The intercourses of divine love betwixt Christ and his Church, or, The particular believing soul metaphorically expressed by Solomon in the first chapter of the Canticles, or song of songs : opened and applied in several sermons, upon that whole chapter : in which the excellencies of Christ, the yernings of his gospels towards believers, under various circumstances, the workings of their hearts towards, and in, communion with him, with many other gospel propositions of great import to souls, are handles / by John Collinges ...

Collinges, John, 1623-1690
Publisher: Printed by T Snowden for Edward Giles
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1683
Approximate Era: CharlesII
TCP ID: A69777 ESTC ID: R16693 STC ID: C5324
Subject Headings: Bible. -- O.T. -- Song of Solomon -- Criticism, interpretation, etc;
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13714 according to the degrees of our infused habits of grace so will the smell of them be. according to the Degrees of our infused habits of grace so will the smell of them be. vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 vvn n2 pp-f n1 av vmb dt n1 pp-f pno32 vbi. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1678 Page 752
1706 and external performance of a duty. and external performance of a duty. cc j n1 pp-f dt n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 217 Page 126
1890 but yet he will do nothing; but yet he will do nothing; cc-acp av pns31 vmb vdi pix; (16) sermon (DIV2) 237 Page 133
14179 and reckons divers kinds of it. and reckons diverse Kinds of it. cc vvz j n2 pp-f pn31. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1738 Page 777
6192 nor within the compass of our knowledge. nor within the compass of our knowledge. ccx p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 744 Page 353
10254 and that it should be the easiest thing. and that it should be the Easiest thing. cc cst pn31 vmd vbi dt js n1. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1228 Page 567
13312 Oh let not this be any of your Character. O let not this be any of your Character. uh vvb xx d vbi d pp-f po22 n1. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1627 Page 730
678 as one that brings the Soul to life, and immortality; as one that brings the Soul to life, and immortality; c-acp pi cst vvz dt n1 p-acp n1, cc n1; (12) sermon (DIV2) 128 Page 75
680 and that Eternal State to which man is ordained. and that Eternal State to which man is ordained. cc cst j n1 p-acp r-crq n1 vbz vvn. (12) sermon (DIV2) 128 Page 75
888 and those of the true Child of God after Grace. and those of the true Child of God After Grace. cc d pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 153 Page 86
963 if it were not proportioned to some want in us. if it were not proportioned to Some want in us. cs pn31 vbdr xx vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp pno12. (13) sermon (DIV2) 158 Page 90
2370 but are incompassed about with wants, and infirmities. but Are encompassed about with Wants, and infirmities. cc-acp vbr vvn a-acp p-acp n2, cc n2. (18) sermon (DIV2) 298 Page 157
2447 but in the Hebrew it is more plainly expressed. but in the Hebrew it is more plainly expressed. cc-acp p-acp dt njp pn31 vbz av-dc av-j vvn. (19) sermon (DIV2) 304 Page 161
2724 and experience, of the goodness, and transcendent excellency of it. and experience, of the Goodness, and transcendent excellency of it. cc n1, pp-f dt n1, cc j n1 pp-f pn31. (20) sermon (DIV2) 333 Page 175
5712 though it may be they cannot go as fast as they would. though it may be they cannot go as fast as they would. cs pn31 vmb vbi pns32 vmbx vvi c-acp av-j c-acp pns32 vmd. (31) sermon (DIV2) 690 Page 328
6762 and freely make known himself in the riches of his grace. and freely make known himself in the riches of his grace. cc av-j vvi vvn px31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. (34) sermon (DIV2) 786 Page 382
7170 so the joy that resulteth from it, must necessarily be more: so the joy that resulteth from it, must necessarily be more: av dt n1 cst vvz p-acp pn31, vmb av-j vbi n1: (36) sermon (DIV2) 836 Page 402
7576 and make use of it for the honour, and glory of God. and make use of it for the honour, and glory of God. cc vvi n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp dt n1, cc n1 pp-f np1. (37) sermon (DIV2) 888 Page 423
9593 or plead it in justifi•ation of our selves. or plead it in justifi•ation of our selves. cc vvi pn31 p-acp n1 pp-f po12 n2. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1149 Page 532
15207 and all the comfort of them, hangs upon this one pin. and all the Comfort of them, hangs upon this one pin. cc d dt n1 pp-f pno32, vvz p-acp d crd n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1905 Page 831
15243 Or secondly it may denote this, Or secondly it may denote this, cc ord pn31 vmb vvi d, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1911 Page 833
8482 and notwithstanding that partial blackness which appeareth in them. and notwithstanding that partial blackness which appears in them. cc p-acp d j n1 r-crq vvz p-acp pno32. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1020 Page 473
9128 and it made signifies nothing, if not confirmed by an holy Life; and it made signifies nothing, if not confirmed by an holy Life; cc pn31 vvd vvz pix, cs xx vvn p-acp dt j n1; (44) sermon (DIV2) 1095 Page 509
9938 2. And these will be angry with the true members of it. 2. And these will be angry with the true members of it. crd np1 d vmb vbi j p-acp dt j n2 pp-f pn31. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1195 Page 551
9954 contraries near one another best discover themselves. contraries near one Another best discover themselves. n2-jn av-j pi j-jn av-j vvi px32. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1197 Page 552
12808 neither believeth he that it is the sound of the Trumpet. neither Believeth he that it is the found of the Trumpet. av-dx vvz pns31 cst pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1552 Page 702
509 As the Sun in the Firmament (whose Light in it self is alwaies the same, As the Sun in the Firmament (whose Light in it self is always the same, p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 (rg-crq n1 p-acp pn31 n1 vbz av dt d, (12) sermon (DIV2) 115 Page 67
1950 Some there are, prophane persons, that cannot endure the Name of God or Christ; some there Are, profane Persons, that cannot endure the Name of God or christ; d a-acp vbr, j n2, cst vmbx vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 cc np1; (17) sermon (DIV2) 249 Page 136
2168 they may be asked, but they ought to be asked with limitations; they may be asked, but they ought to be asked with limitations; pns32 vmb vbi vvn, cc-acp pns32 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n2; (17) sermon (DIV2) 276 Page 147
2187 God in Christ is Love toward poor Creatures. There are Loves in him. God in christ is Love towards poor Creatures. There Are Loves in him. np1 p-acp np1 vbz n1 p-acp j n2. pc-acp vbr vvz p-acp pno31. (18) sermon (DIV2) 280 Page 149
2577 and the Oil of gladness for the Spirit of heaviness. Isaiah 61. 1, 2, 3. and the Oil of gladness for the Spirit of heaviness. Isaiah 61. 1, 2, 3. cc dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. np1 crd crd, crd, crd (19) sermon (DIV2) 315 Page 167
2778 for then every man must desire the favour of God, Union and Communion with him, for then every man must desire the favour of God, union and Communion with him, c-acp av d n1 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31, (20) sermon (DIV2) 339 Page 177
3314 so doth every Spiritual Soul make use of the Grace of Christ, and may say: so does every Spiritual Soul make use of the Grace of christ, and may say: av vdz d j n1 vvi n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vmb vvi: (22) sermon (DIV2) 405 Page 205
3359 and clothe it with a change of garments: and cloth it with a change of garments: cc vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2: (22) sermon (DIV2) 411 Page 207
4064 I shall not be faint nor weary, but hold on in the way of thy Precepts, I shall not be faint nor weary, but hold on in the Way of thy Precepts, pns11 vmb xx vbi j ccx j, cc-acp vvb a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n2, (25) sermon (DIV2) 509 Page 244
4880 and so brings him into the herd of those that shall never come into Heaven. and so brings him into the heard of those that shall never come into Heaven. cc av vvz pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d cst vmb av-x vvi p-acp n1. (28) sermon (DIV2) 614 Page 287
4959 and humble thy Soul before God, and renew thy covenant with him. and humble thy Soul before God, and renew thy Covenant with him. cc vvi po21 n1 p-acp np1, cc vvb po21 n1 p-acp pno31. (28) sermon (DIV2) 622 Page 290
5222 but he sometimes lets us feel more of his strength, sometimes less. but he sometime lets us feel more of his strength, sometime less. cc-acp pns31 av vvz pno12 vvi n1 pp-f po31 n1, av av-dc. (29) sermon (DIV2) 644 Page 304
5976 Christ commanded his Disciples to be wise as Serpents, innocent as Doves. christ commanded his Disciples to be wise as Serpents, innocent as Dove. np1 vvd po31 n2 pc-acp vbi j c-acp n2, j-jn c-acp n2. (32) sermon (DIV2) 723 Page 342
6009 when he kept his secrets from her, which she was not concerned to know; when he kept his secrets from her, which she was not concerned to know; c-crq pns31 vvd po31 n2-jn p-acp pno31, r-crq pns31 vbds xx vvn pc-acp vvi; (32) sermon (DIV2) 727 Page 333
6063 and while they are yet speaking, I will hear. and while they Are yet speaking, I will hear. cc cs pns32 vbr av vvg, pns11 vmb vvi. (33) sermon (DIV2) 735 Page 347
8239 or altho we find them made black through a pressure of trials and afflictions. or although we find them made black through a pressure of trials and afflictions. cc cs pns12 vvb pno32 vvd j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2. (40) sermon (DIV2) 977 Page 459
8307 and to, it was overgrown with thorns: and to, it was overgrown with thorns: cc p-acp, pn31 vbds vvn p-acp n2: (40) sermon (DIV2) 986 Page 463
11957 and dwelling, and working in them, and the seed of God abiding in them. and Dwelling, and working in them, and the seed of God abiding in them. cc vvg, cc vvg p-acp pno32, cc dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp pno32. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1447 Page 656
11975 v. 4. — I am so troubled, that I cannot speak. v. 4. — I am so troubled, that I cannot speak. n1 crd — pns11 vbm av vvn, cst pns11 vmbx vvi. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1448 Page 656
964 It will be an hard thing for you to satisfy your Souls in the having any truth of Grace, It will be an hard thing for you to satisfy your Souls in the having any truth of Grace, pn31 vmb vbi dt j n1 p-acp pn22 pc-acp vvi po22 n2 p-acp dt vhg d n1 pp-f n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 158 Page 90
1078 and the imputation of Christs Righteousness to the soul. and the imputation of Christ Righteousness to the soul. cc dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp dt n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 96
1151 and despise Prophecyings, and count vain idle Books better to read in than the Book of God; and despise Prophesyings, and count vain idle Books better to read in than the Book of God; cc vvi n2, cc vvb j j n2 jc pc-acp vvi p-acp cs dt n1 pp-f np1; (14) sermon (DIV2) 184 Page 99
12217 The course of boliness is in Scripture called, The way of the Righteous. The course of boliness is in Scripture called, The Way of the Righteous. dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz p-acp n1 vvn, dt n1 pp-f dt j. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1478 Page 669
5713 1. How many are there in the world that appear to us as if they were moving after God, 1. How many Are there in the world that appear to us as if they were moving After God, crd q-crq d vbr a-acp p-acp dt n1 cst vvb p-acp pno12 c-acp cs pns32 vbdr vvg p-acp np1, (31) sermon (DIV2) 691 Page 328
0 Sermon I. Cant. 1. 2, 3. Let him kiss me with the kisses of his Mouth: Sermon I Cant 1. 2, 3. Let him kiss me with the Kisses of his Mouth: n1 uh np1 crd crd, crd vvb pno31 vvi pno11 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 0 Page 39
1 for his loves are better then Wine. V. 3. Because of the savour of thy good Ointments. for his loves Are better then Wine. V. 3. Because of the savour of thy good Ointments. c-acp po31 n2 vbr jc cs n1. np1 crd p-acp pp-f dt n1 pp-f po21 j n2. (10) sermon (DIV2) 0 Page 39
2 Thy name is as an Ointment poured forth: therefore do the Virgins love thee. Thy name is as an Ointment poured forth: Therefore do the Virgins love thee. po21 n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 vvd av: av vdb dt ng1 n1 pno21. (10) sermon (DIV2) 0 Page 39
3 I Have observed in my prefatory discourse, that some have fancied that this Book is called The Song of Songs, because it contains several Songs in it: I Have observed in my prefatory discourse, that Some have fancied that this Book is called The Song of Songs, Because it contains several Songs in it: pns11 vhb vvn p-acp po11 j n1, cst d vhb vvn cst d n1 vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f n2, c-acp pn31 vvz j n2 p-acp pn31: (10) sermon (DIV2) 1 Page 39
4 It is in our Bibles divided into 8 Chapters, and by Interpreters into several periods, according to their particular fancies. It is in our Bibles divided into 8 Chapters, and by Interpreters into several periods, according to their particular fancies. pn31 vbz p-acp po12 np1 vvn p-acp crd n2, cc p-acp n2 p-acp j n2, vvg p-acp po32 j n2. (10) sermon (DIV2) 1 Page 39
5 Ludovicus De Ponte conceives, as I shewed you, that the two first Chapters contain a Breviary of all the rest: Louis De Ponte conceives, as I showed you, that the two First Chapters contain a Breviary of all the rest: np1 fw-fr np1 vvz, c-acp pns11 vvd pn22, cst dt crd ord n2 vvi dt n1 pp-f d dt n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 1 Page 39
6 and as an evidence of it, alledgeth the same close both of the second, and eighth Chapter: and as an evidence of it, allegeth the same close both of the second, and eighth Chapter: cc c-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, vvz dt d j av-d pp-f dt ord, cc ord n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 1 Page 40
7 and from the third Chapter he thinks there begins a repetition of the same spiritual mysteries, under new Metaphors, and from the third Chapter he thinks there begins a repetition of the same spiritual Mysteres, under new Metaphors, cc p-acp dt ord n1 pns31 vvz pc-acp vvz dt n1 pp-f dt d j n2, p-acp j n2, (10) sermon (DIV2) 1 Page 40
8 whether that notion (in the extent of it) be true or no: whither that notion (in the extent of it) be true or no: cs d n1 (p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31) vbi j cc dx: (10) sermon (DIV2) 1 Page 40
9 doubtless the two first Chapters contain much spiritual Doctrine, informing us in the near communion betwixt the Lord Jesus Christ, and the believing Soul. A learned Interpreter distributes this Chapter into two parts, the first he calls Prooemium, a Preface, the second Colloquium, a Conference betwixt the two great Interlocutors in this spiritual discourse. doubtless the two First Chapters contain much spiritual Doctrine, informing us in the near communion betwixt the Lord jesus christ, and the believing Soul. A learned Interpreter distributes this Chapter into two parts, the First he calls Prooemium, a Preface, the second Colloquium, a Conference betwixt the two great Interlocutors in this spiritual discourse. av-j dt crd ord n2 vvi d j n1, vvg pno12 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 np1 np1, cc dt vvg n1 dt j n1 vvz d n1 p-acp crd n2, dt ord pns31 vvz np1, dt n1, dt ord fw-la, dt n1 p-acp dt crd j n2 p-acp d j n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 1 Page 40
10 In the former you have two things. 1. A Prayer. 2. An Apology. The first in v. 1, 2, 3, 4, 7. The second (as a Parenthesis) v, 5, 6. The Prayer consisteth of three Petitions, each of which is urged by suitable arguments. In the former you have two things. 1. A Prayer. 2. an Apology. The First in v. 1, 2, 3, 4, 7. The second (as a Parenthesis) v, 5, 6. The Prayer Consisteth of three Petitions, each of which is urged by suitable Arguments. p-acp dt j pn22 vhb crd n2. crd dt n1. crd dt n1. dt ord p-acp n1 vvn, crd, crd, crd, crd dt ord (c-acp dt n1) vmb, crd, crd dt n1 vvz pp-f crd n2, d pp-f r-crq vbz vvn p-acp j n2. (10) sermon (DIV2) 2 Page 40
11 The first petition is v. 2. Let him kiss me with the kisses of his Month. The second, v. 4. Draw me. The 3d is v. 7. Tell me O thou whom my Soul loveth, &c. where thou feedest, where thou makest thy flocks to rest at noon. The First petition is v. 2. Let him kiss me with the Kisses of his Monn The second, v. 4. Draw me. The 3d is v. 7. Tell me O thou whom my Soul loves, etc. where thou Feedest, where thou Makest thy flocks to rest At noon. dt ord n1 vbz n1 crd vvb pno31 vvi pno11 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 np1 dt ord, n1 crd vvb pno11. dt crd vbz n1 crd vvb pno11 np1 pns21 ro-crq po11 n1 vvz, av c-crq pns21 vv2, q-crq pns21 vv2 po21 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 2 Page 40
12 The further distribution of the Chapter, and the several verses in it, I shall leave, until I come in order to them. The further distribution of the Chapter, and the several Verses in it, I shall leave, until I come in order to them. dt jc n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt j n2 p-acp pn31, pns11 vmb vvi, c-acp pns11 vvb p-acp n1 p-acp pno32. (10) sermon (DIV2) 2 Page 40
13 My Text containeth the first Petition, with an argument annexed. The petition in those words. Let him kiss me with the kisses of his Mouth. My Text Containeth the First Petition, with an argument annexed. The petition in those words. Let him kiss me with the Kisses of his Mouth. po11 n1 vvz dt ord vvb, p-acp dt n1 vvn. dt n1 p-acp d n2. vvb pno31 vvi pno11 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 3 Page 40
14 The argument in the latter words, for his love is better then Wine. The argument in the latter words, for his love is better then Wine. dt n1 p-acp dt d n2, p-acp po31 n1 vbz jc cs n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 3 Page 40
15 For the just understanding of the words, we must consider, 1. Who it is that speaketh. For the just understanding of the words, we must Consider, 1. Who it is that speaks. p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n2, pns12 vmb vvi, crd r-crq pn31 vbz cst vvz. (10) sermon (DIV2) 3 Page 40
16 2. To whom the Speech is directed. 3. what the import of the Petition is. 2. To whom the Speech is directed. 3. what the import of the Petition is. crd p-acp ro-crq dt n1 vbz vvn. crd r-crq dt n1 pp-f dt vvb vbz. (10) sermon (DIV2) 3 Page 40
17 As to the first our Translation puts it out of doubt, and it is as universally agreed amongst Interpreters, that the Person speaking is she who throughout the whole Song bears the Person of the Spouse, by which (having already rejected the notions of those who understand Pharaohs Daughter, or the Shulamite, as also of those who restrain it to the Jewish Church) must be understood; As to the First our translation puts it out of doubt, and it is as universally agreed among Interpreters, that the Person speaking is she who throughout the Whole Song bears the Person of the Spouse, by which (having already rejected the notions of those who understand Pharaohs Daughter, or the Shulamite, as also of those who restrain it to the Jewish Church) must be understood; c-acp p-acp dt ord po12 n1 vvz pn31 av pp-f n1, cc pn31 vbz p-acp av-j vvn p-acp n2, cst dt n1 vvg vbz pns31 r-crq p-acp dt j-jn n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp r-crq (vhg av vvn dt n2 pp-f d r-crq vvb np1 n1, cc dt n1, c-acp av pp-f d r-crq vvb pn31 p-acp dt jp n1) vmb vbi vvn; (10) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 40
18 either the Church in the general, or the believing Soul in particular, who here speaketh. either the Church in the general, or the believing Soul in particular, who Here speaks. d dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc dt vvg n1 p-acp j, r-crq av vvz. (10) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 40
19 Either to the Bridegroom [ the Lord Jesus Christ ] or to God, the Father of this Bridegroom, whose it is to bless us with all spiritual blessings, in and through him. Either to the Bridegroom [ the Lord jesus christ ] or to God, the Father of this Bridegroom, whose it is to bless us with all spiritual blessings, in and through him. av-d p-acp dt n1 [ dt n1 np1 np1 ] cc p-acp np1, dt n1 pp-f d n1, r-crq pn31 vbz p-acp vvb pno12 p-acp d j n2, p-acp cc p-acp pno31. (10) sermon (DIV2) 5 Page 40
20 Supposing the latter, the believing Soul directeth her request, as her beloved directeth (when he commands us to pray, saying, Our Father.) If the petition be understood, Supposing the latter, the believing Soul directeth her request, as her Beloved directeth (when he commands us to pray, saying, Our Father.) If the petition be understood, vvg dt d, dt j-vvg n1 vvz po31 n1, c-acp po31 vvn vvz (c-crq pns31 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi, vvg, po12 n1.) cs dt n1 vbb vvn, (10) sermon (DIV2) 5 Page 40
21 as directed to the Lord Jesus Christ: as directed to the Lord jesus christ: c-acp vvn p-acp dt n1 np1 np1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 5 Page 40
22 Let him kiss me, is as much as, Do thou kiss me. Vicem nominis supplet vis amoris, the force of her love supplyeth the omission of his name (saith Lud. de Ponte.) It is a very usual dialect of Scripture, to put the 3d Person for the 2d: so the Psalmist: Let him kiss me, is as much as, Do thou kiss me. Vicem Nominis Supplet vis amoris, the force of her love supplieth the omission of his name (Says Lud. de Ponte.) It is a very usual dialect of Scripture, to put the 3d Person for the 2d: so the Psalmist: vvb pno31 vvi pno11, vbz p-acp av-d a-acp, vdb pns21 vvi pno11. fw-la fw-la n1 fw-fr fw-la, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 (vvz np1 fw-fr np1.) pn31 vbz dt av j n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi dt crd n1 p-acp dt crd: av dt n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 5 Page 40
23 God be merciful unto us, and bless •us. But God be merciful unto us, and bless •us. But np1 vbi j p-acp pno12, cc vvb av. p-acp (10) sermon (DIV2) 5 Page 41
24 3. Qu. What doth the Spouse mean by Let him kiss me with the kisses of his Mouth? 3. Qu. What does the Spouse mean by Let him kiss me with the Kisses of his Mouth? crd n1 q-crq vdz dt n1 vvb p-acp vvb pno31 vvi pno11 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1? (10) sermon (DIV2) 6 Page 41
25 Some read it, He did kiss me with the kisses of his Mouth. Thus the ancient Chaldee Paraphrast. some read it, He did kiss me with the Kisses of his Mouth. Thus the ancient Chaldee Paraphrast. d vvb pn31, pns31 vdd vvi pno11 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. av dt j np1 vvd. (10) sermon (DIV2) 7 Page 41
26 Blessed be the name of the Lord, who gave us his Law, written by the hand of Moses his Scribe, who wrote it in two Tables of Stone; Blessed be the name of the Lord, who gave us his Law, written by the hand of Moses his Scribe, who wrote it in two Tables of Stone; j-vvn vbb dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vvd pno12 po31 n1, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 po31 vvi, r-crq vvd pn31 p-acp crd n2 pp-f n1; (10) sermon (DIV2) 7 Page 41
27 and spake with us face to face, as a man who kisseth his Companions: and spoke with us face to face, as a man who Kisses his Sodales: cc vvd p-acp pno12 n1 p-acp n1, c-acp dt n1 r-crq vvz po31 n2: (10) sermon (DIV2) 7 Page 41
28 through the greatness of his love wherewith he loved us more than threescore, and ten Nations. through the greatness of his love wherewith he loved us more than threescore, and ten nations. p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 c-crq pns31 vvd pno12 av-dc cs crd, cc crd n2. (10) sermon (DIV2) 7 Page 41
29 But the stile of the Song is rather pathetical and optative, than historical and narrative: But the style of the Song is rather pathetical and optative, than historical and narrative: p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz av-c j cc j, cs j cc j-jn: (10) sermon (DIV2) 7 Page 41
30 and it is rather referred to Christ as Mediator, than to God the Father, or the Lord Jesus Christ, considered (only) as God over all blessed for ever; and it is rather referred to christ as Mediator, than to God the Father, or the Lord jesus christ, considered (only) as God over all blessed for ever; cc pn31 vbz av-c vvn p-acp np1 p-acp n1, cs p-acp np1 dt n1, cc dt n1 np1 np1, vvd (av-j) c-acp np1 p-acp d j-vvn p-acp av; (10) sermon (DIV2) 7 Page 41
31 besides that the Hebrew word (being in the future tense) referrs rather to the time to come, beside that the Hebrew word (being in the future tense) refers rather to the time to come, p-acp d dt njp n1 (vbg p-acp dt j-jn n1) vvz av p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi, (10) sermon (DIV2) 7 Page 41
32 than to the time past, and I see no need of inventing a figure. than to the time past, and I see no need of inventing a figure. cs p-acp dt n1 j, cc pns11 vvb dx n1 pp-f vvg dt n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 7 Page 41
33 There is a threefold kiss, of which you read in Scripture. 1. The kiss of the feet. There is a threefold kiss, of which you read in Scripture. 1. The kiss of the feet. pc-acp vbz dt j n1, pp-f r-crq pn22 vvb p-acp n1. crd dt n1 pp-f dt n2. (10) sermon (DIV2) 8 Page 41
34 Thus the penitent Woman, Luk. 7. 38. kissed her Saviours feet. 2. The kiss of the hand, Job 31. 27. If my mouth hath kissed my hand. Thus the penitent Woman, Luk. 7. 38. kissed her Saviors feet. 2. The kiss of the hand, Job 31. 27. If my Mouth hath kissed my hand. av dt j-jn n1, np1 crd crd vvd po31 ng1 n2. crd dt n1 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd crd cs po11 n1 vhz vvn po11 n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 8 Page 41
35 3. The kiss of the lips. Prov. 24. 26. and so in many other Texts. The Schoolmen tell us of a seven-fold kiss: 3. The kiss of the lips. Curae 24. 26. and so in many other Texts. The Schoolmen tell us of a sevenfold kiss: crd dt n1 pp-f dt n2. np1 crd crd cc av p-acp d j-jn n2. dt n2 vvb pno12 pp-f dt j n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 8 Page 41
36 a kiss of 1. Love 2. Union. 3. Reverence and Honour. 4. Adoration. 5. Reconciliation and Peace. 6. Treachery, as Joab kissed Abner and Amasa, and Judas kissed Christ. 7. Wantonness. a kiss of 1. Love 2. union. 3. reverence and Honour. 4. Adoration. 5. Reconciliation and Peace. 6. Treachery, as Joab kissed Abner and Amasa, and Judas kissed christ. 7. Wantonness. dt n1 pp-f crd vvb crd n1. crd n1 cc n1. crd n1. crd n1 cc n1. crd n1, p-acp np1 vvd np1 cc np1, cc np1 vvd np1. crd n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 9 Page 41
37 According to the usages of several Nations, there were several sorts of kisses, distinguished by their objects, According to the usages of several nations, there were several sorts of Kisses, distinguished by their objects, vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n2, pc-acp vbdr j n2 pp-f n2, vvn p-acp po32 n2, (10) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 41
38 and ends, they were wont to kiss the head, lips, cheek, shoulders, hands, backs, feet, of their superiours, inferiours, and ends, they were wont to kiss the head, lips, cheek, shoulders, hands, backs, feet, of their superiors, inferiors, cc n2, pns32 vbdr j pc-acp vvi dt n1, n2, n1, n2, n2, n2, n2, pp-f po32 n2-jn, n2-jn, (10) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 41
39 and equals, and that for several testimonies, which yet (I think) are reducible to two heads: and equals, and that for several testimonies, which yet (I think) Are reducible to two Heads: cc n2-jn, cc cst p-acp j n2, r-crq av (pns11 vvb) vbr j p-acp crd n2: (10) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 41
40 For a testimony of honour, reverence, and subjection. Thus Parents were kissed by their Children: Jacob came near and kissed Isaac, Gen. 50. 1. Joseph fell upon his Fathers face, and kissed him. For a testimony of honour, Reverence, and subjection. Thus Parents were kissed by their Children: Jacob Come near and kissed Isaac, Gen. 50. 1. Joseph fell upon his Father's face, and kissed him. p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, n1, cc n1. av n2 vbdr vvn p-acp po32 n2: np1 vvd av-j cc vvd np1, np1 crd crd np1 vvd p-acp po31 ng1 n1, cc vvd pno31. (10) sermon (DIV2) 11 Page 41
41 Thus Exod. 18. 7. Moses went out to meet his Father in Law, and did obeysance and kissed him, and Orpah kissed her Mother in Law: Thus Exod 18. 7. Moses went out to meet his Father in Law, and did obeisance and kissed him, and Orpah kissed her Mother in Law: av np1 crd crd np1 vvd av pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp n1, cc vdd n1 cc vvd pno31, cc np1 vvd po31 n1 p-acp n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 11 Page 41
42 Thus the Persians were wont (according to the differences of Persons in respect of quality) to give differing kisses. Thus the Persians were wont (according to the differences of Persons in respect of quality) to give differing Kisses. av dt npg1 vbdr j (vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 p-acp n1 pp-f n1) pc-acp vvi vvg n2. (10) sermon (DIV2) 11 Page 41
43 Equals kissed one anothers lips, the Person who was but a little inferiour, kissed his superiours Cheek. The lower sort fell at their superiours feet, and kissed them: Equals kissed one another's lips, the Person who was but a little inferior, kissed his superiors Cheek. The lower sort fell At their superiors feet, and kissed them: vvz vvd crd j-jn n2, dt n1 r-crq vbds p-acp dt j j-jn, vvd po31 n2-jn n1. dt jc n1 vvd p-acp po32 n2-jn n2, cc vvd pno32: (10) sermon (DIV2) 11 Page 41
44 Thus Idolaters shewed their reverence to their Idols, and the true Worshipers of God were by this distinguished. Thus Idolaters showed their Reverence to their Idols, and the true Worshippers of God were by this distinguished. av n2 vvd po32 n1 p-acp po32 n2, cc dt j n2 pp-f np1 vbdr p-acp d vvn. (10) sermon (DIV2) 11 Page 41
45 They had not kissed Baal, 1 Kings 19. 28. and the Idolaters in Israel, said. — They had not kissed Baal, 1 Kings 19. 28. and the Idolaters in Israel, said. — pns32 vhd xx vvn np1, crd n2 crd crd cc dt n2 p-acp np1, vvd. (10) sermon (DIV2) 11 Page 42
46 Let the men that sacrifice kiss the Calves, Hos. 13. 2. Thus also we are commanded to kiss the Son: least he be angry, Psal. 2. 12. which Jerome translates: Let the men that sacrifice kiss the Calves, Hos. 13. 2. Thus also we Are commanded to kiss the Son: lest he be angry, Psalm 2. 12. which Jerome translates: vvb dt n2 cst vvb vvi dt n2, np1 crd crd av av pns12 vbr vvn p-acp vvb dt n1: cs pns31 vbb j, np1 crd crd r-crq np1 vvz: (10) sermon (DIV2) 11 Page 42
47 Purely worship the Son. This is now a kiss wherewith we ought to kiss Christ, but this is not the kiss of the Text. Purely worship the Son. This is now a kiss wherewith we ought to kiss christ, but this is not the kiss of the Text. av-j vvi dt n1 d vbz av dt n1 c-crq pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi np1, cc-acp d vbz xx dt vvb pp-f dt np1 (10) sermon (DIV2) 11 Page 42
48 Secondly, Kisses were used for a testimony of love, which sometimes was hypocritical, and so the kissing deceitful, such were the kisses of Joab and Judas, ordinarily real; Secondly, Kisses were used for a testimony of love, which sometime was hypocritical, and so the kissing deceitful, such were the Kisses of Joab and Judas, ordinarily real; ord, vvz vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq av vbds j, cc av dt vvg j, d vbdr dt n2 pp-f np1 cc np1, av-j j; (10) sermon (DIV2) 12 Page 42
49 which might be considered either as continued or interrupted. Kisses were 1. Used in token of continuing love; As appears by the several precepts of the Apostles regulating the use of them, by a law of holiness and chastity, Rom. 16. 16. 1 Cor. 16. 20: &c. Or 2. In token of renewed love and reconciliation. Thus Laban kissed Jacob upon their reconciliation, Esau kissed Jacob, and David kissed Absalom. Beza thus gives the propriety of this testimony in affection, Whereas our life lies in the breath which goeth out of our lips, which might be considered either as continued or interrupted. Kisses were 1. Used in token of Continuing love; As appears by the several Precepts of the Apostles regulating the use of them, by a law of holiness and chastity, Rom. 16. 16. 1 Cor. 16. 20: etc. Or 2. In token of renewed love and reconciliation. Thus Laban kissed Jacob upon their reconciliation, Esau kissed Jacob, and David kissed Absalom. Beza thus gives the propriety of this testimony in affection, Whereas our life lies in the breath which Goes out of our lips, r-crq vmd vbi vvn av-d p-acp vvd cc vvn. vvz vbr crd j-vvn p-acp n1 pp-f vvg n1; p-acp vvz p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n2 vvg dt n1 pp-f pno32, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, np1 crd crd crd np1 crd crd: av cc crd p-acp n1 pp-f vvn n1 cc n1. av np1 vvd np1 p-acp po32 n1, np1 vvd np1, cc np1 vvd np1. np1 av vvz dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp n1, cs po12 n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 r-crq vvz av pp-f po12 n2, (10) sermon (DIV2) 12 Page 42
50 and our Soul goes away, when our breath at last goes; and our Soul Goes away, when our breath At last Goes; cc po12 n1 vvz av, c-crq po12 n1 p-acp ord vvz; (10) sermon (DIV2) 12 Page 42
51 the joining of the friends lips and mouths, signifies, that they are so dear each to other, that they could willingly unite Souls, (if it could be) and bestow their lives each upon other. the joining of the Friends lips and mouths, signifies, that they Are so dear each to other, that they could willingly unite Souls, (if it could be) and bestow their lives each upon other. dt vvg pp-f dt n2 n2 cc n2, vvz, cst pns32 vbr av j-jn d p-acp n-jn, cst pns32 vmd av-j vvi n2, (cs pn31 vmd vbi) cc vvi po32 n2 d p-acp n-jn. (10) sermon (DIV2) 12 Page 42
52 The kiss of the text, must needs be this. In testimonium amoris, for a testimony of love. The kiss of the text, must needs be this. In testimonium amoris, for a testimony of love. dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vmb av vbi d. p-acp n1 fw-la, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 42
53 But still here remains a question: But still Here remains a question: p-acp av av vvz dt n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 42
54 whether she desires the kiss of Reconciliation. 2. Or that which is a pledge of continuing love. whither she Desires the kiss of Reconciliation. 2. Or that which is a pledge of Continuing love. cs pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f n1. crd cc cst r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f j-vvg n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 42
55 Those who understand the first, confess a breach betwixt God, and his Creatures, which indeed there was made, in the beginning of the world, which breach is (as to the meritorious part) made up by the incarnation, death, and passion of Christ. Those who understand the First, confess a breach betwixt God, and his Creatures, which indeed there was made, in the beginning of the world, which breach is (as to the meritorious part) made up by the incarnation, death, and passion of christ. d r-crq vvb dt ord, vvb dt n1 p-acp np1, cc po31 n2, r-crq av a-acp vbds vvn, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1, r-crq n1 vbz (c-acp p-acp dt j n1) vvd a-acp p-acp dt n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f np1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 42
56 Indeed there was an ancient Covenant of Grace concerning it, Gen. 3. revealed immediately, but I say it was done (quoad pretium) by the incarnation, Indeed there was an ancient Covenant of Grace Concerning it, Gen. 3. revealed immediately, but I say it was done (quoad Price) by the incarnation, np1 a-acp vbds dt j n1 pp-f n1 vvg pn31, np1 crd vvd av-j, cc-acp pns11 vvb pn31 vbds vdn (j n1) p-acp dt n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 42
57 and death of Christ according to those Texts, 2 Cor. 5. 18, 19. Col. 1. 21. Eph. 2. 16. according to the prophecy, Dan. 9. 24. And (as to the particular application of that purchase) it is daily done by the Spirit of God, working faith in us, by which we are united to Christ. and death of christ according to those Texts, 2 Cor. 5. 18, 19. Col. 1. 21. Ephesians 2. 16. according to the prophecy, Dan. 9. 24. And (as to the particular application of that purchase) it is daily done by the Spirit of God, working faith in us, by which we Are united to christ. cc n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp d n2, crd np1 crd crd, crd np1 crd crd np1 crd crd vvg p-acp dt n1, np1 crd crd cc (c-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n1) pn31 vbz av-j vdn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvg n1 p-acp pno12, p-acp r-crq pns12 vbr vvn p-acp np1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 42
58 Now the question is whether the Spouse here beggeth; Now the question is whither the Spouse Here beggeth; av dt n1 vbz c-crq dt n1 av vvz; (10) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 42
59 1. Christs coming in the flesh, being incarnate and dying for us, for the fulfilling of the eternal Covenant of Reconciliation, (to which some encline.) 1. Christ coming in the Flesh, being incarnate and dying for us, for the fulfilling of the Eternal Covenant of Reconciliation, (to which Some incline.) crd npg1 vvg p-acp dt n1, vbg j cc vvg p-acp pno12, p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f dt j n1 pp-f n1, (p-acp r-crq d vvi.) (10) sermon (DIV2) 15 Page 42
60 2. Or, the kiss of Justification; the actual reconciliation of the Soul unto Christ, and application of Christ to the Soul by f•rth. 2. Or, the kiss of Justification; the actual reconciliation of the Soul unto christ, and application of christ to the Soul by f•rth. crd cc, dt n1 pp-f n1; dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1, cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 16 Page 42
61 3. Or, The further influences of • Love, as pledges of that, first Grace, and Seals of that Original love of his to the Souls of his People. 3. Or, The further influences of • Love, as pledges of that, First Grace, and Seals of that Original love of his to the Souls of his People. crd cc, dt jc n2 pp-f • vvb, c-acp n2 pp-f d, ord n1, cc n2 pp-f d j-jn n1 pp-f png31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 17 Page 43
62 Indeed, the Eternal Son of God kissed us (and he stooped much to kiss us) when he took upon him our nature, uniting finite, Indeed, the Eternal Son of God kissed us (and he stooped much to kiss us) when he took upon him our nature, uniting finite, av, dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvd pno12 (cc pns31 vvd av-d pc-acp vvi pno12) c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp pno31 po12 n1, n-vvg j, (10) sermon (DIV2) 18 Page 43
63 and infinite, corruptible and incorruptible, when he nothinged himself for us ▪ and this was foreseen, and infinite, corruptible and incorruptible, when he Nothinged himself for us ▪ and this was foreseen, cc j, j cc j, c-crq pns31 j px31 p-acp pno12 ▪ cc d vbds vvn, (10) sermon (DIV2) 18 Page 43
64 and so might be desired ( Abraham saw the day, and rejoyced, Joh. 10. 48. and not only Origen, and Bernard of old, and so might be desired (Abraham saw the day, and rejoiced, John 10. 48. and not only Origen, and Bernard of old, cc av vmd vbi vvn (np1 vvd dt n1, cc vvd, np1 crd crd cc xx av-j np1, cc np1 pp-f j, (10) sermon (DIV2) 18 Page 43
65 but many modern interpreters, think that the Spouse here, hath a great respect to this matchless testimony of Divine Love: but many modern Interpreters, think that the Spouse Here, hath a great respect to this matchless testimony of Divine Love: cc-acp d j n2, vvb d dt n1 av, vhz dt j n1 p-acp d j n1 pp-f j-jn n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 18 Page 43
66 which being granted, the Text is no other, than the breathings and pantings of the Church of God then living, which being granted, the Text is no other, than the breathings and pantings of the Church of God then living, r-crq vbg vvn, dt n1 vbz dx n-jn, cs dt n2-vvg cc n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 av vvg, (10) sermon (DIV2) 18 Page 43
67 or the particular members of it, after the Incarnation of Christ, which doubtless was a great object of their desires. or the particular members of it, After the Incarnation of christ, which doubtless was a great Object of their Desires. cc dt j n2 pp-f pn31, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq av-j vbds dt j n1 pp-f po32 n2. (10) sermon (DIV2) 18 Page 43
68 Kings and Prophets, and Righteous men desired to see the things, which the Disciples saw, and did not see them, &c. Others understand the text of those testimonies of Divine Love which followed the death of Christ, particularly, The sending of the Spirit. Kings and prophets, and Righteous men desired to see the things, which the Disciples saw, and did not see them, etc. Others understand the text of those testimonies of Divine Love which followed the death of christ, particularly, The sending of the Spirit. n2 cc n2, cc j n2 vvd pc-acp vvi dt n2, r-crq dt n2 vvd, cc vdd xx vvi pno32, av ng2-jn vvb dt n1 pp-f d n2 pp-f j-jn n1 r-crq vvd dt n1 pp-f np1, av-j, dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 18 Page 43
69 It is true this is called The promise of the Father; and was so under the old Testament, Ezech. 36. &c. and it proceeds from Christ, It is true this is called The promise of the Father; and was so under the old Testament, Ezekiel 36. etc. and it proceeds from christ, pn31 vbz j d vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n1; cc vbds av p-acp dt j n1, np1 crd av cc pn31 vvz p-acp np1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 18 Page 43
70 as the great testimony of his love, nor indeed doth Christ otherwise testify his special love, as the great testimony of his love, nor indeed does christ otherwise testify his special love, c-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1, ccx av vdz np1 av vvi po31 j n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 18 Page 43
71 than by the influences of his Spirit: than by the influences of his Spirit: cs p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 18 Page 43
72 but I cannot tell why we should restrain it to the particular dispensation in the days of Pentecost. I think Piscator expresseth the sense well by suum erga me amorem patefaciat, let him manifest to me his love: but I cannot tell why we should restrain it to the particular Dispensation in the days of Pentecost. I think Piscator Expresses the sense well by suum Erga me amorem patefaciat, let him manifest to me his love: cc-acp pns11 vmbx vvi c-crq pns12 vmd vvi pn31 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. pns11 vvb n1 vvz dt n1 av p-acp fw-la fw-la pno11 fw-la n1, vvb pn31 vvi p-acp pno11 po31 n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 18 Page 43
73 let me know that he loveth me: yet supposing it the Reconciled Believing Soul that speaks: let me know that he loves me: yet supposing it the Reconciled Believing Soul that speaks: vvb pno11 vvi cst pns31 vvz pno11: av vvg pn31 dt vvd vvg n1 cst vvz: (10) sermon (DIV2) 18 Page 43
74 it seems rather to be understood of further grace, than the first grace of regeneration, and reconciliation unto God, the desire seems to be a desire of free familiar communion with Christ. it seems rather to be understood of further grace, than the First grace of regeneration, and reconciliation unto God, the desire seems to be a desire of free familiar communion with christ. pn31 vvz av-c pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f jc n1, cs dt ord n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 p-acp np1, dt n1 vvz pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f j j-jn n1 p-acp np1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 18 Page 43
75 This seems to be the main of her request, the great sum of her desires, the uppermost of her Souls concernments. But observe yet further. This seems to be the main of her request, the great sum of her Desires, the uppermost of her Souls concernments. But observe yet further. np1 vvz pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, dt j n1 pp-f po31 n2, dt j pp-f po31 n2 n2. p-acp vvi av av-jc. (10) sermon (DIV2) 18 Page 43
76 She begs but a kiss, not let him imbrace me: but let him kiss me. She asketh modestly, She begs but a kiss, not let him embrace me: but let him kiss me. She asks modestly, pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1, xx vvi pno31 vvi pno11: p-acp vvb pno31 vvi pno11. pns31 vvz av-j, (10) sermon (DIV2) 19 Page 43
77 if (saith the woman in the Gospel) I might but touch the Hem of his Garment. Thus the woman of Canaan also. if (Says the woman in the Gospel) I might but touch the Hem of his Garment. Thus the woman of Canaan also. cs (vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1) pns11 vmd cc-acp vvi dt vvb pp-f po31 n1. av dt n1 pp-f np1 av. (10) sermon (DIV2) 19 Page 43
78 Truth Lord: but the Dogs eat the crums. Thus the Spouse. If he would but kiss me: Truth Lord: but the Dogs eat the crumbs. Thus the Spouse. If he would but kiss me: n1 n1: cc-acp dt n2 vvb dt n2. av dt n1. cs pns31 vmd cc-acp vvi pno11: (10) sermon (DIV2) 19 Page 43
79 Oh! how precious is the least of Christ to a gracious Soul? It is better to be kissed by him, Oh! how precious is the least of christ to a gracious Soul? It is better to be kissed by him, uh q-crq j vbz dt ds pp-f np1 p-acp dt j n1? pn31 vbz jc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno31, (10) sermon (DIV2) 19 Page 43
80 than to lie in the worlds arms, to be a Door-keeper in the House of God, than to lie in the world's arms, to be a Doorkeeper in the House of God, cs pc-acp vvi p-acp dt ng1 n2, pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 19 Page 43
81 than to dwell in the tents of wickedness. But thirdly, The word is plural. One kiss will not serve the turn. than to dwell in the tents of wickedness. But Thirdly, The word is plural. One kiss will not serve the turn. cs pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1. p-acp ord, dt n1 vbz j. crd n1 vmb xx vvi dt n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 19 Page 43
82 she is not a stranger, but a Spouse. she is not a stranger, but a Spouse. pns31 vbz xx dt n1, cc-acp dt n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 43
121 but passionately desiring his kisses. They are as much as, Oh! that he would kiss me. but passionately desiring his Kisses. They Are as much as, Oh! that he would kiss me. cc-acp av-j vvg po31 n2. pns32 vbr a-acp av-d a-acp, uh cst pns31 vmd vvi pno11. (10) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 45
83 The plural number either imports, 1. Various dispensations of Grace, Or 2dly, Repeated influences of the same Grace. The plural number either imports, 1. Various dispensations of Grace, Or 2dly, Repeated influences of the same Grace. dt j n1 av-d vvz, crd j n2 pp-f n1, cc j, vvn n2 pp-f dt d n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 44
84 1. It may be understood, as denoting various dispensations of Grace: Beza saith the Lord kissed the Soul thrice: 1. In this life, when he is by faith united to it. 2. In the day of death, when the Soul is taken up into the enjoyment of God. 3. In the Resurrection, when Body and Soul shall be united, and together glorified. 1. It may be understood, as denoting various dispensations of Grace: Beza Says the Lord kissed the Soul thrice: 1. In this life, when he is by faith united to it. 2. In the day of death, when the Soul is taken up into the enjoyment of God. 3. In the Resurrection, when Body and Soul shall be united, and together glorified. crd pn31 vmb vbi vvn, c-acp vvg j n2 pp-f n1: np1 vvz dt n1 vvd dt n1 av: crd p-acp d n1, c-crq pns31 vbz p-acp n1 vvn p-acp pn31. crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. crd p-acp dt n1, c-crq n1 cc n1 vmb vbi vvn, cc av vvn. (10) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 44
85 Another reckons up 7 kisses with which the Lord kisseth his Peoples Souls. The Grace of 1. Incarnation. 2. The descending of the Holy Ghost. another reckons up 7 Kisses with which the Lord Kisses his Peoples Souls. The Grace of 1. Incarnation. 2. The descending of the Holy Ghost. n-jn vvz a-acp crd n2 p-acp r-crq dt n1 vvz po31 ng1 n2. dt n1 pp-f crd n1. crd dt vvg pp-f dt j n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 44
86 3. The preaching of the Gospel. 3. The preaching of the Gospel. crd dt vvg pp-f dt n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 44
87 4. Reconciliation to God. 5. Sanctification. 6. Divine Consolations. 7. The kiss of Glory. And the same Author makes the Spouses petition comprehensive of all these; 4. Reconciliation to God. 5. Sanctification. 6. Divine Consolations. 7. The kiss of Glory. And the same Author makes the Spouses petition comprehensive of all these; crd n1 p-acp np1. crd n1. crd j-jn n2. crd dt n1 pp-f n1. cc dt d n1 vvz dt n2 vvb j pp-f d d; (10) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 44
88 certain it is, there are various dispensations of Grace, there is quickning, strengthening, comforting Grace: certain it is, there Are various dispensations of Grace, there is quickening, strengthening, comforting Grace: j pn31 vbz, pc-acp vbr j n2 pp-f n1, pc-acp vbz j-vvg, vvg, vvg n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 44
89 and there may be frequent repetitions of these to the Soul, according to its particular wants, and there may be frequent repetitions of these to the Soul, according to its particular Wants, cc a-acp vmb vbi j n2 pp-f d p-acp dt n1, vvg p-acp po31 j n2, (10) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 44
90 and Gods favour towards it, and you may indifferently understand the Text in either sense. Fourthly, The Spouse here doth not only desire kisses, but NONLATINALPHABET the kisses of Christs mouth: and God's favour towards it, and you may indifferently understand the Text in either sense. Fourthly, The Spouse Here does not only desire Kisses, but the Kisses of Christ Mouth: cc ng1 n1 p-acp pn31, cc pn22 vmb av-j vvi dt n1 p-acp d n1. ord, dt n1 av vdz xx av-j vvi n2, cc-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 44
91 concerning which observe these 2 things. Concerning which observe these 2 things. vvg r-crq vvb d crd n2. (10) sermon (DIV2) 21 Page 44
92 1. The kiss of the mouth, was the highest kiss. This was the kiss of Love, the kiss of Reconciliation, Osculum pacis, the kiss of the Hand, Feet, &c. was a kiss of honour and reverence, and subjection: 1. The kiss of the Mouth, was the highest kiss. This was the kiss of Love, the kiss of Reconciliation, Osculum pacis, the kiss of the Hand, Feet, etc. was a kiss of honour and Reverence, and subjection: crd dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vbds dt js n1. d vbds dt vvb pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, np1 fw-la, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, n2, av vbds dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 44
93 the kiss of the mouth, was the kiss of love and friendship, of peace, and reconciliation. the kiss of the Mouth, was the kiss of love and friendship, of peace, and reconciliation. dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vbds dt vvb pp-f n1 cc n1, pp-f n1, cc n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 44
94 2. I find most Interpreters hinting by this expression, something yet more special, viz. Communion with Christ in his word. 2. I find most Interpreters hinting by this expression, something yet more special, viz. Communion with christ in his word. crd pns11 vvb ds n2 vvg p-acp d n1, pi av av-dc j, n1 n1 p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 44
95 The word indeed is the fruit of the lips, and cometh out of the mouth, The word indeed is the fruit of the lips, and comes out of the Mouth, dt n1 av vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n2, cc vvz av pp-f dt n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 44
96 and God may seem (in some propriety of speech) to kiss the Soul with the kisses of his mouth, when he speaks to it in his word: and God may seem (in Some propriety of speech) to kiss the Soul with the Kisses of his Mouth, when he speaks to it in his word: cc np1 vmb vvi (p-acp d n1 pp-f n1) pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp pn31 p-acp po31 n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 44
97 The Lord will speak peace to his people, (saith the Psalmist) and I create the fruit of the lips, peace, peace, (saith the Lord by his Prophet Isaiah) some expositors to further this notion have observed that the word NONLATINALPHABET signifies sometimes to instruct, but I cannot find that usage of it in holy writ. The Lord will speak peace to his people, (Says the Psalmist) and I create the fruit of the lips, peace, peace, (Says the Lord by his Prophet Isaiah) Some expositors to further this notion have observed that the word signifies sometime to instruct, but I cannot find that usage of it in holy writ. dt n1 vmb vvi n1 p-acp po31 n1, (vvz dt n1) cc pns11 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n2, n1, uh-n, (vvz dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 np1) d n2 p-acp jc d n1 vhb vvn d dt n1 vvz av p-acp vvi, p-acp pns11 vmbx vvi d n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp j n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 44
98 Grace is poured forth upon Christs lips; she desires those kisses, some drive the notion higher; Grace is poured forth upon Christ lips; she Desires those Kisses, Some drive the notion higher; n1 vbz vvn av p-acp npg1 n2; pns31 vvz d n2, d vvi dt n1 jc; (10) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 44
99 observing the difference between the Doctrine of the Law, and that of the Gospel: the first is terrible, the second sweet, and comfortable: observing the difference between the Doctrine of the Law, and that of the Gospel: the First is terrible, the second sweet, and comfortable: vvg dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc d pp-f dt n1: dt ord vbz j, dt ord j, cc j: (10) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 44
100 holding forth nothing but the love of God in Jesus Christ, reconciling the world to himself, not imputing their sins: holding forth nothing but the love of God in jesus christ, reconciling the world to himself, not imputing their Sins: vvg av pix cc-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1 np1, n-vvg av n1 p-acp px31, xx vvg po32 n2: (10) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 44
101 hence the Gospel is called The word of reconciliation. Lastly. She saith Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth. hence the Gospel is called The word of reconciliation. Lastly. She Says Let him kiss me with the Kisses of his Mouth. av dt n1 vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f n1. ord. pns31 vvz vvb pno31 vvi pno11 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 44
102 She desires not only to hear the Doctrine of the gospel, but that Christ should speak it to her. The Preacher speaks to the Ear, Christ to the heart: She Desires not only to hear the Doctrine of the gospel, but that christ should speak it to her. The Preacher speaks to the Ear, christ to the heart: pns31 vvz xx av-j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc-acp cst np1 vmd vvi pn31 p-acp pno31. dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, np1 p-acp dt n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 24 Page 45
103 Quoties ergo in corde nostro, quod de divinis dogmatibus, sensibus { que } quaerimus, abs { que } monitoribers invenimus, toties oscula nobis, á Sponso esse data verbo Dei credimus (saith Origen) so often as we find God by his word Speaking to our hearts, How often ergo in cord nostro, quod de divinis dogmatibus, sensibus { que } Seeking, abs { que } monitoribers Invenimus, Twice oscula nobis, á Sponso esse data verbo Dei Credimus (Says Origen) so often as we find God by his word Speaking to our hearts, n2 fw-la p-acp n1 fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la { fw-fr } fw-la, n2 { fw-fr } n2 fw-la, n2 fw-la fw-la, dt np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la (vvz np1) av av c-acp pns12 vvb np1 p-acp po31 n1 vvg p-acp po12 n2, (10) sermon (DIV2) 24 Page 45
104 so often doth our beloved kiss us with the kisses of his mouth. so often does our Beloved kiss us with the Kisses of his Mouth. av av vdz po12 vvn vvi pno12 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 24 Page 45
105 This is sufficient to have spoken for the Explication of the matter of the Text. There onely remains something more circumstantial to be observed. This is sufficient to have spoken for the Explication of the matter of the Text. There only remains something more circumstantial to be observed. d vbz j pc-acp vhi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt np1 a-acp av-j vvz pi dc j pc-acp vbi vvn. (10) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 45
106 The words are Vox Sponsae. The Voice of the Spouse. The words Are Vox Sponsa. The Voice of the Spouse. dt n2 vbr fw-la fw-la. dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 45
107 According to the civil usage of our Country, (and I think most others) the Lover speaks first. Here the Spouse begins; According to the civil usage of our Country, (and I think most Others) the Lover speaks First. Here the Spouse begins; vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1, (cc pns11 vvb av-ds ng2-jn) dt n1 vvz ord. av dt n1 vvz; (10) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 45
108 It is so betwixt God and the soul; It is so betwixt God and the soul; pn31 vbz av p-acp np1 cc dt n1; (10) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 45
109 Christ speaks first. He is found of those that seek him not and of those that enquire not after him. christ speaks First. He is found of those that seek him not and of those that inquire not After him. np1 vvz ord. pns31 vbz vvn pp-f d d vvb pno31 xx cc pp-f d cst vvi xx p-acp pno31. (10) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 45
110 He first loves us, and our Love to him proceedeth from his Love first manifested to us: He First loves us, and our Love to him Proceedeth from his Love First manifested to us: pns31 ord vvz pno12, cc po12 n1 p-acp pno31 vvz p-acp po31 n1 ord vvn p-acp pno12: (10) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 45
111 But you must not understand her that speaks as one that is a stranger, and in a state of disunion, with her beloved: But you must not understand her that speaks as one that is a stranger, and in a state of disunion, with her Beloved: cc-acp pn22 vmb xx vvi pno31 cst vvz p-acp pi cst vbz dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp po31 j-vvn: (10) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 45
112 but as one that is already espoused; and made a Spiritual Bride: but as one that is already espoused; and made a Spiritual Bride: cc-acp c-acp pi cst vbz av vvn; cc vvd dt j n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 45
113 not desiring first grace: but further grace, which she needeth as well as the first grace, not desiring First grace: but further grace, which she needs as well as the First grace, xx vvg ord n1: p-acp jc n1, r-crq pns31 vvz a-acp av c-acp dt ord n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 45
114 for he giveth both to will, and to do, he is both the author and the finisher of faith, and other grace. for he gives both to will, and to do, he is both the author and the finisher of faith, and other grace. c-acp pns31 vvz d p-acp vmb, cc pc-acp vdi, pns31 vbz d dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f n1, cc j-jn n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 45
115 Secondly, The words are Vox Volentis. The Language of a willing Soul, Willing that Christ should come near unto it, Secondly, The words Are Vox Volentis. The Language of a willing Soul, Willing that christ should come near unto it, ord, dt n2 vbr fw-la fw-la. dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, vvg cst np1 vmd vvi av-j p-acp pn31, (10) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 45
116 and take it up into fellowship, and communion with himself. God's people are a willing people. and take it up into fellowship, and communion with himself. God's people Are a willing people. cc vvb pn31 a-acp p-acp n1, cc n1 p-acp px31. npg1 n1 vbr dt j n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 45
117 They are indeed made so by a divine power. They Are indeed made so by a divine power. pns32 vbr av vvn av p-acp dt j-jn n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 45
118 Psal. 101. 2. But Certum est nos velle cum volumus (saith Aug.) It is God who makes us of unwilling, Willing ▪ When he hath had his first work upon our wills, Psalm 101. 2. But Certum est nos velle cum volumus (Says Aug.) It is God who makes us of unwilling, Willing ▪ When he hath had his First work upon our wills, np1 crd crd p-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-fr fw-la fw-la (vvz np1) pn31 vbz n1 r-crq vvz pno12 pp-f j, j ▪ c-crq pns31 vhz vhn po31 ord n1 p-acp po12 n2, (10) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 45
119 and subdued that strong hold unto himself: Then we are willing. Nay more; and subdued that strong hold unto himself: Then we Are willing. Nay more; cc vvd cst j n1 p-acp px31: av pns12 vbr j. uh-x n1; (10) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 45
120 Thirdly, They are Vox cupientis. The voice of a panting Soul, not barely content that Christ should kiss it, Thirdly, They Are Vox cupientis. The voice of a panting Soul, not barely content that christ should kiss it, ord, pns32 vbr fw-la fw-la. dt n1 pp-f dt vvg n1, xx av-j vvi cst np1 vmd vvi pn31, (10) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 45
122 Every gracious Soul passionately desireth fellowship, and Communion with Jesus Christ: Oh! (saith holy David) when wilt thou come to me? Neither is this all, the words are not onely to be considered as a good wish, Every gracious Soul passionately Desires fellowship, and Communion with jesus christ: Oh! (Says holy David) when wilt thou come to me? Neither is this all, the words Are not only to be considered as a good wish, d j n1 av-j vvz n1, cc n1 p-acp np1 np1: uh (vvz j np1) c-crq vm2 pns21 vvi p-acp pno11? d vbz d d, dt n2 vbr xx av-j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 45
123 or passionate desire, but as a fervent prayer. Lastly therefore, they are Vox supplicantis. the Language of a praying soul, where observe, or passionate desire, but as a fervent prayer. Lastly Therefore, they Are Vox supplicantis. the Language of a praying soul, where observe, cc j n1, cc-acp c-acp dt j n1. ord av, pns32 vbr fw-la fw-la. dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvg n1, q-crq vvb, (10) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 45
124 What she beggs: Not riches, not honour, not pleasures, not NONLATINALPHABET, but NONLATINALPHABET, not the good things of fortune: but the riches of grace: What she begs: Not riches, not honour, not pleasures, not, but, not the good things of fortune: but the riches of grace: r-crq pns31 vvz: xx n2, xx n1, xx n2, xx, cc-acp, xx dt j n2 pp-f n1: cc-acp dt n2 pp-f n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 46
125 her Petition is like that of David, Lord lift thou up the light of thy Countenance upon me, Psal. 4. 6. Let others take the ring; let her have but the kiss, and it is sufficient for her; her Petition is like that of David, Lord lift thou up the Light of thy Countenance upon me, Psalm 4. 6. Let Others take the ring; let her have but the kiss, and it is sufficient for her; po31 vvb vbz av-j d pp-f np1, n1 vvb pns21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 p-acp pno11, np1 crd crd vvb n2-jn vvb dt vvb; vvb pno31 vhi cc-acp dt vvb, cc pn31 vbz j p-acp pno31; (10) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 46
126 but single influences of Grace will not serve her turn, every look of grace is sweet, but single influences of Grace will not serve her turn, every look of grace is sweet, cc-acp j n2 pp-f n1 vmb xx vvi pno31 vvi, d n1 pp-f n1 vbz j, (10) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 46
127 and frequent influences of Grace are necessary for her. Secondly, Observe How she begs: 1. Reverently. Let him kiss me. and frequent influences of Grace Are necessary for her. Secondly, Observe How she begs: 1. Reverently. Let him kiss me. cc j n2 pp-f n1 vbr j p-acp pno31. ord, vvb c-crq pns31 vvz: crd av-j. vvb pno31 vvi pno11. (10) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 46
128 Thus we ought to draw nigh to God, with Reverence, and Godly fear. Thus we ought to draw High to God, with reverence, and Godly Fear. av pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp np1, p-acp n1, cc j n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 46
129 Reverence becomes the great Majesty of Heaven and Earth, those that come without it towards God, understand not his greatness. reverence becomes the great Majesty of Heaven and Earth, those that come without it towards God, understand not his greatness. n1 vvz dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, d cst vvb p-acp pn31 p-acp np1, vvb xx po31 n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 46
130 2. She begs humbly. But a kiss. The crumbs that fall from the Lords Table, the touch of the Hem of his Garment, any thing of Jesus Christ, that may but argue distinguishing love. 3. She asketh boldly, not rudely but boldly. Thus we ought to come to the Throne of Grace with an holy boldness, the boldness of faith, the word is in the future tense, and may be translated. 2. She begs humbly. But a kiss. The crumbs that fallen from the lords Table, the touch of the Hem of his Garment, any thing of jesus christ, that may but argue distinguishing love. 3. She asks boldly, not rudely but boldly. Thus we ought to come to the Throne of Grace with an holy boldness, the boldness of faith, the word is in the future tense, and may be translated. crd pns31 vvz av-j. p-acp dt n1. dt n2 cst vvb p-acp dt n2 n1, dt n1 pp-f dt vvb pp-f po31 n1, d n1 pp-f np1 np1, cst vmb cc-acp vvi vvg n1. crd pns31 vvz av-j, xx av-j p-acp av-j. av pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 vbz p-acp dt j-jn n1, cc vmb vbi vvn. (10) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 46
131 He shall kiss me, or he will kiss me. His Majesty requires reverence. He shall kiss me, or he will kiss me. His Majesty requires Reverence. pns31 vmb vvi pno11, cc pns31 vmb vvi pno11. po31 n1 vvz n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 46
132 His promise gives boldness and confidence. 4. Lastly, she asketh fervently. There is a bluntness discernable in the form, [ Let him kiss me, ] which speaketh the Souls fervency. Besides the trina repetitio, repeating the same thing by three terms, denotes (as Lud. de Ponte observes) flagrantissimum cordis affectum. The most flagrant, earnest desire of the Spouses heart. His promise gives boldness and confidence. 4. Lastly, she asks fervently. There is a bluntness discernible in the from, [ Let him kiss me, ] which speaks the Souls fervency. Beside the trina repetitio, repeating the same thing by three terms, denotes (as Lud. de Ponte observes) flagrantissimum Cordis affectum. The most flagrant, earnest desire of the Spouses heart. po31 n1 vvz n1 cc n1. crd ord, pns31 vvz av-j. pc-acp vbz dt n1 j-u p-acp dt n1, [ vvb pno31 vvi pno11, ] r-crq vvz dt n2 n1. p-acp dt fw-la fw-la, vvg dt d n1 p-acp crd n2, vvz (c-acp np1 fw-fr np1 vvz) fw-la fw-la fw-la. dt av-ds j, j n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 46
133 I have thus far opened to you the Spouses first Petition, in which the believing Soul, with a Reverent, holy, humble boldness, yet with all possible fervency, begs of the Lord Jesus Christ, [ her Spiritual Husband ] some special distinguishing token of his love, more especially a near fellowship with him, in his ordinances, I have thus Far opened to you the Spouses First Petition, in which the believing Soul, with a Reverend, holy, humble boldness, yet with all possible fervency, begs of the Lord jesus christ, [ her Spiritual Husband ] Some special distinguishing token of his love, more especially a near fellowship with him, in his ordinances, pns11 vhb av av-j vvn p-acp pn22 dt n2 ord vvb, p-acp r-crq dt j-vvg n1, p-acp dt j, j, j n1, av p-acp d j n1, vvz pp-f dt n1 np1 np1, [ po31 j n1 ] d j j-vvg n1 pp-f po31 n1, av-dc av-j dt j n1 p-acp pno31, p-acp po31 n2, (10) sermon (DIV2) 32 Page 46
134 and the sealing up of his love to her soul, in Gospel Doctrines. and the sealing up of his love to her soul, in Gospel Doctrines. cc dt vvg a-acp pp-f po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp n1 n2. (10) sermon (DIV2) 32 Page 46
135 This first petition she presseth with a double Argument. 1. The first drawn from the Excellency of his love. This First petition she Presseth with a double Argument. 1. The First drawn from the Excellency of his love. d ord n1 pns31 vvz p-acp dt j-jn n1. crd dt ord vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 46
136 This she sets out, per modum comparationis: comparing it with Wine, and preferring it before it. 2. Comparing the name of Christ with Ointment, and that not shut up in a box, This she sets out, per modum comparationis: comparing it with Wine, and preferring it before it. 2. Comparing the name of christ with Ointment, and that not shut up in a box, d pns31 vvz av, fw-la fw-la fw-la: vvg pn31 p-acp n1, cc vvg pn31 c-acp pn31. crd vvg dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1, cc cst xx vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 46
137 but poured out. Thy name is as an Ointment poured forth, v. 3. Her 2d Argument is drawn from her Love to her. Beloved; but poured out. Thy name is as an Ointment poured forth, v. 3. Her 2d Argument is drawn from her Love to her. beloved; cc-acp vvd av. po21 n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 vvd av, n1 crd po31 crd n1 vbz vvn p-acp po31 vvb p-acp pno31. np1; (10) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 46
138 in the close of the third v. The Virgins love thee, and the cause of this love is expressed to be the savour of his good Ointments, Because of the savour, &c. Let me open the terms by which these Arguments are expressed: in the close of the third v. The Virgins love thee, and the cause of this love is expressed to be the savour of his good Ointments, Because of the savour, etc. Let me open the terms by which these Arguments Are expressed: p-acp dt j pp-f dt ord n1 dt ng1 n1 pno21, cc dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f po31 j n2, c-acp pp-f dt n1, av vvb pno11 vvi dt n2 p-acp r-crq d n2 vbr vvn: (10) sermon (DIV2) 34 Page 46
139 NONLATINALPHABET We translate it, because thy loves are better than Wine: We translate it, Because thy loves Are better than Wine: pns12 vvb pn31, c-acp po21 n2 vbr jc cs n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 36 Page 47
140 what we translate Loves, the Septuagint translate NONLATINALPHABET, whom the Vulg. Lat. and the Arab. Interp. follow. what we translate Loves, the septuagint translate, whom the Vulgar Lat. and the Arab. Interpretation. follow. r-crq pns12 vvb vvz, dt vvb vvb, ro-crq dt np1 np1 cc dt np1 np1. vvb. (10) sermon (DIV2) 36 Page 47
141 [ Thy Breasts ] the Syriack translate it Bowels, otherwise there is no difference in the Translations. [ Thy Breasts ] the Syriac translate it Bowels, otherwise there is no difference in the Translations. [ po21 n2 ] dt np1 vvb pn31 n2, av pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp dt n2. (10) sermon (DIV2) 36 Page 47
142 Delrio tells us that Alanus (an Ancient Interpreter) makes these words, not the continued speech of the Spouse, pressing her Petition by an Argument, Delrio tells us that Alain (an Ancient Interpreter) makes these words, not the continued speech of the Spouse, pressing her Petition by an Argument, np1 vvz pno12 d np1 (dt j n1) vvz d n2, xx dt j-vvn n1 pp-f dt n1, vvg pno31 vvb p-acp dt n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 37 Page 47
143 but the reply of her beloved to her, assuring her of his love, and that he valued her Breasts, above all things: but the reply of her Beloved to her, assuring her of his love, and that he valued her Breasts, above all things: cc-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j-vvn p-acp pno31, vvg pno31 pp-f po31 n1, cc d pns31 vvd po31 n2, p-acp d n2: (10) sermon (DIV2) 37 Page 47
144 That which (probably) led him into this mistake, was his interpreting the word NONLATINALPHABET as if it were NONLATINALPHABET Breasts, That which (probably) led him into this mistake, was his interpreting the word as if it were Breasts, cst r-crq (av-j) vvd pno31 p-acp d n1, vbds po31 n-vvg dt n1 c-acp cs pn31 vbdr n2, (10) sermon (DIV2) 37 Page 47
145 and not understanding how in any propriety of Speech, the Spouse could commend the Breasts of her beloved, they being parts, from which usually, the woman, not the man is commended (in ordinary Speech) but as the whole stream of Interpreters runs another way: and not understanding how in any propriety of Speech, the Spouse could commend the Breasts of her Beloved, they being parts, from which usually, the woman, not the man is commended (in ordinary Speech) but as the Whole stream of Interpreters runs Another Way: cc xx vvg c-crq p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 vmd vvi dt n2 pp-f po31 j-vvn, pns32 vbg n2, p-acp r-crq av-j, dt n1, xx dt n1 vbz vvd (p-acp j n1) cc-acp c-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f n2 vvz j-jn n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 37 Page 47
146 so this seemeth to be no constraining argument, to enforce us to acknowledge such a sudden and a subitam, & abruptam verborum commutationem, (as Delrio calls it) abrupt change of words, so this seems to be no constraining argument, to enforce us to acknowledge such a sudden and a subitam, & abruptam verborum commutationem, (as Delrio calls it) abrupt change of words, av d vvz pc-acp vbi dx vvg n1, pc-acp vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi d dt j cc dt fw-la, cc fw-la fw-la fw-la, (c-acp np1 vvz pn31) j n1 pp-f n2, (10) sermon (DIV2) 37 Page 47
147 as this interpreta•io• must necessarily infer. For •. Though it be true that NONLATINALPHABET signifies a breast, Ezek. 23. 3. v. 21. yet NONLATINALPHABET signifies beloved: as this interpreta•io• must necessarily infer. For •. Though it be true that signifies a breast, Ezekiel 23. 3. v. 21. yet signifies Beloved: c-acp d n1 vmb av-j vvi. p-acp •. cs pn31 vbb j cst vvz dt n1, np1 crd crd n1 crd av vvz j-vvn: (10) sermon (DIV2) 37 Page 47
148 And loves in the Abstract, and so it is translated, Ezek. 16. 8. it was a time of love. And loves in the Abstract, and so it is translated, Ezekiel 16. 8. it was a time of love. cc vvz p-acp dt vvb, cc av pn31 vbz vvn, np1 crd crd pn31 vbds dt n1 pp-f n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 47
149 Suppose we should allow more authority to the Septuagint, than to our Hebrew Text (for which there is no reason) yet it is not improper to assert these the words, of the Spouse speaking to her beloved: Suppose we should allow more Authority to the septuagint, than to our Hebrew Text (for which there is no reason) yet it is not improper to assert these the words, of the Spouse speaking to her Beloved: vvb pns12 vmd vvi dc n1 p-acp dt n1, cs p-acp po12 njp n1 (p-acp r-crq a-acp vbz dx n1) av pn31 vbz xx j pc-acp vvb d dt n2, pp-f dt n1 vvg p-acp po31 j-vvn: (10) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 47
150 for although the God of Nature, intending the woman for the Nurse hath provided that sex with larger breasts: for although the God of Nature, intending the woman for the Nurse hath provided that sex with larger breasts: c-acp cs dt n1 pp-f n1, vvg dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vhz vvn d n1 p-acp jc n2: (10) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 47
151 yet the man hath breasts also, and such (if you will believe the Philosopher) as may have milk in them. yet the man hath breasts also, and such (if you will believe the Philosopher) as may have milk in them. av dt n1 vhz n2 av, cc d (cs pn22 vmb vvi dt n1) p-acp vmb vhi n1 p-acp pno32. (10) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 47
281 nor is the sweetness of it so exceeding great and overcoming, as when it is poured forth. nor is the sweetness of it so exceeding great and overcoming, as when it is poured forth. ccx vbz dt n1 pp-f pn31 av vvg j cc vvg, c-acp c-crq pn31 vbz vvn av. (10) sermon (DIV2) 70 Page 55
152 However, he who runs, may read the expression figurative. Amoris sedes est in corde, & in uberibus quae, cordi adhaerescunt. However, he who runs, may read the expression figurative. Amoris sedes est in cord, & in uberibus Quae, Cordii adhaerescunt. c-acp, pns31 r-crq vvz, vmb vvi dt n1 j. fw-la fw-la fw-la p-acp n1, cc p-acp fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la. (10) sermon (DIV2) 40 Page 47
153 The heart is the seat of love, and the Breasts are nigh to the heart, The heart is the seat of love, and the Breasts Are High to the heart, dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n2 vbr av-j p-acp dt n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 40 Page 47
154 and this evidenceth the difference of Interpreters, as to the translation of the word, as to this Text, to be but a word-bate for Ubera tua, and Amorestui, Thy Breasts, and this Evidenceth the difference of Interpreters, as to the Translation of the word, as to this Text, to be but a word-bate for Ubera tua, and Amorestui, Thy Breasts, cc d vvz dt n1 pp-f n2, c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp p-acp d n1, pc-acp vbi p-acp dt j c-acp fw-fr fw-la, cc np1, po21 n2, (10) sermon (DIV2) 40 Page 47
155 or thy loves, are much the same thing in signification. or thy loves, Are much the same thing in signification. cc po21 n2, vbr d dt d n1 p-acp n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 40 Page 47
156 Neither lastly is this the only Text in Scripture, where the breasts of men are mentioned (if we should be constrained to that sense, Isaiah 60. 16. Thou shalt suck the Breast of Kings, so also God is said to bear his People from the Belly, Neither lastly is this the only Text in Scripture, where the breasts of men Are mentioned (if we should be constrained to that sense, Isaiah 60. 16. Thou shalt suck the Breast of Kings, so also God is said to bear his People from the Belly, d ord vbz d dt j n1 p-acp n1, c-crq dt n2 pp-f n2 vbr vvn (cs pns12 vmd vbi vvn p-acp d n1, np1 crd crd pns21 vm2 vvi dt n1 pp-f n2, av av np1 vbz vvn p-acp vvb po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 48
157 and to carry them from the Womb. They are Metaphorical expressions, and it is granted on all hands, that if our Interpreters, (with whom concur most modern Interpreters) have not hit the literal signification of the word: and to carry them from the Womb. They Are Metaphorical expressions, and it is granted on all hands, that if our Interpreters, (with whom concur most modern Interpreters) have not hit the literal signification of the word: cc pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt np1 pns32 vbr j n2, cc pn31 vbz vvn p-acp d n2, cst cs po12 n2, (p-acp ro-crq vvb av-ds j n2) vhi xx vvn dt j n1 pp-f dt n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 48
158 yet they have not missed the sense, in translating it, Thy Loves. yet they have not missed the sense, in translating it, Thy Loves. av pns32 vhb xx vvn dt n1, p-acp n-vvg pn31, po21 ng1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 48
159 By which Interpreters generally understand, either the private influences of Grace, with which God refresheth the particular Souls of his Saints, or: By which Interpreters generally understand, either the private influences of Grace, with which God refresheth the particular Souls of his Saints, or: p-acp r-crq n2 av-j vvi, d dt j n2 pp-f n1, p-acp r-crq np1 vvz dt j n2 pp-f po31 n2, cc: (10) sermon (DIV2) 42 Page 48
160 The publick ordinances and institutions of the Gospel, by which God expresseth his love to his Church in general, The public ordinances and institutions of the Gospel, by which God Expresses his love to his Church in general, dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, p-acp r-crq np1 vvz po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 42 Page 48
161 and every believing Soul in particular. and every believing Soul in particular. cc d j-vvg n1 p-acp j. (10) sermon (DIV2) 42 Page 48
162 1. Some understand Divine institutions. Ordinances are indeed the Breasts at which Christ suckleth his Children, those means by and through which he conveyeth the streams of his love to them: 1. some understand Divine institutions. Ordinances Are indeed the Breasts At which christ suckleth his Children, those means by and through which he conveyeth the streams of his love to them: crd d vvb j-jn n2. n2 vbr av dt n2 p-acp r-crq np1 vvz po31 n2, d n2 p-acp cc p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pno32: (10) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 48
163 and there is a great excellency in them. and there is a great excellency in them. cc pc-acp vbz dt j n1 p-acp pno32. (10) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 48
164 David prefers a day in Christ 's Courts, before a 1000 elsewhere. Origen observes, that in some copies instead of quia ubera tua, &c. it was quia loquelae tuae, thy Speeches are better than Wine, which also excellently suits with the former expression. The kisses of his mouth. David prefers a day in christ is Courts, before a 1000 elsewhere. Origen observes, that in Some copies instead of quia ubera tua, etc. it was quia loquelae tuae, thy Speeches Are better than Wine, which also excellently suits with the former expression. The Kisses of his Mouth. np1 vvz dt n1 p-acp np1 vbz n2, p-acp dt crd av. np1 vvz, cst p-acp d n2 av pp-f fw-la fw-fr fw-la, av pn31 vbds fw-la fw-la fw-la, po21 n2 vbr jc cs n1, r-crq av av-j vvz p-acp dt j n1. dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 48
165 This sense in the general notion of it much pleaseth many Interpreters, though something divided in their more particular notions. This sense in the general notion of it much Pleases many Interpreters, though something divided in their more particular notions. d n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pn31 av-d vvz d n2, c-acp pi vvn p-acp po32 av-dc j n2. (10) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 48
166 Origen interprets it, Dogmata tua, thy Doctrines, and seems indifferently to understand it of the Doctrine of the Law, or of the Gospel. The Popish Interpreters reading it Breasts, expound it concerning the two Testaments, so Genebrard, &c. Others interpret it more strictly concerning the sweet Doctrine of the Gospel, which Saint Peter, 1 Pet. 2. 2. compareth unto Milk, which as new born Babes, we ought to desire, and concerning the Apostles and Prophets, which were the first Instruments which God made use of to convey that Doctrine to us: Origen interprets it, Dogmata tua, thy Doctrines, and seems indifferently to understand it of the Doctrine of the Law, or of the Gospel. The Popish Interpreters reading it Breasts, expound it Concerning the two Testaments, so Genebrard, etc. Others interpret it more strictly Concerning the sweet Doctrine of the Gospel, which Saint Peter, 1 Pet. 2. 2. compareth unto Milk, which as new born Babes, we ought to desire, and Concerning the Apostles and prophets, which were the First Instruments which God made use of to convey that Doctrine to us: np1 vvz pn31, fw-la fw-la, po21 n2, cc vvz av-j pc-acp vvi pn31 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc pp-f dt n1. dt j n2 vvg pn31 n2, vvb pn31 vvg dt crd n2, av np1, av ng2-jn vvb pn31 av-dc av-j vvg dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq n1 np1, crd np1 crd crd vvz p-acp n1, r-crq c-acp av-j vvn n2, pns12 vmd p-acp vvb, cc vvg dt n2 cc n2, r-crq vbdr dt ord n2 r-crq np1 vvd n1 pp-f pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp pno12: (10) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 48
167 The sweetness of the Gospel (saith Aquinas) is meant here, by which (as with Milk) those who are Babes in Christ are nourished. The sweetness of the Gospel (Says Aquinas) is meant Here, by which (as with Milk) those who Are Babes in christ Are nourished. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 (vvz np1) vbz vvn av, p-acp r-crq (c-acp p-acp n1) d r-crq vbr n2 p-acp np1 vbr vvn. (10) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 48
168 Mr. Brightman (making this the Speech of the Jewish Church) understands it of the Doctrine of the Law, which also suiteth with Davids high commendation of the Law of God, in his 19 Psal. and in the 119. more largely. Mr. Brightman (making this the Speech of the Jewish Church) understands it of the Doctrine of the Law, which also suiteth with Davids high commendation of the Law of God, in his 19 Psalm and in the 119. more largely. n1 np1 (vvg d dt n1 pp-f dt jp n1) vvz pn31 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq av vvz p-acp npg1 j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp po31 crd np1 cc p-acp dt crd n1 av-j. (10) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 48
169 2. But (reading it [ Loves: ]) possibly they may better interpret it, who understand it concerning the Graces of Gods Holy Spirit. 2. But (reading it [ Loves: ]) possibly they may better interpret it, who understand it Concerning the Graces of God's Holy Spirit. crd cc-acp (vvg pn31 [ vvz: ]) av-j pns32 vmb av-jc vvi pn31, r-crq vvb pn31 vvg dt n2 pp-f npg1 j n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 44 Page 48
170 When we speak of the Grace of Christ, we either understand, that goodness which is essentially in him, as he is the fountain of all Grace; When we speak of the Grace of christ, we either understand, that Goodness which is essentially in him, as he is the fountain of all Grace; c-crq pns12 vvb pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, pns12 av-d vvb, cst n1 r-crq vbz av-j p-acp pno31, c-acp pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f d n1; (10) sermon (DIV2) 44 Page 48
171 full of Grace and Truth (the fulness of the God-Head dwelling in him) or that goodness which he communicateth to his People, in the free pardon of their sins, and acceptation of their Persons; Or 3 dly. full of Grace and Truth (the fullness of the God-Head Dwelling in him) or that Goodness which he Communicateth to his People, in the free pardon of their Sins, and acceptation of their Persons; Or 3 dly. j pp-f n1 cc n1 (dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvg p-acp pno31) cc cst n1 r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp po31 n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po32 n2, cc n1 pp-f po32 n2; cc crd av. (10) sermon (DIV2) 44 Page 48
172 Those fruits of his Spirit which abide and dwell in us, such as faith, love. I find some Interpreters both ancient, and modern, interpreting the Text of the latter: Those fruits of his Spirit which abide and dwell in us, such as faith, love. I find Some Interpreters both ancient, and modern, interpreting the Text of the latter: d n2 pp-f po31 n1 r-crq vvb cc vvi p-acp pno12, d c-acp n1, n1. pns11 vvb d n2 d j, cc j, n-vvg dt n1 pp-f dt d: (10) sermon (DIV2) 44 Page 48
173 So Gregorius Mag. That love to thee, and to my Brethren, which thou hast wrought in my heart; But Beza observeth. So Gregorius Mag. That love to thee, and to my Brothers, which thou hast wrought in my heart; But Beza observeth. av np1 np1 cst vvb p-acp pno21, cc p-acp po11 n2, r-crq pns21 vh2 vvn p-acp po11 n1; cc-acp np1 vvz. (10) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 49
174 That it is not usual, to Saints to commend their own graces, and therefore doubtless it is to be understood of that Grace, which is and remains in Christ subjectively, of which we are the Objects; and to this sense agree the most sober, and spiritual Interpreters: That it is not usual, to Saints to commend their own graces, and Therefore doubtless it is to be understood of that Grace, which is and remains in christ subjectively, of which we Are the Objects; and to this sense agree the most Sobrium, and spiritual Interpreters: cst pn31 vbz xx j, p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi po32 d n2, cc av av-j pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f d n1, r-crq vbz cc vvz p-acp np1 av-j, pp-f r-crq pns12 vbr dt n2; cc p-acp d n1 vvi dt av-ds j, cc j n2: (10) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 49
175 making the phrase to signify that sweet pleasure which the Soul takes from the feeling of Christs love. And possibly this is that Vis lactandi, that suckling vertue, which Delrio mentioneth, which Christs puts forth, refreshing the Souls of his Saints with his consolations. making the phrase to signify that sweet pleasure which the Soul Takes from the feeling of Christ love. And possibly this is that Vis lactandi, that suckling virtue, which Delrio mentioneth, which Christ puts forth, refreshing the Souls of his Saints with his consolations. vvg dt n1 pc-acp vvi d j n1 r-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f npg1 vvb. cc av-j d vbz cst fw-fr fw-la, cst j-vvg n1, r-crq np1 vvz, r-crq npg1 vvz av, vvg dt n2 pp-f po31 n2 p-acp po31 n2. (10) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 49
176 The word is in the plural number: The word is in the plural number: dt n1 vbz p-acp dt j n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 46 Page 49
177 by which the Hebrews were wont not onely to express a multitude of things, but also the infinite vertues, and dimensions of any thing. by which the Hebrews were wont not only to express a multitude of things, but also the infinite Virtues, and dimensions of any thing. p-acp r-crq dt njp2 vbdr j xx av-j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n2, cc-acp av dt j n2, cc n2 pp-f d n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 46 Page 49
178 You must not think (saith Beza) That in the One Essence of God there are more numerical loves No; You must not think (Says Beza) That in the One Essence of God there Are more numerical loves No; pn22 vmb xx vvi (vvz np1) d p-acp dt crd n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vbr av-dc j vvz av-dx; (10) sermon (DIV2) 46 Page 49
179 in him all things are one, and he is one. But his grace is manifold, in respect of our feeling, and apprehension: in him all things Are one, and he is one. But his grace is manifold, in respect of our feeling, and apprehension: p-acp pno31 d n2 vbr pi, cc pns31 vbz pi. p-acp po31 n1 vbz j, p-acp n1 pp-f po12 n1, cc n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 46 Page 49
180 and he deals out his love to us in different measures according to our different necessities or capacities. and he deals out his love to us in different measures according to our different necessities or capacities. cc pns31 vvz av po31 n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp j n2 vvg p-acp po12 j n2 cc n2. (10) sermon (DIV2) 46 Page 49
181 The Chaldee Paraphrast with some of the Heb. Doctors, understand here the Concret, by the Abstract, The Chaldee Paraphrast with Some of the Hebrew Doctors, understand Here the Concrete, by the Abstract, dt np1 vvd p-acp d pp-f dt np1 ng1, vvb av dt j, p-acp dt n-jn, (10) sermon (DIV2) 47 Page 49
182 and interpret God's loves, to be his beloved people of the Jewish Nation; whom he preferreth before Wine, viz. before any other Nations, threescore and ten Nations; and interpret God's loves, to be his Beloved people of the Jewish nation; whom he preferreth before Wine, viz. before any other nations, threescore and ten nations; cc vvi npg1 n2, pc-acp vbi po31 vvn n1 pp-f dt jp n1; ro-crq pns31 vvz p-acp n1, n1 p-acp d j-jn n2, crd cc crd n2; (10) sermon (DIV2) 47 Page 49
183 to which purpose, by their Cabalistical Art they have found out the numerical letters for 70 in the word which we translate Wine. But I shall not insist upon so fond, and improbable a Notion. Having therefore spoken. to which purpose, by their Cabalistical Art they have found out the numerical letters for 70 in the word which we translate Wine. But I shall not insist upon so found, and improbable a Notion. Having Therefore spoken. p-acp r-crq n1, p-acp po32 j n1 pns32 vhb vvn av dt j n2 p-acp crd p-acp dt n1 r-crq pns12 vvb n1. cc-acp pns11 vmb xx vvi p-acp av j, cc j dt n1. vhg av vvn. (10) sermon (DIV2) 47 Page 49
184 Enough for the Explication of the Subject, Thy loves; Let us indeavour to understand what is praedicated of this Subject. Enough for the Explication of the Subject, Thy loves; Let us endeavour to understand what is predicated of this Subject. av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn, po21 n2; vvb pno12 vvi pc-acp vvi r-crq vbz vvn pp-f d n-jn. (10) sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 49
185 NONLATINALPHABET They are better then Wine ] good before wine, saith the Heb. Text, which is but the same thing in their dialect, who so use (ordinarily) to express the Comparative degree. They Are better then Wine ] good before wine, Says the Hebrew Text, which is but the same thing in their dialect, who so use (ordinarily) to express the Comparative degree. pns32 vbr jc cs n1 ] j c-acp n1, vvz dt np1 n1, r-crq vbz p-acp dt d n1 p-acp po32 n1, r-crq av n1 (av-j) pc-acp vvi dt j n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 49
186 1. Good (in the Philosophical notion of it) is whatsoever is the Object of our desire, the nature of it lying in a convenience and sutableness of the thing unto our natures which makes it desirable; 1. Good (in the Philosophical notion of it) is whatsoever is the Object of our desire, the nature of it lying in a convenience and suitableness of the thing unto our nature's which makes it desirable; crd j (p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pn31) vbz r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, dt n1 pp-f pn31 vvg p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po12 ng1 r-crq vvz pn31 j; (10) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 49
187 which a thing may be either upon the account of pleasure or profit, or nobleness. Accordingly the Heb. word NONLATINALPHABET is variously translated; which a thing may be either upon the account of pleasure or profit, or nobleness. Accordingly the Hebrew word is variously translated; r-crq dt n1 vmb vbi av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc n1. av-vvg dt np1 n1 vbz av-j vvn; (10) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 49
188 merry, Esther 1. 10. Beautiful, Ruth 3. 7. Thy loves are more good, i. e. more sweet, pleasant, profitable than Wine. merry, Esther 1. 10. Beautiful, Ruth 3. 7. Thy loves Are more good, i. e. more sweet, pleasant, profitable than Wine. j, np1 crd crd j, n1 crd crd po21 n2 vbr av-dc j, sy. sy. av-dc j, j, j cs n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 49
189 2. Wine (in its primary signification) is the juice of the Grape, whose proper Effect it is to make the heart of man merry Psal. 104. 15. But this were too low a signification for it in this Text. We must therefore allow a figure. The Hebrews were wont under the notion of wine, to express all other delectable, and pleasant things. 2. Wine (in its primary signification) is the juice of the Grape, whose proper Effect it is to make the heart of man merry Psalm 104. 15. But this were too low a signification for it in this Text. We must Therefore allow a figure. The Hebrews were wont under the notion of wine, to express all other delectable, and pleasant things. crd n1 (p-acp po31 j n1) vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, rg-crq j vvb pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 j np1 crd crd p-acp d vbdr av j dt n1 p-acp pn31 p-acp d np1 pns12 vmb av vvi dt n1. dt njp2 vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi d j-jn j, cc j n2. (10) sermon (DIV2) 51 Page 50
190 Hence Ahashuerus his feast is called A Banquet of Wine; though it cannot be imagined, that Wine was all the guests had for their intertainment. Hence Ahasuerus his feast is called A Banquet of Wine; though it cannot be imagined, that Wine was all the guests had for their entertainment. av np1 po31 n1 vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f n1; cs pn31 vmbx vbi vvn, cst n1 vbds d dt n2 vhd p-acp po32 n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 51 Page 50
191 It is an usuall Synecdoche, to express all things that fall under a common genus, by some Eminent Species. Some of the ancient Rabbies, understood by Wine here quamcun { que } Laetitiam; whatsoever is pleasant and acceptable. It is an usual Synecdoche, to express all things that fallen under a Common genus, by Some Eminent Species. some of the ancient Rabbies, understood by Wine Here quamcun { que } Laetitiam; whatsoever is pleasant and acceptable. pn31 vbz dt j n1, pc-acp vvi d n2 cst vvb p-acp dt j fw-la, p-acp d j n2. d pp-f dt j n2, vvn p-acp n1 av fw-fr { fw-fr } fw-la; r-crq vbz j cc j. (10) sermon (DIV2) 51 Page 50
192 And in that sence Mercer, and the best of modern Interpreters agree. For that other interpretation, which some make of it, who understand by loves, Gospel Doctrine, And in that sense Mercer, and the best of modern Interpreters agree. For that other Interpretation, which Some make of it, who understand by loves, Gospel Doctrine, cc p-acp d n1 n1, cc dt js pp-f j n2 vvi. p-acp d j-jn n1, r-crq d vvb pp-f pn31, r-crq vvb p-acp vvz, n1 n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 51 Page 50
193 and by [ Wine ] the Doctrine and dispensation of the Law though it seemeth to have some advantage, by the use of Wine, in the legal oblations, and by [ Wine ] the Doctrine and Dispensation of the Law though it seems to have Some advantage, by the use of Wine, in the Legal Oblations, cc p-acp [ n1 ] dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 cs pn31 vvz pc-acp vhi d n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt j n2, (10) sermon (DIV2) 51 Page 50
194 and it be a truth, That the Doctrine, and dispensation of the Gospel being more sweet and perfect, is better than that of the Law which brought nothing to perfection. Yet I cannot think it the sense of this Text. and it be a truth, That the Doctrine, and Dispensation of the Gospel being more sweet and perfect, is better than that of the Law which brought nothing to perfection. Yet I cannot think it the sense of this Text. cc pn31 vbi dt n1, cst dt n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1 vbg av-dc j cc j, vbz jc cs d pp-f dt n1 r-crq vvd pix p-acp n1. av pns11 vmbx vvi pn31 dt n1 pp-f d np1 (10) sermon (DIV2) 51 Page 50
195 Let us conclude then, that the words are the Language Either of the Church of God preferring the injoyment of God in the Doctrines, and dispensations of his word and Gospel: Let us conclude then, that the words Are the Language Either of the Church of God preferring the enjoyment of God in the Doctrines, and dispensations of his word and Gospel: vvb pno12 vvi av, cst dt n2 vbr dt n1 d pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n2, cc n2 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 52 Page 50
313 You may now take the substance of these two verses, and so of the Spouses first and great petition thus: You may now take the substance of these two Verses, and so of the Spouses First and great petition thus: pn22 vmb av vvi dt n1 pp-f d crd n2, cc av pp-f dt n2 ord cc j n1 av: (10) sermon (DIV2) 78 Page 56
196 or the words of the believing Soul preferring the influences of divine grace, before the sweetest of all creatures comforts. or the words of the believing Soul preferring the influences of divine grace, before the Sweetest of all creatures comforts. cc dt n2 pp-f dt j-vvg n1 vvg dt n2 pp-f j-jn n1, p-acp dt js pp-f d n2 n2. (10) sermon (DIV2) 52 Page 50
197 And this I take to be the most free and consistent sense, and interpretation of the words. And this I take to be the most free and consistent sense, and Interpretation of the words. cc d pns11 vvb pc-acp vbi dt av-ds j cc j n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n2. (10) sermon (DIV2) 52 Page 50
198 The particle NONLATINALPHABET may be conceived here to have a double use. The particle may be conceived Here to have a double use. dt n1 vmb vbi vvn av pc-acp vhi dt j-jn n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 50
199 Either To give a reason of her former desire, that her beloved should kiss her with the kisses of his mouth; Either To give a reason of her former desire, that her Beloved should kiss her with the Kisses of his Mouth; av-d pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1, cst po31 j-vvn vmd vvi pno31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1; (10) sermon (DIV2) 54 Page 50
200 Which she professeth to be like theirs, who desire wine: Which she Professes to be like theirs, who desire wine: r-crq pns31 vvz pc-acp vbi av-j png32, r-crq vvb n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 54 Page 50
201 They desire that because it is good. She desires these because there is a far greater goodness in these heavenly influences, They desire that Because it is good. She Desires these Because there is a Far greater Goodness in these heavenly influences, pns32 vvb cst c-acp pn31 vbz j. pns31 vvz d c-acp pc-acp vbz dt av-j jc n1 p-acp d j n2, (10) sermon (DIV2) 54 Page 50
202 than there is in the best of created comforts ▪ by which she shews that she was not carried out to these desires insano quodam affectu, sed prudente consilio (saith Beza by prudent advice, and deliberation; than there is in the best of created comforts ▪ by which she shows that she was not carried out to these Desires insano Quodam affectu, sed prudent consilio (Says Beza by prudent Advice, and deliberation; cs pc-acp vbz p-acp dt js pp-f vvn n2 ▪ p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz cst pns31 vbds xx vvn av p-acp d n2 fw-it fw-la fw-la, fw-la j fw-la (vvz np1 p-acp j n1, cc n1; (10) sermon (DIV2) 54 Page 50
203 reason dictating to us, the choice and desire of the things, which are most excellent: Not by an heady and misguided passion. reason dictating to us, the choice and desire of the things, which Are most excellent: Not by an heady and misguided passion. n1 vvg p-acp pno12, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n2, r-crq vbr av-ds j: xx p-acp dt j cc j-vvn n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 54 Page 50
204 Or else to make an argument which might be advantageous to her for the obtaining of her request; Or Else to make an argument which might be advantageous to her for the obtaining of her request; cc av pc-acp vvi dt n1 r-crq vmd vbi j p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po31 n1; (10) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 50
205 drawn from the Estimate of Christs love with which her Soul was possessed: Lord I esteem thy favour to me above all created comforts in the world: drawn from the Estimate of Christ love with which her Soul was possessed: Lord I esteem thy favour to me above all created comforts in the world: vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp r-crq po31 n1 vbds vvn: n1 pns11 vvb po21 n1 p-acp pno11 p-acp d j-vvn n2 p-acp dt n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 50
206 Therefore let not my Soul want it. And so it suteth with that of David Psal. 4. 6. Lord lift thou up the light of thy Countenance upon us. Therefore let not my Soul want it. And so it suits with that of David Psalm 4. 6. Lord lift thou up the Light of thy Countenance upon us. av vvb xx po11 n1 vvb pn31. cc av pn31 vvz p-acp d pp-f np1 np1 crd crd n1 vvb pns21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 p-acp pno12. (10) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 51
207 Thou hast put gladness into my heart, more than the time that their Corn, and Wine increased. Thou hast put gladness into my heart, more than the time that their Corn, and Wine increased. pns21 vh2 vvn n1 p-acp po11 n1, av-dc cs dt n1 cst po32 n1, cc n1 vvd. (10) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 51
208 And thus these latter words of the Text contain the Spouses first Argument, by which she urgeth her petition mentioned in the former part of it. She proceedeth v. 3. V. 3. Because of the Savour of thy Ointments: And thus these latter words of the Text contain the Spouses First Argument, by which she urges her petition mentioned in the former part of it. She Proceedeth v. 3. V. 3. Because of the Savour of thy Ointments: cc av d d n2 pp-f dt n1 vvb dt n2 ord n1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz po31 n1 vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pn31. pns31 vvz n1 crd np1 crd c-acp pp-f dt n1 pp-f po21 n2: (10) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 51
209 Thy name is as ointment poured forth; therefore do the Virgins love thee. The Sept. translate it thus NONLATINALPHABET Thy name is as ointment poured forth; Therefore do the Virgins love thee. The Sept translate it thus po21 n1 vbz p-acp n1 vvd av; av vdb dt ng1 n1 pno21. dt np1 vvb pn31 av (10) sermon (DIV2) 56 Page 51
210 The Vulg. Latine joyneth the former part of this verse to the former thus; Thy breasts perfumed with the best ointments are better than Wine. The Vulgar Latin Joineth the former part of this verse to the former thus; Thy breasts perfumed with the best ointments Are better than Wine. dt np1 jp vvz dt j n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp dt j av; po21 n2 vvn p-acp dt js n2 vbr jc cs n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 58 Page 51
211 The difference is not much, nor is it an easy labour, to determine it, because the points and stops which make it, are of no great antiquity, (at least as some think) the Hebrew (translated for a word) seemeth to be thus: The difference is not much, nor is it an easy labour, to determine it, Because the points and stops which make it, Are of no great antiquity, (At least as Some think) the Hebrew (translated for a word) seems to be thus: dt n1 vbz xx av-d, ccx vbz pn31 dt j n1, pc-acp vvi pn31, c-acp dt n2 cc vvz r-crq vvb pn31, vbr pp-f dx j n1, (p-acp ds c-acp d vvb) dt njp (vvn p-acp dt n1) vvz pc-acp vbi av: (10) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 51
212 To the smell of thy good Ointments. Thy name is as Oil, or Ointment poured out. Therefore do the Virgins love. To the smell of thy good Ointments. Thy name is as Oil, or Ointment poured out. Therefore do the Virgins love. p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 j n2. po21 n1 vbz p-acp n1, cc n1 vvd av. av vdb dt ng1 n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 51
213 NONLATINALPHABET This seemeth to be (in our dialect) an harsh sense, and the connexion is not clear. This seems to be (in our dialect) an harsh sense, and the connexion is not clear. d vvz pc-acp vbi (p-acp po12 n1) dt j n1, cc dt n1 vbz xx j. (10) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 51
369 but these are the things their Souls will spend their strength in, and lay the stress upon: but these Are the things their Souls will spend their strength in, and lay the stress upon: cc-acp d vbr dt n2 po32 n2 vmb vvi po32 n1 p-acp, cc vvd dt n1 p-acp: (11) sermon (DIV2) 98 Page 60
214 To help it therefore Piscator translateth it Quod attinet ad odorem, &c. As to what belongs to the savour of thy good Ointments, &c. The Tigurine Version make the middle words as a Parenthesis, and translate it thus: To help it Therefore Piscator Translate it Quod attinet ad odorem, etc. As to what belongs to the savour of thy good Ointments, etc. The Tigurine Version make the middle words as a Parenthesis, and translate it thus: p-acp vvi pn31 av n1 vvz pn31 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, av p-acp p-acp r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 j n2, av dt j np1 vvi dt j-jn n2 p-acp dt n1, cc vvi pn31 av: (10) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 51
215 For the smell of thy good Ointments (for thy name is as an Ointment poured out.) Therefore do the Virgins love thee. For the smell of thy good Ointments (for thy name is as an Ointment poured out.) Therefore do the Virgins love thee. p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 j n2 (c-acp po21 n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 vvd av.) av vdb dt ng1 n1 pno21. (10) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 51
216 The only question is whether the Spouses design in these words be to give a reason why her beloved had such an excellent name. viz. because of the savour of his good Ointments. The only question is whither the Spouses Design in these words be to give a reason why her Beloved had such an excellent name. viz. Because of the savour of his good Ointments. dt j n1 vbz c-crq dt n2 vvb p-acp d n2 vbb pc-acp vvi dt n1 c-crq po31 j-vvn vhd d dt j n1. n1 c-acp pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 j n2. (10) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 51
217 Or to give a reason why the Virgins loved him; or of both these together: I think of both. The words will bear it. Or to give a reason why the Virgins loved him; or of both these together: I think of both. The words will bear it. cc pc-acp vvi dt vvb c-crq dt n2 vvd pno31; cc pp-f d d av: pns11 vvb pp-f d. dt n2 vmb vvi pn31. (10) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 51
218 But let us come to enquire the import of the words more particularly. But let us come to inquire the import of the words more particularly. cc-acp vvb pno12 vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n2 av-dc av-j. (10) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 51
219 [ NONLATINALPHABET ] The thing spoken of is Ointments, these are said to be 1. Good, and 2. to have a Smell. The Hebrew word, from which the word [ here translated Ointments ] NONLATINALPHABET cometh, signifies to be fat, Deut. 32. 15. Jeshurun waxed fat. NONLATINALPHABET Jer. 5. 4. This word properly signifieth fatness, [ ] The thing spoken of is Ointments, these Are said to be 1. Good, and 2. to have a Smell. The Hebrew word, from which the word [ Here translated Ointments ] comes, signifies to be fat, Deuteronomy 32. 15. Jeshurun waxed fat. Jer. 5. 4. This word properly signifies fatness, [ ] dt n1 vvn pp-f vbz n2, d vbr vvn pc-acp vbi crd j, cc crd pc-acp vhi dt vvb. dt njp n1, p-acp r-crq dt n1 [ av vvn n2 ] vvz, vvz pc-acp vbi j, np1 crd crd np1 vvd j. np1 crd crd d n1 av-j vvz n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 51
220 and usually signifieth Oil or Ointment, because of the pinguid nature of those things; and usually signifies Oil or Ointment, Because of the pinguid nature of those things; cc av-j vvz n1 cc n1, c-acp pp-f dt j-jn n1 pp-f d n2; (10) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 51
221 so Prov. 21. 20. Hos. 2. 5. The word signifieth any kind of fatness, whether caused by Nature or Art. But it is not here to be taken literally; so Curae 21. 20. Hos. 2. 5. The word signifies any kind of fatness, whither caused by Nature or Art. But it is not Here to be taken literally; av np1 crd crd np1 crd crd dt n1 vvz d n1 pp-f n1, cs vvn p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp pn31 vbz xx av pc-acp vbi vvn av-j; (10) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 51
222 he needs no Oils, nor sweet Ointments, to make him sweet. he needs no Oils, nor sweet Ointments, to make him sweet. pns31 vvz dx n2, ccx j n2, pc-acp vvi pno31 j. (10) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 51
223 But you must know that those Eastern Countries abounded with plenty of Spices, and other sweet ingredients, of which several compounds were made, Oils, and Ointments, which were exceedingly grateful to the outward senses; But you must know that those Eastern Countries abounded with plenty of Spices, and other sweet ingredients, of which several compounds were made, Oils, and Ointments, which were exceedingly grateful to the outward Senses; p-acp pn22 vmb vvi cst d j n2 vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n2, cc j-jn j n2, pp-f r-crq j n2 vbdr vvn, n2, cc n2, r-crq vbdr av-vvg j p-acp dt j n2; (10) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 52
224 of which they made both a Religious and a Civil use. They made a Religious use of them; of which they made both a Religious and a Civil use. They made a Religious use of them; pp-f r-crq pns32 vvd d dt j cc dt j n1. pns32 vvd dt j n1 pp-f pno32; (10) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 52
225 1. In Sacrifices. 2. In Consecrations. 1. In Sacrifices. 2. In Consecrations. crd p-acp n2. crd p-acp n2. (10) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 52
226 Oil was used in Sacrifices: Especially in such as were Eucharistical. Hence you read of the Oil of gladness, (for it testified joy and gladness.) The first use of it in this kind, of which you read in Scripture was Gen 28. 18. When God had preserved Jacob in the Night, in token of his thankfulness, he took the stone upon which he had slept, Oil was used in Sacrifices: Especially in such as were Eucharistical. Hence you read of the Oil of gladness, (for it testified joy and gladness.) The First use of it in this kind, of which you read in Scripture was Gen 28. 18. When God had preserved Jacob in the Night, in token of his thankfulness, he took the stone upon which he had slept, n1 vbds vvn p-acp n2: av-j p-acp d c-acp vbdr j. av pn22 vvb pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, (c-acp pn31 vvd n1 cc n1.) dt ord n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp d n1, pp-f r-crq pn22 vvb p-acp n1 vbds np1 crd crd c-crq np1 vhd vvn np1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1, pns31 vvd dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vhd vvn, (10) sermon (DIV2) 62 Page 52
227 and set it up for a pillar, and powred Oil upon it, he did the like again Gen. 35. 14 whether it were done, and Set it up for a pillar, and poured Oil upon it, he did the like again Gen. 35. 14 whither it were done, cc vvd pn31 a-acp p-acp dt n1, cc vvn n1 p-acp pn31, pns31 vdd dt j av np1 crd crd cs pn31 vbdr vdn, (10) sermon (DIV2) 62 Page 52
228 as a note of the consecration of the place, to the service of God, or an Eucharistical Sacrifice, may possibly be questioned by some, as a note of the consecration of the place, to the service of God, or an Eucharistical Sacrifice, may possibly be questioned by Some, c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt j n1, vmb av-j vbi vvn p-acp d, (10) sermon (DIV2) 62 Page 52
282 It is said of the Ointment, with which Mary anointed our Lord, that when she brake the Box, the savour of it filled the room. It is said of the Ointment, with which Marry anointed our Lord, that when she brake the Box, the savour of it filled the room. pn31 vbz vvn pp-f dt n1, p-acp r-crq vvi vvn po12 n1, cst c-crq pns31 vvd dt n1, dt n1 pp-f pn31 vvd dt n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 70 Page 55
229 but the latter seemeth to me most probable, considering the subsequent use of Oil (under the law) to this purpose, of which you may read in Leviticus Ch. 2. v. 1. 3. 4. It was not lawful, in offerings which were to bring iniquity to remembrance. Numb. but the latter seems to me most probable, considering the subsequent use of Oil (under the law) to this purpose, of which you may read in Leviticus Christ 2. v. 1. 3. 4. It was not lawful, in offerings which were to bring iniquity to remembrance. Numb. cc-acp dt d vvz p-acp pno11 av-ds j, vvg dt j n1 pp-f n1 (p-acp dt n1) p-acp d n1, pp-f r-crq pn22 vmb vvi p-acp np1 np1 crd n1 crd crd crd pn31 vbds xx j, p-acp n2 r-crq vbdr p-acp vvb n1 p-acp n1. j. (10) sermon (DIV2) 62 Page 52
230 5. 15. No ▪ testimony of Joy might there be shewn. 5. 15. No ▪ testimony of Joy might there be shown. crd crd uh-x ▪ n1 pp-f n1 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn. (10) sermon (DIV2) 62 Page 52
231 It was also used in Consecrations of persons; and that either to the Kingly, Priestly, or Prophetical Office. It was also used in Consecrations of Persons; and that either to the Kingly, Priestly, or Prophetical Office. pn31 vbds av vvn p-acp n2 pp-f n2; cc cst d p-acp dt j, j, cc j n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 63 Page 52
232 Samuel used Oil in the anointing both of Saul, & David to the Kingly Office. Samuel used Oil in the anointing both of Saul, & David to the Kingly Office. np1 vvn n1 p-acp dt vvg d pp-f np1, cc np1 p-acp dt j n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 63 Page 52
233 The same you read also in the anointing of Jehu, 2 King. 10. 3. Elisha the Prophet was anointed. So was the High Priest. The same you read also in the anointing of Jehu, 2 King. 10. 3. Elisha the Prophet was anointed. So was the High Priest. dt d pn22 vvb av p-acp dt vvg pp-f np1, crd n1. crd crd np1 dt n1 vbds vvn. np1 vbds dt j n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 63 Page 52
234 You have a description of the Oil, and a particular Precept, and direction for the composition of it, Exod. 30. 22. This was called the holy anointing Oil, with which Aaron and his Sons were anointed. The Tabernacle (also) and the Ark, with all things belonging to them, were to be anointed with it, You have a description of the Oil, and a particular Precept, and direction for the composition of it, Exod 30. 22. This was called the holy anointing Oil, with which Aaron and his Sons were anointed. The Tabernacle (also) and the Ark, with all things belonging to them, were to be anointed with it, pn22 vhb dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt j n1, cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, np1 crd crd d vbds vvn dt j vvg n1, p-acp r-crq np1 cc po31 n2 vbdr vvn. dt n1 (av) cc dt n1, p-acp d n2 vvg p-acp pno32, vbdr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pn31, (10) sermon (DIV2) 63 Page 52
235 as you will find in that Chapter. as you will find in that Chapter. c-acp pn22 vmb vvi p-acp d n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 63 Page 52
236 Besides this Sacred use of Oil there was also a civil, and ordinary use of it. Beside this Sacred use of Oil there was also a civil, and ordinary use of it. p-acp d j n1 pp-f n1 a-acp vbds av dt j, cc j n1 pp-f pn31. (10) sermon (DIV2) 64 Page 52
237 Thus they used it either for bodily nourishment; Thus they used it either for bodily nourishment; av pns32 vvd pn31 av-d p-acp j n1; (10) sermon (DIV2) 64 Page 52
238 the widow 1 Kings 17. 12. Told the Prophet that she had but a little Oil in the cruse. the widow 1 Kings 17. 12. Told the Prophet that she had but a little Oil in the cruse. dt n1 crd n2 crd crd vvd dt n1 cst pns31 vhd p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 64 Page 52
239 Or, 2. For delight and pleasure, as we now use our sweet powders, our dry, and liquid perfumes. Or, 2. For delight and pleasure, as we now use our sweet powders, our dry, and liquid perfumes. cc, crd p-acp n1 cc n1, c-acp pns12 av vvb po12 j n2, po12 j, cc j-jn n2. (10) sermon (DIV2) 64 Page 52
240 Joab chargeth the woman of Tekoah (being to personate a mourner) not to anoint her self with Oil. Esther and the other Maids, that were to be brought before Ahashuerus; were (for 6 months) to be perfumed with Oils. Christ complains of Simon that he had not anointed his head with Oil. Mary anointed Christ with Oil, or Ointment, Joh. 11. 2. and the Woman poured out a Box of Ointment, Spikenard upon his head. Joab charges the woman of Tekoah (being to personate a mourner) not to anoint her self with Oil. Esther and the other Maids, that were to be brought before Ahasuerus; were (for 6 months) to be perfumed with Oils. christ complains of Simon that he had not anointed his head with Oil. Mary anointed christ with Oil, or Ointment, John 11. 2. and the Woman poured out a Box of Ointment, Spikenard upon his head. np1 vvz dt n1 pp-f np1 (vbg p-acp vvi dt n1) xx p-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp np1 np1 cc dt j-jn n2, cst vbdr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp np1; vbdr (c-acp crd n2) pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n2. np1 vvz pp-f np1 cst pns31 vhd xx vvn po31 n1 p-acp np1 np1 j-vvn np1 p-acp n1, cc n1, np1 crd crd cc dt n1 vvd av dt n1 pp-f n1, np1 p-acp po31 n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 64 Page 52
241 Now from this civil and sacred use of Oil, and the effects, the terms of Oil, and Ointment, and Anointing are also used metaph•rically in Scripture. Now from this civil and sacred use of Oil, and the effects, the terms of Oil, and Ointment, and Anointing Are also used metaph•rically in Scripture. av p-acp d j cc j n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n2, dt n2 pp-f n1, cc n1, cc vvg vbr av vvn av-j p-acp n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 65 Page 53
242 Thus Oil and Ointments in Scripture signify the graces of Gods Spirit, and Anointing signifies that gracious Divine Act by which we are made partakers of those graces. Thus Oil and Ointments in Scripture signify the graces of God's Spirit, and Anointing signifies that gracious Divine Act by which we Are made partakers of those graces. av n1 cc n2 p-acp n1 vvi dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1, cc vvg vvz d j j-jn n1 p-acp r-crq pns12 vbr vvn n2 pp-f d n2. (10) sermon (DIV2) 65 Page 53
243 To this sense the Psalmist speaketh, God hath anointed thee with the Oil of Gladness above thy fellows, Psal. 45. 7. which the Apostle applieth to Christ, Heb. 1. 9. and St. John expoundeth, saying, The Spirit was not given unto him by measure, which is plainly expressed, Acts 10. 38. God hath anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost, and with power. To this sense the Psalmist speaks, God hath anointed thee with the Oil of Gladness above thy Fellows, Psalm 45. 7. which the Apostle Applieth to christ, Hebrew 1. 9. and Saint John expoundeth, saying, The Spirit was not given unto him by measure, which is plainly expressed, Acts 10. 38. God hath anointed jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost, and with power. p-acp d n1 dt n1 vvz, np1 vhz vvn pno21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po21 n2, np1 crd crd r-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp np1, np1 crd crd cc n1 np1 vvz, vvg, dt n1 vbds xx vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp n1, r-crq vbz av-j vvn, n2 crd crd np1 vhz vvn np1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt j n1, cc p-acp n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 65 Page 53
244 And as the holy anointing Oil (under the old Law) wetted not Aarons - head alone, but ran down upon the Skirts of his Garment, so this holy (metaphorical) Oil doth also. And as the holy anointing Oil (under the old Law) wetted not Aaron's - head alone, but ran down upon the Skirts of his Garment, so this holy (metaphorical) Oil does also. cc p-acp dt j vvg n1 (p-acp dt j n1) vvd xx npg1 - vvb av-j, p-acp vvd a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, av d j (j) n1 vdz av. (10) sermon (DIV2) 65 Page 53
245 Hence as David said, Psal. 92. 10. Thou hast anointed me with fresh Oil; Hence as David said, Psalm 92. 10. Thou hast anointed me with fresh Oil; av c-acp np1 vvd, np1 crd crd pns21 vh2 vvn pno11 p-acp j n1; (10) sermon (DIV2) 65 Page 53
246 and the People of God then were called the Lords anointed: So (under the New Testament) the Children of God are said to have an unction, and the People of God then were called the lords anointed: So (under the New Testament) the Children of God Are said to have an unction, cc dt n1 pp-f np1 av vbdr vvn dt n2 vvn: av (p-acp dt j n1) dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr vvn pc-acp vhi dt n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 65 Page 53
247 & it is said that this Anointing abideth in them. Thus that of St. John is made good, Of his fulness we have received grace for grace. & it is said that this Anointing Abideth in them. Thus that of Saint John is made good, Of his fullness we have received grace for grace. cc pn31 vbz vvn cst d vvg vvz p-acp pno32. av d pp-f n1 np1 vbz vvn j, pp-f po31 n1 pns12 vhb vvn n1 p-acp n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 65 Page 53
248 By Christs Ointments, we understand then, the Grace that was poured out upon him, and which dwelleth in him: By Christ Ointments, we understand then, the Grace that was poured out upon him, and which dwells in him: p-acp npg1 n2, pns12 vvb av, dt vvb cst vbds vvn av p-acp pno31, cc r-crq vvz p-acp pno31: (10) sermon (DIV2) 65 Page 53
249 and in this sense I find the generality of sober Expositors agreed. and in this sense I find the generality of Sobrium Expositors agreed. cc p-acp d n1 pns11 vvb dt n1 pp-f j n2 vvn. (10) sermon (DIV2) 65 Page 53
250 Now these Ointments are said to be NONLATINALPHABET good, the signification of which term, I opened to you before, Now these Ointments Are said to be good, the signification of which term, I opened to you before, av d n2 vbr vvn pc-acp vbi j, dt n1 pp-f r-crq n1, pns11 vvd p-acp pn22 a-acp, (10) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 53
251 and when I come to the propositions of Doctrine, I shall more particularly shew you the goodness of them in every notion of good. and when I come to the propositions of Doctrine, I shall more particularly show you the Goodness of them in every notion of good. cc c-crq pns11 vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, pns11 vmb av-dc av-j vvi pn22 dt n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp d n1 pp-f j. (10) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 53
252 But these Ointments, are also said to cast a Savour. — At the savour of thy good Ointments. But these Ointments, Are also said to cast a Savour. — At the savour of thy good Ointments. p-acp d n2, vbr av vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1. — p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 j n2. (10) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 53
253 A smell or savour is Qualitas olfactu sensibilis, some quality of a thing which we discern by our external sense of smelling, being conveyed to us by the mediation of the Air: A smell or savour is Qualitas olfactu sensibilis, Some quality of a thing which we discern by our external sense of smelling, being conveyed to us by the mediation of the Air: dt n1 cc n1 vbz fw-la fw-la fw-la, d n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp po12 j n1 pp-f vvg, vbg vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 67 Page 53
254 By the smell of Christs Graces, we can understand nothing else, than the Spiritual sense of the love of Christ, which by the mediation, By the smell of Christ Graces, we can understand nothing Else, than the Spiritual sense of the love of christ, which by the mediation, p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2, pns12 vmb vvi pix av, cs dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq p-acp dt n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 67 Page 53
255 and breathing of the holy Spirit of God is discerned by the Soul. The word in the Hebrew signifies any perception of a thing, it is used, Is. 11. v. 3. where it is said of Christ, that the Spirit of the Lord (resting upon him) shall make him (as we translate it) of a quick understanding in the fear of the Lord: and breathing of the holy Spirit of God is discerned by the Soul. The word in the Hebrew signifies any perception of a thing, it is used, Is. 11. v. 3. where it is said of christ, that the Spirit of the Lord (resting upon him) shall make him (as we translate it) of a quick understanding in the Fear of the Lord: cc vvg pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 dt n1 p-acp dt njp vvz d n1 pp-f dt n1, pn31 vbz vvn, np1 crd n1 crd c-crq pn31 vbz vvn pp-f np1, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 (vvg p-acp pno31) vmb vvi pno31 (c-acp pns12 vvb pn31) pp-f dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 67 Page 53
256 the Hebrew is he shall be smelled, in the fear of the Lord. the Hebrew is he shall be smelled, in the Fear of the Lord. dt njp vbz pns31 vmb vbi vvn, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 67 Page 53
257 And Judg. 16. 9. we translate it, when it toucheth the fire, the Hebrew word is the same, when it smelleth the fire; And Judges 16. 9. we translate it, when it touches the fire, the Hebrew word is the same, when it smelleth the fire; np1 np1 crd crd pns12 vvb pn31, c-crq pn31 vvz dt n1, dt njp n1 vbz dt d, c-crq pn31 vvz dt n1; (10) sermon (DIV2) 67 Page 53
258 that is, when the fire cometh to it: when it hath any sense of the fire. I conclude then; that is, when the fire comes to it: when it hath any sense of the fire. I conclude then; cst vbz, c-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp pn31: c-crq pn31 vhz d n1 pp-f dt n1. pns11 vvb av; (10) sermon (DIV2) 67 Page 53
259 that as Christs Ointments are the graces with which he is filled: that as Christ Ointments Are the graces with which he is filled: cst c-acp npg1 n2 vbr dt n2 p-acp r-crq pns31 vbz vvn: (10) sermon (DIV2) 67 Page 54
260 So the savour of these Ointments, is nothing else than the souls perception, and sense of that Christ, by the mediation of the holy Spirit of God, breathing his grace, So the savour of these Ointments, is nothing Else than the Souls perception, and sense of that christ, by the mediation of the holy Spirit of God, breathing his grace, av dt n1 pp-f d n2, vbz pix av av dt n2 n1, cc n1 pp-f cst np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1, vvg po31 n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 67 Page 54
261 and love upon the Souls of his People. And this is sufficient to have spoken for the explication of this first phrase. and love upon the Souls of his People. And this is sufficient to have spoken for the explication of this First phrase. cc vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. cc d vbz j pc-acp vhi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d ord n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 67 Page 54
262 It follows, NONLATINALPHABET Thy name is as an Ointment poured forth, Job speaking of God saith, what is his name? and what is his Sons name? Let us enquire a little concerning the name of Christ in this Text. It follows, Thy name is as an Ointment poured forth, Job speaking of God Says, what is his name? and what is his Sons name? Let us inquire a little Concerning the name of christ in this Text. pn31 vvz, po21 n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 vvd av, np1 vvg pp-f np1 vvz, r-crq vbz po31 n1? cc q-crq vbz po31 ng1 n1? vvb pno12 vvi dt j vvg dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d np1 (10) sermon (DIV2) 67 Page 54
263 A name is an appellation given to some person, or thing, either to express the nature, and being of it; A name is an appellation given to Some person, or thing, either to express the nature, and being of it; dt n1 vbz dt n1 vvn p-acp d n1, cc n1, av-d pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc vbg pp-f pn31; (10) sermon (DIV2) 68 Page 54
264 or to distinguish it from another thing. or to distinguish it from Another thing. cc pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp j-jn n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 68 Page 54
265 God cannot properly be said to have a name, because no term can fully explicate to us his divine essence. God cannot properly be said to have a name, Because no term can Fully explicate to us his divine essence. n1 vmbx av-j vbi vvn pc-acp vhi dt n1, c-acp dx n1 vmb av-j vvi p-acp pno12 po31 j-jn n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 68 Page 54
266 But yet God is pleased in some little measure to make himself known to us: Now whatsoever God thus makes himself known unto us by, that is his name: More particularly: But yet God is pleased in Some little measure to make himself known to us: Now whatsoever God thus makes himself known unto us by, that is his name: More particularly: p-acp av np1 vbz vvn p-acp d j n1 pc-acp vvi px31 vvn p-acp pno12: av c-crq np1 av vvz px31 vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp, cst vbz po31 n1: av-dc av-j: (10) sermon (DIV2) 68 Page 54
267 The second Person in the holy Trinity, considered as our Mediator, and in reference to the great work of mans redemption, had several names: The second Person in the holy Trinity, considered as our Mediator, and in Referente to the great work of men redemption, had several names: dt ord n1 p-acp dt j np1, vvn p-acp po12 n1, cc p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f ng1 n1, vhd j n2: (10) sermon (DIV2) 68 Page 54
268 One expressing the two natures which were united in that Divine Person, that was his name Emanuel, which signifieth God with us. One expressing the two nature's which were united in that Divine Person, that was his name Emmanuel, which signifies God with us. crd vvg dt crd n2 r-crq vbdr vvn p-acp d j-jn n1, cst vbds po31 n1 np1, r-crq vvz np1 p-acp pno12. (10) sermon (DIV2) 68 Page 54
269 Another expressing the great work which he had to do, viz. To save his People from their sins, therefore his name was called Jesus. A third expressing his designation & consecration to his Office; another expressing the great work which he had to do, viz. To save his People from their Sins, Therefore his name was called jesus. A third expressing his designation & consecration to his Office; j-jn vvg dt j n1 r-crq pns31 vhd pc-acp vdi, n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp po32 n2, av po31 n1 vbds vvn np1. dt ord vvg po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 n1; (10) sermon (DIV2) 68 Page 54
270 thus he was called Messiah and Christ, both signifying the same thing Anointed. Gregory understands it of the name Christ, thus he was called Messiah and christ, both signifying the same thing Anointed. Gregory understands it of the name christ, av pns31 vbds vvn np1 cc np1, d vvg dt d n1 vvn. np1 vvz pn31 pp-f dt n1 np1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 68 Page 54
271 and the name Messiah, so doth Lud. de Ponte. Genebrard, Lyra, and others of the name Jesus. and the name Messiah, so does Lud. de Ponte. Genebrard, Lyra, and Others of the name jesus. cc dt n1 np1, av vdz np1 fw-fr np1. np1, np1, cc n2-jn pp-f dt n1 np1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 68 Page 54
272 But I know no reason why we should dispute so nicely for the particular name, when as Christ had several names, either expressive of his Divine, or Human nature, But I know no reason why we should dispute so nicely for the particular name, when as christ had several names, either expressive of his Divine, or Human nature, cc-acp pns11 vvb dx n1 c-crq pns12 vmd vvi av av-j p-acp dt j n1, c-crq p-acp np1 vhd j n2, d j pp-f po31 j-jn, cc j n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 69 Page 54
273 or of his personal capacity, as both Natures were united in him: or else expressing the vertues and graces of his Person: or of his personal capacity, as both Nature's were united in him: or Else expressing the Virtues and graces of his Person: cc pp-f po31 j n1, p-acp d n2 vbdr vvn p-acp pno31: cc av vvg dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po31 n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 69 Page 54
274 or else relating to one or another, or all his sacred Offices; or Else relating to one or Another, or all his sacred Offices; cc av vvg p-acp crd cc n-jn, cc d po31 j n2; (10) sermon (DIV2) 69 Page 54
275 and indeed what is said in the Text, is true concerning every name of Christ as well as another: and indeed what is said in the Text, is true Concerning every name of christ as well as Another: cc av q-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, vbz j vvg d n1 pp-f np1 c-acp av c-acp j-jn: (10) sermon (DIV2) 69 Page 54
276 Each of his names is, As an Ointment poured forth. And besides I see a more comprehensive interpretation of the term equally true with this: Each of his names is, As an Ointment poured forth. And beside I see a more comprehensive Interpretation of the term equally true with this: d pp-f po31 n2 vbz, p-acp dt n1 vvd av. cc p-acp pns11 vvb dt av-dc j n1 pp-f dt n1 av-jn j p-acp d: (10) sermon (DIV2) 69 Page 54
277 Thy name. Whatsoever thou art made known by unto us; Thy name. Whatsoever thou art made known by unto us; po21 n1. r-crq pns21 vb2r vvn vvn p-acp p-acp pno12; (10) sermon (DIV2) 69 Page 54
278 thy word, ordinances, grace, gospel, it is all like Oil poured forth, NONLATINALPHABET the word translated poured forth, cometh from the Hebrew Radix NONLATINALPHABET he hath emptied, or exhausted. Christs name is compared to Oil, thy word, ordinances, grace, gospel, it is all like Oil poured forth, the word translated poured forth, comes from the Hebrew Radix he hath emptied, or exhausted. Christ name is compared to Oil, po21 n1, n2, n1, n1, pn31 vbz d j n1 vvd av, dt n1 vvn vvd av, vvz p-acp dt njp fw-la pns31 vhz vvn, cc vvn. npg1 n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 69 Page 54
279 & to Oil emptied, & poured out. & to Oil emptied, & poured out. cc p-acp n1 vvn, cc vvd av. (10) sermon (DIV2) 69 Page 54
280 Oyl in the Box is sweet, very sweet, it maketh the Box sweet, but it casts not forth its smell abroad: Oil in the Box is sweet, very sweet, it makes the Box sweet, but it Cast not forth its smell abroad: n1 p-acp dt n1 vbz j, av j, pn31 vvz dt n1 j, cc-acp pn31 vvz xx av po31 n1 av: (10) sermon (DIV2) 70 Page 54
283 Nor is it said, thy name is as an Ointment dropped out: but as an Ointment poured forth as Ointment NONLATINALPHABET emptied, Nor is it said, thy name is as an Ointment dropped out: but as an Ointment poured forth as Ointment emptied, ccx vbz pn31 vvn, po21 n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 vvd av: cc-acp p-acp dt n1 vvd av p-acp n1 vvn, (10) sermon (DIV2) 71 Page 55
284 or exhausted, NONLATINALPHABET (saith the Septuagint version.) Take the Lord Jesus Christ, as he is one with the Father, God over all blessed for ever; or exhausted, (Says the septuagint version.) Take the Lord jesus christ, as he is one with the Father, God over all blessed for ever; cc vvn, (vvz dt j n1.) vvb dt n1 np1 np1, c-acp pns31 vbz pi p-acp dt n1, np1 p-acp d j-vvn p-acp av; (10) sermon (DIV2) 71 Page 55
285 so he is the Fountain and Original of Grace, full of good Ointments: But now look upon him as our Mediator, in which notion, the names of Jesus, Christ, Messias, Emanuel, &c. belong unto him, so he is the Fountain and Original of Grace, full of good Ointments: But now look upon him as our Mediator, in which notion, the names of jesus, christ, Messias, Emmanuel, etc. belong unto him, av pns31 vbz dt n1 cc j-jn pp-f n1, j pp-f j n2: cc-acp av vvb p-acp pno31 c-acp po12 n1, p-acp r-crq n1, dt n2 pp-f np1, np1, np1, np1, av vvi p-acp pno31, (10) sermon (DIV2) 71 Page 55
286 so he is as Oil poured forth. The grace of the hypostatical union is poured out upon him, he is God with us. The fulness of the God-Head, dwelleth in him NONLATINALPHABET, bodily. The Revelation of Christ to the world, so he is as Oil poured forth. The grace of the hypostatical Union is poured out upon him, he is God with us. The fullness of the God-Head, dwells in him, bodily. The Revelation of christ to the world, av pns31 vbz p-acp n1 vvd av. dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vbz vvn av p-acp pno31, pns31 vbz np1 p-acp pno12. dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvz p-acp pno31, j. dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 71 Page 55
287 as the Saviour of the Sons of Men, is as an Ointment poured forth, which smells sweet in the Nostrils of all the world, as the Saviour of the Sons of Men, is as an Ointment poured forth, which smells sweet in the Nostrils of all the world, c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n2, vbz p-acp dt n1 vvd av, r-crq vvz j p-acp dt n2 pp-f d dt n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 71 Page 55
288 and filleth the whole Creation with a sweet savour. The more special revelation of the Lord Jesus Christ unto the particular souls of the Saints, is as an Ointment poured forth. and fills the Whole Creation with a sweet savour. The more special Revelation of the Lord jesus christ unto the particular Souls of the Saints, is as an Ointment poured forth. cc vvz dt j-jn n1 p-acp dt j n1. dt av-dc j n1 pp-f dt n1 np1 np1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n2, vbz p-acp dt n1 vvd av. (10) sermon (DIV2) 71 Page 55
289 Christ apprehended, and applyed by faith unto the soul is exceeding sweet to it. To you that believe (saith the Apostle) he is precious. christ apprehended, and applied by faith unto the soul is exceeding sweet to it. To you that believe (Says the Apostle) he is precious. np1 vvd, cc vvd p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 vbz av-vvg j p-acp pn31. p-acp pn22 cst vvb (vvz dt n1) pns31 vbz j. (10) sermon (DIV2) 71 Page 55
290 It followeth, NONLATINALPHABET Therefore do the Virgins love thee. It follows, Therefore do the Virgins love thee. pn31 vvz, av vdb dt ng1 n1 pno21. (10) sermon (DIV2) 72 Page 55
291 Amongst men, the term Virgin, signifies one who hath not lain with Man, neither as a Wife, nor as a Strumpet. By a metaphor the Servants of God in Scripture are called Virgins, because it is their duty, among men, the term Virgae, signifies one who hath not lain with Man, neither as a Wife, nor as a Strumpet. By a metaphor the Servants of God in Scripture Are called Virgins, Because it is their duty, p-acp n2, dt n1 n1, vvz pi r-crq vhz xx vvn p-acp n1, av-dx c-acp dt n1, ccx p-acp dt n1. p-acp dt n1 dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 vbr vvn n2, c-acp pn31 vbz po32 n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 73 Page 55
292 and will be their care to keep themselves unspotted from the world, from all filthiness, both of Flesh and Spirit (as the Apostle speaketh) the 144000 glorified Saints, mentioned, Rev. 14. 4. are called Virgins. The professors of the Gospel at large, are so called in the parable, Mat. 25. of which, and will be their care to keep themselves unspotted from the world, from all filthiness, both of Flesh and Spirit (as the Apostle speaks) the 144000 glorified Saints, mentioned, Rev. 14. 4. Are called Virgins. The professors of the Gospel At large, Are so called in the parable, Mathew 25. of which, cc vmb vbi po32 n1 pc-acp vvi px32 j p-acp dt n1, p-acp d n1, d pp-f n1 cc n1 (c-acp dt n1 vvz) dt crd vvn n2, vvn, n1 crd crd vbr vvn n2. dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp j, vbr av vvn p-acp dt n1, np1 crd pp-f r-crq, (10) sermon (DIV2) 73 Page 55
293 though as to the matter of their own salvation, some were wise some soolish, yet all kept themselves from the Paganish Spiritual Adultery with Devils, Stocks and Stones. Gods People of Israel anciently was called a Virgin, Jer. 31. 4. 13. And Saint Paul professeth it his desire, to present the Saints at Corinth — as a chast Virgin unto Christ, to which purpose he was jealous over them with a godly jealousy, 2 Cor. 11. 2. though as to the matter of their own salvation, Some were wise Some soolish, yet all kept themselves from the Paganish Spiritual Adultery with Devils, Stocks and Stones. God's People of Israel anciently was called a Virgae, Jer. 31. 4. 13. And Saint Paul Professes it his desire, to present the Saints At Corinth — as a chaste Virgae unto christ, to which purpose he was jealous over them with a godly jealousy, 2 Cor. 11. 2. cs c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 d n1, d vbdr j d j, av d vvd px32 p-acp dt vvb j n1 p-acp n2, n2 cc n2. npg1 n1 pp-f np1 av-jn vbds vvn dt n1, np1 crd crd crd cc n1 np1 vvz pn31 po31 n1, p-acp j dt n2 p-acp np1 — p-acp dt j n1 p-acp np1, p-acp r-crq n1 pns31 vbds j p-acp pno32 p-acp dt j n1, crd np1 crd crd (10) sermon (DIV2) 73 Page 55
294 The word here translated virgins cometh from the Heb. root NONLATINALPHABET which signifies to be hid and covered, either Because the gravity of former times caused Parents to keep their Virgins, as it were hidden, in their Houses, until Marriage. The word Here translated Virgins comes from the Hebrew root which signifies to be hid and covered, either Because the gravity of former times caused Parents to keep their Virgins, as it were hidden, in their Houses, until Marriage. dt n1 av vvn n2 vvz p-acp dt np1 n1 r-crq vvz pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn, d c-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2 vvd n2 pc-acp vvi po32 n2, c-acp pn31 vbdr vvn, p-acp po32 n2, c-acp n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 55
312 and more specially to her soul as her Saviour, was as an Ointment poured forth. and more specially to her soul as her Saviour, was as an Ointment poured forth. cc av-dc av-j p-acp po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, vbds p-acp dt n1 vvd av. (10) sermon (DIV2) 77 Page 56
295 Or else because the modesty of those more innocent times, allowed not Virgins to go without their Vails; as it were hidden from vulgar sight. Or Else Because the modesty of those more innocent times, allowed not Virgins to go without their Vails; as it were hidden from Vulgar sighed. cc av c-acp dt n1 pp-f d dc j-jn n2, vvd xx n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n2; p-acp pn31 vbdr vvn p-acp j n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 56
296 Rebeccah, when she came near unto Isaac, took a Vail, and covered herself; which usage continued a long time after, especially in publick Assemblies. Rebecca, when she Come near unto Isaac, took a vail, and covered herself; which usage continued a long time After, especially in public Assemblies. np1, c-crq pns31 vvd av-j p-acp np1, vvd dt vvb, cc vvn px31; r-crq n1 vvd dt j n1 a-acp, av-j p-acp j n2. (10) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 56
297 Tertullian hath a peculiar Book de velandis Virginibus, concerning the vailing of Virgins, where he bitterly inveigheth against those who had broken those bars of modesty, Tertullian hath a peculiar Book de Velandis Virginibus, Concerning the vailing of Virgins, where he bitterly inveigheth against those who had broken those bars of modesty, np1 vhz dt j n1 fw-fr fw-fr fw-la, vvg dt vvg pp-f n2, c-crq pns31 av-j vvz p-acp d r-crq vhd vvn d n2 pp-f n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 56
298 and calleth them capita nundinatitia, pudorem ostentatitiae Virginitatis, (what would he have said to the bare Necks, and calls them capita nundinatitia, Pudorem ostentatitiae Virginitatis, (what would he have said to the bore Necks, cc vvz pno32 fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la, (r-crq vmd pns31 vhb vvn p-acp dt j n2, (10) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 56
299 and open Breasts of this Age?) But I told you by Virgins here are meant the true Children of God, who are called hidden ones, Psal. 83. 3. such who (being cleansed) have neither spot nor wrinkle, and open Breasts of this Age?) But I told you by Virgins Here Are meant the true Children of God, who Are called hidden ones, Psalm 83. 3. such who (being cleansed) have neither spot nor wrinkle, cc j n2 pp-f d n1?) p-acp pns11 vvd pn22 p-acp n2 av vbr vvn dt j n2 pp-f np1, r-crq vbr vvn j pi2, np1 crd crd d r-crq (vbg vvn) vhb dx n1 ccx n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 56
300 but are holy, and without blemish; but Are holy, and without blemish; cc-acp vbr j, cc p-acp n1; (10) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 56
301 thus of old, Origen, and Gregor. magnus, and more lately Beda with the generality of modern Expositors, interpret it. thus of old, Origen, and Gregory. magnus, and more lately Beda with the generality of modern Expositors, interpret it. av pp-f j, np1, cc np1. fw-la, cc av-dc av-j np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2, vvb pn31. (10) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 56
302 Mercer by Virgins seems to understand the Gentiles, who had not heard of Christ, yet should be also induced to love him, upon the report of his Excellencies, revealed to them in the preaching of the Gospel, Mercer by Virgins seems to understand the Gentiles, who had not herd of christ, yet should be also induced to love him, upon the report of his Excellencies, revealed to them in the preaching of the Gospel, n1 p-acp n2 vvz pc-acp vvi dt n2-j, r-crq vhd xx vvn pp-f np1, av vmd vbi av vvn pc-acp vvi pno31, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 56
303 but the other Interpretation, is proper enough, and more generally received, to which I shall adhere. These Virgins love Christ NONLATINALPHABET but the other Interpretation, is proper enough, and more generally received, to which I shall adhere. These Virgins love christ cc-acp dt j-jn n1, vbz j av-d, cc av-dc av-j vvn, p-acp r-crq pns11 vmb vvi. np1 ng1 vvb np1 (10) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 56
304 The word translated love, is ordinarily used, and so interpreted it hath a great cognation with NONLATINALPHABET voluit he hath willed, and NONLATINALPHABET desideravit, he hath desired. The word translated love, is ordinarily used, and so interpreted it hath a great cognation with voluit he hath willed, and Desideravit, he hath desired. dt n1 vvn n1, vbz av-j vvn, cc av vvd pn31 vhz dt j n1 p-acp fw-la pns31 vhz vvn, cc n1, pns31 vhz vvn. (10) sermon (DIV2) 75 Page 56
305 Love is nothing else, but a willing of good to the object beloved, and desire is the eldest Daughter, and first fruit of love. Love is nothing Else, but a willing of good to the Object Beloved, and desire is the eldest Daughter, and First fruit of love. n1 vbz pix av, cc-acp dt vvg pp-f j p-acp dt n1 vvn, cc vvb vbz dt js-jn n1, cc ord n1 pp-f n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 75 Page 56
306 For the particles NONLATINALPHABET therefore, they shew the cause of the believers loving of the Lord Jesus Christ, For the particles Therefore, they show the cause of the believers loving of the Lord jesus christ, p-acp dt n2 av, pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n2 vvg pp-f dt n1 np1 np1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 76 Page 56
307 because of the savour of his good Ointments. The excellencies of grace which are in him, of which it hath a spiritual sense. Because of the savour of his good Ointments. The excellencies of grace which Are in him, of which it hath a spiritual sense. c-acp pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 j n2. dt n2 pp-f n1 r-crq vbr p-acp pno31, pp-f r-crq pn31 vhz dt j n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 76 Page 56
308 This whole verse comprehends a second Argument, by which the Spouse inforceth her first petition, The first was drawn, from that high esteem which her soul had of the love, and grace of Christ. This Whole verse comprehends a second Argument, by which the Spouse enforceth her First petition, The First was drawn, from that high esteem which her soul had of the love, and grace of christ. d j-jn n1 vvz dt ord n1, p-acp r-crq dt n1 vvz pno31 ord n1, dt ord vbds vvn, p-acp d j n1 r-crq po31 n1 vhd pp-f dt n1, cc n1 pp-f np1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 77 Page 56
309 2. This is drawn, from that particular affection which she had for him (common to all spiritual Virgins) which she shews was not brutish, and irrational; 2. This is drawn, from that particular affection which she had for him (Common to all spiritual Virgins) which she shows was not brutish, and irrational; crd d vbz vvn, p-acp d j n1 r-crq pns31 vhd p-acp pno31 (j p-acp d j n2) r-crq pns31 vvz vbds xx j, cc j; (10) sermon (DIV2) 77 Page 56
310 no, it was because he was full of grace; which was more precious, than the most excellent Ointments, no, it was Because he was full of grace; which was more precious, than the most excellent Ointments, uh-dx, pn31 vbds c-acp pns31 vbds j pp-f n1; r-crq vbds av-dc j, cs dt av-ds j n2, (10) sermon (DIV2) 77 Page 56
311 and she had received the savour of this grace; for his discovery of himself to the world as a Saviour, and she had received the savour of this grace; for his discovery of himself to the world as a Saviour, cc pns31 vhd vvn dt n1 pp-f d n1; p-acp po31 n1 pp-f px31 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 77 Page 56
314 Oh! That it might please my dearly beloved Saviour, who is my Spiritual Bridegroom, to shew me some token of special love, Oh! That it might please my dearly Beloved Saviour, who is my Spiritual Bridegroom, to show me Some token of special love, uh cst pn31 vmd vvi po11 av-jn j-vvn n1, r-crq vbz po11 j n1, pc-acp vvi pno11 d n1 pp-f j n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 79 Page 57
315 and to multiply those tokens to me more specially, in and by the words of his Mouth, in Gospel Doctrines to speak unto my Soul, which doth really prefer the tokens of his love, and to multiply those tokens to me more specially, in and by the words of his Mouth, in Gospel Doctrines to speak unto my Soul, which does really prefer the tokens of his love, cc pc-acp vvi d n2 p-acp pno11 av-dc av-j, p-acp cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp n1 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp po11 n1, r-crq vdz av-j vvb dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 79 Page 57
316 and influences of his grace, before the most choice of all creature comforts. My beloved is full of grace and love, which is sweet like good Ointment; and influences of his grace, before the most choice of all creature comforts. My Beloved is full of grace and love, which is sweet like good Ointment; cc n2 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp dt av-ds n1 pp-f d n1 vvz. po11 j-vvn vbz j pp-f n1 cc n1, r-crq vbz j av-j j n1; (10) sermon (DIV2) 79 Page 57
317 every discovery of himself is as sweet as Ointment poured forth, therefore doth my Soul love him; every discovery of himself is as sweet as Ointment poured forth, Therefore does my Soul love him; d n1 pp-f px31 vbz a-acp j c-acp n1 vvd av, av vdz po11 n1 vvb pno31; (10) sermon (DIV2) 79 Page 57
318 and not my Soul only, but the Souls of all those, who are not deflowered by the world, and by lusts. and not my Soul only, but the Souls of all those, who Are not deflowered by the world, and by Lustiest. cc xx po11 n1 av-j, cc-acp dt n2 pp-f d d, r-crq vbr xx vvn p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp n2. (10) sermon (DIV2) 79 Page 57
319 From the words thus opened, several propositions of truth may be observed. The mercies which the believing Soul thirsts after, are spiritual distinguishing mercies. From the words thus opened, several propositions of truth may be observed. The Mercies which the believing Soul thirsts After, Are spiritual distinguishing Mercies. p-acp dt n2 av vvn, j n2 pp-f n1 vmb vbi vvn. dt n2 r-crq dt j-vvg n1 vvz a-acp, vbr j j-vvg n2. (10) sermon (DIV2) 80 Page 57
320 The least of Christ [ a kiss ] is exceeding precious to a gracious Soul. Though the least influences of grace be precious to believers: The least of christ [ a kiss ] is exceeding precious to a gracious Soul. Though the least influences of grace be precious to believers: dt ds pp-f np1 [ dt vvi ] vbz av-vvg j p-acp dt j n1 cs dt ds n2 pp-f n1 vbb j p-acp n2: (10) sermon (DIV2) 82 Page 57
321 yet they will not be satisfied, without the fullest dispensations of grace, and most frequent repetitions of it. yet they will not be satisfied, without the Fullest dispensations of grace, and most frequent repetitions of it. av pns32 vmb xx vbi vvn, p-acp dt js n2 pp-f n1, cc av-ds j n2 pp-f pn31. (10) sermon (DIV2) 83 Page 57
322 Believers have special thirstings after the Word of God: The kisses of his Mouth. Believers have special thirstings After the Word of God: The Kisses of his Mouth. n2 vhb j n2-vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 84 Page 57
323 The thirst of a true believer will not be satisfied without a Spiritual, inward communion with Christ in his Ordinances. The kisses of his Mouth. The thirst of a true believer will not be satisfied without a Spiritual, inward communion with christ in his Ordinances. The Kisses of his Mouth. dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp dt j, j n1 p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n2. dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 85 Page 57
324 A gracious Soul will be very bold and earnest with God for this spiritual communion with him. A gracious Soul will be very bold and earnest with God for this spiritual communion with him. dt j n1 vmb vbi av j cc j p-acp np1 p-acp d j n1 p-acp pno31. (10) sermon (DIV2) 86 Page 57
325 The Lord Jesus Christ hath Loves: A variety of Grace. The Loves of Christ are better [ than Wine ] than all created comforts whatsoever. The Lord jesus christ hath Loves: A variety of Grace. The Loves of christ Are better [ than Wine ] than all created comforts whatsoever. dt n1 np1 np1 vhz vvz: dt n1 pp-f n1. dt vvz pp-f np1 vbr j [ cs n1 ] cs d j-vvn n2 r-crq. (10) sermon (DIV2) 87 Page 57
326 The believing Souls knowledge of the Excellencies which are in Christ, is the ground of its earnest desire of fellowship, and communion with him. The believing Souls knowledge of the Excellencies which Are in christ, is the ground of its earnest desire of fellowship, and communion with him. dt j-vvg n2 n1 pp-f dt n2 r-crq vbr p-acp np1, vbz dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 p-acp pno31. (10) sermon (DIV2) 89 Page 57
327 It is an excellent Argument for a Soul to use with God for the obtaining of favours from him, It is an excellent Argument for a Soul to use with God for the obtaining of favours from him, pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f n2 p-acp pno31, (10) sermon (DIV2) 90 Page 57
328 if it can truly say, that it preferreth his favour before all created goods. The Lord Jesus Christ hath good Ointments, which cast a savour. if it can truly say, that it preferreth his favour before all created goods. The Lord jesus christ hath good Ointments, which cast a savour. cs pn31 vmb av-j vvi, cst pn31 vvz po31 n1 p-acp d vvd n2-j. dt n1 np1 np1 vhz j n2, r-crq vvd dt n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 90 Page 57
329 The name of Christ is as an Ointment poured forth. The name of christ is as an Ointment poured forth. dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz p-acp dt n1 vvd av. (10) sermon (DIV2) 92 Page 57
330 Virgin Souls love the Lord Jesus Christ, for those excelling graces which they discern in him. Virgae Souls love the Lord jesus christ, for those excelling graces which they discern in him. n1 n2 vvb dt n1 np1 np1, p-acp d j-vvg n2 r-crq pns32 vvb p-acp pno31. (10) sermon (DIV2) 93 Page 57
331 Sermon II. Canticles 1. v. 1. 2, 3. Let him kiss me with the kisses of his Mouth; Sermon II Canticles 1. v. 1. 2, 3. Let him kiss me with the Kisses of his Mouth; n1 crd n2 crd n1 crd crd, crd vvb pno31 vvi pno11 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1; (11) sermon (DIV2) 93 Page 58
332 for his loves are better then Wine: Because of the savour, &c. for his loves Are better then Wine: Because of the savour, etc. p-acp po31 n2 vbr jc cs n1: c-acp pp-f dt n1, av (11) sermon (DIV2) 93 Page 58
333 I Have (in my former Exercises) opened the Text, and named those propositions of Doctrine which are couched in the words, I Have (in my former Exercises) opened the Text, and nam those propositions of Doctrine which Are couched in the words, pns11 vhb (p-acp po11 j n2) vvd dt n1, cc vvd d n2 pp-f n1 r-crq vbr vvn p-acp dt n2, (11) sermon (DIV2) 94 Page 58
334 or rationally to be deduced from them. I come now to the particular handling of them, beginning with the first. or rationally to be deduced from them. I come now to the particular handling of them, beginning with the First. cc av-j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno32. pns11 vvb av p-acp dt j n-vvg pp-f pno32, vvg p-acp dt ord. (11) sermon (DIV2) 94 Page 58
335 The thirst of a believing Soul is after Spiritual distinguishing mercies. The thirst of a believing Soul is After Spiritual distinguishing Mercies. dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvg n1 vbz a-acp j j-vvg n2. (11) sermon (DIV2) 95 Page 58
336 Nature teacheth every one to say, who will shew us any good? Good is a thing that all the creation is enamoured upon. Nature Teaches every one to say, who will show us any good? Good is a thing that all the creation is enamoured upon. n1 vvz d pi pc-acp vvi, r-crq vmb vvi pno12 d j? j vbz dt n1 cst d dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp. (11) sermon (DIV2) 96 Page 58
337 God is the fountain of all goodness; God is the fountain of all Goodness; np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f d n1; (11) sermon (DIV2) 96 Page 58
338 Every good and perfect gift, cometh from above, from him who is the father of lights. Every good and perfect gift, comes from above, from him who is the father of lights. d j cc j n1, vvz p-acp a-acp, p-acp pno31 r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f n2. (11) sermon (DIV2) 96 Page 58
339 Who being not a debtor to the creature, must needs dispense it out freely. Hence that goodness of God which is his goodness of Beneficence, not only dwelling in him as a piece of his divine perfection: Who being not a debtor to the creature, must needs dispense it out freely. Hence that Goodness of God which is his Goodness of Beneficence, not only Dwelling in him as a piece of his divine perfection: r-crq vbg xx dt n1 p-acp dt n1, vmb av vvi pn31 av av-j. av cst n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vbz po31 n1 pp-f n1, xx av-j vvg p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j-jn n1: (11) sermon (DIV2) 96 Page 58
340 But flowing from him, as a stream from the fountain of his liberality, is properly called Mercy, whether it be good to us in respect of its sutableness to our outward and bodily wants, But flowing from him, as a stream from the fountain of his liberality, is properly called Mercy, whither it be good to us in respect of its suitableness to our outward and bodily Wants, cc-acp vvg p-acp pno31, c-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, vbz av-j vvn n1, cs pn31 vbb j p-acp pno12 p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp po12 j cc j n2, (11) sermon (DIV2) 96 Page 58
341 or to our more inward, and Spiritual necessities. or to our more inward, and Spiritual necessities. cc p-acp po12 av-dc j, cc j n2. (11) sermon (DIV2) 96 Page 58
342 Hence the Mercies and savours of God, are either Bodily [ respecting out outward Man ] or Spiritual [ respecting our inward man. Hence the mercies and savours of God, Are either Bodily [ respecting out outward Man ] or Spiritual [ respecting our inward man. av dt n2 cc n2 pp-f np1, vbr d j [ vvg av j n1 ] cc j [ vvg po12 j n1. (11) sermon (DIV2) 96 Page 58
343 ] The former (such now, as life, health, peace and prosperity, riches, &c.) are such as God gives to his Enemies, ] The former (such now, as life, health, peace and Prosperity, riches, etc.) Are such as God gives to his Enemies, ] dt j (av av, c-acp n1, n1, n1 cc n1, n2, av) vbr d c-acp np1 vvz p-acp po31 n2, (11) sermon (DIV2) 96 Page 58
344 as well as to his Friends; as well as to his Friends; c-acp av c-acp p-acp po31 n2; (11) sermon (DIV2) 96 Page 58
345 he maketh his Sun to rise upon the evil and the good: And sendeth rain on the just and unjust, Math. 5. 45. Spiritual good things again, are either Gifts of common or of Special Grace. Gifts of common grace, such as knowledge, invention, memory utterance, &c. These are indeed Spiritual gifts, so called by the Apostle, 1 Cor. 12. 1. ch. 14. 1. because given out by the Spirit of God; he makes his Sun to rise upon the evil and the good: And sends rain on the just and unjust, Math. 5. 45. Spiritual good things again, Are either Gifts of Common or of Special Grace. Gifts of Common grace, such as knowledge, invention, memory utterance, etc. These Are indeed Spiritual Gifts, so called by the Apostle, 1 Cor. 12. 1. changed. 14. 1. Because given out by the Spirit of God; pns31 vvz po31 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j-jn cc dt j: cc vvz n1 p-acp dt j cc j, np1 crd crd j j n2 av, vbr d n2 pp-f j cc pp-f j n1. n2 pp-f j n1, d c-acp n1, n1, n1 n1, av d vbr av j n2, av vvn p-acp dt n1, crd np1 crd crd vvn. crd crd p-acp vvn av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (11) sermon (DIV2) 96 Page 58
346 and tending to innoble the Spiritual part, and they are also called the best gifts. 1, Cor. 12. 31. They are so in their kind, better, than those which only concern the outward man; but St. Paul himself, mentioneth better than these in the very same Text; and tending to ignoble the Spiritual part, and they Are also called the best Gifts. 1, Cor. 12. 31. They Are so in their kind, better, than those which only concern the outward man; but Saint Paul himself, mentioneth better than these in the very same Text; cc vvg p-acp vvi dt j n1, cc pns32 vbr av vvn dt av-js n2. vvn, np1 crd crd pns32 vbr av p-acp po32 n1, jc, cs d r-crq av-j vvi dt j n1; p-acp n1 np1 px31, vvz jc cs d p-acp dt av d n1; (11) sermon (DIV2) 96 Page 58
347 I shew you a more excellent way. I show you a more excellent Way. pns11 vvb pn22 dt av-dc j n1. (11) sermon (DIV2) 96 Page 58
348 Neither are these distinguishing favours, but given in common to wicked as well as to good men: Neither Are these distinguishing favours, but given in Common to wicked as well as to good men: av-d vbr d vvg n2, p-acp vvn p-acp j p-acp j c-acp av c-acp p-acp j n2: (11) sermon (DIV2) 96 Page 59
349 But now there are Spiritual mercies NONLATINALPHABET so called: But now there Are Spiritual Mercies so called: cc-acp av a-acp vbr j n2 av vvn: (11) sermon (DIV2) 96 Page 59
350 Not only because they come from the Spirit of Grace, and innoble the Spiritual part of man, but because they are suted to the greatest necessities of our inward man. Such are the grace of Justification, Union to and reconciliation with God, pardon of Sin, Not only Because they come from the Spirit of Grace, and ignoble the Spiritual part of man, but Because they Are suited to the greatest necessities of our inward man. Such Are the grace of Justification, union to and reconciliation with God, pardon of since, xx av-j c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vvi dt j n1 pp-f n1, p-acp c-acp pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt js n2 pp-f po12 j n1. d vbr dt n1 pp-f n1, n1 p-acp cc n1 p-acp np1, n1 pp-f n1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 96 Page 59
424 and disposing, and enabling him to will those things, which are in themselves most desirable, and which are most pleasing unto God. and disposing, and enabling him to will those things, which Are in themselves most desirable, and which Are most pleasing unto God. cc vvg, cc vvg pno31 pc-acp vmb d n2, r-crq vbr p-acp px32 av-ds j, cc q-crq vbr av-ds vvg p-acp np1. (11) sermon (DIV2) 102 Page 62
351 and the Senses of that pardon, together with all the fruits of the Spirit of regeneration, and Sanctification. These are the distinguishing favours of God, which difference the Child of God from him that is not. and the Senses of that pardon, together with all the fruits of the Spirit of regeneration, and Sanctification. These Are the distinguishing favours of God, which difference the Child of God from him that is not. cc dt n2 pp-f d n1, av p-acp d dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1. d vbr dt j-vvg n2 pp-f np1, r-crq n1 dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno31 cst vbz xx. (11) sermon (DIV2) 96 Page 59
352 Now I say these are those favours which the believing Soul thirsteth after, and longeth for, expressed here under the Metaphor of kisses. Now I say these Are those favours which the believing Soul Thirsteth After, and Longeth for, expressed Here under the Metaphor of Kisses. av pns11 vvb d vbr d n2 r-crq dt j-vvg n1 vvz a-acp, cc vvz p-acp, vvd av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2. (11) sermon (DIV2) 96 Page 59
353 And properly expressed under that notion. And properly expressed under that notion. cc av-j vvn p-acp d n1. (11) sermon (DIV2) 97 Page 59
354 Men and women use not to kiss such as they hate but such as they have an affection for. Men and women use not to kiss such as they hate but such as they have an affection for. np1 cc n2 vvb xx p-acp vvb d c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp d c-acp pns32 vhb dt n1 p-acp. (11) sermon (DIV2) 97 Page 59
355 It is a civil usage amongst us so to salute strangers indeed, but frequency of kisses speaks a distinguishing love, and some intimacy of Affection and are not ordinary, It is a civil usage among us so to salute Strangers indeed, but frequency of Kisses speaks a distinguishing love, and Some intimacy of Affection and Are not ordinary, pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp pno12 av pc-acp vvi n2 av, cc-acp n1 pp-f n2 vvz dt j-vvg n1, cc d n1 pp-f n1 cc vbr xx j, (11) sermon (DIV2) 97 Page 59
356 unless amongst very intimate Friends, such as is the Husband and Wife, Brethren and Sisters &c. But yet a little further. unless among very intimate Friends, such as is the Husband and Wife, Brothers and Sisters etc. But yet a little further. cs p-acp av j n2, d c-acp vbz dt n1 cc n1, n2 cc n2 av cc-acp av dt j av-jc. (11) sermon (DIV2) 97 Page 59
357 When Isay the thirstings of gracious Souls are after such distinguishing tokens of divine love. When Saiah the thirstings of gracious Souls Are After such distinguishing tokens of divine love. c-crq np1 dt n2-vvg pp-f j n2 vbr p-acp d j-vvg n2 pp-f j-jn n1. (11) sermon (DIV2) 98 Page 59
358 I understand it not Exclusively. The Children of God are made up of flesh and blood, I understand it not Exclusively. The Children of God Are made up of Flesh and blood, pns11 vvb pn31 xx av-j. dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr vvn a-acp pp-f n1 cc n1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 98 Page 59
359 as well as any others, and subject to the same necessities and infirmities; they have in them cravings, and lustings of the flesh. as well as any Others, and Subject to the same necessities and infirmities; they have in them cravings, and lustings of the Flesh. c-acp av c-acp d n2-jn, cc n-jn p-acp dt d n2 cc n2; pns32 vhb p-acp pno32 n2, cc n2-vvg pp-f dt n1. (11) sermon (DIV2) 98 Page 59
360 David prayeth hard for his life Psal. 39. ult. and Abraham for a Child, and Job for health. David Prayeth hard for his life Psalm 39. ult. and Abraham for a Child, and Job for health. np1 vvz av-j p-acp po31 n1 np1 crd n1. cc np1 p-acp dt n1, cc n1 p-acp n1. (11) sermon (DIV2) 98 Page 59
361 Jonas is fond of a gourd, and Agur beggeth food convenient for him, and although, Rachel may be too importunate for a Child, Jonah is found of a gourd, and Agur beggeth food convenient for him, and although, Rachel may be too importunate for a Child, np1 vbz j pp-f dt n1, cc vvb vvz n1 j p-acp pno31, cc cs, np1 vmb vbi av j c-acp dt n1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 98 Page 59
362 and Paul for the removal of the Thorn in his flesh, yet there is a lawful desire of the good things of this life allowed, and Paul for the removal of the Thorn in his Flesh, yet there is a lawful desire of the good things of this life allowed, cc np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, av pc-acp vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt j n2 pp-f d n1 vvn, (11) sermon (DIV2) 98 Page 59
363 yea, commanded us in that form of Prayer, which our Saviour prescribes. We are bid to pray, Give us this day our daily bread. yea, commanded us in that from of Prayer, which our Saviour prescribes. We Are bid to pray, Give us this day our daily bred. uh, vvd pno12 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, r-crq po12 n1 vvz. pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi, vvb pno12 d n1 po12 j n1. (11) sermon (DIV2) 98 Page 59
364 But the Child of God first seeks the Kingdom of God, and the righteousness thereof, according to our Saviours prescript, Mat. 6. 33. I remember David hath such an expression as this, Psal 27. 4. One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after, that I may dwell in the house of the Lord, all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, But the Child of God First seeks the Kingdom of God, and the righteousness thereof, according to our Saviors prescript, Mathew 6. 33. I Remember David hath such an expression as this, Psalm 27. 4. One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek After, that I may dwell in the house of the Lord, all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 ord vvz dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 av, vvg p-acp po12 ng1 n1, np1 crd crd pns11 vvb np1 vhz d dt n1 c-acp d, np1 crd crd crd n1 vhb pns11 vvn pp-f dt n1, cst vmb pns11 vvi a-acp, cst pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, d dt n2 pp-f po11 n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 98 Page 59
365 and to enquire in his holy Temple. and to inquire in his holy Temple. cc pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 j n1. (11) sermon (DIV2) 98 Page 59
366 If a Child of God had but one thing to ask of God, this should be it, that it might behold the face of God; If a Child of God had but one thing to ask of God, this should be it, that it might behold the face of God; cs dt n1 pp-f np1 vhd cc-acp crd n1 pc-acp vvi pp-f np1, d vmd vbi pn31, cst pn31 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f np1; (11) sermon (DIV2) 98 Page 59
367 this is that which it would seek after, and look out for. this is that which it would seek After, and look out for. d vbz d r-crq pn31 vmd vvi a-acp, cc vvb av p-acp. (11) sermon (DIV2) 98 Page 59
368 Yea, this is that which their Souls desire eminenter. These are the things for which they will wrestle with God, and will not let him go until he shall bless them with them. Other things they will beg, Yea, this is that which their Souls desire Eminently. These Are the things for which they will wrestle with God, and will not let him go until he shall bless them with them. Other things they will beg, uh, d vbz d r-crq po32 n2 vvb vvi. d vbr dt n2 p-acp r-crq pns32 vmb vvi p-acp np1, cc vmb xx vvi pno31 vvi c-acp pns31 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp pno32. j-jn n2 pns32 vmb vvi, (11) sermon (DIV2) 98 Page 60
370 did you hear the secret pleadings of the awakened Soul with God, you would easily discern the difference between the desires it hath towards outward things, did you hear the secret pleadings of the awakened Soul with God, you would Easily discern the difference between the Desires it hath towards outward things, vdd pn22 vvi dt j-jn n2 pp-f dt vvn n1 p-acp np1, pn22 vmd av-j vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pn31 vhz p-acp j n2, (11) sermon (DIV2) 98 Page 60
371 and those which are in it towards Spiritual, and distinguishing mercies, and be easily able to say: and those which Are in it towards Spiritual, and distinguishing Mercies, and be Easily able to say: cc d r-crq vbr p-acp pn31 p-acp j, cc j-vvg n2, cc vbi av-j j pc-acp vvi: (11) sermon (DIV2) 98 Page 60
372 Those are the things that this Soul would have, pardon of Sins, sense of Gods love, victory over its lusts, and corruptions; Those Are the things that this Soul would have, pardon of Sins, sense of God's love, victory over its Lustiest, and corruptions; d vbr dt n2 cst d n1 vmd vhi, n1 pp-f n2, n1 pp-f npg1 n1, n1 p-acp po31 n2, cc n2; (11) sermon (DIV2) 98 Page 60
373 strength, and inlargement of heart in the service of God. These are the things which this Soul would have. strength, and enlargement of heart in the service of God. These Are the things which this Soul would have. n1, cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. d vbr dt n2 r-crq d n1 vmd vhi. (11) sermon (DIV2) 98 Page 60
374 It asks a Ring, but the kiss is that to which it hath most mind. It asks a Ring, but the kiss is that to which it hath most mind. pn31 vvz dt n1, cc-acp dt n1 vbz d p-acp r-crq pn31 vhz av-ds n1. (11) sermon (DIV2) 98 Page 60
375 And all this must be understood of the gracious Soul, when it is itself; not in its fits of passion and infirmity: And all this must be understood of the gracious Soul, when it is itself; not in its fits of passion and infirmity: cc d d vmb vbi vvn pp-f dt j n1, c-crq pn31 vbz px31; xx p-acp po31 n2 pp-f n1 cc n1: (11) sermon (DIV2) 98 Page 60
376 then Elijah, and Job, and Jonah, and any of the Children of God may speak according to the flesh, the law of their members prevailing against the law of their mind, hath brought them into captivity to the law of Sin. These things being premised for the explication, the truth of the proposition will be abundantly evidenced from the example of the man according to Gods own heart (holy David) and that in several Psalms, Psal. 4. 6. Lord lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon me. then Elijah, and Job, and Jonah, and any of the Children of God may speak according to the Flesh, the law of their members prevailing against the law of their mind, hath brought them into captivity to the law of Sin. These things being premised for the explication, the truth of the proposition will be abundantly evidenced from the Exampl of the man according to God's own heart (holy David) and that in several Psalms, Psalm 4. 6. Lord lift thou up the Light of thy countenance upon me. av np1, cc n1, cc np1, cc d pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 vmb vvi vvg p-acp dt n1, dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, vhz vvn pno32 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 d n2 vbg vvn p-acp dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vbi av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvg p-acp n2 d n1 (j np1) cc cst p-acp j n2, np1 crd crd n1 vvb pns21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 p-acp pno11. (11) sermon (DIV2) 98 Page 60
377 There be many that say, who will shew us any good, but Lord lift thou up the light of thy Countenance upon me. There be many that say, who will show us any good, but Lord lift thou up the Light of thy Countenance upon me. pc-acp vbi d cst vvb, r-crq vmb vvi pno12 d j, cc-acp n1 vvb pns21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 p-acp pno11. (11) sermon (DIV2) 98 Page 60
378 The light of the Sun will please others, but 'tis only the light of thy Countenance, that will please me, Psal. 63. v. 1. 2. My Soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee: The Light of the Sun will please Others, but it's only the Light of thy Countenance, that will please me, Psalm 63. v. 1. 2. My Soul Thirsteth for thee, my Flesh Longeth for thee: dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi n2-jn, cc-acp pn31|vbz j dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, cst vmb vvi pno11, np1 crd n1 crd crd po11 n1 vvz p-acp pno21, po11 n1 vvz p-acp pno21: (11) sermon (DIV2) 98 Page 60
379 in a dry and thirsty land where no water is. To see thy power, and thy glory in the Sanctuary. in a dry and thirsty land where no water is. To see thy power, and thy glory in the Sanctuary. p-acp dt j cc j n1 c-crq dx n1 vbz. p-acp vvi po21 n1, cc po21 n1 p-acp dt n1. (11) sermon (DIV2) 98 Page 60
380 The sight of the Sanctuary will please another, but nothing will please David, but the sight of Gods power, and glory in the Sanctuary. The sighed of the Sanctuary will please Another, but nothing will please David, but the sighed of God's power, and glory in the Sanctuary. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi j-jn, cc-acp pix vmb vvi np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, cc n1 p-acp dt n1. (11) sermon (DIV2) 98 Page 60
381 Other-where he prays, that the Lord would shew him his way, and unite his heart to fear his name. Otherwhere he prays, that the Lord would show him his Way, and unite his heart to Fear his name. j pns31 vvz, cst dt n1 vmd vvi pno31 po31 n1, cc vvi po31 n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1. (11) sermon (DIV2) 98 Page 60
382 That God would come unto him, and shew himself unto him, &c. Nor is it hard to find out the reason of it, which lies; That God would come unto him, and show himself unto him, etc. Nor is it hard to find out the reason of it, which lies; cst np1 vmd vvi p-acp pno31, cc vvi px31 p-acp pno31, av ccx vbz pn31 j pc-acp vvi av dt n1 pp-f pn31, r-crq vvz; (11) sermon (DIV2) 98 Page 60
383 In the sanctification of the renewed man, he hath a new heart given unto him. In the sanctification of the renewed man, he hath a new heart given unto him. p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt vvd n1, pns31 vhz dt j n1 vvn p-acp pno31. (11) sermon (DIV2) 99 Page 60
384 A new heart signifies a new understanding; a new will, and new affections. New, not as to the faculties themselves, A new heart signifies a new understanding; a new will, and new affections. New, not as to the faculties themselves, dt j n1 vvz dt j n1; dt j n1, cc j n2. j, xx c-acp p-acp dt n2 px32, (11) sermon (DIV2) 99 Page 60
385 but as to the motions and operations of them, in which the soul still follows the dictates of reason, but as to the motions and operations of them, in which the soul still follows thee dictates of reason, cc-acp c-acp p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f pno32, p-acp r-crq dt n1 av vvz pno32 vvz pp-f n1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 99 Page 60
386 and proceedeth in the method of a rational creature. and Proceedeth in the method of a rational creature. cc vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1. (11) sermon (DIV2) 99 Page 60
441 as he understands not his need of them, no• the excellency that is in them, as he understands not his need of them, no• the excellency that is in them, c-acp pns31 vvz xx po31 n1 pp-f pno32, n1 dt n1 cst vbz p-acp pno32, (11) sermon (DIV2) 104 Page 63
387 1. The Soul is renewed in its understanding; from whence proceedeth a new notion and Judgment concerning things. The old Serpent cheated our first Parent, 1. The Soul is renewed in its understanding; from whence Proceedeth a new notion and Judgement Concerning things. The old Serpent cheated our First Parent, crd dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp po31 n1; p-acp q-crq vvz dt j n1 cc n1 vvg n2. dt j n1 vvn po12 ord n1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 100 Page 60
388 when he persuaded her that the fruit of the forbidden Tree was to be desired, when he persuaded her that the fruit of the forbidden Tree was to be desired, c-crq pns31 vvd pno31 d dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n1 vbds pc-acp vbi vvn, (11) sermon (DIV2) 100 Page 60
389 because in the day she should eat thereof, her Eyes should be opened, and she should be as God, knowing good and evil; Because in the day she should eat thereof, her Eyes should be opened, and she should be as God, knowing good and evil; c-acp p-acp dt n1 pns31 vmd vvi av, po31 n2 vmd vbi vvn, cc pns31 vmd vbi p-acp np1, vvg j cc j-jn; (11) sermon (DIV2) 100 Page 61
390 for from that day forward she was struck blind, and the Disease, (according to Divine ordination) proved hereditary: for from that day forward she was struck blind, and the Disease, (according to Divine ordination) proved hereditary: p-acp p-acp d n1 av-j pns31 vbds vvn j, cc dt n1, (vvg p-acp j-jn n1) vvd j: (11) sermon (DIV2) 100 Page 61
391 All we who are the Children of Adam, are born blind, neither able to take the true notion of good and evil, All we who Are the Children of Adam, Are born blind, neither able to take the true notion of good and evil, d pns12 r-crq vbr dt n2 pp-f np1, vbr vvn j, dx j pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f j cc j-jn, (11) sermon (DIV2) 100 Page 61
392 nor yet to make up a Judgment concerning either, discerning the things that differ: nor yet to make up a Judgement Concerning either, discerning the things that differ: ccx av pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1 vvg d, vvg dt n2 cst vvb: (11) sermon (DIV2) 100 Page 61
393 but naturally every one calleth Evil, good, and good, Evil. The Psalmist saith, that man stood not in honour, but naturally every one calls Evil, good, and good, Evil. The Psalmist Says, that man stood not in honour, cc-acp av-j d pi vvz j-jn, j, cc j, np1 dt n1 vvz, cst n1 vvd xx p-acp n1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 100 Page 61
394 but became like the Beast that perisheth. but became like the Beast that Perishes. cc-acp vvd av-j dt n1 cst vvz. (11) sermon (DIV2) 100 Page 61
395 In this much like the Beast indeed, that we are meerly led by the conduct of a sensitive appetite, not discerning those things which are truly and spiritually good: In this much like the Beast indeed, that we Are merely led by the conduct of a sensitive appetite, not discerning those things which Are truly and spiritually good: p-acp d d av-j dt n1 av, cst pns12 vbr av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, xx vvg d n2 r-crq vbr av-j cc av-j j: (11) sermon (DIV2) 100 Page 61
396 and the reason of this is our not understanding our selves, for the nature of all good lying in a conveniency, and the reason of this is our not understanding our selves, for the nature of all good lying in a conveniency, cc dt n1 pp-f d vbz po12 xx vvg po12 n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j vvg p-acp dt n1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 100 Page 61
397 and sutableness of the object to us, a knowledge of our own state, and wants, must reasonably be supposed to a right judgment concerning good and Evil. But amongst other Evils accrewing to us by the fall, this was one, that we are by nature Blind as to our own State, and suitableness of the Object to us, a knowledge of our own state, and Wants, must reasonably be supposed to a right judgement Concerning good and Evil. But among other Evils accrueing to us by the fallen, this was one, that we Are by nature Blind as to our own State, cc n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp pno12, dt n1 pp-f po12 d n1, cc vvz, vmb av-j vbi vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1 vvg j cc np1 p-acp p-acp n-jn n2-jn vvg p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1, d vbds pi, cst pns12 vbr p-acp n1 j c-acp p-acp po12 d n1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 100 Page 61
398 and Strangers to our own Souls, not understanding that we are by Nature, Children of Wrath, poor, miserable, blind, and naked, but conceiting that we have need of nothing. and Strangers to our own Souls, not understanding that we Are by Nature, Children of Wrath, poor, miserable, blind, and naked, but Conceit that we have need of nothing. cc n2 p-acp po12 d n2, xx vvg cst pns12 vbr p-acp n1, n2 pp-f n1, j, j, j, cc j, p-acp vvg cst pns12 vhb n1 pp-f pix. (11) sermon (DIV2) 100 Page 61
399 Hence it is that the Soul is not able to judge of the goodness of Union and Communion with God, pardon of sin, reconciliation with God, &c. Nor indeed doth it come to understand it, Hence it is that the Soul is not able to judge of the Goodness of union and Communion with God, pardon of since, reconciliation with God, etc. Nor indeed does it come to understand it, av pn31 vbz d dt n1 vbz xx j pc-acp vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp np1, n1 pp-f n1, n1 p-acp np1, av ccx av vdz pn31 vvi pc-acp vvi pn31, (11) sermon (DIV2) 100 Page 61
400 until the Eyes of the understanding be opened, by the application of Spiritual Eye-salve, laid on by the Finger of the holy Spirit of God. until the Eyes of the understanding be opened, by the application of Spiritual Eyesalve, laid on by the Finger of the holy Spirit of God. c-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbb vvn, p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1. (11) sermon (DIV2) 100 Page 61
401 Till this time, the Soul seeth no beauty in Christ, nothing for which he should be desired. Till this time, the Soul sees no beauty in christ, nothing for which he should be desired. p-acp d n1, dt n1 vvz dx n1 p-acp np1, pix p-acp r-crq pns31 vmd vbi vvn. (11) sermon (DIV2) 100 Page 61
402 The goodness of Riches, and Pleasures, and Honours, it knows, but as for that transcendent goodness and Excellency which is in Christ, what it is, it doth not understand; The Goodness of Riches, and Pleasures, and Honours, it knows, but as for that transcendent Goodness and Excellency which is in christ, what it is, it does not understand; dt n1 pp-f n2, cc n2, cc ng1, pn31 vvz, cc-acp c-acp p-acp cst j n1 cc n1 r-crq vbz p-acp np1, r-crq pn31 vbz, pn31 vdz xx vvi; (11) sermon (DIV2) 100 Page 61
403 Hence it naturally desires, life, health, riches, honours, success in worldly affairs, and such common gifts, Hence it naturally Desires, life, health, riches, honours, success in worldly affairs, and such Common Gifts, av pn31 av-j vvz, n1, n1, n2, n2, n1 p-acp j n2, cc d j n2, (11) sermon (DIV2) 100 Page 61
404 as may serve it in the world, with credit, and applause, and reputation. as may serve it in the world, with credit, and applause, and reputation. c-acp vmb vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1, p-acp n1, cc n1, cc n1. (11) sermon (DIV2) 100 Page 61
1433 The Word is but a dead letter, it is the Spirit that quickeneth whom he pleaseth. The Word is but a dead Letter, it is the Spirit that Quickeneth whom he Pleases. dt n1 vbz p-acp dt j n1, pn31 vbz dt n1 cst vvz r-crq pns31 vvz. (15) sermon (DIV2) 204 Page 113
405 But for spiritual things, for distinguishing tokens of love, it is not able to take the heighth, and length, and depth, and breadth of the love of God in them, nor to discern their conveniency, But for spiritual things, for distinguishing tokens of love, it is not able to take the height, and length, and depth, and breadth of the love of God in them, nor to discern their conveniency, p-acp p-acp j n2, p-acp j-vvg n2 pp-f n1, pn31 vbz xx j pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32, ccx p-acp vvi po32 n1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 100 Page 61
406 and sutableness to its undone state and condition; and suitableness to its undone state and condition; cc n1 p-acp po31 vvn n1 cc n1; (11) sermon (DIV2) 100 Page 61
407 hence (with the Cock in in the Fable) it prefers the Barly Corn before that Pearl of great price, for the purchase of which, the wise Merchant is willing to sell all that he hath. hence (with the Cock in in the Fable) it prefers the Barley Corn before that Pearl of great price, for the purchase of which, the wise Merchant is willing to fell all that he hath. av (p-acp dt n1 p-acp p-acp dt n1) pn31 vvz dt n1 n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f j n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f r-crq, dt j n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi d cst pns31 vhz. (11) sermon (DIV2) 100 Page 61
408 But now the regenerate soul hath its Eyes open, to discern the things that are excellent, But now the regenerate soul hath its Eyes open, to discern the things that Are excellent, p-acp av dt j-vvn n1 vhz po31 n2 j, pc-acp vvi dt n2 cst vbr j, (11) sermon (DIV2) 100 Page 61
409 and as it is taught by the Spirit of conviction, the truth of its natural and unregenerate Estate, and as it is taught by the Spirit of conviction, the truth of its natural and unregenerate Estate, cc c-acp pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f po31 j cc j n1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 100 Page 61
410 so its Eyes are opened, to see that nothing but the special love of God in Christ is a good suitable to it, so its Eyes Are opened, to see that nothing but the special love of God in christ is a good suitable to it, av po31 n2 vbr vvn, pc-acp vvi cst pix cc-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1 vbz dt j j p-acp pn31, (11) sermon (DIV2) 100 Page 62
411 or worthy of its caring for: or worthy of its caring for: cc j pp-f po31 vvg p-acp: (11) sermon (DIV2) 100 Page 62
412 and hence, the soul is taught by it's own reason, to thirst after these manifestations of Divine Goodness, and hence, the soul is taught by it's own reason, to thirst After these manifestations of Divine goodness, cc av, dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp pn31|vbz d n1, p-acp vvb p-acp d n2 pp-f j-jn n1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 100 Page 62
413 as those which above all others, are proportioned to its wants, and highest necessities. 2. But 2dly. These desires are not the product of an enlightned understanding (only) but of a renewed will also. as those which above all Others, Are proportioned to its Wants, and highest necessities. 2. But 2dly. These Desires Are not the product of an enlightened understanding (only) but of a renewed will also. c-acp d r-crq p-acp d n2-jn, vbr vvn p-acp po31 n2, cc js n2. crd p-acp av-j. np1 vvz vbr xx dt n1 pp-f dt vvd vvg (av-j) cc-acp pp-f dt vvd n1 av. (11) sermon (DIV2) 100 Page 62
414 So wofully depraved is our corrupt nature, that the inferiour powers of our Souls, have withdrawn themselves from the command of reason; So woefully depraved is our corrupt nature, that the inferior Powers of our Souls, have withdrawn themselves from the command of reason; av av-j vvn vbz po12 j n1, cst dt j-jn n2 pp-f po12 n2, vhb vvn px32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (11) sermon (DIV2) 101 Page 62
415 and whereas it is the method of a reasonable Soul, to imbrace or refuse a thing with the will according to the judgment, which is by the understanding given in concerning it: and whereas it is the method of a reasonable Soul, to embrace or refuse a thing with the will according to the judgement, which is by the understanding given in Concerning it: cc cs pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vvg p-acp dt n1, r-crq vbz p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp vvg pn31: (11) sermon (DIV2) 101 Page 62
416 it often falls out otherwise by reason of our Souls disorder. it often falls out otherwise by reason of our Souls disorder. pn31 av vvz av av p-acp n1 pp-f po12 n2 vvi. (11) sermon (DIV2) 101 Page 62
417 He that not only knoweth the will of God, but also approveth those things which are most excellent, yet hath no hearthimself to close with them, he is ready to teach another (like the hand of a Statue in a way which directeth a Traveller, He that not only Knoweth the will of God, but also approveth those things which Are most excellent, yet hath no hearthimself to close with them, he is ready to teach Another (like the hand of a Statue in a Way which directeth a Traveller, pns31 cst xx av-j vvz dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp av vvz d n2 r-crq vbr av-ds j, av vhz dx n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi n-jn (av-j dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 r-crq vvz dt n1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 102 Page 62
418 but moveth not) he teacheth not himself; but moves not) he Teaches not himself; cc-acp vvz xx) pns31 vvz xx px31; (11) sermon (DIV2) 102 Page 62
419 hence the renovation of the understanding (although the great wheel of the Soul) is not sufficient to make the Soul to will those things which are spiritually good. hence the renovation of the understanding (although the great wheel of the Soul) is not sufficient to make the Soul to will those things which Are spiritually good. av dt n1 pp-f dt vvg (cs dt j n1 pp-f dt n1) vbz xx j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pc-acp vmb d n2 r-crq vbr av-j j. (11) sermon (DIV2) 102 Page 62
420 Mans Soul is like a Clock broken in pieces, every of whose Wheels must be mended before it will again move truly. men Soul is like a Clock broken in Pieces, every of whose Wheels must be mended before it will again move truly. ng1 n1 vbz av-j dt n1 vvn p-acp n2, d pp-f rg-crq n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pn31 vmb av vvi av-j. (11) sermon (DIV2) 102 Page 62
421 But the gracious man is renewed, as well in Spirit as in Body, and in Mind. The day of the Lords Power is come upon him, But the gracious man is renewed, as well in Spirit as in Body, and in Mind. The day of the lords Power is come upon him, p-acp dt j n1 vbz vvn, c-acp av p-acp n1 a-acp p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1. dt n1 pp-f dt n2 n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno31, (11) sermon (DIV2) 102 Page 62
422 and of unwilling, he is made willing. and of unwilling, he is made willing. cc pp-f j, pns31 vbz vvn j. (11) sermon (DIV2) 102 Page 62
423 God hath given him to will, Phil. 2. 13. taking away that natural enmity and stubborness, which was in his heart, God hath given him to will, Philip 2. 13. taking away that natural enmity and Stubbornness, which was in his heart, np1 vhz vvn pno31 p-acp vmb, np1 crd crd vvg av cst j n1 cc n1, r-crq vbds p-acp po31 n1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 102 Page 62
1490 and of the Ministers, there is none left for the teaching of the Spirit; and of the Ministers, there is none left for the teaching of the Spirit; cc pp-f dt n2, pc-acp vbz pix vvn p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1; (15) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 116
425 Now there is nothing more pleasing unto our Heavenly Father, than to see his Children, more sond of their Fathers love, Now there is nothing more pleasing unto our Heavenly Father, than to see his Children, more sond of their Father's love, av a-acp vbz pix av-dc j-vvg p-acp po12 j n1, cs pc-acp vvi po31 n2, av-dc j pp-f po32 ng1 n1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 102 Page 62
426 than of any thing else which is in his hand to bestow upon them: And this is the true reason of the gracious Souls thirst after spiritual things. than of any thing Else which is in his hand to bestow upon them: And this is the true reason of the gracious Souls thirst After spiritual things. cs pp-f d n1 av r-crq vbz p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32: cc d vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt j n2 vvb p-acp j n2. (11) sermon (DIV2) 102 Page 62
427 To which may be added (secondly) the Souls assurance, That other things shall be added to it, Mat. 6. 33. If (saith the Apostle) he hath given us his Son, shall be not with him give us all things? All inferiour good things are but appendices to these great spiritual blessings with which the Soul is blessed in Christ Jesus, the Woman that hath her Husbands heart, easily commandeth his purse. To which may be added (secondly) the Souls assurance, That other things shall be added to it, Mathew 6. 33. If (Says the Apostle) he hath given us his Son, shall be not with him give us all things? All inferior good things Are but Appendices to these great spiritual blessings with which the Soul is blessed in christ jesus, the Woman that hath her Husbands heart, Easily commands his purse. p-acp r-crq vmb vbi vvn (ord) dt n2 n1, cst j-jn n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pn31, np1 crd crd cs (vvz dt n1) pns31 vhz vvn pno12 po31 n1, vmb vbi xx p-acp pno31 vvi pno12 d n2? d j-jn j n2 vbr cc-acp n2 p-acp d j j n2 p-acp r-crq dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp np1 np1, dt n1 cst vhz po31 ng1 n1, av-j vvz po31 n1. (11) sermon (DIV2) 103 Page 62
428 The Child of the bosom needs not trouble itself for a new Coat; The Child of the bosom needs not trouble itself for a new Coat; dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz xx vvi px31 p-acp dt j n1; (11) sermon (DIV2) 103 Page 62
429 It is a spiritual subrilty of a gracious heart, to be most desirous of spiritual things; It is a spiritual subrilty of a gracious heart, to be most desirous of spiritual things; pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1, pc-acp vbi av-ds j pp-f j n2; (11) sermon (DIV2) 103 Page 62
430 other things will come alone, they are but appurtenances to this great possession, and an easy faith will assure the Soul, that if Men who are evil, know how to give good things to their Children, who are once possessed of their Affections, God will not be wanting to his People, especially considering, that his liberality extends to the grass of the Field, other things will come alone, they Are but appurtenances to this great possession, and an easy faith will assure the Soul, that if Men who Are evil, know how to give good things to their Children, who Are once possessed of their Affections, God will not be wanting to his People, especially considering, that his liberality extends to the grass of the Field, j-jn n2 vmb vvi av-j, pns32 vbr p-acp n2 p-acp d j n1, cc dt j n1 vmb vvi dt n1, cst cs n2 r-crq vbr j-jn, vvb c-crq pc-acp vvi j n2 p-acp po32 n2, r-crq vbr a-acp vvn pp-f po32 n2, np1 vmb xx vbi vvg p-acp po31 n1, av-j vvg, cst po31 n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 103 Page 63
431 and to the Birds of the Air, because they are his Creatures. and to the Birds of the Air, Because they Are his Creatures. cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, c-acp pns32 vbr po31 n2. (11) sermon (DIV2) 103 Page 63
432 Let this notion (in the first place,) shew you the vast difference betwixt the renewed soul, and that which is yet in its natural estate. Grace (considering our weak estate) is not so easily discernable in us, from our Actions, as from our Affections. The bent of the heart doth best discover the state of it, Let this notion (in the First place,) show you the vast difference betwixt the renewed soul, and that which is yet in its natural estate. Grace (considering our weak estate) is not so Easily discernible in us, from our Actions, as from our Affections. The bent of the heart does best discover the state of it, vvb d n1 (p-acp dt ord n1,) vvb pn22 dt j n1 p-acp dt vvd n1, cc cst r-crq vbz av p-acp po31 j n1. n1 (vvg po12 j n1) vbz xx av av-j j-u p-acp pno12, p-acp po12 n2, a-acp p-acp po12 n2. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vdz js vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31, (11) sermon (DIV2) 104 Page 63
433 whether it be renewed or no. All Men and Women in the Christian world come under one of these three ranks. whither it be renewed or no. All Men and Women in the Christian world come under one of these three ranks. cs pn31 vbb vvn cc uh-dx. av-d n2 cc n2 p-acp dt njp n1 vvn p-acp crd pp-f d crd n2. (11) sermon (DIV2) 104 Page 63
434 They are either, 1. Profane, and dissolute Persons. They Are either, 1. Profane, and dissolute Persons. pns32 vbr av-d, crd j, cc j n2. (11) sermon (DIV2) 104 Page 63
435 Or 2. Hypocrites, or seeming professors, who have a form of Godliness, but deny the power thereof. Or 2. Hypocrites, or seeming professors, who have a from of Godliness, but deny the power thereof. cc crd n2, cc j-vvg n2, r-crq vhb dt n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp vvb dt n1 av. (11) sermon (DIV2) 104 Page 63
436 Or 3. Such as are Disciples indeed; the true Children of God. Or 3. Such as Are Disciples indeed; the true Children of God. cc crd d c-acp vbr n2 av; dt j n2 pp-f np1. (11) sermon (DIV2) 104 Page 63
437 God is the fountain of all mercy, and goodness, and nature itself teacheth man something of this. God is the fountain of all mercy, and Goodness, and nature itself Teaches man something of this. np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f d n1, cc n1, cc n1 px31 vvz n1 pi pp-f d. (11) sermon (DIV2) 104 Page 63
438 Hence every ones Soul is looking out towards God for some good, or other. 1. The worldling, Hence every ones Soul is looking out towards God for Some good, or other. 1. The worldling, av d pig n1 vbz vvg av p-acp np1 p-acp d j, cc j-jn. crd dt n1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 104 Page 63
439 and profane Person says, who will shew us any good? But what is the good which he thirsts after? an increase of Corn, and Wine, and Oil: The objects for the lusts of the Flesh, the lust of the Eye, and profane Person Says, who will show us any good? But what is the good which he thirsts After? an increase of Corn, and Wine, and Oil: The objects for the Lustiest of the Flesh, the lust of the Eye, cc j n1 vvz, r-crq vmb vvi pno12 d j? cc-acp q-crq vbz dt j r-crq pns31 vvz a-acp? dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1, cc n1: dt n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 104 Page 63
440 and the Pride of life, let the Swines belly be filled with these husks, and he is satisfied, let who will take Grace, and Heaven, and heavenly things; and the Pride of life, let the Swine belly be filled with these husks, and he is satisfied, let who will take Grace, and Heaven, and heavenly things; cc dt n1 pp-f n1, vvb dt ng1 n1 vbi vvn p-acp d n2, cc pns31 vbz vvn, vvb r-crq vmb vvi vvi, cc n1, cc j n2; (11) sermon (DIV2) 104 Page 63
442 so neither is his Soul carried out in any desires after them. 2. The Hypocrites design is of another nature, he would fain appear to be something (though indeed, all his glorying be but a vain shew, so neither is his Soul carried out in any Desires After them. 2. The Hypocrites Design is of Another nature, he would fain appear to be something (though indeed, all his glorying be but a vain show, av av-dx vbz po31 n1 vvd av p-acp d n2 p-acp pno32. crd dt n2 n1 vbz pp-f j-jn n1, pns31 vmd av-j vvi pc-acp vbi pi (c-acp av, d po31 vvg vbi cc-acp dt j n1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 104 Page 63
443 and a meer appearance) when indeed he is nothing. and a mere appearance) when indeed he is nothing. cc dt j n1) c-crq av pns31 vbz pix. (11) sermon (DIV2) 104 Page 63
444 Now that which he desires is something proportioned to this end, he possibly covets the best gifts, like Simon Magus, who when he saw, That through the laying on of the Apostles hands, the Holy Ghost was given, said, Give me this power also, that on whomsoever I lay my hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost, Acts 8. 18. The Hypocrite may desire a gift of Prayer, a gift of Prophecy, and such like common gifts of the Holy Ghost, which may serve his design in appearing Godly, Now that which he Desires is something proportioned to this end, he possibly covets the best Gifts, like Simon Magus, who when he saw, That through the laying on of the Apostles hands, the Holy Ghost was given, said, Give me this power also, that on whomsoever I lay my hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost, Acts 8. 18. The Hypocrite may desire a gift of Prayer, a gift of Prophecy, and such like Common Gifts of the Holy Ghost, which may serve his Design in appearing Godly, av cst r-crq pns31 vvz vbz pi vvn p-acp d vvb, pns31 av-j vvz dt js n2, av-j np1 np1, r-crq c-crq pns31 vvd, cst p-acp dt vvg p-acp pp-f dt n2 n2, dt j n1 vbds vvn, vvd, vvb pno11 d n1 av, cst p-acp ro-crq pns11 vvd po11 n2, pns31 vmb vvi dt j n1, n2 crd crd dt n1 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, cc d av-j j n2 pp-f dt j n1, r-crq vmb vvi po31 n1 p-acp vvg j, (11) sermon (DIV2) 104 Page 63
445 and Religious, and this satisfieth him. 3. But the gracious Soul is satisfied with none of these. and Religious, and this Satisfieth him. 3. But the gracious Soul is satisfied with none of these. cc j, cc d vvz pno31. crd p-acp dt j n1 vbz vvn p-acp pix pp-f d. (11) sermon (DIV2) 104 Page 63
446 All his desire is after the gifts of special grace, the obtaining of union with, All his desire is After the Gifts of special grace, the obtaining of Union with, d po31 n1 vbz p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n1, dt n-vvg pp-f n1 p-acp, (11) sermon (DIV2) 104 Page 63
447 and reconciliation to God, the light of Gods countenance, &c. and nothing less than this will satisfy his thirst. and reconciliation to God, the Light of God's countenance, etc. and nothing less than this will satisfy his thirst. cc n1 p-acp np1, dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, av cc pix av-dc cs d vmb vvi po31 n1. (11) sermon (DIV2) 104 Page 63
448 It is reported of Luther (indeed he reports it of himself) that when he first Preached the Gospel in Germany, he was much courted by some great Persons, It is reported of Luther (indeed he reports it of himself) that when he First Preached the Gospel in Germany, he was much courted by Some great Persons, pn31 vbz vvn pp-f np1 (av pns31 vvz pn31 pp-f px31) cst c-crq pns31 ord vvn dt n1 p-acp np1, pns31 vbds av-d vvn p-acp d j n2, (11) sermon (DIV2) 104 Page 64
449 and presented with many gifts, which made the good man jealous, that God intended to put him off with these things, and presented with many Gifts, which made the good man jealous, that God intended to put him off with these things, cc vvd p-acp d n2, r-crq vvd dt j n1 j, cst np1 vvd pc-acp vvi pno31 a-acp p-acp d n2, (11) sermon (DIV2) 104 Page 64
450 but (saith he) Protestatus sum, &c, I made a protestation to my God that I would not be so satisfied. but (Says he) Protestatus sum, etc., I made a protestation to my God that I would not be so satisfied. cc-acp (vvz pns31) npg1 n1, av, pns11 vvd dt n1 p-acp po11 n1 cst pns11 vmd xx vbi av vvn. (11) sermon (DIV2) 104 Page 64
451 The Sons of Keturah may be put off with portions, but Isaac must have the inheritance): The Sons of Keturah may be put off with portions, but Isaac must have the inheritance): dt n2 pp-f np1 vmb vbi vvn a-acp p-acp n2, cc-acp np1 vmb vhi dt n1): (11) sermon (DIV2) 104 Page 64
452 The gracious Soul, is a true Artabazus; he thinks his Saviours kiss is better than a Cup of Gold: The gracious Soul, is a true Artabazus; he thinks his Saviors kiss is better than a Cup of Gold: dt j n1, vbz dt j np1; pns31 vvz po31 ng1 n1 vbz jc cs dt n1 pp-f n1: (11) sermon (DIV2) 104 Page 64
453 and indeed I know no better evidence of a gracious heart than this, to be found unsatisfied, without the special, and indeed I know no better evidence of a gracious heart than this, to be found unsatisfied, without the special, cc av pns11 vvb dx jc n1 pp-f dt j n1 cs d, pc-acp vbi vvn j-vvn, p-acp dt j, (11) sermon (DIV2) 104 Page 64
454 and distinguishing love of God, yet that you may not deceive your selves, I must tell you, that as it is possible, that one who is a stranger to God, may desire these distinguishing favours from God: and distinguishing love of God, yet that you may not deceive your selves, I must tell you, that as it is possible, that one who is a stranger to God, may desire these distinguishing favours from God: cc j-vvg n1 pp-f np1, av cst pn22 vmb xx vvi po22 n2, pns11 vmb vvi pn22, cst c-acp pn31 vbz j, cst crd r-crq vbz dt n1 p-acp np1, vmb vvi d j-vvg n2 p-acp np1: (11) sermon (DIV2) 104 Page 64
455 So the desire of those good things which are but the issues of common providence, is often found in gracious Souls, So the desire of those good things which Are but the issues of Common providence, is often found in gracious Souls, av dt n1 pp-f d j n2 r-crq vbr p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n1, vbz av vvn p-acp j n2, (11) sermon (DIV2) 104 Page 64
456 and that in too high a degree. and that in too high a degree. cc cst p-acp av j dt n1. (11) sermon (DIV2) 104 Page 64
457 But as the former proceedeth from some inconstant principle, and lasteth not long in the unregenerate Soul, But as the former Proceedeth from Some inconstant principle, and lasteth not long in the unregenerate Soul, cc-acp c-acp dt j vvz p-acp d j n1, cc vvz xx av-j p-acp dt j n1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 104 Page 64
458 nor is much in earnest, while it continues, but like Augustines desire to be rid of his lusts, nor is much in earnest, while it continues, but like Augustine's desire to be rid of his Lustiest, ccx vbz d p-acp n1, cs pn31 vvz, cc-acp av-j njp2 vvi pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f po31 n2, (11) sermon (DIV2) 104 Page 64
459 while in the mean time (as he confesseth) he secretly desired, that God would not hear his prayer: while in the mean time (as he Confesses) he secretly desired, that God would not hear his prayer: cs p-acp dt j n1 (c-acp pns31 vvz) pns31 av-jn vvd, cst np1 vmd xx vvi po31 n1: (11) sermon (DIV2) 104 Page 64
460 so the latter desires in the Child of God, are secondary, and subordinate, or (if irregular and immoderate) no more than fits of passion, out of which grace soon recovers him. Secondly. so the latter Desires in the Child of God, Are secondary, and subordinate, or (if irregular and immoderate) no more than fits of passion, out of which grace soon recovers him. Secondly. av dt d n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vbr j, cc j, cc (cs j cc j) dx av-dc cs n2 pp-f n1, av pp-f r-crq n1 av vvz pno31. ord. (11) sermon (DIV2) 104 Page 64
461 Let me beseech you all to make these spiritual distinguishing mercies of God the object of your desires. Let me beseech you all to make these spiritual distinguishing Mercies of God the Object of your Desires. vvb pno11 vvi pn22 d pc-acp vvi d j j-vvg n2 pp-f np1 dt n1 pp-f po22 n2. (11) sermon (DIV2) 105 Page 64
462 I hope there's none who hears me this day, but is sometimes breathing out the desires of his Soul unto God in Prayer. I hope there's none who hears me this day, but is sometime breathing out the Desires of his Soul unto God in Prayer. pns11 vvb pc-acp|vbz pix r-crq vvz pno11 d n1, cc-acp vbz av vvg av dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp np1 p-acp n1. (11) sermon (DIV2) 105 Page 64
463 Oh! let this be the lauguage of your Prayers: Let him kiss me with the kisses of his Mouth: Oh! let this be the language of your Prayers: Let him kiss me with the Kisses of his Mouth: uh vvb d vbb dt n1 pp-f po22 n2: vvb pno31 vvi pno11 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1: (11) sermon (DIV2) 105 Page 64
464 Let others beg of God Riches, and Honours, and the favours of Men: Let others beg the golden Ring, but do you desire the kiss. Consider, Let Others beg of God Riches, and Honours, and the favours of Men: Let Others beg the golden Ring, but do you desire the kiss. Consider, vvb n2-jn vvi pp-f np1 n2, cc ng1, cc dt n2 pp-f n2: vvb n2-jn vvb dt j n1, cc-acp vdb pn22 vvi dt n1. np1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 105 Page 64
465 The Soul of the rational Creature stands obliged by the law of reason to desire the best things: The Soul of the rational Creature Stands obliged by the law of reason to desire the best things: dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vvz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi dt js n2: (11) sermon (DIV2) 106 Page 64
466 Is there any thing to be compared with special grace? this is that more excellent way which the Apostle propounds to be coveted before the best gifts. You read in the book of Esther, ch. 5. v. 9. 11. concerning Haman, that he called for his Wife, Is there any thing to be compared with special grace? this is that more excellent Way which the Apostle propounds to be coveted before the best Gifts. You read in the book of Esther, changed. 5. v. 9. 11. Concerning Haman, that he called for his Wife, vbz a-acp d n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp j n1? d vbz d dc j n1 r-crq dt n1 vvz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt av-js n2. pn22 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvn. crd n1 crd crd vvg np1, cst pns31 vvd p-acp po31 n1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 106 Page 64
467 and tells her of the great honour to which the King had advanced him, and of his great Riches, and tells her of the great honour to which the King had advanced him, and of his great Riches, cc vvz pno31 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp r-crq dt n1 vhd vvn pno31, cc pp-f po31 j n2, (11) sermon (DIV2) 106 Page 64
468 but (saith he) all this availeth me nothing, while I see Mordecay suting in the Kings Gate. but (Says he) all this availeth me nothing, while I see Mordecai suiting in the Kings Gate. cc-acp (vvz pns31) d d vvz pno11 pix, cs pns11 vvb np1 vvg p-acp dt ng1 n1. (11) sermon (DIV2) 106 Page 64
469 When the poor worlding sits down, and thinks how God hath blessed him with Riches, Honours, When the poor Worlding sits down, and thinks how God hath blessed him with Riches, Honours, c-crq dt j n1 vvz a-acp, cc vvz c-crq np1 vhz vvn pno31 p-acp n2, ng1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 106 Page 64
470 and whatsoever contentments the creature can afford him, hath he not cause to say, All this availeth me nothing, whil'st I have no assurance of the love of God, whil'st (for ought I know or have reason to believe) the wrath of God may be flaming against me, and whatsoever contentment's the creature can afford him, hath he not cause to say, All this availeth me nothing, whilst I have no assurance of the love of God, whilst (for ought I know or have reason to believe) the wrath of God may be flaming against me, cc r-crq n2 dt n1 vmb vvi pno31, vhz pns31 xx vvi pc-acp vvi, d d vvz pno11 pix, cs pns11 vhb dx n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cs (c-acp pi pns11 vvb cc vhb n1 pc-acp vvi) dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vbi vvg p-acp pno11, (11) sermon (DIV2) 106 Page 65
471 and I one of those who shall after all these sweet enjoyments, spend an Eternity in that fire which is prepared for the Devil and his Angels. and I one of those who shall After all these sweet enjoyments, spend an Eternity in that fire which is prepared for the devil and his Angels. cc pns11 crd pp-f d r-crq vmb p-acp d d j n2, vvb dt n1 p-acp d n1 r-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 cc po31 n2. (11) sermon (DIV2) 106 Page 65
472 Riches profit not in the day of Wrath, no nor any thing else will profit in that day, but an interest in Christ. Riches profit not in the day of Wrath, not nor any thing Else will profit in that day, but an Interest in christ. n2 vvb xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, xx ccx d n1 av vmb vvi p-acp d n1, cc-acp dt n1 p-acp np1. (11) sermon (DIV2) 106 Page 65
473 How much better is a dinner of Herbs with the love of God, than great Treasures with his hatred? A morsel of bread with an interest in Christ, How much better is a dinner of Herbs with the love of God, than great Treasures with his hatred? A morsel of bred with an Interest in christ, c-crq d jc vbz dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cs j n2 p-acp po31 n1? dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 106 Page 65
474 than a stuffed Ox with the wrath of God? Secondly, These influences alone will evidence distinguishing love. than a stuffed Ox with the wrath of God? Secondly, These influences alone will evidence distinguishing love. cs dt j-vvn n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1? ord, d n2 av-j vmb n1 vvg n1. (11) sermon (DIV2) 106 Page 65
475 Indeed other gifts may possibly speak no love at all. Indeed other Gifts may possibly speak no love At all. av j-jn n2 vmb av-j vvi dx n1 p-acp d. (11) sermon (DIV2) 107 Page 65
492 Did not this think you indear her to Naomi? and certainly nothing can more endear a soul to God, Did not this think you endear her to Naomi? and Certainly nothing can more endear a soul to God, vdd xx d vvi pn22 vvi pno31 p-acp np1? cc av-j pix vmb av-dc vvi dt n1 p-acp np1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 108 Page 66
493 than for it to judge his favour better than life, and his loves more than Wine. than for it to judge his favour better than life, and his loves more than Wine. cs p-acp pn31 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 av-jc cs n1, cc po31 vvz av-dc cs n1. (11) sermon (DIV2) 108 Page 66
510 and which hath alwaies the same ability and aptitude to illuminate the Air, and to refresh the Earth with its Beams, and which hath always the same ability and aptitude to illuminate the Air, and to refresh the Earth with its Beams, cc r-crq vhz av dt d n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 n2, (12) sermon (DIV2) 115 Page 67
476 The Israelites desired a King, God granted them their desires, and saith by his Prophet that he gave them a King in his Wrath. It may be truly said, concerning the gifts of God to many a poor Creature, he gives them Riches in his Wrath, Honours in Wrath, outward prosperity in Wrath, outward good things dipt in divine vengeance, the wrath of God may smoke against them while the quails are betwixt their teeth. The Israelites desired a King, God granted them their Desires, and Says by his Prophet that he gave them a King in his Wrath. It may be truly said, Concerning the Gifts of God to many a poor Creature, he gives them Riches in his Wrath, Honours in Wrath, outward Prosperity in Wrath, outward good things dipped in divine vengeance, the wrath of God may smoke against them while the quails Are betwixt their teeth. dt np2 vvd dt n1, np1 vvd pno32 po32 n2, cc vvz p-acp po31 n1 cst pns31 vvd pno32 dt n1 p-acp po31 np1 pn31 vmb vbi av-j vvn, vvg dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp d dt j n1, pns31 vvz pno32 n2 p-acp po31 n1, ng1 p-acp n1, j n1 p-acp n1, j j n2 vvn p-acp j-jn n1, dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vvi p-acp pno32 cs dt n2 vbr p-acp po32 n2. (11) sermon (DIV2) 107 Page 65
477 Poenalis nutritur impunitas. This is a secret of Divine Justice, which every one seeth not. Poenalis nutritur impunitas. This is a secret of Divine justice, which every one sees not. npg1 fw-la fw-la. d vbz dt n-jn pp-f j-jn n1, r-crq d pi vvz xx. (11) sermon (DIV2) 107 Page 65
478 It is the saying of a devout Author, that God often useth impios melle suo punire, to punish wicked men with their own Hony. But God never gives a kiss in Wrath, he cannot give osculum Iscarioticum, where he kisseth, he loveth. It is the saying of a devout Author, that God often uses Impious melle Sue Punire, to Punish wicked men with their own Hony But God never gives a kiss in Wrath, he cannot give osculum Iscarioticum, where he Kisses, he loves. pn31 vbz dt n-vvg pp-f dt j n1, cst np1 av vvz fw-mi fw-fr fw-la n1, pc-acp vvi j n2 p-acp po32 d np1 p-acp np1 av-x vvz dt n1 p-acp n1, pns31 vmbx vvi fw-la np1, c-crq pns31 vvz, pns31 vvz. (11) sermon (DIV2) 107 Page 65
479 God throws the good things of this life amongst his Enemies, his Friends living in the same world, it may be get something of them, God throws the good things of this life among his Enemies, his Friends living in the same world, it may be get something of them, np1 vvz dt j n2 pp-f d n1 p-acp po31 n2, po31 n2 vvg p-acp dt d n1, pn31 vmb vbi vvb pi pp-f pno32, (11) sermon (DIV2) 107 Page 65
480 but they are no distinguishing mercies. But whomsoever he kisseth, that Soul is certainly beloved of him. but they Are no distinguishing Mercies. But whomsoever he Kisses, that Soul is Certainly Beloved of him. cc-acp pns32 vbr dx j-vvg n2. p-acp ro-crq pns31 vvz, cst n1 vbz av-j vvn pp-f pno31. (11) sermon (DIV2) 107 Page 65
481 Thirdly, There are no petitions please God so well, as those which are put up for spiritual things. Thirdly, There Are no petitions please God so well, as those which Are put up for spiritual things. ord, pc-acp vbr dx n2 vvb np1 av av, c-acp d r-crq vbr vvn a-acp p-acp j n2. (11) sermon (DIV2) 108 Page 65
482 When Solomon begged of God a wise and understanding heart, it is said that the saying pleased the Lord well. When Solomon begged of God a wise and understanding heart, it is said that the saying pleased the Lord well. c-crq np1 vvn pp-f np1 dt j cc j-vvg n1, pn31 vbz vvn cst dt vvg vvd dt n1 av. (11) sermon (DIV2) 108 Page 65
483 Yea God shewed that it pleased him well, for he received in abundance what he asked not. Yea God showed that it pleased him well, for he received in abundance what he asked not. uh np1 vvd cst pn31 vvd pno31 av, c-acp pns31 vvd p-acp n1 r-crq pns31 vvd xx. (11) sermon (DIV2) 108 Page 65
484 Nor is this hard to be conceived by us, who have the same affections towards our own Children, had any one of us who are Fathers, 2 Children, Nor is this hard to be conceived by us, who have the same affections towards our own Children, had any one of us who Are Father's, 2 Children, ccx vbz d j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno12, r-crq vhb dt d n2 p-acp po12 d n2, vhd d crd pp-f pno12 r-crq vbr n2, crd n2, (11) sermon (DIV2) 108 Page 65
485 and we should put it to their choice, what they would ask of us, and the one should ask that we would settle so much land upon him, the other should tell us, he desired not our lands, and we should put it to their choice, what they would ask of us, and the one should ask that we would settle so much land upon him, the other should tell us, he desired not our Lands, cc pns12 vmd vvi pn31 p-acp po32 n1, r-crq pns32 vmd vvi pp-f pno12, cc dt crd vmd vvi cst pns12 vmd vvi av d n1 p-acp pno31, dt n-jn vmd vvi pno12, pns31 vvd xx po12 n2, (11) sermon (DIV2) 108 Page 65
486 but should importunately beg that his Father would love him best, would not the latter please you best? should we not be ready to give that Child-more than it asked? You read of the two Daughters of Naomi, Orpah, and Ruth, Ruth 1. 14, 15. they both followed their Mother in law while she was full, but should importunately beg that his Father would love him best, would not the latter please you best? should we not be ready to give that Child-more than it asked? You read of the two Daughters of Naomi, Orpah, and Ruth, Ruth 1. 14, 15. they both followed their Mother in law while she was full, cc-acp vmd av-j vvi cst po31 n1 vmd vvi pno31 av-js, vmd xx dt d vvi pn22 js? vmd pns12 xx vbi j pc-acp vvi d j cs pn31 vvd? pn22 vvb pp-f dt crd n2 pp-f np1, np1, cc n1, n1 crd crd, crd pns32 d vvd po32 n1 p-acp n1 cs pns31 vbds j, (11) sermon (DIV2) 108 Page 65
487 but when she was empty, Orpah kisseth her Mother in law, and leaveth her, Naomi would have had Ruth have done so too; but when she was empty, Orpah Kisses her Mother in law, and Leaveth her, Naomi would have had Ruth have done so too; cc-acp c-crq pns31 vbds j, np1 vvz po31 n1 p-acp n1, cc vvz pno31, np1 vmd vhi vhn n1 vhb vdn av av; (11) sermon (DIV2) 108 Page 66
488 but v. 16. Ruth refuseth, and tells her: but v. 16. Ruth Refuseth, and tells her: cc-acp n1 crd n1 vvz, cc vvz pno31: (11) sermon (DIV2) 108 Page 66
489 Whither thou goest I will go, and where thou lodgest I will lodge, thy People shall be my People, Whither thou goest I will go, and where thou lodgest I will lodge, thy People shall be my People, q-crq pns21 vv2 pns11 vmb vvi, cc c-crq pns21 vv2 pns11 vmb vvi, po21 n1 vmb vbi po11 n1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 108 Page 66
490 and thy God shall be my God, where thou diest, I will die, and there will I he buried. and thy God shall be my God, where thou Dies, I will die, and there will I he buried. cc po21 n1 vmb vbi po11 np1, c-crq pns21 vv2, pns11 vmb vvi, cc pc-acp vmb pns11 pns31 vvd. (11) sermon (DIV2) 108 Page 66
491 Which is as much as if she had told her, that she valued the company of her Mother above all other concerns. Which is as much as if she had told her, that she valued the company of her Mother above all other concerns. r-crq vbz p-acp d c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn pno31, cst pns31 vvd dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp d n-jn vvz. (11) sermon (DIV2) 108 Page 66
494 Now to engage your hearts to prefer the kisses of God before any other good things, with which the hand of his providence can make you happy, there needs no more, Now to engage your hearts to prefer the Kisses of God before any other good things, with which the hand of his providence can make you happy, there needs no more, av pc-acp vvi po22 n2 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp d j-jn j n2, p-acp r-crq dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vmb vvi pn22 j, a-acp vvz dx av-dc, (11) sermon (DIV2) 109 Page 66
495 than that you should be truly possessed with the notion of your own wants, and rightly understand the differences of good. than that you should be truly possessed with the notion of your own Wants, and rightly understand the differences of good. cs cst pn22 vmd vbi av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 d n2, cc av-jn vvi dt n2 pp-f j. (11) sermon (DIV2) 109 Page 66
496 He that knows how much more excellent than the Body, the Soul of man is: He that knows how much more excellent than the Body, the Soul of man is: pns31 cst vvz c-crq av-d av-dc j cs dt n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz: (11) sermon (DIV2) 109 Page 66
497 will quickly understand that those things which are proportioned to its wants, are more desirable goods than those which are only suted to our more outward concerns. will quickly understand that those things which Are proportioned to its Wants, Are more desirable goods than those which Are only suited to our more outward concerns. vmb av-j vvi cst d n2 r-crq vbr vvn p-acp po31 n2, vbr av-dc j n2-j av d r-crq vbr av-j vvn p-acp po12 av-dc j vvz. (11) sermon (DIV2) 109 Page 66
498 Study but the excellency of the love of God, and the vanity, and Earthliness of the Creature, the state of your souls by nature, Study but the excellency of the love of God, and the vanity, and Earthliness of the Creature, the state of your Souls by nature, n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f po22 n2 p-acp n1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 109 Page 66
499 and with respect to that guilt, which by multitudes of Sins you have contracted, from which nothing can excuse you but the blood of Christ, and with respect to that guilt, which by Multitudes of Sins you have contracted, from which nothing can excuse you but the blood of christ, cc p-acp n1 p-acp d n1, r-crq p-acp n2 pp-f n2 pn22 vhb vvn, p-acp r-crq pix vmb vvi pn22 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 109 Page 66
500 nor any thing evidence your absolution (to quiet your accusing, and condemning consciences, but the kisses of his Mouth, and you will need no more to evince to you, that these coelestial kisses, are of all good things the most excellent, the most desirable, which being well understood, the rational Soul directly moveth to a choice and desire of them above, and before all other things. nor any thing evidence your absolution (to quiet your accusing, and condemning Consciences, but the Kisses of his Mouth, and you will need no more to evince to you, that these celestial Kisses, Are of all good things the most excellent, the most desirable, which being well understood, the rational Soul directly moves to a choice and desire of them above, and before all other things. ccx d n1 n1 po22 n1 (pc-acp vvi po22 n-vvg, cc vvg n2, cc-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, cc pn22 vmb vvi av-dx dc pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22, cst d j n2, vbr pp-f d j n2 dt av-ds j, dt av-ds j, r-crq vbg av vvn, dt j n1 av-j vvz p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp, cc p-acp d j-jn n2. (11) sermon (DIV2) 109 Page 66
501 Sermon III. Canticles 1. 2. Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth. IT is the Spouse that speaketh; Sermon III. Canticles 1. 2. Let him kiss me with the Kisses of his Mouth. IT is the Spouse that speaks; n1 np1. n2 crd crd vvb pno31 vvi pno11 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. pn31 vbz dt n1 cst vvz; (12) sermon (DIV2) 109 Page 67
502 she saith not, Let him embrace me, nor (as elsewhere) He shall lie all night betwixt my breasts, but, Let him kiss me. — Quid tam minimum & submissum, quam osculetur me (is De — Ponte his note upon the Text.) A kiss is the least token of conjugal love and affection. Hence observe, she Says not, Let him embrace me, nor (as elsewhere) He shall lie all night betwixt my breasts, but, Let him kiss me. — Quid tam minimum & submissum, quam osculetur me (is De — Ponte his note upon the Text.) A kiss is the least token of conjugal love and affection. Hence observe, pns31 vvz xx, vvb pno31 vvi pno11, ccx (c-acp av) pns31 vmb vvi d n1 p-acp po11 n2, p-acp, vvb pno31 vvi pno11. — fw-la fw-la fw-la cc fw-la, fw-la fw-la pno11 (vbz fw-fr — np1 po31 n1 p-acp dt np1) dt n1 vbz dt ds n1 pp-f j n1 cc n1. av vvi, (12) sermon (DIV2) 110 Page 67
503 The least tokens of Christs special, distinguishing love are very desirable to believing Souls. The least tokens of Christ special, distinguishing love Are very desirable to believing Souls. dt ds n2 pp-f npg1 j, j-vvg n1 vbr av j p-acp vvg n2. (12) sermon (DIV2) 111 Page 67
504 The free Love of God shining out through Christ upon souls predestinated unto glory, in the pardoning of their sins, the acceptation of their persons, the renewing of their natures, in strengthening, quickening, comforting influences of grace, is what we call the distinguishing Love of Christ, being not the effects of his Philanthropy, but his NONLATINALPHABET; The free Love of God shining out through christ upon Souls predestinated unto glory, in the pardoning of their Sins, the acceptation of their Persons, the renewing of their nature's, in strengthening, quickening, comforting influences of grace, is what we call the distinguishing Love of christ, being not the effects of his Philanthropy, but his; dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvg av p-acp np1 p-acp n2 vvn p-acp n1, p-acp dt vvg pp-f po32 n2, dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, dt vvg pp-f po32 n2, p-acp vvg, j-vvg, vvg n2 pp-f n1, vbz q-crq pns12 vvb dt vvg n1 pp-f np1, vbg xx dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp po31; (12) sermon (DIV2) 112 Page 67
505 now the tokens of this are more or less, or may be so called; According to the degree of their Emanation from Christ and the Spirit of Christ; Or, now the tokens of this Are more or less, or may be so called; According to the degree of their Emanation from christ and the Spirit of christ; Or, av dt n2 pp-f d vbr av-dc cc av-dc, cc vmb vbi av vvn; vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 p-acp np1 cc dt n1 pp-f np1; cc, (12) sermon (DIV2) 112 Page 67
506 According to our judgment and apprehension, or Estimation. 1. According to the degree of their Emanation. According to our judgement and apprehension, or Estimation. 1. According to the degree of their Emanation. vvg p-acp po12 n1 cc n1, cc n1. crd vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 114 Page 67
507 God, whose heart is at all times the same towards his people, yet is pleased gradually to discover it, God, whose heart is At all times the same towards his people, yet is pleased gradually to discover it, np1, rg-crq n1 vbz p-acp d n2 dt d p-acp po31 n1, av vbz vvn av-jn pc-acp vvi pn31, (12) sermon (DIV2) 115 Page 67
508 and to manifest himself unto his people. and to manifest himself unto his people. cc pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp po31 n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 115 Page 67
511 yet) gives out its Light variously according to its position in the Firmament, or aspect upon the Hemisphere, its nearness to, yet) gives out its Light variously according to its position in the Firmament, or aspect upon the Hemisphere, its nearness to, av) vvz av po31 n1 av-j vvg p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, cc n1 p-acp dt n1, po31 n1 p-acp, (12) sermon (DIV2) 115 Page 67
512 or distance from the Object to be inlightened, or refreshed, or as it is more or less hindered by the interposition of Clouds or Vapours; or distance from the Object to be enlightened, or refreshed, or as it is more or less hindered by the interposition of Clouds or Vapours; cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, cc vvn, cc c-acp pn31 vbz av-dc cc av-dc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2; (12) sermon (DIV2) 115 Page 67
513 so doth the Sun of Righteousness also diffuse his Beams variously. so does the Sun of Righteousness also diffuse his Beams variously. av vdz dt n1 pp-f n1 av vvi po31 n2 av-j. (12) sermon (DIV2) 115 Page 67
514 Or, as indeed a prudent Father, though at all times his heart be full of love to his Children, Or, as indeed a prudent Father, though At all times his heart be full of love to his Children, cc, c-acp av dt j n1, cs p-acp d n2 po31 n1 vbb j pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n2, (12) sermon (DIV2) 115 Page 67
515 yet in the discoveries and manifestations of it, he governeth himself by his own prudence relating to the Child's good, yet in the discoveries and manifestations of it, he Governs himself by his own prudence relating to the Child's good, av p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f pn31, pns31 vvz px31 p-acp po31 d n1 vvg p-acp dt ng1 j, (12) sermon (DIV2) 115 Page 67
516 and with respect to the Child's behaviour and demeanour towards him: So though whom God loveth, he loveth with a great love, and to the end; and with respect to the Child's behaviour and demeanour towards him: So though whom God loves, he loves with a great love, and to the end; cc p-acp n1 p-acp dt ng1 n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31: av cs r-crq n1 vvz, pns31 vvz p-acp dt j n1, cc p-acp dt n1; (12) sermon (DIV2) 115 Page 67
517 yet as to the discoveries and manifestations of it, he governs himself by his own Infinite Wisdom, yet as to the discoveries and manifestations of it, he governs himself by his own Infinite Wisdom, av c-acp p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f pn31, pns31 vvz px31 p-acp po31 d j n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 115 Page 68
518 and with a great respect, to his Peoples carriage and demeanour towards him. and with a great respect, to his Peoples carriage and demeanour towards him. cc p-acp dt j n1, p-acp po31 ng1 n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31. (12) sermon (DIV2) 115 Page 68
519 Hence it is, that though every Child of God, be beloved of God with the same special and distinguishing Love; yet every one lives not under the same manifestations and emanations of it: Hence it is, that though every Child of God, be Beloved of God with the same special and distinguishing Love; yet every one lives not under the same manifestations and emanations of it: av pn31 vbz, cst cs d n1 pp-f np1, vbb vvn pp-f np1 p-acp dt d j cc vvg n1; av d pi vvz xx p-acp dt d n2 cc n2 pp-f pn31: (12) sermon (DIV2) 115 Page 68
520 He sheweth to some more, to some less, to some scarcely any, according to the Wisdom of his Counsel, He shows to Some more, to Some less, to Some scarcely any, according to the Wisdom of his Counsel, pns31 vvz p-acp d dc, p-acp d dc, p-acp d av-j av-d, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 115 Page 68
521 and the good pleasure of his own will. One soul shall have just light enough to discern that the day is broke in his soul, that the Sun is arisen with healing in his wings upon him; and the good pleasure of his own will. One soul shall have just Light enough to discern that the day is broke in his soul, that the Sun is arisen with healing in his wings upon him; cc dt j n1 pp-f po31 d n1. crd n1 vmb vhi j n1 av-d pc-acp vvi cst dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp po31 n1, cst dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp vvg p-acp po31 n2 p-acp pno31; (12) sermon (DIV2) 115 Page 68
522 another shall hardly have so much light, as to discern that, but shall walk in the dark, and see no light. Another shall hardly have so much Light, as to discern that, but shall walk in the dark, and see no Light. j-jn vmb av vhi av d n1, c-acp pc-acp vvi d, cc-acp vmb vvi p-acp dt j, cc vvb dx n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 115 Page 68
523 Another shall have the Sun of Righteousness more fully shining upon him, and be able to say with Job, I know my Redeemer lives, another shall have the Sun of Righteousness more Fully shining upon him, and be able to say with Job, I know my Redeemer lives, j-jn vmb vhi dt n1 pp-f n1 av-dc av-j vvg p-acp pno31, cc vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, pns11 vvb po11 n1 vvz, (12) sermon (DIV2) 115 Page 68
524 and that I shall see him with these Eyes; and though Worms shall destroy this body, yet in my flesh I shall see God: and that I shall see him with these Eyes; and though Worms shall destroy this body, yet in my Flesh I shall see God: cc cst pns11 vmb vvi pno31 p-acp d n2; cc cs n2 vmb vvi d n1, av p-acp po11 n1 pns11 vmb vvi np1: (12) sermon (DIV2) 115 Page 68
525 Or with Paul, Rom. 8. 38. I know, and am persuaded, that neither life, nor death, Or with Paul, Rom. 8. 38. I know, and am persuaded, that neither life, nor death, cc p-acp np1, np1 crd crd pns11 vvb, cc vbm vvn, cst dx n1, ccx n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 115 Page 68
526 nor any thing shall separate me from the Love of God in Jesus Christ. nor any thing shall separate me from the Love of God in jesus christ. ccx d n1 vmb vvi pno11 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1 np1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 115 Page 68
527 Yea the same soul shall sometimes see its Beloved standing as it were behind the wall, and looking in upon it through the Lattice; see him in a Glass darkly; Yea the same soul shall sometime see its beloved standing as it were behind the wall, and looking in upon it through the Lattice; see him in a Glass darkly; uh dt d n1 vmb av vvi po31 j-vvn vvg p-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp dt n1, cc vvg p-acp p-acp pn31 p-acp dt n1; vvb pno31 p-acp dt n1 av-j; (12) sermon (DIV2) 115 Page 68
528 another time it shall see him with a fuller sight, as in the house with it, face to face. One while it shall only see as by a Wicket of hope open, Another time it shall see him with a fuller sighed, as in the house with it, face to face. One while it shall only see as by a Wicket of hope open, j-jn n1 pn31 vmb vvi pno31 p-acp dt jc n1, c-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp pn31, n1 p-acp n1. crd n1 pn31 vmb av-j vvi a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 j, (12) sermon (DIV2) 115 Page 68
529 and possibly but imperfectly open neither; and possibly but imperfectly open neither; cc av-j p-acp av-j j av-d; (12) sermon (DIV2) 115 Page 68
530 another while its vision shall be as it were of the Heavens opened, and Christ sitting at the right hand of God, making intercession for it. Another while its vision shall be as it were of the Heavens opened, and christ sitting At the right hand of God, making Intercession for it. j-jn n1 po31 n1 vmb vbi c-acp pn31 vbdr pp-f dt n2 vvd, cc np1 vvg p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1, vvg n1 p-acp pn31. (12) sermon (DIV2) 115 Page 68
531 2. The more or less of special and distinguishing grace is often measured by the soul's apprehension, and particular fancy (which judgment possibly is not alwaies according to Truth, 2. The more or less of special and distinguishing grace is often measured by the soul's apprehension, and particular fancy (which judgement possibly is not always according to Truth, crd dt av-dc cc dc pp-f j cc j-vvg n1 vbz av vvn p-acp dt ng1 n1, cc j n1 (r-crq n1 av-j vbz xx av vvg p-acp n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 116 Page 68
532 but yet such as we ordinarily make.) Thus we commonly judge the comfortable reflections of Divine Love, to be the greatest tokens of it. but yet such as we ordinarily make.) Thus we commonly judge the comfortable reflections of Divine Love, to be the greatest tokens of it. cc-acp av d c-acp pns12 av-jn vvi.) av pns12 av-j vvb dt j n2 pp-f j-jn n1, pc-acp vbi dt js n2 pp-f pn31. (12) sermon (DIV2) 116 Page 68
533 The sweetest indeed they are, but possibly the strengthening Influences of Divine Grace, by which the soul is inabled to perform its spiritual duties, The Sweetest indeed they Are, but possibly the strengthening Influences of Divine Grace, by which the soul is enabled to perform its spiritual duties, dt js av pns32 vbr, cc-acp av-j dt vvg n2 pp-f j-jn n1, p-acp r-crq dt n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi po31 j n2, (12) sermon (DIV2) 116 Page 68
534 and to fight the good fight both against motions to sin from within, and temptations to sin from without, may be no less manifestations of special and distinguishing grace. and to fight the good fight both against motions to sin from within, and temptations to sin from without, may be no less manifestations of special and distinguishing grace. cc pc-acp vvi dt j n1 av-d p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp a-acp, cc n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp, vmb vbi dx dc n2 pp-f j cc j-vvg n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 116 Page 68
535 But take your measures how you will, the gracious soul valueth at an high rate the least manifestations of such grace as may evidence to it that it is beloved of God with a special and distinguishing love. But take your measures how you will, the gracious soul valueth At an high rate the least manifestations of such grace as may evidence to it that it is Beloved of God with a special and distinguishing love. cc-acp vvb po22 n2 c-crq pn22 vmb, dt j n1 vvz p-acp dt j n1 dt ds n2 pp-f d n1 c-acp vmb n1 p-acp pn31 cst pn31 vbz vvn pp-f np1 p-acp dt j cc j-vvg n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 116 Page 68
536 I do not say the least of these will satisfie such a soul: I do not say the least of these will satisfy such a soul: pns11 vdb xx vvi dt ds pp-f d vmb vvi d dt n1: (12) sermon (DIV2) 116 Page 68
537 That it will not, for the soul in which God hath caused by his Spirit a spiritual thirst after himself, is continually crying out, Give, Give! The soul will not be satisfied, That it will not, for the soul in which God hath caused by his Spirit a spiritual thirst After himself, is continually crying out, Give, Give! The soul will not be satisfied, cst pn31 vmb xx, c-acp dt n1 p-acp r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp po31 n1 dt j n1 p-acp px31, vbz av-j vvg av, vvb, vvb! dt n1 vmb xx vbi vvn, (12) sermon (DIV2) 116 Page 69
538 until in the Resurrection it awakes with God's likeness; until in the Resurrection it awakes with God's likeness; c-acp p-acp dt n1 pn31 vvz p-acp npg1 n1; (12) sermon (DIV2) 116 Page 69
539 but in the mean time, the least influences of this nature, will be to it very precious and desirable. but in the mean time, the least influences of this nature, will be to it very precious and desirable. p-acp p-acp dt j n1, dt ds n2 pp-f d n1, vmb vbi p-acp pn31 av j cc j. (12) sermon (DIV2) 116 Page 69
540 The truth of this Proposition will appear to you from the petitions of several of the Servants of God in holy Writ, more eminently those which we read of concerning David, Psal. 4. 6. There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? Lord (saith he) lift up the light of thy countenance upon me; The truth of this Proposition will appear to you from the petitions of several of the Servants of God in holy Writ, more eminently those which we read of Concerning David, Psalm 4. 6. There be many that say, Who will show us any good? Lord (Says he) lift up the Light of thy countenance upon me; dt n1 pp-f d n1 vmb vvi p-acp pn22 p-acp dt n2 pp-f j pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp j vvn, av-dc av-j d r-crq pns12 vvb pp-f vvg np1, np1 crd crd pc-acp vbi d cst vvb, q-crq vmb vvi pno12 d j? n1 (vvz pns31) vvb a-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 p-acp pno11; (12) sermon (DIV2) 117 Page 69
541 and in the following words he declares, that it should be more to him than the worldlings Harvest or Vintage greater matter of gladness, and in the following words he declares, that it should be more to him than the worldlings Harvest or Vintage greater matter of gladness, cc p-acp dt vvg n2 pns31 vvz, cst pn31 vmd vbi av-dc p-acp pno31 cs dt n2 n1 cc n1 jc n1 pp-f n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 117 Page 69
542 than their increase of Corn, Wine, or Oil: And Psal. 84. 9. he asks no more than that the Lord would look upon the face of his Anointed. than their increase of Corn, Wine, or Oil: And Psalm 84. 9. he asks no more than that the Lord would look upon the face of his Anointed. cs po32 n1 pp-f n1, n1, cc n1: cc np1 crd crd pns31 vvz av-dx dc cs d dt n1 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j-vvn. (12) sermon (DIV2) 117 Page 69
543 What can be less than Beholding, and giving the soul a good look? The liberty that the Birds of the Air, the Swallow and the Sparrow had, to make their, Nests about the Lord's Altars, one would think argued but a small favour; What can be less than Beholding, and giving the soul a good look? The liberty that the Birds of the Air, the Swallow and the Sparrow had, to make their, Nests about the Lord's Altars, one would think argued but a small favour; q-crq vmb vbi av-dc cs vvg, cc vvg dt n1 dt j n1? dt n1 cst dt n2 pp-f dt n1, dt vvb cc dt n1 vhd, pc-acp vvi po32, n2 p-acp dt ng1 n2, pi vmd vvi vvn p-acp dt j n1; (12) sermon (DIV2) 117 Page 69
544 yet David prefers their condition before his. yet David prefers their condition before his. av np1 vvz po32 n1 p-acp png31. (12) sermon (DIV2) 117 Page 69
545 One would think the Office of a Door-keeper in the Lord's House, were but a small preferment; One would think the Office of a Doorkeeper in the Lord's House, were but a small preferment; pi vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt ng1 n1, vbdr p-acp dt j n1; (12) sermon (DIV2) 117 Page 69
546 yet David valueth it above a Mansion in the Tents of wickedness. yet David valueth it above a Mansion in the Tents of wickedness. av np1 vvz pn31 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 117 Page 69
588 There is no influence of the special Love of God, but is suited to some special want or burden of our souls, There is no influence of the special Love of God, but is suited to Some special want or burden of our Souls, pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1, cc-acp vbz vvn p-acp d j n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n2, (12) sermon (DIV2) 120 Page 71
547 The several expressions which David maketh use of in the Psalms, to testifie his desires after God, such as Beholding, Looking upon him, Remembring him, &c. are all evident proofs of this. The several expressions which David makes use of in the Psalms, to testify his Desires After God, such as Beholding, Looking upon him, Remembering him, etc. Are all evident proofs of this. dt j n2 r-crq np1 vvz n1 pp-f p-acp dt n2, pc-acp vvi po31 n2 p-acp np1, d c-acp vvg, vvg p-acp pno31, vvg pno31, av vbr d j n2 pp-f d. (12) sermon (DIV2) 117 Page 69
548 The Woman, Luk. 7. 38. counts it honour enough to sit at Christ's feet, to wash his feet with her tears, The Woman, Luk. 7. 38. counts it honour enough to fit At Christ's feet, to wash his feet with her tears, dt n1, np1 crd crd n2 pn31 n1 av-d pc-acp vvi p-acp npg1 n2, pc-acp vvi po31 n2 p-acp po31 n2, (12) sermon (DIV2) 117 Page 69
549 and then to wipe them with the hairs of her head. and then to wipe them with the hairs of her head. cc av p-acp vvb pno32 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 117 Page 69
550 The Woman of Canaan is called a Dog, and contented with it, so she may but lick up the Crumbs under her Master's Table. You read of another Woman that cried out; The Woman of Canaan is called a Dog, and contented with it, so she may but lick up the Crumbs under her Masters Table. You read of Another Woman that cried out; dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn dt n1, cc vvn p-acp pn31, av pns31 vmb p-acp vvi a-acp dt n2 p-acp po31 ng1 n1. pn22 vvb pp-f j-jn n1 cst vvd av; (12) sermon (DIV2) 117 Page 69
551 If I may but touch the Hem of his Garment. If I may but touch the Hem of his Garment. cs pns11 vmb cc-acp vvi dt vvb pp-f po31 n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 117 Page 69
552 The Prophet Zechariah foretold of a time when men should take hold of the Skirt of a Jew, saying, We will go with you, The Prophet Zechariah foretold of a time when men should take hold of the Skirt of a Jew, saying, We will go with you, dt n1 np1 vvn pp-f dt n1 c-crq n2 vmd vvi vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt np1, vvg, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pn22, (12) sermon (DIV2) 117 Page 69
553 for we have heard God is with you. for we have herd God is with you. c-acp pns12 vhb vvn np1 vbz p-acp pn22. (12) sermon (DIV2) 117 Page 69
554 Any thing of Christ is precious to a soul that hath once tasted how good he is. Any thing of christ is precious to a soul that hath once tasted how good he is. d n1 pp-f np1 vbz j p-acp dt n1 cst vhz a-acp vvn c-crq j pns31 vbz. (12) sermon (DIV2) 117 Page 69
555 Joseph of Arimathea must have his dead body; and the Disciples must run to the Sepulchre where he was laid. Joseph of Arimathea must have his dead body; and the Disciples must run to the Sepulchre where he was laid. np1 pp-f np1 vmb vhi po31 j n1; cc dt n2 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns31 vbds vvn. (12) sermon (DIV2) 117 Page 69
556 The People of God of old had a favour for the dust of Zion, and the stones thereof. But much more precious must the least emanations of that virtue be which is in him suited to the wants (the spiritual wants of poor souls. The People of God of old had a favour for the dust of Zion, and the stones thereof. But much more precious must the least emanations of that virtue be which is in him suited to the Wants (the spiritual Wants of poor Souls. dt n1 pp-f np1 pp-f n1 vhd dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n2 av. p-acp av-d av-dc j vmb dt ds n2 pp-f d n1 vbi r-crq vbz p-acp pno31 vvn p-acp dt n2 (dt j n2 pp-f j n2. (12) sermon (DIV2) 117 Page 69
557 What can be less than a look, a smile, a word? yet we find these have been very precious to the People of God. What can be less than a look, a smile, a word? yet we find these have been very precious to the People of God. q-crq vmb vbi av-dc cs dt n1, dt n1, dt n1? av pns12 vvb d vhb vbn av j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 117 Page 69
558 What can we think of less, than the hearing of a Prayer; What can we think of less, than the hearing of a Prayer; q-crq vmb pns12 vvi pp-f dc, cs dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1; (12) sermon (DIV2) 118 Page 69
559 yet David esteemeth this ar an high rate, Psal. 116. 1, 2. For this he professeth his love to God, and his resolution to call upon him so long as he lived. yet David esteems this Are an high rate, Psalm 116. 1, 2. For this he Professes his love to God, and his resolution to call upon him so long as he lived. av np1 vvz d vbr dt j n1, np1 crd crd, crd p-acp d pns31 vvz po31 vvb p-acp np1, cc po31 n1 p-acp vvb p-acp pno31 av av-j c-acp pns31 vvd. (12) sermon (DIV2) 118 Page 70
560 One would think that of all other Fellowship and Communion with Christ, a Fellowship with him in his Sufferings, were least desirable. One would think that of all other Fellowship and Communion with christ, a Fellowship with him in his Sufferings, were least desirable. crd vmd vvi d pp-f d j-jn n1 cc n1 p-acp np1, dt n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 n2, vbdr av-ds j. (12) sermon (DIV2) 118 Page 70
561 St. Paul glorieth in this, and speaks of it as a thing desirable, Phil. 1. 10. ch. 3. 11. And we read of the Apostles praising God, that they were thought worthy to suffer for the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Saint Paul Glorieth in this, and speaks of it as a thing desirable, Philip 1. 10. changed. 3. 11. And we read of the Apostles praising God, that they were Thought worthy to suffer for the Name of the Lord jesus christ. n1 np1 vvz p-acp d, cc vvz pp-f pn31 p-acp dt n1 j, np1 crd crd vvn. crd crd cc pns12 vvb pp-f dt n2 vvg np1, cst pns32 vbdr vvn j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1 np1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 118 Page 70
562 The same Spirit that was in all these Servants of God, is yet to be found in the souls of such as have any acquaintance with, The same Spirit that was in all these Servants of God, is yet to be found in the Souls of such as have any acquaintance with, dt d n1 cst vbds p-acp d d n2 pp-f np1, vbz av pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f d c-acp vhb d n1 p-acp, (12) sermon (DIV2) 118 Page 70
563 or relation to the Lord Jesus Christ. or Relation to the Lord jesus christ. cc n1 p-acp dt n1 np1 np1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 118 Page 70
564 And indeed our reason will tell us, that it must be so, if we consider but these following particulars, which will give you a reasonable account of the truth of this Proposition. And indeed our reason will tell us, that it must be so, if we Consider but these following particulars, which will give you a reasonable account of the truth of this Proposition. cc av po12 n1 vmb vvi pno12, cst pn31 vmb vbi av, cs pns12 vvb p-acp d j-vvg n2-j, r-crq vmb vvi pn22 dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 118 Page 70
565 The least token of special, distinguishing Grace, is of an infinitely sweet and salvifick nature and evidence. The least token of special, distinguishing Grace, is of an infinitely sweet and salvific nature and evidence. dt ds n1 pp-f j, j-vvg n1, vbz pp-f dt av-j j cc vvi n1 cc n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 119 Page 70
566 There are common gifts of the Spirit of God, which indeed may be sweet, and very grateful to a spiritual nature (such are the gifts of Prayer and Prophecy, &c.) but yet are not of a saving nature, or evidence; There Are Common Gifts of the Spirit of God, which indeed may be sweet, and very grateful to a spiritual nature (such Are the Gifts of Prayer and Prophecy, etc.) but yet Are not of a Saving nature, or evidence; pc-acp vbr j n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq av vmb vbi j, cc av j p-acp dt j n1 (d vbr dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, av) p-acp av vbr xx pp-f dt vvg n1, cc n1; (12) sermon (DIV2) 119 Page 70
567 a man may have them and perish for ever; a man may have them and perish for ever; dt n1 vmb vhi pno32 cc vvi p-acp av; (12) sermon (DIV2) 119 Page 70
568 but it is not so with such influences of the Spirit, as are tokens of special distinguishing love; but it is not so with such influences of the Spirit, as Are tokens of special distinguishing love; cc-acp pn31 vbz xx av p-acp d n2 pp-f dt n1, c-acp vbr n2 pp-f j j-vvg n1; (12) sermon (DIV2) 119 Page 70
569 spiritual gifts are to be coveted, because of a subserviency in them to spiritual and saving ends; but they are not of a saving nature, spiritual Gifts Are to be coveted, Because of a subserviency in them to spiritual and Saving ends; but they Are not of a Saving nature, j n2 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn, c-acp pp-f dt n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp j cc vvg n2; p-acp pns32 vbr xx pp-f dt j-vvg n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 119 Page 70
570 and have nothing of a saving evidence in them; and have nothing of a Saving evidence in them; cc vhb pix pp-f dt j-vvg n1 p-acp pno32; (12) sermon (DIV2) 119 Page 70
571 but in the least token of special distinguishing love, there is something of an evidence for Salvation; the least of it is of a saving nature: but in the least token of special distinguishing love, there is something of an evidence for Salvation; the least of it is of a Saving nature: cc-acp p-acp dt ds n1 pp-f j j-vvg n1, pc-acp vbz pi pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1; dt ds pp-f pn31 vbz pp-f dt j-vvg n1: (12) sermon (DIV2) 119 Page 70
572 Faith, that is but as a grain of Mustard seed, is as much saving, as the strongest Faith is. Faith, that is but as a grain of Mustard seed, is as much Saving, as the Strongest Faith is. n1, cst vbz cc-acp c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 n1, vbz p-acp av-d vvg, c-acp dt js n1 vbz. (12) sermon (DIV2) 119 Page 70
573 The measures of our comforts much depend upon degrees of grace, but our Salvation doth not. The measures of our comforts much depend upon Degrees of grace, but our Salvation does not. dt n2 pp-f po12 n2 av-d vvb p-acp n2 pp-f n1, cc-acp po12 n1 vdz xx. (12) sermon (DIV2) 119 Page 70
574 Christ bids Zacheus go home, for that day Salvation was come to his house. christ bids Zacchaeus go home, for that day Salvation was come to his house. np1 vvz np1 vvb av-an, c-acp cst n1 n1 vbds vvn p-acp po31 n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 119 Page 70
575 Salvation cometh to the soul that hour in which the least of special love shineth upon it; Salvation comes to the soul that hour in which the least of special love shines upon it; n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 cst n1 p-acp r-crq dt ds pp-f j n1 vvz p-acp pn31; (12) sermon (DIV2) 119 Page 70
576 the least of that brings Salvation, and consequently is exceeding sweet, and must be so, the least of that brings Salvation, and consequently is exceeding sweet, and must be so, dt ds pp-f d vvz n1, cc av-j vbz vvg j, cc vmb vbi av, (12) sermon (DIV2) 119 Page 70
577 if you consider this soul, as first seeking the Kingdom of God, allarumed with the spiritual sense of its misery by nature, its lost and undone condition in Adam. This is the one thing that such a soul seeks after, in comparison with which, all other things are as dross and dung to it. if you Consider this soul, as First seeking the Kingdom of God, allarumed with the spiritual sense of its misery by nature, its lost and undone condition in Adam. This is the one thing that such a soul seeks After, in comparison with which, all other things Are as dross and dung to it. cs pn22 vvb d n1, c-acp ord vvg dt n1 pp-f np1, vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp n1, pn31|vbz vvn cc vvn n1 p-acp np1. d vbz dt crd n1 cst d dt n1 vvz a-acp, p-acp n1 p-acp r-crq, d j-jn n2 vbr p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp pn31. (12) sermon (DIV2) 119 Page 70
578 That it may discern it self beloved of God, one of those for whom Christ died, That it may discern it self Beloved of God, one of those for whom christ died, cst pn31 vmb vvi pn31 n1 vvn pp-f np1, crd pp-f d p-acp ro-crq np1 vvd, (12) sermon (DIV2) 119 Page 70
579 and whose sins are washed away with his blood, for this it hath wept, and prayed, and whose Sins Are washed away with his blood, for this it hath wept, and prayed, cc rg-crq n2 vbr vvn av p-acp po31 n1, p-acp d pn31 vhz vvn, cc vvd, (12) sermon (DIV2) 119 Page 70
580 and resolved to seek after it, and resolved not to be silent. and resolved to seek After it, and resolved not to be silent. cc vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, cc vvd xx pc-acp vbi j. (12) sermon (DIV2) 119 Page 70
581 There is no evidence of special Love, but is suited to some great spiritual want of the soul. There is no evidence of special Love, but is suited to Some great spiritual want of the soul. pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f j n1, cc-acp vbz vvn p-acp d j j n1 pp-f dt n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 120 Page 70
582 Our souls are exposed to a great variety of wants. Our Souls Are exposed to a great variety of Wants. po12 n2 vbr vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f vvz. (12) sermon (DIV2) 120 Page 71
583 All the tokens of God's special Love, are suited to some or other of these wants. All the tokens of God's special Love, Are suited to Some or other of these Wants. av-d dt n2 pp-f npg1 j n1, vbr vvn p-acp d cc n-jn pp-f d n2. (12) sermon (DIV2) 120 Page 71
584 Our souls are impotent and weak, both to the performance of spiritual duty, and to resist our spiritual adversary; Our Souls Are impotent and weak, both to the performance of spiritual duty, and to resist our spiritual adversary; po12 n2 vbr j cc j, d p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, cc pc-acp vvi po12 j n1; (12) sermon (DIV2) 120 Page 71
585 to this want now strengthening grace is suited. They are dull and heavy, and move heavily in spiritual duties; to this want now strengthening grace is suited. They Are dull and heavy, and move heavily in spiritual duties; p-acp d n1 av vvg n1 vbz vvn. pns32 vbr j cc j, cc vvi av-j p-acp j n2; (12) sermon (DIV2) 120 Page 71
586 to this, quickening grace is suited. They are sad and troubled for fear of God's wrath; to this, quickening grace is suited. They Are sad and troubled for Fear of God's wrath; p-acp d, j-vvg n1 vbz vvn. pns32 vbr j cc j-vvn p-acp n1 pp-f npg1 n1; (12) sermon (DIV2) 120 Page 71
587 to this consolatory grace is suited. to this consolatory grace is suited. p-acp d j n1 vbz vvn. (12) sermon (DIV2) 120 Page 71
589 and therefore the least of them must be exceedingly desirable, for so every thing is that suiteth our necessities, and Therefore the least of them must be exceedingly desirable, for so every thing is that suiteth our necessities, cc av dt ds pp-f pno32 vmb vbi av-vvg j, c-acp av d n1 vbz cst vvz po12 n2, (12) sermon (DIV2) 120 Page 71
590 and so much the more as it suiteth some more special and eminent wants. and so much the more as it suiteth Some more special and eminent Wants. cc av av-d dt av-dc c-acp pn31 vvz d dc j cc j n2. (12) sermon (DIV2) 120 Page 71
591 If the Sun doth but arise upon the soul, it healeth, Mat. 4. 2. though it shineth not out in its fullest glory, If the Sun does but arise upon the soul, it heals, Mathew 4. 2. though it shines not out in its Fullest glory, cs dt n1 vdz p-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, pn31 vvz, np1 crd crd cs pn31 vvz xx av p-acp po31 js n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 120 Page 71
592 if Christ spreadeth but a wing over it, there is healing in that wing. if christ spreadeth but a wing over it, there is healing in that wing. cs np1 vvz p-acp dt n1 p-acp pn31, pc-acp vbz vvg p-acp d n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 120 Page 71
593 His very shadow gives delight to the soul, Cant. 2. 2. the least of his fruit is pleasant to its taste. His very shadow gives delight to the soul, Cant 2. 2. the least of his fruit is pleasant to its taste. po31 j n1 vvz n1 p-acp dt n1, np1 crd crd dt ds pp-f po31 n1 vbz j p-acp po31 n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 120 Page 71
594 If (saith the woman) I can but touch the Hem of his Garment, I shall be whole. If (Says the woman) I can but touch the Hem of his Garment, I shall be Whole. cs (vvz dt n1) pns11 vmb cc-acp vvi dt vvb pp-f po31 n1, pns11 vmb vbi j-jn. (12) sermon (DIV2) 120 Page 71
595 Such is the purity of the Saints Love, that though they may have an Eye to the Recompence of Reward, which his Love brings; Such is the purity of the Saints Love, that though they may have an Eye to the Recompense of Reward, which his Love brings; d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n2 vvb, cst cs pns32 vmb vhi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq po31 n1 vvz; (12) sermon (DIV2) 121 Page 71
596 yet they love him for himself, who appears to their souls as Totus desideria, altogether desirable. yet they love him for himself, who appears to their Souls as Totus Desire, altogether desirable. av pns32 vvb pno31 p-acp px31, r-crq vvz p-acp po32 n2 c-acp fw-la fw-la, av j. (12) sermon (DIV2) 121 Page 71
597 It is his Love which their souls thirst after; It is his Love which their Souls thirst After; pn31 vbz po31 n1 r-crq po32 n2 vvb a-acp; (12) sermon (DIV2) 121 Page 71
598 now the least special token of Love sheweth that he loves it, and his heart cleaveth to it. now the least special token of Love shows that he loves it, and his heart cleaveth to it. av dt av-ds j n1 pp-f n1 vvz cst pns31 vvz pn31, cc po31 n1 vvz p-acp pn31. (12) sermon (DIV2) 121 Page 71
599 He that valueth the Love of his friend, regardeth not the quantum of the Token, but the nature of it; He that valueth the Love of his friend, Regardeth not the quantum of the Token, but the nature of it; pns31 cst vvz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, vvz xx dt fw-la pp-f dt n1, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31; (12) sermon (DIV2) 121 Page 71
600 if it be of such a nature as he doth not ordinarily give to any common friend; if it be of such a nature as he does not ordinarily give to any Common friend; cs pn31 vbb pp-f d dt n1 c-acp pns31 vdz xx av-j vvi p-acp d j n1; (12) sermon (DIV2) 121 Page 71
601 that is it which he eyeth. that is it which he eyeth. d vbz pn31 r-crq pns31 vvz. (12) sermon (DIV2) 121 Page 71
602 If a soul can see any thing which speaketh its Lord joyned to it, cleaving unto it, this is it which makes it valuable. If a soul can see any thing which speaks its Lord joined to it, cleaving unto it, this is it which makes it valuable. cs dt n1 vmb vvi d n1 r-crq vvz po31 n1 vvn p-acp pn31, vvg p-acp pn31, d vbz pn31 r-crq vvz pn31 j. (12) sermon (DIV2) 121 Page 71
603 A discerning soul will take little joy in gifts of common providence, Riches, Honours, good Relations, common gifts. A discerning soul will take little joy in Gifts of Common providence, Riches, Honours, good Relations, Common Gifts. dt j-vvg n1 vmb vvi j n1 p-acp n2 pp-f j n1, n2, ng1, j n2, j n2. (12) sermon (DIV2) 121 Page 71
604 It may and will desire these things while it is in the flesh, as they fill up some emptinesses in that our state, It may and will desire these things while it is in the Flesh, as they fill up Some emptinesses in that our state, pn31 vmb cc vmb vvi d n2 cs pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1, c-acp pns32 vvb a-acp d n2 p-acp d po12 n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 121 Page 71
605 but it can by no means be satisfied with these things. but it can by no means be satisfied with these things. cc-acp pn31 vmb p-acp dx n2 vbb vvn p-acp d n2. (12) sermon (DIV2) 121 Page 71
606 As Haman said when he had been telling his Wife of his great preferments and honours; As Haman said when he had been telling his Wife of his great preferments and honours; p-acp np1 vvd c-crq pns31 vhd vbn vvg po31 n1 pp-f po31 j n2 cc n2; (12) sermon (DIV2) 121 Page 71
607 All this doth me no good, so long as I see Mordecay sitting in the King's Gate; All this does me no good, so long as I see Mordecai sitting in the King's Gate; d d vdz pno11 dx j, av av-j c-acp pns11 vvb np1 vvg p-acp dt ng1 n1; (12) sermon (DIV2) 121 Page 71
608 my Enemy is honoured and advanced as well as I: So it saith; The Lord hath given me riches, honour, &c. but all this doth me no good, my Enemy is honoured and advanced as well as I: So it Says; The Lord hath given me riches, honour, etc. but all this does me no good, po11 n1 vbz vvn cc vvn a-acp av c-acp pns11: av pn31 vvz; dt n1 vhz vvn pno11 n2, n1, av p-acp d d vdz pno11 dx j, (12) sermon (DIV2) 121 Page 71
609 so long as I see the haters of God enjoy as much of these things as I do; so long as I see the haters of God enjoy as much of these things as I do; av av-j c-acp pns11 vvb dt n2 pp-f np1 vvi p-acp d pp-f d n2 c-acp pns11 vdb; (12) sermon (DIV2) 121 Page 71
610 let me have some special token of God's Love. Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth. let me have Some special token of God's Love. Let him kiss me with the Kisses of his Mouth. vvb pno11 vhi d j n1 pp-f npg1 n1. vvb pno31 vvi pno11 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 121 Page 71
611 Fourthly, The Child of God knoweth, That the least token of Christs special love, is more worth than all the world. Fourthly, The Child of God Knoweth, That the least token of Christ special love, is more worth than all the world. ord, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz, cst dt ds n1 pp-f npg1 j n1, vbz av-dc j cs d dt n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 122 Page 72
676 Thirdly, You may from hence observe the difference betwixt the Hypocrites, and the Saints desires after Christ. Thirdly, You may from hence observe the difference betwixt the Hypocrites, and the Saints Desires After christ. ord, pn22 vmb p-acp av vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n2, cc dt n2 n2 p-acp np1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 128 Page 75
612 There is no proport on betwixt a corp•ral and a spiritual good; betwixt what is sutable to our flesh, and to our wants in this life, There is no proport on betwixt a corp•ral and a spiritual good; betwixt what is suitable to our Flesh, and to our Wants in this life, pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp p-acp dt j cc dt j j; p-acp r-crq vbz j p-acp po12 n1, cc p-acp po12 n2 p-acp d n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 122 Page 72
613 and what is sutable to our Souls, and necessary for us with respect to our eternal felicity. and what is suitable to our Souls, and necessary for us with respect to our Eternal felicity. cc r-crq vbz j p-acp po12 n2, cc j p-acp pno12 p-acp n1 p-acp po12 j n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 122 Page 72
614 The Philosopher could say, Animus cujusque est quisque. The mind of a Man is the Man. The Christian knows that Anima cujusque est quisque. The Soul of a Man is the Man: The Philosopher could say, Animus cujusque est Quisque. The mind of a Man is the Man. The Christian knows that Anima cujusque est Quisque. The Soul of a Man is the Man: dt n1 vmd vvi, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz dt n1 dt njp vvz cst fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz dt n1: (12) sermon (DIV2) 122 Page 72
615 What shall it profit a Man, if he should gain the whole world, and lose his own Soul? The sensual Man values his life above those things that are only good, What shall it profit a Man, if he should gain the Whole world, and loose his own Soul? The sensual Man value's his life above those things that Are only good, q-crq vmb pn31 vvi dt n1, cs pns31 vmd vvi dt j-jn n1, cc vvi po31 d n1? dt j n1 vvz po31 n1 p-acp d n2 cst vbr av-j j, (12) sermon (DIV2) 122 Page 72
616 because of their subserviency to that. Because of their subserviency to that. c-acp pp-f po32 n1 p-acp d. (12) sermon (DIV2) 122 Page 72
617 The rational man valueth his mind above his flesh, and accordingly sets a price upon knowledge and moral Virtue, above those things that meerly gratify his sense: The rational man valueth his mind above his Flesh, and accordingly sets a price upon knowledge and moral Virtue, above those things that merely gratify his sense: dt j n1 vvz po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc av-vvg vvz dt n1 p-acp n1 cc j n1, p-acp d n2 cst av-j vvi po31 n1: (12) sermon (DIV2) 122 Page 72
618 The spiritual Man valueth his Soul, his Soul considered not only as a rational Being, but as a Spirit, an immortal Spirit, capable of the favour of God, The spiritual Man valueth his Soul, his Soul considered not only as a rational Being, but as a Spirit, an immortal Spirit, capable of the favour of God, dt j n1 vvz po31 n1, po31 n1 vvd xx av-j c-acp dt j vbg, p-acp p-acp dt n1, dt j n1, j pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 122 Page 72
619 and an union and fellowship with him; and an Union and fellowship with him; cc dt n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31; (12) sermon (DIV2) 122 Page 72
620 and ordain'd to an eternal existence, not only above his body, which he knoweth is made up of dust, moulded up into flesh, and blood, and bones. but above his mind. and ordained to an Eternal existence, not only above his body, which he Knoweth is made up of dust, moulded up into Flesh, and blood, and bones. but above his mind. cc vvn p-acp dt j n1, xx av-j p-acp po31 n1, r-crq pns31 vvz vbz vvn a-acp pp-f n1, vvn a-acp p-acp n1, cc n1, cc n2. cc-acp p-acp po31 n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 122 Page 72
621 It really is of more value, and he is made apprehensive of it: It really is of more valve, and he is made apprehensive of it: pn31 av-j vbz pp-f dc n1, cc pns31 vbz vvn j pp-f pn31: (12) sermon (DIV2) 122 Page 72
622 hence he cannot but value the least that tendeth to make that happy above any thing else whatsoever. hence he cannot but valve the least that tendeth to make that happy above any thing Else whatsoever. av pns31 vmbx p-acp vvi dt ds cst vvz pc-acp vvi d j p-acp d n1 av c-crq. (12) sermon (DIV2) 122 Page 72
623 Besides, he knows himself created to an eternity, and believing that his reason teacheth him infinitely to prefer what is good for him, with reference to an happy existence to eternity above any thing that can only serve him for the short time he is to be clothed with flesh, Beside, he knows himself created to an eternity, and believing that his reason Teaches him infinitely to prefer what is good for him, with Referente to an happy existence to eternity above any thing that can only serve him for the short time he is to be clothed with Flesh, p-acp, pns31 vvz px31 vvn p-acp dt n1, cc vvg cst po31 n1 vvz pno31 av-j pc-acp vvi r-crq vbz j p-acp pno31, p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp n1 p-acp d n1 cst vmb av-j vvi pno31 p-acp dt j n1 pns31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 122 Page 72
624 and to live in this world: and to live in this world: cc pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1: (12) sermon (DIV2) 122 Page 72
625 This Election of the loves of Christ before all things else, and the value he puts upon the least tokens, This Election of the loves of christ before all things Else, and the valve he puts upon the least tokens, d n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp d n2 av, cc dt n1 pns31 vvz p-acp dt ds n2, (12) sermon (DIV2) 122 Page 72
626 and manifestations of it, doth naturally and rationally follow his knowledge, convictions, and faith, and proceedeth upon the same reason, upon which any reasonable creature valueth a greater and more comprehensive good, above what is of an inferiour vertue, and more insignificant. and manifestations of it, does naturally and rationally follow his knowledge, convictions, and faith, and Proceedeth upon the same reason, upon which any reasonable creature valueth a greater and more comprehensive good, above what is of an inferior virtue, and more insignificant. cc n2 pp-f pn31, vdz av-j cc av-j vvi po31 n1, n2, cc n1, cc vvz p-acp dt d n1, p-acp r-crq d j n1 vvz dt jc cc av-dc j j, p-acp r-crq vbz pp-f dt j-jn n1, cc av-dc j. (12) sermon (DIV2) 122 Page 72
627 Nor is this other than according to the workings of our Souls in other cases towards Creatures which we have made the objects of our love. Nor is this other than according to the workings of our Souls in other cases towards Creatures which we have made the objects of our love. ccx vbz d n-jn cs vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp j-jn n2 p-acp n2 r-crq pns12 vhb vvn dt n2 pp-f po12 n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 123 Page 72
628 The good look, and smile of an Husband, a letter from him, a small token (be it never so small) how welcome, The good look, and smile of an Husband, a Letter from him, a small token (be it never so small) how welcome, dt j n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 p-acp pno31, dt j n1 (vbi pn31 av-x av j) q-crq j-jn, (12) sermon (DIV2) 123 Page 72
629 and acceptable is it to the Wife? The reason lies in her love to her Husbands Person. and acceptable is it to the Wife? The reason lies in her love to her Husbands Person. cc j vbz pn31 p-acp dt n1? dt n1 vvz p-acp po31 vvb p-acp po31 ng1 n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 123 Page 72
1491 and that there is a vast difference betwixt a meer external Communion with God in his Word, and that there is a vast difference betwixt a mere external Communion with God in his Word, cc cst pc-acp vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt j j n1 p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 116
630 To you that believe (saith the Apostle) he is precious. It is impossible, indeed rationally impossible that a Soul should believe, (take it in what sense you will) but it must love the Lord Jesus Christ, Take believing as it signifies no more than a firm, and steady assent to the proposition of the word revealing Christ to us as he is the eternal Son of God, the brightness of his Fathers glory, the express image of his Person, full of kindness to the Sons of Men, pitying them, taking a delight in them, willing to save them, To you that believe (Says the Apostle) he is precious. It is impossible, indeed rationally impossible that a Soul should believe, (take it in what sense you will) but it must love the Lord jesus christ, Take believing as it signifies no more than a firm, and steady assent to the proposition of the word revealing christ to us as he is the Eternal Son of God, the brightness of his Father's glory, the express image of his Person, full of kindness to the Sons of Men, pitying them, taking a delight in them, willing to save them, p-acp pn22 cst vvb (vvz dt n1) pns31 vbz j. pn31 vbz j, av av-j j cst dt n1 vmd vvi, (vvb pn31 p-acp r-crq n1 pn22 vmb) cc-acp pn31 vmb vvi dt n1 np1 np1, vvb vvg p-acp pn31 vvz av-dx dc cs dt j, cc j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvg np1 p-acp pno12 c-acp pns31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f po31 ng1 n1, dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1, j pp-f n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, vvg pno32, vvg dt n1 p-acp pno32, vvg pc-acp vvi pno32, (12) sermon (DIV2) 123 Page 73
631 and to communicate of his fulness to them, and to this end coming from Heaven to Earth, clothing himself with out flesh, encompassing himself with creature infirmities, and to communicate of his fullness to them, and to this end coming from Heaven to Earth, clothing himself with out Flesh, encompassing himself with creature infirmities, cc pc-acp vvi pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pno32, cc p-acp d n1 vvg p-acp n1 p-acp n1, vvg px31 p-acp av n1, vvg px31 p-acp n1 n2, (12) sermon (DIV2) 123 Page 73
632 then dying upon the Cross, that he might purchase us unto himself, &c. I say it is not possible, that a Soul should firmly, then dying upon the Cross, that he might purchase us unto himself, etc. I say it is not possible, that a Soul should firmly, av vvg p-acp dt n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi pno12 p-acp px31, av pns11 vvb pn31 vbz xx j, cst dt n1 vmd av-j, (12) sermon (DIV2) 123 Page 73
633 and steadily assent and agree to these things, but he must love Christ. But if you take believing in the second sense, and steadily assent and agree to these things, but he must love christ. But if you take believing in the second sense, cc av-j vvi cc vvi p-acp d n2, cc-acp pns31 vmb vvi np1. cc-acp cs pn22 vvb vvg p-acp dt ord n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 123 Page 73
634 as it signifieth the Souls receiving of him as its Lord, and Saviour, its resting and relying upon him, as it signifies the Souls receiving of him as its Lord, and Saviour, its resting and relying upon him, c-acp pn31 vvz dt n2 vvg pp-f pno31 c-acp po31 n1, cc n1, po31 j-vvg cc vvg p-acp pno31, (12) sermon (DIV2) 123 Page 73
635 and trusting him with all its Spiritual and Eternal Concerns, it is impossible but that the Soul should have a love for him above all created Objects, and trusting him with all its Spiritual and Eternal Concerns, it is impossible but that the Soul should have a love for him above all created Objects, cc vvg pno31 p-acp d po31 j cc j vvz, pn31 vbz j p-acp d dt n1 vmd vhi dt n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp d j-vvn n2, (12) sermon (DIV2) 123 Page 73
636 and having so, it cannot but naturally desire to be mutually beloved, and be passionately desirous of some evidences of it, and having so, it cannot but naturally desire to be mutually Beloved, and be passionately desirous of Some evidences of it, cc vhg av, pn31 vmbx p-acp av-j vvb pc-acp vbi av-j vvn, cc vbi av-j j pp-f d n2 pp-f pn31, (12) sermon (DIV2) 123 Page 73
637 and the least evidences of the reciprocations of love on his part, who is so exceeding dear in the Eyes of the Soul, must needs be exceedingly desirable to, and valuable by that Soul. and the least evidences of the reciprocations of love on his part, who is so exceeding dear in the Eyes of the Soul, must needs be exceedingly desirable to, and valuable by that Soul. cc dt ds n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1, r-crq vbz av vvg j-jn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, vmb av vbi av-vvg j p-acp, cc j p-acp d n1 (12) sermon (DIV2) 123 Page 73
638 This is yet further advantaged from the consideration of the exceeding low Opinion and Estimate which grace teacheth every soul upon whom it hath shined, to have, and make of it self. This is yet further advantaged from the consideration of the exceeding low Opinion and Estimate which grace Teaches every soul upon whom it hath shined, to have, and make of it self. d vbz av av-jc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvg j n1 cc n1 r-crq n1 vvz d n1 p-acp ro-crq pn31 vhz vvn, pc-acp vhi, cc vvi pp-f pn31 n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 124 Page 73
639 The proud man valueth nothing but great things from his friend; nay he scarcely thinks any thing great enough for him to put any value upon. The proud man valueth nothing but great things from his friend; nay he scarcely thinks any thing great enough for him to put any valve upon. dt j n1 vvz pix cc-acp j n2 p-acp po31 n1; uh-x pns31 av-j vvz d n1 j av-d p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp. (12) sermon (DIV2) 124 Page 73
640 The reason lies in the high opinion which he hath of his own worth and merit; The reason lies in the high opinion which he hath of his own worth and merit; dt n1 vvz p-acp dt j n1 r-crq pns31 vhz pp-f po31 d n1 cc n1; (12) sermon (DIV2) 124 Page 73
641 but the humble man puts a value upon the least kindness; but the humble man puts a valve upon the least kindness; cc-acp dt j n1 vvz dt n1 p-acp dt ds n1; (12) sermon (DIV2) 124 Page 73
642 because he hath a low and mean opinion of himself, so he looketh upon every thing as more than he could merit, or challenge. Because he hath a low and mean opinion of himself, so he looks upon every thing as more than he could merit, or challenge. c-acp pns31 vhz dt j cc j n1 pp-f px31, av pns31 vvz p-acp d n1 a-acp av-dc cs pns31 vmd vvi, cc vvi. (12) sermon (DIV2) 124 Page 73
643 Naaman huffs when the Prophet sends to him to go and wash in the waters of Jordan, he expected the Prophet should have come out and stroked him, Naaman huffs when the Prophet sends to him to go and wash in the waters of Jordan, he expected the Prophet should have come out and stroked him, np1 vvz c-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, pns31 vvd dt n1 vmd vhi vvn av cc vvn pno31, (12) sermon (DIV2) 124 Page 73
644 and he thought the Waters of Abana and Parphar, were as wholsome as those of Jordan were. and he Thought the Waters of Abana and Papar, were as wholesome as those of Jordan were. cc pns31 vvd dt n2 pp-f np1 cc np1, vbdr a-acp j c-acp d pp-f n1 vbdr. (12) sermon (DIV2) 124 Page 73
679 so he must necessarily be the object of the desire of every man that hath any view of his own mortality, so he must necessarily be the Object of the desire of every man that hath any view of his own mortality, av pns31 vmb av-j vbi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n1 cst vhz d n1 pp-f po31 d n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 128 Page 75
645 The Centurion desireth but a good word from Christ, when Christ spake of coming to his House, Mat. 8. 8. Lord (saith he) I am not worthy thou shouldst come under my roof. The Centurion Desires but a good word from christ, when christ spoke of coming to his House, Mathew 8. 8. Lord (Says he) I am not worthy thou Shouldst come under my roof. dt n1 vvz p-acp dt j n1 p-acp np1, c-crq np1 vvd pp-f vvg p-acp po31 n1, np1 crd crd n1 (vvz pns31) pns11 vbm xx j pns21 vmd2 vvi p-acp po11 n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 124 Page 73
646 The Woman of Canaan knowing her self to be a Dog, challengeth no more than Crums. Every gracious Soul is sensible that it deserveth nothing but Hell and Wrath, this makes the least tokens of Divine love highly valuable in its Eyes, who am I said Elizabeth, that the Mother of my Lord should come to me? who am I saith an humble Soul that the Lord should look upon me, that the Sun of righteousness should shine so much as with one healing beam upon my Soul? Hence it valueth the least tokens of special love. The Woman of Canaan knowing her self to be a Dog, Challengeth no more than Crumbs. Every gracious Soul is sensible that it deserveth nothing but Hell and Wrath, this makes the least tokens of Divine love highly valuable in its Eyes, who am I said Elizabeth, that the Mother of my Lord should come to me? who am I Says an humble Soul that the Lord should look upon me, that the Sun of righteousness should shine so much as with one healing beam upon my Soul? Hence it valueth the least tokens of special love. dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg po31 n1 pc-acp vbi dt n1, vvz av-dx dc cs n2. d j n1 vbz j cst pn31 vvz pix cc-acp n1 cc n1, d vvz dt ds n2 pp-f j-jn n1 av-j j p-acp po31 n2, r-crq vbm pns11 vvn np1, cst dt n1 pp-f po11 n1 vmd vvi p-acp pno11? q-crq vbm pns11 vvz dt j n1 cst dt n1 vmd vvi p-acp pno11, cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vmd vvi av av-d c-acp p-acp crd j-vvg n1 p-acp po11 n1? av pn31 vvz dt ds n2 pp-f j n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 124 Page 74
647 It valueth nothing less than that this proceedeth from its knowledge, and spiritual judgment of things that differ. It valueth nothing less than that this Proceedeth from its knowledge, and spiritual judgement of things that differ. pn31 vvz pix av-dc cs cst d vvz p-acp po31 n1, cc j n1 pp-f n2 cst vvb. (12) sermon (DIV2) 124 Page 74
648 It valueth the least of this. This proceedeth partly from its knowledge, partly from that humility, with which it is clothed, as with a Garment. It valueth the least of this. This Proceedeth partly from its knowledge, partly from that humility, with which it is clothed, as with a Garment. pn31 vvz dt ds pp-f d. np1 vvz av p-acp po31 n1, av p-acp d n1, p-acp r-crq pn31 vbz vvn, c-acp p-acp dt n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 124 Page 74
649 7. Lastly, This Soul knoweth that Christs Love will not terminate, and be bounded with little things. 7. Lastly, This Soul Knoweth that Christ Love will not terminate, and be bounded with little things. crd ord, d n1 vvz cst npg1 n1 vmb xx vvi, cc vbi vvn p-acp j n2. (12) sermon (DIV2) 125 Page 74
650 The least tokens of distinguishing Love, are but the Earnests of a greater bargain, they are but the first-fruits to a larger Harvest. The least tokens of distinguishing Love, Are but the Earnests of a greater bargain, they Are but the Firstfruits to a larger Harvest. dt ds n2 pp-f j-vvg n1, vbr p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt jc n1, pns32 vbr p-acp dt n2 p-acp dt jc n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 125 Page 74
651 Those that are planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in the Courts of our God, Psal. 92. 13. God at first gives the soul but a good hope, a glimpse of his glory, Those that Are planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in the Courts of our God, Psalm 92. 13. God At First gives the soul but a good hope, a glimpse of his glory, d cst vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n1, np1 crd crd np1 p-acp ord vvz dt n1 p-acp dt j n1, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 125 Page 74
652 but it shall go on from faith to faith, and strength to strength. but it shall go on from faith to faith, and strength to strength. cc-acp pn31 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp n1, cc n1 p-acp n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 125 Page 74
653 Are the least tokens of Christs distinguishing Love so valuable, so desirable? what should then his fullest and largest tokens be, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him, which Eye hath not seen, Ear hath not heard, are the least tokens of Christ distinguishing Love so valuable, so desirable? what should then his Fullest and Largest tokens be, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him, which Eye hath not seen, Ear hath not herd, vbr dt av-ds n2 pp-f npg1 j-vvg n1 av j, av j? r-crq vmd av po31 js cc js n2 vbb, dt n2 r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno32 cst vvb pno31, r-crq n1 vhz xx vvn, n1 vhz xx vvn, (12) sermon (DIV2) 126 Page 74
654 nor can it enter into the Heart of man to conceive? The Assurance of his Love: The Manifestations of himself to his Saints in glory? If it be so sweet so desirable, to see him in a glass darkly, what will it be to see him face to face. If his kisses be so desirable, what will his imbraces be? If the Hem of his Garment be so full of vertue, nor can it enter into the Heart of man to conceive? The Assurance of his Love: The Manifestations of himself to his Saints in glory? If it be so sweet so desirable, to see him in a glass darkly, what will it be to see him face to face. If his Kisses be so desirable, what will his embraces be? If the Hem of his Garment be so full of virtue, ccx vmb pn31 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi? dt n1 pp-f po31 n1: dt n2 pp-f px31 p-acp po31 n2 p-acp n1? cs pn31 vbb av j av j, pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1 av-j, r-crq vmb pn31 vbi pc-acp vvi pno31 n1 p-acp n1. cs po31 vvz vbb av j, q-crq vmb po31 vvz vbb? cs dt vvb pp-f po31 n1 vbb av j pp-f n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 126 Page 74
655 and a touch of that so desirable what is his long white Robe which is the white linnen of his Saints? If a good word, a good look be so good, what will it be to be set as a seal upon his Heart, and upon his arm. and a touch of that so desirable what is his long white Robe which is the white linen of his Saints? If a good word, a good look be so good, what will it be to be Set as a seal upon his Heart, and upon his arm. cc dt vvb pp-f d av j r-crq vbz po31 av-j j-jn n1 r-crq vbz dt j-jn n1 pp-f po31 n2? cs dt j n1, dt j n1 vbb av j, q-crq vmb pn31 vbi pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc p-acp po31 n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 126 Page 74
656 Surely that love will be as strong as death, as the coales of that fire which send forth a vehement flame. Surely that love will be as strong as death, as the coals of that fire which send forth a vehement flame. av-j d n1 vmb vbi c-acp j c-acp n1, c-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1 r-crq vvb av dt j n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 126 Page 74
677 An Hypocrite may pretend some desires after Christ, nay he may really desire something of his love, consider Christ as a Saviour, an Hypocrite may pretend Some Desires After christ, nay he may really desire something of his love, Consider christ as a Saviour, dt n1 vmb vvi d n2 p-acp np1, uh-x pns31 vmb av-j vvi pi pp-f po31 n1, vvb np1 p-acp dt n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 128 Page 75
657 Let this notion of truth, and the experience which any of your souls have had of the truth of it, kindle in you further flames of desire after the further enjoyments of Christ in this life. Let this notion of truth, and the experience which any of your Souls have had of the truth of it, kindle in you further flames of desire After the further enjoyments of christ in this life. vvb d n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 r-crq d pp-f po22 n2 vhb vhn pp-f dt n1 pp-f pn31, vvb p-acp pn22 av-jc n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt jc n2 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 126 Page 74
658 Imperfect tasts of desirable things use to do so in other things. Quo plus sunt potae plus sitiuntur aquae. Imperfect tastes of desirable things use to do so in other things. Quo plus sunt potae plus sitiuntur Water. j vvz pp-f j n2 vvb pc-acp vdi av p-acp j-jn n2. fw-la fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-fr fw-la fw-la. (12) sermon (DIV2) 126 Page 74
659 Yet in all created goods there is ordinarily more in expectation, than fruition, but it is not so in Spiritual things. Yet in all created goods there is ordinarily more in expectation, than fruition, but it is not so in Spiritual things. av p-acp d vvn n2-j pc-acp vbz av-j av-dc p-acp n1, cs n1, cc-acp pn31 vbz xx av p-acp j n2. (12) sermon (DIV2) 126 Page 74
660 The Apostle prayeth for the Ephesians, That they might be able with all Saints to comprehend what is the breadth, The Apostle Prayeth for the Ephesians, That they might be able with all Saints to comprehend what is the breadth, dt n1 vvz p-acp dt np1, cst pns32 vmd vbi j p-acp d n2 pc-acp vvi r-crq vbz dt n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 126 Page 74
661 and length, and depth, and heighth, and to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that they might be filled with all the fulness of God, Eph. 13. 18, 19. It is most certain that there are many holy, and length, and depth, and height, and to know the love of christ, which passes knowledge, that they might be filled with all the fullness of God, Ephesians 13. 18, 19. It is most certain that there Are many holy, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vvz n1, cst pns32 vmd vbi vvn p-acp d dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd crd, crd pn31 vbz av-ds j cst a-acp vbr d j, (12) sermon (DIV2) 126 Page 74
662 and gracious Souls, that want assurance, they may live, they may die without it, but that Soul hath nothing of grace, that doth not desire it, that doth not thirst and pant after it. 2. What will it be to be ever with the Lord! and gracious Souls, that want assurance, they may live, they may die without it, but that Soul hath nothing of grace, that does not desire it, that does not thirst and pant After it. 2. What will it be to be ever with the Lord! cc j n2, cst vvb n1, pns32 vmb vvi, pns32 vmb vvi p-acp pn31, cc-acp cst n1 vhz pix pp-f n1, cst vdz xx vvi pn31, cst vdz xx n1 cc vvi p-acp pn31. crd q-crq vmb pn31 vbi pc-acp vbi av p-acp dt n1! (12) sermon (DIV2) 126 Page 74
663 what an object of spiritual thirst and desire is a fulness of communion with our Lord in his Fathers House, what an Object of spiritual thirst and desire is a fullness of communion with our Lord in his Father's House, r-crq dt n1 pp-f j n1 cc n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po12 n1 p-acp po31 ng1 n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 126 Page 75
664 when we shall know as we are known, see Face to Face. How should this fill all our hearts with desires to be dissolved, that we might be with Christ, which is best of all? The least of Christ is good, when we shall know as we Are known, see Face to Face. How should this fill all our hearts with Desires to be dissolved, that we might be with christ, which is best of all? The least of christ is good, c-crq pns12 vmb vvi c-acp pns12 vbr vvn, vvb n1 p-acp n1. q-crq vmd d vvi d po12 n2 p-acp n2 pc-acp vbi vvn, cst pns12 vmd vbi p-acp np1, r-crq vbz js pp-f d? dt ds pp-f np1 vbz j, (12) sermon (DIV2) 126 Page 75
665 but that full fruition is best. Let this discourse leave some strong pantings in your hearts; but that full fruition is best. Let this discourse leave Some strong pantings in your hearts; cc-acp cst j n1 vbz js. vvb d n1 vvi d j n2 p-acp po22 n2; (12) sermon (DIV2) 126 Page 75
666 1. After the assurance of Gods love. 1. After the assurance of God's love. crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 126 Page 75
667 2. After the further manifestations of Christs strength to, and in your soul to inable you further to perfect holiness in the fear of the Lord. 2. After the further manifestations of Christ strength to, and in your soul to inable you further to perfect holiness in the Fear of the Lord. crd p-acp dt jc n2 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp, cc p-acp po22 n1 p-acp j pn22 av-j p-acp j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 126 Page 75
668 3. After the beatifical visions of God in another life. 3. After the beatifical visions of God in Another life. crd p-acp dt j n2 pp-f np1 p-acp j-jn n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 126 Page 75
669 Learn hence the great difference there is betwixt earthly, and spiritual objects of our desires and delights. Learn hence the great difference there is betwixt earthly, and spiritual objects of our Desires and delights. vvb av dt j n1 a-acp vbz p-acp j, cc j n2 pp-f po12 n2 cc n2. (12) sermon (DIV2) 127 Page 75
670 The worlds Crums are little valuable, tho some are fond of its Loaves. The world's Crumbs Are little valuable, though Some Are found of its Loaves. dt ng1 n2 vbr j j, cs d vbr j pp-f po31 n2. (12) sermon (DIV2) 127 Page 75
671 The good things of the world derive much of their value from the quantity of them, that it throws into our laps. The good things of the world derive much of their valve from the quantity of them, that it throws into our laps. dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 vvb d pp-f po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32, cst pn31 vvz p-acp po12 n2. (12) sermon (DIV2) 127 Page 75
672 The minimum quod sic, the least portions of the pleasures, profits, or honours of it, have little of value in them, The minimum quod sic, the least portions of the pleasures, profits, or honours of it, have little of valve in them, dt fw-la fw-la fw-la, dt ds n2 pp-f dt n2, n2, cc n2 pp-f pn31, vhb av-j pp-f n1 p-acp pno32, (12) sermon (DIV2) 127 Page 75
673 but the least of Christ is exceeding precious; but the least of christ is exceeding precious; cc-acp dt ds pp-f np1 vbz av-vvg j; (12) sermon (DIV2) 127 Page 75
674 the things of the world affect not the Soul, or or its necessities, they are not certain pledges of greater measures, they will go but a little way, to fill the creatures emptinesses, the things of the world affect not the Soul, or or its necessities, they Are not certain pledges of greater measures, they will go but a little Way, to fill the creatures emptinesses, dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vvb xx dt n1, cc cc po31 n2, pns32 vbr xx j n2 pp-f jc n2, pns32 vmb vvi p-acp dt j n1, pc-acp vvi dt n2 n2, (12) sermon (DIV2) 127 Page 75
675 but it is otherwise with Spiritual blessings in and through Christ. but it is otherwise with Spiritual blessings in and through christ. cc-acp pn31 vbz av p-acp j n2 p-acp cc p-acp np1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 127 Page 75
681 Even Balaam saith, Oh that I might dye the death of the Righteous, that my latter end might he like his. Even balaam Says, O that I might die the death of the Righteous, that my latter end might he like his. j np1 vvz, uh cst pns11 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j, cst po11 d n1 vmd pns31 vvi po31. (12) sermon (DIV2) 128 Page 75
682 But mark ye, these are the fullest manifestations of Divine Love, these are more than the kisses of his Mouth, but for those tokens of love, which are below these, But mark you, these Are the Fullest manifestations of Divine Love, these Are more than the Kisses of his Mouth, but for those tokens of love, which Are below these, p-acp vvi pn22, d vbr dt js n2 pp-f j-jn n1, d vbr av-dc cs dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp p-acp d n2 pp-f n1, r-crq vbr p-acp d, (12) sermon (DIV2) 128 Page 75
683 for such manifestations of the love of Christ, as tend to the inabling of the Soul to serve and glorify God, by the subduing of Mans will to the will of God, the mortification of lusts, for such manifestations of the love of christ, as tend to the enabling of the Soul to serve and Glorify God, by the subduing of men will to the will of God, the mortification of Lustiest, c-acp d n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp vvb p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi np1, p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f n2 vmb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f n2, (12) sermon (DIV2) 128 Page 75
684 and corrupt affections, these are not at all valuable to a sensual man, not indeed to any but to the changed and renewed Soul. I do not know any one thing from which a Man may take better measure of himself, and corrupt affections, these Are not At all valuable to a sensual man, not indeed to any but to the changed and renewed Soul. I do not know any one thing from which a Man may take better measure of himself, cc j n2, d vbr xx p-acp d j p-acp dt j n1, xx av p-acp d cc-acp p-acp dt j-vvn cc j-vvn n1 pns11 vdb xx vvi d crd n1 p-acp r-crq dt n1 vmb vvi jc n1 pp-f px31, (12) sermon (DIV2) 128 Page 75
685 and a good Christian may better distinguish himself from one that walketh in a vain shew, and a good Christian may better distinguish himself from one that walks in a vain show, cc dt j njp vmb av-jc vvi px31 p-acp pi cst vvz p-acp dt j n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 128 Page 75
686 and meerly glorifieth in appearance than this: and merely Glorifieth in appearance than this: cc av-j vvz p-acp n1 cs d: (12) sermon (DIV2) 128 Page 75
687 To a good Christian the least of Christs distinguis•i•g love is exceeding precious, and more precious than the greatest portions of the worlds goods. To a good Christian the least of Christ distinguis•i•g love is exceeding precious, and more precious than the greatest portions of the world's goods. p-acp dt j np1 dt ds pp-f npg1 j n1 vbz vvg j, cc av-dc j cs dt js n2 pp-f dt ng1 n2-j. (12) sermon (DIV2) 129 Page 76
688 The workings of the Spirit of Christ within, and upon the Soul, subduing the will of Man to the will of God, mortifying our Members, The workings of the Spirit of christ within, and upon the Soul, subduing the will of Man to the will of God, mortifying our Members, dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 a-acp, cc p-acp dt n1, j-vvg dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvg po12 n2, (12) sermon (DIV2) 129 Page 76
689 and the deeds of the Body: Taking the affections off the Earth, and Earthly things, and fixing them on more sublime, and spiritual objects; and the Deeds of the Body: Taking the affections off the Earth, and Earthly things, and fixing them on more sublime, and spiritual objects; cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1: vvg dt n2 p-acp dt n1, cc j n2, cc vvg pno32 a-acp av-dc j, cc j n2; (12) sermon (DIV2) 129 Page 76
690 the giving of the Soul a good hope through grace, these are things which we usually count some of the least tokens of special, and distinguishing love. the giving of the Soul a good hope through grace, these Are things which we usually count Some of the least tokens of special, and distinguishing love. dt vvg pp-f dt n1 dt j n1 p-acp n1, d vbr n2 r-crq pns12 av-j vvb d pp-f dt ds n2 pp-f j, cc j-vvg n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 129 Page 76
691 Really they are great things (nothing of Christ is little) but we judge ordinarily according to sense) we ordinarily esteem a sense or assurance, Really they Are great things (nothing of christ is little) but we judge ordinarily according to sense) we ordinarily esteem a sense or assurance, np1 pns32 vbr j n2 (pix pp-f np1 vbz j) cc-acp pns12 vvb av-j vvg p-acp n1) pns12 av-j vvb dt n1 cc n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 129 Page 76
692 or full persuasion of the love of God, a much greater thing than these. or full persuasion of the love of God, a much greater thing than these. cc j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, dt av-d jc n1 cs d. (12) sermon (DIV2) 129 Page 76
693 But now for a Soul to set an high price, and value upon these, to be more satisfied, more to triumph, But now for a Soul to Set an high price, and valve upon these, to be more satisfied, more to triumph, p-acp av p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt j n1, cc n1 p-acp d, pc-acp vbi av-dc vvn, av-dc pc-acp vvi, (12) sermon (DIV2) 129 Page 76
694 and rejoice in the conquest of a lust, the victory over a temptation, than in the conquest of all our Enemies: and rejoice in the conquest of a lust, the victory over a temptation, than in the conquest of all our Enemies: cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cs p-acp dt n1 pp-f d po12 n2: (12) sermon (DIV2) 129 Page 76
695 More to desire that our hearts may be filled with love to God, desires after God, delight in God, More to desire that our hearts may be filled with love to God, Desires After God, delight in God, dc p-acp n1 cst po12 n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1 p-acp np1, vvz p-acp np1, vvb p-acp np1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 129 Page 76
696 than to have our Barns filled with Corn, or our Purses with Gold and Silver, this I take to be such a difference between a Christian indeed, than to have our Barns filled with Corn, or our Purses with Gold and Silver, this I take to be such a difference between a Christian indeed, cs pc-acp vhi po12 n2 vvn p-acp n1, cc po12 n2 p-acp n1 cc n1, d pns11 vvb pc-acp vbi d dt n1 p-acp dt njp av, (12) sermon (DIV2) 129 Page 76
697 and a Christian in a meer Name, Title, and outward Profession, as a Christian may rest in, and a Christian in a mere Name, Title, and outward Profession, as a Christian may rest in, cc dt njp p-acp dt j n1, n1, cc j n1, c-acp dt njp vmb vvi p-acp, (12) sermon (DIV2) 129 Page 76
698 when he is inquiring into his Soul for evidences of the truth of grace. when he is inquiring into his Soul for evidences of the truth of grace. c-crq pns31 vbz vvg p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 129 Page 76
699 Other manifestations of the love of God, may be desired for our selves, and with a respect only to our selves, Other manifestations of the love of God, may be desired for our selves, and with a respect only to our selves, av-jn n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, vmb vbi vvn p-acp po12 n2, cc p-acp dt n1 av-j p-acp po12 n2, (12) sermon (DIV2) 129 Page 76
1492 and an internal Communion with him in and by the Word; and an internal Communion with him in and by the Word; cc dt j n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp cc p-acp dt n1; (15) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 116
700 and the quiet relief and peace of our own Spirits; a Christian can desire these only for the glory of God. and the quiet relief and peace of our own Spirits; a Christian can desire these only for the glory of God. cc dt j-jn n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 d n2; dt njp vmb vvi d av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 129 Page 76
701 Try your selves therefore Christians by this Touchstone: Try your selves Therefore Christians by this Touchstone: vvb po22 n2 av np1 p-acp d n1: (12) sermon (DIV2) 129 Page 76
702 An Hypocrite may desire to know that his Sins are forgiven, and that God would not impute Sin to his Soul, an Hypocrite may desire to know that his Sins Are forgiven, and that God would not impute since to his Soul, dt n1 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi d po31 n2 vbr vvn, cc cst np1 vmd xx vvi n1 p-acp po31 n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 129 Page 76
703 or that he would impute a righteousness without works; or that he would impute a righteousness without works; cc cst pns31 vmd vvi dt n1 p-acp n2; (12) sermon (DIV2) 129 Page 76
704 an Hypocrite may desire to live with God in glory, but these lesser tokens of love he valueth not. But alas! an Hypocrite may desire to live with God in glory, but these lesser tokens of love he valueth not. But alas! dt n1 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp n1, cc-acp d jc n2 pp-f n1 pns31 vvz xx. cc-acp uh! (12) sermon (DIV2) 129 Page 76
705 even the best of Gods People must I fear be here reproved, not for their no valuing of these kisses of Christ (that is incompetent with a Child of God) but for their not enough valuing of them, and being too passionate and unsatisfied for want of the comforting manifestations of Divine Love. even the best of God's People must I Fear be Here reproved, not for their no valuing of these Kisses of christ (that is incompetent with a Child of God) but for their not enough valuing of them, and being too passionate and unsatisfied for want of the comforting manifestations of Divine Love. av dt js pp-f ng1 n1 vmb pns11 vvb vbb av vvn, xx p-acp po32 dx vvg pp-f d n2 pp-f np1 (cst vbz j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1) cc-acp p-acp po32 xx av-d vvg pp-f pno32, cc vbg av j cc j-vvn p-acp n1 pp-f dt vvg n2 pp-f j-jn n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 130 Page 76
706 I have before told you that these sensible manifestations of Divine Love are exceedingly desirable, I have before told you that these sensible manifestations of Divine Love Are exceedingly desirable, pns11 vhb a-acp vvn pn22 d d j n2 pp-f j-jn n1 vbr av-vvg j, (12) sermon (DIV2) 130 Page 76
707 and there is no Child of God, but is concerned, to wish, to pray, to labour for them. and there is no Child of God, but is concerned, to wish, to pray, to labour for them. cc pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f np1, cc-acp vbz vvn, pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32. (12) sermon (DIV2) 130 Page 76
708 But we must take heed that we be not like our little Children, whom we shall sometimes see too much slighting, But we must take heed that we be not like our little Children, whom we shall sometime see too much slighting, cc-acp pns12 vmb vvi n1 cst pns12 vbb xx av-j po12 j n2, ro-crq pns12 vmb av vvi av av-d vvg, (12) sermon (DIV2) 130 Page 76
709 and undervaluing, and ready to throw away what good things they have, because they want some particular thing, which they have a mind to, which it may be, we that are their Parents do not see so proper for them, especially under their present circumstances. and undervaluing, and ready to throw away what good things they have, Because they want Some particular thing, which they have a mind to, which it may be, we that Are their Parents do not see so proper for them, especially under their present Circumstances. cc vvg, cc j pc-acp vvi av q-crq j n2 pns32 vhb, c-acp pns32 vvb d j n1, r-crq pns32 vhb dt n1 p-acp, r-crq pn31 vmb vbi, pns12 cst vbr po32 n2 vdb xx vvi av j p-acp pno32, av-j p-acp po32 j n2. (12) sermon (DIV2) 130 Page 77
710 It was lawful for Rachel to wish for, to pray for Children, but she sinned in saying to her Husband, give me Children, or else I die. It was lawful for Rachel to wish for, to pray for Children, but she sinned in saying to her Husband, give me Children, or Else I die. pn31 vbds j p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp, pc-acp vvi p-acp n2, cc-acp pns31 vvd p-acp vvg p-acp po31 n1, vvb pno11 n2, cc av pns11 vvb. (12) sermon (DIV2) 130 Page 77
711 Hannah was much in the same error, 1 Sam. 1. 8. weeping, not eating, and vexing her self, Hannah was much in the same error, 1 Sam. 1. 8. weeping, not eating, and vexing her self, np1 vbds av-d p-acp dt d n1, crd np1 crd crd j-vvg, xx vvg, cc vvg po31 n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 130 Page 77
712 because she had no Child, and in the mean time forgetting that God had given her an Husband, who was better to her than ten Sons. Because she had no Child, and in the mean time forgetting that God had given her an Husband, who was better to her than ten Sons. c-acp pns31 vhd dx n1, cc p-acp dt j n1 vvg cst np1 vhd vvn pno31 dt n1, r-crq vbds j p-acp pno31 av crd n2. (12) sermon (DIV2) 130 Page 77
713 So it is lawful, nay the duty of a good Christian to pray, to endeavour for the sweetest and fullest manifestations of Gods love. So it is lawful, nay the duty of a good Christian to pray, to endeavour for the Sweetest and Fullest manifestations of God's love. av pn31 vbz j, uh-x dt n1 pp-f dt j np1 pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt js cc js n2 pp-f npg1 n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 130 Page 77
714 But I have often thought, that though these be good things of a Spiritual nature, But I have often Thought, that though these be good things of a Spiritual nature, p-acp pns11 vhb av vvn, cst cs d vbb j n2 pp-f dt j n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 130 Page 77
715 and so vastly differing from the good things of this life, yet in this they agree with them, that they must be asked with submission to the will of God, because they are not de necessariis ad salutem, things that are necessary to life, and so vastly differing from the good things of this life, yet in this they agree with them, that they must be asked with submission to the will of God, Because they Are not de necessariis ad salutem, things that Are necessary to life, cc av av-j vvg p-acp dt j n2 pp-f d n1, av p-acp d pns32 vvb p-acp pno32, cst pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp pns32 vbr xx zz fw-la fw-la fw-la, n2 cst vbr j p-acp n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 130 Page 77
716 and eternal Salvation, but such which a Soul may want without any breach of Gods Covenant with the Soul. 2. But for a Soul not only too passionately to desire these things, which speaketh its not submitting to the will of God in his not dispensing them to it, and Eternal Salvation, but such which a Soul may want without any breach of God's Covenant with the Soul. 2. But for a Soul not only too passionately to desire these things, which speaks its not submitting to the will of God in his not dispensing them to it, cc j n1, cc-acp d r-crq dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp d n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp dt n1 crd p-acp p-acp dt n1 xx av-j av av-j pc-acp vvi d n2, r-crq vvz po31 xx vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 xx vvg pno32 p-acp pn31, (12) sermon (DIV2) 130 Page 77
717 but to over-look, deny, or undervalue all the tokens for good, which it hath received from God, meerly because it hath not these, but to overlook, deny, or undervalue all the tokens for good, which it hath received from God, merely Because it hath not these, cc-acp p-acp j, vvb, cc vvi d dt n2 p-acp j, r-crq pn31 vhz vvn p-acp np1, av-j c-acp pn31 vhz xx d, (12) sermon (DIV2) 130 Page 77
718 and to conclude that it hath nothing of Christs love; this is certainly what doth no become a Christian. and to conclude that it hath nothing of Christ love; this is Certainly what does not become a Christian. cc pc-acp vvi cst pn31 vhz pix pp-f npg1 n1; d vbz av-j r-crq vdz xx vvi dt njp. (12) sermon (DIV2) 130 Page 77
719 Certainly a Christian ought as much to value himself upon those emanations of grace, by which he is inabled to serve and honour God, Certainly a Christian ought as much to valve himself upon those emanations of grace, by which he is enabled to serve and honour God, av-j dt njp vmd p-acp av-d pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp d n2 pp-f n1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi cc vvi np1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 130 Page 77
720 as upon those by which his Soul is rendred more at ease, more refreshed and comforted. as upon those by which his Soul is rendered more At ease, more refreshed and comforted. c-acp p-acp d p-acp r-crq po31 n1 vbz vvn av-dc p-acp n1, av-dc vvn cc vvn. (12) sermon (DIV2) 130 Page 77
721 Every kiss of Christ, every measure of special distinguishing love is, and ought to be precious to a believing Soul. Every kiss of christ, every measure of special distinguishing love is, and ought to be precious to a believing Soul. np1 n1 pp-f np1, d n1 pp-f j j-vvg n1 vbz, cc pi pc-acp vbi j p-acp dt j-vvg n1 (12) sermon (DIV2) 130 Page 77
722 Let me in the last place bottom upon this discourse a double word of exhortation, The first respecting the Men of the world; Let me in the last place bottom upon this discourse a double word of exhortation, The First respecting the Men of the world; vvb pno11 p-acp dt ord n1 n1 p-acp d n1 dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1, dt ord vvg dt n2 pp-f dt n1; (12) sermon (DIV2) 131 Page 77
723 those I would persuade to leave off their pursuit of their worldly and sensual satisfactions. those I would persuade to leave off their pursuit of their worldly and sensual satisfactions. d pns11 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi a-acp po32 n1 pp-f po32 j cc j n2. (12) sermon (DIV2) 132 Page 77
724 I would speak to them as one standing this day in wisdoms Porch, and crying after them in their hottest pursuits of the world, Come and turn your hearts hither, you that are simple ones, and void of understanding. I would speak to them as one standing this day in wisdoms Porch, and crying After them in their hottest pursuits of the world, Come and turn your hearts hither, you that Are simple ones, and void of understanding. pns11 vmd vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp pi vvg d n1 p-acp ng1 n1, cc vvg p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 js n2 pp-f dt n1, vvb cc vvb po22 n2 av, pn22 cst vbr j pi2, cc j pp-f n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 132 Page 77
725 I shall have a fairer opportunity to speak to these, when I come to consider the argument by which the Spouse backeth her Petition. I shall have a Fairer opportunity to speak to these, when I come to Consider the argument by which the Spouse backeth her Petition. pns11 vmb vhi dt jc n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d, c-crq pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp r-crq dt n1 vvz pno31 vvi. (12) sermon (DIV2) 132 Page 77
726 But alas, we had need make these cries often, you can see the world, and the gay and fine things therein precious, But alas, we had need make these cries often, you can see the world, and the gay and fine things therein precious, p-acp uh, pns12 vhd n1 vvi d n2 av, pn22 vmb vvi dt n1, cc dt j cc j n2 av j, (12) sermon (DIV2) 132 Page 77
727 and run after them with a swift pace, but you can see no excellency in the kisses of Christ, nothing for which they should be so desired, and run After them with a swift pace, but you can see no excellency in the Kisses of christ, nothing for which they should be so desired, cc vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp dt j n1, cc-acp pn22 vmb vvi dx n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, pix p-acp r-crq pns32 vmd vbi av vvn, (12) sermon (DIV2) 132 Page 77
728 when alas the world is but like a brave glass, which whole is of some value, when alas the world is but like a brave glass, which Whole is of Some valve, c-crq uh dt n1 vbz p-acp av-j dt j n1, r-crq j-jn vbz pp-f d n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 132 Page 78
729 but if broken in pieces, the small pieces of it are worth nothing. but if broken in Pieces, the small Pieces of it Are worth nothing. cc-acp cs vvn p-acp n2, dt j n2 pp-f pn31 vbr j pi2. (12) sermon (DIV2) 132 Page 78
730 Christ, his love is like a wedge of Gold, or like a most precious perfume, the least particle, the least drop of which hath its value; christ, his love is like a wedge of Gold, or like a most precious perfume, the least particle, the least drop of which hath its valve; np1, po31 n1 vbz av-j dt n1 pp-f n1, cc av-j dt ds j n1, dt ds n1, dt ds n1 pp-f r-crq vhz po31 n1; (12) sermon (DIV2) 132 Page 78
731 there is no emanation of his special loves, but is suted to the Souls wants, and to some eminent necessity, under which the Soul laboureth. there is no emanation of his special loves, but is suited to the Souls Wants, and to Some eminent necessity, under which the Soul Laboureth. pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f po31 j n2, cc-acp vbz vvn p-acp dt n2 vvz, cc p-acp d j n1, p-acp r-crq dt n1 vvz. (12) sermon (DIV2) 132 Page 78
732 Hear Solomon speaking to you, Prov. 1. 22. How long you simple ones will you love simplicity? — And Fools hate knowledge? Turn you at my reproof, I will pour out my Spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you. Hear Solomon speaking to you, Curae 1. 22. How long you simple ones will you love simplicity? — And Fools hate knowledge? Turn you At my reproof, I will pour out my Spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you. np1 np1 vvg p-acp pn22, np1 crd crd c-crq av-j pn22 j pi2 vmb pn22 vvi n1? — cc n2 vvb n1? n1 pn22 p-acp po11 n1, pns11 vmb vvi av po11 n1 p-acp pn22, pns11 vmb vvi vvn po11 n2 p-acp pn22. (12) sermon (DIV2) 132 Page 78
733 Your reason tells you that a vessel of Silver, or Gold is much preferrible to one of Earth, Your reason tells you that a vessel of Silver, or Gold is much preferrible to one of Earth, po22 n1 vvz pn22 d dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 vbz d j p-acp crd pp-f n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 132 Page 78
734 or Glass, and as for other reasons, so for this (which you ordinarily say) break a vessel of Earth and Glass, the pieces are worth nothing, or Glass, and as for other Reasons, so for this (which you ordinarily say) break a vessel of Earth and Glass, the Pieces Are worth nothing, cc n1, cc c-acp p-acp j-jn n2, av p-acp d (r-crq pn22 av-j vvb) vvb dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, dt n2 vbr j pi2, (12) sermon (DIV2) 132 Page 78
735 but if one of those more valuable mettals be broke, the least pieces have their value. but if one of those more valuable metals be broke, the least Pieces have their valve. cc-acp cs crd pp-f d dc j n2 vbb vvn, dt ds n2 vhb po32 n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 132 Page 78
736 Why should not the same reason instruct you, that Christs favour is to be prefer'd to all the world can afford you, a little of the world is not much valuable, a plentiful estate, the highest pitches of honour, a belly full of pleasure, that indeed may appear desirable; Why should not the same reason instruct you, that Christ favour is to be preferred to all the world can afford you, a little of the world is not much valuable, a plentiful estate, the highest pitches of honour, a belly full of pleasure, that indeed may appear desirable; q-crq vmd xx dt d n1 vvi pn22, cst npg1 n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d dt n1 vmb vvi pn22, dt j pp-f dt n1 vbz xx d j, dt j n1, dt js vvz pp-f n1, dt n1 j pp-f n1, cst av vmb vvi j; (12) sermon (DIV2) 132 Page 78
737 but the least tokens of Christs love, the least expressions of his favour are most valuable things. but the least tokens of Christ love, the least expressions of his favour Are most valuable things. cc-acp dt ds n2 pp-f npg1 n1, dt ds n2 pp-f po31 n1 vbr av-ds j n2. (12) sermon (DIV2) 132 Page 78
738 The kisses of the world are for the most part but Oscula Iscariotica, or Joabitica, like the kisses of Judas, who in order to the betraying of his Master first kissed him, The Kisses of the world Are for the most part but Oscula Iscariotica, or Joabitica, like the Kisses of Judas, who in order to the betraying of his Master First kissed him, dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr p-acp dt av-ds n1 p-acp fw-la np1, cc np1, av-j dt n2 pp-f np1, r-crq p-acp n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po31 n1 ord vvd pno31, (12) sermon (DIV2) 132 Page 78
739 or like the kiss of Joab to Amasa, who under pretence of kissing him, smote him under the fifth rib, and slew him. or like the kiss of Joab to Amasa, who under pretence of kissing him, smote him under the fifth rib, and slew him. cc av-j dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1, r-crq p-acp n1 pp-f vvg pno31, vvd pno31 p-acp dt ord n1, cc vvd pno31. (12) sermon (DIV2) 132 Page 78
740 Christ's kisses are kisses of peace and reconciliation, of love, and favour. Secondly. This notion calleth to all those that are true Christians, and that for three things. Christ's Kisses Are Kisses of peace and reconciliation, of love, and favour. Secondly. This notion calls to all those that Are true Christians, and that for three things. npg1 n2 vbr n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, pp-f n1, cc n1. ord. d n1 vvz p-acp d d cst vbr j np1, cc cst p-acp crd n2. (12) sermon (DIV2) 132 Page 78
741 For a due value of the least tokens of Christs special, and distinguishing love, look narrowly to make up your judgment, For a due valve of the least tokens of Christ special, and distinguishing love, look narrowly to make up your judgement, p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt ds n2 pp-f npg1 j, cc j-vvg n1, vvb av-j pc-acp vvi a-acp po22 n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 134 Page 78
742 whether what you take to be such, be such or no, and there you must take heed that you do not make conclusions from the gifts of common providence. whither what you take to be such, be such or no, and there you must take heed that you do not make conclusions from the Gifts of Common providence. cs r-crq pn22 vvb pc-acp vbi d, vbb d cc uh-dx, cc a-acp pn22 vmb vvi n1 cst pn22 vdb xx vvi n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 134 Page 78
743 No man can judge of the love or hatred of God to his Soul from any thing which befalls him in this life. No man can judge of the love or hatred of God to his Soul from any thing which befalls him in this life. dx n1 vmb vvi pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp d n1 r-crq vvz pno31 p-acp d n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 134 Page 78
744 No man can judge of any special love from Gods giving him a longer life, greater measures of health, a more plentiful estate, No man can judge of any special love from God's giving him a longer life, greater measures of health, a more plentiful estate, dx n1 vmb vvi pp-f d j n1 p-acp n2 vvg pno31 dt jc n1, jc n2 pp-f n1, dt av-dc j n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 134 Page 78
745 or any thing of this nature. God gives the worst of men their portion in such things as these. or any thing of this nature. God gives the worst of men their portion in such things as these. cc d n1 pp-f d n1. np1 vvz dt js pp-f n2 po32 n1 p-acp d n2 c-acp d. (12) sermon (DIV2) 134 Page 78
746 No nor •dly from common gifts, such as those of knowledge, utterance, &c. look therefore narrowly to make your judgment, No nor •dly from Common Gifts, such as those of knowledge, utterance, etc. look Therefore narrowly to make your judgement, uh-dx ccx av p-acp j n2, d c-acp d pp-f n1, n1, av vvb av av-j pc-acp vvi po22 n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 134 Page 78
747 and the surest Judgment is from such things, as more conform you to the nature, or will of God; and the Surest Judgement is from such things, as more conform you to the nature, or will of God; cc dt js n1 vbz p-acp d n2, c-acp av-dc vvi pn22 p-acp dt n1, cc n1 pp-f np1; (12) sermon (DIV2) 134 Page 79
748 but if you will find aliquid Christi, any thing which you can call Christs, or speaks his distinguishing love, take heed of undervaluing that. but if you will find Aliquid Christ, any thing which you can call Christ, or speaks his distinguishing love, take heed of undervaluing that. cc-acp cs pn22 vmb vvi j np1, d n1 r-crq pn22 vmb vvi npg1, cc vvz po31 j-vvg n1, vvb n1 pp-f vvg d. (12) sermon (DIV2) 134 Page 79
749 Secondly, It calls to you for the use of all means for proficiency, and growth in Grace: Secondly, It calls to you for the use of all means for proficiency, and growth in Grace: ord, pn31 vvz p-acp pn22 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2 p-acp n1, cc n1 p-acp n1: (12) sermon (DIV2) 135 Page 79
750 Such as hearing the Word, Prayer, the use of all the Ordinances of God, for in reason if the least tokens of Christs special love be desirable, greater manifestations of it are much more desirable. Such as hearing the Word, Prayer, the use of all the Ordinances of God, for in reason if the least tokens of Christ special love be desirable, greater manifestations of it Are much more desirable. d c-acp vvg dt n1, n1, dt n1 pp-f d dt n2 pp-f np1, c-acp p-acp n1 cs dt ds n2 pp-f npg1 j n1 vbb j, jc n2 pp-f pn31 vbr av-d av-dc j. (12) sermon (DIV2) 135 Page 79
751 Labour for more holiness, more heavenly-mindedness, more subjection of your will to the will of God. Labour for more holiness, more Heavenly-mindedness, more subjection of your will to the will of God. n1 p-acp dc n1, av-dc j, dc n1 pp-f po22 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 135 Page 79
771 That altho the least dispensations of special and distinguishing love be exceeding sweet, and precious to Souls which have once tasted how good the Lord is, That although the least dispensations of special and distinguishing love be exceeding sweet, and precious to Souls which have once tasted how good the Lord is, cst cs dt ds n2 pp-f j cc j-vvg n1 vbb vvg j, cc j p-acp n2 r-crq vhb a-acp vvn c-crq j dt n1 vbz, (13) sermon (DIV2) 139 Page 80
889 There may be some desires after Grace in Souls, in whom there is no true and real change of heart, There may be Some Desires After Grace in Souls, in whom there is no true and real change of heart, a-acp vmb vbi d n2 p-acp n1 p-acp n2, p-acp ro-crq a-acp vbz dx j cc j n1 pp-f n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 153 Page 86
752 Hath the Lord blessed you with a faith of adherence, a power given you from above to cast your Souls upon the Lord Jesus Christ? Labour for faith of evidence, be like the Travellers to Zion (of which David speaketh) Psal. 84. that go from strength to strength, until they all appear before the Lord in Zion. It may be a good question sometimes to satisfy a troubled doubting Soul, what is the Minimum quod sic, the lowest degree or measure of saving grace, Hath the Lord blessed you with a faith of adherence, a power given you from above to cast your Souls upon the Lord jesus christ? Labour for faith of evidence, be like the Travellers to Zion (of which David speaks) Psalm 84. that go from strength to strength, until they all appear before the Lord in Zion. It may be a good question sometime to satisfy a troubled doubting Soul, what is the Minimum quod sic, the lowest degree or measure of Saving grace, vhz dt n1 vvn pn22 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 vvn pn22 p-acp a-acp pc-acp vvi po22 n2 p-acp dt n1 np1 np1? n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, vbb av-j dt n2 p-acp np1 (pp-f r-crq np1 vvz) np1 crd cst vvb p-acp n1 p-acp n1, c-acp pns32 d vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1. pn31 vmb vbi dt j n1 av pc-acp vvi dt j-vvn vvg n1, r-crq vbz dt fw-la fw-la fw-la, dt js n1 cc n1 pp-f vvg n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 135 Page 79
753 but it is an ill hearing from a lazy wanton Soul. but it is an ill hearing from a lazy wanton Soul. cc-acp pn31 vbz dt n-jn vvg p-acp dt j j-jn n1 (12) sermon (DIV2) 135 Page 79
754 Lastly, it calls loudly to us to thirst after Heaven, where the believing Soul shall be the Lambs Wife, and follow him whithersoever he goes, Lastly, it calls loudly to us to thirst After Heaven, where the believing Soul shall be the Lambs Wife, and follow him whithersoever he Goes, ord, pn31 vvz av-j p-acp pno12 p-acp vvb p-acp n1, c-crq dt j-vvg n1 vmb vbi dt n2 n1, cc vvi pno31 av pns31 vvz, (12) sermon (DIV2) 136 Page 79
755 and be blessed with the clearest vision, and the fullest imbraces of its beloved. and be blessed with the Clearest vision, and the Fullest embraces of its Beloved. cc vbi vvn p-acp dt js n1, cc dt js n2 pp-f po31 j-vvn. (12) sermon (DIV2) 136 Page 79
756 Oh how pleasant will the mansions of glory be to those Souls, to whom the imperfect views that it hath had of Christ in this life have been so desirable, O how pleasant will the mansions of glory be to those Souls, to whom the imperfect views that it hath had of christ in this life have been so desirable, uh q-crq j vmb dt n2 pp-f n1 vbb p-acp d n2, p-acp ro-crq dt j n2 cst pn31 vhz vhd pp-f np1 p-acp d n1 vhb vbn av j, (12) sermon (DIV2) 136 Page 79
757 while we are present in the Body, even Paul himself owneth himself absent from the Lord. Now indeed we are the Sons of God, while we Are present in the Body, even Paul himself owneth himself absent from the Lord. Now indeed we Are the Sons of God, cs pns12 vbr j p-acp dt n1, av np1 px31 vvz px31 j p-acp dt n1. av av pns12 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 136 Page 79
758 now we are in a capacity of his kisses, tokens of special love, sufficient to uphold and refresh our Souls, now we Are in a capacity of his Kisses, tokens of special love, sufficient to uphold and refresh our Souls, av pns12 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, n2 pp-f j n1, j pc-acp vvi cc vvi po12 n2, (12) sermon (DIV2) 136 Page 79
759 but there we shall be at the rivers of pleasures, where there is not only pleasure, but there we shall be At the Rivers of pleasures, where there is not only pleasure, cc-acp a-acp pns12 vmb vbi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, c-crq pc-acp vbz xx av-j n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 136 Page 79
760 but fulness of pleasures, and that for evermore. but fullness of pleasures, and that for evermore. cc-acp n1 pp-f n2, cc cst p-acp av. (12) sermon (DIV2) 136 Page 79
761 O Blessed are they that shall be alwaies before the Throne of God, seeing their Redeemer with those Eyes, O Blessed Are they that shall be always before the Throne of God, seeing their Redeemer with those Eyes, sy j-vvn vbr pns32 cst vmb vbi av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvg po32 n1 p-acp d n2, (12) sermon (DIV2) 136 Page 79
762 and taking their fills of his love. and taking their fills of his love. cc vvg po32 n2 pp-f po31 n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 136 Page 79
763 Sermon IV. Canticles 1. 2. Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth. Sermon IV. Canticles 1. 2. Let him kiss me with the Kisses of his Mouth. n1 np1 n2 crd crd vvb pno31 vvi pno11 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 136 Page 80
764 BY the beloveds Kisses mentioned in this Text, I have understood Christs special and distinguishing love, and the tokens of it, by which, either as God, blessed for ever, BY the beloveds Kisses mentioned in this Text, I have understood Christ special and distinguishing love, and the tokens of it, by which, either as God, blessed for ever, p-acp dt ng1-vvn vvz vvn p-acp d n1, pns11 vhb vvn npg1 j cc j-vvg n1, cc dt n2 pp-f pn31, p-acp r-crq, av-d p-acp np1, vvn p-acp av, (13) sermon (DIV2) 137 Page 80
765 or as the Mediatour of the world, he may discover his kindness to the Children of Men, or as the Mediator of the world, he may discover his kindness to the Children of Men, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns31 vmb vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, (13) sermon (DIV2) 137 Page 80
766 or the Members of his Church in common; or the Members of his Church in Common; cc dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp j; (13) sermon (DIV2) 137 Page 80
767 from whence I have already observed, that the heart of a Believer is after distinguishing love. from whence I have already observed, that the heart of a Believer is After distinguishing love. p-acp c-crq pns11 vhb av vvn, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz p-acp j-vvg n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 137 Page 80
768 Kisses being the least of those Evidences, I have shewed, That the least tokens of Christs special, Kisses being the least of those Evidences, I have showed, That the least tokens of Christ special, vvz vbg dt ds pp-f d n2, pns11 vhb vvn, cst dt ds n2 pp-f npg1 j, (13) sermon (DIV2) 137 Page 80
769 and distinguishing love, are, and will be very sweet to Believers Souls. and distinguishing love, Are, and will be very sweet to Believers Souls. cc j-vvg n1, vbr, cc vmb vbi av j p-acp n2 n2. (13) sermon (DIV2) 137 Page 80
770 But I observe the word is in the plural number. Kisses, and so may signify either. 1. Various dispensations of Grace. Or, 2. Various repetitions of the same Acts of Grace. Hence the next Proposition ariseth. But I observe the word is in the plural number. Kisses, and so may signify either. 1. Various dispensations of Grace. Or, 2. Various repetitions of the same Acts of Grace. Hence the next Proposition arises. cc-acp pns11 vvb dt n1 vbz p-acp dt j n1. vvz, cc av vmb vvi d. crd j n2 pp-f n1. cc, crd j n2 pp-f dt d n2 pp-f n1. av dt ord n1 vvz. (13) sermon (DIV2) 138 Page 80
890 but they are either terminated, 1. In the common gifts and graces of the Spirit. but they Are either terminated, 1. In the Common Gifts and graces of the Spirit. cc-acp pns32 vbr av-d vvn, crd p-acp dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 153 Page 86
772 yet their hearts will be after fuller, and frequent dispensations and repetitions of it. I take both these to be comprehended in the plurality of the term. yet their hearts will be After fuller, and frequent dispensations and repetitions of it. I take both these to be comprehended in the plurality of the term. av po32 n2 vmb vbi p-acp jc, cc j n2 cc n2 pp-f pn31. pns11 vvb d d pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 139 Page 80
773 NONLATINALPHABET Grace is a thing which is but one piece considered as it is in God, their's nothing plural in the one Divine Being; Grace is a thing which is but one piece considered as it is in God, their's nothing plural in the one Divine Being; n1 vbz dt n1 r-crq vbz p-acp crd n1 vvn c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp np1, pc-acp|vbz pix j p-acp dt crd j-jn vbg; (13) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 80
774 but as the Sea, which is in itself but one, yet as it washeth upon several coasts, receiveth several names and denominations, but as the Sea, which is in itself but one, yet as it washes upon several coasts, receives several names and denominations, cc-acp c-acp dt n1, r-crq vbz p-acp px31 p-acp crd, av c-acp pn31 vvz p-acp j n2, vvz j n2 cc n2, (13) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 80
775 as the English Sea, the Irish Sea, and the Baltick Sea: So as the Grace of God respecteth the several necessities, as the English Sea, the Irish Sea, and the Baltic Sea: So as the Grace of God respecteth the several necessities, c-acp dt jp n1, dt jp n1, cc dt np1 n1: av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz dt j n2, (13) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 80
776 and wants of us necessitous Creatures, it also obtaineth several names, and admits of several distinctions, and is shewed by several Acts. The Grace of God in the sense I am now speaking to, it signifyeth nothing but the free love of God looking upon the Sons of Men with respect to the several necessities of their Souls. and Wants of us necessitous Creatures, it also obtaineth several names, and admits of several Distinctions, and is showed by several Acts. The Grace of God in the sense I am now speaking to, it signifieth nothing but the free love of God looking upon the Sons of Men with respect to the several necessities of their Souls. cc n2 pp-f pno12 j n2, pn31 av vvz j n2, cc vvz pp-f j n2, cc vbz vvn p-acp j n2 dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pns11 vbm av vvg p-acp, pn31 vvz pix cc-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po32 n2. (13) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 80
777 Its variety ariseth from us, and our necessities, it is not divided in the fountain only in the stream, and thus Grace admits of several distinctions, which I shall open to you in a few words, that you may rightly understand the various notions of it. Its variety arises from us, and our necessities, it is not divided in the fountain only in the stream, and thus Grace admits of several Distinctions, which I shall open to you in a few words, that you may rightly understand the various notions of it. pn31|vbz n1 vvz p-acp pno12, cc po12 n2, pn31 vbz xx vvn p-acp dt n1 av-j p-acp dt n1, cc av vvb vvz pp-f j n2, r-crq pns11 vmb vvi p-acp pn22 p-acp dt d n2, cst pn22 vmb av-jn vvi dt j n2 pp-f pn31. (13) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 81
778 The most famous distinction of it is into that which doth render the Soul acceptable to God, and that which is love, and freely given, but doth not make the Soul acceptable in Gods sight, at least not first acceptable, The most famous distinction of it is into that which does render the Soul acceptable to God, and that which is love, and freely given, but does not make the Soul acceptable in God's sighed, At least not First acceptable, dt av-ds j n1 pp-f pn31 vbz p-acp cst r-crq vdz vvi dt n1 j p-acp np1, cc cst r-crq vbz n1, cc av-j vvn, cc-acp vdz xx vvi dt n1 j p-acp ng1 n1, p-acp ds xx ord j, (13) sermon (DIV2) 141 Page 81
779 or is not that for which God doth at first accept the Soul. The first is that which we call the Grace of Justification, which is the free love of God shining upon the Soul, imputing to it a righteousness without works, and not imputing transgression (as the Apostle expoundeth it, Rom. 4. 6. 8.) the second we call the grace of Regeneration and Sanctification, which is the love of God freely shewed to the Soul, by which its heart is renewed and changed, or is not that for which God does At First accept the Soul. The First is that which we call the Grace of Justification, which is the free love of God shining upon the Soul, imputing to it a righteousness without works, and not imputing Transgression (as the Apostle expoundeth it, Rom. 4. 6. 8.) the second we call the grace of Regeneration and Sanctification, which is the love of God freely showed to the Soul, by which its heart is renewed and changed, cc vbz xx d p-acp r-crq np1 vdz p-acp ord vvb dt n1 dt ord vbz d r-crq pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp dt n1, vvg p-acp pn31 dt n1 p-acp n2, cc xx vvg n1 (c-acp dt n1 vvz pn31, np1 crd crd crd) dt ord pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 av-j vvd p-acp dt n1, p-acp r-crq po31 n1 vbz vvn cc vvn, (13) sermon (DIV2) 141 Page 81
780 and filled with new habits, and dispositions, inclining and inabling it to what God requireth of it. and filled with new habits, and dispositions, inclining and enabling it to what God requires of it. cc vvn p-acp j n2, cc n2, vvg cc vvg pn31 p-acp r-crq np1 vvz pp-f pn31. (13) sermon (DIV2) 141 Page 81
781 This is Grace, it is from the power, and free love of God, though it be not that grace, This is Grace, it is from the power, and free love of God, though it be not that grace, d vbz n1, pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1, cc j n1 pp-f np1, cs pn31 vbb xx d n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 141 Page 81
782 for which God at first accepteth the Soul (as the Papists say.) for which God At First Accepteth the Soul (as the Papists say.) p-acp r-crq np1 p-acp ord vvz dt n1 (c-acp dt njp2 vvb.) (13) sermon (DIV2) 141 Page 81
783 This Grace of Regeneration and Sanctification, is also usually distinguished into Habitual and Actual. Habitual Grace is nothing else but the free love of God shining upon the Soul, inabling it to will, and to choose the things that are good, This Grace of Regeneration and Sanctification, is also usually distinguished into Habitual and Actual. Habitual Grace is nothing Else but the free love of God shining upon the Soul, enabling it to will, and to choose the things that Are good, d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, vbz av av-j vvn p-acp j cc j. j n1 vbz pix av cc-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp dt n1, vvg pn31 p-acp n1, cc pc-acp vvi dt n2 cst vbr j, (13) sermon (DIV2) 142 Page 81
803 Strengthening grace, which is the love of God shewed to the Soul in further inabling it both to its spiritual actions, Strengthening grace, which is the love of God showed to the Soul in further enabling it both to its spiritual actions, vvg n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp dt n1 p-acp jc vvg pn31 d p-acp po31 j n2, (13) sermon (DIV2) 145 Page 82
804 and to the managing of the good fight against the World, the Flesh and the Devil; and to the managing of the good fight against the World, the Flesh and the devil; cc p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, dt n1 cc dt n1; (13) sermon (DIV2) 145 Page 82
784 and pleasing to God, he giveth to will (saith the Apostle,) and we are made willing in the day of his power (saith the Psalmist) Actual or acting Grace, which is the love of God shewed to the Soul in inabling us to do the things that are good, and pleasing to God, he gives to will (Says the Apostle,) and we Are made willing in the day of his power (Says the Psalmist) Actual or acting Grace, which is the love of God showed to the Soul in enabling us to do the things that Are good, cc vvg p-acp np1, pns31 vvz pc-acp vmb (vvz dt n1,) cc pns12 vbr vvn j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 (vvz dt n1) j cc vvg n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp dt n1 p-acp vvg pno12 pc-acp vdi dt n2 cst vbr j, (13) sermon (DIV2) 142 Page 81
785 for as it is he that giveth to will, so it is he who giveth to do, both of his own good pleasure; for as it is he that gives to will, so it is he who gives to do, both of his own good pleasure; c-acp c-acp pn31 vbz pns31 cst vvz p-acp n1, av pn31 vbz pns31 r-crq vvz pc-acp vdi, d pp-f po31 d j n1; (13) sermon (DIV2) 142 Page 81
786 and our Lord told his Disciples. John 15. 3. Without me you can do nothing. and our Lord told his Disciples. John 15. 3. Without me you can do nothing. cc po12 n1 vvd po31 n2. np1 crd crd p-acp pno11 pn22 vmb vdi pix. (13) sermon (DIV2) 142 Page 81
787 There is another distinction of Grace into Preventing and Subsequent. Preventing Grace is that love of God which preventeth, and goeth before any good motions, There is Another distinction of Grace into Preventing and Subsequent. Preventing Grace is that love of God which preventeth, and Goes before any good motions, pc-acp vbz j-jn n1 pp-f n1 p-acp vvg cc j. vvg n1 vbz d n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vvz, cc vvz p-acp d j n2, (13) sermon (DIV2) 143 Page 81
788 or actions of ours, according to that of the Prophet, I was found of them that sought me not, or actions of ours, according to that of the Prophet, I was found of them that sought me not, cc n2 pp-f png12, vvg p-acp d pp-f dt n1, pns11 vbds vvn pp-f pno32 cst vvd pno11 xx, (13) sermon (DIV2) 143 Page 81
789 and of those that did not inquire after me. and of those that did not inquire After me. cc pp-f d cst vdd xx vvi p-acp pno11. (13) sermon (DIV2) 143 Page 81
790 This is usually called the first grace. Subsequent grace is that love of God which followeth this, This is usually called the First grace. Subsequent grace is that love of God which follows this, d vbz av-j vvn dt ord n1. j n1 vbz d n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vvz d, (13) sermon (DIV2) 143 Page 81
791 and is variously manifested to the Souls of Gods People. and is variously manifested to the Souls of God's People. cc vbz av-j vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 143 Page 81
792 In the first we are meerly passive, we only receive it: in the other we are active. In the First we Are merely passive, we only receive it: in the other we Are active. p-acp dt ord pns12 vbr av-j j, pns12 av-j vvb pn31: p-acp dt j-jn pns12 vbr j. (13) sermon (DIV2) 143 Page 81
793 There are other notions of grace, but I shall instance only in one more. There Are other notions of grace, but I shall instance only in one more. pc-acp vbr j-jn n2 pp-f n1, cc-acp pns11 vmb n1 av-j p-acp crd dc. (13) sermon (DIV2) 144 Page 81
794 Special grace is the free love of God either concerning the being of a true Christian, or 2dly, Concerning its well being. That grace which concerneth the being of a true Christian, which quickneth the Soul which before was a Child of Wrath, dead in trespasses and sins, is either the Grace of Justification, and what concerneth that; Special grace is the free love of God either Concerning the being of a true Christian, or 2dly, Concerning its well being. That grace which concerns the being of a true Christian, which Quickeneth the Soul which before was a Child of Wrath, dead in Trespasses and Sins, is either the Grace of Justification, and what concerns that; j n1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1 av-d vvg dt n1 pp-f dt j njp, cc j, vvg po31 av vbg. cst n1 r-crq vvz dt n1 pp-f dt j njp, r-crq vvz dt n1 r-crq a-acp vbds dt n1 pp-f n1, j p-acp n2 cc n2, vbz d dt vvb pp-f n1, cc r-crq vvz d; (13) sermon (DIV2) 144 Page 82
795 this is first grace, and preventing grace. Or, 2. The grace of Regeneration, by which a new heart is given unto us, this is First grace, and preventing grace. Or, 2. The grace of Regeneration, by which a new heart is given unto us, d vbz ord n1, cc vvg n1. cc, crd dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp r-crq dt j n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno12, (13) sermon (DIV2) 144 Page 82
796 and we are inclined, disposed, and inabled to the operations of a spiritual life. and we Are inclined, disposed, and enabled to the operations of a spiritual life. cc pns12 vbr vvn, vvn, cc vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 144 Page 82
797 Or, Secondly, What concerneth the better being of a Christian in the managing of all the actions, Or, Secondly, What concerns the better being of a Christian in the managing of all the actions, cc, ord, q-crq vvz dt jc vbg pp-f dt njp p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f d dt n2, (13) sermon (DIV2) 144 Page 82
798 and concerns of the spiritual life. and concerns of the spiritual life. cc vvz pp-f dt j n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 144 Page 82
799 This again is divided into quickning grace, strengthening Grace, and consolatory Grace. 1. Quickning grace may either signify that love of God, by which our Spiritual powers, habits, This again is divided into quickening grace, strengthening Grace, and consolatory Grace. 1. Quickening grace may either signify that love of God, by which our Spiritual Powers, habits, d av vbz vvn p-acp j-vvg n1, vvg n1, cc j n1. crd j-vvg n1 vmb av-d vvi cst n1 pp-f np1, p-acp r-crq po12 j n2, n2, (13) sermon (DIV2) 144 Page 82
800 and inclinations are drawn out into acts. 2. Or that whereby a Soul is made more active and lively, and inclinations Are drawn out into acts. 2. Or that whereby a Soul is made more active and lively, cc n2 vbr vvn av p-acp n2. crd cc cst c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn av-dc j cc j, (13) sermon (DIV2) 144 Page 82
801 and free in the service of God, which removes those difficulties, that heaviness, and deadness, and dulness, which we often find upon our Souls as to spiritual things. and free in the service of God, which removes those difficulties, that heaviness, and deadness, and dullness, which we often find upon our Souls as to spiritual things. cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vvz d n2, cst n1, cc n1, cc n1, r-crq pns12 av vvi p-acp po12 n2 a-acp p-acp j n2. (13) sermon (DIV2) 144 Page 82
802 For this you read David so often praying in Psal. 119. For this you read David so often praying in Psalm 119. p-acp d pn22 vvb np1 av av vvg p-acp np1 crd (13) sermon (DIV2) 144 Page 82
805 the Apostle calleth it a being strengthened with might in the inward Man; the Apostle calls it a being strengthened with might in the inward Man; dt n1 vvz pn31 dt vbg vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n1; (13) sermon (DIV2) 145 Page 82
806 of this Saint Paul speaketh, Phil. 3. 13. I can do all things through Christ that strengtheneth me. of this Saint Paul speaks, Philip 3. 13. I can do all things through christ that strengtheneth me. pp-f d n1 np1 vvz, np1 crd crd pns11 vmb vdi d n2 p-acp np1 cst vvz pno11. (13) sermon (DIV2) 145 Page 82
807 Consolatory grace, which signifieth the love of God shining upon the Soul, that is sad, Consolatory grace, which signifies the love of God shining upon the Soul, that is sad, j n1, r-crq vvz dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp dt n1, cst vbz j, (13) sermon (DIV2) 146 Page 82
808 and heavy, refreshing it either from the view, and sense of the truth of its gracious habits, and heavy, refreshing it either from the view, and sense of the truth of its gracious habits, cc j, vvg pn31 av-d p-acp dt n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 j n2, (13) sermon (DIV2) 146 Page 82
809 or from the sealings of some promise, giving the Soul an assurance, or full persuasion of the love of God. or from the sealings of Some promise, giving the Soul an assurance, or full persuasion of the love of God. cc p-acp dt n2-vvg pp-f d n1, vvg dt n1 dt n1, cc j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 146 Page 82
810 David crieth out, when wilt thou comfort me? Thus you see the variety of gracious dispensations, the love of God is one as it is in him as the fountain, David cries out, when wilt thou Comfort me? Thus you see the variety of gracious dispensations, the love of God is one as it is in him as the fountain, np1 vvz av, c-crq vm2 pns21 vvi pno11? av pn22 vvb dt n1 pp-f j n2, dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz pi p-acp pn31 vbz p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 146 Page 82
811 but it divideth itself into several streams, as it shineth upon divers Souls, or the same Soul oft-times in differing circumstances, but it divides itself into several streams, as it shines upon diverse Souls, or the same Soul ofttimes in differing Circumstances, cc-acp pn31 vvz px31 p-acp j n2, c-acp pn31 vvz p-acp j n2, cc dt d n1 av p-acp vvg n2, (13) sermon (DIV2) 146 Page 82
812 or with respect to divers wants which our Souls have. or with respect to diverse Wants which our Souls have. cc p-acp n1 p-acp j n2 r-crq po12 n2 vhb. (13) sermon (DIV2) 146 Page 82
813 Secondly, As there is variety in the dispensations of grace, so grace discovers itself in various acts. Divines say that the grace of Justification, so far as it respecteth the Souls State, varieth not. Secondly, As there is variety in the dispensations of grace, so grace discovers itself in various acts. Divines say that the grace of Justification, so Far as it respecteth the Souls State, varieth not. ord, c-acp pc-acp vbz n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, av vvb vvz px31 p-acp j n2. vvz vvb d dt vvb pp-f n1, av av-j c-acp pn31 vvz dt n2 n1, vvz xx. (13) sermon (DIV2) 147 Page 82
814 Nor is repeated, but the acts of grace referring to our justified estate, they are repeated. Nor is repeated, but the acts of grace referring to our justified estate, they Are repeated. ccx vbz vvn, cc-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 vvg p-acp po12 vvn n1, pns32 vbr vvn. (13) sermon (DIV2) 147 Page 82
815 God doth not pardon sin before it is committed, but repeateth his gracious act in pardoning, God does not pardon since before it is committed, but repeateth his gracious act in pardoning, np1 vdz xx vvi n1 p-acp pn31 vbz vvn, cc-acp vvz po31 j n1 p-acp vvg, (13) sermon (DIV2) 147 Page 82
816 as the Soul repeateth its transgressions. as the Soul repeateth its transgressions. c-acp dt n1 vvz po31 n2. (13) sermon (DIV2) 147 Page 82
817 Now this is that which I say in this proposition, that the Spouse of Christ, the truly gracious Soul is not satisfied with any single dispensation of grace, Now this is that which I say in this proposition, that the Spouse of christ, the truly gracious Soul is not satisfied with any single Dispensation of grace, av d vbz d r-crq pns11 vvb p-acp d n1, cst dt n1 pp-f np1, dt av-j j n1 vbz xx vvn p-acp d j n1 pp-f n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 148 Page 82
818 nor with a single act, it desires not only the first grace, but further grace, not only the grace of Justification, but the grace of regeneration also, not only gracious habits, but that it may be excited, and quickned to spiritual actions, not only that it may do them, but that it may do them with some strength and vigour, with some life, nor with a single act, it Desires not only the First grace, but further grace, not only the grace of Justification, but the grace of regeneration also, not only gracious habits, but that it may be excited, and quickened to spiritual actions, not only that it may do them, but that it may do them with Some strength and vigour, with Some life, ccx p-acp dt j n1, pn31 vvz xx av-j dt ord n1, p-acp jc n1, xx av-j dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 av, xx av-j j n2, p-acp cst pn31 vmb vbi vvd, cc vvn p-acp j n2, xx j cst pn31 vmb vdb pno32, p-acp cst pn31 vmb vdi pno32 p-acp d n1 cc n1, p-acp d n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 148 Page 83
819 and chearfulness, it desires renewed acts of pardon, renewed influences of spiritual strength and life. and cheerfulness, it Desires renewed acts of pardon, renewed influences of spiritual strength and life. cc n1, pn31 vvz j-vvn n2 pp-f n1, j-vvn n2 pp-f j n1 cc n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 148 Page 83
820 Let us but a little see it in the great instance of David the man according to Gods own heart, we shall find him speaking to our purpose in several Psalms, Psal. 19. 13. Cleanse thou me from secret faults, there he beggeth for pardoning love, will this satisfy this holy man? will he think it enough if God pardoneth his Sin? see what followeth in that Psalm; Keep back thy Servant from presumptuous sins, let them not have dominion over me; Let us but a little see it in the great instance of David the man according to God's own heart, we shall find him speaking to our purpose in several Psalms, Psalm 19. 13. Cleanse thou me from secret Faults, there he beggeth for pardoning love, will this satisfy this holy man? will he think it enough if God Pardoneth his since? see what follows in that Psalm; Keep back thy Servant from presumptuous Sins, let them not have dominion over me; vvb pno12 p-acp dt j vvi pn31 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 dt n1 vvg p-acp n2 d n1, pns12 vmb vvi pno31 vvg p-acp po12 n1 p-acp j n2, np1 crd crd vvb pns21 pno11 p-acp j-jn n2, a-acp pns31 vvz p-acp vvg n1, vmb d vvi d j n1? vmb pns31 vvi pn31 av-d cs np1 vvz po31 n1? vvb r-crq vvz p-acp d n1; vvb av po21 n1 p-acp j n2, vvb pno32 xx vhi n1 p-acp pno11; (13) sermon (DIV2) 148 Page 83
839 If we consider the Beauty and excellency which appeareth to such a Soul in every Dispensation of Grace. If we Consider the Beauty and excellency which appears to such a Soul in every Dispensation of Grace. cs pns12 vvb dt n1 cc n1 r-crq vvz p-acp d dt n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 149 Page 84
925 But now in this stands the child of God distinguished from all hypocrites; But now in this Stands the child of God distinguished from all Hypocrites; p-acp av p-acp d vvz dt n1 pp-f np1 vvn p-acp d n2; (13) sermon (DIV2) 156 Page 88
821 he must have strengthening as well as pardoning grace, he desires to be freed from the commanding, as well as from the condemning power of Sins. Look into the 51 Psalm (a Psalm much spent in petitions for special grace) v. 7. He prays for pardon. Purge me with hyssop and I shall be clean, wash me and I shall be whiter than the Snow, he speaks in an old Testament phrase, with reference to the Levitical rites. he must have strengthening as well as pardoning grace, he Desires to be freed from the commanding, as well as from the condemning power of Sins. Look into the 51 Psalm (a Psalm much spent in petitions for special grace) v. 7. He prays for pardon. Purge me with hyssop and I shall be clean, wash me and I shall be Whiter than the Snow, he speaks in an old Testament phrase, with Referente to the Levitical Rites. pns31 vmb vhi vvg p-acp av c-acp vvg n1, pns31 vvz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt vvg, c-acp av c-acp p-acp dt vvg n1 pp-f n2. vvb p-acp dt crd n1 (dt n1 av-d vvn p-acp n2 p-acp j n1) n1 crd pns31 vvz p-acp vvb. vvb pno11 p-acp n1 cc pns11 vmb vbi j, vvb pno11 cc pns11 vmb vbi jc-jn cs dt n1, pns31 vvz p-acp dt j n1 n1, p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n2. (13) sermon (DIV2) 148 Page 83
822 Christ speaketh to Peter, Joh. 13. much in the same dialect, Except I wash thee, thou canst have no part in me. christ speaks to Peter, John 13. much in the same dialect, Except I wash thee, thou Canst have no part in me. np1 vvz p-acp np1, np1 crd d p-acp dt d n1, c-acp pns11 vvb pno21, pns21 vm2 vhi dx n1 p-acp pno11. (13) sermon (DIV2) 148 Page 83
823 But the meaning is pardon me, remove the guilt of my sin from me; But the meaning is pardon me, remove the guilt of my since from me; p-acp dt n1 vbz vvb pno11, vvb dt n1 pp-f po11 n1 p-acp pno11; (13) sermon (DIV2) 148 Page 83
824 but is this enough for this holy Man? Is this all that he asketh of God. but is this enough for this holy Man? Is this all that he asks of God. cc-acp vbz d d p-acp d j n1? vbz d d cst pns31 vvz pp-f np1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 148 Page 83
825 No, v. 8. Make me to hear the voice of Joy and Gladness, that the Bones which thou hast broken may rejoice. No, v. 8. Make me to hear the voice of Joy and Gladness, that the Bones which thou hast broken may rejoice. uh-dx, n1 crd vvb pno11 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cst dt n2 r-crq pns21 vh2 vvn vmb vvi. (13) sermon (DIV2) 148 Page 83
826 There he prayeth for Consolatory Grace: Well, will this yet satisfie the thirst of this holy Man? No, he must also have a renewed Heart, a right Spirit. The Spirit of God resting upon him, dwelling & abiding in him: There he Prayeth for Consolatory Grace: Well, will this yet satisfy the thirst of this holy Man? No, he must also have a renewed Heart, a right Spirit. The Spirit of God resting upon him, Dwelling & abiding in him: a-acp pns31 vvz p-acp j n1: av, vmb d av vvi dt n1 pp-f d j n1? uh-dx, pns31 vmb av vhi dt vvd n1, dt j-jn n1. dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp pno31, vvg cc vvg p-acp pno31: (13) sermon (DIV2) 148 Page 83
827 A right Heart as well as a righteous Heart, v. 10. Create in me a clean Heart, O God, A right Heart as well as a righteous Heart, v. 10. Create in me a clean Heart, Oh God, dt j-jn n1 c-acp av c-acp dt j n1, n1 crd vvb p-acp pno11 dt j n1, uh np1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 148 Page 83
828 and renew a right Spirit within me. v. 11, 12. Take not thy holy Spirit from me. and renew a right Spirit within me. v. 11, 12. Take not thy holy Spirit from me. cc vvi dt j-jn n1 p-acp pno11. n1 crd, crd vvb xx po21 j n1 p-acp pno11. (13) sermon (DIV2) 148 Page 83
829 Uphold me with thy free Spirit. Uphold me with thy free Spirit. np1 pno11 p-acp po21 j n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 148 Page 83
830 He must not only be set right in Gods way, but he must be kept right, and upheld in it. He must not only be Set right in God's Way, but he must be kept right, and upheld in it. pns31 vmb xx av-j vbi vvn av-jn p-acp npg1 n1, cc-acp pns31 vmb vbi vvn av-jn, cc vvd p-acp pn31. (13) sermon (DIV2) 148 Page 83
831 Look upon him in that 119 Psalm, Psal. 119. 28. Strengthen me according to thy Word. Look upon him in that 119 Psalm, Psalm 119. 28. Strengthen me according to thy Word. n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp d crd n1, np1 crd crd vvb pno11 vvg p-acp po21 n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 148 Page 83
832 The Lord had given him the Pardon of his Sin, he had given him Wisdom, so as he tells us in that Psalm, he was become wiser than his Teachers. God had sanctified Affliction to him, The Lord had given him the Pardon of his since, he had given him Wisdom, so as he tells us in that Psalm, he was become Wiser than his Teachers. God had sanctified Affliction to him, dt n1 vhd vvn pno31 dt vvb pp-f po31 n1, pns31 vhd vvn pno31 n1, av c-acp pns31 vvz pno12 p-acp d n1, pns31 vbds vvn jc cs po31 n2. np1 vhd vvn n1 p-acp pno31, (13) sermon (DIV2) 148 Page 83
833 so as by it he had learned to keep Gods Statutes. so as by it he had learned to keep God's Statutes. av c-acp p-acp pn31 pns31 vhd vvn pc-acp vvi npg1 n2. (13) sermon (DIV2) 148 Page 83
834 The Lord had given him an heart to love his Law, to make it his Meditation night and day, yet he cries, Strengthen me O Lord: And again, v. 25. Quicken me in thy way, Quicken me after thy Loving-kindness. The Lord had given him an heart to love his Law, to make it his Meditation night and day, yet he cries, Strengthen me Oh Lord: And again, v. 25. Quicken me in thy Way, Quicken me After thy Lovingkindness. dt n1 vhd vvn pno31 dt n1 p-acp vvb po31 n1, pc-acp vvi pn31 po31 n1 n1 cc n1, av pns31 vvz, vvb pno11 uh n1: cc av, n1 crd vvb pno11 p-acp po21 n1, vvb pno11 p-acp po21 n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 148 Page 83
835 v. 4. O Quicken me in thy Righteousness. Hath he enough yet? No; v. 4. Oh Quicken me in thy Righteousness. Hath he enough yet? No; n1 crd uh vvb pno11 p-acp po21 n1. vhz pns31 d av? uh-dx; (13) sermon (DIV2) 148 Page 83
836 one thing he yet wants, v. 42. Mine Eyes fail for thy Word, when wilt thou comfort me? There is hardly any Dispensation of Grace which we do not find David in that Psalm pleading with God for. one thing he yet Wants, v. 42. Mine Eyes fail for thy Word, when wilt thou Comfort me? There is hardly any Dispensation of Grace which we do not find David in that Psalm pleading with God for. crd n1 pns31 av vvz, n1 crd po11 n2 vvb p-acp po21 n1, q-crq vm2 pns21 vvi pno11? pc-acp vbz av d n1 pp-f n1 r-crq pns12 vdb xx vvi np1 p-acp cst np1 vvg p-acp np1 p-acp. (13) sermon (DIV2) 148 Page 84
837 This one instance of David is enough to shew you the temper of every Soul, which hath but once tasted how good the Lord is. This one instance of David is enough to show you the temper of every Soul, which hath but once tasted how good the Lord is. d crd n1 pp-f np1 vbz av-d pc-acp vvi pn22 dt n1 pp-f d n1, r-crq vhz p-acp a-acp vvd c-crq j dt n1 vbz. (13) sermon (DIV2) 148 Page 84
838 Nor indeed can it be otherwise: Nor indeed can it be otherwise: ccx av vmb pn31 vbi av: (13) sermon (DIV2) 148 Page 84
840 The Spouse saith of Christ in another part of this Song, He is altogether lovely. There is no part of Christ which is not in itself lovely; The Spouse Says of christ in Another part of this Song, He is altogether lovely. There is no part of christ which is not in itself lovely; dt n1 vvz pp-f np1 p-acp j-jn n1 pp-f d n1, pns31 vbz av j. pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vbz xx p-acp px31 j; (13) sermon (DIV2) 149 Page 84
841 he is the brightness of his Fathers Glory, the fulness of the God Head dwells in him bodily: he is the brightness of his Father's Glory, the fullness of the God Head dwells in him bodily: pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f po31 ng1 n1, dt n1 pp-f dt np1 n1 vvz p-acp pno31 j: (13) sermon (DIV2) 149 Page 84
842 As every Beam of the Sun, every Emanation of that Body of Light is lovely to him whose Eyes are open to discern it: As every Beam of the Sun, every Emanation of that Body of Light is lovely to him whose Eyes Are open to discern it: p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1, d n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f n1 vbz j p-acp pno31 rg-crq n2 vbr j pc-acp vvi pn31: (13) sermon (DIV2) 149 Page 84
843 So every Beam of the Sun of Righteousness, every Emanation of his Love must necessarily be lovely to the Soul that hath its senses exercised to discern betwixt good and evil. All Beauty is attractive; So every Beam of the Sun of Righteousness, every Emanation of his Love must necessarily be lovely to the Soul that hath its Senses exercised to discern betwixt good and evil. All Beauty is Attractive; av d n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, d n1 pp-f po31 n1 vmb av-j vbi j p-acp dt n1 cst vhz po31 n2 vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp j cc j-jn. av-d n1 vbz j; (13) sermon (DIV2) 149 Page 84
844 whatsoever appeareth to our Souls lovely and beautiful, appeareth also desirable. whatsoever appears to our Souls lovely and beautiful, appears also desirable. r-crq vvz p-acp po12 n2 j cc j, vvz av j. (13) sermon (DIV2) 149 Page 84
845 But this is not all, though Beauty and Comeliness be attractive, and allures our Souls into an earnest desire after it, yet profit is more. But this is not all, though Beauty and Comeliness be Attractive, and allures our Souls into an earnest desire After it, yet profit is more. p-acp d vbz xx d, cs n1 cc n1 vbb j, cc vvz po12 n2 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp pn31, av n1 vbz av-dc. (13) sermon (DIV2) 149 Page 84
846 Secondly, There is no Dispensation of Divine Grace, but suiteth some great want of the Soul. It is the same Reason that I gave you why the least of Christ is so pretious: Because the least of his Grace is suited to some great want of our Souls. Secondly, There is no Dispensation of Divine Grace, but suiteth Some great want of the Soul. It is the same Reason that I gave you why the least of christ is so precious: Because the least of his Grace is suited to Some great want of our Souls. ord, pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f j-jn n1, cc-acp vvz d j n1 pp-f dt n1 pn31 vbz dt d n1 cst pns11 vvd pn22 c-crq dt ds pp-f np1 vbz av j: p-acp dt ds pp-f po31 n1 vbz vvn p-acp d j n1 pp-f po12 n2. (13) sermon (DIV2) 150 Page 84
847 What I there applied to the least of his Love, I here apply to the varieties of his gracious dispensations, and indeed reasonably; What I there applied to the least of his Love, I Here apply to the varieties of his gracious dispensations, and indeed reasonably; q-crq pns11 a-acp vvd p-acp dt ds pp-f po31 n1, pns11 av vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 j n2, cc av av-j; (13) sermon (DIV2) 150 Page 84
848 for there would be no variety in grace, if there were not a variety of defects and wants, and emptinesses in our Souls; for there would be no variety in grace, if there were not a variety of defects and Wants, and emptinesses in our Souls; c-acp a-acp vmd vbi dx n1 p-acp n1, cs pc-acp vbdr xx dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2, cc n2 p-acp po12 n2; (13) sermon (DIV2) 150 Page 84
849 that which distinguisheth divine grace, is our various wants and necessities, and we can as naturally not desire a supply for our own discerned defects and wants, that which Distinguisheth divine grace, is our various Wants and necessities, and we can as naturally not desire a supply for our own discerned defects and Wants, cst r-crq vvz j-jn n1, vbz po12 j n2 cc n2, cc pns12 vmb a-acp av-j xx vvi dt n1 p-acp po12 d vvd n2 cc n2, (13) sermon (DIV2) 150 Page 84
850 as we cannot desire various emanations of divine love, suited to the supply of them. Nature prompteth us to desire a supply for every craving of our Souls. as we cannot desire various emanations of divine love, suited to the supply of them. Nature prompteth us to desire a supply for every craving of our Souls. c-acp pns12 vmbx vvi j n2 pp-f j-jn n1, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32. n1 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp d vvg pp-f po12 n2. (13) sermon (DIV2) 150 Page 84
851 The Soul is sensible that it daily sinneth, and cannot but desire pardoning grace, and say unto God every day, Forgive us our debts; it is sensible, that it wants purity and holiness, and therefore cannot but desire a right Spirit. Its wants are many, The Soul is sensible that it daily Sinneth, and cannot but desire pardoning grace, and say unto God every day, Forgive us our debts; it is sensible, that it Wants purity and holiness, and Therefore cannot but desire a right Spirit. Its Wants Are many, dt n1 vbz j cst pn31 av-j vvz, cc vmbx cc-acp vvi vvg n1, cc vvz p-acp np1 d n1, vvb pno12 po12 n2; pn31 vbz j, cst pn31 vvz n1 cc n1, cc av vmbx cc-acp vvi dt j-jn n1. pn31|vbz n2 vbr d, (13) sermon (DIV2) 150 Page 84
852 and it therefore desireth various dispensations of grace to supply them; they are daily renewing, therefore it desires repeated acts of grace to be renewed also. and it Therefore Desires various dispensations of grace to supply them; they Are daily renewing, Therefore it Desires repeated acts of grace to be renewed also. cc pn31 av vvz j n2 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi pno32; pns32 vbr av-j vvg, av pn31 vvz vvn n2 pp-f n1 pc-acp vbi vvn av. (13) sermon (DIV2) 150 Page 84
853 A third reason lyeth in the Concatenation of grace. The Philosopher saith, Virtutes sunt Concatenatae, that all vertues are chained together, A third reason lies in the Concatenation of grace. The Philosopher Says, Virtues sunt Concatenatae, that all Virtues Are chained together, dt ord n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. dt n1 vvz, n2 fw-la fw-la, cst d n2 vbr vvn av, (13) sermon (DIV2) 151 Page 84
854 and no man is truly virtuous, but hath in him the habits of all Virtue, they make Virtue to lie in the reduction of the whole Soul, to the rule, guidance, and conduct of reason. and no man is truly virtuous, but hath in him the habits of all Virtue, they make Virtue to lie in the reduction of the Whole Soul, to the Rule, guidance, and conduct of reason. cc dx n1 vbz av-j j, cc-acp vhz p-acp pno31 dt n2 pp-f d n1, pns32 vvb n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, p-acp dt n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 151 Page 85
855 I am sure Gratiae sunt concatenatae, the Graces of Gods Spirit, are like Pearl stringed together, I am sure Gratiae sunt concatenatae, the Graces of God's Spirit, Are like Pearl stringed together, pns11 vbm j np1 fw-la fw-la, dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1, vbr av-j n1 vvn av, (13) sermon (DIV2) 151 Page 85
856 and that upon a double account: 1. With respect to themselves. 2. With respect to our sense, and apprehension. and that upon a double account: 1. With respect to themselves. 2. With respect to our sense, and apprehension. cc cst p-acp dt j-jn n1: crd p-acp vvb p-acp px32. crd p-acp vvb p-acp po12 n1, cc n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 151 Page 85
857 Pardoning grace never goeth without renewing and regenerating grace. God never saith to any Soul. Thy Sins are forgiven, but he addeth, sin no more. The Grace of Consolation never goeth without the Grace of Sanctification. The Grace of Regeneration is alwaies attended with some degrees of that Grace which strengtheneth, and quickneth the Soul unto its Spiritual work and duty. 2. As to our sense of it. The Grace of God being as I have before said, nothing else but the Love of God freely shining upon us, with respect to our several circumstances, and diversified wants; Pardoning grace never Goes without renewing and regenerating grace. God never Says to any Soul. Thy Sins Are forgiven, but he adds, sin no more. The Grace of Consolation never Goes without the Grace of Sanctification. The Grace of Regeneration is always attended with Some Degrees of that Grace which strengtheneth, and Quickeneth the Soul unto its Spiritual work and duty. 2. As to our sense of it. The Grace of God being as I have before said, nothing Else but the Love of God freely shining upon us, with respect to our several Circumstances, and diversified Wants; vvg n1 av-x vvz p-acp vvg cc vvg n1. np1 av-x vvz p-acp d n1 po21 n2 vbr vvn, p-acp pns31 vvz, vvb av-dx av-dc. dt n1 pp-f n1 av-x vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz av vvn p-acp d n2 pp-f d n1 r-crq vvz, cc vvz dt n1 p-acp po31 j n1 cc n1. crd p-acp p-acp po12 n1 pp-f pn31. dt n1 pp-f np1 vbg c-acp pns11 vhb a-acp vvn, pix av cc-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 av-j vvg p-acp pno12, p-acp n1 p-acp po12 j n2, cc vvd n2; (13) sermon (DIV2) 151 Page 85
858 the Soul is prone from the want of a supply as to one thing to suspect its want of all. the Soul is prove from the want of a supply as to one thing to suspect its want of all. dt n1 vbz j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 c-acp p-acp crd n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 pp-f d. (13) sermon (DIV2) 151 Page 85
859 Hence it is that it suspecteth the want of the love of God in the whole, from its sense of the want of it in part. Hence it is that it suspects the want of the love of God in the Whole, from its sense of the want of it in part. av pn31 vbz d pn31 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt j-jn, p-acp po31 n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 151 Page 85
860 Indeed this oft-times is the error of a Soul that is truly gracious, from its not distinguishing betwixt those things that are necessary to Eternal life and Salvation, and those influences that are meerly accommodating, and tending to the better being of the spiritual life, the dispensations of which are not meerly directed from the divine love, but from the divine wisdom, and sometimes are with-held from the wisdom of God, by which he directeth his own motions to their ends. Indeed this ofttimes is the error of a Soul that is truly gracious, from its not distinguishing betwixt those things that Are necessary to Eternal life and Salvation, and those influences that Are merely accommodating, and tending to the better being of the spiritual life, the dispensations of which Are not merely directed from the divine love, but from the divine Wisdom, and sometime Are withheld from the Wisdom of God, by which he directeth his own motions to their ends. np1 d av vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vbz av-j j, p-acp pn31|vbz xx vvg p-acp d n2 cst vbr j p-acp j n1 cc n1, cc d n2 cst vbr av-j vvg, cc vvg p-acp dt jc vbg pp-f dt j n1, dt n2 pp-f r-crq vbr xx av-j vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1, p-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1, cc av vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz po31 d n2 p-acp po32 n2. (13) sermon (DIV2) 151 Page 85
861 Hence as Gideon, when the Angel came to him, and said, The Lord is with thee, O thou mighty man of valour, replyed. Hence as gideon, when the Angel Come to him, and said, The Lord is with thee, Oh thou mighty man of valour, replied. av c-acp np1, c-crq dt n1 vvd p-acp pno31, cc vvd, dt n1 vbz p-acp pno21, uh pns21 j n1 pp-f n1, vvd. (13) sermon (DIV2) 151 Page 85
862 If the Lord be with us, why am I thus? So the Soul thirsting after the love of God, If the Lord be with us, why am I thus? So the Soul thirsting After the love of God, cs dt n1 vbb p-acp pno12, q-crq vbm pns11 av? av dt n1 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 151 Page 85
863 if any go about to persuade it, under its sadness, and dejections under the sense of its weakness as to spiritual duties, if any go about to persuade it, under its sadness, and dejections under the sense of its weakness as to spiritual duties, cs d vvb a-acp pc-acp vvi pn31, p-acp po31 n1, cc n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 c-acp p-acp j n2, (13) sermon (DIV2) 151 Page 85
864 or dulness, and heaviness in the performance of them, that yet the love of God is toward it, it hath a truth of Grace, it cries out, If God loved me, why am I thus? I am weak, or dullness, and heaviness in the performance of them, that yet the love of God is towards it, it hath a truth of Grace, it cries out, If God loved me, why am I thus? I am weak, cc n1, cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32, cst av dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz p-acp pn31, pn31 vhz dt n1 pp-f n1, pn31 vvz av, cs np1 vvd pno11, q-crq vbm pns11 av? pns11 vbm j, (13) sermon (DIV2) 151 Page 85
865 why am I not strengthened, or my Soul is dull, and dead, and heavy, why am I not quickned? Or I am sad, why am I not strengthened, or my Soul is dull, and dead, and heavy, why am I not quickened? Or I am sad, q-crq vbm pns11 xx vvn, cc po11 n1 vbz j, cc j, cc j, q-crq vbm pns11 xx vvn? cc pns11 vbm j, (13) sermon (DIV2) 151 Page 85
866 and dejected, if God loved me, why am I not comforted? The Soul of a believer is apt to conceive, that because Love is one in God, and dejected, if God loved me, why am I not comforted? The Soul of a believer is apt to conceive, that Because Love is one in God, cc vvn, cs np1 vvd pno11, q-crq vbm pns11 xx vvn? dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi, cst c-acp vvb vbz pi p-acp np1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 151 Page 85
867 therefore it 〈 … 〉 be a sharer in his love, while it wants any one aspect of it, 〈 ◊ 〉 might suite its spiritual wants. Therefore it 〈 … 〉 be a sharer in his love, while it Wants any one aspect of it, 〈 ◊ 〉 might suit its spiritual Wants. av pn31 〈 … 〉 vbi dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, cs pn31 vvz d crd n1 pp-f pn31, 〈 sy 〉 vmd n1 po31 j n2. (13) sermon (DIV2) 151 Page 85
868 Another reason may be, the possibility which the Soul, apprehends of obtaining all grace. another reason may be, the possibility which the Soul, apprehends of obtaining all grace. j-jn n1 vmb vbi, dt n1 r-crq dt n1, vvz pp-f vvg d n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 152 Page 85
887 This notion may (as the other which I have handled) shew you 〈 ◊ 〉 difference betwixt the desires of the Hypocrite, This notion may (as the other which I have handled) show you 〈 ◊ 〉 difference betwixt the Desires of the Hypocrite, d n1 vmb (c-acp dt n-jn r-crq pns11 vhb vvn) vvi pn22 〈 sy 〉 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 153 Page 86
869 Let a thing appear to us never so, beautiful, never so useful, yet if we lye under an apprehension of its impossibility to obtain it, this moderateth its desires after if; nay extinguisheth them; Let a thing appear to us never so, beautiful, never so useful, yet if we lie under an apprehension of its impossibility to obtain it, this moderateth its Desires After if; nay extinguisheth them; vvb dt n1 vvi p-acp pno12 av av, j, av-x av j, av cs pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 pc-acp vvi pn31, d vvz po31 n2 c-acp cs; uh vvz pno32; (13) sermon (DIV2) 152 Page 86
870 for our Reason forbids our Wills to move after things which we apprehend not possible to be obtained: for our Reason forbids our Wills to move After things which we apprehend not possible to be obtained: p-acp po12 n1 vvz po12 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp n2 r-crq pns12 vvb xx j pc-acp vbi vvn: (13) sermon (DIV2) 152 Page 86
871 But such is the goodness of God towards us, that there is no dispensation of his love, But such is the Goodness of God towards us, that there is no Dispensation of his love, cc-acp d vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12, cst pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f po31 n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 152 Page 86
872 but he hath somewhere or other promised and revealed to us as possible to be obtained by us. but he hath somewhere or other promised and revealed to us as possible to be obtained by us. cc-acp pns31 vhz av cc n-jn vvn cc vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno12. (13) sermon (DIV2) 152 Page 86
873 Now good apprehended possible to be obtained by us, is the proper object of the desires of our Souls, we are told, that it hath pleased the father, that in Christ all fulness should dwell, Now good apprehended possible to be obtained by us, is the proper Object of the Desires of our Souls, we Are told, that it hath pleased the father, that in christ all fullness should dwell, av j vvn j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno12, vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f po12 n2, pns12 vbr vvn, cst pn31 vhz vvn dt n1, cst p-acp np1 d n1 vmd vvi, (13) sermon (DIV2) 152 Page 86
874 And that the fulness of the God-Head dwelt in him bodily, 1 Col. 19. 2 Col. 12. and of his fulness (saith the Evangelist Joh. 1. 16.) We have all received grace for grace. And that the fullness of the God-Head dwelled in him bodily, 1 Col. 19. 2 Col. 12. and of his fullness (Says the Evangelist John 1. 16.) We have all received grace for grace. cc cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd p-acp pno31 j, crd np1 crd crd np1 crd cc pp-f po31 n1 (vvz dt np1 np1 crd crd) pns12 vhb d vvn n1 p-acp n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 152 Page 86
875 To pass by other interpretations of that NONLATINALPHABET some understand, Grace suited to all that Grace which is in Christ. There is no habit of Grace in Christ suited to our human nature and state, To pass by other interpretations of that Some understand, Grace suited to all that Grace which is in christ. There is no habit of Grace in christ suited to our human nature and state, pc-acp vvi p-acp j-jn n2 pp-f d d vvb, vvb vvn p-acp d d vvb r-crq vbz p-acp np1. pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1 vvn p-acp po12 j n1 cc n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 152 Page 86
876 but believers may receive something from him in proportion to it. but believers may receive something from him in proportion to it. cc-acp n2 vmb vvi pi p-acp pno31 p-acp n1 p-acp pn31. (13) sermon (DIV2) 152 Page 86
877 There is no love of God to Christ, which fitteth us, or may fit us in our proportions, but we may receive. There is no love of God to christ, which fits us, or may fit us in our proportions, but we may receive. pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1, r-crq vvz pno12, cc vmb vvi pno12 p-acp po12 n2, cc-acp pns12 vmb vvi. (13) sermon (DIV2) 152 Page 86
878 Nay there is no love of God which floweth from the fulness of the Divine Nature, of which we are capable, Nay there is no love of God which flows from the fullness of the Divine Nature, of which we Are capable, uh a-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, pp-f r-crq pns12 vbr j, (13) sermon (DIV2) 152 Page 86
879 but the believer may receive. For saith the Apostle, the Fulness of the God-Head dwelt in him NONLATINALPHABET bodily. In him as our mediator, that he might communicate to those that are the members of his body, but the believer may receive. For Says the Apostle, the Fullness of the God-Head dwelled in him bodily. In him as our Mediator, that he might communicate to those that Are the members of his body, cc-acp dt n1 vmb vvi. p-acp vvz dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd p-acp pno31 j. p-acp pno31 p-acp po12 n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi p-acp d cst vbr dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 152 Page 86
880 and that I take to be the properest sense of those words, Of his fulness, that is, of the fulness of the God-Head, which dwelt in him as Mediator, and that I take to be the properest sense of those words, Of his fullness, that is, of the fullness of the God-Head, which dwelled in him as Mediator, cc cst pns11 vvb pc-acp vbi dt js n1 pp-f d n2, pp-f po31 n1, cst vbz, pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vvd p-acp pno31 p-acp n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 152 Page 86
881 and dwelt in him, so as that he could communicate it to those that believed in him. and dwelled in him, so as that he could communicate it to those that believed in him. cc vvd p-acp pno31, av c-acp cst pns31 vmd vvi pn31 p-acp d cst vvd p-acp pno31. (13) sermon (DIV2) 152 Page 86
882 Hence he tells us, that all power was given unto him both in Heaven and Earth, Hence he tells us, that all power was given unto him both in Heaven and Earth, av pns31 vvz pno12, cst d n1 vbds vvn p-acp pno31 d p-acp n1 cc n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 152 Page 86
883 and that the Son of Man had power upon Earth to forgive Sins, and that God had given unto him Eternal life, that he might give it to whomsoever he pleased, and that the Son of Man had power upon Earth to forgive Sins, and that God had given unto him Eternal life, that he might give it to whomsoever he pleased, cc cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vhd n1 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi n2, cc d np1 vhd vvn p-acp pno31 j n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi pn31 p-acp ro-crq pns31 vvd, (13) sermon (DIV2) 152 Page 86
884 so as the Soul apprehends all grace, not only beautiful and lovely, but also as possible to be obtained by it from Christ, so as the Soul apprehends all grace, not only beautiful and lovely, but also as possible to be obtained by it from christ, av c-acp dt n1 vvz d n1, xx av-j j cc j, p-acp av c-acp j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pn31 p-acp np1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 152 Page 86
885 and having such apprehensions of it conjoined with its before-mentioned apprehensions of the beauty and excellency of it, and having such apprehensions of it conjoined with its beforementioned apprehensions of the beauty and excellency of it, cc vhg d n2 pp-f pn31 vvn p-acp po31 j n2 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31, (13) sermon (DIV2) 152 Page 86
886 and the usefulness of it, with respect to the various; and renewing wants of the Soul, it must necessarily desire it. and the usefulness of it, with respect to the various; and renewing Wants of the Soul, it must necessarily desire it. cc dt n1 pp-f pn31, p-acp n1 p-acp dt j; cc vvg n2 pp-f dt n1, pn31 vmb av-j vvi pn31. (13) sermon (DIV2) 152 Page 86
891 Or 2. in the Comfortable manifestations of it. 3. Or (at furthest) in some particular dispensations of it. Or 2. in the Comfortable manifestations of it. 3. Or (At furthest) in Some particular dispensations of it. cc crd p-acp dt j n2 pp-f pn31. crd cc (p-acp js) p-acp d j n2 pp-f pn31. (13) sermon (DIV2) 153 Page 86
892 The common gifts and graces of the Spirit of God, may be desired by those in whom the love of God doth not dwell. The Common Gifts and graces of the Spirit of God, may be desired by those in whom the love of God does not dwell. dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, vmb vbi vvn p-acp d p-acp ro-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vdz xx vvi. (13) sermon (DIV2) 154 Page 87
893 By common gifts, I mean knowledge, utterance, an ability to pray, to discourse of the things of God, &c. And the reason is, By Common Gifts, I mean knowledge, utterance, an ability to pray, to discourse of the things of God, etc. And the reason is, p-acp j n2, pns11 vvb n1, n1, dt n1 pc-acp vvi, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, av cc dt n1 vbz, (13) sermon (DIV2) 154 Page 87
894 because these may serve a double end, which an Hypocrite may have. 1. His honour, and credit, and reputation in the world. Because these may serve a double end, which an Hypocrite may have. 1. His honour, and credit, and reputation in the world. c-acp d vmb vvi dt j-jn n1, r-crq dt n1 vmb vhi. crd po31 n1, cc n1, cc n1 p-acp dt n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 154 Page 87
895 Common gifts and graces may give Men and Women a great name in the Church of God, Common Gifts and graces may give Men and Women a great name in the Church of God, j n2 cc n2 vmb vvi n2 cc n2 dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 154 Page 87
896 though they will give a Man no place in the Kingdom of God. though they will give a Man no place in the Kingdom of God. cs pns32 vmb vvi dt n1 dx n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 154 Page 87
897 They may (especially as times may go) much serve a man both as to his lust of gain and covetousness, and also as to his lust of Ambition, and seeking after the honour which is from men, They may (especially as times may go) much serve a man both as to his lust of gain and covetousness, and also as to his lust of Ambition, and seeking After the honour which is from men, pns32 vmb (av-j c-acp n2 vmb vvi) d vvb dt n1 av-d c-acp p-acp po31 n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc av c-acp p-acp po31 n1 pp-f n1, cc vvg p-acp dt n1 r-crq vbz p-acp n2, (13) sermon (DIV2) 154 Page 87
898 and serve him to appear as some body in the world, and to make him pass for a great Professor, and serve him to appear as Some body in the world, and to make him pass for a great Professor, cc vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1, cc pc-acp vvi pno31 vvi p-acp dt j n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 154 Page 87
899 and help him to preferments also in the Church, and so serve his Belly. and help him to preferments also in the Church, and so serve his Belly. cc vvb pno31 p-acp n2 av p-acp dt n1, cc av vvi po31 n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 154 Page 87
900 You have an eminent instance of this in Simon Magus, Acts 8. 9. of whom it is said, That he used Sorcery, and bewitched the People of Samaria, giving out himself to be some great one. You have an eminent instance of this in Simon Magus, Acts 8. 9. of whom it is said, That he used Sorcery, and bewitched the People of Samaria, giving out himself to be Some great one. pn22 vhb dt j n1 pp-f d p-acp np1 np1, n2 crd crd pp-f ro-crq pn31 vbz vvn, cst pns31 vvd n1, cc vvd dt n1 pp-f np1, vvg av px31 pc-acp vbi d j pi. (13) sermon (DIV2) 154 Page 87
901 v. 13. He beheld the signs, and miracles that were done; v. 13. He beheld the Signs, and Miracles that were done; n1 crd pns31 vvd dt n2, cc n2 cst vbdr vdn; (13) sermon (DIV2) 154 Page 87
902 this Man, now (to augment his reputation, and probably that he might be in a capacity to get more mony than he had been able to get by his tricks of Hocus Pocus, and diabolical Arts) seeing the Apostles conveying the Holy Ghost to their Disciples, by their laying on of hands, he did not only desire the graces of the Spirit thus far, this Man, now (to augment his reputation, and probably that he might be in a capacity to get more money than he had been able to get by his tricks of Hocus Pocus, and diabolical Arts) seeing the Apostles conveying the Holy Ghost to their Disciples, by their laying on of hands, he did not only desire the graces of the Spirit thus Far, d n1, av (pc-acp vvi po31 n1, cc av-j cst pns31 vmd vbi p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi dc n1 cs pns31 vhd vbn j pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n2 pp-f np1 n1, cc j n2) vvg dt n2 vvg dt j n1 p-acp po32 n2, p-acp po32 vvg p-acp pp-f n2, pns31 vdd xx av-j vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1 av av-j, (13) sermon (DIV2) 154 Page 87
903 but offered them mony, for that power, that upon whomsoever he laid his hands, they also might receive the Holy Ghost. but offered them money, for that power, that upon whomsoever he laid his hands, they also might receive the Holy Ghost. cc-acp vvd pno32 n1, c-acp cst n1, cst p-acp ro-crq pns31 vvd po31 n2, pns32 av vmd vvi dt j n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 154 Page 87
904 There is no doubt but whatsoever may promove the lusts of an Hypocrites heart, may be the object of his desire. There is no doubt but whatsoever may promove the Lustiest of an Hypocrites heart, may be the Object of his desire. pc-acp vbz dx n1 cc-acp r-crq vmb vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n2 n1, vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 154 Page 87
905 Now as a National knowledge of the things of God, or the common practical gifts and graces of the Spirit, may serve a man as to his profit and advantage, Now as a National knowledge of the things of God, or the Common practical Gifts and graces of the Spirit, may serve a man as to his profit and advantage, av c-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, cc dt j j n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, vmb vvi dt n1 c-acp p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 154 Page 87
906 or as to his honour and reputation, so they mightily gratify the lusts of an Hypocrites heart, who doth all to be seen of Men, and whose utmost design is but to glory in appearance, and in the praise of Men. Besides this, they may also serve him very far in the quieting of his natural conscience. Natural light discovering to us that there is a God doth also shew us that there is some homage due to him, or as to his honour and reputation, so they mightily gratify the Lustiest of an Hypocrites heart, who does all to be seen of Men, and whose utmost Design is but to glory in appearance, and in the praise of Men. Beside this, they may also serve him very Far in the quieting of his natural conscience. Natural Light discovering to us that there is a God does also show us that there is Some homage due to him, cc c-acp p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, av pns32 av-j vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n2 n1, r-crq vdz d pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f n2, cc rg-crq j n1 vbz cc-acp pc-acp n1 p-acp n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2. p-acp d, pns32 vmb av vvi pno31 av av-j p-acp dt vvg pp-f po31 j n1. j n1 vvg p-acp pno12 d pc-acp vbz dt np1 vdz av vvi pno12 d pc-acp vbz d n1 j-jn p-acp pno31, (13) sermon (DIV2) 154 Page 87
907 and hence ariseth a natural obligation upon men to be doing something in discharge of this homage, to which these common gifts are subservient. and hence arises a natural obligation upon men to be doing something in discharge of this homage, to which these Common Gifts Are subservient. cc av vvz dt j n1 p-acp n2 pc-acp vbi vdg pi p-acp n1 pp-f d n1, p-acp r-crq d j n2 vbr fw-fr. (13) sermon (DIV2) 154 Page 87
908 The like might be said of moral habits, (which are but common grace) men that are 〈 ◊ 〉 touched with the love of God, The like might be said of moral habits, (which Are but Common grace) men that Are 〈 ◊ 〉 touched with the love of God, dt j vmd vbi vvn pp-f j n2, (r-crq vbr cc-acp j n1) n2 cst vbr 〈 sy 〉 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 154 Page 87
909 or desire to please him, may yet see a beauty, and a profit too, in a moral, just and righteous conversation, or desire to please him, may yet see a beauty, and a profit too, in a moral, just and righteous Conversation, cc vvb pc-acp vvi pno31, vmb av vvi dt n1, cc dt n1 av, p-acp dt n1, j cc j n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 154 Page 87
910 and desire so much grace as may keep him from the scandal, and reproach of the world, and desire so much grace as may keep him from the scandal, and reproach of the world, cc vvb av d n1 c-acp vmb vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 154 Page 88
911 and from the ruining of himself, and Family or Relations. and from the ruining of himself, and Family or Relations. cc p-acp dt vvg pp-f px31, cc n1 cc n2. (13) sermon (DIV2) 154 Page 88
912 Nay Secondly, his desires may extend to the consolatory manifestations of the love of God, the pardon of his sins, and the sense of that pardon; Nay Secondly, his Desires may extend to the consolatory manifestations of the love of God, the pardon of his Sins, and the sense of that pardon; uh ord, po31 n2 vmb vvi p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, cc dt n1 pp-f d n1; (13) sermon (DIV2) 155 Page 88
913 what should hinder? In a time when a Prince is free of his pardons, it is not impossible that some of his Subjects may take out their pardons that it may be, have no great sense or apprehension that they stand in need of them. what should hinder? In a time when a Prince is free of his Pardons, it is not impossible that Some of his Subject's may take out their Pardons that it may be, have no great sense or apprehension that they stand in need of them. r-crq vmd vvi? p-acp dt n1 c-crq dt n1 vbz j pp-f po31 n2, pn31 vbz xx j cst d pp-f po31 n2-jn vmb vvi av po32 n2 cst pn31 vmb vbi, vhb dx j n1 cc n1 cst pns32 vvb p-acp n1 pp-f pno32. (13) sermon (DIV2) 155 Page 88
914 Hypocrites that live within the compass of the Church of God, are often hearing of sin, and the wrath of God due to sin, to Original sin, to Actual Sins, to Sins of Omission and Negligence as well as those of Commission, and Presumption; they also hear daily proclamations of Gods grace, Hypocrites that live within the compass of the Church of God, Are often hearing of since, and the wrath of God due to since, to Original since, to Actual Sins, to Sins of Omission and Negligence as well as those of Commission, and Presumption; they also hear daily Proclamations of God's grace, n2 cst vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, vbr av vvg pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f np1 j-jn p-acp n1, p-acp j-jn n1, p-acp j n2, p-acp n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 c-acp av c-acp d pp-f n1, cc n1; pns32 av vvb j n2 pp-f npg1 n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 155 Page 88
915 and readiness to forgive, what should hinder but that they ex abundanti cautela, tho they be not touched with any great sense of sin, and readiness to forgive, what should hinder but that they ex abundanti cautela, though they be not touched with any great sense of since, cc n1 pc-acp vvi, q-crq vmd vvi cc-acp cst pns32 fw-la fw-la fw-la, cs pns32 vbb xx vvn p-acp d j n1 pp-f n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 155 Page 88
916 tho they have some good opinion of their own Righteousness may yet earnestly desire to know their iniquities are forgiven, though they have Some good opinion of their own Righteousness may yet earnestly desire to know their iniquities Are forgiven, cs pns32 vhb d j n1 pp-f po32 d n1 vmb av av-j vvi pc-acp vvi po32 n2 vbr vvn, (13) sermon (DIV2) 155 Page 88
917 and that the Righteousness of Christ might be imputed to them also, that they may know, that they also shall another day stand righteous before God. and that the Righteousness of christ might be imputed to them also, that they may know, that they also shall Another day stand righteous before God. cc cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp pno32 av, cst pns32 vmb vvi, cst pns32 av vmb j-jn n1 vvb j p-acp np1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 155 Page 88
918 Nor do I see any reason why they may not go one step further, and passionatly desire some strengthning and assisting grace, against some particular lusts. Nor do I see any reason why they may not go one step further, and passionately desire Some strengthening and assisting grace, against Some particular Lustiest. ccx vdb pns11 vvi d n1 c-crq pns32 vmb xx vvi crd n1 av-jc, cc av-j vvb d vvg cc vvg n1, p-acp d j n2. (13) sermon (DIV2) 156 Page 88
919 Some extravagant desires or lusts of the heart of man do not only expose him to the wrath of God in another world, some extravagant Desires or Lustiest of the heart of man do not only expose him to the wrath of God in Another world, d j n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 vdb xx av-j vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp j-jn n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 156 Page 88
920 but to the wrath of God manifested in this life. but to the wrath of God manifested in this life. cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp d n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 156 Page 88
921 Such now as the lusts of the flesh, drunkenness &c. Experience tells us that the pursuit of these ruines mens healths, estates, reputations; Such now as the Lustiest of the Flesh, Drunkenness etc. Experience tells us that the pursuit of these ruins men's healths, estates, reputations; d av c-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, n1 av n1 vvz pno12 d dt n1 pp-f d n2 ng2 n2, n2, n2; (13) sermon (DIV2) 156 Page 88
922 whatsoever is desirable to us in this life and concerning such extravagant motions of our affections and passions, whatsoever is desirable to us in this life and Concerning such extravagant motions of our affections and passion, r-crq vbz j p-acp pno12 p-acp d n1 cc vvg d j n2 pp-f po12 n2 cc n2, (13) sermon (DIV2) 156 Page 88
923 as have these issues which are contrary to the natural desires of life and health, and prosperity in the world; as have these issues which Are contrary to the natural Desires of life and health, and Prosperity in the world; c-acp vhb d n2 r-crq vbr j-jn p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc n1 p-acp dt n1; (13) sermon (DIV2) 156 Page 88
924 I cannot tell any reason but that an hypocrite may sincerly, desire of God strength against them. I cannot tell any reason but that an hypocrite may sincerely, desire of God strength against them. pns11 vmbx vvi d n1 cc-acp cst dt n1 vmb av-j, n1 pp-f np1 n1 p-acp pno32. (13) sermon (DIV2) 156 Page 88
926 In his desire after all grace, not this or that kiss but every kiss of Christs mouth, every manifestation of the love of God to a soul, particularly such manifestations of Gods love, In his desire After all grace, not this or that kiss but every kiss of Christ Mouth, every manifestation of the love of God to a soul, particularly such manifestations of God's love, p-acp po31 n1 p-acp d n1, xx d cc d vvb p-acp d n1 pp-f npg1 n1, d n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, av-j d n2 pp-f npg1 n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 156 Page 88
927 as serve not at all to gratify any desires of the flesh whether respecting gain and profit, as serve not At all to gratify any Desires of the Flesh whither respecting gain and profit, c-acp vvb xx p-acp d pc-acp vvi d n2 pp-f dt n1 cs vvg n1 cc n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 156 Page 88
928 or honour and reputation in the ••rld, but such as serve to make the soul more holy, or honour and reputation in the ••rld, but such as serve to make the soul more holy, cc n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, cc-acp d c-acp vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 av-dc j, (13) sermon (DIV2) 156 Page 88
929 and spiritual, 〈 ◊ 〉 like to God, more compliant with the will of God in all things; and spiritual, 〈 ◊ 〉 like to God, more compliant with the will of God in all things; cc j, 〈 sy 〉 av-j p-acp np1, av-dc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n2; (13) sermon (DIV2) 156 Page 88
930 the hypocrite desires influences of grace, not that he might glorify God but meerly that he might serve a turn. the hypocrite Desires influences of grace, not that he might Glorify God but merely that he might serve a turn. dt n1 vvz n2 pp-f n1, xx cst pns31 vmd vvi np1 cc-acp av-j cst pns31 vmd vvi dt n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 156 Page 88
931 Secondly, This discourse will let us see The great difference betwixt the desires that are found in the child of God after Grace; and those desires which may be found in him after the things of the world. Secondly, This discourse will let us see The great difference betwixt the Desires that Are found in the child of God After Grace; and those Desires which may be found in him After the things of the world. ord, d n1 vmb vvi pno12 vvi dt j n1 p-acp dt n2 cst vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp vvb; cc d n2 r-crq vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 157 Page 89
932 The best of Gods people are compositions of soul and body, as they have a spiritual part which hath its desires and cravings, The best of God's people Are compositions of soul and body, as they have a spiritual part which hath its Desires and cravings, dt js pp-f ng1 n1 vbr n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, c-acp pns32 vhb dt j n1 r-crq vhz po31 n2 cc n2-vvg, (13) sermon (DIV2) 157 Page 89
933 so they have the cravings of the flesh also; so they have the cravings of the Flesh also; av pns32 vhb dt n2-vvg pp-f dt n1 av; (13) sermon (DIV2) 157 Page 89
934 their outward necessities justify in them some desires of the things of this life, but now these desires are limited, If God will be with me saith Jacob, their outward necessities justify in them Some Desires of the things of this life, but now these Desires Are limited, If God will be with me Says Jacob, po32 j n2 vvi p-acp pno32 d n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f d n1, cc-acp av d n2 vbr vvn, cs np1 vmb vbi p-acp pno11 vvz np1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 157 Page 89
935 and will keep me in the way that I go, and will give me bread to eat, and will keep me in the Way that I go, and will give me bred to eat, cc vmb vvi pno11 p-acp dt n1 cst pns11 vvb, cc vmb vvi pno11 n1 pc-acp vvi, (13) sermon (DIV2) 157 Page 89
936 and rayment to put on, so that I come again to my fathers house in peace, and raiment to put on, so that I come again to my Father's house in peace, cc n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp, av cst pns11 vvb av p-acp po11 ng1 n1 p-acp n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 157 Page 89
937 then shall the Lord be my God, Gen. 28. 20, 21. Two things (saith Agur Prov. 30. 7.) have I required of thee, deny me not them before I die. then shall the Lord be my God, Gen. 28. 20, 21. Two things (Says Agur Curae 30. 7.) have I required of thee, deny me not them before I die. av vmb dt n1 vbb po11 np1, np1 crd crd, crd crd n2 (vvz np1 np1 crd crd) vhb pns11 vvn pp-f pno21, vvb pno11 xx pno32 c-acp pns11 vvb. (13) sermon (DIV2) 157 Page 89
938 Remove far from me vanity, and lyes, give me neither poverty nor riches, feed me with food convenient for me. Remove Far from me vanity, and lies, give me neither poverty nor riches, feed me with food convenient for me. vvb av-j p-acp pno11 n1, cc vvz, vvb pno11 dx n1 ccx n2, vvb pno11 p-acp n1 j p-acp pno11. (13) sermon (DIV2) 157 Page 89
939 The child of God is so far from desiring abundance of the world, that he often prayeth against it. The child of God is so Far from desiring abundance of the world, that he often Prayeth against it. dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz av av-j p-acp vvg n1 pp-f dt n1, cst pns31 av vvz p-acp pn31. (13) sermon (DIV2) 157 Page 89
940 He would not be full lest (as Agur expresseth himself v. 9.) he should deny God and say who is the Lord? he would not be wholly empty, lest being poor he should steal and take the name of God in vain. He would not be full lest (as Agur Expresses himself v. 9.) he should deny God and say who is the Lord? he would not be wholly empty, lest being poor he should steal and take the name of God in vain. pns31 vmd xx vbi j cs (c-acp vvb vvz px31 n1 crd) pns31 vmd vvi np1 cc vvb r-crq vbz dt n1? pns31 vmd xx vbi av-jn j, vvd vbg j pns31 vmd vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp j. (13) sermon (DIV2) 157 Page 89
941 As to grace he is like the horseleaches daughters still crying, give, give. But for the world if he hath food convenient for him, he saith to all the world as Esau once to Jacob. I have enough my Brother, I have enough, keep that thou hast unto thy self. As to grace he is like the Horseleeches daughters still crying, give, give. But for the world if he hath food convenient for him, he Says to all the world as Esau once to Jacob. I have enough my Brother, I have enough, keep that thou hast unto thy self. c-acp p-acp n1 pns31 vbz av-j dt n2 n2 av vvg, vvb, vvb. cc-acp p-acp dt n1 cs pns31 vhz n1 j p-acp pno31, pns31 vvz p-acp d dt n1 c-acp np1 a-acp pc-acp np1 pns11 vhb d po11 n1, pns11 vhb av-d, vvb cst pns21 vh2 p-acp po21 n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 157 Page 89
942 No child of God covets all the world. His conversation is as to it without covetousness, if he hath but Bread to eat, No child of God covets all the world. His Conversation is as to it without covetousness, if he hath but Bred to eat, dx n1 pp-f np1 vvz d dt n1. po31 n1 vbz a-acp p-acp pn31 p-acp n1, cs pns31 vhz p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi, (13) sermon (DIV2) 157 Page 89
943 and Rayment to put on, if he can but make a competent provision for his family, and Raiment to put on, if he can but make a competent provision for his family, cc n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp, cs pns31 vmb p-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp po31 n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 157 Page 89
944 and have but something to give to them that want, he blesseth God he hath enough; and have but something to give to them that want, he Blesses God he hath enough; cc vhb p-acp pi pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 cst vvb, pns31 vvz np1 pns31 vhz d; (13) sermon (DIV2) 157 Page 89
945 but as to grace, he may be added as a fifth thing to those four which Solomon Speaks of which never say they have enough. but as to grace, he may be added as a fifth thing to those four which Solomon Speaks of which never say they have enough. cc-acp c-acp p-acp vvb, pns31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt ord n1 p-acp d crd r-crq np1 vvz pp-f r-crq av vvb pns32 vhb av-d. (13) sermon (DIV2) 157 Page 89
946 Nor indeed do I know two worser evidences against any soul, than never to think it hath enough of the world, Nor indeed do I know two Worse evidences against any soul, than never to think it hath enough of the world, ccx av vdb pns11 vvi crd jc n2 p-acp d n1, cs av-x pc-acp vvi pn31 vhz d pp-f dt n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 157 Page 89
947 and yet to be satisfyed with any measures of grace. and yet to be satisfied with any measures of grace. cc av pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n2 pp-f n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 157 Page 89
948 I must confess I have been often troubled to see those whom I should otherwise have judged excellent Christians so fond of the enjoyments of this world, I must confess I have been often troubled to see those whom I should otherwise have judged excellent Christians so found of the enjoyments of this world, pns11 vmb vvi pns11 vhb vbn av vvn pc-acp vvi d r-crq pns11 vmd av vhi vvn j np1 av j pp-f dt n2 pp-f d n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 157 Page 89
949 and so unsatisfyed when the providence of God hath crossed them in those desires and expectations. and so unsatisfied when the providence of God hath crossed them in those Desires and Expectations. cc av j-vvn c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vhz vvn pno32 p-acp d n2 cc n2. (13) sermon (DIV2) 157 Page 89
950 I wish I could see equal pantings in the souls of some who yet would be thought great professors, I wish I could see equal pantings in the Souls of Some who yet would be Thought great professors, pns11 vvb pns11 vmd vvi j-jn n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d r-crq av vmd vbi vvn j n2, (13) sermon (DIV2) 157 Page 89
951 after Christs kisses, as I often see in them after the kisses of the world. After Christ Kisses, as I often see in them After the Kisses of the world. p-acp npg1 n2, c-acp pns11 av vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 157 Page 89
952 But alas that is impossible that nail would drive out the other, Sirs, that is a dreadful text which you have, 1. John 2. 15. Love not the world, neither the things of the world: But alas that is impossible that nail would drive out the other, Sirs, that is a dreadful text which you have, 1. John 2. 15. Love not the world, neither the things of the world: p-acp uh d vbz j cst n1 vmd vvi av dt n-jn, n2, cst vbz dt j n1 r-crq pn22 vhb, crd np1 crd crd vvb xx dt n1, av-dx dt n2 pp-f dt n1: (13) sermon (DIV2) 157 Page 89
953 If any man love the world, the love of the father is not in him. If any man love the world, the love of the father is not in him. cs d n1 vvb dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz xx p-acp pno31. (13) sermon (DIV2) 157 Page 89
954 The world is a thing that may be touched with a Saints hands, and moderately used for his necessities, The world is a thing that may be touched with a Saints hands, and moderately used for his necessities, dt n1 vbz dt n1 cst vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 n2, cc av-j vvn p-acp po31 n2, (13) sermon (DIV2) 157 Page 90
955 but it must not be loved, it must have no place in the Child of Gods Heart. but it must not be loved, it must have no place in the Child of God's Heart. cc-acp pn31 vmb xx vbi vvn, pn31 vmb vhi dx n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 157 Page 90
956 What shall we say then to such Professors, as are much more fond of sensual satisfactions to gratify their sensitive appetite, What shall we say then to such Professors, as Are much more found of sensual satisfactions to gratify their sensitive appetite, q-crq vmb pns12 vvi av p-acp d n2, c-acp vbr av-d av-dc j pp-f j n2 pc-acp vvi po32 j n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 157 Page 90
957 than they are of the Grace of God to mortify that appetite, to sublimate their affections, subjugate their passions, to learn them in all Estates to be content to submit their wills unto the will of God: than they Are of the Grace of God to mortify that appetite, to sublimate their affections, subjugate their passion, to Learn them in all Estates to be content to submit their wills unto the will of God: cs pns32 vbr pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp vvi d n1, p-acp n1 po32 n2, vvi po32 n2, pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp d n2 pc-acp vbi j pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (13) sermon (DIV2) 157 Page 90
958 How dwelleth the love of Christ in such Souls as are more fond of the worlds kisses than of his? How dwells the love of christ in such Souls as Are more found of the world's Kisses than of his? q-crq vvz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n2 c-acp vbr av-dc j pp-f dt ng1 n2 cs pp-f png31? (13) sermon (DIV2) 157 Page 90
959 But I shall shut up this discourse with a word of Exhortation, persuading you to speak after the Spouse in my Text, Let him kiss me with the kisses of his Mouth. But I shall shut up this discourse with a word of Exhortation, persuading you to speak After the Spouse in my Text, Let him kiss me with the Kisses of his Mouth. cc-acp pns11 vmb vvi a-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvg pn22 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp po11 n1, vvb pno31 vvi pno11 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 158 Page 90
960 Cease not till you have brought up your hearts to this frame, that they cannot be satisfied without something of Christs fulness, without some tasts of all the riches of Grace; whatsoever I have given you as the reasons of this truth, may be used by you as arguments in the case. Cease not till you have brought up your hearts to this frame, that they cannot be satisfied without something of Christ fullness, without Some tastes of all the riches of Grace; whatsoever I have given you as the Reasons of this truth, may be used by you as Arguments in the case. vvb xx c-acp pn22 vhb vvn a-acp po22 n2 p-acp d n1, cst pns32 vmbx vbi vvn p-acp pi pp-f npg1 n1, p-acp d vvz pp-f d dt n2 pp-f n1; r-crq pns11 vhb vvn pn22 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1, vmb vbi vvn p-acp pn22 c-acp n2 p-acp dt n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 158 Page 90
961 There's no kiss of Christ, no Beam of Grace, but hath its lightsomness, and glory in it. There's no kiss of christ, no Beam of Grace, but hath its lightsomeness, and glory in it. pc-acp|vbz dx n1 pp-f np1, dx n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp vhz po31 n1, cc n1 p-acp pn31. (13) sermon (DIV2) 158 Page 90
962 No dispensation of Grace but is suited to some eminent want of the Soul, if you discern it not, the fault is in your Eyes, you do not understand the cases of your own Souls so well as you ought to do, it would be no Grace, no Love, No Dispensation of Grace but is suited to Some eminent want of the Soul, if you discern it not, the fault is in your Eyes, you do not understand the cases of your own Souls so well as you ought to do, it would be no Grace, no Love, dx n1 pp-f n1 cc-acp vbz vvn p-acp d j n1 pp-f dt n1, cs pn22 vvb pn31 xx, dt n1 vbz p-acp po22 n2, pn22 vdb xx vvi dt n2 pp-f po22 d n2 av av c-acp pn22 vmd pc-acp vdi, pn31 vmd vbi dx n1, dx n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 158 Page 90
965 if you find not your Souls thirsting after every manifestation of it. There is no influence of Grace, but is possible to be obtained. if you find not your Souls thirsting After every manifestation of it. There is no influence of Grace, but is possible to be obtained. cs pn22 vvb xx po22 n2 vvg p-acp d n1 pp-f pn31. pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp vbz j pc-acp vbi vvn. (13) sermon (DIV2) 158 Page 90
966 There is a fulness of the God-Head in Christ considered as your Mediator, and he is therefore full, that we might drink abundantly of his fulness, There is a fullness of the God-Head in christ considered as your Mediator, and he is Therefore full, that we might drink abundantly of his fullness, pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1 vvd p-acp po22 n1, cc pns31 vbz av j, cst pns12 vmd vvi av-j pp-f po31 n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 158 Page 90
967 but to all these before enlarged upon, I shall add two. It is an evidence of true Grace to be thirsty after all Grace. but to all these before enlarged upon, I shall add two. It is an evidence of true Grace to be thirsty After all Grace. cc-acp p-acp d d a-acp vvn p-acp, pns11 vmb vvi crd. pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1 pc-acp vbi j p-acp d n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 158 Page 90
968 That Soul loveth not Christ truly that doth not desire that he should love it fully. That Soul loves not christ truly that does not desire that he should love it Fully. cst n1 vvz xx np1 av-j d vdz xx vvi cst pns31 vmd vvi pn31 av-j. (13) sermon (DIV2) 159 Page 90
969 True love is satisfied with nothing less than all of the Beloved, and renders the Soul jealous presently, True love is satisfied with nothing less than all of the beloved, and renders the Soul jealous presently, j n1 vbz vvn p-acp pix av-dc cs d pp-f dt j-vvn, cc vvz dt n1 j av-j, (13) sermon (DIV2) 159 Page 90
970 if it wants but one good look bestowed upon another. Secondly, The more thou hast of Grace, the more thou wilt doubtless have of Glory. if it Wants but one good look bestowed upon Another. Secondly, The more thou hast of Grace, the more thou wilt doubtless have of Glory. cs pn31 vvz p-acp crd j n1 vvn p-acp j-jn. ord, dt av-dc pns21 vh2 pp-f n1, dt av-dc pns21 vm2 av-j vhi pp-f n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 159 Page 90
971 I know some question whether there shall be any degrees of glory, for my own part I see little reason to question it; I know Some question whither there shall be any Degrees of glory, for my own part I see little reason to question it; pns11 vvb d n1 cs pc-acp vmb vbi d n2 pp-f n1, p-acp po11 d n1 pns11 vvb j n1 pc-acp vvi pn31; (13) sermon (DIV2) 160 Page 90
972 doubtless those that lie most in Christs Bosom here, shall sit nearest him upon his Throne hereafter. doubtless those that lie most in Christ Bosom Here, shall fit nearest him upon his Throne hereafter. av-j d cst vvb av-ds p-acp npg1 n1 av, vmb vvi av-j pno31 p-acp po31 n1 av. (13) sermon (DIV2) 160 Page 90
973 I shall shut up my discourse with four or five directions in this case. I shall shut up my discourse with four or five directions in this case. pns11 vmb vvi a-acp po11 n1 p-acp crd cc crd n2 p-acp d n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 160 Page 90
974 First, Labour to understand the various emanations of special, and distinguishing Grace, how many ways the Sun of Righteousness may shine upon Souls with healing in his Wings. First, Labour to understand the various emanations of special, and distinguishing Grace, how many ways the Sun of Righteousness may shine upon Souls with healing in his Wings. ord, vvb pc-acp vvi dt j n2 pp-f j, cc j-vvg n1, c-crq d n2 dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi p-acp n2 p-acp vvg p-acp po31 n2. (13) sermon (DIV2) 161 Page 91
975 I am afraid many talk of Grace, special distinguishing Grace, who do not understand it as they ought to do. I am afraid many talk of Grace, special distinguishing Grace, who do not understand it as they ought to do. pns11 vbm j d n1 pp-f n1, j j-vvg n1, r-crq vdb xx vvi pn31 c-acp pns32 vmd pc-acp vdi. (13) sermon (DIV2) 161 Page 91
976 Study to understand Christs saving looks upon Souls, and to distinguish them from other looks, which have no such saving vertue, and evidence in them. Study to understand Christ Saving looks upon Souls, and to distinguish them from other looks, which have no such Saving virtue, and evidence in them. n1 pc-acp vvi npg1 vvg n2 p-acp n2, cc pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp j-jn n2, r-crq vhb dx d j-vvg n1, cc n1 p-acp pno32. (13) sermon (DIV2) 161 Page 91
977 Christs saving looks upon Souls, are either such as evidence pardon of Sin, or contribute to the change of the heart in first or further degrees of holiness: Christ Saving looks upon Souls, Are either such as evidence pardon of since, or contribute to the change of the heart in First or further Degrees of holiness: npg1 vvg n2 p-acp n2, vbr d d c-acp n1 n1 pp-f n1, cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp ord cc jc n2 pp-f n1: (13) sermon (DIV2) 161 Page 91
978 Or comforting us with the view of our own sincerity, take a right notion of Christs kisses. Or comforting us with the view of our own sincerity, take a right notion of Christ Kisses. cc vvg pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 d n1, vvb dt j-jn n1 pp-f npg1 n2. (13) sermon (DIV2) 161 Page 91
979 Be sure in thy desires of further Grace thou forgettest not to be thankful for what thou hast, the least token of love for good to thy Soul is more worth than the world, ther's nothing little in Grace. Be sure in thy Desires of further Grace thou forgettest not to be thankful for what thou hast, the least token of love for good to thy Soul is more worth than the world, ther's nothing little in Grace. vbb j p-acp po21 n2 pp-f jc n1 pns21 vv2 xx pc-acp vbi j p-acp r-crq pns21 vh2, dt ds n1 pp-f n1 p-acp j p-acp po21 n1 vbz av-dc j cs dt n1, pc-acp|vbz pix j p-acp n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 162 Page 91
980 I before observed to you the passions of some Christians, who are ready to overlook all that God hath done for their Souls, I before observed to you the passion of Some Christians, who Are ready to overlook all that God hath done for their Souls, pns11 a-acp vvd p-acp pn22 dt n2 pp-f d np1, r-crq vbr j pc-acp vvi d cst np1 vhz vdn p-acp po32 n2, (13) sermon (DIV2) 162 Page 91
981 if they want some particular dispensation of Grace, which their hearts are set upon. Make use of what thou hast. if they want Some particular Dispensation of Grace, which their hearts Are Set upon. Make use of what thou hast. cs pns32 vvb d j n1 pp-f n1, r-crq po32 n2 vbr vvn p-acp. vvb n1 pp-f r-crq pns21 vh2. (13) sermon (DIV2) 162 Page 91
982 To him that hath shall be given. To him that hath shall be given. p-acp pno31 cst vhz vmb vbi vvn. (13) sermon (DIV2) 163 Page 91
983 It is a saying which our Saviour applyeth to the parable of the sower, Mat. 13. 12. Luk. 8. 18. and to the parable of the Talents, Mat. 25. 29. In the two first places the meaning may be: It is a saying which our Saviour Applieth to the parable of the sour, Mathew 13. 12. Luk. 8. 18. and to the parable of the Talents, Mathew 25. 29. In the two First places the meaning may be: pn31 vbz dt n-vvg r-crq po12 n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, np1 crd crd np1 crd crd cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, np1 crd crd p-acp dt crd ord n2 dt n1 vmb vbi: (13) sermon (DIV2) 163 Page 91
984 To him that hath in actual possession, so it may be conceived as a promise of further grace to those who have any thing of the truth of grace, To him that hath in actual possession, so it may be conceived as a promise of further grace to those who have any thing of the truth of grace, p-acp pno31 cst vhz p-acp j n1, av pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f jc n1 p-acp d r-crq vhb d n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 163 Page 91
985 but in the 25. Mat. 29. it is plainly to be understood of such as make use of, but in the 25. Mathew 29. it is plainly to be understood of such as make use of, cc-acp p-acp dt crd np1 crd pn31 vbz av-j pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f d c-acp vvi n1 pp-f, (13) sermon (DIV2) 163 Page 91
986 and improve what they have, for it is spoken with reference to those Servants that had ten Talents, and had gained other ten, and five talents, and had gained other five. and improve what they have, for it is spoken with Referente to those Servants that had ten Talents, and had gained other ten, and five Talents, and had gained other five. cc vvb r-crq pns32 vhb, c-acp pn31 vbz vvn p-acp n1 p-acp d n2 cst vhd crd n2, cc vhd vvn j-jn crd, cc crd n2, cc vhd vvn n-jn crd. (13) sermon (DIV2) 163 Page 91
987 In thy desires of more Grace distinguish betwixt necessary and comfortable influences betwixt manifestations of the Spirit given thee to profit withal, and such as are given thee to make thy life more easy, In thy Desires of more Grace distinguish betwixt necessary and comfortable influences betwixt manifestations of the Spirit given thee to profit withal, and such as Are given thee to make thy life more easy, p-acp po21 n2 pp-f dc n1 vvi p-acp j cc j n2 p-acp n2 pp-f dt n1 vvn pno21 p-acp vvb av, cc d c-acp vbr vvn pno21 p-acp vvb po21 n1 av-dc j, (13) sermon (DIV2) 164 Page 91
988 and cheerful, the first thou mayest beg more absolutely, and be as earnest for them as thou wilt. and cheerful, the First thou Mayest beg more absolutely, and be as earnest for them as thou wilt. cc j, dt ord pns21 vm2 vvi av-dc av-j, cc vbi a-acp j c-acp pno32 c-acp pns21 vm2. (13) sermon (DIV2) 164 Page 91
989 The latter must be asked with more explicite submission to the will of God, they being such as are not only not necessary to thy glorifying of God, under all circumstances, The latter must be asked with more explicit submission to the will of God, they being such as Are not only not necessary to thy glorifying of God, under all Circumstances, dt d vmb vbi vvn p-acp av-dc j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns32 vbg d c-acp vbr xx j xx j p-acp po21 vvg pp-f np1, p-acp d n2, (13) sermon (DIV2) 164 Page 91
990 but not necessary to the eternal Salvation of thy Soul, & such for which the wisdom of God may see more reason under some circumstances to with-hold from thee, but not necessary to the Eternal Salvation of thy Soul, & such for which the Wisdom of God may see more reason under Some Circumstances to withhold from thee, cc-acp xx j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po21 n1, cc d p-acp r-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vvi dc n1 p-acp d n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno21, (13) sermon (DIV2) 164 Page 91
991 and that in order to thy edification and improvement in holiness. As to such influences, though thou oughtest to desire them, and to pray for them, and that in order to thy edification and improvement in holiness. As to such influences, though thou Ought to desire them, and to pray for them, cc cst p-acp n1 p-acp po21 n1 cc n1 p-acp n1. p-acp p-acp d n2, cs pns21 vmd2 pc-acp vvi pno32, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, (13) sermon (DIV2) 164 Page 91
992 yet thou oughtest also to be content to wait for them. David did so: His Eyes failed, while he said; yet thou Ought also to be content to wait for them. David did so: His Eyes failed, while he said; av pns21 vmd2 av pc-acp vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32. np1 vdd av: po31 n2 vvd, cs pns31 vvd; (13) sermon (DIV2) 164 Page 91
993 When wilt thou comfort me? Wait upon God in all his own institutions. When wilt thou Comfort me? Wait upon God in all his own institutions. c-crq vm2 pns21 vvi pno11? vvb p-acp np1 p-acp d po31 d n2. (13) sermon (DIV2) 164 Page 91
994 The Ordinances of God are usually called means of Grace, because they are usually made use of by God, The Ordinances of God Are usually called means of Grace, Because they Are usually made use of by God, dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr av-j vvn n2 pp-f n1, c-acp pns32 vbr av-j vvn n1 pp-f p-acp np1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 165 Page 92
995 as means in, and by which he communicateth his Grace in the several influences of it to our Souls. as means in, and by which he Communicateth his Grace in the several influences of it to our Souls. c-acp n2 p-acp, cc p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz po31 n1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f pn31 p-acp po12 n2. (13) sermon (DIV2) 165 Page 92
996 These Ordinances are the Word, Sacrament, and Prayer. The first Grace is usually dispensed to us upon reading, These Ordinances Are the Word, Sacrament, and Prayer. The First Grace is usually dispensed to us upon reading, np1 n2 vbr dt n1, n1, cc n1. dt ord n1 vbz av-j vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp vvg, (13) sermon (DIV2) 165 Page 92
997 or hearing the Word of God, and so is further Grace also. or hearing the Word of God, and so is further Grace also. cc vvg dt n1 pp-f np1, cc av vbz jc n1 av. (13) sermon (DIV2) 165 Page 92
998 Therefore the Apostle Peter commands us to desire the sincere Milk of the Word, that we may grow thereby. Therefore the Apostle Peter commands us to desire the sincere Milk of the Word, that we may grow thereby. av dt n1 np1 vvz pno12 p-acp vvb dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, cst pns12 vmb vvi av. (13) sermon (DIV2) 165 Page 92
999 I had (saith David) perished in my affliction, if thy Word had not been my delight. I had (Says David) perished in my affliction, if thy Word had not been my delight. pns11 vhd (vvz np1) vvd p-acp po11 n1, cs po21 n1 vhd xx vbn po11 n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 165 Page 92
1000 The Law of the Lord (saith David) is perfect, converting the Soul, the Testimony of the Lor d is sure, making wise the simple, the Statutes of the Lord are right, rejoycing the heart, the Commandment of the Lord is pure inlightning the Eyes, Psal. 19. 6. 7. Christs love is a thing different from the Word, The Law of the Lord (Says David) is perfect, converting the Soul, the Testimony of the Lord worser is sure, making wise the simple, the Statutes of the Lord Are right, rejoicing the heart, the Commandment of the Lord is pure enlightening the Eyes, Psalm 19. 6. 7. Christ love is a thing different from the Word, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 (vvz np1) vbz j, vvg dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 sy vbz j, vvg j dt j, dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr j-jn, vvg dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz j n1 dt n2, np1 crd crd crd npg1 n1 vbz dt n1 j p-acp dt n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 165 Page 92
1001 but it is shewen to the Soul in the use of the Word. but it is shown to the Soul in the use of the Word. cc-acp pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 165 Page 92
13045 THE Blessed Lover in this song goes on yet in the commendation of his Spouse. THE Blessed Lover in this song Goes on yet in the commendation of his Spouse. dt j-vvn n1 p-acp d n1 vvz a-acp av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1588 Page 715
1002 Infinite instances might be given you of Christs kissing Souls, (manifesting his special love to Souls, is it which I mean by it) in the reading, Infinite instances might be given you of Christ kissing Souls, (manifesting his special love to Souls, is it which I mean by it) in the reading, j n2 vmd vbi vvn pn22 pp-f npg1 vvg n2, (vvg po31 j n1 p-acp n2, vbz pn31 r-crq pns11 vvb p-acp pn31) p-acp dt n-vvg, (13) sermon (DIV2) 165 Page 92
1003 and especially in the hearing of the Word; and especially in the hearing of the Word; cc av-j p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1; (13) sermon (DIV2) 165 Page 92
1004 there it is, that is, in the use of that, that he usually speaks to the hearts of Men and Women, there it is, that is, in the use of that, that he usually speaks to the hearts of Men and Women, a-acp pn31 vbz, cst vbz, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d, cst pns31 av-j vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 cc n2, (13) sermon (DIV2) 165 Page 92
1005 hence the Apostle tells us, that the holy Scriptures are able to make the Man of God wise to Salvation, hence the Apostle tells us, that the holy Scriptures Are able to make the Man of God wise to Salvation, av dt n1 vvz pno12, cst dt j n2 vbr j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 j p-acp n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 165 Page 92
1006 and are profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instructions in righteousness: and Are profitable for Doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instructions in righteousness: cc vbr j p-acp n1, p-acp n1, p-acp n1, c-acp n2 p-acp n1: (13) sermon (DIV2) 165 Page 92
1007 Yea, and for patience and comfort too, Rom. 15. 4. For whatsoever things were written before, were written for our learning, that we through patience, Yea, and for patience and Comfort too, Rom. 15. 4. For whatsoever things were written before, were written for our learning, that we through patience, uh, cc p-acp n1 cc n1 av, np1 crd crd p-acp r-crq n2 vbdr vvn a-acp, vbdr vvn p-acp po12 n1, cst pns12 p-acp n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 165 Page 92
1008 and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope. and Comfort of the Scriptures might have hope. cc n1 pp-f dt n2 vmd vhi n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 165 Page 92
1009 The Sacrament that is another mean, the Sacramental believing, eating of the Bread and Wine, is an eating of the flesh, and a drinking of the Blood of Christ, a feeding upon all Christs fulness as Mediator. The Sacrament that is Another mean, the Sacramental believing, eating of the Bred and Wine, is an eating of the Flesh, and a drinking of the Blood of christ, a feeding upon all Christ fullness as Mediator. dt n1 cst vbz j-jn n1, dt j vvg, vvg pp-f dt n1 cc n1, vbz dt vvg pp-f dt n1, cc dt vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, dt vvg p-acp d npg1 n1 p-acp n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 165 Page 92
1010 Prayer is a mean of all Grace, whatsoever God hath promised in a way of Grace, is all promised upon this condition, That he will for it be inquired of by his People. Prayer is a mean of all Grace, whatsoever God hath promised in a Way of Grace, is all promised upon this condition, That he will for it be inquired of by his People. n1 vbz dt j pp-f d n1, r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vbz d vvn p-acp d n1, cst pns31 vmb p-acp pn31 vbb vvn pp-f p-acp po31 n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 165 Page 92
1011 Walk humbly and uprightly before God. Walk humbly and uprightly before God. vvb av-j cc av-j p-acp np1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 166 Page 92
1012 The humble he will teach, (saith the Psalmist, Psal. 25.) and to the humble he will give more Grace, Ja. 4. 6. 1 Pet. 5. 5. he dwelleth with those that are of a contrite and humble Spirit, to revive the Spirits of the humble, The humble he will teach, (Says the Psalmist, Psalm 25.) and to the humble he will give more Grace, Ja. 4. 6. 1 Pet. 5. 5. he dwells with those that Are of a contrite and humble Spirit, to revive the Spirits of the humble, dt j pns31 vmb vvi, (vvz dt n1, np1 crd) cc p-acp dt j pns31 vmb vvi dc n1, np1 crd crd crd np1 crd crd pns31 vvz p-acp d cst vbr pp-f dt j cc j n1, pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt j, (13) sermon (DIV2) 166 Page 92
1013 and the hearts of those that are contrite, and for the upright he hath told us, that he will with-hold from them no good thing. and the hearts of those that Are contrite, and for the upright he hath told us, that he will withhold from them no good thing. cc dt n2 pp-f d cst vbr j, cc p-acp dt av-j pns31 vhz vvn pno12, cst pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pno32 dx j n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 166 Page 92
1014 But this is enough to have also spoken to this Proposition. But this is enough to have also spoken to this Proposition. p-acp d vbz av-d pc-acp vhi av vvn p-acp d n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 166 Page 92
1015 There is another term in the petition of the Text. which I shall take notice of, she prayeth not only that her beloved would kiss her, There is Another term in the petition of the Text. which I shall take notice of, she Prayeth not only that her Beloved would kiss her, pc-acp vbz j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt np1 r-crq pns11 vmb vvi n1 pp-f, pns31 vvz xx av-j d po31 vvn vmd vvi pno31, (13) sermon (DIV2) 166 Page 92
1016 and that not with one but many kisses, but she adds of his Mouth. But of that hereafter. and that not with one but many Kisses, but she adds of his Mouth. But of that hereafter. cc cst xx p-acp crd p-acp d n2, p-acp pns31 vvz pp-f po31 n1. cc-acp pp-f cst av. (13) sermon (DIV2) 166 Page 92
1017 Sermon V. Canticles 1. 2. Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth. Sermon V. Canticles 1. 2. Let him kiss me with the Kisses of his Mouth. n1 np1 n2 crd crd vvb pno31 vvi pno11 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 166 Page 93
1018 I Told you in the close of my last diseourse that I should not yet leave this Text, I Told you in the close of my last diseourse that I should not yet leave this Text, pns11 vvd pn22 p-acp dt j pp-f po11 ord n1 cst pns11 vmd xx av vvi d n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 167 Page 93
1019 because of the last words [ — of his Mouth; ] which we must either be allowed as a Pleonasme, and superfluous, Because of the last words [ — of his Mouth; ] which we must either be allowed as a Pleonasm, and superfluous, c-acp pp-f dt ord n2 [ — pp-f po31 n1; ] r-crq pns12 vmb d vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, cc j, (14) sermon (DIV2) 167 Page 93
1020 or to contain in them yet some further spiritual Instruction. The Jews say there is not the least tittle of the Law, upon which great things do not depend; or to contain in them yet Some further spiritual Instruction. The jews say there is not the least tittle of the Law, upon which great things do not depend; cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 av d jc j n1. dt np2 vvb a-acp vbz xx dt ds n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp r-crq j n2 vdb xx vvi; (14) sermon (DIV2) 167 Page 93
1021 nor do I fancy the allowing of more Pleonasms in holy writ, than must necessarily be allowed. nor do I fancy the allowing of more Pleonasms in holy writ, than must necessarily be allowed. ccx vdb pns11 vvi dt vvg pp-f dc n2 p-acp j n1, cs vmb av-j vbi vvn. (14) sermon (DIV2) 167 Page 93
1022 I shall therefore take notice of what Origen and Beza, and divers others have before me noted from the addition of these words; I shall Therefore take notice of what Origen and Beza, and diverse Others have before me noted from the addition of these words; pns11 vmb av vvi n1 pp-f r-crq np1 cc np1, cc j n2-jn vhb p-acp pno11 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2; (14) sermon (DIV2) 167 Page 93
1023 That the believing Soul thirsts after a communion with Christ in his Word. That the believing Soul thirsts After a communion with christ in his Word. cst dt j-vvg n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 167 Page 93
1024 Mr. Ainsworth taking special notice of the term kisses, understands the Doctrine of the Gospel, which is the Word of Reconciliation, as kisses are amoris & reconciliationis symbola, the tokens of love, and reconciliation: Mr. Ainsworth taking special notice of the term Kisses, understands the Doctrine of the Gospel, which is the Word of Reconciliation, as Kisses Are amoris & reconciliationis Symbols, the tokens of love, and reconciliation: n1 np1 vvg j n1 pp-f dt n1 n2, vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp n2 vbr fw-la cc fw-la fw-la, dt n2 pp-f n1, cc n1: (14) sermon (DIV2) 167 Page 93
1025 I am sure the notion is in itself true, whether the sense of this Text or no. I am sure the notion is in itself true, whither the sense of this Text or no. pns11 vbm j dt n1 vbz p-acp px31 j, cs dt n1 pp-f d n1 cc uh-dx. (14) sermon (DIV2) 167 Page 93
1026 The Law worketh Wrath, (faith the Apostle) the Doctrine of the Gospel alone speaks love, and peace, Christs Spouse here (say some interpreters) desires his manifestation in the Flesh, The Law works Wrath, (faith the Apostle) the Doctrine of the Gospel alone speaks love, and peace, Christ Spouse Here (say Some Interpreters) Desires his manifestation in the Flesh, dt n1 vvz n1, (n1 dt n1) dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av-j vvz vvi, cc n1, npg1 n1 av (vvb d n2) vvz po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 167 Page 93
1027 & the publication of the Doctrine of the Gospel, together with the comfortable application of those Doctrines to her conscience. & the publication of the Doctrine of the Gospel, together with the comfortable application of those Doctrines to her conscience. cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n2 p-acp po31 n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 167 Page 93
1028 I am sure there is a truth in that. Let me therefore a little make use of their notion. Take this for the Proposition: I am sure there is a truth in that. Let me Therefore a little make use of their notion. Take this for the Proposition: pns11 vbm j pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp d. vvb pno11 av dt j vvi n1 pp-f po32 n1. vvb d p-acp dt n1: (14) sermon (DIV2) 167 Page 93
1029 Prop. It is of the nature of a believing Soul to thirst after a communion with Christ in his Word, his Gospel especially, Prop. It is of the nature of a believing Soul to thirst After a communion with christ in his Word, his Gospel especially, np1 pn31 vbz pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvg n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1, po31 n1 av-j, (14) sermon (DIV2) 168 Page 93
1030 and the teachings of his Spirit in and by that. and the teachings of his Spirit in and by that. cc dt n2-vvg pp-f po31 n1 p-acp cc p-acp d. (14) sermon (DIV2) 168 Page 93
1031 I here join two of those propositions together, which I distinguished upon the opening of the words. I Here join two of those propositions together, which I distinguished upon the opening of the words. pns11 av vvi crd pp-f d n2 av, r-crq pns11 vvn p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n2. (14) sermon (DIV2) 169 Page 93
1032 She desires the kisses of his Mouth. 2. That he should kiss her with the kisses of his Mouth. She Desires the Kisses of his Mouth. 2. That he should kiss her with the Kisses of his Mouth. pns31 vvz dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. crd cst pns31 vmd vvi pno31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 169 Page 93
1033 This Proposition will offer me an opportunity to discourse to you, the affection of the believing Soul, to the words of Christ, both in the more external, This Proposition will offer me an opportunity to discourse to you, the affection of the believing Soul, to the words of christ, both in the more external, d n1 vmb vvi pno11 dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22, dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvg n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, d p-acp dt av-dc j, (14) sermon (DIV2) 169 Page 94
1034 and more spiritual, and internal teachings and ministrations of it. and more spiritual, and internal teachings and ministrations of it. cc av-dc j, cc j n2-vvg cc n2 pp-f pn31. (14) sermon (DIV2) 169 Page 94
1035 The words of the Gospel are the words of Christ, the kisses of his mouth, whether they be applied, The words of the Gospel Are the words of christ, the Kisses of his Mouth, whither they be applied, dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1, dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, cs pns32 vbb vvn, (14) sermon (DIV2) 170 Page 94
1036 and set home to the particular conscience yea or no. The ministration of the Gospel is in itself exceeding glorious: and Set home to the particular conscience yea or no. The ministration of the Gospel is in itself exceeding glorious: cc vvd av-an p-acp dt j n1 uh cc uh-dx. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz p-acp px31 vvg j: (14) sermon (DIV2) 170 Page 94
1037 Therein (saith the Apostle,) is the Righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith. Therein (Says the Apostle,) is the Righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith. av (vvz dt n1,) vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp n1 p-acp n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 170 Page 94
1038 Rom. 1. 17. Therein in Gods way of Salvation revealed to lost sinners, and by it life and immortality are brought to light. Now this word of God is to be considered; As written for our Instruction. Rom. 1. 17. Therein in God's Way of Salvation revealed to lost Sinners, and by it life and immortality Are brought to Light. Now this word of God is to be considered; As written for our Instruction. np1 crd crd av p-acp ng1 n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp j-vvn n2, cc p-acp pn31 n1 cc n1 vbr vvn p-acp n1. av d n1 pp-f np1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn; c-acp vvn p-acp po12 n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 170 Page 94
1039 For saith the Apostle, Rom. 15. 4. whatsoever things were written before, were written for our learning, that we through patience, For Says the Apostle, Rom. 15. 4. whatsoever things were written before, were written for our learning, that we through patience, p-acp vvz dt n1, np1 crd crd r-crq n2 vbdr vvn a-acp, vbdr vvn p-acp po12 n1, cst pns12 p-acp n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 171 Page 94
1040 and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope. and Comfort of the Scriptures might have hope. cc n1 pp-f dt n2 vmd vhi n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 171 Page 94
1079 Doctrines that reveal Christ and tend to bring the soul to Christ, or direct the soul in walking with him. Doctrines that reveal christ and tend to bring the soul to christ, or Direct the soul in walking with him. n2 cst vvb np1 cc vvb pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp np1, cc vvi dt n1 p-acp vvg p-acp pno31. (14) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 96
1041 As preached. So it is the Ordinance of God for our faith, and therefore called The word of Faith, Sanctification, Consolation and Eternal Salvation, for indeed the supply of all the spiritual wants and necessities of our Souls. As preached. So it is the Ordinance of God for our faith, and Therefore called The word of Faith, Sanctification, Consolation and Eternal Salvation, for indeed the supply of all the spiritual Wants and necessities of our Souls. a-acp vvn. av pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po12 n1, cc av vvd dt n1 pp-f n1, n1, n1 cc j n1, p-acp av dt n1 pp-f d dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f po12 n2. (14) sermon (DIV2) 172 Page 94
1042 Hence there are three ways by which our Souls have a communion with God in his Word: Reading, Hearing, and Meditation. Hence there Are three ways by which our Souls have a communion with God in his Word: Reading, Hearing, and Meditation. av a-acp vbr crd n2 p-acp r-crq po12 n2 vhb dt n1 p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1: vvg, vvg, cc n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 172 Page 94
1043 Reading is one means by which we come to the knowledg of the will of God in his Word. Reading is one means by which we come to the knowledge of the will of God in his Word. vvg vbz crd n2 p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 173 Page 94
1044 The King of Israel was commanded to read in the Book of Gods Law all the days of his life, that he might learn to keep the Law of his God, and there is a blessing pronounced to him that readeth. Indeed he that readeth the word as it lyeth before us in our Bibles hath this advantage, that he is sure what is there plain to his understanding, is the undoubted, pure Word of God; The King of Israel was commanded to read in the Book of God's Law all the days of his life, that he might Learn to keep the Law of his God, and there is a blessing pronounced to him that readeth. Indeed he that readeth the word as it lies before us in our Bibles hath this advantage, that he is sure what is there plain to his understanding, is the undoubted, pure Word of God; dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 d dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc pc-acp vbz dt n1 vvn p-acp pno31 cst vvz. av pns31 cst vvz dt n1 c-acp pn31 vvz p-acp pno12 p-acp po12 np1 vhz d n1, cst pns31 vbz j r-crq vbz a-acp j p-acp po31 n1, vbz dt j, j n1 pp-f np1; (14) sermon (DIV2) 173 Page 94
1045 and while a man readeth the Scriptures he is but repeating of Gods Word to his own soul, and while a man readeth the Scriptures he is but repeating of God's Word to his own soul, cc cs dt n1 vvz dt n2 pns31 vbz p-acp vvg pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp po31 d n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 173 Page 94
1046 or hearing God immediately speaking to him. Hearing the word preached is another means of communion with God in his Word. or hearing God immediately speaking to him. Hearing the word preached is Another means of communion with God in his Word. cc vvg np1 av-j vvg p-acp pno31. vvg dt n1 vvn vbz j-jn n2 pp-f n1 p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 173 Page 94
1047 This is an Ordinance of God, and such a one, as he honoureth with being the great means of calling, This is an Ordinance of God, and such a one, as he Honoureth with being the great means of calling, d vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, cc d dt pi, c-acp pns31 vvz p-acp vbg dt j n2 pp-f vvg, (14) sermon (DIV2) 174 Page 94
1048 and saving such as he hath ordained to life: and Saving such as he hath ordained to life: cc vvg d c-acp pns31 vhz vvn p-acp n1: (14) sermon (DIV2) 174 Page 94
1049 So as in that ordinance a soul hath an opportunity to meet God, to draw nigh unto him, to hear him speak unto it. So as in that Ordinance a soul hath an opportunity to meet God, to draw High unto him, to hear him speak unto it. av c-acp p-acp d n1 dt n1 vhz dt n1 p-acp vvb np1, p-acp vvb av-j p-acp pno31, p-acp vvb pno31 vvi p-acp pn31. (14) sermon (DIV2) 174 Page 94
1050 We must take heed that we do not think, that all which we hear out of pulpits is spoken by God; We must take heed that we do not think, that all which we hear out of pulpits is spoken by God; pns12 vmb vvi n1 cst pns12 vdb xx vvi, cst d r-crq pns12 vvb av pp-f n2 vbz vvn p-acp np1; (14) sermon (DIV2) 174 Page 94
1051 God no further speaketh by the Minister, than the Minister keepeth unto his Text, & speaketh according to the Scriptures, either by way of interpretation, or application. And therefore every good Christian, is to search the Scriptures whether what their Preachers deliver be consonant to them. God no further speaks by the Minister, than the Minister Keepeth unto his Text, & speaks according to the Scriptures, either by Way of Interpretation, or application. And Therefore every good Christian, is to search the Scriptures whither what their Preachers deliver be consonant to them. np1 av-dx av-jc vvz p-acp dt n1, cs dt n1 vvz p-acp po31 n1, cc vvz vvg p-acp dt n2, d p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cc n1. cc av d j njp, vbz p-acp vvb dt n2 cs q-crq po32 n2 vvb vbb j p-acp pno32. (14) sermon (DIV2) 174 Page 94
1052 Those noble Bereans mentioned Acts. 17. did so when St. Paul was the Preacher, and are commended for it, The Scriptures are to be judged by no other rule, Those noble Bereans mentioned Acts. 17. did so when Saint Paul was the Preacher, and Are commended for it, The Scriptures Are to be judged by no other Rule, d j njp2 vvd n2 crd vdd av c-crq n1 np1 vbds dt n1, cc vbr vvn p-acp pn31, dt n2 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dx j-jn n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 174 Page 95
1053 but Sermons are to be measured by the holy Scriptures. No man hath communion with God by hearing, but Sermons Are to be measured by the holy Scriptures. No man hath communion with God by hearing, cc-acp n2 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j n2. dx n1 vhz n1 p-acp np1 p-acp vvg, (14) sermon (DIV2) 174 Page 95
1054 further than so far as that is consonant to the will of God which he heareth. further than so Far as that is consonant to the will of God which he hears. av-jc cs av av-j c-acp d vbz j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 r-crq pns31 vvz. (14) sermon (DIV2) 174 Page 95
1055 But admitting the Minister of Christ answereth his name and Office, and faithfully revealeth, and applieth the will of God, But admitting the Minister of christ Answers his name and Office, and faithfully Revealeth, and Applieth the will of God, p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz po31 n1 cc n1, cc av-j vvz, cc vvz dt n1 pp-f np1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 174 Page 95
1056 while we hear we have communion with God; while we hear we have communion with God; cs pns12 vvb pns12 vhb n1 p-acp np1; (14) sermon (DIV2) 174 Page 95
1057 God communicateth his holy will unto us, and we communicate with him by an obedient Ear who hath comanded us to hear that our souls may live. God Communicateth his holy will unto us, and we communicate with him by an obedient Ear who hath commanded us to hear that our Souls may live. np1 vvz po31 j n1 p-acp pno12, cc pns12 vvb p-acp pno31 p-acp dt j n1 r-crq vhz vvn pno12 p-acp vvb cst po12 n2 vmb vvi. (14) sermon (DIV2) 174 Page 95
1058 A third way is by Meditation. This is an act of our inward man standing upon the things which we have read or heard, as necessary to the souls spiritual nourishment, A third Way is by Meditation. This is an act of our inward man standing upon the things which we have read or herd, as necessary to the Souls spiritual nourishment, dt ord n1 vbz p-acp n1. d vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 j n1 vvg p-acp dt n2 r-crq pns12 vhb vvn cc vvn, p-acp j p-acp dt n2 j n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 175 Page 95
1059 as Digestion is to the nourishment of our bodies by what is their proper food; as Digestion is to the nourishment of our bodies by what is their proper food; c-acp n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp r-crq vbz po32 j n1; (14) sermon (DIV2) 175 Page 95
1060 a duty much practised by David Psal. 119. 97, 99. And a good man is described by it. a duty much practised by David Psalm 119. 97, 99. And a good man is described by it. dt n1 av-d vvn p-acp np1 np1 crd crd, crd cc dt j n1 vbz vvn p-acp pn31. (14) sermon (DIV2) 175 Page 95
1061 Psal. 1. 3. He meditateth in the law of the Lord night and day. Psalm 1. 3. He meditateth in the law of the Lord night and day. np1 crd crd pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 n1 cc n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 175 Page 95
1062 By this, the soul doth not only fasten the word of God upon it self but it also dives deeper into the depths of it. By this, the soul does not only fasten the word of God upon it self but it also dives Deeper into the depths of it. p-acp d, dt n1 vdz xx av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pn31 n1 p-acp pn31 av vvz avc-jn p-acp dt n2 pp-f pn31. (14) sermon (DIV2) 175 Page 95
1063 I say this communion with God in his word is very desirable to the spouse of Christ. I added his gospel especially. I say this communion with God in his word is very desirable to the spouse of christ. I added his gospel especially. pns11 vvb d n1 p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1 vbz av j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. pns11 vvd po31 n1 av-j. (14) sermon (DIV2) 175 Page 95
1064 The Word of God in the holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testament is made up of several parts. The Word of God in the holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testament is made up of several parts. dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt j cc j n1 vbz vvn a-acp pp-f j n2. (14) sermon (DIV2) 176 Page 95
1065 There is in it sacred history; There is in it sacred history; pc-acp vbz p-acp pn31 j n1; (14) sermon (DIV2) 177 Page 95
1066 no unuseful part of holy Writ, it being that which more than any other acquainteth us with Gods way of of providence with his people of old. no unuseful part of holy Writ, it being that which more than any other acquainteth us with God's Way of of providence with his people of old. dx j n1 pp-f j vvn, pn31 vbg d r-crq av-dc cs d n-jn vvz pno12 p-acp npg1 n1 pp-f pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1 pp-f j. (14) sermon (DIV2) 177 Page 95
1067 You have in it many Moral Instructions, and Precepts of Christianity and Godliness, an admirable part of Scripture, that which makes the holy Scriptures to be what no other book in the world is, a light to our feet, and lanthorn to our paths. You have in it many Moral Instructions, and Precepts of Christianity and Godliness, an admirable part of Scripture, that which makes the holy Scriptures to be what no other book in the world is, a Light to our feet, and lantern to our paths. pn22 vhb p-acp pn31 d j n2, cc n2 pp-f np1 cc n1, dt j n1 pp-f n1, cst r-crq vvz dt j n2 pc-acp vbi r-crq dx j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1 vbz, dt n1 p-acp po12 n2, cc n1 p-acp po12 n2. (14) sermon (DIV2) 178 Page 95
1068 Shewing us what we are to do, what to decline and avoid but yet these are not properly called Gospel doctrines. Showing us what we Are to do, what to decline and avoid but yet these Are not properly called Gospel doctrines. vvg pno12 r-crq pns12 vbr pc-acp vdi, r-crq pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp av d vbr xx av-j vvn n1 n2. (14) sermon (DIV2) 178 Page 95
1069 You have in it many Prophesies, or predictions of what God intended to do in the world, most of which are fulfilled; You have in it many prophecies, or predictions of what God intended to do in the world, most of which Are fulfilled; pn22 vhb p-acp pn31 d n2, cc n2 pp-f r-crq np1 vvd pc-acp vdi p-acp dt n1, ds pp-f r-crq vbr vvn; (14) sermon (DIV2) 179 Page 95
1070 some we yet live in the expectations of. Some we yet live in the Expectations of. d pns12 av vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f. (14) sermon (DIV2) 179 Page 95
1071 You have also in it many terrible threats, and curses, and many woes denounced against the violaters of the law of God; You have also in it many terrible Treats, and curses, and many woes denounced against the violaters of the law of God; pn22 vhb av p-acp pn31 d j n2, cc n2, cc d n2 vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1; (14) sermon (DIV2) 180 Page 95
1072 these are excellent portions of holy Writ, to keep your souls in awe and make us afraid of sinning against God, these Are excellent portions of holy Writ, to keep your Souls in awe and make us afraid of sinning against God, d vbr j n2 pp-f j vvn, pc-acp vvi po22 n2 p-acp n1 cc vvi pno12 j pp-f vvg p-acp np1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 180 Page 95
1073 but these are not properly Gospel Doctrines but properly belong to the Law which declareth and worketh wrath. but these Are not properly Gospel Doctrines but properly belong to the Law which Declareth and works wrath. cc-acp d vbr xx av-j n1 n2 p-acp av-j vvi p-acp dt n1 r-crq vvz cc vvz n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 180 Page 95
1074 You have also in those sacred books, many declarations of the good will, and love of God to poor lost Sinners declared in, and through Jesus Christ. You have also in those sacred books, many declarations of the good will, and love of God to poor lost Sinners declared in, and through jesus christ. pn22 vhb av p-acp d j n2, d n2 pp-f dt j n1, cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp j j-vvn n2 vvn p-acp, cc p-acp np1 np1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 96
1075 You have an historical part of the Gospel, declaring what Christ hath done, and Suffered for us, a declarative and promissory part, proclaiming Salvation to poor lost creatures, You have an historical part of the Gospel, declaring what christ hath done, and Suffered for us, a declarative and promissory part, proclaiming Salvation to poor lost creatures, pn22 vhb dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, vvg r-crq np1 vhz vdn, cc vvd p-acp pno12, dt n1 cc j n1, vvg n1 p-acp j j-vvn n2, (14) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 96
1076 and promising life and Salvation, and all grace to some poor undone sinners, promises for the conferring, and increase of grace. and promising life and Salvation, and all grace to Some poor undone Sinners, promises for the conferring, and increase of grace. cc j-vvg n1 cc n1, cc d n1 p-acp d j vvn n2, n2 p-acp dt vvg, cc n1 pp-f n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 96
1077 These and such like, I principally understand by Gospel Doctrines. The Doctrine of Gods free grace in the pardoning of sin, These and such like, I principally understand by Gospel Doctrines. The Doctrine of God's free grace in the pardoning of since, np1 cc d av-j, pns11 av-j vvb p-acp n1 n2. dt n1 pp-f npg1 j n1 p-acp dt vvg pp-f n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 96
1080 Now I say tho the believing soul values every line of holy Writ, and hath a reverence for the whole Word of God, Now I say though the believing soul value's every line of holy Writ, and hath a Reverence for the Whole Word of God, av pns11 vvb cs dt j-vvg n1 vvz d n1 pp-f j vvn, cc vhz dt n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 96
1081 and desires a communion with God in reading, and hearing and meditating in every part of his revealed will, and Desires a communion with God in reading, and hearing and meditating in every part of his revealed will, cc vvz dt n1 p-acp np1 p-acp vvg, cc vvg cc vvg p-acp d n1 pp-f po31 vvn n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 96
1082 yet it hath a special thirst after those portions of it which contain these Revelations: yet it hath a special thirst After those portions of it which contain these Revelations: av pn31 vhz dt j n1 p-acp d n2 pp-f pn31 r-crq vvb d n2: (14) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 96
1083 Other parts are sweet but these are sweeter than the Hony and the Hony-comb. No portions of Scripture are like these to the believer. Other parts Are sweet but these Are Sweeten than the Honey and the Honeycomb. No portions of Scripture Are like these to the believer. n-jn n2 vbr j p-acp d vbr jc cs dt n1 cc dt n1. av-dx n2 pp-f n1 vbr av-j d p-acp dt n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 96
1084 Every verse in the book of God is a Star but as Stars differ one from another in glory, Every verse in the book of God is a Star but as Stars differ one from Another in glory, np1 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz dt n1 cc-acp c-acp n2 vvb pi p-acp n-jn p-acp n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 96
1085 so do the Revelations of the will of God in our apprehensionsa, s more suited to our necessities. so do the Revelations of the will of God in our apprehensionsa, s more suited to our necessities. av vdb dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po12 fw-la, zz av-dc vvn p-acp po12 n2. (14) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 96
1086 For the proof of the proposition: For the proof of the proposition: p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (14) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 96
1087 There is so much reason for it, that were it not that it is fit your Faith (for the help of which the Ministry is ordained) should not stand in the wisdom of men but in the power of God, I might for bear the use of any Scripture texts in the case. There is so much reason for it, that were it not that it is fit your Faith (for the help of which the Ministry is ordained) should not stand in the Wisdom of men but in the power of God, I might for bear the use of any Scripture texts in the case. pc-acp vbz av d n1 c-acp pn31, cst vbdr pn31 xx cst pn31 vbz j po22 n1 (c-acp dt n1 pp-f r-crq dt n1 vbz vvn) vmd xx vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns11 vmd p-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d n1 n2 p-acp dt n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 96
1088 The World was many hundred years old before there was any written Word of God, (of which we have any record.) The first that we read of was the Book of the Law which the King of Israel was commanded to have alwayes before him and to read therein all the daies of his life. The World was many hundred Years old before there was any written Word of God, (of which we have any record.) The First that we read of was the Book of the Law which the King of Israel was commanded to have always before him and to read therein all the days of his life. dt n1 vbds d crd n2 j c-acp pc-acp vbds d vvn n1 pp-f np1, (pp-f r-crq pns12 vhb d n1.) dt ord cst pns12 vvb pp-f vbds dt n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds vvn pc-acp vhi av p-acp pno31 cc p-acp vvb av d dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 96
1089 Saul was the first King of Israel; he was a wicked man and regarded not the divine Law. The next was David (the man according to Gods own heart.) See his Affection to the word Superlatively exprest Psal 19. 7, 8, 9, 10. 11. The Law of the Lord is perfect converting the soul, the Testimony of the Lord is sure making wise the simple, the Statutes of the Lord are right rejoicing the heart, the Commandment of the Lord is pure enlightening the Eyes. Saul was the First King of Israel; he was a wicked man and regarded not the divine Law. The next was David (the man according to God's own heart.) See his Affection to the word Superlatively expressed Psalm 19. 7, 8, 9, 10. 11. The Law of the Lord is perfect converting the soul, the Testimony of the Lord is sure making wise the simple, the Statutes of the Lord Are right rejoicing the heart, the Commandment of the Lord is pure enlightening the Eyes. np1 vbds dt ord n1 pp-f np1; pns31 vbds dt j n1 cc vvd xx dt j-jn n1. dt ord vbds np1 (dt n1 vvg p-acp n2 d n1.) vvb po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 av-j vvn np1 crd crd, crd, crd, crd crd dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz j vvg dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz av-j vvg j dt j, dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr av-jn vvg dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz j n1 dt n2. (14) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 96
1090 The Judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether; The Judgments of the Lord Are true and righteous altogether; dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr j cc j av; (14) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 96
1091 more to be desired are they than gold, yea than much fine gold, sweeter also than the hony and the Hony-comb. more to be desired Are they than gold, yea than much fine gold, Sweeten also than the honey and the Honeycomb. n1 pc-acp vbi vvn vbr pns32 av n1, uh cs d j n1, jc av cs dt n1 cc dt n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 96
1092 Psal. 119. 14, 15, 16. I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches, I will meditate in thy precepts and have respect unto thy ways, I will delight my self in thy statutes, v. 97. Oh! how I love thy law, it is my meditation night and day. Read over that excellent Psalm at your leisure, you will find in it a strange variety of expressions setting out David 's value of, Psalm 119. 14, 15, 16. I have rejoiced in the Way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches, I will meditate in thy Precepts and have respect unto thy ways, I will delight my self in thy statutes, v. 97. Oh! how I love thy law, it is my meditation night and day. Read over that excellent Psalm At your leisure, you will find in it a strange variety of expressions setting out David is valve of, np1 crd crd, crd, crd pns11 vhb vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n2, c-acp d c-acp p-acp d n2, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp po21 n2 cc vhb n1 p-acp po21 n2, pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1 p-acp po21 n2, n1 crd uh c-crq pns11 vvb po21 n1, pn31 vbz po11 n1 n1 cc n1. vvn p-acp d j n1 p-acp po22 n1, pn22 vmb vvi p-acp pn31 dt j n1 pp-f n2 vvg av np1 vbz n1 pp-f, (14) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 97
1093 and thirst after the Word of the Lord. I had (saith he in one passage) perished in my affliction, if thy Word had not been my delight. and thirst After the Word of the Lord. I had (Says he in one passage) perished in my affliction, if thy Word had not been my delight. cc vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. pns11 vhd (vvz pns31 p-acp crd n1) vvn p-acp po11 n1, cs po21 n1 vhd xx vbn po11 n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 97
1110 As God said to Paul, Go into the City, and it shall be told thee what thou shouldst do. As God said to Paul, Go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou Shouldst do. p-acp np1 vvd p-acp np1, vvb p-acp dt n1, cc pn31 vmb vbi vvn pno21 r-crq pns21 vmd2 vdi. (14) sermon (DIV2) 182 Page 98
1094 For the Word of God as delivered by Ministers, you shall all along the History of the Scripture observe, you read not of one good King of Judah and Israel, but they were very desircus in all cases of consulting with the Prophets of the Lord; and no doubt but the reading the Law, For the Word of God as Delivered by Ministers, you shall all along the History of the Scripture observe, you read not of one good King of Judah and Israel, but they were very desircus in all cases of consulting with the prophets of the Lord; and no doubt but the reading the Law, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 c-acp vvn p-acp n2, pn22 vmb d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvb, pn22 vvb xx pp-f crd j n1 pp-f np1 cc np1, p-acp pns32 vbdr av fw-la p-acp d n2 pp-f vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1; cc dx n1 p-acp dt vvg dt n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 97
1095 and the Exposition of it in the Sanctuary, was the reason why David, Psal. 42. Psal. 63. and Psal 84 so passionately bewailed his being banished from it. and the Exposition of it in the Sanctuary, was the reason why David, Psalm 42. Psalm 63. and Psalm 84 so passionately bewailed his being banished from it. cc dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp dt n1, vbds dt n1 q-crq np1, np1 crd np1 crd cc np1 crd av av-j vvd po31 n1 vvn p-acp pn31. (14) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 97
1096 In short, look through all the New Testament, you shall find no company of Believers but by some Expressions or other declaring their Zeal for, In short, look through all the New Testament, you shall find no company of Believers but by Some Expressions or other declaring their Zeal for, p-acp j, vvb p-acp d dt j n1, pn22 vmb vvi dx n1 pp-f n2 cc-acp p-acp d n2 cc j-jn vvg po32 n1 p-acp, (14) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 97
1097 and fondness of the Word of God. and fondness of the Word of God. cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 97
1098 And the same Spirit continued in gracious Souls after the times that the Scripture makes mention of. And the same Spirit continued in gracious Souls After the times that the Scripture makes mention of. cc dt d n1 vvd p-acp j n2 p-acp dt n2 cst dt n1 vvz n1 pp-f. (14) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 97
1099 I remember Hierom tells us of a good woman, whom he saith he could never find without a Bible in her hand; aud Mr. Fox in his Martyrology tells us a story of Three Maids (in Lincolnshire, if I remember right) who sold their Estates in a time of Persecution to buy a few Leaves of the Bible. I Remember Hieronymus tells us of a good woman, whom he Says he could never find without a bible in her hand; and Mr. Fox in his Martyrology tells us a story of Three Maids (in Lincolnshire, if I Remember right) who sold their Estates in a time of Persecution to buy a few Leaves of the bible. pns11 vvb np1 vvz pno12 pp-f dt j n1, ro-crq pns31 vvz pns31 vmd av-x vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1; cc n1 n1 p-acp po31 n1 vvz pno12 dt n1 pp-f crd n2 (p-acp np1, cs pns11 vvb av-jn) r-crq vvd po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi dt d n2 pp-f dt n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 97
1100 It were infinite to tell you the instances we have in Ecclesiastical History, of the great thirst after, It were infinite to tell you the instances we have in Ecclesiastical History, of the great thirst After, pn31 vbdr j pc-acp vvi pn22 dt n2 pns12 vhb p-acp j n1, pp-f dt j n1 p-acp, (14) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 97
1101 and delight in the Word of God, which good people have expressed. and delight in the Word of God, which good people have expressed. cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq j n1 vhb vvn. (14) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 97
1102 What need we any further Instance than what the Experience of our own Age do•h afford? How naturally do Souls born again, as new born Babes, desire the sincere Milk of the Word of God? It is true some Hypocrites (especially in times when Religion is in credit and reputation) may lay hold of the Skirts of a Jew, What need we any further Instance than what the Experience of our own Age do•h afford? How naturally do Souls born again, as new born Babes, desire the sincere Milk of the Word of God? It is true Some Hypocrites (especially in times when Religion is in credit and reputation) may lay hold of the Skirts of a Jew, q-crq vvb pns12 d jc n1 cs q-crq dt n1 pp-f po12 d n1 vdz vvi? c-crq av-j vdb n2 vvn av, p-acp j j-vvn n2, vvb dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1? pn31 vbz j d n2 (av-j p-acp n2 c-crq n1 vbz p-acp n1 cc n1) vmb vvi n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt np1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 97
1103 and say, We will go with you: I mean, may shew some fondness of hearing and reading the Word; and say, We will go with you: I mean, may show Some fondness of hearing and reading the Word; cc vvi, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pn22: pns11 vvb, vmb vvi d n1 pp-f vvg cc vvg dt n1; (14) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 97
1104 but no Child of God, no regenerate man, but is indeed thirsty of it. but no Child of God, no regenerate man, but is indeed thirsty of it. cc-acp dx n1 pp-f np1, dx j-vvn n1, cc-acp vbz av j pp-f pn31. (14) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 97
1105 So that as it was said of Paul, as soon as he was converted, Behold he prayeth; so it may be said of every man and woman, let them before have been never so loose, So that as it was said of Paul, as soon as he was converted, Behold he Prayeth; so it may be said of every man and woman, let them before have been never so lose, av d c-acp pn31 vbds vvn pp-f np1, c-acp av c-acp pns31 vbds vvn, vvb pns31 vvz; av pn31 vmb vbi vvn pp-f d n1 cc n1, vvb pno32 c-acp vhb vbn av av j, (14) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 97
1106 and vain, and careless as to reading and hearing the Word; and vain, and careless as to reading and hearing the Word; cc j, cc j c-acp p-acp vvg cc vvg dt n1; (14) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 97
1107 Behold he readeth, or Behold he heareth. Nor indeed is it possible it should be otherwise. Behold he readeth, or Behold he hears. Nor indeed is it possible it should be otherwise. vvb pns31 vvz, cc vvb pns31 vvz. ccx av vbz pn31 j pn31 vmd vbi av. (14) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 97
1108 If we consider first That this is the Will of God concerning every Soul. The Soul is unchanged till it be in some degree willing and obed ent. So as what St. Paul spake more openly, he saith to God though more privately, Lord what wilt thou have me to do? Now this is one of the first things that God calleth such a Soul to do. If we Consider First That this is the Will of God Concerning every Soul. The Soul is unchanged till it be in Some degree willing and obed ent. So as what Saint Paul spoke more openly, he Says to God though more privately, Lord what wilt thou have me to do? Now this is one of the First things that God calls such a Soul to do. cs pns12 vvb ord cst d vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg d n1 dt n1 vbz j c-acp pn31 vbb p-acp d n1 j cc j n1. av p-acp r-crq n1 np1 vvd av-dc av-j, pns31 vvz p-acp np1 a-acp av-dc av-j, n1 q-crq vm2 pns21 vhi pno11 pc-acp vdi? av d vbz pi pp-f dt ord n2 cst np1 vvz d dt n1 pc-acp vdi. (14) sermon (DIV2) 182 Page 97
1109 Hear, (saith God) and your Souls shall live. Hear, (Says God) and your Souls shall live. vvb, (vvz np1) cc po22 n2 vmb vvi. (14) sermon (DIV2) 182 Page 97
1111 So God saith unto the changed Soul, Go to Church, and hear my Word, and go and read in my Word, So God Says unto the changed Soul, Go to Church, and hear my Word, and go and read in my Word, av np1 vvz p-acp dt j-vvn n1, vvb p-acp n1, cc vvb po11 n1, cc vvi cc vvi p-acp po11 n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 182 Page 98
1112 and there it shall be told thee what thou shouldst do. and there it shall be told thee what thou Shouldst do. cc a-acp pn31 vmb vbi vvn pno21 r-crq pns21 vmd2 vdi. (14) sermon (DIV2) 182 Page 98
1113 Augustin tells us a story, that being in a great Agony of Spirit, and not knowing what to do, he heard a voice as out of an inward Room, saying, Tolle & lege, Take up and read. Augustin tells us a story, that being in a great Agony of Spirit, and not knowing what to do, he herd a voice as out of an inward Room, saying, Take & lege, Take up and read. np1 vvz pno12 dt n1, cst vbg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, cc xx vvg r-crq pc-acp vdi, pns31 vvd dt n1 c-acp av pp-f dt j n1, vvg, uh cc fw-la, vvb a-acp cc vvi. (14) sermon (DIV2) 182 Page 98
1114 The Soul in this doth but conform himself to an impression that is made by the Spirit upon his heart, The Soul in this does but conform himself to an impression that is made by the Spirit upon his heart, dt n1 p-acp d vdz p-acp vvi px31 p-acp dt n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 182 Page 98
1115 and is coaevous to the hour of his New Birth; and is coevous to the hour of his New Birth; cc vbz j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1; (14) sermon (DIV2) 182 Page 98
1116 and this you shall see exemplified not in this or that particular Soul, but in every Soul born of God. and this you shall see exemplified not in this or that particular Soul, but in every Soul born of God. cc d pn22 vmb vvi vvn xx p-acp d cc d j n1, cc-acp p-acp d n1 vvn pp-f np1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 182 Page 98
1117 The Infant is not more naturally disposed to suck the breasts of the Mother or Nurse, The Infant is not more naturally disposed to suck the breasts of the Mother or Nurse, dt n1 vbz xx av-dc av-j vvn pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1 cc n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 182 Page 98
1118 than such a Soul is disposed to read, and hear the Word of God from the impression of the holy Spirit of God upon it in the first hour of its Conversion. than such a Soul is disposed to read, and hear the Word of God from the impression of the holy Spirit of God upon it in the First hour of its Conversion. cs d dt n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pn31 p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f po31 n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 182 Page 98
1119 Nor is any thing more reasonable than such an impression, if we consider God's Ordination of his Word as the pabulum animae, the food and nourishment of the new born Soul. 1 Pet. 2. 2. As new born Babes, desire the sincere Milk of the Word, that you may grow thereby. Nor is any thing more reasonable than such an impression, if we Consider God's Ordination of his Word as the pabulum Spirits, the food and nourishment of the new born Soul. 1 Pet. 2. 2. As new born Babes, desire the sincere Milk of the Word, that you may grow thereby. ccx vbz d n1 av-dc j cs d dt n1, cs pns12 vvb npg1 n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt fw-la fw-la, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j j-vvn n1 crd np1 crd crd p-acp j j-vvn n2, vvb dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, cst pn22 vmb vvi av. (14) sermon (DIV2) 183 Page 98
1120 And for this very reason this thirst after, and delight in the Word of God, never goeth out of a sanctified heart; And for this very reason this thirst After, and delight in the Word of God, never Goes out of a sanctified heart; cc p-acp d j n1 d n1 a-acp, cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, av-x vvz av pp-f dt j-vvn n1; (14) sermon (DIV2) 183 Page 98
1121 for the Word is the proper nourishment of the Soul in all states; for the Word is the proper nourishment of the Soul in all states; p-acp dt n1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n2; (14) sermon (DIV2) 183 Page 98
1122 it is not only Milk for Babes, but Meat for stronger ones. By these things men live, saith Hezekiah. The just shall live by Faith, saith the Prophet. The Word is the object of this Faith. it is not only Milk for Babes, but Meat for Stronger ones. By these things men live, Says Hezekiah. The just shall live by Faith, Says the Prophet. The Word is the Object of this Faith. pn31 vbz xx av-j n1 p-acp n2, p-acp n1 p-acp jc pi2. p-acp d n2 n2 vvb, vvz np1. dt j vmb vvi p-acp n1, vvz dt n1. dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f d n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 183 Page 98
1123 You shall observe that the God of Nature hath planted in most sensitive creatures a knowledge of their proper food, and an appetite or desire to it. You shall observe that the God of Nature hath planted in most sensitive creatures a knowledge of their proper food, and an appetite or desire to it. pn22 vmb vvi cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vhz vvn p-acp ds j n2 dt n1 pp-f po32 j n1, cc dt n1 cc n1 p-acp pn31. (14) sermon (DIV2) 183 Page 98
1124 The God of Grace hath given the renewed Soul a knowledge of its proper food too, The God of Grace hath given the renewed Soul a knowledge of its proper food too, dt n1 pp-f n1 vhz vvn dt j-vvn n1 dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1 av, (14) sermon (DIV2) 183 Page 98
1125 and created in it an appetite to it, so as no soul is born again without a knowledge of the Word, and created in it an appetite to it, so as no soul is born again without a knowledge of the Word, cc vvn p-acp pn31 dt n1 p-acp pn31, av c-acp dx n1 vbz vvn av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 183 Page 98
1126 as that by which it is to live, or an appetite to it. Nay, it is not only necessary to uphold the Spiritual Being of the the Soul, as that by which it is to live, or an appetite to it. Nay, it is not only necessary to uphold the Spiritual Being of the the Soul, c-acp cst p-acp r-crq pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi, cc dt n1 p-acp pn31. uh-x, pn31 vbz xx av-j j pc-acp vvi dt j vbg pp-f dt dt n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 183 Page 98
1127 but to all the purposes of its well-being. but to all the Purposes of its well-being. cc-acp p-acp d dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 183 Page 98
1128 Such a Soul findeth the Word an inexhaustible Fountain, a large Store-house, a Shop that hath a Salve for every Sore, a Medicine for every Distemper: Such a Soul finds the Word an inexhaustible Fountain, a large Storehouse, a Shop that hath a Salve for every Soar, a Medicine for every Distemper: d dt n1 vvz dt n1 dt j n1, dt j n1, dt n1 cst vhz dt n1 p-acp d av-j, dt n1 p-acp d n1: (14) sermon (DIV2) 183 Page 98
1129 Hence indeed it is morally impossible that a regenerate Soul should not value the kisses of Christ's mouth: The Breath of Christ is comforting to those that are sad; Hence indeed it is morally impossible that a regenerate Soul should not valve the Kisses of Christ's Mouth: The Breath of christ is comforting to those that Are sad; av av pn31 vbz av-j j cst dt j-vvn n1 vmd xx vvi dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1: dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvg p-acp d cst vbr j; (14) sermon (DIV2) 183 Page 98
1130 strengthening to those that are weak; quickening to those that are dull; an healing to all the Soul's Diseases: strengthening to those that Are weak; quickening to those that Are dull; an healing to all the Soul's Diseases: vvg p-acp d cst vbr j; j-vvg p-acp d cst vbr j; dt n-vvg p-acp d dt ng1 n2: (14) sermon (DIV2) 183 Page 98
1131 and there are infinite Records of the Cures done by it, both in Scripture, and in all Ecclesiastical Story, and in all Experience. and there Are infinite Records of the Cures done by it, both in Scripture, and in all Ecclesiastical Story, and in all Experience. cc pc-acp vbr j n2 pp-f dt n2 vdn p-acp pn31, av-d p-acp n1, cc p-acp d j n1, cc p-acp d n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 183 Page 98
1132 A Christian converted, cannot meet with another, but he or she hath some story to tell them of, some Cure wrought in them by the Word of God. A Christian converted, cannot meet with Another, but he or she hath Some story to tell them of, Some Cure wrought in them by the Word of God. dt njp vvn, vmbx vvi p-acp j-jn, cc-acp pns31 cc pns31 vhz d n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 pp-f, d vvb vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 183 Page 99
1133 I had perished, saith one, in such an affliction, if the Word had not been my delight. I had perished, Says one, in such an affliction, if the Word had not been my delight. pns11 vhd vvn, vvz pi, p-acp d dt n1, cs dt n1 vhd xx vbn po11 n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 183 Page 99
1134 I had perished, saith another, under such a temptation, if such a Promise had not supported me. I had perished, Says Another, under such a temptation, if such a Promise had not supported me. pns11 vhd vvn, vvz j-jn, p-acp d dt n1, cs d dt n1 vhd xx vvn pno11. (14) sermon (DIV2) 183 Page 99
1135 O the infinite Cures which the Word of God Read and Preached hath done upon a numberless number of Souls! O the infinite Cures which the Word of God Read and Preached hath done upon a numberless number of Souls! sy dt j n2 r-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd cc vvn vhz vdn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2! (14) sermon (DIV2) 183 Page 99
1136 Look almost into any Church of God. Look almost into any Church of God. n1 av p-acp d n1 pp-f np1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 183 Page 99
1137 There are many Souls that were dead in trespasses and sins, and by the Word were brought to life; There Are many Souls that were dead in Trespasses and Sins, and by the Word were brought to life; pc-acp vbr d n2 cst vbdr j p-acp n2 cc n2, cc p-acp dt n1 vbdr vvn p-acp n1; (14) sermon (DIV2) 183 Page 99
1138 many Souls that were dropping into the bottomless Pit, whom the Word laid hold upon, and saved from it. many Souls that were dropping into the bottomless Pit, whom the Word laid hold upon, and saved from it. d n2 cst vbdr vvg p-acp dt j n1, ro-crq dt n1 vvd vvi p-acp, cc vvd p-acp pn31. (14) sermon (DIV2) 183 Page 99
1139 Here's a broken heart, that was bound up by some lines of holy Writ. Here's a broken heart, that was bound up by Some lines of holy Writ. av|vbz dt j-vvn n1, cst vbds vvn a-acp p-acp d n2 pp-f j vvn. (14) sermon (DIV2) 183 Page 99
1140 There's a tempted Soul fetcht out of the depths of Satan by a Promise in the Word. There's a tempted Soul fetched out of the depths of Satan by a Promise in the Word. pc-acp|vbz dt j-vvn n1 vvd av pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 183 Page 99
1141 There hangs a poor fearful doubting Soul resolved by it, and brought to a settled state. There hangs a poor fearful doubting Soul resolved by it, and brought to a settled state. pc-acp vvz dt j j vvg n1 vvn p-acp pn31, cc vvd p-acp dt j-vvn n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 183 Page 99
1142 The Regenerate Soul meets with these Stories in all its new company. And The Regenerate Soul meets with these Stories in all its new company. And dt vvn n1 vvz p-acp d n2 p-acp d po31 j n1. cc (14) sermon (DIV2) 183 Page 99
1143 Thirdly, It hath a reason to believe them, because it hath had it self a great Experience of the Virtue of it. Thirdly, It hath a reason to believe them, Because it hath had it self a great Experience of the Virtue of it. ord, pn31 vhz dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno32, c-acp pn31 vhz vhn pn31 n1 dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f pn31. (14) sermon (DIV2) 184 Page 99
1144 The Word (saith such a Soul) it is that which hath saved my Soul from Hell. The Word (Says such a Soul) it is that which hath saved my Soul from Hell. dt n1 (vvz d dt n1) pn31 vbz d r-crq vhz vvn po11 n1 p-acp n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 184 Page 99
1145 My Soul, my poor Soul, was in a full career to the Devil, the Word in such a Sermon, in such a Scripture met me, and turned my face Heavenward; My Soul, my poor Soul, was in a full career to the devil, the Word in such a Sermon, in such a Scripture met me, and turned my face Heavenward; po11 n1, po11 j n1, vbds p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, dt n1 p-acp d dt n1, p-acp d dt n1 vvd pno11, cc vvd po11 n1 av; (14) sermon (DIV2) 184 Page 99
1146 others my companions in sin dropt into the Pit; Others my Sodales in since dropped into the Pit; ng2-jn po11 n2 p-acp n1 vvn p-acp dt n1; (14) sermon (DIV2) 184 Page 99
1147 my foot was upon the brink of perdition, it is God's mercy I was not ingulphed in Eternal Misery. my foot was upon the brink of perdition, it is God's mercy I was not engulfed in Eternal Misery. po11 n1 vbds p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pn31 vbz npg1 n1 pns11 vbds xx j-vvn p-acp j n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 184 Page 99
1148 God shewed me this mercy by his Word; God showed me this mercy by his Word; np1 vvd pno11 d n1 p-acp po31 n1; (14) sermon (DIV2) 184 Page 99
1149 Shall that Word be ever out of the tast of my Soul? Shall not I wait upon God in the Reading and Hearing of it as long as I live? Hath Christ conveyed his Breath, his Life into my Soul, by the kisses of his mouth, Shall that Word be ever out of the taste of my Soul? Shall not I wait upon God in the Reading and Hearing of it as long as I live? Hath christ conveyed his Breath, his Life into my Soul, by the Kisses of his Mouth, vmb d n1 vbb av av pp-f dt n1 pp-f po11 n1? vmb xx pns11 vvi p-acp np1 p-acp dt n-vvg cc vvg pp-f pn31 a-acp av-j c-acp pns11 vvb? vhz np1 vvn po31 n1, po31 n1 p-acp po11 n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 184 Page 99
1150 and shall he not by it convey all things that my immortal Soul stands in need of? Let others that never tasted the good Word of the Lord, to whose Souls the Lord never created the fruit of the lips, peace, peace, undervalue and despise the Word of the Lord, let them undervalue Scriptures, and shall he not by it convey all things that my immortal Soul Stands in need of? Let Others that never tasted the good Word of the Lord, to whose Souls the Lord never created the fruit of the lips, peace, peace, undervalue and despise the Word of the Lord, let them undervalue Scriptures, cc vmb pns31 xx p-acp pn31 vvi d n2 cst po11 j n1 vvz p-acp n1 pp-f? vvb n2-jn cst av-x vvd dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp rg-crq n2 dt n1 av-x vvd dt n1 pp-f dt n2, n1, uh-n, vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvb pno32 vvi n2, (14) sermon (DIV2) 184 Page 99
1152 vain, idle discourses better than lively, Soul-saving Sermons. I have tasted better things, I know otherwise. vain, idle discourses better than lively, Soul-saving Sermons. I have tasted better things, I know otherwise. j, j n2 av-jc cs j, j n2. pns11 vhb vvn jc n2, pns11 vvb av. (14) sermon (DIV2) 184 Page 99
1153 Once more, There appeareth to the renewed Soul, a beauty and excellency in the word of God surpassing all other writings of what ▪ nature soever. Once more, There appears to the renewed Soul, a beauty and excellency in the word of God surpassing all other writings of what ▪ nature soever. a-acp av-dc, pc-acp vvz p-acp dt j-vvn n1, dt n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg d j-jn n2 pp-f r-crq ▪ np1-n av. (14) sermon (DIV2) 185 Page 99
1154 You shall observe in the world two or three sorts of People. 1. Some there are, who indeed hardly deserve the name of rational Creatures, they delight in no fort of knowledge in nothing of any tendency to ennoble the mind of man, but only in sensual things; You shall observe in the world two or three sorts of People. 1. some there Are, who indeed hardly deserve the name of rational Creatures, they delight in no fort of knowledge in nothing of any tendency to ennoble the mind of man, but only in sensual things; pn22 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 crd cc crd n2 pp-f n1. crd d a-acp vbr, r-crq av av vvi dt n1 pp-f j n2, pns32 vvb p-acp dx n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pix pp-f d n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp av-j p-acp j n2; (14) sermon (DIV2) 185 Page 99
1155 hence they almost hate a Book or any thing which may have any tendency to adorn and any way ennoble the mind of man. 2. Others have some delight in knowledge, hence they almost hate a Book or any thing which may have any tendency to adorn and any Way ennoble the mind of man. 2. Others have Some delight in knowledge, av pns32 av vvb dt n1 cc d n1 r-crq vmb vhi d n1 pc-acp vvi cc d n1 vvi dt n1 pp-f n1. crd ng2-jn vhb d n1 p-acp n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 185 Page 100
1156 but it is an airy knowledge of things that are superfluous, and signify nothing as to the use of mans life, a knowledge of things only which please the fancy, tickle the senses, furnish the tongue with discourse for all humors and companies. but it is an airy knowledge of things that Are superfluous, and signify nothing as to the use of men life, a knowledge of things only which please the fancy, tickle the Senses, furnish the tongue with discourse for all humours and companies. cc-acp pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f n2 cst vbr j, cc vvb pix p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f ng1 n1, dt n1 pp-f n2 av-j r-crq vvb dt n1, vvb dt n2, vvb dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp d n2 cc n2. (14) sermon (DIV2) 185 Page 100
1157 Romances and Play Books, any Books of idle discourse, and foolish stories please them, but for the knowledge of such things, Romances and Play Books, any Books of idle discourse, and foolish stories please them, but for the knowledge of such things, n2 cc vvb n2, d n2 pp-f j vvi, cc j n2 vvb pno32, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2, (14) sermon (DIV2) 185 Page 100
1158 as should ennoble their minds, they have no fancy for it nor any Books, or discourses that have any tendency to such an end; as should ennoble their minds, they have no fancy for it nor any Books, or discourses that have any tendency to such an end; c-acp vmd vvi po32 n2, pns32 vhb dx n1 p-acp pn31 cc d n2, cc n2 cst vhb d n1 p-acp d dt n1; (14) sermon (DIV2) 185 Page 100
1159 these are a sort of titular Christians that are not yet come up to the highest forms of Heathens. 3. There is a third sort of more noble Souls that love Knowledge, and despise vain and airy knowledge, that islueth in no good and worthy end as to mans life; these Are a sort of titular Christians that Are not yet come up to the highest forms of heathens. 3. There is a third sort of more noble Souls that love Knowledge, and despise vain and airy knowledge, that islueth in no good and worthy end as to men life; d vbr dt n1 pp-f j np1 cst vbr xx av vvn a-acp p-acp dt js n2 pp-f n2-jn. crd pc-acp vbz dt ord n1 pp-f dc j n2 cst vvb n1, cc vvb j cc j n1, cst vvz p-acp dx j cc j n1 a-acp p-acp ng1 n1; (14) sermon (DIV2) 185 Page 100
1160 but seek such a knowledge, as may make them wife to the rational ends of the life of man. but seek such a knowledge, as may make them wife to the rational ends of the life of man. cc-acp vvb d dt n1, c-acp vmb vvi pno32 n1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 185 Page 100
1161 You shall now never find these men much employing themselves with reading or hearing of Playes, You shall now never find these men much employing themselves with reading or hearing of Plays, pn22 vmb av av-x vvi d n2 d vvg px32 p-acp vvg cc vvg pp-f vvz, (14) sermon (DIV2) 185 Page 100
1162 or reading Romances, they abhor the feeding of their Souls with Coals, and Dirt, and cheating themselves with lies and falshoods, or reading Romances, they abhor the feeding of their Souls with Coals, and Dirt, and cheating themselves with lies and falsehoods, cc vvg n2, pns32 vvb dt n-vvg pp-f po32 n2 p-acp n2, cc n1, cc vvg px32 p-acp n2 cc n2, (14) sermon (DIV2) 185 Page 100
1163 nor debauching their minds with sordid and silthy Books and discourses, they will be reading Books of H story and Philosophy, which may serve their Souls as to the most noble ends or life; nor debauching their minds with sordid and silthy Books and discourses, they will be reading Books of H story and Philosophy, which may serve their Souls as to the most noble ends or life; ccx vvg po32 n2 p-acp j cc j n2 cc n2, pns32 vmb vbi vvg n2 pp-f zz n1 cc n1, r-crq vmb vvi po32 n2 c-acp p-acp dt av-ds j n2 cc n1; (14) sermon (DIV2) 185 Page 100
1164 and indeed such as are come thus far, are yet but come on to the highest forms of good Pagans. and indeed such as Are come thus Far, Are yet but come on to the highest forms of good Pagans. cc av d c-acp vbr vvn av av-j, vbr av cc-acp vvb a-acp p-acp dt js n2 pp-f j n2-jn. (14) sermon (DIV2) 185 Page 100
1165 But the good Christian is got beyond these, he hath discerned that God is the greatest good, But the good Christian is god beyond these, he hath discerned that God is the greatest good, p-acp dt j np1 vbz vvn p-acp d, pns31 vhz vvn cst np1 vbz dt js j, (14) sermon (DIV2) 185 Page 100
1166 and the fruition and enjoyment of God is the fruition of the greatest good, and that the enjoyment of God, and the fruition and enjoyment of God is the fruition of the greatest good, and that the enjoyment of God, cc dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt js j, cc cst dt n1 pp-f np1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 185 Page 100
1167 an acquaintance, fellowship, and communion with him, is more to be desired than all the world besides. an acquaintance, fellowship, and communion with him, is more to be desired than all the world beside. dt n1, n1, cc n1 p-acp pno31, vbz av-dc pc-acp vbi vvn cs d dt n1 a-acp. (14) sermon (DIV2) 185 Page 100
1187 and Spiritual things, hath a thirst after the Word, and Sermons which are the true and faithful Interpretations, and Spiritual things, hath a thirst After the Word, and Sermons which Are the true and faithful Interpretations, cc j n2, vhz dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc n2 r-crq vbr dt j cc j n2, (14) sermon (DIV2) 185 Page 101
1168 Whatsoever Books or discourses therefore have either in their own nature, or by any ordination of God, a tendency to bring the Soul of Man to a knowledge of God, to an acquaintance or communion with God appear to him the best Books, the best discourses in the world, Whatsoever Books or discourses Therefore have either in their own nature, or by any ordination of God, a tendency to bring the Soul of Man to a knowledge of God, to an acquaintance or communion with God appear to him the best Books, the best discourses in the world, r-crq n2 cc n2 av vhb d p-acp po32 d n1, cc p-acp d n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 vvb p-acp pno31 dt js n2, dt js n2 p-acp dt n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 185 Page 100
1169 and this he doth by as rational an operation of his Soul, as a sober Man counteth a true History better than a Romance, or a Lecture of Moral or Natural Philosophy better than a Play, or an •dle sight. All floweth from his right notion of his chief end, and this he does by as rational an operation of his Soul, as a Sobrium Man counteth a true History better than a Romance, or a Lecture of Moral or Natural Philosophy better than a Play, or an •dle sighed. All flows from his right notion of his chief end, cc d pns31 vdz p-acp p-acp j dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, c-acp dt j n1 vvz dt j n1 av-jc cs dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f j cc j n1 jc cs dt n1, cc dt j n1. d vvz p-acp po31 j-jn n1 pp-f po31 j-jn n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 185 Page 100
1170 for that being once truly fixed in the Soul of Man, he measureth other things by their tendency, for that being once truly fixed in the Soul of Man, he measureth other things by their tendency, c-acp cst vbg a-acp av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pns31 vvz j-jn n2 p-acp po32 n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 185 Page 100
1171 or no tendency, as means in order to that end. or no tendency, as means in order to that end. cc dx n1, c-acp n2 p-acp n1 p-acp d n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 185 Page 100
1172 It is because the sensual Man maketh the satisfaction of his senses the •nd of his life, that he thirsts after merry Meetings, Balls, It is Because the sensual Man makes the satisfaction of his Senses the •nd of his life, that he thirsts After merry Meetings, Balls, pn31 vbz p-acp dt j n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f po31 n2 dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cst pns31 vvz p-acp j n2, n2, (14) sermon (DIV2) 185 Page 100
1173 and Dances, and Revellings and Chamberings, and Wantonness, and Books of fine words, and full of filthy, and Dances, and Revellings and Chamberings, and Wantonness, and Books of fine words, and full of filthy, cc n2, cc n2 cc n2, cc n1, cc n2 pp-f j n2, cc j pp-f j, (14) sermon (DIV2) 185 Page 101
1174 or at best witty discourses, as the best Book to spend his time in, and discourses to spend his time upon. or At best witty discourses, as the best Book to spend his time in, and discourses to spend his time upon. cc p-acp av-js j n2, c-acp dt js n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp, cc n2 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp. (14) sermon (DIV2) 185 Page 101
1175 It is because the moral Man hath fixed upon the ennobling his mind with human knowledge, It is Because the moral Man hath fixed upon the ennobling his mind with human knowledge, pn31 vbz p-acp dt j n1 vhz vvn p-acp dt vvg po31 n1 p-acp j n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 185 Page 101
1176 and habits of moral vertue, that he despiseth those things before-mentioned, as contrary to his design, and habits of moral virtue, that he despises those things beforementioned, as contrary to his Design, cc n2 pp-f j n1, cst pns31 vvz d n2 j, c-acp j-jn p-acp po31 n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 185 Page 101
1177 and the main end of his life, and chuseth rather the moral writings of Seneca, Aristotle, Plato, &c. than any other idle Books to spend his thoughts upon. and the main end of his life, and chooseth rather the moral writings of Senecca, Aristotle, Plato, etc. than any other idle Books to spend his thoughts upon. cc dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc vvz av-c dt j n2-vvg pp-f np1, np1, np1, av cs d j-jn j n2 pc-acp vvi po31 n2 p-acp. (14) sermon (DIV2) 185 Page 101
1178 And it is because the true Christian hath fixed upon the glorifying of God, and the saving of his own Soul, And it is Because the true Christian hath fixed upon the glorifying of God, and the Saving of his own Soul, cc pn31 vbz p-acp dt j np1 vhz vvn p-acp dt vvg pp-f np1, cc dt n-vvg pp-f po31 d n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 185 Page 101
1179 as the great end of his life that he thirsteth after, and hath such a delight in the World of God, as the great end of his life that he Thirsteth After, and hath such a delight in the World of God, c-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1 cst pns31 vvz a-acp, cc vhz d dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 185 Page 101
1180 and the Interpretation and application of that (which is that which we call Preaching.) 2. Besides, the Philosopher observeth, that like delighteth in its like. and the Interpretation and application of that (which is that which we call Preaching.) 2. Beside, the Philosopher observeth, that like delights in its like. cc dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d (r-crq vbz d r-crq pns12 vvb vvg.) crd p-acp, dt n1 vvz, cst av-j vvz p-acp po31 j. (14) sermon (DIV2) 185 Page 101
1181 Look what complexion the Soul is of, such things it desireth, thirsteth after, and delighteth in. Look what complexion the Soul is of, such things it Desires, Thirsteth After, and delights in. vvb r-crq n1 dt n1 vbz pp-f, d n2 pn31 vvz, vvz a-acp, cc vvz p-acp. (14) sermon (DIV2) 185 Page 101
1182 Hence the dirty filthy Soul, where sense, and passion, and corrupt and debauched affections predominate, covets filthy Books, Hence the dirty filthy Soul, where sense, and passion, and corrupt and debauched affections predominate, covets filthy Books, av dt j j n1, c-crq n1, cc n1, cc vvi cc j-vvn n2 vvi, vvz j n2, (14) sermon (DIV2) 185 Page 101
1183 and filthy discourses, which are but the issues of Souls of the same complexion with itself, the Soul that is something cleaner, and filthy discourses, which Are but the issues of Souls of the same complexion with itself, the Soul that is something cleaner, cc j n2, r-crq vbr p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 pp-f dt d n1 p-acp px31, dt n1 cst vbz pi jc, (14) sermon (DIV2) 185 Page 101
1184 and hath got its passions something more subjugated unto its reason; and hath god its passion something more subjugated unto its reason; cc vhz vvn po31 n2 pi dc vvn p-acp po31 n1; (14) sermon (DIV2) 185 Page 101
1185 delighteth in, and desireth Books and discourses of its own complexion, and which are the issues of Souls like unto itself. delights in, and Desires Books and discourses of its own complexion, and which Are the issues of Souls like unto itself. vvz p-acp, cc vvz n2 cc n2 pp-f po31 d n1, cc q-crq vbr dt n2 pp-f n2 av-j p-acp px31. (14) sermon (DIV2) 185 Page 101
1186 The Spiritual Man being refined to a further degree and pirch, minding the glory of God, The Spiritual Man being refined to a further degree and pirch, minding the glory of God, dt j n1 vbg vvn p-acp dt jc n1 cc n1, vvg dt n1 pp-f np1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 185 Page 101
1188 & applications of that word, as being more pure and Spiritual, and so more like to it in its renewed State, wherein we are transformed into the likeness of the word ▪ Thy word is pure (saith David) therefore doth thy Servant love it, Psal. 119 140. It is as natural to the renewed Soul, to thirst after the pure Word of God, and Spiritual discourses from, & applications of that word, as being more pure and Spiritual, and so more like to it in its renewed State, wherein we Are transformed into the likeness of the word ▪ Thy word is pure (Says David) Therefore does thy Servant love it, Psalm 119 140. It is as natural to the renewed Soul, to thirst After the pure Word of God, and Spiritual discourses from, cc n2 pp-f d n1, c-acp vbg av-dc j cc j, cc av av-dc av-j p-acp pn31 p-acp po31 vvn n1, c-crq pns12 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 ▪ po21 n1 vbz j (vvz np1) av vdz po21 n1 vvb pn31, np1 crd crd pn31 vbz a-acp j p-acp dt j-vvn n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, cc j n2 p-acp, (14) sermon (DIV2) 185 Page 101
1189 and upon it, as it is to an impure, unrenewed Soul to thirst after filthy Books, obscene discourses, and upon it, as it is to an impure, unrenewed Soul to thirst After filthy Books, obscene discourses, cc p-acp pn31, c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt j, j-vvn n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp j n2, j n2, (14) sermon (DIV2) 185 Page 101
1190 or for the Philosopher, or moral rational man to desire after, or to delight in Books; or for the Philosopher, or moral rational man to desire After, or to delight in Books; cc p-acp dt n1, cc j j n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp n2; (14) sermon (DIV2) 185 Page 101
1191 or discourses of its own complexion; or discourses of its own complexion; cc n2 pp-f po31 d n1; (14) sermon (DIV2) 185 Page 101
1192 especially also if we consider, that as sober moral discourses tend both to confirm and promove habits of morality, especially also if we Consider, that as Sobrium moral discourses tend both to confirm and promove habits of morality, av-j av cs pns12 vvb, cst p-acp j j n2 vvb av-d pc-acp vvi cc vvi n2 pp-f n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 185 Page 101
1193 so the Book of God, and Spiritual discourses upon, and according to it tend to confirm and to promove Spiritual habits in the Soul. Lastly. so the Book of God, and Spiritual discourses upon, and according to it tend to confirm and to promove Spiritual habits in the Soul. Lastly. av dt n1 pp-f np1, cc j n2 p-acp, cc vvg p-acp pn31 vvb pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi j n2 p-acp dt n1 ord. (14) sermon (DIV2) 185 Page 101
1194 The Souls of believers must needs more especially desire, and delight in those which are more strictly called Gospel-Doctrines, and discourses relating to them, The Souls of believers must needs more especially desire, and delight in those which Are more strictly called Gospel-Doctrines, and discourses relating to them, dt n2 pp-f n2 vmb av av-dc av-j vvi, cc vvi p-acp d r-crq vbr av-dc av-j vvn n2, cc n2 vvg p-acp pno32, (14) sermon (DIV2) 186 Page 101
1195 because those are they which are suited to the greatest and most pressing wants of the Soul; Because those Are they which Are suited to the greatest and most pressing Wants of the Soul; c-acp d vbr pns32 r-crq vbr vvn p-acp dt js cc av-ds j-vvg n2 pp-f dt n1; (14) sermon (DIV2) 186 Page 101
1196 those are the Doctrines wherein the Lord speaks peace and pardon, that contain the words of reconciliation. I create the fruit of the lips, peace, peace (saith God by his Prophet Isaiah.) In the historical part of Scripture, God speaks instruction in wisdom to his People, those Are the Doctrines wherein the Lord speaks peace and pardon, that contain the words of reconciliation. I create the fruit of the lips, peace, peace (Says God by his Prophet Isaiah.) In the historical part of Scripture, God speaks instruction in Wisdom to his People, d vbr dt n2 c-crq dt n1 vvz n1 cc n1, cst vvb dt n2 pp-f n1. pns11 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n2, n1, uh-n (vvz np1 p-acp po31 n1 np1.) p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, np1 vvz n1 p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 186 Page 102
1197 and tells them the course of his Providence in the world in the government of it both with reference to his People, and to their Enemies. and tells them the course of his Providence in the world in the government of it both with Referente to his People, and to their Enemies. cc vvz pno32 dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31 d p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc p-acp po32 n2. (14) sermon (DIV2) 186 Page 102
1198 In the law and preceptive part of Holy Writ, and the threatnings of Holy Scripture, he tells them their duty, what is his will they should do, In the law and preceptive part of Holy Writ, and the threatenings of Holy Scripture, he tells them their duty, what is his will they should do, p-acp dt n1 cc j n1 pp-f j vvn, cc dt n2-vvg pp-f j n1, pns31 vvz pno32 po32 n1, r-crq vbz po31 n1 pns32 vmd vdi, (14) sermon (DIV2) 186 Page 102
1199 and avoid, and what he will do unto them in case they be disobedient to his Commandments, and avoid, and what he will do unto them in case they be disobedient to his commandments, cc vvi, cc r-crq pns31 vmb vdi p-acp pno32 p-acp n1 pns32 vbb j p-acp po31 n2, (14) sermon (DIV2) 186 Page 102
1200 and do not walk in his Statutes, and keep his judgments. and do not walk in his Statutes, and keep his Judgments. cc vdb xx vvi p-acp po31 n2, cc vvi po31 n2. (14) sermon (DIV2) 186 Page 102
1201 In the prophetical part of it, so far as it is but an History of what God hath said and done, he confirms them in their apprehensions and faith of Gods knowledge of future contingencies, and also concerning his faithfulness. In the prophetical part of it, so Far as it is but an History of what God hath said and done, he confirms them in their apprehensions and faith of God's knowledge of future contingencies, and also Concerning his faithfulness. p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pn31, av av-j c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f r-crq np1 vhz vvn cc vdn, pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp po32 n2 cc n1 pp-f npg1 n1 pp-f j-jn n2, cc av vvg po31 n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 186 Page 102
1202 But it is in the Doctrines of the Gospel alone, that he declareth his love to poor Souls in and through the Lord Jesus Christ, what Christ hath done and suffered for the redemption and salvation of Man, what he is yet ready to do for all such, But it is in the Doctrines of the Gospel alone, that he Declareth his love to poor Souls in and through the Lord jesus christ, what christ hath done and suffered for the redemption and salvation of Man, what he is yet ready to do for all such, p-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 av-j, cst pns31 vvz po31 n1 p-acp j n2 p-acp cc p-acp dt n1 np1 np1, r-crq np1 vhz vdn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, r-crq pns31 vbz av j pc-acp vdi p-acp d d, (14) sermon (DIV2) 186 Page 102
1203 as truly repent and believe, and accept of the Mediator. It is in that alone that he offers healing to the Nations; as truly Repent and believe, and accept of the Mediator. It is in that alone that he offers healing to the nations; c-acp av-j vvi cc vvi, cc vvi pp-f dt n1. pn31 vbz p-acp d av-j cst pns31 vvz vvg p-acp dt n2; (14) sermon (DIV2) 186 Page 102
1204 now every gracious Soul being one who must be supposed to have felt something of the burthen of Sin, now every gracious Soul being one who must be supposed to have felt something of the burden of since, av d j n1 vbg crd r-crq vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vhi vvn pi pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 186 Page 102
1205 and the wrath of God due to Man for Sin, it is no wonder if the special thirst of such a Soul be after the revelations of Christ in the Doctrines of the Gospel, and the wrath of God due to Man for since, it is no wonder if the special thirst of such a Soul be After the revelations of christ in the Doctrines of the Gospel, cc dt n1 pp-f np1 j-jn p-acp n1 p-acp n1, pn31 vbz dx n1 cs dt j n1 pp-f d dt n1 vbb p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 186 Page 102
1206 as being most suited to the state of a Soul that is weary, and heavy laden, as being most suited to the state of a Soul that is weary, and heavy laden, c-acp vbg av-ds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vbz j, cc j vvn, (14) sermon (DIV2) 186 Page 102
1207 and seeking for rest, and being wearied in its own indeavours, and finding none. and seeking for rest, and being wearied in its own endeavours, and finding none. cc vvg p-acp n1, cc vbg vvn p-acp po31 d n2, cc vvg pix. (14) sermon (DIV2) 186 Page 102
1208 No wonder if such Sermons, such Preaching, be most sweet and acceptable unto it, if such portions of Scripture, such discourses from Scripture be most acceptable, No wonder if such Sermons, such Preaching, be most sweet and acceptable unto it, if such portions of Scripture, such discourses from Scripture be most acceptable, dx n1 cs d n2, d vvg, vbb av-ds j cc j p-acp pn31, cs d n2 pp-f n1, d n2 p-acp n1 vbi av-ds j, (14) sermon (DIV2) 186 Page 102
1209 and grateful to it's thoughts, and most sweet to its meditations, as being such which must deliver it from the trouble, and grateful to it's thoughts, and most sweet to its meditations, as being such which must deliver it from the trouble, cc j pc-acp pn31|vbz n2, cc av-ds j p-acp po31 n2, c-acp vbg d r-crq vmb vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 186 Page 102
1210 and uneasiness, which the Law which worketh wrath hath given to it, finding itself a great transgressor of it. and uneasiness, which the Law which works wrath hath given to it, finding itself a great transgressor of it. cc n1, r-crq dt n1 r-crq vvz n1 vhz vvn p-acp pn31, vvg px31 dt j n1 pp-f pn31. (14) sermon (DIV2) 186 Page 102
1211 Thus I have doctrinally discoursed, the hunger of the Soul after the Word of God, Thus I have doctrinally discoursed, the hunger of the Soul After the Word of God, av pns11 vhb av-j vvn, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 186 Page 102
1212 and a communion with God in it by reading, hearing, or meditation, and the reasonableness of this appetite of the Soul to it. and a communion with God in it by reading, hearing, or meditation, and the reasonableness of this appetite of the Soul to it. cc dt n1 p-acp np1 p-acp pn31 p-acp vvg, vvg, cc n1, cc dt n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp pn31. (14) sermon (DIV2) 186 Page 102
1213 There is yet a more excellent, internal communion of the Souls communion with God in his Word, which infinitely excelleth this, There is yet a more excellent, internal communion of the Souls communion with God in his Word, which infinitely excels this, pc-acp vbz av dt av-dc j, j n1 pp-f dt n2 n1 p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1, r-crq av-j vvz d, (14) sermon (DIV2) 186 Page 102
1214 and consequently is the more special object of the renewed Souls Spiritual hunger, and thirst, to which I shall speak. and consequently is the more special Object of the renewed Souls Spiritual hunger, and thirst, to which I shall speak. cc av-j vbz dt av-dc j n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n2 j n1, cc n1, p-acp r-crq pns11 vmb vvi. (14) sermon (DIV2) 186 Page 102
1215 But I shall first make application of this discourse. But I shall First make application of this discourse. p-acp pns11 vmb ord vvi n1 pp-f d n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 186 Page 102
1216 Use 1. This Notion may help us to take some measures of our Spiritual State, whether we be the Spouses of Christ yea or no, the Souls desires, Use 1. This Notion may help us to take Some measures of our Spiritual State, whither we be the Spouses of christ yea or no, the Souls Desires, vvb crd d n1 vmb vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi d n2 pp-f po12 j n1, cs pns12 vbb dt n2 pp-f np1 uh cc uh-dx, dt n2 n2, (14) sermon (DIV2) 187 Page 103
1217 or no desires after communion with God in his Word; or no Desires After communion with God in his Word; cc dx n2 p-acp n1 p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1; (14) sermon (DIV2) 187 Page 103
1218 its delight or no delight in that piece of communion with God, will go a great way to determine our Spiritual State, its delight or no delight in that piece of communion with God, will go a great Way to determine our Spiritual State, po31 vvb cc dx vvb p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1, vmb vvi dt j n1 pc-acp vvi po12 j n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 187 Page 103
1219 and how it shall fare with us in the day of Judgment. I am sure negatively it is a good note. and how it shall fare with us in the day of Judgement. I am sure negatively it is a good note. cc c-crq pn31 vmb vvi p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. pns11 vbm j av-j pn31 vbz dt j n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 187 Page 103
1220 He that hath no desire after, no delight in the Word of God hath nothing of God, or Christ in him. He that hath no desire After, no delight in the Word of God hath nothing of God, or christ in him. pns31 cst vhz dx n1 p-acp, dx n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vhz pix pp-f np1, cc np1 p-acp pno31. (14) sermon (DIV2) 187 Page 103
1221 And this is evident from all Scripture experience, and reason also. And this is evident from all Scripture experience, and reason also. cc d vbz j p-acp d n1 n1, cc n1 av. (14) sermon (DIV2) 187 Page 103
1222 Davids experience is instead of all, though many more examples might be produced out of Holy Writ. Davids experience is instead of all, though many more Examples might be produced out of Holy Writ. npg1 n1 vbz av pp-f d, cs d dc n2 vmd vbi vvn av pp-f j vvn. (14) sermon (DIV2) 187 Page 103
1223 There was never any good King of Israel or Judah but call'd for the Law of the Lord, There was never any good King of Israel or Judah but called for the Law of the Lord, pc-acp vbds av-x d j n1 pp-f np1 cc np1 p-acp vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 187 Page 103
1224 and much desired and delighted in the Lords Prophets. and much desired and delighted in the lords prophets. cc av-d vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n2 n2. (14) sermon (DIV2) 187 Page 103
1225 It is impossible that the Word should have done any Soul good, and the savour of it not be left upon it, engaging it to prize and value it so long as it lives. It is impossible that the Word should have done any Soul good, and the savour of it not be left upon it, engaging it to prize and valve it so long as it lives. pn31 vbz j cst dt n1 vmd vhi vdn d n1 j, cc dt n1 pp-f pn31 xx vbi vvn p-acp pn31, vvg pn31 p-acp n1 cc vvi pn31 av av-j c-acp pn31 vvz. (14) sermon (DIV2) 187 Page 103
1226 I only except an extraordinary hour of temptation, in which I have known good Souls, afraid to read, I only except an extraordinary hour of temptation, in which I have known good Souls, afraid to read, pns11 av-j c-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, p-acp r-crq pns11 vhb vvn j n2, j pc-acp vvi, (14) sermon (DIV2) 187 Page 103
1227 and hear, but alas they are at that time not themselves, and act not from a free use of their reason. This reflects sadly, and hear, but alas they Are At that time not themselves, and act not from a free use of their reason. This reflects sadly, cc vvi, cc-acp uh pns32 vbr p-acp d n1 xx px32, cc vvi xx p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po32 n1. np1 vvz av-j, (14) sermon (DIV2) 187 Page 103
1228 Upon such as neglect reading the Word. Upon such as neglect reading the Word. p-acp d c-acp vvi vvg dt n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 188 Page 103
1229 Some indeed cannot read, I know not how to excuse these, in times and places where they have such plenty of means to learn. some indeed cannot read, I know not how to excuse these, in times and places where they have such plenty of means to Learn. d av vmbx vvi, pns11 vvb xx c-crq pc-acp vvi d, p-acp n2 cc n2 c-crq pns32 vhb d n1 pp-f n2 pc-acp vvi. (14) sermon (DIV2) 188 Page 103
1230 As I think those Parents will be inexcusable before God another day, that take not care to have their Children, when young, learned to read: As I think those Parents will be inexcusable before God Another day, that take not care to have their Children, when young, learned to read: p-acp pns11 vvb d n2 vmb vbi j p-acp np1 j-jn n1, cst vvb xx n1 pc-acp vhi po32 n2, c-crq j, j pc-acp vvi: (14) sermon (DIV2) 188 Page 103
1231 So I think those grown Personswhom their Parents have neglected, inexcusable, who have not used such means as the Age affords in great plenty, to learn to read, So I think those grown Personswhom their Parents have neglected, inexcusable, who have not used such means as the Age affords in great plenty, to Learn to read, av pns11 vvb d j-vvn np1 po32 n2 vhb vvn, j, r-crq vhb xx vvn d n2 p-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp j n1, pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi, (14) sermon (DIV2) 188 Page 103
1232 and can hardly believe that Soul to have any fear of God, or love to God in it, that doth not apply itself to this piece of knowledge. But alas: and can hardly believe that Soul to have any Fear of God, or love to God in it, that does not apply itself to this piece of knowledge. But alas: cc vmb av vvi d n1 pc-acp vhi d n1 pp-f np1, cc vvb p-acp np1 p-acp pn31, cst vdz xx vvi px31 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1. p-acp uh: (14) sermon (DIV2) 188 Page 103
1233 how many can read, that hardly take the Bible in their Hands from one end of the week to the other, how many can read, that hardly take the bible in their Hands from one end of the Week to the other, c-crq d vmb vvi, cst av vvb dt n1 p-acp po32 n2 p-acp crd n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n-jn, (14) sermon (DIV2) 188 Page 103
1234 Surely we may conclude the Bible never did their Souls good. Surely we may conclude the bible never did their Souls good. av-j pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 av-x vdd po32 n2 j. (14) sermon (DIV2) 188 Page 103
1235 They cannot but have heard, that the Lord commanded the King of his People to read in the Book of the Law all the daies of his life. They cannot but have herd, that the Lord commanded the King of his People to read in the Book of the Law all the days of his life. pns32 vmbx p-acp vhi vvn, cst dt n1 vvd dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 d dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 188 Page 103
1236 And by Gods order was read in the Synagogues every Sabbath Day; And by God's order was read in the Synagogues every Sabbath Day; cc p-acp npg1 n1 vbds vvn p-acp dt n2 d n1 n1; (14) sermon (DIV2) 188 Page 103
1237 and can any think himself excused from reading the word? we cannot be alwaies hearing, and can any think himself excused from reading the word? we cannot be always hearing, cc vmb d vvi px31 vvn p-acp vvg dt n1? pns12 vmbx vbi av vvg, (14) sermon (DIV2) 188 Page 103
1238 nor doth so much knowledge come into our Souls by hearing as may by reading. nor does so much knowledge come into our Souls by hearing as may by reading. ccx vdz av av-d n1 vvb p-acp po12 n2 p-acp vvg c-acp vmb p-acp vvg. (14) sermon (DIV2) 188 Page 103
1239 Am I in none of your bosoms? Is there not amongst some of you a sad neglect of Reading the Scripture? Let me tell you it speaks you to have tasted very little, Am I in none of your bosoms? Is there not among Some of you a sad neglect of Reading the Scripture? Let me tell you it speaks you to have tasted very little, vbm pns11 p-acp pix pp-f po22 n2? vbz pc-acp xx p-acp d pp-f pn22 dt j n1 pp-f vvg dt n1? vvb pno11 vvi pn22 pn31 vvz pn22 pc-acp vhi vvn av j, (14) sermon (DIV2) 188 Page 103
1240 if at all, how good the Lord is. if At all, how good the Lord is. cs p-acp d, c-crq j dt n1 vbz. (14) sermon (DIV2) 188 Page 103
1241 Secondly, How sadly doth this reflect upon those who despise Prophecyings! It is a dreadful Text, 1. Joh. 4. 6. We are of God: He that knoweth God heareth us; Secondly, How sadly does this reflect upon those who despise Prophesyings! It is a dreadful Text, 1. John 4. 6. We Are of God: He that Knoweth God hears us; ord, c-crq av-j vdz d vvi p-acp d r-crq vvb n2! pn31 vbz dt j n1, crd np1 crd crd pns12 vbr pp-f np1: pns31 cst vvz np1 vvz pno12; (14) sermon (DIV2) 189 Page 104
1242 he that is not of God heareth not us. he that is not of God hears not us. pns31 cst vbz xx pp-f np1 vvz xx pno12. (14) sermon (DIV2) 189 Page 104
1243 It is true, no Minister of Christ can say, He is of God, in that strict sense as the Apostles did, whose Calling was not of men, It is true, no Minister of christ can say, He is of God, in that strict sense as the Apostles did, whose Calling was not of men, pn31 vbz j, dx n1 pp-f np1 vmb vvi, pns31 vbz pp-f np1, p-acp cst j n1 p-acp dt n2 vdd, r-crq vvg vbds xx pp-f n2, (14) sermon (DIV2) 189 Page 104
1244 nor by men, but immediately from God. nor by men, but immediately from God. ccx p-acp n2, cc-acp av-j p-acp np1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 189 Page 104
1245 It is also true, that every one who talks out of a Pulpit is not of God. It is also true, that every one who talks out of a Pulpit is not of God. pn31 vbz av j, cst d crd r-crq vvz av pp-f dt n1 vbz xx pp-f np1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 189 Page 104
1246 Many run whom God never sends, and you shall easily know them by the message they bring. Many run whom God never sends, and you shall Easily know them by the message they bring. av-d vvb r-crq np1 av-x vvz, cc pn22 vmb av-j vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pns32 vvb. (14) sermon (DIV2) 189 Page 104
1266 nor by Word, nor by Letter. I shall shut up this Discourse with a word of Exhortation: nor by Word, nor by letter. I shall shut up this Discourse with a word of Exhortation: ccx p-acp n1, ccx p-acp n1. pns11 vmb vvi a-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (14) sermon (DIV2) 189 Page 105
1247 But every faithful Minister of Christ, that faithfully openeth, and conscienciously applieth the Word of God to Peoples understandings, hearts and consciences, is of God; that is, he is sent of God; But every faithful Minister of christ, that faithfully Openeth, and conscientiously Applieth the Word of God to Peoples understandings, hearts and Consciences, is of God; that is, he is sent of God; p-acp d j n1 pp-f np1, cst av-j vvz, cc av-j vvz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp ng1 n2, n2 cc n2, vbz pp-f np1; cst vbz, pns31 vbz vvn pp-f np1; (14) sermon (DIV2) 189 Page 104
1248 he is the Ordinance of God; and he that knoweth God, that hath ••y saving experimental knowledge of God, will hear such a one: he is the Ordinance of God; and he that Knoweth God, that hath ••y Saving experimental knowledge of God, will hear such a one: pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1; cc pns31 cst vvz np1, cst vhz n1 vvg j n1 pp-f np1, vmb vvi d dt pi: (14) sermon (DIV2) 189 Page 104
1249 If there be any that despiseth such Prophecying, he is not of God. If there be any that despises such Prophesying, he is not of God. cs pc-acp vbb d cst vvz d j-vvg, pns31 vbz xx pp-f np1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 189 Page 104
1250 Now this men may do from looseness and prophaneness, and this too many are guilty of, Now this men may do from looseness and profaneness, and this too many Are guilty of, av d n2 vmb vdi p-acp n1 cc n1, cc d av d vbr j pp-f, (14) sermon (DIV2) 189 Page 104
1251 and by it proclaim to the world, that they were never born again of the uncorruptible Seed of the Word; and by it proclaim to the world, that they were never born again of the uncorruptible Seed of the Word; cc p-acp pn31 vvi p-acp dt n1, cst pns32 vbdr av-x vvn av pp-f dt j n1 pp-f dt n1; (14) sermon (DIV2) 189 Page 104
1252 that they never yet tasted the goodness of God in an Ordinance. that they never yet tasted the Goodness of God in an Ordinance. cst pns32 av-x av vvd dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 189 Page 104
1253 There is another generation that despise Prophecyings, pretending to the immediate Teachings of the Spirit of God. There is Another generation that despise Prophesyings, pretending to the immediate Teachings of the Spirit of God. pc-acp vbz j-jn n1 cst vvb n2, vvg p-acp dt j n2-vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 189 Page 104
1254 I shall in my next Discou se (God willing) shew you, that no pious Soul can undervalue the Teachings of the Holy Spirit, I shall in my next Discover see (God willing) show you, that no pious Soul can undervalue the Teachings of the Holy Spirit, pns11 vmb p-acp po11 ord np1 vvi (np1 vvg) vvb pn22, cst dx j n1 vmb vvi dt n2-vvg pp-f dt j n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 189 Page 104
1255 nor think them needless, but he that looks for them, in opposition to the Teachings of the Word of God, nor think them needless, but he that looks for them, in opposition to the Teachings of the Word of God, ccx vvi pno32 j, cc-acp pns31 cst vvz p-acp pno32, p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2-vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 189 Page 104
1256 or otherwise than by, and in the Teachings of the Word, is ignoranr, knowing nothing. The Spirit brings to our remembrance the things which we have heard of God. or otherwise than by, and in the Teachings of the Word, is ignoranr, knowing nothing. The Spirit brings to our remembrance the things which we have herd of God. cc av cs p-acp, cc p-acp dt n2-vvg pp-f dt n1, vbz n1, vvg pix. dt n1 vvz p-acp po12 n1 dt n2 r-crq pns12 vhb vvn pp-f np1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 189 Page 104
1257 I never yet knew a pious Soul that du•st slight Reading, or powerful Preaching. I never yet knew a pious Soul that du•st slight Reading, or powerful Preaching. pns11 av-x av vvd dt j n1 cst av-ds j n-vvg, cc j vvg. (14) sermon (DIV2) 189 Page 104
1258 I have indeed known Religious Souls neglect and despise some mens little jinglings of words in Pulpits, flaunts of Rhetorick, I have indeed known Religious Souls neglect and despise Some men's little jinglings of words in Pulpits, flaunts of Rhetoric, pns11 vhb av vvn j n2 vvb cc vvi d ng2 j n2-vvg pp-f n2 p-acp n2, n2 pp-f n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 189 Page 104
1259 and playing with words, or disgorging their malice and passion, (and they deserve to be despised and abhorred of all;) but I never yet knew that pious Soul that did not hunger after the Preaching of Jesus Christ, in a plain, Scriptural, powerful manner. and playing with words, or disgorging their malice and passion, (and they deserve to be despised and abhorred of all;) but I never yet knew that pious Soul that did not hunger After the Preaching of jesus christ, in a plain, Scriptural, powerful manner. cc vvg p-acp n2, cc j po32 n1 cc n1, (cc pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn pp-f d;) cc-acp pns11 av-x av vvd cst j n1 cst vdd xx n1 p-acp dt vvg pp-f np1 np1, p-acp dt n1, j, j n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 189 Page 104
1260 I would say to any that pretend to despise Sermons, pretending to the Teachings of the Spirit immediately, I would say to any that pretend to despise Sermons, pretending to the Teachings of the Spirit immediately, pns11 vmd vvi p-acp d cst vvb pc-acp vvi n2, vvg p-acp dt n2-vvg pp-f dt n1 av-j, (14) sermon (DIV2) 189 Page 104
1261 as Paul spoke to the Galatians, Gal. 3. 2. This would I learn of you; as Paul spoke to the Galatians, Gal. 3. 2. This would I Learn of you; c-acp np1 vvd p-acp dt np1, np1 crd crd d vmd pns11 vvi pp-f pn22; (14) sermon (DIV2) 189 Page 104
1262 Received you the Spirit by the Works of the Law, or by the hearing of Faith? So say I, you pretend to some change of heart, to a Receiving of the Spirit: Received you the Spirit by an immediate afflatus or impression, Received you the Spirit by the Works of the Law, or by the hearing of Faith? So say I, you pretend to Some change of heart, to a Receiving of the Spirit: Received you the Spirit by an immediate afflatus or impression, vvd pn22 dt n1 p-acp dt vvz pp-f dt n1, cc p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f n1? av vvb pns11, pn22 vvb p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1: vvd pn22 dt n1 p-acp dt j fw-la cc n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 189 Page 104
1263 or by the Hearing of the Word? Besides, how shall the impressions of the Spirit be known, tryed, or by the Hearing of the Word? Beside, how shall the impressions of the Spirit be known, tried, cc p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1? a-acp, q-crq vmb dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbb vvn, j-vvn, (14) sermon (DIV2) 189 Page 104
1264 or judged, but by the Word? for St. John hath taught us, 1 Joh 4. 1. That every Spirit is not to be believed. or judged, but by the Word? for Saint John hath taught us, 1 John 4. 1. That every Spirit is not to be believed. cc vvn, cc-acp p-acp dt n1? p-acp n1 np1 vhz vvn pno12, crd np1 crd crd cst d n1 vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn. (14) sermon (DIV2) 189 Page 104
1265 And the Apostle warns the Thessalonians, 1 Thes. 2. 2. not to be shaken in mind, troubled or deceived, by Spirit, And the Apostle warns the Thessalonians, 1 Thebes 2. 2. not to be shaken in mind, troubled or deceived, by Spirit, cc dt n1 vvz dt njp2, crd np1 crd crd xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1, vvn cc vvn, p-acp n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 189 Page 105
1267 Which of us is there who hath not an ambition to be the Lamb's Wife, and to be thought the Spouse of Christ? Evidence then your selves to be such by your hunger after a communion with God in his Word, by your much Reading, much Hearing, by your meditating in the Law of the Lord night and day. Which of us is there who hath not an ambition to be the Lamb's Wife, and to be Thought the Spouse of christ? Evidence then your selves to be such by your hunger After a communion with God in his Word, by your much Reading, much Hearing, by your meditating in the Law of the Lord night and day. r-crq pp-f pno12 vbz a-acp r-crq vhz xx dt n1 pc-acp vbi dt ng1 n1, cc pc-acp vbi vvn dt n1 pp-f np1? n1 cs po22 n2 pc-acp vbi d p-acp po22 n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp po22 d n-vvg, av-d vvg, p-acp po22 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 n1 cc n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 105
1268 For the written Word, you have no plea to the contrary, no excuse for the Word Preached; For the written Word, you have no plea to the contrary, no excuse for the Word Preached; p-acp dt j-vvn n1, pn22 vhb dx n1 p-acp dt n-jn, dx n1 p-acp dt n1 vvn; (14) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 105
1269 I wish Christians had more general incouragement. I wish Christians had more general encouragement. pns11 vvb np1 vhd dc n1 n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 105
1270 We have too much of of the word of man in Pulpits, too little of the Word of God; We have too much of of the word of man in Pulpits, too little of the Word of God; pns12 vhb av d pp-f pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n2, av j pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1; (14) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 105
1271 and as it is in Trade, the false and corrupt making of Wares, depretiates the Commodity, and as it is in Trade, the false and corrupt making of Wares, depretiates the Commodity, cc c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp n1, dt j cc j n-vvg pp-f n2, vvz dt n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 105
1272 and brings it out of esteem with such as abhor to be cheated: and brings it out of esteem with such as abhor to be cheated: cc vvz pn31 av pp-f n1 p-acp d c-acp vvb pc-acp vbi vvn: (14) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 105
1273 So the abundance of false Preaching, by which I mean, not only Preaching of unsound Notions, So the abundance of false Preaching, by which I mean, not only Preaching of unsound Notions, av dt n1 pp-f j vvg, p-acp r-crq pns11 vvb, xx av-j vvg pp-f j n2, (14) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 105
1274 but Preaching vain Philosophy, idle Speculations, turning Sermons into Harangues of Oratory: but Preaching vain Philosophy, idle Speculations, turning Sermons into Harangues of Oratory: cc-acp vvg j n1, j n2, vvg n2 p-acp n2 pp-f n1: (14) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 105
1275 In short, whatsoever is not intelligible Scriptural Preaching, with a true design to shew men the way of Salvation, In short, whatsoever is not intelligible Scriptural Preaching, with a true Design to show men the Way of Salvation, p-acp j, r-crq vbz xx j j vvg, p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi n2 dt n1 pp-f n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 105
1276 and to direct them into it, and in it: I call this false Preaching: We have so much of this, that it hath brought a discredit upon the Ordinance. and to Direct them into it, and in it: I call this false Preaching: We have so much of this, that it hath brought a discredit upon the Ordinance. cc pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp pn31, cc p-acp pn31: pns11 vvb d j vvg: pns12 vhb av d pp-f d, cst pn31 vhz vvn dt n1 p-acp dt n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 105
1277 I would have you, as our Saviour directs, Take heed what you hear, and how you hear, and that will oblige you to take heed whom you hear. I would have you, as our Saviour directs, Take heed what you hear, and how you hear, and that will oblige you to take heed whom you hear. pns11 vmd vhi pn22, c-acp po12 n1 vvz, vvb n1 r-crq pn22 vvb, cc c-crq pn22 vvb, cc cst vmb vvi pn22 p-acp vvb n1 ro-crq pn22 vvb. (14) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 105
1278 But withal, Take heed that you hear; But withal, Take heed that you hear; p-acp av, vvb n1 cst pn22 vvb; (14) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 105
1279 for God hath told you, that Faith cometh by hearing: He hath said, Hear, and your Souls shall live: for God hath told you, that Faith comes by hearing: He hath said, Hear, and your Souls shall live: p-acp np1 vhz vvn pn22, cst n1 vvz p-acp vvg: pns31 vhz vvn, vvb, cc po22 n2 vmb vvi: (14) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 105
1280 And blessed be God he hath not left us without some that Preach Jesus Christ and him crucified, And blessed be God he hath not left us without Some that Preach jesus christ and him Crucified, cc vvn vbb np1 pns31 vhz xx vvn pno12 p-acp d cst vvb np1 np1 cc pno31 vvd, (14) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 105
1281 and desire to know nothing else amongst people. and desire to know nothing Else among people. cc vvb pc-acp vvi pix av p-acp n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 105
1282 I cannot tell you how long you shall have any of the daies of the Son of Man; work while it is day; I cannot tell you how long you shall have any of the days of the Son of Man; work while it is day; pns11 vmbx vvi pn22 c-crq av-j pn22 vmb vhi d pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1; vvb cs pn31 vbz n1; (14) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 105
1283 when the night comes no man can work. when the night comes no man can work. c-crq dt n1 vvz dx n1 vmb vvi. (14) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 105
1284 We have had faithful, powerful Preaching a long time, (possibly Christ never had a Church on Earth, had such handling the Word of God so long a time) doth not the Candle begin to fail, We have had faithful, powerful Preaching a long time, (possibly christ never had a Church on Earth, had such handling the Word of God so long a time) does not the Candle begin to fail, pns12 vhb vhn j, j vvg dt j n1, (av-j np1 av-x vhd dt n1 p-acp n1, vhd d vvg dt n1 pp-f np1 av av-j dt n1) vdz xx dt n1 vvb pc-acp vvi, (14) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 105
1285 and burn in the Socket? We have an Ezra 's Temple, but is not Solomon 's destroyed? 2. There's no such way to recover your Light, and burn in the Socket? We have an Ezra is Temple, but is not Solomon is destroyed? 2. There's no such Way to recover your Light, cc vvi p-acp dt n1? pns12 vhb dt np1 vbz n1, cc-acp vbz xx np1 vbz vvn? crd pc-acp|vbz dx d n1 pc-acp vvi po22 n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 105
1286 and keep it with you, as to cry after it, and to make use of it while you have it. and keep it with you, as to cry After it, and to make use of it while you have it. cc vvb pn31 p-acp pn22, c-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, cc pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f pn31 cs pn22 vhb pn31. (14) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 105
1287 God will not take away his Word from hungry Children. God will not take away his Word from hungry Children. np1 vmb xx vvi av po31 n1 p-acp j n2. (14) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 105
1306 God then communicates his Will to us, by the help of Letters, Words and Syllables, by which we understand things, God then communicates his Will to us, by the help of Letters, Words and Syllables, by which we understand things, np1 av n2 po31 n1 p-acp pno12, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, n2 cc n2, p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb n2, (15) sermon (DIV2) 194 Page 107
1288 Where are our Rogers, Sheppard, Hooker, Fenner, Preston, Sibbs, Burroughs, and others? It's time to recover your Appetites, that you may recover your Bread. 3. Consider, you that love the Lord, will be the first that want it. Where Are our Rogers, Shepherd, Hooker, Fenner, Preston, Sibbs, Burroughs, and Others? It's time to recover your Appetites, that you may recover your Bred. 3. Consider, you that love the Lord, will be the First that want it. q-crq vbr po12 np1, np1, np1, np1, np1, np1, np1, cc n2-jn? pn31|vbz n1 pc-acp vvi po22 n2, cst pn22 vmb vvi po22 n1. crd vvb, pn22 cst vvb dt n1, vmb vbi dt ord cst vvb pn31. (14) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 105
1289 Prodigals of their Souls, can feed upon any Husks, though they fill their Bellies with nothing but wind and crudities. Prodigals of their Souls, can feed upon any Husks, though they fill their Bellies with nothing but wind and crudities. n2-jn pp-f po32 n2, vmb vvi p-acp d n2, cs pns32 vvb po32 n2 p-acp pix cc-acp n1 cc n2. (14) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 106
1290 That you may recover your Appetite to the Word, Purge your selves of your lusts. That you may recover your Appetite to the Word, Purge your selves of your Lustiest. cst pn22 vmb vvi po22 n1 p-acp dt n1, vvb po22 n2 pp-f po22 n2. (14) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 106
1291 I shall conclude with that of James, Jam. 1. 21, 22. Wherefore lay apart all filthiness, I shall conclude with that of James, Jam. 1. 21, 22. Wherefore lay apart all filthiness, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp d pp-f np1, np1 crd crd, crd q-crq vvd av d n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 106
1292 and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the ingrafted word, which is able to save your Souls: and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the ingrafted word, which is able to save your Souls: cc n1 pp-f n1, cc vvi p-acp n1 dt j-vvn n1, r-crq vbz j pc-acp vvi po22 n2: (14) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 106
1293 But be you doers of the Word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. But be you doers of the Word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. cc-acp vbb pn22 n2 pp-f dt n1, cc xx n2 av-j, vvg po22 d n2. (14) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 106
1294 Sermon VI. Canticles 1. 2. Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth. IT is not, Let me hear the words of his mouth; Sermon VI. Canticles 1. 2. Let him kiss me with the Kisses of his Mouth. IT is not, Let me hear the words of his Mouth; n1 crd. n2 crd crd vvb pno31 vvi pno11 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. pn31 vbz xx, vvb pno11 vvi dt n2 pp-f po31 n1; (15) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 106
1295 though that be intended, the words of God's mouth, may be brought to us by men like unto our selves, though that be intended, the words of God's Mouth, may be brought to us by men like unto our selves, cs d vbb vvn, dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1, vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp n2 av-j p-acp po12 n2, (15) sermon (DIV2) 191 Page 106
1296 as they were spoken to the Israelites of old by the Prophets; the Spouse begs not only the Words of her Lord, as they were spoken to the Israelites of old by the prophets; the Spouse begs not only the Words of her Lord, c-acp pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp dt np1 pp-f j p-acp dt n2; dt n1 vvz xx av-j dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 191 Page 106
1297 but that they might be spoken from himself: but that they might be spoken from himself: cc-acp cst pns32 vmd vbi vvn p-acp px31: (15) sermon (DIV2) 191 Page 106
1298 She beggeth his words, but so that they may be kisses, tokens of his love and favour to her Soul: She beggeth his words, but so that they may be Kisses, tokens of his love and favour to her Soul: pns31 vvz po31 n2, cc-acp av cst pns32 vmb vbi n2, n2 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 n1: (15) sermon (DIV2) 191 Page 106
1299 She beggeth not only a more external Communion with God, by which God communicates his Will to our exteriour senses, but an inward Communion, that God by his Word and Gospel would speak unto her heart, that the Word might not be to her a meer sound, much less the savour of death unto death, but the savour of life unto life. She beggeth not only a more external Communion with God, by which God communicates his Will to our exterior Senses, but an inward Communion, that God by his Word and Gospel would speak unto her heart, that the Word might not be to her a mere found, much less the savour of death unto death, but the savour of life unto life. pns31 vvz xx av-j dt av-dc j n1 p-acp np1, p-acp r-crq np1 n2 po31 n1 p-acp po12 j-jn n2, p-acp dt j n1, cst np1 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1 vmd vvi p-acp po31 n1, cst dt n1 vmd xx vbi p-acp pno31 dt j n1, av-d av-dc dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 191 Page 106
1300 Prop. The great desire of a gracious Soul, is after an inward spiritual Communion with Christ, in his Word ȧnd Ordinances. Prop. The great desire of a gracious Soul, is After an inward spiritual Communion with christ, in his Word ȧnd Ordinances. np1 dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1, vbz p-acp dt j j n1 p-acp np1, p-acp po31 n1 vvi n2. (15) sermon (DIV2) 192 Page 106
1301 This is a Point not so well generally understood by the croud of Professors; suffer me therefore to spend a few words in the Explication of it. This is a Point not so well generally understood by the crowd of Professors; suffer me Therefore to spend a few words in the Explication of it. d vbz dt n1 xx av av av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2; vvb pno11 av pc-acp vvi dt d n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. (15) sermon (DIV2) 193 Page 106
1302 All Communion importeth mutual and reciprocal Communication. All Communion imports mutual and reciprocal Communication. d n1 vvz j cc j n1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 194 Page 106
1303 It is an action wherein two Persons do communicate themselves each to other, Communion with God, implieth God's communication of himself to his creature, It is an actium wherein two Persons do communicate themselves each to other, Communion with God, Implies God's communication of himself to his creature, pn31 vbz dt n1 c-crq crd n2 vdb vvi px32 d p-acp n-jn, n1 p-acp np1, vvz npg1 n1 pp-f px31 p-acp po31 n1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 194 Page 107
1304 and the creature's communication of it self unto God. To restrain my discourse to the present Subject I am about; and the creature's communication of it self unto God. To restrain my discourse to the present Subject I am about; cc dt ng1 n1 pp-f pn31 n1 p-acp np1. p-acp vvi po11 n1 p-acp dt j j-jn pns11 vbm a-acp; (15) sermon (DIV2) 194 Page 107
1305 There is a more external Communion we have with God, with reference to his Word, in the reading it, or hearing it read or Preacht, or meditating in it. There is a more external Communion we have with God, with Referente to his Word, in the reading it, or hearing it read or Preached, or meditating in it. pc-acp vbz dt av-dc j n1 pns12 vhb p-acp np1, p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp dt vvg pn31, cc vvg pn31 vvn cc vvn, cc vvg p-acp pn31. (15) sermon (DIV2) 194 Page 107
1360 and into the understanding more confusedly and imperfectly; and into the understanding more confusedly and imperfectly; cc p-acp dt n1 av-dc av-vvn cc av-j; (15) sermon (DIV2) 197 Page 109
1307 or by the voice of his Ministers, sent in his Name to open his mind and will unto us; or by the voice of his Ministers, sent in his Name to open his mind and will unto us; cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, vvn p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 cc vmb p-acp pno12; (15) sermon (DIV2) 194 Page 107
1308 and we communicate with God, giving him the homage of our Eyes and Ears, our common sense and imaginations; and we communicate with God, giving him the homage of our Eyes and Ears, our Common sense and Imaginations; cc pns12 vvb p-acp np1, vvg pno31 dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 cc n2, po12 j n1 cc n2; (15) sermon (DIV2) 194 Page 107
1309 this I call a more external Communion: this I call a more external Communion: d pns11 vvb dt av-dc j n1: (15) sermon (DIV2) 194 Page 107
1310 And there is a more spiritual internal Communion, which a Soul hath with God in it. And there is a more spiritual internal Communion, which a Soul hath with God in it. cc pc-acp vbz dt av-dc j j n1, r-crq dt n1 vhz p-acp np1 p-acp pn31. (15) sermon (DIV2) 194 Page 107
1311 I call it a Communion, because God in it doth communicate himself to the Soul, and the Soul communicateth it self to God. I call it a Communion, Because God in it does communicate himself to the Soul, and the Soul Communicateth it self to God. pns11 vvb pn31 dt n1, p-acp np1 p-acp pn31 vdz vvi px31 p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1 vvz pn31 n1 p-acp np1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 194 Page 107
1312 God speaketh by his Word to the heart, and the heart receiveth the Divine Impressions, and surrendreth up it self to the Will of God. God speaks by his Word to the heart, and the heart receives the Divine Impressions, and surrendereth up it self to the Will of God. np1 vvz p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1 vvz dt j-jn n2, cc vvz p-acp pn31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 194 Page 107
1313 In the other there is no more than a communication of the Divine Will (on God's part) nor any more than the homage of our exterior senses, our faculty of reading and hearing, the service of our Eyes and Ears, our common sense, In the other there is no more than a communication of the Divine Will (on God's part) nor any more than the homage of our exterior Senses, our faculty of reading and hearing, the service of our Eyes and Ears, our Common sense, p-acp dt j-jn pc-acp vbz dx dc cs dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 (p-acp npg1 n1) ccx d dc cs dt n1 pp-f po12 j-jn n2, po12 n1 pp-f vvg cc vvg, dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 cc n2, po12 j n1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 194 Page 107
1314 and power of Imagination, and of our understanding receiving the notions of Truth. and power of Imagination, and of our understanding receiving the notions of Truth. cc n1 pp-f n1, cc pp-f po12 n1 vvg dt n2 pp-f n1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 194 Page 107
1315 In this Communion with God in his Word, there is not only on God's part a communication of God's Will, but also of God's Power, by which the Soul is 1. Irradiated as to the understanding, inabled to see things in another light more fully and clearly 2. Subdued as to the Will, so as the man is made willing and obedient to the heavenly Revelation, transformed into the likeness of the Word, In this Communion with God in his Word, there is not only on God's part a communication of God's Will, but also of God's Power, by which the Soul is 1. Irradiated as to the understanding, enabled to see things in Another Light more Fully and clearly 2. Subdued as to the Will, so as the man is made willing and obedient to the heavenly Revelation, transformed into the likeness of the Word, p-acp d n1 p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1, pc-acp vbz xx av-j p-acp npg1 n1 dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, p-acp av pp-f npg1 n1, p-acp r-crq dt n1 vbz crd vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1, vvn pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp j-jn n1 av-dc av-j cc av-j crd vvd a-acp p-acp dt n1, av p-acp dt n1 vbz vvn j cc j p-acp dt j n1, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 194 Page 107
1316 so convinced of the truth of it, that it can no longer withstand it, whether it be a word of Instruction, which is the Object of our Faith; so convinced of the truth of it, that it can no longer withstand it, whither it be a word of Instruction, which is the Object of our Faith; av vvd pp-f dt n1 pp-f pn31, cst pn31 vmb av-dx av-jc vvi pn31, cs pn31 vbb dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 n1; (15) sermon (DIV2) 194 Page 107
1317 or a word of Reproof, for conviction of Sin, or a word of Consolation, for refreshing the Soul; or a word of Reproof, for conviction of since, or a word of Consolation, for refreshing the Soul; cc dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp vvg dt n1; (15) sermon (DIV2) 194 Page 107
1318 the Soul can no longer deny, or dispute, or doubt of the Proposition, no longer stand out against the Precept, no longer refuse to be comforted. the Soul can no longer deny, or dispute, or doubt of the Proposition, no longer stand out against the Precept, no longer refuse to be comforted. dt n1 vmb av-dx av-jc vvi, cc vvi, cc n1 pp-f dt n1, av-dx av-jc vvi av p-acp dt n1, av-dx av-jc vvi pc-acp vbi vvn. (15) sermon (DIV2) 194 Page 107
1319 The Word of the Lord comes here to the inward part of the Soul. 2. There is a further Communication on man's part of himself to God. The Word of the Lord comes Here to the inward part of the Soul. 2. There is a further Communication on Man's part of himself to God. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 crd pc-acp vbz dt jc n1 p-acp ng1 n1 pp-f px31 p-acp np1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 194 Page 107
1320 In the former Communion he only lends God his Eye to read his Will, his Ear to hear it, his imaginative power to think upon it, his Passive Intellect or Power to receive Notions of Truth. In the former Communion he only lends God his Eye to read his Will, his Ear to hear it, his imaginative power to think upon it, his Passive Intellect or Power to receive Notions of Truth. p-acp dt j n1 pns31 av-j vvz np1 po31 n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1, po31 n1 pc-acp vvi pn31, po31 j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, po31 j n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi n2 pp-f n1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 194 Page 107
1321 Here he communicates his whole Soul to God, his Will and Affections, his whole Man. It is true, here God speaks first, we do only velle quum volumus, agere quum agimur (as Augustine expresseth it) that is, we only will when we are made willing, Here he communicates his Whole Soul to God, his Will and Affections, his Whole Man. It is true, Here God speaks First, we do only velle Whom volumus, agere Whom agimur (as Augustine Expresses it) that is, we only will when we Are made willing, av pns31 n2 po31 j-jn n1 p-acp np1, po31 vmb cc n2, po31 j-jn n1 pn31 vbz j, av np1 vvz ord, pns12 vdb av-j fw-fr fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la (c-acp np1 vvz pn31) cst vbz, pns12 av-j n1 c-crq pns12 vbr vvn j, (15) sermon (DIV2) 194 Page 108
1322 and act when we are first moved and acted. and act when we Are First moved and acted. cc n1 c-crq pns12 vbr ord vvn cc vvn. (15) sermon (DIV2) 194 Page 108
14511 and the means of grace continue: Whether it be so or no I cannot determine; and the means of grace continue: Whither it be so or not I cannot determine; cc dt n2 pp-f n1 vvi: cs pn31 vbb av cc xx pns11 vmbx vvi; (63) sermon (DIV2) 1783 Page 795
1323 There are some who are great Patrons for the Power of Man's Will as to things spiritual, that would elude those Texts about the Teachings of the Spirit, and the Teachings of the Anointing spoken of by St. John, by asserting, That there is such a constant concomitancy of the holy Spirit with the Preaching of the Gospel, that whosoever will may be willing, There Are Some who Are great Patrons for the Power of Man's Will as to things spiritual, that would elude those Texts about the Teachings of the Spirit, and the Teachings of the Anointing spoken of by Saint John, by asserting, That there is such a constant concomitancy of the holy Spirit with the Preaching of the Gospel, that whosoever will may be willing, pc-acp vbr d r-crq vbr j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f ng1 n1 c-acp p-acp n2 j, cst vmd vvi d n2 p-acp dt n2-vvg pp-f dt n1, cc dt n2-vvg pp-f dt vvg vvn pp-f p-acp n1 np1, p-acp vvg, cst pc-acp vbz d dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1, cst r-crq n1 vmb vbi j, (15) sermon (DIV2) 194 Page 108
1324 and obedient, and believe, and repent, and be obedient. and obedient, and believe, and Repent, and be obedient. cc j, cc vvi, cc vvi, cc vbi j. (15) sermon (DIV2) 194 Page 108
1325 I should hearken much to this Notion, if the Authors of it could give me a good account how it is then, that of two persons hearing the same Sermon, I should harken much to this Notion, if the Authors of it could give me a good account how it is then, that of two Persons hearing the same Sermon, pns11 vmd vvi d p-acp d n1, cs dt n2 pp-f pn31 vmd vvi pno11 dt j n1 c-crq pn31 vbz av, cst pp-f crd n2 vvg dt d n1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 194 Page 108
1326 and sitting under the same ministration of the Spirit, one man only hears it, thinks upon it a little, and sitting under the same ministration of the Spirit, one man only hears it, thinks upon it a little, cc vvg p-acp dt d n1 pp-f dt n1, crd n1 av-j vvz pn31, vvz p-acp pn31 dt j, (15) sermon (DIV2) 194 Page 108
1327 and receiveth some notions of it, to fit his Tongue with discourse; and receives Some notions of it, to fit his Tongue with discourse; cc vvz d n2 pp-f pn31, pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp n1; (15) sermon (DIV2) 194 Page 108
1328 another hath his heart changed by it, and transformed into the Image of God, and wholly changed as to his Will and Affections, and his whole Conversation. Another hath his heart changed by it, and transformed into the Image of God, and wholly changed as to his Will and Affections, and his Whole Conversation. n-jn vhz po31 n1 vvn p-acp pn31, cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc av-jn vvn a-acp p-acp po31 n1 cc n2, cc po31 j-jn n1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 194 Page 108
1329 That it is so is demonstrably true, I would know whence it is, unless they will make man a God unto himself; that is, the first cause of truly good and spiritual motions. That it is so is demonstrably true, I would know whence it is, unless they will make man a God unto himself; that is, the First cause of truly good and spiritual motions. cst pn31 vbz av vbz av-j j, pns11 vmd vvi c-crq pn31 vbz, cs pns32 vmb vvi n1 dt np1 p-acp px31; cst vbz, dt ord n1 pp-f av-j j cc j n2. (15) sermon (DIV2) 194 Page 108
1330 Now this internal Communion with God in his Word, which in Scripture is called the Teaching of the Spirit, and the Teaching of the Anointing, being such as few are acquainted with, is little known in the world, Now this internal Communion with God in his Word, which in Scripture is called the Teaching of the Spirit, and the Teaching of the Anointing, being such as few Are acquainted with, is little known in the world, av d j n1 p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1, r-crq p-acp n1 vbz vvn dt vvg pp-f dt n1, cc dt vvg pp-f dt vvg, vbg d c-acp d vbr vvn p-acp, vbz av-j vvn p-acp dt n1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 194 Page 108
1331 and therefore some count it Canting, and so unwarily blaspheme the Teacher, and cannot understand any thing else by it than Ministerial Teaching. Others again can understand no Teaching of the Spirit in and by Ordinances, but dream that Souls under the Teachings of the Spirit, must live above Duties and Ordinances, and Therefore Some count it Canting, and so unwarily Blaspheme the Teacher, and cannot understand any thing Else by it than Ministerial Teaching. Others again can understand no Teaching of the Spirit in and by Ordinances, but dream that Souls under the Teachings of the Spirit, must live above Duties and Ordinances, cc av d n1 pn31 vvg, cc av av-j vvi dt n1, cc vmbx vvi d n1 av p-acp pn31 cs j vvg. ng2-jn av vmb vvi dx vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp cc p-acp n2, p-acp n1 cst n2 p-acp dt n2-vvg pp-f dt n1, vmb vvi p-acp n2 cc n2, (15) sermon (DIV2) 194 Page 108
1332 and so turn it into meer Enthusiasm, immediate impressions (which they pretend to) from the holy Spirit of God. and so turn it into mere Enthusiasm, immediate impressions (which they pretend to) from the holy Spirit of God. cc av vvb pn31 p-acp j n1, j n2 (r-crq pns32 vvb pc-acp) p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 194 Page 108
1333 It may be therefore worth our while to understand it a little. It may be Therefore worth our while to understand it a little. pn31 vmb vbi av j po12 n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 dt j. (15) sermon (DIV2) 194 Page 108
1334 You read of it prophesied of old, Isa. 54. 17. That the Children of the Church should be all taught of the Lord. You read of it prophesied of old, Isaiah 54. 17. That the Children of the Church should be all taught of the Lord. pn22 vvb pp-f pn31 vvd pp-f j, np1 crd crd cst dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vmd vbi d vvn pp-f dt n1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 195 Page 108
1335 You read in the New Testament of words which the Holy Ghost teacheth, 1 Cor. 2. 14. Yea it teacheth us not words only, You read in the New Testament of words which the Holy Ghost Teaches, 1 Cor. 2. 14. Yea it Teaches us not words only, pn22 vvb p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2 r-crq dt j n1 vvz, crd np1 crd crd uh pn31 vvz pno12 xx n2 av-j, (15) sermon (DIV2) 195 Page 108
1336 but things, 1 John 2. 27. But the Anointing which you have received in him, abideth in you, but things, 1 John 2. 27. But the Anointing which you have received in him, Abideth in you, cc-acp n2, crd np1 crd crd p-acp dt vvg r-crq pn22 vhb vvn p-acp pno31, vvz p-acp pn22, (15) sermon (DIV2) 195 Page 108
1337 and you need not that any man should teach you; and you need not that any man should teach you; cc pn22 vvb xx d d n1 vmd vvi pn22; (15) sermon (DIV2) 195 Page 108
1338 but as the same Anointing teacheth you all things, and is truth, and is no lye. but as the same Anointing Teaches you all things, and is truth, and is no lie. cc-acp c-acp dt d vvg vvz pn22 d n2, cc vbz n1, cc vbz av-dx n1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 195 Page 108
1339 Yea it was Christ's own Promise, Joh. 14. 26. But the Comforter, which the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, Yea it was Christ's own Promise, John 14. 26. But the Comforter, which the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, uh pn31 vbds npg1 d vvb, np1 crd crd p-acp dt n1, r-crq dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp po11 n1, pns31 vmb vvi pn22 d n2, (15) sermon (DIV2) 195 Page 108
1340 and bring to your remembrance whatsoever you have heard from me. So as that there is a Teaching of the Spirit, is out of all doubt. The only Questions are; and bring to your remembrance whatsoever you have herd from me. So as that there is a Teaching of the Spirit, is out of all doubt. The only Questions Are; cc vvi p-acp po22 n1 r-crq pn22 vhb vvn p-acp pno11. av p-acp d pc-acp vbz dt vvg pp-f dt n1, vbz av pp-f d n1. dt j n2 vbr; (15) sermon (DIV2) 195 Page 108
1341 1. Whether this be concomitant with Ministerial Teachings, and superadded to them; 1. Whither this be concomitant with Ministerial Teachings, and superadded to them; crd cs d vbb j p-acp j n2-vvg, cc vvd p-acp pno32; (15) sermon (DIV2) 196 Page 109
1342 which we maintain against those who are for immediate Teachings in raptures, and by immediate impressions; which we maintain against those who Are for immediate Teachings in raptures, and by immediate impressions; r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp d r-crq vbr p-acp j n2-vvg p-acp n2, cc p-acp j n2; (15) sermon (DIV2) 196 Page 109
1343 or a thing separate from them, and to which Ministerial Teachings are rather hinderances than any furtherance; which is what we deny. or a thing separate from them, and to which Ministerial Teachings Are rather hindrances than any furtherance; which is what we deny. cc dt n1 vvi p-acp pno32, cc p-acp r-crq j n2-vvg vbr av-c n2 cs d n1; r-crq vbz r-crq pns12 vvb. (15) sermon (DIV2) 196 Page 109
1344 For though we limit not the Holy One of Israel, but say, that as he did of Old, For though we limit not the Holy One of Israel, but say, that as he did of Old, p-acp cs pns12 vvb xx dt j pi pp-f np1, p-acp vvi, cst c-acp pns31 vdd pp-f n1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 196 Page 109
1345 thus teach his Prophets and Apostles; thus teach his prophets and Apostles; av vvb po31 n2 cc n2; (15) sermon (DIV2) 196 Page 109
1346 so he may by more immediate Impressions and Revelations, teach his People still what they are to do, or to avoid. so he may by more immediate Impressions and Revelations, teach his People still what they Are to do, or to avoid. av pns31 vmb p-acp dc j n2 cc n2, vvb po31 n1 av r-crq pns32 vbr pc-acp vdi, cc pc-acp vvi. (15) sermon (DIV2) 196 Page 109
1347 Yet we say, that the Book of Scripture being finished and sealed, no such Revelations are by any to be expected; Yet we say, that the Book of Scripture being finished and sealed, no such Revelations Are by any to be expected; av pns12 vvb, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vbg vvn cc vvn, dx d n2 vbr p-acp d pc-acp vbi vvn; (15) sermon (DIV2) 196 Page 109
1348 and if any man think he hath any such Impressions, Revelations, or extraordinary Teachings, they must be proved by the Word, with which, and if any man think he hath any such Impressions, Revelations, or extraordinary Teachings, they must be proved by the Word, with which, cc cs d n1 vvi pns31 vhz d d n2, n2, cc j n2-vvg, pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, p-acp r-crq, (15) sermon (DIV2) 196 Page 109
1349 if they do not agree, they proceed not from the holy Spirit of God, neither have they any Light in them. Secondly, if they do not agree, they proceed not from the holy Spirit of God, neither have they any Light in them. Secondly, cs pns32 vdb xx vvi, pns32 vvb xx p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, dx vhb pns32 d n1 p-acp pno32. ord, (15) sermon (DIV2) 196 Page 109
1350 2. Whether the Teachings of the Spirit be any thing more than Ministerial Teachings in the Preachings of the Gospel, which Teachings have such a constant presence of the Spirit of Grace with them, that if a man will, he may with those Aids and Assistances do what God requireth of him in order to his Eternal Salvation, 2. Whither the Teachings of the Spirit be any thing more than Ministerial Teachings in the Preachings of the Gospel, which Teachings have such a constant presence of the Spirit of Grace with them, that if a man will, he may with those Aids and Assistances do what God requires of him in order to his Eternal Salvation, crd cs dt n2-vvg pp-f dt n1 vbb d n1 av-dc cs j n2-vvg p-acp dt n2-vvg pp-f dt n1, r-crq n2-vvg vhb d dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32, cst cs dt n1 vmb, pns31 vmb p-acp d n2 cc n2 vdb r-crq np1 vvz pp-f pno31 p-acp n1 p-acp po31 j n1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 197 Page 109
1351 and avoid what God would have him to avoid. and avoid what God would have him to avoid. cc vvi r-crq np1 vmd vhi pno31 pc-acp vvi. (15) sermon (DIV2) 197 Page 109
1352 We affirm they are, and that there is no such power in the Will of Man, in the use of those common Aids and Assistances, We affirm they Are, and that there is no such power in the Will of Man, in the use of those Common Aids and Assistances, pns12 vvb pns32 vbr, cc cst pc-acp vbz dx d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n2 cc n2, (15) sermon (DIV2) 197 Page 109
1353 and that there is a Teaching of the Spirit in the use of the Word, far beyond the power and virtue of the Word. and that there is a Teaching of the Spirit in the use of the Word, Far beyond the power and virtue of the Word. cc cst pc-acp vbz dt vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, av-j p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 197 Page 109
1354 The Object of this Teaching we make to be the Elect of God. The Object of this Teaching we make to be the Elect of God. dt n1 pp-f d vvg pns12 vvb pc-acp vbi dt j pp-f np1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 197 Page 109
1355 Reprobates as well as chosen Vessels, may be taught by the Ministerial Teaching of the Word, Reprobates as well as chosen Vessels, may be taught by the Ministerial Teaching of the Word, n2-jn p-acp av c-acp vvn n2, vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt j vvg pp-f dt n1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 197 Page 109
1356 and have that external Communion with God in his Word, which I before mentioned; and have that external Communion with God in his Word, which I before mentioned; cc vhb d j n1 p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1, r-crq pns11 p-acp vvn; (15) sermon (DIV2) 197 Page 109
1357 but the Elect of God, and such as shall be eternally saved only, know any thing of these Teachings; but the Elect of God, and such as shall be eternally saved only, know any thing of these Teachings; cc-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc d c-acp vmb vbi av-j vvn av-j, vvb d n1 pp-f d n2-vvg; (15) sermon (DIV2) 197 Page 109
1358 and to such are restricted throughout all Scripture, in such places as make any mention of them. and to such Are restricted throughout all Scripture, in such places as make any mention of them. cc p-acp d vbr vvn p-acp d n1, p-acp d n2 c-acp vvi d n1 pp-f pno32. (15) sermon (DIV2) 197 Page 109
1359 The more immediate Object is the Understanding, Will and Affections. The Ministerial Teaching reacheth the Eyes and Ears, and exteriour senses, and thence cometh into the thoughts, The more immediate Object is the Understanding, Will and Affections. The Ministerial Teaching reaches the Eyes and Ears, and exterior Senses, and thence comes into the thoughts, dt dc j n1 vbz dt n1, vmb cc n2. dt j vvg vvz dt n2 cc n2, cc j-jn n2, cc av vvz p-acp dt n2, (15) sermon (DIV2) 197 Page 109
1361 it reacheth not the more inward part of the Soul. The things of the Spirit, 1 Cor. 2. 10, 12. are revealed to those who have received the Spirit; it reaches not the more inward part of the Soul. The things of the Spirit, 1 Cor. 2. 10, 12. Are revealed to those who have received the Spirit; pn31 vvz xx dt av-dc j n1 pp-f dt n1 dt n2 pp-f dt n1, crd np1 crd crd, crd vbr vvn p-acp d r-crq vhb vvn dt n1; (15) sermon (DIV2) 197 Page 109
1362 V. 14. The Natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit, nor can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. V. 14. The Natural man receives not the things of the Spirit, nor can he know them, Because they Are spiritually discerned. np1 crd dt j n1 vvz xx dt n2 pp-f dt n1, ccx vmb pns31 vvi pno32, c-acp pns32 vbr av-j vvn. (15) sermon (DIV2) 197 Page 109
1363 I therefore call it an internal spiritual Communion with God in his Word. I Therefore call it an internal spiritual Communion with God in his Word. pns11 av vvb pn31 dt j j n1 p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 197 Page 110
1364 But yet for the fuller understanding of this, it is reasonable that I should shew you how the Spirit Teacheth the Elect Soul in and by the Ordinance, that you may see and understand what there is more in this Spiritual Teaching, in this internal Communion with God in his Word and Ordinances, But yet for the fuller understanding of this, it is reasonable that I should show you how the Spirit Teaches the Elect Soul in and by the Ordinance, that you may see and understand what there is more in this Spiritual Teaching, in this internal Communion with God in his Word and Ordinances, p-acp av p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f d, pn31 vbz j cst pns11 vmd vvi pn22 c-crq dt n1 vvz dt j-vvn n1 p-acp cc p-acp dt n1, cst pn22 vmb vvi cc vvi r-crq a-acp vbz av-dc p-acp d j vvg, p-acp d j n1 p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1 cc n2, (15) sermon (DIV2) 197 Page 110
1365 than in the meer Teaching of the Letter, meer Ministerial Teaching separated from this. than in the mere Teaching of the letter, mere Ministerial Teaching separated from this. cs p-acp dt j vvg pp-f dt n1, j j vvg vvn p-acp d. (15) sermon (DIV2) 197 Page 110
1366 I told you before these Teachings were not by immediate Enthusiasms, Impressions, or Revelations of new things; I told you before these Teachings were not by immediate Enthusiasms, Impressions, or Revelations of new things; pns11 vvd pn22 p-acp d n2-vvg vbr xx p-acp j n2, n2, cc n2 pp-f j n2; (15) sermon (DIV2) 198 Page 110
1367 for, I pray observe, there is a twofold Revelation; the one I may call A simple, immediate first Revelation. for, I pray observe, there is a twofold Revelation; the one I may call A simple, immediate First Revelation. p-acp, pns11 vvb vvi, a-acp vbz dt j n1; dt crd pns11 vmb vvi dt j, j ord n1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 198 Page 110
1368 Thus God of old taught the Patriarchs and Moses, and the Prophets, and the Apostles. All Scripture was by inspiration from God, and holy men spake as they were inspired by God. Thus God of old taught the Patriarchs and Moses, and the prophets, and the Apostles. All Scripture was by inspiration from God, and holy men spoke as they were inspired by God. av np1 pp-f j vvd dt n2 cc np1, cc dt n2, cc dt n2. d n1 vbds p-acp n1 p-acp np1, cc j n2 vvd c-acp pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp np1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 198 Page 110
1369 Thus God was pleased to teach the Guides of his Church, before the holy Scripture was written, at least fully written, Thus God was pleased to teach the Guides of his Church, before the holy Scripture was written, At least Fully written, av np1 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp dt j n1 vbds vvn, p-acp ds av-j vvn, (15) sermon (DIV2) 198 Page 110
1370 and a Curse annexed (as a Seal to that Book) to them that should add any thing to it. and a Curse annexed (as a Seal to that Book) to them that should add any thing to it. cc dt n1 vvn (c-acp dt n1 p-acp d n1) p-acp pno32 cst vmd vvi d n1 p-acp pn31. (15) sermon (DIV2) 198 Page 110
1371 This is a Teaching some would be at, but what need of it, if the Scriptures (as the Apostle tells us) are able to make the man of God wise to salvation, furnished to every good work? This is a Teaching Some would be At, but what need of it, if the Scriptures (as the Apostle tells us) Are able to make the man of God wise to salvation, furnished to every good work? d vbz dt vvg d vmd vbi p-acp, cc-acp q-crq n1 pp-f pn31, cs dt n2 (c-acp dt n1 vvz pno12) vbr j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 j p-acp n1, vvn p-acp d j n1? (15) sermon (DIV2) 198 Page 110
1372 Secondly, There is another kind of Revelation, which we may for distinction sake, call a compounded, mediate Revelation; it is the further Revelation of what God hath revealed in his Word; Secondly, There is Another kind of Revelation, which we may for distinction sake, call a compounded, mediate Revelation; it is the further Revelation of what God hath revealed in his Word; ord, pc-acp vbz j-jn n1 pp-f n1, r-crq pns12 vmb p-acp n1 n1, vvb dt vvn, vvi n1; pn31 vbz dt jc n1 pp-f r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp po31 n1; (15) sermon (DIV2) 199 Page 110
1373 but we wanted a proper medium to see it in; but we wanted a proper medium to see it in; cc-acp pns12 vvd dt j fw-la p-acp vvi pn31 p-acp; (15) sermon (DIV2) 199 Page 110
1374 we were blind and dark, and our Eyes stuck in the bark and surface of Scripture. we were blind and dark, and our Eyes stuck in the bark and surface of Scripture. pns12 vbdr j cc j, cc po12 n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 199 Page 110
1375 Thus it is yet true, 1 Cor. 2. 10. That God revealeth to his People by his Spirit, the deep things of God, the things which Eye hath not seen, Thus it is yet true, 1 Cor. 2. 10. That God Revealeth to his People by his Spirit, the deep things of God, the things which Eye hath not seen, av pn31 vbz av j, crd np1 crd crd cst np1 vvz p-acp po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, dt j-jn n2 pp-f np1, dt n2 r-crq n1 vhz xx vvn, (15) sermon (DIV2) 199 Page 110
1376 nor hath Ear heard, nor can it enter into the Heart of man to conceive the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. nor hath Ear herd, nor can it enter into the Heart of man to conceive the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. ccx vhz n1 vvn, ccx vmb pn31 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno32 cst vvb pno31. (15) sermon (DIV2) 199 Page 110
1377 But of this I shall speak more by and by. But of this I shall speak more by and by. cc-acp pp-f d pns11 vmb vvi av-dc p-acp cc p-acp. (15) sermon (DIV2) 199 Page 110
1397 Nay, for the more common notions of Religion concerning the Immortality of the Soul, the Nature of God, the Doctrines of Faith, Repentance, Good works; Nay, for the more Common notions of Religion Concerning the Immortality of the Soul, the Nature of God, the Doctrines of Faith, Repentance, Good works; uh, p-acp dt av-dc j n2 pp-f n1 vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n2 pp-f n1, n1, j n2; (15) sermon (DIV2) 203 Page 111
1378 That I may therefore give you (at least) my apprehension concerning the due notion of the Spirit's Teaching, so as it shall not be confounded with bare Ministerial Teachings, which I take to be a great debasing of the notion of it, on the one hand, That I may Therefore give you (At least) my apprehension Concerning the due notion of the Spirit's Teaching, so as it shall not be confounded with bore Ministerial Teachings, which I take to be a great debasing of the notion of it, on the one hand, cst pns11 vmb av vvi pn22 (p-acp ds) po11 n1 vvg dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1|vbz vvg, av c-acp pn31 vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp j j n2-vvg, r-crq pns11 vvb pc-acp vbi dt j vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f pn31, p-acp dt crd n1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 200 Page 110
1379 nor be made opposite to Ministerial Teaching, and that made useless on the other hand: nor be made opposite to Ministerial Teaching, and that made useless on the other hand: ccx vbi vvn j-jn p-acp j vvg, cc cst vvd j p-acp dt j-jn n1: (15) sermon (DIV2) 200 Page 110
1380 I shall shew you that in order to the Salvation of a Soul, there is a Teaching of the Spirit necessary added to, I shall show you that in order to the Salvation of a Soul, there is a Teaching of the Spirit necessary added to, pns11 vmb vvi pn22 d p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vbz dt vvg pp-f dt n1 j vvn p-acp, (15) sermon (DIV2) 200 Page 110
1381 or over and above Ministerial Teachings. I shall open it in four or five particulars. 1. The Spirit teacheth by special Illumination. or over and above Ministerial Teachings. I shall open it in four or five particulars. 1. The Spirit Teaches by special Illumination. cc a-acp cc p-acp j n2-vvg. pns11 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp crd cc crd n2-j. crd dt n1 vvz p-acp j n1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 200 Page 110
1382 There is a common Illumination, which is the Effect of the Spirit also; There is a Common Illumination, which is the Effect of the Spirit also; pc-acp vbz dt j n1, r-crq vbz dt vvb pp-f dt n1 av; (15) sermon (DIV2) 201 Page 110
1383 but of the Spirit working in a way of common grace, by which men receive the common notions of Religious Truths. but of the Spirit working in a Way of Common grace, by which men receive the Common notions of Religious Truths. cc-acp pp-f dt n1 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, p-acp r-crq n2 vvb dt j n2 pp-f j n2. (15) sermon (DIV2) 201 Page 110
1384 There are two diseases or faults in the Soul of a Christian, which hinder its learning spiritual things. There Are two diseases or Faults in the Soul of a Christian, which hinder its learning spiritual things. pc-acp vbr crd n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt njp, r-crq vvb po31 n1 j n2. (15) sermon (DIV2) 201 Page 111
1385 1. The first is, a listlesness, or indisposition to learn or hear any thing of that nature. 1. The First is, a listlessness, or indisposition to Learn or hear any thing of that nature. crd dt ord vbz, dt n1, cc n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi d n1 pp-f d n1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 202 Page 111
1386 You may see this in mens slighting of the Word of God, till God hath wrought some saving work in their hearts, they have no mind to read the holy Scriptures, You may see this in men's slighting of the Word of God, till God hath wrought Some Saving work in their hearts, they have no mind to read the holy Scriptures, pn22 vmb vvi d p-acp ng2 vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp np1 vhz vvn d j-vvg n1 p-acp po32 n2, pns32 vhb dx n1 pc-acp vvi dt j n2, (15) sermon (DIV2) 202 Page 111
1387 nor yet to hear them faithfully opened and applied: nor yet to hear them faithfully opened and applied: ccx av pc-acp vvi pno32 av-j vvn cc vvn: (15) sermon (DIV2) 202 Page 111
1388 And could you but enter into peoples hearts (which yet you may know by what was the temper of your own hearts before God wrought a change on them) you would see this yet further confirmed unto you; this God in conversion removes; And could you but enter into peoples hearts (which yet you may know by what was the temper of your own hearts before God wrought a change on them) you would see this yet further confirmed unto you; this God in conversion removes; cc vmd pn22 p-acp vvi p-acp ng1 n2 (r-crq av pn22 vmb vvi p-acp r-crq vbds dt n1 pp-f po22 d n2 p-acp np1 vvd dt n1 p-acp pno32) pn22 vmd vvi d av av-jc vvn p-acp pn22; d np1 p-acp n1 vvz; (15) sermon (DIV2) 202 Page 111
1389 but this is not that which I have here to do with. but this is not that which I have Here to do with. cc-acp d vbz xx d r-crq pns11 vhb av pc-acp vdi p-acp. (15) sermon (DIV2) 202 Page 111
1390 2. There is besides this a natural blindness and deafness, that a poor creature cannot see nor hear. 2. There is beside this a natural blindness and deafness, that a poor creature cannot see nor hear. crd pc-acp vbz p-acp d dt j n1 cc n1, cst dt j n1 vmbx vvi ccx vvi. (15) sermon (DIV2) 203 Page 111
1391 In Jer. 5. 21. you find these words, Hear now this O you foolish people, and void of understanding, who have Eyes, and see not, Ears, and hear not! In Jer. 5. 21. you find these words, Hear now this Oh you foolish people, and void of understanding, who have Eyes, and see not, Ears, and hear not! p-acp np1 crd crd pn22 vvb d n2, vvb av d uh pn22 j n1, cc j pp-f n1, r-crq vhb n2, cc vvb xx, n2, cc vvb xx! (15) sermon (DIV2) 203 Page 111
1392 Every natural man is one of these who have Eyes, and see not, Ears, and hear not. Every natural man is one of these who have Eyes, and see not, Ears, and hear not. d j n1 vbz pi pp-f d r-crq vhb n2, cc vvb xx, n2, cc vvb xx. (15) sermon (DIV2) 203 Page 111
1393 The mysteries of the Kingdom of God are foolishness to the natural Soul; The Mysteres of the Kingdom of God Are foolishness to the natural Soul; dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vbr n1 p-acp dt j n1; (15) sermon (DIV2) 203 Page 111
1394 what a notion of Regeneration had Nicodemus? Joh. 3. what notions of Justification, Union with Christ, the indwelling of the Spirit, Faith, &c. have some others discovered? Natural men have rational Souls, as well as others, what a notion of Regeneration had Nicodemus? John 3. what notions of Justification, union with christ, the indwelling of the Spirit, Faith, etc. have Some Others discovered? Natural men have rational Souls, as well as Others, r-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vhd np1? np1 crd q-crq n2 pp-f n1, n1 p-acp np1, dt vvg pp-f dt n1, n1, av vhb d n2-jn vvn? j n2 vhb j n2, c-acp av c-acp n2-jn, (15) sermon (DIV2) 203 Page 111
1395 and by the workings of them understand many Propositions in Religion, which shine in the light of Natural Reason; but there are Mysteries of the Kingdom of God, Doctrines that shine only in the light of Scripture; and by the workings of them understand many Propositions in Religion, which shine in the Light of Natural Reason; but there Are Mysteres of the Kingdom of God, Doctrines that shine only in the Light of Scripture; cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f pno32 vvi d n2 p-acp n1, r-crq vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1; p-acp a-acp vbr n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, n2 cst vvb av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (15) sermon (DIV2) 203 Page 111
1396 of these they understand little or nothing: of these they understand little or nothing: pp-f d pns32 vvb j cc pix: (15) sermon (DIV2) 203 Page 111
1398 when once the heart is changed, the Soul seeth them in quite another light, and hath quite another notion of them than it had before, when once the heart is changed, the Soul sees them in quite Another Light, and hath quite Another notion of them than it had before, c-crq a-acp dt n1 vbz vvn, dt n1 vvz pno32 p-acp av j-jn n1, cc vhz av j-jn n1 pp-f pno32 cs pn31 vhd a-acp, (15) sermon (DIV2) 203 Page 111
1399 while it was only under the instruction of Reason, and the Ministerial instruction of Men. while it was only under the instruction of Reason, and the Ministerial instruction of Men. cs pn31 vbds av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt j n1 pp-f n2. (15) sermon (DIV2) 203 Page 111
1400 Paul prayeth for the Ephesians, Ephes. 1. 17, 18. That the God of Glory would give them the Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation in the knowledge of him, the Eyes of their understanding being inlightened, &c. It is the Spirit that inlighteneth the understanding, Paul Prayeth for the Ephesians, Ephesians 1. 17, 18. That the God of Glory would give them the Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation in the knowledge of him, the Eyes of their understanding being enlightened, etc. It is the Spirit that Enlighteneth the understanding, np1 vvz p-acp dt np1, np1 crd crd, crd cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vmd vvi pno32 dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31, dt n2 pp-f po32 n1 vbg vvn, av pn31 vbz dt n1 cst vvz dt n1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 203 Page 111
1401 and inableth it to a fuller, and further comprehension of, and insight into the Spiritual Mysteries of the Kingdom of God. and enableth it to a fuller, and further comprehension of, and insight into the Spiritual Mysteres of the Kingdom of God. cc vvz pn31 p-acp dt jc, cc jc n1 pp-f, cc n1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 203 Page 111
1402 When the Disciples came to our Saviour, Matth. 13. 10. and asked him, why he spake to the multitude in Parables, he tells them, v. 11. because it was given to his Disciples to know the Mysteries of the Kingdom of God, but to the multitude it was not given. When the Disciples Come to our Saviour, Matthew 13. 10. and asked him, why he spoke to the multitude in Parables, he tells them, v. 11. Because it was given to his Disciples to know the Mysteres of the Kingdom of God, but to the multitude it was not given. c-crq dt n2 vvd p-acp po12 n1, np1 crd crd cc vvd pno31, c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 p-acp n2, pns31 vvz pno32, n1 crd p-acp pn31 vbds vvn p-acp po31 n2 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp p-acp dt n1 pn31 vbds xx vvn. (15) sermon (DIV2) 203 Page 111
1403 From hence have proceeded the vain speculations and reasonings of one part of the world, that have pretended to more Learning and Knowledge than others; From hence have proceeded the vain speculations and reasonings of one part of the world, that have pretended to more Learning and Knowledge than Others; p-acp av vhi vvn dt j n2 cc n2-vvg pp-f crd n1 pp-f dt n1, cst vhb vvn p-acp dc n1 cc n1 cs n2-jn; (15) sermon (DIV2) 203 Page 112
1404 and the prophane scoffs and mockings of a more silly part of it, at the greatest Mysteries of the Kingdom of God. and the profane scoffs and mockings of a more silly part of it, At the greatest Mysteres of the Kingdom of God. cc dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f dt av-dc j n1 pp-f pn31, p-acp dt js n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 203 Page 112
1405 Some by Wisdom know not God, being under the meer conduct of reason, and tying up themselves to the meer informations of that natural Eye: some by Wisdom know not God, being under the mere conduct of reason, and tying up themselves to the mere informations of that natural Eye: d p-acp n1 vvb xx np1, vbg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, cc vvg p-acp px32 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f d j n1: (15) sermon (DIV2) 203 Page 112
1406 Some knowing less, have blasphemed God, and the holy things of God, counting their own Ignorance a sufficient excuse for their Blasphemy. None knoweth the things of God aright, some knowing less, have blasphemed God, and the holy things of God, counting their own Ignorance a sufficient excuse for their Blasphemy. None Knoweth the things of God aright, d vvg av-dc, vhb vvn np1, cc dt j n2 pp-f np1, vvg po32 d n1 dt j n1 p-acp po32 n1. pi vvz dt n2 pp-f np1 av, (15) sermon (DIV2) 203 Page 112
1407 but he that is under the Teaching of the Spirit. Take the first Principle of all Religion, viz. That the holy Scriptures are the Word of God; but he that is under the Teaching of the Spirit. Take the First Principle of all Religion, viz. That the holy Scriptures Are the Word of God; cc-acp pns31 cst vbz p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1. vvb dt ord n1 pp-f d n1, n1 cst dt j n2 vbr dt n1 pp-f np1; (15) sermon (DIV2) 203 Page 112
1408 no Soul knoweth this as he ought to know it, but he that is under a further Teaching than that of the Church, or of Reason; much less doth it know the momentous Propositions that are contained in those holy Writings. no Soul Knoweth this as he ought to know it, but he that is under a further Teaching than that of the Church, or of Reason; much less does it know the momentous Propositions that Are contained in those holy Writings. dx n1 vvz d c-acp pns31 vmd pc-acp vvi pn31, cc-acp pns31 cst vbz p-acp dt av-jc vvg cs d pp-f dt n1, cc pp-f n1; d dc vdz pn31 vvi dt j n2 cst vbr vvn p-acp d j n2-vvg. (15) sermon (DIV2) 203 Page 112
1409 To all knowledge there is required, 1. A sufficient Revelation. 2. A sufficiency in our faculty to receive and comprehend the Revelation. To all knowledge there is required, 1. A sufficient Revelation. 2. A sufficiency in our faculty to receive and comprehend the Revelation. p-acp d n1 a-acp vbz vvn, crd dt j n1. crd dt n1 p-acp po12 n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 203 Page 112
1410 The holy Scriptures are a sufficient Revelation of all Truth. The holy Scriptures Are a sufficient Revelation of all Truth. dt j n2 vbr dt j n1 pp-f d n1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 203 Page 112
1411 There are no Mysteries of the Kingdom of God to be admitted, but what are there revealed. There Are no Mysteres of the Kingdom of God to be admitted, but what Are there revealed. pc-acp vbr dx n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vbi vvn, cc-acp q-crq vbr a-acp vvn. (15) sermon (DIV2) 203 Page 112
1412 But we want a visive faculty, a sufficiency in our understandings to apprehend, and to conceive them, till the Lord by the finger of his Spirit toucheth our Ears, and saith, Ephatha, be opened. But we want a visive faculty, a sufficiency in our understandings to apprehend, and to conceive them, till the Lord by the finger of his Spirit touches our Ears, and Says, Ephatha, be opened. cc-acp pns12 vvb dt j n1, dt n1 p-acp po12 n2 pc-acp vvi, cc pc-acp vvi pno32, c-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvz po12 n2, cc vvz, np1, vbb vvn. (15) sermon (DIV2) 203 Page 112
1413 When Peter made his confession of Christ, for which Christ blessed him, Christ addeth; Flesh and blood hath not revealed it to him. When Peter made his Confessi of christ, for which christ blessed him, christ adds; Flesh and blood hath not revealed it to him. c-crq np1 vvd po31 n1 pp-f np1, p-acp r-crq np1 vvd pno31, np1 vvz; n1 cc n1 vhz xx vvn pn31 p-acp pno31. (15) sermon (DIV2) 203 Page 112
1414 Secondly, The Spirit teacheth by a special Application of the Word to the Conscience. The Word as written is no more directed to one man than to another; it equally concerneth all men. Secondly, The Spirit Teaches by a special Application of the Word to the Conscience. The Word as written is no more directed to one man than to Another; it equally concerns all men. ord, dt n1 vvz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1. dt n1 c-acp vvn vbz dx av-dc vvn p-acp crd n1 cs p-acp j-jn; pn31 av-jn vvz d n2. (15) sermon (DIV2) 204 Page 112
1415 When we Preach we are like Benhadad 's Archers, we draw Bows at adventures, and let the Lord's Arrows fly, who is it that directs them betwixt the joints of one harness more than another? that when we reprove sin, When we Preach we Are like Benhadad is Archers, we draw Bows At adventures, and let the Lord's Arrows fly, who is it that directs them betwixt the Joints of one harness more than Another? that when we reprove since, c-crq pns12 vvb pns12 vbr j np1 vbz n2, pns12 vvb n2 p-acp n2, cc vvb dt ng1 n2 vvb, r-crq vbz pn31 cst vvz pno32 p-acp dt n2 pp-f crd n1 av-dc cs j-jn? cst c-crq pns12 vvb n1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 204 Page 112
1416 and denounce the Judgments of God against it, saith to this or that sinner, Thou art the man; or when we display the grace of the Gospel, and denounce the Judgments of God against it, Says to this or that sinner, Thou art the man; or when we display the grace of the Gospel, cc vvi dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp pn31, vvz p-acp d cc d n1, pns21 vb2r dt n1; cc c-crq pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 204 Page 112
1417 and open the Promises of God, teacheth one Soul to apply them, while another refuseth the comfort of them: and open the Promises of God, Teaches one Soul to apply them, while Another Refuseth the Comfort of them: cc vvi dt vvz pp-f np1, vvz crd n1 pc-acp vvi pno32, cs j-jn vvz dt n1 pp-f pno32: (15) sermon (DIV2) 204 Page 112
1418 All special Application of the Word to the Soul, (which indeed is the true Teaching) is from the holy Spirit of God. All special Application of the Word to the Soul, (which indeed is the true Teaching) is from the holy Spirit of God. d j n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (r-crq av vbz dt j vvg) vbz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 204 Page 112
1419 It is the Spirit that was promised, Joh. 16. 8. to convince the world of Sin, Righteousness and Judgment. It is the Spirit which convinceth the Soul of Truth, of Wrath, of Love, indeed of any thing of Spiritual Revelation. It is the Spirit that was promised, John 16. 8. to convince the world of since, Righteousness and Judgement. It is the Spirit which Convinces the Soul of Truth, of Wrath, of Love, indeed of any thing of Spiritual Revelation. pn31 vbz dt n1 cst vbds vvn, np1 crd crd p-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, n1 cc n1. pn31 vbz dt n1 r-crq vvz dt n1 pp-f n1, pp-f n1, pp-f vvb, av pp-f d n1 pp-f j n1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 204 Page 112
1420 It is the Spirit that makes the Word stick to the Soul: It is the Spirit that makes the Word stick to the Soul: pn31 vbz dt n1 cst vvz dt n1 vvb p-acp dt n1: (15) sermon (DIV2) 204 Page 112
1421 All the Ministers on Earth cannot make a threatning to stick to the heart of an hard and impenitent sinner, All the Ministers on Earth cannot make a threatening to stick to the heart of an hard and impenitent sinner, d dt n2 p-acp n1 vmbx vvi dt vvg pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j cc j n1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 204 Page 113
1422 nor a Promise stick to a broken and contrite heart, until the Spirit comes and joyneth with the Ministration of the Word. nor a Promise stick to a broken and contrite heart, until the Spirit comes and Joineth with the Ministration of the Word. ccx dt n1 vvb p-acp dt vvn cc j n1, p-acp dt n1 vvz cc vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 204 Page 113
1423 We sometimes meditate of the Lord's terrours, and compose Discourses with the best Art we are able, We sometime meditate of the Lord's terrors, and compose Discourses with the best Art we Are able, pns12 av vvi pp-f dt ng1 n2, cc vvi n2 p-acp dt js n1 pns12 vbr j, (15) sermon (DIV2) 204 Page 113
1424 and in the vanity of our hearts, are, it may be, sometimes saying within our selves, and in the vanity of our hearts, Are, it may be, sometime saying within our selves, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, vbr, pn31 vmb vbi, av vvg p-acp po12 n2, (15) sermon (DIV2) 204 Page 113
1425 Surely this Sermon will alarum some sinners, open some blind Eyes. Surely this Sermon will alarm Some Sinners, open Some blind Eyes. av-j d n1 vmb n1 d n2, vvb d j n2. (15) sermon (DIV2) 204 Page 113
1426 Another time we study the Grace of the Gospel, and with the best Art we can compose Discourses to affect Souls with the sense of the love of God in Jesus Christ, another time we study the Grace of the Gospel, and with the best Art we can compose Discourses to affect Souls with the sense of the love of God in jesus christ, j-jn n1 pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc p-acp dt js n1 pns12 vmb vvi n2 pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1 np1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 204 Page 113
1427 and are ready to think, surely this Discourse will affect some Souls, and bring them to love and admire Jesus Christ, to seek to him for pardon and forgiveness, to receive him as the Saviour of man, as their Saviour. and Are ready to think, surely this Discourse will affect Some Souls, and bring them to love and admire jesus christ, to seek to him for pardon and forgiveness, to receive him as the Saviour of man, as their Saviour. cc vbr j pc-acp vvi, av-j d n1 vmb vvi d n2, cc vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi cc vvi np1 np1, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp po32 n1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 204 Page 113
1428 We go about our work, and when we have done, we see cause to return unto the Lord that sent us, mourning, We go about our work, and when we have done, we see cause to return unto the Lord that sent us, mourning, pns12 vvb p-acp po12 n1, cc c-crq pns12 vhb vdn, pns12 vvb n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 cst vvd pno12, n1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 204 Page 113
1429 and saying, We have laboured in vain, and spent our strength for nothing, and in vain. and saying, We have laboured in vain, and spent our strength for nothing, and in vain. cc vvg, pns12 vhb vvn p-acp j, cc vvn po12 n1 p-acp pix, cc p-acp j. (15) sermon (DIV2) 204 Page 113
1430 The Spirit of the Lord moves not upon the face of our waters; there's not one Soul washed from its filthiness: The Spirit of the Lord moves not upon the face of our waters; there's not one Soul washed from its filthiness: dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2; pc-acp|vbz xx crd n1 vvn p-acp po31 n1: (15) sermon (DIV2) 204 Page 113
1431 The Angel comes not and troubles the waters; The Angel comes not and Troubles the waters; dt n1 vvz xx cc vvz dt n2; (15) sermon (DIV2) 204 Page 113
1432 though our people lye from year to year at the Pool, yet possible not a Soul is cured of its infirmity. though our people lie from year to year At the Pool, yet possible not a Soul is cured of its infirmity. cs po12 n1 vvi p-acp n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, av j xx dt n1 vbz vvn pp-f po31 n1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 204 Page 113
1434 The Word, the Minister teacheth us by communicating notions, but the Spirit only teacheth by particular and effectual Application of notions to our Souls advantage. The Word, the Minister Teaches us by communicating notions, but the Spirit only Teaches by particular and effectual Application of notions to our Souls advantage. dt n1, dt n1 vvz pno12 p-acp vvg n2, cc-acp dt n1 av-j vvz p-acp j cc j n1 pp-f n2 p-acp po12 n2 n1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 204 Page 113
1435 Thirdly, The Spirit teacheth by evident Demonstration. Thirdly, The Spirit Teaches by evident Demonstration. ord, dt n1 vvz p-acp j n1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 205 Page 113
1436 There is a threefold Demonstration of things. 1. The Demonstration of Sense. Thus it is demonstrable, that the Fire burneth, that Snow is white; There is a threefold Demonstration of things. 1. The Demonstration of Sense. Thus it is demonstrable, that the Fire burns, that Snow is white; pc-acp vbz dt j n1 pp-f n2. crd dt n1 pp-f n1. av pn31 vbz j, cst dt n1 vvz, cst n1 vbz j-jn; (15) sermon (DIV2) 205 Page 113
1437 all know that spiritual things come under no such Demonstration. 2. The Demonstration of Reason; thus a proper effect is a demonstration of the cause: all know that spiritual things come under no such Demonstration. 2. The Demonstration of Reason; thus a proper Effect is a demonstration of the cause: d vvb cst j n2 vvb p-acp dx d n1. crd dt n1 pp-f n1; av dt j n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (15) sermon (DIV2) 205 Page 113
1438 Some Propositions in Religion are indeed capable of this demonstration. The Creation demonstrateth a Creator, &c. But alas! some Propositions in Religion Are indeed capable of this demonstration. The Creation Demonstrates a Creator, etc. But alas! d n2 p-acp n1 vbr av j pp-f d n1. dt n1 vvz dt n1, av p-acp uh! (15) sermon (DIV2) 205 Page 113
1439 there are very few things in Religion that fall under the demonstration of Reason; there Are very few things in Religion that fallen under the demonstration of Reason; pc-acp vbr av d n2 p-acp n1 cst vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (15) sermon (DIV2) 205 Page 113
1440 most Propositions of that nature depend upon Revelation; and the•truth of them is to be judged from thence. most Propositions of that nature depend upon Revelation; and the•truth of them is to be judged from thence. ds n2 pp-f d n1 vvb p-acp n1; cc n1 pp-f pno32 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp av. (15) sermon (DIV2) 205 Page 113
1441 That Christ is the eternal Son of God; That he took upon him our Nature; died for Sinners: That christ is the Eternal Son of God; That he took upon him our Nature; died for Sinners: cst np1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1; cst pns31 vvd p-acp pno31 po12 n1; vvd p-acp n2: (15) sermon (DIV2) 205 Page 113
1442 In short, all the main Propositions of Religion, all Propositions immediately concerning our Salvation, all Articles of Faith, are things which fall not under the demonstration of Reason. 3. There is therefore Thirdly, a Demonstration of the Spirit. St. Paul tells us his Preaching was in the Demonstration of the Spirit, that is, attended with the Demonstration of the Spirit; and (let Scoffers say what they will) if this Demonstration of the Spirit attendeth not all our Preaching, we do but beat the Air, and labour in vain. In short, all the main Propositions of Religion, all Propositions immediately Concerning our Salvation, all Articles of Faith, Are things which fallen not under the demonstration of Reason. 3. There is Therefore Thirdly, a Demonstration of the Spirit. Saint Paul tells us his Preaching was in the Demonstration of the Spirit, that is, attended with the Demonstration of the Spirit; and (let Scoffers say what they will) if this Demonstration of the Spirit attends not all our Preaching, we do but beatrice the Air, and labour in vain. p-acp j, d dt j n2 pp-f n1, d n2 av-j vvg po12 n1, d n2 pp-f n1, vbr n2 r-crq vvb xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. crd pc-acp vbz av ord, dt n1 pp-f dt n1. n1 np1 vvz pno12 po31 vvg vbds p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst vbz, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; cc (vvn n2 vvi r-crq pns32 vmb) cs d n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz xx d po12 vvg, pns12 vdb p-acp vvi dt n1, cc n1 p-acp j. (15) sermon (DIV2) 205 Page 114
1443 Logicians rightly tell us of two sorts of Arguments: Logicians rightly tell us of two sorts of Arguments: n2 av-jn vvb pno12 pp-f crd n2 pp-f n2: (15) sermon (DIV2) 205 Page 114
1444 The one they call Topicks; the other Demonstrations: The difference of them lies in the effects they have upon our minds: The one they call Topicks; the other Demonstrations: The difference of them lies in the effects they have upon our minds: dt pi pns32 vvb np2; dt j-jn n2: dt n1 pp-f pno32 n2 p-acp dt n2 pns32 vhb p-acp po12 n2: (15) sermon (DIV2) 205 Page 114
1445 The former make a thing only probable to us, the other make it certain. The former make a thing only probable to us, the other make it certain. dt j vvi dt n1 av-j j p-acp pno12, dt n-jn vvb pn31 j. (15) sermon (DIV2) 205 Page 114
1446 If a notion appears only probable to us, we have some doubts and fears, and suspicions about the truth of it. If a notion appears only probable to us, we have Some doubts and fears, and suspicions about the truth of it. cs dt n1 vvz av-j j p-acp pno12, pns12 vhb d n2 cc n2, cc n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. (15) sermon (DIV2) 205 Page 114
1447 Nothing is demonstrated to us, but that of the truth of which we have no further doubts, against which we can make no Objections. Nothing is demonstrated to us, but that of the truth of which we have no further doubts, against which we can make no Objections. np1 vbz vvn p-acp pno12, cc-acp d pp-f dt n1 pp-f r-crq pns12 vhb dx jc n2, p-acp r-crq pns12 vmb vvi dx n2. (15) sermon (DIV2) 205 Page 114
1448 Now nothing but the Spirit of God thus teacheth. The Gifts of Ministers are various; the discourses of some may be meer words, oratorial discourses; Now nothing but the Spirit of God thus Teaches. The Gifts of Ministers Are various; the discourses of Some may be mere words, oratorial discourses; av pix cc-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 av vvz. dt n2 pp-f n2 vbr j; dt n2 pp-f d vmb vbi j n2, j n2; (15) sermon (DIV2) 205 Page 114
1449 these of all others have least influence upon any but airy Souls; these of all Others have least influence upon any but airy Souls; d pp-f d n2-jn vhb ds n1 p-acp d p-acp j n2; (15) sermon (DIV2) 205 Page 114
1450 others more mind their work, and knowing that nothing but the Word of God layeth hold on the Conscience, endeavour to prove what they say by holy Writ; Others more mind their work, and knowing that nothing but the Word of God Layeth hold on the Conscience, endeavour to prove what they say by holy Writ; n2-jn av-dc vvi po32 n1, cc vvg cst pix cc-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz n1 p-acp dt n1, vvb pc-acp vvi r-crq pns32 vvb p-acp j vvn; (15) sermon (DIV2) 205 Page 114
1451 and some in this are more happy than others, as they are more skilled in the Scriptures, and Some in this Are more happy than Others, as they Are more skilled in the Scriptures, cc d p-acp d vbr av-dc j cs n2-jn, c-acp pns32 vbr dc vvn p-acp dt n2, (15) sermon (DIV2) 205 Page 114
1452 and the true sense of them; others are more rational in their discourses, men of great parts, good reason; and the true sense of them; Others Are more rational in their discourses, men of great parts, good reason; cc dt j n1 pp-f pno32; n2-jn vbr dc j p-acp po32 n2, n2 pp-f j n2, j n1; (15) sermon (DIV2) 205 Page 114
1453 though the second sort of these best discharge their Office, yet the effect of the best is to make a thing but probable to the Soul. The Soul will find out some distinctions, excuses and evasions, though the second sort of these best discharge their Office, yet the Effect of the best is to make a thing but probable to the Soul. The Soul will find out Some Distinctions, excuses and evasions, cs dt ord n1 pp-f d js vvi po32 n1, av dt n1 pp-f dt js vbz pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp j p-acp dt n1 dt n1 vmb vvi av d n2, n2 cc n2, (15) sermon (DIV2) 205 Page 114
1454 until it comes under this Teaching of the Spirit; it is an easie thing to make it probable to the Soul, that it is in a road and high-way to Hell and eternal destruction; until it comes under this Teaching of the Spirit; it is an easy thing to make it probable to the Soul, that it is in a road and highway to Hell and Eternal destruction; c-acp pn31 vvz p-acp d vvg pp-f dt n1; pn31 vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 j p-acp dt n1, cst pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 cc j n1; (15) sermon (DIV2) 205 Page 114
1455 that sin is the vilest thing in the world; that there is no way of Salvation but by Jesus Christ: that since is the Vilest thing in the world; that there is no Way of Salvation but by jesus christ: d n1 vbz dt js n1 p-acp dt n1; cst pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f n1 cc-acp p-acp np1 np1: (15) sermon (DIV2) 205 Page 114
1456 In short, any Gospel Proposition may easily be made probable, either by reason working from connate natural Principles, In short, any Gospel Proposition may Easily be made probable, either by reason working from connate natural Principles, p-acp j, d n1 n1 vmb av-j vbi vvn j, av-d p-acp n1 vvg p-acp j j n2, (15) sermon (DIV2) 205 Page 114
1457 or (at least to those Souls that own the Scriptures to be the Word of God) from Propositions of holy Writ; or (At least to those Souls that own the Scriptures to be the Word of God) from Propositions of holy Writ; cc (p-acp ds p-acp d n2 cst d dt n2 pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f np1) p-acp n2 pp-f j vvn; (15) sermon (DIV2) 205 Page 114
1458 but still I say, till the holy Spirit of God comes to teach the Soul, the Soul will not be fully persuaded, indeed not at all persuaded, but still I say, till the holy Spirit of God comes to teach the Soul, the Soul will not be Fully persuaded, indeed not At all persuaded, cc-acp av pns11 vvb, c-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvz pc-acp vvi dt n1, dt n1 vmb xx vbi av-j vvn, av xx p-acp d vvd, (15) sermon (DIV2) 205 Page 114
1459 but have this, and the other thing to say against it. but have this, and the other thing to say against it. cc-acp vhb d, cc dt j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31. (15) sermon (DIV2) 205 Page 114
1460 Nothing silenceth the Soul to the revelation of any Spiritual Truth, so as it disputeth it no more (unless it be perhaps in a fit, Nothing silenceth the Soul to the Revelation of any Spiritual Truth, so as it disputeth it no more (unless it be perhaps in a fit, pix vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n1, av c-acp pn31 vvz pn31 dx dc (cs pn31 vbb av p-acp dt j, (15) sermon (DIV2) 205 Page 114
1461 or under some great temptation) but this Demonstration of the Spirit. Fourthly, The Spirit teacheth by Recapitulation, or bringing to remembrance. or under Some great temptation) but this Demonstration of the Spirit. Fourthly, The Spirit Teaches by Recapitulation, or bringing to remembrance. cc p-acp d j n1) p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1. ord, dt n1 vvz p-acp n1, cc vvg p-acp n1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 205 Page 114
1462 I have my ground for this from that of our Saviour, Joh. 14. 6. The Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things, I have my ground for this from that of our Saviour, John 14. 6. The Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things, pns11 vhb po11 n1 p-acp d p-acp d pp-f po12 n1, np1 crd crd dt n1, r-crq vbz dt j n1, ro-crq dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp po11 n1, pns31 vmb vvi pn22 d n2, (15) sermon (DIV2) 206 Page 114
1463 and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. This Teaching by way of bringing to remembrance, is an excellent way of Teaching. and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. This Teaching by Way of bringing to remembrance, is an excellent Way of Teaching. cc vvi d n2 p-acp po22 n1, r-crq pns11 vhb vvn p-acp pn22. d vvg p-acp n1 pp-f vvg p-acp n1, vbz dt j n1 pp-f vvg. (15) sermon (DIV2) 206 Page 114
1464 It is one reason why Christians profit no more by hearing, because they never meditate; they seldom or never call to remembrance what they have heard. It is one reason why Christians profit no more by hearing, Because they never meditate; they seldom or never call to remembrance what they have herd. pn31 vbz crd n1 c-crq np1 n1 av-dx dc p-acp vvg, c-acp pns32 av-x vvi; pns32 av cc av-x vvb p-acp n1 r-crq pns32 vhb vvn. (15) sermon (DIV2) 206 Page 115
1465 If a Schoolmaster should learn a Child his Grammar Rules once, and never make him bring them again to his remembrance, he would learn but little. If a Schoolmaster should Learn a Child his Grammar Rules once, and never make him bring them again to his remembrance, he would Learn but little. cs dt n1 vmd vvi dt n1 po31 n1 vvz a-acp, cc av-x vvi pno31 vvi pno32 av p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vmd vvi p-acp j. (15) sermon (DIV2) 206 Page 115
1466 An improvement in notional knowledge of spiritual things, doth depend upon often calling to remembrance what we have heard. an improvement in notional knowledge of spiritual things, does depend upon often calling to remembrance what we have herd. dt n1 p-acp j n1 pp-f j n2, vdz vvi p-acp av vvg p-acp n1 r-crq pns12 vhb vvn. (15) sermon (DIV2) 206 Page 115
1467 But the Spirits bringing to remembrance is yet a more excellent thing, and there is the same disproportion betwixt our own bringing to remembrance, something we have read of the Word of God, But the Spirits bringing to remembrance is yet a more excellent thing, and there is the same disproportion betwixt our own bringing to remembrance, something we have read of the Word of God, p-acp dt n2 vvg p-acp n1 vbz av dt av-dc j n1, cc pc-acp vbz dt d n1 p-acp po12 d vvg p-acp n1, pi pns12 vhb vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 206 Page 115
1468 or heard out of it, and the holy Spirit's bringing to remembrance; or herd out of it, and the holy Spirit's bringing to remembrance; cc vvd av pp-f pn31, cc dt j n1|vbz vvg p-acp n1; (15) sermon (DIV2) 206 Page 115
1469 that there is betwixt Ministerial Instruction, and the Instruction of the Spirit of God at the first. that there is betwixt Ministerial Instruction, and the Instruction of the Spirit of God At the First. cst pc-acp vbz p-acp j n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt ord. (15) sermon (DIV2) 206 Page 115
1470 As man's instruction and first teaching reacheth no further than that power of man's Soul, by which he receiveth the bare notion of a thing, and that imperfectly too; As Man's instruction and First teaching reaches no further than that power of Man's Soul, by which he receives the bore notion of a thing, and that imperfectly too; p-acp ng1 n1 cc ord vvg vvz dx jc cs d n1 pp-f ng1 n1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, cc cst av-j av; (15) sermon (DIV2) 206 Page 115
1471 but the holy Spirit instructeth the heart, and reins, and teacheth the secret and inward parts of the Soul: but the holy Spirit Instructeth the heart, and reins, and Teaches the secret and inward parts of the Soul: cc-acp dt j n1 vvz dt n1, cc n2, cc vvz dt j-jn cc j n2 pp-f dt n1: (15) sermon (DIV2) 206 Page 115
1472 So man's bringing to remembrance things which we have heard from God, doth no more than revive the notion of them in our understandings, making the first prints of them more deep, plain, and legible: So Man's bringing to remembrance things which we have herd from God, does no more than revive the notion of them in our understandings, making the First prints of them more deep, plain, and legible: av ng1 vvg p-acp n1 n2 r-crq pns12 vhb vvn p-acp np1, vdz av-dx av-dc cs vvi dt n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp po12 n2, vvg dt ord n2 pp-f pno32 av-dc j-jn, j, cc j: (15) sermon (DIV2) 206 Page 115
1473 But the holy Spirit's bringing things to remembrance, is a bringing them to the remembrance of the whole Soul, renewing those motions of the will and affections which it taught the Soul with reference to those Propositions, which by Ministerial Teaching, But the holy Spirit's bringing things to remembrance, is a bringing them to the remembrance of the Whole Soul, renewing those motions of the will and affections which it taught the Soul with Referente to those Propositions, which by Ministerial Teaching, cc-acp dt j n1|vbz vvg n2 p-acp n1, vbz dt vvg pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, vvg d n2 pp-f dt n1 cc n2 r-crq pn31 vvd dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp d n2, r-crq p-acp j vvg, (15) sermon (DIV2) 206 Page 115
1474 or by reading the Word, were first, by the help of our Eyes, and Ears, brought into our Souls, or by reading the Word, were First, by the help of our Eyes, and Ears, brought into our Souls, cc p-acp vvg dt n1, vbdr ord, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, cc n2, vvn p-acp po12 n2, (15) sermon (DIV2) 206 Page 115
1475 and carried by the holy Spirit of God further into the understanding, the will and affections, by which the Soul is anew instructed, convinced, comforted, strengthened, &c. to which our repetitions of, and carried by the holy Spirit of God further into the understanding, the will and affections, by which the Soul is anew instructed, convinced, comforted, strengthened, etc. to which our repetitions of, cc vvd p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 av-jc p-acp dt n1, dt n1 cc n2, p-acp r-crq dt n1 vbz av vvn, vvd, vvn, vvn, av p-acp r-crq po12 n2 pp-f, (15) sermon (DIV2) 206 Page 115
1476 and discourses of what we have read and heard, serve but as means to so noble an end; and discourses of what we have read and herd, serve but as means to so noble an end; cc n2 pp-f r-crq pns12 vhb vvn cc vvn, vvb cc-acp c-acp n2 p-acp av j dt n1; (15) sermon (DIV2) 206 Page 115
1477 and without the attaining of that indeed, is of very little significancy to our Souls real profit and advantage. and without the attaining of that indeed, is of very little significancy to our Souls real profit and advantage. cc p-acp dt vvg pp-f d av, vbz pp-f av j n1 p-acp po12 n2 j n1 cc n1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 206 Page 115
1478 Lastly, The Spirit's Teaching, is by strengthening and quickening the Soul to practice. Lastly, The Spirit's Teaching, is by strengthening and quickening the Soul to practice. ord, dt n1|vbz vvg, vbz p-acp vvg cc j-vvg dt n1 pc-acp vvi. (15) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 115
1479 We call upon men not to be hearers of the Word, but doers of it also; We call upon men not to be hearers of the Word, but doers of it also; pns12 vvb p-acp n2 xx pc-acp vbi n2 pp-f dt n1, cc-acp n2 pp-f pn31 av; (15) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 115
1480 but we cannot make them so, we cannot give them an inward Principle of Life, either strengthening, or quickening them to do what we call to them for; but we cannot make them so, we cannot give them an inward Principle of Life, either strengthening, or quickening them to do what we call to them for; p-acp pns12 vmbx vvi pno32 av, pns12 vmbx vvi pno32 dt j n1 pp-f n1, d vvg, cc j-vvg pno32 pc-acp vdi r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp pno32 p-acp; (15) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 115
1481 and this is the reason why we oft-times labour in vain, and spend our strength for nothing and in vain. and this is the reason why we ofttimes labour in vain, and spend our strength for nothing and in vain. cc d vbz dt n1 c-crq pns12 av vvb p-acp j, cc vvb po12 n1 p-acp pix cc p-acp j. (15) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 115
1482 Old Adam is too hard for young Melancthon. We see this in the experience of every School-Boy. Old Adam is too hard for young Melanchthon. We see this in the experience of every School-Boy. j np1 vbz av j c-acp j np1. pns12 vvb d p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 115
1483 The best Teaching is by practice. The best Teaching is by practice. dt js vvg vbz p-acp n1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 116
1484 Let a Child learn his Rules never so well, he understands them not till he comes to reduce them to practice; Let a Child Learn his Rules never so well, he understands them not till he comes to reduce them to practice; vvb dt n1 vvi po31 n2 av-x av av, pns31 vvz pno32 xx c-acp pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1; (15) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 116
1485 therefore the best Teachers put Children upon practice as soon as they can. Therefore the best Teachers put Children upon practice as soon as they can. av dt js n2 vvn n2 p-acp n1 c-acp av c-acp pns32 vmb. (15) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 116
1486 Solomon tells us, Pro 1. 7. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of Knowledge. Solomon tells us, Pro 1. 7. The Fear of the Lord is the beginning of Knowledge. np1 vvz pno12, fw-la crd crd dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 116
1487 The end of all Knowledge is practice. The end of all Knowledge is practice. dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbz n1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 116
1488 We therefore desire to know, that we might practice, & he that hath not been taught to practice in the things of God, hath indeed learned nothing. We Therefore desire to know, that we might practice, & he that hath not been taught to practice in the things of God, hath indeed learned nothing. pns12 av vvb pc-acp vvi, cst pns12 vmd vvi, cc pns31 cst vhz xx vbn vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, vhz av vvn pix. (15) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 116
1489 By this time I hope I have shewed you, that admitting the teaching of the Letter, By this time I hope I have showed you, that admitting the teaching of the letter, p-acp d n1 pns11 vvb pns11 vhb vvn pn22, cst vvg dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 116
1493 so as we have no reason either to despise Ordinances, or to rest in that external homage which we pay unto God in the observance of them, so as we have no reason either to despise Ordinances, or to rest in that external homage which we pay unto God in the observance of them, av c-acp pns12 vhb dx n1 av-d pc-acp vvi n2, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp d j n1 r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32, (15) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 116
1494 and sufficient reason why the Soul of an understanding Christian should not be satisfied with the reading and hearing the words of Christ's mouth, without the kisses of his mouth. and sufficient reason why the Soul of an understanding Christian should not be satisfied with the reading and hearing the words of Christ's Mouth, without the Kisses of his Mouth. cc j n1 c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1 vmd xx vbi vvn p-acp dt n-vvg cc vvg dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 116
1495 For the proof of the Proposition, I shall give you first the instance of holy David; take it as it lieth before you, Ps. 63. 1, 2. 3. O God (saith he) thou art my God, early will I seek thee, in a dry and thirsty Land where no water is; For the proof of the Proposition, I shall give you First the instance of holy David; take it as it lies before you, Ps. 63. 1, 2. 3. Oh God (Says he) thou art my God, early will I seek thee, in a dry and thirsty Land where no water is; p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns11 vmb vvi pn22 ord dt n1 pp-f j np1; vvb pn31 c-acp pn31 vvz p-acp pn22, np1 crd crd, crd crd uh np1 (vvz pns31) pns21 vb2r po11 np1, av-j vmb pns11 vvi pno21, p-acp dt j cc j n1 c-crq dx n1 vbz; (15) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 116
1496 he means no waters of the Sanctuary. he means no waters of the Sanctuary. pns31 vvz dx n2 pp-f dt n1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 116
1497 The title of that Psalm tells you, that Psalm was composed when David was in the wilderness of Judah, in the time of his persecution by Saul, when he had not the liberty of God's Publick Ordinances. The title of that Psalm tells you, that Psalm was composed when David was in the Wilderness of Judah, in the time of his persecution by Saul, when he had not the liberty of God's Public Ordinances. dt n1 pp-f d n1 vvz pn22, cst n1 vbds vvn c-crq np1 vbds p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp np1, c-crq pns31 vhd xx dt n1 pp-f npg1 j n2. (15) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 116
1498 In this condition he thirsteth, he longeth, for what? for thee, saith he. In this condition he Thirsteth, he Longeth, for what? for thee, Says he. p-acp d n1 pns31 vvz, pns31 vvz, c-acp q-crq? p-acp pno21, vvz pns31. (15) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 116
1499 Further yet, v. 2. To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the Sanctuary; Further yet, v. 2. To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the Sanctuary; av-jc av, n1 crd pc-acp vvi po21 n1 cc po21 n1, av c-acp pns11 vhb vvn pno21 p-acp dt n1; (15) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 116
1500 Because thy loving-kindness is better than life. Because thy Lovingkindness is better than life. p-acp po21 n1 vbz jc cs n1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 116
1501 You see David 's desires are not terminated in a coming into the Sanctuary, but a seeing the power and glory of God in the Sanctuary, in an understanding the loving-kindness of God revealed in his Sanctuary. You see David is Desires Are not terminated in a coming into the Sanctuary, but a seeing the power and glory of God in the Sanctuary, in an understanding the Lovingkindness of God revealed in his Sanctuary. pn22 vvb np1 vbz n2 vbr xx vvn p-acp dt n-vvg p-acp dt n1, cc-acp dt vvg dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt vvg dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp po31 n1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 116
1502 And (in the expression of the same passion) Psal. 42. 1. As the Hart panteth after the water-brooks, And (in the expression of the same passion) Psalm 42. 1. As the Heart pants After the Water brooks, cc (p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt d n1) np1 crd crd p-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n2, (15) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 116
1503 so panteth my Soul after thee O God: My Soul thirsteth for God, the living God; so pants my Soul After thee Oh God: My Soul Thirsteth for God, the living God; av vvz po11 n1 p-acp pno21 uh np1: po11 n1 vvz p-acp np1, dt j-vvg n1; (15) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 116
1504 when shall I come and appear before God? It is manifest by the last words, that the thing which David thirsted after, was a communion with God in the Ordinances of his Worship; when shall I come and appear before God? It is manifest by the last words, that the thing which David thirsted After, was a communion with God in the Ordinances of his Worship; c-crq vmb pns11 vvi cc vvi p-acp np1? pn31 vbz j p-acp dt ord n2, cst dt n1 r-crq np1 vvd a-acp, vbds dt n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1; (15) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 116
1505 but yet not after a meer external communion with him. My Soul panteth after thee O God, for God, the living God. but yet not After a mere external communion with him. My Soul pants After thee Oh God, for God, the living God. cc-acp av xx p-acp dt j j n1 p-acp pno31. po11 n1 vvz p-acp pno21 uh np1, c-acp np1, dt j-vvg np1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 116
1506 So in Psal. 119. v. 18. Open my Eyes O Lord, that I might discern the wonders of the Law; So in Psalm 119. v. 18. Open my Eyes Oh Lord, that I might discern the wonders of the Law; av p-acp np1 crd n1 crd vvb po11 n2 uh n1, cst pns11 vmd vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1; (15) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 116
1507 not my Ears only to hear thy Law; not my Ears only to hear thy Law; xx po11 n2 av-j pc-acp vvi po21 n1; (15) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 116
1508 or my Eyes, that I may read the Doctrine of the Law, but that I may discern the wonders of thy Law. or my Eyes, that I may read the Doctrine of the Law, but that I may discern the wonders of thy Law. cc po11 n2, cst pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc-acp cst pns11 vmb vvi dt n2 pp-f po21 n1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 116
1509 Paul did not think it enough that the Ephesians and Colossians had the Word of God amongst them, Paul did not think it enough that the Ephesians and colossians had the Word of God among them, np1 vdd xx vvi pn31 d cst dt np1 cc njp2 vhd dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32, (15) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 117
1510 and Preach'd to them by Apostles, and men immediately deriving from them; but for the former he prayes, that the Eyes of their understanding might be opened; and Preached to them by Apostles, and men immediately deriving from them; but for the former he prays, that the Eyes of their understanding might be opened; cc vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp n2, cc n2 av-j vvg p-acp pno32; cc-acp p-acp dt j pns31 vvz, cst dt n2 pp-f po32 n1 vmd vbi vvn; (15) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 117
1511 and for the latter, That the Word of God might dwell in them richly; and for the latter, That the Word of God might dwell in them richly; cc p-acp dt d, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vmd vvi p-acp pno32 av-j; (15) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 117
1512 but what need have we of any Scripture in the case? I appeal to the experience of every good Christian, what Soul is there that knoweth any thing of God, but what need have we of any Scripture in the case? I appeal to the experience of every good Christian, what Soul is there that Knoweth any thing of God, p-acp r-crq n1 vhb pns12 pp-f d n1 p-acp dt n1? pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j njp, r-crq n1 vbz a-acp cst vvz d n1 pp-f np1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 117
1513 or of the nature and end of Ordinances, that can be satisfied with meer reading of a Chapter, of hearing of a Sermon, without finding his heart at all affected with what he reads or hears, any operation of it at all upon his heart and conscience. or of the nature and end of Ordinances, that can be satisfied with mere reading of a Chapter, of hearing of a Sermon, without finding his heart At all affected with what he reads or hears, any operation of it At all upon his heart and conscience. cc pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n2, cst vmb vbi vvn p-acp j n-vvg pp-f dt n1, pp-f vvg pp-f dt n1, p-acp vvg po31 n1 p-acp d vvn p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz cc vvz, d n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp d p-acp po31 n1 cc n1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 117
1514 Formalists indeed, who think that God is pleased with noises and empty sounds, and with meer bodily labour, which profiteth nothing, may be satisfied with going to Church, Formalists indeed, who think that God is pleased with noises and empty sounds, and with mere bodily labour, which profiteth nothing, may be satisfied with going to Church, np1 av, r-crq vvb cst np1 vbz vvn p-acp n2 cc j n2, cc p-acp j j n1, r-crq vvz pix, vmb vbi vvn p-acp vvg p-acp n1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 117
1515 and hearing a discourse from a Pulpit, and that too of small or no tendency to do good to a Soul; and hearing a discourse from a Pulpit, and that too of small or no tendency to do good to a Soul; cc vvg dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc cst av pp-f j cc dx n1 pc-acp vdi j p-acp dt n1; (15) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 117
1516 but it is impossible that a conscientious Christian, that looks upon Ordinances as opportunities, under a Divine appointment, wherein God hath promised to meet the Souls of people and bless them, wherein God hath appointed to come, but it is impossible that a conscientious Christian, that looks upon Ordinances as opportunities, under a Divine appointment, wherein God hath promised to meet the Souls of people and bless them, wherein God hath appointed to come, cc-acp pn31 vbz j cst dt j njp, cst vvz p-acp n2 c-acp n2, p-acp dt j-jn n1, c-crq np1 vhz vvn pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n1 cc vvb pno32, c-crq np1 vhz vvn pc-acp vvi, (15) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 117
1517 and to speak unto peoples Souls, should be satisfied with the meer external action or homage, and to speak unto peoples Souls, should be satisfied with the mere external actium or homage, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp ng1 n2, vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt j j n1 cc n1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 117
1518 but he must thirst after that blessing which God hath promised to his people, when he meets them in places, but he must thirst After that blessing which God hath promised to his people, when he meets them in places, cc-acp pns31 vmb vvi p-acp d n1 r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp po31 n1, c-crq pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp n2, (15) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 117
1519 or duties, wherein he hath recorded his Name to dwell. or duties, wherein he hath recorded his Name to dwell. cc n2, c-crq pns31 vhz vvn po31 n1 pc-acp vvi. (15) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 117
1520 But I shall shew you further, how highly reasonable this is upon this Hypothesis, That there is such an inward communion of God with his People in his Institutions. But I shall show you further, how highly reasonable this is upon this Hypothesis, That there is such an inward communion of God with his People in his Institutions. p-acp pns11 vmb vvi pn22 av-jc, c-crq av-j j d vbz p-acp d n1, cst pc-acp vbz d dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp po31 n2. (15) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 117
1521 One reason may be, because a meer outward Communion with God is not distinguishing mercy; and this is known to every Soul who knoweth any thing of God. One reason may be, Because a mere outward Communion with God is not distinguishing mercy; and this is known to every Soul who Knoweth any thing of God. crd n1 vmb vbi, c-acp dt j j n1 p-acp np1 vbz xx vvg n1; cc d vbz vvn p-acp d n1 r-crq vvz d n1 pp-f np1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 208 Page 117
1522 Pariter adeunt, pariter audiunt, (said Augustine) Hypocrites as well Saints go to Church, hear Sermons, read Chapters. This is a favour God gives to all within the pale of his Church, which is a field hath Tares in it as well as Wheat; Pariter adeunt, pariter Audiunt, (said Augustine) Hypocrites as well Saints go to Church, hear Sermons, read Chapters. This is a favour God gives to all within the pale of his Church, which is a field hath Tares in it as well as Wheat; fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la, (vvd np1) n2 c-acp av n2 vvb p-acp n1, vvb n2, vvb n2. d vbz dt n1 np1 vvz p-acp d p-acp dt j pp-f po31 n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 vhz n2 p-acp pn31 a-acp av c-acp n1; (15) sermon (DIV2) 208 Page 117
1523 a Drag-net, whose swallow hath in it good Fish, as well as bad. Every Hypocrite may yield God the homage of his Eye and Ear, and some thoughts. a Dragnet, whose swallow hath in it good Fish, as well as bad. Every Hypocrite may yield God the homage of his Eye and Ear, and Some thoughts. dt n1, rg-crq n1 vhz p-acp pn31 j n1, c-acp av c-acp j. np1 n1 vmb vvi np1 dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, cc d n2. (15) sermon (DIV2) 208 Page 117
1524 I shewed you before, that it is of the nature of a Child of God to thirst after distinguishing mercies: I showed you before, that it is of the nature of a Child of God to thirst After distinguishing Mercies: pns11 vvd pn22 a-acp, cst pn31 vbz pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp j-vvg n2: (15) sermon (DIV2) 208 Page 117
1525 This is that which such Souls long after, to have some tokens of good from God, which may speak God's loving-kindness to them. This is that which such Souls long After, to have Some tokens of good from God, which may speak God's Lovingkindness to them. d vbz d r-crq d n2 av-j a-acp, pc-acp vhi d n2 pp-f j p-acp np1, r-crq vmb vvi npg1 n1 p-acp pno32. (15) sermon (DIV2) 208 Page 117
1526 They are awakened to a sense of their lost condition by nature, and to a fense of Eternity; They Are awakened to a sense of their lost condition by nature, and to a fence of Eternity; pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 j-vvn n1 p-acp n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (15) sermon (DIV2) 208 Page 117
1527 and they know nothing but the Adoption of Sons; and they know nothing but the Adoption of Sons; cc pns32 vvb pix cc-acp dt n1 pp-f n2; (15) sermon (DIV2) 208 Page 117
1528 nothing but an Union with Christ can do their Souls any good with reference to their greatest wants. nothing but an union with christ can do their Souls any good with Referente to their greatest Wants. pix cc-acp dt n1 p-acp np1 vmb vdi po32 n2 d j p-acp n1 p-acp po32 js n2. (15) sermon (DIV2) 208 Page 117
14575 but express her love, by living to Christ in her outward conversation. but express her love, by living to christ in her outward Conversation. cc-acp vvb po31 n1, p-acp vvg p-acp np1 p-acp po31 j n1. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1792 Page 798
1529 Besides, such Souls as they thirst after what is best suited to their Souls greatest wants; Beside, such Souls as they thirst After what is best suited to their Souls greatest Wants; p-acp, d n2 c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp r-crq vbz js vvn p-acp po32 n2 js n2; (15) sermon (DIV2) 208 Page 118
1530 so they have learned to value the Love and Favour of God above all earthly things: so they have learned to valve the Love and Favour of God above all earthly things: av pns32 vhb vvn pc-acp vvi dt vvb cc vvb pp-f np1 p-acp d j n2: (15) sermon (DIV2) 208 Page 118
1531 They know that all within the pale of the Church, are not in the favour of God; They know that all within the pale of the Church, Are not in the favour of God; pns32 vvb cst d p-acp dt j pp-f dt n1, vbr xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (15) sermon (DIV2) 208 Page 118
1532 many are called, and few are chosen. many Are called, and few Are chosen. d vbr vvn, cc d vbr vvn. (15) sermon (DIV2) 208 Page 118
1533 Strait is the way, and narrow is the gate that leadeth to eternal life, and few there be that find it. Strait is the Way, and narrow is the gate that leads to Eternal life, and few there be that find it. j vbz dt n1, cc j vbz dt n1 cst vvz p-acp j n1, cc d pc-acp vbi cst vvb pn31. (15) sermon (DIV2) 208 Page 118
1534 Many shall seek to enter, and shall not enter. Secondly, A meer external Communion with God, is upon the point no Communion with him. Many shall seek to enter, and shall not enter. Secondly, A mere external Communion with God, is upon the point no Communion with him. d vmb vvi pc-acp vvi, cc vmb xx vvi. ord, dt j j n1 p-acp np1, vbz p-acp dt n1 dx n1 p-acp pno31. (15) sermon (DIV2) 208 Page 118
1535 It is indeed improperly called a Communion with him. It is indeed improperly called a Communion with him. pn31 vbz av av-j vvn dt n1 p-acp pno31. (15) sermon (DIV2) 209 Page 118
1536 God (saith our Saviour) is a Spirit, and from thence a Christian concludeth, that those who worship him, must worship him in Spirit and Truth. God (Says our Saviour) is a Spirit, and from thence a Christian Concludeth, that those who worship him, must worship him in Spirit and Truth. np1 (vvz po12 n1) vbz dt n1, cc p-acp av dt njp vvz, cst d r-crq vvb pno31, vmb vvi pno31 p-acp n1 cc n1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 209 Page 118
1537 I told you before, That in all Communion, there must be a mutual communication. In our Communion with God, God communicateth something of himself to the Soul, I told you before, That in all Communion, there must be a mutual communication. In our Communion with God, God Communicateth something of himself to the Soul, pns11 vvd pn22 a-acp, cst p-acp d n1, pc-acp vmb vbi dt j n1. p-acp po12 n1 p-acp np1, np1 vvz pi pp-f px31 p-acp dt n1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 209 Page 118
1538 and the Soul must communicate it self in some degrees unto God. and the Soul must communicate it self in Some Degrees unto God. cc dt n1 vmb vvi pn31 n1 p-acp d n2 p-acp np1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 209 Page 118
1539 Now in our meer external Communion with God, in the hearing of his Word, or reading of it, what doth God communicate to us? nothing but the revelation of his Will to our exteriour senses, Now in our mere external Communion with God, in the hearing of his Word, or reading of it, what does God communicate to us? nothing but the Revelation of his Will to our exterior Senses, av p-acp po12 j j n1 p-acp np1, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po31 n1, cc vvg pp-f pn31, q-crq vdz np1 vvi p-acp pno12? pix p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp po12 j-jn n2, (15) sermon (DIV2) 209 Page 118
1540 or common sense and understanding, and the last but in an imperfect degree. or Common sense and understanding, and the last but in an imperfect degree. cc j n1 cc n1, cc dt ord p-acp p-acp dt j n1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 209 Page 118
1541 What doth man communicate of himself to God? he lends him his Eye, to gather up the Letters of a Book to present them to his understanding; What does man communicate of himself to God? he lends him his Eye, to gather up the Letters of a Book to present them to his understanding; q-crq vdz n1 vvi pp-f px31 p-acp np1? pns31 vvz pno31 po31 n1, pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp po31 n1; (15) sermon (DIV2) 209 Page 118
1542 he lends him his Ear, to hear sounds, which may carry some notions of God to the understanding; he lends him his Ear, to hear sounds, which may carry Some notions of God to the understanding; pns31 vvz pno31 po31 n1, pc-acp vvi n2, r-crq vmb vvi d n2 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1; (15) sermon (DIV2) 209 Page 118
1543 he lends him a little bodily presence and labour, to do for a little time what he hath commanded him to do; he lends him a little bodily presence and labour, to do for a little time what he hath commanded him to do; pns31 vvz pno31 dt j j n1 cc n1, pc-acp vdi p-acp dt j n1 r-crq pns31 vhz vvn pno31 pc-acp vdi; (15) sermon (DIV2) 209 Page 118
1544 but all this while the man communicateth not his heart and soul, his will and affections to God; but all this while the man Communicateth not his heart and soul, his will and affections to God; cc-acp d d cs dt n1 vvz xx po31 n1 cc n1, po31 vmb cc n2 p-acp np1; (15) sermon (DIV2) 209 Page 118
1545 nor doth God communicate any thing of his power and goodness unto the Soul. So that if we consider God as a Spirit, nor does God communicate any thing of his power and Goodness unto the Soul. So that if we Consider God as a Spirit, ccx vdz np1 vvi d n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 av cst cs pns12 vvb np1 p-acp dt n1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 209 Page 118
1546 and who requireth of us the homage of the Soul and inward man, it is upon the point no fellowship and communion with God at all. and who requires of us the homage of the Soul and inward man, it is upon the point no fellowship and communion with God At all. cc r-crq vvz pp-f pno12 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc j n1, pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 dx n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 p-acp d. (15) sermon (DIV2) 209 Page 118
1547 Thirdly, A meer external fellowship and communion with God in his Word (if it may be so called) wants those two adjuncts, which most allure and inflame the Soul with desires; Thirdly, A mere external fellowship and communion with God in his Word (if it may be so called) Wants those two adjuncts, which most allure and inflame the Soul with Desires; ord, dt j j n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1 (cs pn31 vmb vbi av vvn) vvz d crd n2, r-crq av-ds vvi cc vvi dt n1 p-acp n2; (15) sermon (DIV2) 210 Page 118
1548 they are pleasure, and profit: There is no true pleasure in it, no true profit and advantage to a Soul arising from it. they Are pleasure, and profit: There is no true pleasure in it, no true profit and advantage to a Soul arising from it. pns32 vbr n1, cc n1: pc-acp vbz dx j n1 p-acp pn31, dx j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 vvg p-acp pn31. (15) sermon (DIV2) 210 Page 118
1569 as meerly read in our Bibles, or heard opened from the Ministers of the Gospel, as merely read in our Bibles, or herd opened from the Ministers of the Gospel, c-acp av-j vvn p-acp po12 np1, cc vvd vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 210 Page 109
1549 I noted to you before, that one reason of the Soul's thirst after communion with God in his Word, is the pleasure and sweetness which every pious Soul findeth in it. I noted to you before, that one reason of the Soul's thirst After communion with God in his Word, is the pleasure and sweetness which every pious Soul finds in it. pns11 vvd p-acp pn22 a-acp, cst pi n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1 p-acp n1 p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1, vbz dt n1 cc n1 r-crq d j n1 vvz p-acp pn31. (15) sermon (DIV2) 210 Page 118
1550 David saith, the Word was sweeter to his tast than the Honey and the Honey-comb; David Says, the Word was Sweeten to his taste than the Honey and the Honeycomb; np1 vvz, dt n1 vbds jc p-acp po31 n1 cs dt n1 cc dt n1; (15) sermon (DIV2) 210 Page 118
1551 and he saith, That one day in the Lord's Courts is better than a thousand elsewhere. and he Says, That one day in the Lord's Courts is better than a thousand elsewhere. cc pns31 vvz, cst crd n1 p-acp dt ng1 n2 vbz jc cs dt crd av. (15) sermon (DIV2) 210 Page 118
1552 But let us a little wistly consider wherein the sweetness of the Word lieth; But let us a little wistly Consider wherein the sweetness of the Word lies; p-acp vvb pno12 dt j av vvb c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz; (15) sermon (DIV2) 210 Page 118
1553 what maketh the Bible to be sweeter than another Book? or a Sermon to be a more pleasant discourse than any other? The sweetness cannot lie in the gratifying of our exteriour senfes, or of our fancy; what makes the bible to be Sweeten than Another Book? or a Sermon to be a more pleasant discourse than any other? The sweetness cannot lie in the gratifying of our exterior senfes, or of our fancy; q-crq vv2 dt n1 p-acp vbi jc cs j-jn n1? cc dt n1 pc-acp vbi dt av-dc j n1 cs d j-jn? dt n1 vmbx vvi p-acp dt vvg pp-f po12 j-jn vvi, cc pp-f po12 n1; (15) sermon (DIV2) 210 Page 109
1554 much reading is a weariness to the flesh; so is much hearing, much study: much reading is a weariness to the Flesh; so is much hearing, much study: d vvg vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n1; av vbz d n-vvg, d n1: (15) sermon (DIV2) 210 Page 109
1555 The sweetness of the Word of God, and discourses out of it, lies in the fittedness of the revelations there, The sweetness of the Word of God, and discourses out of it, lies in the fittedness of the revelations there, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc n2 av pp-f pn31, vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 a-acp, (15) sermon (DIV2) 210 Page 109
1556 and of such discourses, to the distresses, and spiritual necessities of the Soul, and the insight the Word gives us into the great things of God, the great Mysteries of the Kingdom of God: and of such discourses, to the Distresses, and spiritual necessities of the Soul, and the insight the Word gives us into the great things of God, the great Mysteres of the Kingdom of God: cc pp-f d n2, p-acp dt n2, cc j n2 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 dt n1 vvz pno12 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f np1, dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1: (15) sermon (DIV2) 210 Page 109
1557 Now no pleasure, no delight, no sweetness of this nature ariseth to, or in any Soul, from a meer external communion with God in it. Now no pleasure, no delight, no sweetness of this nature arises to, or in any Soul, from a mere external communion with God in it. av dx n1, dx n1, dx n1 pp-f d n1 vvz p-acp, cc p-acp d n1, p-acp dt j j n1 p-acp np1 p-acp pn31. (15) sermon (DIV2) 210 Page 109
1558 Hence it is that carnal unregenerate men had rather spend four or five hours at a Play, Hence it is that carnal unregenerate men had rather spend four or five hours At a Play, av pn31 vbz cst j j n2 vhd av-c vvb crd cc crd n2 p-acp dt n1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 210 Page 109
1559 or a Musick-meeting, or Ball, than one at a Sermon; they find no sweetness, no pleasure at all in the Word. or a Music-meeting, or Ball, than one At a Sermon; they find no sweetness, no pleasure At all in the Word. cc dt n1, cc n1, cs crd p-acp dt n1; pns32 vvb dx n1, dx n1 p-acp d p-acp dt n1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 210 Page 109
1560 The Preacher indeed may be as one that hath the voice of a pleasant lovely Song, and have some witty sentences; this may please them; The Preacher indeed may be as one that hath the voice of a pleasant lovely Song, and have Some witty sentences; this may please them; dt n1 av vmb vbi c-acp pi cst vhz dt n1 pp-f dt j j n1, cc vhb d j n2; d vmb vvi pno32; (15) sermon (DIV2) 210 Page 109
1561 or if they be persons that are prophane, and hate all Religion and Godliness, he may use his wit in some jeers and squibs at Religion, or if they be Persons that Are profane, and hate all Religion and Godliness, he may use his wit in Some jeers and squibs At Religion, cc cs pns32 vbb n2 cst vbr j, cc vvb d n1 cc n1, pns31 vmb vvi po31 n1 p-acp d n2 cc n2 p-acp n1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 210 Page 109
1562 and this may tickle their lusts a little; and this may tickle their Lustiest a little; cc d vmb vvi po32 n2 dt j; (15) sermon (DIV2) 210 Page 109
1563 but a discourse out of Scripture tending to the true ends of Preaching, informing the Judgment in the Doctrines of Faith, but a discourse out of Scripture tending to the true ends of Preaching, informing the Judgement in the Doctrines of Faith, cc-acp dt n1 av pp-f np1 vvg p-acp dt j n2 pp-f vvg, vvg dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 210 Page 109
1564 or persuading the practice of Godliness, are the most unpleasant sounds in the world to such mens Ears. or persuading the practice of Godliness, Are the most unpleasant sounds in the world to such men's Ears. cc vvg dt n1 pp-f n1, vbr dt av-ds j n2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp d ng2 n2. (15) sermon (DIV2) 210 Page 109
1565 There is no Soul breathing, that takes, or can take any pleasure from, or find any sweetness in reading, or hearing, that experienceth no inward communion with God in the action, There is no Soul breathing, that Takes, or can take any pleasure from, or find any sweetness in reading, or hearing, that experienceth no inward communion with God in the actium, pc-acp vbz dx n1 vvg, cst vvz, cc vmb vvi d n1 p-acp, cc vvi d n1 p-acp vvg, cc vvg, cst vvz dx j n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 210 Page 109
1566 or at least that desires none. 2. A second great Attractive and mover of our desires, is profit and advantage; and in this case it must be the profit and advantage of our Souls; or At least that Desires none. 2. A second great Attractive and mover of our Desires, is profit and advantage; and in this case it must be the profit and advantage of our Souls; cc p-acp ds d vvz pix. crd dt ord j j cc n1 pp-f po12 n2, vbz n1 cc n1; cc p-acp d n1 pn31 vmb vbi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n2; (15) sermon (DIV2) 210 Page 109
1567 for they are actions from which no worldly profit and gain doth arise ordinarily. for they Are actions from which no worldly profit and gain does arise ordinarily. c-acp pns32 vbr n2 p-acp r-crq dx j n1 cc n1 vdz vvi av-j. (15) sermon (DIV2) 210 Page 109
1568 Now all the profit that can be so much as imagined to arise from the world, Now all the profit that can be so much as imagined to arise from the world, av d dt n1 cst vmb vbi av av-d c-acp vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 210 Page 109
1570 or meditated upon, can be nothing but some superficial notional knowledge in the things of God. or meditated upon, can be nothing but Some superficial notional knowledge in the things of God. cc vvn p-acp, vmb vbi pix p-acp d j j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 210 Page 109
1571 Knowledge indeed is an excellent thing, and as pleasant to an ingenuous Soul as Light is to the Eye, Knowledge indeed is an excellent thing, and as pleasant to an ingenuous Soul as Light is to the Eye, n1 av vbz dt j n1, cc p-acp j p-acp dt j n1 p-acp n1 vbz p-acp dt n1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 210 Page 109
1572 and such a Soul counts it amongst his gains, and this may, and doth draw out not only true, and such a Soul counts it among his gains, and this may, and does draw out not only true, cc d dt n1 vvz pn31 p-acp po31 n2, cc d vmb, cc vdz vvi av xx av-j j, (15) sermon (DIV2) 210 Page 109
1573 and good, and pious Souls, to read, and hear Sermons, and study the Scriptures, but it may, and good, and pious Souls, to read, and hear Sermons, and study the Scriptures, but it may, cc j, cc j n2, pc-acp vvi, cc vvi n2, cc vvi dt n2, cc-acp pn31 vmb, (15) sermon (DIV2) 210 Page 109
1574 and doth entice and allure others. and does entice and allure Others. cc vdz vvi cc vvi n2-jn. (15) sermon (DIV2) 210 Page 109
1575 But the pious Soul feeth a profit beyond this he hath read, 1 Tim. 3. 15. That the holy Scriptures are able to make a man wise to salvation, through Faith which is in Jesus Christ. But the pious Soul feeth a profit beyond this he hath read, 1 Tim. 3. 15. That the holy Scriptures Are able to make a man wise to salvation, through Faith which is in jesus christ. p-acp dt j n1 vvz dt n1 p-acp d pns31 vhz vvn, crd np1 crd crd cst dt j n2 vbr j pc-acp vvi dt n1 j p-acp n1, p-acp n1 r-crq vbz p-acp np1 np1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 210 Page 109
1576 V. 17. To make the man of God perfect, throughly furnished to every good work. V. 17. To make the man of God perfect, thoroughly furnished to every good work. np1 crd pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 j, av-j vvn p-acp d j n1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 210 Page 109
1577 He hath heard that good words from thence have made Souls better, when sorrow hath made the heart to stoop; He hath herd that good words from thence have made Souls better, when sorrow hath made the heart to stoop; pns31 vhz vvn cst j n2 p-acp av vhi vvn n2 av-jc, c-crq n1 vhz vvn dt n1 pc-acp vvi; (15) sermon (DIV2) 210 Page 120
1578 this is the profit, this the advantage which he promiseth unto himself from the Word of God; this is the profit, this the advantage which he promises unto himself from the Word of God; d vbz dt n1, d dt n1 r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp px31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (15) sermon (DIV2) 210 Page 120
1579 this makes him thirst after a real, inward, spiritual communion with God in his Word; he knows nothing less than this can answer the ends which his Soul aimeth at. this makes him thirst After a real, inward, spiritual communion with God in his Word; he knows nothing less than this can answer the ends which his Soul aimeth At. d vvz pno31 n1 p-acp dt j, j, j n1 p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1; pns31 vvz pix av-dc cs d vmb vvi dt n2 r-crq po31 n1 vvz p-acp. (15) sermon (DIV2) 210 Page 120
1580 That it is not being in the Sanctuary, but his seeing the power and glory of God in the Sanctuary, which must effect this. That it is not being in the Sanctuary, but his seeing the power and glory of God in the Sanctuary, which must Effect this. cst pn31 vbz xx vbg p-acp dt n1, cc-acp po31 vvg dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vmb vvi d. (15) sermon (DIV2) 210 Page 120
1581 Hence it is, that though a more External communion with God in his word be sweet and desirable to him, Hence it is, that though a more External communion with God in his word be sweet and desirable to him, av pn31 vbz, cst cs dt av-dc j n1 p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1 vbb j cc j p-acp pno31, (15) sermon (DIV2) 210 Page 120
1582 yet he cannot take up with it, but he thirsteth after the Teachings of his Spirit, in and by the Word. yet he cannot take up with it, but he Thirsteth After the Teachings of his Spirit, in and by the Word. av pns31 vmbx vvi a-acp p-acp pn31, cc-acp pns31 vvz p-acp dt n2-vvg pp-f po31 n1, p-acp cc p-acp dt n1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 210 Page 120
1583 But I see I must leave much of this discourse to other opportunities. But I see I must leave much of this discourse to other opportunities. p-acp pns11 vvb pns11 vmb vvi d pp-f d n1 p-acp j-jn n2. (15) sermon (DIV2) 210 Page 120
1584 Sermon VII. Canticles 1. 2. Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth. Sermon VII. Canticles 1. 2. Let him kiss me with the Kisses of his Mouth. n1 np1. n2 crd crd vvb pno31 vvi pno11 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 210 Page 120
1585 4. THere is yet another Reason to be assigned, and added to what you have already heard, 4. THere is yet Another Reason to be assigned, and added to what you have already herd, crd pc-acp vbz av j-jn n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, cc vvd p-acp r-crq pn22 vhb av vvn, (16) sermon (DIV2) 211 Page 120
1586 why an understanding pious Soul cannot be satisfied with a bare external Communion with God in his Word. why an understanding pious Soul cannot be satisfied with a bore external Communion with God in his Word. c-crq dt n1 j n1 vmbx vbi vvn p-acp dt j j n1 p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 211 Page 120
1587 That is the danger which it apprehends from such a performance, when the Soul resteth in it, That is the danger which it apprehends from such a performance, when the Soul rests in it, cst vbz dt n1 r-crq pn31 vvz p-acp d dt n1, c-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp pn31, (16) sermon (DIV2) 211 Page 120
1588 and takes up with it, Heb. 4. 12. The Apostle telleth us, The word of God is quick and powerful. and Takes up with it, Hebrew 4. 12. The Apostle Telleth us, The word of God is quick and powerful. cc vvz a-acp p-acp pn31, np1 crd crd dt n1 vvz pno12, dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz j cc j. (16) sermon (DIV2) 211 Page 120
1589 Whatsoever means are used in order to an end, if it be of a quick and operative Nature, Whatsoever means Are used in order to an end, if it be of a quick and operative Nature, r-crq n2 vbr vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, cs pn31 vbb pp-f dt j cc j-jn n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 211 Page 120
1590 if it reacheth not the end, it certainly doth harm. if it reaches not the end, it Certainly does harm. cs pn31 vvz xx dt n1, pn31 av-j vdz vvi. (16) sermon (DIV2) 211 Page 120
1591 Pbysick that is quick and operative, if it conduceth not to the healing of the Body, usually impairs it, and doth it harm. Pbysick that is quick and operative, if it conduceth not to the healing of the Body, usually impairs it, and does it harm. n1 cst vbz j cc j-jn, cs pn31 vvz xx p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1, av-j n2 pn31, cc vdz pn31 vvi. (16) sermon (DIV2) 211 Page 120
1667 as he proclaimeth to all, that God never sent him, though he runs. as he proclaims to all, that God never sent him, though he runs. c-acp pns31 vvz p-acp d, cst np1 av-x vvd pno31, cs pns31 vvz. (16) sermon (DIV2) 214 Page 124
1592 The hearing and reading of the word are means in order to the Salvation of our Souls, by the working of Faith in us, changing our hearts, The hearing and reading of the word Are means in order to the Salvation of our Souls, by the working of Faith in us, changing our hearts, dt vvg cc vvg pp-f dt n1 vbr n2 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f n1 p-acp pno12, vvg po12 n2, (16) sermon (DIV2) 211 Page 120
1593 and transforming us into its own likeness, if they profit not in order to that end they certainly prejudice the Soul. Isa. 55. 10. As the rain cometh down from Heaven, and transforming us into its own likeness, if they profit not in order to that end they Certainly prejudice the Soul. Isaiah 55. 10. As the rain comes down from Heaven, cc vvg pno12 p-acp po31 d n1, cs pns32 vvb xx p-acp n1 p-acp d n1 pns32 av-j vvi dt n1 np1 crd crd p-acp dt n1 vvz a-acp p-acp n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 211 Page 120
1594 and the Snow, and returneth not thither but watereth the Earth — So shall my word be that goeth out of my Mouth. and the Snow, and returns not thither but Waters the Earth — So shall my word be that Goes out of my Mouth. cc dt n1, cc vvz xx av cc-acp vvz dt n1 — av vmb po11 n1 vbi cst vvz av pp-f po11 n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 211 Page 121
1595 The Apostle lets us know, that Ministers in preaching the Gospel, are unto God a sweet savour of Christ in them that are savea, and in them that perish. The Apostle lets us know, that Ministers in preaching the Gospel, Are unto God a sweet savour of christ in them that Are savea, and in them that perish. dt n1 vvb|pno12 pno12 vvi, cst n2 p-acp vvg dt n1, vbr p-acp np1 dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32 cst vbr n1, cc p-acp pno32 cst vvb. (16) sermon (DIV2) 211 Page 121
1596 V. 16. To the one they are the savour of death unto death, and to the other, the savour of life unto life. V. 16. To the one they Are the savour of death unto death, and to the other, the savour of life unto life. np1 crd p-acp dt pi pns32 vbr dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, cc p-acp dt n-jn, dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 211 Page 121
1597 We read in the Gospel of two effects of the Word Preached by Christ and the Apostles; We read in the Gospel of two effects of the Word Preached by christ and the Apostles; pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f crd n2 pp-f dt n1 vvn p-acp np1 cc dt n2; (16) sermon (DIV2) 211 Page 121
1598 some believed, others were hardened. This must necessarily make a pious thinking Soul, that considereth reading and hearing the Word, as they indeed are, not as ends, but as means in order to a more noble end, that it cannot but long after this spiritual inward communion with God in these Institutions. There's nothing more to be dreaded than an hardened heart; and without this inward Teaching of the Spirit of God in and by the Word, the Soul certainly hardeneth, Some believed, Others were hardened. This must necessarily make a pious thinking Soul, that Considereth reading and hearing the Word, as they indeed Are, not as ends, but as means in order to a more noble end, that it cannot but long After this spiritual inward communion with God in these Institutions. There's nothing more to be dreaded than an hardened heart; and without this inward Teaching of the Spirit of God in and by the Word, the Soul Certainly Hardeneth, d vvn, ng2-jn vbr vvn. d vmb av-j vvi dt j vvg n1, cst vvz vvg cc vvg dt n1, c-acp pns32 av vbr, xx p-acp n2, p-acp c-acp n2 p-acp n1 p-acp dt av-dc j n1, cst pn31 vmbx cc-acp vvi p-acp d j j n1 p-acp np1 p-acp d n2. pc-acp|vbz pix av-dc pc-acp vbi vvn cs dt vvn n1; cc p-acp d j vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp cc p-acp dt n1, dt n1 av-j vvz, (16) sermon (DIV2) 211 Page 121
1599 and groweth worse by and under it. I shall now come to make some Application of this discourse. and grows Worse by and under it. I shall now come to make Some Application of this discourse. cc vvz av-jc p-acp cc p-acp pn31. pns11 vmb av vvi pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f d n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 211 Page 121
1600 From it you may learn, That there is a more internal communion with God in his Word, From it you may Learn, That there is a more internal communion with God in his Word, p-acp pn31 pn22 vmb vvi, cst pc-acp vbz dt av-dc j n1 p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 212 Page 121
1601 than the most of common hearers are aware of. than the most of Common hearers Are aware of. cs dt ds pp-f j n2 vbr j pp-f. (16) sermon (DIV2) 212 Page 121
1602 God's speaking to our Eyes and Ears, our common sense and understanding is one thing, his speaking to our hearts, to our will and affections is another thing. God's speaking to our Eyes and Ears, our Common sense and understanding is one thing, his speaking to our hearts, to our will and affections is Another thing. npg1 vvg p-acp po12 n2 cc n2, po12 j n1 cc n1 vbz crd n1, po31 vvg p-acp po12 n2, p-acp po12 vmb cc n2 vbz j-jn n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 212 Page 121
1603 It is one thing for a man or woman to give God his bodily presence, his Eyes, It is one thing for a man or woman to give God his bodily presence, his Eyes, pn31 vbz crd n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi np1 po31 j n1, po31 n2, (16) sermon (DIV2) 212 Page 121
1604 and his Ears in an Ordinance; and his Ears in an Ordinance; cc po31 n2 p-acp dt n1; (16) sermon (DIV2) 212 Page 121
1605 another thing for the Soul to give up his will in it to comply with the will of God in what he shall reveal unto it. Another thing for the Soul to give up his will in it to comply with the will of God in what he shall reveal unto it. j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp po31 n1 p-acp pn31 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pn31. (16) sermon (DIV2) 212 Page 121
1606 I am afraid this is a notion is little either understood, or attended to. I am afraid this is a notion is little either understood, or attended to. pns11 vbm j d vbz dt n1 vbz j av-d vvd, cc vvd p-acp. (16) sermon (DIV2) 212 Page 121
1607 Men and women think they have done their work, and fulfilled their duty, if they have but read a little in their Bibles, Men and women think they have done their work, and fulfilled their duty, if they have but read a little in their Bibles, np1 cc n2 vvb pns32 vhb vdn po32 n1, cc vvd po32 n1, cs pns32 vhb p-acp vvn dt j p-acp po32 np1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 212 Page 121
1608 and come to Church to hear a Sermon, never regarding what inward communion they have had with God either in the one or the other; and come to Church to hear a Sermon, never regarding what inward communion they have had with God either in the one or the other; cc vvb p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, av-x vvg r-crq j n1 pns32 vhb vhn p-acp np1 av-d p-acp dt crd cc dt n-jn; (16) sermon (DIV2) 212 Page 121
1609 and look at no further Communication of God unto them, than to let them know his will; and look At no further Communication of God unto them, than to let them know his will; cc vvb p-acp dx jc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32, cs pc-acp vvi pno32 vvi po31 n1; (16) sermon (DIV2) 212 Page 121
1610 nor at any further communicating themselves unto God, than in lending him the presence of their outward man, nor At any further communicating themselves unto God, than in lending him the presence of their outward man, ccx p-acp d av-j vvg px32 p-acp np1, cs p-acp vvg pno31 dt n1 pp-f po32 j n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 212 Page 121
1611 and the more out-parts and powers of their Souls. and the more out-parts and Powers of their Souls. cc dt dc n2 cc n2 pp-f po32 n2. (16) sermon (DIV2) 212 Page 121
1612 This apprehension of men makes them stand amazed at God's Peoples being so fond of Sermons, and running after them. This apprehension of men makes them stand amazed At God's Peoples being so found of Sermons, and running After them. d n1 pp-f n2 vvz pno32 vvi vvn p-acp npg1 n2 vbg av j pp-f n2, cc vvg p-acp pno32. (16) sermon (DIV2) 212 Page 121
1613 Indeed, were this all that good men and women expected, they might possibly not be so exceedingly thirsty after them, Indeed, were this all that good men and women expected, they might possibly not be so exceedingly thirsty After them, np1, vbdr d d cst j n2 cc n2 vvn, pns32 vmd av-j xx vbi av av-vvg j p-acp pno32, (16) sermon (DIV2) 212 Page 121
1614 though even a notional knowledge of the will of God, is no contemptible thing; but they have further expectations upon Ordinances than this amounteth to. though even a notional knowledge of the will of God, is no contemptible thing; but they have further Expectations upon Ordinances than this amounteth to. cs av dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, vbz dx j n1; cc-acp pns32 vhb jc n2 p-acp n2 cs d vvz p-acp. (16) sermon (DIV2) 212 Page 121
1615 They said, Isa. 2. 3. Come you, let us go to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob, and he will teach us his waies, They said, Isaiah 2. 3. Come you, let us go to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob, and he will teach us his ways, pns32 vvd, np1 crd crd vvb pn22, vvb pno12 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc pns31 vmb vvi pno12 po31 n2, (16) sermon (DIV2) 212 Page 121
1616 and we will walk in his paths. and we will walk in his paths. cc pns12 vmb vvi p-acp po31 n2. (16) sermon (DIV2) 212 Page 121
1617 They know that God promised of old, That wheresoever he recorded his name to dwell, there he would meet his people and bless them. They know that God promised of old, That wheresoever he recorded his name to dwell, there he would meet his people and bless them. pns32 vvb cst np1 vvd pp-f j, cst c-crq pns31 vvd po31 n1 pc-acp vvi, a-acp pns31 vmd vvi po31 n1 cc vvb pno32. (16) sermon (DIV2) 212 Page 221
1618 And that the same Promise extendeth to the New Testament, and that there the Lord hath promised, where two or three are gathered together in his Name, he will be in the midst amongst them; And that the same Promise extendeth to the New Testament, and that there the Lord hath promised, where two or three Are gathered together in his Name, he will be in the midst among them; cc d dt d n1 vvz p-acp dt j n1, cc cst a-acp dt n1 vhz vvn, c-crq crd cc crd vbr vvn av p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vmb vbi p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno32; (16) sermon (DIV2) 212 Page 221
1619 which Promise being not of his Essential presence, (for so he is never absent from us) but concerning the presence of his grace, it is a promise of blessing, so as they are not satisfied without some token of God's favour and blessing. which Promise being not of his Essential presence, (for so he is never absent from us) but Concerning the presence of his grace, it is a promise of blessing, so as they Are not satisfied without Some token of God's favour and blessing. r-crq n1 vbg xx pp-f po31 j n1, (c-acp av pns31 vbz av-x j p-acp pno12) cc-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, av c-acp pns32 vbr xx vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f npg1 n1 cc n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 212 Page 221
1620 From this discourse also may be concluded, in what communion with God through the Spirit lieth. From this discourse also may be concluded, in what communion with God through the Spirit lies. p-acp d n1 av vmb vbi vvn, p-acp r-crq n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 vvz. (16) sermon (DIV2) 213 Page 221
1621 Some would have it to lie in meer Enthusiastical raptures, impressions and revelations, and that the way to enjoy it, is to cast off all Forms, all Duties and Ordinances; some would have it to lie in mere Enthusiastical raptures, impressions and revelations, and that the Way to enjoy it, is to cast off all Forms, all Duties and Ordinances; d vmd vhi pn31 pc-acp vvi p-acp j j n2, n2 cc n2, cc cst dt n1 pc-acp vvi pn31, vbz pc-acp vvi a-acp d n2, d n2 cc n2; (16) sermon (DIV2) 213 Page 221
1622 these are the things they make to be the things that are above, mentioned in Col. 3. 1. Certainly there is a form of sound Doctrine, which the Apostle Paul commendeth the Romans for yielding obedience to, Rom. 6. 17. A form of sound words, which he commandeth Timothy to hold fast, 2 Tim. 1. 13. These are not that form of Godliness in men that deny the power of it, which the Apostle speaks of in that Epistle. these Are the things they make to be the things that Are above, mentioned in Col. 3. 1. Certainly there is a from of found Doctrine, which the Apostle Paul commends the Romans for yielding Obedience to, Rom. 6. 17. A from of found words, which he commands Timothy to hold fast, 2 Tim. 1. 13. These Are not that from of Godliness in men that deny the power of it, which the Apostle speaks of in that Epistle. d vbr dt n2 pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi dt n2 cst vbr a-acp, vvn p-acp np1 crd crd av-j a-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1, r-crq dt n1 np1 vvz dt np1 p-acp j-vvg n1 p-acp, np1 crd crd dt n1 pp-f j n2, r-crq pns31 vvz np1 pc-acp vvi av-j, crd np1 crd crd d vbr xx d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n2 cst vvb dt n1 pp-f pn31, r-crq dt n1 vvz pp-f p-acp d n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 213 Page 221
1623 There are Duties and Ordinances, to be above which, is to be above the Rule which God hath given us. There Are Duties and Ordinances, to be above which, is to be above the Rule which God hath given us. pc-acp vbr n2 cc n2, pc-acp vbi p-acp r-crq, vbz pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1 r-crq np1 vhz vvn pno12. (16) sermon (DIV2) 213 Page 221
1624 Our Souls communion with God through the Spirit, is not out of Ordinances, but in and by them. Our Souls communion with God through the Spirit, is not out of Ordinances, but in and by them. po12 n2 n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1, vbz xx av pp-f n2, cc-acp p-acp cc p-acp pno32. (16) sermon (DIV2) 213 Page 221
1625 The Teaching of the Letter is not opposed, but subordinated to the Teaching of the Spirit. The Teaching of the letter is not opposed, but subordinated to the Teaching of the Spirit. dt vvg pp-f dt n1 vbz xx vvn, cc-acp vvn p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 213 Page 221
1626 There is room enough for the Teaching of the holy Spirit, after the Minister hath done what he can to teach us; There is room enough for the Teaching of the holy Spirit, After the Minister hath done what he can to teach us; pc-acp vbz n1 av-d p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt j n1, p-acp dt n1 vhz vdn r-crq pns31 vmb pc-acp vvi pno12; (16) sermon (DIV2) 213 Page 221
1627 nor is it to be blasphemed by ill tongued men, because themselves do not understand what it means; nor is it to be blasphemed by ill tongued men, Because themselves do not understand what it means; ccx vbz pn31 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp j-jn j-vvn n2, c-acp px32 vdb xx vvi r-crq pn31 vvz; (16) sermon (DIV2) 213 Page 221
1628 they only speak evil of the things they know not. they only speak evil of the things they know not. pns32 av-j vvb j-jn pp-f dt n2 pns32 vvb xx. (16) sermon (DIV2) 213 Page 221
1629 The Power of God upon the heart fastening the words we read and hear, upon our hearts and consciences, The Power of God upon the heart fastening the words we read and hear, upon our hearts and Consciences, dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 vvg dt n2 pns12 vvb cc vvi, p-acp po12 n2 cc n2, (16) sermon (DIV2) 213 Page 221
1630 as a Nail in a sure place, is a thing only known unto the Souls that have had experience of it. as a Nail in a sure place, is a thing only known unto the Souls that have had experience of it. c-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j n1, vbz dt n1 av-j vvn p-acp dt n2 cst vhb vhn n1 pp-f pn31. (16) sermon (DIV2) 213 Page 221
1631 But the great thing I desire you might be instructed in from this discourse, is, The difference betwixt a prophane person, But the great thing I desire you might be instructed in from this discourse, is, The difference betwixt a profane person, p-acp dt j n1 pns11 vvb pn22 vmd vbi vvn p-acp p-acp d n1, vbz, dt n1 p-acp dt j n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 214 Page 221
1632 and hypocrites, and the true Children of God, which may be discerned from their affections to the Word of God. and Hypocrites, and the true Children of God, which may be discerned from their affections to the Word of God. cc n2, cc dt j n2 pp-f np1, r-crq vmb vbi vvn p-acp po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 214 Page 221
1633 The prophane person wholly despiseth and slighteth the Word of God, both the written Word, and the Word Preached; The profane person wholly despises and slighteth the Word of God, both the written Word, and the Word Preached; dt j n1 av-jn vvz cc vvz dt n1 pp-f np1, d dt j-vvn n1, cc dt n1 vvn; (16) sermon (DIV2) 214 Page 221
1634 it serveth him for nothing but a subject to exercise his prophane wit upon. The Hypocrite driving another design glorying in shew and appearance; it serves him for nothing but a Subject to exercise his profane wit upon. The Hypocrite driving Another Design glorying in show and appearance; pn31 vvz pno31 p-acp pix cc-acp dt n-jn pc-acp vvi po31 j n1 p-acp. dt n1 vvg j-jn n1 vvg p-acp n1 cc n1; (16) sermon (DIV2) 214 Page 221
1635 he must have some pretended respect at least to the Word of God; he must have Some pretended respect At least to the Word of God; pns31 vmb vhi d j-vvn n1 p-acp ds p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (16) sermon (DIV2) 214 Page 221
1636 but he rests meerly in reading or in hearing, and regardeth not either how far God in the Word communicates himself to him, but he rests merely in reading or in hearing, and Regardeth not either how Far God in the Word communicates himself to him, cc-acp pns31 vvz av-j p-acp vvg cc p-acp vvg, cc vvz xx av-d c-crq av-j np1 p-acp dt n1 n2 px31 p-acp pno31, (16) sermon (DIV2) 214 Page 123
1637 nor yet how far he communicates his Soul unto God in the Ordinance. nor yet how Far he communicates his Soul unto God in the Ordinance. ccx av c-crq av-j pns31 n2 po31 n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 214 Page 123
1638 Let an Hypocrite go with a multitude, and hear a Sermon, he hath enough if he can but say, I have been at the Ordinance, Let an Hypocrite go with a multitude, and hear a Sermon, he hath enough if he can but say, I have been At the Ordinance, vvb dt n1 vvb p-acp dt n1, cc vvi dt n1, pns31 vhz av-d cs pns31 vmb p-acp vvi, pns11 vhb vbn p-acp dt n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 214 Page 123
1639 whether his Soul hath been at all instructed or affected; whither his Soul hath been At all instructed or affected; cs po31 n1 vhz vbn p-acp d vvn cc vvn; (16) sermon (DIV2) 214 Page 123
1640 whether any Word of God hath come nigh to his heart, laid any hold upon his conscience yea or no; whither any Word of God hath come High to his heart, laid any hold upon his conscience yea or no; cs d n1 pp-f np1 vhz vvn av-j p-acp po31 n1, vvd d n1 p-acp po31 n1 uh cc uh-dx; (16) sermon (DIV2) 214 Page 123
1641 he hath no true thirst after any communion with God in the Ordinance; he hath no true thirst After any communion with God in the Ordinance; pns31 vhz dx j n1 p-acp d n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1; (16) sermon (DIV2) 214 Page 123
1642 if he hath been but seen in the Lord's Courts, or at most be furnished with matter of discourse to talk of amongst Christians, if he hath been but seen in the Lord's Courts, or At most be furnished with matter of discourse to talk of among Christians, cs pns31 vhz vbn p-acp vvn p-acp dt ng1 n2, cc p-acp ds vbi vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi pp-f p-acp np1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 214 Page 123
1643 so as they may take him to be a Disciple, his ends are satisfied. But it is otherwise with a Child of God; so as they may take him to be a Disciple, his ends Are satisfied. But it is otherwise with a Child of God; av c-acp pns32 vmb vvi pno31 pc-acp vbi dt n1, po31 n2 vbr vvn. p-acp pn31 vbz av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (16) sermon (DIV2) 214 Page 123
1644 he is troubled when he cometh from an Ordinance, if he doth not find he hath had some communion with God in the Ordinance. he is troubled when he comes from an Ordinance, if he does not find he hath had Some communion with God in the Ordinance. pns31 vbz vvn c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1, cs pns31 vdz xx vvi pns31 vhz vhn d n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 214 Page 123
1645 That God hath either more sealed, and further confirmed some Truth to his Soul, or convinced him of some sin, That God hath either more sealed, and further confirmed Some Truth to his Soul, or convinced him of Some since, cst np1 vhz d dc vvn, cc av-jc vvn d n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc vvd pno31 pp-f d n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 214 Page 123
1646 or comforted him with some Promise; some way or other spoken unto his heart. or comforted him with Some Promise; Some Way or other spoken unto his heart. cc vvd pno31 p-acp d n1; d n1 cc n-jn vvn p-acp po31 n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 214 Page 123
1647 Methinks the difference betwixt an Hypocrite and a Child of God in this case may be resembled, by the going of a Child with another companion (who is no Child) to a Father's house, where they find themselves splendidly entertained; Methinks the difference betwixt an Hypocrite and a Child of God in this case may be resembled, by the going of a Child with Another Companion (who is no Child) to a Father's house, where they find themselves splendidly entertained; vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1 vmb vbi vvn, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp j-jn n1 (r-crq vbz dx n1) p-acp dt ng1 n1, c-crq pns32 vvb px32 av-j vvn; (16) sermon (DIV2) 214 Page 123
15119 Duty in us is not the Father of Grace, for who hath given first unto God, Duty in us is not the Father of Grace, for who hath given First unto God, n1 p-acp pno12 vbz xx dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp r-crq vhz vvn ord p-acp np1, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1893 Page 827
1648 but the Child seeth not his Father's face; the Child's companion is pleased, and comes home talking, and boasting of his entertainment; but the Child sees not his Father's face; the Child's Companion is pleased, and comes home talking, and boasting of his entertainment; cc-acp dt n1 vvz xx po31 ng1 n1; dt ng1 n1 vbz vvn, cc vvz av-an vvg, cc vvg pp-f po31 n1; (16) sermon (DIV2) 214 Page 123
1649 but the Child's heart is sad; but the Child's heart is sad; cc-acp dt ng1 n1 vbz j; (16) sermon (DIV2) 214 Page 123
1650 the end of the Child's Journey was to see his Father's face, and to have his Father's blessing; the end of the Child's Journey was to see his Father's face, and to have his Father's blessing; dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1 vbds pc-acp vvi po31 ng1 n1, cc pc-acp vhi po31 ng1 n1; (16) sermon (DIV2) 214 Page 123
1651 without this the good chear doth him no good. without this the good cheer does him no good. p-acp d dt j n1 vdz pno31 dx j. (16) sermon (DIV2) 214 Page 123
1652 The formal Hypocrite comes home from Ordinances, pleasing himself that he hath been at Church, that he hath heard a quaint learned discourse, The formal Hypocrite comes home from Ordinances, pleasing himself that he hath been At Church, that he hath herd a quaint learned discourse, dt j n1 vvz av-an p-acp n2, vvg px31 d pns31 vhz vbn p-acp n1, cst pns31 vhz vvn dt j j n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 214 Page 123
1653 and his tongue may run great descants upon such things as these. The Child of God is satisfied with none of these things; and his tongue may run great descants upon such things as these. The Child of God is satisfied with none of these things; cc po31 n1 vmb vvi j n2 p-acp d n2 c-acp d. dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn p-acp pix pp-f d n2; (16) sermon (DIV2) 214 Page 123
1654 he went to his Father's house, that he might see his Father's face; if he can find no evidence of that, his Soul is discontented and unsatisfied; he went to his Father's house, that he might see his Father's face; if he can find no evidence of that, his Soul is discontented and unsatisfied; pns31 vvd p-acp po31 ng1 n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi po31 ng1 n1; cs pns31 vmb vvi dx n1 pp-f d, po31 n1 vbz vvn cc j-vvn; (16) sermon (DIV2) 214 Page 123
1655 he cries, I have laboured in vain, I have lost another day of grace, and opportunity of salvation; he cries, I have laboured in vain, I have lost Another day of grace, and opportunity of salvation; pns31 vvz, pns11 vhb vvn p-acp j, pns11 vhb vvn j-jn n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 pp-f n1; (16) sermon (DIV2) 214 Page 123
1656 I have been seeking the Lord in vain, and waiting upon him for nothing. I have been seeking the Lord in vain, and waiting upon him for nothing. pns11 vhb vbn vvg dt n1 p-acp j, cc vvg p-acp pno31 p-acp pix. (16) sermon (DIV2) 214 Page 123
1657 And this is the very reason why a pious Soul cannot hear every body, nor take up with all Sermons or discourses; And this is the very reason why a pious Soul cannot hear every body, nor take up with all Sermons or discourses; cc d vbz dt j n1 c-crq dt j n1 vmbx vvi d n1, ccx vvb a-acp p-acp d n2 cc n2; (16) sermon (DIV2) 214 Page 123
1658 he doth not go to Church to hear the voice of a man, but the Word of God, he does not go to Church to hear the voice of a man, but the Word of God, pns31 vdz xx vvi p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 214 Page 123
1659 and goeth with an expectation to meet with a blessing from God; and therefore he will hear where the Word of God is so opened, so applied, and Goes with an expectation to meet with a blessing from God; and Therefore he will hear where the Word of God is so opened, so applied, cc vvz p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1; cc av pns31 vmb vvi c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz av vvn, av vvn, (16) sermon (DIV2) 214 Page 123
1660 as he can expect God's blessing upon it. as he can expect God's blessing upon it. c-acp pns31 vmb vvi npg1 n1 p-acp pn31. (16) sermon (DIV2) 214 Page 123
1661 He cannot expect that God's blessing should go along with any to whom he hath said, Psal. 50. 16, 17. What hast thou to do to declare my Statutes, He cannot expect that God's blessing should go along with any to whom he hath said, Psalm 50. 16, 17. What hast thou to do to declare my Statutes, pns31 vmbx vvi cst npg1 n1 vmd vvi a-acp p-acp d p-acp ro-crq pns31 vhz vvn, np1 crd crd, crd q-crq vh2 pns21 pc-acp vdi pc-acp vvi po11 n2, (16) sermon (DIV2) 214 Page 123
1662 or that thou shouldst take my Covenant in thy mouth, seeing thou hatest instruction, and castest my words behind thee? He will not therefore sit under the Ministry of one that is openly prophane and wicked, and of a scandalous life: or that thou Shouldst take my Covenant in thy Mouth, seeing thou Hatest instruction, and Chastest my words behind thee? He will not Therefore fit under the Ministry of one that is openly profane and wicked, and of a scandalous life: cc d pns21 vmd2 vvi po11 n1 p-acp po21 n1, vvg pns21 vv2 n1, cc vv2 po11 n2 p-acp pno21? pns31 vmb xx av vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f pi cst vbz av-j j cc j, cc pp-f dt j n1: (16) sermon (DIV2) 214 Page 124
1663 Nor one that teacheth other Doctrine, than what is according to sound Doctrine and godliness, and the form of sound words delivered in the Word of God; Nor one that Teaches other Doctrine, than what is according to found Doctrine and godliness, and the from of found words Delivered in the Word of God; ccx pi cst vvz j-jn n1, cs q-crq vbz vvg p-acp j n1 cc n1, cc dt n1 pp-f j n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (16) sermon (DIV2) 214 Page 124
1664 or him that giveth heed to Fables, and endless Genealogies, which minister Questions rather than godly Edifying which is in Faith, 1 Tim. 1. 4. When he goes •o an Ordinance, he goeth not to hear the words of men puffed up, but the words of God, or him that gives heed to Fables, and endless Genealogies, which minister Questions rather than godly Edifying which is in Faith, 1 Tim. 1. 4. When he Goes •o an Ordinance, he Goes not to hear the words of men puffed up, but the words of God, cc pno31 cst vvz n1 p-acp n2, cc j n2, r-crq n1 n2 av-c cs j n-vvg r-crq vbz p-acp n1, crd np1 crd crd c-crq pns31 vvz av dt n1, pns31 vvz xx pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n2 vvn a-acp, p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 214 Page 124
1665 and expecteth that God should meet him, and bless him; and Expects that God should meet him, and bless him; cc vvz cst np1 vmd vvi pno31, cc vvb pno31; (16) sermon (DIV2) 214 Page 124
1666 and therefore governs himself accordingly in hearing, so as he may probably meet with a blessing from God, which he cannot expect from one who so dischargeth his work, and Therefore governs himself accordingly in hearing, so as he may probably meet with a blessing from God, which he cannot expect from one who so dischargeth his work, cc av vvz px31 av-vvg p-acp n-vvg, av c-acp pns31 vmb av-j vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1, r-crq pns31 vmbx vvi p-acp pi r-crq av vvz po31 n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 214 Page 124
1668 In the next place, this will give us another advantage to try our state with reference to God's favour; In the next place, this will give us Another advantage to try our state with Referente to God's favour; p-acp dt ord n1, d vmb vvi pno12 j-jn n1 p-acp vvb po12 n1 p-acp n1 p-acp npg1 n1; (16) sermon (DIV2) 215 Page 124
1669 An earnest desire after an inward spiritual communion with God in any Ordinance or Duty, an earnest desire After an inward spiritual communion with God in any Ordinance or Duty, dt j n1 p-acp dt j j n1 p-acp np1 p-acp d n1 cc n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 215 Page 124
1670 and the dissatisfaction of a Soul without it, will very much argue a man or woman to be a Christian indeed; and the dissatisfaction of a Soul without it, will very much argue a man or woman to be a Christian indeed; cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp pn31, vmb av av-d vvi dt n1 cc n1 pc-acp vbi dt njp av; (16) sermon (DIV2) 215 Page 124
1671 whereas a bare going to an Ordinance, a bare fancy or desire to hear, or a meer hearing, will speak a man no more than a nominal titular Christian, whereas a bore going to an Ordinance, a bore fancy or desire to hear, or a mere hearing, will speak a man no more than a nominal titular Christian, cs dt j vvg p-acp dt n1, dt j n1 cc vvb pc-acp vvi, cc dt j vvg, vmb vvi dt n1 av-dx dc cs dt j-jn j np1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 215 Page 124
1672 and be an evidence, that the Soul resteth in a meer bodily labour and exercise, which profiteth nothing. This is a great point; and be an evidence, that the Soul rests in a mere bodily labour and exercise, which profiteth nothing. This is a great point; cc vbb dt n1, cst dt n1 vvz p-acp dt j j n1 cc n1, r-crq vvz pix. d vbz dt j n1; (16) sermon (DIV2) 215 Page 124
1673 the being in the Sanctuary, will satisfie an Hypocrite; the being in the Sanctuary, will satisfy an Hypocrite; av vbg p-acp dt n1, vmb vvi dt n1; (16) sermon (DIV2) 215 Page 124
1674 nothing but the seeing the power and glory of God in the Sanctuary, will satisfie David the man according to God's own heart. nothing but the seeing the power and glory of God in the Sanctuary, will satisfy David the man according to God's own heart. pix cc-acp dt vvg dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, vmb vvi np1 dt n1 vvg p-acp npg1 d n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 215 Page 124
1675 But it is hard for us to keep a medium in any thing almost. But it is hard for us to keep a medium in any thing almost. p-acp pn31 vbz j p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi dt fw-la p-acp d n1 av. (16) sermon (DIV2) 215 Page 124
1676 As in the heart of a Formalist, there is nothing of this desire, nothing of this dissatisfaction; As in the heart of a Formalist, there is nothing of this desire, nothing of this dissatisfaction; p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vbz pix pp-f d n1, pix pp-f d n1; (16) sermon (DIV2) 215 Page 124
1677 so many times in the heart of a good Christian, there may be too much of this dissatisfaction, and a discontent and dissatisfaction founded in some mistake; so many times in the heart of a good Christian, there may be too much of this dissatisfaction, and a discontent and dissatisfaction founded in Some mistake; av d n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j njp, pc-acp vmb vbi av av-d pp-f d n1, cc dt n-jn cc n1 vvn p-acp d n1; (16) sermon (DIV2) 215 Page 124
1678 let me therefore a little enlarge upon this so useful a Subject. let me Therefore a little enlarge upon this so useful a Subject. vvb pno11 av dt j vvi p-acp d av j dt j-jn. (16) sermon (DIV2) 215 Page 124
1679 1. A satisfaction with a bare reading or hearing the Word, speaks nothing above formality, nothing above what an Hypocrite may arrive at. 1. A satisfaction with a bore reading or hearing the Word, speaks nothing above formality, nothing above what an Hypocrite may arrive At. crd dt n1 p-acp dt j n-vvg cc vvg dt n1, vvz pix p-acp n1, pix p-acp r-crq dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp. (16) sermon (DIV2) 216 Page 124
1680 It is said, that Herod heard John Baptist gladly, yet he was not got up to the Hypocrite's Form. There was a people in Ezekiel 's time, of whom God complained, Ezek 33. v. 30, 31, 32. that talked against the Prophet, by the walls, and in the doors of their houses, It is said, that Herod herd John Baptist gladly, yet he was not god up to the Hypocrite's Form There was a people in Ezekielem is time, of whom God complained, Ezekiel 33. v. 30, 31, 32. that talked against the Prophet, by the walls, and in the doors of their houses, pn31 vbz vvn, cst np1 vvn np1 np1 av-j, av pns31 vbds xx vvn a-acp p-acp dt ng1 np1 pc-acp vbds dt n1 p-acp np1 vbz n1, pp-f ro-crq np1 vvd, np1 crd n1 crd, crd, crd d vvd p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n2, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 n2, (16) sermon (DIV2) 216 Page 124
1681 yet spake every one to his Brother, saying, Come I pray you and hear what is the word that cometh forth from the Lord. yet spoke every one to his Brother, saying, Come I pray you and hear what is the word that comes forth from the Lord. av vvd d pi p-acp po31 n1, vvg, vvb pns11 vvb pn22 cc vvb r-crq vbz dt n1 cst vvz av p-acp dt n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 216 Page 124
1682 And came as the people came, and sate before the Prophet as the Lord's people, and heard his words, but would not do them; And Come as the people Come, and sat before the Prophet as the Lord's people, and herd his words, but would not do them; cc vvd p-acp dt n1 vvd, cc vvd p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt ng1 n1, cc vvd po31 n2, cc-acp vmd xx vdi pno32; (16) sermon (DIV2) 216 Page 125
1683 with their mouths the• shewed much love, but their hearts went after their covetousness. with their mouths the• showed much love, but their hearts went After their covetousness. p-acp po32 n2 n1 vvd d n1, cc-acp po32 n2 vvd p-acp po32 n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 216 Page 125
1684 And v. 32. the Prophet was to them as a very lovely Song, of one that had a pleasant voice, And v. 32. the Prophet was to them as a very lovely Song, of one that had a pleasant voice, cc n1 crd dt n1 vbds p-acp pno32 c-acp dt j j n1, pp-f pi cst vhd dt j n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 216 Page 125
1685 and could play well on an Instrument; they heard his words, but they did not do them. and could play well on an Instrument; they herd his words, but they did not do them. cc vmd vvi av p-acp dt n1; pns32 vvd po31 n2, cc-acp pns32 vdd xx vdi pno32. (16) sermon (DIV2) 216 Page 125
1686 And in the time of the Propher Isaiah, there was a generation that sought the Lord daily, And in the time of the Propher Isaiah, there was a generation that sought the Lord daily, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1, a-acp vbds dt n1 cst vvd dt n1 av-j, (16) sermon (DIV2) 216 Page 125
1705 but that such a Soul's desires will be steady and constant after such a thing, and will not be satisfied with a meer bodily labour, but that such a Soul's Desires will be steady and constant After such a thing, and will not be satisfied with a mere bodily labour, p-acp cst d dt ng1 n2 vmb vbi j cc j p-acp d dt n1, cc vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp dt j j n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 217 Page 126
1687 and delighted to know the Lord's waies, as a Nation that forsook not the Ordinances of God — and took delight in approaching to God, Isa. 58. 2. yet the Lord sent his Prophet, to cry aloud against them, not to spare to lift up his voice like a Trumpet, to shew them their transgressions, and delighted to know the Lord's ways, as a nation that forsook not the Ordinances of God — and took delight in approaching to God, Isaiah 58. 2. yet the Lord sent his Prophet, to cry aloud against them, not to spare to lift up his voice like a Trumpet, to show them their transgressions, cc vvd pc-acp vvi dt ng1 n2, c-acp dt n1 cst vvd xx dt n2 pp-f np1 — cc vvd n1 p-acp vvg p-acp np1, np1 crd crd av dt n1 vvd po31 n1, pc-acp vvi av p-acp pno32, xx pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi a-acp po31 n1 av-j dt n1, pc-acp vvi pno32 po32 n2, (16) sermon (DIV2) 216 Page 125
1688 and the house of Jacob their sins: And doubtless there is such a generation still, and the house of Jacob their Sins: And doubtless there is such a generation still, cc dt n1 pp-f np1 po32 n2: cc av-j a-acp vbz d dt n1 av, (16) sermon (DIV2) 216 Page 125
1689 as a generation of prophane persons, that despise the Word and Ordinances of God, and blaspheme God, and his Word; as a generation of profane Persons, that despise the Word and Ordinances of God, and Blaspheme God, and his Word; c-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2, cst vvb dt n1 cc n2 pp-f np1, cc vvi np1, cc po31 n1; (16) sermon (DIV2) 216 Page 125
1690 so another generation, that must read, and must go and hear, and may take some delight in it: so Another generation, that must read, and must go and hear, and may take Some delight in it: av j-jn n1, cst vmb vvi, cc vmb vvi cc vvi, cc vmb vvi d n1 p-acp pn31: (16) sermon (DIV2) 216 Page 125
1691 They may delight in the stile, and phrase, and wit of the Preacher, or in the Learning that is mixed up with the discourse; They may delight in the style, and phrase, and wit of the Preacher, or in the Learning that is mixed up with the discourse; pns32 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, cc n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1 cst vbz vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1; (16) sermon (DIV2) 216 Page 125
1692 or in the Notion of the Sermon, and desire to hear, especially (some kind of Preachers) upon these accounts; or in the Notion of the Sermon, and desire to hear, especially (Some kind of Preachers) upon these accounts; cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vvb pc-acp vvi, av-j (d n1 pp-f n2) p-acp d n2; (16) sermon (DIV2) 216 Page 125
1693 or to furnish their minds with some notional knowledge of the things of God, that may serve them as to their credit and reputation in the world; or to furnish their minds with Some notional knowledge of the things of God, that may serve them as to their credit and reputation in the world; cc pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp d j n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, cst vmb vvi pno32 a-acp p-acp po32 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1; (16) sermon (DIV2) 216 Page 125
1694 or furnish their tongues with discourse in religious company; all this will speak nothing to prove a man a Christian indeed; or furnish their tongues with discourse in religious company; all this will speak nothing to prove a man a Christian indeed; cc vvi po32 n2 p-acp n1 p-acp j n1; d d vmb vvi pix pc-acp vvi dt n1 dt njp av; (16) sermon (DIV2) 216 Page 125
1695 one whose heart is changed and transformed into the likeness of the Word. one whose heart is changed and transformed into the likeness of the Word. pi rg-crq n1 vbz vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 216 Page 125
1696 All this may be without any desire after the kisses of Christ's mouth, but a desire after the feeling the power of the Word upon our hearts, All this may be without any desire After the Kisses of Christ's Mouth, but a desire After the feeling the power of the Word upon our hearts, av-d d vmb vbi p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1, p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n-vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po12 n2, (16) sermon (DIV2) 216 Page 125
1697 and a dissatisfaction of spirit, until a man findeth something of this upon his Soul, this will speak a man or woman not to rest in a form of godliness without the power of it; and a dissatisfaction of Spirit, until a man finds something of this upon his Soul, this will speak a man or woman not to rest in a from of godliness without the power of it; cc dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp dt n1 vvz pi pp-f d p-acp po31 n1, d vmb vvi dt n1 cc n1 xx pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31; (16) sermon (DIV2) 216 Page 125
1698 yet even this dissatisfaction may be too much, and this happeneth, when it proceedeth from some mistake and misapprehension of Religious Souls. yet even this dissatisfaction may be too much, and this Happeneth, when it Proceedeth from Some mistake and misapprehension of Religious Souls. av av d n1 vmb vbi av av-d, cc d vvz, c-crq pn31 vvz p-acp d n1 cc n1 pp-f j n2. (16) sermon (DIV2) 216 Page 125
1699 This principally happeneth in two cases. This principally Happeneth in two cases. np1 av-j vvz p-acp crd n2. (16) sermon (DIV2) 216 Page 125
1700 1. The Soul's judging it self from its sensible experiences, not from its direct motions toward God and its desires. 1. The Soul's judging it self from its sensible experiences, not from its Direct motions towards God and its Desires. crd dt n1|vbz vvg pn31 n1 p-acp po31 j n2, xx p-acp po31 j n2 p-acp np1 cc po31 n2. (16) sermon (DIV2) 217 Page 125
1701 The motions of our Souls towards God, must be warily distinguished from the sensible returns of God upon our Soul. The first will speak the Soul beloved: The latter speaks it highly favoured, NONLATINALPHABET much graced by God. The motions of our Souls towards God, must be warily distinguished from the sensible returns of God upon our Soul. The First will speak the Soul Beloved: The latter speaks it highly favoured, much graced by God. dt n2 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp np1, vmb vbi av-j vvn p-acp dt j n2 pp-f np1 p-acp po12 n1 dt ord vmb vvi dt n1 j-vvn: dt d vvz pn31 av-j vvn, av-d vvn p-acp np1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 217 Page 125
1702 A pious Soul is not to judge it self so much from God's returns to it in this particular, A pious Soul is not to judge it self so much from God's returns to it in this particular, dt j n1 vbz xx pc-acp vvi pn31 n1 av av-d p-acp npg1 n2 p-acp pn31 p-acp d j, (16) sermon (DIV2) 217 Page 125
1703 as from God's workings in it, kindling in it those holy desires which move it after what it may be it doth not yet seem meet to the wisdom of God, that it should attain. as from God's workings in it, kindling in it those holy Desires which move it After what it may be it does not yet seem meet to the Wisdom of God, that it should attain. c-acp p-acp npg1 n2 p-acp pn31, vvg p-acp pn31 d j n2 r-crq vvb pn31 p-acp r-crq pn31 vmb vbi pn31 vdz xx av vvi vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst pn31 vmd vvi. (16) sermon (DIV2) 217 Page 125
1704 I have not told you that the Spouse of Christ doth at all times find, that Christ hath kissed it with the kisses of his mouth; I have not told you that the Spouse of christ does At all times find, that christ hath kissed it with the Kisses of his Mouth; pns11 vhb xx vvn pn22 d dt n1 pp-f np1 vdz p-acp d n2 vvi, cst np1 vhz vvn pn31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1; (16) sermon (DIV2) 217 Page 126
1707 The 2d mistake may be, from the Soul's not considering the variety of those kisses by which our blessed Lord may kiss the Souls of Believers in and by the Word, but keeping its Eye upon some particular influence of grace which it passionately desireth; The 2d mistake may be, from the Soul's not considering the variety of those Kisses by which our blessed Lord may kiss the Souls of Believers in and by the Word, but keeping its Eye upon Some particular influence of grace which it passionately Desires; dt crd n1 vmb vbi, p-acp dt ng1 xx vvg dt n1 pp-f d n2 p-acp r-crq po12 j n1 vmb vvi dt n2 pp-f n2 p-acp cc p-acp dt n1, p-acp vvg po31 n1 p-acp d j n1 pp-f n1 r-crq pn31 av-j vvz; (16) sermon (DIV2) 218 Page 126
1708 and not finding that God satisfieth it as to that, it concludeth, it hath had no influence from God at all: and not finding that God Satisfieth it as to that, it Concludeth, it hath had no influence from God At all: cc xx vvg cst np1 vvz pn31 a-acp p-acp d, pn31 vvz, pn31 vhz vhn dx n1 p-acp np1 p-acp d: (16) sermon (DIV2) 218 Page 126
1709 As now, supposing a Soul sad and troubled, it is exceedingly desirous of comfort and satisfaction, As now, supposing a Soul sad and troubled, it is exceedingly desirous of Comfort and satisfaction, c-acp av, vvg dt n1 j cc j-vvn, pn31 vbz av-vvg j pp-f n1 cc n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 218 Page 126
1710 and saith, Lord, when wilt thou comfort me? In expectation of meeting God in this way, it goeth out to hear the Word, and Says, Lord, when wilt thou Comfort me? In expectation of meeting God in this Way, it Goes out to hear the Word, cc vvz, n1, q-crq vm2 pns21 vvi pno11? p-acp n1 pp-f n1 np1 p-acp d n1, pn31 vvz av pc-acp vvi dt n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 218 Page 126
1711 and not meeting with that peace and comfort which it wanted, it is ready to conclude, that it hath met with nothing, and not meeting with that peace and Comfort which it wanted, it is ready to conclude, that it hath met with nothing, cc xx vvg p-acp d n1 cc n1 r-crq pn31 vvd, pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi, cst pn31 vhz vvn p-acp pix, (16) sermon (DIV2) 218 Page 126
1712 and hath had no near, inward, spiritual communion with God. As to this, the Soul must rectifie its mistake; and hath had no near, inward, spiritual communion with God. As to this, the Soul must rectify its mistake; cc vhz vhn dx j, j, j n1 p-acp np1. p-acp p-acp d, dt n1 vmb vvi po31 n1; (16) sermon (DIV2) 218 Page 126
1713 the profit of the Word is not limited to one thing; the profit of the Word is not limited to one thing; dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz xx vvn p-acp crd n1; (16) sermon (DIV2) 218 Page 126
1714 it is (saith the Apostle) profitable for reproof, and correction, and instruction in righteousness. it is (Says the Apostle) profitable for reproof, and correction, and instruction in righteousness. pn31 vbz (vvz dt n1) j p-acp n1, cc n1, cc n1 p-acp n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 218 Page 126
1715 There is a kiss of instruction in righteousness. There is a kiss of instruction in righteousness. pc-acp vbz dt vvb pp-f n1 p-acp n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 219 Page 126
1716 It may be thou canst not find that God by the Word which thou hast heard, hath spoken, It may be thou Canst not find that God by the Word which thou hast herd, hath spoken, pn31 vmb vbi pns21 vm2 xx vvi cst np1 p-acp dt n1 r-crq pns21 vh2 vvn, vhz vvn, (16) sermon (DIV2) 219 Page 126
1717 or sealed peace to thy Soul, but thou art still full of troubles, and fears, doubts and dejections; or sealed peace to thy Soul, but thou art still full of Troubles, and fears, doubts and dejections; cc vvd n1 p-acp po21 n1, cc-acp pns21 vb2r av j pp-f n2, cc n2, n2 cc n2; (16) sermon (DIV2) 219 Page 126
1718 well, but if thou findest that God hath more sealed and confirmed some Truth to thee, that he hath made thee to see further into the Mysteries of the Kingdom of God, to see some Truths of concernment to thy Soul in a clearer and fuller light; well, but if thou Findest that God hath more sealed and confirmed Some Truth to thee, that he hath made thee to see further into the Mysteres of the Kingdom of God, to see Some Truths of concernment to thy Soul in a clearer and fuller Light; av, cc-acp cs pns21 vv2 cst np1 vhz dc vvn cc vvn d n1 p-acp pno21, cst pns31 vhz vvn pno21 pc-acp vvi av-jc p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi d n2 pp-f n1 p-acp po21 n1 p-acp dt jc cc jc n1; (16) sermon (DIV2) 219 Page 126
1719 do not say that thou hast not met with God in the Ordinance. do not say that thou hast not met with God in the Ordinance. vdb xx vvi cst pns21 vh2 xx vvn p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 219 Page 126
1720 The opening of the Eyes, especially to discern the Mysteries of the Gospel, is one of the kisses of Christ's mouth. The opening of the Eyes, especially to discern the Mysteres of the Gospel, is one of the Kisses of Christ's Mouth. dt vvg pp-f dt n2, av-j pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1, vbz pi pp-f dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 219 Page 126
1721 If thy love be not (so far as thou canst see) further influenced; yet if thy Faith be promoved, this is a great thing. If thy love be not (so Far as thou Canst see) further influenced; yet if thy Faith be promoved, this is a great thing. cs po21 n1 vbb xx (av av-j c-acp pns21 vm2 vvi) av-jc j; av cs po21 n1 vbi vvn, d vbz dt j n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 219 Page 126
1722 It may be thou camest to hear, hoping for strength against the temptation; It may be thou camest to hear, hoping for strength against the temptation; pn31 vmb vbi pns21 vv2 pc-acp vvi, vvg p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1; (16) sermon (DIV2) 219 Page 126
1723 God possibly hath met thee, and hath given thee a further light to discern the temptation, the methods, and depth of Satan's subtilties in it; this is a kiss. God possibly hath met thee, and hath given thee a further Light to discern the temptation, the methods, and depth of Satan's subtleties in it; this is a kiss. np1 av-j vhz vvn pno21, cc vhz vvn pno21 dt jc n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, dt n2, cc n1 pp-f npg1 n2 p-acp pn31; d vbz dt n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 219 Page 126
1724 There is an instruction in Duty (as well as Doctrine) which deserveth this name. There is an instruction in Duty (as well as Doctrine) which deserveth this name. pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp n1 (c-acp av c-acp n1) r-crq vvz d n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 220 Page 126
1725 Thou comest to the Word, hoping God will speak peace to thee, and take the thorn out of thy flesh that buffeteth thee. Thou Comest to the Word, hoping God will speak peace to thee, and take the thorn out of thy Flesh that buffeteth thee. pns21 vv2 p-acp dt n1, vvg np1 vmb vvi n1 p-acp pno21, cc vvb dt n1 av pp-f po21 n1 cst vvz pno21. (16) sermon (DIV2) 220 Page 126
1726 It seems not good to God to do this; It seems not good to God to do this; pn31 vvz xx j p-acp np1 pc-acp vdi d; (16) sermon (DIV2) 220 Page 126
1766 and to account the meat there contemptible, and to say, Behold what a weariness is it! and to account the meat there contemptible, and to say, Behold what a weariness is it! cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 a-acp j, cc pc-acp vvi, vvb q-crq dt n1 vbz pn31! (16) sermon (DIV2) 225 Page 128
1727 but thou goest home from hearing, more submitting to the Will of God, more resolved to wait upon God, more convinced that it is thy duty to lie at the foot of God, but thou goest home from hearing, more submitting to the Will of God, more resolved to wait upon God, more convinced that it is thy duty to lie At the foot of God, cc-acp pns21 vv2 av-an p-acp vvg, av-dc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, av-dc vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, av-dc vvn cst pn31 vbz po21 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 220 Page 127
1728 and to wait his will and good pleasure. This also is a kiss of his mouth. and to wait his will and good pleasure. This also is a kiss of his Mouth. cc pc-acp vvi po31 n1 cc j n1. np1 av vbz dt vvb pp-f po31 n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 220 Page 127
1729 There is a kiss of Reproof and Correction. When God by his Word reproves and corrects a Soul; There is a kiss of Reproof and Correction. When God by his Word reproves and corrects a Soul; pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. c-crq np1 p-acp po31 n1 vvz cc vvz dt n1; (16) sermon (DIV2) 221 Page 127
1730 when he reproves the Soul, and the Soul is reproved (as is said of Abraham, when the Pagan King reproved him) this is a kiss of his mouth: Reproof and correction are things, when he reproves the Soul, and the Soul is reproved (as is said of Abraham, when the Pagan King reproved him) this is a kiss of his Mouth: Reproof and correction Are things, c-crq pns31 vvz dt n1, cc dt n1 vbz vvd (c-acp vbz vvn pp-f np1, c-crq dt j-jn n1 vvd pno31) d vbz dt vvb pp-f po31 n1: n1 cc n1 vbr n2, (16) sermon (DIV2) 221 Page 127
1731 for which God hath told us, that his Word is profitable for, and a Soul ought to look upon it self as having had a communion with God in his Word, for which God hath told us, that his Word is profitable for, and a Soul ought to look upon it self as having had a communion with God in his Word, p-acp r-crq np1 vhz vvn pno12, cst po31 n1 vbz j p-acp, cc dt n1 vmd pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31 n1 c-acp vhg vhn dt n1 p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 221 Page 127
1732 when a wise reproof hath met with an obedient Ear. when a wise reproof hath met with an obedient Ear. c-crq dt j n1 vhz vvn p-acp dt j n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 221 Page 127
1733 In short, if a Soul after hearing, though it hath not the desired mercy, yet findeth it self more prepared to want it, more quieted in the present want of it, more patient under the afflicting hand of God, that the grace of God is more sufficient for it than it was; In short, if a Soul After hearing, though it hath not the desired mercy, yet finds it self more prepared to want it, more quieted in the present want of it, more patient under the afflicting hand of God, that the grace of God is more sufficient for it than it was; p-acp j, cs dt n1 p-acp vvg, cs pn31 vhz xx dt j-vvn n1, av vvz pn31 n1 av-dc vvn pc-acp vvi pn31, av-dc vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pn31, av-dc j p-acp dt vvg n1 pp-f np1, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz av-dc j p-acp pn31 cs pn31 vbds; (16) sermon (DIV2) 221 Page 127
1734 this is an excellent kiss of Christ's mouth, a certain token that God in the Word communicated himself to the Soul (though it may be) it hath not been just in that way and method, this is an excellent kiss of Christ's Mouth, a certain token that God in the Word communicated himself to the Soul (though it may be) it hath not been just in that Way and method, d vbz dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n1, dt j n1 cst np1 p-acp dt n1 vvn px31 p-acp dt n1 (cs pn31 vmb vbi) pn31 vhz xx vbn j p-acp d n1 cc n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 221 Page 127
1735 and particular dispensation that the Soul expected. I shall finish my Discourse upon this Proposition with a Word of Exhortation. and particular Dispensation that the Soul expected. I shall finish my Discourse upon this Proposition with a Word of Exhortation. cc j n1 cst dt n1 vvd. pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1 p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 221 Page 127
1736 If this be the frame of one that is the Spouse of Christ, let us labour to find our hearts in this frame. If this be the frame of one that is the Spouse of christ, let us labour to find our hearts in this frame. cs d vbb dt n1 pp-f pi cst vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, vvb pno12 vvi pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp d n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 223 Page 127
1737 I remember the words of Absolom; What (saith he) do I at Hierusalem, if I may not see the King's face? Hierusalem is called the City of Solemnities, thither the Tribes went up, the Tribes to the Testimony of Israel. I Remember the words of Absalom; What (Says he) do I At Jerusalem, if I may not see the King's face? Jerusalem is called the city of Solemnities, thither the Tribes went up, the Tribes to the Testimony of Israel. pns11 vvb dt n2 pp-f np1; q-crq (vvz pns31) vdb pns11 p-acp np1, cs pns11 vmb xx vvi dt ng1 n1? np1 vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f n2, av dt n2 vvd a-acp, dt n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 223 Page 127
1738 Hierusalem was as pleasant a place as any was at that time in the world, Jerusalem was as pleasant a place as any was At that time in the world, np1 vbds a-acp j dt n1 c-acp d vbds p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 223 Page 127
1739 and Absolom being the King's Son, had undoubtedly accommodations, as good as the City could afford: and Absalom being the King's Son, had undoubtedly accommodations, as good as the city could afford: cc np1 vbg dt ng1 n1, vhd av-j n2, c-acp j c-acp dt n1 vmd vvi: (16) sermon (DIV2) 223 Page 127
1740 But Absolom had displeased his Father, and was sensible he was under his frown; But Absalom had displeased his Father, and was sensible he was under his frown; cc-acp np1 vhd vvn po31 n1, cc vbds j pns31 vbds p-acp po31 n1; (16) sermon (DIV2) 223 Page 127
1741 and it was not for the pleasantness of the City, that he desired a liberty to return, and it was not for the pleasantness of the city, that he desired a liberty to return, cc pn31 vbds xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst pns31 vvd dt n1 pc-acp vvi, (16) sermon (DIV2) 223 Page 127
1742 but that he might see the reconciled face of his Father; but that he might see the reconciled face of his Father; cc-acp cst pns31 vmd vvi dt j-vvn n1 pp-f po31 n1; (16) sermon (DIV2) 223 Page 127
1743 and therefore he saith, What should I do at Hierusalem, if I may not see the King's face? Without that, Hierusalem was to him but as another place; and Therefore he Says, What should I do At Jerusalem, if I may not see the King's face? Without that, Jerusalem was to him but as Another place; cc av pns31 vvz, r-crq vmd pns11 vdi p-acp np1, cs pns11 vmb xx vvi dt ng1 n1? p-acp d, np1 vbds p-acp pno31 cc-acp c-acp j-jn n1; (16) sermon (DIV2) 223 Page 127
1744 nay in this worse than another place, because it was a place where others enjoyed that which he wanted. nay in this Worse than Another place, Because it was a place where Others enjoyed that which he wanted. uh-x p-acp d av-jc cs j-jn n1, c-acp pn31 vbds dt n1 c-crq n2-jn vvn cst r-crq pns31 vvd. (16) sermon (DIV2) 223 Page 127
1745 Every Courtier, every ordinary Servant of David 's Family, saw his face; Absolom might not: I do only allude to it. Every Courtier, every ordinary Servant of David is Family, saw his face; Absalom might not: I do only allude to it. np1 n1, d j n1 pp-f np1 vbz n1, vvd po31 n1; np1 vmd xx: pns11 vdi av-j vvi p-acp pn31. (16) sermon (DIV2) 223 Page 127
1746 In or near Hierusalem was Mount Zion, called the Mountain of the House of the Lord, because the Temple stood nigh to it. In or near Jerusalem was Mount Zion, called the Mountain of the House of the Lord, Because the Temple stood High to it. p-acp cc j np1 vbds n1 np1, vvd dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n1 vvd av-j p-acp pn31. (16) sermon (DIV2) 223 Page 127
1747 It was prophesied, Isa. 2. 2. That in the last d•ies the Mountain of the Lord's House should be established in the top of the Mountains, and should be exalted above the Hills, It was prophesied, Isaiah 2. 2. That in the last d•ies the Mountain of the Lord's House should be established in the top of the Mountains, and should be exalted above the Hills, pn31 vbds vvn, np1 crd crd cst p-acp dt ord vvz dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, cc vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt n2, (16) sermon (DIV2) 223 Page 128
1748 and all Nations should flow unto it. and all nations should flow unto it. cc d n2 vmd vvi p-acp pn31. (16) sermon (DIV2) 223 Page 128
1749 And many people should go, and say, Come you, and let us go up to the Mountain of the Lord, And many people should go, and say, Come you, and let us go up to the Mountain of the Lord, cc d n1 vmd vvi, cc vvi, vvb pn22, cc vvb pno12 vvi a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 223 Page 128
1750 and to the House of the God of Jacob, and he shall teach us of his waies, and to the House of the God of Jacob, and he shall teach us of his ways, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc pns31 vmb vvi pno12 pp-f po31 n2, (16) sermon (DIV2) 223 Page 128
1751 and we will walk in his paths. and we will walk in his paths. cc pns12 vmb vvi p-acp po31 n2. (16) sermon (DIV2) 223 Page 128
1752 'Tis not the going up to the Mountain that pleaseth a gracious Soul, unless it finds it self, It's not the going up to the Mountain that Pleases a gracious Soul, unless it finds it self, pn31|vbz xx dt vvg a-acp p-acp dt n1 cst vvz dt j n1, cs pn31 vvz pn31 n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 223 Page 128
1753 when there, taught something of God's waies, and inabled to walk in the Lord's paths. I shall prets this Exhortation by some Arguments, when there, taught something of God's ways, and enabled to walk in the Lord's paths. I shall prets this Exhortation by Some Arguments, c-crq a-acp, vvd pi pp-f npg1 n2, cc vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt ng1 n2. pns11 vmb vvz d n1 p-acp d n2, (16) sermon (DIV2) 223 Page 128
1754 and offer you something of Advice in this case. First, For Arguments, what I gave you for Reasons may serve. and offer you something of advice in this case. First, For Arguments, what I gave you for Reasons may serve. cc vvb pn22 pi pp-f n1 p-acp d n1. ord, c-acp n2, r-crq pns11 vvd pn22 p-acp ng1 vmb vvi. (16) sermon (DIV2) 223 Page 128
1755 Thus you shall shew your selves to be Christians indeed. Thus you shall show your selves to be Christians indeed. av pn22 vmb vvi po22 n2 pc-acp vbi np1 av. (16) sermon (DIV2) 224 Page 128
1756 The Wise must see the face of an Husband, though a little Child may be pleased with the Picture. The Wise must see the face of an Husband, though a little Child may be pleased with the Picture. dt n1 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cs dt j n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 224 Page 128
1757 Take an Ordinance, of it self it hath something of the impression of God upon it: Take an Ordinance, of it self it hath something of the impression of God upon it: vvb dt n1, pp-f pn31 n1 pn31 vhz pi pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pn31: (16) sermon (DIV2) 224 Page 128
1758 God is there as a man in a Picture; but this can never satisfie a truly thirsty Soul after God; he thirsts after God himself; God is there as a man in a Picture; but this can never satisfy a truly thirsty Soul After God; he thirsts After God himself; np1 vbz a-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1; cc-acp d vmb av-x vvi dt av-j j n1 p-acp np1; pns31 vvz p-acp np1 px31; (16) sermon (DIV2) 224 Page 128
1759 My Soul (saith David) thirsteth for thee. David must see the power and glory of God in the Sanctuary. My Soul (Says David) Thirsteth for thee. David must see the power and glory of God in the Sanctuary. po11 n1 (vvz np1) vvz p-acp pno21. np1 vmb vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 224 Page 128
1760 An Hypocrite may have a fancy to go to Ordinances, to hear Sermons, &c. that's common to persons that shall perish with such as shall be saved: an Hypocrite may have a fancy to go to Ordinances, to hear Sermons, etc. that's Common to Persons that shall perish with such as shall be saved: dt n1 vmb vhi dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n2, p-acp vvb n2, av cst|vbz j p-acp n2 cst vmb vvi p-acp d c-acp vmb vbi vvn: (16) sermon (DIV2) 224 Page 128
1761 There may be many ends which Hypocrites may have, which that may serve well enough: There may be many ends which Hypocrites may have, which that may serve well enough: pc-acp vmb vbi d n2 r-crq n2 vmb vhi, r-crq d vmb vvi av av-d: (16) sermon (DIV2) 224 Page 128
1762 But herein as to this point stands a good Christian distinguished from all Hypocrites and Formalists in the world as to this particular. But herein as to this point Stands a good Christian distinguished from all Hypocrites and Formalists in the world as to this particular. cc-acp av c-acp p-acp d n1 vvz dt j njp vvn p-acp d n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1 c-acp p-acp d j. (16) sermon (DIV2) 224 Page 128
1763 Secondly, Till your hearts be brought to this, Duties will be nothing else but a continual task and a burden to your souls. Secondly, Till your hearts be brought to this, Duties will be nothing Else but a continual task and a burden to your Souls. ord, p-acp po22 n2 vbb vvn p-acp d, n2 vmb vbi pix av cc-acp dt j n1 cc dt n1 p-acp po22 n2. (16) sermon (DIV2) 225 Page 128
1764 There will be no great pleasure arising to any Soul from a bare reading or hearing the Word of the Lord. There will be no great pleasure arising to any Soul from a bore reading or hearing the Word of the Lord. a-acp vmb vbi dx j n1 vvg p-acp d n1 p-acp dt j vvg cc vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 225 Page 128
1765 The Formalists among the Jews, that lookt at nothing but the bodily labour, quickly came to prophane the Table of the Lord, The Formalists among the jews, that looked At nothing but the bodily labour, quickly Come to profane the Table of the Lord, dt n2 p-acp dt np2, cst vvd p-acp pix cc-acp dt j n1, av-j vvd pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 225 Page 128
16168 nor can see any reason to depart from our translation. — It follows, nor can see any reason to depart from our Translation. — It follows, ccx vmb vvi d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n1. — pn31 vvz, (70) sermon (DIV2) 2051 Page 882
1767 Mal. 1. 13. Amos tell us, chap. 8. 5. that they said, When will the New Moon be gone, that we may sell Corn, Malachi 1. 13. Amos tell us, chap. 8. 5. that they said, When will the New Moon be gone, that we may fell Corn, np1 crd crd np1 vvb pno12, n1 crd crd cst pns32 vvd, c-crq vmb dt j n1 vbb vvn, cst pns12 vmb vvi n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 225 Page 128
1768 and the Sabbath that we may set forth VVheat. and the Sabbath that we may Set forth VVheat. cc dt n1 cst pns12 vmb vvi av n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 225 Page 128
1769 Nothing will deliver the Soul from the burden of religious duties, I mean, the looking upon them as such, Nothing will deliver the Soul from the burden of religious duties, I mean, the looking upon them as such, np1 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2, pns11 vvb, dt vvg p-acp pno32 p-acp d, (16) sermon (DIV2) 225 Page 128
1770 but some Sweetness discerned in them, or some Profit, which it discerneth arising from them, but Some Sweetness discerned in them, or Some Profit, which it discerneth arising from them, cc-acp d n1 vvn p-acp pno32, cc d vvi, r-crq pn31 vvz vvg p-acp pno32, (16) sermon (DIV2) 225 Page 128
1771 neither of which will be discerned by any Soul, which tasteth nothing of God in them, neither of which will be discerned by any Soul, which tasteth nothing of God in them, av-dx pp-f r-crq vmb vbi vvn p-acp d n1, r-crq vvz pix pp-f np1 p-acp pno32, (16) sermon (DIV2) 225 Page 128
1772 nor hath any Communion with him by, and through them; nor hath any Communion with him by, and through them; ccx vhz d n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp, cc p-acp pno32; (16) sermon (DIV2) 225 Page 128
1773 but these things I before touched upon, as also the danger of a meer bodily labour in this religious Duty; but these things I before touched upon, as also the danger of a mere bodily labour in this religious Duty; cc-acp d n2 pns11 a-acp vvd p-acp, c-acp av dt n1 pp-f dt j j n1 p-acp d j n1; (16) sermon (DIV2) 225 Page 128
1774 I shall therefore rather spend the Remainder of my time in directing you what to do, that you may not only hear the words of Christs Mouth, I shall Therefore rather spend the Remainder of my time in directing you what to do, that you may not only hear the words of Christ Mouth, pns11 vmb av av-c vvi dt n1 pp-f po11 n1 p-acp vvg pn22 r-crq p-acp vdi, cst pn22 vmb xx av-j vvi dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 225 Page 129
1775 but be kissed with the Kisses of his Mouth. Go out to hear the word of God as the word of God. but be kissed with the Kisses of his Mouth. Go out to hear the word of God as the word of God. cc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt vvz pp-f po31 n1. vvb av pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 225 Page 129
1776 The Apostle blesseth God on the behalf of his Thessalonians, 1 Thes. 2. 13. That when they received the word of God, — they received it not as the word of men, but (as it was in truth) the word of God, which effectually worketh in them that believe. The Apostle Blesses God on the behalf of his Thessalonians, 1 Thebes 2. 13. That when they received the word of God, — they received it not as the word of men, but (as it was in truth) the word of God, which effectually works in them that believe. dt n1 vvz np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 njp2, vvn np1 crd crd cst c-crq pns32 vvd dt n1 pp-f np1, — pns32 vvd pn31 xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, p-acp (c-acp pn31 vbds p-acp n1) dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq av-j vvz p-acp pno32 cst vvb. (16) sermon (DIV2) 226 Page 129
1777 I am afraid this is one thing which is much wanting in many Preachers, & more hearers; I am afraid this is one thing which is much wanting in many Preachers, & more hearers; pns11 vbm j d vbz crd n1 r-crq vbz d vvg p-acp d n2, cc av-dc n2; (16) sermon (DIV2) 226 Page 129
1778 the former do not go out to preach the word, as the word of God: the former do not go out to preach the word, as the word of God: dt j vdb xx vvi av pc-acp vvi dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (16) sermon (DIV2) 226 Page 129
1779 The other do not go out to hear it under that notion, as the word of God. The other doe not go out to hear it under that notion, as the word of God. dt j-jn n1 xx vvi av pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp d n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 226 Page 129
1780 It is a Phrase hath a great deal in it, and is comprehensive of all that previous preparation which is our duty with reference to an Institution of God, It is a Phrase hath a great deal in it, and is comprehensive of all that previous preparation which is our duty with Referente to an Institution of God, pn31 vbz dt n1 vhz dt j n1 p-acp pn31, cc vbz j pp-f d cst j n1 r-crq vbz po12 n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 226 Page 129
1781 and that to so great an End as the Salvation of the Soul is. and that to so great an End as the Salvation of the Soul is. cc cst p-acp av j dt vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz. (16) sermon (DIV2) 226 Page 129
1782 If I remember right, Plutarch doth somwhere complain of the Heathen, that they went to the Temples of the Gods NONLATINALPHABET, not as men do to a place, to which they set out upon design and due deliberation, considering whither they are going, If I Remember right, Plutarch does somewhere complain of the Heathen, that they went to the Temples of the God's, not as men do to a place, to which they Set out upon Design and due deliberation, considering whither they Are going, cs pns11 vvb av-jn, ng1 vdz av vvi pp-f dt j-jn, cst pns32 vvd p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt ng1, xx p-acp n2 vdb p-acp dt n1, p-acp r-crq pns32 vvd av p-acp n1 cc j-jn n1, vvg c-crq pns32 vbr vvg, (16) sermon (DIV2) 226 Page 129
1783 and what their business was there; but as men who step in by the by into a place: and what their business was there; but as men who step in by the by into a place: cc r-crq po32 n1 vbds a-acp; cc-acp c-acp n2 r-crq vvb p-acp p-acp dt a-acp p-acp dt n1: (16) sermon (DIV2) 226 Page 129
1784 Whereas he saith they should come NONLATINALPHABET, prepared out of their Houses: Whereas he Says they should come, prepared out of their Houses: cs pns31 vvz pns32 vmd vvi, vvd av pp-f po32 n2: (16) sermon (DIV2) 226 Page 129
1785 What wonder is it if God should not meet them in his Ordinance, who come not out of any fixed design to meet him. What wonder is it if God should not meet them in his Ordinance, who come not out of any fixed Design to meet him. q-crq n1 vbz pn31 cs np1 vmd xx vvi pno32 p-acp po31 n1, r-crq vvb xx av pp-f d j-vvn n1 pc-acp vvi pno31. (16) sermon (DIV2) 226 Page 129
1786 Your Friend hardly thanks you for making his House your Inn, stepping out of your Road to see him, Your Friend hardly thanks you for making his House your Inn, stepping out of your Road to see him, po22 n1 av vvz pn22 p-acp vvg po31 n1 po22 n1, vvg av pp-f po22 n1 pc-acp vvi pno31, (16) sermon (DIV2) 226 Page 129
1787 when your main design is at anothers Journeys end: But he thanks you that that is the main design of your Journey. when your main Design is At another's Journeys end: But he thanks you that that is the main Design of your Journey. c-crq po22 j n1 vbz p-acp j-jn n2 vvb: cc-acp pns31 vvz pn22 d cst vbz dt j n1 pp-f po22 n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 226 Page 129
1788 1. That man goeth to hear the word of God as the word of God, that aright fixeth his end before he goeth to hear. 1. That man Goes to hear the word of God as the word of God, that aright fixeth his end before he Goes to hear. crd cst n1 vvz pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst av vvz po31 n1 c-acp pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi. (16) sermon (DIV2) 227 Page 129
1789 Our Saviour seemeth to reflect upon the want of this in those that went to hear John the Baptist. Matth. 11. 7. VVhat went ye out into the wilderness to see? A Reed shaken with the wi•d: Our Saviour seems to reflect upon the want of this in those that went to hear John the Baptist. Matthew 11. 7. What went you out into the Wilderness to see? A Reed shaken with the wi•d: po12 n1 vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f d p-acp d cst vvd pc-acp vvi np1 dt n1. np1 crd crd q-crq vvd pn22 av p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi? dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1: (16) sermon (DIV2) 227 Page 129
1790 But what went ye out for to see? A man cloathed in soft Raiment: Behold they that wear soft Raiment are in Kings houses. But what went you out for to see? A man clothed in soft Raiment: Behold they that wear soft Raiment Are in Kings houses. cc-acp q-crq vvd pn22 av c-acp pc-acp vvi? dt n1 vvn p-acp j n1: vvb pns32 cst vvb j n1 vbr p-acp n2 n2. (16) sermon (DIV2) 227 Page 129
1791 But what went ye out for to see? A Prophet: yea, I say unto you, and more than a Prophet. But what went you out for to see? A Prophet: yea, I say unto you, and more than a Prophet. p-acp q-crq vvd pn22 av c-acp pc-acp vvi? dt n1: uh, pns11 vvb p-acp pn22, cc av-dc cs dt n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 227 Page 129
1792 I would have every Man and Woman before he or she goes out to hear the word of God, say to himself, My Soul, whom am I going to hear? A man that shall speak to me smooth things, I would have every Man and Woman before he or she Goes out to hear the word of God, say to himself, My Soul, whom am I going to hear? A man that shall speak to me smooth things, pns11 vmd vhi d n1 cc n1 c-acp pns31 cc pns31 vvz av pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, vvb p-acp px31, po11 n1, r-crq vbm pns11 vvg pc-acp vvi? dt n1 cst vmb vvi p-acp pno11 j n2, (16) sermon (DIV2) 227 Page 129
1793 and deliver himself in words that are proper to express what he saith: and deliver himself in words that Are proper to express what he Says: cc vvi px31 p-acp n2 cst vbr j pc-acp vvi r-crq pns31 vvz: (16) sermon (DIV2) 227 Page 129
1794 But whom am I going to hear? One that hath a pleasant Voice, like one that singeth to, But whom am I going to hear? One that hath a pleasant Voice, like one that sings to, cc-acp q-crq vbm pns11 vvg pc-acp vvi? pi cst vhz dt j n1, av-j pi cst vvz p-acp, (16) sermon (DIV2) 227 Page 129
1795 or playeth well upon an Instrument, such a one I may hear in the Schools of Rhetorick and Oratory: or plays well upon an Instrument, such a one I may hear in the Schools of Rhetoric and Oratory: cc vvz av p-acp dt n1, d dt pi pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1: (16) sermon (DIV2) 227 Page 129
1796 But whom do I go out for to hear? One that can discourse rationally upon an Argument; But whom do I go out for to hear? One that can discourse rationally upon an Argument; cc-acp ro-crq vdb pns11 vvi av c-acp pc-acp vvi? crd cst vmb vvi av-j p-acp dt n1; (16) sermon (DIV2) 227 Page 130
1797 I may hear such a one in the Schools of Aristotle and Plato: Whom then do I go to Church for to hear? A Prophet: One that discourseth of the things of God; I may hear such a one in the Schools of Aristotle and Plato: Whom then do I go to Church for to hear? A Prophet: One that discourseth of the things of God; pns11 vmb vvi d dt pi p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 cc np1: ro-crq av vdb pns11 vvi p-acp n1 c-acp pc-acp vvi? dt n1: crd cst vvz pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1; (16) sermon (DIV2) 227 Page 130
1798 yea, and more than a Prophet: I am going to hear God and Christ himself speaking to me him, of whom God hath said, This is my well beloved Son, hear ye him. yea, and more than a Prophet: I am going to hear God and christ himself speaking to me him, of whom God hath said, This is my well Beloved Son, hear you him. uh, cc av-dc cs dt n1: pns11 vbm vvg pc-acp vvi np1 cc np1 px31 vvg p-acp pno11 pno31, pp-f ro-crq np1 vhz vvn, d vbz po11 av j-vvn n1, vvb pn22 pno31. (16) sermon (DIV2) 227 Page 130
1799 For though it be a man that speaketh, yet it is a man sent of God, cloathed with the Authority of Jesus Christ, For though it be a man that speaks, yet it is a man sent of God, clothed with the authority of jesus christ, c-acp cs pn31 vbb dt n1 cst vvz, av pn31 vbz dt n1 vvd pp-f np1, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 np1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 227 Page 130
1800 and speaking to me his Words, and in his Name; and speaking to me his Words, and in his Name; cc vvg p-acp pno11 po31 n2, cc p-acp po31 n1; (16) sermon (DIV2) 227 Page 130
1801 nor am I to regard any thing I hear, but what agreeth with what he hath spoken, nor am I to regard any thing I hear, but what agreeth with what he hath spoken, ccx vbm pns11 pc-acp vvi d n1 pns11 vvb, cc-acp q-crq vvz p-acp r-crq pns31 vhz vvn, (16) sermon (DIV2) 227 Page 130
1802 or his holy Prophets and Apostles, who were immediately inspired by him. or his holy prophets and Apostles, who were immediately inspired by him. cc po31 j n2 cc n2, r-crq vbdr av-j vvn p-acp pno31. (16) sermon (DIV2) 227 Page 130
1803 The setting right of a Persons first end, design, and intention, gives a mighty conduct to his Actions. The setting right of a Persons First end, Design, and intention, gives a mighty conduct to his Actions. dt j-vvg n-jn pp-f dt n2 ord n1, n1, cc n1, vvz dt j n1 p-acp po31 n2. (16) sermon (DIV2) 227 Page 130
1804 And (as I before said) it is very unreasonable to expect Gods presence, And (as I before said) it is very unreasonable to expect God's presence, cc (c-acp pns11 a-acp vvd) pn31 vbz av j pc-acp vvi npg1 n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 227 Page 130
1805 and Blessing with, and upon us, where the Heart is not set right with reference to its Intention and Design. and Blessing with, and upon us, where the Heart is not Set right with Referente to its Intention and Design. cc n1 p-acp, cc p-acp pno12, c-crq dt n1 vbz xx vvn av-jn p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 227 Page 130
1806 It is true as to the first Grace, God is found of those that seek him not, It is true as to the First Grace, God is found of those that seek him not, pn31 vbz j c-acp p-acp dt ord n1, np1 vbz vvn pp-f d cst vvb pno31 xx, (16) sermon (DIV2) 227 Page 130
1807 and of those who do not enquire after him. and of those who do not inquire After him. cc pp-f d r-crq vdb xx vvi p-acp pno31. (16) sermon (DIV2) 227 Page 130
1808 No Soul would ever be converted, and brought home to God, if God did not meet it in his Word, No Soul would ever be converted, and brought home to God, if God did not meet it in his Word, dx n1 vmd av vbi vvn, cc vvd av-an p-acp np1, cs np1 vdd xx vvi pn31 p-acp po31 n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 227 Page 130
1809 before it had thus rightly fixed its design and intention in coming to hear the word of God, before it had thus rightly fixed its Design and intention in coming to hear the word of God, c-acp pn31 vhd av av-jn vvd po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp vvg pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 227 Page 130
1810 but what God may do and sometimes doth out of his abounding and preventing Grace, is one thing, what a Soul may expect from God upon the account of any promise is another thing, the Archer may possibly hit the mark, but what God may do and sometime does out of his abounding and preventing Grace, is one thing, what a Soul may expect from God upon the account of any promise is Another thing, the Archer may possibly hit the mark, cc-acp q-crq n1 vmb vdi cc av vdz av pp-f po31 vvg cc vvg n1, vbz crd n1, r-crq dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbz j-jn n1, dt n1 vmb av-j vvi dt n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 227 Page 130
1811 though he hath never by his Eye levelled his Arrow at it, but he cannot promise himself that good hap. though he hath never by his Eye leveled his Arrow At it, but he cannot promise himself that good hap. cs pns31 vhz av p-acp po31 n1 vvd po31 n1 p-acp pn31, cc-acp pns31 vmbx vvi px31 d j n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 227 Page 130
1812 No Soul that setteth not his heart aright to seek God in any Ordinance, particularly this of hearing his word, who doth not before he go, set his Face towards Jerusalem, set this as a mark in his Eye, No Soul that sets not his heart aright to seek God in any Ordinance, particularly this of hearing his word, who does not before he go, Set his Face towards Jerusalem, Set this as a mark in his Eye, dx n1 cst vvz xx po31 n1 av pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp d n1, av-j d pp-f vvg po31 n1, r-crq vdz xx c-acp pns31 vvb, vvb po31 n1 p-acp np1, vvd d c-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 227 Page 130
1813 as the thing which he proposeth to himself. as the thing which he Proposeth to himself. c-acp dt n1 r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp px31. (16) sermon (DIV2) 227 Page 130
1814 Secondly, It doth not only comprehend the end of Intention and Design, but also the manner, and certainly none can pretend to hear the word as the word of God, but he must go to it without any levity, Secondly, It does not only comprehend the end of Intention and Design, but also the manner, and Certainly none can pretend to hear the word as the word of God, but he must go to it without any levity, ord, pn31 vdz xx av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, p-acp av dt n1, cc av-j pix vmb vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pn31 p-acp d n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 228 Page 130
1815 and with all manner of Seriousness, and composure of Spirit. and with all manner of Seriousness, and composure of Spirit. cc p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 pp-f n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 228 Page 130
1816 No Reverence, and Submission of Spirit can be imagined too much for the great Majesty of Heaven. No reverence, and Submission of Spirit can be imagined too much for the great Majesty of Heaven. dx n1, cc n1 pp-f n1 vmb vbi vvn av av-d c-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 228 Page 130
1817 We ought not to go to hear the word as if we were going to hear an Oration, much less as if we were going to a Play. We ought not to go to hear the word as if we were going to hear an Oration, much less as if we were going to a Play. pns12 vmd xx pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 c-acp cs pns12 vbdr vvg pc-acp vvi dt n1, d dc c-acp cs pns12 vbdr vvg p-acp dt n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 228 Page 130
1818 Thirdly, We cannot be thought to hear it as the word of God, without some previous lookings up to God for a Blessing upon it. Thirdly, We cannot be Thought to hear it as the word of God, without Some previous lookings up to God for a Blessing upon it. ord, pns12 vmbx vbi vvn pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp d j n2 a-acp p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp pn31. (16) sermon (DIV2) 229 Page 130
1819 We go for the Teachings of the Spirit. Our Saviour tells us, Luk. 11. 14. He gives his holy Spirit to them that ask him. We go for the Teachings of the Spirit. Our Saviour tells us, Luk. 11. 14. He gives his holy Spirit to them that ask him. pns12 vvb p-acp dt n2-vvg pp-f dt n1. po12 n1 vvz pno12, np1 crd crd pns31 vvz po31 j n1 p-acp pno32 cst vvb pno31. (16) sermon (DIV2) 229 Page 130
1820 Christ first begg'd the Spirit for us, John 14. 16. I will pray the Father, and he shall send you another Comforter. christ First begged the Spirit for us, John 14. 16. I will pray the Father, and he shall send you Another Comforter. np1 ord vvd dt n1 p-acp pno12, np1 crd crd pns11 vmb vvi dt n1, cc pns31 vmb vvi pn22 j-jn n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 229 Page 131
1821 That comforting Spirit is the Teaching Spirit, v. 26. The Comforter which the Father shall send in my Name shall teach you all things. That comforting Spirit is the Teaching Spirit, v. 26. The Comforter which the Father shall send in my Name shall teach you all things. cst vvg n1 vbz dt vvg n1, n1 crd dt n1 r-crq dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp po11 n1 vmb vvi pn22 d n2. (16) sermon (DIV2) 229 Page 131
1822 As Christ at first prayed to the Father to send the Comforter, the Spirit that should teach us all things: As christ At First prayed to the Father to send the Comforter, the Spirit that should teach us all things: p-acp np1 p-acp ord vvd p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, dt n1 cst vmd vvi pno12 d n2: (16) sermon (DIV2) 229 Page 131
1823 So he expecteth that we should pray for him for our selves. The holy Spirit is given to those that ask him; So he Expects that we should pray for him for our selves. The holy Spirit is given to those that ask him; av pns31 vvz cst pns12 vmd vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp po12 n2. dt j n1 vbz vvn p-acp d cst vvb pno31; (16) sermon (DIV2) 229 Page 131
1824 this is a piece of our Houshold Preparation. Attend particularly to those Impulses which at some times thou mayest have to hear. this is a piece of our Household Preparation. Attend particularly to those Impulses which At Some times thou Mayest have to hear. d vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 n1. vvb av-j p-acp d n2 r-crq p-acp d n2 pns21 vm2 vhi pc-acp vvi. (16) sermon (DIV2) 229 Page 131
1825 A Christian shall sometimes find some particular impulses upon him to hear. I would not be hear. A Christian shall sometime find Some particular impulses upon him to hear. I would not be hear. dt njp vmb av vvi d j vvz p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi. pns11 vmd xx vbi zz. (16) sermon (DIV2) 230 Page 131
1826 I would not be here mistaken, I know there is a dangerous Opinion imbibed, and promoved by some Enthusiasts, that Christians should never go to perform a Duty, I would not be Here mistaken, I know there is a dangerous Opinion imbibed, and promoved by Some Enthusiasts, that Christians should never go to perform a Duty, pns11 vmd xx vbi av vvn, pns11 vvb pc-acp vbz dt j n1 vvn, cc vvn p-acp d n2, cst np1 vmd av-x vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 230 Page 131
1827 whether praying or hearing, but upon some particular Impulse or Motion. I call this a dangerous Principle, whither praying or hearing, but upon Some particular Impulse or Motion. I call this a dangerous Principle, cs vvg cc vvg, cc-acp p-acp d j n1 cc n1. pns11 vvb d dt j n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 230 Page 131
1828 because it is the first step to casting off all Duties and Ordinances. Because it is the First step to casting off all Duties and Ordinances. c-acp pn31 vbz dt ord n1 p-acp vvg a-acp d n2 cc n2. (16) sermon (DIV2) 230 Page 131
1829 But yet let no Christian neglect such special Impulses. Impulses to Actions that are contrary to our Duty in the revealed Will of God, ought to be rejected, contemned, and abhorred; But yet let no Christian neglect such special Impulses. Impulses to Actions that Are contrary to our Duty in the revealed Will of God, ought to be rejected, contemned, and abhorred; p-acp av vvb dx np1 vvi d j vvz. vvz p-acp n2 cst vbr j-jn p-acp po12 n1 p-acp dt vvn n1 pp-f np1, pi pc-acp vbi vvn, j-vvn, cc vvn; (16) sermon (DIV2) 230 Page 131
1830 they must come from the boilings of corruption in our own hearts, or from the evil Spirit. they must come from the boilings of corruption in our own hearts, or from the evil Spirit. pns32 vmb vvi p-acp dt n2-vvg pp-f n1 p-acp po12 d n2, cc p-acp dt j-jn n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 230 Page 131
1831 Impulses to Actions which are not expresly commanded, nor yet forbidden, must be considered, and we ought to obey or not obey them, Impulses to Actions which Are not expressly commanded, nor yet forbidden, must be considered, and we ought to obey or not obey them, n2 p-acp n2 r-crq vbr xx av-j vvn, ccx av vvn, vmb vbi vvn, cc pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi cc xx vvi pno32, (16) sermon (DIV2) 230 Page 131
1832 as Circumstances, pro hic & nunc, at this or that time, may determine it lawful or not lawful, expedient or not expedient, with Reference to the General rules which God in his word hath given us to guide all our Actions by. as circumstances, Pro hic & nunc, At this or that time, may determine it lawful or not lawful, expedient or not expedient, with Referente to the General rules which God in his word hath given us to guide all our Actions by. c-acp n2, fw-la fw-la cc fw-la, p-acp d cc d n1, vmb vvi pn31 j cc xx j, j cc xx j, p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 vvz r-crq np1 p-acp po31 n1 vhz vvn pno12 pc-acp vvi d po12 n2 p-acp. (16) sermon (DIV2) 230 Page 131
1833 Impulses to the Performance of our Duty under due Circumstances ought never to be neglected. Impulses to the Performance of our Duty under due circumstances ought never to be neglected. vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp j-jn n2 vmd av-x pc-acp vbi vvn. (16) sermon (DIV2) 230 Page 131
1834 It may be well presumed, that God hath something to say to the Soul in particular at such a time, It may be well presumed, that God hath something to say to the Soul in particular At such a time, pn31 vmb vbi av vvn, cst np1 vhz pi pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp j p-acp d dt n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 230 Page 131
1835 when he gives it a special item and monition to go to hear. when he gives it a special item and monition to go to hear. c-crq pns31 vvz pn31 dt j n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi. (16) sermon (DIV2) 230 Page 131
1836 Thirdly, be sure thou goest to hear with an humble Heart, and with as much of a poor, broken, and contrite Spirit as thou canst. Thirdly, be sure thou goest to hear with an humble Heart, and with as much of a poor, broken, and contrite Spirit as thou Canst. ord, vbb j pns21 vv2 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1, cc p-acp p-acp d pp-f dt j, j-vvn, cc j n1 c-acp pns21 vm2. (16) sermon (DIV2) 231 Page 131
1837 There is a Promise, Psal. 25. 9. The humble he will teach, and another Isa. 57. v. 15. Thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth Eternity, There is a Promise, Psalm 25. 9. The humble he will teach, and Another Isaiah 57. v. 15. Thus Says the high and lofty One that Inhabiteth Eternity, pc-acp vbz dt n1, np1 crd crd dt j pns31 vmb vvi, cc j-jn np1 crd n1 crd av vvz dt j cc j pi cst vvz n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 231 Page 131
1838 and whose name is Holy, I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble Spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and whose name is Holy, I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble Spirit, to revive the Spirit of the humble, cc rg-crq n1 vbz j, pns11 vvb p-acp dt j cc j n1, p-acp pno31 av cst vbz pp-f dt j cc j n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j, (16) sermon (DIV2) 231 Page 131
1839 and to revive the hearts of the contrite ones. and to revive the hearts of the contrite ones. cc pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt j pi2. (16) sermon (DIV2) 231 Page 131
1840 And Isa. 66. v. 2. To the man will I look even to him that is of a poor, And Isaiah 66. v. 2. To the man will I look even to him that is of a poor, cc np1 crd n1 crd p-acp dt n1 vmb pns11 vvb av p-acp pno31 cst vbz pp-f dt j, (16) sermon (DIV2) 231 Page 131
1841 and contrite Spirit, and that trembleth at my word. and contrite Spirit, and that Trembleth At my word. cc j n1, cc d vvz p-acp po11 n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 231 Page 131
1842 God sendeth the proud Soul empty away; take heed of going to hear with a proud Heart, self-opinionated as to Knowledge, or self-conceited. God sends the proud Soul empty away; take heed of going to hear with a proud Heart, self-opinionated as to Knowledge, or self-conceited. np1 vvz dt j n1 j av; vvb n1 pp-f vvg pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1, j c-acp p-acp n1, cc j. (16) sermon (DIV2) 231 Page 131
1843 God teacheth the humble, dwelleth with the humble, looketh upon the humble. The Rain that dasheth off, and runneth down the Mountains, resteth in the Valleys; God Teaches the humble, dwells with the humble, looks upon the humble. The Rain that dasheth off, and Runneth down the Mountains, rests in the Valleys; np1 vvz dt j, vvz p-acp dt j, vvz p-acp dt j. dt n1 cst vvz a-acp, cc vvz a-acp dt n2, vvz p-acp dt n2; (16) sermon (DIV2) 231 Page 131
1844 the Instructions, Reproofs, Convictions of the word which fall upon Men of proud and high Conceits and Opinions of themselves, rest, the Instructions, Reproofs, Convictions of the word which fallen upon Men of proud and high Conceits and Opinions of themselves, rest, dt n2, n2, n2 pp-f dt n1 r-crq vvb p-acp n2 pp-f j cc j n2 cc n2 pp-f px32, n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 231 Page 132
1845 and are drunk in by low, and humble Souls. and Are drunk in by low, and humble Souls. cc vbr vvn p-acp p-acp j, cc j n2. (16) sermon (DIV2) 231 Page 132
1846 The broken and contrite Heart is like the plowed ground, which is in itself more apt to receive, The broken and contrite Heart is like the plowed ground, which is in itself more apt to receive, dt vvn cc j n1 vbz av-j dt vvn n1, r-crq vbz p-acp px31 dc j pc-acp vvi, (16) sermon (DIV2) 231 Page 132
1847 and drink in the word, than that ground where the surface is not at all broken, and drink in the word, than that ground where the surface is not At all broken, cc vvi p-acp dt n1, cs d n1 c-crq dt n1 vbz xx p-acp d j-vvn, (16) sermon (DIV2) 231 Page 132
1848 but there is besides particular Promises made to Broken Hearts. The word you know is compared to Seed in the Parable of the Sower, Matth. 13. and in several other Texts, the Husbandman useth not to sow his Seed in the whole, but in the broken ground. but there is beside particular Promises made to Broken Hearts. The word you know is compared to Seed in the Parable of the Sour, Matthew 13. and in several other Texts, the Husbandman uses not to sow his Seed in the Whole, but in the broken ground. cc-acp pc-acp vbz a-acp j vvz vvn p-acp j-vvn n2. dt n1 pn22 vvb vbz vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, np1 crd cc p-acp j j-jn n2, dt n1 vvz xx pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt j-jn, cc-acp p-acp dt j-vvn n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 231 Page 132
1849 Fourthly, Be sure you go to hear with unprejudised Hearts, willing and desirous to learn. Prejudice naturally barreth the Ear to Instruction: Fourthly, Be sure you go to hear with unprejudised Hearts, willing and desirous to Learn. Prejudice naturally barreth the Ear to Instruction: ord, vbb j pn22 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp j-vvn n2, j cc j pc-acp vvi. n1 av-j vvz dt n1 p-acp n1: (16) sermon (DIV2) 232 Page 132
1850 Ahab 's prejudice against Micajah stopt his Ears against the word of the Lord to him, Ahab is prejudice against Micajah stopped his Ears against the word of the Lord to him, np1 vbz n1 p-acp np1 vvd po31 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp pno31, (16) sermon (DIV2) 232 Page 132
1851 and proved his fatal Ruine and Destruction. and proved his fatal Ruin and Destruction. cc vvd po31 j n1 cc n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 232 Page 132
1852 I should never advise Christians to sit under the Ministry of any person they are prejudised against, it much contributeth to a prejudice against the word of the Lord spoken by them; I should never Advice Christians to fit under the Ministry of any person they Are prejudised against, it much contributeth to a prejudice against the word of the Lord spoken by them; pns11 vmd av-x vvi np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 pns32 vbr vvn p-acp, pn31 av-d vvz p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn p-acp pno32; (16) sermon (DIV2) 232 Page 132
1853 if therefore in that case I could not remove my Prejudice, I would chuse another Preacher; if Therefore in that case I could not remove my Prejudice, I would choose Another Preacher; cs av p-acp d n1 pns11 vmd xx vvi po11 n1, pns11 vmd vvi j-jn n1; (16) sermon (DIV2) 232 Page 132
1854 but I further added, that you should go with Hearts willing and desirous to know the Will of God: but I further added, that you should go with Hearts willing and desirous to know the Will of God: cc-acp pns11 av-jc vvn, cst pn22 vmd vvi p-acp n2 j cc j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1: (16) sermon (DIV2) 232 Page 132
1855 It is the chapt, thirsty ground that most drinks in the Rain, and is made most fruitful by it; It is the Chapter, thirsty ground that most drinks in the Rain, and is made most fruitful by it; pn31 vbz dt j, j n1 cst ds vvz p-acp dt n1, cc vbz vvn ds j p-acp pn31; (16) sermon (DIV2) 232 Page 132
1856 it is the Soul that hungers, and thirsteth after the word that profiteth by it, and hath a communion with God in it; it is the Soul that hunger's, and Thirsteth After the word that profiteth by it, and hath a communion with God in it; pn31 vbz dt n1 cst n2, cc vvz p-acp dt n1 cst vvz p-acp pn31, cc vhz dt n1 p-acp np1 p-acp pn31; (16) sermon (DIV2) 232 Page 132
1857 though the Word be Gods, and he breatheth upon the Soul according to his own good pleasure, though the Word be God's, and he breathes upon the Soul according to his own good pleasure, cs dt n1 vbb n2, cc pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 vvg p-acp po31 d j n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 232 Page 132
1858 yet he breatheth upon, he teacheth no Souls but those Souls that are willing, and desirous to learn and to be instructed. yet he breathes upon, he Teaches no Souls but those Souls that Are willing, and desirous to Learn and to be instructed. av pns31 vvz p-acp, pns31 vvz dx n2 p-acp d n2 cst vbr j, cc j pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vbi vvn. (16) sermon (DIV2) 232 Page 132
1859 It is true, it is he who first maketh them willing, who first enclineth their Ears to hear; It is true, it is he who First makes them willing, who First Inclineth their Ears to hear; pn31 vbz j, pn31 vbz pns31 r-crq ord vvz pno32 j, r-crq ord vvz po32 n2 pc-acp vvi; (16) sermon (DIV2) 232 Page 132
1860 but he first prepareth the Heart, and then causeth his Ear to hear, as to Prayer; but he First Prepareth the Heart, and then Causes his Ear to hear, as to Prayer; cc-acp pns31 ord vvz dt n1, cc av vvz po31 n1 pc-acp vvi, a-acp p-acp n1; (16) sermon (DIV2) 232 Page 132
1861 so in hearing, he first circumciseth the Ear of a man, and enclineth him to hear his Statutes, and then he teacheth them: so in hearing, he First Circumciseth the Ear of a man, and Inclineth him to hear his Statutes, and then he Teaches them: av p-acp vvg, pns31 ord vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vvz pno31 pc-acp vvi po31 n2, cc av pns31 vvz pno32: (16) sermon (DIV2) 232 Page 132
1862 He dealeth not with us as with Stocks, and Stones, but as with rational Creatures in a rational way. He deals not with us as with Stocks, and Stones, but as with rational Creatures in a rational Way. pns31 vvz xx p-acp pno12 p-acp p-acp n2, cc n2, cc-acp c-acp p-acp j n2 p-acp dt j n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 232 Page 132
1863 Attend unto the word which thou goest to hear. Attend unto the word which thou goest to hear. vvb p-acp dt n1 r-crq pns21 vv2 pc-acp vvi. (16) sermon (DIV2) 233 Page 132
1864 No teaching, no good is to be expected from any teaching, where the person only lends an Ear, No teaching, no good is to be expected from any teaching, where the person only lends an Ear, uh-dx n-vvg, dx j vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n-vvg, c-crq dt n1 av-j vvz dt n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 233 Page 132
1865 but suffers his Mind extravagantly to wander here and there. but suffers his Mind extravagantly to wander Here and there. cc-acp vvz po31 n1 av-j pc-acp vvi av cc a-acp. (16) sermon (DIV2) 233 Page 132
1866 The Schoolmaster hath no Patience for such a Scholar, I am sure God hath no Blessing for such a Soul as in hearing doth not hear, The Schoolmaster hath no Patience for such a Scholar, I am sure God hath no Blessing for such a Soul as in hearing does not hear, dt n1 vhz dx n1 p-acp d dt n1, pns11 vbm j np1 vhz dx n1 p-acp d dt n1 c-acp p-acp vvg vdz xx vvi, (16) sermon (DIV2) 233 Page 132
1867 nor encline his Ear to Understanding. nor incline his Ear to Understanding. ccx vvi po31 n1 p-acp n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 233 Page 132
1889 The Master or Tutor is weary of teaching the Scholar, to whom he hath read Lecture after Lecture, The Master or Tutor is weary of teaching the Scholar, to whom he hath read Lecture After Lecture, dt n1 cc n1 vbz j pp-f vvg dt n1, p-acp ro-crq pns31 vhz vvn n1 p-acp n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 237 Page 133
1868 The Scholar gets little by his Master or Tutors reading upon an Author, if the Scholar attendeth not to the Text of the Author. The Scholar gets little by his Master or Tutors reading upon an Author, if the Scholar attends not to the Text of the Author. dt n1 vvz j p-acp po31 n1 cc n2 vvg p-acp dt n1, cs dt n1 vvz xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 233 Page 133
1869 The Spirits teaching is but a Commentary upon the word, it bringeth to remembrance the things which we have heard from God. The Spirits teaching is but a Commentary upon the word, it brings to remembrance the things which we have herd from God. dt n2 vvg vbz p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, pn31 vvz p-acp n1 dt n2 r-crq pns12 vhb vvn p-acp np1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 233 Page 133
1870 The Soul that attends not to the word which he reads, or heareth, can expect nothing of the Spirits teaching; The Soul that attends not to the word which he reads, or hears, can expect nothing of the Spirits teaching; dt n1 cst vvz xx p-acp dt n1 r-crq pns31 vvz, cc vvz, vmb vvi pix pp-f dt n2 vvg; (16) sermon (DIV2) 233 Page 133
1871 the word is not like to dwell in that Soul, that will not suffer it to come so much as over the Threshold into it, I mean into its memory or notion. the word is not like to dwell in that Soul, that will not suffer it to come so much as over the Threshold into it, I mean into its memory or notion. dt n1 vbz xx av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1, cst vmb xx vvi pn31 pc-acp vvi av av-d c-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp pn31, pns11 vvb p-acp po31 n1 cc n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 233 Page 133
1872 Take heed of Vexing the Spirit in its Teachings. Take heed of Vexing the Spirit in its Teachings. vvb n1 pp-f vvg dt n1 p-acp po31 n2-vvg. (16) sermon (DIV2) 234 Page 133
1873 It was laid to the charge of the Israelites, Isa. 53. 10. that they vexed his holy Spirit. It was laid to the charge of the Israelites, Isaiah 53. 10. that they vexed his holy Spirit. pn31 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt np2, np1 crd crd d pns32 vvd po31 j n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 234 Page 133
1874 They vexed the Spirit by an afterwork, rebelling against his word, not being obedient to what they were taught. They vexed the Spirit by an afterwork, rebelling against his word, not being obedient to what they were taught. pns32 vvd dt n1 p-acp dt n1, vvg p-acp po31 n1, xx vbg j p-acp r-crq pns32 vbdr vvn. (16) sermon (DIV2) 234 Page 133
1875 But men may in hearing vex the Spirit in its Teaching, either by Non-Attendency, suffering their hearts to be wandring elsewhere, But men may in hearing vex the Spirit in its Teaching, either by Non-attendency, suffering their hearts to be wandering elsewhere, p-acp n2 vmb p-acp vvg vvb dt n1 p-acp po31 vvg, av-d p-acp j, vvg po32 n2 pc-acp vbi vvg av, (16) sermon (DIV2) 234 Page 133
1876 when God in his word is teaching the Soul; this vexeth any Father, or Master in teaching a Child; when God in his word is teaching the Soul; this vexes any Father, or Master in teaching a Child; c-crq np1 p-acp po31 n1 vbz vvg dt n1; d vvz d n1, cc n1 p-acp vvg dt n1; (16) sermon (DIV2) 234 Page 133
1877 but of this I spake before. And not only so, but by not giving a special regard to its special Instructions: but of this I spoke before. And not only so, but by not giving a special regard to its special Instructions: cc-acp pp-f d pns11 vvd a-acp. cc xx av-j av, cc-acp p-acp xx vvg dt j n1 p-acp po31 j n2: (16) sermon (DIV2) 234 Page 133
1878 Scarce any of us but in hearing shall find some notions of truth, some particular passages that God sets more particularly home, Scarce any of us but in hearing shall find Some notions of truth, Some particular passages that God sets more particularly home, av-j d pp-f pno12 p-acp p-acp vvg vmb vvi d n2 pp-f n1, d j n2 cst np1 vvz av-dc av-j av-an, (16) sermon (DIV2) 234 Page 133
1879 and do in a special manner affect the Soul. The not observing them, or quick forgetting of them is a special vexing of the holy Spirit in its Teachings of our Souls. and do in a special manner affect the Soul. The not observing them, or quick forgetting of them is a special vexing of the holy Spirit in its Teachings of our Souls. cc vdb p-acp dt j n1 vvi dt n1 dt xx vvg pno32, cc j vvg pp-f pno32 vbz dt j vvg pp-f dt j n1 p-acp po31 n2-vvg pp-f po12 n2. (16) sermon (DIV2) 234 Page 133
1880 Work together with the Spirit, in calling to remembrance: what you have heard. Work together with the Spirit, in calling to remembrance: what you have herd. n1 av p-acp dt n1, p-acp vvg p-acp n1: r-crq pn22 vhb vvn. (16) sermon (DIV2) 235 Page 133
1881 Talk of the Law of the Lord when thou liest down, and when thou risest up, Talk of the Law of the Lord when thou liest down, and when thou risest up, n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 c-crq pns21 vv2 a-acp, cc c-crq pns21 vv2 a-acp, (16) sermon (DIV2) 235 Page 133
1882 when thou sittest by the walls of thy House, when thou goest out, and when thou comest in. when thou Sittest by the walls of thy House, when thou goest out, and when thou Comest in. c-crq pns21 vv2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po21 n1, c-crq pns21 vv2 av, cc c-crq pns21 vv2 p-acp. (16) sermon (DIV2) 235 Page 133
1883 The Jews had Phylacteries. Rolls of the Law fastened to their Garments, to keep the Law in their mind perpetually. The jews had Phylacteries. Rolls of the Law fastened to their Garments, to keep the Law in their mind perpetually. dt np2 vhd n2. n2 pp-f dt n1 vvn p-acp po32 n2, pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp po32 n1 av-j. (16) sermon (DIV2) 235 Page 133
1884 Our Saviour blamed them for their broad Phylacteries and narrow Practice; Our Saviour blamed them for their broad Phylacteries and narrow Practice; po12 n1 vvd pno32 p-acp po32 j n2 cc j n1; (16) sermon (DIV2) 235 Page 133
1885 but he blamed not the means to keep the Law of God in their minds, only they used them to a wrong and false •n•, but he blamed not the means to keep the Law of God in their minds, only they used them to a wrong and false •n•, cc-acp pns31 vvd xx dt n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po32 n2, av-j pns32 vvd pno32 p-acp dt n-jn cc j n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 235 Page 133
1886 & used them not to the end for which they made them. Follow the word with Prayer. & used them not to the end for which they made them. Follow the word with Prayer. cc vvd pno32 xx p-acp dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vvd pno32. vvb dt n1 p-acp n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 235 Page 133
1887 Do not only pray for the Spirit before thou hearest, but pray for the abidings of• it after thou hast heard, to bring to thy remembrance what thou hast heard from God. Do not only pray for the Spirit before thou Hearst, but pray for the abidings of• it After thou hast herd, to bring to thy remembrance what thou hast herd from God. vdb xx av-j vvi p-acp dt n1 c-acp pns21 vv2, cc-acp vvb p-acp dt n2-vvg n1 pn31 p-acp pns21 vh2 vvn, pc-acp vvi p-acp po21 n1 r-crq pns21 vh2 vvn p-acp np1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 236 Page 133
1888 Labour to practise what thou hearest. Labour to practise what thou Hearst. vvb pc-acp vvi r-crq pns21 vv2. (16) sermon (DIV2) 237 Page 133
1891 but on the contrary, how chearfully doth an ingenuous Master teach that Scholar, that to his utmost p•tteth in practice what he hath read to him, but on the contrary, how cheerfully does an ingenuous Master teach that Scholar, that to his utmost p•tteth in practice what he hath read to him, cc-acp p-acp dt n-jn, c-crq av-j vdz dt j n1 vvi d n1, cst p-acp po31 j vvz p-acp n1 r-crq pns31 vhz vvn p-acp pno31, (16) sermon (DIV2) 237 Page 133
1892 and then cometh to his Tat•r begging to be further taught and instructed. The Spirit of God will give over that Soul, that pretends to be ever learning, and then comes to his Tat•r begging to be further taught and instructed. The Spirit of God will give over that Soul, that pretends to be ever learning, cc av vvz p-acp po31 n1 vvg pc-acp vbi av-jc vvn cc vvn. dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vvi p-acp d n1, cst vvz pc-acp vbi av vvg, (16) sermon (DIV2) 237 Page 133
1893 and yet never comes to any practical Knowledge of the Truth. and yet never comes to any practical Knowledge of the Truth. cc av av-x vvz p-acp d j n1 pp-f dt n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 237 Page 134
1894 He that is not a meer hearer, but a doer of the Word also, is the man that shall be blessed indeed. He that is not a mere hearer, but a doer of the Word also, is the man that shall be blessed indeed. pns31 cst vbz xx dt j n1, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av, vbz dt n1 cst vmb vbi vvn av. (16) sermon (DIV2) 237 Page 134
1895 Sermon VIII. Canticles 1. 2. Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth; for his Loves are better than Wine. Sermon VIII. Canticles 1. 2. Let him kiss me with the Kisses of his Mouth; for his Loves Are better than Wine. n1 np1. n2 crd crd vvb pno31 vvi pno11 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1; p-acp po31 vvz vbr av-jc cs n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 237 Page 134
1896 I Have done now with the matter of the Spouses (that is the Churches, or the particular believing Souls) prayer in this her first Petition; I Have done now with the matter of the Spouses (that is the Churches, or the particular believing Souls) prayer in this her First Petition; pns11 vhb vdn av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 (cst vbz dt n2, cc dt j j-vvg n2) n1 p-acp d po31 ord vvb; (17) sermon (DIV2) 238 Page 134
1897 I have nothing (as to the petition it self) to consider but the form of it. I have nothing (as to the petition it self) to Consider but the from of it. pns11 vhb pix (c-acp p-acp dt n1 pn31 n1) pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. (17) sermon (DIV2) 238 Page 134
1898 As to the matter we have found, that the thing she would have, is Some Special, distinguishing favour. As to the matter we have found, that the thing she would have, is some Special, distinguishing favour. p-acp p-acp dt n1 pns12 vhb vvn, cst dt n1 pns31 vmd vhi, vbz d j, j-vvg n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 238 Page 134
1899 Some token of God for good to her which might speak him to love her with the Love of a bridegroom to a bride, a Husband to his Wife. some token of God for good to her which might speak him to love her with the Love of a bridegroom to a bride, a Husband to his Wife. d n1 pp-f np1 p-acp j p-acp pno31 r-crq vmd vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, dt n1 p-acp po31 n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 238 Page 134
1900 I have shewed you, that she asketh modestly but a kiss, thereby letting us know how precious the least of Christs Special, distinguishing love is to the truly believing Soul. Not that the least dispensations, I have showed you, that she asks modestly but a kiss, thereby letting us know how precious the least of Christ Special, distinguishing love is to the truly believing Soul. Not that the least dispensations, pns11 vhb vvn pn22, cst pns31 vvz av-j p-acp dt n1, av vvg pno12 vvi c-crq j dt ds pp-f npg1 j, j-vvg n1 vbz p-acp dt av-j vvg n1 xx d dt ds n2, (17) sermon (DIV2) 239 Page 134
1901 and measures of grace, will satisfy the Spiritual hunger and thirst of a pious Soul; it is one thing for a pious Soul to prize, and measures of grace, will satisfy the Spiritual hunger and thirst of a pious Soul; it is one thing for a pious Soul to prize, cc n2 pp-f n1, vmb vvi dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1; pn31 vbz crd n1 p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi, (17) sermon (DIV2) 239 Page 134
1902 and value the least, another thing to be satisfied, and fully contented with it, she therefore mentions Kisses in the Plural Number, as well to signifie the variety of gracious Influences, as their frequent Emanations. and valve the least, Another thing to be satisfied, and Fully contented with it, she Therefore mentions Kisses in the Plural Number, as well to signify the variety of gracious Influences, as their frequent Emanations. cc vvb dt ds, j-jn n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, cc av-j vvn p-acp pn31, pns31 av n2 vvz p-acp dt j n1, c-acp av pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f j n2, c-acp po32 j n2. (17) sermon (DIV2) 239 Page 134
1903 I have further taken notice of her particular desire after a communion with God in his word, especially Gospel Doctrines, I have further taken notice of her particular desire After a communion with God in his word, especially Gospel Doctrines, pns11 vhb jc vvn n1 pp-f po31 j n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1, av-j n1 n2, (17) sermon (DIV2) 239 Page 134
1904 and that not only a more external Communion with, God in reading, hearing and thinking upon it: and that not only a more external Communion with, God in reading, hearing and thinking upon it: cc cst xx av-j dt av-dc j n1 p-acp, np1 p-acp vvg, vvg cc vvg p-acp pn31: (17) sermon (DIV2) 239 Page 134
1905 But the more reall internal Spiritual communion with God in his word which the Soul hath by the teachings of the Spirit, She desires not onely to hear the words of his mouth, But the more real internal Spiritual communion with God in his word which the Soul hath by the teachings of the Spirit, She Desires not only to hear the words of his Mouth, cc-acp dt av-dc j j j n1 p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1 r-crq dt n1 vhz p-acp dt n2-vvg pp-f dt n1, pns31 vvz xx av-j pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 239 Page 134
1906 but to be kissed with the kisses of his mouth. but to be kissed with the Kisses of his Mouth. cc-acp pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 239 Page 134
1907 I have now nothing to do but to consider the form of her words, and see if from thence we can gain any further Spiritual Instruction. I have now nothing to do but to Consider the from of her words, and see if from thence we can gain any further Spiritual Instruction. pns11 vhb av pix pc-acp vdi cc-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, cc vvb cs p-acp av pns12 vmb vvi d jc j n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 239 Page 134
1908 The words are first Vox volentis, the Language of a Soul, that was willing to receive these impressions; The words Are First Vox volentis, the Language of a Soul, that was willing to receive these impressions; dt n2 vbr ord fw-la fw-la, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst vbds j pc-acp vvi d n2; (17) sermon (DIV2) 240 Page 135
1909 if she were not willing, she would not have made them the matter of her request. if she were not willing, she would not have made them the matter of her request. cs pns31 vbdr xx j, pns31 vmd xx vhi vvn pno32 dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 240 Page 135
1910 Secondly, They are Vox cupientis, not onely the Language of one that was willing but of one inflamed with a desire after the object willed and proposed. They do not express a bare velleity with an indifferency as to the thing. Secondly, They Are Vox cupientis, not only the Language of one that was willing but of one inflamed with a desire After the Object willed and proposed. They do not express a bore velleity with an indifferency as to the thing. ord, pns32 vbr fw-la fw-la, xx av-j dt n1 pp-f pi cst vbds j p-acp pp-f pi vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vvd cc vvn. pns32 vdb xx vvi dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 a-acp p-acp dt n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 241 Page 135
1911 They sound a great deal more then. He may, if he will, kiss me with the kisses of his mouth. They found a great deal more then. He may, if he will, kiss me with the Kisses of his Mouth. pns32 vvb dt j n1 av-dc av. pns31 vmb, cs pns31 vmb, vvb pno11 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 241 Page 135
1912 Lastly, They are Vox petentis, the language of one upon her knees, begging it of God, Lastly, They Are Vox petentis, the language of one upon her knees, begging it of God, ord, pns32 vbr fw-la fw-la, dt n1 pp-f crd p-acp po31 n2, vvg pn31 pp-f np1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 242 Page 135
1913 as the great thing which she sought after. as the great thing which she sought After. c-acp dt j n1 r-crq pns31 vvd a-acp. (17) sermon (DIV2) 242 Page 135
1914 And as I observed to you in the opening of the words, she begs reverently, modestly, humbly, boldly, fervently: And as I observed to you in the opening of the words, she begs reverently, modestly, humbly, boldly, fervently: cc c-acp pns11 vvd p-acp pn22 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n2, pns31 vvz av-j, av-j, av-j, av-j, av-j: (17) sermon (DIV2) 242 Page 135
1915 The form of her Petition speaketh a well ordered Prayer, a Prayer according to the Rules which God hath given us for putting up our Supplications. Hence results the Proposition. The from of her Petition speaks a well ordered Prayer, a Prayer according to the Rules which God hath given us for putting up our Supplications. Hence results the Proposition. dt n1 pp-f pno31 vvb vvz dt av vvn n1, dt n1 vvg p-acp dt n2 r-crq np1 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp vvg a-acp po12 n2. av vvz dt n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 242 Page 135
1916 Prop. That believing Souls are not only very willing, but exceedingly desirous of a near, spiritual communion with Christ, Prop. That believing Souls Are not only very willing, but exceedingly desirous of a near, spiritual communion with christ, np1 cst vvg n2 vbr xx av-j av j, cc-acp av-vvg j pp-f dt j, j n1 p-acp np1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 243 Page 135
1917 and to obtain it will use rightly ordered Prayer. and to obtain it will use rightly ordered Prayer. cc pc-acp vvi pn31 vmb vvi av-jn vvn n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 243 Page 135
1918 In the Proposition here are three things predicated of such a Soul as is the Spouse to this glorious Bridegroom. In the Proposition Here Are three things predicated of such a Soul as is the Spouse to this glorious Bridegroom. p-acp dt n1 av vbr crd n2 vvn pp-f d dt n1 c-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp d j n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 244 Page 135
1919 1. Its willingness that the Lord should have a near and spiritual communion with it. 2. It is not only willing but desirous of it. 1. Its willingness that the Lord should have a near and spiritual communion with it. 2. It is not only willing but desirous of it. crd po31 n1 cst dt n1 vmd vhi dt j cc j n1 p-acp pn31. crd pn31 vbz xx av-j j p-acp j pp-f pn31. (17) sermon (DIV2) 245 Page 135
1920 3. That in order to it, it will make use of rightly ordered Prayer. 3. That in order to it, it will make use of rightly ordered Prayer. crd cst p-acp n1 p-acp pn31, pn31 vmb vvi n1 pp-f av-jn vvn n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 247 Page 135
1921 I have already told you in my former Discourses, That Communion (strictly taken) signifies some actions wherein two or more mutually impart, I have already told you in my former Discourses, That Communion (strictly taken) signifies Some actions wherein two or more mutually impart, pns11 vhb av vvn pn22 p-acp po11 j n2, cst n1 (av-j vvn) vvz d n2 c-crq crd cc av-dc av-j vvi, (17) sermon (DIV2) 248 Page 135
1922 or communicate themselves each to other. Now of this you know amongst men there are various degrees. or communicate themselves each to other. Now of this you know among men there Are various Degrees. cc vvi px32 d p-acp n-jn. av pp-f d pn22 vvb p-acp n2 pc-acp vbr j n2. (17) sermon (DIV2) 248 Page 135
1923 We have some communion with strangers, more with our neighbours, friends and acquaintance; most of all with our nearest Relations; We have Some communion with Strangers, more with our neighbours, Friends and acquaintance; most of all with our nearest Relations; pns12 vhb d n1 p-acp n2, av-dc p-acp po12 n2, n2 cc n1; ds pp-f d p-acp po12 js n2; (17) sermon (DIV2) 248 Page 135
1924 the Father with his Child, the Husband with the Wife; of all other the communion betwixt the Husband and Wife, is the nearest. the Father with his Child, the Husband with the Wife; of all other the communion betwixt the Husband and Wife, is the nearest. dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, dt n1 p-acp dt n1; pp-f d n-jn dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1, vbz dt js. (17) sermon (DIV2) 248 Page 135
1925 The Husband communicates his heart, his love and affection, more to his Wife, than to any other person: The Husband communicates his heart, his love and affection, more to his Wife, than to any other person: dt n1 n2 po31 n1, po31 n1 cc n1, av-dc p-acp po31 n1, cs p-acp d j-jn n1: (17) sermon (DIV2) 248 Page 135
1926 So doth the Wife reciprocally to her Husband; so that of all other, the Conjugal Communion is the nearest; So does the Wife reciprocally to her Husband; so that of all other, the Conjugal Communion is the nearest; av vdz dt n1 av-j p-acp po31 n1; av d pp-f d n-jn, dt j n1 vbz dt js; (17) sermon (DIV2) 248 Page 135
1927 such is that mentioned in the Text. God communicates himself to all his creatures in some degree or other; such is that mentioned in the Text. God communicates himself to all his creatures in Some degree or other; d vbz d vvn p-acp dt np1 np1 n2 px31 p-acp d po31 n2 p-acp d n1 cc n-jn; (17) sermon (DIV2) 248 Page 135
1928 he feedeth the young Ravens when they cry; he feeds the young Ravens when they cry; pns31 vvz dt j n2 c-crq pns32 vvb; (17) sermon (DIV2) 248 Page 135
1929 he maketh his Sun to shine upon the just and upon the unjust: And they in some degree communicate themselves to him as their Creator: The young Ravens cry; the wicked man houls upon his Bed; he makes his Sun to shine upon the just and upon the unjust: And they in Some degree communicate themselves to him as their Creator: The young Ravens cry; the wicked man houls upon his Bed; pns31 vvz po31 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j cc p-acp dt j: cc pns32 p-acp d n1 vvb px32 p-acp pno31 c-acp po32 n1: dt j n2 vvb; dt j n1 n2 p-acp po31 n1; (17) sermon (DIV2) 248 Page 136
1930 the vilest man in distress cryes, Lord help me. This is like the Communion now that we may have with Strangers, yea Enemies. the Vilest man in distress cries, Lord help me. This is like the Communion now that we may have with Strangers, yea Enemies. dt js n1 p-acp n1 vvz, n1 vvb pno11. d vbz av-j dt n1 av cst pns12 vmb vhi p-acp n2, uh n2. (17) sermon (DIV2) 248 Page 136
1931 God doth further communicate himself to those within the pale of his Church. God does further communicate himself to those within the pale of his Church. np1 vdz av-j vvi px31 p-acp d p-acp dt j pp-f po31 n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 248 Page 136
1932 To the Church belongs the Oracles of God; God further reveals his mind and will to such as are within the bosom of it: To the Church belongs the Oracles of God; God further reveals his mind and will to such as Are within the bosom of it: p-acp dt n1 vvz dt n2 pp-f np1; np1 av-jc vvz po31 n1 cc vmb p-acp d c-acp vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31: (17) sermon (DIV2) 248 Page 136
1933 They also do communicate themselves unto God more than the others, that is, they pay him a further homage; They also do communicate themselves unto God more than the Others, that is, they pay him a further homage; pns32 av vdb vvi px32 p-acp np1 av-dc cs dt n2-jn, cst vbz, pns32 vvb pno31 dt jc n1; (17) sermon (DIV2) 248 Page 136
1934 they give him a more steady, constant, bodily service; they read, hear, pray, &c. This is like our communion with neighbours and ordinary friends. they give him a more steady, constant, bodily service; they read, hear, pray, etc. This is like our communion with neighbours and ordinary Friends. pns32 vvb pno31 dt av-dc j, j, j n1; pns32 vvn, vvb, vvb, av d vbz j po12 n1 p-acp n2 cc j n2. (17) sermon (DIV2) 248 Page 136
1935 But now God doth further communicate himself unto some persons: He communicates his grace and power to their wills and affections; But now God does further communicate himself unto Some Persons: He communicates his grace and power to their wills and affections; p-acp av np1 vdz av-j vvi px31 p-acp d n2: pns31 n2 po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp po32 n2 cc n2; (17) sermon (DIV2) 248 Page 136
1936 they are thereby made partakers of the Divine Nature, transformed into the Image of God, and they reciprocally having received this Divine grace, give up their hearts unto God; they Are thereby made partakers of the Divine Nature, transformed into the Image of God, and they reciprocally having received this Divine grace, give up their hearts unto God; pns32 vbr av vvn n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc pns32 av-j vhg vvn d j-jn n1, vvb a-acp po32 n2 p-acp np1; (17) sermon (DIV2) 248 Page 136
1937 this is that which I mean by near, conjugal communion, being like the communion which the Husband and Wife have each with other, of all other the fullest and nearest. I say, this is that which I mean by near, conjugal communion, being like the communion which the Husband and Wife have each with other, of all other the Fullest and nearest. I say, d vbz d r-crq pns11 vvb p-acp j, j n1, vbg av-j dt n1 r-crq dt n1 cc n1 vhb d p-acp n-jn, pp-f d n-jn dt js cc js. pns11 vvb, (17) sermon (DIV2) 248 Page 136
1938 First, The believing Soul is willing that God should have such a communion with it. It is passively willing, not unwilling: First, The believing Soul is willing that God should have such a communion with it. It is passively willing, not unwilling: ord, dt j-vvg n1 vbz j cst np1 vmd vhi d dt n1 p-acp pn31. pn31 vbz av-j j, xx j: (17) sermon (DIV2) 249 Page 136
1939 Indeed every regenerate Soul is further willing than this comes to; Indeed every regenerate Soul is further willing than this comes to; av d j-vvn n1 vbz jc j cs d vvz p-acp; (17) sermon (DIV2) 249 Page 136
1940 but that I shall shew you by and by under another Head. This alone will distinguish such a Soul, from the Soul of an Hypocrite. but that I shall show you by and by under Another Head. This alone will distinguish such a Soul, from the Soul of an Hypocrite. cc-acp cst pns11 vmb vvi pn22 p-acp cc a-acp p-acp j-jn n1 np1 av-j vmb vvi d dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 249 Page 136
1941 Take an unregenerate man, he is not willing to this; Take an unregenerate man, he is not willing to this; vvb dt j n1, pns31 vbz xx j p-acp d; (17) sermon (DIV2) 249 Page 136
1942 he may be willing that God should impart himself to him in outward blessings, which may gratifie his sense, he may be willing that God should impart himself to him in outward blessings, which may gratify his sense, pns31 vmb vbi j cst np1 vmd vvi px31 p-acp pno31 p-acp j n2, r-crq vmb vvi po31 n1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 249 Page 136
1943 and serve him as to his renewing necessities in the world; and serve him as to his renewing necessities in the world; cc vvi pno31 a-acp p-acp po31 vvg n2 p-acp dt n1; (17) sermon (DIV2) 249 Page 136
1944 or that God should impart to him some spiritual gifts; these may serve him as to his profit, or that God should impart to him Some spiritual Gifts; these may serve him as to his profit, cc cst np1 vmd vvi p-acp pno31 d j n2; d vmb vvi pno31 a-acp p-acp po31 n1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 249 Page 136
1945 or as to his honour, credit and reputation in the world; or as to his honour, credit and reputation in the world; cc c-acp p-acp po31 n1, n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1; (17) sermon (DIV2) 249 Page 136
1946 & he may be willing to communicate and impart something of himself to God (as I have before shewed you) but that God should unite their hearts to fear his Name, (which was the prayer of David) that God should cleanse them from their corruptions, incline their hearts to his Testimonies; & he may be willing to communicate and impart something of himself to God (as I have before showed you) but that God should unite their hearts to Fear his Name, (which was the prayer of David) that God should cleanse them from their corruptions, incline their hearts to his Testimonies; cc pns31 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi cc vvi pi pp-f px31 p-acp np1 (c-acp pns11 vhb a-acp vvn pn22) cc-acp cst np1 vmd vvi po32 n2 pc-acp vvi po31 n1, (r-crq vbds dt n1 pp-f np1) d np1 vmd vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n2, vvb po32 n2 p-acp po31 n2; (17) sermon (DIV2) 249 Page 136
1947 this they are not willing to. this they Are not willing to. d pns32 vbr xx j pc-acp. (17) sermon (DIV2) 249 Page 136
1948 They are like some woman, that will say of such a person as makes love to her, she likes the man well enough to sit and talk with her; They Are like Some woman, that will say of such a person as makes love to her, she likes the man well enough to fit and talk with her; pns32 vbr av-j d n1, cst vmb vvi pp-f d dt n1 c-acp vvz n1 p-acp pno31, pns31 vvz dt n1 av av-d pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp pno31; (17) sermon (DIV2) 249 Page 136
1949 but for an Husband she cannot abide him. Thus the best unregenerate man dealeth with God. but for an Husband she cannot abide him. Thus the best unregenerate man deals with God. cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pns31 vmbx vvi pno31. av dt js j n1 vvz p-acp np1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 249 Page 136
1951 hate his Word, and all acts of communion with God, or any thing that relateth to him; hate his Word, and all acts of communion with God, or any thing that relateth to him; vvb po31 n1, cc d n2 pp-f n1 p-acp np1, cc d n1 cst vvz p-acp pno31; (17) sermon (DIV2) 249 Page 136
1952 but now the formal Hypocrite, he can be content to go and sit and hear a Sermon, but now the formal Hypocrite, he can be content to go and fit and hear a Sermon, cc-acp av dt j n1, pns31 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi cc vvi cc vvi dt n1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 249 Page 137
1953 and read a Chapter, wherein he hears God speaking to him; yea and to pray sometimes, by which duty he talks with God; and read a Chapter, wherein he hears God speaking to him; yea and to pray sometime, by which duty he talks with God; cc vvb dt n1, c-crq pns31 vvz np1 vvg p-acp pno31; uh cc pc-acp vvi av, p-acp r-crq n1 pns31 vvz p-acp np1; (17) sermon (DIV2) 249 Page 137
1954 but he abhorreth that God should come near to his Soul, to captivate his understanding, to subdue his will, to direct his affections to truly spiritual Objects, he withdraweth his heart and affections from God. but he abhorreth that God should come near to his Soul, to captivate his understanding, to subdue his will, to Direct his affections to truly spiritual Objects, he withdraweth his heart and affections from God. cc-acp pns31 vvz cst np1 vmd vvi av-j p-acp po31 n1, pc-acp vvi po31 n1, pc-acp vvi po31 n1, pc-acp vvi po31 n2 p-acp av-j j n2, pns31 vvz po31 n1 cc n2 p-acp np1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 249 Page 137
1955 I think Augustine somewhere confesseth, that in his unregenerate state, he often prayed to God that he would give him strength against a particular corruption, I think Augustine somewhere Confesses, that in his unregenerate state, he often prayed to God that he would give him strength against a particular corruption, pns11 vvb np1 av vvz, cst p-acp po31 j n1, pns31 av vvd p-acp np1 cst pns31 vmd vvi pno31 n1 p-acp dt j n1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 249 Page 137
1956 when in the mean time he in his heart wished that God would not hear his prayer. when in the mean time he in his heart wished that God would not hear his prayer. c-crq p-acp dt j n1 pns31 p-acp po31 n1 vvd cst np1 vmd xx vvi po31 n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 249 Page 137
1957 The unregenerate man is not willing that God should have any near communion with him: He is not willing that the Law of God should be wrote upon his heart, The unregenerate man is not willing that God should have any near communion with him: He is not willing that the Law of God should be wrote upon his heart, dt j n1 vbz xx j cst np1 vmd vhi d j n1 p-acp pno31: pns31 vbz xx j cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vmd vbi vvd p-acp po31 n1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 249 Page 137
1958 nor that the Lord should rule over his inward man. nor that the Lord should Rule over his inward man. ccx d dt n1 vmd vvi p-acp po31 j n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 249 Page 137
1959 Secondly, The Regenerate Soul is not only willing, but desirous: The willingness that is in him, is not a bare, lazy velleity, and a passive willingness, Secondly, The Regenerate Soul is not only willing, but desirous: The willingness that is in him, is not a bore, lazy velleity, and a passive willingness, ord, dt vvn n1 vbz xx av-j vvg, p-acp j: dt n1 cst vbz p-acp pno31, vbz xx dt j, j n1, cc dt j n1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 250 Page 137
1960 but an active willingness; he being made willing, his will commands his affections to move towards that which his will hath chosen; but an active willingness; he being made willing, his will commands his affections to move towards that which his will hath chosen; cc-acp dt j n1; pns31 vbg vvn j, po31 n1 vvz po31 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp d r-crq po31 n1 vhz vvn; (17) sermon (DIV2) 250 Page 137
1961 and indeed there is no true willing of any thing without this; and indeed there is no true willing of any thing without this; cc av pc-acp vbz dx j j pp-f d n1 p-acp d; (17) sermon (DIV2) 250 Page 137
1962 for good being the proper Object of the rational appetite, no sooner hath the understanding discerned it, for good being the proper Object of the rational appetite, no sooner hath the understanding discerned it, p-acp j vbg dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1, av-dx av-c vhz dt n1 vvd pn31, (17) sermon (DIV2) 250 Page 137
1963 but the will chuseth it, and naturally moveth by desires towards it. but the will chooseth it, and naturally moves by Desires towards it. cc-acp dt n1 vvz pn31, cc av-j vvz p-acp n2 p-acp pn31. (17) sermon (DIV2) 250 Page 137
1964 Thirdly, I observed to you, that the words are in the form of a Prayer. What the Will hath chosen as good and suitable to a man's necessities, Thirdly, I observed to you, that the words Are in the from of a Prayer. What the Will hath chosen as good and suitable to a Man's necessities, ord, pns11 vvd p-acp pn22, cst dt n2 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. q-crq dt vmb vhz vvn p-acp j cc j p-acp dt ng1 n2, (17) sermon (DIV2) 251 Page 137
1965 and upon that account hath by desires moved towards, it commandeth the assistance of the outward man in the use of any proper mean to obtain. and upon that account hath by Desires moved towards, it commands the assistance of the outward man in the use of any proper mean to obtain. cc p-acp d n1 vhz p-acp n2 vvn p-acp, pn31 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n1 pc-acp vvi. (17) sermon (DIV2) 251 Page 137
1966 Prayer being an Ordinance and appointment of God, as a means in order to the obtaining any good thing which he hath promised; Prayer being an Ordinance and appointment of God, as a means in order to the obtaining any good thing which he hath promised; np1 vbg dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, c-acp dt n2 p-acp n1 p-acp dt vvg d j n1 r-crq pns31 vhz vvn; (17) sermon (DIV2) 251 Page 137
1967 it is but a reasonable motion of a reasonable Soul. I put in the term rightly ordered, because, it is but a reasonable motion of a reasonable Soul. I put in the term rightly ordered, Because, pn31 vbz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1 pns11 vvd p-acp dt n1 av-jn vvn, c-acp, (17) sermon (DIV2) 251 Page 137
1968 as I shall shew you further anon, there is a sufficient ground for it, in this form of words by which the Spouse's Petition is expressed; as I shall show you further anon, there is a sufficient ground for it, in this from of words by which the Spouse's Petition is expressed; c-acp pns11 vmb vvi pn22 av-jc av, pc-acp vbz dt j n1 p-acp pn31, p-acp d n1 pp-f n2 p-acp r-crq dt ng1 vvb vbz vvn; (17) sermon (DIV2) 251 Page 137
1969 and it is not every Prayer that is acceptable to God, but such alone as he hath directed, God hath not only directed our duty as to the matter, and it is not every Prayer that is acceptable to God, but such alone as he hath directed, God hath not only directed our duty as to the matter, cc pn31 vbz xx d n1 cst vbz j p-acp np1, cc-acp d j c-acp pns31 vhz vvn, np1 vhz xx av-j vvn po12 n1 c-acp p-acp dt n1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 251 Page 137
3379 For Faith is (as the Apostle telleth us) the Evidence of things not seen. Secondly; For Faith is (as the Apostle Telleth us) the Evidence of things not seen. Secondly; c-acp n1 vbz (c-acp dt n1 vvz pno12) dt n1 pp-f n2 xx vvn. ord; (22) sermon (DIV2) 414 Page 208
1970 but also as to the manner of the performance. But this is enough to have spoken, to give you the sense of the Proposition. but also as to the manner of the performance. But this is enough to have spoken, to give you the sense of the Proposition. cc-acp av c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. p-acp d vbz av-d pc-acp vhi vvn, pc-acp vvi pn22 dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 251 Page 137
1971 I shall shew you now the ground or reason of it, whence in this thing there is such a different temper and complexion betwixt the regenerate and the unregenerate Soul. The foundation of this lies in the change of the heart, which is wrought in the Child of God, which supposed these motions of his Soul, will appear to be no more than the regular motions of reasonable Souls so complexionated. I shall show you now the ground or reason of it, whence in this thing there is such a different temper and complexion betwixt the regenerate and the unregenerate Soul. The Foundation of this lies in the change of the heart, which is wrought in the Child of God, which supposed these motions of his Soul, will appear to be no more than the regular motions of reasonable Souls so complexionated. pns11 vmb vvi pn22 av dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31, c-crq p-acp d n1 a-acp vbz d dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j-vvn cc dt j n1 dt n1 pp-f d n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vvd d n2 pp-f po31 n1, vmb vvi pc-acp vbi dx av-dc cs dt j n2 pp-f j n2 av vvd. (17) sermon (DIV2) 251 Page 138
1972 The Scripture every where describeth the Child of God as a New Creature, 2 Cor. 5. 17. If any man be in Christ he is a new creature, old things are passed away, The Scripture every where Describeth the Child of God as a New Creature, 2 Cor. 5. 17. If any man be in christ he is a new creature, old things Are passed away, dt n1 d c-crq vvz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt j n1, crd np1 crd crd cs d n1 vbi p-acp np1 pns31 vbz dt j n1, j n2 vbr vvn av, (17) sermon (DIV2) 251 Page 138
1973 and all things are become new. Ephes. 4. 23. Be renewed in the spirit of your mind; and all things Are become new. Ephesians 4. 23. Be renewed in the Spirit of your mind; cc d n2 vbr vvn j. np1 crd crd vbb vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n1; (17) sermon (DIV2) 251 Page 138
1974 And that you put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. And that you put on the new man, which After God is created in righteousness and true holiness. cc cst pn22 vvd p-acp dt j n1, r-crq p-acp np1 vbz vvn p-acp n1 cc j n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 251 Page 138
1975 Col. 3. 10. And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge, after the Image of him that created him. Col. 3. 10. And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge, After the Image of him that created him. np1 crd crd cc vhb vvn p-acp dt j n1, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31 cst vvd pno31. (17) sermon (DIV2) 251 Page 138
1976 The Child of God is transformed by the renewing of his mind. The Child of God is transformed by the renewing of his mind. dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn p-acp dt vvg pp-f po31 n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 251 Page 138
1977 Rom. 12. 2. Regenerated and born again. Joh. 3. 3. Except a man be born again, he cannot enter into the Kingdom of God; Rom. 12. 2. Regenerated and born again. John 3. 3. Except a man be born again, he cannot enter into the Kingdom of God; np1 crd crd vvn cc vvn av. np1 crd crd c-acp dt n1 vbi vvn av, pns31 vmbx vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (17) sermon (DIV2) 251 Page 138
1978 born again of Water, and of the Spirit, as our Saviour expoundeth it, v. 5. Now this change, this renevation respecteth not the substantial power and faculties of the Soul. The same powers and faculties, the same understanding, will and affections; I mean the same powers which we call so remain, born again of Water, and of the Spirit, as our Saviour expoundeth it, v. 5. Now this change, this renevation respecteth not the substantial power and faculties of the Soul. The same Powers and faculties, the same understanding, will and affections; I mean the same Powers which we call so remain, vvn av pp-f n1, cc pp-f dt n1, p-acp po12 n1 vvz pn31, n1 crd av d vvi, d n1 vvz xx dt j n1 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 dt d n2 cc n2, dt d vvg, vmb cc n2; pns11 vvb dt d n2 r-crq pns12 vvb av vvi, (17) sermon (DIV2) 251 Page 138
1979 but they are changed as to their quality and aspect unto Objects. but they Are changed as to their quality and aspect unto Objects. cc-acp pns32 vbr vvn a-acp p-acp po32 n1 cc n1 p-acp n2. (17) sermon (DIV2) 251 Page 138
1980 The same wheels of the Soul remain, but they are set right, and move more regularly towards what are indeed their true and proper Objects. The same wheels of the Soul remain, but they Are Set right, and move more regularly towards what Are indeed their true and proper Objects. dt d n2 pp-f dt n1 vvb, cc-acp pns32 vbr vvn j-jn, cc vvi av-dc av-j p-acp r-crq vbr av po32 j cc j n2. (17) sermon (DIV2) 251 Page 138
1981 The natural man's understanding is blind, and dark, and weak, and impotent; he calleth good, evil, and evil, good, bitter things sweet, and sweet things bitter; his pallate is vitiated, The natural Man's understanding is blind, and dark, and weak, and impotent; he calls good, evil, and evil, good, bitter things sweet, and sweet things bitter; his palate is vitiated, dt j ng1 n1 vbz j, cc j, cc j, cc j; pns31 vvz j, j-jn, cc j-jn, j, j n2 j, cc j n2 j; po31 n1 vbz j-vvn, (17) sermon (DIV2) 251 Page 138
1982 so as he neither doth, nor can discern things truly and spiritually good. so as he neither does, nor can discern things truly and spiritually good. av c-acp pns31 av-dx vdz, ccx vmb vvi n2 av-j cc av-j j. (17) sermon (DIV2) 251 Page 138
1983 Until his nature be cultivated by moral Discipline, and some ingenious Education, he is like the Beast that perisheth, Until his nature be cultivated by moral Discipline, and Some ingenious Education, he is like the Beast that Perishes, c-acp po31 n1 vbi vvn p-acp j n1, cc d j n1, pns31 vbz av-j dt n1 cst vvz, (17) sermon (DIV2) 251 Page 138
1984 and judgeth of good and evil meerly by sense. When it is cultivated he judgeth of it by reason, and determines good and evil according to rational Principles, and Judgeth of good and evil merely by sense. When it is cultivated he Judgeth of it by reason, and determines good and evil according to rational Principles, cc vvz pp-f j cc j-jn av-j p-acp n1. c-crq pn31 vbz vvn pns31 vvz pp-f pn31 p-acp n1, cc vvz j cc j-jn vvg p-acp j n2, (17) sermon (DIV2) 251 Page 138
2003 The understanding being thus fully enlightened, to discern that God is the chiefest good, and that mans greatest happiness must lie in an Union with him, and enjoyment of him. The understanding being thus Fully enlightened, to discern that God is the chiefest good, and that men greatest happiness must lie in an union with him, and enjoyment of him. dt n1 vbg av av-j vvn, pc-acp vvi cst np1 vbz dt js-jn j, cc cst ng1 js n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno31, cc n1 pp-f pno31. (17) sermon (DIV2) 251 Page 139
1985 and in that riseth no higher, than to the perfection of an Heathen Philosopher, who knew nothing of any such thing as Union and Communion with God, and either believed nothing of the Immortality of the Soul, and so took not himself concerned to care for that, and in that Riseth no higher, than to the perfection of an Heathen Philosopher, who knew nothing of any such thing as union and Communion with God, and either believed nothing of the Immortality of the Soul, and so took not himself concerned to care for that, cc p-acp cst vvz dx jc, cs p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, r-crq vvd pix pp-f d d n1 c-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp np1, cc av-d vvn pix pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc av vvd xx px31 vvn p-acp n1 p-acp d, (17) sermon (DIV2) 251 Page 138
1986 or at least had a faint belief, and an imperfect notion of it. or At least had a faint belief, and an imperfect notion of it. cc p-acp ds vhn dt j n1, cc dt j n1 pp-f pn31. (17) sermon (DIV2) 251 Page 138
1987 But the renewed man hath his understanding opened, to discern more excellent things. He easily seeth, That God is the chiefest Good, and thence concludes as rationally, that the happiness of man must needs consist in the enjoyment of God, in Union and Communion with him; But the renewed man hath his understanding opened, to discern more excellent things. He Easily sees, That God is the chiefest Good, and thence concludes as rationally, that the happiness of man must needs consist in the enjoyment of God, in union and Communion with him; p-acp dt vvd n1 vhz po31 vvg vvd, pc-acp vvi av-dc j n2. pns31 av-j vvz, cst np1 vbz dt js-jn j, cc av vvz a-acp av-j, cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb av vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31; (17) sermon (DIV2) 251 Page 138
1988 as the Heathens determined, that the happiness of a man must necessarily lye in the f•uition of, as the heathens determined, that the happiness of a man must necessarily lie in the f•uition of, c-acp dt n2-jn vvd, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb av-j vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f, (17) sermon (DIV2) 251 Page 138
1989 and an union with the summum bonum, the greatest good: and an Union with the summum bonum, the greatest good: cc dt n1 p-acp dt fw-la fw-la, dt js j: (17) sermon (DIV2) 251 Page 138
1990 This being determined by the understanding, by that new light and power of discerning, given it by God: This being determined by the understanding, by that new Light and power of discerning, given it by God: d vbg vvn p-acp dt vvg, p-acp cst j n1 cc n1 pp-f vvg, vvn pn31 p-acp np1: (17) sermon (DIV2) 251 Page 138
1991 The will, of whose nature it is to follow the Dictates of the Understanding, ordinarily chuseth and embraceth it, by as natural and rational a working as that wretched Soul that knoweth no be tter things than good Meat, The will, of whose nature it is to follow the Dictates of the Understanding, ordinarily chooseth and Embraceth it, by as natural and rational a working as that wretched Soul that Knoweth not be tter things than good Meat, dt n1, pp-f rg-crq n1 pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi dt vvz pp-f dt n1, av-j vvz cc vvz pn31, p-acp p-acp j cc j dt n-vvg p-acp d j n1 cst vvz xx vbi j n2 cs j n1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 251 Page 139
1992 and Drink, and Cloaths, and Estates, chooseth them, and embraceth them before other things: Or the more cultivated Soul chooseth Learning, and Knowledge, and moral Habits. and Drink, and Clothes, and Estates, chooses them, and Embraceth them before other things: Or the more cultivated Soul chooses Learning, and Knowledge, and moral Habits. cc vvb, cc n2, cc n2, vvz pno32, cc vvz pno32 p-acp j-jn n2: cc dt dc vvn n1 vvz n1, cc n1, cc j n2. (17) sermon (DIV2) 251 Page 139
1993 Only in rega rd there is a particular Debauchery and Corruption of the Will of man, there is a particular work of God upon the Will, changing and altering that, Only in rega Red there is a particular Debauchery and Corruption of the Will of man, there is a particular work of God upon the Will, changing and altering that, j p-acp vvd zz pc-acp vbz dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, vvg cc vvg cst, (17) sermon (DIV2) 251 Page 139
1994 or else in Spiritual things it would not follow the Dictate of the Understanding, and this may be seen in things benea th this Order. or Else in Spiritual things it would not follow thee Dictate of the Understanding, and this may be seen in things benea that this Order. cc av p-acp j n2 pn31 vmd xx vvi pno32 vvi pp-f dt n1, cc d vmb vbi vvn p-acp n2 fw-la dt d n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 251 Page 139
1995 We indeed usually say, the Will is a blind faculty, and follows the dictate of the Understanding; We indeed usually say, the Will is a blind faculty, and follows thee dictate of the Understanding; pns12 av av-j vvi, dt vmb vbz dt j n1, cc vvz pno32 vvi pp-f dt n1; (17) sermon (DIV2) 251 Page 139
1996 but since the Fall, man is so much mancipated and enslaved to his sensual Appetite, that we see in daily experience it doth not. but since the Fallen, man is so much mancipated and enslaved to his sensual Appetite, that we see in daily experience it does not. p-acp c-acp dt n1, n1 vbz av av-d vvn cc vvn p-acp po31 j n1, cst pns12 vvb p-acp j n1 pn31 vdz xx. (17) sermon (DIV2) 251 Page 139
1997 The drunkard, the unclean persons are daily proofs of it, who know well enough that the prosecution of their Lusts in those things doth not only destroy their contrary moral Habits, The drunkard, the unclean Persons Are daily proofs of it, who know well enough that the prosecution of their Lustiest in those things does not only destroy their contrary moral Habits, dt n1, dt j n2 vbr j n2 pp-f pn31, r-crq vvb av av-d cst dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 p-acp d n2 vdz xx av-j vvi po32 j-jn j n2, (17) sermon (DIV2) 251 Page 139
1998 but ruine their Lives, Health, Reputation, yet cannot forbear the pursuit of them. but ruin their Lives, Health, Reputation, yet cannot forbear the pursuit of them. cc-acp vvi po32 n2, n1, n1, av vmbx vvi dt n1 pp-f pno32. (17) sermon (DIV2) 251 Page 139
1999 But the Will being thus renewed to chuse the best, spiritual good, the affections move in a natural Order after it, But the Will being thus renewed to choose the best, spiritual good, the affections move in a natural Order After it, p-acp dt n1 vbg av vvn pc-acp vvi dt js, j j, dt n2 vvb p-acp dt j n1 p-acp pn31, (17) sermon (DIV2) 251 Page 139
2000 and the outward man is commanded to all actions pursuant to it. and the outward man is commanded to all actions pursuant to it. cc dt j n1 vbz vvn p-acp d n2 n1 p-acp pn31. (17) sermon (DIV2) 251 Page 139
2001 So that I say, this Renovation of the whole Man according to the Image of God is the true cause of the Souls willingness, So that I say, this Renovation of the Whole Man according to the Image of God is the true cause of the Souls willingness, av cst pns11 vvb, d n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 n1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 251 Page 139
2002 and earnest desire after these nearest degrees of Communion with God: and earnest desire After these nearest Degrees of Communion with God: cc j n1 p-acp d js n2 pp-f n1 p-acp np1: (17) sermon (DIV2) 251 Page 139
2004 2. To which I know nothing can be added, but those measures of experience which every renewed Soul hath how good the Lord is. 2. To which I know nothing can be added, but those measures of experience which every renewed Soul hath how good the Lord is. crd p-acp r-crq pns11 vvb pix vmb vbi vvn, cc-acp d n2 pp-f n1 r-crq d j-vvn n1 vhz c-crq j dt n1 vbz. (17) sermon (DIV2) 252 Page 139
2005 The experience of any good adds much to our Souls value of it, as it confirmeth to us our notion and apprehension of it. The experience of any good adds much to our Souls valve of it, as it confirmeth to us our notion and apprehension of it. dt n1 pp-f d j vvz d p-acp po12 n2 n1 pp-f pn31, c-acp pn31 vvz p-acp pno12 po12 n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31. (17) sermon (DIV2) 252 Page 139
2006 Many things appear better to us in contemplation, than in fruition: Many things appear better to us in contemplation, than in fruition: av-d n2 vvb av-jc p-acp pno12 p-acp n1, cs p-acp n1: (17) sermon (DIV2) 252 Page 139
2007 But there can be nothing in nature conceived, more effectual to inflame our affections after any Object, But there can be nothing in nature conceived, more effectual to inflame our affections After any Object, cc-acp a-acp vmb vbi pix p-acp n1 vvd, av-dc j pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp d n1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 252 Page 139
2008 than when besides the goodness our Understandings have discerned in it, upon which our Wills have made their Election of it, a superadded experience confirmeth our noton of the goodness of it. than when beside the Goodness our Understandings have discerned in it, upon which our Wills have made their Election of it, a superadded experience confirmeth our noton of the Goodness of it. cs c-crq p-acp dt n1 po12 n2 vhb vvn p-acp pn31, p-acp r-crq po12 n2 vhb vvn po32 n1 pp-f pn31, dt j-vvn n1 vvz po12 n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f pn31. (17) sermon (DIV2) 252 Page 139
2009 There is no justified Soul but hath in some measure tasted how good the Lord is, There is no justified Soul but hath in Some measure tasted how good the Lord is, pc-acp vbz av-dx vvn n1 cc-acp vhz p-acp d n1 vvn c-crq j dt n1 vbz, (17) sermon (DIV2) 252 Page 139
2010 and how good a Fellowship, and Communion with God is, so as it doth but move rationally, in willing and desiring the nearest and most intimate degrees of it. I added further: and how good a Fellowship, and Communion with God is, so as it does but move rationally, in willing and desiring the nearest and most intimate Degrees of it. I added further: cc c-crq j dt n1, cc n1 p-acp np1 vbz, av c-acp pn31 vdz p-acp vvi av-j, p-acp j cc vvg dt js cc av-ds j n2 pp-f pn31. pns11 vvd av-jc: (17) sermon (DIV2) 252 Page 139
2011 That this Soul as a mean to obtain it, will use rightly ordered Prayer. The Reason and ground of this evidently appears, if we consider; That this Soul as a mean to obtain it, will use rightly ordered Prayer. The Reason and ground of this evidently appears, if we Consider; cst d n1 p-acp dt j pc-acp vvi pn31, vmb vvi av-jn j-vvn n1. dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d av-j vvz, cs pns12 vvb; (17) sermon (DIV2) 253 Page 140
2012 1. That Prayer is the means to obtain it. 1. That Prayer is the means to obtain it. crd cst n1 vbz dt n2 pc-acp vvi pn31. (17) sermon (DIV2) 254 Page 140
2013 No man can be so much as presumed truly to will, and to desire any thing which he useth no means to obtain, No man can be so much as presumed truly to will, and to desire any thing which he uses no means to obtain, dx n1 vmb vbi av av-d c-acp vvd av-j p-acp n1, cc pc-acp vvi d n1 r-crq pns31 vvz dx n2 pc-acp vvi, (17) sermon (DIV2) 254 Page 140
2014 or as to which he doth not use the proper means to obtain it, if he knows it, the good is here is not sensible, or as to which he does not use the proper means to obtain it, if he knows it, the good is Here is not sensible, cc c-acp p-acp r-crq pns31 vdz xx vvi dt j n2 pc-acp vvi pn31, cs pns31 vvz pn31, dt j vbz av vbz xx j, (17) sermon (DIV2) 254 Page 140
2015 or rational, to be acquired by natural or moral means, but is truly and highly spiritual; or rational, to be acquired by natural or moral means, but is truly and highly spiritual; cc j, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp j cc j n2, p-acp vbz av-j cc av-j j; (17) sermon (DIV2) 254 Page 140
2016 the Communication of the Divine Influences to the Soul, and most inward part of man; the Communication of the Divine Influences to the Soul, and most inward part of man; dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n2 p-acp dt n1, cc av-ds j n1 pp-f n1; (17) sermon (DIV2) 254 Page 140
2017 the means must be somthing of Divine Institution, somthing which God hath appointed as a mean in order to so great and blessed an end. the means must be something of Divine Institution, something which God hath appointed as a mean in order to so great and blessed an end. dt n2 vmb vbi pi pp-f j-jn n1, pi r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp dt j p-acp n1 p-acp av j cc j-vvn dt n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 254 Page 140
2018 Prayer is one mean of this Nature. He gives his holy Spirit to them that ask him, saith our Saviour. Prayer is one mean of this Nature. He gives his holy Spirit to them that ask him, Says our Saviour. n1 vbz pi j pp-f d n1. pns31 vvz po31 j n1 p-acp pno32 cst vvb pno31, vvz po12 n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 254 Page 140
2019 This is a Divine Means, under a Divine Ordination, and Institution, with reference to such an end. This is a Divine Means, under a Divine Ordination, and Institution, with Referente to such an end. d vbz dt j-jn n2, p-acp dt j-jn n1, cc n1, p-acp n1 p-acp d dt n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 254 Page 140
2020 This the Believer knoweth, and it is a means within his Power. This the Believer Knoweth, and it is a means within his Power. np1 dt n1 vvz, cc pn31 vbz dt n2 p-acp po31 n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 254 Page 140
2021 God hath sent forth the Spirit of Adoption into his Heart, teaching him to cry Abba Father. The Spirit helpeth his Infirmities with strong cries, and groans which cannot be uttered. God hath sent forth the Spirit of Adoption into his Heart, teaching him to cry Abba Father. The Spirit Helpeth his Infirmities with strong cries, and groans which cannot be uttered. np1 vhz vvn av dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1, vvg pno31 pc-acp vvi np1 n1. dt n1 vvz po31 n1 p-acp j n2, cc n2 r-crq vmbx vbi vvn. (17) sermon (DIV2) 254 Page 140
2022 2. He also knoweth, that it is not all Prayer will be effective of this, but Prayer according to the Will of God, effectual fervent Prayer. 2. He also Knoweth, that it is not all Prayer will be effective of this, but Prayer according to the Will of God, effectual fervent Prayer. crd pns31 av vvz, cst pn31 vbz xx d n1 vmb vbi j pp-f d, p-acp n1 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, j j n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 255 Page 140
2023 A man may ask amiss, and not receive. Though therefore an Hypocrite that takes up with a form of Godliness, A man may ask amiss, and not receive. Though Therefore an Hypocrite that Takes up with a from of Godliness, dt n1 vmb vvi av, cc xx vvi. cs av dt n1 cst vvz a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 255 Page 140
2024 and aims at no right end in his acts of Homage, but drives a by Design for himself in all his duties, and aims At no right end in his acts of Homage, but drives a by Design for himself in all his duties, cc vvz p-acp dx j-jn n1 p-acp po31 n2 pp-f n1, cc-acp vvz dt p-acp n1 p-acp px31 p-acp d po31 n2, (17) sermon (DIV2) 255 Page 140
2025 and seeketh himself more than God, may content himself with such performances as answer the low mark which he levells his Arrows at: and seeks himself more than God, may content himself with such performances as answer the low mark which he levels his Arrows At: cc vvz px31 dc cs np1, vmb vvi px31 p-acp d n2 c-acp vvb dt j n1 r-crq pns31 vvz po31 n2 p-acp: (17) sermon (DIV2) 255 Page 140
2026 Yet the pious Soul that hath a true aim, and design in his Actions, must mind such a performance of them as shall bear a proportion to the true end he aimeth at; Yet the pious Soul that hath a true aim, and Design in his Actions, must mind such a performance of them as shall bear a proportion to the true end he aimeth At; av dt j n1 cst vhz dt j n1, cc n1 p-acp po31 n2, vmb vvi d dt n1 pp-f pno32 c-acp vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp dt j n1 pns31 vvz p-acp; (17) sermon (DIV2) 255 Page 140
2027 but this is enough to have spoken for the Explication and Confirmation of this Proposition; but this is enough to have spoken for the Explication and Confirmation of this Proposition; cc-acp d vbz av-d pc-acp vhi vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1; (17) sermon (DIV2) 255 Page 140
2028 what this rightly ordered Prayer is, (God willing) I shall further open to you in the Application of this Discourse. what this rightly ordered Prayer is, (God willing) I shall further open to you in the Application of this Discourse. r-crq d av-jn vvn n1 vbz, (np1 vvg) pns11 vmb av-jc vvi p-acp pn22 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 255 Page 140
2029 From hence in the first place we may take some measures of our State with reference unto God. From hence in the First place we may take Some measures of our State with Referente unto God. p-acp av p-acp dt ord n1 pns12 vmb vvi d n2 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp n1 p-acp np1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 256 Page 140
2030 None of these things can truly be said of a wicked man, or formal Hypocrite. None of these things can truly be said of a wicked man, or formal Hypocrite. pix pp-f d n2 vmb av-j vbi vvn pp-f dt j n1, cc j n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 256 Page 140
2031 1. It cannot be said that he is truly willing to have such a Communion with God and Christ, 1. It cannot be said that he is truly willing to have such a Communion with God and christ, crd pn31 vmbx vbi vvn cst pns31 vbz av-j j pc-acp vhi d dt n1 p-acp np1 cc np1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 257 Page 140
2032 as I have been opening and describing to you. They would not have God rule over them; as I have been opening and describing to you. They would not have God Rule over them; c-acp pns11 vhb vbn vvg cc vvg p-acp pn22. pns32 vmd xx vhi np1 vvi p-acp pno32; (17) sermon (DIV2) 257 Page 140
2033 they would have a Christ to save them from the Wrath to come; they would have a christ to save them from the Wrath to come; pns32 vmd vhi dt np1 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi; (17) sermon (DIV2) 257 Page 140
2034 but they would not have Christ to dwell in their Hearts, to subdue their Lusts, no Hypocrite can truly say this. but they would not have christ to dwell in their Hearts, to subdue their Lustiest, no Hypocrite can truly say this. cc-acp pns32 vmd xx vhi np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n2, pc-acp vvi po32 n2, dx n1 vmb av-j vvi d. (17) sermon (DIV2) 257 Page 140
2035 They have no desires after such a Communion with Christ. Their desires are all terminated in themselves. They have no Desires After such a Communion with christ. Their Desires Are all terminated in themselves. pns32 vhb dx n2 p-acp d dt n1 p-acp np1. po32 n2 vbr d vvn p-acp px32. (17) sermon (DIV2) 257 Page 141
2036 They say to the Almighty depart from us, we desire not the knowledge of thy ways. They say to the Almighty depart from us, we desire not the knowledge of thy ways. pns32 vvb p-acp dt j-jn n1 p-acp pno12, pns12 vvb xx dt n1 pp-f po21 n2. (17) sermon (DIV2) 257 Page 141
2037 If at any time they pray for any thing of this nature, it is coldly, and lazily, and formally, secretly wishing they might have no Answer to their Prayers. If At any time they pray for any thing of this nature, it is coldly, and lazily, and formally, secretly wishing they might have no Answer to their Prayers. cs p-acp d n1 pns32 vvb p-acp d n1 pp-f d n1, pn31 vbz av-jn, cc av-j, cc av-j, av-jn vvg pns32 vmd vhi dx n1 p-acp po32 n2. (17) sermon (DIV2) 257 Page 141
2038 Indeed a true willingness, an hearty desire, and fervent Prayer after this spiritual, inward, near Communion with God, may I think be trusted to, Indeed a true willingness, an hearty desire, and fervent Prayer After this spiritual, inward, near Communion with God, may I think be trusted to, np1 dt j n1, dt j n1, cc j n1 p-acp d j, j, j n1 p-acp np1, vmb pns11 vvb vbi vvn p-acp, (17) sermon (DIV2) 257 Page 141
2039 as a mark of one who is a Christian indeed. as a mark of one who is a Christian indeed. c-acp dt n1 pp-f pi r-crq vbz dt njp av. (17) sermon (DIV2) 257 Page 141
2040 It must argue a mighty change in the Heart of man, and such a one as no moral Principles, no change upon the meer cultivation of Nature, can be imagined to effect. It must argue a mighty change in the Heart of man, and such a one as no moral Principles, no change upon the mere cultivation of Nature, can be imagined to Effect. pn31 vmb vvi dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc d dt crd c-acp dx j n2, dx n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi. (17) sermon (DIV2) 257 Page 141
2041 Here is clearly a good pursued, which no natural man discerneth, no natural Understanding judgeth, the Eyes of the Understanding must first be opened. Here is clearly a good pursued, which no natural man discerneth, no natural Understanding Judgeth, the Eyes of the Understanding must First be opened. av vbz av-j dt j vvn, r-crq dx j n1 vvz, dx j n1 vvz, dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vmb ord vbi vvn. (17) sermon (DIV2) 257 Page 141
2042 Here must be an alteration of the Will of man, the natural bent and inclination of it must be changed. Here must be an alteration of the Will of man, the natural bent and inclination of it must be changed. av vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31 vmb vbi vvn. (17) sermon (DIV2) 257 Page 141
2043 This change cannot be from our selves, nor from any Creature, but from him alone who giveth to will, and to do. This change cannot be from our selves, nor from any Creature, but from him alone who gives to will, and to do. d n1 vmbx vbi p-acp po12 n2, ccx p-acp d n1, cc-acp p-acp pno31 av-j r-crq vvz p-acp vmb, cc p-acp vdb. (17) sermon (DIV2) 257 Page 141
2044 Secondly, You may hence observe, that it is not a meer willing a near Communion with Christ that will evidence a truth of Grace. Secondly, You may hence observe, that it is not a mere willing a near Communion with christ that will evidence a truth of Grace. ord, pn22 vmb av vvi, cst pn31 vbz xx dt j vvg dt j n1 p-acp np1 cst vmb n1 dt n1 pp-f n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 258 Page 141
2045 It must be a willingness declared by Intense desires, and attended with Sutable endeavours. It is easy for men to say they are willing Christ should Reign over them, It must be a willingness declared by Intense Desires, and attended with Suitable endeavours. It is easy for men to say they Are willing christ should Reign over them, pn31 vmb vbi dt n1 vvn p-acp zz n2, cc vvn p-acp j n2. pn31 vbz j p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi pns32 vbr j np1 vmd vvi p-acp pno32, (17) sermon (DIV2) 258 Page 141
2046 and do his will in and upon their Souls when they are really unwilling. Yea, there may be a real faint velleity, and do his will in and upon their Souls when they Are really unwilling. Yea, there may be a real faint velleity, cc vdb po31 n1 p-acp cc p-acp po32 n2 c-crq pns32 vbr av-j j. uh, pc-acp vmb vbi dt j j n1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 258 Page 141
2047 but attended with a carelesness as to the obtaining what we pretend to will. but attended with a carelessness as to the obtaining what we pretend to will. cc-acp vvd p-acp dt n1 c-acp p-acp dt n-vvg r-crq pns12 vvb pc-acp vmb. (17) sermon (DIV2) 258 Page 141
2048 All Grace, habitual Grace is exprest under the notion of willing, God is said to give, To will and to do: To make his people a willing people in the day of his power. All Grace, habitual Grace is expressed under the notion of willing, God is said to give, To will and to do: To make his people a willing people in the day of his power. av-d n1, j n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j, np1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi, p-acp n1 cc p-acp vdb: pc-acp vvi po31 n1 dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 258 Page 141
2049 There are promises made, to those who are Willing, and obedient. And If a man will, let him come and drink of the water of life freely, and Paul Saith no more than To will is present with me. There Are promises made, to those who Are Willing, and obedient. And If a man will, let him come and drink of the water of life freely, and Paul Says no more than To will is present with me. pc-acp vbr n2 vvn, p-acp d r-crq vbr j, cc j. cc cs dt n1 vmb, vvb pno31 vvi cc vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 av-j, cc np1 vvz av-dx dc cs p-acp n1 vbz j p-acp pno11. (17) sermon (DIV2) 258 Page 141
2050 But these Scriptures must not be understood of a meerly pretended, and professed willingness, nor a faint willingness, issued in a few Short breathed wishes, But these Scriptures must not be understood of a merely pretended, and professed willingness, nor a faint willingness, issued in a few Short breathed wishes, p-acp d n2 vmb xx vbi vvn pp-f dt av-j vvd, cc j-vvn n1, ccx dt j n1, vvd p-acp dt d j j-vvn n2, (17) sermon (DIV2) 258 Page 141
2051 but of a true and real willingness discovering it self in the intense motions of the Affections, and the intense pursuit of the thing, willed, by the whole man. but of a true and real willingness discovering it self in the intense motions of the Affections, and the intense pursuit of the thing, willed, by the Whole man. cc-acp pp-f dt j cc j n1 vvg pn31 n1 p-acp dt zz n2 pp-f dt n2, cc dt zz n1 pp-f dt n1, vvd, p-acp dt j-jn n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 258 Page 141
2052 Such a willingness Speaketh a change in the heart and where it is present with the Soul is accepted. Such a willingness Speaks a change in the heart and where it is present with the Soul is accepted. d dt n1 vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cc c-crq pn31 vbz j p-acp dt n1 vbz vvn. (17) sermon (DIV2) 258 Page 141
2053 But let us upon this occasion enter into our hearts, and try our Spiritual State upon this issue, viz. Whether we be truly willing and desirous to have this near, inward, conjugal Communion with this glorious Bridegroom. But let us upon this occasion enter into our hearts, and try our Spiritual State upon this issue, viz. Whither we be truly willing and desirous to have this near, inward, conjugal Communion with this glorious Bridegroom. p-acp vvb pno12 p-acp d n1 vvi p-acp po12 n2, cc vvi po12 j n1 p-acp d n1, n1 cs pns12 vbb av-j j cc j pc-acp vhi d j, j, j n1 p-acp d j n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 259 Page 141
2054 To prove this, the Apostle hath expressed the Union between Christ and the Soul, made by faith in the Justification of a Soul, by the moral Union which in Marriage is betwixt the Husband and Wife, Eph. 5. from v. 25. to the End. We shall also find that state excellently shadowing out the Communion which should be, To prove this, the Apostle hath expressed the union between christ and the Soul, made by faith in the Justification of a Soul, by the moral union which in Marriage is betwixt the Husband and Wife, Ephesians 5. from v. 25. to the End. We shall also find that state excellently shadowing out the Communion which should be, p-acp vvi d, dt n1 vhz vvn dt n1 p-acp np1 cc dt n1, vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt j n1 r-crq p-acp n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 cc n1, np1 crd p-acp n1 crd p-acp dt n1 pns12 vmb av vvi d n1 av-j vvg av dt n1 r-crq vmd vbi, (17) sermon (DIV2) 259 Page 142
2055 and is betwixt every Soul and Christ; I mean every believing Soul. 1. The Husband and Wife are made one flesh. and is betwixt every Soul and christ; I mean every believing Soul. 1. The Husband and Wife Are made one Flesh. cc vbz p-acp d n1 cc np1; pns11 vvb d j-vvg n1 crd dt n1 cc n1 vbr vvn crd n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 259 Page 142
2056 Not essentially, but morally this was a piece of the Law of Marriage upon its first Institution Gen. 2. 24. Sutably to this the Apostle Speaks. 1 Cor. 6. 26. He that is joyned to the Lord, is one Spirit. Not essentially, but morally this was a piece of the Law of Marriage upon its First Institution Gen. 2. 24. Suitably to this the Apostle Speaks. 1 Cor. 6. 26. He that is joined to the Lord, is one Spirit. xx av-j, p-acp av-j d vbds dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 ord n1 np1 crd crd av-j p-acp d dt n1 vvz. crd np1 crd crd pns31 cst vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, vbz crd n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 260 Page 142
2057 Believers are by Peter said to be made partakers of the Divine Nature. Believers Are by Peter said to be made partakers of the Divine Nature. n2 vbr p-acp np1 vvd pc-acp vbi vvn n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 260 Page 142
2058 Where there is this true Communion between Christ and the Soul, there is in his measure the same mind in him tha• was in Jesus Christ. He in the general willeth the same things that Christ willeth. Where there is this true Communion between christ and the Soul, there is in his measure the same mind in him tha• was in jesus christ. He in the general wills the same things that christ wills. c-crq pc-acp vbz d j n1 p-acp np1 cc dt n1, pc-acp vbz p-acp po31 n1 dt d n1 p-acp pno31 n1 vbds p-acp np1 np1. pns31 p-acp dt n1 vvz dt d n2 cst np1 vvz. (17) sermon (DIV2) 260 Page 142
2129 for these she useth Prayer as an apposite means. Only we may ask and not receive, because we ask amiss. for these she uses Prayer as an apposite means. Only we may ask and not receive, Because we ask amiss. c-acp d pns31 vvz n1 p-acp dt zz n2. j pns12 vmb vvi cc xx vvi, c-acp pns12 vvb av. (17) sermon (DIV2) 269 Page 145
2059 The Glory of God, the Sanctification and eternal Salvation of his own Soul, and the Souls of others, he can as to the main say, Fiat voluntas mea; mea quia tua. The Glory of God, the Sanctification and Eternal Salvation of his own Soul, and the Souls of Others, he can as to the main say, Fiat Voluntas mea; mea quia tua. dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 cc j n1 pp-f po31 d n1, cc dt n2 pp-f n2-jn, pns31 vmb a-acp p-acp dt n1 vvb, zz n2 zz; fw-la fw-la fw-la. (17) sermon (DIV2) 260 Page 142
2060 Let my will be done, mine because thine. Let my will be done, mine Because thine. vvb po11 n1 vbi vdn, png11 c-acp png21. (17) sermon (DIV2) 260 Page 142
2061 If he doth in any thing err, and not will what Christ willeth, it is through ignorance, passion or infirmity, If he does in any thing err, and not will what christ wills, it is through ignorance, passion or infirmity, cs pns31 vdz p-acp d n1 vvi, cc xx n1 r-crq np1 vvz, pn31 vbz p-acp n1, n1 cc n1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 260 Page 142
2062 when he seeth his error, his will altereth; when he sees his error, his will altereth; c-crq pns31 vvz po31 n1, po31 n1 vvz; (17) sermon (DIV2) 260 Page 142
2063 hence in our prayers, in things as to which we are not sure that it is the will of God we should have them, every true Christian, hence in our Prayers, in things as to which we Are not sure that it is the will of God we should have them, every true Christian, av p-acp po12 n2, p-acp n2 c-acp p-acp r-crq pns12 vbr xx j cst pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 pns12 vmd vhi pno32, d j njp, (17) sermon (DIV2) 260 Page 142
2064 though he may ask for them, prayeth after his Lord's copy, nevertheless not my will but thy will be done. though he may ask for them, Prayeth After his Lord's copy, nevertheless not my will but thy will be done. cs pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pno32, vvz p-acp po31 n2 n1, av xx po11 n1 p-acp po21 n1 vbi vdn. (17) sermon (DIV2) 260 Page 142
2065 Canst thou say this? That the same Spirit is in thee that was in Christ, that in the general, in the main thou willest nothing but what Christ willeth, that thou art one Spirit with Christ? Canst thou say this? That the same Spirit is in thee that was in christ, that in the general, in the main thou willest nothing but what christ wills, that thou art one Spirit with christ? vm2 pns21 vvi d? cst dt d n1 vbz p-acp pno21 cst vbds p-acp np1, cst p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pns21 vv2 pix cc-acp r-crq np1 vvz, cst pns21 vb2r crd n1 p-acp np1? (17) sermon (DIV2) 260 Page 142
2066 Secondly all Conjugal Communion requires forsaking of Father and mother, Gen. 2. 24. A forsaking them to that degree, Secondly all Conjugal Communion requires forsaking of Father and mother, Gen. 2. 24. A forsaking them to that degree, ord d j n1 vvz vvg pp-f n1 cc n1, np1 crd crd dt vvg pno32 p-acp d n1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 261 Page 142
2067 as to dwell with the Husband, so as to adhere to the Husband, or Wife in case of an opposition, this is also the Law of this Spiritual Marriage Psal. 45. 10. Hearken O Daughter and consider, and encline thine Ear. as to dwell with the Husband, so as to adhere to the Husband, or Wife in case of an opposition, this is also the Law of this Spiritual Marriage Psalm 45. 10. Harken Oh Daughter and Consider, and incline thine Ear. c-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, av c-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, cc n1 p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1, d vbz av dt n1 pp-f d j n1 np1 crd crd vvb uh n1 cc vvi, cc vvi po21 n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 261 Page 142
2068 Forget also thine own people, and thy Fathers House, The Wife that will maintain duly her Conjugal Communion must: 1. Not dwell in her Fathers house if he may not be with her there. Forget also thine own people, and thy Father's House, The Wife that will maintain duly her Conjugal Communion must: 1. Not dwell in her Father's house if he may not be with her there. vvb av po21 d n1, cc po21 ng1 n1, dt n1 cst vmb vvi av-jn po31 j n1 vmb: crd xx vvi p-acp po31 ng1 n1 cs pns31 vmb xx vbi p-acp pno31 a-acp. (17) sermon (DIV2) 261 Page 142
2069 2. She must forsake the Precepts, Counsels and Advice of her dearest relations, where it is contrary to the will of her Husband. 2. She must forsake the Precepts, Counsels and advice of her dearest relations, where it is contrary to the will of her Husband. crd pns31 vmb vvi dt n2, n2 cc n1 pp-f po31 js-jn n2, c-crq pn31 vbz j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 261 Page 142
2070 She must 3. Forsake them in what they are Enemies and opposite to her Husband. She must 3. Forsake them in what they Are Enemies and opposite to her Husband. pns31 vmb crd vvb pno32 p-acp r-crq pns32 vbr n2 cc j-jn p-acp po31 n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 261 Page 142
2071 What are our own people? What is our Fathers House? But the world and men of it, the Counsels and Imaginations, What Are our own people? What is our Father's House? But the world and men of it, the Counsels and Imaginations, q-crq vbr po12 d n1? q-crq vbz po12 ng1 n1? p-acp dt n1 cc n2 pp-f pn31, dt n2 cc n2, (17) sermon (DIV2) 261 Page 142
2072 and inclinations of our own hearts? A true Christian that is by Faith united to Christ is not obliged in order to his or her Communion with him, wholly to forsake the world, and inclinations of our own hearts? A true Christian that is by Faith united to christ is not obliged in order to his or her Communion with him, wholly to forsake the world, cc n2 pp-f po12 d n2? dt j njp cst vbz p-acp n1 vvn p-acp np1 vbz xx vvn p-acp n1 p-acp po31 cc po31 n1 p-acp pno31, av-jn p-acp vvb dt n1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 261 Page 143
2073 and cast off Earthly Friends converse or relations, he is onely bound Not to dwell in the world not to make that his whole business, and cast off Earthly Friends converse or relations, he is only bound Not to dwell in the world not to make that his Whole business, cc vvd a-acp j n2 vvi cc n2, pns31 vbz av-j vvn xx pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 xx pc-acp vvi cst po31 j-jn n1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 261 Page 143
2074 but to have his heart in heaven, to use the world as if he used it not. but to have his heart in heaven, to use the world as if he used it not. cc-acp pc-acp vhi po31 n1 p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 c-acp cs pns31 vvd pn31 xx. (17) sermon (DIV2) 261 Page 143
2075 Not to hearken to the Precepts, Counsels, and Advices of the world contrary to the will of Christ. Not to harken to the Precepts, Counsels, and Advices of the world contrary to the will of christ. xx pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2, n2, cc n2 pp-f dt n1 j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 261 Page 143
2076 Not to take the worlds part in opposition to the Law of Christ; Not to take the world's part in opposition to the Law of christ; xx pc-acp vvi dt ng1 n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (17) sermon (DIV2) 261 Page 143
2130 Let us look over the form of the Spouses Petition, and see what we may learn from thence to guide our Souls in our Applications to God. Let us look over the from of the Spouses Petition, and see what we may Learn from thence to guide our Souls in our Applications to God. vvb pno12 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 vvb, cc vvb r-crq pns12 vmb vvi p-acp av pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp po12 n2 p-acp np1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 269 Page 145
2077 thus much the Wives Conjugal Communion with her Husband, and the Souls Spiritual Conjugal Communion with Christ calls to it for, the preference of Christs will, both to its own natural Will, thus much the Wives Conjugal Communion with her Husband, and the Souls Spiritual Conjugal Communion with christ calls to it for, the preference of Christ will, both to its own natural Will, av av-d dt n2 j n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc dt n2 j j n1 p-acp np1 vvz p-acp pn31 p-acp, dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, av-d p-acp po31 d j n1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 261 Page 143
2078 and to all the Wills of men. Thirdly. and to all the Wills of men. Thirdly. cc p-acp d dt n2 pp-f n2. ord. (17) sermon (DIV2) 261 Page 143
2079 Look as in Marriages, the Communion following that moral Union requires a cleaving of the Married Persons each to other, Gen. 2. 24. So the Communion that followeth this Mystical Union requireth this of every Christian, to cleave unto Christ, to his Truths, his Interests and Concerns in the World, his Friends, his Will, all that is his. Look as in Marriages, the Communion following that moral union requires a cleaving of the Married Persons each to other, Gen. 2. 24. So the Communion that follows this Mystical union requires this of every Christian, to cleave unto christ, to his Truths, his Interests and Concerns in the World, his Friends, his Will, all that is his. n1 a-acp p-acp n2, dt n1 vvg cst j n1 vvz dt vvg pp-f dt j-vvn n2 d p-acp n-jn, np1 crd crd np1 dt n1 cst vvz d j n1 vvz d pp-f d njp, pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, p-acp po31 n2, po31 n2 cc vvz p-acp dt n1, po31 n2, po31 n1, d cst vbz png31. (17) sermon (DIV2) 262 Page 143
2080 This cleaving I understand not as restrained to the inward motions of the Affections, as it is said, Sechem's heart clave to Dinah: But I extend it further to all overt Acts, by which this inward Affection may be discovered, in the same sense as we say to our Friends. This cleaving I understand not as restrained to the inward motions of the Affections, as it is said, Sechem's heart clave to Dinah: But I extend it further to all overt Acts, by which this inward Affection may be discovered, in the same sense as we say to our Friends. d vvg pns11 vvb xx c-acp vvn p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n2, c-acp pn31 vbz vvn, npg1 n1 vvd p-acp np1: cc-acp pns11 vvb pn31 av-jc p-acp d j n2, p-acp r-crq d j n1 vmb vbi vvn, p-acp dt d n1 c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp po12 n2. (17) sermon (DIV2) 262 Page 143
2081 I will stick to you, or I will stand by you. I will stick to you, or I will stand by you. pns11 vmb vvi p-acp pn22, cc pns11 vmb vvi p-acp pn22. (17) sermon (DIV2) 262 Page 143
2082 Christ performs his part he sticks, he cleaves to the Believers, in all its Spiritual Combates, christ performs his part he sticks, he cleaves to the Believers, in all its Spiritual Combats, np1 vvz po31 n1 pns31 vvz, pns31 vvz p-acp dt n2, p-acp d po31 j n2, (17) sermon (DIV2) 262 Page 143
2083 and Dangers with, or from, the World, the Flesh, and the Devil: Thus must we cleave to him. and Dangers with, or from, the World, the Flesh, and the devil: Thus must we cleave to him. cc n2 p-acp, cc p-acp, dt n1, dt n1, cc dt n1: av vmb pns12 vvi p-acp pno31. (17) sermon (DIV2) 262 Page 143
2084 Fourthly, 'Tis a piece of Conjugal Communion. That the Wife does nothing but she will first acquaint her Husband with it, ask his Counsel, take his Direction. Fourthly, It's a piece of Conjugal Communion. That the Wife does nothing but she will First acquaint her Husband with it, ask his Counsel, take his Direction. ord, pn31|vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1. cst dt n1 vdz pix cc-acp pns31 vmb ord vvi po31 n1 p-acp pn31, vvb po31 n1, vvb po31 n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 263 Page 143
2085 The Husband also imparts much of his Counsel to his Wife: The Husband also imparts much of his Counsel to his Wife: dt n1 av vvz d pp-f po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1: (17) sermon (DIV2) 263 Page 143
2086 'Tis a piece of our Communion, true Communion with Christ, to do nothing without taking Counsel of him in his Word, without asking his Directions in Prayer, in every difficulty where we have not a clear direction in the Word of God, to fly to him by Prayer and Supplications. It's a piece of our Communion, true Communion with christ, to do nothing without taking Counsel of him in his Word, without asking his Directions in Prayer, in every difficulty where we have not a clear direction in the Word of God, to fly to him by Prayer and Supplications. pn31|vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, j n1 p-acp np1, pc-acp vdi pix p-acp vvg n1 pp-f pno31 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp vvg po31 n2 p-acp n1, p-acp d n1 c-crq pns12 vhb xx dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp n1 cc n2. (17) sermon (DIV2) 263 Page 143
2087 Are your Souls willing to entertain such a Communion with Christ as this is? Are you desirous of it? Do you pray for it? This speak•eth well for the Union betwixt Christ and your Souls, nothing less than this will. are your Souls willing to entertain such a Communion with christ as this is? are you desirous of it? Do you pray for it? This speak•eth well for the union betwixt christ and your Souls, nothing less than this will. vbr po22 n2 j pc-acp vvi d dt n1 p-acp np1 p-acp d vbz? vbr pn22 j pp-f pn31? vdb pn22 vvb p-acp pn31? np1 vvz av p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1 cc po22 n2, pix av-dc cs d n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 264 Page 143
2088 This Discourse may be further useful to some Souls, that it may be cannot satisfie themselves in that Communion which they have with the Lord Jesus; This Discourse may be further useful to Some Souls, that it may be cannot satisfy themselves in that Communion which they have with the Lord jesus; d n1 vmb vbi jc j p-acp d n2, cst pn31 vmb vbi vmbx vvi px32 p-acp d n1 r-crq pns32 vhb p-acp dt n1 np1; (17) sermon (DIV2) 265 Page 143
2089 they would willingly that Christ should impart more of his Loving-kindness, and of his Power to their Souls, they would willingly that christ should impart more of his Lovingkindness, and of his Power to their Souls, pns32 vmd av-j cst np1 vmd vvi dc pp-f po31 n1, cc pp-f po31 n1 p-acp po32 n2, (17) sermon (DIV2) 265 Page 143
2090 and they are troubled, that they can no more freely, no more fully give up themselves to him; and they Are troubled, that they can no more freely, no more Fully give up themselves to him; cc pns32 vbr vvn, cst pns32 vmb av-dx av-dc av-j, av-dx av-dc av-j vvi a-acp px32 p-acp pno31; (17) sermon (DIV2) 265 Page 144
2091 their Hearts are not united enough to love and fear God, and indeed the best Souls are seldom satisfied in the Reception of Grace, or in the Actings of it. Now such Souls as are overmuch troubled in this case, troubled to that degree as for want of degrees to suspect all the truth of Grace in their Souls. their Hearts Are not united enough to love and Fear God, and indeed the best Souls Are seldom satisfied in the Reception of Grace, or in the Actings of it. Now such Souls as Are overmuch troubled in this case, troubled to that degree as for want of Degrees to suspect all the truth of Grace in their Souls. po32 n2 vbr xx vvn av-d pc-acp vvi cc n1 np1, cc av dt js n2 vbr av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f pn31. av d n2 c-acp vbr av vvn p-acp d n1, vvn p-acp d n1 c-acp p-acp n1 pp-f n2 pc-acp vvi d dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po32 n2. (17) sermon (DIV2) 265 Page 144
2092 This may be some satisfaction to hear, that it speaks a Soul to be the Spouse of Christ to be truly willing, sincerely desirous, much in Prayer for those degrees of nearest Communion with Christ which it stands in need of. This may be Some satisfaction to hear, that it speaks a Soul to be the Spouse of christ to be truly willing, sincerely desirous, much in Prayer for those Degrees of nearest Communion with christ which it Stands in need of. d vmb vbi d n1 pc-acp vvi, cst pn31 vvz dt n1 pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vbi av-j j, av-j j, av-d p-acp n1 p-acp d n2 pp-f js n1 p-acp np1 r-crq pn31 vvz p-acp n1 pp-f. (17) sermon (DIV2) 265 Page 144
2093 In Earthly Marriages three things are required, 1. Consent of Parties. 2. Consent of Parents. 3. Publication of it to the World. In Earthly Marriages three things Are required, 1. Consent of Parties. 2. Consent of Parents. 3. Publication of it to the World. p-acp j n2 crd n2 vbr vvn, crd vvb pp-f n2. crd vvb pp-f n2. crd n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp dt n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 265 Page 144
2094 The first alone is essential to the Union. The First alone is essential to the union. dt ord j vbz j p-acp dt n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 265 Page 144
2095 The second to make it a perfectly lawful Act. The third only to avoid Scandal and to keep up Civil Order in the World. The second to make it a perfectly lawful Act. The third only to avoid Scandal and to keep up Civil Order in the World. dt ord pc-acp vvi pn31 dt av-j j n1 dt ord j p-acp vvb n1 cc pc-acp vvi a-acp j n1 p-acp dt n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 265 Page 144
2096 In the Spiritual Marriage the Consent of Parties makes the Union. In the Spiritual Marriage the Consent of Parties makes the union. p-acp dt j n1 dt vvb pp-f n2 vvz dt n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 265 Page 144
2097 Christs Consent to be united to thy Soul, is evidenced in his Word declared by us, who are his Proxies to espouse you to this Husband. Christ Consent to be united to thy Soul, is evidenced in his Word declared by us, who Are his Proxies to espouse you to this Husband. npg1 vvi pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po21 n1, vbz vvn p-acp po31 n1 vvn p-acp pno12, r-crq vbr po31 n2 pc-acp vvi pn22 p-acp d n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 265 Page 144
2098 If thy Soul also truly consents, if thou truly desirest this Union, and that Communion which followeth and ought to follow it, the Match is made, thou art joined to the Lord, If thy Soul also truly consents, if thou truly Desirest this union, and that Communion which follows and ought to follow it, the Match is made, thou art joined to the Lord, cs po21 n1 av av-j vvz, cs pns21 av-j vv2 d n1, cc d n1 r-crq vvz cc vmd p-acp vvi pn31, dt n1 vbz vvn, pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp dt n1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 265 Page 144
2099 though it may be there be not a Publication of it to thy own Soul, much less to the World. though it may be there be not a Publication of it to thy own Soul, much less to the World. cs pn31 vmb vbi pc-acp vbb xx dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp po21 d n1, av-d av-dc p-acp dt n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 265 Page 144
2100 I shall conclude with a Word of Exhortation, To labour for this evidence of Grace. That you may be truly willing to, truly desirous of such a Communion with Christ, as I have been describing. I shall conclude with a Word of Exhortation, To labour for this evidence of Grace. That you may be truly willing to, truly desirous of such a Communion with christ, as I have been describing. pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 pp-f n1. cst pn22 vmb vbi av-j j pc-acp, av-j j pp-f d dt n1 p-acp np1, c-acp pns11 vhb vbn vvg. (17) sermon (DIV2) 266 Page 144
2101 You that are yet strangers to it, labour for the beginnings of it. You that Are yet Strangers to it, labour for the beginnings of it. pn22 cst vbr av n2 p-acp pn31, n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f pn31. (17) sermon (DIV2) 266 Page 144
2102 You that find any thing of it, labour to uphold it, and labour for the Perfection of it. You that find any thing of it, labour to uphold it, and labour for the Perfection of it. pn22 cst vvb d n1 pp-f pn31, vvb pc-acp vvi pn31, cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. (17) sermon (DIV2) 266 Page 144
2103 To the first, by way of Counsel, I would only speak a few things. To the First, by Way of Counsel, I would only speak a few things. p-acp dt ord, p-acp n1 pp-f n1, pns11 vmd av-j vvi dt d n2. (17) sermon (DIV2) 266 Page 144
2104 1. Labour to be convinced of your sad condition, till Grace hath brought you into this better State. 1. Labour to be convinced of your sad condition, till Grace hath brought you into this better State. crd n1 pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f po22 j n1, c-acp n1 vhz vvn pn22 p-acp d jc n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 267 Page 144
2105 Christ told the Woman of Samaria she had had many Husbands, and he whom she then enjoyed was not her Husband. Unregenerate Men have many Paramours; christ told the Woman of Samaria she had had many Husbands, and he whom she then enjoyed was not her Husband. Unregenerate Men have many Paramours; np1 vvd dt n1 pp-f np1 pns31 vhd vhn d n2, cc pns31 ro-crq pns31 av vvn vbds xx po31 n1. j n2 vhb d n2; (17) sermon (DIV2) 267 Page 144
2106 for there is no Soul but cleaveth to somthing, one mans Heart cleaveth to his Pleasures, another to his Profits, for there is no Soul but cleaveth to something, one men Heart cleaveth to his Pleasures, Another to his Profits, c-acp pc-acp vbz dx n1 cc-acp vvz p-acp pi, crd ng1 n1 vvz p-acp po31 n2, j-jn p-acp po31 n2, (17) sermon (DIV2) 267 Page 144
2107 but all these are not the reasonable Souls Husbands, the Soul cannot feed upon these things. but all these Are not the reasonable Souls Husbands, the Soul cannot feed upon these things. cc-acp d d vbr xx dt j n2 n2, dt n1 vmbx vvi p-acp d n2. (17) sermon (DIV2) 267 Page 144
2108 Let a Woman be married to a Man, and run away from him she may have another Paramour, Let a Woman be married to a Man, and run away from him she may have Another Paramour, vvb dt n1 vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, cc vvi av p-acp pno31 pns31 vmb vhi j-jn n1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 267 Page 144
2109 but he is not her Husband. It is Mans Case; but he is not her Husband. It is men Case; cc-acp pns31 vbz xx po31 n1. pn31 vbz ng1 n1; (17) sermon (DIV2) 267 Page 144
2110 he was in Creation united to God, he is run away from God, and followeth many Lovers, he was in Creation united to God, he is run away from God, and follows many Lovers, pns31 vbds p-acp n1 vvn p-acp np1, pns31 vbz vvn av p-acp np1, cc vvz d n2, (17) sermon (DIV2) 267 Page 144
2111 but none of these are the Souls Husbands. but none of these Are the Souls Husbands. cc-acp pix pp-f d vbr dt n2 n2. (17) sermon (DIV2) 267 Page 144
2149 The fervent Prayer of the Righteous availeth much. The fervent Prayer of the Righteous availeth much. dt j n1 pp-f dt j vvz d. (17) sermon (DIV2) 272 Page 146
2595 and to judge aright concerning them, and accordingly to make our Election, and to guide our practice. and to judge aright Concerning them, and accordingly to make our Election, and to guide our practice. cc pc-acp vvi av vvg pno32, cc av-vvg pc-acp vvi po12 n1, cc pc-acp vvi po12 n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 319 Page 168
2112 O therefore return to your first Husband, what can you imagine God should do for any of your Souls, more than any one of you would do for a Wife, that had run away from you, and clave to another man. O Therefore return to your First Husband, what can you imagine God should do for any of your Souls, more than any one of you would do for a Wife, that had run away from you, and clave to Another man. sy av vvi p-acp po22 ord n1, q-crq vmb pn22 vvi np1 vmd vdi p-acp d pp-f po22 n2, av-dc cs d crd pp-f pn22 vmd vdi p-acp dt n1, cst vhd vvn av p-acp pn22, cc vvd p-acp j-jn n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 267 Page 145
2113 2. Look as the Woman that wanteth her Husband, hath none that so naturally careth for her, none that will be a covering to her Head, 2. Look as the Woman that Wants her Husband, hath none that so naturally Careth for her, none that will be a covering to her Head, crd n1 p-acp dt n1 cst vvz po31 n1, vhz pix cst av av-j vvz p-acp pno31, pi cst vmb vbi dt n-vvg p-acp po31 n1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 268 Page 145
2114 or a Light to her Eyes, so neither hath the Soul in its state of disunion with God, any that will care for it, or a Light to her Eyes, so neither hath the Soul in its state of disunion with God, any that will care for it, cc dt n1 p-acp po31 n2, av av-d vhz dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1, d cst vmb vvi p-acp pn31, (17) sermon (DIV2) 268 Page 145
2115 as to its Spiritual and Eternal Concerns. I might add the infinite advantages of this Union and Communion; as to its Spiritual and Eternal Concerns. I might add the infinite advantages of this union and Communion; c-acp p-acp po31 j cc j vvz. pns11 vmd vvi dt j n2 pp-f d n1 cc n1; (17) sermon (DIV2) 268 Page 145
2116 I remember the Argument used by Hamor and Sechem, to persuade their People into a Willingness to be circumcised, that Sechem might be married into Jacob 's Family. I Remember the Argument used by Hamor and Shechem, to persuade their People into a Willingness to be circumcised, that Shechem might be married into Jacob is Family. pns11 vvb dt n1 vvn p-acp np1 cc np1, pc-acp vvi po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, cst np1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp np1 vbz n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 268 Page 145
2117 Shall not (say they) their Cattle, and Substance, and all that they have be ours, only consent to them? Shall not the Grace, and Glory, and Kingdom of Christ be yours, only consent to him, Shall not (say they) their Cattle, and Substance, and all that they have be ours, only consent to them? Shall not the Grace, and Glory, and Kingdom of christ be yours, only consent to him, vmb xx (vvb pns32) po32 n2, cc n1, cc d cst pns32 vhb vbi png12, av-j vvb p-acp pno32? vmb xx dt n1, cc n1, cc n1 pp-f np1 vbb png22, j n1 p-acp pno31, (17) sermon (DIV2) 268 Page 145
2118 and be willing to a Communion with him? But it is the Lord that must persuade Japhet to come, and to dwell in the Tents of Shem. No man comes to the Son but he whom the Father draweth; and be willing to a Communion with him? But it is the Lord that must persuade Japheth to come, and to dwell in the Tents of Shem. No man comes to the Son but he whom the Father draws; cc vbi j p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno31? p-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 cst vmb vvi np1 pc-acp vvi, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 dx n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 cc-acp pns31 ro-crq dt n1 vvz; (17) sermon (DIV2) 268 Page 145
2119 and while there is a spiritual Union, it is unreasonable to think there should be any Willingness in a Soul to any near Communion with Christ. and while there is a spiritual union, it is unreasonable to think there should be any Willingness in a Soul to any near Communion with christ. cc n1 pc-acp vbz dt j n1, pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi pc-acp vmd vbi d n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp d j n1 p-acp np1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 268 Page 145
2120 We may use Arguments with Souls estranged from God, to reconcile them to him, and it is our Duty so to do; We may use Arguments with Souls estranged from God, to reconcile them to him, and it is our Duty so to do; pns12 vmb vvi n2 p-acp n2 vvn p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp pno31, cc pn31 vbz po12 n1 av pc-acp vdi; (17) sermon (DIV2) 268 Page 145
2121 till God concurreth with the work of his Spirit they will be of no force. Let me therefore turn to such with whom this mystical Union is made. till God concurreth with the work of his Spirit they will be of no force. Let me Therefore turn to such with whom this mystical union is made. c-acp np1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 pns32 vmb vbi pp-f dx n1. vvb pno11 av vvi p-acp d p-acp ro-crq d j n1 vbz vvn. (17) sermon (DIV2) 268 Page 145
2122 Nor shall I need use words with any such, to persuade them to a consent or willingness to, Nor shall I need use words with any such, to persuade them to a consent or willingness to, ccx vmb pns11 vvi vvi n2 p-acp d d, pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt vvb cc n1 p-acp, (17) sermon (DIV2) 269 Page 145
2123 or desire of this near Communion with Christ which I have been discoursing; there is no such Soul but must be willing, must be desirous of it: or desire of this near Communion with christ which I have been discoursing; there is no such Soul but must be willing, must be desirous of it: cc n1 pp-f d j n1 p-acp np1 r-crq pns11 vhb vbn vvg; pc-acp vbz dx d n1 cc-acp vmb vbi j, vmb vbi j pp-f pn31: (17) sermon (DIV2) 269 Page 145
2124 But there is none of them which hath attained, there's no such Soul but hath attained somthing, But there is none of them which hath attained, there's no such Soul but hath attained something, cc-acp pc-acp vbz pix pp-f pno32 r-crq vhz vvn, pc-acp|vbz dx d n1 cc-acp vhz vvn pi, (17) sermon (DIV2) 269 Page 145
2125 nor any that hath attained to Perfection, none but may receive from Christ more than it hath received, none but desireth his Heart might be more in subjection to Christ than it is. nor any that hath attained to Perfection, none but may receive from christ more than it hath received, none but Desires his Heart might be more in subjection to christ than it is. ccx d cst vhz vvn p-acp n1, pix cc-acp vmb vvi p-acp np1 av-dc cs pn31 vhz vvn, pix p-acp vvz po31 n1 vmd vbi av-dc p-acp n1 p-acp np1 cs pn31 vbz. (17) sermon (DIV2) 269 Page 145
2126 The way further to attain is Prayer, rightly ordered Prayer. The Way further to attain is Prayer, rightly ordered Prayer. dt n1 av-jc pc-acp vvi vbz n1, av-jn vvn n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 269 Page 145
2127 It is the Spouse that speaketh in the Text, she had attained, she was already united to her Spiritual Bridegroom; It is the Spouse that speaks in the Text, she had attained, she was already united to her Spiritual Bridegroom; pn31 vbz dt n1 cst vvz p-acp dt n1, pns31 vhd vvn, pns31 vbds av vvn p-acp po31 j n1; (17) sermon (DIV2) 269 Page 145
2128 but yet she finds her Soul in a continuing need of his Influences, and further Tokens for good to be shewed unto her, but yet she finds her Soul in a Continuing need of his Influences, and further Tokens for good to be showed unto her, cc-acp av pns31 vvz po31 n1 p-acp dt j-vvg n1 pp-f po31 n2, cc jc n2 p-acp j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno31, (17) sermon (DIV2) 269 Page 145
2131 First, The word in the Hebrew NONLATINALPHABET in the future Tense, which is often used for the 〈 ◊ 〉 Mood in the Hebrew, and may indifferently be translated, Let him kiss me, or He shall, or will kiss me with the Kisses of his Mouth. First, The word in the Hebrew in the future Tense, which is often used for the 〈 ◊ 〉 Mood in the Hebrew, and may indifferently be translated, Let him kiss me, or He shall, or will kiss me with the Kisses of his Mouth. ord, dt n1 p-acp dt njp p-acp dt j-jn n1, r-crq vbz av vvn p-acp dt 〈 sy 〉 n1 p-acp dt njp, cc vmb av-j vbb vvn, vvb pno31 vvi pno11, cc pns31 vmb, cc vmb vvi pno11 p-acp dt vvz pp-f po31 n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 270 Page 146
2132 Her Prayer was the Prayer of Faith. This is a prime requisite in all our Prayers to God. Her Prayer was the Prayer of Faith. This is a prime requisite in all our Prayers to God. po31 n1 vbds dt n1 pp-f n1. d vbz dt j-jn j p-acp d po12 n2 p-acp np1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 270 Page 146
2133 Math. 21. 22. And all things whatsoever you shall ask in Prayer believing, you shall receive. Math. 21. 22. And all things whatsoever you shall ask in Prayer believing, you shall receive. np1 crd crd cc d n2 r-crq pn22 vmb vvi p-acp n1 vvg, pn22 vmb vvi. (17) sermon (DIV2) 270 Page 146
2134 Jam. 5. 15. The Prayer of Faith saveth the sick. He (saith the Apostle) that cometh unto God must believe that he is, Jam. 5. 15. The Prayer of Faith Saveth the sick. He (Says the Apostle) that comes unto God must believe that he is, np1 crd crd dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz dt j. pns31 (vvz dt n1) d vvz p-acp np1 vmb vvi cst pns31 vbz, (17) sermon (DIV2) 270 Page 146
2135 and that he is a Rewarder of those that seek him. and that he is a Rewarder of those that seek him. cc cst pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f d cst vvb pno31. (17) sermon (DIV2) 270 Page 146
2136 Nor is that General Faith enough for that Soul that goeth to God, for any particular Mercy, there must be a more particular Faith, both as to Gods Power, and Love, with reference to that good thing, that God is able to do that thing for him: Nor is that General Faith enough for that Soul that Goes to God, for any particular Mercy, there must be a more particular Faith, both as to God's Power, and Love, with Referente to that good thing, that God is able to do that thing for him: ccx vbz cst j n1 av-d p-acp cst n1 cst vvz p-acp np1, p-acp d j n1, pc-acp vmb vbi dt av-dc j n1, d c-acp pc-acp npg1 n1, cc vvb, p-acp n1 p-acp d j n1, cst np1 vbz j pc-acp vdi d n1 p-acp pno31: (17) sermon (DIV2) 270 Page 146
2137 yea and willing also so far as in his infinite Wisdom he shall see it good. yea and willing also so Far as in his infinite Wisdom he shall see it good. uh cc vvg av av av-j c-acp p-acp po31 j n1 pns31 vmb vvi pn31 j. (17) sermon (DIV2) 270 Page 146
2138 When the blind men had come to Christ begging Mercy, Matth. 9. 27, 28. (saith he) Believe you that I'am able to do this? They said, Yea Lord, then he touched their Eyes. Nay the Prayer of Faith signifieth more, a trusting and relying on God for the doing of the thing we ask. When the blind men had come to christ begging Mercy, Matthew 9. 27, 28. (Says he) Believe you that I am able to do this? They said, Yea Lord, then he touched their Eyes. Nay the Prayer of Faith signifies more, a trusting and relying on God for the doing of the thing we ask. c-crq dt j n2 vhd vvn p-acp np1 vvg n1, np1 crd crd, crd (vvz pns31) vvb pn22 cst pns11|vbm j pc-acp vdi d? pns32 vvd, uh n1, av pns31 vvd po32 n2. uh dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz av-dc, dt vvg cc vvg p-acp np1 p-acp dt vdg pp-f dt n1 pns12 vvb. (17) sermon (DIV2) 270 Page 146
2139 It is very much to observe how much the holy Scripture layeth upon this with Reference to the hearing and answering our Prayers. It is very much to observe how much the holy Scripture Layeth upon this with Referente to the hearing and answering our Prayers. pn31 vbz av av-d pc-acp vvi c-crq av-d dt j n1 vvz p-acp d p-acp n1 p-acp dt n-vvg cc vvg po12 n2. (17) sermon (DIV2) 270 Page 146
2140 Jam. 1 5. If any of you lack Wisdom let him ask of God: But (v. 6.) let him ask in Faith, nothing wavering: Jam. 1 5. If any of you lack Wisdom let him ask of God: But (v. 6.) let him ask in Faith, nothing wavering: np1 crd crd cs d pp-f pn22 vvb n1 vvb pno31 vvi pp-f np1: cc-acp (n1 crd) vvb pno31 vvi p-acp n1, pix vvg: (17) sermon (DIV2) 270 Page 146
2141 According to your Faith (saith Christ) so be it to you. According to your Faith (Says christ) so be it to you. vvg p-acp po22 n1 (vvz np1) av vbi pn31 p-acp pn22. (17) sermon (DIV2) 270 Page 146
2142 The Unregenerate man cannot ask in Faith, he wants the Habit, his Soul is shut up in Unbelief, The Unregenerate man cannot ask in Faith, he Wants the Habit, his Soul is shut up in Unbelief, dt j n1 vmbx vvi p-acp n1, pns31 vvz dt n1, po31 n1 vbz vvn a-acp p-acp n1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 270 Page 146
2143 and Gods People may be too guilty of not asking in Faith, giving too much way to temptations, and God's People may be too guilty of not asking in Faith, giving too much Way to temptations, cc ng1 n1 vmb vbi av j pp-f xx vvg p-acp n1, vvg av d n1 p-acp n2, (17) sermon (DIV2) 270 Page 146
2144 and hearkening too much to the jealousies and suspicions of their own Souls. Secondly, The Spouses Phrase speaks an holy boldness. and Harkening too much to the jealousies and suspicions of their own Souls. Secondly, The Spouses Phrase speaks an holy boldness. cc vvg av av-d p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po32 d n2. ord, dt ng1 n1 vvz dt j n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 270 Page 146
2145 He shall kiss me with the Kisses of his Mou•h, Indeed this differs but gradually from the other it must be a boldness of Faith, and in this Sense we are to come boldly to the Throne of Grace. He shall kiss me with the Kisses of his Mou•h, Indeed this differs but gradually from the other it must be a boldness of Faith, and in this Sense we Are to come boldly to the Throne of Grace. pns31 vmb vvi pno11 p-acp dt vvz pp-f po31 n1, av d vvz cc-acp av-jn p-acp dt n-jn pn31 vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp d n1 pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 271 Page 146
2146 Eph. 3. 12. We have boldness and access with confidence, through the Faith of him. Ephesians 3. 12. We have boldness and access with confidence, through the Faith of him. np1 crd crd pns12 vhb n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31. (17) sermon (DIV2) 271 Page 146
2147 Hence Heb. 4. 16. Let us therefore come boldly unto the Throne of Grace, that we may obtain Mercy, Hence Hebrew 4. 16. Let us Therefore come boldly unto the Throne of Grace, that we may obtain Mercy, av np1 crd crd vvb pno12 av vvi av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cst pns12 vmb vvi n1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 271 Page 146
2148 and find Grace to help in a time of need. Thirdly The abrup•ness of the Phrase speaketh Passion, and Ferveney. and find Grace to help in a time of need. Thirdly The abrup•ness of the Phrase speaks Passion, and Ferveney. cc vvi n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. ord dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz n1, cc np1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 271 Page 146
2150 Jam 5. 16. NONLATINALPHABET, The working Prayer When the whole Soul is in Prayer set on work, the Understanding discerning the good the Soul prayeth for, discerning God able to give it, Jam 5. 16., The working Prayer When the Whole Soul is in Prayer Set on work, the Understanding discerning the good the Soul Prayeth for, discerning God able to give it, fw-la crd crd, dt vvg n1 c-crq dt j-jn n1 vbz p-acp n1 vvn p-acp n1, dt n1 vvg dt j dt n1 vvz p-acp, vvg np1 j pc-acp vvi pn31, (17) sermon (DIV2) 272 Page 146
2151 and willing also, discerning the Promise by which God hath made himself a Debter to the Creature for it. and willing also, discerning the Promise by which God hath made himself a Debtor to the Creature for it. cc vvg av, vvg dt n1 p-acp r-crq np1 vhz vvn px31 dt n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp pn31. (17) sermon (DIV2) 272 Page 146
2152 The Will in willing it, the Affections in intense desires of it. The Will in willing it, the Affections in intense Desires of it. dt vmb p-acp vvg pn31, dt n2 p-acp zz n2 pp-f pn31. (17) sermon (DIV2) 272 Page 146
2153 Men may pray, and their Souls be hardly set at work at all, only they so far as it influenceth the Eye to see Words in a Book, Men may pray, and their Souls be hardly Set At work At all, only they so Far as it influenceth the Eye to see Words in a Book, np1 vmb vvi, cc po32 n2 vbb av vvn p-acp n1 p-acp d, av-j pns32 av av-j c-acp pn31 vvz dt n1 pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp dt n1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 272 Page 147
2154 or the Understanding to invent Words which the Tongue may utter. or the Understanding to invent Words which the Tongue may utter. cc dt n1 pc-acp vvi n2 r-crq dt n1 vmb vvi. (17) sermon (DIV2) 272 Page 147
2155 This Prayer signifies little, it is the fervent working Prayer that availeth much, when the whole Soul is at work, wrestling with God as Jacob did, that it may receive the Blessing. This Prayer signifies little, it is the fervent working Prayer that availeth much, when the Whole Soul is At work, wrestling with God as Jacob did, that it may receive the Blessing. d n1 vvz j, pn31 vbz dt j j-vvg n1 cst vvz d, c-crq dt j-jn n1 vbz p-acp n1, vvg p-acp np1 p-acp np1 vdd, cst pn31 vmb vvi dt n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 272 Page 147
2156 Fourthly, The form of the Word speaks Reverence: Let him kiss me. Fourthly, The from of the Word speaks reverence: Let him kiss me. ord, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz n1: vvb pno31 vvi pno11. (17) sermon (DIV2) 273 Page 147
2157 O that it might please the Lord to kiss me, (so much the Phrase sounds in our Dialect.) In all our Service of God, he requireth Reverence and a godly Fear. Oh that it might please the Lord to kiss me, (so much the Phrase sounds in our Dialect.) In all our Service of God, he requires reverence and a godly fear. uh cst pn31 vmd vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno11, (av d dt n1 vvz p-acp po12 n1.) p-acp d po12 n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vvz n1 cc dt j n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 273 Page 147
2158 He that dareth not to come to God, but doubteth whether he may presume to ask of him, knoweth not the Lords goodness, he that dares to come without Reverence knoweth not the Lords Majesty, and Greatness. He that dareth not to come to God, but doubteth whither he may presume to ask of him, Knoweth not the lords Goodness, he that dares to come without reverence Knoweth not the lords Majesty, and Greatness. pns31 cst vvz xx pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, cc-acp vvz cs pns31 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi pp-f pno31, vvz xx dt n2 n1, pns31 cst vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 vvz xx dt n2 n1, cc n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 273 Page 147
2159 As boldness and Confidence without doubting, becomes us with respect to his Goodness, Love, and Faithfulness, As boldness and Confidence without doubting, becomes us with respect to his goodness, Love, and Faithfulness, p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp vvg, vvz pno12 p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1, n1, cc n1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 273 Page 147
2160 so Fear and Reverence becomes us with reference to the Greatness and Majesty of the Divine Being. so fear and reverence becomes us with Referente to the Greatness and Majesty of the Divine Being. av vvb cc n1 vvz pno12 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j-jn vbg. (17) sermon (DIV2) 273 Page 147
2161 Lastly her Speech speaketh Modesty: She asketh but a Kiss. Modesty is not opposite to an holy Boldness in Prayer. Lastly her Speech speaks Modesty: She asks but a Kiss. Modesty is not opposite to an holy Boldness in Prayer. ord po31 n1 vvz n1: pns31 vvz p-acp dt vvb. n1 vbz xx j-jn p-acp dt j n1 p-acp n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 274 Page 147
2162 She peremptorily asks somthing which might speak his special peculiar Love: Yet there is a modesty imported in her words, in that she asketh no more than the Kisses of his Mouth. In three things we should shew a Modesty in Prayer, if it be rightly ordered. She peremptorily asks something which might speak his special peculiar Love: Yet there is a modesty imported in her words, in that she asks no more than the Kisses of his Mouth. In three things we should show a Modesty in Prayer, if it be rightly ordered. pns31 av-j vvz pi r-crq vmd vvi po31 j j n1: av pc-acp vbz dt n1 vvd p-acp po31 n2, p-acp cst pns31 vvz av-dx dc cs dt vvz pp-f po31 n1. p-acp crd n2 pns12 vmd vvi dt n1 p-acp n1, cs pn31 vbb av-jn vvn. (17) sermon (DIV2) 274 Page 147
2163 1. In the asking the good things of this Life, with a due Submission to the Will and Wisdom of God. 1. In the asking the good things of this Life, with a due Submission to the Will and Wisdom of God. crd p-acp dt vvg dt j n2 pp-f d n1, p-acp dt j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 275 Page 147
2164 It speaketh too much boldness with God, to be too importunate for things that are not absolutely and infallibly good for us under all circumstances. It speaks too much boldness with God, to be too importunate for things that Are not absolutely and infallibly good for us under all Circumstances. pn31 vvz av d n1 p-acp np1, pc-acp vbi av j c-acp n2 cst vbr xx av-j cc av-j j p-acp pno12 p-acp d n2. (17) sermon (DIV2) 275 Page 147
2165 It is enough for us that God hath promised to withhold from us no good thing. It is enough for us that God hath promised to withhold from us no good thing. pn31 vbz av-d p-acp pno12 d np1 vhz vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12 av-dx j n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 275 Page 147
2166 We prefer our own to the Divine Wisdom, in such importunities. We prefer our own to the Divine Wisdom, in such importunities. pns12 vvb po12 d p-acp dt j-jn n1, p-acp d n2. (17) sermon (DIV2) 275 Page 147
2167 2. In the asking of Spiritual Mercys Modesty ought to be shewed also, in submitting our selves to the VVill of God, as to Dispensations, or Degrees of gracious Manifestations, not absolutely necessary; 2. In the asking of Spiritual mercies Modesty ought to be showed also, in submitting our selves to the VVill of God, as to Dispensations, or Degrees of gracious Manifestations, not absolutely necessary; crd p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f j n2 n1 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn av, p-acp vvg po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, a-acp p-acp n2, cc n2 pp-f j n2, xx av-j j; (17) sermon (DIV2) 276 Page 147
2169 if God seeth they be good for us, if he that knoweth our Hearts, seeth that we will use them for his Glory, &c. 3. In not prescribing time to God, as to the granting of those things, which are not in the present time necessary. if God sees they be good for us, if he that Knoweth our Hearts, sees that we will use them for his Glory, etc. 3. In not prescribing time to God, as to the granting of those things, which Are not in the present time necessary. cs np1 vvz pns32 vbb j p-acp pno12, cs pns31 cst vvz po12 n2, vvz cst pns12 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp po31 n1, av crd p-acp xx vvg n1 p-acp np1, c-acp p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f d n2, r-crq vbr xx p-acp dt j n1 j. (17) sermon (DIV2) 276 Page 147
2170 We ought to believe God wiser than our selves, and to limit our Requests by the Terms of his Promise, to beg the things which God hath promised, upon the Terms which he hath promised. We ought to believe God Wiser than our selves, and to limit our Requests by the Terms of his Promise, to beg the things which God hath promised, upon the Terms which he hath promised. pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi n1 jc cs po12 n2, cc pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, pc-acp vvi dt n2 r-crq np1 vhz vvn, p-acp dt n2 r-crq pns31 vhz vvn. (17) sermon (DIV2) 277 Page 147
2171 I have now finished my Discourses as to the Spouses first Petition, Let him kiss me with the Kisses of his Mouth: I have now finished my Discourses as to the Spouses First Petition, Let him kiss me with the Kisses of his Mouth: pns11 vhb av vvn po11 n2 a-acp p-acp dt n2 ord vvb, vvb pno31 vvi pno11 p-acp dt vvz pp-f po31 n1: (17) sermon (DIV2) 278 Page 148
2172 I shall in my next exercise proceed to the Argument by which she backeth this her first Petition, For thy Loves are better than VVine. I shall in my next exercise proceed to the Argument by which she backeth this her First Petition, For thy Loves Are better than VVine. pns11 vmb p-acp po11 ord n1 vvb p-acp dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz d po31 ord vvb, p-acp po21 ng1 vbr av-jc cs n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 278 Page 148
2173 Sermon IX. Canticles 1. 2. For thy Loves are better than Wine. Sermon IX. Canticles 1. 2. For thy Loves Are better than Wine. n1 crd. n2 crd crd p-acp po21 ng1 vbr av-jc cs n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 278 Page 148
2174 I Have done with the Spouses first Petition, Let him kiss me with the Kisses of his Mouth: I Have done with the Spouses First Petition, Let him kiss me with the Kisses of his Mouth: pns11 vhb vdn p-acp dt n2 ord vvb, vvb pno31 vvi pno11 p-acp dt vvz pp-f po31 n1: (18) sermon (DIV2) 279 Page 148
2175 Wherein (as I have shewed) she manifested her Desire after near, and special Communion with her beloved, Wherein (as I have showed) she manifested her Desire After near, and special Communion with her Beloved, c-crq (c-acp pns11 vhb vvn) pns31 vvd po31 n1 a-acp av-j, cc j n1 p-acp po31 j-vvn, (18) sermon (DIV2) 279 Page 148
2176 and some distinguishing token of his favour; and Some distinguishing token of his favour; cc d j-vvg n1 pp-f po31 n1; (18) sermon (DIV2) 279 Page 148
2177 I come now to the Argument, by which she backeth this Petition, that is expressed in the words I have now read to you. I come now to the Argument, by which she backeth this Petition, that is expressed in the words I have now read to you. pns11 vvb av p-acp dt n1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz d vvb, cst vbz vvn p-acp dt n2 pns11 vhb av vvn p-acp pn22. (18) sermon (DIV2) 279 Page 148
2178 The Argument is drawn, from the value she had for his Love. The Argument is drawn, from the valve she had for his Love. dt n1 vbz vvn, p-acp dt n1 pns31 vhd p-acp po31 n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 279 Page 148
2179 The reason of her before mentioned Desire, was the excellency she apprehended, in the favour of her Lord, which she expresseth in a way of comparison; The reason of her before mentioned Desire, was the excellency she apprehended, in the favour of her Lord, which she Expresses in a Way of comparison; dt n1 pp-f pno31 a-acp vvd n1, vbds dt n1 pns31 vvd, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (18) sermon (DIV2) 279 Page 148
2180 She saith, It is better than Wine. She Says, It is better than Wine. pns31 vvz, pn31 vbz jc cs n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 279 Page 148
2181 And she makes this her Estimate of the Love of Christ, an Argument for Gods manifestation of it to her Soul. I shewed yon the Sense of the words before, I have nothing now to do, And she makes this her Estimate of the Love of christ, an Argument for God's manifestation of it to her Soul. I showed yond the Sense of the words before, I have nothing now to do, cc pns31 vvz d po31 n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 p-acp npg1 n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp po31 n1 pns11 vvd d dt n1 pp-f dt n2 a-acp, pns11 vhb pix av pc-acp vdi, (18) sermon (DIV2) 279 Page 148
2182 but to discourse the Propositions arising from the words so opened, the first of which was. but to discourse the Propositions arising from the words so opened, the First of which was. cc-acp pc-acp vvi dt n2 vvg p-acp dt n2 av vvn, dt ord pp-f r-crq vbds. (18) sermon (DIV2) 279 Page 148
2183 Prop. That Christ hath Loves. There are Loves in Christ. Prop. That christ hath Loves. There Are Loves in christ. np1 cst np1 vhz vvz. pc-acp vbr vvz p-acp np1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 280 Page 148
2184 He is not onely lovely, and so the object of our Love, the chiefest of Ten thousand; but he is Loving, and we are the Obiects of his Love. He is not only lovely, and so the Object of our Love, the chiefest of Ten thousand; but he is Loving, and we Are the Objects of his Love. pns31 vbz xx av-j j, cc av dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, dt js-jn pp-f crd crd; p-acp pns31 vbz vvg, cc pns12 vbr dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 280 Page 148
2185 Of old, He rejoiced in the habitable parts of the Earth, and his Delights were with the Sons of Men, Prov. 8. 31. The Apostle telleth us, 1 Jo. 4. 16. That God is Love. It must be understood of God in Christ: For take Man as he is stated upon the Fall, Of old, He rejoiced in the habitable parts of the Earth, and his Delights were with the Sons of Men, Curae 8. 31. The Apostle Telleth us, 1 John 4. 16. That God is Love. It must be understood of God in christ: For take Man as he is stated upon the Fallen, pp-f j, pns31 vvd p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, cc po31 n2 vbdr p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, np1 crd crd dt n1 vvz pno12, crd np1 crd crd cst np1 vbz n1. pn31 vmb vbi vvn pp-f np1 p-acp np1: p-acp vvi n1 c-acp pns31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 280 Page 148
2186 and our God is towards him a consuming Fire. We are in that state as Stubble, dry Stubble, he is a consuming Fire; But the Apostle tells us 2. Cor. 5. 19. That God was in Christ reconciling the World to himself. and our God is towards him a consuming Fire. We Are in that state as Stubble, dry Stubble, he is a consuming Fire; But the Apostle tells us 2. Cor. 5. 19. That God was in christ reconciling the World to himself. cc po12 np1 vbz p-acp pno31 dt vvg n1. pns12 vbr p-acp d n1 p-acp n1, j n1, pns31 vbz dt vvg n1; p-acp dt n1 vvz pno12 crd np1 crd crd cst np1 vbds p-acp np1 n-vvg dt n1 p-acp px31. (18) sermon (DIV2) 280 Page 149
2188 Let me a little open the Term. I desire you to take notice of Two things. 1. That it is Spoken in the Abstract; Let me a little open the Term. I desire you to take notice of Two things. 1. That it is Spoken in the Abstract; vvb pno11 dt j j dt np1 pns11 vvb pn22 pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f crd n2. crd cst pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n-jn; (18) sermon (DIV2) 280 Page 149
2189 2. In the plural number, not Love but Loves. 2. In the plural number, not Love but Loves. crd p-acp dt j n1, xx vvi cc-acp vvz. (18) sermon (DIV2) 280 Page 149
2190 First, Love in the strict, and proper Notion of it, signifieth the Persons or the Creatures Propension and Inclination to some Object, and its Complacency in it. First, Love in the strict, and proper Notion of it, signifies the Persons or the Creatures Propension and Inclination to Some Object, and its Complacency in it. ord, vvb p-acp dt j, cc j n1 pp-f pn31, vvz dt n2 cc dt n2 n1 cc n1 p-acp d n1, cc po31 n1 p-acp pn31. (18) sermon (DIV2) 281 Page 149
2191 And in this Abstract, and purer Notion of it, it agreeth to the Divine Being, And in this Abstract, and Purer Notion of it, it agreeth to the Divine Being, cc p-acp d n-jn, cc jc n1 pp-f pn31, pn31 vvz p-acp dt j-jn vbg, (18) sermon (DIV2) 281 Page 149
2192 and Christ is the Subject of Love, There is in the eternal Son of God, strong Propensions and Inclinations to do good to the Sons of men. and christ is the Subject of Love, There is in the Eternal Son of God, strong Propensions and Inclinations to do good to the Sons of men. cc np1 vbz dt j-jn pp-f n1, pc-acp vbz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, j n2 cc n2 pc-acp vdi j p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2. (18) sermon (DIV2) 281 Page 149
2193 To love, the Philosopher saith, is Velle bonum; to will good to another: To love, the Philosopher Says, is Velle bonum; to will good to Another: p-acp n1, dt n1 vvz, vbz fw-fr fw-la; p-acp n1 j p-acp j-jn: (18) sermon (DIV2) 281 Page 149
2194 There is in Christ a Propension a strong Inclination to will good to the Sons of Men; There is in christ a Propension a strong Inclination to will good to the Sons of Men; pc-acp vbz p-acp np1 dt n1 dt j n1 p-acp n1 j p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2; (18) sermon (DIV2) 281 Page 149
2195 He hath a Complacency in some of the Sons of Men. He hath a Complacency in Some of the Sons of Men. pns31 vhz dt n1 p-acp d pp-f dt n2 pp-f n2. (18) sermon (DIV2) 281 Page 149
2196 Love is a Term that signifies Affections, and all our Affections are but the motions of our Wills towards their Objects. Love is a Term that signifies Affections, and all our Affections Are but the motions of our Wills towards their Objects. n1 vbz dt n1 cst vvz n2, cc d po12 n2 vbr p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp po32 n2. (18) sermon (DIV2) 281 Page 149
2197 We say, there are no Affections in God: That is true; We say, there Are no Affections in God: That is true; pns12 vvb, pc-acp vbr dx n2 p-acp np1: cst vbz j; (18) sermon (DIV2) 281 Page 149
2198 But there is something in the Divine Being, which is proportionable to what in us we call Affectiions. In us Affections are extravagant Motions, mutable Passions; But there is something in the Divine Being, which is proportionable to what in us we call Affectiions. In us Affections Are extravagant Motions, mutable Passion; cc-acp pc-acp vbz pi p-acp dt j-jn vbg, r-crq vbz j p-acp r-crq p-acp pno12 pns12 vvi n2. p-acp pno12 n2 vbr j n2, j n2; (18) sermon (DIV2) 281 Page 149
2199 there are no such things in God: In us somthing out of our selves draws out our Love. there Are no such things in God: In us something out of our selves draws out our Love. pc-acp vbr dx d n2 p-acp np1: p-acp pno12 pi av pp-f po12 n2 vvz av po12 n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 281 Page 149
2200 There is no such Passions and Affections in God: There is no such Passion and Affections in God: pc-acp vbz dx d n2 cc n2 p-acp np1: (18) sermon (DIV2) 281 Page 149
2201 But if we consider Love in its pure Nature, as it is the kind motion of the VVill to an Object, so Christ is Love, and he hath Loves; But if we Consider Love in its pure Nature, as it is the kind motion of the VVill to an Object, so christ is Love, and he hath Loves; cc-acp cs pns12 vvb n1 p-acp po31 j n1, c-acp pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, av np1 vbz n1, cc pns31 vhz ng1; (18) sermon (DIV2) 281 Page 149
2202 that is, there is in him, pure and admirable Propensions and Inclinations of his Will to do good to the Children of Men, especially to some particular Souls amongst the Sons of Men. that is, there is in him, pure and admirable Propensions and Inclinations of his Will to do good to the Children of Men, especially to Some particular Souls among the Sons of Men. d vbz, pc-acp vbz p-acp pno31, j cc j n2 cc n2 pp-f po31 n1 pc-acp vdi j p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, av-j p-acp d j n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2. (18) sermon (DIV2) 281 Page 149
2203 These indeed are not kindled in the Divine Being, from any thing in us, or out of itself, These indeed Are not kindled in the Divine Being, from any thing in us, or out of itself, np1 av vbr xx vvn p-acp dt j-jn vbg, p-acp d n1 p-acp pno12, cc av pp-f px31, (18) sermon (DIV2) 281 Page 149
2204 as Flames of Love in the Creature usually are: as Flames of Love in the Creature usually Are: c-acp n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 av-j vbr: (18) sermon (DIV2) 281 Page 149
2205 Yet even in Creatures Love oftentimes is an inaccountable thing, but in God it is always so; Yet even in Creatures Love oftentimes is an inaccountable thing, but in God it is always so; av av p-acp n2 vvb av vbz dt j n1, cc-acp p-acp np1 pn31 vbz av av; (18) sermon (DIV2) 281 Page 149
2206 he sheweth Mercy because he will shew Mercy, and loveth freely. That's the first thing. he shows Mercy Because he will show Mercy, and loves freely. That's the First thing. pns31 vvz n1 c-acp pns31 vmb vvi n1, cc vvz av-j. d|vbz dt ord n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 281 Page 149
2207 But Secondly, The word is plural, not Love but Loves. God is one, and his Love is one, Christs Love is one in himself, But Secondly, The word is plural, not Love but Loves. God is one, and his Love is one, Christ Love is one in himself, p-acp ord, dt n1 vbz j, xx vvi p-acp vvz. np1 vbz pi, cc po31 vvb vbz pi, npg1 n1 vbz pi p-acp px31, (18) sermon (DIV2) 282 Page 149
2208 but as the River, that went out of Eden to water the Garden of Paradise Gen. 2. 10. was one in its Original, but as the River, that went out of Eden to water the Garden of Paradise Gen. 2. 10. was one in its Original, cc-acp c-acp dt n1, cst vvd av pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 np1 crd crd vbds pi p-acp po31 j-jn, (18) sermon (DIV2) 282 Page 149
2209 and Source, but from thence it was parted, and became into four Heads. and Source, but from thence it was parted, and became into four Heads. cc n1, p-acp p-acp av pn31 vbds vvn, cc vvd p-acp crd n2. (18) sermon (DIV2) 282 Page 149
2722 Each of these will afford us a distinct Proposition. Each of these will afford us a distinct Proposition. d pp-f d vmb vvi pno12 dt j n1. (20) sermon (DIV2) 332 Page 175
2210 So that O•eness of the Divine Propension and Inclination to do good to poor Creatures, being out of the Divine Being it divides itself into many Heads, So that O•eness of the Divine Propension and Inclination to do good to poor Creatures, being out of the Divine Being it divides itself into many Heads, av cst n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 cc n1 pc-acp vdi j p-acp j n2, vbg av pp-f dt j-jn vbg pn31 vvz px31 p-acp d n2, (18) sermon (DIV2) 282 Page 149
2211 and as the Sea which is one in itself, yet as it passeth by several Lands and washeth upon various Shoa•s. and as the Sea which is one in itself, yet as it passes by several Lands and washes upon various Shoa•s. cc p-acp dt n1 r-crq vbz pi p-acp px31, av c-acp pn31 vvz p-acp j n2 cc vvz p-acp j n2. (18) sermon (DIV2) 282 Page 149
2212 receives several Names, and so admits of a plural number; so the Love of Christ, which in him is but one Good-will to poor Creatures; receives several Names, and so admits of a plural number; so the Love of christ, which in him is but one Goodwill to poor Creatures; vvz j n2, cc av vvz pp-f dt j n1; av dt vvb pp-f np1, r-crq p-acp pno31 vbz cc-acp crd j p-acp j n2; (18) sermon (DIV2) 282 Page 150
2213 yet as it sheweth itself, in Serving the necessities of various Souls, or the various necessities of the same Soul, yet as it shows itself, in Serving the necessities of various Souls, or the various necessities of the same Soul, av c-acp pn31 vvz px31, p-acp vvg dt n2 pp-f j n2, cc dt j n2 pp-f dt d n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 282 Page 150
2214 so it becomes Loves, and admits of plurality, there is in Christ pardoning Love, and an healing Love, a strengthening Love. and a comforting Love; therefore the Spouse saith Thy Loves. There is but One Love in Christ, so it becomes Loves, and admits of plurality, there is in christ pardoning Love, and an healing Love, a strengthening Love. and a comforting Love; Therefore the Spouse Says Thy Loves. There is but One Love in christ, av pn31 vvz vvz, cc vvz pp-f n1, pc-acp vbz p-acp np1 vvg n1, cc dt vvg n1, dt vvg n1. cc dt vvg n1; av dt n1 vvz po21 ng1. pc-acp vbz p-acp crd n1 p-acp np1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 282 Page 150
2215 but it becomes many when it washeth upon various Shoars, and toucheth our diverse wants. but it becomes many when it washes upon various Shores, and touches our diverse Wants. cc-acp pn31 vvz d c-crq pn31 vvz p-acp j n2, cc vvz po12 j n2. (18) sermon (DIV2) 282 Page 150
2216 Thirdly, The plural Number speaketh the Dimensions of that Love which is in Christ, or rather the want of D•rensions in it. Thirdly, The plural Number speaks the Dimensions of that Love which is in christ, or rather the want of D•rensions in it. ord, dt j n1 vvz dt n2 pp-f d n1 r-crq vbz p-acp np1, cc av-c dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp pn31. (18) sermon (DIV2) 283 Page 150
2217 The plural number hath no bounds, the singular is bounded by Unity, but the plural hath no bounds, The plural number hath no bounds, the singular is bounded by Unity, but the plural hath no bounds, dt j n1 vhz dx n2, dt j vbz vvn p-acp n1, cc-acp dt j vhz dx n2, (18) sermon (DIV2) 283 Page 150
2218 if you be to express Millions of Millions of Millions, 'tis all still but the plural number. Loves reacheth infiniteness. if you be to express Millions of Millions of Millions, it's all still but the plural number. Loves reaches infiniteness. cs pn22 vbb pc-acp vvi crd pp-f crd pp-f crd, pn31|vbz d av p-acp dt j n1. vvz vvz n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 283 Page 150
2219 When the Spouse saith, Thy Loves, it is as much as thine infinite, unmeasurable Love, Christ hath not only a good Will, a kind Inclination, When the Spouse Says, Thy Loves, it is as much as thine infinite, unmeasurable Love, christ hath not only a good Will, a kind Inclination, c-crq dt n1 vvz, po21 ng1, pn31 vbz p-acp d c-acp po21 j, j n1, np1 vhz xx av-j dt j n1, dt j n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 283 Page 150
2220 and Propension to the Sons of Men, but an infinite, unmeasurable, unfathomable Propension and Inclination to do good to the Souls of his Saints. and Propension to the Sons of Men, but an infinite, unmeasurable, unfathomable Propension and Inclination to do good to the Souls of his Saints. cc n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, cc-acp dt j, j, j n1 cc n1 pc-acp vdi j p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n2. (18) sermon (DIV2) 283 Page 150
2221 The Apostle prayeth for the Ephesians. Eph. 3. 17, 18. That Christ might dwell in their Hearts by Faith, that they being rooted and grounded in Love, might be able to comprehend with all Saints, what is the bredth, The Apostle Prayeth for the Ephesians. Ephesians 3. 17, 18. That christ might dwell in their Hearts by Faith, that they being rooted and grounded in Love, might be able to comprehend with all Saints, what is the breadth, dt n1 vvz p-acp dt np1. np1 crd crd, crd cst np1 vmd vvi p-acp po32 n2 p-acp n1, cst pns32 vbg vvn cc vvn p-acp n1, vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2, r-crq vbz dt n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 283 Page 150
2222 and length, and, depth, and beighth, and to know the Love of Christ which passeth knowledge, heighth, and depth, and length, and bredth, are the boundaries of our knowledge but the Love of Christ passeth knowledge. and length, and, depth, and beighth, and to know the Love of christ which passes knowledge, height, and depth, and length, and breadth, Are the boundaries of our knowledge but the Love of christ passes knowledge. cc n1, cc, n1, cc n1, cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vvz n1, n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1, vbr dt n2 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 283 Page 150
2223 Fourthly, Love signifies some Specialties of Affection. A good man hath Love for many Women, but Love 's only for the Wife of his Bosom. Fourthly, Love signifies Some Specialties of Affection. A good man hath Love for many Women, but Love is only for the Wife of his Bosom. ord, n1 vvz d n2 pp-f n1. dt j n1 vhz n1 p-acp d n2, cc-acp vvb vbz av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 284 Page 150
2224 Loves signifie both a common, and a singular and special Love. Loves signify both a Common, and a singular and special Love. ng1 vvi d dt j, cc dt j cc j n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 284 Page 150
2225 Christ hath a Philanthropy, or common Love for all the Sons of Men, but he hath an NONLATINALPHABET, a special Love and Kindness for some. christ hath a Philanthropy, or Common Love for all the Sons of Men, but he hath an, a special Love and Kindness for Some. np1 vhz dt n1, cc j n1 p-acp d dt n2 pp-f n2, cc-acp pns31 vhz dt, dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp d. (18) sermon (DIV2) 284 Page 150
2226 Joseph caused all his Brethren, to have a Mess set them, but for Benjamin, a double Mess. Joseph caused all his Brothers, to have a Mess Set them, but for Benjamin, a double Mess. np1 vvd d po31 n2, pc-acp vhi dt n1 vvd pno32, cc-acp p-acp np1, dt j-jn n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 284 Page 150
3398 To as many as receive him, he gave a p wer to become the Sons of God. To as many as receive him, he gave a p were to become the Sons of God. p-acp p-acp d c-acp vvb pno31, pns31 vvd dt vvi vbdr p-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f np1. (22) sermon (DIV2) 416 Page 209
2227 God gave Esau the Mountains of Edom. There was Love, but Jacob had the Blessing, Esau had his Love, Jacob had his Loves. God gave Esau the Mountains of Edom. There was Love, but Jacob had the Blessing, Esau had his Love, Jacob had his Loves. np1 vvd np1 dt n2 pp-f np1 a-acp vbds n1, cc-acp np1 vhd dt n1, np1 vhd po31 n1, np1 vhd po31 vvz. (18) sermon (DIV2) 284 Page 150
2228 That the Gospel is preached to every Creature, is from Christs Love, but that any by the Gospel are made New creatures this is from his Loves. It is kindness to them that they have the Gospel, That the Gospel is preached to every Creature, is from Christ Love, but that any by the Gospel Are made New creatures this is from his Loves. It is kindness to them that they have the Gospel, cst dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp d n1, vbz p-acp npg1 n1, cc-acp cst d p-acp dt n1 vbr vvn j n2 d vbz p-acp po31 vvz. pn31 vbz n1 p-acp pno32 cst pns32 vhb dt n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 284 Page 150
2229 but a far greater kindness, a kindness of another nature to the Soul that it is inabled to receive the Gospel, but a Far greater kindness, a kindness of Another nature to the Soul that it is enabled to receive the Gospel, cc-acp dt av-j jc n1, dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1 cst pn31 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 284 Page 150
2230 and is turned into the likness of it. and is turned into the likeness of it. cc vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. (18) sermon (DIV2) 284 Page 150
2231 5. Loves may signify the Effects, and indications of Love, and indeed Terms of Affection applyed unto God, do very ordinarily in Scripture signify this, Et affectum, & effectum; 5. Loves may signify the Effects, and indications of Love, and indeed Terms of Affection applied unto God, do very ordinarily in Scripture signify this, Et affectum, & effectum; crd vvz vmb vvi dt n2, cc n2 pp-f n1, cc av n2 pp-f n1 vvd p-acp np1, vdb av av-j p-acp n1 vvi d, fw-la fw-la, cc fw-la; (18) sermon (DIV2) 285 Page 151
2232 Both the Motion of the Divine Will within itself, and the effect of it, upon the Creature. Both the Motion of the Divine Will within itself, and the Effect of it, upon the Creature. d dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 p-acp px31, cc dt n1 pp-f pn31, p-acp dt n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 285 Page 151
2233 So it is true, that Christ hath Loves, his Good-Will to poor Creatures doth not exhaust itself in one or another Emanation, in one or another Stream, So it is true, that christ hath Loves, his Goodwill to poor Creatures does not exhaust itself in one or Another Emanation, in one or Another Stream, av pn31 vbz j, cst np1 vhz vvz, po31 j p-acp j n2 vdz xx vvi px31 p-acp crd cc j-jn n1, p-acp crd cc j-jn n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 285 Page 151
2234 but in various Emanations, in a multitude of Streams, and thus you see there are two things in the Proposition asserted. but in various Emanations, in a multitude of Streams, and thus you see there Are two things in the Proposition asserted. cc-acp p-acp j n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, cc av pn22 vvb pc-acp vbr crd n2 p-acp dt n1 vvn. (18) sermon (DIV2) 285 Page 151
2235 1st. That in the Lord Jesus Christ, there is an infinite, unmeasurable Good-Will to the Childr of Men, 〈 … 〉 such of them as are by Faith united to him. 2dly. That this Good-will of Christ toward them, declareth itself in a great variety of Indications and Effects, Suted to their various necessities; 1st. That in the Lord jesus christ, there is an infinite, unmeasurable Goodwill to the Children of Men, 〈 … 〉 such of them as Are by Faith united to him. 2dly. That this Goodwill of christ towards them, Declareth itself in a great variety of Indications and Effects, Suited to their various necessities; ord. cst p-acp dt n1 np1 np1, pc-acp vbz dt j, j j p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, 〈 … 〉 d pp-f pno32 c-acp vbr p-acp n1 vvn p-acp pno31. av. cst d j pp-f np1 p-acp pno32, vvz px31 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2 cc n2, vvn p-acp po32 j n2; (18) sermon (DIV2) 286 Page 151
2236 It is not a Love that evaporates in Air, as the Love of some impotent persons, whose Love towards us terminates within their own Souls. It is not a Love that evaporates in Air, as the Love of Some impotent Persons, whose Love towards us terminates within their own Souls. pn31 vbz xx dt n1 cst vvz p-acp n1, c-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n2, rg-crq n1 p-acp pno12 vvz p-acp po32 d n2. (18) sermon (DIV2) 287 Page 151
2237 These are the two Points I have to prove, and they, are of exceeding easy demonstration, to those who believe the History of the Gospel, These Are the two Points I have to prove, and they, Are of exceeding easy demonstration, to those who believe the History of the Gospel, d vbr dt crd n2 pns11 vhb pc-acp vvi, cc pns32, vbr pp-f av-vvg j n1, p-acp d r-crq vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 288 Page 151
2238 or the Matter, and Propositions of the whole Word of God. or the Matter, and Propositions of the Whole Word of God. cc dt n1, cc n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 288 Page 151
2239 Solomon tells us of Christ under the notion of Wisdom (the Apostle calls Christ The VVisdom of God, 1. Cor. 1. 24.) that before ever the Earth was, when there were no Depths nor Fountains abounding with VVater, when God prepared the Heavens, Solomon tells us of christ under the notion of Wisdom (the Apostle calls christ The VVisdom of God, 1. Cor. 1. 24.) that before ever the Earth was, when there were no Depths nor Fountains abounding with VVater, when God prepared the Heavens, np1 vvz pno12 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 (dt n1 vvz np1 dt n1 pp-f np1, crd np1 crd crd) cst p-acp av dt n1 vbds, c-crq a-acp vbdr dx n2 cc n2 vvg p-acp n1, c-crq np1 vvd dt n2, (18) sermon (DIV2) 289 Page 151
2240 and set a compass upon the face of the Deep, when he established the Clouds, Prov. 8. 24. 25. 31. He was Rejoycing in the habitable part of his Earth, and Set a compass upon the face of the Deep, when he established the Clouds, Curae 8. 24. 25. 31. He was Rejoicing in the habitable part of his Earth, cc vvd dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn, c-crq pns31 vvd dt n2, np1 crd crd crd crd pns31 vbds vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 289 Page 151
2241 and his Delights were with the Sons of Men. and his Delights were with the Sons of Men. cc po31 n2 vbdr p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2. (18) sermon (DIV2) 289 Page 151
2242 The Apostle tells those of the Ephesians who were Saints and faithful, That they were chosen in Christ before the Foundation of the VVorld, that they should be holy, The Apostle tells those of the Ephesians who were Saints and faithful, That they were chosen in christ before the Foundation of the World, that they should be holy, dt n1 vvz d pp-f dt np1 r-crq vbdr n2 cc j, cst pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst pns32 vmd vbi j, (18) sermon (DIV2) 289 Page 151
2312 than that a man lay down his Life for his Friends. Yet this is greater Love, while we were Enemies he dyed for us; than that a man lay down his Life for his Friends. Yet this is greater Love, while we were Enemies he died for us; cs cst dt n1 vvd a-acp po31 n1 p-acp po31 n2. av d vbz jc n1, cs pns12 vbdr n2 pns31 vvd p-acp pno12; (18) sermon (DIV2) 294 Page 155
2243 and without blame before him, in Love, predestinated unto the Adoption of Children, by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his VVill. and without blame before him, in Love, predestinated unto the Adoption of Children, by jesus christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his VVill. cc p-acp n1 p-acp pno31, p-acp n1, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, p-acp np1 np1 p-acp px31, vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 289 Page 151
2244 To the Praise of the Glory of his Grace, wherein 〈 ◊ 〉 hath made us accepted through the Beloved, in whom we have, Redemption through his Blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the Riches of his Grace. To the Praise of the Glory of his Grace, wherein 〈 ◊ 〉 hath made us accepted through the beloved, in whom we have, Redemption through his Blood, the forgiveness of Sins, according to the Riches of his Grace. p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, c-crq 〈 sy 〉 vhz vvn pno12 vvn p-acp dt j-vvn, p-acp ro-crq pns12 vhb, n1 p-acp po31 n1, dt n1 pp-f n2, vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 289 Page 151
2245 &c. There is no portion of the Word of God, that part of it especially which we call the Gospel, etc. There is no portion of the Word of God, that part of it especially which we call the Gospel, av pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cst n1 pp-f pn31 av-j r-crq pns12 vvb dt n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 289 Page 151
2246 but affordeth us an abundant proof of this; but affords us an abundant proof of this; cc-acp vvz pno12 dt j n1 pp-f d; (18) sermon (DIV2) 289 Page 151
2247 What meant his being made Surety of a better Covenant for us (as the Apostle to the Hebrews tell us?) His being given for a Covenant for the people, Isa. 42. 6. a Light to the Gentiles, to open the Eyes of the blind to bring out the Prisoners from the Prison, What meant his being made Surety of a better Covenant for us (as the Apostle to the Hebrews tell us?) His being given for a Covenant for the people, Isaiah 42. 6. a Light to the Gentiles, to open the Eyes of the blind to bring out the Prisoners from the Prison, q-crq vvd po31 n1 vvd n1 pp-f dt jc n1 p-acp pno12 (c-acp dt n1 p-acp dt np1 vvb pno12?) po31 vbg vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, np1 crd crd dt n1 p-acp dt n2-j, pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt j pc-acp vvi av dt n2 p-acp dt n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 289 Page 152
2248 and them that sit in Darkness out of the Prison-house? His being the Lamb slain from the beginning of the VVorld, Rev. 13 8. His Speaking by the Mouths of the Prophets (as the Apostle tells us) His growing up as a tender Plant, and them that fit in Darkness out of the Prison house? His being the Lamb slave from the beginning of the World, Rev. 13 8. His Speaking by the Mouths of the prophets (as the Apostle tells us) His growing up as a tender Plant, cc pno32 cst vvb p-acp n1 av pp-f dt n1? po31 vbg dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1, n1 crd crd po31 vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt ng1 (c-acp dt n1 vvz pno12) po31 vvg a-acp p-acp dt j n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 289 Page 152
2249 and as a Root out of a dry ground, having no form, nor comliness, nor beauty to be desired, his being despised, and as a Root out of a dry ground, having no from, nor comeliness, nor beauty to be desired, his being despised, cc p-acp dt n1 av pp-f dt j n1, vhg dx n1, ccx n1, ccx n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, po31 vbg vvn, (18) sermon (DIV2) 289 Page 152
2250 & rejected of men, a man of sorrows and acquainted with griefs, his bearing our griefs, & rejected of men, a man of sorrows and acquainted with griefs, his bearing our griefs, cc vvn pp-f n2, dt n1 pp-f n2 cc vvn p-acp n2, po31 n1 po12 n2, (18) sermon (DIV2) 289 Page 152
2251 and carrying our Sorrows, being Smitten of God, and afflicted, his being wounded for our Transgressions and bruised for our iniquities, and carrying our Sorrows, being Smitten of God, and afflicted, his being wounded for our Transgressions and Bruised for our iniquities, cc vvg po12 n2, vbg vvn pp-f np1, cc vvn, po31 vbg vvn p-acp po12 n2 cc j-vvn p-acp po12 n2, (18) sermon (DIV2) 289 Page 152
2252 when the chastisement of our peace lay upon him? His suffering strips that we might •e healed, &c. What signified his incarnation, his death and 〈 ◊ 〉 his resurrection, when the chastisement of our peace lay upon him? His suffering strips that we might •e healed, etc. What signified his incarnation, his death and 〈 ◊ 〉 his resurrection, c-crq dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 vvd p-acp pno31? po31 vvg n2 cst pns12 vmd vbi vvn, av q-crq vvd po31 n1, po31 n1 cc 〈 sy 〉 po31 n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 289 Page 152
2253 and ascension, his taking care for his Gospel to be preach'd to every creature, &c. his being grieved for the hardness of peoples hearts, and Ascension, his taking care for his Gospel to be preached to every creature, etc. his being grieved for the hardness of peoples hearts, cc n1, po31 vvg n1 p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n1, av po31 n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f ng1 n2, (18) sermon (DIV2) 289 Page 152
2254 and troubled for their unbelief, his frequent preaching while he was upon the Earth, his weeping over Hierusalem, his invitations of people to come unto him that they might have life, his complaints that they would not come unto him, &c. I say what do all these things signify from him who needeth not his creature, being over all God blessed for ever, and troubled for their unbelief, his frequent preaching while he was upon the Earth, his weeping over Jerusalem, his invitations of people to come unto him that they might have life, his complaints that they would not come unto him, etc. I say what do all these things signify from him who needs not his creature, being over all God blessed for ever, cc vvn p-acp po32 n1, po31 j vvg cs pns31 vbds p-acp dt n1, po31 vvg a-acp np1, po31 n2 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 cst pns32 vmd vhi n1, po31 n2 cst pns32 vmd xx vvi p-acp pno31, av pns11 vvb q-crq vdb d d n2 vvi p-acp pno31 r-crq vvz xx po31 n1, vbg p-acp d n1 vvn p-acp av, (18) sermon (DIV2) 289 Page 152
2255 but that he hath loves, an infinite good will to the Children of men? No man is at cost, taketh pains in any business, suffereth hard things to go through it, but that he hath loves, an infinite good will to the Children of men? No man is At cost, Takes pains in any business, suffers hard things to go through it, cc-acp cst pns31 vhz n2, dt j j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2? dx n1 vbz p-acp n1, vvz n2 p-acp d n1, vvz j n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, (18) sermon (DIV2) 289 Page 152
2256 but either out of kindness to himself or to another. but either out of kindness to himself or to Another. cc-acp d av pp-f n1 p-acp px31 cc p-acp j-jn. (18) sermon (DIV2) 289 Page 152
2257 Our Lord did not do, and suffer these things for himself, he had no need of them, Our Lord did not do, and suffer these things for himself, he had no need of them, po12 n1 vdd xx vdi, cc vvi d n2 c-acp px31, pns31 vhd dx n1 pp-f pno32, (18) sermon (DIV2) 289 Page 152
2258 if it were for us it speaks his loves. if it were for us it speaks his loves. cs pn31 vbdr p-acp pno12 pn31 vvz po31 n2. (18) sermon (DIV2) 289 Page 152
2259 2. But this is no more than what every one who owneth Christ, and the Gospel will easily grant, That Christ is Love and hath a Love for the Sons of men, 2. But this is no more than what every one who owneth christ, and the Gospel will Easily grant, That christ is Love and hath a Love for the Sons of men, crd p-acp d vbz dx dc cs r-crq d crd r-crq vvz np1, cc dt n1 vmb av-j vvi, cst np1 vbz n1 cc vhz dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, (18) sermon (DIV2) 290 Page 152
2260 yea and that there is an infiniteness, and unmeasurableness in the Love of Christ. But that he hath Loves in the Other sense: yea and that there is an infiniteness, and unmeasurableness in the Love of christ. But that he hath Loves in the Other sense: uh cc cst pc-acp vbz dt n1, cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. p-acp cst pns31 vhz vvz p-acp dt j-jn n1: (18) sermon (DIV2) 290 Page 152
2261 Some Specialties of Love, some particular propensions to some Souls more than others; this is what the proud world cannot so easily digest. some Specialties of Love, Some particular propensions to Some Souls more than Others; this is what the proud world cannot so Easily digest. d n2 pp-f n1, d j n2 p-acp d n2 av-dc cs n2-jn; d vbz q-crq dt j n1 vmbx av av-j vvi. (18) sermon (DIV2) 290 Page 152
2262 Yet is this as plain in the Revelation of holy Writ as the other. Yet is this as plain in the Revelation of holy Writ as the other. av vbz d p-acp j p-acp dt n1 pp-f j vvn p-acp dt n-jn. (18) sermon (DIV2) 290 Page 152
2263 It speaks of an Election or choice of some to Holiness and Happiness before the foundation of the world; It speaks of an Election or choice of Some to Holiness and Happiness before the Foundation of the world; pn31 vvz pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (18) sermon (DIV2) 290 Page 152
2264 the choice of Some must suppose the passing by or not electing others, experience shews us that not onely the good things of common pro vidence, the choice of some must suppose the passing by or not electing Others, experience shows us that not only the good things of Common Pro vidence, dt n1 pp-f d vmb vvi dt vvg p-acp cc xx vvg n2-jn, n1 vvz pno12 cst xx av-j dt j n2 pp-f j fw-la n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 290 Page 152
2265 but even the external means of Grace are granted to some not to others. 3. Neither doth this grate so much. but even the external means of Grace Are granted to Some not to Others. 3. Neither does this grate so much. cc-acp av dt j n2 pp-f n1 vbr vvn p-acp d xx p-acp n2-jn. crd av-d vdz d vvi av av-d. (18) sermon (DIV2) 290 Page 152
2266 The most perverse opiners in this point must grant the publication of the Gospel, an effect of the Love of Christ, and that there is a very inequal distribution of it by the wise Providence of God, The most perverse opiners in this point must grant the publication of the Gospel, an Effect of the Love of christ, and that there is a very inequal distribution of it by the wise Providence of God, dt av-ds j n2 p-acp d n1 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt vvb pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc cst pc-acp vbz dt av j n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 291 Page 153
2267 but as to them to whom the Gospel is alike preached, they know not how to allow Loves in Christ; have they then forgot what the Apostle saith, Rom. 9. 6. For they are not all Israel which are of Israel; but as to them to whom the Gospel is alike preached, they know not how to allow Loves in christ; have they then forgotten what the Apostle Says, Rom. 9. 6. For they Are not all Israel which Are of Israel; cc-acp c-acp p-acp pno32 pc-acp ro-crq dt n1 vbz av-j vvn, pns32 vvb xx c-crq pc-acp vvi vvz p-acp np1; vhb pns32 av vvd r-crq dt n1 vvz, np1 crd crd c-acp pns32 vbr xx d np1 r-crq vbr pp-f np1; (18) sermon (DIV2) 291 Page 153
2268 Neither because they are the seed of Abraham are they all Children: Neither Because they Are the seed of Abraham Are they all Children: d c-acp pns32 vbr dt n1 pp-f np1 vbr pns32 d n2: (18) sermon (DIV2) 291 Page 153
2269 But in Isaac shall thy seed be called, that is, They who are the Children of the flesh these are not the Children of God, But in Isaac shall thy seed be called, that is, They who Are the Children of the Flesh these Are not the Children of God, cc-acp p-acp np1 vmb po21 n1 vbi vvn, cst vbz, pns32 r-crq vbr dt n2 pp-f dt n1 d vbr xx dt n2 pp-f np1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 291 Page 153
2270 but the Children of the Promise counted for the seed. And again. but the Children of the Promise counted for the seed. And again. cc-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1. cc av. (18) sermon (DIV2) 291 Page 153
2271 Rom. 2. 28. 29. He is not a Jew which is one outwardly, neither is that circumcision which is outward in the flesh: Rom. 2. 28. 29. He is not a Jew which is one outwardly, neither is that circumcision which is outward in the Flesh: np1 crd crd crd pns31 vbz xx dt np1 r-crq vbz crd av-j, av-dx vbz d n1 r-crq vbz j p-acp dt n1: (18) sermon (DIV2) 291 Page 153
2272 But he is a Jew which is one inwardly, and circnmcision is that in the heart, in the Spirit, But he is a Jew which is one inwardly, and circnmcision is that in the heart, in the Spirit, cc-acp pns31 vbz dt np1 r-crq vbz crd av-j, cc n1 vbz d p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 291 Page 153
2273 and not in the Letter, whose praise is not of men but of God. and not in the letter, whose praise is not of men but of God. cc xx p-acp dt n1, rg-crq n1 vbz xx pp-f n2 p-acp pp-f np1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 291 Page 153
2274 Doth not experience teach us that even where the Gospel is preachd some repent of their sins, some are hardened, some believe, others are lockt up in unbelief, some are holy and blameless, others are leud, and profane. But they will say. Does not experience teach us that even where the Gospel is preachd Some Repent of their Sins, Some Are hardened, Some believe, Others Are locked up in unbelief, Some Are holy and blameless, Others Are lewd, and profane. But they will say. vdz xx n1 vvi pno12 d av c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn d vvb pp-f po32 n2, d vbr vvn, d vvb, ng2-jn vbr vvn a-acp p-acp n1, d vbr j cc j, ng2-jn vbr j, cc j. p-acp pns32 vmb vvi. (18) sermon (DIV2) 291 Page 153
2275 This is not from any Loves in Christ, he his alike to all, but from the differing motions and inclinations of the will of man. This is not from any Loves in christ, he his alike to all, but from the differing motions and inclinations of the will of man. d vbz xx p-acp d vvz p-acp np1, pns31 po31 av p-acp d, cc-acp p-acp dt j-vvg n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 291 Page 153
2276 I yet ask, Whence is it? Seing human Souls are Equal and have the same powers, I yet ask, Whence is it? Sing human Souls Are Equal and have the same Powers, pns11 av vvi, q-crq vbz pn31? vvb j n2 vbr j-jn cc vhb dt d n2, (18) sermon (DIV2) 291 Page 153
2368 and stand in need of his fulness that we might receive of his fulness, Grace for Grace. and stand in need of his fullness that we might receive of his fullness, Grace for Grace. cc vvb p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1 cst pns12 vmd vvi pp-f po31 n1, vvb p-acp n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 298 Page 157
2277 and faculties, how comes it that one man loveth God, and the ways of God, another hates and abhorreth every thing almost that hath the image and Superscription of God upon it? Is a man a God to himself and the first cause of any motions that are truly and spiritually good? Is it not God that giveth to will, and faculties, how comes it that one man loves God, and the ways of God, Another hates and abhorreth every thing almost that hath the image and Superscription of God upon it? Is a man a God to himself and the First cause of any motions that Are truly and spiritually good? Is it not God that gives to will, cc n2, q-crq vvz pn31 d crd n1 vvz np1, cc dt n2 pp-f np1, j-jn n2 cc vvz d n1 av cst vhz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pn31? vbz dt n1 dt n1 p-acp px31 cc dt ord n1 pp-f d n2 cst vbr av-j cc av-j j? vbz pn31 xx np1 cst vvz p-acp n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 291 Page 153
2278 and to do, of his own good pleasure? Hath a man any thing which is good which he hath not received? If one hath received such a power, such an inclination, such a disposition from God, there is Special Love; and to do, of his own good pleasure? Hath a man any thing which is good which he hath not received? If one hath received such a power, such an inclination, such a disposition from God, there is Special Love; cc pc-acp vdi, pp-f po31 d j n1? vhz dt n1 d n1 r-crq vbz j r-crq pns31 vhz xx vvn? cs pi vhz vvn d dt n1, d dt n1, d dt n1 p-acp np1, pc-acp vbz j n1; (18) sermon (DIV2) 291 Page 153
2279 then Christ hath Loves besides a common Philanthropy, a good will to the generality of mankind, shewed in other things which will not bring Souls to Eternal Salvation, he hath a special Love and kindness to some Souls, which he manifesteth in such dispensations to it, then christ hath Loves beside a Common Philanthropy, a good will to the generality of mankind, showed in other things which will not bring Souls to Eternal Salvation, he hath a special Love and kindness to Some Souls, which he manifesteth in such dispensations to it, av np1 vhz vvz a-acp dt j n1, dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvd p-acp j-jn n2 r-crq vmb xx vvi n2 p-acp j n1, pns31 vhz dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp d n2, r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp d n2 p-acp pn31, (18) sermon (DIV2) 291 Page 153
2280 as shall certainly bring the Soul to Eternal Life and Salvation; and these are those of which the text Speaks. as shall Certainly bring the Soul to Eternal Life and Salvation; and these Are those of which the text Speaks. c-acp vmb av-j vvi dt n1 p-acp j n1 cc n1; cc d vbr d pp-f r-crq dt n1 vvz. (18) sermon (DIV2) 291 Page 153
2281 But I have Spoken enough in evidence of so plain a Proposition as this is. I come to the application. 1st. How should this Revelation of Christ reconcile the world unto him. But I have Spoken enough in evidence of so plain a Proposition as this is. I come to the application. 1st. How should this Revelation of christ reconcile the world unto him. cc-acp pns11 vhb vvn av-d p-acp n1 pp-f av j dt n1 c-acp d vbz. pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1. ord. q-crq vmd d n1 pp-f np1 vvi dt n1 p-acp pno31. (18) sermon (DIV2) 292 Page 153
2282 Christ hath Loves for us, why should there be found in our hearts, or ways, any hatred to, christ hath Loves for us, why should there be found in our hearts, or ways, any hatred to, np1 vhz vvz p-acp pno12, q-crq vmd pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po12 n2, cc n2, d n1 p-acp, (18) sermon (DIV2) 293 Page 153
2283 or opposition against him? Yet is not the World full of this? What is an opposition to the publication of his Gospel, or opposition against him? Yet is not the World full of this? What is an opposition to the publication of his Gospel, cc n1 p-acp pno31? av vbz xx dt n1 j pp-f d? q-crq vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 293 Page 153
2284 an hatred to his Ministers, to his People, to his Laws, and holy Institutions, but an hatred to him? Christ hath so judged of it, he told some of the first Minister s of his Gospel, Math. 10. 14, 15. That in the day of Judgment it should be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrha than for those that did not receive them, and hear his words. an hatred to his Ministers, to his People, to his Laws, and holy Institutions, but an hatred to him? christ hath so judged of it, he told Some of the First Minister s of his Gospel, Math. 10. 14, 15. That in the day of Judgement it should be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrha than for those that did not receive them, and hear his words. dt n1 p-acp po31 n2, p-acp po31 n1, p-acp po31 n2, cc j n2, cc-acp dt n1 p-acp pno31? np1 vhz av vvn pp-f pn31, pns31 vvd d pp-f dt ord n1 zz pp-f po31 n1, np1 crd crd, crd cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pn31 vmd vbi av-dc j p-acp np1 cc np1 cs p-acp d cst vdd xx vvi pno32, cc vvi po31 n2. (18) sermon (DIV2) 293 Page 154
2285 Wicked men, and Enemies to the Gospel are in Scripture called unreasonable men, 2. Thessal. 3. 2. Absurd men. The absurdness, Wicked men, and Enemies to the Gospel Are in Scripture called unreasonable men, 2. Thessal. 3. 2. Absurd men. The absurdness, j n2, cc n2 p-acp dt n1 vbr p-acp n1 vvn j n2, crd n1. crd crd j n2. dt n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 293 Page 154
2286 and unreasonableness of men that are Enemies to Christ and the Gospel (for of such the Apostle speaketh there, praying to be delivered from those that are unreasonable upon many accounts, and unreasonableness of men that Are Enemies to christ and the Gospel (for of such the Apostle speaks there, praying to be Delivered from those that Are unreasonable upon many accounts, cc n1 pp-f n2 cst vbr n2 p-acp np1 cc dt n1 (c-acp pp-f d dt n1 vvz a-acp, vvg pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d cst vbr j p-acp d n2, (18) sermon (DIV2) 293 Page 154
2287 but eminently in this, that they hate, & do all the despight & mischief they can, to him who is full of Loves to them. but eminently in this, that they hate, & do all the despite & mischief they can, to him who is full of Loves to them. cc-acp av-j p-acp d, cst pns32 vvb, cc vdb d dt n1 cc n1 pns32 vmb, p-acp pno31 r-crq vbz j pp-f vvz p-acp pno32. (18) sermon (DIV2) 293 Page 154
2288 We shall sometimes find in men and women a strange aversion from such as truly Love them, they cannot get up their hearts, to love a man, We shall sometime find in men and women a strange aversion from such as truly Love them, they cannot get up their hearts, to love a man, pns12 vmb av vvi p-acp n2 cc n2 dt j n1 p-acp d c-acp av-j vvi pno32, pns32 vmbx vvi a-acp po32 n2, pc-acp vvi dt n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 293 Page 154
2289 or woman, that Loves them, but it is very brutish, very unreasonable for any of us to hate, or woman, that Loves them, but it is very brutish, very unreasonable for any of us to hate, cc n1, cst vvz pno32, cc-acp pn31 vbz av j, av j p-acp d pp-f pno12 pc-acp vvi, (18) sermon (DIV2) 293 Page 154
2290 and malign, and to seek to destroy one that Loves us. Such brutes are all those that are Enemies to Christ and his Gospel. and malign, and to seek to destroy one that Loves us. Such brutus's Are all those that Are Enemies to christ and his Gospel. cc vvi, cc pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi pi cst vvz pno12. d n2 vbr d d cst vbr n2 p-acp np1 cc po31 n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 293 Page 154
3399 And if Sons, then Heirs, Joynt-Heirs with Christ. And if Sons, then Heirs, Joynt-Heirs with christ. cc cs n2, cs n2, n2 p-acp np1. (22) sermon (DIV2) 416 Page 209
2291 Christ hath Loves for us, these Loves are declared in his Gospel, that declareth God in Christ reconciling the world to himself not imputing their sins; christ hath Loves for us, these Loves Are declared in his Gospel, that Declareth God in christ reconciling the world to himself not imputing their Sins; np1 vhz vvz p-acp pno12, d vvz vbr vvn p-acp po31 n1, cst vvz np1 p-acp np1 n-vvg dt n1 p-acp px31 xx vvg po32 n2; (18) sermon (DIV2) 293 Page 154
2292 the publication of the Gospel, is a great act of this Love, the faithful Ministers of the Gospel, are the Messengers to publish this Love; the publication of the Gospel, is a great act of this Love, the faithful Ministers of the Gospel, Are the Messengers to publish this Love; dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vbz dt j n1 pp-f d n1, dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, vbr dt n2 pc-acp vvi d n1; (18) sermon (DIV2) 293 Page 154
2293 what an unreasonable thing it is now for men to make them the But of their malice? I remember when the Jews cryed out concerning Christ, Crucify him, Crucify him, and Pilate asked them, what an unreasonable thing it is now for men to make them the But of their malice? I Remember when the jews cried out Concerning christ, Crucify him, Crucify him, and Pilate asked them, r-crq dt j n1 pn31 vbz av p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi pno32 av cc-acp pp-f po32 n1? pns11 vvb c-crq dt np2 vvd av vvg np1, vvi pno31, vvi pno31, cc np1 vvd pno32, (18) sermon (DIV2) 293 Page 154
2294 why? What evil hath he done? They like a company of unreasonable bruits could give him no answer, why? What evil hath he done? They like a company of unreasonable bruits could give him no answer, q-crq? q-crq n-jn vhz pns31 vdn? pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f j n2 vmd vvi pno31 dx n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 293 Page 154
2295 but still they cryed out the more, Crucify him, Crucify him. but still they cried out the more, Crucify him, Crucify him. cc-acp av pns32 vvd av dt av-dc, vvi pno31, vvi pno31. (18) sermon (DIV2) 293 Page 154
2296 Doth not the same brutish cry hold up even at this day in some wretches mouths. Does not the same brutish cry hold up even At this day in Some wretches mouths. vdz xx dt d j n1 vvb a-acp av p-acp d n1 p-acp d n2 n2. (18) sermon (DIV2) 293 Page 154
2297 They can give no reasonable account why they should oppose the publication of the Love of Christ to poor lost Sinners, They can give no reasonable account why they should oppose the publication of the Love of christ to poor lost Sinners, pns32 vmb vvi dx j n1 c-crq pns32 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp j j-vvn n2, (18) sermon (DIV2) 293 Page 154
2298 yet they do it with a rage reaching up to Heaven. This is now to be unreasonable men. yet they do it with a rage reaching up to Heaven. This is now to be unreasonable men. av pns32 vdb pn31 p-acp dt n1 vvg a-acp p-acp n1. d vbz av pc-acp vbi j n2. (18) sermon (DIV2) 293 Page 154
2299 why should you persecute him who loveth you. why should you persecute him who loves you. q-crq vmd pn22 vvi pno31 r-crq vvz pn22. (18) sermon (DIV2) 293 Page 154
2300 Yet verily as St. Paul said of himself The more he loved the Galathians the less he was beloved of them, So it feareth with Christ, Yet verily as Saint Paul said of himself The more he loved the Galatians the less he was Beloved of them, So it fears with christ, av av-j c-acp n1 np1 vvd pp-f px31 dt av-dc pns31 vvd dt np2 dt av-dc pns31 vbds vvn pp-f pno32, av pn31 vvz p-acp np1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 293 Page 154
2301 and all that hath relation to him the more faithful the Minister of Christ is in preaching the Gospel, the more diligent, and all that hath Relation to him the more faithful the Minister of christ is in preaching the Gospel, the more diligent, cc d cst vhz n1 p-acp pno31 dt av-dc j dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz p-acp vvg dt n1, dt av-dc j, (18) sermon (DIV2) 293 Page 154
2302 and zealous he is to gain Souls to Christ, the most hated he is, and the reason is because it thus fared with Christ. and zealous he is to gain Souls to christ, the most hated he is, and the reason is Because it thus fared with christ. cc j pns31 vbz pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp np1, dt av-ds j-vvn pns31 vbz, cc dt n1 vbz c-acp pn31 av vvd p-acp np1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 293 Page 154
2303 Joh. 15. 18. If the world hateth you, you know it hated me before it hated you. John 15. 18. If the world hates you, you know it hated me before it hated you. np1 crd crd cs dt n1 vvz pn22, pn22 vvb pn31 vvd pno11 p-acp pn31 vvd pn22. (18) sermon (DIV2) 293 Page 154
2304 But Oh let this reconcile your hearts unto Christ. That he hath Loves. No ingenuous man but will repay Love for Love. But O let this reconcile your hearts unto christ. That he hath Loves. No ingenuous man but will repay Love for Love. cc-acp uh vvb d vvi po22 n2 p-acp np1. cst pns31 vhz ng1. dx j n1 cc-acp vmb vvi n1 p-acp n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 293 Page 154
2305 He who repayeth hatred for Love, is of the Devil eminently, he doth Evil without a provocation, He who repayeth hatred for Love, is of the devil eminently, he does Evil without a provocation, pns31 r-crq vvz n1 p-acp n1, vbz pp-f dt n1 av-j, pns31 vdz j-jn p-acp dt n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 293 Page 155
2306 because he Loves to do Evil. Because he Loves to do Evil. c-acp pns31 vvz pc-acp vdi np1 (18) sermon (DIV2) 293 Page 155
2307 Secondly, What an Invitation doth this Notion afford to the most miserable, forlorn Souls, to Kiss the Son, to receive, Secondly, What an Invitation does this Notion afford to the most miserable, forlorn Souls, to Kiss the Son, to receive, ord, q-crq dt n1 vdz d n1 vvi p-acp dt av-ds j, j-vvn n2, pc-acp vvi dt n1, pc-acp vvi, (18) sermon (DIV2) 294 Page 155
2308 and close with the Lord Jesus Christ. and close with the Lord jesus christ. cc av-j p-acp dt n1 np1 np1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 294 Page 155
2309 Whilest our Lord was, upon the Earth, he told the people, That when he was lifted up he should draw all men after him. Alas! Whilst our Lord was, upon the Earth, he told the people, That when he was lifted up he should draw all men After him. Alas! cs po12 n1 vbds, p-acp dt n1, pns31 vvd dt n1, cst c-crq pns31 vbds vvn a-acp pns31 vmd vvi d n2 p-acp pno31. uh! (18) sermon (DIV2) 294 Page 155
2310 that this word [ All ] in that Text must be englished by Many. Christ is lifted up upon the Cross, that this word [ All ] in that Text must be englished by Many. christ is lifted up upon the Cross, cst d n1 [ d ] p-acp d n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d. np1 vbz vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 294 Page 155
2311 and therein he hath shewed us, that he hath Loves, Infinite Loves: For Greater Love than this hath no man shewn, and therein he hath showed us, that he hath Loves, Infinite Loves: For Greater Love than this hath no man shown, cc av pns31 vhz vvn pno12, cst pns31 vhz vvz, j vvz: p-acp jc n1 cs d vhz dx n1 vvn, (18) sermon (DIV2) 294 Page 155
3434 for more experiences of the Grace of Christ. for more experiences of the Grace of christ. p-acp dc n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (22) sermon (DIV2) 419 Page 211
2313 Yet how few are drawn after him? How few can be persuaded to accept him as their Lord and Saviour? What is the reason one man is drawn after his sensual Appetites, Yet how few Are drawn After him? How few can be persuaded to accept him as their Lord and Saviour? What is the reason one man is drawn After his sensual Appetites, av c-crq d vbr vvn p-acp pno31? c-crq d vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp po32 n1 cc n1? q-crq vbz dt n1 crd n1 vbz vvn p-acp po31 j n2, (18) sermon (DIV2) 294 Page 155
2314 after his Lusts, and those draw quite from Christ? Men cannot be his Disciples, except they deny themselves, mortify their Members. After his Lustiest, and those draw quite from christ? Men cannot be his Disciples, except they deny themselves, mortify their Members. p-acp po31 n2, cc d vvb av p-acp np1? np1 vmbx vbi po31 n2, c-acp pns32 vvb px32, vvi po32 n2. (18) sermon (DIV2) 294 Page 155
2315 Others are drawn after the World, and are not at leasure to come to Christ; Others Are drawn After the World, and Are not At leisure to come to christ; ng2-jn vbr vvn p-acp dt n1, cc vbr xx p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1; (18) sermon (DIV2) 294 Page 155
2316 and besides, the friendship of the World is enmity with God! Others have some thoughts of coming to Christ, and beside, the friendship of the World is enmity with God! Others have Some thoughts of coming to christ, cc a-acp, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz n1 p-acp np1 n2-jn vhb d n2 pp-f vvg p-acp np1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 294 Page 155
2317 but they are afraid Christ should not receive them. but they Are afraid christ should not receive them. cc-acp pns32 vbr j np1 vmd xx vvi pno32. (18) sermon (DIV2) 294 Page 155
2318 I shall have occasion to Speak to the 2 d sort when I come to the next Proposition, to shew you that Christs Loves are better then Wine: Indeed both to the first and Second I might Speak as Saul once to his Courtyers will the Son of Jesse give you Vine-Yards, &c. Can the World, can your Lusts, give you Peace of Conscience and joy in the holy Ghost? Will they bring you to the favour of God, I shall have occasion to Speak to the 2 worser sort when I come to the next Proposition, to show you that Christ Loves Are better then Wine: Indeed both to the First and Second I might Speak as Saul once to his Courtiers will the Son of Jesse give you Vine-Yards, etc. Can the World, can your Lustiest, give you Peace of Conscience and joy in the holy Ghost? Will they bring you to the favour of God, pns11 vmb vhi n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt crd jc n1 c-crq pns11 vvb p-acp dt ord n1, pc-acp vvi pn22 cst npg1 vvz vbr jc cs n1: av av-d p-acp dt ord cc ord pns11 vmd vvi p-acp np1 a-acp p-acp po31 n2 vmb dt n1 pp-f np1 vvb pn22 n2, av vmb dt n1, vmb po22 n2, vvb pn22 n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j n1? n1 pns32 vvi pn22 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 294 Page 155
2319 and to eternal Life? But they are onely the 3 d Sort whom I would here Speak to. and to Eternal Life? But they Are only the 3 worser Sort whom I would Here Speak to. cc p-acp j n1? p-acp pns32 vbr av-j dt crd jc vvb r-crq pns11 vmd av vvb p-acp. (18) sermon (DIV2) 294 Page 155
2320 Is there a Soul here that is almost persuaded to be a Christian? A Christian, not in Name, Is there a Soul Here that is almost persuaded to be a Christian? A Christian, not in Name, vbz pc-acp dt n1 av cst vbz av vvn pc-acp vbi dt njp? dt njp, xx p-acp n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 294 Page 155
2321 but in Deed, and is afraid Christ should not be willing to receive it? Hear what God saith 2 Cor. 6. 17. Come out from amongst them, but in Deed, and is afraid christ should not be willing to receive it? Hear what God Says 2 Cor. 6. 17. Come out from among them, cc-acp p-acp n1, cc vbz j np1 vmd xx vbi j pc-acp vvi pn31? np1 r-crq np1 vvz crd np1 crd crd vvb av p-acp p-acp pno32, (18) sermon (DIV2) 294 Page 155
2322 and be you separate (saith the Lord) and touch not the unclean thing, and I will receive you. and be you separate (Says the Lord) and touch not the unclean thing, and I will receive you. cc vbb pn22 vvb (vvz dt n1) cc vvb xx dt j n1, cc pns11 vmb vvi pn22. (18) sermon (DIV2) 294 Page 155
2323 Observe what I have bin discoursing, Christ hath Loves, an Inclination and Propension to do good to the Sons of Men; Observe what I have been discoursing, christ hath Loves, an Inclination and Propension to do good to the Sons of Men; vvb r-crq pns11 vhb vbn vvg, np1 vhz vvz, dt n1 cc n1 pc-acp vdi j p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2; (18) sermon (DIV2) 294 Page 155
2324 He hath declared it in a variety of gracious Acts from before the Foundation of the World. He hath declared it in a variety of gracious Acts from before the Foundation of the World. pns31 vhz vvn pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2 p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 294 Page 155
2325 It encouraged the Servants of Benhadad to go to Ahab, to beg their Masters Life, that they had heard that the Kings of Israel were merciful Kings. It encouraged the Servants of Benhadad to go to Ahab, to beg their Masters Life, that they had herd that the Kings of Israel were merciful Kings. pn31 vvd dt n2 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi po32 ng1 n1, cst pns32 vhd vvn d dt n2 pp-f np1 vbdr j n2. (18) sermon (DIV2) 294 Page 155
2326 Let this be an incouragement to you to come to Christ, to hear that Christ is a merciful High Priest, who casteth away none that cometh unto him. Let this be an encouragement to you to come to christ, to hear that christ is a merciful High Priest, who Cast away none that comes unto him. vvb d vbi dt n1 p-acp pn22 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi cst np1 vbz dt j j n1, r-crq vvz av pix cst vvz p-acp pno31. (18) sermon (DIV2) 294 Page 155
2327 Certainly it would incourage the greatest malefactor to go to a Prince to beg his pardon, Certainly it would encourage the greatest Malefactor to go to a Prince to beg his pardon, av-j pn31 vmd vvi dt js n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 294 Page 155
2328 and to th•o• himself into the arms of his grace and mercy, if he could but be persuaded, that the Prince were full of Love, and to th•o• himself into the arms of his grace and mercy, if he could but be persuaded, that the Prince were full of Love, cc p-acp n1 px31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, cs pns31 vmd cc-acp vbi vvn, cst dt n1 vbdr j pp-f n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 294 Page 156
2329 and had a particular propension and inclination of kindness to the family from which he derived. and had a particular propension and inclination of kindness to the family from which he derived. cc vhd dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vvd. (18) sermon (DIV2) 294 Page 156
2330 This you have heard particularly made good to you concerning Christ. This you have herd particularly made good to you Concerning christ. np1 pn22 vhb vvn av-jn vvn j p-acp pn22 vvg np1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 294 Page 156
2331 You that have been the greatest trangressors, the oldest Sinners, yet return and come, I remember, You that have been the greatest transgressors, the oldest Sinners, yet return and come, I Remember, pn22 cst vhb vbn dt js n2, dt js n2, av vvb cc vvi, pns11 vvb, (18) sermon (DIV2) 294 Page 156
2332 when Isaac told Esau, that Jacob had come before him, and got the blessing, he replyed, Father thou hast many blessings, bless me also. when Isaac told Esau, that Jacob had come before him, and god the blessing, he replied, Father thou hast many blessings, bless me also. c-crq np1 vvd np1, cst np1 vhd vvn p-acp pno31, cc vvd dt n1, pns31 vvd, n1 pns21 vh2 d n2, vvb pno11 av. (18) sermon (DIV2) 294 Page 156
2333 It may be you may be thinking so in your hearts, such, and such persons, they have obtained the blessing, they had not been so vile, It may be you may be thinking so in your hearts, such, and such Persons, they have obtained the blessing, they had not been so vile, pn31 vmb vbi pn22 vmb vbi vvg av p-acp po22 n2, d, cc d n2, pns32 vhb vvn dt n1, pns32 vhd xx vbn av j, (18) sermon (DIV2) 294 Page 156
2334 so prosane as I have been. so Profane as I have been. av j c-acp pns11 vhb vbn. (18) sermon (DIV2) 294 Page 156
2335 O but yet remember, the Lord Jesus Christ hath many blessings, not Love, but Loves, come unto him, O but yet Remember, the Lord jesus christ hath many blessings, not Love, but Loves, come unto him, sy cc-acp av vvb, dt n1 np1 np1 vhz d n2, xx n1, p-acp vvz, vvb p-acp pno31, (18) sermon (DIV2) 294 Page 156
2336 and he shall bless thee also. and he shall bless thee also. cc pns31 vmb vvi pno21 av. (18) sermon (DIV2) 294 Page 156
2337 When thy thoughts are overwhelm'd in the thoughts of thy sins, sink them again into the thoughts of Christs Loves, thou wilt find that is as great a depth as the other is; When thy thoughts Are overwhelmed in the thoughts of thy Sins, sink them again into the thoughts of Christ Loves, thou wilt find that is as great a depth as the other is; c-crq po21 n2 vbr vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f po21 n2, vvb pno32 av p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 vvz, pns21 vm2 vvi cst vbz a-acp j dt n1 p-acp dt n-jn vbz; (18) sermon (DIV2) 294 Page 156
2338 Yea thou will find the same difference as betwixt the Shore, and the main Sea ▪ Near the Shore the Mariner may find it several fathom water enough to drown a man: Yea thou will find the same difference as betwixt the Shore, and the main Sea ▪ Near the Shore the Mariner may find it several fathom water enough to drown a man: uh pns21 vmb vvi dt d n1 c-acp p-acp dt n1, cc dt j n1 ▪ av-j dt n1 dt n1 vmb vvi pn31 j n1 n1 av-d pc-acp vvi dt n1: (18) sermon (DIV2) 294 Page 156
2339 But off at Sea, he finds himself out of the soundings, all the lines he hath will find no bottom So a Soul in the thoughts of his sins may find himself beyond his depth, he is drowned in the thoughts of them. But off At Sea, he finds himself out of the soundings, all the lines he hath will find no bottom So a Soul in the thoughts of his Sins may find himself beyond his depth, he is drowned in the thoughts of them. cc-acp a-acp p-acp n1, pns31 vvz px31 av pp-f dt n2-vvg, d dt n2 pns31 vhz vmb vvi dx n1 av dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n2 vmb vvi px31 p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f pno32. (18) sermon (DIV2) 294 Page 156
2340 Ah but yet there is a Sounding, his Sins are not Infinite; Ah but yet there is a Sounding, his Sins Are not Infinite; uh p-acp av pc-acp vbz dt j-vvg, po31 n2 vbr xx j; (18) sermon (DIV2) 294 Page 156
2341 so there is a sounding, but if he lancheth his thoughts into the depths of Gods grace, so there is a sounding, but if he launcheth his thoughts into the depths of God's grace, av a-acp vbz dt j-vvg, cc-acp cs pns31 vvz po31 n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 294 Page 156
2342 and Christs Loves, there is no soundings, let therefore no Soul be discouraged from coming unto Christ. Fourthly. and Christ Loves, there is no soundings, let Therefore no Soul be discouraged from coming unto christ. Fourthly. cc npg1 vvz, pc-acp vbz dx n2-vvg, vvb av dx n1 vbb vvn p-acp vvg p-acp np1. ord. (18) sermon (DIV2) 294 Page 156
2343 Hath Christ Loves? How sutable a Saviour hath God provided for poor sinful creatures. The Apostle to the Hebrews Heb. 7. 26. having said of Christ. Hath christ Loves? How suitable a Saviour hath God provided for poor sinful creatures. The Apostle to the Hebrews Hebrew 7. 26. having said of christ. vhz np1 vvz? c-crq j dt n1 vhz np1 vvn p-acp j j n2. dt n1 p-acp dt np1 np1 crd crd vhg vvn pp-f np1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 295 Page 156
2344 v. 25. That he is able to the uttermost to Save them that come unto God by him addeth For such an high Priest became us, &c. Give me leave upon this argument to make use of the same words. v. 25. That he is able to the uttermost to Save them that come unto God by him adds For such an high Priest became us, etc. Give me leave upon this argument to make use of the same words. n1 crd cst pns31 vbz j p-acp dt j p-acp p-acp pno32 cst vvb p-acp np1 p-acp pno31 vvz p-acp d dt j n1 vvd pno12, av vvb pno11 vvi p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f dt d n2. (18) sermon (DIV2) 295 Page 156
2345 Christ hath Loves, such a Saviour became the Sons of men, and that upon a three fold account. christ hath Loves, such a Saviour became the Sons of men, and that upon a three fold account. np1 vhz vvz, d dt n1 vvd dt n2 pp-f n2, cc cst p-acp dt crd n1 n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 295 Page 156
2346 1. As love stands opposed to hatred, and wrath, and Enmity. 1. As love Stands opposed to hatred, and wrath, and Enmity. crd p-acp n1 vvz vvn p-acp n1, cc n1, cc n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 296 Page 156
2347 Considering man as Gods Creature, he was not hated of God, God h•teth not the work of his own hand; Considering man as God's Creature, he was not hated of God, God h•teth not the work of his own hand; vvg n1 c-acp ng1 n1, pns31 vbds xx vvn pp-f np1, np1 vvz xx dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1; (18) sermon (DIV2) 296 Page 156
2348 but considering him as a lapsed creature as degenerated into the Plant of a strange Vine, but considering him as a lapsed creature as degenerated into the Plant of a strange Vine, cc-acp vvg pno31 p-acp dt vvn n1 c-acp vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 296 Page 156
2349 after that God had created him a generous, noble plant, so he became the object of Gods wrath, hatred, and Enmity. After that God had created him a generous, noble plant, so he became the Object of God's wrath, hatred, and Enmity. c-acp cst np1 vhd vvn pno31 dt j, j n1, av pns31 vvd dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, n1, cc n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 296 Page 156
2369 Less than infinite Loves, and variety of gracious inclinations, a readiness to serve our Souls in a variety of distresses with a sutable Supply of grace, grace suited to every necessity of our Souls could not have fitted our Souls which have not only wants and infirmities, Less than infinite Loves, and variety of gracious inclinations, a readiness to serve our Souls in a variety of Distresses with a suitable Supply of grace, grace suited to every necessity of our Souls could not have fitted our Souls which have not only Wants and infirmities, dc cs j vvz, cc n1 pp-f j n2, dt n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, n1 vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f po12 n2 vmd xx vhi vvn po12 n2 r-crq vhb xx av-j vvz cc n2, (18) sermon (DIV2) 298 Page 157
2350 We were Children of wrath by nature saith the Apostle, E ph. 2. 3. God is angry with the wicked every day, How Sutable, to us now is it, to have a Saviour? That is Love, and who hath Loves, considering the aversion in the holy Divine Beeing, from Mankind as rebellious Seed, a Seed of Evil ▪ doers? Who could have suited us to have become a Saviour unto us, We were Children of wrath by nature Says the Apostle, E ph. 2. 3. God is angry with the wicked every day, How Suitable, to us now is it, to have a Saviour? That is Love, and who hath Loves, considering the aversion in the holy Divine Being, from Mankind as rebellious Seed, a Seed of Evil ▪ doers? Who could have suited us to have become a Saviour unto us, pns12 vbdr n2 pp-f n1 p-acp n1 vvz dt n1, sy n1. crd crd np1 vbz j p-acp dt j d n1, c-crq j, p-acp pno12 av vbz pn31, pc-acp vhi dt n1? cst vbz n1, cc r-crq vhz vvz, vvg dt n1 p-acp dt j j-jn vbg, p-acp n1 c-acp j n1, dt n1 pp-f j-jn ▪ n2? q-crq vmd vhi vvn pno12 pc-acp vhi vvn dt n1 p-acp pno12, (18) sermon (DIV2) 296 Page 157
2351 but one who had akind propension, and inclination to us, inclining him to the great work of mans Redemption, but one who had akind propension, and inclination to us, inclining him to the great work of men Redemption, cc-acp pi r-crq vhd j n1, cc n1 p-acp pno12, vvg pno31 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f ng1 n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 296 Page 157
2352 and Reconciliation to God, especially also considering, that there could be no remission of sins without blood, no reconciliation without the reconcilers Death, he had need have loves that should dye for his Friend, and Reconciliation to God, especially also considering, that there could be no remission of Sins without blood, no reconciliation without the reconcilers Death, he had need have loves that should die for his Friend, cc n1 p-acp np1, av-j av vvg, cst a-acp vmd vbi dx n1 pp-f n2 p-acp n1, dx n1 p-acp dt ng1 n1, pns31 vhd n1 vhi n2 cst vmd vvi p-acp po31 n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 296 Page 157
2353 and he much more who should dye for Enemies that were by his death to be made friends. and he much more who should die for Enemies that were by his death to be made Friends. cc pns31 av-d dc r-crq vmd vvi p-acp n2 cst vbdr p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vbi vvn n2. (18) sermon (DIV2) 296 Page 157
2354 2. As Loves signifies multitude, and infinitness of Love. We have all a multitude of sins, 2. As Loves signifies multitude, and infiniteness of Love. We have all a multitude of Sins, crd p-acp vvz vvz n1, cc n1 pp-f n1. pns12 vhb d dt n1 pp-f n2, (18) sermon (DIV2) 297 Page 157
2355 and there is a kind of infiniteness in sin; and there is a kind of infiniteness in since; cc pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1; (18) sermon (DIV2) 297 Page 157
2356 indeed our Acts of Sin are not infinite, we cannot number them, we cannot measure them, indeed our Acts of since Are not infinite, we cannot number them, we cannot measure them, av po12 n2 pp-f n1 vbr xx j, pns12 vmbx vvi pno32, pns12 vmbx vvi pno32, (18) sermon (DIV2) 297 Page 157
2357 but they are to be numbred, that is our comfort; so that the ballance is on Gods side, he hath infinite Mercies. but they Are to be numbered, that is our Comfort; so that the balance is on God's side, he hath infinite mercies. cc-acp pns32 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn, cst vbz po12 n1; av cst dt n1 vbz p-acp ng1 n1, pns31 vhz j n2. (18) sermon (DIV2) 297 Page 157
2358 But there is an infiniteness of a will to sin in every Sinners heart, if a Sinner were let alone he hath such a depth of vileness in his heart, that if he were to live infinitely he would sin without limits, without bounds, infinitely; But there is an infiniteness of a will to sin in every Sinners heart, if a Sinner were let alone he hath such a depth of vileness in his heart, that if he were to live infinitely he would sin without Limits, without bounds, infinitely; p-acp pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2 n1, cs dt n1 vbdr vvn av-j pns31 vhz d dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1, cst cs pns31 vbdr pc-acp vvi av-j pns31 vmd vvi p-acp n2, p-acp n2, av-j; (18) sermon (DIV2) 297 Page 157
2359 there is an infiniteness in the guilt of Sin, we had need of a Saviour that should have Loves, there is an infiniteness in the guilt of since, we had need of a Saviour that should have Loves, pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pns12 vhd n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vmd vhi vvz, (18) sermon (DIV2) 297 Page 157
2360 an infinite of Love, a multitude of Mercies for our multitude of Sins, numberless pardons for numberless Sinnings; an infinite of Love, a multitude of mercies for our multitude of Sins, numberless Pardons for numberless Sinnings; dt j pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp po12 n1 pp-f n2, j n2 p-acp j n2; (18) sermon (DIV2) 297 Page 157
2361 we Sinned yesterday, we sin this day, and we shall sin to morrow If Christ had not Loves, we could have no hopes. we Sinned yesterday, we sin this day, and we shall sin to morrow If christ had not Loves, we could have no hope's. pns12 vvn av-an, pns12 vvb d n1, cc pns12 vmb vvi p-acp n1 cs np1 vhd xx vvz, pns12 vmd vhi dx n2. (18) sermon (DIV2) 297 Page 157
2362 3. Thirdly such a Saviour became us. As Loves signifyes a Variety of gracious inclinations. 3. Thirdly such a Saviour became us. As Loves signifies a Variety of gracious inclinations. crd ord d dt n1 vvd pno12. p-acp vvz vvz dt n1 pp-f j n2. (18) sermon (DIV2) 298 Page 157
2363 We have a variety of wants, Our wants are not all of one nature, we have need of Love to pardon us and to bring us into a state of favour, Love to preserve us, We have a variety of Wants, Our Wants Are not all of one nature, we have need of Love to pardon us and to bring us into a state of favour, Love to preserve us, pns12 vhb dt n1 pp-f n2, po12 n2 vbr xx d pp-f crd n1, pns12 vhb n1 pp-f n1 p-acp vvb pno12 cc pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvb pc-acp vvi pno12, (18) sermon (DIV2) 298 Page 157
2364 and uphold us when we are in such a state of favour, One or another gracious aspect, and uphold us when we Are in such a state of favour, One or Another gracious aspect, cc vvi pno12 c-crq pns12 vbr p-acp d dt n1 pp-f n1, crd cc j-jn j n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 298 Page 157
2365 and inclination of Christ, would not have been enough for our Souls, which are not onely miserable, and inclination of christ, would not have been enough for our Souls, which Are not only miserable, cc n1 pp-f np1, vmd xx vhi vbn av-d p-acp po12 n2, r-crq vbr xx av-j j, (18) sermon (DIV2) 298 Page 157
2366 and stand in need of mercy, but poor, and stand in need of the riches of divine grace, and stand in need of mercy, but poor, and stand in need of the riches of divine grace, cc vvb p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp j, cc vvb p-acp n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f j-jn n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 298 Page 157
2367 and naked, and stand in need of the long White robe of Christs righteousness, and blind, and stand in need of his Eye Salve. We are all Emptiness, and naked, and stand in need of the long White robe of Christ righteousness, and blind, and stand in need of his Eye Salve. We Are all Emptiness, cc j, cc vvb p-acp n1 pp-f dt j j-jn n1 pp-f npg1 n1, cc j, cc vvb p-acp n1 pp-f po31 vvb n1. pns12 vbr d n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 298 Page 157
2371 Fifthly, Let this report of Christ to your Souls ingage you to indeavour to be made the Objects of these Loves. Fifthly, Let this report of christ to your Souls engage you to endeavour to be made the Objects of these Loves. ord, vvb d n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po22 n2 vvb pn22 pc-acp vvi pc-acp vbi vvn dt n2 pp-f d vvz. (18) sermon (DIV2) 299 Page 157
2372 I have observed to you before, that this text doth not speak of the Love of Christ, with respect to his Father but with respect to us, to the Sons of men; I have observed to you before, that this text does not speak of the Love of christ, with respect to his Father but with respect to us, to the Sons of men; pns11 vhb vvn p-acp pn22 p-acp, cst d n1 vdz xx vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1 cc-acp p-acp n1 p-acp pno12, p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2; (18) sermon (DIV2) 299 Page 158
2373 they are the objects of the Loves of Christ here mentioned. they Are the objects of the Loves of christ Here mentioned. pns32 vbr dt n2 pp-f dt vvz pp-f np1 av vvn. (18) sermon (DIV2) 299 Page 158
2374 How should we all study and indeavour that we may be the Beloved, the objects of these Loves, not of his Love onely, but of his Loves. How should we all study and endeavour that we may be the beloved, the objects of these Loves, not of his Love only, but of his Loves. q-crq vmd pns12 av-d vvi cc n1 cst pns12 vmb vbi dt j-vvn, dt n2 pp-f d vvz, xx pp-f po31 n1 av-j, cc-acp pp-f po31 ng1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 299 Page 158
2375 Arminians keep a great deal of stir with a Philanthropy in Christ, a common Love, which he hath for all the Sons, and daughters of men. Arminians keep a great deal of stir with a Philanthropy in christ, a Common Love, which he hath for all the Sons, and daughters of men. njp2 vvi dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1, dt j n1, r-crq pns31 vhz p-acp d dt n2, cc n2 pp-f n2. (18) sermon (DIV2) 299 Page 158
2376 Nor is the question betwixt them, and other Divines so much about the thing, as the extent of it. Nor is the question betwixt them, and other Divines so much about the thing, as the extent of it. ccx vbz dt n1 p-acp pno32, cc n-jn n2-jn av av-d p-acp dt n1, c-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. (18) sermon (DIV2) 299 Page 158
2377 Sober Divines will (many of them) grant in Christ a common Love to all mankind and speak of some things which they take to be the effects, and products of it; Sobrium Divines will (many of them) grant in christ a Common Love to all mankind and speak of Some things which they take to be the effects, and products of it; j n2-jn n1 (av-d pp-f pno32) vvb p-acp np1 dt j n1 p-acp d n1 cc vvb pp-f d n2 r-crq pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi dt n2, cc n2 pp-f pn31; (18) sermon (DIV2) 299 Page 158
2378 but admit it, yet it is certain he hath also an NONLATINALPHABET, a good pleasure of his will, but admit it, yet it is certain he hath also an, a good pleasure of his will, cc-acp vvb pn31, av pn31 vbz j pns31 vhz av dt, dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 299 Page 158
2379 or Special kindness to some Souls. So he hath Loves; or Special kindness to Some Souls. So he hath Loves; cc j n1 p-acp d n2. av pns31 vhz ng1; (18) sermon (DIV2) 299 Page 158
2380 that is, the benignity, and kindness of his inclinations is more to Some than to others. that is, the benignity, and kindness of his inclinations is more to some than to Others. d vbz, dt n1, cc n1 pp-f po31 n2 vbz av-dc p-acp d cs p-acp n2-jn. (18) sermon (DIV2) 299 Page 158
2381 Let none of us satisfy our selves to be the Object of Christs Love, unless we be the object of his Loves. I shall press this onely with One Argument. It is this; Let none of us satisfy our selves to be the Object of Christ Love, unless we be the Object of his Loves. I shall press this only with One Argument. It is this; vvb pix pp-f pno12 vvi po12 n2 pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, cs pns12 vbb dt n1 pp-f po31 ng1. pns11 vmb vvi d av-j p-acp crd n1. pn31 vbz d; (18) sermon (DIV2) 299 Page 158
2382 Nothing but the Loves of Christ can serve our Souls as to their true Spiritual and eternal Concernment. Nothing but the Loves of christ can serve our Souls as to their true Spiritual and Eternal Concernment. pix p-acp dt vvz pp-f np1 vmb vvi po12 n2 a-acp p-acp po32 j j cc j n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 299 Page 158
2383 There is a great stir made in the world, about a common Love which Christ should have for all the Sons, There is a great stir made in the world, about a Common Love which christ should have for all the Sons, pc-acp vbz dt j n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt j n1 r-crq np1 vmd vhi p-acp d dt n2, (18) sermon (DIV2) 299 Page 158
2384 and daughters of men, and there are many that would make the Death of Christ to be the Effect of this Common Love. And so conclude that he intentionally dyed for all and Every man. and daughters of men, and there Are many that would make the Death of christ to be the Effect of this Common Love. And so conclude that he intentionally died for all and Every man. cc n2 pp-f n2, cc pc-acp vbr d cst vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vbi dt vvb pp-f d j n1. cc av vvi cst pns31 av-j vvn p-acp d cc d n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 299 Page 158
2385 Others are not of that mind, but yet will allow, all men and women in the world to receive some good from Christ and that not onely considered as God over all blessed for ever, and one with his Father, and so in him we live, move and have our Being; Others Are not of that mind, but yet will allow, all men and women in the world to receive Some good from christ and that not only considered as God over all blessed for ever, and one with his Father, and so in him we live, move and have our Being; ng2-jn vbr xx pp-f d n1, cc-acp av vmb vvi, d n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi d j p-acp np1 cc cst xx av-j vvn p-acp np1 p-acp d j-vvn p-acp av, cc crd p-acp po31 n1, cc av p-acp pno31 pns12 vvb, vvb cc vhb po12 vbg; (18) sermon (DIV2) 299 Page 158
2386 But as Mediator. It is from him they say, that the world yet stands, that the Gospel is preached to the worst of men. But as Mediator. It is from him they say, that the world yet Stands, that the Gospel is preached to the worst of men. cc-acp c-acp n1. pn31 vbz p-acp pno31 pns32 vvb, cst dt n1 av vvz, cst dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt js pp-f n2. (18) sermon (DIV2) 299 Page 158
2387 I see little in this worth the contending for. I see little in this worth the contending for. pns11 vvb av-j p-acp d n1 dt vvg p-acp. (18) sermon (DIV2) 299 Page 158
2388 I would gladly know what real advantage accrueth to any Soul from being the common object of Divine Love? Admitting that all shal! I would gladly know what real advantage accrueth to any Soul from being the Common Object of Divine Love? Admitting that all shall! pns11 vmd av-j vvi r-crq j n1 vvz p-acp d n1 p-acp vbg dt j n1 pp-f j-jn n1? vvg cst d vmb! (18) sermon (DIV2) 299 Page 158
2389 not be saved for whom Christ dyed (which they must hold who hold that Christ dyed for all and every man, not be saved for whom christ died (which they must hold who hold that christ died for all and every man, xx vbi vvn p-acp ro-crq np1 vvd (r-crq pns32 vmb vvi r-crq vvb cst np1 vvd p-acp d cc d n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 299 Page 158
2390 unless they hold universal Salvation) I would fain know what relief any Soul can have from this notion of Christs dying for all which some so much contend for? Supposing that all men shall not be saved, unless they hold universal Salvation) I would fain know what relief any Soul can have from this notion of Christ dying for all which Some so much contend for? Supposing that all men shall not be saved, cs pns32 vvb j n1) pns11 vmd av-j vvi r-crq n1 d n1 vmb vhi p-acp d n1 pp-f npg1 vvg p-acp d r-crq d av av-d vvi p-acp? vvg cst d n2 vmb xx vbi vvn, (18) sermon (DIV2) 299 Page 158
2391 but those onely, whom Christ hath loved with a Special Love? Nothing can possibly revive a Soul troubled as to its Spiritual, but those only, whom christ hath loved with a Special Love? Nothing can possibly revive a Soul troubled as to its Spiritual, cc-acp d av-j, ro-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp dt j n1? np1 vmb av-j vvi dt n1 vvn a-acp p-acp po31 j, (18) sermon (DIV2) 299 Page 158
2392 and eternal concerns, but some evidence of that. and Eternal concerns, but Some evidence of that. cc j vvz, cc-acp d n1 pp-f d. (18) sermon (DIV2) 299 Page 158
2393 It is said of the young man who came to Christ so hopefully, Mar. 10. 21. kneeling to him, It is said of the young man who Come to christ so hopefully, Mar. 10. 21. kneeling to him, pn31 vbz vvn pp-f dt j n1 r-crq vvd p-acp np1 av av-j, np1 crd crd vvg p-acp pno31, (18) sermon (DIV2) 299 Page 158
2394 & saying, Master what good thing may I do that I may obtain everlasting Life; that he loved him. & saying, Master what good thing may I do that I may obtain everlasting Life; that he loved him. cc vvg, vvb q-crq j n1 vmb pns11 vdi cst pns11 vmb vvi j n1; cst pns31 vvd pno31. (18) sermon (DIV2) 299 Page 159
2395 With that general Love which he hath for all his Creatures especially such as have any seeds of goodness in them; With that general Love which he hath for all his Creatures especially such as have any seeds of Goodness in them; p-acp cst j n1 r-crq pns31 vhz p-acp d po31 n2 av-j d c-acp vhb d n2 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32; (18) sermon (DIV2) 299 Page 159
2396 yet the Text saith he went away Sorrowful. Let us labour for the Special Love of Christ: yet the Text Says he went away Sorrowful. Let us labour for the Special Love of christ: av dt n1 vvz pns31 vvd av j. vvb pno12 vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1: (18) sermon (DIV2) 299 Page 159
2397 Such tokens of his Love as may distinguish betwixt us and those who shall perish. Such tokens of his Love as may distinguish betwixt us and those who shall perish. d n2 pp-f po31 n1 c-acp vmb vvi p-acp pno12 cc d r-crq vmb vvi. (18) sermon (DIV2) 299 Page 159
2398 But (to shut up this Discourse.) This notion calleth upon all of us who would be like Christ to have Loves also. But (to shut up this Discourse.) This notion calls upon all of us who would be like christ to have Loves also. p-acp (p-acp vvn a-acp d n1.) d n1 vvz p-acp d pp-f pno12 r-crq vmd vbi j np1 pc-acp vhi vvz av. (18) sermon (DIV2) 300 Page 159
2399 There are two Loves, which are much our duty upon this view of our great Lord and Master, 1. Love to him. 2 Love to our Neighbours, especially those in whom any thing of Christs appears. There Are two Loves, which Are much our duty upon this view of our great Lord and Master, 1. Love to him. 2 Love to our Neighbours, especially those in whom any thing of Christ appears. pc-acp vbr crd vvz, r-crq vbr d po12 n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f po12 j n1 cc n1, crd vvb p-acp pno31. crd vvb p-acp po12 n2, av-j d p-acp ro-crq d n1 pp-f npg1 vvz. (18) sermon (DIV2) 300 Page 159
2400 1. It calls to us for Loves to Christ. This in point of gratitude; 1. It calls to us for Loves to christ. This in point of gratitude; crd pn31 vvz p-acp pno12 p-acp vvz p-acp np1. d p-acp n1 pp-f n1; (18) sermon (DIV2) 301 Page 159
2401 If (Saith our Saviour) you love them which love you, what reward have you? Do not even the Publicanes the same? Our Love to Christ is but a Love to him who hath Loves for us, If (Says our Saviour) you love them which love you, what reward have you? Do not even the Publicans the same? Our Love to christ is but a Love to him who hath Loves for us, cs (vvz po12 n1) pn22 vvb pno32 r-crq vvb pn22, q-crq n1 vhb pn22? vdb xx av dt n2 dt d? po12 n1 p-acp np1 vbz p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno31 r-crq vhz vvz p-acp pno12, (18) sermon (DIV2) 301 Page 159
2402 and indeed this speaketh to all men for Love to him, but more especially, O Love ye the Lord, all you his Saints. and indeed this speaks to all men for Love to him, but more especially, Oh Love you the Lord, all you his Saints. cc av d vvz p-acp d n2 p-acp n1 p-acp pno31, cc-acp av-dc av-j, uh vvb pn22 dt n1, d pn22 po31 n2. (18) sermon (DIV2) 301 Page 159
2403 It is the opinion of great Divines, that all the world is beholden to Christ as Mediator, that from his Mediation there issueth some good to the worst of men. It is the opinion of great Divines, that all the world is beholden to christ as Mediator, that from his Mediation there issueth Some good to the worst of men. pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f j n2-jn, cst d dt n1 vbz vvi p-acp np1 p-acp n1, cst p-acp po31 n1 a-acp vvz d j p-acp dt js pp-f n2. (18) sermon (DIV2) 301 Page 159
2404 But he hath eminently extended his Love to his Saints, he hath loved them with a singular Love. But he hath eminently extended his Love to his Saints, he hath loved them with a singular Love. p-acp pns31 vhz av-j vvn po31 n1 p-acp po31 n2, pns31 vhz vvn pno32 p-acp dt j n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 301 Page 159
2405 If there should be Love wanting in their hearts to Christ they should be of all men, If there should be Love wanting in their hearts to christ they should be of all men, cs pc-acp vmd vbi n1 vvg p-acp po32 n2 p-acp np1 pns32 vmd vbi pp-f d n2, (18) sermon (DIV2) 301 Page 159
2406 and women in the world most inexcusable, what could he have done for any of the Sons of Men which he hath not done for them? What greater thing could they have asked of him, and women in the world most inexcusable, what could he have done for any of the Sons of Men which he hath not done for them? What greater thing could they have asked of him, cc n2 p-acp dt n1 av-ds j, q-crq vmd pns31 vhi vdn p-acp d pp-f dt n2 pp-f n2 r-crq pns31 vhz xx vdn p-acp pno32? q-crq jc n1 vmd pns32 vhb vvn pp-f pno31, (18) sermon (DIV2) 301 Page 159
2407 then he hath prevented them in asking? O Love you the Lord all you they that believe. then he hath prevented them in asking? O Love you the Lord all you they that believe. cs pns31 vhz vvn pno32 p-acp vvg? sy vvb pn22 dt n1 av-d pn22 pns32 cst vvb. (18) sermon (DIV2) 301 Page 159
2408 Do you ask me how you should shew your Love to him? The first motions of Love are in the heart; Do you ask me how you should show your Love to him? The First motions of Love Are in the heart; vdb pn22 vvi pno11 c-crq pn22 vmd vvi po22 n1 p-acp pno31? dt ord n2 pp-f n1 vbr p-acp dt n1; (18) sermon (DIV2) 301 Page 159
2409 Love there is seen in delighting in him, breathing after him. Love there is seen in delighting in him, breathing After him. vvb a-acp vbz vvn p-acp vvg p-acp pno31, vvg p-acp pno31. (18) sermon (DIV2) 301 Page 159
2410 It next shews itself by the lips Speaking well of him to others, defending his interest, and concern in the world. It next shows itself by the lips Speaking well of him to Others, defending his Interest, and concern in the world. pn31 ord vvz px31 p-acp dt n2 vvg av pp-f pno31 p-acp n2-jn, vvg po31 n1, cc vvi p-acp dt n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 301 Page 159
2411 If we come to more external acts; If we come to more external acts; cs pns12 vvb p-acp av-dc j n2; (18) sermon (DIV2) 301 Page 159
2412 That of David, Ps. 16. 2. 3. is true here, O my Soul thou hast said unto the Lord thou art my Lord, my goodness extendeth not to thee, That of David, Ps. 16. 2. 3. is true Here, Oh my Soul thou hast said unto the Lord thou art my Lord, my Goodness extendeth not to thee, cst pp-f np1, np1 crd crd crd vbz j av, uh po11 n1 pns21 vh2 vvn p-acp dt n1 pns21 vb2r po11 n1, po11 n1 vvz xx p-acp pno21, (18) sermon (DIV2) 301 Page 159
2413 but to the Saints that are in the earth, to the excellent on whom is all my delight. but to the Saints that Are in the earth, to the excellent on whom is all my delight. cc-acp p-acp dt n2 cst vbr p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt j p-acp ro-crq vbz d po11 n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 301 Page 159
2414 Our Love to Christ must be seen in our actings in our stations for the honour, glory, Our Love to christ must be seen in our actings in our stations for the honour, glory, po12 n1 p-acp np1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp po12 n2 p-acp po12 n2 p-acp dt n1, n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 301 Page 159
2415 and concern of Christ in the world. In our kindness to the poor flock of Christ. and concern of christ in the world. In our kindness to the poor flock of christ. cc vvi pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1. p-acp po12 n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 301 Page 159
2416 Christ calls a want of Love to them a want of Love to himself 25. Math. But that brings me to the Second with a short discourse upon which I shall shut up this discourse. christ calls a want of Love to them a want of Love to himself 25. Math. But that brings me to the Second with a short discourse upon which I shall shut up this discourse. np1 vvz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32 dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp px31 crd np1 p-acp cst vvz pno11 p-acp dt ord p-acp dt j n1 p-acp r-crq pns11 vmb vvi a-acp d n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 301 Page 159
2417 2. It calls you for Love to men especially to those in whom you see any thing of Christ. 2. It calls you for Love to men especially to those in whom you see any thing of christ. crd pn31 vvz pn22 p-acp vvb p-acp n2 av-j p-acp d p-acp ro-crq pn22 vvb d n1 pp-f np1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 302 Page 159
2418 The argument for this ariseth from our duty to study a Conformity to Christ, he had a kindness for all, The argument for this arises from our duty to study a Conformity to christ, he had a kindness for all, dt n1 p-acp d vvz p-acp po12 n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp np1, pns31 vhd dt n1 p-acp d, (18) sermon (DIV2) 302 Page 160
2419 when he was born, good will towards men was proclaimed by the multitude of the Heavenly host Luke. 2. 14. There also lyeth an obligation upon usfrom the law of Christ and from this great Example, to be kindly affectionate toward all, There lyeth also a Precept upon us to do good to all. And again saith the Apostle. when he was born, good will towards men was proclaimed by the multitude of the Heavenly host Lycia. 2. 14. There also lies an obligation upon usfrom the law of christ and from this great Exampl, to be kindly affectionate towards all, There lies also a Precept upon us to do good to all. And again Says the Apostle. c-crq pns31 vbds vvn, j n1 p-acp n2 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 av. crd crd a-acp av vvz dt n1 p-acp av dt n1 pp-f np1 cc p-acp d j n1, pc-acp vbi av-j j p-acp d, a-acp vvz av dt n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp vdb j p-acp d. cc av vvz dt n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 302 Page 160
2420 Owe nothing to any, but this; That you love one another. Owe nothing to any, but this; That you love one Another. vvb pix p-acp d, cc-acp d; cst pn22 vvb pi j-jn. (18) sermon (DIV2) 302 Page 160
2421 Indeed there is not the same degree of affection, nor the same acts of Love due to all (as to that we must be ruled by the Word of God,) but Love is a debt upon us which is due to all men. Indeed there is not the same degree of affection, nor the same acts of Love due to all (as to that we must be ruled by the Word of God,) but Love is a debt upon us which is due to all men. av pc-acp vbz xx dt d n1 pp-f n1, ccx av d n2 pp-f n1 j-jn p-acp d (c-acp p-acp cst pns12 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1,) p-acp vvb vbz dt n1 p-acp pno12 r-crq vbz j-jn p-acp d n2. (18) sermon (DIV2) 302 Page 160
2422 Therefore wrath, hatred, anger, strife, malice, are 〈 ◊ 〉 where reckoned up by the Apostle as the fruits not of the Spirit but of the flesh. Therefore wrath, hatred, anger, strife, malice, Are 〈 ◊ 〉 where reckoned up by the Apostle as the fruits not of the Spirit but of the Flesh. av n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, vbr 〈 sy 〉 c-crq vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n2 xx pp-f dt n1 cc-acp pp-f dt n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 302 Page 160
2423 In a kind Child of God there should be a general love and kindness to all mankind, In a kind Child of God there should be a general love and kindness to all mankind, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 a-acp vmd vbi dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp d n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 302 Page 160
2424 though to be expressed in a Scriptural order as to the degrees, and acts of it. So it was in Christ. though to be expressed in a Scriptural order as to the Degrees, and acts of it. So it was in christ. cs pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1 c-acp p-acp dt n2, cc n2 pp-f pn31. av pn31 vbds p-acp np1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 302 Page 160
2425 2. But secondly it calls to you for a more Special distinguishing Love to all those in whom you see any thing of Christ. 2. But secondly it calls to you for a more Special distinguishing Love to all those in whom you see any thing of christ. crd p-acp ord pn31 vvz p-acp pn22 p-acp dt av-dc j j-vvg n1 p-acp d d p-acp ro-crq pn22 vvb d n1 pp-f np1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 303 Page 160
2426 Do good to all (saith the Apostle) but especially to the houshold of Faith. Do good to all (Says the Apostle) but especially to the household of Faith. vdb j p-acp d (vvz dt n1) p-acp av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 303 Page 160
2427 The Soul of every Member of Christ should cleave to these, with whom he is united, not onely by a common nature (being the same flesh and blood with him) but by a common faith, by the ligament of Members of the same body, whereof Christ is the head. The Soul of every Member of christ should cleave to these, with whom he is united, not only by a Common nature (being the same Flesh and blood with him) but by a Common faith, by the ligament of Members of the same body, whereof christ is the head. dt n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f np1 vmd vvi p-acp d, p-acp ro-crq pns31 vbz vvn, xx av-j p-acp dt j n1 (vbg dt d n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31) cc-acp p-acp dt j n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 pp-f dt d n1, c-crq np1 vbz dt n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 303 Page 160
2428 Give me leave to press this the more upon this argument because I find the Apostle St. John pressing it upon the same Topick, 1. John. 4. 11. If God so loved us we ought also to Love one another. Give me leave to press this the more upon this argument Because I find the Apostle Saint John pressing it upon the same Topic, 1. John. 4. 11. If God so loved us we ought also to Love one Another. vvb pno11 n1 pc-acp vvi d dt av-dc p-acp d n1 c-acp pns11 vvb dt n1 n1 np1 vvg pn31 p-acp dt d np1, crd np1 crd crd cs np1 av vvd pno12 pns12 vmd av pc-acp vvi pi j-jn. (18) sermon (DIV2) 303 Page 160
2429 v. 12. — If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us, v. 16. He tells us that God is love and he that dwelleth in Love dwelling in God. v. 12. — If we love one Another God dwells in us and his love is perfected in us, v. 16. He tells us that God is love and he that dwells in Love Dwelling in God. n1 crd — cs pns12 vvb pi j-jn n1 vvz p-acp pno12 cc po31 n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno12, n1 crd pns31 vvz pno12 d np1 vbz n1 cc pns31 cst vvz p-acp n1 vvg p-acp np1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 303 Page 160
2430 Every good Christian may see much more in the meanest, poorest true Christian to ingage him to Love him or her, Every good Christian may see much more in the Meanest, Poorest true Christian to engage him to Love him or her, d j njp vmb vvi av-d av-dc p-acp dt js, js j np1 pc-acp vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi pno31 cc pno31, (18) sermon (DIV2) 303 Page 160
2431 than Christ could ever see in the highest Saint to oblige or move Christ to love him or her. than christ could ever see in the highest Saint to oblige or move christ to love him or her. cs np1 vmd av vvi p-acp dt js n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi np1 pc-acp vvi pno31 cc pno31. (18) sermon (DIV2) 303 Page 160
2432 When thou wallowedst in thy blood, when thou hadst nothing of the lineament of a Saint in thy Soul not so much as a line of any Spiritual Goodness, he passed by thee, When thou wallowedst in thy blood, when thou Hadst nothing of the lineament of a Saint in thy Soul not so much as a line of any Spiritual goodness, he passed by thee, c-crq pns21 vvd2 p-acp po21 n1, c-crq pns21 vhd2 pix pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po21 n1 xx av av-d c-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n1, pns31 vvd p-acp pno21, (18) sermon (DIV2) 303 Page 160
2433 and it was with him a time of Love as to thy Soul; and it was with him a time of Love as to thy Soul; cc pn31 vbds p-acp pno31 dt n1 pp-f n1 c-acp p-acp po21 n1; (18) sermon (DIV2) 303 Page 160
2434 there is not a child of God in the world, but there is somthing of holiness, there is not a child of God in the world, but there is something of holiness, pc-acp vbz xx dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, cc-acp pc-acp vbz pi pp-f n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 303 Page 160
2435 and righteousness, something of the image and Superscription of Christ to be seen in his Soul, something of the Divine nature resplendent in his Soul. It may be there is more in some, less in others, and righteousness, something of the image and Superscription of christ to be seen in his Soul, something of the Divine nature resplendent in his Soul. It may be there is more in Some, less in Others, cc n1, pi pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po31 n1, pi pp-f dt j-jn n1 j p-acp po31 n1 pn31 vmb vbi a-acp vbz av-dc p-acp d, av-dc p-acp n2-jn, (18) sermon (DIV2) 303 Page 160
2436 but there is in all some. but there is in all Some. cc-acp pc-acp vbz p-acp d d. (18) sermon (DIV2) 303 Page 160
2437 When thou hast a temptation upon thee to aversate thy brother, or to turn away thy heart, When thou hast a temptation upon thee to aversate thy brother, or to turn away thy heart, c-crq pns21 vh2 dt n1 p-acp pno21 p-acp n1 po21 n1, cc pc-acp vvi av po21 n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 303 Page 160
2438 or head, or hand from him. O remember Christ hath loves and and he that dwelleth in Love dwelleth in him. or head, or hand from him. O Remember christ hath loves and and he that dwells in Love dwells in him. cc n1, cc n1 p-acp pno31. sy vvb np1 vhz n2 cc cc pns31 cst vvz p-acp n1 vvz p-acp pno31. (18) sermon (DIV2) 303 Page 161
2439 And that it is he whose heart is full of of Loves for thee who hath commanded thee to Love thy Brother. And that it is he whose heart is full of of Loves for thee who hath commanded thee to Love thy Brother. cc cst pn31 vbz pns31 rg-crq n1 vbz j pp-f pp-f vvz p-acp pno21 r-crq vhz vvn pno21 pc-acp vvi po21 n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 303 Page 161
2440 But I have spoken e nough to this first Proposition. But I have spoken e nough to this First Proposition. p-acp pns11 vhb vvn sy av-d p-acp d ord n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 303 Page 161
2441 Sermon X. Canticles 1. 2. For thy Loves are better than Wine. Sermon X. Canticles 1. 2. For thy Loves Are better than Wine. n1 fw-la n2 crd crd p-acp po21 ng1 vbr av-jc cs n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 303 Page 161
2442 IN my last discourse I shewed you that Christ hath Loves, kind affections, and inclinations to the Children of men and more especially to the Souls of his Saints, which he is ready to declare and express, IN my last discourse I showed you that christ hath Loves, kind affections, and inclinations to the Children of men and more especially to the Souls of his Saints, which he is ready to declare and express, p-acp po11 ord n1 pns11 vvd pn22 d np1 vhz vvz, j n2, cc n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 cc av-dc av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n2, r-crq pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi cc vvi, (19) sermon (DIV2) 304 Page 161
2443 yea hath already expressed in acts of kindness, and these not of one but various kinds, suted to the respective necessities of his people, a salve for every Sore, a Supply for every want. yea hath already expressed in acts of kindness, and these not of one but various Kinds, suited to the respective necessities of his people, a salve for every Soar, a Supply for every want. uh vhz av vvn p-acp n2 pp-f n1, cc d xx pp-f pi p-acp j n2, vvn p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po31 n1, dt n1 p-acp d av-j, dt n1 p-acp d n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 304 Page 161
2444 I come now to shew you the quality of his Loves, which in my Text is set down positively, and comparatively. I come now to show you the quality of his Loves, which in my Text is Set down positively, and comparatively. pns11 vvb av pc-acp vvi pn22 dt n1 pp-f po31 vvz, r-crq p-acp po11 n1 vbz vvn a-acp av-j, cc av-j. (19) sermon (DIV2) 304 Page 161
2445 In our translation according to our Idioms or propriety of Speech the positive is to be understood in the comparative particle. In our Translation according to our Idioms or propriety of Speech the positive is to be understood in the comparative particle. p-acp po12 n1 vvg p-acp po12 n2 cc n1 pp-f n1 dt j vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 304 Page 161
2446 A thing cannot be called better than another, unless it hath some positive absolute goodness in it self, A thing cannot be called better than Another, unless it hath Some positive absolute Goodness in it self, dt n1 vmbx vbi vvn jc cs j-jn, cs pn31 vhz d j j n1 p-acp pn31 n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 304 Page 161
2448 That saith, Are good before Wine. (It is their way of expressing comparatives.) It makes no difference in the sense. That Says, are good before Wine. (It is their Way of expressing comparatives.) It makes no difference in the sense. cst vvz, vbr j p-acp n1. (pn31 vbz po32 n1 pp-f vvg n2-j.) pn31 vvz dx n1 p-acp dt n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 304 Page 161
2449 Good before Wine. And better than wine, are phrases of the same sense. Good before Wine. And better than wine, Are phrases of the same sense. j p-acp n1. cc av-jc cs n1, vbr n2 pp-f dt d n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 304 Page 161
2450 In the Explication of the Text I told you that though Wine strictly signifies the juice of the Grape, In the Explication of the Text I told you that though Wine strictly signifies the juice of the Grape, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pns11 vvd pn22 d cs n1 av-j vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 304 Page 161
2451 yet by a Synechdoche here it signifyeth all created goods whatsoever can be sweet or profitable or advantageous to us. The Proposition is plainly this. yet by a Synecdoche Here it signifieth all created goods whatsoever can be sweet or profitable or advantageous to us. The Proposition is plainly this. av p-acp dt n1 av pn31 vvz d vvn n2-j r-crq vmb vbi j cc j cc j p-acp pno12. dt n1 vbz av-j d. (19) sermon (DIV2) 304 Page 161
2452 Prop. The Loves of Christ are good befo e [ or better than ] all created comforts, and enjoyments whatever. Prop. The Loves of christ Are good befo e [ or better than ] all created comforts, and enjoyments whatever. np1 dt vvz pp-f np1 vbr j av uh [ cc jc cs ] d vvn n2, cc n2 r-crq. (19) sermon (DIV2) 305 Page 161
2453 I have already shewed you what the Loves of Christ signify, viz. His good will, his kind affections and inclinations to the Souls of men. I have already showed you what the Loves of christ signify, viz. His good will, his kind affections and inclinations to the Souls of men. pns11 vhb av vvn pn22 r-crq dt vvz pp-f np1 vvi, n1 po31 j n1, po31 j n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2. (19) sermon (DIV2) 305 Page 161
2454 Of these here the Spouses predicates. 1. A goodness. 2. A transcendent and excelling goodness. Of these Here the Spouses predicates. 1. A Goodness. 2. A transcendent and excelling Goodness. pp-f d av dt n2 vvz. crd dt n1. crd dt j cc j-vvg n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 305 Page 162
2455 My work must be to demonstrate both. 1. That they are good. 2. That they are good before wine, before all Sublunary goods, all created comforts of what nature soever. 1. That they are good. My work must be to demonstrate both. 1. That they Are good. 2. That they Are good before wine, before all Sublunary goods, all created comforts of what nature soever. 1. That they Are good. po11 n1 vmb vbi pc-acp vvi d. crd cst pns32 vbr j. crd cst pns32 vbr j p-acp n1, p-acp d j n2-j, d j-vvn n2 pp-f r-crq n1 av. crd cst pns32 vbr j. (19) sermon (DIV2) 305 Page 162
2456 The true nature of all good lyes in the conveniency and Sutableness of things which we so call to some wants, The true nature of all good lies in the conveniency and Suitableness of things which we so call to Some Wants, dt j n1 pp-f d j n2 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n2 r-crq pns12 av vvb p-acp d n2, (19) sermon (DIV2) 306 Page 162
2457 and necessities that we have and lye under. and necessities that we have and lie under. cc n2 cst pns12 vhb cc vvi p-acp. (19) sermon (DIV2) 306 Page 162
2458 Hence the Philosopher describes Good to be the Object ▪ of our desires, what all men desire, Hence the Philosopher describes Good to be the Object ▪ of our Desires, what all men desire, av dt n1 vvz j pc-acp vbi dt n1 ▪ pp-f po12 n2, r-crq d n2 vvb, (19) sermon (DIV2) 306 Page 162
2459 for we desire nothing, but in order to the supply of some want or other that we are sensible, and apprehensive of. for we desire nothing, but in order to the supply of Some want or other that we Are sensible, and apprehensive of. c-acp pns12 vvb pix, cc-acp p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 cc n-jn cst pns12 vbr j, cc j pp-f. (19) sermon (DIV2) 306 Page 162
2460 A man may indeed desire what is not good, but he must apprehend some goodness in the thing which he desireth. A man may indeed desire what is not good, but he must apprehend Some Goodness in the thing which he Desires. dt n1 vmb av vvi r-crq vbz xx j, cc-acp pns31 vmb vvi d n1 p-acp dt n1 r-crq pns31 vvz. (19) sermon (DIV2) 306 Page 162
2461 So that to demonstrate the loves of Christ to be good, there needs no more than to prove them convenient, and admirably Suited to some thing which we want to Supply us in that want. So that to demonstrate the loves of christ to be good, there needs no more than to prove them convenient, and admirably Suited to Some thing which we want to Supply us in that want. av cst pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f np1 pc-acp vbi j, a-acp vvz dx dc cs pc-acp vvi pno32 j, cc av-j vvn p-acp d n1 r-crq pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp d n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 306 Page 162
2462 That I may restrain my discourse to the Loves of Christ as mediator, I shall only premise, what I hope you all believe: That I may restrain my discourse to the Loves of christ as Mediator, I shall only premise, what I hope you all believe: cst pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1 p-acp dt vvz pp-f np1 p-acp n1, pns11 vmb av-j n1, r-crq pns11 vvb pn22 d vvb: (19) sermon (DIV2) 306 Page 162
2463 That we have Souls as well as Bodies, the Soul is an essential part of man, That we have Souls as well as Bodies, the Soul is an essential part of man, cst pns12 vhb n2 c-acp av c-acp n2, dt n1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 306 Page 162
2464 and as much excelling and better than the Body, as the body is better than rayment This admitted, whatsoever suiteth the Soules wants must necessarily be good and eminently good. and as much excelling and better than the Body, as the body is better than raiment This admitted, whatsoever suiteth the Souls Wants must necessarily be good and eminently good. cc c-acp d j-vvg cc j cs dt n1, c-acp dt n1 vbz jc cs n1 d vvn, r-crq vvz dt n2 vvz vmb av-j vbi j cc av-j j. (19) sermon (DIV2) 306 Page 162
2465 The Souls wants are many, but its principal wants are reducible to five heads. 1. Pardon, Righteousness, Peace, Purity, Hopes, The Souls Wants Are many, but its principal Wants Are reducible to five Heads. 1. Pardon, Righteousness, Peace, Purity, Hope's, dt n2 n2 vbr d, cc-acp po31 j-jn n2 vbr j p-acp crd n2. crd vvb, n1, n1, n1, ng1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 306 Page 162
2466 or assurance of Eternal life and Glory. or assurance of Eternal life and Glory. cc n1 pp-f j n1 cc n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 306 Page 162
2523 Now as their having a certain right to, and their future possession of eternal Life, is necessary for them in another Life, Now as their having a certain right to, and their future possession of Eternal Life, is necessary for them in Another Life, av p-acp po32 vhg dt j n-jn p-acp, cc po32 j-jn n1 pp-f j n1, vbz j p-acp pno32 p-acp j-jn n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 311 Page 165
2467 1. It wanteth pardon of Sin. This is a want which the Soul brought into the world with it, it was by nature dead in trespasses and Sins, conceived in Sin, brought forth in iniquity, a Child of wrath by nature Eph. 2, 3. This want hath grown upon the Soul from the day of its birth. 1. It Wants pardon of Sin. This is a want which the Soul brought into the world with it, it was by nature dead in Trespasses and Sins, conceived in since, brought forth in iniquity, a Child of wrath by nature Ephesians 2, 3. This want hath grown upon the Soul from the day of its birth. crd pn31 vvz n1 pp-f np1 d vbz dt n1 r-crq dt n1 vvd p-acp dt n1 p-acp pn31, pn31 vbds p-acp n1 j p-acp n2 cc n2, vvn p-acp n1, vvd av p-acp n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1 np1 crd, crd d n1 vhz vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 307 Page 162
2468 Its Child-hood and youth were altogether vanity; Its Childhood and youth were altogether vanity; po31 n1 cc n1 vbdr av n1; (19) sermon (DIV2) 307 Page 162
2469 who knows the Errours of his life? The righteous falls seven times a day, who can tell how often he offendeth? It is true, not one of many is sensible of this want, who knows the Errors of his life? The righteous falls seven times a day, who can tell how often he offends? It is true, not one of many is sensible of this want, r-crq vvz dt n2 pp-f po31 n1? dt j n2 crd n2 dt n1, r-crq vmb vvi c-crq av pns31 vvz? pn31 vbz j, xx pi pp-f d vbz j pp-f d n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 307 Page 162
2470 but that only increaseth their misery. but that only increases their misery. cc-acp cst av-j vvz po32 n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 307 Page 162
2471 It is certain this is a great want of a Soul, Christ else had never directed us to pray, Forgive us our debts. There is a debt of ten thousand Talents, upon every Soul, that hath not tasted of Christs pardoning grace. It is certain this is a great want of a Soul, christ Else had never directed us to pray, Forgive us our debts. There is a debt of ten thousand Talents, upon every Soul, that hath not tasted of Christ pardoning grace. pn31 vbz j d vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, np1 av vhd av-x vvn pno12 pc-acp vvi, vvb pno12 po12 n2. pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f crd crd n2, p-acp d n1, cst vhz xx vvn pp-f npg1 vvg n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 307 Page 162
2472 That it is not arrested for it proceeds only from Gods patience, who sometimes beareth long with vessels of wrath fitted for destruction. That it is not arrested for it proceeds only from God's patience, who sometime bears long with vessels of wrath fitted for destruction. cst pn31 vbz xx vvn p-acp pn31 vvz av-j p-acp npg1 n1, r-crq av vvz av-j p-acp n2 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 307 Page 162
2473 The Love of Christ is Suited to this want. The Love of christ is Suited to this want. dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn p-acp d n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 307 Page 162
2474 It is he that forgiveth Sins and washeth the Soul from the guilt of sin with his blood. It is he that forgiveth Sins and washes the Soul from the guilt of since with his blood. pn31 vbz pns31 cst vvz n2 cc vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 307 Page 162
2475 He dyed for our sins (saith the Apostle.) He was wounded for our transgressions, He died for our Sins (Says the Apostle.) He was wounded for our transgressions, pns31 vvd p-acp po12 n2 (vvz dt n1.) pns31 vbds vvn p-acp po12 n2, (19) sermon (DIV2) 307 Page 163
2476 and bruised for our iniquities saith the Prophet Isaiah. Ch. 53. 5. We have Redemption, and forgiveness of Sins through his blood. and Bruised for our iniquities Says the Prophet Isaiah. Christ 53. 5. We have Redemption, and forgiveness of Sins through his blood. cc vvn p-acp po12 n2 vvz dt n1 np1. np1 crd crd pns12 vhb n1, cc n1 pp-f n2 p-acp po31 n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 307 Page 163
2477 This Love of his, is so suited to this want of the Soul, that it can be supplyed no other way. This Love of his, is so suited to this want of the Soul, that it can be supplied no other Way. d n1 pp-f png31, vbz av vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1, cst pn31 vmb vbi vvd dx j-jn n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 307 Page 163
2478 God forgiveth sin and none but he: who but the creditor can discharge the debtor; God forgiveth since and none but he: who but the creditor can discharge the debtor; np1 vvz n1 cc pix cc-acp pns31: r-crq p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi dt n1; (19) sermon (DIV2) 307 Page 163
2479 but it is for Christs sake that God forgiveth us, Eph. 4. 32. Without blood there is no remission; but it is for Christ sake that God forgiveth us, Ephesians 4. 32. Without blood there is no remission; cc-acp pn31 vbz p-acp npg1 n1 cst np1 vvz pno12, np1 crd crd p-acp n1 pc-acp vbz dx n1; (19) sermon (DIV2) 307 Page 163
2480 this was tipyfyed (as the Apostle teacheth us) by the Beasts of old slain for Sacrifices of Expiation, this was tipyfyed (as the Apostle Teaches us) by the Beasts of old slave for Sacrifices of Expiation, d vbds vvn (c-acp dt n1 vvz pno12) p-acp dt n2 pp-f j vvn p-acp n2 pp-f n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 307 Page 163
2481 and Atonement, and without his Blood we could have had no Remission; and Atonement, and without his Blood we could have had no Remission; cc n1, cc p-acp po31 n1 pns12 vmd vhi vhn dx n1; (19) sermon (DIV2) 307 Page 163
2482 for it is very vain (as the same Apostle instructs us) for any to think that the blood of Bulls and Lambs and Goats could de away Sin. for it is very vain (as the same Apostle instructs us) for any to think that the blood of Bulls and Lambs and Goats could de away Sin. p-acp pn31 vbz av j (c-acp dt d n1 vvz pno12) p-acp d pc-acp vvi cst dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2 cc n2 vmd vbi av np1 (19) sermon (DIV2) 307 Page 163
2483 2. Secondly, The Soul wants Righteousness. A righteousness wherein it should stand before God as if it had never sinned against him. 2. Secondly, The Soul Wants Righteousness. A righteousness wherein it should stand before God as if it had never sinned against him. crd ord, dt n1 vvz n1. dt n1 c-crq pn31 vmd vvi p-acp np1 c-acp cs pn31 vhd av-x vvn p-acp pno31. (19) sermon (DIV2) 308 Page 163
2484 For the righteous Lord (saith the Psalmist) loveth righteousness, and the Apostle tells us Rom. 3. 15. That God declareth his righteousness for the remission of Sins. For the righteous Lord (Says the Psalmist) loves righteousness, and the Apostle tells us Rom. 3. 15. That God Declareth his righteousness for the remission of Sins. p-acp dt j n1 (vvz dt n1) vvz n1, cc dt n1 vvz pno12 np1 crd crd cst np1 vvz po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2. (19) sermon (DIV2) 308 Page 163
2485 Such is the nature, or at least such is the will, of God, that he remits no sins, Such is the nature, or At least such is the will, of God, that he remits no Sins, d vbz dt n1, cc p-acp ds d vbz dt n1, pp-f np1, cst pns31 vvz dx n2, (19) sermon (DIV2) 308 Page 163
2486 but upon a first declaration of his righteousness. Neither doth God accept any Soul but the righteous Soul: but upon a First declaration of his righteousness. Neither does God accept any Soul but the righteous Soul: cc-acp p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f po31 n1. d vdz np1 vvi d n1 p-acp dt j n1: (19) sermon (DIV2) 308 Page 163
2487 we have no righteousness, our works will not make this Web. God therefore imputeth Righteousness without works. Rom. 4. 6. In the Gospel God hath revealed his righteousness from faithto Faith. we have no righteousness, our works will not make this Web. God Therefore imputeth Righteousness without works. Rom. 4. 6. In the Gospel God hath revealed his righteousness from faithto Faith. pns12 vhb dx n1, po12 n2 vmb xx vvi d np1 np1 av vvz n1 p-acp n2. np1 crd crd p-acp dt n1 np1 vhz vvd po31 n1 p-acp av uh-n. (19) sermon (DIV2) 308 Page 163
2488 Rom. 1. 17. This is the righteousness of Christ. Rom. 1. 17. This is the righteousness of christ. np1 crd crd d vbz dt n1 pp-f np1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 308 Page 163
2489 Rom. 8. 3. For what the law could not do because it was weak through our flesh, that God himself hath done, sending his Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, Rom. 8. 3. For what the law could not do Because it was weak through our Flesh, that God himself hath done, sending his Son in the likeness of sinful Flesh, np1 crd crd p-acp r-crq dt n1 vmd xx vdi c-acp pn31 vbds j p-acp po12 n1, cst np1 px31 vhz vdn, vvg po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 308 Page 163
2490 and for sin condemning sin in the flesh, That the righteousness of the Law might be fulfilled in us. and for since condemning since in the Flesh, That the righteousness of the Law might be fulfilled in us. cc p-acp n1 vvg n1 p-acp dt n1, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp pno12. (19) sermon (DIV2) 308 Page 163
2491 Hence Christ is by the Prophet called the Lord our Righteousness, and the Apostle saith he was made of God for us wisdom, righteousness; And hence the Apostle Prayeth. Hence christ is by the Prophet called the Lord our Righteousness, and the Apostle Says he was made of God for us Wisdom, righteousness; And hence the Apostle Prayeth. av np1 vbz p-acp dt n1 vvd dt n1 po12 n1, cc dt n1 vvz pns31 vbds vvn pp-f np1 p-acp pno12 n1, n1; cc av dt n1 vvz. (19) sermon (DIV2) 308 Page 163
2492 Philip. 3. 8, 9. That he might win Christ, which he expounds. Philip. 3. 8, 9. That he might win christ, which he expounds. np1. crd crd, crd cst pns31 vmd vvi np1, r-crq pns31 vvz. (19) sermon (DIV2) 308 Page 163
2493 v. 9. And be found in him, not having my own righteousness which is of the Law, v. 9. And be found in him, not having my own righteousness which is of the Law, n1 crd cc vbi vvn p-acp pno31, xx vhg po11 d n1 r-crq vbz pp-f dt n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 308 Page 163
2494 but that which is through the Faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith. but that which is through the Faith of christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith. cc-acp cst r-crq vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 r-crq vbz pp-f np1 p-acp n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 308 Page 163
2495 It is called the Righteousness of God because it is that which God accepteth us for; It is called the Righteousness of God Because it is that which God Accepteth us for; pn31 vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f np1 c-acp pn31 vbz d r-crq np1 vvz pno12 p-acp; (19) sermon (DIV2) 308 Page 163
2496 the righteousness of Christ, because it is his perfect Satisfaction to, and obedience to the law; the righteousness of christ, Because it is his perfect Satisfaction to, and Obedience to the law; dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp pn31 vbz po31 j n1 p-acp, cc n1 p-acp dt n1; (19) sermon (DIV2) 308 Page 163
2497 and the righteousness of faith because it is by faith, by us received, and applyed, and made ours. and the righteousness of faith Because it is by faith, by us received, and applied, and made ours. cc dt n1 pp-f n1 c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp n1, p-acp pno12 vvn, cc vvd, cc vvd png12. (19) sermon (DIV2) 308 Page 163
2498 But in Christ and from Christ the Soul must find, and have that righteousness in which alone it can stand before God. But in christ and from christ the Soul must find, and have that righteousness in which alone it can stand before God. p-acp p-acp np1 cc p-acp np1 dt n1 vmb vvi, cc vhb d n1 p-acp r-crq av-j pn31 vmb vvi p-acp np1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 308 Page 163
2499 3. A third great want of the Soul is Peace. Peace with God. Peace with itself. 3. A third great want of the Soul is Peace. Peace with God. Peace with itself. crd dt ord j n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz n1. n1 p-acp np1. n1 p-acp px31. (19) sermon (DIV2) 309 Page 163
2500 Rom. 8. 7. The Carnalmind is Enmity to God. Take a man in his natural state, he is an Enemy to God, Rom. 8. 7. The Carnalmind is Enmity to God. Take a man in his natural state, he is an Enemy to God, np1 crd crd dt vvd vbz n1 p-acp np1. vvb dt n1 p-acp po31 j n1, pns31 vbz dt n1 p-acp np1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 309 Page 164
2501 and God is an Enemy to him. and God is an Enemy to him. cc np1 vbz dt n1 p-acp pno31. (19) sermon (DIV2) 309 Page 164
2502 He hath no peace with God, and if he hath any quiet in his own mind, it is but a Truce not a Peace, the product of Gods silence, not the product of his favour. He hath no peace with God, and if he hath any quiet in his own mind, it is but a Truce not a Peace, the product of God's silence, not the product of his favour. pns31 vhz dx n1 p-acp np1, cc cs pns31 vhz d j-jn p-acp po31 d n1, pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 xx dt n1, dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, xx dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 309 Page 164
2503 Now in Christ and in him alone the Soul hath peace. Now in christ and in him alone the Soul hath peace. av p-acp np1 cc p-acp pno31 av-j dt n1 vhz n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 309 Page 164
2504 In the world (saith our Saviour to his disciples) you shall have trouble, but in me you shall have pcace. In the world (Says our Saviour to his Disciples) you shall have trouble, but in me you shall have pcace. p-acp dt n1 (vvz po12 n1 p-acp po31 n2) pn22 vmb vhi n1, cc-acp p-acp pno11 pn22 vmb vhi n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 309 Page 164
2505 My peace, saith he, I give unto you, I leave with you; My peace, Says he, I give unto you, I leave with you; po11 n1, vvz pns31, pns11 vvb p-acp pn22, pns11 vvb p-acp pn22; (19) sermon (DIV2) 309 Page 164
2506 It is he that hath reconciled the whole number of the elect to God by his death, It is he that hath reconciled the Whole number of the elect to God by his death, pn31 vbz pns31 cst vhz vvn dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt j-vvn p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 309 Page 164
2507 and it is he who doth by his Spirit, and the word of reconciliation committed to his Ministers actually reconcile Souls unto himself. and it is he who does by his Spirit, and the word of reconciliation committed to his Ministers actually reconcile Souls unto himself. cc pn31 vbz pns31 r-crq vdz p-acp po31 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp po31 n2 av-j vvi n2 p-acp px31. (19) sermon (DIV2) 309 Page 164
2524 when this transitory Life shall be determined; when this transitory Life shall be determined; c-crq d j n1 vmb vbi vvn; (19) sermon (DIV2) 311 Page 165
2508 He is therefore called our Peace, we have Peace with God through him, Rom. 5. 1. And therefore the Apostle in all his Salutations prefixed to his Epistles prayeth, Mercy and Peace from God our Father, He is Therefore called our Peace, we have Peace with God through him, Rom. 5. 1. And Therefore the Apostle in all his Salutations prefixed to his Epistles Prayeth, Mercy and Peace from God our Father, pns31 vbz av vvn po12 n1, pns12 vhb n1 p-acp np1 p-acp pno31, np1 crd crd cc av dt n1 p-acp d po31 n2 vvn p-acp po31 n2 vvz, n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 po12 n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 309 Page 164
2509 and from the Lord Jesus Christ. and from the Lord jesus christ. cc p-acp dt n1 np1 np1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 309 Page 164
2510 4. A fourth great want of the Soul is Purity. No unclean thing shall enter into the new Jerusalem, Take the Soul of a Christian Naturally, it is an impure, filthy Soul; 4. A fourth great want of the Soul is Purity. No unclean thing shall enter into the new Jerusalem, Take the Soul of a Christian Naturally, it is an impure, filthy Soul; crd dt ord j n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz n1. uh-dx j n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt j np1, vvb dt n1 pp-f dt njp av-j, pn31 vbz dt j, j n1; (19) sermon (DIV2) 310 Page 164
2511 what can be clean that is born of a Woman? Or how can that which is clean come from that which is unclean? The connate proneness of our hearts to whatsoever is evil, what can be clean that is born of a Woman? Or how can that which is clean come from that which is unclean? The connate proneness of our hearts to whatsoever is evil, q-crq vmb vbi j cst vbz vvn pp-f dt n1? cc q-crq vmb cst r-crq vbz av-j vvn p-acp d r-crq vbz j? dt j n1 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp r-crq vbz j-jn, (19) sermon (DIV2) 310 Page 164
2512 and the natural aversion of our hearts to any thing that is good is a sufficient proof of this. and the natural aversion of our hearts to any thing that is good is a sufficient proof of this. cc dt j n1 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp d n1 cst vbz j vbz dt j n1 pp-f d. (19) sermon (DIV2) 310 Page 164
2513 The promise of the clean heart, and of the new heart in Ezek. 36. (as you know) are both from God. The promise of the clean heart, and of the new heart in Ezekiel 36. (as you know) Are both from God. dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, cc pp-f dt j n1 p-acp np1 crd (c-acp pn22 vvb) vbr d p-acp np1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 310 Page 164
2514 and Heb. 9. 14. the Apostle tells, us That the blood of Christ purgeth our Consciences from dead Works to serve the living God: and Hebrew 9. 14. the Apostle tells, us That the blood of christ Purgeth our Consciences from dead Works to serve the living God: cc np1 crd crd dt n1 vvz, pns12 cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz po12 n2 p-acp j vvz pc-acp vvi dt j-vvg n1: (19) sermon (DIV2) 310 Page 164
2515 Hence the Apostle. 1. Cor. 1. 30. Telleth us, that Christ is made unto us Wisdom, Sanctification, and Redemption. Hence the Apostle. 1. Cor. 1. 30. Telleth us, that christ is made unto us Wisdom, Sanctification, and Redemption. av dt n1. crd np1 crd crd vvz pno12, cst np1 vbz vvn p-acp pno12 n1, n1, cc n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 310 Page 164
2516 5. The 5th great Want of the Soul which I mentioned was, Hopes or Assurance, of an happy Existence to all eternity: 5. The 5th great Want of the Soul which I mentioned was, Hope's or Assurance, of an happy Existence to all eternity: crd dt ord j n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq pns11 vvn vbds, ng1 cc n1, pp-f dt j n1 p-acp d n1: (19) sermon (DIV2) 311 Page 164
2517 This Want now accrueth from the Soul's Immortality. The Consideration that God hath created us under an Ordination to an Eternal Existence and State. Admitting this (which indeed is the main thing that distinguisheth a reasonab'e Soul from the Soul of a brute Creature) it is impossible that the Soul should be under any degree of Happiness, that hath not some Hopes or Assurance of Glory, That its Soul shall go to God when it leaveth the Body. This Want now accrueth from the Soul's Immortality. The Consideration that God hath created us under an Ordination to an Eternal Existence and State. Admitting this (which indeed is the main thing that Distinguisheth a reasonab'e Soul from the Soul of a brutus Creature) it is impossible that the Soul should be under any degree of Happiness, that hath not Some Hope's or Assurance of Glory, That its Soul shall go to God when it Leaveth the Body. d vvb av vvz p-acp dt ng1 n1. dt n1 cst np1 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j n1 cc n1. vvg d (r-crq av vbz dt j n1 cst vvz dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 n1) pn31 vbz j cst dt n1 vmd vbi p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, cst vhz xx d ng1 cc n1 pp-f n1, cst po31 n1 vmb vvi p-acp np1 c-crq pn31 vvz dt n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 311 Page 164
2518 And that the Body shall rise again in a joyful Resurrection, in which it shall be again united to the Soul, that both may live with God for ever. And that the Body shall rise again in a joyful Resurrection, in which it shall be again united to the Soul, that both may live with God for ever. cc cst dt n1 vmb vvi av p-acp dt j n1, p-acp r-crq pn31 vmb vbi av vvn p-acp dt n1, cst d vmb vvi p-acp np1 c-acp av. (19) sermon (DIV2) 311 Page 164
2519 Now this is a Good which floweth unto the Soul, from the Loves of Christ: This needs no further proof than: 1. That no Soul is born to this glorious, Now this is a Good which flows unto the Soul, from the Loves of christ: This needs no further proof than: 1. That no Soul is born to this glorious, av d vbz dt j r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt vvz pp-f np1: d vvz av-dx av-jc n1 cs: crd cst dx n1 vbz vvn p-acp d j, (19) sermon (DIV2) 311 Page 165
2520 and incorruptible Inheritance, for we are by nature Children of Wrath, and eternal life is the Gift of God, (as the Apostle tells us) Rom. 6. The Gift of God is eternal Life, and it is a gift which cometh from God to us by the Hands of Christ. and incorruptible Inheritance, for we Are by nature Children of Wrath, and Eternal life is the Gift of God, (as the Apostle tells us) Rom. 6. The Gift of God is Eternal Life, and it is a gift which comes from God to us by the Hands of christ. cc j n1, c-acp pns12 vbr p-acp n1 n2 pp-f n1, cc j n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, (c-acp dt n1 vvz pno12) np1 crd dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz j n1, cc pn31 vbz dt n1 r-crq vvz p-acp np1 p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 311 Page 165
2521 John 17. 2. As thou hast given him Power over all Flesh that he should give eternal Life to as many as thou hast given him: John 17. 2. As thou hast given him Power over all Flesh that he should give Eternal Life to as many as thou hast given him: np1 crd crd c-acp pns21 vh2 vvn pno31 n1 p-acp d n1 cst pns31 vmd vvi j n1 p-acp p-acp d c-acp pns21 vh2 vvn pno31: (19) sermon (DIV2) 311 Page 165
2522 And John 10. 28. Speaking of his sheep (saith he) I give unto them eternal Life, and they shall never perish. And John 10. 28. Speaking of his sheep (Says he) I give unto them Eternal Life, and they shall never perish. cc np1 crd crd vvg pp-f po31 n1 (vvz pns31) pns11 vvb p-acp pno32 j n1, cc pns32 vmb av-x vvi. (19) sermon (DIV2) 311 Page 165
2525 so the hopes, or full assurance of it is necessary for them, to make them in any measures happy while they live here. so the hope's, or full assurance of it is necessary for them, to make them in any measures happy while they live Here. av dt n2, cc j n1 pp-f pn31 vbz j p-acp pno32, pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp d n2 j cs pns32 vvb av. (19) sermon (DIV2) 311 Page 165
2526 And this is in, and from, Christ also and therefore he is called our Hope, 1 Tim. 1. 1. And the the Apostle, Col. 1. 27. saith, Christ in us is the Hopes of Glory: And this is in, and from, christ also and Therefore he is called our Hope, 1 Tim. 1. 1. And the the Apostle, Col. 1. 27. Says, christ in us is the Hope's of Glory: cc d vbz p-acp, cc p-acp, np1 av cc av pns31 vbz vvn po12 n1, crd np1 crd crd cc cs dt n1, np1 crd crd vvz, np1 p-acp pno12 vbz dt ng1 pp-f n1: (19) sermon (DIV2) 311 Page 165
2527 That is, all the Hopes we have of Glory are from Christ. That is, all the Hope's we have of Glory Are from christ. cst vbz, d dt ng1 n1 vhb pp-f n1 vbr p-acp np1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 311 Page 165
2528 This is abundantly enough to evince that positive goodness that is in the Loves of Christ, their high and sutable conveniencies to the necessities and wants of our Souls. This is abundantly enough to evince that positive Goodness that is in the Loves of christ, their high and suitable Conveniences to the necessities and Wants of our Souls. d vbz av-j av-d pc-acp vvi d j n1 cst vbz p-acp dt vvz pp-f np1, po32 j cc j n2 p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po12 n2. (19) sermon (DIV2) 311 Page 165
2529 I shall in the next place shew you the transcendent Goodness and excellency that is in them, that they are, I shall in the next place show you the transcendent goodness and excellency that is in them, that they Are, pns11 vmb p-acp dt ord n1 vvb pn22 dt j n1 cc n1 cst vbz p-acp pno32, cst pns32 vbr, (19) sermon (DIV2) 311 Page 165
2530 as the Text saith, Better then Wine, or as it is expressed in the Hebrew Idiome, good before Wine. as the Text Says, Better then Wine, or as it is expressed in the Hebrew Idiom, good before Wine. c-acp dt n1 vvz, jc cs n1, cc c-acp pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt njp n1, j p-acp n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 311 Page 165
2531 Wine, as I have before shewed you, literally Signifies the Juice of the Grape. Figuratively whatsoever is good, sweet and excellent in the World. Wine, as I have before showed you, literally Signifies the Juice of the Grape. Figuratively whatsoever is good, sweet and excellent in the World. n1, c-acp pns11 vhb a-acp vvn pn22, av-j vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1. av-j r-crq vbz j, j cc j p-acp dt n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 311 Page 165
2532 Now take it in one or both Senses, The Demonstration is very easy. I shall make it in 3 particulars. Now take it in one or both Senses, The Demonstration is very easy. I shall make it in 3 particulars. av vvb pn31 p-acp crd cc d n2, dt n1 vbz av j. pns11 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp crd n2-j. (19) sermon (DIV2) 311 Page 165
2533 1. First all the Goodness that is in Wine, (taken either litterally for the Juice of the Grape, 1. First all the goodness that is in Wine, (taken either literally for the Juice of the Grape, crd ord d dt n1 cst vbz p-acp n1, (vvn d av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 312 Page 165
2534 or Figuratively for all created comforts) lies in a Sutableness of them, (and that but for a time neither) to the more external wants of a Creature. or Figuratively for all created comforts) lies in a Suitableness of them, (and that but for a time neither) to the more external Wants of a Creature. cc av-j p-acp d j-vvn n2) vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32, (cc cst p-acp p-acp dt n1 av-dx) p-acp dt dc j n2 pp-f dt n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 312 Page 165
2535 Three things must be yielded concerning all created Goods. 1. None of them reach the wants of the Soul, which is the best and noblest part of man. Three things must be yielded Concerning all created Goods. 1. None of them reach the Wants of the Soul, which is the best and Noblest part of man. crd n2 vmb vbi vvn vvg d vvn n2-j. crd pi pp-f pno32 vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vbz dt js cc js n1 pp-f n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 312 Page 165
2536 What do Pleasures, Riches, Honours, whatsoever this world affordeth, signify as to the Souls wants? It wants Pardon of sins; Will any of these procure or purchase it? It wants a Righteousness wherein to stand before God; What do Pleasures, Riches, Honours, whatsoever this world affords, signify as to the Souls Wants? It Wants Pardon of Sins; Will any of these procure or purchase it? It Wants a Righteousness wherein to stand before God; q-crq vdb n2, n2, ng1, r-crq d n1 vvz, vvb a-acp p-acp dt n2 n2? pn31 vvz n1 pp-f n2; vmb d pp-f d vvi cc vvi pn31? pn31 vvz dt n1 c-crq pc-acp vvi p-acp np1; (19) sermon (DIV2) 312 Page 165
2537 Will these procure it? It wants Peace of Conscience, Will those give it? It wants Purity, Will they cleanse it? It naturally wants a Right and title to Glory, and the Hopes or Assurance of it; Will these procure it? It Wants Peace of Conscience, Will those give it? It Wants Purity, Will they cleanse it? It naturally Wants a Right and title to Glory, and the Hope's or Assurance of it; vmb d vvi pn31? pn31 vvz n1 pp-f n1, vmb d vvi pn31? pn31 vvz n1, vmb pns32 vvi pn31? pn31 av-j vvz dt j-jn cc n1 p-acp n1, cc dt ng1 cc n1 pp-f pn31; (19) sermon (DIV2) 312 Page 165
2538 Can any of these help the Soul to it? They indeed sute the more external wants of Man. The wanton Sense wants grateful Objects, They will Supply it; Can any of these help the Soul to it? They indeed suit the more external Wants of Man. The wanton Sense Wants grateful Objects, They will Supply it; vmb d pp-f d n1 dt n1 p-acp pn31? pns32 av vvi dt av-dc j n2 pp-f n1 dt j-jn n1 vvz j n2, pns32 vmb vvi pn31; (19) sermon (DIV2) 312 Page 165
2539 The body wants Food, and Rayment, they will Supply it; The body Wants Food, and Raiment, they will Supply it; dt n1 vvz n1, cc n1, pns32 vmb vvi pn31; (19) sermon (DIV2) 312 Page 165
2540 But for the more inward Spiritual Wants of the Soul, they have no Sutableness to them, no conveniency. But for the more inward Spiritual Wants of the Soul, they have no Suitableness to them, no conveniency. cc-acp p-acp dt av-dc j np1 vvz pp-f dt n1, pns32 vhb dx n1 p-acp pno32, dx n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 312 Page 166
2541 But (as I have shewed you) the Loves of Christ have, nay, they are not onely suted to the Souls greatest wants but to the Bodies also, at least so far as the Soul hath influence on the Body, upon the Happiness of which it undoubtedly hath; But (as I have showed you) the Loves of christ have, nay, they Are not only suited to the Souls greatest Wants but to the Bodies also, At least so Far as the Soul hath influence on the Body, upon the Happiness of which it undoubtedly hath; cc-acp (c-acp pns11 vhb vvn pn22) dt ng1 pp-f np1 vhb, uh-x, pns32 vbr xx av-j vvn p-acp dt n2 js n2 cc-acp p-acp dt n2 av, p-acp ds av av-j c-acp dt n1 vhz n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f r-crq pn31 av-vvn-u vhz; (19) sermon (DIV2) 312 Page 166
2542 for a good Conscience is a continual feast: The Contentment which Grace filleth the Soul with, the Mortification, and Subduing of the Passions, for a good Conscience is a continual feast: The Contentment which Grace fills the Soul with, the Mortification, and Subduing of the Passion, c-acp dt j n1 vbz dt j n1: dt n1 r-crq n1 vvz dt n1 p-acp, dt n1, cc j-vvg pp-f dt n2, (19) sermon (DIV2) 312 Page 166
2543 and stubborn Will of Man, have a great Reflection upon the Health and chearfulness of the Body. and stubborn Will of Man, have a great Reflection upon the Health and cheerfulness of the Body. cc j n1 pp-f n1, vhb dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 312 Page 166
2544 So that here is a double Argument to prove the Loves of Christ better than Wine. 1. From their Sutableness to the necessities and wants of the Soul, which are the wants of the noblest part of man. 2. From their sutableness to the wants both of Soul and body, by reason of the Reflection which the Souls good hath upon the outward Man, So that Here is a double Argument to prove the Loves of christ better than Wine. 1. From their Suitableness to the necessities and Wants of the Soul, which Are the Wants of the Noblest part of man. 2. From their suitableness to the Wants both of Soul and body, by reason of the Reflection which the Souls good hath upon the outward Man, av cst av vbz dt j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi dt vvz pp-f np1 av-jc cs n1. crd p-acp po32 n1 p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vbr dt n2 pp-f dt js n1 pp-f n1. crd p-acp po32 n1 p-acp dt n2 av-d pp-f n1 cc n1, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq dt n2 j vhz p-acp dt j n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 312 Page 166
2545 even in this Life, to say nothing of the joyful Resurrection of the Body, and the Happiness both of Body, even in this Life, to say nothing of the joyful Resurrection of the Body, and the Happiness both of Body, av p-acp d n1, pc-acp vvi pix pp-f dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 av-d pp-f n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 312 Page 166
2546 and Soul, reunited in the Enjoyment of God for ever. 2. All created Comforts last but for a Season, and that a little Season. They only sute the wants of our Bodies in this Life. and Soul, Reunited in the Enjoyment of God for ever. 2. All created Comforts last but for a Season, and that a little Season. They only suit the Wants of our Bodies in this Life. cc n1, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp av. crd d j-vvn n2 vvb cc-acp p-acp dt n1, cc d dt j n1. pns32 av-j vvi dt n2 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp d n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 312 Page 166
2547 Riches profit not in the day of Wrath: Riches profit not in the day of Wrath: n2 vvb xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (19) sermon (DIV2) 312 Page 166
2548 Honours lie down with our Bodies in the dust, Pleasures cease, when our senses which they gratified are gone: Honours lie down with our Bodies in the dust, Pleasures cease, when our Senses which they gratified Are gone: ng1 n1 a-acp p-acp po12 n2 p-acp dt n1, n2 vvb, c-crq po12 n2 r-crq pns32 vvn vbr vvn: (19) sermon (DIV2) 312 Page 166
2549 Nay very often the Sutableness or gratefulness of these created Goods extinguisheth before the determination of our natural Lives. Nay very often the Suitableness or gratefulness of these created Goods extinguisheth before the determination of our natural Lives. uh-x av av dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d vvn n2-j vvz a-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 j n2. (19) sermon (DIV2) 312 Page 166
2550 When Barzillai was Fourescore years old his Eye took no pleasure in seeing, nor his Ear in hearing. When Barzillai was Fourescore Years old his Eye took no pleasure in seeing, nor his Ear in hearing. c-crq np1 vbds crd n2 j po31 n1 vvd dx n1 p-acp vvg, ccx po31 n1 p-acp vvg. (19) sermon (DIV2) 312 Page 166
2551 There are daies in this Life, Eccles. 12. 7. in which a man shall say he hath no pleasure in them? What do Riches, Honours, Friends, Pleasures, signify in a day of Sickness? 3. No created good suteth all our wants, one suteth one want, another fills up another Emptiness, none suteth all: There Are days in this Life, Eccles. 12. 7. in which a man shall say he hath no pleasure in them? What do Riches, Honours, Friends, Pleasures, signify in a day of Sickness? 3. No created good suits all our Wants, one suits one want, Another fills up Another Emptiness, none suits all: pc-acp vbr n2 p-acp d n1, np1 crd crd p-acp r-crq dt n1 vmb vvi pns31 vhz dx n1 p-acp pno32? q-crq vdb n2, ng1, n2, n2, vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1? crd av-dx vvd j vvz d po12 n2, pi vvz crd n1, j-jn vvz a-acp j-jn n1, pix vvz d: (19) sermon (DIV2) 312 Page 166
2552 But the Love of Christ as it suteth our Soul wants, So it is Suted to all times, But the Love of christ as it suits our Soul Wants, So it is Suited to all times, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pn31 vvz po12 n1 vvz, av pn31 vbz vvn p-acp d n2, (19) sermon (DIV2) 312 Page 166
2553 and is certain, and a Supply to all wants of Souls. This is my first Argument to prove his Loves better then Wine. and is certain, and a Supply to all Wants of Souls. This is my First Argument to prove his Loves better then Wine. cc vbz j, cc dt n1 p-acp d n2 pp-f n2. d vbz po11 ord n1 pc-acp vvi po31 ng1 jc cs n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 312 Page 166
2554 2. Secondly there is no need or want, which Wine, or created goods supplieth but the Love of Christ will supply, 2. Secondly there is no need or want, which Wine, or created goods supplieth but the Love of christ will supply, crd ord pc-acp vbz dx n1 cc n1, r-crq n1, cc vvn n2-j vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vvi, (19) sermon (DIV2) 313 Page 166
2555 and much more eminently, and abundantly: Let me open this in a few particulars. and much more eminently, and abundantly: Let me open this in a few particulars. cc av-d av-dc av-j, cc av-j: vvb pno11 vvi d p-acp dt d n2-j. (19) sermon (DIV2) 313 Page 166
2556 1. Wine in regard of the Subtile, Spirituous nature of it, hath a great vertue to exhilarate the Spirits and to raise up the Affection of Joy. 1. Wine in regard of the Subtle, Spirituous nature of it, hath a great virtue to exhilarate the Spirits and to raise up the Affection of Joy. crd n1 p-acp n1 pp-f dt j, j n1 pp-f pn31, vhz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 cc pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 314 Page 166
2557 Hence you read of those who shout by reason of Wine. Hence you read of those who shout by reason of Wine. av pn22 vvb pp-f d r-crq vvb p-acp n1 pp-f n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 314 Page 166
2558 Psal. 78. 65. And the Psalmist saith, VVine makes glad the heart of Man. Psal. 104. 15. and Ecc. 10. 19. Wine maketh merry. But do not the Loves of Christ do this much more? Eph. 5. 19. And be you not drunk with Wine, wherein is Excess, Psalm 78. 65. And the Psalmist Says, VVine makes glad the heart of Man. Psalm 104. 15. and ecc 10. 19. Wine makes merry. But do not the Loves of christ do this much more? Ephesians 5. 19. And be you not drunk with Wine, wherein is Excess, np1 crd crd cc dt n1 vvz, n1 vvz j dt n1 pp-f n1 np1 crd crd cc np1 crd crd n1 vvz j. p-acp vdi xx dt ng1 pp-f np1 vdb d d dc? np1 crd crd cc vbb pn22 xx vvn p-acp n1, q-crq vbz n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 314 Page 167
2559 but be you filled with the Spirit, speaking to your selves in Psalms and Hymns and Spiritual Songs, making Melody in your heart to the Lord. but be you filled with the Spirit, speaking to your selves in Psalms and Hymns and Spiritual Songs, making Melody in your heart to the Lord. cc-acp vbb pn22 vvn p-acp dt n1, vvg p-acp po22 n2 p-acp n2 cc n2 cc j n2, vvg n1 p-acp po22 n1 p-acp dt n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 314 Page 167
2560 David, Psal. 4. cries out, Lord lift thou up the light of thy Countenance upon me, David, Psalm 4. cries out, Lord lift thou up the Light of thy Countenance upon me, np1, np1 crd n2 av, n1 vvb pns21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 p-acp pno11, (19) sermon (DIV2) 314 Page 167
2561 for thou thereby shalt make my heart more glad then theirs, when their Corn, and Wine, and Oil increaseth. for thou thereby shalt make my heart more glad then theirs, when their Corn, and Wine, and Oil increases. c-acp pns21 av vm2 vvi po11 n1 av-dc j cs png32, c-crq po32 n1, cc n1, cc n1 vvz. (19) sermon (DIV2) 314 Page 167
2562 Those who are critical in words in the Latine Tongue distinguish between Voluptas and Gaudium. Pleasure they make to be nothing but the Sensual Appetites Satisfaction, 'tis common to Beasts as well as Man. Gaudium or Joy they make to be the procede of the satisfaction of the rational Appetite; the first is meerly sensual, Those who Are critical in words in the Latin Tongue distinguish between Voluptas and Gaudium. Pleasure they make to be nothing but the Sensual Appetites Satisfaction, it's Common to Beasts as well as Man. Gaudium or Joy they make to be the proceed of the satisfaction of the rational Appetite; the First is merely sensual, d r-crq vbr j p-acp n2 p-acp dt jp n1 vvi p-acp fw-la cc fw-la. n1 pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi pix p-acp dt j n2 n1, pn31|vbz j p-acp n2 c-acp av c-acp n1 fw-la cc n1 pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi dt vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j n1; dt ord vbz av-j j, (19) sermon (DIV2) 314 Page 167
2563 and beastly, the latter alone becometh a Man who is a reasonable Creature. and beastly, the latter alone Becometh a Man who is a reasonable Creature. cc j, dt d av-j vvz dt n1 r-crq vbz dt j n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 314 Page 167
2564 I am sure that Mirth which is in the Soul of man, that Exhilaration of his Spirits, which ariseth from the sense and apprehension of the Love of Christ unto the soul, is a Satisfaction to the Rational, Spiritual Appetite; I am sure that Mirth which is in the Soul of man, that Exhilaration of his Spirits, which arises from the sense and apprehension of the Love of christ unto the soul, is a Satisfaction to the Rational, Spiritual Appetite; pns11 vbm j cst n1 r-crq vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cst n1 pp-f po31 n2, r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, vbz dt n1 p-acp dt j, j n1; (19) sermon (DIV2) 314 Page 167
2565 so the nature of it must be more Spiritual, more Suted to the reasonable creature, then any Wine, or indeed any created comforts can be. so the nature of it must be more Spiritual, more Suited to the reasonable creature, then any Wine, or indeed any created comforts can be. av dt n1 pp-f pn31 vmb vbi av-dc j, av-dc vvn p-acp dt j n1, cs d n1, cc av d j-vvn n2 vmb vbi. (19) sermon (DIV2) 314 Page 167
2566 2. Wine is of excellent use to allay our thirst, and in Physick and Chirugery under deliquiums, &c. This is a great execellency that is in it. 2. Wine is of excellent use to allay our thirst, and in Physic and Chirugery under deliquiums, etc. This is a great execellency that is in it. crd n1 vbz pp-f j n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n1, cc p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n2, av d vbz dt j n1 cst vbz p-acp pn31. (19) sermon (DIV2) 315 Page 167
2567 Prov. 31. 6. Give wine to those of heavy hearts. Curae 31. 6. Give wine to those of heavy hearts. np1 crd crd vvb n1 p-acp d pp-f j n2. (19) sermon (DIV2) 315 Page 167
2568 In Chirurgery it is of use to wash and cleanse wounds, &c. Hence you read in the Gospel, of the good Samaritane that he put Wine and Oil into the wounds of the man that was fallen amongst thieves. In Chirurgery it is of use to wash and cleanse wounds, etc. Hence you read in the Gospel, of the good Samaritan that he put Wine and Oil into the wounds of the man that was fallen among thieves. p-acp n1 pn31 vbz pp-f n1 p-acp vvb cc vvi n2, av av pn22 vvb p-acp dt n1, pp-f dt j np1 cst pns31 vvd n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 cst vbds vvn p-acp n2. (19) sermon (DIV2) 315 Page 167
2569 But in this respect are not the loves of Christ good before Wine? Wine onely satisfieth the cravings of nature, the drought of the body for want of moisture. But in this respect Are not the loves of christ good before Wine? Wine only Satisfieth the cravings of nature, the drought of the body for want of moisture. p-acp p-acp d n1 vbr xx dt n2 pp-f np1 j p-acp n1? n1 av-j vvz dt n2 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 315 Page 167
2570 If a Soul hungers and thirsteth after righteousness, Wine will not allay that thirst, the Loves of Christ will; If a Soul hunger's and Thirsteth After righteousness, Wine will not allay that thirst, the Loves of christ will; cs dt n1 n2 cc vvz p-acp n1, n1 vmb xx vvi d n1, dt vvz pp-f np1 vmb; (19) sermon (DIV2) 315 Page 167
2571 and surely the thirstings of a Soul are far greater wants than the want of liquor for the body. and surely the thirstings of a Soul Are Far greater Wants than the want of liquour for the body. cc av-j dt n2-vvg pp-f dt n1 vbr av-j jc n2 cs dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 315 Page 167
2572 Wine may be of some use in Deliquiums and failures of the Vital, and Animal Spirits. Wine may be of Some use in Deliquiums and failures of the Vital, and Animal Spirits. n1 vmb vbi pp-f d n1 p-acp n2 cc n2 pp-f dt j, cc n1 n2. (19) sermon (DIV2) 315 Page 167
2573 But if the Soul fainteth for Gods Salvation, Wine is of no use, the Loves of Christ are. But if the Soul fainteth for God's Salvation, Wine is of no use, the Loves of christ Are. p-acp cs dt n1 vvz p-acp ng1 n1, n1 vbz pp-f dx n1, dt vvz pp-f np1 vbr. (19) sermon (DIV2) 315 Page 167
2574 Wine may wash and purify the wounds of the body and keep them from putrefaction, Wine may wash and purify the wounds of the body and keep them from putrefaction, n1 vmb vvi cc vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1 cc vvi pno32 p-acp n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 315 Page 167
2575 but the Loves of Christ alone can purify the wounds of a Soul and resist putrefaction there. but the Loves of christ alone can purify the wounds of a Soul and resist putrefaction there. cc-acp dt vvz pp-f np1 av-j vmb vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1 cc vvi n1 a-acp. (19) sermon (DIV2) 315 Page 167
2576 He was annointed to preach glad tidings to the meek, to bind up the broken hearted, to appoint to them that mourn in Sion, Beauty for Ashes, He was anointed to preach glad tidings to the meek, to bind up the broken hearted, to appoint to them that mourn in Sion, Beauty for Ashes, pns31 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi j n2 p-acp dt j, pc-acp vvi a-acp dt j-vvn j-vvn, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 cst vvb p-acp np1, n1 p-acp n2, (19) sermon (DIV2) 315 Page 167
2578 3. Wine will make a man forget his affliction. Prov. 31. 6, 7. Give wine to him who is of a heavy heart, let him drink and forget his poverty, 3. Wine will make a man forget his affliction. Curae 31. 6, 7. Give wine to him who is of a heavy heart, let him drink and forget his poverty, crd n1 vmb vvi dt n1 vvi po31 n1. np1 crd crd, crd vvb n1 p-acp pno31 r-crq vbz pp-f dt j n1, vvb pno31 vvi cc vvi po31 n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 316 Page 167
2579 and remember his misery no more; and Remember his misery no more; cc vvi po31 n1 av-dx av-dc; (19) sermon (DIV2) 316 Page 167
2580 but now wine doth this by bringing a man unto a kind of stupefaction or temporary deliration, but now wine does this by bringing a man unto a kind of stupefaction or temporary deliration, p-acp av n1 vdz d p-acp vvg dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc j n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 316 Page 168
2581 and the Affliction, must be meerly external, and not in extremity. Wine makes a Man forget his affliction onely by putting him besides himself. and the Affliction, must be merely external, and not in extremity. Wine makes a Man forget his affliction only by putting him beside himself. cc dt n1, vmb vbi av-j j, cc xx p-acp n1. n1 vvz dt n1 vvi po31 n1 av-j p-acp vvg pno31 p-acp px31. (19) sermon (DIV2) 316 Page 168
2582 The Loves of Christ have a proportionable effect upon the Soul, but of a far more high and excellent nature. The Loves of christ have a proportionable Effect upon the Soul, but of a Far more high and excellent nature. dt vvz pp-f np1 vhb dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, cc-acp pp-f dt av-j av-dc j cc j n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 316 Page 168
2583 Let a Soul be bowed down to Hell and not know what to do, Let but the Loves of Christ shine upon it in the sealing of any promise, it forgets all its poverty, and misery. Let a Soul be bowed down to Hell and not know what to do, Let but the Loves of christ shine upon it in the sealing of any promise, it forgets all its poverty, and misery. vvb dt n1 vbi vvn a-acp p-acp n1 cc xx vvi r-crq pc-acp vdi, vvb p-acp dt vvz pp-f np1 vvi p-acp pn31 p-acp dt vvg pp-f d n1, pn31 vvz d po31 n1, cc n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 316 Page 168
2584 The Soul will rejoyce in Sufferings, glory in tribulation, &c. the Martyr cries out that the fire is but as a Bed of Roses. So that you see there is never a good quality in Wine but something proportionable to it, (only infinitely excelling) is to be found in Christs loves. The Soul will rejoice in Sufferings, glory in tribulation, etc. the Martyr cries out that the fire is but as a Bed of Roses. So that you see there is never a good quality in Wine but something proportionable to it, (only infinitely excelling) is to be found in Christ loves. dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp n2, n1 p-acp n1, av dt vvb vvz av cst dt n1 vbz cc-acp c-acp dt n1 pp-f n2. av cst pn22 vvb pc-acp vbz av-x dt j n1 p-acp n1 cc-acp pi j p-acp pn31, (av-j av-j vvg) vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp npg1 n2. (19) sermon (DIV2) 316 Page 168
2585 My last demonstration of the truth of this Proposition is this. My last demonstration of the truth of this Proposition is this. po11 ord n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbz d. (19) sermon (DIV2) 317 Page 168
2586 Wine though it hath many excellent qualities, yet hath it also some ill qualities; The Loves of Christ are not such. Wine though it hath many excellent qualities, yet hath it also Some ill qualities; The Loves of christ Are not such. n1 cs pn31 vhz d j n2, av vhz pn31 av d j-jn n2; dt vvz pp-f np1 vbr xx d. (19) sermon (DIV2) 317 Page 168
2587 There is an excess in Wine saith the Apostle, Eph. 5. 18, 19. Be not drunk with Wine wherein is excess. There is an excess in Wine Says the Apostle, Ephesians 5. 18, 19. Be not drunk with Wine wherein is excess. pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp n1 vvz dt n1, np1 crd crd, crd vbb xx vvn p-acp n1 c-crq vbz n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 317 Page 168
2588 It is a mocker (saith Solomon) it will intoxicate, breed many diseases, many a one perisheth by drinking too much Wine. It is a mocker (Says Solomon) it will intoxicate, breed many diseases, many a one Perishes by drinking too much Wine. pn31 vbz dt n1 (vvz np1) pn31 vmb j, vvb d n2, d dt pi vvz p-acp vvg av d n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 317 Page 168
2589 But no Soul ever perished from the excess of Christs love to it, no Soul ever contracted any distemper from it, he you filled with the Spirit, saith the Apostle in the same Text, where he tells us there is an excess in Wine. But no Soul ever perished from the excess of Christ love to it, no Soul ever contracted any distemper from it, he you filled with the Spirit, Says the Apostle in the same Text, where he tells us there is an excess in Wine. p-acp dx n1 av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pn31, dx n1 av vvn d n1 p-acp pn31, pns31 pn22 vvd p-acp dt n1, vvz dt n1 p-acp dt d n1, c-crq pns31 vvz pno12 pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 317 Page 168
2590 Much of what I have said concerning the excellency of the love of Christ above Wine, taken in a literal sense, is as true concerning it, in its figurative sense, Much of what I have said Concerning the excellency of the love of christ above Wine, taken in a literal sense, is as true Concerning it, in its figurative sense, d pp-f r-crq pns11 vhb vvn vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1, vvn p-acp dt j n1, vbz a-acp j vvg pn31, p-acp po31 j n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 318 Page 168
2591 as it may be supposed and interpreted to signify and created comforts, they only are suited to our External wants only, they are but temporary and uncertain, they also have some ill qualities attending them. as it may be supposed and interpreted to signify and created comforts, they only Are suited to our External Wants only, they Are but temporary and uncertain, they also have Some ill qualities attending them. c-acp pn31 vmb vbi vvn cc vvn pc-acp vvi cc vvn n2, pns32 av-j vbr vvn p-acp po12 j n2 av-j, pns32 vbr p-acp j cc j, pns32 av vhb d j-jn n2 vvg pno32. (19) sermon (DIV2) 318 Page 168
2592 I shall therefore add no more Doctrinally. By way of application. I shall Therefore add no more Doctrinally. By Way of application. pns11 vmb av vvi av-dx av-dc av-j. p-acp n1 pp-f n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 318 Page 168
2593 We may in the first place observe in o what a degree of debauchery the generality of the Sons and Daughters are fallen. We may in the First place observe in oh what a degree of debauchery the generality of the Sons and Daughters Are fallen. pns12 vmb p-acp dt ord n1 vvi p-acp sy q-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 dt n1 pp-f dt n2 cc n2 vbr vvn. (19) sermon (DIV2) 319 Page 168
2594 Nothing more becomes a Man or Woman considered as a reasonable Creature, than to discern aright betwixt things that differ, Nothing more becomes a Man or Woman considered as a reasonable Creature, than to discern aright betwixt things that differ, np1 av-dc vvz dt n1 cc n1 vvn p-acp dt j n1, cs pc-acp vvi av p-acp n2 cst vvb, (19) sermon (DIV2) 319 Page 168
3455 Q•. 1. What in the Doctrine is meant by the name of Christ? Q•. 1. What in the Doctrine is meant by the name of christ? np1. crd q-crq p-acp dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1? (23) sermon (DIV2) 425 Page 212
2596 But supposing what you have heard to be truth, where is the man of many, that rightly discerneth, rightly judgeth, But supposing what you have herd to be truth, where is the man of many, that rightly discerneth, rightly Judgeth, p-acp vvg r-crq pn22 vhb vvn pc-acp vbi n1, q-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f d, cst av-jn vvz, av-jn vvz, (19) sermon (DIV2) 319 Page 168
2597 or aright guideth himself in practice? where is the man that judgeth the loves of Christ better than Wine. or aright guideth himself in practice? where is the man that Judgeth the loves of christ better than Wine. cc av vvz px31 p-acp n1? q-crq vbz dt n1 cst vvz dt n2 pp-f np1 av-jc cs n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 319 Page 168
2598 How many are there that judge Wine better then the loves of Christ. How many Are there that judge Wine better then the loves of christ. c-crq d vbr pc-acp d n1 n1 av-jc cs dt n2 pp-f np1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 320 Page 168
2599 Wine, not in the figurative sense, as it signifies all outward, created comforts, but in the literal sense, Wine, not in the figurative sense, as it signifies all outward, created comforts, but in the literal sense, n1, xx p-acp dt j n1, c-acp pn31 vvz d j, j-vvn n2, cc-acp p-acp dt j n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 320 Page 168
2600 as it signifieth nothing but the juice of the Grape, fermented and a little refined from its dregs, doth not every one thus judge, that useth Wine immoderately? that sits bibbing at a Tavern until the Wine inflameth him, Christ by his Apostle Paul hath said, Eph. 5. 18, 19. Be not drunk with Wine wherein is excess. as it signifies nothing but the juice of the Grape, fermented and a little refined from its dregs, does not every one thus judge, that uses Wine immoderately? that sits bibbing At a Tavern until the Wine inflames him, christ by his Apostle Paul hath said, Ephesians 5. 18, 19. Be not drunk with Wine wherein is excess. c-acp pn31 vvz pix cc-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvn cc dt j j-vvn p-acp po31 n2, vdz xx d crd av n1, cst vvz n1 av-j? cst vvz n-vvg p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vvz pno31, np1 p-acp po31 n1 np1 vhz vvn, np1 crd crd, crd vbb xx vvn p-acp n1 c-crq vbz n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 320 Page 169
2601 How many are there, that tarry long at the Wine, that go to seek mixt Wine, that look upon wine when it is red, How many Are there, that tarry long At the Wine, that go to seek mixed Wine, that look upon wine when it is read, q-crq d vbr a-acp, cst vvb av-j p-acp dt n1, cst vvb pc-acp vvi vvn n1, cst vvb p-acp n1 c-crq pn31 vbz vvn, (19) sermon (DIV2) 320 Page 169
2602 when it giveth its colour in the cup, when it moveth itself aright, till at last it biteth like a Serpent, when it gives its colour in the cup, when it moves itself aright, till At last it bites like a Serpent, c-crq pn31 vvz po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, c-crq pn31 vvz px31 av, c-acp p-acp ord pn31 vvz av-j dt n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 320 Page 169
2603 and stingeth like an Adder, till it causeth woe, and sorrow, and contentions, and wounds, and stingeth like an Adder, till it Causes woe, and sorrow, and contentions, and wounds, cc vvz av-j dt n1, p-acp pn31 vvz n1, cc n1, cc n2, cc n2, (19) sermon (DIV2) 320 Page 169
2604 and redness of the Eyes (as Solomon Speaketh, Prov. 23, 29, 30, 31.) and yet have no sense of the Loves of Christ, no thoughts of it, make no enquiries after it, take no course for the obtaining it. and redness of the Eyes (as Solomon Speaks, Curae 23, 29, 30, 31.) and yet have no sense of the Loves of christ, no thoughts of it, make no Enquiries After it, take no course for the obtaining it. cc n1 pp-f dt n2 (c-acp np1 vvz, np1 crd, crd, crd, crd) cc av vhb dx n1 pp-f dt vvz pp-f np1, dx n2 pp-f pn31, vvb dx n2 p-acp pn31, vvb dx n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pn31. (19) sermon (DIV2) 320 Page 169
2605 Do not those poor wretches Love wine better than the Love of Christ, that will not abate life a cup of wine to gain it? Those that for an intemperate cup of wine, will be disobedient to the rule which Christ hath given them. Do not those poor wretches Love wine better than the Love of christ, that will not abate life a cup of wine to gain it? Those that for an intemperate cup of wine, will be disobedient to the Rule which christ hath given them. vdb xx d j n2 vvb n1 av-jc cs dt n1 pp-f np1, cst vmb xx vvi n1 dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi pn31? d cst p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, vmb vbi j p-acp dt n1 r-crq np1 vhz vvn pno32. (19) sermon (DIV2) 320 Page 169
2606 My Soul in this contemplation, even akes to think what will become of drunkards, by whom I mean not those only who reel in the streets and are intoxicated with Wine, My Soul in this contemplation, even akes to think what will become of drunkards, by whom I mean not those only who reel in the streets and Are intoxicated with Wine, po11 n1 p-acp d n1, av vvz pc-acp vvi r-crq vmb vvi pp-f n2, p-acp ro-crq pns11 vvb xx d av-j r-crq n1 p-acp dt n2 cc vbr vvn p-acp n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 320 Page 169
2607 but those who take a greater pleasure in drinking than in praying or hearing the word of God or obeying his will. but those who take a greater pleasure in drinking than in praying or hearing the word of God or obeying his will. cc-acp d r-crq vvb dt jc n1 p-acp vvg cs p-acp vvg cc vvg dt n1 pp-f np1 cc vvg po31 n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 320 Page 169
2608 2. But if we extend the notion of wine further, to signify all sensual Satisfactions, all created comforts, Lord how many are there in the world that in this betray their folly, 2. But if we extend the notion of wine further, to signify all sensual Satisfactions, all created comforts, Lord how many Are there in the world that in this betray their folly, crd p-acp cs pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f n1 av-jc, pc-acp vvi d j n2, d j-vvn n2, n1 q-crq d vbr a-acp p-acp dt n1 cst p-acp d vvb po32 n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 321 Page 169
2609 and discover the corruption, and debauchery of humane nature. and discover the corruption, and debauchery of humane nature. cc vvi dt n1, cc n1 pp-f j n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 321 Page 169
2610 How few are there in the world that do not prefer some creature or other before the loves of Christ; How few Are there in the world that do not prefer Some creature or other before the loves of christ; c-crq d vbr a-acp p-acp dt n1 cst vdb xx vvi d n1 cc n-jn p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1; (19) sermon (DIV2) 321 Page 169
2611 indeed as the Poet-saith — Trahit sua quemque voluptas; Every one is not alike taken with every sensual object, the Apostle tells us we have NONLATINALPHABET, every one hath his proper lust and corruption by which he is drawn, away, the lusts of the flesh, are one mans proper lust, the lust of the Eye is anothers proper lust, the pride of life is anothers. indeed as the Poet-saith — Trahit sua quemque voluptas; Every one is not alike taken with every sensual Object, the Apostle tells us we have, every one hath his proper lust and corruption by which he is drawn, away, the Lustiest of the Flesh, Are one men proper lust, the lust of the Eye is another's proper lust, the pride of life is another's. av c-acp dt j — fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la; d pi vbz xx av-j vvn p-acp d j n1, dt n1 vvz pno12 pns12 vhb, d pi vhz po31 j n1 cc n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vbz vvn, av, dt n2 pp-f dt n1, vbr crd ng1 j n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz j-jn j n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz j-jn. (19) sermon (DIV2) 321 Page 169
2612 Separate from mankind, drunkards, lascivious persons, vain persons, persons that are covetous, and too greedy of the worlds riches, ambitious men, whose God is honour and applause, credit and reputation in the World, Separate from mankind, drunkards, lascivious Persons, vain Persons, Persons that Are covetous, and too greedy of the world's riches, ambitious men, whose God is honour and applause, credit and reputation in the World, j p-acp n1, n2, j n2, j n2, n2 cst vbr j, cc av j pp-f dt ng1 n2, j n2, rg-crq n1 vbz n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 321 Page 169
2613 how few will you leave? But I hear some say this is an hard censure upon mankind, men indeed are flesh, how few will you leave? But I hear Some say this is an hard censure upon mankind, men indeed Are Flesh, c-crq d vmb pn22 vvi? p-acp pns11 vvb d vvi d vbz dt j n1 p-acp n1, n2 av vbr n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 321 Page 169
2614 and blood, man hath natural Senses and naturally seeks the gratification, and Satisfaction of them, and blood, man hath natural Senses and naturally seeks the gratification, and Satisfaction of them, cc n1, n1 vhz j n2 cc av-j vvz dt n1, cc n1 pp-f pno32, (19) sermon (DIV2) 321 Page 169
2615 but we hope we do not prefer the satisfaction of them before the Loves of Christ shewed in the pardon of sin, peace of conscience, purity of heart, the hopes of glory. but we hope we do not prefer the satisfaction of them before the Loves of christ showed in the pardon of since, peace of conscience, purity of heart, the hope's of glory. cc-acp pns12 vvb pns12 vdb xx vvi dt n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp dt vvz pp-f np1 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, n1 pp-f n1, n1 pp-f n1, dt n2 pp-f n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 321 Page 169
2616 This were a very sad thing, and it is a very hard judgment to pass upon any Soul; This were a very sad thing, and it is a very hard judgement to pass upon any Soul; d vbdr dt j j n1, cc pn31 vbz dt av j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1; (19) sermon (DIV2) 321 Page 169
2617 we must plead not guilty to this Indictment. we must plead not guilty to this Indictment. pns12 vmb vvb xx j p-acp d n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 321 Page 170
2618 Say you so? my next question is how will ye be tryed? will you be tryed by the ordinary rules of tryals of your preference in other cases: Say you so? my next question is how will you be tried? will you be tried by the ordinary rules of trials of your preference in other cases: n1 pn22 av? po11 ord n1 vbz c-crq vmb pn22 vbi vvn? vmb pn22 vbi vvn p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n2 pp-f po22 n1 p-acp j-jn n2: (19) sermon (DIV2) 321 Page 170
2619 answer me then, or call your souls to answer themselves in some few questions: answer me then, or call your Souls to answer themselves in Some few questions: vvb pno11 av, cc vvb po22 n2 pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp d d n2: (19) sermon (DIV2) 321 Page 170
2620 What do you most delight to hear of? what do you please your selves most in? what do you imploy your selves most in the pursuit of? what do you most postpone, and put behind in the motions of your lives? which do you most neglect for the other? &c. 1. What do you most delight to hear of? The loves of Christ are not the objects of any sense but the Ear, but they may be heard of. What do you most delight to hear of? what do you please your selves most in? what do you employ your selves most in the pursuit of? what do you most postpone, and put behind in the motions of your lives? which do you most neglect for the other? etc. 1. What do you most delight to hear of? The loves of christ Are not the objects of any sense but the Ear, but they may be herd of. q-crq vdb pn22 av-ds vvb pc-acp vvi pp-f? q-crq vdb pn22 vvi po22 n2 av-ds p-acp? q-crq vdb pn22 vvi po22 n2 av-ds p-acp dt n1 pp-f? q-crq vdb pn22 av-ds vvb, cc vvd a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f po22 n2? q-crq vdb pn22 av-ds vvb p-acp dt j-jn? av crd q-crq vdb pn22 av-ds vvb pc-acp vvi pp-f? dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr xx dt n2 pp-f d n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp pns32 vmb vbi vvn pp-f. (19) sermon (DIV2) 321 Page 170
2621 Sermons should be principally such discourses; discourses of Christs love; Sermons should be principally such discourses; discourses of Christ love; n2 vmd vbi av-j d n2; n2 pp-f npg1 n1; (19) sermon (DIV2) 322 Page 170
2622 we preach Christ Crucified, canst thou be patient to hear discourses of the loves of Women, discourses of worldly businesses of vanity, many hours, we preach christ crucified, Canst thou be patient to hear discourses of the loves of Women, discourses of worldly businesses of vanity, many hours, pns12 vvb np1 vvn, vm2 pns21 vbi j pc-acp vvi n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n2, n2 pp-f j n2 pp-f n1, d n2, (19) sermon (DIV2) 322 Page 170
2623 and canst thou not with the like patience and delight sit out a Sermon of one hour? art thou never saying, and Canst thou not with the like patience and delight fit out a Sermon of one hour? art thou never saying, cc vm2 pns21 xx p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 vvb av dt n1 pp-f crd n1? vb2r pns21 av vvg, (19) sermon (DIV2) 322 Page 170
2624 when will this vain, idle, discourse be done, this discourse that tends nothing to the good of my Soul, when will this vain, idle, discourse be done, this discourse that tends nothing to the good of my Soul, c-crq vmb d j, j, n1 vbb vdn, d n1 cst vvz pix p-acp dt j pp-f po11 n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 322 Page 170
2625 and yet often saying when will this Sermon be done? Judge then whether thy Soul judgeth the loves of Christ better than Wine? There are those that can rise up early in the morning, that they may follow strong drink, and yet often saying when will this Sermon be done? Judge then whither thy Soul Judgeth the loves of christ better than Wine? There Are those that can rise up early in the morning, that they may follow strong drink, cc av av vvg c-crq vmb d n1 vbi vdn? n1 av cs po21 n1 vvz dt n2 pp-f np1 av-jc cs n1? pc-acp vbr d d vmb vvi a-acp av-j p-acp dt n1, cst pns32 vmb vvi j n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 322 Page 170
2626 and continue till night, till Wine inflame them, and canst not thou rise up early to hear of the love of Christ, and sit an hour or two, till the report of his love inflameth thy Soul. Hadst thou rather hear a wanton idle story, and continue till night, till Wine inflame them, and Canst not thou rise up early to hear of the love of christ, and fit an hour or two, till the report of his love inflames thy Soul. Hadst thou rather hear a wanton idle story, cc vvi p-acp n1, c-acp n1 vvi pno32, cc vm2 xx pns21 vvi a-acp av-j pc-acp vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vvb dt n1 cc crd, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvz po21 n1 vhd2 pns21 av-c vvi dt j-jn j n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 322 Page 170
2627 than a Gospel story? how dost thou then prefer the loves of Christ before Wine; than a Gospel story? how dost thou then prefer the loves of christ before Wine; cs dt n1 n1? q-crq vd2 pns21 av vvi dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp n1; (19) sermon (DIV2) 322 Page 170
2628 thou manifestly givest the preference to a sensual satisfaction. thou manifestly givest the preference to a sensual satisfaction. pns21 av-j vv2 dt n1 p-acp dt j n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 322 Page 170
2629 2. What do you most please your thoughts in the contemplation & meditation of? My meditation of him (saith David) shall be sweet. 2. What do you most please your thoughts in the contemplation & meditation of? My meditation of him (Says David) shall be sweet. crd q-crq vdb pn22 av-ds vvb po22 n2 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f? po11 n1 pp-f pno31 (vvz np1) vmb vbi j. (19) sermon (DIV2) 323 Page 170
2630 Our thoughts must feed themselves with some objects; Our thoughts must feed themselves with Some objects; po12 n2 vmb vvi px32 p-acp d n2; (19) sermon (DIV2) 323 Page 170
2631 we are so incompassed with the straits and necessities of this life, with the various diversions, we Are so encompassed with the straits and necessities of this life, with the various diversions, pns12 vbr av vvn p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d n1, p-acp dt j n2, (19) sermon (DIV2) 323 Page 170
2632 and temptations, that I think it unreasonable to put the tryal there. and temptations, that I think it unreasonable to put the trial there. cc n2, cst pns11 vvb pn31 j pc-acp vvi dt n1 a-acp. (19) sermon (DIV2) 323 Page 170
2633 Whether have the loves of Christ, or worldly objects most of your thoughts, none would acquit themselves upon such an inquiry. Whither have the loves of christ, or worldly objects most of your thoughts, none would acquit themselves upon such an inquiry. cs vhb dt n2 pp-f np1, cc j n2 av-ds pp-f po22 n2, pix vmd vvi px32 p-acp d dt n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 323 Page 170
2634 But which are your Souls most pleasant Bread, which are your sweetest meditations? this will try a Soul; But which Are your Souls most pleasant Bred, which Are your Sweetest meditations? this will try a Soul; p-acp r-crq vbr po22 n2 av-ds j n1, r-crq vbr po22 js n2? d vmb vvi dt n1; (19) sermon (DIV2) 323 Page 170
2635 undoubtedly such objects as a Soul most preferreth, it will be most pleased in the contemplation of. undoubtedly such objects as a Soul most preferreth, it will be most pleased in the contemplation of. av-j d n2 p-acp dt n1 ds vvz, pn31 vmb vbi av-ds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f. (19) sermon (DIV2) 323 Page 170
2636 But is this the case of the most of men? can they say, that though they have more thoughts upon the World, But is this the case of the most of men? can they say, that though they have more thoughts upon the World, cc-acp vbz d dt n1 pp-f dt ds pp-f n2? vmb pns32 vvi, cst cs pns32 vhb dc n2 p-acp dt n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 323 Page 170
2637 and sensible objects in it, yet the meditations upon the World, and the other are rather thoughts of necessity, and sensible objects in it, yet the meditations upon the World, and the other Are rather thoughts of necessity, cc j n2 p-acp pn31, av dt n2 p-acp dt n1, cc dt j-jn vbr av-c n2 pp-f n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 323 Page 170
2638 than of delight and pleasure? than of delight and pleasure? cs pp-f n1 cc n1? (19) sermon (DIV2) 323 Page 170
2639 Thirdly, What do you most imploy your selves in the pursuit of? Is it sensible satisfactions, or Christs love, I do not here mean by [ most ] a frequency of action, Thirdly, What do you most employ your selves in the pursuit of? Is it sensible satisfactions, or Christ love, I do not Here mean by [ most ] a frequency of actium, ord, q-crq vdb pn22 av-ds vvb po22 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f? vbz pn31 j n2, cc npg1 n1, pns11 vdb xx av j p-acp [ av-ds ] dt n1 pp-f n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 324 Page 171
2640 or length of time, but a warmth, and fervency, and intension of affection, and a Christians circumstances, or length of time, but a warmth, and fervency, and intention of affection, and a Christians Circumstances, cc n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1, cc n1, cc n1 pp-f n1, cc dt np1 n2, (19) sermon (DIV2) 324 Page 171
2641 and station in the world may be such as will inforce him to spend more of his time, and station in the world may be such as will enforce him to spend more of his time, cc n1 p-acp dt n1 vmb vbi d c-acp vmb vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi dc pp-f po31 n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 324 Page 171
2642 and more of his action about worldly than about spiritual things, but which doth the Soul press most hard after? which pursuit hath most of the strength and vigour of the inward man? That doubtless hath the preference in the mans judgment: and more of his actium about worldly than about spiritual things, but which does the Soul press most hard After? which pursuit hath most of the strength and vigour of the inward man? That doubtless hath the preference in the men judgement: cc dc pp-f po31 n1 p-acp j cs a-acp j n2, cc-acp r-crq vdz dt n1 vvi av-ds av-j p-acp? r-crq n1 vhz av-ds pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1? cst av-j vhz dt n1 p-acp dt ng1 n1: (19) sermon (DIV2) 324 Page 171
2643 it is an ill sign to see a man work hard, and pray coldly, lazily, perfunctorily, it is an ill Signen to see a man work hard, and pray coldly, lazily, perfunctorily, pn31 vbz dt j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 vvi av-j, cc vvb av-jn, av-j, av-j, (19) sermon (DIV2) 324 Page 171
2644 when men spend their strength for that which is not bread, when a man so toileth in his pleasures, when men spend their strength for that which is not bred, when a man so toileth in his pleasures, c-crq n2 vvb po32 n1 p-acp d r-crq vbz xx n1, c-crq dt n1 av vvz p-acp po31 n2, (19) sermon (DIV2) 324 Page 171
2645 when he presseth so hard after the World, that his whole heart may be discerned and read in those pursuits, when he Presseth so hard After the World, that his Whole heart may be discerned and read in those pursuits, c-crq pns31 vvz av av-j p-acp dt n1, cst po31 j-jn n1 vmb vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp d n2, (19) sermon (DIV2) 324 Page 171
2646 and but half his heart can be discerned in his pursuits after the loves of Christ, he comes late to an Ordinance of God, he sleeps, and but half his heart can be discerned in his pursuits After the loves of christ, he comes late to an Ordinance of God, he sleeps, cc p-acp j-jn po31 n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp po31 n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, pns31 vvz av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vvz, (19) sermon (DIV2) 324 Page 171
2647 when he is there, he doth the work of his God negligently. My Soul (saith David presseth hard after thee; it is an excellent sign, when he is there, he does the work of his God negligently. My Soul (Says David Presseth hard After thee; it is an excellent Signen, c-crq pns31 vbz a-acp, pns31 vdz dt n1 pp-f po31 np1 av-j. po11 n1 (vvz np1 vvz av-j p-acp pno21; pn31 vbz dt j n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 324 Page 171
2648 when tho the motions of the Soul be after the World, yet the pressings hard of the Soul are after Christ, and his loves. when though the motions of the Soul be After the World, yet the pressings hard of the Soul Are After christ, and his loves. c-crq cs dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbb p-acp dt n1, av dt n2-vvg av-j pp-f dt n1 vbr p-acp np1, cc po31 n2. (19) sermon (DIV2) 324 Page 171
2779 but according to the degree of our knowledge, or apprehension of such a good, as such. but according to the degree of our knowledge, or apprehension of such a good, as such. cc-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, cc n1 pp-f d dt j, p-acp d. (20) sermon (DIV2) 339 Page 177
2649 4. In the motions of your lives, what do you most postpone and put behind? that which is most postponed, is least preferred, Let my Tongue (saith the Psalmist, Psal. 137. 6.) cleave to the roof of my mouth, 4. In the motions of your lives, what do you most postpone and put behind? that which is most postponed, is least preferred, Let my Tongue (Says the Psalmist, Psalm 137. 6.) cleave to the roof of my Mouth, crd p-acp dt n2 pp-f po22 n2, q-crq vdb pn22 av-ds vvb cc vvd a-acp? cst r-crq vbz av-ds j, vbz av-ds vvn, vvb po11 n1 (vvz dt n1, np1 crd crd) vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 325 Page 171
2650 if I prefer not Hierusalem before my chief Joy. We have an English saying, That meat and drink may be had, but work may stay: if I prefer not Jerusalem before my chief Joy. We have an English saying, That meat and drink may be had, but work may stay: cs pns11 vvb xx np1 p-acp po11 j-jn n1. pns12 vhb dt jp n1, cst n1 cc n1 vmb vbi vhn, cc-acp n1 vmb vvi: (19) sermon (DIV2) 325 Page 171
2651 it intimates our preference of meat and drink before labour, the end of which is chiefly to procure meat and drink. it intimates our preference of meat and drink before labour, the end of which is chiefly to procure meat and drink. pn31 vvz po12 n1 pp-f n1 cc vvi p-acp vvb, dt n1 pp-f r-crq vbz av-jn pc-acp vvi n1 cc vvi. (19) sermon (DIV2) 325 Page 171
2652 Do you say I must pray, I and my House must seek the Lord, I must hear that my Soul live, my labour in my calling, that may stay? It is a very ill sign, that the Soul prefers earthly things before heavenly things, Do you say I must pray, I and my House must seek the Lord, I must hear that my Soul live, my labour in my calling, that may stay? It is a very ill Signen, that the Soul prefers earthly things before heavenly things, vdb pn22 vvi pns11 vmb vvi, pns11 cc po11 n1 vmb vvi dt n1, pns11 vmb vvi cst po11 n1 vvi, po11 n1 p-acp po11 n-vvg, cst vmb vvi? pn31 vbz dt j j-jn n1, cst dt n1 vvz j n2 p-acp j n2, (19) sermon (DIV2) 325 Page 171
2653 when he postpones the means to obtain things heavenly, to the means for obtaining things that are earthly, when he postpones the means to obtain things heavenly, to the means for obtaining things that Are earthly, c-crq pns31 n2 dt n2 pc-acp vvi n2 j, p-acp dt n2 p-acp vvg n2 cst vbr j, (19) sermon (DIV2) 325 Page 171
2654 when every trifling business, will turn him off from prayer, reading, hearing the Word. It is true, there is a time for all things. when every trifling business, will turn him off from prayer, reading, hearing the Word. It is true, there is a time for all things. c-crq d j-vvg n1, vmb vvi pno31 a-acp p-acp n1, vvg, vvg dt n1. pn31 vbz j, pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp d n2. (19) sermon (DIV2) 325 Page 171
2655 But when the Worlds time is admitted to jostle out Gods time, and Gods time is not reserved to him, But when the World's time is admitted to jostle out God's time, and God's time is not reserved to him, p-acp c-crq dt ng1 n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi av npg1 n1, cc ng1 n1 vbz xx vvn p-acp pno31, (19) sermon (DIV2) 325 Page 171
2656 and the worlds time never yields to Gods time, it is a very ill sign that Christs loves have not the preference in the Soul. Lastly. and the world's time never yields to God's time, it is a very ill Signen that Christ loves have not the preference in the Soul. Lastly. cc dt ng1 n1 av-x vvz p-acp npg1 n1, pn31 vbz dt j j-jn n1 cst npg1 n2 vhb xx dt n1 p-acp dt n1 ord. (19) sermon (DIV2) 325 Page 171
2657 Which do you most neglect for the other? Our Saviour telleth us, Mat. 6. 24. No man can serve two Masters, Which do you most neglect for the other? Our Saviour Telleth us, Mathew 6. 24. No man can serve two Masters, r-crq vdb pn22 av-ds vvb p-acp dt j-jn? po12 n1 vvz pno12, np1 crd crd dx n1 vmb vvi crd n2, (19) sermon (DIV2) 326 Page 171
2658 for either he will love the one, and hate the other, or else he will hold to the one, for either he will love the one, and hate the other, or Else he will hold to the one, p-acp d pns31 vmb vvi dt crd, cc vvb dt n-jn, cc av pns31 vmb vvi p-acp dt pi, (19) sermon (DIV2) 326 Page 171
2659 and despise the other, the neglect of one thing to give place, or room to another, sufficiently argueth the preference of that for which we make room, and despise the other, the neglect of one thing to give place, or room to Another, sufficiently argue the preference of that for which we make room, cc vvi dt n-jn, dt n1 pp-f crd n1 pc-acp vvi n1, cc n1 p-acp j-jn, av-j vvz dt n1 pp-f d p-acp r-crq po12 vvi n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 326 Page 172
2660 before that, by the neglect of which we make room for it. before that, by the neglect of which we make room for it. p-acp d, p-acp dt n1 pp-f r-crq pns12 vvb n1 p-acp pn31. (19) sermon (DIV2) 326 Page 172
2661 Do you neglect the world and the things of the world, to give room for the loves of Christ, Do you neglect the world and the things of the world, to give room for the loves of christ, vdb pn22 vvi dt n1 cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 326 Page 172
2662 and the means to obtain them, or do you neglect the loves of Christ, and the means he hath appointed for the gaining of them for the world, and the means to obtain them, or do you neglect the loves of christ, and the means he hath appointed for the gaining of them for the world, cc dt n2 pc-acp vvi pno32, cc vdb pn22 vvi dt n2 pp-f np1, cc dt n2 pns31 vhz vvn p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f pno32 p-acp dt n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 326 Page 172
2663 and the means you are to use for the gaining of it? But I have I fear said enough not only to convince you that the most men and women in the world are guilty of a false judgment, either judging Wine in the literal sense, and the means you Are to use for the gaining of it? But I have I Fear said enough not only to convince you that the most men and women in the world Are guilty of a false judgement, either judging Wine in the literal sense, cc dt n2 pn22 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f pn31? p-acp pns11 vhb pns11 vvb vvd d xx av-j pc-acp vvi pn22 d dt ds n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1 vbr j pp-f dt j n1, d vvg n1 p-acp dt j n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 326 Page 172
2664 or at least in the figurative sense, better than Christs love, but also to convince Gods own People that they do not sufficiently live up to, or At least in the figurative sense, better than Christ love, but also to convince God's own People that they do not sufficiently live up to, cc p-acp ds p-acp dt j n1, jc cs npg1 n1, cc-acp av pc-acp vvi n2 d n1 cst pns32 vdb xx av-j vvi a-acp p-acp, (19) sermon (DIV2) 326 Page 172
2665 and practice what they profess to Believe. I might add another thing. and practice what they profess to Believe. I might add Another thing. cc n1 r-crq pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi. pns11 vmd vvi j-jn n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 326 Page 172
2780 Now there are various degrees of knowledge. 1. The first and meanest is the meer act of our Understanding. Now there Are various Degrees of knowledge. 1. The First and Meanest is the mere act of our Understanding. av a-acp vbr j n2 pp-f n1. crd dt ord cc js vbz dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1. (20) sermon (DIV2) 339 Page 177
2666 6. Whosoever purchaseth Wine or a satisfaction from any creature by a disobedience to the commands of Christ, doth most certainly judge, that Wine, that creature, better then Christs loves. 6. Whosoever purchases Wine or a satisfaction from any creature by a disobedience to the commands of christ, does most Certainly judge, that Wine, that creature, better then Christ loves. crd r-crq vvz n1 cc dt n1 p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, vdz av-ds av-j vvi, cst n1, cst n1, jc cs npg1 n2. (19) sermon (DIV2) 327 Page 172
2667 The demonstration of this depends upon this, That no man or woman can truly say they love Christ, The demonstration of this depends upon this, That no man or woman can truly say they love christ, dt n1 pp-f d vvz p-acp d, cst dx n1 cc n1 vmb av-j vvi pns32 vvb np1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 327 Page 172
2668 or groundedly expect that Christ should love them, that doth not keep his Commandments, or that wilfully, ordinarily, or groundedly expect that christ should love them, that does not keep his commandments, or that wilfully, ordinarily, cc av-vvn vvb cst np1 vmd vvi pno32, cst vdz xx vvi po31 n2, cc cst av-j, av-j, (19) sermon (DIV2) 327 Page 172
2669 and presumptuously breaketh them, tho there none lives who doth not, sin against God. and presumptuously breaks them, though there none lives who does not, since against God. cc av-j vvz pno32, cs pc-acp pi vvz r-crq vdz xx, n1 p-acp np1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 327 Page 172
2670 I shall shut up this discourse with a word of exhortation, which must be to a preference of the loves of Christ before Wine. I shall shut up this discourse with a word of exhortation, which must be to a preference of the loves of christ before Wine. pns11 vmb vvi a-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vmb vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 328 Page 172
2671 I shall press this exhortation upon you by some arguments. My first argument shall be drawn from the reasonableness of this; I shall press this exhortation upon you by Some Arguments. My First argument shall be drawn from the reasonableness of this; pns11 vmb vvi d n1 p-acp pn22 p-acp d n2. po11 ord n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d; (19) sermon (DIV2) 328 Page 172
2672 That a reasonable Soul should judge of things not according to any appearances from false representations, but as they are. That a reasonable Soul should judge of things not according to any appearances from false representations, but as they Are. cst dt j n1 vmd vvi pp-f n2 xx vvg p-acp d n2 p-acp j n2, cc-acp c-acp pns32 vbr. (19) sermon (DIV2) 329 Page 172
2673 I have spoken enough to persuade any person, that believeth that he is not a meer lump of flesh, I have spoken enough to persuade any person, that Believeth that he is not a mere lump of Flesh, pns11 vhb vvn av-d pc-acp vvi d n1, cst vvz cst pns31 vbz xx dt j n1 pp-f n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 329 Page 172
2674 but hath a reasonable Soul, and that he is not a creature of this life meerly, but hath a reasonable Soul, and that he is not a creature of this life merely, cc-acp vhz dt j n1, cc cst pns31 vbz xx dt n1 pp-f d n1 av-j, (19) sermon (DIV2) 329 Page 172
2675 but ordained to an Eternal Existence, and that the Soul of every man by nature, but ordained to an Eternal Existence, and that the Soul of every man by nature, cc-acp vvd p-acp dt j n1, cc cst dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 329 Page 172
2676 and his state is such as the holy Scriptures speak it to be, that the loves of Christ are more suited to his necessities, and his state is such as the holy Scriptures speak it to be, that the loves of christ Are more suited to his necessities, cc po31 n1 vbz d p-acp dt j n2 vvb pn31 pc-acp vbi, cst dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr dc vvn p-acp po31 n2, (19) sermon (DIV2) 329 Page 172
2677 & his true, & real wants, than it is possible that any created comforts should be; & his true, & real Wants, than it is possible that any created comforts should be; cc po31 j, cc j n2, cs pn31 vbz j cst d j-vvn n2 vmd vbi; (19) sermon (DIV2) 329 Page 172
2678 now admitting this, what more doth become areasonable creature than to judge them so ▪ All other judgment is but fallacy, now admitting this, what more does become areasonable creature than to judge them so ▪ All other judgement is but fallacy, av vvg d, r-crq n1 vdz vvi j n1 cs pc-acp vvi pno32 av ▪ d j-jn n1 vbz p-acp n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 329 Page 172
2679 and deceit, and of all deceit, and fallacy, there's nothing so unworthy of a man as to cheat and deceive himself. and deceit, and of all deceit, and fallacy, there's nothing so unworthy of a man as to cheat and deceive himself. cc n1, cc pp-f d n1, cc n1, pc-acp|vbz pix av j pp-f dt n1 c-acp pc-acp vvi cc vvi px31. (19) sermon (DIV2) 329 Page 172
2680 Thus every Soul doth that judgeth any thing better than the Loves of Christ. Further yet there is nothing more unworthy of a man then to outlaw himself, Thus every Soul does that Judgeth any thing better than the Loves of christ. Further yet there is nothing more unworthy of a man then to outlaw himself, av d n1 vdz d vvz d n1 av-jc cs dt vvz pp-f np1. jc av pc-acp vbz pix av-dc j pp-f dt n1 av p-acp n1 px31, (19) sermon (DIV2) 329 Page 172
2681 and suffer his passion to domineer over his reason; and suffer his passion to domineer over his reason; cc vvi po31 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1; (19) sermon (DIV2) 329 Page 172
2682 the course of mans Soul according to reason is for his will to follow the dictate of his understanding, for him to pursue the things, which he judgeth most excellent; the course of men Soul according to reason is for his will to follow the dictate of his understanding, for him to pursue the things, which he Judgeth most excellent; dt n1 pp-f ng1 n1 vvg p-acp n1 vbz p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi dt vvb pp-f po31 n1, p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi dt n2, r-crq pns31 vvz av-ds j; (19) sermon (DIV2) 329 Page 173
2683 and though in other things indeed man doth not so ' he seeth that which is better and doth that which he confesseth and judgeth worst, and though in other things indeed man does not so ' he sees that which is better and does that which he Confesses and Judgeth worst, cc cs p-acp j-jn n2 av n1 vdz xx av ' pns31 vvz cst r-crq vbz jc cc vdz d r-crq pns31 vvz cc vvz js, (19) sermon (DIV2) 329 Page 173
2684 yet all this is passion, and so far as a man walketh or acteth thus, he acteth not reasonably, yet all this is passion, and so Far as a man walks or Acts thus, he Acts not reasonably, av d d vbz n1, cc av av-j c-acp dt n1 vvz cc vvz av, pns31 vvz xx av-j, (19) sermon (DIV2) 329 Page 173
2685 but this is but the first argument, and considereth them meerly as men. but this is but the First argument, and Considereth them merely as men. cc-acp d vbz p-acp dt ord n1, cc vvz pno32 av-j p-acp n2. (19) sermon (DIV2) 329 Page 173
2816 That God must shew some act of Love to us, before we can shew any Love to him. That God must show Some act of Love to us, before we can show any Love to him. cst np1 vmb vvi d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno12, c-acp pns12 vmb vvi d n1 p-acp pno31. (20) sermon (DIV2) 344 Page 179
2686 2. The second shall concern you as Creatures. What an indignity do you put upon the Creator to prefer the Creature before him: 2. The second shall concern you as Creatures. What an indignity do you put upon the Creator to prefer the Creature before him: crd dt ord vmb vvi pn22 p-acp n2. q-crq dt n1 vdb pn22 vvi p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp pno31: (19) sermon (DIV2) 330 Page 173
2687 Wine is but a Creature, Riches, Honours, the World and all that is therein it is all but a Creature. Wine is but a Creature, Riches, Honours, the World and all that is therein it is all but a Creature. n1 vbz p-acp dt n1, n2, ng1, dt n1 cc d cst vbz av pn31 vbz d p-acp dt n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 330 Page 173
2688 Christ is God over all blessed for ever. christ is God over all blessed for ever. np1 vbz np1 p-acp d j-vvn p-acp av. (19) sermon (DIV2) 330 Page 173
2689 It is a mighty degradation of God in our hearts to prefer any thing to his loves. It is a mighty degradation of God in our hearts to prefer any thing to his loves. pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po12 n2 pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp po31 n2. (19) sermon (DIV2) 330 Page 173
2690 How can any man think that God should look upon that Soul that dethroneth him, How can any man think that God should look upon that Soul that dethroneth him, q-crq vmb d n1 vvb cst np1 vmd vvi p-acp d n1 cst vvz pno31, (19) sermon (DIV2) 330 Page 173
2691 and preferreth some of his creatures, yea of the meanest of his Creatures in his affections before him, and preferreth Some of his creatures, yea of the Meanest of his Creatures in his affections before him, cc vvz d pp-f po31 n2, uh pp-f dt js pp-f po31 n2 p-acp po31 n2 p-acp pno31, (19) sermon (DIV2) 330 Page 173
2692 how righteously shall God leave that Soul to the creature as its portion, that chuseth it, how righteously shall God leave that Soul to the creature as its portion, that chooseth it, c-crq av-j vmb np1 vvi d n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, cst vvz pn31, (19) sermon (DIV2) 330 Page 173
2693 and chuseth it in preference to his loves. and chooseth it in preference to his loves. cc vvz pn31 p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n2. (19) sermon (DIV2) 330 Page 173
2694 Thirdly, Consider what an ill requital this is of Christs love to you? This argument now concerneth you as you are Christians, and believe that Christ in the fulness of time left his Fathers Throne, and took not upon him the nature of Angels, Thirdly, Consider what an ill requital this is of Christ love to you? This argument now concerns you as you Are Christians, and believe that christ in the fullness of time left his Father's Throne, and took not upon him the nature of Angels, ord, vvb q-crq dt j-jn n1 d vbz pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pn22? d n1 av vvz pn22 c-acp pn22 vbr np1, cc vvb cst np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvd po31 n2 n1, cc vvd xx p-acp pno31 dt n1 pp-f n2, (19) sermon (DIV2) 331 Page 173
2695 but the nature of Man. Christ in his love, his redeeming love to you hath manifested a double preference. 1. A preference of your good to his own glory and manifestative favour from God his Father. but the nature of Man. christ in his love, his redeeming love to you hath manifested a double preference. 1. A preference of your good to his own glory and manifestative favour from God his Father. cc-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 np1 p-acp po31 n1, po31 vvg n1 p-acp pn22 vhz vvn dt j-jn n1. crd dt n1 pp-f po22 j p-acp po31 d n1 cc j n1 p-acp np1 po31 n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 331 Page 173
2696 Christ indeed in his estate of humiliation, was the beloved Son of his Father, his Father in that time proclaimed him his only begotten Son in whom he was well pleased. christ indeed in his estate of humiliation, was the Beloved Son of his Father, his Father in that time proclaimed him his only begotten Son in whom he was well pleased. np1 av p-acp po31 n1 pp-f n1, vbds dt j-vvn n1 pp-f po31 n1, po31 n1 p-acp d n1 vvd pno31 po31 av-j vvn n1 p-acp ro-crq pns31 vbds av vvn. (19) sermon (DIV2) 331 Page 173
2697 But he had not those manifestations of that love as before he was incarnate. But he had not those manifestations of that love as before he was incarnate. p-acp pns31 vhd xx d n2 pp-f d n1 c-acp c-acp pns31 vbds j. (19) sermon (DIV2) 331 Page 173
2698 He was made a curse for us that the blessing of Abraham might come down upon us, he cryed out upon the Cross, my God! my God! why hast thou forsaken me? 2. A preference of you to Angels. He was made a curse for us that the blessing of Abraham might come down upon us, he cried out upon the Cross, my God! my God! why hast thou forsaken me? 2. A preference of you to Angels. pns31 vbds vvn dt vvb p-acp pno12 d dt n1 pp-f np1 vmd vvi a-acp p-acp pno12, pns31 vvd av p-acp dt n1, po11 np1 po11 np1 q-crq vh2 pns21 vvn pno11? crd dt n1 pp-f pn22 p-acp n2. (19) sermon (DIV2) 331 Page 173
2699 He took not upon him the nature of Angels, but your nature, now how ill do you requite this love of your Saviour in preferring a creature to it; He took not upon him the nature of Angels, but your nature, now how ill do you requite this love of your Saviour in preferring a creature to it; pns31 vvd xx p-acp pno31 dt n1 pp-f n2, cc-acp po22 n1, av c-crq av-jn vdb pn22 vvi d n1 pp-f po22 n1 p-acp vvg dt n1 p-acp pn31; (19) sermon (DIV2) 331 Page 173
2700 how can we believe the Gospel, and all that it telleth us of the dying loves of Christ, how can we believe the Gospel, and all that it Telleth us of the dying loves of christ, q-crq vmb pns12 vvi dt n1, cc d cst pn31 vvz pno12 pp-f dt j-vvg n2 pp-f np1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 331 Page 173
2701 and do this? Oh therefore let not this be the condemnation of any poor Soul that heareth me this day, let none of us incur the guilt of this Idolatry. and do this? O Therefore let not this be the condemnation of any poor Soul that hears me this day, let none of us incur the guilt of this Idolatry. cc vdb d? uh av vvb xx d vbi dt n1 pp-f d j n1 cst vvz pno11 d n1, vvb pix pp-f pno12 vvi dt n1 pp-f d n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 331 Page 173
2702 God aggravateth the Peoples sin of Idolatry from this, that they said to a stack and to a stone thou art our Father; God Aggravateth the Peoples since of Idolatry from this, that they said to a stack and to a stone thou art our Father; np1 vvz dt ng1 n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d, cst pns32 vvd p-acp dt zz cc p-acp dt n1 pns21 vb2r po12 n1; (19) sermon (DIV2) 331 Page 173
2703 the more base and low and unworthy the object is that is preferred before another, the greater is the provocation of the preference. the more base and low and unworthy the Object is that is preferred before Another, the greater is the provocation of the preference. dt av-dc j cc j cc j dt n1 vbz cst vbz vvn p-acp j-jn, dt jc vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 331 Page 173
2723 That the ground of Believers earnest desire after the tokens of Christs distinguishing love, and nearest communion with him, is their knowledge, That the ground of Believers earnest desire After the tokens of Christ distinguishing love, and nearest communion with him, is their knowledge, cst dt n1 pp-f n2 j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 j-vvg n1, cc js n1 p-acp pno31, vbz po32 n1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 333 Page 175
2704 Let us then so live, so walk as by our conversation to evidence to the world, that the Loves of Christ to our Souls are better than all the Wine which the world can afford us. Let us then so live, so walk as by our Conversation to evidence to the world, that the Loves of christ to our Souls Are better than all the Wine which the world can afford us. vvb pno12 av av vvi, av vvb a-acp p-acp po12 n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, cst dt vvz pp-f np1 pc-acp po12 n2 vbr jc cs d dt n1 r-crq dt n1 vmb vvi pno12. (19) sermon (DIV2) 331 Page 173
2705 Let us not break a divine Precept to embrace any thing which this World can afford us, in this we shall be so far from acting like to Christians, Let us not break a divine Precept to embrace any thing which this World can afford us, in this we shall be so Far from acting like to Christians, vvb pno12 xx vvi dt j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi d n1 r-crq d n1 vmb vvi pno12, p-acp d pns12 vmb vbi av av-j p-acp vvg av-j p-acp np1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 331 Page 174
2706 or Creatures, that we shall not act like men possessed of reasonable Souls. or Creatures, that we shall not act like men possessed of reasonable Souls. cc n2, cst pns12 vmb xx vvi av-j n2 vvn pp-f j n2. (19) sermon (DIV2) 331 Page 174
2707 Let us in our hearts more thirst, in the Spirit after Christs Love, than the worlds imbraces, let us delight more in any reports of the love of Christ, any discourses concerning it, than in any worldly objects. Let us in our hearts more thirst, in the Spirit After Christ Love, than the world's embraces, let us delight more in any reports of the love of christ, any discourses Concerning it, than in any worldly objects. vvb pno12 p-acp po12 n2 av-dc n1, p-acp dt n1 p-acp npg1 n1, cs dt ng1 n2, vvb pno12 vvi n1 p-acp d n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, d n2 vvg pn31, cs p-acp d j n2. (19) sermon (DIV2) 331 Page 174
2708 Let us be more diligent in use of means to gain Christs love, than to gain the whole world. Let us be more diligent in use of means to gain Christ love, than to gain the Whole world. vvb pno12 vbi av-dc j p-acp n1 pp-f n2 pc-acp vvi npg1 n1, cs pc-acp vvi dt j-jn n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 331 Page 174
2709 Let us be more satisfied in the enjoyment of any thing of it, than if we enjoyed all the World can afford us. Let us be more satisfied in the enjoyment of any thing of it, than if we enjoyed all the World can afford us. vvb pno12 vbi av-dc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f pn31, cs cs pns12 vvd d dt n1 vmb vvi pno12. (19) sermon (DIV2) 331 Page 174
2710 I remember Solomon saith, The blessing of God maketh rich; and addeth no sorrow therewith. The Loves of Christ make the Soul happy, and mixeth no sorrow with that happiness. I Remember Solomon Says, The blessing of God makes rich; and adds no sorrow therewith. The Loves of christ make the Soul happy, and mixeth no sorrow with that happiness. pns11 vvb np1 vvz, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz j; cc vvz dx n1 av. dt vvz pp-f np1 vvi dt n1 j, cc vvz dx n1 p-acp d n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 331 Page 174
2711 Wine is a sweet liquor, but it will intoxicate, in time it will grow flat, Wine is a sweet liquour, but it will intoxicate, in time it will grow flat, n1 vbz dt j n1, cc-acp pn31 vmb j, p-acp n1 pn31 vmb vvi av-j, (19) sermon (DIV2) 331 Page 174
2712 and acid, and there is no created good, but will at one time or other grow flat, and acid, and there is no created good, but will At one time or other grow flat, cc vvd, cc pc-acp vbz dx j-vvn j, cc-acp vmb p-acp crd n1 cc n-jn vvb av-j, (19) sermon (DIV2) 331 Page 174
2713 & sharp, if the Soul be not drunk with it. & sharp, if the Soul be not drunk with it. cc j, cs dt n1 vbb xx vvn p-acp pn31. (19) sermon (DIV2) 331 Page 174
2714 There is a satiety in pleasure, riches, honour, there is a time when there will be no pleasure in them, There is a satiety in pleasure, riches, honour, there is a time when there will be no pleasure in them, pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp n1, n2, n1, pc-acp vbz dt n1 c-crq a-acp vmb vbi dx n1 p-acp pno32, (19) sermon (DIV2) 331 Page 174
2715 when we shall be able to see no goodness at all in them. when we shall be able to see no Goodness At all in them. c-crq pns12 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi dx n1 p-acp d p-acp pno32. (19) sermon (DIV2) 331 Page 174
2716 Let us neglect them upon the prospect of the vanity of them, and the vexation of Spirit that is in them before we come to experience their vanity and rottenness. I have shewed you a far more excellent object. Let us neglect them upon the prospect of the vanity of them, and the vexation of Spirit that is in them before we come to experience their vanity and rottenness. I have showed you a Far more excellent Object. vvb pno12 vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f pno32, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 cst vbz p-acp pno32 c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp n1 po32 n1 cc n1. pns11 vhb vvn pn22 av av-j av-dc j n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 331 Page 174
2717 Christs loves are better than Wine. — Christ loves Are better than Wine. — npg1 n2 vbr jc cs n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 331 Page 174
2718 Sermon XI. Cnt. 1. 2. Let him kiss me with the kisses of his Mouth: For thy loves are better than Wine. Sermon XI. Cnt. 1. 2. Let him kiss me with the Kisses of his Mouth: For thy loves Are better than Wine. n1 crd. np1 crd crd vvb pno31 vvi pno11 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1: c-acp po21 n2 vbr jc cs n1. (20) sermon (DIV2) 331 Page 174
2719 FOr thy loves are better then Wine. ] I have handled these 2 Propositions, which the matter of these words affords us. FOr thy loves Are better then Wine. ] I have handled these 2 Propositions, which the matter of these words affords us. p-acp po21 n2 vbr jc cs n1. ] pns11 vhb vvn d crd n2, r-crq dt n1 pp-f d n2 vvz pno12. (20) sermon (DIV2) 332 Page 174
2720 I have now only further to consider, the relation they stand in to the Petition, considered as an argument used by the Spouse to inforce it. I have now only further to Consider, the Relation they stand in to the Petition, considered as an argument used by the Spouse to enforce it. pns11 vhb av av-j jc pc-acp vvi, dt n1 pns32 vvb p-acp p-acp dt vvb, vvn p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pn31. (20) sermon (DIV2) 332 Page 174
2721 I have already shewed you, they are brought in by the Spouse. 1. Partly to shew us the reason why the Spouse so earnestly desired these tokens of Christs distinguishing love, viz. because she had found them good, yea good before Wine, (as is the Hebrew Idiom) 2. Partly as an argument she inforceth her Petition drawn from the value she set upon the love of Christ. I have already showed you, they Are brought in by the Spouse. 1. Partly to show us the reason why the Spouse so earnestly desired these tokens of Christ distinguishing love, viz. Because she had found them good, yea good before Wine, (as is the Hebrew Idiom) 2. Partly as an argument she enforceth her Petition drawn from the valve she Set upon the love of christ. pns11 vhb av vvn pn22, pns32 vbr vvn p-acp p-acp dt n1. crd av p-acp vvb pno12 dt n1 c-crq dt n1 av av-j vvd d n2 pp-f npg1 j-vvg n1, n1 c-acp pns31 vhd vvn pno32 j, uh j p-acp n1, (c-acp vbz dt njp n1) crd av p-acp dt n1 pns31 vvz po31 vvb vvn p-acp dt n1 pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (20) sermon (DIV2) 332 Page 175
2725 That it is a good argument, for Christians to use in pleading with God for the choicest dispensations of his grace if they can truly tell him, that his Grace is very precious to them. That it is a good argument, for Christians to use in pleading with God for the Choicest dispensations of his grace if they can truly tell him, that his Grace is very precious to them. cst pn31 vbz dt j n1, p-acp njpg2 pc-acp vvi p-acp vvg p-acp np1 p-acp dt js n2 pp-f po31 n1 cs pns32 vmb av-j vvi pno31, cst po31 n1 vbz av j p-acp pno32. (20) sermon (DIV2) 334 Page 175
2726 These 2 propositions remain yet to be handled, I begin with the first of them. These 2 propositions remain yet to be handled, I begin with the First of them. d crd n2 vvb av pc-acp vbi vvn, pns11 vvb p-acp dt ord pp-f pno32. (20) sermon (DIV2) 334 Page 175
2727 1 Prop. The ground of Believers earnest desires after the tokens of Christs distinguishing love, is their knowledge, 1 Prop. The ground of Believers earnest Desires After the tokens of Christ distinguishing love, is their knowledge, vvn np1 dt n1 pp-f n2 j n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 j-vvg n1, vbz po32 n1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 335 Page 175
2728 and experience, of the goodness and transcendent excellency that is in it. and experience, of the Goodness and transcendent excellency that is in it. cc n1, pp-f dt n1 cc j n1 cst vbz p-acp pn31. (20) sermon (DIV2) 335 Page 175
2729 I say their knowledge, of the goodness, and transcendent goodness of those tokens of Divine Love. I say their knowledge, of the Goodness, and transcendent Goodness of those tokens of Divine Love. pns11 vvb po32 n1, pp-f dt n1, cc j n1 pp-f d n2 pp-f j-jn n1. (20) sermon (DIV2) 336 Page 175
2730 By knowledge I here mean no more then their believing apprehension. God hath in his word revealed the excellency of them, this revelation they have read, By knowledge I Here mean no more then their believing apprehension. God hath in his word revealed the excellency of them, this Revelation they have read, p-acp n1 pns11 av vvb av-dx dc cs po32 vvg n1. np1 vhz p-acp po31 n1 vvd dt n1 pp-f pno32, d n1 pns32 vhb vvn, (20) sermon (DIV2) 336 Page 175
2731 and heard, and God hath wrought in their hearts a firm and steady assent to the Divine Revelation: and herd, and God hath wrought in their hearts a firm and steady assent to the Divine Revelation: cc vvn, cc np1 vhz vvn p-acp po32 n2 dt j cc j n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1: (20) sermon (DIV2) 336 Page 175
2732 This indeed is Gods first work in the Soul, the motion of the will, and affections follow it. This indeed is God's First work in the Soul, the motion of the will, and affections follow it. d av vbz ng1 ord n1 p-acp dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt vmb, cc n2 vvb pn31. (20) sermon (DIV2) 336 Page 175
2733 I added [ and experience. ] Experience is a sensible evidence. Knowledge is gained by reading, I added [ and experience. ] Experience is a sensible evidence. Knowledge is gained by reading, pns11 vvd [ cc n1. ] n1 vbz dt j n1. n1 vbz vvn p-acp vvg, (20) sermon (DIV2) 336 Page 175
2734 and hearing, experience by seeing and enjoying; knowledge conduceth something to move the Will and Affections, experience more. The reason is, and hearing, experience by seeing and enjoying; knowledge conduceth something to move the Will and Affections, experience more. The reason is, cc vvg, n1 p-acp vvg cc vvg; n1 vvz pi pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n2, n1 av-dc. dt n1 vbz, (20) sermon (DIV2) 336 Page 175
2735 because good things in the fruition, and enjoyment of them, do not alwaies answer our first apprehensions of them, Because good things in the fruition, and enjoyment of them, do not always answer our First apprehensions of them, c-acp j n2 p-acp dt n1, cc n1 pp-f pno32, vdb xx av vvi po12 ord n2 pp-f pno32, (20) sermon (DIV2) 336 Page 175
2736 and expectations from them, but nothing can be imagined more potent to incline the whole Soul to any thing than knowledge in conjunction with experience justifying our apprehension. and Expectations from them, but nothing can be imagined more potent to incline the Whole Soul to any thing than knowledge in conjunction with experience justifying our apprehension. cc n2 p-acp pno32, cc-acp pix vmb vbi vvn av-dc j pc-acp vvi dt j-jn n1 p-acp d n1 cs n1 p-acp n1 p-acp vvb vvg po12 n1. (20) sermon (DIV2) 336 Page 175
2737 As we have heard (saith the Psalmist, Psal. 48. 8.) so have we seen in the City of our God; As we have herd (Says the Psalmist, Psalm 48. 8.) so have we seen in the city of our God; c-acp pns12 vhb vvn (vvz dt n1, np1 crd crd) av vhb pns12 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1; (20) sermon (DIV2) 336 Page 175
2738 when a Soul hath not only heard of the Loves of Christ, but its Eyes hath seen them, the Soul hath tasted how good the Lord is, this mightily engageth the Affections. Especially if we further consider, that whereas in all sensible objects called good, the fruition, when a Soul hath not only herd of the Loves of christ, but its Eyes hath seen them, the Soul hath tasted how good the Lord is, this mightily engageth the Affections. Especially if we further Consider, that whereas in all sensible objects called good, the fruition, c-crq dt n1 vhz xx av-j vvn pp-f dt vvz pp-f np1, cc-acp po31 n2 vhz vvn pno32, dt n1 vhz vvn c-crq j dt n1 vbz, d av-j vvz dt n2. av-j cs pns12 av-j vvb, cst cs p-acp d j n2 vvn j, dt n1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 336 Page 175
2739 or enjoyment rarely answers the report of them, or the apprehension of them which the Soul first entertained and apprehended: or enjoyment rarely answers the report of them, or the apprehension of them which the Soul First entertained and apprehended: cc n1 av-j vvz dt n1 pp-f pno32, cc dt n1 pp-f pno32 r-crq dt n1 ord vvn cc vvn: (20) sermon (DIV2) 336 Page 175
2740 it is quite contrary here, the enjoyment infinitely transcends the notion and apprehension, so that as the Queen of Sheba said to Solomon; It was a true report that I heard in my own land of thy Acts, it is quite contrary Here, the enjoyment infinitely transcends the notion and apprehension, so that as the Queen of Sheba said to Solomon; It was a true report that I herd in my own land of thy Acts, pn31 vbz av j-jn av, dt n1 av-j vvz dt n1 cc n1, av cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp np1; pn31 vbds dt j n1 cst pns11 vvd p-acp po11 d n1 pp-f po21 n2, (20) sermon (DIV2) 336 Page 175
2741 and of thy wisdom, howbeit I believed I eved not their words, until I came, and of thy Wisdom, howbeit I believed I eved not their words, until I Come, cc pp-f po21 n1, cs pns11 vvd pns11 vvd xx po32 n2, c-acp pns11 vvd, (20) sermon (DIV2) 336 Page 176
2742 and mine Eyes had seen it, and behold the half was not told me, thy wisdom, and mine Eyes had seen it, and behold the half was not told me, thy Wisdom, cc po11 n2 vhd vvn pn31, cc vvb dt n-jn vbds xx vvn pno11, po21 n1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 336 Page 176
3049 But here is a Promise of being filled: Open thy mouth wide (saith God) and I will fill it. But Here is a Promise of being filled: Open thy Mouth wide (Says God) and I will fill it. p-acp av vbz dt n1 pp-f vbg vvn: vvb po21 n1 j (vvz np1) cc pns11 vmb vvi pn31. (21) sermon (DIV2) 362 Page 191
2743 and prosperity exceedeth the fame which I heard, 1 Kings 10. 6. 7. So saith the Soul, that being justified by faith hath arrived to a peace with God; and Prosperity exceeds the fame which I herd, 1 Kings 10. 6. 7. So Says the Soul, that being justified by faith hath arrived to a peace with God; cc n1 vvz dt n1 r-crq pns11 vvd, crd n2 crd crd crd np1 vvz dt n1, cst vbg vvn p-acp n1 vhz vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1; (20) sermon (DIV2) 336 Page 176
2744 Lord it was a true report that I read in thy word, and heard from thy Ministers, Lord it was a true report that I read in thy word, and herd from thy Ministers, n1 pn31 vbds dt j n1 cst pns11 vvb p-acp po21 n1, cc vvd p-acp po21 n2, (20) sermon (DIV2) 336 Page 176
2745 while I was yet in my natural state, and condition of thy loves, and the infinite sweetness that is in them, while I was yet in my natural state, and condition of thy loves, and the infinite sweetness that is in them, cs pns11 vbds av p-acp po11 j n1, cc n1 pp-f po21 vvz, cc dt j n1 cst vbz p-acp pno32, (20) sermon (DIV2) 336 Page 176
2746 how beit I believed not the words, until my Soul came to tast something of it, how beit I believed not the words, until my Soul Come to taste something of it, c-crq cs pns11 vvd xx dt n2, c-acp po11 n1 vvd pc-acp vvi pi pp-f pn31, (20) sermon (DIV2) 336 Page 176
2747 and behold the half of that quiet, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost, the half of that serenity of conscience, and behold the half of that quiet, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost, the half of that serenity of conscience, cc vvb dt n-jn pp-f d j-jn, cc n1, cc n1 p-acp dt j n1, dt n-jn pp-f d n1 pp-f n1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 336 Page 176
2748 and satisfaction, which the Soul hath from a peace with God, was not told me, thy loves far exceed the fame which I heard. and satisfaction, which the Soul hath from a peace with God, was not told me, thy loves Far exceed the fame which I herd. cc n1, r-crq dt n1 vhz p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1, vbds xx vvn pno11, po21 n2 av-j vvi dt n1 r-crq pns11 vvd. (20) sermon (DIV2) 336 Page 176
2749 I shall lay the proof of this Doctrine upon these 2 Propositions, which have a natural rational evidence to every reasonable Soul. I shall lay the proof of this Doctrine upon these 2 Propositions, which have a natural rational evidence to every reasonable Soul. pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp d crd n2, r-crq vhb dt j j n1 p-acp d j n1 (20) sermon (DIV2) 337 Page 176
2750 1. The Soul of man naturally, and necessarily knowing an object to be good, and wanting it in whole or in part to any considerable degree, doth desire it, 1. The Soul of man naturally, and necessarily knowing an Object to be good, and wanting it in Whole or in part to any considerable degree, does desire it, crd dt n1 pp-f n1 av-j, cc av-j vvg dt n1 pc-acp vbi j, cc vvg pn31 p-acp j-jn cc p-acp n1 p-acp d j n1, vdz vvi pn31, (20) sermon (DIV2) 338 Page 176
2751 and without such knowledge it desires it not. and without such knowledge it Desires it not. cc p-acp d n1 pn31 vvz pn31 xx. (20) sermon (DIV2) 338 Page 176
2752 It is a rule in Philosophy, we will nothing, but what to us appeareth good, It is our misery in our lapsed state, that many things to us appear so, which are not so, It is a Rule in Philosophy, we will nothing, but what to us appears good, It is our misery in our lapsed state, that many things to us appear so, which Are not so, pn31 vbz dt n1 p-acp n1, pns12 vmb pix, cc-acp q-crq p-acp pno12 vvz j, pn31 vbz po12 n1 p-acp po12 vvn n1, cst d n2 p-acp pno12 vvi av, r-crq vbr xx av, (20) sermon (DIV2) 338 Page 176
2753 but they must so appear or we cannot will them. Three things must concur to make any thing the object of a reasonable Souls desires. 1. An apprehended goodness in it. but they must so appear or we cannot will them. Three things must concur to make any thing the Object of a reasonable Souls Desires. 1. an apprehended Goodness in it. cc-acp pns32 vmb av vvi cc pns12 vmbx vvi pno32. crd n2 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi d n1 dt n1 pp-f dt j n2 vvz. crd dt vvn n1 p-acp pn31. (20) sermon (DIV2) 338 Page 176
2754 That is, an apprehended Sutableness in it, to our state, or circumstances, if there be never so much goodness in a thing if we have no knowledge of it, no apprehension of such goodness in it, our will moveth not by desire toward it. That is, an apprehended Suitableness in it, to our state, or Circumstances, if there be never so much Goodness in a thing if we have no knowledge of it, no apprehension of such Goodness in it, our will moves not by desire towards it. cst vbz, dt vvn n1 p-acp pn31, p-acp po12 n1, cc n2, cs pc-acp vbb av-x av d n1 p-acp dt n1 cs pns12 vhb dx n1 pp-f pn31, dx n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp pn31, po12 n1 vvz xx p-acp n1 p-acp pn31. (20) sermon (DIV2) 338 Page 176
2755 Hence it is, that the Clown desires no learning, and the man of learning and knowledge desireth no excess of gold or Silver. Hence it is, that the Clown Desires no learning, and the man of learning and knowledge Desires no excess of gold or Silver. av pn31 vbz, cst dt n1 vvz dx n1, cc dt n1 pp-f vvg cc n1 vvz dx n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (20) sermon (DIV2) 338 Page 176
2756 Though there be a goodness in learning and knowledge. Yet the Clown apprehends it not, Though there be a Goodness in learning and knowledge. Yet the Clown apprehends it not, cs pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp n1 cc n1. av dt n1 vvz pn31 xx, (20) sermon (DIV2) 338 Page 176
2757 so doth not desire it, and though there be some degrees of goodness in a great estate, so does not desire it, and though there be Some Degrees of Goodness in a great estate, av vdz xx vvi pn31, cc cs pc-acp vbb d n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j n1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 338 Page 176
2758 yet the Philosopher and man of contemplation apprehends it no further than as it serveth for a Viaticum, a Travelling Penny to pay for food & rayment whiles he passeth through the world. yet the Philosopher and man of contemplation apprehends it no further than as it serves for a Viaticum, a Traveling Penny to pay for food & raiment while he passes through the world. av dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 vvz pn31 dx av-jc cs c-acp pn31 vvz p-acp dt np1, dt j-vvg n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cc n1 cs pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1. (20) sermon (DIV2) 338 Page 176
2759 And indeed this is the true reason why the sensual profane man saith to the Almighty, depart from me, and to Christ, what do I care for thee? for being under no conviction of his lost, And indeed this is the true reason why the sensual profane man Says to the Almighty, depart from me, and to christ, what do I care for thee? for being under no conviction of his lost, cc av d vbz dt j n1 c-crq dt j j n1 vvz p-acp dt j-jn, vvb p-acp pno11, cc p-acp np1, q-crq vdb pns11 vvb p-acp pno21? p-acp vbg p-acp dx n1 pp-f po31 j-vvn, (20) sermon (DIV2) 338 Page 176
2817 Desires after the Loves of Christ, though sincere, are the least, and first, and lowest motions of our Souls toward God. Desires After the Loves of christ, though sincere, Are the least, and First, and lowest motions of our Souls towards God. vvz p-acp dt vvz pp-f np1, cs j, vbr dt av-ds, cc ord, cc js n2 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp np1. (20) sermon (DIV2) 344 Page 179
2760 and miserable estate, and possibly hardly believing that he hath an immortal Soul, or shall have any existence beyond this Life, he seeth nothing in Christ, and miserable estate, and possibly hardly believing that he hath an immortal Soul, or shall have any existence beyond this Life, he sees nothing in christ, cc j n1, cc av-j av vvg cst pns31 vhz dt j n1, cc vmb vhi d n1 p-acp d n1, pns31 vvz pix p-acp np1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 338 Page 176
2761 or the loves of Christ, that any way suteth the necessities, and wants of his Soul, or the loves of christ, that any Way suits the necessities, and Wants of his Soul, cc dt n2 pp-f np1, cst d n1 vvz dt n2, cc n2 pp-f po31 n1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 338 Page 176
2762 and, Ignot i nulla cupido, what good a man doth not know he never longeth for. 2. A Second thing, concurring to make the Object of desire is an apprehended possibility of attaining to or enjoying what he apprehends so sutable; and, Ignorant i nulla Cupido, what good a man does not know he never Longeth for. 2. A Second thing, concurring to make the Object of desire is an apprehended possibility of attaining to or enjoying what he apprehends so suitable; cc, vmbx uh fw-la fw-la, r-crq j dt n1 vdz xx vvi pns31 av-x vvz p-acp. crd dt ord n1, vvg pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz dt vvn n1 pp-f vvg p-acp cc vvg r-crq pns31 vvz av j; (20) sermon (DIV2) 338 Page 177
2763 for the reason of man will not suffer his Soul to move towards what he apprehends impossible to be attained. Hence as no Schollar ever heartily desired all kinds & degrees of learning & knowledge: for the reason of man will not suffer his Soul to move towards what he apprehends impossible to be attained. Hence as no Scholar ever heartily desired all Kinds & Degrees of learning & knowledge: p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb xx vvi po31 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz j pc-acp vbi vvn. av p-acp dx n1 av av-j vvd d n2 cc n2 pp-f n1 cc n1: (20) sermon (DIV2) 338 Page 177
2764 so no worldling ever desired all the Gold and Silver in it. so no worldling ever desired all the Gold and Silver in it. av dx n1 av vvd d dt n1 cc n1 p-acp pn31. (20) sermon (DIV2) 338 Page 177
2765 Hence it is also impossible that a Soul under an habituated despair should heartily desire the Love, Hence it is also impossible that a Soul under an habituated despair should heartily desire the Love, av pn31 vbz av j cst dt n1 p-acp dt vvn n1 vmd av-j vvi dt n1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 338 Page 177
2766 and favour of God, which it apprehends not possible for it to obtain. 3. The object of it must be somthing which the Soul wanteth, either in whole, and favour of God, which it apprehends not possible for it to obtain. 3. The Object of it must be something which the Soul Wants, either in Whole, cc n1 pp-f np1, r-crq pn31 vvz xx j p-acp pn31 pc-acp vvi. crd dt n1 pp-f pn31 vmb vbi pi r-crq dt n1 vvz, av-d p-acp j-jn, (20) sermon (DIV2) 338 Page 177
2767 or in part, either as to the thing it self, or as to some degrees of it, or in part, either as to the thing it self, or as to Some Degrees of it, cc p-acp n1, av-d c-acp p-acp dt n1 pn31 n1, cc c-acp p-acp d n2 pp-f pn31, (20) sermon (DIV2) 338 Page 177
2768 or at least what it apprehendeth itself to want? Still apprehension is necessary, for De non Entibus, & non apparentibus, eadem est ratio. or At least what it apprehendeth itself to want? Still apprehension is necessary, for De non Entibus, & non apparentibus, Same est ratio. cc p-acp ds q-crq pn31 vvz px31 pc-acp vvi? av n1 vbz j, c-acp fw-fr fw-fr fw-la, cc fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la. (20) sermon (DIV2) 338 Page 177
2769 It is the same thing as to this motion of the Soul not to have a good, It is the same thing as to this motion of the Soul not to have a good, pn31 vbz dt d n1 c-acp p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1 xx pc-acp vhi dt j, (20) sermon (DIV2) 338 Page 177
2770 and not to apprehend that it hath it. for our Souls move according to their apprehensions; and not to apprehend that it hath it. for our Souls move according to their apprehensions; cc xx pc-acp vvi cst pn31 vhz pn31. p-acp po12 n2 vvi vvg p-acp po32 n2; (20) sermon (DIV2) 338 Page 177
2771 and this is the reason, none desires being (though they may desire the continuance of it;) the healthy man desireth not health (though he may bless God for it and desireth the continuance of it.) The Ignorant bold presumptuous Sinner desireth not the Love of God, the pardon of Sins; and this is the reason, none Desires being (though they may desire the Continuance of it;) the healthy man Desires not health (though he may bless God for it and Desires the Continuance of it.) The Ignorant bold presumptuous Sinner Desires not the Love of God, the pardon of Sins; cc d vbz dt n1, pix vvz vbg (cs pns32 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31;) dt j n1 vvz xx n1 (cs pns31 vmb vvi np1 p-acp pn31 cc vvz dt n1 pp-f pn31.) dt j j j n1 vvz xx dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f n2; (20) sermon (DIV2) 338 Page 177
2772 he thinks he is sure of all. he thinks he is sure of all. pns31 vvz pns31 vbz j pp-f d. (20) sermon (DIV2) 338 Page 177
2773 Hence now it is that the believer desires the Loves of Christ, it apprehendeth them good, possible, and what its Soul doth stand indaily, and further need of, which apprehension is the reason why our Souls desire any thing, be it of what nature soever; Hence now it is that the believer Desires the Loves of christ, it apprehendeth them good, possible, and what its Soul does stand indaily, and further need of, which apprehension is the reason why our Souls desire any thing, be it of what nature soever; av av pn31 vbz d dt n1 vvz dt ng1 pp-f np1, pn31 vvz pno32 j, j, cc r-crq po31 n1 vdz vvi av-j, cc jc n1 pp-f, r-crq n1 vbz dt n1 c-crq po12 n2 vvb d n1, vbb pn31 pp-f r-crq n1 av; (20) sermon (DIV2) 338 Page 177
2774 we can desire nothing but what we must apprehend good, sutable to us in some of our circumstances, possible to be attained, we can desire nothing but what we must apprehend good, suitable to us in Some of our Circumstances, possible to be attained, pns12 vmb vvi pix cc-acp r-crq pns12 vmb vvi j, j p-acp pno12 p-acp d pp-f po12 n2, j pc-acp vbi vvn, (20) sermon (DIV2) 338 Page 177
2775 and such as either wholly, or in some degree at least, we need. and such as either wholly, or in Some degree At least, we need. cc d c-acp d av-jn, cc p-acp d n1 p-acp ds, pns12 vvb. (20) sermon (DIV2) 338 Page 177
2776 2. According to the degree of our knowledge or apprehension of the goodness of any object so are our desires after it. 2. According to the degree of our knowledge or apprehension of the Goodness of any Object so Are our Desires After it. crd vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n1 av vbr po12 n2 p-acp pn31. (20) sermon (DIV2) 339 Page 177
2777 This will justify itself upon experience in all other things, we do not desire them according to the degree of goodness in them, This will justify itself upon experience in all other things, we do not desire them according to the degree of Goodness in them, d vmb vvi px31 p-acp n1 p-acp d j-jn n2, pns12 vdb xx vvi pno32 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32, (20) sermon (DIV2) 339 Page 177
2781 which by the help of our Eyes, and Ears gaineth the knowledge of things, And thus the vilest of men may know that the Loves of Christ are good, which by the help of our Eyes, and Ears gains the knowledge of things, And thus the Vilest of men may know that the Loves of christ Are good, r-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, cc n2 vvz dt n1 pp-f n2, cc av dt js pp-f n2 vmb vvi cst dt vvz pp-f np1 vbr j, (20) sermon (DIV2) 340 Page 177
2782 yea good before wine, that is, they may have so read in the Bible, so heard from Ministers of the Gospel. yea good before wine, that is, they may have so read in the bible, so herd from Ministers of the Gospel. uh j p-acp n1, cst vbz, pns32 vmb vhi av vvn p-acp dt n1, av vvn p-acp n2 pp-f dt n1. (20) sermon (DIV2) 340 Page 177
2783 And even this knowledge may produce in a bad man a desire after these things, proportioned to his apprehension. And even this knowledge may produce in a bad man a desire After these things, proportioned to his apprehension. cc av d n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt j n1 dt n1 p-acp d n2, vvn p-acp po31 n1. (20) sermon (DIV2) 340 Page 177
2784 Hence such a man may faintly will, and lazily desire these things. Hence such a man may faintly will, and lazily desire these things. av d dt n1 vmb av-j vmb, cc av-j vvi d n2. (20) sermon (DIV2) 340 Page 177
2785 2. A Second degree of Knowledge is Opinion. This riseth a little higher, the man who thus knows that the Loves of Christ are good, doth not onely know it from reading, 2. A Second degree of Knowledge is Opinion. This Riseth a little higher, the man who thus knows that the Loves of christ Are good, does not only know it from reading, crd dt ord n1 pp-f n1 vbz n1. d vvz dt j av-jc, dt n1 r-crq av vvz cst dt vvz pp-f np1 vbr j, vdz xx av-j vvi pn31 p-acp vvg, (20) sermon (DIV2) 341 Page 178
2786 or hearing, but from probable Arguments. Nor is it difficult for a wicked man thus also to know that the Loves of Christ are good. or hearing, but from probable Arguments. Nor is it difficult for a wicked man thus also to know that the Loves of christ Are good. cc vvg, cc-acp p-acp j n2. ccx vbz pn31 j p-acp dt j n1 av av pc-acp vvi cst dt vvz pp-f np1 vbr j. (20) sermon (DIV2) 341 Page 178
2787 Assoon as he can be made to believe that there is a God, and that he is the Fountain of Good, As soon as he can be made to believe that there is a God, and that he is the Fountain of Good, av c-acp pns31 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi cst pc-acp vbz dt n1, cc cst pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f j, (20) sermon (DIV2) 341 Page 178
2788 and that Jesus Christ is the Eternal Son of God, and Equal with the Father, both in Essence and all Divine Perfections, his Reason will persuade him that there must be a Goodness, and that jesus christ is the Eternal Son of God, and Equal with the Father, both in Essence and all Divine Perfections, his Reason will persuade him that there must be a goodness, cc cst np1 np1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1, cc j-jn p-acp dt n1, av-d p-acp n1 cc d j-jn n2, po31 n1 vmb vvi pno31 cst a-acp vmb vbi dt n1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 341 Page 178
2789 yea, a transcendent Goodness in Christs Loves. But while Flesh and Blood only revealeth this thing unto him, his Knowledge is incertain and faint, yea, a transcendent goodness in Christ Loves. But while Flesh and Blood only Revealeth this thing unto him, his Knowledge is incertain and faint, uh, dt j n1 p-acp npg1 vvz. p-acp n1 n1 cc n1 av-j vvz d n1 p-acp pno31, po31 n1 vbz j cc j, (20) sermon (DIV2) 341 Page 178
2790 and he is subject to thoughts that he may be mistaken, and therefore though he may sometimes desire Christs Love, and he is Subject to thoughts that he may be mistaken, and Therefore though he may sometime desire Christ Love, cc pns31 vbz j-jn p-acp n2 cst pns31 vmb vbi vvn, cc av cs pns31 vmb av vvi npg1 n1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 341 Page 178
2791 yet it is but by fits, and with incertainties, according to the Nature of the Knowledge and Apprehension he hath of the truth of the things. yet it is but by fits, and with Uncertainties, according to the Nature of the Knowledge and Apprehension he hath of the truth of the things. av pn31 vbz p-acp p-acp n2, cc p-acp n2, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pns31 vhz pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n2. (20) sermon (DIV2) 341 Page 178
2792 3. A Third degree of Knowledge is Persuasion, arising from Demonstration. Now there is 1. A Demonstration of Sense; thus we know the Sun shines, the Fire burneth, &c. 2. A Demonstration of Reason; when we can conclude a thing from infallible Principles of natural Reason. 3. A Demonstration of Faith, which is the Demonstration of the Spirit. When men know things from the holy Spirits fully persuading them of the truth of this, 3. A Third degree of Knowledge is Persuasion, arising from Demonstration. Now there is 1. A Demonstration of Sense; thus we know the Sun shines, the Fire burns, etc. 2. A Demonstration of Reason; when we can conclude a thing from infallible Principles of natural Reason. 3. A Demonstration of Faith, which is the Demonstration of the Spirit. When men know things from the holy Spirits Fully persuading them of the truth of this, crd dt ord n1 pp-f n1 vbz n1, vvg p-acp n1. av pc-acp vbz crd dt n1 pp-f n1; av pns12 vvb dt n1 vvz, dt n1 vvz, av crd dt n1 pp-f n1; c-crq pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp j n2 pp-f j n1. crd dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1. c-crq n2 vvb n2 p-acp dt j n2 av-j vvg pno32 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d, (20) sermon (DIV2) 342 Page 178
2793 or that, from a Divine Revelation. This is the Demonstration of faith. or that, from a Divine Revelation. This is the Demonstration of faith. cc cst, p-acp dt j-jn n1. d vbz dt n1 pp-f n1. (20) sermon (DIV2) 342 Page 178
2794 4. There is yet a further and higher degree of Knowledg, that ariseth from Experience, being a sensible Evidence of the truth of what the Soul had before received a little of, from the sight of the Eye and hearing of the Ear, and more from the persuasion of the Spirit, and some Argumentations within itself. 4. There is yet a further and higher degree of Knowledge, that arises from Experience, being a sensible Evidence of the truth of what the Soul had before received a little of, from the sighed of the Eye and hearing of the Ear, and more from the persuasion of the Spirit, and Some Argumentations within itself. crd pc-acp vbz av dt jc cc jc n1 pp-f n1, cst vvz p-acp n1, vbg dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f r-crq dt n1 vhd a-acp vvn dt j pp-f, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc vvg pp-f dt n1, cc av-dc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc d n2 p-acp px31. (20) sermon (DIV2) 343 Page 178
2795 I say now that according to the degree of the Souls knowledge and apprehension, so are the workings of the Affections: This of desire in particular. I say now that according to the degree of the Souls knowledge and apprehension, so Are the workings of the Affections: This of desire in particular. pns11 vvb av cst vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 n1 cc n1, av vbr dt n2 pp-f dt n2: d pp-f n1 p-acp j. (20) sermon (DIV2) 343 Page 178
2796 Hence the desires of Believers to the Loves of Christ, must necessarily be the strongest: Hence the Desires of Believers to the Loves of christ, must necessarily be the Strongest: av dt n2 pp-f n2 p-acp dt vvz pp-f np1, vmb av-j vbi dt js: (20) sermon (DIV2) 343 Page 178
2797 For the degree of the Knowledge and Apprehension the Believer hath of the goodness of them, is higher than it is possible any other Souls should have. For the degree of the Knowledge and Apprehension the Believer hath of the Goodness of them, is higher than it is possible any other Souls should have. c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 dt n1 vhz pp-f dt n1 pp-f pno32, vbz jc cs pn31 vbz j d j-jn n2 vmd vhi. (20) sermon (DIV2) 343 Page 178
2798 Other Souls may have read Books discoursing the Loves of Christ, or heard Discourses of that tendency, Other Souls may have read Books discoursing the Loves of christ, or herd Discourses of that tendency, av-jn n2 vmb vhi vvn n2 vvg dt ng1 pp-f np1, cc vvd n2 pp-f d n1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 343 Page 178
2799 or judge so from Arguments of Scripture, which may make such a thing probable to them: or judge so from Arguments of Scripture, which may make such a thing probable to them: cc vvi av p-acp n2 pp-f n1, r-crq vmb vvi d dt n1 j p-acp pno32: (20) sermon (DIV2) 343 Page 178
2800 But none but these have any persuasion wrought in their Souls by the Spirit of God, of the Excellency of them, none else have had any real Tasts and Experience of them Knowledge and Experience of the Goodness of any Objects being those things which move the Soul to desire them, But none but these have any persuasion wrought in their Souls by the Spirit of God, of the Excellency of them, none Else have had any real Tastes and Experience of them Knowledge and Experience of the goodness of any Objects being those things which move the Soul to desire them, cc-acp pix cc-acp d vhb d n1 vvn p-acp po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pp-f dt n1 pp-f pno32, pix av vhi vhn d j vvz cc n1 pp-f pno32 n1 cc vvb pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n2 vbg d n2 r-crq vvb dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno32, (20) sermon (DIV2) 343 Page 178
2801 and the degree of the Souls apprehension of such Goodness and Excellency in Objects, the ground of the Souls Intention in such desires; and the degree of the Souls apprehension of such goodness and Excellency in Objects, the ground of the Souls Intention in such Desires; cc dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1 pp-f d n1 cc n1 p-acp n2, dt n1 pp-f dt n2 n1 p-acp d n2; (20) sermon (DIV2) 343 Page 179
2802 it must necessarily follow that a good Christians Knowledge and Experience of that Goodness which is in Christs Loves, must be the grounds of their desires after them. it must necessarily follow that a good Christians Knowledge and Experience of that goodness which is in Christ Loves, must be the grounds of their Desires After them. pn31 vmb av-j vvi cst dt j np1 n1 cc vvb pp-f d n1 r-crq vbz p-acp npg1 vvz, vmb vbi dt n2 pp-f po32 n2 p-acp pno32. (20) sermon (DIV2) 343 Page 179
2803 There needeth no Scripture to prove this, it is evident to our Reason. There needs no Scripture to prove this, it is evident to our Reason. pc-acp vvz dx n1 pc-acp vvi d, pn31 vbz j p-acp po12 n1. (20) sermon (DIV2) 343 Page 179
2804 Yet take the Instance of David, Psal. 4. 6. David desires of God to lift up the light of his Countenance upon him. Yet take the Instance of David, Psalm 4. 6. David Desires of God to lift up the Light of his Countenance upon him. av vvb dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd crd np1 n2 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pno31. (20) sermon (DIV2) 343 Page 179
2805 Observe now v. 7. what made him prefer the light of Gods Countenance to the Worldlings Corn, Observe now v. 7. what made him prefer the Light of God's Countenance to the Worldlings Corn, vvb av n1 crd r-crq vvd pno31 vvi dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp dt n2 n1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 343 Page 179
2806 and Wine, and Oil, Thou hast put gladness into my Heart. and Wine, and Oil, Thou hast put gladness into my Heart. cc n1, cc n1, pns21 vh2 vvn n1 p-acp po11 n1. (20) sermon (DIV2) 343 Page 179
2807 Accordingly he tells us Psal. 9. 10. They that know thy Name will put their trust in thee. Accordingly he tells us Psalm 9. 10. They that know thy Name will put their trust in thee. av-vvg pns31 vvz pno12 np1 crd crd pns32 d vvb po21 n1 vmb vvi po32 n1 p-acp pno21. (20) sermon (DIV2) 343 Page 179
2808 Hence you shall observe that David concludeth many of his Psalms of Praise with Prayer. Hence you shall observe that David Concludeth many of his Psalms of Praise with Prayer. av pn22 vmb vvi d np1 vvz d pp-f po31 n2 pp-f n1 p-acp n1. (20) sermon (DIV2) 343 Page 179
2809 But, will some say, If they have had experience of the Loves of Christ, why should they yet desire them? None desires what they have. But, will Some say, If they have had experience of the Loves of christ, why should they yet desire them? None Desires what they have. p-acp, vmb d vvi, cs pns32 vhb vhn n1 pp-f dt vvz pp-f np1, q-crq vmd pns32 av vvb pno32? pix vvz r-crq pns32 vhb. (20) sermon (DIV2) 343 Page 179
2810 This is true, if our Enjoyments were perfect, but there is an heighth, and depth, and length, This is true, if our Enjoyments were perfect, but there is an height, and depth, and length, d vbz j, cs po12 n2 vbdr j, cc-acp pc-acp vbz dt n1, cc n1, cc n1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 343 Page 179
2811 and breadth of the Love of God in Jesus Christ, an heighth which the Soul hath not taken, a depth which the Soul hath not fathomed, a length and breadth which the Soul hath not measured from end to end. and breadth of the Love of God in jesus christ, an height which the Soul hath not taken, a depth which the Soul hath not fathomed, a length and breadth which the Soul hath not measured from end to end. cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1 np1, dt n1 r-crq dt n1 vhz xx vvn, dt n1 r-crq dt n1 vhz xx vvn, dt n1 cc n1 r-crq dt n1 vhz xx vvn p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi. (20) sermon (DIV2) 343 Page 179
2812 It is true, we desire nothing but what we want, either in whole or in part, It is true, we desire nothing but what we want, either in Whole or in part, pn31 vbz j, pns12 vvb pix cc-acp r-crq pns12 vvb, av-d p-acp j-jn cc p-acp n1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 343 Page 179
2813 therefore in Heaven will be no desire, That which is perfect will be come, and all that which is in part only, will be done away: Therefore in Heaven will be no desire, That which is perfect will be come, and all that which is in part only, will be done away: av p-acp n1 vmb vbi dx vvb, cst r-crq vbz j vmb vbi vvn, cc d d r-crq vbz p-acp n1 av-j, vmb vbi vdn av: (20) sermon (DIV2) 343 Page 179
2814 But we shall never be filled with the Loves of Christ till our Mortality be swallowed up in Life. But we shall never be filled with the Loves of christ till our Mortality be swallowed up in Life. cc-acp pns12 vmb av-x vbi vvn p-acp dt vvz pp-f np1 p-acp po12 n1 vbi vvn a-acp p-acp n1. (20) sermon (DIV2) 343 Page 179
2815 I come now to the Application. We may learn from hence. I come now to the Application. We may Learn from hence. pns11 vvb av p-acp dt n1. pns12 vmb vvi p-acp av. (20) sermon (DIV2) 343 Page 179
2818 These (you have heard) must arise from a Knowledge and Experience of the goodness of those Loves. Now this Knowledge, this Experience, must be the Gift of God to, These (you have herd) must arise from a Knowledge and Experience of the Goodness of those Loves. Now this Knowledge, this Experience, must be the Gift of God to, np1 (pn22 vhb vvn) vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 cc vvb pp-f dt n1 pp-f d vvz. av d n1, d vvb, vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp, (20) sermon (DIV2) 344 Page 179
2819 and the work of God in, and upon the Soul, yea, and that not in a way of common Grace and Illumination, but in a way of special Grace; for though a common Illumination may produce some faint desires, and the work of God in, and upon the Soul, yea, and that not in a Way of Common Grace and Illumination, but in a Way of special Grace; for though a Common Illumination may produce Some faint Desires, cc dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp, cc p-acp dt n1, uh, cc cst xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1 cc n1, p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1; c-acp cs dt j n1 vmb vvi d j n2, (20) sermon (DIV2) 344 Page 179
2820 yet it will produce no sincere and effectual desires, because the Knowledge, begot by them, will be flitting and incertain, yet it will produce no sincere and effectual Desires, Because the Knowledge, begotten by them, will be flitting and incertain, av pn31 vmb vvi dx j cc j n2, c-acp dt n1, vvn p-acp pno32, vmb vbi vvg cc j, (20) sermon (DIV2) 344 Page 179
2821 and attended with Doubts, Fears, and Incertainties. and attended with Doubts, Fears, and Uncertainties. cc vvd p-acp n2, n2, cc n2. (20) sermon (DIV2) 344 Page 179
2822 So as till the Lord by his Spirit hath wrought in the Soul a persuasion of Faith, commanding the Soul without dispute to give credit to what he hath revealed in his Word, there will be no sincere desires in the Soul after these things. So as till the Lord by his Spirit hath wrought in the Soul a persuasion of Faith, commanding the Soul without dispute to give credit to what he hath revealed in his Word, there will be no sincere Desires in the Soul After these things. av c-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 vhz vvn p-acp dt n1 dt n1 pp-f n1, vvg dt n1 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vhz vvn p-acp po31 n1, pc-acp vmb vbi dx j n2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n2. (20) sermon (DIV2) 344 Page 179
2823 The Schoolmen tell us there are three ways by which we gain the Knowledge of a thing. The Schoolmen tell us there Are three ways by which we gain the Knowledge of a thing. dt n2 vvb pno12 a-acp vbr crd n2 p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (20) sermon (DIV2) 344 Page 180
2824 By Signs, Conjectures, and Effects, (as some Causes are known.) 2. By the enquiry of our Reason into the nature of it. By Signs, Conjectures, and Effects, (as Some Causes Are known.) 2. By the enquiry of our Reason into the nature of it. p-acp n2, n2, cc n2, (c-acp d n2 vbr vvn.) crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. (20) sermon (DIV2) 344 Page 180
2825 3. By Divine Revelation. The Excellency of the Loves of Christ is a spiritual thing, and to be judged upon Spiritual accounts, and in a Spiritual manner. 3. By Divine Revelation. The Excellency of the Loves of christ is a spiritual thing, and to be judged upon Spiritual accounts, and in a Spiritual manner. crd p-acp j-jn n1. dt n1 pp-f dt vvz pp-f np1 vbz dt j n1, cc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp j n2, cc p-acp dt j n1. (20) sermon (DIV2) 344 Page 180
2826 The natural Man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God, 1 Cor. 2. 14. So as the natural Reason of a Man will serve him very little to the gaining of this Knowledge, by the Effects, having never experienced it he cannot know it; The natural Man receives not the things of the Spirit of God, 1 Cor. 2. 14. So as the natural Reason of a Man will serve him very little to the gaining of this Knowledge, by the Effects, having never experienced it he cannot know it; dt j n1 vvz xx dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, vvn np1 crd crd av c-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi pno31 av av-j p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f d n1, p-acp dt n2, vhg av vvn pn31 pns31 vmbx vvi pn31; (20) sermon (DIV2) 344 Page 180
2827 so as there is no other way to know it but by Divine Revelation, God (saith the Apostle, 1 Cor. 2. 10.) hath revealed them to us by his Spirit. so as there is no other Way to know it but by Divine Revelation, God (Says the Apostle, 1 Cor. 2. 10.) hath revealed them to us by his Spirit. av c-acp pc-acp vbz dx j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp p-acp j-jn n1, np1 (vvz dt n1, crd np1 crd crd) vhz vvn pno32 p-acp pno12 p-acp po31 n1. (20) sermon (DIV2) 344 Page 180
2828 And v. 12. We have received the Spirit which is of God, that we might know the things that are freely given us of God. And v. 12. We have received the Spirit which is of God, that we might know the things that Are freely given us of God. cc n1 crd pns12 vhb vvn dt n1 r-crq vbz pp-f np1, cst pns12 vmd vvi dt n2 cst vbr av-j vvn pno12 pp-f np1. (20) sermon (DIV2) 344 Page 180
2829 So as that I say God must shew some special token of his Love to our Souls for good, So as that I say God must show Some special token of his Love to our Souls for good, av p-acp cst pns11 vvb np1 vmb vvi d j n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp po12 n2 p-acp j, (20) sermon (DIV2) 344 Page 180
2830 before we can shew any Love to him, or make so much as one step toward him. before we can show any Love to him, or make so much as one step towards him. c-acp pns12 vmb vvi d n1 p-acp pno31, cc vvi av av-d c-acp crd n1 p-acp pno31. (20) sermon (DIV2) 344 Page 180
2831 Observe from hence, That a Believers Soul moves rationally and accountably enough in all its desires after the Loves of Christ. Observe from hence, That a Believers Soul moves rationally and accountably enough in all its Desires After the Loves of christ. vvb p-acp av, cst dt n2 n1 vvz av-j cc av-j av-d p-acp d po31 n2 p-acp dt vvz pp-f np1. (20) sermon (DIV2) 345 Page 180
2832 The Souls of Believers are not so unintelligible as some prophane Persons would make them in their Passions for, and Motions towards Christs Loves. The Souls of Believers Are not so unintelligible as Some profane Persons would make them in their Passion for, and Motions towards Christ Loves. dt n2 pp-f n2 vbr xx av j c-acp d j n2 vmd vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n2 p-acp, cc n2 p-acp npg1 vvz. (20) sermon (DIV2) 345 Page 180
2833 The Knowledge a Soul hath, or the Experience which it hath had of the Goodness and Excellency of any Object, moves the reasonable Soul to the desires of it. The Knowledge a Soul hath, or the Experience which it hath had of the goodness and Excellency of any Object, moves the reasonable Soul to the Desires of it. dt n1 dt n1 vhz, cc dt n1 r-crq pn31 vhz vhd pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1, vvz dt j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f pn31. (20) sermon (DIV2) 345 Page 180
2904 And besides, they will alwaies be strong desires according to the nature of the good desired, And beside, they will always be strong Desires according to the nature of the good desired, cc a-acp, pns32 vmb av vbi j n2 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j vvd, (20) sermon (DIV2) 349 Page 184
2834 Admitting the Believer to see things in another Light than a natural Man hath, or can see in, to have other Notions of Good and Evil, and to take the measures of them from their subserviency to the Spiritual and eternal good of the Soul; Admitting the Believer to see things in Another Light than a natural Man hath, or can see in, to have other Notions of Good and Evil, and to take the measures of them from their subserviency to the Spiritual and Eternal good of the Soul; vvg dt n1 pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp j-jn n1 cs dt j n1 vhz, cc vmb vvi p-acp, pc-acp vhi j-jn n2 pp-f j cc j-jn, cc pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f pno32 p-acp po32 n1 p-acp dt j cc j j pp-f dt n1; (20) sermon (DIV2) 345 Page 180
2835 the Passions and Desires of his Soul after Christs Love, are as natural Motions of the reasonable Souls, the Passion and Desires of his Soul After Christ Love, Are as natural Motions of the reasonable Souls, dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp npg1 n1, vbr p-acp j n2 pp-f dt j n2, (20) sermon (DIV2) 345 Page 180
2836 as the Worldlings Desires after Riches, or the sensual Mans Passions for such things as gratifie the sensitive Appetite. as the Worldlings Desires After Riches, or the sensual men Passion for such things as gratify the sensitive Appetite. c-acp dt n2 vvz p-acp n2, cc dt j ng1 n2 p-acp d n2 p-acp vvi dt j n1. (20) sermon (DIV2) 345 Page 180
2837 The Reason why every Soul moveth not after these Spiritual Things, is because every Soul seeth not the Good and Excellency in them. The Reason why every Soul moves not After these Spiritual Things, is Because every Soul sees not the Good and Excellency in them. dt n1 c-crq d n1 vvz xx p-acp d j n2, vbz p-acp d n1 vvz xx dt j cc n1 p-acp pno32. (20) sermon (DIV2) 345 Page 180
2838 Multitudes hardly know (that is, believe) they have immortal Souls that shall outlive their Bodies in a state of Happiness or Misery; Multitudes hardly know (that is, believe) they have immortal Souls that shall outlive their Bodies in a state of Happiness or Misery; n2 av vvb (cst vbz, vvb) pns32 vhb j n2 cst vmb vvi po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1; (20) sermon (DIV2) 345 Page 180
2839 or if they know or believe that, yet they do not believe that there is no other name under Heaven by which they can be saved, or if they know or believe that, yet they do not believe that there is no other name under Heaven by which they can be saved, cc cs pns32 vvb cc vvi d, av pns32 vdb xx vvi cst pc-acp vbz dx j-jn n1 p-acp n1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vmb vbi vvn, (20) sermon (DIV2) 345 Page 180
2840 but only the name of the Lord Jesus Christ: Nor ever had any experience of the Love of God to Souls. but only the name of the Lord jesus christ: Nor ever had any experience of the Love of God to Souls. cc-acp av-j dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1 np1: ccx av vhd d n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n2. (20) sermon (DIV2) 345 Page 180
2841 Their deriding of Religious Passions, and the Breathings of pious Souls after the Manifestations of Divine Love, flows from their ignorance of them, Their deriding of Religious Passion, and the Breathings of pious Souls After the Manifestations of Divine Love, flows from their ignorance of them, po32 vvg pp-f j n2, cc dt n2-vvg pp-f j n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f j-jn n1, vvz p-acp po32 n1 pp-f pno32, (20) sermon (DIV2) 345 Page 180
2842 and their unreasonable Rudeness, in speaking evil of the things which they know not. and their unreasonable Rudeness, in speaking evil of the things which they know not. cc po32 j n1, p-acp vvg n-jn pp-f dt n2 r-crq pns32 vvb xx. (20) sermon (DIV2) 345 Page 180
2843 The original difference betwixt a person truly pious, and panting after the Love of Christ and others, lies here: The original difference betwixt a person truly pious, and panting After the Love of christ and Others, lies Here: dt j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1 av-j j, cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc n2-jn, vvz av: (20) sermon (DIV2) 345 Page 181
2844 These Creatures know that they have Souls, Souls ordained to an eternal existence, either in Hėll, These Creatures know that they have Souls, Souls ordained to an Eternal existence, either in Hėll, d n2 vvb cst pns32 vhb n2, n2 vvn p-acp dt j n1, av-d p-acp n1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 345 Page 181
2845 or Heaven, in eternal Happiness, or in eternal Misery. or Heaven, in Eternal Happiness, or in Eternal Misery. cc n1, p-acp j n1, cc p-acp j n1. (20) sermon (DIV2) 345 Page 181
2846 They believe what God hath said, that there is no other Name under Heaven by which Men and Women can be saved, They believe what God hath said, that there is no other Name under Heaven by which Men and Women can be saved, pns32 vvb r-crq np1 vhz vvn, cst pc-acp vbz dx j-jn n1 p-acp n1 p-acp r-crq n2 cc n2 vmb vbi vvn, (20) sermon (DIV2) 345 Page 181
2847 but only the name of Jesus Christ, neither is there Salvation in any other. but only the name of jesus christ, neither is there Salvation in any other. cc-acp av-j dt n1 pp-f np1 np1, av-dx vbz pc-acp n1 p-acp d n-jn. (20) sermon (DIV2) 345 Page 181
2848 That he that believeth on him is not condemned, and he that believeth not is damned already, the Wrath of God abideth on him, That he that Believeth on him is not condemned, and he that Believeth not is damned already, the Wrath of God Abideth on him, cst pns31 cst vvz p-acp pno31 vbz xx vvn, cc pns31 cst vvz xx vbz j-vvn av, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz p-acp pno31, (20) sermon (DIV2) 345 Page 181
2849 and he shall never see Life; and he shall never see Life; cc pns31 vmb av-x vvi n1; (20) sermon (DIV2) 345 Page 181
2850 they do not only read these things in their Bibles, and hear them from their Preachers, they do not only read these things in their Bibles, and hear them from their Preachers, pns32 vdb xx av-j vvi d n2 p-acp po32 np1, cc vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n2, (20) sermon (DIV2) 345 Page 181
2851 but the Holy Spirit of God hath firmly persuaded them, that they do as fixedly believe them, but the Holy Spirit of God hath firmly persuaded them, that they do as fixedly believe them, cc-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 vhz av-j vvn pno32, cst pns32 vdb c-acp av-vvn vvb pno32, (20) sermon (DIV2) 345 Page 181
2852 as they do any thing of sensible or rational Demonstration; they have more waky thoughts, with reference to Death; as they do any thing of sensible or rational Demonstration; they have more waky thoughts, with Referente to Death; c-acp pns32 vdb d n1 pp-f j cc j n1; pns32 vhb dc j n2, p-acp n1 p-acp n1; (20) sermon (DIV2) 345 Page 181
2853 Mortality and Eternity, are things more in their Eyes than in the Eyes of others: Again, they have tasted and experienced more of the Love of Christ. Mortality and Eternity, Are things more in their Eyes than in the Eyes of Others: Again, they have tasted and experienced more of the Love of christ. n1 cc n1, vbr n2 av-dc p-acp po32 n2 cs p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2-jn: av, pns32 vhb vvn cc vvn dc pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (20) sermon (DIV2) 345 Page 181
2854 Allow the Souls of others to be in the same Circumstances, they would have alike Motions; Allow the Souls of Others to be in the same circumstances, they would have alike Motions; np1 dt n2 pp-f n2-jn pc-acp vbi p-acp dt d n2, pns32 vmd vhi av-j n2; (20) sermon (DIV2) 345 Page 181
2855 but because they are ignorant, knowing nothing of Spiritual Things, or at least nothing as they ought to know it, thence it is that their Souls move not; but Because they Are ignorant, knowing nothing of Spiritual Things, or At least nothing as they ought to know it, thence it is that their Souls move not; cc-acp c-acp pns32 vbr j, vvg pix pp-f j n2, cc p-acp ds pix p-acp pns32 vmd pc-acp vvi pn31, av pn31 vbz d po32 n2 vvb xx; (20) sermon (DIV2) 345 Page 181
2856 this is now but the natural working of reasonable Souls in other cases, nor is there any such unaccountable, or unintelligible thing in it. this is now but the natural working of reasonable Souls in other cases, nor is there any such unaccountable, or unintelligible thing in it. d vbz av p-acp dt j n-vvg pp-f j n2 p-acp j-jn n2, ccx vbz pc-acp d d j, cc j n1 p-acp pn31. (20) sermon (DIV2) 345 Page 181
2857 And indeed this gives us the true Reason why every unregenerate Soul is so cold in its motions toward Christ, and also may inform us how far it is possible such a Soul may go in motions of this nature. And indeed this gives us the true Reason why every unregenerate Soul is so cold in its motions towards christ, and also may inform us how Far it is possible such a Soul may go in motions of this nature. cc av d vvz pno12 dt j n1 c-crq d j n1 vbz av j-jn p-acp po31 n2 p-acp np1, cc av vmb vvi pno12 c-crq av-j pn31 vbz j d dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp n2 pp-f d n1. (20) sermon (DIV2) 346 Page 181
2858 The Reason why such a Soul moves no more, is want of Evidence, which such a Soul hath of the Goodness of his Loves. Simple Goodness, The Reason why such a Soul moves no more, is want of Evidence, which such a Soul hath of the goodness of his Loves. Simple goodness, dt n1 c-crq d dt n1 vvz av-dx av-dc, vbz n1 pp-f n1, r-crq d dt n1 vhz pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 vvz. j n1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 346 Page 181
2859 and Excellency in an Object, is not attractive of the Soul, but Goodness apprehended by, evidenced, and appearing to us. and Excellency in an Object, is not Attractive of the Soul, but goodness apprehended by, evidenced, and appearing to us. cc n1 p-acp dt n1, vbz xx j pp-f dt n1, cc-acp n1 vvn p-acp, vvn, cc vvg p-acp pno12. (20) sermon (DIV2) 346 Page 181
2860 All the apprehension that it is possible, a natural man should have of the Loves of Christ, must be from Reading, Hearing, or its own Reasoning and concluding from what it hath so heard, or read; All the apprehension that it is possible, a natural man should have of the Loves of christ, must be from Reading, Hearing, or its own Reasoning and concluding from what it hath so herd, or read; av-d dt n1 cst pn31 vbz j, dt j n1 vmd vhi pp-f dt vvz pp-f np1, vmb vbi p-acp vvg, vvg, cc po31 d vvg cc vvg p-acp r-crq pn31 vhz av vvn, cc vvi; (20) sermon (DIV2) 346 Page 181
2861 for it wants both the demonstrative persuasion of the Holy Spirit, and also any experimental Tasts or sensible Evidence. for it Wants both the demonstrative persuasion of the Holy Spirit, and also any experimental Tastes or sensible Evidence. c-acp pn31 vvz d dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1, cc av d j vvz cc j n1. (20) sermon (DIV2) 346 Page 181
2862 All Knowledge which hath no better Foundation, will arise no higher than to beget in the Soul an Opinion, All Knowledge which hath no better Foundation, will arise no higher than to beget in the Soul an Opinion, av-d n1 r-crq vhz dx jc n1, vmb vvi dx jc cs pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 dt n1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 346 Page 181
2863 and leaves the Soul at some Incertainties, and unfixed, and hence its Motions towards an Object of which it hath no better Evidence, are also incertain and faint, and fluctuating. and leaves the Soul At Some Uncertainties, and unfixed, and hence its Motions towards an Object of which it hath no better Evidence, Are also incertain and faint, and fluctuating. cc vvz dt n1 p-acp d n2, cc vvn, cc av po31 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f r-crq pn31 vhz dx jc n1, vbr av j cc j, cc j-vvg. (20) sermon (DIV2) 346 Page 181
2864 Knowledge being the Foundation of Desire, Reason will tell us that the Desire must bear proportion with the Knowledge. Knowledge being the Foundation of Desire, Reason will tell us that the Desire must bear proportion with the Knowledge. n1 vbg dt n1 pp-f n1, n1 vmb vvi pno12 d dt vvb vmb vvi n1 p-acp dt n1. (20) sermon (DIV2) 346 Page 181
2865 The unregenerate man, having no Knowledge of Spiritual things, that is productive of more than an Opinion, the desire must be incertain and faint, according to the nature of the Opinion that causeth it. The unregenerate man, having no Knowledge of Spiritual things, that is productive of more than an Opinion, the desire must be incertain and faint, according to the nature of the Opinion that Causes it. dt j n1, vhg dx n1 pp-f j n2, cst vbz j pp-f dc cs dt n1, dt n1 vmb vbi j cc j, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vvz pn31. (20) sermon (DIV2) 346 Page 182
2866 By this also Christians may be able to take some Measures, and make up some Judgments of themselves, By this also Christians may be able to take Some Measures, and make up Some Judgments of themselves, p-acp d av np1 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi d n2, cc vvi a-acp d n2 pp-f px32, (20) sermon (DIV2) 347 Page 182
2867 whether the desires they find in their Souls after Christ, and his Loves, be such as are peculiar to the Souls of Believers, yea or no. whither the Desires they find in their Souls After christ, and his Loves, be such as Are peculiar to the Souls of Believers, yea or no. cs dt n2 pns32 vvb p-acp po32 n2 p-acp np1, cc po31 vvz, vbb d c-acp vbr j p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, uh cc uh-dx. (20) sermon (DIV2) 347 Page 182
2868 We usually say that Desires after Grace are Evidences of it, and there is a truth in it, We usually say that Desires After Grace Are Evidences of it, and there is a truth in it, pns12 av-j vvb d vvz p-acp n1 vbr n2 pp-f pn31, cc pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp pn31, (20) sermon (DIV2) 347 Page 182
2869 but all desires are not so; but all Desires Are not so; cc-acp d n2 vbr xx av; (20) sermon (DIV2) 347 Page 182
2870 for as I have said, there may be desires after Christ and his Loves, in an unregenerate Man, commensurate to that knowledge which he hath of the Goodness of them; for as I have said, there may be Desires After christ and his Loves, in an unregenerate Man, commensurate to that knowledge which he hath of the goodness of them; c-acp c-acp pns11 vhb vvn, pc-acp vmb vbi n2 p-acp np1 cc po31 vvz, p-acp dt j n1, j p-acp d n1 r-crq pns31 vhz pp-f dt n1 pp-f pno32; (20) sermon (DIV2) 347 Page 182
2871 but this will speak nothing of good to the Soul, only such Desires, as flow from a Christians Knowledge of Faith, and from Experience. He that hath only a knowledge of Christ and his Loves, from Reading the word, but this will speak nothing of good to the Soul, only such Desires, as flow from a Christians Knowledge of Faith, and from Experience. He that hath only a knowledge of christ and his Loves, from Reading the word, cc-acp d vmb vvi pix pp-f j p-acp dt n1, av-j d vvz, p-acp vvi p-acp dt njpg2 n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp n1. pns31 cst vhz av-j dt n1 pp-f np1 cc po31 vvz, p-acp vvg dt n1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 347 Page 182
2872 or from the Report of Ministers, may so far desire Christs Loves, as may serve him for his own ends, nay though he hath no great Faith as to that eternal State of Happiness to which Christ brings the Soul, or from the Report of Ministers, may so Far desire Christ Loves, as may serve him for his own ends, nay though he hath no great Faith as to that Eternal State of Happiness to which christ brings the Soul, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, vmb av av-j vvi npg1 vvz, c-acp vmb vvi pno31 p-acp po31 d n2, uh c-acp pns31 vhz dx j n1 a-acp p-acp cst j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp r-crq np1 vvz dt n1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 347 Page 182
2873 but hath only received Notions of such ablessed State, to which he gives no great credit, but hath only received Notions of such ablessed State, to which he gives no great credit, cc-acp vhz av-j vvn n2 pp-f d j n1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz dx j n1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 347 Page 182
2874 yet for his own Security, because his notions may be true, though he hath no great fixed persuasion of them, he may yet desire the Loves of Christ so far as to bring him to an everlasting Happiness. yet for his own Security, Because his notions may be true, though he hath no great fixed persuasion of them, he may yet desire the Loves of christ so Far as to bring him to an everlasting Happiness. av p-acp po31 d n1, c-acp po31 n2 vmb vbi j, cs pns31 vhz dx j j-vvn n1 pp-f pno32, pns31 vmb av vvi dt vvz pp-f np1 av av-j c-acp pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp dt j n1. (20) sermon (DIV2) 347 Page 182
2875 As a Merchant that hath heard a Report of the rare Commodities, and cheapness of them, in a Country, which Report he doth not so far believe, As a Merchant that hath herd a Report of the rare Commodities, and cheapness of them, in a Country, which Report he does not so Far believe, p-acp dt n1 cst vhz vvn dt n1 pp-f dt j n2, cc n1 pp-f pno32, p-acp dt n1, r-crq n1 pns31 vdz xx av av-j vvi, (20) sermon (DIV2) 347 Page 182
2876 as he will adventure an Hundred Pounds to try the Issue, yet may desire the Commodities at such Rates as he hears of; as he will adventure an Hundred Pounds to try the Issue, yet may desire the Commodities At such Rates as he hears of; c-acp pns31 vmb vvi dt crd n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1, av vmb vvi dt n2 p-acp d n2 c-acp pns31 vvz pp-f; (20) sermon (DIV2) 347 Page 182
2877 so may an unregenerate man that hath fate under the Preaching of the Gospel, and heard abundantly of the Excellency of Christ, so may an unregenerate man that hath fate under the Preaching of the Gospel, and herd abundantly of the Excellency of christ, av vmb dt j n1 cst vhz n1 p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1, cc vvd av-j pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 347 Page 182
2878 and the rare effects of his Love, though he will not do any thing toward the obtaining them, and the rare effects of his Love, though he will not do any thing towards the obtaining them, cc dt j n2 pp-f po31 n1, cs pns31 vmb xx vdi d n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pno32, (20) sermon (DIV2) 347 Page 182
2879 yet may wish that Christ loved him, that he might be made partaker of such Love, yet may wish that christ loved him, that he might be made partaker of such Love, av vmb vvi cst np1 vvd pno31, cst pns31 vmd vbi vvn n1 pp-f d n1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 347 Page 182
2880 though all this while in Heart he believeth little or nothing. though all this while in Heart he Believeth little or nothing. cs d d n1 p-acp n1 pns31 vvz j cc pix. (20) sermon (DIV2) 347 Page 182
2881 That you may not therefore deceive your selves in this point, take a few notes of such desires as are indeed Evidences of Grace. That you may not Therefore deceive your selves in this point, take a few notes of such Desires as Are indeed Evidences of Grace. cst pn22 vmb xx av vvi po22 n2 p-acp d n1, vvb dt d n2 pp-f d n2 c-acp vbr av n2 pp-f n1. (20) sermon (DIV2) 347 Page 182
2882 1. They are not meer velleities, lazy wishings, and wouldings as we say, but alwaies attended with the use of means which we judge or find proper to obtain our desires. 1. They Are not mere Voluntaries, lazy wishings, and wouldings as we say, but always attended with the use of means which we judge or find proper to obtain our Desires. crd pns32 vbr xx j n2, j n2-vvg, cc n2 c-acp pns12 vvb, p-acp av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 r-crq pns12 vvb cc vvi j pc-acp vvi po12 n2. (20) sermon (DIV2) 348 Page 182
2883 And indeed this alone without anything further said, will try this issue; And indeed this alone without anything further said, will try this issue; cc av d j p-acp pi av-j vvn, vmb vvi d n1; (20) sermon (DIV2) 348 Page 182
2884 a desire arising from the knowledge and experience a Soul hath of the goodness of an Object is alwaies attended with the use of what means are within our reach for the obtaining of it. a desire arising from the knowledge and experience a Soul hath of the Goodness of an Object is always attended with the use of what means Are within our reach for the obtaining of it. dt n1 vvg p-acp dt n1 cc n1 dt n1 vhz pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f r-crq n2 vbr p-acp po12 n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f pn31. (20) sermon (DIV2) 348 Page 182
2885 Hence a Souls pretended desire of the pardon of sin through the blood of Christ, and of living with Christ in glory, not conjoined with fervent prayers, with an endeavour to reform our lives, Hence a Souls pretended desire of the pardon of since through the blood of christ, and of living with christ in glory, not conjoined with fervent Prayers, with an endeavour to reform our lives, av dt n2 vvd n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc pp-f vvg p-acp np1 p-acp n1, xx vvn p-acp j n2, p-acp dt vvb pc-acp vvi po12 n2, (20) sermon (DIV2) 348 Page 183
2886 and to sin no more, is of no good significancy at all. and to since no more, is of no good significancy At all. cc p-acp n1 av-dx av-dc, vbz pp-f dx j n1 p-acp d. (20) sermon (DIV2) 348 Page 183
2887 It is only an indication, that the man or woman would be happy, and secure as to eternity (if there be such a thing which he hath heard;) but now when these desires are attended, with sad reflections upon ourselves for sin, serious indeavours against sin, It is only an indication, that the man or woman would be happy, and secure as to eternity (if there be such a thing which he hath herd;) but now when these Desires Are attended, with sad reflections upon ourselves for since, serious endeavours against since, pn31 vbz av-j dt n1, cst dt n1 cc n1 vmd vbi j, cc vvi a-acp p-acp n1 (cs pc-acp vbb d dt n1 r-crq pns31 vhz vvn;) cc-acp av c-crq d n2 vbr vvn, p-acp j n2 p-acp px12 p-acp n1, j n2 p-acp n1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 348 Page 183
2888 and hearty and fervent prayers to God for pardon, these things speak the truth, and sincerity of our desires. and hearty and fervent Prayers to God for pardon, these things speak the truth, and sincerity of our Desires. cc j cc j n2 p-acp np1 p-acp n1, d n2 vvb dt n1, cc n1 pp-f po12 n2. (20) sermon (DIV2) 348 Page 183
2905 and the apprehended degree of the Souls want of it; and hence again: and the apprehended degree of the Souls want of it; and hence again: cc dt vvn n1 pp-f dt n2 vvb pp-f pn31; cc av av: (20) sermon (DIV2) 349 Page 184
2889 2. Desires upon knowledge and experience of the goodness of a thing are alwaies most intense, and strongest. If you observe it, the desires of our Souls are augmented from a double cause 1. The certainty of our knowledge of that goodness which is in the thing desired. 2. Desires upon knowledge and experience of the Goodness of a thing Are always most intense, and Strongest. If you observe it, the Desires of our Souls Are augmented from a double cause 1. The certainty of our knowledge of that Goodness which is in the thing desired. crd vvz p-acp n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbr av av-ds zz, cc js. cs pn22 vvb pn31, dt n2 pp-f po12 n2 vbr vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1 crd dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 pp-f d n1 r-crq vbz p-acp dt n1 vvd. (20) sermon (DIV2) 349 Page 183
2890 2. The quickness of our apprehension of the want of it: 2. The quickness of our apprehension of the want of it: crd dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f pn31: (20) sermon (DIV2) 349 Page 183
2891 The more full, and certain knowledge that we have of the goodness and excellency of an Object the more we desire it. The more full, and certain knowledge that we have of the Goodness and excellency of an Object the more we desire it. dt av-dc j, cc j n1 cst pns12 vhb pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 dt av-dc pns12 vvb pn31. (20) sermon (DIV2) 349 Page 183
2892 For I told you before it is not the simple goodness, and excellency of a thing that draweth out our Souls after it, For I told you before it is not the simple Goodness, and excellency of a thing that draws out our Souls After it, p-acp pns11 vvd pn22 p-acp pn31 vbz xx dt j n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vvz av po12 n2 p-acp pn31, (20) sermon (DIV2) 349 Page 183
2893 but our apprehension of such a goodness, hence in reason it must follow that the desire must be strongest in that Soul, where the apprehension is most full and certain. but our apprehension of such a Goodness, hence in reason it must follow that the desire must be Strongest in that Soul, where the apprehension is most full and certain. cc-acp po12 n1 pp-f d dt n1, av p-acp n1 pn31 vmb vvi d dt n1 vmb vbb js p-acp d n1, c-crq dt n1 vbz av-ds j cc j. (20) sermon (DIV2) 349 Page 183
2894 And all goodness being measured by us by the suitableness of the thing to our wants, the quicker and fuller apprehensions the Soul hath of its wants of Christ love, the stronger must the souls motions for, and towards it be. And all Goodness being measured by us by the suitableness of the thing to our Wants, the quicker and fuller apprehensions the Soul hath of its Wants of christ love, the Stronger must the Souls motions for, and towards it be. cc d n1 vbg vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po12 n2, dt jc cc jc n2 dt n1 vhz pp-f po31 n2 pp-f np1 n1, dt jc vmb dt n2 n2 p-acp, cc p-acp pn31 vbb. (20) sermon (DIV2) 349 Page 183
2895 Now the believing Soul, having the most certain knowledge of the goodness of the Loves of Christ, and having also the fullest, Now the believing Soul, having the most certain knowledge of the Goodness of the Loves of christ, and having also the Fullest, av dt j-vvg n1, vhg dt av-ds j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt vvz pp-f np1, cc vhg av dt js, (20) sermon (DIV2) 349 Page 183
2896 and quickest apprehension of its wants of them, of necessity its pantings after them must be most intense, and strong; and quickest apprehension of its Wants of them, of necessity its pantings After them must be most intense, and strong; cc js n1 pp-f po31 n2 pp-f pno32, pp-f n1 po31 n2 p-acp pno32 vmb vbi av-ds zz, cc j; (20) sermon (DIV2) 349 Page 183
2897 As the Hart panteth after the Water Brooks (as David speaketh, Psal. 42. 1.) Hence it is that when the Prayers of Hypocrites are but complementings of God, a few words of course, the prayers of the Saints are wrestlings with God (as Jacobs prayer is stiled) strong cries, and groans which cannot be uttered (as the Apostle speaketh, Rom. 8.) where any Soul findeth such desires as these, it hath reason to rejoice, As the Heart pants After the Water Brooks (as David speaks, Psalm 42. 1.) Hence it is that when the Prayers of Hypocrites Are but complementings of God, a few words of course, the Prayers of the Saints Are wrestlings with God (as Jacobs prayer is styled) strong cries, and groans which cannot be uttered (as the Apostle speaks, Rom. 8.) where any Soul finds such Desires as these, it hath reason to rejoice, p-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 vvz (c-acp np1 vvz, np1 crd crd) av pn31 vbz d c-crq dt n2 pp-f n2 vbr p-acp n2-vvg pp-f np1, dt d n2 pp-f n1, dt n2 pp-f dt n2 vbr n2 p-acp np1 (c-acp np1 n1 vbz vvn) j n2, cc n2 r-crq vmbx vbi vvn (c-acp dt n1 vvz, np1 crd) c-crq d n1 vvz d vvz p-acp d, pn31 vhz n1 pc-acp vvi, (20) sermon (DIV2) 349 Page 183
2898 and be comforted concerning the truth of its grace, tho it findeth its actions imperfect, and Gods manifestations of himself to it in consolatory influences not so full. and be comforted Concerning the truth of its grace, though it finds its actions imperfect, and God's manifestations of himself to it in consolatory influences not so full. cc vbi vvn vvg dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cs pn31 vvz po31 n2 j, cc npg1 n2 pp-f px31 p-acp pn31 p-acp j n2 xx av j. (20) sermon (DIV2) 349 Page 183
2899 In this sense it is true, that desires of grace, are indications of it, provided they be such desires, In this sense it is true, that Desires of grace, Are indications of it, provided they be such Desires, p-acp d n1 pn31 vbz j, cst vvz pp-f n1, vbr n2 pp-f pn31, vvd pns32 vbb d n2, (20) sermon (DIV2) 349 Page 183
2900 as flow from a knowledge, or any experience of Divine Love, I mean a knowledge of Faith, a certain firm persuasion wrought in the heart of that goodness and excellency that is in Christ, as flow from a knowledge, or any experience of Divine Love, I mean a knowledge of Faith, a certain firm persuasion wrought in the heart of that Goodness and excellency that is in christ, c-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, cc d n1 pp-f j-jn n1, pns11 vvb dt n1 pp-f n1, dt j j n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 cc n1 cst vbz p-acp np1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 349 Page 183
2901 and his loves, not a meer knowledge from report, and the credit of others, but such desires can never admit of a regardless carelessness, and his loves, not a mere knowledge from report, and the credit of Others, but such Desires can never admit of a regardless carelessness, cc po31 n2, xx dt j n1 p-acp n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n2-jn, cc-acp d n2 vmb av-x vvi pp-f dt j n1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 349 Page 184
2902 whether the Soul obtaineth what it desireth or no, but will be attended, with an inquiry after, whither the Soul obtaineth what it Desires or no, but will be attended, with an inquiry After, cs dt n1 vvz r-crq pn31 vvz cc uh-dx, cc-acp vmb vbi vvn, p-acp dt n1 a-acp, (20) sermon (DIV2) 349 Page 184
2903 and a due use of all means for the obtaining the thing desired. and a due use of all means for the obtaining the thing desired. cc dt j-jn n1 pp-f d n2 p-acp dt vvg dt n1 vvd. (20) sermon (DIV2) 349 Page 184
16386 Let me shortly Apply this before I pass on to the other Proposition. Let me shortly Apply this before I pass on to the other Proposition. vvb pno11 av-j vvi d c-acp pns11 vvb a-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2093 Page 893
2906 The Soul that hath these true desires, will find them attended with trouble and unquietness till it hath in some measure at least obtained the thing which it desireth, The Soul that hath these true Desires, will find them attended with trouble and unquietness till it hath in Some measure At least obtained the thing which it Desires, dt n1 cst vhz d j n2, vmb vvi pno32 vvn p-acp vvb cc n1 p-acp pn31 vhz p-acp d n1 p-acp ds vvn dt n1 r-crq pn31 vvz, (20) sermon (DIV2) 349 Page 184
2907 for as the wise man saith of Hope (so it is true of desire) deferred it maketh the heart sick. for as the wise man Says of Hope (so it is true of desire) deferred it makes the heart sick. c-acp p-acp dt j n1 vvz pp-f vvb (av pn31 vbz j pp-f n1) vvd pn31 vvz dt n1 j. (20) sermon (DIV2) 349 Page 184
2908 The Soul filled with desires is like the Woman in Travel, pained till it obtaineth the thing desired. The Soul filled with Desires is like the Woman in Travel, pained till it obtaineth the thing desired. dt n1 vvn p-acp n2 vbz av-j dt n1 p-acp n1, vvn p-acp pn31 vvz dt n1 vvd. (20) sermon (DIV2) 349 Page 184
2909 As when the desire is accomplished, it is sweet to the Soul, Prov. 13. 19. So while it is accomplished, there must be some bitterness, As when the desire is accomplished, it is sweet to the Soul, Curae 13. 19. So while it is accomplished, there must be Some bitterness, c-acp c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn, pn31 vbz j p-acp dt n1, np1 crd crd av cs pn31 vbz vvn, pc-acp vmb vbi d n1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 349 Page 184
2910 and uneasiness in the Soul. But now desires after Christ and his loves, attended with no trouble, no uneasiness for want of the accomplishment and obtaining of them, faint and cold, and uneasiness in the Soul. But now Desires After christ and his loves, attended with no trouble, no uneasiness for want of the accomplishment and obtaining of them, faint and cold, cc n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp av vvz p-acp np1 cc po31 n2, vvn p-acp dx n1, dx n1 p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n-vvg pp-f pno32, j cc j-jn, (20) sermon (DIV2) 349 Page 184
2911 and languid desires without the use of means within, our power to obtain the thing desired are of no significancy as to a truth of grace. and languid Desires without the use of means within, our power to obtain the thing desired Are of no significancy as to a truth of grace. cc j-jn n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp, po12 n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 vvn vbr pp-f dx n1 c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (20) sermon (DIV2) 349 Page 184
2912 Solomon hath two sayings in his Proverbs that may be applyed here. Solomon hath two sayings in his Proverbs that may be applied Here. np1 vhz crd n2-vvg p-acp po31 n2 cst vmb vbi vvd av. (20) sermon (DIV2) 349 Page 184
2913 Prov. 13. 4. The Soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing, but the Soul of the diligent shall be made fat. Curae 13. 4. The Soul of the sluggard Desires, and hath nothing, but the Soul of the diligent shall be made fat. np1 crd crd dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz, cc vhz pix, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j vmb vbi vvn j. (20) sermon (DIV2) 349 Page 184
2914 And Prov. 21. 25. The desire of the slothful killeth him, for he refuseth to labour. And Curae 21. 25. The desire of the slothful kills him, for he Refuseth to labour. cc np1 crd crd dt n1 pp-f dt j vvz pno31, c-acp pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi. (20) sermon (DIV2) 349 Page 184
2915 Two things are said of the slothful sluggard. 1. That he desireth and hath nothing, he never obtaineth his desire. 2. That his desires kill him, they do him hurt, no good; Two things Are said of the slothful sluggard. 1. That he Desires and hath nothing, he never obtaineth his desire. 2. That his Desires kill him, they do him hurt, no good; crd n2 vbr vvn pp-f dt j n1. crd cst pns31 vvz cc vhz pix, pns31 av-x vvz po31 n1. crd cst po31 n2 vvi pno31, pns32 vdb pno31 vvd, dx j; (20) sermon (DIV2) 349 Page 184
2916 what is the reason? Because he refuseth to labour: But the Soul of the diligent is made fat. what is the reason? Because he Refuseth to labour: But the Soul of the diligent is made fat. q-crq vbz dt n1? c-acp pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi: cc-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j vbz vvn j. (20) sermon (DIV2) 349 Page 184
2917 Solomon speaketh as to the things of this Life, The Soul of the sluggard desireth and hath nothing. Solomon speaks as to the things of this Life, The Soul of the sluggard Desires and hath nothing. np1 vvz a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz cc vhz pix. (20) sermon (DIV2) 349 Page 184
2918 It is as true as to Spiritual things, the Grace of God, the Loves of Christ. The Souls of Sluggards, that will sometimes say, O that I had my part in Christ, O that my Iniquities might be pardoned, O that I might live with God in Glory, &c. but never will do any thing toward these things, not so much as deny themselves in a Lust, It is as true as to Spiritual things, the Grace of God, the Loves of christ. The Souls of Sluggards, that will sometime say, Oh that I had my part in christ, Oh that my Iniquities might be pardoned, Oh that I might live with God in Glory, etc. but never will do any thing towards these things, not so much as deny themselves in a Lust, pn31 vbz a-acp j c-acp p-acp j n2, dt n1 pp-f np1, dt vvz pp-f np1. dt n2 pp-f n2, cst vmb av vvi, uh cst pns11 vhd po11 n1 p-acp np1, uh cst po11 n2 vmd vbi vvn, uh cst pns11 vmd vvi p-acp np1 p-acp n1, av p-acp av-x vmb vdi d n1 p-acp d n2, xx av av-d c-acp vvb px32 p-acp dt n1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 349 Page 184
2919 nor keep under their Body, and bring it into Subjection in any thing; nor keep under their Body, and bring it into Subjection in any thing; ccx vvi p-acp po32 n1, cc vvb pn31 p-acp n1 p-acp d n1; (20) sermon (DIV2) 349 Page 184
2920 these Souls have nothing. The truth is they have nothing of any true desire proceeding from any sound knowledge, or any true experience, but they shall have nothing. Their Desires kill them, if they trust to these desires of Grace, as Indications of a truth of Grace, they kill them, they cheat their own Souls to an eternal ruine, and destruction. these Souls have nothing. The truth is they have nothing of any true desire proceeding from any found knowledge, or any true experience, but they shall have nothing. Their Desires kill them, if they trust to these Desires of Grace, as Indications of a truth of Grace, they kill them, they cheat their own Souls to an Eternal ruin, and destruction. d n2 vhb pix. dt n1 vbz pns32 vhb pix pp-f d j vvb vvg p-acp d j n1, cc d j n1, p-acp pns32 vmb vhi pix. po32 ng1 vvi pno32, cs pns32 vvb p-acp d n2 pp-f n1, p-acp n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, pns32 vvi pno32, pns32 vvi po32 d n2 p-acp dt j n1, cc n1. (20) sermon (DIV2) 349 Page 184
2921 But the diligent Soul is made fat. But the diligent Soul is made fat. p-acp dt j n1 vbz vvn j. (20) sermon (DIV2) 349 Page 184
3048 but he may be sooner fill'd with Riches, than the Soul of a good man with the Love and Grace of God. but he may be sooner filled with Riches, than the Soul of a good man with the Love and Grace of God. cc-acp pns31 vmb vbi av-c vvn p-acp n2, cs dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 362 Page 191
2922 That Soul, that from a sound and firm persuasion of the goodness, and excellency of the loves of Christ, desires to tast, That Soul, that from a found and firm persuasion of the Goodness, and excellency of the loves of christ, Desires to taste, cst n1, cst p-acp dt n1 cc j n1 pp-f dt n1, cc n1 pp-f dt vvz pp-f np1, vvz pc-acp vvi, (20) sermon (DIV2) 349 Page 185
2923 and further to tast of them, and is diligent in the use of means to have its desires accomplished, that Soul shall be made fat. and further to taste of them, and is diligent in the use of means to have its Desires accomplished, that Soul shall be made fat. cc av-jc pc-acp vvi pp-f pno32, cc vbz j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 pc-acp vhi po31 n2 vvn, cst n1 vmb vbi vvn j. (20) sermon (DIV2) 349 Page 185
2924 That Souls desires shall be accomplished, tho it may see it falls short of its duty in the use of means, That Souls Desires shall be accomplished, though it may see it falls short of its duty in the use of means, cst n2 n2 vmb vbi vvn, cs pn31 vmb vvi pn31 vvz j pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, (20) sermon (DIV2) 349 Page 185
2925 and tho it may be God is not pleased to give the Soul the sensible manifestations of its love, and though it may be God is not pleased to give the Soul the sensible manifestations of its love, cc cs pn31 vmb vbi np1 vbz xx vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1 dt j n2 pp-f po31 n1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 349 Page 185
2926 so that its desire is deferred, and while it is so differred, the heart is pained, so that its desire is deferred, and while it is so differed, the heart is pained, av cst po31 vvb vbz vvn, cc cs pn31 vbz av vvn, dt n1 vbz vvn, (20) sermon (DIV2) 349 Page 185
2927 and it meets with some trouble and uneasiness, through the not accomplishing of its desires to its sense, and it meets with Some trouble and uneasiness, through the not accomplishing of its Desires to its sense, cc pn31 vvz p-acp d n1 cc n1, p-acp dt xx vvg pp-f po31 n2 p-acp po31 n1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 349 Page 185
2928 yet, it shall be made fat. yet, it shall be made fat. av, pn31 vmb vbi vvn j. (20) sermon (DIV2) 349 Page 185
2929 The hope of the righteous (saith Solomon) shall be gladness, so the desire of such a Soul; The hope of the righteous (Says Solomon) shall be gladness, so the desire of such a Soul; dt n1 pp-f dt j (vvz np1) vmb vbi n1, av dt n1 pp-f d dt n1; (20) sermon (DIV2) 349 Page 185
2930 the diligent Soul, shall be satisfaction. the diligent Soul, shall be satisfaction. dt j n1, vmb vbi n1. (20) sermon (DIV2) 349 Page 185
2931 This is according to the words of our Saviour, Mat. 5. 6. Blessed are they which do hunger, This is according to the words of our Saviour, Mathew 5. 6. Blessed Are they which do hunger, d vbz vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n1, np1 crd crd vvn vbr pns32 r-crq vdb n1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 349 Page 185
2932 and thirst after righteousness for they shall be filled. and thirst After righteousness for they shall be filled. cc vvb p-acp n1 c-acp pns32 vmb vbi vvn. (20) sermon (DIV2) 349 Page 185
2933 Thus much I have thought fit to add in this place in answer to that question, which we sometimes meet with, Whether the desire of grace be grace? A true resolution of it is of mighty use sometimes to Souls under melancholick distempers, Thus much I have Thought fit to add in this place in answer to that question, which we sometime meet with, Whither the desire of grace be grace? A true resolution of it is of mighty use sometime to Souls under melancholic distempers, av av-d pns11 vhb vvn j pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 p-acp n1 p-acp d n1, r-crq pns12 av vvi p-acp, cs dt n1 pp-f n1 vbb n1? dt j n1 pp-f pn31 vbz pp-f j n1 av p-acp n2 p-acp j n2, (20) sermon (DIV2) 349 Page 185
2934 or in an hour of temptation to relieve them, where they both want sensible manifestations, and a just view of the sincerity of their own actions. or in an hour of temptation to relieve them, where they both want sensible manifestations, and a just view of the sincerity of their own actions. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi pno32, c-crq pns32 d vvb j n2, cc dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po32 d n2. (20) sermon (DIV2) 349 Page 185
2935 I shall shut up this discourse with a word of exhortation. 1. To all to look to their desires, their pretended desires after Christ, and his loves. That of the Apostle, 1 Cor. 16. 22. is a dreadful Curse. I shall shut up this discourse with a word of exhortation. 1. To all to look to their Desires, their pretended Desires After christ, and his loves. That of the Apostle, 1 Cor. 16. 22. is a dreadful Curse. pns11 vmb vvi a-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. crd p-acp d pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n2, po32 j-vvn n2 p-acp np1, cc po31 n2. cst pp-f dt n1, crd np1 crd crd vbz dt j n1. (20) sermon (DIV2) 350 Page 185
2936 If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ let him be Anathema, Maranatha, accursed till the Lord come. If any man love not the Lord jesus christ let him be Anathema, Maranatha, accursed till the Lord come. cs d n1 vvb xx dt n1 np1 np1 vvb pno31 vbi n1, np1, vvn p-acp dt n1 vvb. (20) sermon (DIV2) 350 Page 185
2937 Love is the complacency of the Soul in an object, the first fruit of its desire. None hath a true complacency in an object, Love is the complacency of the Soul in an Object, the First fruit of its desire. None hath a true complacency in an Object, n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, dt ord n1 pp-f po31 vvi. pi vhz dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 350 Page 185
2938 but he desireth an union with it in such a degree as he is capable of. but he Desires an Union with it in such a degree as he is capable of. cc-acp pns31 vvz dt n1 p-acp pn31 p-acp d dt n1 c-acp pns31 vbz j pp-f. (20) sermon (DIV2) 350 Page 185
2939 Hence every one that liveth under the preaching of the Gospel, and hath heard of Christ will pretend to desire him. Hence every one that lives under the preaching of the Gospel, and hath herd of christ will pretend to desire him. av d pi cst vvz p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1, cc vhz vvn pp-f np1 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi pno31. (20) sermon (DIV2) 350 Page 185
2940 But one desires him from a knowledge by hearsay of the goodness of his loves, another desires him from a knowledge of faith, a setled persuasion of it wrought in his heart by the Spirit of God, and some tasts and experience of it; But one Desires him from a knowledge by hearsay of the Goodness of his loves, Another Desires him from a knowledge of faith, a settled persuasion of it wrought in his heart by the Spirit of God, and Some tastes and experience of it; p-acp crd n2 pno31 p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, j-jn vvz pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, dt j-vvn n1 pp-f pn31 vvd p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc d vvz cc n1 pp-f pn31; (20) sermon (DIV2) 350 Page 185
2941 you have heard that the desires of the Soul which arise from a knowledge of report and hearsay, are weak and faint, you have herd that the Desires of the Soul which arise from a knowledge of report and hearsay, Are weak and faint, pn22 vhb vvn d dt n2 pp-f dt n1 r-crq vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvb cc n1, vbr j cc j, (20) sermon (DIV2) 350 Page 185
2942 and cold and lazy, and will speak nothing of good for the Soul that hath them, you have heard the other desires are strong, and intense, vehement and fervent, active and diligent. and cold and lazy, and will speak nothing of good for the Soul that hath them, you have herd the other Desires Are strong, and intense, vehement and fervent, active and diligent. cc j-jn cc j, cc vmb vvi pix pp-f j c-acp dt n1 cst vhz pno32, pn22 vhb vvn dt j-jn vvz vbr j, cc zz, j cc j, j cc j. (20) sermon (DIV2) 350 Page 185
2943 Nothing more relieveth a Soul sometimes, than to find in itself; Nothing more relieves a Soul sometime, than to find in itself; pix av-dc vvz dt n1 av, cs pc-acp vvi p-acp px31; (20) sermon (DIV2) 350 Page 185
2944 that though it wanteth a strength to perform, yet to will is present with it, tho it cannot yet rejoice, that though it Wants a strength to perform, yet to will is present with it, though it cannot yet rejoice, d c-acp pn31 vvz dt n1 pc-acp vvi, av p-acp vmb vbz j p-acp pn31, cs pn31 vmbx av vvi, (20) sermon (DIV2) 350 Page 185
2945 and delight in the apprehension of his loves, yet for these are its desires. and delight in the apprehension of his loves, yet for these Are its Desires. cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, av p-acp d vbr po31 n2. (20) sermon (DIV2) 350 Page 185
2946 Nothing more killeth and destroyeth a Soul, than to trust to desires of grace, as indications of it, which indeed are not so. Nothing more kills and Destroyeth a Soul, than to trust to Desires of grace, as indications of it, which indeed Are not so. pix av-dc vvz cc vvz dt n1, cs pc-acp vvi p-acp n2 pp-f n1, c-acp n2 pp-f pn31, r-crq av vbr xx av. (20) sermon (DIV2) 350 Page 186
2947 O therefore look to your desires after Christ. Oh Therefore look to your Desires After christ. uh av vvb p-acp po22 vvz p-acp np1. (20) sermon (DIV2) 350 Page 186
2948 See that they proceed from knowledge and experience. For experience indeed it dependeth upon Divine influence, and breathing upon the Soul, See that they proceed from knowledge and experience. For experience indeed it dependeth upon Divine influence, and breathing upon the Soul, n1 cst pns32 vvb p-acp n1 cc n1. p-acp vvb av pn31 vvz p-acp j-jn n1, cc vvg p-acp dt n1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 350 Page 186
2949 and the holy Spirit of God like the wind breatheth where it pleaseth. and the holy Spirit of God like the wind breathes where it Pleases. cc dt j n1 pp-f np1 av-j dt n1 vvz c-crq pn31 vvz. (20) sermon (DIV2) 350 Page 186
2950 But see that your knowledge of the goodness of these loves be a knowledge of faith, not a meer knowledge from report and hearsay, as we may know many things of which we believe nothing; But see that your knowledge of the Goodness of these loves be a knowledge of faith, not a mere knowledge from report and hearsay, as we may know many things of which we believe nothing; cc-acp vvb cst po22 n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n2 vbb dt n1 pp-f n1, xx dt j n1 p-acp vvb cc n1, c-acp pns12 vmb vvi d n2 pp-f r-crq pns12 vvb pix; (20) sermon (DIV2) 350 Page 186
2951 that is, we know such things are written, reported, talkt of, rake heed this be not all the knowledge your Souls have of the loves of Christ. that is, we know such things Are written, reported, talked of, rake heed this be not all the knowledge your Souls have of the loves of christ. d vbz, pns12 vvb d n2 vbr vvn, vvn, vvd pp-f, vvb n1 d vbb xx d dt n1 po22 n2 vhb pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1. (20) sermon (DIV2) 350 Page 186
2952 I have shewed you that the Knowledge of Faith, is a knowledge of persuasion of the excellency of the loves of Christ in themselves (for I am not now discoursing of the persuasion that you have a particular interest in them) a firm, setled, constant persuasion of the Soul, that the love of Christ is the most desirable good in Heaven or Earth, better then Wine yea better than life itself. I have showed you that the Knowledge of Faith, is a knowledge of persuasion of the excellency of the loves of christ in themselves (for I am not now discoursing of the persuasion that you have a particular Interest in them) a firm, settled, constant persuasion of the Soul, that the love of christ is the most desirable good in Heaven or Earth, better then Wine yea better than life itself. pns11 vhb vvn pn22 d dt n1 pp-f n1, vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp px32 (c-acp pns11 vbm xx av vvg pp-f dt n1 cst pn22 vhb dt j n1 p-acp pno32) dt j, j-vvn, j n1 pp-f dt n1, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz dt av-ds j j p-acp n1 cc n1, jc cs n1 uh av-jc cs n1 px31. (20) sermon (DIV2) 350 Page 186
2953 This is the work of the Spirit of God in the Soul. A man can by no study persuade himself of this, we can, by no art, no words, no arguments of ours persuade Souls of this. This is the work of the Spirit of God in the Soul. A man can by no study persuade himself of this, we can, by no art, no words, no Arguments of ours persuade Souls of this. d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 dt n1 vmb p-acp dx n1 vvi px31 pp-f d, pns12 vmb, p-acp dx n1, dx n2, dx n2 pp-f png12 vvi n2 pp-f d. (20) sermon (DIV2) 350 Page 186
2954 All that you can do, or which we can advise you to do in this case, in the use of such means, to the use of which God hath promised his blessing, All that you can do, or which we can Advice you to do in this case, in the use of such means, to the use of which God hath promised his blessing, av-d d pn22 vmb vdi, cc r-crq pns12 vmb vvi pn22 pc-acp vdi p-acp d n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f r-crq np1 vhz vvn po31 n1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 350 Page 186
2955 or in the use of which God ordinarily concurreth with his blessing. or in the use of which God ordinarily concurreth with his blessing. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f r-crq np1 av-jn vvz p-acp po31 n1. (20) sermon (DIV2) 350 Page 186
2956 These means are reducible to a few heads. 1. His Word. 2. His Sacrament. 3. Prayer. 4. A reformed holy life and Conversation. These means Are reducible to a few Heads. 1. His Word. 2. His Sacrament. 3. Prayer. 4. A reformed holy life and Conversation. np1 vvz vbr j p-acp dt d n2. crd po31 n1. crd po31 n1. crd n1. crd dt vvd j n1 cc n1. (20) sermon (DIV2) 350 Page 186
2957 1. The Word is the great means; 1. The Word is the great means; crd dt n1 vbz dt j n2; (20) sermon (DIV2) 351 Page 186
2973 and keep his commandments, but of these things I have before inlarged in my discourses upon some former propositions. and keep his Commandments, but of these things I have before enlarged in my discourses upon Some former propositions. cc vvi po31 n2, cc-acp pp-f d n2 pns11 vhb a-acp vvn p-acp po11 n2 p-acp d j n2. (20) sermon (DIV2) 354 Page 187
2974 Sermon XII. Canticles 1. 2. For thy Loves are better than Wine. Sermon XII. Canticles 1. 2. For thy Loves Are better than Wine. n1 np1. n2 crd crd p-acp po21 ng1 vbr av-jc cs n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 354 Page 187
16532 & to enquire in his holy Temple. & to inquire in his holy Temple. cc pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 j n1. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2108 Page 901
2958 he hath given you it in writing, that you may exercise your selves in it by reading, he hath appointed the Ordinance of Preaching, that you may receive it by your ears; neither reading nor hearing will beget in your Souls such a knowledge of Christs love as will be productive of this knowledge which I call the knowledge of faith, but they are both means, means within our own power, he hath given you it in writing, that you may exercise your selves in it by reading, he hath appointed the Ordinance of Preaching, that you may receive it by your ears; neither reading nor hearing will beget in your Souls such a knowledge of Christ love as will be productive of this knowledge which I call the knowledge of faith, but they Are both means, means within our own power, pns31 vhz vvn pn22 pn31 p-acp n1, cst pn22 vmb vvi po22 n2 p-acp pn31 p-acp vvg, pns31 vhz vvn dt n1 pp-f vvg, cst pn22 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp po22 n2; dx vvg ccx vvg vmb vvi p-acp po22 n2 d dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 c-acp vmb vbi j pp-f d n1 r-crq pns11 vvb dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp pns32 vbr d n2, vvz p-acp po12 d n1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 351 Page 186
2959 and with the use of which God useth to concur, and in the neglect of which, no•e can expect that the holy Spirit of God should work such a knowledge of the excellency of Christ and his loves, and with the use of which God uses to concur, and in the neglect of which, no•e can expect that the holy Spirit of God should work such a knowledge of the excellency of christ and his loves, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f r-crq np1 vvz pc-acp vvi, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f r-crq, av vmb vvi d dt j n1 pp-f np1 vmd vvi d dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 cc po31 n2, (20) sermon (DIV2) 351 Page 186
2960 as will be productive of these desires after them. as will be productive of these Desires After them. c-acp vmb vbi j pp-f d n2 p-acp pno32. (20) sermon (DIV2) 351 Page 186
2961 The Word of God is therefore called the Word of faith, not only because it containeth the substance of what we are to believe, The Word of God is Therefore called the Word of faith, not only Because it Containeth the substance of what we Are to believe, dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz av vvn dt n1 pp-f n1, xx av-j c-acp pn31 vvz dt n1 pp-f r-crq pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi, (20) sermon (DIV2) 351 Page 186
2962 but because it is that with the use of which God ordinarily concurreth in giving the Soul a power to believe, therefore the Apostle tells us, That faith cometh by hearing. but Because it is that with the use of which God ordinarily concurreth in giving the Soul a power to believe, Therefore the Apostle tells us, That faith comes by hearing. cc-acp c-acp pn31 vbz cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f r-crq np1 av-jn vvz p-acp vvg dt n1 dt n1 pc-acp vvi, av dt n1 vvz pno12, cst n1 vvz p-acp vvg. (20) sermon (DIV2) 351 Page 186
2963 If you would know Christ, and his loves, read, hear the Word of God, and that in a conscientious manner, If you would know christ, and his loves, read, hear the Word of God, and that in a conscientious manner, cs pn22 vmd vvi np1, cc po31 n2, vvb, vvb dt n1 pp-f np1, cc cst p-acp dt j n1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 351 Page 186
2964 but I have had occasion to speak of this under a former proposition. but I have had occasion to speak of this under a former proposition. cc-acp pns11 vhb vhn n1 pc-acp vvi pp-f d p-acp dt j n1. (20) sermon (DIV2) 351 Page 186
2965 2. The holy Sacrament is another means, at least for a further knowledge of Christ and his loves, I am not of their minds who think that the Lords Supper is a means for conveighing the first knowledge of faith, concerning Christ and his Loves, to the Soul; 2. The holy Sacrament is Another means, At least for a further knowledge of christ and his loves, I am not of their minds who think that the lords Supper is a means for conveying the First knowledge of faith, Concerning christ and his Loves, to the Soul; crd dt j n1 vbz j-jn n2, p-acp ds p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f np1 cc po31 n2, pns11 vbm xx pp-f po32 n2 r-crq vvb cst dt n2 n1 vbz dt n2 p-acp vvg dt ord n1 pp-f n1, vvg np1 cc po31 vvz, p-acp dt n1; (20) sermon (DIV2) 352 Page 187
2966 if it had, Christ doubtless would have given it in commission to his Apostles, not only to go and preach to, and Baptize all Nations, but also to Administer the Supper to them, which he did not if any will say, both Sacraments are intended, I shall not contend, if it had, christ doubtless would have given it in commission to his Apostles, not only to go and preach to, and Baptise all nations, but also to Administer the Supper to them, which he did not if any will say, both Sacraments Are intended, I shall not contend, cs pn31 vhd, np1 av-j vmd vhi vvn pn31 p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n2, xx av-j p-acp vvb cc vvb p-acp, cc vvb d n2, p-acp av p-acp vvb dt n1 p-acp pno32, r-crq pns31 vdd xx cs d vmb vvi, d n2 vbr vvn, pns11 vmb xx vvi, (20) sermon (DIV2) 352 Page 187
2967 but the Apostles practice expoundeth our Saviours precept, who baptized none till they believed, and made a profession of their true faith in Christ, the Sacrament is not a means for ignorant persons and unbelievers, to come to the first knowledge of Faith, but the Apostles practice expoundeth our Saviors precept, who baptised none till they believed, and made a profession of their true faith in christ, the Sacrament is not a means for ignorant Persons and unbelievers, to come to the First knowledge of Faith, cc-acp dt n2 n1 vvz po12 ng1 n1, r-crq j-vvn pi c-acp pns32 vvn, cc vvd dt n1 pp-f po32 j n1 p-acp np1, dt n1 vbz xx dt n2 p-acp j n2 cc n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f n1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 352 Page 187
2968 but an excellent means in order to the getting a further knowledge of Faith, that is a confirmation of their Faith in the love of Christ. but an excellent means in order to the getting a further knowledge of Faith, that is a confirmation of their Faith in the love of christ. cc-acp dt j n2 p-acp n1 p-acp dt vvg dt jc n1 pp-f n1, cst vbz dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (20) sermon (DIV2) 352 Page 187
2969 3. A third means is Prayer. He gives his holy Spirit in all the manifestations of it to those that ask him. 3. A third means is Prayer. He gives his holy Spirit in all the manifestations of it to those that ask him. crd dt ord n2 vbz n1. pns31 vvz po31 j n1 p-acp d dt n2 pp-f pn31 p-acp d cst vvb pno31. (20) sermon (DIV2) 353 Page 187
2970 4. The last I mentioned, was a reformed holy life and Conversation. 4. The last I mentioned, was a reformed holy life and Conversation. crd dt ord pns11 vvd, vbds dt vvn j n1 cc n1. (20) sermon (DIV2) 354 Page 187
2971 None know the loves of Christ more fully and effectually then those Souls, who walk with him most closely. None know the loves of christ more Fully and effectually then those Souls, who walk with him most closely. np1 vvb dt n2 pp-f np1 av-dc av-j cc av-j av d n2, r-crq vvb p-acp pno31 av-ds av-j. (20) sermon (DIV2) 354 Page 187
2972 You know the promise of Christs manifestation of himself, is to those that love him, You know the promise of Christ manifestation of himself, is to those that love him, pn22 vvb dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 pp-f px31, vbz pc-acp d cst vvb pno31, (20) sermon (DIV2) 354 Page 187
2975 I Am now come to the last proposition I observed from these words, which I told you might be either considered, As a Reason why she desired the tokens of Christs distinguishing loves, (a reason drawn from her knowledge and experience of the goodness, the transcendent goodness of them. I Am now come to the last proposition I observed from these words, which I told you might be either considered, As a Reason why she desired the tokens of Christ distinguishing loves, (a reason drawn from her knowledge and experience of the Goodness, the transcendent Goodness of them. pns11 vbm av vvn p-acp dt ord n1 pns11 vvd p-acp d n2, r-crq pns11 vvd pn22 vmd vbi av-d vvn, p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns31 vvd dt n2 pp-f npg1 j-vvg n2, (dt n1 vvn p-acp po31 n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, dt j n1 pp-f pno32. (21) sermon (DIV2) 355 Page 187
2976 In this notion I have already spoken to the proposition arising from them, Or, 2. As an argument of her petition by which she pleadeth with God, In this notion I have already spoken to the proposition arising from them, Or, 2. As an argument of her petition by which she pleads with God, p-acp d n1 pns11 vhb av vvn p-acp dt n1 vvg p-acp pno32, cc, crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp np1, (21) sermon (DIV2) 355 Page 187
2977 for the thing which she desired. An argument drawn from the value she set upon his love. From whence results this proposition. for the thing which she desired. an argument drawn from the valve she Set upon his love. From whence results this proposition. p-acp dt n1 r-crq pns31 vvd. dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pns31 vvd p-acp po31 n1. p-acp q-crq vvz d n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 355 Page 187
2978 Prop. 10. That our value, and estimate of the love of Christ above all other things is an excellent argument for a Soul to use with God for the obtaining of it. Prop. 10. That our valve, and estimate of the love of christ above all other things is an excellent argument for a Soul to use with God for the obtaining of it. np1 crd d po12 n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d j-jn n2 vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f pn31. (21) sermon (DIV2) 356 Page 188
2979 An argument is a mean brought either to prove a proposition, or to move the Affections. The Logicians bring arguments to prove the just connexion of Subjects, and Predicates in propositions. an argument is a mean brought either to prove a proposition, or to move the Affections. The Logicians bring Arguments to prove the just connexion of Subject's, and Predicates in propositions. dt n1 vbz dt j vvn av-d p-acp vvb dt n1, cc p-acp vvb dt n2. dt n2 vvb n2 pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f n2-jn, cc vvz p-acp n2. (21) sermon (DIV2) 357 Page 188
2980 The Orator useth them to move mens wills and affections, the business of the Soul with God in any prayer, is the business of an Orator; the Arguments he hath to use, are such as may move God to bestow the good things upon him which he desireth. The Orator uses them to move men's wills and affections, the business of the Soul with God in any prayer, is the business of an Orator; the Arguments he hath to use, Are such as may move God to bestow the good things upon him which he Desires. dt n1 vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi ng2 n2 cc n2, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1 p-acp d n1, vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1; dt n2 pns31 vhz p-acp n1, vbr d c-acp vmb vvi np1 pc-acp vvi dt j n2 p-acp pno31 r-crq pns31 vvz. (21) sermon (DIV2) 357 Page 188
2981 If you observe all the prayers of the Servants of God upon Sacred Record, you shall find them much to consist of Requests, If you observe all the Prayers of the Servants of God upon Sacred Record, you shall find them much to consist of Requests, cs pn22 vvb d dt n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp j n1, pn22 vmb vvi pno32 d pc-acp vvi pp-f n2, (21) sermon (DIV2) 357 Page 188
2982 or Petitions, and arguments backing, or inforcing those requests. These arguments you will observe drawn from several heads. or Petitions, and Arguments backing, or enforcing those requests. These Arguments you will observe drawn from several Heads. cc n2, cc n2 vvg, cc vvg d n2. np1 n2 pn22 vmb vvi vvn p-acp j n2. (21) sermon (DIV2) 357 Page 188
2983 Sometimes from the Nature of God. Sometimes from their relation unto him. Sometimes from the promises made in the case. Sometime from the Nature of God. Sometime from their Relation unto him. Sometime from the promises made in the case. av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. av p-acp po32 n1 p-acp pno31. av p-acp dt n2 vvn p-acp dt n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 357 Page 188
2984 Sometimes from the greatness of their misery. Sometimes from Gods Power and the freeness of his Grace. Sometime from the greatness of their misery. Sometime from God's Power and the freeness of his Grace. av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1. av p-acp npg1 n1 cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 357 Page 188
2985 Psal. 25. 7. According to thy mercy remember thou me for thy goodness sake O Lord. Psalm 25. 7. According to thy mercy Remember thou me for thy Goodness sake Oh Lord. np1 crd crd vvg p-acp po21 n1 vvb pns21 pno11 p-acp po21 n1 n1 uh n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 357 Page 188
2986 Sometimes from their faith, alliance to, and dependance upon God, Psal. 25. 2. O my God I trust in thee, let me not be ashamed. Sometime from their faith, alliance to, and dependence upon God, Psalm 25. 2. Oh my God I trust in thee, let me not be ashamed. av p-acp po32 n1, n1 p-acp, cc n1 p-acp np1, np1 crd crd uh po11 np1 pns11 vvb p-acp pno21, vvb pno11 xx vbi j. (21) sermon (DIV2) 357 Page 188
2987 So from various other heads, I say amongst others: So from various other Heads, I say among Others: av p-acp j j-jn n2, pns11 vvb p-acp n2-jn: (21) sermon (DIV2) 357 Page 188
2988 A Souls just prizing and valuing of the loves of Christ, is an excellent argument for a Soul to use to inforce a petition for them. A Souls just prizing and valuing of the loves of christ, is an excellent argument for a Soul to use to enforce a petition for them. dt n2 av vvg cc vvg pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp pno32. (21) sermon (DIV2) 357 Page 188
2989 2. The goodness or badness, the strength or weakness of an argument derives wholly from its subserviency to its end, its cogency, or no cogency. 2. The Goodness or badness, the strength or weakness of an argument derives wholly from its subserviency to its end, its cogency, or no cogency. crd dt n1 cc n1, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz av-jn p-acp po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, po31 n1, cc dx n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 358 Page 188
3006 what is the Argument he useth to enforce this Petition? How amiable are thy Tabernacles, O Lord of Hosts? V. 1. My Soul longeth, yea even fainteth for the Courts of the Lord; what is the Argument he uses to enforce this Petition? How amiable Are thy Tabernacles, Oh Lord of Hosts? V. 1. My Soul Longeth, yea even fainteth for the Courts of the Lord; q-crq vbz dt n1 pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi d vvi? c-crq j vbr po21 n2, uh n1 pp-f n2? np1 crd po11 n1 vvz, uh av vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1; (21) sermon (DIV2) 360 Page 189
2990 The End here aimed at is by prayer to obtain the loves of Christ, so as the goodness of the arguments to be used in this case depends upon the force they have with God to move him to grant the requests of our lips. The End Here aimed At is by prayer to obtain the loves of christ, so as the Goodness of the Arguments to be used in this case depends upon the force they have with God to move him to grant the requests of our lips. dt vvb av vvd p-acp vbz p-acp n1 p-acp vvb dt n2 pp-f np1, av c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pns32 vhb p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f po12 n2. (21) sermon (DIV2) 358 Page 188
2991 3. Persuasive arguments have their force either upon a natural account, and that is mostly from the infirmity of our Natures, which renders them subject to be affected with fine words, passionate expressions; 3. Persuasive Arguments have their force either upon a natural account, and that is mostly from the infirmity of our Nature's, which renders them Subject to be affected with fine words, passionate expressions; crd j n2 vhb po32 n1 av-d p-acp dt j n1, cc d vbz j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, r-crq vvz pno32 vvi pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp j n2, j n2; (21) sermon (DIV2) 359 Page 188
2992 we must not imagine that God can be moved with any such thing, and therefore fine phrases in prayer are very insignificant things: we must not imagine that God can be moved with any such thing, and Therefore fine phrases in prayer Are very insignificant things: pns12 vmb xx vvi cst np1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d d n1, cc av j n2 p-acp n1 vbr av j n2: (21) sermon (DIV2) 359 Page 188
2993 Or else upon a moral and rational account. As now amongst men, if one can come to another, requesting a favour from him, Or Else upon a moral and rational account. As now among men, if one can come to Another, requesting a favour from him, cc av p-acp dt j cc j n1. c-acp av p-acp n2, cs pi vmb vvi p-acp j-jn, vvg dt n1 p-acp pno31, (21) sermon (DIV2) 359 Page 188
2994 and say, Sir, you promised it me, there is a force in this argument, upon a moral and rational account, such an argument is this, in this case. and say, Sir, you promised it me, there is a force in this argument, upon a moral and rational account, such an argument is this, in this case. cc vvi, n1, pn22 vvd pn31 pno11, a-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp d n1, p-acp dt j cc j n1, d dt n1 vbz d, p-acp d n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 359 Page 188
2995 If a Soul can go to God pleading for the manifestations of his love unto it, If a Soul can go to God pleading for the manifestations of his love unto it, cs dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp np1 vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pn31, (21) sermon (DIV2) 359 Page 189
2996 and truly tell him, that it valueth his love and favour above all created comforts, and truly tell him, that it valueth his love and favour above all created comforts, cc av-j vvi pno31, cst pn31 vvz po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp d j-vvn n2, (21) sermon (DIV2) 359 Page 189
2997 tho the bare naming of this, and delivering it in fine, significant words will do nothing with God in order to the obtaining of it, though the bore naming of this, and delivering it in fine, significant words will do nothing with God in order to the obtaining of it, cs dt j n-vvg pp-f d, cc vvg pn31 p-acp j, j n2 vmb vdi pix p-acp np1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f pn31, (21) sermon (DIV2) 359 Page 189
2998 nay though this affection and temper of our Souls, can merit no influence of grace from God, nay though this affection and temper of our Souls, can merit no influence of grace from God, uh-x cs d n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n2, vmb vvi dx n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1, (21) sermon (DIV2) 359 Page 189
2999 yet considering the persections of the Divine Nature, and the obligations which God hath laid upon himself. yet considering the persecutions of the Divine Nature, and the obligations which God hath laid upon himself. av vvg dt n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1, cc dt n2 r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp px31. (21) sermon (DIV2) 359 Page 189
3000 It will have a great moral vertue, and efficacy, and be of great force with him for the obtaining the influences of Divine Grace, It will have a great moral virtue, and efficacy, and be of great force with him for the obtaining the influences of Divine Grace, pn31 vmb vhi dt j j n1, cc n1, cc vbi pp-f j n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp dt vvg dt n2 pp-f j-jn n1, (21) sermon (DIV2) 359 Page 189
3001 and the communications of his love. and the communications of his love. cc dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 359 Page 189
3002 Hence I shall desire you in the first place, to observe what frequent use the People of God have made of it in their applications to the Throne of Grace. Hence I shall desire you in the First place, to observe what frequent use the People of God have made of it in their applications to the Throne of Grace. av pns11 vmb vvi pn22 p-acp dt ord n1, pc-acp vvi r-crq j n1 dt n1 pp-f np1 vhb vvn pp-f pn31 p-acp po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 360 Page 189
3003 David especially, Psal. 42. 1, 2, 3. As the Hart panteth after the water-brooks, so panteth my Soul after thee O God; David especially, Psalm 42. 1, 2, 3. As the Heart pants After the Water brooks, so pants my Soul After thee Oh God; np1 av-j, np1 crd crd, crd, crd p-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n2, av vvz po11 n1 p-acp pno21 uh np1; (21) sermon (DIV2) 360 Page 189
3004 my Soul thirsteth for God, the Living God, when shall I come and appear before thee, O God? His Request there lies in the last words, That he might come and appear before God, the Argument he useth is from the value he had for such a mercy, so as the Hart did not more pant after the water-brooks. The same Argument he useth, my Soul Thirsteth for God, the Living God, when shall I come and appear before thee, Oh God? His Request there lies in the last words, That he might come and appear before God, the Argument he uses is from the valve he had for such a mercy, so as the Heart did not more pant After the Water brooks. The same Argument he uses, po11 n1 vvz p-acp np1, dt j-vvg np1, c-crq vmb pns11 vvi cc vvi p-acp pno21, uh np1? po31 n1 a-acp vvz p-acp dt ord n2, cst pns31 vmd vvi cc vvi p-acp np1, dt n1 pns31 vvz vbz p-acp dt n1 pns31 vhd p-acp d dt n1, av p-acp dt n1 vdd xx av-dc vvi p-acp dt n2. dt d n1 pns31 vvz, (21) sermon (DIV2) 360 Page 189
3005 and much in the same case, Psal. 84. 1, 2. The great Petition of that Psalm was for a liberty again to enjoy God in his Ordinances; and much in the same case, Psalm 84. 1, 2. The great Petition of that Psalm was for a liberty again to enjoy God in his Ordinances; cc d p-acp dt d n1, np1 crd crd, crd dt j vvb pp-f d n1 vbds p-acp dt n1 av pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp po31 n2; (21) sermon (DIV2) 360 Page 189
3007 my heart and my flesh cryeth out for the Living God. my heart and my Flesh Cries out for the Living God. po11 n1 cc po11 n1 vvz av p-acp dt j-vvg np1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 360 Page 189
3050 To whom is this Promise made? To him that hungers and thirsteth after Righteousness. To whom is this Promise made? To him that hunger's and Thirsteth After Righteousness. p-acp ro-crq vbz d n1 vvn? p-acp pno31 d n2 cc vvz p-acp n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 362 Page 191
3008 So he goes on in a variety of Phrases, all expressing but his great value and estimate of such a mercy, to that degree that he preferreth the condition of a poor Sparrow, So he Goes on in a variety of Phrases, all expressing but his great valve and estimate of such a mercy, to that degree that he preferreth the condition of a poor Sparrow, av pns31 vvz a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, d vvg p-acp po31 j n1 cc n1 pp-f d dt n1, p-acp d n1 cst pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, (21) sermon (DIV2) 360 Page 189
3009 or Swallow to his own in the want of it. or Swallow to his own in the want of it. cc vvi p-acp po31 d p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. (21) sermon (DIV2) 360 Page 189
3010 You have him using the same Argument again, Psal 63. 1, 2, 3. O God thou art my God, early will I seek thee; You have him using the same Argument again, Psalm 63. 1, 2, 3. Oh God thou art my God, early will I seek thee; pn22 vhb pno31 vvg dt d n1 av, np1 crd crd, crd, crd uh np1 pns21 vb2r po11 np1, av-j vmb pns11 vvi pno21; (21) sermon (DIV2) 360 Page 189
3011 my Soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee, in a dry and thirsty Land, where no water is. my Soul Thirsteth for thee, my Flesh Longeth for thee, in a dry and thirsty Land, where no water is. po11 n1 vvz p-acp pno21, po11 n1 vvz p-acp pno21, p-acp dt j cc j n1, c-crq dx n1 vbz. (21) sermon (DIV2) 360 Page 189
3012 To see thy Power, and thy Glory, as I have seen Thee in the Sanctuary. Because thy loving kindness is better than life. To see thy Power, and thy Glory, as I have seen Thee in the Sanctuary. Because thy loving kindness is better than life. p-acp vvi po21 n1, cc po21 n1, c-acp pns11 vhb vvn pno21 p-acp dt n1. p-acp po21 j-vvg n1 vbz jc cs n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 360 Page 189
3013 The Petition is much the same, and the Argument the same. I might instance in many other places of the Psalms, but this is sufficient: The Petition is much the same, and the Argument the same. I might instance in many other places of the Psalms, but this is sufficient: dt vvb vbz d dt d, cc dt n1 dt d. pns11 vmd n1 p-acp d j-jn n2 pp-f dt n2, p-acp d vbz j: (21) sermon (DIV2) 360 Page 189
3014 And certainly this were enough, if no more could be said to justifie this Proposition. And Certainly this were enough, if no more could be said to justify this Proposition. cc av-j d vbdr d, cs dx av-dc vmd vbi vvn pc-acp vvi d n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 360 Page 189
3015 That Argument which the man according to God's own heart used, and so often used, is certainly a good Argument, That Argument which the man according to God's own heart used, and so often used, is Certainly a good Argument, cst n1 r-crq dt n1 vvg p-acp npg1 d n1 vvd, cc av av vvn, vbz av-j dt j n1, (21) sermon (DIV2) 360 Page 189
3016 and of due force and efficacy; but this was an Argument he often made use of. and of due force and efficacy; but this was an Argument he often made use of. cc pp-f j-jn n1 cc n1; cc-acp d vbds dt n1 pns31 av vvd n1 pp-f. (21) sermon (DIV2) 360 Page 189
3017 But I shall further shew you the value of this Argument from Reason. But I shall further show you the valve of this Argument from Reason. p-acp pns11 vmb av-jc vvi pn22 dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 360 Page 189
3018 First, This Argument speaketh Christ in the Soul. What the Apostle saith in another case, No man calleth Jesus Christ Lord but from the Spirit, may be applied in this. First, This Argument speaks christ in the Soul. What the Apostle Says in Another case, No man calls jesus christ Lord but from the Spirit, may be applied in this. np1, d n1 vvz np1 p-acp dt n1 q-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp j-jn n1, dx n1 vvz np1 np1 n1 cc-acp p-acp dt n1, vmb vbi vvn p-acp d. (21) sermon (DIV2) 361 Page 190
3019 No man can truly say that he prizeth the Loves of Christ above Wine, above all created comforts whatsoever, but from the Spirit; No man can truly say that he prizeth the Loves of christ above Wine, above all created comforts whatsoever, but from the Spirit; dx n1 vmb av-j vvi cst pns31 vvz dt ng1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1, p-acp d j-vvn n2 r-crq, cc-acp p-acp dt n1; (21) sermon (DIV2) 361 Page 190
3020 none but the true Christian, the truly spiritual man, sets any considerable value upon Christ's Loves. none but the true Christian, the truly spiritual man, sets any considerable valve upon Christ's Loves. pix cc-acp dt j njp, dt av-j j n1, vvz d j n1 p-acp npg1 vvz. (21) sermon (DIV2) 361 Page 190
3021 To you that believe (saith the Apostle) he is precious. Now what Joseph said to his Brethren of Benjamin: Bring your Brother Benjamin, or see my face no more. To you that believe (Says the Apostle) he is precious. Now what Joseph said to his Brothers of Benjamin: Bring your Brother Benjamin, or see my face no more. p-acp pn22 cst vvb (vvz dt n1) pns31 vbz j. av q-crq np1 vvd p-acp po31 n2 pp-f np1: vvb po22 n1 np1, cc vvb po11 n1 av-dx av-dc. (21) sermon (DIV2) 361 Page 190
3022 God hath said to every one of us, Bring Christ with you, or see not my face. God hath said to every one of us, Bring christ with you, or see not my face. np1 vhz vvn p-acp d crd pp-f pno12, vvb np1 p-acp pn22, cc vvb xx po11 n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 361 Page 190
3023 We are all transgressors from the womb, and God heareth not sinners for their own sakes, but for Christ's sake; We Are all transgressors from the womb, and God hears not Sinners for their own sakes, but for Christ's sake; pns12 vbr d n2 p-acp dt n1, cc np1 vvz xx n2 p-acp po32 d n2, cc-acp p-acp npg1 n1; (21) sermon (DIV2) 361 Page 190
3024 therefore we are commanded to ask in Christ's Name. Therefore we Are commanded to ask in Christ's Name. av pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp npg1 n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 361 Page 190
3025 God indeed as our Father by Creation may hear us crying for temporal good things in the day of our wants; God indeed as our Father by Creation may hear us crying for temporal good things in the day of our Wants; np1 av p-acp po12 n1 p-acp n1 vmb vvi pno12 vvg p-acp j j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2; (21) sermon (DIV2) 361 Page 190
3026 so he heareth the young Ravens when they cry for food to him. But we are blessed with Spiritual Blessings in Christ, and upon the account of Christ; so he hears the young Ravens when they cry for food to him. But we Are blessed with Spiritual Blessings in christ, and upon the account of christ; av pns31 vvz dt j n2 c-crq pns32 vvb p-acp n1 p-acp pno31. cc-acp pns12 vbr vvn p-acp j ng2 p-acp np1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (21) sermon (DIV2) 361 Page 190
3027 he giveth the first grace upon the account of Christ's Intercession pleading for the Application of the purchased Redemption. he gives the First grace upon the account of Christ's Intercession pleading for the Application of the purchased Redemption. pns31 vvz dt ord n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 361 Page 190
3047 It is not easie to fill the covetous man with Wealth; It is not easy to fill the covetous man with Wealth; pn31 vbz xx j pc-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp n1; (21) sermon (DIV2) 362 Page 191
3028 He giveth further grace upon the account of Christ 's Intercession for us, and the Spirit's Intercession for us: For we know not what to pray for as we ought, He gives further grace upon the account of christ is Intercession for us, and the Spirit's Intercession for us: For we know not what to pray for as we ought, pns31 vvz jc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz n1 p-acp pno12, cc dt n1|vbz n1 p-acp pno12: c-acp pns12 vvb xx r-crq pc-acp vvi c-acp c-acp pns12 vmd, (21) sermon (DIV2) 361 Page 190
3029 but the Spirit it self maketh Intercession for us, with groanings which cannot be uttered; but the Spirit it self makes Intercession for us, with groanings which cannot be uttered; cc-acp dt n1 pn31 n1 vvz n1 p-acp pno12, p-acp n2-vvg r-crq vmbx vbi vvn; (21) sermon (DIV2) 361 Page 190
3030 and he that searcheth the heart knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh Intercession for the Saints according to the Will of God, Rom. 8. 26, 27. Now a due estimate and value of the Love of Christ in a Soul, is an Indication of the Spirit of Christ dwelling in the Soul; and he that Searches the heart Knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, Because he makes Intercession for the Saints according to the Will of God, Rom. 8. 26, 27. Now a due estimate and valve of the Love of christ in a Soul, is an Indication of the Spirit of christ Dwelling in the Soul; cc pns31 cst vvz dt n1 vvz r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp pns31 vvz n1 p-acp dt n2 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd crd, crd av dt j-jn n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp dt n1; (21) sermon (DIV2) 361 Page 190
3031 hence it must needs be an Argument of force with God; hence it must needs be an Argument of force with God; av pn31 vmb av vbi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1; (21) sermon (DIV2) 361 Page 190
3032 for he that searcheth the heart, knoweth the mind of the Spirit, making Intercession for the Saints, according to the will of God. for he that Searches the heart, Knoweth the mind of the Spirit, making Intercession for the Saints, according to the will of God. p-acp pns31 cst vvz dt n1, vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvg n1 p-acp dt n2, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 361 Page 190
3033 Secondly, The force of this Argument lies here, in that it layeth hold upon many Promises. Secondly, The force of this Argument lies Here, in that it Layeth hold upon many Promises. ord, dt n1 pp-f d n1 vvz av, p-acp cst pn31 vvz n1 p-acp d vvz. (21) sermon (DIV2) 362 Page 190
3034 The Promises are but as so many Bonds in which God hath made himself a Debtor to his Creatures. The Promises Are but as so many Bonds in which God hath made himself a Debtor to his Creatures. dt vvz vbr p-acp c-acp av d n2 p-acp r-crq np1 vhz vvn px31 dt n1 p-acp po31 n2. (21) sermon (DIV2) 362 Page 190
3035 All Promises oblige the truth and faithfulness of those persons that make them: God being the true and faithful One, cannot lye; All Promises oblige the truth and faithfulness of those Persons that make them: God being the true and faithful One, cannot lie; av-d vvz vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n2 cst vvb pno32: np1 vbg dt j cc j pi, vmbx vvi; (21) sermon (DIV2) 362 Page 190
3036 He is faithful that hath promised (saith the Apostle;) so that if it be a sufficient Argument to use with a man to obtain any thing we would have, to tell him, He hath promised it, it holdeth towards God more strongly, He is faithful that hath promised (Says the Apostle;) so that if it be a sufficient Argument to use with a man to obtain any thing we would have, to tell him, He hath promised it, it holds towards God more strongly, pns31 vbz j cst vhz vvn (vvz dt n1;) av cst cs pn31 vbb dt j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi d n1 pns12 vmd vhi, pc-acp vvi pno31, pns31 vhz vvn pn31, pn31 vvz p-acp np1 av-dc av-j, (21) sermon (DIV2) 362 Page 190
3037 as his truth and faithfulness is much more certain and infallible than any Creature is. as his truth and faithfulness is much more certain and infallible than any Creature is. c-acp po31 n1 cc n1 vbz d dc j cc j cs d n1 vbz. (21) sermon (DIV2) 362 Page 190
3038 Besides that, it is a further advantage when Promises are made upon a due and just consideration; Beside that, it is a further advantage when Promises Are made upon a due and just consideration; p-acp d, pn31 vbz dt jc n1 c-crq vvz vbr vvn p-acp dt j-jn cc j n1; (21) sermon (DIV2) 362 Page 190
3039 for these is not only the truth, but the justice also of the person promising is concerned to the fulfilling of them. for these is not only the truth, but the Justice also of the person promising is concerned to the fulfilling of them. p-acp d vbz xx av-j dt n1, cc-acp dt n1 av pp-f dt n1 vvg vbz vvn p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f pno32. (21) sermon (DIV2) 362 Page 191
3040 Hence in Scripture you shall ordinarily find the Servants of God pleading the Word, the Covenant of God, spoken to, Hence in Scripture you shall ordinarily find the Servants of God pleading the Word, the Covenant of God, spoken to, av p-acp n1 pn22 vmb av-j vvi dt n2 pp-f np1 vvg dt n1, dt n1 pp-f np1, vvn p-acp, (21) sermon (DIV2) 362 Page 191
3041 and made with them, Psal. 119. 49. Remember thy Word unto thy Servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope; and made with them, Psalm 119. 49. remember thy Word unto thy Servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope; cc vvd p-acp pno32, np1 crd crd vvb po21 n1 p-acp po21 n1, p-acp r-crq pns21 vh2 vvn pno11 pc-acp vvi; (21) sermon (DIV2) 362 Page 191
3042 and in many other Texts of Scripture. and in many other Texts of Scripture. cc p-acp d j-jn n2 pp-f n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 362 Page 191
3043 I say, when a Soul can go to God, and say in truth, that he valueth his love and favour above Wine, above Life, above all created comforts, this Argument layeth hold upon several Promises of God. I say, when a Soul can go to God, and say in truth, that he valueth his love and favour above Wine, above Life, above all created comforts, this Argument Layeth hold upon several Promises of God. pns11 vvb, c-crq dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp np1, cc vvb p-acp n1, cst pns31 vvz po31 vvi cc n1 p-acp n1, p-acp n1, p-acp d j-vvn n2, d n1 vvz n1 p-acp j vvz pp-f np1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 362 Page 191
3044 I will a little enlarge upon this: •. I will a little enlarge upon this: •. pns11 vmb dt j vvi p-acp d: •. (21) sermon (DIV2) 362 Page 191
3045 It layeth hold upon a Promise of filling and satisfaction, Matth. 5. 6. Blessed are they who hunger and thirst after Righteousness, for they shall be filled. It Layeth hold upon a Promise of filling and satisfaction, Matthew 5. 6. Blessed Are they who hunger and thirst After Righteousness, for they shall be filled. pn31 vvz n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg cc n1, np1 crd crd vvn vbr pns32 r-crq n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, c-acp pns32 vmb vbi vvn. (21) sermon (DIV2) 362 Page 191
3046 It is a mighty large and comprehensive Promise. To fill a Soul with the influences of Divine Love, is a very great thing. It is a mighty large and comprehensive Promise. To fill a Soul with the influences of Divine Love, is a very great thing. pn31 vbz dt j j cc j n1. p-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f j-jn n1, vbz dt av j n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 362 Page 191
3051 Righteousness is Grace, whether you take it for the Righteousness of Justification, the Righteousness of Christ, in which every Soul must stand righteous before God: Righteousness is Grace, whither you take it for the Righteousness of Justification, the Righteousness of christ, in which every Soul must stand righteous before God: n1 vbz n1, cs pn22 vvb pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp r-crq d n1 vmb vvi j p-acp np1: (21) sermon (DIV2) 362 Page 191
3052 Or the Righteousness of Sanctification, habits and acts of Holiness wrought in us, and done by us, they are both from Grace, from the free Love of God shining upon our Souls. Or the Righteousness of Sanctification, habits and acts of Holiness wrought in us, and done by us, they Are both from Grace, from the free Love of God shining upon our Souls. cc dt n1 pp-f n1, n2 cc n2 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp pno12, cc vdn p-acp pno12, pns32 vbr av-d p-acp n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp po12 n2. (21) sermon (DIV2) 362 Page 191
3053 He that hungers and thirsts after it, is he that intensely desires it. Hunger and thirst are natural passions arising in us from our want of due aliment; nature inforcing in us a sense of that want, (and of all other) they are the most vehement. He that hunger's and thirsts After it, is he that intensely Desires it. Hunger and thirst Are natural passion arising in us from our want of due aliment; nature enforcing in us a sense of that want, (and of all other) they Are the most vehement. pns31 cst n2 cc vvz p-acp pn31, vbz pns31 cst av-j vvz pn31. n1 cc vvb vbr j n2 vvg p-acp pno12 p-acp po12 n1 pp-f j-jn n1; n1 vvg p-acp pno12 dt n1 pp-f d n1, (cc pp-f d n-jn) pns32 vbr dt av-ds j. (21) sermon (DIV2) 362 Page 191
3054 Thence our English Proverb, Hunger will break through stone walls; Thence our English Proverb, Hunger will break through stone walls; np1 po12 jp n1, n1 vmb vvi p-acp n1 n2; (21) sermon (DIV2) 362 Page 191
3055 and experience tells us, to what hard things these passions have brought people, not only to eat Carrion, and experience tells us, to what hard things these passion have brought people, not only to eat Carrion, cc n1 vvz pno12, p-acp r-crq j n2 d n2 vhb vvn n1, xx av-j pc-acp vvi n1, (21) sermon (DIV2) 362 Page 191
3056 but to kill and eat their own Children; yea the flesh of their own Arms; but to kill and eat their own Children; yea the Flesh of their own Arms; cc-acp pc-acp vvi cc vvi po32 d n2; uh dt n1 pp-f po32 d n2; (21) sermon (DIV2) 362 Page 191
3057 so as hungring and thirsting after Righteousness, importeth vehement desires after Grace, which desires testifie the Soul's estimate of it, and value for it; so as hungering and thirsting After Righteousness, imports vehement Desires After Grace, which Desires testify the Soul's estimate of it, and valve for it; av c-acp j-vvg cc vvg p-acp n1, vvz j n2 p-acp vvb, r-crq vvz vvi dt ng1 n1 pp-f pn31, cc n1 p-acp pn31; (21) sermon (DIV2) 362 Page 191
3058 and to those who thus hunger and thirst the Promise is made, that they shall be filled. and to those who thus hunger and thirst the Promise is made, that they shall be filled. cc p-acp d r-crq av n1 cc n1 dt n1 vbz vvn, cst pns32 vmb vbi vvn. (21) sermon (DIV2) 362 Page 191
3059 Again, such a Soul hath a right to those Promises of all Grace propounded in the most large and comprehensive terms, and general phrases; Again, such a Soul hath a right to those Promises of all Grace propounded in the most large and comprehensive terms, and general phrases; av, d dt n1 vhz dt j-jn p-acp d vvz pp-f d n1 vvn p-acp dt av-ds j cc j n2, cc j n2; (21) sermon (DIV2) 363 Page 191
3060 as where God promiseth a new heart, the water of life, his coming unto Souls, dwelling in them, abiding with them. as where God promises a new heart, the water of life, his coming unto Souls, Dwelling in them, abiding with them. c-acp c-crq np1 vvz dt j n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, po31 vvg p-acp n2, vvg p-acp pno32, vvg p-acp pno32. (21) sermon (DIV2) 363 Page 191
3061 The Soul that can go to God; The Soul that can go to God; dt n1 cst vmb vvi p-acp np1; (21) sermon (DIV2) 363 Page 191
3062 and truly say,, that he prizeth the Loves of Christ above all things, layeth hold of all these Promises of which the holy Scriptures are full, Isa. 55. 1, 2. Ho every one that thirsteth, come you to the waters, and truly say,, that he prizeth the Loves of christ above all things, Layeth hold of all these Promises of which the holy Scriptures Are full, Isaiah 55. 1, 2. Ho every one that Thirsteth, come you to the waters, cc av-j vvb,, d pns31 vvz dt vvz pp-f np1 p-acp d n2, vvz n1 pp-f d d vvz pp-f r-crq dt j n2 vbr j, np1 crd crd, crd uh d crd cst vvz, vvb pn22 p-acp dt n2, (21) sermon (DIV2) 363 Page 192
3063 and buy, without money, and without price, buy wine and milk. and buy, without money, and without price, buy wine and milk. cc vvi, p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1, vvb n1 cc n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 363 Page 192
3064 So Rev. 22. 17. Let him that is athirst come, and whosoever will, let him drink of the water of life freely. So Rev. 22. 17. Let him that is athirst come, and whosoever will, let him drink of the water of life freely. av n1 crd crd vvb pno31 cst vbz j vvn, cc r-crq vmb, vvb pno31 vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 av-j. (21) sermon (DIV2) 363 Page 192
3065 Joh. 14. 23. If any man love me, he will keep my words, and my Father will love him, John 14. 23. If any man love me, he will keep my words, and my Father will love him, np1 crd crd cs d n1 vvb pno11, pns31 vmb vvi po11 n2, cc po11 n1 vmb vvi pno31, (21) sermon (DIV2) 363 Page 192
3066 and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him. and we will come unto him, and make our Abided with him. cc pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno31, cc vvb po12 n1 p-acp pno31. (21) sermon (DIV2) 363 Page 192
3067 So v. 21. He that loveth me, shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, So v. 21. He that loves me, shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, av n1 crd pns31 cst vvz pno11, vmb vbi vvn pp-f po11 n1, cc pns11 vmb vvi pno31, (21) sermon (DIV2) 363 Page 192
3068 and manifest my self to him. and manifest my self to him. cc vvi po11 n1 p-acp pno31. (21) sermon (DIV2) 363 Page 192
3069 These now, and such like, are general Promises comprehensive of all the Love of Christ to the Soul, in the various manifestations of it, according to the Soul's diversified necessities, with respect to its several circumstances. These now, and such like, Are general Promises comprehensive of all the Love of christ to the Soul, in the various manifestations of it, according to the Soul's diversified necessities, with respect to its several Circumstances. d av, cc d av-j, vbr j vvz j pp-f d dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt j n2 pp-f pn31, vvg p-acp dt n1|vbz vvd n2, p-acp n1 p-acp po31 j n2. (21) sermon (DIV2) 363 Page 192
3106 than the greatest and proudest Sinner in the world hath. than the greatest and proudest Sinner in the world hath. cs dt js cc js n1 p-acp dt n1 vhz. (21) sermon (DIV2) 366 Page 194
3070 Now observe to whom these Promises are made, to those that love Christ, and in evidence of that love, hunger and thirst after him, to them the Promises are made, 1. That the Father will love that man or woman. 2. That both Christ, Now observe to whom these Promises Are made, to those that love christ, and in evidence of that love, hunger and thirst After him, to them the Promises Are made, 1. That the Father will love that man or woman. 2. That both christ, av vvb p-acp ro-crq d vvz vbr vvn, p-acp d cst n1 np1, cc p-acp n1 pp-f d n1, n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31, p-acp pno32 dt vvz vbr vvn, crd cst dt n1 vmb vvi d n1 cc n1. crd cst d np1, (21) sermon (DIV2) 363 Page 192
3071 and his Father, will come unto him. 3. That they will manifest themselves unto them; that they will dwell, and make their abode with them. and his Father, will come unto him. 3. That they will manifest themselves unto them; that they will dwell, and make their Abided with them. cc po31 n1, vmb vvi p-acp pno31. crd cst pns32 vmb vvi px32 p-acp pno32; cst pns32 vmb vvi, cc vvi po32 n1 p-acp pno32. (21) sermon (DIV2) 363 Page 192
3072 That they shall have Wine and Milk without money and price. Now I appeal to any ordinary capacity, what evidence of Love any Soul can give greater, That they shall have Wine and Milk without money and price. Now I appeal to any ordinary capacity, what evidence of Love any Soul can give greater, cst pns32 vmb vhi n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 cc n1. av pns11 vvb p-acp d j n1, r-crq n1 pp-f vvb d n1 vmb vvi jc, (21) sermon (DIV2) 363 Page 192
3073 than the valuing of his Loves above all other things. than the valuing of his Loves above all other things. cs dt vvg pp-f po31 vvz p-acp d j-jn n2. (21) sermon (DIV2) 363 Page 192
3074 So that, where this can be said in truth to God, God is challenged upon a multitude of Promises, So that, where this can be said in truth to God, God is challenged upon a multitude of Promises, av cst, c-crq d vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1 p-acp np1, np1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvz, (21) sermon (DIV2) 363 Page 192
3075 even so many as are made, to the Love of God, and Christ, and to the Soul's hungrings and thirstings after him. even so many as Are made, to the Love of God, and christ, and to the Soul's hungerings and thirstings After him. av av av-d c-acp vbr vvn, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc np1, cc p-acp dt ng1 n2-vvg cc n2-vvg p-acp pno31. (21) sermon (DIV2) 363 Page 192
3076 Nay, there is yet another sort of Promises, which such a Soul challengeth, viz. all those Promises of a further supply and increase of Grace to those that have the Seed of Grace: As Matth. 13. 12. To him that hath shall be given, Nay, there is yet Another sort of Promises, which such a Soul Challengeth, viz. all those Promises of a further supply and increase of Grace to those that have the Seed of Grace: As Matthew 13. 12. To him that hath shall be given, uh-x, pc-acp vbz av j-jn n1 pp-f vvz, r-crq d dt n1 vvz, n1 d d vvz pp-f dt jc n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d cst vhb dt n1 pp-f n1: p-acp np1 crd crd p-acp pno31 cst vhz vmb vbi vvn, (21) sermon (DIV2) 363 Page 192
3077 and he shall have in more abundance. I might add many more of like nature; and he shall have in more abundance. I might add many more of like nature; cc pns31 vmb vhi p-acp dc n1. pns11 vmd vvi d dc pp-f j n1; (21) sermon (DIV2) 363 Page 192
3078 but there is hardly any of you but know how to furnish your selves with them. but there is hardly any of you but know how to furnish your selves with them. cc-acp pc-acp vbz av d pp-f pn22 cc-acp vvb c-crq pc-acp vvi po22 n2 p-acp pno32. (21) sermon (DIV2) 363 Page 192
3079 Now where the Soul can challenge God upon a Promise, and lay claim to the mercy which it asketh, from an obligation which God by his Word hath laid upon himself, to give it: Now where the Soul can challenge God upon a Promise, and lay claim to the mercy which it asks, from an obligation which God by his Word hath laid upon himself, to give it: av c-crq dt n1 vmb vvi np1 p-acp dt n1, cc vvd n1 p-acp dt n1 r-crq pn31 vvz, p-acp dt n1 r-crq np1 p-acp po31 n1 vhz vvn p-acp px31, pc-acp vvi pn31: (21) sermon (DIV2) 363 Page 192
3080 This is a great Argument, for it toucheth God upon the account of his Truth and Faithfulness. This is a great Argument, for it touches God upon the account of his Truth and Faithfulness. d vbz dt j n1, c-acp pn31 vvz np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 363 Page 192
3081 3. Further yet this argument toucheth God as he is a tender Father. God (you know) to let us know his heart to his poor Creatures, amongst other names of relation hath taken to him that of a Father, to let us know there is in his gracious nature something analogous or proportionable to the heart and bowels of Earthly Parents to their Children, 3. Further yet this argument touches God as he is a tender Father. God (you know) to let us know his heart to his poor Creatures, among other names of Relation hath taken to him that of a Father, to let us know there is in his gracious nature something analogous or proportionable to the heart and bowels of Earthly Parents to their Children, crd av-jc av d n1 vvz np1 c-acp pns31 vbz dt j n1. np1 (pn22 vvb) pc-acp vvi pno12 vvi po31 n1 p-acp po31 j n2, p-acp j-jn n2 pp-f n1 vhz vvn p-acp pno31 d pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vvi pno12 vvi pc-acp vbz p-acp po31 j n1 pi j cc j p-acp dt n1 cc n2 pp-f j n2 p-acp po32 n2, (21) sermon (DIV2) 364 Page 192
3082 and accordingly our Saviour argues, that if any of our Children ask of us bread, we will not give them a Stone, and accordingly our Saviour argues, that if any of our Children ask of us bred, we will not give them a Stone, cc av-vvg po12 n1 vvz, cst cs d pp-f po12 n2 vvi pp-f pno12 n1, pns12 vmb xx vvi pno32 dt n1, (21) sermon (DIV2) 364 Page 193
3083 nor a Scorpion instead of Fish, and thence concludeth, that if we being evil know how to give good things to our Children, much more will our Heavenly Father give good things to them that ask him. nor a Scorpion instead of Fish, and thence Concludeth, that if we being evil know how to give good things to our Children, much more will our Heavenly Father give good things to them that ask him. ccx dt n1 av pp-f n1, cc av vvz, cst cs pns12 vbg j-jn vvb c-crq pc-acp vvi j n2 p-acp po12 n2, av-d av-dc vmb po12 j n1 vvb j n2 p-acp pno32 cst vvb pno31. (21) sermon (DIV2) 364 Page 193
3084 You, many of you know the heart of a Father. You, many of you know the heart of a Father. pn22, d pp-f pn22 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 364 Page 193
3085 To which of you would it not be a great argument, to draw you out to any acts by which you could manifest your loves to a Child, To which of you would it not be a great argument, to draw you out to any acts by which you could manifest your loves to a Child, p-acp r-crq pp-f pn22 vmd pn31 xx vbi dt j n1, pc-acp vvi pn22 av p-acp d n2 p-acp r-crq pn22 vmd vvi po22 n2 p-acp dt n1, (21) sermon (DIV2) 364 Page 193
16583 because of that purity, and holiness which cleaveth to them. Because of that purity, and holiness which cleaveth to them. c-acp pp-f d n1, cc n1 r-crq vvz p-acp pno32. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2117 Page 904
3086 for your Child to come, and beg your love to it, telling you, that it valueth your love above all things in the world, that it had rather have your love, your heart towards it, for your Child to come, and beg your love to it, telling you, that it valueth your love above all things in the world, that it had rather have your love, your heart towards it, p-acp po22 n1 pc-acp vvi, cc vvb po22 n1 p-acp pn31, vvg pn22, cst pn31 vvz po22 n1 p-acp d n2 p-acp dt n1, cst pn31 vhd av-c vhb po22 n1, po22 n1 p-acp pn31, (21) sermon (DIV2) 364 Page 193
3087 than have all the estate you can give it? Shall there not be something in the heart of God proportionated to this affection in your hearts? Is it possible that a Child of God, should come to God, than have all the estate you can give it? Shall there not be something in the heart of God proportionated to this affection in your hearts? Is it possible that a Child of God, should come to God, cs vhb d dt n1 pn22 vmb vvi pn31? vmb pc-acp xx vbi pi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 j-vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp po22 n2? vbz pn31 j cst dt n1 pp-f np1, vmd vvi p-acp np1, (21) sermon (DIV2) 364 Page 193
3088 and in sincerity say to him; and in sincerity say to him; cc p-acp n1 vvb p-acp pno31; (21) sermon (DIV2) 364 Page 193
3089 Father! I beg some tokens of thy special distinguishing love to my Soul, thou that knowest all things, knowest that I love thee, Father! I beg Some tokens of thy special distinguishing love to my Soul, thou that Knowest all things, Knowest that I love thee, n1! pns11 vvb d n2 pp-f po21 j j-vvg n1 p-acp po11 n1, pns21 cst vv2 d n2, vv2 cst pns11 vvb pno21, (21) sermon (DIV2) 364 Page 193
3090 and that my Soul doth value thy loves above all that the world affords, and Gods heart should not yearn, and that my Soul does valve thy loves above all that the world affords, and God's heart should not yearn, cc cst po11 n1 vdz vvi po21 n2 p-acp d cst dt n1 vvz, cc ng1 n1 vmd xx vvi, (21) sermon (DIV2) 364 Page 193
3091 and his bowels melt towards such a Soul? God must say of the voice of such a Soul, and his bowels melt towards such a Soul? God must say of the voice of such a Soul, cc po31 n2 vvi p-acp d dt n1? np1 vmb vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f d dt n1, (21) sermon (DIV2) 364 Page 193
3092 as Isaac sometimes said, It is the voice of my Son Jacob. None but a Child can speak such a language. 4. Finally. as Isaac sometime said, It is the voice of my Son Jacob. None but a Child can speak such a language. 4. Finally. c-acp np1 av vvd, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f po11 n1 np1 pi p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi d dt n1. crd av-j. (21) sermon (DIV2) 364 Page 193
3093 No arguments can be of more force to use with God, than such wherein the Interest of his own glory is concerned. No Arguments can be of more force to use with God, than such wherein the Interest of his own glory is concerned. av-dx n2 vmb vbi pp-f dc n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, cs d c-crq dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1 vbz vvn. (21) sermon (DIV2) 365 Page 193
3094 The Glory of God being his own great end, which he pursueth in all his actions, he useth a great argument to God, that saith unto him, Father glorify thy self. So gracious is God, that he gives us leave to fetch arguments from our selves, our own wants, The Glory of God being his own great end, which he pursueth in all his actions, he uses a great argument to God, that Says unto him, Father Glorify thy self. So gracious is God, that he gives us leave to fetch Arguments from our selves, our own Wants, dt n1 pp-f np1 vbg po31 d j n1, r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp d po31 n2, pns31 vvz dt j n1 p-acp np1, cst vvz p-acp pno31, n1 vvi po21 n1. av j vbz np1, cst pns31 vvz pno12 vvi pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp po12 n2, po12 d n2, (21) sermon (DIV2) 365 Page 193
3095 and the misery we are in, which arguments affect God, as he is a God full of pity and tender compassion. and the misery we Are in, which Arguments affect God, as he is a God full of pity and tender compassion. cc dt n1 pns12 vbr p-acp, r-crq n2 vvb np1, c-acp pns31 vbz dt n1 j pp-f n1 cc j n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 365 Page 193
3096 But those arguments which we can fetch from the Interest of his own glory, seem to have a greater force, But those Arguments which we can fetch from the Interest of his own glory, seem to have a greater force, p-acp d n2 r-crq pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1, vvb pc-acp vhi dt jc n1, (21) sermon (DIV2) 365 Page 193
3097 as complying with what is the Lords great and chiefest end. as complying with what is the lords great and chiefest end. c-acp vvg p-acp q-crq vbz dt n2 j cc js-jn n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 365 Page 193
3098 He that sets an high value and estimate upon the love of Christ, giveth God a great deal of Glory, preferring him to all things in the world, He that sets an high valve and estimate upon the love of christ, gives God a great deal of Glory, preferring him to all things in the world, pns31 cst vvz dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvz np1 dt j n1 pp-f n1, vvg pno31 p-acp d n2 p-acp dt n1, (21) sermon (DIV2) 365 Page 193
3099 for God cannot be more glorified by the Creature, than to be in heart esteemed above, for God cannot be more glorified by the Creature, than to be in heart esteemed above, c-acp np1 vmbx vbi av-dc vvn p-acp dt n1, cs pc-acp vbi p-acp n1 vvn a-acp, (21) sermon (DIV2) 365 Page 193
3100 and preferred to the whole Creation. So as that Soul that goeth to God with this argument, doth in effect say; Father! and preferred to the Whole Creation. So as that Soul that Goes to God with this argument, does in Effect say; Father! cc vvd p-acp dt j-jn n1. av c-acp d n1 cst vvz p-acp np1 p-acp d n1, vdz p-acp n1 vvi; n1! (21) sermon (DIV2) 365 Page 193
3101 my Soul hath glorified thee upon the Earth, and doth give thee the glory of being the most excellent object, my Soul hath glorified thee upon the Earth, and does give thee the glory of being the most excellent Object, po11 n1 vhz vvn pno21 p-acp dt n1, cc vdz vvi pno21 dt n1 pp-f vbg dt av-ds j n1, (21) sermon (DIV2) 365 Page 193
3102 and more desirable than all the world besides. and more desirable than all the world beside. cc av-dc j cs d dt n1 a-acp. (21) sermon (DIV2) 365 Page 193
3103 Now therefore glorify thy self in manifesting of thy love to me, that I may further exalt thee in thy rich and free Grace. Now Therefore Glorify thy self in manifesting of thy love to me, that I may further exalt thee in thy rich and free Grace. av av vvi po21 n1 p-acp vvg pp-f po21 n1 p-acp pno11, cst pns11 vmb av-jc vvi pno21 p-acp po21 j cc j n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 365 Page 193
3104 I now come to the application. I now come to the application. pns11 av vvb p-acp dt n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 365 Page 193
3105 By way of Instruction, first, we may observe, That the meanest Child of God is furnished with a better argument to encourage his hopes in his addresses to the throne of Grace, By Way of Instruction, First, we may observe, That the Meanest Child of God is furnished with a better argument to encourage his hope's in his Addresses to the throne of Grace, p-acp n1 pp-f n1, ord, pns12 vmb vvi, cst dt js n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn p-acp dt jc n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n2 p-acp po31 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (21) sermon (DIV2) 366 Page 194
3107 There are arguments, which Sinners may use, from the infiniteness, and freeness of the divine bounty and goodness, from their relation to God, as his Creatures, from the greatness of their misery, &c. and they may obtain something from God upon these pleas, from that infinite goodness, There Are Arguments, which Sinners may use, from the infiniteness, and freeness of the divine bounty and Goodness, from their Relation to God, as his Creatures, from the greatness of their misery, etc. and they may obtain something from God upon these pleasant, from that infinite Goodness, pc-acp vbr n2, r-crq n2 vmb vvi, p-acp dt n1, cc n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 cc n1, p-acp po32 n1 p-acp np1, c-acp po31 n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, av cc pns32 vmb vvi pi p-acp np1 p-acp d n2, p-acp cst j n1, (21) sermon (DIV2) 366 Page 194
3108 and compassion that is in the Divine Nature; and compassion that is in the Divine Nature; cc n1 cst vbz p-acp dt j-jn n1; (21) sermon (DIV2) 366 Page 194
3109 but no unregenerate man can use this argument which hath in it a much greater force. but no unregenerate man can use this argument which hath in it a much greater force. cc-acp dx j n1 vmb vvi d n1 r-crq vhz p-acp pn31 av av-d jc n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 366 Page 194
3110 On the other side, there is no the meanest child of God, not the meanest believer that is in the world but hath this argument to use with God. On the other side, there is no the Meanest child of God, not the Meanest believer that is in the world but hath this argument to use with God. p-acp dt j-jn n1, pc-acp vbz dx dt js n1 pp-f np1, xx dt js n1 cst vbz p-acp dt n1 cc-acp vhz d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 366 Page 194
3111 Other arguments may be of avail with God for the obtaining some good things of this life, this is of force for the obtaining those of highest consequence relating to the internal, Other Arguments may be of avail with God for the obtaining Some good things of this life, this is of force for the obtaining those of highest consequence relating to the internal, av-jn n2 vmb vbi pp-f n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt vvg d j n2 pp-f d n1, d vbz pp-f n1 p-acp dt vvg d pp-f js n1 vvg p-acp dt j, (21) sermon (DIV2) 366 Page 194
3112 and eternal happiness of the Soul. and Eternal happiness of the Soul. cc j n1 pp-f dt n1 (21) sermon (DIV2) 366 Page 194
3113 Secondly, This offers us a great incouragement to examine our selves upon this point, Whether we have a due estimate of the loves of Christ, Whether we can truly say to our blessed Lord, That his loves are better than Wine, and that we value them not only above all sensual satisfactions, which the profane scandalous Sinner doeth not, Secondly, This offers us a great encouragement to examine our selves upon this point, Whither we have a due estimate of the loves of christ, Whither we can truly say to our blessed Lord, That his loves Are better than Wine, and that we valve them not only above all sensual satisfactions, which the profane scandalous Sinner doth not, ord, d vvz pno12 dt j n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp d n1, cs pns12 vhb dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, cs pns12 vmb av-j vvi p-acp po12 j-vvn n1, cst po31 n2 vbr jc cs n1, cc cst pns12 vvb pno32 xx av-j p-acp d j n2, r-crq dt j j n1 vdz xx, (21) sermon (DIV2) 367 Page 194
3114 but above all sensible satisfactions, which no unregenerate carnal man doth. but above all sensible satisfactions, which no unregenerate carnal man does. cc-acp p-acp d j n2, r-crq dx j j n1 vdz. (21) sermon (DIV2) 367 Page 194
3115 I remember when our Saviour examined Peter about his love to him, he propounded to him this question, Joh. 21. 15. Simon Peter lovest thou me more than these? I do know that many Interpreters by [ these ] in that Text understand his other Disciples standing by. I Remember when our Saviour examined Peter about his love to him, he propounded to him this question, John 21. 15. Simon Peter Lovest thou me more than these? I do know that many Interpreters by [ these ] in that Text understand his other Disciples standing by. pns11 vvb c-crq po12 n1 vvn np1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp pno31, pns31 vvd p-acp pno31 d n1, np1 crd crd np1 np1 vv2 pns21 pno11 av-dc cs d? pns11 vdb vvi cst d n2 p-acp [ d ] p-acp cst n1 vvb po31 j-jn n2 vvg p-acp. (21) sermon (DIV2) 367 Page 194
3116 There was a time when Peter preferred himself (as to his love towards his Master) to all the other Disciples: There was a time when Peter preferred himself (as to his love towards his Master) to all the other Disciples: pc-acp vbds dt n1 c-crq np1 vvn px31 (c-acp p-acp po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1) p-acp d dt j-jn n2: (21) sermon (DIV2) 367 Page 194
3117 Tho (saith he) all should deny thee, yet I would not deny thee. Though (Says he) all should deny thee, yet I would not deny thee. cs (vvz pns31) d vmd vvi pno21, av pns11 vmd xx vvi pno21. (21) sermon (DIV2) 367 Page 194
3118 Peter since that time was humbled, our Saviour had a mind that his humility should be manifested, Peter since that time was humbled, our Saviour had a mind that his humility should be manifested, np1 c-acp d n1 vbds vvn, po12 n1 vhd dt n1 cst po31 n1 vmd vbi vvn, (21) sermon (DIV2) 367 Page 194
3119 and therefore (say some) he propoundeth that question to him: and Therefore (say Some) he propoundeth that question to him: cc av (vvb d) pns31 vvz d n1 p-acp pno31: (21) sermon (DIV2) 367 Page 194
3120 but I remember Bernard in one of his Sermons upon the Canticles puts another sense upon the words, Lovest thou me more than thou lovest these? and so it may be referred either to the company with whom he was, but I Remember Bernard in one of his Sermons upon the Canticles puts Another sense upon the words, Lovest thou me more than thou Lovest these? and so it may be referred either to the company with whom he was, cc-acp pns11 vvb np1 p-acp crd pp-f po31 n2 p-acp dt n2 vvz j-jn n1 p-acp dt n2, vv2 pns21 pno11 av-dc cs pns21 vv2 d? cc av pn31 vmb vbi vvn av-d p-acp dt n1 p-acp ro-crq pns31 vbds, (21) sermon (DIV2) 367 Page 194
3121 or to the diversion of fishing, they were employed in, or to the great draught of fish, which they had taken. or to the diversion of fishing, they were employed in, or to the great draught of Fish, which they had taken. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg, pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp, cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, r-crq pns32 vhd vvn. (21) sermon (DIV2) 367 Page 194
3122 I do but allude to the text, who so truly loveth the Lord Jesus Christ, I do but allude to the text, who so truly loves the Lord jesus christ, pns11 vdb p-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, r-crq av av-j vvz dt n1 np1 np1, (21) sermon (DIV2) 367 Page 194
3123 if all the persons, and things in the world were before him, must be able to say, I love Christ more than these. if all the Persons, and things in the world were before him, must be able to say, I love christ more than these. cs d dt n2, cc n2 p-acp dt n1 vbdr p-acp pno31, vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi, pns11 vvb np1 av-dc cs d. (21) sermon (DIV2) 367 Page 194
3124 Admit his friends and nearest relations to be in his Eye, all the pleasant and delectable things in the world, all the Crowns and Scepters, Admit his Friends and nearest relations to be in his Eye, all the pleasant and delectable things in the world, all the Crowns and Sceptres, vvb po31 n2 cc js n2 pc-acp vbi p-acp po31 n1, d dt j cc j n2 p-acp dt n1, d dt n2 cc n2, (21) sermon (DIV2) 367 Page 194
3125 and honours in the world, all the Gold, and Silver, and Houses, and Lands in the world in his Eye: and honours in the world, all the Gold, and Silver, and Houses, and Lands in the world in his Eye: cc n2 p-acp dt n1, d dt n1, cc n1, cc n2, cc n2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1: (21) sermon (DIV2) 367 Page 195
3126 He must be able to say, I love the Lord Jesus Christ more than these; He must be able to say, I love the Lord jesus christ more than these; pns31 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi, pns11 vvb dt n1 np1 np1 av-dc cs d; (21) sermon (DIV2) 367 Page 195
3127 yea if his own life be set before him, not to be enjoyed without the loss of Christs love, he must be able to say that he loves Christ more than that, Mat. 10. 37. He that loveth Father or Mother more than me, is not worthy of me, yea if his own life be Set before him, not to be enjoyed without the loss of Christ love, he must be able to say that he loves christ more than that, Mathew 10. 37. He that loves Father or Mother more than me, is not worthy of me, uh cs po31 d n1 vbb vvn p-acp pno31, xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, pns31 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi cst pns31 vvz np1 av-dc cs d, np1 crd crd pns31 cst vvz n1 cc n1 av-dc cs pno11, vbz xx j pp-f pno11, (21) sermon (DIV2) 367 Page 195
3128 and he that loveth Son or Daughter more than me, is not worthy of me, Lu. 14. 26. If any man come to me, and he that loves Son or Daughter more than me, is not worthy of me, Lu. 14. 26. If any man come to me, cc pns31 cst vvz n1 cc n1 av-dc cs pno11, vbz xx j pp-f pno11, np1 crd crd cs d n1 vvn p-acp pno11, (21) sermon (DIV2) 367 Page 195
3129 and hate not his Father and Mother, and Wife, and Children, and Brethren, and Sisters, yea and his own life also, he cannot be my Disciple. and hate not his Father and Mother, and Wife, and Children, and Brothers, and Sisters, yea and his own life also, he cannot be my Disciple. cc vvb xx po31 n1 cc n1, cc n1, cc n2, cc n2, cc n2, uh cc po31 d n1 av, pns31 vmbx vbi po11 n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 367 Page 195
3130 But I have formerly given you some directions how to try your selves, whether the loves of Christ in the apprehension of your Souls are good before Wine, and shall therefore add no more on this argument. In the third place; But I have formerly given you Some directions how to try your selves, whither the loves of christ in the apprehension of your Souls Are good before Wine, and shall Therefore add no more on this argument. In the third place; cc-acp pns11 vhb av-j vvn pn22 d n2 c-crq pc-acp vvi po22 n2, cs dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n2 vbr j p-acp n1, cc vmb av vvi av-dx dc p-acp d n1. p-acp dt ord n1; (21) sermon (DIV2) 367 Page 195
3131 This notion may be of great use to relieve Christians doubting whether they have any one good Argument to use with God in their applications to him. This notion may be of great use to relieve Christians doubting whither they have any one good Argument to use with God in their applications to him. d n1 vmb vbi pp-f j n1 pc-acp vvi np1 vvg cs pns32 vhb d crd j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp po32 n2 p-acp pno31. (21) sermon (DIV2) 368 Page 195
3132 2. Whether any of their Prayers have at any time pierced the Heavens, and been accepted of God. 2. Whither any of their Prayers have At any time pierced the Heavens, and been accepted of God. crd cs d pp-f po32 n2 vhb p-acp d n1 vvd dt n2, cc vbn vvn pp-f np1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 368 Page 195
3133 A good Christian is often doubting, whether he may go to God or no; whether he hath one good Argument to use, which may be of avail with God. A good Christian is often doubting, whither he may go to God or no; whither he hath one good Argument to use, which may be of avail with God. dt j np1 vbz av vvg, cs pns31 vmb vvi p-acp np1 cc av-dx; cs pns31 vhz crd j n1 pc-acp vvi, r-crq vmb vbi pp-f n1 p-acp np1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 368 Page 195
3134 We have many words to say, many Arguments to use; and when it is a clear day with the Soul, it can easily discern it, We have many words to say, many Arguments to use; and when it is a clear day with the Soul, it can Easily discern it, pns12 vhb d n2 pc-acp vvi, d n2 pc-acp vvi; cc c-crq pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, pn31 vmb av-j vvi pn31, (21) sermon (DIV2) 368 Page 195
3135 and fill its mouth with words of several natures; and fill its Mouth with words of several nature's; cc vvi po31 n1 p-acp n2 pp-f j n2; (21) sermon (DIV2) 368 Page 195
3136 but in a dark day, under the prevailings of Melancholy, or boisterous Temptations, it can find many Arguments to deter it from Addresses to God, its own vileness and unworthiness considered with God's purity and holiness, the multitude of its sins, its former Prayers (as it fancieth) lying by not answered, but in a dark day, under the prevailings of Melancholy, or boisterous Temptations, it can find many Arguments to deter it from Addresses to God, its own vileness and unworthiness considered with God's purity and holiness, the multitude of its Sins, its former Prayers (as it fancieth) lying by not answered, cc-acp p-acp dt j n1, p-acp dt n2-vvg pp-f j-jn, cc j n2, pn31 vmb vvi d n2 pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp n2 p-acp np1, pn31|vbz d n1 cc n1 vvn p-acp npg1 n1 cc n1, dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, pn31|vbz j n2 (c-acp pn31 vvz) vvg p-acp xx vvn, (21) sermon (DIV2) 368 Page 195
3137 but it cannot find one Argument to incourage it. But every Christian hath at all times many Arguments, if he could discern them. but it cannot find one Argument to encourage it. But every Christian hath At all times many Arguments, if he could discern them. cc-acp pn31 vmbx vvi crd n1 pc-acp vvi pn31. p-acp d np1 vhz p-acp d n2 d n2, cs pns31 vmd vvi pno32. (21) sermon (DIV2) 368 Page 195
3138 David made his vileness and unworthiness an Argument, Psal. 25. Pardon mine iniquity (saith he) for it is great. That's an Argument all have, and at all times. David made his vileness and unworthiness an Argument, Psalm 25. Pardon mine iniquity (Says he) for it is great. That's an Argument all have, and At all times. np1 vvd po31 n1 cc n1 dt n1, np1 crd vvb po11 n1 (vvz pns31) p-acp pn31 vbz j. d|vbz dt n1 av-d vhb, cc p-acp d n2. (21) sermon (DIV2) 368 Page 195
3139 Ah! but (saith the Soul) this is no other than the vilest person hath: Ah! but (Says the Soul) this is no other than the Vilest person hath: uh cc-acp (vvz dt n1) d vbz dx n-jn cs dt js n1 vhz: (21) sermon (DIV2) 368 Page 195
3140 He may plead the freeness of Divine Grace. The Soul that goeth to God for Free Grace, can never want an Argument, He may plead the freeness of Divine Grace. The Soul that Goes to God for Free Grace, can never want an Argument, pns31 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1. dt n1 cst vvz p-acp np1 p-acp j n1, vmb av-x vvi dt n1, (21) sermon (DIV2) 368 Page 195
3141 but still this is common, and no more encouraging a Believer, than another man. We may plead our own misery, and sad state; but still this is Common, and no more encouraging a Believer, than Another man. We may plead our own misery, and sad state; cc-acp av d vbz j, cc dx av-dc vvg dt n1, cs j-jn n1. pns12 vmb vvi po12 d n1, cc j n1; (21) sermon (DIV2) 368 Page 195
3142 misery is the object of Grace and Mercy; but still this is common. misery is the Object of Grace and Mercy; but still this is Common. n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1; p-acp av d vbz j. (21) sermon (DIV2) 368 Page 195
3143 The vilest sinner may go and plead with God for mercy, because his state is miserable. The Vilest sinner may go and plead with God for mercy, Because his state is miserable. dt js n1 vmb vvi cc vvi p-acp np1 p-acp n1, c-acp po31 n1 vbz j. (21) sermon (DIV2) 368 Page 195
3144 A true Christian would have an Argument of a more special nature, and such a one as in the use of, he could go boldly and with confidence to the Throne of Grace. A true Christian would have an Argument of a more special nature, and such a one as in the use of, he could go boldly and with confidence to the Throne of Grace. dt j njp vmd vhi dt n1 pp-f dt av-dc j n1, cc d dt pi p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f, pns31 vmd vvi av-j cc p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 368 Page 195
3145 Admitting this Proposition, every good Christian hath such an Argument; Admitting this Proposition, every good Christian hath such an Argument; vvg d n1, d j np1 vhz d dt n1; (21) sermon (DIV2) 368 Page 196
3146 such an Argument as no unregenerate man hath, such an Argument as he may go to God with, with boldness and confidence: such an Argument as no unregenerate man hath, such an Argument as he may go to God with, with boldness and confidence: d dt n1 p-acp dx j n1 vhz, d dt n1 c-acp pns31 vmb vvi p-acp np1 p-acp, p-acp n1 cc n1: (21) sermon (DIV2) 368 Page 196
3147 God was never yet wanting to the truly hungring and thirsty Soul after his Love; God was never yet wanting to the truly hungering and thirsty Soul After his Love; np1 vbds av-x av vvg p-acp dt av-j j-vvg cc j n1 p-acp po31 n1; (21) sermon (DIV2) 368 Page 196
3148 such an Argument as if pleaded with God, and being in truth, alwaies prevailed with God. such an Argument as if pleaded with God, and being in truth, always prevailed with God. d dt n1 c-acp cs vvn p-acp np1, cc vbg p-acp n1, av vvn p-acp np1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 368 Page 196
3149 I shall shut up this Discourse with some few words of Exhortation. 1. To all: I shall shut up this Discourse with Some few words of Exhortation. 1. To all: pns11 vmb vvi a-acp d n1 p-acp d d n2 pp-f n1. crd p-acp d: (21) sermon (DIV2) 369 Page 196
3150 To labour to bring up their hearts to this, to prize the favour of God above all other things whatsoever. To labour to bring up their hearts to this, to prize the favour of God above all other things whatsoever. pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi a-acp po32 n2 p-acp d, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d j-jn n2 r-crq. (21) sermon (DIV2) 370 Page 196
3151 How you shall know whether your hearts be brought up to it or no, I have before shewed you; How you shall know whither your hearts be brought up to it or no, I have before showed you; c-crq pn22 vmb vvi cs po22 n2 vbb vvn a-acp p-acp pn31 cc uh-dx, pns11 vhb a-acp vvn pn22; (21) sermon (DIV2) 370 Page 196
3152 but suffer me here to give you some Directions in the case, and to press it with some Arguments. but suffer me Here to give you Some Directions in the case, and to press it with Some Arguments. cc-acp vvb pno11 av pc-acp vvi pn22 d n2 p-acp dt n1, cc pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp d n2. (21) sermon (DIV2) 370 Page 196
3153 Until we do find that our Souls do set such an estimate upon the Loves of Christ, we can never use it as an Argument with God. Until we do find that our Souls do Set such an estimate upon the Loves of christ, we can never use it as an Argument with God. c-acp pns12 vdb vvi cst po12 n2 vdb vvi d dt n1 p-acp dt vvz pp-f np1, pns12 vmb av-x vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 370 Page 196
3154 This is therefore the first thing which we have to do, to be restless till we find that we can say it in truth, that we value Christ's Loves above all earthly things. This is Therefore the First thing which we have to do, to be restless till we find that we can say it in truth, that we valve Christ's Loves above all earthly things. d vbz av dt ord n1 r-crq pns12 vhb pc-acp vdi, pc-acp vbi j c-acp pns12 vvb cst pns12 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp n1, cst pns12 vvb npg1 vvz p-acp d j n2. (21) sermon (DIV2) 370 Page 196
3155 Nor will this ever be effectually done, till the holy Spirit of God comes upon our hearts with its impressions and demonstrations; Nor will this ever be effectually done, till the holy Spirit of God comes upon our hearts with its impressions and demonstrations; ccx n1 d av vbb av-j vdn, c-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvz p-acp po12 n2 p-acp po31 n2 cc n2; (21) sermon (DIV2) 370 Page 196
3156 all that we can do will bear no more than the notion of means in order to that blessed end. all that we can do will bear no more than the notion of means in order to that blessed end. d cst pns12 vmb vdi vmb vvi av-dx dc cs dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp n1 p-acp d j-vvn n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 370 Page 196
3157 Of that nature much may be directed. Of that nature much may be directed. pp-f d n1 av-d vmb vbi vvn. (21) sermon (DIV2) 370 Page 196
3158 First, Let thy Soul and its immortal state, with its condition referring to that state, be much in thy thoughts. First, Let thy Soul and its immortal state, with its condition referring to that state, be much in thy thoughts. ord, vvb po21 n1 cc po31 j n1, p-acp po31 n1 vvg p-acp d n1, vbb d p-acp po21 n2. (21) sermon (DIV2) 371 Page 196
3159 It is one great reason why men neglect and are careless as to the Loves of Christ, because they do not remember they have immortal Souls, nor consider any future state, It is one great reason why men neglect and Are careless as to the Loves of christ, Because they do not Remember they have immortal Souls, nor Consider any future state, pn31 vbz crd j n1 q-crq n2 vvb cc vbr j c-acp p-acp dt vvz pp-f np1, c-acp pns32 vdb xx vvi pns32 vhb j n2, ccx vvb d j-jn n1, (21) sermon (DIV2) 371 Page 196
3160 or their own circumstances relating to it. or their own Circumstances relating to it. cc po32 d n2 vvg p-acp pn31. (21) sermon (DIV2) 371 Page 196
3161 Men know that they have bodies, and experience hunger, and thirst, and cold, and so are very busie in taking care what they shall eat, and drink, and put on, but they do not know, at least they do not attend to their knowledge of it, Men know that they have bodies, and experience hunger, and thirst, and cold, and so Are very busy in taking care what they shall eat, and drink, and put on, but they do not know, At lest they do not attend to their knowledge of it, np1 vvb cst pns32 vhb n2, cc n1 n1, cc n1, cc j-jn, cc av vbr av j p-acp vvg n1 r-crq pns32 vmb vvi, cc vvb, cc vvd a-acp, p-acp pns32 vdb xx vvi, p-acp cs pns32 vdb xx vvi p-acp po32 n1 pp-f pn31, (21) sermon (DIV2) 371 Page 196
3162 and have no certain knowledge and persuasion that they have immortal Souls, that can no more die with the body, and have no certain knowledge and persuasion that they have immortal Souls, that can no more die with the body, cc vhb dx j n1 cc n1 cst pns32 vhb j n2, cst vmb av-dx av-dc vvi p-acp dt n1, (21) sermon (DIV2) 371 Page 196
3163 than eat, drink, or sleep with it, so as they take no further care than for their outward man. than eat, drink, or sleep with it, so as they take no further care than for their outward man. cs vvi, vvb, cc vvi p-acp pn31, av c-acp pns32 vvb av-dx av-jc n1 cs p-acp po32 j n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 371 Page 196
3164 Neither do they attend to the consideration of the condition of their Souls with respect to an eternal existence, Neither do they attend to the consideration of the condition of their Souls with respect to an Eternal existence, av-dx vdb pns32 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n1, (21) sermon (DIV2) 371 Page 196
3165 but run away with presumptuous fancies that God will not suffer them to perish for ever; but run away with presumptuous fancies that God will not suffer them to perish for ever; cc-acp vvb av p-acp j n2 cst np1 vmb xx vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp av; (21) sermon (DIV2) 371 Page 196
3166 determining concerning their Souls according to their fancies, and the dictates of their own vitiated reason, not according to the revelations of the Divine Will; determining Concerning their Souls according to their fancies, and the dictates of their own vitiated reason, not according to the revelations of the Divine Will; vvg vvg po32 n2 vvg p-acp po32 n2, cc dt vvz pp-f po32 d j-vvn n1, xx vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1; (21) sermon (DIV2) 371 Page 196
3167 would men think more of their Souls, and consider the immortality of them, would they determine concerning them, according to Divine Revelation, it were impossible they should so far, would men think more of their Souls, and Consider the immortality of them, would they determine Concerning them, according to Divine Revelation, it were impossible they should so Far, vmd n2 vvi dc pp-f po32 n2, cc vvb dt n1 pp-f pno32, vmd pns32 vvi vvg pno32, vvg p-acp j-jn n1, pn31 vbdr j pns32 vmd av av-j, (21) sermon (DIV2) 371 Page 196
3168 as generally they do, neglect the care of them. as generally they do, neglect the care of them. c-acp av-j pns32 vdb, vvb dt n1 pp-f pno32. (21) sermon (DIV2) 371 Page 197
3169 They would quickly see that all the good things of the world could not affect the Soul with any good, They would quickly see that all the good things of the world could not affect the Soul with any good, pns32 vmd av-j vvi cst d dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 vmd xx vvi dt n1 p-acp d j, (21) sermon (DIV2) 371 Page 197
3170 and therefore must needs be invaluable things compared with those things that will secure the Souls happiness both here and for ever. and Therefore must needs be invaluable things compared with those things that will secure the Souls happiness both Here and for ever. cc av vmb av vbi j n2 vvn p-acp d n2 cst vmb vvi dt n2 n1 av-d av cc p-acp av. (21) sermon (DIV2) 371 Page 197
3171 If men believed they had immortal Souls, their reason would teach them quickly to conclude that they are better than the body, which is but earth, If men believed they had immortal Souls, their reason would teach them quickly to conclude that they Are better than the body, which is but earth, cs n2 vvd pns32 vhd j n2, po32 n1 vmd vvi pno32 av-j pc-acp vvi cst pns32 vbr jc cs dt n1, r-crq vbz p-acp n1, (21) sermon (DIV2) 371 Page 197
3172 and which must return to dust and consequently whatsoever is good for the Soul, must be infinitely more good than what only serveth the necessities of our earthly part, and which must return to dust and consequently whatsoever is good for the Soul, must be infinitely more good than what only serves the necessities of our earthly part, cc r-crq vmb vvi p-acp n1 cc av-j r-crq vbz j p-acp dt n1, vmb vbi av-j av-dc j cs r-crq av-j vvz dt n2 pp-f po12 j n1, (21) sermon (DIV2) 371 Page 197
3173 and that neither but for a little time. and that neither but for a little time. cc cst d cc-acp p-acp dt j n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 371 Page 197
3174 But the truth is, as the Fool hath said in his heart there is no God: But the truth is, as the Fool hath said in his heart there is no God: p-acp dt n1 vbz, c-acp dt n1 vhz vvn p-acp po31 n1 a-acp vbz dx n1: (21) sermon (DIV2) 371 Page 197
3175 So he hath also said in his Heart, I have no Soul, no such immortal substance as Preachers talk of, there is no such thing as Heaven, or Hell; So he hath also said in his Heart, I have no Soul, no such immortal substance as Preachers talk of, there is no such thing as Heaven, or Hell; av pns31 vhz av vvn p-acp po31 n1, pns11 vhb dx n1, dx d j n1 p-acp n2 vvb pp-f, pc-acp vbz dx d n1 p-acp n1, cc n1; (21) sermon (DIV2) 371 Page 197
3176 most unregenerate men are in their Hearts Atheists. The natural reason of all men teacheth them to look after their concerns and interests, most unregenerate men Are in their Hearts Atheists. The natural reason of all men Teaches them to look After their concerns and interests, ds j n2 vbr p-acp po32 n2 n2. dt j n1 pp-f d n2 vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 vvz cc n2, (21) sermon (DIV2) 371 Page 197
3177 and to prefer greater, before lesser interests, and to value what makes for their greatest interests, above what is only subservient to an interest of lesser value. and to prefer greater, before lesser interests, and to valve what makes for their greatest interests, above what is only subservient to an Interest of lesser valve. cc pc-acp vvi jc, p-acp jc n2, cc pc-acp vvi r-crq vvz p-acp po32 js n2, p-acp r-crq vbz av-j fw-fr p-acp dt n1 pp-f jc n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 371 Page 197
3178 Mens preference of created comforts before the loves of Christ proceedeth meerly from their ignorance, that they have Souls to look after, Mens preference of created comforts before the loves of christ Proceedeth merely from their ignorance, that they have Souls to look After, np1 n1 pp-f j-vvn n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 vvz av-j p-acp po32 n1, cst pns32 vhb n2 pc-acp vvi a-acp, (21) sermon (DIV2) 371 Page 197
3179 or at least unbelief of it, if they notionally know it, their not understanding the nature, or At least unbelief of it, if they notionally know it, their not understanding the nature, cc p-acp ds n1 pp-f pn31, cs pns32 av-j vvb pn31, po32 xx vvg dt n1, (21) sermon (DIV2) 371 Page 197
3180 and spiritual concerns of their Souls, or at least their erronious fancies and conceptions, of an universal Salvation of all, and spiritual concerns of their Souls, or At least their erroneous fancies and conceptions, of an universal Salvation of all, cc j vvz pp-f po32 n2, cc p-acp ds po32 j n2 cc n2, pp-f dt j n1 pp-f d, (21) sermon (DIV2) 371 Page 197
3181 or all at least that are baptized; or all At least that Are baptised; cc d p-acp ds d vbr vvn; (21) sermon (DIV2) 371 Page 197
3182 the first thing to be done rationally to possess Men and Women of the excellency of Christs loves, above Wine, above all sensual things, the First thing to be done rationally to possess Men and Women of the excellency of Christ loves, above Wine, above all sensual things, dt ord n1 pc-acp vbi vdn av-j pc-acp vvi n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2, p-acp n1, p-acp d j n2, (21) sermon (DIV2) 371 Page 197
3183 or any sensible things, is to possess men of this knowledge, and to keep their Eyes waking to the consideration of it, or any sensible things, is to possess men of this knowledge, and to keep their Eyes waking to the consideration of it, cc d j n2, vbz pc-acp vvi n2 pp-f d n1, cc pc-acp vvi po32 n2 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, (21) sermon (DIV2) 371 Page 197
3184 and to engage them to take their measures of these things from the revelation of the will of God, in his word, not from their own wild fancies, and ratiocinations. and to engage them to take their measures of these things from the Revelation of the will of God, in his word, not from their own wild fancies, and ratiocinations. cc pc-acp vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi po32 n2 pp-f d n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp po31 n1, xx p-acp po32 d j n2, cc n2. (21) sermon (DIV2) 371 Page 197
3185 Secondly, Possess your Souls of the impossibility of their receiving of any good, any thing suited to their necessities, but only from Christ. Secondly, Possess your Souls of the impossibility of their receiving of any good, any thing suited to their necessities, but only from christ. ord, vvb po22 n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po32 vvg pp-f d j, d n1 vvn p-acp po32 n2, cc-acp av-j p-acp np1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 372 Page 197
3186 There is no other name given under Heaven, there is no Salvation in any other. The power over all Souls is committed unto Christ. There is no other name given under Heaven, there is no Salvation in any other. The power over all Souls is committed unto christ. pc-acp vbz dx j-jn n1 vvn p-acp n1, pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp d n-jn. dt n1 p-acp d n2 vbz vvn p-acp np1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 372 Page 197
3187 The Father forgives Sins, but it is for Christ 's sake; as God for Christ 's sake hath forgiven you (saith the Apostle) we have Redemption, forgiveness of Sin through his blood. The Father forgives Sins, but it is for christ is sake; as God for christ is sake hath forgiven you (Says the Apostle) we have Redemption, forgiveness of since through his blood. dt n1 vvz n2, cc-acp pn31 vbz p-acp np1 vbz n1; c-acp np1 p-acp np1 vbz n1 vhz vvn pn22 (vvz dt n1) pns12 vhb n1, n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 372 Page 197
3188 In him we have righteousness, peace, through him we have access, an entrance into the hol•est of all; the Father hath given unto him Eternal life, that he should give it to whomsoever he pleaseth. In him we have righteousness, peace, through him we have access, an Entrance into the hol•est of all; the Father hath given unto him Eternal life, that he should give it to whomsoever he Pleases. p-acp pno31 pns12 vhb n1, n1, p-acp pno31 pns12 vhb n1, dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d; dt n1 vhz vvn p-acp pno31 j n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi pn31 p-acp ro-crq pns31 vvz. (21) sermon (DIV2) 372 Page 197
3189 There is no good thing suited to a Souls wants, but it deriveth from Christ. There is no good thing suited to a Souls Wants, but it deriveth from christ. pc-acp vbz dx j n1 vvn p-acp dt n2 vvz, p-acp pn31 vvz p-acp np1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 372 Page 197
3190 Good things suited to the more external wants of our Body, derive from God as the great preserver of man, Good things suited to the more external Wants of our Body, derive from God as the great preserver of man, j n2 vvn p-acp dt av-dc j vvz pp-f po12 n1, vvb p-acp np1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, (21) sermon (DIV2) 372 Page 198
3191 and flow from that common providence of his which dayly worketh in the upholding and preservation of created Beings; and flow from that Common providence of his which daily works in the upholding and preservation of created Beings; cc vvi p-acp d j n1 pp-f png31 r-crq av-j vvz p-acp dt vvg cc n1 pp-f j-vvn n2; (21) sermon (DIV2) 372 Page 198
3192 but good things for our Souls derive from Christ as Mediator, and as they are purchased by his blood, but good things for our Souls derive from christ as Mediator, and as they Are purchased by his blood, cc-acp j n2 p-acp po12 n2 vvb p-acp np1 p-acp n1, cc c-acp pns32 vbr vvn p-acp po31 n1, (21) sermon (DIV2) 372 Page 198
3193 so they are dispensed out by his Spirit. so they Are dispensed out by his Spirit. av pns32 vbr vvn av p-acp po31 n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 372 Page 198
3194 This now can appear to a Soul from no other light but that of Revelation, study therefore the holy Scriptures, meditate therein night and day, they testify all this concerning Christ. This now can appear to a Soul from no other Light but that of Revelation, study Therefore the holy Scriptures, meditate therein night and day, they testify all this Concerning christ. np1 av vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp dx j-jn n1 p-acp d pp-f n1, vvb av dt j n2, vvi av n1 cc n1, pns32 vvb d d vvg np1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 372 Page 198
3195 A full persuasion of these two things, 1. That we have immortal Souls, ordained to an eternity, either of happiness or misery. 2. That nothing but the love of Christ can furnish them with those good things which are proper, A full persuasion of these two things, 1. That we have immortal Souls, ordained to an eternity, either of happiness or misery. 2. That nothing but the love of christ can furnish them with those good things which Are proper, dt j n1 pp-f d crd n2, crd cst pns12 vhb j n2, vvn p-acp dt n1, d pp-f n1 cc n1. crd d pix cc-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp d j n2 r-crq vbr j, (21) sermon (DIV2) 372 Page 198
3196 and necessary for them, with respect to their Eternal Happiness, are enough to convince Men and Women that the loves of Christ are as much better than Wine, and to be preferred to it, and necessary for them, with respect to their Eternal Happiness, Are enough to convince Men and Women that the loves of christ Are as much better than Wine, and to be preferred to it, cc j p-acp pno32, p-acp n1 p-acp po32 j n1, vbr av-d pc-acp vvi n2 cc n2 cst dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr p-acp d jc cs n1, cc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pn31, (21) sermon (DIV2) 372 Page 198
3197 as the Soul is better than the Body, and the things suited to its wants, better than those things which are only suited to the wants of the outward man. as the Soul is better than the Body, and the things suited to its Wants, better than those things which Are only suited to the Wants of the outward man. c-acp dt n1 vbz jc cs dt n1, cc dt n2 vvn p-acp po31 n2, jc cs d n2 r-crq vbr av-j vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 372 Page 198
3198 But still I say, and every days experience, maketh it good, Non persuaseris etiamsi persuaseris, you shall not persuade Men and Women, But still I say, and every days experience, makes it good, Non persuaseris Even if persuaseris, you shall not persuade Men and Women, p-acp av pns11 vvb, cc d n2 n1, vvz pn31 j, fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la, pn22 vmb xx vvi n2 cc n2, (21) sermon (DIV2) 372 Page 198
3199 tho you say enough to persuade them, though you shut up their mouths, and they having nothing to say, such a power hath lust in the heart of man, into such a debauchery is the nature of man degenerated. though you say enough to persuade them, though you shut up their mouths, and they having nothing to say, such a power hath lust in the heart of man, into such a debauchery is the nature of man degenerated. cs pn22 vvb av-d pc-acp vvi pno32, cs pn22 vvb a-acp po32 n2, cc pns32 vhg pix pc-acp vvi, d dt n1 vhz n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp d dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn. (21) sermon (DIV2) 372 Page 198
3200 Admitting men to believe, that they have immortal Souls, and that the Holy Scriptures are the Word of God, there is nothing in nature hath a fuller evidence than this truth, that the loves of Christ are preferrible to all things in the world, and a man cannot act like a reasonable creature in preferring any thing unto them; Admitting men to believe, that they have immortal Souls, and that the Holy Scriptures Are the Word of God, there is nothing in nature hath a fuller evidence than this truth, that the loves of christ Are preferrible to all things in the world, and a man cannot act like a reasonable creature in preferring any thing unto them; vvg n2 pc-acp vvi, cst pns32 vhb j n2, cc cst dt j n2 vbr dt n1 pp-f np1, a-acp vbz pix p-acp n1 vhz dt jc n1 cs d n1, cst dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr j p-acp d n2 p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1 vmbx vvi av-j dt j n1 p-acp vvg d n1 p-acp pno32; (21) sermon (DIV2) 372 Page 198
3201 yet who believes it? who lives up to this demonstration? It is God must persuade the Soul of this, and till the Soul hath this written and ingraven upon it by the finger of his Spirit, it will never so Judge. Lastly therefore, yet who believes it? who lives up to this demonstration? It is God must persuade the Soul of this, and till the Soul hath this written and engraven upon it by the finger of his Spirit, it will never so Judge. Lastly Therefore, av q-crq vvz pn31? q-crq vvz a-acp p-acp d n1? pn31 vbz np1 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f d, cc p-acp dt n1 vhz d vvn cc vvn p-acp pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, pn31 vmb av-x av vvi. ord av, (21) sermon (DIV2) 372 Page 198
3202 Pray mightily that God would open your Ears, to see this, and persuade your Souls of the truth of it, Pray mightily that God would open your Ears, to see this, and persuade your Souls of the truth of it, vvb av-j cst np1 vmd vvi po22 n2, pc-acp vvi d, cc vvb po22 n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f pn31, (21) sermon (DIV2) 373 Page 198
3203 for till he doth it, in vain are mens persuasions. To move you to it, consider, for till he does it, in vain Are men's persuasions. To move you to it, Consider, c-acp c-acp pns31 vdz pn31, p-acp j vbr ng2 n2. p-acp vvi pn22 p-acp pn31, vvb, (21) sermon (DIV2) 373 Page 198
3204 1. This will bear some proportion to the love of Christ to mankind. 1. This will bear Some proportion to the love of christ to mankind. crd d vmb vvi d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 374 Page 198
3205 Christ loved us more than these, more than all the Kingdoms, and pleasures and profits, and honours of the world, christ loved us more than these, more than all the Kingdoms, and pleasures and profits, and honours of the world, np1 vvd pno12 av-dc cs d, av-dc cs d dt n2, cc n2 cc n2, cc n2 pp-f dt n1, (21) sermon (DIV2) 374 Page 198
3206 yea more than his own life, yea he preferred us to the Angels, the fallen Angels, yea more than his own life, yea he preferred us to the Angels, the fallen Angels, uh av-dc cs po31 d n1, uh pns31 vvd pno12 p-acp dt n2, dt vvn n2, (21) sermon (DIV2) 374 Page 198
3207 for he took not upon him the nature of Angels, but the nature of man. for he took not upon him the nature of Angels, but the nature of man. c-acp pns31 vvd xx p-acp pno31 dt n1 pp-f n2, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 374 Page 198
3208 2. This will speak the Soul to be a wise and understanding Soul. Certain it is (as I have already shewed you) that the loves of Christ are good before Wine. 2. This will speak the Soul to be a wise and understanding Soul. Certain it is (as I have already showed you) that the loves of christ Are good before Wine. crd d vmb vvi dt n1 pc-acp vbi dt j cc j-vvg n1 j pn31 vbz (c-acp pns11 vhb av vvn pn22) d dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr j p-acp n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 375 Page 198
3209 The wisdom of a Soul lyeth much in a right discerning betwixt good and evil, and betwixt that which is good, and that which is more good or better. The Wisdom of a Soul lies much in a right discerning betwixt good and evil, and betwixt that which is good, and that which is more good or better. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz av-d p-acp dt j-jn vvg p-acp j cc j-jn, cc p-acp d r-crq vbz j, cc cst r-crq vbz av-dc j cc j. (21) sermon (DIV2) 375 Page 199
3210 The excellency of a Soul lyeth in its conformity to God, he is an Atheist who owneth not God to be the first Being, and to be of all Beings, the most excellent, and perfect Being. The excellency of a Soul lies in its conformity to God, he is an Atheist who owneth not God to be the First Being, and to be of all Beings, the most excellent, and perfect Being. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz p-acp po31 n1 p-acp np1, pns31 vbz dt n1 r-crq vvz xx np1 pc-acp vbi dt ord vbg, cc pc-acp vbi pp-f d n2, dt av-ds j, cc j vbg. (21) sermon (DIV2) 375 Page 199
3211 So as necessarily, that Soul that comes nearest in conformity to God, must be the most excellent Soul, So as necessarily, that Soul that comes nearest in conformity to God, must be the most excellent Soul, av a-acp av-j, cst n1 cst vvz js p-acp n1 p-acp np1, vmb vbi dt av-ds j n1, (21) sermon (DIV2) 375 Page 199
3212 now that Soul which acteth most up to the principles of improved and pure reason, now that Soul which Acts most up to the principles of improved and pure reason, av d n1 r-crq vvz av-ds p-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f vvn cc j n1, (21) sermon (DIV2) 375 Page 199
3213 and to the rule of that holy Writ, which we all confess to be the revealed Will of God, and to the Rule of that holy Writ, which we all confess to be the revealed Will of God, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f cst j vvn, r-crq pns12 d vvb pc-acp vbi dt vvn n1 pp-f np1, (21) sermon (DIV2) 375 Page 199
3214 and liveth most up to the Divine Pattern, doing what God doth, that must needs be the most wise, excellent, understanding Soul. Now will not a little reason serve to convince us that Christ is the most excelling Object, and lives most up to the Divine Pattern, doing what God does, that must needs be the most wise, excellent, understanding Soul. Now will not a little reason serve to convince us that christ is the most excelling Object, cc vvz av-ds p-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1, vdg r-crq np1 vdz, cst vmb av vbi dt av-ds j, j, vvg n1 av vmb xx dt j n1 vvi pc-acp vvi pno12 d np1 vbz dt av-ds j-vvg n1, (21) sermon (DIV2) 375 Page 199
3233 2. A doubting and unbelieving frame of Spirit. He that cometh unto God must believe that he is, 2. A doubting and unbelieving frame of Spirit. He that comes unto God must believe that he is, crd dt vvg cc vvg n1 pp-f n1. pns31 cst vvz p-acp np1 vmb vvi cst pns31 vbz, (21) sermon (DIV2) 380 Page 200
3215 and therefore to be preferred to all sublunary enjoyments? Doth not the Scripture represent him to us as altogether desires, as the chiefest of ten thousand, as the well beloved of the Father in whom he is well pleased, as he whom we ought to love with all our heart, all our Soul, all our Strength? Doth not the Father, the Heavenly Father love him above all other objects? To which of the Angels said he at any time. and Therefore to be preferred to all sublunary enjoyments? Does not the Scripture represent him to us as altogether Desires, as the chiefest of ten thousand, as the well Beloved of the Father in whom he is well pleased, as he whom we ought to love with all our heart, all our Soul, all our Strength? Does not the Father, the Heavenly Father love him above all other objects? To which of the Angels said he At any time. cc av pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d j n2? vdz xx dt n1 vvi pno31 p-acp pno12 p-acp av vvz, p-acp dt js-jn pp-f crd crd, p-acp dt av vvn pp-f dt n1 p-acp ro-crq pns31 vbz av vvn, c-acp pns31 ro-crq pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi p-acp d po12 n1, d po12 n1, d po12 n1? vdz xx dt n1, dt j n1 vvb pno31 p-acp d j-jn n2? p-acp r-crq pp-f dt n2 vvd pns31 p-acp d n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 375 Page 199
3216 Thou art my Son, this day I have begotten thee; Thou art my Son, this day I have begotten thee; pns21 vb2r po11 n1, d n1 pns11 vhb vvn pno21; (21) sermon (DIV2) 375 Page 199
3217 and again, I will be to him a Father, and he shall be to me a Son, — He was brought up with the Father, and again, I will be to him a Father, and he shall be to me a Son, — He was brought up with the Father, cc av, pns11 vmb vbi p-acp pno31 dt n1, cc pns31 vmb vbi p-acp pno11 dt n1, — pns31 vbds vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1, (21) sermon (DIV2) 375 Page 199
3218 and daily his delight, rejoycing alwaies before him. and daily his delight, rejoicing always before him. cc av-j po31 n1, vvg av p-acp pno31. (21) sermon (DIV2) 375 Page 199
3219 3. This will speak an heavenly sublimated Soul, purged from the dregs of sensuality and from an earthly mind, a Soul risen with Christ, and seeking the things which are above, Col. 3. 1. The preference of Wine, any sensual satisfactions, 3. This will speak an heavenly sublimated Soul, purged from the dregs of sensuality and from an earthly mind, a Soul risen with christ, and seeking the things which Are above, Col. 3. 1. The preference of Wine, any sensual satisfactions, crd d vmb vvi dt j vvn n1, vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 cc p-acp dt j n1, dt n1 vvn p-acp np1, cc vvg dt n2 r-crq vbr a-acp, np1 crd crd dt n1 pp-f n1, d j n2, (21) sermon (DIV2) 376 Page 199
3220 or any sensible enjoyments to the loves of Christ, speaks a dirty Soul, that feedeth upon carrion, or any sensible enjoyments to the loves of christ, speaks a dirty Soul, that feeds upon carrion, cc d j n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, vvz dt j n1, cst vvz p-acp n1, (21) sermon (DIV2) 376 Page 199
3221 and can be filled with wind. and can be filled with wind. cc vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 376 Page 199
3222 Lastly, You have heard what an argument this will supply a Soul with in all its addresses and applications to God for any grace or favour, no argument can be more moving, more prevailing with God, none that layeth hold upon more promises, Lastly, You have herd what an argument this will supply a Soul with in all its Addresses and applications to God for any grace or favour, no argument can be more moving, more prevailing with God, none that Layeth hold upon more promises, ord, pn22 vhb vvn r-crq dt n1 d vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp p-acp d po31 n2 cc n2 p-acp np1 p-acp d n1 cc n1, dx n1 vmb vbi av-dc j-vvg, av-dc j-vvg p-acp np1, pi cst vvz n1 p-acp dc n2, (21) sermon (DIV2) 377 Page 199
3223 or that toucheth God more as a tender Father. or that touches God more as a tender Father. cc d vvz np1 av-dc p-acp dt j n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 377 Page 199
3224 O therefore labour for this frame of Spirit, and give your Souls no rest until you find that they indeed do prefer the love of Christ before all other things in Heaven and Earth. O Therefore labour for this frame of Spirit, and give your Souls no rest until you find that they indeed do prefer the love of christ before all other things in Heaven and Earth. sy av vvi p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, cc vvb po22 n2 dx n1 c-acp pn22 vvb cst pns32 av vdb vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d j-jn n2 p-acp n1 cc n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 377 Page 199
3225 Secondly, This notion calleth to all you who profess Godliness, and to any thing of the Spirit of Adoption, which teacheth to cry Abba Father, to take heed of a Carnal mind, an heart cleaving to any created comforts in excessive degrees, Secondly, This notion calls to all you who profess Godliness, and to any thing of the Spirit of Adoption, which Teaches to cry Abba Father, to take heed of a Carnal mind, an heart cleaving to any created comforts in excessive Degrees, ord, d n1 vvz p-acp d pn22 r-crq vvb n1, cc p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vvz pc-acp vvi np1 n1, pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f dt j n1, dt n1 vvg p-acp d j-vvn n2 p-acp j n2, (21) sermon (DIV2) 378 Page 199
3226 so as for the enjoyment of them, or any of them to run the hazard of the loves of Christ; so as for the enjoyment of them, or any of them to run the hazard of the loves of christ; av c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32, cc d pp-f pno32 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1; (21) sermon (DIV2) 378 Page 199
3227 you will by it prejudice your souls in a great argument, which you might use at the Throne of Grace. you will by it prejudice your Souls in a great argument, which you might use At the Throne of Grace. pn22 vmb p-acp pn31 vvi po22 n2 p-acp dt j n1, r-crq pn22 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 378 Page 200
3228 There are amongst others, three distempers of heart, which those that would do much with God in Prayer must take heed of. There Are among Others, three distempers of heart, which those that would do much with God in Prayer must take heed of. pc-acp vbr p-acp n2-jn, crd n2 pp-f n1, r-crq d cst vmd vdi av-d p-acp np1 p-acp n1 vmb vvi n1 pp-f. (21) sermon (DIV2) 378 Page 200
3229 1. A revengeful, not forgiving frame of Spirit. 1. A revengeful, not forgiving frame of Spirit. crd dt j, xx j-vvg n1 pp-f n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 379 Page 200
3230 It is a dreadful Text, Mat. 6. 15. But if you forgive not men their trespasses, It is a dreadful Text, Mathew 6. 15. But if you forgive not men their Trespasses, pn31 vbz dt j n1, np1 crd crd cc-acp cs pn22 vvb xx n2 po32 n2, (21) sermon (DIV2) 379 Page 200
3231 neither will your Heavenly Father forgive you. neither will your Heavenly Father forgive you. dx vmb po22 j n1 vvb pn22. (21) sermon (DIV2) 379 Page 200
3232 Our Saviour hath taught us to pray, Forgive us our Debts, as we forgive our Debtors. Our Saviour hath taught us to pray, Forgive us our Debts, as we forgive our Debtors. po12 n1 vhz vvn pno12 pc-acp vvi, vvb pno12 po12 n2, c-acp pns12 vvb po12 n2. (21) sermon (DIV2) 379 Page 200
3234 and that he is a rewarder of them that seek him, he that lifts up his hands unto God, must lift up pure hands, and that without doubting? and that he is a rewarder of them that seek him, he that lifts up his hands unto God, must lift up pure hands, and that without doubting? cc cst pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f pno32 cst vvb pno31, pns31 cst vvz a-acp po31 n2 p-acp np1, vmb vvi a-acp j n2, cc cst p-acp vvg? (21) sermon (DIV2) 380 Page 200
3235 3. Thirdly, A Carnal heart, cleaving to the world, & preferring the things of the world, to the loves of Christ, 3. Thirdly, A Carnal heart, cleaving to the world, & preferring the things of the world, to the loves of christ, crd ord, dt j n1, vvg p-acp dt n1, cc vvg dt n2 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, (21) sermon (DIV2) 381 Page 200
3236 & the good things of Grace. Lastly. & the good things of Grace. Lastly. cc dt j n2 pp-f n1. ord. (21) sermon (DIV2) 381 Page 200
3237 Is this such an argument of force with God? Let then such as can use it in truth make use of it, I doubt not but I speak to many, who can in truth say, that they value the loves of Christ the tokens of his special, Is this such an argument of force with God? Let then such as can use it in truth make use of it, I doubt not but I speak to many, who can in truth say, that they valve the loves of christ the tokens of his special, vbz d d dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1? vvb av d c-acp vmb vvi pn31 p-acp n1 vvi n1 pp-f pn31, pns11 vvb xx cc-acp pns11 vvb p-acp d, r-crq vmb p-acp n1 vvi, cst pns32 vvb dt n2 pp-f np1 dt n2 pp-f po31 j, (21) sermon (DIV2) 382 Page 200
3238 and distinguishing love above all earthly contentments; and distinguishing love above all earthly contentment's; cc j-vvg n1 p-acp d j n2; (21) sermon (DIV2) 382 Page 200
3239 when you go to God plead this, take unto you words, and say, Lord, let me be made a partaker of thy special distinguishing love, thou knowest that my Soul valueth it above mountains of Gold, Rocks of Pearl, when you go to God plead this, take unto you words, and say, Lord, let me be made a partaker of thy special distinguishing love, thou Knowest that my Soul valueth it above Mountains of Gold, Rocks of Pearl, c-crq pn22 vvb p-acp np1 vvb d, vvb p-acp pn22 n2, cc vvi, n1, vvb pno11 vbi vvn dt n1 pp-f po21 j j-vvg n1, pns21 vv2 cst po11 n1 vvz pn31 p-acp n2 pp-f n1, n2 pp-f n1, (21) sermon (DIV2) 382 Page 200
3240 or ten thousand Rivers of Oil. But possibly some may say, This is to plead my own merit. or ten thousand rivers of Oil. But possibly Some may say, This is to plead my own merit. cc crd crd n2 pp-f np1 cc-acp av-j d vmb vvi, d vbz pc-acp vvi po11 d n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 382 Page 200
3241 I answer, no, for consider who it is that hath wrought in thy heart this value and esteem. I answer, no, for Consider who it is that hath wrought in thy heart this valve and esteem. pns11 vvi, uh-dx, c-acp vvb r-crq pn31 vbz cst vhz vvn p-acp po21 n1 d n1 cc n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 384 Page 200
3242 Is it not God? Did flesh and blood reveal any such thing unto thee; Is it not God? Did Flesh and blood reveal any such thing unto thee; vbz pn31 xx np1? vdd n1 cc n1 vvi d d n1 p-acp pno21; (21) sermon (DIV2) 384 Page 200
3243 thou dost not then plead thy own merit, thou only pleadest with God, from what he hath already wrought, and begun in thee. thou dost not then plead thy own merit, thou only pleadest with God, from what he hath already wrought, and begun in thee. pns21 vd2 xx av vvi po21 d n1, pns21 av-j vv2 p-acp np1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vhz av vvn, cc vvn p-acp pno21. (21) sermon (DIV2) 384 Page 200
3244 2. It is but the pleading of the promise which God hath made to them that love him and keep his Commandments. 2. It is but the pleading of the promise which God hath made to them that love him and keep his commandments. crd pn31 vbz p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno32 cst vvb pno31 cc vvi po31 n2. (21) sermon (DIV2) 385 Page 200
3245 3. Neither dost thou plead thy esteem, and value for the loves of Christ, as meritorious, 3. Neither dost thou plead thy esteem, and valve for the loves of christ, as meritorious, crd av-d vd2 pns21 vvi po21 n1, cc n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, c-acp j, (21) sermon (DIV2) 386 Page 200
3246 as thinking that thy prizing the loves of Christ, meriteth the further manifestations of them to thy Soul, thou only pleadest it as a gracious habit wrought in thy Soul, by which God hath fulfilled in thy Soul the condition of the promise; as thinking that thy prizing the loves of christ, merits the further manifestations of them to thy Soul, thou only pleadest it as a gracious habit wrought in thy Soul, by which God hath fulfilled in thy Soul the condition of the promise; c-acp vvg cst po21 j-vvg dt n2 pp-f np1, vvz dt jc n2 pp-f pno32 p-acp po21 n1, pns21 av-j vv2 pn31 p-acp dt j n1 vvn p-acp po21 n1, p-acp r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp po21 n1 dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (21) sermon (DIV2) 386 Page 200
3247 thou only beggest of God, that he who hath wrought in thy Soul that condition to which he hath annexed his promise, would now fulfil also that promise to thy Soul which is annexed to that condition. thou only beggest of God, that he who hath wrought in thy Soul that condition to which he hath annexed his promise, would now fulfil also that promise to thy Soul which is annexed to that condition. pns21 av-j vv2 pp-f np1, cst pns31 r-crq vhz vvn p-acp po21 n1 cst n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vhz vvn po31 n1, vmd av vvi av d n1 p-acp po21 n1 r-crq vbz vvn p-acp d n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 386 Page 200
3248 Thus I have finished the discourses I designed upon the first Petition of the Spouse as pressed by her first Argument; Thus I have finished the discourses I designed upon the First Petition of the Spouse as pressed by her First Argument; av pns11 vhb vvn dt n2 pns11 vvd p-acp dt ord vvb pp-f dt n1 c-acp vvn p-acp po31 ord n1; (21) sermon (DIV2) 387 Page 200
3249 Let him kiss me with the kisses of his Mouth: For thy Loves are better than Wine. Let him kiss me with the Kisses of his Mouth: For thy Loves Are better than Wine. vvb pno31 vvi pno11 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1: c-acp po21 ng1 vbr av-jc cs n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 387 Page 200
3250 Sermon XIII. Canticles 1. 3. Because of the savour of thy good Ointments: Thy name is as an Ointment poured forth, therefore do the Virgins love thee. Sermon XIII. Canticles 1. 3. Because of the savour of thy good Ointments: Thy name is as an Ointment poured forth, Therefore do the Virgins love thee. n1 np1. n2 crd crd p-acp pp-f dt n1 pp-f po21 j n2: po21 n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 vvd av, av vdb dt ng1 n1 pno21. (22) sermon (DIV2) 387 Page 201
3251 I Proceed to the next Proposition, which I at first observed from these words, which I then largely opened. I Proceed to the next Proposition, which I At First observed from these words, which I then largely opened. pns11 vvb p-acp dt ord n1, r-crq pns11 p-acp ord vvn p-acp d n2, r-crq pns11 av av-j vvn. (22) sermon (DIV2) 388 Page 201
3530 His Name is, I, even I am he that blotteth out transgressions for my own Names sake: His Name is, I, even I am he that blots out transgressions for my own Names sake: po31 n1 vbz, pns11, av pns11 vbm pns31 cst vvz av n2 p-acp po11 d n2 n1: (23) sermon (DIV2) 439 Page 217
3252 Christ hath good Ointments, which cast a savour, my meaning is (according to my former explication of the words) That the Lord Jesus Christ, is filled with the graces of the blessed Spirit, which in themselves are as good Ointments, christ hath good Ointments, which cast a savour, my meaning is (according to my former explication of the words) That the Lord jesus christ, is filled with the graces of the blessed Spirit, which in themselves Are as good Ointments, np1 vhz j n2, r-crq vvd dt n1, po11 n1 vbz (p-acp p-acp po11 j n1 pp-f dt n2) d dt n1 np1 np1, vbz vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j-vvn n1, r-crq p-acp px32 vbr a-acp j n2, (22) sermon (DIV2) 389 Page 201
3253 and whose excellency is discerned by every true Believer, by every Soul that is espoused to the Lord Jesus Christ (to use the Apostles phrase, I have espoused you to one Husband.) For a further discourse upon this Proposition, let me first shew you, and whose excellency is discerned by every true Believer, by every Soul that is espoused to the Lord jesus christ (to use the Apostles phrase, I have espoused you to one Husband.) For a further discourse upon this Proposition, let me First show you, cc rg-crq n1 vbz vvn p-acp d j n1, p-acp d n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 np1 np1 (pc-acp vvi dt n2 n1, pns11 vhb vvn pn22 p-acp crd n1.) p-acp dt jc n1 p-acp d n1, vvb pno11 ord vvi pn22, (22) sermon (DIV2) 389 Page 201
3254 1. What I mean by Christs Grace, and when I say he is full of the Graces of the holy Spirit. 1. What I mean by Christ Grace, and when I say he is full of the Graces of the holy Spirit. crd q-crq pns11 vvb p-acp npg1 n1, cc c-crq pns11 vvb pns31 vbz j pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt j n1. (22) sermon (DIV2) 390 Page 201
3255 2. In what respects these graces are like to good Ointments. 3. What particular graces of the Spirit, are thus like to good Ointments. 2. In what respects these graces Are like to good Ointments. 3. What particular graces of the Spirit, Are thus like to good Ointments. crd p-acp r-crq vvz d n2 vbr av-j p-acp j n2. crd q-crq j n2 pp-f dt n1, vbr av av-j p-acp j n2. (22) sermon (DIV2) 391 Page 201
3256 4. Whence it is that they are discerned, and more effectually discerned by a gracious heart than another. 4. Whence it is that they Are discerned, and more effectually discerned by a gracious heart than Another. crd c-crq pn31 vbz d pns32 vbr vvn, cc av-dc av-j vvn p-acp dt j n1 cs j-jn. (22) sermon (DIV2) 393 Page 201
3257 We read in the Psalmist that Christ was anointed mith the Oil of gladness above his fellows, Heb. 1. 3. That he was anointed with the Holy Ghost, We read in the Psalmist that christ was anointed mith the Oil of gladness above his Fellows, Hebrew 1. 3. That he was anointed with the Holy Ghost, pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 cst np1 vbds vvn ord dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n2, np1 crd crd cst pns31 vbds vvn p-acp dt j n1, (22) sermon (DIV2) 393 Page 201
3258 and with power, Acts 10. 38. That phrase in the Epistle to the Hebrews; borrowed out of Psal. 45. as I shewed you, is excellently interpreted by John: God gave not the Spirit unto him by measure, Joh. 3. 34. The Grace of God was said to be upon him, Luk. 2. 40. and he is said to be full of Grace and Truth, Joh. 1. 14. Grace in Scripture, and with power, Acts 10. 38. That phrase in the Epistle to the Hebrews; borrowed out of Psalm 45. as I showed you, is excellently interpreted by John: God gave not the Spirit unto him by measure, John 3. 34. The Grace of God was said to be upon him, Luk. 2. 40. and he is said to be full of Grace and Truth, John 1. 14. Grace in Scripture, cc p-acp n1, n2 crd crd cst n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt np1; vvd av pp-f np1 crd p-acp pns11 vvd pn22, vbz av-j vvn p-acp np1: np1 vvd xx dt n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp n1, np1 crd crd dt vvb pp-f np1 vbds vvn pc-acp vbi p-acp pno31, np1 crd crd cc pns31 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi j pp-f n1 cc n1, np1 crd crd n1 p-acp n1, (22) sermon (DIV2) 393 Page 201
3259 as it relateth unto God, is usually taken in one of these two senses: as it relateth unto God, is usually taken in one of these two Senses: c-acp pn31 vvz p-acp np1, vbz av-j vvn p-acp crd pp-f d crd n2: (22) sermon (DIV2) 393 Page 201
3260 1. For the favour, and free love of God by which a Person is accepted of God, 1. For the favour, and free love of God by which a Person is accepted of God, crd p-acp dt n1, cc j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp r-crq dt n1 vbz vvn pp-f np1, (22) sermon (DIV2) 394 Page 201
3261 and so Grace is in St. Pauls Epistles to the Romans and Galatians, and in his other Epistles opposed to works; thus we are said to be justified by Grace, saved by Grace. and so Grace is in Saint Paul's Epistles to the Romans and Galatians, and in his other Epistles opposed to works; thus we Are said to be justified by Grace, saved by Grace. cc av vvb vbz p-acp n1 npg1 n2 p-acp dt np1 cc np1, cc p-acp po31 j-jn n2 vvn p-acp n2; av pns12 vbr vvd pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1, vvn p-acp n1. (22) sermon (DIV2) 394 Page 202
3262 In this sense it is also in Scripture applied to Creatures; In this sense it is also in Scripture applied to Creatures; p-acp d n1 pn31 vbz av p-acp n1 vvn p-acp n2; (22) sermon (DIV2) 394 Page 202
3263 Esther obtained Grace (that is favour) in the sight of the King, Esther 2. 17. and so in many other Texts. Or 2dly it is taken, Esther obtained Grace (that is favour) in the sighed of the King, Esther 2. 17. and so in many other Texts. Or 2dly it is taken, np1 vvn n1 (cst vbz n1) p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd crd cc av p-acp d j-jn n2. cc av pn31 vbz vvn, (22) sermon (DIV2) 394 Page 202
3264 For some holy and virtuous qualities, and dispositions, by which (our Persons being first accepted in Christ) we are acceptable unto God: For Some holy and virtuous qualities, and dispositions, by which (our Persons being First accepted in christ) we Are acceptable unto God: p-acp d j cc j n2, cc n2, p-acp r-crq (po12 n2 vbg ord vvn p-acp np1) pns12 vbr j p-acp np1: (22) sermon (DIV2) 395 Page 202
3265 Thus it is said, Joh. 1. 16. Of his fulness we have all received Grace for Grace; Thus it is said, John 1. 16. Of his fullness we have all received Grace for Grace; av pn31 vbz vvn, np1 crd crd pp-f po31 n1 pns12 vhb d vvn n1 p-acp n1; (22) sermon (DIV2) 395 Page 202
3294 and made higher than the Heavens, who needed not daily as those High Priests (under the law) to offer up Sacrifice, and made higher than the Heavens, who needed not daily as those High Priests (under the law) to offer up Sacrifice, cc vvd jc cs dt n2, r-crq vvd xx av-j c-acp d j n2 (p-acp dt n1) pc-acp vvi a-acp n1, (22) sermon (DIV2) 403 Page 204
3295 first for his own Sins, then for the People, &c. Heb. 7. 26. 27. First for his own Sins, then for the People, etc. Hebrew 7. 26. 27. ord p-acp po31 d n2, av p-acp dt n1, av np1 crd crd crd (22) sermon (DIV2) 403 Page 204
3567 how sweet is the name of a Mediator, when it is brought to a sense of its sin, how sweet is the name of a Mediator, when it is brought to a sense of its since, c-crq j vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-crq pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (23) sermon (DIV2) 444 Page 219
3266 thus Love is called a Grace, 2 ▪ Cor. 8. 6. and in this sense the Apostle telleth the Corinthians, God is able to make all Grace to abound to them, 2 Cor. 8. 9. In this sense we are commanded to grow in Grace, that is in holy & virtuous dispositions, or habits, 2 Pet. 3. 18. It is expounded by 2 Pet. 1. 5. Add to your 〈 ◊ 〉 virtue; thus Love is called a Grace, 2 ▪ Cor. 8. 6. and in this sense the Apostle Telleth the Corinthians, God is able to make all Grace to abound to them, 2 Cor. 8. 9. In this sense we Are commanded to grow in Grace, that is in holy & virtuous dispositions, or habits, 2 Pet. 3. 18. It is expounded by 2 Pet. 1. 5. Add to your 〈 ◊ 〉 virtue; av vvb vbz vvn dt n1, crd ▪ np1 crd crd cc p-acp d n1 dt n1 vvz dt np1, np1 vbz j pc-acp vvi d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, crd np1 crd crd p-acp d n1 pns12 vbr vvn p-acp vvb p-acp n1, cst vbz p-acp j cc j n2, cc n2, crd np1 crd crd pn31 vbz vvn p-acp crd np1 crd crd vvb p-acp po22 〈 sy 〉 n1; (22) sermon (DIV2) 395 Page 202
3267 and to virtue, knowledge; and to knowledge, temperance; and to temperance, patience; and to patience, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly-kindness; and to brotherly-kindness, charity. The Grace of Christ is taken in a double sense. and to virtue, knowledge; and to knowledge, temperance; and to temperance, patience; and to patience, godliness; and to godliness, Brotherly kindness; and to Brotherly kindness, charity. The Grace of christ is taken in a double sense. cc p-acp n1, n1; cc p-acp n1, n1; cc p-acp n1, n1; cc p-acp n1, n1; cc p-acp n1, n1; cc p-acp n1, n1. dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1. (22) sermon (DIV2) 395 Page 202
3268 1. Subjectively, For that free love, and favour, which is subjected in Christ, and being in him as its Fountain, floweth from him to cur Souls. 1. Subjectively, For that free love, and favour, which is subjected in christ, and being in him as its Fountain, flows from him to cur Souls. crd av-j, c-acp cst j n1, cc n1, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp np1, cc vbg p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 n1, vvz p-acp pno31 p-acp n1 n2. (22) sermon (DIV2) 396 Page 202
3269 In this sense Christ is said to be sail of Grace, and truth, full of love, free love towards his Peoples Souls, In this sense christ is said to be sail of Grace, and truth, full of love, free love towards his Peoples Souls, p-acp d n1 np1 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi n1 pp-f n1, cc n1, j pp-f n1, j n1 p-acp po31 ng1 n2, (22) sermon (DIV2) 396 Page 202
3270 and truly in this sense Grace comes by Jesus Christ, for out of him God loveth no Soul. In this sense the Apostle wisheth to the Romans, Grace and peace from God our Father, and truly in this sense Grace comes by jesus christ, for out of him God loves no Soul. In this sense the Apostle wishes to the Roman, Grace and peace from God our Father, cc av-j p-acp d n1 n1 vvz p-acp np1 np1, c-acp av pp-f pno31 np1 vvz dx n1 p-acp d n1 dt n1 vvz p-acp dt njp2, n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 po12 n1, (22) sermon (DIV2) 396 Page 202
3271 and from the Lord Jesus Christ. and from the Lord jesus christ. cc p-acp dt n1 np1 np1. (22) sermon (DIV2) 396 Page 202
3272 Take Grace in this sense, Christ is the Subject of it, and the medium by whom it floweth from the Eternal Father to the Children of men; Take Grace in this sense, christ is the Subject of it, and the medium by whom it flows from the Eternal Father to the Children of men; vvb n1 p-acp d n1, np1 vbz dt j-jn pp-f pn31, cc dt fw-la p-acp ro-crq pn31 vvz p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2; (22) sermon (DIV2) 396 Page 202
3273 he himself was from Eternity, beloved of God, and that both necessarily, and freely, being his Fathers Son, begotten from Eternity, the Father loved him, delighted in him; he himself was from Eternity, Beloved of God, and that both necessarily, and freely, being his Father's Son, begotten from Eternity, the Father loved him, delighted in him; pns31 px31 vbds p-acp n1, vvn pp-f np1, cc cst d av-j, cc av-j, vbg po31 ng1 n1, vvn p-acp n1, dt n1 vvd pno31, vvd p-acp pno31; (22) sermon (DIV2) 396 Page 202
3274 and indeed in this sense Christ may be said to have been the object of Grace, but he was not anointed with this in time, he had it from before all times, only as to the Grace of Ʋnion, the humane Nature, and indeed in this sense christ may be said to have been the Object of Grace, but he was not anointed with this in time, he had it from before all times, only as to the Grace of Ʋnion, the humane Nature, cc av p-acp d n1 np1 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vhi vbn dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp pns31 vbds xx vvn p-acp d p-acp n1, pns31 vhd pn31 p-acp p-acp d n2, av-j c-acp p-acp dt vvb pp-f n1, dt j n1, (22) sermon (DIV2) 396 Page 202
3275 until Christ assumed it was not beloved of God, Christ assuming it, it became the object of this Grace. until christ assumed it was not Beloved of God, christ assuming it, it became the Object of this Grace. c-acp np1 vvn pn31 vbds xx vvn pp-f np1, np1 vvg pn31, pn31 vvd dt n1 pp-f d n1. (22) sermon (DIV2) 396 Page 202
3276 2. But secondly the Grace of Christ is also taken objectively for that Grace which was poured out on Christ as Mediator, and this is either; 2. But secondly the Grace of christ is also taken objectively for that Grace which was poured out on christ as Mediator, and this is either; crd p-acp ord dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz av vvn av-j p-acp d n1 r-crq vbds vvn av p-acp np1 p-acp n1, cc d vbz av-d; (22) sermon (DIV2) 397 Page 202
3277 1. The Grace of Ʋnion, which is the free love of God assuming the humane nature into a personal union with the Divine Nature, in which thing God put a great deal of dignity upon, 1. The Grace of Ʋnion, which is the free love of God assuming the humane nature into a personal Union with the Divine Nature, in which thing God put a great deal of dignity upon, crd dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvg dt j n1 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, p-acp r-crq n1 np1 vvd dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp, (22) sermon (DIV2) 398 Page 202
3278 and shewed a great deal of love unto our Nature. and showed a great deal of love unto our Nature. cc vvd dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po12 n1. (22) sermon (DIV2) 398 Page 203
3296 2. The Graces of Christ were like good Oils, or Ointments, as they were used in Sacrifice, they cannot indeed so properly be called a Sacrifice, but they were as the Oyl poured upon the meat offering. There is a dispute whether the Passive Obedience of Christ only, 2. The Graces of christ were like good Oils, or Ointments, as they were used in Sacrifice, they cannot indeed so properly be called a Sacrifice, but they were as the Oil poured upon the meat offering. There is a dispute whither the Passive obedience of christ only, crd dt n2 pp-f np1 vbdr av-j j n2, cc n2, c-acp pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp n1, pns32 vmbx av av av-j vbi vvn dt n1, p-acp pns32 vbdr p-acp dt n1 vvd p-acp dt n1 vvg. pc-acp vbz dt n1 cs dt j n1 pp-f np1 av-j, (22) sermon (DIV2) 404 Page 204
3279 2. The grace of Sanctification, by which I understand not the same which the Children of God receive upon Regeneration, when of unholy they are made holy, of impure they are made pure, of proud they are made humble, &c. But those holy dispositions, and qualifications, which were found in Christ, considered as the Son of Man by vertue of the union of the Divine Nature, with the Humane Nature, and his anointing with the Holy Ghost (not given by measure unto him) by which he was not only acceptable to his Father as Mediator, but he is also exceeding lovely to his Saints. 2. The grace of Sanctification, by which I understand not the same which the Children of God receive upon Regeneration, when of unholy they Are made holy, of impure they Are made pure, of proud they Are made humble, etc. But those holy dispositions, and qualifications, which were found in christ, considered as the Son of Man by virtue of the Union of the Divine Nature, with the Humane Nature, and his anointing with the Holy Ghost (not given by measure unto him) by which he was not only acceptable to his Father as Mediator, but he is also exceeding lovely to his Saints. crd dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp r-crq pns11 vvb xx dt d r-crq dt n2 pp-f np1 vvi p-acp n1, c-crq pp-f j pns32 vbr vvn j, pp-f j pns32 vbr vvn j, pp-f j pns32 vbr vvn j, av p-acp d j n2, cc n2, r-crq vbdr vvn p-acp np1, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, p-acp dt j n1, cc po31 vvg p-acp dt j n1 (xx vvn p-acp n1 p-acp pno31) p-acp r-crq pns31 vbds xx av-j j p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1, p-acp pns31 vbz av av-vvg j p-acp po31 n2. (22) sermon (DIV2) 399 Page 203
3280 So that when I say Christ hath good Ointments; abundance of Grace; I understand, So that when I say christ hath good Ointments; abundance of Grace; I understand, av cst c-crq pns11 vvb np1 vhz j n2; n1 pp-f n1; pns11 vvb, (22) sermon (DIV2) 399 Page 203
3281 1. Abundance of free love which dwelt in him as God over all blessed for ever, to be dispensed out according to the particular exigencies of all his Peoples Souls. 1. Abundance of free love which dwelled in him as God over all blessed for ever, to be dispensed out according to the particular exigencies of all his Peoples Souls. crd n1 pp-f j n1 r-crq vvd p-acp pno31 p-acp np1 p-acp d j-vvn p-acp av, p-acp vbb vvn av vvg p-acp dt j n2 pp-f d po31 ng1 n2. (22) sermon (DIV2) 400 Page 203
3282 2. Many gracious dispositions, which eminently dwelling in the God-Head from all Eternity, were also by the Spirit, poured out upon the Humane Nature in his Incarnation. 2. Many gracious dispositions, which eminently Dwelling in the God-Head from all Eternity, were also by the Spirit, poured out upon the Humane Nature in his Incarnation. crd d j n2, r-crq av-j vvg p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n1, vbdr av p-acp dt n1, vvd av p-acp dt j n1 p-acp po31 n1. (22) sermon (DIV2) 401 Page 203
3283 These are here called by a Metaphor Ointments, and good Ointments. These Are Here called by a Metaphor Ointments, and good Ointments. d vbr av vvn p-acp dt n1 n2, cc j n2. (22) sermon (DIV2) 401 Page 203
3284 1. Because by the communication of these from the Divine to the Humane Nature, in the personal union of both Natures in the Lord Jesus Christ, Christ was sanctified and set apart, 1. Because by the communication of these from the Divine to the Humane Nature, in the personal Union of both Nature's in the Lord jesus christ, christ was sanctified and Set apart, crd p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f d p-acp dt j-jn p-acp dt j n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n2 p-acp dt n1 np1 np1, np1 vbds vvn cc vvn av, (22) sermon (DIV2) 402 Page 203
3285 and constituted as a person fit to be our High Priest and King. and constituted as a person fit to be our High Priest and King. cc vvn p-acp dt n1 j pc-acp vbi po12 j n1 cc n1. (22) sermon (DIV2) 402 Page 203
3286 This (as I told you in my last discourse) was one of the sacred uses of Oil, which the Jews made, there was a sweet anointing Oil, made by Gods special prescript, This (as I told you in my last discourse) was one of the sacred uses of Oil, which the jews made, there was a sweet anointing Oil, made by God's special prescript, np1 (c-acp pns11 vvd pn22 p-acp po11 ord n1) vbds crd pp-f dt j n2 pp-f n1, r-crq dt np2 vvd, pc-acp vbds dt j vvg n1, vvn p-acp npg1 j n1, (22) sermon (DIV2) 403 Page 203
3287 for the consecration of the High Priest, the Tabernacle, and their holy Utensils; with this also they anointed their Kings. for the consecration of the High Priest, the Tabernacle, and their holy Utensils; with this also they anointed their Kings. p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, dt n1, cc po32 j n2; p-acp d av pns32 vvd po32 n2. (22) sermon (DIV2) 403 Page 203
3288 This did but typify the anointing of the Holy Ghost; This did but typify the anointing of the Holy Ghost; d vdd p-acp vvi dt vvg pp-f dt j n1; (22) sermon (DIV2) 403 Page 203
3289 and by the receiving of this Ʋnction Christ was constituted our High-Priest, and the King upon the Holy Hill of Sion. and by the receiving of this Ʋnction christ was constituted our High-Priest, and the King upon the Holy Hill of Sion. cc p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f d n1 np1 vbds vvn po12 n1, cc dt n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1. (22) sermon (DIV2) 403 Page 203
3290 By the Grace of Hypostatical Ʋnion he was made so: By the Grace of Hypostatical Ʋnion he was made so: p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1 pns31 vbds vvn av: (22) sermon (DIV2) 403 Page 203
3291 I mean by the union of the Divine and Humane Nature in the one Person of Christ. I mean by the Union of the Divine and Humane Nature in the one Person of christ. pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn cc j n1 p-acp dt crd n1 pp-f np1. (22) sermon (DIV2) 403 Page 203
3292 Christ indeed had an Essential Kingdom, equal with the Father by his Eternal Generation, but he obtained his Mediatory Kingdom, by vertue of his Incarnation, and Ʋnction. The new and living way was consecrated for us through the vail, that is to say, his flesh, Thus he was made our High-Priest, our King, our Prophet; christ indeed had an Essential Kingdom, equal with the Father by his Eternal Generation, but he obtained his Mediatory Kingdom, by virtue of his Incarnation, and Ʋnction. The new and living Way was consecrated for us through the Vail, that is to say, his Flesh, Thus he was made our High-Priest, our King, our Prophet; np1 av vhd dt j n1, j-jn p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 j n1, p-acp pns31 vvd po31 j n1, p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc n1. dt j cc j-vvg n1 vbds vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1, cst vbz pc-acp vvi, po31 n1, av pns31 vbds vvn po12 n1, po12 n1, po12 n1; (22) sermon (DIV2) 403 Page 203
3293 and by his gracious dispositions and qualifications, he was made fit for a Mediator. For such an High Priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from Sinners, and by his gracious dispositions and qualifications, he was made fit for a Mediator. For such an High Priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from Sinners, cc p-acp po31 j n2 cc n2, pns31 vbds vvn j p-acp dt n1. p-acp d dt j n1 vvd pno12, r-crq vbz j, j, j, vvb p-acp n2, (22) sermon (DIV2) 403 Page 203
3297 or his Active obedience also, be imputed to us, and be our righteousness; not to meddle with that, supposing his passive obedience to have alone been the Sacrifice, yet his Active obedience must be allowed, or his Active Obedience also, be imputed to us, and be our righteousness; not to meddle with that, supposing his passive Obedience to have alone been the Sacrifice, yet his Active Obedience must be allowed, cc po31 j n1 av, vbb vvn p-acp pno12, cc vbi po12 n1; xx pc-acp vvi p-acp d, vvg po31 j n1 pc-acp vhi av-j vbn dt n1, av po31 j n1 vmb vbi vvn, (22) sermon (DIV2) 404 Page 204
3298 as the Oyl poured upon it. as the Oil poured upon it. c-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp pn31. (22) sermon (DIV2) 404 Page 204
3299 The meat offering was usually some Beast or Bird slain, but then they were to come, and pour Oyl upon it. The meat offering was usually Some Beast or Bird slave, but then they were to come, and pour Oil upon it. dt n1 vvg vbds av-j d n1 cc n1 vvn, cc-acp cs pns32 vbdr pc-acp vvi, cc vvb n1 p-acp pn31. (22) sermon (DIV2) 404 Page 204
3300 Christs death upon the Cross was his offering: That was the Sacrifice, but his Graces were as the Oyl poured upon this offering, had not he that died been pure, and holy, righteous, Christ death upon the Cross was his offering: That was the Sacrifice, but his Graces were as the Oil poured upon this offering, had not he that died been pure, and holy, righteous, npg1 n1 p-acp dt n1 vbds po31 vvg: cst vbds dt n1, p-acp po31 n2 vbdr p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp d vvg, vhd xx pns31 cst vvd vbi j, cc j, j, (22) sermon (DIV2) 404 Page 204
3301 and separate from sinners, meek, obedient, &c. he could not have been accepted for others, and separate from Sinners, meek, obedient, etc. he could not have been accepted for Others, cc vvi p-acp n2, j, j, av pns31 vmd xx vhi vbn vvn p-acp n2-jn, (22) sermon (DIV2) 404 Page 204
3302 for he must have offered for himself, as the Apostle teacheth us, Heb. 7. 26, 27. Thus his personal graces, and perfections, were like good Oils, with respect to the use of Oil in Sacrifice, upon the account of them it was that he offered up to his Father a Sacrifice for the Sins of his People, which was acceptable. Thirdly. for he must have offered for himself, as the Apostle Teaches us, Hebrew 7. 26, 27. Thus his personal graces, and perfections, were like good Oils, with respect to the use of Oil in Sacrifice, upon the account of them it was that he offered up to his Father a Sacrifice for the Sins of his People, which was acceptable. Thirdly. c-acp pns31 vmb vhi vvn p-acp px31, c-acp dt n1 vvz pno12, np1 crd crd, crd av po31 j n2, cc n2, vbdr av-j j n2, p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32 pn31 vbds cst pns31 vvd a-acp p-acp po31 n1 dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, r-crq vbds j. ord. (22) sermon (DIV2) 404 Page 204
3303 The Personal Graces and perfections of Christ, were like good Oils for their sweet savour. The Personal Graces and perfections of christ, were like good Oils for their sweet savour. dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f np1, vbdr av-j j n2 p-acp po32 j n1. (22) sermon (DIV2) 405 Page 204
3304 These perfections are those things which make the name, and person of Christ as a sweet smelling savour in the Nostrils of every understanding gracious Soul; These perfections Are those things which make the name, and person of christ as a sweet smelling savour in the Nostrils of every understanding gracious Soul; d n2 vbr d n2 r-crq vvb dt n1, cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt j j-vvg n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1 j n1; (22) sermon (DIV2) 405 Page 204
3305 what is it which maketh any Soul love Christ; what is it which makes any Soul love christ; r-crq vbz pn31 r-crq vvz d n1 n1 np1; (22) sermon (DIV2) 405 Page 204
3306 what maketh its own private meditations of him, or the report which it receiveth of him, what makes its own private meditations of him, or the report which it receives of him, r-crq vvz po31 d j n2 pp-f pno31, cc dt n1 r-crq pn31 vvz pp-f pno31, (22) sermon (DIV2) 405 Page 204
3307 so exceeding sweet to the Soul, but these excellencies and perfections, which are in him: so exceeding sweet to the Soul, but these excellencies and perfections, which Are in him: av av-vvg j p-acp dt n1, cc-acp d n2 cc n2, r-crq vbr p-acp pno31: (22) sermon (DIV2) 405 Page 204
3308 His free, and infinite love, to the Sons and Daughters of Men, his pity and compassion, his slowness to conceive a wrath, His free, and infinite love, to the Sons and Daughters of Men, his pity and compassion, his slowness to conceive a wrath, po31 j, cc j n1, p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n2, po31 n1 cc n1, po31 n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, (22) sermon (DIV2) 405 Page 204
3309 and readiness to forgive, his freeness to heal his Peoples backslidings, his purity, and holiness, his patience and meekness: These are those things which make Christ appear so lovely, and amiable to gracious Souls. and readiness to forgive, his freeness to heal his Peoples backslidings, his purity, and holiness, his patience and meekness: These Are those things which make christ appear so lovely, and amiable to gracious Souls. cc n1 pc-acp vvi, po31 n1 pc-acp vvi po31 ng1 n2, po31 n1, cc n1, po31 n1 cc n1: d vbr d n2 r-crq vvb np1 vvi av j, cc j p-acp j n2. (22) sermon (DIV2) 405 Page 204
3310 Lastly like good Oils, they serve the Soul for food. Lastly like good Oils, they serve the Soul for food. ord vvb j n2, pns32 vvb dt n1 p-acp n1. (22) sermon (DIV2) 405 Page 204
3311 What doth a Soul that hungereth, and thirsteth after Righteousness seed upon, but the Righteousness of the Lord Jesus Christ? (some indeed have found a Righteousness of their own to feed upon, What does a Soul that hungereth, and Thirsteth After Righteousness seed upon, but the Righteousness of the Lord jesus christ? (Some indeed have found a Righteousness of their own to feed upon, q-crq vdz dt n1 cst vvz, cc vvz p-acp n1 n1 p-acp, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1 np1? (n1 av vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f po32 d pc-acp vvi p-acp, (22) sermon (DIV2) 405 Page 204
3312 but I doubt whether those Souls that feed on nothing else will appear fair, and well liking in the great day of the Lord:) Suppose a Soul pined away in the sense of its iniquities, what doth it live upon, but I doubt whither those Souls that feed on nothing Else will appear fair, and well liking in the great day of the Lord:) Suppose a Soul pined away in the sense of its iniquities, what does it live upon, cc-acp pns11 vvb cs d n2 cst vvb p-acp pix av vmb vvi j, cc av vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1:) vvb dt n1 vvd av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, r-crq vdz pn31 vvi p-acp, (22) sermon (DIV2) 405 Page 205
3313 but only the free Grace and mercy of God in the Lord Jesus Christ? As Hezekiah said in another case; By these things men live: but only the free Grace and mercy of God in the Lord jesus christ? As Hezekiah said in Another case; By these things men live: cc-acp av-j dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 np1 np1? p-acp np1 vvd p-acp j-jn n1; p-acp d n2 n2 vvb: (22) sermon (DIV2) 405 Page 205
3315 By the Righteousness of Christ I live, by thelove, pity, and tender mercies of Lord Jesus Christ I live: By the Righteousness of christ I live, by thelove, pity, and tender Mercies of Lord jesus christ I live: p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 pns11 vvb, p-acp vvi, n1, cc j n2 pp-f n1 np1 np1 pns11 vvb: (22) sermon (DIV2) 405 Page 205
3316 By his fulness of grace I live, for, of his fulness we receive Grace for Grace. By his fullness of grace I live, for, of his fullness we receive Grace for Grace. p-acp po31 n1 pp-f n1 pns11 vvb, p-acp, pp-f po31 n1 pns12 vvb n1 p-acp n1. (22) sermon (DIV2) 405 Page 205
3317 Thus you see how upon all accounts, The grace of Christ is like good Ointments. But thus much generally. Thus you see how upon all accounts, The grace of christ is like good Ointments. But thus much generally. av pn22 vvb c-crq p-acp d n2, dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz av-j j n2. cc-acp av av-d av-j. (22) sermon (DIV2) 405 Page 205
3318 We are upon a Bed of Spices, it is good for us to be here, let me therefore speak a little more particularly, shewing you particularly: We Are upon a Bed of Spices, it is good for us to be Here, let me Therefore speak a little more particularly, showing you particularly: pns12 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, pn31 vbz j p-acp pno12 pc-acp vbi av, vvb pno11 av vvi dt j av-dc av-j, vvg pn22 av-j: (22) sermon (DIV2) 406 Page 205
3319 What these Graces of our Lord Jesus Christ are, which are upon all these accounts, as good Oils, or good Ointments. What these Graces of our Lord jesus christ Are, which Are upon all these accounts, as good Oils, or good Ointments. q-crq d n2 pp-f po12 n1 np1 np1 vbr, r-crq vbr p-acp d d n2, c-acp j n2, cc j n2. (22) sermon (DIV2) 407 Page 205
3320 I shall answer this in several particulars: 1. The Grace of Ʋnion, is as a good O•l. I shall answer this in several particulars: 1. The Grace of Ʋnion, is as a good O•l. pns11 vmb vvi d p-acp j n2-j: crd dt n1 pp-f n1, vbz p-acp dt j n1. (22) sermon (DIV2) 408 Page 205
3321 There is a three-fold Union considerable with reference to Christ. 1. His Eternal Ʋnion with his Father. There is a threefold union considerable with Referente to christ. 1. His Eternal Ʋnion with his Father. pc-acp vbz dt j n1 j p-acp n1 p-acp np1. crd po31 j n1 p-acp po31 n1. (22) sermon (DIV2) 409 Page 205
3322 This is what he saith in the Gospel once, and again, I and my Father are one, but it is not proper to call this Grace. It was natural; This is what he Says in the Gospel once, and again, I and my Father Are one, but it is not proper to call this Grace. It was natural; d vbz q-crq pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 a-acp, cc av, sy cc po11 n1 vbr crd, p-acp pn31 vbz xx j pc-acp vvi d n1. pn31 vbds j; (22) sermon (DIV2) 409 Page 205
3323 his Generation who can declare? 2. The second is the Hypostatical Ʋnion of the Divine, and Humane Nature, in the One Person of the Mediator. This was Grace, the assumption of our Nature, to make one Person, with the Divine Nature, this was an act of Grace; it was not Natural, not Eternal, his Generation who can declare? 2. The second is the Hypostatical Ʋnion of the Divine, and Humane Nature, in the One Person of the Mediator. This was Grace, the Assump of our Nature, to make one Person, with the Divine Nature, this was an act of Grace; it was not Natural, not Eternal, po31 n1 r-crq vmb vvi? crd dt ord vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt j-jn, cc j n1, p-acp dt crd n1 pp-f dt n1. d vbds n1, dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, pc-acp vvi crd n1, p-acp dt j-jn n1, d vbds dt n1 pp-f n1; pn31 vbds xx j, xx j, (22) sermon (DIV2) 409 Page 205
3324 but the product of Divine, and free 〈 … 〉 time. but the product of Divine, and free 〈 … 〉 time. cc-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn, cc j 〈 … 〉 n1. (22) sermon (DIV2) 409 Page 205
3325 It was the Grace both of the first and of the second Person in the Trinity, to assume humane nature into an Union with the second Person. 3. There is an Ʋnion of Christ with Believers, I in you (saith Christ) and you in me. These are mysteries (the two latter I mean) not to be fully known, and understood, until Christs second coming. It was the Grace both of the First and of the second Person in the Trinity, to assume humane nature into an union with the second Person. 3. There is an Ʋnion of christ with Believers, I in you (Says christ) and you in me. These Are Mysteres (the two latter I mean) not to be Fully known, and understood, until Christ second coming. pn31 vbds dt vvb d pp-f dt ord cc pp-f dt ord n1 p-acp dt np1, pc-acp vvi j n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt ord n1. crd pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n2, pns11 p-acp pn22 (vvz np1) cc pn22 p-acp pno11. d vbr n2 (dt crd d pns11 vvb) xx pc-acp vbi av-j vvn, cc vvd, c-acp npg1 ord vvg. (22) sermon (DIV2) 409 Page 205
3326 At that day (saith our Blessed Lord) Joh. 14. 20. You shall know that I am in my Father, At that day (Says our Blessed Lord) John 14. 20. You shall know that I am in my Father, p-acp d n1 (vvz po12 j-vvn n1) np1 crd crd pn22 vmb vvi cst pns11 vbm p-acp po11 n1, (22) sermon (DIV2) 409 Page 205
3327 and you in me, and Lin you. That there is such a thing we know, how it is we do not know: and you in me, and Lin you. That there is such a thing we know, how it is we do not know: cc pn22 p-acp pno11, cc vvi pn22. d a-acp vbz d dt n1 pns12 vvb, c-crq pn31 vbz pns12 vdb xx vvi: (22) sermon (DIV2) 409 Page 205
3328 but in the mean time this is also of Grace. but in the mean time this is also of Grace. cc-acp p-acp dt j n1 d vbz av pp-f n1. (22) sermon (DIV2) 409 Page 205
3329 This in the second sense is terminated in Christ, in the last it is terminated in the truly believing Soul. I am sure both are as good Oils. This in the second sense is terminated in christ, in the last it is terminated in the truly believing Soul. I am sure both Are as good Oils. np1 p-acp dt ord n1 vbz vvn p-acp np1, p-acp dt ord pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt av-j vvg n1 pns11 vbm j av-d vbr p-acp j n2. (22) sermon (DIV2) 409 Page 205
3330 That Grace which was both from the Father, and himself considered as God, by which our Nature was assumed into a oneness with the Second Person in the God-Head. That Grace which was both from the Father, and himself considered as God, by which our Nature was assumed into a oneness with the Second Person in the God-Head. cst n1 r-crq vbds d p-acp dt n1, cc px31 vvn p-acp np1, p-acp r-crq po12 n1 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt ord n1 p-acp dt n1. (22) sermon (DIV2) 409 Page 206
3360 By this it knows, under the utmost sense of its own unrighteousness, that it hath a Righteousness, wherein it shall stand before God, and its Sins shall be as if they never had been; By this it knows, under the utmost sense of its own unrighteousness, that it hath a Righteousness, wherein it shall stand before God, and its Sins shall be as if they never had been; p-acp d pn31 vvz, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 d n1, cst pn31 vhz dt n1, c-crq pn31 vmb vvi p-acp np1, cc po31 n2 vmb vbi c-acp cs pns32 av-x vhd vbn; (22) sermon (DIV2) 411 Page 207
3331 This is like a good Oil, this was the sweet anointing Oil of his Consecration, by this he Was constituted out High-Priest, capacitated to offer a Sacrifice to his Father, both meritorious, and acceptable. As God he could not die, as meerly the Son of man he could not merit, as God-man, he could do both. This is like a good Oil, this was the sweet anointing Oil of his Consecration, by this he Was constituted out High-Priest, capacitated to offer a Sacrifice to his Father, both meritorious, and acceptable. As God he could not die, as merely the Son of man he could not merit, as God-man, he could do both. d vbz av-j dt j n1, d vbds dt j vvg n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp d pns31 vbds vvn av n1, vvd pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, d j, cc j. p-acp np1 pns31 vmd xx vvi, c-acp av-j dt n1 pp-f n1 pns31 vmd xx vvi, p-acp n1, pns31 vmd vdi av-d. (22) sermon (DIV2) 409 Page 206
3332 O this makes Christ exceeding lovely in the Eyes of a Spiritual intelligent Soul: O this makes christ exceeding lovely in the Eyes of a Spiritual intelligent Soul: sy d vvz np1 vvg j p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j j n1: (22) sermon (DIV2) 409 Page 206
3333 Christ as God is full of Glory and Majesty; but his Glory is invisible, his Majesty is incomprehensible; but now when the Word was made flesh, christ as God is full of Glory and Majesty; but his Glory is invisible, his Majesty is incomprehensible; but now when the Word was made Flesh, np1 p-acp np1 vbz j pp-f n1 cc n1; p-acp po31 n1 vbz j, po31 n1 vbz j; p-acp av c-crq dt n1 vbds vvn n1, (22) sermon (DIV2) 409 Page 206
3334 and came and dwelt amongst us, then as the Evangelist saith) we beheld his glory, as the glory of the only begotten Son of the Father, full of Grace and Truth. and Come and dwelled among us, then as the Evangelist Says) we beheld his glory, as the glory of the only begotten Son of the Father, full of Grace and Truth. cc vvd cc vvd p-acp pno12, av p-acp dt np1 vvz) pns12 vvd po31 n1, c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt av-j vvn n1 pp-f dt n1, j pp-f n1 cc n1. (22) sermon (DIV2) 409 Page 206
3335 All the comfort of a Soul dependeth upon Christs Incarnation, and what he did, and suffered, All the Comfort of a Soul dependeth upon Christ Incarnation, and what he did, and suffered, d dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz p-acp npg1 n1, cc r-crq pns31 vdd, cc vvd, (22) sermon (DIV2) 409 Page 206
3336 as manifested in the fl sh. as manifested in the fl sh. c-acp vvn p-acp dt zz wd. (22) sermon (DIV2) 409 Page 206
3337 Oh! how sweet this is to the Soul to think of this, together with the satisfaction, which by vertue of this, he gave to Divine Justice, Oh! how sweet this is to the Soul to think of this, together with the satisfaction, which by virtue of this, he gave to Divine justice, uh q-crq j d vbz p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pp-f d, av p-acp dt n1, r-crq p-acp n1 pp-f d, pns31 vvd p-acp j-jn n1, (22) sermon (DIV2) 409 Page 206
3338 and the daily intercession which he makes, together with the consideration, that in this Capacity he entred into the Heavens, as our forerunner; and we sit together with, and the daily Intercession which he makes, together with the consideration, that in this Capacity he entered into the Heavens, as our forerunner; and we fit together with, cc dt av-j n1 r-crq pns31 vvz, av p-acp dt n1, cst p-acp d n1 pns31 vvd p-acp dt n2, p-acp po12 n1; cc pns12 vvb av p-acp, (22) sermon (DIV2) 409 Page 206
3339 and in him in heavenly places (as the Apostle speaks) are matters of exceeding sweet Meditation; upon these the Soul liveth, and supporteth its faith. and in him in heavenly places (as the Apostle speaks) Are matters of exceeding sweet Meditation; upon these the Soul lives, and supporteth its faith. cc p-acp pno31 p-acp j n2 (c-acp dt n1 vvz) vbr n2 pp-f j-vvg j n1; p-acp d dt n1 vvz, cc vvz po31 n1. (22) sermon (DIV2) 409 Page 206
3340 The Grace of Ʋnion also considered in the last notion is exceeding sweet. The Grace of Ʋnion also considered in the last notion is exceeding sweet. dt n1 pp-f n1 av vvn p-acp dt ord n1 vbz av-vvg j. (22) sermon (DIV2) 409 Page 206
3341 This Grace is rooted in Christ, and terminated in the Soul. By this the Soul is consecrated to God, by vertue of this it is consecrated a Priest to offer up Spiritual Sacrifices to God acceptable through the beloved; This Grace is rooted in christ, and terminated in the Soul. By this the Soul is consecrated to God, by virtue of this it is consecrated a Priest to offer up Spiritual Sacrifices to God acceptable through the Beloved; d n1 vbz vvn p-acp np1, cc vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp d dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp np1, p-acp n1 pp-f d pn31 vbz vvn dt n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp j n2 p-acp np1 j p-acp dt j-vvn; (22) sermon (DIV2) 409 Page 206
3342 by this it is comforted and refreshed, when it is terrified with the thoughts of the disunion with God, occasioned by the fall of Adam, and that separation which its daily sins make betwixt God and it: by this it is comforted and refreshed, when it is terrified with the thoughts of the disunion with God, occasioned by the fallen of Adam, and that separation which its daily Sins make betwixt God and it: p-acp d pn31 vbz vvn cc vvn, c-crq pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc d n1 r-crq po31 j n2 vvb p-acp np1 cc pn31: (22) sermon (DIV2) 409 Page 206
3343 By this the Soul liveth its Spiritual life, for Spiritual life lies in the union of the Soul with God, which is made by, and in Christ. By this the Soul lives its Spiritual life, for Spiritual life lies in the Union of the Soul with God, which is made by, and in christ. p-acp d dt n1 vvz po31 j n1, p-acp j n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp, cc p-acp np1. (22) sermon (DIV2) 409 Page 206
3344 Secondly, The Grace of Love in Christ, is as a sweet Oil or Ointment: Secondly, The Grace of Love in christ, is as a sweet Oil or Ointment: ord, dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1, vbz p-acp dt j n1 cc n1: (22) sermon (DIV2) 410 Page 206
3345 That holy disposition which is in him, by which he takes delight in the Sons of Men, willeth them good with respect to their several capacities. That holy disposition which is in him, by which he Takes delight in the Sons of Men, wills them good with respect to their several capacities. cst j n1 r-crq vbz p-acp pno31, p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, vvz pno32 j p-acp n1 p-acp po32 j n2. (22) sermon (DIV2) 410 Page 206
3346 God is love (saith the Apostle) Christ is Love as he is God, God is love (Says the Apostle) christ is Love as he is God, np1 vbz n1 (vvz dt n1) np1 vbz n1 c-acp pns31 vbz np1, (22) sermon (DIV2) 410 Page 206
3378 So as the Revelation which is there, becomes as certain to it, as matter of sensible demonstration: So as the Revelation which is there, becomes as certain to it, as matter of sensible demonstration: av c-acp dt n1 r-crq vbz a-acp, vvz p-acp j p-acp pn31, c-acp n1 pp-f j n1: (22) sermon (DIV2) 414 Page 208
3347 but as Mediator he is infinitely full of love; his pardoning Grace, is nothing but free love respecting a guilty creature, his healing, restoring Grace is free love respecting a backsliding Soul. I will heal your backslidings, and love you freely. but as Mediator he is infinitely full of love; his pardoning Grace, is nothing but free love respecting a guilty creature, his healing, restoring Grace is free love respecting a backsliding Soul. I will heal your backslidings, and love you freely. cc-acp c-acp n1 pns31 vbz av-j j pp-f n1; po31 vvg n1, vbz pix cc-acp j n1 vvg dt j n1, po31 vvg, j-vvg vvb vbz j n1 vvg dt j-vvg n1 pns11 vmb vvi po22 n2, cc vvb pn22 av-j. (22) sermon (DIV2) 410 Page 206
3348 He hath in him comfort for them that are sad, strength for them that are weak; now is not this an Ointment that giveth a good savour? I appeal to any Soul that hath been pricked at the heart for sin, and felt the load and burthen of it: He hath in him Comfort for them that Are sad, strength for them that Are weak; now is not this an Ointment that gives a good savour? I appeal to any Soul that hath been pricked At the heart for since, and felt the load and burden of it: pns31 vhz p-acp pno31 n1 p-acp pno32 cst vbr j, n1 p-acp pno32 cst vbr j; av vbz xx d dt n1 cst vvz dt j n1? pns11 vvb p-acp d n1 cst vhz vbn vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, cc vvd dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31: (22) sermon (DIV2) 410 Page 207
3349 How sweet hath it been to a Soul to apprehend the Lord Jesus Christ as one who pardoneth its iniquities! How sweet hath it been to a Soul smitten with the sense of its backslidings, to apprehend Christ as one who healeth backslidings, and hath mercy even for the rebellious also! How sweet hath it been to a Soul to apprehend the Lord jesus christ as one who Pardoneth its iniquities! How sweet hath it been to a Soul smitten with the sense of its backslidings, to apprehend christ as one who heals backslidings, and hath mercy even for the rebellious also! c-crq j vhz pn31 vbn p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 np1 np1 p-acp crd r-crq vvz po31 n2! c-crq j vhz pn31 vbn p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, pc-acp vvi np1 c-acp pi r-crq vvz n2, cc vhz n1 av p-acp dt j av! (22) sermon (DIV2) 410 Page 207
3350 When a Soul is discouraged at the apprehended difficulty of duty, the strength and prevailings of sin, and corruption, how sweet is it to the Soul to think of Christ's strengthening grace, the Promises against the Dominion of sin, When a Soul is discouraged At the apprehended difficulty of duty, the strength and prevailings of since, and corruption, how sweet is it to the Soul to think of Christ's strengthening grace, the Promises against the Dominion of since, c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt vvn n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 cc n2-vvg pp-f n1, cc n1, c-crq j vbz pn31 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pp-f npg1 vvg n1, dt vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (22) sermon (DIV2) 410 Page 207
3351 and the over-powering of temptation, &c. That we who of our selves can do nothing, yet can do all things through Christ that strengtheneth us! and the overpowering of temptation, etc. That we who of our selves can do nothing, yet can do all things through christ that strengtheneth us! cc dt j pp-f n1, av cst pns12 r-crq pp-f po12 n2 vmb vdi pix, av vmb vdi d n2 p-acp np1 cst vvz pno12! (22) sermon (DIV2) 410 Page 207
3352 Thirdly, The Righteousness of Christ, is a good Oil or Ointment. There is a threefold Righteousness may be conceived in the Lord Jesus Christ. 1. Considering him as God; so there was in him an universal rectitude and perfection of nature. Thirdly, The Righteousness of christ, is a good Oil or Ointment. There is a threefold Righteousness may be conceived in the Lord jesus christ. 1. Considering him as God; so there was in him an universal rectitude and perfection of nature. ord, dt n1 pp-f np1, vbz dt j n1 cc n1. pc-acp vbz dt j n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 np1 np1. crd vvg pno31 p-acp np1; av a-acp vbds p-acp pno31 dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1. (22) sermon (DIV2) 411 Page 207
3353 What is essentially good, pure and perfect, is the object of Love. Thy Word is pure (saith David) therefore doth thy Servant love it. What is essentially good, pure and perfect, is the Object of Love. Thy Word is pure (Says David) Therefore does thy Servant love it. q-crq vbz av-j j, j cc j, vbz dt n1 pp-f n1. po21 n1 vbz j (vvz np1) av vdz po21 n1 vvb pn31. (22) sermon (DIV2) 411 Page 207
3354 2. Considering him as Mediator, so his Righteousness was his Active and Passive Obedience: Whether both be imputed to us for Righteousness, that is another question, 2. Considering him as Mediator, so his Righteousness was his Active and Passive obedience: Whither both be imputed to us for Righteousness, that is Another question, crd vvg pno31 p-acp n1, av po31 n1 vbds po31 j cc j n1: cs d vbb vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp n1, cst vbz j-jn n1, (22) sermon (DIV2) 411 Page 207
3355 as to which I shall only say this; as to which I shall only say this; c-acp p-acp r-crq pns11 vmb av-j vvi d; (22) sermon (DIV2) 411 Page 207
3356 That the usual Objection, That his Active Obedience was but the debt of his humane Nature, which was a Creature, That the usual Objection, That his Active obedience was but the debt of his humane Nature, which was a Creature, cst dt j n1, cst po31 j n1 vbds p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1, r-crq vbds dt n1, (22) sermon (DIV2) 411 Page 207
3357 and therefore could not be imputed, is of no value, for his Righteousness was the Righteousness and Obedience of a person that was God Man, so had a surplusage infinitely beyond the debt of the humane Nature considered as a creature. and Therefore could not be imputed, is of no valve, for his Righteousness was the Righteousness and obedience of a person that was God Man, so had a surplusage infinitely beyond the debt of the humane Nature considered as a creature. cc av vmd xx vbi vvn, vbz pp-f dx n1, p-acp po31 n1 vbds dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vbds np1 n1, av vhd dt n1 av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vvn p-acp dt n1. (22) sermon (DIV2) 411 Page 207
3358 Most certain it is, he had a Righteousness, yea and a Righteousness which is reckoned to us for Righteousness: his Name is, The Lord our Righteousness; and he was made of God for us Wisdom, Righteousness, Sanctification and Redemption; and this is a sweet Ointment; for by this the Soul knows that God hath said to it, Take away that Soul's filthy garments, Most certain it is, he had a Righteousness, yea and a Righteousness which is reckoned to us for Righteousness: his Name is, The Lord our Righteousness; and he was made of God for us Wisdom, Righteousness, Sanctification and Redemption; and this is a sweet Ointment; for by this the Soul knows that God hath said to it, Take away that Soul's filthy garments, ds j pn31 vbz, pns31 vhd dt n1, uh cc dt n1 r-crq vbz vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp n1: po31 n1 vbz, dt n1 po12 n1; cc pns31 vbds vvn pp-f np1 p-acp pno12 n1, n1, n1 cc n1; cc d vbz dt j n1; p-acp p-acp d dt n1 vvz cst np1 vhz vvn p-acp pn31, vvb av cst n1|vbz j n2, (22) sermon (DIV2) 411 Page 207
3361 by this the Soul knows that its imperfect duties, and short performances of the Divine Law shall be made up, through the more perfect performance of the Lord Jesus. 3. There is also a Righteousness of the humane Nature of Christ, which was the conformity of his Soul to the whole Will, and Law of God. by this the Soul knows that its imperfect duties, and short performances of the Divine Law shall be made up, through the more perfect performance of the Lord jesus. 3. There is also a Righteousness of the humane Nature of christ, which was the conformity of his Soul to the Whole Will, and Law of God. p-acp d dt n1 vvz cst po31 j n2, cc j n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1 vmb vbi vvn a-acp, p-acp dt av-dc j n1 pp-f dt n1 np1. crd pc-acp vbz av dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbds dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, cc n1 pp-f np1. (22) sermon (DIV2) 411 Page 207
3362 There is no holy disposition required of any humane Soul, but was to be found in the Lord Jesus Christ. Holiness, Meekness, Patience, universal Obedience; There is no holy disposition required of any humane Soul, but was to be found in the Lord jesus christ. Holiness, Meekness, Patience, universal obedience; pc-acp vbz dx j n1 vvn pp-f d j n1, cc-acp vbds pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 np1 np1. n1, n1, n1, j n1; (22) sermon (DIV2) 411 Page 208
3363 now this also is a sweet smelling Ointment. now this also is a sweet smelling Ointment. av d av vbz dt j j-vvg n1. (22) sermon (DIV2) 411 Page 208
3364 1. As these dispositions render any Subject lovely, any creature, though found in it more imperfectly, much more Christ in whom they are found most eminently. 1. As these dispositions render any Subject lovely, any creature, though found in it more imperfectly, much more christ in whom they Are found most eminently. crd p-acp d n2 vvb d j-jn j, d n1, cs vvn p-acp pn31 av-dc av-j, av-d av-dc np1 p-acp ro-crq pns32 vbr vvn av-ds av-j. (22) sermon (DIV2) 412 Page 208
3365 There is none but naturally loves one who behaveth himself blamelesly, in whose heart we can discern no guile; one who is in his behaviour humble, meek, lowly, gentle, patient, full of goodness; There is none but naturally loves one who behaveth himself blamelessly, in whose heart we can discern no guile; one who is in his behaviour humble, meek, lowly, gentle, patient, full of Goodness; pc-acp vbz pix cc-acp av-j vvz pi r-crq vvz px31 av-j, p-acp rg-crq n1 pns12 vmb vvi dx n1; pi r-crq vbz p-acp po31 n1 j, j, j, j, j, j pp-f n1; (22) sermon (DIV2) 412 Page 208
3366 now these, and all other excellent Virtues being in Christ eminently, make him the excelling Object of our Love: now these, and all other excellent Virtues being in christ eminently, make him the excelling Object of our Love: av d, cc d j-jn j n2 vbg p-acp np1 av-j, vvb pno31 dt j-vvg n1 pp-f po12 n1: (22) sermon (DIV2) 412 Page 208
3367 Christ was meek and lowly, Matth. 11. 29. he was humble, condescending to those of low degree. He made himself of no reputation, Phil. 2. 7. Though he was rich, yet for our sake (saith the Apostle) he became poor. For his patience, he was led as a Lamb to the Slaughter, and as a Sheep before the Shearers, christ was meek and lowly, Matthew 11. 29. he was humble, condescending to those of low degree. He made himself of no reputation, Philip 2. 7. Though he was rich, yet for our sake (Says the Apostle) he became poor. For his patience, he was led as a Lamb to the Slaughter, and as a Sheep before the Shearers, np1 vbds j cc j, np1 crd crd pns31 vbds j, vvg p-acp d pp-f j n1. pns31 vvd px31 pp-f dx n1, np1 crd crd cs pns31 vbds j, av p-acp po12 n1 (vvz dt n1) pns31 vvd j. p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n2, (22) sermon (DIV2) 412 Page 208
3368 so opened he not his mouth. so opened he not his Mouth. av vvd pns31 xx po31 n1. (22) sermon (DIV2) 412 Page 208
3369 What should I speak of his readiness to forgive, his praying to his Father that he would forgive those that crucified him; What should I speak of his readiness to forgive, his praying to his Father that he would forgive those that Crucified him; q-crq vmd pns11 vvi pp-f po31 n1 pc-acp vvi, po31 vvg p-acp po31 n1 cst pns31 vmd vvi d cst vvd pno31; (22) sermon (DIV2) 412 Page 208
3370 all these made Christ an exceeding lovely Object. all these made christ an exceeding lovely Object. d d vvd np1 dt av-vvg j n1. (22) sermon (DIV2) 412 Page 208
3371 2. But now Christ as Mediator hath not only these excellent habits as Ornaments for himself, 2. But now christ as Mediator hath not only these excellent habits as Ornament for himself, crd p-acp av np1 p-acp n1 vhz xx av-j d j n2 c-acp n2 p-acp px31, (22) sermon (DIV2) 413 Page 208
3372 but as the Fountain of Grace, to distribute to us. but as the Fountain of Grace, to distribute to us. cc-acp c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12. (22) sermon (DIV2) 413 Page 208
3373 Of his fulness, we have received Grace for Grace, 1 Joh. v. 16. These are now Christ's good Ointments, for the savour of which the Spiritual Virgins love him. And that they may do so, it is necessary they should receive the savour of them. Of his fullness, we have received Grace for Grace, 1 John v. 16. These Are now Christ's good Ointments, for the savour of which the Spiritual Virgins love him. And that they may do so, it is necessary they should receive the savour of them. pp-f po31 n1, pns12 vhb vvn n1 p-acp n1, crd np1 n1 crd d vbr av npg1 j n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f r-crq dt j n2 vvb pno31. cc cst pns32 vmb vdi av, pn31 vbz j pns32 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f pno32. (22) sermon (DIV2) 413 Page 208
3374 At the savour of thy good Ointments: At the savour of thy good Ointments: p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 j n2: (22) sermon (DIV2) 413 Page 208
3375 So then, they must not only cast a savour, but the Soul that loveth Christ for them, must receive the savour of them. The last Question is; So then, they must not only cast a savour, but the Soul that loves christ for them, must receive the savour of them. The last Question is; av av, pns32 vmb xx av-j vvi dt n1, p-acp dt n1 cst vvz np1 p-acp pno32, vmb vvi dt vvb pp-f pno32. dt ord n1 vbz; (22) sermon (DIV2) 413 Page 208
3376 How a Soul receiveth the savour of them? I answer two waies. How a Soul receives the savour of them? I answer two ways. c-crq dt n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f pno32? pns11 vvb crd n2. (22) sermon (DIV2) 413 Page 208
3377 1. By Faith: I mean not here Justifying Faith (that brings in experience to the Soul, of which more by and by) I mean here only Faith of Assent; whose Object is the Proposition of the Word, to which the Soul fixedly and steadily subscribeth; 1. By Faith: I mean not Here Justifying Faith (that brings in experience to the Soul, of which more by and by) I mean Here only Faith of Assent; whose Object is the Proposition of the Word, to which the Soul fixedly and steadily subscribeth; crd p-acp n1: pns11 vvb xx av vvg n1 (cst vvz p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, pp-f r-crq n1 p-acp cc a-acp) pns11 vvb av av-j n1 pp-f n1; rg-crq n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp r-crq dt n1 av-vvn cc av-j vvz; (22) sermon (DIV2) 414 Page 208
3380 The Soul receiveth the savour of these good Ointments: By Experience it hath tasted how good the Lord is. The Soul receives the savour of these good Ointments: By Experience it hath tasted how good the Lord is. dt n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f d j n2: p-acp n1 pn31 vhz vvn c-crq j dt n1 vbz. (22) sermon (DIV2) 415 Page 208
3381 What it bath heard of God in his Word, it hath seen in the communications of his Grace. There is no knowledge like to this, What it bath herd of God in his Word, it hath seen in the communications of his Grace. There is no knowledge like to this, q-crq pn31 n1 vvn pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1, pn31 vhz vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. pc-acp vbz dx n1 av-j p-acp d, (22) sermon (DIV2) 415 Page 208
3382 and there is no Spiritual Virgin, but hath had less or more, some experience of the Lord's good Ointments. and there is no Spiritual Virgae, but hath had less or more, Some experience of the Lord's good Ointments. cc pc-acp vbz dx j n1, cc-acp vhz vhn dc cc av-dc, d n1 pp-f dt n1|vbz j n2. (22) sermon (DIV2) 415 Page 208
3383 But I come to the Application. But I come to the Application. p-acp pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1. (22) sermon (DIV2) 415 Page 208
3384 In the first place, this may inform us of the Excellency of the Lord Jesus Christ, what an adequate Object he is for every Soul to take a delight and pleasure in? It may be worth your observation, In the First place, this may inform us of the Excellency of the Lord jesus christ, what an adequate Object he is for every Soul to take a delight and pleasure in? It may be worth your observation, p-acp dt ord n1, d vmb vvi pno12 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1 np1, r-crq dt j n1 pns31 vbz p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 p-acp? pn31 vmb vbi j po22 n1, (22) sermon (DIV2) 416 Page 209
3385 how the Language of the Scripture concerning Christ, is such as seems to court the humour of every Soul, to a seeking after a propriety and interest in him, by shewing him to have something in him suitable to it, that so it might take our hearts off beguiling Objects. how the Language of the Scripture Concerning christ, is such as seems to court the humour of every Soul, to a seeking After a propriety and Interest in him, by showing him to have something in him suitable to it, that so it might take our hearts off beguiling Objects. c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvg np1, vbz d c-acp vvz pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d n1, p-acp dt vvg p-acp dt n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31, p-acp vvg pno31 pc-acp vhi pi p-acp pno31 j p-acp pn31, cst av pn31 vmd vvi po12 n2 p-acp j-vvg n2. (22) sermon (DIV2) 416 Page 209
3386 Every Sinner naturally saith, Who will shew us any good? Good is the common Mistress of the World: Every one courts it. Every Sinner naturally Says, Who will show us any good? Good is the Common Mistress of the World: Every one Courts it. np1 n1 av-j vvz, r-crq vmb vvi pno12 d j? j vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1: d pi vvz pn31. (22) sermon (DIV2) 416 Page 209
3387 They only differ in their fancies and apprehensions of what is so, and court shadows and Chimera's. They only differ in their fancies and apprehensions of what is so, and court shadows and Chimera's. pns32 av-j vvi p-acp po32 n2 cc n2 pp-f r-crq vbz av, cc n1 n2 cc ng1. (22) sermon (DIV2) 416 Page 209
3388 One saith, Who will shew us any good? That is, some way to get a penny. One Says, Who will show us any good? That is, Some Way to get a penny. pi vvz, r-crq vmb vvi pno12 d j? cst vbz, d n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1. (22) sermon (DIV2) 416 Page 209
3389 How shall we heap up Silver as the Dust, and Riches as the Sand, and joyn house to house, How shall we heap up Silver as the Dust, and Riches as the Sand, and join house to house, q-crq vmb pns12 vvi a-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, cc n2 p-acp dt n1, cc vvi n1 p-acp n1, (22) sermon (DIV2) 416 Page 209
3390 and field to field, until there be no room left in the Earth? Come unto me, saith Christ, I will give you the Riches of Grace, the Riches of Glory, Rev. 3. 18. I counsel thee to buy of me Gold tryed in the fire, that thou mayest be rich, and field to field, until there be no room left in the Earth? Come unto me, Says christ, I will give you the Riches of Grace, the Riches of Glory, Rev. 3. 18. I counsel thee to buy of me Gold tried in the fire, that thou Mayest be rich, cc n1 p-acp n1, c-acp pc-acp vbi dx n1 vvn p-acp dt n1? np1 p-acp pno11, vvz np1, pns11 vmb vvi pn22 dt n2 pp-f n1, dt n2 pp-f n1, n1 crd crd pns11 vvb pno21 pc-acp vvi pp-f pno11 n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, cst pns21 vm2 vbi j, (22) sermon (DIV2) 416 Page 209
3391 and white Rayment that thou mayest be clothed, and the shame of thy nakedness may not appear. and white Raiment that thou Mayest be clothed, and the shame of thy nakedness may not appear. cc j-jn n1 cst pns21 vm2 vbi vvn, cc dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 vmb xx vvi. (22) sermon (DIV2) 416 Page 209
3392 What shall it profit thee (saith he) to gain the whole world, and lose thy own Soul? Another man he cares not for money, but for his necessary uses; What shall it profit thee (Says he) to gain the Whole world, and loose thy own Soul? another man he Cares not for money, but for his necessary uses; q-crq vmb pn31 vvi pno21 (vvz pns31) p-acp vvb dt j-jn n1, cc vvb po21 d n1? j-jn n1 pns31 vvz xx p-acp n1, cc-acp p-acp po31 j n2; (22) sermon (DIV2) 416 Page 209
3393 but he hunts after honour, that is his good; he would be NONLATINALPHABET, some great person in the World; but he hunt's After honour, that is his good; he would be, Some great person in the World; cc-acp pns31 vvz p-acp n1, cst vbz po31 j; pns31 vmd vbi, d j n1 p-acp dt n1; (22) sermon (DIV2) 416 Page 209
3394 he would be led about the Streets, and hear men cry out; Thus shall it be done to the man whom the King delighteth to honour. he would be led about the Streets, and hear men cry out; Thus shall it be done to the man whom the King delights to honour. pns31 vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt n2, cc vvi n2 vvi av; av vmb pn31 vbi vdn p-acp dt n1 ro-crq dt n1 vvz pc-acp vvi. (22) sermon (DIV2) 416 Page 209
3395 This man now looks upon Silver and Gold but as white and yellow Earth, and Sand, Idolized a little by a relative value some put upon it. This man now looks upon Silver and Gold but as white and yellow Earth, and Sand, Idolized a little by a relative valve Some put upon it. d n1 av vvz p-acp n1 cc n1 cc-acp c-acp j-jn cc j-jn n1, cc n1, vvn dt j p-acp dt j n1 d vvn p-acp pn31. (22) sermon (DIV2) 416 Page 209
3396 He snuffs up the Air, and desires no more than a great Name in the world. He snuffs up the Air, and Desires no more than a great Name in the world. pns31 vvz a-acp dt n1, cc vvz dx dc cs dt j n1 p-acp dt n1. (22) sermon (DIV2) 416 Page 209
3397 Christ, to take them off this pitiful pursuit of the Wind and Chaff of the Air, the empty Air of Court Favour, or popular Applause, tells them, he hath honour for them. christ, to take them off this pitiful pursuit of the Wind and Chaff of the Air, the empty Air of Court Favour, or popular Applause, tells them, he hath honour for them. np1, pc-acp vvi pno32 a-acp d j n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, dt j n1 pp-f vvb n1, cc j n1, vvz pno32, pns31 vhz vvb p-acp pno32. (22) sermon (DIV2) 416 Page 209
3400 They shall Reign with him; They shall judge the World; They shall be Kings and Priests to the most High God, &c. There is a third sort that crys, Who will shew us any good? Their good is the tickling of their Senses ▪ delicious Fare and Drink for their tast; fine Rayment for their touch; sweet Odours for their smells; They shall Reign with him; They shall judge the World; They shall be Kings and Priests to the most High God, etc. There is a third sort that cries, Who will show us any good? Their good is the tickling of their Senses ▪ delicious Fare and Drink for their taste; fine Raiment for their touch; sweet Odours for their smells; pns32 vmb vvi p-acp pno31; pns32 vmb vvi dt n1; pns32 vmb vbb n2 cc n2 p-acp dt av-ds j np1, av pc-acp vbz dt ord n1 cst vvz, r-crq vmb vvi pno12 d j? po32 j vbz dt vvg pp-f po32 n2 ▪ j vvb cc vvb p-acp po32 n1; j n1 p-acp po32 n1; j n2 p-acp po32 n2; (22) sermon (DIV2) 416 Page 209
3401 Musick for their Ears, &c. Give them but enough of Wine, and Strong Drink, and Dancings, Music for their Ears, etc. Give them but enough of Wine, and Strong Drink, and Dancings, n1 p-acp po32 n2, av vvi pno32 p-acp d pp-f n1, cc j vvb, cc n2-vvg, (22) sermon (DIV2) 416 Page 209
3402 and dainty Food, costly Apparel Perfumes, sweet Ointments for their Hair, &c. and a few such trifling vanities, which perish with the using, and dainty Food, costly Apparel Perfumes, sweet Ointments for their Hair, etc. and a few such trifling vanities, which perish with the using, cc j n1, j n1 vvz, j n2 p-acp po32 n1, av cc dt d d j-vvg n2, r-crq vvb p-acp dt vvg, (22) sermon (DIV2) 416 Page 209
3403 and they have enough, let who will take Silver, and Gold, and Honours, &c. Now that the Lord might draw off these sensual Hearts, he proponndeth himself as the object of Pleasure; he at whose right hand is pleasure, a fulness of pleasure for evermore; and they have enough, let who will take Silver, and Gold, and Honours, etc. Now that the Lord might draw off these sensual Hearts, he proponndeth himself as the Object of Pleasure; he At whose right hand is pleasure, a fullness of pleasure for evermore; cc pns32 vhb av-d, vvb r-crq vmb vvi n1, cc n1, cc ng1, av av cst dt n1 vmd vvi a-acp d j n2, pns31 vvz px31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; pns31 p-acp rg-crq j-jn n1 vbz n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp av; (22) sermon (DIV2) 416 Page 210
3404 one who hath Oils, and sweet Ointments, Wine, &c. Thus he allureth the appetite of every sinner, propounding himself as an object proportioned to it. one who hath Oils, and sweet Ointments, Wine, etc. Thus he Allureth the appetite of every sinner, propounding himself as an Object proportioned to it. pi r-crq vhz n2, cc j n2, n1, av av pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f d n1, vvg px31 p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp pn31. (22) sermon (DIV2) 416 Page 210
3405 In the second place, This Notion will afford every one of us a Note by which we may try our interest in, and acquaintance with the Lord Jesus Christ. The Note is this: In the second place, This Notion will afford every one of us a Note by which we may try our Interest in, and acquaintance with the Lord jesus christ. The Note is this: p-acp dt ord n1, d n1 vmb vvi d crd pp-f pno12 dt vvb p-acp r-crq pns12 vmb vvi po12 n1 p-acp, cc n1 p-acp dt n1 np1 np1. dt n1 vbz d: (22) sermon (DIV2) 417 Page 210
3406 If thou beest a Spouse of Christ, thou hast a savour of his good Ointments. If thou Best a Spouse of christ, thou hast a savour of his good Ointments. cs pns21 vb2s dt n1 pp-f np1, pns21 vh2 dt n1 pp-f po31 j n2. (22) sermon (DIV2) 417 Page 210
3407 Do the excelling graces of Christ, make him appear pretions to thy Soul? 1 Pet. 2. 7. To you that believe he is pretious. Do the excelling graces of christ, make him appear pretions to thy Soul? 1 Pet. 2. 7. To you that believe he is precious. vdb dt j-vvg n2 pp-f np1, vvb pno31 vvi j p-acp po21 n1? crd np1 crd crd p-acp pn22 cst vvb pns31 vbz j. (22) sermon (DIV2) 417 Page 210
3408 To an unbeliever Christ is vile; every unbeliever doth not speak vilely of Christ, but he hath a vile estimate of him, he judgeth vilely concerning Christ, he hath no esteem for him, he seeth no excellency in him for which he is to be desired; To an unbeliever christ is vile; every unbeliever does not speak vilely of christ, but he hath a vile estimate of him, he Judgeth vilely Concerning christ, he hath no esteem for him, he sees no excellency in him for which he is to be desired; p-acp dt n1 np1 vbz j; d n1 vdz xx vvi av-j pp-f np1, cc-acp pns31 vhz dt j n1 pp-f pno31, pns31 vvz av-j vvg np1, pns31 vhz dx n1 p-acp pno31, pns31 vvz dx n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp r-crq pns31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn; (22) sermon (DIV2) 417 Page 210
3409 he can understand the value of any Gold, but that which Christ calleth Gold tried in the fire, Rev. 3. 18. He can fancy the value of any honour, he can understand the valve of any Gold, but that which christ calls Gold tried in the fire, Rev. 3. 18. He can fancy the valve of any honour, pns31 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f d n1, cc-acp cst r-crq np1 vvz n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, n1 crd crd pns31 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f d n1, (22) sermon (DIV2) 417 Page 210
3410 except that of being called the Sons of God, he can tast any pleasure, but that which ariseth from a Souls Ʋnion, and communion with Christ. except that of being called the Sons of God, he can taste any pleasure, but that which arises from a Souls Ʋnion, and communion with christ. c-acp d pp-f vbg vvn dt n2 pp-f np1, pns31 vmb vvi d n1, cc-acp cst r-crq vvz p-acp dt n2 n1, cc n1 p-acp np1. (22) sermon (DIV2) 417 Page 210
3411 By this we may try our selves, what relation we have to Christ. By this we may try our selves, what Relation we have to christ. p-acp d pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2, r-crq n1 pns12 vhb p-acp np1. (22) sermon (DIV2) 417 Page 210
3412 In the last place, this Notion of Christs good Ointments offers me a fair opportunity to persuade Men and Women of pleasure, Vain, Christless, careless Souls, to endeavour an acquaintance with Christ. In the last place, this Notion of Christ good Ointments offers me a fair opportunity to persuade Men and Women of pleasure, Vain, Christless, careless Souls, to endeavour an acquaintance with christ. p-acp dt ord n1, d n1 pp-f npg1 j n2 vvz pno11 dt j n1 pc-acp vvi n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, j, j, j n2, pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp np1. (22) sermon (DIV2) 418 Page 210
3413 There is a generation in the world, whom pleasure enticeth from God and his ways, their temptation lies not in their Chests, they value not riches, There is a generation in the world, whom pleasure entices from God and his ways, their temptation lies not in their Chests, they valve not riches, pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n1, ro-crq n1 vvz p-acp np1 cc po31 n2, po32 n1 vvz xx p-acp po32 n2, pns32 vvb xx n2, (22) sermon (DIV2) 418 Page 210
3414 if they have mony, they throw it away as dirt; if they have money, they throw it away as dirt; cs pns32 vhb n1, pns32 vvb pn31 av p-acp n1; (22) sermon (DIV2) 418 Page 210
3656 The Soul of man will not be alone, it will be united to something; The Soul of man will not be alone, it will be united to something; dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb xx vbi j, pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pi; (24) sermon (DIV2) 461 Page 224
3415 it lies not in honours, they have no itch after great places, no, but it lies in the cravings of their external senses. Their senses itch, it lies not in honours, they have no itch After great places, no, but it lies in the cravings of their external Senses. Their Senses itch, pn31 vvz xx p-acp n2, pns32 vhb dx n1 p-acp j n2, uh-dx, cc-acp pn31 vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 j n2. po32 n2 vvi, (22) sermon (DIV2) 418 Page 210
3416 & they must scratch them & this is their undoing, & must be so, so long as the practice of Religion lies in self-denyal, & they must scratch them & this is their undoing, & must be so, so long as the practice of Religion lies in self-denial, cc pns32 vmb vvi pno32 cc d vbz po32 n-vvg, cc vmb vbi av, av av-j c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz p-acp n1, (22) sermon (DIV2) 418 Page 210
3417 and a mortification of our members. They must drink Wine in Bowls; and a mortification of our members. They must drink Wine in Bowls; cc dt n1 pp-f po12 n2. pns32 vmb vvi n1 p-acp n2; (22) sermon (DIV2) 418 Page 210
3418 and stretch themselves upon their couches of Ivory, and anoint themselves with chief Ointments, and chant to the sound of the Viol, and stretch themselves upon their couches of Ivory, and anoint themselves with chief Ointments, and chant to the found of the Violent, cc vvb px32 p-acp po32 n2 pp-f n1, cc vvb px32 p-acp j-jn n2, cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, (22) sermon (DIV2) 418 Page 210
3419 and invent to themselves instruments of Musick. and invent to themselves Instruments of Music. cc vvi p-acp px32 n2 pp-f n1. (22) sermon (DIV2) 418 Page 210
3420 Give them but a few glasses of brisk, and generous Wine, and a lesson or two upon some instrument of Musick, with a foolish wanton Song: Give them but a few glasses of brisk, and generous Wine, and a Lesson or two upon Some Instrument of Music, with a foolish wanton Song: vvb pno32 p-acp dt d n2 pp-f j, cc j n1, cc dt n1 cc crd p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt j j-jn n1: (22) sermon (DIV2) 418 Page 210
3421 Give them but gay cloths, and a powdered Perriwig, a few patches, or a little paint for their faces, they regard not whether they have a peny in their Purses yea or no, Give them but gay clothes, and a powdered Periwig, a few Patches, or a little paint for their faces, they regard not whither they have a penny in their Purses yea or no, vvb pno32 p-acp j n2, cc dt j-vvn n1, dt d n2, cc dt j vvi p-acp po32 n2, pns32 vvb xx cs pns32 vhb dt n1 p-acp po32 n2 uh cc uh-dx, (22) sermon (DIV2) 418 Page 210
3422 and verily Pleasure is the undoing of many a Soul; and verily Pleasure is the undoing of many a Soul; cc av-j n1 vbz dt n-vvg pp-f d dt n1; (22) sermon (DIV2) 418 Page 211
3423 the Woman (saith the Apostle, it is as true of the man) that liveth in pleasure, is dead while she liveth. the Woman (Says the Apostle, it is as true of the man) that lives in pleasure, is dead while she lives. dt n1 (vvz dt n1, pn31 vbz a-acp j pp-f dt n1) d vvz p-acp n1, vbz j cs pns31 vvz. (22) sermon (DIV2) 418 Page 211
3424 As there are pleasures, the meer use of which is sinful, so there is scarce any kind of pleasures, I mean such gratifications of the outward senses, As there Are pleasures, the mere use of which is sinful, so there is scarce any kind of pleasures, I mean such gratifications of the outward Senses, c-acp a-acp vbr n2, dt j n1 pp-f r-crq vbz j, av pc-acp vbz av-j d n1 pp-f n2, pns11 vvb d n2 pp-f dt j n2, (22) sermon (DIV2) 418 Page 211
3425 as come under the name of Voluptates, but expose Souls to temptations to greater sins, as come under the name of Pleasures, but expose Souls to temptations to greater Sins, c-acp vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, p-acp vvi n2 p-acp n2 p-acp jc n2, (22) sermon (DIV2) 418 Page 211
3426 and indispose the Soul to the greatest duties, they are Snares in which the Devil catcheth many a poor Soul. Now how shall these poor Souls, be drawn off from this, that it may not dance itself into Hell fire? Certainly by no means so effectual as the discovering to it, that as these pleasures are pernicious, and indispose the Soul to the greatest duties, they Are Snares in which the devil Catches many a poor Soul. Now how shall these poor Souls, be drawn off from this, that it may not dance itself into Hell fire? Certainly by no means so effectual as the discovering to it, that as these pleasures Are pernicious, cc vvi dt n1 p-acp dt js n2, pns32 vbr n2 p-acp r-crq dt n1 vvz d dt j n1 av q-crq vmb d j n2, vbb vvn a-acp p-acp d, cst pn31 vmb xx vvi px31 p-acp n1 n1? av-j p-acp dx n2 av j c-acp dt vvg p-acp pn31, cst p-acp d n2 vbr j, (22) sermon (DIV2) 418 Page 211
3427 and dangerous to the Soul, so there are far greater pleasures to be found with Christ. and dangerous to the Soul, so there Are Far greater pleasures to be found with christ. cc j p-acp dt n1, av a-acp vbr av-j jc n2 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp np1. (22) sermon (DIV2) 418 Page 211
3428 Perfumes often are but like paint to a Sepulcher; Perfumes often Are but like paint to a Sepulcher; vvz av vbr cc-acp av-j vvi p-acp dt n1; (22) sermon (DIV2) 418 Page 211
3429 the body, the cloaths, by a little art smell sweet, the mind and Soul (the more noble part of man) stinks (it may be through sordid conditions) but most certainly in the Nostrils of God, as being out of Christ; the body, the clothes, by a little art smell sweet, the mind and Soul (the more noble part of man) stinks (it may be through sordid conditions) but most Certainly in the Nostrils of God, as being out of christ; dt n1, dt n2, p-acp dt j n1 vvb j, dt n1 cc n1 (dt av-dc j n1 pp-f n1) vvz (pn31 vmb vbi p-acp j n2) p-acp ds av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, c-acp vbg av pp-f np1; (22) sermon (DIV2) 418 Page 211
3430 the Begger that hath been anointed with the good Ointments, mention•d in the Text, though he smells of the Dunghil, of putrified Sores, in our nostrils, the Beggar that hath been anointed with the good Ointments, mention•d in the Text, though he smells of the Dunghill, of Putrified Sores, in our nostrils, dt n1 cst vhz vbn vvn p-acp dt j n2, vvn p-acp dt n1, cs pns31 vvz pp-f dt n1, pp-f j-vvn n2, p-acp po12 n2, (22) sermon (DIV2) 418 Page 211
3431 yet in the nostrils of God, and of all S•i•ts, hath a thousand times sweeter savour than the most costly perfumed Sinner in the world. yet in the nostrils of God, and of all S•i•ts, hath a thousand times Sweeten savour than the most costly perfumed Sinner in the world. av p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, cc pp-f d n2, vhz dt crd n2 jc n1 cs dt av-ds j j-vvn n1 p-acp dt n1. (22) sermon (DIV2) 418 Page 211
3432 O therefore come to Christ, that thou maist have of his sweet Ointments. O Therefore come to christ, that thou Mayest have of his sweet Ointments. sy av vvb p-acp np1, cst pns21 vm2 vhi pp-f po31 j n2. (22) sermon (DIV2) 418 Page 211
3433 And let this engage every Child of God to study Christ more, to labour for more knowledge of the Scriptures, And let this engage every Child of God to study christ more, to labour for more knowledge of the Scriptures, cc vvb d vvi d n1 pp-f np1 p-acp vvb np1 av-dc, pc-acp vvi p-acp dc n1 pp-f dt n2, (22) sermon (DIV2) 419 Page 211
3435 How often do we put a Box of sweet perfume, or aflower to our nostrils? How seldom do we medirate of Christ, How often do we put a Box of sweet perfume, or aflower to our nostrils? How seldom do we medirate of christ, uh-crq av vdb pns12 vvd dt n1 pp-f j n1, cc vvi p-acp po12 n2? uh-crq av vdb pns12 n1 pp-f np1, (22) sermon (DIV2) 419 Page 211
3436 or smell of his sweet Ointments? Consider, 1. Hath not Christ good Ointments? have not you had experience of them? Nay 2. Herein lies their excellency, their sweetness is inexhanstible; you have, i•may be, tasted a little of the sweetnesa of Grace, or smell of his sweet Ointments? Consider, 1. Hath not christ good Ointments? have not you had experience of them? Nay 2. Herein lies their excellency, their sweetness is inexhanstible; you have, i•may be, tasted a little of the sweetnesa of Grace, cc n1 pp-f po31 j n2? np1, crd vhz xx np1 j n2? vhb xx pn22 vhd n1 pp-f pno32? uh-x crd av vvz po32 n1, po32 n1 vbz j; pn22 vhb, vvb vbi, vvd dt j pp-f dt fw-la pp-f n1, (22) sermon (DIV2) 419 Page 211
3437 and communion with God, but ah! how little? and communion with God, but ah! how little? cc n1 p-acp np1, cc-acp uh! q-crq j? (22) sermon (DIV2) 419 Page 211
3438 3. Lastly, The more your Souls are acquainted with him, and the mysteries of his Grace, the more you study him, the nearer you come to him, the more exceeding sweet he, 3. Lastly, The more your Souls Are acquainted with him, and the Mysteres of his Grace, the more you study him, the nearer you come to him, the more exceeding sweet he, crd ord, dt av-dc po22 n2 vbr vvn p-acp pno31, cc dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, dt av-dc pn22 vvb pno31, dt jc pn22 vvb p-acp pno31, dt av-dc av-vvg j pns31, (22) sermon (DIV2) 420 Page 211
3439 and his grace will appear to your Souls. and his grace will appear to your Souls. cc po31 n1 vmb vvi p-acp po22 n2. (22) sermon (DIV2) 420 Page 211
3440 He that cometh too near a Box of Ointment, smells a worse savour then at a distance; He that comes too near a Box of Ointment, smells a Worse savour then At a distance; pns31 cst vvz av av-j dt n1 pp-f n1, vvz dt jc n1 cs p-acp dt n1; (22) sermon (DIV2) 420 Page 211
3441 there is an ill smelling earthiness in all the worlds sweets; but the nearer your Souls come to Christ: there is an ill smelling earthiness in all the world's sweets; but the nearer your Souls come to christ: pc-acp vbz dt n-jn j-vvg n1 p-acp d dt ng1 n2-j; cc-acp dt jc po22 n2 vvb p-acp np1: (22) sermon (DIV2) 420 Page 211
3442 The nearer fellowship and communion you have with him, the more exceeding sweetness you will discern in him. The nearer fellowship and communion you have with him, the more exceeding sweetness you will discern in him. dt jc n1 cc n1 pn22 vhb p-acp pno31, dt av-dc j-vvg n1 pn22 vmb vvi p-acp pno31. (22) sermon (DIV2) 420 Page 211
3443 Sermon XIV. Canticles 1. 3. At the savour of thy good Ointments: Thy name is an Ointment poured forth, therefore do the Virgins love thee. Sermon XIV. Canticles 1. 3. At the savour of thy good Ointments: Thy name is an Ointment poured forth, Therefore do the Virgins love thee. n1 np1. n2 crd crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 j n2: po21 n1 vbz dt n1 vvd av, av vdb dt ng1 n1 pno21. (23) sermon (DIV2) 420 Page 212
3444 I Have opened these words, and from them handled already one Proposition of Doctrine. I Have opened these words, and from them handled already one Proposition of Doctrine. pns11 vhb vvn d n2, cc p-acp pno32 vvd av crd n1 pp-f n1. (23) sermon (DIV2) 421 Page 212
3445 I now proceed to the second from those words, Thy name is an Ointment poured forth. I now proceed to the second from those words, Thy name is an Ointment poured forth. pns11 av vvb p-acp dt ord p-acp d n2, po21 n1 vbz dt n1 vvd av. (23) sermon (DIV2) 422 Page 212
3446 The name of Christ is an Oil, or Ointment poured out. The name of christ is an Oil, or Ointment poured out. dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz dt n1, cc n1 vvd av. (23) sermon (DIV2) 423 Page 212
3447 When I opened the words, I told you a Name, is either a word or words expressive of the essence of a thing, or serving to distinguish one thing from another. In the first sense God hath no name. No word sufficiently expresseth the essence of God; what is his name? What is his Sons name? It is secret it is wonderful. But so far forth as God, When I opened the words, I told you a Name, is either a word or words expressive of the essence of a thing, or serving to distinguish one thing from Another. In the First sense God hath no name. No word sufficiently Expresses the essence of God; what is his name? What is his Sons name? It is secret it is wondered. But so Far forth as God, c-crq pns11 vvd dt n2, pns11 vvd pn22 dt vvb, vbz d dt n1 cc n2 j pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vvg pc-acp vvi crd n1 p-acp j-jn. p-acp dt ord n1 np1 vhz dx n1. dx n1 av-j vvz dt n1 pp-f np1; r-crq vbz po31 n1? q-crq vbz po31 n2 n1? pn31 vbz j-jn pn31 vbz j. p-acp av av-j av c-acp np1, (23) sermon (DIV2) 424 Page 212
3448 or Jesus Christ is by any terms made known to us, so far he is said to have a name. or jesus christ is by any terms made known to us, so Far he is said to have a name. cc np1 np1 vbz p-acp d n2 vvd vvn p-acp pno12, av av-j pns31 vbz vvn pc-acp vhi dt n1. (23) sermon (DIV2) 424 Page 212
3449 More especially I told you, that Christ as Emanuel, or God with us, hath several names: Jesus, Christ, Messias, Emanuel; More especially I told you, that christ as Emmanuel, or God with us, hath several names: jesus, christ, Messias, Emmanuel; av-dc av-j pns11 vvd pn22, cst np1 p-acp np1, cc np1 p-acp pno12, vhz j n2: np1, np1, np1, np1; (23) sermon (DIV2) 424 Page 212
3450 these are all his names. 2. Whatsoever Christ is made known by to his People, these Are all his names. 2. Whatsoever christ is made known by to his People, d vbr d po31 n2. crd r-crq np1 vbz vvn vvn p-acp p-acp po31 n1, (23) sermon (DIV2) 424 Page 212
3451 or to any Soul by, that is his name, but that I may yet speak a little more fully, or to any Soul by, that is his name, but that I may yet speak a little more Fully, cc p-acp d n1 p-acp, cst vbz po31 vvi, p-acp cst pns11 vmb av vvi dt j av-dc av-j, (23) sermon (DIV2) 424 Page 212
3452 and distinctly, I will shew you; and distinctly, I will show you; cc av-j, pns11 vmb vvi pn22; (23) sermon (DIV2) 424 Page 212
3453 1. What I mean by the name of Christ in the Proposition. 2. In what sense this name of his, is like an Oil, or Ointment poured out. 1. What I mean by the name of christ in the Proposition. 2. In what sense this name of his, is like an Oil, or Ointment poured out. crd q-crq pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1. crd p-acp r-crq n1 d n1 pp-f png31, vbz av-j dt n1, cc n1 vvd av. (23) sermon (DIV2) 424 Page 212
3454 3. I shall prove it to you, and shew you whence it is so. Lastly, I shall apply it. 3. I shall prove it to you, and show you whence it is so. Lastly, I shall apply it. crd pns11 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp pn22, cc vvb pn22 c-crq pn31 vbz av. ord, pns11 vmb vvi pn31. (23) sermon (DIV2) 424 Page 212
3456 I have told you in the general, those proper names, whether relating to his Person or Offices, which the Scripture gives him. I have told you in the general, those proper names, whither relating to his Person or Offices, which the Scripture gives him. pns11 vhb vvn pn22 p-acp dt n1, d j n2, cs vvg p-acp po31 n1 cc n2, r-crq dt n1 vvz pno31. (23) sermon (DIV2) 426 Page 212
3457 Let me instance in some of them. Let me instance in Some of them. vvb pno11 n1 p-acp d pp-f pno32. (23) sermon (DIV2) 426 Page 212
3458 1. Emanuel (or it may be more properly Immanuel.) When that Ahaz, Is. 7. 14. refused to ask a sign, the Lord graciously promiseth him one. 1. Emmanuel (or it may be more properly Immanuel.) When that Ahaz, Is. 7. 14. refused to ask a Signen, the Lord graciously promises him one. crd np1 (cc pn31 vmb vbi av-dc av-j np1.) c-crq d np1, np1 crd crd vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1, dt n1 av-j vvz pno31 pi. (23) sermon (DIV2) 427 Page 212
3459 A Virgin (saith the Prophet) shall conceive, and bear a Son, and thou shalt call his name Immanuel. A Virgae (Says the Prophet) shall conceive, and bear a Son, and thou shalt call his name Immanuel. dt n1 (vvz dt n1) vmb vvi, cc vvi dt n1, cc pns21 vm2 vvi po31 n1 np1. (23) sermon (DIV2) 427 Page 213
3460 The Angel gives him this name, Mat. 1. 23. The name it self is Originally Hebrew, made up of three Hebrew words. The Angel gives him this name, Mathew 1. 23. The name it self is Originally Hebrew, made up of three Hebrew words. dt n1 vvz pno31 d n1, np1 crd crd dt n1 pn31 n1 vbz np1 njp, vvn a-acp pp-f crd njp n2. (23) sermon (DIV2) 427 Page 213
3461 NONLATINALPHABET El. signifieth God, NONLATINALPHABET signifieth us, NONLATINALPHABET signifies with, and thus the Angel interpreteth it. El. signifies God, signifies us, signifies with, and thus the Angel interpreteth it. np1 vvz np1, vvz pno12, vvz p-acp, cc av dt n1 vvz pn31. (23) sermon (DIV2) 427 Page 213
3462 Mat. 1. 23. This is one of the names of Christ, and signifieth the Hypostatical Ʋnion of the two Natures, in the One Person of the Redeemer, and therefore Piscator (I think) saith right that it ought not to be given to any Creature; Mathew 1. 23. This is one of the names of christ, and signifies the Hypostatical Ʋnion of the two Nature's, in the One Person of the Redeemer, and Therefore Piscator (I think) Says right that it ought not to be given to any Creature; np1 crd crd d vbz pi pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, cc vvz dt j n1 pp-f dt crd n2, p-acp dt crd n1 pp-f dt n1, cc av n1 (pns11 vvb) vvz av-jn cst pn31 vmd xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n1; (23) sermon (DIV2) 427 Page 213
3463 Cheitomeus tells us it was given to Christ. 1. In respect of his Person, in which God was united with our Nature; Cheitomeus tells us it was given to christ. 1. In respect of his Person, in which God was united with our Nature; np1 vvz pno12 pn31 vbds vvn p-acp np1. crd p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp r-crq np1 vbds vvn p-acp po12 n1; (23) sermon (DIV2) 427 Page 213
3464 and 2. In respect of his Office, we have an advocate with the Father (saith St. John) 1 Joh. 2. 1. even Christ the righteous. So he is God with us; that is, on our side, in that sense, and 2. In respect of his Office, we have an advocate with the Father (Says Saint John) 1 John 2. 1. even christ the righteous. So he is God with us; that is, on our side, in that sense, cc crd p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1, pns12 vhb dt n1 p-acp dt n1 (vvz n1 np1) vvn np1 crd crd av np1 dt j. av pns31 vbz np1 p-acp pno12; cst vbz, p-acp po12 n1, p-acp d n1, (23) sermon (DIV2) 427 Page 213
3465 as the phrase is taken, Num. 14. 9. The Lord is with us, sear them not, and Judg. 6. 13. If the Lord be with us, whence is all this? as the phrase is taken, Num. 14. 9. The Lord is with us, sear them not, and Judges 6. 13. If the Lord be with us, whence is all this? c-acp dt n1 vbz vvn, np1 crd crd dt n1 vbz p-acp pno12, vvb pno32 xx, cc np1 crd crd cs dt n1 vbb p-acp pno12, q-crq vbz d d? (23) sermon (DIV2) 427 Page 213
3466 2. I will join two other names together, indeed they are the same, only one is of an Hebrew extract, the other Greek; Messiah and Christ: the one cometh from the Hebrew Verb NONLATINALPHABET he hath anointed with Oil, and the Noun properly signifieth one that is anointed; NONLATINALPHABET in Greek signifieth one that is anointed: 2. I will join two other names together, indeed they Are the same, only one is of an Hebrew extract, the other Greek; Messiah and christ: the one comes from the Hebrew Verb he hath anointed with Oil, and the Noun properly signifies one that is anointed; in Greek signifies one that is anointed: crd pns11 vmb vvi crd j-jn n2 av, av pns32 vbr dt d, av-j crd vbz pp-f dt njp n1, dt j-jn jp; np1 cc np1: dt pi vvz p-acp dt njp n1 pns31 vhz vvn p-acp n1, cc dt n1 av-j vvz crd cst vbz vvn; p-acp jp vvz pi cst vbz vvn: (23) sermon (DIV2) 428 Page 213
3467 you have the signification of Messias warranted, Joh. 1. 41. we have, s•y they, found the Messias, that is, the Christ, and thus even the Samaritans understood it, you have the signification of Messias warranted, John 1. 41. we have, s•y they, found the Messias, that is, the christ, and thus even the Samaritans understood it, pn22 vhb dt n1 pp-f np1 vvn, np1 crd crd zz vhb, av pns32, vvd dt np1, cst vbz, dt np1, cc av av dt njp2 vvd pn31, (23) sermon (DIV2) 428 Page 213
3468 as appears from the language of the Woman, Joh. 4. 25. I know that when the Messias comes, who is called Christ. as appears from the language of the Woman, John 4. 25. I know that when the Messias comes, who is called christ. c-acp vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd crd pns11 vvb cst c-crq dt np1 vvz, r-crq vbz vvn np1. (23) sermon (DIV2) 428 Page 213
3469 The Jews were wont to anoint both their High Priests, and Kings, and Prophets, as you shall find in that one instance, 1 Kings 19. 16. compared with the known Text for the anointing the High Priest in the Book of Exodus; those that were thus anointed, were in the Hebrew called Messiahs. The High Priest is so called, Levit. 4. 3. If the High Priest that is anointed do sin; The jews were wont to anoint both their High Priests, and Kings, and prophets, as you shall find in that one instance, 1 Kings 19. 16. compared with the known Text for the anointing the High Priest in the Book of Exodus; those that were thus anointed, were in the Hebrew called Messiahs. The High Priest is so called, Levit. 4. 3. If the High Priest that is anointed do sin; dt np2 vbdr j pc-acp vvi d po32 j n2, cc n2, cc n2, c-acp pn22 vmb vvi p-acp d crd n1, crd n2 crd crd vvn p-acp dt j-vvn n1 p-acp dt vvg dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f fw-la; d cst vbdr av vvn, vbdr p-acp dt njp vvn njp2. dt j n1 vbz av vvn, np1 crd crd cs dt j n1 cst vbz vvn vdb vvi; (23) sermon (DIV2) 428 Page 213
3470 the word is there the Messiah. The same name is applied to Saul, the King of Isra•l, 1 Sam. 24. 6. The Lord forbid (saith David, when his men would have had him killed Saul) that I should do this thing to my Master the Lords anointed. the word is there the Messiah. The same name is applied to Saul, the King of Isra•l, 1 Sam. 24. 6. The Lord forbid (Says David, when his men would have had him killed Saul) that I should do this thing to my Master the lords anointed. dt n1 vbz a-acp dt np1. dt d n1 vbz vvn p-acp np1, dt n1 pp-f np1, vvn np1 crd crd dt n1 vvb (vvz np1, c-crq po31 n2 vmd vhi vhn pno31 vvn np1) d pns11 vmd vdi d n1 p-acp po11 n1 dt n2 vvn. (23) sermon (DIV2) 428 Page 213
3471 In the Hebrew it is the Lords Messiah, yea, and the People of God who have received the Ʋnction of the blessed Spirit, of which the legal Unctions were a Type, have this name applyed to them, Psal. 105. 15, Touch not mine anointed, in the Hebrew it is, touch not my Messiahs, but look, In the Hebrew it is the lords Messiah, yea, and the People of God who have received the Ʋnction of the blessed Spirit, of which the Legal Unctions were a Type, have this name applied to them, Psalm 105. 15, Touch not mine anointed, in the Hebrew it is, touch not my Messiahs, but look, p-acp dt njp pn31 vbz dt n2 np1, uh, cc dt n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n1, pp-f r-crq dt j n2 vbdr dt n1, vhb d n1 vvd p-acp pno32, np1 crd crd, vvb xx po11 j-vvn, p-acp dt njp pn31 vbz, vvb xx po11 njp2, p-acp n1, (23) sermon (DIV2) 428 Page 213
3472 as though there be many Antichrists (that is many that are enemies to Christ) as St. John tells us, 1 Joh. 2. 18. yet there is an NONLATINALPHABET, one special Antichrist to whom that Name belongs, as though there be many Antichrists (that is many that Are enemies to christ) as Saint John tells us, 1 John 2. 18. yet there is an, one special Antichrist to whom that Name belongs, c-acp cs pc-acp vbb d np2 (cst vbz d cst vbr n2 p-acp np1) p-acp n1 np1 vvz pno12, crd np1 crd crd av pc-acp vbz dt, crd j np1 p-acp ro-crq d n1 vvz, (23) sermon (DIV2) 428 Page 214
3473 & to whom that Name is as a proper Name; & to whom that Name is as a proper Name; cc p-acp ro-crq d n1 vbz p-acp dt j n1; (23) sermon (DIV2) 428 Page 214
3474 whereas, as to others, it is rather an Appellative. So though there be many Messiahs many Anointed ones, to whom the Name agrees as a kind of an Appellative Name; whereas, as to Others, it is rather an Appellative. So though there be many Messiahs many Anointed ones, to whom the Name agrees as a kind of an Appellative Name; cs, c-acp p-acp n2-jn, pn31 vbz av-c dt j. av cs pc-acp vbb d njp2 d j-vvn pi2, p-acp ro-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1; (23) sermon (DIV2) 428 Page 214
3475 such were the Jewish High Priests, & some, if not all their Kings and Prophets; yea and all the Lord's People, yet there was one to whom this Name eminently & most properly did belong, who was The Messiah: This was Christ. such were the Jewish High Priests, & Some, if not all their Kings and prophets; yea and all the Lord's People, yet there was one to whom this Name eminently & most properly did belong, who was The Messiah: This was christ. d vbdr dt jp j n2, cc d, cs xx d po32 n2 cc n2; uh cc d dt n1|vbz n1, av a-acp vbds pi p-acp ro-crq d n1 av-j cc av-ds av-j vdd vvi, r-crq vbds dt np1: d vbds np1. (23) sermon (DIV2) 428 Page 214
3476 Daniel calleth him Messiah the Prince, Dan. 9. 25. From the going forth of the Commandment, to restore Hierusalem, and to build it, unto Messiah the Prince shall be seven weeks. daniel calls him Messiah the Prince, Dan. 9. 25. From the going forth of the Commandment, to restore Jerusalem, and to built it, unto Messiah the Prince shall be seven weeks. np1 vvz pno31 np1 dt n1, np1 crd crd p-acp dt vvg av pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vvi np1, cc pc-acp vvi pn31, p-acp np1 dt n1 vmb vbi crd n2. (23) sermon (DIV2) 428 Page 214
3477 And although the second Psalm literally respects David, an eminent Type, as well as Progenitor of Christ, And although the second Psalm literally respects David, an eminent Type, as well as Progenitor of christ, cc cs dt ord n1 av-j n2 np1, dt j n1, c-acp av c-acp n1 pp-f np1, (23) sermon (DIV2) 428 Page 214
3478 yet by the Application of it to Christ in the New Testament, it appeareth that he was intended in it. yet by the Application of it to christ in the New Testament, it appears that he was intended in it. av p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp np1 p-acp dt j n1, pn31 vvz cst pns31 vbds vvn p-acp pn31. (23) sermon (DIV2) 428 Page 214
3479 There Christ is called the Lord's Messiah, against the Lord and his Anointed, &c. It is a Name which agreeth to Christ as he was Anointed with the Oil of gladness above his fellows, Psal. 45. 8. That is, with the Holy Ghost, and with Power, as it is expounded, Act. 10. 38. The Spirit not being given unto him by measure, Joh. 3. 34. He was Anointed to Preach glad Tydings to the meek, Isa. 61. 1. By this Name some think both Natures in Christ are expressed, There christ is called the Lord's Messiah, against the Lord and his Anointed, etc. It is a Name which agreeth to christ as he was Anointed with the Oil of gladness above his Fellows, Psalm 45. 8. That is, with the Holy Ghost, and with Power, as it is expounded, Act. 10. 38. The Spirit not being given unto him by measure, John 3. 34. He was Anointed to Preach glad Tidings to the meek, Isaiah 61. 1. By this Name Some think both Nature's in christ Are expressed, a-acp np1 vbz vvn dt n2 np1, p-acp dt n1 cc po31 j-vvn, av pn31 vbz dt n1 r-crq vvz p-acp np1 c-acp pns31 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n2, np1 crd crd cst vbz, p-acp dt j n1, cc p-acp n1, c-acp pn31 vbz vvn, n1 crd crd dt n1 xx vbg vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp n1, np1 crd crd pns31 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi j n2 p-acp dt j, np1 crd crd p-acp d n1 d vvb d n2 p-acp np1 vbr vvn, (23) sermon (DIV2) 428 Page 214
3480 as well the Divine Nature Anointing, as the Humane Nature Anointed. as well the Divine Nature Anointing, as the Humane Nature Anointed. c-acp av dt j-jn n1 vvg, c-acp dt j n1 vvn. (23) sermon (DIV2) 428 Page 214
3481 Justin Martyr thinks he was called the Messiah, not only because he himself was Anointed but because he Anointeth. Justin Martyr thinks he was called the Messiah, not only Because he himself was Anointed but Because he Anointeth. np1 n1 vvz pns31 vbds vvn dt np1, xx av-j c-acp pns31 px31 vbds vvn p-acp c-acp pns31 vvz. (23) sermon (DIV2) 428 Page 214
3482 This is now a second Name given to the Lord Jesus, and is (as I shall shew you) as Oil poured forth. This is now a second Name given to the Lord jesus, and is (as I shall show you) as Oil poured forth. d vbz av dt ord n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 np1, cc vbz (c-acp pns11 vmb vvi pn22) p-acp n1 vvd av. (23) sermon (DIV2) 428 Page 214
3675 For their lusts and corruptions, they are not free from them, but their hearts are dead to them. For their Lustiest and corruptions, they Are not free from them, but their hearts Are dead to them. p-acp po32 n2 cc n2, pns32 vbr xx j p-acp pno32, cc-acp po32 n2 vbr j p-acp pno32. (24) sermon (DIV2) 462 Page 225
3483 3. A third peculiar Name of Christ you have, Gen. 49. 10. where he is called Shiloh. Jacob in his last blessing of his Sons saith, The Scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor the Lawgiver from his feet, till Shiloh come. There is a d•spute amongst Etymol•g sts, for the Original of that word, some will have it to be derived from NONLATINALPHABET which signifies a Son. Until Shiloh come, that is, 3. A third peculiar Name of christ you have, Gen. 49. 10. where he is called Shiloh. Jacob in his last blessing of his Sons Says, The Sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor the Lawgiver from his feet, till Shiloh come. There is a d•spute among Etymol•g sts, for the Original of that word, Some will have it to be derived from which signifies a Son. Until Shiloh come, that is, crd dt ord j n1 pp-f np1 pn22 vhb, np1 crd crd n1 pns31 vbz vvn np1. np1 p-acp po31 ord n1 pp-f po31 n2 vvz, dt n1 vmb xx vvi p-acp np1, ccx dt n1 p-acp po31 n2, p-acp np1 vvb. pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp vvg n2, p-acp dt j-jn pp-f d n1, d vmb vhi pn31 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp r-crq vvz dt n1 c-acp np1 vvb, cst vbz, (23) sermon (DIV2) 429 Page 214
3484 until the Son of God cometh; until the Son of God comes; c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz; (23) sermon (DIV2) 429 Page 214
3485 or till Judah 's Son come, which must be understood either of David, or of Christ: But I do rather agree with those who derive it from the Hebrew Verb NONLATINALPHABET, which signifies to be a Peacemaker, a name very proper to Christ, who made Peace between God and Man, betwixt Jew and Gentile, and is therefore called Our Peace. This Name of Christ is also an Oil poured forth. or till Judah is Son come, which must be understood either of David, or of christ: But I do rather agree with those who derive it from the Hebrew Verb, which signifies to be a Peacemaker, a name very proper to christ, who made Peace between God and Man, betwixt Jew and Gentile, and is Therefore called Our Peace. This Name of christ is also an Oil poured forth. cc c-acp np1 vbz n1 vvn, r-crq vmb vbi vvn d pp-f np1, cc pp-f np1: cc-acp pns11 vdb av-c vvi p-acp d r-crq vvb pn31 p-acp dt njp n1, r-crq vvz pc-acp vbi dt n1, dt n1 av j p-acp np1, r-crq vvd n1 p-acp np1 cc n1, p-acp np1 cc j, cc vbz av vvn po12 n1. d n1 pp-f np1 vbz av dt n1 vvd av. (23) sermon (DIV2) 429 Page 214
3486 4. A fourth peculiar Name of Christ is the Name Jesus. The Angel you know gave him that Name, Matth. 1. and gave also the reason of it, 4. A fourth peculiar Name of christ is the Name jesus. The Angel you know gave him that Name, Matthew 1. and gave also the reason of it, crd dt ord j n1 pp-f np1 vbz dt n1 np1. dt n1 pn22 vvb vvd pno31 d n1, np1 crd cc vvd av dt n1 pp-f pn31, (23) sermon (DIV2) 430 Page 214
3487 because he was to save his People from their sins; Because he was to save his People from their Sins; c-acp pns31 vbds pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp po32 n2; (23) sermon (DIV2) 430 Page 214
3488 he therefore came into the world, that we might be saved from our Enemies, and from the hands of all that hated us. he Therefore Come into the world, that we might be saved from our Enemies, and from the hands of all that hated us. pns31 av vvd p-acp dt n1, cst pns12 vmd vbi vvn p-acp po12 n2, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f d cst vvd pno12. (23) sermon (DIV2) 430 Page 215
3489 When old Simeon had him in his Arms, he called him The Lord's Salvation. Jesus signifies a Saviour. When old Simeon had him in his Arms, he called him The Lord's Salvation. jesus signifies a Saviour. c-crq j np1 vhd pno31 p-acp po31 n2, pns31 vvd pno31 dt ng1 n1. np1 vvz dt n1. (23) sermon (DIV2) 430 Page 215
3490 These are some of his personal Names, every one of which is to the Soul as a sweet Oil, or Ointment poured forth. These Are Some of his personal Names, every one of which is to the Soul as a sweet Oil, or Ointment poured forth. d vbr d pp-f po31 j n2, d crd pp-f r-crq vbz p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j n1, cc n1 vvd av. (23) sermon (DIV2) 430 Page 215
3491 2. But he hath a second sort of Names, which are the Names of Office given to Christ upon the account of several Offices which he was to bear; 2. But he hath a second sort of Names, which Are the Names of Office given to christ upon the account of several Offices which he was to bear; crd p-acp pns31 vhz dt ord n1 pp-f n2, r-crq vbr dt n2 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2 r-crq pns31 vbds pc-acp vvi; (23) sermon (DIV2) 431 Page 215
3492 and thus he is called Our Mediator, Our Advocate, Our King, Our High Priest, The Prophet, &c. and thus he is called Our Mediator, Our Advocate, Our King, Our High Priest, The Prophet, etc. cc av pns31 vbz vvn po12 n1, po12 n1, po12 n1, po12 j n1, dt n1, av (23) sermon (DIV2) 431 Page 215
3493 First, He is called Mediator. It is a name you will find in the New Testament given to our blessed Lord four times. First, He is called Mediator. It is a name you will find in the New Testament given to our blessed Lord four times. ord, pns31 vbz vvn n1. pn31 vbz dt n1 pn22 vmb vvi p-acp dt j n1 vvn p-acp po12 j-vvn n1 crd n2. (23) sermon (DIV2) 432 Page 215
3494 One Mediator between God and Man, even the Man Christ Jesus (saith the Apostle to Timothy) 1 Tim. 2. 15. The Apostle to the Hebrews calls him, The Mediator of a better Covenant, Heb 9. 15. Of the New Covenant, Heb. 12. 24. The Law was ordained in the hands of a Mediator, Gal. 3. 19, 20. Socinus tells us, that this word in Scripture signifieth no more than God's Interpreter; but the Word in the Greek is derived from NONLATINALPHABET, me•ius, and signifieth a middle person, one who stands in the midst betwixt two offended parties, and appeaseth them. One Mediator between God and Man, even the Man christ jesus (Says the Apostle to Timothy) 1 Tim. 2. 15. The Apostle to the Hebrews calls him, The Mediator of a better Covenant, Hebrew 9. 15. Of the New Covenant, Hebrew 12. 24. The Law was ordained in the hands of a Mediator, Gal. 3. 19, 20. Socinus tells us, that this word in Scripture signifies no more than God's Interpreter; but the Word in the Greek is derived from, me•ius, and signifies a middle person, one who Stands in the midst betwixt two offended parties, and appeaseth them. crd n1 p-acp np1 cc n1, av dt n1 np1 np1 (vvz dt n1 p-acp np1) vvn np1 crd crd dt n1 p-acp dt np1 vvz pno31, dt n1 pp-f dt jc n1, n1 crd crd pp-f dt j n1, np1 crd crd dt n1 vbds vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd crd, crd np1 vvz pno12, cst d n1 p-acp n1 vvz av-dx dc cs npg1 n1; p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt jp vbz vvn p-acp, n1, cc vvz dt j-jn n1, pi r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1 p-acp crd j-vvn n2, cc vvz pno32. (23) sermon (DIV2) 432 Page 215
3495 Su•das interprets it by NONLATINALPHABET, one that maketh Peace. A name excellently agreeing to Christ, who was God-Man: God with us: Su•das interprets it by, one that makes Peace. A name excellently agreeing to christ, who was God-Man: God with us: np1 vvz pn31 p-acp, pi cst vvz n1. dt n1 av-j vvg p-acp np1, r-crq vbds n1: np1 p-acp pno12: (23) sermon (DIV2) 432 Page 215
3496 Neither God only (after his Incarnation) nor meer man. 2. Because being thus God-Man, he interposeth himself betwixt the Offended Creator, and the Offending Creature, and taketh up the difference between God and Man. This Name of Christ is as an Ointment, or Oil poured forth. Secondly; Neither God only (After his Incarnation) nor mere man. 2. Because being thus God-Man, he interposeth himself betwixt the Offended Creator, and the Offending Creature, and Takes up the difference between God and Man. This Name of christ is as an Ointment, or Oil poured forth. Secondly; d np1 av-j (c-acp po31 n1) ccx j n1. crd p-acp vbg av n1, pns31 vvz px31 p-acp dt vvn n1, cc dt j-vvg n1, cc vvz a-acp dt n1 p-acp np1 cc n1 d n1 pp-f np1 vbz p-acp dt n1, cc n1 vvd av. ord; (23) sermon (DIV2) 432 Page 215
3497 He is called our Intereessor, and Advocate, Heb. 7. 25. He ever liveth to make Intercession for us, Rom. 8. 34. He maketh Intercession for us, 1 Joh. 2. 1. If we sin, we have an Advocate with the Father, even Jesus Christ the Righteous. He is called our Intereessor, and Advocate, Hebrew 7. 25. He ever lives to make Intercession for us, Rom. 8. 34. He makes Intercession for us, 1 John 2. 1. If we sin, we have an Advocate with the Father, even jesus christ the Righteous. pns31 vbz vvn po12 n1, cc n1, np1 crd crd pns31 av vvz pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno12, np1 crd crd pns31 vvz n1 p-acp pno12, vvn np1 crd crd cs pns12 vvb, pns12 vhb dt n1 p-acp dt n1, av np1 np1 dt j. (23) sermon (DIV2) 433 Page 215
3498 The Office of an Advocate is in a Court to appear, ingage and plead for his Client. The Office of an Advocate is in a Court to appear, engage and plead for his Client. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi, vvi cc vvi p-acp po31 n1. (23) sermon (DIV2) 433 Page 215
3499 Christ as an Advocate appears in the Court of Heaven for Believers, pleadeth their Cause, answereth the Accusations which Satan brings against them, interceedeth for them, &c. This is a sweet Name. This is as an Oil poured forth to a Soul conscious to it self of its manifold failings, christ as an Advocate appears in the Court of Heaven for Believers, pleads their Cause, Answers the Accusations which Satan brings against them, intercedeth for them, etc. This is a sweet Name. This is as an Oil poured forth to a Soul conscious to it self of its manifold failings, np1 p-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n2, vvz po32 n1, vvz dt n2 r-crq np1 vvz p-acp pno32, vvz p-acp pno32, av d vbz dt j n1. d vbz p-acp dt n1 vvd av p-acp dt n1 j p-acp pn31 n1 pp-f po31 j n2-vvg, (23) sermon (DIV2) 433 Page 215
3500 and the imperfections of its best performances. Thirdly, He is called a King. Pilate called him so in mockery to the Jews, and the imperfections of its best performances. Thirdly, He is called a King. Pilate called him so in mockery to the jews, cc dt n2 pp-f po31 js n2. ord, pns31 vbz vvn dt n1. np1 vvd pno31 av p-acp n1 p-acp dt np2, (23) sermon (DIV2) 433 Page 215
3501 and refused to alter the Superscription of the Cross which had so expressed him. and refused to altar the Superscription of the Cross which had so expressed him. cc vvd pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq vhd av vvn pno31. (23) sermon (DIV2) 434 Page 215
3502 God calls him his King; I will set my King upon my holy Hill of Sion. God calls him his King; I will Set my King upon my holy Hill of Sion. np1 vvz pno31 po31 n1; pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1 p-acp po11 j n1 pp-f np1. (23) sermon (DIV2) 434 Page 216
3503 He is called so not only with regard to his Essential Kingdom, which he hath as God over all, blessed for ever, nor only with respect to his Political Government of his Church, which is, He is called so not only with regard to his Essential Kingdom, which he hath as God over all, blessed for ever, nor only with respect to his Political Government of his Church, which is, pns31 vbz vvn av xx av-j p-acp n1 p-acp po31 j n1, r-crq pns31 vhz p-acp np1 p-acp d, vvn p-acp av, ccx j p-acp n1 p-acp po31 j n1 pp-f po31 n1, r-crq vbz, (23) sermon (DIV2) 434 Page 216
3504 or should be every where executed according to his Laws and Prescripts, but with respect to that special Dominion which he hath over his Saints, by which he doth both surprise their Enemies, bruising Satan under their feet, strengthening them against their lusts and corruptions, commanding them into a conformity to his Will, or should be every where executed according to his Laws and Prescripts, but with respect to that special Dominion which he hath over his Saints, by which he does both surprise their Enemies, bruising Satan under their feet, strengthening them against their Lustiest and corruptions, commanding them into a conformity to his Will, cc vmd vbi d q-crq vvn vvg p-acp po31 n2 cc n2, cc-acp p-acp n1 p-acp d j n1 r-crq pns31 vhz p-acp po31 n2, p-acp r-crq pns31 vdz d vvi po32 n2, vvg np1 p-acp po32 n2, vvg pno32 p-acp po32 n2 cc n2, vvg pno32 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, (23) sermon (DIV2) 434 Page 216
3505 and to the practice and exercises of those habits of grace which he hath bestowed upon them. and to the practice and exercises of those habits of grace which he hath bestowed upon them. cc p-acp dt n1 cc n2 pp-f d n2 pp-f n1 r-crq pns31 vhz vvn p-acp pno32. (23) sermon (DIV2) 434 Page 216
3506 Fourthly, He is called our Priest, our High Priest. The Apostle to the Hebrews calls him the High Priest over the House of God. Fourthly, He is called our Priest, our High Priest. The Apostle to the Hebrews calls him the High Priest over the House of God. ord, pns31 vbz vvn po12 n1, po12 j n1. dt n1 p-acp dt np1 vvz pno31 dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (23) sermon (DIV2) 435 Page 216
3507 The High Priest of our Profession, a great High Priest. The High Priest of our Profession, a great High Priest. dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1, dt j j n1. (23) sermon (DIV2) 435 Page 216
3508 The Office of the Priest was to enter into the Holiest, to offer Sacrifice for the People, to pray for them, to bless them. Christ did all this: The Office of the Priest was to enter into the Holiest, to offer Sacrifice for the People, to pray for them, to bless them. christ did all this: dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbds p-acp vvb p-acp dt js, p-acp vvb n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp vvb p-acp pno32, p-acp vvb pno32. np1 vdd d d: (23) sermon (DIV2) 435 Page 216
3509 He once offered up himself for us; He once offered up himself for us; pns31 a-acp vvn a-acp px31 p-acp pno12; (23) sermon (DIV2) 435 Page 216
3510 he entred into the Holiest, whither our forerunner is entred (saith the Apostle;) we are blessed with all spiritual blessings in him. he entered into the Holiest, whither our forerunner is entered (Says the Apostle;) we Are blessed with all spiritual blessings in him. pns31 vvd p-acp dt js, c-crq po12 n1 vbz vvn (vvz dt n1;) pns12 vbr vvn p-acp d j n2 p-acp pno31. (23) sermon (DIV2) 435 Page 216
3696 so as they need not be sollicitous, or trouble themselves with cares what they should eat, so as they need not be solicitous, or trouble themselves with Cares what they should eat, av c-acp pns32 vvb xx vbi j, cc vvi px32 p-acp n2 r-crq pns32 vmd vvi, (24) sermon (DIV2) 464 Page 226
3511 He was (saith the Apostle to the Galatians,) made a Curse for us, that the blessing of Abraham might come down upon us. Fifthly; He was (Says the Apostle to the Galatians,) made a Curse for us, that the blessing of Abraham might come down upon us. Fifthly; pns31 vbds (vvz dt n1 p-acp dt np1,) vvd dt n1 p-acp pno12, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vmd vvi a-acp p-acp pno12. ord; (23) sermon (DIV2) 435 Page 216
3512 He is called a Prophet; that is also his Name: He is called a Prophet; that is also his Name: pns31 vbz vvn dt n1; cst vbz av po31 n1: (23) sermon (DIV2) 436 Page 216
3513 That Prophet (by way of Eminency) Deut. 13. 3. Joh. 1. 21. Act. 3. 23. The woman of Samaria perceived that he was a Prophet, Joh. 4. 19. He is a Prophet not only as he could, That Prophet (by Way of Eminency) Deuteronomy 13. 3. John 1. 21. Act. 3. 23. The woman of Samaria perceived that he was a Prophet, John 4. 19. He is a Prophet not only as he could, cst n1 (p-acp n1 pp-f n1) np1 crd crd np1 crd crd n1 crd crd dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd cst pns31 vbds dt n1, np1 crd crd pns31 vbz dt n1 xx av-j c-acp pns31 vmd, (23) sermon (DIV2) 436 Page 216
3514 and did foretel many things to come, but as he teacheth and instructeth his People. and did foretell many things to come, but as he Teaches and Instructeth his People. cc vdd vvi d n2 pc-acp vvi, cc-acp c-acp pns31 vvz cc vvz po31 n1. (23) sermon (DIV2) 436 Page 216
3515 This he did while he was here upon the Earth, going about, and Preaching in the Temple, in the Synagogues, in the Streets, upon Mountains, &c. but when he ascended up on high, he gave gifts unto men; This he did while he was Here upon the Earth, going about, and Preaching in the Temple, in the Synagogues, in the Streets, upon Mountains, etc. but when he ascended up on high, he gave Gifts unto men; d pns31 vdd cs pns31 vbds av p-acp dt n1, vvg a-acp, cc vvg p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n2, p-acp dt n2, p-acp n2, av cc-acp c-crq pns31 vvd a-acp p-acp j, pns31 vvd n2 p-acp n2; (23) sermon (DIV2) 436 Page 216
3516 he made some Apostles, some Evangelists, others Pastors and Teachers; for the continual building up of his Church; he made Some Apostles, Some Evangelists, Others Pastors and Teachers; for the continual building up of his Church; pns31 vvd d n2, d n2, n2-jn ng1 cc n2; p-acp dt j n-vvg a-acp pp-f po31 n1; (23) sermon (DIV2) 436 Page 216
3517 and not only so, but by his Spirit instructing them in, and revealing to them the deep things of God, the things which Eye hath not seen, and not only so, but by his Spirit instructing them in, and revealing to them the deep things of God, the things which Eye hath not seen, cc xx av-j av, cc-acp p-acp po31 n1 vvg pno32 p-acp, cc vvg p-acp pno32 dt j-jn n2 pp-f np1, dt n2 r-crq n1 vhz xx vvn, (23) sermon (DIV2) 436 Page 216
3518 nor hath Ear heard, nor can it enter into the heart of man to conceive. nor hath Ear herd, nor can it enter into the heart of man to conceive. ccx vhz n1 vvn, ccx vmb pn31 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi. (23) sermon (DIV2) 436 Page 216
3519 Now all these pieces of Christ's Name are to the believing Soul as Oil poured forth. Now all these Pieces of Christ's Name Are to the believing Soul as Oil poured forth. av d d n2 pp-f npg1 n1 vbr p-acp dt j-vvg n1 p-acp n1 vvd av. (23) sermon (DIV2) 436 Page 216
3520 But besides these personal Names of Christ, and his Names of Office. Whatever else Christ is made known by is his Name. But beside these personal Names of christ, and his Names of Office. Whatever Else christ is made known by is his Name. cc-acp p-acp d j n2 pp-f np1, cc po31 n2 pp-f n1. r-crq av np1 vbz vvn vvn p-acp vbz po31 n1. (23) sermon (DIV2) 437 Page 216
3521 I will mention but three things. First, His Word is his Name. The Gospel of Christ is his Name, that expresseth to us what Christ is. I will mention but three things. First, His Word is his Name. The Gospel of christ is his Name, that Expresses to us what christ is. pns11 vmb vvi p-acp crd n2. ord, po31 n1 vbz po31 n1. dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz po31 n1, cst vvz p-acp pno12 r-crq np1 vbz. (23) sermon (DIV2) 437 Page 216
3522 Christ saith, that he had manifested his Father's Name unto the men whom he had given him out of the world, Joh. 17. 6. that is his Fathers Truths, the Doctrine of his Gospel. christ Says, that he had manifested his Father's Name unto the men whom he had given him out of the world, John 17. 6. that is his Father's Truths, the Doctrine of his Gospel. np1 vvz, cst pns31 vhd vvn po31 ng1 n1 p-acp dt n2 r-crq pns31 vhd vvn pno31 av pp-f dt n1, np1 crd crd cst vbz po31 ng1 n2, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (23) sermon (DIV2) 438 Page 217
3523 The Lord Jesus is made known by his Gospel. That doth the same thing for Christ, that our Name doth for us; The Lord jesus is made known by his Gospel. That does thee same thing for christ, that our Name does for us; dt n1 np1 vbz vvn vvn p-acp po31 n1. cst vdz pno32 d n1 p-acp np1, cst po12 n1 vdz p-acp pno12; (23) sermon (DIV2) 438 Page 217
3524 it lets the World know whose Son Christ is, what he is, what he hath done and suffered for Sinners, it lets the World know whose Son christ is, what he is, what he hath done and suffered for Sinners, pn31 vvz dt n1 vvb r-crq n1 np1 vbz, r-crq pns31 vbz, r-crq pns31 vhz vdn cc vvn p-acp n2, (23) sermon (DIV2) 438 Page 217
3525 and this is to the Soul exceeding sweet, as an Oil that is poured forth. Secondly, His Mercy is his Name. and this is to the Soul exceeding sweet, as an Oil that is poured forth. Secondly, His Mercy is his Name. cc d vbz p-acp dt n1 vvg j, c-acp dt n1 cst vbz vvn av. ord, po31 n1 vbz po31 n1. (23) sermon (DIV2) 438 Page 217
3526 All those declarations of his love and good will towards his Peoples Souls, of which his Gospel is full. All those declarations of his love and good will towards his Peoples Souls, of which his Gospel is full. d d n2 pp-f po31 n1 cc j n1 p-acp po31 ng1 n2, pp-f r-crq po31 n1 vbz j. (23) sermon (DIV2) 439 Page 217
3527 All the Emanations of his Love. When the Lord telleth Moses his Name, he thus proclaimeth it; All the Emanations of his Love. When the Lord Telleth Moses his Name, he thus proclaims it; av-d dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. c-crq dt n1 vvz np1 po31 n1, pns31 av vvz pn31; (23) sermon (DIV2) 439 Page 217
3528 The Lord, The Lord merciful, slow to anger. The Lord, The Lord merciful, slow to anger. dt n1, dt n1 j, j pc-acp vvi. (23) sermon (DIV2) 439 Page 217
3529 As God gets him a great Name upon Pharaoh, and the wicked of the Earth, by executing Justice and Judgment; so he gets himself a great Name amongst his Saints, by shewing me•cy. As God gets him a great Name upon Pharaoh, and the wicked of the Earth, by executing justice and Judgement; so he gets himself a great Name among his Saints, by showing me•cy. p-acp np1 vvz pno31 dt j n1 p-acp np1, cc dt j pp-f dt n1, p-acp vvg n1 cc n1; av pns31 vvz px31 dt j n1 p-acp po31 n2, p-acp vvg n1. (23) sermon (DIV2) 439 Page 217
3531 I will heal your backslidings, and love you freely. Lastly, His Truth is his Name. By Truth I mean his Faithfulness in fulfilling his Word. I will heal your backslidings, and love you freely. Lastly, His Truth is his Name. By Truth I mean his Faithfulness in fulfilling his Word. pns11 vmb vvi po22 n2, cc vvb pn22 av-j. ord, po31 n1 vbz po31 n1. p-acp n1 pns11 vvb po31 n1 p-acp vvg po31 n1. (23) sermon (DIV2) 439 Page 217
3532 Thy Truth reacheth unto the Clouds, saith David, Psal. 108. 4. David, Psal. 138. 2. resolveth to praise God's Name, for his Loving-kindness and for his Truth. Thy Truth reaches unto the Clouds, Says David, Psalm 108. 4. David, Psalm 138. 2. resolves to praise God's Name, for his Lovingkindness and for his Truth. po21 n1 vvz p-acp dt n2, vvz np1, np1 crd crd np1, np1 crd crd vvz p-acp vvb npg1 n1, p-acp po31 n1 cc p-acp po31 n1. (23) sermon (DIV2) 440 Page 217
3533 Jesus Christ is much known to us by his Truth and Faithfulness to his Promises, making good to his Peoples Souls, what he hath said; jesus christ is much known to us by his Truth and Faithfulness to his Promises, making good to his Peoples Souls, what he hath said; np1 np1 vbz av-d vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 vvz, vvg j p-acp po31 ng1 n2, r-crq pns31 vhz vvn; (23) sermon (DIV2) 440 Page 217
3534 hence he is called the Amen, the Faithful; and the true Witness, Rev. 3. 14. Pareus (upon that Text) saith, that Christ is called the Amen for that reason which the Apostle giveth, 2 Cor. 1. 19, 20. because he is not Yea and Nay, but he is Yea; and because all the Promises of God in him are Yea and Amen. hence he is called the Amen, the Faithful; and the true Witness, Rev. 3. 14. Pareus (upon that Text) Says, that christ is called the Amen for that reason which the Apostle gives, 2 Cor. 1. 19, 20. Because he is not Yea and Nay, but he is Yea; and Because all the Promises of God in him Are Yea and Amen. av pns31 vbz vvn dt uh-n, dt j; cc dt j n1, n1 crd crd np1 (p-acp d n1) vvz, cst np1 vbz vvn dt uh-n p-acp d n1 r-crq dt n1 vvz, crd np1 crd crd, crd c-acp pns31 vbz xx uh cc uh, p-acp pns31 vbz uh; cc c-acp d dt vvz pp-f np1 p-acp pno31 vbr uh cc uh-n. (23) sermon (DIV2) 440 Page 217
3535 Thus I have opened to you what that Name of Christ is, which the Spouse compareth to an Oil, Thus I have opened to you what that Name of christ is, which the Spouse compareth to an Oil, av pns11 vhb vvn p-acp pn22 r-crq cst n1 pp-f np1 vbz, r-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, (23) sermon (DIV2) 440 Page 217
3536 or to an Ointment poured forth. 2 Qu. But why to an Oil poured forth? or to an Ointment poured forth. 2 Qu. But why to an Oil poured forth? cc p-acp dt n1 vvd av. crd n1 cc-acp q-crq p-acp dt n1 vvd av? (23) sermon (DIV2) 440 Page 217
3537 Certainly for the usefulness of it under that circumstance. Certainly for the usefulness of it under that circumstance. av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp d n1. (23) sermon (DIV2) 442 Page 217
3538 Ointment in the Box, Oil inclosed and kept up in the Vessel, is no way so useful as when it is poured out. Ointment in the Box, Oil enclosed and kept up in the Vessel, is no Way so useful as when it is poured out. n1 p-acp dt n1, n1 vvn cc vvd a-acp p-acp dt n1, vbz dx n1 av j c-acp c-crq pn31 vbz vvn av. (23) sermon (DIV2) 442 Page 217
3539 If we use it for food, it must be poured out, if for Medicine, if for Ornament, which way soever we use Oil or Ointment, it must be poured out, If we use it for food, it must be poured out, if for Medicine, if for Ornament, which Way soever we use Oil or Ointment, it must be poured out, cs pns12 vvb pn31 p-acp n1, pn31 vmb vbi vvn av, cs p-acp n1, cs p-acp n1, r-crq n1 av pns12 vvb n1 cc n1, pn31 vmb vbi vvn av, (23) sermon (DIV2) 442 Page 217
3540 then it becomes useful to us. then it becomes useful to us. cs pn31 vvz j p-acp pno12. (23) sermon (DIV2) 442 Page 217
3541 But that which I take to be what is principally intended, is, Thy Name is exceedingly, infinitely sweet. But that which I take to be what is principally intended, is, Thy Name is exceedingly, infinitely sweet. p-acp cst r-crq pns11 vvb pc-acp vbi r-crq vbz av-j vvn, vbz, po21 n1 vbz av-vvg, av-j j. (23) sermon (DIV2) 442 Page 217
3542 Oil is sweet in the Vessel where it is kept; it is sweet, if but dropped out by drops. Oil is sweet in the Vessel where it is kept; it is sweet, if but dropped out by drops. n1 vbz j p-acp dt n1 c-crq pn31 vbz vvn; pn31 vbz j, cs cc-acp vvn av p-acp n2. (23) sermon (DIV2) 442 Page 217
3543 But saith the Spouse of Christ, Thy Name is as an Oil or Ointment poured forth. But Says the Spouse of christ, Thy Name is as an Oil or Ointment poured forth. p-acp vvz dt n1 pp-f np1, po21 n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 cc n1 vvd av. (23) sermon (DIV2) 442 Page 217
3544 Thou hast not only a sweetness and excellency in thy self, but all the grace and mercy in thee is communicated, Thou hast not only a sweetness and excellency in thy self, but all the grace and mercy in thee is communicated, pns21 vh2 xx av-j dt n1 cc n1 p-acp po21 n1, cc-acp d dt n1 cc n1 p-acp pno21 vbz vvn, (23) sermon (DIV2) 442 Page 217
3545 and that not in drops, or little measures, but as Oil poured forth, that hath scope of Air enough to diffuse it self in and by. and that not in drops, or little measures, but as Oil poured forth, that hath scope of Air enough to diffuse it self in and by. cc cst xx p-acp n2, cc j n2, cc-acp c-acp n1 vvd av, cst vhz n1 pp-f n1 av-d pc-acp vvi pn31 n1 p-acp cc p-acp. (23) sermon (DIV2) 442 Page 218
3546 If Christ had No Name by which he could be made known to us, yet there would be in him (as God blessed for ever) infinite goodness, as well as Majesty and Glory; If christ had No Name by which he could be made known to us, yet there would be in him (as God blessed for ever) infinite Goodness, as well as Majesty and Glory; cs np1 vhd dx n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vmd vbi vvn vvn p-acp pno12, av pc-acp vmd vbi p-acp pno31 (c-acp np1 vvn p-acp av) j n1, c-acp av c-acp n1 cc n1; (23) sermon (DIV2) 442 Page 218
3547 the fulness of the God-Head would be in him, he would be full of Grace and Truth; the fullness of the God-Head would be in him, he would be full of Grace and Truth; dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmd vbi p-acp pno31, pns31 vmd vbi j pp-f n1 cc n1; (23) sermon (DIV2) 442 Page 218
3548 but now his Name makes him to be as an Oil poured forth; but now his Name makes him to be as an Oil poured forth; p-acp av po31 vvb vvz pno31 pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1 vvd av; (23) sermon (DIV2) 442 Page 218
3549 by that we behold his glory, the glory as of the begotten of the Father, full of Grace, by that we behold his glory, the glory as of the begotten of the Father, full of Grace, p-acp d pns12 vvb po31 n1, dt n1 c-acp pp-f dt vvn pp-f dt n1, j pp-f n1, (23) sermon (DIV2) 442 Page 218
3550 and Truth, Joh. 1. 14. When the invisible, incomprehensible excellency, love, and grace of Christ is made known unto us, either by the Gospel, and Truth, John 1. 14. When the invisible, incomprehensible excellency, love, and grace of christ is made known unto us, either by the Gospel, cc n1, np1 crd crd c-crq dt j, j n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn vvn p-acp pno12, av-d p-acp dt n1, (23) sermon (DIV2) 442 Page 218
3551 or by the emanations of his grace and mercy, or the demonstrations of his truth, or by the emanations of his grace and mercy, or the demonstrations of his truth, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, cc dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, (23) sermon (DIV2) 442 Page 218
3552 and faithfulness, by any of his personal names, or names of Office, w•ich are given to him, then like Oil, and faithfulness, by any of his personal names, or names of Office, w•ich Are given to him, then like Oil, cc n1, p-acp d pp-f po31 j n2, cc n2 pp-f n1, j vbr vvn p-acp pno31, av av-j n1, (23) sermon (DIV2) 442 Page 218
3553 or Ointment poured out, he appears to the Soul transcendently, incomparably sweet. This now appears both from Scripture, and from experience. or Ointment poured out, he appears to the Soul transcendently, incomparably sweet. This now appears both from Scripture, and from experience. cc n1 vvd av, pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 av-j, av-j j. np1 av vvz d p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1. (23) sermon (DIV2) 442 Page 218
3554 1. From Scripture; how sweet are thy words unto my tast, faith David, Psal. 119. 103. More to be desired are they than gold, 1. From Scripture; how sweet Are thy words unto my taste, faith David, Psalm 119. 103. More to be desired Are they than gold, crd p-acp n1; c-crq j vbr po21 n2 p-acp po11 n1, n1 np1, np1 crd crd n1 pc-acp vbi vvn vbr pns32 av n1, (23) sermon (DIV2) 443 Page 218
3555 yea, than much fine gold, sweeter also than Honey, and the Hony-comb, Psal. 19. 10. In his name shall the Gentiles trust, Mat. 12. 21. Adam had a little of Christ made known unto him: yea, than much fine gold, Sweeten also than Honey, and the Honeycomb, Psalm 19. 10. In his name shall the Gentiles trust, Mathew 12. 21. Adam had a little of christ made known unto him: uh, cs d j n1, jc av cs n1, cc dt n1, np1 crd crd p-acp po31 n1 vmb dt np1 vvb, np1 crd crd np1 vhd dt j pp-f np1 vvd vvn p-acp pno31: (23) sermon (DIV2) 443 Page 218
3556 One promise (we read of no more) The Seed of the Woman shall break the Serpents head, Gen. 3. 15. It was like Oil poured forth, and kept him from a deliquium, in the sense of the first sin, One promise (we read of no more) The Seed of the Woman shall break the Serpents head, Gen. 3. 15. It was like Oil poured forth, and kept him from a deliquium, in the sense of the First since, pi n1 (pns12 vvb pp-f dx dc) dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi dt ng1 n1, np1 crd crd pn31 vbds av-j n1 vvd av, cc vvd pno31 p-acp dt fw-la, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt ord n1, (23) sermon (DIV2) 443 Page 218
3557 and his being turned out of Paradise; and his being turned out of Paradise; cc po31 vbg vvn av pp-f n1; (23) sermon (DIV2) 443 Page 218
3558 Abraham heard a little of Christs name, it was to him like Oil poured forth, he saw my day, and rejoiced (saith Christ, John 8. he saw the day star arise afar off; Abraham herd a little of Christ name, it was to him like Oil poured forth, he saw my day, and rejoiced (Says christ, John 8. he saw the day star arise afar off; np1 vvd dt j pp-f npg1 n1, pn31 vbds p-acp pno31 av-j n1 vvd av, pns31 vvd po11 n1, cc vvd (vvz np1, np1 crd pns31 vvd dt n1 n1 vvb av a-acp; (23) sermon (DIV2) 443 Page 218
3559 he saw but the morning, the dawning of the morning too, of Christs day, and at a great distance how sweet was it to him? He saw my day (saith Christ) and he rejoiced. I might give you very many instances of the sweetness which the Saints of God perceived upon the several discoveries of Christ made to them. he saw but the morning, the dawning of the morning too, of Christ day, and At a great distance how sweet was it to him? He saw my day (Says christ) and he rejoiced. I might give you very many instances of the sweetness which the Saints of God perceived upon the several discoveries of christ made to them. pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1, dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 av, pp-f npg1 n1, cc p-acp dt j n1 c-crq j vbds pn31 p-acp pno31? pns31 vvd po11 n1 (vvz np1) cc pns31 vvd. pns11 vmd vvi pn22 av d n2 pp-f dt n1 r-crq dt n2 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp dt j n2 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp pno32. (23) sermon (DIV2) 443 Page 218
3560 But what needs any further demonstration, than what ariseth from the consideration of the thing, and from the experience of any Child of God to whom Christ is, or hath been made known! But what needs any further demonstration, than what arises from the consideration of the thing, and from the experience of any Child of God to whom christ is, or hath been made known! p-acp r-crq vvz d jc n1, cs r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f np1 p-acp ro-crq np1 vbz, cc vhz vbn vvn vvn! (23) sermon (DIV2) 443 Page 218
3561 how sweet must rest be to one that is weary! ease to one that is heavy laden? both these are promised from Christ. how sweet must rest be to one that is weary! ease to one that is heavy laden? both these Are promised from christ. q-crq j vmb vvi vbb p-acp pi cst vbz j! n1 p-acp pi cst vbz j vvn? d d vbr vvn p-acp np1. (23) sermon (DIV2) 443 Page 218
3562 Mat. 11. 29. how sweet must the name of a Saviour be to one that is lost and undone, the name of Redeeme•, to one that is a Captive! Mathew 11. 29. how sweet must the name of a Saviour be to one that is lost and undone, the name of Redeeme•, to one that is a Captive! np1 crd crd uh-crq j vmb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbb p-acp pi cst vbz vvn cc vvn, dt n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp pi cst vbz dt j-jn! (23) sermon (DIV2) 443 Page 218
3563 The name of a Mediator to one that hath offended a potent adversary, able to crush him every moment? The name of a Mediator to one that hath offended a potent adversary, able to crush him every moment? dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp pi cst vhz vvn dt j n1, j pc-acp vvi pno31 d n1? (23) sermon (DIV2) 443 Page 218
3564 2. I appeal further ▪ to the experience of every Child of God, even every Soul who hath tasted any thing of Christ, 2. I appeal further ▪ to the experience of every Child of God, even every Soul who hath tasted any thing of christ, crd pns11 vvb av-jc ▪ pc-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f np1, av d n1 r-crq vhz vvn d n1 pp-f np1, (23) sermon (DIV2) 444 Page 219
3565 and who hath heard any thing of his Name, when a Soul is troubled to think, and who hath herd any thing of his Name, when a Soul is troubled to think, cc r-crq vhz vvn d n1 pp-f po31 n1, c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi, (23) sermon (DIV2) 444 Page 219
3566 how often, how heinously it hath offended God; how often, how heinously it hath offended God; c-crq av, c-crq av-j pn31 vhz vvn np1; (23) sermon (DIV2) 444 Page 219
3568 and apprehends itself lost and undone, how sweet is it to remember the name of Jesus, given unto Christ, and apprehends itself lost and undone, how sweet is it to Remember the name of jesus, given unto christ, cc vvz px31 vvn cc vvn, c-crq j vbz pn31 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, vvn p-acp np1, (23) sermon (DIV2) 444 Page 219
3569 because he was to save his People from their sins? when a Soul considereth, that without Blood, without a Sacrifice; Because he was to save his People from their Sins? when a Soul Considereth, that without Blood, without a Sacrifice; c-acp pns31 vbds p-acp p-acp po31 n1 p-acp po32 n2? c-crq dt n1 vvz, cst p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1; (23) sermon (DIV2) 444 Page 219
3570 there is no remission of Sin, how sweet then is the name of an High Priest over the House of God; there is no remission of since, how sweet then is the name of an High Priest over the House of God; pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f n1, c-crq j av vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (23) sermon (DIV2) 444 Page 219
3571 who offered up himself once for our Sins, and having done so, ascended up into Heaven, who offered up himself once for our Sins, and having done so, ascended up into Heaven, r-crq vvd a-acp px31 a-acp p-acp po12 n2, cc vhg vdn av, vvd a-acp p-acp n1, (23) sermon (DIV2) 444 Page 219
3572 and ever sitteth at the Right Hand of God to make intercession for the Sins of his People. and ever Sitteth At the Right Hand of God to make Intercession for the Sins of his People. cc av vvz p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. (23) sermon (DIV2) 444 Page 219
3573 How sweet to the Soul that is afraid lest its lusts should have dominion over him, is the name of Christ as a King, given unto him, How sweet to the Soul that is afraid lest its Lustiest should have dominion over him, is the name of christ as a King, given unto him, q-crq j p-acp dt n1 cst vbz j cs po31 n2 vmd vhi n1 p-acp pno31, vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, vvn p-acp pno31, (23) sermon (DIV2) 444 Page 219
3574 because he is to rule in the hearts of those who are once subjected and subdued unto him. Because he is to Rule in the hearts of those who Are once subjected and subdued unto him. c-acp pns31 vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f d r-crq vbr a-acp vvn cc vvn p-acp pno31. (23) sermon (DIV2) 444 Page 219
3575 How sweet are his mercy, his truth, his promises, when at any time the latter are applied to the Soul, How sweet Are his mercy, his truth, his promises, when At any time the latter Are applied to the Soul, q-crq j vbr po31 n1, po31 n1, po31 n2, c-crq p-acp d n1 dt d vbr vvn p-acp dt n1, (23) sermon (DIV2) 444 Page 219
3576 and the former any way made known in the Soul? and the former any Way made known in the Soul? cc dt j d n1 vvd vvn p-acp dt n1? (23) sermon (DIV2) 444 Page 219
3577 Doth any one ask whence it is that the name of Christ is so sweet to the Soul? I answer, Does any one ask whence it is that the name of christ is so sweet to the Soul? I answer, vdz d crd vvi c-crq pn31 vbz d dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz av j p-acp dt n1? pns11 vvb, (23) sermon (DIV2) 445 Page 219
3578 1. Because it signifieth him, to be the fountain of the greatest spiritual good to us; 1. Because it signifies him, to be the fountain of the greatest spiritual good to us; crd p-acp pn31 vvz pno31, pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f dt js j j p-acp pno12; (23) sermon (DIV2) 446 Page 219
3579 his name Messiah and Christ signify him to be separated, and set apart of God for the accomplishment of the great business of our Salvation; his name Messiah and christ signify him to be separated, and Set apart of God for the accomplishment of the great business of our Salvation; po31 n1 np1 cc np1 vvb pno31 pc-acp vbi vvn, cc vvd av pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1; (23) sermon (DIV2) 446 Page 219
3580 his name Emanuel signifies him to have Hypostatically united in one Person, the Divine, and Humane Nature, that he might be a fit Mediator, that he might die, his name Emmanuel signifies him to have Hypostatically united in one Person, the Divine, and Humane Nature, that he might be a fit Mediator, that he might die, po31 n1 np1 vvz pno31 pc-acp vhi av-j vvn p-acp crd n1, dt j-jn, cc j n1, cst pns31 vmd vbi dt j n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi, (23) sermon (DIV2) 446 Page 219
3581 and merit salvation for us by dying; his name Jesus signifies that he is a Saviour; and merit salvation for us by dying; his name jesus signifies that he is a Saviour; cc vvi n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp vvg; po31 n1 np1 vvz cst pns31 vbz dt n1; (23) sermon (DIV2) 446 Page 219
3582 his name Shiloh speaketh him to be a Peacemaker, his name of an Advocate, signifies him to transact our business in Heaven for us, his name of High Priest signifies him to have offered for us a propitiatory Sacrifice, to have made an atonement for us, to bless us, to interceed for us; his name Shiloh speaks him to be a Peacemaker, his name of an Advocate, signifies him to transact our business in Heaven for us, his name of High Priest signifies him to have offered for us a propitiatory Sacrifice, to have made an atonement for us, to bless us, to intercede for us; po31 n1 np1 vvz pno31 pc-acp vbi dt n1, po31 n1 pp-f dt n1, vvz pno31 pc-acp vvi po12 n1 p-acp n1 p-acp pno12, po31 n1 pp-f j n1 vvz pno31 pc-acp vhi vvn p-acp pno12 dt j n1, pc-acp vhi vvn dt n1 p-acp pno12, pc-acp vvi pno12, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12; (23) sermon (DIV2) 446 Page 219
3583 the like I might say of his other names. the like I might say of his other names. dt j pns11 vmd vvi pp-f po31 j-jn n2. (23) sermon (DIV2) 446 Page 219
3584 Now if the name of a friend, who hath done some great kindness for us, be oft-times sweet, Now if the name of a friend, who hath done Some great kindness for us, be ofttimes sweet, av cs dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vhz vdn d j n1 p-acp pno12, vbb av j, (23) sermon (DIV2) 446 Page 219
3585 like an Oil poured forth unto us, how much sweeter must be his name, by whom we are blessed with all Spiritual blessings? Secondly. like an Oil poured forth unto us, how much Sweeten must be his name, by whom we Are blessed with all Spiritual blessings? Secondly. av-j dt n1 vvd av p-acp pno12, c-crq d jc vmb vbi po31 n1, p-acp ro-crq pns12 vbr vvn p-acp d j n2? ord. (23) sermon (DIV2) 446 Page 219
3586 Because by his Name, or in his name, our greatest blessings are obtained. Because by his Name, or in his name, our greatest blessings Are obtained. p-acp p-acp po31 n1, cc p-acp po31 n1, po12 js n2 vbr vvn. (23) sermon (DIV2) 447 Page 219
3587 How sweet must that name be to the begger upon the use of which, all its wants are supplied. How sweet must that name be to the beggar upon the use of which, all its Wants Are supplied. c-crq j vmb d vvb vbb p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f r-crq, d po31 n2 vbr vvn. (23) sermon (DIV2) 447 Page 219
3735 In Christ's excelling graces, which dwell in him eminently, and essentially, there is such a lustre, In Christ's excelling graces, which dwell in him eminently, and essentially, there is such a lustre, p-acp npg1 j-vvg n2, r-crq vvb p-acp pno31 av-j, cc av-j, pc-acp vbz d dt n1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 468 Page 228
3588 Is salvation worth any thing? There is no other name under Heaven by which we can be saved, but only the name of Jesus; do our Souls want any thing? Whatsoever you shall ask in my Name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son, John 14. 13. Whatsoever you shall ask the Father in my Name, he will give it you, ch. 16. v. 23. Is the Soul trembling under the sense of its guilt, doth horrour surprize it? do the terrors of the Lord distract it: Is salvation worth any thing? There is no other name under Heaven by which we can be saved, but only the name of jesus; do our Souls want any thing? Whatsoever you shall ask in my Name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son, John 14. 13. Whatsoever you shall ask the Father in my Name, he will give it you, changed. 16. v. 23. Is the Soul trembling under the sense of its guilt, does horror surprise it? do the terrors of the Lord distract it: vbz n1 j d n1? pc-acp vbz dx j-jn n1 p-acp n1 p-acp r-crq pns12 vmb vbi vvn, p-acp j dt n1 pp-f np1; vdb po12 n2 vvb d n1? r-crq pn22 vmb vvi p-acp po11 n1, cst pns11 vmb vdi, cst dt n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, np1 crd crd r-crq pn22 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp po11 n1, pns31 vmb vvi pn31 pn22, vvn. crd n1 crd vbz dt n1 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, vdz n1 vvi pn31? vdb dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vvb pn31: (23) sermon (DIV2) 447 Page 220
3589 a wounded Spirit who can bear? by the discovery of the Lord Christs name to it, in the Gospel, promises, in the mercy, truth, a wounded Spirit who can bear? by the discovery of the Lord Christ name to it, in the Gospel, promises, in the mercy, truth, dt j-vvn n1 r-crq vmb vvi? p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 npg1 n1 p-acp pn31, p-acp dt n1, n2, p-acp dt n1, n1, (23) sermon (DIV2) 447 Page 220
3590 and faithfulness of Christ, it is freed from these. and faithfulness of christ, it is freed from these. cc n1 pp-f np1, pn31 vbz vvn p-acp d. (23) sermon (DIV2) 447 Page 220
3591 The discovery, the least discovery of Christ to the troubled Soul, is like the Sun beam to the weather beaten and be-wildered Traveller, The discovery, the least discovery of christ to the troubled Soul, is like the Sun beam to the weather beaten and bewildered Traveller, dt n1, dt ds n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt j-vvn n1, vbz av-j dt n1 n1 p-acp dt n1 vvn cc j n1, (23) sermon (DIV2) 447 Page 220
3592 like the shadow to him whom the heat maketh faint, like light to him that fitteth in darkness, like the shadow to him whom the heat makes faint, like Light to him that fits in darkness, av-j dt n1 p-acp pno31 ro-crq dt n1 vvz j, j n1 p-acp pno31 cst vvz p-acp n1, (23) sermon (DIV2) 447 Page 220
3593 like life to him that fitteth in the shadow of death. like life to him that fits in the shadow of death. j n1 p-acp pno31 cst vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (23) sermon (DIV2) 447 Page 220
3594 How sweet is the discovery of Christs truth in his promises, the sealing of a promise to a poor doubting Soul? Every Soul that hath experienced it will say. How sweet is the discovery of Christ truth in his promises, the sealing of a promise to a poor doubting Soul? Every Soul that hath experienced it will say. q-crq j vbz dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp po31 n2, dt vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt j vvg n1? np1 n1 cst vhz vvn pn31 vmb vvi. (23) sermon (DIV2) 447 Page 220
3595 It is like Oil poured forth. It is like Oil poured forth. pn31 vbz j n1 vvd av. (23) sermon (DIV2) 447 Page 220
3596 I come to the application of this discourse, Is the name of the Lord Jesus so exceeding sweet, like an Oil poured forth. I come to the application of this discourse, Is the name of the Lord jesus so exceeding sweet, like an Oil poured forth. pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1 av vvg j, av-j dt n1 vvd av. (23) sermon (DIV2) 448 Page 220
3597 Oh then what is Christ himself? It is Origens application; O then what is christ himself? It is Origens application; uh av r-crq vbz np1 px31? pn31 vbz np1 n1; (23) sermon (DIV2) 448 Page 220
3598 Si solo nomine — Quid ejus faciet substantia? How sweet is the Oil upon the Crown of the head, Si solo nomine — Quid His faciet Substance? How sweet is the Oil upon the Crown of the head, fw-mi fw-la fw-la — fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la? c-crq j vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (23) sermon (DIV2) 448 Page 220
3599 when that which runs down to the skirts of the garment, is so sweet? Open all created boxes, admit that all their sweet qualities would unite, when that which runs down to the skirts of the garment, is so sweet? Open all created boxes, admit that all their sweet qualities would unite, c-crq cst r-crq vvz a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, vbz av j? j d j-vvn n2, vvb cst d po32 j n2 vmd vvi, (23) sermon (DIV2) 448 Page 220
3600 and conspire to make one compounded fragrant smell, distill all the odoriferous herbs that the Earth bringeth forth, mix all the sweet gums, and conspire to make one compounded fragrant smell, distil all the odoriferous herbs that the Earth brings forth, mix all the sweet gums, cc vvb pc-acp vvi pi vvn j n1, vvb d dt j n2 cst dt n1 vvz av, vvb d dt j n2, (23) sermon (DIV2) 448 Page 220
3601 and odoriferous spices of Arabia, and the whole Eastern part of the world: and odoriferous spices of Arabia, and the Whole Eastern part of the world: cc j n2 pp-f np1, cc dt j-jn j n1 pp-f dt n1: (23) sermon (DIV2) 448 Page 220
3602 let them all make one body, and contribute all their delicious qualities, to the composition of one Oil or Ointment to please the wanton sense of a Creature, what would they all signify to one Christ? Oh blessed Jesus; thou that art altogether delights, clear the Nostrils of vain Creatures, stopt with their own lusts, let them all make one body, and contribute all their delicious qualities, to the composition of one Oil or Ointment to please the wanton sense of a Creature, what would they all signify to one christ? O blessed jesus; thou that art altogether delights, clear the Nostrils of vain Creatures, stopped with their own Lustiest, vvb pno32 d vvi crd n1, cc vvi d po32 j n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f crd n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vmd pns32 d vvi p-acp crd np1? uh j-vvn np1; pns21 cst vb2r av vvz, vvb dt n2 pp-f j n2, vvn p-acp po32 d n2, (23) sermon (DIV2) 448 Page 220
3603 and the vanities of pitiful creature satisfactions, and contentments, that they may take the air of thy delicious names, and the vanities of pitiful creature satisfactions, and contentment's, that they may take the air of thy delicious names, cc dt n2 pp-f j n1 n2, cc n2, cst pns32 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f po21 j n2, (23) sermon (DIV2) 448 Page 220
3604 and follow thee in the savour of thy most precious Ointments. Secondly, Is the name of Christ in this life so exceeding sweet. and follow thee in the savour of thy most precious Ointments. Secondly, Is the name of christ in this life so exceeding sweet. cc vvb pno21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 av-ds j n2. ord, vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1 av av-vvg j. (23) sermon (DIV2) 448 Page 220
3805 but these are enough to try thy Spiritual Virginity. but these Are enough to try thy Spiritual Virginity. cc-acp d vbr av-d pc-acp vvi po21 j n1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 476 Page 231
3605 Oh what will the enjoyment of Christ in Heaven be? When the Saints shall see him as he is, when they shall be ever with the Lord, beholding his face, rejoycing in his presence, O what will the enjoyment of christ in Heaven be? When the Saints shall see him as he is, when they shall be ever with the Lord, beholding his face, rejoicing in his presence, uh q-crq vmb dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 vbi? c-crq dt n2 vmb vvi pno31 c-acp pns31 vbz, c-crq pns32 vmb vbi av p-acp dt n1, vvg po31 n1, vvg p-acp po31 n1, (23) sermon (DIV2) 449 Page 220
3606 when they shall be at his right hand, where are, and shall be Pleasures, and fulness of Pleasures, and that for evermore; when they shall be At his right hand, where Are, and shall be Pleasures, and fullness of Pleasures, and that for evermore; c-crq pns32 vmb vbi p-acp po31 j-jn n1, q-crq vbr, cc vmb vbi n2, cc n1 pp-f n2, cc cst p-acp av; (23) sermon (DIV2) 449 Page 221
3607 here we know in part, and see in part, and the greatest part of that we know of Christ, amounteth not to the least part of what we do not know; Here we know in part, and see in part, and the greatest part of that we know of christ, amounteth not to the least part of what we do not know; av pns12 vvb p-acp n1, cc vvi p-acp n1, cc dt js n1 pp-f cst pns12 vvb pp-f np1, vvz xx p-acp dt ds n1 pp-f r-crq pns12 vdb xx vvi; (23) sermon (DIV2) 449 Page 221
3608 then the Saint shall see him face to face, and know him, as he is known by him. then the Saint shall see him face to face, and know him, as he is known by him. av dt n1 vmb vvi pno31 n1 p-acp n1, cc vvb pno31, c-acp pns31 vbz vvn p-acp pno31. (23) sermon (DIV2) 449 Page 221
3609 Surely we should cry out with the Psalmist, Blessed is the man whom thou chusest, and causest to approach unto thee, that he may dwell in thy Courts. Surely we should cry out with the Psalmist, Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and causest to approach unto thee, that he may dwell in thy Courts. np1 pns12 vmd vvi av p-acp dt n1, vvn vbz dt n1 ro-crq pns21 vv2, cc vv2 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno21, cst pns31 vmb vvi p-acp po21 n2. (23) sermon (DIV2) 449 Page 221
3610 Here we sit but under the shadow of the Apple tree; Here we fit but under the shadow of the Apple tree; av pns12 vvb p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 n1; (23) sermon (DIV2) 449 Page 221
3611 yet it is with great delight, and his fruit is pleasant unto our tast; how sweet will it be to be within the arms of it? If a Garden of Flowers, yet it is with great delight, and his fruit is pleasant unto our taste; how sweet will it be to be within the arms of it? If a Garden of Flowers, av pn31 vbz p-acp j n1, cc po31 n1 vbz j p-acp po12 n1; c-crq j vmb pn31 vbi pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n2 pp-f pn31? cs dt n1 pp-f n2, (23) sermon (DIV2) 449 Page 221
3612 or a Bed of Spices casteth a•sweet smell at a 1000 miles distance, what will it do when we come near it? O you! or a Bed of Spices Cast a•sweet smell At a 1000 miles distance, what will it do when we come near it? O you! cc dt n1 pp-f n2 vvz j n1 p-acp dt crd ng2 n1, r-crq vmb pn31 vdi c-crq pns12 vvb av-j pn31? sy pn22! (23) sermon (DIV2) 449 Page 221
3613 to whom the name of Christ is as an Ointment poured forth, follow the savour of it, it will bring you to that place of delights, where your Souls shall be ever satiated, but never nauseated. to whom the name of christ is as an Ointment poured forth, follow the savour of it, it will bring you to that place of delights, where your Souls shall be ever satiated, but never nauseated. p-acp ro-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz p-acp dt n1 vvd av, vvb dt n1 pp-f pn31, pn31 vmb vvi pn22 p-acp d n1 pp-f n2, c-crq po22 n2 vmb vbi av vvn, cc-acp av-x j. (23) sermon (DIV2) 449 Page 221
3614 Thirdly, Observe from hence the difference betwixt a natural carnal man, and a spiritual man. The name of Christ is published in all our parts of the world. Thirdly, Observe from hence the difference betwixt a natural carnal man, and a spiritual man. The name of christ is published in all our parts of the world. ord, vvb p-acp av dt n1 p-acp dt j j n1, cc dt j n1. dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn p-acp d po12 n2 pp-f dt n1. (23) sermon (DIV2) 450 Page 221
3615 The Gospel is published, that is Christs name (saith Gencbrard upon my Text) but the natural man discerneth no sweetness in it, he can smell sweetness in a perfume, The Gospel is published, that is Christ name (Says Gencbrard upon my Text) but the natural man discerneth no sweetness in it, he can smell sweetness in a perfume, dt n1 vbz vvn, cst vbz npg1 n1 (vvz np1 p-acp po11 n1) p-acp dt j n1 vvz dx n1 p-acp pn31, pns31 vmb vvi n1 p-acp dt n1, (23) sermon (DIV2) 450 Page 221
3616 but in the name of Christ he can smell nothing sweet. but in the name of christ he can smell nothing sweet. cc-acp p-acp dt vvb pp-f np1 pns31 vmb vvi pix j. (23) sermon (DIV2) 450 Page 221
3617 Nay what is more unpleasing to a carnal heart than the name of Christ? and there is reason for it, Nay what is more unpleasing to a carnal heart than the name of christ? and there is reason for it, uh-x q-crq vbz av-dc j p-acp dt j n1 cs dt n1 pp-f np1? cc pc-acp vbz n1 p-acp pn31, (23) sermon (DIV2) 450 Page 221
3618 for to him Christs name is the Lion of the Tribe of Judah, his name is a Judge, an Enemy, &c. In the second place, what an argument is here to persuade those that hear it to labour for a discovery of Christs name to their Souls. for to him Christ name is the lion of the Tribe of Judah, his name is a Judge, an Enemy, etc. In the second place, what an argument is Here to persuade those that hear it to labour for a discovery of Christ name to their Souls. c-acp p-acp pno31 npg1 n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, po31 n1 vbz dt n1, dt n1, av p-acp dt ord n1, r-crq dt n1 vbz av pc-acp vvi d cst vvb pn31 p-acp vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp po32 n2. (23) sermon (DIV2) 450 Page 221
3619 To persuade sick and fainting Souls to make application of Christs name to themselves: To persuade sick and fainting Souls to make application of Christ name to themselves: p-acp vvi j cc j-vvg n2 pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp px32: (23) sermon (DIV2) 451 Page 221
3620 To all to study Christs name more, to wear it upon their hearts, to meditate of it, &c. 1. To persuade those who know little or nothing of Christ as yet, to get a knowledge of Christs name; To all to study Christ name more, to wear it upon their hearts, to meditate of it, etc. 1. To persuade those who know little or nothing of christ as yet, to get a knowledge of Christ name; p-acp d pc-acp vvi npg1 n1 dc, pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp po32 n2, pc-acp vvi pp-f pn31, av crd p-acp vvi d r-crq vvb j cc pix pp-f np1 c-acp av, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1; (23) sermon (DIV2) 451 Page 221
3657 if it be not united to God and Christ, it will be united to the world, to lust and corruption. if it be not united to God and christ, it will be united to the world, to lust and corruption. cs pn31 vbb xx vvn p-acp np1 cc np1, pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, p-acp n1 cc n1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 461 Page 224
3621 sweetness naturally enticeth the sense, and attracts the Soul, shall the incomparable sweetness of Christ draw no Souls unto him? shall the air of Solomons name bring the Q of the South from the furthest parts of the Earth, and shall Christs name draw never a Sinner, invite never a Soul, to come and tast, sweetness naturally entices the sense, and attracts the Soul, shall the incomparable sweetness of christ draw no Souls unto him? shall the air of Solomons name bring the Q of the South from the furthest parts of the Earth, and shall Christ name draw never a Sinner, invite never a Soul, to come and taste, n1 av-j vvz dt n1, cc vvz dt n1, vmb dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvi dx n2 p-acp pno31? vmb dt n1 pp-f np1 n1 vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt js n2 pp-f dt n1, cc vmb npg1 n1 vvi av-x dt n1, vvb av-x dt n1, pc-acp vvi cc vvi, (23) sermon (DIV2) 452 Page 221
3622 and see how sweet, how good the Lord is? You that are enticed with the smell of a flower, that lay out your mony for persumes of no value; and see how sweet, how good the Lord is? You that Are enticed with the smell of a flower, that lay out your money for perfumes of no valve; cc vvb c-crq j, c-crq j dt n1 vbz? pn22 cst vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst vvd av po22 n1 p-acp vvz pp-f dx n1; (23) sermon (DIV2) 452 Page 221
3623 will you have no value for these sweet Ointments; will you have no valve for these sweet Ointments; vmb pn22 vhb dx n1 p-acp d j n2; (23) sermon (DIV2) 452 Page 221
3624 Alexander the great was said to have had such a rare temper of his body that it cast forth a natural sweetness. Alexander the great was said to have had such a rare temper of his body that it cast forth a natural sweetness. np1 dt j vbds vvn pc-acp vhi vhn d dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1 cst pn31 vvd av dt j n1. (23) sermon (DIV2) 452 Page 222
3625 I am sure there is an infinite, a transcendent sweetness in the Lord Jesus. I am sure there is an infinite, a transcendent sweetness in the Lord jesus. pns11 vbm j pc-acp vbz dt j, dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 np1. (23) sermon (DIV2) 452 Page 222
3626 O let the Virgins love him! Men and Women that are in a state of Nature, are in one sense Virgins, not for purity, O let the Virgins love him! Men and Women that Are in a state of Nature, Are in one sense Virgins, not for purity, sy vvb dt n2 vvb pno31! n2 cc n2 cst vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vbr p-acp crd n1 n2, xx p-acp n1, (23) sermon (DIV2) 452 Page 222
3627 but as not married to Christ. O do you love Christ for the savour of his good Ointments! but as not married to christ. O do you love christ for the savour of his good Ointments! cc-acp c-acp xx vvn p-acp np1. sy vdb pn22 n1 np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n2! (23) sermon (DIV2) 452 Page 222
3628 Consider what a difference there is betwixt this Object of your Loves, and those pitiful Objects which your Souls are so hot in the pursuit of. One man's heart is after his Wine, another's after his Riches, a third after the Pride of Life. Consider what a difference there is betwixt this Object of your Loves, and those pitiful Objects which your Souls Are so hight in the pursuit of. One Man's heart is After his Wine, another's After his Riches, a third After the Pride of Life. np1 r-crq dt n1 a-acp vbz p-acp d n1 pp-f po22 vvz, cc d j n2 r-crq po22 n2 vbr av j p-acp dt n1 pp-f. crd ng1 n1 vbz p-acp po31 n1, j-jn p-acp po31 n2, dt ord p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (23) sermon (DIV2) 452 Page 222
3629 The Name of these things is like the opening of a Dunghill, which sendeth forth a stench; The Name of these things is like the opening of a Dunghill, which sends forth a stench; dt n1 pp-f d n2 vbz av-j dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1, r-crq vvz av dt n1; (23) sermon (DIV2) 452 Page 222
3630 they bring up an ill report upon your Souls. Christ's Name is like an Ointment poured out. they bring up an ill report upon your Souls. Christ's Name is like an Ointment poured out. pns32 vvb a-acp dt j-jn n1 p-acp po22 n2. npg1 n1 vbz av-j dt n1 vvd av. (23) sermon (DIV2) 452 Page 222
3631 2. What an Argument doth this afford to persuade troubled, fainting Souls, in their spiritual Swoonings, and Deliquiums, to apply themselves to the Lord Jesus Christ. 2. What an Argument does this afford to persuade troubled, fainting Souls, in their spiritual Swoonings, and Deliquiums, to apply themselves to the Lord jesus christ. crd q-crq dt n1 vdz d vvi pc-acp vvi vvn, j-vvg n2, p-acp po32 j n2-vvg, cc n2, pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp dt n1 np1 np1. (23) sermon (DIV2) 453 Page 222
3632 Ludovicus De Ponte upon my Text telleth us; Louis De Ponte upon my Text Telleth us; np1 fw-fr np1 p-acp po11 n1 vvz pno12; (23) sermon (DIV2) 453 Page 222
3633 Oil is a sign of Peace, it healeth wounds, it nourisheth the weak, it feedeth the Candle with light; It exceedeth all Liquors. Oil is a Signen of Peace, it heals wounds, it Nourishes the weak, it feeds the Candle with Light; It exceeds all Liquors. n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, pn31 vvz n2, pn31 vvz dt j, pn31 vvz dt n1 p-acp n1; pn31 vvz d n2. (23) sermon (DIV2) 453 Page 222
3634 Christ's Name is as Oil, as Oil poured forth; it brings Peace to a disturbed Soul; Christ's Name is as Oil, as Oil poured forth; it brings Peace to a disturbed Soul; npg1 n1 vbz p-acp n1, p-acp n1 vvd av; pn31 vvz n1 p-acp dt j-vvn n1; (23) sermon (DIV2) 453 Page 222
3635 it healeth the wounds of a wounded Spirit; it nourisheth the weak Soul; it exceedeth all created Oil. O meditate upon this excellent Name. it heals the wounds of a wounded Spirit; it Nourishes the weak Soul; it exceeds all created Oil. O meditate upon this excellent Name. pn31 vvz dt n2 pp-f dt j-vvn n1; pn31 vvz dt j n1; pn31 vvz d vvn np1 sy vvi p-acp d j n1. (23) sermon (DIV2) 453 Page 222
3636 There is something healing and refreshing almost in every Name of Christ. There is something healing and refreshing almost in every Name of christ. pc-acp vbz pi n-vvg cc vvg av p-acp d n1 pp-f np1. (23) sermon (DIV2) 453 Page 222
3637 3. Finally, Let those who have tasted how good the Lord is, study Christ's Name more; meditate upon his Name, his Promises, his Mercy, Truth and Faithfulness more; 3. Finally, Let those who have tasted how good the Lord is, study Christ's Name more; meditate upon his Name, his Promises, his Mercy, Truth and Faithfulness more; crd av-j, vvb d r-crq vhb vvn c-crq j dt n1 vbz, vvb npg1 vvb av-dc; vvb p-acp po31 n1, po31 vvz, po31 n1, n1 cc n1 av-dc; (23) sermon (DIV2) 454 Page 222
3638 wear his Name upon your hearts. There is no Christian but is subject to its faintings. wear his Name upon your hearts. There is no Christian but is Subject to its faintings. vvb po31 n1 p-acp po22 n2. pc-acp vbz dx njp cc-acp vbz j-jn p-acp po31 n2-vvg. (23) sermon (DIV2) 454 Page 222
3639 David 's Soul fainted for the Lord's Salvation, Psal. 119 81. But he hopes in the Lord's Word. David is Soul fainted for the Lord's Salvation, Psalm 119 81. But he hope's in the Lord's Word. np1 vbz n1 vvd p-acp dt ng1 n1, np1 crd crd p-acp pns31 vvz p-acp dt ng1 n1. (23) sermon (DIV2) 454 Page 222
3658 I say, it will not be alone. I say, it will not be alone. pns11 vvb, pn31 vmb xx vbi j. (24) sermon (DIV2) 461 Page 224
3640 He had multitudes of perplexing thoughts, but in the midst of all the comforts of God refreshed his Soul. You that have experienced the sweetness of his Name, study yet a farther knowledge of him, and acquaintance with him. He had Multitudes of perplexing thoughts, but in the midst of all the comforts of God refreshed his Soul. You that have experienced the sweetness of his Name, study yet a farther knowledge of him, and acquaintance with him. pns31 vhd n2 pp-f vvg n2, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f d dt n2 pp-f np1 vvd po31 n1 pn22 cst vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, vvb av dt jc n1 pp-f pno31, cc n1 p-acp pno31. (23) sermon (DIV2) 454 Page 222
3641 Sermon XV. Cant. 1. 3. Because of the savour of thy good Ointments. Thy Name is as Ointment poured forth; Sermon XV. Cant 1. 3. Because of the savour of thy good Ointments. Thy Name is as Ointment poured forth; n1 crd. np1 crd crd p-acp pp-f dt n1 pp-f po21 j n2. po21 n1 vbz p-acp n1 vvd av; (24) sermon (DIV2) 454 Page 223
3642 therefore do the Virgins love thee. Therefore do the Virgins love thee. av vdb dt ng1 n1 pno21. (24) sermon (DIV2) 454 Page 223
3643 I Have yet something further to discourse to you from this Text. You have heard from it, 1. That Christ hath good Oils, I Have yet something further to discourse to you from this Text. You have herd from it, 1. That christ hath good Oils, pns11 vhb av pi jc pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22 p-acp d np1 pn22 vhb vvn p-acp pn31, crd cst np1 vhz j n2, (24) sermon (DIV2) 455 Page 223
3644 or good Ointments which cast a savour. 2. That his Name is as an Oil, or Ointment poured forth. or good Ointments which cast a savour. 2. That his Name is as an Oil, or Ointment poured forth. cc j n2 r-crq vvd dt n1. crd cst po31 n1 vbz p-acp dt n1, cc n1 vvd av. (24) sermon (DIV2) 455 Page 223
3645 It followeth, Therefore do the Virgins love thee. It follows, Therefore do the Virgins love thee. pn31 vvz, av vdb dt ng1 n1 pno21. (24) sermon (DIV2) 455 Page 223
3646 When I opened the words, I noted to you a double sense of the term Virgins, each ▪ contrary to the other. When I opened the words, I noted to you a double sense of the term Virgins, each ▪ contrary to the other. c-crq pns11 vvd dt n2, pns11 vvd p-acp pn22 dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1 n2, d ▪ j-jn p-acp dt n-jn. (24) sermon (DIV2) 455 Page 223
3647 Some taking notice of the term Virgins, as signifying persons in a single and solute state and condition, understand by it, persons that are natural and unregenerate, not yet by Faith married and united to this spiritual Bridegroom, intended in this Song, who upon the pouring out of the sweet Oil in the Preaching of the Gospel (which is part of his Name) are invited and allured to take a complacency in the Lord Jesus Christ, to desire him, to will and chuse him as their Lord and their Saviour. some taking notice of the term Virgins, as signifying Persons in a single and solute state and condition, understand by it, Persons that Are natural and unregenerate, not yet by Faith married and united to this spiritual Bridegroom, intended in this Song, who upon the pouring out of the sweet Oil in the Preaching of the Gospel (which is part of his Name) Are invited and allured to take a complacency in the Lord jesus christ, to desire him, to will and choose him as their Lord and their Saviour. d vvg n1 pp-f dt n1 n2, p-acp vvg n2 p-acp dt j cc j n1 cc n1, vvb p-acp pn31, n2 cst vbr j cc j, xx av p-acp n1 vvn cc j-vvn p-acp d j n1, vvn p-acp d n1, r-crq p-acp dt vvg av pp-f dt j n1 p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1 (r-crq vbz n1 pp-f po31 n1) vbr vvn cc vvd pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 np1 np1, pc-acp vvi pno31, pc-acp vmb cc vvi pno31 p-acp po32 n1 cc po32 n1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 455 Page 223
3648 There is a truth in this: There is a truth in this: pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp d: (24) sermon (DIV2) 455 Page 223
3649 When I shall be lifted up (saith Christ) I will draw all men after me. When I shall be lifted up (Says christ) I will draw all men After me. c-crq pns11 vmb vbi vvn a-acp (vvz np1) pns11 vmb vvi d n2 p-acp pno11. (24) sermon (DIV2) 455 Page 223
3650 But I do not think this the sense of the term: 1. Because I am not willing to interpret Metaphors used in Scripture into a sense different from all other Texts of Scripture, where the same terms are used. But I do not think this the sense of the term: 1. Because I am not willing to interpret Metaphors used in Scripture into a sense different from all other Texts of Scripture, where the same terms Are used. cc-acp pns11 vdb xx vvi d dt n1 pp-f dt n1: crd p-acp pns11 vbm xx j pc-acp vvi n2 vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 j p-acp d j-jn n2 pp-f n1, c-crq dt d n2 vbr vvn. (24) sermon (DIV2) 455 Page 223
3651 Now I do not remember that in all Scripture, Heathens, Unbelievers, Natural and Unregenerate men are called Virgins, but only such as are the Saints and Servants of God. 2. Nor secondly are they so, they be•ng married to their lusts and to the world, &c. Upon which account the Scripture expresseth them under the notion of Adulterers, and Adulteresses; persons that are filthy, unclean, defiled, &c. 3. Neither can the Natural Unregenerate man be said (while such) to love Christ, because of the savour of his good Oiutments, they are constantly expressed under the notion of such as hate God, and hate Christ. By Virgins therefore I then told you the Scripture generally understands the Saints. Indeed Professors at large in the Parable, Matth. 25. 1. are set out under the notion of foolish Virgins. But the wife Virgins are the true Children of God, Rev. 14. 4. 2. Cor. 11. 1. The Proposition then is this: Now I do not Remember that in all Scripture, heathens, Unbelievers, Natural and Unregenerate men Are called Virgins, but only such as Are the Saints and Servants of God. 2. Nor secondly Are they so, they be•ng married to their Lustiest and to the world, etc. Upon which account the Scripture Expresses them under the notion of Adulterers, and Adulteresses; Persons that Are filthy, unclean, defiled, etc. 3. Neither can the Natural Unregenerate man be said (while such) to love christ, Because of the savour of his good Oiutments, they Are constantly expressed under the notion of such as hate God, and hate christ. By Virgins Therefore I then told you the Scripture generally understands the Saints. Indeed Professors At large in the Parable, Matthew 25. 1. Are Set out under the notion of foolish Virgins. But the wife Virgins Are the true Children of God, Rev. 14. 4. 2. Cor. 11. 1. The Proposition then is this: av pns11 vdb xx vvi cst p-acp d n1, n2-jn, n2, j cc j n2 vbr vvn n2, p-acp av-j d c-acp vbr dt n2 cc n2 pp-f np1. crd ccx ord vbr pns32 av, pns32 av-j vvn p-acp po32 n2 cc p-acp dt n1, av p-acp r-crq n1 dt n1 vvz pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, cc n2; n2 cst vbr j, j, vvn, av crd av-d vmb dt j j n1 vbi vvn (cs d) p-acp vvb np1, c-acp pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 j n2, pns32 vbr av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d c-acp vvb np1, cc vvb np1. p-acp n2 av pns11 av vvd pn22 dt n1 av-j vvz dt n2. av n2 p-acp j p-acp dt n1, np1 crd crd vbr vvn av p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2. p-acp dt n1 ng1 vbr dt j n2 pp-f np1, n1 crd crd crd np1 crd crd dt n1 av vbz d: (24) sermon (DIV2) 455 Page 224
3652 Prop. 13. That the Saints (who are Virgins) love the Lord Jesus Christ for those excelling graces which they discern in him. Prop. 13. That the Saints (who Are Virgins) love the Lord jesus christ for those excelling graces which they discern in him. np1 crd cst dt n2 (r-crq vbr n2) vvb dt n1 np1 np1 p-acp d j-vvg n2 r-crq pns32 vvb p-acp pno31. (24) sermon (DIV2) 456 Page 224
3653 In the handling of which, I shall 1. Enquire why Saints are called Virgins, so shewing you the propriety of the Metaphor. In the handling of which, I shall 1. Inquire why Saints Are called Virgins, so showing you the propriety of the Metaphor. p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f r-crq, pns11 vmb crd vvb c-crq n2 vbr vvn n2, av vvg pn22 dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 457 Page 224
3654 2. Whence it is, that they love Chr st, for the savour of his Ointmen•s, and the pourings out of his Name. 2. Whence it is, that they love Christ Saint, for the savour of his Ointmen•s, and the pourings out of his Name. crd c-crq pn31 vbz, cst pns32 vvb np1 zz, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, cc dt n2-vvg av pp-f po31 n1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 459 Page 224
3655 First, Why are the Saints of God called Virgins? Not because they are not married. First, Why Are the Saints of God called Virgins? Not Because they Are not married. ord, q-crq vbr dt n2 pp-f np1 vvd n2? xx c-acp pns32 vbr xx vvn. (24) sermon (DIV2) 460 Page 224
3659 The same therefore that are here called Virgins, are elsewhere called The Spouse of Christ, the Bride, the Lamb 's Wife, &c. Such as are espoused to one Husband. The same Therefore that Are Here called Virgins, Are elsewhere called The Spouse of christ, the Bride, the Lamb is Wife, etc. Such as Are espoused to one Husband. dt d av d vbr av vvn n2, vbr av vvn dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1, dt n1 vbz n1, av d c-acp vbr vvn p-acp crd n1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 461 Page 224
3660 God faith of them, I am married to you (saith the Lord.) But they are called Virgins; God faith of them, I am married to you (Says the Lord.) But they Are called Virgins; np1 n1 pp-f pno32, pns11 vbm vvn p-acp pn22 (vvz dt n1.) p-acp pns32 vbr vvn n2; (24) sermon (DIV2) 461 Page 224
3661 1. Because they are free from those things to which Vulgar Souls are married, but which are not the proper Husbands of reasonable Souls. 1. Because they Are free from those things to which vulgar Souls Are married, but which Are not the proper Husbands of reasonable Souls. crd c-acp pns32 vbr j p-acp d n2 p-acp r-crq j n2 vbr vvn, cc-acp r-crq vbr xx dt j n2 pp-f j n2. (24) sermon (DIV2) 462 Page 224
3662 God hath created man's Soul for himself, and its Maker only can be a proper Husband for it. A Soul may be united to other Objects, God hath created Man's Soul for himself, and its Maker only can be a proper Husband for it. A Soul may be united to other Objects, np1 vhz vvn ng1 n1 p-acp px31, cc po31 n1 av-j vmb vbi dt j n1 p-acp pn31. dt n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp j-jn n2, (24) sermon (DIV2) 462 Page 224
3663 but they are not just Matches, they are not proper Husbands for Immortal Souls, that are Spiritual Substances, and under ordinations for Eternity. but they Are not just Matches, they Are not proper Husbands for Immortal Souls, that Are Spiritual Substances, and under ordinations for Eternity. cc-acp pns32 vbr xx j n2, pns32 vbr xx j n2 p-acp j n2, cst vbr j n2, cc p-acp n2 p-acp n1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 462 Page 224
3664 The most of Souls are married, but they are unequally yoked. For a Spiritual Substance to be united to a clod of Earth, to a little yellow Earth or Sand, is a very unequal match. The most of Souls Are married, but they Are unequally yoked. For a Spiritual Substance to be united to a clod of Earth, to a little yellow Earth or Sand, is a very unequal match. dt ds pp-f n2 vbr vvn, cc-acp pns32 vbr av-j vvn. p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt j j-jn n1 cc n1, vbz dt av j n1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 462 Page 224
3665 For a Soul to be united to any sordid lust, any sinful pleasure, is a very unequal match. For a Soul to be united to any sordid lust, any sinful pleasure, is a very unequal match. p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d j n1, d j n1, vbz dt av j n1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 462 Page 224
3666 The Souls of Voluptuous men, of Covetous worldlings, of Ambitious men, they are indeed married, they have made a Covenant with their lusts, The Souls of Voluptuous men, of Covetous worldlings, of Ambitious men, they Are indeed married, they have made a Covenant with their Lustiest, dt n2 pp-f j n2, pp-f j n2, pp-f j n2, pns32 vbr av vvn, pns32 vhb vvn dt n1 p-acp po32 n2, (24) sermon (DIV2) 462 Page 224
3667 and with the world, and with these things; and with the world, and with these things; cc p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp d n2; (24) sermon (DIV2) 462 Page 224
3668 they eat, they drink, they sleep, they converse, they keep a constant communion, as the married woman doth, they eat, they drink, they sleep, they converse, they keep a constant communion, as the married woman does, pns32 vvb, pns32 vvb, pns32 vvb, pns32 vvb, pns32 vvb dt j n1, c-acp dt j-vvn n1 vdz, (24) sermon (DIV2) 462 Page 224
3669 but they are all this while Adulterers and Adulteresses, because these things are not proper matches for the Soul of man; but they Are all this while Adulterers and Adulteresses, Because these things Are not proper Matches for the Soul of man; cc-acp pns32 vbr d d n1 n2 cc n2, c-acp d n2 vbr xx j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (24) sermon (DIV2) 462 Page 224
3670 it is like the marriage of a Man to a Beast. Now in this respect the Saints are Virgins, not defiled with this adulterous Union; it is like the marriage of a Man to a Beast. Now in this respect the Saints Are Virgins, not defiled with this adulterous union; pn31 vbz av-j dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1. av p-acp d n1 dt n2 vbr n2, xx vvn p-acp d j n1; (24) sermon (DIV2) 462 Page 224
3671 they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ, 2 Pet. 2. 20. Hence they are called undefiled in the way, Psal. 119. 1. They are Virgins with respect to any Marriage-Union with the world, or any sinful lusts, or any thing which is not a proper match for a rational immortal Soul. They indeed live in the world, they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord jesus christ, 2 Pet. 2. 20. Hence they Are called undefiled in the Way, Psalm 119. 1. They Are Virgins with respect to any Marriage union with the world, or any sinful Lustiest, or any thing which is not a proper match for a rational immortal Soul. They indeed live in the world, pns32 vhb vvn dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1 np1, crd np1 crd crd av pns32 vbr vvn j p-acp dt n1, np1 crd crd pns32 vbr ng1 p-acp n1 p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1, cc d j n2, cc d n1 r-crq vbz xx dt j n1 p-acp dt j j n1 pns32 av vvb p-acp dt n1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 462 Page 225
3672 and use the world, but they use it (according to the Apostles Precept) as if they used it not; and use the world, but they use it (according to the Apostles Precept) as if they used it not; cc vvi dt n1, cc-acp pns32 vvb pn31 (vvg p-acp dt n2 n1) c-acp cs pns32 vvd pn31 xx; (24) sermon (DIV2) 462 Page 225
3673 they live not with the world, as the Wife lives with her Husband, delighting in it, looking upon it as their chief Joy and Portion; they live not with the world, as the Wife lives with her Husband, delighting in it, looking upon it as their chief Joy and Portion; pns32 vvb xx p-acp dt n1, c-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp po31 n1, vvg p-acp pn31, vvg p-acp pn31 p-acp po32 j-jn n1 cc n1; (24) sermon (DIV2) 462 Page 225
3674 they make use of the world, and the things of this world for their lawful occasions (as the Man may use the Woman that is not his Wife) but the world is not that, which their hearts cleave to, or set upon, and in which they take a chief pleasure and delight. they make use of the world, and the things of this world for their lawful occasions (as the Man may use the Woman that is not his Wife) but the world is not that, which their hearts cleave to, or Set upon, and in which they take a chief pleasure and delight. pns32 vvb n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n2 pp-f d n1 p-acp po32 j n2 (c-acp dt n1 vmb vvi dt n1 cst vbz xx po31 n1) p-acp dt n1 vbz xx d, r-crq po32 n2 vvb p-acp, cc vvn p-acp, cc p-acp r-crq pns32 vvb dt j-jn n1 cc n1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 462 Page 225
3839 O come you that are Virgins, behold your Husband! O come you that Are Virgins, behold your Husband! sy vvb pn22 cst vbr n2, vvb po22 n1! (24) sermon (DIV2) 481 Page 233
3676 Thus they are Virgins with respect to their state, which is not a state of absolute independency from the world, Thus they Are Virgins with respect to their state, which is not a state of absolute independency from the world, av pns32 vbr n2 p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n1, r-crq vbz xx dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp dt n1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 462 Page 225
3677 or absolute freedom from lusts and corruptions, but such a freedom from the one and the other, that they have no constant fellowship and communion with either. or absolute freedom from Lustiest and corruptions, but such a freedom from the one and the other, that they have no constant fellowship and communion with either. cc j n1 p-acp n2 cc n2, cc-acp d dt n1 p-acp dt crd cc dt n-jn, cst pns32 vhb dx j n1 cc n1 p-acp d. (24) sermon (DIV2) 462 Page 225
3678 2. Their Life is like the Life of a Virgin, an hidden Life. 2. Their Life is like the Life of a Virgae, an hidden Life. crd po32 n1 vbz av-j dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt j-vvn n1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 463 Page 225
3679 The Virgin hath her name in the Hebrew from NONLATINALPHABET, which signifieth to hide, because she lived an hidden kind of life. The Virgae hath her name in the Hebrew from, which signifies to hide, Because she lived an hidden kind of life. dt n1 vhz po31 n1 p-acp dt njp p-acp, r-crq vvz pc-acp vvi, c-acp pns31 vvd dt j-vvn n1 pp-f n1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 463 Page 225
3680 Virgins antiently lay hid in their Fathers house, and there they spent their time, not in Markets, Virgins anciently lay hid in their Father's house, and there they spent their time, not in Markets, ng1 av-j vvi vvn p-acp po32 ng1 n1, cc a-acp pns32 vvd po32 n1, xx p-acp n2, (24) sermon (DIV2) 463 Page 225
3681 and Fairs, and places of publick concourse. and Fairs, and places of public concourse. cc n2, cc n2 pp-f j n1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 463 Page 225
3682 Dinah made an escape, and there was (you know) a sad consequent of it. Dinah made an escape, and there was (you know) a sad consequent of it. np1 vvd dt n1, cc a-acp vbds (pn22 vvb) dt j j pp-f pn31. (24) sermon (DIV2) 463 Page 225
3683 The Virgins life is most in her Closet, or in her Fathers house. Such is the life of a Child of God; The Virgins life is most in her Closet, or in her Father's house. Such is the life of a Child of God; dt ng1 n1 vbz av-ds p-acp po31 n1, cc p-acp po31 ng1 n1. d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1; (24) sermon (DIV2) 463 Page 225
3684 they are called God's hidden ones; and the Apostle saith of them, Our life is hid with Christ in God. they Are called God's hidden ones; and the Apostle Says of them, Our life is hid with christ in God. pns32 vbr vvn npg1 vvn pi2; cc dt n1 vvz pp-f pno32, po12 n1 vbz vvn p-acp np1 p-acp np1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 463 Page 225
3685 The Spiritual Soul spends most of its time at home, in its Closet, or in his Fathers house, where two or three are met together in the Lord's Name (this is their Fathers house on Earth) or else in Heaven. The Spiritual Soul spends most of its time At home, in its Closet, or in his Father's house, where two or three Are met together in the Lord's Name (this is their Father's house on Earth) or Else in Heaven. dt j n1 vvz ds pp-f po31 n1 p-acp n1-an, p-acp po31 n1, cc p-acp po31 ng1 n1, c-crq crd cc crd vbr vvn av p-acp dt ng1 n1 (d vbz po32 n2 n1 p-acp n1) cc av p-acp n1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 463 Page 225
3686 Our conversation is in Heaven, Phil. 3. 20. The world (saith the Apostle) knoweth us not. The Children of God live, Our Conversation is in Heaven, Philip 3. 20. The world (Says the Apostle) Knoweth us not. The Children of God live, po12 n1 vbz p-acp n1, np1 crd crd dt n1 (vvz dt n1) vvz pno12 xx. dt n2 pp-f np1 vvi, (24) sermon (DIV2) 463 Page 225
3687 but the World understands not how they live; they walk with God ▪ They live in Christ; but the World understands not how they live; they walk with God ▪ They live in christ; cc-acp dt n1 vvz xx c-crq pns32 vvb; pns32 vvb p-acp np1 ▪ pns32 vvb p-acp np1; (24) sermon (DIV2) 463 Page 225
3688 the life which they live in this state, is by Faith in the Son of God. the life which they live in this state, is by Faith in the Son of God. dt n1 r-crq pns32 vvb p-acp d n1, vbz p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 463 Page 225
3689 3. The Life of Virgins is a free Life, free from that care and sollicitude which attendeth the House-wife. The Apostle telleth us, 1 Cor. 7. The unmarried woman seeketh to please the Lord, 3. The Life of Virgins is a free Life, free from that care and solicitude which attends the Housewife. The Apostle Telleth us, 1 Cor. 7. The unmarried woman seeks to please the Lord, crd dt n1 pp-f n2 vbz dt j n1, j p-acp d n1 cc n1 r-crq vvz dt n1. dt n1 vvz pno12, crd np1 crd dt j n1 vvz pc-acp vvi dt n1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 464 Page 225
3690 but she that is married seeketh to please her Husband. The married woman hath upon her a great deal of care and trouble; but she that is married seeks to please her Husband. The married woman hath upon her a great deal of care and trouble; cc-acp pns31 cst vbz vvn vvz pc-acp vvi po31 n1. dt j-vvn n1 vhz p-acp pno31 dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc vvi; (24) sermon (DIV2) 464 Page 225
3691 she hath an Husband, she hath Children, she hath Servants, she hath a Family to take care for; she hath an Husband, she hath Children, she hath Servants, she hath a Family to take care for; pns31 vhz dt n1, pns31 vhz n2, pns31 vhz n2, pns31 vhz dt n1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp; (24) sermon (DIV2) 464 Page 225
3692 the Virgin hath nothing to trouble her, nothing to take care about, but how to please her Father, who provideth for her what she hath need of. the Virgae hath nothing to trouble her, nothing to take care about, but how to please her Father, who Provideth for her what she hath need of. dt n1 vhz pix pc-acp vvi pno31, pix pc-acp vvi vvi a-acp, cc-acp c-crq pc-acp vvi po31 n1, r-crq vvz p-acp pno31 r-crq pns31 vhz n1 pp-f. (24) sermon (DIV2) 464 Page 226
3693 In this respect the Disciples of Christ are Virgins; In this respect the Disciples of christ Are Virgins; p-acp d n1 dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr n2; (24) sermon (DIV2) 464 Page 226
3694 God hath bidden them be careful for nothing, but in everything by prayer and Supplications, let your requests be made known unto God, Philip. God hath bidden them be careful for nothing, but in everything by prayer and Supplications, let your requests be made known unto God, Philip. np1 vhz vvn pno32 vbb j p-acp pix, cc-acp p-acp pi p-acp n1 cc n2, vvb po22 n2 vbb vvn vvn p-acp np1, np1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 464 Page 226
3695 4. 6. He hath commanded them to cast their care upon him, assuring them that he careth for them, 1 Pet. 5. 7. As the Father taketh the care of his Virgin Daughters upon himself, 4. 6. He hath commanded them to cast their care upon him, assuring them that he Careth for them, 1 Pet. 5. 7. As the Father Takes the care of his Virgae Daughters upon himself, crd crd pns31 vhz vvn pno32 pc-acp vvi po32 n1 p-acp pno31, vvg pno32 cst pns31 vvz p-acp pno32, crd np1 crd crd p-acp dt n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 ng1 p-acp px31, (24) sermon (DIV2) 464 Page 226
3697 or what they should drink, or what they should put on; so hath the Lord taken care for his Children; or what they should drink, or what they should put on; so hath the Lord taken care for his Children; cc r-crq pns32 vmd vvi, cc r-crq pns32 vmd vvi a-acp; av vhz dt n1 vvn n1 p-acp po31 n2; (24) sermon (DIV2) 464 Page 226
3698 and every Child of God that walks up to his Principles, and liveth up to his holy Calling, leadeth a life as void of sollicitous care and anxiety, and every Child of God that walks up to his Principles, and lives up to his holy Calling, leads a life as void of solicitous care and anxiety, cc d n1 pp-f np1 cst vvz a-acp p-acp po31 n2, cc vvz a-acp p-acp po31 j vvg, vvz dt n1 c-acp j pp-f j n1 cc n1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 464 Page 226
3699 as the Virgin in her Fathers house, whose only care is to please her Father. He is indeed careful to maintain good works but for nothing else; as the Virgae in her Father's house, whose only care is to please her Father. He is indeed careful to maintain good works but for nothing Else; c-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 ng1 n1, rg-crq j n1 vbz pc-acp vvi po31 n1. pns31 vbz av j pc-acp vvi j n2 cc-acp p-acp pix av; (24) sermon (DIV2) 464 Page 226
3700 and thus as with respect to their state, so with respect to the way and condition of their lives, the Saintsare Virgins. But further yet, they are, and thus as with respect to their state, so with respect to the Way and condition of their lives, the Saintsare Virgins. But further yet, they Are, cc av c-acp p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n1, av p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n2, dt np1 n2. p-acp jc av, pns32 vbr, (24) sermon (DIV2) 464 Page 226
3701 or should be Virgins, with respect to their Qualifications. or should be Virgins, with respect to their Qualifications. cc vmd vbi n2, p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n2. (24) sermon (DIV2) 464 Page 226
3702 4. Virgins are chast and undefiled. Thus the Children of God are usually described in holy Writ. 4. Virgins Are chaste and undefiled. Thus the Children of God Are usually described in holy Writ. crd ng1 vbr j cc j. av dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr av-j vvn p-acp j vvn. (24) sermon (DIV2) 465 Page 226
3703 I have espoused you to one Husband, that I may present you as a chast Virgin to Christ, 2 Cor. 11. 2. They are called pure in heart, undefiled in the way; I have espoused you to one Husband, that I may present you as a chaste Virgae to christ, 2 Cor. 11. 2. They Are called pure in heart, undefiled in the Way; pns11 vhb vvn pn22 p-acp crd n1, cst pns11 vmb vvi pn22 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp np1, crd np1 crd crd pns32 vbr vvn j p-acp n1, j p-acp dt n1; (24) sermon (DIV2) 465 Page 226
3704 they have not defiled their garments, Rev. 3. 4. Indeed every married woman is not an unclean woman; they have not defiled their garments, Rev. 3. 4. Indeed every married woman is not an unclean woman; pns32 vhb xx vvn po32 n2, n1 crd crd np1 d j-vvn n1 vbz xx dt j n1; (24) sermon (DIV2) 465 Page 226
3705 there is a marriage-bed undefiled (as the Apostle speaks) and indeed as there is a matrimonial Virginity, or Chastity, so the Saints are such; there is a Marriage bed undefiled (as the Apostle speaks) and indeed as there is a matrimonial Virginity, or Chastity, so the Saints Are such; pc-acp vbz dt n1 j (c-acp dt n1 vvz) cc av c-acp pc-acp vbz dt j n1, cc n1, av dt n2 vbr d; (24) sermon (DIV2) 465 Page 226
3706 for though they be Virgins, yet they are espoused to one Husband; they are married unto Christ. for though they be Virgins, yet they Are espoused to one Husband; they Are married unto christ. c-acp cs pns32 vbb n2, av pns32 vbr vvn p-acp crd n1; pns32 vbr vvn p-acp np1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 465 Page 226
3707 Though their hearts cleave not to Objects which indeed cannot be the proper Husbands of a reasonable, spiritual and immortal Soul. Though their hearts cleave not to Objects which indeed cannot be the proper Husbands of a reasonable, spiritual and immortal Soul. cs po32 n2 vvb xx p-acp n2 r-crq av vmbx vbi dt j n2 pp-f dt j, j cc j n1 (24) sermon (DIV2) 465 Page 226
3708 5. Finally, Virgins are or should be modest in all their behaviour. She that hath lost her Modesty, hath exposed her Virginity to great jealousies and suspicions. 5. Finally, Virgins Are or should be modest in all their behaviour. She that hath lost her Modesty, hath exposed her Virginity to great jealousies and suspicions. crd av-j, ng1 vbr cc vmd vbi j p-acp d po32 n1. pns31 cst vhz vvn po31 n1, vhz vvn po31 n1 p-acp j n2 cc n2. (24) sermon (DIV2) 466 Page 226
3709 The Children of God are so in their hearts, in their discourses, in their hehaviour. But I have opened this Metaphor sufficiently. The Children of God Are so in their hearts, in their discourses, in their hehaviour. But I have opened this Metaphor sufficiently. dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr av p-acp po32 n2, p-acp po32 n2, p-acp po32 n1. p-acp pns11 vhb vvn d n1 av-j. (24) sermon (DIV2) 466 Page 226
3710 Now these Virgins love Christ for the savor of his Name, because his Name is an Oil, or Ointment poured forth. All these things are spoken in a figure, that figure which we usually call a Metaphor. Now these Virgins love christ for the savour of his Name, Because his Name is an Oil, or Ointment poured forth. All these things Are spoken in a figure, that figure which we usually call a Metaphor. av d n2 vvb np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp po31 n1 vbz dt n1, cc n1 vvd av. d d n2 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1, cst n1 r-crq pns12 av-j vvb dt n1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 466 Page 226
3711 Sweet things entice and allure our senses. Sweet savours are grateful to our smell. Sweet things entice and allure our Senses. Sweet savours Are grateful to our smell. j n2 vvi cc vvi po12 n2. j n2 vbr j p-acp po12 n1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 466 Page 226
3712 Thence it is that it hath been an antient practice for Men and Women to use sweet Oil, Thence it is that it hath been an ancient practice for Men and Women to use sweet Oil, np1 pn31 vbz d pn31 vhz vbn dt j n1 p-acp n2 cc n2 pc-acp vvi j n1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 466 Page 226
3713 or Powder, that they might be more amiable and delightful to their Lovers: or Powder, that they might be more amiable and delightful to their Lovers: cc n1, cst pns32 vmd vbi av-dc j cc j p-acp po32 n2: (24) sermon (DIV2) 466 Page 226
3714 This you may know was an old practice, by that instance of the lewd Woman in the Proverbs, who to invite the young man to her Adulterous Bed, tells him, She had perfumed her Bed with Myrrh, Aloes and Cinamon. This you may know was an old practice, by that instance of the lewd Woman in the Proverbs, who to invite the young man to her Adulterous Bed, tells him, She had perfumed her Bed with Myrrh, Aloes and Cinnamon. d pn22 vmb vvi vbds dt j n1, p-acp d n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp dt n2, r-crq pc-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp po31 j n1, vvz pno31, pns31 vhd vvn po31 n1 p-acp n1, n2 cc n1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 466 Page 227
4065 until I come to the fulness of the measure of the stature, which is in thee; until I come to the fullness of the measure of the stature, which is in thee; c-acp pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vbz p-acp pno21; (25) sermon (DIV2) 509 Page 244
3715 The Spouse making use of this vain and wanton practice, to express how pleasant and delightful Christ was to her, fancieth him as one perfumed with sweet Odours; anointed with odoriferous Oil, or Ointment. The Spouse making use of this vain and wanton practice, to express how pleasant and delightful christ was to her, fancieth him as one perfumed with sweet Odours; anointed with odoriferous Oil, or Ointment. dt n1 vvg n1 pp-f d j cc j-jn n1, pc-acp vvi c-crq j cc j np1 vbds p-acp pno31, vvz pno31 p-acp pi vvn p-acp j n2; vvn p-acp j n1, cc n1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 466 Page 227
3716 Thy Name (saith she) is as an Oil, or Ointment poured forth; Therefore do the Virgins love thee. Thy Name (Says she) is as an Oil, or Ointment poured forth; Therefore do the Virgins love thee. po21 n1 (vvz pns31) vbz p-acp dt n1, cc n1 vvd av; av vdb dt ng1 n1 pno21. (24) sermon (DIV2) 466 Page 227
3717 That is, thou art possessed of many noble, rich and excellent habits of grace, which make thee to my Soul appear infinitely more sweet and lovely, That is, thou art possessed of many noble, rich and excellent habits of grace, which make thee to my Soul appear infinitely more sweet and lovely, cst vbz, pns21 vb2r vvn pp-f d j, j cc j n2 pp-f n1, r-crq vvb pno21 p-acp po11 n1 vvi av-j av-dc j cc j, (24) sermon (DIV2) 466 Page 227
3718 than all the good Oils and Perfumes in the World can make one appear to the wanton sense of another; than all the good Oils and Perfumes in the World can make one appear to the wanton sense of Another; cs d dt j n2 cc vvz p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi pi vvi p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f j-jn; (24) sermon (DIV2) 466 Page 227
3719 and for those excellent graces of the Spirit, by thee not received by measure, and for the pourings out, and for those excellent graces of the Spirit, by thee not received by measure, and for the pourings out, cc p-acp d j n2 pp-f dt n1, p-acp pno21 xx vvn p-acp n1, cc p-acp dt n2-vvg av, (24) sermon (DIV2) 466 Page 227
3720 and discoveries of these upon the Souls of the Saints, and the discovery of them unto their Souls it is, That Souls freed from the pollutions of the world through lust: and discoveries of these upon the Souls of the Saints, and the discovery of them unto their Souls it is, That Souls freed from the pollutions of the world through lust: cc n2 pp-f d p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2, cc dt n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp po32 n2 pn31 vbz, cst n2 vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1: (24) sermon (DIV2) 466 Page 227
3721 Souls that are holy, spiritual, heavenly - minded, desire after delights, and take an infinite complacency in the Lord Jesus Christ. What these excellent habits are; Souls that Are holy, spiritual, heavenly - minded, desire After delights, and take an infinite complacency in the Lord jesus christ. What these excellent habits Are; n2 cst vbr j, j, j - vvd, vvb p-acp n2, cc vvb dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 np1 np1. q-crq d j n2 vbr; (24) sermon (DIV2) 466 Page 227
3722 what this same unctuous, sweet-smelling Name of Christ is, I have already opened, in my former Discourse. what this same unctuous, sweet-smelling Name of christ is, I have already opened, in my former Discourse. r-crq d d j, j n1 pp-f np1 vbz, pns11 vhb av vvn, p-acp po11 j n1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 466 Page 227
3723 Let me now a little further shew you: Let me now a little further show you: vvb pno11 av dt j av-jc vvi pn22: (24) sermon (DIV2) 466 Page 227
3724 Qu. 2. What there is in the excellent Graces, or precious Discoveries of Christ, which make Christ so amiable to the Soul? Qu. 2. What there is in the excellent Graces, or precious Discoveries of christ, which make christ so amiable to the Soul? n1 crd q-crq pc-acp vbz p-acp dt j n2, cc j n2 pp-f np1, r-crq vvb np1 av j p-acp dt n1? (24) sermon (DIV2) 467 Page 227
3725 1. There is in them an infinite, inexhaustible, real goodness. All good is attractive. 1. There is in them an infinite, inexhaustible, real Goodness. All good is Attractive. crd pc-acp vbz p-acp pno32 dt j, j, j n1. d j vbz j. (24) sermon (DIV2) 468 Page 227
3726 Who will shew us any good, is, you know, Vox Populi; and it is impossible a Soul should apprehend any thing fixedly, Who will show us any good, is, you know, Vox People; and it is impossible a Soul should apprehend any thing fixedly, q-crq vmb vvi pno12 d j, vbz, pn22 vvb, fw-la fw-la; cc pn31 vbz j dt n1 vmd vvi d n1 av-vvn, (24) sermon (DIV2) 468 Page 227
3727 as really and transcendently good, but it must be pleasing to it. Light is not more grateful to the Eye, than Good is to the reasonable Soul: as really and transcendently good, but it must be pleasing to it. Light is not more grateful to the Eye, than Good is to the reasonable Soul: c-acp av-j cc av-j j, cc-acp pn31 vmb vbi vvg p-acp pn31. n1 vbz xx av-dc j p-acp dt n1, cs j vbz p-acp dt j n1: (24) sermon (DIV2) 468 Page 227
3728 And as our Eye is proportionably pleased with the glimmerings of Light from a Candle, And as our Eye is proportionably pleased with the glimmerings of Light from a Candle, cc c-acp po12 n1 vbz av-j vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 468 Page 227
3729 or the counterfeit of it in a Glow-worm; so the Soul of man falls into the imbracings of good, or the counterfeit of it in a Glowworm; so the Soul of man falls into the embracings of good, cc dt n-jn pp-f pn31 p-acp dt n1; av dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f j, (24) sermon (DIV2) 468 Page 227
3730 when it doth but glimmer in a piece of Silver, or dissemble in a perishing pleasure. when it does but glimmer in a piece of Silver, or dissemble in a perishing pleasure. c-crq pn31 vdz p-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vvi p-acp dt j-vvg n1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 468 Page 227
3731 Nay, we are not altogether selfish in this motion of our will, which we call Love: We naturally love what we apprehend good, Nay, we Are not altogether selfish in this motion of our will, which we call Love: We naturally love what we apprehend good, uh-x, pns12 vbr xx av n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f po12 n1, r-crq pns12 vvb vvi: pns12 av-j n1 r-crq pns12 vvb j, (24) sermon (DIV2) 468 Page 227
3732 though we view it but at a distance from us ▪ Many a man that hath no Learning, though we view it but At a distance from us ▪ Many a man that hath no Learning, cs pns12 vvb pn31 p-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno12 ▪ d dt n1 cst vhz dx n1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 468 Page 227
3733 nor is ever like to have it, yet loves Learning, as it hath in it an innate Excellency, nor is ever like to have it, yet loves Learning, as it hath in it an innate Excellency, ccx vbz av j pc-acp vhi pn31, av vvz n1, c-acp pn31 vhz p-acp pn31 dt j n1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 468 Page 227
3734 as it is an ornament to him that hath it, and makes him more useful to the world than his Neighbour. as it is an ornament to him that hath it, and makes him more useful to the world than his Neighbour. c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 p-acp pno31 cst vhz pn31, cc vvz pno31 av-dc j p-acp dt n1 cs po31 n1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 468 Page 227
3736 and brightness, and glory, that to make the Soul take a complacency in him, there needeth no more than that it be enlightened to see, know, and understand Christ. and brightness, and glory, that to make the Soul take a complacency in him, there needs no more than that it be enlightened to see, know, and understand christ. cc n1, cc n1, cst pc-acp vvi dt n1 vvb dt n1 p-acp pno31, a-acp vvz av-dx dc cs cst pn31 vbb vvn pc-acp vvi, vvb, cc vvi np1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 468 Page 228
3737 Hence it is that many a Soul convinced of the filthiness of sin, and of the fulness of that Excellency which is in Christ, Hence it is that many a Soul convinced of the filthiness of since, and of the fullness of that Excellency which is in christ, av pn31 vbz cst d dt n1 vvd pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, cc pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n1 r-crq vbz p-acp np1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 468 Page 228
3738 before ever it have received him, so as to apprehend its Interest in him, yet loves, admireth him, passionately desireth a part and portion in him, saith within it self, Oh that my Soul were brought unto Christ! before ever it have received him, so as to apprehend its Interest in him, yet loves, admireth him, passionately Desires a part and portion in him, Says within it self, O that my Soul were brought unto christ! c-acp av pn31 vhb vvn pno31, av c-acp pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp pno31, av vvz, vvz pno31, av-j vvz dt n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31, vvz p-acp pn31 n1, uh cst po11 n1 vbdr vvn p-acp np1! (24) sermon (DIV2) 468 Page 228
3739 Oh that this Christ were my Christ, my Jesus, &c. O that this christ were my christ, my jesus, etc. uh cst d np1 vbdr po11 np1, po11 np1, av (24) sermon (DIV2) 468 Page 228
3740 2. But there is not only a transcendent goodness and excellency in Christ's Name, but also a Relative Goodness. Our reasonable Natures force us to love any thing which appeareth to us to be Good and Excellent; but we much more love it, 2. But there is not only a transcendent Goodness and excellency in Christ's Name, but also a Relative goodness. Our reasonable Nature's force us to love any thing which appears to us to be Good and Excellent; but we much more love it, crd p-acp pc-acp vbz xx av-j dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp npg1 n1, cc-acp av dt j n1. po12 j ng1 n1 pno12 pc-acp vvi d n1 r-crq vvz p-acp pno12 pc-acp vbi j cc j; p-acp pns12 d dc n1 pn31, (24) sermon (DIV2) 469 Page 228
3741 when we discover in it a suitableness to our state and condition; when we discover in it a suitableness to our state and condition; c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp pn31 dt n1 p-acp po12 n1 cc n1; (24) sermon (DIV2) 469 Page 228
3742 and the more goodness and suitableness we discern in any Object in proportion to our state and wants, the more a great deal do our hearts cleave to it, and long after it. and the more Goodness and suitableness we discern in any Object in proportion to our state and Wants, the more a great deal do our hearts cleave to it, and long After it. cc dt av-dc n1 cc n1 pns12 vvb p-acp d n1 p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n1 cc n2, dt av-dc dt j n1 vdb po12 n2 vvb p-acp pn31, cc av-j c-acp pn31. (24) sermon (DIV2) 469 Page 228
3743 Now every Child of God is apprehensive enough of the proportion which the Name of Christ bears to the wants, the various wants that it hath. Now every Child of God is apprehensive enough of the proportion which the Name of christ bears to the Wants, the various Wants that it hath. av d n1 pp-f np1 vbz j av-d pp-f dt n1 r-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz p-acp dt n2, dt j n2 cst pn31 vhz. (24) sermon (DIV2) 469 Page 228
3744 It wants a Mediator, a Saviour, an Advocate, an Intercessor, and this that Soul is sufficiently sensible of, It Wants a Mediator, a Saviour, an Advocate, an Intercessor, and this that Soul is sufficiently sensible of, pn31 vvz dt n1, dt n1, dt n1, dt n1, cc d cst n1 vbz av-j j pp-f, (24) sermon (DIV2) 469 Page 228
3745 and therefore its heart cleaveth unto Christ, and cryeth out, Whom have I in Heaven but thee? Or what have I upon the Earth to be compared with thee? This Soul seeth, that there is nothing in Heaven or Earth that so suiteth the Soul of a Child of God as Christ doth. and Therefore its heart cleaveth unto christ, and Cries out, Whom have I in Heaven but thee? Or what have I upon the Earth to be compared with thee? This Soul sees, that there is nothing in Heaven or Earth that so suiteth the Soul of a Child of God as christ does. cc av po31 n1 vvz p-acp np1, cc vvz av, r-crq vhb pns11 p-acp n1 p-acp pno21? cc q-crq vhb pns11 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno21? d n1 vvz, cst pc-acp vbz pix p-acp n1 cc n1 cst av vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1 vdz. (24) sermon (DIV2) 469 Page 228
3746 Hence his love to him is stronger than the Grave, and his jealousie burns like fire. Hence his love to him is Stronger than the Grave, and his jealousy burns like fire. av po31 n1 p-acp pno31 vbz jc cs dt j, cc po31 n1 vvz av-j n1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 469 Page 228
3747 3. The Virgins must needs love Christ, upon the discoveries of himself to their Souls, because these discoveries command, and teach the Soul to love him. 3. The Virgins must needs love christ, upon the discoveries of himself to their Souls, Because these discoveries command, and teach the Soul to love him. crd dt n2 vmb av vvi np1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f px31 p-acp po32 n2, c-acp d n2 vvi, cc vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno31. (24) sermon (DIV2) 470 Page 228
3748 Our love to Christ proceeds, you see, upon rational grounds, but not wholly upon rational Principles; Our love to christ proceeds, you see, upon rational grounds, but not wholly upon rational Principles; po12 n1 p-acp np1 vvz, pn22 vvb, p-acp j n2, cc-acp xx av-jn p-acp j n2; (24) sermon (DIV2) 470 Page 228
3749 for we are taught of God (saith the Apostle) to love one another; and if without a Divine Teaching we cannot love our Brethren whom we have seen, we shall much less love Christ, whom we have not seen Indeed this is the first cause of any love from our carnal hearts to Christ at all, it is true. for we Are taught of God (Says the Apostle) to love one Another; and if without a Divine Teaching we cannot love our Brothers whom we have seen, we shall much less love christ, whom we have not seen Indeed this is the First cause of any love from our carnal hearts to christ At all, it is true. c-acp pns12 vbr vvn pp-f np1 (vvz dt n1) p-acp vvb pi j-jn; cc cs p-acp dt vvb vvg pns12 vmbx vvi po12 n2 ro-crq pns12 vhb vvn, pns12 vmb av-d av-dc vvb np1, ro-crq pns12 vhb xx vvn av d vbz dt ord n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp po12 j n2 p-acp np1 p-acp d, pn31 vbz j. (24) sermon (DIV2) 470 Page 228
3750 No Sacrifice from our hearts flameth, or can ascend towards God, until fire hath first come down from Heaven and kindled it; No Sacrifice from our hearts flameth, or can ascend towards God, until fire hath First come down from Heaven and kindled it; dx n1 p-acp po12 n2 vvz, cc vmb vvi p-acp np1, c-acp n1 vhz ord vvd a-acp p-acp n1 cc vvd pn31; (24) sermon (DIV2) 470 Page 228
3751 when indeed love is thus kindled in the Soul, the fire increaseth in the Soul; when indeed love is thus kindled in the Soul, the fire increases in the Soul; c-crq av n1 vbz av vvn p-acp dt n1, dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1; (24) sermon (DIV2) 470 Page 228
3752 as the apprehensions of Christ's Excellencies, and discoveries of himself, do increase in the Soul from the experiences we have of God, as the apprehensions of Christ's Excellencies, and discoveries of himself, do increase in the Soul from the experiences we have of God, c-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2, cc n2 pp-f px31, vdb vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pns12 vhb pp-f np1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 470 Page 228
3753 or the improvements of our Reason upon Revelation, to shew us more of the Excellency of Christ. or the improvements of our Reason upon Revelation, to show us more of the Excellency of christ. cc dt n2 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi pno12 dc pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 470 Page 228
3754 I come now to the Application. I come now to the Application. pns11 vvb av p-acp dt n1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 470 Page 228
3755 In the first place, This may convince us, That even amongst Professors there are many that glory in appearance, and not in reality. In the First place, This may convince us, That even among Professors there Are many that glory in appearance, and not in reality. p-acp dt ord n1, d vmb vvi pno12, cst av p-acp n2 pc-acp vbr d cst n1 p-acp n1, cc xx p-acp n1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 471 Page 229
3756 They are no Virgins; they have no love for the Lord Jesus Christ. They Are no Virgins; they have no love for the Lord jesus christ. pns32 vbr av-dx n2; pns32 vhb dx n1 p-acp dt n1 np1 np1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 471 Page 229
3757 The world it is to be hoped is not so full of such as go for Virgins in a carnal sense, The world it is to be hoped is not so full of such as go for Virgins in a carnal sense, dt n1 pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn vbz xx av j pp-f d c-acp vvi p-acp ng1 p-acp dt j n1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 471 Page 229
3758 and are none, as it is of such as go for Virgins, in a spiritual sense, and are none. and Are none, as it is of such as go for Virgins, in a spiritual sense, and Are none. cc vbr pix, c-acp pn31 vbz pp-f d c-acp vvi p-acp n2, p-acp dt j n1, cc vbr pix. (24) sermon (DIV2) 471 Page 229
3759 Unmarried they are, but you must understand it only with reference to Christ, who is the only proper adequate match for a reasonable Soul; Unmarried they Are, but you must understand it only with Referente to christ, who is the only proper adequate match for a reasonable Soul; j-vvn-u pns32 vbr, cc-acp pn22 vmb vvi pn31 av-j p-acp n1 p-acp np1, r-crq vbz dt j j j n1 p-acp dt j n1; (24) sermon (DIV2) 471 Page 229
3760 they are without Christ indeed, but not without a-Mate. First, Too many are Whores instead of Virgins. they Are without christ indeed, but not without a-Mate. First, Too many Are Whores instead of Virgins. pns32 vbr p-acp np1 av, cc-acp xx p-acp n1. ord, av d vbr n2 av pp-f n2. (24) sermon (DIV2) 471 Page 229
3761 You shall in Scripture observe, that sin, especially Apostacy, is compared to Whoredom; and those that live in sin, to such as live in Adultery. You shall in Scripture observe, that since, especially Apostasy, is compared to Whoredom; and those that live in since, to such as live in Adultery. pn22 vmb p-acp n1 vvi, cst n1, av-j n1, vbz vvn p-acp n1; cc d cst vvb p-acp n1, p-acp d c-acp vvi p-acp n1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 472 Page 229
3762 God of old complained of his People, that he was broken with their whorish heart. God of old complained of his People, that he was broken with their whorish heart. np1 pp-f j vvn pp-f po31 n1, cst pns31 vbds vvn p-acp po32 j n1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 472 Page 229
3763 Ah! how many Professors are there in the world, of whom we may say the same; Ah! how many Professors Are there in the world, of whom we may say the same; uh q-crq d n2 vbr a-acp p-acp dt n1, pp-f ro-crq pns12 vmb vvi dt d; (24) sermon (DIV2) 472 Page 229
3764 God is broken with their whorish heart. God is broken with their whorish heart. np1 vbz vvn p-acp po32 j n1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 472 Page 229
3765 How many spots are there in our Assemblies? How many of our Virgins that have at least such black spots upon their faces, How many spots Are there in our Assemblies? How many of our Virgins that have At least such black spots upon their faces, q-crq d n2 vbr a-acp p-acp po12 n2? c-crq d pp-f po12 n2 cst vhb p-acp ds d j-jn n2 p-acp po32 n2, (24) sermon (DIV2) 472 Page 229
3766 as cannot be allowed to be the spots of God's Children? Some are gone a whoring after other Gods. (Reconciled they call it to the Church of Rome.) Oh! tell it not in Gath, publish it not in the Tents of Askelon, that Protestants should ever again lick up that Vomit, as cannot be allowed to be the spots of God's Children? some Are gone a whoring After other God's (Reconciled they call it to the Church of Rome.) Oh! tell it not in Gaza, publish it not in the Tents of Ashkelon, that Protestants should ever again lick up that Vomit, c-acp vmbx vbi vvn pc-acp vbi dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2? d vbr vvn dt vvg p-acp j-jn n2 (vvn pns32 vvb pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1.) uh vvb pn31 xx p-acp np1, vvb pn31 xx p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, cst n2 vmd av av vvi a-acp d n1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 472 Page 229
3767 and be so sottish, as to adore a piece of bread for God, or fall down before a Graven Image. and be so sottish, as to adore a piece of bred for God, or fallen down before a Graved Image. cc vbb av j, c-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1, cc vvi a-acp p-acp dt j-vvn n1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 472 Page 229
3768 Blessed be God there are not many whom God hath thus given over; Blessed be God there Are not many whom God hath thus given over; j-vvn vbb np1 pc-acp vbr xx d ro-crq np1 vhz av vvn a-acp; (24) sermon (DIV2) 472 Page 229
3769 I mean, not many Professors, though too many that have been baptized into the Name of Jesus Christ. I mean, not many Professors, though too many that have been baptised into the Name of jesus christ. pns11 vvb, xx d n2, c-acp av d cst vhb vbn vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 np1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 472 Page 229
3770 But how many more have defiled themselves with damnable, or at least very dangerous Opinions? You read of the Daughter of Jephtah, that she went up to the Mountains three months to bewail her Virginity. But how many more have defiled themselves with damnable, or At least very dangerous Opinions? You read of the Daughter of Jephthah, that she went up to the Mountains three months to bewail her Virginity. p-acp c-crq d dc vhb vvn px32 p-acp j, cc p-acp ds j j n2? pn22 vvb pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cst pns31 vvd a-acp p-acp dt ng1 crd n2 pc-acp vvi po31 n1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 472 Page 229
3771 The Mountains are places of solitude. The Mountains Are places of solitude. dt n2 vbr n2 pp-f n1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 472 Page 229
3772 How were it to be wished for many, that they would go and sit alone; that they would go up to the Mountains of Solitude, How were it to be wished for many, that they would go and fit alone; that they would go up to the Mountains of Solitude, q-crq vbdr pn31 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d, cst pns32 vmd vvi cc vvi av-j; cst pns32 vmd vvi a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 472 Page 229
3773 and bewail the loss of their Spiritual Virginity. They were sound Christians (in appearance) but they have lost their soundness. and bewail the loss of their Spiritual Virginity. They were found Christians (in appearance) but they have lost their soundness. cc vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 j n1. pns32 vbdr j np1 (p-acp n1) cc-acp pns32 vhb vvn po32 n1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 472 Page 229
3774 They were fond of Ordinances and Duties, but they have cast off Duties and Ordinances. They were found of Ordinances and Duties, but they have cast off Duties and Ordinances. pns32 vbdr j pp-f n2 cc n2, cc-acp pns32 vhb vvn a-acp n2 cc n2. (24) sermon (DIV2) 472 Page 229
3775 They were of the number of Virgins, as we thought, and we were bound in charity so to think (we judged by the outward appearance) but they have defiled themselves. They were of the number of Virgins, as we Thought, and we were bound in charity so to think (we judged by the outward appearance) but they have defiled themselves. pns32 vbdr pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2, c-acp pns12 vvd, cc pns12 vbdr vvn p-acp n1 av pc-acp vvi (pns12 vvd p-acp dt j n1) cc-acp pns32 vhb vvn px32. (24) sermon (DIV2) 472 Page 229
3776 Secondly, Many are wedded, and no Virgins. We do not call married Women Virgins. Secondly, Many Are wedded, and no Virgins. We do not call married Women Virgins. ord, d vbr vvn, cc dx n2. pns12 vdb xx vvi j-vvn n2 n2. (24) sermon (DIV2) 473 Page 229
3777 'Tis true, they are not so in one sense, as the notion of a Virgin signifieth a solute or single person; It's true, they Are not so in one sense, as the notion of a Virgae signifies a solute or single person; pn31|vbz j, pns32 vbr xx av p-acp crd n1, c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz dt j cc j n1; (24) sermon (DIV2) 473 Page 229
3778 but yet they may be so in another sense, as the notion of a Virgin signifieth one that is pure and chast. But now, but yet they may be so in Another sense, as the notion of a Virgae signifies one that is pure and chaste. But now, cc-acp av pns32 vmb vbi av p-acp j-jn n1, c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz pi cst vbz j cc j. p-acp av, (24) sermon (DIV2) 473 Page 230
3779 if you can imagine a Woman married to a Beast, or married incestuously, this marriage would spoil her Virginity in the fairest notion of it. if you can imagine a Woman married to a Beast, or married incestuously, this marriage would spoil her Virginity in the Fairest notion of it. cs pn22 vmb vvi dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, cc vvd av-j, d n1 vmd vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt js n1 pp-f pn31. (24) sermon (DIV2) 473 Page 230
3780 The Soul married to Christ, is yet a Virgin, for she is married but to one Husband, The Soul married to christ, is yet a Virgae, for she is married but to one Husband, dt n1 vvn p-acp np1, vbz av dt n1, c-acp pns31 vbz vvn p-acp p-acp crd n1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 473 Page 230
3781 and him the proper Husband for a poor Soul, so that that Soul is yet a Virgin. But now the voluptuous sensual Soul, that is united to a base and sordid lust; and him the proper Husband for a poor Soul, so that that Soul is yet a Virgae. But now the voluptuous sensual Soul, that is united to a base and sordid lust; cc pno31 dt j n1 p-acp dt j n1, av cst d n1 vbz av dt n1. p-acp av dt j j n1, cst vbz vvn p-acp dt j cc j n1; (24) sermon (DIV2) 473 Page 230
3782 or the covetous worldly Soul, that is united to the gain and filthy lucre of the world, is no Virgin, no more than an incestuous Wife is in any notion a Virgin; or the covetous worldly Soul, that is united to the gain and filthy lucre of the world, is no Virgae, no more than an incestuous Wife is in any notion a Virgae; cc dt j j n1, cst vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 cc j n1 pp-f dt n1, vbz dx n1, av-dx dc cs dt j n1 vbz p-acp d n1 dt n1; (24) sermon (DIV2) 473 Page 230
3783 and how many of these are to be found in the Tents of persons professing to Religion! How many Demas 's, who have forsaken and forgotten their Religion, and how many of these Are to be found in the Tents of Persons professing to Religion! How many Demas is, who have forsaken and forgotten their Religion, cc c-crq d pp-f d vbr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 vvg p-acp n1! q-crq d np1 vbz, r-crq vhb vvn cc vvn po32 n1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 473 Page 230
3784 and have embraced the present World? Judas 's, who have betrayed their Master and their Brethren for a few pieces of Silver? Surely the Soul, the high-born Soul of man, is of too noble an extract, too spiritual a substance to be united to the Earth. and have embraced the present World? Judas is, who have betrayed their Master and their Brothers for a few Pieces of Silver? Surely the Soul, the highborn Soul of man, is of too noble an extract, too spiritual a substance to be united to the Earth. cc vhb vvn dt j n1? np1 vbz, r-crq vhb vvn po32 n1 cc po32 n2 p-acp dt d n2 pp-f n1? np1 dt n1, dt j n1 pp-f n1, vbz pp-f av j dt n1, av j dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 473 Page 230
3785 This is certainly a forbidden Relation. Love not the world (saith the Apostle) nor the things of the world; This is Certainly a forbidden Relation. Love not the world (Says the Apostle) nor the things of the world; d vbz av-j dt j-vvn n1. vvb xx dt n1 (vvz dt n1) ccx dt n2 pp-f dt n1; (24) sermon (DIV2) 473 Page 230
3786 yet never were more to be found amongst such who are called Christians. Thirdly, Marriage doth not alwaies spoil Virginity, as it signifies Chastity: yet never were more to be found among such who Are called Christians. Thirdly, Marriage does not always spoil Virginity, as it signifies Chastity: av av-x vbdr n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d r-crq vbr vvn np1. ord, n1 vdz xx av vvb n1, c-acp pn31 vvz n1: (24) sermon (DIV2) 473 Page 230
3787 But an heart equally cleaving and inclining to two men will; But an heart equally cleaving and inclining to two men will; p-acp dt n1 av-jn vvg cc vvg p-acp crd n2 vmb; (24) sermon (DIV2) 474 Page 230
3788 especially if byast to him who is not the Woman's Husband. She that hath one true and proper Husband, especially if biased to him who is not the Woman's Husband. She that hath one true and proper Husband, av-j cs vvn p-acp pno31 r-crq vbz xx dt n1|vbz n1. pns31 cst vhz crd j cc j n1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 474 Page 230
3789 and yet loveth another equally with him, or more than he, hath lost her Virgin-heart. Ah! how many of these are there amongst Professors? they are married to Christ in the face of the Church; and yet loves Another equally with him, or more than he, hath lost her Virgin heart. Ah! how many of these Are there among Professors? they Are married to christ in the face of the Church; cc av vvz j-jn av-j p-acp pno31, cc av-dc cs pns31, vhz vvn po31 n1. uh q-crq d pp-f d vbr a-acp p-acp n2? pns32 vbr vvn p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (24) sermon (DIV2) 474 Page 230
3790 they were baptized into his Name, and are under Vows to be the Lord's: they were baptised into his Name, and Are under Vows to be the Lord's: pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp po31 n1, cc vbr p-acp n2 pc-acp vbi dt ng1: (24) sermon (DIV2) 474 Page 230
3791 But as God said of old concerning Ephraim; Their heart is divided, and therefore they must be found faulty. But as God said of old Concerning Ephraim; Their heart is divided, and Therefore they must be found faulty. cc-acp c-acp np1 vvd pp-f j vvg np1; po32 n1 vbz vvn, cc av pns32 vmb vbi vvn j. (24) sermon (DIV2) 474 Page 230
3792 Ah! How many are there that have divided hearts? that halt between two Opinions, Ah! How many Are there that have divided hearts? that halt between two Opinions, uh q-crq d vbr a-acp cst vhb vvn n2? cst n1 p-acp crd n2, (24) sermon (DIV2) 474 Page 230
3793 and are not able to conclude with themselves, whether Baal be God, and they should serve him; and Are not able to conclude with themselves, whither Baal be God, and they should serve him; cc vbr xx j pc-acp vvi p-acp px32, cs np1 vbi n1, cc pns32 vmd vvi pno31; (24) sermon (DIV2) 474 Page 230
3794 or God be God, and they shall serve him? Nay, they halt between two Conversations; something there is of Heaven in them, but alas! or God be God, and they shall serve him? Nay, they halt between two Conversations; something there is of Heaven in them, but alas! cc np1 vbb np1, cc pns32 vmb vvi pno31? uh, pns32 vvb p-acp crd n2; pi pc-acp vbz pp-f n1 p-acp pno32, cc-acp uh! (24) sermon (DIV2) 474 Page 230
3795 how much of the Earth? how much of sin, folly, and vanity? how much of contradiction to their Profession? where's a Christian Caleb to be found to walk with God fully? how much of the Earth? how much of since, folly, and vanity? how much of contradiction to their Profession? where's a Christian Caleb to be found to walk with God Fully? c-crq d pp-f dt n1? q-crq d pp-f n1, n1, cc n1? c-crq av-d pp-f n1 p-acp po32 n1? q-crq|vbz dt njp np1 pc-acp vbi vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 av-j? (24) sermon (DIV2) 474 Page 230
3796 Fourthly, If we have some that are Virgins, yet how few beautiful Virgins? where's the beauty, the glory of Professors? where's their former shining out before men? Ah! call your Children Ichabods; call them Ichabods. The Glory is departed in a great measure from England, from the Professing Party of England. Where's the former sincerity, love to God, zeal for God, plainness of heart, sincerity of conversation, brotherly love, heavenly walking? the World, the vanities of the World, have spoiled Professors beauty. Fourthly, If we have Some that Are Virgins, yet how few beautiful Virgins? where's the beauty, the glory of Professors? where's their former shining out before men? Ah! call your Children Ichabods; call them Ichabods. The Glory is departed in a great measure from England, from the Professing Party of England. Where's the former sincerity, love to God, zeal for God, plainness of heart, sincerity of Conversation, brotherly love, heavenly walking? the World, the vanities of the World, have spoiled Professors beauty. ord, cs pns12 vhb d cst vbr n2, av q-crq d j n2? q-crq|vbz dt n1, dt n1 pp-f n2? q-crq|vbz po32 j vvg av p-acp n2? uh vvb po22 n2 n2; vvb pno32 n2. dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt j n1 p-acp np1, p-acp dt vvg n1 pp-f np1. q-crq|vbz dt j n1, vvb p-acp np1, n1 p-acp np1, n1 pp-f n1, n1 pp-f n1, av-j n1, j vvg? dt n1, dt n2 pp-f dt n1, vhb vvn n2 n1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 475 Page 231
3797 The Sun of a little outward prosperity hath shone upon them, how are they tanned? The Sun of a little outward Prosperity hath shone upon them, how Are they tanned? dt n1 pp-f dt j j n1 vhz vvn p-acp pno32, q-crq vbr pns32 vvn? (24) sermon (DIV2) 475 Page 231
3798 But in the next place this discourse offers us a fair opportunity to try our Relation to Christ, whether we be the Lambs Wife, who shall hereafter follow him whithersoever he goes. 1. Are you Spiritual Virgins? There are tokens of Spiritual as well as Natural Virginity. 1. Purity, and Chastity, in heart, as well as outward appearance; Blessed are they (saith our Saviour) who are pure in heart, for they shall see God; But in the next place this discourse offers us a fair opportunity to try our Relation to christ, whither we be the Lambs Wife, who shall hereafter follow him whithersoever he Goes. 1. are you Spiritual Virgins? There Are tokens of Spiritual as well as Natural Virginity. 1. Purity, and Chastity, in heart, as well as outward appearance; Blessed Are they (Says our Saviour) who Are pure in heart, for they shall see God; cc-acp p-acp dt ord n1 d n1 vvz pno12 dt j n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n1 p-acp np1, cs pns12 vbb dt ng1 n1, r-crq vmb av vvi pno31 av pns31 vvz. crd vbr pn22 j n2? pc-acp vbr n2 pp-f j c-acp av c-acp j n1. crd n1, cc n1, p-acp n1, c-acp av c-acp j n1; vvn vbr pns32 (vvz po12 n1) r-crq vbr j p-acp n1, c-acp pns32 vmb vvi np1; (24) sermon (DIV2) 476 Page 231
3799 is not thy heart defiled, with sensual affections, impetuous passions, doth not thy Soul cleave to sin, is not thy heart defiled, with sensual affections, impetuous passion, does not thy Soul cleave to since, vbz xx po21 n1 vvn, p-acp j n2, j n2, vdz xx po21 n1 vvb p-acp n1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 476 Page 231
3800 and lust? 2. Dost thou live like a Virgin, an hidden life? doth not the world see all that thou hast of a Spiritual life, dost thou not like the Pharisees, love to pray standing in the Synagogues, and lust? 2. Dost thou live like a Virgae, an hidden life? does not the world see all that thou hast of a Spiritual life, dost thou not like the Pharisees, love to pray standing in the Synagogues, cc n1? crd vd2 pns21 vvb av-j dt n1, dt vvn n1? vdz xx dt n1 vvb d cst pns21 vh2 pp-f dt j n1, vd2 pns21 xx av-j dt np2, vvb pc-acp vvi vvg p-acp dt n2, (24) sermon (DIV2) 476 Page 231
3801 and in the corners of the Streets, more than with thy doors shut about thee, in thy closet? livest thou any thing of that life which is hid with Christ in God? is it thy only and greatest care to please thy heavenly Father, and in the corners of the Streets, more than with thy doors shut about thee, in thy closet? Livest thou any thing of that life which is hid with christ in God? is it thy only and greatest care to please thy heavenly Father, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2, av-dc cs p-acp po21 n2 vvn p-acp pno21, p-acp po21 n1? vv2 pns21 d n1 pp-f d n1 r-crq vbz vvn p-acp np1 p-acp np1? vbz pn31 po21 j cc js n1 pc-acp vvi po21 j n1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 476 Page 231
3802 and Christ thy great Lord and Master? 3. Where's thy modesty; the Virgin blusheth presently, and christ thy great Lord and Master? 3. Where's thy modesty; the Virgae blusheth presently, cc np1 av j n1 cc n1? crd q-crq|vbz po21 n1; dt n1 vvz av-j, (24) sermon (DIV2) 476 Page 231
3803 when any thing is reflected upon her. when any thing is reflected upon her. c-crq d n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno31. (24) sermon (DIV2) 476 Page 231
3804 Art thou ashamed when thou committest iniquity, and thy heart reflects it upon thee, or hast thou a Whores fore-head, that cannot blush? I might instance in many particulars more, Art thou ashamed when thou Committest iniquity, and thy heart reflects it upon thee, or hast thou a Whores forehead, that cannot blush? I might instance in many particulars more, vb2r pns21 j c-crq pns21 vv2 n1, cc po21 n1 vvz pn31 p-acp pno21, cc vh2 pns21 dt ng1 n1, cst vmbx vvi? pns11 vmd n1 p-acp d n2-jn av-dc, (24) sermon (DIV2) 476 Page 231
3806 2. A second note of the Spouse of Christ arising from this Text, is a love to Christ; Love is a natural plant, 2. A second note of the Spouse of christ arising from this Text, is a love to christ; Love is a natural plant, crd dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp d n1, vbz dt vvb p-acp np1; vvb vbz dt j n1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 477 Page 231
3807 and groweth in every Soul, but love to Christ is a plant from Heaven, heavenly, a plant sprung up from the seed of God in the Soul. If Christ should from Heaven propo und the fame question to thee, which while he was on Earth he propounded to Peter, couldst thou answer with him, Lord! Thou that knowest all things, knowest that I love thee. and grows in every Soul, but love to christ is a plant from Heaven, heavenly, a plant sprung up from the seed of God in the Soul. If christ should from Heaven Propo and the fame question to thee, which while he was on Earth he propounded to Peter, Couldst thou answer with him, Lord! Thou that Knowest all things, Knowest that I love thee. cc vvz p-acp d n1, cc-acp vvb p-acp np1 vbz dt vvb p-acp n1, j, dt n1 vvd a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 cs np1 vmd p-acp n1 fw-la cc dt n1 n1 p-acp pno21, r-crq cs pns31 vbds p-acp n1 pns31 vvd p-acp np1, vmd2 pns21 vvi p-acp pno31, n1! pns21 cst vv2 d n2, vv2 cst pns11 vvb pno21. (24) sermon (DIV2) 477 Page 231
3808 This Grace of all others is most discernable, for love is of an active nature, and will hardly lie hid. This Grace of all Others is most discernible, for love is of an active nature, and will hardly lie hid. d n1 pp-f d n2-jn vbz av-ds j, p-acp n1 vbz pp-f dt j n1, cc vmb av vvi vvn. (24) sermon (DIV2) 477 Page 231
3809 The pantings of thy heart after him, the acquiescence, complacency, and delight of thy heart in him, will easily discover it to thee if thou lookest narrowly. The pantings of thy heart After him, the acquiescence, complacency, and delight of thy heart in him, will Easily discover it to thee if thou Lookest narrowly. dt n2 pp-f po21 n1 p-acp pno31, dt n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f po21 n1 p-acp pno31, vmb av-j vvi pn31 p-acp pno21 cs pns21 vv2 av-j. (24) sermon (DIV2) 477 Page 231
3810 The natural man cannot say, that his Soul cleaveth to Christ, or thirsteth after Christ, or taketh any complacency in the Lord Christ. Thirdly. The natural man cannot say, that his Soul cleaveth to christ, or Thirsteth After christ, or Takes any complacency in the Lord christ. Thirdly. dt j n1 vmbx vvi, cst po31 n1 vvz p-acp np1, cc vvz p-acp np1, cc vvz d n1 p-acp dt n1 np1. ord. (24) sermon (DIV2) 477 Page 231
3811 As God is the fountain of good, and blessing to his Creatures, and as Christ hath a fair inheritance of a Crown, As God is the fountain of good, and blessing to his Creatures, and as christ hath a fair inheritance of a Crown, p-acp np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f j, cc n1 p-acp po31 n2, cc p-acp np1 vhz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 478 Page 232
3812 an Heaven, an incomprehensible glory which is annexed to the fruition and enjoyment of him, so the worst of men may have a kind of love for Christ, or rather, an Heaven, an incomprehensible glory which is annexed to the fruition and enjoyment of him, so the worst of men may have a kind of love for christ, or rather, dt n1, dt j n1 r-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pno31, av dt js pp-f n2 vmb vhi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1, cc av-c, (24) sermon (DIV2) 478 Page 232
3813 for what he bringeth along with himself unto the Soul. Lastly, Therefore, Dost thou love Christ for the savour of his good Ointments; for what he brings along with himself unto the Soul. Lastly, Therefore, Dost thou love christ for the savour of his good Ointments; p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz a-acp p-acp px31 p-acp dt n1 ord, av, vd2 pns21 vvi np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n2; (24) sermon (DIV2) 478 Page 232
3814 because his name is an Oil, or Ointment poured forth? He that loveth Christ meerly for his Heaven, Because his name is an Oil, or Ointment poured forth? He that loves christ merely for his Heaven, c-acp po31 n1 vbz dt n1, cc n1 vvd av? pns31 cst vvz np1 av-j p-acp po31 n1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 479 Page 232
3815 and Glory, is purely selfish in his love. and Glory, is purely selfish in his love. cc n1, vbz av-j n1 p-acp po31 n1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 479 Page 232
3816 I deny not but Moses had an Eye to the recompence of reward, and so hath every honest and gracious heart; I deny not but Moses had an Eye to the recompense of reward, and so hath every honest and gracious heart; pns11 vvb xx p-acp np1 vhd dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc av vhz d j cc j n1; (24) sermon (DIV2) 479 Page 232
3817 without doubt Christs beneficence, and goodness unto us, and the benefit which our Souls have, and hope to have from Christ is, and ought to be a very great attractive, without doubt Christ beneficence, and Goodness unto us, and the benefit which our Souls have, and hope to have from christ is, and ought to be a very great Attractive, p-acp n1 npg1 n1, cc n1 p-acp pno12, cc dt n1 r-crq po12 n2 vhb, cc vvb pc-acp vhi p-acp np1 vbz, cc pi pc-acp vbi dt av j j, (24) sermon (DIV2) 479 Page 232
3818 and to draw out our hearts more, and more in love to Christ, but herein is the purity of the Saints love; and to draw out our hearts more, and more in love to christ, but herein is the purity of the Saints love; cc pc-acp vvi av po12 n2 av-dc, cc av-dc p-acp n1 p-acp np1, cc-acp av vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n2 vvb; (24) sermon (DIV2) 479 Page 232
3819 he discovereth such an excellency in the Lord Jesus Christ, that were he never to have an Heaven with him, he Discovereth such an excellency in the Lord jesus christ, that were he never to have an Heaven with him, pns31 vvz d dt n1 p-acp dt n1 np1 np1, cst vbdr pns31 av pc-acp vhi dt n1 p-acp pno31, (24) sermon (DIV2) 479 Page 232
3820 yet his heart would cleave to him, & infinitely delight in him; yet his heart would cleave to him, & infinitely delight in him; av po31 n1 vmd vvi p-acp pno31, cc av-j vvi p-acp pno31; (24) sermon (DIV2) 479 Page 232
3821 if thou canst say, that thou thus lovest the Lord Jesus, it will indeed speak thee to be a Spiritual Virgin, a Spouse to the Lord Jesus. if thou Canst say, that thou thus Lovest the Lord jesus, it will indeed speak thee to be a Spiritual Virgae, a Spouse to the Lord jesus. cs pns21 vm2 vvi, cst pns21 av vv2 dt n1 np1, pn31 vmb av vvi pno21 pc-acp vbi dt j n1, dt n1 p-acp dt n1 np1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 479 Page 232
3822 I shall conclude my discourse upon this verse with a threefold word of Exhortation. I shall conclude my discourse upon this verse with a threefold word of Exhortation. pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1 p-acp d n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 480 Page 232
3840 an Husband, who if you be poor, is able to enrich you, if you be mean and base, is able to honour, an Husband, who if you be poor, is able to enrich you, if you be mean and base, is able to honour, dt n1, r-crq cs pn22 vbb j, vbz j pc-acp vvi pn22, cs pn22 vbb j cc j, vbz j pc-acp vvi, (24) sermon (DIV2) 481 Page 233
3841 and to ennoble you, who, (what ever you want) is able to supply you. and to ennoble you, who, (what ever you want) is able to supply you. cc pc-acp vvi pn22, r-crq, (r-crq av pn22 vvb) vbz j pc-acp vvi pn22. (24) sermon (DIV2) 481 Page 233
3823 1. In the first place methinks from this metaphorical expression of Saints under the notion of Virgins, I have here a fair opportunity to plead with Virgins to be Saints; Virgins (generally) have the object of their love to seek; 1. In the First place methinks from this metaphorical expression of Saints under the notion of Virgins, I have Here a fair opportunity to plead with Virgins to be Saints; Virgins (generally) have the Object of their love to seek; crd p-acp dt ord n1 vvz p-acp d j n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, pns11 vhb av dt j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n2 pc-acp vbi n2; n2 (av-j) vhb dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 pc-acp vvi; (24) sermon (DIV2) 481 Page 232
3824 Lo here a most deserving object for every young man, every young woman that heareth me. Lo Here a most deserving Object for every young man, every young woman that hears me. uh av dt av-ds j-vvg n1 p-acp d j n1, d j n1 cst vvz pno11. (24) sermon (DIV2) 481 Page 232
3825 Methinks the holy Spirit points out this in the Metaphor Therefore do the Virgins love thee; Methinks the holy Spirit points out this in the Metaphor Therefore do the Virgins love thee; vvz dt j n1 vvz av d p-acp dt n1 av vdb dt ng1 n1 pno21; (24) sermon (DIV2) 481 Page 232
3826 Christ here expresseth himself under the notion of some beautiful young man, beautified, and adorned with all the advantages both of nature, and of art; christ Here Expresses himself under the notion of Some beautiful young man, beautified, and adorned with all the advantages both of nature, and of art; np1 av vvz px31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j j n1, vvn, cc vvn p-acp d dt n2 d pp-f n1, cc pp-f n1; (24) sermon (DIV2) 481 Page 232
3827 So that the Virgins must love him. So that the Virgins must love him. av cst dt n2 vmb vvi pno31. (24) sermon (DIV2) 481 Page 232
3828 I noted to you before that some would have the term NONLATINALPHABET to be rather a term of age, I noted to you before that Some would have the term to be rather a term of age, pns11 vvd p-acp pn22 p-acp d d vmd vhi dt n1 pc-acp vbi av dt n1 pp-f n1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 481 Page 232
3829 then either signifying Sex or State: oh that I could this day prevail with you who are young men and young women, to love the Lord Jesus Christ. then either signifying Sex or State: o that I could this day prevail with you who Are young men and young women, to love the Lord jesus christ. av av-d vvg n1 cc n1: uh cst pns11 vmd d n1 vvi p-acp pn22 r-crq vbr j n2 cc j n2, pc-acp vvi dt n1 np1 np1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 481 Page 232
3830 Youth is an age, a time of love, full of love, but it usually mispends its self upon vain, Youth is an age, a time of love, full of love, but it usually mispends its self upon vain, n1 vbz dt n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, j pp-f n1, cc-acp pn31 av-j vvz po31 n1 p-acp j, (24) sermon (DIV2) 481 Page 232
3831 and worthless objects, the young man loves his lusts, and his pleasures, the young woman loveth dancings, and worthless objects, the young man loves his Lustiest, and his pleasures, the young woman loves dancings, cc j n2, dt j n1 vvz po31 n2, cc po31 n2, dt j n1 vvz n2-vvg, (24) sermon (DIV2) 481 Page 232
3832 and foolish sports, and vain company, and gay and costly attire, but how rare is it to find a young man or woman that sincerely loveth the Lord Jesus Christ? truly amongst young or old, there is hardly one of a thousand, and foolish sports, and vain company, and gay and costly attire, but how rare is it to find a young man or woman that sincerely loves the Lord jesus christ? truly among young or old, there is hardly one of a thousand, cc j n2, cc j n1, cc j cc j n1, cc-acp c-crq j vbz pn31 pc-acp vvi dt j n1 cc n1 cst av-j vvz dt n1 np1 np1? av-j p-acp j cc j, pc-acp vbz av crd pp-f dt crd, (24) sermon (DIV2) 481 Page 232
3833 but of those that are in the height and heat of their youth hardly one of ten thousand. but of those that Are in the height and heat of their youth hardly one of ten thousand. cc-acp pp-f d cst vbr p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n1 av crd pp-f crd crd. (24) sermon (DIV2) 481 Page 233
3834 It is too frequent for us, to give our marrow to the Devil, and then think to put off God with the bone. O desperate folly and presumption! It is too frequent for us, to give our marrow to the devil, and then think to put off God with the bone. O desperate folly and presumption! pn31 vbz av j p-acp pno12, pc-acp vvi po12 n1 p-acp dt n1, cc av vvb pc-acp vvi a-acp np1 p-acp dt n1. sy j n1 cc n1! (24) sermon (DIV2) 481 Page 233
3835 offer this now to thy Prince, will he accept it? canst thou expect Sinner that Christ should freely love thee when thou art grown old, who refusedst him when thou wert young? canst thou reasonably think that God will be put off with the fag end of thy life, dost thou not know how hardly an old sinner is brought to repentance? sin is bred and sed in his bones, offer this now to thy Prince, will he accept it? Canst thou expect Sinner that christ should freely love thee when thou art grown old, who refusedst him when thou Wertenberg young? Canst thou reasonably think that God will be put off with the fag end of thy life, dost thou not know how hardly an old sinner is brought to Repentance? since is bred and said in his bones, vvb d av p-acp po21 n1, vmb pns31 vvi pn31? vm2 pns21 vvi n1 cst np1 vmd av-j vvi pno21 c-crq pns21 vb2r vvn j, q-crq vvd2 pno31 c-crq pns21 vbd2r j? vm2 pns21 av-j vvi cst np1 vmb vbi vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 n1 pp-f po21 n1, vd2 pns21 xx vvi c-crq av dt j n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1? n1 vbz vvn cc vvd p-acp po31 n2, (24) sermon (DIV2) 481 Page 233
3836 and it will not out, art thou aware how acceptable to God the sacrifice of thy youth is? under the old law no Sacrifice was admitted that was above three years old. Dost not thou remember how kindly God accepted his young. and it will not out, art thou aware how acceptable to God the sacrifice of thy youth is? under the old law no Sacrifice was admitted that was above three Years old. Dost not thou Remember how kindly God accepted his young. cc pn31 vmb xx av, vb2r pns21 j c-crq j p-acp np1 dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 vbz? p-acp dt j n1 dx n1 vbds vvn cst vbds p-acp crd n2 j. vd2 xx pns21 vvi c-crq av-j np1 vvd po31 j. (24) sermon (DIV2) 481 Page 233
3837 Samuel, Abijam, Josiah, Timothy, &c. who in their youth inclined their hearts unto him? doth the good nature and handsome features, Samuel, Abijah, Josiah, Timothy, etc. who in their youth inclined their hearts unto him? does the good nature and handsome features, np1, np1, np1, np1, av r-crq p-acp po32 n1 vvd po32 n2 p-acp pno31? vdz dt j n1 cc j n2, (24) sermon (DIV2) 481 Page 233
3838 and sweet perfumes of the young man please thee, and is there no excellency in the Graces of him who is full of Grace and Truth? is there no savour in Christs Ointments? no sweet Odour from his name poured forth! and sweet perfumes of the young man please thee, and is there no excellency in the Graces of him who is full of Grace and Truth? is there no savour in Christ Ointments? no sweet Odour from his name poured forth! cc j n2 pp-f dt j n1 vvb pno21, cc vbz pc-acp dx n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f pno31 r-crq vbz j pp-f n1 cc n1? vbz pc-acp dx n1 p-acp npg1 n2? uh-dx j n1 p-acp po31 n1 vvd av! (24) sermon (DIV2) 481 Page 233
3842 O that upon the pouring forth of his name amongst you in this Sermon this day, some of your souls this day might be allured to love the Lord Jesus Christ. O that upon the pouring forth of his name among you in this Sermon this day, Some of your Souls this day might be allured to love the Lord jesus christ. sy cst p-acp dt vvg av pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pn22 p-acp d n1 d n1, d pp-f po22 n2 d n1 vmd vbi vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1 np1 np1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 481 Page 233
3843 Secondly, This notion obligeth all those that be Saints, or profess themselves such, to approve themselves to be Virgins, the holy Spirit hath so called them; Secondly, This notion obliges all those that be Saints, or profess themselves such, to approve themselves to be Virgins, the holy Spirit hath so called them; ord, d n1 vvz d d cst vbb n2, cc vvi px32 av, pc-acp vvi px32 pc-acp vbi n2, dt j n1 vhz av vvn pno32; (24) sermon (DIV2) 482 Page 233
3844 certainly it should be their great care to answer their name. To keep themselves, unspotted from the world, undefiled in the way; Certainly it should be their great care to answer their name. To keep themselves, unspotted from the world, undefiled in the Way; av-j pn31 vmd vbi po32 j n1 pc-acp vvi po32 n1. pc-acp vvi px32, j p-acp dt n1, j p-acp dt n1; (24) sermon (DIV2) 482 Page 233
3845 free from the pollution of the world through lust. free from the pollution of the world through lust. j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 482 Page 233
3846 I have toldyou that there are many, who go for Virgins, but are not, they are wedded to some filthy lust or other, wedded to the world, defloured by entertainnig some corrupt & dangerous principles, I have toldyou that there Are many, who go for Virgins, but Are not, they Are wedded to Some filthy lust or other, wedded to the world, deflowered by entertainnig Some corrupt & dangerous principles, pns11 vhb vvb d a-acp vbr d, r-crq vvb p-acp n2, cc-acp vbr xx, pns32 vbr vvn p-acp d j n1 cc n-jn, vvn p-acp dt n1, vvn p-acp j-jn d j cc j n2, (24) sermon (DIV2) 482 Page 233
3847 or declining to a corrupt conversation; or declining to a corrupt Conversation; cc vvg p-acp dt j n1; (24) sermon (DIV2) 482 Page 233
3848 we live in a debauched, & a debauching age, you that stand, take heed lest you fall. we live in a debauched, & a debauching age, you that stand, take heed lest you fallen. pns12 vvb p-acp dt j-vvn, cc dt vvg n1, pn22 cst vvb, vvb n1 cs pn22 vvb. (24) sermon (DIV2) 482 Page 233
3849 1. If you lose your Virginity, you lose your honour. The young Womans Virginity is her honour, your freedom from idolatry and superstition; 1. If you loose your Virginity, you loose your honour. The young Woman's Virginity is her honour, your freedom from idolatry and Superstition; crd cs pn22 vvb po22 n1, pn22 vvb po22 n1. dt j ng1 n1 vbz po31 n1, po22 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1; (24) sermon (DIV2) 483 Page 233
3850 your soundness in the faith, your purity, integrity, and holiness of life is your honour, Hold fast that thou hast (saith Christ to the Church of Philadelphia, Rev. 3. 11.) that no man take thy Crown; your soundness in the faith, your purity, integrity, and holiness of life is your honour, Hold fast that thou hast (Says christ to the Church of Philadelphia, Rev. 3. 11.) that no man take thy Crown; po22 n1 p-acp dt n1, po22 n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f n1 vbz po22 n1, vvb av-j cst pns21 vh2 (vvz np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, n1 crd crd) cst dx n1 vvb po21 n1; (24) sermon (DIV2) 483 Page 233
3851 he who despoileth you of your purity of Doctrine, and Worship, or who seduceth you to any licentious practices, takes away your Crown, yea not only your Crown in respect of reputation, he who despoileth you of your purity of Doctrine, and Worship, or who seduceth you to any licentious practices, Takes away your Crown, yea not only your Crown in respect of reputation, pns31 r-crq vvz pn22 pp-f po22 n1 pp-f n1, cc n1, cc r-crq vvz pn22 p-acp d j n2, vvz av po22 n1, uh xx av-j po22 n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 483 Page 234
3852 but your Crown of Glory also. but your Crown of Glory also. cc-acp po22 n1 pp-f n1 av. (24) sermon (DIV2) 483 Page 234
3853 John, Rev. 14. 1. Saw a Lamb standing upon Mount Sion, and with him 144000, having his Fathers name written upon their foreheaas; John, Rev. 14. 1. Saw a Lamb standing upon Mount Sion, and with him 144000, having his Father's name written upon their foreheaas; np1, n1 crd crd vvd dt n1 vvg p-acp n1 np1, cc p-acp pno31 crd, vhg po31 ng1 n1 vvn p-acp po32 vvz; (24) sermon (DIV2) 483 Page 234
3854 and v. 2. heard a voice from Heaven, &c. and they (the 144000) sang as it were a new Song before the Throne, and the four Beasts, and v. 2. herd a voice from Heaven, etc. and they (the 144000) sang as it were a new Song before the Throne, and the four Beasts, cc n1 crd vvd dt n1 p-acp n1, av cc pns32 (dt crd) vvd p-acp pn31 vbdr dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, cc dt crd n2, (24) sermon (DIV2) 483 Page 234
3855 and the Elders, and no man could learn that Song but the 144000. which were redeemed from the Earth. and the Elders, and no man could Learn that Song but the 144000. which were redeemed from the Earth. cc dt n2-jn, cc dx n1 vmd vvi d n1 p-acp dt crd r-crq vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 483 Page 234
3856 v. 4. It followeth: These are they which were not defiled with Women, for they are Virgins, these are they which follow the Lamb, whithersoever he goeth, these were redeemed from amongst men, being the first fruits unto God, v. 4. It follows: These Are they which were not defiled with Women, for they Are Virgins, these Are they which follow the Lamb, whithersoever he Goes, these were redeemed from among men, being the First fruits unto God, n1 crd pn31 vvz: d vbr pns32 r-crq vbdr xx vvn p-acp n2, c-acp pns32 vbr n2, d vbr pns32 r-crq vvb dt n1, av pns31 vvz, d vbdr vvn p-acp p-acp n2, vbg dt ord n2 p-acp np1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 483 Page 234
3857 and to the Lamb, and in their mouth was found no guile, for they are without sault before the Throne of God; and to the Lamb, and in their Mouth was found no guile, for they Are without salt before the Throne of God; cc p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp po32 n1 vbds vvn dx n1, c-acp pns32 vbr p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (24) sermon (DIV2) 483 Page 234
3858 not defiled with Women. Non polluti idololatriá, quae est scortat io spiritualis sed virgines fide & spiritu, (saith Pareus) not defiled by idolatry, which is a spiritual Adultery, not defiled with Women. Non polluti idololatriá, Quae est scortat io spiritualis sed Virgins fide & spiritu, (Says Pareus) not defiled by idolatry, which is a spiritual Adultery, xx vvn p-acp n2. fw-fr n1 fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-it fw-la fw-la n2 fw-la cc fw-la, (vvz np1) xx vvn p-acp n1, r-crq vbz dt j n1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 483 Page 234
4328 If the Patient be stronger than the agent, the agents intended effect is not wrought, If the Patient be Stronger than the agent, the agents intended Effect is not wrought, cs dt n1 vbb jc cs dt n1, dt n2 vvd n1 vbz xx vvn, (26) sermon (DIV2) 563 Page 258
3859 but Virgins in Spirit and Faith. Secondly, Consider, if you lose your chastity. It will be an hard matter to reconcile you to your first Husband. but Virgins in Spirit and Faith. Secondly, Consider, if you loose your chastity. It will be an hard matter to reconcile you to your First Husband. cc-acp n2 p-acp n1 cc n1. ord, vvb, cs pn22 vvb po22 n1. pn31 vmb vbi dt j n1 pc-acp vvi pn22 p-acp po22 ord n1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 483 Page 234
3860 If the Virgin be known to have lost her Virginity, it is no easy matter to procure her an Husband of any reputation; If the Virgae be known to have lost her Virginity, it is no easy matter to procure her an Husband of any reputation; cs dt n1 vbb vvn pc-acp vhi vvn po31 n1, pn31 vbz dx j n1 pc-acp vvi pno31 dt n1 pp-f d n1; (24) sermon (DIV2) 484 Page 234
3861 if the Wife hath lost her Virginity (that is her chastity) it is an hard matter to reconcile her to her Husband; if the Wife hath lost her Virginity (that is her chastity) it is an hard matter to reconcile her to her Husband; cs dt n1 vhz vvn po31 n1 (cst vbz po31 n1) pn31 vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp po31 n1; (24) sermon (DIV2) 484 Page 234
3862 If a man put away his Wife, and she go from him, shall he return to her again? Jer. 3. 1. It is true, the mercies of God are above the mercies of men, it follows there; If a man put away his Wife, and she go from him, shall he return to her again? Jer. 3. 1. It is true, the Mercies of God Are above the Mercies of men, it follows there; cs dt n1 vvd av po31 n1, cc pns31 vvi p-acp pno31, vmb pns31 vvi p-acp pno31 av? np1 crd crd pn31 vbz j, dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, pn31 vvz a-acp; (24) sermon (DIV2) 484 Page 234
3863 yet return unto me (saith the Lord;) but it is no easy matter for a lapsed Saint to recover his peace; yet return unto me (Says the Lord;) but it is no easy matter for a lapsed Saint to recover his peace; av vvi p-acp pno11 (vvz dt n1;) cc-acp pn31 vbz dx j n1 p-acp dt vvn n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1; (24) sermon (DIV2) 484 Page 234
3864 many a Bone must be first broken, and if such be saved, it must be as through fire. It is a dreadful Text which you have, Heb. 6. 5, 6. O keep your integrity, many a Bone must be First broken, and if such be saved, it must be as through fire. It is a dreadful Text which you have, Hebrew 6. 5, 6. O keep your integrity, d dt n1 vmb vbi ord vvn, cc cs d vbb vvn, pn31 vmb vbi c-acp p-acp n1. pn31 vbz dt j n1 r-crq pn22 vhb, np1 crd crd, crd sy vvb po22 n1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 484 Page 234
3865 and behave your selves like Virgins, live an hidden life more and more to God, and Christ, more and more reserved from the world; and behave your selves like Virgins, live an hidden life more and more to God, and christ, more and more reserved from the world; cc vvi po22 n2 av-j n2, vvb dt vvn n1 dc cc av-dc p-acp np1, cc np1, av-dc cc av-dc vvn p-acp dt n1; (24) sermon (DIV2) 484 Page 234
3866 learn what this meaneth, Our life is hid with Christ in God. Learn what this means, Our life is hid with christ in God. vvb r-crq d vvz, po12 n1 vbz vvn p-acp np1 p-acp np1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 484 Page 234
3867 Be like Virgins, careful in nothing, save only to please Christ, who is your spiritual Husband, let your behaviour speak your Virginmodesty; Be like Virgins, careful in nothing, save only to please christ, who is your spiritual Husband, let your behaviour speak your Virginmodesty; vbb j n2, j p-acp pix, vvb av-j pc-acp vvi np1, r-crq vbz po22 j n1, vvb po22 n1 vvb po22 n1; (24) sermon (DIV2) 484 Page 234
3868 and that you may keep your Virgin State, and behaviour. 1. Take heed of Books, that will principle you to a Spiritual Fornication. and that you may keep your Virgae State, and behaviour. 1. Take heed of Books, that will principle you to a Spiritual Fornication. cc cst pn22 vmb vvi po22 n1 n1, cc n1. crd vvb n1 pp-f n2, cst vmb n1 pn22 p-acp dt j n1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 484 Page 234
3869 There are 2 sorts of Books in the world, which help much to debauch it. 1. Amorous Books full of lascivious Songs, and filthy stories. 2. Heretical Books. The first debauch People as to their bodies: There Are 2 sorts of Books in the world, which help much to debauch it. 1. Amoros Books full of lascivious Songs, and filthy stories. 2. Heretical Books. The First debauch People as to their bodies: pc-acp vbr crd n2 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vvb av-d pc-acp vvi pn31. crd j n2 j pp-f j n2, cc j n2. crd j n2. dt ord vvi n1 c-acp p-acp po32 n2: (24) sermon (DIV2) 484 Page 234
3870 the latter as to their faith and immortal Souls. 2. Take heed of Whorish Company. The Chast Virgin is often spoiled by unchast Society. the latter as to their faith and immortal Souls. 2. Take heed of Whorish Company. The Chaste Virgae is often spoiled by unchaste Society. dt d c-acp p-acp po32 n1 cc j n2. crd vvb n1 pp-f j n1. dt j n1 vbz av vvd p-acp j n1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 484 Page 235
3871 Dinah went abroad into wanton company, and was deflowred. If she had kept her Fathers house, she had probably kept her honour. Dinah went abroad into wanton company, and was deflowered. If she had kept her Father's house, she had probably kept her honour. np1 vvd av p-acp j-jn n1, cc vbds vvn. cs pns31 vhd vvn po31 ng1 n1, pns31 vhd av-j vvn po31 n1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 484 Page 235
3872 How many Christians are defiled both in Judgment and Practice, by keeping company with Papists, Quakers, Socinians, &c. Lastly, O love the Lord all his Saints for the savour of his Ointments; How many Christians Are defiled both in Judgement and Practice, by keeping company with Papists, Quakers, socinians, etc. Lastly, Oh love the Lord all his Saints for the savour of his Ointments; c-crq d np1 vbr vvn av-d p-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp vvg n1 p-acp njp2, np1, njp2, av ord, uh vvb dt n1 d po31 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2; (24) sermon (DIV2) 484 Page 235
3873 for the sweetness of his Name, which is as an Ointment poured forth. for the sweetness of his Name, which is as an Ointment poured forth. p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, r-crq vbz p-acp dt n1 vvd av. (24) sermon (DIV2) 485 Page 235
3874 The best are prone to love Christ only for the Peace of Conscience which they have, upon their Justification by his blood, and for the Heaven they shall have hereafter for his sake. His Glory is exceeding sweet. The best Are prove to love christ only for the Peace of Conscience which they have, upon their Justification by his blood, and for the Heaven they shall have hereafter for his sake. His Glory is exceeding sweet. dt js vbr j pc-acp vvi np1 av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 r-crq pns32 vhb, p-acp po32 n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pns32 vmb vhi av p-acp po31 n1. po31 n1 vbz av-vvg j. (24) sermon (DIV2) 485 Page 235
3875 This Love is not to be faulted; This Love is not to be faulted; d n1 vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn; (24) sermon (DIV2) 485 Page 235
3876 but I would work my own heart, and have you study to work up your hearts to an higher pitch. but I would work my own heart, and have you study to work up your hearts to an higher pitch. cc-acp pns11 vmd vvi po11 d n1, cc vhb pn22 vvb pc-acp vvi a-acp po22 n2 p-acp dt jc n1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 485 Page 235
3877 Labour to be like Angels. The Angels were never Redeemed with the Blood of Christ, never knew what trouble of Conscience meant: Labour to be like Angels. The Angels were never Redeemed with the Blood of christ, never knew what trouble of Conscience meant: n1 pc-acp vbi av-j n2. dt n2 vbdr av j-vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, av-x vvd r-crq n1 pp-f n1 vvd: (24) sermon (DIV2) 485 Page 235
3878 They have a natural right to Heaven, yet they love, admire, adore Christ; they are rational, though spiritual Subsistences. They have a natural right to Heaven, yet they love, admire, adore christ; they Are rational, though spiritual Subsistences. pns32 vhb dt j n-jn p-acp n1, av pns32 vvb, vvb, vvb np1; pns32 vbr j, cs j n2. (24) sermon (DIV2) 485 Page 235
3879 What maketh them to love Christ but the perfections and excellencies which they see in him. What makes them to love christ but the perfections and excellencies which they see in him. q-crq vv2 pno32 pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp dt n2 cc n2 r-crq pns32 vvb p-acp pno31. (24) sermon (DIV2) 485 Page 235
3880 Let us study to be like Angels, to get up our hearts to such a spiritual pitch as this; Let us study to be like Angels, to get up our hearts to such a spiritual pitch as this; vvb pno12 vvi pc-acp vbi j n2, pc-acp vvi a-acp po12 n2 p-acp d dt j n1 c-acp d; (24) sermon (DIV2) 485 Page 235
3881 to love Christ for the excellency of his person for the savour of his good Ointments. to love christ for the excellency of his person for the savour of his good Ointments. p-acp n1 np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n2. (24) sermon (DIV2) 485 Page 235
3882 I shall add no more to this Discourse. I have now done with this third Verse. I shall add no more to this Discourse. I have now done with this third Verse. pns11 vmb vvi av-dx dc p-acp d n1. pns11 vhb av vdn p-acp d ord n1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 485 Page 235
3883 Sermon XVI. Cant. 1. 4. Draw me, we will run after thee. The King hath brought me into his Chambers; Sermon XVI. Cant 1. 4. Draw me, we will run After thee. The King hath brought me into his Chambers; n1 np1. np1 crd crd vvb pno11, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno21. dt n1 vhz vvn pno11 p-acp po31 n2; (25) sermon (DIV2) 485 Page 235
3884 we will be glad and rejoyce in thee; we will remember thy Love more than Wine. The upright love thee. we will be glad and rejoice in thee; we will Remember thy Love more than Wine. The upright love thee. pns12 vmb vbi j cc vvi p-acp pno21; pns12 vmb vvi po21 n1 av-dc cs n1. dt j n1 pno21. (25) sermon (DIV2) 485 Page 235
3885 I Have told you that the eight first Verses of this Chapter contain three Petitions, which the Spouse (by which we understand the Church, I Have told you that the eight First Verses of this Chapter contain three Petitions, which the Spouse (by which we understand the Church, pns11 vhb vvn pn22 d dt crd ord n2 pp-f d n1 vvi crd n2, r-crq dt n1 (p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb dt n1, (25) sermon (DIV2) 486 Page 235
3886 or the believing Soul) maketh to her Beloved, the Lord Jesus Christ. or the believing Soul) makes to her beloved, the Lord jesus christ. cc dt j-vvg n1) vvz p-acp po31 j-vvn, dt n1 np1 np1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 486 Page 235
3887 The first I have done with, together with the Arguments ments which she used to enforce it. The First I have done with, together with the Arguments ments which she used to enforce it. dt ord pns11 vhb vdn p-acp, av p-acp dt n2 vvz r-crq pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi pn31. (25) sermon (DIV2) 486 Page 236
3888 I am now come to the second, comprehended in this Verse, with the Arguments by which she presseth it. I am now come to the second, comprehended in this Verse, with the Arguments by which she Presseth it. pns11 vbm av vvn p-acp dt ord, vvn p-acp d n1, p-acp dt n2 p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz pn31. (25) sermon (DIV2) 486 Page 236
3889 Her first Petition was in those words; Let him kiss me 〈 ◊ 〉 the kisses of his mouth. Her First Petition was in those words; Let him kiss me 〈 ◊ 〉 the Kisses of his Mouth. po31 ord vvb vbds p-acp d n2; vvb pno31 vvi pno11 〈 sy 〉 dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 486 Page 236
3890 Here she saith, Draw me. Our English Annotations make the connexion thus; Here she Says, Draw me. Our English Annotations make the connexion thus; av pns31 vvz, vvb pno11. po12 jp n2 vvb dt n1 av; (25) sermon (DIV2) 486 Page 236
3891 Lord, do not only invite and call me, by the Preaching of thy Gospel (which are the kisses of thy mouth) but command me by the Power of thy Spirit. Or thus; Lord, do not only invite and call me, by the Preaching of thy Gospel (which Are the Kisses of thy Mouth) but command me by the Power of thy Spirit. Or thus; n1, vdb xx av-j vvi cc vvb pno11, p-acp dt vvg pp-f po21 n1 (r-crq vbr dt n2 pp-f po21 n1) p-acp vvi pno11 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1. cc av; (25) sermon (DIV2) 486 Page 236
3892 Let me not only be passively happy in receiving tokens of love from thee, but make me active in maintaining communion with thee. Let me not only be passively happy in receiving tokens of love from thee, but make me active in maintaining communion with thee. vvb pno11 xx av-j vbi av-j j p-acp vvg n2 pp-f n1 p-acp pno21, cc-acp vvb pno11 j p-acp vvg n1 p-acp pno21. (25) sermon (DIV2) 486 Page 236
3893 Let me run after thee, and to this purpose do thou draw me. Thus the coherence of her Petitions seemeth to lie. Let me run After thee, and to this purpose do thou draw me. Thus the coherence of her Petitions seems to lie. vvb pno11 vvi p-acp pno21, cc p-acp d n1 vdb pns21 vvb pno11. av dt n1 pp-f po31 n2 vvz pc-acp vvi. (25) sermon (DIV2) 486 Page 236
3894 Some there are that do not make this a new Petition, but adjoyn the beginning of this Verse to the latter end of the former, and read it thus; some there Are that do not make this a new Petition, but adjoin the beginning of this Verse to the latter end of the former, and read it thus; d a-acp vbr cst vdb xx vvi d dt j vvb, p-acp vvi dt n-vvg pp-f d n1 p-acp dt d n1 pp-f dt j, cc vvb pn31 av; (25) sermon (DIV2) 486 Page 236
3895 The Virgins love thee, and have drawn thee after them; thus the Seventy read it NONLATINALPHABET; The Virgins love thee, and have drawn thee After them; thus the Seventy read it; dt n2 vvb pno21, cc vhb vvn pno21 p-acp pno32; av dt crd vvb pn31; (25) sermon (DIV2) 486 Page 236
3896 and after them Origen and Greg. Nyssen, expounding it of the Faith of the Saints, by which they draw Christ after them according to his Promise; and After them Origen and Greg. Nyssen, expounding it of the Faith of the Saints, by which they draw christ After them according to his Promise; cc p-acp pno32 np1 cc np1 np1, vvg pn31 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n2, p-acp r-crq pns32 vvb np1 p-acp pno32 vvg p-acp po31 n1; (25) sermon (DIV2) 486 Page 236
3897 Where two or three are gathered together in my Name, I will be in the midst amongst them. Where two or three Are gathered together in my Name, I will be in the midst among them. c-crq crd cc crd vbr vvn av p-acp po11 n1, pns11 vmb vbi p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno32. (25) sermon (DIV2) 486 Page 236
3898 But though there be something of truth in this, yet this Interpretation is, I think, justly slighted by Lud. de Ponte, and others even of the Papists (the greatest Admirers of the Fathers.) And although the Copies of the Seventy, which we have indeed thus read it, But though there be something of truth in this, yet this Interpretation is, I think, justly slighted by Lud. de Ponte, and Others even of the Papists (the greatest Admirers of the Father's.) And although the Copies of the Seventy, which we have indeed thus read it, cc-acp cs pc-acp vbi pi pp-f n1 p-acp d, av d n1 vbz, pns11 vvb, av-j vvn p-acp np1 fw-fr np1, cc n2-jn av pp-f dt njp2 (dt js n2 pp-f dt n2.) cc cs dt n2 pp-f dt crd, r-crq pns12 vhb av av vvi pn31, (25) sermon (DIV2) 486 Page 236
3899 yet Symmachus and Aquila, the two other Antient Greek Translators, read it as we translate it: yet Symmachus and Aquila, the two other Ancient Greek Translators, read it as we translate it: av np1 cc np1, dt crd j-jn j jp n2, vvb pn31 c-acp pns12 vvb pn31: (25) sermon (DIV2) 486 Page 236
3900 And I am sure that is the true Translation of the Hebrew, where the Verb is in the Imperative Mood, though there be a little change of the Vowels in regard of the Affix, according to the Rules of Grammarians: And I am sure that is the true translation of the Hebrew, where the Verb is in the Imperative Mood, though there be a little change of the Vowels in regard of the Affix, according to the Rules of Grammarians: cc pns11 vbm j cst vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt njp, c-crq dt n1 vbz p-acp dt j n1, cs pc-acp vbi dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1, vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2: (25) sermon (DIV2) 486 Page 236
3901 For NONLATINALPHABET so I conclude, they are clearly a Petition, and thus the Vulg. Lat. reads them, with the Tigurine Translators, Pagnine, Montanus, Piscator, Junius, and indeed almost all others. For so I conclude, they Are clearly a Petition, and thus the Vulgar Lat. reads them, with the Tigurine Translators, Pagnine, Montanus, Piscator, Junius, and indeed almost all Others. p-acp av pns11 vvb, pns32 vbr av-j dt vvb, cc av dt np1 np1 vvz pno32, p-acp dt j n2, np1, np1, n1, np1, cc av av d n2-jn. (25) sermon (DIV2) 486 Page 236
3902 Agreeing therefore in that, let me consider, 1. The parts of the Text: 2. Then open the terms: Agreeing Therefore in that, let me Consider, 1. The parts of the Text: 2. Then open the terms: vvg av p-acp d, vvb pno11 vvi, crd dt n2 pp-f dt n1: crd av j dt n2: (25) sermon (DIV2) 486 Page 236
3903 And thirdly and lastly, Raise and handle such Propositions as it will afford, and may be useful to us. And Thirdly and lastly, Raise and handle such Propositions as it will afford, and may be useful to us. cc ord cc ord, vvb cc vvi d n2 c-acp pn31 vmb vvi, cc vmb vbi j p-acp pno12. (25) sermon (DIV2) 486 Page 236
3904 You may in the Text please to consider, 1. The Spouse's Petition. Draw me. 2. The Argument by which she enforceth this Petition; We will run after thee. Where 'tis observable; 1. The parties promising; We. 2. The thing promised; A running after Christ. You may in the Text please to Consider, 1. The Spouse's Petition. Draw me. 2. The Argument by which she enforceth this Petition; We will run After thee. Where it's observable; 1. The parties promising; We. 2. The thing promised; A running After christ. pn22 vmb p-acp dt n1 vvb pc-acp vvi, crd dt ng1 vvb. vvb pno11. crd dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz d vvb; pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno21. c-crq pn31|vbz j; crd dt n2 vvg; pns12. crd dt n1 vvd; dt vvg p-acp np1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 486 Page 236
3905 3. The Spouse's Acknowledgment of her Beloved's speedy Answer to her Prayers: The King hath brought me into his Chambers. 3. The Spouse's Acknowledgment of her Beloved's speedy Answer to her Prayers: The King hath brought me into his Chambers. crd dt ng1 n1 pp-f po31 ng1-vvn j vvb p-acp po31 n2: dt n1 vhz vvn pno11 p-acp po31 n2. (25) sermon (DIV2) 491 Page 236
3906 4. And lastly, The Effects this Answer had upon her; they are three: 1. We will rejoyce. 2. We will be glad in thee. 4. And lastly, The Effects this Answer had upon her; they Are three: 1. We will rejoice. 2. We will be glad in thee. crd cc ord, dt n2 d n1 vhd p-acp pno31; pns32 vbr crd: crd pns12 vmb vvi. crd pns12 vmb vbi j p-acp pno21. (25) sermon (DIV2) 492 Page 237
3907 3. We will remember thy Loves more than Wine. Then you have the Spouse's Justification of her self in this passion; 3. We will Remember thy Loves more than Wine. Then you have the Spouse's Justification of her self in this passion; crd pns12 vmb vvi po21 ng1 n1 cs n1. av pn22 vhb dt ng1 n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp d n1; (25) sermon (DIV2) 492 Page 237
3908 The upright love thee. Let me now come to open the terms. The upright love thee. Let me now come to open the terms. dt j n1 pno21. vvb pno11 av vvi pc-acp vvi dt n2. (25) sermon (DIV2) 492 Page 237
3909 This word (for it is but one in the Hebrew) contains the Spouse's Petition. This word (for it is but one in the Hebrew) contains the Spouse's Petition. d n1 (c-acp pn31 vbz cc-acp pi p-acp dt njp) vvz dt ng1 vvb. (25) sermon (DIV2) 493 Page 237
3910 It is agreed by all, that it is the Spouse that speaks; It is agreed by all, that it is the Spouse that speaks; pn31 vbz vvn p-acp d, cst pn31 vbz dt n1 cst vvz; (25) sermon (DIV2) 493 Page 237
3911 by which the Jews, who understand nothing of the Gospel-Church in this Song, understand Abraham, and the Church of the Jews. by which the jews, who understand nothing of the Gospel-church in this Song, understand Abraham, and the Church of the jews. p-acp r-crq dt np2, r-crq vvb pix pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n1, vvb np1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt np2. (25) sermon (DIV2) 493 Page 237
3912 Aben-Ezra, a Jewish Doctor, would have these the words of Abraham speaking to God to draw him out of his own Country into Ur of the Chaldees, according to that hard Precept to flesh and blood, Gen. 12. Solomon Jarchi (another of them) makes it the voice of the Jewish Church speaking to God to bring them back again to Hierusalem, out of Captivity. Aben-ezra, a Jewish Doctor, would have these the words of Abraham speaking to God to draw him out of his own Country into Ur of the Chaldees, according to that hard Precept to Flesh and blood, Gen. 12. Solomon Jarchi (Another of them) makes it the voice of the Jewish Church speaking to God to bring them back again to Jerusalem, out of Captivity. np1, dt jp n1, vmd vhi d dt n2 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi pno31 av pp-f po31 d n1 p-acp zz pp-f dt np2, vvg p-acp d j n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, np1 crd np1 np1 (j-jn pp-f pno32) vvz pn31 dt n1 pp-f dt jp n1 vvg p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi pno32 av av p-acp np1, av pp-f n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 493 Page 237
3949 No man cometh to the Son, but he whom the Father draweth. And when I shall be lifted up, I will draw all men after me. No man comes to the Son, but he whom the Father draws. And when I shall be lifted up, I will draw all men After me. dx n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, cc-acp pns31 ro-crq dt n1 vvz. cc c-crq pns11 vmb vbi vvn a-acp, pns11 vmb vvi d n2 p-acp pno11. (25) sermon (DIV2) 497 Page 239
3913 The old Chaldee Paraphrast, and Lira with him, make it the voice of the Church of the Jews coming out of Egypt speaking unto God that he would go before them, The old Chaldee Paraphrast, and Lira with him, make it the voice of the Church of the jews coming out of Egypt speaking unto God that he would go before them, dt j np1 vvd, cc np1 p-acp pno31, vvb pn31 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt np2 vvg av pp-f np1 vvg p-acp np1 cst pns31 vmd vvi p-acp pno32, (25) sermon (DIV2) 493 Page 237
3914 as he did by the Cloud and the Pillar. as he did by the Cloud and the Pillar. c-acp pns31 vdd p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 493 Page 237
3915 The Righteous of that Generation then said, Draw us after thee, O thou Lord of the whole world: The Righteous of that Generation then said, Draw us After thee, Oh thou Lord of the Whole world: dt j pp-f d n1 av vvd, vvb pno12 p-acp pno21, uh pns21 n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1: (25) sermon (DIV2) 493 Page 237
3916 We will follow thee in the way of thy goodness. We will follow thee in the Way of thy Goodness. pns12 vmb vvi pno21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 493 Page 237
3917 Mr. Cotton makes the Spouse to be either Solomon himself desiring to be drawn to Christ, Mr. Cotton makes the Spouse to be either Solomon himself desiring to be drawn to christ, n1 np1 vvz dt n1 pc-acp vbi d np1 px31 vvg pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp np1, (25) sermon (DIV2) 493 Page 237
3918 or the Church of the Jews, desiring Solomon by Laws and Edicts, and Proclamations, to draw them to their duty. or the Church of the jews, desiring Solomon by Laws and Edicts, and Proclamations, to draw them to their duty. cc dt n1 pp-f dt np2, vvg np1 p-acp n2 cc n2, cc n2, pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 493 Page 237
3919 Rupertus his notion applying the words to Elizabeth, John Baptist's Mother; Rupert his notion applying the words to Elizabeth, John Baptist's Mother; np1 po31 n1 vvg dt n2 p-acp np1, np1 ng1 n1; (25) sermon (DIV2) 493 Page 237
3920 and of some Popish Writers making them the words of the blessed Virgin are hardly worth mentioning, any more than theirs, who would make them the words of the Queen of Sheba to Solomon. We have fixed the Spouse with the most and best Interpreters, to be the true Church of God, and every individual believing Soul; and of Some Popish Writers making them the words of the blessed Virgae Are hardly worth mentioning, any more than theirs, who would make them the words of the Queen of Sheba to Solomon. We have fixed the Spouse with the most and best Interpreters, to be the true Church of God, and every Individu believing Soul; cc pp-f d j n2 vvg pno32 dt n2 pp-f dt j-vvn n1 vbr av j vvg, d dc cs png32, r-crq vmd vvi pno32 dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1. pns12 vhb vvn dt n1 p-acp dt ds cc js n2, pc-acp vbi dt j n1 pp-f np1, cc d j-jn j-vvg n1; (25) sermon (DIV2) 493 Page 237
3921 and then it is easie to know to whom the words are directed, viz. unto God; and then it is easy to know to whom the words Are directed, viz. unto God; cc cs pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi p-acp ro-crq dt n2 vbr vvn, n1 p-acp np1; (25) sermon (DIV2) 493 Page 237
3922 and whether we understand the first or second Person in the Trinity, is not at all material: and whither we understand the First or second Person in the Trinity, is not At all material: cc cs pns12 vvb dt ord cc ord n1 p-acp dt np1, vbz xx p-acp d j-jn: (25) sermon (DIV2) 493 Page 237
3923 For besides that they are both but one in their operations respecting the creature; For beside that they Are both but one in their operations respecting the creature; c-acp a-acp cst pns32 vbr d cc-acp pi p-acp po32 n2 vvg dt n1; (25) sermon (DIV2) 493 Page 237
3924 Drawing is made in Scripture the act both of the Father and the Son. No man (saith Christ) cometh unto me, unless the Father draweth him. Drawing is made in Scripture the act both of the Father and the Son. No man (Says christ) comes unto me, unless the Father draws him. vvg vbz vvn p-acp n1 dt n1 av-d pp-f dt n1 cc dt n1 dx n1 (vvz np1) vvz p-acp pno11, cs dt n1 vvz pno31. (25) sermon (DIV2) 493 Page 237
3925 And again, When I am lifted up, I will draw all men after me. And again, When I am lifted up, I will draw all men After me. cc av, c-crq pns11 vbm vvn a-acp, pns11 vmb vvi d n2 p-acp pno11. (25) sermon (DIV2) 493 Page 237
3926 But drawing is a term of motion; there must be a term to which; Whither would the Spouse be drawn? This is not so plainly exprest in the English as in the Hebrew. I shall speak more to it by and by; But drawing is a term of motion; there must be a term to which; Whither would the Spouse be drawn? This is not so plainly expressed in the English as in the Hebrew. I shall speak more to it by and by; p-acp vvg vbz dt n1 pp-f n1; a-acp vmb vbi dt n1 p-acp r-crq; c-crq vmd dt n1 vbb vvn? d vbz xx av av-j vvn p-acp dt jp a-acp p-acp dt njp. pns11 vmb vvi av-dc p-acp pn31 p-acp cc a-acp; (25) sermon (DIV2) 493 Page 237
3927 but I shall first open the term Draw, and shew you what the Spouse desireth of her Beloved in this term. but I shall First open the term Draw, and show you what the Spouse Desires of her beloved in this term. cc-acp pns11 vmb ord vvi dt n1 vvb, cc vvb pn22 r-crq dt n1 vvz pp-f po31 j-vvn p-acp d n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 493 Page 237
3928 I find the Verb NONLATINALPHABET in the Hebrew signifying four things. 1. It sometimes signifies no more than to go, to go on, and forward; I find the Verb in the Hebrew signifying four things. 1. It sometime signifies no more than to go, to go on, and forward; pns11 vvb dt n1 p-acp dt njp vvg crd n2. crd pn31 av vvz dx dc cs pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vvi a-acp, cc av-j; (25) sermon (DIV2) 493 Page 238
3929 so Jud. 4. 6. Go and draw toward Mount Tabor, Exod. 12. 21. Draw out, and take you a Lamb, that is, go out, Job 21. 33. Every man shall draw after him, that is, by little and little follow him to the Grave. so Jud. 4. 6. Go and draw towards Mount Tabor, Exod 12. 21. Draw out, and take you a Lamb, that is, go out, Job 21. 33. Every man shall draw After him, that is, by little and little follow him to the Grave. av np1 crd crd vvb cc vvi p-acp n1 n1, np1 crd crd vvb av, cc vvb pn22 dt n1, cst vbz, vvb av, np1 crd crd d n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno31, cst vbz, p-acp j cc av-j vvi pno31 p-acp dt j. (25) sermon (DIV2) 494 Page 238
3930 But it would spoil the sense to interpret it so in this place. The Me following makes this sense inconsistent. But it would spoil the sense to interpret it so in this place. The Me following makes this sense inconsistent. p-acp pn31 vmd vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 av p-acp d n1. dt pno11 n-vvg vvz d n1 j. (25) sermon (DIV2) 494 Page 238
3931 2. Sometimes it signifieth the pulling of a thing or person to a place, by some violence or force. 2. Sometime it signifies the pulling of a thing or person to a place, by Some violence or force. crd av pn31 vvz dt vvg pp-f dt n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp d n1 cc n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 495 Page 238
3932 Thus you read of the Heifer that had not drawn in the yoke, Deut. 21. 3. So it is said, God draweth the mighty with his power, Job 24. 22. And you read of the man that drew a Bow at adventure. Thus you read of the Heifer that had not drawn in the yoke, Deuteronomy 21. 3. So it is said, God draws the mighty with his power, Job 24. 22. And you read of the man that drew a Bow At adventure. av pn22 vvb pp-f dt n1 cst vhd xx vvn p-acp dt n1, np1 crd crd av pn31 vbz vvn, np1 vvz dt j p-acp po31 n1, np1 crd crd cc pn22 vvb pp-f dt n1 cst vvd dt n1 p-acp n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 495 Page 238
3933 That is an act of strength and power you know, 1 King. 22. 34. So they drew Joseph out of the Pit, and Jeremy out of the Dungeon, Gen. 37. 28. Jer 38. 13. And David prayeth that he might not be drawn away with the wicked, Psa 28. 3. In all which places this word is used. That is an act of strength and power you know, 1 King. 22. 34. So they drew Joseph out of the Pit, and Jeremiah out of the Dungeon, Gen. 37. 28. Jer 38. 13. And David Prayeth that he might not be drawn away with the wicked, Psa 28. 3. In all which places this word is used. cst vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 pn22 vvb, crd n1. crd crd av pns32 vvd np1 av pp-f dt n1, cc np1 av pp-f dt n1, np1 crd crd np1 crd crd np1 np1 vvz cst pns31 vmd xx vbi vvn av p-acp dt j, np1 crd crd p-acp d r-crq n2 d n1 vbz vvn. (25) sermon (DIV2) 495 Page 238
3934 3. Because in love and fair persuasion there is a kind of force, compelling a reasonable and ingenuous person: 3. Because in love and fair persuasion there is a kind of force, compelling a reasonable and ingenuous person: crd p-acp p-acp n1 cc j n1 a-acp vbz dt j pp-f n1, vvg dt j cc j n1: (25) sermon (DIV2) 496 Page 238
3935 The word is sometimes used to express also such an action. The word is sometime used to express also such an actium. dt n1 vbz av vvd pc-acp vvi av d dt n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 496 Page 238
3936 It is said of the wicked, Psal. 109. v. 12. He draweth the poor into his Net, i. e. It is said of the wicked, Psalm 109. v. 12. He draws the poor into his Net, i. e. pn31 vbz vvn pp-f dt j, np1 crd n1 crd pns31 vvz dt j p-acp po31 n1, uh. sy. (25) sermon (DIV2) 496 Page 238
3937 he slattereth him, and under pretence of friendship enticeth them into ruine. he slattereth him, and under pretence of friendship entices them into ruin. pns31 vvz pno31, cc p-acp n1 pp-f n1 vvz pno32 p-acp n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 496 Page 238
3938 God saith, He will draw his people with the Cords of a man, with the Bands of Lov•, Hos. 11. 4. and that he had drawn them with loving kindness. God Says, He will draw his people with the Cords of a man, with the Bans of Lov•, Hos. 11. 4. and that he had drawn them with loving kindness. np1 vvz, pns31 vmb vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, np1 crd crd cc d pns31 vhd vvn pno32 p-acp j-vvg n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 496 Page 238
3939 Jer. 31. 3. thus Deborah promised to draw the Israelites to Tabor, that is, to persuade, and to conduct them thither. Jer. 31. 3. thus Deborah promised to draw the Israelites to Tabor, that is, to persuade, and to conduct them thither. np1 crd crd av np1 vvd pc-acp vvi dt np2 p-acp n1, cst vbz, pc-acp vvi, cc pc-acp vvi pno32 av. (25) sermon (DIV2) 496 Page 238
3940 Judg. 4. 7. Solomon saith, he sought to draw his flesh with Wine (so it is in the Hebrew, Eccles. 2. 3.) his meaning is, he would entice and please his flesh. Judges 4. 7. Solomon Says, he sought to draw his Flesh with Wine (so it is in the Hebrew, Eccles. 2. 3.) his meaning is, he would entice and please his Flesh. np1 crd crd np1 vvz, pns31 vvd p-acp vvb po31 n1 p-acp n1 (av pn31 vbz p-acp dt njp, np1 crd crd) po31 n1 vbz, pns31 vmd vvi cc vvb po31 n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 496 Page 238
3941 4. Sometimes in Scripture it signifieth, to lengthen out, and to continue. Thus it is used to signifie the sound of a Trumpet lengthened out. 4. Sometime in Scripture it signifies, to lengthen out, and to continue. Thus it is used to signify the found of a Trumpet lengthened out. crd av p-acp n1 pn31 vvz, p-acp vvi av, cc p-acp vvb. av pn31 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd av. (25) sermon (DIV2) 497 Page 238
3942 It is translated prolonged, Isa. 13. 22. d ferred, Prov. 13. 12. Hope deferred (in the Hebrew, drawn out) maketh the heart sick, Psal. 109. 12. Let none draw out mercy: It is translated prolonged, Isaiah 13. 22. d ferred, Curae 13. 12. Hope deferred (in the Hebrew, drawn out) makes the heart sick, Psalm 109. 12. Let none draw out mercy: pn31 vbz vvn vvn, np1 crd crd zz vvn, np1 crd crd vvb vvn (p-acp dt njp, vvn av) vvz dt n1 j, np1 crd crd vvd pix vvi av n1: (25) sermon (DIV2) 497 Page 238
3943 We translate it, extend mercy unto him. None of my words shall be prolonged: The same word is there again used; We translate it, extend mercy unto him. None of my words shall be prolonged: The same word is there again used; pns12 vvb pn31, vvb n1 p-acp pno31. pix pp-f po11 n2 vmb vbi vvn: dt d n1 vbz a-acp av vvn; (25) sermon (DIV2) 497 Page 238
3944 O continue thy loving-kindness, Psal. 36. 10. This sense methinks seemeth not much forreign to this place, Oh continue thy Lovingkindness, Psalm 36. 10. This sense methinks seems not much foreign to this place, uh vvb po21 n1, np1 crd crd d n1 vvz vvz xx d j p-acp d n1, (25) sermon (DIV2) 497 Page 238
3945 as the Petition refers not only to first, but following grace: We need the prolongings and continuances of Divine Influences to make us to run after Christ. as the Petition refers not only to First, but following grace: We need the prolongings and continuances of Divine Influences to make us to run After christ. c-acp dt vvb vvz xx av-j p-acp ord, p-acp vvg n1: pns12 vvb dt n2-vvg cc n2 pp-f j-jn n2 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp vvb p-acp np1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 497 Page 238
3946 The word, as the Learnedest Lexicographers in that Language tell us, signifies, with a secret force to compel one whithe• we would have him. The word, as the Learnedest Lexicographers in that Language tell us, signifies, with a secret force to compel one whithe• we would have him. dt n1, c-acp dt js n2 p-acp d n1 vvb pno12, vvz, p-acp dt j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi crd n1 pns12 vmd vhi pno31. (25) sermon (DIV2) 497 Page 238
3947 It sometimes signifies, with fair words, Reasons and persuasions to draw one to our side. It sometime signifies, with fair words, Reasons and persuasions to draw one to our side. pn31 av vvz, p-acp j n2, n2 cc n2 pc-acp vvi pi p-acp po12 n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 497 Page 238
3948 Forster tells us, that Christ without doubt had respect to this place, in those Gospel expressions. Forster tells us, that christ without doubt had respect to this place, in those Gospel expressions. np1 vvz pno12, cst np1 p-acp n1 vhd n1 p-acp d n1, p-acp d n1 n2. (25) sermon (DIV2) 497 Page 239
3950 And Lud. de Ponte expounds this Text by that in the Gospel, Compel them to come in. And Lud. de Ponte expounds this Text by that in the Gospel, Compel them to come in. cc np1 fw-fr np1 vvz d n1 p-acp d p-acp dt n1, vvb pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp. (25) sermon (DIV2) 497 Page 239
3951 So then when the Spouse saith, Draw me; this is that she means: Lord! Put forth thy secret Power, thy irresistible and effectual Grace; So then when the Spouse Says, Draw me; this is that she means: Lord! Put forth thy secret Power, thy irresistible and effectual Grace; av av c-crq dt n1 vvz, vvb pno11; d vbz cst pns31 vvz: n1! vvb av po21 j-jn n1, po21 j cc j n1; (25) sermon (DIV2) 497 Page 239
3952 and compel me to come unto thee, and to run after thee; move me sweetly, but yet powerfully. and compel me to come unto thee, and to run After thee; move me sweetly, but yet powerfully. cc vvb pno11 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno21, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pno21; vvb pno11 av-j, cc-acp av av-j. (25) sermon (DIV2) 497 Page 239
3953 Draw me by thy Word and Spirit, and by the sweetness of thy grace open my heart (saith Mr Ainsworth.) I am weak, Lord, add thy strength. Draw me by thy Word and Spirit, and by the sweetness of thy grace open my heart (Says Mr Ainsworth.) I am weak, Lord, add thy strength. vvb pno11 p-acp po21 n1 cc n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 vvi po11 n1 (vvz n1 np1.) pns11 vbm j, n1, vvb po21 n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 497 Page 239
3954 (so T•emellius glosseth.) Divine grace must prevent, and must follow, he that is not drawn, will be hindered by his own corruption. (so T•emellius Glosseth.) Divine grace must prevent, and must follow, he that is not drawn, will be hindered by his own corruption. (av np1 vvz.) np1 n1 vmb vvi, cc vmb vvi, pns31 cst vbz xx vvn, vmb vbi vvn p-acp po31 d n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 497 Page 239
3955 Lust draws every heart backward from Christ. The Soul must by Grace be drawn to him. Lust draws every heart backward from christ. The Soul must by Grace be drawn to him. n1 vvz d n1 av-j p-acp np1. dt n1 vmb p-acp n1 vbb vvn p-acp pno31. (25) sermon (DIV2) 497 Page 239
3956 Bernard understands it of an act of power, and thus glosseth. Bernard understands it of an act of power, and thus Glosseth. np1 vvz pn31 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, cc av vvz. (25) sermon (DIV2) 497 Page 239
3957 Lord it is better that thou should'st draw me by any force, than that thou shouldest spare me, Lord it is better that thou Shouldst draw me by any force, than that thou Shouldst spare me, n1 pn31 vbz jc cst pns21 vmd2 vvi pno11 p-acp d n1, cs cst pns21 vmd2 vvi pno11, (25) sermon (DIV2) 497 Page 239
3958 and leave me secure in my deadness. But let us weigh it yet a little further. and leave me secure in my deadness. But let us weigh it yet a little further. cc vvb pno11 vvi p-acp po11 n1. cc-acp vvb pno12 vvi pn31 av dt j av-jc. (25) sermon (DIV2) 497 Page 239
3959 It is the Spouse that here speaketh; The Church of God, the believing Soul; It is the Spouse that Here speaks; The Church of God, the believing Soul; pn31 vbz dt n1 cst av vvz; dt n1 pp-f np1, dt j-vvg n1; (25) sermon (DIV2) 498 Page 239
3960 hath the Spouse need to be drawn to Christ? Is she not already come to him, doth she not willingly follow after him, how then doth she say draw me? doth the Child of God follow him unwillingly? hath the Spouse need to be drawn to christ? Is she not already come to him, does she not willingly follow After him, how then does she say draw me? does the Child of God follow him unwillingly? vhz dt n1 vvb pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp np1? vbz pns31 xx av vvn p-acp pno31, vdz pns31 xx av-j vvi p-acp pno31, c-crq av vdz pns31 vvi vvb pno11? vdz dt n1 pp-f np1 vvb pno31 av-j? (25) sermon (DIV2) 498 Page 239
3961 To this I answer. 1. The Church doth not consist of all true believers, there may be some in the bosom of that, that have but a name to live, and which had need be drawn unto Christ. To this I answer. 1. The Church does not consist of all true believers, there may be Some in the bosom of that, that have but a name to live, and which had need be drawn unto christ. p-acp d pns11 vvb. crd dt n1 vdz xx vvi pp-f d j n2, a-acp vmb vbi d p-acp dt n1 pp-f d, cst vhb p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi, cc r-crq vhd n1 vbi vvn p-acp np1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 499 Page 239
3962 For these the Church may be understood to pray; For these the Church may be understood to pray; p-acp d dt n1 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi; (25) sermon (DIV2) 499 Page 239
3963 that there may not be any in it strangers unto Christ, but that as some are drawn, so all may be drawn. that there may not be any in it Strangers unto christ, but that as Some Are drawn, so all may be drawn. cst a-acp vmb xx vbi d p-acp pn31 n2 p-acp np1, cc-acp cst p-acp d vbr vvn, av d vmb vbi vvn. (25) sermon (DIV2) 499 Page 239
3964 2. But Secondly, Bernard (who starts this question) answereth it otherwise. Non omnis qui trahitur invitus trahi•ur. 2. But Secondly, Bernard (who starts this question) Answers it otherwise. Non omnis qui Trahitur Unwillingly trahi•ur. crd p-acp ord, np1 (r-crq vvz d n1) vvz pn31 av. fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. (25) sermon (DIV2) 500 Page 239
3965 Every one who is drawn, is not drawn unwillingly. The Bear is drawn to the Stake unwillingly, Every one who is drawn, is not drawn unwillingly. The Bear is drawn to the Stake unwillingly, d crd r-crq vbz vvn, vbz xx vvn av-j. dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 av-j, (25) sermon (DIV2) 500 Page 239
3966 so is the Malefactor to the place of Execution; so is the Malefactor to the place of Execution; av vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (25) sermon (DIV2) 500 Page 239
3967 but an hungry man may be drawn to his Meat, and the Cripple to the Bath, and both willingly; but an hungry man may be drawn to his Meat, and the Cripple to the Bath, and both willingly; cc-acp dt j n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp po31 n1, cc dt vvb p-acp dt n1, cc d av-j; (25) sermon (DIV2) 500 Page 239
3968 besides, if the Spouse were not willing, she would never make it her request to be drawn, beside, if the Spouse were not willing, she would never make it her request to be drawn, a-acp, cs dt n1 vbdr xx j, pns31 vmd av-x vvi pn31 pno31 n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, (25) sermon (DIV2) 500 Page 239
3969 nor yet, were she able of her self to go, would she ask to be drawn. nor yet, were she able of her self to go, would she ask to be drawn. ccx av, vbdr pns31 j pp-f po31 n1 pc-acp vvi, vmd pns31 vvi pc-acp vbi vvn. (25) sermon (DIV2) 500 Page 239
3970 Those who are weak, as well as those that are unwilling, had need to be drawn. Those who Are weak, as well as those that Are unwilling, had need to be drawn. d r-crq vbr j, c-acp av c-acp d cst vbr j, vhd n1 pc-acp vbi vvn. (25) sermon (DIV2) 500 Page 239
4008 If thou wilt draw me, I will not hold back, no; We will run after thee. If thou wilt draw me, I will not hold back, no; We will run After thee. cs pns21 vm2 vvi pno11, pns11 vmb xx vvi av, uh-dx; pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno21. (25) sermon (DIV2) 502 Page 241
3971 How perfect soever the Soul be (saith Bernard) while it sigheth under the body of death, and is kept in the Prison of mortality, being full of wants, How perfect soever the Soul be (Says Bernard) while it sigheth under the body of death, and is kept in the Prison of mortality, being full of Wants, q-crq j av dt n1 vbb (vvz np1) n1 pn31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vbg j pp-f n2, (25) sermon (DIV2) 500 Page 239
3972 and full of sin, it goeth slowly and dully after Christ, and is not at liberty to follow him, and full of since, it Goes slowly and dully After christ, and is not At liberty to follow him, cc j pp-f n1, pn31 vvz av-j cc av-j p-acp np1, cc vbz xx p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi pno31, (25) sermon (DIV2) 500 Page 240
3973 but must be drawn to its Spiritual duty. I know (saith the Spouse) that I cannot come to thee in Heaven, but must be drawn to its Spiritual duty. I know (Says the Spouse) that I cannot come to thee in Heaven, cc-acp vmb vbi vvn p-acp po31 j n1. pns11 vvb (vvz dt n1) cst pns11 vmbx vvi p-acp pno21 p-acp n1, (25) sermon (DIV2) 500 Page 240
3974 but by going after thee, while I live here upon the Earth, and I know I cannot go after thee, but by going After thee, while I live Here upon the Earth, and I know I cannot go After thee, cc-acp p-acp vvg p-acp pno21, cs pns11 vvb av p-acp dt n1, cc pns11 vvb pns11 vmbx vvi p-acp pno21, (25) sermon (DIV2) 500 Page 240
3975 unless thou drawest, unless thou helpest me. unless thou drawest, unless thou helpest me. cs pns21 vv2, cs pns21 vv2 pno11. (25) sermon (DIV2) 500 Page 240
3976 She confesseth here, that she standeth in daily need of preventing Grace, of drawing, and quickning Grace, from God. She Confesses Here, that she Stands in daily need of preventing Grace, of drawing, and quickening Grace, from God. pns31 vvz av, cst pns31 vvz p-acp j n1 pp-f vvg n1, pp-f vvg, cc j-vvg n1, p-acp np1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 500 Page 240
3977 'Tis true she prayeth, and so seemeth to prevent the Grace of God, but in that she prayeth, it is plain, that the Grace of God had prevented her; It's true she Prayeth, and so seems to prevent the Grace of God, but in that she Prayeth, it is plain, that the Grace of God had prevented her; pn31|vbz j pns31 vvz, cc av vvz pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, cc-acp p-acp cst pns31 vvz, pn31 vbz j, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vhd vvn pno31; (25) sermon (DIV2) 500 Page 240
3978 otherwise she would not have said, Draw me. She here desireth that Grace of God which might have a divine, sweet, efficacious, power, and force with it to constrain her Soul to run after Christ. otherwise she would not have said, Draw me. She Here Desires that Grace of God which might have a divine, sweet, efficacious, power, and force with it to constrain her Soul to run After christ. av pns31 vmd xx vhi vvn, vvb pno11. pns31 av vvz d n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vmd vhi dt j-jn, j, j, n1, cc n1 p-acp pn31 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 500 Page 240
3979 The Kingdom of Heaven within the Child of God suff•reth violence, and force, through the power of Lust and Corruption. The Kingdom of Heaven within the Child of God suff•reth violence, and force, through the power of Lust and Corruption. dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz n1, cc n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 500 Page 240
3980 She beggeth of God, to oppose the power of his Grace to the power of her Lusts, She beggeth of God, to oppose the power of his Grace to the power of her Lustiest, pns31 vvz pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, (25) sermon (DIV2) 500 Page 240
3981 and vile Affections. She useth this word therefore to acknowledge her weakness, and to shew that without the help of grace, she could not run after Christ, according to that, John 15. 4 With•ut me you can do nothing. and vile Affections. She uses this word Therefore to acknowledge her weakness, and to show that without the help of grace, she could not run After christ, according to that, John 15. 4 With•ut me you can do nothing. cc j n2. pns31 vvz d n1 av pc-acp vvi po31 n1, cc pc-acp vvi cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pns31 vmd xx vvi p-acp np1, vvg p-acp d, np1 crd crd vvb pno11 pn22 vmb vdi pix. (25) sermon (DIV2) 500 Page 240
3982 Genebrard saith that by this Phrase she teacheth us, that the beginning of our Justification is from God. Genebrard Says that by this Phrase she Teaches us, that the beginning of our Justification is from God. np1 vvz cst p-acp d n1 pns31 vvz pno12, cst dt n-vvg pp-f po12 n1 vbz p-acp np1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 500 Page 240
3983 Bernard, Beza, Lud. de Ponte, and others conclude, that she teacheth, that further Grace is from God. Bernard, Beza, Lud. de Ponte, and Others conclude, that she Teaches, that further Grace is from God. np1, np1, np1 fw-fr np1, cc n2-jn vvb, cst pns31 vvz, cst jc n1 vbz p-acp np1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 500 Page 240
3984 By the word draw, she begs, not only first grace, but the prolongings, and continuances of Divine Grace, according to that, Psal. 36. 10. O continue thy loving kindness to them that know thee, By the word draw, she begs, not only First grace, but the prolongings, and continuances of Divine Grace, according to that, Psalm 36. 10. Oh continue thy loving kindness to them that know thee, p-acp dt n1 vvi, pns31 vvz, xx av-j ord n1, p-acp dt n2-vvg, cc n2 pp-f j-jn n1, vvg p-acp d, np1 crd crd uh vvb po21 j-vvg n1 p-acp pno32 cst vvb pno21, (25) sermon (DIV2) 500 Page 240
3985 and thy righteousness, to the upright in heart. and thy righteousness, to the upright in heart. cc po21 n1, p-acp dt j p-acp n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 500 Page 240
3986 The Soul doth not only stand in need of, the sweet and powerful influences of Divine Grace to bring it to Christ, The Soul does not only stand in need of, the sweet and powerful influences of Divine Grace to bring it to christ, dt n1 vdz xx av-j vvi p-acp n1 pp-f, dt j cc j n2 pp-f j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp np1, (25) sermon (DIV2) 500 Page 240
3987 but to keep it, and to carry it on its state, and exercises of Grace. but to keep it, and to carry it on its state, and exercises of Grace. cc-acp pc-acp vvi pn31, cc pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp po31 n1, cc n2 pp-f n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 500 Page 240
3988 For whether would the Spouse be drawn? NONLATINALPHABET after thee, saith the Text. Our translation puts these words after the next Verb, we will run after thee; For whither would the Spouse be drawn? After thee, Says the Text. Our Translation puts these words After the next Verb, we will run After thee; p-acp cs vmd dt n1 vbb vvn? p-acp pno21, vvz dt np1 po12 n1 vvz d n2 p-acp dt ord n1, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno21; (25) sermon (DIV2) 500 Page 240
3989 in the Heb they follow draw me, and so may indifferently be read with either. in the Hebrew they follow draw me, and so may indifferently be read with either. p-acp dt n1 pns32 vvb vvi pno11, cc av vmb av-j vbi vvn p-acp d. (25) sermon (DIV2) 500 Page 240
3990 The matter is not much, they must be understood here as well as there, the term of either motion was the same. The matter is not much, they must be understood Here as well as there, the term of either motion was the same. dt n1 vbz xx av-d, pns32 vmb vbi vvn av c-acp av c-acp a-acp, dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbds dt d. (25) sermon (DIV2) 500 Page 240
3991 Surely 'tis thither she would be drawn, whither she had a mind to run. The Spouse is drawn, and comes to Christ. Surely it's thither she would be drawn, whither she had a mind to run. The Spouse is drawn, and comes to christ. np1 pn31|vbz av pns31 vmd vbi vvn, c-crq pns31 vhd dt n1 pc-acp vvi. dt n1 vbz vvn, cc vvz p-acp np1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 500 Page 240
3992 By faith it runs, and follows after Christ by holiness, and is drawn so by a power inabling it to perfect holiness, it is drawn to Christ by Death (say some) so Paul desireth to be dissolved, and to be with Christ, 1 Phil. With reference to this Bernard puts this question, An hoc dicit cupiens dissolvi? Doth (saith he) the Spouse speak this, desiring to be dissolved, By faith it runs, and follows After christ by holiness, and is drawn so by a power enabling it to perfect holiness, it is drawn to christ by Death (say Some) so Paul Desires to be dissolved, and to be with christ, 1 Philip With Referente to this Bernard puts this question, an hoc dicit cupiens Dissolvi? Does (Says he) the Spouse speak this, desiring to be dissolved, p-acp n1 pn31 vvz, cc vvz p-acp np1 p-acp n1, cc vbz vvn av p-acp dt n1 vvg pn31 p-acp j n1, pn31 vbz vvn p-acp np1 p-acp n1 (vvb d) av np1 vvz pc-acp vbi vvn, cc pc-acp vbi p-acp np1, vvn np1 p-acp n1 p-acp d np1 vvz d n1, dt fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la? vdz (vvz pns31) dt n1 vvb d, vvg pc-acp vbi vvn, (25) sermon (DIV2) 500 Page 241
3993 and to be with Christ? He saith he should be something of that mind, and to be with christ? He Says he should be something of that mind, cc pc-acp vbi p-acp np1? pns31 vvz pns31 vmd vbi pi pp-f d n1, (25) sermon (DIV2) 500 Page 241
3994 but that the words are not draw me to thee, but draw me after thee. So that he thinks she rather desires the drawings of Grace, that she might follow him in an holy conversation, walking as she had him for an example. but that the words Are not draw me to thee, but draw me After thee. So that he thinks she rather Desires the drawings of Grace, that she might follow him in an holy Conversation, walking as she had him for an Exampl. cc-acp cst dt n2 vbr xx vvi pno11 p-acp pno21, p-acp vvb pno11 p-acp pno21. av cst pns31 vvz pns31 av vvz dt n2-vvg pp-f n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi pno31 p-acp dt j n1, vvg c-acp pns31 vhd pno31 p-acp dt n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 500 Page 241
3995 The sum then of this petition, considered as the language of the Church (the collective Spouse) is this. Lord! The sum then of this petition, considered as the language of the Church (the collective Spouse) is this. Lord! dt n1 av pp-f d n1, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 (dt j n1) vbz d. n1! (25) sermon (DIV2) 500 Page 241
3996 I have in my Bosom, many that are indeed drawn to thee in an outward profession, in that sense in which thou sayest, I have in my Bosom, many that Are indeed drawn to thee in an outward profession, in that sense in which thou Sayest, pns11 vhb p-acp po11 n1, d cst vbr av vvn p-acp pno21 p-acp dt j n1, p-acp d n1 p-acp r-crq pns21 vv2, (25) sermon (DIV2) 501 Page 241
3997 When I am lifted up, I will draw all men after me, they are flocked like Doves to the Windows: When I am lifted up, I will draw all men After me, they Are flocked like Dove to the Windows: q-crq pns11 vbm vvn a-acp, pns11 vmb vvi d n2 p-acp pno11, pns32 vbr vvd av-j n2 p-acp dt n2: (25) sermon (DIV2) 501 Page 241
3998 Oh let them yet be drawn more effectually to an hearty embracing of thee, for none so comes to thee but he whom the Father draws, Lord draw that part of my Members by thy efficacious grace. O let them yet be drawn more effectually to an hearty embracing of thee, for none so comes to thee but he whom the Father draws, Lord draw that part of my Members by thy efficacious grace. uh vvb pno32 av vbi vvn av-dc av-j p-acp dt j n-vvg pp-f pno21, c-acp pix av vvz p-acp pno21 p-acp pno31 ro-crq dt n1 vvz, n1 vvb d n1 pp-f po11 n2 p-acp po21 j n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 501 Page 241
3999 Considered as the voice of a believer, the sense is this: Considered as the voice of a believer, the sense is this: vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 vbz d: (25) sermon (DIV2) 501 Page 241
4000 Lord thou hast made me thine, thou hast by thy mighty powerful work of thy Spirit drawn me to thee; Lord thou hast made me thine, thou hast by thy mighty powerful work of thy Spirit drawn me to thee; n1 pns21 vh2 vvn pno11 png21, pns21 vh2 p-acp po21 j j n1 pp-f po21 n1 vvn pno11 p-acp pno21; (25) sermon (DIV2) 501 Page 241
4001 but I am weak, and feeble, and not able to follow thee in a course of holiness, but I am weak, and feeble, and not able to follow thee in a course of holiness, cc-acp pns11 vbm j, cc j, cc xx j pc-acp vvi pno21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (25) sermon (DIV2) 501 Page 241
4002 nor to watch with thee, thou who at first hast put forth thy powerful effectual Grace in changing my heart, in bringing me to thy self, continue the same power of thy Grace, commanding me to keep my heart close with thee, nor to watch with thee, thou who At First haste put forth thy powerful effectual Grace in changing my heart, in bringing me to thy self, continue the same power of thy Grace, commanding me to keep my heart close with thee, ccx pc-acp vvi p-acp pno21, pns21 r-crq p-acp ord n1 vvi av po21 j j n1 p-acp vvg po11 n1, p-acp vvg pno11 p-acp po21 n1, vvb dt d n1 pp-f po21 n1, vvg pno11 pc-acp vvi po11 n1 av-j p-acp pno21, (25) sermon (DIV2) 501 Page 241
4003 so as I may never depart from thee. I proceed to the next words. We will run after thee. so as I may never depart from thee. I proceed to the next words. We will run After thee. av c-acp pns11 vmb av-x vvi p-acp pno21. pns11 vvb p-acp dt ord n2. pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno21. (25) sermon (DIV2) 501 Page 241
4004 The former word contained the Spouses Petition: this, her promise: The former word contained the Spouses Petition: this, her promise: dt j n1 vvd dt n2 vvb: d, po31 n1: (25) sermon (DIV2) 502 Page 241
4005 what wilt thou do O thou fairest, if the Lord will bestow upon thee the daily influences of his drawing Grace? she here answereth, what wilt thou do Oh thou Fairest, if the Lord will bestow upon thee the daily influences of his drawing Grace? she Here Answers, q-crq vm2 pns21 vdi uh pns21 js, cs dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno21 dt j n2 pp-f po31 vvg n1? pns31 av vvz, (25) sermon (DIV2) 502 Page 241
4006 and preventeth that question (saith she) we will run after thee. and preventeth that question (Says she) we will run After thee. cc vvz d n1 (vvz pns31) pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno21. (25) sermon (DIV2) 502 Page 241
4007 These words may also be conceived to have the force of an argument, enforcing her Petition, Lord! These words may also be conceived to have the force of an argument, enforcing her Petition, Lord! d n2 vmb av vbi vvn pc-acp vhi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvg pno31 vvb, n1! (25) sermon (DIV2) 502 Page 241
4009 Here is considerable, 1. The Persons promising, We; where the change of the number is very considerable; Here is considerable, 1. The Persons promising, We; where the change of the number is very considerable; av vbz j, crd dt n2 vvg, pns12; c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz av j; (25) sermon (DIV2) 503 Page 241
4010 she had spoken before in the singular Number draw me; here she promiseth in the plural, We will run. 2. The promise itself, or thing promised; Will run. she had spoken before in the singular Number draw me; Here she promises in the plural, We will run. 2. The promise itself, or thing promised; Will run. pns31 vhd vvn a-acp p-acp dt j n1 vvb pno11; av pns31 vvz p-acp dt j, pns12 vmb vvi. crd dt vvb px31, cc n1 vvd; vmb vvi. (25) sermon (DIV2) 503 Page 241
4011 The answering of two questions will open these words: 1. What is meant by running. 2. Why she saith we will run, when before she had only said draw me. The answering of two questions will open these words: 1. What is meant by running. 2. Why she Says we will run, when before she had only said draw me. dt n-vvg pp-f crd n2 vmb vvi d n2: crd q-crq vbz vvn p-acp vvg. crd uh-crq pns31 vvz pns12 vmb vvi, c-crq c-acp pns31 vhd av-j vvn vvb pno11. (25) sermon (DIV2) 503 Page 241
4012 Qu. 1. What is here meant by Running; what doth the Spouse promise under this term of running after Christ. Qu. 1. What is Here meant by Running; what does the Spouse promise under this term of running After christ. n1 crd q-crq vbz av vvn p-acp vvg; r-crq vdz dt n1 vvb p-acp d n1 pp-f vvg p-acp np1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 504 Page 241
4013 1. The word in the Hebrew, doth properly signify a bodily motion, and you easily understand what it is to run, it is more than to go, and walk. It is here by a metaphor applied to the Soul, 1. The word in the Hebrew, does properly signify a bodily motion, and you Easily understand what it is to run, it is more than to go, and walk. It is Here by a metaphor applied to the Soul, crd dt n1 p-acp dt njp, vdz av-j vvi dt j n1, cc pn22 av-j vvb r-crq pn31 vbz p-acp vvb, pn31 vbz dc cs p-acp vvb, cc vvb. pn31 vbz av p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, (25) sermon (DIV2) 505 Page 242
4014 or indeed to the whole man; or indeed to the Whole man; cc av p-acp dt j-jn n1; (25) sermon (DIV2) 505 Page 242
4015 for although some of the Hebrew Doctors, and some others (according to their different notion of the Spouse, which I before hinted) understand it of Abrahams bodily motion out of his Country, for although Some of the Hebrew Doctors, and Some Others (according to their different notion of the Spouse, which I before hinted) understand it of Abrahams bodily motion out of his Country, c-acp cs d pp-f dt njp n2, cc d n2-jn (vvg p-acp po32 j n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq pns11 p-acp vvn) vvb pn31 pp-f npg1 j n1 av pp-f po31 n1, (25) sermon (DIV2) 505 Page 242
4016 or the Israelites motions, out of Aegypt, and Babylon, or the Peoples going to the Temple in Solomons time to worship God, yet their notions are doubtless much too low, or the Israelites motions, out of Egypt, and Babylon, or the Peoples going to the Temple in Solomons time to worship God, yet their notions Are doubtless much too low, cc dt np2 n2, av pp-f np1, cc np1, cc dt ng1 vvg p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1 n1 p-acp n1 np1, av po32 n2 vbr av-j av-d av j, (25) sermon (DIV2) 505 Page 242
4017 and not at all agreeing to that notion of the Spouse which we have fixed. and not At all agreeing to that notion of the Spouse which we have fixed. cc xx p-acp d vvg p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq pns12 vhb vvn. (25) sermon (DIV2) 505 Page 242
4018 I do therefore fully agree with the most, and the most eminent interpreters, who acknowledge here a metaphor, and that by running some motion of the mind is signified, analogous to the motion of the body, which we call running; now what that is, we must further enquire. I do Therefore Fully agree with the most, and the most eminent Interpreters, who acknowledge Here a metaphor, and that by running Some motion of the mind is signified, analogous to the motion of the body, which we call running; now what that is, we must further inquire. pns11 vdb av av-j vvi p-acp dt ds, cc dt av-ds j n2, r-crq vvb av dt n1, cc cst p-acp vvg d n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz vvn, j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq pns12 vvb vvg; av q-crq d vbz, pns12 vmb av-jc vvi. (25) sermon (DIV2) 505 Page 242
4019 2. Running doth not only signify motion, but some strength in the body so moving. The sick, and feeble person can hardly stand, or go, much less run. 2. Running does not only signify motion, but Some strength in the body so moving. The sick, and feeble person can hardly stand, or go, much less run. crd vvg vdz xx av-j vvi n1, cc-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 av vvg. dt j, cc j n1 vmb av vvi, cc vvi, av-d av-dc vvn. (25) sermon (DIV2) 506 Page 242
4020 The person running may want some degrees of strength, but he must have legs, and some strength in his legs, or he cannot run. The person running may want Some Degrees of strength, but he must have legs, and Some strength in his legs, or he cannot run. dt n1 vvg vmb vvi d n2 pp-f n1, cc-acp pns31 vmb vhb n2, cc d n1 p-acp po31 n2, cc pns31 vmbx vvi. (25) sermon (DIV2) 506 Page 242
4021 The Soul that runneth after Christ must first be possessed of some Spiritual strength. The strength of the Soul is an effect of Christs drawing. The Soul that Runneth After christ must First be possessed of Some Spiritual strength. The strength of the Soul is an Effect of Christ drawing. dt n1 cst vvz p-acp np1 vmb ord vbi vvn pp-f d j n1. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f npg1 vvg. (25) sermon (DIV2) 506 Page 242
4022 Behold (saith the Prophet) thou shalt call a Nation that thou knowest not, and Nations that knew not thee shall run unto thee. Behold (Says the Prophet) thou shalt call a nation that thou Knowest not, and nations that knew not thee shall run unto thee. vvb (vvz dt n1) pns21 vm2 vvi dt n1 cst pns21 vv2 xx, cc n2 cst vvd xx pno21 vmb vvi p-acp pno21. (25) sermon (DIV2) 506 Page 242
4023 First God calls, then we run; first he putteth strength into them, and then they use the strength, which he hath given them, Isa. 0. 31. They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength like the Eagle, they shall run, and not be weary; First God calls, then we run; First he putteth strength into them, and then they use the strength, which he hath given them, Isaiah 0. 31. They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength like the Eagl, they shall run, and not be weary; ord np1 vvz, av pns12 vvb; ord pns31 vvz n1 p-acp pno32, cc av pns32 vvb dt n1, r-crq pns31 vhz vvn pno32, np1 crd crd pns32 d vvb p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi po32 n1 av-j dt n1, pns32 vmb vvi, cc xx vbi j; (25) sermon (DIV2) 506 Page 242
4024 first they shall renew their strength, then they shall run. 3. Thirdly, Running importeth speed, and celerity in motion. First they shall renew their strength, then they shall run. 3. Thirdly, Running imports speed, and celerity in motion. ord pns32 vmb vvi po32 n1, cs pns32 vmb vvi. crd ord, vvg vvz n1, cc n1 p-acp n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 506 Page 242
4025 Festinant em significat actionem is De Dieu his note on the Text. David saith, I will run the way of thy Commandments, Psal. 119. 32. which he expoundeth, v. 60. I made hast, and delayed not to keep thy precepts. Hastening em significat actionem is De Dieu his note on the Text. David Says, I will run the Way of thy commandments, Psalm 119. 32. which he expoundeth, v. 60. I made haste, and delayed not to keep thy Precepts. j pno32 fw-la fw-la vbz fw-fr fw-fr po31 n1 p-acp dt np1 np1 vvz, pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f po21 n2, np1 crd crd r-crq pns31 vvz, n1 crd pns11 vvd n1, cc vvd xx pc-acp vvi po21 n2. (25) sermon (DIV2) 507 Page 242
4026 Buxtorf in his Hebrew Lexicon noteth that the Greek word NONLATINALPHABET which signifies to run hastily, comes from this Hebrew word, and others fancy that the latine word Rota, that signifies a Wheel, hath its Original from this word also; Buxtorf in his Hebrew Lexicon notes that the Greek word which signifies to run hastily, comes from this Hebrew word, and Others fancy that the latin word Rota, that signifies a Wheel, hath its Original from this word also; np1 p-acp po31 njp n1 vvz cst dt jp n1 r-crq vvz pc-acp vvi av-j, vvz p-acp d njp n1, cc n2-jn n1 cst dt jp n1 np1, cst vvz dt n1, vhz po31 j-jn p-acp d n1 av; (25) sermon (DIV2) 507 Page 242
4027 Delrio interpreteth it here by festinabimus, we will make hast, and indeed it is the obvious, Delrio interpreteth it Here by festinabimus, we will make haste, and indeed it is the obvious, np1 vvz pn31 av p-acp fw-la, pns12 vmb vvi n1, cc av pn31 vbz dt j, (25) sermon (DIV2) 507 Page 242
4028 and ordinary notion of the word; and ordinary notion of the word; cc j n1 pp-f dt n1; (25) sermon (DIV2) 507 Page 242
4029 thus you know running is distinguished from those flower motions of creeping, going, walking, &c. Running argueth a quick and speedy motion; thus you know running is distinguished from those flower motions of creeping, going, walking, etc. Running argue a quick and speedy motion; av pn22 vvb vvg vbz vvn p-acp d n1 vvz pp-f vvg, vvg, vvg, av vvg vvz dt j cc j n1; (25) sermon (DIV2) 507 Page 243
4030 the Soul having received from Christ the powerful influences of Divine Grace, stands not still, creeps not, moveth not slowly, the Soul having received from christ the powerful influences of Divine Grace, Stands not still, creeps not, moves not slowly, dt n1 vhg vvn p-acp np1 dt j n2 pp-f j-jn n1, vvz xx av, vvz xx, vvz xx av-j, (25) sermon (DIV2) 507 Page 243
4031 but makes hast in the ways of God. 4. Running argues a free and chearful motion. but makes haste in the ways of God. 4. Running argues a free and cheerful motion. cc-acp vvz n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. crd vvg vvz dt j cc j n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 507 Page 243
4032 The man that runs hath, as we say, good will in his way; it implies a prompt inclination and readiness of mind. The man that runs hath, as we say, good will in his Way; it Implies a prompt inclination and readiness of mind. dt n1 cst vvz vhz, c-acp pns12 vvb, j n1 p-acp po31 n1; pn31 vvz dt vvb n1 cc n1 pp-f n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 508 Page 243
4033 Thus Forster (an Hebrew Lexicographer) notes a great cognation betwixt this word, and two other Hebrew words; Thus Forster (an Hebrew Lexicographer) notes a great cognation betwixt this word, and two other Hebrew words; av np1 (dt njp n1) vvz dt j n1 p-acp d n1, cc crd n-jn njp n2; (25) sermon (DIV2) 508 Page 243
4034 the one of which signifieth, to bring forth in plenty and abundance; the other, to be willing, or have a good will to a thing. the one of which signifies, to bring forth in plenty and abundance; the other, to be willing, or have a good will to a thing. dt pi pp-f r-crq vvz, p-acp vvb av p-acp n1 cc n1; dt n-jn, pc-acp vbi j, cc vhb dt j n1 p-acp dt n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 508 Page 243
4035 Buxtorf also observeth its affinity to the latter. Buxtorf also observeth its affinity to the latter. np1 av vvz po31 n1 p-acp dt d. (25) sermon (DIV2) 508 Page 243
4036 Avendrius also observeth, that it signifieth to move readily, as the false Prophets ran, Jer. 12. 5. Jer. 23. 21. I have not sent these Prophets, and yet they ran; Avendrius also observeth, that it signifies to move readily, as the false prophets ran, Jer. 12. 5. Jer. 23. 21. I have not sent these prophets, and yet they ran; np1 av vvz, cst pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi av-j, c-acp dt j n2 vvd, np1 crd crd np1 crd crd pns11 vhb xx vvn d n2, cc av pns32 vvd; (25) sermon (DIV2) 508 Page 243
4037 as Gehazi ran for his bride, 2 King. 5. 20. Thus the believing Soul that is once drawn by the Spirit of Grace, moves in the way of holiness, not dragged on to duty by a Foreign Principle: It is its meat and drink to do the Will of God: as Gehazi ran for his bride, 2 King. 5. 20. Thus the believing Soul that is once drawn by the Spirit of Grace, moves in the Way of holiness, not dragged on to duty by a Foreign Principle: It is its meat and drink to do the Will of God: p-acp np1 vvd p-acp po31 n1, crd n1. crd crd av dt j-vvg n1 cst vbz a-acp vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, xx vvn a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n1: pn31 vbz po31 n1 cc vvi pc-acp vdi dt n1 pp-f np1: (25) sermon (DIV2) 508 Page 243
4038 It delighteth in the Law of God as to the inward man; It delights in the Law of God as to the inward man; pn31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 c-acp p-acp dt j n1; (25) sermon (DIV2) 508 Page 243
4039 it was before unwilling, but now it is made willing, as it is said My People shall be a willing people in the day of my power. Grace giveth wheels to the Soul, it was before unwilling, but now it is made willing, as it is said My People shall be a willing people in the day of my power. Grace gives wheels to the Soul, pn31 vbds p-acp j, cc-acp av pn31 vbz vvn j, c-acp pn31 vbz vvn po11 n1 vmb vbi dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n1. n1 vvz n2 p-acp dt n1, (25) sermon (DIV2) 508 Page 243
4040 and it oileth the wheels when given. and it oileth the wheels when given. cc pn31 vvz dt n2 c-crq vvn. (25) sermon (DIV2) 508 Page 243
4041 Buxtorf noteth, that this word is used only to signifie the running of Men, not of Beasts. Buxtorf notes, that this word is used only to signify the running of Men, not of Beasts. np1 vvz, cst d n1 vbz vvn av-j pc-acp vvi dt n-vvg pp-f n2, xx pp-f n2. (25) sermon (DIV2) 508 Page 243
4042 Men move not like Beasts rashly and giddily, and meerly when they are whipped on, Men move not like Beasts rashly and giddily, and merely when they Are whipped on, np1 vvb xx av-j n2 av-j cc av-j, cc av-j c-crq pns32 vbr vvn a-acp, (25) sermon (DIV2) 508 Page 243
4043 or out of wantonness, but men propose and know their end, and move toward it out of a Principle of Reason and Affection: or out of wantonness, but men propose and know their end, and move towards it out of a Principle of Reason and Affection: cc av pp-f n1, cc-acp n2 vvb cc vvi po32 n1, cc vvi p-acp pn31 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1: (25) sermon (DIV2) 508 Page 243
4044 The believing Soul knoweth its end, and moveth towards it from a conduct of reason; so it moveth speedily and freely after Christ. The believing Soul Knoweth its end, and moves towards it from a conduct of reason; so it moves speedily and freely After christ. dt j-vvg n1 vvz po31 n1, cc vvz p-acp pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; av pn31 vvz av-j cc av-j p-acp np1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 508 Page 243
4045 5. I find some Interpreters judging, that the term likewise implyeth a promise of Perseverance. There is one Text of Scripture which seemeth to advantage this Notion, Isa. 40. 31. They shall run, and not be weary. 5. I find Some Interpreters judging, that the term likewise Implies a promise of Perseverance. There is one Text of Scripture which seems to advantage this Notion, Isaiah 40. 31. They shall run, and not be weary. crd pns11 vvb d n2 vvg, cst dt vvb av vvz dt n1 pp-f n1. pc-acp vbz crd n1 pp-f n1 r-crq vvz pc-acp vvi d n1, np1 crd crd pns32 vmb vvi, cc xx vbi j. (25) sermon (DIV2) 509 Page 243
4046 When men begin to be weary, they leave running, they go a foot-pace, & as it were draw their leggs after them. When men begin to be weary, they leave running, they go a footpace, & as it were draw their legs After them. c-crq n2 vvb pc-acp vbi j, pns32 vvb vvg, pns32 vvb dt n1, cc c-acp pn31 vbdr vvi po32 n2 p-acp pno32. (25) sermon (DIV2) 509 Page 243
4047 Now, saith the Spouse, Lord, draw me, and we will run; Now, Says the Spouse, Lord, draw me, and we will run; av, vvz dt n1, n1, vvb pno11, cc pns12 vmb vvi; (25) sermon (DIV2) 509 Page 243
4048 we will not be weary in our courses of holiness and duty, we will not faint and give over. we will not be weary in our courses of holiness and duty, we will not faint and give over. pns12 vmb xx vbi j p-acp po12 n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, pns12 vmb xx j cc vvi a-acp. (25) sermon (DIV2) 509 Page 243
4049 But running, in its abstract, and single notion, doth not conclude Perseverance; running added, to not being weary doth. But running, in its abstract, and single notion, does not conclude Perseverance; running added, to not being weary does. p-acp vvg, p-acp po31 n-jn, cc j n1, vdz xx vvi n1; vvg vvd, p-acp xx vbg j vdz. (25) sermon (DIV2) 509 Page 243
4050 So here supposing first a drawing, then a running in obedience to that; while the Lord draweth, the Soul will run; So Here supposing First a drawing, then a running in Obedience to that; while the Lord draws, the Soul will run; av av vvg ord dt vvg, cs dt vvg p-acp n1 p-acp d; cs dt n1 vvz, dt n1 vmb vvi; (25) sermon (DIV2) 509 Page 243
4051 but we shall no longer dance to him, than he pipeth to us. And this I think sufficient to open the Spouse's Promise: but we shall no longer dance to him, than he pipeth to us. And this I think sufficient to open the Spouse's Promise: cc-acp pns12 vmb av-dx av-jc vvb p-acp pno31, cs pns31 vvz p-acp pno12. cc d pns11 vvb j pc-acp vvi dt ng1 n1: (25) sermon (DIV2) 509 Page 243
4052 Only add further, that those who run must have a way, or path to run in. Only add further, that those who run must have a Way, or path to run in. av-j vvb jc, cst d r-crq vvb vmb vhi dt n1, cc n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp. (25) sermon (DIV2) 509 Page 244
4053 What is the Spouse's way? Beza saith, that Christ is both the Principle from which we run; What is the Spouse's Way? Beza Says, that christ is both the Principle from which we run; q-crq vbz dt ng1 n1? np1 vvz, cst np1 vbz d dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb; (25) sermon (DIV2) 509 Page 244
4054 the way in which we run; and the End of the Race. It is true, but in a diversified Notion. the Way in which we run; and the End of the Raze. It is true, but in a diversified Notion. dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb; cc dt vvb pp-f dt n1. pn31 vbz j, cc-acp p-acp dt vvd n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 509 Page 244
4055 Christ is our Pr•nciple in the gracious Influences of his Spirit: christ is our Pr•nciple in the gracious Influences of his Spirit: np1 vbz po12 n1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po31 n1: (25) sermon (DIV2) 509 Page 244
4056 Without me (saith he) you can do nothing. Christ in his Word and Gospel is our way. Without me (Says he) you can do nothing. christ in his Word and Gospel is our Way. p-acp pno11 (vvz pns31) pn22 vmb vdi pix. np1 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1 vbz po12 n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 509 Page 244
4057 I will run the way of thy Commandments (saith David) Psal. 119. 132. This is the Race set before us, Heb. 12 1. The following of Christ commanded, Luk. 9. 23. Christ in his Example, in the fulness of the measure of his stature: I will run the Way of thy commandments (Says David) Psalm 119. 132. This is the Raze Set before us, Hebrew 12 1. The following of christ commanded, Luk. 9. 23. christ in his Exampl, in the fullness of the measure of his stature: pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f po21 n2 (vvz np1) np1 crd crd d vbz dt n1 vvn p-acp pno12, np1 crd crd dt vvg pp-f np1 vvd, np1 crd crd np1 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n1: (25) sermon (DIV2) 509 Page 244
4058 Christ in his Glory is our End. That then which the Spouse here promiseth, amounts to this: christ in his Glory is our End. That then which the Spouse Here promises, amounts to this: np1 p-acp po31 n1 vbz po12 n1 cst av r-crq dt n1 av vvz, vvz p-acp d: (25) sermon (DIV2) 509 Page 244
4059 Lord, I am weak and impotent, I cannot come unto thee, I cannot of my self move after thee; Lord, I am weak and impotent, I cannot come unto thee, I cannot of my self move After thee; n1, pns11 vbm j cc j, pns11 vmbx vvi p-acp pno21, pns11 vmbx pp-f po11 n1 vvi p-acp pno21; (25) sermon (DIV2) 509 Page 244
4060 I am hindered by the prevalency of my lusts and corruptions; I am hindered by the prevalency of my Lustiest and corruptions; pns11 vbm vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n2 cc n2; (25) sermon (DIV2) 509 Page 244
4061 Who shall deliver me from my body of death? Who can but thou alone? Lord, draw me, make me willing, keep me willing, put forth thy mighty Power, Who shall deliver me from my body of death? Who can but thou alone? Lord, draw me, make me willing, keep me willing, put forth thy mighty Power, q-crq vmb vvi pno11 p-acp po11 n1 pp-f n1? q-crq vmb cc-acp pns21 j? n1, vvb pno11, vvb pno11 j, vvb pno11 j, vvd av po21 j n1, (25) sermon (DIV2) 509 Page 244
4062 and sweetly constrain my Soul by thy love, then I shall not stand still, but move in thy wa•es. and sweetly constrain my Soul by thy love, then I shall not stand still, but move in thy wa•es. cc av-j vvi po11 n1 p-acp po21 n1, cs pns11 vmb xx vvi av, cc-acp vvb p-acp po21 n2. (25) sermon (DIV2) 509 Page 244
4063 I shall not move w•akly, but strongly, not slowly, but chearfully, freely, nimbly. I shall not move w•akly, but strongly, not slowly, but cheerfully, freely, nimbly. pns11 vmb xx vvi av-j, cc-acp av-j, xx av-j, cc-acp av-j, av-j, av-j. (25) sermon (DIV2) 509 Page 244
4066 yea until the day break, and the shadows fly away, and I come to thee in that glory which thou hadst prepared for them that love thee, yea until the day break, and the shadows fly away, and I come to thee in that glory which thou Hadst prepared for them that love thee, uh p-acp dt n1 vvb, cc dt n2 vvb av, cc pns11 vvb p-acp pno21 p-acp d n1 r-crq pns21 vhd2 vvn p-acp pno32 cst vvb pno21, (25) sermon (DIV2) 509 Page 244
4067 and sollow the Lamb in glory whithersoever he goeth. But there is yet one thing further to be considered. and sollow the Lamb in glory whithersoever he Goes. But there is yet one thing further to be considered. cc vvi dt n1 p-acp n1 av pns31 vvz. p-acp pc-acp vbz av crd n1 av-jc pc-acp vbi vvn. (25) sermon (DIV2) 509 Page 244
4068 2. Qu. What meaneth the change of the Number? Her request was in the Singular Number, Draw me; her promise is the Plural; We will, or we shall run after thee. Who are these We? 2. Qu. What means the change of the Number? Her request was in the Singular Number, Draw me; her promise is the Plural; We will, or we shall run After thee. Who Are these We? crd n1 r-crq vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1? po31 n1 vbds p-acp dt j n1, vvb pno11; po31 n1 vbz dt j; pns12 vmb, cc pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno21. q-crq vbr d pns12? (25) sermon (DIV2) 510 Page 244
4069 1. Thou and I together (fay some.) Indeed this must be. I live, saith the Apostle, yet not I, but Christ liveth in me. 1. Thou and I together (faith Some.) Indeed this must be. I live, Says the Apostle, yet not I, but christ lives in me. crd pns21 cc pns11 av (n1 d.) np1 d vmb vbi. pns11 vvb, vvz dt n1, av xx pns11, cc-acp np1 vvz p-acp pno11. (25) sermon (DIV2) 511 Page 244
4070 We read in Ezekiel 's Vision of the Wheels, of his Vision of a Spirit within the Wheels, without which the Wheels moved not. Suppose Wheels put upon the Soul, We read in Ezekielem is Vision of the Wheels, of his Vision of a Spirit within the Wheels, without which the Wheels moved not. Suppose Wheels put upon the Soul, pns12 vvb p-acp np1 vbz n1 pp-f dt n2, pp-f po31 n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n2, p-acp r-crq dt n2 vvd xx. vvb n2 vvi p-acp dt n1, (25) sermon (DIV2) 511 Page 244
4071 yet the Soul moveth not, without the Spirit moving the Wheels. Ego cum gratia tud (saith Genebrard.) But this seems to me too nice. yet the Soul moves not, without the Spirit moving the Wheels. Ego cum Gratia tud (Says Genebrard.) But this seems to me too Nicaenae. av dt n1 vvz xx, p-acp dt n1 vvg dt n2. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la (vvz np1.) p-acp d vvz p-acp pno11 av j. (25) sermon (DIV2) 511 Page 244
4072 2. I rather therefore chuse to expound it with the most of Interpreters, and to say that by We is here meant, The individual Believer, and all her companions. Ego & adolescentulae mecum, (saith Bernard) Ego & Puellae meae (saith Tremell•us) I and my Maidens, I and my Virgins, I and all mine. 2. I rather Therefore choose to expound it with the most of Interpreters, and to say that by We is Here meant, The Individu Believer, and all her Sodales. Ego & adolescentulae mecum, (Says Bernard) Ego & Girls meae (Says Tremell•us) I and my Maidens, I and my Virgins, I and all mine. crd pns11 av-c av vvi pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp dt ds pp-f n2, cc pc-acp vvi cst p-acp pns12 vbz av vvn, dt j-jn n1, cc d po31 n2. fw-la cc fw-la fw-la, (vvz np1) fw-la cc np1 fw-la (vvz np1) pns11 cc po11 n2, sy cc po11 n2, pns11 cc d png11. (25) sermon (DIV2) 512 Page 244
4073 So it imports thus much, that the Child of God once drawn to Christ, will make it her business to draw others along with her. So it imports thus much, that the Child of God once drawn to christ, will make it her business to draw Others along with her. av pn31 vvz av av-d, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 a-acp vvn p-acp np1, vmb vvi pn31 pno31 n1 p-acp vvb n2-jn p-acp p-acp pno31. (25) sermon (DIV2) 512 Page 245
4074 Yet a little further to enquire the reason why she changeth the Number. Yet a little further to inquire the reason why she changes the Number. av dt j av-jc pc-acp vvi dt n1 c-crq pns31 vvz dt n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 512 Page 245
4075 Doth she promise for more than she would pray for? Or doth she envy others that drawing grace which she prayed for for her self? Doubtless neither: what then? Does she promise for more than she would pray for? Or does she envy Others that drawing grace which she prayed for for her self? Doubtless neither: what then? vdz pns31 vvi p-acp dc cs pns31 vmd vvi p-acp? cc vdz pns31 vvi n2-jn cst vvg n1 r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp p-acp po31 n1? av-j av-d: r-crq av? (25) sermon (DIV2) 512 Page 245
4076 1. Possibly Bernard's notion may be more acute than solid. We are drawn (saith he) when we are tempted, when we are afflicted, 1. Possibly Bernard's notion may be more acute than solid. We Are drawn (Says he) when we Are tempted, when we Are afflicted, crd av-j npg1 n1 vmb vbi av-dc j cs j. pns12 vbr vvn (vvz pns31) c-crq pns12 vbr vvn, c-crq pns12 vbr vvn, (25) sermon (DIV2) 513 Page 245
4077 and exercised with tryals, we run when we are refreshed and comforted. and exercised with trials, we run when we Are refreshed and comforted. cc vvn p-acp n2, pns12 vvb c-crq pns12 vbr vvn cc vvn. (25) sermon (DIV2) 513 Page 245
4078 She would have the sowre for her self, and the sweet for others. She did not know their strength; here was her charity. She would have the sour for her self, and the sweet for Others. She did not know their strength; Here was her charity. pns31 vmd vhi dt j p-acp po31 n1, cc dt j p-acp n2-jn. pns31 vdd xx vvi po32 n1; av vbds po31 n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 513 Page 245
4079 But I say, this seemeth too nice; But I say, this seems too Nicaenae; p-acp pns11 vvb, d vvz av j; (25) sermon (DIV2) 513 Page 245
4080 for certain it is, that all who run after Christ must be first drawn one way, for certain it is, that all who run After christ must be First drawn one Way, p-acp j pn31 vbz, cst d r-crq vvb p-acp np1 vmb vbi ord vvn crd n1, (25) sermon (DIV2) 513 Page 245
4081 or other, and that by power. God's People are made willing in the day of his power. or other, and that by power. God's People Are made willing in the day of his power. cc j-jn, cc cst p-acp n1. npg1 n1 vbr vvn j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 513 Page 245
4082 2. Beza therefore speaks better, I think: 2. Beza Therefore speaks better, I think: crd np1 av vvz av-jc, pns11 vvb: (25) sermon (DIV2) 514 Page 245
4083 When she saith, Draw me, she speaketh in the person of the whole Church, so had a liberty to speak either in the one, or the other Number: When she Says, Draw me, she speaks in the person of the Whole Church, so had a liberty to speak either in the one, or the other Number: c-crq pns31 vvz, vvb pno11, pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, av vhd dt n1 pc-acp vvi d p-acp dt pi, cc dt j-jn n1: (25) sermon (DIV2) 514 Page 245
4084 So that as Ludov. de Ponte hath well observ'd, by this change of the Number, she shews, that the Church, which consists of many, is yet but One; So that as Ludov de Ponte hath well observed, by this change of the Number, she shows, that the Church, which consists of many, is yet but One; av cst p-acp np1 fw-fr np1 vhz av vvn, p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1, pns31 vvz, cst dt n1, r-crq vvz pp-f d, vbz av cc-acp crd; (25) sermon (DIV2) 514 Page 245
4085 according to that of the Apostle, Rom. 12. 5. We being many are one body. according to that of the Apostle, Rom. 12. 5. We being many Are one body. vvg p-acp d pp-f dt n1, np1 crd crd pns12 vbg d vbr pi n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 514 Page 245
4086 3. By this alteration of the Number, she sheweth, That she believed it as easie with God to draw many; as one. 3. By this alteration of the Number, she shows, That she believed it as easy with God to draw many; as one. crd p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1, pns31 vvz, cst pns31 vvd pn31 p-acp j p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi d; c-acp crd. (25) sermon (DIV2) 515 Page 245
4087 4. Lastly, Though the Saints be many, yet the end of Christ's drawing them is, That they might be one. 4. Lastly, Though the Saints be many, yet the end of Christ's drawing them is, That they might be one. crd ord, cs dt n2 vbb d, av dt n1 pp-f npg1 vvg pno32 vbz, cst pns32 vmd vbi pi. (25) sermon (DIV2) 516 Page 245
4088 John tells us, ch. 11. 52. That the end of Christ's dying was, That he might gather together in one the Children of God which were scattered abroad. John tells us, changed. 11. 52. That the end of Christ's dying was, That he might gather together in one the Children of God which were scattered abroad. np1 vvz pno12, vvn. crd crd cst dt n1 pp-f npg1 vvg vbds, cst pns31 vmd vvi av p-acp crd dt n2 pp-f np1 r-crq vbdr vvn av. (25) sermon (DIV2) 516 Page 245
4089 Thus I have opened the terms. Thus I have opened the terms. av pns11 vhb vvn dt n2. (25) sermon (DIV2) 516 Page 245
4090 But before I part with them, I must mind you who are capable of that Learning. That the Seventy add NONLATINALPHABET. But before I part with them, I must mind you who Are capable of that Learning. That the Seventy add. cc-acp c-acp pns11 vvb p-acp pno32, pns11 vmb vvi pn22 r-crq vbr j pp-f d n1. cst dt crd vvb. (25) sermon (DIV2) 516 Page 245
4091 according to which our English Translation should have been. We will run after thee, in the savour of thy Ointments. The Vulgar Latine follows them; according to which our English translation should have been. We will run After thee, in the savour of thy Ointments. The vulgar Latin follows them; vvg p-acp r-crq po12 jp n1 vmd vhi vbn. pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno21, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n2. dt j jp vvz pno32; (25) sermon (DIV2) 516 Page 245
4092 so do Origen, Ambrose, Theodoret, Vigilius, Hildebrand, Greg. Magnus, Nyssen, Bernard, Honorius, &c. and generally the Popish Writers; so do Origen, Ambrose, Theodoret, Vigilius, Hildebrand, Greg. Magnus, Nyssen, Bernard, Honorius, etc. and generally the Popish Writers; av vdb np1, np1, np1, np1, np1, np1 np1, np1, np1, np1, av cc av-j dt j n2; (25) sermon (DIV2) 516 Page 245
4093 but Lyra, who is one of them, differeth, and agreeth with the Hebrew, which hath not those words, but Lyra, who is one of them, differeth, and agreeth with the Hebrew, which hath not those words, cc-acp np1, r-crq vbz pi pp-f pno32, vvz, cc vvz p-acp dt njp, r-crq vhz xx d n2, (25) sermon (DIV2) 516 Page 245
4094 and thinks, they were put in by some Expositor in the way of an interlineary gloss, and afterwards got into the Text through the unskilfulness of some Transcribers. and thinks, they were put in by Some Expositor in the Way of an interlineary gloss, and afterwards god into the Text through the unskilfulness of Some Transcribers. cc vvz, pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, cc av vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d np1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 516 Page 245
4095 How they came into the Text in Translations we cannot tell: How they Come into the Text in Translations we cannot tell: c-crq pns32 vvd p-acp dt n1 p-acp n2 pns12 vmbx vvi: (25) sermon (DIV2) 516 Page 245
4096 Sure we are, they are not in the Hebrew and therefore our English Translators had no reason to put them in, Sure we Are, they Are not in the Hebrew and Therefore our English Translators had no reason to put them in, av-j pns12 vbr, pns32 vbr xx p-acp dt njp cc av po12 np1 n2 vhd dx n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp, (25) sermon (DIV2) 516 Page 245
4097 though they make no new Doctrine; though they make no new Doctrine; cs pns32 vvb dx j n1; (25) sermon (DIV2) 516 Page 245
4098 for the believing Soul doth in leed follow Christ in the savour of his Ointments. We heard before, that therefore do the Virgins love him, and it is their love to him which maketh them to run after him. for the believing Soul does in leed follow christ in the savour of his Ointments. We herd before, that Therefore do the Virgins love him, and it is their love to him which makes them to run After him. p-acp dt j-vvg n1 vdz p-acp vvi vvi np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2. pns12 vvd a-acp, cst av vdb dt ng1 vvb pno31, cc pn31 vbz po32 n1 p-acp pno31 r-crq vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31. (25) sermon (DIV2) 516 Page 246
4099 But that is enough to have cautioned you of. But that is enough to have cautioned you of. p-acp d vbz av-d pc-acp vhi vvn pn22 pp-f. (25) sermon (DIV2) 516 Page 246
4100 I proceed to the following words of the Text, The King hath brought me into his Chambers. I proceed to the following words of the Text, The King hath brought me into his Chambers. pns11 vvb p-acp dt j-vvg n2 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 vhz vvn pno11 p-acp po31 n2. (25) sermon (DIV2) 516 Page 246
4101 This I called, The Spouses acknowledgment or testification of her beloveds answer. This I called, The Spouses acknowledgment or testification of her beloveds answer. d pns11 vvd, dt ng1 n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 ng1-vvn vvi. (25) sermon (DIV2) 517 Page 246
4102 The word translated King is the ordinary word used by the Hebrews to express that relation by; The word translated King is the ordinary word used by the Hebrews to express that Relation by; dt n1 vvn n1 vbz dt j n1 vvn p-acp dt np1 pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp; (25) sermon (DIV2) 517 Page 246
4103 she doubtless meaneth by the King, the King of Kings, the mighty God; she doubtless means by the King, the King of Kings, the mighty God; pns31 av-j vvz p-acp dt n1, dt n1 pp-f n2, dt j np1; (25) sermon (DIV2) 517 Page 246
4104 I shall not restrain it to Christ considered as a Mediator, upon which account he hath a peculiar Kingdom: The King, God my King. I shall not restrain it to christ considered as a Mediator, upon which account he hath a peculiar Kingdom: The King, God my King. pns11 vmb xx vvi pn31 p-acp np1 vvd p-acp dt n1, p-acp r-crq n1 pns31 vhz dt j n1: dt n1, np1 po11 n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 517 Page 246
4105 Hath brought me. ] The word is NONLATINALPHABET which in Hiphil signifies he hath made me to come, or made me to go. Hath brought me. ] The word is which in Hiphil signifies he hath made me to come, or made me to go. vhz vvn pno11. ] dt n1 vbz r-crq p-acp np1 vvz pns31 vhz vvn pno11 pc-acp vvi, cc vvd pno11 pc-acp vvi. (25) sermon (DIV2) 518 Page 246
4106 Into his Chambers. ] The word is often used in Scripture, translated a Chamber, Gen. 43. 30. Jud. 15. 1. A Bed-chamber, 2 Kings 6. 12. An inward Chamber, Judg. 3. 24. A Bridegrooms Chamber, Joel 2. 16. A Summer Chamber, Judg. 3. 24. It is also used, Prov. 24. 4. Prov. 7. 27. Job 9. 9. and in many other Texts. Into his Chambers. ] The word is often used in Scripture, translated a Chamber, Gen. 43. 30. Jud. 15. 1. A Bedchamber, 2 Kings 6. 12. an inward Chamber, Judges 3. 24. A Bridegrooms Chamber, Joel 2. 16. A Summer Chamber, Judges 3. 24. It is also used, Curae 24. 4. Curae 7. 27. Job 9. 9. and in many other Texts. p-acp po31 n2. ] dt n1 vbz av vvn p-acp n1, vvn dt n1, np1 crd crd np1 crd crd dt n1, crd n2 crd crd dt j n1, np1 crd crd dt n2 n1, np1 crd crd dt n1 n1, np1 crd crd pn31 vbz av vvn, np1 crd crd np1 crd crd np1 crd crd cc p-acp d j-jn n2. (25) sermon (DIV2) 519 Page 246
4107 It plainly signifieth, the more inner secret, retired part of the house, where Persons can be most private, and most secure; It plainly signifies, the more inner secret, retired part of the house, where Persons can be most private, and most secure; pn31 av-j vvz, dt av-dc j n-jn, j-vvn n1 pp-f dt n1, c-crq n2 vmb vbi av-ds j, cc av-ds j; (25) sermon (DIV2) 519 Page 246
4108 The King hath brought me into his Chambers, that is, into the places of most private secret communion with him, where I can be most private, free, and secure; The King hath brought me into his Chambers, that is, into the places of most private secret communion with him, where I can be most private, free, and secure; dt n1 vhz vvn pno11 p-acp po31 n2, cst vbz, p-acp dt n2 pp-f ds j j-jn n1 p-acp pno31, c-crq pns11 vmb vbi av-ds j, j, cc j; (25) sermon (DIV2) 519 Page 246
4109 but yet for the clearer explication of the words, we will more strictly enquire upon two things. but yet for the clearer explication of the words, we will more strictly inquire upon two things. cc-acp av c-acp dt jc n1 pp-f dt n2, pns12 vmb av-dc av-j vvi p-acp crd n2. (25) sermon (DIV2) 519 Page 246
4110 Qu. 1. What is here meant by the Kings Chambers. Doubtless it is spoken in a figure. Qu. 1. What is Here meant by the Kings Chambers. Doubtless it is spoken in a figure. n1 crd q-crq vbz av vvn p-acp dt ng1 n2. av-j pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 520 Page 246
4111 The House in the Heavens, not made with hands, is not (as our Earthly Houses) divided, into rooms, and stories, by partitions; The House in the Heavens, not made with hands, is not (as our Earthly Houses) divided, into rooms, and stories, by partitions; dt n1 p-acp dt n2, xx vvn p-acp n2, vbz xx (p-acp po12 j n2) vvd, p-acp n2, cc n2, p-acp n2; (25) sermon (DIV2) 521 Page 246
4112 let us therefore rightly comprehend the notion of a Chamber, and we shall without much difficulty understand the priviledge in which the Spouse doth glory. Three things will give us the notion of a Chamber. let us Therefore rightly comprehend the notion of a Chamber, and we shall without much difficulty understand the privilege in which the Spouse does glory. Three things will give us the notion of a Chamber. vvb pno12 av av-jn vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc pns12 vmb p-acp d n1 vvb dt n1 p-acp r-crq dt n1 vdz vvi. crd n2 vmb vvi pno12 dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 521 Page 246
4113 1. It is a lofty place: 1. It is a lofty place: crd pn31 vbz dt j n1: (25) sermon (DIV2) 522 Page 246
4114 elevated from the Earth, you know that you ordinarily call those rooms in your Houses Chambers, which are above the lower floor. elevated from the Earth, you know that you ordinarily call those rooms in your Houses Chambers, which Are above the lower floor. vvn p-acp dt n1, pn22 vvb cst pn22 av-jn vvi d n2 p-acp po22 n2 n2, r-crq vbr p-acp dt jc n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 522 Page 246
4115 2. It is a place of privacy, any one is admitted into your lower rooms, but very familiar friends only into your Chambers, 2. It is a place of privacy, any one is admitted into your lower rooms, but very familiar Friends only into your Chambers, crd pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, d pi vbz vvn p-acp po22 jc n2, p-acp av j-jn n2 av-j p-acp po22 n2, (25) sermon (DIV2) 523 Page 246
4116 when those of the same family would be more retired and private, they chuse Chambers for that privacy; when those of the same family would be more retired and private, they choose Chambers for that privacy; c-crq d pp-f dt d n1 vmd vbi av-dc vvn cc j, pns32 vvb n2 p-acp d n1; (25) sermon (DIV2) 523 Page 246
4117 our more hidden private fellowship with our friends, or near relations is in our Chambers. our more hidden private fellowship with our Friends, or near relations is in our Chambers. po12 n1 vvn j n1 p-acp po12 n2, cc j n2 vbz p-acp po12 n2. (25) sermon (DIV2) 523 Page 246
4118 3. A Chamber is a resting place, we eat, and drink, and have our ordinary converse with our neighbours in other rooms we lie down, and rest in our Chambers. 3. A Chamber is a resting place, we eat, and drink, and have our ordinary converse with our neighbours in other rooms we lie down, and rest in our Chambers. crd dt n1 vbz dt vvg n1, pns12 vvb, cc vvi, cc vhb po12 j n1 p-acp po12 n2 p-acp j-jn n2 pns12 vvb a-acp, cc n1 p-acp po12 n2. (25) sermon (DIV2) 524 Page 247
4119 These three things I should think may make us to understand the Spouses meaning in this metaphorical expression, These three things I should think may make us to understand the Spouses meaning in this metaphorical expression, d crd n2 pns11 vmd vvi vmb vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi dt n2 vvg p-acp d j n1, (25) sermon (DIV2) 525 Page 247
4120 and what it is that she glorieth in. and what it is that she Glorieth in. cc r-crq pn31 vbz cst pns31 vvz p-acp. (25) sermon (DIV2) 525 Page 247
4121 The Lord my King hath heard me, and taken me up into the nearest degrees of close & private communion with him, where my Soul enjoyeth him, in the most heavenly, free, and most familiar manner. The Lord my King hath herd me, and taken me up into the nearest Degrees of close & private communion with him, where my Soul Enjoyeth him, in the most heavenly, free, and most familiar manner. dt n1 po11 n1 vhz vvn pno11, cc vvn pno11 a-acp p-acp dt js n2 pp-f j cc j n1 p-acp pno31, c-crq po11 n1 vvz pno31, p-acp dt av-ds j, j, cc av-ds j-jn n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 525 Page 247
4144 We have heard her promise, which I told you might be considered as an argument to enforce her Petition, We have herd her promise, which I told you might be considered as an argument to enforce her Petition, pns12 vhb vvn po31 n1, r-crq pns11 vvd pn22 vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno31 vvi, (25) sermon (DIV2) 530 Page 248
4122 Qu. 2. But how cometh the Spouse thus soon to glory, who but now was praying that the Lord would draw her, and facitly complained for the want of the manifestations of his Divine Grace? how soon is her tone altered? she but now groaned, Qu. 2. But how comes the Spouse thus soon to glory, who but now was praying that the Lord would draw her, and facitly complained for the want of the manifestations of his Divine Grace? how soon is her tone altered? she but now groaned, n1 crd cc-acp q-crq vvz dt n1 av av p-acp n1, r-crq p-acp av vbds vvg cst dt n1 vmd vvi pno31, cc av-j vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f po31 j-jn n1? uh-crq av vbz po31 n1 vvn? pns31 p-acp av vvd, (25) sermon (DIV2) 526 Page 247
4123 as one that could not get up the Stairs, now she glories that she was brought into the Kings: Chambers. as one that could not get up the Stairs, now she Glories that she was brought into the Kings: Chambers. c-acp pi cst vmd xx vvi a-acp dt n2, av pns31 vvz cst pns31 vbds vvn p-acp dt n2: n2. (25) sermon (DIV2) 526 Page 247
4124 To which I answer two things. 1. Possibly she speaketh but in the dialect of Faith; To which I answer two things. 1. Possibly she speaks but in the dialect of Faith; p-acp r-crq pns11 vvb crd n2. crd av-j pns31 vvz p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (25) sermon (DIV2) 526 Page 247
4125 you know the Apostle calleth Faith the Evidence of things not seen. you know the Apostle calls Faith the Evidence of things not seen. pn22 vvb dt n1 vvz n1 dt n1 pp-f n2 xx vvn. (25) sermon (DIV2) 527 Page 247
4126 It (like God) calls the things that are not as if they were, and often forgets the future tense, and speaks in the Present or Praeterperfect Tense. It (like God) calls the things that Are not as if they were, and often forgets the future tense, and speaks in the Present or Preterperfect Tense. pn31 (j np1) vvz dt n2 cst vbr xx p-acp cs pns32 vbdr, cc av vvz dt j-jn n1, cc vvz p-acp dt j cc n1 n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 527 Page 247
4127 The believing Soul, while it is in the dungeon of a desertion, being assured the Lord will do it, can say; The believing Soul, while it is in the dungeon of a desertion, being assured the Lord will do it, can say; dt j-vvg n1, cs pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vbg vvn dt n1 vmb vdi pn31, vmb vvi; (25) sermon (DIV2) 527 Page 247
4128 The Lord hath brought me into his Chambers. And thus those must necessarily understand it, who with Piscator, by the Chambers understand Heaven, and Glory. The Lord hath brought me into his Chambers. And thus those must necessarily understand it, who with Piscator, by the Chambers understand Heaven, and Glory. dt n1 vhz vvn pno11 p-acp po31 n2. cc av d vmb av-j vvi pn31, r-crq p-acp n1, p-acp dt n2 vvb n1, cc n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 527 Page 247
4129 2. But I rather think the words are to be understood as they lie before us: 2. But I rather think the words Are to be understood as they lie before us: crd p-acp pns11 av-c vvb dt n2 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp pno12: (25) sermon (DIV2) 528 Page 247
4130 She is heard while she is speaking; She is herd while she is speaking; pns31 vbz vvn cs pns31 vbz vvg; (25) sermon (DIV2) 528 Page 247
4131 while she prayeth, Lord draw me; she is drawn, and is in Heaven e're she is aware of it; while she Prayeth, Lord draw me; she is drawn, and is in Heaven ever she is aware of it; cs pns31 vvz, n1 vvb pno11; pns31 vbz vvn, cc vbz p-acp n1 av pns31 vbz j pp-f pn31; (25) sermon (DIV2) 528 Page 247
4132 thus the learned Mercer expounds it. If you understand the words in the first sense. thus the learned Mercer expounds it. If you understand the words in the First sense. av dt j n1 vvz pn31. cs pn22 vvb dt n2 p-acp dt ord n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 528 Page 247
4133 They speak the vertue and efficacy of faith, the believer by vertue of it, can look upon things as done, which yet are to be done, They speak the virtue and efficacy of faith, the believer by virtue of it, can look upon things as done, which yet Are to be done, pns32 vvb dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f pn31, vmb vvi p-acp n2 p-acp vdn, r-crq av vbr pc-acp vbi vdn, (25) sermon (DIV2) 529 Page 247
4134 why? because the Soul eyeth the promise, and knoweth, that he who hath promised is both able, and faithful. why? Because the Soul eyeth the promise, and Knoweth, that he who hath promised is both able, and faithful. q-crq? c-acp dt n1 vvz dt n1, cc vvz, cst pns31 r-crq vhz vvn vbz d j, cc j. (25) sermon (DIV2) 529 Page 247
4135 If a debt be owing to you, from an able, and an honest man; If a debt be owing to you, from an able, and an honest man; cs dt n1 vbb vvg p-acp pn22, p-acp dt j, cc dt j n1; (25) sermon (DIV2) 529 Page 247
4136 you say it is as good mony as any in your purse, you count you have so much as that debt maketh, addition to your estate. you say it is as good money as any in your purse, you count you have so much as that debt makes, addition to your estate. pn22 vvb pn31 vbz a-acp j n1 c-acp d p-acp po22 n1, pn22 vvb pn22 vhb av av-d c-acp cst n1 vvz, n1 p-acp po22 n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 529 Page 247
4137 Gods hand is an able hand, and he is faithful, the Soul may count upon it, that it hath so much either in Grace or glory, God's hand is an able hand, and he is faithful, the Soul may count upon it, that it hath so much either in Grace or glory, npg1 n1 vbz dt j n1, cc pns31 vbz j, dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp pn31, cst pn31 vhz av av-d d p-acp n1 cc n1, (25) sermon (DIV2) 529 Page 247
4138 as the Lord hath promised it. as the Lord hath promised it. c-acp dt n1 vhz vvn pn31. (25) sermon (DIV2) 529 Page 247
4139 If you take the words in the latter sense (as I shall do) they inform you of the efficacy of Prayer, spiritual, fervent prayer, it availeth much; If you take the words in the latter sense (as I shall do) they inform you of the efficacy of Prayer, spiritual, fervent prayer, it availeth much; cs pn22 vvb dt n2 p-acp dt d n1 (c-acp pns11 vmb vdi) pns32 vvb pn22 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, j, j n1, pn31 vvz av-d; (25) sermon (DIV2) 529 Page 248
4140 while the believer is speaking, God is answering. I proceed to the latter part of the Text. while the believer is speaking, God is answering. I proceed to the latter part of the Text. cs dt n1 vbz vvg, np1 vbz vvg. pns11 vvb p-acp dt d n1 pp-f dt np1 (25) sermon (DIV2) 529 Page 248
4141 We will be glad, and rejoice in thee, and remember thy loves more than Wine; We will be glad, and rejoice in thee, and Remember thy loves more than Wine; pns12 vmb vbi j, cc vvi p-acp pno21, cc vvb po21 n2 av-dc cs n1; (25) sermon (DIV2) 530 Page 248
4142 we have heard the Spouses petition, Draw me, she prayed for Divine Grace, that might both sweetly, we have herd the Spouses petition, Draw me, she prayed for Divine Grace, that might both sweetly, pns12 vhb vvn dt n2 vvb, vvb pno11, pns31 vvd p-acp j-jn n1, cst vmd d av-j, (25) sermon (DIV2) 530 Page 248
4143 and powerfully draw her Soul after Christ. and powerfully draw her Soul After christ. cc av-j vvi po31 n1 p-acp np1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 530 Page 248
4145 an argument drawn from the glory of God, and the concern of it, in the answer; we will run after thee. an argument drawn from the glory of God, and the concern of it, in the answer; we will run After thee. dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt vvb pp-f pn31, p-acp dt n1; pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno21. (25) sermon (DIV2) 530 Page 248
4146 A prayer for the best things, and to receive them for the best end, to make her more holy. A prayer for the best things, and to receive them for the best end, to make her more holy. dt n1 p-acp dt js n2, cc pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt av-js n1, pc-acp vvi pno31 av-dc j. (25) sermon (DIV2) 530 Page 248
4147 We have heard, how well pleasing her petition was, she had no sooner prayed, but God answereth, and she recognizeth her answer; We have herd, how well pleasing her petition was, she had no sooner prayed, but God Answers, and she recognizeth her answer; pns12 vhb vvn, c-crq av vvg po31 n1 vbds, pns31 vhd av-dx av-c vvn, cc-acp np1 vvz, cc pns31 vvz po31 n1; (25) sermon (DIV2) 530 Page 248
4148 My Lord the King (saith she) hath brought me into his Chambers; My Lord the King (Says she) hath brought me into his Chambers; po11 n1 dt n1 (vvz pns31) vhz vvn pno11 p-acp po31 n2; (25) sermon (DIV2) 530 Page 248
4149 now she cometh to shew the effects this quick and gracious answer had and would have upon her. She mentioneth three. now she comes to show the effects this quick and gracious answer had and would have upon her. She mentioneth three. av pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi dt n2 d j cc j n1 vhd cc vmd vhi p-acp pno31. pns31 vvz crd. (25) sermon (DIV2) 530 Page 248
4150 The first (as some if not too critically distinguish) respecting her heart: We will be glad. 2. The second respecting the action of the whole man: We will rejoice in thee. The First (as Some if not too critically distinguish) respecting her heart: We will be glad. 2. The second respecting the actium of the Whole man: We will rejoice in thee. dt ord (c-acp d cs xx av av-j vvi) vvg po31 n1: pns12 vmb vbi j. crd dt ord vvg dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1: pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno21. (25) sermon (DIV2) 530 Page 248
4151 3. The third respecting the record of it: We will remember thy loves more than Wine. 3. The third respecting the record of it: We will Remember thy loves more than Wine. crd dt ord vvg dt n1 pp-f pn31: pns12 vmb vvi po21 n2 av-dc cs n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 530 Page 248
4152 This now distinguished her spiritual affection, from a foolish transient passion. We will exalt, or be glad. This now distinguished her spiritual affection, from a foolish Transient passion. We will exalt, or be glad. d av vvn po31 j n1, p-acp dt j j n1. pns12 vmb vvi, cc vbi j. (25) sermon (DIV2) 530 Page 248
4153 ] the Radix NONLATINALPHABET is very often used in Scripture, I will point you to 3 or 4 other Texts, from whence you may gather the sense of it, Is. 65. 19. And I will rejoice in Hierusalem, ] the Radix is very often used in Scripture, I will point you to 3 or 4 other Texts, from whence you may gather the sense of it, Is. 65. 19. And I will rejoice in Jerusalem, ] dt fw-la vbz av av vvn p-acp n1, pns11 vmb vvi pn22 p-acp crd cc crd j-jn n2, p-acp c-crq pn22 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31, np1 crd crd cc pns11 vmb vvi p-acp np1, (25) sermon (DIV2) 531 Page 248
4154 and joy in my People, Pro. 23. 24. The Father of the Righteous shall greatly rejoice, Psal. 21. 5. The King shall joy in thy strength. and joy in my People, Pro 23. 24. The Father of the Righteous shall greatly rejoice, Psalm 21. 5. The King shall joy in thy strength. cc n1 p-acp po11 n1, np1 crd crd dt n1 pp-f dt j vmb av-j vvi, np1 crd crd dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp po21 n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 531 Page 248
4155 So Psal. 2. 11. Psal. 13. 11. My heart shall rejoice in thy Salvation. So Psalm 2. 11. Psalm 13. 11. My heart shall rejoice in thy Salvation. av np1 crd crd np1 crd crd po11 n1 vmb vvi p-acp po21 n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 531 Page 248
4156 Psal. 16. 9. Zech. 9. 9. Forster thinks it rather signifieth the expression of the Joy of the heart, by some outward gesture, than the meer internal affection. Psalm 16. 9. Zechariah 9. 9. Forster thinks it rather signifies the expression of the Joy of the heart, by Some outward gesture, than the mere internal affection. np1 crd crd np1 crd crd np1 vvz pn31 av-c vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp d j n1, cs dt j j n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 531 Page 248
4157 It doubtless signifies the highest affection of the heart upon its union with its desired object. It doubtless signifies the highest affection of the heart upon its Union with its desired Object. pn31 av-j vvz dt js n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp po31 j-vvn n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 531 Page 248
4158 We will be glad. ] the Radical word is NONLATINALPHABET which signifieth to rejoice, and to be merry, and is very often in the old Testament, used to express the gladness of the heart. Exod. 4. 14. The rejoicing of a Virgin in a dance, Jer. 31. 13. I shall not insist upon that critical distinction which some make betwixt these words, restraining the one to the inward affection, the other to the more outward expression; We will be glad. ] the Radical word is which signifies to rejoice, and to be merry, and is very often in the old Testament, used to express the gladness of the heart. Exod 4. 14. The rejoicing of a Virgae in a dance, Jer. 31. 13. I shall not insist upon that critical distinction which Some make betwixt these words, restraining the one to the inward affection, the other to the more outward expression; pns12 vmb vbi j. ] dt j n1 vbz r-crq vvz p-acp vvb, cc p-acp vbb j, cc vbz av av p-acp dt j n1, vvd pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1. np1 crd crd dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, np1 crd crd pns11 vmb xx vvi p-acp d j n1 r-crq d vvb p-acp d n2, vvg dt crd p-acp dt j n1, dt j-jn p-acp dt av-dc j n1; (25) sermon (DIV2) 532 Page 248
4159 nor do I think it will hold but clearly both these are expressed by these two words, whither distinctly, or jointly I shall not determine, and the sense is this. nor do I think it will hold but clearly both these Are expressed by these two words, whither distinctly, or jointly I shall not determine, and the sense is this. ccx vdb pns11 vvb pn31 vmb vvi cc-acp av-j d d vbr vvn p-acp d crd n2, c-crq av-j, cc av-j pns11 vmb xx vvi, cc dt n1 vbz d. (25) sermon (DIV2) 532 Page 249
4160 O Lord thou hast heard my prayer; O Lord thou hast herd my prayer; sy n1 pns21 vh2 vvn po11 n1; (25) sermon (DIV2) 532 Page 249
4161 thou hast granted the request of my lips, thou hast brought me into thy Royal Chambers, admitted me to Spiritual, secret, thou hast granted the request of my lips, thou hast brought me into thy Royal Chambers, admitted me to Spiritual, secret, pns21 vh2 vvn dt n1 pp-f po11 n2, pns21 vh2 vvn pno11 p-acp po21 j n2, vvn pno11 p-acp j, j-jn, (25) sermon (DIV2) 532 Page 249
4162 and most sweet communion with thee. and most sweet communion with thee. cc av-ds j n1 p-acp pno21. (25) sermon (DIV2) 532 Page 249
4163 Our hearts shall be most highly affected with thee, and our outward man most highly expressive of our inward affections. It follows; Our hearts shall be most highly affected with thee, and our outward man most highly expressive of our inward affections. It follows; po12 n2 vmb vbi av-ds av-j vvn p-acp pno21, cc po12 j n1 av-ds av-j j pp-f po12 j n2. pn31 vvz; (25) sermon (DIV2) 532 Page 249
4164 We will remember thy Loves more then Wine. This is the third thing she promiseth. We will Remember thy Loves more then Wine. This is the third thing she promises. pns12 vmb vvi po21 ng1 n1 av n1. d vbz dt ord n1 pns31 vvz. (25) sermon (DIV2) 532 Page 249
4165 I shall be very short in the explication of this phrase, more fully opening the terms, I shall be very short in the explication of this phrase, more Fully opening the terms, pns11 vmb vbi av j p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, av-dc av-j vvg dt n2, (25) sermon (DIV2) 533 Page 249
4166 when I come to handle the Proposition, I shall raise from them. when I come to handle the Proposition, I shall raise from them. c-crq pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi dt n1, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp pno32. (25) sermon (DIV2) 533 Page 249
4167 Only this, the Heb. word is NONLATINALPHABET we met with it before, v. 2. the Septuagint translate it NONLATINALPHABET the difference is founded I conceive in the cognation of the two words, signifying Loves, and Breasts, they differ only in the points, Only this, the Hebrew word is we met with it before, v. 2. the septuagint translate it the difference is founded I conceive in the cognation of the two words, signifying Loves, and Breasts, they differ only in the points, j d, dt np1 n1 vbz pns12 vvd p-acp pn31 a-acp, n1 crd dt n1 vvb pn31 dt n1 vbz vvn pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt crd n2, vvg vvz, cc n2, pns32 vvb av-j p-acp dt n2, (25) sermon (DIV2) 533 Page 249
4168 but suppose it were thy Breasts, a figure must still be acknowledged, because the breasts are near the heart, but suppose it were thy Breasts, a figure must still be acknowledged, Because the breasts Are near the heart, cc-acp vvb pn31 vbdr po21 n2, dt n1 vmb av vbi vvn, c-acp dt n2 vbr av-j dt n1, (25) sermon (DIV2) 533 Page 249
4169 and that is the seat of love, so that the sense still must be thy loves, thy gracious influences. More then Wine, that is more then those things which are most pleasant, and delightful to us; and that is the seat of love, so that the sense still must be thy loves, thy gracious influences. More then Wine, that is more then those things which Are most pleasant, and delightful to us; cc d vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, av cst dt n1 av vmb vbi po21 n2, po21 j n2. dc cs n1, cst vbz av-dc cs d n2 r-crq vbr av-ds j, cc j p-acp pno12; (25) sermon (DIV2) 533 Page 249
4170 but I opened this, v. 2. It follows, but I opened this, v. 2. It follows, cc-acp pns11 vvd d, n1 crd pn31 vvz, (25) sermon (DIV2) 533 Page 249
4171 The upright love thee ] in the Hebrew it is Ʋprightnesses, or Ʋpright things love thee; so the Hebrew word properly signifieth. The upright love thee ] in the Hebrew it is Ʋprightnesses, or Ʋpright things love thee; so the Hebrew word properly signifies. dt j n1 pno21 ] p-acp dt njp pn31 vbz n2, cc av-j n2 vvb pno21; av dt njp n1 av-j vvz. (25) sermon (DIV2) 534 Page 249
4172 The same word is used, Psal. 17. 2. Thy Eyes shall behold upright things. The same word is used, Psalm 17. 2. Thy Eyes shall behold upright things. dt d n1 vbz vvn, np1 crd crd po21 n2 vmb vvi av-j n2. (25) sermon (DIV2) 534 Page 249
4173 The word is found in this form, Psal. 9. 9. He shall judge the world in righteousness, The word is found in this from, Psalm 9. 9. He shall judge the world in righteousness, dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp d n1, np1 crd crd pns31 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp n1, (25) sermon (DIV2) 534 Page 249
4174 and the people in uprightnesses, so Prov. 1. 3. Is. 33. 15. Prov. 2. 9. Psal. 58. •2. and the people in Uprightnesses, so Curae 1. 3. Is. 33. 15. Curae 2. 9. Psalm 58. •2. cc dt n1 p-acp n2, av np1 crd crd np1 crd crd np1 crd crd np1 crd n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 534 Page 249
4175 Psal. 75. 3. If we expound it (as the letter of the Text is) in the abstract the question will be whether it should be read in ▪ the Nominative case, uprightnesses love thee, or in the Ablative, in uprightnesses, they, that is, the Virgins love thee. If in the first sense, the meaning is this: Psalm 75. 3. If we expound it (as the Letter of the Text is) in the abstract the question will be whither it should be read in ▪ the Nominative case, Uprightnesses love thee, or in the Ablative, in Uprightnesses, they, that is, the Virgins love thee. If in the First sense, the meaning is this: np1 crd crd cs pns12 vvb pn31 (c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz) p-acp dt n-jn dt n1 vmb vbi c-crq pn31 vmd vbi vvn p-acp ▪ dt j n1, n2 vvb pno21, cc p-acp dt j, p-acp n2, pns32, cst vbz, dt n2 vvb pno21. cs p-acp dt ord n1, dt n1 vbz d: (25) sermon (DIV2) 534 Page 249
4176 Whatsoever is good, and right, is to be found in thee, all the graces love thee, that is, cleave and are united unto thee. Whatsoever is good, and right, is to be found in thee, all the graces love thee, that is, cleave and Are united unto thee. r-crq vbz j, cc j-jn, vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno21, d dt n2 vvb pno21, cst vbz, vvb cc vbr vvn p-acp pno21. (25) sermon (DIV2) 535 Page 249
4177 The fulness of grace dwelled in him, and all vertues, and graces were made perfect in him. The fullness of grace dwelled in him, and all Virtues, and graces were made perfect in him. dt n1 pp-f n1 vvd p-acp pno31, cc d n2, cc n2 vbdr vvn j p-acp pno31. (25) sermon (DIV2) 535 Page 249
4178 But although this be a truth, yet I do not take it to be the sense of the Text, But although this be a truth, yet I do not take it to be the sense of the Text, p-acp cs d vbb dt n1, av pns11 vdb xx vvi pn31 pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (25) sermon (DIV2) 535 Page 249
4179 and in my further discourses on this Song, I shall have occasion once and again to discourse that subject. and in my further discourses on this Song, I shall have occasion once and again to discourse that Subject. cc p-acp po11 jc n2 p-acp d n1, pns11 vmb vhi n1 a-acp cc av pc-acp vvi d n-jn. (25) sermon (DIV2) 535 Page 249
4180 Secondly, It may be read in the Ablative case. In uprightnesses they love thee; that is (as Buxtorf expounds it) Rectissimè, fortiter. The Saints love thee most intirely, sincerely, strongly, thus it will afford us this lesson; Secondly, It may be read in the Ablative case. In Uprightnesses they love thee; that is (as Buxtorf expounds it) Rectissimè, fortiter. The Saints love thee most entirely, sincerely, strongly, thus it will afford us this Lesson; ord, pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1. p-acp n2 pns32 vvb pno21; cst vbz (c-acp np1 vvz pn31) np1, fw-la. dt n2 vvb pno21 av-ds av-j, av-j, av-j, av pn31 vmb vvi pno12 d n1; (25) sermon (DIV2) 536 Page 250
4181 That the Saints love to Christ is a most strong, sincere, and entire love. The Virgins love Christ in uprightnesses, not in word, and in tongue only: That the Saints love to christ is a most strong, sincere, and entire love. The Virgins love christ in Uprightnesses, not in word, and in tongue only: cst dt n2 vvb p-acp np1 vbz dt av-ds j, j, cc j n1. dt ng1 n1 np1 p-acp n2, xx p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1 av-j: (25) sermon (DIV2) 536 Page 250
4182 but in deed and in truth, as St. John expoundeth it; they love him with a true, and perfect heart. but in deed and in truth, as Saint John expoundeth it; they love him with a true, and perfect heart. p-acp p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1, p-acp n1 np1 vvz pn31; pns32 vvb pno31 p-acp dt j, cc j n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 536 Page 250
4183 But this will fall in the handling of the Doctrine, which will arise from the third sense, which is more generally accepted, and which I shall embrace. But this will fallen in the handling of the Doctrine, which will arise from the third sense, which is more generally accepted, and which I shall embrace. p-acp d vmb vvi p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1, r-crq vmb vvi p-acp dt ord n1, r-crq vbz av-dc av-j vvn, cc r-crq pns11 vmb vvi. (25) sermon (DIV2) 536 Page 250
4184 Thirdly, Therefore I agree with those who think the Abstract is here put for the Concrete; Thirdly, Therefore I agree with those who think the Abstract is Here put for the Concrete; ord, av pns11 vvb p-acp d r-crq vvb dt j-jn vbz av vvn p-acp dt j; (25) sermon (DIV2) 537 Page 250
4185 uprightnesses, for the most upright persons. The quality for the persons indued with that excellent quality; Uprightnesses, for the most upright Persons. The quality for the Persons endued with that excellent quality; n2, p-acp dt av-ds j n2. dt n1 p-acp dt n2 vvn p-acp d j n1; (25) sermon (DIV2) 537 Page 250
4186 a very ordinary way of speaking in the Hebrew, and indeed most languages ▪ No wonder (my beloved!) that I should love thee, for there is not an upright Soul in the world, but loves thee; a very ordinary Way of speaking in the Hebrew, and indeed most languages ▪ No wonder (my Beloved!) that I should love thee, for there is not an upright Soul in the world, but loves thee; dt j j n1 pp-f vvg p-acp dt njp, cc av ds n2 ▪ uh-dx n1 (po11 j-vvn!) cst pns11 vmd vvi pno21, p-acp pc-acp vbz xx dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, cc-acp vvz pno21; (25) sermon (DIV2) 537 Page 250
4187 and the more there is of uprightness in any Soul, the more that Soul loves thee; and the more there is of uprightness in any Soul, the more that Soul loves thee; cc dt dc pc-acp vbz pp-f n1 p-acp d n1, dt av-dc cst n1 vvz pno21; (25) sermon (DIV2) 537 Page 250
4188 Uprightnesses love thee. Thus now I have largely opened this excellent Text. Uprightnesses love thee. Thus now I have largely opened this excellent Text. n2 vvb pno21. av av pns11 vhb av-j vvn d j np1 (25) sermon (DIV2) 537 Page 250
4189 The Propositions I shall observe from it and handle them (if God please) in their order, are these that follow. The Propositions I shall observe from it and handle them (if God please) in their order, Are these that follow. dt n2 pns11 vmb vvi p-acp pn31 cc vvi pno32 (cs np1 vvb) p-acp po32 n1, vbr d cst vvb. (25) sermon (DIV2) 538 Page 250
4190 Souls must first be drawn by God before they will come to Christ, or run after him, Souls must First be drawn by God before they will come to christ, or run After him, n2 vmb ord vbi vvn p-acp np1 c-acp pns32 vmb vvi p-acp np1, cc vvi p-acp pno31, (25) sermon (DIV2) 539 Page 250
4191 and it is their duty to pray, that they may be so drawn. The Soul being drawn, shall and will run after Christ. and it is their duty to pray, that they may be so drawn. The Soul being drawn, shall and will run After christ. cc pn31 vbz po32 n1 pc-acp vvi, cst pns32 vmb vbi av vvn. dt n1 vbg vvn, vmb cc vmb vvi p-acp np1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 539 Page 250
4192 That Gods drawing one Soul, will be a means to make many run after him. That God is often very quick in answering his Peoples Prayers. That God's drawing one Soul, will be a means to make many run After him. That God is often very quick in answering his Peoples Prayers. d n2 vvg crd n1, vmb vbi dt n2 pc-acp vvi d vvn p-acp pno31. cst np1 vbz av av j p-acp vvg po31 ng1 n2. (25) sermon (DIV2) 541 Page 250
4193 That Jesus Christ hath Chambers, into which he sometimes brings his Peoples Souls. That jesus christ hath Chambers, into which he sometime brings his Peoples Souls. cst np1 np1 vhz n2, p-acp r-crq pns31 av vvz po31 ng1 n2. (25) sermon (DIV2) 543 Page 250
4194 That Jesus Christ is the singular object of the Saints joy, in the middest of its m•st excellent enjoyments. That jesus christ is the singular Object of the Saints joy, in the midst of its m•st excellent enjoyments. cst np1 np1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 av-ds j n2. (25) sermon (DIV2) 544 Page 250
4195 The G•ace receiving Soul, will remember his loves more than Wine. The G•ace receiving Soul, will Remember his loves more than Wine. dt n1 vvg n1, vmb vvi po31 n2 av-dc cs n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 545 Page 250
4196 The upright Soul will love the Lord Jesus Christ, and the more upright a Soul is, the more it will love him The upright Soul will love the Lord jesus christ, and the more upright a Soul is, the more it will love him dt j n1 vmb vvi dt n1 np1 np1, cc dt av-dc av-j dt n1 vbz, dt av-dc pn31 vmb vvi pno31 (25) sermon (DIV2) 546 Page 250
4197 Sermon X•VII Canticles 1. 4. Drawme, and We will run after thee. Sermon X•VII Canticles 1. 4. Drawn, and We will run After thee. n1 np1 n2 crd crd n1, cc pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno21. (26) sermon (DIV2) 546 Page 251
4198 I Come to handle more largely those Propositions from this second Petition of the Spouse, which in my last discourse I had no more time, I Come to handle more largely those Propositions from this second Petition of the Spouse, which in my last discourse I had no more time, pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi av-dc av-j d n2 p-acp d vvb vvb pp-f dt n1, r-crq p-acp po11 ord n1 pns11 vhd dx dc n1, (26) sermon (DIV2) 547 Page 251
4199 but to name, the first of which was this. but to name, the First of which was this. cc-acp p-acp n1, dt ord pp-f r-crq vbds d. (26) sermon (DIV2) 547 Page 251
4200 Prop. Souls must first be drawn by God before they can come to, or run after the Lord Jesus Christ. Prop. Souls must First be drawn by God before they can come to, or run After the Lord jesus christ. np1 n2 vmb ord vbi vvn p-acp np1 c-acp pns32 vmb vvi p-acp, cc vvi p-acp dt n1 np1 np1. (26) sermon (DIV2) 548 Page 251
4218 it is a fire that so softens the wax, and hardeneth the clay, and this agreeth with what we have in Scripture. it is a fire that so softens the wax, and Hardeneth the clay, and this agreeth with what we have in Scripture. pn31 vbz dt n1 cst av vvz dt n1, cc vvz dt n1, cc d vvz p-acp r-crq pns12 vhb p-acp n1. (26) sermon (DIV2) 550 Page 252
4201 I noted to you in my explication of this Petition, that there are two principal usages of this word Draw, in Holy Writ, it sometimes signifieth an alluring by fair carriage and persuasions. I noted to you in my explication of this Petition, that there Are two principal usages of this word Draw, in Holy Writ, it sometime signifies an alluring by fair carriage and persuasions. pns11 vvd p-acp pn22 p-acp po11 n1 pp-f d vvb, cst a-acp vbr crd j-jn n2 pp-f d n1 vvb, p-acp j vvn, pn31 av vvz dt vvg p-acp j n1 cc n2. (26) sermon (DIV2) 549 Page 251
4202 2. Sometimes a constraining by force and power; 2. Sometime a constraining by force and power; crd av dt vvg p-acp n1 cc n1; (26) sermon (DIV2) 549 Page 251
4203 both ways the Lord draweth those Souls that come to Christ, or that run after him, he draweth them suaviter, and fortiter, sweetly, and yet powerfully. both ways the Lord draws those Souls that come to christ, or that run After him, he draws them Suaviter, and fortiter, sweetly, and yet powerfully. d n2 dt n1 vvz d n2 cst vvb p-acp np1, cc d vvb p-acp pno31, pns31 vvz pno32 n1, cc fw-la, av-j, cc av av-j. (26) sermon (DIV2) 549 Page 251
4204 1. There is a drawing by Afflictions, and Chastisements. Afflictions are the Lords Cords. 1. There is a drawing by Afflictions, and Chastisements. Afflictions Are the lords Cords. crd pc-acp vbz dt vvg p-acp n2, cc n2. n2 vbr dt n2 n2. (26) sermon (DIV2) 550 Page 251
4205 If (saith Job, ch. 36. 8, 9.) they be bound in Fetters, and be holden in Cords of Affliction. If (Says Job, changed. 36. 8, 9.) they be bound in Fetters, and be held in Cords of Affliction. cs (vvz np1, vvn. crd crd, crd) pns32 vbb vvn p-acp n2, cc vbi vvn p-acp n2 pp-f n1. (26) sermon (DIV2) 550 Page 251
4206 Then he sheweth them their work, and their transgressions wherein they have exceeded, he openeth their Ear to discipline, Then he shows them their work, and their transgressions wherein they have exceeded, he Openeth their Ear to discipline, cs pns31 vvz pno32 po32 n1, cc po32 n2 c-crq pns32 vhb vvn, pns31 vvz po32 n1 p-acp n1, (26) sermon (DIV2) 550 Page 251
4207 and commandeth them that they return from iniquity. and commands them that they return from iniquity. cc vvz pno32 cst pns32 vvb p-acp n1. (26) sermon (DIV2) 550 Page 251
4208 Thus the Lord drew Manasses, he was bound by Fetters, and carried into Babylon, and when he was in affliction he besought the Lord his God, Thus the Lord drew Manasses, he was bound by Fetters, and carried into Babylon, and when he was in affliction he besought the Lord his God, av dt n1 vvd np1, pns31 vbds vvn p-acp n2, cc vvd p-acp np1, cc c-crq pns31 vbds p-acp n1 pns31 vvd dt n1 po31 n1, (26) sermon (DIV2) 550 Page 251
4209 and humbled himself greatly before the God of his Fathers, and prayed unto him, and he was entreated of him, and humbled himself greatly before the God of his Father's, and prayed unto him, and he was entreated of him, cc vvd px31 av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, cc vvd p-acp pno31, cc pns31 vbds vvn pp-f pno31, (26) sermon (DIV2) 550 Page 251
4210 and heard his supplication, — It is added v. 13. Then Manasses knew that the Lord he was God. I know that Bernard thus interpreteth this Text (tho he restrains it not to that sense) but I must crave leave to dissent from so great a Person, not only because I find scarce any Interpreters agreeing with him, and herd his supplication, — It is added v. 13. Then Manasses knew that the Lord he was God. I know that Bernard thus interpreteth this Text (though he restrains it not to that sense) but I must crave leave to dissent from so great a Person, not only Because I find scarce any Interpreters agreeing with him, cc vvd po31 n1, — pn31 vbz vvn n1 crd av np1 vvd cst dt n1 pns31 vbds np1. pns11 vvb cst np1 av vvz d n1 (cs pns31 vvz pn31 xx p-acp d n1) cc-acp pns11 vmb vvi n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp av j dt n1, xx av-j c-acp pns11 vvb av-j d n2 vvg p-acp pno31, (26) sermon (DIV2) 550 Page 251
4211 but because then the thing here prayed for, must be Afflictions, which I do not know we are commanded to pray for, but Because then the thing Here prayed for, must be Afflictions, which I do not know we Are commanded to pray for, cc-acp c-acp cs dt n1 av vvd p-acp, vmb vbi n2, r-crq pns11 vdb xx vvi pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp, (26) sermon (DIV2) 550 Page 251
4212 and I am sure nature restraineth us in such a Petition; and I am sure nature restraineth us in such a Petition; cc pns11 vbm j n1 vvz pno12 p-acp d dt vvb; (26) sermon (DIV2) 550 Page 251
4213 neither are afflictions in their own tendency drawing Cords, they are rather called Cords and Fetters to signify their pinching effects, than that God ordinarily useth them to draw Souls by unto himself; neither Are afflictions in their own tendency drawing Cords, they Are rather called Cords and Fetters to signify their pinching effects, than that God ordinarily uses them to draw Souls by unto himself; d vbr n2 p-acp po32 d n1 vvg n2, pns32 vbr av-c vvn n2 cc n2 pc-acp vvi po32 vvg n2, cs cst np1 av-j vvz pno32 p-acp vvb n2 p-acp p-acp px31; (26) sermon (DIV2) 550 Page 252
4214 we read of one Thief upon the Cross converted at his last hour, and of one Manasses converted by Festers, we read of one Thief upon the Cross converted At his last hour, and of one Manasses converted by Festers, pns12 vvb pp-f crd n1 p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp po31 ord n1, cc pp-f crd np1 vvn p-acp n2, (26) sermon (DIV2) 550 Page 252
4215 but you have but a single instance of each in Holy Writ, and let me further add, Manasses his affliction was but Fetters, and Imprisonment, nothing that affected his head, and made him unfit to do any thing but to attend the distempers of his Body; but you have but a single instance of each in Holy Writ, and let me further add, Manasses his affliction was but Fetters, and Imprisonment, nothing that affected his head, and made him unfit to do any thing but to attend the distempers of his Body; cc-acp pn22 vhb p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d p-acp j vvn, cc vvb pno11 av-jc vvi, np1 po31 n1 vbds p-acp n2, cc n1, pix cst vvd po31 n1, cc vvd pno31 j pc-acp vdi d n1 cc-acp pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f po31 n1; (26) sermon (DIV2) 550 Page 252
4216 nor indeed is there any drawing vertue in an affliction, it rather naturally alienateth the Soul from God: nor indeed is there any drawing virtue in an affliction, it rather naturally alienateth the Soul from God: ccx av vbz pc-acp d vvg n1 p-acp dt n1, pn31 av av-j vvz dt n1 p-acp np1: (26) sermon (DIV2) 550 Page 252
4217 in my experience in the work of the Ministry, I have known many good Men and Women bettered by Affliction; but I never knew a bad man or woman, by affliction brought home to God; in my experience in the work of the Ministry, I have known many good Men and Women bettered by Affliction; but I never knew a bad man or woman, by affliction brought home to God; p-acp po11 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns11 vhb vvn d j n2 cc n2 vvn p-acp n1; p-acp pns11 av-x vvd dt j n1 cc n1, p-acp n1 vvn av-an p-acp np1; (26) sermon (DIV2) 550 Page 252
4219 David saith, before he was afflicted he went astray, but his affliction had learned him to keep Gods Statutes, Psal. 119. But it is said of Ahaz, 2 Chron. 28. 22. In the time of his distress he trespassed more against the Lord; This is that King Ahaz; David Says, before he was afflicted he went astray, but his affliction had learned him to keep God's Statutes, Psalm 119. But it is said of Ahaz, 2 Chronicles 28. 22. In the time of his distress he trespassed more against the Lord; This is that King Ahaz; np1 vvz, c-acp pns31 vbds vvn pns31 vvd av, cc-acp po31 n1 vhd vvn pno31 pc-acp vvi npg1 n2, np1 crd p-acp pn31 vbz vvn pp-f np1, crd np1 crd crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 pns31 vvd av-dc p-acp dt n1; d vbz d n1 np1; (26) sermon (DIV2) 550 Page 252
4220 and I am sure the same is said of the body of Israelites, Amos 4. 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. God followed them with judgment after judgment, yet they returned not unto him. and I am sure the same is said of the body of Israelites, Amos 4. 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. God followed them with judgement After judgement, yet they returned not unto him. cc pns11 vbm j dt d vbz vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd crd, crd, crd, crd, crd, crd np1 vvd pno32 p-acp n1 p-acp n1, av pns32 vvd xx p-acp pno31. (26) sermon (DIV2) 550 Page 252
4221 Afflictions are good remembrancers to them who have learned their duty before, but they must be some particular afflictions, that give leisure for Instructions to be then first given, Afflictions Are good remembrancers to them who have learned their duty before, but they must be Some particular afflictions, that give leisure for Instructions to be then First given, n2 vbr j n2 p-acp pno32 r-crq vhb vvn po32 n1 a-acp, cc-acp pns32 vmb vbi d j n2, cst vvb n1 p-acp n2 pc-acp vbi av ord vvn, (26) sermon (DIV2) 550 Page 252
4222 or time for the digestion of them, if they can be given. or time for the digestion of them, if they can be given. cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32, cs pns32 vmb vbi vvn. (26) sermon (DIV2) 550 Page 252
4223 I conclude in short, whatever use God may sometimes make of Afflictions, it is not the drawing by them, which the Spouse here prays for. I conclude in short, whatever use God may sometime make of Afflictions, it is not the drawing by them, which the Spouse Here prays for. pns11 vvb p-acp j, r-crq n1 np1 vmb av vvi pp-f n2, pn31 vbz xx dt vvg p-acp pno32, r-crq dt n1 av vvz p-acp. (26) sermon (DIV2) 550 Page 252
4224 Secondly, There is a drawing by liberal distributions of mercies of common Providence. Secondly, There is a drawing by liberal distributions of Mercies of Common Providence. ord, pc-acp vbz dt vvg p-acp j n2 pp-f n2 pp-f j n1. (26) sermon (DIV2) 551 Page 252
4225 Thus God saith, Hosea 11. 4. I drew them with the Cords of a man, with bands of love, So Jer. 31. 3. With loving kindness have I drawn thee, Love is of a drawing nature, it is like the hook, in the intrails of a Creature, which draweth more forcibly, Thus God Says, Hosea 11. 4. I drew them with the Cords of a man, with bans of love, So Jer. 31. 3. With loving kindness have I drawn thee, Love is of a drawing nature, it is like the hook, in the entrails of a Creature, which draws more forcibly, av np1 vvz, np1 crd crd pns11 vvd pno32 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, p-acp n2 pp-f n1, av np1 crd crd p-acp j-vvg n1 vhb pns11 vvn pno21, n1 vbz pp-f dt vvg n1, pn31 vbz av-j dt n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vvz av-dc av-j, (26) sermon (DIV2) 551 Page 252
4226 than Cords fastened to the flesh, and outward part; than Cords fastened to the Flesh, and outward part; cs n2 vvn p-acp dt n1, cc j n1; (26) sermon (DIV2) 551 Page 252
4227 But experience teacheth us that this is not a sufficient Cord to draw Sinners Souls to God, God in his parable of the Vineyard, Isaiah 5. repeats what he had done for the Israelites, But experience Teaches us that this is not a sufficient Cord to draw Sinners Souls to God, God in his parable of the Vineyard, Isaiah 5. repeats what he had done for the Israelites, cc-acp n1 vvz pno12 d d vbz xx dt j n1 pc-acp vvi n2 n2 p-acp np1, np1 p-acp po31 n1 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd vvz r-crq pns31 vhd vdn p-acp dt np2, (26) sermon (DIV2) 551 Page 252
4228 and concludes, v. 4. What could have been done more to my Vineyard that I have not done in it? Yet when he looked, it should bring forth Grapes, it brought forth wild Grapes; and concludes, v. 4. What could have been done more to my Vineyard that I have not done in it? Yet when he looked, it should bring forth Grapes, it brought forth wild Grapes; cc vvz, n1 crd q-crq vmd vhi vbn vdn n1 p-acp po11 n1 cst pns11 vhb xx vdn p-acp pn31? av c-crq pns31 vvd, pn31 vmd vvi av n2, pn31 vvd av j n2; (26) sermon (DIV2) 551 Page 252
4229 Oppression instead of Judgment, and a cry instead of righteousness? How many thousands are there in the world, that are incompassed with Mercies of this nature, they have healthy bodies, pleasing relations, full barns, plentiful estates, they want nothing, Oppression instead of Judgement, and a cry instead of righteousness? How many thousands Are there in the world, that Are encompassed with mercies of this nature, they have healthy bodies, pleasing relations, full Barns, plentiful estates, they want nothing, n1 av pp-f n1, cc dt vvb av pp-f n1? q-crq d crd vbr a-acp p-acp dt n1, cst vbr vvn p-acp n2 pp-f d n1, pns32 vhb j n2, vvg n2, j n2, j n2, pns32 vvb pix, (26) sermon (DIV2) 551 Page 253
4230 yet are they Enemies to God, and to the Cross of Christ; yet Are they Enemies to God, and to the Cross of christ; av vbr pns32 n2 p-acp np1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (26) sermon (DIV2) 551 Page 253
4231 nor do the People of God, ordinarily run most after, or walk most close with God, nor do the People of God, ordinarily run most After, or walk most close with God, ccx vdb dt n1 pp-f np1, av-jn vvd av-ds p-acp, cc vvb av-ds av-j p-acp np1, (26) sermon (DIV2) 551 Page 253
4232 when they most abound with the good things of this life. when they most abound with the good things of this life. c-crq pns32 av-ds vvb p-acp dt j n2 pp-f d n1. (26) sermon (DIV2) 551 Page 253
4233 Gods People, Jer. 2. that followed him in a Wilderness, and in a land of droughts, forsook him when they came into a land that flowed with Milk and Hony; God's People, Jer. 2. that followed him in a Wilderness, and in a land of droughts, forsook him when they Come into a land that flowed with Milk and Honey; npg1 n1, np1 crd d vvd pno31 p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, vvd pno31 c-crq pns32 vvd p-acp dt n1 cst vvd p-acp n1 cc n1; (26) sermon (DIV2) 551 Page 253
4234 whence Agur prayed as much against Riches, left he should (being full) blaspheme God, whence Agur prayed as much against Riches, left he should (being full) Blaspheme God, c-crq vvb vvd c-acp av-d p-acp n2, vvd pns31 vmd (vbg j) vvb np1, (26) sermon (DIV2) 551 Page 253
4365 and the power of his own will, and the proximate cause of a mans repentance, faith, holiness, must be in himself. and the power of his own will, and the proximate cause of a men Repentance, faith, holiness, must be in himself. cc dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1, cc dt j n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1, n1, n1, vmb vbi p-acp px31. (26) sermon (DIV2) 566 Page 260
4235 as against poverty. And even the man according to Gods own heart, offended more, when he was come to sit upon his Throne in Hierusalem, than when he was hunted like a Partridge in the Wilderness, as against poverty. And even the man according to God's own heart, offended more, when he was come to fit upon his Throne in Jerusalem, than when he was hunted like a Partridge in the Wilderness, c-acp p-acp n1. cc av dt n1 vvg p-acp n2 d n1, vvn av-dc, c-crq pns31 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1 p-acp np1, cs c-crq pns31 vbds vvn av-j dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (26) sermon (DIV2) 551 Page 253
4236 and knew not where to rest, and this is seen in our ordinary experience. and knew not where to rest, and this is seen in our ordinary experience. cc vvd xx c-crq pc-acp vvi, cc d vbz vvn p-acp po12 j n1. (26) sermon (DIV2) 551 Page 253
4237 3. God draweth us (thirdly) by the potent arguments of the Gospel, as it lieth before us to be read, 3. God draws us (Thirdly) by the potent Arguments of the Gospel, as it lies before us to be read, crd np1 vvz pno12 (ord) p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, c-acp pn31 vvz p-acp pno12 pc-acp vbi vvn, (26) sermon (DIV2) 552 Page 253
4238 or as it is opened, and applied to us by the Ministry of the Word. or as it is opened, and applied to us by the Ministry of the Word. cc c-acp pn31 vbz vvn, cc vvd p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (26) sermon (DIV2) 552 Page 253
4239 Man hath a tunable ear, and is a reasonable Creature, so as arguments have a great force upon humane nature, Man hath a tunable ear, and is a reasonable Creature, so as Arguments have a great force upon humane nature, n1 vhz dt j n1, cc vbz dt j n1, av c-acp n2 vhb dt j n1 p-acp j n1, (26) sermon (DIV2) 552 Page 253
4240 and the more, as any of us are more knowing and rational, and able to raise conclusions from Principles. Into this sense Interpreters do interpret those words of our Saviour, John 12. 42. When I shall be lifted up, I will draw all men after me, after my death upon the Cross, I will send my Apostles up and down the world, to be witnesses of my death, resurrection and ascension, and the more, as any of us Are more knowing and rational, and able to raise conclusions from Principles. Into this sense Interpreters do interpret those words of our Saviour, John 12. 42. When I shall be lifted up, I will draw all men After me, After my death upon the Cross, I will send my Apostles up and down the world, to be Witnesses of my death, resurrection and Ascension, cc dt av-dc, c-acp d pp-f pno12 vbr av-dc vvg cc j, cc j pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp n2. p-acp d n1 n2 vdb vvi d n2 pp-f po12 n1, np1 crd crd c-crq pns11 vmb vbi vvn a-acp, pns11 vmb vvi d n2 p-acp pno11, p-acp po11 n1 p-acp dt n1, pns11 vmb vvi po11 n2 a-acp cc a-acp dt n1, pc-acp vbi n2 pp-f po11 n1, n1 cc n1, (26) sermon (DIV2) 552 Page 253
4241 and to persuade men to receive me in my true notion, as the true Messias and Saviour of the world. and to persuade men to receive me in my true notion, as the true Messias and Saviour of the world. cc pc-acp vvi n2 pc-acp vvi pno11 p-acp po11 j n1, c-acp dt j np1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1. (26) sermon (DIV2) 552 Page 253
4242 Accordingly the Apostle tells the Corinthians that Christ had committed to them the word of Reconciliation. Now then (saith he, 2 Cor. 5. 20.) We, as Embassadours for Christ, Accordingly the Apostle tells the Corinthians that christ had committed to them the word of Reconciliation. Now then (Says he, 2 Cor. 5. 20.) We, as ambassadors for christ, av-vvg dt n1 vvz dt np1 cst np1 vhd vvn p-acp pno32 dt n1 pp-f n1. av cs (vvz pns31, crd np1 crd crd) pns12, c-acp n2 p-acp np1, (26) sermon (DIV2) 552 Page 253
4243 as tho God did beseech you by us, we p•ay you in Christs stead to be reconciled to God; as though God did beseech you by us, we p•ay you in Christ stead to be reconciled to God; c-acp cs np1 vdd vvi pn22 p-acp pno12, pns12 vmb pn22 p-acp npg1 n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp np1; (26) sermon (DIV2) 552 Page 253
4244 and this must be the meaning of that command to the Servants, Luke 14, 23. Compel them to come in, Christ is not there speaking to Magistrates, or of their duty, and this must be the meaning of that command to the Servants, Lycia 14, 23. Compel them to come in, christ is not there speaking to Magistrates, or of their duty, cc d vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp dt n2, av crd, crd vvb pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp, np1 vbz xx a-acp vvg p-acp n2, cc pp-f po32 n1, (26) sermon (DIV2) 552 Page 253
4245 but of the duty of Ministers, who have no power from him to compel any, but of the duty of Ministers, who have no power from him to compel any, cc-acp pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2, r-crq vhb dx n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp vvb d, (26) sermon (DIV2) 552 Page 253
4246 but by a lively and powerful Preaching the Gospel, the potent arguments of which set home upon reasonable and ingenuous Souls, by the gifts God hath given to his Ministers have a kind of compulsory force, but by a lively and powerful Preaching the Gospel, the potent Arguments of which Set home upon reasonable and ingenuous Souls, by the Gifts God hath given to his Ministers have a kind of compulsory force, cc-acp p-acp dt j cc j vvg dt n1, dt j n2 pp-f r-crq vvd av-an p-acp j cc j n2, p-acp dt n2 np1 vhz vvn p-acp po31 n2 vhb dt n1 pp-f j n1, (26) sermon (DIV2) 552 Page 253
4247 and power in them, and the Apostle tells us, that Faith comes by hearing, Rom. 10. and as men are by it drawn to Christ; and power in them, and the Apostle tells us, that Faith comes by hearing, Rom. 10. and as men Are by it drawn to christ; cc n1 p-acp pno32, cc dt n1 vvz pno12, cst n1 vvz p-acp vvg, np1 crd cc p-acp n2 vbr p-acp pn31 vvn p-acp np1; (26) sermon (DIV2) 552 Page 253
4248 so they are also by it drawn after him, and therefore Peter exhorts Christians, 1 Pet. 2. 2. As new born babes to desire the sincere milk of the Word, that they might grow thereby. so they Are also by it drawn After him, and Therefore Peter exhorts Christians, 1 Pet. 2. 2. As new born babes to desire the sincere milk of the Word, that they might grow thereby. av pns32 vbr av p-acp pn31 vvn p-acp pno31, cc av np1 vvz np1, crd np1 crd crd p-acp j j-vvn n2 pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, cst pns32 vmd vvi av. (26) sermon (DIV2) 552 Page 253
4249 The believing Soul followeth Christ, in the scent or favour of his precious Ointments. It is the publishing of the Gospel that makes the name of Christ an Ointment poured out. The believing Soul follows christ, in the scent or favour of his precious Ointments. It is the publishing of the Gospel that makes the name of christ an Ointment poured out. dt j-vvg n1 vvz np1, p-acp dt vvb cc n1 pp-f po31 j n2. pn31 vbz dt vvg pp-f dt n1 cst vvz dt n1 pp-f np1 dt n1 vvd av. (26) sermon (DIV2) 552 Page 253
4329 but if the power of the Agent be greater than that of the Patient, then the Patient is subdued and conquered to the will of the Agent. but if the power of the Agent be greater than that of the Patient, then the Patient is subdued and conquered to the will of the Agent. cc-acp cs dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbi jc cs d pp-f dt n1, cs dt n1 vbz vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (26) sermon (DIV2) 563 Page 258
4250 Fourthly, God may be said to draw men by the common motions of his Spirit, impressing good thoughts upon us, either upon occasion of his Providential dispensations, or while we read or hear the word; Fourthly, God may be said to draw men by the Common motions of his Spirit, impressing good thoughts upon us, either upon occasion of his Providential dispensations, or while we read or hear the word; ord, np1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp vvb n2 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po31 n1, vvg j n2 p-acp pno12, av-d p-acp n1 pp-f po31 np1 n2, cc cs pns12 vvb cc vvi dt n1; (26) sermon (DIV2) 553 Page 254
4251 some say that there is a common Ministration of the Spirit attending the preaching of the word, sufficient to assist every Soul that will, to repent, Some say that there is a Common Ministration of the Spirit attending the preaching of the word, sufficient to assist every Soul that will, to Repent, d vvb cst pc-acp vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 vvg dt vvg pp-f dt n1, j pc-acp vvi d n1 cst vmb, pc-acp vvi, (26) sermon (DIV2) 553 Page 254
4252 and believe, and to do what God requires of us in order to Salvation; and believe, and to do what God requires of us in order to Salvation; cc vvi, cc pc-acp vdi r-crq np1 vvz pp-f pno12 p-acp n1 p-acp n1; (26) sermon (DIV2) 553 Page 254
4253 that the holy Spirit doth ordinarily attend the preaching of the word, and suggest to and imprint upon the hearts of those that hear it, some good thoughts, is what will not be denied; that the holy Spirit does ordinarily attend the preaching of the word, and suggest to and imprint upon the hearts of those that hear it, Some good thoughts, is what will not be denied; cst dt j n1 vdz av-j vvi dt vvg pp-f dt n1, cc vvi p-acp cc vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f d cst vvb pn31, d j n2, vbz q-crq vmb xx vbi vvn; (26) sermon (DIV2) 553 Page 254
4254 I believe there are but few who have used to attend the preaching of the Gospel, where it hath been faithfully, I believe there Are but few who have used to attend the preaching of the Gospel, where it hath been faithfully, pns11 vvb pc-acp vbr p-acp d r-crq vhb vvn pc-acp vvi dt vvg pp-f dt n1, c-crq pn31 vhz vbn av-j, (26) sermon (DIV2) 553 Page 254
4255 and livelily preach'd, but must own, that he hath heard the Lord standing at his door, and knocking. and livelily preached, but must own, that he hath herd the Lord standing At his door, and knocking. cc av-j vvn, cc-acp vmb vvi, cst pns31 vhz vvn dt n1 vvg p-acp po31 n1, cc vvg. (26) sermon (DIV2) 553 Page 254
4256 But still the question is whether this be all the drawing which the Spouse here begs, No doubt but she begs such a cause, such operations of a cause as should be productive of the effect. But still the question is whither this be all the drawing which the Spouse Here begs, No doubt but she begs such a cause, such operations of a cause as should be productive of the Effect. p-acp av dt n1 vbz cs d vbb d dt vvg r-crq dt n1 av vvz, dx n1 cc-acp pns31 vvz d dt n1, d n2 pp-f dt n1 c-acp vmd vbi j pp-f dt n1. (26) sermon (DIV2) 553 Page 254
4257 The effects are coming unto Christ, running after Christ. The effects Are coming unto christ, running After christ. dt n2 vbr vvg p-acp np1, vvg p-acp np1. (26) sermon (DIV2) 553 Page 254
4258 Coming is not expresly mentioned in this Text, but it is Joh. 6. 44. No man cometh unto me, Coming is not expressly mentioned in this Text, but it is John 6. 44. No man comes unto me, vvg vbz xx av-j vvn p-acp d n1, cc-acp pn31 vbz np1 crd crd dx n1 vvz p-acp pno11, (26) sermon (DIV2) 553 Page 254
4259 except the Father who hath sent me, draw him, and it is included in the term running. The question therefore must be whether such a drawing as is by common mercies, by the preaching of the Gospel, or by the common work of the Holy Spirit, all which reprobates may have, is sufficient to innable a Soul (yet a stranger to God) to come to Christ, except the Father who hath sent me, draw him, and it is included in the term running. The question Therefore must be whither such a drawing as is by Common Mercies, by the preaching of the Gospel, or by the Common work of the Holy Spirit, all which Reprobates may have, is sufficient to innable a Soul (yet a stranger to God) to come to christ, c-acp dt n1 r-crq vhz vvn pno11, vvb pno31, cc pn31 vbz vvd p-acp dt n1 vvg. dt n1 av vmb vbi cs d dt vvg c-acp vbz p-acp j n2, p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1, cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1, d r-crq n2-jn vmb vhi, vbz j pc-acp j-u dt n1 (av dt n1 p-acp np1) pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, (26) sermon (DIV2) 553 Page 254
4260 or to innable any Soul already come to Christ, to run after him. I think not, or to innable any Soul already come to christ, to run After him. I think not, cc p-acp j-u d n1 av vvn p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31. pns11 vvb xx, (26) sermon (DIV2) 553 Page 254
4261 and therefore I conclude in the last place; and Therefore I conclude in the last place; cc av pns11 vvb p-acp dt ord n1; (26) sermon (DIV2) 553 Page 254
4262 5. That both in the Souls first motions to Christ, and its further motions after him, the Lord putteth forth a powerful influence of his Spirit of grace, beyond the arguments of the word, the suasion of his Minister and the common work of the Spirit, attending all faithful preaching of the Gospel This I take to be that drawing, the Spouse here prayeth for and which our Saviour mentions, John 6. 44. (as some think with an allusion to the phrase of this Text) nay some bring that Text, John 6 44. to prove this Book quoted in the New Testament) This I firmly believe, 5. That both in the Souls First motions to christ, and its further motions After him, the Lord putteth forth a powerful influence of his Spirit of grace, beyond the Arguments of the word, the suasion of his Minister and the Common work of the Spirit, attending all faithful preaching of the Gospel This I take to be that drawing, the Spouse Here Prayeth for and which our Saviour mentions, John 6. 44. (as Some think with an allusion to the phrase of this Text) nay Some bring that Text, John 6 44. to prove this Book quoted in the New Testament) This I firmly believe, crd cst d p-acp dt n2 ord n2 p-acp np1, cc pn31|vbz jc n2 p-acp pno31, dt n1 vvz av dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, vvg d j vvg pp-f dt n1 d pns11 vvb pc-acp vbi d vvg, dt n1 av vvz p-acp cc r-crq po12 n1 n2, np1 crd crd (c-acp d vvb p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1) uh-x d vvb cst n1, np1 crd crd p-acp vvi d n1 vvn p-acp dt j n1) d pns11 av-j vvb, (26) sermon (DIV2) 554 Page 254
4263 because I am convinced, there is such a work of the Spirit necessary, and that both as to the Souls first coming to God, Because I am convinced, there is such a work of the Spirit necessary, and that both as to the Souls First coming to God, c-acp pns11 vbm vvn, pc-acp vbz d dt n1 pp-f dt n1 j, cc cst d c-acp p-acp dt n2 ord vvg p-acp np1, (26) sermon (DIV2) 554 Page 254
4330 Let us take an instance in Physick; we will suppose a Stomach oppressed with wind, or peccant humors; Let us take an instance in Physic; we will suppose a Stomach oppressed with wind, or peccant humours; vvb pno12 vvi dt n1 p-acp n1; pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 vvn p-acp n1, cc j n2; (26) sermon (DIV2) 563 Page 258
4264 and further walking with God, tho as to the latter the Soul being renewed, and sanct•fied there be a far less influence necessary than as to the former, and further walking with God, though as to the latter the Soul being renewed, and sanct•fied there be a Far less influence necessary than as to the former, cc av-jc vvg p-acp np1, av c-acp p-acp dt d dt n1 vbg vvn, cc vvd pc-acp vbi dt av-j dc n1 j cs a-acp p-acp dt j, (26) sermon (DIV2) 554 Page 254
4265 yet even after sanctification, the Apostle tells us that we are kept by the power of God through Faith to Salvation, and Christ tells his Disciples that without him, they could do nothing, Joh. 15. 3. And St. Paul saith, 2 Gal. 20. I live, yet not I, yet even After sanctification, the Apostle tells us that we Are kept by the power of God through Faith to Salvation, and christ tells his Disciples that without him, they could do nothing, John 15. 3. And Saint Paul Says, 2 Gal. 20. I live, yet not I, av av p-acp n1, dt n1 vvz pno12 cst pns12 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1, cc np1 vvz po31 n2 cst p-acp pno31, pns32 vmd vdi pix, np1 crd crd cc n1 np1 vvz, crd np1 crd pns11 vvb, av xx pns11, (26) sermon (DIV2) 554 Page 254
4266 but Christ liveth in me, and the life which I now live, I live by the faith of the Son of God. but christ lives in me, and the life which I now live, I live by the faith of the Son of God. cc-acp np1 vvz p-acp pno11, cc dt n1 r-crq pns11 av vvi, pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (26) sermon (DIV2) 554 Page 255
4267 But indeed the great question is upon the first. But indeed the great question is upon the First. p-acp av dt j n1 vbz p-acp dt ord. (26) sermon (DIV2) 554 Page 255
4268 Arminians will grant special grace to believers, but no more than common grace to all men in astate of unbelief. Let us therefore first enquire, Arminians will grant special grace to believers, but no more than Common grace to all men in astate of unbelief. Let us Therefore First inquire, njp2 vmb vvi j n1 p-acp n2, p-acp dx dc cs j n1 p-acp d n2 p-acp n1 pp-f n1. vvb pno12 av ord vvi, (26) sermon (DIV2) 554 Page 255
4269 1. Whither there be not something of a divine power and influence necessary to cause any Soul to come to Christ, beyond the Preaching of the Word, 1. Whither there be not something of a divine power and influence necessary to cause any Soul to come to christ, beyond the Preaching of the Word, crd c-crq pc-acp vbb xx pi pp-f dt j-jn n1 cc n1 j pc-acp vvi d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1, (26) sermon (DIV2) 555 Page 255
4270 and that common concurrence of the Spirit with the word Preached and all the suasions and arguments can be used by Ministers; and that Common concurrence of the Spirit with the word Preached and all the suasions and Arguments can be used by Ministers; cc cst j n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vvn cc d dt n2 cc n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n2; (26) sermon (DIV2) 555 Page 255
4271 and of what nature this p•wer is. and of what nature this p•wer is. cc pp-f r-crq n1 d n1 vbz. (26) sermon (DIV2) 555 Page 255
4272 We affirm it, Jesuites, and Arminians deny it; let me shew you upon what arguments we assert it, I shall not instance in all or the 4th part of what hath been or might be said, only speak something to satisfy you, remembring that I am now preaching a Sermon, not writing a controversy. We affirm it, Jesuits, and Arminians deny it; let me show you upon what Arguments we assert it, I shall not instance in all or the 4th part of what hath been or might be said, only speak something to satisfy you, remembering that I am now preaching a Sermon, not writing a controversy. pns12 vvb pn31, np2, cc njp2 vvb pn31; vvb pno11 vvi pn22 p-acp r-crq n2 pns12 vvb pn31, pns11 vmb xx n1 p-acp d cc dt ord n1 pp-f r-crq vhz vbn cc vmd vbi vvn, av-j vvi pi pc-acp vvi pn22, vvg cst pns11 vbm av vvg dt n1, xx vvg dt n1. (26) sermon (DIV2) 556 Page 255
4273 1. Those who assert that there needeth no such act of the divine power, must necessarily make man a God to himself; 1. Those who assert that there needs no such act of the divine power, must necessarily make man a God to himself; crd d r-crq vvb cst a-acp vvz dx d n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, vmb av-j vvi n1 dt n1 p-acp px31; (26) sermon (DIV2) 557 Page 255
4274 I mean the Author of the greatest Spiritual and Eternal good, both in respect of action and fruition, whatsoever is moved, is moved from a living principle within self, or from another: I mean the Author of the greatest Spiritual and Eternal good, both in respect of actium and fruition, whatsoever is moved, is moved from a living principle within self, or from Another: pns11 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt js j cc j j, av-d p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, r-crq vbz vvn, vbz vvn p-acp dt vvg n1 p-acp n1, cc p-acp j-jn: (26) sermon (DIV2) 557 Page 255
4275 Either man is moved to Christ as drawn by the Father, or from a principle of life within himself. Either man is moved to christ as drawn by the Father, or from a principle of life within himself. d n1 vbz vvn p-acp np1 c-acp vvn p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp px31. (26) sermon (DIV2) 557 Page 255
4276 I know they will say it is from his own power of willing; now besides the multitude of Scriptures, which this is opposed to, Eph. 2. 1. You hath he quickned, who were dead in Trespasses and Sins, Psal. 110. 3. The People shall be a willing People in the day of thy Power, Phil. 2. 13. For it is God which worketh in you to will, I know they will say it is from his own power of willing; now beside the multitude of Scriptures, which this is opposed to, Ephesians 2. 1. You hath he quickened, who were dead in Trespasses and Sins, Psalm 110. 3. The People shall be a willing People in the day of thy Power, Philip 2. 13. For it is God which works in you to will, pns11 vvb pns32 vmb vvi pn31 vbz p-acp po31 d n1 pp-f vvg; av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, r-crq d vbz vvn p-acp, np1 crd crd pn22 vhz pns31 vvn, r-crq vbdr j p-acp n2 cc n2, np1 crd crd dt n1 vmb vbi dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, np1 crd crd p-acp pn31 vbz n1 r-crq vvz p-acp pn22 p-acp n1, (26) sermon (DIV2) 557 Page 255
4277 and to do, of his own good pleasure. I say besides these. This opinion makes man the author of the greatest good to himself. and to do, of his own good pleasure. I say beside these. This opinion makes man the author of the greatest good to himself. cc pc-acp vdi, pp-f po31 d j n1. pns11 vvb a-acp d. d n1 vvz n1 dt n1 pp-f dt js j p-acp px31. (26) sermon (DIV2) 557 Page 255
4278 1. In point of action; it makes him the author of th se gracious acts and habits by which a Soul is made meet for the inheritance of the; 1. In point of actium; it makes him the author of that se gracious acts and habits by which a Soul is made meet for the inheritance of thee; crd p-acp n1 pp-f n1; pn31 vvz pno31 dt n1 pp-f dt zz j n2 cc n2 p-acp r-crq dt n1 vbz vvn j p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32; (26) sermon (DIV2) 557 Page 255
4279 Saints of life, repentance, faith and new obedience, expresly contrary to those Scriptures, which tell us that it is given to us to believe, Phil. 1. 29. That Faith is not of our selves, it is the gift of God, Eph. 2. God gives repentance unto life, and a multitude of other Scriptures. 2. And in point of fruition too, man by this Doctrine is his own Saviour; Saints of life, Repentance, faith and new Obedience, expressly contrary to those Scriptures, which tell us that it is given to us to believe, Philip 1. 29. That Faith is not of our selves, it is the gift of God, Ephesians 2. God gives Repentance unto life, and a multitude of other Scriptures. 2. And in point of fruition too, man by this Doctrine is his own Saviour; n2 pp-f n1, n1, uh-n cc j n1, av-j j-jn p-acp d n2, r-crq vvb pno12 d pn31 vbz vvn p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi, np1 crd crd cst n1 vbz xx pp-f po12 n2, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd np1 vvz n1 p-acp n1, cc dt n1 pp-f j-jn n2. crd cc p-acp n1 pp-f n1 av, n1 p-acp d n1 vbz po31 d n1; (26) sermon (DIV2) 557 Page 255
4280 for Eternal life is every where promised to repentan•e, faith, and new obedience, which according to this principle are all works proceeding from our selves; for Eternal life is every where promised to repentan•e, faith, and new Obedience, which according to this principle Are all works proceeding from our selves; p-acp j n1 vbz d c-crq vvn p-acp vvb, n1, cc j n1, r-crq vvg p-acp d n1 vbr d n2 vvg p-acp po12 n2; (26) sermon (DIV2) 557 Page 255
4281 so man is become a Saviour to himself by this new Divinity, and the author of the highest good to himself, so man is become a Saviour to himself by this new Divinity, and the author of the highest good to himself, av n1 vbz vvn dt n1 p-acp px31 p-acp d j n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt js j p-acp px31, (26) sermon (DIV2) 557 Page 255
4282 and hath nothing to bless God for, but only making him a Man, not a Beast, for being indued with a reasonable Soul, and hath nothing to bless God for, but only making him a Man, not a Beast, for being endued with a reasonable Soul, cc vhz pix pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp, cc-acp av-j vvg pno31 dt n1, xx dt n1, p-acp vbg vvn p-acp dt j n1, (26) sermon (DIV2) 557 Page 255
4283 and living under the Gospel, he hath a power of himself to repent, to believe in Christ, to do whatsoever Eternal life is promised to in the Gospel, and living under the Gospel, he hath a power of himself to Repent, to believe in christ, to do whatsoever Eternal life is promised to in the Gospel, cc vvg p-acp dt n1, pns31 vhz dt n1 pp-f px31 pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, pc-acp vdi r-crq j n1 vbz vvn p-acp p-acp dt n1, (26) sermon (DIV2) 557 Page 256
4284 unless they will say he is beholden to God for the Covenant of Grace, annexing eternal life to these performances, unless they will say he is beholden to God for the Covenant of Grace, annexing Eternal life to these performances, cs pns32 vmb vvi pns31 vbz vvi p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvg j n1 p-acp d n2, (26) sermon (DIV2) 557 Page 256
4285 and accepting sincerity instead of perfect obedience, which yet leaves the regenerate Soul no more to bless God for, and accepting sincerity instead of perfect Obedience, which yet leaves the regenerate Soul no more to bless God for, cc vvg n1 av pp-f j n1, r-crq av vvz dt j-vvn n1 av-dx av-dc pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp, (26) sermon (DIV2) 557 Page 256
4286 than the vilest and most profane Sinner that liveth where the Gospel is preach'd, for he also hath a reasonable Soul, a will equal with others, there is a covenant of grace equally established for Judas as well as Peter (according to this Doctrine) One is under the means of Grace, than the Vilest and most profane Sinner that lives where the Gospel is preached, for he also hath a reasonable Soul, a will equal with Others, there is a Covenant of grace equally established for Judas as well as Peter (according to this Doctrine) One is under the means of Grace, cs dt js cc av-ds j n1 cst vvz c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn, c-acp pns31 av vhz dt j n1, dt n1 j-jn p-acp n2-jn, pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 av-jn vvn p-acp np1 c-acp av c-acp np1 (vvg p-acp d n1) crd vbz p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, (26) sermon (DIV2) 557 Page 256
4287 and the common aids and assistances of the Spirit, as well as the other, for the good inclination of his will to accept the terms of the Gospel which the profane person hath not, the regenerate Soul hath no body to thank but himself, and the Common aids and assistances of the Spirit, as well as the other, for the good inclination of his will to accept the terms of the Gospel which the profane person hath not, the regenerate Soul hath no body to thank but himself, cc dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, c-acp av c-acp dt n-jn, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1 r-crq dt j n1 vhz xx, dt j-vvn n1 vhz dx n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp px31, (26) sermon (DIV2) 557 Page 256
4288 and to applaud himself for the principle of goodness, of which it seems he is an author to himself. Secondly. and to applaud himself for the principle of Goodness, of which it seems he is an author to himself. Secondly. cc pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pp-f r-crq pn31 vvz pns31 vbz dt n1 p-acp px31. ord. (26) sermon (DIV2) 557 Page 256
4289 This Doctrine leaves the Soul something to glory in before God. The Apostle treating of Justification by faith, in opposition to that of works argueth thus. This Doctrine leaves the Soul something to glory in before God. The Apostle treating of Justification by faith, in opposition to that of works argue thus. d n1 vvz dt n1 pi pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp np1. dt n1 vvg pp-f n1 p-acp n1, p-acp n1 p-acp d pp-f vvz vvz av. (26) sermon (DIV2) 558 Page 256
4290 Rom. 4. 2. If Abraham were justified by works he hath whereof to glory, but not before God. Rom. 4. 2. If Abraham were justified by works he hath whereof to glory, but not before God. np1 crd crd cs np1 vbdr vvn p-acp n2 pns31 vhz c-crq pc-acp vvi, cc-acp xx p-acp np1. (26) sermon (DIV2) 558 Page 256
4291 The Proposition of that Text which alone in this case, I will make use of is, That God hath so ordered the causes in the Salvation of Man, that man hath no cause of glorying before God; The Proposition of that Text which alone in this case, I will make use of is, That God hath so ordered the Causes in the Salvation of Man, that man hath no cause of glorying before God; dt n1 pp-f d n1 r-crq av-j p-acp d n1, pns11 vmb vvi n1 pp-f vbz, cst np1 vhz av vvn dt n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cst n1 vhz dx n1 pp-f vvg p-acp np1; (26) sermon (DIV2) 558 Page 256
4292 to that purpose he speaks, Rom. 3. 27. Where is boasting then? it is excluded; to that purpose he speaks, Rom. 3. 27. Where is boasting then? it is excluded; p-acp d n1 pns31 vvz, np1 crd crd q-crq vbz vvg av? pn31 vbz vvn; (26) sermon (DIV2) 558 Page 256
4327 In all resistance there must be two parties, whose strength must be either equal, or inequal. If it be equal, there is no victory on either side. In all resistance there must be two parties, whose strength must be either equal, or inequal. If it be equal, there is no victory on either side. p-acp d n1 a-acp vmb vbi crd n2, rg-crq n1 vmb vbi d j-jn, cc j. cs pn31 vbb j-jn, pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp d n1. (26) sermon (DIV2) 563 Page 258
4293 but admitting that there needed no power, to change the heart, but what is in mans will, boasting is not excluded, a man hath wherein to glory, and that before God; he shall say Lord! but admitting that there needed no power, to change the heart, but what is in men will, boasting is not excluded, a man hath wherein to glory, and that before God; he shall say Lord! p-acp vvg cst a-acp vvd dx n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc-acp q-crq vbz p-acp ng1 n1, vvg vbz xx vvn, dt n1 vhz c-crq pc-acp vvi, cc cst p-acp np1; pns31 vmb vvi n1! (26) sermon (DIV2) 558 Page 256
4294 it is true, thou fixedst an eternal Covenant of Grace, thou madest me a man, thou gavest me the Gospel, it is true, thou fixedst an Eternal Covenant of Grace, thou Madest me a man, thou Gavest me the Gospel, pn31 vbz j, pns21 vvd2 dt j n1 pp-f n1, pns21 vvd2 pno11 dt n1, pns21 vvd2 pno11 dt n1, (26) sermon (DIV2) 558 Page 256
4295 and the preaching of it, but notwithstanding all that thou ever didst for me, I might have gone to Hell as well as a thousand more, and the preaching of it, but notwithstanding all that thou ever didst for me, I might have gone to Hell as well as a thousand more, cc dt vvg pp-f pn31, cc-acp p-acp d cst pns21 av vdd2 p-acp pno11, pns11 vmd vhi vvn p-acp n1 c-acp av c-acp dt crd dc, (26) sermon (DIV2) 558 Page 256
4296 for whom the same Covenant was made as well as me, to whom thou gavest a Soul of the same species with mine, the same Gospel, the same Preaching, the same common grace, for whom the same Covenant was made as well as me, to whom thou Gavest a Soul of the same species with mine, the same Gospel, the same Preaching, the same Common grace, p-acp ro-crq dt d n1 vbds vvn a-acp av c-acp pno11, p-acp ro-crq pns21 vvd2 dt n1 pp-f dt d n2 p-acp png11, dt d n1, dt d vvg, dt d j n1, (26) sermon (DIV2) 558 Page 256
4297 if I had not had a principle of goodness in my own will, of which my self was the cause; if I had not had a principle of Goodness in my own will, of which my self was the cause; cs pns11 vhd xx vhn dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po11 d n1, pp-f r-crq po11 n1 vbds dt n1; (26) sermon (DIV2) 558 Page 256
4298 I had been damn'd, notwithstanding all thou didst for me, as many others shall be for whom thou didst as much as for me. I had been damned, notwithstanding all thou didst for me, as many Others shall be for whom thou didst as much as for me. pns11 vhd vbn vvn, c-acp d pns21 vdd2 p-acp pno11, c-acp d n2-jn vmb vbi p-acp r-crq pns21 vdd2 p-acp av-d c-acp p-acp pno11. (26) sermon (DIV2) 558 Page 256
4299 Is not here glorying before God? Is boasting excluded by this Divinity? The main parts here as to mans Salvation are given to a mans self! Is not Here glorying before God? Is boasting excluded by this Divinity? The main parts Here as to men Salvation Are given to a men self! vbz xx av vvg p-acp np1? vbz vvg vvn p-acp d n1? dt j n2 av c-acp p-acp ng1 n1 vbr vvn p-acp dt ng1 n1! (26) sermon (DIV2) 558 Page 256
4300 For I pray observe, a man cannot repent truly, and believe, and obey the Gospel, For I pray observe, a man cannot Repent truly, and believe, and obey the Gospel, p-acp pns11 vvb vvi, dt n1 vmbx vvi av-j, cc vvi, cc vvi dt n1, (26) sermon (DIV2) 558 Page 256
4301 and perish for ever, now all these it seems a man may do from himself without any act of Divine power, inabling him more than a reprobate to do them, and perish for ever, now all these it seems a man may do from himself without any act of Divine power, enabling him more than a Reprobate to do them, cc vvi p-acp av, av d d pn31 vvz dt n1 vmb vdi p-acp px31 p-acp d n1 pp-f j-jn n1, vvg pno31 av-dc cs dt n-jn pc-acp vdi pno32, (26) sermon (DIV2) 558 Page 256
4302 but he may have a common Covenant of Grace establish'd for him, as well as others, he may have a reasonable Soul, he may have the Gospel preach'd to him, but he may have a Common Covenant of Grace established for him, as well as Others, he may have a reasonable Soul, he may have the Gospel preached to him, cc-acp pns31 vmb vhi dt j n1 pp-f n1 vvd p-acp pno31, c-acp av c-acp n2-jn, pns31 vmb vhi dt j n1, pns31 vmb vhi dt n1 vvd p-acp pno31, (26) sermon (DIV2) 558 Page 257
4303 and the common aids, and assistances of the Spirit, and yet perish for ever. and the Common aids, and assistances of the Spirit, and yet perish for ever. cc dt j n2, cc n2 pp-f dt n1, cc av vvb p-acp av. (26) sermon (DIV2) 558 Page 257
4304 So as plainly all that necessarily brings Salvation, makes the Soul meet for it, and accompanieth it; So as plainly all that necessarily brings Salvation, makes the Soul meet for it, and accompanieth it; av c-acp av-j d cst av-j vvz n1, vvz dt n1 vvb p-acp pn31, cc vvz pn31; (26) sermon (DIV2) 558 Page 257
4305 all this is from man, nothing is from God, but that, notwithstanding which, he might have perished for ever. all this is from man, nothing is from God, but that, notwithstanding which, he might have perished for ever. d d vbz p-acp n1, pix vbz p-acp np1, cc-acp cst, p-acp r-crq, pns31 vmd vhi vvn p-acp av. (26) sermon (DIV2) 558 Page 257
4306 Thirdly, This Doctrine most absurdly ascribes unequal vertues to Souls that are equal as to their species, faculties, and vertues. Thirdly, This Doctrine most absurdly ascribes unequal Virtues to Souls that Are equal as to their species, faculties, and Virtues. ord, d n1 av-ds av-j vvz j n2 p-acp n2 cst vbr j-jn c-acp p-acp po32 n2, n2, cc n2. (26) sermon (DIV2) 559 Page 257
4307 All reasonable Souls are equal, their faculties are the same, their vertues and powers the same, their Souls are under equal means, motives, aids, assistances, whence is it, that one mans will is enclined to believe, to receive Christ, to obey his laws; All reasonable Souls Are equal, their faculties Are the same, their Virtues and Powers the same, their Souls Are under equal means, motives, aids, assistances, whence is it, that one men will is inclined to believe, to receive christ, to obey his laws; d j n2 vbr j-jn, po32 n2 vbr dt d, po32 n2 cc n2 dt d, po32 n2 vbr p-acp j-jn n2, n2, n2, n2, q-crq vbz pn31, cst pi ng1 n1 vbz vvd pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vvi np1, pc-acp vvi po31 n2; (26) sermon (DIV2) 559 Page 257
4308 the others not? Are not here inequal vertues ascribed to Souls in all points equal, they are both reasonable, both have the same understandings, the same wills, the same means, the same common aids and assistances. the Others not? are not Here inequal Virtues ascribed to Souls in all points equal, they Are both reasonable, both have the same understandings, the same wills, the same means, the same Common aids and assistances. dt n2-jn xx? vbr xx av j n2 vvn p-acp n2 p-acp d n2 j-jn, pns32 vbr av-d j, d vhb dt d n2, dt d n2, dt d n2, dt d j n2 cc n2. (26) sermon (DIV2) 559 Page 257
4309 I ask then whence, if not from a mighty powerful influence of God upon one mans Soul, one mans will, more than anothers ▪ comes it to pass that the Soul of one is softned, changed, renewed, I ask then whence, if not from a mighty powerful influence of God upon one men Soul, one men will, more than another's ▪ comes it to pass that the Soul of one is softened, changed, renewed, pns11 vvb av c-crq, cs xx p-acp dt j j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp crd ng1 n1, crd ng1 n1, av-dc cs j-jn ▪ vvz pn31 pc-acp vvi cst dt n1 pp-f crd vbz vvn, vvn, j-vvn, (26) sermon (DIV2) 559 Page 257
4310 and not the Soul of another? If it be from a power in the Soul, here is a mighty inequal vertue, ascribed to one Soul more than to another, of the same species, indued with the same powers and faculties, and not the Soul of Another? If it be from a power in the Soul, Here is a mighty inequal virtue, ascribed to one Soul more than to Another, of the same species, endued with the same Powers and faculties, cc xx dt n1 pp-f n-jn? cs pn31 vbb p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, av vbz dt j j n1, vvn p-acp crd n1 av-dc cs p-acp j-jn, pp-f dt d n2, vvn p-acp dt d n2 cc n2, (26) sermon (DIV2) 559 Page 257
4311 and under the same means, aids and assistances, which is a most inaccountable thing. and under the same means, aids and assistances, which is a most inaccountable thing. cc p-acp dt d n2, n2 cc n2, r-crq vbz dt av-ds j n1. (26) sermon (DIV2) 559 Page 257
4312 4. I shall add fourthly, If there be no such distinguishing powerful influence of God, making the difference, the Apostle is contradicted, 1 Cor. 4. 7. Who maketh thee to differ from another? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? That their Souls are reasonable Souls that differ one from another in Spiritual things is evident, not only in gifts and endowments, 4. I shall add fourthly, If there be no such distinguishing powerful influence of God, making the difference, the Apostle is contradicted, 1 Cor. 4. 7. Who makes thee to differ from Another? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? That their Souls Are reasonable Souls that differ one from Another in Spiritual things is evident, not only in Gifts and endowments, crd pns11 vmb vvi j, cs pc-acp vbb dx d vvg j n1 pp-f np1, vvg dt n1, dt n1 vbz vvd, crd np1 crd crd r-crq vvz pno21 pc-acp vvi p-acp j-jn? cc q-crq vh2 pns21 cst pns21 vdd2 xx vvi? cst po32 n2 vbr j n2 cst vvb pi p-acp n-jn p-acp j n2 vbz j, xx av-j p-acp n2 cc n2, (26) sermon (DIV2) 560 Page 257
4313 but in saving spiritual habits, now (saith the Apostle) who maketh thee to differ? Admit the Apostle there, not speaking of spiritual saving habits, but in Saving spiritual habits, now (Says the Apostle) who makes thee to differ? Admit the Apostle there, not speaking of spiritual Saving habits, cc-acp p-acp vvg j n2, av (vvz dt n1) r-crq vvz pno21 pc-acp vvi? vvb dt n1 a-acp, xx vvg pp-f j j-vvg n2, (26) sermon (DIV2) 560 Page 257
4314 but of common guifts, or extraordinary gifts, certainly if it be God who in these maketh one Soul to differ from another, it is much more God, who makes a Soul to differ as to saving spiritual habits, such as make the Soul fit for the Kingdom of God, but of Common Gifts, or extraordinary Gifts, Certainly if it be God who in these makes one Soul to differ from Another, it is much more God, who makes a Soul to differ as to Saving spiritual habits, such as make the Soul fit for the Kingdom of God, cc-acp pp-f j n2, cc j n2, av-j cs pn31 vbb n1 r-crq p-acp d vvz crd n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp j-jn, pn31 vbz d dc n1, r-crq vvz dt n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp vvg j n2, d c-acp vvi dt n1 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (26) sermon (DIV2) 560 Page 257
4315 and accompany salvation, but according to this Doctrine man maketh himself to differ. and accompany salvation, but according to this Doctrine man makes himself to differ. cc vvi n1, cc-acp vvg p-acp d n1 n1 vvz px31 pc-acp vvi. (26) sermon (DIV2) 560 Page 257
4316 God doth no more for the believer than for the unbeliever, for the elect than for the reprobate Soul; God does no more for the believer than for the unbeliever, for the elect than for the Reprobate Soul; np1 vdz av-dx av-dc p-acp dt n1 cs p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt j cs p-acp dt j-jn n1; (26) sermon (DIV2) 560 Page 257
4317 so he hath not received, but may glory. so he hath not received, but may glory. av pns31 vhz xx vvn, cc-acp vmb vvi. (26) sermon (DIV2) 560 Page 257
4318 God is beholden to man for inclining his will to him, he is not beholden to God for inclining his will more than another mans. God is beholden to man for inclining his will to him, he is not beholden to God for inclining his will more than Another men. np1 vbz vvi p-acp n1 p-acp vvg po31 n1 p-acp pno31, pns31 vbz xx vvi p-acp np1 p-acp vvg po31 n1 av-dc cs j-jn n2. (26) sermon (DIV2) 560 Page 257
4319 From hence plainly appears that the Drawing here mentioned doth not signify the meer change of a mans heart or life from a principle within himself, From hence plainly appears that the Drawing Here mentioned does not signify the mere change of a men heart or life from a principle within himself, p-acp av av-j vvz cst dt vvg av vvn vdz xx vvi dt j n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp px31, (26) sermon (DIV2) 560 Page 258
4320 but a change from a new principle infused from another, from God; and therefore the Spouse here speaking to her beloved, saith, Draw me. but a change from a new principle infused from Another, from God; and Therefore the Spouse Here speaking to her Beloved, Says, Draw me. cc-acp dt vvb p-acp dt j n1 vvn p-acp j-jn, p-acp np1; cc av dt n1 av vvg p-acp po31 j-vvn, vvz, vvb pno11. (26) sermon (DIV2) 560 Page 258
4321 Thus far now I have evinced that the turning of the Soul from a state, Thus Far now I have evinced that the turning of the Soul from a state, av av-j av pns11 vhb vvn d dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (26) sermon (DIV2) 561 Page 258
4322 and course of Sin, must be the work of God, and 2. That it must be a special work, special grace, and course of since, must be the work of God, and 2. That it must be a special work, special grace, cc n1 pp-f n1, vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f np1, cc crd cst pn31 vmb vbi dt j n1, j n1, (26) sermon (DIV2) 561 Page 258
4323 but we have yet further to enquire into the nature of this great work, how God draweth the Soul that comes to him. but we have yet further to inquire into the nature of this great work, how God draws the Soul that comes to him. cc-acp pns12 vhb av av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n1, c-crq np1 vvz dt n1 cst vvz p-acp pno31. (26) sermon (DIV2) 561 Page 258
4324 This I answer in two particulars, 1. It is For•iter. 2. Suaviter. This I answer in two particulars, 1. It is For•iter. 2. Suaviter. d pns11 vvb p-acp crd n2-j, crd pn31 vbz np1. crd n1. (26) sermon (DIV2) 562 Page 258
4325 1. Powerfully. So as though the Soul may a long time oppose itself, yet it cannot finally resist it, Psal. 110. 3. Thy People shall be willing, in the day NONLATINALPHABET of thy strength, 1. Powerfully. So as though the Soul may a long time oppose itself, yet it cannot finally resist it, Psalm 110. 3. Thy People shall be willing, in the day of thy strength, crd av-j. av c-acp cs dt n1 vmb dt j n1 vvi px31, av pn31 vmbx av-j vvi pn31, np1 crd crd po21 n1 vmb vbi j, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, (26) sermon (DIV2) 563 Page 258
4326 so is the Heb. Resistance implyeth the opposition of the patient to the action of the agent; so is the Hebrew Resistance Implies the opposition of the patient to the actium of the agent; av vbz dt np1 n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (26) sermon (DIV2) 563 Page 258
4331 the Physician gives Physick to expel it, if the power of the wind, or noxious humors be above that of the Physick, the Physick is ineffectual, the wind yet rageth, the peccant humors prevail, the physician gives Physic to expel it, if the power of the wind, or noxious humours be above that of the Physic, the Physic is ineffectual, the wind yet rages, the peccant humours prevail, dt n1 vvz n1 pc-acp vvi pn31, cs dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc j n2 vbb p-acp d pp-f dt n1, dt n1 vbz j, dt n1 av vvz, dt j n2 vvi, (26) sermon (DIV2) 563 Page 258
4332 or increase, but if the strength of the Physick be more, it expelleth the wind or the peccant humour, or increase, but if the strength of the Physic be more, it expelleth the wind or the peccant humour, cc vvi, cc-acp cs dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbb av-dc, pn31 vvz dt n1 cc dt j n1, (26) sermon (DIV2) 563 Page 258
4333 though they may first make the Person sick, and struggle a great while with the Physick; such a resistance as this; though they may First make the Person sick, and struggle a great while with the Physic; such a resistance as this; cs pns32 vmb ord vvi dt n1 j, cc vvi dt j n1 p-acp dt n1; d dt n1 c-acp d; (26) sermon (DIV2) 563 Page 258
4334 may be, and is ordinarily, if not alwaies made to the grace of God; may be, and is ordinarily, if not always made to the grace of God; vmb vbi, cc vbz av-j, cs xx av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (26) sermon (DIV2) 563 Page 258
4335 especially to his common grace. God calls to the sinner for repentance, faith, new obedience, the Spirit of God concurring with the Preaching of the Gospel stands at the door, especially to his Common grace. God calls to the sinner for Repentance, faith, new Obedience, the Spirit of God concurring with the Preaching of the Gospel Stands At the door, av-j p-acp po31 j n1. np1 vvz p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, n1, j n1, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, (26) sermon (DIV2) 563 Page 258
4336 and knocks, Rev. 2. 20. The Soul saith, how shall I leave my sweet, and pleasant lusts, my sensual or carnal enjoyments. and knocks, Rev. 2. 20. The Soul Says, how shall I leave my sweet, and pleasant Lustiest, my sensual or carnal enjoyments. cc vvz, n1 crd crd dt n1 vvz, q-crq vmb pns11 vvi po11 j, cc j n2, po11 j cc j n2. (26) sermon (DIV2) 563 Page 258
4337 But there is a resistance when the strength of the Patient is above the strength which either the Agent putteth forth, But there is a resistance when the strength of the Patient is above the strength which either the Agent putteth forth, p-acp pc-acp vbz dt n1 c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt j vbz p-acp dt n1 r-crq d dt n1 vvz av, (26) sermon (DIV2) 563 Page 258
4338 or hath, so as all the action of the Agent is frustrated, and thus Grace cannot be resisted; that is, not finally resisted. It is the will of God to renew, or hath, so as all the actium of the Agent is frustrated, and thus Grace cannot be resisted; that is, not finally resisted. It is the will of God to renew, cc vhz, av c-acp d dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz vvn, cc av n1 vmbx vbi vvn; cst vbz, xx av-j vvn. pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi, (26) sermon (DIV2) 563 Page 258
4339 and change the Sinners heart, and who hath resisted his will? The Spouse, Cant. 5. 2. heareth Christ knocking at the door of her heart, and saying; and change the Sinners heart, and who hath resisted his will? The Spouse, Cant 5. 2. hears christ knocking At the door of her heart, and saying; cc vvi dt n2 n1, cc r-crq vhz vvn po31 n1? dt n1, np1 crd crd vvz np1 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc vvg; (26) sermon (DIV2) 563 Page 258
4340 Open my Love, my Dove, my Undefiled; Open my Love, my Dove, my Undefiled; vvb po11 n1, po11 n1, po11 j-vvn-u; (26) sermon (DIV2) 563 Page 258
4341 she maketh excuses, she had put off her coat, and how should she put it on? she had washed her feet, she makes excuses, she had put off her coat, and how should she put it on? she had washed her feet, pns31 vvz n2, pns31 vhd vvn a-acp po31 n1, cc q-crq vmd pns31 vvd pn31 a-acp? pns31 vhd vvn po31 n2, (26) sermon (DIV2) 563 Page 259
4342 and how should she defile them? Doth the Lord nest in that answer? no; and how should she defile them? Does the Lord nest in that answer? no; cc q-crq vmd pns31 vvi pno32? vdz dt n1 n1 p-acp d n1? uh-dx; (26) sermon (DIV2) 563 Page 259
4343 see v. 3. My beloved put in his hand by the hole of the door, and my bowels were moved for him. see v. 3. My Beloved put in his hand by the hold of the door, and my bowels were moved for him. vvb n1 crd po11 j-vvn vvi p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc po11 n2 vbdr vvn p-acp pno31. (26) sermon (DIV2) 563 Page 259
4344 It is much the same case with the Soul in its first conversion, God calls, invites, persuades, intreats the Soul to leave its sinful courses, and to turn unto God. Saith the poor Creature; It is much the same case with the Soul in its First conversion, God calls, invites, persuades, intreats the Soul to leave its sinful courses, and to turn unto God. Says the poor Creature; pn31 vbz d dt d n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 ord n1, np1 vvz, vvz, vvz, vvz dt n1 pc-acp vvi po31 j n2, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp np1. vvz dt j n1; (26) sermon (DIV2) 563 Page 259
4345 I am young, and how shall I abandon the lusts of youth, I am ingulphed in a course of profitable sinning; I am young, and how shall I abandon the Lustiest of youth, I am engulfed in a course of profitable sinning; pns11 vbm j, cc q-crq vmb pns11 vvi dt n2 pp-f n1, pns11 vbm j-vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j vvg; (26) sermon (DIV2) 563 Page 259
4346 how shall I leave my too greedy pursuit of the world, my pursuit of unjust gain, &c. Thus it resists a while. how shall I leave my too greedy pursuit of the world, my pursuit of unjust gain, etc. Thus it resists a while. q-crq vmb pns11 vvi po11 av j n1 pp-f dt n1, po11 n1 pp-f j n1, av av pn31 vvz dt n1. (26) sermon (DIV2) 563 Page 259
4347 But God will not take these answers, he at length — puts in his hand by the hole of the door, and opens it. But God will not take these answers, he At length — puts in his hand by the hold of the door, and Opens it. p-acp np1 vmb xx vvi d n2, pns31 p-acp n1 — vvz p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vvz pn31. (26) sermon (DIV2) 563 Page 259
4348 God cannot seriously act, and be finally opposed, for it is certain his power must be above the power of the Creature. 2. That he must act powerfully, appears from hence, in that the effect is upon the will, otherwise inclined, both by nature, and by custom, which is a second nature; God cannot seriously act, and be finally opposed, for it is certain his power must be above the power of the Creature. 2. That he must act powerfully, appears from hence, in that the Effect is upon the will, otherwise inclined, both by nature, and by custom, which is a second nature; np1 vmbx av-j vvi, cc vbb av-j vvn, p-acp pn31 vbz j po31 n1 vmb vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. crd cst pns31 vmb vvi av-j, vvz p-acp av, p-acp d dt n1 vbz p-acp dt n1, av vvn, av-d p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1, r-crq vbz dt ord n1; (26) sermon (DIV2) 563 Page 259
4349 I say the effect is upon the will, a Castle too strong for all the power of Hell to subdue, the will can be over-ruled by none but him that made it; I say the Effect is upon the will, a Castle too strong for all the power of Hell to subdue, the will can be overruled by none but him that made it; pns11 vvb dt n1 vbz p-acp dt n1, dt n1 av j c-acp d dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi, dt n1 vmb vbi j p-acp pix cc-acp pno31 cst vvd pn31; (26) sermon (DIV2) 563 Page 259
4350 besides, this will is otherwise inclined. 1. By nature, hence we are said to be stubborn, stiff-necked, to have sinews of Brass; beside, this will is otherwise inclined. 1. By nature, hence we Are said to be stubborn, Stiffnecked, to have sinews of Brass; a-acp, d n1 vbz av vvn. crd p-acp n1, av pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vbi j, j, pc-acp vhi n2 pp-f n1; (26) sermon (DIV2) 563 Page 259
4351 he knoweth nothing of the heart of man by nature, that knoweth not that it is averse to God. he Knoweth nothing of the heart of man by nature, that Knoweth not that it is averse to God. pns31 vvz pix pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, cst vvz xx cst pn31 vbz j p-acp np1. (26) sermon (DIV2) 563 Page 259
4352 Add to this, that custom hath the force of a second nature; how can you (saith the Prophet) that are accustomed to do evil, do well? Nothing but a powerful operation can subdue, such a mighty Prince as the will of man is, Add to this, that custom hath the force of a second nature; how can you (Says the Prophet) that Are accustomed to do evil, do well? Nothing but a powerful operation can subdue, such a mighty Prince as the will of man is, vvb p-acp d, cst n1 vhz dt n1 pp-f dt ord n1; q-crq vmb pn22 (vvz dt n1) d vbr vvn pc-acp vdi j-jn, vdb av? pi2 p-acp dt j n1 vmb vvi, d dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz, (26) sermon (DIV2) 563 Page 259
4353 nor such a mighty Tyrant as custom is. As to the point of resisting grace, we say; nor such a mighty Tyrant as custom is. As to the point of resisting grace, we say; ccx d dt j n1 p-acp n1 vbz. p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-vvg n1, pns12 vvb; (26) sermon (DIV2) 563 Page 259
4354 1. There is a common, praecedent exciting grace, this may be rejected, as the Pharisees rejected the counsel of God against themselves, for their own Salvation; 1. There is a Common, precedent exciting grace, this may be rejected, as the Pharisees rejected the counsel of God against themselves, for their own Salvation; crd pc-acp vbz dt j, j j n1, d vmb vbi vvn, p-acp dt np2 vvn dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp px32, p-acp po32 d n1; (26) sermon (DIV2) 564 Page 259
4355 thus all reprobates living under the preaching of the Gospel, resist the grace of God; thus all Reprobates living under the preaching of the Gospel, resist the grace of God; av d n2-jn vvg p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1, vvb dt n1 pp-f np1; (26) sermon (DIV2) 564 Page 259
4356 they have an enmity to the Spirit of God, Rom. 8. 6. and cannot be subject to it, hence it is, that God so often complains, Jer. 7. 14. I speak to you rising up early, they have an enmity to the Spirit of God, Rom. 8. 6. and cannot be Subject to it, hence it is, that God so often complains, Jer. 7. 14. I speak to you rising up early, pns32 vhb dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd crd cc vmbx vbi j-jn p-acp pn31, av pn31 vbz, cst np1 av av vvz, np1 crd crd pns11 vvb p-acp pn22 vvg a-acp av-j, (26) sermon (DIV2) 564 Page 259
4357 and lying down late, and you have not heard, Psal. 81. 14. I call'd you, and you have not answered; and lying down late, and you have not herd, Psalm 81. 14. I called you, and you have not answered; cc vvg a-acp av-j, cc pn22 vhb xx vvn, np1 crd crd pns11 vvd pn22, cc pn22 vhb xx vvn; (26) sermon (DIV2) 564 Page 259
4358 Christ told the Inhabitants of Hier•salem, that he would have gathered them, but they would not. christ told the Inhabitants of Hier•salem, that he would have gathered them, but they would not. np1 vvd dt n2 pp-f np1, cst pns31 vmd vhi vvn pno32, cc-acp pns32 vmd xx. (26) sermon (DIV2) 564 Page 259
4359 And hence appears that it is no wonder that Arminians who will allow none but common grace before conversion, should contend, that it may be finally resisted, for there is no doubt but all common grace may be finally resisted. And hence appears that it is no wonder that Arminians who will allow none but Common grace before conversion, should contend, that it may be finally resisted, for there is no doubt but all Common grace may be finally resisted. cc av vvz cst pn31 vbz dx n1 cst njp2 r-crq vmb vvi pix cc-acp j n1 p-acp n1, vmd vvi, cst pn31 vmb vbi av-j vvd, p-acp pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp d j n1 vmb vbi av-j vvn. (26) sermon (DIV2) 564 Page 259
4360 2. But secondly, We say there is a working, drawing grace, which may be for a while opposed, 2. But secondly, We say there is a working, drawing grace, which may be for a while opposed, crd p-acp ord, pns12 vvb pc-acp vbz dt vvg, vvg n1, r-crq vmb vbi p-acp dt n1 vvn, (26) sermon (DIV2) 565 Page 259
4361 but cannot be finally resisted. By this the Soul is regenerate, and born again, and that not after the will of the flesh, or the will of Man, but the will of God. but cannot be finally resisted. By this the Soul is regenerate, and born again, and that not After the will of the Flesh, or the will of Man, but the will of God. cc-acp vmbx vbi av-j vvn. p-acp d dt n1 vbz vvn, cc vvn av, cc cst xx p-acp dt vmb pp-f dt n1, cc dt vmb pp-f n1, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (26) sermon (DIV2) 565 Page 260
4362 This we say cannot be finally resisted; the reasons are: This we say cannot be finally resisted; the Reasons Are: d pns12 vvi vmbx vbi av-j vvd; dt n2 vbr: (26) sermon (DIV2) 565 Page 260
4363 1. Because by this God gives a new heart, and a new spirit, and causeth the Soul to walk in his statutes, as you will find, Jer. 31. 18. ch. 1. Because by this God gives a new heart, and a new Spirit, and Causes the Soul to walk in his statutes, as you will find, Jer. 31. 18. changed. crd c-acp p-acp d np1 vvz dt j n1, cc dt j n1, cc vvz dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n2, c-acp pn22 vmb vvi, np1 crd crd vvn. (26) sermon (DIV2) 566 Page 260
4364 36. v, 26. Now grace cannot be resisted but from an old heart, and indeed it is a contradiction, to say God may be resisted by a new heart. 2. Again if this grace might finally be resisted, the whole business of mans Salvation, must depend upon his own goed nature, 36. v, 26. Now grace cannot be resisted but from an old heart, and indeed it is a contradiction, to say God may be resisted by a new heart. 2. Again if this grace might finally be resisted, the Whole business of men Salvation, must depend upon his own go nature, crd crd, crd av n1 vmbx vbi vvn cc-acp p-acp dt j n1, cc av pn31 vbz dt n1, pc-acp vvi np1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1. crd av cs d n1 vmd av-j vbi vvn, dt j-jn n1 pp-f ng1 n1, vmb vvi p-acp po31 d vvb n1, (26) sermon (DIV2) 566 Page 260
4702 Secondly, As in that state, there was no need of a Christ, of a Saviour, a Redeemer, Secondly, As in that state, there was no need of a christ, of a Saviour, a Redeemer, ord, c-acp p-acp d n1, pc-acp vbds dx n1 pp-f dt np1, pp-f dt n1, dt n1, (27) sermon (DIV2) 599 Page 277
4366 Thirdly, We say there is a co-working Grace, by which (as Augustine saith) being first drawn we move, being acted, we act; Thirdly, We say there is a coworking Grace, by which (as Augustine Says) being First drawn we move, being acted, we act; ord, pns12 vvb pc-acp vbz dt j n1, p-acp r-crq (c-acp np1 vvz) vbg ord vvn pns12 vvb, vbg vvn, pns12 vvi; (26) sermon (DIV2) 567 Page 260
4367 this is that grace, which God followeth converted Souls with, that Grace, which followeth the Child of God, all the days of his life, without which he can do nothing, Job. this is that grace, which God follows converted Souls with, that Grace, which follows the Child of God, all the days of his life, without which he can do nothing, Job. d vbz d n1, r-crq np1 vvz vvn n2 p-acp, cst n1, r-crq vvz dt n1 pp-f np1, d dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vmb vdi pix, n1. (26) sermon (DIV2) 567 Page 260
4368 1•. 3. through which strengthening and assisting him, he can do all things, through which he lives, 1•. 3. through which strengthening and assisting him, he can do all things, through which he lives, n1. crd p-acp r-crq vvg cc vvg pno31, pns31 vmb vdi d n2, p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz, (26) sermon (DIV2) 567 Page 260
4369 and moves in his spiritual sphere, this is resistible in part, through that law in our members which rebelleth against the law of our mind, and moves in his spiritual sphere, this is resistible in part, through that law in our members which rebelleth against the law of our mind, cc vvz p-acp po31 j n1, d vbz j p-acp n1, p-acp d n1 p-acp po12 n2 r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, (26) sermon (DIV2) 567 Page 260
4370 and brings us into captivity to the law of sin. Hence is the spiritual combate; the lustings of the flesh against the Spirit. and brings us into captivity to the law of since. Hence is the spiritual combat; the lustings of the Flesh against the Spirit. cc vvz pno12 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. av vbz dt j n1; dt n2-vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1. (26) sermon (DIV2) 567 Page 260
4371 Yet this is but a partial resistance, not from the whole of the regenerate Soul, Yet this is but a partial resistance, not from the Whole of the regenerate Soul, av d vbz p-acp dt j n1, xx p-acp dt j-jn pp-f dt j-vvn n1, (26) sermon (DIV2) 567 Page 260
4372 but from the flesh in it, which lusteth against the Spirit, from that part which is yet unregenerate. but from the Flesh in it, which Lusteth against the Spirit, from that part which is yet unregenerate. cc-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp pn31, r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1, p-acp d n1 r-crq vbz av j. (26) sermon (DIV2) 567 Page 260
4373 Nor shall this resistance be victorious, but the same Soul that crieth out. Nor shall this resistance be victorious, but the same Soul that cries out. ccx vmb d n1 vbi j, cc-acp dt d n1 cst vvz av. (26) sermon (DIV2) 567 Page 260
4374 O wretched man, who shall deliver me from this body of Death? shall in the next words say, I thank God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Oh wretched man, who shall deliver me from this body of Death? shall in the next words say, I thank God through our Lord jesus christ. uh j n1, r-crq vmb vvi pno11 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1? vmb p-acp dt ord n2 vvb, pns11 vvb np1 p-acp po12 n1 np1 np1. (26) sermon (DIV2) 567 Page 260
4375 Thus I have shewed you how God in the drawing of a Soul to Christ worketh powerfully. Thus I have showed you how God in the drawing of a Soul to christ works powerfully. av pns11 vhb vvn pn22 c-crq np1 p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1 vvz av-j. (26) sermon (DIV2) 567 Page 260
4376 But 2dly, As he works powerfully, so he works sweetly, powerfully, so that he will be obeyed sweetly, so that he is freely obeyed, the conversion of a sinner is an act of power, but not of violence; the mystery of this lieth here: But 2dly, As he works powerfully, so he works sweetly, powerfully, so that he will be obeyed sweetly, so that he is freely obeyed, the conversion of a sinner is an act of power, but not of violence; the mystery of this lies Here: p-acp j, c-acp pns31 vvz av-j, av pns31 vvz av-j, av-j, av cst pns31 vmb vbi vvn av-j, av cst pns31 vbz av-j vvd, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp xx pp-f n1; dt n1 pp-f d vvz av: (26) sermon (DIV2) 568 Page 260
4377 Because the effect of grace is upon the will of man. Violence is then offered to us, Because the Effect of grace is upon the will of man. Violence is then offered to us, c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz p-acp dt vmb pp-f n1. n1 vbz av vvn p-acp pno12, (26) sermon (DIV2) 568 Page 260
4378 when we are compelled to actions contrary to our wills. The will is not indeed capable of violence; when we Are compelled to actions contrary to our wills. The will is not indeed capable of violence; c-crq pns12 vbr vvn p-acp n2 j-jn p-acp po12 n2. dt n1 vbz xx av j pp-f n1; (26) sermon (DIV2) 568 Page 260
4379 the will may be changed, renewed, otherwise inclined, but not forced, force can only be offered to the outward man, the will may be changed, renewed, otherwise inclined, but not forced, force can only be offered to the outward man, dt n1 vmb vbi vvn, vvn, av vvn, p-acp xx vvn, n1 vmb av-j vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1, (26) sermon (DIV2) 568 Page 260
4380 and why those who contend for a power in man, so renew, change, alter, otherwise incline his own will, should find a difficulty to allow God, and why those who contend for a power in man, so renew, change, altar, otherwise incline his own will, should find a difficulty to allow God, cc c-crq d r-crq vvb p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, av vvb, n1, vvb, av vvb po31 d n1, vmd vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi np1, (26) sermon (DIV2) 568 Page 260
4381 as much power as they claim for man, who is but a creature, I cannot understand: as much power as they claim for man, who is but a creature, I cannot understand: c-acp d n1 c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp n1, r-crq vbz p-acp dt n1, pns11 vmbx vvi: (26) sermon (DIV2) 568 Page 260
4382 Thus far I have shewed you that a Soul must be drawn before it come to Christ. Thus Far I have showed you that a Soul must be drawn before it come to christ. av av-j pns11 vhb vvn pn22 d dt n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pn31 vvi p-acp np1. (26) sermon (DIV2) 568 Page 261
4383 I have yet further to shew you that it must be drawn, or it will not run after Christ. I have yet further to show you that it must be drawn, or it will not run After christ. pns11 vhb av av-j pc-acp vvi pn22 cst pn31 vmb vbi vvn, cc pn31 vmb xx vvi p-acp np1. (26) sermon (DIV2) 568 Page 261
4384 In this drawing indeed, there needeth not such a power as in the former, the reason is because now, to will is present with the Soul (as St. Paul saith) it only wanteth strength to perform. In this drawing indeed, there needs not such a power as in the former, the reason is Because now, to will is present with the Soul (as Saint Paul Says) it only Wants strength to perform. p-acp d vvg av, a-acp vvz xx d dt n1 c-acp p-acp dt j, dt n1 vbz c-acp av, p-acp n1 vbz j p-acp dt n1 (c-acp n1 np1 vvz) pn31 av-j vvz n1 pc-acp vvi. (26) sermon (DIV2) 569 Page 261
4385 But an influence, a powerful influence there must be. I believe (said he in the Gospel) Lord help my unbelief! But an influence, a powerful influence there must be. I believe (said he in the Gospel) Lord help my unbelief! p-acp dt n1, dt j n1 a-acp vmb vbi. pns11 vvb (vvd pns31 p-acp dt n1) n1 vvb po11 n1! (26) sermon (DIV2) 569 Page 261
4386 Lord increase our faith, said the Apostles! without me you can do nothing, saith our Saviour, Joh. 15. 3. and again saith he, as the branch cannot bring forth fruit except it abide in the Vine, Lord increase our faith, said the Apostles! without me you can do nothing, Says our Saviour, John 15. 3. and again Says he, as the branch cannot bring forth fruit except it abide in the Vine, n1 vvi po12 n1, vvd dt n2! p-acp pno11 pn22 vmb vdi pix, vvz po12 n1, np1 crd crd cc av vvz pns31, p-acp dt n1 vmbx vvi av n1 c-acp pn31 vvi p-acp dt n1, (26) sermon (DIV2) 569 Page 261
4387 so no more can you except you abide in me, and 2 Cor. 3. 5. Our sufficiency is of God, we are not able of our selves so much as to think any thing, Phil. 4. 13. I can do all things through Christ that strengtheneth me; so no more can you except you abide in me, and 2 Cor. 3. 5. Our sufficiency is of God, we Are not able of our selves so much as to think any thing, Philip 4. 13. I can do all things through christ that strengtheneth me; av dx dc vmb pn22 c-acp pn22 vvb p-acp pno11, cc crd np1 crd crd po12 n1 vbz pp-f np1, pns12 vbr xx j pp-f po12 n2 av av-d c-acp pc-acp vvi d n1, np1 crd crd pns11 vmb vdi d n2 p-acp np1 cst vvz pno11; (26) sermon (DIV2) 569 Page 261
4388 we are kept by the power of God to Salvation, 1 Pet. 1. 5. The Apostle speaking of the weak Brother, saith, God is able to make him to stand. we Are kept by the power of God to Salvation, 1 Pet. 1. 5. The Apostle speaking of the weak Brother, Says, God is able to make him to stand. pns12 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1, vvn np1 crd crd dt n1 vvg pp-f dt j n1, vvz, np1 vbz j pc-acp vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi. (26) sermon (DIV2) 569 Page 261
4389 We stand in grace, Rom. 5. 3. Christ prayeth that Peters faith might not fail while Satan winnowed him like wheat. We stand in grace, Rom. 5. 3. christ Prayeth that Peter's faith might not fail while Satan winnowed him like wheat. pns12 vvb p-acp n1, np1 crd crd np1 vvz cst npg1 n1 vmd xx vvi cs np1 vvn pno31 av-j n1. (26) sermon (DIV2) 569 Page 261
4390 God giveth both to will and to do, both of his own good pleasure; but I shall not need heap up Scriptures in so plain a case. God gives both to will and to do, both of his own good pleasure; but I shall not need heap up Scriptures in so plain a case. np1 vvz d p-acp vmb cc p-acp vdb, d pp-f po31 d j n1; p-acp pns11 vmb xx vvi n1 a-acp n2 p-acp av j dt n1. (26) sermon (DIV2) 569 Page 261
4391 I shall have advantage enough to prove it from Reason, concluding from Scripture principles. I shall have advantage enough to prove it from Reason, concluding from Scripture principles. pns11 vmb vhi n1 av-d pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp n1, vvg p-acp n1 n2. (26) sermon (DIV2) 569 Page 261
4392 1. In the first place the Scripturé speaketh of the Children of God in this life as in a state of imperfection. 1. In the First place the Scripturé speaks of the Children of God in this life as in a state of imperfection. crd p-acp dt ord n1 dt np1 vvz pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1 c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (26) sermon (DIV2) 570 Page 261
4393 Not (saith the Apostle) as though we were perfect, or had already attained, Phil. 3. 12. To have no further need of Grace, speaketh a self-sufficiency, and a state of perfection, which is every where in holy writ denyed to man in this life, nothing needs be added to that man who stands in no need of the power and assistance of Divine Grace, Not (Says the Apostle) as though we were perfect, or had already attained, Philip 3. 12. To have no further need of Grace, speaks a self-sufficiency, and a state of perfection, which is every where in holy writ denied to man in this life, nothing needs be added to that man who Stands in no need of the power and assistance of Divine Grace, xx (vvz dt n1) c-acp cs pns12 vbdr j, cc vhd av vvn, np1 crd crd p-acp vhb dx jc n1 pp-f n1, vvz dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vbz d c-crq p-acp j n1 vvn p-acp n1 p-acp d n1, pix av vbb vvn p-acp d n1 r-crq vvz p-acp dx n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j-jn n1, (26) sermon (DIV2) 570 Page 261
4394 but the holy Scripture every where speaketh of the state of man while on this side Heaven, but the holy Scripture every where speaks of the state of man while on this side Heaven, cc-acp dt j n1 d q-crq vvz pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 n1 p-acp d n1 n1, (26) sermon (DIV2) 570 Page 261
4395 as a state in which something is lacking to him, & of Heaven only, as that state, wherein just Souls are made perfect: as a state in which something is lacking to him, & of Heaven only, as that state, wherein just Souls Are made perfect: c-acp dt n1 p-acp r-crq pi vbz vvg p-acp pno31, cc pp-f n1 av-j, c-acp cst n1, c-crq j n2 vbr vvn j: (26) sermon (DIV2) 570 Page 261
4396 wherein that which is perfect shall be come, and that which is in part shall be done away. wherein that which is perfect shall be come, and that which is in part shall be done away. c-crq d r-crq vbz j vmb vbi vvn, cc cst r-crq vbz p-acp n1 vmb vbi vdn av. (26) sermon (DIV2) 570 Page 261
4397 Secondly, As the Child of God before he comes to Christ is in Scripture represented in a state of death, Eph. 2. 1. You hath he quickned, Eph. 2. 1. Who were dead in trespasses and sins; Secondly, As the Child of God before he comes to christ is in Scripture represented in a state of death, Ephesians 2. 1. You hath he quickened, Ephesians 2. 1. Who were dead in Trespasses and Sins; ord, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 c-acp pns31 vvz p-acp np1 vbz p-acp n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd crd pn22 vhz pns31 vvn, np1 crd crd r-crq vbdr j p-acp n2 cc n2; (26) sermon (DIV2) 571 Page 261
4398 So when come to Christ, it represents him in a state of weakness, Ro. 5. 6. When we were yet without strength, Christ died for us. So when come to christ, it represents him in a state of weakness, Ro. 5. 6. When we were yet without strength, christ died for us. av c-crq vvb p-acp np1, pn31 vvz pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd crd c-crq pns12 vbdr av p-acp n1, np1 vvd p-acp pno12. (26) sermon (DIV2) 571 Page 261
4399 Not only life but strength, was a piece of the purchase of Christ for us. Not only life but strength, was a piece of the purchase of christ for us. xx av-j n1 p-acp n1, vbds dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12. (26) sermon (DIV2) 571 Page 261
4400 Christ saith as to his Sheep, John 10. 10. I am come that they might have life, christ Says as to his Sheep, John 10. 10. I am come that they might have life, np1 vvz a-acp p-acp po31 n1, np1 crd crd pns11 vbm vvn cst pns32 vmd vhi n1, (26) sermon (DIV2) 571 Page 261
4401 and that they may have it more abundantly. and that they may have it more abundantly. cc cst pns32 vmb vhi pn31 av-dc av-j. (26) sermon (DIV2) 571 Page 261
4402 The Children of God are all as Mephibosheth, the Sons of Jonathan, and so beloved of David, united to Christ, The Children of God Are all as Mephibosheth, the Sons of Johnathan, and so Beloved of David, united to christ, dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr d c-acp np1, dt n2 pp-f np1, cc av vvn pp-f np1, vvn p-acp np1, (26) sermon (DIV2) 571 Page 262
4403 and so beloved of God, and must eat bread at his Table, but they are all of them (like him) lame of their Feet. Now those that are without strength cannot run; running doth not only require life as the principle of motion, and so Beloved of God, and must eat bred At his Table, but they Are all of them (like him) lame of their Feet. Now those that Are without strength cannot run; running does not only require life as the principle of motion, cc av vvn pp-f np1, cc vmb vvi n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc-acp pns32 vbr d pp-f pno32 (av-j pno31) j pp-f po32 n2. av d cst vbr p-acp n1 vmbx vvi; n1 vdz xx av-j vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (26) sermon (DIV2) 571 Page 262
4404 but strength also to assist the motion; but strength also to assist the motion; cc-acp n1 av pc-acp vvi dt n1; (26) sermon (DIV2) 571 Page 262
4405 what the Apostle saith of their knowledge, and prophecying they know in part, and prophecy in part, is as true concerning all their other gracious habits and acts, they are all but in part, they are in this like Nebuchadnezzars Image, part of Iron, and part of Clay. Adam indeed had both his legs, a full strength, what the Apostle Says of their knowledge, and prophesying they know in part, and prophecy in part, is as true Concerning all their other gracious habits and acts, they Are all but in part, they Are in this like Nebuchadnezar's Image, part of Iron, and part of Clay. Adam indeed had both his legs, a full strength, r-crq dt n1 vvz pp-f po32 n1, cc vvg pno32 vvb p-acp n1, cc n1 p-acp n1, vbz a-acp j vvg d po32 j-jn j n2 cc n2, pns32 vbr d cc-acp p-acp n1, pns32 vbr p-acp d j n2 n1, n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 pp-f n1. np1 av vhd d po31 n2, dt j n1, (26) sermon (DIV2) 571 Page 262
4406 and could of himself (without any need of the assistance of a Mediator) have done all that God required of him in that state, and could of himself (without any need of the assistance of a Mediator) have done all that God required of him in that state, cc vmd pp-f px31 (p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1) vhb vdn d cst np1 vvd pp-f pno31 p-acp d n1, (26) sermon (DIV2) 571 Page 262
4407 as necessary to his Salvation, but he fell, and did not only for his posterity, as necessary to his Salvation, but he fell, and did not only for his posterity, c-acp j p-acp po31 n1, cc-acp pns31 vvd, cc vdd xx av-j p-acp po31 n1, (26) sermon (DIV2) 571 Page 262
4408 as well as for himself, lose his innocency, and righteousness, but his spiritual strength, and ability also. as well as for himself, loose his innocency, and righteousness, but his spiritual strength, and ability also. c-acp av c-acp p-acp px31, vvb po31 n1, cc n1, cc-acp po31 j n1, cc n1 av. (26) sermon (DIV2) 571 Page 262
4409 His fall causing the need of a Mediator, and a coming unto him that we might have life, caused also the need of the influence of the Holy Spirit upon us, to quicken and innable us, to com• unto him, His fallen causing the need of a Mediator, and a coming unto him that we might have life, caused also the need of the influence of the Holy Spirit upon us, to quicken and innable us, to com• unto him, po31 n1 vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n-vvg p-acp pno31 cst pns12 vmd vhi n1, vvd av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp pno12, pc-acp vvi cc j-u pno12, p-acp n1 p-acp pno31, (26) sermon (DIV2) 571 Page 262
4410 and to walk with him, Hence there was a need of such a Covenant for God to make, and to walk with him, Hence there was a need of such a Covenant for God to make, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, av a-acp vbds dt n1 pp-f d dt n1 p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi, (26) sermon (DIV2) 571 Page 262
4411 as that mentioned, Jer. 32. 40. I will make an everlasting covenant with them, that I will not turn from them to do them good, as that mentioned, Jer. 32. 40. I will make an everlasting Covenant with them, that I will not turn from them to do them good, c-acp cst vvd, np1 crd crd pns11 vmb vvi dt j n1 p-acp pno32, cst pns11 vmb xx vvi p-acp pno32 pc-acp vdi pno32 j, (26) sermon (DIV2) 571 Page 262
4412 but I will put my fear into their hearts, that they shall never depart from me. but I will put my Fear into their hearts, that they shall never depart from me. cc-acp pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1 p-acp po32 n2, cst pns32 vmb av-x vvi p-acp pno11. (26) sermon (DIV2) 571 Page 262
4413 Thirdly, That body of death which remains in the best of Gods People, evinceth a necessity of a continued powerful influence of grace to keep the Soul in any motion, especially in any quickness of motion after God. Thirdly, That body of death which remains in the best of God's People, evinceth a necessity of a continued powerful influence of grace to keep the Soul in any motion, especially in any quickness of motion After God. ord, cst n1 pp-f n1 r-crq vvz p-acp dt js pp-f ng1 n1, vvz dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvn j n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp d n1, av-j p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1. (26) sermon (DIV2) 572 Page 262
4414 That we have weights that pressus down, a sin which easily besets us, a body of death as St. Paul calls it, proper lufts, lustings of the flesh against the Spirit, is evident in holy writ; That we have weights that pressus down, a since which Easily besets us, a body of death as Saint Paul calls it, proper lufts, lustings of the Flesh against the Spirit, is evident in holy writ; cst pns12 vhb n2 cst fw-la a-acp, dt n1 r-crq av-j vvz pno12, dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1 np1 vvz pn31, j n2, n2-vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, vbz j p-acp j n1; (26) sermon (DIV2) 572 Page 262
4415 we are indeed at last more than conquerours over this inteftine adversary, but it is through our Lord Jesus Christ, Rom. 7. For lust is so connatural to us, the lustings of the flesh so strong in us, that our regenerate part could never else maintain the Spiritual fight. we Are indeed At last more than conquerors over this inteftine adversary, but it is through our Lord jesus christ, Rom. 7. For lust is so connatural to us, the lustings of the Flesh so strong in us, that our regenerate part could never Else maintain the Spiritual fight. pns12 vbr av p-acp ord av-dc cs n2 p-acp d j n1, cc-acp pn31 vbz p-acp po12 n1 np1 np1, np1 crd p-acp n1 vbz av j p-acp pno12, dt n2-vvg pp-f dt n1 av j p-acp pno12, cst po12 j-vvn n1 vmd av-x av vvi dt j n1. (26) sermon (DIV2) 572 Page 262
4416 Besides (as I shall shew you) as we have an impotency, so as we cannot so much as will the thing which is good, Beside (as I shall show you) as we have an impotency, so as we cannot so much as will the thing which is good, p-acp (c-acp pns11 vmb vvi pn22) c-acp pns12 vhb dt n1, av c-acp pns12 vmbx av av-d c-acp vmb dt n1 r-crq vbz j, (26) sermon (DIV2) 572 Page 262
4703 nor consequently of a being drawn, or a coming to him: nor consequently of a being drawn, or a coming to him: ccx av-j pp-f dt vbg vvn, cc dt n-vvg p-acp pno31: (27) sermon (DIV2) 599 Page 277
4417 so we have also a natural dulness and aversion to it, and this also remaineth in part in the regenerate Soul, so we have also a natural dullness and aversion to it, and this also remains in part in the regenerate Soul, av pns12 vhb av dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp pn31, cc d av vvz p-acp n1 p-acp dt j-vvn n1, (26) sermon (DIV2) 572 Page 262
4418 nor to be conquered without the influence of the holy Spirit. nor to be conquered without the influence of the holy Spirit. ccx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1. (26) sermon (DIV2) 572 Page 262
4419 Lastly, The many hinderances which the Soul hath from its Enemies without, will also hinder it from running. Lastly, The many hindrances which the Soul hath from its Enemies without, will also hinder it from running. ord, dt d n2 r-crq dt n1 vhz p-acp po31 n2 p-acp, vmb av vvi pn31 p-acp vvg. (26) sermon (DIV2) 573 Page 262
4420 James tells us, that every man is tempted when he is drawn away by his own lust and enticed. James tells us, that every man is tempted when he is drawn away by his own lust and enticed. np1 vvz pno12, cst d n1 vbz vvn c-crq pns31 vbz vvn av p-acp po31 d n1 cc vvn. (26) sermon (DIV2) 573 Page 262
4421 This is a temptation from within, à carne, this would be too hardfor a Soul in its own strength But it hath also Enemies from without, both from its grand adversary the Devil, and also from the world. I must confess I have met with one, This is a temptation from within, à Carnem, this would be too hardfor a Soul in its own strength But it hath also Enemies from without, both from its grand adversary the devil, and also from the world. I must confess I have met with one, d vbz dt n1 p-acp a-acp, fw-fr j, d vmd vbi av j dt n1 p-acp po31 d n1 p-acp pn31 vhz av n2 p-acp a-acp, d p-acp po31 j n1 dt n1, cc av p-acp dt n1. pns11 vmb vvi pns11 vhb vvn p-acp crd, (26) sermon (DIV2) 573 Page 263
4422 & never but one, that would pretend to maintain a power in man to resist ▪ the strongest Temptations without any extraordinary assistance of the Spirit of grace, this he would impose upon the world to believe, & never but one, that would pretend to maintain a power in man to resist ▪ the Strongest Temptations without any extraordinary assistance of the Spirit of grace, this he would impose upon the world to believe, cc av-x cc-acp crd, cst vmd vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi ▪ dt js n2 p-acp d j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, d pns31 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi, (26) sermon (DIV2) 573 Page 263
4423 because that Joseph resisted the temptation from his Mistriss. That Joseph did resist that temptation, is plain in Scripture; Because that Joseph resisted the temptation from his Mistress. That Joseph did resist that temptation, is plain in Scripture; c-acp cst np1 vvd dt n1 p-acp po31 n1. cst np1 vdd vvi d n1, vbz j p-acp n1; (26) sermon (DIV2) 573 Page 263
4424 but that he did it, by no further assistance of Grace, than Reuben had, who defiled his Fathers Bed, but that he did it, by no further assistance of Grace, than Reuben had, who defiled his Father's Bed, cc-acp cst pns31 vdd pn31, p-acp dx jc n1 pp-f n1, cs np1 vhd, r-crq vvd po31 ng1 n1, (26) sermon (DIV2) 573 Page 263
4425 or Absolom who went in to his Fathers Concubines, will want better proof than any I find in his discourse. or Absalom who went in to his Father's Concubines, will want better proof than any I find in his discourse. cc np1 r-crq vvd p-acp p-acp po31 ng1 ng1, vmb vvi jc n1 cs d pns11 vvb p-acp po31 n1. (26) sermon (DIV2) 573 Page 263
4426 I cannot but think that if man (without the assistance of special grace) had a power (as he boldly saith) to resist the strongest temptations; we should have none destroy themselves upon temptations to self murder, Atbeistical thoughts, and Despair. It is an inaccountable thing why any should destroy themselves if this Doctrine were true, especially if they be persons not before possest of atheistical principles, believing there is neither God, nor Devil, Heaven or Hell; I cannot but think that if man (without the assistance of special grace) had a power (as he boldly Says) to resist the Strongest temptations; we should have none destroy themselves upon temptations to self murder, Atbeistical thoughts, and Despair. It is an inaccountable thing why any should destroy themselves if this Doctrine were true, especially if they be Persons not before possessed of atheistical principles, believing there is neither God, nor devil, Heaven or Hell; pns11 vmbx p-acp vvi cst cs n1 (p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1) vhd dt n1 (c-acp pns31 av-j vvz) pc-acp vvi dt js n2; pns12 vmd vhi pix vvi px32 p-acp n2 p-acp n1 n1, j n2, cc n1. pn31 vbz dt j n1 c-crq d vmd vvi px32 cs d n1 vbdr j, av-j cs pns32 vbb n2 xx p-acp vvd pp-f j n2, vvg a-acp vbz dx n1, ccx n1, n1 cc n1; (26) sermon (DIV2) 573 Page 263
4427 who can give an account (suppose it in the power of the best of men to resist the strongest temptations without any special grace) how David (the man according to Gods own heart) came to fall into the sin, who can give an account (suppose it in the power of the best of men to resist the Strongest temptations without any special grace) how David (the man according to God's own heart) Come to fallen into the since, r-crq vmb vvi dt n1 (vvb pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt js pp-f n2 pc-acp vvi dt js n2 p-acp d j n1) c-crq np1 (dt n1 vvg p-acp n2 d n1) vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, (26) sermon (DIV2) 573 Page 263
4428 first of Adultery, then of Murther? To will was certainly present with him, (as well as with Paul) how came he to want a strength to perform, but from Gods withdrawing his special influence of grace from him, First of Adultery, then of Murder? To will was Certainly present with him, (as well as with Paul) how Come he to want a strength to perform, but from God's withdrawing his special influence of grace from him, ord pp-f n1, av pp-f n1? p-acp n1 vbds av-j j p-acp pno31, (c-acp av c-acp p-acp np1) c-crq vvd pns31 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi, p-acp p-acp n2 vvg po31 j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno31, (26) sermon (DIV2) 573 Page 263
4429 and leaving him to his own strength, which (though, the strength of a renewed man) yet is too little to grapple with a strong temptation. and leaving him to his own strength, which (though, the strength of a renewed man) yet is too little to grapple with a strong temptation. cc vvg pno31 p-acp po31 d n1, r-crq (cs, dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n1) av vbz av j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1. (26) sermon (DIV2) 573 Page 263
4430 If even the best of men without the powerful influence of special grace, can resist strong temptations, If even the best of men without the powerful influence of special grace, can resist strong temptations, cs av dt js pp-f n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f j n1, vmb vvi j n2, (26) sermon (DIV2) 573 Page 263
4480 Hence they will tell you, that they attribute all to Grace, they make that the beginning, the reason of the progress, Hence they will tell you, that they attribute all to Grace, they make that the beginning, the reason of the progress, av pns32 vmb vvi pn22, cst pns32 vvb d p-acp n1, pns32 vvb cst dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (27) sermon (DIV2) 578 Page 266
4431 how came Peter to fall by denying his Master by swearing and cursing that he did not know him? he manifested that to will was present with him, by his telling our Saviour that altho all men should forsake him, yet he would not. how Come Peter to fallen by denying his Master by swearing and cursing that he did not know him? he manifested that to will was present with him, by his telling our Saviour that although all men should forsake him, yet he would not. q-crq vvd np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp vvg po31 n1 p-acp vvg cc vvg cst pns31 vdd xx vvi pno31? pns31 vvd d p-acp n1 vbds j p-acp pno31, p-acp po31 vvg po12 n1 cst cs d n2 vmd vvi pno31, av pns31 vmd xx. (26) sermon (DIV2) 573 Page 263
4432 God was pleased to with-hold his powerful influence, and to leave Peter to the ordinary strength even of a renewed man, he was not able to grapple with the temptation. God was pleased to withhold his powerful influence, and to leave Peter to the ordinary strength even of a renewed man, he was not able to grapple with the temptation. np1 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi po31 j n1, cc pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp dt j n1 av pp-f dt j-vvn n1, pns31 vbds xx j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1. (26) sermon (DIV2) 573 Page 263
4433 It is so far from being true, that man hath a power to resist the strongest temptations, that without Christs influence assisting, he hath not a power to resist any temptation, whether from the World, the Flesh, or the Devil. It is Musculus his observation upon John 15. 3, Our Saviour doth not fay without me you cannot do much, It is so Far from being true, that man hath a power to resist the Strongest temptations, that without Christ influence assisting, he hath not a power to resist any temptation, whither from the World, the Flesh, or the devil. It is Musculus his observation upon John 15. 3, Our Saviour does not faith without me you cannot do much, pn31 vbz av av-j p-acp vbg j, cst n1 vhz dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt js n2, cst p-acp npg1 n1 vvg, pns31 vhz xx dt n1 pc-acp vvi d n1, cs p-acp dt n1, dt n1, cc dt n1. pn31 vbz np1 po31 n1 p-acp np1 crd crd, po12 n1 vdz xx n1 p-acp pno11 pn22 vmbx vdi d, (26) sermon (DIV2) 573 Page 263
4434 or all, but you can do nothing. or all, but you can do nothing. cc d, cc-acp pn22 vmb vdi pix. (26) sermon (DIV2) 573 Page 263
4435 Nor if it be a strong temptation (such as the fear of life &c.) can a Christian resist and overcome it without a more than ordinary assistance of Divine Grace proportioned to the degree of temptation. But vain man would be wise, though he be but as an Asses Colt he would be strong, though in very deed he is weaker than water, he would be all to himself, Nor if it be a strong temptation (such as the Fear of life etc.) can a Christian resist and overcome it without a more than ordinary assistance of Divine Grace proportioned to the degree of temptation. But vain man would be wise, though he be but as an Asses Colt he would be strong, though in very deed he is Weaker than water, he would be all to himself, ccx cs pn31 vbb dt j n1 (d c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 av) vmb dt njp vvi cc vvi pn31 p-acp dt av-dc cs j n1 pp-f j-jn n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. p-acp j n1 vmd vbi j, cs pns31 vbi cc-acp c-acp dt ng1 n1 pns31 vmd vbi j, c-acp p-acp j n1 pns31 vbz jc cs n1, pns31 vmd vbi d p-acp px31, (26) sermon (DIV2) 573 Page 264
4436 though he be nothing in himself. though he be nothing in himself. cs pns31 vbb pix p-acp px31. (26) sermon (DIV2) 573 Page 264
4437 5. But for a further proof of this Proposition concerning the necessity of drawing, powerful influences of Divine Grace, both with reference to the Souls first motions and coming to Christ, and further motions, in following Christ, 5. But for a further proof of this Proposition Concerning the necessity of drawing, powerful influences of Divine Grace, both with Referente to the Souls First motions and coming to christ, and further motions, in following christ, crd p-acp p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f d n1 vvg dt n1 pp-f vvg, j n2 pp-f j-jn n1, d p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 ord vvz cc vvg p-acp np1, cc jc n2, p-acp vvg np1, (26) sermon (DIV2) 574 Page 264
4438 and running after him, I shall but appeal to the experience of all converted Souls. and running After him, I shall but appeal to the experience of all converted Souls. cc vvg p-acp pno31, pns11 vmb cc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f d vvn n2. (26) sermon (DIV2) 574 Page 264
4439 If there be an heart before me which God hath truly changed, any one that is not only converted from one opinion to another, If there be an heart before me which God hath truly changed, any one that is not only converted from one opinion to Another, cs pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp pno11 r-crq n1 vhz av-j vvn, d pi cst vbz xx av-j vvn p-acp crd n1 p-acp j-jn, (26) sermon (DIV2) 574 Page 264
4440 or one profession to another, from Paganism to Christianity: but indeed converted from the love of sin, and lusts, to the love of God, or one profession to Another, from Paganism to Christianity: but indeed converted from the love of since, and Lustiest, to the love of God, cc crd n1 p-acp j-jn, p-acp n1 p-acp np1: p-acp av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (26) sermon (DIV2) 574 Page 264
4441 and the hatred of all sin, and an endeavour to walk close with God, from an opinion and confidence of, and the hatred of all since, and an endeavour to walk close with God, from an opinion and confidence of, cc dt n1 pp-f d n1, cc dt n1 pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp np1, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f, (26) sermon (DIV2) 574 Page 264
4442 and in any righteousness in itself, wherein it can hope to stand before God ▪ to a trusting and relying on the Lord Jesus Christ and his Righteousness! and in any righteousness in itself, wherein it can hope to stand before God ▪ to a trusting and relying on the Lord jesus christ and his Righteousness! cc p-acp d n1 p-acp px31, c-crq pn31 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 ▪ pc-acp dt vvg cc vvg p-acp dt n1 np1 np1 cc po31 n1! (26) sermon (DIV2) 574 Page 264
4443 I appeal to that Soul, what was it, thinkest thou, that inclined thy heart to accept of Jesus Christ for thy Saviour, to commit all the concerns of thy Soul unto him, I appeal to that Soul, what was it, Thinkest thou, that inclined thy heart to accept of jesus christ for thy Saviour, to commit all the concerns of thy Soul unto him, pns11 vvb p-acp d n1, r-crq vbds pn31, vv2 pns21, cst vvd po21 n1 pc-acp vvi pp-f np1 np1 p-acp po21 n1, pc-acp vvi d dt vvz pp-f po21 n1 p-acp pno31, (26) sermon (DIV2) 574 Page 264
4444 and to alter thy course of life from a principle of love to God, and obedience to his will, more than anothers, who sate in the same Seat with thee, and to altar thy course of life from a principle of love to God, and Obedience to his will, more than another's, who sat in the same Seat with thee, cc pc-acp vvi po21 n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1, cc n1 p-acp po31 n1, av-dc cs j-jn, r-crq vvd p-acp dt d n1 p-acp pno21, (26) sermon (DIV2) 574 Page 264
4828 not only giving it to will, but to do also. not only giving it to will, but to do also. xx av-j vvg pn31 p-acp n1, cc-acp pc-acp vdi av. (28) sermon (DIV2) 611 Page 284
4445 or lived in the same House, and sate under the same Ministry, heard the same Sermons? how camest thou to be taken, thy Neighbour left? how came thy will to move regularly, whiles thy Neighbour under the same circumstances still retained his stiff neck, or lived in the same House, and sat under the same Ministry, herd the same Sermons? how camest thou to be taken, thy Neighbour left? how Come thy will to move regularly, while thy Neighbour under the same Circumstances still retained his stiff neck, cc vvd p-acp dt d n1, cc vvd p-acp dt d n1, vvd dt d n2? q-crq vvd2 pns21 pc-acp vbi vvn, po21 n1 vvn? q-crq vvd po21 n1 p-acp vvb av-j, cs po21 n1 p-acp dt d n2 av vvd po31 j n1, (26) sermon (DIV2) 574 Page 264
4446 and iron sinews, and hard heart, and continued in the same lewd and sinful courses? who made thee to differ? Didst thou make thy self to differ? How came it that he did not also make himself to differ? I know there is no Soul, whose heart is truly changed, and iron sinews, and hard heart, and continued in the same lewd and sinful courses? who made thee to differ? Didst thou make thy self to differ? How Come it that he did not also make himself to differ? I know there is no Soul, whose heart is truly changed, cc n1 n2, cc j n1, cc vvd p-acp dt d j cc j n2? q-crq vvd pno21 pc-acp vvi? vdd2 pns21 vvi po21 n1 pc-acp vvi? np1 vvd pn31 cst pns31 vdd xx av vvi px31 pc-acp vvi? pns11 vvb pc-acp vbz dx n1, rg-crq n1 vbz av-j vvn, (26) sermon (DIV2) 574 Page 264
4447 but will say, if almighty power had not changed me, I had been as bad as any other. but will say, if almighty power had not changed me, I had been as bad as any other. cc-acp vmb vvi, cs j-jn n1 vhd xx vvn pno11, pns11 vhd vbn a-acp j c-acp d n-jn. (26) sermon (DIV2) 574 Page 264
4448 And so since thy Soul hath been changed, thou hast met with Temptations to sin, thou hast resisted them, overcome them, triumphed over them; And so since thy Soul hath been changed, thou hast met with Temptations to since, thou hast resisted them, overcome them, triumphed over them; cc av c-acp po21 n1 vhz vbn vvn, pns21 vh2 vvn p-acp n2 p-acp n1, pns21 vh2 vvn pno32, vvb pno32, vvd p-acp pno32; (26) sermon (DIV2) 574 Page 264
4449 others (possibly some very good men) have fallen by, and under them, who again hath here made thee to differ? No pious Soul that understands itself, Others (possibly Some very good men) have fallen by, and under them, who again hath Here made thee to differ? No pious Soul that understands itself, n2-jn (av-j d j j n2) vhb vvn p-acp, cc p-acp pno32, r-crq av vhz av vvn pno21 pc-acp vvi? uh-dx j n1 cst vvz px31, (26) sermon (DIV2) 574 Page 264
4450 but will here cry out Grace, Grace, powerful distinguishing Grace. but will Here cry out Grace, Grace, powerful distinguishing Grace. cc-acp vmb av vvi av n1, n1, j j-vvg n1. (26) sermon (DIV2) 574 Page 264
4451 So as this Doctrine is consonant to the experience, and judgment of the best of men, the other contrary to their experience and reason, So as this Doctrine is consonant to the experience, and judgement of the best of men, the other contrary to their experience and reason, av c-acp d n1 vbz j p-acp dt n1, cc n1 pp-f dt js pp-f n2, dt j-jn n-jn p-acp po32 n1 cc n1, (26) sermon (DIV2) 574 Page 264
4452 and therefore not like to prevail much in the world with any who either understand what grace and holiness is, and Therefore not like to prevail much in the world with any who either understand what grace and holiness is, cc av xx av-j pc-acp vvi d p-acp dt n1 p-acp d r-crq d vvb r-crq n1 cc n1 vbz, (26) sermon (DIV2) 574 Page 264
4453 nor what the state of man is since the fall. nor what the state of man is since the fallen. ccx r-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz p-acp dt n1. (26) sermon (DIV2) 574 Page 264
4454 I could only wish that those who so glory in a power they have to come to Christ, and to walk with him and run after him, I could only wish that those who so glory in a power they have to come to christ, and to walk with him and run After him, pns11 vmd av-j vvi cst d r-crq av n1 p-acp dt n1 pns32 vhb p-acp vvb p-acp np1, cc p-acp vvb p-acp pno31 cc vvi p-acp pno31, (26) sermon (DIV2) 574 Page 265
4455 and to incounter and overcome the greatest Lions in the way, would let us see it, by their strict and close walking with God, without putting such a sense upon the Commandments of God as the Pharisees did of old, whom Christ confutes, Mat. 5. according to which they may indeed be kept, by vertue of that common Grace of God, which he denieth to no man. and to encounter and overcome the greatest Lions in the Way, would let us see it, by their strict and close walking with God, without putting such a sense upon the commandments of God as the Pharisees did of old, whom christ confutes, Mathew 5. according to which they may indeed be kept, by virtue of that Common Grace of God, which he Denieth to no man. cc pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt js n2 p-acp dt n1, vmd vvi pno12 vvi pn31, p-acp po32 j cc av-j vvg p-acp np1, p-acp vvg d dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp dt np2 vdd pp-f n1, ro-crq np1 vvz, np1 crd vvg p-acp r-crq pns32 vmb av vbi vvn, p-acp n1 pp-f cst j n1 pp-f np1, r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp dx n1. (26) sermon (DIV2) 574 Page 265
4456 This is enough to have spoken Doctrinally upon this Subject. This is enough to have spoken Doctrinally upon this Subject. d vbz av-d pc-acp vhi vvn av-j p-acp d j-jn. (26) sermon (DIV2) 575 Page 265
4457 Sermon XVIII. Canticles 1. 4. Draw me, and We will run after thee. Sermon XVIII. Canticles 1. 4. Draw me, and We will run After thee. n1 np1. n2 crd crd vvb pno11, cc pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno21. (27) sermon (DIV2) 575 Page 265
4458 I Proceed to the Application of the Proposition, which I largely opened, and confirm'd in my last exercise, viz. That no Soul cometh to, I Proceed to the Application of the Proposition, which I largely opened, and confirmed in my last exercise, viz. That no Soul comes to, pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq pns11 av-j vvd, cc vvn p-acp po11 ord n1, n1 cst dx n1 vvz p-acp, (27) sermon (DIV2) 576 Page 265
4459 or runneth after Christ, till it be first drawn; not only sweetly allured, but powerfully by God inclined; or Runneth After christ, till it be First drawn; not only sweetly allured, but powerfully by God inclined; cc vvz p-acp np1, c-acp pn31 vbb ord vvn; xx av-j av-j vvn, cc-acp av-j p-acp np1 vvd; (27) sermon (DIV2) 576 Page 265
4460 I come now to apply it. I come now to apply it. pns11 vvb av pc-acp vvi pn31. (27) sermon (DIV2) 576 Page 265
4461 This in the first place may inform you of the Vanity both of the Arminian, and Popish Tenets as to this great point. This in the First place may inform you of the Vanity both of the Arminian, and Popish Tenets as to this great point. d p-acp dt ord n1 vmb vvi pn22 pp-f dt n1 d pp-f dt np1, cc j n2 a-acp p-acp d j n1. (27) sermon (DIV2) 577 Page 265
4572 Nor what it is to resist and evercome them. But this is enough to shew you the vanity of these Doctrines. Nor what it is to resist and evercome them. But this is enough to show you the vanity of these Doctrines. ccx r-crq pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno32. p-acp d vbz av-d pc-acp vvi pn22 dt n1 pp-f d n2. (27) sermon (DIV2) 587 Page 271
4462 Arminians think it hard to be accounted Enemies to the Grace of God, yea they will profess themselves to own special Grace, but by the Grace of God, they understand no more than exciting Grace, the Grace of God in the Gospel, which hath appeared to all men, Arminians think it hard to be accounted Enemies to the Grace of God, yea they will profess themselves to own special Grace, but by the Grace of God, they understand no more than exciting Grace, the Grace of God in the Gospel, which hath appeared to all men, njp2 vvi pn31 j pc-acp vbi vvn n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, uh pns32 vmb vvi px32 p-acp d j n1, p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns32 vvb av-dx dc cs j n1, dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vhz vvn p-acp d n2, (27) sermon (DIV2) 577 Page 265
4463 and by special Grace they only mean that further Grace which is given to them, who have first made a good use of the power, God hath created in their wills. and by special Grace they only mean that further Grace which is given to them, who have First made a good use of the power, God hath created in their wills. cc p-acp j n1 pns32 av-j vvb cst jc n1 r-crq vbz vvn p-acp pno32, r-crq vhb ord vvd dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, np1 vhz vvn p-acp po32 n2. (27) sermon (DIV2) 577 Page 265
4464 They say that wherever the Gospel is preached, there goes alongwith it such a presence of the Spirit, that if men will, they may without any further influence of Divine Grace upon one more than another, repent and believe, &c. They say that wherever the Gospel is preached, there Goes alongwith it such a presence of the Spirit, that if men will, they may without any further influence of Divine Grace upon one more than Another, Repent and believe, etc. pns32 vvb cst c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn, a-acp vvz av pn31 d dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst cs n2 vmb, pns32 vmb p-acp d jc n1 pp-f j-jn n1 p-acp crd dc cs j-jn, vvb cc vvi, av (27) sermon (DIV2) 577 Page 265
4465 That God when he calleth them by his Gospel, giveth to sinners, not only necessary, That God when he calls them by his Gospel, gives to Sinners, not only necessary, cst np1 c-crq pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp po31 n1, vvz p-acp n2, xx av-j j, (27) sermon (DIV2) 578 Page 265
4466 but sufficient Grace, for faith and obedience, and seriously commandeth them to believe and obey, under the promise of eternal life if they do these things, but sufficient Grace, for faith and Obedience, and seriously commands them to believe and obey, under the promise of Eternal life if they do these things, cc-acp j n1, p-acp n1 cc n1, cc av-j vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi cc vvi, p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1 cs pns32 vdb d n2, (27) sermon (DIV2) 578 Page 266
4467 and the contrary threatning of eternal death if they do not. and the contrary threatening of Eternal death if they do not. cc dt n-jn vvg pp-f j n1 cs pns32 vdb xx. (27) sermon (DIV2) 578 Page 266
4468 This calling they say is in Scripture called an Election unto Grace differing from that unto gloty and Eternal Salvation. This calling they say is in Scripture called an Election unto Grace differing from that unto Glory and Eternal Salvation. np1 vvg pns32 vvb vbz p-acp n1 vvd dt n1 p-acp n1 vvg p-acp cst p-acp n1 cc j n1. (27) sermon (DIV2) 578 Page 266
4469 This calling is effected, and perfected, by the Preaching of the Gospel, and the vertue of the Spirit conjoined with it, This calling is effected, and perfected, by the Preaching of the Gospel, and the virtue of the Spirit conjoined with it, np1 vvg vbz vvn, cc vvn, p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn p-acp pn31, (27) sermon (DIV2) 578 Page 266
4470 and that with a gracious, and serious intention (on Gods part) of working faith in all those who are so called, and that with a gracious, and serious intention (on God's part) of working faith in all those who Are so called, cc cst p-acp dt j, cc j n1 (p-acp npg1 n1) pp-f vvg n1 p-acp d d r-crq vbr av vvn, (27) sermon (DIV2) 578 Page 266
4471 whether they believe, and be saved in the issue, or pertinaciously refuse faith, and eternal Salvation; whither they believe, and be saved in the issue, or pertinaciously refuse faith, and Eternal Salvation; cs pns32 vvb, cc vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, cc av-j vvi n1, cc j n1; (27) sermon (DIV2) 578 Page 266
4472 for they tell us there is an effectual calling so called, rather from the event, for they tell us there is an effectual calling so called, rather from the event, c-acp pns32 vvb pno12 a-acp vbz dt j n-vvg av vvn, av-c p-acp dt n1, (27) sermon (DIV2) 578 Page 266
4473 than from the intention of God, properly so called, which calling obtaineth its saving effect, not from any precise intention of God to save men, than from the intention of God, properly so called, which calling obtaineth its Saving Effect, not from any precise intention of God to save men, cs p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, av-j av vvn, r-crq n1 vvz po31 j-vvg n1, xx p-acp d j n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi n2, (27) sermon (DIV2) 578 Page 266
4474 or because it is so made by the secret and singular wisdom of God, that it effectually agreeth with the will of him that is called, or Because it is so made by the secret and singular Wisdom of God, that it effectually agreeth with the will of him that is called, cc c-acp pn31 vbz av vvn p-acp dt j-jn cc j n1 pp-f np1, cst pn31 av-j vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31 cst vbz vvn, (27) sermon (DIV2) 578 Page 266
4475 or because in, and by it the will of him who is called, is so determined to faith, by an irresistible, or Because in, and by it the will of him who is called, is so determined to faith, by an irresistible, cc c-acp p-acp, cc p-acp pn31 dt n1 pp-f pno31 r-crq vbz vvn, vbz av vvn p-acp n1, p-acp dt j, (27) sermon (DIV2) 578 Page 266
4476 and an almighty power (not less than that of Creation, or raising the dead) that it cannot but believe, and an almighty power (not less than that of Creation, or raising the dead) that it cannot but believe, cc dt j-jn n1 (xx av-dc cs d pp-f n1, cc vvg dt j) cst pn31 vmbx cc-acp vvi, (27) sermon (DIV2) 578 Page 266
4477 and obey, but because man doth not put in a bar (which he might do) to the call of God, nor resist Divine Grace. and obey, but Because man does not put in a bar (which he might do) to the call of God, nor resist Divine Grace. cc vvi, cc-acp c-acp n1 vdz xx vvi p-acp dt n1 (r-crq pns31 vmd vdi) p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, ccx vvi vvi n1. (27) sermon (DIV2) 578 Page 266
4478 They tell us there is another sufficient grace which is ineffectual, which through a failure on mans part, hath not a saving effect, They tell us there is Another sufficient grace which is ineffectual, which through a failure on men part, hath not a Saving Effect, pns32 vvb pno12 a-acp vbz j-jn j n1 r-crq vbz j, r-crq p-acp dt n1 p-acp ng1 n1, vhz xx dt j-vvg n1, (27) sermon (DIV2) 578 Page 266
4479 but is unfruitful, and obtaineth not its due, and desired effect, only through mans voluntary and vincible fault; but is unfruitful, and obtaineth not its due, and desired Effect, only through men voluntary and vincible fault; cc-acp vbz j, cc vvz xx po31 j-jn, cc vvd n1, av-j p-acp ng1 j-jn cc j n1; (27) sermon (DIV2) 578 Page 266
4642 until man hath done what is in his power. until man hath done what is in his power. c-acp n1 vhz vdn r-crq vbz p-acp po31 n1. (27) sermon (DIV2) 593 Page 274
4481 and perfection of all good, so that without preventing, exciting, following, and co-operating grace, the regenerate man himself, can neither will, and perfection of all good, so that without preventing, exciting, following, and cooperating grace, the regenerate man himself, can neither will, cc n1 pp-f d j, av cst p-acp vvg, j, vvg, cc j n1, dt j-vvn n1 px31, vmb dx n1, (27) sermon (DIV2) 578 Page 266
4482 nor do any good, nor resist any temptation. nor do any good, nor resist any temptation. ccx vdb d j, ccx vvi d n1. (27) sermon (DIV2) 578 Page 266
4483 But they mean by Grace, nothing but the means of grace, and such an assistance of the holy Spirit, as alwaies attends it, But they mean by Grace, nothing but the means of grace, and such an assistance of the holy Spirit, as always attends it, p-acp pns32 vvb p-acp n1, pix p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, cc d dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, c-acp av vvz pn31, (27) sermon (DIV2) 579 Page 266
4484 and one as well as another hath, that sits under the Gospel; and one as well as Another hath, that sits under the Gospel; cc crd c-acp av c-acp n-jn vhz, cst vvz p-acp dt n1; (27) sermon (DIV2) 579 Page 266
4485 for that which we call special grace or distinguishing grace (the drawing of the text) by which God powerfully influenceth the Souls of some, not of others, for that which we call special grace or distinguishing grace (the drawing of the text) by which God powerfully influenceth the Souls of Some, not of Others, p-acp d r-crq pns12 vvb j n1 cc vvg n1 (dt vvg pp-f dt n1) p-acp r-crq np1 av-j vvz dt n2 pp-f d, xx pp-f n2-jn, (27) sermon (DIV2) 579 Page 266
4486 and worketh faith and dispositions to new obedience in them, they deny any such thing, and works faith and dispositions to new Obedience in them, they deny any such thing, cc vvz n1 cc n2 p-acp j n1 p-acp pno32, pns32 vvb d d n1, (27) sermon (DIV2) 579 Page 266
4487 and so attribute to the will of man, all the change of the heart which we call conversion or regeneration; and so attribute to the will of man, all the change of the heart which we call conversion or regeneration; cc av vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, d dt n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq pns12 vvb n1 cc n1; (27) sermon (DIV2) 579 Page 266
4488 hence they will tell you, that God never so worketh in any Soul, but man may hinder, and finally resist his operations. hence they will tell you, that God never so works in any Soul, but man may hinder, and finally resist his operations. av pns32 vmb vvi pn22, cst np1 av-x av vvz p-acp d n1, cc-acp n1 vmb vvi, cc av-j vvi po31 n2. (27) sermon (DIV2) 579 Page 266
4489 This is their opinion, which how contrary it is to truth, and how absurd it is, I have shewed you in my former discourse; This is their opinion, which how contrary it is to truth, and how absurd it is, I have showed you in my former discourse; d vbz po32 n1, r-crq c-crq j-jn pn31 vbz p-acp n1, cc c-crq j pn31 vbz, pns11 vhb vvn pn22 p-acp po11 j n1; (27) sermon (DIV2) 579 Page 267
4490 what Bradwardin saith of the Pelagians, may be applied to these Teachers. They make God pauperculum Mercatorem, like a poor Pedlar, that indeed carries about his Grace, what Bradwardine Says of the Pelagians, may be applied to these Teachers. They make God pauperculum Mercatorem, like a poor Pedlar, that indeed carries about his Grace, r-crq np1 vvz pp-f dt n2, vmb vbi vvn p-acp d n2. pns32 vvb np1 fw-la fw-la, av-j dt j n1, cst av vvz p-acp po31 n1, (27) sermon (DIV2) 579 Page 267
4491 and persuades men to receive it: and persuades men to receive it: cc vvz n2 pc-acp vvi pn31: (27) sermon (DIV2) 579 Page 267
4492 But man is made the buyer. Thus (saith that grave Author) God should rather, gratiam suam commutare ac vendere, quam dare; But man is made the buyer. Thus (Says that grave Author) God should rather, gratiam suam commutare ac vendere, quam Dare; cc-acp n1 vbz vvn dt n1. av (vvz d j n1) np1 vmd av-c, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la vvb; (27) sermon (DIV2) 579 Page 267
4493 commute and sell his grace rather than bestow, and give it. commute and fell his grace rather than bestow, and give it. vvb cc vvi po31 n1 av-c cs vvi, cc vvb pn31. (27) sermon (DIV2) 579 Page 267
4494 Doubtless the will of ▪ God is the efficient cause of every good thing that is done, the first mover in every good motion, the begetter and preserver of it. Doubtless the will of ▪ God is the efficient cause of every good thing that is done, the First mover in every good motion, the begetter and preserver of it. av-j dt n1 pp-f ▪ np1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f d j n1 cst vbz vdn, dt ord n1 p-acp d j n1, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31. (27) sermon (DIV2) 579 Page 267
4495 Amantissima genitrix, & vivifica conservatrix (as Bradwardin expresseth it, l. 1. cap. 9. and maintaineth it from reason, Amantissima genitrix, & vivifica conservatrix (as Bradwardine Expresses it, l. 1. cap. 9. and maintaineth it from reason, fw-la fw-la, cc fw-la fw-la (c-acp np1 vvz pn31, n1 crd n1. crd cc vvz pn31 p-acp n1, (27) sermon (DIV2) 579 Page 267
4496 and the concessions even of Philosophers.) They will tell us they will grant this; and the concessions even of Philosophers.) They will tell us they will grant this; cc dt n2 av pp-f n2.) pns32 vmb vvi pno12 pns32 vmb vvi d; (27) sermon (DIV2) 579 Page 267
4497 That God is the first cause, and mover as to all good, and that all this is of his grace, That God is the First cause, and mover as to all good, and that all this is of his grace, cst np1 vbz dt ord n1, cc n1 c-acp p-acp d j, cc cst d d vbz pp-f po31 n1, (27) sermon (DIV2) 579 Page 267
4498 but he moves us only, by external calling, and the common assistance of his Spirit. but he moves us only, by external calling, and the Common assistance of his Spirit. cc-acp pns31 vvz pno12 av-j, p-acp j n-vvg, cc dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1. (27) sermon (DIV2) 579 Page 267
4499 They much delight in those terms, [ aids, and assistances of his Spirit ] by which they plainly grant the will of man, the first cause, They much delight in those terms, [ aids, and assistances of his Spirit ] by which they plainly grant the will of man, the First cause, pns32 d vvb p-acp d n2, [ n2, cc n2 pp-f po31 n1 ] p-acp r-crq pns32 av-j vvb dt vmb pp-f n1, dt ord n1, (27) sermon (DIV2) 579 Page 267
4500 and make the Spirit but an aiding assisting cause. and make the Spirit but an aiding assisting cause. cc vvi dt n1 p-acp dt j-vvg vvg n1. (27) sermon (DIV2) 579 Page 267
4501 Again how is the conversion of a sinner from the Grace of God, whose Grace it seems extends no further before conversion, to the person to be converted, Again how is the conversion of a sinner from the Grace of God, whose Grace it seems extends no further before conversion, to the person to be converted, av q-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, rg-crq n1 pn31 vvz vvz dx jc p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, (27) sermon (DIV2) 579 Page 267
4502 than to the person that still continues in its hardness, and inconverted state, so as it is not the Grace of God that causeth the Soul to differ, for as to that, there is no difference, the same administration of grace, both to those whose hearts are changed, than to the person that still continues in its hardness, and inconverted state, so as it is not the Grace of God that Causes the Soul to differ, for as to that, there is no difference, the same administration of grace, both to those whose hearts Are changed, cs p-acp dt n1 cst av vvz p-acp po31 n1, cc vvn n1, av c-acp pn31 vbz xx dt n1 pp-f np1 cst vvz dt n1 p-acp vvb, p-acp a-acp p-acp d, pc-acp vbz dx n1, dt d n1 pp-f n1, av-d p-acp d rg-crq n2 vbr vvn, (27) sermon (DIV2) 579 Page 267
4503 and to those whose hearts are not changed. and to those whose hearts Are not changed. cc p-acp d rg-crq n2 vbr xx vvn. (27) sermon (DIV2) 579 Page 267
4504 They tell us grace, and in the same degree of administration, may be, yea is resisted, by many of those to whom it is administred. They tell us grace, and in the same degree of administration, may be, yea is resisted, by many of those to whom it is administered. pns32 vvb pno12 vvi, cc p-acp dt d n1 pp-f n1, vmb vbi, uh vbz vvn, p-acp d pp-f d p-acp ro-crq pn31 vbz vvn. (27) sermon (DIV2) 579 Page 267
4505 This opinion must be faulty either, This opinion must be faulty either, d n1 vmb vbi j av-d, (27) sermon (DIV2) 579 Page 267
4506 1. By maintaining that God doth not seriously, and efficaciously will the salvation of any Soul, the contrary to which in words they affirm, 1. By maintaining that God does not seriously, and efficaciously will the salvation of any Soul, the contrary to which in words they affirm, crd p-acp vvg cst np1 vdz xx av-j, cc av-j vmb dt n1 pp-f d n1, dt j-jn p-acp r-crq p-acp n2 pns32 vvb, (27) sermon (DIV2) 580 Page 267
4507 and instead of it say he seriously willeth, the salvation of all Souls, to whom the Gospel is Preached, which is very strange; and instead of it say he seriously wills, the salvation of all Souls, to whom the Gospel is Preached, which is very strange; cc av pp-f pn31 vvz pns31 av-j vvz, dt n1 pp-f d n2, p-acp ro-crq dt n1 vbz vvn, r-crq vbz av j; (27) sermon (DIV2) 580 Page 267
4508 for which of us seriously willeth any effect, and want no power to effect it, for which of us seriously wills any Effect, and want no power to Effect it, p-acp r-crq pp-f pno12 av-j vvz d n1, cc vvb dx n1 pc-acp vvi pn31, (27) sermon (DIV2) 580 Page 267
4509 and the thing is not effected? that an Almighty God should seriously will, what he from all eternity knew should never be effected, and the thing is not effected? that an Almighty God should seriously will, what he from all eternity knew should never be effected, cc dt n1 vbz xx vvn? cst dt j-jn np1 vmd av-j vvi, r-crq pns31 p-acp d n1 vvd vmd av-x vbi vvn, (27) sermon (DIV2) 580 Page 267
4510 and will that which he hath a power to effect, yet never is, never shall be effected, is a strange piece of Divinity, or sense: Or else it is faulty, and will that which he hath a power to Effect, yet never is, never shall be effected, is a strange piece of Divinity, or sense: Or Else it is faulty, cc vmb d r-crq pns31 vhz dt n1 pc-acp vvi, av av-x vbz, av-x vmb vbi vvn, vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1, cc n1: cc av pn31 vbz j, (27) sermon (DIV2) 580 Page 267
4511 2. By maintaining a greater power in the will of man in its laps•d state, 2. By maintaining a greater power in the will of man in its laps•d state, crd p-acp vvg dt jc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 j n1, (27) sermon (DIV2) 581 Page 268
4512 than in the will of God, which is against all reason, and can be owned by none but such as deny God to be omnipotent; than in the will of God, which is against all reason, and can be owned by none but such as deny God to be omnipotent; cs p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbz p-acp d n1, cc vmb vbi vvd p-acp pix cc-acp d c-acp vvi np1 pc-acp vbi j; (27) sermon (DIV2) 581 Page 268
4513 I have in opening and proving the Doctrine, said enough to shew you the vanity of this dream, I shall only add a word or two 1. That this pretended willing of God, which they affirm to be. I have in opening and proving the Doctrine, said enough to show you the vanity of this dream, I shall only add a word or two 1. That this pretended willing of God, which they affirm to be. pns11 vhb p-acp vvg cc vvg dt n1, vvd av-d pc-acp vvi pn22 dt n1 pp-f d n1, pns11 vmb av-j vvi dt n1 cc crd crd cst d j-vvn j pp-f np1, r-crq pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi. (27) sermon (DIV2) 581 Page 268
4514 real, and serious, and yet inefficacious, not producing the effect, is incomp•tent with that infinite wisdom and knowledge which must be in him, who is the fountain of all knowledge, real, and serious, and yet inefficacious, not producing the Effect, is incomp•tent with that infinite Wisdom and knowledge which must be in him, who is the fountain of all knowledge, j, cc j, cc av j, xx vvg dt n1, vbz j p-acp d j n1 cc n1 r-crq vmb vbi p-acp pno31, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f d n1, (27) sermon (DIV2) 581 Page 268
4515 and wisdom ▪ Indeed man who hath no knowledge of future contingencies, may s•riously will, that such a person should be moved, exhorted, and Wisdom ▪ Indeed man who hath no knowledge of future contingencies, may s•riously will, that such a person should be moved, exhorted, cc n1 ▪ av n1 r-crq vhz dx n1 pp-f j-jn n2, vmb av-j vmb, cst d dt n1 vmd vbi vvn, vvd, (27) sermon (DIV2) 581 Page 268
4516 and call'd upon to do such or such a thing, upon the doing of which he should have an estate, and called upon to do such or such a thing, upon the doing of which he should have an estate, cc vvn p-acp pc-acp vdi d cc d dt n1, p-acp dt vdg pp-f r-crq pns31 vmd vhi dt n1, (27) sermon (DIV2) 581 Page 268
4517 and yet he may be left at perfect liberty, whether he will do it or no, and yet he may be left At perfect liberty, whither he will do it or no, cc av pns31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp j n1, cs pns31 vmb vdi pn31 cc uh-dx, (27) sermon (DIV2) 581 Page 268
4518 and so the reward may not be certain, but contingent to him. and so the reward may not be certain, but contingent to him. cc av dt n1 vmb xx vbi j, cc-acp j p-acp pno31. (27) sermon (DIV2) 581 Page 268
4519 But that God who from all Eternity, had a certain perfect knowledge who would, and who would not believe, But that God who from all Eternity, had a certain perfect knowledge who would, and who would not believe, p-acp cst np1 r-crq p-acp d n1, vhd dt j j n1 r-crq vmd, cc r-crq vmd xx vvi, (27) sermon (DIV2) 581 Page 268
4538 It is said that God opened the heart of Lydia, Acts 16. 14. And certainly if man had such a power, being unregenerate, to repent and believe, upon the proposal of the Gospel, It is said that God opened the heart of Lydia, Acts 16. 14. And Certainly if man had such a power, being unregenerate, to Repent and believe, upon the proposal of the Gospel, pn31 vbz vvn cst np1 vvd dt n1 pp-f np1, n2 crd crd cc av-j cs n1 vhd d dt n1, vbg j, p-acp vvb cc vvb, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (27) sermon (DIV2) 583 Page 269
4520 and could not know it, but because he had willed it, (for the will of God only from Eternity could make that certain, which it itself was but cont•ngent) I say that this God, should seriously will the salvation of all those to whom the Gospel should be Preached, and could not know it, but Because he had willed it, (for the will of God only from Eternity could make that certain, which it itself was but cont•ngent) I say that this God, should seriously will the salvation of all those to whom the Gospel should be Preached, cc vmd xx vvi pn31, cc-acp c-acp pns31 vhd vvn pn31, (c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 av-j p-acp n1 vmd vvi d j, r-crq pn31 px31 vbds cc-acp j) pns11 vvb cst d np1, vmd av-j vmb dt n1 pp-f d d p-acp ro-crq dt n1 vmd vbi vvn, (27) sermon (DIV2) 581 Page 268
4521 and their faith, and holiness as a means in order unto it; and their faith, and holiness as a means in order unto it; cc po32 n1, cc n1 p-acp dt n2 p-acp n1 p-acp pn31; (27) sermon (DIV2) 581 Page 268
4522 when he from all eternity knew, that only some of those to whom the Gospel should be Preached, would believe and obey, when he from all eternity knew, that only Some of those to whom the Gospel should be Preached, would believe and obey, c-crq pns31 p-acp d n1 vvd, cst av-j d pp-f d p-acp ro-crq dt n1 vmd vbi vvn, vmd vvi cc vvi, (27) sermon (DIV2) 581 Page 268
4523 and therefore knew it because he had eternally willed their faith, and holiness, and salvation. and Therefore knew it Because he had eternally willed their faith, and holiness, and salvation. cc av vvd pn31 c-acp pns31 vhd av-j vvn po32 n1, cc n1, cc n1. (27) sermon (DIV2) 581 Page 268
4524 I say this is a strange mystery, which it will be hard for any thinking men of any degrees of sense or reason to understand. I say this is a strange mystery, which it will be hard for any thinking men of any Degrees of sense or reason to understand. pns11 vvb d vbz dt j n1, r-crq pn31 vmb vbi j p-acp d vvg n2 pp-f d n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi. (27) sermon (DIV2) 581 Page 268
4525 2. Indeed if this Doctrine were true, no Soul could be saved, at least it were possible that no Soul should be saved. 2. Indeed if this Doctrine were true, no Soul could be saved, At least it were possible that no Soul should be saved. crd np1 cs d n1 vbdr j, dx n1 vmd vbi vvn, p-acp ds pn31 vbdr j cst dx n1 vmd vbi vvn. (27) sermon (DIV2) 582 Page 268
4526 Our Lord tells us, Joh 6. 44. That no man cometh unto him, but he whom the Father draweth, and every one as he is learned and taught of the Father, cometh unto him. Our Lord tells us, John 6. 44. That no man comes unto him, but he whom the Father draws, and every one as he is learned and taught of the Father, comes unto him. po12 n1 vvz pno12, np1 crd crd cst dx n1 vvz p-acp pno31, cc-acp pns31 ro-crq dt n1 vvz, cc d pi c-acp pns31 vbz j cc vvn pp-f dt n1, vvz p-acp pno31. (27) sermon (DIV2) 582 Page 268
4527 So then it is not of him that willeth, no• of him that runneth, but of the Lord who sheweth mercy, So then it is not of him that wills, no• of him that Runneth, but of the Lord who shows mercy, av av pn31 vbz xx pp-f pno31 cst vvz, n1 pp-f pno31 cst vvz, cc-acp pp-f dt n1 r-crq vvz n1, (27) sermon (DIV2) 582 Page 268
4528 and man that is born again, is not born again, of the will of the Flesh, nor of the will of Man, of God. and man that is born again, is not born again, of the will of the Flesh, nor of the will of Man, of God. cc n1 cst vbz vvn av, vbz xx vvn av, pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, ccx pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, pp-f np1. (27) sermon (DIV2) 582 Page 268
4529 And it must be said of God, He hath begotten us; not only he hath treated, And it must be said of God, He hath begotten us; not only he hath treated, cc pn31 vmb vbi vvn pp-f np1, pns31 vhz vvn pno12; xx av-j pns31 vhz vvn, (27) sermon (DIV2) 582 Page 268
4530 and intreated us, and proposed salvation to us, but he hath begotten us, influencing, renewing, changing the heart of the Creature by his power; and entreated us, and proposed salvation to us, but he hath begotten us, influencing, renewing, changing the heart of the Creature by his power; cc vvd pno12, cc j-vvn n1 p-acp pno12, cc-acp pns31 vhz vvn pno12, vvg, vvg, vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po31 n1; (27) sermon (DIV2) 582 Page 268
4531 not leaving us to the power of our wills, upon his word being p•eached unto us, not leaving us to the power of our wills, upon his word being p•eached unto us, xx vvg pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, p-acp po31 n1 vbg vvn p-acp pno12, (27) sermon (DIV2) 582 Page 268
4532 and the arguments of the Gospel used to us. and the Arguments of the Gospel used to us. cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vvn p-acp pno12. (27) sermon (DIV2) 582 Page 268
4533 I appeal to any whose heart God hath changed, whether they think their hearts, had ever been turned to God if this had been all God had done for them, that is, given them his Gospel, I appeal to any whose heart God hath changed, whither they think their hearts, had ever been turned to God if this had been all God had done for them, that is, given them his Gospel, pns11 vvb p-acp d rg-crq n1 np1 vhz vvn, cs pns32 vvb po32 n2, vhd av vbn vvn p-acp np1 cs d vhd vbn d np1 vhd vdn p-acp pno32, cst vbz, vvn pno32 po31 n1, (27) sermon (DIV2) 583 Page 269
4534 and by that invited them to turn unto him, nor can it be supposed, that when an all-knowing, all wise God, from all Eternity, had a certain infallible knowledge, who should be eternally saved, and of the powers, and by that invited them to turn unto him, nor can it be supposed, that when an All-knowing, all wise God, from all Eternity, had a certain infallible knowledge, who should be eternally saved, and of the Powers, cc p-acp cst vvd pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, ccx vmb pn31 vbi vvn, cst c-crq dt j, d j np1, p-acp d n1, vhd dt j j n1, r-crq vmd vbi av-j vvn, cc pp-f dt n2, (27) sermon (DIV2) 583 Page 269
4535 and inclinations of all mens hearts, that he should leave the means in order to this salvation so imperfectly willed, that it was left possible, that by those means, none should ever be saved, and inclinations of all men's hearts, that he should leave the means in order to this salvation so imperfectly willed, that it was left possible, that by those means, none should ever be saved, cc n2 pp-f d ng2 n2, cst pns31 vmd vvi dt n2 p-acp n1 p-acp d n1 av av-j vvd, cst pn31 vbds vvn j, cst p-acp d n2, pix vmd av vbi vvn, (27) sermon (DIV2) 583 Page 269
4536 and obtain what he certainly fore knew, and therefore fore-know because he had willed it. and obtain what he Certainly before knew, and Therefore foreknow Because he had willed it. cc vvi r-crq pns31 av-j a-acp vvd, cc av vvi c-acp pns31 vhd vvn pn31. (27) sermon (DIV2) 583 Page 269
4537 But I have already abundantly shewed you the opposition of these notions to the plain revelations, and reason of Scripture; But I have already abundantly showed you the opposition of these notions to the plain revelations, and reason of Scripture; p-acp pns11 vhb av av-j vvn pn22 dt n1 pp-f d n2 p-acp dt j n2, cc n1 pp-f n1; (27) sermon (DIV2) 583 Page 269
4539 and pressing the arguments of it, supposing the common work of the Spirit always attending the Gospel, he would much more have a power, being converted, to walk with God, to run after him, and pressing the Arguments of it, supposing the Common work of the Spirit always attending the Gospel, he would much more have a power, being converted, to walk with God, to run After him, cc vvg dt n2 pp-f pn31, vvg dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 av vvg dt n1, pns31 vmd av-d av-dc vhb dt n1, vbg vvn, pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, (27) sermon (DIV2) 583 Page 269
4540 for the Soul not changed, is not only impotent, but unwilling, and stubborn, when converted it is willing, for the Soul not changed, is not only impotent, but unwilling, and stubborn, when converted it is willing, p-acp dt n1 xx vvn, vbz xx av-j j, cc-acp j, cc j, c-crq vvn pn31 vbz j, (27) sermon (DIV2) 583 Page 269
4541 though •e•k, yet not so weak as before conversion; though •e•k, yet not so weak as before conversion; cs n1, av xx av j c-acp p-acp n1; (27) sermon (DIV2) 583 Page 269
4542 and according to all reason, the Soul, which is both stubborn, and wholly weak, hath more need of a power (foreign to its own power) which can be no other than the power of God, and according to all reason, the Soul, which is both stubborn, and wholly weak, hath more need of a power (foreign to its own power) which can be no other than the power of God, cc vvg p-acp d n1, dt n1, r-crq vbz d j, cc av-jn j, vhz dc n1 pp-f dt n1 (j p-acp po31 d n1) r-crq vmb vbi dx n-jn cs dt n1 pp-f np1, (27) sermon (DIV2) 583 Page 269
4543 then that Soul which is now made willing, and only weak, and not so weak, then that Soul which is now made willing, and only weak, and not so weak, cs d n1 r-crq vbz av vvn j, cc av-j j, cc xx av j, (27) sermon (DIV2) 583 Page 269
4544 as the inconverted Soul is, but this is enough to shew you the vanity of these principles, which yet obtain so much in the world. as the inconverted Soul is, but this is enough to show you the vanity of these principles, which yet obtain so much in the world. c-acp dt vvn n1 vbz, cc-acp d vbz av-d pc-acp vvi pn22 dt n1 pp-f d n2, r-crq av vvi av av-d p-acp dt n1. (27) sermon (DIV2) 583 Page 269
4545 2. The Papists say the same thing that the others speak, they will grant, That man hath no power to spiritual things without the assistance of Divine Grace, he cannot believe (say they) the mysteries of Divine Salvation, this Bellarmine proves from Joh. 6. 4. where he desires his Reader to observe, that it is not, no man doth, but no man can come to the Son, except the Father draweth him. Nay he tells us; 2. The Papists say the same thing that the Others speak, they will grant, That man hath no power to spiritual things without the assistance of Divine Grace, he cannot believe (say they) the Mysteres of Divine Salvation, this Bellarmine Proves from John 6. 4. where he Desires his Reader to observe, that it is not, no man does, but no man can come to the Son, except the Father draws him. Nay he tells us; crd dt njp2 vvi dt d n1 cst dt n2-jn vvb, pns32 vmb vvi, cst n1 vhz dx n1 p-acp j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1, pns31 vmbx vvi (vvb pns32) dt n2 pp-f j-jn n1, d np1 vvz p-acp np1 crd crd n1 pns31 vvz po31 n1 pc-acp vvi, cst pn31 vbz xx, dx n1 vdz, p-acp dx n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, c-acp dt n1 vvz pno31. uh-x pns31 vvz pno12; (27) sermon (DIV2) 584 Page 269
4546 that without the special grace of God to help him, man cannot love God, nor prepare himself for Grace; nor will any thing which tends to Salvation, o• Godliness. But then they tell us; that without the special grace of God to help him, man cannot love God, nor prepare himself for Grace; nor will any thing which tends to Salvation, o• Godliness. But then they tell us; d p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi pno31, n1 vmbx vvb np1, ccx vvb px31 p-acp n1; ccx vmb d n1 r-crq vvz p-acp n1, n1 n1. p-acp av pns32 vvb pno12; (27) sermon (DIV2) 584 Page 269
4547 1. That this Grace of God, is not the sole agent. That the Soul of man (as to the first grace) is no ▪ meerly p•ssive, but also active. God indeed calleth, and by special grace excites, 1. That this Grace of God, is not the sole agent. That the Soul of man (as to the First grace) is no ▪ merely p•ssive, but also active. God indeed calls, and by special grace excites, crd cst d n1 pp-f np1, vbz xx dt j n1. cst dt n1 pp-f n1 (c-acp p-acp dt ord n1) vbz dx ▪ av-j j, p-acp av j. np1 av vvz, cc p-acp j n1 vvz, (27) sermon (DIV2) 585 Page 270
4548 and his grace aideth the will of man in believing. and his grace aideth the will of man in believing. cc po31 n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp vvg. (27) sermon (DIV2) 585 Page 270
4549 He falls heavily upon Luther, Calvin, and Chemnitius, for saying that the Soul in the reception of the first grace is meerly passive. Pelagians, and Arminians, ascribe to the will of Man, the whole power of closing with the promise by faith, being once offered in the preaching of the Gospel; He falls heavily upon Luther, calvin, and Chemnitz, for saying that the Soul in the reception of the First grace is merely passive. Pelagians, and Arminians, ascribe to the will of Man, the Whole power of closing with the promise by faith, being once offered in the preaching of the Gospel; pns31 vvz av-j p-acp np1, np1, cc np1, p-acp vvg cst dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt ord n1 vbz av-j j. np1, cc njp2, vvi p-acp dt vmb pp-f n1, dt j-jn n1 pp-f vvg p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, vbg a-acp vvn p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1; (27) sermon (DIV2) 585 Page 270
4550 Papists seem to divide Gods glory, betwixt him, and the will of man. God say they, must send his Grace, Papists seem to divide God's glory, betwixt him, and the will of man. God say they, must send his Grace, njp2 vvi pc-acp vvi npg1 n1, p-acp pno31, cc dt vmb pp-f n1. np1 vvb pns32, vmb vvi po31 n1, (27) sermon (DIV2) 585 Page 270
4551 but his Grace is not that alone which produceth the effect for the power of mans will (though infeebled by the Fall) is yet alive, but his Grace is not that alone which Produceth the Effect for the power of men will (though infeebled by the Fallen) is yet alive, cc-acp po31 n1 vbz xx d av-j r-crq vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f ng1 n1 (cs vvn p-acp dt n1) vbz av j, (27) sermon (DIV2) 585 Page 270
4552 and God accommodating the Soul with the aid, and assistance of his Grace, the Soul joins with it, and God accommodating the Soul with the aid, and assistance of his Grace, the Soul joins with it, cc np1 vvg dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc n1 pp-f po31 n1, dt n1 vvz p-acp pn31, (27) sermon (DIV2) 585 Page 270
4553 and this they assign for the reason, why one heart is changed, and not another (for God proposeth his special grace to all; and this they assign for the reason, why one heart is changed, and not Another (for God Proposeth his special grace to all; cc d pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1, c-crq crd n1 vbz vvn, cc xx j-jn (c-acp np1 vvz po31 j n1 p-acp d; (27) sermon (DIV2) 585 Page 270
4554 where by the way you may take notice that they call special Grace, what we call common, because administred to all) because free will works better in him that is converted, than in the other; where by the Way you may take notice that they call special Grace, what we call Common, Because administered to all) Because free will works better in him that is converted, than in the other; c-crq p-acp dt n1 pn22 vmb vvi n1 cst pns32 vvb j n1, r-crq pns12 vvb j, c-acp vvn p-acp d) p-acp j vmb vvz jc p-acp pno31 cst vbz vvn, cs p-acp dt j-jn; (27) sermon (DIV2) 585 Page 270
4555 thus still Arminians, and they are agreed, that the fountain of all Spiritual and Eternal good is in mans self, that man makes himself to differ, thus still Arminians, and they Are agreed, that the fountain of all Spiritual and Eternal good is in men self, that man makes himself to differ, av av njp2, cc pns32 vbr vvn, cst dt n1 pp-f d j cc j j vbz p-acp ng1 n1, cst n1 vvz px31 pc-acp vvi, (27) sermon (DIV2) 585 Page 270
4556 and so hath wherein to glory, and that man is the first cause of any true Spiritual saving motion, and so hath wherein to glory, and that man is the First cause of any true Spiritual Saving motion, cc av vhz c-crq pc-acp vvi, cc d n1 vbz dt ord n1 pp-f d j j j-vvg n1, (27) sermon (DIV2) 585 Page 270
4557 and so inequal vertues, are, as I said before, ascribed to Souls of the same kind, under the same circumstances, and so inequal Virtues, Are, as I said before, ascribed to Souls of the same kind, under the same Circumstances, cc av j n2, vbr, c-acp pns11 vvd a-acp, vvn p-acp n2 pp-f dt d n1, p-acp dt d n2, (27) sermon (DIV2) 585 Page 270
4558 and endowed with the same rational faculties. and endowed with the same rational faculties. cc vvn p-acp dt d j n2. (27) sermon (DIV2) 585 Page 270
4559 Secondly, They also agree, That the operations of Divine Grace are no other, than what may by the power of mans will be not only opposed, Secondly, They also agree, That the operations of Divine Grace Are no other, than what may by the power of men will be not only opposed, ord, pns32 av vvb, cst dt n2 pp-f j-jn n1 vbr dx n-jn, cs q-crq vmb p-acp dt n1 pp-f ng1 vmb vbi xx av-j vvn, (27) sermon (DIV2) 586 Page 270
4560 but finally resisted, so as they shall produce no effect, and that drawing grace, is no more then an intreating, and moral suasion, no such act of power as we would have it to be; but finally resisted, so as they shall produce no Effect, and that drawing grace, is no more then an entreating, and moral suasion, no such act of power as we would have it to be; cc-acp av-j vvn, av c-acp pns32 vmb vvi dx n1, cc d vvg n1, vbz av-dx av-dc cs dt vvg, cc j n1, dx d n1 pp-f n1 c-acp pns12 vmd vhi pn31 pc-acp vbi; (27) sermon (DIV2) 586 Page 270
4561 man comes to Christ alone, he is not drawn. Therein they agree with the other. man comes to christ alone, he is not drawn. Therein they agree with the other. n1 vvz p-acp np1 av-j, pns31 vbz xx vvn. av pns32 vvb p-acp dt n-jn. (27) sermon (DIV2) 586 Page 270
4562 3. Finally they say, the converted Soul, can of itself, do acts of righteousness, obey the Commandments of God, 3. Finally they say, the converted Soul, can of itself, doe acts of righteousness, obey the commandments of God, crd av-j pns32 vvb, dt vvn n1, vmb pp-f px31, n1 n2 pp-f n1, vvb dt n2 pp-f np1, (27) sermon (DIV2) 587 Page 270
4563 and ordinarily needs, no quickning, only assisting Grace. and ordinarily needs, no quickening, only assisting Grace. cc av-j av, dx j-vvg, av-j vvg n1. (27) sermon (DIV2) 587 Page 270
4564 This is not to be allowed in the Latitude, though there be something of truth in it, there is certainly a greater power, This is not to be allowed in the Latitude, though there be something of truth in it, there is Certainly a greater power, d vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, cs pc-acp vbi pi pp-f n1 p-acp pn31, pc-acp vbz av-j dt jc n1, (27) sermon (DIV2) 587 Page 270
4565 and ability to spiritual good in the converted, then in the unregenerate, and unconverted Soul, we dare not say the Soul converted moves not, acts not, and ability to spiritual good in the converted, then in the unregenerate, and unconverted Soul, we Dare not say the Soul converted moves not, acts not, cc n1 p-acp j j p-acp dt vvn, av p-acp dt j, cc vvn n1, pns12 vvb xx vvi dt n1 vvn vvz xx, vvz xx, (27) sermon (DIV2) 587 Page 270
4566 but as acted, and is also in that state meerly passive, God hath now infused a principle of life into it, his Spirit dwelleth in it. but as acted, and is also in that state merely passive, God hath now infused a principle of life into it, his Spirit dwells in it. cc-acp c-acp vvn, cc vbz av p-acp d n1 av-j j, np1 vhz av vvn dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pn31, po31 n1 vvz p-acp pn31. (27) sermon (DIV2) 587 Page 270
4567 But we say that even the justified Soul still stands in need of a constant divine influx, and that in a powerful degree; But we say that even the justified Soul still Stands in need of a constant divine influx, and that in a powerful degree; cc-acp pns12 vvb cst av dt vvn n1 av vvz p-acp n1 pp-f dt j j-jn n1, cc cst p-acp dt j n1; (27) sermon (DIV2) 587 Page 271
4568 and Bellarmine himself grants that as the Soul hath at all times need of Gods assisting, exciting and protecting grace (for Christ saith, without me you can do nothing) so in some hard cases, and in the performance of some hard & difficult duties, he hath need of powerful influences of Grace. and Bellarmine himself grants that as the Soul hath At all times need of God's assisting, exciting and protecting grace (for christ Says, without me you can do nothing) so in Some hard cases, and in the performance of Some hard & difficult duties, he hath need of powerful influences of Grace. cc np1 px31 vvz d p-acp dt n1 vhz p-acp d n2 vvb pp-f ng1 vvg, j cc vvg n1 (c-acp np1 vvz, p-acp pno11 pn22 vmb vdi pix) av p-acp d j n2, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j cc j n2, pns31 vhz n1 pp-f j n2 pp-f n1. (27) sermon (DIV2) 587 Page 271
4569 So as the Jesuite himselfdurst not ascribe so much to the power of mans will, though altered by grace, So as the Jesuit himselfdurst not ascribe so much to the power of men will, though altered by grace, av c-acp dt np1 vvd xx vvi av av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f ng1 n1, c-acp vvn p-acp n1, (27) sermon (DIV2) 587 Page 271
4570 as those bold men amongst our selves, who will have man have a power not only in ordinary cases, as those bold men among our selves, who will have man have a power not only in ordinary cases, c-acp d j n2 p-acp po12 n2, r-crq vmb vhi n1 vhb dt n1 xx av-j p-acp j n2, (27) sermon (DIV2) 587 Page 271
4571 but to resist the strongest temptations. It is a sign they neither ever knew what a strong temptation meant: but to resist the Strongest temptations. It is a Signen they neither ever knew what a strong temptation meant: cc-acp pc-acp vvi dt js n2. pn31 vbz dt n1 pns32 dx av vvd r-crq dt j n1 vvd: (27) sermon (DIV2) 587 Page 271
4573 Secondly, My discourse on this proposition will let all of us see the exceeding solly, of resisting and vexing, or grieving, or quenching the holy Spirit of God at any time in its operations or motions. Secondly, My discourse on this proposition will let all of us see the exceeding solly, of resisting and vexing, or grieving, or quenching the holy Spirit of God At any time in its operations or motions. ord, po11 n1 p-acp d n1 vmb vvi d pp-f pno12 vvb dt j-vvg n1, pp-f vvg cc vvg, cc vvg, cc vvg dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1 p-acp po31 n2 cc n2. (27) sermon (DIV2) 588 Page 271
4574 you meet in Scripture with all these terms expressing the opposition which vain man maketh to the holy Spirit of God, two of them, resisting, and vexing are applied to men wicked and unregenerate, Acts 7. 51. You do always resist the Holy Ghost, and thus you read of vexing the Spirit. The Apostle writes to the Thessalonians, not to quench the Spirit, 1 Thes. 5. 19. and to the Ephesians, Eph. 4. 30. not to grieve it. As the man that is unregenerate may resist and vex; so those that are renewed, may quench, and grieve the Holy Spirit. you meet in Scripture with all these terms expressing the opposition which vain man makes to the holy Spirit of God, two of them, resisting, and vexing Are applied to men wicked and unregenerate, Acts 7. 51. You do always resist the Holy Ghost, and thus you read of vexing the Spirit. The Apostle writes to the Thessalonians, not to quench the Spirit, 1 Thebes 5. 19. and to the Ephesians, Ephesians 4. 30. not to grieve it. As the man that is unregenerate may resist and vex; so those that Are renewed, may quench, and grieve the Holy Spirit. pn22 vvb p-acp n1 p-acp d d n2 vvg dt n1 r-crq j n1 vvz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, crd pp-f pno32, vvg, cc vvg vbr vvn p-acp n2 j cc j, n2 crd crd pn22 vdb av vvi dt j n1, cc av pn22 vvb pp-f vvg dt n1. dt n1 vvz p-acp dt njp2, xx p-acp vvb dt n1, crd np1 crd crd cc p-acp dt np1, np1 crd crd xx p-acp vvb pn31. p-acp dt n1 cst vbz j vmb vvi cc vvb; av d cst vbr vvn, vmb vvi, cc vvb dt j n1. (27) sermon (DIV2) 588 Page 271
4575 The Proposition which I have opened to you, shewing you the necessity, of our being drawn by this Holy Spirit, if we ever come to Christ, The Proposition which I have opened to you, showing you the necessity, of our being drawn by this Holy Spirit, if we ever come to christ, dt n1 r-crq pns11 vhb vvn p-acp pn22, vvg pn22 dt n1, pp-f po12 vbg vvn p-acp d j n1, cs pns12 av vvb p-acp np1, (27) sermon (DIV2) 588 Page 271
4576 or being come, if we hold on in our way, and run after him, and walk with him, justifies those reproofs, or being come, if we hold on in our Way, and run After him, and walk with him, Justifies those reproofs, cc vbg vvn, cs pns12 vvb a-acp p-acp po12 n1, cc vvi p-acp pno31, cc vvi p-acp pno31, vvz d n2, (27) sermon (DIV2) 588 Page 271
4577 and exhortations of the Apostles evincing it to be the greatest folly imaginable, voluntarily to do any such acts, by which this blessed Spirit should be resisted, vexed, quenched, or grieved. and exhortations of the Apostles evincing it to be the greatest folly imaginable, voluntarily to do any such acts, by which this blessed Spirit should be resisted, vexed, quenched, or grieved. cc n2 pp-f dt n2 vvg pn31 pc-acp vbi dt js n1 j, av-jn pc-acp vdi d d n2, p-acp r-crq d j-vvn n1 vmd vbi vvn, vvn, vvn, cc vvn. (27) sermon (DIV2) 588 Page 271
4578 1. This may be done by persons whose hearts are not yet changed, they sit under the ministration of the Gospel (which is the ministration of the Spirit, 1. This may be done by Persons whose hearts Are not yet changed, they fit under the ministration of the Gospel (which is the ministration of the Spirit, crd d vmb vbi vdn p-acp n2 r-crq n2 vbr xx av vvn, pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 (r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (27) sermon (DIV2) 589 Page 271
4579 and a glorious ministration) and besides the suasion of the potent arguments contained in it, set on by all the art of the Ministers of Christ, gifted by God for this end, and a glorious ministration) and beside the suasion of the potent Arguments contained in it, Set on by all the art of the Ministers of christ, gifted by God for this end, cc dt j n1) cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n2 vvn p-acp pn31, vvd a-acp p-acp d dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, vvn p-acp np1 p-acp d n1, (27) sermon (DIV2) 589 Page 271
4580 and authorized by God to this work, there is hardly any of them but find some inward impressions of the Holy Spirit, shewing them a necessity of believing and obeying the Gospel if they would ever obtain Eternal life, this they cannot deny, and authorized by God to this work, there is hardly any of them but find Some inward impressions of the Holy Spirit, showing them a necessity of believing and obeying the Gospel if they would ever obtain Eternal life, this they cannot deny, cc vvd p-acp np1 p-acp d n1, pc-acp vbz av d pp-f pno32 p-acp vvi d j n2 pp-f dt j n1, vvg pno32 dt n1 pp-f vvg cc vvg dt n1 cs pns32 vmd av vvi j n1, d pns32 vmbx vvi, (27) sermon (DIV2) 589 Page 271
4581 but cannot (through the prevalency of their passions above their reason) obtain of themselves, to hearken to these admonitions, but cannot (through the prevalency of their passion above their reason) obtain of themselves, to harken to these admonitions, cc-acp vmbx (p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 p-acp po32 n1) vvi pp-f px32, pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2, (27) sermon (DIV2) 589 Page 272
4582 and yield obedience to these impressions, but after the prickings of their lusts they must go, they cannot deny themselves in their pleasures, and yield Obedience to these impressions, but After the prickings of their Lustiest they must go, they cannot deny themselves in their pleasures, cc vvi n1 p-acp d n2, cc-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 n2 pns32 vmb vvi, pns32 vmbx vvi px32 p-acp po32 n2, (27) sermon (DIV2) 589 Page 272
4583 or profits, (be they never such forbidden fruit;) yet on the other side possibly their consciences bear so hard upon them, that they cannot quiet them, without promising, that they will amend their ways, they will turn to God, they only beg a little time, or profits, (be they never such forbidden fruit;) yet on the other side possibly their Consciences bear so hard upon them, that they cannot quiet them, without promising, that they will amend their ways, they will turn to God, they only beg a little time, cc n2, (vbb pns32 av-x av j-vvn n1;) av p-acp dt j-jn n1 av-j po32 n2 vvb av av-j p-acp pno32, cst pns32 vmbx vvi pno32, p-acp vvg, cst pns32 vmb vvi po32 n2, pns32 vmb vvi p-acp np1, pns32 av-j vvb dt j n1, (27) sermon (DIV2) 589 Page 272
4584 and cry out with the Sluggard, yet a little sleep, yet a little slnmber, a little folding of the hands to sleep; and cry out with the Sluggard, yet a little sleep, yet a little slnmber, a little folding of the hands to sleep; cc vvb av p-acp dt n1, av dt j n1, av dt j n1, dt j vvg pp-f dt n2 pc-acp vvi; (27) sermon (DIV2) 589 Page 272
4699 and repentance, and faith in the Mediator necessary, and we have no power to these acts, and Repentance, and faith in the Mediator necessary, and we have no power to these acts, cc n1, cc n1 p-acp dt n1 j, cc pns12 vhb dx n1 p-acp d n2, (27) sermon (DIV2) 598 Page 277
4585 like Trades-men, that know they must not spend all their time in their Beds, if they do, their Families must starve, like Tradesmen, that know they must not spend all their time in their Beds, if they do, their Families must starve, av-j n2, cst vvb pns32 vmb xx vvi d po32 n1 p-acp po32 n2, cs pns32 vdb, po32 n2 vmb vvi, (27) sermon (DIV2) 589 Page 272
4586 yet their Eyes are heavy, and they cry to those that call them. It is not time to rise yet, an hour or two hence is time enough. yet their Eyes Are heavy, and they cry to those that call them. It is not time to rise yet, an hour or two hence is time enough. av po32 n2 vbr j, cc pns32 vvb p-acp d cst vvb pno32. pn31 vbz xx n1 pc-acp vvi av, dt n1 cc crd av vbz n1 av-d. (27) sermon (DIV2) 589 Page 272
4587 So these men sitting under the sound of the Gospel, will grant you, that if they live, So these men sitting under the found of the Gospel, will grant you, that if they live, av d n2 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vmb vvi pn22, cst cs pns32 vvb, (27) sermon (DIV2) 589 Page 272
4588 and die in such courses as at present they walk in, their Souls must perish to all Eternity. and die in such courses as At present they walk in, their Souls must perish to all Eternity. cc vvi p-acp d n2 c-acp p-acp j pns32 vvb p-acp, po32 n2 vmb vvi p-acp d n1. (27) sermon (DIV2) 589 Page 272
4589 But this they intend not, only it is not time yet to awake ou• of sle p, a year or two hence is time enough, let them have some l•t•s••ction in the pleasures of youth, they will repeat and believe before they die, But this they intend not, only it is not time yet to awake ou• of sle p, a year or two hence is time enough, let them have Some l•t•s••ction in the pleasures of youth, they will repeat and believe before they die, p-acp d pns32 vvb xx, av-j pn31 vbz xx n1 av p-acp vvb n1 pp-f vvd zz, dt n1 cc crd av vbz n1 av-d, vvb pno32 vhi d n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, pns32 vmb vvi cc vvb c-acp pns32 vvb, (27) sermon (DIV2) 589 Page 272
4590 and upon this presumption, they at present 〈 ◊ 〉 the holv Spirit of God from time to time, and upon this presumption, they At present 〈 ◊ 〉 the holv Spirit of God from time to time, cc p-acp d n1, pns32 p-acp j 〈 sy 〉 dt vvb n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1, (27) sermon (DIV2) 589 Page 272
4591 and v•x i• no• only appearing in the Ministration of the Gospel, but in its more common motions and impressions. and v•x i• no• only appearing in the Ministration of the Gospel, but in its more Common motions and impressions. cc vvi n1 n1 av-j vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc-acp p-acp po31 av-dc j n2 cc n2. (27) sermon (DIV2) 589 Page 272
4592 This is what I would shortly shew you, the vanity of from the asserted truth of this proposition. Two things I would say to these Souls. This is what I would shortly show you, the vanity of from the asserted truth of this proposition. Two things I would say to these Souls. d vbz q-crq pns11 vmd av-j vvi pn22, dt n1 pp-f p-acp dt vvn n1 pp-f d n1. crd n2 pns11 vmd vvi p-acp d n2. (27) sermon (DIV2) 590 Page 272
4593 That whatsoever humane action is to be done, naturally requireth time and place, and that the Earth is the place, and this life is the time for such actions, That whatsoever humane actium is to be done, naturally requires time and place, and that the Earth is the place, and this life is the time for such actions, cst r-crq j n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vdn, av-j vvz n1 cc n1, cc d dt n1 vbz dt n1, cc d n1 vbz dt n1 p-acp d n2, (27) sermon (DIV2) 590 Page 272
4594 for (saith Solomon, E••l. 9. 10. There is no work, no device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom in the Grave whither thou go•st, upon which he exhorts us: for (Says Solomon, E••l. 9. 10. There is no work, no device, nor knowledge, nor Wisdom in the Grave whither thou go•st, upon which he exhorts us: c-acp (vvz np1, av. crd crd pc-acp vbz dx n1, dx n1, ccx n1, ccx n1 p-acp dt j c-crq pns21 vv2, p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz pno12: (27) sermon (DIV2) 590 Page 272
4595 Whatsoever thy hand f••d••h to do, do it with all thy might. Whatsoever thy hand f••d••h to do, do it with all thy might. r-crq po21 n1 av-d pc-acp vdi, vdb pn31 p-acp d po21 n1. (27) sermon (DIV2) 590 Page 272
4596 It is only while we are upon the Earth, that we are in the way with God whom we have made our adversary, It is only while we Are upon the Earth, that we Are in the Way with God whom we have made our adversary, pn31 vbz j cs pns12 vbr p-acp dt n1, cst pns12 vbr p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1 ro-crq pns12 vhb vvn po12 n1, (27) sermon (DIV2) 590 Page 272
4597 and whom we are concerned quickly to agree with, when we die we are delivered to the Judge, the Spirit returneth to God that gave it. and whom we Are concerned quickly to agree with, when we die we Are Delivered to the Judge, the Spirit returns to God that gave it. cc r-crq pns12 vbr vvn av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp, c-crq pns12 vvb pns12 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1, dt n1 vvz p-acp np1 cst vvd pn31. (27) sermon (DIV2) 590 Page 272
4598 When our Dust returns to its Dust, Our comp s•um is then dissolved, and no action can be the action of the whole man. When our Dust returns to its Dust, Our comp s•um is then dissolved, and no actium can be the actium of the Whole man. c-crq po12 n1 vvz p-acp po31 n1, po12 zz fw-la vbz av vvn, cc dx n1 vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1. (27) sermon (DIV2) 590 Page 272
4599 When our bodies come to be covered with Earth, our bodies move, and act no more. When our bodies come to be covered with Earth, our bodies move, and act no more. c-crq po12 n2 vvb pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1, po12 n2 vvi, cc n1 av-dx av-dc. (27) sermon (DIV2) 590 Page 272
4600 In the Grave, none repents, believeth, prayeth, or praiseth, or any way remembreth God. Thou sayest, to morrow, or within a few years I will amend, I will repent; In the Grave, none repents, Believeth, Prayeth, or Praiseth, or any Way Remember God. Thou Sayest, to morrow, or within a few Years I will amend, I will Repent; p-acp dt j, pix vvz, vvz, vvz, cc vvz, cc d n1 vvz np1. pns21 vv2, p-acp n1, cc p-acp dt d n2 pns11 vmb vvi, pns11 vmb vvi; (27) sermon (DIV2) 590 Page 273
4601 how knowest thou in what capacity thou shalt then be, what a day, or a month, how Knowest thou in what capacity thou shalt then be, what a day, or a Monn, q-crq vv2 pns21 p-acp r-crq n1 pns21 vm2 av vbi, r-crq dt n1, cc dt n1, (27) sermon (DIV2) 590 Page 273
4602 or a year will as to thee bring forth? The present time alone is thine, or a year will as to thee bring forth? The present time alone is thine, cc dt n1 vmb a-acp p-acp pno21 vvi av? dt j n1 av-j vbz po21, (27) sermon (DIV2) 590 Page 273
4603 and but a little of that neither, that which (as Gerard speaks) dicendo praeterit, currendo praeterlabitur, is gone while thou speakest of it, slipt away while thou thinkest of it. and but a little of that neither, that which (as Gerard speaks) dicendo Preterit, currendo praeterlabitur, is gone while thou Speakest of it, slipped away while thou Thinkest of it. cc p-acp dt j pp-f cst av-dx, cst r-crq (c-acp np1 vvz) fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la, vbz vvn cs pns21 vv2 pp-f pn31, vvd av cs pns21 vv2 pp-f pn31. (27) sermon (DIV2) 590 Page 273
4604 What talkest thou of to morrow, of the next week, month, year, who hast not an inch of time at thy command, What talkest thou of to morrow, of the next Week, Monn, year, who hast not an inch of time At thy command, q-crq vv2 pns21 pp-f pc-acp n1, pp-f dt ord n1, n1, n1, q-crq vh2 xx dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po21 n1, (27) sermon (DIV2) 590 Page 273
4605 nor canst command thy Sun to go back, or to stand still for an hour? If James instruct us not to say, To morrow we will go to such a Fair or Market, without adding, If God will; surely vain man should not say at such a time, I will repent, I will believe, I will turn to God, without saying, nor Canst command thy Sun to go back, or to stand still for an hour? If James instruct us not to say, To morrow we will go to such a Fair or Market, without adding, If God will; surely vain man should not say At such a time, I will Repent, I will believe, I will turn to God, without saying, ccx vm2 vvi po21 n1 pc-acp vvi av, cc pc-acp vvi av p-acp dt n1? cs np1 vvb pno12 xx pc-acp vvi, p-acp n1 pns12 vmb vvi p-acp d dt j cc n1, p-acp vvg, cs np1 vmb; av-j j n1 vmd xx vvi p-acp d dt n1, pns11 vmb vvi, pns11 vmb vvi, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp np1, p-acp vvg, (27) sermon (DIV2) 590 Page 273
4606 If God will let me live to such a time; and poor creature, what if God will not! If God will let me live to such a time; and poor creature, what if God will not! cs np1 vmb vvi pno11 vvi p-acp d dt n1; cc j n1, r-crq cs np1 vmb xx! (27) sermon (DIV2) 590 Page 273
4607 What if he will say unto thee, Thou dilatory fool! What if he will say unto thee, Thou dilatory fool! q-crq cs pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pno21, pns21 j n1! (27) sermon (DIV2) 590 Page 273
4608 This night thy Soul shall be taken from thee, this year, this month thou shalt die. This night thy Soul shall be taken from thee, this year, this Monn thou shalt die. d n1 po21 n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno21, d n1, d n1 pns21 vm2 vvi. (27) sermon (DIV2) 590 Page 273
4609 O the most unrea sonable vanity of men in venturing Eternity upon such incertain contingencies! yet this is the usual delusion. O the most unrea sonable vanity of men in venturing Eternity upon such incertain contingencies! yet this is the usual delusion. sy dt av-ds n1 j n1 pp-f n2 p-acp vvg n1 p-acp d j n2! av d vbz dt j n1. (27) sermon (DIV2) 590 Page 273
4610 Augustine confesseth, that his foot was once in this snare; Augustine Confesses, that his foot was once in this snare; np1 vvz, cst po31 n1 vbds a-acp p-acp d n1; (27) sermon (DIV2) 590 Page 273
4611 he resisted motions for his turning to God, with cras, cras, to morrow, to morrow, I will do it, till at length through the power of grace he brake the snare, crying out, Cras Domine! cur non hodie? to morrow Lord, he resisted motions for his turning to God, with cras, cras, to morrow, to morrow, I will do it, till At length through the power of grace he brake the snare, crying out, Cras Domine! cur non hodie? to morrow Lord, pns31 vvd n2 p-acp po31 n-vvg p-acp np1, p-acp fw-la, fw-la, p-acp n1, p-acp n1, pns11 vmb vdi pn31, c-acp p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pns31 vvd dt n1, vvg av, fw-la fw-la! n1 fw-fr fw-la? p-acp n1 n1, (27) sermon (DIV2) 590 Page 273
4612 and why to morrow? why not to day? This is but the first thing I would say to these procrastinating Souls, and why to morrow? why not to day? This is but the First thing I would say to these procrastinating Souls, cc c-crq p-acp n1? q-crq xx p-acp n1? d vbz p-acp dt ord n1 pns11 vmd vvi p-acp d vvg n2, (27) sermon (DIV2) 590 Page 273
4613 and not that which properly resulteth from my former Discourse. and not that which properly resulteth from my former Discourse. cc xx d r-crq av-j vvz p-acp po11 j n1. (27) sermon (DIV2) 590 Page 273
4614 2. But though there be an obvious contingency in that, yet we may admit that thou shalt live unto the time thou hast prefixed to thy self for thy coming, 2. But though there be an obvious contingency in that, yet we may admit that thou shalt live unto the time thou hast prefixed to thy self for thy coming, crd p-acp cs pc-acp vbi dt j n1 p-acp d, av pns12 vmb vvi cst pns21 vm2 vvi p-acp dt n1 pns21 vh2 vvn p-acp po21 n1 p-acp po21 n-vvg, (27) sermon (DIV2) 591 Page 273
4615 and returning unto God, supposing yet that no man cometh to the Son, unless the Father draweth, and returning unto God, supposing yet that no man comes to the Son, unless the Father draws, cc vvg p-acp np1, vvg av cst dx n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, cs dt n1 vvz, (27) sermon (DIV2) 591 Page 273
4616 how vain are the promises that thou makest to thy self? Admit thou dost live to that time, how vain Are the promises that thou Makest to thy self? Admit thou dost live to that time, c-crq j vbr dt n2 cst pns21 vv2 p-acp po21 n1? vvb pns21 vd2 vvi p-acp d n1, (27) sermon (DIV2) 591 Page 273
4617 and that before that time thy heart shall not be more inamoured upon thy lusts, and that before that time thy heart shall not be more enamoured upon thy Lustiest, cc cst p-acp d n1 po21 n1 vmb xx vbi av-dc j-vvn p-acp po21 n2, (27) sermon (DIV2) 591 Page 273
4618 and hardened in thy sinful courses, but that then thou shalt have as good and fair convictions as now thou hast: and hardened in thy sinful courses, but that then thou shalt have as good and fair convictions as now thou hast: cc vvn p-acp po21 j n2, cc-acp cst av pns21 vm2 vhi p-acp j cc j n2 c-acp av pns21 vh2: (27) sermon (DIV2) 591 Page 273
4619 Yet art thou sure that God will then draw thee? Art thou sure thou shalt then be drawn by the Preaching of the Gospel? Admit that, Art thou sure of the motions, impressions, Yet art thou sure that God will then draw thee? Art thou sure thou shalt then be drawn by the Preaching of the Gospel? Admit that, Art thou sure of the motions, impressions, av vb2r pns21 j cst np1 vmb av vvb pno21? vb2r pns21 j pns21 vm2 av vbi vvn p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1? vvb cst, vb2r pns21 j pp-f dt n2, n2, (27) sermon (DIV2) 591 Page 273
4620 and breathings of the holy Spirit of God? The Preaching of the Gospel beareth the same proportion to the healing of the Soul, that the Pool of Bethesda bare to the healing of bodily infirmities. Men might lie there many years; the Gospel tells you of one that lay 36 years, yet was not healed; and breathings of the holy Spirit of God? The Preaching of the Gospel bears the same proportion to the healing of the Soul, that the Pool of Bethesda bore to the healing of bodily infirmities. Men might lie there many Years; the Gospel tells you of one that lay 36 Years, yet was not healed; cc n2-vvg pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1? dt vvg pp-f dt n1 vvz dt d n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp dt vvg pp-f j n2. n2 vmd vvi a-acp d n2; dt n1 vvz pn22 pp-f pi cst vvd crd n2, av vbds xx vvn; (27) sermon (DIV2) 591 Page 273
4621 the Angel indeed came often down and stirred the waters, but none thrust him in. There is an healing virtue in the Gospel; the Angel indeed Come often down and stirred the waters, but none thrust him in. There is an healing virtue in the Gospel; dt n1 av vvd av a-acp cc vvd dt n2, cc-acp pix vvd pno31 p-acp. pc-acp vbz dt j-vvg n1 p-acp dt n1; (27) sermon (DIV2) 591 Page 274
4622 it is the word of Reconciliation, the word of the Kingdom. The Spirit of the Lord attends the ministration of it, it stirreth the Pool; it is the word of Reconciliation, the word of the Kingdom. The Spirit of the Lord attends the ministration of it, it stirs the Pool; pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f pn31, pn31 vvz dt n1; (27) sermon (DIV2) 591 Page 274
4623 but admit this, if there be none to help the poor Soul that is impotent into it, it is not healed. but admit this, if there be none to help the poor Soul that is impotent into it, it is not healed. cc-acp vvb d, cs pc-acp vbb pix pc-acp vvi dt j n1 cst vbz j p-acp pn31, pn31 vbz xx vvn. (27) sermon (DIV2) 591 Page 274
4624 What knowest thou whether the holy Spirit which breatheth where it listeth, will breathe upon thee at thy leisure? God said of the Old World, My Spirit shall not alwaies strive with man. What Knowest thou whither the holy Spirit which breathes where it lists, will breathe upon thee At thy leisure? God said of the Old World, My Spirit shall not always strive with man. q-crq vv2 pns21 c-crq dt j n1 r-crq vvz c-crq pn31 vvz, vmb vvi p-acp pno21 p-acp po21 n1? np1 vvd pp-f dt j n1, po11 n1 vmb xx av vvi p-acp n1. (27) sermon (DIV2) 591 Page 274
4625 If it be not perfectly in thy own power to turn to God when thou pleasest, it is the most unaccountable folly imaginable, If it be not perfectly in thy own power to turn to God when thou pleasest, it is the most unaccountable folly imaginable, cs pn31 vbb xx av-j p-acp po21 d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 c-crq pns21 vv2, pn31 vbz dt av-ds j n1 j, (27) sermon (DIV2) 591 Page 274
4626 for any to resist the holy Spirit, and to vex it; for any to resist the holy Spirit, and to vex it; c-acp d pc-acp vvi dt j n1, cc pc-acp vvi pn31; (27) sermon (DIV2) 591 Page 274
4627 yet promising himself the operations and effects of it, when he will be pleased to call for, and to admit them. yet promising himself the operations and effects of it, when he will be pleased to call for, and to admit them. av vvg px31 dt n2 cc n2 pp-f pn31, c-crq pns31 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp, cc pc-acp vvi pno32. (27) sermon (DIV2) 591 Page 274
4628 But I hear some saying, Do not you determine that the grace of God cannot be resisted, what need your exhortations then not to resist it? But I hear Some saying, Do not you determine that the grace of God cannot be resisted, what need your exhortations then not to resist it? cc-acp pns11 vvb d n-vvg, vdb xx pn22 vvi cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vmbx vbi vvn, r-crq vvb po22 n2 cs xx pc-acp vvi pn31? (27) sermon (DIV2) 592 Page 274
4629 1. I have told you that the grace of God may be opposed and resisted, 1. I have told you that the grace of God may be opposed and resisted, crd pns11 vhb vvn pn22 d dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vbi vvn cc vvn, (27) sermon (DIV2) 593 Page 274
4630 but that Grace by which the heart is changed, is powerful, and finally cannot be resisted; but that Grace by which the heart is changed, is powerful, and finally cannot be resisted; cc-acp cst n1 p-acp r-crq dt n1 vbz vvn, vbz j, cc av-j vmbx vbi vvn; (27) sermon (DIV2) 593 Page 274
4631 but certainly the common grace of God (which the Apostle saith hath appeared to all men) may be opposed and resisted, and finally rejected, but Certainly the Common grace of God (which the Apostle Says hath appeared to all men) may be opposed and resisted, and finally rejected, cc-acp av-j dt j n1 pp-f np1 (r-crq dt n1 vvz vhz vvd p-acp d n2) vmb vbi vvn cc vvd, cc av-j vvn, (27) sermon (DIV2) 593 Page 274
4632 and is so by the most of those that sit under it; and is so by the most of those that fit under it; cc vbz av p-acp dt ds pp-f d cst vvb p-acp pn31; (27) sermon (DIV2) 593 Page 274
4633 and certain it is, that mens opposing and resisting of that common grace, may provoke him to deny special grace to the Soul that doth it, and certain it is, that men's opposing and resisting of that Common grace, may provoke him to deny special grace to the Soul that does it, cc j pn31 vbz, cst ng2 vvg cc vvg pp-f cst j n1, vmb vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi j n1 p-acp dt n1 cst vdz pn31, (27) sermon (DIV2) 593 Page 274
4634 and will justifie God in the denial of it. and will justify God in the denial of it. cc vmb vvi np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. (27) sermon (DIV2) 593 Page 274
4635 For we have no reason to complain of God's not doing what was truly and purely his part, For we have no reason to complain of God's not doing what was truly and purely his part, c-acp pns12 vhb dx n1 pc-acp vvi pp-f npg1 xx vdg q-crq vbds av-j cc av-j po31 n1, (27) sermon (DIV2) 593 Page 274
4636 whiles we have not done what is our part, and in our power. while we have not done what is our part, and in our power. cs pns12 vhb xx vdn q-crq vbz po12 n1, cc p-acp po12 n1. (27) sermon (DIV2) 593 Page 274
4637 Now, though the change of the heart be an act of Divine Power, yet acts of moral Discipline, Now, though the change of the heart be an act of Divine Power, yet acts of moral Discipline, av, cs dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbb dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1, av n2 pp-f j n1, (27) sermon (DIV2) 593 Page 274
4638 and the avoiding gross and scandalous sins, and the performance of some religious Duties, which God hath prescribed as means (though not in themselves sufficient and effectual) are things within our power, with the assistance only of that common grace, which God denieth to none to whom he doth not deny the Gospel: and the avoiding gross and scandalous Sins, and the performance of Some religious Duties, which God hath prescribed as means (though not in themselves sufficient and effectual) Are things within our power, with the assistance only of that Common grace, which God Denieth to none to whom he does not deny the Gospel: cc dt vvg j cc j n2, cc dt n1 pp-f d j n2, r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp n2 (cs xx p-acp px32 j cc j) vbr n2 p-acp po12 n1, p-acp dt n1 av-j pp-f cst j n1, r-crq np1 vvz p-acp pix p-acp ro-crq pns31 vdz xx vvi dt n1: (27) sermon (DIV2) 593 Page 274
4639 And in these the holy Spirit may be opposed, and finally resisted, though he shall not be finally resisted by any Soul that is ordained to life and eternal Salvation; And in these the holy Spirit may be opposed, and finally resisted, though he shall not be finally resisted by any Soul that is ordained to life and Eternal Salvation; cc p-acp d dt j n1 vmb vbi vvn, cc av-j vvn, cs pns31 vmb xx vbi av-j vvn p-acp d n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp n1 cc j n1; (27) sermon (DIV2) 593 Page 274
4640 and it is certainly the duty, and wisdom of every Soul, to take heed of this Resisting, this Vexing the holy Spirit, because, and it is Certainly the duty, and Wisdom of every Soul, to take heed of this Resisting, this Vexing the holy Spirit, Because, cc pn31 vbz av-j dt n1, cc n1 pp-f d n1, pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f d vvg, d vvg dt j n1, c-acp, (27) sermon (DIV2) 593 Page 274
4641 as I said before, God shall for ever be justified in the with-holding his gracious acts of power, as I said before, God shall for ever be justified in the withholding his gracious acts of power, c-acp pns11 vvd a-acp, np1 vmb p-acp av vbi vvn p-acp dt j po31 j n2 pp-f n1, (27) sermon (DIV2) 593 Page 274
4643 To which I think I may add, that in the day of Judgment, there will be wanting a President so much as of one Soul, who hath followed the drawings of his Gospel, so far as he had power; To which I think I may add, that in the day of Judgement, there will be wanting a President so much as of one Soul, who hath followed the drawings of his Gospel, so Far as he had power; p-acp r-crq pns11 vvb pns11 vmb vvi, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vmb vbi vvg dt n1 av av-d c-acp pp-f crd n1, r-crq vhz vvn dt n2-vvg pp-f po31 n1, av av-j c-acp pns31 vhd n1; (27) sermon (DIV2) 593 Page 274
4644 to whom God hath denied the more powerful drawings of his Spirit, making a change in the Soul, to whom God hath denied the more powerful drawings of his Spirit, making a change in the Soul, p-acp ro-crq np1 vhz vvn dt av-dc j n2-vvg pp-f po31 n1, vvg dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (27) sermon (DIV2) 593 Page 275
4645 and subduing it to the obedience of Faith; and subduing it to the Obedience of Faith; cc j-vvg zz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (27) sermon (DIV2) 593 Page 275
4646 and also because God will not have his Spirit alwaies strive with man, because he is but flesh. and also Because God will not have his Spirit always strive with man, Because he is but Flesh. cc av c-acp np1 vmb xx vhi po31 n1 av vvi p-acp n1, c-acp pns31 vbz p-acp n1. (27) sermon (DIV2) 593 Page 275
4647 2. But secondly, Even the People of God also fall under this reproof, though not for such vexings, 2. But secondly, Even the People of God also fallen under this reproof, though not for such vexings, crd p-acp ord, av-j dt n1 pp-f np1 av vvi p-acp d n1, cs xx p-acp d n2-vvg, (27) sermon (DIV2) 594 Page 275
4648 and resistings of the Spirit, as natural, and unregenerate men are guilty of, yet for Quenching the Spirit in its motions, and resistings of the Spirit, as natural, and unregenerate men Are guilty of, yet for Quenching the Spirit in its motions, cc n2-vvg pp-f dt n1, c-acp j, cc j n2 vbr j pp-f, av p-acp vvg dt n1 p-acp po31 n2, (27) sermon (DIV2) 594 Page 275
4649 and resistances of it in his operations, whence the Apostle saw need of those Precepts, 1 Thes. 5. 19. & Ephes. 5. 30. We are prone, 1. To Quench the Spirit in its motions to duty, and resistances of it in his operations, whence the Apostle saw need of those Precepts, 1 Thebes 5. 19. & Ephesians 5. 30. We Are prove, 1. To Quench the Spirit in its motions to duty, cc n2 pp-f pn31 p-acp po31 n2, c-crq dt n1 vvd n1 pp-f d n2, crd np1 crd crd cc np1 crd crd pns12 vbr j, crd pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 n2 p-acp n1, (27) sermon (DIV2) 594 Page 275
4650 and to put them off. 2. And to promise our selves, if we fall, we shall rise again. and to put them off. 2. And to promise our selves, if we fallen, we shall rise again. cc pc-acp vvi pno32 a-acp. crd cc pc-acp vvi po12 n2, cs pns12 vvb, pns12 vmb vvi av. (27) sermon (DIV2) 594 Page 275
4651 When we find some motions to duty, which we have reason to conclude to be from the holy Spirit dwelling in us, When we find Some motions to duty, which we have reason to conclude to be from the holy Spirit Dwelling in us, c-crq pns12 vvb d n2 p-acp n1, r-crq pns12 vhb n1 pc-acp vvi pc-acp vbi p-acp dt j n1 vvg p-acp pno12, (27) sermon (DIV2) 595 Page 275
4652 and sometimes from some more than ordinary suggestions to, and impressions made upon us, we are too ready to put them off to some other time, promising to our selves that we then will obey them, and sometime from Some more than ordinary suggestions to, and impressions made upon us, we Are too ready to put them off to Some other time, promising to our selves that we then will obey them, cc av p-acp d dc cs j n2 p-acp, cc n2 vvn p-acp pno12, pns12 vbr av j pc-acp vvi pno32 a-acp p-acp d j-jn n1, vvg p-acp po12 n2 cst pns12 av vmb vvi pno32, (27) sermon (DIV2) 595 Page 275
4653 and hearken to them, not considering, that as our first coming to Christ dependeth upon the Father's drawing; and harken to them, not considering, that as our First coming to christ dependeth upon the Father's drawing; cc vvi p-acp pno32, xx vvg, cst p-acp po12 ord vvg p-acp np1 vvz p-acp dt n1|vbz vvg; (27) sermon (DIV2) 595 Page 275
4654 so our running after him depends upon Christ 's, and his Spirit's drawing. Now, though the Lord never forsaketh the Soul that is his, as to necessary grace; so our running After him depends upon christ is, and his Spirit's drawing. Now, though the Lord never Forsaketh the Soul that is his, as to necessary grace; av po12 n-vvg p-acp pno31 vvz p-acp np1 vbz, cc po31 n1|vbz vvg. av, cs dt n1 av-x vvz dt n1 cst vbz png31, c-acp p-acp j n1; (27) sermon (DIV2) 595 Page 275
4655 yet he often deserts it as to gradual manifestations, in strengthening, and quickening influences. yet he often deserts it as to gradual manifestations, in strengthening, and quickening influences. av pns31 av vvz pn31 a-acp p-acp j-jn n2, p-acp vvg, cc j-vvg n2. (27) sermon (DIV2) 595 Page 275
4656 See that famous instance, Cant. 2. The Lord called at the door of his Spouse, saying, Open my Love, my Dove, my Undefiled. See that famous instance, Cant 2. The Lord called At the door of his Spouse, saying, Open my Love, my Dove, my Undefiled. n1 cst j n1, np1 crd dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, vvg, vvb po11 n1, po11 n1, po11 j-vvn-u. (27) sermon (DIV2) 595 Page 275
4657 The Spouse grieveth her Beloved's Spirit; she would open in the morning, when she should have had her fill of sleep; The Spouse Grieveth her Beloved's Spirit; she would open in the morning, when she should have had her fill of sleep; dt n1 vvz pno31 ng1-vvn n1; pns31 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1, c-crq pns31 vmd vhi vhn po31 n1 pp-f n1; (27) sermon (DIV2) 595 Page 275
4658 when she should be up and drest, she had put off her Coat, and how should she put it on? she had washed her feet, when she should be up and dressed, she had put off her Coat, and how should she put it on? she had washed her feet, c-crq pns31 vmd vbi a-acp cc vvn, pns31 vhd vvn a-acp po31 n1, cc q-crq vmd pns31 vvi pn31 a-acp? pns31 vhd vvn po31 n2, (27) sermon (DIV2) 595 Page 275
4659 and how should she defile them? At length v. 5. She rose to open to her Beloved, and how should she defile them? At length v. 5. She rose to open to her beloved, cc q-crq vmd pns31 vvi pno32? p-acp n1 n1 crd pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 j-vvn, (27) sermon (DIV2) 595 Page 275
4660 but he had withdrawn himself, and was gone, — She sought him, but she could not find him; but he had withdrawn himself, and was gone, — She sought him, but she could not find him; cc-acp pns31 vhd vvn px31, cc vbds vvn, — pns31 vvd pno31, cc-acp pns31 vmd xx vvi pno31; (27) sermon (DIV2) 595 Page 275
4661 she called him, but he gave her no answer. she called him, but he gave her no answer. pns31 vvd pno31, cc-acp pns31 vvd pno31 dx n1. (27) sermon (DIV2) 595 Page 275
4700 nor ever had, no not in Adam, how yet is God unrighteous in requiring those acts of us, nor ever had, no not in Adam, how yet is God unrighteous in requiring those acts of us, ccx av vhd, uh-dx xx p-acp np1, c-crq av vbz np1 j p-acp vvg d n2 pp-f pno12, (27) sermon (DIV2) 598 Page 277
4662 It is the case of many good and pious Soul. The holy Spirit moves it to some evident piece of spiritual duty; (for I am not speaking for extravagant impulses to things no where prescribed, It is the case of many good and pious Soul. The holy Spirit moves it to Some evident piece of spiritual duty; (for I am not speaking for extravagant impulses to things no where prescribed, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f d j cc j n1 dt j n1 vvz pn31 p-acp d j n1 pp-f j n1; (c-acp pns11 vbm xx vvg p-acp j n2 p-acp n2 av-dx q-crq vvn, (27) sermon (DIV2) 595 Page 275
4663 or directed in the Word of God) the Soul is under some spiritual Torpor, and listlesness; or directed in the Word of God) the Soul is under Some spiritual Torpor, and listlessness; cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1) dt n1 vbz p-acp d j n1, cc n1; (27) sermon (DIV2) 595 Page 275
4664 it agrees the thing ought to be done, and disputes nothing but the necessity of doing it presently, it neglecteth it; it agrees the thing ought to be done, and disputes nothing but the necessity of doing it presently, it neglecteth it; pn31 vvz dt n1 vmd pc-acp vbi vdn, cc vvz pix cc-acp dt n1 pp-f vdg pn31 av-j, pn31 vvz pn31; (27) sermon (DIV2) 595 Page 275
4665 it may be when it would open to its Beloved, it finds that he hath withdrawn himself, and is gone. it may be when it would open to its beloved, it finds that he hath withdrawn himself, and is gone. pn31 vmb vbi c-crq pn31 vmd vvi p-acp po31 j-vvn, pn31 vvz cst pns31 vhz vvn px31, cc vbz vvn. (27) sermon (DIV2) 595 Page 275
4666 It seeketh him, but it cannot find him. It seeks him, but it cannot find him. pn31 vvz pno31, cc-acp pn31 vmbx vvi pno31. (27) sermon (DIV2) 595 Page 275
4667 2. Secondly, We are as prone also vainly to think within our selves, If we sin, we will repent, 2. Secondly, We Are as prove also vainly to think within our selves, If we sin, we will Repent, crd ord, pns12 vbr a-acp j av av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2, cs pns12 vvb, pns12 vmb vvi, (27) sermon (DIV2) 596 Page 275
4668 if we fall, we will rise. Or, though we run into temptation, yet we will not fall by it. if we fallen, we will rise. Or, though we run into temptation, yet we will not fallen by it. cs pns12 vvb, pns12 vmb vvi. cc, cs pns12 vvb p-acp n1, av pns12 vmb xx vvi p-acp pn31. (27) sermon (DIV2) 596 Page 275
4669 All this while forgetting, that although we live, yet it is not we, but Christ lives in us, and we shall stand in need of drawing grace to run after God. All this while forgetting, that although we live, yet it is not we, but christ lives in us, and we shall stand in need of drawing grace to run After God. d d cs vvg, cst cs pns12 vvb, av pn31 vbz xx po12, p-acp np1 vvz p-acp pno12, cc pns12 vmb vvi p-acp n1 pp-f vvg vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp np1. (27) sermon (DIV2) 596 Page 276
4670 It is true, that if the Believer sinneth, he hath an Advocate with the Father, even Jesus Christ the Righteous. It is true, that if the Believer Sinneth, he hath an Advocate with the Father, even jesus christ the Righteous. pn31 vbz j, cst cs dt n1 vvz, pns31 vhz dt n1 p-acp dt n1, av np1 np1 dt j. (27) sermon (DIV2) 596 Page 276
4671 If he falls, he shall rise. God will succour him when he is tempted; but all this proceeds from an influence forreign to him. If he falls, he shall rise. God will succour him when he is tempted; but all this proceeds from an influence foreign to him. cs pns31 vvz, pns31 vmb vvi. np1 vmb vvi pno31 c-crq pns31 vbz vvn; p-acp d d vvz p-acp dt n1 j p-acp pno31. (27) sermon (DIV2) 596 Page 276
4672 God is able to make him to stand, and faithful, so as he shall stand. But yet his own endeavours are necessary to his standing, God is able to make him to stand, and faithful, so as he shall stand. But yet his own endeavours Are necessary to his standing, np1 vbz j pc-acp vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi, cc j, av c-acp pns31 vmb vvi. p-acp av po31 d n2 vbr j p-acp po31 n-vvg, (27) sermon (DIV2) 596 Page 276
4673 and Divine Grace is necessary (if he be lapsed) to his recovery; and though he may know, if he knows that he is Elected, and effectually called, and Divine Grace is necessary (if he be lapsed) to his recovery; and though he may know, if he knows that he is Elected, and effectually called, cc j-jn n1 vbz j (cs pns31 vbb vvn) p-acp po31 n1; cc cs pns31 vmb vvi, cs pns31 vvz cst pns31 vbz vvn, cc av-j vvn, (27) sermon (DIV2) 596 Page 276
4674 and justified, that he shall not perish for ever; yet this can by no means encourage his presumptuous sinning; and justified, that he shall not perish for ever; yet this can by no means encourage his presumptuous sinning; cc vvn, cst pns31 vmb xx vvi p-acp av; av d vmb p-acp dx n2 vvi po31 j vvg; (27) sermon (DIV2) 596 Page 276
4675 for these two Reasons: 1. Because while he lies under the guilt of sin not repented of, he can have no knowledge of his Election, for these two Reasons: 1. Because while he lies under the guilt of since not repented of, he can have no knowledge of his Election, p-acp d crd n2: crd c-acp cs pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 xx vvn pp-f, pns31 vmb vhi dx n1 pp-f po31 n1, (27) sermon (DIV2) 596 Page 276
4676 or Effectual Calling, but hath reason to suspect he hath all this while mistaken the case and state of his own Soul. 2. Because he may be saved as through fire, or Effectual Calling, but hath reason to suspect he hath all this while mistaken the case and state of his own Soul. 2. Because he may be saved as through fire, cc j vvg, cc-acp vhz n1 pc-acp vvi pns31 vhz d d n1 vvn dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 d n1 crd c-acp pns31 vmb vbi vvn a-acp p-acp n1, (27) sermon (DIV2) 596 Page 276
4677 and go with an aking conscience even to the gate of the City of God. and go with an aching conscience even to the gate of the city of God. cc vvi p-acp dt j-vvg n1 av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (27) sermon (DIV2) 596 Page 276
4678 Now it is impossible, that in the Judgment of any Soul under the conduct and command of reason, the pleasure of sin should appear compensative of the rack of Conscience, Now it is impossible, that in the Judgement of any Soul under the conduct and command of reason, the pleasure of since should appear compensative of the rack of Conscience, av pn31 vbz j, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 vmd vvi j pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, (27) sermon (DIV2) 596 Page 276
4679 and the feeling the terrours of God upon the Soul but for a few days. and the feeling the terrors of God upon the Soul but for a few days. cc dt n-vvg dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 cc-acp p-acp dt d n2. (27) sermon (DIV2) 596 Page 276
4680 If indeed man having fallen from his integrity, had a power to rise again at pleasure by the help alone of his own hands, he might have from hence a motive to indulge his corruptions; If indeed man having fallen from his integrity, had a power to rise again At pleasure by the help alone of his own hands, he might have from hence a motive to indulge his corruptions; cs av n1 vhg vvn p-acp po31 n1, vhd dt n1 pc-acp vvi av p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 j pp-f po31 d n2, pns31 vmd vhi p-acp av dt n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n2; (27) sermon (DIV2) 596 Page 276
4681 but if he hath no such power, but what he derives from drawing grace, certainly it is the vainest thing imaginable for man to sin upon a presumption, of what is not in his power; but if he hath not such power, but what he derives from drawing grace, Certainly it is the vainest thing imaginable for man to sin upon a presumption, of what is not in his power; cc-acp cs pns31 vhz xx d n1, cc-acp q-crq pns31 vvz p-acp vvg n1, av-j pn31 vbz dt js n1 j p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, pp-f r-crq vbz xx p-acp po31 n1; (27) sermon (DIV2) 596 Page 276
4682 and though he be certain of it in the issue, yet he may want it so long, and though he be certain of it in the issue, yet he may want it so long, cc cs pns31 vbb j pp-f pn31 p-acp dt n1, av pns31 vmb vvi pn31 av av-j, (27) sermon (DIV2) 596 Page 276
4683 as may leave him little pleasure of his sinning, little fruit of those things for which he hath been so long ashamed. as may leave him little pleasure of his sinning, little fruit of those things for which he hath been so long ashamed. c-acp vmb vvi pno31 j n1 pp-f po31 vvg, j n1 pp-f d n2 p-acp r-crq pns31 vhz vbn av av-j j. (27) sermon (DIV2) 596 Page 276
4684 Thirdly, From this representation of the state, the present state of Man; Thirdly, From this representation of the state, the present state of Man; ord, p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1, dt j n1 pp-f n1; (27) sermon (DIV2) 597 Page 276
4685 We may observe the difference betwixt our present state, and the state of our Pro-parent Adam in the state of Innocency. We may observe the difference betwixt our present state, and the state of our Pro-parent Adam in the state of Innocency. pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp po12 j n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (27) sermon (DIV2) 597 Page 276
4686 It is a point not half enough thought of, and the want of a due consideration of it, causeth so many swellings against, It is a point not half enough Thought of, and the want of a due consideration of it, Causes so many swellings against, pn31 vbz dt n1 xx j-jn av-d vvd pp-f, cc dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 pp-f pn31, vvz av d n2-vvg p-acp, (27) sermon (DIV2) 597 Page 276
4687 and blasphemings of the Truth of God in this point. and blasphemings of the Truth of God in this point. cc n2-vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1. (27) sermon (DIV2) 597 Page 276
4688 They will not understand, that although God made Man upright, and in Honour, yet he abode not in Honour, but by seeking out inventions, became like unto the Beast that perisheth. They will not understand, that although God made Man upright, and in Honour, yet he Abided not in Honour, but by seeking out Inventions, became like unto the Beast that Perishes. pns32 vmb xx vvi, cst cs np1 vvd n1 av-j, cc p-acp n1, av pns31 n1 xx p-acp n1, p-acp p-acp vvg av n2, vvd av-j p-acp dt n1 cst vvz. (27) sermon (DIV2) 597 Page 276
4689 The state of Man at first was such, 1. That he needed not have come to Christ for life; The state of Man At First was such, 1. That he needed not have come to christ for life; dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp ord vbds d, crd cst pns31 vvd xx vhi vvn p-acp np1 p-acp n1; (27) sermon (DIV2) 597 Page 276
4690 he had his li•e in his hands. he had his li•e in his hands. pns31 vhd po31 n1 p-acp po31 n2. (27) sermon (DIV2) 598 Page 276
4691 There needed no Saviour before we were lost, no Mediator or Intercessor, before man had offended, There needed no Saviour before we were lost, no Mediator or Intercessor, before man had offended, a-acp vvd dx n1 c-acp pns12 vbdr vvn, av-dx n1 cc n1, p-acp n1 vhd vvn, (27) sermon (DIV2) 598 Page 277
4692 and consequently, no applications of our Souls unto him for life and Salvation, and this by the way may shew you the weakness of their reply, who when they are told, that it is no more injustice with God to call to us for those exercises of Grace in order to our salvation, which in our lapsed state we have no power to perform, and consequently, no applications of our Souls unto him for life and Salvation, and this by the Way may show you the weakness of their reply, who when they Are told, that it is no more injustice with God to call to us for those exercises of Grace in order to our salvation, which in our lapsed state we have no power to perform, cc av-j, dx n2 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp pno31 p-acp n1 cc n1, cc d p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi pn22 dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, r-crq c-crq pns32 vbr vvn, cst pn31 vbz dx dc n1 p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12 p-acp d n2 pp-f n1 p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n1, r-crq p-acp po12 vvn n1 pns12 vhb dx n1 pc-acp vvi, (27) sermon (DIV2) 598 Page 277
4693 than it is in man to call to him, to whom he hath lent a great sum, which he by his debauchery hath spent, to pay him what he oweth him, than it is in man to call to him, to whom he hath lent a great sum, which he by his debauchery hath spent, to pay him what he owes him, cs pn31 vbz p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, p-acp ro-crq pns31 vhz vvn dt j n1, r-crq pns31 p-acp po31 n1 vhz vvn, pc-acp vvi pno31 r-crq pns31 vvz pno31, (27) sermon (DIV2) 598 Page 277
4694 and to lay him in Prison (though he hath nothing to pay) for God in creation gave unto man a power to do whatsoever in that state was necessary to his Salvation. and to lay him in Prison (though he hath nothing to pay) for God in creation gave unto man a power to do whatsoever in that state was necessary to his Salvation. cc pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp n1 (cs pns31 vhz pix pc-acp vvi) p-acp np1 p-acp n1 vvd p-acp n1 dt n1 pc-acp vdi r-crq p-acp d n1 vbds j p-acp po31 n1. (27) sermon (DIV2) 598 Page 277
4695 I say when they are told this, they usually tell us, That Adam never had a power to repent and believe in Christ; I say when they Are told this, they usually tell us, That Adam never had a power to Repent and believe in christ; pns11 vvb c-crq pns32 vbr vvn d, pns32 av-j vvb pno12, cst np1 av-x vhd dt n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp np1; (27) sermon (DIV2) 598 Page 277
4696 Nor was repentance or faith in Christ necessary in that state wherein Adam was created, Nor was Repentance or faith in christ necessary in that state wherein Adam was created, ccx vbds n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 j p-acp d n1 c-crq np1 vbds vvn, (27) sermon (DIV2) 598 Page 277
4697 nor would it ever have been necessary either to him, or us, had he stood in that estate, God gave unto Adam and to us in him, whatsoever was necessary in that state, nor would it ever have been necessary either to him, or us, had he stood in that estate, God gave unto Adam and to us in him, whatsoever was necessary in that state, ccx vmd pn31 av vhb vbn j av-d p-acp pno31, cc pno12, vhd pns31 vvn p-acp d n1, np1 vvd p-acp np1 cc p-acp pno12 p-acp pno31, r-crq vbds j p-acp d n1, (27) sermon (DIV2) 598 Page 277
4698 and if our Fore-fafather, and we (who dyed in him, and fell with him) have made a Mediator necessary, and if our Fore-fafather, and we (who died in him, and fell with him) have made a Mediator necessary, cc cs po12 j, cc pns12 (r-crq vvd p-acp pno31, cc vvd p-acp pno31) vhb vvn dt n1 j, (27) sermon (DIV2) 598 Page 277
4701 though we have no power to perform them? though we have no power to perform them? cs pns12 vhb dx n1 pc-acp vvi pno32? (27) sermon (DIV2) 598 Page 277
4704 So neither was there need of any such potent drawing in order to our running after him. So neither was there need of any such potent drawing in order to our running After him. av d vbds a-acp n1 pp-f d d j vvg p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n-vvg p-acp pno31. (27) sermon (DIV2) 599 Page 277
4705 Adam had a perfect power connatural to him, to walk with God in the obedience of his will. Adam had a perfect power connatural to him, to walk with God in the Obedience of his will. np1 vhd dt j n1 j p-acp pno31, pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (27) sermon (DIV2) 599 Page 277
4706 It was the fall that lamed us in our feet, and introduced this necessity of Christs drawings in order to our running. It was the fallen that lamed us in our feet, and introduced this necessity of Christ drawings in order to our running. pn31 vbds dt n1 cst vvn pno12 p-acp po12 n2, cc vvd d n1 pp-f npg1 n2-vvg p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n-vvg. (27) sermon (DIV2) 599 Page 277
4707 Let us in a word or two take a view of man now in this, that he stands in need of these divine drawings. Let us in a word or two take a view of man now in this, that he Stands in need of these divine drawings. vvb pno12 p-acp dt n1 cc crd vvb dt n1 pp-f n1 av p-acp d, cst pns31 vvz p-acp n1 pp-f d j-jn n2-vvg. (27) sermon (DIV2) 599 Page 277
4708 1. He now stands in need of a Mediator, and there is no name given under Heaven by which any Soul can be saved, 1. He now Stands in need of a Mediator, and there is no name given under Heaven by which any Soul can be saved, crd pns31 av vvz p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1, cc pc-acp vbz dx n1 vvn p-acp n1 p-acp r-crq d n1 vmb vbi vvn, (27) sermon (DIV2) 600 Page 277
4709 but only the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, no Salvation by any other. but only the name of the Lord jesus christ, no Salvation by any other. cc-acp av-j dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1 np1, dx n1 p-acp d n-jn. (27) sermon (DIV2) 600 Page 277
4710 2. He stands in need of drawing to this Mediator, not only of a Child to be born a Son again, a Saviour prepared, 2. He Stands in need of drawing to this Mediator, not only of a Child to be born a Son again, a Saviour prepared, crd pns31 vvz p-acp n1 pp-f vvg p-acp d n1, xx av-j pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn dt n1 av, dt n1 vvd, (27) sermon (DIV2) 601 Page 277
4711 but of the work of the Father, and the holy Spirit to draw us to, and after this Mediator. but of the work of the Father, and the holy Spirit to draw us to, and After this Mediator. cc-acp pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt j n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp, cc p-acp d n1. (27) sermon (DIV2) 601 Page 277
4712 1. Drawing (as I have shewed you) imports a fair treating, & intreating, 1. Drawing (as I have showed you) imports a fair treating, & entreating, crd vvg (c-acp pns11 vhb vvn pn22) vvz dt j vvg, cc vvg, (27) sermon (DIV2) 602 Page 277
4713 & alluring Souls to what is their great and only happiness, this speaks man, 1. In a state of aversion from God and his only felicity. & alluring Souls to what is their great and only happiness, this speaks man, 1. In a state of aversion from God and his only felicity. cc j-vvg n2 p-acp r-crq vbz po32 j cc j n1, d vvz n1, crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1 cc po31 j n1. (27) sermon (DIV2) 602 Page 278
4714 Mans supreme happiness lies in his union, and communion with God, as the supreme and greatest good; men supreme happiness lies in his Union, and communion with God, as the supreme and greatest good; ng1 j n1 vvz p-acp po31 n1, cc n1 p-acp np1, c-acp dt j cc js j; (27) sermon (DIV2) 602 Page 278
4715 yet he must be drawn to it, drawn with the cords of a man, allured by mans Rhetorick, persuaded to it by mans Logick, and ratiocination; yet he must be drawn to it, drawn with the cords of a man, allured by men Rhetoric, persuaded to it by men Logic, and ratiocination; av pns31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pn31, vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, vvn p-acp ng1 n1, vvn p-acp pn31 p-acp ng1 n1, cc n1; (27) sermon (DIV2) 602 Page 278
4716 we as the Embassadours of Christ, must beseech and intreat men to be happy in being reconciled to God, we as the ambassadors of christ, must beseech and entreat men to be happy in being reconciled to God, pns12 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, vmb vvi cc vvi n2 pc-acp vbi j p-acp vbg vvn p-acp np1, (27) sermon (DIV2) 602 Page 278
4717 and thus much is granted to us by those who make themeanest, and most jejune interpretation of this drawing. and thus much is granted to us by those who make themeanest, and most jejune Interpretation of this drawing. cc av d vbz vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp d r-crq vvb js, cc av-ds j n1 pp-f d vvg. (27) sermon (DIV2) 602 Page 278
4718 2. Drawing (secondly) signifieth an act of power. This speaketh us not only averse, but impotent and weak without strength. 2. Drawing (secondly) signifies an act of power. This speaks us not only averse, but impotent and weak without strength. crd vvg (ord) vvz dt n1 pp-f n1. d vvz pno12 xx j j, p-acp j cc j p-acp n1. (27) sermon (DIV2) 603 Page 278
4719 We are like Lot in Sodom; though we daily hear that the wicked shall be turned into Hell, with all those that forget God, though the Lord useth all intreaties with his poor Creatures, We Are like Lot in Sodom; though we daily hear that the wicked shall be turned into Hell, with all those that forget God, though the Lord uses all entreaties with his poor Creatures, pns12 vbr j n1 p-acp np1; cs pns12 av-j vvb d dt j vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1, p-acp d d cst vvb np1, cs dt n1 vvz d n2 p-acp po31 j n2, (27) sermon (DIV2) 603 Page 278
4720 and the love of God be displayed before us in the fullest measure, yet till the Lord doth by us (as the Angel did by Lot) lay hold upon us, and the love of God be displayed before us in the Fullest measure, yet till the Lord does by us (as the Angel did by Lot) lay hold upon us, cc dt n1 pp-f np1 vbb vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp dt js n1, av c-acp dt n1 vdz p-acp pno12 (c-acp dt n1 vdd p-acp n1) vvb vvb p-acp pno12, (27) sermon (DIV2) 603 Page 278
4721 and pull us out of our sinful state, we move not a jot. and pull us out of our sinful state, we move not a jot. cc vvb pno12 av pp-f po12 j n1, pns12 vvb xx dt n1. (27) sermon (DIV2) 603 Page 278
4722 Yea verily man in his best estate, man regenerate, and brought home to God, must also be drawn, Yea verily man in his best estate, man regenerate, and brought home to God, must also be drawn, uh av-j n1 p-acp po31 js n1, n1 vvn, cc vvd av-an p-acp np1, vmb av vbi vvn, (27) sermon (DIV2) 603 Page 278
4723 or he will not run, he must be kept by the power of God through faith to Salvation, or he will not run, he must be kept by the power of God through faith to Salvation, cc pns31 vmb xx vvi, pns31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1, (27) sermon (DIV2) 603 Page 278
4724 or he will never come into Heaven; when to will is present with us, we have no strength to perform. or he will never come into Heaven; when to will is present with us, we have no strength to perform. cc pns31 vmb av-x vvi p-acp n1; c-crq p-acp n1 vbz j p-acp pno12, pns12 vhb dx n1 pc-acp vvi. (27) sermon (DIV2) 603 Page 278
4725 The Spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak. O miserable men that we are; who shall deliver us from our bodies of death. The Spirit is willing, but the Flesh is weak. O miserable men that we Are; who shall deliver us from our bodies of death. dt n1 vbz j, cc-acp dt n1 vbz j. sy j n2 cst pns12 vbr; r-crq vmb vvi pno12 p-acp po12 n2 pp-f n1. (27) sermon (DIV2) 603 Page 278
4726 I need say no more, it being what is justified by the experience of the best of men, I need say no more, it being what is justified by the experience of the best of men, pns11 vvb vvb av-dx av-dc, pn31 vbg q-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt js pp-f n2, (27) sermon (DIV2) 603 Page 278
4727 and their prayers directed to God accordingly. and their Prayers directed to God accordingly. cc po32 n2 vvn p-acp np1 av-vvg. (27) sermon (DIV2) 603 Page 278
4728 Sermon XIX. Cant. 1. 4. Draw me, and we will run after thee. Sermon XIX. Cant 1. 4. Draw me, and we will run After thee. n1 np1. np1 crd crd vvb pno11, cc pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno21. (28) sermon (DIV2) 603 Page 278
4729 I Have formerly discoursed from this Text this Proposition, That the Soul till drawn, doth not run after Christ. I Have formerly discoursed from this Text this Proposition, That the Soul till drawn, does not run After christ. pns11 vhb av-j vvn p-acp d n1 d n1, cst dt n1 c-acp vvn, vdz xx vvi p-acp np1. (28) sermon (DIV2) 604 Page 278
4730 I am in the application of that discourse, and that by way of Instruction. I am in the application of that discourse, and that by Way of Instruction. pns11 vbm p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, cc cst p-acp n1 pp-f n1. (28) sermon (DIV2) 604 Page 278
4731 This may inform us in the true nature of special saving Grace. It is a drawing to, This may inform us in the true nature of special Saving Grace. It is a drawing to, d vmb vvi pno12 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f j vvg n1. pn31 vbz dt vvg p-acp, (28) sermon (DIV2) 605 Page 279
4732 and after Christ. Grace in its general notion signifieth nothing but free love and favour. Let me find grace, or I have found grace, signifies no more in Scripture, and After christ. Grace in its general notion signifies nothing but free love and favour. Let me find grace, or I have found grace, signifies no more in Scripture, cc p-acp np1. n1 p-acp po31 j n1 vvz pix cc-acp j n1 cc n1. vvb pno11 vvi vvi, cc pns11 vhb vvn n1, vvz av-dx dc p-acp n1, (28) sermon (DIV2) 605 Page 279
4733 than though I have no worth, no merit, yet shew me love and favour; than though I have no worth, no merit, yet show me love and favour; cs cs pns11 vhb dx n1, dx n1, av vvb pno11 n1 cc n1; (28) sermon (DIV2) 605 Page 279
4734 when applied to God, it signifieth no more in the general notion, whether this love be shewed in the collation of the good things which concern this life, when applied to God, it signifies no more in the general notion, whither this love be showed in the collation of the good things which concern this life, c-crq vvn p-acp np1, pn31 vvz av-dx dc p-acp dt j n1, cs d n1 vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n2 r-crq vvb d n1, (28) sermon (DIV2) 605 Page 279
4735 or those which concern that life which is to come, they are all grace in a large sense, or those which concern that life which is to come, they Are all grace in a large sense, cc d r-crq vvb d n1 r-crq vbz pc-acp vvi, pns32 vbr d vvb p-acp dt j n1, (28) sermon (DIV2) 605 Page 279
4736 because emanations of divine love, not merited by Creatures. Because emanations of divine love, not merited by Creatures. c-acp n2 pp-f j-jn vvi, xx vvn p-acp n2. (28) sermon (DIV2) 605 Page 279
4737 But words taking their significancy more from use than etymology, Grace in a more strict and usual notion hath been taken to signify, The emanations of Divine love concerning the Souls, But words taking their significancy more from use than etymology, Grace in a more strict and usual notion hath been taken to signify, The emanations of Divine love Concerning the Souls, p-acp n2 vvg po32 n1 av-dc p-acp n1 cs n1, n1 p-acp dt av-dc j cc j n1 vhz vbn vvn p-acp vvi, dt n2 pp-f j-jn n1 vvg dt n2, (28) sermon (DIV2) 605 Page 279
4738 and Eternal Salvation of the Children of men, which is called the Grace of God which bringeth Salvation. Now these divine emanations having different effects, this Grace of God is also distinguished into Common and special, ineffectual, and effectual; under the notion of common grace, we comprehend all those effluxes of divine goodness, by which God sheweth his kindness to the Souls of men in order to their Salvation, and Eternal Salvation of the Children of men, which is called the Grace of God which brings Salvation. Now these divine emanations having different effects, this Grace of God is also distinguished into Common and special, ineffectual, and effectual; under the notion of Common grace, we comprehend all those Effluxes of divine Goodness, by which God shows his kindness to the Souls of men in order to their Salvation, cc j n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n2, r-crq vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vvz n1. av d j-jn n2 vhg j n2, d vvb pp-f np1 vbz av vvn p-acp j cc j, j, cc j; p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, pns12 vvb d d n2 pp-f j-jn n1, p-acp r-crq np1 vvz po31 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n1, (28) sermon (DIV2) 605 Page 279
4739 whether they prove effective of their Salvation, yea or no; whither they prove effective of their Salvation, yea or no; cs pns32 vvb j pp-f po32 n1, uh cc uh-dx; (28) sermon (DIV2) 605 Page 279
4740 under this head, some will bring both Election and Redemption, owning no other Election, than the eternal counsel of God to save such as should believe, under this head, Some will bring both Election and Redemption, owning no other Election, than the Eternal counsel of God to save such as should believe, p-acp d n1, d vmb vvi d n1 cc n1, vvg dx j-jn n1, cs dt j n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi d c-acp vmd vvi, (28) sermon (DIV2) 605 Page 279
4741 so denying all eternal Election of persons, and making Christs intention in dying to extend to all, either equally, so denying all Eternal Election of Persons, and making Christ intention in dying to extend to all, either equally, av vvg d j n1 pp-f n2, cc vvg npg1 n1 p-acp j-vvg pc-acp vvi p-acp d, av-d av-j, (28) sermon (DIV2) 605 Page 279
4742 or at least so far as to put all in a possibility of Salvation, if their own perverse wills do not hinder. or At least so Far as to put all in a possibility of Salvation, if their own perverse wills do not hinder. cc p-acp ds av av-j c-acp pc-acp vvi d p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cs po32 d j n2 vdb xx vvi. (28) sermon (DIV2) 605 Page 279
4743 The Publication, and proposal of the Gospel, with the common influences of the Spirit attending the preaching of it, certainly come under this notion, The Publication, and proposal of the Gospel, with the Common influences of the Spirit attending the preaching of it, Certainly come under this notion, dt n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 vvg dt vvg pp-f pn31, av-j vvn p-acp d n1, (28) sermon (DIV2) 605 Page 279
4744 for though all hear not that joyful sound, yet it is granted on all hands, that of those that do hear it, to some it is the savour of life unto life, to others the savour of death unto death. for though all hear not that joyful found, yet it is granted on all hands, that of those that do hear it, to Some it is the savour of life unto life, to Others the savour of death unto death. c-acp cs d vvb xx d j n1, av pn31 vbz vvn p-acp d n2, cst pp-f d cst vdb vvi pn31, p-acp d pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, p-acp n2-jn dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1. (28) sermon (DIV2) 605 Page 279
4745 And this is all the grace which some will acknowledge, antecedent to the pardon of sins, and regeneration. But we affirm a further special grace than this is, which we call special, because it is not equally administred to all, no not to all that hear the Gospel, saving, because it brings salvation, not only in a general tender, and offer unto all, And this is all the grace which Some will acknowledge, antecedent to the pardon of Sins, and regeneration. But we affirm a further special grace than this is, which we call special, Because it is not equally administered to all, no not to all that hear the Gospel, Saving, Because it brings salvation, not only in a general tender, and offer unto all, cc d vbz d dt vvb r-crq d vmb vvi, n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, cc n1. cc-acp pns12 vvb dt jc j n1 cs d vbz, r-crq pns12 vvb j, c-acp pn31 vbz xx av-j vvn p-acp d, uh-dx xx p-acp d d vvb dt n1, vvg, c-acp pn31 vvz n1, xx av-j p-acp dt j j, cc vvi p-acp d, (28) sermon (DIV2) 605 Page 279
4746 but to that particular Soul, upon whom it shineth, and so is effectual, because effective of the blessed end to which it is levelled, but to that particular Soul, upon whom it shines, and so is effectual, Because effective of the blessed end to which it is leveled, cc-acp p-acp d j n1, p-acp ro-crq pn31 vvz, cc av vbz j, c-acp j pp-f dt j-vvn n1 p-acp r-crq pn31 vbz vvn, (28) sermon (DIV2) 605 Page 279
4747 and aimed, and doth not evaporate in a meer tender, and proposal of the will of God. This is that which we conceive expressed here, and aimed, and does not evaporate in a mere tender, and proposal of the will of God. This is that which we conceive expressed Here, cc vvd, cc vdz xx vvi p-acp dt j j, cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. d vbz d r-crq pns12 vvb vvn av, (28) sermon (DIV2) 605 Page 280
4748 and in John 6. 44. under the notion of drawing. Which term is fully expressive of the Nature of it, and in John 6. 44. under the notion of drawing. Which term is Fully expressive of the Nature of it, cc p-acp np1 crd crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg. r-crq n1 vbz av-j j pp-f dt n1 pp-f pn31, (28) sermon (DIV2) 605 Page 280
4749 as it signifieth both, 1. An act of power. 2. An act of sweetness and love. as it signifies both, 1. an act of power. 2. an act of sweetness and love. c-acp pn31 vvz d, crd dt n1 pp-f n1. crd dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (28) sermon (DIV2) 605 Page 280
4750 1. An act of power. The converted Soul is made willing in the day of the Lords power, Psal. 110. 3, 4. The holy Scripture describes us in our natural state, 1. an act of power. The converted Soul is made willing in the day of the lords power, Psalm 110. 3, 4. The holy Scripture describes us in our natural state, crd dt n1 pp-f n1. dt vvn n1 vbz vvn j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 n1, np1 crd crd, crd dt j n1 vvz pno12 p-acp po12 j n1, (28) sermon (DIV2) 606 Page 280
4751 as dead in trespasses and sins, Eph. 2. 1. Enemies to God, Col. 1. 21. and alienated from the life of God. as dead in Trespasses and Sins, Ephesians 2. 1. Enemies to God, Col. 1. 21. and alienated from the life of God. c-acp j p-acp n2 cc n2, np1 crd crd n2 p-acp np1, np1 crd crd cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (28) sermon (DIV2) 606 Page 280
4752 Having hearts, harder then rocks, then nether milstones, iron sinews, stiff necks. Having hearts, harder then Rocks, then neither millstones, iron sinews, stiff necks. vhg n2, jc cs n2, av j n2, n1 n2, j n2. (28) sermon (DIV2) 606 Page 280
4753 Let those that think, a meer intreaty of a Soul to come to Christ, that it might have life, a meer moral suasion, or persuading a Soul to Spiritual duty, will change it, Let those that think, a mere entreaty of a Soul to come to christ, that it might have life, a mere moral suasion, or persuading a Soul to Spiritual duty, will change it, vvb d cst vvb, dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, cst pn31 vmd vhi n1, dt j j n1, cc vvg dt n1 p-acp j n1, vmb vvi pn31, (28) sermon (DIV2) 606 Page 280
4754 and renew it, and beget in it spiritual habits, try what their Rhetorick will do, to melt a rock, and renew it, and beget in it spiritual habits, try what their Rhetoric will do, to melt a rock, cc vvi pn31, cc vvi p-acp pn31 j n2, vvb r-crq po32 n1 vmb vdi, pc-acp vvi dt n1, (28) sermon (DIV2) 606 Page 280
4755 or to raise a dead body. or to raise a dead body. cc pc-acp vvi dt j n1. (28) sermon (DIV2) 606 Page 280
4756 If the disadvantage of an ill education, and a customary course of debauchery, added to our vitiated nature, hath such a power to beget in us a moral impotency, that the drunkard, and the unclean person cannot obtain of himself, notwithstanding the advantage of his own ratiocination, If the disadvantage of an ill education, and a customary course of debauchery, added to our vitiated nature, hath such a power to beget in us a moral impotency, that the drunkard, and the unclean person cannot obtain of himself, notwithstanding the advantage of his own ratiocination, cs dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, cc dt j n1 pp-f n1, vvn p-acp po12 j-vvn n1, vhz d dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12 dt j n1, cst dt n1, cc dt j n1 vmbx vvi pp-f px31, c-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1, (28) sermon (DIV2) 606 Page 280
4757 and the potent arguments drawn from the health of his body, the upholding his reputation amongst men, the preservation of his estate, the pleasing of his sober friends, to turn from an Alehouse, and the potent Arguments drawn from the health of his body, the upholding his reputation among men, the preservation of his estate, the pleasing of his Sobrium Friends, to turn from an Alehouse, cc dt j n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, dt vvg po31 n1 p-acp n2, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, dt j-vvg pp-f po31 j n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, (28) sermon (DIV2) 606 Page 280
4758 and Tavern, and from the house of the strange Woman, no not tho his own experience, and Tavern, and from the house of the strange Woman, no not though his own experience, cc n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, uh-dx xx cs po31 d n1, (28) sermon (DIV2) 606 Page 280
4759 and the daily experience of others, verifieth these arguments; and the daily experience of Others, verifieth these Arguments; cc dt j n1 pp-f n2-jn, vvz d n2; (28) sermon (DIV2) 606 Page 280
4829 This certainly must transcendently commend the love and goodness of God to those Souls that have experienced such grace. This Certainly must transcendently commend the love and Goodness of God to those Souls that have experienced such grace. np1 av-j vmb av-j vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n2 cst vhb vvn d n1. (28) sermon (DIV2) 611 Page 284
4760 and the acts are but such, as by the force of reason (supposing the common grace of God denied to none) may be declined. and the acts Are but such, as by the force of reason (supposing the Common grace of God denied to none) may be declined. cc dt n2 vbr p-acp d, c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 (vvg dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp pix) vmb vbi vvn. (28) sermon (DIV2) 606 Page 280
4761 How shall we ever think, that a man hath a natural power to the most sublime and spiritual acts, and that the power of God must not be put forth upon a Soul, causing it to love God, and to hate sin, and to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ. How shall we ever think, that a man hath a natural power to the most sublime and spiritual acts, and that the power of God must not be put forth upon a Soul, causing it to love God, and to hate since, and to believe in the Lord jesus christ. q-crq vmb pns12 av vvb, cst dt n1 vhz dt j n1 p-acp dt ds j cc j n2, cc d dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb xx vbi vvn av p-acp dt n1, vvg pn31 p-acp vvb np1, cc p-acp vvb n1, cc p-acp vvb p-acp dt n1 np1 np1. (28) sermon (DIV2) 606 Page 280
4762 Two things evince this grace to be an act of divine power. 1. The invisibility of Christ and his excellencies. Two things evince this grace to be an act of divine power. 1. The invisibility of christ and his excellencies. crd n2 n1 d n1 pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1. crd dt n1 pp-f np1 cc po31 n2. (28) sermon (DIV2) 606 Page 280
4763 2. The natural alienation of our Souls from him; 2. The natural alienation of our Souls from him; crd dt j n1 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp pno31; (28) sermon (DIV2) 607 Page 280
4764 If indeed our need of Christ, or the suitableness which is in him to the lapsed state of Souls, were either evident to sense, If indeed our need of christ, or the suitableness which is in him to the lapsed state of Souls, were either evident to sense, cs av po12 n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 r-crq vbz p-acp pno31 p-acp dt vvn n1 pp-f n2, vbdr av-d j p-acp n1, (28) sermon (DIV2) 607 Page 280
4765 or demonstrable to reason, or the excellencies of Christ were demonstrable to either; or demonstrable to reason, or the excellencies of christ were demonstrable to either; cc j p-acp n1, cc dt n2 pp-f np1 vbdr j pc-acp av-d; (28) sermon (DIV2) 607 Page 280
4766 something might be said for the sufficiency of rational arguments to persuade the Soul to Christ, something might be said for the sufficiency of rational Arguments to persuade the Soul to christ, pi vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp np1, (28) sermon (DIV2) 607 Page 280
4767 yet not enough in that case, for the sensibility of the goodness of temperance, and sobriety and chastity, their suitableness to the frail state of our bodies, ready to be destroyed by debaucheries opposite to these vertuous habits, we see by experience, are not enough to keep Souls within the circle and bounds of morality. yet not enough in that case, for the sensibility of the Goodness of temperance, and sobriety and chastity, their suitableness to the frail state of our bodies, ready to be destroyed by debaucheries opposite to these virtuous habits, we see by experience, Are not enough to keep Souls within the circle and bounds of morality. av xx av-d p-acp cst n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 cc n1, po32 n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po12 n2, j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n2 j-jn p-acp d j n2, pns12 vvb p-acp n1, vbr xx av-d pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp dt n1 cc n2 pp-f n1. (28) sermon (DIV2) 607 Page 281
4768 But the other things being neither subject to the demonstration of sense or reason, it is most irrational to plead for a power in the will of man to chuse them. But the other things being neither Subject to the demonstration of sense or reason, it is most irrational to plead for a power in the will of man to choose them. p-acp dt j-jn n2 vbg dx n-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, pn31 vbz av-ds j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi pno32. (28) sermon (DIV2) 607 Page 281
4769 The sweetness of what the lapsed Soul in its state of alienation from God tasteth in sensible satisfactions, is a thing evident to sense, The sweetness of what the lapsed Soul in its state of alienation from God tasteth in sensible satisfactions, is a thing evident to sense, dt n1 pp-f r-crq dt vvn n1 p-acp po31 n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1 vvz p-acp j n2, vbz dt n1 j p-acp n1, (28) sermon (DIV2) 607 Page 281
4770 and it is most absurd to imagine, that a Soul should ever call these things bitter, till it be convinced of a more excellent good, and it is most absurd to imagine, that a Soul should ever call these things bitter, till it be convinced of a more excellent good, cc pn31 vbz av-ds j pc-acp vvi, cst dt n1 vmd av vvi d n2 j, c-acp pn31 vbb vvn pp-f dt av-dc j j, (28) sermon (DIV2) 607 Page 281
4771 and the incompetency of its fruition both of the one and of the other. and the incompetency of its fruition both of the one and of the other. cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 av-d pp-f dt crd cc pp-f dt j-jn. (28) sermon (DIV2) 607 Page 281
4772 Could it be any thing less than a powerful act of Divine Grace, that could make Moses willing, to refuse the pleasures of Pharaohs Court, and the honour of being called his Son, Could it be any thing less than a powerful act of Divine Grace, that could make Moses willing, to refuse the pleasures of Pharaohs Court, and the honour of being called his Son, vmd pn31 vbb d n1 av-dc cs dt j n1 pp-f j-jn n1, cst vmd vvi np1 j, pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f np1 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f vbg vvn po31 n1, (28) sermon (DIV2) 607 Page 281
4773 and to chuse rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, counting the reproach of Christ, greater riches then the Treasures of Aegypt? O study, and to choose rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, counting the reproach of christ, greater riches then the Treasures of Egypt? O study, cc pc-acp vvi av-c pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvg dt n1 pp-f np1, jc n2 cs dt n2 pp-f np1? sy n1, (28) sermon (DIV2) 607 Page 281
4774 and adore the power of faving and effectual Divine Grace. Do but consider your own weakness, and adore the power of faving and effectual Divine Grace. Do but Consider your own weakness, cc vvb dt n1 pp-f vhg cc j j-jn n1. vdb p-acp vvi po22 d n1, (28) sermon (DIV2) 607 Page 281
4775 and the mighty power of Satan in tempting, and you will be convinced, that there had need be a divine power exerted, in the collation of saving Grace. and the mighty power of Satan in tempting, and you will be convinced, that there had need be a divine power exerted, in the collation of Saving Grace. cc dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp vvg, cc pn22 vmb vbi vvn, cst a-acp vhd n1 vbi dt j-jn n1 vvn, p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg n1. (28) sermon (DIV2) 607 Page 281
4776 2. But yet as it is mighty and powerful, so it is also sweet; 2. But yet as it is mighty and powerful, so it is also sweet; crd p-acp av c-acp pn31 vbz j cc j, av pn31 vbz av j; (28) sermon (DIV2) 608 Page 281
4861 They were invited by potent Arguments; They were invited by potent Arguments; pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp j n2; (28) sermon (DIV2) 613 Page 286
4777 we are drawn to Christ, but it is with the cords of a man, the divine power put forth, hath the will for the object, which is not forced, but melted, renewed, changed by the influence of the mighty God upon it. we Are drawn to christ, but it is with the cords of a man, the divine power put forth, hath the will for the Object, which is not forced, but melted, renewed, changed by the influence of the mighty God upon it. pns12 vbr vvn p-acp np1, p-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, dt j-jn n1 vvd av, vhz dt vmb p-acp dt n1, r-crq vbz xx vvn, p-acp vvn, vvd, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j np1 p-acp pn31. (28) sermon (DIV2) 608 Page 281
4778 Indeed the will is not capable of violence, but yet it is capable of a divine influence sweetly renewing, and changing it, the Soul is made willing, Indeed the will is not capable of violence, but yet it is capable of a divine influence sweetly renewing, and changing it, the Soul is made willing, np1 dt vmb vbz xx j pp-f n1, p-acp av pn31 vbz j pp-f dt j-jn n1 av-j vvg, cc vvg pn31, dt n1 vbz vvn j, (28) sermon (DIV2) 608 Page 281
4779 and then it wills, and chuseth, desires, delights in the things which are good, and acceptable in the sight of God. and then it wills, and chooseth, Desires, delights in the things which Are good, and acceptable in the sighed of God. cc av pn31 n2, cc vvz, n2, vvz p-acp dt n2 r-crq vbr j, cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (28) sermon (DIV2) 608 Page 281
4780 Grace doth not meerly exhibit, and propose Christ as a lovely, and beautiful object, altogether desires, it doth not only furnish the Gospel, Grace does not merely exhibit, and propose christ as a lovely, and beautiful Object, altogether Desires, it does not only furnish the Gospel, n1 vdz xx av-j vvi, cc vvb np1 p-acp dt j, cc j n1, av vvz, pn31 vdz xx av-j vvi dt n1, (28) sermon (DIV2) 608 Page 281
4781 and fill the mouths of Ministers with suasive arguments, but it fills the Soul, the inward man with a powerful divine influence, which quite reneweth and changeth it, and fill the mouths of Ministers with suasive Arguments, but it fills the Soul, the inward man with a powerful divine influence, which quite Reneweth and changes it, cc vvi dt n2 pp-f n2 p-acp j n2, cc-acp pn31 vvz dt n1, dt j n1 p-acp dt j j-jn n1, r-crq av vvz cc vvz pn31, (28) sermon (DIV2) 608 Page 281
4782 and altereth the byass and inclination of it. and altereth the bias and inclination of it. cc vvz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31. (28) sermon (DIV2) 608 Page 281
4783 This is the nature of saving grace, effectual grace, thus it differs from that Grace of God which may shine upon reprobates, which they may finally resist, and abide still in darkness. This is the nature of Saving grace, effectual grace, thus it differs from that Grace of God which may shine upon Reprobates, which they may finally resist, and abide still in darkness. d vbz dt n1 pp-f vvg n1, j n1, av pn31 vvz p-acp d n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vmb vvi p-acp n2-jn, r-crq pns32 vmb av-j vvi, cc vvi av p-acp n1. (28) sermon (DIV2) 608 Page 281
4784 This notion in the next place wonderfully commendeth the love of God, to those Souls that are made partakers of this Grace of God that bringeth Salvation, that maketh a Soul meet for the inheritance of the Saints in light. This notion in the next place wonderfully commends the love of God, to those Souls that Are made partakers of this Grace of God that brings Salvation, that makes a Soul meet for the inheritance of the Saints in Light. d n1 p-acp dt ord n1 av-j vvz dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp d n2 cst vbr vvn n2 pp-f d n1 pp-f np1 cst vvz n1, cst vv2 dt n1 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 p-acp n1. (28) sermon (DIV2) 609 Page 282
4785 The great boast which those who maintain the contrary systeme of Doctrine to what I have maintained, make, is, that their Doctrine doth vastly more commend the love of God to mankind. The great boast which those who maintain the contrary system of Doctrine to what I have maintained, make, is, that their Doctrine does vastly more commend the love of God to mankind. dt j n1 r-crq d r-crq vvb dt n-jn vvb pp-f n1 p-acp r-crq pns11 vhb vvn, vvb, vbz, cst po32 n1 vdz av-j av-dc vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1. (28) sermon (DIV2) 609 Page 282
4786 Let us try that a little; Let us try that a little; vvb pno12 vvi d dt j; (28) sermon (DIV2) 609 Page 282
4787 According to their Notion of the Grace of God, it is no more, than might have been consistent with the Eternal perdition of all mankind; According to their Notion of the Grace of God, it is no more, than might have been consistent with the Eternal perdition of all mankind; vvg p-acp po32 n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, pn31 vbz av-dx av-dc, cs vmd vhi vbn j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n1; (28) sermon (DIV2) 609 Page 282
4788 for they say God hath determined no particular person unto eternal life, Christ hath laid down a price no more for the Soul that is saved, than for those that perish. for they say God hath determined no particular person unto Eternal life, christ hath laid down a price no more for the Soul that is saved, than for those that perish. p-acp pns32 vvb np1 vhz vvn dx j n1 p-acp j n1, np1 vhz vvn a-acp dt n1 av-dx dc p-acp dt n1 cst vbz vvn, cs p-acp d cst vvb. (28) sermon (DIV2) 609 Page 282
4789 In the Acts of his Providence he doth no more for one than another. In the Acts of his Providence he does no more for one than Another. p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 pns31 vdz av-dx av-dc p-acp crd cs n-jn. (28) sermon (DIV2) 609 Page 282
4790 Both have the Gospel, both have the common assistances of the Spirit, and one hath no more than another, both have Souls of the same species, indued with the same faculties, both might have resisted the Grace of God, and that finally. Both have the Gospel, both have the Common assistances of the Spirit, and one hath no more than Another, both have Souls of the same species, endued with the same faculties, both might have resisted the Grace of God, and that finally. av-d vhb dt n1, d vhb dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, cc pi vhz dx dc cs j-jn, d vhb n2 pp-f dt d n2, vvn p-acp dt d n2, d vmd vhi vvn dt n1 pp-f np1, cc cst av-j. (28) sermon (DIV2) 609 Page 282
4791 Now do not these mightily magnify Grace, who will allow no more of it then what is consistent with the eternal destruction of all men? yet neither are they consistent to themselves in their doctrine of Grace, so far as they will allow any thing to it, they pretend the advancement of the love of God, by their conditional Election, incertain Covenant, universal Redemption, common Grace, yet they cannot deny, Now do not these mightily magnify Grace, who will allow no more of it then what is consistent with the Eternal destruction of all men? yet neither Are they consistent to themselves in their Doctrine of Grace, so Far as they will allow any thing to it, they pretend the advancement of the love of God, by their conditional Election, incertain Covenant, universal Redemption, Common Grace, yet they cannot deny, av vdb xx d av-j vvi n1, r-crq vmb vvi av-dx dc pp-f pn31 av q-crq vbz j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n2? av d vbr pns32 j p-acp px32 p-acp po32 n1 pp-f n1, av av-j c-acp pns32 vmb vvi d n1 p-acp pn31, pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp po32 j n1, j n1, j n1, j n1, av pns32 vmbx vvi, (28) sermon (DIV2) 609 Page 282
4792 but that the far greater part of the world hath not so much as the means of grace, the sound of the Gospel is not in their Ears; but that the Far greater part of the world hath not so much as the means of grace, the found of the Gospel is not in their Ears; cc-acp cst dt av-j jc n1 pp-f dt n1 vhz xx av av-d c-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz xx p-acp po32 n2; (28) sermon (DIV2) 609 Page 282
4793 and how little of it is there in Popish Countries, where the People have not the Bible in their own language, and how little of it is there in Popish Countries, where the People have not the bible in their own language, cc c-crq j pp-f pn31 vbz a-acp p-acp j n2, c-crq dt n1 vhb xx dt n1 p-acp po32 d n1, (28) sermon (DIV2) 609 Page 282
4794 and hear stories, and tales out of the Legends instead of the Gospel? nay, in Protestant Countries how many places are there, where People have Stones instead of Bread, Scorpions instead of Fishes, where they from the Pulpit hear little of Christ, and hear stories, and tales out of the Legends instead of the Gospel? nay, in Protestant Countries how many places Are there, where People have Stones instead of Bred, Scorpions instead of Fish, where they from the Pulpit hear little of christ, cc vvi n2, cc n2 av pp-f dt n2 av pp-f dt n1? uh-x, p-acp n1 n2 c-crq d n2 vbr a-acp, c-crq n1 vhb n2 av pp-f n1, n2 av pp-f n2, c-crq pns32 p-acp dt n1 vvb j pp-f np1, (28) sermon (DIV2) 609 Page 282
4795 or the great motives of the Gospel to faith and holiness? so as to make out their notion of their Doctrines, commending the love of God; or the great motives of the Gospel to faith and holiness? so as to make out their notion of their Doctrines, commending the love of God; cc dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1 cc n1? av c-acp pc-acp vvi av po32 n1 pp-f po32 n2, vvg dt n1 pp-f np1; (28) sermon (DIV2) 609 Page 282
4796 they must find out a way to Christ and Salvation, for more than three parts of the world, without Christ, they must find out a Way to christ and Salvation, for more than three parts of the world, without christ, pns32 vmb vvi av dt n1 p-acp np1 cc n1, p-acp dc cs crd n2 pp-f dt n1, p-acp np1, (28) sermon (DIV2) 609 Page 282
4797 and that an ordinary way too, (or but few of them will be saved) yet in this extraordinary, that their Salvation must be without the Gospel, and that an ordinary Way too, (or but few of them will be saved) yet in this extraordinary, that their Salvation must be without the Gospel, cc cst dt j n1 av, (cc p-acp d pp-f pno32 vmb vbi vvn) av p-acp d j, cst po32 n1 vmb vbi p-acp dt n1, (28) sermon (DIV2) 609 Page 282
4798 and the potent motives and arguments of it, the Preaching of it, and the ordinary concurrence of the Holy Spirit with it. and the potent motives and Arguments of it, the Preaching of it, and the ordinary concurrence of the Holy Spirit with it. cc dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f pn31, dt vvg pp-f pn31, cc dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp pn31. (28) sermon (DIV2) 609 Page 282
4799 The opinion of Divine• on the other side is this; The opinion of Divine• on the other side is this; dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt j-jn n1 vbz d; (28) sermon (DIV2) 609 Page 282
4800 That God out of the Mass of Mankind (whether considered as created, or to be created, they are not so universally agreed) did chuse a certain number of Persons great in itself, That God out of the Mass of Mankind (whither considered as created, or to be created, they Are not so universally agreed) did choose a certain number of Persons great in itself, cst np1 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 (cs vvn c-acp vvn, cc pc-acp vbi vvn, pns32 vbr xx av av-j vvn) vdd vvi dt j n1 pp-f n2 j p-acp px31, (28) sermon (DIV2) 609 Page 282
4801 but small in comparison of the whole number of mankind, as to whom he willed a Kingdom of life and glory: but small in comparison of the Whole number of mankind, as to whom he willed a Kingdom of life and glory: cc-acp j p-acp n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1, c-acp p-acp ro-crq pns31 vvd dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1: (28) sermon (DIV2) 609 Page 283
4802 and also chose them and ordained them to obtain this life, by having Redemption through the Blood of Christ, the forgiveness of sins, and also chosen them and ordained them to obtain this life, by having Redemption through the Blood of christ, the forgiveness of Sins, cc av vvd pno32 cc vvd pno32 pc-acp vvi d n1, p-acp vhg n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f n2, (28) sermon (DIV2) 609 Page 283
4803 and by being holy and unblameable before him, and to this end sent his Son to die for them, and by being holy and unblameable before him, and to this end sent his Son to die for them, cc p-acp vbg j cc j-u p-acp pno31, cc p-acp d n1 vvd po31 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, (28) sermon (DIV2) 609 Page 283
4804 and gives to the most of them, whom he thus ordained to life, and to faith, and gives to the most of them, whom he thus ordained to life, and to faith, cc vvz p-acp dt ds pp-f pno32, ro-crq pns31 av vvd p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1, (28) sermon (DIV2) 609 Page 283
4805 and holiness, as the means of it, his Gospel, and the Ministry of it, by which he intreateth all those to whom it is Preached, to be reconciled to God; and holiness, as the means of it, his Gospel, and the Ministry of it, by which he intreateth all those to whom it is Preached, to be reconciled to God; cc n1, c-acp dt n2 pp-f pn31, po31 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f pn31, p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz d d p-acp ro-crq pn31 vbz vvn, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp np1; (28) sermon (DIV2) 609 Page 283
4806 but for those whom he hath ordained to life, he powerfully and effectually worketh in them by the Spirit of his Grace, by which their hearts (though they may for a time oppose and resist) yet are subdued to the obedience of faith, but for those whom he hath ordained to life, he powerfully and effectually works in them by the Spirit of his Grace, by which their hearts (though they may for a time oppose and resist) yet Are subdued to the Obedience of faith, cc-acp p-acp d r-crq pns31 vhz vvn p-acp n1, pns31 av-j cc av-j vvz p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp r-crq po32 n2 (cs pns32 vmb p-acp dt n1 vvi cc vvi) av vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (28) sermon (DIV2) 609 Page 283
4807 and drawn unto Christ, and by which also being come to Christ, they are drawn after him, being by his power through faith preserved to Salvation. and drawn unto christ, and by which also being come to christ, they Are drawn After him, being by his power through faith preserved to Salvation. cc vvn p-acp np1, cc p-acp r-crq av vbg vvn p-acp np1, pns32 vbr vvn p-acp pno31, vbg p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1 vvn p-acp n1. (28) sermon (DIV2) 609 Page 283
4808 Now whether is the Love of God more seen to mankind in the certain Salvation of many, (though comparatively but few) and ordering of causes accordingly: Now whither is the Love of God more seen to mankind in the certain Salvation of many, (though comparatively but few) and ordering of Causes accordingly: av cs vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 av-dc vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d, (cs av-j p-acp d) cc vvg pp-f n2 av-vvg: (28) sermon (DIV2) 609 Page 283
5091 and to other ends, they may be acts of Moral Virtue (that is, under the government, and to other ends, they may be acts of Moral Virtue (that is, under the government, cc p-acp j-jn n2, pns32 vmb vbi n2 pp-f j n1 (cst vbz, p-acp dt n1, (29) sermon (DIV2) 635 Page 298
4809 Or in such an ordering of causes, as it was possible notwithstanding any thing God had done for man, all might have perished: Or in such an ordering of Causes, as it was possible notwithstanding any thing God had done for man, all might have perished: cc p-acp d dt n-vvg pp-f n2, c-acp pn31 vbds j p-acp d n1 np1 vhd vdn p-acp n1, d vmd vhi vvn: (28) sermon (DIV2) 609 Page 283
4810 And whether is God more glorified by our predication of him, as one, who though from all eternity he knew who would believe and live holily, and who would not; And whither is God more glorified by our predication of him, as one, who though from all eternity he knew who would believe and live holily, and who would not; cc c-crq vbz np1 av-dc vvn p-acp po12 n1 pp-f pno31, c-acp pi, r-crq cs p-acp d n1 pns31 vvd r-crq vmd vvi cc vvi av-j, cc r-crq vmd xx; (28) sermon (DIV2) 609 Page 283
4811 yet left it possible that all men should believe if they would. yet left it possible that all men should believe if they would. av vvd pn31 j cst d n2 vmd vvi cs pns32 vmd. (28) sermon (DIV2) 609 Page 283
4812 Or by the predication of him, as one who knowing all things, because he willed them (so being the first cause of all good in the creature) ordered all things according to the good pleasure of his own will. Or by the predication of him, as one who knowing all things, Because he willed them (so being the First cause of all good in the creature) ordered all things according to the good pleasure of his own will. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31, c-acp pi r-crq vvg d n2, c-acp pns31 vvd pno32 (av vbg dt ord n1 pp-f d j p-acp dt n1) vvd d n2 vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 d n1. (28) sermon (DIV2) 609 Page 283
4813 In the mean time this Drawing Grace which we maintain, infinitely commendeth the Love of God to those who are thus drawn, if we consider In the mean time this Drawing Grace which we maintain, infinitely commends the Love of God to those who Are thus drawn, if we Consider p-acp dt j n1 d vvg n1 r-crq pns12 vvb, av-j vvz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d r-crq vbr av vvn, cs pns12 vvb (28) sermon (DIV2) 609 Page 283
4814 1. The infinite distance of God from the creature: 1. The infinite distance of God from the creature: crd dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1: (28) sermon (DIV2) 610 Page 283
4815 He is a self-sufficiency to himself, and in order to his happiness needed not the company of any creatures: He is a self-sufficiency to himself, and in order to his happiness needed not the company of any creatures: pns31 vbz dt n1 p-acp px31, cc p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1 vvd xx dt n1 pp-f d n2: (28) sermon (DIV2) 610 Page 283
4816 Now if there were no more in drawing grace than some would make, drawing with the Cords of a Man, intreating and persuading Souls to be reconciled to God, his love might be just matter of admiration and astonishment: Now if there were no more in drawing grace than Some would make, drawing with the Cords of a Man, entreating and persuading Souls to be reconciled to God, his love might be just matter of admiration and astonishment: av cs pc-acp vbdr dx dc p-acp vvg n1 cs d vmd vvi, vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, vvg cc vvg n2 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp np1, po31 n1 vmd vbi j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1: (28) sermon (DIV2) 610 Page 283
4817 Who are we that God should treat us, and send Embassadors to intreat us to be reconciled unto God? If the Lord had only sent to us to give us warning of a wrath to come, Who Are we that God should Treat us, and send ambassadors to entreat us to be reconciled unto God? If the Lord had only sent to us to give us warning of a wrath to come, r-crq vbr pns12 cst np1 vmd vvi pno12, cc vvi n2 pc-acp vvi pno12 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp np1? cs dt n1 vhd av-j vvn p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi pno12 n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi, (28) sermon (DIV2) 610 Page 283
4818 and timely notice to flee from it, leaving us meerly to our own wills, whether we would hear, or forbear, accept, or refuse. and timely notice to flee from it, leaving us merely to our own wills, whither we would hear, or forbear, accept, or refuse. cc j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, vvg pno12 av-j p-acp po12 d n2, cs pns12 vmd vvi, cc vvi, vvb, cc vvi. (28) sermon (DIV2) 610 Page 283
4819 This had been love above the usual mercy of men, who do not usually spend much time in treating, This had been love above the usual mercy of men, who do not usually spend much time in treating, np1 vhd vbn n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2, r-crq vdb xx av-j vvi d n1 p-acp vvg, (28) sermon (DIV2) 610 Page 283
4820 and intreating those enemies whom they can easily crush, and tread under foot. and entreating those enemies whom they can Easily crush, and tread under foot. cc vvg d n2 r-crq pns32 vmb av-j vvi, cc vvi p-acp n1. (28) sermon (DIV2) 610 Page 283
4821 Yet had God done no more for our Souls, though in this he had shewed great love, Yet had God done no more for our Souls, though in this he had showed great love, av vhd np1 vdn dx dc p-acp po12 n2, cs p-acp d pns31 vhd vvn j n1, (28) sermon (DIV2) 610 Page 284
4822 yet we through the natural stubborness, and perverseness of our hearts, had been undone for ever. yet we through the natural Stubbornness, and perverseness of our hearts, had been undone for ever. av pns12 p-acp dt j n1, cc n1 pp-f po12 n2, vhd vbn vvn p-acp av. (28) sermon (DIV2) 610 Page 284
4823 How many are in a high Road to ruine and eternal destruction, whom God hath been thus intreating, and beseeching many years? How many Are in a high Road to ruin and Eternal destruction, whom God hath been thus entreating, and beseeching many Years? c-crq d vbr p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi cc j n1, ro-crq np1 vhz vbn av vvg, cc vvg d n2? (28) sermon (DIV2) 610 Page 284
4824 2. But now that the Lord should not only do this, but put forth an act of power, though not saving them against their wills, 2. But now that the Lord should not only do this, but put forth an act of power, though not Saving them against their wills, crd p-acp av cst dt n1 vmd xx av-j vdi d, cc-acp vvd av dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp xx vvg pno32 p-acp po32 n2, (28) sermon (DIV2) 611 Page 284
4825 yet making them willing to be saved, and in order to it not verbally, but really willing to receive Christ as tendred to them in the Gospel, yet making them willing to be saved, and in order to it not verbally, but really willing to receive christ as tendered to them in the Gospel, av vvg pno32 j pc-acp vbi vvn, cc p-acp n1 p-acp pn31 xx av-j, cc-acp av-j j pc-acp vvi np1 a-acp vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1, (28) sermon (DIV2) 611 Page 284
4826 so as not only to be saved by him, but to submit to those Laws and Rules, in the observance of which they shall obtain Salvation; so as not only to be saved by him, but to submit to those Laws and Rules, in the observance of which they shall obtain Salvation; av c-acp xx av-j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno31, cc-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2 cc n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f r-crq pns32 vmb vvi n1; (28) sermon (DIV2) 611 Page 284
4827 and not only so, but that God should assist the Soul in the performance of these acts; and not only so, but that God should assist the Soul in the performance of these acts; cc xx av-j av, cc-acp cst np1 vmd vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2; (28) sermon (DIV2) 611 Page 284
4830 That God doth not so much for all, speaks indeed severity to them, but that he doth it for any, speaks his unspeakable goodness and good will to their Souls. That God does not so much for all, speaks indeed severity to them, but that he does it for any, speaks his unspeakable Goodness and good will to their Souls. cst np1 vdz xx av av-d c-acp d, vvz av n1 p-acp pno32, cc-acp cst pns31 vdz pn31 p-acp d, vvz po31 j n1 cc j n1 p-acp po32 n2. (28) sermon (DIV2) 611 Page 284
4831 I say, that he doth not this for all, speaks to them severity, but yet justice, and that not only in regard of that stock of sufficient grace, wherewith our Pro-parent was intrusted, which being lost, God is under no obligation to restore: I say, that he does not this for all, speaks to them severity, but yet Justice, and that not only in regard of that stock of sufficient grace, wherewith our Pro-parent was Entrusted, which being lost, God is under no obligation to restore: pns11 vvb, cst pns31 vdz xx d p-acp d, vvz p-acp pno32 n1, p-acp av n1, cc cst xx av-j p-acp n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f j n1, c-crq po12 n1 vbds vvn, r-crq vbg vvn, np1 vbz p-acp dx n1 pc-acp vvi: (28) sermon (DIV2) 611 Page 284
4832 but also in regard that God never denieth his special Grace, until the Soul hath abused his common Grace. but also in regard that God never Denieth his special Grace, until the Soul hath abused his Common Grace. cc-acp av p-acp n1 cst np1 av-x vvz po31 j n1, p-acp dt n1 vhz vvn po31 j n1. (28) sermon (DIV2) 611 Page 284
4833 3. Nay lastly, That the Lord should take care of our Souls after that we are once brought to Christ, that he should put his fear into our hearts, to keep us from departing from him, and never depart from us to do us good, that drawing Grace should follow us all the days of our life. 3. Nay lastly, That the Lord should take care of our Souls After that we Are once brought to christ, that he should put his Fear into our hearts, to keep us from departing from him, and never depart from us to do us good, that drawing Grace should follow us all the days of our life. crd uh-x ord, cst dt n1 vmd vvi n1 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp cst pns12 vbr a-acp vvn p-acp np1, cst pns31 vmd vvi po31 n1 p-acp po12 n2, pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp vvg p-acp pno31, cc av-x vvi p-acp pno12 pc-acp vdi pno12 j, cst vvg n1 vmd vvi pno12 d dt n2 pp-f po12 n1. (28) sermon (DIV2) 612 Page 284
4834 This certainly is the heighth of Divine Love, more than this God could not have done for any Soul; This Certainly is the height of Divine Love, more than this God could not have done for any Soul; np1 av-j vbz dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1, av-dc cs d np1 vmd xx vhi vdn p-acp d n1; (28) sermon (DIV2) 612 Page 284
4835 those for whom he hath done this, must be highly beloved. What now is left for such a Soul to do, those for whom he hath done this, must be highly Beloved. What now is left for such a Soul to do, d p-acp ro-crq pns31 vhz vdn d, vmb vbi av-j vvn. q-crq av vbz vvn p-acp d dt n1 pc-acp vdi, (28) sermon (DIV2) 612 Page 284
4836 but to strive after perfection? to live in a constant eying this All-sufficient God, this Fountain of all Fulness, but to strive After perfection? to live in a constant Eyeing this All-sufficient God, this Fountain of all Fullness, cc-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp n1? pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j vvg d j np1, d n1 pp-f d n1, (28) sermon (DIV2) 612 Page 284
4837 and living in dependance upon him: and living in dependence upon him: cc vvg p-acp n1 p-acp pno31: (28) sermon (DIV2) 612 Page 284
4838 To live in a continual thanksgiving to, and love for that God who hath dealt thus graciously with it, To live in a continual thanksgiving to, and love for that God who hath dealt thus graciously with it, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1 p-acp, cc vvb p-acp d n1 r-crq vhz vvn av av-j p-acp pn31, (28) sermon (DIV2) 612 Page 284
4839 and in a daily care not to grieve that holy Spirit by which it was first drawn to Christ, and in a daily care not to grieve that holy Spirit by which it was First drawn to christ, cc p-acp dt j n1 xx pc-acp vvi d j n1 p-acp r-crq pn31 vbds ord vvn p-acp np1, (28) sermon (DIV2) 612 Page 284
4840 and by which it is sealed to the day of Redemption, and guided and kept, that it doth not slip fatally. and by which it is sealed to the day of Redemption, and guided and kept, that it does not slip fatally. cc p-acp r-crq pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vvd cc vvn, cst pn31 vdz xx vvi av-j. (28) sermon (DIV2) 612 Page 284
4841 O love you the Lord all ye his Saints! Let drawing Grace find no renitency, no resistance from any of your Souls. O love you the Lord all you his Saints! Let drawing Grace find no renitency, no resistance from any of your Souls. sy vvb pn22 dt n1 av-d pn22 po31 n2! vvb vvg n1 vvi dx n1, dx n1 p-acp d pp-f po22 n2. (28) sermon (DIV2) 612 Page 284
4842 God hath done for you more than others; God hath done for you more than Others; np1 vhz vdn p-acp pn22 av-dc cs n2-jn; (28) sermon (DIV2) 612 Page 284
4843 what will you do for God? nay, what can you do for that God, who hath not only called, what will you do for God? nay, what can you do for that God, who hath not only called, r-crq vmb pn22 vdi p-acp np1? uh-x, q-crq vmb pn22 vdi p-acp cst np1, r-crq vhz xx av-j vvn, (28) sermon (DIV2) 612 Page 285
4844 but pluckt you out of the horrible Pit? Take the Cup of Salvation, and be for ever praising the Lord. but plucked you out of the horrible Pit? Take the Cup of Salvation, and be for ever praising the Lord. cc-acp vvd pn22 av pp-f dt j n1? vvb dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vbi c-acp av vvg dt n1. (28) sermon (DIV2) 612 Page 285
4845 Again, we may from hence learn, though not the proximate, yet a true and remoter cause why the Gospel is preached to many so ineffectually. Our Saviour tells us, Many are called, but few are chosen Isaiah cried out, Who hath believed our report? to whom is the Arm of the Lord revealed? Paul in his Preaching was to some, the savour of life unto life; Again, we may from hence Learn, though not the proximate, yet a true and Remoter cause why the Gospel is preached to many so ineffectually. Our Saviour tells us, Many Are called, but few Are chosen Isaiah cried out, Who hath believed our report? to whom is the Arm of the Lord revealed? Paul in his Preaching was to Some, the savour of life unto life; av, pns12 vmb p-acp av vvi, cs xx dt j, av dt j cc jc n1 q-crq dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp d av av-j. po12 n1 vvz pno12, d vbr vvn, cc-acp d vbr vvn np1 vvd av, r-crq vhz vvn po12 n1? p-acp ro-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn? np1 p-acp po31 vvg vbds p-acp d, dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1; (28) sermon (DIV2) 613 Page 285
4846 to others, the savour of death unto death. to Others, the savour of death unto death. p-acp n2-jn, dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1. (28) sermon (DIV2) 613 Page 285
4879 The first as it over-ruleth the Soul to an evil covetousness, oppression, and unjust methods and measures of gain, The First as it overruleth the Soul to an evil covetousness, oppression, and unjust methods and measures of gain, dt ord c-acp pn31 j dt n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, n1, cc j n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, (28) sermon (DIV2) 614 Page 287
4847 When Christ himself Preached some believed, others were hardened. Whence so great a difference, when the Word was the same, the Preachers the same, both to those that believed, When christ himself Preached Some believed, Others were hardened. Whence so great a difference, when the Word was the same, the Preachers the same, both to those that believed, c-crq np1 px31 vvn d vvn, ng2-jn vbr vvn. q-crq av j dt n1, c-crq dt n1 vbds dt d, dt n2 dt d, av-d p-acp d cst vvd, (28) sermon (DIV2) 613 Page 285
4848 & to those who were hardened: They had all reasonable Souls; those Souls had all the same powers, the same faculties; & to those who were hardened: They had all reasonable Souls; those Souls had all the same Powers, the same faculties; cc p-acp d r-crq vbdr vvn: pns32 vhd d j n2; d n2 vhd d dt d n2, dt d n2; (28) sermon (DIV2) 613 Page 285
4849 I mean, powers and faculties that had the same virtues. We see the same in the experience of every day. I mean, Powers and faculties that had the same Virtues. We see the same in the experience of every day. pns11 vvb, n2 cc n2 cst vhd dt d n2. pns12 vvb dt d p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1. (28) sermon (DIV2) 613 Page 285
4850 Indeed there may be some Preaching, that may bear no better proportion, to the instruction of the ignorant, Indeed there may be Some Preaching, that may bear no better proportion, to the instruction of the ignorant, np1 a-acp vmb vbi d vvg, cst vmb vvi dx jc n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, (28) sermon (DIV2) 613 Page 285
4851 or the conviction of a sinner, and turning him from his sinful courses, than the Clay and Spittle had to cure the blind man's eyes, from which no such effect could have flowed, but by a miracle; or the conviction of a sinner, and turning him from his sinful courses, than the Clay and Spittle had to cure the blind Man's eyes, from which no such Effect could have flowed, but by a miracle; cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vvg pno31 p-acp po31 j n2, cs dt n1 cc n1 vhd pc-acp vvi dt j ng1 n2, p-acp r-crq dx d n1 vmd vhi vvn, cc-acp p-acp dt n1; (28) sermon (DIV2) 613 Page 285
4852 but where there is the same Scriptural, spiritual, lively, powerful Preaching, we see this effect. Two sit in the same seat, one's heart is changed, the other's is not; but where there is the same Scriptural, spiritual, lively, powerful Preaching, we see this Effect. Two fit in the same seat, one's heart is changed, the other's is not; cc-acp c-crq pc-acp vbz dt d j, j, j, j vvg, pns12 vvb d n1. crd vvb p-acp dt d n1, pig n1 vbz vvn, dt n-jn|vbz vbz xx; (28) sermon (DIV2) 613 Page 285
4853 one goes on in his leud courses, and perisheth for ever, the other is converted, his heart changed; one Goes on in his lewd courses, and Perishes for ever, the other is converted, his heart changed; crd vvz p-acp p-acp po31 j n2, cc vvz p-acp av, dt n-jn vbz vvn, po31 n1 vvn; (28) sermon (DIV2) 613 Page 285
4854 whence is this difference? Is it from him that willeth, or him that runneth (think you) or from him that calleth? from him that sheweth mercy because, whence is this difference? Is it from him that wills, or him that Runneth (think you) or from him that calls? from him that shows mercy Because, q-crq vbz d n1? vbz pn31 p-acp pno31 cst vvz, cc pno31 cst vvz (vvb pn22) cc p-acp pno31 cst vvz? p-acp pno31 cst vvz n1 c-acp, (28) sermon (DIV2) 613 Page 285
4855 and on whom he will shew mercy? We will grant that the one doth not make that use of God's common Grace which he might, and on whom he will show mercy? We will grant that the one does not make that use of God's Common Grace which he might, cc p-acp r-crq pns31 vmb vvi n1? pns12 vmb vvi d dt pi vdz xx vvi d n1 pp-f npg1 j n1 r-crq pns31 vmd, (28) sermon (DIV2) 613 Page 285
4856 and therefore the Lord righteously with-holds his special Grace. But could not the Lord, if he pleased, influence the one Soul as well as the other, to make a good use of his common Grace? Hath God (think we) no influence upon men, inclining their hearts to make a due use of his common Grace? When men have said what they can, the conversion of every Soul is the effect of the Lord's drawing; and Therefore the Lord righteously withholds his special Grace. But could not the Lord, if he pleased, influence the one Soul as well as the other, to make a good use of his Common Grace? Hath God (think we) no influence upon men, inclining their hearts to make a due use of his Common Grace? When men have said what they can, the conversion of every Soul is the Effect of the Lord's drawing; cc av dt n1 av-j vvz po31 j n1. cc-acp vmd xx dt n1, cs pns31 vvd, n1 dt crd n1 c-acp av c-acp dt n-jn, pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f po31 j n1? vhz np1 (vvb pns12) dx n1 p-acp n2, vvg po32 n2 pc-acp vvi dt j-jn n1 pp-f po31 j n1? c-crq n2 vhb vvn r-crq pns32 vmb, dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1|vbz vvg; (28) sermon (DIV2) 613 Page 285
4857 and when the Lord doth not draw, the Soul doth not, cannot, come or run. and when the Lord does not draw, the Soul does not, cannot, come or run. cc c-crq dt n1 vdz xx vvi, dt n1 vdz xx, vmbx, vvb cc vvn. (28) sermon (DIV2) 613 Page 285
4858 The natural man hath many things which draw him another way, and God is not pleased to put forth his power upon the Soul. Indeed properly nothing but our own lusts draw us another way, The natural man hath many things which draw him Another Way, and God is not pleased to put forth his power upon the Soul. Indeed properly nothing but our own Lustiest draw us Another Way, dt j n1 vhz d n2 r-crq vvb pno31 j-jn n1, cc np1 vbz xx vvn pc-acp vvi av po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 np1 av-j pix cc-acp po12 d n2 vvb pno12 j-jn n1, (28) sermon (DIV2) 613 Page 285
4859 but our natural passions are inflamed several waies. but our natural passion Are inflamed several ways. cc-acp po12 j n2 vbr vvn j n2. (28) sermon (DIV2) 613 Page 285
4860 You have an instance of the principal of them in the Parable of the Marriage-Feast which the King made for his Son, recorded by Luke, c. 14. 18, 19, 20. & Matth. 22. v. 5, &c. A certain great man (Matthew calls him a King) made a great Supper, (Matthew calls it a Marriage for his Son) he bade many, saith Luke; he sent forth his Servants to call them that were bidden to the Wedding, saith Matthew. They would not come, (saith Matthew) They all with one consent began (saith Luke) to make excuse. You have an instance of the principal of them in the Parable of the Marriage-feast which the King made for his Son, recorded by Lycia, c. 14. 18, 19, 20. & Matthew 22. v. 5, etc. A certain great man (Matthew calls him a King) made a great Supper, (Matthew calls it a Marriage for his Son) he bade many, Says Lycia; he sent forth his Servants to call them that were bidden to the Wedding, Says Matthew. They would not come, (Says Matthew) They all with one consent began (Says Lycia) to make excuse. pn22 vhb dt n1 pp-f dt n-jn pp-f pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq dt n1 vvd p-acp po31 n1, vvn p-acp av, sy. crd crd, crd, crd cc np1 crd n1 crd, av dt j j n1 (np1 vvz pno31 dt n1) vvd dt j n1, (np1 vvz pn31 dt n1 p-acp po31 n1) pns31 vvd d, vvz av; pns31 vvd av po31 n2 pc-acp vvi pno32 cst vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1, vvz np1. pns32 vmd xx vvi, (vvz np1) pns32 d p-acp crd n1 vvd (vvz av) pc-acp vvi n1. (28) sermon (DIV2) 613 Page 286
4862 I have prepared my Dinner, my Oxen, and my Fatlings are killed, and all things are ready, come you to the Marriage, Matth. 22. 4. In general it is said, They would not come; they made light of it; I have prepared my Dinner, my Oxen, and my Fatlings Are killed, and all things Are ready, come you to the Marriage, Matthew 22. 4. In general it is said, They would not come; they made Light of it; pns11 vhb vvn po11 n1, po11 n2, cc po11 n2 vbr vvn, cc d n2 vbr j, vvb pn22 p-acp dt n1, np1 crd crd p-acp n1 pn31 vbz vvn, pns32 vmd xx vvi; pns32 vvd n1 pp-f pn31; (28) sermon (DIV2) 613 Page 286
4863 they made excuse? What drew them another way. they made excuse? What drew them Another Way. pns32 vvd n1? q-crq vvd pno32 j-jn n1. (28) sermon (DIV2) 613 Page 286
4864 Lu. 14. 18. The first said, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must go and see it, I pray thee have me excused? And another said, I have bought five yoke of Oxen, Lu. 14. 18. The First said, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must go and see it, I pray thee have me excused? And Another said, I have bought five yoke of Oxen, np1 crd crd dt ord vvd, pns11 vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f n1, cc pns11 vmb vvi cc vvi pn31, pns11 vvb pno21 vhi pno11 vvn? cc j-jn vvd, pns11 vhb vvn crd n1 pp-f n2, (28) sermon (DIV2) 613 Page 286
4865 and I go to prove them. And another said I have married a Wife, and therefore I cannot come; and I go to prove them. And Another said I have married a Wife, and Therefore I cannot come; cc pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi pno32. cc j-jn vvd pns11 vhb vvn dt n1, cc av pns11 vmbx vvi; (28) sermon (DIV2) 613 Page 286
4866 who is this King? Even the King of Kings, the Lord of Lords; who is his Son but the Lord Jesus Christ? Of whom he said; who is this King? Even the King of Kings, the Lord of lords; who is his Son but the Lord jesus christ? Of whom he said; r-crq vbz d n1? np1 dt n1 pp-f n2, dt n1 pp-f n2; r-crq vbz po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 np1 np1? pp-f ro-crq pns31 vvd; (28) sermon (DIV2) 613 Page 286
4867 This is my Beloved Son in whom I am well pleased. This is my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased. d vbz po11 j-vvn n1 p-acp ro-crq pns11 vbm av vvn. (28) sermon (DIV2) 613 Page 286
4868 What are the fatlings kill'd, how are all things ready? the Lord Jesus Christ hath dyed, there is in his blood a sufficiency of merit. What Are the fatlings killed, how Are all things ready? the Lord jesus christ hath died, there is in his blood a sufficiency of merit. q-crq vbr dt n2 vvn, c-crq vbr d n2 j? dt n1 np1 np1 vhz vvn, pc-acp vbz p-acp po31 n1 dt n1 pp-f n1. (28) sermon (DIV2) 613 Page 286
4869 The Gospel is Preached, the Ministers of Christ are sent out to offer reconciliation with God, union with Christ to all those to whom the Gospel is Preached; The Gospel is Preached, the Ministers of christ Are sent out to offer reconciliation with God, Union with christ to all those to whom the Gospel is Preached; dt n1 vbz vvn, dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr vvn av pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp np1, n1 p-acp np1 p-acp d d p-acp ro-crq dt n1 vbz vvn; (28) sermon (DIV2) 613 Page 286
4870 a great part of them will not come, they make light of the tender of Grace and Salvation, what is the matter that they find any difficulty to make hast to their own happiness? The three great causes are mentioned, a great part of them will not come, they make Light of the tender of Grace and Salvation, what is the matter that they find any difficulty to make haste to their own happiness? The three great Causes Are mentioned, dt j n1 pp-f pno32 vmb xx vvi, pns32 vvb n1 pp-f dt j pp-f n1 cc n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 cst pns32 vvb d n1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp po32 d n1? dt crd j n2 vbr vvn, (28) sermon (DIV2) 613 Page 286
4871 and they fall under these three heads. 1. Worldly enjoyments. 2. Worldly imployments. 3. Sensual and sensible satisfactions; and they fallen under these three Heads. 1. Worldly enjoyments. 2. Worldly employments. 3. Sensual and sensible satisfactions; cc pns32 vvb p-acp d crd n2. crd j n2. crd j n2. crd j cc j n2; (28) sermon (DIV2) 613 Page 286
4872 these have all a power upon man by reason of that lust which is in them, either the lust of the Eye, or the lust of the flesh, or the pride of life. these have all a power upon man by reason of that lust which is in them, either the lust of the Eye, or the lust of the Flesh, or the pride of life. d vhb d dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1 pp-f d n1 r-crq vbz p-acp pno32, d dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1. (28) sermon (DIV2) 613 Page 286
4873 1. Wordly enjoyments hinder some. The first said, I have bought a Farm, I must go and see it; 1. Wordly enjoyments hinder Some. The First said, I have bought a Farm, I must go and see it; crd j n2 vvi d. dt ord vvd, pns11 vhb vvn dt n1, pns11 vmb vvi cc vvi pn31; (28) sermon (DIV2) 614 Page 286
4874 The young man, Mat. 19. seems to have a good mind to follow Christ. The young man, Mathew 19. seems to have a good mind to follow christ. dt j n1, np1 crd vvz pc-acp vhi dt j n1 pc-acp vvi np1. (28) sermon (DIV2) 614 Page 286
4875 Christ bids him first go and sell all that he had, and he should have riches in Heaven. christ bids him First go and fell all that he had, and he should have riches in Heaven. np1 vvz pno31 ord vvi cc vvi d cst pns31 vhd, cc pns31 vmd vhi n2 p-acp n1. (28) sermon (DIV2) 614 Page 286
4876 The Text saith, he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions, Mat 19. 22. Our Saviour upon it saith to his Disciples, Verily I say unto you, a rich man shalt hardly enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. The Text Says, he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions, Mathew 19. 22. Our Saviour upon it Says to his Disciples, Verily I say unto you, a rich man shalt hardly enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. dt n1 vvz, pns31 vvd av j, c-acp pns31 vhd j n2, n1 crd crd po12 n1 p-acp pn31 vvz p-acp po31 n2, av-j pns11 vvb p-acp pn22, dt j n1 vmb av vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (28) sermon (DIV2) 614 Page 286
4877 It is easier for a Camel to go through the Eye of a Needle, then for a rich Man to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven Another Evangelist expounds this by one that trusteth in his riches. It is Easier for a Camel to go through the Eye of a Needle, then for a rich Man to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven another Evangelist expounds this by one that Trusteth in his riches. pn31 vbz jc p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, av p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 j-jn np1 vvz d p-acp pi cst vvz p-acp po31 n2. (28) sermon (DIV2) 614 Page 286
4878 The desire of getting riches, and the over-much complacency, and delight of the Soul in them, together with mens valuing themselves upon them, are three great drawers of the Soul from Christ. The desire of getting riches, and the overmuch complacency, and delight of the Soul in them, together with men's valuing themselves upon them, Are three great drawers of the Soul from christ. dt n1 pp-f vvg n2, cc dt av n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp pno32, av p-acp ng2 vvg px32 p-acp pno32, vbr crd j n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1. (28) sermon (DIV2) 614 Page 286
4881 The Second as it melteth the Soul into sensuality, and hindereth those acts of Self-denial, and Mortification, without which a man cannot be Christs Disciple, nor ever come into Heaven. The Second as it melts the Soul into sensuality, and hindereth those acts of Self-denial, and Mortification, without which a man cannot be Christ Disciple, nor ever come into Heaven. dt ord c-acp pn31 vvz dt n1 p-acp n1, cc vvz d n2 pp-f n1, cc n1, p-acp r-crq dt n1 vmbx vbi npg1 n1, ccx av vvn p-acp n1. (28) sermon (DIV2) 614 Page 287
4882 The 3d, As it swells the Soul with pride; The 3d, As it Swells the Soul with pride; dt crd, p-acp pn31 vvz dt n1 p-acp n1; (28) sermon (DIV2) 614 Page 287
4883 and lifts it above religious Duties, which it judgeth too mean for it, suited to poor people, and lifts it above religious Duties, which it Judgeth too mean for it, suited to poor people, cc vvz pn31 p-acp j n2, r-crq pn31 vvz av j c-acp pn31, vvn p-acp j n1, (28) sermon (DIV2) 614 Page 287
4884 but not to Persons of its degree and quality in the world. 2. Worldly Employments hinder others. Alass! but not to Persons of its degree and quality in the world. 2. Worldly Employments hinder Others. Alas! cc-acp xx p-acp n2 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1. crd j n2 vvi n2-jn. uh! (28) sermon (DIV2) 614 Page 287
4885 That Men and Women should be too busie to attend the making their calling and election sure, but so it is. That Men and Women should be too busy to attend the making their calling and election sure, but so it is. d n2 cc n2 vmd vbi av j pc-acp vvi dt vvg po32 n-vvg cc n1 j, cc-acp av pn31 vbz. (28) sermon (DIV2) 615 Page 287
4886 The second said, I have bought five yoke of Oxen, and I must go and prove them. The second said, I have bought five yoke of Oxen, and I must go and prove them. dt ord vvd, pns11 vhb vvn crd n1 pp-f n2, cc pns11 vmb vvi cc vvi pno32. (28) sermon (DIV2) 615 Page 287
4887 Some Men and Women are not at leasure to be saved as they are not at leasure to pray, that the thoughts of their heart might be forgiven them, some Men and Women Are not At leisure to be saved as they Are not At leisure to pray, that the thoughts of their heart might be forgiven them, d n2 cc n2 vbr xx p-acp n1 pc-acp vbi vvn c-acp pns32 vbr xx p-acp n1 p-acp vvb, cst dt n2 pp-f po32 n1 vmd vbi vvn pno32, (28) sermon (DIV2) 615 Page 287
4888 or to hear that their Souls might live. Licitis perimus. or to hear that their Souls might live. Licitis perimus. cc p-acp vvb cst po32 n2 vmd vvi. np1 fw-la. (28) sermon (DIV2) 615 Page 287
4889 As many perish by the ill uses of lawful things, as by reaching their hands to absolutely forbidden fruit; As many perish by the ill uses of lawful things, as by reaching their hands to absolutely forbidden fruit; p-acp d vvb p-acp dt j-jn n2 pp-f j n2, c-acp p-acp vvg po32 n2 p-acp av-j j-vvn n1; (28) sermon (DIV2) 615 Page 287
4890 more die by meat then by poison. more die by meat then by poison. av-dc vvi p-acp n1 av p-acp n1. (28) sermon (DIV2) 615 Page 287
4891 Though the Drunkard cannot keep the narrow path that leads to Eternal life, yet what hindereth, Though the Drunkard cannot keep the narrow path that leads to Eternal life, yet what hindereth, cs dt n1 vmbx vvi dt j n1 cst vvz p-acp j n1, av q-crq vvz, (28) sermon (DIV2) 615 Page 287
4892 but that a sober Person should? what more lawful then to buy five yoke of Oxen, but that a Sobrium Person should? what more lawful then to buy five yoke of Oxen, cc-acp cst dt j n1 vmd? q-crq dc j cs pc-acp vvi crd n1 pp-f n2, (28) sermon (DIV2) 615 Page 287
4893 and to try, and use them, when we have them? It is the command of God, that In the sweat of our Face we should eat our Bread. and to try, and use them, when we have them? It is the command of God, that In the sweat of our Face we should eat our Bred. cc pc-acp vvi, cc vvi pno32, c-crq pns12 vhb pno32? pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 pns12 vmd vvi po12 n1. (28) sermon (DIV2) 615 Page 287
4894 Ah! But if the Cart draws to the Market, when God calls to the Solemn Assemblies of his People, the five yoke of Oxen prove of fatal consequence. Ah! But if the Cart draws to the Market, when God calls to the Solemn Assemblies of his People, the five yoke of Oxen prove of fatal consequence. uh cc-acp cs dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, c-crq np1 vvz p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po31 n1, dt crd n1 pp-f n2 vvb pp-f j n1. (28) sermon (DIV2) 615 Page 287
4895 O cupide negotiator (saith De-Ponte) when a man hath so much business about his body, that he hath no leasure to attend the business of his Soul, he is overbusy, Oh cupide negotiator (Says De-Ponte) when a man hath so much business about his body, that he hath no leisure to attend the business of his Soul, he is overbusy, uh np1 n1 (vvz np1) c-crq dt n1 vhz av d n1 p-acp po31 n1, cst pns31 vhz dx n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, pns31 vbz j, (28) sermon (DIV2) 615 Page 287
4896 and makes his NONLATINALPHABET when his Trading is so much in the world, as is inconsistent with having his NONLATINALPHABET his conversation in Heaven, and makes his when his Trading is so much in the world, as is inconsistent with having his his Conversation in Heaven, cc vvz po31 c-crq po31 n-vvg vbz av av-d p-acp dt n1, c-acp vbz j p-acp vhg po31 po31 n1 p-acp n1, (28) sermon (DIV2) 615 Page 287
4897 then much business makes him mad, and his time is but (like Domitians) spent in catching of flies, instead of attending the concerns of the Roman Empire, the concerns I mean of his immortal Soul; then much business makes him mad, and his time is but (like Domitians) spent in catching of flies, instead of attending the concerns of the Roman Empire, the concerns I mean of his immortal Soul; cs d n1 vvz pno31 j, cc po31 n1 vbz cc-acp (av-j npg1) vvn p-acp vvg pp-f n2, av pp-f vvg dt vvz pp-f dt njp n1, dt vvz pns11 vvb pp-f po31 j n1; (28) sermon (DIV2) 615 Page 287
4898 I would have the active men of the world sometimes think whether they have not too much business to manage, and go to Heaven too. I would have the active men of the world sometime think whither they have not too much business to manage, and go to Heaven too. pns11 vmd vhi dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 av vvb cs pns32 vhb xx av av-d n1 pc-acp vvi, cc vvi p-acp n1 av. (28) sermon (DIV2) 615 Page 287
4899 This made our holy Mr. Palmer bless God who had call'd him to the work of the Ministry which drew mens minds towards God, This made our holy Mr. Palmer bless God who had called him to the work of the Ministry which drew men's minds towards God, np1 vvd po12 j n1 n1 vvb np1 r-crq vhd vvn pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq vvd ng2 n2 p-acp np1, (28) sermon (DIV2) 615 Page 287
4900 whereas most other imployments divert the Soul from God. whereas most other employments divert the Soul from God. cs ds n-jn n2 vvb dt n1 p-acp np1. (28) sermon (DIV2) 615 Page 287
4992 upon this account, none but those who judge themselves obliged to believe what the Church saith, upon this account, none but those who judge themselves obliged to believe what the Church Says, p-acp d n1, pix cc-acp d r-crq vvb px32 vvn p-acp vvi r-crq dt n1 vvz, (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 292
4901 3. Sensual and sensible satisfactions, are another kind of things which potently seduce and draw off the Soul from God. 3. Sensual and sensible satisfactions, Are Another kind of things which potently seduce and draw off the Soul from God. crd j cc j n2, vbr j-jn n1 pp-f n2 r-crq av-j vvi cc vvi a-acp dt n1 p-acp np1. (28) sermon (DIV2) 616 Page 288
4902 Another said, I have married a Wise, and cannot come. Never yet any mist of Heaven, but had some impediments or other; another said, I have married a Wise, and cannot come. Never yet any missed of Heaven, but had Some impediments or other; n-jn vvd, pns11 vhb vvn dt j, cc vmbx vvi. av-x av d n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp vhd d n2 cc j-jn; (28) sermon (DIV2) 616 Page 288
4903 the others prayed to be excused, this guest saith, I cannot come, Riches draw hard, so do worldly business and imployments; but ah! the Others prayed to be excused, this guest Says, I cannot come, Riches draw hard, so do worldly business and employments; but ah! dt n2-jn vvd pc-acp vbi vvn, d n1 vvz, pns11 vmbx vvi, n2 vvb j, av vdb j n1 cc n2; cc-acp uh! (28) sermon (DIV2) 616 Page 288
4904 Pleasures, pleasures are the bane of Souls, like the silly Bee, they are drowned in their own Hony. Gods voice grates upon the Ears accustomed to Musick, Pleasures, pleasures Are the bane of Souls, like the silly be, they Are drowned in their own Hony God's voice grates upon the Ears accustomed to Music, ng1, n2 vbr dt n1 pp-f n2, av-j dt j vbi, pns32 vbr vvn p-acp po32 d np1 npg1 n1 vvz p-acp dt n2 vvn p-acp n1, (28) sermon (DIV2) 616 Page 288
4905 and all manner of delightful sounds. and all manner of delightful sounds. cc d n1 pp-f j n2. (28) sermon (DIV2) 616 Page 288
4906 A bleeding crucified Christ is a most ingrateful object to the wanton Eye that hath been used only to behold pleasant things. A bleeding Crucified christ is a most ingrateful Object to the wanton Eye that hath been used only to behold pleasant things. dt n-vvg vvn np1 vbz dt av-ds j n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1 cst vhz vbn vvn av-j pc-acp vvi j n2. (28) sermon (DIV2) 616 Page 288
4907 Yet it is to be observed that he doth not say, I am going to an Harlot but I have married a Wife, & cannot come. Yet it is to be observed that he does not say, I am going to an Harlot but I have married a Wife, & cannot come. av pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn cst pns31 vdz xx vvi, pns11 vbm vvg p-acp dt n1 p-acp pns11 vhb vvn dt n1, cc vmbx vvi. (28) sermon (DIV2) 616 Page 288
4908 Still, Licitis perimus. These are those potent Seducers, which suiting with the strong & natural byass, Still, Licitis perimus. These Are those potent Seducers, which suiting with the strong & natural bias, j, np1 fw-la. d vbr d j n2, r-crq vvg p-acp dt j cc j n1, (28) sermon (DIV2) 616 Page 288
4909 & inclinations of our hearts draw off from Christ. & inclinations of our hearts draw off from christ. cc n2 pp-f po12 n2 vvb a-acp p-acp np1. (28) sermon (DIV2) 616 Page 288
4910 Man is too weak to withstand the force of them, God doth not please upon every Soul to whom the Gospel is Preached, to put forth his power. Man is too weak to withstand the force of them, God does not please upon every Soul to whom the Gospel is Preached, to put forth his power. n1 vbz av j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f pno32, np1 vdz xx vvi p-acp d n1 p-acp ro-crq dt n1 vbz vvn, pc-acp vvi av po31 n1. (28) sermon (DIV2) 616 Page 288
4911 Hence Souls of the same species, under the same means, and assistances, yet incline and move diversely. Hence Souls of the same species, under the same means, and assistances, yet incline and move diversely. av n2 pp-f dt d n2, p-acp dt d n2, cc n2, av vvb cc vvi av-j. (28) sermon (DIV2) 616 Page 288
4912 There is, there can be, nothing in man that makes him in practice to differ from his Neighbour. There is, there can be, nothing in man that makes him in practice to differ from his Neighbour. pc-acp vbz, pc-acp vmb vbi, pix p-acp n1 cst vvz pno31 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1. (28) sermon (DIV2) 616 Page 288
4913 Let not therefore he who is thus drawn, glory, for it is God who hath drawn him. Let not Therefore he who is thus drawn, glory, for it is God who hath drawn him. vvb xx av pns31 r-crq vbz av vvn, n1, c-acp pn31 vbz n1 r-crq vhz vvn pno31. (28) sermon (DIV2) 616 Page 288
4914 Nor let any murmur on the behalf of those who are not thus drawn. Grace is the Lords own, he may do with it what he pleaseth; Nor let any murmur on the behalf of those who Are not thus drawn. Grace is the lords own, he may do with it what he Pleases; ccx vvb d vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f d r-crq vbr xx av vvn. n1 vbz dt n2 d, pns31 vmb vdi p-acp pn31 r-crq pns31 vvz; (28) sermon (DIV2) 616 Page 288
4915 Augustine saith well concerning Grace, the cause why it is given to one, not to another, may be hidden and secret, but unjust it cannot be. Augustine Says well Concerning Grace, the cause why it is given to one, not to Another, may be hidden and secret, but unjust it cannot be. np1 vvz av vvg n1, dt n1 c-crq pn31 vbz vvn p-acp crd, xx p-acp j-jn, vmb vbi vvn cc j-jn, cc-acp j pn31 vmbx vbi. (28) sermon (DIV2) 616 Page 288
4916 In the mean time (as I said before) I believe at the great day there will be not be found so much as one Soul that shall be able to accuse God for the denial of this Grace, this powerful, In the mean time (as I said before) I believe At the great day there will be not be found so much as one Soul that shall be able to accuse God for the denial of this Grace, this powerful, p-acp dt j n1 (c-acp pns11 vvd a-acp) pns11 vvb p-acp dt j n1 a-acp vmb vbi xx vbi vvn av av-d c-acp crd n1 cst vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, d j, (28) sermon (DIV2) 616 Page 288
4917 and effectual Grace, who hath not voluntarily, resisted, and vexed the holy Spirit of God in the use of that common Grace, and effectual Grace, who hath not voluntarily, resisted, and vexed the holy Spirit of God in the use of that Common Grace, cc j n1, r-crq vhz xx av-jn, vvd, cc vvd dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f cst j n1, (28) sermon (DIV2) 616 Page 288
4918 for the want of which he hath no reason to complain; for the want of which he hath no reason to complain; p-acp dt n1 pp-f r-crq pns31 vhz dx n1 pc-acp vvi; (28) sermon (DIV2) 616 Page 288
4919 and shall not the Lord be justified in refusing to draw those, who have first suffered a base lust (which was in their power to have resisted) to draw them away from him? Shall not this powerful Grace be righteously denied to them, who have suffered themselves by a revel to be drawn from a Sermon? and shall not the Lord be justified in refusing to draw those, who have First suffered a base lust (which was in their power to have resisted) to draw them away from him? Shall not this powerful Grace be righteously denied to them, who have suffered themselves by a revel to be drawn from a Sermon? cc vmb xx dt n1 vbb vvn p-acp vvg p-acp vvb d, r-crq vhb ord vvd dt j n1 (r-crq vbds p-acp po32 n1 pc-acp vhi vvn) pc-acp vvi pno32 av p-acp pno31? vmb xx d j n1 vbb av-j vvn p-acp pno32, r-crq vhb vvn px32 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1? (28) sermon (DIV2) 616 Page 288
4920 2. Further yet we may from hence have an account of those many startings aside, from God of which his own People are guilty, 2. Further yet we may from hence have an account of those many startings aside, from God of which his own People Are guilty, crd av-jc av pns12 vmb p-acp av vhi dt n1 pp-f d d n2-vvg av, p-acp n1 pp-f r-crq po31 d n1 vbr j, (28) sermon (DIV2) 617 Page 288
4921 and the inequality of gracious motions, and actions. and the inequality of gracious motions, and actions. cc dt n1 pp-f j n2, cc n2. (28) sermon (DIV2) 617 Page 288
4922 Some seem to us to stand still, others to move very slowly, others with great heaviness, and difficulty. some seem to us to stand still, Others to move very slowly, Others with great heaviness, and difficulty. d vvi p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi av, n2-jn pc-acp vvi av av-j, n2-jn p-acp j n1, cc n1. (28) sermon (DIV2) 617 Page 289
4923 All this difference depends upon the inequal distributions of Divine Grace, for although when this Oil is once in the Cruise, it shall not fail from it, till Grace shall be swallowed up in glory, All this difference depends upon the inequal distributions of Divine Grace, for although when this Oil is once in the Cruise, it shall not fail from it, till Grace shall be swallowed up in glory, av-d d n1 vvz p-acp dt j n2 pp-f j-jn n1, c-acp cs c-crq d n1 vbz a-acp p-acp dt np1, pn31 vmb xx vvi p-acp pn31, c-acp n1 vmb vbi vvn a-acp p-acp n1, (28) sermon (DIV2) 617 Page 289
4924 but so much influence of Grace shall be continued as to justify the Lord in his promise, that he will never depart from the Soul to do it good, but so much influence of Grace shall be continued as to justify the Lord in his promise, that he will never depart from the Soul to do it good, cc-acp av d n1 pp-f n1 vmb vbi vvn a-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, cst pns31 vmb av-x vvi p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vdi pn31 j, (28) sermon (DIV2) 617 Page 289
4925 and he will put his fear into the heart, that it shall never depart from him; and he will put his Fear into the heart, that it shall never depart from him; cc pns31 vmb vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, cst pn31 vmb av-x vvi p-acp pno31; (28) sermon (DIV2) 617 Page 289
4926 and the Soul shall be preserved by the power of God through faith to Salvation, yet there may be, and are great differences as to the degrees of Gods Administrations. and the Soul shall be preserved by the power of God through faith to Salvation, yet there may be, and Are great differences as to the Degrees of God's Administrations. cc dt n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1, av pc-acp vmb vbi, cc vbr j n2 a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2. (28) sermon (DIV2) 617 Page 289
4927 Nor yet possibly must the blame of these Souls not running, rest upon God for not drawing? For although the Lord may sometimes do it upon his prerogative and soveraignty, Nor yet possibly must the blame of these Souls not running, rest upon God for not drawing? For although the Lord may sometime do it upon his prerogative and sovereignty, ccx av av-j vmb dt n1 pp-f d n2 xx vvg, n1 p-acp np1 p-acp xx vvg? c-acp cs dt n1 vmb av vdi pn31 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, (28) sermon (DIV2) 617 Page 289
4928 1. To shew the freeness of his Grace in all the emanations of it, and that he is under no obligations to measure out to every Child an equal portion of the riches of his Grace, 1. To show the freeness of his Grace in all the emanations of it, and that he is under no obligations to measure out to every Child an equal portion of the riches of his Grace, crd p-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp d dt n2 pp-f pn31, cc cst pns31 vbz p-acp dx n2 pc-acp vvi av p-acp d n1 dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, (28) sermon (DIV2) 618 Page 289
4929 but as in the disposal of his other talents of Riches, & common gifts, he may if he please make inequal distributions as it pleaseth him, giving out to some 10, to others 5, to others but one, but as in the disposal of his other Talents of Riches, & Common Gifts, he may if he please make inequal distributions as it Pleases him, giving out to Some 10, to Others 5, to Others but one, cc-acp c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j-jn n2 pp-f n2, cc j n2, pns31 vmb cs pns31 vvb vvi j n2 c-acp pn31 vvz pno31, vvg av p-acp d crd, p-acp ng2-jn crd, p-acp n2-jn p-acp crd, (28) sermon (DIV2) 618 Page 289
4930 so he may do as to his Talents of distinguishing Grace, whiles yet every one hath enough to conduct and preserve his Soul unto eternal life and happiness. so he may do as to his Talents of distinguishing Grace, while yet every one hath enough to conduct and preserve his Soul unto Eternal life and happiness. av pns31 vmb vdi c-acp p-acp po31 n2 pp-f j-vvg n1, cs av d pi vhz av-d pc-acp vvi cc vvi po31 n1 p-acp j n1 cc n1. (28) sermon (DIV2) 618 Page 289
4931 2. Secondly, He may do it to lay his people under the potent conviction of this truth, That their running depends upon his drawing. 2. Secondly, He may do it to lay his people under the potent conviction of this truth, That their running depends upon his drawing. crd ord, pns31 vmb vdi pn31 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n1, cst po32 j-vvg vvz p-acp po31 vvg. (28) sermon (DIV2) 619 Page 289
4932 God himself sometimes assigns this as the reason of his substraction of worldly enjoyments, that they might know who it is that gave them. God himself sometime assigns this as the reason of his substraction of worldly enjoyments, that they might know who it is that gave them. np1 px31 av vvz d p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 pp-f j n2, cst pns32 vmd vvi r-crq pn31 vbz d vvd pno32. (28) sermon (DIV2) 619 Page 289
4933 Hosea 2. 8. 9. For she did not know that I gave her Corn, and Wine, Hosea 2. 8. 9. For she did not know that I gave her Corn, and Wine, np1 crd crd crd c-acp pns31 vdd xx vvi cst pns11 vvd po31 n1, cc n1, (28) sermon (DIV2) 619 Page 289
4934 and Oil, and multiplied her Silver and Gold, which they prepared for Baal. and Oil, and multiplied her Silver and Gold, which they prepared for Baal. cc n1, cc vvd po31 n1 cc n1, r-crq pns32 vvd p-acp np1. (28) sermon (DIV2) 619 Page 289
4935 Therefore will I return and take away my Corn in the time thereof, and my Wine in the season thereof, Therefore will I return and take away my Corn in the time thereof, and my Wine in the season thereof, av vmb pns11 vvi cc vvi av po11 n1 p-acp dt n1 av, cc po11 n1 p-acp dt n1 av, (28) sermon (DIV2) 619 Page 289
4936 and will recover my Wool, and my Flax, &c. Thus also the Lord may do as to the dispensations of his Grace (that Grace I mean which is not necessary to Salvation) did we alwaies find an equal strength against our lusts, and will recover my Wool, and my Flax, etc. Thus also the Lord may do as to the dispensations of his Grace (that Grace I mean which is not necessary to Salvation) did we always find an equal strength against our Lustiest, cc vmb vvi po11 n1, cc po11 n1, av av av dt n1 vmb vdi c-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 (cst n1 pns11 vvb r-crq vbz xx j p-acp n1) vdd pns12 av vvi dt j-jn n1 p-acp po12 n2, (28) sermon (DIV2) 619 Page 289
4937 and to our Spiritual duties, an equal readiness to, and chearfulness in the Service of God, we should attribute too much to our renewed nature, and to our Spiritual duties, an equal readiness to, and cheerfulness in the Service of God, we should attribute too much to our renewed nature, cc p-acp po12 j n2, dt j-jn n1 p-acp, cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns12 vmd vvi av av-d p-acp po12 j-vvn n1, (28) sermon (DIV2) 619 Page 289
4938 and not know in what a daily derivation from, and dependance upon God, even the best Souls live, and not know in what a daily derivation from, and dependence upon God, even the best Souls live, cc xx vvi p-acp r-crq dt j n1 p-acp, cc n1 p-acp np1, av dt js n2 vvi, (28) sermon (DIV2) 619 Page 289
4939 and that all our fresh springs are from him. and that all our fresh springs Are from him. cc cst d po12 j n2 vbr p-acp pno31. (28) sermon (DIV2) 619 Page 289
4940 Did we Sail to Heaven through the Sea of this world, alwaies with a Trade wind, we should not understand that the wind of Divine Grace (which is the breathing of the holy Spirit) bloweth where it listeth. Did we Sail to Heaven through the Sea of this world, always with a Trade wind, we should not understand that the wind of Divine Grace (which is the breathing of the holy Spirit) blows where it lists. vdd pns12 vvi p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, av p-acp dt n1 n1, pns12 vmd xx vvi cst dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1 (r-crq vbz dt n-vvg pp-f dt j n1) vvz c-crq pn31 vvz. (28) sermon (DIV2) 619 Page 290
4941 But when we are becalmed in our voyage for the new Hierusalem, and forced to lie at Anchor, But when we Are becalmed in our voyage for the new Jerusalem, and forced to lie At Anchor, p-acp c-crq pns12 vbr vvn p-acp po12 n1 p-acp dt j np1, cc vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, (28) sermon (DIV2) 619 Page 290
4942 then we learn that without Christ we can do nothing. then we Learn that without christ we can do nothing. cs pns12 vvb cst p-acp np1 pns12 vmb vdi pix. (28) sermon (DIV2) 619 Page 290
4943 But though this must be said to aver the Soveraignty of God, and to assert his wisdom, But though this must be said to aver the Sovereignty of God, and to assert his Wisdom, cc-acp cs d vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, cc pc-acp vvb po31 n1, (28) sermon (DIV2) 620 Page 290
4944 yet most ordinarily these withdrawings are upon some provocations on our parts, the Clouds in the Heavens are caused from the Vapours which arise from the Earth. yet most ordinarily these withdrawings Are upon Some provocations on our parts, the Clouds in the Heavens Are caused from the Vapours which arise from the Earth. av av-ds av-j d n2-vvg vbr p-acp d n2 p-acp po12 n2, dt n2 p-acp dt n2 vbr vvn p-acp dt n2 r-crq vvb p-acp dt n1. (28) sermon (DIV2) 620 Page 290
4945 God can never be so provoked against a justified Soul as to withdraw himself wholly, God can never be so provoked against a justified Soul as to withdraw himself wholly, np1 vmb av-x vbi av vvn p-acp dt vvn n1 c-acp pc-acp vvi px31 av-jn, (28) sermon (DIV2) 620 Page 290
4946 but he may be, and is oft-time so far provoked, as to withdraw his gradual influences, but he may be, and is ofttime so Far provoked, as to withdraw his gradual influences, cc-acp pns31 vmb vbi, cc vbz n1 av av-j vvn, c-acp pc-acp vvi po31 j-jn n2, (28) sermon (DIV2) 620 Page 290
4947 so as the Soul shall feel that it is not with it as at former times, so as the Soul shall feel that it is not with it as At former times, av c-acp dt n1 vmb vvi cst pn31 vbz xx p-acp pn31 p-acp p-acp j n2, (28) sermon (DIV2) 620 Page 290
4948 and cryeth out, where is my God become? When the Lord offereth a wind, and Cries out, where is my God become? When the Lord Offereth a wind, cc vvz av, c-crq vbz po11 np1 vvi? c-crq dt n1 vvz dt n1, (28) sermon (DIV2) 620 Page 290
4949 and the Soul refuseth to open its Sails when he moveth, and the Soul quencheth its motions, and the Soul Refuseth to open its Sails when he moves, and the Soul quenches its motions, cc dt n1 vvz pc-acp vvi po31 n2 c-crq pns31 vvz, cc dt n1 vvz po31 n2, (28) sermon (DIV2) 620 Page 290
4950 and grieveth him in his operations, he many times hides his face from it, & it is troubled; and Grieveth him in his operations, he many times hides his face from it, & it is troubled; cc vvz pno31 p-acp po31 n2, pns31 d n2 vvz po31 n1 p-acp pn31, cc pn31 vbz vvn; (28) sermon (DIV2) 620 Page 290
4951 the Soul that hath grieved the quickning Spirit, shall smart alittle for the want of quickning Grace, the Soul that hath grieved the quickening Spirit, shall smart alittle for the want of quickening Grace, dt n1 cst vhz vvn dt j-vvg n1, vmb vvi av p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-vvg n1, (28) sermon (DIV2) 620 Page 290
4952 & complain of dulness, & heaviness, & listlessness to its Spiritual Duty. I say this oft-times, yea most ordinarily is the cause. & complain of dullness, & heaviness, & listlessness to its Spiritual Duty. I say this ofttimes, yea most ordinarily is the cause. cc vvi pp-f n1, cc n1, cc n1 p-acp po31 j n1. pns11 vvb d av, uh av-ds av-j vbz dt n1. (28) sermon (DIV2) 620 Page 290
4953 So as though it wants these divine drawings, yet its want of them, is the punishment of its iniquity. So as though it Wants these divine drawings, yet its want of them, is the punishment of its iniquity. av c-acp cs pn31 vvz d j-jn n2-vvg, av po31 n1 pp-f pno32, vbz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (28) sermon (DIV2) 620 Page 290
4954 I shall conclude this discourse with a word of advice, what such Souls should do, under such dispensations. I shall conclude this discourse with a word of Advice, what such Souls should do, under such dispensations. pns11 vmb vvi d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq d n2 vmd vdi, p-acp d n2. (28) sermon (DIV2) 621 Page 290
4955 1. Search and see whether some late sin, hath not provoked God to these withdrawings. 1. Search and see whither Some late since, hath not provoked God to these withdrawings. crd n1 cc vvi cs d j n1, vhz xx vvn np1 p-acp d n2-vvg. (28) sermon (DIV2) 622 Page 290
4956 See if thy conscience (which in this case is thy best informer) doth not tell thee, that such a time thou hadst an impulse or motion to prayer, See if thy conscience (which in this case is thy best informer) does not tell thee, that such a time thou Hadst an impulse or motion to prayer, vvb cs po21 n1 (r-crq p-acp d n1 vbz po21 js n1) vdz xx vvi pno21, cst d dt n1 pns21 vhd2 dt n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, (28) sermon (DIV2) 622 Page 290
4957 or such a duty (and that under convenient circumstances) and thou neglectedst it; or offered thee some help, and thou neglectedst it. or such a duty (and that under convenient Circumstances) and thou neglectedst it; or offered thee Some help, and thou neglectedst it. cc d dt n1 (cc cst p-acp j n2) cc pns21 vvd2 pn31; cc vvd pno21 d n1, cc pns21 vvd2 pn31. (28) sermon (DIV2) 622 Page 290
4958 And now the righteous Lord hath left thee to thy own strength, and thou feest what thou art, And now the righteous Lord hath left thee to thy own strength, and thou feest what thou art, cc av dt j n1 vhz vvn pno21 p-acp po21 d n1, cc pns21 vv2 r-crq pns21 vb2r, (28) sermon (DIV2) 622 Page 290
4960 2. If thou canst not find that any such blot hath clave to thy Soul, yet acknowledge the Lords wisdom, the freeness of his grace, and his righteousness in his dispensations. 2. If thou Canst not find that any such blot hath clave to thy Soul, yet acknowledge the lords Wisdom, the freeness of his grace, and his righteousness in his dispensations. crd cs pns21 vm2 xx vvi cst d d n1 vhz vvd p-acp po21 n1, av vvi dt n2 n1, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc po31 n1 p-acp po31 n2. (28) sermon (DIV2) 623 Page 290
4961 We must allow God to do many things in infinite wisdom, and righteousness, though we cannot see or understand it, we must not look in this life to understand the reason of Gods works. We must allow God to do many things in infinite Wisdom, and righteousness, though we cannot see or understand it, we must not look in this life to understand the reason of God's works. pns12 vmb vvi np1 pc-acp vdi d n2 p-acp j n1, cc n1, cs pns12 vmbx vvi cc vvi pn31, pns12 vmb xx vvi p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2. (28) sermon (DIV2) 623 Page 290
4962 It is enough for us to know that he hath done it, and that all his works are done in wisdom and righteousness. It is enough for us to know that he hath done it, and that all his works Are done in Wisdom and righteousness. pn31 vbz av-d p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi cst pns31 vhz vdn pn31, cc cst d po31 n2 vbr vdn p-acp n1 cc n1. (28) sermon (DIV2) 623 Page 290
4963 3. Take heed of lowing thy Sails, when thou thinkest the wind abates. This you know is contrary to the methods of Mariners; 3. Take heed of lowing thy Sails, when thou Thinkest the wind abates. This you know is contrary to the methods of Mariners; crd vvb n1 pp-f vvg po21 n2, c-crq pns21 vv2 dt n1 vvz. d pn22 vvb vbz j-jn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2; (28) sermon (DIV2) 624 Page 291
4964 I am sure it is contrary to the wisdom of Christians; I am sure it is contrary to the Wisdom of Christians; pns11 vbm j pn31 vbz j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (28) sermon (DIV2) 624 Page 291
4965 keep thy heart at such a time with the most diligence, working and striving against sin. keep thy heart At such a time with the most diligence, working and striving against since. vvb po21 n1 p-acp d dt n1 p-acp dt av-ds n1, vvg cc vvg p-acp n1. (28) sermon (DIV2) 624 Page 291
4966 Tow thy Ship if thou canst not Sail as at other times. Tow thy Ship if thou Canst not Sail as At other times. n1 po21 n1 cs pns21 vm2 xx vvi a-acp p-acp j-jn n2. (28) sermon (DIV2) 624 Page 291
4967 Go if thou canst not run, and keep thy Soul ready for a wind, whenever God will please to send it. Go if thou Canst not run, and keep thy Soul ready for a wind, whenever God will please to send it. vvb cs pns21 vm2 xx vvi, cc vvb po21 n1 j p-acp dt n1, av np1 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi pn31. (28) sermon (DIV2) 624 Page 291
4968 4. Fourthly, Beg the returns of the blessed Spirit. Tell God of thy Souls weakness, or the strength of thy corruptions, or temptations; 4. Fourthly, Beg the returns of the blessed Spirit. Tell God of thy Souls weakness, or the strength of thy corruptions, or temptations; crd ord, vvb dt n2 pp-f dt j-vvn n1. vvb np1 pp-f po21 n2 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po21 n2, cc n2; (28) sermon (DIV2) 625 Page 291
4969 say unto God as Jehosaphat said in another case; say unto God as Jehoshaphat said in Another case; vvb p-acp np1 p-acp np1 vvd p-acp j-jn n1; (28) sermon (DIV2) 625 Page 291
4970 Lord I have a mighty host coming against me, I know not what to do, I have no strength against it, Lord I have a mighty host coming against me, I know not what to do, I have no strength against it, n1 pns11 vhb dt j n1 vvg p-acp pno11, pns11 vvb xx r-crq pc-acp vdi, pns11 vhb dx n1 p-acp pn31, (28) sermon (DIV2) 625 Page 291
4971 but my Eyes are unto thee. but my Eyes Are unto thee. cc-acp po11 n2 vbr p-acp pno21. (28) sermon (DIV2) 625 Page 291
4972 5. After this, I know nothing more to be done, but a patient waiting for God, according to the resolution of the Church, Isaiah 8. 17. I will wait upon him, that hides his face from the house of Jacob, I will look for him. 5. After this, I know nothing more to be done, but a patient waiting for God, according to the resolution of the Church, Isaiah 8. 17. I will wait upon him, that hides his face from the house of Jacob, I will look for him. crd p-acp d, pns11 vvb pix av-dc pc-acp vbi vdn, cc-acp dt j vvg p-acp np1, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd crd pns11 vmb vvi p-acp pno31, cst vvz po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp pno31. (28) sermon (DIV2) 626 Page 291
4973 Sermon XX. Canticles 1. 4. Drawme, and We will run after thee. Sermon XX. Canticles 1. 4. Drawn, and We will run After thee. n1 crd. n2 crd crd n1, cc pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno21. (29) sermon (DIV2) 626 Page 291
4974 I Am dwelling yet upon the first Proposition of Doctrine I observed from these words, That the Soul must be drawn to, I Am Dwelling yet upon the First Proposition of Doctrine I observed from these words, That the Soul must be drawn to, pns11 vbm vvg av p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f n1 pns11 vvd p-acp d n2, cst dt n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp, (29) sermon (DIV2) 627 Page 291
4975 and after Christ before it will run after him. and After christ before it will run After him. cc p-acp np1 p-acp pn31 vmb vvi p-acp pno31. (29) sermon (DIV2) 627 Page 291
4976 (It is a great point, and I am willing to make the utmost improvement of it that I can. (It is a great point, and I am willing to make the utmost improvement of it that I can. (pn31 vbz dt j n1, cc pns11 vbm j pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f pn31 cst pns11 vmb. (29) sermon (DIV2) 627 Page 291
4977 The improveableness of it for our instruction is all you have yet heard. The improveableness of it for our instruction is all you have yet herd. dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp po12 n1 vbz d pn22 vhb av vvn. (29) sermon (DIV2) 627 Page 291
4978 In the next place, certainly there may be made some improvement of this notion, to assist to judge concerning our spiritual state, concerning faith and holiness. These being from the ordination of God so necessary to Salvation, that without them we cannot see God, mistakes about them are like diseases that affect the vital parts, exceeding dangerous. In the next place, Certainly there may be made Some improvement of this notion, to assist to judge Concerning our spiritual state, Concerning faith and holiness. These being from the ordination of God so necessary to Salvation, that without them we cannot see God, mistakes about them Are like diseases that affect the vital parts, exceeding dangerous. p-acp dt ord n1, av-j a-acp vmb vbi vvn d n1 pp-f d n1, pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi vvg po12 j n1, vvg n1 cc n1. d vbg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 av j p-acp n1, cst p-acp pno32 pns12 vmbx vvi np1, vvz p-acp pno32 vbr av-j n2 cst vvb dt j n2, vvg j. (29) sermon (DIV2) 628 Page 291
4979 All that this Doctrine will help us in, as to this particular, is in letting us know, All that this Doctrine will help us in, as to this particular, is in letting us know, av-d d d n1 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp, c-acp p-acp d j, vbz p-acp vvg pno12 vvi, (29) sermon (DIV2) 628 Page 291
4980 1. That that faith which will do the Soul any good as to Eternal Salvation must be (as the Apostle stiles it, Col. 2. 12.) a faith of the operation of God. The work of Faith with power, as the Apostle speaks, 2 Thessal. 1. v. 11. It is call'd the gift of God, Eph. 2. 8. Not of our selves, it is the gift of God, Eph. 2. 8. The work of God, Joh. 6. 29. This is the work of God, that you believe on him whom he hath sent. 1. That that faith which will do the Soul any good as to Eternal Salvation must be (as the Apostle stile it, Col. 2. 12.) a faith of the operation of God. The work of Faith with power, as the Apostle speaks, 2 Thessal. 1. v. 11. It is called the gift of God, Ephesians 2. 8. Not of our selves, it is the gift of God, Ephesians 2. 8. The work of God, John 6. 29. This is the work of God, that you believe on him whom he hath sent. crd cst d n1 r-crq vmb vdi dt n1 d j c-acp p-acp j n1 vmb vbi (c-acp dt n1 vvz pn31, np1 crd crd) dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 vvz, crd n1. crd n1 crd pn31 vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd crd xx pp-f po12 n2, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd crd dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd crd d vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, cst pn22 vvb p-acp pno31 ro-crq pns31 vhz vvn. (29) sermon (DIV2) 629 Page 292
4981 It is not only the Commandment of God, 1 Joh. 3. 23. and the gift of God, but the work, the operation of God, a work with power, such a faith as is an effect of the Fathers drawing? This if duly observed, will go a great way to guide us in this inquiry, it will let us see• that that believing (which is the mere product of natural powers) is not that coming to Christ, to which the promise of life, It is not only the Commandment of God, 1 John 3. 23. and the gift of God, but the work, the operation of God, a work with power, such a faith as is an Effect of the Father's drawing? This if duly observed, will go a great Way to guide us in this inquiry, it will let us see• that that believing (which is the mere product of natural Powers) is not that coming to christ, to which the promise of life, pn31 vbz xx av-j dt n1 pp-f np1, vvn np1 crd crd cc dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1, dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 p-acp n1, d dt n1 c-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 vvg? d cs av-jn vvn, vmb vvi dt j n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp d n1, pn31 vmb vvi pno12 n1 cst d vvg (r-crq vbz dt j n1 pp-f j n2) vbz xx cst vvg p-acp np1, p-acp r-crq dt n1 pp-f n1, (29) sermon (DIV2) 629 Page 292
4982 and Salvation is annexed ▪ Two things men ordinarily deceive themselves with, as to this business of Faith. and Salvation is annexed ▪ Two things men ordinarily deceive themselves with, as to this business of Faith. cc n1 vbz vvn ▪ crd n2 n2 av-jn vvi px32 p-acp, c-acp p-acp d n1 pp-f n1. (29) sermon (DIV2) 629 Page 292
4983 1. Judging any kind of blind, and languid assent, to the proposition of the Gospel to be that believing, to which the Holy Ghost in Scripture annexeth the promise of Salvation, A great many know no more by believing, but their agreement that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, that he was made man, and died for us. 1. Judging any kind of blind, and languid assent, to the proposition of the Gospel to be that believing, to which the Holy Ghost in Scripture annexeth the promise of Salvation, A great many know no more by believing, but their agreement that jesus christ is the Son of God, that he was made man, and died for us. crd vvg d n1 pp-f j, cc j-jn n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vbi d vvg, p-acp r-crq dt j n1 p-acp n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f n1, dt j d vvb dx dc p-acp vvg, p-acp po32 n1 cst np1 np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, cst pns31 vbds vvn n1, cc vvd p-acp pno12. (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 292
4984 All which, and much more the Devils believe, and yet tremble. All which, and much more the Devils believe, and yet tremble. d r-crq, cc av-d av-dc dt n2 vvb, cc av vvi. (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 292
4985 I do not think that an assent to the Proposition of the Gospel, be the assent what it will, is that Faith which justifieth. It is not the Proposition of the Gospel, but the Person of the Mediator, that is the object of that Faith; some indeed tell us, that Faith is an operative assent, and by that they have mended the matter: I do not think that an assent to the Proposition of the Gospel, be the assent what it will, is that Faith which Justifieth. It is not the Proposition of the Gospel, but the Person of the Mediator, that is the Object of that Faith; Some indeed tell us, that Faith is an operative assent, and by that they have mended the matter: pns11 vdb xx vvi cst dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vbb dt n1 r-crq pn31 vmb, vbz d n1 r-crq vvz. pn31 vbz xx dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst vbz dt n1 pp-f d n1; d av vvb pno12, cst n1 vbz dt j-jn n1, cc p-acp cst pns32 vhb vvn dt n1: (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 292
4986 but if the Person of the Mediator, not the Proposition of the Word be the formal, and proper object of true Faith, no assent can be the justifying act of Faith, but if the Person of the Mediator, not the Proposition of the Word be the formal, and proper Object of true Faith, no assent can be the justifying act of Faith, cc-acp cs dt n1 pp-f dt n1, xx dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbi dt j, cc j n1 pp-f j n1, dx vvi vmb vbi dt vvg n1 pp-f n1, (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 292
4987 for the Proposition must be the object of that. for the Proposition must be the Object of that. p-acp dt n1 vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f d. (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 292
4988 There are several kinds of assent according to the light in which we see a Proposition. There Are several Kinds of assent according to the Light in which we see a Proposition. pc-acp vbr j n2 pp-f vvi vvg p-acp dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb dt n1. (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 292
4989 We assent to things oft-times meerly upon report and hear-say, so as the assent is a meer humane Faith. We assent to things ofttimes merely upon report and hearsay, so as the assent is a mere humane Faith. pns12 vvi p-acp n2 av av-j p-acp n1 cc j, av c-acp dt n1 vbz dt j j n1. (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 292
4990 Thus most Englishmen assent to this, that there was such a Person as William the Conquerour. A thing they can see in no other light than that of humane reports in History; Thus most Englishmen assent to this, that there was such a Person as William the Conqueror. A thing they can see in no other Light than that of humane reports in History; av ds np2 vvi p-acp d, cst a-acp vbds d dt n1 p-acp np1 dt n1. dt n1 pns32 vmb vvi p-acp dx j-jn n1 cs d pp-f j n2 p-acp n1; (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 292
4991 of all other assents this is the weakest, and most invaluable, and before we give it, there must appear to us a probability in the thing; of all other assents this is the Weakest, and most invaluable, and before we give it, there must appear to us a probability in the thing; pp-f d j-jn vvz d vbz dt js, cc av-ds j, cc c-acp pns12 vvb pn31, pc-acp vmb vvi p-acp pno12 dt n1 p-acp dt n1; (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 292
5058 Every man is willing to hope well for, and to prophesie good unto himself. Every man is willing to hope well for, and to prophesy good unto himself. np1 n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi av p-acp, cc pc-acp vvi j p-acp px31. (29) sermon (DIV2) 631 Page 296
4993 and that those Books were written by the order of the Church, believeth or assenteth to the strange stories in the Popish Legends, because their reason tells them the things are improbable, and that those Books were written by the order of the Church, Believeth or assenteth to the strange stories in the Popish Legends, Because their reason tells them the things Are improbable, cc cst d n2 vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvz cc vvz p-acp dt j n2 p-acp dt j n2, p-acp po32 n1 vvz pno32 dt n2 vbr j, (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 293
4994 yea, impossible, without a miraculous operation which they see no reason God should work in such a case, yea, impossible, without a miraculous operation which they see no reason God should work in such a case, uh, j, p-acp dt j n1 r-crq pns32 vvb dx n1 np1 vmd vvi p-acp d dt n1, (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 293
4995 nor will men give their assents in such cases, but where they are not much concerned whether the thing be true or false, nor will men give their assents in such cases, but where they Are not much concerned whither the thing be true or false, ccx vmb n2 vvi po32 vvz p-acp d n2, cc-acp c-crq pns32 vbr xx av-d vvn cs dt n1 vbb j cc j, (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 293
4996 so as it is equal to them to agree the thing or to deny it. 2. Men assent to things upon the evidence of ratiocinations, they form conclusions from principles, and then assent to them. so as it is equal to them to agree the thing or to deny it. 2. Men assent to things upon the evidence of ratiocinations, they from conclusions from principles, and then assent to them. av c-acp pn31 vbz j-jn p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc pc-acp vvi pn31. crd n2 vvi p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, pns32 n1 n2 p-acp n2, cc av vvi p-acp pno32. (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 293
4997 Now in regard our reason is not infallible; Now in regard our reason is not infallible; av p-acp n1 po12 n1 vbz xx j; (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 293
4998 this assent likewise (though more strong than the other) yet is but saint and incertain, and alters as we see better reason for the contrary. 3. There is an assent which is given to a Proposition upon the account of a divine revelation. this assent likewise (though more strong than the other) yet is but saint and incertain, and alters as we see better reason for the contrary. 3. There is an assent which is given to a Proposition upon the account of a divine Revelation. d vvi av (c-acp av-dc j cs dt n-jn) av vbz p-acp j cc j, cc vvz c-acp pns12 vvb jc n1 p-acp dt n-jn. crd pc-acp vbz dt n1 r-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1. (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 293
4999 Now this assent is stronger or weaker, as the Revelation, is more fully, or imperfectly, & incertainly agreed. Now this assent is Stronger or Weaker, as the Revelation, is more Fully, or imperfectly, & incertainly agreed. av d n1 vbz jc cc jc, c-acp dt n1, vbz av-dc av-j, cc av-j, cc av-j vvn. (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 293
5000 A man by a natural power may assent to the Proposition of the Gospel, as delivered to him by men: A man by a natural power may assent to the Proposition of the Gospel, as Delivered to him by men: dt n1 p-acp dt j n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, a-acp vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp n2: (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 293
5001 he that thus assenteth doth no more assent to what the Gospel saith of Christ, he that thus assenteth does not more assent to what the Gospel Says of christ, pns31 cst av vvz vdz xx av-dc vvi p-acp r-crq dt n1 vvz pp-f np1, (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 293
5002 than to what Histories tell him of what was done by the Saxon or Norman Kings many hundred years ago. than to what Histories tell him of what was done by the Saxon or Norman Kings many hundred Years ago. cs p-acp r-crq n2 vvb pno31 pp-f r-crq vbds vdn p-acp dt jp cc jp n2 d crd n2 av. (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 293
5003 Reason working upon its own principles sheweth us nothing of Christ. Reason working upon its own principles shows us nothing of christ. n1 vvg p-acp po31 d n2 vvz pno12 pix pp-f np1. (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 293
5004 The Scriptures are by all Christians generally lookt upon as the Word of God, but no man hath any certain and firm persuasion that they are so, but he who is persuaded of it by the Holy Spirit of God; The Scriptures Are by all Christians generally looked upon as the Word of God, but no man hath any certain and firm persuasion that they Are so, but he who is persuaded of it by the Holy Spirit of God; dt n2 vbr p-acp d np1 av-j vvd p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc-acp dx n1 vhz d j cc j n1 cst pns32 vbr av, p-acp pns31 r-crq vbz vvn pp-f pn31 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1; (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 293
5005 all arguments from tradition and reason, have their incertainties, and though they are useful to make it probable to others, all Arguments from tradition and reason, have their Uncertainties, and though they Are useful to make it probable to Others, d n2 p-acp n1 cc n1, vhb po32 n2, cc cs pns32 vbr j pc-acp vvi pn31 j p-acp n2-jn, (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 293
5006 yet they do not produce a certainty of persuasion in our own Souls; yet they do not produce a certainty of persuasion in our own Souls; av pns32 vdb xx vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po12 d n2; (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 293
5007 hence the assent to such Propositions as are only revealed in Scripture, must also be faint and incertain, hence the assent to such Propositions as Are only revealed in Scripture, must also be faint and incertain, av dt n1 p-acp d n2 c-acp vbr av-j vvn p-acp n1, vmb av vbi j cc j, (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 293
5008 and consequently not operative, or very incertainly operative; and consequently not operative, or very incertainly operative; cc av-j xx j-jn, cc av av-j j-jn; (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 293
5009 so that although it may produce something of practice, whiles the fit of assent is upon the Soul, so that although it may produce something of practice, while the fit of assent is upon the Soul, av cst cs pn31 vmb vvi pi pp-f n1, cs dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz p-acp dt n1, (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 293
5010 yet it produceth no steady, certain constant practice; yet it Produceth no steady, certain constant practice; av pn31 vvz dx j, j j n1; (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 293
5011 so as though it should be granted, that a practical assent to the Proposition of the Gospel, be true justifying faith, to which is annexed the pardon of sin, so as though it should be granted, that a practical assent to the Proposition of the Gospel, be true justifying faith, to which is annexed the pardon of since, av c-acp cs pn31 vmd vbi vvn, cst dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vbb j vvg n1, p-acp r-crq vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f n1, (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 293
5012 yet if by it we mean such an agreement of our minds to the truth, yet if by it we mean such an agreement of our minds to the truth, av cs p-acp pn31 pns12 vvi d dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp dt n1, (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 293
5013 as produceth a certain, steady, constant or ordinary practice and course of life, conformable to the propositions of truth which we agree, as Produceth a certain, steady, constant or ordinary practice and course of life, conformable to the propositions of truth which we agree, c-acp vvz dt j, j, j cc j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, j p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 r-crq pns12 vvb, (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 293
5014 as this will imply trusting, and relying on Christ for life and salvation, so it is such as is the operation of God in the Soul, and that not in a way of common providence (as our abilities ▪ to speak or move are) but in a way of special favour and working, for mans agreeing to the holy Scriptures to be the Word of God, firmly and steadily, being the reason why he agrees the truth of the propositions which are revealed in it alone, as this will imply trusting, and relying on christ for life and salvation, so it is such as is the operation of God in the Soul, and that not in a Way of Common providence (as our abilities ▪ to speak or move Are) but in a Way of special favour and working, for men agreeing to the holy Scriptures to be the Word of God, firmly and steadily, being the reason why he agrees the truth of the propositions which Are revealed in it alone, c-acp d vmb vvi vvg, cc vvg p-acp np1 p-acp n1 cc n1, av pn31 vbz d c-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, cc cst xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1 (p-acp po12 n2 ▪ p-acp vvb cc n1 vbr) cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1 cc vvg, p-acp ng1 vvg p-acp dt j n2 pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f np1, av-j cc av-j, vbg dt n1 c-crq pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n2 r-crq vbr vvn p-acp pn31 av-j, (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 294
5015 and that being the special work of God in Souls that shall be saved, of necessity such also must be the assent to the Propositions that are revealed in it, and that being the special work of God in Souls that shall be saved, of necessity such also must be the assent to the Propositions that Are revealed in it, cc cst vbg dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n2 cst vmb vbi vvn, pp-f n1 d av vmb vbi dt n1 p-acp dt n2 cst vbr vvn p-acp pn31, (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 294
5016 and which can be seen by the Soul in no other light. and which can be seen by the Soul in no other Light. cc r-crq vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dx j-jn n1. (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 294
5017 So as indeed I do not think there is much in it more than a strife about words, So as indeed I do not think there is much in it more than a strife about words, av c-acp av pns11 vdb xx vvi pc-acp vbz av-d p-acp pn31 av-dc cs dt n1 p-acp n2, (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 294
5018 or at least a very great nicety, whether true justifying Faith be a practical assent to the Propositions of the Gospel, or a reliance on the Person of the Mediator, or rather both; or At least a very great nicety, whither true justifying Faith be a practical assent to the Propositions of the Gospel, or a reliance on the Person of the Mediator, or rather both; cc p-acp ds dt j j n1, cs j vvg n1 vbb dt j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc av-c d; (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 294
5019 for a practical assent doth necessarily infer a reliance on the Person of the Mediator: for a practical assent does necessarily infer a reliance on the Person of the Mediator: p-acp dt j n1 vdz av-j vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 294
5020 Admitting that this is one Proposition of the Gospel, Acts 4. 12. That there is no Salvation in any other, Admitting that this is one Proposition of the Gospel, Acts 4. 12. That there is no Salvation in any other, vvg cst d vbz crd n1 pp-f dt n1, n2 crd crd d a-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp d n-jn, (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 294
5021 for there is no other name given under Heaven amongst men, whereby we must be saved; for there is no other name given under Heaven among men, whereby we must be saved; c-acp pc-acp vbz dx j-jn n1 vvn p-acp n1 p-acp n2, c-crq pns12 vmb vbi vvn; (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 294
5022 and that the Soul in its practice of holiness, hath any Eye to the recompence of reward, it is impossible there should be any practical assent (to use the term of some) that is, any assent to the Proposition, that shall produce any truth, and that the Soul in its practice of holiness, hath any Eye to the recompense of reward, it is impossible there should be any practical assent (to use the term of Some) that is, any assent to the Proposition, that shall produce any truth, cc d dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 pp-f n1, vhz d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pn31 vbz j pc-acp vmd vbi d j n1 (pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d) cst vbz, d n1 p-acp dt n1, cst vmb vvi d n1, (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 294
5023 or constancy of practice, without a reliance upon, and trusting to the Person of the Mediator; or constancy of practice, without a reliance upon, and trusting to the Person of the Mediator; cc n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 p-acp, cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 294
5024 and this must be the special work, and powerful operation of God in, and upon the Soul. But now if men make any kind of languid, weak and incertain assent to the Gospel Faith, and this must be the special work, and powerful operation of God in, and upon the Soul. But now if men make any kind of languid, weak and incertain assent to the Gospel Faith, cc d vmb vbi dt j n1, cc j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp, cc p-acp dt n1 p-acp av cs n2 vvb d n1 pp-f fw-la, j cc j vvi p-acp dt n1 n1, (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 294
5025 and think that they have true Faith, because they agree the truth of the Propositions of Scripture, they may miserably deceive their own Souls; and think that they have true Faith, Because they agree the truth of the Propositions of Scripture, they may miserably deceive their own Souls; cc vvb cst pns32 vhb j n1, c-acp pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1, pns32 vmb av-j vvi po32 d n2; (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 294
5026 a Man by a mere natural power may as well agree, that there was such a one as Jesus of Nazareth once in the world, who went about doing good, exhorting men to a good life, a Man by a mere natural power may as well agree, that there was such a one as jesus of Nazareth once in the world, who went about doing good, exhorting men to a good life, dt n1 p-acp dt j j n1 vmb a-acp av vvi, cst a-acp vbds d dt crd c-acp np1 pp-f np1 a-acp p-acp dt n1, r-crq vvd a-acp vdg j, vvg n2 p-acp dt j n1, (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 294
5027 and was Crucified, &c. as that there was in England a William the Conqueror, or any thing else that is to be found in other Books of tolerable credit, and reputation in the World. and was crucified, etc. as that there was in England a William the Conqueror, or any thing Else that is to be found in other Books of tolerable credit, and reputation in the World. cc vbds vvn, av c-acp cst a-acp vbds p-acp np1 dt np1 dt n1, cc d n1 av cst vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp j-jn n2 pp-f j n1, cc n1 p-acp dt n1. (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 294
5092 and conduct, and guidance of reason) but no acts of holiness. and conduct, and guidance of reason) but no acts of holiness. cc n1, cc n1 pp-f n1) p-acp dx n2 pp-f n1. (29) sermon (DIV2) 635 Page 298
5028 Or if men think that they do truly believe, because they agree many propositions of the Gospel, which are evident in the light of Reason, they again deceive themselves, here may be nothing of the operation of God in this faith. Or if men think that they do truly believe, Because they agree many propositions of the Gospel, which Are evident in the Light of Reason, they again deceive themselves, Here may be nothing of the operation of God in this faith. cc cs n2 vvb cst pns32 vdb av-j vvi, c-acp pns32 vvb d n2 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vbr j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pns32 av vvi px32, av vmb vbi pix pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1. (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 294
5029 Nay if they agree the Propositions of the Gospel, because they are revealed there, and in the mean time do not agree the Scriptures to be the Word of God, but look upon them in the same rank with human writings, Nay if they agree the Propositions of the Gospel, Because they Are revealed there, and in the mean time do not agree the Scriptures to be the Word of God, but look upon them in the same rank with human writings, uh-x cs pns32 vvb dt n2 pp-f dt n1, c-acp pns32 vbr vvn a-acp, cc p-acp dt j n1 vdb xx vvi dt n2 pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp dt d n1 p-acp j n2, (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 294
5030 or only by an human saith agree them to be the Word of God, because the Church hath so deliver'd, or only by an human Says agree them to be the Word of God, Because the Church hath so Delivered, cc av-j p-acp dt j vvz vvi pno32 pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp dt n1 vhz av vvn, (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 294
5031 and transmitted them, here is all this while no thing of the special operation of God. Nor will this agreement produce any steadiness and firmness of practice, commensurate to the Revelation, and transmitted them, Here is all this while no thing of the special operation of God. Nor will this agreement produce any steadiness and firmness of practice, commensurate to the Revelation, cc vvd pno32, av vbz d d n1 dx n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1. ccx n1 d n1 vvi d n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, j p-acp dt n1, (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 295
5032 but only commensurate to the nature of the Assent, which being not fixed, & constant, but only commensurate to the nature of the Assent, which being not fixed, & constant, cc-acp av-j j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vbg xx vvn, cc j, (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 295
5033 nor it may be, not universal, but to some part only of the revelation, must necessarily bring forth no more than a saint, partial, and incertain, practice. Hence it is that Hypocrites may do many things contained in the law, nor it may be, not universal, but to Some part only of the Revelation, must necessarily bring forth no more than a saint, partial, and incertain, practice. Hence it is that Hypocrites may do many things contained in the law, ccx pn31 vmb vbi, xx j, p-acp p-acp d n1 av-j pp-f dt n1, vmb av-j vvi av av-dx av-dc cs dt n1, j, cc j, n1. av pn31 vbz d n2 vmb vdi d n2 vvn p-acp dt n1, (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 295
5034 and at one time be more warm than at other times. and At one time be more warm than At other times. cc p-acp crd n1 vbb av-dc j cs p-acp j-jn n2. (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 295
5035 But if thy Assent be the special operation, thou assentest to the whole revelation, because God hath fixed in thy Soul a persuasion that it is from him who cannot lie, it is also steady and fixed; But if thy Assent be the special operation, thou assentest to the Whole Revelation, Because God hath fixed in thy Soul a persuasion that it is from him who cannot lie, it is also steady and fixed; p-acp cs po21 vvi vbb dt j n1, pns21 vv2 p-acp dt j-jn n1, p-acp np1 vhz vvn p-acp po21 n1 dt n1 cst pn31 vbz p-acp pno31 r-crq vmbx vvi, pn31 vbz av j cc vvn; (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 295
5036 and tho some doubts may possibly incumber thee sometimes, yet they hold not long, and thou firmly and generally (with allowance for the frailty and infirmity of human nature, endeavourest to live up to the whole of that duty, which the revelation imposeth upon thee, which thou canst not do, without relying on Christ, and though Some doubts may possibly encumber thee sometime, yet they hold not long, and thou firmly and generally (with allowance for the frailty and infirmity of human nature, endeavourest to live up to the Whole of that duty, which the Revelation Imposes upon thee, which thou Canst not do, without relying on christ, cc cs d n2 vmb av-j vvi pno21 av, av pns32 vvb xx av-j, cc pns21 av-j cc av-j (p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j n1, vv2 pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp dt j-jn pp-f d n1, r-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp pno21, r-crq pns21 vm2 xx vdi, p-acp vvg p-acp np1, (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 295
5037 and him alone for Salvation, and having a respect to all the Commandments of God. and him alone for Salvation, and having a respect to all the commandments of God. cc pno31 av-j p-acp n1, cc vhg dt n1 p-acp d dt n2 pp-f np1. (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 295
5038 And indeed, herein that agreement or assent which is the special work of God in the Soul, differs from that which is but a meer natural action. 1. In that it is more fixed, certain, and universal; And indeed, herein that agreement or assent which is the special work of God in the Soul, differs from that which is but a mere natural actium. 1. In that it is more fixed, certain, and universal; cc av, av d n1 cc n1 r-crq vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, vvz p-acp d r-crq vbz p-acp dt j j n1. crd p-acp cst pn31 vbz av-dc vvn, j, cc j; (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 295
5039 and this must be so, for our assent is according to our light, we must first see, and this must be so, for our assent is according to our Light, we must First see, cc d vmb vbi av, p-acp po12 n1 vbz vvg p-acp po12 n1, pns12 vmb ord vvi, (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 295
5040 before we agree the truth of a proposition, now the light of the holy Spirit is without doubt the clearest and brightest light. before we agree the truth of a proposition, now the Light of the holy Spirit is without doubt the Clearest and Brightest Light. c-acp pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1, av dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vbz p-acp n1 dt js cc js n1. (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 295
5041 Our natural reason gives us but a dim light, as to matters of Faith. 2. In that it layeth a stronger obligation to practice. Our natural reason gives us but a dim Light, as to matters of Faith. 2. In that it Layeth a Stronger obligation to practice. po12 j n1 vvz pno12 p-acp dt j n1, c-acp p-acp n2 pp-f n1. crd p-acp cst pn31 vvz dt jc n1 p-acp n1. (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 295
5059 Hence living under the publication of the Gospel, and having heard of an eternal Life and Salvation, and this to be had through Christ, Hence living under the publication of the Gospel, and having herd of an Eternal Life and Salvation, and this to be had through christ, av vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vhg vvn pp-f dt j n1 cc n1, cc d pc-acp vbi vhn p-acp np1, (29) sermon (DIV2) 631 Page 296
5160 if thou hast no more to say, the Pharisee had as much. if thou hast no more to say, the Pharisee had as much. cs pns21 vh2 dx av-dc pc-acp vvi, dt np1 vhd c-acp av-d. (29) sermon (DIV2) 638 Page 302
5042 Reason will tell us, that the more firmly we believe the truth of Propositions, holding forth rewards and punishments relating to our practice, the stronger we shall find our obligation to practice in order to the obtaining such rewards, Reason will tell us, that the more firmly we believe the truth of Propositions, holding forth rewards and punishments relating to our practice, the Stronger we shall find our obligation to practice in order to the obtaining such rewards, n1 vmb vvi pno12, cst dt av-dc av-j pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f n2, vvg av vvz cc n2 vvg p-acp po12 n1, dt jc pns12 vmb vvi po12 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 p-acp dt vvg d n2, (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 295
5043 or avoiding such punishments. 3. In that it layeth an obligation to a more universal practice. or avoiding such punishments. 3. In that it Layeth an obligation to a more universal practice. cc vvg d n2. crd p-acp cst pn31 vvz dt n1 p-acp dt av-dc j n1. (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 295
5044 The obligation to practice riseth no higher than the assent, so as if there be any duty to which we do not agree, our assent obligeth to no practice of that. The obligation to practice Riseth no higher than the assent, so as if there be any duty to which we do not agree, our assent obliges to no practice of that. dt n1 p-acp n1 vvz dx jc cs dt n1, av c-acp cs pc-acp vbb d n1 p-acp r-crq pns12 vdb xx vvi, po12 n1 vvz p-acp dx n1 pp-f d. (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 295
5045 Now the holy Spirit persuades us of the truth of the whole revelation, and that in the fullest and truest sense. Now the holy Spirit persuades us of the truth of the Whole Revelation, and that in the Fullest and Truest sense. av dt j n1 vvz pno12 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, cc cst p-acp dt js cc js n1. (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 295
5046 Hence it is that the true believer is more warm and universal in his obedience, Hence it is that the true believer is more warm and universal in his Obedience, av pn31 vbz d dt j n1 vbz av-dc j cc j p-acp po31 n1, (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 295
5047 than it is possible another should be, because his assent unto the truth, is from a quite differing light, than it is possible Another should be, Because his assent unto the truth, is from a quite differing Light, cs pn31 vbz j n-jn vmd vbi, c-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, vbz p-acp dt av vvg n1, (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 295
5048 and a quite differing work of God, the assent of the former proceeding but from a common work of God in nature, the latter from a work of special grace by the Spirit of God upon the Soul. I will not much contend with those who will have true Faith to be a practical Assent to the Proposition of the Gospel, if they by Assent mean a firm and steady Assent; and a quite differing work of God, the assent of the former proceeding but from a Common work of God in nature, the latter from a work of special grace by the Spirit of God upon the Soul. I will not much contend with those who will have true Faith to be a practical Assent to the Proposition of the Gospel, if they by Assent mean a firm and steady Assent; cc dt av vvg n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f dt j n-vvg p-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1, dt d p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pns11 vmb xx d vvi p-acp d r-crq vmb vhi j n1 pc-acp vbi dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cs pns32 p-acp vvi vvb dt j cc j vvi; (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 296
5049 and by practical, such an Assent as obligeth strongly to an universal practice of whatsoever is revealed as our Duty. 1. Because I know a reliance upon Christ for eternal Salvation, must be the effect of such an Assent. and by practical, such an Assent as obliges strongly to an universal practice of whatsoever is revealed as our Duty. 1. Because I know a reliance upon christ for Eternal Salvation, must be the Effect of such an Assent. cc p-acp j, d dt vvi c-acp vvz av-j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f r-crq vbz vvn p-acp po12 n1. crd p-acp pns11 vvb dt n1 p-acp np1 p-acp j n1, vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f d dt n1. (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 296
5050 2. Because I know there can be no reliance on Christ without such a praevious Assent to the Proposition of the Gospel. 2. Because I know there can be no reliance on christ without such a previous Assent to the Proposition of the Gospel. crd p-acp pns11 vvb a-acp vmb vbi dx n1 p-acp np1 p-acp d dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 296
5051 3. Because I know there can be no such thing without the mighty Power of God upon the Soul. So that in this sense the Soul must be drawn by the Father, before it come to Christ. 3. Because I know there can be no such thing without the mighty Power of God upon the Soul. So that in this sense the Soul must be drawn by the Father, before it come to christ. crd p-acp pns11 vvb a-acp vmb vbi dx d n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 av cst p-acp d n1 dt n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, p-acp pn31 vvb p-acp np1. (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 296
5052 Only let none deceive themselves, (as to this point of true Believing) by fancying such an Assent to the Doctrine of the Gospel, true Faith, wherein God hath no further concern, Only let none deceive themselves, (as to this point of true Believing) by fancying such an Assent to the Doctrine of the Gospel, true Faith, wherein God hath no further concern, j vvb pix vvi px32, (c-acp p-acp d n1 pp-f j vvg) p-acp vvg d dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, j n1, c-crq np1 vhz dx jc vvi, (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 296
5053 than as he influenceth acts of Humane Nature flowing from that order of operations which he hath set in all rational Souls. than as he influenceth acts of Humane Nature flowing from that order of operations which he hath Set in all rational Souls. cs c-acp pns31 vvz n2 pp-f j n1 vvg p-acp d n1 pp-f n2 r-crq pns31 vhz vvn p-acp d j n2. (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 296
5054 True Faith must be more than this. True Faith must be more than this. j n1 vmb vbi av-dc cs d. (29) sermon (DIV2) 630 Page 296
5055 2. As to Faith men are also prone to cheat themselves by calling their Natural presumption Faith; we say Faith lies in a resting, and reliance on Christ. Now many will tell us they rest and rely on Christ, 2. As to Faith men Are also prove to cheat themselves by calling their Natural presumption Faith; we say Faith lies in a resting, and reliance on christ. Now many will tell us they rest and rely on christ, crd p-acp p-acp n1 n2 vbr av j pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp vvg po32 j n1 n1; pns12 vvb n1 vvz p-acp dt vvg, cc n1 p-acp np1. av d vmb vvi pno12 pns32 vvi cc vvi p-acp np1, (29) sermon (DIV2) 631 Page 296
5056 and yet it is no difficulty to evince they do but presume and not believe. and yet it is no difficulty to evince they do but presume and not believe. cc av pn31 vbz dx n1 pc-acp vvi pns32 vdb p-acp vvi cc xx vvi. (29) sermon (DIV2) 631 Page 296
5057 Resting and relying on Christ for Salvation, must be the Father's drawing. Natural presumptions are meerly from our selves. Resting and relying on christ for Salvation, must be the Father's drawing. Natural presumptions Are merely from our selves. j-vvg cc vvg p-acp np1 p-acp n1, vmb vbi dt n1|vbz vvg. j n2 vbr av-j p-acp po12 n2. (29) sermon (DIV2) 631 Page 296
5060 and by resting on him, many naturally cry, they rest on Christ, and trust in him, and him alone. and by resting on him, many naturally cry, they rest on christ, and trust in him, and him alone. cc p-acp vvg p-acp pno31, d av-j vvb, pns32 vvb p-acp np1, cc vvi p-acp pno31, cc pno31 av-j. (29) sermon (DIV2) 631 Page 296
5061 And our Saviour lets us know, that men may die with such confidences, Matth. 7. 22, 23. Now there is a resting and reliance on Christ, which is the Operation of God, yea and the mighty work of God upon the Soul, And our Saviour lets us know, that men may die with such confidences, Matthew 7. 22, 23. Now there is a resting and reliance on christ, which is the Operation of God, yea and the mighty work of God upon the Soul, cc po12 n1 vvb|pno12 pno12 vvi, cst n2 vmb vvi p-acp d n2, np1 crd crd, crd av a-acp vbz dt j-vvg cc n1 p-acp np1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, uh cc dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, (29) sermon (DIV2) 631 Page 296
5062 and this many a poor Soul finds that lives months, and years, under the Spirit of bondage, and this many a poor Soul finds that lives months, and Years, under the Spirit of bondage, cc d d dt j n1 vvz cst vvz n2, cc n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (29) sermon (DIV2) 631 Page 296
5063 before it can rest on Christ, and quietly commit it self unto him; before it can rest on christ, and quietly commit it self unto him; c-acp pn31 vmb vvi p-acp np1, cc av-jn vvi pn31 n1 p-acp pno31; (29) sermon (DIV2) 631 Page 296
5064 and there is a resting, which is no more than a natural hope, or confidence, arising either from the Souls natural desire of good to it self, and there is a resting, which is no more than a natural hope, or confidence, arising either from the Souls natural desire of good to it self, cc pc-acp vbz dt j-vvg, r-crq vbz av-dx av-dc cs dt j n1, cc n1, vvg d p-acp dt n2 j n1 pp-f j p-acp pn31 n1, (29) sermon (DIV2) 631 Page 296
5065 or from its ignorance of the true grounds of a true resting and reliance: or from its ignorance of the true grounds of a true resting and reliance: cc p-acp po31 n1 pp-f dt j n2 pp-f dt j n-vvg cc n1: (29) sermon (DIV2) 631 Page 296
5066 And indeed by this may these two be distinguished and known asunder, That resting and reliance upon Christ for any spiritual and eternal blessing, which is the Operation of God, is alwa•es bottomed on a Promise, And indeed by this may these two be distinguished and known asunder, That resting and reliance upon christ for any spiritual and Eternal blessing, which is the Operation of God, is alwa•es bottomed on a Promise, cc av p-acp d vmb d crd vbb vvn cc vvn av, cst vvg cc n1 p-acp np1 p-acp d j cc j n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, vbz av j p-acp dt n1, (29) sermon (DIV2) 631 Page 296
5067 and testified by a life suitable to the condition upon which that Promise is made. and testified by a life suitable to the condition upon which that Promise is made. cc vvd p-acp dt n1 j p-acp dt n1 p-acp r-crq d vvb vbz vvn. (29) sermon (DIV2) 631 Page 296
5068 These two things are alwaies in it. 1. I say first it is founded upon a Promise; These two things Are always in it. 1. I say First it is founded upon a Promise; d crd n2 vbr av p-acp pn31. crd pns11 vvb ord pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1; (29) sermon (DIV2) 631 Page 297
5069 for all Grace, and Eternal Life being the gift of God, it is as vain a thing for any to be confident they shall have it, without God's revelation of his Will as to it with reference to them; for all Grace, and Eternal Life being the gift of God, it is as vain a thing for any to be confident they shall have it, without God's Revelation of his Will as to it with Referente to them; p-acp d n1, cc j n1 vbg dt n1 pp-f np1, pn31 vbz a-acp j dt n1 p-acp d pc-acp vbi j pns32 vmb vhi pn31, p-acp npg1 n1 pp-f po31 n1 c-acp p-acp pn31 p-acp n1 p-acp pno32; (29) sermon (DIV2) 631 Page 297
5070 as it is for any man to pretend a confidence, and trust in another for the making him rich with a great part of his Estate, as it is for any man to pretend a confidence, and trust in Another for the making him rich with a great part of his Estate, c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc vvi p-acp j-jn c-acp dt vvg pno31 j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1, (29) sermon (DIV2) 631 Page 297
5071 when that other never so declared his mind to him, or any one else. when that other never so declared his mind to him, or any one Else. c-crq cst n-jn av-x av vvd po31 n1 p-acp pno31, cc d crd av. (29) sermon (DIV2) 631 Page 297
5072 And 2. The Promises being not made to persons by name, but to persons that do thus & thus, it is altogether as unreasonable for any to pretend a rest and confidence in Christ, And 2. The Promises being not made to Persons by name, but to Persons that do thus & thus, it is altogether as unreasonable for any to pretend a rest and confidence in christ, cc crd dt vvz vbg xx vvn p-acp n2 p-acp n1, cc-acp p-acp n2 cst vdb av cc av, pn31 vbz av p-acp j c-acp d pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 p-acp np1, (29) sermon (DIV2) 631 Page 297
5073 for the collation of those spiritual blessings, as it had been for any Commanders in the Jewish Army, having heard Saul 's declaration of his Will, That whosoever killeth Goliah, should have his Daughter to Wife, should have promised himself Saul 's Daughter without incountring the Philistine. for the collation of those spiritual blessings, as it had been for any Commanders in the Jewish Army, having herd Saul is declaration of his Will, That whosoever kills Goliath, should have his Daughter to Wife, should have promised himself Saul is Daughter without encountering the Philistine. p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n2, c-acp pn31 vhd vbn p-acp d n2 p-acp dt jp n1, vhg vvn np1 vbz n1 pp-f po31 n1, cst r-crq vvz np1, vmd vhi po31 n1 p-acp n1, vmd vhi vvn px31 np1 vbz n1 p-acp vvg dt njp. (29) sermon (DIV2) 631 Page 297
5074 Now this resting and relying on Christ, (which is the only true reliance) is so difficult by reason of our former sins, Now this resting and relying on christ, (which is the only true reliance) is so difficult by reason of our former Sins, av d vvg cc vvg p-acp np1, (r-crq vbz dt j j n1) vbz av j p-acp n1 pp-f po12 j n2, (29) sermon (DIV2) 631 Page 297
5088 but if any thinks this is holiness, he is wonderfully mistaken, for it is essentially necessary to an act of holiness, that it should be done from a Principle of Faith, the Soul being fully persuaded, that it is the Will of God, and in Obedience to his Will, eying his command in our action. but if any thinks this is holiness, he is wonderfully mistaken, for it is essentially necessary to an act of holiness, that it should be done from a Principle of Faith, the Soul being Fully persuaded, that it is the Will of God, and in obedience to his Will, Eyeing his command in our actium. cc-acp cs d vvz d vbz n1, pns31 vbz av-j vvn, c-acp pn31 vbz av-j j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cst pn31 vmd vbi vdn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 vbg av-j vvn, cst pn31 vbz dt vmb pp-f np1, cc p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1, vvg po31 n1 p-acp po12 n1. (29) sermon (DIV2) 635 Page 298
5075 and daily infirmities of humane nature, and the lapses and backslidings we are guilty of, that no man thus comes to Christ until he be drawn. Thus far I have shewed you how far this discourse may be useful to guide us in our enquiry whether we be drawn and come to Christ yea, or no, directing you to distinguish true Faith, both from a faint and languid assent, and from a natural presumption of our good Estate with reference to Eternity. and daily infirmities of humane nature, and the lapses and backslidings we Are guilty of, that no man thus comes to christ until he be drawn. Thus Far I have showed you how Far this discourse may be useful to guide us in our enquiry whither we be drawn and come to christ yea, or no, directing you to distinguish true Faith, both from a faint and languid assent, and from a natural presumption of our good Estate with Referente to Eternity. cc j n2 pp-f j n1, cc dt n2 cc n2 pns12 vbr j pp-f, cst dx n1 av vvz p-acp np1 c-acp pns31 vbb vvn. av av-j pns11 vhb vvn pn22 c-crq av-j d n1 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp po12 n1 cs pns12 vbb vvn cc vvn p-acp np1 uh, cc uh-dx, vvg pn22 pc-acp vvi j n1, av-d p-acp dt j cc j-jn n1, cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po12 j n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1. (29) sermon (DIV2) 631 Page 297
5076 2. But it may be further useful also to try your holiness. That also must be the effect of Drawing Grace. There are two usual mistakes about holiness. 2. But it may be further useful also to try your holiness. That also must be the Effect of Drawing Grace. There Are two usual mistakes about holiness. crd p-acp pn31 vmb vbi jc j av pc-acp vvi po22 n1. cst av vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f vvg n1. pc-acp vbr crd j n2 p-acp n1. (29) sermon (DIV2) 632 Page 297
5077 1. The first is when what we usually call Moral Virtue is called holiness. 2. When we mistake it for a formal running a round of Religious Duties. 1. The First is when what we usually call Moral Virtue is called holiness. 2. When we mistake it for a formal running a round of Religious Duties. crd dt ord vbz c-crq q-crq pns12 av-j vvb j n1 vbz vvn n1. crd c-crq pns12 vvb pn31 p-acp dt j vvg dt av-j pp-f j n2. (29) sermon (DIV2) 633 Page 297
5078 I say first, When we mistake holiness, for what we usually call Moral Virtue, or Moral Righteousness. I say First, When we mistake holiness, for what we usually call Moral Virtue, or Moral Righteousness. pns11 vvb ord, c-crq pns12 vvb n1, p-acp r-crq pns12 av-j vvb j n1, cc j n1. (29) sermon (DIV2) 635 Page 297
5079 I put in those words [ we usually call ] because I perceive some modern Writers (possibly because pinched with their Arguments, who have contended for something else besides Moral Virtue to be necessary tó salvation) have extended the notion of Moral Virtue far beyond what Aristotle and the rest of the Philosophers learnt us to understand by that name; I put in those words [ we usually call ] Because I perceive Some modern Writers (possibly Because pinched with their Arguments, who have contended for something Else beside Moral Virtue to be necessary to salvation) have extended the notion of Moral Virtue Far beyond what Aristotle and the rest of the Philosophers learned us to understand by that name; pns11 vvd p-acp d n2 [ pns12 av-j vvb ] c-acp pns11 vvb d j n2 (av-j c-acp vvn p-acp po32 n2, r-crq vhb vvn p-acp pi av a-acp j n1 pc-acp vbi j pc-acp n1) vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f j n1 av-j p-acp r-crq np1 cc dt n1 pp-f dt n2 vvd pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1; (29) sermon (DIV2) 635 Page 297
5080 and do not only bring Faith within the compass of it, but will pretend it to be necessary to it, that the action to be done should be performed from a Principle of Faith, and Love, and Obedience, and directed to the Glory of God as their end. and do not only bring Faith within the compass of it, but will pretend it to be necessary to it, that the actium to be done should be performed from a Principle of Faith, and Love, and obedience, and directed to the Glory of God as their end. cc vdb xx av-j vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, cc-acp vmb vvi pn31 pc-acp vbi j p-acp pn31, cst dt n1 pc-acp vbi vdn vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vvb, cc n1, cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po32 n1. (29) sermon (DIV2) 635 Page 297
5081 These acts and actings our Fore-fathers were wont to call Grace; but to let us know that those in our days who have inlarged the acts of Morality, mean no more, These acts and actings our Forefathers were wont to call Grace; but to let us know that those in our days who have enlarged the acts of Morality, mean no more, np1 vvz cc vvz po12 n2 vbdr j pc-acp vvi n1; p-acp pc-acp vvi pno12 vvi cst d p-acp po12 n2 r-crq vhb vvn dt n2 pp-f n1, vvb av-dx av-dc, (29) sermon (DIV2) 635 Page 298
5082 than what men may do, by nature, having no more than the motives of the Gospel, than what men may do, by nature, having no more than the motives of the Gospel, cs r-crq n2 vmb vdi, p-acp n1, vhg dx dc cs dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (29) sermon (DIV2) 635 Page 298
5083 and the assistances of the Spirit, common to all to whom the Gospel is Preached, and the assistances of the Spirit, Common to all to whom the Gospel is Preached, cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1, j p-acp d p-acp ro-crq dt n1 vbz vvn, (29) sermon (DIV2) 635 Page 298
5084 therefore they well call these things Moral Virtues. As to Moral Virtue in the latter notion of it, it cannot be mistaken for holiness, for it is so. Therefore they well call these things Moral Virtues. As to Moral Virtue in the latter notion of it, it cannot be mistaken for holiness, for it is so. av pns32 av vvb d n2 j n2. c-acp p-acp j n1 p-acp dt d n1 pp-f pn31, pn31 vmbx vbi vvn p-acp n1, c-acp pn31 vbz av. (29) sermon (DIV2) 635 Page 298
5085 It is in the antientest, and most proper notion of it, that I am speaking to it. It is in the Ancientest, and most proper notion of it, that I am speaking to it. pn31 vbz p-acp dt js, cc av-ds j n1 pp-f pn31, cst pns11 vbm vvg p-acp pn31. (29) sermon (DIV2) 635 Page 298
5086 So Chastity, Sobriety, Temperance, Liberality, Justice, are moral habits, and the acts of them are acts of Moral Virtue and Righteousness; So Chastity, Sobriety, Temperance, Liberality, justice, Are moral habits, and the acts of them Are acts of Moral Virtue and Righteousness; np1 n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, vbr j n2, cc dt n2 pp-f pno32 vbr n2 pp-f j n1 cc n1; (29) sermon (DIV2) 635 Page 298
5087 whether he that doth them doth them out of any Principle of Faith, or Love, or Obedience, or with any respect to the Glory of God, yea or no; whither he that does them does them out of any Principle of Faith, or Love, or obedience, or with any respect to the Glory of God, yea or no; cs pns31 cst vdz pno32 vdz pno32 av pp-f d n1 pp-f n1, cc vvb, cc n1, cc p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, uh cc uh-dx; (29) sermon (DIV2) 635 Page 298
5089 And 3. Proposing to our selves the Honour and Glory of God for our end. And 3. Proposing to our selves the Honour and Glory of God for our end. cc crd vvg p-acp po12 n2 dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po12 n1. (29) sermon (DIV2) 635 Page 298
5090 So that though the same acts be done, yet if they be done from other Principles, So that though the same acts be done, yet if they be done from other Principles, av cst cs dt d n2 vbb vdn, av cs pns32 vbb vdn p-acp j-jn n2, (29) sermon (DIV2) 635 Page 298
5093 Besides, there are many actions which are our duties, in obedience to the Will of God, the reasonableness of which is not to be concluded (nor ever was concluded by the men of reason amongst the Heathens) from any other Principle than this, That it is the highest reason that we should do what God commands us. Beside, there Are many actions which Are our duties, in Obedience to the Will of God, the reasonableness of which is not to be concluded (nor ever was concluded by the men of reason among the heathens) from any other Principle than this, That it is the highest reason that we should do what God commands us. p-acp, pc-acp vbr d n2 r-crq vbr po12 n2, p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f r-crq vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn (ccx av vbds vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n2-jn) p-acp d j-jn n1 cs d, cst pn31 vbz dt js n1 cst pns12 vmd vdi r-crq np1 vvz pno12. (29) sermon (DIV2) 635 Page 298
5094 So that to reduce our duty as Christians, to the Precepts of what we have used to call Moral Virtue, is partly to secure our selves from a great part of our duty, by that Art, So that to reduce our duty as Christians, to the Precepts of what we have used to call Moral Virtue, is partly to secure our selves from a great part of our duty, by that Art, av cst pc-acp vvi po12 n1 p-acp np1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f r-crq pns12 vhb vvn pc-acp vvi j n1, vbz av pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1, p-acp d n1, (29) sermon (DIV2) 635 Page 298
5095 and partly to do what we do out of such Principles as God will never more thank us for, and partly to do what we do out of such Principles as God will never more thank us for, cc av pc-acp vdi r-crq pns12 vdb av pp-f d n2 p-acp np1 vmb av-x av-dc vvi pno12 p-acp, (29) sermon (DIV2) 635 Page 298
5096 than we will do our Servants, for doing what we would have them do, but they do out of respect to themselves, without any regard to the pleasing of, or obeying us. than we will do our Servants, for doing what we would have them doe, but they do out of respect to themselves, without any regard to the pleasing of, or obeying us. cs pns12 vmb vdi po12 n2, p-acp vdg q-crq pns12 vmd vhi pno32 n1, cc-acp pns32 vdb av pp-f n1 p-acp px32, p-acp d n1 p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f, cc vvg pno12. (29) sermon (DIV2) 635 Page 298
5097 Now, though it be true, that acts of Moral Virtue (that is conformable to natural reason) may be performed by men without any special influence of the Holy Spirit: Now, though it be true, that acts of Moral Virtue (that is conformable to natural reason) may be performed by men without any special influence of the Holy Spirit: av, cs pn31 vbb j, cst n2 pp-f j n1 (cst vbz j p-acp j n1) vmb vbi vvn p-acp n2 p-acp d j n1 pp-f dt j n1: (29) sermon (DIV2) 635 Page 298
5098 Yet without such a Drawing Influence the Soul will neither do those acts, from any true Principle, or to any right end: Nor yet do many things which are required of us (under the notion of holiness) in order to eternal life. Yet without such a Drawing Influence the Soul will neither do those acts, from any true Principle, or to any right end: Nor yet do many things which Are required of us (under the notion of holiness) in order to Eternal life. av p-acp d dt vvg n1 dt n1 vmb av-dx vdb d n2, p-acp d j n1, cc p-acp d j-jn n1: ccx av vdb d n2 r-crq vbr vvn pp-f pno12 (p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1) p-acp n1 p-acp j n1. (29) sermon (DIV2) 635 Page 298
5099 Besides, the holiness required of us is in all our conversation, 2 Pet. 3. 11. Now it is observed of the greatest Moralists, that they failed here, Beside, the holiness required of us is in all our Conversation, 2 Pet. 3. 11. Now it is observed of the greatest Moralists, that they failed Here, p-acp, dt n1 vvn pp-f pno12 vbz p-acp d po12 n1, crd np1 crd crd av pn31 vbz vvn pp-f dt js n2, cst pns32 vvd av, (29) sermon (DIV2) 635 Page 298
5100 and indulged themselves in some things of immorality, yet went for morally virtuous men, if they excelled in Justice, though they failed in Temperance, Sobriety, and Chastity, &c. And indeed herein is the drawing of Divine Grace with respect to holiness seen, and indulged themselves in Some things of immorality, yet went for morally virtuous men, if they excelled in justice, though they failed in Temperance, Sobriety, and Chastity, etc. And indeed herein is the drawing of Divine Grace with respect to holiness seen, cc vvn px32 p-acp d n2 pp-f n1, av vvd p-acp av-j j n2, cs pns32 vvd p-acp n1, c-acp pns32 vvd p-acp n1, n1, cc n1, av cc av av vbz dt vvg pp-f j-jn n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1 vvn, (29) sermon (DIV2) 635 Page 299
5101 and from hence to be judged. If the Soul finds it self under a constant obligation to whatsoever God hath commanded, and from hence to be judged. If the Soul finds it self under a constant obligation to whatsoever God hath commanded, cc p-acp av pc-acp vbi vvn. cs dt n1 vvz pn31 n1 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp r-crq np1 vhz vvn, (29) sermon (DIV2) 635 Page 299
5102 and that because God hath commanded it, and that it might please him, and do what is acceptable in his sight. and that Because God hath commanded it, and that it might please him, and do what is acceptable in his sighed. cc d c-acp np1 vhz vvn pn31, cc cst pn31 vmd vvi pno31, cc vdb r-crq vbz j p-acp po31 n1. (29) sermon (DIV2) 635 Page 299
5103 This no Soul doth from a meer natural power; This no Soul does from a mere natural power; d dx n1 vdz p-acp dt j j n1; (29) sermon (DIV2) 635 Page 299
5104 and though the renewed Soul be made willing, yet to keep on in this course it stands in need of the daily excitings and quickenings, and though the renewed Soul be made willing, yet to keep on in this course it Stands in need of the daily excitings and quickenings, cc cs dt j-vvn n1 vbi vvn j, av pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp d n1 pn31 vvz p-acp n1 pp-f dt j n2-vvg cc n2-vvg, (29) sermon (DIV2) 635 Page 299
5105 and assistances of the Holy Spirit. and assistances of the Holy Spirit. cc n2 pp-f dt j n1. (29) sermon (DIV2) 635 Page 299
5106 2. A second mistake which men may be deceived by, as to Holiness, is when they take a formal performance of Religious duties to be it. 2. A second mistake which men may be deceived by, as to Holiness, is when they take a formal performance of Religious duties to be it. crd dt ord n1 r-crq n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp, c-acp p-acp n1, vbz c-crq pns32 vvb dt j n1 pp-f j n2 pc-acp vbi pn31. (29) sermon (DIV2) 636 Page 299
5107 Holiness lieth in Godliness, and Righteousness. And as men may mistake Righteousness towards men for Holiness, so they may as easily mistake a Form of Godliness, which may consist (as the Apostle teacheth us) with a denial of the Power of it to be Holiness. Holiness lies in Godliness, and Righteousness. And as men may mistake Righteousness towards men for Holiness, so they may as Easily mistake a From of Godliness, which may consist (as the Apostle Teaches us) with a denial of the Power of it to be Holiness. n1 vvz p-acp n1, cc n1. cc p-acp n2 vmb vvi n1 p-acp n2 p-acp n1, av pns32 vmb c-acp av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vmb vvi (c-acp dt n1 vvz pno12) p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f pn31 pc-acp vbi n1. (29) sermon (DIV2) 636 Page 299
5108 Godliness in the sense I am speaking to it, signifieth the performance of those acts of homage and worship, which God hath required of us to his more immediate Service and Glory. Godliness in the sense I am speaking to it, signifies the performance of those acts of homage and worship, which God hath required of us to his more immediate Service and Glory. n1 p-acp dt n1 pns11 vbm vvg p-acp pn31, vvz dt n1 pp-f d n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, r-crq np1 vhz vvn pp-f pno12 p-acp po31 av-dc j n1 cc n1. (29) sermon (DIV2) 636 Page 299
5109 This lieth in the performance of some external actions of God immediately, according to the prescription of his Divine Will, which respecting the manner, This lies in the performance of Some external actions of God immediately, according to the prescription of his Divine Will, which respecting the manner, np1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n2 pp-f np1 av-j, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j-jn n1, r-crq vvg dt n1, (29) sermon (DIV2) 636 Page 299
5110 as well as the matter, all such actions as are meer bodily labour, are indeed no Godliness, but meer formal performances, as well as the matter, all such actions as Are mere bodily labour, Are indeed no Godliness, but mere formal performances, c-acp av c-acp dt n1, d d n2 c-acp vbr j j n1, vbr av dx n1, p-acp j j n2, (29) sermon (DIV2) 636 Page 299
5111 and things so short of obedience to the Commands of God, that God in Scripture is said not to require them, that is, not them alone, and things so short of Obedience to the Commands of God, that God in Scripture is said not to require them, that is, not them alone, cc n2 av j pp-f n1 p-acp dt vvz pp-f np1, cst np1 p-acp n1 vbz vvn xx pc-acp vvi pno32, cst vbz, xx pno32 av-j, (29) sermon (DIV2) 636 Page 299
5112 or them performed in such a manner, as Isa. 1. 12. When you come to appear before me, who hath required this at your hands, to tread my Courts? Bring no more vain Oblations; or them performed in such a manner, as Isaiah 1. 12. When you come to appear before me, who hath required this At your hands, to tread my Courts? Bring no more vain Oblations; cc pno32 vvd p-acp d dt n1, c-acp np1 crd crd c-crq pn22 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp pno11, r-crq vhz vvn d p-acp po22 n2, pc-acp vvi po11 n2? vvb av-dx av-dc j n2; (29) sermon (DIV2) 636 Page 299
5113 Incense is an abomination unto me; Incense is an abomination unto me; n1 vbz dt n1 p-acp pno11; (29) sermon (DIV2) 636 Page 299
5114 the New Moons, and Sabbaths, the calling of Assemblies, I cannot away with, even the Solemn Meetings: the New Moons, and Sabbaths, the calling of Assemblies, I cannot away with, even the Solemn Meetings: dt j n2, cc n2, dt n-vvg pp-f n2, pns11 vmbx av p-acp, av dt j n2: (29) sermon (DIV2) 636 Page 299
5115 Your New Moons, and your appointed Feasts, my Soul hateth; they are a trouble to me. Your New Moons, and your appointed Feasts, my Soul hates; they Are a trouble to me. po22 j n2, cc po22 j-vvn n2, po11 n1 vvz; pns32 vbr dt n1 p-acp pno11. (29) sermon (DIV2) 636 Page 299
5116 God had appointed all these things; he had commanded they should tread his Courts, bring Oblations, offer Incense, keep New Moons, and Sabbaths; God had appointed all these things; he had commanded they should tread his Courts, bring Oblations, offer Incense, keep New Moons, and Sabbaths; np1 vhd vvn d d n2; pns31 vhd vvn pns32 vmd vvi po31 n2, vvb n2, vvb n1, vvb j n2, cc n2; (29) sermon (DIV2) 636 Page 299
5117 but all these things ought to have been done out of love to God, with a Faith in Christ, and with pure hearts; but all these things ought to have been done out of love to God, with a Faith in christ, and with pure hearts; cc-acp d d n2 vmd pc-acp vhi vbn vdn av pp-f n1 p-acp np1, p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1, cc p-acp j n2; (29) sermon (DIV2) 636 Page 299
5118 not being so performed, they were no Godliness, but meer abomination unto God. not being so performed, they were no Godliness, but mere abomination unto God. xx vbg av vvn, pns32 vbdr dx n1, cc-acp j n1 p-acp np1. (29) sermon (DIV2) 636 Page 299
5119 The case with us under the Gospel is the same, though our Acts of homage there prescribed be of another, more reasonable and spiritual nature. The case with us under the Gospel is the same, though our Acts of homage there prescribed be of Another, more reasonable and spiritual nature. dt n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 vbz dt d, cs po12 n2 pp-f n1 a-acp vvn vbb pp-f j-jn, av-dc j cc j n1. (29) sermon (DIV2) 636 Page 299
5120 God hath required of us to pray, to praise, to hear his Word, to partake of his Supper. He hath also prescribed us the manner in which we ought to do these acts; God hath required of us to pray, to praise, to hear his Word, to partake of his Supper. He hath also prescribed us the manner in which we ought to do these acts; np1 vhz vvn pp-f pno12 p-acp vvb, p-acp vvb, p-acp vvb po31 n1, p-acp vvb pp-f po31 n1. pns31 vhz av vvn pno12 dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns12 vmd p-acp vdb d n2; (29) sermon (DIV2) 636 Page 300
5121 in Faith, in Obedience, with the intention of our minds, attention of our thoughts, fervency of spirit. in Faith, in obedience, with the intention of our minds, attention of our thoughts, fervency of Spirit. p-acp n1, p-acp np1-n, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, n1 pp-f po12 n2, n1 pp-f n1. (29) sermon (DIV2) 636 Page 300
5122 Separate the more external acts from these, they are no better than formal performances, bodily exercises, neither acceptable to God, nor profitable to our selves: Separate the more external acts from these, they Are no better than formal performances, bodily exercises, neither acceptable to God, nor profitable to our selves: j dt av-dc j n2 p-acp d, pns32 vbr dx jc cs j n2, j n2, av-dx j p-acp np1, ccx j p-acp po12 n2: (29) sermon (DIV2) 636 Page 300
5123 If men will call these Godliness, or Holiness, it is a great mistake. If men will call these Godliness, or Holiness, it is a great mistake. cs n2 vmb vvi d n1, cc n1, pn31 vbz dt j n1. (29) sermon (DIV2) 636 Page 300
5124 The external acts are indeed such as men that live under the Gospel may be excited to perform, The external acts Are indeed such as men that live under the Gospel may be excited to perform, dt j n2 vbr av d c-acp n2 cst vvb p-acp dt n1 vmb vbi vvd pc-acp vvi, (29) sermon (DIV2) 636 Page 300
5125 and may perform without any special influence of Grace, by vertue of his natural powers and abilities, and may perform without any special influence of Grace, by virtue of his natural Powers and abilities, cc vmb vvi p-acp d j n1 pp-f n1, p-acp n1 pp-f po31 j n2 cc n2, (29) sermon (DIV2) 636 Page 300
5126 and the common Grace of God not denied to any: and the Common Grace of God not denied to any: cc dt j n1 pp-f np1 xx vvn p-acp d: (29) sermon (DIV2) 636 Page 300
5221 God never leaveth us wholly to our selves; he knows we cannot stand, or go without him; God never Leaveth us wholly to our selves; he knows we cannot stand, or go without him; np1 av-x vvz pno12 av-jn p-acp po12 n2; pns31 vvz po12 vmbx vvi, cc vvi p-acp pno31; (29) sermon (DIV2) 644 Page 304
5127 But when they are done, without due affections, and principles, and inward motions of the heart correspondent to the nature of the actions, according to the revelation of the Divine Will, they are no Holiness, but Hypocrisie; But when they Are done, without due affections, and principles, and inward motions of the heart correspondent to the nature of the actions, according to the Revelation of the Divine Will, they Are no Holiness, but Hypocrisy; cc-acp c-crq pns32 vbr vdn, p-acp j-jn n2, cc n2, cc j n2 pp-f dt n1 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, pns32 vbr dx n1, cc-acp n1; (29) sermon (DIV2) 636 Page 300
5128 and thus they cannot be performed without the assistance and influence of special Grace. and thus they cannot be performed without the assistance and influence of special Grace. cc av pns32 vmbx vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j n1. (29) sermon (DIV2) 636 Page 300
5129 Thus from this notion of the necessity of Christ's drawing both with reference to our first coming to Christ for life, and further following him, walking with him, and running after him. Thus from this notion of the necessity of Christ's drawing both with Referente to our First coming to christ for life, and further following him, walking with him, and running After him. av p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f npg1 vvg d p-acp n1 p-acp po12 ord vvg p-acp np1 p-acp n1, cc jc vvg pno31, vvg p-acp pno31, cc vvg p-acp pno31. (29) sermon (DIV2) 636 Page 300
5130 Christians may be able to judge both concerning the Truth of their Faith, and also of their Holiness. If either be true, they must be the effect of Divine special Grace, and more than any can do from the powers of Nature, Christians may be able to judge both Concerning the Truth of their Faith, and also of their Holiness. If either be true, they must be the Effect of Divine special Grace, and more than any can do from the Powers of Nature, np1 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi d vvg dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, cc av pp-f po32 n1. cs d vbb j, pns32 vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f j-jn j n1, cc av-dc cs d vmb vdi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, (29) sermon (DIV2) 636 Page 300
5131 even the best educated Nature, not renewed, changed and influenced by special and distinguishing grace. even the best educated Nature, not renewed, changed and influenced by special and distinguishing grace. av dt js vvn n1, xx vvn, vvn cc vvn p-acp j cc j-vvg n1. (29) sermon (DIV2) 636 Page 300
5132 I am fully of their mind who think that those Souls, who are no further changed and reformed, I am Fully of their mind who think that those Souls, who Are no further changed and reformed, pns11 vbm av-j pp-f po32 n1 r-crq vvb cst d n2, r-crq vbr dx jc vvd cc vvn, (29) sermon (DIV2) 636 Page 300
5133 or converted, than might be from the power of Nature rationally improving Moral Principles, and Gospel Motives and Arguments, cannot be saved: or converted, than might be from the power of Nature rationally improving Moral Principles, and Gospel Motives and Arguments, cannot be saved: cc vvn, cs vmd vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 av-j vvg j n2, cc n1 n2 cc n2, vmbx vbi vvn: (29) sermon (DIV2) 636 Page 300
5134 But yet I am so charitable, as to think that many may be saved who think they have no other conversion than this; the workings of the Spirit of God upon our Souls are so indiscernable and internal, that we may possibly mistake them for the workings of meerly our own powers and faculties, under the advantages of the Gospel; But yet I am so charitable, as to think that many may be saved who think they have no other conversion than this; the workings of the Spirit of God upon our Souls Are so indiscernible and internal, that we may possibly mistake them for the workings of merely our own Powers and faculties, under the advantages of the Gospel; cc-acp av pns11 vbm av j, c-acp pc-acp vvi cst d vmb vbi vvn r-crq vvb pns32 vhb dx j-jn n1 cs d; dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po12 n2 vbr av j cc j, cst pns12 vmb av-j vvi pno32 p-acp dt n2 pp-f av-j po12 d n2 cc n2, p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1; (29) sermon (DIV2) 636 Page 300
5135 but they must be more than such, or else (as I have before said) man is the first Author of all spiritual good, both with respect to action and fruition, to himself, but they must be more than such, or Else (as I have before said) man is the First Author of all spiritual good, both with respect to actium and fruition, to himself, cc-acp pns32 vmb vbi av-dc cs d, cc av (c-acp pns11 vhb a-acp vvn) n1 vbz dt ord n1 pp-f d j j, d p-acp n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp px31, (29) sermon (DIV2) 636 Page 300
5136 and clearly his own Saviour, and must make himself to differ from another, and that by the highest, and clearly his own Saviour, and must make himself to differ from Another, and that by the highest, cc av-j po31 d n1, cc vmb vvi px31 pc-acp vvi p-acp j-jn, cc cst p-acp dt js, (29) sermon (DIV2) 636 Page 300
5137 and most spiritual difference, and one man's Soul must have different and inequal vertues from the Soul of his Brother, whose Soul is of the same species, and hath the same faculties. and most spiritual difference, and one Man's Soul must have different and inequal Virtues from the Soul of his Brother, whose Soul is of the same species, and hath the same faculties. cc av-ds j n1, cc crd ng1 n1 vmb vhi j cc j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, rg-crq n1 vbz pp-f dt d n2, cc vhz dt d n2. (29) sermon (DIV2) 636 Page 300
5138 But I have dwelt long enough upon this branch of Application. But I have dwelled long enough upon this branch of Application. p-acp pns11 vhb vvn av-j av-d p-acp d n1 pp-f n1. (29) sermon (DIV2) 636 Page 300
5139 Let every one now by this Examine himself, whether the Faith that he thinks he hath, be a meer Assent to the Proposition of the Gospel, upon the Evidence of it he hath had from the Church, Let every one now by this Examine himself, whither the Faith that he thinks he hath, be a mere Assent to the Proposition of the Gospel, upon the Evidence of it he hath had from the Church, vvb d crd av p-acp d vvb px31, cs dt n1 cst pns31 vvz pns31 vhz, vbb dt j vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31 pns31 vhz vhn p-acp dt n1, (29) sermon (DIV2) 637 Page 300
5140 or from men, or a meer languid incertain Assent, from probable Arguments of Reason, or a meer presumption bottomed upon no Promise. or from men, or a mere languid incertain Assent, from probable Arguments of Reason, or a mere presumption bottomed upon no Promise. cc p-acp n2, cc dt j j-jn j n1, p-acp j n2 pp-f n1, cc dt j n1 j p-acp dx n1. (29) sermon (DIV2) 637 Page 301
5141 Or, whether it be a firm and fixed Assent to the Truths of the Gospel understood by him, conjoyned with a reliance upon the Person of the Mediator, clearly revealed in the Gospel, Or, whither it be a firm and fixed Assent to the Truths of the Gospel understood by him, conjoined with a reliance upon the Person of the Mediator, clearly revealed in the Gospel, cc, cs pn31 vbb dt j cc j-vvn n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vvd p-acp pno31, vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, av-j vvn p-acp dt n1, (29) sermon (DIV2) 637 Page 301
5142 as the only Saviour of Man, and producing an endeavour in all things to live up to the condition of the Promise? Whether the Holiness which he thinketh his Soul hath arrived at, lieth in a meer Moral Righteousness, a forbearance of gross and scandalous courses of sin, as the only Saviour of Man, and producing an endeavour in all things to live up to the condition of the Promise? Whither the Holiness which he Thinketh his Soul hath arrived At, lies in a mere Moral Righteousness, a forbearance of gross and scandalous courses of since, c-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, cc vvg dt n1 p-acp d n2 pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1? cs dt n1 r-crq pns31 vvz po31 n1 vhz vvn p-acp, vvz p-acp dt j j n1, dt n1 pp-f j cc j n2 pp-f n1, (29) sermon (DIV2) 637 Page 301
5143 and a doing such acts of Justice and Charity, as a man may do from the meer improvement and conduct of reason, and a doing such acts of justice and Charity, as a man may do from the mere improvement and conduct of reason, cc av vdg d n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, c-acp dt n1 vmb vdi p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, (29) sermon (DIV2) 637 Page 301
5144 and a meer Formality of Godliness, a performance of such acts of homage, as God hath prescribed, without respect to the manner in which God hath willed them to be performed. and a mere Formality of Godliness, a performance of such acts of homage, as God hath prescribed, without respect to the manner in which God hath willed them to be performed. cc dt j n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f d n2 pp-f n1, c-acp np1 vhz vvn, p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp r-crq np1 vhz vvn pno32 pc-acp vbi vvn. (29) sermon (DIV2) 637 Page 301
5145 If your pretended Faith and Holiness be no more, trust not to them as Evidences that you are come to Christ; all this may be without any thing of this drawing; If your pretended Faith and Holiness be no more, trust not to them as Evidences that you Are come to christ; all this may be without any thing of this drawing; cs po22 j-vvn n1 cc n1 vbb dx av-dc, vvb xx p-acp pno32 c-acp n2 cst pn22 vbr vvn p-acp np1; d d vmb vbi p-acp d n1 pp-f d vvg; (29) sermon (DIV2) 638 Page 301
5146 your Faith is no more than that mentioned, Matth. 7. 22. where our Saviour tells you that many (pretendedly trusting in, your Faith is no more than that mentioned, Matthew 7. 22. where our Saviour tells you that many (pretendedly trusting in, po22 n1 vbz av-dx av-dc cs d vvn, np1 crd crd n1 po12 n1 vvz pn22 d d (av-vvn vvg p-acp, (29) sermon (DIV2) 638 Page 301
5147 and relying upon him, as may appear by what they said) should say to him in that day; and relying upon him, as may appear by what they said) should say to him in that day; cc vvg p-acp pno31, c-acp vmb vvi p-acp r-crq pns32 vvd) vmd vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp d n1; (29) sermon (DIV2) 638 Page 301
5148 Lord! Lord! Have we not prophesied in thy Name, and in thy Name have cast out Devils, Lord! Lord! Have we not prophesied in thy Name, and in thy Name have cast out Devils, n1! n1! vhb pns12 xx vvn p-acp po21 n1, cc p-acp po21 n1 vhb vvn av n2, (29) sermon (DIV2) 638 Page 301
5149 and in thy Name done many wonderful works? to whom he would say, I never knew you, depart from me, you workers of iniquity. and in thy Name done many wondered works? to whom he would say, I never knew you, depart from me, you workers of iniquity. cc p-acp po21 n1 vdn d j n2? p-acp ro-crq pns31 vmd vvi, pns11 av-x vvd pn22, vvb p-acp pno11, pn22 n2 pp-f n1. (29) sermon (DIV2) 638 Page 301
5150 God had never promised Heaven & Salvation, to a prophesying in his Name, nor to a casting out of Devils, so as their confidence, God had never promised Heaven & Salvation, to a prophesying in his Name, nor to a casting out of Devils, so as their confidence, np1 vhd av-x vvn n1 cc n1, p-acp dt vvg p-acp po31 n1, ccx p-acp dt vvg av pp-f n2, av p-acp po32 n1, (29) sermon (DIV2) 638 Page 301
5151 or reliance on, or in Christ, was the growing up of a Rush without Mire; a trusting without a ground, or bottom: or reliance on, or in christ, was the growing up of a Rush without Mire; a trusting without a ground, or bottom: cc n1 a-acp, cc p-acp np1, vbds dt vvg a-acp pp-f dt vvb p-acp n1; dt vvg p-acp dt n1, cc n1: (29) sermon (DIV2) 638 Page 301
5152 Your Holiness and Righteousness is no more than that of the Pharisee, who gloried, Luk. 18. 11, 12. That he was not as other men were, Extortioners, Unjust, Adulterers; Your Holiness and Righteousness is no more than that of the Pharisee, who gloried, Luk. 18. 11, 12. That he was not as other men were, Extortioners, Unjust, Adulterers; po22 n1 cc n1 vbz av-dx av-dc cs d pp-f dt np1, r-crq vvd, np1 crd crd, crd cst pns31 vbds xx c-acp j-jn n2 vbdr, n2, j-u, n2; (29) sermon (DIV2) 638 Page 301
5153 he fasted twice a week, and gave Alms of all that he possessed. he fasted twice a Week, and gave Alms of all that he possessed. pns31 vvd av dt n1, cc vvd n2 pp-f d cst pns31 vvd. (29) sermon (DIV2) 638 Page 301
5154 Our Saviour saith, he went away not justified. And Matth. 5. 20. Except your Righteousness exceed the Righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees, you can never enter into the Kingdom of God. Our Saviour Says, he went away not justified. And Matthew 5. 20. Except your Righteousness exceed the Righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees, you can never enter into the Kingdom of God. po12 n1 vvz, pns31 vvd av xx vvn. cc np1 crd crd c-acp po22 n1 vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n2 cc np2, pn22 vmb av-x vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (29) sermon (DIV2) 638 Page 301
5155 Say to your selves severally, My Soul, thou must one day come before the Judgment Seat of Christ, Say to your selves severally, My Soul, thou must one day come before the Judgement Seat of christ, vvb p-acp po22 n2 av-j, po11 n1, pns21 vmb crd n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 n1 pp-f np1, (29) sermon (DIV2) 638 Page 301
5156 and begging for admittance into Heaven, thou wouldest be loth to hear the Lord in that day say to thee, Depart from me, I know thee not. and begging for admittance into Heaven, thou Wouldst be loath to hear the Lord in that day say to thee, Depart from me, I know thee not. cc vvg p-acp n1 p-acp n1, pns21 vmd2 vbi j pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp d n1 vvb p-acp pno21, vvb p-acp pno11, pns11 vvb pno21 xx. (29) sermon (DIV2) 638 Page 301
5157 My Soul, what hast thou more to trust to than they had? Canst thou say any more than Lord! My Soul, what hast thou more to trust to than they had? Canst thou say any more than Lord! po11 n1, q-crq vh2 pns21 av-dc pc-acp vvi p-acp cs pns32 vhd? vm2 pns21 vvi d dc cs n1! (29) sermon (DIV2) 638 Page 301
5158 I am not as other men? I am no Swearer, no Drunkard, no Reviler, no Extortioner, no Whoremonger; I am not as other men? I am no Swearer, no Drunkard, no Reviler, no Extortioner, no Whoremonger; pns11 vbm xx c-acp j-jn n2? pns11 vbm dx n1, dx n1, dx n1, dx n1, dx n1; (29) sermon (DIV2) 638 Page 301
5159 Lord, I fast often, I go to prayers often, and to Church often, to hear the Word; Lord, I fast often, I go to Prayers often, and to Church often, to hear the Word; n1, pns11 av-j av, pns11 vvb p-acp n2 av, cc p-acp n1 av, pc-acp vvi dt n1; (29) sermon (DIV2) 638 Page 301
5161 The interest of a man's own body, or estate, the examples of other men, the credit and applause of the world, may move a reasonable Soul, under no other power than that of reason, The Interest of a Man's own body, or estate, the Examples of other men, the credit and applause of the world, may move a reasonable Soul, under no other power than that of reason, dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 d n1, cc n1, dt n2 pp-f j-jn n2, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, vmb vvi dt j n1, p-acp dx j-jn n1 cs d pp-f n1, (29) sermon (DIV2) 638 Page 302
5162 nor other influence, than that which all within the compass of the Church, where the Gospel is Preached, may carry thee thus far, without any influence of powerful, special Grace. nor other influence, than that which all within the compass of the Church, where the Gospel is Preached, may carry thee thus Far, without any influence of powerful, special Grace. ccx j-jn n1, cs d r-crq d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn, vmb vvi pno21 av av-j, p-acp d n1 pp-f j, j n1. (29) sermon (DIV2) 638 Page 302
5163 Further yet, this notion of Truth, may help to relieve many good Souls, who are discouraged, either because they seem to themselves to stick in the New Birth: Further yet, this notion of Truth, may help to relieve many good Souls, who Are discouraged, either Because they seem to themselves to stick in the New Birth: jc av, d n1 pp-f n1, vmb vvi pc-acp vvi d j n2, r-crq vbr vvn, d c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp px32 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1: (29) sermon (DIV2) 639 Page 302
5164 Or, because they find in themselves a great weakness to spiritual duties: Or, impotency in the resistance of their own intrinsick motions to sin, or forein temptations. Or, Because they find in themselves a great weakness to spiritual duties: Or, impotency in the resistance of their own intrinsic motions to since, or foreign temptations. cc, c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp px32 dt j n1 p-acp j n2: cc, n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 d j n2 p-acp n1, cc j n2. (29) sermon (DIV2) 639 Page 302
5165 As easie a thing as some make it to believe; As easy a thing as Some make it to believe; p-acp j dt n1 c-acp d vvb pn31 pc-acp vvi; (29) sermon (DIV2) 639 Page 302
5166 many Souls smitten of God, and truly afflicted under the sense of sin, find it one of the most difficult things in the world, to give such a firm and steady Assent to the Revelation of the Gospel, as will produce in their Souls any grounded confidence, many Souls smitten of God, and truly afflicted under the sense of since, find it one of the most difficult things in the world, to give such a firm and steady Assent to the Revelation of the Gospel, as will produce in their Souls any grounded confidence, d n2 vvn pp-f np1, cc av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvb pn31 crd pp-f dt av-ds j n2 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi d dt j cc j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp vmb vvi p-acp po32 n2 d j-vvn n1, (29) sermon (DIV2) 639 Page 302
5167 and resting on the Lord Jesus Christ as our Saviour, and shall be productive of such a change of heart and life as the Gospel requireth. and resting on the Lord jesus christ as our Saviour, and shall be productive of such a change of heart and life as the Gospel requires. cc vvg p-acp dt n1 np1 np1 p-acp po12 n1, cc vmb vbi j pp-f d dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 vvz. (29) sermon (DIV2) 639 Page 302
5168 Hence, though they be truly wounded in the sense of sin, and have taken up resolutions through the Grace of God, to sin no more as they have done formerly; Hence, though they be truly wounded in the sense of since, and have taken up resolutions through the Grace of God, to sin no more as they have done formerly; av, cs pns32 vbb av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vhb vvn a-acp n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi dx dc c-acp pns32 vhb vdn av-j; (29) sermon (DIV2) 639 Page 302
5169 yet they cannot tell how to bring their Souls to any fiducial adherence and rest on the Lord Jesus Christ, yet they cannot tell how to bring their Souls to any fiducial adherence and rest on the Lord jesus christ, av pns32 vmbx vvi c-crq pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp d j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 np1 np1, (29) sermon (DIV2) 639 Page 302
5170 but they are still full of doubts and fears concerning their spiritual and eternal state; but they Are still full of doubts and fears Concerning their spiritual and Eternal state; cc-acp pns32 vbr av j pp-f n2 cc n2 vvg po32 j cc j n1; (29) sermon (DIV2) 639 Page 302
5171 the guilt of their sins is upon their consciences, and they pine away, in, and under it; the guilt of their Sins is upon their Consciences, and they pine away, in, and under it; dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 vbz p-acp po32 n2, cc pns32 vvb av, p-acp, cc p-acp pn31; (29) sermon (DIV2) 639 Page 302
5172 but they are not able to reach out an hand to the Promise in and through Christ; but they Are not able to reach out an hand to the Promise in and through christ; cc-acp pns32 vbr xx j pc-acp vvi av dt n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp cc p-acp np1; (29) sermon (DIV2) 639 Page 302
5173 they have deep sights of their misery, but they can see no hope, no mercy at all in God for them. they have deep sights of their misery, but they can see no hope, no mercy At all in God for them. pns32 vhb j-jn n2 pp-f po32 n1, cc-acp pns32 vmb vvi dx n1, dx n1 p-acp d p-acp np1 p-acp pno32. (29) sermon (DIV2) 639 Page 302
5174 Now to such Souls as these, this is some relief to consider, That no man cometh to the Son unless the Father draweth him. Now to such Souls as these, this is Some relief to Consider, That no man comes to the Son unless the Father draws him. av p-acp d n2 c-acp d, d vbz d n1 pc-acp vvi, cst dx n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 cs dt n1 vvz pno31. (29) sermon (DIV2) 639 Page 302
5175 It is no wonder that thou who hast formerly been not a stranger only, but an enemy to God, canst not at first come unto him, without a powerful influence of Divine Grace; It is no wonder that thou who haste formerly been not a stranger only, but an enemy to God, Canst not At First come unto him, without a powerful influence of Divine Grace; pn31 vbz dx n1 cst pns21 r-crq n1 av-j vbn xx dt n1 av-j, cc-acp dt n1 p-acp np1, vm2 xx p-acp ord vvn p-acp pno31, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f j-jn n1; (29) sermon (DIV2) 639 Page 302
5176 when as those who are brought home to God, stand in need of a daily Divine Influence to enable them to walk with him, and to run after him. when as those who Are brought home to God, stand in need of a daily Divine Influence to enable them to walk with him, and to run After him. c-crq p-acp d r-crq vbr vvn av-an p-acp np1, vvb p-acp n1 pp-f dt j j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31. (29) sermon (DIV2) 639 Page 302
5177 This is not the weakness, or frowardness, or badness of thine heart alone; This is not the weakness, or frowardness, or badness of thine heart alone; d vbz xx dt n1, cc n1, cc n1 pp-f po21 n1 av-j; (29) sermon (DIV2) 639 Page 302
5218 2. Consider, The Lord may sometimes not draw 〈 … 〉 as at other times, and our running will bear a proportion to his drawing. 2. Consider, The Lord may sometime not draw 〈 … 〉 as At other times, and our running will bear a proportion to his drawing. crd np1, dt n1 vmb av xx vvb 〈 … 〉 c-acp p-acp j-jn n2, cc po12 n-vvg vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 vvg. (29) sermon (DIV2) 644 Page 304
5178 it is the condition of every lapsed Soul. And here the thinking Soul will come to feel the wound given it by the Fall of Adam, and its own original corruption. it is the condition of every lapsed Soul. And Here the thinking Soul will come to feel the wound given it by the Fallen of Adam, and its own original corruption. pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f d vvn n1 cc av dt vvg n1 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 vvn pn31 p-acp dt vvb pp-f np1, cc po31 d j-jn n1. (29) sermon (DIV2) 639 Page 302
5179 No man hath by nature more aptitude than another to acts truly spiritual. You will say, this is very cold comfort. No man hath by nature more aptitude than Another to acts truly spiritual. You will say, this is very cold Comfort. dx n1 vhz p-acp n1 av-dc n1 cs j-jn p-acp n2 av-j j. pn22 vmb vvi, d vbz av j-jn n1. (29) sermon (DIV2) 639 Page 302
5180 We are sure, if we be without Christ, we are undone; We Are sure, if we be without christ, we Are undone; pns12 vbr j, cs pns12 vbb p-acp np1, pns12 vbr vvn; (29) sermon (DIV2) 639 Page 302
5181 and what if our hearts be no worse than others were till they were made better by the Power of Divine Grace, and what if our hearts be no Worse than Others were till they were made better by the Power of Divine Grace, cc q-crq cs po12 n2 vbb dx jc cs n2-jn vbdr c-acp pns32 vbdr vvn av-jc p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1, (29) sermon (DIV2) 639 Page 303
5182 so long as that they are so bad as we cannot come to Christ for life? We have been lying in this state at the Pool of Bethesda, under the Ordinances of God, many months and years; so long as that they Are so bad as we cannot come to christ for life? We have been lying in this state At the Pool of Bethesda, under the Ordinances of God, many months and Years; av av-j p-acp cst pns32 vbr av j c-acp pns12 vmbx vvi p-acp np1 p-acp n1? pns12 vhb vbn vvg p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, d n2 cc n2; (29) sermon (DIV2) 639 Page 303
5183 others within the time have been rolled in; here we lie still as weak as ever. Others within the time have been rolled in; Here we lie still as weak as ever. n2-jn p-acp dt n1 vhb vbn vvn p-acp; av pns12 vvb av c-acp j c-acp av. (29) sermon (DIV2) 639 Page 303
5184 I will but offer two things to the relief of a Soul thus complaining. 1. That every Christian drawn to Christ, doth not presently discern it. I will but offer two things to the relief of a Soul thus complaining. 1. That every Christian drawn to christ, does not presently discern it. pns11 vmb cc-acp vvi crd n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av vvg. crd cst d np1 vvn p-acp np1, vdz xx av-j vvi pn31. (29) sermon (DIV2) 639 Page 303
5185 Faith, is one thing, the sense of that Faith is another thing. Many a Child of Light doth not walk in the Light. Faith, is one thing, the sense of that Faith is Another thing. Many a Child of Light does not walk in the Light. n1, vbz crd n1, dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbz j-jn n1. av-d dt n1 pp-f j vdz xx vvi p-acp dt n1. (29) sermon (DIV2) 640 Page 303
5186 I would hope charitably, that that Soul which complains that it cannot believe, and seriously bemoans its impotency, doth believe; I would hope charitably, that that Soul which complains that it cannot believe, and seriously bemoans its impotency, does believe; pns11 vmd vvi av-j, cst d n1 r-crq vvz cst pn31 vmbx vvi, cc av-j vvz po31 n1, vdz vvi; (29) sermon (DIV2) 640 Page 303
5187 a serious desire to believe, is generally the fruit of believing. a serious desire to believe, is generally the fruit of believing. dt j n1 pc-acp vvi, vbz av-j dt n1 pp-f vvg. (29) sermon (DIV2) 640 Page 303
5188 I would say to the Soul that thus complaineth, Thou art awakened to consider an Eternity, I would say to the Soul that thus Complaineth, Thou art awakened to Consider an Eternity, pns11 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 cst av vvz, pns21 vb2r vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1, (29) sermon (DIV2) 640 Page 303
5189 and that thy Soul is hastening towards an Eternity; yet thou dost not despair, thou hast some hope: and that thy Soul is hastening towards an Eternity; yet thou dost not despair, thou hast Some hope: cc cst po21 n1 vbz vvg p-acp dt n1; av pns21 vd2 xx vvi, pns21 vh2 d n1: (29) sermon (DIV2) 640 Page 303
5190 In what is thy hope? What dost thou trust in, with reference to thy Eternal Happiness? Such a Soul will easily see, that its Moral Righteousness, or Formal Performance of Duties, are not the things it hopeth in; In what is thy hope? What dost thou trust in, with Referente to thy Eternal Happiness? Such a Soul will Easily see, that its Moral Righteousness, or Formal Performance of Duties, Are not the things it Hopes in; p-acp r-crq vbz po21 n1? q-crq vd2 pns21 vvi p-acp, p-acp n1 p-acp po21 j n1? d dt n1 vmb av-j vvi, cst po31 j n1, cc j n1 pp-f n2, vbr xx dt n2 pn31 vvz p-acp; (29) sermon (DIV2) 640 Page 303
5191 Where then is thy hope, (those degrees of hope which keep thee out of the Pit of despair,) fixed? Where can it be fixed but in Christ exhibited in the Promises of the Gospel, Where then is thy hope, (those Degrees of hope which keep thee out of the Pit of despair,) fixed? Where can it be fixed but in christ exhibited in the Promises of the Gospel, q-crq av vbz po21 n1, (d n2 pp-f n1 r-crq vvb pno21 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1,) vvd? q-crq vmb pn31 vbi vvn cc-acp p-acp np1 vvn p-acp dt vvz pp-f dt n1, (29) sermon (DIV2) 640 Page 303
5192 so as thou rather complainest for want of sense, than for want of 〈 ◊ 〉 so as thou rather complainest for want of sense, than for want of 〈 ◊ 〉 av c-acp pns21 av-c vv2 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cs p-acp n1 pp-f 〈 sy 〉 (29) sermon (DIV2) 640 Page 303
5193 2. If thou dost but pray, and wait, thou shalt see. Christ will make thee to see, that he hath drawn thy Soul unto himself. 2. If thou dost but pray, and wait, thou shalt see. christ will make thee to see, that he hath drawn thy Soul unto himself. crd cs pns21 vd2 p-acp vvb, cc vvi, pns21 vm2 vvi. np1 vmb vvi pno21 pc-acp vvi, cst pns31 vhz vvn po21 n1 p-acp px31. (29) sermon (DIV2) 641 Page 303
5194 Never poor Soul perished under thy circumstances, that is, heavy loaden under the sense of sin, Never poor Soul perished under thy Circumstances, that is, heavy loaded under the sense of since, av-x j n1 vvn p-acp po21 n2, cst vbz, j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (29) sermon (DIV2) 641 Page 303
5195 and weary of its sinful courses, and sensible that it hath no Righteousness wherein it can stand before God, and weary of its sinful courses, and sensible that it hath no Righteousness wherein it can stand before God, cc j pp-f po31 j n2, cc j cst pn31 vhz dx n1 c-crq pn31 vmb vvi p-acp np1, (29) sermon (DIV2) 641 Page 303
5196 and panting and thirsting after the Lord and his Righteousness. and panting and thirsting After the Lord and his Righteousness. cc vvg cc vvg p-acp dt n1 cc po31 n1. (29) sermon (DIV2) 641 Page 303
5219 The Mother will never leave the little Child to go wholly alone, for fear it falls; The Mother will never leave the little Child to go wholly alone, for Fear it falls; dt n1 vmb av-x vvi dt j n1 pc-acp vvi av-jn av-j, c-acp vvb pn31 vvz; (29) sermon (DIV2) 644 Page 304
5197 I have alwaies thought that God would not be wanting to any as to his special Grace, that had made the best improvement he could of common Grace. But this case riseth higher; I have always Thought that God would not be wanting to any as to his special Grace, that had made the best improvement he could of Common Grace. But this case Riseth higher; pns11 vhb av vvn cst np1 vmd xx vbi vvg p-acp d c-acp p-acp po31 j n1, cst vhd vvn dt js n1 pns31 vmd pp-f j n1. p-acp d n1 vvz av-jc; (29) sermon (DIV2) 641 Page 303
5198 God hath begun his good work in thy Soul, and he will perfect it; God hath begun his good work in thy Soul, and he will perfect it; np1 vhz vvn po31 j n1 p-acp po21 n1, cc pns31 vmb vvi pn31; (29) sermon (DIV2) 641 Page 303
5199 he hath begun with thee in a way of special Grace, and more shall be added; he hath begun with thee in a Way of special Grace, and more shall be added; pns31 vhz vvn p-acp pno21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, cc dc vmb vbi vvn; (29) sermon (DIV2) 641 Page 303
5200 he hath brought to the birth, and shall he not give strength to bring forth? so as thou hast nothing to do but to pray, to wait upon God in his Ordinances, he hath brought to the birth, and shall he not give strength to bring forth? so as thou hast nothing to do but to pray, to wait upon God in his Ordinances, pns31 vhz vvn p-acp dt n1, cc vmb pns31 xx vvi n1 pc-acp vvi av? av c-acp pns21 vh2 pix pc-acp vdi cc-acp pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n2, (29) sermon (DIV2) 641 Page 303
5201 and to wait for God with patience. and to wait for God with patience. cc pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp n1. (29) sermon (DIV2) 641 Page 303
5202 Secondly, I hear others complaining, They would run after God, they would follow the Lord fully; Secondly, I hear Others complaining, They would run After God, they would follow the Lord Fully; ord, pns11 vvb n2-jn vvg, pns32 vmd vvi p-acp np1, pns32 vmd vvi dt n1 av-j; (29) sermon (DIV2) 642 Page 303
5203 the Spirit is willing, but the Flesh is weak; the Spirit is willing, but the Flesh is weak; dt n1 vbz j, cc-acp dt n1 vbz j; (29) sermon (DIV2) 642 Page 303
5204 they find their corruptions, their temptations so strong, their strength against them so small, that they wonder they hold out so long, they find their corruptions, their temptations so strong, their strength against them so small, that they wonder they hold out so long, pns32 vvb po32 n2, po32 n2 av j, po32 n1 p-acp pno32 av j, cst pns32 vvb pns32 vvb av av av-j, (29) sermon (DIV2) 642 Page 304
5205 and fear they shall one day fall. They cannot find that they run after Christ; and Fear they shall one day fallen. They cannot find that they run After christ; cc vvb pns32 vmb crd n1 vvi. pns32 vmbx vvi cst pns32 vvb p-acp np1; (29) sermon (DIV2) 642 Page 304
5206 something of duty they do, but with so much dulness and heaviness, as is far from running. Christian! be of good comfort: something of duty they do, but with so much dullness and heaviness, as is Far from running. Christian! be of good Comfort: pi pp-f n1 pns32 vdb, cc-acp p-acp av d n1 cc n1, c-acp vbz av-j p-acp vvg. np1! vbb pp-f j n1: (29) sermon (DIV2) 642 Page 304
5207 1. The Lord will draw thee; do what in thee lieth, the Lord will draw thee. 1. The Lord will draw thee; do what in thee lies, the Lord will draw thee. crd dt n1 vmb vvi pno21; vdb r-crq p-acp pno21 vvz, dt n1 vmb vvi pno21. (29) sermon (DIV2) 643 Page 304
5208 Who (saith Paul) shall deliver me from this body of death? He presently subjoyns, I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord. Who (Says Paul) shall deliver me from this body of death? He presently subjoins, I thank God through jesus christ our Lord. r-crq (vvz np1) vmb vvi pno11 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1? pns31 av-j vvz, pns11 vvb np1 p-acp np1 np1 po12 n1. (29) sermon (DIV2) 643 Page 304
5209 The Spouse prayeth in Faith, when she saith, Draw me, and we will run after thee. The Spouse Prayeth in Faith, when she Says, Draw me, and we will run After thee. dt n1 vvz p-acp n1, c-crq pns31 vvz, vvb pno11, cc pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno21. (29) sermon (DIV2) 643 Page 304
5210 If Abraham had considered his own body, at that time dead (as to such acts) or the deadness of Sarah's womb, he had never glorified God by a strong Faith in the Promise; If Abraham had considered his own body, At that time dead (as to such acts) or the deadness of Sarah's womb, he had never glorified God by a strong Faith in the Promise; cs np1 vhd vvn po31 d n1, p-acp d n1 j (c-acp p-acp d n2) cc dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, pns31 vhd av-x vvn np1 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1; (29) sermon (DIV2) 643 Page 304
5211 Rom. 3. 21. He considered none of these, but the Promise only, and concluded, that what the Lord had promised, he was able to perform. Rom. 3. 21. He considered none of these, but the Promise only, and concluded, that what the Lord had promised, he was able to perform. np1 crd crd pns31 vvd pix pp-f d, cc-acp dt n1 av-j, cc vvn, cst r-crq dt n1 vhd vvn, pns31 vbds j pc-acp vvi. (29) sermon (DIV2) 643 Page 304
5212 Thou considerest how busie the Devil is, and what he can do: Thou Considerest how busy the devil is, and what he can do: pns21 vv2 c-crq j dt n1 vbz, cc r-crq pns31 vmb vdi: (29) sermon (DIV2) 643 Page 304
5213 How strong thy lusts are, how weak thou art, and how little thou art able to do. How strong thy Lustiest Are, how weak thou art, and how little thou art able to do. c-crq j po21 n2 vbr, c-crq j pns21 vb2r, cc c-crq j pns21 vb2r j pc-acp vdi. (29) sermon (DIV2) 643 Page 304
5214 But thou dost not consider what a mighty God can do; But thou dost not Consider what a mighty God can do; p-acp pns21 vd2 xx vvi r-crq dt j np1 vmb vdi; (29) sermon (DIV2) 643 Page 304
5215 what he can do who hath said, To him that hath shall be given, and he shall have in more abundance. what he can do who hath said, To him that hath shall be given, and he shall have in more abundance. r-crq pns31 vmb vdi r-crq vhz vvn, p-acp pno31 cst vhz vmb vbi vvn, cc pns31 vmb vhi p-acp dc n1. (29) sermon (DIV2) 643 Page 304
5216 Thou seest a great Mountain of lusts and corruptions, great Mountains of temptations, and thou art afraid: Thou See a great Mountain of Lustiest and corruptions, great Mountains of temptations, and thou art afraid: pns21 vv2 dt j n1 pp-f n2 cc n2, j n2 pp-f n2, cc pns21 vb2r j: (29) sermon (DIV2) 643 Page 304
5217 But what art thou O great Mountain before the Lord's Zerubbabel? If it be the Lord's work, who shall let him? But what art thou Oh great Mountain before the Lord's Zerubbabel? If it be the Lord's work, who shall let him? cc-acp r-crq vb2r pns21 uh j n1 p-acp dt ng1 np1? cs pn31 vbb dt ng1 n1, r-crq vmb vvi pno31? (29) sermon (DIV2) 643 Page 304
5220 she will alwaies have an hand upon it; but she may sometimes put forth more, sometimes less of the strength of that hand. she will always have an hand upon it; but she may sometime put forth more, sometime less of the strength of that hand. pns31 vmb av vhi dt n1 p-acp pn31; cc-acp pns31 vmb av vvi av av-dc, av dc pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n1. (29) sermon (DIV2) 644 Page 304
5223 3. Going slowly when God slackens his hand, is indeed running, that is, equivalent to a going faster with a further influence. 3. Going slowly when God slackens his hand, is indeed running, that is, equivalent to a going faster with a further influence. crd vvg av-j c-crq np1 vvz po31 n1, vbz av vvg, cst vbz, j p-acp dt vvg av-jc p-acp dt jc n1. (29) sermon (DIV2) 645 Page 304
5224 It is like the Widdows Mite, who hath no more to put in. Like Hezekiah 's chattering like a Crane. It is like the Widows Mite, who hath no more to put in. Like Hezekiah is chattering like a Crane. pn31 vbz av-j dt n2 n1, r-crq vhz dx dc pc-acp vvi p-acp. j np1 vbz vvg av-j dt n1. (29) sermon (DIV2) 645 Page 304
5225 Like the voice of David 's weeping. Like the sorrowful sighings of the Prisoners which God heareth and accepteth. Like the voice of David is weeping. Like the sorrowful sighings of the Prisoners which God hears and Accepteth. j dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvg. j dt j n2-vvg pp-f dt n2 r-crq np1 vvz cc vvz. (29) sermon (DIV2) 645 Page 304
5226 Sermon XXI. Cant. 1. 4. Draw me, and we will run after thee. Sermon XXI. Cant 1. 4. Draw me, and we will run After thee. n1 np1. np1 crd crd vvb pno11, cc pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno21. (30) sermon (DIV2) 645 Page 305
5227 IT is a great point that I am upon from the Petition of the Text Draw me, viz. That the Soul must be drawn before it will move toward Christ, either by coming to him, in its first conversion, or by running after him: I have been some time upon it, I shall now shut up my discourse with some few words of exhortation, which shall respect all Men and Women. 1. Those that are yet without Christ, not come unto him. 2. Such as are come unto him, yet are under obligations to run after him. IT is a great point that I am upon from the Petition of the Text Draw me, viz. That the Soul must be drawn before it will move towards christ, either by coming to him, in its First conversion, or by running After him: I have been Some time upon it, I shall now shut up my discourse with Some few words of exhortation, which shall respect all Men and Women. 1. Those that Are yet without christ, not come unto him. 2. Such as Are come unto him, yet Are under obligations to run After him. pn31 vbz dt j n1 cst pns11 vbm p-acp p-acp dt vvb pp-f dt n1 vvb pno11, n1 cst dt n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pn31 vmb vvi p-acp np1, d p-acp vvg p-acp pno31, p-acp po31 ord n1, cc p-acp vvg p-acp pno31: pns11 vhb vbn d n1 p-acp pn31, pns11 vmb av vvi a-acp po11 n1 p-acp d d n2 pp-f n1, r-crq vmb vvi d n2 cc n2. crd d cst vbr av p-acp np1, xx vvi p-acp pno31. crd d c-acp vbr vvn p-acp pno31, av vbr p-acp n2 p-acp vvb p-acp pno31. (30) sermon (DIV2) 646 Page 305
5228 1. To the first I would speak two things. 1. Never think either of coming to Christ, 1. To the First I would speak two things. 1. Never think either of coming to christ, crd p-acp dt ord pns11 vmd vvi crd n2. crd av-x vvi d pp-f vvg p-acp np1, (30) sermon (DIV2) 647 Page 305
5229 or running after him in your own natural strength. It is a rock which many Souls dash, and are eternally spilt upon. or running After him in your own natural strength. It is a rock which many Souls dash, and Are eternally spilled upon. cc vvg p-acp pno31 p-acp po22 d j n1. pn31 vbz dt n1 r-crq d n2 vvb, cc vbr av-j vvn p-acp. (30) sermon (DIV2) 647 Page 305
5230 They say not, there is no hope, they have found the life of their hands, therefore they are not grieved. They say not, there is no hope, they have found the life of their hands, Therefore they Are not grieved. pns32 vvb xx, pc-acp vbz dx n1, pns32 vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, av pns32 vbr xx vvn. (30) sermon (DIV2) 647 Page 305
5231 It is one of the most dangerous deceits of a mans heart, for him to say he hath his Spiritual life in his own hands, to think that he hath a power within himself, It is one of the most dangerous Deceits of a men heart, for him to say he hath his Spiritual life in his own hands, to think that he hath a power within himself, pn31 vbz crd pp-f dt av-ds j n2 pp-f dt ng1 n1, p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi pns31 vhz po31 j n1 p-acp po31 d n2, pc-acp vvi cst pns31 vhz dt n1 p-acp px31, (30) sermon (DIV2) 647 Page 305
5232 and can turn to Christ, when he pleaseth, or to bless himself as in a good condition, and can turn to christ, when he Pleases, or to bless himself as in a good condition, cc vmb vvi p-acp np1, c-crq pns31 vvz, cc pc-acp vvi px31 c-acp p-acp dt j n1, (30) sermon (DIV2) 647 Page 305
5233 when indeed his condition is very bad. Let me a little shew you the mischief of this errour. when indeed his condition is very bad. Let me a little show you the mischief of this error. c-crq av po31 n1 vbz av j. vvb pno11 dt j n1 pn22 dt n1 pp-f d n1. (30) sermon (DIV2) 647 Page 305
5234 1. If I could say no more, than that it is a false persuasion, yet that were enough to defame it to every reasonable Soul, the Soul instead of having its life, hath no more than a lie in its right hand; 1. If I could say no more, than that it is a false persuasion, yet that were enough to defame it to every reasonable Soul, the Soul instead of having its life, hath no more than a lie in its right hand; crd cs pns11 vmd vvi av-dx av-dc, cs cst pn31 vbz dt j n1, av cst vbdr av-d pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp d j n1, dt n1 av pp-f vhg po31 n1, vhz dx dc cs dt vvb p-acp po31 j-jn n1; (30) sermon (DIV2) 648 Page 305
5235 the object of our understanding is truth, falshood is what it ought naturally to reject and abhor. the Object of our understanding is truth, falsehood is what it ought naturally to reject and abhor. dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 vbz n1, n1 vbz q-crq pn31 vmd av-j pc-acp vvi cc vvi. (30) sermon (DIV2) 648 Page 305
5236 Men are but in an ill condition when they are forced to make lies their refuge, Men Are but in an ill condition when they Are forced to make lies their refuge, n2 vbr p-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1 c-crq pns32 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi vvz po32 n1, (30) sermon (DIV2) 648 Page 305
5237 and to hide themselves under falshood, Is. 28. 15. What a sad state is that Soul in, that is put to make a lie its refuge, and to hide itself from the reflections of its conscience, under falshood! and to hide themselves under falsehood, Is. 28. 15. What a sad state is that Soul in, that is put to make a lie its refuge, and to hide itself from the reflections of its conscience, under falsehood! cc pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp n1, np1 crd crd q-crq dt j n1 vbz d n1 p-acp, cst vbz vvn pc-acp vvi dt vvb po31 n1, cc pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp n1! (30) sermon (DIV2) 648 Page 305
5238 His conscience tells him he perisheth for ever, if he abideth in the State he is in, what relieves him? he thinks he can repent, His conscience tells him he Perishes for ever, if he Abideth in the State he is in, what relieves him? he thinks he can Repent, po31 n1 vvz pno31 pns31 vvz p-acp av, cs pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pns31 vbz p-acp, r-crq vvz pno31? pns31 vvz pns31 vmb vvi, (30) sermon (DIV2) 648 Page 306
5426 I live (saith Paul, Gul. 2. 20.) yet not I, but Christ liveth in me, I live (Says Paul, Gul. 2. 20.) yet not I, but christ lives in me, pns11 vvb (vvz np1, np1 crd crd) av xx pns11, cc-acp np1 vvz p-acp pno11, (30) sermon (DIV2) 666 Page 314
5239 and believe, and turn to God when he listeth, and so goeth on in his sinful courses, stoppeth his Ears against the voice of the Lords Charmers. and believe, and turn to God when he lists, and so Goes on in his sinful courses, stoppeth his Ears against the voice of the lords Charmers. cc vvi, cc vvi p-acp np1 c-crq pns31 vvz, cc av vvz a-acp p-acp po31 j n2, vvz po31 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 n2. (30) sermon (DIV2) 648 Page 306
5240 Here is now a lie made the refuge of the Soul. Here is now a lie made the refuge of the Soul. av vbz av dt n1 vvd dt n1 pp-f dt n1 (30) sermon (DIV2) 648 Page 306
5241 2. But Secondly, a further mischief lies here, That whereas the drawings of Divine Grace do usually follow some means, 2. But Secondly, a further mischief lies Here, That whereas the drawings of Divine Grace do usually follow Some means, crd p-acp ord, dt jc n1 vvz av, cst cs dt n2-vvg pp-f j-jn n1 vdb av-j vvi d n2, (30) sermon (DIV2) 649 Page 306
5242 and endeavours to be used on our part. and endeavours to be used on our part. cc n2 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po12 n1. (30) sermon (DIV2) 649 Page 306
5243 and that in time, this false persuasion, takes us off the timely use of such means, and that in time, this false persuasion, Takes us off the timely use of such means, cc cst p-acp n1, d j n1, vvz pno12 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n2, (30) sermon (DIV2) 649 Page 306
5244 and endeavours, upon the use of which God ordinarily comes in with the further power of his Grace. and endeavours, upon the use of which God ordinarily comes in with the further power of his Grace. cc n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f r-crq np1 av-jn vvz p-acp p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f po31 n1. (30) sermon (DIV2) 649 Page 306
5245 Admit a thing necessary to be done, and so allowed by us, yet if it be laborious, painful, Admit a thing necessary to be done, and so allowed by us, yet if it be laborious, painful, vvb dt n1 j pc-acp vbi vdn, cc av vvn p-acp pno12, av cs pn31 vbb j, j, (30) sermon (DIV2) 649 Page 306
5246 or any way ingrateful as to the means to be used in the doing of it, or any Way ingrateful as to the means to be used in the doing of it, cc d n1 j c-acp p-acp dt n2 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt vdg pp-f pn31, (30) sermon (DIV2) 649 Page 306
5247 and it be a thing which we know, or believe we can do when we will, we are never hasty to do it, and it be a thing which we know, or believe we can do when we will, we Are never hasty to do it, cc pn31 vbi dt n1 r-crq pns12 vvb, cc vvb pns12 vmb vdi c-crq pns12 vmb, pns12 vbr av j pc-acp vdi pn31, (30) sermon (DIV2) 649 Page 306
5248 but very apt to defer and put it off from time to time, and to omit those means, the use of which is not pleasing to our sense; but very apt to defer and put it off from time to time, and to omit those means, the use of which is not pleasing to our sense; cc-acp av j pc-acp vvi cc vvi pn31 a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp n1, cc pc-acp vvi d n2, dt n1 pp-f r-crq vbz xx vvg p-acp po12 n1; (30) sermon (DIV2) 649 Page 306
5249 whereas if we be convinced that the thing is not in our own power, but requires the assistance of another, whereas if we be convinced that the thing is not in our own power, but requires the assistance of Another, cs cs pns12 vbb vvn cst dt n1 vbz xx p-acp po12 d n1, cc-acp vvz dt n1 pp-f n-jn, (30) sermon (DIV2) 649 Page 306
5250 if we apprehend it necessary for us, tho the means be unpleasing, yet we will not neglect the use of them. if we apprehend it necessary for us, though the means be unpleasing, yet we will not neglect the use of them. cs pns12 vvb pn31 j p-acp pno12, cs dt n2 vbb j, av pns12 vmb xx vvi dt n1 pp-f pno32. (30) sermon (DIV2) 649 Page 306
5251 For example, admit a man sick of some dangerous disease, and he apprehendeth, that without the use of some skilful Physitian he cannot live, For Exampl, admit a man sick of Some dangerous disease, and he apprehendeth, that without the use of Some skilful physician he cannot live, p-acp n1, vvb dt n1 j pp-f d j n1, cc pns31 vvz, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n1 pns31 vmbx vvi, (30) sermon (DIV2) 649 Page 306
5252 though he cannot come at this Physician without a laborious journey, and knows the Physick will not please his pallat, though he cannot come At this physician without a laborious journey, and knows the Physic will not please his palate, cs pns31 vmbx vvi p-acp d n1 p-acp dt j n1, cc vvz dt n1 vmb xx vvi po31 n1, (30) sermon (DIV2) 649 Page 306
5253 yet a man will not lose his opportunity, nor neglect taking Physick according to the Physicians prescription; yet a man will not loose his opportunity, nor neglect taking Physic according to the Physicians prescription; av dt n1 vmb xx vvi po31 n1, ccx vvb vvg n1 vvg p-acp dt ng1 n1; (30) sermon (DIV2) 649 Page 306
5254 whereas if he apprehends his distemper such, as he knows at any time how to remove, by some means in his own power, he is very prone to put off the use of means from time to time, whereas if he apprehends his distemper such, as he knows At any time how to remove, by Some means in his own power, he is very prove to put off the use of means from time to time, cs cs pns31 vvz po31 n1 d, c-acp pns31 vvz p-acp d n1 c-crq pc-acp vvi, p-acp d n2 p-acp po31 d n1, pns31 vbz av j pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp n1 p-acp n1, (30) sermon (DIV2) 649 Page 306
5255 until possibly it be too late. until possibly it be too late. c-acp av-j pn31 vbi av j. (30) sermon (DIV2) 649 Page 306
5256 This is the case of a Soul, persuaded that it hath its life in its own hands, a power in itself when it pleaseth to repent, believe and turn to God; these things being not pleasing to flesh and blood, the Soul is very prone to slight and neglect the means, with which God useth to concur, giving the Soul a power to do these things above what it hath in itself, This is the case of a Soul, persuaded that it hath its life in its own hands, a power in itself when it Pleases to Repent, believe and turn to God; these things being not pleasing to Flesh and blood, the Soul is very prove to slight and neglect the means, with which God uses to concur, giving the Soul a power to do these things above what it hath in itself, d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvd cst pn31 vhz po31 n1 p-acp po31 d n2, dt n1 p-acp px31 c-crq pn31 vvz p-acp vvb, vvb cc vvb p-acp np1; d n2 vbg xx j-vvg p-acp n1 cc n1, dt n1 vbz av j p-acp j cc vvi dt n2, p-acp r-crq np1 vvz pc-acp vvi, vvg dt n1 dt n1 pc-acp vdi d n2 p-acp r-crq pn31 vhz p-acp px31, (30) sermon (DIV2) 649 Page 306
5257 but now admit a Soul possessed of the necessity of faith, repentance, and new obedience, in order to its eternal happiness, but now admit a Soul possessed of the necessity of faith, Repentance, and new Obedience, in order to its Eternal happiness, cc-acp av vvb dt n1 vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, n1, cc j n1, p-acp n1 p-acp po31 j n1, (30) sermon (DIV2) 649 Page 306
5307 and for this, I appeal to the experiences of all those who have been brought home to Christ, and for this, I appeal to the experiences of all those who have been brought home to christ, cc p-acp d, pns11 vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f d d r-crq vhb vbn vvn av-an p-acp np1, (30) sermon (DIV2) 656 Page 309
5258 and also to know that it cannot do these things without a powerful influence of Divine Grace, which God useth not to give out in the neglect, and also to know that it cannot do these things without a powerful influence of Divine Grace, which God uses not to give out in the neglect, cc av pc-acp vvi cst pn31 vmbx vdi d n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f j-jn n1, r-crq np1 vvz xx pc-acp vvi av p-acp dt n1, (30) sermon (DIV2) 649 Page 306
5259 but in the use of those means of Grace, which he hath appointed, especially if it knows that the Spirit of God shall not alwaies strive with man, it will neglect no time, no use of means, but in the use of those means of Grace, which he hath appointed, especially if it knows that the Spirit of God shall not always strive with man, it will neglect no time, no use of means, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2 pp-f n1, r-crq pns31 vhz vvn, av-j cs pn31 vvz cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb xx av vvi p-acp n1, pn31 vmb vvi dx n1, dx n1 pp-f n2, (30) sermon (DIV2) 649 Page 307
5260 but in the morning sow its Seed, and not suffer its hand in the Evening to be •lack, but in the morning sow its Seed, and not suffer its hand in the Evening to be •lack, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 vvb po31 n1, cc xx vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vbi j-jn, (30) sermon (DIV2) 649 Page 307
5261 because it knoweth not which shall prosper, this or that, with what means, or at what time God will concur, Isaiah 57. 10. Thou saidst that thou hadst thy life in thy hands, therefore thou wert not grieved. Because it Knoweth not which shall prosper, this or that, with what means, or At what time God will concur, Isaiah 57. 10. Thou Said that thou Hadst thy life in thy hands, Therefore thou Wertenberg not grieved. c-acp pn31 vvz xx r-crq vmb vvi, d cc d, p-acp r-crq n2, cc p-acp r-crq n1 np1 vmb vvi, np1 crd crd pns21 vvd2 cst pns21 vhd2 po21 n1 p-acp po21 n2, av pns21 vbd2r xx vvn. (30) sermon (DIV2) 649 Page 307
5262 The Jews had used all means to make piece, and leagues with other Nations, and had at length obtained it, The jews had used all means to make piece, and leagues with other nations, and had At length obtained it, dt np2 vhd vvn d n2 pc-acp vvi n1, cc n2 p-acp j-jn n2, cc vhd p-acp n1 vvd pn31, (30) sermon (DIV2) 649 Page 307
5263 and thence concluded they had their life in their hands; and thence concluded they had their life in their hands; cc av vvd pns32 vhd po32 n1 p-acp po32 n2; (30) sermon (DIV2) 649 Page 307
5264 they were well enough, and safe enough, and therefore they were not at all grieved for their sins against God, which was a means in order to their true security. they were well enough, and safe enough, and Therefore they were not At all grieved for their Sins against God, which was a means in order to their true security. pns32 vbdr av av-d, cc j av-d, cc av pns32 vbdr xx p-acp d vvd p-acp po32 n2 p-acp np1, r-crq vbds dt n2 p-acp n1 p-acp po32 j n1. (30) sermon (DIV2) 649 Page 307
5265 It is even thus with the Soul, did it lie under the powerful conviction of this truth, That of itself it hath no power to repent, believe, It is even thus with the Soul, did it lie under the powerful conviction of this truth, That of itself it hath no power to Repent, believe, pn31 vbz av av p-acp dt n1, vdd pn31 vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n1, cst pp-f px31 pn31 vhz dx n1 pc-acp vvi, vvb, (30) sermon (DIV2) 649 Page 307
5266 or turn to God, it would then be troubled for its sad and miserable estate, or turn to God, it would then be troubled for its sad and miserable estate, cc vvi p-acp np1, pn31 vmd av vbi vvn p-acp po31 j cc j n1, (30) sermon (DIV2) 649 Page 307
5267 and look out for Salvation in and by Christ, waiting upon him in ordinances, and by prayer crying to him to draw it unto himself, and look out for Salvation in and by christ, waiting upon him in ordinances, and by prayer crying to him to draw it unto himself, cc vvb av p-acp n1 p-acp cc p-acp np1, vvg p-acp pno31 p-acp n2, cc p-acp n1 vvg p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp px31, (30) sermon (DIV2) 649 Page 307
5268 but so long as it is possest of an opinion of sufficiency in itself, it neglecteth the timely use of such means as must be used in order to eternal Salvation by, but so long as it is possessed of an opinion of sufficiency in itself, it neglecteth the timely use of such means as must be used in order to Eternal Salvation by, cc-acp av av-j c-acp pn31 vbz vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp px31, pn31 vvz dt j n1 pp-f d n2 c-acp vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1 p-acp j n1 p-acp, (30) sermon (DIV2) 649 Page 307
5269 and from Christ, upon this score I conceive it was that Christ told the Pharisees, Mat. 21. 32. That Publicans and Harlots should enter into the Kingdom of Heaven before them. and from christ, upon this score I conceive it was that christ told the Pharisees, Mathew 21. 32. That Publicans and Harlots should enter into the Kingdom of Heaven before them. cc p-acp np1, p-acp d n1 pns11 vvb pn31 vbds cst np1 vvd dt np2, np1 crd crd cst np1 cc n2 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32. (30) sermon (DIV2) 649 Page 307
5270 The Pharisees said they had their life in their hands, they could save themselves, they were Lords, and therefore they would not come to Christ; The Pharisees said they had their life in their hands, they could save themselves, they were lords, and Therefore they would not come to christ; dt np1 vvd pns32 vhd po32 n1 p-acp po32 n2, pns32 vmd vvi px32, pns32 vbdr ng1, cc av pns32 vmd xx vvi p-acp np1; (30) sermon (DIV2) 649 Page 307
5271 the Apostle telleth us that the Jews going about to establish their own righteousness, submitted not themselves to the righteousness of God, Rom. 10. 3. 3. May it not be doubted whether God will ever draw that Soul that faneieth that it stands in no need of his drawing? It is said of God, that he resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. the Apostle Telleth us that the jews going about to establish their own righteousness, submitted not themselves to the righteousness of God, Rom. 10. 3. 3. May it not be doubted whither God will ever draw that Soul that faneieth that it Stands in no need of his drawing? It is said of God, that he Resisteth the proud, and gives grace to the humble. dt n1 vvz pno12 d dt np2 vvg a-acp pc-acp vvi po32 d n1, vvd xx px32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd crd crd vmb pn31 xx vbi vvn cs np1 vmb av vvb d n1 cst vvz cst pn31 vvz p-acp dx n1 pp-f po31 vvg? pn31 vbz vvn pp-f np1, cst pns31 vvz dt j, cc vvz n1 p-acp dt j. (30) sermon (DIV2) 649 Page 307
5290 1. Because he who thus resisteth the Holy Spirit, justifieth God in his condemnation, and not putting forth such a power of Grace as shall be effectual of its Salvation; 1. Because he who thus Resisteth the Holy Spirit, Justifieth God in his condemnation, and not putting forth such a power of Grace as shall be effectual of its Salvation; crd p-acp pns31 r-crq av vvz dt j n1, vvz np1 p-acp po31 n1, cc xx vvg av d dt n1 pp-f n1 c-acp vmb vbi j pp-f po31 n1; (30) sermon (DIV2) 655 Page 308
5365 and of which •he might make a better improvement. and of which •he might make a better improvement. cc pp-f r-crq n1 vmd vvi dt jc n1. (30) sermon (DIV2) 660 Page 312
5272 What is Pride but an high, and undue opinion of our selves? Whether it be upon the account of some gifts of common Providence, such as Riches, Honours, &c. or common gifts of the Spirit, such as knowledge, the gift of prayer, or prophecying, or (which indeed is the worst of all) upon the opinion of some conceited righteousness in our selves, or some spiritual power, and abilities we have, What is Pride but an high, and undue opinion of our selves? Whither it be upon the account of Some Gifts of Common Providence, such as Riches, Honours, etc. or Common Gifts of the Spirit, such as knowledge, the gift of prayer, or prophesying, or (which indeed is the worst of all) upon the opinion of Some conceited righteousness in our selves, or Some spiritual power, and abilities we have, q-crq vbz n1 p-acp dt j, cc j n1 pp-f po12 n2? cs pn31 vbb p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2 pp-f j n1, d c-acp n2, ng1, av cc j n2 pp-f dt n1, d c-acp n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vvg, cc (r-crq av vbz dt js pp-f d) p-acp dt n1 pp-f d vvn n1 p-acp po12 n2, cc d j n1, cc n2 pns12 vhb, (30) sermon (DIV2) 650 Page 307
5273 or judge our selves to have; or judge our selves to have; cc vvb po12 n2 pc-acp vhi; (30) sermon (DIV2) 650 Page 307
5274 the latter is Spiritual Pride, nor is any thing more opposite to the truth, and Grace of the Gospel; the latter is Spiritual Pride, nor is any thing more opposite to the truth, and Grace of the Gospel; dt d vbz j n1, ccx vbz d n1 av-dc j-jn p-acp dt n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1; (30) sermon (DIV2) 650 Page 307
5275 the whole design of the Gospel, is to exalt Christ as the Lord our righteousness, and our strength, and our great duty is to accept him in that notion, the Whole Design of the Gospel, is to exalt christ as the Lord our righteousness, and our strength, and our great duty is to accept him in that notion, dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1, vbz pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp dt n1 po12 n1, cc po12 n1, cc po12 j n1 vbz pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp d n1, (30) sermon (DIV2) 650 Page 308
5276 nor indeed can he be truly received in any other notion; now can it be reasonably imagined, that he whose arm useth to bring Salvation; nor indeed can he be truly received in any other notion; now can it be reasonably imagined, that he whose arm uses to bring Salvation; ccx av vmb pns31 vbb av-j vvn p-acp d j-jn n1; av vmb pn31 vbi av-j vvn, cst pns31 rg-crq n1 vvz pc-acp vvi n1; (30) sermon (DIV2) 650 Page 308
5277 when he looketh and seeth there is none to save, should bring Salvation to a Soul, that apprehends it hath no need at all of him, he hath done enough for it, in giving it a reasonable Soul, when he looks and sees there is none to save, should bring Salvation to a Soul, that apprehends it hath no need At all of him, he hath done enough for it, in giving it a reasonable Soul, c-crq pns31 vvz cc vvz a-acp vbz pix pc-acp vvi, vmd vvi n1 p-acp dt n1, cst vvz pn31 vhz dx n1 p-acp d pp-f pno31, pns31 vhz vdn av-d p-acp pn31, p-acp vvg pn31 dt j n1, (30) sermon (DIV2) 650 Page 308
5278 and the Preaching of the Gospel. These are now some of those great Evils, that are consequential to this error imbibed by the Soul; and the Preaching of the Gospel. These Are now Some of those great Evils, that Are consequential to this error imbibed by the Soul; cc dt vvg pp-f dt n1. d vbr av d pp-f d j n2-jn, cst vbr j p-acp d n1 vvn p-acp dt n1; (30) sermon (DIV2) 650 Page 308
5279 but you will say to me: but you will say to me: cc-acp pn22 vmb vvi p-acp pno11: (30) sermon (DIV2) 650 Page 308
5280 what can a Man or Woman in his or her natural state do in order to his being drawn by Divine Grace? To this I answer, what can a Man or Woman in his or her natural state do in order to his being drawn by Divine Grace? To this I answer, q-crq vmb dt n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 cc po31 j n1 vdb p-acp n1 p-acp po31 vbg vvn p-acp j-jn n1? p-acp d pns11 vvb, (30) sermon (DIV2) 650 Page 308
5281 1. He may not oppose or set himself against the workings of this Divine Grace. 2. He may do some things that may be conducive. 1. He may not oppose or Set himself against the workings of this Divine Grace. 2. He may do Some things that may be conducive. crd pns31 vmb xx vvi cc vvi px31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d j-jn n1. crd pns31 vmb vdi d n2 cst vmb vbi j. (30) sermon (DIV2) 651 Page 308
5282 1. In the first place do not resist the Grace of God, nor set your selves in opposition to it; 1. In the First place do not resist the Grace of God, nor Set your selves in opposition to it; crd p-acp dt ord n1 vdb xx vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, ccx vvb po22 n2 p-acp n1 p-acp pn31; (30) sermon (DIV2) 653 Page 308
5283 You will say then, can Grace be resisted, did not you tell us it is powerful, and shall be obeyed? I answer. You will say then, can Grace be resisted, did not you tell us it is powerful, and shall be obeyed? I answer. pn22 vmb vvi av, vmb n1 vbi vvn, vdd xx pn22 vvi pno12 pn31 vbz j, cc vmb vbi vvn? pns11 vvb. (30) sermon (DIV2) 653 Page 308
5284 I did tell you that Grace is powerful, and cannot be finally resisted, but it may be a long time resisted and opposed. I did tell you that Grace is powerful, and cannot be finally resisted, but it may be a long time resisted and opposed. pns11 vdd vvi pn22 d n1 vbz j, cc vmbx vbi av-j vvd, p-acp pn31 vmb vbi dt j n1 vvn cc vvn. (30) sermon (DIV2) 654 Page 308
5285 The holy Spirit, is the most potent agent, and must at last overcome, but it may be vexed and grieved. The holy Spirit, is the most potent agent, and must At last overcome, but it may be vexed and grieved. dt j n1, vbz dt av-ds j n1, cc vmb p-acp ord vvn, cc-acp pn31 vmb vbi vvn cc vvn. (30) sermon (DIV2) 654 Page 308
5286 I know what some will say; I know what Some will say; pns11 vvb q-crq d vmb vvi; (30) sermon (DIV2) 654 Page 308
5287 what if I do resist, if I do oppose it, if God hath determined me to lise, and to Grace, what if I do resist, if I do oppose it, if God hath determined me to lise, and to Grace, r-crq cs pns11 vdb vvi, cs pns11 vdb vvi pn31, cs np1 vhz vvn pno11 p-acp fw-fr, cc pc-acp vvi, (30) sermon (DIV2) 654 Page 308
5288 as the means, it shall at last overcome? I answer that is true, but yet it is no vain counsel to give any to advise them to take heed of such resistings, as the means, it shall At last overcome? I answer that is true, but yet it is no vain counsel to give any to Advice them to take heed of such resistings, c-acp dt n2, pn31 vmb p-acp ord vvn? pns11 vvb cst vbz j, cc-acp av pn31 vbz dx j n1 pc-acp vvi d pc-acp vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f d n2-vvg, (30) sermon (DIV2) 654 Page 308
5289 and vexings of the Spirit of God, as it is capable of, and that upon a threefold account. and vexings of the Spirit of God, as it is capable of, and that upon a threefold account. cc n2-vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp pn31 vbz j pp-f, cc cst p-acp dt j n1. (30) sermon (DIV2) 654 Page 308
5306 and resistances to the Spirit of Grace may keep thee much longer under the Spirit of bondage; and resistances to the Spirit of Grace may keep thee much longer under the Spirit of bondage; cc n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi pno21 d av-jc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (30) sermon (DIV2) 656 Page 309
5291 those who plead so highly for a power in man to what is Spiritually good, lay a great stress upon their fancy, that if we do not allow this, we make the destruction of a Sinner to be from God, not from himself, those who plead so highly for a power in man to what is Spiritually good, lay a great stress upon their fancy, that if we do not allow this, we make the destruction of a Sinner to be from God, not from himself, d r-crq vvb av av-j p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp r-crq vbz av-j j, vvd dt j n1 p-acp po32 n1, cst cs pns12 vdb xx vvi d, pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vbi p-acp np1, xx p-acp px31, (30) sermon (DIV2) 655 Page 308
5292 but they do not consider two things. 1. That whatsoever destruction we derive from Adam, is from our selves, for in Adam all died (saith the Apostle.) God is neither bound to restore unto us the Grace he once gave us, but they do not Consider two things. 1. That whatsoever destruction we derive from Adam, is from our selves, for in Adam all died (Says the Apostle.) God is neither bound to restore unto us the Grace he once gave us, cc-acp pns32 vdb xx vvi crd n2. crd cst r-crq n1 pns12 vvb p-acp np1, vbz p-acp po12 n2, c-acp p-acp np1 d vvn (vvz dt n1.) np1 vbz av-dx vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12 dt n1 pns31 a-acp vvd pno12, (30) sermon (DIV2) 655 Page 308
5293 and we lost, nor yet unjust in requiring of us the exercise of that power, which we once had of his gift, and we lost, nor yet unjust in requiring of us the exercise of that power, which we once had of his gift, cc pns12 vvd, ccx av j p-acp vvg pp-f pno12 dt n1 pp-f d n1, r-crq pns12 a-acp vhd pp-f po31 n1, (30) sermon (DIV2) 655 Page 308
5294 and have lost through our own default (for the default of our first Parent in whom we all sinned, and have lost through our own default (for the default of our First Parent in whom we all sinned, cc vhb vvn p-acp po12 d n1 (c-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 ord n1 p-acp ro-crq pns12 d vvn, (30) sermon (DIV2) 655 Page 308
5295 and dyed was our own.) 2. That the resistance of the holy Spirit in its more common Grace and operations is a sufficient clearing of God in the condemnation of Sinners, and died was our own.) 2. That the resistance of the holy Spirit in its more Common Grace and operations is a sufficient clearing of God in the condemnation of Sinners, cc vvd vbds po12 d.) crd cst dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp po31 av-dc j n1 cc n2 vbz dt j n-vvg pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, (30) sermon (DIV2) 655 Page 309
5296 though he doth not give out his effectual Grace; he hath said, that to him that hath shall be given. though he does not give out his effectual Grace; he hath said, that to him that hath shall be given. cs pns31 vdz xx vvi av po31 j n1; pns31 vhz vvn, cst p-acp pno31 cst vhz vmb vbi vvn. (30) sermon (DIV2) 655 Page 309
5297 The sense of which (tho Mat. 13. and in the parallel Text it may be to him that hath any thing of special distinguishing grace, shall be more given of the same nature and kind yet) is plainly, Mat. 25. 29. (where it is used in the exposition of the parable of the Talents) To him that improveth what he hath, and may very well be interpreted into a promise of further Grace to him that makes a good improvement of common Grace. The sense of which (though Mathew 13. and in the parallel Text it may be to him that hath any thing of special distinguishing grace, shall be more given of the same nature and kind yet) is plainly, Mathew 25. 29. (where it is used in the exposition of the parable of the Talents) To him that improveth what he hath, and may very well be interpreted into a promise of further Grace to him that makes a good improvement of Common Grace. dt n1 pp-f r-crq (cs np1 crd cc p-acp dt n1 n1 pn31 vmb vbi p-acp pno31 cst vhz d n1 pp-f j j-vvg n1, vmb vbi av-dc vvn pp-f dt d n1 cc n1 av) vbz av-j, np1 crd crd (c-crq pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n2) p-acp pno31 cst vvz r-crq pns31 vhz, cc vmb av av vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f jc n1 p-acp pno31 cst vvz dt j n1 pp-f j n1. (30) sermon (DIV2) 655 Page 309
5298 The justice of Gods judgment upon those of Hierusalem was from this manifested to the world. The Justice of God's judgement upon those of Jerusalem was from this manifested to the world. dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp d pp-f np1 vbds p-acp d vvn p-acp dt n1. (30) sermon (DIV2) 655 Page 309
5299 That Christ would ofttimes have gathered them as an Hen gathereth her Chickens under her wings, but they would not. That christ would ofttimes have gathered them as an Hen gathereth her Chickens under her wings, but they would not. cst np1 vmd av vhi vvn pno32 p-acp dt n1 vvz po31 n2 p-acp po31 n2, cc-acp pns32 vmd xx. (30) sermon (DIV2) 655 Page 309
5300 If a man must be ruined, yet surely he should not ruine himself. If a man must be ruined, yet surely he should not ruin himself. cs dt n1 vmb vbi vvn, av av-j pns31 vmd xx vvi px31. (30) sermon (DIV2) 655 Page 309
5301 2. Secondly, Tho if thou beest one ordained to life, the Grace of God towards thee shall not be finally resisted; 2. Secondly, Though if thou Best one ordained to life, the Grace of God towards thee shall not be finally resisted; crd ord, av cs pns21 vb2s crd vvn p-acp n1, dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno21 vmb xx vbi av-j vvn; (30) sermon (DIV2) 656 Page 309
5302 yet thy resistances, and opposition may make the new birth, much harder, and more full of pain to thee. yet thy resistances, and opposition may make the new birth, much harder, and more full of pain to thee. av po21 n2, cc n1 vmb vvi dt j n1, av-d av-jc, cc av-dc j pp-f n1 p-acp pno21. (30) sermon (DIV2) 656 Page 309
5303 It is a most certain truth, that the foundation of God standeth sure, the Lord knoweth who are his, It is a most certain truth, that the Foundation of God Stands sure, the Lord Knoweth who Are his, pn31 vbz dt av-ds j n1, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz j, dt n1 vvz r-crq vbr png31, (30) sermon (DIV2) 656 Page 309
5304 and not one of those whom the Father hath by his Eternal gift given to Christ shall be lost, they may for a time oppose and resist the motions, and not one of those whom the Father hath by his Eternal gift given to christ shall be lost, they may for a time oppose and resist the motions, cc xx pi pp-f d ro-crq dt n1 vhz p-acp po31 j n1 vvn p-acp np1 vmb vbi vvn, pns32 vmb p-acp dt n1 vvi cc vvi dt n2, (30) sermon (DIV2) 656 Page 309
5305 and knockings of his Spirit, but it shall at last overcome them, but the Soul in its coming unto Christ, usually meets with the Spirit of bondage, making it to fear before it receiveth the Spirit of adoption, teaching it to cry Abba Father. Now thy opposition, and knockings of his Spirit, but it shall At last overcome them, but the Soul in its coming unto christ, usually meets with the Spirit of bondage, making it to Fear before it receives the Spirit of adoption, teaching it to cry Abba Father. Now thy opposition, cc vvg|vbz pp-f po31 n1, cc-acp pn31 vmb p-acp ord vvn pno32, cc-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n-vvg p-acp np1, av-j vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvg pn31 pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31 vvz dt n1 pp-f n1, vvg pn31 pc-acp vvi np1 n1. av po21 n1, (30) sermon (DIV2) 656 Page 309
5308 whether they have not found the oppositions and resistances which they have made, to the knocks, whither they have not found the oppositions and resistances which they have made, to the knocks, cs pns32 vhb xx vvn dt n2 cc n2 r-crq pns32 vhb vvn, p-acp dt n2, (30) sermon (DIV2) 656 Page 309
5309 and motions of the Holy Spirit, have not lain heavy upon them, before they have been able to discern a gracious acceptation; and motions of the Holy Spirit, have not lain heavy upon them, before they have been able to discern a gracious acceptation; cc n2 pp-f dt j n1, vhb xx vvn j p-acp pno32, c-acp pns32 vhb vbn j pc-acp vvi dt j n1; (30) sermon (DIV2) 656 Page 309
5310 whether when their faith in Christ hath got above their other sins, the follies, and vanities of their youth, they have not found it stick here. whither when their faith in christ hath god above their other Sins, the follies, and vanities of their youth, they have not found it stick Here. cs c-crq po32 n1 p-acp np1 vhz vvn p-acp po32 j-jn n2, dt n2, cc n2 pp-f po32 n1, pns32 vhb xx vvn pn31 vvi av. (30) sermon (DIV2) 656 Page 309
5311 They could hope in Christ, and in the free and infinite Grace of God through him, were it not that they remember, They could hope in christ, and in the free and infinite Grace of God through him, were it not that they Remember, pns32 vmd vvi p-acp np1, cc p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno31, vbdr pn31 xx cst pns32 vvb, (30) sermon (DIV2) 656 Page 309
5312 how often they refused the tenders of Grace, and put off the holy Spirit, knocking at the door of their hearts. how often they refused the tenders of Grace, and put off the holy Spirit, knocking At the door of their hearts. c-crq av pns32 vvd dt n2 pp-f n1, cc vvd a-acp dt j n1, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2. (30) sermon (DIV2) 656 Page 309
5313 Now what knowest thou O Christian but that thou art an elect vessel, one ordained to eternal life, and salvation, if so, thou shalt certainly be brought home to Christ, and be saved, notwithstanding thy present resistance and opposition, Now what Knowest thou O Christian but that thou art an elect vessel, one ordained to Eternal life, and salvation, if so, thou shalt Certainly be brought home to christ, and be saved, notwithstanding thy present resistance and opposition, av q-crq vv2 pns21 fw-fr njp p-acp cst pns21 vb2r dt vvb n1, crd vvn p-acp j n1, cc n1, cs av, pns21 vm2 av-j vbi vvn av-an p-acp np1, cc vbi vvn, p-acp po21 j n1 cc n1, (30) sermon (DIV2) 656 Page 310
5314 but it may be as through fire, why shouldest thou make thy new birth more painful, and difficult? but it may be as through fire, why Shouldst thou make thy new birth more painful, and difficult? cc-acp pn31 vmb vbi c-acp p-acp n1, uh-crq vmd2 pns21 vvi po21 j n1 av-dc j, cc j? (30) sermon (DIV2) 656 Page 310
5315 3. Thirdly, When thy Soul is brought home to God (if ever thou seest that happy hour) it will while thou livest he a grief of heart unto thee, to think how long thou didst oppose, 3. Thirdly, When thy Soul is brought home to God (if ever thou See that happy hour) it will while thou Livest he a grief of heart unto thee, to think how long thou didst oppose, crd ord, c-crq po21 n1 vbz vvn av-an p-acp np1 (cs av pns21 vv2 d j n1) pn31 vmb cs pns21 vv2 pns31 dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno21, pc-acp vvi c-crq av-j pns21 vdd2 vvi, (30) sermon (DIV2) 657 Page 310
5316 and resist the Grace of God, bringing Salvation in the tenders of it to thy Soul. The People of God, have their sad, and resist the Grace of God, bringing Salvation in the tenders of it to thy Soul. The People of God, have their sad, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, vvg n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f pn31 p-acp po21 n1 dt n1 pp-f np1, vhb po32 j, (30) sermon (DIV2) 657 Page 310
5317 and dark hours, as well as their hours of light and comfort, they will tell you from their own experience, that when they reflect a sad Eye upon their former ways, they find nothing lying more sad and heavy upon their Souls, and dark hours, as well as their hours of Light and Comfort, they will tell you from their own experience, that when they reflect a sad Eye upon their former ways, they find nothing lying more sad and heavy upon their Souls, cc j n2, c-acp av c-acp po32 n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, pns32 vmb vvi pn22 p-acp po32 d n1, cst c-crq pns32 vvb dt j n1 p-acp po32 j n2, pns32 vvb pix vvg av-dc j cc j p-acp po32 n2, (30) sermon (DIV2) 657 Page 310
5318 than their so long resisting, and opposing the Grace of God, before they submitted to it, to all their sins they have added this great iniquity, that when the Lord said to them, than their so long resisting, and opposing the Grace of God, before they submitted to it, to all their Sins they have added this great iniquity, that when the Lord said to them, cs po32 av j vvg, cc vvg dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp pns32 vvd p-acp pn31, p-acp d po32 n2 pns32 vhb vvn d j n1, cst c-crq dt n1 vvd p-acp pno32, (30) sermon (DIV2) 657 Page 310
5319 yet Believe and you shall be saved, they to go on in their sinful courses, put off the Spirit of God from day to day, yet Believe and you shall be saved, they to go on in their sinful courses, put off the Spirit of God from day to day, av vvb cc pn22 vmb vbi vvn, pns32 p-acp vvi a-acp p-acp po32 j n2, vvd a-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1, (30) sermon (DIV2) 657 Page 310
5320 and sent him sad away from their Souls, and why should Christians make themselves matter of trouble and sorrow hereafter, and sent him sad away from their Souls, and why should Christians make themselves matter of trouble and sorrow hereafter, cc vvd pno31 j av p-acp po32 n2, cc q-crq vmd np1 vvi px32 n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 av, (30) sermon (DIV2) 657 Page 310
5321 how graciously soever God will deal with their Souls? O therefore let all that wish well to their own Souls, be so far from opposing, how graciously soever God will deal with their Souls? O Therefore let all that wish well to their own Souls, be so Far from opposing, c-crq av-j av np1 vmb vvi p-acp po32 n2? sy av vvb d cst vvb av p-acp po32 d n2, vbb av av-j p-acp vvg, (30) sermon (DIV2) 657 Page 310
5322 or hindering the drawings of Divine Grace, as to do what in them lies in order to the obtaining of them; or hindering the drawings of Divine Grace, as to do what in them lies in order to the obtaining of them; cc vvg dt n2-vvg pp-f j-jn n1, c-acp pc-acp vdi r-crq p-acp pno32 vvz p-acp n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f pno32; (30) sermon (DIV2) 657 Page 310
5323 you will say unto me, what is that, what can we do either, as to the hindering or obtaining them? you will say unto me, what is that, what can we do either, as to the hindering or obtaining them? pn22 vmb vvi p-acp pno11, q-crq vbz d, r-crq vmb pns12 vdi d, c-acp p-acp dt vvg cc vvg pno32? (30) sermon (DIV2) 657 Page 310
5324 1. First, As you may hinder these influences by omitting your attendance upon hearing the word: 1. First, As you may hinder these influences by omitting your attendance upon hearing the word: crd ord, p-acp pn22 vmb vvi d n2 p-acp vvg po22 n1 p-acp vvg dt n1: (30) sermon (DIV2) 658 Page 310
5325 so you may by your conscientious attendance upon it, do something in order to the obtaining of it. so you may by your conscientious attendance upon it, do something in order to the obtaining of it. av pn22 vmb p-acp po22 j n1 p-acp pn31, vdb pi p-acp n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f pn31. (30) sermon (DIV2) 658 Page 310
5326 I observe that the blind men in the Gospel, observed, and placed themselves in Christs walks, the way wherein he was to go. I observe that the blind men in the Gospel, observed, and placed themselves in Christ walks, the Way wherein he was to go. pns11 vvb cst dt j n2 p-acp dt n1, vvn, cc vvn px32 p-acp npg1 n2, dt n1 c-crq pns31 vbds pc-acp vvi. (30) sermon (DIV2) 658 Page 310
5327 He that conscientiously waiteth upon the preaching of the Word, placeth himself in the way wherein Christ useth to go. He that conscientiously waits upon the preaching of the Word, places himself in the Way wherein christ uses to go. pns31 cst av-j vvz p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1, vvz px31 p-acp dt n1 c-crq np1 vvz pc-acp vvi. (30) sermon (DIV2) 658 Page 310
5328 He that walks to the Ale-house, or to his worldly business, or abideth in his House, He that walks to the Alehouse, or to his worldly business, or Abideth in his House, pns31 cst vvz p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp po31 j n1, cc vvz p-acp po31 n1, (30) sermon (DIV2) 658 Page 310
5329 when he should walk to a Sermon, is out of Christs walk, and as this is in his own power to avoid, when he should walk to a Sermon, is out of Christ walk, and as this is in his own power to avoid, c-crq pns31 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1, vbz av pp-f npg1 n1, cc c-acp d vbz p-acp po31 d n1 pc-acp vvi, (30) sermon (DIV2) 658 Page 310
5330 so by not avoiding, he hindereth divine drawings. so by not avoiding, he hindereth divine drawings. av p-acp xx vvg, pns31 vvz j-jn n2-vvg. (30) sermon (DIV2) 658 Page 310
5331 The Preaching of the Word is the ordinance of God for the Salvation of the Elect, The Preaching of the Word is the Ordinance of God for the Salvation of the Elect, dt vvg pp-f dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvn, (30) sermon (DIV2) 658 Page 310
5332 when Christ was lifted up, he by this drew all those Gentiles that were converted to the faith of Christ; when christ was lifted up, he by this drew all those Gentiles that were converted to the faith of christ; c-crq np1 vbds vvn a-acp, pns31 p-acp d vvd d d n2-j cst vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (30) sermon (DIV2) 658 Page 310
5333 you know in the drawing of a thing by a Cord, there is necessary, a Cord to draw with, which must de fastned to the thing we would draw, you know in the drawing of a thing by a Cord, there is necessary, a Cord to draw with, which must de fastened to the thing we would draw, pn22 vvb p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vbz j, dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp, r-crq vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pns12 vmd vvi, (30) sermon (DIV2) 658 Page 310
5334 when it is fastned, he that draweth must put to his strength, it is not the Cord that draweth, when it is fastened, he that draws must put to his strength, it is not the Cord that draws, c-crq pn31 vbz vvn, pns31 cst vvz vmb vvi p-acp po31 n1, pn31 vbz xx dt n1 cst vvz, (30) sermon (DIV2) 658 Page 311
5335 but the power and strength of the mans arm that useth the Cord. That which is drawn here is the Soul of man, a poor dead Soul, that hath in it no principle of Spiritual life, but the power and strength of the men arm that uses the Cord. That which is drawn Here is the Soul of man, a poor dead Soul, that hath in it no principle of Spiritual life, cc-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1 cst vvz dt n1 d r-crq vbz vvn av vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, dt j j n1, cst vhz p-acp pn31 dx n1 pp-f j n1, (30) sermon (DIV2) 658 Page 311
5336 and of itself cannot come to Christ. and of itself cannot come to christ. cc pp-f px31 vmbx vvi p-acp np1. (30) sermon (DIV2) 658 Page 311
5337 He that draweth is God, the holy Spirit of God, and that by the power of an everlasting arm; He that draws is God, the holy Spirit of God, and that by the power of an everlasting arm; pns31 cst vvz vbz n1, dt j n1 pp-f np1, cc cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1; (30) sermon (DIV2) 658 Page 311
5338 but now the Cord is the word of God (so God hath ordained) either some terrible word of threatning, but now the Cord is the word of God (so God hath ordained) either Some terrible word of threatening, cc-acp av dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 (av np1 vhz vvn) d d j n1 pp-f vvg, (30) sermon (DIV2) 658 Page 311
5339 or some comfortable word of promise, some word of God, is by the holy Spirit fastned upon the Soul, by this the Soul is drawn, or Some comfortable word of promise, Some word of God, is by the holy Spirit fastened upon the Soul, by this the Soul is drawn, cc d j n1 pp-f n1, d n1 pp-f np1, vbz p-acp dt j n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, p-acp d dt n1 vbz vvn, (30) sermon (DIV2) 658 Page 311
5340 yet not by the force of the Word, but by the power of the Spirit making use of the Word; yet not by the force of the Word, but by the power of the Spirit making use of the Word; av xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvg n1 pp-f dt n1; (30) sermon (DIV2) 658 Page 311
5341 now he who neglects the reading, or hearing of the word, hinders his own drawing, he rejecteth and refuseth the Cord, which though alone, it would not draw the Soul, now he who neglects the reading, or hearing of the word, hinders his own drawing, he rejecteth and Refuseth the Cord, which though alone, it would not draw the Soul, av pns31 r-crq vvz dt n-vvg, cc vvg pp-f dt n1, vvz po31 d vvg, pns31 vvz cc vvz dt n1, r-crq cs av-j, pn31 vmd xx vvi dt n1, (30) sermon (DIV2) 658 Page 311
5342 yet is the mean, the Cord in the hand of the Spirit, by which ordinarily Souls are drawn that do come to Christ. yet is the mean, the Cord in the hand of the Spirit, by which ordinarily Souls Are drawn that do come to christ. av vbz dt j, dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp r-crq av-j n2 vbr vvn d vdb vvi p-acp np1. (30) sermon (DIV2) 658 Page 311
5343 On the other side those Souls that are diligent, and careful to read and hear the Word of God, where it is interpreted, On the other side those Souls that Are diligent, and careful to read and hear the Word of God, where it is interpreted, p-acp dt j-jn n1 d n2 cst vbr j, cc j pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, c-crq pn31 vbz vvn, (30) sermon (DIV2) 658 Page 311
5344 and applied with most tendency to the conversion of Souls, though he doth nothing ultimately, and applied with most tendency to the conversion of Souls, though he does nothing ultimately, cc vvd p-acp ds n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, cs pns31 vdz pix av-j, (30) sermon (DIV2) 658 Page 311
5345 and efficiently, yet he doth much, in a way of means in order to his drawing unto Christ. This is the first way. and efficiently, yet he does much, in a Way of means in order to his drawing unto christ. This is the First Way. cc av-j, av pns31 vdz d, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp n1 p-acp po31 vvg p-acp np1. d vbz dt ord n1. (30) sermon (DIV2) 658 Page 311
5346 2. As a man may hinder the drawings of God, by quenching the motions of the holy Spirit, 2. As a man may hinder the drawings of God, by quenching the motions of the holy Spirit, crd p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi dt n2-vvg pp-f np1, p-acp vvg dt n2 pp-f dt j n1, (30) sermon (DIV2) 659 Page 311
5347 and giving a deaf ear to the knocks of it, or delaying its obedience to them, suffering vain company, and giving a deaf ear to the knocks of it, or delaying its Obedience to them, suffering vain company, cc vvg dt j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f pn31, cc vvg po31 n1 p-acp pno32, vvg j n1, (30) sermon (DIV2) 659 Page 311
5348 or worldly cares to choke the motions of the Spirit, and wear out the impressions of the word: or worldly Cares to choke the motions of the Spirit, and wear out the impressions of the word: cc j n2 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc vvi av dt n2 pp-f dt n1: (30) sermon (DIV2) 659 Page 311
5349 so he may further them by favouring them, retaining such impressions, and whetting the word upon his heart. so he may further them by favouring them, retaining such impressions, and whetting the word upon his heart. av pns31 vmb av-jc pno32 p-acp vvg pno32, vvg d n2, cc vvg dt n1 p-acp po31 n1. (30) sermon (DIV2) 659 Page 311
5350 There is scarce any person who is a constant attender upon the Preaching of the word, There is scarce any person who is a constant attender upon the Preaching of the word, pc-acp vbz av-j d n1 r-crq vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1, (30) sermon (DIV2) 659 Page 311
5351 but at some time ot other will find some discourse more than ordinarily affecting him, but At Some time It other will find Some discourse more than ordinarily affecting him, cc-acp p-acp d n1 zz j-jn n1 vvi d n1 av-dc cs av-jn vvg pno31, (30) sermon (DIV2) 659 Page 311
5352 and making some more than ordinary impressions upon him, now if when a man findeth this, he endeavoureth to stifle this conviction, and making Some more than ordinary impressions upon him, now if when a man finds this, he endeavoureth to stifle this conviction, cc vvg d dc cs j n2 p-acp pno31, av cs c-crq dt n1 vvz d, pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi d n1, (30) sermon (DIV2) 659 Page 311
5353 or wear off this impression, and to work his Soul out of the trouble of it, he hereby opposeth and resisteth the drawings of Divine Grace. or wear off this impression, and to work his Soul out of the trouble of it, he hereby Opposeth and Resisteth the drawings of Divine Grace. cc vvb a-acp d n1, cc pc-acp vvi po31 n1 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f pn31, pns31 av vvz cc vvz dt n2-vvg pp-f j-jn n1. (30) sermon (DIV2) 659 Page 311
5354 〈 … 〉 the other side, if he withdraws himself, fits alone, meditateth upon what he hath heard, searcheth the Scriptures to see if it be according to what is revealed there, 〈 … 〉 the other side, if he withdraws himself, fits alone, meditateth upon what he hath herd, Searches the Scriptures to see if it be according to what is revealed there, 〈 … 〉 dt j-jn n1, cs pns31 vvz px31, vvz av-j, vvz p-acp r-crq pns31 vhz vvn, vvz dt n2 pc-acp vvi cs pn31 vbb vvg p-acp q-crq vbz vvn a-acp, (30) sermon (DIV2) 659 Page 311
5355 and when worldly business would put it out of his thoughts, if he endeavours again to bring it to his remembrance, and when worldly business would put it out of his thoughts, if he endeavours again to bring it to his remembrance, cc c-crq j n1 vmd vvi pn31 av pp-f po31 n2, cs pns31 vvz av pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp po31 n1, (30) sermon (DIV2) 659 Page 311
5356 and setcheth it again into his thoughts, desiring it may have its perfect work. This man now doth what in him lieth to promove divine drawings. and setcheth it again into his thoughts, desiring it may have its perfect work. This man now does what in him lies to promove divine drawings. cc vvz pn31 av p-acp po31 n2, vvg pn31 vmb vhi po31 j n1. d n1 av vdz q-crq p-acp pno31 vvz pc-acp vvi j-jn n2-vvg. (30) sermon (DIV2) 659 Page 311
5357 Thirdly, As a man or woman may hinder God's drawings, by walking contrary to his or her Light: Thirdly, As a man or woman may hinder God's drawings, by walking contrary to his or her Light: ord, c-acp dt n1 cc n1 vmb vvi npg1 n2-vvg, p-acp vvg n-jn p-acp png31 cc po31 n1: (30) sermon (DIV2) 660 Page 312
5358 So they may promove them, by walking up to their Light and Power. The Soul that is drawn to Christ is alive, and yet dead: So they may promove them, by walking up to their Light and Power. The Soul that is drawn to christ is alive, and yet dead: av pns32 vmb vvi pno32, p-acp vvg a-acp p-acp po32 n1 cc n1. dt n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp np1 vbz j, cc av j: (30) sermon (DIV2) 660 Page 312
5359 Alive as a natural rational Soul, dead as to God and Goodness. And this answereth an obvious and ordinary Objection, viz. What can a dead Soul do? The Answer is easie, it can do nothing so far as it is dead; Alive as a natural rational Soul, dead as to God and goodness. And this Answers an obvious and ordinary Objection, viz. What can a dead Soul do? The Answer is easy, it can do nothing so Far as it is dead; j p-acp dt j j n1, j c-acp pc-acp np1 cc n1. cc d vvz dt j cc j n1, n1 q-crq vmb dt j n1 vdb? dt n1 vbz j, pn31 vmb vdi pix av av-j c-acp pn31 vbz j; (30) sermon (DIV2) 660 Page 312
5360 but though the natural man be spiritually dead, yet considered as a man, a rational creature, he is alive; but though the natural man be spiritually dead, yet considered as a man, a rational creature, he is alive; cc-acp cs dt j n1 vbb av-j j, av vvn p-acp dt n1, dt j n1, pns31 vbz j; (30) sermon (DIV2) 660 Page 312
5361 and though he can do nothing that is spiritually good, because he is dead in sin; yet he may do something that is morally, and rationally good, because he is rationally alive, and under the power and conduct of reason in a great measure. and though he can do nothing that is spiritually good, Because he is dead in since; yet he may do something that is morally, and rationally good, Because he is rationally alive, and under the power and conduct of reason in a great measure. cc cs pns31 vmb vdi pix cst vbz av-j j, c-acp pns31 vbz j p-acp n1; av pns31 vmb vdi pi cst vbz av-j, cc av-j j, c-acp pns31 vbz av-j j, cc p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j n1. (30) sermon (DIV2) 660 Page 312
5362 He hath some Natural Light; he hath a further revealed Light by and in the Gospel; He hath Some Natural Light; he hath a further revealed Light by and in the Gospel; pns31 vhz d j n1; pns31 vhz dt jc vvn j p-acp cc p-acp dt n1; (30) sermon (DIV2) 660 Page 312
5363 and though he hath not a power to live up to all the Light which the Gospel shews him; and though he hath not a power to live up to all the Light which the Gospel shows him; cc cs pns31 vhz xx dt n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp d dt j r-crq dt n1 vvz pno31; (30) sermon (DIV2) 660 Page 312
5364 yet he hath a power to sin against that Light, to which he might walk up, yet he hath a power to sin against that Light, to which he might walk up, av pns31 vhz dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vmd vvi a-acp, (30) sermon (DIV2) 660 Page 312
5366 It is very possible, and too too ordinary for men when God draws one way, to suffer their passions, their vile affections and lusts, to draw another; It is very possible, and too too ordinary for men when God draws one Way, to suffer their passion, their vile affections and Lustiest, to draw Another; pn31 vbz av j, cc av av j c-acp n2 c-crq np1 vvz crd n1, pc-acp vvi po32 n2, po32 j n2 cc n2, pc-acp vvi j-jn; (30) sermon (DIV2) 660 Page 312
5367 and in doing it, to triumph over their reason. This is highly provocative of God. There is a great question about the power and freedom of man's will by nature. and in doing it, to triumph over their reason. This is highly provocative of God. There is a great question about the power and freedom of Man's will by nature. cc p-acp vdg pn31, pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n1. d vbz av-j j pp-f np1. pc-acp vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f ng1 n1 p-acp n1. (30) sermon (DIV2) 660 Page 312
5368 Sober Divines say, the unregenerate man hath no power, no freedom to what is truly, and spiritually good. Sobrium Divines say, the unregenerate man hath no power, no freedom to what is truly, and spiritually good. j n2-jn vvb, dt j n1 vhz dx n1, dx n1 p-acp r-crq vbz av-j, cc av-j j. (30) sermon (DIV2) 660 Page 312
5369 If any power, or freedom may be allowed to the unrenewed will ▪ certainly it is most proper to assert it at such a time, If any power, or freedom may be allowed to the unrenewed will ▪ Certainly it is most proper to assert it At such a time, cs d n1, cc n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt j-vvn n1 ▪ av-j pn31 vbz av-ds j p-acp vvb pn31 p-acp d dt n1, (30) sermon (DIV2) 660 Page 312
5370 when the Holy Spirit moveth most strongly, by its impulses and convictions. The unregenerate man at such a time more than another hath in his power to resist his lusts and motions to sin, when the Holy Spirit moves most strongly, by its impulses and convictions. The unregenerate man At such a time more than Another hath in his power to resist his Lustiest and motions to since, c-crq dt j n1 vvz av-ds av-j, p-acp po31 vvz cc n2. dt j n1 p-acp d dt n1 av-dc cs j-jn vhz p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n2 cc n2 p-acp n1, (30) sermon (DIV2) 660 Page 312
5371 and give up himself to God; and give up himself to God; cc vvb a-acp px31 p-acp np1; (30) sermon (DIV2) 660 Page 312
5372 if he will now resist this Light, and not to his power use this help, he thereby hindereth God's drawings. if he will now resist this Light, and not to his power use this help, he thereby hindereth God's drawings. cs pns31 vmb av vvi d n1, cc xx p-acp po31 n1 vvi d n1, pns31 av vvz npg1 n2-vvg. (30) sermon (DIV2) 660 Page 312
5373 Suppose a man in a Pir, and weak, and not able to get out; Suppose a man in a Pir, and weak, and not able to get out; vvb dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc j, cc xx j pc-acp vvi av; (30) sermon (DIV2) 660 Page 312
5374 some strength he hath while he lies still, to hold back, but none to raise himself upward, to get out: Some strength he hath while he lies still, to hold back, but none to raise himself upward, to get out: d n1 pns31 vhz cs pns31 vvz av, pc-acp vvi av, cc-acp pix pc-acp vvi px31 av-j, pc-acp vvi av: (30) sermon (DIV2) 660 Page 312
5375 When a Cord is fastened about him, if instead of yielding himself, he holds back what he can; When a Cord is fastened about him, if instead of yielding himself, he holds back what he can; c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno31, cs av pp-f vvg px31, pns31 vvz av r-crq pns31 vmb; (30) sermon (DIV2) 660 Page 312
5376 this man now hinders the charitable drawing that others more strong would lend him. this man now hinders the charitable drawing that Others more strong would lend him. d n1 av vvz dt j vvg d n2-jn av-dc j vmd vvi pno31. (30) sermon (DIV2) 660 Page 312
5377 Fourthly and lastly, Pray to God that he would draw you out of the horrible Pit, and miry Clay. Fourthly and lastly, Pray to God that he would draw you out of the horrible Pit, and miry Clay. ord cc ord, vvb p-acp np1 cst pns31 vmd vvi pn22 av pp-f dt j n1, cc j n1. (30) sermon (DIV2) 661 Page 312
5378 It is the Holy Spirit that draweth; and Christ tells us, that he giveth the Holy Spirit to those that ask him. It is the Holy Spirit that draws; and christ tells us, that he gives the Holy Spirit to those that ask him. pn31 vbz dt j n1 cst vvz; cc np1 vvz pno12, cst pns31 vvz dt j n1 p-acp d cst vvb pno31. (30) sermon (DIV2) 661 Page 312
5379 But I shall turn my discourse to the Children of God, and shew them what is their duty, upon the consideration of this truth; But I shall turn my discourse to the Children of God, and show them what is their duty, upon the consideration of this truth; cc-acp pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, cc vvi pno32 r-crq vbz po32 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1; (30) sermon (DIV2) 661 Page 312
5380 That no Soul, unless drawn by God, either comes to, or runneth after Christ I shall open it in several particulars. That no Soul, unless drawn by God, either comes to, or Runneth After christ I shall open it in several particulars. cst dx n1, cs vvn p-acp np1, av-d vvz p-acp, cc vvz p-acp np1 pns11 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp j n2-j. (30) sermon (DIV2) 661 Page 313
5381 First, This Doctrine calleth to all who apprehend themselves to be come to Christ, to examine their Calling, whether it be such as amounts to a Divine Drawing; whether there be any thing wrought in your Souls, which flesh and blood could not reveal to you; First, This Doctrine calls to all who apprehend themselves to be come to christ, to examine their Calling, whither it be such as amounts to a Divine Drawing; whither there be any thing wrought in your Souls, which Flesh and blood could not reveal to you; ord, d n1 vvz p-acp d r-crq vvb px32 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi po32 vvg, cs pn31 vbb d c-acp n2 p-acp dt vvb vvg; cs pc-acp vbb d n1 vvn p-acp po22 n2, r-crq n1 cc n1 vmd xx vvi p-acp pn22; (30) sermon (DIV2) 662 Page 313
5382 any thing more than could be the effect of the will of the flesh, or the will of man. I have before enlarged upon this Theme, shewing you, any thing more than could be the Effect of the will of the Flesh, or the will of man. I have before enlarged upon this Theme, showing you, d n1 av-dc cs vmd vbi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1. pns11 vhb a-acp vvn p-acp d n1, vvg pn22, (30) sermon (DIV2) 662 Page 313
5383 how you may know whether your Faith be a Faith of the operation of God. The work of God upon your Souls with power. how you may know whither your Faith be a Faith of the operation of God. The work of God upon your Souls with power. c-crq pn22 vmb vvi cs po22 n1 vbb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po22 n2 p-acp n1. (30) sermon (DIV2) 662 Page 313
5384 Whether what you take to be Holiness, be the Sanctification of the Spirit. Whither what you take to be Holiness, be the Sanctification of the Spirit. cs r-crq pn22 vvb pc-acp vbi n1, vbb dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (30) sermon (DIV2) 662 Page 313
5385 You have heard that there is an Assent to the Gospel, which may be given upon meer humane testimony, You have herd that there is an Assent to the Gospel, which may be given upon mere humane testimony, pn22 vhb vvn cst pc-acp vbz dt vvi p-acp dt n1, r-crq vmb vbi vvn p-acp j j n1, (30) sermon (DIV2) 662 Page 313
5386 or upon probable Arguments of Reason; neither of which is true Faith; that there may be a Moral Righteousness, and a formal course of performing Religious Duties; or upon probable Arguments of Reason; neither of which is true Faith; that there may be a Moral Righteousness, and a formal course of performing Religious Duties; cc p-acp j n2 pp-f n1; dx pp-f r-crq vbz j n1; cst a-acp vmb vbi dt j n1, cc dt j n1 pp-f vvg j n2; (30) sermon (DIV2) 662 Page 313
5387 neither of which amount to the Sanctification of the Spirit, or a running after Christ upon his drawings. I shall here only add, that there are two or three things which may draw men to some Reformation of life, though Christ draweth not. neither of which amount to the Sanctification of the Spirit, or a running After christ upon his drawings. I shall Here only add, that there Are two or three things which may draw men to Some Reformation of life, though christ draws not. av-dx pp-f r-crq vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt vvg p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n2-vvg. pns11 vmb av av-j vvi, cst a-acp vbr crd cc crd n2 r-crq vmb vvi n2 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, cs np1 vvz xx. (30) sermon (DIV2) 662 Page 313
5388 1. The interests of mens bodily lives, and healths, and estates. 1. The interests of men's bodily lives, and healths, and estates. crd dt n2 pp-f ng2 j n2, cc n2, cc n2. (30) sermon (DIV2) 663 Page 313
5389 Temperance, Sobriety, Chastity, are Virtues, in the practice of which men are concerned, as to these; Temperance, Sobriety, Chastity, Are Virtues, in the practice of which men Are concerned, as to these; n1, n1, n1, vbr n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f r-crq n2 vbr vvn, c-acp p-acp d; (30) sermon (DIV2) 663 Page 313
5390 and though indeed lusts have so far fermented in some debaucht persons, that these interests will not draw them to such a Reformation, and though indeed Lustiest have so Far fermented in Some debauched Persons, that these interests will not draw them to such a Reformation, cc cs av n2 vhb av av-j vvn p-acp d j-vvn n2, cst d n2 vmb xx vvi pno32 p-acp d dt n1, (30) sermon (DIV2) 663 Page 313
5391 yet in many who have not been tainted by a vitious Education, and in whom custom hath not begot a second nature, these concerns will draw much, yet in many who have not been tainted by a vicious Education, and in whom custom hath not begotten a second nature, these concerns will draw much, av p-acp d r-crq vhb xx vbn vvn p-acp dt j n1, cc p-acp ro-crq n1 vhz xx vvn dt ord n1, d vvz vmb vvi d, (30) sermon (DIV2) 663 Page 313
5392 as to which aactions Grace comes not in, (I mean special Grace•) further than to direct men to do them from a Principle of Faith, Love, and Obedience to the Will of God, and with an aim at glorifying God. as to which aactions Grace comes not in, (I mean special Grace•) further than to Direct men to do them from a Principle of Faith, Love, and obedience to the Will of God, and with an aim At glorifying God. c-acp p-acp r-crq n2 vvb vvz xx p-acp, (pns11 vvb j np1) av-jc cs pc-acp vvi n2 pc-acp vdi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, n1, cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp dt n1 p-acp vvg np1. (30) sermon (DIV2) 663 Page 313
5393 2. The Examples of others, especially such as are our Superiours, whom we honour or reverence, 2. The Examples of Others, especially such as Are our Superiors, whom we honour or Reverence, crd dt n2 pp-f n2-jn, av-j d c-acp vbr po12 n2-jn, ro-crq pns12 vvb cc n1, (30) sermon (DIV2) 664 Page 313
5394 or our near friends and companions whom we love, may have a great force upon us, that we may please them, or our near Friends and Sodales whom we love, may have a great force upon us, that we may please them, cc po12 j n2 cc n2 r-crq pns12 vvb, vmb vhi dt j n1 p-acp pno12, cst pns12 vmb vvi pno32, (30) sermon (DIV2) 664 Page 313
5395 or be like unto them, to do many things. It is of great concern with whom we converse. or be like unto them, to do many things. It is of great concern with whom we converse. cc vbi j p-acp pno32, pc-acp vdi d n2. pn31 vbz pp-f j vvi p-acp ro-crq pns12 vvb. (30) sermon (DIV2) 664 Page 313
5396 Many persons in Religion, write only by Copies, and do acts because they see others do them whom they love, admire, or have in reverence. Many Persons in Religion, write only by Copies, and do acts Because they see Others do them whom they love, admire, or have in Reverence. av-d n2 p-acp n1, vvb av-j p-acp n2, cc vdb n2 c-acp pns32 vvb n2-jn vdb pno32 r-crq pns32 vvb, vvb, cc vhb p-acp n1. (30) sermon (DIV2) 664 Page 313
5397 These Examples alone will not only bring men to a conformity to them, in a civil conversation, These Examples alone will not only bring men to a conformity to them, in a civil Conversation, np1 n2 av-j vmb xx av-j vvi n2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno32, p-acp dt j n1, (30) sermon (DIV2) 664 Page 313
5398 but also to forms of Religion and Worship. but also to forms of Religion and Worship. cc-acp av p-acp n2 pp-f n1 cc n1. (30) sermon (DIV2) 664 Page 313
5399 3. The inter st•of mens credit and applause in the World will go a great way. 3. The inter st•of men's credit and applause in the World will go a great Way. crd dt vvb av ng2 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi dt j n1. (30) sermon (DIV2) 665 Page 313
5400 Saul begs of Samuel to honour him before the People. Saul begs of Samuel to honour him before the People. np1 vvz pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1. (30) sermon (DIV2) 665 Page 313
5401 The Pharisees sought the praise of men, rather than that of God; and indeed this is the general cause of Hypocrisie. The Pharisees sought the praise of men, rather than that of God; and indeed this is the general cause of Hypocrisy. dt np2 vvd dt n1 pp-f n2, av-c cs cst pp-f np1; cc av d vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1. (30) sermon (DIV2) 665 Page 314
5402 This happens more generally when Religion is in fashion and credit with the world. I might instance in several other things, but these are sufficient. This happens more generally when Religion is in fashion and credit with the world. I might instance in several other things, but these Are sufficient. np1 vvz av-dc av-j c-crq n1 vbz p-acp n1 cc vvi p-acp dt n1. pns11 vmd n1 p-acp j j-jn n2, cc-acp d vbr j. (30) sermon (DIV2) 665 Page 314
5403 Try therefore and examine your Souls, and rest not till you find what may evidence to you, that you are indeed drawn by Christ. Try Therefore and examine your Souls, and rest not till you find what may evidence to you, that you Are indeed drawn by christ. vvb av cc vvb po22 n2, cc vvb xx c-acp pn22 vvb r-crq vmb n1 p-acp pn22, cst pn22 vbr av vvn p-acp np1. (30) sermon (DIV2) 665 Page 314
5404 Secondly, This Doctrine calls to all the People of God for Humility; indeed it evidenceth Humility a necessary ingredient into Saintship. Secondly, This Doctrine calls to all the People of God for Humility; indeed it Evidenceth Humility a necessary ingredient into Saintship. ord, d n1 vvz p-acp d dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1; av pn31 vvz n1 dt j n1 p-acp n1. (30) sermon (DIV2) 666 Page 314
5405 A proud Child of God is a contradiction. A proud Child of God is a contradiction. dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbz dt n1. (30) sermon (DIV2) 666 Page 314
5406 Grace leaves the Soul nothing to boast in, nothing to be proud of Is he come to Christ? He had never come, Grace leaves the Soul nothing to boast in, nothing to be proud of Is he come to christ? He had never come, n1 vvz dt n1 pix pc-acp vvi p-acp, pix pc-acp vbi j pp-f vbz pns31 vvn p-acp np1? pns31 vhd av-x vvn, (30) sermon (DIV2) 666 Page 314
5407 if the Father had not drawn him: if the Father had not drawn him: cs dt n1 vhd xx vvn pno31: (30) sermon (DIV2) 666 Page 314
5408 Doth he run after him faster than another? he had never run, if he had not been drawn. Does he run After him faster than Another? he had never run, if he had not been drawn. vdz pns31 vvn p-acp pno31 jc cs j-jn? pns31 vhd av-x vvn, cs pns31 vhd xx vbn vvn. (30) sermon (DIV2) 666 Page 314
5409 There were some in the Church of Corinth, who were puffed up, who despised Paul, and thought of themselves above what they ought to think; There were Some in the Church of Corinth, who were puffed up, who despised Paul, and Thought of themselves above what they ought to think; pc-acp vbdr d p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbdr vvn a-acp, r-crq vvd np1, cc n1 pp-f px32 a-acp r-crq pns32 vmd pc-acp vvi; (30) sermon (DIV2) 666 Page 314
5410 they were full, they were rich, they had need of nothing. they were full, they were rich, they had need of nothing. pns32 vbdr j, pns32 vbdr j, pns32 vhd n1 pp-f pix. (30) sermon (DIV2) 666 Page 314
5411 Observe the Argument by which the Apostle humbleththem, 1 Cor. 4. 7. Who hath made thee to differ from another? Or, What hast thou which thou hast not received? And if thou hast received it, Observe the Argument by which the Apostle humbleththem, 1 Cor. 4. 7. Who hath made thee to differ from Another? Or, What hast thou which thou hast not received? And if thou hast received it, vvb dt n1 p-acp r-crq dt n1 n1, crd np1 crd crd r-crq vhz vvn pno21 pc-acp vvi p-acp j-jn? cc, q-crq vh2 pns21 r-crq pns21 vh2 xx vvn? cc cs pns21 vh2 vvn pn31, (30) sermon (DIV2) 666 Page 314
5412 why dost thou glory as if thou hadst not received it? Art thou come to Christ? and is not thy neighbour? What follows from hence, why dost thou glory as if thou Hadst not received it? Art thou come to christ? and is not thy neighbour? What follows from hence, q-crq vd2 pns21 vvi c-acp cs pns21 vhd2 xx vvn pn31? vb2r pns21 vvb p-acp np1? cc vbz xx po21 n1? q-crq vvz p-acp av, (30) sermon (DIV2) 666 Page 314
5413 but (as the Apostle to the Romans saith) that to thee God hath been more good, to him more severe. but (as the Apostle to the Romans Says) that to thee God hath been more good, to him more severe. cc-acp (c-acp dt n1 p-acp dt np1 vvz) cst p-acp pno21 np1 vhz vbn av-dc j, p-acp pno31 av-dc j. (30) sermon (DIV2) 666 Page 314
5414 Hast thou come of thy self, or in thy own strength? Christ hoth told us; Hast thou come of thy self, or in thy own strength? christ hoth told us; vh2 pns21 vvn pp-f po21 n1, cc p-acp po21 d n1? np1 zz vvn pno12; (30) sermon (DIV2) 666 Page 314
5415 That no man cometh to the Son, but he whom the Father draweth. That no man comes to the Son, but he whom the Father draws. cst dx n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, cc-acp pns31 ro-crq dt n1 vvz. (30) sermon (DIV2) 666 Page 314
5416 Every one as he is learned and taught of the Father, cometh unto the Son. He who is not drawn, is the object of thy pity, Every one as he is learned and taught of the Father, comes unto the Son. He who is not drawn, is the Object of thy pity, d crd c-acp pns31 vbz j cc vvn pp-f dt n1, vvz p-acp dt n1 pns31 r-crq vbz xx vvn, vbz dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, (30) sermon (DIV2) 666 Page 314
5417 and deserveth thy prayers, thy good counsel and exhortations, all the help thou canst give him; and deserveth thy Prayers, thy good counsel and exhortations, all the help thou Canst give him; cc vvz po21 n2, po21 j n1 cc n2, d dt n1 pns21 vm2 vvi pno31; (30) sermon (DIV2) 666 Page 314
5418 but thou hast no reason to triumph, or boast, or glory over him; had not the Lord drawn thee, thou hadst been in the same circumstances that he, but thou hast no reason to triumph, or boast, or glory over him; had not the Lord drawn thee, thou Hadst been in the same Circumstances that he, cc-acp pns21 vh2 dx n1 pc-acp vvi, cc vvi, cc n1 p-acp pno31; vhd xx dt n1 vvn pno21, pns21 vhd2 vbn p-acp dt d n2 cst pns31, (30) sermon (DIV2) 666 Page 314
5419 as as much a stranger to Christ as he is. It is grace, special grace which alone maketh the difference betwixt thee and him. as as much a stranger to christ as he is. It is grace, special grace which alone makes the difference betwixt thee and him. c-acp c-acp d dt jc p-acp np1 c-acp pns31 vbz. pn31 vbz n1, j n1 r-crq av-j vvz dt n1 p-acp pno21 cc pno31. (30) sermon (DIV2) 666 Page 314
5420 Dost thou find thy self more strong and able than another to resist a motion to sin, Dost thou find thy self more strong and able than Another to resist a motion to since, vd2 pns21 vvi po21 n1 av-dc j cc j cs j-jn pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp n1, (30) sermon (DIV2) 666 Page 314
5421 whether from the lusts of thy own heart, or from the suggestions of of the Devil, whither from the Lustiest of thy own heart, or from the suggestions of of the devil, cs p-acp dt n2 pp-f po21 d n1, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f pp-f dt n1, (30) sermon (DIV2) 666 Page 314
5422 or from the World? Thou standest when another is overcome and falleth. or from the World? Thou Standest when Another is overcome and falls. cc p-acp dt n1? pns21 vv2 c-crq j-jn vbz vvn cc vvz. (30) sermon (DIV2) 666 Page 314
5423 Dost thou find more ability to spiritual duties, more freedom and liveliness in the performance of them? still all this is from grace: Dost thou find more ability to spiritual duties, more freedom and liveliness in the performance of them? still all this is from grace: vd2 pns21 vvi dc n1 p-acp j n2, dc n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32? av d d vbz p-acp n1: (30) sermon (DIV2) 666 Page 314
5424 Without Christ thou couldest do nothing; thou hast no reason to glory, because what thou hast is received; Without christ thou Couldst do nothing; thou hast no reason to glory, Because what thou hast is received; p-acp np1 pns21 vmd2 vdi pix; pns21 vh2 dx n1 p-acp n1, c-acp r-crq pns21 vh2 vbz vvn; (30) sermon (DIV2) 666 Page 314
5425 what thou dost is by grace, which thou hast received. what thou dost is by grace, which thou hast received. r-crq pns21 vd2 vbz p-acp n1, r-crq pns21 vh2 vvn. (30) sermon (DIV2) 666 Page 314
5427 and the life which I now live in the flesh, I live by the Faith of the Son of God. and the life which I now live in the Flesh, I live by the Faith of the Son of God. cc dt n1 r-crq pns11 av vvi p-acp dt n1, pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (30) sermon (DIV2) 666 Page 315
5428 So as the Child of God hath nothing to glory in, nothing to boast and triumph over his weaker Brother; So as the Child of God hath nothing to glory in, nothing to boast and triumph over his Weaker Brother; av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vhz pix p-acp n1 p-acp, pix pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp po31 jc n1; (30) sermon (DIV2) 666 Page 315
5429 for, if he differs, it is grace alone makes him to differ. for, if he differs, it is grace alone makes him to differ. p-acp, cs pns31 vvz, pn31 vbz n1 av-j vvz pno31 pc-acp vvi. (30) sermon (DIV2) 666 Page 315
5430 Thirdly, This notion calleth upon the People of God to bless the Lord, if at any time they find their hearts more inabled to run after God, Psal. 18. 29. By thee (saith David) I have run, Thirdly, This notion calls upon the People of God to bless the Lord, if At any time they find their hearts more enabled to run After God, Psalm 18. 29. By thee (Says David) I have run, ord, d n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, cs p-acp d n1 pns32 vvb po32 n2 av-dc vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, np1 crd crd p-acp pno21 (vvz np1) pns11 vhb vvn, (30) sermon (DIV2) 667 Page 315
5431 or I have broken through a Troop; and by my God have I leaped over a wall. or I have broken through a Troop; and by my God have I leapt over a wall. cc pns11 vhb vvn p-acp dt n1; cc p-acp po11 n1 vhb pns11 vvn p-acp dt n1. (30) sermon (DIV2) 667 Page 315
5432 David owns there to God his Victory over his fleshly enemies; David owns there to God his Victory over his fleshly enemies; np1 vvz a-acp p-acp np1 po31 n1 p-acp po31 j n2; (30) sermon (DIV2) 667 Page 315
5433 but a Christian's Warfare is more spiritual, against Principalities and Powers, against spiritual Enemies, mighty Temptations, strong Motions to sin; but a Christian's Warfare is more spiritual, against Principalities and Powers, against spiritual Enemies, mighty Temptations, strong Motions to since; cc-acp dt njpg1 n1 vbz av-dc j, p-acp n2 cc n2, p-acp j n2, j n2, j n2 p-acp n1; (30) sermon (DIV2) 667 Page 315
5434 doth he at any time get a Victory against them? certainly he is obliged to give God the glory, does he At any time get a Victory against them? Certainly he is obliged to give God the glory, vdz pns31 p-acp d n1 vvb dt n1 p-acp pno32? av-j pns31 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi np1 dt n1, (30) sermon (DIV2) 667 Page 315
5435 for it is by him that he breaketh through the Troops of the Prince of darkness. for it is by him that he breaks through the Troops of the Prince of darkness. c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp pno31 cst pns31 vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1. (30) sermon (DIV2) 667 Page 315
5436 Hath he difficult duties to perform, and hath he found a strength to perform them, still the glory is due unto God; Hath he difficult duties to perform, and hath he found a strength to perform them, still the glory is due unto God; vhz pns31 j n2 pc-acp vvi, cc vhz pns31 vvn dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno32, av dt n1 vbz j-jn p-acp np1; (30) sermon (DIV2) 667 Page 315
5437 for by him he leapeth over the wall. It is an expression of David 's, Psal. 87. 7. All my springs are in thee. for by him he leapeth over the wall. It is an expression of David is, Psalm 87. 7. All my springs Are in thee. c-acp p-acp pno31 pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1. pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz, np1 crd crd d po11 n2 vbr p-acp pno21. (30) sermon (DIV2) 667 Page 315
5438 Our spiritual life is maintained from many springs. A spring of pardoning grace, because of our renewing guilt. Our spiritual life is maintained from many springs. A spring of pardoning grace, Because of our renewing guilt. po12 j n1 vbz vvn p-acp d n2. dt n1 pp-f vvg n1, c-acp pp-f po12 vvg n1. (30) sermon (DIV2) 667 Page 315
5439 A spring of renewing and sanctifying grace, because of the frequent lustings of the flesh against the Spirit, and our being brought so often into a captivity to the Law of our members. A spring of renewing and sanctifying grace, Because of the frequent lustings of the Flesh against the Spirit, and our being brought so often into a captivity to the Law of our members. dt n1 pp-f vvg cc j-vvg n1, c-acp pp-f dt j n2-vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc po12 vbg vvn av av p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2. (30) sermon (DIV2) 667 Page 315
5440 Springs of strengthening, quickening, comforting grace, because of accidents which weaken our strength, make us dull and heavy in the service of God, Springs of strengthening, quickening, comforting grace, Because of accidents which weaken our strength, make us dull and heavy in the service of God, vvz pp-f vvg, j-vvg, vvg n1, c-acp pp-f n2 r-crq vvi po12 n1, vvb pno12 j cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (30) sermon (DIV2) 667 Page 315
5441 and often to walk in the dark, and see no light. Now all our fresh springs are in Christ; and often to walk in the dark, and see no Light. Now all our fresh springs Are in christ; cc av pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j, cc vvb dx n1. av d po12 j n2 vbr p-acp np1; (30) sermon (DIV2) 667 Page 315
5442 whither then but to God should we go with our homage, for any influence of grace received? God laid it to the charge of the Israelites, Hos. 2. 8. that they did not know that he gave them their Corn, whither then but to God should we go with our homage, for any influence of grace received? God laid it to the charge of the Israelites, Hos. 2. 8. that they did not know that he gave them their Corn, q-crq av cc-acp p-acp np1 vmd pns12 vvi p-acp po12 n1, p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 vvn? np1 vvd pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt np2, np1 crd crd d pns32 vdd xx vvi cst pns31 vvd pno32 po32 n1, (30) sermon (DIV2) 667 Page 315
5443 and Wine, and Oil, and Silver, and Gold. and Wine, and Oil, and Silver, and Gold. cc n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1. (30) sermon (DIV2) 667 Page 315
5444 Great evils followed this ignorance. 1. God had not that glory which was due unto him for it. Great evils followed this ignorance. 1. God had not that glory which was due unto him for it. j n2-jn vvn d n1. crd np1 vhd xx d n1 r-crq vbds j-jn p-acp pno31 c-acp pn31. (30) sermon (DIV2) 667 Page 315
5445 2 They made an ill use of them, they multiplied them for Baal. 3. They by this means provoked God to deprive them of those mercies. 2 They made an ill use of them, they multiplied them for Baal. 3. They by this means provoked God to deprive them of those Mercies. crd pns32 vvd dt j-jn n1 pp-f pno32, pns32 vvd pno32 p-acp np1. crd pns32 p-acp d n2 vvn np1 pc-acp vvi pno32 pp-f d n2. (30) sermon (DIV2) 667 Page 315
5446 Those who do not know, that is, do not believe that their fresh springs of grace are from God, cannot give God the glory of them, Those who do not know, that is, do not believe that their fresh springs of grace Are from God, cannot give God the glory of them, d r-crq vdb xx vvi, cst vbz, vdb xx vvi cst po32 j n2 pp-f n1 vbr p-acp np1, vmbx vvi np1 dt n1 pp-f pno32, (30) sermon (DIV2) 667 Page 315
5447 nor will think themselves so concerned, to use them for the honour and glory of God; nor will think themselves so concerned, to use them for the honour and glory of God; ccx vmb vvi px32 av vvd, pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1; (30) sermon (DIV2) 667 Page 315
5448 the not doing of which will provoke God• to deprive them of them. the not doing of which will provoke God• to deprive them of them. cs xx vdg pp-f r-crq vmb vvi np1 pc-acp vvi pno32 pp-f pno32. (30) sermon (DIV2) 667 Page 315
5449 I cannot understand, how those who derive all their good motions from their own wills, should understand themselves obliged further than to sacrifice to their own Net and Yarn, I cannot understand, how those who derive all their good motions from their own wills, should understand themselves obliged further than to sacrifice to their own Net and Yarn, pns11 vmbx vvi, c-crq d r-crq vvb d po32 j n2 p-acp po32 d n2, vmd vvi px32 vvn av-jc cs pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 d n1 cc n1, (30) sermon (DIV2) 667 Page 315
5450 and to applaud themselves instead of giving glory to God. and to applaud themselves instead of giving glory to God. cc pc-acp vvi px32 av pp-f vvg n1 p-acp np1. (30) sermon (DIV2) 667 Page 316
5451 What have they to praise God for, saving only for making them reasonable creatures, and so leaving them to the power and freedom of their own natural faculties? What have they to praise God for, Saving only for making them reasonable creatures, and so leaving them to the power and freedom of their own natural faculties? q-crq vhb pns32 pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp, vvg av-j p-acp vvg pno32 j n2, cc av vvg pno32 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 d j n2? (30) sermon (DIV2) 667 Page 316
5452 Fourthly and lastly, This notion calleth upon all the Children of God to eye and to use Christ, as the fountain both of their spiritual life and strength. Fourthly and lastly, This notion calls upon all the Children of God to eye and to use christ, as the fountain both of their spiritual life and strength. ord cc ord, d n1 vvz p-acp d dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp vvb cc p-acp vvb np1, c-acp dt n1 av-d pp-f po32 j n1 cc n1. (30) sermon (DIV2) 668 Page 316
5453 Christ is the All in all to, and in all his Saints. christ is the All in all to, and in all his Saints. np1 vbz dt d p-acp d p-acp, cc p-acp d po31 n2. (30) sermon (DIV2) 668 Page 316
5454 He is the Lord their Righteousness, that is, their All as to Justification: The Lord their strength, that is, He is the Lord their Righteousness, that is, their All as to Justification: The Lord their strength, that is, pns31 vbz dt n1 po32 n1, cst vbz, po32 d c-acp p-acp n1: dt n1 po32 n1, cst vbz, (30) sermon (DIV2) 668 Page 316
5455 as to Sanctification, and in Heaven he will also be to them All in All. They shall be ever with the Lord: that's their All in Heaven. But here is our infirmity, that we do not eye Christ in this notion. as to Sanctification, and in Heaven he will also be to them All in All. They shall be ever with the Lord: that's their All in Heaven. But Here is our infirmity, that we do not eye christ in this notion. c-acp p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1 pns31 vmb av vbi p-acp pno32 d p-acp d pns32 vmb vbi av p-acp dt n1: d po32 d p-acp n1. p-acp av vbz po12 n1, cst pns12 vdb xx n1 np1 p-acp d n1. (30) sermon (DIV2) 668 Page 316
5456 Hence our doubts, and fears, because of our guilt of sin, and imperfection in duty; Hence our doubts, and fears, Because of our guilt of since, and imperfection in duty; av po12 n2, cc n2, c-acp pp-f po12 n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 p-acp n1; (30) sermon (DIV2) 668 Page 316
5457 hence our despondencies as to the Promises, if our Souls be but a little spiritually sick, we prophesie to our selves no less than spiritual death. hence our Despondencies as to the Promises, if our Souls be but a little spiritually sick, we prophesy to our selves no less than spiritual death. av po12 n2 a-acp p-acp dt vvz, cs po12 n2 vbb p-acp dt j av-j j, pns12 vvb p-acp po12 n2 av-dx av-dc cs j n1. (30) sermon (DIV2) 668 Page 316
5458 We shall one day die by the hand of our tempter, or by the power of our lusts. We shall one day die by the hand of our tempter, or by the power of our Lustiest. pns12 vmb crd n1 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2. (30) sermon (DIV2) 668 Page 316
5459 Here we do not act like our Father Abraham; he did not consider the deadness of his own body, Here we do not act like our Father Abraham; he did not Consider the deadness of his own body, av pns12 vdb xx vvi av-j po12 n1 np1; pns31 vdd xx vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1, (30) sermon (DIV2) 668 Page 316
5460 nor the deadness of Sarah 's womb; he staggered not at the Promise through unbelief. nor the deadness of Sarah is womb; he staggered not At the Promise through unbelief. ccx dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz n1; pns31 vvd xx p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1. (30) sermon (DIV2) 668 Page 316
5461 We consider only the frame and temper of our own hearts, and what they are able to produce; We Consider only the frame and temper of our own hearts, and what they Are able to produce; pns12 vvb av-j dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 d n2, cc r-crq pns32 vbr j pc-acp vvi; (30) sermon (DIV2) 668 Page 316
5462 we consider not what God is able to perform, nor yet his Promise, which ensureth his willingness, that he might be faithful. we Consider not what God is able to perform, nor yet his Promise, which ensureth his willingness, that he might be faithful. pns12 vvb xx r-crq n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi, ccx av po31 n1, r-crq vvz po31 n1, cst pns31 vmd vbi j. (30) sermon (DIV2) 668 Page 316
5463 Fear not (said God to his People) for I am with thee; fear not (said God to his People) for I am with thee; vvb xx (vvd np1 p-acp po31 n1) p-acp pns11 vbm p-acp pno21; (30) sermon (DIV2) 668 Page 316
5464 be not dismaid, for I am thy God, I will strengthen thee, and uphold thee with the hand of my Righteousness, Isa. 41. 10. & v. 14. Fear not thou worm Jacob, and you men of Israel, for I am thy Redeemer. be not dismayed, for I am thy God, I will strengthen thee, and uphold thee with the hand of my Righteousness, Isaiah 41. 10. & v. 14. fear not thou worm Jacob, and you men of Israel, for I am thy Redeemer. vbb xx vvn, c-acp pns11 vbm po21 np1, pns11 vmb vvi pno21, cc vvi pno21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, np1 crd crd cc n1 crd vvb xx pns21 n1 np1, cc pn22 n2 pp-f np1, c-acp pns11 vbm po21 n1. (30) sermon (DIV2) 668 Page 316
5465 2. Use him as the fountain both of your life and strength. 2. Use him as the fountain both of your life and strength. crd vvb pno31 p-acp dt n1 av-d pp-f po22 n1 cc n1. (30) sermon (DIV2) 669 Page 316
5466 It is with the spiritual life of the Soul, as with the natural life of the Body; It is with the spiritual life of the Soul, as with the natural life of the Body; pn31 vbz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1; (30) sermon (DIV2) 669 Page 316
5467 both of them are from God's breathings: The first is from the breathings of his more common providence; both of them Are from God's breathings: The First is from the breathings of his more Common providence; d pp-f pno32 vbr p-acp npg1 n2-vvg: dt ord vbz p-acp dt n2-vvg pp-f po31 av-dc j n1; (30) sermon (DIV2) 669 Page 316
5468 the second from the breathings of his more special grace, and spiritual influence: And in the like manner, the second from the breathings of his more special grace, and spiritual influence: And in the like manner, dt ord p-acp dt n2-vvg pp-f po31 av-dc j n1, cc j n1: cc p-acp dt j n1, (30) sermon (DIV2) 669 Page 316
5469 as the former is also preserved, and maintained by God upholding our faculties, and the virtues in our meat to nourish, in our physick to heal us, as the former is also preserved, and maintained by God upholding our faculties, and the Virtues in our meat to nourish, in our physic to heal us, c-acp dt j vbz av vvn, cc vvd p-acp np1 vvg po12 n2, cc dt n2 p-acp po12 n1 pc-acp vvi, p-acp po12 n1 pc-acp vvi pno12, (30) sermon (DIV2) 669 Page 316
5470 and keeping off those accidents, which would ruine and destroy us; use him therefore as the principle and fountain of your life: and keeping off those accidents, which would ruin and destroy us; use him Therefore as the principle and fountain of your life: cc vvg a-acp d n2, r-crq vmd vvi cc vvi pno12; vvb pno31 av p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po22 n1: (30) sermon (DIV2) 669 Page 316
5471 1. By frequent addresses and applications to him: Because our natural life is from God: 1. By frequent Addresses and applications to him: Because our natural life is from God: crd p-acp j n2 cc n2 p-acp pno31: p-acp po12 j n1 vbz p-acp np1: (30) sermon (DIV2) 670 Page 316
5472 We are not excused from endeavouring to our utmost the preservation of it, whether by the use of food or physick, o• cautious avoiding what will be noxious and pernicious to it, We Are not excused from endeavouring to our utmost the preservation of it, whither by the use of food or physic, o• cautious avoiding what will be noxious and pernicious to it, pns12 vbr xx vvn p-acp vvg p-acp po12 j dt n1 pp-f pn31, cs p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, n1 j vvg r-crq vmb vbi j cc j p-acp pn31, (30) sermon (DIV2) 670 Page 316
5473 because the influence of God's blessing is not to be expected in the omission and neglect of due means, Because the influence of God's blessing is not to be expected in the omission and neglect of due means, c-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j-jn n2, (30) sermon (DIV2) 670 Page 317
5474 but from the due use of them, God concurreth with our endeavours, and use of means, but from the due use of them, God concurreth with our endeavours, and use of means, cc-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f pno32, np1 vvz p-acp po12 n2, cc n1 pp-f n2, (30) sermon (DIV2) 670 Page 317
5475 though he putteth forth an influence in order to the effect, beyond the bare vertue of the means: though he putteth forth an influence in order to the Effect, beyond the bore virtue of the means: cs pns31 vvz av dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n2: (30) sermon (DIV2) 670 Page 317
5476 so as to our spiritual life, the necessity of Christs influence in order to the preserving, so as to our spiritual life, the necessity of Christ influence in order to the preserving, av c-acp p-acp po12 j n1, dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n-vvg, (30) sermon (DIV2) 670 Page 317
5477 and upholding it, doth not infer a needlesness of our use of such means as he hath instituted, in order to that end, it only teacheth us not to trust in the means alone, and upholding it, does not infer a needlessness of our use of such means as he hath instituted, in order to that end, it only Teaches us not to trust in the means alone, cc vvg pn31, vdz xx vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 pp-f d n2 c-acp pns31 vhz vvn, p-acp n1 p-acp d n1, pn31 av-j vvz pno12 xx pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 av-j, (30) sermon (DIV2) 670 Page 317
5478 but to look beyond them unto Christ. but to look beyond them unto christ. cc-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp np1. (30) sermon (DIV2) 670 Page 317
5479 Every gracious Soul hath in itself a principle of spiritual life, as every living Body hath in it a principle of natural life, Every gracious Soul hath in itself a principle of spiritual life, as every living Body hath in it a principle of natural life, np1 j n1 vhz p-acp px31 dt n1 pp-f j n1, c-acp d j-vvg n1 vhz p-acp pn31 dt n1 pp-f j n1, (30) sermon (DIV2) 670 Page 317
5480 but as the Soul in the Body of a man may be obstructed in its operations, but as the Soul in the Body of a man may be obstructed in its operations, cc-acp c-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp po31 n2, (30) sermon (DIV2) 670 Page 317
5481 so the Soul may be clog'd in its spiritual operations, hindered by lusts, and corruptions, hindered by strong temptations and motions to sin; so the Soul may be clogged in its spiritual operations, hindered by Lustiest, and corruptions, hindered by strong temptations and motions to since; av dt n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp po31 j n2, vvn p-acp n2, cc n2, vvn p-acp j n2 cc n2 p-acp n1; (30) sermon (DIV2) 670 Page 317
5482 these may make the Soul stumble and fall, they may make it dull, heavy and inactive, weak, and sad, and dejected; these may make the Soul Stumble and fallen, they may make it dull, heavy and inactive, weak, and sad, and dejected; d vmb vvi dt n1 vvb cc vvi, pns32 vmb vvi pn31 j, j cc j, j, cc j, cc vvn; (30) sermon (DIV2) 670 Page 317
5483 here is need of Christs further drawings, in order to it we must cry unto him, we must lie in the way in which he useth to meet Souls with such dispensations. Here is need of Christ further drawings, in order to it we must cry unto him, we must lie in the Way in which he uses to meet Souls with such dispensations. av vbz n1 pp-f npg1 jc n2-vvg, p-acp n1 p-acp pn31 pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno31, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp d n2. (30) sermon (DIV2) 670 Page 317
5484 2. Keep up in your Souls a dependency upon Christ, without distrust and unbelief; 2. Keep up in your Souls a dependency upon christ, without distrust and unbelief; crd vvb a-acp p-acp po22 n2 dt n1 p-acp np1, p-acp n1 cc n1; (30) sermon (DIV2) 671 Page 317
5485 when you cannot live upon the sense of strengthening, quickning, consolatory influences, yet live upon faith, as to them; when you cannot live upon the sense of strengthening, quickening, consolatory influences, yet live upon faith, as to them; c-crq pn22 vmbx vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg, j-vvg, j n2, av vvb p-acp n1, a-acp p-acp pno32; (30) sermon (DIV2) 671 Page 317
5486 God is never so much honoured as when he is trusted, when his Servants live a dependent life upon him, for whatsoever he hath promised. God is never so much honoured as when he is trusted, when his Servants live a dependent life upon him, for whatsoever he hath promised. np1 vbz av-x av av-d vvn a-acp c-crq pns31 vbz vvn, c-crq po31 n2 vvi dt j-jn n1 p-acp pno31, p-acp r-crq pns31 vhz vvn. (30) sermon (DIV2) 671 Page 317
5487 It speaketh a great faith to live upon a promise, when we cannot live by sight; It speaks a great faith to live upon a promise, when we cannot live by sighed; pn31 vvz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, c-crq pns12 vmbx vvi p-acp n1; (30) sermon (DIV2) 671 Page 317
5488 a Christian should live by faith upon Christ as to his spiritual influences, with reference to the Enemies of his Soul, a Christian should live by faith upon christ as to his spiritual influences, with Referente to the Enemies of his Soul, dt njp vmd vvi p-acp n1 p-acp np1 c-acp p-acp po31 j n2, p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, (30) sermon (DIV2) 671 Page 317
5489 as David lived by Faith upon God, and his promises, and providence with reference to his worldly Enemies, Psal. 118. 10, 11, 12. All Nations (saith he) compassed me about, but in the name of the Lord I will destroy them: as David lived by Faith upon God, and his promises, and providence with Referente to his worldly Enemies, Psalm 118. 10, 11, 12. All nations (Says he) compassed me about, but in the name of the Lord I will destroy them: c-acp np1 vvn p-acp n1 p-acp np1, cc po31 n2, cc n1 p-acp n1 p-acp po31 j n2, np1 crd crd, crd, crd d n2 (vvz pns31) vvd pno11 a-acp, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pns11 vmb vvi pno32: (30) sermon (DIV2) 671 Page 317
5490 They compassed me about, yea they compassed me about, but in the name of the Lord I will destroy them. They compassed me about, yea they compassed me about, but in the name of the Lord I will destroy them. pns32 vvd pno11 a-acp, uh pns32 vvd pno11 a-acp, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pns11 vmb vvi pno32. (30) sermon (DIV2) 671 Page 317
5491 They compassed me about like Bees, they are quenched as the fire of Thorns, for in the name of the Lord I will destroy them. They compassed me about like Bees, they Are quenched as the fire of Thorns, for in the name of the Lord I will destroy them. pns32 vvd pno11 p-acp j n2, pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pns11 vmb vvi pno32. (30) sermon (DIV2) 671 Page 317
5492 If our strength depends upon Christs drawings, we have no reason to distrust because of our own weakness, If our strength depends upon Christ drawings, we have no reason to distrust Because of our own weakness, cs po12 n1 vvz p-acp npg1 n2-vvg, pns12 vhb dx n1 pc-acp vvi c-acp pp-f po12 d n1, (30) sermon (DIV2) 671 Page 317
5493 and have nothing to do but to do what in us lieth, depending upon Christ for his further supplies and influence. and have nothing to do but to do what in us lies, depending upon christ for his further supplies and influence. cc vhb pix pc-acp vdi cc-acp pc-acp vdi r-crq p-acp pno12 vvz, vvg p-acp np1 p-acp po31 jc n2 cc n1. (30) sermon (DIV2) 671 Page 317
5494 Sermon XXII. Canticles 1. 4. Draw me, and We will run after thee. I Have done with the Spouse's Petition, Draw me. I now come to the Argument, Sermon XXII. Canticles 1. 4. Draw me, and We will run After thee. I Have done with the Spouse's Petition, Draw me. I now come to the Argument, n1 np1. n2 crd crd vvb pno11, cc pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno21. pns11 vhb vdn p-acp dt ng1 vvb, vvb pno11. pns11 av vvb p-acp dt n1, (31) sermon (DIV2) 671 Page 318
5495 or her Promise, And we will run after thee. She begg'd her Beloved's drawing; she promiseth her own running. From the Petition I observed; or her Promise, And we will run After thee. She begged her Beloved's drawing; she promises her own running. From the Petition I observed; cc po31 n1, cc pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno21. pns31 vvd po31 ng1-vvn vvg; pns31 vvz po31 d vvg. p-acp dt vvb pns11 vvd; (31) sermon (DIV2) 672 Page 318
5496 That the Soul must be first drawn, before it will come to, or run after Christ. This I have discoursed largely. That the Soul must be First drawn, before it will come to, or run After christ. This I have discoursed largely. cst dt n1 vmb vbi ord vvn, c-acp pn31 vmb vvi p-acp, cc vvi p-acp np1. d pns11 vhb vvn av-j. (31) sermon (DIV2) 672 Page 318
5497 I come now to the second Proposition I raised from these words: Prop. That the gracious Soul being first drawn, will run after Christ. I come now to the second Proposition I raised from these words: Prop. That the gracious Soul being First drawn, will run After christ. pns11 vvb av p-acp dt ord n1 pns11 vvd p-acp d n2: np1 cst dt j n1 vbg ord vvn, vmb vvi p-acp np1. (31) sermon (DIV2) 672 Page 318
5498 Till it be drawn, it will not, it cannot run; when once drawn, it will run. Till it be drawn, it will not, it cannot run; when once drawn, it will run. p-acp pn31 vbb vvn, pn31 vmb xx, pn31 vmbx vvi; c-crq a-acp vvn, pn31 vmb vvi. (31) sermon (DIV2) 674 Page 318
5499 This Proposition I shall open, prove, and apply. In the Explication I have only the term running to open. This Proposition I shall open, prove, and apply. In the Explication I have only the term running to open. d n1 pns11 vmb vvi, vvb, cc vvi. p-acp dt n1 pns11 vhb av-j dt n1 vvg pc-acp vvi. (31) sermon (DIV2) 674 Page 318
5500 I opened the term draw largely in my Discourse upon the former Proposition, where I told you it signified, a powerful gracious influence of the Holy Spirit upon the Soul, persuading, alluring, and commanding the Soul's Obedience. I opened the term draw largely in my Discourse upon the former Proposition, where I told you it signified, a powerful gracious influence of the Holy Spirit upon the Soul, persuading, alluring, and commanding the Soul's obedience. pns11 vvd dt n1 vvi av-j p-acp po11 n1 p-acp dt j n1, c-crq pns11 vvd pn22 pn31 vvd, dt j j n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, vvg, j-vvg, cc vvg dt ng1 n1. (31) sermon (DIV2) 674 Page 318
5501 It is an act both sweet, and powerful. Sweet, for God draws with the Cords of Love, as he speaks, Jer. 31. 3. yet powerful, for the Soul is made willing; the will is not forced, but melted, renewed, It is an act both sweet, and powerful. Sweet, for God draws with the Cords of Love, as he speaks, Jer. 31. 3. yet powerful, for the Soul is made willing; the will is not forced, but melted, renewed, pn31 vbz dt n1 d j, cc j. j, p-acp np1 vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, c-acp pns31 vvz, np1 crd crd av j, p-acp dt n1 vbz vvn j; dt n1 vbz xx vvn, p-acp vvn, j-vvn, (31) sermon (DIV2) 674 Page 318
5502 and changed, and contrariwise inclined to what was before its inclination. and changed, and contrariwise inclined to what was before its inclination. cc vvn, cc av vvn p-acp r-crq vbds p-acp po31 n1. (31) sermon (DIV2) 674 Page 318
5503 So as my meaning is, that when God hath once, by the sweet and powerful influence of his Spirit upon the Soul of a man, allured, persuaded ▪ and commanded the Soul to its duty, So as my meaning is, that when God hath once, by the sweet and powerful influence of his Spirit upon the Soul of a man, allured, persuaded ▪ and commanded the Soul to its duty, av c-acp po11 n1 vbz, cst c-crq np1 vhz a-acp, p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvn, vvn ▪ cc vvd dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, (31) sermon (DIV2) 674 Page 318
5504 then it will run after him. The only question to be spoken to is, what is meant by Running. When I opened the Text, I told you of several things imported by this term, I shall now more largely discourse them then it will run After him. The only question to be spoken to is, what is meant by Running. When I opened the Text, I told you of several things imported by this term, I shall now more largely discourse them cs pn31 vmb vvi p-acp pno31. dt j n1 pc-acp vbi vvn pc-acp vbz, q-crq vbz vvn p-acp vvg. c-crq pns11 vvd dt n1, pns11 vvd pn22 pp-f j n2 vvn p-acp d n1, pns11 vmb av av-dc av-j vvi pno32 (31) sermon (DIV2) 674 Page 318
5505 1. Running implieth willingness to the motion. It implieth motion, and so is opposed to lying, or si•ting still. 1. Running Implies willingness to the motion. It Implies motion, and so is opposed to lying, or si•ting still. crd vvg vvz n1 p-acp dt n1. pn31 vvz n1, cc av vbz vvn p-acp vvg, cc vvg av. (31) sermon (DIV2) 675 Page 318
5506 It is a saying of Augustine, Certum est nos velle, quum volumus, agere quum agimur. It is a saying of Augustine, Certum est nos velle, Whom volumus, agere Whom agimur. pn31 vbz dt n-vvg pp-f np1, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-fr, fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la. (31) sermon (DIV2) 675 Page 319
5507 It is (saith he) certain, that we will, when we are made willing, that we act, when we are acted, sed ille facit ut velimus, it is God that maketh us to be willing. It is (Says he) certain, that we will, when we Are made willing, that we act, when we Are acted, sed Isle facit ut Velimus, it is God that makes us to be willing. pn31 vbz (vvz pns31) j, cst pns12 vmb, c-crq pns12 vbr vvn j, d pns12 n1, c-crq pns12 vbr vvn, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, pn31 vbz np1 cst vv2 pno12 pc-acp vbi j. (31) sermon (DIV2) 675 Page 319
5508 He giveth to will and to do. He gives to will and to do. pns31 vvz p-acp n1 cc pc-acp vdi. (31) sermon (DIV2) 675 Page 319
5509 Men may run, that are not originally willing, it is a mischief that they fear, which makes them run, Men may run, that Are not originally willing, it is a mischief that they Fear, which makes them run, n2 vmb vvi, cst vbr xx av-j j, pn31 vbz dt n1 cst pns32 vvb, r-crq vvz pno32 vvi, (31) sermon (DIV2) 675 Page 319
5510 but yet even then they move willingly, though it be a danger imminent upon them, which maketh them so willing. but yet even then they move willingly, though it be a danger imminent upon them, which makes them so willing. cc-acp av av av pns32 vvb av-j, c-acp pn31 vbb dt n1 j p-acp pno32, r-crq vvz pno32 av j. (31) sermon (DIV2) 675 Page 319
5511 But this motion is a much sweeter motion, they are made willing first, and then they move out of choice, willingly: But this motion is a much Sweeten motion, they Are made willing First, and then they move out of choice, willingly: p-acp d n1 vbz dt d jc n1, pns32 vbr vvn j ord, cc av pns32 vvb av pp-f n1, av-j: (31) sermon (DIV2) 675 Page 319
5512 until the Soul be renewed, and changed, it moveth not at all toward God, it may move to natural actions, from that principle of natural life, of which it is possessed. until the Soul be renewed, and changed, it moves not At all towards God, it may move to natural actions, from that principle of natural life, of which it is possessed. c-acp dt n1 vbb vvn, cc vvn, pn31 vvz xx p-acp d p-acp np1, pn31 vmb vvi p-acp j n2, p-acp d n1 pp-f j n1, pp-f r-crq pn31 vbz vvn. (31) sermon (DIV2) 675 Page 319
5513 It may move to moral actions, from that principle of life which every reasonable Soul is possessed of. It may move to moral actions, from that principle of life which every reasonable Soul is possessed of. pn31 vmb vvi p-acp j n2, p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 r-crq d j n1 vbz vvn pp-f. (31) sermon (DIV2) 675 Page 319
5514 But it moveth not to any truly spiritual actions, because it wanteth a principle of Spiritual life. But this being infused in regeneration, to will being given unto it, it moveth in the ways of God, But it moves not to any truly spiritual actions, Because it Wants a principle of Spiritual life. But this being infused in regeneration, to will being given unto it, it moves in the ways of God, p-acp pn31 vvz xx p-acp d av-j j n2, c-acp pn31 vvz dt n1 pp-f j n1. p-acp d vbg vvn p-acp n1, p-acp n1 vbg vvn p-acp pn31, pn31 vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, (31) sermon (DIV2) 675 Page 319
5515 and that from a principle within itself. and that from a principle within itself. cc cst p-acp dt n1 p-acp px31. (31) sermon (DIV2) 675 Page 319
5516 You (saith the Apostle, Eph. 2. 1.) hath he quickned, who were dead in trespasses and sins. You (Says the Apostle, Ephesians 2. 1.) hath he quickened, who were dead in Trespasses and Sins. pn22 (vvz dt n1, np1 crd crd) vhz pns31 vvn, r-crq vbdr j p-acp n2 cc n2. (31) sermon (DIV2) 675 Page 319
5517 It moveth not, as a meer Machine, or Instrument, from the power and force of a forreign agent, It moves not, as a mere Machine, or Instrument, from the power and force of a foreign agent, pn31 vvz xx, c-acp dt j n1, cc n1, p-acp dt n1 cc vvb pp-f dt j n1, (31) sermon (DIV2) 675 Page 319
5518 but as a living creature, from itself, and a principle within itself. but as a living creature, from itself, and a principle within itself. cc-acp c-acp dt vvg n1, p-acp px31, cc dt n1 p-acp px31. (31) sermon (DIV2) 675 Page 319
5519 Yet not without a divine influence, look as it is in natural motions, though they flow from a a principle of life in a man, yet they are not without an influence of more ordinary common providence, upholding our natural faculties; Yet not without a divine influence, look as it is in natural motions, though they flow from a a principle of life in a man, yet they Are not without an influence of more ordinary Common providence, upholding our natural faculties; av xx p-acp dt j-jn n1, vvb c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp j n2, cs pns32 vvb p-acp dt dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, av pns32 vbr xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f dc j j n1, vvg po12 j n2; (31) sermon (DIV2) 675 Page 319
5520 hence the Apostle saith of God, in him we live, move and have our being: hence the Apostle Says of God, in him we live, move and have our being: av dt n1 vvz pp-f np1, p-acp pno31 pns12 vvb, vvb cc vhb po12 n1: (31) sermon (DIV2) 675 Page 319
5521 So it is as to our Spiritual motions, the Soul moveth from the principles of Spiritual life infused into it, from the principles of the new creature, So it is as to our Spiritual motions, the Soul moves from the principles of Spiritual life infused into it, from the principles of the new creature, av pn31 vbz a-acp p-acp po12 j n2, dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n1 vvn p-acp pn31, p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j n1, (31) sermon (DIV2) 675 Page 319
5543 God commandeth that we should love h m with all our strength, Luk. 10. 27. When the Lord draweth the Soul, God commands that we should love h m with all our strength, Luk. 10. 27. When the Lord draws the Soul, np1 vvz cst pns12 vmd vvi zz sy p-acp d po12 n1, np1 crd crd c-crq dt n1 vvz dt n1, (31) sermon (DIV2) 676 Page 320
5522 but yet not without the influence of the Spirit of Grace upon it, upholding those habits of Grace, which are infused into the Soul, but yet not without the influence of the Spirit of Grace upon it, upholding those habits of Grace, which Are infused into the Soul, cc-acp av xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pn31, vvg d n2 pp-f n1, r-crq vbr vvn p-acp dt n1, (31) sermon (DIV2) 675 Page 319
5523 and exciting it to, and assisting of it in Spiritual actions. and exciting it to, and assisting of it in Spiritual actions. cc j pn31 p-acp, cc vvg pp-f pn31 p-acp j n2. (31) sermon (DIV2) 675 Page 319
5524 Without me (saith Christ) you can do nothing. he doth not say, without me you cannot do much, Without me (Says christ) you can do nothing. he does not say, without me you cannot do much, p-acp pno11 (vvz np1) pn22 vmb vdi pix. pns31 vdz xx vvi, p-acp pno11 pn22 vmbx vdi d, (31) sermon (DIV2) 675 Page 319
5525 or you cannot do great things, but you can do nothing. or you cannot do great things, but you can do nothing. cc pn22 vmbx vdi j n2, cc-acp pn22 vmb vdi pix. (31) sermon (DIV2) 675 Page 319
5526 But yet to will is present with the Soul, yea and to do, though it hath no strength to do what it would. But yet to will is present with the Soul, yea and to do, though it hath no strength to do what it would. p-acp av p-acp vmb vbz j p-acp dt n1, uh cc pc-acp vdi, cs pn31 vhz dx n1 pc-acp vdi r-crq pn31 vmd. (31) sermon (DIV2) 675 Page 319
5527 And as the Soul hath need of a daily influence of Grace, in its ordinary course of Spiritual action, so it hath need of more special and powerful influences, And as the Soul hath need of a daily influence of Grace, in its ordinary course of Spiritual actium, so it hath need of more special and powerful influences, cc c-acp dt n1 vhz n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f n1, p-acp po31 j n1 pp-f j n1, av pn31 vhz n1 pp-f dc j cc j n2, (31) sermon (DIV2) 675 Page 319
5528 when it meets with a work more difficult, for (saith the Apostle) 2 Cor. 3. 5. We are not sufficient to think one good thought as of our selves, for now our sufficiency is from God. when it meets with a work more difficult, for (Says the Apostle) 2 Cor. 3. 5. We Are not sufficient to think one good Thought as of our selves, for now our sufficiency is from God. c-crq pn31 vvz p-acp dt vvb av-dc j, p-acp (vvz dt n1) crd np1 crd crd pns12 vbr xx j pc-acp vvi crd j n1 c-acp pp-f po12 n2, c-acp av po12 n1 vbz p-acp np1. (31) sermon (DIV2) 675 Page 320
5529 This is now Gratia co-operans, co-operating Grace, in the exercises of which we are not mcerly passive, as in the reception of the first Grace; This is now Gratia Cooperans, cooperating Grace, in the exercises of which we Are not mcerly passive, as in the reception of the First Grace; d vbz av np1 j, j n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f r-crq pns12 vbr xx av-j j, a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt ord n1; (31) sermon (DIV2) 675 Page 320
5530 as it was with the Israelites in their journey towards Canaan, Numb. 9. 17. 18. &c. They kept pace with the Cloud, and with the Pillar of fire, when the Cloud moved, they moved, as it was with the Israelites in their journey towards Canaan, Numb. 9. 17. 18. etc. They kept pace with the Cloud, and with the Pillar of fire, when the Cloud moved, they moved, c-acp pn31 vbds p-acp dt np1 p-acp po32 n1 p-acp np1, j. crd crd crd av pns32 vvd n1 p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, c-crq dt n1 vvn, pns32 vvd, (31) sermon (DIV2) 675 Page 320
5531 when the Cloud stood still, they stood still. when the Cloud stood still, they stood still. c-crq dt n1 vvd av, pns32 vvd av. (31) sermon (DIV2) 675 Page 320
5532 At the Commandment of the Lord they journied, and at the Commandment of the Lord they pitched, At the Commandment of the Lord they journeyed, and At the Commandment of the Lord they pitched, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pns32 vvd, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pns32 vvd, (31) sermon (DIV2) 675 Page 320
5533 as long as the Cloud abode upon the Tabernacle, they rested in their Tents. as long as the Cloud Abided upon the Tabernacle, they rested in their Tents. c-acp av-j c-acp dt n1 n1 p-acp dt n1, pns32 vvd p-acp po32 n2. (31) sermon (DIV2) 675 Page 320
5534 And when the Cloud tarried long, upon the Tabernacle many days, then they — journied not. And when the Cloud tarried long, upon the Tabernacle many days, then they — journeyed not. cc c-crq dt n1 vvd av-j, p-acp dt n1 d n2, cs pns32 — vvn xx. (31) sermon (DIV2) 675 Page 320
5535 So it is with such as are Israelites indeed, in their spiritual motions toward the new Hierusalem, the City of God. So it is with such as Are Israelites indeed, in their spiritual motions towards the new Jerusalem, the city of God. av pn31 vbz p-acp d c-acp vbr np1 av, p-acp po32 j n2 p-acp dt j np1, dt n1 pp-f np1. (31) sermon (DIV2) 675 Page 320
5536 If the Grace of God assists not, they move not, and according to the degree of its influence, they move more, or less. If the Grace of God assists not, they move not, and according to the degree of its influence, they move more, or less. cs dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz xx, pns32 vvb xx, cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, pns32 vvb av-dc, cc av-dc. (31) sermon (DIV2) 675 Page 320
5537 But yet they move, and willingly move, though not without the co-operating and assisting Grace of God. But yet they move, and willingly move, though not without the cooperating and assisting Grace of God. p-acp av pns32 vvb, cc av-j vvi, cs xx p-acp dt j cc vvg n1 pp-f np1. (31) sermon (DIV2) 675 Page 320
5538 2. Secondly, Running implyeth strength in the motion, thus it is opposed to creeping, or walking saintly. The weak man may creep, 2. Secondly, Running Implies strength in the motion, thus it is opposed to creeping, or walking saintly. The weak man may creep, crd ord, vvg vvz n1 p-acp dt n1, av pn31 vbz vvn p-acp vvg, cc vvg av-j. dt j n1 vmb vvi, (31) sermon (DIV2) 676 Page 320
5539 and go slowly, but he cannot run. and go slowly, but he cannot run. cc vvb av-j, cc-acp pns31 vmbx vvi. (31) sermon (DIV2) 676 Page 320
5540 When the Lord draweth, the Soul will not only move towards God, and that freely and willingly, but it will move strongly; it will find strength against sin, When the Lord draws, the Soul will not only move towards God, and that freely and willingly, but it will move strongly; it will find strength against since, c-crq dt n1 vvz, dt n1 vmb xx av-j vvi p-acp np1, cc d av-j cc av-j, p-acp pn31 vmb vvi av-j; pn31 vmb vvi n1 p-acp n1, (31) sermon (DIV2) 676 Page 320
5541 and strength unto duties, Job. 17. 9. The righteous man will hold on in his way, and strength unto duties, Job. 17. 9. The righteous man will hold on in his Way, cc n1 p-acp n2, n1. crd crd dt j n1 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp po31 n1, (31) sermon (DIV2) 676 Page 320
5542 and he that is of clean hanas shall grow stronger, and stronger. and he that is of clean hanas shall grow Stronger, and Stronger. cc pns31 cst vbz pp-f j n2 vmb vvi jc, cc jc. (31) sermon (DIV2) 676 Page 320
5544 then it runneth with all its strength, loveth God with a love that is stronger than the Grave; then it believeth with a strong saith, and obeyeth with a perfect heart. While God was present with Sampson, though they tied his Hair to a Beam, then it Runneth with all its strength, loves God with a love that is Stronger than the Grave; then it Believeth with a strong Says, and Obeyeth with a perfect heart. While God was present with Sampson, though they tied his Hair to a Beam, cs pn31 vvz p-acp d po31 n1, vvz np1 p-acp dt n1 cst vbz jc cs dt j; cs pn31 vvz p-acp dt j vvz, cc vvz p-acp dt j n1. cs np1 vbds j p-acp np1, c-acp pns32 vvd po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, (31) sermon (DIV2) 676 Page 320
5545 and shut up the Gates of the City, he could carry away Beam and Gates, though he had no more then the jaw-bone of an Ass, he could with it slay a thousand men, and shut up the Gates of the city, he could carry away Beam and Gates, though he had no more then the jawbone of an Ass, he could with it slay a thousand men, cc vvd a-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, pns31 vmd vvi av n1 cc n2, c-acp pns31 vhd dx dc cs dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns31 vmd p-acp pn31 vvb dt crd n2, (31) sermon (DIV2) 676 Page 320
5546 when God was departed from him, he could not get out of his Enemies hands, though he had no such opposition; when God was departed from him, he could not get out of his Enemies hands, though he had no such opposition; c-crq np1 vbds vvn p-acp pno31, pns31 vmd xx vvi av pp-f po31 n2 n2, cs pns31 vhd dx d n1; (31) sermon (DIV2) 676 Page 320
5547 when a Soul finds the power and presence of Divine Grace, though it hath strong corruptions, when a Soul finds the power and presence of Divine Grace, though it hath strong corruptions, c-crq dt n1 vvz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j-jn n1, cs pn31 vhz j n2, (31) sermon (DIV2) 676 Page 320
5548 and meet with strong Temptations, yet they are all nothing to it, it easily over all becomes more than Conqueror. Peter at one time, at the command of Christ, walks to him upon the Sea, at another time wanting the same special assistance, is overcome by a silly Maid in the High Priests Hall; and meet with strong Temptations, yet they Are all nothing to it, it Easily over all becomes more than Conqueror. Peter At one time, At the command of christ, walks to him upon the Sea, At Another time wanting the same special assistance, is overcome by a silly Maid in the High Priests Hall; cc vvi p-acp j n2, av pns32 vbr av-d pix p-acp pn31, pn31 av-j p-acp d vvz av-dc cs n1. np1 p-acp crd n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvz p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1, p-acp j-jn n1 vvg dt d j n1, vbz vvn p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt j ng1 n1; (31) sermon (DIV2) 676 Page 320
5549 the opposite Temptation was much the same in both cases, viz. from the sear of his life, which was in as apparent danger from the Sea, as from the Enemies in the Hall of the High Priest. the opposite Temptation was much the same in both cases, viz. from the sear of his life, which was in as apparent danger from the Sea, as from the Enemies in the Hall of the High Priest. dt j-jn n1 vbds d dt d p-acp d n2, n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, r-crq vbds p-acp c-acp j n1 p-acp dt n1, a-acp p-acp dt n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1. (31) sermon (DIV2) 676 Page 321
5550 3. Running argues speed, so it is opposed to walking a footpace, or step by step. 3. Running argues speed, so it is opposed to walking a footpace, or step by step. crd vvg vvz n1, av pn31 vbz vvn p-acp vvg dt n1, cc vvb p-acp n1. (31) sermon (DIV2) 677 Page 321
5551 When the Soul is by God drawn unto him, and wants not his co-operating Grace drawing him after him, it will not only move towards God, When the Soul is by God drawn unto him, and Wants not his cooperating Grace drawing him After him, it will not only move towards God, c-crq dt n1 vbz p-acp np1 vvn p-acp pno31, cc vvz xx po31 j n1 vvg pno31 p-acp pno31, pn31 vmb xx av-j vvi p-acp np1, (31) sermon (DIV2) 677 Page 321
5552 and that with strength, and courage, but it will move with nimbleness and readiness. As it is with the body sometimes, and that with strength, and courage, but it will move with nimbleness and readiness. As it is with the body sometime, cc cst p-acp n1, cc n1, cc-acp pn31 vmb vvi p-acp n1 cc n1. p-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 av, (31) sermon (DIV2) 677 Page 321
5553 though it hath its usual strength, and be able to work as usually, yet it is seized with a torpor, though it hath its usual strength, and be able to work as usually, yet it is seized with a torpor, cs pn31 vhz po31 j n1, cc vbi j pc-acp vvi c-acp av-j, av pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, (31) sermon (DIV2) 677 Page 321
5554 and laziness, there is a dulness, and inactivity upon it: and laziness, there is a dullness, and inactivity upon it: cc n1, pc-acp vbz dt n1, cc n1 p-acp pn31: (31) sermon (DIV2) 677 Page 321
5555 So it is with the Soul, its Spiritual distemper many times, is not so much a weakness, So it is with the Soul, its Spiritual distemper many times, is not so much a weakness, av pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1, pn31|vbz j n1 d n2, vbz xx av av-d dt n1, (31) sermon (DIV2) 677 Page 321
5556 as a spiritual deadness, dulness, and inactivity, so as it wants a promptness, and readiness to its duty: as a spiritual deadness, dullness, and inactivity, so as it Wants a promptness, and readiness to its duty: c-acp dt j n1, n1, cc n1, av c-acp pn31 vvz dt n1, cc n1 p-acp po31 n1: (31) sermon (DIV2) 677 Page 321
5557 It cannot say with David, My heart is ready O God, my heart is ready, I will pray and sing Praise. It cannot say with David, My heart is ready Oh God, my heart is ready, I will pray and sing Praise. pn31 vmbx vvi p-acp np1, po11 n1 vbz j uh np1, po11 n1 vbz j, pns11 vmb vvi cc vvi n1. (31) sermon (DIV2) 677 Page 321
5558 Running argues the absence of this ill temper. Running argues the absence of this ill temper. vvg vvz dt n1 pp-f d j-jn n1. (31) sermon (DIV2) 677 Page 321
5559 If the Lord draweth the Soul, it will not only serve him, but it will serve him with a ready mind, and free Spirit; If the Lord draws the Soul, it will not only serve him, but it will serve him with a ready mind, and free Spirit; cs dt n1 vvz dt n1, pn31 vmb xx av-j vvi pno31, cc-acp pn31 vmb vvi pno31 p-acp dt j n1, cc j n1; (31) sermon (DIV2) 677 Page 321
5560 praise and duty will wait for God in the Soul; it will not only walk, but run the ways of Gods Commandments. praise and duty will wait for God in the Soul; it will not only walk, but run the ways of God's commandments. n1 cc n1 vmb vvi p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1; pn31 vmb xx av-j vvi, cc-acp vvb dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2. (31) sermon (DIV2) 677 Page 321
5561 David hath an expression to this purpose, Psal. 119. 60. I made hast, and delayed not to keep thy Commandments. David hath an expression to this purpose, Psalm 119. 60. I made haste, and delayed not to keep thy commandments. np1 vhz dt n1 p-acp d n1, np1 crd crd pns11 vvd n1, cc vvd xx pc-acp vvi po21 n2. (31) sermon (DIV2) 677 Page 321
5638 but it requireth an inlarged heart, to run after God. but it requires an enlarged heart, to run After God. cc-acp pn31 vvz dt vvn n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp np1. (31) sermon (DIV2) 682 Page 325
5562 Every Soul that loves God keepeth the Commandments of God, it is the test of our love to God. Every Soul that loves God Keepeth the commandments of God, it is the test of our love to God. d n1 cst vvz np1 vvz dt n2 pp-f np1, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp np1. (31) sermon (DIV2) 677 Page 321
5563 He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them (saith Christ, John 14 21.) he it is that loveth me. He that hath my Commandments, and Keepeth them (Says christ, John 14 21.) he it is that loves me. pns31 cst vhz po11 n2, cc vvz pno32 (vvz np1, np1 crd crd) pns31 pn31 vbz cst vvz pno11. (31) sermon (DIV2) 677 Page 321
5564 But there is a great deal of difference in mens keeping, and fulfilling the commandments of God. But there is a great deal of difference in men's keeping, and fulfilling the Commandments of God. p-acp pc-acp vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp ng2 n-vvg, cc vvg dt n2 pp-f np1. (31) sermon (DIV2) 677 Page 321
5565 The meanest, weakest Christian doth in his measure keep the Lords commandments, all the commandments of God, Psal. 119. 6. Then (saith David) shall I not be ashamed, The Meanest, Weakest Christian does in his measure keep the lords Commandments, all the Commandments of God, Psalm 119. 6. Then (Says David) shall I not be ashamed, dt js, js np1 vdz p-acp po31 n1 vvi dt n2 n2, d dt n2 pp-f np1, np1 crd crd av (vvz np1) vmb pns11 xx vbi j, (31) sermon (DIV2) 677 Page 321
5566 when I have a respect to all thy Commandments. when I have a respect to all thy commandments. c-crq pns11 vhb dt n1 p-acp d po21 n2. (31) sermon (DIV2) 677 Page 321
5567 He that hath the least of saving Grace, sets the law of the Lord in his Eye, He that hath the least of Saving Grace, sets the law of the Lord in his Eye, pns31 cst vhz dt av-ds pp-f j-vvg n1, vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, (31) sermon (DIV2) 677 Page 321
5568 and makes the word of God a light to his feet, and a Lanthorn to his paths, and hath a reverence and regard to all the commandments of God, and makes the word of God a Light to his feet, and a Lantern to his paths, and hath a Reverence and regard to all the Commandments of God, cc vvz dt n1 pp-f np1 dt n1 p-acp po31 n2, cc dt n1 p-acp po31 n2, cc vhz dt n1 cc vvi p-acp d dt n2 pp-f np1, (31) sermon (DIV2) 677 Page 321
5569 and To will is present with him, he would walk perfectly with God, but in many things he doth offend, through weakness, and To will is present with him, he would walk perfectly with God, but in many things he does offend, through weakness, cc p-acp n1 vbz j p-acp pno31, pns31 vmd vvi av-j p-acp np1, cc-acp p-acp d n2 pns31 vdz vvi, p-acp n1, (31) sermon (DIV2) 677 Page 321
5570 and in many things through a dulness, and heaviness which sometimes doth affect, and afflict his Soul, he doth not only want a strength to perform, and in many things through a dullness, and heaviness which sometime does affect, and afflict his Soul, he does not only want a strength to perform, cc p-acp d n2 p-acp dt n1, cc n1 r-crq av vdz vvi, cc vvi po31 n1, pns31 vdz xx av-j vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi, (31) sermon (DIV2) 677 Page 321
5571 but he wants a life, and quickness of Spirit in what he doth, but now if the Lord draweth, the Soul makes hast and delayeth not to keep the Commandments of God. but he Wants a life, and quickness of Spirit in what he does, but now if the Lord draws, the Soul makes haste and delayeth not to keep the commandments of God. cc-acp pns31 vvz dt n1, cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vdz, cc-acp av cs dt n1 vvz, dt n1 vvz n1 cc vvz xx pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f np1. (31) sermon (DIV2) 677 Page 322
5572 Jacob himself had forgot the vow which he had made unto God, when he fled from the face of his Brother Esau; God draweth him, saith unto him, Gen. 35. 1. Arise go up to Bethel, make there an Altar to God, &c. then Jacob made hast, Jacob himself had forgotten the Voelli which he had made unto God, when he fled from the face of his Brother Esau; God draws him, Says unto him, Gen. 35. 1. Arise go up to Bethel, make there an Altar to God, etc. then Jacob made haste, np1 px31 vhn vvn dt n1 r-crq pns31 vhd vvn p-acp np1, c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 np1; np1 vvz pno31, vvz p-acp pno31, np1 crd crd vvb vvb a-acp p-acp np1, vvb a-acp dt n1 p-acp np1, av av np1 vvn n1, (31) sermon (DIV2) 677 Page 322
5573 and delayed not, v. 2. When there is a suspension of this drawing Grace in its co-operating, and delayed not, v. 2. When there is a suspension of this drawing Grace in its cooperating, cc vvd xx, n1 crd c-crq a-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f d vvg n1 p-acp po31 j, (31) sermon (DIV2) 677 Page 322
5574 and concurring influences, the Soul moves heavily, like Pharaohs Chariots; and concurring influences, the Soul moves heavily, like Pharaohs Chariots; cc vvg n2, dt n1 vvz av-j, av-j np1 n2; (31) sermon (DIV2) 677 Page 322
5575 when the Wheels are taken off, it hath a view of its duty, and lieth under convictions as to it, when the Wheels Are taken off, it hath a view of its duty, and lies under convictions as to it, c-crq dt n2 vbr vvn a-acp, pn31 vhz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc vvz p-acp n2 c-acp p-acp pn31, (31) sermon (DIV2) 677 Page 322
5576 and it may be finds strength enough to the performance of it, but wants a readiness of mind, and it may be finds strength enough to the performance of it, but Wants a readiness of mind, cc pn31 vmb vbi vvz n1 av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, cc-acp vvz dt n1 pp-f n1, (31) sermon (DIV2) 677 Page 322
5577 and is ready when it hath a monition to duty from such as wish well to it, to say as he said to Paul, Go thy way, when I am at leisure I will send for thee. and is ready when it hath a monition to duty from such as wish well to it, to say as he said to Paul, Go thy Way, when I am At leisure I will send for thee. cc vbz j c-crq pn31 vhz dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp d c-acp vvb av p-acp pn31, pc-acp vvi c-acp pns31 vvd p-acp np1, vvb po21 n1, c-crq pns11 vbm p-acp n1 pns11 vmb vvi p-acp pno21. (31) sermon (DIV2) 677 Page 322
5578 Or tomorrow, or at such or such a time I will do it; Or tomorrow, or At such or such a time I will do it; cc av-an, cc p-acp d cc d dt n1 pns11 vmb vdi pn31; (31) sermon (DIV2) 677 Page 322
5579 as the young man in the Gospel whom Christ bid follow him, said, suffer me first to go and bury my dead; as the young man in the Gospel whom christ bid follow him, said, suffer me First to go and bury my dead; p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 ro-crq np1 vvd vvi pno31, vvd, vvb pno11 ord pc-acp vvi cc vvi po11 j; (31) sermon (DIV2) 677 Page 322
5580 So sometimes the Soul is ready to say, suffer me first to go, and do such or such a thing. So sometime the Soul is ready to say, suffer me First to go, and do such or such a thing. av av dt n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi, vvb pno11 ord pc-acp vvi, cc vdb d cc d dt n1. (31) sermon (DIV2) 677 Page 322
5581 So the Soul is ready to delay and put off good motions, but when the Lord draweth, then it maketh hast and delayeth not to keep his Commandments. So the Soul is ready to Delay and put off good motions, but when the Lord draws, then it makes haste and delayeth not to keep his commandments. np1 dt n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi cc vvi a-acp j n2, cc-acp c-crq dt n1 vvz, av pn31 vvz n1 cc vvz xx pc-acp vvi po31 n2. (31) sermon (DIV2) 677 Page 322
5582 It longeth for times of duty. It Longeth for times of duty. pn31 vvz p-acp n2 pp-f n1. (31) sermon (DIV2) 677 Page 322
5583 It is glad when they say unto it, Come, let us go up to the House of the Lord, it sayeth, It is glad when they say unto it, Come, let us go up to the House of the Lord, it Saith, pn31 vbz j c-crq pns32 vvb p-acp pn31, vvb, vvb pno12 vvi a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pn31 vvz, (31) sermon (DIV2) 677 Page 322
5584 when shall I come and appear before God? There is a time when the Soul saith, when will the Sabbath come, the hour of Prayer come, that I may appear before God, when shall I come and appear before God? There is a time when the Soul Says, when will the Sabbath come, the hour of Prayer come, that I may appear before God, c-crq vmb pns11 vvb cc vvi p-acp np1? pc-acp vbz dt n1 c-crq dt n1 vvz, c-crq vmb dt n1 vvb, dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn, cst pns11 vmb vvi p-acp np1, (31) sermon (DIV2) 677 Page 322
5585 and pour out my Soul before him? This is now when God draweth hard, when the Spirit of God cometh upon the Soul, in a more than ordinary influence: and pour out my Soul before him? This is now when God draws hard, when the Spirit of God comes upon the Soul, in a more than ordinary influence: cc vvb av po11 n1 p-acp pno31? d vbz av c-crq np1 vvz av-j, c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt av-dc cs j n1: (31) sermon (DIV2) 677 Page 322
5586 and there is a time when the Soul saith, when will the Sabbath he gone, the hour of duty be run out? This is when the Lord doth not draw in such a manner. and there is a time when the Soul Says, when will the Sabbath he gone, the hour of duty be run out? This is when the Lord does not draw in such a manner. cc pc-acp vbz dt n1 c-crq dt n1 vvz, c-crq vmb dt n1 pns31 vvn, dt n1 pp-f n1 vbb vvn av? d vbz c-crq dt n1 vdz xx vvi p-acp d dt n1. (31) sermon (DIV2) 677 Page 322
5587 The believing Soul like the flowers, opens or shuts, as the Sun of righteousness shineth more or less upon it. The believing Soul like the flowers, Opens or shuts, as the Sun of righteousness shines more or less upon it. dt j-vvg n1 av-j dt n2, vvz cc vvz, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz dc cc av-dc p-acp pn31. (31) sermon (DIV2) 677 Page 322
5588 Let me again allude to that Text, Psal. 65. 1. Praise watteth for God in Zion. Let me again allude to that Text, Psalm 65. 1. Praise watteth for God in Zion. vvb pno11 av vvi p-acp d n1, np1 crd crd n1 vvz p-acp np1 p-acp np1. (31) sermon (DIV2) 677 Page 322
5589 Praise is a rent due from our Souls to God, we farm much mercy from the great Landlord of all good, Praise is all the rent we pay. Praise is a rend due from our Souls to God, we farm much mercy from the great Landlord of all good, Praise is all the rend we pay. vvb vbz dt n1 j-jn p-acp po12 n2 p-acp np1, pns12 vvi d n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d j, vvb vbz d dt n1 pns12 vvb. (31) sermon (DIV2) 677 Page 322
5590 Now look as it is in the world, a bad tenant never hath his rent ready so it is with a bad Man, he lives upon mercy, Now look as it is in the world, a bad tenant never hath his rend ready so it is with a bad Man, he lives upon mercy, av vvb c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1, dt j n1 av-x vhz po31 n1 j av pn31 vbz p-acp dt j n1, pns31 vvz p-acp n1, (31) sermon (DIV2) 677 Page 322
5591 and it may be hath liberal portions of mercy, but God never hears of him to pay his acknowledgments. and it may be hath liberal portions of mercy, but God never hears of him to pay his acknowledgments. cc pn31 vmb vbi vhz j n2 pp-f n1, cc-acp np1 av-x vvz pp-f pno31 pc-acp vvi po31 n2. (31) sermon (DIV2) 677 Page 322
5592 A good Tenant, if the times be good, hath alwaies his rent ready for his Landlord, A good Tenant, if the times be good, hath always his rend ready for his Landlord, dt j n1, cs dt n2 vbb j, vhz av po31 n1 j p-acp po31 n1, (31) sermon (DIV2) 677 Page 322
5593 so as his rent waiteth for his Landlord: so as his rend waits for his Landlord: av c-acp po31 j-vvn vvz p-acp po31 n1: (31) sermon (DIV2) 677 Page 322
5594 but if the times be bad, even the best Tenants, though they have an heart to pay their rent, but if the times be bad, even the best Tenants, though they have an heart to pay their rend, cc-acp cs dt n2 vbb j, av dt js n2, cs pns32 vhb dt n1 pc-acp vvi po32 n1, (31) sermon (DIV2) 677 Page 322
5595 yet may not have it to pay, their Landlords may wait for their rents; so it is with the best Souls. yet may not have it to pay, their Landlords may wait for their rends; so it is with the best Souls. av vmb xx vhi pn31 p-acp vvb, po32 n2 vmb vvi p-acp po32 n2; av pn31 vbz p-acp dt js n2. (31) sermon (DIV2) 677 Page 323
5596 If the Sun of righteousness shines out clearly upon them, and the Spirit of Grace draweth powerfully, Praise waiteth for God in their Souls. If the Sun of righteousness shines out clearly upon them, and the Spirit of Grace draws powerfully, Praise waits for God in their Souls. cs dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz av av-j p-acp pno32, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz av-j, n1 vvz p-acp np1 p-acp po32 n2. (31) sermon (DIV2) 677 Page 323
5597 If not, God may wait for his Praises. Hence David so often prayeth. If not, God may wait for his Praises. Hence David so often Prayeth. cs xx, np1 vmb vvi p-acp po31 n2. av np1 av av vvz. (31) sermon (DIV2) 677 Page 323
5598 Quicken me according to thy word, Psal. 119. 25. Quicken me in thy way, v. 37. Quicken me in thy righteousness, v. 40. I have now opened the term Run. Quicken me according to thy word, Psalm 119. 25. Quicken me in thy Way, v. 37. Quicken me in thy righteousness, v. 40. I have now opened the term Run. vvb pno11 vvg p-acp po21 n1, np1 crd crd vvb pno11 p-acp po21 n1, n1 crd vvb pno11 p-acp po21 n1, n1 crd pns11 vhb av vvn dt n1 vvi. (31) sermon (DIV2) 677 Page 323
5599 The Proposition opened lies thus before you, That the Soul of a Christian, once drawn not only by the motives and arguments of the Gospel improved by the gifts of Gods Minister, The Proposition opened lies thus before you, That the Soul of a Christian, once drawn not only by the motives and Arguments of the Gospel improved by the Gifts of God's Minister, dt n1 vvn vvz av p-acp pn22, cst dt n1 pp-f dt njp, a-acp vvn xx av-j p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1, (31) sermon (DIV2) 678 Page 323
5655 hence it is, that the natural man knowing nothing of spiritual things, nor understanding the state of the Soul by nature, hence it is, that the natural man knowing nothing of spiritual things, nor understanding the state of the Soul by nature, av pn31 vbz, cst dt j n1 vvg pix pp-f j n2, ccx vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1, (31) sermon (DIV2) 684 Page 326
5600 but by the secret, and powerful influence of the Spirit of God upon it, doth no longer lie still (as the Soul dead in sin) nor move from a forreign power put forth upon it, but by the secret, and powerful influence of the Spirit of God upon it, does no longer lie still (as the Soul dead in since) nor move from a foreign power put forth upon it, cc-acp p-acp dt j-jn, cc j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pn31, vdz av-dx av-jc vvi av (c-acp dt n1 j p-acp n1) ccx n1 p-acp dt j n1 vvd av p-acp pn31, (31) sermon (DIV2) 678 Page 323
5601 but from an inward principle within itself, and that not weakly and impotently, but with might and strength, but from an inward principle within itself, and that not weakly and impotently, but with might and strength, cc-acp p-acp dt j n1 p-acp px31, cc cst xx av-j cc av-j, cc-acp p-acp n1 cc n1, (31) sermon (DIV2) 678 Page 323
5602 and that not dully, and heavily, but with life, freedom, speed, and chearfulness, after God in the way of its duty, keeping the Commandments of God with its whole heart; and that not dully, and heavily, but with life, freedom, speed, and cheerfulness, After God in the Way of its duty, keeping the commandments of God with its Whole heart; cc cst xx av-j, cc av-j, cc-acp p-acp n1, n1, n1, cc n1, c-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, vvg dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 j-jn n1; (31) sermon (DIV2) 678 Page 323
5603 being first made willing it willeth, being first set on work, it worketh, yet not of itself meerly nor principally. being First made willing it wills, being First Set on work, it works, yet not of itself merely nor principally. vbg ord vvn j pn31 vvz, vbg ord vvn p-acp n1, pn31 vvz, av xx pp-f px31 av-j ccx av-j. (31) sermon (DIV2) 678 Page 323
5604 I live (saith the Apostle) yet not I, but Christ liveth in me, and the life which I now live, I live by the faith of the Son of God. I live (Says the Apostle) yet not I, but christ lives in me, and the life which I now live, I live by the faith of the Son of God. pns11 vvb (vvz dt n1) av xx pns11, p-acp np1 vvz p-acp pno11, cc dt n1 r-crq pns11 av vvi, pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (31) sermon (DIV2) 678 Page 323
5605 I can do all things (saith the same Apostle to the Philippians) through Christ that strengtheneth me, I can do all things (Says the same Apostle to the Philippians) through christ that strengtheneth me, pns11 vmb vdi d n2 (vvz dt d n1 p-acp dt njp2) p-acp np1 cst vvz pno11, (31) sermon (DIV2) 678 Page 323
5606 and without me you can do nothing, saith Christ to his Disciples, Joh. 14. 3. The truth of this further appears from Gods Peoples promises of running upon Gods drawing, in that excellent 119 Psal. you shall find many passages of this tendency. and without me you can do nothing, Says christ to his Disciples, John 14. 3. The truth of this further appears from God's Peoples promises of running upon God's drawing, in that excellent 119 Psalm you shall find many passages of this tendency. cc p-acp pno11 pn22 vmb vdi pix, vvz np1 p-acp po31 n2, np1 crd crd dt n1 pp-f d jc n2 p-acp npg1 ng1 n2 pp-f vvg p-acp n2 vvg, p-acp cst j crd np1 pn22 vmb vvi d n2 pp-f d n1. (31) sermon (DIV2) 678 Page 323
5607 v. 32. I will run the ways of thy Commandments, when thou shalt inlarge myheart. v. 32. I will run the ways of thy commandments, when thou shalt enlarge myheart. n1 crd pns11 vmb vvi dt n2 pp-f po21 n2, c-crq pns21 vm2 vvi n1. (31) sermon (DIV2) 679 Page 323
5608 33 Teach me O Lord the way of thy ▪ Statutes, and I shall keep it unto the end. 33 Teach me Oh Lord the Way of thy ▪ Statutes, and I shall keep it unto the end. crd vvb pno11 uh n1 dt n1 pp-f po21 ▪ n2, cc pns11 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1. (31) sermon (DIV2) 679 Page 323
5609 v. 34. Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy Law, yea I shall observe it with my whole heart, v. 35. Make me to go in the paths of thy Commandments. v. 34. Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy Law, yea I shall observe it with my Whole heart, v. 35. Make me to go in the paths of thy commandments. n1 crd vvb pno11 n1, cc pns11 vmb vvi po21 n1, uh pns11 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp po11 j-jn n1, n1 crd vvb pno11 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f po21 n2. (31) sermon (DIV2) 679 Page 323
5610 v. 36. Incline my heart to thy testimonies. v. 36. Incline my heart to thy testimonies. n1 crd vvi po11 n1 p-acp po21 n2. (31) sermon (DIV2) 679 Page 323
5611 The inlarging of the heart, his prayer for giving him understanding, making him to go in the paths of Gods Commandments, &c. are but all several phrases, expressive of the drawing influences of Divine Grace, which are followed with the promises of running, keeping Gods Commandments, yea, keeping them with his whole heart, keeping them to the end. The enlarging of the heart, his prayer for giving him understanding, making him to go in the paths of God's commandments, etc. Are but all several phrases, expressive of the drawing influences of Divine Grace, which Are followed with the promises of running, keeping God's commandments, yea, keeping them with his Whole heart, keeping them to the end. dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1, po31 n1 p-acp vvg pno31 n1, vvg pno31 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2, av vbr p-acp d j n2, j pp-f dt vvg n2 pp-f j-jn n1, r-crq vbr vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f vvg, vvg npg1 n2, uh, vvg pno32 p-acp po31 j-jn n1, vvg pno32 p-acp dt n1. (31) sermon (DIV2) 679 Page 323
5612 So v. 7. I will praise thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned thy righteous Judgments. So v. 7. I will praise thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned thy righteous Judgments. av n1 crd pns11 vmb vvi pno21 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, c-crq pns11 vmb vhi vvn po21 j n2. (31) sermon (DIV2) 679 Page 323
5613 So v. 41. Let thy mercies come unto me, even thy salvation, v. 44. So shall I keep thy law continually. So v. 41. Let thy Mercies come unto me, even thy salvation, v. 44. So shall I keep thy law continually. av n1 crd vvb po21 n2 vvb p-acp pno11, av po21 n1, n1 crd av vmb pns11 vvi po21 n1 av-j. (31) sermon (DIV2) 679 Page 323
5614 What needs any further proof of this than what every good Christian hath from its own experience? Who is there that walks with God, that alwaies finds the same spiritual temper? that doth not find, that he cannot at sometimes do as he can, What needs any further proof of this than what every good Christian hath from its own experience? Who is there that walks with God, that always finds the same spiritual temper? that does not find, that he cannot At sometime do as he can, r-crq vvz d jc n1 pp-f d av r-crq d j np1 vhz p-acp po31 d n1? q-crq vbz a-acp cst vvz p-acp np1, cst av vvz dt d j n1? cst vdz xx vvi, cst pns31 vmbx p-acp av vdb c-acp pns31 vmb, (31) sermon (DIV2) 680 Page 324
5615 and doth do at other times? Every good Christian finds the same willing at all times. and does doe At other times? Every good Christian finds the same willing At all times. cc vdz n1 p-acp j-jn n2? np1 j njp vvz dt d j p-acp d n2. (31) sermon (DIV2) 680 Page 324
5616 To will is alwaies present with him; To will is always present with him; p-acp n1 vbz av j p-acp pno31; (31) sermon (DIV2) 680 Page 324
5617 but who finds the same degree of strength, the same readiness, and chearfulness of Spirit in Gods service at all times? Now from whence is this, but who finds the same degree of strength, the same readiness, and cheerfulness of Spirit in God's service At all times? Now from whence is this, cc-acp q-crq vvz dt d n1 pp-f n1, dt d n1, cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp d n2? av p-acp c-crq vbz d, (31) sermon (DIV2) 680 Page 324
5618 if not from the inequal drawings of Divine Grace? if the Soul be drawn strongly, if not from the inequal drawings of Divine Grace? if the Soul be drawn strongly, cs xx p-acp dt j n2-vvg pp-f j-jn n1? cs dt n1 vbb vvn av-j, (31) sermon (DIV2) 680 Page 324
5619 then is it strong, if weakly, it moveth accordingly. Being drawn, then it runs. Being at first drawn to Christ, it moves, being further drawn, it runs. then is it strong, if weakly, it moves accordingly. Being drawn, then it runs. Being At First drawn to christ, it moves, being further drawn, it runs. av vbz pn31 j, cs av-j, pn31 vvz av-vvg. vbg vvn, cs pn31 vvz. vbg p-acp ord vvn p-acp np1, pn31 vvz, vbg av-jc vvn, pn31 vvz. (31) sermon (DIV2) 680 Page 324
5620 The reason of this lieth. 1. Partly in the Souls renewed nature. 2. Partly in the nature of special Divine Grace. The reason of this lies. 1. Partly in the Souls renewed nature. 2. Partly in the nature of special Divine Grace. dt n1 pp-f d vvz. crd av p-acp dt n2 vvn n1. crd av p-acp dt n1 pp-f j j-jn n1. (31) sermon (DIV2) 681 Page 324
5621 1. All motion is from a principle of life. 1. All motion is from a principle of life. crd d n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (31) sermon (DIV2) 682 Page 324
5622 Natural motion from a Natural life, Spiritual motion from the Spiritual life, and the truly Spiritual motion is as much an indication of a Spiritual life that principleth it, Natural motion from a Natural life, Spiritual motion from the Spiritual life, and the truly Spiritual motion is as much an indication of a Spiritual life that principleth it, j n1 p-acp dt j n1, j n1 p-acp dt j n1, cc dt av-j j n1 vbz p-acp d dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 cst vvz pn31, (31) sermon (DIV2) 682 Page 324
5623 as the Natural motion is an indication of that Natural life from which it floweth, as the Natural motion is an indication of that Natural life from which it flows, c-acp dt j n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f cst j n1 p-acp r-crq pn31 vvz, (31) sermon (DIV2) 682 Page 324
5624 and the Spiritual motion is as much the necessary effect of a principle of Spiritual life, and the Spiritual motion is as much the necessary Effect of a principle of Spiritual life, cc dt j n1 vbz p-acp d dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f j n1, (31) sermon (DIV2) 682 Page 324
5625 as the Natural motion is the necessary effect of a Natural life. as the Natural motion is the necessary Effect of a Natural life. c-acp dt j n1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1. (31) sermon (DIV2) 682 Page 324
5626 So as the Soul being once quickned by the quickning Spirit, cannot but move in its Spiritual motions. So as the Soul being once quickened by the quickening Spirit, cannot but move in its Spiritual motions. av c-acp dt n1 vbg a-acp vvn p-acp dt j-vvg n1, vmbx p-acp vvi p-acp po31 j n2. (31) sermon (DIV2) 682 Page 324
5627 But look as it is in the natural motions, some motion must attend all natural life, But look as it is in the natural motions, Some motion must attend all natural life, cc-acp vvb c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt j n2, d n1 vmb vvi d j n1, (31) sermon (DIV2) 682 Page 324
5628 yet it is more or less, more or less strong, or weak, and there is a more or less chearfulness, yet it is more or less, more or less strong, or weak, and there is a more or less cheerfulness, av pn31 vbz av-dc cc av-dc, av-dc cc av-dc j, cc j, cc pc-acp vbz dt av-dc cc dc n1, (31) sermon (DIV2) 682 Page 324
5629 and readiness, attends the motion of the natural body, as the faculties of the Soul that animates it, are more or less upheld by the influence of Divine Providence, and readiness, attends the motion of the natural body, as the faculties of the Soul that animates it, Are more or less upheld by the influence of Divine Providence, cc n1, vvz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, c-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 cst vvz pn31, vbr av-dc cc av-dc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1, (31) sermon (DIV2) 682 Page 324
5630 and the incumbrances of that life are more kept off by the power of Divine Providence: and the encumbrances of that life Are more kept off by the power of Divine Providence: cc dt n2 pp-f d n1 vbr av-dc vvd a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1: (31) sermon (DIV2) 682 Page 324
5631 So it is as to our Spiritual life, there is in that Soul that is once drawn to Christ, So it is as to our Spiritual life, there is in that Soul that is once drawn to christ, av pn31 vbz a-acp p-acp po12 j n1, pc-acp vbz p-acp d n1 cst vbz a-acp vvn p-acp np1, (31) sermon (DIV2) 682 Page 324
5632 and so alive to God, a seed of God abiding, which is a constant principle of life, and so alive to God, a seed of God abiding, which is a constant principle of life, cc av j p-acp np1, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg, r-crq vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1, (31) sermon (DIV2) 682 Page 324
5633 and is alwaies working, and moving to, and in its proper operations, but yet these motions are more or less strong, free, and is always working, and moving to, and in its proper operations, but yet these motions Are more or less strong, free, cc vbz av vvg, cc vvg p-acp, cc p-acp po31 j n2, cc-acp av d n2 vbr n1 cc av-dc j, j, (31) sermon (DIV2) 682 Page 324
5634 and chearful, according to the influence of the holy Spirit of God, and the workings of it in the Soul, which being a free agent, sometimes puts itself forth more, sometimes less, and cheerful, according to the influence of the holy Spirit of God, and the workings of it in the Soul, which being a free agent, sometime puts itself forth more, sometime less, cc j, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n2 pp-f pn31 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vbg dt j n1, av vvz px31 av av-dc, av av-dc, (31) sermon (DIV2) 682 Page 324
5635 & according to that are the Souls motions either more quick and chearful, or more dull and heavy, & according to that Are the Souls motions either more quick and cheerful, or more dull and heavy, cc vvg p-acp d vbr dt n2 n2 av-d av-dc j cc j, cc av-dc j cc j, (31) sermon (DIV2) 682 Page 324
5636 but being once drawn to Christ, it moves, and moves willingly from a principle within itself, being made willing it willeth, and chuseth the things that please God, but being once drawn to christ, it moves, and moves willingly from a principle within itself, being made willing it wills, and chooseth the things that please God, cc-acp vbg a-acp vvn p-acp np1, pn31 vvz, cc vvz av-j p-acp dt n1 p-acp px31, vbg vvn vvg pn31 vvz, cc vvz dt n2 cst vvb np1, (31) sermon (DIV2) 682 Page 325
5637 though it must be further drawn before it runneth. It requires no more than a renewed sanctified heart to move for and towards God, though it must be further drawn before it Runneth. It requires no more than a renewed sanctified heart to move for and towards God, cs pn31 vmb vbi av-jc vvn p-acp pn31 vvz. pn31 vvz av-dx dc cs dt j-vvn j-vvn n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp cc p-acp np1, (31) sermon (DIV2) 682 Page 325
5639 2. Secondly, It will yet further appear from the Nature of Divine Grace, in its special saving operations. There are those who will acknowledge no Grace but exciting Grace in the proposal of the Gospel, 2. Secondly, It will yet further appear from the Nature of Divine Grace, in its special Saving operations. There Are those who will acknowledge no Grace but exciting Grace in the proposal of the Gospel, crd ord, pn31 vmb av jc vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1, p-acp po31 j vvg n2. pc-acp vbr d r-crq vmb vvi dx n1 p-acp j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (31) sermon (DIV2) 683 Page 325
5640 and pressing the Grace of it by those gifts which God hath for that end given to his Ministers, whatsoever else is done in the Soul, they will have to flow from the power of mans will, and pressing the Grace of it by those Gifts which God hath for that end given to his Ministers, whatsoever Else is done in the Soul, they will have to flow from the power of men will, cc vvg dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp d n2 r-crq np1 vhz p-acp d n1 vvn p-acp po31 n2, r-crq av vbz vdn p-acp dt n1, pns32 vmb vhi pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f ng1 n1, (31) sermon (DIV2) 683 Page 325
5641 lest free to good or evil; lest free to good or evil; cs j p-acp j cc j-jn; (31) sermon (DIV2) 683 Page 325
5642 but we say this is not enough, there must also be a working Grace, applied to the Soul in conversion, and a co-working Grace, which is necessary to the Soul after conversion. but we say this is not enough, there must also be a working Grace, applied to the Soul in conversion, and a coworking Grace, which is necessary to the Soul After conversion. p-acp pns12 vvb d vbz xx av-d, pc-acp vmb av vbi dt vvg n1, vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, cc dt j n1, r-crq vbz j p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1. (31) sermon (DIV2) 683 Page 325
5643 Now all special Grace, whether it be operans, or cooperans, that which we call working, or that which we call coworking, is effective; Now all special Grace, whither it be operans, or Cooperans, that which we call working, or that which we call coworking, is effective; av d j n1, cs pn31 vbb n2, cc n2, cst r-crq pns12 vvb vvg, cc cst r-crq pns12 vvb j, vbz j; (31) sermon (DIV2) 683 Page 325
5644 those who will own nothing but an exciting Grace, allow it no proper effect upon the Soul, those who will own nothing but an exciting Grace, allow it no proper Effect upon the Soul, d r-crq vmb vvi pix cc-acp dt j n1, vvb pn31 dx j n1 p-acp dt n1, (31) sermon (DIV2) 683 Page 325
5645 for if it be productive of an effect, it is more than exciting. Now here indeed lies the difference betwixt common and special Grace, betwixt the Grace that bringeth salvation, and that which only proposeth and offereth Salvation. The first is alway effective of its end, the latter is never effective, but is determined in the exhibition and offer of good, which man is left to his own freedom, for if it be productive of an Effect, it is more than exciting. Now Here indeed lies the difference betwixt Common and special Grace, betwixt the Grace that brings salvation, and that which only Proposeth and Offereth Salvation. The First is always effective of its end, the latter is never effective, but is determined in the exhibition and offer of good, which man is left to his own freedom, c-acp cs pn31 vbb j pp-f dt n1, pn31 vbz dc cs j. av av av vvz dt n1 p-acp j cc j n1, p-acp dt n1 cst vvz n1, cc cst r-crq j vvz cc vvz n1. dt ord vbz av j pp-f po31 n1, dt d vbz av j, a-acp vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j, r-crq n1 vbz vvn p-acp po31 d n1, (31) sermon (DIV2) 683 Page 325
5646 and choice whether he will accept yea or no, which being admitted, it is not possible but that the Soul once drawn by it, must run, and choice whither he will accept yea or no, which being admitted, it is not possible but that the Soul once drawn by it, must run, cc n1 cs pns31 vmb vvi uh cc uh-dx, r-crq vbg vvn, pn31 vbz xx j p-acp d dt n1 a-acp vvn p-acp pn31, vmb vvi, (31) sermon (DIV2) 683 Page 325
5647 or rather will run, for now it moves from the inward principle of a renewed nature, or rather will run, for now it moves from the inward principle of a renewed nature, cc av-c vmb vvi, c-acp av pn31 vvz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n1, (31) sermon (DIV2) 683 Page 325
5648 and if working special Grace be esfective, and faileth not in its operations upon the unrenewed Soul, it is much more effective of its end in the Soul that is changed, and if working special Grace be esfective, and Faileth not in its operations upon the unrenewed Soul, it is much more effective of its end in the Soul that is changed, cc cs vvg j n1 vbb j, cc vvz xx p-acp po31 n2 p-acp dt j-vvn n1, pn31 vbz d dc j pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 cst vbz vvn, (31) sermon (DIV2) 683 Page 325
5649 and renewed where it is but assistant to the renewed nature, so as the Soul being drawn, will run, First, From that principle of spiritual life which is in the renewed nature alwaies a principle of some motion, and renewed where it is but assistant to the renewed nature, so as the Soul being drawn, will run, First, From that principle of spiritual life which is in the renewed nature always a principle of Some motion, cc vvd c-crq pn31 vbz p-acp n1 p-acp dt vvd n1, av p-acp dt n1 vbg vvn, vmb vvi, ord, p-acp d n1 pp-f j n1 r-crq vbz p-acp dt vvd n1 av dt n1 pp-f d n1, (31) sermon (DIV2) 683 Page 325
5650 though sometimes more, and sometimes less; though sometime more, and sometime less; cs av av-dc, cc av av-dc; (31) sermon (DIV2) 683 Page 325
5651 and Secondly, From the powerful assistance of that special Grace which God puts forth upon the Soul in its renewed state, helping it over those mountains of difficulties which sometimes it meets with, and Secondly, From the powerful assistance of that special Grace which God puts forth upon the Soul in its renewed state, helping it over those Mountains of difficulties which sometime it meets with, cc ord, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d j n1 r-crq np1 vvz av p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 vvn n1, vvg pn31 p-acp d n2 pp-f n2 r-crq av pn31 vvz p-acp, (31) sermon (DIV2) 683 Page 325
5652 and removing those stumbling blocks, which corruption, and the malignity of the world, or its grand adversary, oft-times layeth in its way. and removing those stumbling blocks, which corruption, and the malignity of the world, or its grand adversary, ofttimes Layeth in its Way. cc vvg d j-vvg n2, r-crq n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc po31 j n1, av vvz p-acp po31 n1. (31) sermon (DIV2) 683 Page 325
5653 I have thus far opened the proposition, I shall now apply it. First, I have thus Far opened the proposition, I shall now apply it. First, pns11 vhb av av-j vvd dt n1, pns11 vmb av vvi pn31. ord, (31) sermon (DIV2) 683 Page 325
5654 1. By way of Caution. Blindness is a great Mother of boldness and confidence, and Love is the Mother of jealousy and suspicion, 1. By Way of Caution. Blindness is a great Mother of boldness and confidence, and Love is the Mother of jealousy and suspicion, crd p-acp n1 pp-f n1. n1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc vvb vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (31) sermon (DIV2) 684 Page 326
5656 nor the workings of God in the Soul, turning it from sin unto God, seldom or never examineth, or questioneth his state. nor the workings of God in the Soul, turning it from since unto God, seldom or never examineth, or questioneth his state. ccx dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, vvg pn31 p-acp n1 p-acp np1, av cc av-x vvz, cc vvz po31 n1. (31) sermon (DIV2) 684 Page 326
5657 The knowing Christian fullest of Love, for God, finds difficulty to satisfy himself as to his Spiritual state. The first concludeth himself sufsiciently drawn, The knowing Christian Fullest of Love, for God, finds difficulty to satisfy himself as to his Spiritual state. The First Concludeth himself sufsiciently drawn, dt j-vvg njp js pp-f vvb, p-acp np1, vvz n1 pc-acp vvi px31 c-acp p-acp po31 j n1. dt ord vvz px31 av-j vvn, (31) sermon (DIV2) 684 Page 326
5658 because he sits under the preaching of the Gospel, and finds sometimes some good motions, Because he sits under the preaching of the Gospel, and finds sometime Some good motions, c-acp pns31 vvz p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1, cc vvz av d j n2, (31) sermon (DIV2) 684 Page 326
5659 and impressions, whether he obeyeth them or no, whether he be turned into the likeness of the Gospel, yea or no. and impressions, whither he Obeyeth them or not, whither he be turned into the likeness of the Gospel, yea or no. cc n2, cs pns31 vvz pno32 cc xx, cs pns31 vbb vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, uh cc uh-dx. (31) sermon (DIV2) 684 Page 326
5660 The other, though he doth find his heart renewed, and changed, tho he doth find, that to will is present with him, yet because he wanteth strength to perform, because he doth not find at all times, that promptness, The other, though he does find his heart renewed, and changed, though he does find, that to will is present with him, yet Because he Wants strength to perform, Because he does not find At all times, that promptness, dt j-jn, cs pns31 vdz vvi po31 n1 vvn, cc vvn, cs pns31 vdz vvi, cst p-acp n1 vbz j p-acp pno31, av c-acp pns31 vvz n1 pc-acp vvi, c-acp pns31 vdz xx vvi p-acp d n2, cst n1, (31) sermon (DIV2) 684 Page 326
5661 and readiness of mind, that freedom, activity and chearfulness of Spirit, which he thinks he hath sometimes found, and readiness of mind, that freedom, activity and cheerfulness of Spirit, which he thinks he hath sometime found, cc n1 pp-f n1, cst n1, n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, r-crq pns31 vvz pns31 vhz av vvn, (31) sermon (DIV2) 684 Page 326
5662 and which he seeth others triumph, and rejoice in, questioneth whether he was drawn, yea or no. and which he sees Others triumph, and rejoice in, questioneth whither he was drawn, yea or no. cc r-crq pns31 vvz n2-jn n1, cc vvi p-acp, vvz cs pns31 vbds vvn, uh cc uh-dx. (31) sermon (DIV2) 684 Page 326
5663 Now such a Soul ought to distinguish, Now such a Soul ought to distinguish, av d dt n1 vmd pc-acp vvi, (31) sermon (DIV2) 684 Page 326
5664 1. Betwixt a being drawn to Christ, and a being drawn after Christ. It is true, there is no Soul that is drawn to Christ, 1. Betwixt a being drawn to christ, and a being drawn After christ. It is true, there is no Soul that is drawn to christ, crd p-acp dt vbg vvn p-acp np1, cc dt vbg vvn p-acp np1. pn31 vbz j, pc-acp vbz dx n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp np1, (31) sermon (DIV2) 685 Page 326
5665 but shall be drawn after him, but yet these are two things, both the acts of special, powerful Grace, but shall be drawn After him, but yet these Are two things, both the acts of special, powerful Grace, cc-acp vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno31, p-acp av d vbr crd n2, d dt n2 pp-f j, j n1, (31) sermon (DIV2) 685 Page 326
5666 but yet in a different kind, and degree. 2. Secondly. but yet in a different kind, and degree. 2. Secondly. cc-acp av p-acp dt j n1, cc n1. crd ord. (31) sermon (DIV2) 685 Page 326
5667 Betwixt a real drawing after him, and a gradual drawing. I told you before that all Divine drawing signifieth a sweet, and powerful influence of the Spirit upon the Soul, by which it is allured, changed, Betwixt a real drawing After him, and a gradual drawing. I told you before that all Divine drawing signifies a sweet, and powerful influence of the Spirit upon the Soul, by which it is allured, changed, p-acp dt j vvg p-acp pno31, cc dt j-jn vvg. pns11 vvd pn22 p-acp d d j-jn vvg vvz dt j, cc j n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp r-crq pn31 vbz vvn, vvn, (31) sermon (DIV2) 686 Page 326
5668 and melted into that duty which the Soul oweth to God in obedience to the Gospel; and melted into that duty which the Soul owes to God in Obedience to the Gospel; cc vvd p-acp d n1 r-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp np1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1; (31) sermon (DIV2) 686 Page 326
5669 now as it is in our drawing of a thing, or person to us, we may put forth more or less power as we please: now as it is in our drawing of a thing, or person to us, we may put forth more or less power as we please: av c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp po12 vvg pp-f dt n1, cc n1 p-acp pno12, pns12 vmb vvi av av-dc cc dc n1 c-acp pns12 vvb: (31) sermon (DIV2) 686 Page 326
5670 So in the divine drawings, though divine drawing be a mercy of that nature, that it shall and will follow the Soul all the days of its life, God will never depart from the Soul to which he is thus united, to do it good, So in the divine drawings, though divine drawing be a mercy of that nature, that it shall and will follow the Soul all the days of its life, God will never depart from the Soul to which he is thus united, to do it good, av p-acp dt j-jn n2-vvg, c-acp vvb vvg vbb dt n1 pp-f d n1, cst pn31 vmb cc vmb vvi dt n1 d dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, np1 vmb av-x vvb p-acp dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vbz av vvn, pc-acp vdi pn31 j, (31) sermon (DIV2) 686 Page 326
5671 and he will put his fear into its heart, that it shall never depart from him; and he will put his Fear into its heart, that it shall never depart from him; cc pns31 vmb vvi po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, cst pn31 vmb av-x vvi p-acp pno31; (31) sermon (DIV2) 686 Page 326
5672 yet he puts forth more or less of his power, according to the good pleasure of his own will, yet he puts forth more or less of his power, according to the good pleasure of his own will, av pns31 vvz av av-dc cc dc pp-f po31 n1, vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 d n1, (31) sermon (DIV2) 686 Page 326
5673 and the conduct of his own infinite wisdom, and according also to our behaviour toward him; and the conduct of his own infinite Wisdom, and according also to our behaviour towards him; cc dt n1 pp-f po31 d j n1, cc vvg av p-acp po12 n1 p-acp pno31; (31) sermon (DIV2) 686 Page 326
5674 let me for the relief of such a Soul lay down three conclusions. let me for the relief of such a Soul lay down three conclusions. vvb pno11 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d dt n1 vvd a-acp crd n2. (31) sermon (DIV2) 686 Page 326
5695 though it wanteth such a strength, such a freedom to, and chearfulness in duty, as others rejoice in, though it Wants such a strength, such a freedom to, and cheerfulness in duty, as Others rejoice in, cs pn31 vvz d dt n1, d dt n1 p-acp, cc n1 p-acp n1, c-acp n2-jn vvb p-acp, (31) sermon (DIV2) 689 Page 327
5675 1. First, I say there is no Soul by the Father drawn to Christ, but that Soul is also, and shall be by the Spirit drawn after him. 1. First, I say there is no Soul by the Father drawn to christ, but that Soul is also, and shall be by the Spirit drawn After him. crd ord, pns11 vvb pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp np1, cc-acp d n1 vbz av, cc vmb vbi p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp pno31. (31) sermon (DIV2) 687 Page 327
5676 Upon the Souls being drawn to Christ, there followeth an Ʋnion between Christ and the Spirit of Christ, Upon the Souls being drawn to christ, there follows an Ʋnion between christ and the Spirit of christ, p-acp dt n2 vbg vvn p-acp np1, a-acp vvz dt n1 p-acp np1 cc dt n1 pp-f np1, (31) sermon (DIV2) 687 Page 327
5677 and the Soul that is so drawn. and the Soul that is so drawn. cc dt n1 cst vbz av vvn. (31) sermon (DIV2) 687 Page 327
5678 Christ after that time is in the Soul, and the Soul is in Christ, hence his Spirit is put into their hearts, christ After that time is in the Soul, and the Soul is in christ, hence his Spirit is put into their hearts, np1 p-acp d n1 vbz p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1 vbz p-acp np1, av po31 n1 vbz vvn p-acp po32 n2, (31) sermon (DIV2) 687 Page 327
5679 and dwelleth in them, a multitude of phrases of that nature are to be found in holy writ. and dwells in them, a multitude of phrases of that nature Are to be found in holy writ. cc vvz p-acp pno32, dt n1 pp-f n2 pp-f d n1 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp j n1. (31) sermon (DIV2) 687 Page 327
5680 It is called an ingrasting into Christ. Now it is not possible, that the Soul should be ingrasted into such a stock, It is called an ingrasting into christ. Now it is not possible, that the Soul should be ingrasted into such a stock, pn31 vbz vvn dt vvg p-acp np1. av pn31 vbz xx j, cst dt n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp d dt n1, (31) sermon (DIV2) 687 Page 327
5681 but it must partake of the fatness of the stock, and grow up in him, the seed of God abiding in the Soul, it cannot but grow and spring up in it. but it must partake of the fatness of the stock, and grow up in him, the seed of God abiding in the Soul, it cannot but grow and spring up in it. cc-acp pn31 vmb vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vvb a-acp p-acp pno31, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp dt n1, pn31 vmbx cc-acp vvi cc vvi a-acp p-acp pn31. (31) sermon (DIV2) 687 Page 327
5682 Some Communion with Christ alwaies follows this union. some Communion with christ always follows this Union. d n1 p-acp np1 av vvz d n1. (31) sermon (DIV2) 687 Page 327
5683 So that unless the union with Christ could be wholly broken and dissolved, its communion with Christ, cannot be wholly interrupted; So that unless the Union with christ could be wholly broken and dissolved, its communion with christ, cannot be wholly interrupted; av cst cs dt n1 p-acp np1 vmd vbi av-jn vvn cc vvn, po31 n1 p-acp np1, vmbx vbi av-jn vvn; (31) sermon (DIV2) 687 Page 327
5684 interrupted it may be, but I say not wholly interrupted. Secondly, 2. The least influence of special Grace keeps the Soul moving for, and towards God, interrupted it may be, but I say not wholly interrupted. Secondly, 2. The least influence of special Grace keeps the Soul moving for, and towards God, vvd pn31 vmb vbi, cc-acp pns11 vvb xx av-jn vvn. ord, crd dt ds n1 pp-f j n1 vvz dt n1 vvg p-acp, cc p-acp np1, (31) sermon (DIV2) 687 Page 327
5685 and in a willingness to sorve and obey him, and preserveth it from a total falling away. and in a willingness to sorve and obey him, and Preserveth it from a total falling away. cc p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno31, cc vvz pn31 p-acp dt j n-vvg av. (31) sermon (DIV2) 688 Page 327
5686 Papists say that we may fall away both totally, and finally, Lutherans say we may fall away totally, but not finally, but we say, the justified Soul can neither fall away totally, Papists say that we may fallen away both totally, and finally, Lutherans say we may fallen away totally, but not finally, but we say, the justified Soul can neither fallen away totally, njp2 vvi cst pns12 vmb vvi av d av-j, cc av-j, njp2 vvi pns12 vmb vvi av av-j, p-acp xx av-j, p-acp pns12 vvb, dt vvn n1 vmb av-dx vvi av av-j, (31) sermon (DIV2) 688 Page 327
5687 nor yet finally, if he could fall away totally, the union betwixt Christ and the Soul, must be dissolved, nor yet finally, if he could fallen away totally, the Union betwixt christ and the Soul, must be dissolved, ccx av av-j, cs pns31 vmd vvi av av-j, dt n1 p-acp np1 cc dt n1, vmb vbi vvn, (31) sermon (DIV2) 688 Page 327
5688 or the union remaining, the communion consequent to that union might be wholly interrupted, neither of which can be. or the Union remaining, the communion consequent to that Union might be wholly interrupted, neither of which can be. cc dt n1 vvg, dt n1 j p-acp d n1 vmd vbi av-jn vvn, av-dx pp-f r-crq vmb vbi. (31) sermon (DIV2) 688 Page 327
5689 3. But Thirdly, The holy Spirit dwelling in the Souls of Believers, and working in them putteth forth its power, sometimes more, sometimes less, as a free agent, 3. But Thirdly, The holy Spirit Dwelling in the Souls of Believers, and working in them putteth forth its power, sometime more, sometime less, as a free agent, crd p-acp ord, dt j n1 vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, cc vvg p-acp pno32 vvz av po31 n1, av av-dc, av av-dc, p-acp dt j n1, (31) sermon (DIV2) 689 Page 327
5690 and according to the good pleasure of his own will, as is the drawing, so is the running. and according to the good pleasure of his own will, as is the drawing, so is the running. cc vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 d n1, c-acp vbz dt vvg, av vbz dt j-vvg. (31) sermon (DIV2) 689 Page 327
5691 Hence the Soul moveth, sometimes with more, sometimes with lesser strength, sometimes with more promptness, Hence the Soul moves, sometime with more, sometime with lesser strength, sometime with more promptness, av dt n1 vvz, av p-acp av-dc, av p-acp jc n1, av p-acp dc n1, (31) sermon (DIV2) 689 Page 327
5692 and readiness, sometimes with less, as the holy Spirit is pleased more or less to exert and put forth his power, in, and readiness, sometime with less, as the holy Spirit is pleased more or less to exert and put forth his power, in, cc n1, av p-acp av-dc, c-acp dt j n1 vbz vvn av-dc cc av-dc pc-acp vvi cc vvn av po31 n1, p-acp, (31) sermon (DIV2) 689 Page 327
5693 and upon the Soul. Now from this discourse it appeareth, that a Soul that findeth that God hath renewed, and upon the Soul. Now from this discourse it appears, that a Soul that finds that God hath renewed, cc p-acp dt n1 av p-acp d n1 pn31 vvz, cst dt n1 cst vvz cst np1 vhz vvn, (31) sermon (DIV2) 689 Page 327
5694 and changed it so far, that to will is present with it, and it hath an heart to do, and changed it so Far, that to will is present with it, and it hath an heart to do, cc vvd pn31 av av-j, cst p-acp n1 vbz j p-acp pn31, cc pn31 vhz dt n1 pc-acp vdi, (31) sermon (DIV2) 689 Page 327
5696 and itself hath sometimes found, yet hath no reason to conclude, that it was never truly drawn to Christ, and itself hath sometime found, yet hath no reason to conclude, that it was never truly drawn to christ, cc px31 vhz av vvn, av vhz dx n1 pc-acp vvi, cst pn31 vbds av-x av-j vvn p-acp np1, (31) sermon (DIV2) 689 Page 327
5697 because as it apprehendeth it is not drawn after him, all the evidence of which that it hath, is because it doth not run as at other times; Because as it apprehendeth it is not drawn After him, all the evidence of which that it hath, is Because it does not run as At other times; c-acp c-acp pn31 vvz pn31 vbz xx vvn p-acp pno31, d dt n1 pp-f r-crq cst pn31 vhz, vbz c-acp pn31 vdz xx vvi a-acp p-acp j-jn n2; (31) sermon (DIV2) 689 Page 327
5698 all this may be, yet the Soul may be truly drawn to him, and also drawn after him, though not so powerfully as it may be it hath felt itself, at other times, or seen others drawn. all this may be, yet the Soul may be truly drawn to him, and also drawn After him, though not so powerfully as it may be it hath felt itself, At other times, or seen Others drawn. d d vmb vbi, av dt n1 vmb vbi av-j vvn p-acp pno31, cc av vvn p-acp pno31, c-acp xx av av-j p-acp pn31 vmb vbi pn31 vhz vvn px31, p-acp j-jn n2, cc vvn n2-jn vvn. (31) sermon (DIV2) 689 Page 328
5699 In the second place, This notion may inform us. That a running after Christ is the duty of a Christian. In the second place, This notion may inform us. That a running After christ is the duty of a Christian. p-acp dt ord n1, d n1 vmb vvi pno12. cst dt vvg p-acp np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt njp. (31) sermon (DIV2) 690 Page 328
5700 The life of a Child of God is in Scripture, ordinarily expressed under the notion of a walking with God, a phrase that some in this age would scoff at, The life of a Child of God is in Scripture, ordinarily expressed under the notion of a walking with God, a phrase that Some in this age would scoff At, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz p-acp n1, av-jn vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt vvg p-acp np1, dt n1 cst d p-acp d n1 vmd n1 p-acp, (31) sermon (DIV2) 690 Page 328
5701 but one of the ancientest by which in Scripture a course of holiness is expressed, Gen. 5. 24. Enoch walked with God, and was not; but one of the Ancientest by which in Scripture a course of holiness is expressed, Gen. 5. 24. Enoch walked with God, and was not; cc-acp crd pp-f dt js p-acp q-crq p-acp n1 dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz vvn, np1 crd crd np1 vvd p-acp np1, cc vbds xx; (31) sermon (DIV2) 690 Page 328
5702 but now if walking be taken in opposition to running, there is something more than walking with God, the duty of a believer; but now if walking be taken in opposition to running, there is something more than walking with God, the duty of a believer; p-acp av cs vvg vbb vvn p-acp n1 p-acp vvg, a-acp vbz pi dc cs vvg p-acp np1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (31) sermon (DIV2) 690 Page 328
5703 even this running after Christ which I have been describing to you. Hence it is also expressed under this notion. even this running After christ which I have been describing to you. Hence it is also expressed under this notion. av d vvg p-acp np1 r-crq pns11 vhb vbn vvg p-acp pn22. av pn31 vbz av vvn p-acp d n1. (31) sermon (DIV2) 690 Page 328
5704 So the Spouse here expresseth it, we will run after thee. So David, I will run the ways of thy Commandments. So the Spouse Here Expresses it, we will run After thee. So David, I will run the ways of thy commandments. np1 dt n1 av vvz pn31, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno21. av np1, pns11 vmb vvi dt n2 pp-f po21 n2. (31) sermon (DIV2) 690 Page 328
5705 So St. Paul, so run that you may obtain, we are not only under an obligation to serve God, So Saint Paul, so run that you may obtain, we Are not only under an obligation to serve God, av n1 np1, av vvb cst pn22 vmb vvi, pns12 vbr xx av-j p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi np1, (31) sermon (DIV2) 690 Page 328
5706 but to serve him with all our might, all our strength, to serve him with readiness, and freedom of Spirit; this is that which elsewhere is called a growing in Grace, and corresponds with the Israelites motion and pace to Hierusalem, mentioned, Psal. 84. a going from strength to strength. but to serve him with all our might, all our strength, to serve him with readiness, and freedom of Spirit; this is that which elsewhere is called a growing in Grace, and corresponds with the Israelites motion and pace to Jerusalem, mentioned, Psalm 84. a going from strength to strength. cc-acp pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp d po12 n1, d po12 n1, pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp n1, cc n1 pp-f n1; d vbz d r-crq av vbz vvn dt vvg p-acp n1, cc vvz p-acp dt np1 n1 cc n1 p-acp np1, vvn, np1 crd dt vvg p-acp n1 p-acp n1. (31) sermon (DIV2) 690 Page 328
5707 It is a long journey that we have to go, from the minimum quodsic, the least degree of Grace, to the maximum quodsic, the fulness of stature which is in Jesus Christ, and therefore we had need run; It is a long journey that we have to go, from the minimum quodsic, the least degree of Grace, to the maximum quodsic, the fullness of stature which is in jesus christ, and Therefore we had need run; pn31 vbz dt j n1 cst pns12 vhb pc-acp vvi, p-acp dt fw-la n1, dt ds n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt fw-la n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 r-crq vbz p-acp np1 np1, cc av pns12 vhd n1 vvi; (31) sermon (DIV2) 690 Page 328
5708 sinners run in their sinful courses. Sinners run in their sinful courses. n2 vvb p-acp po32 j n2. (31) sermon (DIV2) 690 Page 328
5709 Lusts get strength, and discover their activity daily, men make hast to be compleat in sinning, to fill up the measure of their iniquities. Lustiest get strength, and discover their activity daily, men make haste to be complete in sinning, to fill up the measure of their iniquities. ng1 vvb n1, cc vvi po32 n1 av-j, n2 vvb n1 pc-acp vbi j p-acp vvg, pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2. (31) sermon (DIV2) 690 Page 328
5710 Men make hast to be rich in the world, and shall the Children of God make no hast to be rich in Grace? David saith, My Soul followeth hard after thee, Psal. 63. 8, St. Paul tells us that he pressed forward toward the Mark, Phil. 3. 14. Ah! where are those Souls of whom we can say they run after Christ. Men make haste to be rich in the world, and shall the Children of God make no haste to be rich in Grace? David Says, My Soul follows hard After thee, Psalm 63. 8, Saint Paul tells us that he pressed forward towards the Mark, Philip 3. 14. Ah! where Are those Souls of whom we can say they run After christ. np1 vvb n1 pc-acp vbi j p-acp dt n1, cc vmb dt n2 pp-f np1 vvi dx n1 pc-acp vbi j p-acp n1? np1 vvz, po11 n1 vvz av-j p-acp pno21, np1 crd crd, n1 np1 vvz pno12 d pns31 vvd av-j p-acp dt n1, np1 crd crd uh q-crq vbr d n2 pp-f ro-crq pns12 vmb vvi pns32 vvb p-acp np1. (31) sermon (DIV2) 690 Page 328
5711 How few are those Souls that follow hard after God, that go as fast as they can, How few Are those Souls that follow hard After God, that go as fast as they can, c-crq d vbr d n2 cst vvb av-j p-acp np1, cst vvb a-acp av-j c-acp pns32 vmb, (31) sermon (DIV2) 690 Page 328
5714 but move meerly as Machines and Ingines, they are rather moved from some forreign principle without them, but move merely as Machines and Engines, they Are rather moved from Some foreign principle without them, cc-acp vvb av-j c-acp npg2 cc n2, pns32 vbr av-c vvn p-acp d j n1 p-acp pno32, (31) sermon (DIV2) 691 Page 328
5715 than move from any intrinsick principle; than move from any intrinsic principle; cs vvi p-acp d j n1; (31) sermon (DIV2) 691 Page 328
5716 all hypocrites, all formal professors do so, they follow Christ for the Loaves, or are drawn from the consideration of their own credit and reputation, some are drawn to some degrees of duty, from the reflections of their natural conscience; all Hypocrites, all formal professors do so, they follow christ for the Loaves, or Are drawn from the consideration of their own credit and reputation, Some Are drawn to Some Degrees of duty, from the reflections of their natural conscience; d n2, d j n2 vdb av, pns32 vvb np1 p-acp dt n2, cc vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 d n1 cc n1, d vbr vvn p-acp d n2 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 j n1; (31) sermon (DIV2) 691 Page 329
5717 this is now no running after God, they may do many things which God requires, but it is from no internal principle. this is now no running After God, they may do many things which God requires, but it is from no internal principle. d vbz av dx n-vvg p-acp np1, pns32 vmb vdi d n2 r-crq np1 vvz, cc-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dx j n1. (31) sermon (DIV2) 691 Page 329
5718 2. How manẏ are there that instead of running, halt? We dare not say that they do not move at all, we hope their hearts are right, we hope they are the Children of Jonathan, but they are lame of their feet, with one foot they seem to go right, with another they fail, they are like Naaman the Syrian, who pretended that he would serve God, 2. How manẏ Are there that instead of running, halt? We Dare not say that they do not move At all, we hope their hearts Are right, we hope they Are the Children of Johnathan, but they Are lame of their feet, with one foot they seem to go right, with Another they fail, they Are like Naaman the Syrian, who pretended that he would serve God, crd q-crq n1 vbr a-acp cst av pp-f vvg, n1? pns12 vvb xx vvi cst pns32 vdb xx vvi p-acp d, pns12 vvb po32 n2 vbr j-jn, pns12 vvb pns32 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1, p-acp pns32 vbr j pp-f po32 n2, p-acp crd n1 pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi j-jn, p-acp j-jn pns32 vvb, pns32 vbr j np1 dt jp, r-crq vvd cst pns31 vmd vvi np1, (31) sermon (DIV2) 692 Page 329
5719 even the God of Israel, only he desires that the Lord would be merciful to him, even the God of Israel, only he Desires that the Lord would be merciful to him, av dt n1 pp-f np1, av-j pns31 vvz cst dt n1 vmd vbi j p-acp pno31, (31) sermon (DIV2) 692 Page 329
5720 as to his bowing down in the House of Rimmon. as to his bowing down in the House of Rimmon. c-acp pc-acp po31 vvg a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (31) sermon (DIV2) 692 Page 329
5721 They are neither uniform nor steady, and constant in their service of God, they seem to run in publick duties, They Are neither uniform nor steady, and constant in their service of God, they seem to run in public duties, pns32 vbr dx j ccx j, cc j p-acp po32 n1 pp-f np1, pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp j n2, (31) sermon (DIV2) 692 Page 329
5722 but follow them into their Families and Closets, there they halt. but follow them into their Families and Closets, there they halt. cc-acp vvb pno32 p-acp po32 n2 cc n2, a-acp pns32 vvb. (31) sermon (DIV2) 692 Page 329
5723 They appear like those that run in duties of more external communion with God, but halt in duties of more secret, heart communion with God. They appear like those that run in duties of more external communion with God, but halt in duties of more secret, heart communion with God. pns32 vvb av-j d cst vvb p-acp n2 pp-f av-dc j n1 p-acp np1, cc-acp vvb p-acp n2 pp-f av-dc j-jn, n1 n1 p-acp np1. (31) sermon (DIV2) 692 Page 329
5724 Nor are they constant; that of the Apostle to the Galatians is applicable to them, Gal. 5. 7. You did run well, who hindered you? Heretofore one would have thought them in a great zeal for God, Nor Are they constant; that of the Apostle to the Galatians is applicable to them, Gal. 5. 7. You did run well, who hindered you? Heretofore one would have Thought them in a great zeal for God, ccx vbr pns32 j; cst pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt np1 vbz j p-acp pno32, np1 crd crd pn22 vdd vvi av, r-crq vvd pn22? av pi vmd vhi vvn pno32 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp np1, (31) sermon (DIV2) 692 Page 329
5725 but they are grown cold, and remiss and are very careless of their conversations, these never truly ran, but they Are grown cold, and remiss and Are very careless of their conversations, these never truly ran, cc-acp pns32 vbr vvn j-jn, cc j cc vbr av j pp-f po32 n2, d av av-j vvd, (31) sermon (DIV2) 692 Page 329
5726 though they appeared to others to have ran: at least they never ran so as to obtain. though they appeared to Others to have ran: At lest they never ran so as to obtain. cs pns32 vvd p-acp n2-jn pc-acp vhi vvd: p-acp cs pns32 av-x vvd av c-acp pc-acp vvi. (31) sermon (DIV2) 692 Page 329
5727 It is said, Isaiah 40. 12. That they that wait upon the Lord, shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like the Eagle, they shall run, It is said, Isaiah 40. 12. That they that wait upon the Lord, shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like the Eagl, they shall run, pn31 vbz vvn, np1 crd crd cst pns32 cst vvb p-acp dt n1, vmb vvi po32 n1, pns32 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp n2 av-j dt n1, pns32 vmb vvi, (31) sermon (DIV2) 692 Page 329
5728 and not be weary, walk and not faint. and not be weary, walk and not faint. cc xx vbi j, vvb cc xx j. (31) sermon (DIV2) 692 Page 329
5729 3. How many more are there that seem to stand at a stay? We cannot say they halt, that they are not uniform, 3. How many more Are there that seem to stand At a stay? We cannot say they halt, that they Are not uniform, crd q-crq d dc vbr pc-acp d vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1? pns12 vmbx vvi pns32 vvb, cst pns32 vbr xx j, (31) sermon (DIV2) 693 Page 329
5730 or not constant, they are not to be accused of any notorious lapses, or goings backward, or not constant, they Are not to be accused of any notorious lapses, or goings backward, cc xx j, pns32 vbr xx pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f d j n2, cc n2-vvg j, (31) sermon (DIV2) 693 Page 329
5765 yea, and of Religion too, (that part of it, which lyeth in Bodily exercise) if men will not do what they have a power to do, yea, and of Religion too, (that part of it, which lies in Bodily exercise) if men will not do what they have a power to do, uh, cc pp-f n1 av, (cst n1 pp-f pn31, r-crq vvz p-acp j n1) cs n2 vmb xx vdi r-crq pns32 vhb dt n1 pc-acp vdi, (31) sermon (DIV2) 697 Page 331
6895 if it be, they are not to wonder that their Souls are more highly favoured, and more treated in Gods Chambers. if it be, they Are not to wonder that their Souls Are more highly favoured, and more treated in God's Chambers. cs pn31 vbb, pns32 vbr xx pc-acp vvi cst po32 n2 vbr av-dc av-j vvn, cc av-dc vvn p-acp npg1 n2. (35) sermon (DIV2) 800 Page 389
5731 but alas they are come yet but to a little pitch in religion, their knowledge of the things of God is but little, that of the Apostle, Heb. 5. 12. is applicable to them. but alas they Are come yet but to a little pitch in Religion, their knowledge of the things of God is but little, that of the Apostle, Hebrew 5. 12. is applicable to them. cc-acp uh pns32 vbr vvn av cc-acp p-acp dt j n1 p-acp n1, po32 n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 vbz p-acp j, cst pp-f dt n1, np1 crd crd vbz j p-acp pno32. (31) sermon (DIV2) 693 Page 329
5732 Whereas for the time they might have been teachers of others, they had need be themselves taught the first principles of Religioṅ, and must be spoken to as Babes in Christ, such as had need of milk, and not of strong meat, and truly this is much the fault of good People, they do not grow in the knowledge of Christ, we see something of heat in them, in whom we want a great deal of light. Whereas for the time they might have been Teachers of Others, they had need be themselves taught the First principles of Religioṅ, and must be spoken to as Babes in christ, such as had need of milk, and not of strong meat, and truly this is much the fault of good People, they do not grow in the knowledge of christ, we see something of heat in them, in whom we want a great deal of Light. cs p-acp dt n1 pns32 vmd vhi vbn n2 pp-f n2-jn, pns32 vhd n1 vbi px32 vvd dt ord n2 pp-f np1, cc vmb vbi vvn p-acp p-acp n2 p-acp np1, d c-acp vhd n1 pp-f n1, cc xx pp-f j n1, cc av-j d vbz d dt n1 pp-f j n1, pns32 vdb xx vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns12 vvb pi pp-f n1 p-acp pno32, p-acp ro-crq pns12 vvb dt j n1 pp-f n1. (31) sermon (DIV2) 693 Page 329
5733 Others seem to be increased in light, but to be decayed in heat, and warmth for God; Others seem to be increased in Light, but to be decayed in heat, and warmth for God; ng2-jn vvb pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1, cc-acp pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1, cc n1 p-acp np1; (31) sermon (DIV2) 693 Page 329
5734 sure we are we see a great decay of religion amongst Christians, or at least but a small improvement, they have in profession seem'd to be such as have walk'd with God a long time, we do not see them running yet. sure we Are we see a great decay of Religion among Christians, or At least but a small improvement, they have in profession seemed to be such as have walked with God a long time, we do not see them running yet. av-j pns12 vbr pns12 vvb dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1, cc p-acp ds p-acp dt j n1, pns32 vhb p-acp n1 vvd pc-acp vbi d c-acp vhb vvn p-acp np1 dt j n1, pns12 vdb xx vvi pno32 vvg av. (31) sermon (DIV2) 693 Page 330
5735 It is true, some plants grow downward in the root, when they do not grow upward into the air, so as their growth is not so sensible, and difcernable. It is true, Some plants grow downward in the root, when they do not grow upward into the air, so as their growth is not so sensible, and difcernable. pn31 vbz j, d n2 vvb av-j p-acp dt n1, c-crq pns32 vdb xx vvi av-j p-acp dt n1, av p-acp po32 n1 vbz xx av j, cc j-u. (31) sermon (DIV2) 693 Page 330
5736 So it is possible there may be some such Christians, who though their proficiency may not so much appear in their outward performances, which requires a growth in gifts, So it is possible there may be Some such Christians, who though their proficiency may not so much appear in their outward performances, which requires a growth in Gifts, av pn31 vbz j pc-acp vmb vbi d d np1, r-crq cs po32 n1 vmb xx av av-d vvi p-acp po32 j n2, r-crq vvz dt n1 p-acp n2, (31) sermon (DIV2) 693 Page 330
5737 and parts, yet they may be grown more in faith and love, and hatred of sin, and resolution for God, &c. and this is a good running, in Grace; and parts, yet they may be grown more in faith and love, and hatred of since, and resolution for God, etc. and this is a good running, in Grace; cc n2, av pns32 vmb vbi vvn av-dc p-acp n1 cc vvb, cc n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 p-acp np1, av cc d vbz dt j vvg, p-acp n1; (31) sermon (DIV2) 693 Page 330
5738 they grow best who grow in the root, not those who improve most, in leaves, they grow best who grow in the root, not those who improve most, in leaves, pns32 vvb av-js q-crq vvb p-acp dt n1, xx d r-crq vvb av-ds, p-acp n2, (31) sermon (DIV2) 693 Page 330
5739 and more exterior branches of Christian profession. 2. If Christians cannot satisfy themselves that they run in any sense, it would be enquired from whence they are hindered, and more exterior branches of Christian profession. 2. If Christians cannot satisfy themselves that they run in any sense, it would be inquired from whence they Are hindered, cc av-dc j-jn n2 pp-f njp n1. crd cs np1 vmbx vvi px32 cst pns32 vvb p-acp d n1, pn31 vmd vbi vvn p-acp c-crq pns32 vbr vvn, (31) sermon (DIV2) 693 Page 330
5740 whether from some cause from within or from without. 1. A man may be hindered in his bodily running by some inward obstructions, bodily decay, or weakness; this must be cured or purged out; whither from Some cause from within or from without. 1. A man may be hindered in his bodily running by Some inward obstructions, bodily decay, or weakness; this must be cured or purged out; cs p-acp d n1 p-acp a-acp cc p-acp p-acp. crd dt n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp po31 j vvg p-acp d j n2, j vvi, cc n1; d vmb vbi vvn cc vvn av; (31) sermon (DIV2) 693 Page 330
5741 Christians ought to search whether they have no secret lust, no love to the world, no greedy desire to be rich, nothing of sensuality which weakens their Souls, Christians ought to search whither they have no secret lust, no love to the world, no greedy desire to be rich, nothing of sensuality which weakens their Souls, np1 vmd p-acp n1 cs pns32 vhb dx j-jn n1, dx n1 p-acp dt n1, dx j n1 pc-acp vbi j, pix pp-f n1 r-crq vvz po32 n2, (31) sermon (DIV2) 693 Page 330
5742 and keeps them from this running after Christ. 2. As a man may be kept from running from some external cause. and keeps them from this running After christ. 2. As a man may be kept from running from Some external cause. cc vvz pno32 p-acp d vvg p-acp np1. crd p-acp dt n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp vvg p-acp d j n1. (31) sermon (DIV2) 693 Page 330
5743 So may a Christian also be hindered in his spiritual race, from some ill company with which he is linked, from some impressions of his grand adversary the Devil. So may a Christian also be hindered in his spiritual raze, from Some ill company with which he is linked, from Some impressions of his grand adversary the devil. av vmb dt njp av vbi vvn p-acp po31 j n1, p-acp d j-jn n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vbz vvn, p-acp d n2 pp-f po31 j n1 dt n1. (31) sermon (DIV2) 693 Page 330
5744 From the withdrawings of Divine Grace, those measures of it I mean which are necessary to a Christians running, From the withdrawings of Divine Grace, those measures of it I mean which Are necessary to a Christians running, p-acp dt n2-vvg pp-f j-jn n1, d n2 pp-f pn31 pns11 vvb r-crq vbr j p-acp dt njpg2 n1, (31) sermon (DIV2) 693 Page 330
5745 though not to the upholding of the spiritual life. though not to the upholding of the spiritual life. cs xx p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt j n1. (31) sermon (DIV2) 693 Page 330
5746 If a Christian be hindred from such ill company as he cannot avoid, or from some temptations of Sathan, or from such divine desertions, he is the object of our pity, If a Christian be hindered from such ill company as he cannot avoid, or from Some temptations of Sathan, or from such divine desertions, he is the Object of our pity, cs dt njp vbi vvn p-acp d j-jn n1 c-acp pns31 vmbx vvi, cc p-acp d n2 pp-f np1, cc p-acp d j-jn n2, pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, (31) sermon (DIV2) 693 Page 330
5747 but not to be hastily censured or condemned, but in the mean time he ought to lie under convictions of his duty to run, but not to be hastily censured or condemned, but in the mean time he ought to lie under convictions of his duty to run, cc-acp xx pc-acp vbi av-j vvn cc vvn, cc-acp p-acp dt j n1 pns31 vmd pc-acp vvi p-acp n2 pp-f po31 n1 pc-acp vvi, (31) sermon (DIV2) 693 Page 330
5748 though it be his misery, that at present he cannot run. though it be his misery, that At present he cannot run. cs pn31 vbi po31 n1, cst p-acp j pns31 vmbx vvi. (31) sermon (DIV2) 693 Page 330
5749 Secondly, We may from hence learn one great reason, Why many move not at all after Gȯd; Secondly, We may from hence Learn one great reason, Why many move not At all After Gȯd; ord, pns12 vmb p-acp av vvi crd j n1, q-crq d vvb xx p-acp d c-acp vvd; (31) sermon (DIV2) 694 Page 330
5750 and also of that uneven pace which is discernable even in the best of God's People. and also of that uneven pace which is discernible even in the best of God's People. cc av pp-f d j n1 r-crq vbz j av p-acp dt js pp-f npg1 n1. (31) sermon (DIV2) 694 Page 330
5751 The greater part of the World moveth not after Christ at all. One Man runs after his sensual satisfactions, anoher after sensible enjȯyments, making hast to be rich, few after Christ•: The greater part of the World moves not After christ At all. One Man runs After his sensual satisfactions, Another After sensible enjȯyments, making haste to be rich, few After Christ•: dt jc n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz xx p-acp np1 p-acp d. crd n1 vvz p-acp po31 j n2, j-jn p-acp j n2, vvg n1 pc-acp vbi j, d p-acp np1: (31) sermon (DIV2) 695 Page 330
5752 What is the reason? The Scripture layeth the fault upon the immediate proximate cause, that is, Man's perverse will, he will not come to Christ that he might live; What is the reason? The Scripture Layeth the fault upon the immediate proximate cause, that is, Man's perverse will, he will not come to christ that he might live; q-crq vbz dt n1? dt n1 vvz dt n1 p-acp dt j j n1, cst vbz, ng1 j n1, pns31 vmb xx vvi p-acp np1 cst pns31 vmd vvi; (31) sermon (DIV2) 695 Page 330
5753 but there is an higher cause, for no more would any other Soul have done, but there is an higher cause, for no more would any other Soul have done, cc-acp pc-acp vbz dt jc n1, c-acp dx dc vmd d j-jn n1 vhb vdn, (31) sermon (DIV2) 695 Page 331
5754 if the Lord had not drawn it, and made it partaker of his powerful, special Grace, had it pleased the Lord to have done as much for those other Souls, they would have come, they would have run likewise. if the Lord had not drawn it, and made it partaker of his powerful, special Grace, had it pleased the Lord to have done as much for those other Souls, they would have come, they would have run likewise. cs dt n1 vhd xx vvn pn31, cc vvd pn31 n1 pp-f po31 j, j n1, vhd pn31 vvn dt n1 pc-acp vhi vdn c-acp d c-acp d j-jn n2, pns32 vmd vhi vvn, pns32 vmd vhi vvn av. (31) sermon (DIV2) 695 Page 331
5755 But you will say then mens Damnation is from God, and is not caused so much from their not running, as from God's not drawing. But you will say then men's Damnation is from God, and is not caused so much from their not running, as from God's not drawing. p-acp pn22 vmb vvi av ng2 n1 vbz p-acp np1, cc vbz xx vvn av av-d p-acp po32 xx vvg, c-acp p-acp npg1 xx vvg. (31) sermon (DIV2) 695 Page 331
5756 I have before spoken to this Objection, but it comes again a cross me. I have before spoken to this Objection, but it comes again a cross me. pns11 vhb a-acp vvn p-acp d n1, cc-acp pn31 vvz av dt n1 pno11. (31) sermon (DIV2) 695 Page 331
5757 I will add but a word, or two, or rather repeat what I have already said in the case. I will add but a word, or two, or rather repeat what I have already said in the case. pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, cc crd, cc av-c vvb r-crq pns11 vhb av vvn p-acp dt n1. (31) sermon (DIV2) 695 Page 331
5758 The Objection were indeed considerable, if, 1. God did not in some degree draw every Soul to whom the Gospel is preached, The Objection were indeed considerable, if, 1. God did not in Some degree draw every Soul to whom the Gospel is preached, dt n1 vbdr av j, cs, crd np1 vdd xx p-acp d n1 vvi d n1 p-acp ro-crq dt n1 vbz vvn, (31) sermon (DIV2) 696 Page 331
5759 2. If the Sinner did to his utmost obey those drawings, and God yet denied his further and more effectual Grace. 2. If the Sinner did to his utmost obey those drawings, and God yet denied his further and more effectual Grace. crd cs dt n1 vdd p-acp po31 j vvi d n2-vvg, cc np1 av vvd po31 jc cc av-dc j n1. (31) sermon (DIV2) 697 Page 331
5760 But as I have before shewed you, there is no Soul that liveth under the preaching of the Gospel, But as I have before showed you, there is no Soul that lives under the preaching of the Gospel, p-acp c-acp pns11 vhb a-acp vvn pn22, pc-acp vbz dx n1 cst vvz p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1, (31) sermon (DIV2) 697 Page 331
5761 but is drawn, drawn by Exhortations, Arguments, Promises of reward, &c. the proper Cords of a Man. Nay, there are none amongst the Heathens, but is drawn, drawn by Exhortations, Arguments, Promises of reward, etc. the proper Cords of a Man. Nay, there Are none among the heathens, cc-acp vbz vvn, vvn p-acp n2, n2, vvz pp-f n1, av dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 uh, pc-acp vbr pix p-acp dt n2-jn, (31) sermon (DIV2) 697 Page 331
5762 but are drawn by the Cords of common gracious Providence, God (saith the Apostle) leaveth not them without witness. but Are drawn by the Cords of Common gracious Providence, God (Says the Apostle) Leaveth not them without witness. cc-acp vbr vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f j j n1, np1 (vvz dt n1) vvz xx pno32 p-acp n1. (31) sermon (DIV2) 697 Page 331
5763 Now though none of these Cords are sufficient to draw the Soul home to Christ, Now though none of these Cords Are sufficient to draw the Soul home to christ, av cs pi pp-f d n2 vbr j p-acp vvb dt n1 av-an p-acp np1, (31) sermon (DIV2) 697 Page 331
5764 yet they are sufficient with that power which is left in the will of Man, to ingage him to many acts of Reformation, and to the performance of many acts of moral discipline; yet they Are sufficient with that power which is left in the will of Man, to engage him to many acts of Reformation, and to the performance of many acts of moral discipline; av pns32 vbr j p-acp d n1 r-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp d n2 pp-f n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2 pp-f j n1; (31) sermon (DIV2) 697 Page 331
5766 how shall their destruction be from God, for denying them his special grace? Especially when we say, That although the good use of common Grace meriteth nothing at the hand of God, how shall their destruction be from God, for denying them his special grace? Especially when we say, That although the good use of Common Grace merits nothing At the hand of God, q-crq vmb po32 n1 vbb p-acp np1, p-acp vvg pno32 po31 j n1? av-j c-crq pns12 vvb, cst cs dt j n1 pp-f j n1 vvz pix p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (31) sermon (DIV2) 697 Page 331
5767 yet God doth never deny his special Grace, but where common Grace is first wilfully abused; yet God does never deny his special Grace, but where Common Grace is First wilfully abused; av np1 vdz av-x vvi po31 j n1, p-acp c-crq j n1 vbz ord av-j vvn; (31) sermon (DIV2) 697 Page 331
5768 and thus the destruction of Sinners lyeth at their own Doors, not because that if they would they might repent, believe, and thus the destruction of Sinners lies At their own Doors, not Because that if they would they might Repent, believe, cc av dt n1 pp-f n2 vvz p-acp po32 d n2, xx c-acp d cs pns32 vmd pns32 vmd vvi, vvb, (31) sermon (DIV2) 697 Page 331
5769 and turn to God, but because, that if they would, they might make such an use of the common Grace of God, and turn to God, but Because, that if they would, they might make such an use of the Common Grace of God, cc vvi p-acp np1, cc-acp c-acp, cst cs pns32 vmd, pns32 vmd vvi d dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1, (31) sermon (DIV2) 697 Page 331
5770 as in the use of it, God would not be wanting to them in the giving them that further power to Spiritual acts, which they have not of themselves. as in the use of it, God would not be wanting to them in the giving them that further power to Spiritual acts, which they have not of themselves. c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, np1 vmd xx vbi vvg p-acp pno32 p-acp dt vvg pno32 cst jc n1 p-acp j n2, r-crq pns32 vhb xx pp-f px32. (31) sermon (DIV2) 697 Page 331
5771 But now if we rise higher, and enquire, how some come to use common Grace better than others, But now if we rise higher, and inquire, how Some come to use Common Grace better than Others, p-acp av cs pns12 vvb jc, cc vvi, c-crq d vvb pc-acp vvi j n1 av-jc cs n2-jn, (31) sermon (DIV2) 697 Page 331
5772 when all have an equal Natural power, to do those acts of Moral discipline and of Religion also, which extend no further then to a bodily labour; when all have an equal Natural power, to do those acts of Moral discipline and of Religion also, which extend no further then to a bodily labour; c-crq d vhb dt j-jn j n1, pc-acp vdi d n2 pp-f j n1 cc pp-f n1 av, r-crq vvb av-dx av-jc cs p-acp dt j n1; (31) sermon (DIV2) 697 Page 331
5773 how it comes to pass, that some get leave of themselves, of their Lusts and Passions to do them, others do not? We must say there is an influence of God's Spirit of Grace more upon the one than the other inclining them thereto; how it comes to pass, that Some get leave of themselves, of their Lustiest and Passion to do them, Others do not? We must say there is an influence of God's Spirit of Grace more upon the one than the other inclining them thereto; c-crq pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi, cst d vvb n1 pp-f px32, pp-f po32 n2 cc n2 pc-acp vdi pno32, n2-jn vdb xx? pns12 vmb vvi a-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 pp-f n1 av-dc p-acp dt crd cs dt n-jn vvg pno32 av; (31) sermon (DIV2) 697 Page 332
5774 but so long as others have a Natural power thus far which they do not use, God is acquitted of their Blood, but so long as Others have a Natural power thus Far which they do not use, God is acquitted of their Blood, cc-acp av av-j c-acp n2-jn vhb dt j n1 av av-j r-crq pns32 vdb xx vvi, np1 vbz vvn pp-f po32 n1, (31) sermon (DIV2) 697 Page 332
5775 and their Damnation is of themselves, though his abounding grace be more seen as to others whom he doth further incline to a better use of common Grace, and their natural abilities; and their Damnation is of themselves, though his abounding grace be more seen as to Others whom he does further incline to a better use of Common Grace, and their natural abilities; cc po32 n1 vbz pp-f px32, cs po31 j-vvg n1 vbi av-dc vvn a-acp p-acp n2-jn ro-crq pns31 vdz av-j vvi p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f j n1, cc po32 j n2; (31) sermon (DIV2) 697 Page 332
5776 but of this I have spoken before, and do now little more than repeat. but of this I have spoken before, and do now little more than repeat. cc-acp pp-f d pns11 vhb vvn a-acp, cc vdb av av-j av-dc cs vvi. (31) sermon (DIV2) 697 Page 332
5777 2. The same account must be given of the uneven pace which is discernable in such as are Christians indeed. 2. The same account must be given of the uneven pace which is discernible in such as Are Christians indeed. crd dt d n1 vmb vbi vvn pp-f dt j n1 r-crq vbz j p-acp d c-acp vbr np1 av. (31) sermon (DIV2) 698 Page 332
5778 The running of God's own People is not alike, though they have all the same renewed Nature, The running of God's own People is not alike, though they have all the same renewed Nature, dt n-vvg pp-f npg1 d n1 vbz xx av, cs pns32 vhb d dt d j-vvn n1, (31) sermon (DIV2) 698 Page 332
5779 and inward principle of life, To will is present with them all, yet they have not all an equal strength to perform. and inward principle of life, To will is present with them all, yet they have not all an equal strength to perform. cc j n1 pp-f n1, p-acp n1 vbz j p-acp pno32 d, av pns32 vhb xx d dt j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi. (31) sermon (DIV2) 698 Page 332
5780 Nor an equal life, liveliness, freedom, and chearfulness in their walkings with God, there may be much blame to be laid upon themselves, Nor an equal life, liveliness, freedom, and cheerfulness in their walkings with God, there may be much blame to be laid upon themselves, ccx dt j-jn n1, n1, n1, cc n1 p-acp po32 n2-vvg p-acp np1, pc-acp vmb vbi d n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp px32, (31) sermon (DIV2) 698 Page 332
5781 for not using the Grace of God as they ought to do, not keeping their Watch as they ought to keep it, for not using the Grace of God as they ought to do, not keeping their Watch as they ought to keep it, c-acp xx vvg dt n1 pp-f np1 c-acp pns32 vmd pc-acp vdi, xx vvg po32 n1 c-acp pns32 vmd pc-acp vvi pn31, (31) sermon (DIV2) 698 Page 332
5782 but the Original cause is the want of Divine drawings, which are sometimes with-held as a punishment to some loose and careless walking sometimes, but the Original cause is the want of Divine drawings, which Are sometime withheld as a punishment to Some lose and careless walking sometime, cc-acp dt j-jn n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f j-jn n2-vvg, r-crq vbr av vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp d j cc j n-vvg av, (31) sermon (DIV2) 698 Page 332
5783 as the product of Divine Wisdom for the exercise of some habits of Grace, which are not so well tryed and exercised under the full influences of divine grace upon them, as the product of Divine Wisdom for the exercise of Some habits of Grace, which Are not so well tried and exercised under the full influences of divine grace upon them, c-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2 pp-f n1, r-crq vbr xx av av vvn cc vvn p-acp dt j n2 pp-f j-jn n1 p-acp pno32, (31) sermon (DIV2) 698 Page 332
5784 as under the partial withdrawings of it. There might be other uses made of this point, but they would be mostly such, as under the partial withdrawings of it. There might be other uses made of this point, but they would be mostly such, c-acp p-acp dt j n2-vvg pp-f pn31. a-acp vmd vbi j-jn n2 vvn pp-f d n1, cc-acp pns32 vmd vbi j d, (31) sermon (DIV2) 698 Page 332
5785 as were proper to the former Doctrine, and there inlarged upon. So as I shall proceed no further in Application of this Discourse. as were proper to the former Doctrine, and there enlarged upon. So as I shall proceed no further in Application of this Discourse. c-acp vbdr j p-acp dt j n1, cc a-acp vvn p-acp. av c-acp pns11 vmb vvi av-dx av-jc p-acp n1 pp-f d n1. (31) sermon (DIV2) 699 Page 332
5786 Serman XXIII. Canticles 1. 4. Draw me, and We will run after thee. Sermon XXIII. Canticles 1. 4. Draw me, and We will run After thee. np1 np1. n2 crd crd vvb pno11, cc pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno21. (32) sermon (DIV2) 699 Page 332
5787 YOu have heard the Spouses Petition opened, what she means, when she saith to her Beloved, Draw me; you have heard her Promise or Argument opened, We will run after thee. She prayeth for drawing, she promiseth her running. Drawing was the act of her beloved. Running was her own Act, YOu have herd the Spouses Petition opened, what she means, when she Says to her beloved, Draw me; you have herd her Promise or Argument opened, We will run After thee. She Prayeth for drawing, she promises her running. Drawing was the act of her Beloved. Running was her own Act, pn22 vhb vvn dt n2 vvb vvn, r-crq pns31 vvz, c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp po31 j-vvn, vvb pno11; pn22 vhb vvn po31 vvb cc n1 vvd, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno21. pns31 vvz p-acp vvg, pns31 vvz po31 vvg. vvg vbds dt n1 pp-f po31 vvn. vvg vbds po31 d n1, (32) sermon (DIV2) 700 Page 333
5788 though in force of his drawing. though in force of his drawing. cs p-acp n1 pp-f po31 vvg. (32) sermon (DIV2) 700 Page 333
5789 But here is (as I before observed) an alteration of the Number, She saith, Draw me; She addeth, We will run. She begs but for one, she promiseth for more, she prayeth for her self, she promiseth for others. How is this? But Here is (as I before observed) an alteration of the Number, She Says, Draw me; She adds, We will run. She begs but for one, she promises for more, she Prayeth for her self, she promises for Others. How is this? p-acp av vbz (c-acp pns11 a-acp vvd) dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns31 vvz, vvb pno11; pns31 vvz, pns12 vmb vvi. pns31 vvz p-acp p-acp crd, pns31 vvz p-acp av-dc, pns31 vvz p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vvz p-acp n2-jn. q-crq vbz d? (32) sermon (DIV2) 700 Page 333
5790 1. I told you when I opened thé words, that some by We understand, The Spouse and the Spirit of God in conjunction. 1. I told you when I opened the words, that Some by We understand, The Spouse and the Spirit of God in conjunction. crd pns11 vvd pn22 c-crq pns11 vvd dt n2, cst d p-acp pns12 vvi, dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1. (32) sermon (DIV2) 701 Page 333
5791 I, and thy Grace. This is a Sense hinted by Genebrard and De Ponte upon the Text, I, and thy Grace. This is a Sense hinted by Genebrard and De Ponte upon the Text, pns11, cc po21 vvb. d vbz dt n1 vvn p-acp np1 cc fw-fr np1 p-acp dt n1, (32) sermon (DIV2) 701 Page 333
5792 and it may seem to have some colour from that of Christ, Without me you can do nothing, and that of Paul, Gal. 2. 20. I live, yet not I, and it may seem to have Some colour from that of christ, Without me you can do nothing, and that of Paul, Gal. 2. 20. I live, yet not I, cc pn31 vmb vvi pc-acp vhi d n1 p-acp d pp-f np1, p-acp pno11 pn22 vmb vdi pix, cc d pp-f np1, np1 crd crd pns11 vvb, av xx pns11, (32) sermon (DIV2) 701 Page 333
5793 but Christ liveth in me, and the life which I now live in the Flesh; I live by the Faith of the Son of God. but christ lives in me, and the life which I now live in the Flesh; I live by the Faith of the Son of God. cc-acp np1 vvz p-acp pno11, cc dt n1 r-crq pns11 av vvi p-acp dt n1; pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (32) sermon (DIV2) 701 Page 333
5794 It is a great truth, that when ever the Soul runs after Christ, the holy Spirit assists its motion; It is a great truth, that when ever the Soul runs After christ, the holy Spirit assists its motion; pn31 vbz dt j n1, cst c-crq av dt n1 vvz p-acp np1, dt j n1 vvz po31 n1; (32) sermon (DIV2) 701 Page 333
5795 but yet it is drawing, that is Christ's and his Spirits work, running is ours. but yet it is drawing, that is Christ's and his Spirits work, running is ours. cc-acp av pn31 vbz vvg, cst vbz npg1 cc po31 n2 vvi, vvg vbz png12. (32) sermon (DIV2) 701 Page 333
5796 Grace works together with the Child of God, but it worketh by drawing, the Soul works by running; Grace works together with the Child of God, but it works by drawing, the Soul works by running; n1 vvz av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc-acp pn31 vvz p-acp vvg, dt n1 vvz p-acp vvg; (32) sermon (DIV2) 701 Page 333
5797 it is not Christ or the Spirit of Christ that is in us, that runneth the way of God's Commandments, it is not christ or the Spirit of christ that is in us, that Runneth the Way of God's commandments, pn31 vbz xx np1 cc dt n1 pp-f np1 cst vbz p-acp pno12, cst vvz dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2, (32) sermon (DIV2) 701 Page 333
5798 but it is the Soul of the Christian, in and with the strength, and power of Christ. but it is the Soul of the Christian, in and with the strength, and power of christ. cc-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt njp, p-acp cc p-acp dt n1, cc n1 pp-f np1. (32) sermon (DIV2) 701 Page 333
5799 Grace is the Principle of our Spiritual life, like the Spirit within Ezechiels Wheels, without which the Wheels move not; Grace is the Principle of our Spiritual life, like the Spirit within Ezechiels Wheels, without which the Wheels move not; vvb vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 j n1, av-j dt n1 p-acp np1 n2, p-acp r-crq dt n2 vvb xx; (32) sermon (DIV2) 701 Page 333
5800 but they are the Wheels that move. I cannot therefore agree this sence. but they Are the Wheels that move. I cannot Therefore agree this sense. cc-acp pns32 vbr dt n2 cst vvb. pns11 vmbx av vvi d n1. (32) sermon (DIV2) 701 Page 333
5801 2. Bernard hath another Notion, She begs (saith he) The sowre part for her self, the sweeter part for others, but this is an interpretation which to me seemeth to have many faults. 1. It maketh the drawing here prayed for, to be a drawing by Afflictions, which are indeed the Lord's Cords, 2. Bernard hath Another Notion, She begs (Says he) The sour part for her self, the Sweeten part for Others, but this is an Interpretation which to me seems to have many Faults. 1. It makes the drawing Here prayed for, to be a drawing by Afflictions, which Are indeed the Lord's Cords, crd np1 vhz j-jn n1, pns31 vvz (vvz pns31) dt j n1 p-acp po31 n1, dt jc n1 p-acp n2-jn, p-acp d vbz dt n1 r-crq p-acp pno11 vvz pc-acp vhi d n2. crd pn31 vvz dt vvg av vvd p-acp, pc-acp vbi dt vvg p-acp n2, r-crq vbr av dt ng1 n2, (32) sermon (DIV2) 702 Page 333
5802 but such as he seldom draweth Souls to Christ by, not are they the proper matter of our Prayer. but such as he seldom draws Souls to christ by, not Are they the proper matter of our Prayer. cc-acp d c-acp pns31 av vvz n2 p-acp np1 p-acp, xx vbr pns32 dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1. (32) sermon (DIV2) 702 Page 333
5803 Secondly, It turneth the Promise into a Prayer, and makes the Sense to be to this purpose, Lord for me, Draw me with the Cords of Affliction: Let others run after thee; Secondly, It turns the Promise into a Prayer, and makes the Sense to be to this purpose, Lord for me, Draw me with the Cords of Affliction: Let Others run After thee; ord, pn31 vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc vvz dt n1 pc-acp vbi p-acp d n1, n1 p-acp pno11, vvb pno11 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1: vvb ng2-jn vvb p-acp pno21; (32) sermon (DIV2) 702 Page 333
5804 but I see no ground at all for such an Interpretation. It is not others, but We, she includeth her self. but I see no ground At all for such an Interpretation. It is not Others, but We, she includeth her self. p-acp pns11 vvb dx n1 p-acp d c-acp d dt n1. pn31 vbz xx n2-jn, p-acp pns12, pns31 vvz po31 n1. (32) sermon (DIV2) 702 Page 333
5805 It is not, let others run, but we will run. It is not, let Others run, but we will run. pn31 vbz xx, vvb ng2-jn vvb, p-acp pns12 vmb vvi. (32) sermon (DIV2) 702 Page 333
5806 3. Thirdly, If by the Spouse we here understand the Church speaking, The Church being many yet make but one Body. So the Spouse prayeth for her whole Body which is but one, 3. Thirdly, If by the Spouse we Here understand the Church speaking, The Church being many yet make but one Body. So the Spouse Prayeth for her Whole Body which is but one, crd ord, cs p-acp dt n1 pns12 av vvb dt n1 vvg, dt n1 vbg d av vvi p-acp crd n1. av dt n1 vvz p-acp po31 j-jn n1 r-crq vbz p-acp crd, (32) sermon (DIV2) 703 Page 333
5807 and saith properly, draw me, and then promiseth for every part, Rom. 12. 5. We being many are one Body; and Says properly, draw me, and then promises for every part, Rom. 12. 5. We being many Are one Body; cc vvz av-j, vvb pno11, cc av vvz p-acp d n1, np1 crd crd pns12 vbg d vbr pi n1; (32) sermon (DIV2) 703 Page 334
5808 She prayeth for Grace, she promiseth not only action, and obedience, but unity in her obedience and action, God's Kingdom is not divided against its self, not different from it self, especially in the Fundamentals of Faith, and Holiness. She Prayeth for Grace, she promises not only actium, and Obedience, but unity in her Obedience and actium, God's Kingdom is not divided against its self, not different from it self, especially in the Fundamentals of Faith, and Holiness. pns31 vvz p-acp vvb, pns31 vvz xx av-j n1, cc n1, cc-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, npg1 n1 vbz xx vvn p-acp po31 n1, xx j p-acp pn31 n1, av-j p-acp dt n2-j pp-f n1, cc n1. (32) sermon (DIV2) 703 Page 334
5809 They are an Army in order, and fighting together against the World, the Flesh, and the Devil; but this still is more than I will run. They Are an Army in order, and fighting together against the World, the Flesh, and the devil; but this still is more than I will run. pns32 vbr dt n1 p-acp n1, cc vvg av p-acp dt n1, dt n1, cc dt n1; p-acp d av vbz dc cs pns11 vmb vvi. (32) sermon (DIV2) 703 Page 334
5810 4. I rather choose another sence of this Promise. 4. I rather choose Another sense of this Promise. crd pns11 av-c vvb j-jn n1 pp-f d n1. (32) sermon (DIV2) 704 Page 334
5811 A promise of an endeavour to cause others to run after Christ, or a Prophecy that others would run, A promise of an endeavour to cause Others to run After christ, or a Prophecy that Others would run, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi n2-jn pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, cc dt n1 cst n2-jn vmd vvi, (32) sermon (DIV2) 704 Page 334
5812 so as the sense should be this; so as the sense should be this; av c-acp dt n1 vmd vbi d; (32) sermon (DIV2) 704 Page 334
5813 Lord draw me, and I will endeavour to be a cause of more than my own running after thee; Lord draw me, and I will endeavour to be a cause of more than my own running After thee; n1 vvb pno11, cc pns11 vmb vvi pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f dc cs po11 d vvg p-acp pno21; (32) sermon (DIV2) 704 Page 334
5814 others seeing, or hearing of thy Grace and Goodness to me, shall also by my example be provoked to run after thee. Others seeing, or hearing of thy Grace and goodness to me, shall also by my Exampl be provoked to run After thee. n2-jn vvg, cc vvg pp-f po21 n1 cc n1 p-acp pno11, vmb av p-acp po11 n1 vbi vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp pno21. (32) sermon (DIV2) 704 Page 334
5815 In this sence I shall carry it. The Proposition resulting from hence is this, In this sense I shall carry it. The Proposition resulting from hence is this, p-acp d n1 pns11 vmb vvi pn31. dt n1 vvg p-acp av vbz d, (32) sermon (DIV2) 704 Page 334
5816 Prop. That God's sweet, and powerful drawing of one Soul, to, or after himself, will be a means of causing others also to run after him. Prop. That God's sweet, and powerful drawing of one Soul, to, or After himself, will be a means of causing Others also to run After him. np1 d npg1 j, cc j vvg pp-f crd n1, p-acp, cc p-acp px31, vmb vbi dt n2 pp-f vvg n2-jn av pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31. (32) sermon (DIV2) 705 Page 334
5817 God's drawing of John, 1 John 26. draweth first two other Disciples, who when they heard him, followed Jesus: God's drawing of John, 1 John 26. draws First two other Disciples, who when they herd him, followed jesus: npg1 vvg pp-f np1, crd np1 crd vvz ord crd j-jn n2, r-crq c-crq pns32 vvd pno31, vvd np1: (32) sermon (DIV2) 706 Page 334
5818 and Andrew drew Simon Peter, v. 40, Christ's drawing of Philip, was the occasion of Nathaniel 's running, v. 45. Philip findeth Nathaniel, and saith unto him, We have found him of whom Moses in the Law, and the Prophets did write. and Andrew drew Simon Peter, v. 40, Christ's drawing of Philip, was the occasion of Nathaniel is running, v. 45. Philip finds Nathaniel, and Says unto him, We have found him of whom Moses in the Law, and the prophets did write. cc np1 vvd np1 np1, n1 crd, npg1 vvg pp-f np1, vbds dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvg, n1 crd np1 vvz np1, cc vvz p-acp pno31, pns12 vhb vvn pno31 pp-f ro-crq np1 p-acp dt n1, cc dt n2 vdd vvi. (32) sermon (DIV2) 706 Page 334
5819 Christ draweth the Woman of Samaria, John 4. v. 28. She leaves her Water pot, and goes her way into the City, christ draws the Woman of Samaria, John 4. v. 28. She leaves her Water pot, and Goes her Way into the city, np1 vvz dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd n1 crd pns31 vvz po31 n1 n1, cc vvz po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, (32) sermon (DIV2) 706 Page 334
5918 None knows the misery of a Christless Soul, so well as that Soul, that hath been lost, None knows the misery of a Christless Soul, so well as that Soul, that hath been lost, pix vvz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, av av c-acp d n1, cst vhz vbn vvn, (32) sermon (DIV2) 716 Page 339
5820 and saith to the men of the City, Come see a Man, which told me all things that I ever did, is not this the Christ? Then they went out of the City, and Says to the men of the city, Come see a Man, which told me all things that I ever did, is not this the christ? Then they went out of the city, cc vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, vvb vvi dt n1, r-crq vvd pno11 d n2 cst pns11 av vdd, vbz xx d dt np1? cs pns32 vvd av pp-f dt n1, (32) sermon (DIV2) 706 Page 334
5821 and came unto him, and v. 41. Many more believed because of his own word. and Come unto him, and v. 41. Many more believed Because of his own word. cc vvd p-acp pno31, cc n1 crd d av-dc vvn p-acp pp-f po31 d n1. (32) sermon (DIV2) 706 Page 334
5822 There are two main grounds upon which the truth of this Proposition depends. 1. The first is the alluring nature of Divine Grace. There Are two main grounds upon which the truth of this Proposition depends. 1. The First is the alluring nature of Divine Grace. pc-acp vbr crd j n2 p-acp r-crq dt n1 pp-f d n1 vvz. crd dt ord vbz dt j-vvg n1 pp-f j-jn n1. (32) sermon (DIV2) 707 Page 334
5823 2. The Second is, The exceeding Charity of every pious Soul. I will alittle enlarge upon them. 2. The Second is, The exceeding Charity of every pious Soul. I will alittle enlarge upon them. crd dt ord vbz, dt j-vvg n1 pp-f d j n1 pns11 vmb av vvi p-acp pno32. (32) sermon (DIV2) 707 Page 334
5824 1. I say, first, Divine Grace in the effects of it is exceedingly attractive. 1. I say, First, Divine Grace in the effects of it is exceedingly Attractive. crd pns11 vvb, ord, j-jn n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f pn31 vbz av-vvg j. (32) sermon (DIV2) 708 Page 334
5825 The love of God (saith the Apostle) constraineth; nor doth it only constrain the Soul in which it is shed abroad through the Holy Ghost, The love of God (Says the Apostle) constrains; nor does it only constrain the Soul in which it is shed abroad through the Holy Ghost, dt n1 pp-f np1 (vvz dt n1) vvz; ccx vdz pn31 av-j vvi dt n1 p-acp r-crq pn31 vbz vvn av p-acp dt j n1, (32) sermon (DIV2) 708 Page 334
5826 but it also constraineth others, at least to some inquiries after it. but it also constrains Others, At least to Some inquiries After it. cc-acp pn31 av vvz n2-jn, p-acp ds p-acp d n2 c-acp pn31. (32) sermon (DIV2) 708 Page 334
5827 The Fathers kindness to one Child maketh every Child more studious to please him, and the Masters kindness to one Servant, encourageth others to their duty. The Father's kindness to one Child makes every Child more studious to please him, and the Masters kindness to one Servant, Encourageth Others to their duty. dt ng1 n1 p-acp crd n1 vvz d n1 av-dc j pc-acp vvi pno31, cc dt ng1 n1 p-acp crd n1, vvz n2-jn p-acp po32 n1. (32) sermon (DIV2) 708 Page 335
5828 We have not perfect single Hearts, to act meerly in compliance with a pree•pt, even Moses himself had an eye to the recompence of reward. We have not perfect single Hearts, to act merely in compliance with a pree•pt, even Moses himself had an eye to the recompense of reward. pns12 vhb xx av-j j n2, pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, av np1 px31 vhd dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (32) sermon (DIV2) 708 Page 335
5829 Nor are we only incourag'd from the prospect of a futur recompence, but we must also be encouraged, from some promises, or hopes of present assistance. Nor Are we only encouraged from the prospect of a future recompense, but we must also be encouraged, from Some promises, or hope's of present assistance. ccx vbr pns12 av-j vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, cc-acp pns12 vmb av vbi vvn, p-acp d n2, cc n2 pp-f j n1. (32) sermon (DIV2) 708 Page 335
5830 Solomon tells us, The Sluggard saith, there is a Lion in the way We are prone to fancy Lions, where indeed there are none, The way of holiness is a plain and lightsome way, no rough nor dark way, God hath said, Waysaring men though fools, shall not err therein; Solomon tells us, The Sluggard Says, there is a lion in the Way We Are prove to fancy Lions, where indeed there Are none, The Way of holiness is a plain and lightsome Way, no rough nor dark Way, God hath said, Waysaring men though Fools, shall not err therein; np1 vvz pno12, dt n1 vvz, pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pns12 vbr j pc-acp vvi n2, c-crq av a-acp vbr pix, dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz dt j cc j n1, dx j ccx j n1, np1 vhz vvn, vvg n2 cs n2, vmb xx vvi av; (32) sermon (DIV2) 708 Page 335
5831 but we know not how to adventure, and indeed there are Lions and Mountains in the way. but we know not how to adventure, and indeed there Are Lions and Mountains in the Way. p-acp pns12 vvb xx c-crq pc-acp vvi, cc av a-acp vbr n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1. (32) sermon (DIV2) 708 Page 335
5832 The roaring Lion is in the way, who goeth about continually seeking whom may he devour, The roaring lion is in the Way, who Goes about continually seeking whom may he devour, dt j-vvg n1 vbz p-acp dt n1, r-crq vvz a-acp av-j vvg r-crq vmb pns31 vvi, (32) sermon (DIV2) 708 Page 335
5833 & we have Mountains of Lusts and Corruptions, as well as of Worldly Temptations that are in our way. & we have Mountains of Lustiest and Corruptions, as well as of Worldly Temptations that Are in our Way. cc pns12 vhb n2 pp-f n2 cc n2, c-acp av c-acp pp-f j n2 cst vbr p-acp po12 n1. (32) sermon (DIV2) 708 Page 335
5834 Christ hath told us, that his Yoke is easie, his burden is light. We cannot understand it; christ hath told us, that his Yoke is easy, his burden is Light. We cannot understand it; np1 vhz vvn pno12, cst po31 n1 vbz j, po31 n1 vbz j. pns12 vmbx vvi pn31; (32) sermon (DIV2) 708 Page 335
5835 Is it an easie thing to deny our selves, to take up the Cross, and to follow Christ? To keep a steady even pace with God? The very Thoughts of the difficulty of a Christians life, make many to turn away from it, looking upon the Yoke of Christ, Is it an easy thing to deny our selves, to take up the Cross, and to follow christ? To keep a steady even pace with God? The very Thoughts of the difficulty of a Christians life, make many to turn away from it, looking upon the Yoke of christ, vbz pn31 dt j n1 p-acp vvb po12 n2, pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1, cc p-acp vvb np1? pc-acp vvi dt j j n1 p-acp np1? dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt njpg2 n1, vvb d pc-acp vvi av p-acp pn31, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (32) sermon (DIV2) 708 Page 335
5836 as a Yoke which no Flesh and Blood is able to bear. But now the effects of Divine Grace upon one Soul here incourageth many others. as a Yoke which no Flesh and Blood is able to bear. But now the effects of Divine Grace upon one Soul Here Encourageth many Others. c-acp dt n1 r-crq dx n1 cc n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi. p-acp av dt n2 pp-f j-jn n1 p-acp crd n1 av vvz d n2-jn. (32) sermon (DIV2) 708 Page 335
5837 We are like Travellers, going toward the City of God, we meet with Rivers over which we must pass, the River seems deep, We Are like Travellers, going towards the city of God, we meet with rivers over which we must pass, the River seems deep, pns12 vbr j n2, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns12 vvb p-acp n2 p-acp r-crq pns12 vmb vvi, dt n1 vvz j-jn, (32) sermon (DIV2) 708 Page 335
5838 and the Stream seems to run swift, here our Hearts fail; but as it is with earthly Travellers in such a case, if one ventures through, and the Stream seems to run swift, Here our Hearts fail; but as it is with earthly Travellers in such a case, if one ventures through, cc dt n1 vvz pc-acp vvi j, av po12 n2 vvi; cc-acp c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp j n2 p-acp d dt n1, cs crd n2 a-acp, (32) sermon (DIV2) 708 Page 335
5839 and gets safe on shore, then many follow: and gets safe on shore, then many follow: cc vvz j p-acp n1, cs d vvb: (32) sermon (DIV2) 708 Page 335
5840 So when we see some that were under our discouragments from entring upon the ways of God, So when we see Some that were under our discouragements from entering upon the ways of God, av c-crq pns12 vvb d cst vbdr p-acp po12 n2 p-acp vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, (32) sermon (DIV2) 708 Page 335
5841 yet through Grace got into them, and finding them easie, and pleasant, this is a great encouragement to others. yet through Grace god into them, and finding them easy, and pleasant, this is a great encouragement to Others. av p-acp n1 vvn p-acp pno32, cc vvg pno32 j, cc j, d vbz dt j n1 p-acp n2-jn. (32) sermon (DIV2) 708 Page 335
5842 I have known some who have long stumbled at this Stone: I have known Some who have long stumbled At this Stone: pns11 vhb vvn d r-crq vhb av-j vvn p-acp d n1: (32) sermon (DIV2) 708 Page 335
5843 Better never to know the way of Righteousness, never to enter into a course of Profession, Better never to know the Way of Righteousness, never to enter into a course of Profession, j av pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, av-x pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (32) sermon (DIV2) 708 Page 335
5844 than having entred into it to fall Back; than having entered into it to fallen Back; cs vhg vvn p-acp pn31 pc-acp vvi av; (32) sermon (DIV2) 708 Page 335
5845 that I shall do, I shall never be able to hold on in a course of Duty; that I shall do, I shall never be able to hold on in a course of Duty; cst pns11 vmb vdi, pns11 vmb av-x vbi j pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (32) sermon (DIV2) 708 Page 335
5846 I shall never conquer such Corruptions, &c. Now when God draweth but one Soul, others are incouraged to run, Psal. 40. v. 1, 2, 3. I waited (saith David) patiently for the Lord; I shall never conquer such Corruptions, etc. Now when God draws but one Soul, Others Are encouraged to run, Psalm 40. v. 1, 2, 3. I waited (Says David) patiently for the Lord; pns11 vmb av-x vvi d n2, av av c-crq np1 vvz p-acp crd n1, n2-jn vbr vvn pc-acp vvi, np1 crd n1 crd, crd, crd pns11 vvd (vvz np1) av-j p-acp dt n1; (32) sermon (DIV2) 708 Page 335
5847 he inclined to me, and heard my cry. He brought me up also out of an horrible Pit, out of the miry Clay, he inclined to me, and herd my cry. He brought me up also out of an horrible Pit, out of the miry Clay, pns31 vvd p-acp pno11, cc vvd po11 n1. pns31 vvd pno11 a-acp av av pp-f dt j n1, av pp-f dt j n1, (32) sermon (DIV2) 708 Page 335
5848 and set my seet up-a Rock, and established my goings, and he hath put a new Song into my Mouth, even praise unto our God. and Set my seet up-a Rock, and established my goings, and he hath put a new Song into my Mouth, even praise unto our God. cc vvb po11 vvi|pn31 j n1, cc vvd po11 n2-vvg, cc pns31 vhz vvn dt j n1 p-acp po11 n1, av vvb p-acp po12 n1. (32) sermon (DIV2) 708 Page 335
5849 Many shall see it, and fear, and trust in the Lord. Many shall see it, and Fear, and trust in the Lord. av-d vmb vvi pn31, cc n1, cc vvb p-acp dt n1. (32) sermon (DIV2) 708 Page 336
5850 One blessed Martyr, is upheld by God, and Burns chearfully, his ashes set many others on fire. One blessed Martyr, is upheld by God, and Burns cheerfully, his Ashes Set many Others on fire. crd j-vvn vvi, vbz vvn p-acp np1, cc vvz av-j, po31 n2 vvd d n2-jn p-acp n1. (32) sermon (DIV2) 708 Page 336
5851 From hence it is that the conversation of Christians is a Winning conversation, and Christians are persuaded to walk, that others may be won by them. From hence it is that the Conversation of Christians is a Winning Conversation, and Christians Are persuaded to walk, that Others may be wone by them. p-acp av pn31 vbz d dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz dt vvg n1, cc np1 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi, cst n2-jn vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno32. (32) sermon (DIV2) 708 Page 336
5852 There is nothing unlovely in the effects of special Grace. There is nothing unlovely in the effects of special Grace. pc-acp vbz pix j p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n1. (32) sermon (DIV2) 708 Page 336
5853 Serenity and peace of Conscience, contentation in all Estates, Justice, and Charity towards men, they are all the effects of Grace, Serenity and peace of Conscience, contentation in all Estates, justice, and Charity towards men, they Are all the effects of Grace, n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, n1 p-acp d n2, n1, cc n1 p-acp n2, pns32 vbr d dt n2 pp-f n1, (32) sermon (DIV2) 708 Page 336
5854 and exceeding lovely in the Eyes of all reasonable Creatures. and exceeding lovely in the Eyes of all reasonable Creatures. cc av-vvg j p-acp dt n2 pp-f d j n2. (32) sermon (DIV2) 708 Page 336
5855 2. A second ground of this lyes in that Charity, or good will toward men, which is the steady effect of this grace; 2. A second ground of this lies in that Charity, or good will towards men, which is the steady Effect of this grace; crd dt ord n1 pp-f d n2 p-acp d n1, cc j n1 p-acp n2, r-crq vbz dt j n1 pp-f d n1; (32) sermon (DIV2) 709 Page 336
5856 whosoever is taught of God to love God, is also taught to love men; whosoever is taught of God to love God, is also taught to love men; r-crq vbz vvn pp-f np1 p-acp n1 np1, vbz av vvn pc-acp vvi n2; (32) sermon (DIV2) 709 Page 336
5857 all men with a love of good will, though the Saints only with a love of complacency or delight. Two things in pursuit of this will be found the effects of true Saving grace, in every Soul that hath been made partaker of it. all men with a love of good will, though the Saints only with a love of complacency or delight. Two things in pursuit of this will be found the effects of true Saving grace, in every Soul that hath been made partaker of it. d n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, cs dt n2 av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. crd n2 p-acp n1 pp-f d vmb vbi vvn dt n2 pp-f j j-vvg n1, p-acp d n1 cst vhz vbn vvn n1 pp-f pn31. (32) sermon (DIV2) 709 Page 336
5858 1. First, Such a Soul will reveal the grace that it hath received. 1. First, Such a Soul will reveal the grace that it hath received. crd ord, d dt n1 vmb vvi dt n1 cst pn31 vhz vvn. (32) sermon (DIV2) 710 Page 336
5859 2. It will excite, and quicken others to look after their share in the same grace. 2. It will excite, and quicken Others to look After their share in the same grace. crd pn31 vmb vvi, cc vvi n2-jn p-acp vvi p-acp po32 n1 p-acp dt d n1. (32) sermon (DIV2) 710 Page 336
5860 1. First, A gracious Soul is alwayes communicative. 1. First, A gracious Soul is always communicative. crd ord, dt j n1 vbz av j. (32) sermon (DIV2) 711 Page 336
5861 Grace, in the Soul, is like new Wine in the Bottle, which must have vent, see David, Psal. 66. 16. Come, and hear all you that fear God, Grace, in the Soul, is like new Wine in the Bottle, which must have vent, see David, Psalm 66. 16. Come, and hear all you that Fear God, n1, p-acp dt n1, vbz av-j j n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vmb vhi n1, vvb np1, np1 crd crd vvb, cc vvi d pn22 cst vvb np1, (32) sermon (DIV2) 711 Page 336
5862 and I will declare what he hath done for my Soul. I cried unto him with my Mouth, and I will declare what he hath done for my Soul. I cried unto him with my Mouth, cc pns11 vmb vvi r-crq pns31 vhz vdn p-acp po11 n1 pns11 vvd p-acp pno31 p-acp po11 n1, (32) sermon (DIV2) 711 Page 336
5863 and he was extolled by my Tongue. and he was extolled by my Tongue. cc pns31 vbds vvn p-acp po11 n1. (32) sermon (DIV2) 711 Page 336
5864 Christ when he healed the lame Man in the Gospel bid him, that he should tell no Man of it, christ when he healed the lame Man in the Gospel bid him, that he should tell no Man of it, np1 c-crq pns31 vvd dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 vvb pno31, cst pns31 vmd vvi dx n1 pp-f pn31, (32) sermon (DIV2) 711 Page 336
5865 yet he must go and publish it. yet he must go and publish it. av pns31 vmb vvi cc vvi pn31. (32) sermon (DIV2) 711 Page 336
5866 He never when he heals a Soul, saith to it, Tell no Man of it, nay, he saith the quite contrary. He never when he heals a Soul, Says to it, Tell no Man of it, nay, he Says the quite contrary. pns31 av c-crq pns31 vvz dt n1, vvz p-acp pn31, vvb dx n1 pp-f pn31, uh, pns31 vvz dt av j-jn. (32) sermon (DIV2) 711 Page 336
5867 When thou art converted (saith he to Peter Strengthen thy Brethren, Luk. 22. 32. Such a Soul cannot hold its peace. When thou art converted (Says he to Peter Strengthen thy Brothers, Luk. 22. 32. Such a Soul cannot hold its peace. c-crq pns21 vb2r vvn (vvz pns31 p-acp np1 vvb po21 n2, np1 crd crd d dt n1 vmbx vvi po31 n1. (32) sermon (DIV2) 711 Page 336
5868 Job could not eat his bodily morsels alone, but much less can the Soul eat his Spiritual Morsels, and let none know of it. Job could not eat his bodily morsels alone, but much less can the Soul eat his Spiritual Morsels, and let none know of it. np1 vmd xx vvi po31 j n2 av-j, cc-acp av-d av-dc vmb dt n1 vvb po31 j n2, cc vvb pix vvi pp-f pn31. (32) sermon (DIV2) 711 Page 336
5869 If the Woman in the parable could not find her lost Groat, but she must call in her Neighbours and spend it upon them, If the Woman in the parable could not find her lost Groat, but she must call in her Neighbours and spend it upon them, cs dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vmd xx vvi po31 j-vvn n1, cc-acp pns31 vmb vvi p-acp po31 n2 cc vvb pn31 p-acp pno32, (32) sermon (DIV2) 711 Page 336
5870 how shall a Man that discerns his lost Soul to be found, his lost Peace, and strength, and liveliness to be recovered not call his Neighbours, how shall a Man that discerns his lost Soul to be found, his lost Peace, and strength, and liveliness to be recovered not call his Neighbours, q-crq vmb dt n1 cst vvz po31 j-vvn n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, po31 j-vvn n1, cc n1, cc n1 pc-acp vbi vvn xx vvi po31 n2, (32) sermon (DIV2) 711 Page 336
5871 and tell them what God hath done for him? Sorrow and joy both fill the Heart, both pain it, the communication of either unto others in some degree easeth it. and tell them what God hath done for him? Sorrow and joy both fill the Heart, both pain it, the communication of either unto Others in Some degree eases it. cc vvi pno32 r-crq np1 vhz vdn p-acp pno31? n1 cc n1 av-d vvi dt n1, d n1 pn31, dt n1 pp-f d p-acp n2-jn p-acp d n1 vvz pn31. (32) sermon (DIV2) 711 Page 336
5872 There are in the World Mysteries of other knowledge, which Men have and do very studiously conceal, because the more are made partakers of them, the worse it is for those who got the first knowledge, they get the less; There Are in the World Mysteres of other knowledge, which Men have and do very studiously conceal, Because the more Are made partakers of them, the Worse it is for those who god the First knowledge, they get the less; pc-acp vbr p-acp dt n1 n2 pp-f j-jn n1, r-crq n2 vhb cc vdb av av-j vvi, c-acp dt av-dc vbr vvn n2 pp-f pno32, dt jc pn31 vbz p-acp d r-crq vvd dt ord n1, pns32 vvb dt av-dc; (32) sermon (DIV2) 711 Page 337
5873 but it is otherwise as to Grace that is an inexhaustible Fountain, all may have their fill of the Fountain of Living Waters, but it is otherwise as to Grace that is an inexhaustible Fountain, all may have their fill of the Fountain of Living Waters, cc-acp pn31 vbz av c-acp p-acp vvb cst vbz dt j n1, d vmb vhi po32 n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f j-vvg n2, (32) sermon (DIV2) 711 Page 337
5874 and the Soul that makes first discovery of it to another loseth nothing by the discovery. and the Soul that makes First discovery of it to Another loses nothing by the discovery. cc dt n1 cst vvz ord n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp n-jn vvz pix p-acp dt n1. (32) sermon (DIV2) 711 Page 337
5875 If Abraham knoweth any thing of the mind of God, he will teach his Family; therefore, God will not hide from Abraham, what he intends to do to Sodom. If Abraham Knoweth any thing of the mind of God, he will teach his Family; Therefore, God will not hide from Abraham, what he intends to do to Sodom. cs np1 vvz d n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vmb vvi po31 n1; av, np1 vmb xx vvi p-acp np1, r-crq pns31 vvz pc-acp vdi p-acp np1. (32) sermon (DIV2) 711 Page 337
5876 Several reasons might be given, why grace will not lye hid in the Soul: Several Reasons might be given, why grace will not lie hid in the Soul: j n2 vmd vbi vvn, q-crq vvb vmb xx vvi vvn p-acp dt n1: (32) sermon (DIV2) 711 Page 337
5877 Such a Soul apprehends it self under some Obligation of duty, that of Christ to Peter, when thou art converted, strengthen thy Brethren, must not be understood as a special and particular precept. 2. The Joy of that Soul, that hath any evidence that it hath tasted of of this grace, is such as cannot be concealed; Such a Soul apprehends it self under Some Obligation of duty, that of christ to Peter, when thou art converted, strengthen thy Brothers, must not be understood as a special and particular precept. 2. The Joy of that Soul, that hath any evidence that it hath tasted of of this grace, is such as cannot be concealed; d dt n1 vvz pn31 n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, cst pp-f np1 p-acp np1, c-crq pns21 vb2r vvn, vvb po21 n2, vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp dt j cc j n1. crd dt vvb pp-f cst n1, cst vhz d n1 cst pn31 vhz vvn pp-f pp-f d n1, vbz d c-acp vmbx vbi vvn; (32) sermon (DIV2) 711 Page 337
5878 little Streams may be circumscribed by the Banks of the River; but great falls and flows of Water, will overflow them. little Streams may be circumscribed by the Banks of the River; but great falls and flows of Water, will overflow them. j n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1; cc-acp j n2 cc vvz pp-f n1, vmb vvi pno32. (32) sermon (DIV2) 711 Page 337
5879 We cannot bite in great passions. We cannot bite in great passion. pns12 vmbx vvi p-acp j n2. (32) sermon (DIV2) 711 Page 337
5880 Nor can a greater joy fill the Soul, than that which ariseth from the sense of God's special love, either in the first Collation of it upon, Nor can a greater joy fill the Soul, than that which arises from the sense of God's special love, either in the First Collation of it upon, ccx vmb dt jc n1 vvi dt n1, cs d r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 j n1, av-d p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp, (32) sermon (DIV2) 711 Page 337
5881 or the returns of it unto the Soul. or the returns of it unto the Soul. cc dt n2 pp-f pn31 p-acp dt n1 (32) sermon (DIV2) 711 Page 337
5882 3. Again this Soul knoweth, That much of God's praise ariseth from his Peoples telling of his wondrous works; 3. Again this Soul Knoweth, That much of God's praise arises from his Peoples telling of his wondrous works; crd av d n1 vvz, cst d pp-f npg1 n1 vvz p-acp po31 ng1 vvg pp-f po31 j n2; (32) sermon (DIV2) 712 Page 337
5883 you shall in Scripture observe it as a constant piece of God's Peoples thanksgiving, and what we are often called to for. you shall in Scripture observe it as a constant piece of God's Peoples thanksgiving, and what we Are often called to for. pn22 vmb p-acp n1 vvi pn31 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f npg1 ng1 n1, cc r-crq pns12 vbr av vvn p-acp p-acp. (32) sermon (DIV2) 712 Page 337
5884 Now the good report which a pious Soul makes of Christ, hath a great influence upon others. Now the good report which a pious Soul makes of christ, hath a great influence upon Others. av dt j n1 r-crq dt j n1 vvz pp-f np1, vhz dt j n1 p-acp n2-jn. (32) sermon (DIV2) 712 Page 337
5885 If a Physicians Name be up, if but two or three Neighbours make a report, what wonderful Cures he hath done in, If a Physicians Name be up, if but two or three Neighbours make a report, what wondered Cures he hath done in, cs dt ng1 n1 vbb a-acp, cs p-acp crd cc crd n2 vvb dt n1, r-crq j n2 pns31 vhz vdn p-acp, (32) sermon (DIV2) 712 Page 337
5886 and for them, all in like Circumstances will be running to him. and for them, all in like circumstances will be running to him. cc p-acp pno32, d p-acp j n2 vmb vbi vvg p-acp pno31. (32) sermon (DIV2) 712 Page 337
5887 See what David saith, Psal. 34. 2. My Soul shall make her boast in the Lord, the humble shall hear thereof and be glad. See what David Says, Psalm 34. 2. My Soul shall make her boast in the Lord, the humble shall hear thereof and be glad. n1 r-crq np1 vvz, np1 crd crd po11 n1 vmb vvi pno31 vvi p-acp dt n1, dt j vmb vvi av cc vbb j. (32) sermon (DIV2) 712 Page 337
5888 v. 6. This poor Man cryed, and the Lord heard him, and saved him out of all his Troubles. v. 6. This poor Man cried, and the Lord herd him, and saved him out of all his Troubles. n1 crd d j n1 vvd, cc dt n1 vvd pno31, cc vvd pno31 av pp-f d po31 vvz. (32) sermon (DIV2) 712 Page 337
5889 When a gracious Soul makes its boast in the Lord, relates with joy and thankfulness, what God hath done for it: When a gracious Soul makes its boast in the Lord, relates with joy and thankfulness, what God hath done for it: c-crq dt j n1 vvz po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, vvz p-acp n1 cc n1, r-crq np1 vhz vdn p-acp pn31: (32) sermon (DIV2) 712 Page 337
5890 The humble, that is, those that are in poor, afflicted conditions, they hear of it, and are glad, and are encouraged to go to God. The humble, that is, those that Are in poor, afflicted conditions, they hear of it, and Are glad, and Are encouraged to go to God. dt j, cst vbz, d cst vbr p-acp j, j-vvn n2, pns32 vvb pp-f pn31, cc vbr j, cc vbr vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp np1. (32) sermon (DIV2) 712 Page 337
5891 They say, Here's a poor Soul that cried, and the Lord heard it, and saved it out of all its troubles. They say, Here's a poor Soul that cried, and the Lord herd it, and saved it out of all its Troubles. pns32 vvb, av|vbz dt j n1 cst vvd, cc dt n1 vvd pn31, cc vvd pn31 av pp-f d po31 n2. (32) sermon (DIV2) 712 Page 337
5892 This is the first way, by which Souls once drawn are a means to make others run, by making a good report of God unto them. But this is not all. This is the First Way, by which Souls once drawn Are a means to make Others run, by making a good report of God unto them. But this is not all. d vbz dt ord n1, p-acp r-crq n2 a-acp vvn vbr dt n2 pc-acp vvi n2-jn vvi, p-acp vvg dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32. p-acp d vbz xx d. (32) sermon (DIV2) 712 Page 337
5893 2. Secondly, Such a Souls Charity extendeth further, viz. To an exciting, exhorting, and quickening of others, to labour to be made partakers of the same grace. 2. Secondly, Such a Souls Charity extendeth further, viz. To an exciting, exhorting, and quickening of Others, to labour to be made partakers of the same grace. crd ord, d dt n2 n1 vvz av-jc, n1 p-acp dt j, vvg, cc j-vvg pp-f n2-jn, pc-acp vvi pc-acp vbi vvd n2 pp-f dt d n1. (32) sermon (DIV2) 713 Page 338
5894 Come (saith the Woman of Samaria) and see the Man that hath told me all things that I ever did, Is not this the Christ? Come saith the Soul, Come (Says the Woman of Samaria) and see the Man that hath told me all things that I ever did, Is not this the christ? Come Says the Soul, np1 (vvz dt n1 pp-f np1) cc vvb dt n1 cst vhz vvn pno11 d n2 cst pns11 av vdd, vbz xx d dt np1? vvn vvz dt n1, (32) sermon (DIV2) 713 Page 338
5895 and taste of that love which hath so refreshed me; my Soul was as sad as yours. God hath comforted me; and taste of that love which hath so refreshed me; my Soul was as sad as yours. God hath comforted me; cc n1 pp-f d n1 r-crq vhz av vvn pno11; po11 n1 vbds p-acp j c-acp png22. np1 vhz vvn pno11; (32) sermon (DIV2) 713 Page 338
5896 as dead as yours, The Lord hath quickned me. I had once as much prejudice against the ways of God as you; as dead as yours, The Lord hath quickened me. I had once as much prejudice against the ways of God as you; c-acp j c-acp png22, dt n1 vhz vvn pno11. pns11 vhd a-acp p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 c-acp pn22; (32) sermon (DIV2) 713 Page 338
5897 I once thought them as difficult: I now delight in them. I find now the Yoke of Christ is casis, his burden is light. I once Thought them as difficult: I now delight in them. I find now the Yoke of christ is casis, his burden is Light. pns11 a-acp vvd pno32 p-acp j: pns11 av vvb p-acp pno32. pns11 vvb av dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz n1, po31 n1 vbz j. (32) sermon (DIV2) 713 Page 338
5898 Come, let us go up together to the Mountain of the Lora's House, he will teach us his ways, Come, let us go up together to the Mountain of the Lora's House, he will teach us his ways, np1, vvb pno12 vvi a-acp av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt npg1 n1, pns31 vmb vvi pno12 po31 n2, (32) sermon (DIV2) 713 Page 338
5899 and we will walk in his paths. and we will walk in his paths. cc pns12 vmb vvi p-acp po31 n2. (32) sermon (DIV2) 713 Page 338
5919 and is now found, hath been dead, and is now alive. and is now found, hath been dead, and is now alive. cc vbz av vvn, vhz vbn j, cc vbz av j. (32) sermon (DIV2) 716 Page 339
5900 I will shew you in two or three words, from whence it is that a Soul that hath tasted the special grace of God, will be so busie with others to bring them into the same circumstances with it self. I will show you in two or three words, from whence it is that a Soul that hath tasted the special grace of God, will be so busy with Others to bring them into the same Circumstances with it self. pns11 vmb vvi pn22 p-acp crd cc crd n2, p-acp c-crq pn31 vbz d dt n1 cst vhz vvn dt j n1 pp-f np1, vmb vbi av j p-acp n2-jn pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt d n2 p-acp pn31 n1. (32) sermon (DIV2) 713 Page 338
5901 1. It knoweth that it shall lose nothing by others running. 1. It Knoweth that it shall loose nothing by Others running. crd pn31 vvz cst pn31 vmb vvi pix p-acp n2-jn vvg. (32) sermon (DIV2) 714 Page 338
5902 Nature makes us all in the first place to secure our own Interest, but that being first secured, good nature obligeth all Men to wish the best they can to others, Nature makes us all in the First place to secure our own Interest, but that being First secured, good nature obliges all Men to wish the best they can to Others, n1 vvz pno12 d p-acp dt ord n1 pc-acp vvi po12 d n1, cc-acp cst vbg ord vvn, j n1 vvz d n2 pc-acp vvi dt js pns32 vmb p-acp n2-jn, (32) sermon (DIV2) 714 Page 338
5903 and the Moralists give it us for a Rule, That those kindnesses ought to be denied to none which we can do them without any prejudice to our selves. and the Moralists give it us for a Rule, That those Kindnesses ought to be denied to none which we can do them without any prejudice to our selves. cc dt n2 vvb pn31 pno12 p-acp dt n1, cst d n2 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pix r-crq pns12 vmb vdi pno32 p-acp d n1 p-acp po12 n2. (32) sermon (DIV2) 714 Page 338
5904 There is no Soul that hath received any thing of the special grace of God, but knoweth somthing of the value of it, There is no Soul that hath received any thing of the special grace of God, but Knoweth something of the valve of it, pc-acp vbz dx n1 cst vhz vvn d n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1, p-acp vvz pi pp-f dt n1 pp-f pn31, (32) sermon (DIV2) 714 Page 338
5905 and that no so great kindness can be done for another, as to be an Instrument to bring men and Women acquainted with that grace of God which bringeth Salvation, Acts 26. 29. I would to God (saith Paul to Agrippa) that not only thou, and that not so great kindness can be done for Another, as to be an Instrument to bring men and Women acquainted with that grace of God which brings Salvation, Acts 26. 29. I would to God (Says Paul to Agrippa) that not only thou, cc cst xx av j n1 vmb vbi vdn p-acp j-jn, c-acp pc-acp vbi dt n1 pc-acp vvi n2 cc n2 vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vvz n1, n2 crd crd pns11 vmd p-acp np1 (vvz np1 p-acp np1) d xx av-j pns21, (32) sermon (DIV2) 714 Page 338
5906 but also all that hear me this day, were both almost, and altogether such as I am, except these Bonds. but also all that hear me this day, were both almost, and altogether such as I am, except these Bonds. cc-acp av d cst vvb pno11 d n1, vbdr d av, cc av d c-acp pns11 vbm, c-acp d n2. (32) sermon (DIV2) 714 Page 338
5907 This Soul knoweth, that it should be never the poorer, if all others were inriched with the riches of Grace. This Soul Knoweth, that it should be never the Poorer, if all Others were enriched with the riches of Grace. d n1 vvz, cst pn31 vmd vbi av-x dt jc, cs d n2-jn vbdr vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1. (32) sermon (DIV2) 714 Page 338
5908 All Envy which maketh us pine at the good of others is taken out of the heart of a Child of God, (it is one of those lusts that are mortified in it.) All Envy which makes us pine At the good of Others is taken out of the heart of a Child of God, (it is one of those Lustiest that Are mortified in it.) av-d vvb r-crq vv2 pno12 vvi p-acp dt j pp-f n2-jn vbz vvn av pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (pn31 vbz crd pp-f d n2 cst vbr vvn p-acp pn31.) (32) sermon (DIV2) 714 Page 338
5909 2. Nay further, It knows that the more Souls it can be a means to bring to Heaven, the more welcome it self shall be. 2. Nay further, It knows that the more Souls it can be a means to bring to Heaven, the more welcome it self shall be. crd uh-x av-jc, pn31 vvz cst dt av-dc n2 pn31 vmb vbi dt n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, dt av-dc vvi pn31 n1 vmb vbi. (32) sermon (DIV2) 715 Page 338
5910 Those who win Souls are wise, and those who win many to Righteousness, shall shine as the Stars, Those who win Souls Are wise, and those who win many to Righteousness, shall shine as the Stars, d r-crq vvb n2 vbr j, cc d r-crq vvb d p-acp n1, vmb vvi p-acp dt n2, (32) sermon (DIV2) 715 Page 338
5911 for ever and ever, Dan. 12. 3. It was Christs work to bring many Sons unto Glory. for ever and ever, Dan. 12. 3. It was Christ work to bring many Sons unto Glory. c-acp av cc av, np1 crd crd pn31 vbds npg1 n1 p-acp vvb d n2 p-acp n1. (32) sermon (DIV2) 715 Page 338
5912 It was David 's Language, and he spoke in the Person of Christ, I will declare thy Name unto my Brethren, in the midst of the Congregation I will praise thee. It was David is Language, and he spoke in the Person of christ, I will declare thy Name unto my Brothers, in the midst of the Congregation I will praise thee. pn31 vbds np1 vbz n1, cc pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns11 vmb vvi po21 n1 p-acp po11 n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pns11 vmb vvi pno21. (32) sermon (DIV2) 715 Page 338
5913 The Propagation of its Species, is one of the most perfect acts of the Creature. It is a great piece of the perfection of a Christian, to propagate his Species. The Propagation of its Species, is one of the most perfect acts of the Creature. It is a great piece of the perfection of a Christian, to propagate his Species. dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, vbz pi pp-f dt av-ds j n2 pp-f dt n1. pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt njp, pc-acp vvi po31 n2. (32) sermon (DIV2) 715 Page 338
5914 The Romans designed rewards for the Father of such a number of Children; The Romans designed rewards for the Father of such a number of Children; dt np1 vvn n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d dt n1 pp-f n2; (32) sermon (DIV2) 715 Page 339
5915 God hath prepared great rewards for those that are co-workers with him in bringing Souls unto Christ. God hath prepared great rewards for those that Are coworkers with him in bringing Souls unto christ. np1 vhz vvn j n2 p-acp d cst vbr n2 p-acp pno31 p-acp vvg n2 p-acp np1. (32) sermon (DIV2) 715 Page 339
5916 3. Lastly, Such a Soul knows the Price of a Soul, and the sad condition of those who want Christ either in the first, 3. Lastly, Such a Soul knows the Price of a Soul, and the sad condition of those who want christ either in the First, crd ord, d dt n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt j n1 pp-f d r-crq n1 np1 av-d p-acp dt ord, (32) sermon (DIV2) 716 Page 339
5917 or further influences of his special grace, and so doth it out of mere pity and commiseration. or further influences of his special grace, and so does it out of mere pity and commiseration. cc jc n2 pp-f po31 j n1, cc av vdz pn31 av pp-f j n1 cc n1. (32) sermon (DIV2) 716 Page 339
5920 None so well knows the misery of that poor Creature whose Conscience is upon a Rack, None so well knows the misery of that poor Creature whose Conscience is upon a Rack, pix av av vvz dt n1 pp-f cst j n1 rg-crq n1 vbz p-acp dt n1, (32) sermon (DIV2) 716 Page 339
5921 or whose Soul is under a Divine desertion, crying out, Where is my God become? We never well understand the misery of others, or whose Soul is under a Divine desertion, crying out, Where is my God become? We never well understand the misery of Others, cc rg-crq n1 vbz p-acp dt j-jn n1, vvg av, q-crq vbz po11 np1 vvi? pns12 av av vvi dt n1 pp-f n2-jn, (32) sermon (DIV2) 716 Page 339
5922 nor throughly pity them under any misery till our selves have felt it. nor thoroughly pity them under any misery till our selves have felt it. ccx av-j vvi pno32 p-acp d n1 p-acp po12 n2 vhb vvn pn31. (32) sermon (DIV2) 716 Page 339
5923 Nor on the other side do we ever understand the riches of Grace, the consolations of the Spirit, Nor on the other side do we ever understand the riches of Grace, the consolations of the Spirit, ccx p-acp dt j-jn n1 vdb pns12 av vvb dt n2 pp-f n1, dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (32) sermon (DIV2) 716 Page 339
5924 or the Soul satisfaction which a Christian hath in God and in his ways, till we have in some measures had experience of them. or the Soul satisfaction which a Christian hath in God and in his ways, till we have in Some measures had experience of them. cc dt n1 n1 r-crq dt njp vhz p-acp np1 cc p-acp po31 n2, c-acp pns12 vhb p-acp d n2 vhd n1 pp-f pno32. (32) sermon (DIV2) 716 Page 339
5925 Hence it is that a natural man is so unconcerned, in the natural state of his Relations, it is because his own Eyes are not open; Hence it is that a natural man is so unconcerned, in the natural state of his Relations, it is Because his own Eyes Are not open; av pn31 vbz d dt j n1 vbz av vvn, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n2, pn31 vbz p-acp po31 d n2 vbr xx j; (32) sermon (DIV2) 716 Page 339
5926 he wants Faith, he doth not see the misery of a Soul that is without Christ, he Wants Faith, he does not see the misery of a Soul that is without christ, pns31 vvz n1, pns31 vdz xx vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vbz p-acp np1, (32) sermon (DIV2) 716 Page 339
5927 nor doth he believe what God hath in his Word revealed as to the state of such Souls. nor does he believe what God hath in his Word revealed as to the state of such Souls. ccx vdz pns31 vvi r-crq np1 vhz p-acp po31 n1 vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2. (32) sermon (DIV2) 716 Page 339
5928 But the Spiritual Man whose Eyes God hath opened, (knowing God's terrors) persuades with others to get out of the horrible Pit; But the Spiritual Man whose Eyes God hath opened, (knowing God's terrors) persuades with Others to get out of the horrible Pit; p-acp dt j n1 rg-crq n2 np1 vhz vvn, (vvg npg1 n2) vvz p-acp n2-jn pc-acp vvi av pp-f dt j n1; (32) sermon (DIV2) 716 Page 339
5929 the believing Soul, giving a firm and steady assent to what God hath revealed in his Word about the Eternal State of Souls, the believing Soul, giving a firm and steady assent to what God hath revealed in his Word about the Eternal State of Souls, dt j-vvg n1, vvg dt j cc j n1 p-acp r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2, (32) sermon (DIV2) 716 Page 339
5930 and the only way to happiness, cannot but Night and Day persuade with others those especially in whom it is most nearly concerned, that they would be reconciled to God, and the only Way to happiness, cannot but Night and Day persuade with Others those especially in whom it is most nearly concerned, that they would be reconciled to God, cc dt j n1 p-acp n1, vmbx p-acp n1 cc n1 vvi p-acp ng2-jn d av-j p-acp r-crq pn31 vbz av-ds av-j vvn, cst pns32 vmd vbi vvn p-acp np1, (32) sermon (DIV2) 716 Page 339
5931 and flee from that Wrath which is to come. and flee from that Wrath which is to come. cc vvi p-acp d n1 r-crq vbz pc-acp vvi. (32) sermon (DIV2) 716 Page 339
5932 In the first place, This puts an argument into our Mouths to use with God, wh•n we go unto him for any influences of special grace. In the First place, This puts an argument into our Mouths to use with God, wh•n we go unto him for any influences of special grace. p-acp dt ord n1, d vvz dt n1 p-acp po12 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, av pns12 vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp d n2 pp-f j n1. (32) sermon (DIV2) 717 Page 339
5933 Say unto God, Draw me, and we will run after thee. Say unto God, Draw me, and we will run After thee. vvb p-acp np1, vvb pno11, cc pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno21. (32) sermon (DIV2) 717 Page 339
5934 Tell him that his drawing thy Soul, will-not only ingage thee, but be a means also to make others to run after God. Tell him that his drawing thy Soul, will-not only engage thee, but be a means also to make Others to run After God. vvb pno31 cst po31 vvg po21 n1, j av-j vvi pno21, cc-acp vbi dt n2 av pc-acp vvi n2-jn pc-acp vvi p-acp np1. (32) sermon (DIV2) 717 Page 339
5935 It was David 's argument, Psal. 51. 12, 13. Restore unto me the joy of thy Salvation, It was David is argument, Psalm 51. 12, 13. Restore unto me the joy of thy Salvation, pn31 vbds np1 vbz n1, np1 crd crd, crd vvb p-acp pno11 dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, (32) sermon (DIV2) 717 Page 339
5936 and uphold me with thy free Spirit; then will I teach Transgressors thy way and Sinners shall be converted unto thee. and uphold me with thy free Spirit; then will I teach Transgressors thy Way and Sinners shall be converted unto thee. cc vvb pno11 p-acp po21 j n1; av vmb pns11 vvi n2 po21 n1 cc n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno21. (32) sermon (DIV2) 717 Page 339
5937 An Argument which he often made use of. an Argument which he often made use of. dt n1 r-crq pns31 av vvd n1 pp-f. (32) sermon (DIV2) 717 Page 339
5938 The humble shall hear thereof and be glad, Psal. 34. 2. An Argument whose force lyeth, in the concern of Gods glory. The glory of God is the great end of all his actions, he doth all that he doth for his own glory, and he useth a great argument with God that tells him, that if he doth such a thing for him, there will a great deal of glory by it accrue to his holy Name. The humble shall hear thereof and be glad, Psalm 34. 2. an Argument whose force lies, in the concern of God's glory. The glory of God is the great end of all his actions, he does all that he does for his own glory, and he uses a great argument with God that tells him, that if he does such a thing for him, there will a great deal of glory by it accrue to his holy Name. dt j vmb vvi av cc vbb j, np1 crd crd dt n1 rg-crq n1 vvz, p-acp dt vvb pp-f npg1 n1. dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f d po31 n2, pns31 vdz d d pns31 vdz p-acp po31 d n1, cc pns31 vvz dt j n1 p-acp np1 cst vvz pno31, cst cs pns31 vdz d dt n1 p-acp pno31, pc-acp vmb dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pn31 vvb p-acp po31 j n1. (32) sermon (DIV2) 717 Page 340
5939 God is glorified by nothing more, than by our, and others running after him. God is glorified by nothing more, than by our, and Others running After him. np1 vbz vvn p-acp pix av-dc, cs p-acp po12, cc n2-jn vvg p-acp pno31. (32) sermon (DIV2) 717 Page 340
5940 Secondly, This discourse will let us see a difference between one who is a Christian indeed, Secondly, This discourse will let us see a difference between one who is a Christian indeed, ord, d n1 vmb vvb pno12 vvi dt n1 p-acp pi r-crq vbz dt njp av, (32) sermon (DIV2) 718 Page 340
5941 and one who is only a Christian in name. and one who is only a Christian in name. cc pi r-crq vbz av-j dt njp p-acp n1. (32) sermon (DIV2) 718 Page 340
5942 An Hypocrite would seem to be somthing, but is nothing, he doth nothing, he is inconcerned in the good of others Souls, an Hypocrite would seem to be something, but is nothing, he does nothing, he is inconcerned in the good of Others Souls, dt n1 vmd vvi pc-acp vbi pi, cc-acp vbz pix, pns31 vdz pix, pns31 vbz vvn p-acp dt j pp-f n2-jn n2, (32) sermon (DIV2) 718 Page 340
5943 whereas, if he were a true Plant of righteousness, he would cast his Seed. Prov. 10. 21. The Lips of the Righteous feed many. whereas, if he were a true Plant of righteousness, he would cast his Seed. Curae 10. 21. The Lips of the Righteous feed many. cs, cs pns31 vbdr dt j n1 pp-f n1, pns31 vmd vvi po31 n1. np1 crd crd dt n2 pp-f dt j vvi d. (32) sermon (DIV2) 718 Page 340
5944 It is an i•l sign that there is a truth of grace wanting in that Soul, in which are found no endeavours to propagate the knowledge, & fear of God. It is an i•l Signen that there is a truth of grace wanting in that Soul, in which Are found no endeavours to propagate the knowledge, & Fear of God. pn31 vbz dt j n1 cst pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 vvg p-acp d n1, p-acp r-crq vbr vvn dx n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc n1 pp-f np1. (32) sermon (DIV2) 718 Page 340
5945 But I shall shut up my Discourse upon this Argument with a word of Exhortation, to all those who profess themselves to have received the special grace of God; So to manage their conversation, that others by their examples, But I shall shut up my Discourse upon this Argument with a word of Exhortation, to all those who profess themselves to have received the special grace of God; So to manage their Conversation, that Others by their Examples, cc-acp pns11 vmb vvi a-acp po11 n1 p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp d d r-crq vvb px32 pc-acp vhi vvn dt j n1 pp-f np1; av pc-acp vvi po32 n1, cst n2-jn p-acp po32 n2, (32) sermon (DIV2) 719 Page 340
5946 or by their means may be provoked to run after Christ. Christ tells his Disciples, Mat. 5. 13. That they were the Salt of the Earth: or by their means may be provoked to run After christ. christ tells his Disciples, Mathew 5. 13. That they were the Salt of the Earth: cc p-acp po32 n2 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp np1. np1 vvz po31 n2, np1 crd crd cst pns32 vbdr dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (32) sermon (DIV2) 719 Page 340
5947 and v. 14. The light of the World, a City set upon an Hill; and v. 14. The Light of the World, a city Set upon an Hill; cc n1 crd dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1; (32) sermon (DIV2) 719 Page 340
5948 that God had not lighted up a light in their Souls to be hid, for no Man lighteth a Candle to put to it under a Bushel (saith he) but to be set on a Candlestick, that it might give light to all them that are in the House. that God had not lighted up a Light in their Souls to be hid, for no Man lights a Candle to put to it under a Bushel (Says he) but to be Set on a Candlestick, that it might give Light to all them that Are in the House. cst np1 vhd xx vvn a-acp dt n1 p-acp po32 n2 pc-acp vbi vvn, c-acp dx n1 vvz dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31 p-acp dt n1 (vvz pns31) p-acp pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, cst pn31 vmd vvi n1 p-acp d pno32 cst vbr p-acp dt n1. (32) sermon (DIV2) 719 Page 340
5949 Upon this he foundeth an Exhortation, v. 16. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, Upon this he foundeth an Exhortation, v. 16. Let your Light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, p-acp d pns31 vvz dt n1, n1 crd vvb po22 n1 av vvi p-acp n2, cst pns32 vmb vvi po22 j n2, (32) sermon (DIV2) 719 Page 340
5950 and glorifie your Father which is in Heaven. and Glorify your Father which is in Heaven. cc vvi po22 n1 r-crq vbz p-acp n1. (32) sermon (DIV2) 719 Page 340
5951 I see no reason to restrain those Texts unto those that are the Ministers of the Gospel; I see no reason to restrain those Texts unto those that Are the Ministers of the Gospel; pns11 vvb dx n1 pc-acp vvi d n2 p-acp d cst vbr dt n2 pp-f dt n1; (32) sermon (DIV2) 719 Page 340
5952 they are true of all true Christians, the Children of God in the World, are the Salt of the World, and it is their duty to season others. they Are true of all true Christians, the Children of God in the World, Are the Salt of the World, and it is their duty to season Others. pns32 vbr j pp-f d j np1, dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, vbr dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc pn31 vbz po32 n1 pc-acp vvi n2-jn. (32) sermon (DIV2) 719 Page 340
5953 They are the light of the World, and to shew light to the World; They Are the Light of the World, and to show Light to the World; pns32 vbr dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n1; (32) sermon (DIV2) 719 Page 340
5954 they are obliged so to live that being themselves drawn, others also by their means may run after Christ. they Are obliged so to live that being themselves drawn, Others also by their means may run After christ. pns32 vbr vvn av pc-acp vvi cst vbg px32 vvn, n2-jn av p-acp po32 n2 vmb vvi p-acp np1. (32) sermon (DIV2) 719 Page 340
5955 You will say to me how shall this be? How should a Christian so live as to draw others to run after Christ. You will say to me how shall this be? How should a Christian so live as to draw Others to run After christ. pn22 vmb vvi p-acp pno11 c-crq vmb d vbi? q-crq vmd dt njp av vvi c-acp pc-acp vvi n2-jn p-acp vvi p-acp np1. (32) sermon (DIV2) 719 Page 340
5956 I answer It will very much depend upon, 1. The Seriousness of his pious behaviour towards God. I answer It will very much depend upon, 1. The Seriousness of his pious behaviour towards God. pns11 vvb pn31 vmb av av-d vvi p-acp, crd dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1 p-acp np1. (32) sermon (DIV2) 719 Page 340
5957 2. The Humility and Inn cency, and quietness of his behaviour toward men. 3. His abounding in good works. 2. The Humility and Inn cency, and quietness of his behaviour towards men. 3. His abounding in good works. crd dt n1 cc n1 n1, cc n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp n2. crd po31 vvg p-acp j n2. (32) sermon (DIV2) 719 Page 340
5958 4. His Communicativeness both of his Gifts, and of his Experiences. I will a little inlarge upon all these. 4. His Communicativeness both of his Gifts, and of his Experiences. I will a little enlarge upon all these. crd po31 n1 d pp-f po31 n2, cc pp-f po31 n2. pns11 vmb dt j vvi p-acp d d. (32) sermon (DIV2) 719 Page 340
5959 1. I sav First, It will much depend upon the Evenness, and Seriousness of a Christians pious behaviour toward God. 1. I sav First, It will much depend upon the Evenness, and Seriousness of a Christians pious behaviour towards God. crd pns11 vvb ord, pn31 vmb d vvi p-acp dt n1, cc n1 pp-f dt njpg2 j n1 p-acp np1. (32) sermon (DIV2) 720 Page 340
5960 Religion is in it self a lovely thing, and many who cannot get leave of themselves to be pious, Religion is in it self a lovely thing, and many who cannot get leave of themselves to be pious, n1 vbz p-acp pn31 n1 dt j n1, cc d r-crq vmbx vvi n1 pp-f px32 pc-acp vbi j, (32) sermon (DIV2) 720 Page 341
5961 and devout, yet are constrained to commend it in others, where they see the Practitioners in it serious, and even in their practice, and devout, yet Are constrained to commend it in Others, where they see the Practitioners in it serious, and even in their practice, cc j, av vbr vvn pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp n2-jn, c-crq pns32 vvb dt n2 p-acp pn31 j, cc av p-acp po32 n1, (32) sermon (DIV2) 720 Page 341
5962 for nothing is more odious even to common Eyes, than to see men act a part in Religion; for nothing is more odious even to Common Eyes, than to see men act a part in Religion; c-acp pix vbz av-dc j av p-acp j n2, cs pc-acp vvi n2 vvi dt n1 p-acp n1; (32) sermon (DIV2) 720 Page 341
5963 but for a Christian in praying to pray, in hearing to hear, to be serious and in earnest in his acts of devotion, but for a Christian in praying to pray, in hearing to hear, to be serious and in earnest in his acts of devotion, cc-acp p-acp dt njp p-acp vvg pc-acp vvi, p-acp vvg pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vbi j cc p-acp j p-acp po31 n2 pp-f n1, (32) sermon (DIV2) 720 Page 341
5964 so to demean himself, that he shall appear to others to mind what he is about, to be fervent in Spirit while he is serving the Lord, is lovely in all mens account; so to demean himself, that he shall appear to Others to mind what he is about, to be fervent in Spirit while he is serving the Lord, is lovely in all men's account; av pc-acp vvi px31, cst pns31 vmb vvi p-acp n2-jn pc-acp vvi r-crq pns31 vbz a-acp, pc-acp vbi j p-acp n1 cs pns31 vbz vvg dt n1, vbz j p-acp d ng2 n1; (32) sermon (DIV2) 720 Page 341
5965 to see men gaping about the Church whiles they are pretending to pray, sleeping, or talking when they are pretending to hear the Word of God, winneth none, to see men gaping about the Church while they Are pretending to pray, sleeping, or talking when they Are pretending to hear the Word of God, wins none, pc-acp vvi n2 vvg p-acp dt n1 cs pns32 vbr vvg pc-acp vvi, vvg, cc vvg c-crq pns32 vbr vvg pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, vvz pix, (32) sermon (DIV2) 720 Page 341
5966 but rather estrangeth the World from God and makes them think there is nothing in Religion but a vain shew: but rather estrangeth the World from God and makes them think there is nothing in Religion but a vain show: cc-acp av-c vvz dt n1 p-acp np1 cc vvz pno32 vvi a-acp vbz pix p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n1: (32) sermon (DIV2) 720 Page 341
5967 But to see a Christian serious, and servent in prayer, diligent and attentive in hearing, hanging as it were upon the Preachers Lips, But to see a Christian serious, and servient in prayer, diligent and attentive in hearing, hanging as it were upon the Preachers Lips, cc-acp pc-acp vvi dt njp j, cc n1 p-acp n1, j cc j p-acp vvg, vvg c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp dt n2 n2, (32) sermon (DIV2) 720 Page 341
5968 as it is said of those who heard Christ, Luke 19. 48. (we translate it they were very attentive to hear him, the Greek is they did hang upon him) this makes People think there is something in Godliness: as it is said of those who herd christ, Lycia 19. 48. (we translate it they were very attentive to hear him, the Greek is they did hang upon him) this makes People think there is something in Godliness: c-acp pn31 vbz vvn pp-f d r-crq vvd np1, av crd crd (pns12 vvb pn31 pns32 vbdr av j pc-acp vvi pno31, dt jp vbz pns32 vdd vvi p-acp pno31) d vvz n1 vvi a-acp vbz pi p-acp n1: (32) sermon (DIV2) 720 Page 341
5969 Especially when men are even in their pious conversation, that their warmth in Piety, is not by fits, Especially when men Are even in their pious Conversation, that their warmth in Piety, is not by fits, av-j c-crq n2 vbr av p-acp po32 j n1, cst po32 n1 p-acp n1, vbz xx p-acp n2, (32) sermon (DIV2) 720 Page 341
5970 but there are the same at all times, having to do with the same God, and being in the same service of God. but there Are the same At all times, having to doe with the same God, and being in the same service of God. cc-acp pc-acp vbr dt d p-acp d n2, vhg p-acp n1 p-acp dt d np1, cc vbg p-acp dt d n1 pp-f np1. (32) sermon (DIV2) 720 Page 341
5971 2. A second thing upon which the inciting others to come to, and to run after Christ, doth much depend, is Christians behavior towards men; so three things much commend the grace of God to the World. 2. A second thing upon which the inciting Others to come to, and to run After christ, does much depend, is Christians behaviour towards men; so three things much commend the grace of God to the World. crd dt ord n1 p-acp r-crq dt vvg n2-jn pc-acp vvi p-acp, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, vdz d vvi, vbz np1 n1 p-acp n2; av crd n2 av-d vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1. (32) sermon (DIV2) 721 Page 341
5972 1. Humility. Pride, and self exalting, are generally odious to all men, and men (as it were by a natural instinct) conclude there is nothing of God in those in whom they see much of Pride, discovered by an immoderate boasting, uncharitable judging, and censuring, superciliousness, a scorn, and contempt of others; 1. Humility. Pride, and self exalting, Are generally odious to all men, and men (as it were by a natural instinct) conclude there is nothing of God in those in whom they see much of Pride, discovered by an immoderate boasting, uncharitable judging, and censuring, superciliousness, a scorn, and contempt of Others; crd n1. n1, cc n1 vvg, vbr av-j j p-acp d n2, cc n2 (c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp dt j n1) vvb a-acp vbz pix pp-f np1 p-acp d p-acp ro-crq pns32 vvb d pp-f n1, vvn p-acp dt j n-vvg, j vvg, cc vvg, n1, dt vvb, cc n1 pp-f n2-jn; (32) sermon (DIV2) 722 Page 341
5973 but now where men have the advantage of the Word of God, which commands men to deny themselves to be cloathed with humility, in honour to prefer others before themselves, to learn of Christ for he is meek, and lowly, &c. they are much more confirmed in this; but now where men have the advantage of the Word of God, which commands men to deny themselves to be clothed with humility, in honour to prefer Others before themselves, to Learn of christ for he is meek, and lowly, etc. they Are much more confirmed in this; cc-acp av c-crq n2 vhb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vvz n2 pc-acp vvi px32 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1, p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi n2-jn p-acp px32, pc-acp vvi pp-f np1 c-acp pns31 vbz j, cc j, av pns32 vbr av-d av-dc vvn p-acp d; (32) sermon (DIV2) 722 Page 341
5974 and any thing of pride in Christians doth rather estrange men from God and Christ, then cause them to run after him. and any thing of pride in Christians does rather estrange men from God and christ, then cause them to run After him. cc d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1 vdz av-c vvi n2 p-acp np1 cc np1, av vvb pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31. (32) sermon (DIV2) 722 Page 341
5975 2. Innocency in Christians is another thing, which much commends the ways of God to others. 2. Innocency in Christians is Another thing, which much commends the ways of God to Others. crd n1 p-acp np1 vbz j-jn n1, r-crq d vvz dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp n2-jn. (32) sermon (DIV2) 723 Page 341
5977 Paul exhorteth the Philippians, 2. Phil. 15. to be blameless and harmless, the Sons of God without rebuke. Paul exhorteth the Philippians, 2. Philip 15. to be blameless and harmless, the Sons of God without rebuke. np1 vvz dt njp2, crd np1 crd pc-acp vbi j cc j, dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp n1. (32) sermon (DIV2) 723 Page 342
5978 Most People have a natural Notion of God that he is full of goodness, and doth no Man harm; and those who are in any measure acquainted with the Scriptures, observe that Christ's conversation on Earth was an innocent, harmless conversation, the Apostle, Heb. 7. 26. calleth him, not only undefiled, and separate from Sinners, but holy, and harmless. Now an innocent conversation implieth righteousness, in all injustice there must be harm done to others. Most People have a natural Notion of God that he is full of Goodness, and does no Man harm; and those who Are in any measure acquainted with the Scriptures, observe that Christ's Conversation on Earth was an innocent, harmless Conversation, the Apostle, Hebrew 7. 26. calls him, not only undefiled, and separate from Sinners, but holy, and harmless. Now an innocent Conversation Implies righteousness, in all injustice there must be harm done to Others. np1 n1 vhb dt j n1 pp-f np1 cst pns31 vbz j pp-f n1, cc vdz dx n1 n1; cc d r-crq vbr p-acp d n1 vvn p-acp dt n2, vvb cst npg1 n1 p-acp n1 vbds dt j-jn, j n1, dt n1, np1 crd crd vvz pno31, xx av-j j, cc vvb p-acp n2, p-acp j, cc j. av dt j-jn n1 vvz n1, p-acp d n1 a-acp vmb vbi n1 vdn p-acp n2-jn. (32) sermon (DIV2) 723 Page 342
5979 3. A third thing that makes an honest and winning Conversation towards men is quietness and peaceableness in opposition to Tumultuousness, Sedition, and qua•reling. The Apostle commands us to study to be Q•iet, 1 Thess. 4. 11. I need not enlarge upon this, Experience tells you how much a quietness, 3. A third thing that makes an honest and winning Conversation towards men is quietness and peaceableness in opposition to Tumultuousness, Sedition, and qua•reling. The Apostle commands us to study to be Q•iet, 1 Thess 4. 11. I need not enlarge upon this, Experience tells you how much a quietness, crd dt ord n1 cst vvz dt j cc j-vvg n1 p-acp n2 vbz n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1, n1, cc vvg. dt n1 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi pc-acp vbi j-jn, crd np1 crd crd pns11 vvb xx vvi p-acp d, n1 vvz pn22 c-crq av-d dt n1, (32) sermon (DIV2) 724 Page 342
5980 and peaceableness of behaviour obligeth the World, and how much a contrary temper disobligeth it from Men and Women professing to Religion and Godliness. and peaceableness of behaviour obliges the World, and how much a contrary temper disobligeth it from Men and Women professing to Religion and Godliness. cc n1 pp-f n1 vvz dt n1, cc c-crq d dt j-jn n1 vvz pn31 p-acp n2 cc n2 vvg p-acp n1 cc n1. (32) sermon (DIV2) 724 Page 342
5981 God is the God of Peace, and delighteth not in confusion. God is the God of Peace, and delights not in confusion. np1 vbz dt np1 pp-f n1, cc vvz xx p-acp n1. (32) sermon (DIV2) 724 Page 342
5982 3. A third thing upon which much depends, the winning and gaining of others to run after Christ is abounding in good works. I here restrain the Notion of good works, understanding by them acts of Mercy and Charity towards men. 3. A third thing upon which much depends, the winning and gaining of Others to run After christ is abounding in good works. I Here restrain the Notion of good works, understanding by them acts of Mercy and Charity towards men. crd dt ord n1 p-acp r-crq d vvz, dt n-vvg cc vvg pp-f n2-jn pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 vbz vvg p-acp j n2. pns11 av vvi dt n1 pp-f j n2, vvg p-acp pno32 n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp n2. (32) sermon (DIV2) 725 Page 342
5983 Our Saviour bids us make our selves Friends of the Mammon of Ʋnrighteousness, and by it teacheth us, that good works of this Nature, are not unprofitable as to our own Souls, Our Saviour bids us make our selves Friends of the Mammon of Ʋnrighteousness, and by it Teaches us, that good works of this Nature, Are not unprofitable as to our own Souls, po12 n1 vvz pno12 vvi po12 n2 n2 pp-f dt np1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp pn31 vvz pno12, cst j n2 pp-f d n1, vbr xx j c-acp p-acp po12 d n2, (32) sermon (DIV2) 725 Page 342
5984 though they are no fit price to purchase Heaven with. though they Are no fit price to purchase Heaven with. cs pns32 vbr dx j n1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp. (32) sermon (DIV2) 725 Page 342
5985 But they are also of great use to save the Souls of others, as they have a tendency to commend the grace, But they Are also of great use to save the Souls of Others, as they have a tendency to commend the grace, p-acp pns32 vbr av pp-f j n1 p-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2-jn, c-acp pns32 vhb dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, (32) sermon (DIV2) 725 Page 342
5986 and ways of God unto other men. and ways of God unto other men. cc n2 pp-f np1 p-acp j-jn n2. (32) sermon (DIV2) 725 Page 342
5987 On the other side, acts of Oppression, Cruelty, and uncharitableness, have a great malignity, to estrange Souls from Religion and Godliness. On the other side, acts of Oppression, Cruelty, and uncharitableness, have a great malignity, to estrange Souls from Religion and Godliness. p-acp dt j-jn n1, n2 pp-f n1, n1, cc n1, vhb dt j n1, pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp n1 cc n1. (32) sermon (DIV2) 725 Page 342
5988 It is a sad story I have somewhere met with upon the Cruelty shewed by the Spaniards to the Indians upon their pretended converting them to the Faith of the Gospel; It is a sad story I have somewhere met with upon the Cruelty showed by the Spanish to the Indians upon their pretended converting them to the Faith of the Gospel; pn31 vbz dt j n1 pns11 vhb av vvn p-acp p-acp dt n1 vvd p-acp dt np1 p-acp dt np1 p-acp po32 vvd vvg pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (32) sermon (DIV2) 725 Page 342
5989 A great Person of the Indians would know whither the Souls of the Spaniards went when they died, to Heaven or to Hell; and being told they went to Heaven, replied ▪ Then he woula go to Hell. A great Person of the Indians would know whither the Souls of the Spanish went when they died, to Heaven or to Hell; and being told they went to Heaven, replied ▪ Then he woula go to Hell. dt j n1 pp-f dt np1 vmd vvi c-crq dt n2 pp-f dt np1 vvd c-crq pns32 vvd, p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1; cc vbg vvn pns32 vvd p-acp n1, vvn ▪ av pns31 fw-la vvb p-acp n1. (32) sermon (DIV2) 725 Page 342
5990 Being it seems naturally persuaded that cruel, bloody, and uncharitable men could never be happy in another life. Being it seems naturally persuaded that cruel, bloody, and uncharitable men could never be happy in Another life. vbg pn31 vvz av-j vvn cst j, j, cc j n2 vmd av-x vbi j p-acp j-jn n1. (32) sermon (DIV2) 725 Page 342
6008 or of his Childs, or Friends Soul in him? Dalilah asked Sampson, how he could say to her, that he loved her, or of his Child's, or Friends Soul in him? Delilah asked Sampson, how he could say to her, that he loved her, cc pp-f po31 ng1, cc ng1 n1 p-acp pno31? np1 vvd np1, c-crq pns31 vmd vvi p-acp pno31, cst pns31 vvd pno31, (32) sermon (DIV2) 727 Page 333
5991 4. I will add a fourth thing (though not beforementioned) which experience hath constantly shewed us to be of very great force, to draw others, viz. A bold, and couragious Suffering for the Name of Christ. 4. I will add a fourth thing (though not beforementioned) which experience hath constantly showed us to be of very great force, to draw Others, viz. A bold, and courageous Suffering for the Name of christ. crd pns11 vmb vvi dt ord n1 (cs xx vvn) q-crq n1 vhz av-j vvn pno12 pc-acp vbi pp-f av j n1, pc-acp vvi n2-jn, n1 dt j, cc j vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (32) sermon (DIV2) 726 Page 333
5992 It hath been a constant Observation, that the Blood of Martyrs hath been the seed of the Church. It hath been a constant Observation, that the Blood of Martyrs hath been the seed of the Church. pn31 vhz vbn dt j n1, cst dt n1 pp-f n2 vhz vbn dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (32) sermon (DIV2) 726 Page 333
5993 Men naturally are inclined to think there is a great deal in that Religion, which will make men so Valiant as to die in the defence and asserting of it. Men naturally Are inclined to think there is a great deal in that Religion, which will make men so Valiant as to die in the defence and asserting of it. n2 av-j vbr vvn pc-acp vvi pc-acp vbz dt j n1 p-acp d n1, r-crq vmb vvi n2 av j c-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 cc vvg pp-f pn31. (32) sermon (DIV2) 726 Page 333
5994 There is yet one thing more upon which this much depends; that is, 5. A Christians communicativeness both of his gifts, and of his experiences. There is yet one thing more upon which this much depends; that is, 5. A Christians communicativeness both of his Gifts, and of his experiences. pc-acp vbz av crd n1 av-dc p-acp r-crq d d vvz; d vbz, crd dt njpg2 n1 d pp-f po31 n2, cc pp-f po31 n2. (32) sermon (DIV2) 726 Page 333
5995 1. Of his gifts, his knowledge and other gifts, by which he informs Christians of the Truth, 1. Of his Gifts, his knowledge and other Gifts, by which he informs Christians of the Truth, crd pp-f po31 n2, po31 n1 cc j-jn n2, p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz np1 pp-f dt n1, (32) sermon (DIV2) 727 Page 333
5996 and persuades, and argues them out of their sinful courses. Come (saith David) I will teach you the sear of the Lord; and persuades, and argues them out of their sinful courses. Come (Says David) I will teach you the sear of the Lord; cc vvz, cc vvz pno32 av pp-f po32 j n2. vvb (vvz np1) pns11 vmb vvi pn22 dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (32) sermon (DIV2) 727 Page 333
5997 O that there were more of this in the World than there is! Oh that there were more of this in the World than there is! uh cst a-acp vbdr dc pp-f d p-acp dt n1 cs pc-acp vbz! (32) sermon (DIV2) 727 Page 333
5998 how few are those Christians that have either grace or confidence enough to mind others of their conditions and to call upon them to look after Eternity! how few Are those Christians that have either grace or confidence enough to mind Others of their conditions and to call upon them to look After Eternity! q-crq d vbr d np1 cst vhb d n1 cc n1 av-d pc-acp vvi n2-jn pp-f po32 n2 cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1! (32) sermon (DIV2) 727 Page 333
5999 We can call upon our Children and Friends to mind their Worldly concerns, we are communicative euough to them of what we know, which may help them as to them; We can call upon our Children and Friends to mind their Worldly concerns, we Are communicative euough to them of what we know, which may help them as to them; pns12 vmb vvi p-acp po12 n2 cc n2 pc-acp vvi po32 j vvz, pns12 vbr j av-d p-acp pno32 pp-f r-crq pns12 vvb, r-crq vmb vvi pno32 a-acp p-acp pno32; (32) sermon (DIV2) 727 Page 333
6000 but how little do we call upon them to strive to enter in at the strait Gate, to make their Calling and Election sure. but how little doe we call upon them to strive to enter in At the strait Gate, to make their Calling and Election sure. cc-acp c-crq j n1 pns12 vvb p-acp pno32 p-acp vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp dt j n1, pc-acp vvi po32 vvg cc n1 j. (32) sermon (DIV2) 727 Page 333
6001 What should the reason of this be? Is it unbelief, or is it carelesness? Is it unbelief? do we not then believe an Immortal, Eternal state of Souls, into which no Souls can come, What should the reason of this be? Is it unbelief, or is it carelessness? Is it unbelief? do we not then believe an Immortal, Eternal state of Souls, into which no Souls can come, q-crq vmd dt n1 pp-f d vbi? vbz pn31 n1, cc vbz pn31 n1? vbz pn31 n1? vdb pns12 xx av vvi dt j, j n1 pp-f n2, p-acp r-crq dx n2 vmb vvi, (32) sermon (DIV2) 727 Page 333
6002 but bv and through Christ as the way? It cannot be, this is the Object of our Hope, it is the great thing we have in expectation; but bv and through christ as the Way? It cannot be, this is the Object of our Hope, it is the great thing we have in expectation; cc-acp vvb cc p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1? pn31 vmbx vbi, d vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, pn31 vbz dt j n1 pns12 vhb p-acp n1; (32) sermon (DIV2) 727 Page 333
6003 if we had hope only in this Life, we were of all men most miserable. if we had hope only in this Life, we were of all men most miserable. cs pns12 vhd n1 av-j p-acp d n1, pns12 vbdr pp-f d n2 av-ds j. (32) sermon (DIV2) 727 Page 333
6004 Are we confident that our Children, our Friends, or Neighbours are in the road to this blessed state? Certainly there are many of them of whom we can have no such hopes. are we confident that our Children, our Friends, or Neighbours Are in the road to this blessed state? Certainly there Are many of them of whom we can have no such hope's. vbr pns12 j d po12 n2, po12 n2, cc n2 vbr p-acp dt n1 p-acp d j-vvn n1? av-j a-acp vbr d pp-f pno32 pp-f r-crq pns12 vmb vhi dx d n2. (32) sermon (DIV2) 727 Page 333
6005 How are we then silent? if we know better things then they know, why do we not instruct them? St. John saith, He that hath of this Worlds goods, How Are we then silent? if we know better things then they know, why do we not instruct them? Saint John Says, He that hath of this World's goods, q-crq vbr pns12 av j? cs pns12 vvb jc n2 cs pns32 vvb, q-crq vdb pns12 xx vvi pno32? n1 np1 vvz, pns31 cst vhz pp-f d ng1 n2-j, (32) sermon (DIV2) 727 Page 333
6006 and seeth his Brother in want and releives him not, how dwells the love of God in h m? 1 Jo. 3. 17. What shall we say of those who have of the goods that relate to another World, the Treasures of Spiritual knowledge and seeth his Child, his Friend in want, and sees his Brother in want and relieves him not, how dwells the love of God in h m? 1 John 3. 17. What shall we say of those who have of the goods that relate to Another World, the Treasures of Spiritual knowledge and sees his Child, his Friend in want, cc vvz po31 n1 p-acp n1 cc vvz pno31 xx, q-crq vvz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp zz sy? vvn np1 crd crd q-crq vmb pns12 vvi pp-f d r-crq vhb pp-f dt n2-j cst vvb p-acp j-jn n1, dt n2 pp-f j n1 cc vvz po31 n1, po31 n1 p-acp n1, (32) sermon (DIV2) 727 Page 333
6007 and (to his power) relieves him not, how dwells the love of God, and (to his power) relieves him not, how dwells the love of God, cc (p-acp po31 n1) vvz pno31 xx, q-crq vvz dt n1 pp-f np1, (32) sermon (DIV2) 727 Page 333
6010 but how canst thou say, thou lovest thy Yoke-fellow thy Child, thy Friend, and concealest from them what thou knowest with reference to their Spiritual and Eternal good, but how Canst thou say, thou Lovest thy Yokefellow thy Child, thy Friend, and concealest from them what thou Knowest with Referente to their Spiritual and Eternal good, cc-acp q-crq vm2 pns21 vvi, pns21 vv2 po21 n1 po21 n1, po21 n1, cc vv2 p-acp pno32 r-crq pns21 vv2 p-acp n1 p-acp po32 j cc j j, (32) sermon (DIV2) 727 Page 344
6011 and which it is as much their concern to know as it is thine? I remember Christ doth thus prove himself his Disciples friend, John 15. 15. I have called you Friends, and which it is as much their concern to know as it is thine? I Remember christ does thus prove himself his Disciples friend, John 15. 15. I have called you Friends, cc r-crq pn31 vbz p-acp d po32 vvb pc-acp vvi c-acp pn31 vbz png21? pns11 vvb np1 vdz av vvi px31 po31 n2 n1, np1 crd crd pns11 vhb vvn pn22 n2, (32) sermon (DIV2) 727 Page 344
6012 for all things which I have heard of my Father, I have made known to you; for all things which I have herd of my Father, I have made known to you; p-acp d n2 r-crq pns11 vhb vvn pp-f po11 n1, pns11 vhb vvn vvn p-acp pn22; (32) sermon (DIV2) 727 Page 344
6013 that is, all things which my Father hath let me know, and which are of concern for you to know. that is, all things which my Father hath let me know, and which Are of concern for you to know. cst vbz, d n2 r-crq po11 n1 vhz vvn pno11 vvi, cc q-crq vbr pp-f vvi p-acp pn22 pc-acp vvi. (32) sermon (DIV2) 727 Page 344
6014 Thus Christ hath discharged the Office of a Friend to our Souls, and should not we do likewise? Do we know any thing concerns our near Friends Souls with reference to their Eternals happiness, Thus christ hath discharged the Office of a Friend to our Souls, and should not we do likewise? Do we know any thing concerns our near Friends Souls with Referente to their Eternals happiness, av np1 vhz vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po12 n2, cc vmd xx pns12 vdi av? vdb pns12 vvb d n1 vvz po12 j n2 n2 p-acp n1 p-acp po32 np1 n1, (32) sermon (DIV2) 727 Page 344
6015 and do we conceal our knowledge from them, how do we discharge the Office of Friends to them? how dwells either the love of God, and do we conceal our knowledge from them, how do we discharge the Office of Friends to them? how dwells either the love of God, cc vdb pns12 vvi po12 n1 p-acp pno32, q-crq vdb pns12 vvi dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp pno32? q-crq vvz d dt n1 pp-f np1, (32) sermon (DIV2) 727 Page 344
6016 or the love of them in our Souls? or the love of them in our Souls? cc dt n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp po12 n2? (32) sermon (DIV2) 727 Page 344
6017 2. Nor is the communicativeness of our own Experiences, What we have seen, as well as what we have heard, of less use, or less our duty. I know it is a thing which profane Persons may mock at, 2. Nor is the communicativeness of our own Experiences, What we have seen, as well as what we have herd, of less use, or less our duty. I know it is a thing which profane Persons may mock At, crd ccx vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 d n2, r-crq pns12 vhb vvn, c-acp av c-acp r-crq pns12 vhb vvn, pp-f dc n1, cc av-dc po12 n1. pns11 vvb pn31 vbz dt n1 r-crq j n2 vmb vvi p-acp, (32) sermon (DIV2) 728 Page 344
6018 but let them mock on, Wisdom shall be justified of her Children. but let them mock on, Wisdom shall be justified of her Children. cc-acp vvb pno32 vvi a-acp, n1 vmb vbi vvn pp-f po31 n2. (32) sermon (DIV2) 728 Page 344
6019 I am sure we meet with David and Paul, and others of the Servants of God of whom we have a sacred Record very frequent in it. I am sure we meet with David and Paul, and Others of the Servants of God of whom we have a sacred Record very frequent in it. pns11 vbm j pns12 vvb p-acp np1 cc np1, cc n2-jn pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 pp-f ro-crq pns12 vhb dt j n1 av j p-acp pn31. (32) sermon (DIV2) 728 Page 344
6020 Come saith David, and I will tell you what God hath done for my Soul. I know Men may boast beyond their line, Come Says David, and I will tell you what God hath done for my Soul. I know Men may boast beyond their line, vvb vvz np1, cc pns11 vmb vvi pn22 r-crq np1 vhz vdn p-acp po11 n1 pns11 vvb n2 vmb vvi p-acp po32 n1, (32) sermon (DIV2) 728 Page 344
6021 or measure, they may boast of experiences they never had; experiences must be fulfillings of Promises. or measure, they may boast of experiences they never had; experiences must be fulfillings of Promises. cc n1, pns32 vmb vvi pp-f n2 pns32 av-x vhd; n2 vmb vbi n2 pp-f vvz. (32) sermon (DIV2) 728 Page 344
6022 But certainly there can be nothing as a mean more powerful to draw others to a running after Christ in the ways of Holiness then the knowledge of what others have found, and experienced in them. But Certainly there can be nothing as a mean more powerful to draw Others to a running After christ in the ways of Holiness then the knowledge of what Others have found, and experienced in them. p-acp av-j a-acp vmb vbi pix p-acp dt j av-dc j pc-acp vvi n2-jn p-acp dt vvg p-acp np1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 cs dt n1 pp-f r-crq n2-jn vhb vvn, cc vvn p-acp pno32. (32) sermon (DIV2) 728 Page 344
6023 I am sure it was the practice of the Woman of Samaria, of Andrew and Peter, and that with great success. I am sure it was the practice of the Woman of Samaria, of Andrew and Peter, and that with great success. pns11 vbm j pn31 vbds dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, pp-f np1 cc np1, cc cst p-acp j n1. (32) sermon (DIV2) 728 Page 344
6024 O let every one of us who have in our hearts any love for God, any zeal for the glory of God, any kindness for the Souls of others, being our selves drawn, O let every one of us who have in our hearts any love for God, any zeal for the glory of God, any kindness for the Souls of Others, being our selves drawn, sy vvb d crd pp-f pno12 r-crq vhb p-acp po12 n2 d n1 p-acp np1, d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, d n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2-jn, vbg po12 n2 vvn, (32) sermon (DIV2) 728 Page 344
6025 so behave our selves, that others, allured by our examples, persuaded by our arguments may also run after Christ. so behave our selves, that Others, allured by our Examples, persuaded by our Arguments may also run After christ. av vvi po12 n2, cst n2-jn, vvn p-acp po12 n2, vvn p-acp po12 n2 vmb av vvi p-acp np1. (32) sermon (DIV2) 728 Page 344
6026 Let those that cannot as yet discern the Savour of his good Oyntments be helped to discern them at second hand, Let those that cannot as yet discern the Savour of his good Ointments be helped to discern them At second hand, vvb d cst vmbx p-acp av vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 j n2 vbb vvn pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp ord n1, (32) sermon (DIV2) 728 Page 344
6027 while our Lips feed many, and our Garments smell of Myrrh, Aloes and Cassia. while our Lips feed many, and our Garments smell of Myrrh, Aloes and Cassia. cs po12 n2 vvi d, cc po12 n2 vvb pp-f n1, n2 cc n1. (32) sermon (DIV2) 728 Page 344
6028 Sermon XXIV. Cant. 1. 4. — The King hath brought me into his Chambers. Sermon XXIV. Cant 1. 4. — The King hath brought me into his Chambers. n1 np1. np1 crd crd — dt n1 vhz vvn pno11 p-acp po31 n2. (33) sermon (DIV2) 728 Page 345
6029 I Have done with the Spouses Petition, Draw me, and with the argument by which she impleaded her Petition. I Have done with the Spouses Petition, Draw me, and with the argument by which she impleaded her Petition. pns11 vhb vdn p-acp dt n2 vvb, vvb pno11, cc p-acp dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vvd pno31 vvi. (33) sermon (DIV2) 729 Page 345
6030 She would then run after him, and of the alteration of the number, in the promise, we will run, not I, She would then run After him, and of the alteration of the number, in the promise, we will run, not I, pns31 vmd av vvb p-acp pno31, cc pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt vvb, pns12 vmb vvi, xx pns11, (33) sermon (DIV2) 729 Page 345
6031 but we. I come now to the third thing which I took notice of in the verse which I called, The Spouses attestation of her beloveds favour in the answer of her Petition. but we. I come now to the third thing which I took notice of in the verse which I called, The Spouses attestation of her beloveds favour in the answer of her Petition. cc-acp pns12. pns11 vvb av p-acp dt ord n1 r-crq pns11 vvd n1 pp-f p-acp dt n1 r-crq pns11 vvd, dt n2 n1 pp-f po31 ng1-vvn vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31 vvb. (33) sermon (DIV2) 729 Page 345
6032 That is in the words I have now read. The King hath brought me NONLATINALPHABET unto his in Ward-Rooms NONLATINALPHABET his Closet. That is in the words I have now read. The King hath brought me unto his in Ward-Rooms his Closet. cst vbz p-acp dt n2 pns11 vhb av vvn. dt n1 vhz vvn pno11 p-acp png31 p-acp n2 po31 n1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 729 Page 345
6033 His Chambers (so we translate it.) What is necessary for the opening of the words, you have heard before. His Chambers (so we translate it.) What is necessary for the opening of the words, you have herd before. po31 n2 (av pns12 vvb pn31.) q-crq vbz j p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n2, pn22 vhb vvn a-acp. (33) sermon (DIV2) 729 Page 345
6034 It was but even now that we heard the Spouse praying, draw me; and promising that if the Lord would hear, It was but even now that we herd the Spouse praying, draw me; and promising that if the Lord would hear, pn31 vbds p-acp av av cst pns12 vvd dt n1 vvg, vvb pno11; cc vvg cst cs dt n1 vmd vvi, (33) sermon (DIV2) 730 Page 345
6035 and answer her Prayers, both she and others would run after him. and answer her Prayers, both she and Others would run After him. cc vvi po31 n2, d pns31 cc n2-jn vmd vvi p-acp pno31. (33) sermon (DIV2) 730 Page 345
6036 How presently is her tone altered, and her prayer turned into praise? Hence I observed; How presently is her tone altered, and her prayer turned into praise? Hence I observed; c-crq av-j vbz po31 n1 vvn, cc po31 n1 vvd p-acp n1? av pns11 vvd; (33) sermon (DIV2) 730 Page 345
6037 Prop. That God is pleased sometimes to make a very quick return to his Peoples Prayers. Prop. That God is pleased sometime to make a very quick return to his Peoples Prayers. np1 cst np1 vbz vvn av pc-acp vvi dt j j n1 p-acp po31 ng1 n2. (33) sermon (DIV2) 731 Page 345
6038 But before I handle this, I shall take a little notice of the name she here giveth to her Beloved, NONLATINALPHABET the King. The word is the same, that is every where used, to express the sole dominion of a Person over others; But before I handle this, I shall take a little notice of the name she Here gives to her beloved, the King. The word is the same, that is every where used, to express the sole dominion of a Person over Others; p-acp a-acp pns11 vvb d, pns11 vmb vvi dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pns31 av vvz p-acp po31 vvn, dt n1. dt n1 vbz dt d, cst vbz d c-crq vvn, pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n2-jn; (33) sermon (DIV2) 731 Page 345
6039 a term very properly given to Christ, and that not only as he is God over all blessed for ever, and so the Psalmist telleth us, that his Throne is established in the Heavens, a term very properly given to christ, and that not only as he is God over all blessed for ever, and so the Psalmist Telleth us, that his Throne is established in the Heavens, dt n1 av av-j vvn p-acp np1, cc cst xx av-j c-acp pns31 vbz np1 p-acp d j-vvn p-acp av, cc av dt n1 vvz pno12, cst po31 n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n2, (33) sermon (DIV2) 731 Page 345
6040 and his Kingdom ruleth over all; and his Kingdom Ruleth over all; cc po31 n1 vvz p-acp d; (33) sermon (DIV2) 731 Page 345
6041 but in respect of his Mediatory Kingdom, as he is the Lords King, whom he hath set upon his holy Hill of Sion, Psal. 2. 6. to whom he hath given the Heathen for his inheritance, and the uttermost part of the Earth for his possession, v. 8. which Kingdom he doth not only exercise over all, in order to the gathering of his Church, subduing the hearts of people unto himself, but in respect of his Mediatory Kingdom, as he is the lords King, whom he hath Set upon his holy Hill of Sion, Psalm 2. 6. to whom he hath given the Heathen for his inheritance, and the uttermost part of the Earth for his possession, v. 8. which Kingdom he does not only exercise over all, in order to the gathering of his Church, subduing the hearts of people unto himself, p-acp p-acp n1 pp-f po31 j n1, c-acp pns31 vbz dt n2 n1, ro-crq pns31 vhz vvn p-acp po31 j n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd crd p-acp ro-crq pns31 vhz vvn dt j-jn p-acp po31 n1, cc dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, n1 crd r-crq n1 pns31 vdz xx av-j vvi p-acp d, p-acp n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po31 n1, j-vvg dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp px31, (33) sermon (DIV2) 731 Page 345
6042 and then over his Church, gathered, by giving laws to it, and setting Officers over it, and then over his Church, gathered, by giving laws to it, and setting Officers over it, cc av p-acp po31 n1, vvn, p-acp vvg n2 p-acp pn31, cc vvg n2 p-acp pn31, (33) sermon (DIV2) 731 Page 346
6043 but more particularly in the hearts of all believers, in whom he ruleth by his Spirit. but more particularly in the hearts of all believers, in whom he Ruleth by his Spirit. cc-acp av-dc av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n2, p-acp ro-crq pns31 vvz p-acp po31 n1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 731 Page 346
6044 But why doth the Spouse here speak to her beloved or of hėr beloved, in this lofty stile, But why does the Spouse Here speak to her Beloved or of hėr Beloved, in this lofty style, p-acp q-crq vdz dt n1 av vvi p-acp po31 j-vvn cc pp-f n1 vvn, p-acp d j n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 731 Page 346
6045 and not rather in that familiar stile which she generally useth in this Song? What if we should say? and not rather in that familiar style which she generally uses in this Song? What if we should say? cc xx av-c p-acp cst j-jn n1 r-crq pns31 av-j vvz p-acp d n1? q-crq cs pns12 vmd vvi? (33) sermon (DIV2) 731 Page 346
6064 Nothing can be quicker then that, for God to take notice of what his people have in their hearts to ask, Nothing can be quicker then that, for God to take notice of what his people have in their hearts to ask, np1 vmb vbi jc cs d, c-acp np1 pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f r-crq po31 n1 vhb p-acp po32 n2 pc-acp vvi, (33) sermon (DIV2) 735 Page 347
6046 1. That in other places of this Divine Song, she is speaking to him, here she is speaking of him. God is the King of Kings, the Lord of Lords; yet when we pray unto him, we are licensed and commanded to say unto him, Our Father; when she speaks of him to others, she useth another stile, 1. That in other places of this Divine Song, she is speaking to him, Here she is speaking of him. God is the King of Kings, the Lord of lords; yet when we pray unto him, we Are licensed and commanded to say unto him, Our Father; when she speaks of him to Others, she uses Another style, crd cst p-acp j-jn n2 pp-f d j-jn n1, pns31 vbz vvg p-acp pno31, av pns31 vbz vvg pp-f pno31. np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n2, dt n1 pp-f n2; av c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp pno31, pns12 vbr vvn cc vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, po12 n1; c-crq pns31 vvz pp-f pno31 p-acp n2-jn, pns31 vvz j-jn n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 732 Page 346
6047 and saith, the King; though we are allowed an holy boldness in our accesses, and addresses to the Throne of Grace, and Says, the King; though we Are allowed an holy boldness in our Accesses, and Addresses to the Throne of Grace, cc vvz, dt n1; cs pns12 vbr vvn dt j n1 p-acp po12 n2, cc n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 732 Page 346
6048 yet this is not exclusive of that holy fear and reverence which we owe unto God as our King, we ought to remember, that he who is our Beloved [ our Father ] is also our King. yet this is not exclusive of that holy Fear and Reverence which we owe unto God as our King, we ought to Remember, that he who is our beloved [ our Father ] is also our King. av d vbz xx j pp-f d j n1 cc n1 r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp np1 p-acp po12 n1, pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi, cst pns31 r-crq vbz po12 vvn [ po12 n1 ] vbz av po12 n1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 732 Page 346
6049 2. What if we should say that this lofty compellation is used, to enhance the favour that she had received? She was not admitted into ordinary Chambers, 2. What if we should say that this lofty compellation is used, to enhance the favour that she had received? She was not admitted into ordinary Chambers, crd q-crq cs pns12 vmd vvi cst d j n1 vbz vvn, pc-acp vvi dt n1 cst pns31 vhd vvn? pns31 vbds xx vvn p-acp j n2, (33) sermon (DIV2) 733 Page 346
6050 but into Royal Chambers; the King hath brought me into his Chambers. No words are too big to express the singular favour of God to our Souls. but into Royal Chambers; the King hath brought me into his Chambers. No words Are too big to express the singular favour of God to our Souls. cc-acp p-acp j n2; dt n1 vhz vvn pno11 p-acp po31 n2. uh-dx n2 vbr av j pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po12 n2. (33) sermon (DIV2) 733 Page 346
6051 3. What (finally) if we should say that she changeth her stile to intimate the persons who must expect signal favour from God, 3. What (finally) if we should say that she changes her style to intimate the Persons who must expect signal favour from God, crd q-crq (av-j) cs pns12 vmd vvi cst pns31 vvz po31 n1 p-acp vvi dt n2 r-crq vmb vvi n1 vvi p-acp np1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 734 Page 346
6052 and to remember her self of her duty, in consideration of such favours? I say first to intimate to us who those Persons must be, that expect any singular favours from God; and to Remember her self of her duty, in consideration of such favours? I say First to intimate to us who those Persons must be, that expect any singular favours from God; cc pc-acp vvi po31 n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp n1 pp-f d n2? pns11 vvb ord pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12 r-crq d n2 vmb vbi, cst vvb d j n2 p-acp np1; (33) sermon (DIV2) 734 Page 346
6053 they must be such, as apprehend and receive Christ, not for a Saviour as a Priest only, they must be such, as apprehend and receive christ, not for a Saviour as a Priest only, pns32 vmb vbi d, c-acp vvb cc vvi np1, xx p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 av-j, (33) sermon (DIV2) 734 Page 346
6054 but such as own, and acknowledge him as a King, as their Lord to command, but such as own, and acknowledge him as a King, as their Lord to command, cc-acp d c-acp d, cc vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1, p-acp po32 n1 pc-acp vvi, (33) sermon (DIV2) 734 Page 346
6055 and to rule over them, according to that promise, John 14. 21. He that hath my Commandments, and to Rule over them, according to that promise, John 14. 21. He that hath my commandments, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, vvg p-acp d n1, np1 crd crd pns31 cst vhz po11 n2, (33) sermon (DIV2) 734 Page 346
6056 and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me, and he who loveth me, shall be loved of my Father, and Keepeth them, he it is that loves me, and he who loves me, shall be loved of my Father, cc vvz pno32, pns31 pn31 vbz cst vvz pno11, cc pns31 r-crq vvz pno11, vmb vbi vvn pp-f po11 n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 734 Page 346
6057 and I will love him, and manifest my self unto him. and I will love him, and manifest my self unto him. cc pns11 vmb vvi pno31, cc vvi po11 n1 p-acp pno31. (33) sermon (DIV2) 734 Page 346
6058 It might also remember her of the duty she owed unto God, in consideration of his favour to her, she resolveth to own, It might also Remember her of the duty she owed unto God, in consideration of his favour to her, she resolves to own, pn31 vmd av vvi pno31 pp-f dt n1 pns31 vvd p-acp np1, p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pno31, pns31 vvz p-acp d, (33) sermon (DIV2) 734 Page 346
6059 and to acknowledge him, as her Lord, her King. But these things being premised, I come to that Propesition which I raised from the connexion of these words, testifying, the Lords hearing of her Prayers; and to acknowledge him, as her Lord, her King. But these things being premised, I come to that Propesition which I raised from the connexion of these words, testifying, the lords hearing of her Prayers; cc pc-acp vvi pno31, c-acp po31 n1, po31 n1. p-acp d n2 vbg vvn, pns11 vvb p-acp d n1 r-crq pns11 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2, vvg, dt n2 vvg pp-f po31 n2; (33) sermon (DIV2) 734 Page 346
6060 the words are immediately annexed to her Petition. Whence I observed, the words Are immediately annexed to her Petition. Whence I observed, dt n2 vbr av-j vvn p-acp pno31 vvi. c-crq pns11 vvd, (33) sermon (DIV2) 734 Page 346
6061 That it pleaseth God sometimes to make very quick returns to his Peoples Prayers. That it is so, appears. 1. By the Lords answering his People sometimes before they speak, That it Pleases God sometime to make very quick returns to his Peoples Prayers. That it is so, appears. 1. By the lords answering his People sometime before they speak, cst pn31 vvz np1 av pc-acp vvi av j n2 p-acp po31 ng1 n2. cst pn31 vbz av, vvz. crd p-acp dt n2 vvg po31 n1 av c-acp pns32 vvb, (33) sermon (DIV2) 735 Page 347
6062 or while they are speaking, Isaiah 65. 24. It shall come to pass that before they call, I will answer, or while they Are speaking, Isaiah 65. 24. It shall come to pass that before they call, I will answer, cc cs pns32 vbr vvg, np1 crd crd pn31 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi d c-acp pns32 vvb, pns11 vmb vvi, (33) sermon (DIV2) 735 Page 347
6065 and to give it, before they can form it by their lips into words, or while they are speaking, to give an answer, you have the first exemplified in David, Psal. 32. 5. I said I will confess my transgression unto the Lord, he had not confessed, he had only said in his heart that he would confess his transgression to the Lord, and to give it, before they can from it by their lips into words, or while they Are speaking, to give an answer, you have the First exemplified in David, Psalm 32. 5. I said I will confess my Transgression unto the Lord, he had not confessed, he had only said in his heart that he would confess his Transgression to the Lord, cc pc-acp vvi pn31, c-acp pns32 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp po32 n2 p-acp n2, cc cs pns32 vbr vvg, pc-acp vvi dt n1, pn22 vhb dt ord vvn p-acp np1, np1 crd crd pns11 vvd pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1 p-acp dt n1, pns31 vhd xx vvn, pns31 vhd av-j vvn p-acp po31 n1 cst pns31 vmd vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 735 Page 347
6066 and (saith he) thou sorgavest the inquity of my sin, you have an instance of the latter in Hannah, the Wife of Elkanah, 1 Sam 1. She was praying, her lips moved, and (Says he) thou sorgavest the Iniquity of my since, you have an instance of the latter in Hannah, the Wife of Elkanah, 1 Same 1. She was praying, her lips moved, cc (vvz pns31) pns21 vvd2 dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, pn22 vhb dt n1 pp-f dt d p-acp np1, dt n1 pp-f np1, crd d crd pns31 vbds vvg, po31 n2 vvn, (33) sermon (DIV2) 735 Page 347
6067 but her voice was not heard, yet the Lord heard her, and though the time must be fulfilled before she could have a Son, but her voice was not herd, yet the Lord herd her, and though the time must be fulfilled before she could have a Son, cc-acp po31 n1 vbds xx vvn, av dt n1 vvd pno31, cc cs dt n1 vmb vbi vvn c-acp pns31 vmd vhi dt n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 735 Page 347
6068 yet 1 Sam, 1. 18. It is said of her at present, that she went away, and did eat, yet 1 Sam, 1. 18. It is said of her At present, that she went away, and did eat, av crd np1, crd crd pn31 vbz vvn pp-f pno31 p-acp j, cst pns31 vvd av, cc vdd vvi, (33) sermon (DIV2) 735 Page 347
6069 and her countenance was no more sad. and her countenance was no more sad. cc po31 n1 vbds av-dx av-dc j. (33) sermon (DIV2) 735 Page 347
6070 She had a present answer of peace, her mind was quieted, her countenance was no more sad, you have another instance in Daniel (to name no more,) Dan. 9. 20. Daniel with the rest of the Jews had been in the captivity of Babylon, near 70 years, the time was almost expired, She had a present answer of peace, her mind was quieted, her countenance was no more sad, you have Another instance in daniel (to name no more,) Dan. 9. 20. daniel with the rest of the jews had been in the captivity of Babylon, near 70 Years, the time was almost expired, pns31 vhd dt j n1 pp-f n1, po31 n1 vbds vvn, po31 n1 vbds av-dx av-dc j, pn22 vhb j-jn n1 p-acp np1 (p-acp n1 av-dx av-dc,) np1 crd crd np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt np2 vhd vbn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, av-j crd n2, dt n1 vbds av vvn, (33) sermon (DIV2) 735 Page 347
6071 as to which God had promised they should come out, Daniel sets himself to pray, as to which God had promised they should come out, daniel sets himself to pray, c-acp p-acp r-crq np1 vhd vvn pns32 vmd vvi av, np1 vvz px31 pc-acp vvi, (33) sermon (DIV2) 735 Page 347
6072 and you have a copy of his prayer from Dan. 9. v. 4. to v. 20. Observe now, v. 20. And while I was speaking, and you have a copy of his prayer from Dan. 9. v. 4. to v. 20. Observe now, v. 20. And while I was speaking, cc pn22 vhb dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp np1 crd n1 crd p-acp n1 crd vvb av, n1 crd cc cs pns11 vbds vvg, (33) sermon (DIV2) 735 Page 347
6073 and praying, and confessing my sin, and the sin of my People Israel, yea, v. 21. While I was speaking in prayer, the man Gabriel, whom I had seen in a vision at the beginning, being caused to fly swiftly, touched me, about the time of the evening oblation, and praying, and confessing my since, and the since of my People Israel, yea, v. 21. While I was speaking in prayer, the man Gabriel, whom I had seen in a vision At the beginning, being caused to fly swiftly, touched me, about the time of the evening oblation, cc vvg, cc vvg po11 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po11 n1 np1, uh, n1 crd cs pns11 vbds vvg p-acp n1, dt n1 np1, ro-crq pns11 vhd vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, vbg vvn pc-acp vvi av-j, vvd pno11, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 735 Page 347
6074 and he informed me, and talked with me, and said, O Daniel, I am now come forth to give thee skill, and understanding; and he informed me, and talked with me, and said, Oh daniel, I am now come forth to give thee skill, and understanding; cc pns31 vvn pno11, cc vvd p-acp pno11, cc vvd, uh np1, pns11 vbm av vvn av pc-acp vvi pno21 n1, cc n1; (33) sermon (DIV2) 735 Page 347
6075 at the beginning of thy supplication the Commandment came forth, and I am come to shew thee, At the beginning of thy supplication the Commandment Come forth, and I am come to show thee, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po21 n1 dt n1 vvd av, cc pns11 vbm vvn pc-acp vvi pno21, (33) sermon (DIV2) 735 Page 347
6076 for thou art greatly beloved, &c. Here now the Lord made a very quick return to Daniels prayer, for thou art greatly Beloved, etc. Here now the Lord made a very quick return to Daniel's prayer, c-acp pns21 vb2r av-j vvn, av av av dt n1 vvd dt j j n1 p-acp np1 n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 735 Page 347
6077 while he was speaking, the Lord answered him, while he was speaking, the Lord answered him, cs pns31 vbds vvg, dt n1 vvd pno31, (33) sermon (DIV2) 735 Page 347
6078 But a return of prayers may be quick, though it be not thus quick, but after the interval of some few months, days, or years; But a return of Prayers may be quick, though it be not thus quick, but After the interval of Some few months, days, or Years; p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 vmb vbi j, c-acp pn31 vbb xx av j, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f d d n2, n2, cc n2; (33) sermon (DIV2) 736 Page 347
6079 Abraham was thus answered as to his Prayer mentioned, Gen. 17. and David glorieth in the assurance of this, Psal. 4. 3. The Lord will hear when I call upon him. Abraham was thus answered as to his Prayer mentioned, Gen. 17. and David Glorieth in the assurance of this, Psalm 4. 3. The Lord will hear when I call upon him. np1 vbds av vvn a-acp p-acp po31 n1 vvn, np1 crd cc np1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f d, np1 crd crd dt n1 vmb vvi c-crq pns11 vvb p-acp pno31. (33) sermon (DIV2) 736 Page 347
6080 But now, because on the one hand this is a very desirable mercy, and many times the Souls of Gods people are discouraged, But now, Because on the one hand this is a very desirable mercy, and many times the Souls of God's people Are discouraged, p-acp av, c-acp p-acp dt crd n1 d vbz dt av j n1, cc d n2 dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1 vbr vvn, (33) sermon (DIV2) 736 Page 348
6081 and flagg in duty, because the vision is yet for an appointed time; and flag in duty, Because the vision is yet for an appointed time; cc n1 p-acp n1, c-acp dt n1 vbz av p-acp dt j-vvn n1; (33) sermon (DIV2) 736 Page 348
6082 It will not be out of our way ▪ to inquire, what prayers these are that meet with so quick an audience from God, God doth not this at all times, It will not be out of our Way ▪ to inquire, what Prayers these Are that meet with so quick an audience from God, God does not this At all times, pn31 vmb xx vbi av pp-f po12 n1 ▪ pc-acp vvi, r-crq n2 d vbr d j p-acp av j dt n1 p-acp np1, np1 vdz xx d p-acp d n2, (33) sermon (DIV2) 736 Page 348
6083 nor for all persons, no, not for those who are most beloved of him. David himself complaineth; nor for all Persons, no, not for those who Are most Beloved of him. David himself Complaineth; ccx p-acp d n2, uh-dx, xx p-acp d r-crq vbr av-ds vvn pp-f pno31. np1 px31 vvz; (33) sermon (DIV2) 736 Page 348
6084 Psal. 22. 2. O my God, I cry in the day time, but thou hearest not, Psalm 22. 2. Oh my God, I cry in the day time, but thou Hearst not, np1 crd crd uh po11 np1, pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1 n1, cc-acp pns21 vv2 xx, (33) sermon (DIV2) 736 Page 348
6085 and in the night season, and am not silent. and in the night season, and am not silent. cc p-acp dt n1 n1, cc vbm xx j. (33) sermon (DIV2) 736 Page 348
6086 The Church complains of some times, when God is angry with the prayers of his people, Psal. 80. 4 Gods own People sometimes shoot arrow after arrow, to find what they shot first; The Church complains of Some times, when God is angry with the Prayers of his people, Psalm 80. 4 God's own People sometime shoot arrow After arrow, to find what they shot First; dt n1 vvz pp-f d n2, c-crq np1 vbz j p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, np1 crd crd ng1 d n1 av vvi n1 p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi r-crq pns32 vvd ord; (33) sermon (DIV2) 736 Page 348
6087 hence you so often meet with it as a piece of the Saints Prayer, Hear my prayer O God, give ear to my Supplications. hence you so often meet with it as a piece of the Saints Prayer, Hear my prayer Oh God, give ear to my Supplications. av pn22 av av vvi p-acp pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1, vvb po11 n1 uh np1, vvb n1 p-acp po11 n2. (33) sermon (DIV2) 736 Page 348
6088 Let us a little enquire from whence this variety of Providence proceeds, as to this hearing, and answering of prayers. Let us a little inquire from whence this variety of Providence proceeds, as to this hearing, and answering of Prayers. vvb pno12 dt j vvi p-acp c-crq d n1 pp-f n1 vvz, c-acp p-acp d n-vvg, cc vvg pp-f n2. (33) sermon (DIV2) 736 Page 348
6089 God is the Lord that changeth not, therefore we are not consumed, we must therefore find the cause in the persons praying, God is the Lord that changes not, Therefore we Are not consumed, we must Therefore find the cause in the Persons praying, np1 vbz dt n1 cst vvz xx, av pns12 vbr xx vvn, pns12 vmb av vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n2 vvg, (33) sermon (DIV2) 736 Page 348
6090 or in the prayers which maketh this difference as to Gods answers. or in the Prayers which makes this difference as to God's answers. cc p-acp dt n2 r-crq vvz d n1 c-acp pc-acp npg1 n2. (33) sermon (DIV2) 736 Page 348
6091 That so quick and gracious answers may be obtained, something is necessary on the party praying: Something with respect to the matter prayed for: That so quick and gracious answers may be obtained, something is necessary on the party praying: Something with respect to the matter prayed for: cst av j cc j n2 vmb vbi vvn, pi vbz j p-acp dt n1 vvg: pi p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 vvd p-acp: (33) sermon (DIV2) 736 Page 348
6092 Something as to the manner of putting up the prayer. Something as to the manner of putting up the prayer. pi a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg a-acp dt n1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 736 Page 348
6093 1. As to the Person praying, 1. No Soul can expect such an answer, unless persons in special favour with God; 1. As to the Person praying, 1. No Soul can expect such an answer, unless Persons in special favour with God; crd p-acp p-acp dt n1 vvg, crd dx n1 vmb vvi d dt n1, cs n2 p-acp j n1 p-acp np1; (33) sermon (DIV2) 737 Page 348
6094 this the Angel told Daniel, Dan. 9. 23. At the beginning of thy supplication, the commandment came forth, this the Angel told daniel, Dan. 9. 23. At the beginning of thy supplication, the Commandment Come forth, d dt n1 vvd np1, np1 crd crd p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po21 n1, dt n1 vvd av, (33) sermon (DIV2) 737 Page 348
6095 and I am come to shew thee, &c. for thou art greatly beloved. and I am come to show thee, etc. for thou art greatly Beloved. cc pns11 vbm vvn pc-acp vvi pno21, av c-acp pns21 vb2r av-j vvn. (33) sermon (DIV2) 737 Page 348
6096 Ordinary subjects may have their petitions answered, but they must be favourites, that have the Kings ear presently; Ordinary subject's may have their petitions answered, but they must be favourites, that have the Kings ear presently; j n2-jn vmb vhi po32 n2 vvd, cc-acp pns32 vmb vbi n2, cst vhb dt ng1 n1 av-j; (33) sermon (DIV2) 737 Page 348
6097 those Souls to whom God gives present answers of prayers are ordinarily such as are beloved, greatly beloved. A good natured Mother may help a Child that is another persons, being in any ill circumstances, those Souls to whom God gives present answers of Prayers Are ordinarily such as Are Beloved, greatly Beloved. A good natured Mother may help a Child that is Another Persons, being in any ill Circumstances, d n2 p-acp ro-crq np1 vvz j n2 pp-f n2 vbr av-j d c-acp vbr vvn, av-j vvn. dt j j-vvn n1 vmb vvi dt n1 cst vbz j-jn n2, vbg p-acp d j-jn n2, (33) sermon (DIV2) 737 Page 348
6098 and crying to her aloud, and fiercely, but it is a sign the Child is her own, and crying to her aloud, and fiercely, but it is a Signen the Child is her own, cc vvg p-acp pno31 av, cc av-j, cc-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 dt n1 vbz po31 d, (33) sermon (DIV2) 737 Page 348
6099 when her bowels yern towards it as soon as it begins to cry, yet I find two instances at least in Scripture of Gods present answering the cries of persons in no such state of favour with God, Ahab and the King of Nineveh, 1 Kin. 21. 27, 28, 29. & Jonas 3. 4. But besides, that those instances relate meerly to temporal mercies, and such wherein not those Persons alone, when her bowels yern towards it as soon as it begins to cry, yet I find two instances At least in Scripture of God's present answering the cries of Persons in no such state of favour with God, Ahab and the King of Nineveh, 1 Kin. 21. 27, 28, 29. & Jonah 3. 4. But beside, that those instances relate merely to temporal Mercies, and such wherein not those Persons alone, c-crq po31 n2 vvi p-acp pn31 c-acp av c-acp pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi, av pns11 vvb crd n2 p-acp ds p-acp n1 pp-f npg1 j vvg dt n2 pp-f n2 p-acp dx d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1, np1 cc dt n1 pp-f np1, crd n1. crd crd, crd, crd cc np1 crd crd p-acp a-acp, cst d n2 vvb av-j p-acp j n2, cc d q-crq xx d n2 av-j, (33) sermon (DIV2) 737 Page 348
6100 but great bodies of people were concerned, and in such cases, as nothing but a present answer could have done them good, but great bodies of people were concerned, and in such cases, as nothing but a present answer could have done them good, cc-acp j n2 pp-f n1 vbdr vvn, cc p-acp d n2, c-acp pix cc-acp dt j n1 vmd vhi vdn pno32 j, (33) sermon (DIV2) 737 Page 348
6101 as to the thing wherein they were heard, Nineveh was within forty days of ruine, as to the thing wherein they were herd, Nineveh was within forty days of ruin, c-acp p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns32 vbdr vvn, np1 vbds p-acp crd n2 pp-f n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 737 Page 349
6102 and it was only a deferring of that judgment which God had threatned, as to which they were heard, I say besides these things, it is one thing what God may do out of the abundance of his goodness, and it was only a deferring of that judgement which God had threatened, as to which they were herd, I say beside these things, it is one thing what God may do out of the abundance of his Goodness, cc pn31 vbds av-j dt vvg pp-f d n1 r-crq np1 vhd vvn, c-acp p-acp r-crq pns32 vbdr vvn, pns11 vvb a-acp d n2, pn31 vbz crd n1 r-crq np1 vmb vdi av pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 737 Page 349
6103 and mercy, and another thing, what they may with any confidence expect. and mercy, and Another thing, what they may with any confidence expect. cc n1, cc j-jn n1, r-crq pns32 vmb p-acp d n1 vvi. (33) sermon (DIV2) 737 Page 349
6104 It is most certain that persons who are strangers, and enemies to God, and so under a threatning, That although they make many prayers, God will not hear them; It is most certain that Persons who Are Strangers, and enemies to God, and so under a threatening, That although they make many Prayers, God will not hear them; pn31 vbz av-ds j cst n2 r-crq vbr n2, cc n2 p-acp np1, cc av p-acp dt j-vvg, cst cs pns32 vvb d n2, np1 vmb xx vvi pno32; (33) sermon (DIV2) 737 Page 349
6105 and of whom God hath said, that their sacrifices are abomination, cannot hope that the Lord should answer, much less presently answer their prayers. 2. As to a present answer of prayers, it is necessary not only that the persons praying be believers, persons in favour with God, but that their prayers be prayers of faith, that they exercise faith in their prayers, James 1. 5. If any of you want wisdom; let him ask of God. and of whom God hath said, that their Sacrifices Are abomination, cannot hope that the Lord should answer, much less presently answer their Prayers. 2. As to a present answer of Prayers, it is necessary not only that the Persons praying be believers, Persons in favour with God, but that their Prayers be Prayers of faith, that they exercise faith in their Prayers, James 1. 5. If any of you want Wisdom; let him ask of God. cc pp-f ro-crq np1 vhz vvn, cst po32 n2 vbr n1, vmbx vvi cst dt n1 vmd vvi, av-d av-dc av-j vvi po32 n2. crd p-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2, pn31 vbz j xx av-j d dt n2 vvg vbb n2, n2 p-acp n1 p-acp np1, p-acp cst po32 n2 vbb n2 pp-f n1, cst pns32 vvb n1 p-acp po32 n2, np1 crd crd cs d pp-f pn22 vvb n1; vvb pno31 vvi pp-f np1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 737 Page 349
6106 — But v. 6. Let him ask in faith, nothing wavering, for he that wavereth, is like a wave of the Sea, driven of the wind, — But v. 6. Let him ask in faith, nothing wavering, for he that wavereth, is like a wave of the Sea, driven of the wind, — cc-acp n1 crd vvb pno31 vvi p-acp n1, pix vvg, c-acp pns31 cst vvz, vbz av-j dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvn pp-f dt n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 737 Page 349
6107 and tossed, and James 5. 15. The prayer of faith shall save the sick; and tossed, and James 5. 15. The prayer of faith shall save the sick; cc vvn, cc np1 crd crd dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi dt j; (33) sermon (DIV2) 737 Page 349
6108 Prayers for Persons sick, ordinarily require present answers, now saith the Apostle, the prayer which saveth the sick ▪ must be the prayer of faith. This is a point not well understood, viz. how to pray in faith, and what exercise of faith is required in prayer, I shall therefore shortly open it, Prayers for Persons sick, ordinarily require present answers, now Says the Apostle, the prayer which Saveth the sick ▪ must be the prayer of faith. This is a point not well understood, viz. how to pray in faith, and what exercise of faith is required in prayer, I shall Therefore shortly open it, n2 p-acp n2 j, av-j vvi j n2, av vvz dt n1, dt n1 r-crq vvz dt j ▪ vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f n1. d vbz dt n1 xx av vvn, n1 c-crq pc-acp vvb p-acp n1, cc r-crq n1 pp-f n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1, pns11 vmb av av-j vvi pn31, (33) sermon (DIV2) 737 Page 349
6109 and shew you what exercises of faith are necessary to that Soul, that would have his prayers at all answered, at least who can expect a present answer. and show you what exercises of faith Are necessary to that Soul, that would have his Prayers At all answered, At least who can expect a present answer. cc vvb pn22 r-crq n2 pp-f n1 vbr j p-acp d n1, cst vmd vhi po31 n2 p-acp d vvd, p-acp ds r-crq vmb vvi dt j n1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 737 Page 349
6110 1. Faith in prayer must respect Gods being and goodness. 1. Faith in prayer must respect God's being and Goodness. crd n1 p-acp n1 vmb vvi n2 vbg cc n1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 738 Page 349
6111 This the Apostle informeth us, Heb. 11. 6. He who cometh unto God, must believe that God is, This the Apostle Informeth us, Hebrew 11. 6. He who comes unto God, must believe that God is, d dt n1 vvz pno12, np1 crd crd pns31 r-crq vvz p-acp np1, vmb vvi cst np1 vbz, (33) sermon (DIV2) 738 Page 349
6112 and that he is a rewarder of them that seek him. That God is, and that he is able to give what we ask of him; and that he is a rewarder of them that seek him. That God is, and that he is able to give what we ask of him; cc cst pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f pno32 cst vvb pno31. cst np1 vbz, cc cst pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi r-crq pns12 vvb pp-f pno31; (33) sermon (DIV2) 738 Page 349
6113 Believe you (saith Christ to the blind man) that I am able to do this? If God be, Believe you (Says christ to the blind man) that I am able to do this? If God be, vvb pn22 (vvz np1 p-acp dt j n1) d pns11 vbm j pc-acp vdi d? cs np1 vbb, (33) sermon (DIV2) 738 Page 349
6114 if he be God, he is able to do whatsoever we ask of him. But this is not all, we must also believe the goodness of God; if he be God, he is able to do whatsoever we ask of him. But this is not all, we must also believe the Goodness of God; cs pns31 vbb np1, pns31 vbz j pc-acp vdi r-crq pns12 vvb pp-f pno31. p-acp d vbz xx d, pns12 vmb av vvb dt n1 pp-f np1; (33) sermon (DIV2) 738 Page 349
6115 That he is a rewarder of them that seek him: That he is a rewarder of them that seek him: cst pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f pno32 cst vvb pno31: (33) sermon (DIV2) 738 Page 349
6116 one who hath said to the Children of Men, seek ye my face, and who never said to the seed of Jacob, seek ye my face in vain. one who hath said to the Children of Men, seek you my face, and who never said to the seed of Jacob, seek you my face in vain. pi r-crq vhz vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, vvb pn22 po11 n1, cc r-crq av-x vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvb pn22 po11 n1 p-acp j. (33) sermon (DIV2) 738 Page 349
6210 but his desires met not with Gods set time, his answer was, My grace shall be sufficient for thee. but his Desires met not with God's Set time, his answer was, My grace shall be sufficient for thee. cc-acp po31 n2 vvd xx p-acp n2 vvn n1, po31 n1 vbds, po11 n1 vmb vbi j p-acp pno21. (33) sermon (DIV2) 746 Page 354
6117 This is the first act of faith in prayer, whosoever cometh to seek God for any mercy, must steadily agree to this, That God is, This is the First act of faith in prayer, whosoever comes to seek God for any mercy, must steadily agree to this, That God is, d vbz dt ord n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, r-crq vvz pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp d n1, vmb av-j vvi p-acp d, cst np1 vbz, (33) sermon (DIV2) 738 Page 349
6118 and is able to grant the thing he asks of him, and that he is infinitely good, and is able to grant the thing he asks of him, and that he is infinitely good, cc vbz j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pns31 vvz pp-f pno31, cc cst pns31 vbz av-j j, (33) sermon (DIV2) 738 Page 349
6119 and a rewarder of those Souls, that obey his will in that precept, seek ye my face. and a rewarder of those Souls, that obey his will in that precept, seek you my face. cc dt n1 pp-f d n2, cst vvb po31 n1 p-acp d n1, vvb pn22 po11 n1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 738 Page 349
6120 2. Faith must respect that promise which God hath made for that mercy, or good thing which we come to God for. 2. Faith must respect that promise which God hath made for that mercy, or good thing which we come to God for. crd n1 vmb vvi d n1 r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp d n1, cc j n1 r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp np1 p-acp. (33) sermon (DIV2) 739 Page 350
6121 There is hardly any particular good thing, for which God hath not somewhere in his word made a particular promise; There is hardly any particular good thing, for which God hath not somewhere in his word made a particular promise; pc-acp vbz av d j j n1, p-acp r-crq np1 vhz xx av p-acp po31 n1 vvd dt j n1; (33) sermon (DIV2) 739 Page 350
6122 now this promise is Gods bond which faith laies hold on, and prayer puts in suit, now this promise is God's bound which faith lays hold on, and prayer puts in suit, av d n1 vbz npg1 n1 r-crq n1 vvz n1 p-acp, cc n1 vvz p-acp n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 739 Page 350
6123 if we want a particular promise, respecting the specifical mercy, yet there are general promises, within the latitude of which those particular good things fall, such as those, Psal. 84. 11. He will give grace and glory, if we want a particular promise, respecting the specifical mercy, yet there Are general promises, within the latitude of which those particular good things fallen, such as those, Psalm 84. 11. He will give grace and glory, cs pns12 vvb dt j n1, vvg dt j n1, av a-acp vbr j n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f r-crq d j j n2 vvi, d c-acp d, np1 crd crd pns31 vmb vvi n1 cc n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 739 Page 350
6124 and no good thing will he with-hold from them that walk uprightly, Psal. 34. 10. They that seek the Lord, shall not want any good thing, Rom. 8. 24. We know that all things work together for them that love God, 1 Cor. 3. 22. 23. All things are yours, and you are Christs, and no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly, Psalm 34. 10. They that seek the Lord, shall not want any good thing, Rom. 8. 24. We know that all things work together for them that love God, 1 Cor. 3. 22. 23. All things Are yours, and you Are Christ, cc dx j n1 vmb pns31 vvi p-acp pno32 cst vvb av-j, np1 crd crd pns32 d vvb dt n1, vmb xx vvi d j n1, np1 crd crd pns12 vvb cst d n2 vvi av p-acp pno32 cst vvb np1, vvn np1 crd crd crd d n2 vbr png22, cc pn22 vbr npg1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 739 Page 350
6125 and Christ is Gods. Now I say that he that prayeth in faith, must have his Eye either upon some of these more general words, in which God hath promised all good things, and christ is God's Now I say that he that Prayeth in faith, must have his Eye either upon Some of these more general words, in which God hath promised all good things, cc np1 vbz n2 av pns11 vvb cst pns31 cst vvz p-acp n1, vmb vhi po31 n1 av-d p-acp d pp-f d dc j n2, p-acp r-crq np1 vhz vvn d j n2, (33) sermon (DIV2) 739 Page 350
6126 or those particular promises, wherein God hath promised that specifical mercy, which he comes to ask of God, Mar. 11. 24, What things soever you desire when you pray, believe that you shall receive them, and you shall have them. or those particular promises, wherein God hath promised that specifical mercy, which he comes to ask of God, Mar. 11. 24, What things soever you desire when you pray, believe that you shall receive them, and you shall have them. cc d j n2, c-crq np1 vhz vvn d j n1, r-crq pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi pp-f np1, np1 crd crd, q-crq n2 av pn22 vvb c-crq pn22 vvb, vvb cst pn22 vmb vvi pno32, cc pn22 vmb vhi pno32. (33) sermon (DIV2) 739 Page 350
6127 It is not only necessary that when we go unto God in prayer, we should Eye him, It is not only necessary that when we go unto God in prayer, we should Eye him, pn31 vbz xx av-j j cst c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp np1 p-acp n1, pns12 vmd vvi pno31, (33) sermon (DIV2) 739 Page 350
6128 as the fountain of power, so able to grant what we ask of him, and as the fountain of goodness, so willing to relieve all the streights, as the fountain of power, so able to grant what we ask of him, and as the fountain of Goodness, so willing to relieve all the straights, c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, av j pc-acp vvi r-crq pns12 vvb pp-f pno31, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, av j pc-acp vvi d dt n2, (33) sermon (DIV2) 739 Page 350
6129 and supply all the necessities of poor creatures; and supply all the necessities of poor creatures; cc vvi d dt n2 pp-f j n2; (33) sermon (DIV2) 739 Page 350
6130 but 3. As a God of truth and faithfulness, that he believe that he shall receive what he asketh of God, but 3. As a God of truth and faithfulness, that he believe that he shall receive what he asks of God, cc-acp crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cst pns31 vvb cst pns31 vmb vvi r-crq pns31 vvz pp-f np1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 739 Page 350
6131 and to this end he must see the good thing either generally, or particularly promised. and to this end he must see the good thing either generally, or particularly promised. cc p-acp d n1 pns31 vmb vvi dt j n1 av-d av-j, cc av-j vvn. (33) sermon (DIV2) 739 Page 350
6132 3. There is yet a third act of faith necessary, which is a casting of our Souls upon God in the promise, a trusting in him for the receit of the thing we have asked of him. 3. There is yet a third act of faith necessary, which is a casting of our Souls upon God in the promise, a trusting in him for the receipt of the thing we have asked of him. crd pc-acp vbz av dt ord n1 pp-f n1 j, r-crq vbz dt n-vvg pp-f po12 n2 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1, dt vvg p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pns12 vhb vvn pp-f pno31. (33) sermon (DIV2) 740 Page 350
6133 James saith, we must ask in faith nothing wavering, the Soul must not doubt within itself, James Says, we must ask in faith nothing wavering, the Soul must not doubt within itself, np1 vvz, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp n1 pix vvg, dt n1 vmb xx vvi p-acp px31, (33) sermon (DIV2) 740 Page 350
6153 Children through ignorance may, but if they do, their parents that have more wisdom, will not give them such things. Children through ignorance may, but if they do, their Parents that have more Wisdom, will not give them such things. np1 p-acp n1 vmb, cc-acp cs pns32 vdb, po32 n2 cst vhb dc n1, vmb xx vvi pno32 d n2. (33) sermon (DIV2) 742 Page 351
6134 whether God hears, or will give in a gracious answer, yea or no, but commit itself wholly to God, upon the credit of his promise, believing that he who hath promised, is able to perform, whither God hears, or will give in a gracious answer, yea or no, but commit itself wholly to God, upon the credit of his promise, believing that he who hath promised, is able to perform, cs np1 vvz, cc vmb vvi p-acp dt j n1, uh cc uh-dx, cc-acp vvb px31 av-jn p-acp np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, vvg cst pns31 r-crq vhz vvn, vbz j pc-acp vvi, (33) sermon (DIV2) 740 Page 350
6135 and trusting in him for a performance. and trusting in him for a performance. cc vvg p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 740 Page 350
6136 This is now praying in faith, and the truth is, all other praying is but praying in formality, of which we can expect no more profit then ariseth from a meer bodily labour. This is now praying in faith, and the truth is, all other praying is but praying in formality, of which we can expect no more profit then arises from a mere bodily labour. d vbz av vvg p-acp n1, cc dt n1 vbz, d j-jn n-vvg vbz cc-acp vvg p-acp n1, pp-f r-crq pns12 vmb vvi av-dx dc n1 av vvz p-acp dt j j n1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 740 Page 350
6137 This, now is necessary with reference to an answer, especially a quick and a present answer, on the part of the person praying. This, now is necessary with Referente to an answer, especially a quick and a present answer, on the part of the person praying. np1, av vbz j p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, av-j dt j cc dt j n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvg. (33) sermon (DIV2) 740 Page 350
6138 2. But something also is necessary to be observed, with respect to the matter that we pray for. 2. But something also is necessary to be observed, with respect to the matter that we pray for. crd p-acp pi av vbz j pc-acp vbi vvn, p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 cst pns12 vvb p-acp. (33) sermon (DIV2) 741 Page 350
6139 1. It must be something which is truly and really good for us and of which we stand in need. 1. It must be something which is truly and really good for us and of which we stand in need. crd pn31 vmb vbi pi r-crq vbz av-j cc av-j j p-acp pno12 cc pp-f r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp n1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 742 Page 351
6140 Our need of a thing, and the goodness of it for us, is not to be measured from our sense, Our need of a thing, and the Goodness of it for us, is not to be measured from our sense, po12 n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp pno12, vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po12 n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 742 Page 351
6141 and apprehension, for we are often mistaken, and do not keep what is good for our selves, and apprehension, for we Are often mistaken, and do not keep what is good for our selves, cc n1, c-acp pns12 vbr av vvn, cc vdb xx vvi r-crq vbz j p-acp po12 n2, (33) sermon (DIV2) 742 Page 351
6142 and therefore must refer our selves to the wisdom of God, who knoweth what things we have need of. and Therefore must refer our selves to the Wisdom of God, who Knoweth what things we have need of. cc av vmb vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vvz r-crq n2 pns12 vhb n1 pp-f. (33) sermon (DIV2) 742 Page 351
6143 It is true that there are some things so perfectly, and absolutely good, as they can never be evil, such are the pardon of our sins, the love, and favour of God, &c. But there are other things that are not so, which at some time we may have a need of, It is true that there Are Some things so perfectly, and absolutely good, as they can never be evil, such Are the pardon of our Sins, the love, and favour of God, etc. But there Are other things that Are not so, which At Some time we may have a need of, pn31 vbz j cst a-acp vbr d n2 av av-j, cc av-j j, c-acp pns32 vmb av-x vbi j-jn, d vbr dt vvb pp-f po12 n2, dt vvb, cc n1 pp-f np1, av p-acp a-acp vbr j-jn n2 cst vbr xx av, r-crq p-acp d n1 pns12 vmb vhi dt n1 pp-f, (33) sermon (DIV2) 742 Page 351
6144 and they would be good to us, at another time we have no need of, and they would be good to us, At Another time we have no need of, cc pns32 vmd vbi j p-acp pno12, p-acp j-jn n1 pns12 vhb dx n1 pp-f, (33) sermon (DIV2) 742 Page 351
6145 but they would be hurtful, and pernicious to us, and this is the reason why our supplications for some things may be absolute, but they would be hurtful, and pernicious to us, and this is the reason why our supplications for Some things may be absolute, cc-acp pns32 vmd vbi j, cc j p-acp pno12, cc d vbz dt n1 c-crq po12 n2 p-acp d n2 vmb vbi j, (33) sermon (DIV2) 742 Page 351
6146 and peremptory, for other things they ought to be limited, conditioned, and put up with a reference of our selves to the will, and wisdom of God; and peremptory, for other things they ought to be limited, conditioned, and put up with a Referente of our selves to the will, and Wisdom of God; cc j, c-acp j-jn n2 pns32 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn, vvn, cc vvd a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp dt n1, cc n1 pp-f np1; (33) sermon (DIV2) 742 Page 351
6147 God cannot give evil things unto his Children, though they ask them never so importunately, never so frequently. God cannot give evil things unto his Children, though they ask them never so importunately, never so frequently. n1 vmbx vvi j-jn n2 p-acp po31 n2, cs pns32 vvb pno32 av av av-j, av-x av av-j. (33) sermon (DIV2) 742 Page 351
6148 This our Saviour hath taught us, Luke 11. 11. 12. If a Son shall ask Bread of any of you that is a Father, will he give him a stone, This our Saviour hath taught us, Lycia 11. 11. 12. If a Son shall ask Bred of any of you that is a Father, will he give him a stone, d po12 n1 vhz vvn pno12, av crd crd crd cs dt n1 vmb vvi n1 pp-f d pp-f pn22 cst vbz dt n1, vmb pns31 vvi pno31 dt n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 742 Page 351
6149 or if he ask a fish, will he for a fish give him a Serpent. or if he ask a Fish, will he for a Fish give him a Serpent. cc cs pns31 vvb dt n1, vmb pns31 p-acp dt n1 vvb pno31 dt n1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 742 Page 351
6150 Or if he shall ask an Egg, will he offer him a Scorpion? if therefore you being evil, know how to give good gifts to your Children, Or if he shall ask an Egg, will he offer him a Scorpion? if Therefore you being evil, know how to give good Gifts to your Children, cc cs pns31 vmb vvi dt n1, vmb pns31 vvi pno31 dt n1? cs av pn22 vbg j-jn, vvb c-crq pc-acp vvi j n2 p-acp po22 n2, (33) sermon (DIV2) 742 Page 351
6151 how much more shall your heavenly Father give his holy Spirit to them that ask him, Mat. 7. 11. it is, give good things to them that ask him. how much more shall your heavenly Father give his holy Spirit to them that ask him, Mathew 7. 11. it is, give good things to them that ask him. c-crq d dc vmb po22 j n1 vvi po31 j n1 p-acp pno32 cst vvb pno31, np1 crd crd pn31 vbz, vvb j n2 p-acp pno32 cst vvb pno31. (33) sermon (DIV2) 742 Page 351
6152 It is most certain, that no one would ask things that are, or would be hurtful to him, wittingly. It is most certain, that not one would ask things that Are, or would be hurtful to him, wittingly. pn31 vbz av-ds j, cst xx pi vmd vvi n2 cst vbr, cc vmd vbi j p-acp pno31, av-j. (33) sermon (DIV2) 742 Page 351
6154 No more will our Heavenly Father, who knows it is nothing but ignorance that causeth us to ask any thing of that nature. No more will our Heavenly Father, who knows it is nothing but ignorance that Causes us to ask any thing of that nature. av-dx dc vmb po12 j n1, r-crq vvz pn31 vbz pix p-acp n1 cst vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f d n1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 742 Page 351
6155 And this may help us to understand Gods dispensations, and satisfy the people of God, And this may help us to understand God's dispensations, and satisfy the people of God, cc d vmb vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi npg1 n2, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 742 Page 351
6156 though they have not all those things they ask of God, if they be such things as are not absolutely, though they have not all those things they ask of God, if they be such things as Are not absolutely, cs pns32 vhb xx d d n2 pns32 vvb pp-f np1, cs pns32 vbb d n2 c-acp vbr xx av-j, (33) sermon (DIV2) 742 Page 351
6157 and perfectly good, they may be such things as the Lord knoweth under our circumstances, would be evil and pernicious to us, and perfectly good, they may be such things as the Lord Knoweth under our Circumstances, would be evil and pernicious to us, cc av-j j, pns32 vmb vbi d n2 p-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp po12 n2, vmd vbi j-jn cc j p-acp pno12, (33) sermon (DIV2) 742 Page 351
6158 and we are answered by being denied them, for though through our weakness and ignorance we asked them, and we Are answered by being denied them, for though through our weakness and ignorance we asked them, cc pns12 vbr vvn p-acp vbg vvn pno32, c-acp cs p-acp po12 n1 cc n1 pns12 vvd pno32, (33) sermon (DIV2) 742 Page 351
6159 as believing them to be good, yet had we known them as indeed they were, we would have prayed against them. as believing them to be good, yet had we known them as indeed they were, we would have prayed against them. c-acp vvg pno32 pc-acp vbi j, av vhd pns12 vvn pno32 a-acp av pns32 vbdr, pns12 vmd vhi vvn p-acp pno32. (33) sermon (DIV2) 742 Page 351
6160 The things we ask, must be good, and such things as we stand in need of (indeed therein lies the nature of goodness) or they are no matter of a promise, The things we ask, must be good, and such things as we stand in need of (indeed therein lies the nature of Goodness) or they Are no matter of a promise, dt n2 pns12 vvb, vmb vbi j, cc d n2 c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp n1 pp-f (av av vvz dt n1 pp-f n1) cc pns32 vbr dx n1 pp-f dt n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 742 Page 352
6161 and consequently ought to be made no matter of prayer, nor would be but for our infirmity and weakness, and consequently ought to be made no matter of prayer, nor would be but for our infirmity and weakness, cc av-j vmd p-acp vbi vvn dx n1 pp-f n1, ccx vmd vbi cc-acp p-acp po12 n1 cc n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 742 Page 352
6162 and consequently they may be denied us, and we may never have an answer, by receiving the things which we ask, and consequently they may be denied us, and we may never have an answer, by receiving the things which we ask, cc av-j pns32 vmb vbi vvn pno12, cc pns12 vmb av-x vhi dt n1, p-acp vvg dt n2 r-crq pns12 vvb, (33) sermon (DIV2) 742 Page 352
6163 but are answered, in having them denied to us. but Are answered, in having them denied to us. cc-acp vbr vvn, p-acp vhg pno32 vvn p-acp pno12. (33) sermon (DIV2) 742 Page 352
6164 2. What we ask must be according to the will of God, 1 Joh. 5. 14. And this is the confidence that we have in him, that if we ask anything according to the will of God, he heareth us. 2. What we ask must be according to the will of God, 1 John 5. 14. And this is the confidence that we have in him, that if we ask anything according to the will of God, he hears us. crd q-crq pns12 vvb vmb vbi vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvn np1 crd crd cc d vbz dt n1 cst pns12 vhb p-acp pno31, cst cs pns12 vvb pi vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vvz pno12. (33) sermon (DIV2) 743 Page 352
6165 The Spirit maketh intercession for us, according to the will of God. The Spirit makes Intercession for us, according to the will of God. dt n1 vvz n1 p-acp pno12, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 743 Page 352
6166 Indeed this doth very little differ from the other, for whatsoever is good for us, is doubtless according to the will of God. Indeed this does very little differ from the other, for whatsoever is good for us, is doubtless according to the will of God. av d vdz av av-j vvi p-acp dt n-jn, p-acp r-crq vbz j p-acp pno12, vbz av-j vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 743 Page 352
6167 It is Gods will that no good thing should be with-held from them who live uprightly. It is God's will that no good thing should be withheld from them who live uprightly. pn31 vbz ng1 vmb cst dx j n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp pno32 r-crq vvb av-j. (33) sermon (DIV2) 743 Page 352
6168 But there is yet something further that I shall add under this head, which is necessary in order to the receiving of a present answer from God; But there is yet something further that I shall add under this head, which is necessary in order to the receiving of a present answer from God; p-acp pc-acp vbz av pi av-j cst pns11 vmb vvi p-acp d n1, r-crq vbz j p-acp n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt j n1 p-acp np1; (33) sermon (DIV2) 743 Page 352
6169 If we would have a present answer, we must ask for such things, not only as it is the will of God we should have, but as it is according to the will of God we should have at such a time as we ask, and under such circumstances as we then are Solomon telleth us, there is a time for all things. If we would have a present answer, we must ask for such things, not only as it is the will of God we should have, but as it is according to the will of God we should have At such a time as we ask, and under such Circumstances as we then Are Solomon Telleth us, there is a time for all things. cs pns12 vmd vhi dt j n1, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp d n2, xx av-j c-acp pn31 vbz dt vmb pp-f np1 pns12 vmd vhi, p-acp c-acp pn31 vbz vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 pns12 vmd vhi p-acp d dt n1 c-acp pns12 vvb, cc p-acp d n2 c-acp pns12 av vbr np1 vvz pno12, a-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp d n2. (33) sermon (DIV2) 743 Page 352
6170 God hath appointed times and seasons for all his dispensations of providence, he had not only promised Canaan to the seed of Abraham, but he had set the time, God hath appointed times and seasons for all his dispensations of providence, he had not only promised Canaan to the seed of Abraham, but he had Set the time, np1 vhz vvn n2 cc n2 p-acp d po31 n2 pp-f n1, pns31 vhd xx av-j vvn np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp pns31 vhd vvn dt n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 743 Page 352
6171 after four hundred and thirty years; After four hundred and thirty Years; c-acp crd crd cc crd n2; (33) sermon (DIV2) 743 Page 352
6190 But will a good Christian say, How shall I ever find out this, how shall I knows when Gods set time to favour his Church, But will a good Christian say, How shall I ever find out this, how shall I knows when God's Set time to favour his Church, cc-acp vmb dt j np1 vvi, c-crq vmb pns11 av vvi av d, q-crq vmb pns11 vvz c-crq n2 vvb n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 744 Page 353
6172 he had not only promised a deliverance, out of the Captivity of Babylon, but he had also set the time seventy years. Hence, Daniel was presently heard, he had not only promised a deliverance, out of the Captivity of Babylon, but he had also Set the time seventy Years. Hence, daniel was presently herd, pns31 vhd xx av-j vvn dt n1, av pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp pns31 vhd av vvn dt n1 crd n2. av, np1 vbds av-j vvn, (33) sermon (DIV2) 743 Page 352
6173 when he prayed, the Text telleth you; when he prayed, the Text Telleth you; c-crq pns31 vvd, dt n1 vvz pn22; (33) sermon (DIV2) 743 Page 352
6174 that he understood by Books the number of the years, whereof the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah the Prophet, that he would accomplish 70 years in the desolations of Hierusalem. that he understood by Books the number of the Years, whereof the word of the Lord Come to Jeremiah the Prophet, that he would accomplish 70 Years in the desolations of Jerusalem. d pns31 vvd p-acp n2 dt n1 pp-f dt n2, c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd p-acp np1 dt n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi crd n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 743 Page 352
6175 Then he set his face to the Lord God, to seek by prayer and supplications, with •asting, &c. Dan. 9. 2, 3. and while he was speaking, God gave him an answer. Then he Set his face to the Lord God, to seek by prayer and supplications, with •asting, etc. Dan. 9. 2, 3. and while he was speaking, God gave him an answer. av pns31 vvd po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 np1, pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cc n2, p-acp vvg, av np1 crd crd, crd cc cs pns31 vbds vvg, np1 vvd pno31 dt n1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 743 Page 352
6176 To Habakkuk it fell out otherwise, he put up a prayer to to God, ch. 1. his answer was, ch. 3. v. 3. The Vision is yet for an appointed time, To Habakkuk it fell out otherwise, he put up a prayer to to God, changed. 1. his answer was, changed. 3. v. 3. The Vision is yet for an appointed time, p-acp np1 pn31 vvd av av, pns31 vvd a-acp dt n1 p-acp p-acp np1, n1. crd po31 n1 vbds, n1. crd n1 crd dt n1 vbz av p-acp dt j-vvn n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 743 Page 352
6177 but at the end it shall speak, it shall not lie, tho it tarry, wait for it, but At the end it shall speak, it shall not lie, though it tarry, wait for it, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pn31 vmb vvi, pn31 vmb xx vvi, cs pn31 vvb, vvb p-acp pn31, (33) sermon (DIV2) 743 Page 352
6178 because it will surely come, it will not tarry. Because it will surely come, it will not tarry. c-acp pn31 vmb av-j vvi, pn31 vmb xx vvi. (33) sermon (DIV2) 743 Page 352
6179 Had the believing Jews prayed never so often, never so seriously, for the coming of the seed of Abrahams out of Aegypt, and going into Canaan before the four hundred years were expired, they could have neither expected, Had the believing jews prayed never so often, never so seriously, for the coming of the seed of Abrahams out of Egypt, and going into Canaan before the four hundred Years were expired, they could have neither expected, vhd dt vvg np2 vvd av av av, av-x av av-j, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f npg1 av pp-f np1, cc vvg p-acp np1 p-acp dt crd crd n2 vbdr vvn, pns32 vmd vhi dx vvn, (33) sermon (DIV2) 743 Page 352
6180 nor received any present answer, other than according to the tenor of that to Habakkuk; because, Gen. 15. 16, 17. Though God had promised Abraham, that he would give unto his Seed the land of Canaan, yet he had also told him, that they should be strangers in a land that was not theirs, nor received any present answer, other than according to the tenor of that to Habakkuk; Because, Gen. 15. 16, 17. Though God had promised Abraham, that he would give unto his Seed the land of Canaan, yet he had also told him, that they should be Strangers in a land that was not theirs, ccx vvd d j n1, j-jn cs vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f d p-acp np1; p-acp, np1 crd crd, crd cs np1 vhd vvn np1, cst pns31 vmd vvi p-acp po31 n1 dt n1 pp-f np1, av pns31 vhd av vvn pno31, cst pns32 vmd vbi n2 p-acp dt n1 cst vbds xx png32, (33) sermon (DIV2) 743 Page 353
6181 and they should serve them, and they should afflict them, 400 years — but afterwards they should come out with great substance, and v. 16. In the fourth generation his Seed should come again into Canaan. and they should serve them, and they should afflict them, 400 Years — but afterwards they should come out with great substance, and v. 16. In the fourth generation his Seed should come again into Canaan. cc pns32 vmd vvi pno32, cc pns32 vmd vvi pno32, crd n2 — cc-acp av pns32 vmd vvi av p-acp j n1, cc n1 crd p-acp dt ord n1 po31 n1 vmd vvi av p-acp np1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 743 Page 353
6182 All things are seen by an Omniscient Eye, and ordered by an eternal thought. Now where the believing prayer meets with an eternal thought, All things Are seen by an Omniscient Eye, and ordered by an Eternal Thought. Now where the believing prayer meets with an Eternal Thought, av-d n2 vbr vvn p-acp dt j n1, cc vvn p-acp dt j n1. av c-crq dt j-vvg n1 vvz p-acp dt j n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 743 Page 353
6183 as to the time of the mercy, there the answer is alwaies present. as to the time of the mercy, there the answer is always present. c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, a-acp dt n1 vbz av j. (33) sermon (DIV2) 743 Page 353
6184 See therefore how confidently the Psalmist prayeth, Psal. 202. 12. Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Sion, for the time to favour her, See Therefore how confidently the Psalmist Prayeth, Psalm 202. 12. Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Sion, for the time to favour her, n1 av c-crq av-j dt n1 vvz, np1 crd crd pns21 vm2 vvi, cc vhb n1 p-acp np1, p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno31, (33) sermon (DIV2) 743 Page 353
6185 yea, the set time is come; yea, the Set time is come; uh, dt j-vvn n1 vbz vvn; (33) sermon (DIV2) 743 Page 353
6186 when the time, the set time for God to favour a Nation, or a particular Soul is come, when the time, the Set time for God to favour a nation, or a particular Soul is come, c-crq dt n1, dt j-vvn n1 p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc dt j n1 vbz vvn, (33) sermon (DIV2) 743 Page 353
6187 then the answer is alwaies present. then the answer is always present. cs dt n1 vbz av j. (33) sermon (DIV2) 743 Page 353
6188 It is therefore the great wisdom of a Christian, before he sets himself to pray, to inquire so far as he may, It is Therefore the great Wisdom of a Christian, before he sets himself to pray, to inquire so Far as he may, pn31 vbz av dt j n1 pp-f dt njp, c-acp pns31 vvz px31 pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vvi av av-j c-acp pns31 vmb, (33) sermon (DIV2) 743 Page 353
6189 whether Gods set time for the collation of the mercy is come. whither God's Set time for the collation of the mercy is come. cs n2 vvb n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz vvn. (33) sermon (DIV2) 743 Page 353
6191 or to favour my, or anothers particular Soul is come? Times and seasons are not in our hands, or to favour my, or another's particular Soul is come? Times and seasons Are not in our hands, cc pc-acp vvi po11, cc j-jn j n1 vbz vvn? ng1 cc n2 vbr xx p-acp po12 n2, (33) sermon (DIV2) 744 Page 353
6193 The case indeed was plain as to the Jews, with reference to their servitude in Aegypt, and Captivity in Babylon. God had then revealed it to, The case indeed was plain as to the jews, with Referente to their servitude in Egypt, and Captivity in Babylon. God had then revealed it to, dt n1 av vbds j c-acp p-acp dt np2, p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n1 p-acp np1, cc n1 p-acp np1. np1 vhd av vvn pn31 p-acp, (33) sermon (DIV2) 744 Page 353
6194 and by his Prophets, but we have no such revelations now concerning Nations, or Churches, much less concerning particular Souls. and by his prophets, but we have no such revelations now Concerning nations, or Churches, much less Concerning particular Souls. cc p-acp po31 n2, cc-acp pns12 vhb dx d n2 av vvg n2, cc n2, av-d av-dc vvg j n2. (33) sermon (DIV2) 744 Page 353
6195 It may be my Soul is under the power of some violent and impetuous temptations, under the pressure of some strong lusts 〈 ◊ 〉 corruptions, in some dark hour of desertion, I find 〈 ◊ 〉 in the case in Holy Writ; It may be my Soul is under the power of Some violent and impetuous temptations, under the pressure of Some strong Lustiest 〈 ◊ 〉 corruptions, in Some dark hour of desertion, I find 〈 ◊ 〉 in the case in Holy Writ; pn31 vmb vbi po11 n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j cc j n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n2 〈 sy 〉 n2, p-acp d j n1 pp-f n1, pns11 vvb 〈 sy 〉 p-acp dt n1 p-acp j vvn; (33) sermon (DIV2) 744 Page 353
6196 these promises are sufficient grounds for me to pray, but if my prayer must be suited to Gods will, these promises Are sufficient grounds for me to pray, but if my prayer must be suited to God's will, d n2 vbr j n2 p-acp pno11 pc-acp vvi, cc-acp cs po11 n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n2 vmb, (33) sermon (DIV2) 744 Page 353
6197 as to the time, how shall I ever know how to perform my duty, how shall I ever pray in faith? as to the time, how shall I ever know how to perform my duty, how shall I ever pray in faith? c-acp p-acp dt n1, q-crq vmb pns11 av vvb c-crq pc-acp vvi po11 n1, q-crq vmb pns11 av vvb p-acp n1? (33) sermon (DIV2) 744 Page 353
6198 1. As we say in our law; 1. As we say in our law; crd c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp po12 n1; (33) sermon (DIV2) 745 Page 353
6199 When in any contract for payment of any sum of money, no particular time is exprest for the payment, the present time is to be understood: When in any contract for payment of any sum of money, no particular time is expressed for the payment, the present time is to be understood: c-crq p-acp d n1 p-acp n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f n1, dx j n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, dt j n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn: (33) sermon (DIV2) 745 Page 353
6200 So God having made promises to his people, which shall most certainly in their Season be fulfilled, So God having made promises to his people, which shall most Certainly in their Season be fulfilled, av np1 vhg vvn n2 p-acp po31 n1, r-crq vmb av-ds av-j p-acp po32 n1 vbb vvn, (33) sermon (DIV2) 745 Page 353
6201 and having not expressed the particular time when God will fulfill them to this, or that particular Soul: and having not expressed the particular time when God will fulfil them to this, or that particular Soul: cc vhg xx vvn dt j n1 c-crq np1 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp d, cc cst j n1: (33) sermon (DIV2) 745 Page 353
6202 The Soul is warranted at all times, to ask them of God, for we may certainly pray for any thing which is not contrary to Gods revealed will. The Soul is warranted At all times, to ask them of God, for we may Certainly pray for any thing which is not contrary to God's revealed will. dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp d n2, pc-acp vvi pno32 pp-f np1, c-acp pns12 vmb av-j vvi p-acp d n1 r-crq vbz xx j-jn p-acp n2 vvn n1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 745 Page 353
6203 2. But secondly, We knowing that God in his secret purpose, hath determined not only the beings, 2. But secondly, We knowing that God in his secret purpose, hath determined not only the beings, crd p-acp ord, pns12 vvg cst np1 p-acp po31 j-jn n1, vhz vvn xx av-j dt n2, (33) sermon (DIV2) 746 Page 354
6204 but the circumstances of all things, cannot infallibly expect present answers of our prayers, by giving us the very things which we ask of God. but the Circumstances of all things, cannot infallibly expect present answers of our Prayers, by giving us the very things which we ask of God. cc-acp dt n2 pp-f d n2, vmbx av-j vvi j n2 pp-f po12 n2, p-acp vvg pno12 dt j n2 r-crq pns12 vvb pp-f np1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 746 Page 354
6205 Suppose now a Christian under the power of some strong and impetuous temptation, whether from his flesh, Suppose now a Christian under the power of Some strong and impetuous temptation, whither from his Flesh, vvb av dt njp p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j cc j n1, cs p-acp po31 n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 746 Page 354
6206 or from his grand adversary, he may pray for deliverance from it, because God hath promised an happy issue of temptations, he may pray in faith, Eying Gods power, his goodness, his truth, and faithfulness, and being fully persuaded that God will deliver him, or from his grand adversary, he may pray for deliverance from it, Because God hath promised an happy issue of temptations, he may pray in faith, Eyeing God's power, his Goodness, his truth, and faithfulness, and being Fully persuaded that God will deliver him, cc p-acp po31 j n1, pns31 vmb vvi p-acp n1 p-acp pn31, c-acp np1 vhz vvn dt j n1 pp-f n2, pns31 vmb vvi p-acp n1, vvg npg1 n1, po31 n1, po31 n1, cc n1, cc vbg av-j vvn cst np1 vmb vvi pno31, (33) sermon (DIV2) 746 Page 354
6207 nay, he may pray for a speedy issue and deliverance (with submission to the will, nay, he may pray for a speedy issue and deliverance (with submission to the will, uh-x, pns31 vmb vvi p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 (p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 746 Page 354
6208 and wisdom of God;) you have it in the case of Paul, 2 Cor. 12. 9. When the Lord had given him a thorn in his flesh to buffet him (what that thorn in the flesh was, and Wisdom of God;) you have it in the case of Paul, 2 Cor. 12. 9. When the Lord had given him a thorn in his Flesh to buffet him (what that thorn in the Flesh was, cc n1 pp-f np1;) pn22 vhb pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, crd np1 crd crd c-crq dt n1 vhd vvn pno31 dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi pno31 (r-crq d n1 p-acp dt n1 vbds, (33) sermon (DIV2) 746 Page 354
6209 whether some impetuous motion to sin, from within, or without, we know not, be it what it will, it was a great burthen, a great affliction) Paul prays to be delivered, and prayeth thrice, and no doubt prayed in faith, whither Some impetuous motion to since, from within, or without, we know not, be it what it will, it was a great burden, a great affliction) Paul prays to be Delivered, and Prayeth thrice, and no doubt prayed in faith, cs d j n1 p-acp n1, p-acp a-acp, cc p-acp, pns12 vvb xx, vbb pn31 q-crq pn31 vmb, pn31 vbds dt j n1, dt j n1) np1 vvz pc-acp vbi vvn, cc vvz av, cc dx n1 vvd p-acp n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 746 Page 354
7577 James lets us know that God never gives us in mercies in answer to our prayers, James lets us know that God never gives us in Mercies in answer to our Prayers, np1 vvz pno12 vvi cst np1 av-x vvz pno12 p-acp n2 p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n2, (37) sermon (DIV2) 888 Page 423
6211 Suppose a Soul walking in the dark, and seeing no light, it prayeth with David, when wilt thou comfort me; Suppose a Soul walking in the dark, and seeing no Light, it Prayeth with David, when wilt thou Comfort me; vvb dt n1 vvg p-acp dt j, cc vvg dx n1, pn31 vvz p-acp np1, q-crq vm2 pns21 vvi pno11; (33) sermon (DIV2) 746 Page 354
6212 possibly God is not pleased, yet to visit it with his consolation, yet its prayer is warranted from the promise, God hath promised us the manifestations of the Spirit, Joh. 14. 21. It prayeth in faith, believing that God is able to do it, believing that he is full of goodness, a rewarder of them that seek him, believing that it shall receive even that particular mercy from God in Gods time; possibly God is not pleased, yet to visit it with his consolation, yet its prayer is warranted from the promise, God hath promised us the manifestations of the Spirit, John 14. 21. It Prayeth in faith, believing that God is able to do it, believing that he is full of Goodness, a rewarder of them that seek him, believing that it shall receive even that particular mercy from God in God's time; av-j np1 vbz xx vvn, av pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp po31 n1, av po31 n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, np1 vhz vvn pno12 dt n2 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd crd pn31 vvz p-acp n1, vvg cst np1 vbz j pc-acp vdi pn31, vvg cst pns31 vbz j pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f pno32 cst vvb pno31, vvg cst pn31 vmb vvi av d j n1 p-acp np1 p-acp npg1 n1; (33) sermon (DIV2) 746 Page 354
6213 but it cannot pray in faith, believing that it shall presently be comforted. Because as to this 〈 … 〉 hath no bottom, no promise to lay hold upon; but it cannot pray in faith, believing that it shall presently be comforted. Because as to this 〈 … 〉 hath no bottom, no promise to lay hold upon; cc-acp pn31 vmbx vvi p-acp n1, vvg cst pn31 vmb av-j vbi vvn. c-acp c-acp p-acp d 〈 … 〉 vhz dx n1, dx n1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp; (33) sermon (DIV2) 746 Page 354
6214 but yet even as to this it may pray in faith, having confidence in God, that if it be truly good for it, it shall be presently answered. but yet even as to this it may pray in faith, having confidence in God, that if it be truly good for it, it shall be presently answered. cc-acp av av c-acp p-acp d pn31 vmb vvi p-acp n1, vhg n1 p-acp np1, cst cs pn31 vbb av-j j p-acp pn31, pn31 vmb vbi av-j vvn. (33) sermon (DIV2) 746 Page 354
6215 Thirdly, When a Soul findeth that Gods ends in the affliction are obtained, and that it is in such a frame as God hath required a people, Thirdly, When a Soul finds that God's ends in the affliction Are obtained, and that it is in such a frame as God hath required a people, ord, c-crq dt n1 vvz cst npg1 n2 p-acp dt n1 vbr vvn, cc cst pn31 vbz p-acp d dt n1 c-acp np1 vhz vvn dt n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 747 Page 354
6216 or a soul to be, to whom such promises are made, it may then conclude that Gods time, his set time is come. or a soul to be, to whom such promises Are made, it may then conclude that God's time, his Set time is come. cc dt n1 pc-acp vbi, p-acp ro-crq d n2 vbr vvn, pn31 vmb av vvi cst ng1 n1, po31 j-vvn n1 vbz vvn. (33) sermon (DIV2) 747 Page 354
6217 Here are now two rules to guide an inquisitive Christian in the knowledge of Gods set time, for the collation of any mercy which he hath promised, Here Are now two rules to guide an inquisitive Christian in the knowledge of God's Set time, for the collation of any mercy which he hath promised, av vbr av crd n2 pc-acp vvi dt j njp p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 vvn n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 r-crq pns31 vhz vvn, (33) sermon (DIV2) 747 Page 354
6218 whether more publick and national, or more private, or personal. 1. When Gods ends in afflicting are obtained, and satisfied. whither more public and national, or more private, or personal. 1. When God's ends in afflicting Are obtained, and satisfied. cs av-dc j cc j, cc av-dc j, cc j. crd c-crq n2 vvz p-acp vvg vbr vvn, cc vvn. (33) sermon (DIV2) 747 Page 354
6219 We say that God and nature do nothing in vain, indeed every rational agent propounds to himself an end of all his or her actions. We say that God and nature do nothing in vain, indeed every rational agent propounds to himself an end of all his or her actions. pns12 vvb cst np1 cc n1 vdb pix p-acp j, av d j n1 vvz p-acp px31 dt n1 pp-f d png31 cc po31 n2. (33) sermon (DIV2) 747 Page 355
6220 Brute Creatures, and such as are not indued with reason, move and act for some end or other, Brute Creatures, and such as Are not endued with reason, move and act for Some end or other, np1 n2, cc d c-acp vbr xx vvn p-acp n1, vvb cc vvi p-acp d n1 cc n-jn, (33) sermon (DIV2) 747 Page 355
6221 but their end is set them by another. but their end is Set them by Another. cc-acp po32 n1 vbz vvn pno32 p-acp j-jn. (33) sermon (DIV2) 747 Page 355
6222 But rational agents propound an end to themselves, and their ends being obtained, their action ceaseth. But rational agents propound an end to themselves, and their ends being obtained, their actium ceases. p-acp j n2 vvi dt n1 p-acp px32, cc po32 n2 vbg vvn, po32 n1 vvz. (33) sermon (DIV2) 747 Page 355
6223 God is the highest rational agent, and propoundeth to himself an end in all his actions, God is the highest rational agent, and propoundeth to himself an end in all his actions, np1 vbz dt js j n1, cc vvz p-acp px31 dt n1 p-acp d po31 n2, (33) sermon (DIV2) 747 Page 355
6224 and his end is alwaies good, his supreme end is his own glory, that is the best end, and his end is always good, his supreme end is his own glory, that is the best end, cc po31 n1 vbz av j, po31 j n1 vbz po31 d n1, cst vbz dt js n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 747 Page 355
6225 and he cannot act for one more ignoble, but his mediate ends, that is, by which he proposeth to get himself glory, they are several, you shall see much of them expressed in that one text, Hosea 5. 15. I will go and return to my place, till they acknowledge their offences, and seek my face. and he cannot act for one more ignoble, but his mediate ends, that is, by which he Proposeth to get himself glory, they Are several, you shall see much of them expressed in that one text, Hosea 5. 15. I will go and return to my place, till they acknowledge their offences, and seek my face. cc pns31 vmbx vvi p-acp crd av-dc j, cc-acp po31 vvi n2, cst vbz, p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi px31 n1, pns32 vbr j, pn22 vmb vvi av-d pp-f pno32 vvd p-acp d crd n1, np1 crd crd pns11 vmb vvi cc vvi p-acp po11 n1, c-acp pns32 vvb po32 n2, cc vvb po11 n1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 747 Page 355
6226 In their affliction they will seek me early. In their affliction they will seek me early. p-acp po32 n1 pns32 vmb vvi pno11 av-j. (33) sermon (DIV2) 747 Page 355
6227 There are also other texts of Scripture, which let us know Gods ends in the affliction of his people, such as those, Jer. 9. 7. I will melt them, and try them; There Are also other texts of Scripture, which let us know God's ends in the affliction of his people, such as those, Jer. 9. 7. I will melt them, and try them; pc-acp vbr av j-jn n2 pp-f n1, r-crq vvb pno12 vvi n2 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, d c-acp d, np1 crd crd pns11 vmb vvi pno32, cc vvi pno32; (33) sermon (DIV2) 747 Page 355
6228 for how shall I do for the Daughter of my people? Zech. 13 9. And I will bring the third part through the fire, for how shall I do for the Daughter of my people? Zechariah 13 9. And I will bring the third part through the fire, c-acp q-crq vmb pns11 vdi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n1? np1 crd crd cc pns11 vmb vvi dt ord n1 p-acp dt n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 747 Page 355
6229 & I will refine them as Silver is refined, and will try them as Gold is tryed, they shall call on my name, & I will refine them as Silver is refined, and will try them as Gold is tried, they shall call on my name, cc pns11 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp n1 vbz vvn, cc vmb vvi pno32 p-acp n1 vbz vvn, pns32 vmb vvi p-acp po11 n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 747 Page 355
6230 and I will hear them, I will say it is my people, and they shall say, the Lord is my God. and I will hear them, I will say it is my people, and they shall say, the Lord is my God. cc pns11 vmb vvi pno32, pns11 vmb vvi pn31 vbz po11 n1, cc pns32 vmb vvi, dt n1 vbz po11 n1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 747 Page 355
6231 From these Scriptures now appear three great ends, the obtaining of which, he aimeth at, that thereby he might be glorified. From these Scriptures now appear three great ends, the obtaining of which, he aimeth At, that thereby he might be glorified. p-acp d n2 av vvi crd j n2, dt n-vvg pp-f r-crq, pns31 vvz p-acp, cst av pns31 vmd vbi vvn. (33) sermon (DIV2) 747 Page 355
6232 1. The first is a bringing them to the acknowledgment of their transgressions, and an humbling of them in the apprehension ef them. 1. The First is a bringing them to the acknowledgment of their transgressions, and an humbling of them in the apprehension ef them. crd dt ord vbz dt vvg pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, cc dt vvg pp-f pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32. (33) sermon (DIV2) 748 Page 355
6233 God by punishing us, whether in our flesh, or with more internal troubles in our minds, brings our iniquities to our remembrance, God by punishing us, whither in our Flesh, or with more internal Troubles in our minds, brings our iniquities to our remembrance, np1 p-acp vvg pno12, cs p-acp po12 n1, cc p-acp av-dc j n2 p-acp po12 n2, vvz po12 n2 p-acp po12 n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 748 Page 355
6234 & saies to us in every affliction, Know therefore, & see that it is an evil and bitter thing that thou hast done, in that thou hast departed from the living God, & Says to us in every affliction, Know Therefore, & see that it is an evil and bitter thing that thou hast done, in that thou hast departed from the living God, cc vvz p-acp pno12 p-acp d n1, vvb av, cc vvb cst pn31 vbz dt j-jn cc j n1 cst pns21 vh2 vdn, p-acp cst pns21 vh2 vvn p-acp dt j-vvg np1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 748 Page 355
6235 & that his fear hath not been within thee; & that his Fear hath not been within thee; cc cst po31 n1 vhz xx vbn p-acp pno21; (33) sermon (DIV2) 748 Page 355
6236 and this is one thing which he aimeth at, to bring his people to be vile, and this is one thing which he aimeth At, to bring his people to be vile, cc d vbz crd n1 r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp, pc-acp vvi po31 n1 pc-acp vbi j, (33) sermon (DIV2) 748 Page 355
6237 & low in their own Eyes, when this is done, Gods end is ordinarily fulfilled. & low in their own Eyes, when this is done, God's end is ordinarily fulfilled. cc j p-acp po32 d n2, c-crq d vbz vdn, n2 vvb vbz av-j vvn. (33) sermon (DIV2) 748 Page 355
6238 Hence you shall observe, that before Gods promise of a gracious return to his People, Jer. 3. 14, 15. there is put in v. 13. Only acknowledge thine iniquity, that thou hast transgressed against the Lord thy God; Hence you shall observe, that before God's promise of a gracious return to his People, Jer. 3. 14, 15. there is put in v. 13. Only acknowledge thine iniquity, that thou hast transgressed against the Lord thy God; av pn22 vmb vvi, cst p-acp ng1 n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp po31 n1, np1 crd crd, crd a-acp vbz vvn p-acp n1 crd av-j vvi po21 n1, cst pns21 vh2 vvn p-acp dt n1 po21 n1; (33) sermon (DIV2) 748 Page 355
6239 so that if our affliction hath brought us to this acknowledgment of our iniquities, and a lying low before God, it may give us encouragement to hope that Gods time, his set time is come, so that if our affliction hath brought us to this acknowledgment of our iniquities, and a lying low before God, it may give us encouragement to hope that God's time, his Set time is come, av cst cs po12 n1 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp d n1 pp-f po12 n2, cc dt vvg av-j p-acp np1, pn31 vmb vvi pno12 n1 pc-acp vvi cst ng1 n1, po31 j-vvn n1 vbz vvn, (33) sermon (DIV2) 748 Page 355
6240 for though he hath not particularly told us the day, and hour, when he will return unto his people, either in a way of special providence, for though he hath not particularly told us the day, and hour, when he will return unto his people, either in a Way of special providence, c-acp cs pns31 vhz xx av-j vvn pno12 dt n1, cc n1, c-crq pns31 vmb vvi p-acp po31 n1, av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 748 Page 355
6241 or in a way of special grace, yet he having annexed the promise of his gracious returns to his peoples acknowledgment of their offences, or in a Way of special grace, yet he having annexed the promise of his gracious returns to his peoples acknowledgment of their offences, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, av pns31 vhg vvn dt n1 pp-f po31 j n2 p-acp po31 ng1 n1 pp-f po32 n2, (33) sermon (DIV2) 748 Page 356
6242 and humbling themselves, he hath effectually told them, that when that is done, is the time when they may expect to seek his face, with a speedy success, and gracious issues. and humbling themselves, he hath effectually told them, that when that is done, is the time when they may expect to seek his face, with a speedy success, and gracious issues. cc vvg px32, pns31 vhz av-j vvd pno32, cst c-crq d vbz vdn, vbz dt n1 c-crq pns32 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi po31 n1, p-acp dt j n1, cc j n2. (33) sermon (DIV2) 748 Page 356
6243 2. A second end which God aimeth at in the afflictions of his people, whether by with holding some desired mercies from them, 2. A second end which God aimeth At in the afflictions of his people, whither by with holding Some desired Mercies from them, crd dt ord n1 r-crq np1 vvz p-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, cs p-acp p-acp vvg d j-vvn n2 p-acp pno32, (33) sermon (DIV2) 749 Page 356
6244 or making them to feel some sensible smart, is the exciting of his Peoples Grace. or making them to feel Some sensible smart, is the exciting of his Peoples Grace. cc vvg pno32 pc-acp vvi d j n1, vbz dt j pp-f po31 ng1 n1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 749 Page 356
6245 This is plainly expressed in the beforementioned text, Hos. 5. 15. I will return (saith God) unto my place, till they ackuowledge their offences, This is plainly expressed in the beforementioned text, Hos. 5. 15. I will return (Says God) unto my place, till they ackuowledge their offences, d vbz av-j vvn p-acp dt j n1, np1 crd crd pns11 vmb vvi (vvz np1) p-acp po11 n1, c-acp pns32 vvb po32 n2, (33) sermon (DIV2) 749 Page 356
6246 and seek my face. There are two gracious exercises which the Lord by affliction extiteth. 1. The first is the grace of prayer. This is most properly signified, by the term seek my sace, (though I know it is a phrase more comprehensive) yet that is most ordinarily expressed by it; and seek my face. There Are two gracious exercises which the Lord by affliction extiteth. 1. The First is the grace of prayer. This is most properly signified, by the term seek my sace, (though I know it is a phrase more comprehensive) yet that is most ordinarily expressed by it; cc vvb po11 n1. pc-acp vbr crd j n2 r-crq dt n1 p-acp n1 vvz. crd dt ord vbz dt n1 pp-f n1. d vbz av-ds av-j vvn, p-acp dt n1 vvi po11 n1, (cs pns11 vvb pn31 vbz dt n1 av-dc j) av d vbz av-ds av-j vvn p-acp pn31; (33) sermon (DIV2) 749 Page 356
6247 this is not only expressed in that text, but in many others. this is not only expressed in that text, but in many Others. d vbz xx av-j vvn p-acp d n1, cc-acp p-acp d n2-jn. (33) sermon (DIV2) 749 Page 356
6248 Is any man afflicted (saith James) let him pray, so Psal. 50. 12. Call upon me in the day of trouble, Is any man afflicted (Says James) let him pray, so Psalm 50. 12. Call upon me in the day of trouble, vbz d n1 j-vvn (vvz np1) vvb pno31 vvi, av np1 crd crd vvb p-acp pno11 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 749 Page 356
6249 and I will deliver thee, and thou shalt praise me. and I will deliver thee, and thou shalt praise me. cc pns11 vmb vvi pno21, cc pns21 vm2 vvi pno11. (33) sermon (DIV2) 749 Page 356
6250 Hence it is an excellent sign that Gods appointed time to shew mercy, either to a people, Hence it is an excellent Signen that God's appointed time to show mercy, either to a people, av pn31 vbz dt j n1 cst ng1 j-vvn n1 pc-acp vvi n1, av-d p-acp dt n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 749 Page 356
6251 or to a Soul is come, when the Lord poureth out upon them the Spirit of grace, and supplication, he more specially moveth, or to a Soul is come, when the Lord pours out upon them the Spirit of grace, and supplication, he more specially moves, cc p-acp dt n1 vbz vvn, c-crq dt n1 vvz av p-acp pno32 dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1, pns31 av-dc av-j vvz, (33) sermon (DIV2) 749 Page 356
6252 and inciteth his people to ask, when it is in his heart to give the mercy that they ask of him, and inciteth his people to ask, when it is in his heart to give the mercy that they ask of him, cc vvz po31 n1 pc-acp vvi, c-crq pn31 vbz p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 cst pns32 vvb pp-f pno31, (33) sermon (DIV2) 749 Page 356
6253 and on the other side, the restraining of prayer from God on our part, or the with-holding the Spirit of Prayer (on Gods part) is an ill sign that our mercy is yet afar off. 2. A second exercise of grace, the exciting of which God aims at, is that of faith. Zech. 13. 9. They shall say the Lord is my God; and on the other side, the restraining of prayer from God on our part, or the withholding the Spirit of Prayer (on God's part) is an ill Signen that our mercy is yet afar off. 2. A second exercise of grace, the exciting of which God aims At, is that of faith. Zechariah 13. 9. They shall say the Lord is my God; cc p-acp dt j-jn n1, dt vvg pp-f n1 p-acp np1 p-acp po12 n1, cc dt j dt n1 pp-f n1 (p-acp npg1 n1) vbz dt j-jn n1 cst po12 n1 vbz av av a-acp. crd dt ord vvi pp-f n1, dt j pp-f r-crq np1 vvz p-acp, vbz cst pp-f n1. np1 crd crd pns32 vmb vvi dt n1 vbz po11 n1; (33) sermon (DIV2) 749 Page 356
6254 this is now when a Soul for the mercy which it desireth, is brought off all dependances upon the creature, this is now when a Soul for the mercy which it Desires, is brought off all dependences upon the creature, d vbz av c-crq dt n1 p-acp dt n1 r-crq pn31 vvz, vbz vvn a-acp d n2 p-acp dt n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 749 Page 356
6255 and brought to a sole Eying of, and dependency upon God; and brought to a sole Eyeing of, and dependency upon God; cc vvd p-acp dt j vvg pp-f, cc n1 p-acp np1; (33) sermon (DIV2) 749 Page 356
6256 and this is true, both as to more publick and national mercies, and also as to more private, and personal mercies. and this is true, both as to more public and national Mercies, and also as to more private, and personal Mercies. cc d vbz j, d c-acp p-acp av-dc j cc j n2, cc av c-acp p-acp av-dc j, cc j n2. (33) sermon (DIV2) 749 Page 356
6257 Israel were a great way off mercy, when they trusted on the broken reeds of Ae•ypt and Assyria, instead of helping them, they ran into their hands, Israel were a great Way off mercy, when they trusted on the broken reeds of Ae•ypt and Assyria, instead of helping them, they ran into their hands, np1 vbdr dt j n1 p-acp n1, c-crq pns32 vvd p-acp dt vvn n2 pp-f np1 cc np1, av pp-f vvg pno32, pns32 vvd p-acp po32 n2, (33) sermon (DIV2) 749 Page 356
6258 and more wounded them, but they were very near mercy when they said, Hos. 14. 3. Ashur shall not save us, and more wounded them, but they were very near mercy when they said, Hos. 14. 3. Ashur shall not save us, cc av-dc vvn pno32, cc-acp pns32 vbdr av j n1 c-crq pns32 vvd, np1 crd crd np1 vmb xx vvi pno12, (33) sermon (DIV2) 749 Page 356
6259 neither will we ride upon Horses, neither will we say any more to the work of our hands, ye are our Gods, neither will we ride upon Horses, neither will we say any more to the work of our hands, you Are our God's, dx vmb pns12 vvi p-acp n2, dx vmb pns12 vvi d dc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, pn22 vbr po12 n2, (33) sermon (DIV2) 749 Page 356
6260 for in thee the Fatherless finds mercy. Mark what God addeth in the very next words; for in thee the Fatherless finds mercy. Mark what God adds in the very next words; c-acp p-acp pno21 dt j vvz n1. n1 r-crq np1 vvz p-acp dt av ord n2; (33) sermon (DIV2) 749 Page 356
6261 I will heal their backslidings, I will love them freely, for mine anger is turned away, I will be as the dew unto Israel, he shall grow as the lilly, I will heal their backslidings, I will love them freely, for mine anger is turned away, I will be as the due unto Israel, he shall grow as the Lily, pns11 vmb vvi po32 n2, pns11 vmb vvi pno32 av-j, p-acp po11 n1 vbz vvn av, pns11 vmb vbi p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1, pns31 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 749 Page 357
6262 and cast forth his roots, as Lebanon. and cast forth his roots, as Lebanon. cc vvd av po31 n2, c-acp np1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 749 Page 357
6263 Hence again it appeareth, that when People, for the mercies they want and would ask of God, are brought off all forreign dependencies, all creature confidence, Hence again it appears, that when People, for the Mercies they want and would ask of God, Are brought off all foreign dependencies, all creature confidence, av av pn31 vvz, cst c-crq n1, p-acp dt n2 pns32 vvb cc vmd vvi pp-f np1, vbr vvn a-acp d j n2, d n1 n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 749 Page 357
6264 and brought to a single, sole confidence in God, this is an excellent sign, that the day is dawning upon them, and brought to a single, sole confidence in God, this is an excellent Signen, that the day is dawning upon them, cc vvd p-acp dt j, j n1 p-acp np1, d vbz dt j n1, cst dt n1 vbz vvg p-acp pno32, (33) sermon (DIV2) 749 Page 357
6265 and the time come, which God hath set in his eternal thoughts, wherein he intendeth to shew them favour. and the time come, which God hath Set in his Eternal thoughts, wherein he intends to show them favour. cc dt n1 vvb, r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp po31 j n2, c-crq pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi pno32 n1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 749 Page 357
6266 3. A third end which God aimeth at, in, and by our afflictions, is, the probation and trial of grace, I will melt them, 3. A third end which God aimeth At, in, and by our afflictions, is, the probation and trial of grace, I will melt them, crd dt ord n1 r-crq np1 vvz p-acp, p-acp, cc p-acp po12 n2, vbz, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, pns11 vmb vvi pno32, (33) sermon (DIV2) 750 Page 357
6267 and try them, Jer. 9. 7. I will bring the third part through the fire, and try them, Jer. 9. 7. I will bring the third part through the fire, cc vvi pno32, np1 crd crd pns11 vmb vvi dt ord n1 p-acp dt n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 750 Page 357
6268 and will refine them, as Silver is refined, and will try them as Gold is tryed. and will refine them, as Silver is refined, and will try them as Gold is tried. cc vmb vvi pno32, c-acp n1 vbz vvn, cc vmb vvi pno32 p-acp n1 vbz vvn. (33) sermon (DIV2) 750 Page 357
6269 Faith and Patience are those two graces which are more eminently tryed in an hour of affliction; Faith and Patience Are those two graces which Are more eminently tried in an hour of affliction; n1 cc n1 vbr d crd n2 r-crq vbr av-dc av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (33) sermon (DIV2) 750 Page 357
6270 you have them both mentioned together, James 1. 2, 3. My Brethren count it all joy, you have them both mentioned together, James 1. 2, 3. My Brothers count it all joy, pn22 vhb pno32 av-d vvn av, np1 crd crd, crd po11 n2 vvb pn31 d n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 750 Page 357
6271 when you fall into divers temptations, knowing this, that the trial of your faith worketh patience, and again; when you fallen into diverse temptations, knowing this, that the trial of your faith works patience, and again; c-crq pn22 vvb p-acp j n2, vvg d, cst dt n1 pp-f po22 n1 vvz n1, cc av; (33) sermon (DIV2) 750 Page 357
6272 let patience have its perfect work, & 1 Pet. 1. 6. You are in heaviness through manisold temptations, that the trial of your saith, being much more precious, let patience have its perfect work, & 1 Pet. 1. 6. You Are in heaviness through manifold temptations, that the trial of your Says, being much more precious, vvb n1 vhi po31 j n1, cc crd np1 crd crd pn22 vbr p-acp n1 p-acp j n2, cst dt n1 pp-f po22 vvz, vbg av-d dc j, (33) sermon (DIV2) 750 Page 357
6273 then that of Gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be sound unto praise, honour, then that of Gold that Perishes, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise, honour, cs d pp-f n1 cst vvz, cs pn31 vbb vvn p-acp n1, vmd vbi j p-acp n1, n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 750 Page 357
6274 and glory, &c. by faith here is meant a relieance, and dependance upon God, notwithstanding our trials, Job expresseth it well, Job 13. 15. Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him. and glory, etc. by faith Here is meant a relieance, and dependence upon God, notwithstanding our trials, Job Expresses it well, Job 13. 15. Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him. cc n1, av p-acp n1 av vbz vvn dt n1, cc n1 p-acp np1, c-acp po12 n2, n1 vvz pn31 av, np1 crd crd cs pns31 vvb pno11, av vmb pns11 vvi p-acp pno31. (33) sermon (DIV2) 750 Page 357
6275 Hence again, if a Soul findeth that its affliction (be it of what nature it will) hath humbled it to Gods foot, made it quiet, Hence again, if a Soul finds that its affliction (be it of what nature it will) hath humbled it to God's foot, made it quiet, av av, cs dt n1 vvz cst po31 n1 (vbi pn31 pp-f r-crq n1 pn31 vmb) vhz vvn pn31 p-acp npg1 n1, vvd pn31 j-jn, (33) sermon (DIV2) 750 Page 357
6276 and patient, resolving meekly, and without repining, or murmuring to bear the indignation of God, and patient, resolving meekly, and without repining, or murmuring to bear the Indignation of God, cc j, vvg av-j, cc p-acp vvg, cc j-vvg pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 750 Page 357
6277 because he hath laid it upon it, and that it hath brought him to a reliance and dependance upon God, Because he hath laid it upon it, and that it hath brought him to a reliance and dependence upon God, c-acp pns31 vhz vvn pn31 p-acp pn31, cc cst pn31 vhz vvn pno31 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 p-acp np1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 750 Page 357
6278 though it doth not see him, this (again) is an excellent sign, that Gods set time is come. though it does not see him, this (again) is an excellent Signen, that God's Set time is come. cs pn31 vdz xx vvi pno31, d (av) vbz dt j n1, cst npg1 vvn n1 vbz vvn. (33) sermon (DIV2) 750 Page 357
6279 2. A second rule to know Gods set time by, is this, When a people, or a particular soul is wrought into such a frame, 2. A second Rule to know God's Set time by, is this, When a people, or a particular soul is wrought into such a frame, crd dt ord n1 pc-acp vvi npg1 vvn n1 p-acp, vbz d, c-crq dt n1, cc dt j n1 vbz vvn p-acp d dt n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 751 Page 357
6280 as the promise of mercy is made unto. as the promise of mercy is made unto. c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz vvn p-acp. (33) sermon (DIV2) 751 Page 357
6281 David saith of God, Psal. 20. 17. Thou hast heard the desire of the humble, thou wilt prepare their heart, thou will cause thine ear to hear. David Says of God, Psalm 20. 17. Thou hast herd the desire of the humble, thou wilt prepare their heart, thou will cause thine ear to hear. np1 vvz pp-f np1, np1 crd crd pns21 vh2 vvn dt n1 pp-f dt j, pns21 vm2 vvi po32 n1, pns21 vmb vvi po21 n1 pc-acp vvi. (33) sermon (DIV2) 751 Page 357
6282 Mark, first God prepareth the heart, then he causeth his ear to hear; Mark, First God Prepareth the heart, then he Causes his ear to hear; vvb, ord np1 vvz dt n1, cs pns31 vvz po31 n1 pc-acp vvi; (33) sermon (DIV2) 751 Page 357
6283 first, he prepareth the hearts of people to receive the mercy, then he gives out the mercy; First, he Prepareth the hearts of people to receive the mercy, then he gives out the mercy; ord, pns31 vvz dt n2 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, cs pns31 vvz av dt n1; (33) sermon (DIV2) 751 Page 357
6284 now how doth God prepare the heart, but by working of it up into such a frame, now how does God prepare the heart, but by working of it up into such a frame, av q-crq vdz np1 vvi dt n1, cc-acp p-acp vvg pp-f pn31 a-acp p-acp d dt n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 751 Page 357
6285 as he hath promised the mercy upon, and unto? as he hath promised the mercy upon, and unto? c-acp pns31 vhz vvn dt n1 p-acp, cc p-acp? (33) sermon (DIV2) 751 Page 357
6286 1. He worketh the heart into a patient, meek, humble, submissive frame, he heareth the desire of the humble, 1. He works the heart into a patient, meek, humble, submissive frame, he hears the desire of the humble, crd pns31 vvz dt n1 p-acp dt j, j, j, j n1, pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt j, (33) sermon (DIV2) 752 Page 358
6287 as you have it in that text, but of this I have spoken but now. 2. In the mountain of the Lord it shall be seen. as you have it in that text, but of this I have spoken but now. 2. In the mountain of the Lord it shall be seen. c-acp pn22 vhb pn31 p-acp d n1, cc-acp pp-f d pns11 vhb vvn p-acp av. crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pn31 vmb vbi vvn. (33) sermon (DIV2) 752 Page 358
6288 We are then prepared for mercy, when we know not how longer to uphold, and subsist without it, Isaiah 57. 16. I will not (saith God) contend for ever, neither will I be alwaies wroth, We Are then prepared for mercy, when we know not how longer to uphold, and subsist without it, Isaiah 57. 16. I will not (Says God) contend for ever, neither will I be always wroth, pns12 vbr av vvn p-acp n1, c-crq pns12 vvb xx c-crq jc pc-acp vvi, cc vvi p-acp pn31, np1 crd crd pns11 vmb xx (vvz np1) vvb p-acp av, dx vmb pns11 vbi av j, (33) sermon (DIV2) 753 Page 358
6289 for the Spirits would fail before me, and the Souls which I have made, v. 18. I have seen his ways, for the Spirits would fail before me, and the Souls which I have made, v. 18. I have seen his ways, p-acp dt n2 vmd vvi p-acp pno11, cc dt n2 r-crq pns11 vhb vvn, n1 crd pns11 vhb vvn po31 n2, (33) sermon (DIV2) 753 Page 358
6290 and will heal him, and will lead him also, and restore comforts unto him. When Peter cried out that he sank, then Christ lent hhim is hand; and will heal him, and will led him also, and restore comforts unto him. When Peter cried out that he sank, then christ lent hhim is hand; cc vmb vvi pno31, cc vmb vvi pno31 av, cc vvi n2 p-acp pno31. c-crq np1 vvd av cst pns31 vvd, av np1 vvd vvi p-acp|dt n1; (33) sermon (DIV2) 753 Page 358
6291 when the Soul apprehends itself as it were at the last gasp, that is often Gods time, when the Soul apprehends itself as it were At the last gasp, that is often God's time, c-crq dt n1 vvz px31 p-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp dt ord n1, cst vbz av ng1 n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 753 Page 358
6292 for he will not suffer his peoples Spirits to fail, nor the Souls which he hath made. for he will not suffer his peoples Spirits to fail, nor the Souls which he hath made. c-acp pns31 vmb xx vvi po31 ng1 n2 pc-acp vvi, ccx dt n2 r-crq pns31 vhz vvn. (33) sermon (DIV2) 753 Page 358
6293 3. In such dispensations of mercy to the People of God, as must depend upon the destroying or removing of their Enemies; 3. In such dispensations of mercy to the People of God, as must depend upon the destroying or removing of their Enemies; crd p-acp d n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp vmb vvi p-acp dt n-vvg cc vvg pp-f po32 n2; (33) sermon (DIV2) 754 Page 358
6294 the exceeding wickedness of the enemy, is a good sign that Gods set time is near, the exceeding wickedness of the enemy, is a good Signen that God's Set time is near, dt j-vvg n1 pp-f dt n1, vbz dt j n1 cst ng1 j-vvn n1 vbz j, (33) sermon (DIV2) 754 Page 358
6295 for the Salvation of his people from them. for the Salvation of his people from them. p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pno32. (33) sermon (DIV2) 754 Page 358
6296 I build this conclusion upon Gods Word to Abraham, Gen. 15. 16. where God gives this as the reason why the seed of Abraham should not till after four hundred years, take a possession of the land of Canaan — for the iniquity of the Amorites is not yet full. The wicked have their day, I built this conclusion upon God's Word to Abraham, Gen. 15. 16. where God gives this as the reason why the seed of Abraham should not till After four hundred Years, take a possession of the land of Canaan — for the iniquity of the amorites is not yet full. The wicked have their day, pns11 vvb d n1 p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp np1, np1 crd crd n1 np1 vvz d p-acp dt n1 c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vmd xx c-acp p-acp crd crd n2, vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 — p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt np1 vbz xx av j. dt j vhb po32 n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 754 Page 358
6297 and their day is with reference to the people of God, the very power of darkness, but as it is with the darkness of the night, they say it is darkest just before the dawning of the day, and their day is with Referente to the people of God, the very power of darkness, but as it is with the darkness of the night, they say it is Darkest just before the dawning of the day, cc po32 n1 vbz p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, dt j n1 pp-f n1, p-acp c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns32 vvb pn31 vbz js j p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 754 Page 358
6298 so the darkness caused to the Church of God, by the wickedness of the wicked, when it is at the thickest, is a good presage of approaching light. so the darkness caused to the Church of God, by the wickedness of the wicked, when it is At the thickest, is a good presage of approaching Light. av dt n1 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, c-crq pn31 vbz p-acp dt js, vbz dt j n1 pp-f j-vvg n1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 754 Page 358
6299 So as though the day of the gteatest malice, oppression, and wickedness of wicked men, be a very sad day, So as though the day of the gteatest malice, oppression, and wickedness of wicked men, be a very sad day, av c-acp cs dt n1 pp-f dt js n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f j n2, vbb dt av j n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 754 Page 358
6300 even the power of darkness, yetin this it speaketh well, that the salvation of Gods people is nevernearer. even the power of darkness, yetin this it speaks well, that the salvation of God's people is nevernearer. av dt n1 pp-f n1, n1 d pn31 vvz av, cst dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 vbz jc-jn. (33) sermon (DIV2) 754 Page 358
6301 4. Lastly, In regard the set times of our mercies are hidden from the best of Gods people, in case they have not a present answer in kind, they must be content if they have it in value. I pray observe this. 4. Lastly, In regard the Set times of our Mercies Are hidden from the best of God's people, in case they have not a present answer in kind, they must be content if they have it in valve. I pray observe this. crd ord, p-acp n1 dt j-vvn n2 pp-f po12 n2 vbr vvn p-acp dt js pp-f ng1 n1, p-acp n1 pns32 vhb xx dt j n1 p-acp n1, pns32 vmb vbi j cs pns32 vhb pn31 p-acp n1. pns11 vvb vvi d. (33) sermon (DIV2) 755 Page 358
6302 God answereth the prayers of his people more ways then one, sometimes he answereth them by denying them, God Answers the Prayers of his people more ways then one, sometime he Answers them by denying them, np1 vvz dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 dc n2 cs pi, av pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp vvg pno32, (33) sermon (DIV2) 755 Page 358
6303 nor is this a way of answering to be despised, for whatsoever the particular thing be, which a reasonable Soul desires, its general desire is some good. Our reasonable natures will not suffer us to ask any thing which is bad, nor is this a Way of answering to be despised, for whatsoever the particular thing be, which a reasonable Soul Desires, its general desire is Some good. Our reasonable nature's will not suffer us to ask any thing which is bad, ccx vbz d dt n1 pp-f vvg pc-acp vbi vvn, p-acp r-crq dt j n1 vbi, r-crq dt j n1 vvz, pn31|vbz j n1 vbz d j. po12 j n2 vmb xx vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi d n1 r-crq vbz j, (33) sermon (DIV2) 755 Page 358
6304 if we so apprehend it, now such is the infirmity of our state, that we in all circumstances do not know what is good for our selves. if we so apprehend it, now such is the infirmity of our state, that we in all Circumstances do not know what is good for our selves. cs pns12 av vvb pn31, av d vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, cst pns12 p-acp d n2 vdb xx vvi r-crq vbz j p-acp po12 n2. (33) sermon (DIV2) 755 Page 359
6305 So that God often in denying a particular desire of our Souls, answereth the general desire of our Souls, we ask what would do us hurt; So that God often in denying a particular desire of our Souls, Answers the general desire of our Souls, we ask what would do us hurt; av cst np1 av p-acp vvg dt j n1 pp-f po12 n2, vvz dt j n1 pp-f po12 n2, pns12 vvb r-crq vmd vdi pno12 vvi; (33) sermon (DIV2) 755 Page 359
6306 God denieth it, because he would do us good, and not hurt. God Denieth it, Because he would do us good, and not hurt. np1 vvz pn31, c-acp pns31 vmd vdi pno12 j, cc xx vvn. (33) sermon (DIV2) 755 Page 359
6307 In this case if the Lord giveth us an heart content to be without the thing we ask, he abundantly answereth our prayers, In this case if the Lord gives us an heart content to be without the thing we ask, he abundantly Answers our Prayers, p-acp d n1 cs dt n1 vvz pno12 dt n1 j pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1 pns12 vvb, pns31 av-j vvz po12 n2, (33) sermon (DIV2) 755 Page 359
6308 and giveth us the general and true desire of our Souls. God sometimes answereth our prayers, by giving us idem, the same thing which we ask, and gives us the general and true desire of our Souls. God sometime Answers our Prayers, by giving us idem, the same thing which we ask, cc vvz pno12 dt n1 cc j n1 pp-f po12 n2. np1 av vvz po12 n2, p-acp vvg pno12 fw-la, dt d n1 r-crq pns12 vvb, (33) sermon (DIV2) 755 Page 359
6309 but this he never doth, but where he seeth it is for our good, and that under our present circumstances; but this he never does, but where he sees it is for our good, and that under our present Circumstances; cc-acp d pns31 av vdz, cc-acp c-crq pns31 vvz pn31 vbz p-acp po12 j, cc cst p-acp po12 j n2; (33) sermon (DIV2) 755 Page 359
6310 sometimes he answereth us by giving us tantundem, the value of the mercy, though not the particular thing which we ask of God, sometime he Answers us by giving us Tantundem, the valve of the mercy, though not the particular thing which we ask of God, av pns31 vvz pno12 p-acp vvg pno12 vvi, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cs xx dt j n1 r-crq pns12 vvb pp-f np1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 755 Page 359
6311 thus he answered Paul as to the thorn in his flesh, and this is a real answer, thus he answered Paul as to the thorn in his Flesh, and this is a real answer, av pns31 vvd np1 a-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc d vbz dt j n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 755 Page 359
6312 and with this every Child of God ought to be fully satisfied, and contented. and with this every Child of God ought to be Fully satisfied, and contented. cc p-acp d d n1 pp-f np1 vmd pc-acp vbi av-j vvn, cc vvn. (33) sermon (DIV2) 755 Page 359
6313 But this is enough to have said to this point, how Christians may know whether Gods time, his set time to favour his Church, But this is enough to have said to this point, how Christians may know whither God's time, his Set time to favour his Church, p-acp d vbz av-d pc-acp vhi vvn p-acp d n1, c-crq np1 vmb vvi cs ng1 n1, po31 j-vvn n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 756 Page 359
6314 or the Souls of his people is come, a point of great concern in order to the satisfaction of Christians, or the Souls of his people is come, a point of great concern in order to the satisfaction of Christians, cc dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 vbz vvn, dt n1 pp-f j vvi p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 756 Page 359
6315 why they have not a present answer to their prayers, & to abate their dissatisfaction, as to the inequal motions of Divine Providence in this answer of prayers. why they have not a present answer to their Prayers, & to abate their dissatisfaction, as to the inequal motions of Divine Providence in this answer of Prayers. c-crq pns32 vhb xx dt j n1 p-acp po32 n2, cc pc-acp vvi po32 n1, c-acp p-acp dt j n2 pp-f j-jn n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n2. (33) sermon (DIV2) 756 Page 359
6316 3. Lastly, Something is necessary with reference to the manner of our prayers, if we would so pray as to receive a present answer. So two things are necessary; 3. Lastly, Something is necessary with Referente to the manner of our Prayers, if we would so pray as to receive a present answer. So two things Are necessary; crd ord, pi vbz j p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, cs pns12 vmd av vvi c-acp pc-acp vvi dt j n1. av crd n2 vbr j; (33) sermon (DIV2) 757 Page 359
6317 1. That we pray Believingly. 2. Fervently. 1. That we pray Believingly. 2. Fervently. crd cst pns12 vvb av-vvg. crd av-j. (33) sermon (DIV2) 757 Page 359
6318 1. Believingly. I opened this before, under the first head, and therefore shall say nothing to it here. 1. Believingly. I opened this before, under the First head, and Therefore shall say nothing to it Here. crd av-vvg. pns11 vvd d a-acp, p-acp dt ord n1, cc av vmb vvi pix p-acp pn31 av. (33) sermon (DIV2) 758 Page 359
6319 2. Fervently. That is that which alone I shall here speak to. 2. Fervently. That is that which alone I shall Here speak to. crd av-j. cst vbz d r-crq av-j pns11 vmb av vvi p-acp. (33) sermon (DIV2) 759 Page 359
6320 This is much mistaken, if it be thought to lie in the vehemency of our tone, This is much mistaken, if it be Thought to lie in the vehemency of our tone, d vbz av-d vvn, cs pn31 vbb vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 759 Page 359
6321 and expression, it lyeth much deeper in the intension of the mind, and the Souls secret affection to, and in the duty. and expression, it lies much Deeper in the intention of the mind, and the Souls secret affection to, and in the duty. cc n1, pn31 vvz av-d jc-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n2 j-jn n1 p-acp, cc p-acp dt n1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 759 Page 359
6322 James tells us, ch. 5. v. 16. The effectual servent prayer of the righteous availeth much. James tells us, changed. 5. v. 16. The effectual servient prayer of the righteous availeth much. np1 vvz pno12, n1. crd n1 crd dt j n1 n1 pp-f dt j vvz d. (33) sermon (DIV2) 759 Page 359
6323 The word is NONLATINALPHABET which properly signifieth operative and working, and so working, as it produceth the effect. The word is which properly signifies operative and working, and so working, as it Produceth the Effect. dt n1 vbz r-crq av-j vvz j-jn cc vvg, cc av vvg, c-acp pn31 vvz dt n1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 759 Page 359
6339 He put his face betwixt his knees, a posture signifying the great intension of his mind and spirit. He put his face betwixt his knees, a posture signifying the great intention of his mind and Spirit. pns31 vvd po31 n1 p-acp po31 n2, dt n1 vvg dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 759 Page 360
6324 The Prophet speaking of God, Isaiah 41. 4. useth this expression, who hath wrought, and done it, the Septuagint translate the Hebrew word there by this word, the Apostle useth it to express such a working, The Prophet speaking of God, Isaiah 41. 4. uses this expression, who hath wrought, and done it, the septuagint translate the Hebrew word there by this word, the Apostle uses it to express such a working, dt n1 vvg pp-f np1, np1 crd crd vvz d n1, r-crq vhz vvn, cc vdn pn31, dt vvb vvi dt njp n1 a-acp p-acp d n1, dt n1 vvz pn31 pc-acp vvi d dt n-vvg, (33) sermon (DIV2) 759 Page 359
6325 as that by which God bringeth about his decrees, Eph. 1. 11. Who worketh all things according to the counsel of his will; as that by which God brings about his decrees, Ephesians 1. 11. Who works all things according to the counsel of his will; c-acp cst p-acp r-crq np1 vvz p-acp po31 n2, np1 crd crd r-crq vvz d n2 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1; (33) sermon (DIV2) 759 Page 359
6326 and again, he useth it to express the working of the Devil in wicked men, whom he calleth Children of disobedience, Eph. 2. 2. In the primitive times, those who were acted by the Devil, were called NONLATINALPHABET because of the great power, and again, he uses it to express the working of the devil in wicked men, whom he calls Children of disobedience, Ephesians 2. 2. In the primitive times, those who were acted by the devil, were called Because of the great power, cc av, pns31 vvz pn31 pc-acp vvi dt vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp j n2, ro-crq pns31 vvz n2 pp-f n1, np1 crd crd p-acp dt j n2, d r-crq vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1, vbdr vvn c-acp pp-f dt j n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 759 Page 360
6327 and force, which the evil Spirit put forth upon, and shewed in those miserable creatures that were possessed. and force, which the evil Spirit put forth upon, and showed in those miserable creatures that were possessed. cc n1, r-crq dt j-jn n1 vvd av p-acp, cc vvd p-acp d j n2 cst vbdr vvn. (33) sermon (DIV2) 759 Page 360
6328 Piscator upon the Text, Jam. 5. 16. translates it Ardens, the burning flaming prayer. Beza translateth it Efficax, the efficacious prayer; Piscator upon the Text, Jam. 5. 16. translates it Arden, the burning flaming prayer. Beza Translate it Effective, the efficacious prayer; n1 p-acp dt n1, np1 crd crd vvz pn31 npg1, dt j-vvg j-vvg n1. np1 vvz pn31 n1, dt j n1; (33) sermon (DIV2) 759 Page 360
6329 NONLATINALPHABET doubtless signifies that prayer, which setteth the whole Soul on work. There is a cold, dead, lazy prayer, where the tongue only is set on work, doubtless signifies that prayer, which sets the Whole Soul on work. There is a cold, dead, lazy prayer, where the tongue only is Set on work, av-j vvz cst n1, r-crq vvz dt j-jn n1 p-acp n1. pc-acp vbz dt j-jn, j, j n1, c-crq dt n1 av-j vbz vvn p-acp n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 759 Page 360
6330 or only the tongue, and the head, or the fancy; the one to invent and compose matter, the other to utter it, or only the tongue, and the head, or the fancy; the one to invent and compose matter, the other to utter it, cc av-j dt n1, cc dt n1, cc dt n1; dt crd pc-acp vvi cc vvi n1, dt j-jn pc-acp vvi pn31, (33) sermon (DIV2) 759 Page 360
6331 but neither of these is that fervent prayer which St. James speaketh of, but that prayer which setteth the whole Soul in motion towards God, where not only the fancy and imagination, but neither of these is that fervent prayer which Saint James speaks of, but that prayer which sets the Whole Soul in motion towards God, where not only the fancy and imagination, cc-acp dx pp-f d vbz cst j n1 r-crq n1 np1 vvz pp-f, cc-acp cst n1 r-crq vvz dt j-jn n1 p-acp n1 p-acp np1, q-crq xx av-j dt n1 cc n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 759 Page 360
6332 and understanding are imployed to invent and suggest matter, the will to will it, but the affections (which indeed in a reasonable creature are but the motions of the will towards its object) with the utmost intension to desire it, to exercise an hope in God for it, &c. this is the fervent working prayer mentioned by St. James, this prayer doth much with God. and understanding Are employed to invent and suggest matter, the will to will it, but the affections (which indeed in a reasonable creature Are but the motions of the will towards its Object) with the utmost intention to desire it, to exercise an hope in God for it, etc. this is the fervent working prayer mentioned by Saint James, this prayer does much with God. cc n1 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi cc vvi n1, dt vmb pc-acp vmb pn31, cc-acp dt n2 (r-crq av p-acp dt j n1 vbr p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po31 n1) p-acp dt j n1 p-acp vvb pn31, pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp np1 p-acp pn31, av d vbz dt j j-vvg n1 vvn p-acp n1 np1, d n1 vdz d p-acp np1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 759 Page 360
6333 Jacobs prayer was such a prayer, Moses saith he wrestled with God until the morning, he said unto God. Jacobs prayer was such a prayer, Moses Says he wrestled with God until the morning, he said unto God. np1 n1 vbds d dt n1, np1 vvz pns31 vvn p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1, pns31 vvd p-acp np1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 759 Page 360
6334 I will not let thee go, until thou blessest me, the Prophet expounds it, Hosea 12. 4. He wept, and made supplications unto him; I will not let thee go, until thou blessest me, the Prophet expounds it, Hosea 12. 4. He wept, and made supplications unto him; pns11 vmb xx vvi pno21 vvi, c-acp pns21 vv2 pno11, dt n1 vvz pn31, np1 crd crd pns31 vvd, cc vvd n2 p-acp pno31; (33) sermon (DIV2) 759 Page 360
6335 by this prayer he had power over the Angel, and prevailed (as it is there in the words immediately preceding) yea, by this prayer he had power over the Angel, and prevailed (as it is there in the words immediately preceding) yea, p-acp d n1 pns31 vhd n1 p-acp dt n1, cc vvd (c-acp pn31 vbz a-acp p-acp dt n2 av-j vvg) uh, (33) sermon (DIV2) 759 Page 360
6336 and he had a present answer, God blessed him before he parted with him as you read in his History. and he had a present answer, God blessed him before he parted with him as you read in his History. cc pns31 vhd dt j n1, np1 vvd pno31 c-acp pns31 vvd p-acp pno31 c-acp pn22 vvb p-acp po31 n1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 759 Page 360
6337 Such a prayer was Daniels, to which he received also a present answer, Dan. 9. v. 3. I (saith he) set my face to the Lord God, to seek by Prayer and Supplications: with fasting, Such a prayer was Daniel's, to which he received also a present answer, Dan. 9. v. 3. I (Says he) Set my face to the Lord God, to seek by Prayer and Supplications: with fasting, d dt n1 vbds np1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vvd av dt j n1, np1 crd n1 crd pns11 (vvz pns31) vvb po11 n1 p-acp dt n1 np1, pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cc n2: p-acp vvg, (33) sermon (DIV2) 759 Page 360
6338 and sackcloth, and ashes, such was Elijahs prayer, 1 Kings 18. 42. The text saith. and Sackcloth, and Ashes, such was Elijahs prayer, 1 Kings 18. 42. The text Says. cc n1, cc n2, d vbds n2 n1, crd n2 crd crd dt n1 vvz. (33) sermon (DIV2) 759 Page 360
6340 It is a praying with strong cries and groans which cannot be uttered, which is the Apostles phrase, Rom. 8. 26. This praying comes up to the first, and great commandment. It is a praying with strong cries and groans which cannot be uttered, which is the Apostles phrase, Rom. 8. 26. This praying comes up to the First, and great Commandment. pn31 vbz dt vvg p-acp j n2 cc n2 r-crq vmbx vbi vvn, r-crq vbz dt np1 n1, np1 crd crd np1 vvg vvz a-acp p-acp dt ord, cc j n1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 759 Page 360
6341 Yhou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy Soul, and all thy strength. Yhou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy Soul, and all thy strength. np1 vm2 vvi dt n1 po21 n1 p-acp d po21 n1, cc d po21 n1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 759 Page 360
6342 This is like the drawing the arrow to the head, which sendeth it with more force to the mark; This is like the drawing the arrow to the head, which sends it with more force to the mark; d vbz av-j dt vvg dt n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vvz pn31 p-acp dc n1 p-acp dt n1; (33) sermon (DIV2) 759 Page 360
6343 nor indeed is there a better sign of a sudden answer, than when the Lord hath thus prepared the heart. nor indeed is there a better Signen of a sudden answer, than when the Lord hath thus prepared the heart. ccx av vbz pc-acp dt jc n1 pp-f dt j n1, cs c-crq dt n1 vhz av vvn dt n1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 759 Page 360
6344 A man seldom finds his Soul more then ordinarily fervent, and importunate with God for a mercy, A man seldom finds his Soul more then ordinarily fervent, and importunate with God for a mercy, dt n1 av vvz po31 n1 av-dc cs av-jn j, cc j p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 759 Page 360
6345 but when the Lord hath determined suddenly to give it in to him. but when the Lord hath determined suddenly to give it in to him. cc-acp c-crq dt n1 vhz vvn av-j pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp p-acp pno31. (33) sermon (DIV2) 759 Page 361
6346 Thus now I have shewed you in what cases God ordinarily gives in speedy answers to his peoples prayer. Thus now I have showed you in what cases God ordinarily gives in speedy answers to his peoples prayer. av av pns11 vhb vvn pn22 p-acp r-crq n2 np1 av-j vvz p-acp j n2 p-acp po31 ng1 n1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 759 Page 361
6347 But God doth not do this alwaies. David himself complaineth, Psal. 22. 2. O my God, I cry in the day time, But God does not do this always. David himself Complaineth, Psalm 22. 2. Oh my God, I cry in the day time, p-acp np1 vdz xx vdi d av. np1 px31 vvz, np1 crd crd uh po11 np1, pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1 n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 759 Page 361
6348 but thou hearest not, and in the night season, and am not silent. but thou Hearst not, and in the night season, and am not silent. cc-acp pns21 vv2 xx, cc p-acp dt n1 n1, cc vbm xx j. (33) sermon (DIV2) 759 Page 361
6349 The Church crieth out, Psal. 80. 4. O Lord God of Hosts, how long wilt thou be angry with the prayers of thy people? And again, he shutteth out my prayer, Lam. 3. 8. What should be the reason of these inequal dispensations from the hand of the same God, The Church cries out, Psalm 80. 4. Oh Lord God of Hosts, how long wilt thou be angry with the Prayers of thy people? And again, he shutteth out my prayer, Lam. 3. 8. What should be the reason of these inequal dispensations from the hand of the same God, dt n1 vvz av, np1 crd crd uh n1 np1 pp-f n2, c-crq av-j vm2 pns21 vbi j p-acp dt n2 pp-f po21 n1? cc av, pns31 vvz av po11 n1, np1 crd crd q-crq vmd vbi dt n1 pp-f d j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt d np1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 759 Page 361
6350 and gracious Father? I answer; and gracious Father? I answer; cc j n1? pns11 vvb; (33) sermon (DIV2) 759 Page 361
6351 1, Why may not God do it, that we may not track him in his ways? He will be known to be a free agent. 1, Why may not God do it, that we may not track him in his ways? He will be known to be a free agent. vvn, q-crq vmb xx np1 vdb pn31, cst pns12 vmb xx n1 pno31 p-acp po31 n2? pns31 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vbi dt j n1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 760 Page 361
6352 He will sometimes give present answer, that his people may be confirmed in their faith, that God is a God hearing prayer. He will sometime give present answer, that his people may be confirmed in their faith, that God is a God hearing prayer. pns31 vmb av vvi j n1, cst po31 n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp po32 n1, cst np1 vbz dt np1 vvg n1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 760 Page 361
6353 The God, that never said to the seed of Jacob, seek my face in vain; The God, that never said to the seed of Jacob, seek my face in vain; dt np1, cst av-x vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvb po11 n1 p-acp j; (33) sermon (DIV2) 760 Page 361
6354 he will not alwaies give a present answer, that we may not ascribe too much unto prayer, he will not always give a present answer, that we may not ascribe too much unto prayer, pns31 vmb xx av vvi dt j n1, cst pns12 vmb xx vvi av av-d p-acp n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 760 Page 361
6355 nor will he alwaies delay, that we may not ascribe too little to it. If God should alwaies give a present answer, we should ascribe too much to prayer, nor will he always Delay, that we may not ascribe too little to it. If God should always give a present answer, we should ascribe too much to prayer, ccx vmb pns31 av vvi, cst pns12 vmb xx vvi av j p-acp pn31. cs np1 vmd av vvi dt j n1, pns12 vmd vvi av av-d p-acp n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 760 Page 361
6356 and make an idol of a duty. and make an idol of a duty. cc vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 760 Page 361
6357 That the Lord might secure his own glory, and be owned as the God of our mercies, the object of our faith, That the Lord might secure his own glory, and be owned as the God of our Mercies, the Object of our faith, cst dt n1 vmd vvi po31 d n1, cc vbi vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 760 Page 361
6358 and dependence, the free fountain of all our good things, God is pleased, sometimes sooner, sometimes later, to give in answer to his peoples prayer. and dependence, the free fountain of all our good things, God is pleased, sometime sooner, sometime later, to give in answer to his peoples prayer. cc n1, dt j n1 pp-f d po12 j n2, np1 vbz vvn, av av-c, av jc, pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 p-acp po31 ng1 n1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 760 Page 361
6359 2. But there may be reason enough for it, fetched from the prayers themselves. One prayer may be made more in faith than another, more fervent than another, more fitted to Gods set time, 2. But there may be reason enough for it, fetched from the Prayers themselves. One prayer may be made more in faith than Another, more fervent than Another, more fitted to God's Set time, crd p-acp a-acp vmb vbi n1 av-d p-acp pn31, vvd p-acp dt n2 px32. crd n1 vmb vbi vvn av-dc p-acp n1 cs j-jn, av-dc j cs j-jn, av-dc vvn p-acp n2 vvn n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 761 Page 361
6360 for the bestowing of a mercy than another; for the bestowing of a mercy than Another; p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 cs j-jn; (33) sermon (DIV2) 761 Page 361
6361 it is true nothing of these can render the prayer more meritorious, our prayers, take them at the best, are too poor things to be the price of the least mercies, it is true nothing of these can render the prayer more meritorious, our Prayers, take them At the best, Are too poor things to be the price of the least Mercies, pn31 vbz j pix pp-f d vmb vvi dt n1 av-dc j, po12 n2, vvb pno32 p-acp dt js, vbr av j n2 pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f dt ds n2, (33) sermon (DIV2) 761 Page 361
6362 when we have done all that we can, we are unprofitable servants; when we have done all that we can, we Are unprofitable Servants; c-crq pns12 vhb vdn d cst pns12 vmb, pns12 vbr j n2; (33) sermon (DIV2) 761 Page 361
6363 but where one prayer is more conformable to the will of God than another, it may move God further, but where one prayer is more conformable to the will of God than Another, it may move God further, cc-acp c-crq crd n1 vbz av-dc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cs j-jn, pn31 vmb vvi np1 av-jc, (33) sermon (DIV2) 761 Page 361
6364 and may obtain a more speedy answer from Gods hand. 3. Finally there may be some reason given on the account of the parties praying. and may obtain a more speedy answer from God's hand. 3. Finally there may be Some reason given on the account of the parties praying. cc vmb vvi dt av-dc j n1 p-acp ng1 n1. crd av-j a-acp vmb vbi d n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 vvg. (33) sermon (DIV2) 761 Page 361
6365 Some of Gods people may be greater favourites with God then others; some of God's people may be greater favourites with God then Others; d pp-f npg1 n1 vmb vbi jc n2 p-acp np1 cs n2-jn; (33) sermon (DIV2) 762 Page 361
6366 God loves all his Saints with an equal elective, and redeeming love, but there may be differences as to the manifestations of his love. God loves all his Saints with an equal elective, and redeeming love, but there may be differences as to the manifestations of his love. np1 vvz d po31 n2 p-acp dt j-jn j, cc vvg vvi, cc-acp a-acp vmb vbi n2 c-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 762 Page 361
6367 Samuel, and Moses, Noah, Daniel, and Job are mentioned by the Prophets, as Persons that had a mighty power with God above others. Samuel, and Moses, Noah, daniel, and Job Are mentioned by the prophets, as Persons that had a mighty power with God above Others. np1, cc np1, np1, np1, cc n1 vbr vvn p-acp dt n2, c-acp n2 cst vhd dt j n1 p-acp np1 p-acp n2-jn. (33) sermon (DIV2) 762 Page 362
6368 God therefore in the expression of his anger against Israel saith, if they stood before him, they should only save their own Souls. God Therefore in the expression of his anger against Israel Says, if they stood before him, they should only save their own Souls. np1 av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp np1 vvz, cs pns32 vvd p-acp pno31, pns32 vmd av-j vvi po32 d n2. (33) sermon (DIV2) 762 Page 362
6369 God sent Abimelech to Abraham, and Jobs Friends to Job, to pray for them, assuring them that those he would accept, God had a David whom he calls the man according to Gods own heart, God sent Abimelech to Abraham, and Jobs Friends to Job, to pray for them, assuring them that those he would accept, God had a David whom he calls the man according to God's own heart, np1 vvd np1 p-acp np1, cc n2 n2 p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, vvg pno32 cst d pns31 vmd vvi, np1 vhd dt np1 r-crq pns31 vvz dt n1 vvg p-acp n2 d n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 762 Page 362
6370 and Christ had a John, who was called the beloved Disciple, all the Disciples were beloved, and christ had a John, who was called the Beloved Disciple, all the Disciples were Beloved, cc np1 vhd dt np1, r-crq vbds vvn dt vvn n1, d dt n2 vbdr vvn, (33) sermon (DIV2) 762 Page 362
6371 but he was loved with a more special, signal love, this the Disciples knew, and therefore when he had told them, that one of them should betray him, Simon Peter beckned to John, that he should ask him of whom he spake. but he was loved with a more special, signal love, this the Disciples knew, and Therefore when he had told them, that one of them should betray him, Simon Peter beckoned to John, that he should ask him of whom he spoke. cc-acp pns31 vbds vvn p-acp dt av-dc j, n1 n1, d dt n2 vvd, cc av c-crq pns31 vhd vvn pno32, cst pi pp-f pno32 vmd vvi pno31, np1 np1 vvd p-acp np1, cst pns31 vmd vvi pno31 pp-f ro-crq pns31 vvd. (33) sermon (DIV2) 762 Page 362
6372 Now it is no wonder if the prayer of him who is highly beloved in some singular degree of favour with God, should receive a quicker answer then anothers, this is but after the manner of men. 2. The state of Gods people, may be such as will admit of no delay. Now it is no wonder if the prayer of him who is highly Beloved in Some singular degree of favour with God, should receive a quicker answer then another's, this is but After the manner of men. 2. The state of God's people, may be such as will admit of no Delay. av pn31 vbz dx n1 cs dt n1 pp-f pno31 r-crq vbz av-j j-vvn p-acp d j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1, vmd vvi dt jc n1 cs j-jn, d vbz cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2. crd dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, vmb vbi d c-acp vmb vvi pp-f dx n1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 762 Page 362
6373 If the Lord doth not come in with some present help, they must be lost and undone, their Spirits must fail, If the Lord does not come in with Some present help, they must be lost and undone, their Spirits must fail, cs dt n1 vdz xx vvi p-acp p-acp d j n1, pns32 vmb vbi vvn cc vvn, po32 n2 vmb vvi, (33) sermon (DIV2) 762 Page 362
6374 and the Souls which he hath made; and the Souls which he hath made; cc dt n2 r-crq pns31 vhz vvn; (33) sermon (DIV2) 762 Page 362
6375 now in such cases as these, it is no wonder if the Lord gratifies his people with quicker answers, and returns to their prayers; now in such cases as these, it is no wonder if the Lord gratifies his people with quicker answers, and returns to their Prayers; av p-acp d n2 c-acp d, pn31 vbz dx n1 cs dt n1 vvz po31 n1 p-acp jc n2, cc vvz p-acp po32 n2; (33) sermon (DIV2) 762 Page 362
6376 but who is he that can pretend to give a reason of Gods differing dispensations of his grace? all that we can do in this case, is but to shew you that the ways of the Lord are reasonable, but who is he that can pretend to give a reason of God's differing dispensations of his grace? all that we can do in this case, is but to show you that the ways of the Lord Are reasonable, cc-acp q-crq vbz pns31 cst vmb vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f ng1 vvg n2 pp-f po31 n1? d cst pns12 vmb vdi p-acp d n1, vbz cc-acp pc-acp vvi pn22 d dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr j, (33) sermon (DIV2) 762 Page 362
6377 though the reason of them be a depth past our finding out. We should not sufficiently adore, and admire God, if we did perfectly understand him; though the reason of them be a depth passed our finding out. We should not sufficiently adore, and admire God, if we did perfectly understand him; cs dt n1 pp-f pno32 vbi dt n1 p-acp po12 vvg av. pns12 vmd xx av-j vvi, cc vvi np1, cs pns12 vdd av-j vvi pno31; (33) sermon (DIV2) 762 Page 362
6378 but I shall add no more doctrinally to this discourse, much of which, though it may look like something of a digression, but I shall add no more doctrinally to this discourse, much of which, though it may look like something of a digression, cc-acp pns11 vmb vvi av-dx av-dc av-j p-acp d n1, av-d pp-f r-crq, cs pn31 vmb vvi av-j pi pp-f dt n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 762 Page 362
6379 yet I hope it will not be altogether unprofitable. This notion wonderfully commendeth the love of God to the Sons, and Daughters of Men. yet I hope it will not be altogether unprofitable. This notion wonderfully commends the love of God to the Sons, and Daughters of Men. av pns11 vvb pn31 vmb xx vbi av j. d n1 av-j vvz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n2, cc n2 pp-f n2. (33) sermon (DIV2) 762 Page 362
6380 There is not any one name of God, that more commendeth the love of God to us, There is not any one name of God, that more commends the love of God to us, pc-acp vbz xx d crd n1 pp-f np1, d dc vvz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12, (33) sermon (DIV2) 763 Page 362
6381 or which we have more reason to glory in than, that he is a God that heareth prayers. or which we have more reason to glory in than, that he is a God that hears Prayers. cc r-crq pns12 vhb dc n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp cs, cst pns31 vbz dt n1 cst vvz n2. (33) sermon (DIV2) 763 Page 362
6382 It is true God needeth not our tongues, to tell him what we have need of, he knoweth what things we need before we ask him, It is true God needs not our tongues, to tell him what we have need of, he Knoweth what things we need before we ask him, pn31 vbz j np1 vvz xx po12 n2, pc-acp vvi pno31 r-crq pns12 vhb n1 pp-f, pns31 vvz r-crq n2 pns12 vvb c-acp pns12 vvb pno31, (33) sermon (DIV2) 763 Page 362
6383 nor do our prayers merit any favour, It is the goodness, the free goodness of God that relieveth us in any streight, in any distress, nor do our Prayers merit any favour, It is the Goodness, the free Goodness of God that relieves us in any straight, in any distress, ccx vdb po12 n2 vvi d n1, pn31 vbz dt n1, dt j n1 pp-f np1 cst vvz pno12 p-acp d n1, p-acp d n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 763 Page 362
6384 but you know it is very natural to us, when we are in any misery, in any distress, but you know it is very natural to us, when we Are in any misery, in any distress, cc-acp pn22 vvb pn31 vbz av j p-acp pno12, c-crq pns12 vbr p-acp d n1, p-acp d n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 763 Page 362
6385 or streight, to cry for help, and a wonderful relief to our thoughts, to know that our sighs, or straight, to cry for help, and a wondered relief to our thoughts, to know that our sighs, cc av-j, p-acp vvb p-acp n1, cc dt j n1 p-acp po12 n2, pc-acp vvi cst po12 n2, (33) sermon (DIV2) 763 Page 362
6386 and cries, and groans are not lost in the air; and cries, and groans Are not lost in the air; cc n2, cc n2 vbr xx vvn p-acp dt n1; (33) sermon (DIV2) 763 Page 362
6387 Oh! 'tis a sad, and uncomfortable thing to cry, and to have none to help, none to deliver. Oh! it's a sad, and uncomfortable thing to cry, and to have none to help, none to deliver. uh pn31|vbz dt j, cc j n1 p-acp vvb, cc pc-acp vhi pix pc-acp vvi, pix pc-acp vvi. (33) sermon (DIV2) 763 Page 363
6388 What a comfortable thing it is to cry in hope, nay, in confidence, for we have this confidence (saith the Apostle) that if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us. What a comfortable thing it is to cry in hope, nay, in confidence, for we have this confidence (Says the Apostle) that if we ask any thing according to his will, he hears us. q-crq dt j n1 pn31 vbz p-acp vvb p-acp n1, uh, p-acp n1, c-acp pns12 vhb d n1 (vvz dt n1) d cs pns12 vvb d n1 vvg p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vvz pno12. (33) sermon (DIV2) 763 Page 363
6389 Now that the great and mighty God, who needeth not our supplications, should lend an ear to them, Now that the great and mighty God, who needs not our supplications, should lend an ear to them, av cst dt j cc j np1, r-crq vvz xx po12 n2, vmd vvi dt n1 p-acp pno32, (33) sermon (DIV2) 763 Page 363
6390 and give us an assurance of his hearing, and answering them, what a mighty thing is this to set up God high in our thoughts, and give us an assurance of his hearing, and answering them, what a mighty thing is this to Set up God high in our thoughts, cc vvb pno12 dt n1 pp-f po31 n-vvg, cc vvg pno32, r-crq dt j n1 vbz d pc-acp vvi a-acp np1 j p-acp po12 n2, (33) sermon (DIV2) 763 Page 363
6391 for the Majesty of Heaven to stoop to the worms of the Earth, when they but turn up their heads to him? What a condescension is this? what an humbling of the Divine Majesty? what a relief to poor creatures infirmities, to know, that not a sigh, not a groan, not a prayer shall be lost? But this is yet something beyond this; for the Majesty of Heaven to stoop to the worms of the Earth, when they but turn up their Heads to him? What a condescension is this? what an humbling of the Divine Majesty? what a relief to poor creatures infirmities, to know, that not a sighs, not a groan, not a prayer shall be lost? But this is yet something beyond this; p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, c-crq pns32 cc-acp vvb a-acp po32 n2 p-acp pno31? q-crq dt n1 vbz d? q-crq dt vvg pp-f dt j-jn n1? q-crq dt n1 p-acp j n2 n2, pc-acp vvi, cst xx dt n1, xx dt n1, xx dt n1 vmb vbi vvn? p-acp d vbz av pi p-acp d; (33) sermon (DIV2) 763 Page 363
6392 That the Lord should oft-times give a present answer, and prevent our impatience by an answer so swift, That the Lord should ofttimes give a present answer, and prevent our impatience by an answer so swift, cst dt n1 vmd av vvi dt j n1, cc vvi po12 n1 p-acp dt n1 av j, (33) sermon (DIV2) 763 Page 363
6393 as gives our Eyes no leave to fail through a frustrated expectation; this is yet a great deal more. as gives our Eyes no leave to fail through a frustrated expectation; this is yet a great deal more. c-acp vvz po12 n2 dx n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt vvn n1; d vbz av dt j n1 av-dc. (33) sermon (DIV2) 763 Page 363
6394 In receiving our petitions, and promising us an answer, God shews himself a gracious King, though we wait some time for an answer, In receiving our petitions, and promising us an answer, God shows himself a gracious King, though we wait Some time for an answer, p-acp vvg po12 n2, cc vvg pno12 dt n1, np1 vvz px31 dt j n1, c-acp pns12 vvb d n1 p-acp dt n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 763 Page 363
6395 but in his present answers he shews himself a gracious Father, that is not patient that his Child should be one hour in distress and misery. but in his present answers he shows himself a gracious Father, that is not patient that his Child should be one hour in distress and misery. cc-acp p-acp po31 j n2 pns31 vvz px31 dt j n1, cst vbz xx j cst po31 n1 vmd vbi crd n1 p-acp n1 cc n1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 763 Page 363
6396 Nor is the love of our Heavenly Father alone commended in this particular, but the love of Jesus Christ also is remarkably commended, Nor is the love of our Heavenly Father alone commended in this particular, but the love of jesus christ also is remarkably commended, ccx vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 j n1 av-j vvn p-acp d j, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 np1 av vbz av-j vvn, (33) sermon (DIV2) 763 Page 363
6397 for it is through him that we have boldness to enter into the holiest, by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way which he hath consecrated for us through the vail, that is to say, his flesh, for it is through him that we have boldness to enter into the Holiest, by the blood of jesus, by a new and living Way which he hath consecrated for us through the Vail, that is to say, his Flesh, c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp pno31 cst pns12 vhb n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt js, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt j cc j-vvg n1 r-crq pns31 vhz vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1, cst vbz pc-acp vvi, po31 n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 763 Page 363
6398 and he is the High Priest over the House of God. and he is the High Priest over the House of God. cc pns31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 763 Page 363
6399 O let every quick return of prayers which God makes to our Souls, bring us more in love with Christ, more into the admiration of his love, Oh let every quick return of Prayers which God makes to our Souls, bring us more in love with christ, more into the admiration of his love, uh vvb d j n1 pp-f n2 r-crq np1 vvz p-acp po12 n2, vvb pno12 dc p-acp n1 p-acp np1, av-dc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 763 Page 363
6400 and raise up our hearts more in thankfulness, for the death, resurrection and intercession of Jesus Christ. and raise up our hearts more in thankfulness, for the death, resurrection and Intercession of jesus christ. cc vvi a-acp po12 n2 av-dc p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1, n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 np1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 763 Page 363
6401 Secondly, How should this incourage us to prayer, and to such a performance of that duty, Secondly, How should this encourage us to prayer, and to such a performance of that duty, ord, c-crq vmd d vvi pno12 p-acp n1, cc p-acp d dt n1 pp-f d n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 764 Page 363
6402 as we may have a quick return, and answer. as we may have a quick return, and answer. c-acp pns12 vmb vhi dt j n1, cc vvi. (33) sermon (DIV2) 764 Page 363
6403 Prayer is not so slighty a duty, as the most of people do make it, it ought not to be made such a formal performance. Prayer is not so slighty a duty, as the most of people do make it, it ought not to be made such a formal performance. n1 vbz xx av j dt n1, c-acp dt ds pp-f n1 vdb vvi pn31, pn31 vmd xx pc-acp vbi vvn d dt j n1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 764 Page 363
6404 It is one of our great priviledges to have an access, a freedom of access to the Throne of Grace, to ask of God such things as we stand in need of; It is one of our great privileges to have an access, a freedom of access to the Throne of Grace, to ask of God such things as we stand in need of; pn31 vbz crd pp-f po12 j n2 pc-acp vhi dt n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi pp-f np1 d n2 c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp n1 pp-f; (33) sermon (DIV2) 764 Page 363
6405 it is that which bringeth down the Protection, and influences of common providence, and the influences of his special grace, it openeth, and shutteth up Heaven. it is that which brings down the Protection, and influences of Common providence, and the influences of his special grace, it Openeth, and shutteth up Heaven. pn31 vbz d r-crq vvz a-acp dt n1, cc n2 pp-f j n1, cc dt n2 pp-f po31 j n1, pn31 vvz, cc vvz a-acp n1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 764 Page 363
6406 By prayer Elijah brought down rain and fire from Heaven; Samuels Prayer brought thunder, and lightning. By prayer Elijah brought down rain and fire from Heaven; Samuels Prayer brought thunder, and lightning. p-acp n1 np1 vvn a-acp vvb cc n1 p-acp n1; np1 n1 vvd n1, cc n1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 764 Page 363
6407 Hezekiahs prayer brought down an Angel, that destroyed the Host of Sennacherib, it obtained a blessing for Jacob, and turned his name into the name of Israel, because as a Prince he had power, and prevailed with God; Hezekiah's prayer brought down an Angel, that destroyed the Host of Sennacherib, it obtained a blessing for Jacob, and turned his name into the name of Israel, Because as a Prince he had power, and prevailed with God; njp2 n1 vvd a-acp dt n1, cst vvd dt n1 pp-f np1, pn31 vvd dt n1 p-acp np1, cc vvd po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp c-acp dt n1 pns31 vhd n1, cc vvd p-acp np1; (33) sermon (DIV2) 764 Page 364
6408 nay, it often brings down the mercy we want in a very short time, while the Child of God is speaking, God answereth, here am I. nay, it often brings down the mercy we want in a very short time, while the Child of God is speaking, God Answers, Here am I. uh-x, pn31 av vvz a-acp dt n1 pns12 vvb p-acp dt j j n1, cs dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvg, np1 vvz, av vbm pns11. (33) sermon (DIV2) 764 Page 364
6409 This should make us value the duty of prayer, and not to think it a mere thing of course, This should make us valve the duty of prayer, and not to think it a mere thing of course, d vmd vvi pno12 vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, cc xx pc-acp vvi pn31 dt j n1 pp-f n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 764 Page 364
6410 and turn it into a formality. and turn it into a formality. cc vvb pn31 p-acp dt n1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 764 Page 364
6411 And what you have heard concerning the nature of that prayer, which is of such power and prevalency with God, should also mind you to take heed how you pray. Prayer doth not lie in a meer uttering, And what you have herd Concerning the nature of that prayer, which is of such power and prevalency with God, should also mind you to take heed how you pray. Prayer does not lie in a mere uttering, cc q-crq pn22 vhb vvn vvg dt n1 pp-f d n1, r-crq vbz pp-f d n1 cc n1 p-acp np1, vmd av vvi pn22 pc-acp vvi n1 c-crq pn22 vvb. n1 vdz xx vvi p-acp dt j vvg, (33) sermon (DIV2) 764 Page 364
6412 or repeating of words expressive of our minds unto God, men may call this prayer, but they will find it a bodily labour of a little efficacy, and avail with God; or repeating of words expressive of our minds unto God, men may call this prayer, but they will find it a bodily labour of a little efficacy, and avail with God; cc vvg pp-f n2 j pp-f po12 n2 p-acp np1, n2 vmb vvi d n1, p-acp pns32 vmb vvi pn31 dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1, cc vvi p-acp np1; (33) sermon (DIV2) 764 Page 364
6413 it is true, you will hardly find any thing called Prayer in Scripture, where words were not used, it seemeth to be something more then the secret desire of the Soul; it is true, you will hardly find any thing called Prayer in Scripture, where words were not used, it seems to be something more then the secret desire of the Soul; pn31 vbz j, pn22 vmb av vvi d n1 vvn n1 p-acp n1, c-crq n2 vbdr xx vvn, pn31 vvz pc-acp vbi pi dc cs dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1; (33) sermon (DIV2) 764 Page 364
6414 the desires of our Souls, expressed by the words of our lips, is what is generally called prayer, in holy writs, the Desires of our Souls, expressed by the words of our lips, is what is generally called prayer, in holy writs, dt n2 pp-f po12 n2, vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n2, vbz q-crq vbz av-j vvn n1, p-acp j n2, (33) sermon (DIV2) 764 Page 364
6415 but words without inward affections, words not thrust out from the force of our internal desires and affections, are the least thing in prayer, which lieth not in the pouring forth of words, but words without inward affections, words not thrust out from the force of our internal Desires and affections, Are the least thing in prayer, which lies not in the pouring forth of words, cc-acp n2 p-acp j n2, n2 xx vvn av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 j n2 cc n2, vbr dt av-ds n1 p-acp n1, r-crq vvz xx p-acp dt vvg av pp-f n2, (33) sermon (DIV2) 764 Page 364
6416 but in the pourings out of our Souls before God. but in the pourings out of our Souls before God. cc-acp p-acp dt n2-vvg av pp-f po12 n2 p-acp np1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 764 Page 364
6417 Labour Christians to understand the nature of prayer, both as to the matter you should pray for, Labour Christians to understand the nature of prayer, both as to the matter you should pray for, n1 np1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, d c-acp p-acp dt n1 pn22 vmd vvi p-acp, (33) sermon (DIV2) 764 Page 364
6418 and as to the right manner of the performance of it, you all know what you would have, what you have need of, what is truly good for you under your present circumstances, this you know not; and as to the right manner of the performance of it, you all know what you would have, what you have need of, what is truly good for you under your present Circumstances, this you know not; cc c-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f pn31, pn22 d vvb r-crq pn22 vmd vhi, r-crq pn22 vhb n1 pp-f, r-crq vbz av-j j p-acp pn22 p-acp po22 j n2, d pn22 vvb xx; (33) sermon (DIV2) 764 Page 364
6419 some things are absolutely good, universally necessary, such things as all Souls at all times have need of, such are pardon of sins, sanctification, Some things Are absolutely good, universally necessary, such things as all Souls At all times have need of, such Are pardon of Sins, sanctification, d n2 vbr av-j j, av-j j, d n2 c-acp d n2 p-acp d n2 vhb n1 pp-f, d vbr n1 pp-f n2, n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 764 Page 364
6420 further grace to honour and glorify God in your circumstances, and relations, an heart to honour and glorify God in whatsoever state and condition you are; further grace to honour and Glorify God in your Circumstances, and relations, an heart to honour and Glorify God in whatsoever state and condition you Are; jc n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi np1 p-acp po22 n2, cc n2, dt n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi np1 p-acp r-crq n1 cc n1 pn22 vbr; (33) sermon (DIV2) 764 Page 364
6421 these and such like things you may beg importunately, and absolutely, and that at all times. these and such like things you may beg importunately, and absolutely, and that At all times. d cc d j n2 pn22 vmb vvi av-j, cc av-j, cc cst p-acp d n2. (33) sermon (DIV2) 764 Page 364
6422 But there are other things which are not so absolutely and universally good, but are good or evil, But there Are other things which Are not so absolutely and universally good, but Are good or evil, p-acp a-acp vbr j-jn n2 r-crq vbr xx av av-j cc av-j j, cc-acp vbr j cc j-jn, (33) sermon (DIV2) 764 Page 364
6423 as they are well used, or abused. as they Are well used, or abused. c-acp pns32 vbr av vvn, cc vvn. (33) sermon (DIV2) 764 Page 364
6424 These must be asked of God, with a submission to his will, and a reference to his wisdom. These must be asked of God, with a submission to his will, and a Referente to his Wisdom. np1 vmb vbi vvn pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc dt n1 p-acp po31 n1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 764 Page 364
6425 It is of mighty concern for a Christian rightly to understand the matter of prayer, what he may, It is of mighty concern for a Christian rightly to understand the matter of prayer, what he may, pn31 vbz pp-f j vvi p-acp dt njp av-jn pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq pns31 vmb, (33) sermon (DIV2) 764 Page 364
6426 or may not ask of God, what he may ask absolutely, what but conditionally, and with limitation; or may not ask of God, what he may ask absolutely, what but conditionally, and with limitation; cc vmb xx vvi pp-f np1, r-crq pns31 vmb vvi av-j, r-crq p-acp av-j, cc p-acp n1; (33) sermon (DIV2) 764 Page 364
6427 an ignorance of this may make Christians too bold, too importunate with God in asking some things, an ignorance of this may make Christians too bold, too importunate with God in asking Some things, dt n1 pp-f d vmb vvi np1 av j, av j p-acp np1 p-acp vvg d n2, (33) sermon (DIV2) 764 Page 365
6428 and to sin by impatience, and murmuring, because they do not receive presently what they ask, and to sin by impatience, and murmuring, Because they do not receive presently what they ask, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, cc j-vvg, c-acp pns32 vdb xx vvi av-j r-crq pns32 vvb, (33) sermon (DIV2) 764 Page 365
6429 when as the reason is, because they ask amiss. James tells those to whom he wrote, Jam. 4. 3. You ask, and receive not, because you ask amiss; when as the reason is, Because they ask amiss. James tells those to whom he wrote, Jam. 4. 3. You ask, and receive not, Because you ask amiss; c-crq c-acp dt n1 vbz, c-acp pns32 vvb av. np1 vvz d p-acp ro-crq pns31 vvd, np1 crd crd pn22 vvb, cc vvb xx, c-acp pn22 vvb av; (33) sermon (DIV2) 764 Page 365
6430 he instanceth but in one way wherein they asked amiss, that you might consume it upon your lusts. he Instanceth but in one Way wherein they asked amiss, that you might consume it upon your Lustiest. pns31 vvz p-acp p-acp crd n1 c-crq pns32 vvd av, cst pn22 vmd vvi pn31 p-acp po22 n2. (33) sermon (DIV2) 764 Page 365
6431 That indeed is one way by which men may miscarry in prayer, not directing their prayer to the honour and glory of God, That indeed is one Way by which men may miscarry in prayer, not directing their prayer to the honour and glory of God, cst av vbz crd n1 p-acp r-crq n2 vmb vvi p-acp n1, xx vvg po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 764 Page 365
6432 but meerly to a self-satisfaction, and indeed taking the words in that sense, as spending upon their lusts signifies a gratifying our selves, but merely to a self-satisfaction, and indeed taking the words in that sense, as spending upon their Lustiest signifies a gratifying our selves, cc-acp av-j p-acp dt n1, cc av vvg dt n2 p-acp d n1, c-acp vvg p-acp po32 n2 vvz dt vvg po12 n2, (33) sermon (DIV2) 764 Page 365
6433 and giving our selves a pleasure and satisfaction; and giving our selves a pleasure and satisfaction; cc vvg po12 n2 dt n1 cc n1; (33) sermon (DIV2) 764 Page 365
6434 so all asking amiss, will fall under it, and such asking amiss is the cause of all our not receiving; so all asking amiss, will fallen under it, and such asking amiss is the cause of all our not receiving; av d vvg av, vmb vvi p-acp pn31, cc d vvg av vbz dt n1 pp-f d po12 xx vvg; (33) sermon (DIV2) 764 Page 365
6448 Be not therefore only much in prayer, but see that you do not ask amiss, that you ask so, that you may receive, Be not Therefore only much in prayer, but see that you do not ask amiss, that you ask so, that you may receive, vbb xx av av-j av-d p-acp n1, cc-acp vvb cst pn22 vdb xx vvi av, cst pn22 vvb av, cst pn22 vmb vvi, (33) sermon (DIV2) 764 Page 366
6435 no man can ask any thing for the honour and glory of God, who doth not ask according to the will of God, God is glorified by the fulfilling of his will, no man can ask any thing for the honour and glory of God, who does not ask according to the will of God, God is glorified by the fulfilling of his will, dx n1 vmb vvi d n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vdz xx vvi vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 vbz vvn p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f po31 n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 764 Page 365
6436 and whosoever prays, and the sum of his prayer is not, let the Lord be glorified, let the will of the Lord be done, doth but ask that he may consume upon his lust, and give himself a satisfaction; and whosoever prays, and the sum of his prayer is not, let the Lord be glorified, let the will of the Lord be done, does but ask that he may consume upon his lust, and give himself a satisfaction; cc r-crq vvz, cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vbz xx, vvb dt n1 vbb vvn, vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbb vdn, vdz p-acp vvi cst pns31 vmb vvi p-acp po31 n1, cc vvb px31 dt n1; (33) sermon (DIV2) 764 Page 365
6437 now all this is asking amiss, which is the cause of our not receiving. It is therefore I say of a very great concernment for a Christian to know what he may pray for, what he may pray for absolutely, now all this is asking amiss, which is the cause of our not receiving. It is Therefore I say of a very great concernment for a Christian to know what he may pray for, what he may pray for absolutely, av d d vbz vvg av, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 xx vvg. pn31 vbz av pns11 vvb pp-f dt j j n1 p-acp dt njp pc-acp vvi r-crq pns31 vmb vvi p-acp, r-crq pns31 vmb vvi c-acp av-j, (33) sermon (DIV2) 764 Page 365
6438 and peremptorily, what but limitedly, and conditionally, with submission to the Divine will, and with a reference to the Divine wisdom, and peremptorily, what but limitedly, and conditionally, with submission to the Divine will, and with a Referente to the Divine Wisdom, cc av-j, r-crq p-acp av-j, cc av-j, p-acp n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, cc p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 764 Page 365
6439 how else is it possible, that he should pray in faith? or how else will he be able to command his Spirit into a due silence, how Else is it possible, that he should pray in faith? or how Else will he be able to command his Spirit into a due silence, c-crq av vbz pn31 j, cst pns31 vmd vvi p-acp n1? cc c-crq av vmb pns31 vbi j pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 764 Page 365
6440 and patience, if he doth not presently receive what he asketh of God? Nay, the servency of a Soul in prayer doth much depend upon this knowledge; and patience, if he does not presently receive what he asks of God? Nay, the fervency of a Soul in prayer does much depend upon this knowledge; cc n1, cs pns31 vdz xx av-j vvi r-crq pns31 vvz pp-f np1? uh-x, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1 vdz d vvi p-acp d n1; (33) sermon (DIV2) 764 Page 365
6441 no prayer can be fervent, but the prayer of faith. No prayer receiveth a present answer, but the prayer of faith. no prayer can be fervent, but the prayer of faith. No prayer receives a present answer, but the prayer of faith. dx n1 vmb vbi j, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. dx n1 vvz dt j n1, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 764 Page 365
6442 Study therefore (Christian?) the due matter, and manner of prayer. There may be many prayers put up, Study Therefore (Christian?) the due matter, and manner of prayer. There may be many Prayers put up, n1 av (np1?) dt j-jn n1, cc n1 pp-f n1. a-acp vmb vbi d n2 vvd a-acp, (33) sermon (DIV2) 764 Page 365
6443 and yet God not hear, Isa. 1. 15. Though (saith God) you spread forth your hands, I will hide my Eyes from you, and yet God not hear, Isaiah 1. 15. Though (Says God) you spread forth your hands, I will hide my Eyes from you, cc av np1 xx vvi, np1 crd crd cs (vvz np1) pn22 vvb av po22 n2, pns11 vmb vvi po11 n2 p-acp pn22, (33) sermon (DIV2) 764 Page 365
6444 yea, when you make many prayers, I will not hear, the reason there assigned is, because their hands were full of blood, which amounts to that of David, If I regard iniquity in my heart, God will not hear my Prayer, and to that of Solomon, The Sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination unto the Lord, yea, when you make many Prayers, I will not hear, the reason there assigned is, Because their hands were full of blood, which amounts to that of David, If I regard iniquity in my heart, God will not hear my Prayer, and to that of Solomon, The Sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination unto the Lord, uh, c-crq pn22 vvb d n2, pns11 vmb xx vvi, dt n1 a-acp vvn vbz, p-acp po32 n2 vbdr j pp-f n1, r-crq vvz p-acp d pp-f np1, cs pns11 vvb n1 p-acp po11 n1, np1 vmb xx vvi po11 n1, cc p-acp d pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f dt j vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 764 Page 365
6445 but the prayer of the upright is his delight. but the prayer of the upright is his delight. cc-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j vbz po31 n1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 764 Page 365
6446 He that lifteth up hands unto God, must lift up pure hands. But a man may lift up pure hands, yet not be heard, David complaineth that he did so, Psal. 22. therefore the Apostle adds, 1 Tim. 2. 8. Holy hands without wrath or doubting, for saith James, ch. 1. v. 7. Let not him that wavereth, think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord. He that lifts up hands unto God, must lift up pure hands. But a man may lift up pure hands, yet not be herd, David Complaineth that he did so, Psalm 22. Therefore the Apostle adds, 1 Tim. 2. 8. Holy hands without wrath or doubting, for Says James, changed. 1. v. 7. Let not him that wavereth, think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord. pns31 cst vvz a-acp n2 p-acp np1, vmb vvi a-acp j n2. p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi a-acp j n2, av xx vbi vvn, np1 vvz cst pns31 vdd av, np1 crd av dt n1 vvz, crd np1 crd crd j n2 p-acp n1 cc vvg, p-acp vvz np1, vvn. crd n1 crd vvb xx pno31 cst vvz, vvb cst pns31 vmb vvi d n1 pp-f dt n1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 764 Page 366
6447 Now it is impossible that a man should pray without doubting, for any thing of which he is not fully persuaded that it is the will of God that he should receive it, this therefore is of very great concern, that a Soul should know that he asks according to the will of God, and that must be when he knows that God hath somewhere in Scripture promised it. Now it is impossible that a man should pray without doubting, for any thing of which he is not Fully persuaded that it is the will of God that he should receive it, this Therefore is of very great concern, that a Soul should know that he asks according to the will of God, and that must be when he knows that God hath somewhere in Scripture promised it. av pn31 vbz j cst dt n1 vmd vvi p-acp vvg, p-acp d n1 pp-f r-crq pns31 vbz xx av-j vvn cst pn31 vbz dt vmb pp-f np1 cst pns31 vmd vvi pn31, d av vbz pp-f av j vvi, cst dt n1 vmd vvi cst pns31 vvz vvg p-acp dt vmb pp-f np1, cc cst vmb vbi c-crq pns31 vvz cst np1 vhz av p-acp n1 vvd pn31. (33) sermon (DIV2) 764 Page 366
6521 v. 3. he saith, But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel. v. 3. he Says, But thou art holy, Oh thou that Inhabitest the praises of Israel. n1 crd pns31 vvz, p-acp pns21 vb2r j, uh pns21 cst vv2 dt n2 pp-f np1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 769 Page 369
6449 yea, that while you are speaking, God may give you a gracious answer. Thirdly. This Doctrine calls to you for an holy, and close walking with God. yea, that while you Are speaking, God may give you a gracious answer. Thirdly. This Doctrine calls to you for an holy, and close walking with God. uh, cst cs pn22 vbr vvg, np1 vmb vvi pn22 dt j n1. ord. d n1 vvz p-acp pn22 p-acp dt j, cc av-j vvg p-acp np1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 764 Page 366
6450 A loose liver may receive some good things from God, as he is a God of compassion, full of pity, and tender compassion, that hears even the young Ravens when they cry unto him for their food, A lose liver may receive Some good things from God, as he is a God of compassion, full of pity, and tender compassion, that hears even the young Ravens when they cry unto him for their food, dt j n1 vmb vvi d j n2 p-acp np1, c-acp pns31 vbz dt np1 pp-f n1, j pp-f vvb, cc j n1, cst vvz av dt j ng1 c-crq pns32 vvb p-acp pno31 p-acp po32 n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 765 Page 366
6451 thus did Ahab, thus did the King of Nineveth, and this was a ground for Simon Magus to pray, thus did Ahab, thus did the King of Nineveth, and this was a ground for Simon Magus to pray, av vdd np1, av vdd dt n1 pp-f vvz, cc d vbds dt n1 p-acp np1 np1 pc-acp vvi, (33) sermon (DIV2) 765 Page 366
6452 though he was in the gall of bitterness, and the bonds of iniquity; though he was in the Gall of bitterness, and the bonds of iniquity; cs pns31 vbds p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n2 pp-f n1; (33) sermon (DIV2) 765 Page 366
6453 but he can receive nothing from God, as he is a God of truth and faithfulness, there is not in all the Book of God, one promise made to a wicked mans prayer. but he can receive nothing from God, as he is a God of truth and faithfulness, there is not in all the Book of God, one promise made to a wicked men prayer. cc-acp pns31 vmb vvi pix p-acp np1, c-acp pns31 vbz dt np1 pp-f n1 cc n1, a-acp vbz xx p-acp d dt n1 pp-f np1, crd n1 vvn p-acp dt j ng1 n1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 765 Page 366
6454 God hath said, though they make many prayers, he will not hear them, Isaiah 1. 15. he hath said, They shall call upon me, God hath said, though they make many Prayers, he will not hear them, Isaiah 1. 15. he hath said, They shall call upon me, np1 vhz vvn, c-acp pns32 vvb d n2, pns31 vmb xx vvi pno32, np1 crd crd pns31 vhz vvn, pns32 vmb vvi p-acp pno11, (33) sermon (DIV2) 765 Page 366
6455 but I will not answer, they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me, Prov. 1. 28. For Hypocrites he hath said, Job 27. 9. Will God hear his cry, but I will not answer, they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me, Curae 1. 28. For Hypocrites he hath said, Job 27. 9. Will God hear his cry, cc-acp pns11 vmb xx vvi, pns32 vmb vvi pno11 av-j, cc-acp pns32 vmb xx vvi pno11, np1 crd crd p-acp n2 pns31 vhz vvn, n1 crd crd vmb np1 vvi po31 n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 765 Page 366
6456 when trouble comes upon him? but a close walking with God is not only commendable to us upon this account, that our prayers may not be wholly shut out from God, that we may not only in our distresses go to God as a fountain of mercy, when trouble comes upon him? but a close walking with God is not only commendable to us upon this account, that our Prayers may not be wholly shut out from God, that we may not only in our Distresses go to God as a fountain of mercy, c-crq n1 vvz p-acp pno31? p-acp dt av-j vvg p-acp np1 vbz xx av-j j p-acp pno12 p-acp d n1, cst po12 n2 vmb xx vbi av-jn vvn av p-acp np1, cst pns12 vmb xx av-j p-acp po12 n2 vvb p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 765 Page 366
6457 and goodness, as a God of pity, and tender compassion, but as unto a God of truth and faithfulness, with an hope, and Goodness, as a God of pity, and tender compassion, but as unto a God of truth and faithfulness, with an hope, cc n1, c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc j n1, cc-acp c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, p-acp dt n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 765 Page 366
6458 and a confidence in him, and an expectation upon him, and with an holy boldness: and a confidence in him, and an expectation upon him, and with an holy boldness: cc dt n1 p-acp pno31, cc dt n1 p-acp pno31, cc p-acp dt j n1: (33) sermon (DIV2) 765 Page 366
6459 but also that we may have a present answer, we are naturally hasty as to the supply of our wants ▪ and the satisfaction of our desires, but also that we may have a present answer, we Are naturally hasty as to the supply of our Wants ▪ and the satisfaction of our Desires, cc-acp av cst pns12 vmb vhi dt j n1, pns12 vbr av-j j c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 ▪ cc dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, (33) sermon (DIV2) 765 Page 366
6460 hence we say, Bis dat qui cito dat, and count that kindness double, which is done for us quickly. hence we say, Bis that qui Quick that, and count that kindness double, which is done for us quickly. av pns12 vvb, np1 cst fw-la fw-la d, cc vvb d n1 j-jn, r-crq vbz vdn p-acp pno12 av-j. (33) sermon (DIV2) 765 Page 366
6461 Now they are the favourites of Heaven, that gain the quickest answers from God. Now they Are the favourites of Heaven, that gain the quickest answers from God. av pns32 vbr dt n2 pp-f n1, cst vvb dt js n2 p-acp np1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 765 Page 366
6462 There's nothing makes one Soul more the favourite of God then another, but a more ardent love for God, There's nothing makes one Soul more the favourite of God then Another, but a more Ardent love for God, pc-acp|vbz pix vvz crd n1 av-dc dt n1 pp-f np1 av j-jn, cc-acp dt av-dc j n1 p-acp np1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 765 Page 366
6463 and a more strict, and close walking with God. Let this ingage us to perfect holivess in the fear of the Lord. and a more strict, and close walking with God. Let this engage us to perfect holivess in the Fear of the Lord. cc dt av-dc j, cc av-j vvg p-acp np1. vvb d vvi pno12 p-acp j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 765 Page 366
6464 Study therefore the closest degrees of fellowship, and communion with God, the strictest course of an holy conversation. Study Therefore the closest Degrees of fellowship, and communion with God, the Strictest course of an holy Conversation. vvb av dt js n2 pp-f n1, cc n1 p-acp np1, dt js n1 pp-f dt j n1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 765 Page 367
6465 There is a great deal of difference even in good mens communion with God, some are more upon the mountwith God then others are, more in holy meditation and contemplation, more in secret duties, more in prayer, more in watchfulness, more warm, There is a great deal of difference even in good men's communion with God, Some Are more upon the mountwith God then Others Are, more in holy meditation and contemplation, more in secret duties, more in prayer, more in watchfulness, more warm, pc-acp vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1 av p-acp j ng2 n1 p-acp np1, d vbr av-dc p-acp dt av np1 av ng2-jn vbr, n1 p-acp j n1 cc n1, av-dc p-acp j-jn n2, av-dc p-acp n1, av-dc p-acp n1, av-dc j, (33) sermon (DIV2) 765 Page 367
6522 This is most certainly our duty under such providences as these are; This is most Certainly our duty under such providences as these Are; d vbz av-ds av-j po12 n1 p-acp d n2 c-acp d vbr; (33) sermon (DIV2) 769 Page 369
6466 and zealous for God, David had many worthies, but he had a first three, to which the others did not come up, though they did worthily. and zealous for God, David had many worthies, but he had a First three, to which the Others did not come up, though they did worthily. cc j p-acp np1, np1 vhd d n2-j, p-acp pns31 vhd dt ord crd, p-acp r-crq dt n2-jn vdd xx vvi a-acp, cs pns32 vdd av-j. (33) sermon (DIV2) 765 Page 367
6467 God hath many Souls, that he loveth, that are dear and precious in his Eyes, but he hath also his first threes, some that excel, and outrun others; God hath many Souls, that he loves, that Are dear and precious in his Eyes, but he hath also his First threes, Some that excel, and outrun Others; np1 vhz d n2, cst pns31 vvz, cst vbr j-jn cc j p-acp po31 n2, cc-acp pns31 vhz av po31 ord crd, d cst vvb, cc vvi n2-jn; (33) sermon (DIV2) 765 Page 367
6468 these are they that have most of Gods Ear, for tho the first grace be not given, these Are they that have most of God's Ear, for though the First grace be not given, d vbr pns32 cst vhb ds pp-f npg1 n1, c-acp cs dt ord n1 vbb xx vvn, (33) sermon (DIV2) 765 Page 367
6469 because men keep his Commandments, yet further grace, the manifestations, and signal tokens of Divine love are given out (according to the promise, Jo. 14. 21.) as men love, Because men keep his commandments, yet further grace, the manifestations, and signal tokens of Divine love Are given out (according to the promise, John 14. 21.) as men love, c-acp n2 vvb po31 n2, av jc n1, dt n2, cc n1 n2 pp-f j-jn n1 vbr vvn av (vvg p-acp dt n1, np1 crd crd) c-acp n2 vvb, (33) sermon (DIV2) 765 Page 367
6470 and keep the Commandments of God; and keep the commandments of God; cc vvi dt n2 pp-f np1; (33) sermon (DIV2) 765 Page 367
6471 you therefore that would excel in the favour of God, that would have Gods ear fully and presently open to your supplications, study to excel in holiness. you Therefore that would excel in the favour of God, that would have God's ear Fully and presently open to your supplications, study to excel in holiness. pn22 av cst vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst vmd vhi n2 n1 av-j cc av-j j p-acp po22 n2, vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp n1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 765 Page 367
6472 Doth a poor Courtier in the Courts of Earthly Princes, bless himself in having the Ear of his Prince, that if he hath a Petition to put up unto his Prince, he can go immediately into his presence, Does a poor Courtier in the Courts of Earthly Princes, bless himself in having the Ear of his Prince, that if he hath a Petition to put up unto his Prince, he can go immediately into his presence, vdz dt j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n2, vvb px31 p-acp vhg dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cst cs pns31 vhz dt vvb pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vmb vvi av-j p-acp po31 n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 765 Page 367
6473 and have his Petition presently signed, whereas the Petitions of others are rejected, or at least deferred, and have his Petition presently signed, whereas the Petitions of Others Are rejected, or At least deferred, cc vhb po31 vvi av-j vvn, cs dt n2 pp-f n2-jn vbr vvn, cc p-acp ds vvn, (33) sermon (DIV2) 765 Page 367
6474 so as he is constrained to wait months or years? And is this no priviledge, no happiness at all, that a poor Soul can immediately go unto the Lord of Heaven and Earth, to him who is the Fountain of all grace and goodness, so as he is constrained to wait months or Years? And is this no privilege, no happiness At all, that a poor Soul can immediately go unto the Lord of Heaven and Earth, to him who is the Fountain of all grace and Goodness, av c-acp pns31 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi n2 cc n2? cc vbz d dx n1, dx n1 p-acp d, cst dt j n1 vmb av-j vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, p-acp pno31 r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f d n1 cc n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 765 Page 367
6475 and if he wants any thing, freely present his Petition to him, and have it signed presently, not let the Lord go, and if he Wants any thing, freely present his Petition to him, and have it signed presently, not let the Lord go, cc cs pns31 vvz d n1, av-j vvi po31 vvb p-acp pno31, cc vhb pn31 vvn av-j, xx vvb dt n1 vvb, (33) sermon (DIV2) 765 Page 367
6476 until he hath blessed him, when as a wicked man, tho he maketh many prayers, yet is not heard; until he hath blessed him, when as a wicked man, though he makes many Prayers, yet is not herd; c-acp pns31 vhz vvn pno31, c-crq c-acp dt j n1, cs pns31 vvz d n2, av vbz xx vvn; (33) sermon (DIV2) 765 Page 367
6477 yea, those that may have some interest in God, yet walking more loosely, and more imperfectly, may cry a long time, yea, those that may have Some Interest in God, yet walking more loosely, and more imperfectly, may cry a long time, uh, d cst vmb vhi d n1 p-acp np1, av vvg n1 av-j, cc av-dc av-j, vmb vvi dt j n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 765 Page 367
6478 and yet not be answered, if we had nothing more then this to commend to us holiness in all manner of conversation, and yet not be answered, if we had nothing more then this to commend to us holiness in all manner of Conversation, cc av xx vbi vvn, cs pns12 vhd pix av-dc cs d pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12 n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 765 Page 367
6479 and the strictest degrees of walking with God, yet this certainly should be enough. I shall add but one word more in application of this discourse. and the Strictest Degrees of walking with God, yet this Certainly should be enough. I shall add but one word more in application of this discourse. cc dt js n2 pp-f vvg p-acp np1, av d av-j vmd vbi av-d. pns11 vmb vvi p-acp crd n1 av-dc p-acp n1 pp-f d n1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 765 Page 367
6480 I put into the Proposition, the term [ sometimes ] God doth not alwaies, but sometimes give in a quick answer to his peoples prayers; I put into the Proposition, the term [ sometime ] God does not always, but sometime give in a quick answer to his peoples Prayers; pns11 vvd p-acp dt n1, dt n1 [ av ] uh-np vdz xx av, cc-acp av vvb p-acp dt j n1 p-acp po31 ng1 n2; (33) sermon (DIV2) 766 Page 367
6481 Let not the people of God therefore think it strange if they have not presently an answer to their prayers. Let not the people of God Therefore think it strange if they have not presently an answer to their Prayers. vvb xx dt n1 pp-f np1 av vvi pn31 j cs pns32 vhb xx av-j dt n1 p-acp po32 n2. (33) sermon (DIV2) 766 Page 367
6482 God is not alwaies alike quick in his returns to the prayers of his people. God is not always alike quick in his returns to the Prayers of his people. np1 vbz xx av av-j j p-acp po31 n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 766 Page 367
6483 He always heareth them, he will be certain to answer them, but he is not alwaies equally quick in the answer of them. He always hears them, he will be certain to answer them, but he is not always equally quick in the answer of them. pns31 av vvz pno32, pns31 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi pno32, cc-acp pns31 vbz xx av av-jn j p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32. (33) sermon (DIV2) 766 Page 368
6484 This is many times the trouble of Souls that belong to God; This is many times the trouble of Souls that belong to God; d vbz d n2 dt n1 pp-f n2 cst vvb p-acp np1; (33) sermon (DIV2) 766 Page 368
6485 it was Davids trouble, expressed, Psal. 22. 2, 3. It was Asaphs trouble, though God did at last hear him, it was Davids trouble, expressed, Psalm 22. 2, 3. It was Asaphs trouble, though God did At last hear him, pn31 vbds npg1 vvi, vvn, np1 crd crd, crd pn31 vbds np1 n1, cs np1 vdd p-acp ord vvi pno31, (33) sermon (DIV2) 766 Page 368
6486 as you read, v. 1. yet he had first spake, as in v. 7. 8, 9. Will the Lord cast off for ever, as you read, v. 1. yet he had First spoke, as in v. 7. 8, 9. Will the Lord cast off for ever, c-acp pn22 vvb, n1 crd av pns31 vhd ord vvd, c-acp p-acp n1 crd crd, crd vmb dt n1 vvd a-acp p-acp av, (33) sermon (DIV2) 766 Page 368
6487 and will he be favourable no more? Is his mercy clean gone for ever? Doth his promise fail for evermore? Hath God forgotten to be gracious; and will he be favourable no more? Is his mercy clean gone for ever? Does his promise fail for evermore? Hath God forgotten to be gracious; cc vmb pns31 vbi j av-dx av-dc? vbz po31 n1 av-j vvn p-acp av? vdz po31 n1 vvi p-acp av? vhz np1 vvn pc-acp vbi j; (33) sermon (DIV2) 766 Page 368
6488 hath he in anger shut up his tender mercies, yet because the not hearing of prayers is threatned as a judgment, hath he in anger shut up his tender Mercies, yet Because the not hearing of Prayers is threatened as a judgement, vhz pns31 p-acp n1 vvn a-acp po31 j n2, av c-acp dt xx vvg pp-f n2 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 766 Page 368
6489 and punishment upon wicked men, and mentioned in holy writ, as the reward of mens regarding iniquity in their hearts. and punishment upon wicked men, and mentioned in holy writ, as the reward of men's regarding iniquity in their hearts. cc n1 p-acp j n2, cc vvn p-acp j n1, c-acp dt n1 pp-f ng2 vvg n1 p-acp po32 n2. (33) sermon (DIV2) 766 Page 368
6490 This often causeth a great deal of trouble in the Spirits of Gods People. This often Causes a great deal of trouble in the Spirits of God's People. d av vvz dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 766 Page 368
6491 Let me therefore shut up this discourse in advising alittle, what that man or woman should do, that lieth at least under some apprehensions, that God doth not hear, or hath not heard their prayers, they cry in the day time, and are not silent in the night season, yet God heareth not. 1. In the first place. Let me Therefore shut up this discourse in advising alittle, what that man or woman should do, that lies At least under Some apprehensions, that God does not hear, or hath not herd their Prayers, they cry in the day time, and Are not silent in the night season, yet God hears not. 1. In the First place. vvb pno11 av vvn a-acp d n1 p-acp vvg av, r-crq d n1 cc n1 vmd vdi, cst vvz p-acp ds p-acp d n2, cst np1 vdz xx vvi, cc vhz xx vvn po32 n2, pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 n1, cc vbr xx j p-acp dt n1 n1, av np1 vvz xx. crd p-acp dt ord n1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 766 Page 368
6492 Let such a Christian examine whether it be not his own mistake. Let such a Christian examine whither it be not his own mistake. vvb d dt njp vvi cs pn31 vbb xx po31 d n1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 767 Page 368
6493 Thou thinkest God hath not heard, nor answered thy prayers, art thou not in a mistake? All answers of prayers are not discernable to our sense. Thou Thinkest God hath not herd, nor answered thy Prayers, art thou not in a mistake? All answers of Prayers Are not discernible to our sense. pns21 vv2 n1 vhz xx vvn, ccx vvd po21 n2, vb2r pns21 xx p-acp dt n1? av-d n2 pp-f n2 vbr xx j p-acp po12 n1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 767 Page 368
6494 It may be God hath answered thee by denying thee the particular thing that thou askedst of him; It may be God hath answered thee by denying thee the particular thing that thou askedest of him; pn31 vmb vbi np1 vhz vvn pno21 p-acp vvg pno21 dt j n1 cst pns21 vvd2 pp-f pno31; (33) sermon (DIV2) 767 Page 368
6495 thus he answered Paul, by denying him as to the thing he asked, which was the taking the thorn out of his flesh. thus he answered Paul, by denying him as to the thing he asked, which was the taking the thorn out of his Flesh. av pns31 vvd np1, p-acp vvg pno31 a-acp p-acp dt n1 pns31 vvd, r-crq vbds dt vvg dt n1 av pp-f po31 n1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 767 Page 368
6496 He better knoweth what we have need of, then we our selves know it, the general desire of thy Soul was for some good, thou didst therefore desire health, riches, &c. because thou didst apprehend them suitable, He better Knoweth what we have need of, then we our selves know it, the general desire of thy Soul was for Some good, thou didst Therefore desire health, riches, etc. Because thou didst apprehend them suitable, pns31 av-jc vvz q-crq pns12 vhb n1 pp-f, cs pns12 po12 n2 vvb pn31, dt j n1 pp-f po21 n1 vbds p-acp d j, pns21 vdd2 av vvi n1, n2, av c-acp pns21 vdd2 vvi pno32 j, (33) sermon (DIV2) 767 Page 368
6497 and convenient, and so good for thee. and convenient, and so good for thee. cc j, cc av j p-acp pno21. (33) sermon (DIV2) 767 Page 368
6498 God who knoweth thy Soul, the frame and temper of it, he seeth, that these things would be for thy hurt, he therefore with-holdeth them, God who Knoweth thy Soul, the frame and temper of it, he sees, that these things would be for thy hurt, he Therefore withholdeth them, np1 r-crq vvz po21 n1, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31, pns31 vvz, cst d n2 vmd vbi p-acp po21 n1, pns31 av j pno32, (33) sermon (DIV2) 767 Page 368
6499 and so in not answering answereth thee, in not answering thy particular request, he doth answer the general desire of thy Soul, and so in not answering Answers thee, in not answering thy particular request, he does answer the general desire of thy Soul, cc av p-acp xx vvg vvz pno21, p-acp xx vvg po21 j n1, pns31 vdz vvi dt j n1 pp-f po21 n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 767 Page 368
6500 and only correcteth thy ignorance in thy request. 2. You have heard that God sometimes answereth by giving (though not the thing) yet the value of the thing which thou askest, i. e. that which is every way as sutable and convenient, and only Correcteth thy ignorance in thy request. 2. You have herd that God sometime Answers by giving (though not the thing) yet the valve of the thing which thou askest, i. e. that which is every Way as suitable and convenient, cc av-j vvz po21 n1 p-acp po21 n1. crd pn22 vhb vvn cst np1 av vvz p-acp vvg (cs xx dt n1) av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq pns21 vv2, sy. sy. cst r-crq vbz d n1 c-acp j cc j, (33) sermon (DIV2) 767 Page 368
6501 and as profitable for thee, as that which thou didst desire. and as profitable for thee, as that which thou didst desire. cc p-acp j p-acp pno21, c-acp d r-crq pns21 vdd2 vvi. (33) sermon (DIV2) 767 Page 368
6523 we must not look in this life to understand all Gods ways, and methods of providence, much less the reasons of them, that is a piece of knowledge reserved for another world; we must not look in this life to understand all God's ways, and methods of providence, much less the Reasons of them, that is a piece of knowledge reserved for Another world; pns12 vmb xx vvi p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi d ng1 n2, cc n2 pp-f n1, av-d av-dc dt n2 pp-f pno32, cst vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp j-jn n1; (33) sermon (DIV2) 769 Page 370
6502 Hath not God (according to thy prayer) removed thy affliction? yet, hath he supported thee under it? hath he filled thee with inward consolations? hath he told thee (as he did Paul) that his grace should be sufficient for thee? Dost thou call this no answer? God answers the prayer of that Soul, to whom he giveth the full value of the thing it asketh, Hath not God (according to thy prayer) removed thy affliction? yet, hath he supported thee under it? hath he filled thee with inward consolations? hath he told thee (as he did Paul) that his grace should be sufficient for thee? Dost thou call this no answer? God answers the prayer of that Soul, to whom he gives the full valve of the thing it asks, vhz xx np1 (vvg p-acp po21 n1) vvn po21 n1? av, vhz pns31 vvn pno21 p-acp pn31? vhz pns31 vvn pno21 p-acp j n2? vhz pns31 vvn pno21 (c-acp pns31 vdd np1) d po31 n1 vmd vbi j p-acp pno21? vd2 pns21 vvi d av-dx n1? np1 vvz dt n1 pp-f d n1, p-acp ro-crq pns31 vvz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pn31 vvz, (33) sermon (DIV2) 767 Page 369
6503 though he doth not give the thing itself. though he does not give the thing itself. cs pns31 vdz xx vvi dt n1 px31. (33) sermon (DIV2) 767 Page 369
6504 2. If thou canst not find that God hath answered thee, neither in kind, nor in value, Review thy prayer, and see if thou canst not find some failure in that, 2. If thou Canst not find that God hath answered thee, neither in kind, nor in valve, Review thy prayer, and see if thou Canst not find Some failure in that, crd cs pns21 vm2 xx vvi cst np1 vhz vvn pno21, av-dx p-acp n1, ccx p-acp n1, vvi po21 n1, cc vvb cs pns21 vm2 xx vvi d n1 p-acp d, (33) sermon (DIV2) 768 Page 369
6505 for which God with-holds his answer. I suppose thee a person reconciled to God through the blood of Christ; for which God withholds his answer. I suppose thee a person reconciled to God through the blood of christ; p-acp r-crq np1 vvz po31 n1. pns11 vvb pno21 dt n1 vvn p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (33) sermon (DIV2) 768 Page 369
6506 other Souls either pray not at all, or if at all, they make a meer formality of the duty, other Souls either pray not At all, or if At all, they make a mere formality of the duty, j-jn n2 av-d vvb xx p-acp d, cc cs p-acp d, pns32 vvb dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 768 Page 369
6507 and put up prayers, as Children shoot arrows, never regarding whither they flie, or what becometh of them, and put up Prayers, as Children shoot arrows, never regarding whither they fly, or what Becometh of them, cc vvd a-acp n2, c-acp n2 vvb n2, av-x vvg c-crq pns32 vvb, cc r-crq vvz pp-f pno32, (33) sermon (DIV2) 768 Page 369
6508 but even in a good mans prayer there may be such failures as may give God a just cause to with-hold an answer, without any breach of Gods truth, but even in a good men prayer there may be such failures as may give God a just cause to withhold an answer, without any breach of God's truth, cc-acp av p-acp dt j ng1 n1 a-acp vmb vbi d n2 c-acp vmb vvi np1 dt j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, p-acp d n1 pp-f npg1 n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 768 Page 369
6509 or faithfulness, thou mayest not have prayed in faith, but too much doubting, thou mayest have prayed for something, which thy wise Father saw was not good for thee, or faithfulness, thou Mayest not have prayed in faith, but too much doubting, thou Mayest have prayed for something, which thy wise Father saw was not good for thee, cc n1, pns21 vm2 xx vhi vvn p-acp n1, cc-acp av av-d vvg, pns21 vm2 vhi vvn p-acp pi, r-crq po21 j n1 vvd vbds xx j p-acp pno21, (33) sermon (DIV2) 768 Page 369
6510 or at least not good for thee under some present circumstances, under which thou art; if thou findest any thing of this nature, thy work is to correct thy prayers, or At least not good for thee under Some present Circumstances, under which thou art; if thou Findest any thing of this nature, thy work is to correct thy Prayers, cc p-acp ds xx j p-acp pno21 p-acp d j n2, p-acp r-crq pns21 vb2r; cs pns21 vv2 d n1 pp-f d n1, po21 n1 vbz pc-acp vvi po21 n2, (33) sermon (DIV2) 768 Page 369
6511 if thou wouldst receive an answer. if thou Wouldst receive an answer. cs pns21 vmd2 vvi dt n1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 768 Page 369
6512 3. If thou dost not find this, if thou canst not charge thy want of an answer upon some defect or failure in thy prayers, 3. If thou dost not find this, if thou Canst not charge thy want of an answer upon Some defect or failure in thy Prayers, crd cs pns21 vd2 xx vvi d, cs pns21 vm2 xx vvi po21 n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n1 cc vvi p-acp po21 n2, (33) sermon (DIV2) 769 Page 369
6513 nor yet find that God hath answered thee, either giving thee the thing which thou didst ask of him, nor yet find that God hath answered thee, either giving thee the thing which thou didst ask of him, ccx av vvi cst np1 vhz vvn pno21, d vvg pno21 dt n1 r-crq pns21 vdd2 vvi pp-f pno31, (33) sermon (DIV2) 769 Page 369
6514 or the value of it in a quiet and contented frame of Spirit in the want of it, or the valve of it in a quiet and contented frame of Spirit in the want of it, cc dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp dt j-jn cc j-vvn n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, (33) sermon (DIV2) 769 Page 369
6515 or in the supportations, or consolations of his Spirit, but thy Soul is yet unquiet and impatient; it is thy duty yet to wait upon God, to chide down thy tumultuous, or in the supportations, or consolations of his Spirit, but thy Soul is yet unquiet and impatient; it is thy duty yet to wait upon God, to chide down thy tumultuous, cc p-acp dt n2, cc n2 pp-f po31 n1, cc-acp po21 n1 vbz av j cc j; pn31 vbz po21 n1 av pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi a-acp po21 j, (33) sermon (DIV2) 769 Page 369
6516 and unquiet thoughts, all the risings up, and murmurings of thy Soul against God, to adore, and unquiet thoughts, all the risings up, and murmurings of thy Soul against God, to adore, cc j n2, d dt n2-vvg p-acp, cc n2 pp-f po21 n1 p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi, (33) sermon (DIV2) 769 Page 369
6517 and to admire God where thou canst not see, or understand him, to acknowledge Gods goodness and holiness, and to admire God where thou Canst not see, or understand him, to acknowledge God's Goodness and holiness, cc pc-acp vvi np1 c-crq pns21 vm2 xx vvi, cc vvb pno31, pc-acp vvi npg1 n1 cc n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 769 Page 369
6518 though thou canst not discern his goodness as to thee in this particular. though thou Canst not discern his Goodness as to thee in this particular. cs pns21 vm2 xx vvi po31 n1 c-acp p-acp pno21 p-acp d j. (33) sermon (DIV2) 769 Page 369
6519 Thus did David, Psal. 22. 3. after he had complained, that he had cried in the day time, Thus did David, Psalm 22. 3. After he had complained, that he had cried in the day time, av vdd np1, np1 crd crd c-acp pns31 vhd vvn, cst pns31 vhd vvn p-acp dt n1 n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 769 Page 369
6520 and the Lord did not hear, and in the night season, and was not silent. and the Lord did not hear, and in the night season, and was not silent. cc dt n1 vdd xx vvi, cc p-acp dt n1 n1, cc vbds xx j. (33) sermon (DIV2) 769 Page 369
6524 all that we have to do, is to observe, and study them, and where we cannot find them out, to admire and adore them, all that we have to do, is to observe, and study them, and where we cannot find them out, to admire and adore them, d cst pns12 vhb pc-acp vdi, vbz pc-acp vvi, cc vvi pno32, cc c-crq pns12 vmbx vvi pno32 av, pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno32, (33) sermon (DIV2) 769 Page 370
6525 and to wait upon him, that wrappeth up himself in thick darkness, and hideth his face from the House of Jacob. This waiting doth not only signify a passive quietness, silence, and to wait upon him, that wrappeth up himself in thick darkness, and Hideth his face from the House of Jacob. This waiting does not only signify a passive quietness, silence, cc p-acp vvb p-acp pno31, cst vvz p-acp px31 p-acp j n1, cc vvz po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 d vvg vdz xx av-j vvi dt j n1, n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 769 Page 370
6526 and patience, but an active doing our duty. and patience, but an active doing our duty. cc n1, cc-acp dt j vdg po12 n1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 769 Page 370
6527 Waiting on the Lord, and keeping his way, are put together, Psal. 37. we ought not to leave off praying, Waiting on the Lord, and keeping his Way, Are put together, Psalm 37. we ought not to leave off praying, vvg p-acp dt n1, cc vvg po31 n1, vbr vvn av, np1 crd pns12 vmd xx pc-acp vvi a-acp vvg, (33) sermon (DIV2) 769 Page 370
6528 because (in our apprehensions at least) our prayers lie by without answer, much less to slacken our course of holiness, Because (in our apprehensions At least) our Prayers lie by without answer, much less to slacken our course of holiness, c-acp (p-acp po12 n2 p-acp ds) po12 n2 vvb p-acp p-acp n1, av-d av-dc pc-acp vvn po12 n1 pp-f n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 769 Page 370
6529 but to resolve as the Church did for Zions sake, so for our own sake, not to hold our peace; we have for this an excellent president in the example of the Church, Psal. 44. 17. All this is come upon us (saith she) yet have we not forgotten thee, but to resolve as the Church did for Zions sake, so for our own sake, not to hold our peace; we have for this an excellent president in the Exampl of the Church, Psalm 44. 17. All this is come upon us (Says she) yet have we not forgotten thee, cc-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 vdd p-acp n2 n1, av p-acp po12 d n1, xx p-acp vvb po12 n1; pns12 vhb p-acp d dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd crd d d vbz vvn p-acp pno12 (vvz pns31) av vhb pns12 xx vvn pno21, (33) sermon (DIV2) 769 Page 370
6530 nor dealt falsely in thy Covenant. nor dealt falsely in thy Covenant. ccx vvd av-j p-acp po21 n1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 769 Page 370
6531 Our heart is not turned back, neither have our steps declined from thy way, though thou hast sore broken us in the place of Dragons, Our heart is not turned back, neither have our steps declined from thy Way, though thou hast soar broken us in the place of Dragons, po12 n1 vbz xx vvn av, dx vhb po12 n2 vvn p-acp po21 n1, cs pns21 vh2 av-j vvn pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, (33) sermon (DIV2) 769 Page 370
6532 and covered us with the shadow of death? then she concludeth with prayer. v. 23, 24, 25, 26. Awake, why sleepest thou? O Lord! and covered us with the shadow of death? then she Concludeth with prayer. v. 23, 24, 25, 26. Awake, why Sleepest thou? Oh Lord! cc vvn pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1? av pns31 vvz p-acp n1. n1 crd, crd, crd, crd vvb, q-crq vv2 pns21? uh n1! (33) sermon (DIV2) 769 Page 370
6533 arise, cast us not off for ever, wherefore hidest thou thy face, and forgettest our affliction, arise, cast us not off for ever, Wherefore hidest thou thy face, and forgettest our affliction, vvb, vvb pno12 xx a-acp c-acp av, q-crq vv2 pns21 po21 n1, cc vv2 po12 n1, (33) sermon (DIV2) 769 Page 370
6534 and oppression? For our Soul is bowed down to the dust, our belly cleaveth to the Earth. and oppression? For our Soul is bowed down to the dust, our belly cleaveth to the Earth. cc n1? p-acp po12 n1 vbz vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1, po12 n1 vvz p-acp dt n1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 769 Page 370
6535 Arise for our help, and redeem us for thy mercy sake. Arise for our help, and Redeem us for thy mercy sake. vvb p-acp po12 n1, cc vvb pno12 p-acp po21 n1 n1. (33) sermon (DIV2) 769 Page 370
6536 Sermon XXV. Cant. 1. 4. The King hath brought me into his Chambers. IF any asketh who is this King whom the text speaks of; Sermon XXV. Cant 1. 4. The King hath brought me into his Chambers. IF any asks who is this King whom the text speaks of; n1 np1. np1 crd crd dt n1 vhz vvn pno11 p-acp po31 n2. cs d vvz r-crq vbz d n1 r-crq dt n1 vvz pp-f; (34) sermon (DIV2) 769 Page 370
6537 as the question soundeth like that, Psal. 24. v. 8. Who is the King of glory? So the answer must be much the same; as the question soundeth like that, Psalm 24. v. 8. Who is the King of glory? So the answer must be much the same; c-acp dt n1 vvz av-j cst, np1 crd n1 crd r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f n1? av dt n1 vmb vbi d dt d; (34) sermon (DIV2) 770 Page 370
6538 The Lord, strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in Battel, the Lord of Hosts, he is the King of Glory. The Lord, strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in Battle, the Lord of Hosts, he is the King of Glory. dt n1, j cc j, dt n1 j p-acp n1, dt n1 pp-f n2, pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1. (34) sermon (DIV2) 770 Page 370
6539 He is the King of Nations, for all the Nations of the Earth are the work of his hands, He is the King of nations, for all the nations of the Earth Are the work of his hands, pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n2, p-acp d dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, (34) sermon (DIV2) 770 Page 370
6540 and he hath a Native Lordship and dominion over them. and he hath a Native Lordship and dominion over them. cc pns31 vhz dt j-jn n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32. (34) sermon (DIV2) 770 Page 370
6541 He is the King upon the holy hill of Sion, the King of Saints, they have chosen him, he ruleth in them, He is the King upon the holy hill of Sion, the King of Saints, they have chosen him, he Ruleth in them, pns31 vbz dt n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f n2, pns32 vhb vvn pno31, pns31 vvz p-acp pno32, (34) sermon (DIV2) 770 Page 370
6542 and reigneth over them, they have chosen him, he hath subdued their hearts unto him, and hath chosen them for his peculiar people; and Reigneth over them, they have chosen him, he hath subdued their hearts unto him, and hath chosen them for his peculiar people; cc vvz p-acp pno32, pns32 vhb vvn pno31, pns31 vhz vvn po32 n2 p-acp pno31, cc vhz vvn pno32 p-acp po31 j n1; (34) sermon (DIV2) 770 Page 371
6543 this is the King of whom the Church, and the believing Soul here speaketh, and saith; this is the King of whom the Church, and the believing Soul Here speaks, and Says; d vbz dt n1 pp-f ro-crq dt n1, cc dt j-vvg n1 av vvz, cc vvz; (34) sermon (DIV2) 770 Page 371
6544 The King hath brought me into his Chambers. The King hath brought me into his Chambers. dt n1 vhz vvn pno11 p-acp po31 n2. (34) sermon (DIV2) 770 Page 371
6545 It is the same Person of whom she spake, v. 2. Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth. It is the same Person of whom she spoke, v. 2. Let him kiss me with the Kisses of his Mouth. pn31 vbz dt d n1 pp-f ro-crq pns31 vvd, n1 crd vvb pno31 vvi pno11 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. (34) sermon (DIV2) 770 Page 371
6546 To whom she said, v. 3. Draw me, and we will run after thee. To whom she said, v. 3. Draw me, and we will run After thee. p-acp ro-crq pns31 vvd, n1 crd vvb pno11, cc pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno21. (34) sermon (DIV2) 770 Page 371
6547 There she spake to him, as her beloved, here she speaketh of him as a King; there she prayed for something that she wanted, here she praiseth, and giveth thanks for something she had received. There she spoke to him, as her Beloved, Here she speaks of him as a King; there she prayed for something that she wanted, Here she Praiseth, and gives thanks for something she had received. a-acp pns31 vvd p-acp pno31, c-acp po31 vvn, av pns31 vvz pp-f pno31 p-acp dt n1; a-acp pns31 vvd p-acp pi cst pns31 vvd, av pns31 vvz, cc vvz n2 p-acp pi pns31 vhd vvn. (34) sermon (DIV2) 770 Page 371
6548 I have already taken notice of the alteration of her stile, of her so sudden giving thanks upon the quick return God had made to her prayers. I have already taken notice of the alteration of her style, of her so sudden giving thanks upon the quick return God had made to her Prayers. pns11 vhb av vvn n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, pp-f pno31 av j vvg n2 p-acp dt j n1 np1 vhd vvn p-acp po31 n2. (34) sermon (DIV2) 770 Page 371
6549 I come now to consider the mercy or good thing she had received, which she expresseth in the same metaphorical dialect, which she useth throughout this Song. I come now to Consider the mercy or good thing she had received, which she Expresses in the same metaphorical dialect, which she uses throughout this Song. pns11 vvb av pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc j n1 pns31 vhd vvn, r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp dt d j n1, r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp d n1. (34) sermon (DIV2) 770 Page 371
6550 The King hath brought me into his Chambers; The King hath brought me into his Chambers; dt n1 vhz vvn pno11 p-acp po31 n2; (34) sermon (DIV2) 770 Page 371
6551 when I at first opened the whole verse, I endeavoured to find out what this mercy was, in the receit of which the Spouse triumpheth in this text. when I At First opened the Whole verse, I endeavoured to find out what this mercy was, in the receipt of which the Spouse Triumpheth in this text. c-crq pns11 p-acp ord vvd dt j-jn n1, pns11 vvd pc-acp vvi av q-crq d n1 vbds, p-acp dt n1 pp-f r-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp d n1. (34) sermon (DIV2) 770 Page 371
6552 I then considered Chambers, as places more lofty then others, and and of more privacy and secrecy, and from thence concluded; I then considered Chambers, as places more lofty then Others, and and of more privacy and secrecy, and from thence concluded; pns11 av vvn n2, p-acp n2 dc j cs n2-jn, cc cc pp-f dc n1 cc n1, cc p-acp av vvn; (34) sermon (DIV2) 770 Page 371
6553 that the Spouse by this phrase signifieth some special favours which she had received from God, some special, that the Spouse by this phrase signifies Some special favours which she had received from God, Some special, cst dt n1 p-acp d n1 vvz d j n2 r-crq pns31 vhd vvn p-acp np1, d j, (34) sermon (DIV2) 770 Page 371
6554 and more near and intimate degrees of fellowship, and communion with God, into which her beloved had taken her. and more near and intimate Degrees of fellowship, and communion with God, into which her Beloved had taken her. cc av-dc j cc vvi n2 pp-f n1, cc n1 p-acp np1, p-acp r-crq po31 vvn vhd vvn pno31. (34) sermon (DIV2) 770 Page 371
6555 The Proposition I offered from the words for my further explication was this: The Proposition I offered from the words for my further explication was this: dt n1 pns11 vvd p-acp dt n2 p-acp po11 jc n1 vbds d: (34) sermon (DIV2) 770 Page 371
6556 That the Lord Jesus Christ hath Chambers, in which he sometimes entertaineth the Souls of his people. That the Lord jesus christ hath Chambers, in which he sometime entertaineth the Souls of his people. cst dt n1 np1 np1 vhz n2, p-acp r-crq pns31 av vvz dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. (34) sermon (DIV2) 771 Page 371
6557 He hath a favour for them all, Rooms in his House for all the sizes of his people, He hath a favour for them all, Rooms in his House for all the sizes of his people, pns31 vhz dt n1 p-acp pno32 d, n2 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp d dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, (34) sermon (DIV2) 771 Page 371
6558 but he hath Chambers for some, or into which he sometimes takes up the Souls of his Saints; but he hath Chambers for Some, or into which he sometime Takes up the Souls of his Saints; cc-acp pns31 vhz n2 p-acp d, cc p-acp r-crq pns31 av vvz a-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n2; (34) sermon (DIV2) 771 Page 371
6559 the subject of my discourse will be such special favours, as God sheweth to some Souls, the Subject of my discourse will be such special favours, as God shows to Some Souls, dt n-jn pp-f po11 n1 vmb vbi d j n2, c-acp np1 vvz p-acp d n2, (34) sermon (DIV2) 771 Page 371
6560 or to the Souls of his people at some times. This is evident in holy writ. or to the Souls of his people At Some times. This is evident in holy writ. cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp d n2. d vbz j p-acp j n1. (34) sermon (DIV2) 771 Page 371
6561 Abraham was called the Friend of God. Moses is called his Servant, emphatically. Moses my Servant is dead. Abraham was called the Friend of God. Moses is called his Servant, emphatically. Moses my Servant is dead. np1 vbds vvn dt n1 pp-f np1. np1 vbz vvn po31 n1, av-j. np1 po11 n1 vbz j. (34) sermon (DIV2) 771 Page 371
6562 David, the man according to Gods own heart. Solomon was named by God Jedidiah, a man beloved of God. David, the man according to God's own heart. Solomon was nam by God Jedidiah, a man Beloved of God. np1, dt n1 vvg p-acp n2 d n1. np1 vbds vvn p-acp np1 np1, dt n1 vvn pp-f np1. (34) sermon (DIV2) 771 Page 371
6563 There are four degrees in the love of God, as it respecteth the Children of men. There Are four Degrees in the love of God, as it respecteth the Children of men. pc-acp vbr crd n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp pn31 vvz dt n2 pp-f n2. (34) sermon (DIV2) 771 Page 371
6564 1. He hath a Philanthropy, or general love, which he sheweth towards all; He leaveth not the Heathen without witness. 1. He hath a Philanthropy, or general love, which he shows towards all; He Leaveth not the Heathen without witness. crd pns31 vhz dt n1, cc j n1, r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp d; pns31 vvz xx dt j-jn p-acp n1. (34) sermon (DIV2) 772 Page 371
6583 as well as in that which is lower, the stars shall differ one from another in glory, as well as in that which is lower, the Stars shall differ one from Another in glory, c-acp av c-acp p-acp d r-crq vbz jc, dt n2 vmb vvi pi p-acp n-jn p-acp n1, (34) sermon (DIV2) 776 Page 372
6565 In him all men live, move, and have their being, from him they have fruitful times and seasons, which fill their bellies with food, their hearts with gladness, their bellies are filled with his hid treasure. In him all men live, move, and have their being, from him they have fruitful times and seasons, which fill their bellies with food, their hearts with gladness, their bellies Are filled with his hid treasure. p-acp pno31 d n2 vvb, vvb, cc vhb po32 vbg, p-acp pno31 pns32 vhb j n2 cc n2, r-crq vvb po32 n2 p-acp n1, po32 n2 p-acp n1, po32 n2 vbr vvn p-acp po31 j-vvn n1. (34) sermon (DIV2) 772 Page 372
6566 The patience of God leadeth them to repentance. The patience of God leads them to Repentance. dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz pno32 p-acp n1. (34) sermon (DIV2) 772 Page 372
6567 The invisible things of God, even his eternal power and God-head are made known to them, by his works of Creation, by the things which he hath made. The invisible things of God, even his Eternal power and Godhead Are made known to them, by his works of Creation, by the things which he hath made. dt j n2 pp-f np1, av po31 j n1 cc n1 vbr vvn vvn p-acp pno32, p-acp po31 n2 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n2 r-crq pns31 vhz vvn. (34) sermon (DIV2) 772 Page 372
6568 2. He hath a more special love for his Church. 2. He hath a more special love for his Church. crd pns31 vhz dt av-dc j n1 p-acp po31 n1. (34) sermon (DIV2) 773 Page 372
6569 This is seen in his more special providence, exercised towards his whole Church, which are more watched over, This is seen in his more special providence, exercised towards his Whole Church, which Are more watched over, d vbz vvn p-acp po31 n1 j n1, vvn p-acp po31 j-jn n1, r-crq vbr av-dc vvd a-acp, (34) sermon (DIV2) 773 Page 372
6570 and preserved by a common providence, then any other body of people are. and preserved by a Common providence, then any other body of people Are. cc vvn p-acp dt j n1, cs d j-jn n1 pp-f n1 vbr. (34) sermon (DIV2) 773 Page 372
6571 They have also the Oracles of God, the Ordinances of God, and means of grace, and this latter is certainly an effect of the death of Christ. They have also the Oracles of God, the Ordinances of God, and means of grace, and this latter is Certainly an Effect of the death of christ. pns32 vhb av dt n2 pp-f np1, dt n2 pp-f np1, cc n2 pp-f n1, cc d d vbz av-j dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (34) sermon (DIV2) 773 Page 372
6572 3. He hath yet a more special love for all those within his Church, who are effectually called, whose hearts God hath seized, 3. He hath yet a more special love for all those within his Church, who Are effectually called, whose hearts God hath seized, crd pns31 vhz av dt dc j n1 p-acp d d p-acp po31 n1, r-crq vbr av-j vvn, rg-crq n2 np1 vhz vvn, (34) sermon (DIV2) 774 Page 372
6573 and subdued to himself, they are made partakes of more special grace, being called, justified, and sanctified, and such who shall hereafter be most certainly glorified. and subdued to himself, they Are made partakes of more special grace, being called, justified, and sanctified, and such who shall hereafter be most Certainly glorified. cc vvn p-acp px31, pns32 vbr vvn vvz pp-f dc j n1, vbg vvn, vvn, cc j-vvn, cc d r-crq vmb av vbb av-ds av-j vvn. (34) sermon (DIV2) 774 Page 372
6574 4. But there is yet another specialty of Divine love, even amongst those who are made partakers of special saving graces, some are more specially favoured in this life, 4. But there is yet Another specialty of Divine love, even among those who Are made partakers of special Saving graces, Some Are more specially favoured in this life, crd p-acp pc-acp vbz av j-jn n1 pp-f j-jn n1, av p-acp d r-crq vbr vvn n2 pp-f j j-vvg n2, d vbr av-dc av-j vvn p-acp d n1, (34) sermon (DIV2) 775 Page 372
6575 and shall be more eminently then others glorified, in that life which is to come. and shall be more eminently then Others glorified, in that life which is to come. cc vmb vbi av-dc av-j cs ng2-jn vvn, p-acp d n1 r-crq vbz pc-acp vvi. (34) sermon (DIV2) 775 Page 372
6576 These more special favours to the Saints, that are all made partakers of the same saving grace, are the subject of my present enquiry. These more special favours to the Saints, that Are all made partakers of the same Saving grace, Are the Subject of my present enquiry. np1 av-dc j n2 p-acp dt n2, cst vbr d vvn n2 pp-f dt d vvg n1, vbr dt n-jn pp-f po11 j n1. (34) sermon (DIV2) 775 Page 372
6577 1. Some here understand the mansions of glory, but they are forced to make an Enallage of tenses to justify their interpretation, 1. some Here understand the mansions of glory, but they Are forced to make an Enallagen of tenses to justify their Interpretation, crd d av vvb dt n2 pp-f n1, p-acp pns32 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n2 pc-acp vvi po32 n1, (34) sermon (DIV2) 776 Page 372
6578 & to say, the King hath, is put for the King shall bring me, &c. Aquinas, Piscator, and some others thus interpret the Spouse. & to say, the King hath, is put for the King shall bring me, etc. Aquinas, Piscator, and Some Others thus interpret the Spouse. cc pc-acp vvi, dt n1 vhz, vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi pno11, av np1, n1, cc d n2-jn av vvi dt n1. (34) sermon (DIV2) 776 Page 372
6579 The question about degrees of glory, is not well agreed amongst Divines, there are great Divines on either side as to that opinion; The question about Degrees of glory, is not well agreed among Divines, there Are great Divines on either side as to that opinion; dt n1 p-acp n2 pp-f n1, vbz xx av vvn p-acp n2-jn, pc-acp vbr j n2-jn p-acp d n1 c-acp p-acp d n1; (34) sermon (DIV2) 776 Page 372
6580 nor is it a small difficulty to open in what the glory of one Child of God, nor is it a small difficulty to open in what the glory of one Child of God, ccx vbz pn31 dt j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp r-crq dt n1 pp-f crd n1 pp-f np1, (34) sermon (DIV2) 776 Page 372
6581 when he comes in Heaven, shall excell anothers ▪ When it is certain, that they shall all see God, inherit his Kingdom, be satisfied with his likeness, when he comes in Heaven, shall excel another's ▪ When it is certain, that they shall all see God, inherit his Kingdom, be satisfied with his likeness, c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp n1, vmb vvi j-jn ▪ c-crq pn31 vbz j, cst pns32 vmb d vvb np1, vvb po31 n1, vbb vvn p-acp po31 n1, (34) sermon (DIV2) 776 Page 372
6582 and there shall be no want to any Soul there, especially we being taught by our Saviour, that every labourer in the Vineyard shall have his penny. But yet it is very probably judged by Divines, That in that firmament, and there shall be no want to any Soul there, especially we being taught by our Saviour, that every labourer in the Vineyard shall have his penny. But yet it is very probably judged by Divines, That in that firmament, cc pc-acp vmb vbi dx n1 p-acp d n1 a-acp, av-j pns12 vbg vvn p-acp po12 n1, cst d n1 p-acp dt n1 vmb vhb po31 n1. p-acp av pn31 vbz av av-j vvn p-acp n2-jn, cst p-acp d n1, (34) sermon (DIV2) 776 Page 372
6584 and that when Christ told his Disciples, they should sit upon twelve Thrones, judging the twelve Tribes of Israel, he by it expressed some greater degrees of glory, and that when christ told his Disciples, they should fit upon twelve Thrones, judging the twelve Tribes of Israel, he by it expressed Some greater Degrees of glory, cc cst c-crq np1 vvd po31 n2, pns32 vmd vvi p-acp crd n2, vvg dt crd n2 pp-f np1, pns31 p-acp pn31 vvd d jc n2 pp-f n1, (34) sermon (DIV2) 776 Page 372
6585 then shall be the portion of his more common Disciples besides, that the Scriptures speaking of God's rewarding all men according to their works, compared with the disproportion which we see in the works of Believers, make it yet more probable: then shall be the portion of his more Common Disciples beside, that the Scriptures speaking of God's rewarding all men according to their works, compared with the disproportion which we see in the works of Believers, make it yet more probable: cs vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f po31 av-dc j n2 a-acp, cst dt n2 vvg pp-f npg1 vvg d n2 vvg p-acp po32 n2, vvn p-acp dt n1 r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, vvb pn31 av av-dc j: (34) sermon (DIV2) 776 Page 373
6586 So that I must confess my self very inclinable in this point, to be of the mind of those Divines who think that in the Mansions of Glory, there shall be Chambers, though I am not able to distinguish them from the lower Rooms in those blessed Mansions. But yet I am not inclinable (supposing this) to interpret the Spouse as speaking of them here, So that I must confess my self very inclinable in this point, to be of the mind of those Divines who think that in the Mansions of Glory, there shall be Chambers, though I am not able to distinguish them from the lower Rooms in those blessed Mansions. But yet I am not inclinable (supposing this) to interpret the Spouse as speaking of them Here, av cst pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1 av j p-acp d n1, pc-acp vbi pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n2-jn r-crq vvb cst p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, a-acp vmb vbi n2, c-acp pns11 vbm xx j pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt jc n2 p-acp d j-vvn n2. p-acp av pns11 vbm xx j (vvg d) pc-acp vvi dt n1 c-acp vvg pp-f pno32 av, (34) sermon (DIV2) 776 Page 373
6587 but rather judge her by this phrase designing to express her felicity, not discerned by the Eye of Faith, which is the Evidence of things not seen, but rather judge her by this phrase designing to express her felicity, not discerned by the Eye of Faith, which is the Evidence of things not seen, cc-acp av-c vvb pno31 p-acp d n1 vvg pc-acp vvi po31 n1, xx vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f n2 xx vvn, (34) sermon (DIV2) 776 Page 373
6588 but by the Eye of Sense, some special favour now received from God; and I am therefore concerned further to enquire, what these favours may be. but by the Eye of Sense, Some special favour now received from God; and I am Therefore concerned further to inquire, what these favours may be. cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, d j n1 av vvn p-acp np1; cc pns11 vbm av vvn av-jc pc-acp vvi, r-crq d n2 vmb vbi. (34) sermon (DIV2) 776 Page 373
6589 2. God hath Chambers of special Providence. Some indeed understand that Text, Isa. 26. 20. Come my people enter into the Chambers, and hide thy self; 2. God hath Chambers of special Providence. some indeed understand that Text, Isaiah 26. 20. Come my people enter into the Chambers, and hide thy self; crd np1 vhz n2 pp-f j n1. d av vvb d n1, np1 crd crd vvb po11 n1 vvi p-acp dt n2, cc vvb po21 n1; (34) sermon (DIV2) 777 Page 373
6590 concerning the Grave, because the righteous are taken away (as the Prophet saith) from the Evil to come: Concerning the Grave, Because the righteous Are taken away (as the Prophet Says) from the Evil to come: vvg dt j, c-acp dt j vbr vvn av (c-acp dt n1 vvz) p-acp dt j-jn pc-acp vvi: (34) sermon (DIV2) 777 Page 373
6591 But others (and I think better) interpret it as an invitation of God to his people in calamitous times to betake themselves into the Chambers of his special providenee, the Psalmist saith, Psal. 91. 1. He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High, shall abide under the shadow of his Wings. But Others (and I think better) interpret it as an invitation of God to his people in calamitous times to betake themselves into the Chambers of his special Providence, the Psalmist Says, Psalm 91. 1. He that dwells in the secret place of the most High, shall abide under the shadow of his Wings. p-acp ng2-jn (cc pns11 vvb av-jc) vvb pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp j n2 pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 j n1, dt n1 vvz, np1 crd crd pns31 cst vvz p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt av-ds j, vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2. (34) sermon (DIV2) 777 Page 373
6592 In this Chamber there are Closets, there is a special providence that attendeth, and watcheth over the whole Church, In this Chamber there Are Closets, there is a special providence that attends, and watches over the Whole Church, p-acp d n1 pc-acp vbr n2, pc-acp vbz dt j n1 cst vvz, cc vvz p-acp dt j-jn n1, (34) sermon (DIV2) 777 Page 373
6593 as the whole Nation of the Jews were under more special providences, than the Heathens, as the Whole nation of the jews were under more special providences, than the heathens, c-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt np2 vbdr a-acp av-dc j n2, cs dt n2-jn, (34) sermon (DIV2) 777 Page 373
6594 but yet there is a more special providence attends the people of God who are so indeed. but yet there is a more special providence attends the people of God who Are so indeed. cc-acp av pc-acp vbz dt av-dc j n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vbr av av. (34) sermon (DIV2) 777 Page 373
6595 Which is abundantly proved throughout the 91 Psalm, so Psal. 34. 18. The Eye of the Lord is upon those that fear him, Which is abundantly proved throughout the 91 Psalm, so Psalm 34. 18. The Eye of the Lord is upon those that Fear him, r-crq vbz av-j vvn p-acp dt crd n1, av np1 crd crd dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz p-acp d cst vvb pno31, (34) sermon (DIV2) 777 Page 373
6596 and upon those that hope in his mercy: To deliver their Souls from death, and to keep them alive in Famine. and upon those that hope in his mercy: To deliver their Souls from death, and to keep them alive in Famine. cc p-acp d cst vvb p-acp po31 n1: pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp n1, cc pc-acp vvi pno32 j p-acp n1. (34) sermon (DIV2) 777 Page 373
6597 But in regard the Spouse here speaketh not of herself, as under any circumstances of outward misery or affliction; I do not think this is her meaning in this Text, these are not the Chambers, concerning which the Spouse boasteth, that the King had brought her into them, she is speaking here doubtless of more spiritual inward dispensations. But in regard the Spouse Here speaks not of herself, as under any Circumstances of outward misery or affliction; I do not think this is her meaning in this Text, these Are not the Chambers, Concerning which the Spouse boasts, that the King had brought her into them, she is speaking Here doubtless of more spiritual inward dispensations. cc-acp p-acp n1 dt n1 av vvz xx pp-f px31, c-acp p-acp d n2 pp-f j n1 cc n1; pns11 vdb xx vvi d vbz po31 n1 p-acp d n1, d vbr xx dt n2, vvg r-crq dt n1 vvz, cst dt n1 vhd vvn pno31 p-acp pno32, pns31 vbz vvg av av-j pp-f dc j j n2. (34) sermon (DIV2) 777 Page 373
6598 3. God hath his Chamber of Audience, where he receiveth, heareth, and giveth answer to the prayers of his people. 3. God hath his Chamber of Audience, where he receives, hears, and gives answer to the Prayers of his people. crd np1 vhz po31 n1 pp-f n1, c-crq pns31 vvz, vvz, cc vvz n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. (34) sermon (DIV2) 778 Page 373
6599 This is a near degree of the Souls communion with God, and what God hath promised them, Psal. 34. 15. The Eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, This is a near degree of the Souls communion with God, and what God hath promised them, Psalm 34. 15. The Eyes of the Lord Are upon the righteous, d vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 n1 p-acp np1, cc r-crq np1 vhz vvn pno32, np1 crd crd dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr p-acp dt j, (34) sermon (DIV2) 778 Page 374
6600 and his Ears are open unto their cry. and his Ears Are open unto their cry. cc po31 n2 vbr j p-acp po32 n1. (34) sermon (DIV2) 778 Page 374
6601 And again, v. 17. The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth them, and delivereth them out of all their troubles. And again, v. 17. The righteous cry, and the Lord hears them, and Delivereth them out of all their Troubles. cc av, n1 crd dt j n1, cc dt n1 vvz pno32, cc vvz pno32 av pp-f d po32 n2. (34) sermon (DIV2) 778 Page 374
6602 This is a favour which the Lord affordeth every believer, the promises of hearing prayers belong to them all; This is a favour which the Lord affords every believer, the promises of hearing Prayers belong to them all; d vbz dt n1 r-crq dt n1 vvz d n1, dt n2 pp-f vvg n2 vvb p-acp pno32 d; (34) sermon (DIV2) 778 Page 374
6603 but yet in this Chamber there are Closets also, God sometimes granteth a more speedy answer to his pecples prayers, sometimes he delayeth, but yet in this Chamber there Are Closets also, God sometime grants a more speedy answer to his pecples Prayers, sometime he delayeth, cc-acp av p-acp d n1 pc-acp vbr n2 av, np1 av vvz dt av-dc j n1 p-acp po31 ng1 n2, av pns31 vvz, (34) sermon (DIV2) 778 Page 374
6604 and seemeth to be angry with, and to shut out his peoples supplications from him; and seems to be angry with, and to shut out his peoples supplications from him; cc vvz pc-acp vbi j p-acp, cc pc-acp vvi av po31 ng1 n2 p-acp pno31; (34) sermon (DIV2) 778 Page 374
6605 but you know it was my whole business in my last discourse to prove, and to give you some account of this, which may very well supersede any larger discourse upon it, under this Proposition. Abraham, Moses, and Daniel, and Job, were all entertained in these Chambers, but you know it was my Whole business in my last discourse to prove, and to give you Some account of this, which may very well supersede any larger discourse upon it, under this Proposition. Abraham, Moses, and daniel, and Job, were all entertained in these Chambers, cc-acp pn22 vvb pn31 vbds po11 j-jn n1 p-acp po11 ord n1 pc-acp vvi, cc pc-acp vvi pn22 d n1 pp-f d, r-crq vmb av av vvi d jc n1 p-acp pn31, p-acp d n1. np1, np1, cc np1, cc n1, vbdr d vvn p-acp d n2, (34) sermon (DIV2) 778 Page 374
6606 so are many of the Servants of God at this day, men mighty with God in prayer, such Favourites in the Court of Heaven, that they have no more to do then to form their Petitions, so Are many of the Servants of God At this day, men mighty with God in prayer, such Favourites in the Court of Heaven, that they have no more to do then to from their Petitions, av vbr d pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1, n2 j p-acp np1 p-acp n1, d n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cst pns32 vhb dx dc pc-acp vdi av pc-acp vvi po32 n2, (34) sermon (DIV2) 778 Page 374
6607 and to put them into the hands of Christ, and to get upon their Watch-Tower with Habakkuk, and see what the Lord will answer. and to put them into the hands of christ, and to get upon their Watch-Tower with Habakkuk, and see what the Lord will answer. cc pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n1 p-acp np1, cc vvb r-crq dt n1 vmb vvi. (34) sermon (DIV2) 778 Page 374
6608 God seemeth to have said unto them, as Ahasuerus said to Esther; What is thy Petition (O my Child) and what is thy request? it shall be performed, God seems to have said unto them, as Ahasuerus said to Esther; What is thy Petition (Oh my Child) and what is thy request? it shall be performed, np1 vvz pc-acp vhi vvn p-acp pno32, c-acp np1 vvd p-acp np1; q-crq vbz po21 vvb (uh po11 n1) cc r-crq vbz po21 n1? pn31 vmb vbi vvn, (34) sermon (DIV2) 778 Page 374
6609 even to the half of my Kingdom Solomon was entertained by God in this Chamber, even to the half of my Kingdom Solomon was entertained by God in this Chamber, av p-acp dt n-jn pp-f po11 n1 np1 vbds vvn p-acp np1 p-acp d n1, (34) sermon (DIV2) 778 Page 374
6610 when the Lord appeared unto him in Gibeon, and asked him, what shall I give thee? and when after his prayer upon the dedication of his Temple, the Lord again appeared to him, when the Lord appeared unto him in Gibeon, and asked him, what shall I give thee? and when After his prayer upon the dedication of his Temple, the Lord again appeared to him, c-crq dt n1 vvd p-acp pno31 p-acp np1, cc vvd pno31, r-crq vmb pns11 vvi pno21? cc c-crq p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, dt n1 av vvd p-acp pno31, (34) sermon (DIV2) 778 Page 374
6611 and said? I have heard thy prayer, and have chosen this place for my self: and said? I have herd thy prayer, and have chosen this place for my self: cc vvd? pns11 vhb vvn po21 n1, cc vhb vvn d n1 p-acp po11 n1: (34) sermon (DIV2) 778 Page 374
6612 a Soul may be said to be brought into this Chamber, either when it findeth that God hath answered its prayers at any time; a Soul may be said to be brought into this Chamber, either when it finds that God hath answered its Prayers At any time; dt n1 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n1, av-d c-crq pn31 vvz cst np1 vhz vvn po31 n2 p-acp d n1; (34) sermon (DIV2) 778 Page 374
6613 Or, 2. When, it before it prays, ordinarily findeth a persuasion within itself, that it shall be answered, Or, 2. When, it before it prays, ordinarily finds a persuasion within itself, that it shall be answered, cc, crd c-crq, pn31 c-acp pn31 vvz, av-jn vvz dt n1 p-acp px31, cst pn31 vmb vbi vvn, (34) sermon (DIV2) 778 Page 374
6614 and so goeth with boldness, and confidence to the throne of grace, and poureth out its self unto God without doubting. and so Goes with boldness, and confidence to the throne of grace, and pours out its self unto God without doubting. cc av vvz p-acp n1, cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vvz av po31 n1 p-acp np1 p-acp vvg. (34) sermon (DIV2) 778 Page 374
6615 4. God hath Chambers, which I may call the Chambers of his special presence. 4. God hath Chambers, which I may call the Chambers of his special presence. crd np1 vhz n2, r-crq pns11 vmb vvi dt n2 pp-f po31 j n1. (34) sermon (DIV2) 779 Page 374
6634 Now these mercies, or good things being such as are suited to the necessities of our bodies here in this life, Now these Mercies, or good things being such as Are suited to the necessities of our bodies Here in this life, av d n2, cc j n2 vbg d c-acp vbr vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n2 av p-acp d n1, (34) sermon (DIV2) 781 Page 375
6616 This being the thing which I conceive chiefly intended in this metaphorical expression, I shall spend a little time in the explication of it. This being the thing which I conceive chiefly intended in this metaphorical expression, I shall spend a little time in the explication of it. d vbg dt n1 r-crq pns11 vvb av-jn vvn p-acp d j n1, pns11 vmb vvi dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. (34) sermon (DIV2) 779 Page 374
6617 The Scripture speaking much of Gods presence with, and absence from his people, his being with them, or forsaking them, and departure from them; The Scripture speaking much of God's presence with, and absence from his people, his being with them, or forsaking them, and departure from them; dt n1 vvg d pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp, cc n1 p-acp po31 n1, po31 vbg p-acp pno32, cc vvg pno32, cc n1 p-acp pno32; (34) sermon (DIV2) 779 Page 374
6618 that you may in some measure understand those phrases, Consider, that you may in Some measure understand those phrases, Consider, cst pn22 vmb p-acp d n1 vvi d n2, vvb, (34) sermon (DIV2) 779 Page 374
6619 1. There is a presence of the Divine Essence, in all places, in respect of which it is said, The Lord filleth Heaven and Earth. 1. There is a presence of the Divine Essence, in all places, in respect of which it is said, The Lord fills Heaven and Earth. crd pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, p-acp d n2, p-acp n1 pp-f r-crq pn31 vbz vvn, dt n1 vvz n1 cc n1. (34) sermon (DIV2) 780 Page 375
6620 In respect of this he is never far from any of us, he is neither shut up in, In respect of this he is never Far from any of us, he is neither shut up in, p-acp n1 pp-f d pns31 vbz av-x av-j p-acp d pp-f pno12, pns31 vbz av-dx vvn a-acp p-acp, (34) sermon (DIV2) 780 Page 375
6621 nor shut out of any place, nor is he more present in one place, then he is in another, according to that barbarous verse. nor shut out of any place, nor is he more present in one place, then he is in Another, according to that barbarous verse. ccx vvd av pp-f d n1, ccx vbz pns31 av-dc j p-acp crd n1, cs pns31 vbz p-acp j-jn, vvg p-acp d j n1. (34) sermon (DIV2) 780 Page 375
6622 Enter, praesenter, Deus est & ubique potenter. God is every where in respect of his being, essential presence, and power. Enter, praesenter, Deus est & ubique potenter. God is every where in respect of his being, essential presence, and power. vvb, n1, fw-la fw-la cc fw-la fw-la. np1 vbz d c-crq p-acp n1 pp-f po31 vbg, j n1, cc n1. (34) sermon (DIV2) 780 Page 375
6623 2. There is a presence of the Divine goodness; it's communicative goodness, for there is an essential goodness which can never be separated from it, wherever the divine being is, there is infinite goodness; but there is in God not only a goodness of perfection, which is essential to God, 2. There is a presence of the Divine Goodness; it's communicative Goodness, for there is an essential Goodness which can never be separated from it, wherever the divine being is, there is infinite Goodness; but there is in God not only a Goodness of perfection, which is essential to God, crd pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1; pn31|vbz j n1, p-acp pc-acp vbz dt j n1 r-crq vmb av-x vbi vvn p-acp pn31, c-crq dt j-jn vbg vbz, a-acp vbz j n1; p-acp pc-acp vbz p-acp np1 xx av-j dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vbz j p-acp np1, (34) sermon (DIV2) 781 Page 375
6624 and inseparable from him, but a goodness of bounty and beneficence, which is nothing else but the goodness of God affecting the creature, and inseparable from him, but a Goodness of bounty and beneficence, which is nothing Else but the Goodness of God affecting the creature, cc j p-acp pno31, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, r-crq vbz pix av cc-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg dt n1, (34) sermon (DIV2) 781 Page 375
6625 and flowing out upon the creature; now this dependeth upon the will of God. He sheweth mercy where he will shew mercy. and flowing out upon the creature; now this dependeth upon the will of God. He shows mercy where he will show mercy. cc vvg av p-acp dt n1; av d vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. pns31 vvz n1 c-crq pns31 vmb vvi n1. (34) sermon (DIV2) 781 Page 375
6626 Thus God is said to be present, where he sheweth mercy and kindness, and to be absent where he with-holdeth his acts of kindness. Thus God is said to be present, where he shows mercy and kindness, and to be absent where he withholdeth his acts of kindness. av np1 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi j, c-crq pns31 vvz n1 cc n1, cc pc-acp vbi j c-crq pns31 j po31 n2 pp-f n1. (34) sermon (DIV2) 781 Page 375
6627 Thus the Saints in Heaven are said to be ever with the Lord in Heaven, Thus the Saints in Heaven Are said to be ever with the Lord in Heaven, av dt n2 p-acp n1 vbr vvn pc-acp vbi av p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, (34) sermon (DIV2) 781 Page 375
6628 because they shall be ever under the fullest manifestations of his glory and goodness, and the damned are said to depart from God, because they are never like more to see him, Because they shall be ever under the Fullest manifestations of his glory and Goodness, and the damned Are said to depart from God, Because they Are never like more to see him, c-acp pns32 vmb vbi av p-acp dt js n2 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, cc dt n-vvn vbr vvn p-acp vvb p-acp np1, c-acp pns32 vbr av-x av-j av-dc pc-acp vvi pno31, (34) sermon (DIV2) 781 Page 375
6629 or feel him in any manifestations of his mercy and goodness, the shewing of mercy and goodness is so natural to God, or feel him in any manifestations of his mercy and Goodness, the showing of mercy and Goodness is so natural to God, cc vvb pno31 p-acp d n2 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, dt vvg pp-f n1 cc n1 vbz av j p-acp np1, (34) sermon (DIV2) 781 Page 375
6630 so much his proper work and delight, that he is said to be wholly absent from them, to whom he will never more shew kindness and mercy. so much his proper work and delight, that he is said to be wholly absent from them, to whom he will never more show kindness and mercy. av av-d po31 j n1 cc n1, cst pns31 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi av-jn j p-acp pno32, p-acp ro-crq pns31 vmb av-x av-dc vvi n1 cc n1. (34) sermon (DIV2) 781 Page 375
6631 So as to this life, God is said to be present with a people, when he sheweth them goodness, So as to this life, God is said to be present with a people, when he shows them Goodness, av c-acp p-acp d n1, np1 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi j p-acp dt n1, c-crq pns31 vvz pno32 n1, (34) sermon (DIV2) 781 Page 375
6632 and mercy, to be departed, and to be absent from them ▪ when he with-holdeth from them such dispensations, and mercy, to be departed, and to be absent from them ▪ when he withholdeth from them such dispensations, cc n1, pc-acp vbi vvn, cc pc-acp vbi j p-acp pno32 ▪ q-crq pns31 j p-acp pno32 d n2, (34) sermon (DIV2) 781 Page 375
6633 as they have formerly enjoyed, and are suited and proper to their wants, or desires. as they have formerly enjoyed, and Are suited and proper to their Wants, or Desires. c-acp pns32 vhb av-j vvn, cc vbr vvn cc j p-acp po32 n2, cc n2. (34) sermon (DIV2) 781 Page 375
6635 or of our Souls, the first of which we usually call the good things of common providence. The latter, the good things of special grace. God is said to be present with, or of our Souls, the First of which we usually call the good things of Common providence. The latter, the good things of special grace. God is said to be present with, cc pp-f po12 n2, dt ord pp-f r-crq pns12 av-j vvb dt j n2 pp-f j n1. dt d, dt j n2 pp-f j n1. np1 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi j p-acp, (34) sermon (DIV2) 781 Page 375
6636 or absent from his people, with respect to the one, or to the other; with respect to the good things of common providence, God is present with a people, or absent from his people, with respect to the one, or to the other; with respect to the good things of Common providence, God is present with a people, cc j p-acp po31 n1, p-acp n1 p-acp dt pi, cc p-acp dt j-jn; p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f j n1, np1 vbz j p-acp dt n1, (34) sermon (DIV2) 781 Page 375
6637 when he goeth forth with their Armies, gives them peace, and plenty, success in business, prosperity in their tradings and commerce; when he Goes forth with their Armies, gives them peace, and plenty, success in business, Prosperity in their tradings and commerce; c-crq pns31 vvz av p-acp po32 n2, vvz pno32 n1, cc n1, n1 p-acp n1, n1 p-acp po32 n2 cc n1; (34) sermon (DIV2) 781 Page 375
6638 and on the other side, he is said to be absent from them, and to be departed from them, and on the other side, he is said to be absent from them, and to be departed from them, cc p-acp dt j-jn n1, pns31 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi j p-acp pno32, cc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno32, (34) sermon (DIV2) 781 Page 376
6639 when he goeth not forth with their Armies, but makes them to fall before their enemies, when he Goes not forth with their Armies, but makes them to fallen before their enemies, c-crq pns31 vvz xx av p-acp po32 n2, cc-acp vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n2, (34) sermon (DIV2) 781 Page 376
6640 when he sends amongst them famine, and pestilence, &c. Thus as to particular persons, as God is said to be present with persons, when he sends among them famine, and pestilence, etc. Thus as to particular Persons, as God is said to be present with Persons, c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp pno32 n1, cc n1, av av c-acp p-acp j n2, c-acp np1 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi j p-acp n2, (34) sermon (DIV2) 781 Page 376
6641 when he upholdeth their Souls in life, their bodies in health, when he blesseth them in their businesses, when he upholds their Souls in life, their bodies in health, when he Blesses them in their businesses, c-crq pns31 vvz po32 n2 p-acp n1, po32 n2 p-acp n1, c-crq pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp po32 n2, (34) sermon (DIV2) 781 Page 376
6642 and relations, and maketh the works of their hands to prosper; and relations, and makes the works of their hands to prosper; cc n2, cc vv2 dt n2 pp-f po32 n2 pc-acp vvi; (34) sermon (DIV2) 781 Page 376
6643 so he is said to have forsaken them, and to be departed from them, when he leaves them to sicknesses, blasts them in their Estates, &c. thus Gods presence, so he is said to have forsaken them, and to be departed from them, when he leaves them to Sicknesses, blasts them in their Estates, etc. thus God's presence, av pns31 vbz vvn pc-acp vhi vvn pno32, cc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno32, c-crq pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp n2, vvz pno32 p-acp po32 n2, av av npg1 n1, (34) sermon (DIV2) 781 Page 376
6644 and being with his people, his absence, forsaking of, and departing from a people, or person, are often taken in holy writ. and being with his people, his absence, forsaking of, and departing from a people, or person, Are often taken in holy writ. cc vbg p-acp po31 n1, po31 n1, vvg pp-f, cc vvg p-acp dt n1, cc n1, vbr av vvn p-acp j n1. (34) sermon (DIV2) 781 Page 376
6645 Thus God may be present with the very worst of men, thus he may be absent, Thus God may be present with the very worst of men, thus he may be absent, av np1 vmb vbi j p-acp dt av js pp-f n2, av pns31 vmb vbi j, (34) sermon (DIV2) 781 Page 376
6646 and depart from the very best of his people. and depart from the very best of his people. cc vvi p-acp dt av js pp-f po31 n1. (34) sermon (DIV2) 781 Page 376
6647 But then there is a presence of God with men and women, with respect to the good things of special grace. But then there is a presence of God with men and women, with respect to the good things of special grace. p-acp av pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n2 cc n2, p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f j n1. (34) sermon (DIV2) 782 Page 376
6648 Now these things again are such as are either absolutely necessary to salvation; Or, 2. Such influences, as though they be not absolutely necessary to the salvation of the Soul, yet do highly accommodate the Soul in its way to Heaven. Now these things again Are such as Are either absolutely necessary to salvation; Or, 2. Such influences, as though they be not absolutely necessary to the salvation of the Soul, yet do highly accommodate the Soul in its Way to Heaven. av d n2 av vbr d c-acp vbr d av-j j p-acp n1; cc, crd d n2, c-acp cs pns32 vbb xx av-j j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, av vdb av-j vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1. (34) sermon (DIV2) 782 Page 376
6649 Of the first sort are the graces of justification, and of Regeneration, & Sanctification; without these the Soul can never enter into the Kingdom, Of the First sort Are the graces of justification, and of Regeneration, & Sanctification; without these the Soul can never enter into the Kingdom, pp-f dt ord n1 vbr dt n2 pp-f n1, cc pp-f n1, cc n1; p-acp d dt n1 vmb av-x vvi p-acp dt n1, (34) sermon (DIV2) 782 Page 376
6650 as to these therefore God is always present with, never absent from the Souls of any whom he hath chosen, as to these Therefore God is always present with, never absent from the Souls of any whom he hath chosen, c-acp p-acp d av np1 vbz av j p-acp, av-x j p-acp dt n2 pp-f d r-crq pns31 vhz vvn, (34) sermon (DIV2) 782 Page 376
6651 and called out of darkness into light; in that sense the promise doth, and ever shall hold true; and called out of darkness into Light; in that sense the promise does, and ever shall hold true; cc vvd av pp-f n1 p-acp n1; p-acp d n1 dt n1 vdz, cc av vmb vvi j; (34) sermon (DIV2) 782 Page 376
6652 He will never leave his people, nor forsakethem. He will never leave his people, nor forsakethem. pns31 vmb av-x vvi po31 n1, ccx n1. (34) sermon (DIV2) 782 Page 376
6669 and the same parts of it are affected at some times more than others. and the same parts of it Are affected At Some times more than Others. cc dt d n2 pp-f pn31 vbr vvn p-acp d n2 av-dc cs n2-jn. (34) sermon (DIV2) 782 Page 377
6670 So as to spiritual influences, though he alwaies vouchsafeth such a presence of his gracious influences, So as to spiritual influences, though he always vouchsafeth such a presence of his gracious influences, av c-acp p-acp j n2, cs pns31 av vvz d dt n1 pp-f po31 j n2, (34) sermon (DIV2) 782 Page 377
6653 But now there are other influences of grace, exceeding pleasant, & of high advantage, & accomodation to the Soul in its way to Heaven, such are further degrees of strength, and ability, further freedom, l•fe, and activity, and chearfulne•s in the service of God, p•ace of conscience, and joy in the Holy Ghost, these are not absolutely necessary unto eternal life, But now there Are other influences of grace, exceeding pleasant, & of high advantage, & accommodation to the Soul in its Way to Heaven, such Are further Degrees of strength, and ability, further freedom, l•fe, and activity, and chearfulne•s in the service of God, p•ace of conscience, and joy in the Holy Ghost, these Are not absolutely necessary unto Eternal life, p-acp av a-acp vbr j-jn n2 pp-f n1, vvg j, cc pp-f j n1, cc n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1, d vbr jc n2 pp-f n1, cc n1, jc n1, n1, cc n1, cc vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, n1 pp-f n1, cc vvb p-acp dt j n1, d vbr xx av-j j p-acp j n1, (34) sermon (DIV2) 782 Page 376
6654 and salvation, nor to the upholding of spiritual life in the Soul, the want of them is only afflictive to the Soul, and salvation, nor to the upholding of spiritual life in the Soul, the want of them is only afflictive to the Soul, cc n1, ccx p-acp dt vvg pp-f j n1 p-acp dt n1, dt n1 pp-f pno32 vbz j j p-acp dt n1, (34) sermon (DIV2) 782 Page 376
6655 and incumbers it in its spiritual life, without a total destruction of it; and encumbers it in its spiritual life, without a total destruction of it; cc n2 pn31 p-acp po31 j n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pn31; (34) sermon (DIV2) 782 Page 376
6656 as to these, God giveth more or less to the Souls of his people, and to the same Souls, more or less at one time then at another, as to these, God gives more or less to the Souls of his people, and to the same Souls, more or less At one time then At Another, c-acp p-acp d, np1 vvz dc cc av-dc p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, cc p-acp dt d n2, av-dc cc av-dc p-acp crd n1 av p-acp j-jn, (34) sermon (DIV2) 782 Page 376
6657 and so is said to be present, or absent from them, according to the greater or lesser degrees of these influences which he vouchsafeth unto them, and so is said to be present, or absent from them, according to the greater or lesser Degrees of these influences which he vouchsafeth unto them, cc av vbz vvn pc-acp vbi j, cc j p-acp pno32, vvg p-acp dt jc cc jc n2 pp-f d n2 r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp pno32, (34) sermon (DIV2) 782 Page 376
6658 and those Souls may be said to be brought into the Lords Chambers, to whom he vouchsafeth greater degrees of these gracious influences, and those Souls may be said to be under desertions, forsaken of God, to whom the Lord denieth such degrees of these influences, and those Souls may be said to be brought into the lords Chambers, to whom he vouchsafeth greater Degrees of these gracious influences, and those Souls may be said to be under desertions, forsaken of God, to whom the Lord Denieth such Degrees of these influences, cc d n2 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 n2, p-acp ro-crq pns31 vvz jc n2 pp-f d j n2, cc d n2 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vbi p-acp n2, vvn pp-f np1, p-acp ro-crq dt n1 vvz d n2 pp-f d n2, (34) sermon (DIV2) 782 Page 377
6659 as either themselves have before enjoyed, or others do enjoy. as either themselves have before enjoyed, or Others do enjoy. c-acp d px32 vhb a-acp vvn, cc n2-jn vdb vvi. (34) sermon (DIV2) 782 Page 377
6660 As to these God is very various in his dispensations, they being such dispensations, as God upon the covenant of grace is left at liberty to dispense out to the Souls of his people, As to these God is very various in his dispensations, they being such dispensations, as God upon the Covenant of grace is left At liberty to dispense out to the Souls of his people, p-acp p-acp d np1 vbz av j p-acp po31 n2, pns32 vbg d n2, c-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi av p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, (34) sermon (DIV2) 782 Page 377
6661 or to with-hold from them according to his own good pleasure, and wisdom, and which accordingly he doth dispense out in pursute of the design of his own glory, or to withhold from them according to his own good pleasure, and Wisdom, and which accordingly he does dispense out in pursuit of the Design of his own glory, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 vvg p-acp po31 d j n1, cc n1, cc r-crq av-vvg pns31 vdz vvi av p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1, (34) sermon (DIV2) 782 Page 377
6662 and as according to his infinite knowledge and wisdom, he seeth will be most for the good of his people; and as according to his infinite knowledge and Wisdom, he sees will be most for the good of his people; cc c-acp vvg p-acp po31 j n1 cc n1, pns31 vvz vmb vbi ds p-acp dt j pp-f po31 n1; (34) sermon (DIV2) 782 Page 377
6663 when God dispenseth out more of these, he is said to be more present with the Souls of his people, when God dispenseth out more of these, he is said to be more present with the Souls of his people, c-crq np1 vvz av av-dc pp-f d, pns31 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi av-dc j p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, (34) sermon (DIV2) 782 Page 377
6664 when he more with-holdeth them, he is said to be absent, not that at any time he is wholly absent from the Souls of his people, when he more withholdeth them, he is said to be absent, not that At any time he is wholly absent from the Souls of his people, c-crq pns31 av-dc j pno32, pns31 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi j, xx cst p-acp d n1 pns31 vbz av-jn j p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, (34) sermon (DIV2) 782 Page 377
6665 as to his gracious presence (for without that they were able to do nothing) the seed of God abiding in the Soul, must be upheld in its life, as to his gracious presence (for without that they were able to do nothing) the seed of God abiding in the Soul, must be upheld in its life, c-acp p-acp po31 j n1 (c-acp p-acp cst pns32 vbdr j pc-acp vdi pix) dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp dt n1, vmb vbi vvn p-acp po31 n1, (34) sermon (DIV2) 782 Page 377
6666 and cherished by the influence of the Sun of righteousness upon the Soul; and cherished by the influence of the Sun of righteousness upon the Soul; cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1; (34) sermon (DIV2) 782 Page 377
6667 but as God, though he be alwaies present in the world, by his essential presence, yet doth not alwaies shew forth his power in upholding, but as God, though he be always present in the world, by his essential presence, yet does not always show forth his power in upholding, cc-acp c-acp np1, cs pns31 vbb av j p-acp dt n1, p-acp po31 j n1, av vdz xx av vvi av po31 n1 p-acp vvg, (34) sermon (DIV2) 782 Page 377
6668 and preserving this or that part of it, no not the same parts of it, which is the reason of that sickness and mortality, with which some parts of it are affected more than others, and preserving this or that part of it, no not the same parts of it, which is the reason of that sickness and mortality, with which Some parts of it Are affected more than Others, cc vvg d cc d n1 pp-f pn31, uh-dx xx dt d n2 pp-f pn31, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f d n1 cc n1, p-acp r-crq d n2 pp-f pn31 vbr vvn av-dc cs n2-jn, (34) sermon (DIV2) 782 Page 377
6671 as shall keep up spiritual life in the Soul, yet for further gradual influences (the want of which is yet consistent with spiritual life in the Soul) the Lord granteth, as shall keep up spiritual life in the Soul, yet for further gradual influences (the want of which is yet consistent with spiritual life in the Soul) the Lord grants, c-acp vmb vvi a-acp j n1 p-acp dt n1, av c-acp av-j j-jn n2 (dt n1 pp-f r-crq vbz av j p-acp j n1 p-acp dt n1) dt n1 vvz, (34) sermon (DIV2) 782 Page 377
6672 or with holdeth them, according to his own will, guided by his infinite wisdom, with respect to the great ends of his own glory, and his peoples good. or with holds them, according to his own will, guided by his infinite Wisdom, with respect to the great ends of his own glory, and his peoples good. cc p-acp vvz pno32, vvg p-acp po31 d n1, vvn p-acp po31 j n1, p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po31 d n1, cc po31 ng1 j. (34) sermon (DIV2) 782 Page 377
6673 And the Lords withdrawings of this nature, are the cause of all the Souls sickness, And the lords withdrawings of this nature, Are the cause of all the Souls sickness, cc dt n2 n2-vvg pp-f d n1, vbr dt n1 pp-f d dt n2 n1, (34) sermon (DIV2) 782 Page 377
6674 and spiritual distempers, upon this are the grievous complaints of the people of God, of the strength of their corruptions, the violence of temptations, their deadness, and spiritual distempers, upon this Are the grievous complaints of the people of God, of the strength of their corruptions, the violence of temptations, their deadness, cc j n2, p-acp d vbr dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, pp-f dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, dt n1 pp-f n2, po32 n1, (34) sermon (DIV2) 782 Page 377
6675 and inactivity to, & in the operations of the spiritual llfe, their heaviness, sadness, and want of comfort. and inactivity to, & in the operations of the spiritual llfe, their heaviness, sadness, and want of Comfort. cc n1 p-acp, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j n1, po32 n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f n1. (34) sermon (DIV2) 782 Page 377
6676 When the Lord granteth out to any of the Souls of his people more of these influences, When the Lord grants out to any of the Souls of his people more of these influences, c-crq dt n1 vvz av p-acp d pp-f dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 av-dc pp-f d n2, (34) sermon (DIV2) 782 Page 377
6677 then he may be said to bring them into his Chambers; when they find more internal strength to the performance of their duties, that their meditation of God is more sweet to them, they can believe with less doubting, pray with more faith, more fervour, less distraction; then he may be said to bring them into his Chambers; when they find more internal strength to the performance of their duties, that their meditation of God is more sweet to them, they can believe with less doubting, pray with more faith, more fervour, less distraction; cs pns31 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp po31 n2; c-crq pns32 vvb dc j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, cst po32 n1 pp-f np1 vbz n1 j p-acp pno32, pns32 vmb vvi p-acp av-dc vvg, vvb p-acp dc n1, dc n1, dc n1; (34) sermon (DIV2) 782 Page 378
6678 when they find more strength against motions to sin, more ability and courage to suffer for the name of God, when they find more strength against motions to since, more ability and courage to suffer for the name of God, c-crq pns32 vvb dc n1 p-acp n2 p-acp n1, dc n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (34) sermon (DIV2) 782 Page 378
6679 when they find their Souls more ready to, more free, and chearful in their duty, when they find their Souls more ready to, more free, and cheerful in their duty, c-crq pns32 vvb po32 n2 av-dc j p-acp, av-dc j, cc j p-acp po32 n1, (34) sermon (DIV2) 782 Page 378
6680 when they find more serenity, peace, and comfort within, than they have formerly experienced, then may the Lord be said to have brought them into his Chambers, the Chambers of his presence, when these abate, when they find more serenity, peace, and Comfort within, than they have formerly experienced, then may the Lord be said to have brought them into his Chambers, the Chambers of his presence, when these abate, c-crq pns32 vvb dc n1, n1, cc vvi a-acp, cs pns32 vhb av-j vvn, av vmb dt n1 vbb vvn pc-acp vhi vvn pno32 p-acp po31 n2, dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, c-crq d vvb, (34) sermon (DIV2) 782 Page 378
6681 and the Soul lives, and no more but lives, complaining that it is without strength, ready to be overthrown by every motion of lust, by every forreign temptation, that the thoughts of God are troublesome to it, it may be terrible that it moves heavily, it doth something of its duty, and the Soul lives, and no more but lives, complaining that it is without strength, ready to be overthrown by every motion of lust, by every foreign temptation, that the thoughts of God Are troublesome to it, it may be terrible that it moves heavily, it does something of its duty, cc dt n1 vvz, cc dx dc p-acp n2, vvg cst pn31 vbz p-acp n1, j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, p-acp d j n1, cst dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr j p-acp pn31, pn31 vmb vbi j cst pn31 vvz av-j, pn31 vdz pi pp-f po31 n1, (34) sermon (DIV2) 782 Page 378
6682 but it is rather its task, and burthen, than its pleasure and delight, its heart is sad, but it is rather its task, and burden, than its pleasure and delight, its heart is sad, cc-acp pn31 vbz av-c po31 n1, cc n1, cs po31 n1 cc n1, po31 n1 vbz j, (34) sermon (DIV2) 782 Page 378
6683 and heavy, and dejected, in such cases as these. Now God is present with the Soul that is his, for he dwelleth in it, and heavy, and dejected, in such cases as these. Now God is present with the Soul that is his, for he dwells in it, cc j, cc vvn, p-acp d n2 c-acp d. av np1 vbz j p-acp dt n1 cst vbz png31, c-acp pns31 vvz p-acp pn31, (34) sermon (DIV2) 782 Page 378
6684 but he entertaineth it as it were in his low Rooms. but he entertaineth it as it were in his low Rooms. cc-acp pns31 vvz pn31 c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp po31 j n2. (34) sermon (DIV2) 782 Page 378
6685 Cubiculum (saith Bernard upon the Text) est locus ubi vere quiescens & quietus Deus cernitur. Cubiculum (Says Bernard upon the Text) est locus ubi vere quiescens & quietus Deus cernitur. np1 (vvz np1 p-acp dt n1) fw-la fw-la fw-la vvi n1 cc n1 fw-la fw-la. (34) sermon (DIV2) 782 Page 378
6686 The Chamber is a place where the Soul seeth God, quiet, and at rest. The Chamber is a place where the Soul sees God, quiet, and At rest. dt n1 vbz dt n1 c-crq dt n1 vvz np1, j-jn, cc p-acp n1. (34) sermon (DIV2) 782 Page 378
6687 Sometimes the Soul apprehendeth God as it were returned to his place (to speak in the Prophets Dialect) as it were risen up from the Soul, Sometime the Soul apprehendeth God as it were returned to his place (to speak in the prophets Dialect) as it were risen up from the Soul, av dt n1 vvz np1 c-acp pn31 vbdr vvn p-acp po31 n1 (pc-acp vvi p-acp dt ng1 n1) c-acp pn31 vbdr vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1, (34) sermon (DIV2) 782 Page 378
6722 And doubtless there may be to some particular Souls, some more revelations of what God intends to do in the world, And doubtless there may be to Some particular Souls, Some more revelations of what God intends to do in the world, cc av-j a-acp vmb vbi p-acp d j n2, d dc n2 pp-f r-crq np1 vvz pc-acp vdi p-acp dt n1, (34) sermon (DIV2) 784 Page 380
6688 and returned to Heaven, only to be found there, by fasting, and weeping, and earnest seeking after him; it apprehends God as angry, and not at rest in it; and returned to Heaven, only to be found there, by fasting, and weeping, and earnest seeking After him; it apprehends God as angry, and not At rest in it; cc vvd p-acp n1, av-j pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp, p-acp vvg, cc vvg, cc j vvg p-acp pno31; pn31 vvz np1 p-acp j, cc xx p-acp n1 p-acp pn31; (34) sermon (DIV2) 782 Page 378
6689 sometimes it discerns him at rest in it, the Soul can say, Lo this is my God, I have waited for him, I have waited for him, I will rejoice, sometime it discerns him At rest in it, the Soul can say, Lo this is my God, I have waited for him, I have waited for him, I will rejoice, av pn31 vvz pno31 p-acp vvb p-acp pn31, dt n1 vmb vvi, np1 d vbz po11 n1, pns11 vhb vvn p-acp pno31, pns11 vhb vvn p-acp pno31, pns11 vmb vvi, (34) sermon (DIV2) 782 Page 378
6690 and be glad in his Salvation, then the Soul returneth unto its rest, Psal. 116. 7. Return unto thy rest O my Soul (saith David) for the Lord hath dealt graciously with thee. and be glad in his Salvation, then the Soul returns unto its rest, Psalm 116. 7. Return unto thy rest Oh my Soul (Says David) for the Lord hath dealt graciously with thee. cc vbi j p-acp po31 n1, av dt n1 vvz p-acp po31 n1, np1 crd crd vvb p-acp po21 n1 uh po11 n1 (vvz np1) p-acp dt n1 vhz vvn av-j p-acp pno21. (34) sermon (DIV2) 782 Page 378
6691 When God is at rest in the Soul, then is the Soul at rest within itself, When God is At rest in the Soul, then is the Soul At rest within itself, c-crq np1 vbz p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, av vbz dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp px31, (34) sermon (DIV2) 782 Page 378
6692 then hath the King brought the Soul into his Chambers. then hath the King brought the Soul into his Chambers. av vhz dt n1 vvd dt n1 p-acp po31 n2. (34) sermon (DIV2) 782 Page 378
6693 David when he was under apprehensions that the Lord sustained him, resolves to lay himself down in peace, and sleep, Psal. 4. 7. God had dealt graciously with him. David when he was under apprehensions that the Lord sustained him, resolves to lay himself down in peace, and sleep, Psalm 4. 7. God had dealt graciously with him. np1 c-crq pns31 vbds p-acp n2 cst dt n1 vvd pno31, vvz pc-acp vvi px31 a-acp p-acp n1, cc vvb, np1 crd crd np1 vhd vvn av-j p-acp pno31. (34) sermon (DIV2) 782 Page 378
6694 These now are the Kings Chambers, and what I conceive to be here chiefly intended. 5. Gregory hath another notion of these Chambers. These now Are the Kings Chambers, and what I conceive to be Here chiefly intended. 5. Gregory hath Another notion of these Chambers. np1 av vbr dt n2 n2, cc r-crq pns11 vvb pc-acp vbi av av-jn vvn. crd np1 vhz j-jn n1 pp-f d n2. (34) sermon (DIV2) 782 Page 378
6695 What (saith he) should we understand by these Chambers but the mysteries of holy contemplations? The Astronomer indeed, that spends his time in the contemplation of the Stars, chuseth the roof of the House, What (Says he) should we understand by these Chambers but the Mysteres of holy contemplations? The Astronomer indeed, that spends his time in the contemplation of the Stars, chooseth the roof of the House, q-crq (vvz pns31) vmd pns12 vvi p-acp d n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n2? dt n1 av, cst vvz po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (34) sermon (DIV2) 783 Page 378
6696 or some lofty room, for his contemplation, and we all chuse the highest places of the House, or Some lofty room, for his contemplation, and we all choose the highest places of the House, cc d j n1, p-acp po31 n1, cc pns12 av-d vvi dt js n2 pp-f dt n1, (34) sermon (DIV2) 783 Page 379
6697 for our prospects of things afar off, and all contemplative Persons chuse Chambers, as places of privacy for their contemplations ▪ When the Lord raiseth the Soul to further degrees of spiritual-mindedness, and gives the Soul a power further to contemplate him in his Divine Nature and goodness, for our prospects of things afar off, and all contemplative Persons choose Chambers, as places of privacy for their contemplations ▪ When the Lord Raiseth the Soul to further Degrees of spiritual-mindedness, and gives the Soul a power further to contemplate him in his Divine Nature and Goodness, p-acp po12 n2 pp-f n2 av a-acp, cc d j n2 vvb n2, c-acp n2 pp-f n1 p-acp po32 n2 ▪ c-crq dt n1 vvz dt n1 p-acp jc n2 pp-f j, cc vvz dt n1 dt n1 av-jc pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp po31 j-jn n1 cc n1, (34) sermon (DIV2) 783 Page 379
6698 then he may be said to have brought the Soul into his Chambers. There is a time when the Soul remembreth God, then he may be said to have brought the Soul into his Chambers. There is a time when the Soul Remember God, cs pns31 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vhi vvn dt n1 p-acp po31 n2. pc-acp vbz dt n1 c-crq dt n1 vvz np1, (34) sermon (DIV2) 783 Page 379
6699 and is troubled (thus it was with the Psalmist, Psal. 77. 3.) Another time when the meditation of God is sweet to the Soul (so it was with David, Psal. 104. 34.) when the Soul is able to meditate of God without distractions, and is troubled (thus it was with the Psalmist, Psalm 77. 3.) another time when the meditation of God is sweet to the Soul (so it was with David, Psalm 104. 34.) when the Soul is able to meditate of God without distractions, cc vbz vvn (av pn31 vbds p-acp dt n1, np1 crd crd) j-jn n1 c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz j p-acp dt n1 (av pn31 vbds p-acp np1, np1 crd crd) c-crq dt n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi pp-f np1 p-acp n2, (34) sermon (DIV2) 783 Page 379
6700 or disturbance, and can fit alone, and fancy that it seeth even the Heavens open, and beholdeth the glory of God, and its Redeemers arms open to receive it; or disturbance, and can fit alone, and fancy that it sees even the Heavens open, and beholdeth the glory of God, and its Redeemer's arms open to receive it; cc n1, cc vmb vvi av-j, cc n1 cst pn31 vvz av dt ng1 j, cc vvz dt n1 pp-f np1, cc po31 ng1 n2 j pc-acp vvi pn31; (34) sermon (DIV2) 783 Page 379
6701 and there is another time, when it is not able to lift up an Eye to God, and there is Another time, when it is not able to lift up an Eye to God, cc pc-acp vbz j-jn n1, c-crq pn31 vbz xx j pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1 p-acp np1, (34) sermon (DIV2) 783 Page 379
6702 nor to behold him with any pleasing aspect. nor to behold him with any pleasing aspect. ccx pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp d j-vvg n1. (34) sermon (DIV2) 783 Page 379
6703 When the Soul is in the former state, then the King may be said to have brought the Soul into his Chambers, When the Soul is in the former state, then the King may be said to have brought the Soul into his Chambers, c-crq dt n1 vbz p-acp dt j n1, cs dt n1 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vhi vvn dt n1 p-acp po31 n2, (34) sermon (DIV2) 783 Page 379
6704 but this the observing person will see sell under the aforementioned consideration. but this the observing person will see fell under the aforementioned consideration. cc-acp d dt j-vvg n1 vmb vvi vvi p-acp dt j n1. (34) sermon (DIV2) 783 Page 379
6705 Lastly, There are yet some other Chambers, into which God sometimes brings the Souls of his people, in the description of which I will not enlarge, Lastly, There Are yet Some other Chambers, into which God sometime brings the Souls of his people, in the description of which I will not enlarge, ord, pc-acp vbr av d j-jn n2, p-acp r-crq np1 av vvz dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f r-crq pns11 vmb xx vvi, (34) sermon (DIV2) 784 Page 379
6706 because they are more peculiar Closets into which God hath taken, and may (for ought I know) yet take the Souls of some particular Servants of his, into which believers in general cannot expect to be brought, they being such as God in all times hath been pleased, Because they Are more peculiar Closets into which God hath taken, and may (for ought I know) yet take the Souls of Some particular Servants of his, into which believers in general cannot expect to be brought, they being such as God in all times hath been pleased, c-acp pns32 vbr av-dc j n2 p-acp r-crq np1 vhz vvn, cc vmb (c-acp pi pns11 vvb) av vvb dt n2 pp-f d j n2 pp-f png31, p-acp r-crq n2 p-acp n1 vmbx vvi pc-acp vbi vvn, pns32 vbg d c-acp np1 p-acp d n2 vhz vbn vvn, (34) sermon (DIV2) 784 Page 379
6707 but to take some few of his people into, and generally such, as he hath designed to make some more publick use of in the world; but to take Some few of his people into, and generally such, as he hath designed to make Some more public use of in the world; cc-acp pc-acp vvi d d pp-f po31 n1 p-acp, cc av-j d, c-acp pns31 vhz vvn pc-acp vvi d dc j n1 pp-f p-acp dt n1; (34) sermon (DIV2) 784 Page 379
6708 I may call them Chambers of particular instruction. Before God had fully revealed his will in the holy Scriptures, written for our instruction, and consolation. I may call them Chambers of particular instruction. Before God had Fully revealed his will in the holy Scriptures, written for our instruction, and consolation. pns11 vmb vvi pno32 n2 pp-f j n1. p-acp np1 vhd av-j vvn po31 n1 p-acp dt j n2, vvn p-acp po12 n1, cc n1. (34) sermon (DIV2) 784 Page 379
6709 God was pleased at sundry times, and in divers manners (as the Apostle speaketh, Heb. 1. 1.) to speak unto the Fathers by the Prophets. God was pleased At sundry times, and in diverse manners (as the Apostle speaks, Hebrew 1. 1.) to speak unto the Father's by the prophets. np1 vbds vvn p-acp j n2, cc p-acp j n2 (c-acp dt n1 vvz, np1 crd crd) pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 p-acp dt n2. (34) sermon (DIV2) 784 Page 379
6710 Persons whom God admitted to a more special degree of fellowship, and communion with him, Persons whom God admitted to a more special degree of fellowship, and communion with him, np1 ro-crq np1 vvn p-acp dt av-dc j n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 p-acp pno31, (34) sermon (DIV2) 784 Page 379
6711 and sometimes more plainly, sometimes more typically, and darkly to instruct them concerning his mind and will, both concerning what they were to do, and sometime more plainly, sometime more typically, and darkly to instruct them Concerning his mind and will, both Concerning what they were to do, cc av av-dc av-j, av dc av-j, cc av-j pc-acp vvi pno32 vvg po31 n1 cc n1, d vvg r-crq pns32 vbdr pc-acp vdi, (34) sermon (DIV2) 784 Page 379
6712 and to avoid, and concerning what God intended to do in the world, or some particular place in it; and to avoid, and Concerning what God intended to do in the world, or Some particular place in it; cc pc-acp vvi, cc vvg r-crq np1 vvd pc-acp vdi p-acp dt n1, cc d j n1 p-acp pn31; (34) sermon (DIV2) 784 Page 379
6713 into these Chambers he took Abraham, when he did not hide from him what he intended to do to Sodom, and Moses, when he took him up into the Mount, and there gave him his law, instructing him in his, mind and will, that he might instruct the people under his charge, in these Chambers the Lord entertained Samuel, Elijah, Elisha; into these Chambers he took Abraham, when he did not hide from him what he intended to do to Sodom, and Moses, when he took him up into the Mount, and there gave him his law, instructing him in his, mind and will, that he might instruct the people under his charge, in these Chambers the Lord entertained Samuel, Elijah, Elisha; p-acp d n2 pns31 vvd np1, c-crq pns31 vdd xx vvi p-acp pno31 r-crq pns31 vvd pc-acp vdi p-acp np1, cc np1, c-crq pns31 vvd pno31 a-acp p-acp dt vvb, cc a-acp vvd pno31 po31 n1, vvg pno31 p-acp po31, n1 cc n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp d n2 dt n1 vvd np1, np1, np1; (34) sermon (DIV2) 784 Page 380
6714 Gad, and Nathan, and all the Seers, and Prophets of whom you read in the Old Testament, and after them the blessed Apostles, and some primitive Christians. Gad, and Nathan, and all the Seers, and prophets of whom you read in the Old Testament, and After them the blessed Apostles, and Some primitive Christians. n1, cc np1, cc d dt n2, cc n2 pp-f r-crq pn22 vvb p-acp dt j n1, cc p-acp pno32 dt j-vvn n2, cc d j np1. (34) sermon (DIV2) 784 Page 380
6715 But the bringing of any Souls now into these Chambers, is no matter of our faith, and expectation; But the bringing of any Souls now into these Chambers, is no matter of our faith, and expectation; p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f d n2 av p-acp d n2, vbz dx n1 pp-f po12 n1, cc n1; (34) sermon (DIV2) 784 Page 380
6716 though we must not limit the holy one of Israel, nor hath (that we know) he any where as to this limited himself; though we must not limit the holy one of Israel, nor hath (that we know) he any where as to this limited himself; cs pns12 vmb xx vvi dt j pi pp-f np1, ccx vhz (cst pns12 vvb) pns31 av-d c-crq c-acp p-acp d j-vvn px31; (34) sermon (DIV2) 784 Page 380
6717 indeed as to one part of the revelation he hath: indeed as to one part of the Revelation he hath: av c-acp p-acp crd n1 pp-f dt n1 pns31 vhz: (34) sermon (DIV2) 784 Page 380
6718 None can expect, nor have any new revelation of duty, for the holy Scriptures are a perfect rule, None can expect, nor have any new Revelation of duty, for the holy Scriptures Are a perfect Rule, pix vmb vvi, ccx vhb d j n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt j n2 vbr dt j n1, (34) sermon (DIV2) 784 Page 380
6719 and able to make the man of God wise to Salvation. and able to make the man of God wise to Salvation. cc j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 j p-acp n1. (34) sermon (DIV2) 784 Page 380
6720 But we may have a fuller revelation of what is revealed, and thus doubtless, there is a further discovery of duty in this, But we may have a fuller Revelation of what is revealed, and thus doubtless, there is a further discovery of duty in this, cc-acp pns12 vmb vhi dt jc n1 pp-f r-crq vbz vvn, cc av av-j, pc-acp vbz dt jc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d, (34) sermon (DIV2) 784 Page 380
6721 than in former ages, no new light of truth, but a new light in our Souls to discern the revelations of the word. than in former ages, no new Light of truth, but a new Light in our Souls to discern the revelations of the word. cs p-acp j n2, dx j j pp-f n1, cc-acp dt j n1 p-acp po12 n2 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (34) sermon (DIV2) 784 Page 380
6723 and as to his or their particular circumstances than others have, they are things we cannot expect, hope or believe for, and as to his or their particular Circumstances than Others have, they Are things we cannot expect, hope or believe for, cc c-acp p-acp png31 cc po32 j n2 cs n2-jn vhb, pns32 vbr n2 pns12 vmbx vvi, vvb cc vvi p-acp, (34) sermon (DIV2) 784 Page 380
6724 but what some may receive, and for the tryal of the truth of them, the issue must be expected, but what Some may receive, and for the trial of the truth of them, the issue must be expected, cc-acp q-crq d vmb vvi, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f pno32, dt n1 vmb vbi vvn, (34) sermon (DIV2) 784 Page 380
6725 and from that the truth of their revelations, and prophecies, must be judged. and from that the truth of their revelations, and prophecies, must be judged. cc p-acp d dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, cc n2, vmb vbi vvn. (34) sermon (DIV2) 784 Page 380
6726 And it seemeth by the answer of the Prophet Jeremy to Hananiah, that under the old dispensation, this was a piece of the Judgment, Jer. 28. 8, 9. The Prophets (saith he) which have been before me, And it seems by the answer of the Prophet Jeremiah to Hananiah, that under the old Dispensation, this was a piece of the Judgement, Jer. 28. 8, 9. The prophets (Says he) which have been before me, cc pn31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1 p-acp np1, cst p-acp dt j n1, d vbds dt n1 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd crd, crd dt ng1 (vvz pns31) r-crq vhb vbn p-acp pno11, (34) sermon (DIV2) 784 Page 380
6727 and thee of old, prophesied both against many Countries, and against great Kingdoms, of War, and thee of old, prophesied both against many Countries, and against great Kingdoms, of War, cc pno21 pp-f j, vvd d p-acp d n2, cc p-acp j n2, pp-f n1, (34) sermon (DIV2) 784 Page 380
6728 and of pestilence, the Prophet which prophesieth of peace, when the word of the Prophet shall come to pass, and of pestilence, the Prophet which Prophesieth of peace, when the word of the Prophet shall come to pass, cc pp-f n1, dt n1 r-crq vvz pp-f n1, c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi, (34) sermon (DIV2) 784 Page 380
6729 then shall the Prophet be known, that the Lord hath truly sent him. then shall the Prophet be known, that the Lord hath truly sent him. av vmb dt n1 vbb vvn, cst dt n1 vhz av-j vvn pno31. (34) sermon (DIV2) 784 Page 380
6730 Yet they must doubtless at that time have had some other way to discern a true Prophet from a false Prophet, Yet they must doubtless At that time have had Some other Way to discern a true Prophet from a false Prophet, av pns32 vmb av-j p-acp d n1 vhi vhn d j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp dt j n1, (34) sermon (DIV2) 784 Page 380
6731 how else could they have been charged with sin, in not hearkning to their voice, how Else could they have been charged with since, in not Harkening to their voice, c-crq av vmd pns32 vhb vbn vvn p-acp n1, p-acp xx vvg p-acp po32 n1, (34) sermon (DIV2) 784 Page 380
6732 unless it were in such things which they required them to do, or to avoid, in force of the law of God given them by Moses, for though some of them wrought miracles, unless it were in such things which they required them to do, or to avoid, in force of the law of God given them by Moses, for though Some of them wrought Miracles, cs pn31 vbdr p-acp d n2 r-crq pns32 vvd pno32 pc-acp vdi, cc pc-acp vvi, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vvn pno32 p-acp np1, c-acp cs d pp-f pno32 vvd n2, (34) sermon (DIV2) 784 Page 380
6733 as Moses, Elijah, Elisha, yet we read no such thing of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Daniel, &c. But whatever that way was, it is hidden from us, as Moses, Elijah, Elisha, yet we read no such thing of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekielem, daniel, etc. But whatever that Way was, it is hidden from us, c-acp np1, np1, np1, av pns12 vvb dx d n1 pp-f np1, np1, np1, np1, av p-acp r-crq cst n1 vbds, pn31 vbz vvn p-acp pno12, (34) sermon (DIV2) 784 Page 380
6734 & though I dare not but say that God may yet to some particular Servants of his, not only more fully and clearly reveal what he hath in his word revealed, so as they may more clearly understand the Scriptures, & though I Dare not but say that God may yet to Some particular Servants of his, not only more Fully and clearly reveal what he hath in his word revealed, so as they may more clearly understand the Scriptures, cc cs pns11 vvb xx cc-acp vvi cst np1 vmb av p-acp d j n2 pp-f png31, xx av-j dc av-j cc av-j vvi r-crq pns31 vhz p-acp po31 n1 vvn, av c-acp pns32 vmb av-dc av-j vvi dt n2, (34) sermon (DIV2) 784 Page 381
6735 and be more able to teach others, but also reveal his mind and will as to future contingencies, with reference to Nations, or Persons; and be more able to teach Others, but also reveal his mind and will as to future contingencies, with Referente to nations, or Persons; cc vbi av-dc j pc-acp vvi n2-jn, cc-acp av vvi po31 n1 cc vmb a-acp p-acp j-jn n2, p-acp n1 p-acp n2, cc n2; (34) sermon (DIV2) 784 Page 381
6736 yet I know no reason any hath to expect, or pray for any such Revelation; nor any others to believe it; yet I know no reason any hath to expect, or pray for any such Revelation; nor any Others to believe it; av pns11 vvb dx n1 d vhz pc-acp vvi, cc vvb p-acp d d n1; ccx d n2-jn pc-acp vvi pn31; (34) sermon (DIV2) 784 Page 381
6737 but yet when the thing those Prophets prophecy, comes to pass, then shall we know that the Lord hath sent them. but yet when the thing those prophets prophecy, comes to pass, then shall we know that the Lord hath sent them. cc-acp av c-crq dt n1 d ng1 n1, vvz pc-acp vvi, av vmb pns12 vvi cst dt n1 vhz vvn pno32. (34) sermon (DIV2) 784 Page 381
6738 But though these be special degrees of communion, special favours, which the Lord may vouchsafe to some Souls, But though these be special Degrees of communion, special favours, which the Lord may vouchsafe to Some Souls, p-acp cs d vbb j n2 pp-f n1, j n2, r-crq dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp d n2, (34) sermon (DIV2) 784 Page 381
6739 yet these are not certainly those Chambers, of which the Spouse here speaketh. I have before told you what I judge those to be. yet these Are not Certainly those Chambers, of which the Spouse Here speaks. I have before told you what I judge those to be. av d vbr xx av-j d n2, pp-f r-crq dt n1 av vvz. pns11 vhb a-acp vvn pn22 r-crq pns11 vvb d pc-acp vbi. (34) sermon (DIV2) 784 Page 381
6740 Will any one that heareth me, now say unto me, Why will the Lord thus please to do? 1. Why will he bring any Souls into his Chambers; Will any one that hears me, now say unto me, Why will the Lord thus please to do? 1. Why will he bring any Souls into his Chambers; vmb d pi cst vvz pno11, av vvb p-acp pno11, q-crq vmb dt n1 av vvi pc-acp vdi? crd q-crq vmb pns31 vvi d n2 p-acp po31 n2; (34) sermon (DIV2) 785 Page 381
6741 allow them a nearer fellowship, and communion with him, then he will allow unto othe•s, allow them a nearer fellowship, and communion with him, then he will allow unto othe•s, vvb pno32 dt jc n1, cc n1 p-acp pno31, cs pns31 vmb vvi p-acp n2, (34) sermon (DIV2) 785 Page 381
6742 and if he will thus treat any, why not all? I shall add a few words to satisfy such Souls as are so curious, and inquisitive; and if he will thus Treat any, why not all? I shall add a few words to satisfy such Souls as Are so curious, and inquisitive; cc cs pns31 vmb av vvi d, uh-crq xx d? pns11 vmb vvi dt d n2 pc-acp vvi d n2 c-acp vbr av j, cc j; (34) sermon (DIV2) 785 Page 381
6743 and then come to the practical application of this discourse. and then come to the practical application of this discourse. cc av vvb p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n1. (34) sermon (DIV2) 785 Page 381
6744 1. He will do it to some to manifest that he hath a delight in the Sons of men; 1. He will do it to Some to manifest that he hath a delight in the Sons of men; crd pns31 vmb vdi pn31 p-acp d pc-acp vvi d pns31 vhz dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2; (34) sermon (DIV2) 786 Page 381
6745 the wise man thus speaketh of Christ from all Eternity, as Rejoycing in the habitable part of the Earth, the wise man thus speaks of christ from all Eternity, as Rejoicing in the habitable part of the Earth, dt j n1 av vvz pp-f np1 p-acp d n1, c-acp vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, (34) sermon (DIV2) 786 Page 381
6746 and having his delights with the Sons of men. and having his delights with the Sons of men. cc vhg po31 n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2. (34) sermon (DIV2) 786 Page 381
6747 Who can give a reason of love, and its motions in the creature? the affections of some persons to others (as we daily see) are inaccountable things; Who can give a reason of love, and its motions in the creature? the affections of Some Persons to Others (as we daily see) Are inaccountable things; q-crq vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, cc po31 n2 p-acp dt n1? dt n2 pp-f d n2 p-acp ng2-jn (c-acp pns12 av-j vvb) vbr j n2; (34) sermon (DIV2) 786 Page 381
6748 we find our own Souls, cleaving to some Neighbours, some Friends, and that we take a greater delight, we find our own Souls, cleaving to Some Neighbours, Some Friends, and that we take a greater delight, pns12 vvb po12 d n2, vvg p-acp d n2, d n2, cc cst pns12 vvb dt jc n1, (34) sermon (DIV2) 786 Page 381
6749 and complacency in seeing them, hearing them discourse, being with them, and having them with us, then in others. and complacency in seeing them, hearing them discourse, being with them, and having them with us, then in Others. cc n1 p-acp vvg pno32, vvg pno32 n1, vbg p-acp pno32, cc vhg pno32 p-acp pno12, av p-acp n2-jn. (34) sermon (DIV2) 786 Page 381
6750 Others can give no account of it, nor see any reason for it, and it may be we our selves can give our selves no great account of it, Others can give no account of it, nor see any reason for it, and it may be we our selves can give our selves no great account of it, ng2-jn vmb vvi dx n1 pp-f pn31, ccx vvi d n1 c-acp pn31, cc pn31 vmb vbi pns12 po12 n2 vmb vvi po12 n2 av-dx j n1 pp-f pn31, (34) sermon (DIV2) 786 Page 381
6751 but so we do, though we know not why; but so we do, though we know not why; cc-acp av pns12 vdb, cs pns12 vvb xx c-crq; (34) sermon (DIV2) 786 Page 381
6752 and shall any one think to call God to account, to know why he sheweth more favour to one Soul, and shall any one think to call God to account, to know why he shows more favour to one Soul, cc vmb d pi vvb pc-acp vvi np1 pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vvi c-crq pns31 vvz dc n1 p-acp crd n1, (34) sermon (DIV2) 786 Page 381
6753 then to another? how cometh God to be more a debtor to his Creature, then to Another? how comes God to be more a debtor to his Creature, av p-acp j-jn? q-crq vvz np1 pc-acp vbi av-dc dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, (34) sermon (DIV2) 786 Page 381
6754 then man is to his Neighbour? what Man or Woman lives without their more intimate, then man is to his Neighbour? what Man or Woman lives without their more intimate, cs n1 vbz p-acp po31 n1? q-crq n1 cc n1 vvz p-acp po32 n1 vvi, (34) sermon (DIV2) 786 Page 381
6755 and special friends? What Prince (tho never so ingenuous, and good natured, and kind to all his Subjects) is without his more particular, and special Friends? What Prince (though never so ingenuous, and good natured, and kind to all his Subject's) is without his more particular, cc j n2? q-crq n1 (cs av-x av j, cc j j-vvn, cc j p-acp d po31 n2-jn) vbz p-acp po31 av-dc j, (34) sermon (DIV2) 786 Page 381
6756 and special favourites? Christ as God blessed for ever; and special favourites? christ as God blessed for ever; cc j n2? np1 p-acp np1 vvn p-acp av; (34) sermon (DIV2) 786 Page 381
6757 before ever that he had assumed our nature, he had a delight in the Sons of men, before ever that he had assumed our nature, he had a delight in the Sons of men, c-acp av cst pns31 vhd vvn po12 n1, pns31 vhd dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, (34) sermon (DIV2) 786 Page 381
6758 but upon his taking unto him our nature, we cannot but apprehend him more specially inclined, he therefore took our flesh, that he might be touched with the seeling of our infirmities, Heb. 2. 17. And in all things (saith the Apostle) it behoved him to be made like unto us, that he might be a merciful, and saithful High Priest. but upon his taking unto him our nature, we cannot but apprehend him more specially inclined, he Therefore took our Flesh, that he might be touched with the seeling of our infirmities, Hebrew 2. 17. And in all things (Says the Apostle) it behooved him to be made like unto us, that he might be a merciful, and saithful High Priest. cc-acp p-acp po31 n-vvg p-acp pno31 po12 n1, pns12 vmbx p-acp vvi pno31 n1 av-j vvn, pns31 av vvd po12 n1, cst pns31 vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, np1 crd crd cc p-acp d n2 (vvz dt n1) pn31 vvd pno31 pc-acp vbi vvn av-j p-acp pno12, cst pns31 vmd vbi dt j, cc j j n1. (34) sermon (DIV2) 786 Page 382
6759 Christ thus being not only ingaged by the infinite goodness of the Divine Nature, to a communication of his goodness; christ thus being not only engaged by the infinite Goodness of the Divine Nature, to a communication of his Goodness; np1 av vbg xx av-j vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1; (34) sermon (DIV2) 786 Page 382
6760 but also by his choice, and assumption of the humane nature, engaged to a delight in the Sons of Men, though considering his Majesty and greatness, it behoved him not to make every Soul a Favourite, taking it up into the nearest degrees of communion, and fellowship with himself; but also by his choice, and Assump of the humane nature, engaged to a delight in the Sons of Men, though considering his Majesty and greatness, it behooved him not to make every Soul a Favourite, taking it up into the nearest Degrees of communion, and fellowship with himself; cc-acp av p-acp po31 n1, cc n1 pp-f dt j n1, vvn p-acp dt vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, c-acp vvg po31 n1 cc n1, pn31 vvd pno31 xx pc-acp vvi d n1 dt n1, vvg pn31 a-acp p-acp dt js n2 pp-f n1, cc n1 p-acp px31; (34) sermon (DIV2) 786 Page 382
6761 yet it behoved him to make choice of some Souls, to whom he will more fully, yet it behooved him to make choice of Some Souls, to whom he will more Fully, av pn31 vvd pno31 pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f d n2, p-acp ro-crq pns31 vmb av-dc av-j, (34) sermon (DIV2) 786 Page 382
6763 2. Secondly, He is concerned to it 〈 ◊ 〉 point of faithfulness, because of his promises. 2. Secondly, He is concerned to it 〈 ◊ 〉 point of faithfulness, Because of his promises. crd ord, pns31 vbz vvn p-acp pn31 〈 sy 〉 fw-fr pp-f n1, c-acp pp-f po31 n2. (34) sermon (DIV2) 787 Page 382
6764 God hath given us many great, and precious promises; God hath given us many great, and precious promises; np1 vhz vvn pno12 d j, cc j n2; (34) sermon (DIV2) 787 Page 382
6765 some concerning this life, some respecting that which is to come, we have promises of special providence, special protection from dangers, support under them, deliverance from them, promises of special grace, manifestative love, Joh. 14. 21. I will love them, and manifest my self unto them, &c. promises of comfort, strength, &c. Now these promises are not made good to every Soul, at all times, Some Concerning this life, Some respecting that which is to come, we have promises of special providence, special protection from dangers, support under them, deliverance from them, promises of special grace, manifestative love, John 14. 21. I will love them, and manifest my self unto them, etc. promises of Comfort, strength, etc. Now these promises Are not made good to every Soul, At all times, d vvg d n1, d vvg cst r-crq vbz pc-acp vvi, pns12 vhb n2 pp-f j n1, j n1 p-acp n2, vvb p-acp pno32, n1 p-acp pno32, n2 pp-f j n1, j n1, np1 crd crd pns11 vmb vvi pno32, cc vvi po11 n1 p-acp pno32, av n2 pp-f n1, n1, av av d n2 vbr xx vvn j p-acp d n1, p-acp d n2, (34) sermon (DIV2) 787 Page 382
6766 but it is necessary (to uphold the Lords faithfulness) that they should be made good to some Souls, and at some times; but it is necessary (to uphold the lords faithfulness) that they should be made good to Some Souls, and At Some times; cc-acp pn31 vbz j (p-acp vvi dt n2 n1) cst pns32 vmd vbi vvn j p-acp d n2, cc p-acp d n2; (34) sermon (DIV2) 787 Page 382
6767 by this we know, that none of his words shall fail, that his promises are in, by this we know, that none of his words shall fail, that his promises Are in, p-acp d pns12 vvb, cst pix pp-f po31 n2 vmb vvi, cst po31 n2 vbr p-acp, (34) sermon (DIV2) 787 Page 382
6768 and through Christ all of them, yea, and Amen. 3. By this the Lord also incourageth others to their duty. and through christ all of them, yea, and Amen. 3. By this the Lord also Encourageth Others to their duty. cc p-acp np1 d pp-f pno32, uh, cc uh-n. crd p-acp d dt n1 av vvz n2-jn p-acp po32 n1. (34) sermon (DIV2) 787 Page 382
6769 It is sad, that we should not be willing to serve God for nothing, at least without sensible reward; It is sad, that we should not be willing to serve God for nothing, At least without sensible reward; pn31 vbz j, cst pns12 vmd xx vbi j pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp pix, p-acp ds p-acp j n1; (34) sermon (DIV2) 788 Page 382
6770 but so crost is our duty to the grain of our flesh, so many are our temptations, but so crossed is our duty to the grain of our Flesh, so many Are our temptations, cc-acp av vvn vbz po12 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, av d vbr po12 n2, (34) sermon (DIV2) 788 Page 382
6771 and discouragements, that even the most spiritual Souls must have their incouragements to duty from sensible rewards, and discouragements, that even the most spiritual Souls must have their encouragements to duty from sensible rewards, cc n2, cst av dt av-ds j n2 vmb vhi po32 n2 p-acp n1 p-acp j n2, (34) sermon (DIV2) 788 Page 382
6772 whiles we think that every labourer in Gods Vineyard shall have his penny, we are apt to think, it is of no avail for us to labour more then others. while we think that every labourer in God's Vineyard shall have his penny, we Are apt to think, it is of no avail for us to labour more then Others. cs pns12 vvb cst d n1 p-acp npg1 n1 vmb vhi po31 n1, pns12 vbr j pc-acp vvi, pn31 vbz pp-f dx n1 p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi av-dc cs n2-jn. (34) sermon (DIV2) 788 Page 382
6773 God is therefore pleased (though one mans penny in glory may be brighter then anothers) to incourage us also with sensible rewards in this life; God is Therefore pleased (though one men penny in glory may be Brighter then another's) to encourage us also with sensible rewards in this life; np1 vbz av vvn (c-acp crd ng1 n1 p-acp n1 vmb vbi jc cs j-jn) pc-acp vvi pno12 av p-acp j n2 p-acp d n1; (34) sermon (DIV2) 788 Page 382
6774 one Christian shall have more freedom, and liberty in his Spirit, then another, more quiet and peace in his Spirit then another he shall find more strength unto his duty then another. one Christian shall have more freedom, and liberty in his Spirit, then Another, more quiet and peace in his Spirit then Another he shall find more strength unto his duty then Another. crd np1 vmb vhi dc n1, cc n1 p-acp po31 n1, av j-jn, av-dc j-jn cc n1 p-acp po31 n1 av j-jn pns31 vmb vvi dc n1 p-acp po31 n1 av j-jn. (34) sermon (DIV2) 788 Page 382
6775 If any further ask why the Lord doth not please to deal thus with all, who yet truly love, and fear him; If any further ask why the Lord does not please to deal thus with all, who yet truly love, and Fear him; cs d av-jc vvi c-crq dt n1 vdz xx vvi pc-acp vvi av p-acp d, r-crq av av-j vvi, cc vvb pno31; (34) sermon (DIV2) 789 Page 383
6776 we cannot enter into Gods secrets, or pretend to give an account of Gods motions. we cannot enter into God's secrets, or pretend to give an account of God's motions. pns12 vmbx vvi p-acp ng1 n2-jn, cc vvb pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2. (34) sermon (DIV2) 789 Page 383
6777 I shall only shew you that it is reasonable, that God should not so deal with all, I shall only show you that it is reasonable, that God should not so deal with all, pns11 vmb av-j vvi pn22 cst pn31 vbz j, cst np1 vmd xx av vvi p-acp d, (34) sermon (DIV2) 789 Page 383
6778 but with some only, and that he should not at all times deal alike with the same Souls. but with Some only, and that he should not At all times deal alike with the same Souls. cc-acp p-acp d j, cc cst pns31 vmd xx p-acp d n2 vvi av-j p-acp dt d n2. (34) sermon (DIV2) 789 Page 383
6779 1. In regard of our own incertainty, and mutability, and disproportion to others; though we be made partakers of the same special saving grace that they are, there is nothing more evident upon observation, 1. In regard of our own incertainty, and mutability, and disproportion to Others; though we be made partakers of the same special Saving grace that they Are, there is nothing more evident upon observation, crd p-acp n1 pp-f po12 d n1, cc n1, cc n1 p-acp n2-jn; cs pns12 vbb vvn n2 pp-f dt d j j-vvg n1 cst pns32 vbr, pc-acp vbz pix av-dc j p-acp n1, (34) sermon (DIV2) 790 Page 383
6780 then that some walk more close with God, are more in prayer, more in reading, then that Some walk more close with God, Are more in prayer, more in reading, av cst d n1 av-dc av-j p-acp np1, vbr av-dc p-acp n1, av-dc p-acp vvg, (34) sermon (DIV2) 790 Page 383
6817 the same reason is to be given of Gods special communications to the Prophets under the Old, the same reason is to be given of God's special communications to the prophets under the Old, dt d n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f npg1 j n2 p-acp dt n2 p-acp dt j, (34) sermon (DIV2) 794 Page 385
6781 and hearing the Word of God, more in spiritual contemplation, and meditation, more reserved from the world, more watchful upon their own hearts and waies: and hearing the Word of God, more in spiritual contemplation, and meditation, more reserved from the world, more watchful upon their own hearts and ways: cc vvg dt n1 pp-f np1, av-dc p-acp j n1, cc n1, av-dc vvn p-acp dt n1, av-dc j p-acp po32 d n2 cc n2: (34) sermon (DIV2) 790 Page 383
6782 nay, that the same Christian hath not alwaies the same heart for God, nor doth walk with God the same pace, nor by the same steps. nay, that the same Christian hath not always the same heart for God, nor does walk with God the same pace, nor by the same steps. uh-x, cst dt d np1 vhz xx av dt d n1 p-acp np1, ccx vdz vvi p-acp np1 dt d n1, ccx p-acp dt d n2. (34) sermon (DIV2) 790 Page 383
6783 Now though the Lord doth not distribute rewards strictly, according to our merits, yet he distributeth punishments, according to our demerits, and the withdrawing of these gradual influences, being species of punishments, it is very reasonable that as our hearts, Now though the Lord does not distribute rewards strictly, according to our merits, yet he distributeth punishments, according to our demerits, and the withdrawing of these gradual influences, being species of punishments, it is very reasonable that as our hearts, av cs dt n1 vdz xx vvi n2 av-j, vvg p-acp po12 n2, av pns31 vvz n2, vvg p-acp po12 n2, cc dt n-vvg pp-f d j-jn n2, vbg n2 pp-f n2, pn31 vbz av j cst c-acp po12 n2, (34) sermon (DIV2) 790 Page 383
6784 and ways are uneven before God, so his ways in these dispensations should also be uneven towards us, that in the darkness of our Spirits, we might sometimes read the darkness of our loose, and sinful conversation. and ways Are uneven before God, so his ways in these dispensations should also be uneven towards us, that in the darkness of our Spirits, we might sometime read the darkness of our lose, and sinful Conversation. cc n2 vbr j p-acp np1, av po31 n2 p-acp d n2 vmd av vbi j p-acp pno12, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, pns12 vmd av vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 j, cc j n1. (34) sermon (DIV2) 790 Page 383
6785 God thus punisheth our pride, our hypocrify, our neglect of duty, our wilful yielding to temptations, to which we might have made a better opposition. God thus Punisheth our pride, our hypocrify, our neglect of duty, our wilful yielding to temptations, to which we might have made a better opposition. np1 av vvz po12 n1, po12 vvi, po12 n1 pp-f n1, po12 j n-vvg p-acp n2, p-acp r-crq pns12 vmd vhi vvn dt jc n1. (34) sermon (DIV2) 790 Page 383
6786 And upon the withdrawing of these influences, we have all just reason to search, and try our own hearts, And upon the withdrawing of these influences, we have all just reason to search, and try our own hearts, cc p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f d n2, pns12 vhb d j n1 pc-acp vvi, cc vvi po12 d n2, (34) sermon (DIV2) 790 Page 383
6787 and to reflect upon our own ways, to search out (if we can) the cause, and to reflect upon our own ways, to search out (if we can) the cause, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 d n2, pc-acp vvi av (cs pns12 vmb) dt n1, (34) sermon (DIV2) 790 Page 383
6788 why when others are in the Mount with God, we are still kept in the valley, why when Others Are in the Mount with God, we Are still kept in the valley, c-crq c-crq n2-jn vbr p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1, pns12 vbr av vvn p-acp dt n1, (34) sermon (DIV2) 790 Page 383
6789 while they are in the Chambers, we are kept in the lower Rooms, this is certain, that though possibly the punishment of sin be not alwaies the next cause, moving God to such dispensations, while they Are in the Chambers, we Are kept in the lower Rooms, this is certain, that though possibly the punishment of since be not always the next cause, moving God to such dispensations, cs pns32 vbr p-acp dt n2, pns12 vbr vvn p-acp dt jc n2, d vbz j, cst cs av-j dt n1 pp-f n1 vbb xx av dt ord n1, vvg np1 p-acp d n2, (34) sermon (DIV2) 790 Page 383
6790 yet we have alwaies reason to suspect it, having our Souls never so free from sin, yet we have always reason to suspect it, having our Souls never so free from since, av pns12 vhb av n1 pc-acp vvi pn31, vhg po12 n2 av-x av j p-acp n1, (34) sermon (DIV2) 790 Page 383
6791 but we may find enough to justify God in them. but we may find enough to justify God in them. cc-acp pns12 vmb vvi av-d pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp pno32. (34) sermon (DIV2) 790 Page 383
6792 2. It may be reasonable that God should thus deal with us, that we might know (as I told you in handling the other Doctrine) that his grace is free, and he a free agent in the dispensation of it. 2. It may be reasonable that God should thus deal with us, that we might know (as I told you in handling the other Doctrine) that his grace is free, and he a free agent in the Dispensation of it. crd pn31 vmb vbi j cst np1 vmd av vvi p-acp pno12, cst pns12 vmd vvi (c-acp pns11 vvd pn22 p-acp vvg dt j-jn n1) d po31 n1 vbz j, cc pns31 dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. (34) sermon (DIV2) 791 Page 383
6793 Not only first grace, but further grace also in God is free; indeed else it could not be grace, we should never understand the freeness of grace, if it were equally dispensed. Not only First grace, but further grace also in God is free; indeed Else it could not be grace, we should never understand the freeness of grace, if it were equally dispensed. xx av-j ord n1, p-acp jc n1 av p-acp np1 vbz j; av av pn31 vmd xx vbi n1, pns12 vmd av-x vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, cs pn31 vbdr av-j vvn. (34) sermon (DIV2) 791 Page 383
6794 We in our little manifestations of our love to our fellow creatures, challenge to our selves a liberty, We in our little manifestations of our love to our fellow creatures, challenge to our selves a liberty, pns12 p-acp po12 j n2 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp po12 n1 n2, vvb p-acp po12 n2 dt n1, (34) sermon (DIV2) 791 Page 384
6795 and think our selves free to shew it where we will. and think our selves free to show it where we will. cc vvb po12 n2 j pc-acp vvi pn31 c-crq pns12 vmb. (34) sermon (DIV2) 791 Page 384
6796 God certainly must in justice be allowed the same, which we should not be brought to see and acknowledge, God Certainly must in Justice be allowed the same, which we should not be brought to see and acknowledge, np1 av-j vmb p-acp n1 vbi vvn dt d, r-crq pns12 vmd xx vbi vvn pc-acp vvi cc vvi, (34) sermon (DIV2) 791 Page 384
6797 if we saw God treating all his Servants, and at all times to the same rate, and in the same degree. if we saw God treating all his Servants, and At all times to the same rate, and in the same degree. cs pns12 vvd np1 vvg d po31 n2, cc p-acp d n2 p-acp dt d n1, cc p-acp dt d n1. (34) sermon (DIV2) 791 Page 384
6798 3. It may be the mind of God to make a trial of his peoples grace, to draw forth some habits into acts, which would not be so exercised, 3. It may be the mind of God to make a trial of his peoples grace, to draw forth Some habits into acts, which would not be so exercised, crd pn31 vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 ng1 n1, pc-acp vvi av d n2 p-acp n2, r-crq vmd xx vbi av vvn, (34) sermon (DIV2) 792 Page 384
6799 if some of his people were not under different dispensations, and the same Souls sometimes variously exercised. if Some of his people were not under different dispensations, and the same Souls sometime variously exercised. cs d pp-f po31 n1 vbdr xx p-acp j n2, cc dt d n2 av av-j vvn. (34) sermon (DIV2) 792 Page 384
6800 The Soul that is with the Lord in his Chambers, is more a receiver from God, then a giver to him. The Soul that is with the Lord in his Chambers, is more a receiver from God, then a giver to him. dt n1 cst vbz p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n2, vbz n1 dt n1 p-acp np1, cs dt n1 p-acp pno31. (34) sermon (DIV2) 792 Page 384
6801 It gives him the exercise of its saith, in its reflex act, which indeed is not very properly an act of faith. It gives him the exercise of its Says, in its reflex act, which indeed is not very properly an act of faith. pn31 vvz pno31 dt n1 pp-f po31 vvz, p-acp po31 n1 n1, r-crq av vbz xx av av-j dt n1 pp-f n1. (34) sermon (DIV2) 792 Page 384
6802 It offereth up unto God, the sacrifice of joy, of praise, and thanksgiving, it followeth here in the next words; It Offereth up unto God, the sacrifice of joy, of praise, and thanksgiving, it follows Here in the next words; pn31 vvz a-acp p-acp np1, dt n1 pp-f n1, pp-f n1, cc n1, pn31 vvz av p-acp dt ord n2; (34) sermon (DIV2) 792 Page 384
6803 we will be glad, and rejoice in thee. It may exercise its love of complacency, and delight in God. we will be glad, and rejoice in thee. It may exercise its love of complacency, and delight in God. pns12 vmb vbi j, cc vvi p-acp pno21. pn31 vmb vvi po31 n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 p-acp np1. (34) sermon (DIV2) 792 Page 384
6804 But all this while, where is the exercise of the Souls panting, and breathing after God, of its faith of adherence unto, But all this while, where is the exercise of the Souls panting, and breathing After God, of its faith of adherence unto, p-acp d d n1, q-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n2 vvg, cc vvg p-acp np1, pp-f po31 n1 pp-f n1 p-acp, (34) sermon (DIV2) 792 Page 384
6805 and dependence upon God? of its hope in God, and patient expectation of, and waiting for God? where is the exercise of its patience, and submission to God under severer providences? It is reasonable that God should see all those blessed habits which he hath infused into the Soul; drawn forth into act. and dependence upon God? of its hope in God, and patient expectation of, and waiting for God? where is the exercise of its patience, and submission to God under severer providences? It is reasonable that God should see all those blessed habits which he hath infused into the Soul; drawn forth into act. cc n1 p-acp np1? pp-f po31 vvb p-acp np1, cc j n1 pp-f, cc vvg p-acp np1? q-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc n1 p-acp np1 p-acp jc n2? pn31 vbz j cst np1 vmd vvi d d j-vvn n2 r-crq pns31 vhz vvn p-acp dt n1; vvn av p-acp n1. (34) sermon (DIV2) 792 Page 384
6806 4. The good Judas asked Christ, John 14. 22. Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thy self to us, and not to the world. 4. The good Judas asked christ, John 14. 22. Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thy self to us, and not to the world. crd dt j np1 vvd np1, np1 crd crd n1, q-crq vbz pn31 cst pns21 vm2 vvi po21 n1 p-acp pno12, cc xx p-acp dt n1. (34) sermon (DIV2) 793 Page 384
6807 Christ told him, because they loved him more, and kept his Commandments better. There is the same reason to be assigned, christ told him, Because they loved him more, and kept his commandments better. There is the same reason to be assigned, np1 vvd pno31, c-acp pns32 vvd pno31 av-dc, cc vvd po31 n2 jc. pc-acp vbz dt d n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, (34) sermon (DIV2) 793 Page 384
6808 why Christ will manifest himself to some of his Saints, more then to others, because at some times the love of his people more manifesteth itself to him by a stricter keeping of his Commandments, why christ will manifest himself to Some of his Saints, more then to Others, Because At Some times the love of his people more manifesteth itself to him by a Stricter keeping of his commandments, c-crq np1 vmb vvi px31 p-acp d pp-f po31 n2, av-dc cs p-acp n2-jn, c-acp p-acp d n2 dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 av-dc vvz px31 p-acp pno31 p-acp dt jc n-vvg pp-f po31 n2, (34) sermon (DIV2) 793 Page 384
6809 and the love of some good men is greater for God. and the love of Some good men is greater for God. cc dt n1 pp-f d j n2 vbz jc p-acp np1. (34) sermon (DIV2) 793 Page 384
6810 Now to encourage men (as I before said) to perfect holiness in his fear, Now to encourage men (as I before said) to perfect holiness in his Fear, av pc-acp vvi n2 (c-acp pns11 a-acp vvd) p-acp j n1 p-acp po31 n1, (34) sermon (DIV2) 793 Page 384
6811 though he will give them all glory, yet some shall in this life have Gods goodness made to pass before them, more then others, that others may see what it is to be much with God. though he will give them all glory, yet Some shall in this life have God's Goodness made to pass before them, more then Others, that Others may see what it is to be much with God. cs pns31 vmb vvi pno32 d n1, av d vmb p-acp d n1 vhb n2 n1 vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, av-dc cs n2-jn, cst n2-jn vmb vvi r-crq pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi av-d p-acp np1. (34) sermon (DIV2) 793 Page 384
6812 5. Lastly, God often doth it for the good of others. 5. Lastly, God often does it for the good of Others. crd ord, np1 av vdz pn31 p-acp dt j pp-f n2-jn. (34) sermon (DIV2) 794 Page 384
6813 And indeed this generally is the reason of that more special communion with God, which some have, more then others, And indeed this generally is the reason of that more special communion with God, which Some have, more then Others, cc av d av-j vbz dt n1 pp-f d dc j n1 p-acp np1, r-crq d vhb, dc cs n2-jn, (34) sermon (DIV2) 794 Page 384
6814 as to the Revelation of his mind and will unto them; as to the Revelation of his mind and will unto them; c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32; (34) sermon (DIV2) 794 Page 385
6815 thus God would not hide from Abraham, the thing which he had to do against Sodom, because Abraham had a Family to instruct; thus God would not hide from Abraham, the thing which he had to do against Sodom, Because Abraham had a Family to instruct; av np1 vmd xx vvi p-acp np1, dt n1 r-crq pns31 vhd pc-acp vdi p-acp np1, c-acp np1 vhd dt n1 pc-acp vvi; (34) sermon (DIV2) 794 Page 385
6816 God taketh Moses up into the Mount, and revealeth his mind, and will unto him, that he might teach the People over whom God had set him his Statutes, and Judgments; God Takes Moses up into the Mount, and Revealeth his mind, and will unto him, that he might teach the People over whom God had Set him his Statutes, and Judgments; np1 vvz np1 a-acp p-acp dt n1, cc vvz po31 n1, cc vmb p-acp pno31, cst pns31 vmd vvi dt n1 p-acp ro-crq np1 vhd vvn pno31 po31 n2, cc n2; (34) sermon (DIV2) 794 Page 385
6857 and more common Room, yet he doth not wrong to any. There is no injustice in the case; and more Common Room, yet he does not wrong to any. There is no injustice in the case; cc av-dc j n1, av pns31 vdz xx vvi p-acp d. pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp dt n1; (35) sermon (DIV2) 799 Page 387
6818 and the Apostles under the New Testament, and doubtless the same reason is to be assigned for Gods more full revelation of his mind and will already revealed in the Scripture, to his faithful Servants in the Ministry, who generally know more of the sense of Scriptures, and the Apostles under the New Testament, and doubtless the same reason is to be assigned for God's more full Revelation of his mind and will already revealed in the Scripture, to his faithful Servants in the Ministry, who generally know more of the sense of Scriptures, cc dt n2 p-acp dt j n1, cc av-j dt d n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n2 av-dc j n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc vmb av vvn p-acp dt n1, p-acp po31 j n2 p-acp dt n1, r-crq av-j vvi dc pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2, (34) sermon (DIV2) 794 Page 385
6819 and the mind, and will of God revealed in them then other Christians do, because God designeth that the Priests lips should preserve knowledge, and the mind, and will of God revealed in them then other Christians do, Because God designeth that the Priests lips should preserve knowledge, cc dt n1, cc n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp pno32 av j-jn np1 vdb, c-acp np1 vvz cst dt n2 n2 vmd vvi n1, (34) sermon (DIV2) 794 Page 385
6820 and the people should enquire at them; and the people should inquire At them; cc dt n1 vmd vvi p-acp pno32; (34) sermon (DIV2) 794 Page 385
6821 and there is the same reason to be given for some more then ordinary influences of grace upon some Christians Souls. and there is the same reason to be given for Some more then ordinary influences of grace upon Some Christians Souls. cc pc-acp vbz dt d n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d dc cs j n2 pp-f n1 p-acp d np1 n2. (34) sermon (DIV2) 794 Page 385
6822 See 2 Cor. 1. 4. Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, See 2 Cor. 1. 4. Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord jesus christ, the Father of Mercies, n1 crd np1 crd crd vvn vbb np1, av dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 np1 np1, dt n1 pp-f n2, (34) sermon (DIV2) 794 Page 385
6823 and the God of all comforts, who comforteth us in all tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them, which are in any trouble by the comfort wherewith we our selves are comforted of God. and the God of all comforts, who comforts us in all tribulation, that we may be able to Comfort them, which Are in any trouble by the Comfort wherewith we our selves Are comforted of God. cc dt n1 pp-f d n2, r-crq vvz pno12 p-acp d n1, cst pns12 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi pno32, r-crq vbr p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns12 po12 n2 vbr vvn pp-f np1. (34) sermon (DIV2) 794 Page 385
6824 God hath made us one for another, and in the dispensings out of his own gifts, God hath made us one for Another, and in the dispensings out of his own Gifts, np1 vhz vvn pno12 crd p-acp n-jn, cc p-acp dt n2 av pp-f po31 d n2, (34) sermon (DIV2) 794 Page 385
6825 and graces, he hath respect unto the serviceableness both of Ministers, and others, one to another. and graces, he hath respect unto the serviceableness both of Ministers, and Others, one to Another. cc n2, pns31 vhz n1 p-acp dt n1 av-d pp-f n2, cc n2-jn, pi p-acp n-jn. (34) sermon (DIV2) 794 Page 385
6826 But this is sufficient for the Doctrinal part of this discourse. But this is sufficient for the Doctrinal part of this discourse. p-acp d vbz j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n1. (34) sermon (DIV2) 795 Page 385
6827 Sermon XXVI. Cant. 1. 4. The King hath brought me into his Chambers. YOU have heard the Proposition raised from these words; Sermon XXVI. Cant 1. 4. The King hath brought me into his Chambers. YOU have herd the Proposition raised from these words; n1 crd. np1 crd crd dt n1 vhz vvn pno11 p-acp po31 n2. pn22 vhb vvn dt n1 vvn p-acp d n2; (35) sermon (DIV2) 795 Page 385
6828 God hath Chambers, in which he sometimes entertains the Souls of his people. God hath Chambers, in which he sometime entertains the Souls of his people. np1 vhz n2, p-acp r-crq pns31 av vvz dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. (35) sermon (DIV2) 796 Page 385
6829 As there are specialties of common Providence, so there are specialties of special and distinguishing grace He takes some of those who love, As there Are specialties of Common Providence, so there Are specialties of special and distinguishing grace He Takes Some of those who love, c-acp a-acp vbr n2 pp-f j n1, av a-acp vbr n2 pp-f j cc j-vvg n1 pns31 vvz d pp-f d r-crq n1, (35) sermon (DIV2) 796 Page 386
6830 and fear him, into nearer degrees of fellowship and communion with him, then he doth others. and Fear him, into nearer Degrees of fellowship and communion with him, then he does Others. cc vvb pno31, p-acp jc n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31, cs pns31 vdz ng2-jn. (35) sermon (DIV2) 796 Page 386
6831 Man will claim himself a prerogative in this; Man will claim himself a prerogative in this; n1 vmb vvi px31 dt n1 p-acp d; (35) sermon (DIV2) 796 Page 386
6832 the Parent will be more fond of, more kind to one Child then another, though he owns them both as his Children, the Parent will be more found of, more kind to one Child then Another, though he owns them both as his Children, dt n1 vmb vbi av-dc j pp-f, av-dc j p-acp crd n1 av j-jn, cs pns31 vvz pno32 d p-acp po31 n2, (35) sermon (DIV2) 796 Page 386
6833 and will give to them both a portion. and will give to them both a portion. cc vmb vvi p-acp pno32 d dt n1. (35) sermon (DIV2) 796 Page 386
6834 The Prince who hath a tender love for all his Subjects, yet will be allowed his favourites. The Prince who hath a tender love for all his Subject's, yet will be allowed his favourites. dt n1 r-crq vhz dt j n1 p-acp d po31 n2-jn, av vmb vbi vvn po31 n2. (35) sermon (DIV2) 796 Page 386
6835 Let us not then accuse God in such dispensations of partiality, or injustice, let us not murmur that we have lesser shares in his manifestative love. This is a thing we are very prone to. Let us not then accuse God in such dispensations of partiality, or injustice, let us not murmur that we have lesser shares in his manifestative love. This is a thing we Are very prove to. vvb pno12 xx av vvi np1 p-acp d n2 pp-f n1, cc n1, vvb pno12 xx vvi cst pns12 vhb jc n2 p-acp po31 j n1. d vbz dt n1 pns12 vbr av j p-acp. (35) sermon (DIV2) 797 Page 386
6836 Christ taught it us in the Parable of the Prodigal, Luke 15. The Son that was alwaies at home with the Father. christ taught it us in the Parable of the Prodigal, Lycia 15. The Son that was always At home with the Father. np1 vvd pn31 pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn, av crd dt n1 cst vbds av p-acp n1-an p-acp dt n1. (35) sermon (DIV2) 797 Page 386
6837 v. 28, 29. was angry, and would not go into his Fathers House, no not though his Father intreated him, v. 28, 29. was angry, and would not go into his Father's House, no not though his Father entreated him, n1 crd, crd vbds j, cc vmd xx vvi p-acp po31 ng1 n1, uh-dx xx cs po31 n1 vvd pno31, (35) sermon (DIV2) 797 Page 386
6838 because the Father had killed a satted Calf to entertain his Prodigal Brother returning; Because the Father had killed a satted Calf to entertain his Prodigal Brother returning; c-acp dt n1 vhd vvn dt j-vvn n1 pc-acp vvi po31 j-jn n1 vvg; (35) sermon (DIV2) 797 Page 386
6839 our Saviour doubtless intended in that parable to check the Jews envy at the kindness Christ was about to shew to the Gentiles, our Saviour doubtless intended in that parable to check the jews envy At the kindness christ was about to show to the Gentiles, po12 n1 av-j vvd p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi dt np2 n1 p-acp dt n1 np1 vbds a-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2-j, (35) sermon (DIV2) 797 Page 386
6840 or did at that time shew to Harlots, to Publicans, and Sinners; or did At that time show to Harlots, to Publicans, and Sinners; cc vdd p-acp d n1 vvi p-acp n2, p-acp np1, cc n2; (35) sermon (DIV2) 797 Page 386
6841 but it reacheth further, we shall find all our hearts too prone to this, to repine at the further manifestations of the love of God to others Souls, then unto ours. but it reaches further, we shall find all our hearts too prove to this, to repine At the further manifestations of the love of God to Others Souls, then unto ours. cc-acp pn31 vvz jc, pns12 vmb vvi d po12 n2 av j p-acp d, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt jc n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n2-jn n2, av p-acp png12. (35) sermon (DIV2) 797 Page 386
6842 If I do not misconceive him, David seems in this to have failed, Psal. 22. 2, 3, 4. O my God (saith he) I cry in the day time, If I do not misconceive him, David seems in this to have failed, Psalm 22. 2, 3, 4. Oh my God (Says he) I cry in the day time, cs pns11 vdb xx vvi pno31, np1 vvz p-acp d pc-acp vhi vvn, np1 crd crd, crd, crd uh po11 np1 (vvz pns31) pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1 n1, (35) sermon (DIV2) 797 Page 386
6843 but thou hearest not, and in the night season, and am not silent. But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel. but thou Hearst not, and in the night season, and am not silent. But thou art holy, Oh thou that Inhabitest the praises of Israel. cc-acp pns21 vv2 xx, cc p-acp dt n1 n1, cc vbm xx j. p-acp pns21 vb2r j, uh pns21 cst vv2 dt n2 pp-f np1. (35) sermon (DIV2) 797 Page 386
6844 Our Fathers trusted in thee, they trusted, and thou didst deliver them, they trusted in thee, Our Father's trusted in thee, they trusted, and thou didst deliver them, they trusted in thee, po12 n2 vvn p-acp pno21, pns32 vvd, cc pns21 vdd2 vvi pno32, pns32 vvd p-acp pno21, (35) sermon (DIV2) 797 Page 386
6845 and were not confounded, but I am a Worm, and no Man, a reproach of Men, and were not confounded, but I am a Worm, and no Man, a reproach of Men, cc vbdr xx vvn, cc-acp pns11 vbm dt n1, cc dx n1, dt n1 pp-f n2, (35) sermon (DIV2) 797 Page 386
6846 and despised of the People, &c. To silence this corruption so exceedingly natural to us, let me offer a few things to thy thoughts. and despised of the People, etc. To silence this corruption so exceedingly natural to us, let me offer a few things to thy thoughts. cc vvn pp-f dt n1, av p-acp n1 d n1 av av-vvg j p-acp pno12, vvb pno11 vvi dt d n2 p-acp po21 n2. (35) sermon (DIV2) 797 Page 386
6847 1. The first shall be the Lords Prerogative, to shew mercy where he will shew mercy. 1. The First shall be the lords Prerogative, to show mercy where he will show mercy. crd dt ord vmb vbi dt n2 n1, pc-acp vvi n1 c-crq pns31 vmb vvi n1. (35) sermon (DIV2) 798 Page 386
6848 This our Saviour hints me in the Parable of the Labourers sent into the Vineyard, Mat. 20. 15. when those who had wrought all the day, received their penny, in proportion to those who had wrought but a few hours, they complained, the Master of the Vineyard saies to them. This our Saviour hints me in the Parable of the Labourers sent into the Vineyard, Mathew 20. 15. when those who had wrought all the day, received their penny, in proportion to those who had wrought but a few hours, they complained, the Master of the Vineyard Says to them. d po12 n1 n2 pno11 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 vvn p-acp dt n1, np1 crd crd c-crq d r-crq vhd vvn d dt n1, vvd po32 n1, p-acp n1 p-acp d r-crq vhd vvn p-acp dt d n2, pns32 vvd, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz p-acp pno32. (35) sermon (DIV2) 798 Page 386
6849 May I not do with my own what I please? All influxes of grace are Gods own. May I not do with my own what I please? All Influxes of grace Are God's own. vmb pns11 xx vdi p-acp po11 d r-crq pns11 vvb? d n2 pp-f n1 vbr n2 d. (35) sermon (DIV2) 798 Page 386
6850 It is a prerogative that every one of us claims for himself, to dispose of his love, (especially some degrees of it) as we please; It is a prerogative that every one of us claims for himself, to dispose of his love, (especially Some Degrees of it) as we please; pn31 vbz dt n1 cst d crd pp-f pno12 vvz p-acp px31, pc-acp vvi pp-f po31 n1, (av-j d n2 pp-f pn31) c-acp pns12 vvb; (35) sermon (DIV2) 798 Page 386
6851 why should we deny that to God, which every one of us claimeth to himself? The Prince will not allow the Subject to dispose of his favour, no more will the Father allow it to his Child; why should we deny that to God, which every one of us claimeth to himself? The Prince will not allow the Subject to dispose of his favour, no more will the Father allow it to his Child; q-crq vmd pns12 vvi cst p-acp np1, r-crq d crd pp-f pno12 vvz p-acp px31? dt n1 vmb xx vvi dt j-jn pc-acp vvi pp-f po31 n1, av-dx dc vmb dt n1 vvb pn31 p-acp po31 n1; (35) sermon (DIV2) 798 Page 387
6852 why should we think God is not at the same liberty? especially considering ▪ 2. That God by it doth us no wrong. why should we think God is not At the same liberty? especially considering ▪ 2. That God by it does us no wrong. q-crq vmd pns12 vvi np1 vbz xx p-acp dt d n1? av-j vvg ▪ crd cst np1 p-acp pn31 vdz pno12 dx j-jn. (35) sermon (DIV2) 798 Page 387
6853 You have this in the same Text, Friend, I do thee no wrong, Mat. 20. 15. This now dependeth upon this hypothesis, that the grace of God cannot be merited by any; You have this in the same Text, Friend, I do thee no wrong, Mathew 20. 15. This now dependeth upon this hypothesis, that the grace of God cannot be merited by any; pn22 vhb d p-acp dt d n1, n1, pns11 vdb pno21 dx n-jn, np1 crd crd np1 av vvz p-acp d n1, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vmbx vbi vvn p-acp d; (35) sermon (DIV2) 799 Page 387
6854 he that hath the greatest manifestations of Divine love, hath them freely, & he who hath the least discoveries of it, hath what he hath freely, without any preceding merit in himself. he that hath the greatest manifestations of Divine love, hath them freely, & he who hath the least discoveries of it, hath what he hath freely, without any preceding merit in himself. pns31 cst vhz dt js n2 pp-f j-jn n1, vhz pno32 av-j, cc pns31 r-crq vhz dt av-ds n2 pp-f pn31, vhz q-crq pns31 vhz av-j, p-acp d j-vvg n1 p-acp px31. (35) sermon (DIV2) 799 Page 387
6855 If God will let one of his Children walk in the light of his countenance, If God will let one of his Children walk in the Light of his countenance, cs np1 vmb vvi crd pp-f po31 n2 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (35) sermon (DIV2) 799 Page 387
6856 and another to walk in the dark, and see no light, if he will treat one in Chambers, another in a low, and Another to walk in the dark, and see no Light, if he will Treat one in Chambers, Another in a low, cc j-jn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j, cc vvb dx n1, cs pns31 vmb vvi pi p-acp n2, j-jn p-acp dt j, (35) sermon (DIV2) 799 Page 387
6858 in appearance to us, he sheweth indeed more severity to the one, and more goodness to the other, in appearance to us, he shows indeed more severity to the one, and more Goodness to the other, p-acp n1 p-acp pno12, pns31 vvz av dc n1 p-acp dt pi, cc dc n1 p-acp dt n-jn, (35) sermon (DIV2) 799 Page 387
6859 but he is unjust to neither, because neither hath merited any thing that he receiveth. 3. God hath with held from thee nothing for which he agreed with thee. but he is unjust to neither, Because neither hath merited any thing that he receives. 3. God hath with held from thee nothing for which he agreed with thee. cc-acp pns31 vbz j p-acp d, c-acp d vhz vvn d n1 cst pns31 vvz. crd np1 vhz p-acp vvn p-acp pno21 pix p-acp r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp pno21. (35) sermon (DIV2) 799 Page 387
6860 This is a third thing which the Master of the Vineyard told those labourers that repined, This is a third thing which the Master of the Vineyard told those labourers that repined, d vbz dt ord n1 r-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd d n2 cst vvd, (35) sermon (DIV2) 800 Page 387
6861 because they had not more then those who had laboured less, Mat. 20. 15. Did I not (saith he) agree with thee for a peny? we can lay claim to nothing of anothers, Because they had not more then those who had laboured less, Mathew 20. 15. Did I not (Says he) agree with thee for a penny? we can lay claim to nothing of another's, c-acp pns32 vhd xx dc cs d r-crq vhd vvn av-dc, np1 crd crd vdd pns11 xx (vvz pns31) vvb p-acp pno21 p-acp dt n1? pns12 vmb vvi n1 p-acp pix pp-f j-jn, (35) sermon (DIV2) 800 Page 387
6862 but either upon the plea of a Native right; thus the Child laies claim to his Patrimonial Estate, as heir at law; but either upon the plea of a Native right; thus the Child lays claim to his Patrimonial Estate, as heir At law; cc-acp d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n-jn; av dt n1 vvz n1 p-acp po31 j n1, c-acp n1 p-acp n1; (35) sermon (DIV2) 800 Page 387
6863 or upon the account of purchase, by vertue of some compact or agreement, or some valuable consideration given him for it; or upon the account of purchase, by virtue of Some compact or agreement, or Some valuable consideration given him for it; cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp n1 pp-f d j cc n1, cc d j n1 vvn pno31 p-acp pn31; (35) sermon (DIV2) 800 Page 387
6864 we can lay no claim to the Grace of God, as our Patrimonial right, as Heirs to it, we are indeed called Heirs, but it is by adoption; we can lay no claim to the Grace of God, as our Patrimonial right, as Heirs to it, we Are indeed called Heirs, but it is by adoption; pns12 vmb vvi dx n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp po12 j n-jn, c-acp n2 p-acp pn31, pns12 vbr av vvn n2, p-acp pn31 vbz p-acp n1; (35) sermon (DIV2) 800 Page 387
6865 nor upon the account of any valuable consideration given; nor upon the account of any valuable consideration given; ccx p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n1 vvn; (35) sermon (DIV2) 800 Page 387
6866 who hath given first to God, and it shall be repaid to him again? All the claim we can lay to any thing either of Grace, who hath given First to God, and it shall be repaid to him again? All the claim we can lay to any thing either of Grace, r-crq vhz vvn ord p-acp np1, cc pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno31 av? av-d dt n1 pns12 vmb vvi p-acp d n1 av-d pp-f n1, (35) sermon (DIV2) 800 Page 387
6867 or Glory, is upon the account of a Covenant that God hath made with us, or Glory, is upon the account of a Covenant that God hath made with us, cc n1, vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cst np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno12, (35) sermon (DIV2) 800 Page 387
6868 or with Christ on our behalf, and by us accepted, when we come to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ. or with christ on our behalf, and by us accepted, when we come to believe in the Lord jesus christ. cc p-acp np1 p-acp po12 n1, cc p-acp pno12 vvn, c-crq pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 np1 np1. (35) sermon (DIV2) 800 Page 387
6869 The question is, what God hath agreed with us for, he hath agreed with us for a Kingdom. The question is, what God hath agreed with us for, he hath agreed with us for a Kingdom. dt n1 vbz, r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp, pns31 vhz vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1. (35) sermon (DIV2) 800 Page 387
6870 Fear not little Flock (saith Christ) it is your Fathers will to give you a Kingdom. fear not little Flock (Says christ) it is your Father's will to give you a Kingdom. vvb xx j vvb (vvz np1) pn31 vbz po22 ng1 n1 pc-acp vvi pn22 dt n1. (35) sermon (DIV2) 800 Page 387
6871 He that believes on me, is not condemned (saith our Saviour) he is passed from death to life. He hath agreed with us for all that grace, and mercy which is necessary to bring us to this Kingdom. He that believes on me, is not condemned (Says our Saviour) he is passed from death to life. He hath agreed with us for all that grace, and mercy which is necessary to bring us to this Kingdom. pns31 cst vvz p-acp pno11, vbz xx vvn (vvz po12 n1) pns31 vbz vvn p-acp n1 p-acp n1. pns31 vhz vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp d cst n1, cc n1 r-crq vbz j pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp d n1. (35) sermon (DIV2) 800 Page 387
6872 That he will give us a clean heart, and a new heart, that we shall be kept by the power of God through faith to salvation. That he will give us a clean heart, and a new heart, that we shall be kept by the power of God through faith to salvation. cst pns31 vmb vvi pno12 dt j n1, cc dt j n1, cst pns12 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1. (35) sermon (DIV2) 800 Page 388
6873 But where hath the Lord agreed with the Souls of any of his people for equal measures of his manifestative love? Nay, plainly, God in the Covenant of his Grace hath reserved himself a liberty to chastife, But where hath the Lord agreed with the Souls of any of his people for equal measures of his manifestative love? Nay, plainly, God in the Covenant of his Grace hath reserved himself a liberty to chastife, cc-acp q-crq vhz dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f d pp-f po31 n1 p-acp j-jn n2 pp-f po31 j n1? uh-x, av-j, np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vhz vvn px31 dt n1 p-acp n1, (35) sermon (DIV2) 800 Page 388
6874 and afflict his people, either for the probation of Grace, or for the punishment of sin, and afflict his people, either for the probation of Grace, or for the punishment of since, cc vvi po31 n1, av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (35) sermon (DIV2) 800 Page 388
6875 and this is one species of affliction, by which God doth both try the faith and patience, and this is one species of affliction, by which God does both try the faith and patience, cc d vbz crd n2 pp-f n1, p-acp r-crq np1 vdz d vvi dt n1 cc n1, (35) sermon (DIV2) 800 Page 388
6876 and also correct the errors, and miscarriages of the best of his people. and also correct the errors, and miscarriages of the best of his people. cc av vvi dt n2, cc n2 pp-f dt js pp-f po31 n1. (35) sermon (DIV2) 800 Page 388
7769 and in the bottomless Pit, Creatures in their Original more perfect and glorious than man, and in the bottomless Pit, Creatures in their Original more perfect and glorious than man, cc p-acp dt j n1, n2 p-acp po32 j-jn n1 j cc j cs n1, (38) sermon (DIV2) 907 Page 433
6877 But you will say, is not manifestative love promised? I answer it is, but so are not the measures of it, nor yet the particular time for the discovery of it. 2. It is but the matter of a conditional promise, John 14 21. He that hath my Commandments, But you will say, is not manifestative love promised? I answer it is, but so Are not the measures of it, nor yet the particular time for the discovery of it. 2. It is but the matter of a conditional promise, John 14 21. He that hath my commandments, p-acp pn22 vmb vvi, vbz xx j n1 vvn? pns11 vvb pn31 vbz, cc-acp av vbr xx dt n2 pp-f pn31, ccx av dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. crd pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, np1 crd crd pns31 cst vhz po11 n2, (35) sermon (DIV2) 800 Page 388
6878 and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me, and he that loveth me, shall be loved of my Father, and Keepeth them, he it is that loves me, and he that loves me, shall be loved of my Father, cc vvz pno32, pns31 pn31 vbz cst vvz pno11, cc pns31 cst vvz pno11, vmb vbi vvn pp-f po11 n1, (35) sermon (DIV2) 800 Page 388
6879 and I will love him, and manifest my self unto him. and I will love him, and manifest my self unto him. cc pns11 vmb vvi pno31, cc vvi po11 n1 p-acp pno31. (35) sermon (DIV2) 800 Page 388
6880 Psal. 50. 21. — To him that ordereth his conversation aright, I will shew the Salvation of God. Psalm 50. 21. — To him that Ordereth his Conversation aright, I will show the Salvation of God. np1 crd crd — p-acp pno31 cst vvz po31 n1 av, pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f np1. (35) sermon (DIV2) 800 Page 388
6881 The promises of Eternal life, and Salvation, are made to Faith, and holiness, without which (both which) none shall see God, but not to degrees of the one, The promises of Eternal life, and Salvation, Are made to Faith, and holiness, without which (both which) none shall see God, but not to Degrees of the one, dt n2 pp-f j n1, cc n1, vbr vvn p-acp n1, cc n1, p-acp r-crq (d r-crq) pix vmb vvi np1, cc-acp xx p-acp n2 pp-f dt crd, (35) sermon (DIV2) 800 Page 388
6882 or of the other, a weak faith may bring a Soul to Heaven, so will an upright and sincere heart, or of the other, a weak faith may bring a Soul to Heaven, so will an upright and sincere heart, cc pp-f dt n-jn, dt j n1 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp n1, av vmb dt j cc j n1, (35) sermon (DIV2) 800 Page 388
6883 though incumbred with many lustings of the flesh against the Spirit; though encumbered with many lustings of the Flesh against the Spirit; cs vvn p-acp d n2-vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1; (35) sermon (DIV2) 800 Page 388
6884 but the case is otherwise as to some degrees of the manifestative love of God, which much depend both upon degrees of faith, and degrees of holiness also. but the case is otherwise as to Some Degrees of the manifestative love of God, which much depend both upon Degrees of faith, and Degrees of holiness also. cc-acp dt n1 vbz av c-acp p-acp d n2 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1, r-crq d vvb av-d p-acp n2 pp-f n1, cc n2 pp-f n1 av. (35) sermon (DIV2) 800 Page 388
6885 Our Saviour hath determined doubts, and fears, indications of little faith, and reason will determine them inconsistent with much joy, peace, and comfort in the Soul; Our Saviour hath determined doubts, and fears, indications of little faith, and reason will determine them inconsistent with much joy, peace, and Comfort in the Soul; po12 n1 vhz vvn n2, cc n2, n2 pp-f j n1, cc n1 vmb vvi pno32 j p-acp d n1, n1, cc vvi p-acp dt n1; (35) sermon (DIV2) 800 Page 388
6886 that holiness in some good degree is necessary to our peace, will appear to any Soul, that considers, that nothing but sin will break our peace with God. that holiness in Some good degree is necessary to our peace, will appear to any Soul, that considers, that nothing but since will break our peace with God. d n1 p-acp d j n1 vbz j p-acp po12 n1, vmb vvi p-acp d n1, cst vvz, cst pix cc-acp n1 vmb vvi po12 n1 p-acp np1. (35) sermon (DIV2) 800 Page 388
6887 So that if thou beest not conscious to thy self, that thy faith is as strong as others, So that if thou Best not conscious to thy self, that thy faith is as strong as Others, av cst cs pns21 vb2s xx j p-acp po21 n1, cst po21 n1 vbz a-acp j c-acp n2-jn, (35) sermon (DIV2) 800 Page 388
6888 and thy ways as perfect before God as theirs, thou hast no reason to expect the same manifestations of Divine love; No; and thy ways as perfect before God as theirs, thou hast no reason to expect the same manifestations of Divine love; No; cc po21 n2 p-acp j c-acp np1 p-acp png32, pns21 vh2 dx n1 pc-acp vvi dt d n2 pp-f j-jn n1; uh-dx; (35) sermon (DIV2) 800 Page 388
6889 tho thou beest one who truly believest, and truly lovest, and fearest God, God hath agreed with every believer for eternal life and salvation, though thou Best one who truly Believest, and truly Lovest, and Fearest God, God hath agreed with every believer for Eternal life and salvation, cs pns21 vb2s crd r-crq av-j vv2, cc av-j vv2, cc vv2 np1, np1 vhz vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp j n1 cc n1, (35) sermon (DIV2) 800 Page 388
6890 for pardon of sin, and a clean heart, and the upholding of him by his power unto salvation: for pardon of since, and a clean heart, and the upholding of him by his power unto salvation: p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cc dt j n1, cc dt vvg pp-f pno31 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1: (35) sermon (DIV2) 800 Page 388
6891 But he hath not agreed with every such Soul for the same measures of peace and comfort, the same degrees of his manifestative love, he hath reserved himself a liberty to reward those with these more special favours, who walk most closely, But he hath not agreed with every such Soul for the same measures of peace and Comfort, the same Degrees of his manifestative love, he hath reserved himself a liberty to reward those with these more special favours, who walk most closely, cc-acp pns31 vhz xx vvn p-acp d d n1 p-acp dt d n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, dt d n2 pp-f po31 j n1, pns31 vhz vvn px31 dt n1 pc-acp vvi d p-acp d dc j n2, r-crq vvb av-ds av-j, (35) sermon (DIV2) 800 Page 388
6892 and exactly with him in their conversations. and exactly with him in their conversations. cc av-j p-acp pno31 p-acp po32 n2. (35) sermon (DIV2) 800 Page 388
6893 Those therefore who find their Souls under temptations, to repine at God, for doing more for others then for them, should do well to reflect upon themselves, Those Therefore who find their Souls under temptations, to repine At God, for doing more for Others then for them, should do well to reflect upon themselves, d av r-crq vvb po32 n2 p-acp n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, p-acp vdg n1 p-acp n2-jn av p-acp pno32, vmd vdi av pc-acp vvi p-acp px32, (35) sermon (DIV2) 800 Page 389
6894 and to consider whether the faith of those others be not more strong, and their walking with God more close and exact then theirs; and to Consider whither the faith of those Others be not more strong, and their walking with God more close and exact then theirs; cc pc-acp vvi cs dt n1 pp-f d n2-jn vbb xx av-dc j, cc po32 n-vvg p-acp np1 av-dc j cc j cs png32; (35) sermon (DIV2) 800 Page 389
6896 2. But Secondly, There being no merit in any thing we do or suffer, at Gods command, why should we think God obliged thus to reward the highest degrees of faith or holiness? What if God will hear one believers prayers sooner then anothers, what if he will give one such Soul more peace then another, who shall say unto him what doest thou, 2. But Secondly, There being no merit in any thing we do or suffer, At God's command, why should we think God obliged thus to reward the highest Degrees of faith or holiness? What if God will hear one believers Prayers sooner then another's, what if he will give one such Soul more peace then Another, who shall say unto him what dost thou, crd p-acp ord, a-acp vbg dx n1 p-acp d n1 pns12 vdb cc vvi, p-acp ng1 n1, q-crq vmd pns12 vvb np1 vvn av pc-acp vvi dt js n2 pp-f n1 cc n1? q-crq cs np1 vmb vvi crd n2 n2 av-c cs j-jn, r-crq cs pns31 vmb vvi crd d n1 av-dc n1 cs j-jn, r-crq vmb vvi p-acp pno31 r-crq vd2 pns21, (35) sermon (DIV2) 801 Page 389
6897 or why am I thus, and others are otherwise? we certainly ought to allow the freest, or why am I thus, and Others Are otherwise? we Certainly ought to allow the Freest, cc q-crq vbm pns11 av, cc n2-jn vbr av? pns12 av-j pi p-acp vvi dt js, (35) sermon (DIV2) 801 Page 389
6898 and most sovereign agent, what priviledge we every one claim for our selves, with reference to our Children, Servants, Friends, and most sovereign agent, what privilege we every one claim for our selves, with Referente to our Children, Servants, Friends, cc av-ds j-jn n1, r-crq n1 pns12 d crd n1 p-acp po12 n2, p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n2, n2, n2, (35) sermon (DIV2) 801 Page 389
6899 whiles every of us receives more then we deserve, what reason have we to repine, because others have more then we. while every of us receives more then we deserve, what reason have we to repine, Because Others have more then we. cs d pp-f pno12 vvz av-dc cs pns12 vvb, q-crq n1 vhb pns12 pc-acp vvi, c-acp n2-jn vhb dc cs pns12. (35) sermon (DIV2) 801 Page 389
6900 4. I beseech you consider whether this fruit floweth not from a root of Pride. Why should my Eye be evil, because anothers is good? Why should I repine, 4. I beseech you Consider whither this fruit flows not from a root of Pride. Why should my Eye be evil, Because another's is good? Why should I repine, crd pns11 vvb pn22 vvb cs d n1 vvz xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. q-crq vmd po11 n1 vbi j-jn, c-acp j-jn vbz j? q-crq vmd pns11 vvi, (35) sermon (DIV2) 802 Page 389
6901 because God is kinder (as I think) to another Soul, then to me, Because God is kinder (as I think) to Another Soul, then to me, c-acp np1 vbz jc (c-acp pns11 vvb) p-acp j-jn n1, av p-acp pno11, (35) sermon (DIV2) 802 Page 389
6902 if I did not secretly think that I had deserved as much, and as well as those, if I did not secretly think that I had deserved as much, and as well as those, cs pns11 vdd xx av-jn vvb cst pns11 vhd vvn p-acp d, cc c-acp av c-acp d, (35) sermon (DIV2) 802 Page 389
6903 if not better? The humble Soul looks upon itself as meriting nothing, and therefore prizeth every influence of Divine love. if not better? The humble Soul looks upon itself as meriting nothing, and Therefore prizeth every influence of Divine love. cs xx j? dt j n1 vvz p-acp px31 p-acp vvg pix, cc av vvz d n1 pp-f j-jn n1. (35) sermon (DIV2) 802 Page 389
6904 The Dogs eat the crums, said the poor Woman. The Dogs eat the crumbs, said the poor Woman. dt n2 vvb dt n2, vvd dt j n1. (35) sermon (DIV2) 802 Page 389
6905 I am not worthy that thou shouldst come under my roof (saith the Centurion) therefore speak the word only. I am not worthy that thou Shouldst come under my roof (Says the Centurion) Therefore speak the word only. pns11 vbm xx j cst pns21 vmd2 vvi p-acp po11 n1 (vvz dt n1) av vvb dt n1 av-j. (35) sermon (DIV2) 802 Page 389
6906 Now if this be thy root of thy complaint, be assured, there is not a more bitter one in all the wilderness of nature. Now if this be thy root of thy complaint, be assured, there is not a more bitter one in all the Wilderness of nature. av cs d vbb po21 n1 pp-f po21 n1, vbb vvn, pc-acp vbz xx dt av-dc j pi p-acp d dt n1 pp-f n1. (35) sermon (DIV2) 802 Page 389
6907 There is no Soul at further distance from obtaining at the hand of God, then that Soul that challengeth God as a debtor to his Creature, There is no Soul At further distance from obtaining At the hand of God, then that Soul that Challengeth God as a debtor to his Creature, pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp jc n1 p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cs d n1 cst vvz np1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, (35) sermon (DIV2) 802 Page 389
6908 if thy Soul saith, as Haman, to whom should the King more delight to honour then me, thou art like enough to meet with as great disappointment as he did; if thy Soul Says, as Haman, to whom should the King more delight to honour then me, thou art like enough to meet with as great disappointment as he did; cs po21 n1 vvz, c-acp np1, p-acp ro-crq vmd dt n1 av-dc n1 pc-acp vvi av pno11, pns21 vb2r av-j av-d pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp j n1 c-acp pns31 vdd; (35) sermon (DIV2) 802 Page 389
6909 God sets himself to pull down the Soul, that exalts itself above measure. God sets himself to pull down the Soul, that exalts itself above measure. n1 vvz px31 pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1, cst vvz px31 p-acp n1. (35) sermon (DIV2) 802 Page 389
6910 God will keep Souls swell'd with this tumor, with Thorns in their flesh for their buffetings, it is enough if they find his grace sufficient for them. God will keep Souls swelled with this tumor, with Thorns in their Flesh for their buffetings, it is enough if they find his grace sufficient for them. np1 vmb vvi n2 vvn p-acp d n1, p-acp n2 p-acp po32 n1 p-acp po32 n2-vvg, pn31 vbz av-d cs pns32 vvb po31 n1 j p-acp pno32. (35) sermon (DIV2) 802 Page 389
6911 5. If it doth not argue this, yet it speaketh a discontent at, and dissatisfaction with Gods methods in the conduct, 5. If it does not argue this, yet it speaks a discontent At, and dissatisfaction with God's methods in the conduct, crd cs pn31 vdz xx vvi d, av pn31 vvz dt j-jn p-acp, cc n1 p-acp npg1 n2 p-acp dt n1, (35) sermon (DIV2) 803 Page 389
6912 and government of thy Soul, in order to that end to which he hath appointed thee. and government of thy Soul, in order to that end to which he hath appointed thee. cc n1 pp-f po21 n1, p-acp n1 p-acp d n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vhz vvn pno21. (35) sermon (DIV2) 803 Page 389
6913 This frame of spirit is sinful enough, it is indeed a branch that groweth out of the root of pride; This frame of Spirit is sinful enough, it is indeed a branch that grows out of the root of pride; d n1 pp-f n1 vbz j av-d, pn31 vbz av dt n1 cst vvz av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1; (35) sermon (DIV2) 803 Page 390
6914 Gods general promise is, that he will with-hold no good thing from them that live uprightly, God's general promise is, that he will withhold no good thing from them that live uprightly, ng1 j n1 vbz, cst pns31 vmb vvi dx j n1 p-acp pno32 cst vvb av-j, (35) sermon (DIV2) 803 Page 390
6915 and that all things shall work together for the good of them that love God; and that all things shall work together for the good of them that love God; cc cst d n2 vmb vvi av p-acp dt j pp-f pno32 cst vvb np1; (35) sermon (DIV2) 803 Page 390
6916 but we must leave the judgment of good to the wisdom of God, who knoweth what is good for us, but we must leave the judgement of good to the Wisdom of God, who Knoweth what is good for us, p-acp pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vvz r-crq vbz j p-acp pno12, (35) sermon (DIV2) 803 Page 390
6917 while we repine at Gods dispensations, we either shew our distrust, and unbelief in these promises, while we repine At God's dispensations, we either show our distrust, and unbelief in these promises, cs pns12 vvd p-acp npg1 n2, pns12 d vvi po12 n1, cc n1 p-acp d n2, (35) sermon (DIV2) 803 Page 390
6918 or assume the judgment of good to our selves, paramount to the judgment of God. No sin more provokes God then this of murmuring, and repining. or assume the judgement of good to our selves, paramount to the judgement of God. No since more provokes God then this of murmuring, and repining. cc vvi dt n1 pp-f j p-acp po12 n2, vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. dx n1 av-dc vvz np1 av d pp-f vvg, cc vvg. (35) sermon (DIV2) 803 Page 390
6919 It was the great sin of the Israelites, which at last provoked God to swear in his wrath they should never enter into his rest. It was the great since of the Israelites, which At last provoked God to swear in his wrath they should never enter into his rest. pn31 vbds dt j n1 pp-f dt np2, r-crq p-acp ord vvn np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1 pns32 vmd av-x vvi p-acp po31 n1. (35) sermon (DIV2) 803 Page 390
6920 Let us therefore learn thankfully to acknowledge what grace we have received, and with silence, Let us Therefore Learn thankfully to acknowledge what grace we have received, and with silence, vvb pno12 av vvi av-j pc-acp vvi r-crq n1 pns12 vhb vvn, cc p-acp n1, (35) sermon (DIV2) 803 Page 390
6921 and patience to wait for what further manifestations of it we desire, and judge our Souls to stand in need of. and patience to wait for what further manifestations of it we desire, and judge our Souls to stand in need of. cc n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp r-crq jc n2 pp-f pn31 pns12 vvi, cc vvb po12 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 pp-f. (35) sermon (DIV2) 803 Page 390
6922 2. Hath the King of glory, whom we serve Chambers, wherein he treateth the Souls of his Subjects, not only Mansions, but Chambers, further degrees of gracious influxes, & manifestations. 2. Hath the King of glory, whom we serve Chambers, wherein he Treateth the Souls of his Subject's, not only Mansions, but Chambers, further Degrees of gracious Influxes, & manifestations. crd vhz dt n1 pp-f n1, ro-crq pns12 vvb n2, c-crq pns31 vvz dt n2 pp-f po31 n2-jn, xx av-j n2, p-acp n2, jc n2 pp-f j n2, cc n2. (35) sermon (DIV2) 804 Page 390
6923 Let us then learn from hence; That no man serves God in any degrees of service for nothing; Let us then Learn from hence; That no man serves God in any Degrees of service for nothing; vvb pno12 av vvi p-acp av; cst dx n1 vvz np1 p-acp d n2 pp-f n1 p-acp pix; (35) sermon (DIV2) 804 Page 390
6924 some indeed shall have greater degrees of reward then others, none shall serve him for nothing, there is a reward for every righteous Soul. He that serveth God in truth and sincerity, Some indeed shall have greater Degrees of reward then Others, none shall serve him for nothing, there is a reward for every righteous Soul. He that serves God in truth and sincerity, d av vmb vhi jc n2 pp-f n1 cs n2-jn, pi vmb vvi pno31 p-acp pix, pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp d j n1 pns31 cst vvz np1 p-acp n1 cc n1, (35) sermon (DIV2) 804 Page 390
6925 though with a great deal of weakness and imperfection, though he comes into his Service at the last hour, though with a great deal of weakness and imperfection, though he comes into his Service At the last hour, cs p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cs pns31 vvz p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt ord n1, (35) sermon (DIV2) 804 Page 390
6926 yet he shall have his penny, he shall have Heaven and Glory. yet he shall have his penny, he shall have Heaven and Glory. av pns31 vmb vhi po31 n1, pns31 vmb vhi n1 cc n1. (35) sermon (DIV2) 804 Page 390
6927 If any will come in to Gods Service in the morning, and work in the heat of the day, If any will come in to God's Service in the morning, and work in the heat of the day, cs d vmb vvi p-acp p-acp ng1 n1 p-acp dt n1, cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (35) sermon (DIV2) 804 Page 390
6928 and labour for God more abundantly, he shall not lose his reward; and labour for God more abundantly, he shall not loose his reward; cc n1 p-acp np1 av-dc av-j, pns31 vmb xx vvi po31 n1; (35) sermon (DIV2) 804 Page 390
6929 nay, he shall be rewarded according to his work, as there are degrees of active working Grace, nay, he shall be rewarded according to his work, as there Are Degrees of active working Grace, uh-x, pns31 vmb vbi vvn vvg p-acp po31 n1, c-acp pc-acp vbr n2 pp-f j j-vvg n1, (35) sermon (DIV2) 804 Page 390
6930 so there are degrees of manifestative love, and this by the way. so there Are Degrees of manifestative love, and this by the Way. av a-acp vbr n2 pp-f j n1, cc d p-acp dt n1. (35) sermon (DIV2) 804 Page 390
6931 1. It is a great encouragement to those that are young, to turn into the ways of the Lord betimes. 1. It is a great encouragement to those that Are young, to turn into the ways of the Lord betimes. crd pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp d cst vbr j, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 av. (35) sermon (DIV2) 805 Page 390
6932 Josiah, and Timothy, and Enoch, were all of them such as began early to walk with God. Josiah, and Timothy, and Enoch, were all of them such as began early to walk with God. np1, cc np1, cc np1, vbdr d pp-f pno32 d c-acp vvd av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp np1. (35) sermon (DIV2) 805 Page 390
6933 Of Josiah it is said, Chron. 2. 34. That when he was but eight years old, he began to seek after the God of David his Father, what special favour he had from God, his story will tell you; Of Josiah it is said, Chronicles 2. 34. That when he was but eight Years old, he began to seek After the God of David his Father, what special favour he had from God, his story will tell you; pp-f np1 pn31 vbz vvn, np1 crd crd cst c-crq pns31 vbds p-acp crd n2 j, pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 po31 n1, r-crq j n1 pns31 vhd p-acp np1, po31 n1 vmb vvi pn22; (35) sermon (DIV2) 805 Page 390
6973 Are there any who can speak the language of the Spouse, and glory in this ▪ not only that they are brought home to Christ, are there any who can speak the language of the Spouse, and glory in this ▪ not only that they Are brought home to christ, vbr pc-acp d r-crq vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc n1 p-acp d ▪ xx j cst pns32 vbr vvn av-an p-acp np1, (35) sermon (DIV2) 808 Page 392
12599 his declarations of his coming to judge the World, to render tribulation to them that trouble them, his declarations of his coming to judge the World, to render tribulation to them that trouble them, po31 n2 pp-f po31 n-vvg pc-acp vvi dt n1, pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno32 cst vvb pno32, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1530 Page 691
6934 he was early taken into the Chambers of glory, and while he was upon the Earth, God treated him in his Chambers, he would not in his days bring the intended evil upon Judah. Enoch walked with God, the Text saith he was not, for God took him. Timothy was a great Favourite, used as a great instrument for God, he was early taken into the Chambers of glory, and while he was upon the Earth, God treated him in his Chambers, he would not in his days bring the intended evil upon Judah. Enoch walked with God, the Text Says he was not, for God took him. Timothy was a great Favourite, used as a great Instrument for God, pns31 vbds av-j vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, cc cs pns31 vbds p-acp dt n1, np1 vvd pno31 p-acp po31 n2, pns31 vmd xx p-acp po31 n2 vvi dt j-vvn j-jn p-acp np1. np1 vvd p-acp np1, dt n1 vvz pns31 vbds xx, p-acp np1 vvd pno31. np1 vbds dt j n1, vvn p-acp dt j n1 p-acp np1, (35) sermon (DIV2) 805 Page 391
6935 and doubtless these three, and so those others who have early given up themselves to God, and doubtless these three, and so those Others who have early given up themselves to God, cc av-j d crd, cc av d n2-jn r-crq vhb av-j vvn p-acp px32 p-acp np1, (35) sermon (DIV2) 805 Page 391
6936 and continued to the end, will hereafter be found in some degrees of glory above others. and continued to the end, will hereafter be found in Some Degrees of glory above Others. cc vvd p-acp dt n1, vmb av vbi vvn p-acp d n2 pp-f n1 p-acp n2-jn. (35) sermon (DIV2) 805 Page 391
6937 2. It is a great incouragement to men and women to put out themselves mightily for God, to love the Lord (according to the tenour of the first, 2. It is a great encouragement to men and women to put out themselves mightily for God, to love the Lord (according to the tenor of the First, crd pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp n2 cc n2 pc-acp vvi av px32 av-j c-acp np1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 (vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt ord, (35) sermon (DIV2) 806 Page 391
6938 and great Commandment) with all their Soul, and all their strength, & all their might, God hath degrees of love to reward degrees of holiness & service, and great Commandment) with all their Soul, and all their strength, & all their might, God hath Degrees of love to reward Degrees of holiness & service, cc j n1) p-acp d po32 n1, cc d po32 n1, cc d po32 n1, np1 vhz n2 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, (35) sermon (DIV2) 806 Page 391
6939 & though possibly there may be some rare instances, wherein the wisdom of God (as unsearchable) is to be adored, & though possibly there may be Some rare instances, wherein the Wisdom of God (as unsearchable) is to be adored, cc c-acp av-j a-acp vmb vbi d j n2, c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 (c-acp j) vbz pc-acp vbi vvn, (35) sermon (DIV2) 806 Page 391
6940 and not to be found out, and we may see some, who appear to us more exemplary in holiness then others, and not to be found out, and we may see Some, who appear to us more exemplary in holiness then Others, cc xx pc-acp vbi vvn av, cc pns12 vmb vvi d, r-crq vvb p-acp pno12 dc j p-acp n1 cs n2-jn, (35) sermon (DIV2) 806 Page 391
6941 yet clouded under darker dispensations, walking in the dark, and seeing no light, yet ordinarily it is otherwise, those who walk most in the light of holiness, have more of the light of Gods countenance, enjoy most peace, yet clouded under Darker dispensations, walking in the dark, and seeing no Light, yet ordinarily it is otherwise, those who walk most in the Light of holiness, have more of the Light of God's countenance, enjoy most peace, av vvn p-acp jc n2, vvg p-acp dt j, cc vvg dx n1, av av-j pn31 vbz av, d r-crq vvb av-ds p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vhb dc pp-f dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, vvb ds n1, (35) sermon (DIV2) 806 Page 391
6942 and have most manifestations of Gods special love; and have most manifestations of God's special love; cc vhb av-ds n2 pp-f n2 j n1; (35) sermon (DIV2) 806 Page 391
6943 and this now lets us see what a difference there is betwixt the service of God, and this now lets us see what a difference there is betwixt the service of God, cc d av vvz pno12 vvi r-crq dt n1 a-acp vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (35) sermon (DIV2) 806 Page 391
6944 and the service of the Devil, or the service of the world, many a one serves the world, and the service of the devil, or the service of the world, many a one serves the world, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1, d dt pi vvz dt n1, (35) sermon (DIV2) 806 Page 391
6945 and gets little, and those that make themselves least drudges to it get most of it; and gets little, and those that make themselves least drudges to it get most of it; cc vvz j, cc d cst vvb px32 av-ds n2 p-acp pn31 vvi ds pp-f pn31; (35) sermon (DIV2) 806 Page 391
6946 he that serves the Devil in serving corruption, the more he toils in that service, the more torment he hath. he that serves the devil in serving corruption, the more he toils in that service, the more torment he hath. pns31 cst vvz dt n1 p-acp vvg n1, dt av-dc pns31 vvz p-acp d n1, dt av-dc n1 pns31 vhz. (35) sermon (DIV2) 806 Page 391
6947 But the more a man serves God, the more peace, the more inward rest and sweetness he hath. But the more a man serves God, the more peace, the more inward rest and sweetness he hath. p-acp dt av-dc dt n1 vvz np1, dt av-dc n1, dt av-dc j n1 cc n1 pns31 vhz. (35) sermon (DIV2) 806 Page 391
6948 3. This discourse may give some relief to such Christians whose hearts are right with God, 3. This discourse may give Some relief to such Christians whose hearts Are right with God, crd d n1 vmb vvi d n1 p-acp d np1 rg-crq n2 vbr j-jn p-acp np1, (35) sermon (DIV2) 807 Page 391
6949 but yet their attainments are not proportionable to others. but yet their attainments Are not proportionable to Others. cc-acp av po32 n2 vbr xx j p-acp n2-jn. (35) sermon (DIV2) 807 Page 391
6950 The King hath not brought them into his Chambers, indeed the fault of this may be in our selves, The King hath not brought them into his Chambers, indeed the fault of this may be in our selves, dt n1 vhz xx vvn pno32 p-acp po31 n2, av dt n1 pp-f d vmb vbi p-acp po12 n2, (35) sermon (DIV2) 807 Page 391
6951 and where it is so, we have reason to blame our selves, and to sit down in silence, and where it is so, we have reason to blame our selves, and to fit down in silence, cc c-crq pn31 vbz av, pns12 vhb n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n2, cc pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp n1, (35) sermon (DIV2) 807 Page 391
6952 and endeavour for the time to come to mend our pace in the ways of holiness; and endeavour for the time to come to mend our pace in the ways of holiness; cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi po12 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1; (35) sermon (DIV2) 807 Page 391
6953 there are Stairs, by which Christians usually ascend into these Chambers, come up (I mean) into this near degree of communion with God, there Are Stairs, by which Christians usually ascend into these Chambers, come up (I mean) into this near degree of communion with God, pc-acp vbr n2, p-acp r-crq np1 av-j vvi p-acp d n2, vvb a-acp (pns11 vvb) p-acp d j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1, (35) sermon (DIV2) 807 Page 391
12600 and to them Rest and Peace: and to them Rest and Peace: cc p-acp pno32 n1 cc n1: (56) sermon (DIV2) 1530 Page 691
6954 if we will not do what in us lies to climb up those steps which God hath made for us, by which we may ascend into these Chambers, we must blame our selves, if we abide below: if we will not do what in us lies to climb up those steps which God hath made for us, by which we may ascend into these Chambers, we must blame our selves, if we abide below: cs pns12 vmb xx vdi r-crq p-acp pno12 vvz pc-acp vvi a-acp d n2 r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno12, p-acp r-crq pns12 vmb vvi p-acp d n2, pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2, cs pns12 vvb a-acp: (35) sermon (DIV2) 807 Page 391
6955 But this is not alwaies the cause, in some cases we must have recourse to Gods prerogative, and must rest in this. But this is not always the cause, in Some cases we must have recourse to God's prerogative, and must rest in this. cc-acp d vbz xx av dt n1, p-acp d n2 pns12 vmb vhi n1 p-acp npg1 n1, cc vmb vvi p-acp d. (35) sermon (DIV2) 807 Page 391
6956 Even so O Father, because it pleaseth thee. Even so Oh Father, Because it Pleases thee. av av uh n1, c-acp pn31 vvz pno21. (35) sermon (DIV2) 807 Page 391
6957 Some Souls are dignified with a special communion, and familiarity with God, so was Abraham, Moses, David, yet possibly if we look into the records we have of their lives, we shall find more blots in some of them, some Souls Are dignified with a special communion, and familiarity with God, so was Abraham, Moses, David, yet possibly if we look into the records we have of their lives, we shall find more blots in Some of them, d n2 vbr vvn p-acp dt j n1, cc n1 p-acp np1, av vbds np1, np1, np1, av av-j cs pns12 vvb p-acp dt n2 pns12 vhb pp-f po32 n2, pns12 vmb vvi dc n2 p-acp d pp-f pno32, (35) sermon (DIV2) 807 Page 392
6958 then in some others, who we do not read were taken up into such eminent degrees of favour. then in Some Others, who we do not read were taken up into such eminent Degrees of favour. av p-acp d n2-jn, r-crq pns12 vdb xx vvi vbdr vvn a-acp p-acp d j n2 pp-f n1. (35) sermon (DIV2) 807 Page 392
6959 We cannot give just reasons, and accounts of all Gods acts of Grace, it is enough that God wills them. In the mean time, We cannot give just Reasons, and accounts of all God's acts of Grace, it is enough that God wills them. In the mean time, pns12 vmbx vvi j n2, cc n2 pp-f d ng1 n2 pp-f n1, pn31 vbz d cst np1 vvz pno32. p-acp dt j n1, (35) sermon (DIV2) 807 Page 392
6960 if we find but a good hope through grace, an heart changed, and cleaving to God, if we find but a good hope through grace, an heart changed, and cleaving to God, cs pns12 vvb p-acp dt j n1 p-acp n1, dt n1 vvn, cc vvg p-acp np1, (35) sermon (DIV2) 807 Page 392
6961 if we can say with Peter, Lord thou that knowest all things, knowest that we love thee, if we can say with Peter, Lord thou that Knowest all things, Knowest that we love thee, cs pns12 vmb vvi p-acp np1, n1 pns21 cst vv2 d n2, vv2 cst pns12 vvb pno21, (35) sermon (DIV2) 807 Page 392
6962 though we cannot boast of such special providences as others, nor of such visions of peace, nor of so quick an hearing of our prayers, tho we dare not pretend to be such favourites of Heaven, though we cannot boast of such special providences as Others, nor of such visions of peace, nor of so quick an hearing of our Prayers, though we Dare not pretend to be such favourites of Heaven, cs pns12 vmbx vvi pp-f d j n2 c-acp n2-jn, ccx pp-f d n2 pp-f n1, ccx pp-f av j dt n-vvg pp-f po12 n2, cs pns12 vvb xx vvi pc-acp vbi d n2 pp-f n1, (35) sermon (DIV2) 807 Page 392
6963 yet let us not be discouraged, possibly as to us the Lords time is not yet come, possibly it never will come, God is a great Soveraign, yet let us not be discouraged, possibly as to us the lords time is not yet come, possibly it never will come, God is a great Sovereign, av vvb pno12 xx vbi vvn, av-j c-acp p-acp pno12 dt n2 n1 vbz xx av vvn, av-j pn31 av vmb vvi, np1 vbz dt j n-jn, (35) sermon (DIV2) 807 Page 392
6964 and unquestionably free as to these things, he knows what is best for us, he will deny no good thing to us We may say of the whole Family of God, and unquestionably free as to these things, he knows what is best for us, he will deny no good thing to us We may say of the Whole Family of God, cc av-j j c-acp p-acp d n2, pns31 vvz r-crq vbz js p-acp pno12, pns31 vmb vvi dx j n1 p-acp pno12 pns12 vmb vvi pp-f dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1, (35) sermon (DIV2) 807 Page 392
6965 as the Queen of Sheba said of Solomons, 1 Kings 10. 8. Happy are thy Men, happy are these thy Servants, which stand continually before thee, and heaṙ thy wisdom. as the Queen of Sheba said of Solomons, 1 Kings 10. 8. Happy Are thy Men, happy Are these thy Servants, which stand continually before thee, and heaṙ thy Wisdom. c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd pp-f np1, crd n2 crd crd j vbr po21 n2, j vbr d po21 n2, r-crq vvb av-j p-acp pno21, cc n1 po21 n1. (35) sermon (DIV2) 807 Page 392
6966 There are some of Gods Servants, that as to these enjoyments are more happy then others, There Are Some of God's Servants, that as to these enjoyments Are more happy then Others, pc-acp vbr d pp-f npg1 n2, cst c-acp p-acp d n2 vbr av-dc j cs n2-jn, (35) sermon (DIV2) 807 Page 392
6967 but there are none but are happy, none but have reason for ever to admire the difference which God hath made betwixt them, and others; but there Are none but Are happy, none but have reason for ever to admire the difference which God hath made betwixt them, and Others; cc-acp pc-acp vbr pix cc-acp vbr j, pix p-acp vhi n1 p-acp av pc-acp vvi dt n1 r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno32, cc n2-jn; (35) sermon (DIV2) 807 Page 392
6968 to admire what God hath done for their Souls, bringing them out of the horrible Pit, to admire what God hath done for their Souls, bringing them out of the horrible Pit, pc-acp vvi r-crq np1 vhz vdn p-acp po32 n2, vvg pno32 av pp-f dt j n1, (35) sermon (DIV2) 807 Page 392
6969 if they have not, if they cannot see reason to rejoice in such a prospect of Heaven as othershave, if they have not, if they cannot see reason to rejoice in such a prospect of Heaven as othershave, cs pns32 vhb xx, cs pns32 vmbx vvi n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp vvi, (35) sermon (DIV2) 807 Page 392
6970 yet they have reason to rejoice in an equal deliverance from Hell. yet they have reason to rejoice in an equal deliverance from Hell. av pns32 vhb n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j-jn n1 p-acp n1. (35) sermon (DIV2) 807 Page 392
6971 I will shut up this discourse with two words of exhortation. 1. The first directed to those who can say with the Spouse, The King hath brought us into his Chambers. I will shut up this discourse with two words of exhortation. 1. The First directed to those who can say with the Spouse, The King hath brought us into his Chambers. pns11 vmb vvi a-acp d n1 p-acp crd n2 pp-f n1. crd dt ord vvd p-acp d r-crq vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, dt n1 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp po31 n2. (35) sermon (DIV2) 808 Page 392
6972 2. The second to those who walk with God, but have not yet arrived at this. 2. The second to those who walk with God, but have not yet arrived At this. crd dt ord p-acp d r-crq vvb p-acp np1, cc-acp vhb xx av vvn p-acp d. (35) sermon (DIV2) 808 Page 392
6974 but that the King hath brought them into his Chambers, the Lord hath dignified them with some special favours, but that the King hath brought them into his Chambers, the Lord hath dignified them with Some special favours, cc-acp cst dt n1 vhz vvn pno32 p-acp po31 n2, dt n1 vhz vvn pno32 p-acp d j n2, (35) sermon (DIV2) 808 Page 392
6975 and manifested himself more to them then unto others, the following words of this Text will let them know what is their duty. and manifested himself more to them then unto Others, the following words of this Text will let them know what is their duty. cc vvd px31 av-dc p-acp pno32 av p-acp n2-jn, dt j-vvg n2 pp-f d n1 vmb vvi pno32 vvi r-crq vbz po32 n1. (35) sermon (DIV2) 808 Page 392
6976 I will (saith the Spouse) be glad, and rejoice in thee, and remember thy loves more then Wine. I will (Says the Spouse) be glad, and rejoice in thee, and Remember thy loves more then Wine. pns11 vmb (vvz dt n1) vbb j, cc vvi p-acp pno21, cc vvb po21 n2 av-dc cs n1. (35) sermon (DIV2) 808 Page 392
6977 1. Be glad, and rejoice in God; 1. Be glad, and rejoice in God; crd vbb j, cc vvi p-acp np1; (35) sermon (DIV2) 808 Page 392
6978 we are often called to for this rejoycing in the Lord, Psal. 33. 1. Psal. 97. 12. Phil. 3. 1. 4. 4. and in many other Texts. we Are often called to for this rejoicing in the Lord, Psalm 33. 1. Psalm 97. 12. Philip 3. 1. 4. 4. and in many other Texts. pns12 vbr av vvn p-acp p-acp d vvg p-acp dt n1, np1 crd crd np1 crd crd np1 crd crd crd crd cc p-acp d j-jn n2. (35) sermon (DIV2) 808 Page 392
6979 Such is the portion of Gods Children, such their state, and condition, that they have a continual cause of rejoycing, and giving of thanks; Such is the portion of God's Children, such their state, and condition, that they have a continual cause of rejoicing, and giving of thanks; d vbz dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2, d po32 n1, cc n1, cst pns32 vhb dt j n1 pp-f vvg, cc vvg pp-f n2; (35) sermon (DIV2) 808 Page 393
6980 be they under what circumstances they can, there is ground enough for them in all things to give thanks, be they under what Circumstances they can, there is ground enough for them in all things to give thanks, vbi pns32 p-acp r-crq n2 pns32 vmb, pc-acp vbz n1 av-d p-acp pno32 p-acp d n2 pc-acp vvi n2, (35) sermon (DIV2) 808 Page 393
6981 but they are more eminently obliged to it, when they are under the highest manifestations of Divine Love. but they Are more eminently obliged to it, when they Are under the highest manifestations of Divine Love. cc-acp pns32 vbr av-dc av-j vvn p-acp pn31, c-crq pns32 vbr p-acp dt js n2 pp-f j-jn n1. (35) sermon (DIV2) 808 Page 393
6982 This rejoycing in the Lord is (I conceive) opposed, both to a carnal joy in sensual objects, This rejoicing in the Lord is (I conceive) opposed, both to a carnal joy in sensual objects, d vvg p-acp dt n1 vbz (pns11 vvb) vvd, av-d p-acp dt j n1 p-acp j n2, (35) sermon (DIV2) 808 Page 393
6983 and also to a rejoycing meerly in that ease, and satisfaction, which the good thing giveth us, for which we rejoice. and also to a rejoicing merely in that ease, and satisfaction, which the good thing gives us, for which we rejoice. cc av p-acp dt vvg av-j p-acp d n1, cc n1, r-crq dt j n1 vvz pno12, p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb. (35) sermon (DIV2) 808 Page 393
6984 As now, suppose a rich man giveth a poor man 20 s. it is one thing for the poor man to rejoice in the gift, As now, suppose a rich man gives a poor man 20 s. it is one thing for the poor man to rejoice in the gift, p-acp av, vvb dt j n1 vvz dt j n1 crd zz. pn31 vbz crd n1 p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, (35) sermon (DIV2) 808 Page 393
6985 as suited to to •his necessitous circumstances, another thing to rejoice in the love and favour of the giver. This is now the duty of the spiritual man; as suited to to •his necessitous Circumstances, Another thing to rejoice in the love and favour of the giver. This is now the duty of the spiritual man; c-acp vvn p-acp p-acp fw-la j n2, j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt vvb cc vvb pp-f dt n1. d vbz av dt n1 pp-f dt j n1; (35) sermon (DIV2) 808 Page 393
6986 he ought not only under the manifestations of divine love, to rejoyce in the Lord, more then in all the world, he ought not only under the manifestations of divine love, to rejoice in the Lord, more then in all the world, pns31 vmd xx av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f j-jn n1, p-acp vvb p-acp dt n1, av-dc cs p-acp d dt n1, (35) sermon (DIV2) 808 Page 393
6987 and all the affluences, and contentments of it, which is expressed in the next phrase, we will remember thy loves more then Wine, and is commensurate to what David saith, Lord lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon me, and all the affluences, and contentment's of it, which is expressed in the next phrase, we will Remember thy loves more then Wine, and is commensurate to what David Says, Lord lift thou up the Light of thy countenance upon me, cc d dt n2, cc n2 pp-f pn31, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt ord n1, pns12 vmb vvi po21 n2 av-dc cs n1, cc vbz j p-acp r-crq np1 vvz, n1 vvb pns21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 p-acp pno11, (35) sermon (DIV2) 808 Page 393
6988 for thou shalt thereby make my heart more glad then in the day when their Corn and Wine increased ▪ I say this is not enough for a Soul thus dignified, he ought more to rejoice in the favour of God shewed him, in these specialties of his favour, for thou shalt thereby make my heart more glad then in the day when their Corn and Wine increased ▪ I say this is not enough for a Soul thus dignified, he ought more to rejoice in the favour of God showed him, in these specialties of his favour, c-acp pns21 vm2 av vvi po11 n1 av-dc j cs p-acp dt n1 c-crq po32 n1 cc n1 vvd ▪ pns11 vvb d vbz xx av-d p-acp dt n1 av vvn, pns31 vmd av-dc p-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd pno31, p-acp d n2 pp-f po31 n1, (35) sermon (DIV2) 808 Page 393
6989 then in the ease, and sati•faction, which the mercy received giveth unto his Soul, And herein lieth the purity of the spiritual mans joy, then in the ease, and sati•faction, which the mercy received gives unto his Soul, And herein lies the purity of the spiritual men joy, av p-acp dt n1, cc n1, r-crq dt n1 vvn vvz p-acp po31 n1, cc av vvz dt n1 pp-f dt j ng1 n1, (35) sermon (DIV2) 808 Page 393
6990 nor is his joy genuine, and perfect till it come to this pitch. nor is his joy genuine, and perfect till it come to this pitch. ccx vbz po31 n1 j, cc j c-acp pn31 vvb p-acp d n1. (35) sermon (DIV2) 808 Page 393
6991 2. The second phrase in the Text, expressive of this dignified Souls duty is, We will remember thy loves more then Wine. 2. The second phrase in the Text, expressive of this dignified Souls duty is, We will Remember thy loves more then Wine. crd dt ord n1 p-acp dt n1, j pp-f d vvn n2 n1 vbz, pns12 vmb vvi po21 n2 av-dc cs n1. (35) sermon (DIV2) 809 Page 393
7050 It is true, God sometimes useth his prerogative, and hides his face from the most pious, It is true, God sometime uses his prerogative, and hides his face from the most pious, pn31 vbz j, np1 av vvz po31 n1, cc vvz po31 n1 p-acp dt av-ds j, (35) sermon (DIV2) 815 Page 396
6992 The term remember is taken in Scripture in a great latitude, and expressive both of all that affection which is due to the remembrance of the object, The term Remember is taken in Scripture in a great latitude, and expressive both of all that affection which is due to the remembrance of the Object, dt n1 vvb vbz vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n1, cc j av-d pp-f d cst n1 r-crq vbz j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (35) sermon (DIV2) 809 Page 393
6993 and of all that practical duty which is consequent to it. and of all that practical duty which is consequent to it. cc pp-f d d j n1 r-crq vbz j p-acp pn31. (35) sermon (DIV2) 809 Page 393
6994 I shall touch a little upon both these, and that very shortly, for I shall, God willing, speak to both these expressions in order more fully. I shall touch a little upon both these, and that very shortly, for I shall, God willing, speak to both these expressions in order more Fully. pns11 vmb vvi dt j p-acp d d, cc cst av av-j, c-acp pns11 vmb, np1 vvg, vvb p-acp d d n2 p-acp n1 av-dc av-j. (35) sermon (DIV2) 809 Page 393
6995 1. Remember Christs loves, with the remembrance of the heart. I shall instance but in one fruit of this, 1. remember Christ loves, with the remembrance of the heart. I shall instance but in one fruit of this, crd vvb npg1 n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. pns11 vmb n1 cc-acp p-acp crd n1 pp-f d, (35) sermon (DIV2) 810 Page 393
6996 and that is faith, Remember his loves, so as for them to trust in God more, and to cast the care of thy Soul in an hour of distress, the better upon him, upon consideration of thy past and present experience. and that is faith, remember his loves, so as for them to trust in God more, and to cast the care of thy Soul in an hour of distress, the better upon him, upon consideration of thy past and present experience. cc d vbz n1, vvb po31 n2, av c-acp p-acp pno32 p-acp vvb p-acp np1 av-dc, cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, dt jc p-acp pno31, p-acp n1 pp-f po21 j cc j n1. (35) sermon (DIV2) 810 Page 393
6997 We are too ready, both to forget our sorrows, and to forget our comforts, to forget our sorrows, by giving our selves a liberty to the same sins for which we have smarted, We Are too ready, both to forget our sorrows, and to forget our comforts, to forget our sorrows, by giving our selves a liberty to the same Sins for which we have smarted, pns12 vbr av j, av-d pc-acp vvi po12 n2, cc pc-acp vvi po12 n2, pc-acp vvi po12 n2, p-acp vvg po12 n2 dt n1 p-acp dt d n2 p-acp r-crq pns12 vhb vvn, (35) sermon (DIV2) 810 Page 394
6998 and to forget our comforts, by giving liberty to the same dejections, and despondencies again, after the experiences of Gods favour. and to forget our comforts, by giving liberty to the same dejections, and Despondencies again, After the experiences of God's favour. cc pc-acp vvi po12 n2, p-acp vvg n1 p-acp dt d n2, cc n2 av, p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1. (35) sermon (DIV2) 810 Page 394
6999 2. Remember Christs loves practically, so as to make them obligations upon your Souls, to a close walking with God. 2. remember Christ loves practically, so as to make them obligations upon your Souls, to a close walking with God. crd vvb npg1 n2 av-j, av c-acp pc-acp vvi pno32 n2 p-acp po22 n2, p-acp dt av-j vvg p-acp np1. (35) sermon (DIV2) 811 Page 394
7000 See the example of David, Psal. 116. 1, 9, 12, 18. But I shall speak all this over again, See the Exampl of David, Psalm 116. 1, 9, 12, 18. But I shall speak all this over again, vvb dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd crd, crd, crd, crd p-acp pns11 vmb vvi d d a-acp av, (35) sermon (DIV2) 811 Page 394
7001 when I come to handle the next words, and shall therefore add no more. when I come to handle the next words, and shall Therefore add no more. c-crq pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi dt ord n2, cc vmb av vvi av-dx av-dc. (35) sermon (DIV2) 811 Page 394
7002 My second Branch of this Exhortation shall respect those whom God hath not thus far dignified; the Lord hath (as they hope) admitted them into his family, but he hath not yet brought them into his Chambers. Some communion with God they hope they have, My second Branch of this Exhortation shall respect those whom God hath not thus Far dignified; the Lord hath (as they hope) admitted them into his family, but he hath not yet brought them into his Chambers. some communion with God they hope they have, po11 ord n1 pp-f d n1 vmb vvi d r-crq np1 vhz xx av av-j vvn; dt n1 vhz (c-acp pns32 vvb) vvn pno32 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp pns31 vhz xx av vvn pno32 p-acp po31 n2. d n1 p-acp np1 pns32 vvb pns32 vhb, (35) sermon (DIV2) 812 Page 394
7003 and an heart that panteth after a more full, and near communion with him, but this they have not yet attained to, they walk in the dark, and an heart that pants After a more full, and near communion with him, but this they have not yet attained to, they walk in the dark, cc dt n1 cst vvz p-acp dt av-dc j, cc j n1 p-acp pno31, cc-acp d pns32 vhb xx av vvn p-acp, pns32 vvb p-acp dt j, (35) sermon (DIV2) 812 Page 394
7004 and see no light, the Lord giveth them an heart to pray, but they cannot glory in such a full, and see no Light, the Lord gives them an heart to pray, but they cannot glory in such a full, cc vvb dx n1, dt n1 vvz pno32 dt n1 pc-acp vvi, cc-acp pns32 vmbx vvi p-acp d dt j, (35) sermon (DIV2) 812 Page 394
7005 and quick return of prayers as others have; and quick return of Prayers as Others have; cc j n1 pp-f n2 c-acp n2-jn vhb; (35) sermon (DIV2) 812 Page 394
7006 they have not that inward joy and peace, which as to some Souls is consequential to believing; they have not that inward joy and peace, which as to Some Souls is consequential to believing; pns32 vhb xx d j n1 cc n1, r-crq c-acp p-acp d n2 vbz j p-acp vvg; (35) sermon (DIV2) 812 Page 394
7007 the question is now, what they should do, what their duty is, under their present circumstances. the question is now, what they should do, what their duty is, under their present Circumstances. dt n1 vbz av, r-crq pns32 vmd vdi, r-crq po32 n1 vbz, p-acp po32 j n2. (35) sermon (DIV2) 812 Page 394
7008 I will open it in two particulars. I will open it in two particulars. pns11 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp crd n2-j. (35) sermon (DIV2) 812 Page 394
7009 1. Certainly they ought not to despond, and be dejected, and conclude against themselves, as if they had no share in the love of God, much less to repine, and murmur against God. 1. Certainly they ought not to despond, and be dejected, and conclude against themselves, as if they had no share in the love of God, much less to repine, and murmur against God. crd av-j pns32 vmd xx pc-acp vvi, cc vbi vvn, cc vvi p-acp px32, c-acp cs pns32 vhd dx n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, d dc pc-acp vvi, cc vvi p-acp np1. (35) sermon (DIV2) 813 Page 394
7010 Against murmuring I offered you some considerations under the first branch of application. Against murmuring I offered you Some considerations under the First branch of application. p-acp vvg pns11 vvd pn22 d n2 p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f n1. (35) sermon (DIV2) 813 Page 394
7011 Against condemning your selves, or concluding against the goodness of your spiritual state, I shall offer something now. Against condemning your selves, or concluding against the Goodness of your spiritual state, I shall offer something now. p-acp vvg po22 n2, cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 j n1, pns11 vmb vvi pi av. (35) sermon (DIV2) 813 Page 394
7012 There is no ground at all for any such conclusion from these providences. There is no ground At all for any such conclusion from these providences. pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp d c-acp d d n1 p-acp d n2. (35) sermon (DIV2) 813 Page 394
7013 The Childs right to the Father is not to be determined from the portion, much less from any particular expression of the Fathers affection, The Child's right to the Father is not to be determined from the portion, much less from any particular expression of the Father's affection, dt ng1 j-jn p-acp dt n1 vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, av-d av-dc p-acp d j n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1, (35) sermon (DIV2) 813 Page 394
7014 if the Child be begotten by the Father, if owned by him as his Child, this is enough, if the Child be begotten by the Father, if owned by him as his Child, this is enough, cs dt n1 vbb vvn p-acp dt n1, cs j-vvn p-acp pno31 c-acp po31 n1, d vbz av-d, (35) sermon (DIV2) 813 Page 394
7015 tho some other Child may have more smiles, and some particular expressions of kindness which it wanteth. though Some other Child may have more smiles, and Some particular expressions of kindness which it Wants. cs d j-jn n1 vmb vhi dc n2, cc d j n2 pp-f n1 r-crq pn31 vvz. (35) sermon (DIV2) 813 Page 394
7016 If a Christian hath any evidence, that he is born again, not of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, If a Christian hath any evidence, that he is born again, not of the will of the Flesh, nor of the will of man, cs dt njp vhz d n1, cst pns31 vbz vvn av, xx pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, ccx pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, (35) sermon (DIV2) 813 Page 394
7017 but of the will of God, born again of the Spirit, by the incorruptible Seed of the Word, this is enough to entitle him to a Sonship, but of the will of God, born again of the Spirit, by the incorruptible Seed of the Word, this is enough to entitle him to a Sonship, cc-acp pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, vvn av pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, d vbz av-d pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1, (35) sermon (DIV2) 813 Page 394
7018 if he hath received the Lord Jesus Christ, this John 1. 12. gives him a right to be called the Child of God, if he hath received the Lord jesus christ, this John 1. 12. gives him a right to be called the Child of God, cs pns31 vhz vvn dt n1 np1 np1, d np1 crd crd n2 pno31 dt j-jn pc-acp vbi vvn dt n1 pp-f np1, (35) sermon (DIV2) 813 Page 394
7019 and this new birth is discoverable by the new features in the Souls face, the Souls assimilation to God in holiness. and this new birth is discoverable by the new features in the Souls face, the Souls assimilation to God in holiness. cc d j n1 vbz j p-acp dt j n2 p-acp dt ng1 n1, dt n2 n1 p-acp np1 p-acp n1. (35) sermon (DIV2) 813 Page 395
7020 If these things be found, it is a most unreasonable conclusion to conclude against thy Sonship, If these things be found, it is a most unreasonable conclusion to conclude against thy Sonship, cs d n2 vbb vvn, pn31 vbz dt av-ds j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po21 n1, (35) sermon (DIV2) 813 Page 395
7021 for want of some special favours bestowed upon others, and not upon thee; for want of Some special favours bestowed upon Others, and not upon thee; p-acp n1 pp-f d j n2 vvn p-acp n2-jn, cc xx p-acp pno21; (35) sermon (DIV2) 813 Page 395
7022 so as there is no ground for thy reprobating thy self upon this account, and concluding against thy spiritual state, so as there is no ground for thy reprobating thy self upon this account, and concluding against thy spiritual state, av c-acp pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp po21 vvg po21 n1 p-acp d n1, cc vvg p-acp po21 j n1, (35) sermon (DIV2) 813 Page 395
7023 because of thy want of some degrees of spiritual priviledges by others enjoyed; Because of thy want of Some Degrees of spiritual privileges by Others enjoyed; c-acp pp-f po21 n1 pp-f d n2 pp-f j n2 p-acp n2-jn vvd; (35) sermon (DIV2) 813 Page 395
7024 nor hast thou more ground to despond, and to deject thy self, as if thou never shouldst attain what thou hast not as yet attained. nor hast thou more ground to despond, and to deject thy self, as if thou never Shouldst attain what thou hast not as yet attained. ccx vh2 pns21 av-dc n1 p-acp vvb, cc p-acp vvb po21 n1, c-acp cs pns21 av-x vmd2 vvi q-crq pns21 vh2 xx c-acp av vvn. (35) sermon (DIV2) 813 Page 395
7025 David sets us a rare example in this case, Psal. 42. 5. Why art thou cast down O my Soul, David sets us a rare Exampl in this case, Psalm 42. 5. Why art thou cast down Oh my Soul, np1 vvz pno12 dt j n1 p-acp d n1, np1 crd crd q-crq vb2r pns21 vvn a-acp uh po11 n1, (35) sermon (DIV2) 813 Page 395
7026 why art thou disquieted within me, hope thou in God, for I shall yet praise him for the help of his countenance. why art thou disquieted within me, hope thou in God, for I shall yet praise him for the help of his countenance. q-crq vb2r pns21 vvn p-acp pno11, vvb pns21 p-acp np1, c-acp pns11 vmb av vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (35) sermon (DIV2) 813 Page 395
7027 The longest night hath a morning following, there commonly is a circulation in Divine Providence, The longest night hath a morning following, there commonly is a circulation in Divine Providence, dt js n1 vhz dt n1 vvg, a-acp av-j vbz dt n1 p-acp j-jn n1, (35) sermon (DIV2) 813 Page 395
7028 and as to the Soul of man, day, and night, Summer, and Winter, follow one another, and as to the Soul of man, day, and night, Summer, and Winter, follow one Another, cc c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, n1, cc n1, n1, cc n1, vvb pi j-jn, (35) sermon (DIV2) 813 Page 395
7029 as by a Covenant, he that doth not grieve willingly, nor willingly afflict the Children of men, will not be alwaies crushing the Prisoners of the Earth, as by a Covenant, he that does not grieve willingly, nor willingly afflict the Children of men, will not be always crushing the Prisoners of the Earth, c-acp p-acp dt n1, pns31 cst vdz xx vvi av-j, ccx av-j vvi dt n2 pp-f n2, vmb xx vbi av j-vvg dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (35) sermon (DIV2) 813 Page 395
7030 nor suffer the Souls which he hath made to fail before him. nor suffer the Souls which he hath made to fail before him. ccx vvi dt n2 r-crq pns31 vhz vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31. (35) sermon (DIV2) 813 Page 395
7031 2. As thy condition will prompt thee to endeavour to amend it, and to make the case of thy Soul more easy; 2. As thy condition will prompt thee to endeavour to amend it, and to make the case of thy Soul more easy; crd p-acp po21 n1 vmb vvi pno21 pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi pn31, cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 av-dc j; (35) sermon (DIV2) 814 Page 395
7032 so I would have thee look upon it as thy duty. so I would have thee look upon it as thy duty. av pns11 vmd vhi pno21 vvb p-acp pn31 p-acp po21 n1. (35) sermon (DIV2) 814 Page 395
7033 St. Paul had not attained, but he forgetting what was behind, pressed forward to what was before, Saint Paul had not attained, but he forgetting what was behind, pressed forward to what was before, n1 np1 vhd xx vvn, cc-acp pns31 vvg r-crq vbds a-acp, vvd av-j p-acp r-crq vbds a-acp, (35) sermon (DIV2) 814 Page 395
7034 unto the price of the high calling. unto the price of the high calling. p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n-vvg. (35) sermon (DIV2) 814 Page 395
7035 It is the state of our Souls, that we are not perfect, neither as to action, nor as to fruition, but it is all our duty to strive after perfection, both after a perfection with respect to action, which the Apostle calls a perfecting holiness in the fear of the Lord, and a perfection as to fruition, as to the enioyment of God, you have heard that the King of Glory hath Chambers, in which he entertaineth some of his peoples Souls, admitting them to a fuller, It is the state of our Souls, that we Are not perfect, neither as to actium, nor as to fruition, but it is all our duty to strive After perfection, both After a perfection with respect to actium, which the Apostle calls a perfecting holiness in the Fear of the Lord, and a perfection as to fruition, as to the enjoyment of God, you have herd that the King of Glory hath Chambers, in which he entertaineth Some of his peoples Souls, admitting them to a fuller, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, cst pns12 vbr xx j, av-d c-acp pc-acp n1, ccx a-acp pc-acp n1, p-acp pn31 vbz d po12 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, av-d p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1, r-crq dt n1 vvz dt vvg n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 c-acp p-acp n1, a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pn22 vhb vvn d dt n1 pp-f n1 vhz n2, p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz d pp-f po31 ng1 n2, vvg pno32 p-acp dt jc, (35) sermon (DIV2) 814 Page 395
7036 further, and sweeter enjoyment of himself then others have. further, and Sweeten enjoyment of himself then Others have. jc, cc jc n1 pp-f px31 av n2-jn vhb. (35) sermon (DIV2) 814 Page 395
7037 Let therefore no Christian sit down fully satisfied, till he get up into these Chambers I have shewed you a Christian ought to be so far satisfied, Let Therefore no Christian fit down Fully satisfied, till he get up into these Chambers I have showed you a Christian ought to be so Far satisfied, vvb av dx njp vvi a-acp av-j vvn, c-acp pns31 vvb a-acp p-acp d n2 pns11 vhb vvn pn22 dt njp vmd p-acp vbi av av-j vvn, (35) sermon (DIV2) 814 Page 395
7038 as if God pleaseth to chain him for a time in a lower room (my meaning is to lay a necessity upon him to live beneath these Mountains) not to repine & murmur against God, not to conclude against his spiritual state, as if God Pleases to chain him for a time in a lower room (my meaning is to lay a necessity upon him to live beneath these Mountains) not to repine & murmur against God, not to conclude against his spiritual state, c-acp cs np1 vvz pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt jc n1 (po11 n1 vbz pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2) xx p-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp np1, xx pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 j n1, (35) sermon (DIV2) 814 Page 395
7039 and interest in God, not to despond, and defect himself, and conclude that, because it is now dark, it shall never be light with him, and Interest in God, not to despond, and defect himself, and conclude that, Because it is now dark, it shall never be Light with him, cc n1 p-acp np1, xx pc-acp vvi, cc n1 px31, cc vvi d, c-acp pn31 vbz av j, pn31 vmb av-x vbi j p-acp pno31, (35) sermon (DIV2) 814 Page 395
7040 but yet he ought not to be so far satisfied, as not to look after higher degrees of enjoyment of, and communion with God. but yet he ought not to be so Far satisfied, as not to look After higher Degrees of enjoyment of, and communion with God. cc-acp av pns31 vmd xx pc-acp vbi av av-j vvn, c-acp xx pc-acp vvi p-acp jc n2 pp-f n1 pp-f, cc n1 p-acp np1. (35) sermon (DIV2) 814 Page 396
7041 There are all the arguments imaginable to be pleaded in this case. There Are all the Arguments imaginable to be pleaded in this case. pc-acp vbr d dt n2 j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n1. (35) sermon (DIV2) 814 Page 396
7042 Whether from profit, or pleasure, or honour, &c. But those are so obvious, that I shall but wast time to inlarge upon them. Whither from profit, or pleasure, or honour, etc. But those Are so obvious, that I shall but wast time to enlarge upon them. cs p-acp n1, cc n1, cc n1, av p-acp d vbr av j, cst pns11 vmb cc-acp vvi n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32. (35) sermon (DIV2) 814 Page 396
7043 Every Soul that hath any spiritual sense, will acknowledge the desirableness of this. But will some Souls say, what shall we do, that we may attain them. Every Soul that hath any spiritual sense, will acknowledge the desirableness of this. But will Some Souls say, what shall we do, that we may attain them. np1 n1 cst vhz d j n1, vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f d. cc-acp vmb d n2 vvb, q-crq vmb pns12 vdi, cst pns12 vmb vvi pno32. (35) sermon (DIV2) 814 Page 396
7044 I have but four things to offer in this case, with which I will conclude. I have but four things to offer in this case, with which I will conclude. pns11 vhb cc-acp crd n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1, p-acp r-crq pns11 vmb vvi. (35) sermon (DIV2) 814 Page 396
7045 1. Study to abound in active grace. The grace I am speaking of is that grace wherein man is partly passive. Active grace is that by which we are inabled to our duty in obedience to the will of God; 1. Study to abound in active grace. The grace I am speaking of is that grace wherein man is partly passive. Active grace is that by which we Are enabled to our duty in Obedience to the will of God; crd n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp j n1. dt n1 pns11 vbm vvg pp-f vbz d n1 c-crq n1 vbz av j. j n1 vbz d p-acp r-crq pns12 vbr vvn p-acp po12 n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (35) sermon (DIV2) 815 Page 396
7046 the Stairs by which Souls ascend to the Kings Chambers, mentioned in the Text (as I have interpreted it) are the steps of universal holiness, which the Apostle calls, the Stairs by which Souls ascend to the Kings Chambers, mentioned in the Text (as I have interpreted it) Are the steps of universal holiness, which the Apostle calls, dt n2 p-acp r-crq n2 vvb p-acp dt n2 n2, vvn p-acp dt n1 (c-acp pns11 vhb vvn pn31) vbr dt n2 pp-f j n1, r-crq dt n1 vvz, (35) sermon (DIV2) 815 Page 396
7047 an holiness in all manner of conversation. an holiness in all manner of Conversation. dt n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1. (35) sermon (DIV2) 815 Page 396
7048 The promise of Gods shewing his Salvation, Psal. 50. 21. is made to him that ordereth his conversation aright, The promise of God's showing his Salvation, Psalm 50. 21. is made to him that Ordereth his Conversation aright, dt n1 pp-f ng1 vvg po31 n1, np1 crd crd vbz vvd p-acp pno31 cst vvz po31 n1 av, (35) sermon (DIV2) 815 Page 396
7049 and the promise of Gods manisesting himself to his peoples Souls, is made to them that love Christ, and keep his Commandments. and the promise of God's manisesting himself to his peoples Souls, is made to them that love christ, and keep his commandments. cc dt n1 pp-f n2 vvg px31 p-acp po31 ng1 n2, vbz vvn p-acp pno32 cst vvb np1, cc vvi po31 n2. (35) sermon (DIV2) 815 Page 396
7051 and holy Souls, for a time, and shutteth out their supplications from him, you have instances in holy writ, and holy Souls, for a time, and shutteth out their supplications from him, you have instances in holy writ, cc j n2, p-acp dt n1, cc vvz av po32 n2 p-acp pno31, pn22 vhb n2 p-acp j n1, (35) sermon (DIV2) 815 Page 396
7052 as well as in our daily converse, but it is past all controversy, that those enjoy most of God who walk most with God, as well as in our daily converse, but it is passed all controversy, that those enjoy most of God who walk most with God, c-acp av c-acp p-acp po12 j n1, cc-acp pn31 vbz p-acp d n1, cst d vvb ds pp-f np1 r-crq vvb av-ds p-acp np1, (35) sermon (DIV2) 815 Page 396
7053 and the closest walking is the most sweet and comfortable walking. Study therefore to excell in holiness; that's the first. and the closest walking is the most sweet and comfortable walking. Study Therefore to excel in holiness; that's the First. cc dt js n-vvg vbz dt av-ds j cc j n-vvg. n1 av pc-acp vvi p-acp n1; d|vbz dt ord. (35) sermon (DIV2) 815 Page 396
7054 2. Behave thy self well in the lower Rooms. 2. Behave thy self well in the lower Rooms. crd vvi po21 n1 av p-acp dt jc n2. (35) sermon (DIV2) 816 Page 396
7055 Look to thy self, while God keeps thee in a dark condition, that thou dost not add to thine own Chains, Look to thy self, while God keeps thee in a dark condition, that thou dost not add to thine own Chains, vvb p-acp po21 n1, cs np1 vvz pno21 p-acp dt j n1, cst pns21 vd2 xx vvi p-acp po21 d n2, (35) sermon (DIV2) 816 Page 396
7056 and lengthen the hours of thy darkness; affliction is Gods School, by which he fits us for consolation. and lengthen the hours of thy darkness; affliction is God's School, by which he fits us for consolation. cc vvi dt n2 pp-f po21 n1; n1 vbz ng1 n1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz pno12 p-acp n1. (35) sermon (DIV2) 816 Page 396
7057 Dost thou ask me what I mean by behaving thy self well? I answer short. 1, Being watchful, and striving against sin, those corruptions especially, which thou shalt discern most busie in such an hour, such as murmuring, unbelief, impatience, &c. 2. Keeping up thy hope and saith in God, so did David (as I shewed you) Psal. 42. 5. Blessed are they saith our Saviour, who have not seen, Dost thou ask me what I mean by behaving thy self well? I answer short. 1, Being watchful, and striving against since, those corruptions especially, which thou shalt discern most busy in such an hour, such as murmuring, unbelief, impatience, etc. 2. Keeping up thy hope and Says in God, so did David (as I showed you) Psalm 42. 5. Blessed Are they Says our Saviour, who have not seen, vd2 pns21 vvi pno11 r-crq pns11 vvb p-acp vvg po21 n1 av? pns11 vvb j. crd, vbg j, cc vvg p-acp n1, d n2 av-j, r-crq pns21 vm2 vvi av-ds j p-acp d dt n1, d c-acp vvg, n1, n1, av crd vvg a-acp po21 n1 cc vvz p-acp np1, av vdd np1 (c-acp pns11 vvd pn22) np1 crd crd j-vvn vbr pns32 vvz po12 n1, r-crq vhb xx vvn, (35) sermon (DIV2) 816 Page 396
7058 and yet believed. 3. Humbly acknowledging thine iniquities, thy unworthiness to receive the least mercy, and yet believed. 3. Humbly acknowledging thine iniquities, thy unworthiness to receive the least mercy, cc av vvn. crd av-j vvg po21 n2, po21 n1 pc-acp vvi dt ds n1, (35) sermon (DIV2) 816 Page 396
7059 or look of grace from God. 4. Panting & thirsting after fuller degrees of communion with God; or look of grace from God. 4. Panting & thirsting After fuller Degrees of communion with God; cc vvb pp-f n1 p-acp np1. crd vvg cc vvg p-acp jc n2 pp-f n1 p-acp np1; (35) sermon (DIV2) 816 Page 396
7060 thus David, Psal. 63. 1, 2. My Soul longeth, my flesh thirsteth for thee, to see thy power, and thy glory, &c. 3. Abstract thy self as much as thou canst from the world. thus David, Psalm 63. 1, 2. My Soul Longeth, my Flesh Thirsteth for thee, to see thy power, and thy glory, etc. 3. Abstract thy self as much as thou Canst from the world. av np1, np1 crd crd, crd po11 n1 vvz, po11 n1 vvz p-acp pno21, pc-acp vvi po21 n1, cc po21 n1, av crd vvb po21 n1 c-acp d c-acp pns21 vm2 p-acp dt n1. (35) sermon (DIV2) 816 Page 396
7061 You shall observe that the Servants of God have chosen Mountains places of solitude, and removed from the noise of the world, You shall observe that the Servants of God have chosen Mountains places of solitude, and removed from the noise of the world, pn22 vmb vvi cst dt n2 pp-f np1 vhb vvn n2 n2 pp-f n1, cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (35) sermon (DIV2) 817 Page 397
7062 when they designed any acts of more special communion with God, so Christ often went into a Mountain to pray. when they designed any acts of more special communion with God, so christ often went into a Mountain to pray. c-crq pns32 vvd d n2 pp-f dc j n1 p-acp np1, av np1 av vvd p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi. (35) sermon (DIV2) 817 Page 397
7063 And God oft chose such places more specially to communicate his mind to his people. And God oft chosen such places more specially to communicate his mind to his people. cc np1 av vvd d n2 av-dc av-j pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1. (35) sermon (DIV2) 817 Page 397
7064 It was in the Mount God talkt with Moses, face to face, as a man talks with his friend. It was in the Mount God talked with Moses, face to face, as a man talks with his friend. pn31 vbds p-acp dt n1 np1 vvd p-acp np1, n1 p-acp n1, c-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp po31 n1. (35) sermon (DIV2) 817 Page 397
7065 Divines have observed that those Persons who have enjoyed most of God, have been, such as have been (I will not say most, Divines have observed that those Persons who have enjoyed most of God, have been, such as have been (I will not say most, vvz vhb vvn cst d n2 r-crq vhb vvn ds pp-f np1, vhb vbn, d c-acp vhb vbn (pns11 vmb xx vvi av-ds, (35) sermon (DIV2) 817 Page 397
7066 but) much in contemplation, which brought contemplation afterward into a superstition, and a contemplative life to be cried up beyond all sense or reason. but) much in contemplation, which brought contemplation afterwards into a Superstition, and a contemplative life to be cried up beyond all sense or reason. cc-acp) d p-acp n1, r-crq vvd n1 av p-acp dt n1, cc dt j n1 pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp p-acp d n1 cc n1. (35) sermon (DIV2) 817 Page 397
7067 4. Lastly, Be much in prayer. But I have spoke enough upon this argument. 4. Lastly, Be much in prayer. But I have spoke enough upon this argument. crd ord, vbb d p-acp n1. cc-acp pns11 vhb vvn av-d p-acp d n1. (35) sermon (DIV2) 818 Page 397
7068 Sermon XXVII. Canticles 1. 4. We will be glad, and rejoyce in thee. We will remember thy loves more then Wine. The upright love thee. Sermon XXVII. Canticles 1. 4. We will be glad, and rejoice in thee. We will Remember thy loves more then Wine. The upright love thee. n1 np1. n2 crd crd pns12 vmb vbi j, cc vvi p-acp pno21. pns12 vmb vvi po21 n2 av-dc cs n1. dt j n1 pno21. (36) sermon (DIV2) 819 Page 397
7069 I Am now come to the Fourth thing considerable in this Second Petition of the Spouse. I Am now come to the Fourth thing considerable in this Second Petition of the Spouse. pns11 vbm av vvn p-acp dt ord n1 j p-acp d vvb vvb pp-f dt n1. (36) sermon (DIV2) 820 Page 397
7070 I have done with the Petition, Draw me. 2. With the Argument by which she inforced her Petition; We will run after thee. I have done with the Petition, Draw me. 2. With the Argument by which she enforced her Petition; We will run After thee. pns11 vhb vdn p-acp dt vvb, vvb pno11. crd p-acp dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vvd pno31 vvi; pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno21. (36) sermon (DIV2) 820 Page 397
7071 3. With the Spouse's Attestation of the quick acceptance of her Petition: The King hath brought me into his Chambers. 3. With the Spouse's Attestation of the quick acceptance of her Petition: The King hath brought me into his Chambers. crd p-acp dt ng1 n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f po31 vvb: dt n1 vhz vvn pno11 p-acp po31 n2. (36) sermon (DIV2) 820 Page 397
7072 I have only to consider the Effect that this Love had upon her, that is exprest in the words I have now read. I have only to Consider the Effect that this Love had upon her, that is expressed in the words I have now read. pns11 vhb av-j pc-acp vvi dt vvb cst d n1 vhd p-acp pno31, cst vbz vvn p-acp dt n2 pns11 vhb av vvn. (36) sermon (DIV2) 820 Page 397
7073 We will be glad, and rejoyce in thee,; we will remember thy Loves more than Wine. We will be glad, and rejoice in thee,; we will Remember thy Loves more than Wine. pns12 vmb vbi j, cc vvi p-acp pno21,; pns12 vmb vvi po21 ng1 n1 cs n1. (36) sermon (DIV2) 820 Page 397
7074 I have opened the words before: I have opened the words before: pns11 vhb vvn dt n2 a-acp: (36) sermon (DIV2) 820 Page 397
7075 We, I and all Believers, we who being many are yet one body, united by one Spirit, Members under the Government of one Head; We, I and all Believers, we who being many Are yet one body, united by one Spirit, Members under the Government of one Head; pns12, sy cc d n2, pns12 r-crq vbg av-d vbr av crd n1, vvn p-acp crd n1, n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f crd n1; (36) sermon (DIV2) 820 Page 397
7076 we who have tasted and experienced thy goodness ▪ will be glad. The word in the Hebrew NONLATINALPHABET, is expressive of the largest dilatation of the heart upon union with its object. we who have tasted and experienced thy Goodness ▪ will be glad. The word in the Hebrew, is expressive of the Largest dilatation of the heart upon Union with its Object. pns12 r-crq vhb vvn cc vvn po21 n1 ▪ vmb vbi j. dt n1 p-acp dt njp, vbz j pp-f dt js n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1. (36) sermon (DIV2) 820 Page 397
7077 It is used, Isa. 65. v. 19. Prov. 24. 23. Psal. 21. 1. Psal. 2. 11. & 13. 11. Zech. 9. 9. [ and rejoyce in thee. It is used, Isaiah 65. v. 19. Curae 24. 23. Psalm 21. 1. Psalm 2. 11. & 13. 11. Zechariah 9. 9. [ and rejoice in thee. pn31 vbz vvn, np1 crd n1 crd np1 crd crd np1 crd crd np1 crd crd cc crd crd np1 crd crd [ cc vvi p-acp pno21. (36) sermon (DIV2) 820 Page 398
7078 ] The word again here used, is often used in the Old Testament, Exod. 4. 14. Jer. 31. 13, &c. I shall not undertake to justifie the Critical distinction some make betwixt these two words, ] The word again Here used, is often used in the Old Testament, Exod 4. 14. Jer. 31. 13, etc. I shall not undertake to justify the Critical distinction Some make betwixt these two words, ] dt n1 av av vvn, vbz av vvn p-acp dt j n1, np1 crd crd np1 crd crd, av pns11 vmb xx vvi pc-acp vvi dt j n1 d vvi p-acp d crd n2, (36) sermon (DIV2) 820 Page 398
7079 as if one were restrained to the more inward motion of the heart, the other more expressive of the more external gestures, as if one were restrained to the more inward motion of the heart, the other more expressive of the more external gestures, c-acp cs pi vbdr vvn p-acp dt av-dc j n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n-jn av-dc j pp-f dt av-dc j n2, (36) sermon (DIV2) 820 Page 398
7080 or actions, signifying that affection [ in thee ] in Christ, as the principal object, and in the significations of thy love to us. The Proposition is shortly this. or actions, signifying that affection [ in thee ] in christ, as the principal Object, and in the significations of thy love to us. The Proposition is shortly this. cc n2, vvg d n1 [ p-acp pno21 ] p-acp np1, c-acp dt j-jn n1, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f po21 n1 p-acp pno12. dt n1 vbz av-j d. (36) sermon (DIV2) 820 Page 398
7081 Jesus Christ, and the manifestations of his love to believers Souls, particularly in answering prayers, are the singular objects of their joy, and rejoycing. jesus christ, and the manifestations of his love to believers Souls, particularly in answering Prayers, Are the singular objects of their joy, and rejoicing. np1 np1, cc dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp n2 n2, av-j p-acp vvg n2, vbr dt j n2 pp-f po32 n1, cc vvg. (36) sermon (DIV2) 821 Page 398
7082 In order both to the explication and confirmation of this Proposition, I will guide you a little into the understanding of the nature of Joy, 2. Consider how Christ can be the object of the believers joy, and is more the object of his joy, In order both to the explication and confirmation of this Proposition, I will guide you a little into the understanding of the nature of Joy, 2. Consider how christ can be the Object of the believers joy, and is more the Object of his joy, p-acp n1 av-d p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1, pns11 vmb vvi pn22 dt j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, crd np1 c-crq np1 vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f dt n2 vvb, cc vbz av-dc cs n1 pp-f po31 n1, (36) sermon (DIV2) 821 Page 398
7083 then of another mans. 3. How he is the special singular object of their joy. then of Another men. 3. How he is the special singular Object of their joy. av pp-f j-jn n2. crd c-crq pns31 vbz dt j j n1 pp-f po32 n1. (36) sermon (DIV2) 821 Page 398
7084 Take joy considered in itself, it is but a natural plant, a power God hath given to every reasonable Soul, the object of it is some good, to which it is in some degree united, Take joy considered in itself, it is but a natural plant, a power God hath given to every reasonable Soul, the Object of it is Some good, to which it is in Some degree united, vvb n1 vvn p-acp px31, pn31 vbz p-acp dt j n1, dt n1 np1 vhz vvn p-acp d j n1, dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbz d j, p-acp r-crq pn31 vbz p-acp d n1 vvn, (36) sermon (DIV2) 822 Page 398
7085 and it is greater or lesser, according to the nature of the good, or the degree of the apprehension. and it is greater or lesser, according to the nature of the good, or the degree of the apprehension. cc pn31 vbz jc cc jc, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (36) sermon (DIV2) 822 Page 398
7086 There is in all joy, satisfaction, and rest, and something of musick, or melody. There is in all joy, satisfaction, and rest, and something of music, or melody. pc-acp vbz p-acp d n1, n1, cc n1, cc pi pp-f n1, cc n1. (36) sermon (DIV2) 822 Page 398
7087 1. There is in all joy a Soul satisfying suln ss, desire speaks some emptiness in the Soul, 1. There is in all joy a Soul satisfying suln ss, desire speaks Some emptiness in the Soul, crd pc-acp vbz p-acp d n1 dt n1 vvg n1 zz, n1 vvz d n1 p-acp dt n1, (36) sermon (DIV2) 823 Page 398
7088 and is the Souls motion in order to a satisfaction, the like might be said of hope, but all joy, speaketh a Soul satisfaction, according to the measure of the joy, the rejoycing Soul hath alwaies in it a fulness, and a pleasing fulness; and is the Souls motion in order to a satisfaction, the like might be said of hope, but all joy, speaks a Soul satisfaction, according to the measure of the joy, the rejoicing Soul hath always in it a fullness, and a pleasing fullness; cc vbz dt ng1 n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, dt j vmd vbi vvn pp-f vvb, p-acp d vvb, vvz dt n1 n1, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt vvg n1 vhz av p-acp pn31 dt n1, cc dt j-vvg n1; (36) sermon (DIV2) 823 Page 398
7089 that is the first thing in the nature of it. 2. There is in all joy a rest that quieteth the Soul; that is the First thing in the nature of it. 2. There is in all joy a rest that quieteth the Soul; d vbz dt ord n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. crd pc-acp vbz p-acp d n1 dt n1 cst vvz dt n1; (36) sermon (DIV2) 823 Page 398
7090 the desiring, thirsty, hoping Soul is still in motion, being in the pursuit of something which it hath not attained, the desiring, thirsty, hoping Soul is still in motion, being in the pursuit of something which it hath not attained, dt vvg, j, vvg n1 vbz av p-acp n1, vbg p-acp dt n1 pp-f pi r-crq pn31 vhz xx vvn, (36) sermon (DIV2) 824 Page 398
7091 but the rejoycing Soul is at rest; David in the hour of his joy saith, Return unto thy rest, O my Soul! but the rejoicing Soul is At rest; David in the hour of his joy Says, Return unto thy rest, Oh my Soul! cc-acp dt vvg n1 vbz p-acp n1; np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvz, vvb p-acp po21 n1, uh po11 n1! (36) sermon (DIV2) 824 Page 398
7092 For God hath dealt graciously with thee. That is a second thing in joy. For God hath dealt graciously with thee. That is a second thing in joy. p-acp np1 vhz vvn av-j p-acp pno21. cst vbz dt ord n1 p-acp n1. (36) sermon (DIV2) 824 Page 398
7093 3. There is in all joy something of musick and melody, hence that phrase of leaping for joy, hence singing and shouting, are the natural expressions of joy; 3. There is in all joy something of music and melody, hence that phrase of leaping for joy, hence singing and shouting, Are the natural expressions of joy; crd pc-acp vbz p-acp d n1 pi pp-f n1 cc n1, av d n1 pp-f vvg p-acp n1, av vvg cc vvg, vbr dt j n2 pp-f n1; (36) sermon (DIV2) 825 Page 398
7094 thus joy may be described to be a natural power, or inclination of the Soul, by which having more perfectly, thus joy may be described to be a natural power, or inclination of the Soul, by which having more perfectly, av n1 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vbi dt j n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp r-crq vhg n1 av-j, (36) sermon (DIV2) 825 Page 398
7095 or imperfectly obtained an union with the object which it desired, or hoped for, it is in proportion satisfied, or imperfectly obtained an Union with the Object which it desired, or hoped for, it is in proportion satisfied, cc av-j vvd dt n1 p-acp dt n1 r-crq pn31 vvd, cc vvd p-acp, pn31 vbz p-acp n1 vvn, (36) sermon (DIV2) 825 Page 399
7096 and well pleased, at rest, and keeps as it were a festival within it self. and well pleased, At rest, and keeps as it were a festival within it self. cc av vvn, p-acp n1, cc vvz p-acp pn31 vbdr dt n1 p-acp pn31 n1. (36) sermon (DIV2) 825 Page 399
7097 Two things are required to make an adequate obiect of this joy. 1. The thing must be good. Two things Are required to make an adequate Object of this joy. 1. The thing must be good. crd n2 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f d n1. crd dt n1 vmb vbi j. (36) sermon (DIV2) 826 Page 399
7098 2. We must have some apprehension both of the goodness of it, and our union with, and interest in it. 2. We must have Some apprehension both of the Goodness of it, and our Union with, and Interest in it. crd pns12 vmb vhi d n1 av-d pp-f dt n1 pp-f pn31, cc po12 n1 p-acp, cc n1 p-acp pn31. (36) sermon (DIV2) 826 Page 399
7099 1. The object that our Souls rejoice in, must be something which either is good, 1. The Object that our Souls rejoice in, must be something which either is good, crd dt n1 cst po12 n2 vvb p-acp, vmb vbi pi r-crq d vbz j, (36) sermon (DIV2) 826 Page 399
7100 or which at least we apprehend to be so, the nature of good lieth in a suitableness and conveniency of a thing for us, or which At least we apprehend to be so, the nature of good lies in a suitableness and conveniency of a thing for us, cc r-crq p-acp ds pns12 vvb pc-acp vbi av, dt n1 pp-f j vvz p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp pno12, (36) sermon (DIV2) 826 Page 399
7101 and whatsoever we apprehend suited to any of our wants, or convenient for us in any of our circumstances that we call good, and whatsoever we apprehend under that notion, and whatsoever we apprehend suited to any of our Wants, or convenient for us in any of our Circumstances that we call good, and whatsoever we apprehend under that notion, cc r-crq pns12 vvb vvn p-acp d pp-f po12 n2, cc j p-acp pno12 p-acp d pp-f po12 n2 cst pns12 vvb j, cc r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp d n1, (36) sermon (DIV2) 826 Page 399
7102 whether it indeed be so or no, we love, and if we want it, we desire it, whither it indeed be so or no, we love, and if we want it, we desire it, cs pn31 av vbi av cc uh-dx, pns12 vvb, cc cs pns12 vvb pn31, pns12 vvb pn31, (36) sermon (DIV2) 826 Page 399
7103 if we apprehend it probable to be our portion, we hope for it, if we have it, if we apprehend it probable to be our portion, we hope for it, if we have it, cs pns12 vvb pn31 j pc-acp vbi po12 n1, pns12 vvb p-acp pn31, cs pns12 vhb pn31, (36) sermon (DIV2) 826 Page 399
7104 or apprehend we have it, we delight, and take a complacency, and rejoice in it. 2. So that secondly, to make an adequate object of our joy. or apprehend we have it, we delight, and take a complacency, and rejoice in it. 2. So that secondly, to make an adequate Object of our joy. cc vvb pns12 vhb pn31, pns12 vvb, cc vvb dt n1, cc vvi p-acp pn31. crd av cst ord, pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1. (36) sermon (DIV2) 826 Page 399
7105 There must be some apprehended union betwixt our Souls, and the object we rejoice in. There must be Some apprehended Union betwixt our Souls, and the Object we rejoice in. a-acp vmb vbi d vvn n1 p-acp po12 n2, cc dt n1 pns12 vvb p-acp. (36) sermon (DIV2) 826 Page 399
7106 For although we can love, and take a secret complacency in an object which appeareth to us as good, For although we can love, and take a secret complacency in an Object which appears to us as good, c-acp cs pns12 vmb vvi, cc vvb dt j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1 r-crq vvz p-acp pno12 p-acp j, (36) sermon (DIV2) 826 Page 399
7107 yet it is propriety in it that causeth our joy and rejoycings. yet it is propriety in it that Causes our joy and rejoicings. av pn31 vbz n1 p-acp pn31 cst vvz po12 n1 cc n2-vvg. (36) sermon (DIV2) 826 Page 399
7169 as this union of the Soul with its object, now is closer, and fuller then the other, as this Union of the Soul with its Object, now is closer, and fuller then the other, c-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, av vbz jc, cc jc cs dt n-jn, (36) sermon (DIV2) 836 Page 402
7108 Thus far now I have only considered, and discoursed of joy, philosophically, as it is a natural affection, working upon its proper object. Thus Far now I have only considered, and discoursed of joy, philosophically, as it is a natural affection, working upon its proper Object. av av-j av pns11 vhb av-j vvn, cc vvn pp-f n1, av-j, c-acp pn31 vbz dt j n1, vvg p-acp po31 j n1. (36) sermon (DIV2) 826 Page 399
7109 Let us now consider it as a grace, or sanctified affection. Let us now Consider it as a grace, or sanctified affection. vvb pno12 av vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1, cc j-vvn n1. (36) sermon (DIV2) 827 Page 399
7110 Grace doth not plant new powers in the Soul of man, it only turns the natural powers to their proper objects. Grace does not plant new Powers in the Soul of man, it only turns the natural Powers to their proper objects. n1 vdz xx vvi j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pn31 av-j vvz dt j n2 p-acp po32 j n2. (36) sermon (DIV2) 827 Page 399
7111 Our Saviour tells us, there is none good but God, God is the Summum Bonum, the first, Our Saviour tells us, there is none good but God, God is the Summum Bonum, the First, po12 n1 vvz pno12, a-acp vbz pix j p-acp np1, np1 vbz dt fw-la fw-la, dt ord, (36) sermon (DIV2) 828 Page 399
7112 and chiefest good, nor is any thing good, but what deriveth from him. and chiefest good, nor is any thing good, but what deriveth from him. cc js-jn j, ccx vbz d n1 j, cc-acp q-crq vvz p-acp pno31. (36) sermon (DIV2) 828 Page 399
7113 Christ is good, supremely good, as in him there is found, what is suited to the greatest wants and emptinesses, that the nature of man is exposed, and subject to. christ is good, supremely good, as in him there is found, what is suited to the greatest Wants and emptinesses, that the nature of man is exposed, and Subject to. np1 vbz j, av-j j, c-acp p-acp pno31 a-acp vbz vvn, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt js n2 cc n2, cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz vvn, cc n-jn p-acp. (36) sermon (DIV2) 828 Page 399
7114 And that the believer more valueth Christ then another man, ariseth only, 1. From his different apprehension. 2. From his different relation to him and interest in him. And that the believer more valueth christ then Another man, arises only, 1. From his different apprehension. 2. From his different Relation to him and Interest in him. cc cst dt n1 dc vvz np1 av j-jn n1, vvz av-j, crd p-acp po31 j n1. crd p-acp po31 j n1 p-acp pno31 cc n1 p-acp pno31. (36) sermon (DIV2) 828 Page 399
7115 1. From the different apprehensions of good which the believer hath, from those which are in other men. 1. From the different apprehensions of good which the believer hath, from those which Are in other men. crd p-acp dt j n2 pp-f j r-crq dt n1 vhz, p-acp d r-crq vbr p-acp j-jn n2. (36) sermon (DIV2) 829 Page 399
7116 I told you before, that the nature of good lieth in the suitableness, or conveniency of a thing to our wants and emptinesses. I told you before, that the nature of good lies in the suitableness, or conveniency of a thing to our Wants and emptinesses. pns11 vvd pn22 a-acp, cst dt n1 pp-f j vvz p-acp dt n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po12 n2 cc n2. (36) sermon (DIV2) 829 Page 399
7117 Man is a creature made up of two essential parts, the Body and the Soul, that which suiteth the one, Man is a creature made up of two essential parts, the Body and the Soul, that which suiteth the one, n1 vbz dt n1 vvd a-acp pp-f crd j n2, dt n1 cc dt n1, cst r-crq vvz dt pi, (36) sermon (DIV2) 829 Page 399
7118 or the other we call good. The Soul is considerable, with respect to a present, or future state, the first is that which alone the most men are sensible of, or concerned for. or the other we call good. The Soul is considerable, with respect to a present, or future state, the First is that which alone the most men Are sensible of, or concerned for. cc dt j-jn pns12 vvb j. dt n1 vbz j, p-acp n1 p-acp dt j, cc j-jn n1, dt ord vbz d r-crq av-j dt ds n2 vbr j pp-f, cc vvn p-acp. (36) sermon (DIV2) 829 Page 400
7119 We have a threefold perception of an object, according to which we judge of the goodness, or badness of it. We have a threefold perception of an Object, according to which we judge of the Goodness, or badness of it. pns12 vhb dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, vvg p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb pp-f dt n1, cc n1 pp-f pn31. (36) sermon (DIV2) 829 Page 400
7120 1. The first is by the Eye of sense, according to which we judge that good which gratifieth the exteriour senses, this of all is the most unmanly judgment of it, 1. The First is by the Eye of sense, according to which we judge that good which gratifieth the exterior Senses, this of all is the most unmanly judgement of it, crd dt ord vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvg p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb cst j r-crq vvz dt j-jn n2, d pp-f d vbz dt av-ds j n1 pp-f pn31, (36) sermon (DIV2) 830 Page 400
7121 thus the man of pleasure judgeth those things good, which gratify his eyes, ears, tast, sinell or touch, thus the man of pleasure Judgeth those things good, which gratify his eyes, ears, taste, sinell or touch, av dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz d n2 j, r-crq vvb po31 n2, n2, n1, n1 cc n1, (36) sermon (DIV2) 830 Page 400
7122 and indeed this is the judgment of the greatest part of the world, when they say, who will shew us any good? this is all they understand by it, who will gratify our sensitive appetites? These are the things they desire, delight, and indeed this is the judgement of the greatest part of the world, when they say, who will show us any good? this is all they understand by it, who will gratify our sensitive appetites? These Are the things they desire, delight, cc av d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt js n1 pp-f dt n1, c-crq pns32 vvb, r-crq vmb vvi pno12 d j? d vbz d pns32 vvb p-acp pn31, r-crq vmb vvi po12 j n2? d vbr dt n2 pns32 vvb, n1, (36) sermon (DIV2) 830 Page 400
7123 and rejoice in, these men rejoice in nothing, but in pleasures, profits, or honours, such things as either serve the lust of the Eye, and rejoice in, these men rejoice in nothing, but in pleasures, profits, or honours, such things as either serve the lust of the Eye, cc vvi p-acp, d n2 vvb p-acp pix, cc-acp p-acp n2, n2, cc n2, d n2 c-acp d vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (36) sermon (DIV2) 830 Page 400
7124 or the lust of Flesh, or the pride of life. or the lust of Flesh, or the pride of life. cc dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1. (36) sermon (DIV2) 830 Page 400
7125 2. A second Eye by which we discern good, and accordingly judge of it is the Eye of Reason, God hath indued man with a reasonable Soul, which hath several powers and faculties, amongst the rest, the understanding, by which I understand that power in man, by which he apprehendeth things, 2. A second Eye by which we discern good, and accordingly judge of it is the Eye of Reason, God hath endued man with a reasonable Soul, which hath several Powers and faculties, among the rest, the understanding, by which I understand that power in man, by which he apprehendeth things, crd dt ord n1 p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb j, cc av-vvg vvi pp-f pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, np1 vhz vvn n1 p-acp dt j n1, r-crq vhz j n2 cc n2, p-acp dt n1, dt n1, p-acp r-crq pns11 vvb d n1 p-acp n1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz n2, (36) sermon (DIV2) 831 Page 400
7126 and the reason of them, and takes the impression of notions, that which is suited to this we call good, and the reason of them, and Takes the impression of notions, that which is suited to this we call good, cc dt n1 pp-f pno32, cc vvz dt n1 pp-f n2, cst r-crq vbz vvn p-acp d pns12 vvb j, (36) sermon (DIV2) 831 Page 400
7127 and upon a much truer notion then the other. and upon a much truer notion then the other. cc p-acp dt d jc n1 cs dt n-jn. (36) sermon (DIV2) 831 Page 400
7128 Hence is some mens thirst, and desire of knowledge, and knowledge is as sweet to them, Hence is Some men's thirst, and desire of knowledge, and knowledge is as sweet to them, av vbz d ng2 n1, cc n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 vbz a-acp j p-acp pno32, (36) sermon (DIV2) 832 Page 400
7129 as Wine is to the Drunkard, they discern an excellency in the mind, and Soul, above what is, as Wine is to the Drunkard, they discern an excellency in the mind, and Soul, above what is, c-acp n1 vbz p-acp dt n1, pns32 vvb dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc n1, p-acp r-crq vbz, (36) sermon (DIV2) 832 Page 400
7130 or can be in the fleshly part of a man, and delight more in understanding, or can be in the fleshly part of a man, and delight more in understanding, cc vmb vbi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vvi av-dc p-acp n1, (36) sermon (DIV2) 832 Page 400
7131 then the voluptuous man doth in pleasure, or the worldly man in wealth, that is their good, for which they contemn pleasures, and all sensual satisfactions. then the voluptuous man does in pleasure, or the worldly man in wealth, that is their good, for which they contemn pleasures, and all sensual satisfactions. cs dt j n1 vdz p-acp n1, cc dt j n1 p-acp n1, cst vbz po32 j, p-acp r-crq pns32 vvb n2, cc d j n2. (36) sermon (DIV2) 832 Page 400
7132 3. Our third way of apprehending good, is by the Eye of saith, which the Apostle tells us is the evidence of things not seen. 3. Our third Way of apprehending good, is by the Eye of Says, which the Apostle tells us is the evidence of things not seen. crd po12 ord n1 pp-f vvg j, vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvz, r-crq dt n1 vvz pno12 vbz dt n1 pp-f n2 xx vvn. (36) sermon (DIV2) 833 Page 400
7133 There are some whom God hath so far enlightned by the revelation of his will, There Are Some whom God hath so Far enlightened by the Revelation of his will, pc-acp vbr d r-crq np1 vhz av av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (36) sermon (DIV2) 833 Page 400
7134 as they do not only know that they have bodies, and a sensitive part, which requireth satisfaction to its several cravings, as they do not only know that they have bodies, and a sensitive part, which requires satisfaction to its several cravings, c-acp pns32 vdb xx av-j vvi cst pns32 vhb n2, cc dt j n1, r-crq vvz n1 p-acp po31 j n2-vvg, (36) sermon (DIV2) 833 Page 400
7135 and a more noble part, which is the mind, capable of understanding things, and the reasons, and a more noble part, which is the mind, capable of understanding things, and the Reasons, cc dt av-dc j n1, r-crq vbz dt n1, j pp-f j-vvg n2, cc dt n2, (36) sermon (DIV2) 833 Page 400
7136 and causes of them, but Souls (an immortal part) capable of the favour of God, of an union and communion with him, they know that the happiness of man can lie in nothing beneath the favour of God, nothing beneath an union and communion with him, they have read it in the Word of God to which God hath wrought in their hearts a firm and full assent, that no man cometh to the Fathers but by Christ. There is no other name given under Heaven, no other way by which they can arrive at a true peace and happiness, either in this life, and Causes of them, but Souls (an immortal part) capable of the favour of God, of an Union and communion with him, they know that the happiness of man can lie in nothing beneath the favour of God, nothing beneath an Union and communion with him, they have read it in the Word of God to which God hath wrought in their hearts a firm and full assent, that no man comes to the Father's but by christ. There is no other name given under Heaven, no other Way by which they can arrive At a true peace and happiness, either in this life, cc n2 pp-f pno32, cc-acp n2 (dt j n1) j pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, pp-f dt n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31, pns32 vvb cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi p-acp pix p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pix p-acp dt n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31, pns32 vhb vvn pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp po32 n2 dt j cc j n1, cst dx n1 vvz p-acp dt n2 cc-acp p-acp np1. pc-acp vbz dx j-jn n1 vvn p-acp n1, dx j-jn n1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vmb vvi p-acp dt j n1 cc n1, av-d p-acp d n1, (36) sermon (DIV2) 833 Page 401
7137 or in that which is to come. or in that which is to come. cc p-acp d r-crq vbz pc-acp vvi. (36) sermon (DIV2) 833 Page 401
7138 And from hence it is, that all their desires are after Christ, all their hope in him, And from hence it is, that all their Desires Are After christ, all their hope in him, cc p-acp av pn31 vbz, cst d po32 n2 vbr p-acp np1, d po32 n1 p-acp pno31, (36) sermon (DIV2) 833 Page 401
7139 and he becometh their chief joy. and he Becometh their chief joy. cc pns31 vvz po32 j-jn n1. (36) sermon (DIV2) 833 Page 401
7140 2. A second reason of their rejoicing in Christ more then other mens, lies in their different relation to him, 2. A second reason of their rejoicing in christ more then other men's, lies in their different Relation to him, crd dt ord n1 pp-f po32 n-vvg p-acp np1 av-dc cs j-jn ng2, n2 p-acp po32 j n1 p-acp pno31, (36) sermon (DIV2) 834 Page 401
7141 and interest in him, or apprehensions at least of that relation, and interest. I told you before, that although an apprehended good be the object of our love, before we enjoy it, the Soul cannot but take some pleasure, and Interest in him, or apprehensions At least of that Relation, and Interest. I told you before, that although an apprehended good be the Object of our love, before we enjoy it, the Soul cannot but take Some pleasure, cc n1 p-acp pno31, cc n2 p-acp ds pp-f d n1, cc n1. pns11 vvd pn22 a-acp, cst cs dt vvn j vbb dt n1 pp-f po12 vvi, c-acp pns12 vvb pn31, dt n1 vmbx cc-acp vvi d n1, (36) sermon (DIV2) 834 Page 401
7142 and complacency in what he apprehendeth under that notion, yet while the Soul cometh to have some relation to it, some propriety and interest in it, and complacency in what he apprehendeth under that notion, yet while the Soul comes to have Some Relation to it, Some propriety and Interest in it, cc n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp d n1, av cs dt n1 vvz pc-acp vhi d n1 p-acp pn31, d n1 cc n1 p-acp pn31, (36) sermon (DIV2) 834 Page 401
7143 though it may move towards it by desire, and hope, yet it comes not to a joy, though it may move towards it by desire, and hope, yet it comes not to a joy, cs pn31 vmb vvi p-acp pn31 p-acp n1, cc n1, av pn31 vvz xx p-acp dt n1, (36) sermon (DIV2) 834 Page 401
7144 and rejoycing in it, till it comes to have some apprehension, that it hath obtained it. You may see this in other things; and rejoicing in it, till it comes to have Some apprehension, that it hath obtained it. You may see this in other things; cc vvg p-acp pn31, c-acp pn31 vvz pc-acp vhi d n1, cst pn31 vhz vvd pn31. pn22 vmb vvi d p-acp j-jn n2; (36) sermon (DIV2) 834 Page 401
7145 suppose a man of the world to fancy a great estate, or a great degree of honour and di•nity to be good, suppose a man of the world to fancy a great estate, or a great degree of honour and di•nity to be good, vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt j n1, cc dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 pc-acp vbi j, (36) sermon (DIV2) 834 Page 401
7146 or that an ingenious Child fancieth the like of knowledge, both the one and the other may desire these things at a distance; or that an ingenious Child fancieth the like of knowledge, both the one and the other may desire these things At a distance; cc cst dt j n1 vvz dt j pp-f n1, d dt crd cc dt n-jn vmb vvi d n2 p-acp dt n1; (36) sermon (DIV2) 834 Page 401
7147 the man of the world may wish he had such an Estate, and the Schollar may wish he had such degrees of learning and knowledge; the man of the world may wish he had such an Estate, and the Scholar may wish he had such Degrees of learning and knowledge; dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi pns31 vhd d dt n1, cc dt n1 vmb vvi pns31 vhd d n2 pp-f n1 cc n1; (36) sermon (DIV2) 834 Page 401
7148 but till the one and the other have attained what they desire in some degree, they cannot rejoice in it, but till the one and the other have attained what they desire in Some degree, they cannot rejoice in it, cc-acp c-acp dt crd cc dt j-jn vhb vvn r-crq pns32 vvb p-acp d n1, pns32 vmbx vvi p-acp pn31, (36) sermon (DIV2) 834 Page 401
7149 neither is their mind satisfied, nor at rest. neither is their mind satisfied, nor At rest. av-dx vbz po32 n1 vvn, ccx p-acp n1. (36) sermon (DIV2) 834 Page 401
7150 It is the same case as to a spiritual man. He is enlightned to see he hath a Soul of a further capacity, It is the same case as to a spiritual man. He is enlightened to see he hath a Soul of a further capacity, pn31 vbz dt d n1 c-acp p-acp dt j n1. pns31 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi pns31 vhz dt n1 pp-f dt jc n1, (36) sermon (DIV2) 834 Page 401
7151 then the most men understand their Souls to be, that he hath some further wants, then the most men understand their Souls to be, that he hath Some further Wants, cs dt ds n2 vvb po32 n2 pc-acp vbi, cst pns31 vhz d jc n2, (36) sermon (DIV2) 834 Page 401
7152 then the most understand that they have, he believeth the Scriptures, and understands that he wants peace, then the most understand that they have, he Believeth the Scriptures, and understands that he Wants peace, cs dt av-ds vvi cst pns32 vhb, pns31 vvz dt n2, cc vvz cst pns31 vvz n1, (36) sermon (DIV2) 834 Page 401
7153 and reconciliation with God, he understandeth that there shall be a Resurrection, a day of Judgment, and reconciliation with God, he understands that there shall be a Resurrection, a day of Judgement, cc n1 p-acp np1, pns31 vvz cst a-acp vmb vbi dt n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, (36) sermon (DIV2) 834 Page 401
7154 and that he must one day be in an happy, or in a miserable eternity, and that he must one day be in an happy, or in a miserable eternity, cc cst pns31 vmb crd n1 vbb p-acp dt j, cc p-acp dt j n1, (36) sermon (DIV2) 834 Page 401
7155 so as he wants the security of a better life, when this life shall be at an end, upon this account he may be pleased with the thoughts of Christ; so as he Wants the security of a better life, when this life shall be At an end, upon this account he may be pleased with the thoughts of christ; av c-acp pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt jc n1, c-crq d n1 vmb vbi p-acp dt n1, p-acp d n1 pns31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1; (36) sermon (DIV2) 834 Page 401
7156 as he by whom these good things alone can be obtained, he may desire Christ, he may hope in him, as he by whom these good things alone can be obtained, he may desire christ, he may hope in him, c-acp pns31 p-acp ro-crq d j n2 av-j vmb vbi vvn, pns31 vmb vvi np1, pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pno31, (36) sermon (DIV2) 834 Page 401
7157 but till he comes to apprehend that he hath obtained a part, and interest in him, it is impossible he should rejoice in him, but till he comes to apprehend that he hath obtained a part, and Interest in him, it is impossible he should rejoice in him, cc-acp c-acp pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi cst pns31 vhz vvn dt n1, cc n1 p-acp pno31, pn31 vbz j pns31 vmd vvi p-acp pno31, (36) sermon (DIV2) 834 Page 401
7158 and according to his apprehensions of his interest, so is his joy, and rejoycing in Christ. and according to his apprehensions of his Interest, so is his joy, and rejoicing in christ. cc vvg p-acp po31 n2 pp-f po31 n1, av vbz po31 n1, cc vvg p-acp np1. (36) sermon (DIV2) 834 Page 401
7159 There must be some union betwixt the Soul, and its object, before there can be any joy and rejoycing. There must be Some Union betwixt the Soul, and its Object, before there can be any joy and rejoicing. pc-acp vmb vbi d n1 p-acp dt n1, cc po31 n1, c-acp pc-acp vmb vbi d n1 cc vvg. (36) sermon (DIV2) 834 Page 401
7160 1. There is an union of contemplation. 1. There is an Union of contemplation. crd pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1. (36) sermon (DIV2) 835 Page 402
7161 We cannot so much as contemplate a desirable object, but our Soul must have some union with it, We cannot so much as contemplate a desirable Object, but our Soul must have Some Union with it, pns12 vmbx av av-d c-acp vvi dt j n1, cc-acp po12 n1 vmb vhi d n1 p-acp pn31, (36) sermon (DIV2) 835 Page 402
7162 and there will a proportionable joy attend this; and there will a proportionable joy attend this; cc pc-acp vmb dt j n1 vvi d; (36) sermon (DIV2) 835 Page 402
7163 indeed this will be of all other the weakest in degree, because this is the lowest degree of union imaginable. indeed this will be of all other the Weakest in degree, Because this is the lowest degree of Union imaginable. av d vmb vbi pp-f d n-jn dt js p-acp n1, c-acp d vbz dt js n1 pp-f n1 j. (36) sermon (DIV2) 835 Page 402
7164 Thus a man may rejoyce in the contemplation of a door of salvation opened to Mankind by Christ, Thus a man may rejoice in the contemplation of a door of salvation opened to Mankind by christ, av dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp n1 p-acp np1, (36) sermon (DIV2) 835 Page 402
7165 before he hath made any use of it at all to enter in thereat. before he hath made any use of it At all to enter in thereat. c-acp pns31 vhz vvn d n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp d pc-acp vvi p-acp av. (36) sermon (DIV2) 835 Page 402
7166 Thus the Angels at the Birth of Christ proclaimed glad tidings, and joy to all people. Thus the Angels At the Birth of christ proclaimed glad tidings, and joy to all people. av dt n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd j n2, cc n1 p-acp d n1. (36) sermon (DIV2) 835 Page 402
7167 2. There is an union of hope, when the Soul doth not only contemplate some great and eminent good, 2. There is an Union of hope, when the Soul does not only contemplate Some great and eminent good, crd pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, c-crq dt n1 vdz xx av-j vvi d j cc j j, (36) sermon (DIV2) 836 Page 402
7168 but apprehendeth it attainable by itself, tho not without some difficulty; but apprehendeth it attainable by itself, though not without Some difficulty; cc-acp vvz pn31 j p-acp px31, cs xx p-acp d n1; (36) sermon (DIV2) 836 Page 402
7171 hence in Scripture you read of the rejoycing of hope, which the Apostle would have believers keep firm. hence in Scripture you read of the rejoicing of hope, which the Apostle would have believers keep firm. av p-acp n1 pn22 vvb pp-f dt vvg pp-f n1, r-crq dt n1 vmd vhi n2 vvi j. (36) sermon (DIV2) 836 Page 402
7172 3. There is an union of sensible possession, or (which is the fame) of faith, and full persuasion, which makes things unseen visible to us, 3. There is an Union of sensible possession, or (which is the fame) of faith, and full persuasion, which makes things unseen visible to us, crd pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1, cc (r-crq vbz dt n1) pp-f n1, cc j n1, r-crq vvz n2 j j p-acp pno12, (36) sermon (DIV2) 837 Page 402
7173 and as this of all other, is the most full, and perfect union, so it causeth the most full, and as this of all other, is the most full, and perfect Union, so it Causes the most full, cc c-acp d pp-f d n-jn, vbz dt av-ds j, cc j n1, av pn31 vvz dt av-ds j, (36) sermon (DIV2) 837 Page 402
7174 and perfect joy, it most satisfieth the Soul, and brings it most to its rest, and perfect joy, it most Satisfieth the Soul, and brings it most to its rest, cc j n1, pn31 av-ds vvz dt n1, cc vvz pn31 av-ds p-acp po31 n1, (36) sermon (DIV2) 837 Page 402
7175 and causeth the greatest triumph, and festival in the Soul, even a peace which is past all understanding. and Causes the greatest triumph, and festival in the Soul, even a peace which is passed all understanding. cc vvz dt js n1, cc n1 p-acp dt n1, av dt n1 r-crq vbz p-acp d n1. (36) sermon (DIV2) 837 Page 402
7176 There is no believer but hath obtained one of the two latter unions with Christ: No unbeliever that hath obtained more then the former. There is no believer but hath obtained one of the two latter unions with christ: No unbeliever that hath obtained more then the former. pc-acp vbz dx n1 cc-acp vhz vvn crd pp-f dt crd d n2 p-acp np1: uh-dx n1 cst vhz vvn av-dc cs dt j. (36) sermon (DIV2) 838 Page 402
7177 An unbeliever may have heard, that Christ came into the world to save Sinners, to seek, an unbeliever may have herd, that christ Come into the world to save Sinners, to seek, dt n1 vmb vhi vvn, cst np1 vvd p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi n2, pc-acp vvi, (36) sermon (DIV2) 838 Page 402
7178 and to save that which is lost, and may have a proportionable joy, but alass, and to save that which is lost, and may have a proportionable joy, but alas, cc pc-acp vvi d r-crq vbz vvn, cc vmb vhi dt j n1, cc-acp uh, (36) sermon (DIV2) 838 Page 402
7179 how little must it be, while he neither feeth a need of him, nor yet can have any apprehension, that he hath any share or interest in him? It can be no more then as the rejoycing of an understanding man, to hear that an able Physician is come into the Country, how little must it be, while he neither feeth a need of him, nor yet can have any apprehension, that he hath any share or Interest in him? It can be no more then as the rejoicing of an understanding man, to hear that an able physician is come into the Country, c-crq av-j vmb pn31 vbi, cs pns31 av-dx vvz dt n1 pp-f pno31, ccx av vmb vhi d n1, cst pns31 vhz d n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31? pn31 vmb vbi dx av-dc cs c-acp dt vvg pp-f dt j-vvg n1, pc-acp vvi cst dt j n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, (36) sermon (DIV2) 838 Page 402
7180 before he is sensible of any need he hath of him, or hath had any experience of his skill, and ability. before he is sensible of any need he hath of him, or hath had any experience of his skill, and ability. c-acp pns31 vbz j pp-f d n1 pns31 vhz pp-f pno31, cc vhz vhn d n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc n1. (36) sermon (DIV2) 838 Page 402
7181 But there is no true believer, but either hopes in his mercy, or hath some assurance of his love; But there is no true believer, but either hope's in his mercy, or hath Some assurance of his love; cc-acp pc-acp vbz dx j n1, cc-acp d n2 p-acp po31 n1, cc vhz d n1 pp-f po31 n1; (36) sermon (DIV2) 839 Page 402
7182 and from hence it is. 1. That the true believer alone can rejoyce, truly rejoice in Christ. and from hence it is. 1. That the true believer alone can rejoice, truly rejoice in christ. cc p-acp av pn31 vbz. crd cst dt j n1 av-j vmb vvi, av-j vvb p-acp np1. (36) sermon (DIV2) 839 Page 402
7183 2. That one believer rejoyceth in him above what another can. 2. That one believer Rejoiceth in him above what Another can. crd cst crd n1 vvz p-acp pno31 p-acp r-crq j-jn vmb. (36) sermon (DIV2) 839 Page 402
7184 I say, the true believer alone can rejoyce in Christ, for he alone is sensible of that goodness, I say, the true believer alone can rejoice in christ, for he alone is sensible of that Goodness, pns11 vvb, dt j n1 av-j vmb vvi p-acp np1, p-acp pns31 av-j vbz j pp-f d n1, (36) sermon (DIV2) 840 Page 402
7185 and excellency that is in him, and he alone is apprehensive of any relation, that he hath to him, or any interest in him; and excellency that is in him, and he alone is apprehensive of any Relation, that he hath to him, or any Interest in him; cc n1 cst vbz p-acp pno31, cc pns31 av-j vbz j pp-f d n1, cst pns31 vhz p-acp pno31, cc d n1 p-acp pno31; (36) sermon (DIV2) 840 Page 403
7186 others are without Christ, he alone can say, my Lord, and my Saviour. Others Are without christ, he alone can say, my Lord, and my Saviour. n2-jn vbr p-acp np1, pns31 av-j vmb vvi, po11 n1, cc po11 n1. (36) sermon (DIV2) 840 Page 403
7187 And hence I say it is that one believer can rejoice in Christ more than another, because one mans apprehension of his part and interest in Christ, may be more full than anothers. And hence I say it is that one believer can rejoice in christ more than Another, Because one men apprehension of his part and Interest in christ, may be more full than another's. cc av pns11 vvb pn31 vbz cst crd n1 vmb vvi p-acp np1 av-dc cs j-jn, c-acp crd ng1 n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp np1, vmb vbi av-dc j cs j-jn. (36) sermon (DIV2) 840 Page 403
7188 One hath but the apprehension of a good hope, the other may have a full persuasion. One hath but the apprehension of a good hope, the other may have a full persuasion. pi vhz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, dt n-jn vmb vhi dt j n1. (36) sermon (DIV2) 840 Page 403
7189 But though there may be a great difference in the degrees of believers joy, yet they concur all in their object. But though there may be a great difference in the Degrees of believers joy, yet they concur all in their Object. p-acp cs pc-acp vmb vbi dt j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 n1, av pns32 vvb d p-acp po32 n1. (36) sermon (DIV2) 840 Page 403
7190 Christ is the object, the singular object of all their joy. After this discourse; christ is the Object, the singular Object of all their joy. After this discourse; np1 vbz dt n1, dt j n1 pp-f d po32 n1. p-acp d n1; (36) sermon (DIV2) 840 Page 403
7191 I need not enlarge in telling you how Christ becomes their object of joy, not meerly considered, I need not enlarge in telling you how christ becomes their Object of joy, not merely considered, pns11 vvb xx vvi p-acp vvg pn22 c-crq np1 vvz po32 n1 pp-f n1, xx av-j vvn, (36) sermon (DIV2) 841 Page 403
7192 as God blessed for ever, nor meerly considered as Mediator betwixt God and Man, and the Saviour of lost Sinners, as God blessed for ever, nor merely considered as Mediator betwixt God and Man, and the Saviour of lost Sinners, c-acp np1 vvn p-acp av, ccx av-j vvn p-acp n1 p-acp np1 cc n1, cc dt n1 pp-f j-vvn n2, (36) sermon (DIV2) 841 Page 403
7193 if he were not so, they could not rejoice in him, but neither doth his being so give them any cause of rejoycing; if he were not so, they could not rejoice in him, but neither does his being so give them any cause of rejoicing; cs pns31 vbdr xx av, pns32 vmd xx vvi p-acp pno31, cc-acp av-d vdz png31 vbg av vvi pno32 d n1 pp-f vvg; (36) sermon (DIV2) 841 Page 403
7194 but in the notion in which he is mentioned all along this Song. i. e. considered as their Bridegroom, as united unto them, and having a particular favour, and relation to their Souls. but in the notion in which he is mentioned all along this Song. i. e. considered as their Bridegroom, as united unto them, and having a particular favour, and Relation to their Souls. cc-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vbz vvn d p-acp d n1. sy. sy. vvd p-acp po32 n1, a-acp vvn p-acp pno32, cc vhg dt j n1, cc n1 p-acp po32 n2. (36) sermon (DIV2) 841 Page 403
7195 For though good considered abstractly, may be the object of our love, desire, and hope, yet only good united to us is the object of joy, yea, For though good considered abstractly, may be the Object of our love, desire, and hope, yet only good united to us is the Object of joy, yea, p-acp cs j vvn av-j, vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f po12 vvi, vvb, cc vvb, av av-j j vvn p-acp pno12 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, uh, (36) sermon (DIV2) 841 Page 403
7196 and good apprehended by us as our portion; and good apprehended by us as our portion; cc j vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp po12 n1; (36) sermon (DIV2) 841 Page 403
7197 and according to the degree both of our union with the good, and apprehension of that union, so will our joy be. and according to the degree both of our Union with the good, and apprehension of that Union, so will our joy be. cc vvg p-acp dt n1 av-d pp-f po12 n1 p-acp dt j, cc n1 pp-f d n1, av vmb po12 n1 vbi. (36) sermon (DIV2) 841 Page 403
7198 And hence again, the most perfect joy of believers, must necessarily be in their glorified estate, And hence again, the most perfect joy of believers, must necessarily be in their glorified estate, cc av av, dt av-ds j n1 pp-f n2, vmb av-j vbi p-acp po32 vvn n1, (36) sermon (DIV2) 842 Page 403
7199 hence Heaven is called Out Masters joy, for as our union with God and Christ will be there most full, hence Heaven is called Out Masters joy, for as our Union with God and christ will be there most full, av n1 vbz vvn av vvz n1, p-acp c-acp po12 n1 p-acp np1 cc np1 vmb vbi a-acp av-ds av-j, (36) sermon (DIV2) 842 Page 403
7200 and perfect, so our apprehension of it will be most clear, and not interrupted. But that is not the theme of my present discourse, I am speaking of the object of believers joy in this life, not in that which shall be in that life which is to come, and perfect, so our apprehension of it will be most clear, and not interrupted. But that is not the theme of my present discourse, I am speaking of the Object of believers joy in this life, not in that which shall be in that life which is to come, cc j, av po12 n1 pp-f pn31 vmb vbi av-ds j, cc xx vvn. p-acp d vbz xx dt n1 pp-f po11 j n1, pns11 vbm vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2 vvb p-acp d n1, xx p-acp d r-crq vmb vbi p-acp d n1 r-crq vbz pc-acp vvi, (36) sermon (DIV2) 842 Page 403
7201 when their joy will be unspeakable, and full of glory. I added in the Proposition, that Christ is the singular object of their joy. when their joy will be unspeakable, and full of glory. I added in the Proposition, that christ is the singular Object of their joy. c-crq po32 n1 vmb vbi j, cc j pp-f n1. pns11 vvd p-acp dt n1, cst np1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f po32 n1. (36) sermon (DIV2) 842 Page 403
7202 We will (saith the Spouse) be glad, and rejoice in thee; this is •ru•, both exclusively, and inclusively. 1. Exclusively. We will (Says the Spouse) be glad, and rejoice in thee; this is •ru•, both exclusively, and inclusively. 1. Exclusively. pns12 vmb (vvz dt n1) vbb j, cc vvi p-acp pno21; d vbz n1, d av-j, cc av-j. crd av-j. (36) sermon (DIV2) 843 Page 403
7203 1. He will r•joyce in nothing inconsistent with the fruition of Christ. There is a ••m•al rejoycing in the satisfaction of mens lusts; 1. He will r•joyce in nothing inconsistent with the fruition of christ. There is a ••m•al rejoicing in the satisfaction of men's Lustiest; crd pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pix j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. pc-acp vbz dt j vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f ng2 n2; (36) sermon (DIV2) 844 Page 403
7204 this is the joy of an Epicure; the Drunkard shouts for new Wine. this is the joy of an Epicure; the Drunkard shouts for new Wine. d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1; dt n1 n2 p-acp j n1. (36) sermon (DIV2) 844 Page 403
7205 And you read of some whose rejoycing was to devour the poor, Hab. 3. 14. I told you before that Joy is nothing else but the satisfaction that the Soul hath, And you read of Some whose rejoicing was to devour the poor, Hab. 3. 14. I told you before that Joy is nothing Else but the satisfaction that the Soul hath, cc pn22 vvb pp-f d rg-crq vvg vbds pc-acp vvi dt j, np1 crd crd pns11 vvd pn22 p-acp d vvb vbz pix av cc-acp dt n1 cst dt n1 vhz, (36) sermon (DIV2) 844 Page 404
7206 and the rest which the Soul takes with the Triumph which it makes in its union with that Object which it judgeth good. and the rest which the Soul Takes with the Triumph which it makes in its Union with that Object which it Judgeth good. cc dt n1 r-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 r-crq pn31 vvz p-acp po31 n1 p-acp d n1 r-crq pn31 vvz j. (36) sermon (DIV2) 844 Page 404
7207 Now the gratifying of lusts, and pleasing the senses, and the concupiscible, or irascible appetite, being that which low-born Souls have chosen as their good; Now the gratifying of Lustiest, and pleasing the Senses, and the concupiscible, or irascible appetite, being that which low-born Souls have chosen as their good; av dt vvg pp-f n2, cc j-vvg dt n2, cc dt j, cc j n1, vbg d r-crq j n2 vhb vvn p-acp po32 j; (36) sermon (DIV2) 844 Page 404
7208 their rejoycing in this satisfaction is natural to them. their rejoicing in this satisfaction is natural to them. po32 vvg p-acp d n1 vbz j p-acp pno32. (36) sermon (DIV2) 844 Page 404
7209 This Joy is but for a moment, Job 20. 5. and shall one day be turned into heaviness; This Joy is but for a moment, Job 20. 5. and shall one day be turned into heaviness; d n1 vbz p-acp p-acp dt n1, n1 crd crd cc vmb crd n1 vbb vvn p-acp n1; (36) sermon (DIV2) 844 Page 404
7228 and how that Esther had invited him, and none but him and the King to the Banquet which she had prepared; and how that Esther had invited him, and none but him and the King to the Banquet which she had prepared; cc c-crq d np1 vhd vvn pno31, cc pix p-acp pno31 cc dt n1 p-acp dt n1 r-crq pns31 vhd vvn; (36) sermon (DIV2) 845 Page 405
7210 Jam. 4. 9. This mirth, this laughter is madness, as Solomon speaks, Eccles. 2. 2. like the crackling of Thorns under a Pot, Eccles. 7. 6. Sorrow, saith Solomon, is better than it, for those that thus laugh, shall weep, Luk. 6. 25. The Soul that loves Christ cannot rejoyce with this Joy. Jam. 4. 9. This mirth, this laughter is madness, as Solomon speaks, Eccles. 2. 2. like the crackling of Thorns under a Pot, Eccles. 7. 6. Sorrow, Says Solomon, is better than it, for those that thus laugh, shall weep, Luk. 6. 25. The Soul that loves christ cannot rejoice with this Joy. np1 crd crd d n1, d n1 vbz n1, c-acp np1 vvz, np1 crd crd j dt n-vvg pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1, np1 crd crd n1, vvz np1, vbz jc cs pn31, p-acp d cst av vvi, vmb vvi, np1 crd crd dt n1 cst vvz np1 vmbx vvi p-acp d n1. (36) sermon (DIV2) 844 Page 404
7211 Charity rejoyceth not in evil, 1 Cor. 13. This is inconsistent with the enjoyment of Christ, Charity Rejoiceth not in evil, 1 Cor. 13. This is inconsistent with the enjoyment of christ, n1 vvz xx p-acp j-jn, crd np1 crd d vbz j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (36) sermon (DIV2) 844 Page 404
7212 and of his favour, with that self denial, which is necessary to those that will be his Disciples, with that taking up of the Cross, which is another Law of his Discipleship. and of his favour, with that self denial, which is necessary to those that will be his Disciples, with that taking up of the Cross, which is Another Law of his Discipleship. cc pp-f po31 n1, p-acp d n1 n1, r-crq vbz j p-acp d cst vmb vbi po31 n2, p-acp d vvg a-acp pp-f dt n1, r-crq vbz j-jn n1 pp-f po31 n1. (36) sermon (DIV2) 844 Page 404
7213 2. It is exclusive of rejoycing in any thing without him. 2. It is exclusive of rejoicing in any thing without him. crd pn31 vbz j pp-f vvg p-acp d n1 p-acp pno31. (36) sermon (DIV2) 845 Page 404
7214 Though Christ, and his Love and Favour, be the believing Soul's supreme good, the One thing which he desireth, Though christ, and his Love and Favour, be the believing Soul's supreme good, the One thing which he Desires, cs np1, cc po31 vvb cc n1, vbb dt j-vvg ng1 j j, dt crd n1 r-crq pns31 vvz, (36) sermon (DIV2) 845 Page 404
7215 yet there are other things which he may and doth account good in their order. yet there Are other things which he may and does account good in their order. av a-acp vbr j-jn n2 r-crq pns31 vmb cc vdz vvi j p-acp po32 n1. (36) sermon (DIV2) 845 Page 404
7216 God hath not forbidden a man to rejoyce in the Wife of his youth, and in the Children which God hath given him; God hath not forbidden a man to rejoice in the Wife of his youth, and in the Children which God hath given him; np1 vhz xx vvn dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc p-acp dt n2 r-crq np1 vhz vvn pno31; (36) sermon (DIV2) 845 Page 404
7217 nor in those providential dispensations, by which he accommodateth the lives of his people, and maketh them more sweet and happy; nor in those providential dispensations, by which he accommodateth the lives of his people, and makes them more sweet and happy; ccx p-acp d j n2, p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, cc vv2 pno32 av-dc j cc j; (36) sermon (DIV2) 845 Page 404
7218 but the believing Soul cannot rejoyce in these things, unless at the same time he seeth reason also to rejoyce in Christ. but the believing Soul cannot rejoice in these things, unless At the same time he sees reason also to rejoice in christ. cc-acp dt j-vvg n1 vmbx vvi p-acp d n2, cs p-acp dt d n1 pns31 vvz n1 av pc-acp vvi p-acp np1. (36) sermon (DIV2) 845 Page 404
7219 Men of the world can rejoyce in full Barns, & Coffers, though in the mean time they have no sense, no hope of the pardon of their sins, and reconciliation with God; Men of the world can rejoice in full Barns, & Coffers, though in the mean time they have no sense, no hope of the pardon of their Sins, and reconciliation with God; n2 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp j n2, cc n2, cs p-acp dt j n1 pns32 vhb dx n1, dx n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, cc n1 p-acp np1; (36) sermon (DIV2) 845 Page 404
7220 the reason is, because they have set up these things as their chief good, and are not affected with the concerns of their Souls, as they relate to Eternity: the reason is, Because they have Set up these things as their chief good, and Are not affected with the concerns of their Souls, as they relate to Eternity: dt n1 vbz, c-acp pns32 vhb vvn a-acp d n2 p-acp po32 j-jn j, cc vbr xx vvn p-acp dt vvz pp-f po32 n2, c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp n1: (36) sermon (DIV2) 845 Page 404
7221 But neither can the Believer partake of these Joys: But neither can the Believer partake of these Joys: cc-acp dx vmb dt n1 vvi pp-f d n2: (36) sermon (DIV2) 845 Page 404
7222 The Soul can neither rejoyee in any enjoyment exclusive of its chief good, nor yet in any thing in the absence of its chief good: The Soul can neither rejoyee in any enjoyment exclusive of its chief good, nor yet in any thing in the absence of its chief good: dt n1 vmb dx vvb p-acp d n1 j pp-f po31 j-jn j, ccx av p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j-jn j: (36) sermon (DIV2) 845 Page 404
7223 A believing Soul in any measure satisfied concerning the Love of God to it, can rejoyce in the Wife of his bosom, in the Children which God hath given him, in the accommodations with which God hath blessed him as to the sweetning of this life, A believing Soul in any measure satisfied Concerning the Love of God to it, can rejoice in the Wife of his bosom, in the Children which God hath given him, in the accommodations with which God hath blessed him as to the sweetening of this life, dt j-vvg n1 p-acp d n1 vvn vvg dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pn31, vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp dt n2 r-crq np1 vhz vvn pno31, p-acp dt n2 p-acp r-crq np1 vhz vvn pno31 a-acp p-acp dt vvg pp-f d n1, (36) sermon (DIV2) 845 Page 404
7224 but without some assurance, or some good hope at least (through grace) that Christ is his, but without Some assurance, or Some good hope At least (through grace) that christ is his, cc-acp p-acp d n1, cc d j n1 p-acp ds (p-acp n1) cst np1 vbz png31, (36) sermon (DIV2) 845 Page 404
7225 and he hath the favour of God in and through his blood; he can rejoyce in none of these things. and he hath the favour of God in and through his blood; he can rejoice in none of these things. cc pns31 vhz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp cc p-acp po31 n1; pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pix pp-f d n2. (36) sermon (DIV2) 845 Page 404
7226 It was a peevish expression of Haman, Esth. 5. 11, 12, 13. When he told his friends of the glory of his riches, the multitude of his Children, It was a peevish expression of Haman, Esth. 5. 11, 12, 13. When he told his Friends of the glory of his riches, the multitude of his Children, pn31 vbds dt j n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd crd, crd, crd c-crq pns31 vvd po31 n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, (36) sermon (DIV2) 845 Page 405
7227 and all the things wherein the King had promoted him, and how he had advanced him above the Princes and Servants of the King; and all the things wherein the King had promoted him, and how he had advanced him above the Princes and Servants of the King; cc d dt n2 c-crq dt n1 vhd vvn pno31, cc c-crq pns31 vhd vvn pno31 p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1; (36) sermon (DIV2) 845 Page 405
7229 and added, All this availeth me nothing so long as I see Mordecay the Jew sitting in the King's gate. and added, All this availeth me nothing so long as I see Mordecai the Jew sitting in the King's gate. cc vvn, d d vvz pno11 pix av av-j c-acp pns11 vvb np1 dt np1 vvg p-acp dt ng1 n1. (36) sermon (DIV2) 845 Page 405
7230 Envy slayeth the fool (saith Solomon.) But every pious Soul, when he thinks how God hath blest him with a loving Wife, sweet and dutiful Children, a plentiful Estate, Envy slays the fool (Says Solomon.) But every pious Soul, when he thinks how God hath blessed him with a loving Wife, sweet and dutiful Children, a plentiful Estate, n1 vvz dt n1 (vvz np1.) p-acp d j n1, c-crq pns31 vvz c-crq np1 vhz vvn pno31 p-acp dt j-vvg n1, j cc j n2, dt j n1, (36) sermon (DIV2) 845 Page 405
7231 yet saith, All this availeth me nothing, so long as I suspect, and fear, that I have no part or Interest in Christ. yet Says, All this availeth me nothing, so long as I suspect, and Fear, that I have no part or Interest in christ. av vvz, d d vvz pno11 pix, av av-j c-acp pns11 vvb, cc n1, cst pns11 vhb dx n1 cc n1 p-acp np1. (36) sermon (DIV2) 845 Page 405
7232 There be (saith David) many who will say, Who will shew us any good? Lord, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon me; There be (Says David) many who will say, Who will show us any good? Lord, lift thou up the Light of thy countenance upon me; pc-acp vbi (vvz np1) d r-crq vmb vvi, r-crq vmb vvi pno12 d j? n1, vvb pns21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 p-acp pno11; (36) sermon (DIV2) 845 Page 405
7233 thou hast put gladness into my heart, more than in the time that their Corn and Wine increased. thou hast put gladness into my heart, more than in the time that their Corn and Wine increased. pns21 vh2 vvn n1 p-acp po11 n1, av-dc cs p-acp dt n1 cst po32 n1 cc n1 vvd. (36) sermon (DIV2) 845 Page 405
7234 3. The Joy of the Soul in Christ is such, that it can rejoyce in him alone. It is the expression of the Prophet Habakkuk, ch. 3. v. 17, 18. Although the Figg-tree shall not blossom, 3. The Joy of the Soul in christ is such, that it can rejoice in him alone. It is the expression of the Prophet Habakkuk, changed. 3. v. 17, 18. Although the Fig tree shall not blossom, crd dt vvb pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1 vbz d, cst pn31 vmb vvi p-acp pno31 av-j. pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1, n1. crd n1 crd, crd cs dt n1 vmb xx vvi, (36) sermon (DIV2) 846 Page 405
7235 neither shall there be fruit in the Vine, the labour of the Olive shall sail, and the Fields shall yield no meat; neither shall there be fruit in the Vine, the labour of the Olive shall sail, and the Fields shall yield no meat; dx vmb pc-acp vbi n1 p-acp dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi, cc dt n2 vmb vvi dx n1; (36) sermon (DIV2) 846 Page 405
7236 the Flock shall be cut off from the sold, and there shall be no Herd in the stalls, the Flock shall be Cut off from the sold, and there shall be no Heard in the stalls, dt vvb vmb vbi vvn a-acp p-acp dt vvn, cc pc-acp vmb vbi dx n1 p-acp dt n2, (36) sermon (DIV2) 846 Page 405
7237 yet I will rejoyce in the Lord, and I will joy in the God of my Salvation. yet I will rejoice in the Lord, and I will joy in the God of my Salvation. av pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, cc pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n1. (36) sermon (DIV2) 846 Page 405
7238 The believing Soul can rejoyce in nothing without Christ, and it can rejoyce in Christ when it hath nothing more to rejoyce in. The believing Soul can rejoice in nothing without christ, and it can rejoice in christ when it hath nothing more to rejoice in. dt j-vvg n1 vmb vvi p-acp pix p-acp np1, cc pn31 vmb vvi p-acp np1 c-crq pn31 vhz pix n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp. (36) sermon (DIV2) 846 Page 405
7239 Let a gracious Soul have but the sense of God's Love in Christ to his Soul, he can say to all the world as Esau (though not upon such a consideration) said to his Brother Jacob, I have enough my Brother, I have enough, keep what thou haft unto thy self. Let a gracious Soul have but the sense of God's Love in christ to his Soul, he can say to all the world as Esau (though not upon such a consideration) said to his Brother Jacob, I have enough my Brother, I have enough, keep what thou haft unto thy self. vvb dt j n1 vhb p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vmb vvi p-acp d dt n1 c-acp np1 (cs xx p-acp d dt n1) vvd p-acp po31 n1 np1, pns11 vhb d po11 n1, pns11 vhb av-d, vvb r-crq pns21 n1 p-acp po21 n1. (36) sermon (DIV2) 846 Page 405
7240 Am I justified and regenerated? have I peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ? have I the pardon of my sin, Am I justified and regenerated? have I peace with God through our Lord jesus christ? have I the pardon of my since, vbm pns11 vvn cc vvn? vhb pns11 n1 p-acp np1 p-acp po12 n1 np1 np1? vhb pns11 dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, (36) sermon (DIV2) 846 Page 405
7241 and a righteousness wherein I can stand before God? it is enough. and a righteousness wherein I can stand before God? it is enough. cc dt n1 c-crq pns11 vmb vvi p-acp np1? pn31 vbz av-d. (36) sermon (DIV2) 846 Page 405
7242 If the Lord will not give me Bread to eat, nor Children to continue my name; If the Lord will not give me Bred to eat, nor Children to continue my name; cs dt n1 vmb xx vvi pno11 n1 pc-acp vvi, ccx n2 pc-acp vvi po11 n1; (36) sermon (DIV2) 846 Page 405
7243 if I die Childless, so I do not die Christless, it is enough. if I die Childless, so I do not die Christless, it is enough. cs pns11 vvb j, av pns11 vdb xx vvi j, pn31 vbz av-d. (36) sermon (DIV2) 846 Page 405
7244 If I have not Raggs to cloth me, nor an Estate to leave Portions to six, If I have not Rags to cloth me, nor an Estate to leave Portions to six, cs pns11 vhb xx n2 pc-acp vvi pno11, ccx dt n1 pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp crd, (36) sermon (DIV2) 846 Page 405
7245 and also to seven, yet I have said to the Lord, Thou art my Portion, it is enough. and also to seven, yet I have said to the Lord, Thou art my Portion, it is enough. cc av p-acp crd, av pns11 vhb vvn p-acp dt n1, pns21 vb2r po11 n1, pn31 vbz av-d. (36) sermon (DIV2) 846 Page 405
7246 Hence ariseth a good Christian's contentment in all Estates. Hence arises a good Christian's contentment in all Estates. av vvz dt j njp|vbz n1 p-acp d n2. (36) sermon (DIV2) 846 Page 405
7247 I have learned (saith Paul) in all estates to be content, content to want, content to abound, content to have little or much as the Lord pleaseth. I have learned (Says Paul) in all estates to be content, content to want, content to abound, content to have little or much as the Lord Pleases. pns11 vhb vvn (vvz np1) p-acp d n2 pc-acp vbi j, j pc-acp vvi, j pc-acp vvi, j pc-acp vhi j cc d c-acp dt n1 vvz. (36) sermon (DIV2) 846 Page 405
7248 If the Lord will take away such a man's Children, Estate, &c. he saith with Job, The Lord hath given, If the Lord will take away such a Man's Children, Estate, etc. he Says with Job, The Lord hath given, cs dt n1 vmb vvi av d dt ng1 np1, n1, av pns31 vvz p-acp n1, dt n1 vhz vvn, (36) sermon (DIV2) 846 Page 406
7249 and the Lord hath taken, blessed be the Name of the Lord. If I have my part in Christ (saith he) I have yet enough. and the Lord hath taken, blessed be the Name of the Lord. If I have my part in christ (Says he) I have yet enough. cc dt n1 vhz vvn, j-vvn vbb dt n1 pp-f dt n1. cs pns11 vhb po11 n1 p-acp np1 (vvz pns31) pns11 vhb av av-d. (36) sermon (DIV2) 846 Page 406
7250 Omnia mea mecum porto, I have my All, as the Philosopher is reported to have said, Omnia mea mecum porto, I have my All, as the Philosopher is reported to have said, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, pns11 vhb po11 d, c-acp dt n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vhi vvn, (36) sermon (DIV2) 846 Page 406
7251 when his City was on fire, and his Neighbours reflected on him going out, and carrying nothing along with him, when his city was on fire, and his Neighbours reflected on him going out, and carrying nothing along with him, c-crq po31 n1 vbds p-acp n1, cc po31 n2 vvn p-acp pno31 vvg av, cc vvg pix p-acp p-acp pno31, (36) sermon (DIV2) 846 Page 406
7252 nor concerning himself for the share of Estate he had in it. If the Believer considereth his body, he seeth a crazy constitution, diseases growing upon him; nor Concerning himself for the share of Estate he had in it. If the Believer Considereth his body, he sees a crazy constitution, diseases growing upon him; ccx vvg px31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pns31 vhd p-acp pn31. cs dt n1 vvz po31 n1, pns31 vvz dt j n1, n2 vvg p-acp pno31; (36) sermon (DIV2) 846 Page 406
7253 if he looks into his Family, and seeth it empty of Children; if into his Grounds, and seeth them bring forth nothing but Weeds, and Thistles; if he looks into his Family, and sees it empty of Children; if into his Grounds, and sees them bring forth nothing but Weeds, and Thistles; cs pns31 vvz p-acp po31 n1, cc vvz pn31 j pp-f n2; cs p-acp po31 n2, cc vvz pno32 vvi av pix cc-acp n2, cc n2; (36) sermon (DIV2) 846 Page 406
7254 if into his Stalls, and seeth them empty of Cattel; if into his Stalls, and sees them empty of Cattle; cs p-acp po31 n2, cc vvz pno32 j pp-f n2; (36) sermon (DIV2) 846 Page 406
7255 yet if he looks into his Soul, and finds any evidences of the Love of Christ, he can rejoyce in them; yet if he looks into his Soul, and finds any evidences of the Love of christ, he can rejoice in them; av cs pns31 vvz p-acp po31 n1, cc vvz d n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pno32; (36) sermon (DIV2) 846 Page 406
7256 this must be understood, when he seeth himself stript naked, not by his own wicked hands, this must be understood, when he sees himself stripped naked, not by his own wicked hands, d vmb vbi vvn, c-crq pns31 vvz px31 vvn j, xx p-acp po31 d j n2, (36) sermon (DIV2) 846 Page 406
7257 but (as Job was) by the effective Providence of God, for the loss of the things of this life, the good things of the common Providence of God, caused by our own sinful hands, but (as Job was) by the effective Providence of God, for the loss of the things of this life, the good things of the Common Providence of God, caused by our own sinful hands, cc-acp (c-acp np1 vbds) p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f d n1, dt j n2 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1, vvd p-acp po12 d j n2, (36) sermon (DIV2) 846 Page 406
7258 and miscarriages, oft-times hinder this Joy, as they make it difficult to us to see the Love of God in and under them. and miscarriages, ofttimes hinder this Joy, as they make it difficult to us to see the Love of God in and under them. cc n2, av vvb d n1, c-acp pns32 vvb pn31 j p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp cc p-acp pno32. (36) sermon (DIV2) 846 Page 406
7259 4. And lastly, This Soul rejoyceth in Christ, Primarily, Emphatically, Supremely. 4. And lastly, This Soul Rejoiceth in christ, Primarily, Emphatically, Supremely. crd cc ord, d n1 vvz p-acp np1, av-j, av-j, av-j. (36) sermon (DIV2) 847 Page 406
7260 The Child of God is a parta ker of flesh and blood, and hath a sensitive appetite, which when gratified, necessarily causeth a joy proportionate to the good which it receiveth; The Child of God is a Parta ker of Flesh and blood, and hath a sensitive appetite, which when gratified, necessarily Causes a joy proportionate to the good which it receives; dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz dt fw-la n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc vhz dt j n1, r-crq c-crq vvn, av-j vvz dt n1 j p-acp dt j r-crq pn31 vvz; (36) sermon (DIV2) 847 Page 406
7261 hence he rejoyceth in the good things of common Providence, as well as another man, hence he Rejoiceth in the good things of Common Providence, as well as Another man, av pns31 vvz p-acp dt j n2 pp-f j n1, c-acp av c-acp j-jn n1, (36) sermon (DIV2) 847 Page 406
7262 but not as much as another man, not upon the same account that another man doth. but not as much as Another man, not upon the same account that Another man does. cc-acp xx p-acp d c-acp j-jn n1, xx p-acp dt d n1 cst j-jn n1 vdz. (36) sermon (DIV2) 847 Page 406
7263 Christ is the Believer's chief Joy; and as his title to the good things of this life differs from the title of another, christ is the Believer's chief Joy; and as his title to the good things of this life differs from the title of Another, np1 vbz dt ng1 j-jn n1; cc p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f d n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n-jn, (36) sermon (DIV2) 847 Page 406
7264 so his joy in them differeth from the joy of another. All men may have a natural, legal title to the good things of this life; so his joy in them differeth from the joy of Another. All men may have a natural, Legal title to the good things of this life; av po31 n1 p-acp pno32 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n-jn. av-d n2 vmb vhi dt j, j n1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f d n1; (36) sermon (DIV2) 847 Page 406
7265 Dominion and Title is not founded in grace, but it is mended by grace. Dominion and Title is not founded in grace, but it is mended by grace. n1 cc n1 vbz xx vvn p-acp n1, cc-acp pn31 vbz vvn p-acp n1. (36) sermon (DIV2) 847 Page 406
7266 Another man derives from God as the Lord of the whole Earth, who by his common Providence distributeth portions to the Sons of men, another man derives from God as the Lord of the Whole Earth, who by his Common Providence distributeth portions to the Sons of men, j-jn n1 vvz p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, r-crq p-acp po31 j n1 vvz n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, (36) sermon (DIV2) 847 Page 406
7267 as he pleaseth, but the believer doth not only derive from God, as the supreme Lord, as he Pleases, but the believer does not only derive from God, as the supreme Lord, c-acp pns31 vvz, cc-acp dt n1 vdz xx av-j vvi p-acp np1, c-acp dt j n1, (36) sermon (DIV2) 847 Page 406
7268 but from Christ; all is yours, and you are Christs, and Christ is Gods (saith the Apostle) so that while he rejoiceth in the gifts of common Providence, he rejoiceth in Christ, but from christ; all is yours, and you Are Christ, and christ is God's (Says the Apostle) so that while he rejoices in the Gifts of Common Providence, he rejoices in christ, cc-acp p-acp np1; d vbz png22, cc pn22 vbr npg1, cc np1 vbz n2 (vvz dt n1) av cst cs pns31 vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n1, pns31 vvz p-acp np1, (36) sermon (DIV2) 847 Page 406
7269 because he rejoyceth in these things as coming from the hand of a Father, reconciled to him by the blood of Christ; Because he Rejoiceth in these things as coming from the hand of a Father, reconciled to him by the blood of christ; c-acp pns31 vvz p-acp d n2 c-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (36) sermon (DIV2) 847 Page 407
7270 he rejoiceth in the good things of this life, as the loving Wife reioiceth in some present made her by her Husband, not so much in the fineness, he rejoices in the good things of this life, as the loving Wife Rejoiceth in Some present made her by her Husband, not so much in the fineness, pns31 vvz p-acp dt j n2 pp-f d n1, c-acp dt j-vvg n1 vvz p-acp d n1 vvd pno31 p-acp po31 n1, xx av av-d p-acp dt n1, (36) sermon (DIV2) 847 Page 407
7271 or costliness of it (though that may also please her humor) as in the kindness, or costliness of it (though that may also please her humour) as in the kindness, cc n1 pp-f pn31 (c-acp d vmb av vvi po31 n1) c-acp p-acp dt n1, (36) sermon (DIV2) 847 Page 407
7272 and love of her Husband shewed in giving it her. and love of her Husband showed in giving it her. cc n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvd p-acp vvg pn31 pno31. (36) sermon (DIV2) 847 Page 407
7273 So the believer more rejoyceth in the goodness of God shewen to him in any dispensation of Providence, So the believer more Rejoiceth in the Goodness of God shown to him in any Dispensation of Providence, np1 dt n1 av-dc vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, (36) sermon (DIV2) 847 Page 407
7274 then in the thing which God hath given him or her; and he supremely rejoiceth in Christ, whiles he rejoiceth in a lower comfort. then in the thing which God hath given him or her; and he supremely rejoices in christ, while he rejoices in a lower Comfort. av p-acp dt n1 r-crq np1 vhz vvn pno31 cc pno31; cc pns31 av-j vvz p-acp np1, cs pns31 vvz p-acp dt jc n1. (36) sermon (DIV2) 847 Page 407
7275 Let me shew you this in the instance of Hannah, whose story you have, 1 Sam. ch. 1, 2. She was the Wife of Elkanah, she had no Children, Let me show you this in the instance of Hannah, whose story you have, 1 Sam. changed. 1, 2. She was the Wife of Elkanah, she had no Children, vvb pno11 vvi pn22 d p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, rg-crq n1 pn22 vhb, crd np1 vvn. crd, crd pns31 vbds dt n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vhd dx n2, (36) sermon (DIV2) 847 Page 407
7276 and was passionately desirous of the blessing of Children, an affection common to all (of that sex especially) and for which there was some more special reason in that Age and Nation, partly because of the promise of a numerous issue to Abraham, so as the Women that were Barren, lookt upon themselves as hardly the genuine Children of Abraham, at least not sharers in his blessing; and was passionately desirous of the blessing of Children, an affection Common to all (of that sex especially) and for which there was Some more special reason in that Age and nation, partly Because of the promise of a numerous issue to Abraham, so as the Women that were Barren, looked upon themselves as hardly the genuine Children of Abraham, At least not sharers in his blessing; cc vbds av-j j pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2, dt n1 j p-acp d (pp-f d n1 av-j) cc p-acp r-crq a-acp vbds d av-dc j n1 p-acp d n1 cc n1, av c-acp pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp np1, av p-acp dt n2 cst vbdr j, vvd p-acp px32 c-acp av dt j n2 pp-f np1, p-acp ds xx n2 p-acp po31 n1; (36) sermon (DIV2) 847 Page 407
7277 partly, because they knew the Messias was to be born of a Jewish Woman, and every Child-bearing Woman might have an expectation to be his Mother. partly, Because they knew the Messias was to be born of a Jewish Woman, and every Childbearing Woman might have an expectation to be his Mother. av, c-acp pns32 vvd dt np1 vbds pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f dt jp n1, cc d j n1 vmd vhi dt n1 pc-acp vbi po31 n1. (36) sermon (DIV2) 847 Page 407
7278 Under this great affliction she applies her self to God by prayer (the Key of the Womb is one of those Keys which the Jewish Doctors say God keepeth in his hand) God hears her prayer, she conceiveth, Under this great affliction she Applies her self to God by prayer (the Key of the Womb is one of those Keys which the Jewish Doctors say God Keepeth in his hand) God hears her prayer, she conceiveth, p-acp d j n1 pns31 vvz po31 n1 p-acp np1 p-acp n1 (dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz pi pp-f d n2 r-crq dt jp n2 vvb np1 vvz p-acp po31 n1) np1 vvz po31 n1, pns31 vvz, (36) sermon (DIV2) 847 Page 407
7279 and brings forth Samuel, as in the first Chapter, she names him Samuel, to testify her joy in receiving him as an answer of her Prayer, upon which she dedicates him to the Lord, 1 Sam. 1. 28. So in the second Chapter she sings a Song of praise; and brings forth Samuel, as in the First Chapter, she names him Samuel, to testify her joy in receiving him as an answer of her Prayer, upon which she dedicates him to the Lord, 1 Sam. 1. 28. So in the second Chapter she sings a Song of praise; cc vvz av np1, a-acp p-acp dt ord n1, pns31 vvz pno31 np1, pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp vvg pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz pno31 p-acp dt n1, crd np1 crd crd av p-acp dt ord n1 pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f n1; (36) sermon (DIV2) 847 Page 407
7280 mark the phrase of it, 1 Sam. 2. 1. Mine heart rejoyceth in the Lord, my Horn is exalted in the Lord. mark the phrase of it, 1 Sam. 2. 1. Mine heart Rejoiceth in the Lord, my Horn is exalted in the Lord. vvb dt n1 pp-f pn31, crd np1 crd crd po11 n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, po11 n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1. (36) sermon (DIV2) 847 Page 407
7281 Her Child was the next object of her joy, but how doth she rejoice in him; Her Child was the next Object of her joy, but how does she rejoice in him; po31 n1 vbds dt ord n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc-acp q-crq vdz pns31 vvi p-acp pno31; (36) sermon (DIV2) 847 Page 407
7282 the primary object of her joy was the Lord, her great joy in Samuel was as God, by giving him to her, shewed her his love, the primary Object of her joy was the Lord, her great joy in Samuel was as God, by giving him to her, showed her his love, dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1 vbds dt n1, po31 j n1 p-acp np1 vbds p-acp np1, p-acp vvg pno31 p-acp pno31, vvd pno31 po31 n1, (36) sermon (DIV2) 847 Page 407
7283 and that he had not shut out her supplications from him. and that he had not shut out her supplications from him. cc cst pns31 vhd xx vvn av po31 n2 p-acp pno31. (36) sermon (DIV2) 847 Page 407
7284 She rejoyced in God, Supremely, in Samuel Subordinately; in God Emphatically, in her Child more remissly. She rejoiced in God, Supremely, in Samuel Subordinately; in God Emphatically, in her Child more remissly. pns31 vvd p-acp np1, av-j, p-acp np1 av-j; p-acp np1 av-j, p-acp po31 n1 av-dc av-j. (36) sermon (DIV2) 847 Page 407
7285 Thus doth a good Christian rejoice in Christ, thus is he the singular object of a believers joy. Thus does a good Christian rejoice in christ, thus is he the singular Object of a believers joy. av vdz dt j np1 vvi p-acp np1, av vbz pns31 dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 vvb. (36) sermon (DIV2) 847 Page 407
7325 Such are all sensual prohibited satisfactions. Such Are all sensual prohibited satisfactions. d vbr d j vvn n2. (36) sermon (DIV2) 852 Page 409
7286 David calleth God the gladness of his joy, (we translate it his exceeding joy) Psal. 43. 4. The Prophet Isaiah faith, Isaiah 29. 19. The meek shall encrease their joy in the Lord, David calls God the gladness of his joy, (we translate it his exceeding joy) Psalm 43. 4. The Prophet Isaiah faith, Isaiah 29. 19. The meek shall increase their joy in the Lord, np1 vvz np1 dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (pns12 vvb pn31 po31 j-vvg vvb) np1 crd crd dt n1 np1 n1, np1 crd crd dt j vmb vvi po32 n1 p-acp dt n1, (36) sermon (DIV2) 847 Page 407
7287 and the poor amongst men shall rejoice in the Holy One of Israel. and the poor among men shall rejoice in the Holy One of Israel. cc dt j p-acp n2 vmb vvi p-acp dt j pi pp-f np1. (36) sermon (DIV2) 847 Page 407
7288 Yet the proximate cause was, v. 20, Because the terrible one was brought to nought, and the scorner consumed, Yet the proximate cause was, v. 20, Because the terrible one was brought to nought, and the scorner consumed, av dt j n1 vbds, n1 crd, p-acp dt j pi vbds vvn p-acp pix, cc dt n1 vvn, (36) sermon (DIV2) 847 Page 408
7289 and all those that watched for iniquity cut off. and all those that watched for iniquity Cut off. cc d d cst vvd p-acp n1 vvn a-acp. (36) sermon (DIV2) 847 Page 408
7290 Hence Christ commandeth his Disciples not to rejoice in this, that the Devils were subject to them, Hence christ commands his Disciples not to rejoice in this, that the Devils were Subject to them, av np1 vvz po31 n2 xx pc-acp vvi p-acp d, cst dt n2 vbdr j-jn p-acp pno32, (36) sermon (DIV2) 847 Page 408
7291 but that their names were written in the Book of Life; Doubtless the subjection of Devils to them was true matter of joy; ah! but that their names were written in the Book of Life; Doubtless the subjection of Devils to them was true matter of joy; ah! cc-acp cst po32 n2 vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; av-j dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp pno32 vbds j n1 pp-f n1; uh! (36) sermon (DIV2) 847 Page 408
7292 but it was no primary object, no supreme object of their joy; but it was no primary Object, no supreme Object of their joy; cc-acp pn31 vbds dx j n1, dx j n1 pp-f po32 n1; (36) sermon (DIV2) 847 Page 408
7293 ; no otherwise the object of their joy, then as it was an evidence of Gods favour. ; no otherwise the Object of their joy, then as it was an evidence of God's favour. ; av-dx av dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, av c-acp pn31 vbds dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1. (36) sermon (DIV2) 847 Page 408
7294 It is a great piece of the Spiritual mans art, to rejoice in God, while he rejoiceth in the creature, to make Christ the gladness of his joy (as the Psalmist expresseth it;) now this motion of a pious Soul will appear to be natural, supposing him to be first enlightned to discern, It is a great piece of the Spiritual men art, to rejoice in God, while he rejoices in the creature, to make christ the gladness of his joy (as the Psalmist Expresses it;) now this motion of a pious Soul will appear to be natural, supposing him to be First enlightened to discern, pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt j ng1 n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, cs pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi np1 dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 (c-acp dt n1 vvz pn31;) av d n1 pp-f dt j n1 vmb vvi pc-acp vbi j, vvg pno31 pc-acp vbi ord vvd pc-acp vvi, (36) sermon (DIV2) 847 Page 408
7295 and to be fully persuaded, that the love of Christ to the Soul is the greatest good the rational Soul is capable of; and to be Fully persuaded, that the love of christ to the Soul is the greatest good the rational Soul is capable of; cc pc-acp vbi av-j vvn, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 vbz dt js j dt j n1 vbz j pp-f; (36) sermon (DIV2) 847 Page 408
7296 this will appear to you, if you will but consider these three or four things. this will appear to you, if you will but Consider these three or four things. d vmb vvi p-acp pn22, cs pn22 vmb cc-acp vvi d crd cc crd n2. (36) sermon (DIV2) 847 Page 408
7297 1. That the presence and e•joyment of some good, of which the Soul stands in need, 1. That the presence and e•joyment of Some good, of which the Soul Stands in need, crd cst dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d j, pp-f r-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp n1, (36) sermon (DIV2) 848 Page 408
7298 and in the pursuit of which it is, is the true and natural cause of the motion of that affection which we call joy. and in the pursuit of which it is, is the true and natural cause of the motion of that affection which we call joy. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f r-crq pn31 vbz, vbz dt j cc j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n1 r-crq pns12 vvb n1. (36) sermon (DIV2) 848 Page 408
7299 This is evident both to sense and reason; This is evident both to sense and reason; d vbz j av-d p-acp n1 cc n1; (36) sermon (DIV2) 848 Page 408
7300 we rejoice not in evil, but in good, not in an absent, but in a present good, in the sense, and manifestation, and apprehension of it. we rejoice not in evil, but in good, not in an absent, but in a present good, in the sense, and manifestation, and apprehension of it. pns12 vvb xx p-acp j-jn, p-acp p-acp j, xx p-acp dt j, p-acp p-acp dt vvb j, p-acp dt n1, cc n1, cc n1 pp-f pn31. (36) sermon (DIV2) 848 Page 408
7301 2. That the loves of God and Jesus Christ, are the greatest goods in the world, and therefore the presence, 2. That the loves of God and jesus christ, Are the greatest goods in the world, and Therefore the presence, crd cst dt n2 pp-f np1 cc np1 np1, vbr dt js n2-j p-acp dt n1, cc av dt n1, (36) sermon (DIV2) 849 Page 408
7302 and sensible manifestations of them, are the enjoyments and manifestations of the supreme good. and sensible manifestations of them, Are the enjoyments and manifestations of the supreme good. cc j n2 pp-f pno32, vbr dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt j j. (36) sermon (DIV2) 849 Page 408
7303 The very light of nature shewed the Heathen, that the happiness of man lay in his union with the greatest good, thus far they were agreed by their common reason, The very Light of nature showed the Heathen, that the happiness of man lay in his Union with the greatest good, thus Far they were agreed by their Common reason, dt j n1 pp-f n1 vvd dt j-jn, cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vvd p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt js j, av av-j pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp po32 j n1, (36) sermon (DIV2) 849 Page 408
7304 though they could not so well agree what that chief good was, & nothing hindred them from agreeing this truth, though they could not so well agree what that chief good was, & nothing hindered them from agreeing this truth, cs pns32 vmd xx av av vvi r-crq d j-jn j vbds, cc pix vvn pno32 p-acp vvg d n1, (36) sermon (DIV2) 849 Page 408
7305 but their want of true knowledge of God and Christ, and of the possibility of a poor creatures, having an union with him, but their want of true knowledge of God and christ, and of the possibility of a poor creatures, having an Union with him, cc-acp po32 n1 pp-f j n1 pp-f np1 cc np1, cc pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j n2, vhg dt n1 p-acp pno31, (36) sermon (DIV2) 849 Page 408
7306 or any kind of enjoyment of him, or understanding the need their Souls stood of the loves of Christ, or any kind of enjoyment of him, or understanding the need their Souls stood of the loves of christ, cc d n1 pp-f n1 pp-f pno31, cc vvg dt n1 po32 n2 vvd pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, (36) sermon (DIV2) 849 Page 408
7307 for agreeing that the happiness of man lay in an union with the supreme good, they wanted but the revelation we have of mans wants, for agreeing that the happiness of man lay in an Union with the supreme good, they wanted but the Revelation we have of men Wants, p-acp vvg cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vvd p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j j, pns32 vvd p-acp dt n1 pns12 vhb pp-f ng1 n2, (36) sermon (DIV2) 849 Page 408
7308 and the possibility of this blessed union with, and fruition of God, but they must have agreed this truth. and the possibility of this blessed Union with, and fruition of God, but they must have agreed this truth. cc dt n1 pp-f d j-vvn n1 p-acp, cc n1 pp-f np1, cc-acp pns32 vmb vhi vvn d n1. (36) sermon (DIV2) 849 Page 408
7309 3. It is but natural to the Soul to rejoice more in the obtaining of a greater good, 3. It is but natural to the Soul to rejoice more in the obtaining of a greater good, crd pn31 vbz p-acp j p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi av-dc p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt jc j, (36) sermon (DIV2) 850 Page 408
7310 then in the obtaining of what is lesser, and to rejoice most in a good, most comprehensive of other particular goods, though it wanteth those particular good things. then in the obtaining of what is lesser, and to rejoice most in a good, most comprehensive of other particular goods, though it Wants those particular good things. av p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f r-crq vbz jc, cc pc-acp vvi av-ds p-acp dt j, av-ds j pp-f j-jn j n2-j, cs pn31 vvz d j j n2. (36) sermon (DIV2) 850 Page 409
7311 Who is there who doth not naturally more rejoice in the getting of five hundred pounds, Who is there who does not naturally more rejoice in the getting of five hundred pounds, r-crq vbz a-acp r-crq vdz xx av-j av-dc vvi p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f crd crd n2, (36) sermon (DIV2) 850 Page 409
7312 than of five? because the five hundred pound is a greater good then five; than of five? Because the five hundred pound is a greater good then five; cs pp-f crd? c-acp dt crd crd n1 vbz dt jc j cs crd; (36) sermon (DIV2) 850 Page 409
7313 who doth not more rejoice in a great stock of mony by him, then in a great quantity of Bread, who does not more rejoice in a great stock of money by him, then in a great quantity of Bred, r-crq vdz xx av-dc vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno31, av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, (36) sermon (DIV2) 850 Page 409
7314 or a great Wardrobe of Cloaths? the reason is, because Mony is comprehensive of these, he that hath Mony, can buy Bread and Cloths. or a great Wardrobe of Clothes? the reason is, Because Money is comprehensive of these, he that hath Money, can buy Bred and Clothes. cc dt j n1 pp-f n2? dt n1 vbz, c-acp n1 vbz j pp-f d, pns31 cst vhz n1, vmb vvi n1 cc n2. (36) sermon (DIV2) 850 Page 409
7315 4 Lastly, It is but natural to us to rejoyce in nothing, which we apprehend incompetent with that good wherein our chief happiness doth lie: 4 Lastly, It is but natural to us to rejoice in nothing, which we apprehend incompetent with that good wherein our chief happiness does lie: crd ord, pn31 vbz p-acp j p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp pix, r-crq pns12 vvb j p-acp d j c-crq po12 j-jn n1 vdz vvi: (36) sermon (DIV2) 851 Page 409
7316 Nor in the having of any thing which we enjoy, whiles we want that which we look at most of all. Nor in the having of any thing which we enjoy, while we want that which we look At most of all. ccx p-acp dt vhg pp-f d n1 r-crq pns12 vvb, cs pns12 vvb d r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp ds pp-f d. (36) sermon (DIV2) 851 Page 409
7317 Rachel was a good Woman, Jacob was her Husband, to whom she was exceeding dear, he had a plentiful estate, 'tis hard to say what good she wanted, save Children only, that blessing her heart was upon, Jacob, was nothing, his estate nothing to her; Rachel was a good Woman, Jacob was her Husband, to whom she was exceeding dear, he had a plentiful estate, it's hard to say what good she wanted, save Children only, that blessing her heart was upon, Jacob, was nothing, his estate nothing to her; np1 vbds dt j n1, np1 vbds po31 n1, p-acp ro-crq pns31 vbds vvg n1, pns31 vhd dt j n1, pn31|vbz j pc-acp vvi r-crq j pns31 vvd, p-acp n2 av-j, cst vvg po31 n1 vbds p-acp, np1, vbds pix, po31 n1 pix p-acp pno31; (36) sermon (DIV2) 851 Page 409
7318 she goes to her Husband, and cries, Give me Children, or else I die. she Goes to her Husband, and cries, Give me Children, or Else I die. pns31 vvz p-acp po31 n1, cc n2, vvb pno11 n2, cc av pns11 vvb. (36) sermon (DIV2) 851 Page 409
7319 Now admit a believing Soul to be firmly persuaded, that it must live for ever, either in eternal happiness, Now admit a believing Soul to be firmly persuaded, that it must live for ever, either in Eternal happiness, av vvi dt j-vvg n1 pc-acp vbi av-j vvn, cst pn31 vmb vvi p-acp av, av-d p-acp j n1, (36) sermon (DIV2) 851 Page 409
7320 or in eternal misery, and again to be persuaded, That it can never live in eternal happiness, without an union with Christ, without his love manifested to it in the pardon of its sins, or in Eternal misery, and again to be persuaded, That it can never live in Eternal happiness, without an Union with christ, without his love manifested to it in the pardon of its Sins, cc p-acp j n1, cc av pc-acp vbi vvn, cst pn31 vmb av-x vvi p-acp j n1, p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1, p-acp po31 n1 vvn p-acp pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, (36) sermon (DIV2) 851 Page 409
7321 and the imputation of his righteousness, admit the Soul to be fired in the pursuit of these things as its chief good; and the imputation of his righteousness, admit the Soul to be fired in the pursuit of these things as its chief good; cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, vvb dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2 c-acp po31 j-jn j; (36) sermon (DIV2) 851 Page 409
7322 how is it possible that it should rejoice in any thing incompetent with it, or that it should rejoice in any thing with an equal joy, how is it possible that it should rejoice in any thing incompetent with it, or that it should rejoice in any thing with an equal joy, q-crq vbz pn31 j cst pn31 vmd vvi p-acp d n1 j p-acp pn31, cc cst pn31 vmd vvi p-acp d n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, (36) sermon (DIV2) 851 Page 409
7323 as it rejoiceth in this? Hence it followeth, that Christ must be the singular object of the believing Souls joy. as it rejoices in this? Hence it follows, that christ must be the singular Object of the believing Souls joy. c-acp pn31 vvz p-acp d? av pn31 vvz, cst np1 vmb vbi dt j n1 pp-f dt j-vvg n2 vvb. (36) sermon (DIV2) 851 Page 409
7324 1. Because it is impossible the Soul should rejoice in what is incompetent with the sruition and enjoyment of what it rightly judgeth its chief good. 1. Because it is impossible the Soul should rejoice in what is incompetent with the sruition and enjoyment of what it rightly Judgeth its chief good. crd p-acp pn31 vbz j dt n1 vmd vvi p-acp r-crq vbz j p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f r-crq pn31 av-jn vvz po31 j-jn j. (36) sermon (DIV2) 852 Page 409
7326 2. Because it is impossible it should rejoice in what it judgeth a lesser good, more then in what it judgeth a greater, and transcendent to it. 2. Because it is impossible it should rejoice in what it Judgeth a lesser good, more then in what it Judgeth a greater, and transcendent to it. crd p-acp pn31 vbz j pn31 vmd vvi p-acp r-crq pn31 vvz dt jc j, av-dc cs p-acp r-crq pn31 vvz dt jc, cc j p-acp pn31. (36) sermon (DIV2) 853 Page 409
7327 3. Because it knoweth Christ and his loves are comprehensive of all other good, for if he hath given us Christ (saith the Apostle) shall he not also with him give us all things? 3. Because it Knoweth christ and his loves Are comprehensive of all other good, for if he hath given us christ (Says the Apostle) shall he not also with him give us all things? crd p-acp pn31 vvz np1 cc po31 n2 vbr j pp-f d j-jn j, c-acp cs pns31 vhz vvn pno12 np1 (vvz dt n1) vmb pns31 xx av p-acp pno31 vvi pno12 d n2? (36) sermon (DIV2) 854 Page 409
7328 Thus I have opened, and shewed you the reason of the Proposition, why the Soul rejoyceth in Christ. Thus I have opened, and showed you the reason of the Proposition, why the Soul Rejoiceth in christ. av pns11 vhb vvn, cc vvd pn22 dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp np1. (36) sermon (DIV2) 855 Page 409
7329 I added, and in the manifestations of his love, particularly, in hearing and answering its prayers; I shall give you some reasons of that, I added, and in the manifestations of his love, particularly, in hearing and answering its Prayers; I shall give you Some Reasons of that, pns11 vvd, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, av-j, p-acp vvg cc vvg po31 n2; pns11 vmb vvi pn22 d n2 pp-f d, (36) sermon (DIV2) 855 Page 409
7330 and then apply the whole discourse. But, &c. and then apply the Whole discourse. But, etc. cc av vvb dt j-jn n1. p-acp, av (36) sermon (DIV2) 855 Page 409
7331 Sermon XXVIII. Cant. 1. 4. We will be glad, and rejoice in thee. I Am yet handling the Proposition at first laid down. Sermon XXVIII. Cant 1. 4. We will be glad, and rejoice in thee. I Am yet handling the Proposition At First laid down. n1 np1. np1 crd crd pns12 vmb vbi j, cc vvi p-acp pno21. pns11 vbm av vvg dt n1 p-acp ord vvd a-acp. (37) sermon (DIV2) 855 Page 410
7332 I shewed you the last day how Christ is the singular object of the Spouses joy. I added then; I showed you the last day how christ is the singular Object of the Spouses joy. I added then; pns11 vvd pn22 dt ord n1 c-crq np1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 vvb. pns11 vvd av; (37) sermon (DIV2) 856 Page 410
7333 and the manifestations of his love, especially in hearing and answering our prayers. and the manifestations of his love, especially in hearing and answering our Prayers. cc dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, av-j p-acp vvg cc vvg po12 n2. (37) sermon (DIV2) 856 Page 410
7334 Indeed Christ is no otherwise the object of our joy, then in the manifestations of his love. Indeed christ is not otherwise the Object of our joy, then in the manifestations of his love. av np1 vbz xx av dt n1 pp-f po12 vvb, av p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. (37) sermon (DIV2) 856 Page 410
7335 All joy requireth some sensible manifestation, or experience. All joy requires Some sensible manifestation, or experience. d n1 vvz d j n1, cc n1. (37) sermon (DIV2) 856 Page 410
7336 The personal excellencies of Christ, make him the object of our love, whom (saith the Apostle) having not seen, yet we love Love asks for nothing but amiableness in its object, no more doth desire (which is the first born of love) but joy requires propriety and union, Christ manifested to the Soul, can alone be the object of joy, but I added, especially in hearing, and answering Prayer; that was the case here; The personal excellencies of christ, make him the Object of our love, whom (Says the Apostle) having not seen, yet we love Love asks for nothing but amiableness in its Object, no more does desire (which is the First born of love) but joy requires propriety and Union, christ manifested to the Soul, can alone be the Object of joy, but I added, especially in hearing, and answering Prayer; that was the case Here; dt j n2 pp-f np1, vvb pno31 dt n1 pp-f po12 vvi, ro-crq (vvz dt n1) vhg xx vvn, av pns12 vvb n1 vvz p-acp pix cc-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1, av-dx dc vdz vvi (r-crq vbz dt ord vvn pp-f n1) p-acp vvb vvz n1 cc n1, np1 vvd p-acp dt n1, vmb av-j vbi dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp pns11 vvd, av-j p-acp vvg, cc vvg n1; cst vbds dt n1 av; (37) sermon (DIV2) 856 Page 410
7337 the Spouse had prayed, draw me, and we will run after thee, — she presently triumpheth in the hearing of her Prayers, and then addeth, we will be glad, and rejoice in thee. the Spouse had prayed, draw me, and we will run After thee, — she presently Triumpheth in the hearing of her Prayers, and then adds, we will be glad, and rejoice in thee. dt n1 vhd vvn, vvb pno11, cc pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno21, — pns31 av-j vvz p-acp dt vvg pp-f po31 n2, cc av vvz, pns12 vmb vbi j, cc vvi p-acp pno21. (37) sermon (DIV2) 856 Page 410
7338 I might have also added, prayers put up particularly for spiritual mercies. I might have also added, Prayers put up particularly for spiritual Mercies. pns11 vmd vhi av vvn, n2 vvd a-acp av-j c-acp j n2. (37) sermon (DIV2) 856 Page 410
7339 We shall all along in Scripture find this made a great matter of joy in the hearts of Gods people, take the instances of Hannah and David. Hannah had been, 1 Sam. 1. praying unto God for a Child, the Lord answered, see how she rejoiceth, 1 Sam. 2. 1. Hannah prayed and said, My heart rejoiceth in the Lord, mine Horn is exalted in the Lord, my mouth is inlarged over mine Enemies, We shall all along in Scripture find this made a great matter of joy in the hearts of God's people, take the instances of Hannah and David. Hannah had been, 1 Sam. 1. praying unto God for a Child, the Lord answered, see how she rejoices, 1 Sam. 2. 1. Hannah prayed and said, My heart rejoices in the Lord, mine Horn is exalted in the Lord, my Mouth is enlarged over mine Enemies, pns12 vmb d p-acp p-acp n1 vvi d vvd dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1, vvb dt n2 pp-f np1 cc np1. np1 vhd vbn, crd np1 crd vvg p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1, dt n1 vvd, vvb c-crq pns31 vvz, crd np1 crd crd np1 vvd cc vvd, po11 n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, po11 n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, po11 n1 vbz vvn p-acp po11 n2, (37) sermon (DIV2) 856 Page 410
7340 because I rejoice in thy salvation, Concerning David we have many instances, Psal. 31. 21. Blessed be the Lord, for he hath shewed me his marvellous kindness in a strong City. Because I rejoice in thy salvation, Concerning David we have many instances, Psalm 31. 21. Blessed be the Lord, for he hath showed me his marvellous kindness in a strong city. c-acp pns11 vvb p-acp po21 n1, vvg np1 pns12 vhb d n2, np1 crd crd vvn vbb dt n1, c-acp pns31 vhz vvn pno11 po31 j n1 p-acp dt j n1. (37) sermon (DIV2) 856 Page 410
7381 as from the motions of his will, and affections: He chuseth the things that please God. as from the motions of his will, and affections: He chooseth the things that please God. c-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 vmb, cc n2: pns31 vvz dt n2 cst vvb np1. (37) sermon (DIV2) 862 Page 412
7341 v. 22. Thou heardst the voice of my supplication, when I cried unto thee, Psal. 3. 4. I cried unto the Lord with my voice, v. 22. Thou heardst the voice of my supplication, when I cried unto thee, Psalm 3. 4. I cried unto the Lord with my voice, n1 crd pns21 vvd2 dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, c-crq pns11 vvd p-acp pno21, np1 crd crd pns11 vvd p-acp dt n1 p-acp po11 n1, (37) sermon (DIV2) 856 Page 410
7342 and he heard me from his holy place; and he herd me from his holy place; cc pns31 vvd pno11 p-acp po31 j n1; (37) sermon (DIV2) 856 Page 410
7343 in this he rejoiceth, and triumpheth, v. 6, 8. Psal. 6. 8. The Lord hath heard the voice of my weeping, the Lord hath heard my supplication, he will receive my prayer. in this he rejoices, and Triumpheth, v. 6, 8. Psalm 6. 8. The Lord hath herd the voice of my weeping, the Lord hath herd my supplication, he will receive my prayer. p-acp d pns31 vvz, cc vvz, n1 crd, crd np1 crd crd dt n1 vhz vvn dt n1 pp-f po11 n-vvg, dt n1 vhz vvn po11 n1, pns31 vmb vvi po11 n1. (37) sermon (DIV2) 856 Page 411
7344 So again, Psal. 18. 6. & again, Psal. 28. 6. Blessed be the Lord, because he hath heard the voice of my supplications, so Psal. 116. 1. But there needeth no Scripture in the case, the experience of every Soul maketh it good; So again, Psalm 18. 6. & again, Psalm 28. 6. Blessed be the Lord, Because he hath herd the voice of my supplications, so Psalm 116. 1. But there needs no Scripture in the case, the experience of every Soul makes it good; av av, np1 crd crd cc av, np1 crd crd vvn vbb dt n1, c-acp pns31 vhz vvn dt n1 pp-f po11 n2, av np1 crd crd p-acp a-acp vvz dx n1 p-acp dt n1, dt n1 pp-f d n1 vvz pn31 j; (37) sermon (DIV2) 856 Page 411
7345 it is natural to every man. it is natural to every man. pn31 vbz j p-acp d n1. (37) sermon (DIV2) 856 Page 411
7346 1. Because in all answers of Prayer, there must be a soul satisfaction upon some union with the object, which it desired. 1. Because in all answers of Prayer, there must be a soul satisfaction upon Some Union with the Object, which it desired. crd c-acp p-acp d n2 pp-f n1, pc-acp vmb vbi dt n1 n1 p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq pn31 vvd. (37) sermon (DIV2) 857 Page 411
7347 Joy is nothing else but the triumph of the Soul upon its union with the object which it desired. Joy is nothing Else but the triumph of the Soul upon its Union with the Object which it desired. n1 vbz pix av cc-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 r-crq pn31 vvd. (37) sermon (DIV2) 857 Page 411
7348 Prayer is nothing else but the Souls desire expressed with its voice. Prayer is nothing Else but the Souls desire expressed with its voice. n1 vbz pix av cc-acp dt n2 vvb vvn p-acp po31 n1. (37) sermon (DIV2) 857 Page 411
7349 The answer of Prayers must be the Souls satisfaction in the obtaining of its desires, this satisfaction ariseth from its union with its object, upon which joy is but a proper, and natural result, and consequent. The answer of Prayers must be the Souls satisfaction in the obtaining of its Desires, this satisfaction arises from its Union with its Object, upon which joy is but a proper, and natural result, and consequent. dt n1 pp-f n2 vmb vbi dt n2 n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po31 n2, d n1 vvz p-acp po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp r-crq n1 vbz p-acp dt j, cc j n1, cc j. (37) sermon (DIV2) 857 Page 411
7350 2. In all answers of Prayer, there is an owning of the Soul by God. 2. In all answers of Prayer, there is an owning of the Soul by God. crd p-acp d n2 pp-f n1, pc-acp vbz dt vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1. (37) sermon (DIV2) 858 Page 411
7351 As the Soul by Prayer owneth God, acknowledging him the Fountain of that goodness, which it beggeth; As the Soul by Prayer owneth God, acknowledging him the Fountain of that Goodness, which it beggeth; p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 vvz np1, vvg pno31 dt n1 pp-f d n1, r-crq pn31 vvz; (37) sermon (DIV2) 858 Page 411
7352 so God in answering Prayer acknowledgeth the Soul, Joh. 9. 31. We know that God heareth not sinners, so God in answering Prayer acknowledgeth the Soul, John 9. 31. We know that God hears not Sinners, av np1 p-acp vvg n1 vvz dt n1, np1 crd crd pns12 vvb cst np1 vvz xx n2, (37) sermon (DIV2) 858 Page 411
7353 but if any man be a Worshipper of God, and doth his will, him he heareth. but if any man be a Worshipper of God, and does his will, him he hears. cc-acp cs d n1 vbb dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vdz po31 n1, pno31 pns31 vvz. (37) sermon (DIV2) 858 Page 411
7354 All giving in of things prayed for, doth not speak the answer of prayers. All giving in of things prayed for, does not speak the answer of Prayers. d vvg p-acp pp-f n2 vvd p-acp, vdz xx vvi dt n1 pp-f n2. (37) sermon (DIV2) 858 Page 411
7355 God may hear and relieve, the cry of the miserable, when he doth noṫ answer the prayer of the righteous. God may hear and relieve, the cry of the miserable, when he does noṫ answer the prayer of the righteous. np1 vmb vvi cc vvi, dt n1 pp-f dt j, c-crq pns31 vdz n1 vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j. (37) sermon (DIV2) 858 Page 411
7356 I have before hinted to you, that there is an answer of our cries, which floweth from Gods common providence, I have before hinted to you, that there is an answer of our cries, which flows from God's Common providence, pns11 vhb a-acp vvn p-acp pn22, cst pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, r-crq vvz p-acp npg1 j n1, (37) sermon (DIV2) 858 Page 411
7357 as he is a God of pity, and tender compassions, and there is an answer of Prayers, which comes from God, as he is a God of pity, and tender compassions, and there is an answer of Prayers, which comes from God, c-acp pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, cc j n2, cc pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n2, r-crq vvz p-acp np1, (37) sermon (DIV2) 858 Page 411
7358 as a God of truth and faithfulness, how to distinguish these two, I may possibly shew you in the application in some measure, it is the latter answer, not the former, which is Gods owning and acknowledgment of the Soul, as a God of truth and faithfulness, how to distinguish these two, I may possibly show you in the application in Some measure, it is the latter answer, not the former, which is God's owning and acknowledgment of the Soul, c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, c-crq pc-acp vvi d crd, pns11 vmb av-j vvi pn22 p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n1, pn31 vbz dt d n1, xx dt j, r-crq vbz n2 vvg cc n1 pp-f dt n1, (37) sermon (DIV2) 858 Page 411
7359 as one for whom he hath a favour. as one for whom he hath a favour. c-acp pi p-acp ro-crq pns31 vhz dt n1. (37) sermon (DIV2) 858 Page 411
7360 3. There is yet one thing more in the answer of prayers, last mentioned, which to every thinking Christian is matter of great joy. 3. There is yet one thing more in the answer of Prayers, last mentioned, which to every thinking Christian is matter of great joy. crd pc-acp vbz av crd n1 av-dc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, ord vvn, r-crq p-acp d vvg np1 vbz n1 pp-f j n1. (37) sermon (DIV2) 859 Page 411
7361 That it is that which speaketh the Soul to be beloved of God in Christ, and to have Christ for his Advocate, That it is that which speaks the Soul to be Beloved of God in christ, and to have christ for his Advocate, cst pn31 vbz d r-crq vvz dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f np1 p-acp np1, cc pc-acp vhi np1 p-acp po31 n1, (37) sermon (DIV2) 859 Page 411
7362 and Intercessor at the Throne of Grace. and Intercessor At the Throne of Grace. cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (37) sermon (DIV2) 859 Page 411
7363 It is in him that all the promises are Yea, and Amen. It is in his name that the believer asketh, It is in him that all the promises Are Yea, and Amen. It is in his name that the believer asks, pn31 vbz p-acp pno31 cst d dt n2 vbr uh, cc uh-n. pn31 vbz p-acp po31 n1 cst dt n1 vvz, (37) sermon (DIV2) 859 Page 411
7364 and it is he that doth the thing desired, according to the promise, John 14. 13. Whatsoever you shall ask, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son, and because the thing is confirmed, the promise is doubled. and it is he that does the thing desired, according to the promise, John 14. 13. Whatsoever you shall ask, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son, and Because the thing is confirmed, the promise is doubled. cc pn31 vbz pns31 cst vdz dt n1 vvd, vvg p-acp dt n1, np1 crd crd r-crq pn22 vmb vvi, cst pns11 vmb vdi, cst dt n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, cc c-acp dt n1 vbz vvn, dt n1 vbz vvn. (37) sermon (DIV2) 859 Page 411
7365 v. 14. If you shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it. I shall add no more to the Doctrinal part of my discourse. v. 14. If you shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it. I shall add no more to the Doctrinal part of my discourse. n1 crd cs pn22 vmb vvi d n1 p-acp po11 n1, pns11 vmb vdi pn31. pns11 vmb vvi av-dx dc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po11 n1. (37) sermon (DIV2) 859 Page 411
7366 This notion (in the first place) distinguisheth the Child of God from all Men and Women in the World. This notion (in the First place) Distinguisheth the Child of God from all Men and Women in the World. d n1 (p-acp dt ord n1) vvz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1. (37) sermon (DIV2) 860 Page 412
7367 He is the only man, that is glad, and rejoiceth in Christ, the only person that can say of Christ, he is his chief joy. He is the only man, that is glad, and rejoices in christ, the only person that can say of christ, he is his chief joy. pns31 vbz dt j n1, cst vbz j, cc vvz p-acp np1, dt j n1 cst vmb vvi pp-f np1, pns31 vbz po31 j-jn n1. (37) sermon (DIV2) 860 Page 412
7368 1. There are many that rejoice in their sensual satisfactions. 1. There Are many that rejoice in their sensual satisfactions. crd pc-acp vbr d d vvb p-acp po32 j n2. (37) sermon (DIV2) 861 Page 412
7369 There is a man that shoute•h by reason of Wine, Psal. 78. 65. their Vivere est Bibere, the pleasing of their Senses, their Palate, There is a man that shoute•h by reason of Wine, Psalm 78. 65. their Vivere est Bibere, the pleasing of their Senses, their Palate, pc-acp vbz dt n1 cst n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd crd po32 fw-la fw-la fw-la, dt j-vvg pp-f po32 n2, po32 n1, (37) sermon (DIV2) 861 Page 412
7370 and Eyes, and Ears, is the greatest good they know, after this their Souls move by desires, and Eyes, and Ears, is the greatest good they know, After this their Souls move by Desires, cc n2, cc n2, vbz dt js j pns32 vvb, p-acp d po32 n2 vvi p-acp n2, (37) sermon (DIV2) 861 Page 412
7371 and in the satisfaction of them they rejoice, their mirth is madness, and their laughter what doth it? this of all other is the most sordid joy, a rejoycing in iniquity, and in the satisfaction of them they rejoice, their mirth is madness, and their laughter what does it? this of all other is the most sordid joy, a rejoicing in iniquity, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32 pns32 vvb, po32 n1 vbz n1, cc po32 n1 r-crq vdz pn31? d pp-f d n-jn vbz dt av-ds j n1, dt vvg p-acp n1, (37) sermon (DIV2) 861 Page 412
7372 yet this is the chief joy of many poor creatures. 2. To others the World is their chief joy. yet this is the chief joy of many poor creatures. 2. To Others the World is their chief joy. av d vbz dt j-jn n1 pp-f d j n2. crd p-acp n2-jn dt n1 vbz po32 j-jn n1. (37) sermon (DIV2) 861 Page 412
7373 Their heart rejoyceth in their labour, as the wise man speaketh, Eccl. 2. 10. they look on all the work that their hands have wrought, Their heart Rejoiceth in their labour, as the wise man speaks, Ecclesiastes 2. 10. they look on all the work that their hands have wrought, po32 n1 vvz p-acp po32 n1, p-acp dt j n1 vvz, np1 crd crd pns32 vvb p-acp d dt n1 cst po32 n2 vhb vvn, (37) sermon (DIV2) 862 Page 412
7374 and on the labour they have laboured to do, and they rejoice; and on the labour they have laboured to do, and they rejoice; cc p-acp dt n1 pns32 vhb vvn pc-acp vdi, cc pns32 vvb; (37) sermon (DIV2) 862 Page 412
7375 the gladness of their heart ariseth from the increase of their Corn, and Wine, and Oil, and they know no better things to rejoice in. the gladness of their heart arises from the increase of their Corn, and Wine, and Oil, and they know no better things to rejoice in. dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc pns32 vvb dx jc n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp. (37) sermon (DIV2) 862 Page 412
7376 For this rejoycing in Christ, in the sense of his love, and the pardon of their sins, For this rejoicing in christ, in the sense of his love, and the pardon of their Sins, p-acp d vvg p-acp np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, (37) sermon (DIV2) 862 Page 412
7377 and the hopes of the glory of God; alas! and the hope's of the glory of God; alas! cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1; uh! (37) sermon (DIV2) 862 Page 412
7378 how few understand any thing of it? I have often had occasion to tell you, that the spiritual state of a man or woman, is not so much to be determined from his understanding, and the notions there, men and women may have great degrees of knowledge, how few understand any thing of it? I have often had occasion to tell you, that the spiritual state of a man or woman, is not so much to be determined from his understanding, and the notions there, men and women may have great Degrees of knowledge, c-crq d vvb d n1 pp-f pn31? pns11 vhb av vhd n1 pc-acp vvi pn22, cst dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1, vbz xx av av-d pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po31 vvg, cc dt n2 a-acp, n2 cc n2 vmb vhi j n2 pp-f n1, (37) sermon (DIV2) 862 Page 412
7379 and yet have unsanctified hearts, nor from their external actions. An hypocrite may do many things, and yet have unsanctified hearts, nor from their external actions. an hypocrite may do many things, cc av vhb j n2, ccx p-acp po32 j n2. dt n1 vmb vdi d n2, (37) sermon (DIV2) 862 Page 412
7380 and the best of Gods people in many things offend; and the best of God's people in many things offend; cc dt js pp-f ng1 n1 p-acp d n2 vvi; (37) sermon (DIV2) 862 Page 412
7382 To will is present with me saith Paul, and consequent to this are the workings of the offections. Thus a Christian is known by the objects of his love and hatred, his hope and fear, his desire and j•y. The last is what I have to do with in this place. To will is present with me Says Paul, and consequent to this Are the workings of the offections. Thus a Christian is known by the objects of his love and hatred, his hope and Fear, his desire and j•y. The last is what I have to do with in this place. p-acp n1 vbz j p-acp pno11 vvz np1, cc j p-acp d vbr dt n2 pp-f dt n2. av dt njp vbz vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 vvb cc n1, po31 vvb cc vvb, po31 vvb cc av-j. dt ord vbz q-crq pns11 vhb pc-acp vdi p-acp p-acp d n1. (37) sermon (DIV2) 862 Page 412
7383 Joy is one of the fruits ▪ one of the fairest fruits of the holy Spirit, Gal. 5. 22. will any say to me, Joy is one of the fruits ▪ one of the Fairest fruits of the holy Spirit, Gal. 5. 22. will any say to me, vvb vbz pi pp-f dt n2 ▪ crd pp-f dt js n2 pp-f dt j n1, np1 crd crd n1 d vvi p-acp pno11, (37) sermon (DIV2) 862 Page 412
7384 how shall I know my state by the workings of this affection? the answer is in the Text, the believer rej•yceth in Christ; the Apostle tells us that those that are the true circumc•sion, worship God in the Spirit, how shall I know my state by the workings of this affection? the answer is in the Text, the believer rej•yceth in christ; the Apostle tells us that those that Are the true circumc•sion, worship God in the Spirit, q-crq vmb pns11 vvi po11 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1? dt n1 vbz p-acp dt n1, dt n1 vvz p-acp np1; dt n1 vvz pno12 d d cst vbr dt j n1, n1 np1 p-acp dt n1, (37) sermon (DIV2) 862 Page 412
7385 and rejoice in Christ Jesus, Phil. 3 3. A believer is not a Stoick, as to the things of the World, he lives in it, and rejoice in christ jesus, Philip 3 3. A believer is not a Stoic, as to the things of the World, he lives in it, cc vvi p-acp np1 np1, np1 crd crd dt n1 vbz xx dt jp, a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, pns31 vvz p-acp pn31, (37) sermon (DIV2) 862 Page 412
7386 and hath need of the things of it, but Christ is his chief joy, or the head of his joy, and hath need of the things of it, but christ is his chief joy, or the head of his joy, cc vhz n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f pn31, cc-acp np1 vbz po31 j-jn n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (37) sermon (DIV2) 862 Page 412
7387 as David saith of Hierusalem, Psal. 137. v. 6. But you will say, how shall we know this, as David Says of Jerusalem, Psalm 137. v. 6. But you will say, how shall we know this, c-acp np1 vvz pp-f np1, np1 crd n1 crd p-acp pn22 vmb vvi, q-crq vmb pns12 vvi d, (37) sermon (DIV2) 862 Page 412
7388 whether Christ be our chief joy? I answer, whither christ be our chief joy? I answer, cs np1 vbb po12 j-jn n1? pns11 vvb, (37) sermon (DIV2) 862 Page 412
7389 1. Thou wilt not, thou canst not rejoice in any course of sin, which is contrary unto Christ. 1. Thou wilt not, thou Canst not rejoice in any course of since, which is contrary unto christ. crd pns21 vm2 xx, pns21 vm2 xx vvi p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vbz j-jn p-acp np1. (37) sermon (DIV2) 863 Page 413
7390 St. Paul tells us, That he delighted in the law of God after the inward man; Saint Paul tells us, That he delighted in the law of God After the inward man; n1 np1 vvz pno12, cst pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt j n1; (37) sermon (DIV2) 863 Page 413
7391 he could not glory in a total freedom from sin, he complaineth that he was sometime brought into Captivity to the law of his Members, Rom. 7. 22. But he did not rejoyce in iniquity. he could not glory in a total freedom from since, he Complaineth that he was sometime brought into Captivity to the law of his Members, Rom. 7. 22. But he did not rejoice in iniquity. pns31 vmd xx vvi p-acp dt j n1 p-acp n1, pns31 vvz cst pns31 vbds av vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, np1 crd crd p-acp pns31 vdd xx vvi p-acp n1. (37) sermon (DIV2) 863 Page 413
7392 Wicked men sport themselves against God. Wicked men sport themselves against God. j n2 vvi px32 p-acp np1. (37) sermon (DIV2) 863 Page 413
7393 Against whom do you sport your selves, Isa. 57. 4 Solomon tells us, That it is a sport to a fool to do mischief, & tells us of one who deceiveth his Neighbour, Against whom do you sport your selves, Isaiah 57. 4 Solomon tells us, That it is a sport to a fool to do mischief, & tells us of one who deceives his Neighbour, p-acp ro-crq vdb pn22 vvi po22 n2, np1 crd crd np1 vvz pno12, cst pn31 vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vdi n1, cc vvz pno12 pp-f pi r-crq vvz po31 n1, (37) sermon (DIV2) 863 Page 413
7394 and saith, am I not in sport? his joy is either in the satisfaction of his concupiscible appetite; thus St. Peter tells us of some, That they count it pleasure to riot in the day time, 2 Pet. 2. 13. or in the satisfaction of his irascible appetite; thus some sport themselves in doing, and Says, am I not in sport? his joy is either in the satisfaction of his concupiscible appetite; thus Saint Peter tells us of Some, That they count it pleasure to riot in the day time, 2 Pet. 2. 13. or in the satisfaction of his irascible appetite; thus Some sport themselves in doing, cc vvz, vbm pns11 xx p-acp n1? po31 n1 vbz av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1; av n1 np1 vvz pno12 pp-f d, cst pns32 vvb pn31 n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 n1, crd np1 crd crd cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1; av d n1 px32 p-acp vdg, (37) sermon (DIV2) 863 Page 413
7395 or beholding mischief, they rejoice at the destruction of him that hateth them, which was a thing Job purgeth himself from, Job 31. 29. or at the destruction of those that they hate, they rejoice to do evil, Prov. 2. 15. Yea, or beholding mischief, they rejoice At the destruction of him that hates them, which was a thing Job Purgeth himself from, Job 31. 29. or At the destruction of those that they hate, they rejoice to do evil, Curae 2. 15. Yea, cc vvg n1, pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31 cst vvz pno32, r-crq vbds dt n1 np1 vvz px31 p-acp, n1 crd crd cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f d cst pns32 vvb, pns32 vvb pc-acp vdi j-jn, np1 crd crd uh, (37) sermon (DIV2) 863 Page 413
7396 and to see evil done, as Edom rejoyced when the Jews were carried into captivity. But now the Child of God can be a sharer in none of those joys. and to see evil done, as Edom rejoiced when the jews were carried into captivity. But now the Child of God can be a sharer in none of those Joys. cc pc-acp vvi n-jn vdn, c-acp np1 vvd c-crq dt np2 vbdr vvn p-acp n1. p-acp av dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vbi dt n1 p-acp pix pp-f d n2. (37) sermon (DIV2) 863 Page 413
7397 These joys are incompetent with a rejoycing in Jesus Christ, these men rejoyce in those things which crucified Christ. These Joys Are incompetent with a rejoicing in jesus christ, these men rejoice in those things which Crucified christ. np1 n2 vbr j p-acp dt vvg p-acp np1 np1, d n2 vvb p-acp d n2 r-crq vvd np1. (37) sermon (DIV2) 863 Page 413
7398 I cannot say but a good man under some great temptation m•y feel some tickling pleasure in sin, I cannot say but a good man under Some great temptation m•y feel Some tickling pleasure in since, pns11 vmbx vvi p-acp dt j n1 p-acp d j n1 vmb vvi d j-vvg n1 p-acp n1, (37) sermon (DIV2) 863 Page 413
7399 and the satisfaction of his appetite through ignorance, or passion, but he can have no fixed joy in any thing of that nature. and the satisfaction of his appetite through ignorance, or passion, but he can have no fixed joy in any thing of that nature. cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp n1, cc n1, cc-acp pns31 vmb vhi dx vvn n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f d n1. (37) sermon (DIV2) 863 Page 413
7400 As a wicked man may have some fit of sorrow for sin, so a good man may have some fits of pleasure, As a wicked man may have Some fit of sorrow for since, so a good man may have Some fits of pleasure, p-acp dt j n1 vmb vhi d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, av dt j n1 vmb vhi d n2 pp-f n1, (37) sermon (DIV2) 863 Page 413
7401 and delight in sin, but neither of them will be constant• and abiding; and delight in since, but neither of them will be constant• and abiding; cc vvi p-acp n1, cc-acp dx pp-f pno32 vmb vbi n1 cc n-vvg; (37) sermon (DIV2) 863 Page 413
7402 a good mans pleasure in sin, is but a fit of sensuality, a wicked mans trouble for fin is but a fit of distast. a good men pleasure in since, is but a fit of sensuality, a wicked men trouble for fin is but a fit of distaste. dt j ng1 n1 p-acp n1, vbz p-acp dt j pp-f n1, dt j ng1 n1 p-acp n1 vbz p-acp dt j pp-f n1. (37) sermon (DIV2) 863 Page 413
7403 It is a good sign that he or she rejoiceth in God, and in Christ, that can find no sensual satisfaction to rejoice in. It is a good Signen that he or she rejoices in God, and in christ, that can find no sensual satisfaction to rejoice in. pn31 vbz dt j n1 cst pns31 cc pns31 vvz p-acp np1, cc p-acp np1, cst vmb vvi dx j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp. (37) sermon (DIV2) 863 Page 413
7404 Secondly, It is a sign that Soul truly rejoyceth in the Lord Jesus Christ, that can rejoyce in no sensible enjoyment, without the sense of God's love in, and through him. Secondly, It is a Signen that Soul truly Rejoiceth in the Lord jesus christ, that can rejoice in no sensible enjoyment, without the sense of God's love in, and through him. ord, pn31 vbz dt n1 cst n1 av-j vvz p-acp dt n1 np1 np1, cst vmb vvi p-acp dx j n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp, cc p-acp pno31. (37) sermon (DIV2) 864 Page 413
7405 The unquietness and dissatisfaction of the Soul, in the midst of all its sensible comforts, The unquietness and dissatisfaction of the Soul, in the midst of all its sensible comforts, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d po31 j n2, (37) sermon (DIV2) 864 Page 413
7406 if at any time it wants the sense of God's love, and the pardon, of its sins, in and through Christ, will much evidence Christ to be the Head of his Joy, or his chief Joy. There are few Souls in this life, whose daies are without clouds; if At any time it Wants the sense of God's love, and the pardon, of its Sins, in and through christ, will much evidence christ to be the Head of his Joy, or his chief Joy. There Are few Souls in this life, whose days Are without Clouds; cs p-acp d n1 pn31 vvz dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, cc dt n1, pp-f po31 n2, p-acp cc p-acp np1, vmb d n1 np1 pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc po31 j-jn n1. pc-acp vbr d n2 p-acp d n1, rg-crq n2 vbr p-acp n2; (37) sermon (DIV2) 864 Page 413
7407 sometimes they walk in the light, sometimes in the dark, and see no light; sometime they walk in the Light, sometime in the dark, and see no Light; av pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1, av p-acp dt j, cc vvb dx n1; (37) sermon (DIV2) 864 Page 413
7408 now for a Soul under the fullest affluence of created comforts, to be able to rejoyce in nothing, in the absence of the sense of Christ's love, is an excellent sign. now for a Soul under the Fullest affluence of created comforts, to be able to rejoice in nothing, in the absence of the sense of Christ's love, is an excellent Signen. av p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt js n1 pp-f j-vvn n2, pc-acp vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp pix, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, vbz dt j n1. (37) sermon (DIV2) 864 Page 414
7409 Abraham, Gen. 15. 2. when God bid him ask him what he should give him, replyeth, Lord, what canst thou give me so long as I go childless? This now argued that a Child was the chief of his desires, Abraham, Gen. 15. 2. when God bid him ask him what he should give him, Replieth, Lord, what Canst thou give me so long as I go childless? This now argued that a Child was the chief of his Desires, np1, np1 crd crd r-crq np1 vvd pno31 vvi pno31 r-crq pns31 vmd vvi pno31, vvz, n1, q-crq vm2 pns21 vvi pno11 av av-j c-acp pns11 vvb j? d av vvd cst dt n1 vbds dt n-jn pp-f po31 n2, (37) sermon (DIV2) 864 Page 414
7410 and the chief Joy which he had in prospect. and the chief Joy which he had in prospect. cc dt j-jn n1 r-crq pns31 vhd p-acp n1. (37) sermon (DIV2) 864 Page 414
7411 Abraham had a plentiful Estate, a beloved Wife, but his dissatisfaction, for want of an Heir, spake a Child to be his chief Joy, an object which his heart was ready more to rejoyce in, Abraham had a plentiful Estate, a Beloved Wife, but his dissatisfaction, for want of an Heir, spoke a Child to be his chief Joy, an Object which his heart was ready more to rejoice in, np1 vhd dt j n1, dt j-vvn n1, cc-acp po31 n1, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1, vvd dt n1 pc-acp vbi po31 j-jn n1, dt n1 r-crq po31 n1 vbds j av-dc pc-acp vvi p-acp, (37) sermon (DIV2) 864 Page 414
7412 than in all that he had besides it. than in all that he had beside it. cs p-acp d cst pns31 vhd p-acp pn31. (37) sermon (DIV2) 864 Page 414
7413 When the Soul is at this pass, that it can say, Lord, thou hast given me an Husband, When the Soul is At this pass, that it can say, Lord, thou hast given me an Husband, c-crq dt n1 vbz p-acp d n1, cst pn31 vmb vvi, n1, pns21 vh2 vvn pno11 dt n1, (37) sermon (DIV2) 864 Page 414
7414 or a Wife and Children, and I acknowledge thy goodness in them; or a Wife and Children, and I acknowledge thy Goodness in them; cc dt n1 cc n2, cc pns11 vvb po21 n1 p-acp pno32; (37) sermon (DIV2) 864 Page 414
7415 thou hast given me a plentiful Estate, and I desire to bless thy Name for that; thou hast given me a plentiful Estate, and I desire to bless thy Name for that; pns21 vh2 vvn pno11 dt j n1, cc pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi po21 n1 p-acp d; (37) sermon (DIV2) 864 Page 414
7416 but Lord, what canst thou give me? what canst thou do for me? so long as I want the sense of thy love in Christ, all these things are nothing to me, whiles I have this dissatisfaction; but Lord, what Canst thou give me? what Canst thou do for me? so long as I want the sense of thy love in christ, all these things Are nothing to me, while I have this dissatisfaction; cc-acp n1, q-crq vm2 pns21 vvi pno11? q-crq vm2 pns21 vdi p-acp pno11? av av-j c-acp pns11 vvb dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 p-acp np1, d d n2 vbr pix p-acp pno11, cs pns11 vhb d n1; (37) sermon (DIV2) 864 Page 414
7417 though it will not speak the Soul at this time actually rejoycing in Christ, yet it will speak Christ to be its chief Joy. though it will not speak the Soul At this time actually rejoicing in christ, yet it will speak christ to be its chief Joy. cs pn31 vmb xx vvi dt n1 p-acp d n1 av-j vvg p-acp np1, av pn31 vmb vvi np1 pc-acp vbi po31 j-jn n1. (37) sermon (DIV2) 864 Page 414
7418 Thirdly, It is a sign that Christ is the chief Joy of the Soul, if it can rejoyce in Christ alone, when there is no fruit in the Vines, Thirdly, It is a Signen that christ is the chief Joy of the Soul, if it can rejoice in christ alone, when there is no fruit in the Vines, ord, pn31 vbz dt n1 cst np1 vbz dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1, cs pn31 vmb vvi p-acp np1 av-j, c-crq pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp dt n2, (37) sermon (DIV2) 865 Page 414
7419 when the Figg-tree doth not blossom, and the labour of the Olives faileth (as Habakkuk expresseth it) that is, when the Fig tree does not blossom, and the labour of the Olive Faileth (as Habakkuk Expresses it) that is, c-crq dt n1 vdz xx vvi, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n2 vvz (c-acp np1 vvz pn31) cst vbz, (37) sermon (DIV2) 865 Page 414
7420 when all sensible external satisfactions fail. when all sensible external satisfactions fail. c-crq d j j n2 vvi. (37) sermon (DIV2) 865 Page 414
7421 That Soul which hath not chosen Christ for his portion, will hardly be content with Christ alone. Mephibosheth declared that Davia 's return in peace to Hicrus•lem, was his chief Joy, when upon David 's saying, Thou and Ziba divide the Lands, he calmly replied, 2 Sam. 19. 30. Yea, l•t him take all, That Soul which hath not chosen christ for his portion, will hardly be content with christ alone. Mephibosheth declared that Davia is return in peace to Hicrus•lem, was his chief Joy, when upon David is saying, Thou and Ziba divide the Lands, he calmly replied, 2 Sam. 19. 30. Yea, l•t him take all, cst n1 r-crq vhz xx vvn np1 p-acp po31 n1, vmb av vbi j p-acp np1 av-j. np1 vvd cst np1 vbz n1 p-acp n1 p-acp np1, vbds po31 j-jn n1, c-crq p-acp np1 vbz vvg, pns21 cc np1 vvb dt n2, pns31 av-jn vvd, crd np1 crd crd uh, vvb pno31 vvi d, (37) sermon (DIV2) 865 Page 414
7422 for as much as my Lord the King is returned to his House in Peace. for as much as my Lord the King is returned to his House in Peace. c-acp c-acp d c-acp po11 n1 dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1. (37) sermon (DIV2) 865 Page 414
7423 It is said of the Primitive Martyrs, Heb. 10. 34. That they indured with joy the spoiling of their goods, knowing that they had in Heaven a far more induring substance. It is said of the Primitive Martyrs, Hebrew 10. 34. That they endured with joy the spoiling of their goods, knowing that they had in Heaven a Far more enduring substance. pn31 vbz vvn pp-f dt j n2, np1 crd crd cst pns32 vvd p-acp n1 dt vvg pp-f po32 n2-j, vvg cst pns32 vhd p-acp n1 dt av-j av-dc j-vvg n1. (37) sermon (DIV2) 865 Page 414
7424 Our hearts may be ready to deceive us in this point, when we only put a case to our Souls, Our hearts may be ready to deceive us in this point, when we only put a case to our Souls, po12 n2 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp d n1, c-crq pns12 av-j vvd dt n1 p-acp po12 n2, (37) sermon (DIV2) 865 Page 414
7425 and the thing appears at a distance. and the thing appears At a distance. cc dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1. (37) sermon (DIV2) 865 Page 414
7426 It may be therefore we may come to a nearer judgment, what our Souls would do in such a case, by observing the frame and temper of our Spirits, It may be Therefore we may come to a nearer judgement, what our Souls would do in such a case, by observing the frame and temper of our Spirits, pn31 vmb vbi av pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt jc n1, r-crq po12 n2 vmd vdi p-acp d dt n1, p-acp vvg dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n2, (37) sermon (DIV2) 865 Page 414
7427 and what their support is, under smaller losses, and deprivations of more external comforts. and what their support is, under smaller losses, and deprivations of more external comforts. cc r-crq po32 n1 vbz, p-acp jc n2, cc n2 pp-f av-dc j n2. (37) sermon (DIV2) 865 Page 414
7428 There is none of us but at some time or other, suffer something from the hand of God immediately, There is none of us but At Some time or other, suffer something from the hand of God immediately, pc-acp vbz pix pp-f pno12 p-acp p-acp d n1 cc n-jn, vvb pi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 av-j, (37) sermon (DIV2) 865 Page 414
7429 or from the hands of men. or from the hands of men. cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2. (37) sermon (DIV2) 865 Page 414
7430 We lose possibly a dear relation, or a part of our estates, supposing now that at this time thou hast no apprehensions of the wrath of God, no fears as to the pardon of thy sins, We loose possibly a dear Relation, or a part of our estates, supposing now that At this time thou hast no apprehensions of the wrath of God, no fears as to the pardon of thy Sins, pns12 vvb av-j dt j-jn n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, vvg av cst p-acp d n1 pns21 vh2 av-dx n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, dx n2 a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n2, (37) sermon (DIV2) 865 Page 415
7431 and thy interest in Christ, how is thy Spirit under such providences? canst thou look above them, and thy Interest in christ, how is thy Spirit under such providences? Canst thou look above them, cc po21 n1 p-acp np1, q-crq vbz po21 n1 p-acp d n2? vm2 pns21 vvi p-acp pno32, (37) sermon (DIV2) 865 Page 415
7432 and yet rejoice, that thy Christ is not taken from thee? if you should see a Woman in the loss of a Child or Children, and yet rejoice, that thy christ is not taken from thee? if you should see a Woman in the loss of a Child or Children, cc av vvb, cst po21 np1 vbz xx vvn p-acp pno21? cs pn22 vmd vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n2, (37) sermon (DIV2) 865 Page 415
7433 yet lifting up herself above her sorrows, and blessing God, that it is not her Husband, he is yet alive, you would easily conclude, that her Husband was her chief joy, yet lifting up herself above her sorrows, and blessing God, that it is not her Husband, he is yet alive, you would Easily conclude, that her Husband was her chief joy, av vvg p-acp px31 p-acp po31 n2, cc n1 np1, cst pn31 vbz xx po31 n1, pns31 vbz av j, pn22 vmd av-j vvi, cst po31 n1 vbds po31 j-jn n1, (37) sermon (DIV2) 865 Page 415
7434 though she had some pleasure, some satisfaction in her Child, yet her Husband was the head of her joy. though she had Some pleasure, Some satisfaction in her Child, yet her Husband was the head of her joy. cs pns31 vhd d n1, d n1 p-acp po31 n1, av po31 n1 vbds dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (37) sermon (DIV2) 865 Page 415
7435 4. Lastly, Canst thou joy in Christ Supremely? not in thy mercies so much as in the God of thy mercies, 4. Lastly, Canst thou joy in christ Supremely? not in thy Mercies so much as in the God of thy Mercies, crd ord, vm2 pns21 vvi p-acp np1 av-j? xx p-acp po21 n2 av av-d c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n2, (37) sermon (DIV2) 866 Page 415
7436 and in thy mercies only as thou seest the favour, and goodness of God in them; and in thy Mercies only as thou See the favour, and Goodness of God in them; cc p-acp po21 n2 av-j c-acp pns21 vv2 dt n1, cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32; (37) sermon (DIV2) 866 Page 415
7437 you read, Luke 10. 17. that after Christ had sent out the 70, they after some time returned, you read, Lycia 10. 17. that After christ had sent out the 70, they After Some time returned, pn22 vvb, av crd crd d c-acp np1 vhd vvn av dt crd, pns32 p-acp d n1 vvd, (37) sermon (DIV2) 866 Page 415
7438 and made this report to him. Lord, even the Devils are subject unto us through thy name. and made this report to him. Lord, even the Devils Are Subject unto us through thy name. cc vvd d n1 p-acp pno31. n1, av dt n2 vbr j-jn p-acp pno12 p-acp po21 n1. (37) sermon (DIV2) 866 Page 415
7439 Christ tells them, v, 19. Behold I give you power to tread on Serpents, and Scorpions, over all the power of the Enemy, christ tells them, v, 19. Behold I give you power to tread on Serpents, and Scorpions, over all the power of the Enemy, np1 vvz pno32, crd, crd vvb pns11 vvb pn22 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n2, cc n2, p-acp d dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (37) sermon (DIV2) 866 Page 415
7440 and nothing shall by any means hurt you, notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the Spirits are subject unto you, and nothing shall by any means hurt you, notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the Spirits Are Subject unto you, cc pix vmb p-acp d n2 vvi pn22, c-acp p-acp d vvb xx, cst dt n2 vbr j-jn p-acp pn22, (37) sermon (DIV2) 866 Page 415
7441 but rather rejoice, because your names are written in Heaven. God saith thus to many of his people, Behold I give you comfortable Wives, towardly, but rather rejoice, Because your names Are written in Heaven. God Says thus to many of his people, Behold I give you comfortable Wives, towardly, cc-acp av-c vvb, c-acp po22 n2 vbr vvn p-acp n1. np1 vvz av p-acp d pp-f po31 n1, vvb pns11 vvb pn22 j n2, j, (37) sermon (DIV2) 866 Page 415
7442 and dutiful Children, plentiful Estates, success in your tradings, and worldly businesses. I set an hedge of providence about you, whatsoever you take in hand doth prosper. and dutiful Children, plentiful Estates, success in your tradings, and worldly businesses. I Set an hedge of providence about you, whatsoever you take in hand does prosper. cc j n2, j n2, n1 p-acp po22 n2-vvg, cc j n2. pns11 vvb dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pn22, r-crq pn22 vvb p-acp n1 vdz vvi. (37) sermon (DIV2) 866 Page 415
7443 Notwithstanding rejoice not in this, let not this be the great matter of your content and satisfaction. Notwithstanding rejoice not in this, let not this be the great matter of your content and satisfaction. a-acp vvb xx p-acp d, vvb xx d vbi dt j n1 pp-f po22 n1 cc n1. (37) sermon (DIV2) 866 Page 415
7444 But rejoice in this, that I have given you my Son, and through him, the pardon of your sins, But rejoice in this, that I have given you my Son, and through him, the pardon of your Sins, p-acp vvi p-acp d, cst pns11 vhb vvn pn22 po11 n1, cc p-acp pno31, dt n1 pp-f po22 n2, (37) sermon (DIV2) 866 Page 415
7445 and favour with me, an evidence, that your names are written in the Book of Life. and favour with me, an evidence, that your names Are written in the Book of Life. cc n1 p-acp pno11, dt n1, cst po22 n2 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (37) sermon (DIV2) 866 Page 415
7446 He that can do this, makes Christ the head of his joy. And if you can do this, He that can do this, makes christ the head of his joy. And if you can do this, pns31 cst vmb vdi d, vvz np1 dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. cc cs pn22 vmb vdi d, (37) sermon (DIV2) 866 Page 415
7447 1. You will be more troubled at the fears, or apprehensions of the loss of Christs love, 1. You will be more troubled At the fears, or apprehensions of the loss of Christ love, crd pn22 vmb vbi av-dc vvn p-acp dt n2, cc n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, (37) sermon (DIV2) 867 Page 415
7448 then at the fears or apprehensions of the loss of any external satisfactions whatsoever. then At the fears or apprehensions of the loss of any external satisfactions whatsoever. av p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d j n2 r-crq. (37) sermon (DIV2) 867 Page 415
7449 2. You will be rather willing to part with all, then to do any thing that may hazard your loss of Gods favour. 2. You will be rather willing to part with all, then to do any thing that may hazard your loss of God's favour. crd pn22 vmb vbi av-c j pc-acp vvi p-acp d, cs pc-acp vdi d n1 cst vmb vvi po22 n1 pp-f npg1 n1. (37) sermon (DIV2) 868 Page 415
7450 Thus the Martyrs shewed that Christ was their supreme joy. Thus the Martyrs showed that christ was their supreme joy. av dt n2 vvd cst np1 vbds po32 j n1. (37) sermon (DIV2) 868 Page 415
7451 Let us labour to find this evidence of grace in our Souls, to bring up our hearts to be glad, Let us labour to find this evidence of grace in our Souls, to bring up our hearts to be glad, vvb pno12 vvi pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po12 n2, pc-acp vvi a-acp po12 n2 pc-acp vbi j, (37) sermon (DIV2) 869 Page 415
7452 and to rejoice in Christ in that manner as I have opened to you, and particularly to rejoice in the answer of our prayers. and to rejoice in christ in that manner as I have opened to you, and particularly to rejoice in the answer of our Prayers. cc pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp d n1 c-acp pns11 vhb vvn p-acp pn22, cc av-jn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2. (37) sermon (DIV2) 869 Page 416
7453 I will inlarge upon both these branches a little. I will enlarge upon both these branches a little. pns11 vmb vvi p-acp d d n2 dt j. (37) sermon (DIV2) 869 Page 416
7454 Let us be unquiet in our spirits until we find that our hearts are brought to this, to rejoyce in Christ solely and supremely; Let us be unquiet in our spirits until we find that our hearts Are brought to this, to rejoice in christ solely and supremely; vvb pno12 vbi j p-acp po12 n2 c-acp pns12 vvb cst po12 n2 vbr vvn p-acp d, pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 av-j cc av-j; (37) sermon (DIV2) 870 Page 416
7455 to rejoyce in him as our righteousness, as our strength, as our portion, as our All in all. I told you before that the Apostle, Phil. 3. thus describeth a true Christian, one that was of the true Circumcision: (The Jews he calls there the Concision) but saith he, We are the Circumcision, who rejoyce in Christ Jesus: to rejoice in him as our righteousness, as our strength, as our portion, as our All in all. I told you before that the Apostle, Philip 3. thus Describeth a true Christian, one that was of the true Circumcision: (The jews he calls there the Concision) but Says he, We Are the Circumcision, who rejoice in christ jesus: pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp po12 n1, p-acp po12 n1, p-acp po12 n1, p-acp po12 d p-acp d. pns11 vvd pn22 p-acp d dt n1, np1 crd av vvz dt j njp, pi cst vbds pp-f dt j n1: (dt np2 pns31 vvz a-acp dt n1) cc-acp vvz pns31, pns12 vbr dt n1, r-crq vvb p-acp np1 np1: (37) sermon (DIV2) 870 Page 416
7540 Still he or she groweth weaker and weaker, worse and worse, as to his or her bodily state; Still he or she grows Weaker and Weaker, Worse and Worse, as to his or her bodily state; av pns31 cc pns31 vvz jc cc jc, jc cc av-jc, c-acp pc-acp png31 cc po31 j n1; (37) sermon (DIV2) 884 Page 421
7456 He speaketh there of a reioycing in him as our Righteousness, as he from whose perfect Righteousness alone, the Soul expecteth Salvation. He speaks there of a rejoicing in him as our Righteousness, as he from whose perfect Righteousness alone, the Soul Expects Salvation. pns31 vvz a-acp pp-f dt vvg p-acp pno31 p-acp po12 n1, c-acp pns31 p-acp rg-crq j n1 av-j, dt n1 vvz n1. (37) sermon (DIV2) 870 Page 416
7457 This is in opposition to a rejoycing in any Birth-priviledges, or Church-priviledges, or any Works of our own, as things that will serve us in any stead without a part in Christ, This is in opposition to a rejoicing in any Birth-privileges, or Church privileges, or any Works of our own, as things that will serve us in any stead without a part in christ, d vbz p-acp n1 p-acp dt vvg p-acp d n2, cc n2, cc d vvz pp-f po12 d, p-acp n2 cst vmb vvi pno12 p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1, (37) sermon (DIV2) 870 Page 416
7458 when we shall another day come and appear before God's Judgment Seat. when we shall Another day come and appear before God's Judgement Seat. c-crq pns12 vmb j-jn n1 vvn cc vvi p-acp npg1 n1 n1. (37) sermon (DIV2) 870 Page 416
7459 O study thus to rejoyce in Christ, as he who hath trodden the Winepress of his Fathers wrath alone, and in his body upon the Cross suffered whatsoever was due to the Justice of God for the sins of Believers, O study thus to rejoice in christ, as he who hath trodden the Winepress of his Father's wrath alone, and in his body upon the Cross suffered whatsoever was due to the justice of God for the Sins of Believers, sy vvb av pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, c-acp pns31 r-crq vhz vvn dt n1 pp-f po31 ng1 n1 av-j, cc p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 vvd r-crq vbds j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, (37) sermon (DIV2) 870 Page 416
7460 as he who alone hath fulfilled the Law for us, and in whom alone we are compleat. This is our duty, as he who alone hath fulfilled the Law for us, and in whom alone we Are complete. This is our duty, c-acp pns31 r-crq av-j vhz vvn dt n1 p-acp pno12, cc p-acp ro-crq av-j pns12 vbr j. d vbz po12 n1, (37) sermon (DIV2) 870 Page 416
7461 but this is not what I am here chiefly speaking to. 2. Rejoyce in Christ as your portion, as your All; make him your chief Joy. but this is not what I am Here chiefly speaking to. 2. Rejoice in christ as your portion, as your All; make him your chief Joy. cc-acp d vbz xx r-crq pns11 vbm av av-jn vvg p-acp. crd vvb p-acp np1 p-acp po22 n1, p-acp po22 d; vvb pno31 po22 j-jn n1. (37) sermon (DIV2) 870 Page 416
7462 I would press this great Exhortation by some few Arguments, and then give you some Counsels in the case. I would press this great Exhortation by Some few Arguments, and then give you Some Counsels in the case. pns11 vmd vvi d j n1 p-acp d d n2, cc av vvb pn22 d n2 p-acp dt n1. (37) sermon (DIV2) 871 Page 416
7463 1. Consider how vain and transitory the objects of all other Joy are. There are but three things that I know we have to rejoyce in; 1. Consider how vain and transitory the objects of all other Joy Are. There Are but three things that I know we have to rejoice in; crd vvb c-crq j cc j dt n2 pp-f d j-jn n1 vbr. pc-acp vbr p-acp crd n2 cst pns11 vvb pns12 vhb pc-acp vvi p-acp; (37) sermon (DIV2) 872 Page 416
7464 or at least all things of that nature will fall under three Heads. They are either sensual satisfactions; these are the objects of the voluptuous debauched Souls Joy: or At least all things of that nature will fallen under three Heads. They Are either sensual satisfactions; these Are the objects of the voluptuous debauched Souls Joy: cc p-acp ds d n2 pp-f d n1 vmb vvi p-acp crd n2. pns32 vbr d j n2; d vbr dt n2 pp-f dt j j-vvn n2 n1: (37) sermon (DIV2) 872 Page 416
7465 Or secondly, Sensible E•joyments; these are the objects of the worldling's Joy: Or thirdly, Spiritual blessings in Christ; these are the objects of the Believer's Joy. Or secondly, Sensible E•joyments; these Are the objects of the worldling's Joy: Or Thirdly, Spiritual blessings in christ; these Are the objects of the Believer's Joy. cc ord, j n2; d vbr dt n2 pp-f dt ng1 n1: cc ord, j n2 p-acp np1; d vbr dt n2 pp-f dt ng1 n1. (37) sermon (DIV2) 872 Page 416
7466 Let me a little shew you the vanity and transitory nature of the two former. One man rejoyceth in the satisfactions of his sensual appetite, in the pleasure of his Eye, Let me a little show you the vanity and transitory nature of the two former. One man Rejoiceth in the satisfactions of his sensual appetite, in the pleasure of his Eye, vvb pno11 dt j n1 pn22 dt n1 cc j n1 pp-f dt crd j. crd n1 vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 j n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (37) sermon (DIV2) 872 Page 416
7467 and Ear, and Palate, and Flesh: and Ear, and Palate, and Flesh: cc n1, cc n1, cc n1: (37) sermon (DIV2) 872 Page 416
7468 Shall not these things be the torments of the Soul to Eternity For what think you shall any Soul perish for ever, Shall not these things be the torments of the Soul to Eternity For what think you shall any Soul perish for ever, vmb xx d n2 vbb dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp r-crq vvb pn22 vmb d n1 vvi p-acp av, (37) sermon (DIV2) 872 Page 416
7469 if not for having pleasure in riot, in drunkenness, in lasciviousness, or in other sordid satisfactions? are these any more then brutish satisfactions beneath the rational Soul? will these things last for ever? will there not a time come, if not for having pleasure in riot, in Drunkenness, in lasciviousness, or in other sordid satisfactions? Are these any more then brutish satisfactions beneath the rational Soul? will these things last for ever? will there not a time come, cs xx c-acp vhg n1 p-acp n1, p-acp n1, p-acp n1, cc p-acp j-jn j n2? vbr d d dc cs j n2 p-acp dt j n1? vmb d n2 vvi p-acp av? vmb pc-acp xx dt n1 vvb, (37) sermon (DIV2) 872 Page 417
7470 when you shall say you have no pleasure in them; when you shall say you have no pleasure in them; c-crq pn22 vmb vvi pn22 vhb dx n1 p-acp pno32; (37) sermon (DIV2) 872 Page 417
7471 nay, doth not the pleasure of them perish with the using, and go out like a Candle, leaving a stench behind it, leaving some sour reflections upon the conscience, which the little tickling of pleasure which they afforded, no way compensateth. O vain man! nay, does not the pleasure of them perish with the using, and go out like a Candle, leaving a stench behind it, leaving Some sour reflections upon the conscience, which the little tickling of pleasure which they afforded, no Way compensateth. O vain man! uh-x, vdz xx dt n1 pp-f pno32 vvi p-acp dt vvg, cc vvb av av-j dt n1, vvg dt n1 p-acp pn31, vvg d j n2 p-acp dt n1, r-crq dt j j-vvg pp-f n1 r-crq pns32 vvd, dx n1 vvz. sy j n1! (37) sermon (DIV2) 872 Page 417
7486 if it were a thing in his own power? and if it be not, to what purpose are we so persuaded and intreated to it? To this I answer: if it were a thing in his own power? and if it be not, to what purpose Are we so persuaded and entreated to it? To this I answer: cs pn31 vbdr dt n1 p-acp po31 d n1? cc cs pn31 vbb xx, p-acp r-crq n1 vbr pns12 av vvn cc vvn p-acp pn31? p-acp d pns11 vvb: (37) sermon (DIV2) 873 Page 418
7472 to make those things his chief business, satisfaction and joy, which will bring the greatest bitterness in the latter end? You compass your selves about with sparks, this you shall have at the Lords hand, you shall one day lie down in sorrow. to make those things his chief business, satisfaction and joy, which will bring the greatest bitterness in the latter end? You compass your selves about with sparks, this you shall have At the lords hand, you shall one day lie down in sorrow. pc-acp vvi d n2 po31 j-jn n1, n1 cc n1, r-crq vmb vvi dt js n1 p-acp dt d n1? pn22 vvb po22 n2 a-acp p-acp n2, d pn22 vmb vhi p-acp dt n2 n1, pn22 vmb crd n1 vvi a-acp p-acp n1. (37) sermon (DIV2) 872 Page 417
7473 For the more civil, and reclaimed sort of men, whose chief joy is in the increase of their Corn, and Wine, and Oil; how vain, For the more civil, and reclaimed sort of men, whose chief joy is in the increase of their Corn, and Wine, and Oil; how vain, p-acp dt av-dc j, cc vvd n1 pp-f n2, rg-crq j-jn n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, cc n1, cc n1; c-crq j, (37) sermon (DIV2) 872 Page 417
7474 how transitory is this Joy? whilst thou hast them, what necessities of thy Soul do they suit? will they give thee peace when thou art under any disturbance of mind? will they fit thee for, how transitory is this Joy? while thou hast them, what necessities of thy Soul do they suit? will they give thee peace when thou art under any disturbance of mind? will they fit thee for, c-crq j vbz d n1? cs pns21 vh2 pno32, r-crq n2 pp-f po21 n1 vdb pns32 vvi? vmb pns32 vvb pno21 n1 c-crq pns21 vb2r p-acp d n1 pp-f n1? vmb pns32 vvi pno21 p-acp, (37) sermon (DIV2) 872 Page 417
7475 or advantage thee in any spiritual operation? of what advantage can they be to thee as to another life, or advantage thee in any spiritual operation? of what advantage can they be to thee as to Another life, cc vvi pno21 p-acp d j n1? pp-f r-crq n1 vmb pns32 vbb p-acp pno21 p-acp p-acp j-jn n1, (37) sermon (DIV2) 872 Page 417
7476 when as thou comest to die? when thou diest, leave them all behind thee, when as thou Comest to die? when thou Dies, leave them all behind thee, c-crq c-acp pns21 vv2 pc-acp vvi? c-crq pns21 vv2, vvb pno32 d p-acp pno21, (37) sermon (DIV2) 872 Page 417
7477 and write upon them, Whose shall these things be? Nay, mayest thou not out-live all the comfort and satisfaction which thou hast in them? Or, may not they in a moment, by a Fire, by a Thief, by an Oppressor, be taken out of thy sight? Are they not Gourds, that come up in a night, and write upon them, Whose shall these things be? Nay, Mayest thou not outlive all the Comfort and satisfaction which thou hast in them? Or, may not they in a moment, by a Fire, by a Thief, by an Oppressor, be taken out of thy sighed? are they not Gourds, that come up in a night, cc vvi p-acp pno32, r-crq vmb d n2 vbi? uh, vm2 pns21 xx vvi d dt n1 cc n1 r-crq pns21 vh2 p-acp pno32? cc, vmb xx pns32 p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1, vbb vvn av pp-f po21 n1? vbr pns32 xx n2, cst vvb a-acp p-acp dt n1, (37) sermon (DIV2) 872 Page 417
7478 and serve a little to shadow us from the heats, and shelter us from the storms that we meet with in this life; and serve a little to shadow us from the heats, and shelter us from the storms that we meet with in this life; cc vvi dt j pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt n2, cc vvi pno12 p-acp dt n2 cst pns12 vvb p-acp p-acp d n1; (37) sermon (DIV2) 872 Page 417
7479 and may go down in a night, and leave us as much as any other exposed to the storms of this world? Are these things fit for the chief Joy of a reasonable Soul, a spiritual and immortal being that is under an Ordination to an eternal Existence, and may go down in a night, and leave us as much as any other exposed to the storms of this world? are these things fit for the chief Joy of a reasonable Soul, a spiritual and immortal being that is under an Ordination to an Eternal Existence, cc vmb vvi a-acp p-acp dt n1, cc vvb pno12 p-acp d c-acp d n-jn vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1? vbr d n2 j p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt j n1, dt j cc j n1 cst vbz p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j n1, (37) sermon (DIV2) 872 Page 417
7480 and professeth to know, and to believe so much? On the other side, is the Believer's Joy, who rejoyceth in Christ, and Professes to know, and to believe so much? On the other side, is the Believer's Joy, who Rejoiceth in christ, cc vvz pc-acp vvi, cc pc-acp vvi av d? p-acp dt j-jn n1, vbz dt ng1 n1, r-crq vvz p-acp np1, (37) sermon (DIV2) 872 Page 417
7481 so misplaced? Cannot he give the Soul the pardon of sin, and sense of that pardon, which produceth that peace which is past all understanding? Cannot he give the Soul a righteousness wherein the Soul shall another day stand before God, so misplaced? Cannot he give the Soul the pardon of since, and sense of that pardon, which Produceth that peace which is passed all understanding? Cannot he give the Soul a righteousness wherein the Soul shall Another day stand before God, av vvn? vmbx pns31 vvi dt n1 dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 pp-f d n1, r-crq vvz d n1 r-crq vbz p-acp d n1? vmbx pns31 vvi dt n1 dt n1 c-crq dt n1 vmb j-jn n1 vvb p-acp np1, (37) sermon (DIV2) 872 Page 417
7482 and not appear naked? Cannot he give Eternal Life? and doth he not do it to whomsoever he pleaseth? and will he give so great things, and not appear naked? Cannot he give Eternal Life? and does he not do it to whomsoever he Pleases? and will he give so great things, cc xx vvi j? vmbx pns31 vvi j n1? cc vdz pns31 xx vdi pn31 p-acp ro-crq pns31 vvz? cc vmb pns31 vvi av j n2, (37) sermon (DIV2) 872 Page 417
7483 and not food convenient for us? Or, shall not he that giveth the Soul Christ, with him also give it all things? and not food convenient for us? Or, shall not he that gives the Soul christ, with him also give it all things? cc xx n1 j p-acp pno12? cc, vmb xx pns31 cst vvz dt n1 np1, p-acp pno31 av vvi pn31 d n2? (37) sermon (DIV2) 872 Page 417
7484 2. Consider how vainly thou hopest to enter hereafter into the Lord's Joy, who hast not rejoyced in him 〈 … 〉 Canst thou imagine, that Christ will be rest and 〈 … 〉 Soul in Heaven, when thy Soul hath taken no pleasure nor delight in him here. 2. Consider how vainly thou hopest to enter hereafter into the Lord's Joy, who hast not rejoiced in him 〈 … 〉 Canst thou imagine, that christ will be rest and 〈 … 〉 Soul in Heaven, when thy Soul hath taken no pleasure nor delight in him Here. crd np1 c-crq av-j pns21 vv2 pc-acp vvi av p-acp dt ng1 n1, q-crq vh2 xx vvn p-acp pno31 〈 … 〉 vm2 pns21 vvi, cst np1 vmb vbi n1 cc 〈 … 〉 n1 p-acp n1, c-crq po21 n1 vhz vvn dx n1 ccx n1 p-acp pno31 av. (37) sermon (DIV2) 873 Page 418
7485 But you will say, what need these words? need any Soul be persuaded to rejoyce in Christ, But you will say, what need these words? need any Soul be persuaded to rejoice in christ, p-acp pn22 vmb vvi, q-crq vvb d n2? vvb d n1 vbi vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, (37) sermon (DIV2) 873 Page 418
7487 It is true, it is not in thy power to rejoyce in Christ. We cannot rejoyce in any thing, be it never so good, It is true, it is not in thy power to rejoice in christ. We cannot rejoice in any thing, be it never so good, pn31 vbz j, pn31 vbz xx p-acp po21 n1 p-acp vvb p-acp np1. pns12 vmbx vvi p-acp d n1, vbb pn31 av-x av j, (37) sermon (DIV2) 874 Page 418
7488 unless we have a property and interest in it, and have some sense and apprehension of that interest, so that it is no more in our power, to rejoyce in Christ, than to give our selves an interest and part in him, unless we have a property and Interest in it, and have Some sense and apprehension of that Interest, so that it is no more in our power, to rejoice in christ, than to give our selves an Interest and part in him, cs pns12 vhb dt n1 cc n1 p-acp pn31, cc vhb d n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1, av cst pn31 vbz dx dc p-acp po12 n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, cs pc-acp vvi po12 n2 dt n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31, (37) sermon (DIV2) 874 Page 418
7489 and a sense and apprehension of that interest, both of which are the gift of God. and a sense and apprehension of that Interest, both of which Are the gift of God. cc dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1, d pp-f r-crq vbr dt n1 pp-f np1. (37) sermon (DIV2) 874 Page 418
7490 But yet we may do something in the use of the common grace of God, given to all of us who sit under the Gospel, in order to our having a part and interest in him. But yet we may do something in the use of the Common grace of God, given to all of us who fit under the Gospel, in order to our having a part and Interest in him. p-acp av pns12 vmb vdi pi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1, vvn p-acp d pp-f pno12 r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1, p-acp n1 p-acp po12 vhg dt n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31. (37) sermon (DIV2) 874 Page 418
7491 1. We may read the Scriptures, and hear the Word of God, and mediate upon what we read and hear, in order to our conviction of that infinite excellency that is in Christ, 1. We may read the Scriptures, and hear the Word of God, and mediate upon what we read and hear, in order to our conviction of that infinite excellency that is in christ, crd pns12 vmb vvi dt n2, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vvi p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb cc vvi, p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n1 pp-f cst j n1 cst vbz p-acp np1, (37) sermon (DIV2) 875 Page 418
7492 and his suitableness to the state, and necessity of our Souls. and his suitableness to the state, and necessity of our Souls. cc po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, cc n1 pp-f po12 n2. (37) sermon (DIV2) 875 Page 418
7493 We must see a goodness and an excellency in him, before we shall love him, desire him, or delight in him; We must see a Goodness and an excellency in him, before we shall love him, desire him, or delight in him; pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 cc dt n1 p-acp pno31, c-acp pns12 vmb vvi pno31, vvb pno31, cc vvi p-acp pno31; (37) sermon (DIV2) 875 Page 418
7494 this goodness, this excellency is revealed to us in the Word of God; this we must believe, or we shall never lie under such a conviction. this Goodness, this excellency is revealed to us in the Word of God; this we must believe, or we shall never lie under such a conviction. d n1, d n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; d pns12 vmb vvi, cc pns12 vmb av-x vvi p-acp d dt n1. (37) sermon (DIV2) 875 Page 418
7495 It is God that must give us a power to believe it, but we may read the Word, It is God that must give us a power to believe it, but we may read the Word, pn31 vbz np1 cst vmb vvi pno12 dt n1 pc-acp vvi pn31, cc-acp pns12 vmb vvi dt n1, (37) sermon (DIV2) 875 Page 418
7496 and hear it opened and applied, in order to this; and hear it opened and applied, in order to this; cc vvb pn31 vvn cc vvn, p-acp n1 p-acp d; (37) sermon (DIV2) 875 Page 418
7497 God (as I have before told you) concurring ordinarily with his special grace, with our use of that common grace which he affords us. God (as I have before told you) concurring ordinarily with his special grace, with our use of that Common grace which he affords us. np1 (c-acp pns11 vhb a-acp vvn pn22) vvg av-jn p-acp po31 j n1, p-acp po12 n1 pp-f cst j n1 r-crq pns31 vvz pno12. (37) sermon (DIV2) 875 Page 418
7498 2. We may study and meditate upon the vanity of sensual joy, or joying meerly in sensible things, and how unfit they are to be the chief Joy of our Souls. 2. We may study and meditate upon the vanity of sensual joy, or joying merely in sensible things, and how unfit they Are to be the chief Joy of our Souls. crd pns12 vmb vvi cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, cc vvg av-j p-acp j n2, cc c-crq j pns32 vbr pc-acp vbi dt j-jn n1 pp-f po12 n2. (37) sermon (DIV2) 876 Page 418
7499 3. We may thirdly, Cry to God to give us our part in Christ; 3. We may Thirdly, Cry to God to give us our part in christ; crd pns12 vmb ord, vvb p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi pno12 po12 n1 p-acp np1; (37) sermon (DIV2) 877 Page 418
7500 throughly to persuade our hearts of our absolute need of him, and of that transcendent goodness and excellency that is in him. thoroughly to persuade our hearts of our absolute need of him, and of that transcendent Goodness and excellency that is in him. av-j pc-acp vvi po12 n2 pp-f po12 j n1 pp-f pno31, cc pp-f d j n1 cc n1 cst vbz p-acp pno31. (37) sermon (DIV2) 877 Page 418
7501 O that men would but do what lieth in their power to do, and not complain they can do nothing, O that men would but do what lies in their power to do, and not complain they can do nothing, sy d n2 vmd cc-acp vdb r-crq vvz p-acp po32 n1 pc-acp vdi, cc xx vvi pns32 vmb vdi pix, (37) sermon (DIV2) 877 Page 418
7502 because they can indeed do nothing efficaciously without God's special grace, as to any truly spiritual acts. Because they can indeed do nothing efficaciously without God's special grace, as to any truly spiritual acts. c-acp pns32 vmb av vdi pix av-j p-acp npg1 j n1, c-acp p-acp d av-j j n2. (37) sermon (DIV2) 877 Page 418
7503 Secondly, I would speak to those who have an interest in Christ, that they would labour to grow in this grace, to be more glad, Secondly, I would speak to those who have an Interest in christ, that they would labour to grow in this grace, to be more glad, ord, pns11 vmd vvi p-acp d r-crq vhb dt n1 p-acp np1, cst pns32 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1, pc-acp vbi av-dc j, (37) sermon (DIV2) 878 Page 418
7504 and more to rejoyce in Christ. It is a duty often called for in Scripture, and I 〈 … 〉 regarded. and more to rejoice in christ. It is a duty often called for in Scripture, and I 〈 … 〉 regarded. cc av-dc pc-acp vvi p-acp np1. pn31 vbz dt n1 av vvn p-acp p-acp n1, cc pns11 〈 … 〉 vvn. (37) sermon (DIV2) 878 Page 418
7505 I speak now upon advantage, to you that understand you have Souls under an ordination to an eternal Existence, that know the state of the Soul by nature, I speak now upon advantage, to you that understand you have Souls under an ordination to an Eternal Existence, that know the state of the Soul by nature, pns11 vvb av p-acp n1, p-acp pn22 cst vvb pn22 vhb n2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j n1, cst vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1, (37) sermon (DIV2) 878 Page 419
7506 and have tasted also how good the Lord is; and have tasted also how good the Lord is; cc vhb vvn av c-crq j dt n1 vbz; (37) sermon (DIV2) 878 Page 419
7507 to you, to whom Christ is precious, and whom you will easily acknowledge your chief Joy; to you, to whom christ is precious, and whom you will Easily acknowledge your chief Joy; p-acp pn22, p-acp ro-crq np1 vbz j, cc r-crq pn22 vmb av-j vvi po22 j-jn n1; (37) sermon (DIV2) 878 Page 419
7508 I am calling to you, but for the exercise of an habit, with which God hath indeed indued you, the exerting of a power with which God hath blessed you, the using of a right which God hath given you There are amongst others two great causes why Christians do not so rejoyce in Christ as they ought to do. I am calling to you, but for the exercise of an habit, with which God hath indeed endued you, the exerting of a power with which God hath blessed you, the using of a right which God hath given you There Are among Others two great Causes why Christians do not so rejoice in christ as they ought to do. pns11 vbm vvg p-acp pn22, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp r-crq np1 vhz av vvn pn22, dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp r-crq np1 vhz vvn pn22, dt vvg pp-f dt n-jn r-crq np1 vhz vvn pn22 a-acp vbr p-acp n2-jn crd j n2 c-crq np1 vdi xx av vvi p-acp np1 c-acp pns32 vmd pc-acp vdi. (37) sermon (DIV2) 878 Page 419
7509 1. The first is, Their giving too much way to unbelief and despondency. 1. The First is, Their giving too much Way to unbelief and despondency. crd dt ord vbz, po32 vvg av d n1 p-acp n1 cc n1. (37) sermon (DIV2) 879 Page 419
7510 Though we cannot increase our own Faith without special grace assisting, yet we may promove our unbelief, favouring our despondency, Though we cannot increase our own Faith without special grace assisting, yet we may promove our unbelief, favouring our despondency, cs pns12 vmbx vvb po12 d n1 p-acp j n1 vvg, av pns12 vmb vvi po12 n1, vvg po12 n1, (37) sermon (DIV2) 879 Page 419
7511 and cherishing our doubts, and giving way to our groundless fears, and forgetting the Covenant of Grace, not saying often enough to our Souls, Why art thou cast down O my Soul! &c. 2. The second is, Their too much carnality or worldliness. and cherishing our doubts, and giving Way to our groundless fears, and forgetting the Covenant of Grace, not saying often enough to our Souls, Why art thou cast down Oh my Soul! etc. 2. The second is, Their too much carnality or worldliness. cc vvg po12 n2, cc vvg n1 p-acp po12 j n2, cc vvg dt n1 pp-f n1, xx vvg av av-d p-acp po12 n2, q-crq vb2r pns21 vvn a-acp uh po11 n1! av crd dt ord vbz, po32 av d n1 cc n1. (37) sermon (DIV2) 879 Page 419
7512 Where almost is the man to be found that cannot rejoyce in his worldly Affluences, Where almost is the man to be found that cannot rejoice in his worldly Affluences, c-crq av vbz dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn cst vmbx vvi p-acp po31 j n2, (37) sermon (DIV2) 880 Page 419
7513 although he wants the sense of the Love of God in Christ? or, that if he were tried, would not find it an hard matter to rejoyce in God, although he Wants the sense of the Love of God in christ? or, that if he were tried, would not find it an hard matter to rejoice in God, cs pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1? cc, cst cs pns31 vbdr vvn, vmd xx vvi pn31 dt j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, (37) sermon (DIV2) 880 Page 419
7514 if the Fig-tree did not blossom, and there were no fruit on the Vine? How ready are we to rejoyce in our creature-comforts when we have them, more than in the Love of Christ to our Souls? whence is this but from our too much savouring, minding, if the Fig tree did not blossom, and there were no fruit on the Vine? How ready Are we to rejoice in our Creature comforts when we have them, more than in the Love of christ to our Souls? whence is this but from our too much savouring, minding, cs dt n1 vdd xx vvi, cc a-acp vbdr dx n1 p-acp dt n1? q-crq j vbr pns12 pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2 c-crq pns12 vhb pno32, av-dc cs p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po12 n2? q-crq vbz d p-acp p-acp po12 av d vvg, vvg, (37) sermon (DIV2) 880 Page 419
7515 and living upon Earth, and earthly things? and living upon Earth, and earthly things? cc vvg p-acp n1, cc j n2? (37) sermon (DIV2) 880 Page 419
7516 Is the hearing of Prayers such a matter of joy to a gracious man? how should this engage us, 1. So to pray, that we may receive an answer of them from the Lord? 2. To look after our Prayers, Is the hearing of Prayers such a matter of joy to a gracious man? how should this engage us, 1. So to pray, that we may receive an answer of them from the Lord? 2. To look After our Prayers, vbz dt n-vvg pp-f n2 d dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j n1? q-crq vmd d vvi pno12, crd av p-acp vvb, cst pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp dt n1? crd pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2, (37) sermon (DIV2) 881 Page 419
7517 and the answers of them, that the sense of such an answer may excite our joy in Christ? As to the first, I have spoken so fully to it under the first Doctrine I handled from this Text, that I shall not need again to inlarge upon it here. and the answers of them, that the sense of such an answer may excite our joy in christ? As to the First, I have spoken so Fully to it under the First Doctrine I handled from this Text, that I shall not need again to enlarge upon it Here. cc dt n2 pp-f pno32, cst dt n1 pp-f d dt n1 vmb vvi po12 n1 p-acp np1? c-acp p-acp dt ord, pns11 vhb vvn av av-j p-acp pn31 p-acp dt ord n1 pns11 vvd p-acp d n1, cst pns11 vmb xx vvi av pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31 av. (37) sermon (DIV2) 881 Page 419
7518 I shall only inlarge upon the second. I shall only enlarge upon the second. pns11 vmb av-j vvi p-acp dt ord. (37) sermon (DIV2) 881 Page 419
7519 Foolish Children that shoot Arrows, and never look after them, lose that pleasure and content in their game, which those have who observe what becomes of their Arrows and how near they come to the mark to which they are directed and levelled. Foolish Children that shoot Arrows, and never look After them, loose that pleasure and content in their game, which those have who observe what becomes of their Arrows and how near they come to the mark to which they Are directed and leveled. j n2 cst vvb n2, cc av-x vvb p-acp pno32, vvb d n1 cc vvi p-acp po32 n1, r-crq d vhb r-crq vvb q-crq vvz pp-f po32 n2 cc c-crq av-j pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vbr vvn cc vvn. (37) sermon (DIV2) 882 Page 419
7520 Formal Christians who send up Prayers to Heaven, and never look after them, never consider whether the Lord answereth them yea or no, lose that pleasure and satisfaction which the Soul hath that watcheth his Prayers; Formal Christians who send up Prayers to Heaven, and never look After them, never Consider whither the Lord Answers them yea or no, loose that pleasure and satisfaction which the Soul hath that watches his Prayers; j np1 q-crq vvb a-acp n2 p-acp n1, cc av-x vvb p-acp pno32, av-x vvb cs dt n1 vvz pno32 uh cc uh-dx, vvb d n1 cc n1 r-crq dt n1 vhz d vvz po31 n2; (37) sermon (DIV2) 882 Page 420
7521 and with David, when early in the morning he hath directed his Prayers to God (as Psal. 5. 3.) looketh up. You read of the Prophet Habakkuk, when, chap. 1. he had been putting up his Prayer to God, he resolveth, chap. 2. v. 1. to stand upon his watch, and with David, when early in the morning he hath directed his Prayers to God (as Psalm 5. 3.) looks up. You read of the Prophet Habakkuk, when, chap. 1. he had been putting up his Prayer to God, he resolves, chap. 2. v. 1. to stand upon his watch, cc p-acp np1, c-crq av-j p-acp dt n1 pns31 vhz vvn po31 n2 p-acp np1 (c-acp np1 crd crd) vvz a-acp. pn22 vvb pp-f dt n1 np1, c-crq, n1 crd pns31 vhd vbn vvg a-acp po31 n1 p-acp np1, pns31 vvz, n1 crd n1 crd pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1, (37) sermon (DIV2) 882 Page 420
7522 and to set himself upon the Tower, watching to see what God would say unto him. Here now comes in a considerable question, viz. and to Set himself upon the Tower, watching to see what God would say unto him. Here now comes in a considerable question, viz. cc pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp dt n1, vvg pc-acp vvi r-crq np1 vmd vvi p-acp pno31. av av vvz p-acp dt j n1, n1 (37) sermon (DIV2) 882 Page 420
7523 How a Christian shall know whether God hath heard and answered his prayers yea or no? The difficulty lies upon two things: 1. Ʋpon God's different ways of answering. How a Christian shall know whither God hath herd and answered his Prayers yea or no? The difficulty lies upon two things: 1. Ʋpon God's different ways of answering. c-crq dt njp vmb vvi cs np1 vhz vvn cc vvd po31 n2 uh cc uh-dx? dt n1 vvz p-acp crd n2: crd n1 npg1 j n2 pp-f vvg. (37) sermon (DIV2) 883 Page 420
7524 2. In regard we may receive the good things we receive from God, meerly from him as a God full of pity, 2. In regard we may receive the good things we receive from God, merely from him as a God full of pity, crd p-acp n1 pns12 vmb vvi dt j n2 pns12 vvb p-acp np1, av-j p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 j pp-f n1, (37) sermon (DIV2) 883 Page 420
7525 and tender compassion, seeing, and pitying the misery and needs of his creatures (as our Saviour saith, He hears the young Ravens when they cry unto him;) Not as from a God in Christ reconciled, and tender compassion, seeing, and pitying the misery and needs of his creatures (as our Saviour Says, He hears the young Ravens when they cry unto him;) Not as from a God in christ reconciled, cc j n1, vvg, cc vvg dt n1 cc av pp-f po31 n2 (p-acp po12 n1 vvz, pns31 vvz dt j n2 c-crq pns32 vvb p-acp pno31;) xx c-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1 vvn, (37) sermon (DIV2) 883 Page 420
7526 and hearing us upon the account of his Truth, and Promise, and the Intercession of Christ. and hearing us upon the account of his Truth, and Promise, and the Intercession of christ. cc vvg pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc vvb, cc dt n1 pp-f np1. (37) sermon (DIV2) 883 Page 420
7527 Now the answer of those Prayers only, which are answered upon the account of Christ, Now the answer of those Prayers only, which Are answered upon the account of christ, av dt n1 pp-f d n2 av-j, r-crq vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (37) sermon (DIV2) 883 Page 420
7528 and testifications of the Love of God in Christ can bring the Soul to a gladness and rejoycing in Christ upon that occasion and motive. As to the first, and testifications of the Love of God in christ can bring the Soul to a gladness and rejoicing in christ upon that occasion and motive. As to the First, cc n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cc vvg p-acp np1 p-acp d n1 cc n1. p-acp p-acp dt ord, (37) sermon (DIV2) 883 Page 420
7529 1. I see no reason for a Soul that hath been importunate with God for some good thing, which it hath not yet received, 1. I see no reason for a Soul that hath been importunate with God for Some good thing, which it hath not yet received, crd pns11 vvb dx n1 p-acp dt n1 cst vhz vbn j p-acp np1 p-acp d j n1, r-crq pn31 vhz xx av vvn, (37) sermon (DIV2) 884 Page 420
7530 if it finds it self satisfied under the want of it, and content to submit to the Will of God in the denial of it, if it finds it self satisfied under the want of it, and content to submit to the Will of God in the denial of it, cs pn31 vvz pn31 n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, cc j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, (37) sermon (DIV2) 884 Page 420
7531 and to resign up it self to his good pleasure as to the collation of it upon him: and to resign up it self to his good pleasure as to the collation of it upon him: cc pc-acp vvi a-acp pn31 n1 p-acp po31 j n1 c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp pno31: (37) sermon (DIV2) 884 Page 420
7532 I say, in such cases as these, I see no reason for a Christian to question whether this answer be from God, I say, in such cases as these, I see no reason for a Christian to question whither this answer be from God, pns11 vvb, p-acp d n2 c-acp d, pns11 vvb dx n1 p-acp dt njp pc-acp vvi cs d n1 vbi p-acp np1, (37) sermon (DIV2) 884 Page 420
7533 as a God of Truth and Faithfulness, fulfilling his promise to the Soul. His promise to his people is to with-hold from them no good thing, that is, nothing which shall be truly and really good for them, considered in their circumstances: as a God of Truth and Faithfulness, fulfilling his promise to the Soul. His promise to his people is to withhold from them no good thing, that is, nothing which shall be truly and really good for them, considered in their Circumstances: c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, vvg po31 vvb p-acp dt n1 po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1 vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 dx j n1, cst vbz, pix q-crq vmb vbi av-j cc av-j j p-acp pno32, vvn p-acp po32 n2: (37) sermon (DIV2) 884 Page 420
7534 Now where a sensible good is with-held, and denied, that a real good may be bestowed, Now where a sensible good is withheld, and denied, that a real good may be bestowed, av c-crq dt j j vbz vvn, cc vvn, cst dt j j vmb vbi vvn, (37) sermon (DIV2) 884 Page 420
7535 and the Soul is also brought to see its own mistake in the desire of that sensible good, and the Soul is also brought to see its own mistake in the desire of that sensible good, cc dt n1 vbz av vvn pc-acp vvi po31 d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f cst j j, (37) sermon (DIV2) 884 Page 420
7536 and to acquiesce in the good pleasure of God, in not giving it; and to acquiesce in the good pleasure of God, in not giving it; cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, p-acp xx vvg pn31; (37) sermon (DIV2) 884 Page 420
7537 nay, to acknowledge, that it is better for it not to have it, and is quiet, and satisfied; nay, to acknowledge, that it is better for it not to have it, and is quiet, and satisfied; uh-x, pc-acp vvi, cst pn31 vbz jc p-acp pn31 xx pc-acp vhi pn31, cc vbz j-jn, cc vvn; (37) sermon (DIV2) 884 Page 420
7538 certainly this is one of the clearest answers of our prayers, and no Soul ought to question but this is a return of prayers. Let us put a case. Certainly this is one of the Clearest answers of our Prayers, and no Soul ought to question but this is a return of Prayers. Let us put a case. av-j d vbz pi pp-f dt js n2 pp-f po12 n2, cc dx n1 vmd pc-acp vvi p-acp d vbz dt n1 pp-f n2. vvb pno12 vvi dt n1. (37) sermon (DIV2) 884 Page 420
7539 Suppose a Christian lying under the power of some mortal disease, under which he hath often prayed, that if it were possible, God would make the bitter Cup of Death to pass from him: Suppose a Christian lying under the power of Some Mortal disease, under which he hath often prayed, that if it were possible, God would make the bitter Cup of Death to pass from him: vvb dt np1 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j-jn n1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vhz av vvn, cst cs pn31 vbdr j, np1 vmd vvi dt j n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31: (37) sermon (DIV2) 884 Page 421
7558 and may be, and ought to be looked upon as the answer of our prayers. and may be, and ought to be looked upon as the answer of our Prayers. cc vmb vbi, cc pi pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2. (37) sermon (DIV2) 885 Page 422
7541 but they find within themselves a further contentedness with the good pleasure of God, a power to glory in their tribulation, and to rejoyce in the hopes of that glory of God to which its affliction is bringing it; but they find within themselves a further contentedness with the good pleasure of God, a power to glory in their tribulation, and to rejoice in the hope's of that glory of God to which its affliction is bringing it; cc-acp pns32 vvb p-acp px32 dt av-jc n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n1, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1 pp-f np1 p-acp r-crq po31 n1 vbz vvg pn31; (37) sermon (DIV2) 884 Page 421
7542 a desire, not to be unclothed meerly, and free from its pain, but clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up in life. a desire, not to be unclothed merely, and free from its pain, but clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up in life. dt n1, xx pc-acp vbi j av-j, cc j p-acp po31 n1, p-acp vvn p-acp, cst n1 vmd vbi vvn a-acp p-acp n1. (37) sermon (DIV2) 884 Page 421
7543 What reason now hath a Christian to suspect whether this be in answer to its prayers, What reason now hath a Christian to suspect whither this be in answer to its Prayers, q-crq n1 av vhz dt njp pc-acp vvi cs d vbb p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n2, (37) sermon (DIV2) 884 Page 421
7544 and slowing from God as a God of Truth fulfilling his Word; and slowing from God as a God of Truth fulfilling his Word; cc vvg p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvg po31 n1; (37) sermon (DIV2) 884 Page 421
7545 seeing (as the Apostle saith, 2 Cor. 5. 5.) He that hath wrought us for the self same thing is God, who hath also given us the earnest of the Spirit. seeing (as the Apostle Says, 2 Cor. 5. 5.) He that hath wrought us for the self same thing is God, who hath also given us the earnest of the Spirit. vvg (c-acp dt n1 vvz, crd np1 crd crd) pns31 cst vhz vvn pno12 p-acp dt n1 d n1 vbz np1, r-crq vhz av vvn pno12 dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (37) sermon (DIV2) 884 Page 421
7546 It is a good thing here that is given the Soul; it is given it by God; It is a good thing Here that is given the Soul; it is given it by God; pn31 vbz dt j n1 av cst vbz vvn dt n1; pn31 vbz vvn pn31 p-acp np1; (37) sermon (DIV2) 884 Page 421
7547 it is he who hath wrought the heart into this frame. It is given in upon, and after earnest prayer; it is he who hath wrought the heart into this frame. It is given in upon, and After earnest prayer; pn31 vbz pns31 r-crq vhz vvn dt n1 p-acp d n1. pn31 vbz vvn p-acp p-acp, cc p-acp j n1; (37) sermon (DIV2) 884 Page 421
7548 and though it be not the very thing in specie, which we asked, yet it is in value more, abundantly compensating the things we asked, and though it be not the very thing in specie, which we asked, yet it is in valve more, abundantly compensating the things we asked, cc cs pn31 vbb xx dt j n1 p-acp fw-la, r-crq pns12 vvd, av pn31 vbz p-acp n1 av-dc, av-j vvg dt n2 pns12 vvd, (37) sermon (DIV2) 884 Page 421
7549 and finally, the thing which we did ask, we asked with submission to the Will and Wisdom of God; and finally, the thing which we did ask, we asked with submission to the Will and Wisdom of God; cc av-j, dt n1 r-crq pns12 vdd vvi, pns12 vvd p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1; (37) sermon (DIV2) 884 Page 421
7550 so that as to these kinds of answers, I take the case to be clear. so that as to these Kinds of answers, I take the case to be clear. av d c-acp p-acp d n2 pp-f n2, pns11 vvb dt n1 pc-acp vbi j. (37) sermon (DIV2) 884 Page 421
7551 2. As to the giving in of such spiritual mercies as we have begg'd of God, in their kind, whether they be peace of Conscience, strength against temptations, power against corruptions, sensible consolations, more freedom and liveliness unto, 2. As to the giving in of such spiritual Mercies as we have begged of God, in their kind, whither they be peace of Conscience, strength against temptations, power against corruptions, sensible consolations, more freedom and liveliness unto, crd p-acp p-acp dt vvg p-acp pp-f d j n2 c-acp pns12 vhb vvd pp-f np1, p-acp po32 n1, cs pns32 vbb n1 pp-f n1, n1 p-acp n2, n1 p-acp n2, j n2, dc n1 cc n1 p-acp, (37) sermon (DIV2) 885 Page 421
7552 and in duty, there is as little reason to doubt, because they are the very good things we a kt. and in duty, there is as little reason to doubt, Because they Are the very good things we a knight. cc p-acp n1, pc-acp vbz p-acp j n1 pc-acp vvi, c-acp pns32 vbr dt j j n2 pns12 dt n1. (37) sermon (DIV2) 885 Page 421
7553 2. Of such a spiritual nature, as God doth not use to give them to Souls that are strangers to him. 3. The matter of promises: 2. Of such a spiritual nature, as God does not use to give them to Souls that Are Strangers to him. 3. The matter of promises: crd pp-f d dt j n1, c-acp np1 vdz xx vvi pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n2 cst vbr n2 p-acp pno31. crd dt n1 pp-f n2: (37) sermon (DIV2) 885 Page 421
7554 The only thing that I can fancy why a Christian should make a doubt here, is, The only thing that I can fancy why a Christian should make a doubt Here, is, dt j n1 cst pns11 vmb vvi c-crq dt njp vmd vvi dt n1 av, vbz, (37) sermon (DIV2) 885 Page 421
7555 because they may be consequent to the removal of some bodily distempers, whose influence upon the mind, might cause those troubles, that weakness or dulness, such as Melancholy, &c. But hath God no hand in bringing or removing such bodily causes? if he hath (as certainly there is no evil in our bodies more than in our Cities, which he hath not done) why may not God both afflict us as to our spirits, by sending such distempers upon our bodies, Because they may be consequent to the removal of Some bodily distempers, whose influence upon the mind, might cause those Troubles, that weakness or dullness, such as Melancholy, etc. But hath God no hand in bringing or removing such bodily Causes? if he hath (as Certainly there is no evil in our bodies more than in our Cities, which he hath not done) why may not God both afflict us as to our spirits, by sending such distempers upon our bodies, c-acp pns32 vmb vbi j p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n2, rg-crq n1 p-acp dt n1, vmd vvi d n2, cst n1 cc n1, d c-acp j-jn, av p-acp vhz np1 dx n1 p-acp vvg cc vvg d j n2? cs pns31 vhz (c-acp av-j a-acp vbz dx j-jn p-acp po12 n2 av-dc cs p-acp po12 n2, r-crq pns31 vhz xx vdn) q-crq vmb xx np1 d vvb pno12 p-acp p-acp po12 n2, p-acp vvg d n2 p-acp po12 n2, (37) sermon (DIV2) 885 Page 421
7556 and also remove the former, which are the effect, by the removal of the latter, which he hath made to be the cause. and also remove the former, which Are the Effect, by the removal of the latter, which he hath made to be the cause. cc av vvb dt j, r-crq vbr dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt d, r-crq pns31 vhz vvn pc-acp vbi dt n1. (37) sermon (DIV2) 885 Page 421
7557 So that admit these things consequent to the removal of some bodily distemper, yet they are the effect of God, So that admit these things consequent to the removal of Some bodily distemper, yet they Are the Effect of God, av cst vvb d n2 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n1, av pns32 vbr dt n1 pp-f np1, (37) sermon (DIV2) 885 Page 422
7559 3. The greatest difficulty of judgment in this case is as to those things which are but NONLATINALPHABET, the things which concern this life, which God giveth to the righteous as well as the wicked, to the sinner crying unto him, 3. The greatest difficulty of judgement in this case is as to those things which Are but, the things which concern this life, which God gives to the righteous as well as the wicked, to the sinner crying unto him, crd dt js n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n1 vbz a-acp p-acp d n2 r-crq vbr p-acp, dt n2 r-crq vvb d n1, r-crq np1 vvz p-acp dt j c-acp av c-acp dt j, p-acp dt n1 vvg p-acp pno31, (37) sermon (DIV2) 886 Page 422
7560 as well as unto his Children: as well as unto his Children: c-acp av c-acp p-acp po31 n2: (37) sermon (DIV2) 886 Page 422
7561 How a Christian shall discern that God when he gives him in these mercies, gives them in as a God of Truth and Faithfulness, remembring his promise to his Servants; How a Christian shall discern that God when he gives him in these Mercies, gives them in as a God of Truth and Faithfulness, remembering his promise to his Servants; c-crq dt njp vmb vvi cst np1 c-crq pns31 vvz pno31 p-acp d n2, vvz pno32 p-acp a-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, vvg po31 n1 p-acp po31 n2; (37) sermon (DIV2) 886 Page 422
7562 nor indeed is this Judgment very easie to the most discerning Christian. nor indeed is this Judgement very easy to the most discerning Christian. ccx av vbz d n1 av j p-acp dt av-ds j-vvg njp. (37) sermon (DIV2) 886 Page 422
7563 Something I shall say in the case, whether what will be satisfactory or no I cannot tell. Something I shall say in the case, whither what will be satisfactory or not I cannot tell. np1 pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, cs r-crq vmb vbi j cc xx pns11 vmbx vvi. (37) sermon (DIV2) 886 Page 422
7564 1. If they have been given in after prayer made with a Spirit indifferent (not too importunate I mean for the receiving of them we may hope well. 1. If they have been given in After prayer made with a Spirit indifferent (not too importunate I mean for the receiving of them we may hope well. crd cs pns32 vhb vbn vvn p-acp p-acp n1 vvd p-acp dt n1 j (xx av j pns11 vvb p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f pno32 pns12 vmb vvi av. (37) sermon (DIV2) 887 Page 422
7565 We may observe in Scripture, that sometimes common good things have been wrung out of the hands of God by too much impatience, We may observe in Scripture, that sometime Common good things have been wrung out of the hands of God by too much impatience, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp n1, cst av j j n2 vhb vbn vvn av pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp av d n1, (37) sermon (DIV2) 887 Page 422
7566 and importunity, which have never proved blessings. and importunity, which have never proved blessings. cc n1, r-crq vhb av vvn n2. (37) sermon (DIV2) 887 Page 422
7567 Such were the Quails, Num. 11. 31, 32, 33. the Text saith, while the flesh was yet between their teeth, e're it was chewed, the wrath of the Lord was kindled against the People. Such were the Quails, Num. 11. 31, 32, 33. the Text Says, while the Flesh was yet between their teeth, ever it was chewed, the wrath of the Lord was kindled against the People. d vbdr dt n2, np1 crd crd, crd, crd dt n1 vvz, cs dt n1 vbds av p-acp po32 n2, av pn31 vbds vvn, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1. (37) sermon (DIV2) 887 Page 422
7568 Such was the first King given to the Israelites (even Saul) the Prophet saith, Hosea 13. 11. I gave thee a King in mine anger. Such was the First King given to the Israelites (even Saul) the Prophet Says, Hosea 13. 11. I gave thee a King in mine anger. d vbds dt ord n1 vvn p-acp dt np1 (av np1) dt n1 vvz, np1 crd crd pns11 vvd pno21 dt n1 p-acp po11 n1. (37) sermon (DIV2) 887 Page 422
7569 But when a Christian begs of God any good thing, without too much impatience, and importunity, with an indifferency of Spirit, resigning up himself to the will of God, But when a Christian begs of God any good thing, without too much impatience, and importunity, with an indifferency of Spirit, resigning up himself to the will of God, cc-acp c-crq dt njp vvz pp-f np1 d j n1, p-acp av d n1, cc n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvg p-acp px31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (37) sermon (DIV2) 887 Page 422
7570 as to the receiving of it, and God after such a prayer gives in the mercy, I know not why we should not conclude it an answer of prayer. as to the receiving of it, and God After such a prayer gives in the mercy, I know not why we should not conclude it an answer of prayer. c-acp p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f pn31, cc np1 p-acp d dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, pns11 vvb xx c-crq pns12 vmd xx vvi pn31 dt n1 pp-f n1. (37) sermon (DIV2) 887 Page 422
7571 This I think was the case of Hannah, 1 Sam. 1. She was indeed grieved, and troubled, because God had denied to her the blessing of a Child, in this trouble she prays in a solemn manner, we read not of any anger in her Spirit against God, any impatience, This I think was the case of Hannah, 1 Sam. 1. She was indeed grieved, and troubled, Because God had denied to her the blessing of a Child, in this trouble she prays in a solemn manner, we read not of any anger in her Spirit against God, any impatience, d pns11 vvb vbds dt n1 pp-f np1, crd np1 crd pns31 vbds av vvd, cc vvn, p-acp np1 vhd vvn p-acp pno31 dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp d n1 pns31 vvz p-acp dt j n1, pns12 vvb xx pp-f d n1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp np1, d n1, (37) sermon (DIV2) 887 Page 422
7572 or sinful importunity, but she prays as a Woman of a troubled Spirit, the Lord gives her a Child, it was but a mercy of a common nature, wicked Women have Children as well as others; or sinful importunity, but she prays as a Woman of a troubled Spirit, the Lord gives her a Child, it was but a mercy of a Common nature, wicked Women have Children as well as Others; cc j n1, cc-acp pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt vvd n1, dt n1 vvz pno31 dt n1, pn31 vbds p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, j n2 vhb n2 c-acp av c-acp n2-jn; (37) sermon (DIV2) 887 Page 422
7573 but it is given in after a solemn prayer, she looks upon the Child as begged of God. but it is given in After a solemn prayer, she looks upon the Child as begged of God. cc-acp pn31 vbz vvn p-acp p-acp dt j n1, pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 c-acp vvn pp-f np1. (37) sermon (DIV2) 887 Page 422
7574 For this Child (saith she) I prayed, and the Lord hath given me my Petition which I asked of him. For this Child (Says she) I prayed, and the Lord hath given me my Petition which I asked of him. p-acp d n1 (vvz pns31) pns11 vvd, cc dt n1 vhz vvn pno11 po11 vvb r-crq pns11 vvd pp-f pno31. (37) sermon (DIV2) 887 Page 422
7575 2. I shall add but one thing more, viz. When together with the good thing, there is an heart given to the person to improve, 2. I shall add but one thing more, viz. When together with the good thing, there is an heart given to the person to improve, crd pns11 vmb vvi p-acp crd n1 av-dc, n1 c-crq av p-acp dt j n1, pc-acp vbz dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi, (37) sermon (DIV2) 888 Page 423
7578 and as evidences of his love and faithfulness, that we might consume them upon our lusts, and as evidences of his love and faithfulness, that we might consume them upon our Lustiest, cc c-acp n2 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, cst pns12 vmd vvi pno32 p-acp po12 n2, (37) sermon (DIV2) 888 Page 423
7579 when he tells those to whom he wrote, James 4 5. You ask and receive not, when he tells those to whom he wrote, James 4 5. You ask and receive not, c-crq pns31 vvz d p-acp ro-crq pns31 vvd, np1 crd crd pn22 vvb cc vvb xx, (37) sermon (DIV2) 888 Page 423
7580 because you ask amiss, that you may consume it upon your lusts; Because you ask amiss, that you may consume it upon your Lustiest; c-acp pn22 vvb av, cst pn22 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp po22 n2; (37) sermon (DIV2) 888 Page 423
7581 when God giveth us in an outward mercy, if he giveth it us in performance of his promise, when God gives us in an outward mercy, if he gives it us in performance of his promise, c-crq np1 vvz pno12 p-acp dt j n1, cs pns31 vvz pn31 pno12 p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1, (37) sermon (DIV2) 888 Page 423
7582 and in token of his love, and favour, he together with it gives in an heart inclined, and in token of his love, and favour, he together with it gives in an heart inclined, cc p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc n1, pns31 av p-acp pn31 vvz p-acp dt n1 vvn, (37) sermon (DIV2) 888 Page 423
7583 and ready to make use of it for the honour, and glory of his name. and ready to make use of it for the honour, and glory of his name. cc j pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp dt n1, cc n1 pp-f po31 n1. (37) sermon (DIV2) 888 Page 423
7584 This is also exemplified in the case of Hannah, in the text before-mentioned, 1 Sam. 1. 27, 28. For this Child, saith she, I prayed, the Lord hath given me my Petition which I asked of him, This is also exemplified in the case of Hannah, in the text beforementioned, 1 Sam. 1. 27, 28. For this Child, Says she, I prayed, the Lord hath given me my Petition which I asked of him, d vbz av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1 j, crd np1 crd crd, crd p-acp d n1, vvz pns31, pns11 vvd, dt n1 vhz vvn pno11 po11 vvb r-crq pns11 vvd pp-f pno31, (37) sermon (DIV2) 888 Page 423
7585 therefore also I have lent him to the Lord, as long as he liveth, he shall be lent unto the Lord. Therefore also I have lent him to the Lord, as long as he lives, he shall be lent unto the Lord. av av pns11 vhb vvn pno31 p-acp dt n1, c-acp av-j c-acp pns31 vvz, pns31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1. (37) sermon (DIV2) 888 Page 423
7586 In the margent of your larger Bibles, you will see it may be read; He whom I have obtained by Petition, shall be returned to the Lord. In the margin of your larger Bibles, you will see it may be read; He whom I have obtained by Petition, shall be returned to the Lord. p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 jc np1, pn22 vmb vvi pn31 vmb vbi vvn; pns31 ro-crq pns11 vhb vvn p-acp vvb, vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1. (37) sermon (DIV2) 888 Page 423
7587 You have another no less famous instance of it in David, Psal. 116. v. 1. I love the Lord, because he hath heard my voice, and supplications. You have Another no less famous instance of it in David, Psalm 116. v. 1. I love the Lord, Because he hath herd my voice, and supplications. pn22 vhb j-jn dx av-dc j n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp np1, np1 crd n1 crd pns11 vvb dt n1, c-acp pns31 vhz vvn po11 n1, cc n2. (37) sermon (DIV2) 888 Page 423
7588 The Lord hath heard his voice. v. 1. He had inclined his ear unto him. v. 2. The Lord had dealt ▪ graciously with him. The Lord hath herd his voice. v. 1. He had inclined his ear unto him. v. 2. The Lord had dealt ▪ graciously with him. dt n1 vhz vvn po31 n1. n1 crd pns31 vhd vvn po31 n1 p-acp pno31. n1 crd dt n1 vhd vvn ▪ av-j p-acp pno31. (37) sermon (DIV2) 888 Page 423
7589 v. 7. He had delivered his Soul from death, his Eyes from tears, and his feet from falling. v. 7. He had Delivered his Soul from death, his Eyes from tears, and his feet from falling. n1 crd pns31 vhd vvn po31 n1 p-acp n1, po31 n2 p-acp n2, cc po31 n2 p-acp vvg. (37) sermon (DIV2) 888 Page 423
7590 Now mark the product of this. He loved the Lord, because of it. v. 2. He resolveth to call upon the Lord so long as he lived. Now mark the product of this. He loved the Lord, Because of it. v. 2. He resolves to call upon the Lord so long as he lived. av vvi dt n1 pp-f d. pns31 vvd dt n1, c-acp pp-f pn31. n1 crd pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 av av-j c-acp pns31 vvd. (37) sermon (DIV2) 888 Page 423
7591 v. 9. To walk before the Lord in the land of the living. v. 9. To walk before the Lord in the land of the living. n1 crd pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n-vvg. (37) sermon (DIV2) 888 Page 423
7592 v. 13. To take the cup of salvation, and to call upon the name of the Lord. v. 13. To take the cup of salvation, and to call upon the name of the Lord. n1 crd pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (37) sermon (DIV2) 888 Page 423
7593 v. 14. To pay his vows. v. 16. To be the Lords Servant. v. 14. To pay his vows. v. 16. To be the lords Servant. n1 crd pc-acp vvi po31 n2. n1 crd pc-acp vbi dt n2 n1. (37) sermon (DIV2) 888 Page 423
7594 v. 17. To offer the Sacrifice of Thanksgiving, &c. Now where upon prayer for a more common mercy, suppose life, health, riches, success in business, we find that the Lord hath given us both the thing which we asked of God, v. 17. To offer the Sacrifice of Thanksgiving, etc. Now where upon prayer for a more Common mercy, suppose life, health, riches, success in business, we find that the Lord hath given us both the thing which we asked of God, n1 crd pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, av av c-crq p-acp n1 p-acp dt av-dc j n1, vvb n1, n1, n2, n1 p-acp n1, pns12 vvb cst dt n1 vhz vvn pno12 d dt n1 r-crq pns12 vvd pp-f np1, (37) sermon (DIV2) 888 Page 423
7595 and an heart to honour God with it, and to make a due improvement of it, we have there no reason to doubt, and an heart to honour God with it, and to make a due improvement of it, we have there no reason to doubt, cc dt n1 p-acp n1 np1 p-acp pn31, cc pc-acp vvi dt j-jn n1 pp-f pn31, pns12 vhb a-acp dx n1 pc-acp vvi, (37) sermon (DIV2) 888 Page 423
7596 but that it is given us in answer to our prayers, and in testification of his faithfulness and love towards us. but that it is given us in answer to our Prayers, and in testification of his faithfulness and love towards us. cc-acp cst pn31 vbz vvn pno12 p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n2, cc p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp pno12. (37) sermon (DIV2) 888 Page 423
7597 This now is of great concern to us, in order to our gladness, and joy in him upon the receiving an answer of our prayers; This now is of great concern to us, in order to our gladness, and joy in him upon the receiving an answer of our Prayers; np1 av vbz pp-f j vvi p-acp pno12, p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n1, cc n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp dt vvg dt n1 pp-f po12 n2; (37) sermon (DIV2) 888 Page 423
7598 for how shall we rejoice in him, upon any such occasion, unless we discern our good things coming from him. for how shall we rejoice in him, upon any such occasion, unless we discern our good things coming from him. c-acp q-crq vmb pns12 vvi p-acp pno31, p-acp d d n1, cs pns12 vvb po12 j n2 vvg p-acp pno31. (37) sermon (DIV2) 888 Page 423
7599 This I think is enough to have spoken to this question, and upon this whole argument. This I think is enough to have spoken to this question, and upon this Whole argument. d pns11 vvb vbz d pc-acp vhi vvn p-acp d n1, cc p-acp d j-jn n1. (37) sermon (DIV2) 888 Page 423
7600 I shall now proceed (as God gives me opportunity) to the other effect this mercy had upon the Spouse, We will remember thy loves more than Wine. But of this hereafter. I shall now proceed (as God gives me opportunity) to the other Effect this mercy had upon the Spouse, We will Remember thy loves more than Wine. But of this hereafter. pns11 vmb av vvi (c-acp np1 vvz pno11 n1) p-acp dt j-jn n1 d n1 vhd p-acp dt n1, pns12 vmb vvi po21 n2 av-dc cs n1. cc-acp pp-f d av. (37) sermon (DIV2) 888 Page 424
7601 Sermon XXIX. Cant. 1. 4. — We will remember thy Loves more than Wine. Sermon XXIX. Cant 1. 4. — We will Remember thy Loves more than Wine. n1 np1. np1 crd crd — pns12 vmb vvi po21 ng1 n1 cs n1. (38) sermon (DIV2) 888 Page 424
7602 YOU heard in my last discourse the first effect, that the Beloveds favour, shewed to his Spouse, in the quick return he made to her prayers, and the royal favour he had bestowed upon her, in bringing her into his Chambers, admitting her to some more special, YOU herd in my last discourse the First Effect, that the Beloveds favour, showed to his Spouse, in the quick return he made to her Prayers, and the royal favour he had bestowed upon her, in bringing her into his Chambers, admitting her to Some more special, pn22 vvd p-acp po11 ord n1 dt ord vvi, cst dt ng1-vvn n1, vvd p-acp po31 n1, p-acp dt j n1 pns31 vvd p-acp po31 n2, cc dt j n1 pns31 vhd vvn p-acp pno31, p-acp vvg pno31 p-acp po31 n2, vvg pno31 p-acp d dc j, (38) sermon (DIV2) 889 Page 424
7603 and intimate degrees of communion with himself, had upon her; and intimate Degrees of communion with himself, had upon her; cc vvi n2 pp-f n1 p-acp px31, vhd p-acp pno31; (38) sermon (DIV2) 889 Page 424
7604 it put gladness into her heart, and brought her up to an exulting and rejoycing in him. it put gladness into her heart, and brought her up to an exulting and rejoicing in him. pn31 vvd n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc vvd pno31 a-acp p-acp dt vvg cc vvg p-acp pno31. (38) sermon (DIV2) 889 Page 424
7605 Joy is but a passion, cito fit, cito perit, that doth not last alwaies, it is like a Land-flood, that is sometimes up, Joy is but a passion, Quick fit, Quick perit, that does not last always, it is like a Landflood, that is sometime up, vvb vbz p-acp dt n1, fw-la n1, fw-la fw-la, cst vdz xx vvi av, pn31 vbz av-j dt n1, cst vbz av a-acp, (38) sermon (DIV2) 889 Page 424
7606 but will in a short time abate. Ordinary Joys do so. but will in a short time abate. Ordinary Joys do so. cc-acp vmb p-acp dt j n1 vvi. j n2 vdb av. (38) sermon (DIV2) 889 Page 424
7607 But the Spouse resolves to keep up here, and to this end she saith, She will remember the Loves of Christ, and give them a memorial suited to their excellency. But the Spouse resolves to keep up Here, and to this end she Says, She will Remember the Loves of christ, and give them a memorial suited to their excellency. p-acp dt n1 vvz pc-acp vvi a-acp av, cc p-acp d n1 pns31 vvz, pns31 vmb vvi dt vvz pp-f np1, cc vvb pno32 dt n1 vvn p-acp po32 n1. (38) sermon (DIV2) 889 Page 424
7608 We will (saith she) remember them more than Wine, or (which is the same in the Hebrew dialect) Before Wine. We will (Says she) Remember them more than Wine, or (which is the same in the Hebrew dialect) Before Wine. pns12 vmb (vvz pns31) vvb pno32 av-dc cs n1, cc (r-crq vbz dt d p-acp dt njp n1) p-acp n1. (38) sermon (DIV2) 889 Page 424
7609 I shall immediately close with the Proposition. I shall immediately close with the Proposition. pns11 vmb av-j vvi p-acp dt n1. (38) sermon (DIV2) 889 Page 424
7610 Prop. The Soul that hath once received the grace of Christ, will remember his Loves more than Wine. Prop. The Soul that hath once received the grace of christ, will Remember his Loves more than Wine. np1 dt n1 cst vhz a-acp vvn dt n1 pp-f np1, vmb vvi po31 ng1 av-dc cs n1. (38) sermon (DIV2) 890 Page 424
7611 In the handling of it, I shall keep to my usual method of Explication, Confirmation, and Application. In the Explication I shall inquire what is here meant by Christ's Loves; 2. What is meant by Wine; In the handling of it, I shall keep to my usual method of Explication, Confirmation, and Application. In the Explication I shall inquire what is Here meant by Christ's Loves; 2. What is meant by Wine; p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f pn31, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp po11 j n1 pp-f n1, n1, cc n1. p-acp dt n1 pns11 vmb vvi r-crq vbz av vvn p-acp npg1 vvz; crd q-crq vbz vvn p-acp n1; (38) sermon (DIV2) 891 Page 424
7612 3. What by Remembring the Loves of Christ more than Wine. 3. What by Remembering the Loves of christ more than Wine. crd q-crq p-acp vvg dt ng1 pp-f np1 av-dc cs n1. (38) sermon (DIV2) 891 Page 424
7613 We met with the same word, v. 2. the Septuagint translate it NONLATINALPHABET, and according to them the Vulgar Latine, Ʋbera tua, thy Breasts; that which causeth the different reading is the cognation of that word which signifieth Love, with that which signifieth a Breast (the difference is only in the points) the matter is not hard to compound; We met with the same word, v. 2. the septuagint translate it, and according to them the vulgar Latin, Ʋbera tua, thy Breasts; that which Causes the different reading is the cognation of that word which signifies Love, with that which signifies a Breast (the difference is only in the points) the matter is not hard to compound; pns12 vvd p-acp dt d n1, n1 crd dt vvb vvi pn31, cc vvg p-acp pno32 dt j jp, fw-fr fw-la, po21 n2; cst r-crq vvz dt j n-vvg vbz dt n1 pp-f d n1 r-crq vvz n1, p-acp d r-crq vvz dt n1 (dt n1 vbz av-j p-acp dt n2) dt n1 vbz xx j pc-acp vvi; (38) sermon (DIV2) 892 Page 425
7614 for those that will have it translated Breasts, agree in the sense, thy Loves; all the difference is, we contend, the word in its original signification primarily so signifieth; for those that will have it translated Breasts, agree in the sense, thy Loves; all the difference is, we contend, the word in its original signification primarily so signifies; p-acp d cst vmb vhi pn31 vvn n2, vvb p-acp dt n1, po21 ng1; d dt n1 vbz, pns12 vvb, dt n1 p-acp po31 j-jn n1 av-j av vvz; (38) sermon (DIV2) 892 Page 425
7615 they say it so signifieth only in a figure. they say it so signifies only in a figure. pns32 vvb pn31 av vvz av-j p-acp dt n1. (38) sermon (DIV2) 892 Page 425
7616 By Christ's Loves, she doubtless meaneth the manifestation of his Love, which she calleth Loves, because of the variety of them: By Christ's Loves, she doubtless means the manifestation of his Love, which she calls Loves, Because of the variety of them: p-acp npg1 vvz, pns31 av-j vvz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, r-crq pns31 vvz vvz, c-acp pp-f dt n1 pp-f pno32: (38) sermon (DIV2) 892 Page 425
7617 But of these I have had occasion heretofore once and again to discourse. The term Wine I have also before opened. But of these I have had occasion heretofore once and again to discourse. The term Wine I have also before opened. cc-acp pp-f d pns11 vhb vhn n1 av a-acp cc av pc-acp vvi. dt n1 n1 pns11 vhb av a-acp vvd. (38) sermon (DIV2) 892 Page 425
7618 We all know that in its primary & literal signification, it signifieth the Juice of the Grape; certainly this is much too low a signification for this place: We all know that in its primary & literal signification, it signifies the Juice of the Grape; Certainly this is much too low a signification for this place: pns12 d vvb cst p-acp po31 n1 cc j n1, pn31 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1; av-j d vbz av-d av j dt n1 p-acp d n1: (38) sermon (DIV2) 892 Page 425
7619 It hath besides this a figurative sense in Scripture, and so it is either taken Synecdochically. Thus Bread and Wine in Scripture doth often signifie all things necessary for our food and subsistence; It hath beside this a figurative sense in Scripture, and so it is either taken Synecdochically. Thus Bred and Wine in Scripture does often signify all things necessary for our food and subsistence; pn31 vhz p-acp d dt j n1 p-acp n1, cc av pn31 vbz av-d vvn av-j. av n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 vdz av vvi d n2 j p-acp po12 n1 cc n1; (38) sermon (DIV2) 892 Page 425
7620 or Metaphorically, for whatsoever is sweet and delicate; and this I take to be the genuine sense of the words. or Metaphorically, for whatsoever is sweet and delicate; and this I take to be the genuine sense of the words. cc av-j, p-acp r-crq vbz j cc j; cc d pns11 vvb pc-acp vbi dt j n1 pp-f dt n2. (38) sermon (DIV2) 892 Page 425
7621 We will remember thy Loves more than all wordly enjoyments, how necessary or pleasant soever. We will Remember thy Loves more than all wordly enjoyments, how necessary or pleasant soever. pns12 vmb vvi po21 ng1 n1 cs d j n2, c-crq j cc j av. (38) sermon (DIV2) 892 Page 425
7622 I am aware of some other senses, which some Interpreters put upon this phrase, but I take them to be forced and strained. I am aware of Some other Senses, which Some Interpreters put upon this phrase, but I take them to be forced and strained. pns11 vbm j pp-f d j-jn n2, r-crq d n2 vvn p-acp d n1, cc-acp pns11 vvb pno32 pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn. (38) sermon (DIV2) 892 Page 425
7623 This seems without more adoe to be the plain and unconstrained sense of the words. This seems without more ado to be the plain and unconstrained sense of the words. np1 vvz p-acp dc n1 pc-acp vbi dt j cc j n1 pp-f dt n2. (38) sermon (DIV2) 892 Page 425
7624 But having before opened these two terms, that which I have principally to attend, is the opening of that term Remember. But having before opened these two terms, that which I have principally to attend, is the opening of that term remember. p-acp vhg a-acp vvn d crd n2, cst r-crq pns11 vhb av-j pc-acp vvi, vbz dt n-vvg pp-f d n1 vvi. (38) sermon (DIV2) 892 Page 425
7625 1. Remembring properly signifieth a reflex act of our understanding, by which the former impressions which we have received either of notions, 1. Remembering properly signifies a reflex act of our understanding, by which the former impressions which we have received either of notions, crd vvg av-j vvz dt n1 n1 pp-f po12 n1, p-acp r-crq dt j n2 r-crq pns12 vhb vvn d pp-f n2, (38) sermon (DIV2) 893 Page 425
7626 or things, is revived, and brought again to our minds and thoughts, whatsoever we receive either by our exterior senses, or things, is revived, and brought again to our minds and thoughts, whatsoever we receive either by our exterior Senses, cc n2, vbz vvn, cc vvd av p-acp po12 n2 cc n2, r-crq pns12 vvb av-d p-acp po12 j-jn n2, (38) sermon (DIV2) 893 Page 425
7627 or by our common sense or any other way, maketh an impression upon us; or by our Common sense or any other Way, makes an impression upon us; cc p-acp po12 j n1 cc d j-jn n1, vvz dt n1 p-acp pno12; (38) sermon (DIV2) 893 Page 425
7628 now this impression, through the coming in of a variety of other objects, is apt to wear out, now this impression, through the coming in of a variety of other objects, is apt to wear out, av d n1, p-acp dt n-vvg p-acp pp-f dt n1 pp-f j-jn n2, vbz j pc-acp vvi av, (38) sermon (DIV2) 893 Page 425
7629 and die in our Souls, when the thoughts, or notion of them revives, and is repeated upon our Souls, and die in our Souls, when the thoughts, or notion of them revives, and is repeated upon our Souls, cc vvi p-acp po12 n2, c-crq dt n2, cc n1 pp-f pno32 vvz, cc vbz vvn p-acp po12 n2, (38) sermon (DIV2) 893 Page 425
7630 then are we said to remember the things. In this sense it is a meer natural Act. then Are we said to Remember the things. In this sense it is a mere natural Act. av vbr pns12 vvn p-acp vvb dt n2. p-acp d n1 pn31 vbz dt j j n1 (38) sermon (DIV2) 893 Page 425
7631 2. It is an usual observation of Divines, that words of sense used in holy Writ, do not signifie the bare acts of those senses which are expressed by them, but those affections which are excited by such acts in our Souls, 2. It is an usual observation of Divines, that words of sense used in holy Writ, do not signify the bore acts of those Senses which Are expressed by them, but those affections which Are excited by such acts in our Souls, crd pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f n2-jn, cst n2 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp j vvn, vdb xx vvi dt j n2 pp-f d n2 r-crq vbr vvn p-acp pno32, p-acp d n2 r-crq vbr vvd p-acp d n2 p-acp po12 n2, (38) sermon (DIV2) 894 Page 425
7632 and those effects which those acts do ordinarily produce in our actions and conversation. And so this term Remember is often used in holy Writ. and those effects which those acts do ordinarily produce in our actions and Conversation. And so this term remember is often used in holy Writ. cc d n2 r-crq d n2 vdb av-j vvi p-acp po12 n2 cc n1. cc av d n1 vvb vbz av vvn p-acp j vvn. (38) sermon (DIV2) 894 Page 425
7633 When Solomon calls to the young man to Remember his Creator in the daies of his youth, he intendeth not only the act of his memory and understanding, that he should call to mind that he had a Creator, When Solomon calls to the young man to remember his Creator in the days of his youth, he intends not only the act of his memory and understanding, that he should call to mind that he had a Creator, c-crq np1 vvz p-acp dt j n1 p-acp vvb po31 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, pns31 vvz xx av-j dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi p-acp n1 cst pns31 vhd dt n1, (38) sermon (DIV2) 894 Page 426
7634 and what a one he was, but that he should rėmember to love him, and to fear, and obey him; to pay him the homage that was due to him, Eccles. 12. 1. When the people of God in Scripture prayed. and what a one he was, but that he should rėmember to love him, and to Fear, and obey him; to pay him the homage that was due to him, Eccles. 12. 1. When the people of God in Scripture prayed. cc q-crq dt pi pns31 vbds, cc-acp cst pns31 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi pno31, cc p-acp vvb, cc vvb pno31; pc-acp vvi pno31 dt n1 cst vbds j-jn p-acp pno31, np1 crd crd c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1 vvd. (38) sermon (DIV2) 894 Page 426
7635 that the Lord would remember his tender mercies, Psal. 25. 6. And David prays, that the Lord would remember him, and all his afflictions, Psal. 132. 1. and that the Lord would remember his Word unto his Servant: that the Lord would Remember his tender Mercies, Psalm 25. 6. And David prays, that the Lord would Remember him, and all his afflictions, Psalm 132. 1. and that the Lord would Remember his Word unto his Servant: cst dt n1 vmd vvi po31 j n2, np1 crd crd np1 np1 vvz, cst dt n1 vmd vvi pno31, cc d po31 n2, np1 crd crd cc d dt n1 vmd vvi po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1: (38) sermon (DIV2) 894 Page 426
7636 He prays that the Lord would shew him the goodness that he had promised, and suit his dispensations of providence to his afflicted state in proportionable succours. He prays that the Lord would show him the Goodness that he had promised, and suit his dispensations of providence to his afflicted state in proportionable succours. pns31 vvz cst dt n1 vmd vvi pno31 dt n1 cst pns31 vhd vvn, cc vvi po31 n2 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 j-vvn n1 p-acp j n2. (38) sermon (DIV2) 894 Page 426
7637 So when God's People promise to remember him, the promise is not of a bare act of the memory and understanding, but of the several powers and faculties of the Soul, usually set on work by such a notion and remembrance of things of that nature, So when God's People promise to Remember him, the promise is not of a bore act of the memory and understanding, but of the several Powers and faculties of the Soul, usually Set on work by such a notion and remembrance of things of that nature, av c-crq npg1 n1 vvi p-acp vvb pno31, dt n1 vbz xx pp-f dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 cc vvg, p-acp pp-f dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, av-j vvn p-acp n1 p-acp d dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n2 pp-f d n1, (38) sermon (DIV2) 894 Page 426
7638 so as the remembrance of the Loves of Christ signifieth several things. so as the remembrance of the Loves of christ signifies several things. av c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt vvz pp-f np1 vvz j n2. (38) sermon (DIV2) 894 Page 426
7639 1. The keeping the expressions and manifestations of his Love upon our thoughts, or retrieving the thoughts of it, 1. The keeping the expressions and manifestations of his Love upon our thoughts, or retrieving the thoughts of it, crd dt vvg dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp po12 n2, cc vvg dt n2 pp-f pn31, (38) sermon (DIV2) 895 Page 426
7640 if they have slipt us, or the impressions of it have been in any measure worn out. if they have slipped us, or the impressions of it have been in any measure worn out. cs pns32 vhb vvn pno12, cc dt n2 pp-f pn31 vhi vbn p-acp d n1 vvn av. (38) sermon (DIV2) 895 Page 426
7641 Thus remembring, is opposed to forgetting. To the practice of any duty incumbent upon us, is not only required our notion or knowledge of the thing as our duty, Thus remembering, is opposed to forgetting. To the practice of any duty incumbent upon us, is not only required our notion or knowledge of the thing as our duty, av vvg, vbz vvn p-acp vvg. p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 vvn p-acp pno12, vbz xx av-j vvn po12 n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po12 n1, (38) sermon (DIV2) 895 Page 426
7642 but the presence of it in our thoughts at the time when it is to be done by us; but the presence of it in our thoughts At the time when it is to be done by us; cc-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 c-crq pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi vdn p-acp pno12; (38) sermon (DIV2) 895 Page 426
7643 for, let us know it never so well, if we do not think of it, in the season when it is to be performed, we shall not do it. for, let us know it never so well, if we do not think of it, in the season when it is to be performed, we shall not do it. p-acp, vvb pno12 vvi pn31 av-x av av, cs pns12 vdb xx vvi pp-f pn31, p-acp dt n1 c-crq pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn, pns12 vmb xx vdi pn31. (38) sermon (DIV2) 895 Page 426
7644 Now, saith the Spouse, We will remember thy Loves, that is, we will keep a fresh scent and impression of them; Now, Says the Spouse, We will Remember thy Loves, that is, we will keep a fresh scent and impression of them; av, vvz dt n1, pns12 vmb vvi po21 vvz, cst vbz, pns12 vmb vvi dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f pno32; (38) sermon (DIV2) 895 Page 426
7645 the savour of what thou hast done for my Soul, shall not go off my Soul. This is the duty of every good man and woman; the savour of what thou hast done for my Soul, shall not go off my Soul. This is the duty of every good man and woman; dt n1 pp-f r-crq pns21 vh2 vdn p-acp po11 n1, vmb xx vvi a-acp po11 n1 d vbz dt n1 pp-f d j n1 cc n1; (38) sermon (DIV2) 895 Page 426
7646 it is in it self an homage to God; it is in it self an homage to God; pn31 vbz p-acp pn31 n1 dt n1 p-acp np1; (38) sermon (DIV2) 895 Page 426
7647 God hath given us a power of remembring, and thus we give unto God the homage of that power of our Souls. God hath given us a power of remembering, and thus we give unto God the homage of that power of our Souls. np1 vhz vvn pno12 dt n1 pp-f vvg, cc av pns12 vvb p-acp np1 dt n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f po12 n2. (38) sermon (DIV2) 895 Page 426
7648 Our memory is as the chest of our Souls, which God hath given us not only to lock up worldly things or notions in, Our memory is as the chest of our Souls, which God hath given us not only to lock up worldly things or notions in, po12 n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, r-crq np1 vhz vvn pno12 xx j pc-acp vvi a-acp j n2 cc n2 p-acp, (38) sermon (DIV2) 895 Page 426
7664 and goodness in providing for them, v. 9. 10. Do you not understand, nor remember the five loaves of the five thousand, and Goodness in providing for them, v. 9. 10. Do you not understand, nor Remember the five loaves of the five thousand, cc n1 p-acp vvg p-acp pno32, n1 crd crd vdb pn22 xx vvi, ccx vvb dt crd n2 pp-f dt crd crd, (38) sermon (DIV2) 897 Page 427
7665 and how many Baskets full you took up. Our Saviour there chargeth their unbelief upon their not remembring the former works of God. and how many Baskets full you took up. Our Saviour there charges their unbelief upon their not remembering the former works of God. cc c-crq d n2 av-j pn22 vvd a-acp. po12 n1 a-acp vvz po32 n1 p-acp po32 xx vvg dt j n2 pp-f np1. (38) sermon (DIV2) 897 Page 427
7666 No man doth rightly remember the loves of Christ, but he who is suitably affected with them, No man does rightly Remember the loves of christ, but he who is suitably affected with them, dx n1 vdz av-jn vvi dt n2 pp-f np1, p-acp pns31 r-crq vbz av-j vvn p-acp pno32, (38) sermon (DIV2) 897 Page 427
7649 but to lock up in them spiritual notions and impressions. Two waies we serve God with our memories, 1. When we use them to retain spiritual notions, to keep up the Knowledge of God, and the things of God in us, 2. When we use them as repositories for the works of God, for the retaining in our minds what God hath done for us. 2. As it is in it self an homage to God, the homage of that power in us which we call the memory; so it is the Mother of all our other homage: but to lock up in them spiritual notions and impressions. Two ways we serve God with our memories, 1. When we use them to retain spiritual notions, to keep up the Knowledge of God, and the things of God in us, 2. When we use them as Repositories for the works of God, for the retaining in our minds what God hath done for us. 2. As it is in it self an homage to God, the homage of that power in us which we call the memory; so it is the Mother of all our other homage: cc-acp pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp pno32 j n2 cc n2. crd n2 pns12 vvb np1 p-acp po12 n2, crd c-crq pns12 vvb pno32 pc-acp vvi j n2, pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12, crd c-crq pns12 vvb pno32 c-acp n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, p-acp dt vvg p-acp po12 n2 r-crq np1 vhz vdn p-acp pno12. crd p-acp pn31 vbz p-acp pn31 n1 dt n1 p-acp np1, dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp pno12 r-crq pns12 vvb dt n1; av pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f d po12 j-jn n1: (38) sermon (DIV2) 895 Page 426
7650 we must remember a thing past, before we can be afresh affected with it; before in the sense of it we can do any thing, which such a dispensation calleth to us for. we must Remember a thing past, before we can be afresh affected with it; before in the sense of it we can do any thing, which such a Dispensation calls to us for. pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 j, c-acp pns12 vmb vbi av vvn p-acp pn31; a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31 pns12 vmb vdi d n1, r-crq d dt n1 vvz p-acp pno12 p-acp. (38) sermon (DIV2) 895 Page 427
7651 2. It implies a meditation and pondering upon the Loves of Christ. 2. It Implies a meditation and pondering upon the Loves of christ. crd pn31 vvz dt n1 cc vvg p-acp dt vvz pp-f np1. (38) sermon (DIV2) 896 Page 427
7652 David promiseth unto God not only a meditation of his Law, and Word, his Statutes and Precepts, Psal. 119. 148. 15 but also of his Works, Psal. 77. 12. 143. 5. The Works of God are either more publick and general, or more private and personal. There are Works of God without us, such are his Works of Creation and Providence; works of Go d upon us and within us, such are all his works of special grace: David promises unto God not only a meditation of his Law, and Word, his Statutes and Precepts, Psalm 119. 148. 15 but also of his Works, Psalm 77. 12. 143. 5. The Works of God Are either more public and general, or more private and personal. There Are Works of God without us, such Are his Works of Creation and Providence; works of Go worser upon us and within us, such Are all his works of special grace: np1 vvz p-acp np1 xx av-j dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc n1, po31 n2 cc n2, np1 crd crd crd p-acp av pp-f po31 vvz, np1 crd crd crd crd dt vvz pp-f np1 vbr av-d av-dc j cc j, cc av-dc j cc j. pc-acp vbr vvz pp-f np1 p-acp pno12, d vbr po31 vvz pp-f n1 cc n1; vvz pp-f vvb n2 p-acp pno12 cc p-acp pno12, d vbr d po31 n2 pp-f j n1: (38) sermon (DIV2) 896 Page 427
7653 They are either such as are ab•ding (in their effects at least) or transient; They Are either such as Are ab•ding (in their effects At least) or Transient; pns32 vbr d d c-acp vbr vvg (p-acp po32 n2 p-acp ds) cc j; (38) sermon (DIV2) 896 Page 427
7654 the latter are the objects properly of our memories; the other are the objects of our contemplation and admiration. the latter Are the objects properly of our memories; the other Are the objects of our contemplation and admiration. dt d vbr dt n2 av-j pp-f po12 n2; dt j-jn vbr dt n2 pp-f po12 n1 cc n1. (38) sermon (DIV2) 896 Page 427
7655 Now, as we cannot remember any thing but we must think upon it; so the remembrance of any object maketh way for further meditation upon it; Now, as we cannot Remember any thing but we must think upon it; so the remembrance of any Object makes Way for further meditation upon it; av, c-acp pns12 vmbx vvb d n1 cc-acp pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pn31; av dt n1 pp-f d n1 vvz n1 p-acp jc n1 p-acp pn31; (38) sermon (DIV2) 896 Page 427
7656 the Spouse promising to remember Christ's Loves, promiseth not only the revival of them in her thoughts, the Spouse promising to Remember Christ's Loves, promises not only the revival of them in her thoughts, dt n1 vvg pc-acp vvi npg1 vvz, vvz xx av-j dt n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp po31 n2, (38) sermon (DIV2) 896 Page 427
7657 but the seeding of her thoughts with them, the fixing of her heart upon them. but the seeding of her thoughts with them, the fixing of her heart upon them. cc-acp dt vvg pp-f po31 n2 p-acp pno32, dt vvg pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pno32. (38) sermon (DIV2) 896 Page 427
7658 3. It implieth suitable affections; the exciting of such inward affections in the Soul, as the remembrance of so sweet and obliging objects are proper to excite. 3. It Implies suitable affections; the exciting of such inward affections in the Soul, as the remembrance of so sweet and obliging objects Are proper to excite. crd pn31 vvz j n2; dt j pp-f d j n2 p-acp dt n1, c-acp dt n1 pp-f av j cc j-vvg n2 vbr j pc-acp vvi. (38) sermon (DIV2) 897 Page 427
7659 Such as love to God, further thirstings and breathings after God, a suitable hope and confidence in God. Such as love to God, further thirstings and breathings After God, a suitable hope and confidence in God. d p-acp n1 p-acp np1, av-jc n2-vvg cc n2-vvg p-acp np1, dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp np1. (38) sermon (DIV2) 897 Page 427
7660 Ʋnbelief in Scripture is called a not remembring, because forgetfulness is one cause of unbelief, Psal. 78. 42. v. 41. They turned back, and tempted God, Ʋnbelief in Scripture is called a not remembering, Because forgetfulness is one cause of unbelief, Psalm 78. 42. v. 41. They turned back, and tempted God, n1 p-acp n1 vbz vvn av xx vvg, c-acp n1 vbz crd n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd crd n1 crd pns32 vvd av, cc vvd np1, (38) sermon (DIV2) 897 Page 427
7661 and limited the holy one of Israel, there was their unbelief. v. 42. they remembred not his hand, and limited the holy one of Israel, there was their unbelief. v. 42. they remembered not his hand, cc vvn dt j pi pp-f np1, pc-acp vbds po32 n1. n1 crd pns32 vvd xx po31 n1, (38) sermon (DIV2) 897 Page 427
7662 nor the day when he delivered them from the Enemy. nor the day when he Delivered them from the Enemy. ccx dt n1 c-crq pns31 vvd pno32 p-acp dt n1. (38) sermon (DIV2) 897 Page 427
7663 So Mat. 16. 9, 10. Christ calls his Disciples men of little faith, for reasoning with themselves, because they had brought no bread in a distrust of his power, So Mathew 16. 9, 10. christ calls his Disciples men of little faith, for reasoning with themselves, Because they had brought no bred in a distrust of his power, av np1 crd crd, crd np1 vvz po31 n2 n2 pp-f j n1, p-acp vvg p-acp px32, c-acp pns32 vhd vvn dx n1 p-acp dt vvb pp-f po31 n1, (38) sermon (DIV2) 897 Page 427
7667 and whose Soul moves toward God, as one that remembreth his love. 4. Lastly, Remembring implyeth a suitable practice. and whose Soul moves towards God, as one that Remember his love. 4. Lastly, Remembering Implies a suitable practice. cc rg-crq n1 vvz p-acp np1, c-acp pi cst vvz po31 n1. crd ord, vvg vvz dt j n1. (38) sermon (DIV2) 897 Page 427
7668 Thus it is often used in Holy Writ. Thus it is often used in Holy Writ. av pn31 vbz av vvn p-acp j vvn. (38) sermon (DIV2) 898 Page 427
7669 Remember thy Creator in the days of thy Youth, is the same with Serve, and Obey thy Creator, remember thy Creator in the days of thy Youth, is the same with Serve, and Obey thy Creator, vvb po21 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po21 n1, vbz dt d p-acp vvb, cc vvb po21 n1, (38) sermon (DIV2) 898 Page 428
7670 and Remember to keep holy the Sabbath-day, is the same with be diligent and make it thy busines• to sanctify the Sabbath-day. and remember to keep holy the Sabbath-day, is the same with be diligent and make it thy busines• to sanctify the Sabbath-day. cc vvb pc-acp vvi j dt n1, vbz dt d p-acp vbi j cc vvb pn31 po21 n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1. (38) sermon (DIV2) 898 Page 428
7671 So then the sense of the Proposition is plainly this. So then the sense of the Proposition is plainly this. av av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz av-j d. (38) sermon (DIV2) 898 Page 428
7672 Those Souls which have once tasted how good the Lord is, and have had any experiences of his special saving grace, will, Those Souls which have once tasted how good the Lord is, and have had any experiences of his special Saving grace, will, d n2 r-crq vhb a-acp vvn c-crq j dt n1 vbz, cc vhb vhn d n2 pp-f po31 j j-vvg n1, n1, (38) sermon (DIV2) 899 Page 428
7673 and ought to be careful to preserve the savour of it upon their hearts, to think, and ought to be careful to preserve the savour of it upon their hearts, to think, cc pi pc-acp vbi j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp po32 n2, pc-acp vvi, (38) sermon (DIV2) 899 Page 428
7674 and med•tate upon them, to be suitably affected toward God, according to the nature, and degrees of them, and med•tate upon them, to be suitably affected towards God, according to the nature, and Degrees of them, cc n1 p-acp pno32, pc-acp vbi av-j vvn p-acp np1, vvg p-acp dt n1, cc n2 pp-f pno32, (38) sermon (DIV2) 899 Page 428
7675 and accordingly to manage their conversations, that men may see that they value them above all the pleasures and profits of this world. and accordingly to manage their conversations, that men may see that they valve them above all the pleasures and profits of this world. cc av-vvg pc-acp vvi po32 n2, cst n2 vmb vvi cst pns32 vvb pno32 p-acp d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d n1. (38) sermon (DIV2) 899 Page 428
7676 Thus did Asaph, Psal. 77. v. 10. I will remember the years of the right hand of the most high, I will remember the works of the Lord, Thus did Asaph, Psalm 77. v. 10. I will Remember the Years of the right hand of the most high, I will Remember the works of the Lord, av vdd np1, np1 crd n1 crd pns11 vmb vvi dt n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt av-ds j, pns11 vmb vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (38) sermon (DIV2) 900 Page 428
7677 surely I will remember thy wonders of old, I will meditate also of thy works, and talk of all thy wondrous doings. surely I will Remember thy wonders of old, I will meditate also of thy works, and talk of all thy wondrous doings. av-j pns11 vmb vvi po21 n2 pp-f j, pns11 vmb vvi av pp-f po21 n2, cc n1 pp-f d po21 j n2-vdg. (38) sermon (DIV2) 900 Page 428
7678 these were the ancient works of God in kindness to his people, as you will find, v. 14. 15, 16. My mouth (saith David) Psal. 63. 6. shall praise thee with joyful lips, these were the ancient works of God in kindness to his people, as you will find, v. 14. 15, 16. My Mouth (Says David) Psalm 63. 6. shall praise thee with joyful lips, d vbdr dt j n2 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1, c-acp pn22 vmb vvi, n1 crd crd, crd po11 n1 (vvz np1) np1 crd crd vmb vvi pno21 p-acp j n2, (38) sermon (DIV2) 900 Page 428
7679 when I remember thee upon my Bed, and meditate on thee in the night watches, because thou hast been my help. when I Remember thee upon my Bed, and meditate on thee in the night watches, Because thou hast been my help. c-crq pns11 vvb pno21 p-acp po11 n1, cc vvi p-acp pno21 p-acp dt n1 vvz, c-acp pns21 vh2 vbn po11 n1. (38) sermon (DIV2) 900 Page 428
7680 So Psal. 143. 5. I remember the days of old, I meditate on all thy works, I muse on the work of thy hands. So Psalm 143. 5. I Remember the days of old, I meditate on all thy works, I muse on the work of thy hands. av np1 crd crd pns11 vvb dt n2 pp-f j, pns11 vvb p-acp d po21 n2, pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n2. (38) sermon (DIV2) 900 Page 428
7681 You will find the people of God in Holy Writ, much in these resolutions to remember the works of God. You will find the people of God in Holy Writ, much in these resolutions to Remember the works of God. pn22 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp j vvn, av-d p-acp d n2 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f np1. (38) sermon (DIV2) 900 Page 428
7682 1. There is great reason for our remembrance of the loves of Christ more then Wine. 1. Because they really are much better than Wine. 1. There is great reason for our remembrance of the loves of christ more then Wine. 1. Because they really Are much better than Wine. crd pc-acp vbz j n1 p-acp po12 n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 av-dc cs n1. crd c-acp pns32 av-j vbr d j cs n1. (38) sermon (DIV2) 901 Page 428
7683 Every mans Soul doth naturally desire good, good and evil are the two things which make impressions upon the mind of man, evil leaves an impression of fear, and sorrow, and anger. Good makes an impression of love, joy, delight, and as are the degrees of the one and the other, Every men Soul does naturally desire good, good and evil Are the two things which make impressions upon the mind of man, evil leaves an impression of Fear, and sorrow, and anger. Good makes an impression of love, joy, delight, and as Are the Degrees of the one and the other, d ng1 n1 vdz av-j vvi j, j cc j-jn vbr dt crd n2 r-crq vvb n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, j-jn vvz dt n1 pp-f vvb, cc n1, cc n1. j vvz dt n1 pp-f vvb, n1, n1, cc a-acp vbr dt n2 pp-f dt crd cc dt n-jn, (38) sermon (DIV2) 901 Page 428
7684 so are the impressions made by them. so Are the impressions made by them. av vbr dt n2 vvn p-acp pno32. (38) sermon (DIV2) 901 Page 428
7685 Great evils make deep furrows in our Souls, and leave great impressions upon our minds, minute evils leave lesser impressions; Great evils make deep furrows in our Souls, and leave great impressions upon our minds, minute evils leave lesser impressions; j n2-jn vvi av-jn n2 p-acp po12 n2, cc vvb j n2 p-acp po12 n2, n1 n2-jn vvb jc n2; (38) sermon (DIV2) 901 Page 428
7734 2. In a remembrance of them proportionable to that degree of goodness and excellency in them. 2. In a remembrance of them proportionable to that degree of Goodness and excellency in them. crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32 j p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32. (38) sermon (DIV2) 905 Page 431
7686 so things that are good in the highest degree ▪ leave impressions of joy, and delight, suitable to the nature of that good which is in them. so things that Are good in the highest degree ▪ leave impressions of joy, and delight, suitable to the nature of that good which is in them. av n2 cst vbr j p-acp dt js n1 ▪ vvb n2 pp-f n1, cc vvb, j p-acp dt n1 pp-f cst j r-crq vbz p-acp pno32. (38) sermon (DIV2) 901 Page 428
7687 The manifestations of the love of Christ to the Soul are the greatest goods, and therefore should make the greatest impressions upon us. The manifestations of the love of christ to the Soul Are the greatest goods, and Therefore should make the greatest impressions upon us. dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 vbr dt js n2-j, cc av vmd vvi dt js n2 p-acp pno12. (38) sermon (DIV2) 901 Page 428
7688 They are goods, not suited to the Souls irregular passions, but to its greatest wants. They Are goods, not suited to the Souls irregular passion, but to its greatest Wants. pns32 vbr n2-j, xx vvn p-acp dt n2 j n2, cc-acp p-acp po31 js n2. (38) sermon (DIV2) 901 Page 428
7689 Health, peace, success in business, are things we call good, but their goodness lieth only in a suitableness they have to the wants of our outward man, what are any of these things to the Soul? the loves of Christ are suited to the wants of the Soul, Health, peace, success in business, Are things we call good, but their Goodness lies only in a suitableness they have to the Wants of our outward man, what Are any of these things to the Soul? the loves of christ Are suited to the Wants of the Soul, n1, n1, n1 p-acp n1, vbr n2 pns12 vvb j, cc-acp po32 n1 vvz av-j p-acp dt n1 pns32 vhb p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 j n1, q-crq vbr d pp-f d n2 p-acp dt n1? dt vvz pp-f np1 vbr vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (38) sermon (DIV2) 901 Page 429
7690 and that not only considered as a reasonable being (so knowledge, and learning are also suited to the Souls wants, and that not only considered as a reasonable being (so knowledge, and learning Are also suited to the Souls Wants, cc cst xx av-j vvn p-acp dt j n1 (av n1, cc n1 vbr av vvn p-acp dt n2 vvz, (38) sermon (DIV2) 901 Page 429
7691 and all improvements of reason, or means in order to it) but to the wants of the Soul considered as an immortal being capable of an eternal happiness. and all improvements of reason, or means in order to it) but to the Wants of the Soul considered as an immortal being capable of an Eternal happiness. cc d n2 pp-f n1, cc vvz p-acp n1 p-acp pn31) p-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vvn p-acp dt j vbg j pp-f dt j n1. (38) sermon (DIV2) 901 Page 429
7692 Nothing more becomes a reasonable Soul, then to put a due rate and value upon things and to prefer what is truly preferrible. Nothing more becomes a reasonable Soul, then to put a due rate and valve upon things and to prefer what is truly preferrible. pix av-dc vvz dt j n1, cs pc-acp vvi dt j-jn n1 cc vvi p-acp n2 cc pc-acp vvi r-crq vbz av-j j. (38) sermon (DIV2) 901 Page 429
7693 2. This is one great reason of the Lords works, That he might be remembred for, and by them. 2. This is one great reason of the lords works, That he might be remembered for, and by them. crd d vbz pi j n1 pp-f dt n2 n2, cst pns31 vmd vbi vvn p-acp, cc p-acp pno32. (38) sermon (DIV2) 902 Page 429
7694 God indeed in his gracious influences aims at the supply of the Soul, as to what it needeth, God indeed in his gracious influences aims At the supply of the Soul, as to what it needs, np1 av p-acp po31 j n2 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp p-acp r-crq pn31 vvz, (38) sermon (DIV2) 902 Page 429
7695 but he hath an higher end then this, viz. his own glory, the glory of his goodness, truth, but he hath an higher end then this, viz. his own glory, the glory of his Goodness, truth, cc-acp pns31 vhz dt jc n1 cs d, n1 po31 d n1, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, n1, (38) sermon (DIV2) 902 Page 429
7696 and faithfulness, Psal. 111. 4. He hath made his wonderful works to be remembred. It is a complement we sometime• use with our Friends, when we make them presents, and faithfulness, Psalm 111. 4. He hath made his wondered works to be remembered. It is a compliment we sometime• use with our Friends, when we make them presents, cc n1, np1 crd crd pns31 vhz vvn po31 j n2 pc-acp vbi vvn. pn31 vbz dt n1 pns12 n1 vvi p-acp po12 n2, c-crq pns12 vvb pno32 n2, (38) sermon (DIV2) 902 Page 429
7697 and give them gifts, we say we do it, that they might have something to remember us by. and give them Gifts, we say we do it, that they might have something to Remember us by. cc vvi pno32 n2, pns12 vvb pns12 vdb pn31, cst pns32 vmd vhi pi pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp. (38) sermon (DIV2) 902 Page 429
7698 God in the dispensations of his grace and mercy, is often in Scripture said, to remember his Covenant, his word, his holy promise, and he expecteth that when we receive any such favours, we should remember his loves, God in the dispensations of his grace and mercy, is often in Scripture said, to Remember his Covenant, his word, his holy promise, and he Expects that when we receive any such favours, we should Remember his loves, np1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, vbz av p-acp n1 vvd, pc-acp vvi po31 n1, po31 n1, po31 j n1, cc pns31 vvz d c-crq pns12 vvb d d n2, pns12 vmd vvi po31 n2, (38) sermon (DIV2) 902 Page 429
7699 and remember our Covenants and Vows, so as that M•n or Woman that doth not remember the loves of Christ, doth not answer Gods ends in the manifestations of his love to us, and Remember our Covenants and Vows, so as that M•n or Woman that does not Remember the loves of christ, does not answer God's ends in the manifestations of his love to us, cc vvb po12 n2 cc n2, av c-acp d n1 cc n1 cst vdz xx vvi dt n2 pp-f np1, vdz xx vvi npg1 n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pno12, (38) sermon (DIV2) 902 Page 429
7700 nor the expectation which God upon that account hath upon us. I shall apply this discourse, nor the expectation which God upon that account hath upon us. I shall apply this discourse, ccx dt n1 r-crq np1 p-acp d n1 vhz p-acp pno12. pns11 vmb vvi d n1, (38) sermon (DIV2) 902 Page 429
7701 1. By reflecting upon the most of Christians for their not living up to this duty. 2. By persuading to the revived practice of it. 1. By reflecting upon the most of Christians for their not living up to this duty. 2. By persuading to the revived practice of it. crd p-acp vvg p-acp dt ds pp-f njpg2 p-acp po32 xx vvg a-acp p-acp d n1. crd p-acp vvg p-acp dt j-vvn n1 pp-f pn31. (38) sermon (DIV2) 903 Page 429
7702 Do the most of Christians (such I mean as are so called) remember the loves of Christ more then Wine? What means •hen the most of peoples never looking after a particular share, or interest in them. Do the most of Christians (such I mean as Are so called) Remember the loves of christ more then Wine? What means •hen the most of peoples never looking After a particular share, or Interest in them. vdb dt ds pp-f np1 (d pns11 vvb c-acp vbr av vvn) vvb dt n2 pp-f np1 av-dc cs n1? q-crq vvz av dt ds pp-f n2 av-x vvg p-acp dt j n1, cc n1 p-acp pno32. (38) sermon (DIV2) 903 Page 429
7703 The love of Christ (considered in itself) is nothing else but his good will to the Children of Men, this was evidenced in his not taking upon him the nature of Angels, but the nature of the Seed of Abraham, in his dying upon the Cross for us, the publication of his Gospel to us, the committing of the word of reconciliation to his Ministers, who are sent out as the Ambassadours of Christ, intreating men to be reconciled unto God. Do men remember this love more then Wine, who reject this counsel of God for their salvation, who trample this blood under foot, The love of christ (considered in itself) is nothing Else but his good will to the Children of Men, this was evidenced in his not taking upon him the nature of Angels, but the nature of the Seed of Abraham, in his dying upon the Cross for us, the publication of his Gospel to us, the committing of the word of reconciliation to his Ministers, who Are sent out as the ambassadors of christ, entreating men to be reconciled unto God. Do men Remember this love more then Wine, who reject this counsel of God for their salvation, who trample this blood under foot, dt n1 pp-f np1 (vvn p-acp px31) vbz pix av cc-acp po31 j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, d vbds vvn p-acp po31 xx vvg p-acp pno31 dt n1 pp-f n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp po31 vvg p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno12, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pno12, dt vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n2, r-crq vbr vvn av p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, vvg n2 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp np1. vdb n2 vvi d n1 av-dc cs n1, r-crq vvb d n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po32 n1, r-crq vvb d n1 p-acp n1, (38) sermon (DIV2) 903 Page 430
7704 and do despight to the covenant of Grace, and all this, for what comes under no better notion than this of Wine, either things pleasant, or things profitable, either the satisfaction of their lusts, and do despite to the Covenant of Grace, and all this, for what comes under no better notion than this of Wine, either things pleasant, or things profitable, either the satisfaction of their Lustiest, cc vdb n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc d d, p-acp r-crq vvz p-acp dx jc n1 cs d pp-f n1, d n2 j, cc n2 j, d dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, (38) sermon (DIV2) 903 Page 430
7705 or the filling of their Coffers. or the filling of their Coffers. cc dt n-vvg pp-f po32 n2. (38) sermon (DIV2) 903 Page 430
7706 The world is full, either of such as are excessive drinkers of Wine, or Merchants for it, but how thin is it of such as have any remembrance of Christs love? who as the Apostle tells us, died to redeem us from our vain conversation, 1 ▪ Pet. 1. 18. For we were not redeemed with corruptible things, The world is full, either of such as Are excessive drinkers of Wine, or Merchant's for it, but how thin is it of such as have any remembrance of Christ love? who as the Apostle tells us, died to Redeem us from our vain Conversation, 1 ▪ Pet. 1. 18. For we were not redeemed with corruptible things, dt n1 vbz j, av-d pp-f d c-acp vbr j n2 pp-f n1, cc n2 p-acp pn31, p-acp c-crq j vbz pn31 pp-f d c-acp vhb d n1 pp-f npg1 n1? q-crq c-acp dt n1 vvz pno12, vvd pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp po12 j n1, crd ▪ np1 crd crd c-acp pns12 vbdr xx vvn p-acp j n2, (38) sermon (DIV2) 903 Page 430
7707 as Silver and Gold from our vain conversation — but with the precious blood of Christ, as Silver and Gold from our vain Conversation — but with the precious blood of christ, c-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp po12 j n1 — cc-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, (38) sermon (DIV2) 903 Page 430
7708 as of a Lamb without blemish; as of a Lamb without blemish; c-acp pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1; (38) sermon (DIV2) 903 Page 430
7709 who can be said to remember Christs love more then Wine, that lives in those sins which crucified him, who was the Lord of life? Yet is not this the course of the most Men and Women, who never think of their dying Saviour, to restrain them in their drunkennesses, debaucheries, in their greatest excesses of Riot? Nay, who can be said to Remember Christ love more then Wine, that lives in those Sins which Crucified him, who was the Lord of life? Yet is not this the course of the most Men and Women, who never think of their dying Saviour, to restrain them in their Drunkennesses, debaucheries, in their greatest Excesses of Riot? Nay, r-crq vmb vbi vvn p-acp vvb npg1 n1 dc cs n1, cst vvz p-acp d n2 r-crq vvd pno31, r-crq vbds dt n1 pp-f n1? av vbz xx d dt n1 pp-f dt av-ds n2 cc n2, r-crq av-x vvb pp-f po32 vvg n1, pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n2, n2, p-acp po32 js n2 pp-f n1? uh-x, (38) sermon (DIV2) 903 Page 430
7710 how many are there that seldom take the love of Christ into their thoughts, the love of their cups, how many Are there that seldom take the love of christ into their thoughts, the love of their cups, c-crq d vbr pc-acp d av vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po32 n2, dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, (38) sermon (DIV2) 903 Page 430
7711 and of their Harlots, hath made Christs loves to be utterly forgotten by their Souls; and of their Harlots, hath made Christ loves to be utterly forgotten by their Souls; cc pp-f po32 n2, vhz vvn npg1 n2 pc-acp vbi av-j vvn p-acp po32 n2; (38) sermon (DIV2) 903 Page 430
7712 for how can they say that they remember Christs loves above their lusts, that will not quench one lust for his sake, they in whom the remembrance of Christs death will not extinguish one vile affection, one spark of pleasing lust, will not the most of men, for how can they say that they Remember Christ loves above their Lustiest, that will not quench one lust for his sake, they in whom the remembrance of Christ death will not extinguish one vile affection, one spark of pleasing lust, will not the most of men, c-acp q-crq vmb pns32 vvi cst pns32 vvb npg1 n2 p-acp po32 n2, cst vmb xx vvi crd n1 p-acp po31 n1, pns32 p-acp ro-crq dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 vmb xx vvi crd j n1, crd n1 pp-f j-vvg n1, vmb xx dt ds pp-f n2, (38) sermon (DIV2) 903 Page 430
7713 and women, yea, such, in whose ears the loves of Christ are published every Lords day, be found perishing for preferring the very lees, and dregs of Wine, before the loves of Christ? I mean for preferring the basest, and women, yea, such, in whose ears the loves of christ Are published every lords day, be found perishing for preferring the very lees, and dregs of Wine, before the loves of christ? I mean for preferring the Basest, cc n2, uh, d, p-acp rg-crq n2 dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr vvn d n2 n1, vbb vvn vvg p-acp vvg dt j n2, cc n2 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1? pns11 vvb p-acp vvg dt js, (38) sermon (DIV2) 903 Page 430
7714 and most sordid kind of pleasures, and satisfactions of the flesh (for such are those pleasures which are no more than the gratifying of the sensitive appetite.) and most sordid kind of pleasures, and satisfactions of the Flesh (for such Are those pleasures which Are no more than the gratifying of the sensitive appetite.) cc av-ds j n1 pp-f n2, cc n2 pp-f dt n1 (c-acp d vbr d n2 r-crq vbr dx dc cs dt vvg pp-f dt j n1.) (38) sermon (DIV2) 903 Page 430
7735 I say, first in a Scriptual remembrance a full and perfect remembrance of the Loves of Christ. I say, First in a Scriptual remembrance a full and perfect remembrance of the Loves of christ. pns11 vvb, ord p-acp dt j-jn n1 dt j cc j n1 pp-f dt vvz pp-f np1. (38) sermon (DIV2) 905 Page 431
7715 2. Do not most mens discourses and practice betray them to remember Wine, I mean their profitable things before the loves of Christ? How much is the world, 2. Do not most men's discourses and practice betray them to Remember Wine, I mean their profitable things before the loves of christ? How much is the world, crd vdb xx av-ds ng2 n2 cc n1 vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi n1, pns11 vvb po32 j n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1? c-crq d vbz dt n1, (38) sermon (DIV2) 904 Page 430
7716 and the things of the world, the discourse of all companies upon all occasions; and the things of the world, the discourse of all companies upon all occasions; cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f d n2 p-acp d n2; (38) sermon (DIV2) 904 Page 430
7717 how few are the discourses concerning Christ, and what he hath done for us? an hours discourse of Christs loves in a Pulpit upon the Lords day, is thought proportionable to six days discourse about our earthly occasions; how few Are the discourses Concerning christ, and what he hath done for us? an hours discourse of Christ loves in a Pulpit upon the lords day, is Thought proportionable to six days discourse about our earthly occasions; c-crq d vbr dt n2 vvg np1, cc r-crq pns31 vhz vdn p-acp pno12? dt ng1 n1 pp-f npg1 n2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n2 n1, vbz vvn j p-acp crd n2 n1 p-acp po12 j n2; (38) sermon (DIV2) 904 Page 430
7718 do we not even grudge the Lord a seventh part of our time for the remembrances of his loves? the Lords day is a day to call to remembrance Christs loves. do we not even grudge the Lord a seventh part of our time for the remembrances of his loves? the lords day is a day to call to remembrance Christ loves. vdb pns12 xx av vvi dt n1 dt ord n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n2? dt n2 n1 vbz dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 npg1 n2. (38) sermon (DIV2) 904 Page 430
7719 It was the day of his resurrection, by which he compleated mans redemption, the Ministers work is to help us in our remembrance of his loves. It was the day of his resurrection, by which he completed men redemption, the Ministers work is to help us in our remembrance of his loves. pn31 vbds dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vvd ng1 n1, dt ng1 n1 vbz pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp po12 n1 pp-f po31 n2. (38) sermon (DIV2) 904 Page 431
7720 We have besides our attendance upon the publick ministry, a private duty this day incumbent upon us, viz. To remember him who died for our sins, We have beside our attendance upon the public Ministry, a private duty this day incumbent upon us, viz. To Remember him who died for our Sins, pns12 vhb p-acp po12 n1 p-acp dt j n1, dt j n1 d n1 vvn p-acp pno12, n1 pc-acp vvi pno31 r-crq vvd p-acp po12 n2, (38) sermon (DIV2) 904 Page 431
7721 and rose again for our justification. and rose again for our justification. cc vvd av p-acp po12 n1. (38) sermon (DIV2) 904 Page 431
7722 I beseech you consider whether your remembrings of Christs loves upon the Sabbath day, bear any proportion to your remembrance of your worldly interests other days. I beseech you Consider whither your rememberings of Christ loves upon the Sabbath day, bear any proportion to your remembrance of your worldly interests other days. pns11 vvb pn22 vvi cs po22 n2 pp-f npg1 n2 p-acp dt n1 n1, vvb d n1 p-acp po22 n1 pp-f po22 j n2 j-jn n2. (38) sermon (DIV2) 904 Page 431
7723 I mean not for the proportion of time spent in the one and the other; I mean not for the proportion of time spent in the one and the other; pns11 vvb xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp dt crd cc dt n-jn; (38) sermon (DIV2) 904 Page 431
7724 God hath indulged our infirmity in that, he hath set apart a seventh day only to himself; God hath indulged our infirmity in that, he hath Set apart a seventh day only to himself; np1 vhz vvn po12 n1 p-acp d, pns31 vhz vvn av dt ord n1 av-j p-acp px31; (38) sermon (DIV2) 904 Page 431
7725 but examine this, whether you remember the loves of Christ on the Lords day, as you remember your worldly concerns on any of the other six days; but examine this, whither you Remember the loves of christ on the lords day, as you Remember your worldly concerns on any of the other six days; cc-acp vvb d, cs pn22 vvb dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n2 n1, c-acp pn22 vvb po22 j vvz p-acp d pp-f dt j-jn crd n2; (38) sermon (DIV2) 904 Page 431
7726 do the loves of Christ come into your thoughts, as much on the week day, do the loves of christ come into your thoughts, as much on the Week day, vdb dt n2 pp-f np1 vvn p-acp po22 n2, c-acp d p-acp dt n1 n1, (38) sermon (DIV2) 904 Page 431
7727 as the world comes into your thoughts on the Lords days? I sear there is none of us all can say, that in this thing our hearts are clean; as the world comes into your thoughts on the lords days? I sear there is none of us all can say, that in this thing our hearts Are clean; c-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp po22 n2 p-acp dt n2 n2? pns11 vvb a-acp vbz pix pp-f pno12 d vmb vvi, cst p-acp d n1 po12 n2 vbr j; (38) sermon (DIV2) 904 Page 431
7728 I hope I speak to many who remember the loves of Christ, and will never suffer his dying love to go off their thoughts. I hope I speak to many who Remember the loves of christ, and will never suffer his dying love to go off their thoughts. pns11 vvb pns11 vvb p-acp d r-crq vvb dt n2 pp-f np1, cc vmb av-x vvi po31 j-vvg n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp po32 n2. (38) sermon (DIV2) 904 Page 431
7729 But when we come to these comparative examinations, to enquire whether we remember his loves, more then we remember our sensual, or sensible objects; But when we come to these comparative examinations, to inquire whither we Remember his loves, more then we Remember our sensual, or sensible objects; p-acp c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp d j n2, pc-acp vvi cs pns12 vvb po31 n2, av-dc cs pns12 vvb po12 j, cc j n2; (38) sermon (DIV2) 904 Page 431
7730 ah, how short do we come of the duty of Christians, yea, of what our selves will own, ah, how short doe we come of the duty of Christians, yea, of what our selves will own, uh, c-crq j n1 pns12 vvb pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, uh, pp-f r-crq po12 n2 vmb vvi, (38) sermon (DIV2) 904 Page 431
7731 and consess to be our duty? Happy is that man that doth not condemn himself, and confess to be our duty? Happy is that man that does not condemn himself, cc vvb pc-acp vbi po12 n1? j vbz d n1 cst vdz xx vvi px31, (38) sermon (DIV2) 904 Page 431
7732 even in the thing which he alloweth to be his duty. even in the thing which he alloweth to be his duty. av p-acp dt n1 r-crq pns31 vvz pc-acp vbi po31 n1. (38) sermon (DIV2) 904 Page 431
7733 But I had rather spend my time in persuading my self, and you to our duty, which according to my explication of the text and this propositionwill lye much in two things 1. In a full and perfect remembrance of the Loves of Christ. But I had rather spend my time in persuading my self, and you to our duty, which according to my explication of the text and this propositionwill lie much in two things 1. In a full and perfect remembrance of the Loves of christ. cc-acp pns11 vhd av-c vvb po11 n1 p-acp vvg po11 n1, cc pn22 p-acp po12 n1, r-crq vvg p-acp po11 n1 pp-f dt n1 cc d n1 vvi av-d p-acp crd n2 crd p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f dt vvz pp-f np1. (38) sermon (DIV2) 905 Page 431
7736 I am afraid that we satisfy our selves too much in a Notional formal remembrance of Christs Loves and so please our selves, in hearing the Gospel read, opened, I am afraid that we satisfy our selves too much in a Notional formal remembrance of Christ Loves and so please our selves, in hearing the Gospel read, opened, pns11 vbm j cst pns12 vvb po12 n2 av av-d p-acp dt j j n1 pp-f npg1 vvz cc av vvb po12 n2, p-acp vvg dt n1 vvb, vvd, (38) sermon (DIV2) 905 Page 431
7737 and applyed to our Souls, in a formal keeping of the Lords day (the day which God hath set apart for us to call to our minds all the acts of our redemption compleated in his resurrection) some Churches aware of Peoples awkness to this Spiritual duty, have thought fit to appoint other days for a more solemn remembrance of his incarnation, and death. Nor have I any thing to say against any Christians that will set apart any Special times to remember any Loves of Christ (though I do not know that Christ hath left any power to his Church to impose particular times of this nature.) But alas! and applied to our Souls, in a formal keeping of the lords day (the day which God hath Set apart for us to call to our minds all the acts of our redemption completed in his resurrection) Some Churches aware of Peoples awkness to this Spiritual duty, have Thought fit to appoint other days for a more solemn remembrance of his incarnation, and death. Nor have I any thing to say against any Christians that will Set apart any Special times to Remember any Loves of christ (though I do not know that christ hath left any power to his Church to impose particular times of this nature.) But alas! cc vvd p-acp po12 n2, p-acp dt j n-vvg pp-f dt n2 n1 (dt n1 r-crq np1 vhz vvn av p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2 d dt n2 pp-f po12 n1 vvd p-acp po31 n1) d n2 j pp-f ng1 n1 p-acp d j n1, vhb vvn j pc-acp vvi j-jn n2 p-acp dt av-dc j n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc n1. ccx vhb pns11 d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d np1 cst vmb vvi av d j n2 pc-acp vvi d vvz pp-f np1 (cs pns11 vdb xx vvi cst np1 vhz vvn d n1 p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi j n2 pp-f d n1.) p-acp uh! (38) sermon (DIV2) 905 Page 432
7738 this is the least part of our duty in the remembrance of his Love. this is the least part of our duty in the remembrance of his Love. d vbz dt ds n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (38) sermon (DIV2) 905 Page 432
7739 We may have a day to remember it in (we have such a day every week ▪) we may have helps to remember it by. We may have a day to Remember it in (we have such a day every Week ▪) we may have helps to Remember it by. pns12 vmb vhi dt n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp (pns12 vhi d dt n1 d n1 ▪) pns12 vmb vhi n2 pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp. (38) sermon (DIV2) 905 Page 432
7740 The holy Scriptures, the Ministers of the Gospel that Preach Christ to their People are such helps. The holy Scriptures, the Ministers of the Gospel that Preach christ to their People Are such helps. dt j n2, dt n2 pp-f dt n1 cst vvb np1 p-acp po32 n1 vbr d n2. (38) sermon (DIV2) 905 Page 432
7741 But if in these days, if with these helps, we do not set our selves to meditate of the Loves of Christ, to turn our thoughts from other things, to the contemplation of, But if in these days, if with these helps, we do not Set our selves to meditate of the Loves of christ, to turn our thoughts from other things, to the contemplation of, p-acp cs p-acp d n2, cs p-acp d n2, pns12 vdb xx vvi po12 n2 pc-acp vvi pp-f dt vvz pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp j-jn n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f, (38) sermon (DIV2) 905 Page 432
7742 and meditation upon the Love of a Christ incarnate, the Love of a Christ dying, and meditation upon the Love of a christ incarnate, the Love of a christ dying, cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt np1 j, dt n1 pp-f dt np1 vvg, (38) sermon (DIV2) 905 Page 432
7743 and riseing again from the dead, if we do not study to get our hearts affected suitably to such Love, with love, faith, hope, &c. we do not so live as a People that remember Christ died for our Sins, declining whatsoever is contrary to his will, and rising again from the dead, if we do not study to get our hearts affected suitably to such Love, with love, faith, hope, etc. we do not so live as a People that Remember christ died for our Sins, declining whatsoever is contrary to his will, cc vvg av p-acp dt j, cs pns12 vdb xx vvi pc-acp vvi po12 n2 vvn av-j p-acp d n1, p-acp n1, n1, n1, av pns12 vdb xx av vvi p-acp dt n1 cst vvb np1 vvd p-acp po12 n2, vvg r-crq vbz j-jn p-acp po31 n1, (38) sermon (DIV2) 905 Page 432
7744 and Law in the Gospel, do what in us lyeth to promove his honour & Glory, we are so far from Satisfying our Duty by this formal remembrance of his Love, that we are the greatest forgetters of his Love. The Jews who never owned him as their Redeemer, the Heathen who never heard of his name, and Law in the Gospel, do what in us lies to promove his honour & Glory, we Are so Far from Satisfying our Duty by this formal remembrance of his Love, that we Are the greatest forgetters of his Love. The jews who never owned him as their Redeemer, the Heathen who never herd of his name, cc n1 p-acp dt n1, vdb r-crq p-acp pno12 vvz pc-acp vvi po31 n1 cc n1, pns12 vbr av av-j p-acp vvg po12 n1 p-acp d j n1 pp-f po31 n1, cst pns12 vbr dt js n2 pp-f po31 n1. dt np2 r-crq av-x vvd pno31 p-acp po32 n1, dt j-jn r-crq av vvd pp-f po31 n1, (38) sermon (DIV2) 905 Page 432
7745 nor of what he was or did for Sinners can in no propriety of Speech be said to forget his Loves. The Christian only, the loose Christian, the formal Christian, he who hears every day of the dying Love of Christ, nor of what he was or did for Sinners can in no propriety of Speech be said to forget his Loves. The Christian only, the lose Christian, the formal Christian, he who hears every day of the dying Love of christ, ccx pp-f q-crq pns31 vbds cc vdd p-acp n2 vmb p-acp dx n1 pp-f n1 vbb vvn p-acp vvb po31 vvz. dt njp av-j, dt vvb njp, dt j np1, pns31 r-crq vvz d n1 pp-f dt j-vvg n1 pp-f np1, (38) sermon (DIV2) 905 Page 432
7746 yet goes on to defy him, to crucify him afresh, and to put him to open shame, yet Goes on to defy him, to crucify him afresh, and to put him to open shame, av vvz p-acp pc-acp vvi pno31, pc-acp vvi pno31 av, cc pc-acp vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi n1, (38) sermon (DIV2) 905 Page 432
7747 or he who every Lords day hears the sound of the Loves of Christ, and reads of it, or he who every lords day hears the found of the Loves of christ, and reads of it, cc pns31 r-crq d n2 n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt vvz pp-f np1, cc vvz pp-f pn31, (38) sermon (DIV2) 905 Page 432
7748 yet never meditates upon it, never suffers his soul by contemplation to pierce into the heights, yet never meditates upon it, never suffers his soul by contemplation to pierce into the heights, av av-x vvz p-acp pn31, av-x vvz po31 n1 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2, (38) sermon (DIV2) 905 Page 432
7768 Such a one may suppose all the fallen Angels, under Christ's Eye, even those Legions in the Air, Such a one may suppose all the fallen Angels, under Christ's Eye, even those Legions in the Air, d dt pi vmb vvi d dt vvn n2, p-acp npg1 n1, av d n2 p-acp dt n1, (38) sermon (DIV2) 907 Page 433
7749 or sound the depths of it, whose heart is never truly affected with it so as he hath any Love kindled in his soul towards Christ, no breathings after him, who exerciseth no faith, no hope in him; or found the depths of it, whose heart is never truly affected with it so as he hath any Love kindled in his soul towards christ, no breathings After him, who Exerciseth no faith, no hope in him; cc vvi dt n2 pp-f pn31, rg-crq n1 vbz av-x av-j vvn p-acp pn31 av c-acp pns31 vhz d n1 vvn p-acp po31 n1 p-acp np1, dx n2-vvg p-acp pno31, r-crq vvz dx n1, dx n1 p-acp pno31; (38) sermon (DIV2) 905 Page 432
7750 he that lives not in his measure up to it, leaving his vain conversation, worshiping God in the Spirit, rejoycing in him, living up in a close obedience to his Law; he that lives not in his measure up to it, leaving his vain Conversation, worshipping God in the Spirit, rejoicing in him, living up in a close Obedience to his Law; pns31 cst vvz xx p-acp po31 n1 a-acp p-acp pn31, vvg po31 j n1, vvg np1 p-acp dt n1, vvg p-acp pno31, vvg a-acp p-acp dt j n1 p-acp po31 n1; (38) sermon (DIV2) 905 Page 432
7751 this is the man that forgetteth the Loves of Christ. this is the man that forgetteth the Loves of christ. d vbz dt n1 cst vvz dt ng1 pp-f np1. (38) sermon (DIV2) 905 Page 432
7752 But yet if there be a Soul that hath experienced the Loves of Christ in a particular application to it self, that hath given it self a liberty to the flesh, But yet if there be a Soul that hath experienced the Loves of christ in a particular application to it self, that hath given it self a liberty to the Flesh, p-acp av cs pc-acp vbi dt n1 cst vhz vvn dt vvz pp-f np1 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp pn31 n1, cst vhz vvn pn31 n1 dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (38) sermon (DIV2) 905 Page 432
7753 and walked in a contrary course to what the Law of Christ requireth, this Soul yet more forgets his Loves, and walked in a contrary course to what the Law of christ requires, this Soul yet more forgets his Loves, cc vvd p-acp dt j-jn n1 p-acp r-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz, d n1 av av-dc vvz po31 vvz, (38) sermon (DIV2) 905 Page 432
7754 because he had a deeper impression of them upon his heart; Because he had a Deeper impression of them upon his heart; c-acp pns31 vhd dt jc-jn n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp po31 n1; (38) sermon (DIV2) 905 Page 432
7755 the Love of Christ made an impression only upon the others Ears, but it hath entred into this man's Soul. He is the greatest forgetter of his Love. the Love of christ made an impression only upon the Others Ears, but it hath entered into this Man's Soul. He is the greatest forgetter of his Love. dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd dt n1 av-j p-acp dt n2-jn n2, cc-acp pn31 vhz vvn p-acp d ng1 n1 pns31 vbz dt js n1 pp-f po31 n1. (38) sermon (DIV2) 905 Page 432
7756 You shall observe in holy Writ, that all sin is exprest under the notion of forgetting God, Psal. 50. 22. and in a multitude of other Texts, You shall observe in holy Writ, that all since is expressed under the notion of forgetting God, Psalm 50. 22. and in a multitude of other Texts, pn22 vmb vvi p-acp j vvn, cst d n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg np1, np1 crd crd cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn n2, (38) sermon (DIV2) 905 Page 432
7757 and this not only because a forgetting of God is the cause of all the Violations of his Law, which we could not violate, and this not only Because a forgetting of God is the cause of all the Violations of his Law, which we could not violate, cc d xx av-j c-acp dt vvg pp-f np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f d dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, r-crq pns12 vmd xx vvi, (38) sermon (DIV2) 905 Page 433
7758 if we remembred God as we ought to do; if we remembered God as we ought to do; cs pns12 vvd np1 c-acp pns12 vmd pc-acp vdi; (38) sermon (DIV2) 905 Page 433
7759 but because indeed all sin in God's account is an actual ' forgetting of him, God accounts us to know, to remember no more than we are affected with, and live up unto. but Because indeed all since in God's account is an actual ' forgetting of him, God accounts us to know, to Remember no more than we Are affected with, and live up unto. cc-acp c-acp av d n1 p-acp npg1 n1 vbz dt j ' vvg pp-f pno31, np1 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vvi dx dc cs pns12 vbr vvn p-acp, cc vvb a-acp p-acp. (38) sermon (DIV2) 905 Page 433
7760 Therefore Christians, let us make it our business not only to call to mind the Loves of Christ, Therefore Christians, let us make it our business not only to call to mind the Loves of christ, av np1, vvb pno12 vvi pn31 po12 n1 xx av-j pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi dt vvz pp-f np1, (38) sermon (DIV2) 905 Page 433
7761 but to remember them in that sense which God calleth a remembrance of them. but to Remember them in that sense which God calls a remembrance of them. cc-acp pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp d n1 r-crq np1 vvz dt n1 pp-f pno32. (38) sermon (DIV2) 905 Page 433
7762 2. Let us not satisfie our selves with a bare remembrance of his Loves, but labour to remember them more than Wine; 2. Let us not satisfy our selves with a bore remembrance of his Loves, but labour to Remember them more than Wine; crd vvb pno12 xx vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f png31 vvz, p-acp n1 p-acp vvb pno32 av-dc cs n1; (38) sermon (DIV2) 906 Page 433
7763 more than the most sweet and pleasant, the most gainful and profitable things which this world affords. more than the most sweet and pleasant, the most gainful and profitable things which this world affords. av-dc cs dt av-ds j cc j, dt av-ds j cc j n2 r-crq d n1 vvz. (38) sermon (DIV2) 906 Page 433
7764 Think that you hear Christ speaking in your Ears, in the language in which he once spake to Peter, setting all the pleasant and gainful things in the world before you, Think that you hear christ speaking in your Ears, in the language in which he once spoke to Peter, setting all the pleasant and gainful things in the world before you, vvb cst pn22 vvb np1 vvg p-acp po22 n2, p-acp dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 a-acp vvd p-acp np1, vvg d dt j cc j n2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp pn22, (38) sermon (DIV2) 906 Page 433
7765 and then saying to you, Christians! Love you me more than these? Let me shew you the reasonableness of this. and then saying to you, Christians! Love you me more than these? Let me show you the reasonableness of this. cc av vvg p-acp pn22, np1! vvb pn22 pno11 av-dc cs d? vvb pno11 vvi pn22 dt n1 pp-f d. (38) sermon (DIV2) 906 Page 433
7766 1. Consider, if thou canst not say so, Thou dost not answer the Loves of Christ in any degree. 1. Consider, if thou Canst not say so, Thou dost not answer the Loves of christ in any degree. crd np1, cs pns21 vm2 xx vvi av, pns21 vd2 xx vvi dt vvz pp-f np1 p-acp d n1. (38) sermon (DIV2) 907 Page 433
7767 I am now speaking to such as are Christians not in name and profession only, but in deed and in truth. I am now speaking to such as Are Christians not in name and profession only, but in deed and in truth. pns11 vbm av vvg p-acp d c-acp vbr np1 xx p-acp n1 cc n1 av-j, cc-acp p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1. (38) sermon (DIV2) 907 Page 433
7770 but fallen from their first Integrity, and think he heareth Christ saying to him, Poor Soul! I have loved thee more than all these. but fallen from their First Integrity, and think he hears christ saying to him, Poor Soul! I have loved thee more than all these. cc-acp vvn p-acp po32 ord n1, cc vvb pns31 vvz np1 vvg p-acp pno31, j n1! pns11 vhb vvn pno21 av-dc cs d d. (38) sermon (DIV2) 907 Page 433
7771 I died not for these, I died for thee; I died not for these, I died for thee; pns11 vvd xx p-acp d, pns11 vvd p-acp pno21; (38) sermon (DIV2) 907 Page 433
7772 I took not upon me the Nature of Angels, but the Nature of the seed of Abraham. I took not upon me the Nature of Angels, but the Nature of the seed of Abraham. pns11 vvd xx p-acp pno11 dt n1 pp-f n2, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (38) sermon (DIV2) 907 Page 433
7773 2. He may suppose all the Heathen Nations under Christ's Eye. 2. He may suppose all the Heathen nations under Christ's Eye. crd pns31 vmb vvi d dt j-jn n2 p-acp npg1 n1. (38) sermon (DIV2) 908 Page 433
7774 The great Emperours of Turkey, Persia, China, and other parts of the world, with the millions of Souls under their jurisdiction, The great emperors of Turkey, Persiam, China, and other parts of the world, with the millions of Souls under their jurisdiction, dt j ng1 pp-f np1, np1, np1, cc j-jn n2 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt crd pp-f n2 p-acp po32 n1, (38) sermon (DIV2) 908 Page 433
7775 and think that he heareth Christ again saying to him, Poor Soul! I have loved thee more than these. and think that he hears christ again saying to him, Poor Soul! I have loved thee more than these. cc vvb cst pns31 vvz np1 av vvg p-acp pno31, j n1! pns11 vhb vvn pno21 av-dc cs d. (38) sermon (DIV2) 908 Page 433
7776 Thou hearest my Gospel Read and Preached every Lord's Day; Thou Hearst my Gospel Read and Preached every Lord's Day; pns21 vv2 po11 n1 vvn cc vvn d ng1 n1; (38) sermon (DIV2) 908 Page 433
7777 hast thou not seen? hast thou not heard? These great Nations of the world, hast thou not seen? hast thou not herd? These great nations of the world, vh2 pns21 xx vvn? vh2 pns21 xx vvn? np1 j n2 pp-f dt n1, (38) sermon (DIV2) 908 Page 433
7778 and all the great Rulers of them, never heard the joyful sound; I was never Preached in their Streets; and all the great Rulers of them, never herd the joyful found; I was never Preached in their Streets; cc d dt j n2 pp-f pno32, av-x vvd dt j n1; pns11 vbds av-x vvn p-acp po32 n2; (38) sermon (DIV2) 908 Page 433
7779 they were never wooed, never intreated to come to me that they might have life. I have loved thee more than these. they were never wooed, never entreated to come to me that they might have life. I have loved thee more than these. pns32 vbdr av-x vvn, av-x vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp pno11 cst pns32 vmd vhi n1. pns11 vhb vvn pno21 av-dc cs d. (38) sermon (DIV2) 908 Page 433
7780 Further yet, thou mayest fancy all the prophane men, all the sensual and carnal men, all Hypocrites, all unregenerate men, whose hearts are yet locked up under unbelief, under Christ's and thy Eye; Further yet, thou Mayest fancy all the profane men, all the sensual and carnal men, all Hypocrites, all unregenerate men, whose hearts Are yet locked up under unbelief, under Christ's and thy Eye; jc av, pns21 vm2 vvi d dt j n2, d dt j cc j n2, d n2, d j n2, rg-crq n2 vbr av vvn a-acp p-acp n1, p-acp npg1 cc po21 n1; (38) sermon (DIV2) 908 Page 433
7781 and suppose that thou hearest thy great Lord and Saviour saying to thee, Poor Christian! I have loved thee more than all these. and suppose that thou Hearst thy great Lord and Saviour saying to thee, Poor Christian! I have loved thee more than all these. cc vvb cst pns21 vv2 po21 j n1 cc np1 vvg p-acp pno21, j np1! pns11 vhb vvn pno21 av-dc cs d d. (38) sermon (DIV2) 908 Page 434
7782 They are yet wallowing in their native blood, as thou wert before I passed by thee in my time of love, and said unto thee live; They Are yet wallowing in their native blood, as thou Wertenberg before I passed by thee in my time of love, and said unto thee live; pns32 vbr av vvg p-acp po32 j-jn n1, c-acp pns21 vbd2r a-acp pns11 vvd p-acp pno21 p-acp po11 n1 pp-f n1, cc vvd p-acp pno21 vvi; (38) sermon (DIV2) 908 Page 434
7783 they are yet Children of wrath, in an hourly danger of having it come upon them to the utmost; they Are yet Children of wrath, in an hourly danger of having it come upon them to the utmost; pns32 vbr av n2 pp-f n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f vhg pn31 vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt j; (38) sermon (DIV2) 908 Page 434
7784 I have plucked thee out of Sodom: Thy heart by nature was as hard as theirs, I have plucked thee out of Sodom: Thy heart by nature was as hard as theirs, pns11 vhb vvn pno21 av pp-f np1: po21 n1 p-acp n1 vbds a-acp j c-acp png32, (38) sermon (DIV2) 908 Page 434
7785 as much prejudiced against thy own salvation; I have made thee to differ. I have loved thee more than all these. as much prejudiced against thy own salvation; I have made thee to differ. I have loved thee more than all these. c-acp av-d vvn p-acp po21 d n1; pns11 vhb vvn pno21 pc-acp vvi. pns11 vhb vvn pno21 av-dc cs d d. (38) sermon (DIV2) 908 Page 434
7786 May I rise one step higher to commend the Love of Christ to thy remembrance, thou mayest fancy all that glory which Christ had with his Father from before the beginning of the world; May I rise one step higher to commend the Love of christ to thy remembrance, thou Mayest fancy all that glory which christ had with his Father from before the beginning of the world; vmb pns11 vvi crd n1 jc pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po21 n1, pns21 vm2 vvi d d vvb r-crq np1 vhd p-acp po31 n1 p-acp p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1; (38) sermon (DIV2) 908 Page 434
7787 all the blessed company of Heaven; all the blessed company of Heaven; d dt j-vvn n1 pp-f n1; (38) sermon (DIV2) 908 Page 434
7788 all the riches of Christ's glory and felicity, before his and thy Eye, and fancy that thou hearest Christ say to thee, My poor creature, I have in a sense, and for a time loved thee more than these: all the riches of Christ's glory and felicity, before his and thy Eye, and fancy that thou Hearst christ say to thee, My poor creature, I have in a sense, and for a time loved thee more than these: d dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1 cc n1, p-acp po31 cc po21 n1, cc n1 cst pns21 vv2 np1 vvi p-acp pno21, po11 j n1, pns11 vhb p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1 vvd pno21 av-dc cs d: (38) sermon (DIV2) 908 Page 434
7789 I left my Father's Throne, and right Hand, him whom I was alwaies before, brought up with him, I left all to come down from Heaven to Earth, to take thy flesh, to be born of a Virgin, I left my Father's Throne, and right Hand, him whom I was always before, brought up with him, I left all to come down from Heaven to Earth, to take thy Flesh, to be born of a Virgae, pns11 vvd po11 ng1 n1, cc j-jn n1, pno31 ro-crq pns11 vbds av a-acp, vvd a-acp p-acp pno31, pns11 vvd d pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi po21 n1, pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f dt n1, (38) sermon (DIV2) 908 Page 434
7790 and to be laid in a Manger, to live a poor and contemned life in the world, to die a shameful and ignominious death, and to be laid in a Manger, to live a poor and contemned life in the world, to die a shameful and ignominious death, cc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi dt j cc j-vvn n1 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi dt j cc j n1, (38) sermon (DIV2) 908 Page 434
7791 and all this to purchase for thee Eternal Life and Salvation, and to redeem thee from thy vain conversation. and all this to purchase for thee Eternal Life and Salvation, and to Redeem thee from thy vain Conversation. cc d d pc-acp vvi p-acp pno21 j n1 cc n1, cc pc-acp vvi pno21 p-acp po21 j n1. (38) sermon (DIV2) 908 Page 434
7792 Have I not loved thee more than these? What doth the Apostle say less than this, Have I not loved thee more than these? What does the Apostle say less than this, vhb pns11 xx vvn pno21 av-dc cs d? q-crq vdz dt n1 vvb dc cs d, (38) sermon (DIV2) 908 Page 434
7793 when he saith, 2 Cor. 8. 9. You know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, when he Says, 2 Cor. 8. 9. You know the grace of our Lord jesus christ, that though he was rich, c-crq pns31 vvz, crd np1 crd crd pn22 vvb dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 np1 np1, cst cs pns31 vbds j, (38) sermon (DIV2) 908 Page 434
7794 yet for your sake he became poor, that you through his poverty might be made rich. yet for your sake he became poor, that you through his poverty might be made rich. av p-acp po22 n1 pns31 vvd j, cst pn22 p-acp po31 n1 vmd vbi vvn j. (38) sermon (DIV2) 908 Page 434
7795 In what degree then canst thou be said to answer the Loves of Christ, if when there is set before thee no more than the pleasures of sin which are but for a season, the profits and enjoyments of this life, which thou canst have no more than a Lease for Life of; In what degree then Canst thou be said to answer the Loves of christ, if when there is Set before thee no more than the pleasures of since which Are but for a season, the profits and enjoyments of this life, which thou Canst have no more than a Lease for Life of; p-acp r-crq n1 av vm2 pns21 vbi vvn pc-acp vvi dt vvz pp-f np1, cs c-crq pc-acp vbz vvn p-acp pno21 dx av-dc cs dt n2 pp-f n1 r-crq vbr cc-acp p-acp dt n1, dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d n1, r-crq pns21 vm2 vhi dx dc cs dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f; (38) sermon (DIV2) 908 Page 434
7796 if thou canst not say, Yea Lord, thou that knowest all things, knowest that I remember thy Love more than these. if thou Canst not say, Yea Lord, thou that Knowest all things, Knowest that I Remember thy Love more than these. cs pns21 vm2 xx vvi, uh n1, pns21 cst vv2 d n2, vv2 d pns11 vvb po21 n1 av-dc cs d. (38) sermon (DIV2) 908 Page 434
7797 Either this intoxicating Wine of sinful lusts and pleasures, how gratifying soever they be to my fleshly appetite: Either this intoxicating Wine of sinful Lustiest and pleasures, how gratifying soever they be to my fleshly appetite: d d j-vvg n1 pp-f j n2 cc n2, c-crq vvg av pns32 vbb p-acp po11 j n1: (38) sermon (DIV2) 908 Page 434
7798 or this pleasant and gainful Wine of worldly Riches, Estate, Honour, Preferment, &c. Oh that Christians would think of this! or this pleasant and gainful Wine of worldly Riches, Estate, Honour, Preferment, etc. O that Christians would think of this! cc d j cc j n1 pp-f j n2, n1, n1, n1, av uh cst np1 vmd vvi pp-f d! (38) sermon (DIV2) 908 Page 434
7799 2. The second Consideration is yet more dreadful, viz. He is not worthy of the Loves of Christ, who doth not remember them more than Wine. 2. The second Consideration is yet more dreadful, viz. He is not worthy of the Loves of christ, who does not Remember them more than Wine. crd dt ord n1 vbz av av-dc j, n1 pns31 vbz xx j pp-f dt vvz pp-f np1, r-crq vdz xx vvi pno32 av-dc cs n1. (38) sermon (DIV2) 909 Page 434
7800 What Christ sometimes said of Love, is as true concerning this remembrance of his Loves, which is an act of Love, Matth. 10. 37. He that loveth Father or Mother more than me, is not worthy of me; What christ sometime said of Love, is as true Concerning this remembrance of his Loves, which is an act of Love, Matthew 10. 37. He that loves Father or Mother more than me, is not worthy of me; r-crq np1 av vvd pp-f vvb, vbz a-acp j vvg d n1 pp-f png31 vvz, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd crd pns31 cst vvz n1 cc n1 av-dc cs pno11, vbz xx j pp-f pno11; (38) sermon (DIV2) 909 Page 435
7801 and he that loveth Son d• Daughter more than me, is not worthy of me. and he that loves Son d• Daughter more than me, is not worthy of me. cc pns31 cst vvz n1 n1 n1 av-dc cs pno11, vbz xx j pp-f pno11. (38) sermon (DIV2) 909 Page 435
7802 And what he saith there of natural Relations, is doubtless as true concerning sensible Enjoyments in this world ▪ Riches and Honours, &c. which are objects of your love, much beneath reasonable creatures in nearest relation to u•. And what he Says there of natural Relations, is doubtless as true Concerning sensible Enjoyments in this world ▪ Riches and Honours, etc. which Are objects of your love, much beneath reasonable creatures in nearest Relation to u•. cc r-crq pns31 vvz a-acp pp-f j n2, vbz av-j p-acp j vvg j n2 p-acp d n1 ▪ n2 cc ng1, av r-crq vbr n2 pp-f po22 n1, av-d p-acp j n2 p-acp js n1 p-acp n1. (38) sermon (DIV2) 909 Page 435
7803 It is certainly as true, That man or woman that remembers any sensible Enjoyment, and is more affected with it, It is Certainly as true, That man or woman that remembers any sensible Enjoyment, and is more affected with it, pn31 vbz av-j p-acp j, cst n1 cc n1 cst vvz d j n1, cc vbz av-dc vvn p-acp pn31, (38) sermon (DIV2) 909 Page 435
7804 than the Loves of Christ, is not worthy of his Loves. than the Loves of christ, is not worthy of his Loves. cs dt vvz pp-f np1, vbz xx j pp-f po31 ng1. (38) sermon (DIV2) 909 Page 435
7805 Certainly nothing more becometh us who pretend to be creatures endued with reason, than to value things according to their measure, Certainly nothing more Becometh us who pretend to be creatures endued with reason, than to valve things according to their measure, av-j pi2 dc vvz pno12 r-crq vvb pc-acp vbi n2 vvn p-acp n1, cs pc-acp vvi n2 vvg p-acp po32 n1, (38) sermon (DIV2) 909 Page 435
7806 and their true and just valuation. and their true and just valuation. cc po32 j cc j n1. (38) sermon (DIV2) 909 Page 435
7807 You will say he is not worthy of a Jewel of great price, that valueth a Pebble before it. You will say he is not worthy of a Jewel of great price, that valueth a Pebble before it. pn22 vmb vvi pns31 vbz xx j pp-f dt n1 pp-f j n1, cst vvz dt n1 p-acp pn31. (38) sermon (DIV2) 909 Page 435
7808 And by the way, this will be enough to convince us all, that we are saved by Grace, and have what Love we have from Christ freely. And by the Way, this will be enough to convince us all, that we Are saved by Grace, and have what Love we have from christ freely. cc p-acp dt n1, d vmb vbi av-d pc-acp vvi pno12 d, cst pns12 vbr vvn p-acp n1, cc vhb q-crq vvb pns12 vhb p-acp np1 av-j. (38) sermon (DIV2) 909 Page 435
7809 For who is not guilty of a great Errour in this particular. We think of sensible things more than of the Loves of Christ; For who is not guilty of a great Error in this particular. We think of sensible things more than of the Loves of christ; p-acp r-crq vbz xx j pp-f dt j n1 p-acp d j. pns12 vvb pp-f j n2 av-dc cs pp-f dt vvz pp-f np1; (38) sermon (DIV2) 909 Page 435
7810 they are more the objects of our meditations, the subjects of our discourses, and the marks of our actions. they Are more the objects of our meditations, the subject's of our discourses, and the marks of our actions. pns32 vbr dc cs n2 pp-f po12 n2, dt n2-jn pp-f po12 n2, cc dt n2 pp-f po12 n2. (38) sermon (DIV2) 909 Page 435
7811 It is well for us that our Salvation doth not depend upon the perfection of our gracious acts, It is well for us that our Salvation does not depend upon the perfection of our gracious acts, pn31 vbz av p-acp pno12 cst po12 n1 vdz xx vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 j n2, (38) sermon (DIV2) 909 Page 435
7812 and that we have another Righteousness, than that of our own to appear in before God. and that we have Another Righteousness, than that of our own to appear in before God. cc cst pns12 vhb j-jn n1, cs d pp-f po12 d p-acp vvi p-acp p-acp np1. (38) sermon (DIV2) 909 Page 435
7813 That when our Consciences check us in this particular, and tell us that we do not remember Christ's Loves more than Wine; That when our Consciences check us in this particular, and tell us that we do not Remember Christ's Loves more than Wine; cst c-crq po12 n2 vvb pno12 p-acp d j, cc vvb pno12 d pns12 vdb xx vvi npg1 ng1 av-dc cs n1; (38) sermon (DIV2) 909 Page 435
7814 yet the Gospel relieveth us, by telling us that he was made of God for us Righteousness, yet the Gospel relieves us, by telling us that he was made of God for us Righteousness, av dt n1 vvz pno12, p-acp vvg pno12 cst pns31 vbds vvn pp-f np1 p-acp pno12 n1, (38) sermon (DIV2) 909 Page 435
7815 and we can remember that this Christ (whose Loves we should remember after a better manner than we do) is the Lord our Righteousness, an High Priest that can have compassion on our infirmities, he in whom we are compleat. and we can Remember that this christ (whose Loves we should Remember After a better manner than we do) is the Lord our Righteousness, an High Priest that can have compassion on our infirmities, he in whom we Are complete. cc pns12 vmb vvi cst d np1 (r-crq vvz pns12 vmd vvi p-acp dt jc n1 cs pns12 vdb) vbz dt n1 po12 n1, dt j n1 cst vmb vhi n1 p-acp po12 n2, pns31 p-acp ro-crq pns12 vbr j. (38) sermon (DIV2) 909 Page 435
7816 But yet neither will this relieve us, unless we humble our selves before God for our failures in this particular. But yet neither will this relieve us, unless we humble our selves before God for our failures in this particular. p-acp av dx vmb d vvi pno12, cs pns12 j po12 n2 p-acp np1 p-acp po12 n2 p-acp d j. (38) sermon (DIV2) 909 Page 435
7817 Fly to him for pardon, and endeavour even in this thing to perfect holiness; Fly to him for pardon, and endeavour even in this thing to perfect holiness; n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp n1, cc vvi av p-acp d n1 p-acp j n1; (38) sermon (DIV2) 909 Page 435
7818 and that bringeth me to the last thing I have to do, viz. To offer you my Advice in order to the bringing up of your hearts to this just valuation and remembrance of these Loves of Christ. and that brings me to the last thing I have to do, viz. To offer you my advice in order to the bringing up of your hearts to this just valuation and remembrance of these Loves of christ. cc d vvz pno11 p-acp dt ord n1 pns11 vhb pc-acp vdi, n1 pc-acp vvi pn22 po11 n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt vvg a-acp pp-f po22 n2 p-acp d j n1 cc n1 pp-f d vvz pp-f np1. (38) sermon (DIV2) 909 Page 435
7819 1. Labour to understand them. We can meditate upon nothing, but what we have some notion of, we can remember nothing but what we have had some notion of. 1. Labour to understand them. We can meditate upon nothing, but what we have Some notion of, we can Remember nothing but what we have had Some notion of. crd n1 p-acp vvb pno32. pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pix, cc-acp r-crq pns12 vhb d n1 pp-f, pns12 vmb vvi pix cc-acp r-crq pns12 vhb vhn d n1 pp-f. (38) sermon (DIV2) 910 Page 435
7820 There are the loves of God, and the loves of Christ, indeed the loves of Christ, are the loves of him who thought it no robbery to be equal with the Father, who is God over all, blessed for ever; There Are the loves of God, and the loves of christ, indeed the loves of christ, Are the loves of him who Thought it no robbery to be equal with the Father, who is God over all, blessed for ever; pc-acp vbr dt n2 pp-f np1, cc dt n2 pp-f np1, av dt n2 pp-f np1, vbr dt n2 pp-f pno31 r-crq vvd pn31 dx n1 pc-acp vbi j-jn p-acp dt n1, r-crq vbz np1 p-acp d, vvn p-acp av; (38) sermon (DIV2) 910 Page 435
7821 but by the loves of Christ, I mean the kindness which floweth to us, from Christ as God-man, united in one Person as our Mediator. but by the loves of christ, I mean the kindness which flows to us, from christ as God-man, united in one Person as our Mediator. cc-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, pns11 vvb dt n1 r-crq vvz p-acp pno12, p-acp np1 p-acp n1, vvn p-acp crd n1 p-acp po12 n1. (38) sermon (DIV2) 910 Page 436
7822 There is a love and kindness which floweth to us from the providence of God, working either more generally, There is a love and kindness which flows to us from the providence of God, working either more generally, pc-acp vbz dt n1 cc n1 r-crq vvz p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvg d av-dc av-j, (38) sermon (DIV2) 910 Page 436
7823 and extending to all, or more specially towards some. and extending to all, or more specially towards Some. cc vvg p-acp d, cc av-dc av-j p-acp d. (38) sermon (DIV2) 910 Page 436
7824 There is also a love and kindness, which floweth from Christ as our Redeemer, Mediator, Saviour. There is also a love and kindness, which flows from christ as our Redeemer, Mediator, Saviour. pc-acp vbz av dt n1 cc n1, r-crq vvz p-acp np1 p-acp po12 n1, n1, n1. (38) sermon (DIV2) 910 Page 436
7825 Both these loves are to be remembred, but the latter more especially are called the loves of Christ; Both these loves Are to be remembered, but the latter more especially Are called the loves of christ; d d n2 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn, cc-acp dt d av-dc av-j vbr vvn dt n2 pp-f np1; (38) sermon (DIV2) 910 Page 436
7826 understand the loves of God in the effluxes of his good providence. More especially understand the loves of Christ as the Saviour of Man: understand the loves of God in the Effluxes of his good providence. More especially understand the loves of christ as the Saviour of Man: vvb dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 j n1. av-dc av-j vvb dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (38) sermon (DIV2) 910 Page 436
7848 and experienced it, an interest, and property in the love of another, that is it which gives it an impression upon our Souls; and experienced it, an Interest, and property in the love of Another, that is it which gives it an impression upon our Souls; cc vvd pn31, dt n1, cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn, cst vbz pn31 r-crq vvz pn31 dt n1 p-acp po12 n2; (38) sermon (DIV2) 913 Page 437
7827 there are also some of these more common to others, some more special to some. Of the first sort are the Gospel, and the publication of it to us; there Are also Some of these more Common to Others, Some more special to Some. Of the First sort Are the Gospel, and the publication of it to us; a-acp vbr av d pp-f d dc j p-acp n2-jn, d dc j p-acp d. pp-f dt ord n1 vbr dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp pno12; (38) sermon (DIV2) 910 Page 436
7828 of the latter sort are those effects of grace which are wrought in us, in the justification of our Souls, the change of our hearts, the renovation of our natures, the strengthenings, quicknings, of the latter sort Are those effects of grace which Are wrought in us, in the justification of our Souls, the change of our hearts, the renovation of our nature's, the strengthenings, quickenings, pp-f dt d n1 vbr d n2 pp-f n1 r-crq vbr vvn p-acp pno12, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, dt n2-vvg, n2-vvg, (38) sermon (DIV2) 910 Page 436
7829 and consolations of the Spirit of Christ. and consolations of the Spirit of christ. cc n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (38) sermon (DIV2) 910 Page 436
7830 Labour to understand all your good things, as coming from the hand of God, and to understand the kindness of God in them, see your good things as mercies, Labour to understand all your good things, as coming from the hand of God, and to understand the kindness of God in them, see your good things as Mercies, n1 pc-acp vvi d po22 j n2, c-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32, vvb po22 j n2 c-acp n2, (38) sermon (DIV2) 910 Page 436
7831 as Divine gifts, and then study them; 1. In the suitableness of them to your States. as Divine Gifts, and then study them; 1. In the suitableness of them to your States. c-acp j-jn n2, cc av vvb pno32; crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp po22 n2. (38) sermon (DIV2) 910 Page 436
7832 In this lies the nature of all good; In this lies the nature of all good; p-acp d vvz dt n1 pp-f d j; (38) sermon (DIV2) 911 Page 436
7833 from this must be judged the degrees and measures of good that are in every grateful thing. from this must be judged the Degrees and measures of good that Are in every grateful thing. p-acp d vmb vbi vvn dt n2 cc n2 pp-f j cst vbr p-acp d j n1. (38) sermon (DIV2) 911 Page 436
7834 2. In the freeness of them; Freeness is indeed of the nature of grace; 2. In the freeness of them; Freeness is indeed of the nature of grace; crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32; n1 vbz av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1; (38) sermon (DIV2) 912 Page 436
7835 take away freeness, and you take away the nature of grace, which must flow freely without any merit in the creature, take away freeness, and you take away the nature of grace, which must flow freely without any merit in the creature, vvb av n1, cc pn22 vvb av dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vmb vvi av-j p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1, (38) sermon (DIV2) 912 Page 436
7836 or it is no more grace but debt; no more love but justice. If you understand not Christ's Loves, it is impossible you should duly remember them. or it is no more grace but debt; no more love but Justice. If you understand not Christ's Loves, it is impossible you should duly Remember them. cc pn31 vbz dx dc n1 p-acp n1; dx dc n1 p-acp n1. cs pn22 vvb xx npg1 vvz, pn31 vbz j pn22 vmd av-jn vvb pno32. (38) sermon (DIV2) 912 Page 436
7837 2. Labour for to find the experience of the Loves of Christ, in the best, and most salvifi•k manifestations. 2. Labour for to find the experience of the Loves of christ, in the best, and most salvifi•k manifestations. crd n1 c-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt vvz pp-f np1, p-acp dt js, cc av-ds j n2. (38) sermon (DIV2) 913 Page 436
7838 There is a love of God seen in giving us our Wine) for it is God that gives us our Corn, and Wine, and Oil, There is a love of God seen in giving us our Wine) for it is God that gives us our Corn, and Wine, and Oil, pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 vvn p-acp vvg pno12 po12 n1) p-acp pn31 vbz np1 cst vvz pno12 po12 n1, cc n1, cc n1, (38) sermon (DIV2) 913 Page 436
7839 and multiplies our Silver and Gold. and multiplies our Silver and Gold. cc vvz po12 n1 cc n1. (38) sermon (DIV2) 913 Page 436
7840 We must look for higher things then these, or else it is impossible we should remember them more then these. We must look for higher things then these, or Else it is impossible we should Remember them more then these. pns12 vmb vvi p-acp jc n2 cs d, cc av pn31 vbz j pns12 vmd vvi pno32 av-dc cs d. (38) sermon (DIV2) 913 Page 436
7841 The best manifestations of love must be discerned in the giving us those things which more suit our state, The best manifestations of love must be discerned in the giving us those things which more suit our state, dt js n2 pp-f n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt vvg pno12 d n2 r-crq n1 vvb po12 n1, (38) sermon (DIV2) 913 Page 436
7842 and are suitable to greater wants. Neither shall we effectually remember these, till we find we have a propriety in them. and Are suitable to greater Wants. Neither shall we effectually Remember these, till we find we have a propriety in them. cc vbr j pc-acp jc n2. av-d vmb pns12 av-j vvb d, c-acp pns12 vvb pns12 vhb dt n1 p-acp pno32. (38) sermon (DIV2) 913 Page 436
7843 You will upon experience in all things find, that it is propriety which gives us the sweetness in any good thing. You will upon experience in all things find, that it is propriety which gives us the sweetness in any good thing. pn22 vmb p-acp n1 p-acp d n2 vvi, cst pn31 vbz n1 r-crq vvz pno12 dt n1 p-acp d j n1. (38) sermon (DIV2) 913 Page 436
7844 Supposs a brave and noble House or Estate, we may look upon it, and admire it, Supposs a brave and noble House or Estate, we may look upon it, and admire it, np1 dt j cc j n1 cc n1, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pn31, cc vvb pn31, (38) sermon (DIV2) 913 Page 437
7845 and it may please us, but it is propriety in such an estate that must make it sweet, and pleasant to us. and it may please us, but it is propriety in such an estate that must make it sweet, and pleasant to us. cc pn31 vmb vvi pno12, cc-acp pn31 vbz n1 p-acp d dt n1 cst vmb vvi pn31 j, cc j p-acp pno12. (38) sermon (DIV2) 913 Page 437
7846 We may have a kind of love for a Prince, of whom we hear, that he is just and merciful, and endowed with many other qualities acceptable to humane nature, We may have a kind of love for a Prince, of whom we hear, that he is just and merciful, and endowed with many other qualities acceptable to humane nature, pns12 vmb vhi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, pp-f ro-crq pns12 vvb, cst pns31 vbz j cc j, cc vvn p-acp d j-jn n2 j p-acp j n1, (38) sermon (DIV2) 913 Page 437
7847 but we shall not much delight in him, nor remember his love, until our selves have in some measure tasted, but we shall not much delight in him, nor Remember his love, until our selves have in Some measure tasted, cc-acp pns12 vmb xx d n1 p-acp pno31, ccx vvi po31 n1, c-acp po12 n2 vhb p-acp d n1 vvn, (38) sermon (DIV2) 913 Page 437
7849 God hath commended his love to the world, in sending Christ to die for sinners, Christ hath commended his love to them, in coming into the world, God hath commended his love to the world, in sending christ to die for Sinners, christ hath commended his love to them, in coming into the world, np1 vhz vvn po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp vvg np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n2, np1 vhz vvn po31 n1 p-acp pno32, p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1, (38) sermon (DIV2) 913 Page 437
7850 and dying for them, not for all, but for those that shall believe in him; and dying for them, not for all, but for those that shall believe in him; cc vvg p-acp pno32, xx p-acp d, cc-acp p-acp d cst vmb vvi p-acp pno31; (38) sermon (DIV2) 913 Page 437
7851 men may talk of this love of Christ, and use their Rhetorick a little about it, in the magnifying of it, men may talk of this love of christ, and use their Rhetoric a little about it, in the magnifying of it, n2 vmb vvi pp-f d n1 pp-f np1, cc vvi po32 n1 dt j p-acp pn31, p-acp dt vvg pp-f pn31, (38) sermon (DIV2) 913 Page 437
7852 but till their own Souls come to be washed with this blood, till they come to have their iniquities forgiven, but till their own Souls come to be washed with this blood, till they come to have their iniquities forgiven, cc-acp c-acp po32 d n2 vvb pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n1, c-acp pns32 vvb pc-acp vhi po32 n2 vvn, (38) sermon (DIV2) 913 Page 437
7853 and their sins covered, it is not to be expected that his love should affect them much, and their Sins covered, it is not to be expected that his love should affect them much, cc po32 n2 vvn, pn31 vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn cst po31 n1 vmd vvi pno32 d, (38) sermon (DIV2) 913 Page 437
7854 or sink any thing deep into their Souls, so as to be revived by any effectual remembrance. or sink any thing deep into their Souls, so as to be revived by any effectual remembrance. cc vvi d n1 j-jn p-acp po32 n2, av c-acp pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d j n1. (38) sermon (DIV2) 913 Page 437
7855 3. Would you remember the loves of Christ as you ought to do, more then Wine, Set then your selves, sometimes for soliloquy, and meditation. When the Sound of the Gofpel passeth into our ears, we receive a little of it, 3. Would you Remember the loves of christ as you ought to do, more then Wine, Set then your selves, sometime for soliloquy, and meditation. When the Found of the Gospel passes into our ears, we receive a little of it, crd vmd pn22 vvi dt n2 pp-f np1 c-acp pn22 vmd pc-acp vdi, av-dc cs n1, vvb av po22 n2, av p-acp n1, cc n1. c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz p-acp po12 n2, pns12 vvb dt j pp-f pn31, (38) sermon (DIV2) 914 Page 437
7856 but transient things affect not much, nor leave any great impressions upon us. but Transient things affect not much, nor leave any great impressions upon us. cc-acp j n2 vvb xx av-d, ccx vvi d j n2 p-acp pno12. (38) sermon (DIV2) 914 Page 437
7857 Meditation upon a Subject is the Souls standing, and dwelling upon it, it is like the digestion of our food, there is nothing can be conceived, a more rational means to affect the Soul with any thing; Meditation upon a Subject is the Souls standing, and Dwelling upon it, it is like the digestion of our food, there is nothing can be conceived, a more rational means to affect the Soul with any thing; n1 p-acp dt j-jn vbz dt n2 vvg, cc vvg p-acp pn31, pn31 vbz av-j dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, pc-acp vbz pix vmb vbi vvn, dt av-dc j n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp d n1; (38) sermon (DIV2) 914 Page 437
7858 or to make it fit for the memory to reflect upon, then meditation. One great reason why we remember the loves of Christ no better, or to make it fit for the memory to reflect upon, then meditation. One great reason why we Remember the loves of christ no better, cc pc-acp vvi pn31 j p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp, av n1. crd j n1 c-crq pns12 vvb dt n2 pp-f np1 av-dx av-jc, (38) sermon (DIV2) 914 Page 437
7859 nor more, is because we are not at leisure; nor more, is Because we Are not At leisure; ccx av-dc, vbz c-acp pns12 vbr xx p-acp n1; (38) sermon (DIV2) 914 Page 437
7860 our heads are so unreasonably full of wordly cares, and employments, the cares of the world so choke, our Heads Are so unreasonably full of wordly Cares, and employments, the Cares of the world so choke, po12 n2 vbr av av-j j pp-f j n2, cc n2, dt n2 pp-f dt n1 av vvi, (38) sermon (DIV2) 914 Page 437
7861 and fill up our thoughts, that we have no leisure to meditate, or stand upon the thoughts of Christs loves, or any spiritual objects. and fill up our thoughts, that we have no leisure to meditate, or stand upon the thoughts of Christ loves, or any spiritual objects. cc vvb a-acp po12 n2, cst pns12 vhb dx n1 pc-acp vvi, cc vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2, cc d j n2. (38) sermon (DIV2) 914 Page 437
7862 Would Christians allow themselves more time to fix their thoughts upon spiritual objects, to pierce into the depths of divine love, to consider what Christ hath done for them in particular, they would better remember them. Would Christians allow themselves more time to fix their thoughts upon spiritual objects, to pierce into the depths of divine love, to Consider what christ hath done for them in particular, they would better Remember them. vmd np1 vvi px32 av-dc n1 pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp j n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f j-jn n1, pc-acp vvi r-crq np1 vhz vdn p-acp pno32 p-acp j, pns32 vmd vvi vvi pno32. (38) sermon (DIV2) 914 Page 437
7863 4. Take heed of any wilful sinnings against his love. 4. Take heed of any wilful sinnings against his love. crd vvb n1 pp-f d j n2 p-acp po31 n1. (38) sermon (DIV2) 915 Page 437
7864 Sinning (as I told you before) is usually set out in Scripture, under the notion of a forgetting God, and forgetting his loves, Psal. 78. 11. Psal. 106. 13, 21. the committing of sin frequently, is like the continual dropping of water upon a thing, which washeth, Sinning (as I told you before) is usually Set out in Scripture, under the notion of a forgetting God, and forgetting his loves, Psalm 78. 11. Psalm 106. 13, 21. the committing of since frequently, is like the continual dropping of water upon a thing, which washes, vvg (c-acp pns11 vvd pn22 a-acp) vbz av-j vvn av p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt vvg np1, cc vvg po31 n2, np1 crd crd np1 crd crd, crd av vvg pp-f n1 av-j, vbz av-j dt j vvg pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vvz, (38) sermon (DIV2) 915 Page 438
7865 and weareth out impressions upon it. and weareth out impressions upon it. cc vvz av n2 p-acp pn31. (38) sermon (DIV2) 915 Page 438
7866 Besides it is natural to us, not to desire, or to be willing to remember the kindness of a friend, whose kindness we have abused. Beside it is natural to us, not to desire, or to be willing to Remember the kindness of a friend, whose kindness we have abused. p-acp pn31 vbz j p-acp pno12, xx pc-acp vvi, cc pc-acp vbi j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, rg-crq n1 pns12 vhb vvn. (38) sermon (DIV2) 915 Page 438
7867 Sin puts the tast of Christs love out of the Soul. A remembrance of Christs love, since puts the taste of Christ love out of the Soul. A remembrance of Christ love, n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 av pp-f dt n1 dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, (38) sermon (DIV2) 915 Page 438
7868 so as to be in any measure duly affected with it, is incompetent with wilful and presumptuous sinning. so as to be in any measure duly affected with it, is incompetent with wilful and presumptuous sinning. av c-acp pc-acp vbi p-acp d n1 av-jn vvn p-acp pn31, vbz j p-acp j cc j vvg. (38) sermon (DIV2) 915 Page 438
7869 None but the holy, and heavenly Soul remembreth the loves of Christ. None but the holy, and heavenly Soul Remember the loves of christ. pix p-acp dt j, cc j n1 vvz dt n2 pp-f np1. (38) sermon (DIV2) 915 Page 438
7870 5. Lastly, Wait upon God in ordinances, in hearing the Word, in the Holy Sacrament of his Supper. 5. Lastly, Wait upon God in ordinances, in hearing the Word, in the Holy Sacrament of his Supper. crd ord, vvb p-acp np1 p-acp n2, p-acp vvg dt n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1. (38) sermon (DIV2) 916 Page 438
7871 The ordinances of the Gospel are not only means of grace, but great helps to Christians memory, as to Christs loves; The ordinances of the Gospel Are not only means of grace, but great helps to Christians memory, as to Christ loves; dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr xx av-j n2 pp-f n1, p-acp j n2 p-acp np1 n1, c-acp p-acp npg1 n2; (38) sermon (DIV2) 916 Page 438
7872 we preach a Christ crucified, there his loves come to our ears, in the Supper you have a representation of a Christ crucified, there his loves, his dying love is set before your Eyes, both are helps to the mind of that man or woman, who desireth to feed his thoughts upon the loves of Christ. we preach a christ Crucified, there his loves come to our ears, in the Supper you have a representation of a christ Crucified, there his loves, his dying love is Set before your Eyes, both Are helps to the mind of that man or woman, who Desires to feed his thoughts upon the loves of christ. pns12 vvb dt np1 vvd, a-acp po31 n2 vvn p-acp po12 n2, p-acp dt n1 pn22 vhb dt n1 pp-f dt np1 vvd, a-acp po31 n2, po31 j-vvg n1 vbz vvn p-acp po22 n2, d vbr n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 cc n1, r-crq vvz pc-acp vvi po31 n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. (38) sermon (DIV2) 916 Page 438
7873 But to shut up all, Pray, that is a general prescription in order to the obtaining of any mercy from the hand of God; But to shut up all, Pray, that is a general prescription in order to the obtaining of any mercy from the hand of God; p-acp pc-acp vvi a-acp d, vvb, cst vbz dt j n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (38) sermon (DIV2) 916 Page 438
7874 amongst other blessed effects of the holy Spirit of God, promised by Christ to his Disciples, this was one, John 14. 26. He shall bring to your remembrance the things which you have heard of me, it is the influence of the Spirit of grace, that quickneth, among other blessed effects of the holy Spirit of God, promised by christ to his Disciples, this was one, John 14. 26. He shall bring to your remembrance the things which you have herd of me, it is the influence of the Spirit of grace, that Quickeneth, p-acp j-jn j-vvn n2 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1, vvn p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n2, d vbds pi, np1 crd crd pns31 vmb vvi p-acp po22 n1 dt n2 r-crq pn22 vhb vvn pp-f pno11, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, cst vvz, (38) sermon (DIV2) 916 Page 438
7875 and inableth us to bring Christs love to our remembrance, our Saviour hath taught us how to obtain this blessed remembrancer, Luke 11. 13. He giveth his holy Spirit to them that ask him. and enableth us to bring Christ love to our remembrance, our Saviour hath taught us how to obtain this blessed remembrancer, Lycia 11. 13. He gives his holy Spirit to them that ask him. cc vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi npg1 n1 p-acp po12 n1, po12 n1 vhz vvn pno12 c-crq pc-acp vvi d j-vvn n1, av crd crd pns31 vvz po31 j n1 p-acp pno32 cst vvb pno31. (38) sermon (DIV2) 916 Page 438
7876 Sermon XXX. Cant. 1. 4. The Ʋpright love thee. Or Heb. Ʋprightnesses love thee. STill it is the Spouse that speaketh. Sermon XXX. Cant 1. 4. The Ʋpright love thee. Or Hebrew Ʋprightnesses love thee. STill it is the Spouse that speaks. n1 np1. np1 crd crd dt n1 vvb pno21. cc np1 n2 vvb pno21. av pn31 vbz dt n1 cst vvz. (39) sermon (DIV2) 916 Page 439
7877 She had prayed, Draw me, and promised, that being drawn, both she and others would run after Christ. She had received a gracious answer to her prayer. The King had brought her into his Chambers. She had prayed, Draw me, and promised, that being drawn, both she and Others would run After christ. She had received a gracious answer to her prayer. The King had brought her into his Chambers. pns31 vhd vvn, vvb pno11, cc j-vvn, cst vbg vvn, av-d pns31 cc n2-jn vmd vvi p-acp np1. pns31 vhd vvn dt j vvb p-acp po31 n1. dt n1 vhd vvn pno31 p-acp po31 n2. (39) sermon (DIV2) 917 Page 439
7878 In this she hath Triumphed, We will be glad, and rejoice in thee. In this she hath Triumphed, We will be glad, and rejoice in thee. p-acp d pns31 vhz vvd, pns12 vmb vbi j, cc vvi p-acp pno21. (39) sermon (DIV2) 917 Page 439
7879 For this she hath covenanted that she would remember the Loves of her Beloved, more then all the pleasant, For this she hath covenanted that she would Remember the Loves of her beloved, more then all the pleasant, p-acp d pns31 vhz vvn cst pns31 vmd vvi dt vvz pp-f po31 j-vvn, av-dc cs d dt j, (39) sermon (DIV2) 917 Page 439
7880 or profitable things in the world, Which she expresseth under the Metaphoricall notion of Wine. Now lest any should say to her, or profitable things in the world, Which she Expresses under the Metaphorical notion of Wine. Now lest any should say to her, cc j n2 p-acp dt n1, r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1. av cs d vmd vvi p-acp pno31, (39) sermon (DIV2) 917 Page 439
7881 Why so fond (O thou fairest amongst women?) to justify her self in this rapture of Joy, this extacy of love she may be conceived to add these words. Why so found (Oh thou Fairest among women?) to justify her self in this rapture of Joy, this ecstasy of love she may be conceived to add these words. uh-crq av j (uh pns21 js p-acp n2?) pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, d n1 pp-f n1 pns31 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi d n2. (39) sermon (DIV2) 917 Page 439
7882 The upright love thee, or as the Hebrew is, Uprightnesses love thee the words may be variously rendred with consistency enough to the Grammar of the Hebrew text. The upright love thee, or as the Hebrew is, Uprightnesses love thee the words may be variously rendered with consistency enough to the Grammar of the Hebrew text. dt j n1 pno21, cc p-acp dt njp vbz, n2 vvb pno21 dt n2 vmb vbi av-j vvn p-acp n1 av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt njp n1. (39) sermon (DIV2) 917 Page 439
7883 1. Uprightnesses [ or right things ] love thee. The Same word is used Psal. 17. 2. Thine eyes shall behold right things NONLATINALPHABET comes from NONLATINALPHABET to be right, or to appear so. 1. Uprightnesses [ or right things ] love thee. The Same word is used Psalm 17. 2. Thine eyes shall behold right things comes from to be right, or to appear so. crd vvz [ cc j-jn n2 ] vvb pno21. dt d n1 vbz vvn np1 crd crd po21 n2 vmb vvi j-jn n2 vvz p-acp pc-acp vbi j-jn, cc pc-acp vvi av. (39) sermon (DIV2) 918 Page 439
7884 The word is used in the form that it is here, Psal. 9. 9. He shall judge the World in righteousness and the People NONLATINALPHABET in uprightnesses. The word is used in the from that it is Here, Psalm 9. 9. He shall judge the World in righteousness and the People in Uprightnesses. dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 cst pn31 vbz av, np1 crd crd pns31 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp n1 cc dt n1 p-acp n2. (39) sermon (DIV2) 918 Page 439
7885 It is used Prov. 1. 3. Is. 33. 15. Prov. 2. 9. Psal. 75. 2. If we expound the phrase (as it is literally) according to the abstract, Righteousnesses, It is used Curae 1. 3. Is. 33. 15. Curae 2. 9. Psalm 75. 2. If we expound the phrase (as it is literally) according to the abstract, Righteousness, pn31 vbz vvn np1 crd crd np1 crd crd np1 crd crd np1 crd crd cs pns12 vvb dt n1 (c-acp pn31 vbz av-j) vvg p-acp dt n-jn, n2, (39) sermon (DIV2) 918 Page 439
7886 or Right things, the Question will be whether it should be read as in the Nominative case, Uprightnesses love thee, or as in the Oblique case (which the Heb. prefix seems to import) In Uprightnesses they love thee, accordingly the sense will be very different, or Right things, the Question will be whither it should be read as in the Nominative case, Uprightnesses love thee, or as in the Oblique case (which the Hebrew prefix seems to import) In Uprightnesses they love thee, accordingly the sense will be very different, cc j-jn n2, dt n1 vmb vbi c-crq pn31 vmd vbi vvn a-acp p-acp dt j n1, n2 vvb pno21, cc c-acp p-acp dt j n1 (r-crq dt np1 n1 vvz pc-acp vvi) p-acp n2 pns32 vvb pno21, av-vvg av n1 vmb vbi av j, (39) sermon (DIV2) 918 Page 439
7887 for if we read it, as in the Nominative case, the import of it seems to be, to set out the Excellency of her beloved as he who was the very seat of all excellent things, in whom did all fulness dwell, even the fulness of the God-head, all righteousness, all Equity, whatsoever is good. for if we read it, as in the Nominative case, the import of it seems to be, to Set out the Excellency of her Beloved as he who was the very seat of all excellent things, in whom did all fullness dwell, even the fullness of the Godhead, all righteousness, all Equity, whatsoever is good. c-acp cs pns12 vvb pn31, c-acp p-acp dt j n1, dt n1 pp-f pn31 vvz pc-acp vbi, pc-acp vvi av dt n1 pp-f po31 j-vvn c-acp pns31 r-crq vbds dt j n1 pp-f d j n2, p-acp r-crq vdd d n1 vvi, av dt n1 pp-f dt n1, d n1, d n1, r-crq vbz j. (39) sermon (DIV2) 918 Page 439
7888 If we read it as in the Ablative case (as the prefix in the Hebrew seemeth to guide us) The import of it seems to be to express to us the nature of the Saints love to God, which is not in word, or in tongue onely, but in deed, and in truth, in uprightnesses, that is (as Buxtorf expoundeth it) Rectissime, fortiter, most intirely, intensely sincerely, thus I say it denoteth the truth, If we read it as in the Ablative case (as the prefix in the Hebrew seems to guide us) The import of it seems to be to express to us the nature of the Saints love to God, which is not in word, or in tongue only, but in deed, and in truth, in Uprightnesses, that is (as Buxtorf expoundeth it) Rectissime, fortiter, most entirely, intensely sincerely, thus I say it denoteth the truth, cs pns12 vvb pn31 a-acp p-acp dt j n1 (c-acp dt n1 p-acp dt njp vvz pc-acp vvi pno12) dt n1 pp-f pn31 vvz pc-acp vbi pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12 dt n1 pp-f dt n2 vvb p-acp np1, r-crq vbz xx p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1 av-j, p-acp p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1, p-acp n2, cst vbz (c-acp np1 vvz pn31) fw-la, fw-la, av-ds av-j, av-j av-j, av pns11 vvb pn31 vvz dt n1, (39) sermon (DIV2) 918 Page 440
7889 and reality of the believing Souls love to Christ. and reality of the believing Souls love to christ. cc n1 pp-f dt j-vvg n2 vvb p-acp np1. (39) sermon (DIV2) 918 Page 440
7890 2. But our translators have thought fit to translate it otherwise conceiving the abstract here put for the concrete, Uprightnesses, for upright men possessed of uprightness, this is very usual in the Hebrew dialect, and indeed in most languages; so the sense is this: 2. But our translators have Thought fit to translate it otherwise conceiving the abstract Here put for the concrete, Uprightnesses, for upright men possessed of uprightness, this is very usual in the Hebrew dialect, and indeed in most languages; so the sense is this: crd p-acp po12 n2 vhb vvn j pc-acp vvi pn31 av vvg dt j-jn av vvd p-acp dt j, n2, p-acp av-j n2 vvn pp-f n1, d vbz av j p-acp dt njp n1, cc av p-acp ds n2; av dt n1 vbz d: (39) sermon (DIV2) 919 Page 440
7891 Do not wonder, that I love Christ, and am so affected, with the injoyment of him, there is never an upright Soul in the world but loves him, all upright Souls love him; Thus the Proposition is plain. Propos. Upright Souls love Christ. Do not wonder, that I love christ, and am so affected, with the enjoyment of him, there is never an upright Soul in the world but loves him, all upright Souls love him; Thus the Proposition is plain. Propos. Upright Souls love christ. vdb xx vvi, cst pns11 vvb np1, cc vbm av vvn, p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31, pc-acp vbz av-x dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 cc-acp vvz pno31, d j n2 vvb pno31; av dt n1 vbz j. np1 av-j n2 vvb np1. (39) sermon (DIV2) 919 Page 440
7892 To this I shall Speak in my ordinary method by Explication, Confirmation, & Application. To this I shall Speak in my ordinary method by Explication, Confirmation, & Application. p-acp d pns11 vmb vvi p-acp po11 j n1 p-acp n1, n1, cc n1. (39) sermon (DIV2) 920 Page 440
7893 Under the first, I shall give you the true notion of Uprightness and an üpright soul, Under the First, I shall give you the true notion of Uprightness and an üpright soul, p-acp dt ord, pns11 vmb vvi pn22 dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc dt j n1, (39) sermon (DIV2) 920 Page 440
7894 & shew you in what sense the Proposition is true. & show you in what sense the Proposition is true. cc vvb pn22 p-acp r-crq n1 dt n1 vbz j. (39) sermon (DIV2) 920 Page 440
7895 The Question may well be propounded, Who is the upright, who is the righteous man? For the Psalmist tells us, The Question may well be propounded, Who is the upright, who is the righteous man? For the Psalmist tells us, dt n1 vmb av vbi vvn, r-crq vbz dt av-j, r-crq vbz dt j n1? p-acp dt n1 vvz pno12, (39) sermon (DIV2) 921 Page 440
7896 & the Apostle, Rom. 3. confirmeth it, There is none righteous, no not one, and although God at first made man upright Eccles. 7. 29. Yet the world is so warped, by men seeking out to themselves inventions, that the prophet Micah, 7. 2. Tells us, there is none upright amongst men. & the Apostle, Rom. 3. confirmeth it, There is none righteous, no not one, and although God At First made man upright Eccles. 7. 29. Yet the world is so warped, by men seeking out to themselves Inventions, that the Prophet micah, 7. 2. Tells us, there is none upright among men. cc dt n1, np1 crd vvz pn31, a-acp vbz pix j, uh-dx xx crd, cc cs np1 p-acp ord vvd n1 av-j np1 crd crd av dt n1 vbz av vvn, p-acp n2 vvg av p-acp px32 n2, cst dt n1 np1, crd crd vvz pno12, a-acp vbz pix j p-acp n2. (39) sermon (DIV2) 921 Page 440
7897 To resolve this difficulty, I shall first give you two or three distinctions concerning righteousness, or uprightness, without which we shall hardly understand the true notion of an upright man. To resolve this difficulty, I shall First give you two or three Distinctions Concerning righteousness, or uprightness, without which we shall hardly understand the true notion of an upright man. pc-acp vvi d n1, pns11 vmb ord vvi pn22 crd cc crd n2 vvg n1, cc n1, p-acp r-crq pns12 vmb av vvi dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1. (39) sermon (DIV2) 921 Page 440
7898 1. There is an uprightness of heart. Psal. 32. 11. Shout for joy all you upright in heart; 1. There is an uprightness of heart. Psalm 32. 11. Shout for joy all you upright in heart; crd pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1. np1 crd crd n1 p-acp n1 d pn22 av-j p-acp n1; (39) sermon (DIV2) 922 Page 440
7899 so Psal. 94. 11. Judgment shall return unto righteousness, and all the upright in heart shall follow it. so Psalm 94. 11. Judgement shall return unto righteousness, and all the upright in heart shall follow it. av np1 crd crd n1 vmb vvi p-acp n1, cc d dt av-j p-acp n1 vmb vvi pn31. (39) sermon (DIV2) 922 Page 440
7900 And there is an uprightness of way or conversation Prov. 29. 27. The upright in his way is an abomination; And there is an uprightness of Way or Conversation Curae 29. 27. The upright in his Way is an abomination; cc pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 np1 crd crd dt j p-acp po31 n1 vbz dt n1; (39) sermon (DIV2) 922 Page 440
7901 so• Psal. 37. 14. The wicked man seeketh to slay such as be of upright conversation. so• Psalm 37. 14. The wicked man seeks to slay such as be of upright Conversation. n1 np1 crd crd dt j n1 vvz pc-acp vvi d a-acp vbi pp-f j n1. (39) sermon (DIV2) 922 Page 440
7902 Indeed it is true, there is no man, who is upright in his heart, but he will also be upright in his way, for the upright directeth his way, Prov. 21. 29. but there is a seeming uprightness of way, Indeed it is true, there is no man, who is upright in his heart, but he will also be upright in his Way, for the upright directeth his Way, Curae 21. 29. but there is a seeming uprightness of Way, av pn31 vbz j, pc-acp vbz dx n1, r-crq vbz av-j p-acp po31 n1, p-acp pns31 vmb av vbi av-j p-acp po31 n1, p-acp dt av-j vvz po31 n1, np1 crd crd p-acp a-acp vbz dt j-vvg n1 pp-f n1, (39) sermon (DIV2) 922 Page 440
7903 when the heart is not upright with God. when the heart is not upright with God. c-crq dt n1 vbz xx av-j p-acp np1. (39) sermon (DIV2) 922 Page 440
7904 Prov. 14. 12. There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. Curae 14. 12. There is a Way which seems right unto a man, but the end thereof Are the ways of death. np1 crd crd pc-acp vbz dt n1 r-crq vvz j-jn p-acp dt n1, cc-acp dt n1 av vbr dt n2 pp-f n1. (39) sermon (DIV2) 922 Page 440
7905 The Proposition must be understood of such as are upright not in their way only seemingly, The Proposition must be understood of such as Are upright not in their Way only seemingly, dt n1 vmb vbi vvn pp-f d c-acp vbr j xx p-acp po32 n1 j av-vvg, (39) sermon (DIV2) 922 Page 440
7906 but both in heart and in way. but both in heart and in Way. cc-acp d p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1. (39) sermon (DIV2) 922 Page 440
7907 2. Secondly there is a Legal, and there is an Evangelical righteousness or uprightness. The legal righteousness, or uprightness lyeth in a full and perfect conformity to the Law of God. 2. Secondly there is a Legal, and there is an Evangelical righteousness or uprightness. The Legal righteousness, or uprightness lies in a full and perfect conformity to the Law of God. crd ord pc-acp vbz dt j, cc pc-acp vbz dt np1 n1 cc n1. dt j n1, cc n1 vvz p-acp dt j cc j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (39) sermon (DIV2) 923 Page 441
7908 In this sense it is as true, That there is none righteous, no not one, none upright amongst men, as that there is none who liveth, In this sense it is as true, That there is none righteous, no not one, none upright among men, as that there is none who lives, p-acp d n1 pn31 vbz a-acp j, cst pc-acp vbz pix j, uh-dx xx crd, pix av-j p-acp n2, p-acp d pc-acp vbz pix r-crq vvz, (39) sermon (DIV2) 923 Page 441
7909 and sinneth not against God, for the least Flye maketh this box of ointment to stink; and Sinneth not against God, for the least Fly makes this box of ointment to stink; cc vvz xx p-acp np1, p-acp dt ds n1 vvz d n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi; (39) sermon (DIV2) 923 Page 441
7910 all Sin is crookedness, and the least crookedness spoileth this rightness. all since is crookedness, and the least crookedness spoileth this rightness. d n1 vbz n1, cc dt ds n1 vvz d n1. (39) sermon (DIV2) 923 Page 441
7911 But then there is an Evangelical righteousness, and uprightness, and thus every Soul, that is justified by grace through the imputation of Christs righteousness is a righteous Soul; But then there is an Evangelical righteousness, and uprightness, and thus every Soul, that is justified by grace through the imputation of Christ righteousness is a righteous Soul; p-acp av pc-acp vbz dt np1 n1, cc n1, cc av d n1, cst vbz vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 vbz dt j n1; (39) sermon (DIV2) 923 Page 441
7912 and every Soul that is Sanctifyed and renewed, the bent of which is towards God, and every Soul that is Sanctified and renewed, the bent of which is towards God, cc d n1 cst vbz j-vvn cc vvn, dt vvd pp-f r-crq vbz p-acp np1, (39) sermon (DIV2) 923 Page 441
7913 and whose heart is sincere before God, is an upright and righteous Soul. In this Sense, the upright heart is the Sincere heart. Thus David saith of himself, I was upright before him, 2 Sam. 22. 24. And God saith of Job, He is a perfect, and an upright man. and whose heart is sincere before God, is an upright and righteous Soul. In this Sense, the upright heart is the Sincere heart. Thus David Says of himself, I was upright before him, 2 Sam. 22. 24. And God Says of Job, He is a perfect, and an upright man. cc rg-crq n1 vbz j p-acp np1, vbz dt j cc j n1 p-acp d n1, dt av-j n1 vbz dt j n1. av np1 vvz pp-f px31, pns11 vbds av-j p-acp pno31, crd np1 crd crd cc np1 vvz pp-f n1, pns31 vbz dt j, cc dt j n1. (39) sermon (DIV2) 923 Page 441
7914 The Proposition must be understood of the latter, he that is Evangelically righteous, or upright; for there are none of the former upon the Earth, none that are legally righteous. 3. Thirdly. The Proposition must be understood of the latter, he that is Evangelically righteous, or upright; for there Are none of the former upon the Earth, none that Are legally righteous. 3. Thirdly. dt n1 vmb vbi vvn pp-f dt d, pns31 cst vbz av-j j, cc av-j; p-acp a-acp vbr pix pp-f dt j p-acp dt n1, pi cst vbr av-j j. crd ord. (39) sermon (DIV2) 923 Page 441
7915 As there are degrees of Sanctification, so there are degrees of uprightness. The text seems to speak of the highest degrees, Uprightnesses. It is very ordinary with the Hebrew to express the Superlative degree, by the plural number; besides this is Signified by putting the Abstract for the Concrete, we usually call men notoriously vile and wicked, by the Abstract names of vice, As there Are Degrees of Sanctification, so there Are Degrees of uprightness. The text seems to speak of the highest Degrees, Uprightnesses. It is very ordinary with the Hebrew to express the Superlative degree, by the plural number; beside this is Signified by putting the Abstract for the Concrete, we usually call men notoriously vile and wicked, by the Abstract names of vice, p-acp a-acp vbr n2 pp-f n1, av a-acp vbr n2 pp-f n1. dt n1 vvz pc-acp vvi pp-f dt js n2, n2. pn31 vbz av j p-acp dt njp pc-acp vvi dt j n1, p-acp dt j n1; p-acp d vbz vvn p-acp vvg dt n-jn p-acp dt j, pns12 av-j vvb n2 av-j j cc j, p-acp dt n-jn n2 pp-f n1, (39) sermon (DIV2) 924 Page 441
7916 and persons eminently good and virtuous, by the Abstract Names of virtue and goodness. and Persons eminently good and virtuous, by the Abstract Names of virtue and Goodness. cc n2 av-j j cc j, p-acp dt n-jn n2 pp-f n1 cc n1. (39) sermon (DIV2) 924 Page 441
7917 Those that are highest in grace, & who do most excel in holiness are fullest of love to Christ. Those that Are highest in grace, & who do most excel in holiness Are Fullest of love to christ. d cst vbr js p-acp n1, cc q-crq vdb ds vvi p-acp n1 vbr js pp-f n1 p-acp np1. (39) sermon (DIV2) 924 Page 441
7918 Love teacheth every Child of God, the weakest babe in grace to cry after Christ, Love Teaches every Child of God, the Weakest babe in grace to cry After christ, n1 vvz d n1 pp-f np1, dt js n1 p-acp n1 p-acp vvb p-acp np1, (39) sermon (DIV2) 924 Page 441
7919 and the grown Christian to delight in him, and to walk up and down in his name. and the grown Christian to delight in him, and to walk up and down in his name. cc dt vvn np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, cc p-acp vvb a-acp cc a-acp p-acp po31 n1. (39) sermon (DIV2) 924 Page 441
7920 Every righteous, every upright Soul loveth Christ, and that with a true, sincere love, though not in an equal degree, she (saith our Saviour) who hath much forgiven will love much. Having premised these distinctions, let me a little further inquire into the true Notion of these upright men, upright by this Evangelical rectitude. Every righteous, every upright Soul loves christ, and that with a true, sincere love, though not in an equal degree, she (Says our Saviour) who hath much forgiven will love much. Having premised these Distinctions, let me a little further inquire into the true Notion of these upright men, upright by this Evangelical rectitude. d j, d j n1 vvz np1, cc cst p-acp dt j, j n1, cs xx p-acp dt j-jn n1, pns31 (vvz po12 n1) r-crq vhz d vvn vmb vvi av-d. vhg vvn d n2, vvb pno11 dt j av-jc vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d j n2, av-j p-acp d np1 n1. (39) sermon (DIV2) 924 Page 441
7921 In short they are such as are justified, and Sanctified, made righteous through Christs righteousness imputed to them, In short they Are such as Are justified, and Sanctified, made righteous through Christ righteousness imputed to them, p-acp j pns32 vbr d c-acp vbr vvn, cc vvn, vvd j p-acp npg1 n1 vvn p-acp pno32, (39) sermon (DIV2) 925 Page 441
7922 & holy, through the Sanctification of his Spirit. 1. Such as are justified. This is the first thing requisite to an upright, right man, let the unjustified Soul, be what it will, do what it can, it cannot be upright, either in heart or way. Suppose a stick naturally crooked, you may pare it and paint, & holy, through the Sanctification of his Spirit. 1. Such as Are justified. This is the First thing requisite to an upright, right man, let the unjustified Soul, be what it will, do what it can, it cannot be upright, either in heart or Way. Suppose a stick naturally crooked, you may pare it and paint, cc j, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. crd d c-acp vbr vvn. d vbz dt ord n1 j p-acp dt av-j, j-jn n1, vvb dt vvn n1, vbb r-crq pn31 vmb, vdb r-crq pn31 vmb, pn31 vmbx vbi j, av-d p-acp n1 cc n1. vvb dt n1 av-j j, pn22 vmb vvi pn31 cc vvi, (39) sermon (DIV2) 925 Page 442
7923 and colour it, and cover its crookedness alittle, but until it hath been in the fire, and colour it, and cover its crookedness alittle, but until it hath been in the fire, cc vvi pn31, cc vvi po31 n1 av, cc-acp c-acp pn31 vhz vbn p-acp dt n1, (39) sermon (DIV2) 925 Page 442
7924 and bended right, it will be crooked still; and bent right, it will be crooked still; cc j-vvn n-jn, pn31 vmb vbi j av; (39) sermon (DIV2) 925 Page 442
7925 the natural man, the Soul not justified by grace, not washed with the blood of Christ may be pared by education, the natural man, the Soul not justified by grace, not washed with the blood of christ may be pared by education, dt j n1, dt n1 xx vvn p-acp n1, xx vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1, (39) sermon (DIV2) 925 Page 442
7926 and brought off from some flagitious, and enormous practices, he may be coloured, and painted over by some acts of moral vertue, and brought off from Some flagitious, and enormous practices, he may be coloured, and painted over by Some acts of moral virtue, cc vvd a-acp p-acp d j, cc j n2, pns31 vmb vbi vvn, cc vvn a-acp p-acp d n2 pp-f j n1, (39) sermon (DIV2) 925 Page 442
7927 and some formal performances of religious duties, but still in Gods Eye the Soul is a crooked Soul, and Some formal performances of religious duties, but still in God's Eye the Soul is a crooked Soul, cc d j n2 pp-f j n2, cc-acp av p-acp ng1 n1 dt n1 vbz dt j n1, (39) sermon (DIV2) 925 Page 442
7928 until the Lord hath made it right, till it be justified by faith. 2. To this uprightness is required not only justification, or the removal of the Souls guilt, until the Lord hath made it right, till it be justified by faith. 2. To this uprightness is required not only justification, or the removal of the Souls guilt, c-acp dt n1 vhz vvn pn31 av-jn, c-acp pn31 vbb vvn p-acp n1. crd p-acp d n1 vbz vvn xx av-j n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n2 n1, (39) sermon (DIV2) 925 Page 442
7929 and imputation of a righteousness, a perfect righteousness, but the sanctification of the heart, God never sanctifieth any, whom he doth not justify, and imputation of a righteousness, a perfect righteousness, but the sanctification of the heart, God never Sanctifieth any, whom he does not justify, cc n1 pp-f dt n1, dt j n1, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, np1 av-x vvz d, ro-crq pns31 vdz xx vvi, (39) sermon (DIV2) 925 Page 442
7930 hence no Soul can be said to be an upright Soul, that is not justified, hence no Soul can be said to be an upright Soul, that is not justified, av dx n1 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vbi dt j n1, cst vbz xx vvn, (39) sermon (DIV2) 925 Page 442
7931 nor doth the Lord at any time justify a Soul, but he at the same time also reneweth, and sanctifieth it; nor does the Lord At any time justify a Soul, but he At the same time also Reneweth, and Sanctifieth it; ccx vdz dt n1 p-acp d n1 vvi dt n1, cc-acp pns31 p-acp dt d n1 av vvz, cc vvz pn31; (39) sermon (DIV2) 925 Page 442
7932 hence the upright Soul must be a renewed, Sanctified Soul. But yet in regard our regeneration, and sanctification, is not as to degrees perfect, (though as to parts Divines say it is, that is, the whole man is renewed) it may be yet worthy to be inquired from what degrees of Regeneration, and Sanctification, a man may be denominated an upright man; the rectitude of any thing is to be judged from its conformity to some rule. hence the upright Soul must be a renewed, Sanctified Soul. But yet in regard our regeneration, and sanctification, is not as to Degrees perfect, (though as to parts Divines say it is, that is, the Whole man is renewed) it may be yet worthy to be inquired from what Degrees of Regeneration, and Sanctification, a man may be denominated an upright man; the rectitude of any thing is to be judged from its conformity to Some Rule. av dt j n1 vmb vbi dt j-vvn, j-vvn n1 p-acp av p-acp n1 po12 n1, cc n1, vbz xx c-acp p-acp n2 j, (c-acp c-acp p-acp n2 vvz vvb pn31 vbz, cst vbz, dt j-jn n1 vbz vvn) pn31 vmb vbi av j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp r-crq n2 pp-f n1, cc n1, dt n1 vmb vbi vvn dt av-j n1; dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po31 n1 p-acp d n1. (39) sermon (DIV2) 925 Page 442
7933 The rule of mans uprightness is the Lords Statutes, which are right, saith the Psalmist, Psal. 19. 8. holy, and spiritual, and just, and good, Rom. 7. Thy judgments are right, saith David, Psal. 119. 75. 128. It is said so of nothing else, The Rule of men uprightness is the lords Statutes, which Are right, Says the Psalmist, Psalm 19. 8. holy, and spiritual, and just, and good, Rom. 7. Thy Judgments Are right, Says David, Psalm 119. 75. 128. It is said so of nothing Else, dt n1 pp-f ng1 n1 vbz dt n2 n2, r-crq vbr j-jn, vvz dt n1, np1 crd crd j, cc j, cc j, cc j, np1 crd po21 n2 vbr j-jn, vvz np1, np1 crd crd crd pn31 vbz vvn av pp-f pix av, (39) sermon (DIV2) 925 Page 442
7934 so as from a conformity to this rule, must rightness, or uprightness be judged. And thus, so as from a conformity to this Rule, must rightness, or uprightness be judged. And thus, av c-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n1, vmb n1, cc n1 vbb vvn. cc av, (39) sermon (DIV2) 925 Page 442
7935 1. There is an uprightness of judgment, when the Soul judgeth according to truth, both concerning notions, and practices, when it judgeth aright concerning truth, and is not warped by error, and when it judgeth aright concerning the ways of God, 1. There is an uprightness of judgement, when the Soul Judgeth according to truth, both Concerning notions, and practices, when it Judgeth aright Concerning truth, and is not warped by error, and when it Judgeth aright Concerning the ways of God, crd pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, c-crq dt n1 vvz vvg p-acp n1, d vvg n2, cc n2, c-crq pn31 vvz av vvg n1, cc vbz xx vvn p-acp n1, cc c-crq pn31 vvz av vvg dt n2 pp-f np1, (39) sermon (DIV2) 926 Page 442
7936 then the Soul is upright, with respect to the understanding and judgment. then the Soul is upright, with respect to the understanding and judgement. cs dt n1 vbz j, p-acp n1 p-acp dt vvg cc n1. (39) sermon (DIV2) 926 Page 442
7937 2. There is an uprightness of the whole Soul, with respect to the scope and bent of it, when the heart of man doth not stand inclined, 2. There is an uprightness of the Whole Soul, with respect to the scope and bent of it, when the heart of man does not stand inclined, crd pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 cc vvn pp-f pn31, c-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vdz xx vvi vvn, (39) sermon (DIV2) 927 Page 442
7938 and bent to sin, but the Soul can say with David, I hate vain thoughts; and bent to since, but the Soul can say with David, I hate vain thoughts; cc vvn p-acp n1, cc-acp dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp np1, pns11 vvb j n2; (39) sermon (DIV2) 927 Page 442
7939 but thy law do I love, I hate every false way, &c. The man that in all his actions, designeth, but thy law do I love, I hate every false Way, etc. The man that in all his actions, designeth, cc-acp po21 n1 vdb pns11 vvb, pns11 vvb d j n1, av dt n1 cst p-acp d po31 n2, vvz, (39) sermon (DIV2) 927 Page 442
7940 and intendeth the honour and glory of God, and obedience to his will, though in many things he cometh short, and intends the honour and glory of God, and Obedience to his will, though in many things he comes short, cc vvz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, cc n1 p-acp po31 n1, cs p-acp d n2 pns31 vvz j, (39) sermon (DIV2) 927 Page 442
7941 and offendeth, yet this man is an upright man, his end, and general scope is right. and offends, yet this man is an upright man, his end, and general scope is right. cc vvz, av d n1 vbz dt av-j n1, po31 n1, cc j n1 vbz j-jn. (39) sermon (DIV2) 927 Page 442
7942 3. There is an uprightness of will; in this the uprightness of a mans intention discovereth itself, 3. There is an uprightness of will; in this the uprightness of a men intention Discovereth itself, crd pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1; p-acp d dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1 vvz px31, (39) sermon (DIV2) 928 Page 443
7943 when to will is present with the Soul, as St. Paul saith, Rom. 7. Though he wanteth a strength to perform; when to will is present with the Soul, as Saint Paul Says, Rom. 7. Though he Wants a strength to perform; c-crq p-acp n1 vbz j p-acp dt n1, p-acp n1 np1 vvz, np1 crd cs pns31 vvz dt n1 pc-acp vvi; (39) sermon (DIV2) 928 Page 443
7944 the man or woman in heart willeth the honour and glory of God, and this not by fits, but steadily, the man or woman in heart wills the honour and glory of God, and this not by fits, but steadily, dt n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 vvz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, cc d xx p-acp vvz, p-acp av-j, (39) sermon (DIV2) 928 Page 443
7945 and certainly, and is really unwilling to do any thing by which God may be dishonoured, and Certainly, and is really unwilling to do any thing by which God may be dishonoured, cc av-j, cc vbz av-j j pc-acp vdi d n1 p-acp r-crq np1 vmb vbi vvn, (39) sermon (DIV2) 928 Page 443
7946 though through ignorance he may offend, and through a natural impotency, not being able to love the Lord with all his heart, and strength, though through ignorance he may offend, and through a natural impotency, not being able to love the Lord with all his heart, and strength, cs p-acp n1 pns31 vmb vvi, cc p-acp dt j n1, xx vbg j pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp d po31 n1, cc n1, (39) sermon (DIV2) 928 Page 443
7947 yea, and through moral impotency, and a mixt infirmity, through the great power of temptations, whether from the seduction of lust, or the violent motions, and impressions of Satan. yea, and through moral impotency, and a mixed infirmity, through the great power of temptations, whither from the seduction of lust, or the violent motions, and impressions of Satan. uh, cc p-acp j n1, cc dt vvn n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2, cs p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt j n2, cc n2 pp-f np1. (39) sermon (DIV2) 928 Page 443
8327 and the men of the world. Though the Spouse of Christ be black, yet she is also comely. and the men of the world. Though the Spouse of christ be black, yet she is also comely. cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1. cs dt n1 pp-f np1 vbb j-jn, av pns31 vbz av j. (40) sermon (DIV2) 990 Page 464
7948 4. There is an uprightness of action, which lieth in a true, and sincere endeavour to do the will of God, and by this both the uprightness of intention, 4. There is an uprightness of actium, which lies in a true, and sincere endeavour to do the will of God, and by this both the uprightness of intention, crd pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vvz p-acp dt j, cc j n1 pc-acp vdi dt n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp d d dt n1 pp-f n1, (39) sermon (DIV2) 929 Page 443
7949 and will also is to be judged. and will also is to be judged. cc vmb av vbz pc-acp vbi vvn. (39) sermon (DIV2) 929 Page 443
7950 This is the upright man, though he may stumble and fall, and oft doth fail (who liveth, and sinneth not against God?) And as these holy dispositions are found in the Soul in more remiss, This is the upright man, though he may Stumble and fallen, and oft does fail (who lives, and Sinneth not against God?) And as these holy dispositions Are found in the Soul in more remiss, d vbz dt j n1, cs pns31 vmb vvi cc vvi, cc av vdz vvi (r-crq vvz, cc vvz xx p-acp np1?) cc p-acp d j n2 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp av-dc j, (39) sermon (DIV2) 929 Page 443
7951 or intense degrees, so the Soul is more or less upright, and the man deserves this honourable denomination less or more. or intense Degrees, so the Soul is more or less upright, and the man deserves this honourable denomination less or more. cc zz n2, av dt n1 vbz av-dc cc av-dc av-j, cc dt n1 vvz d j n1 av-dc cc av-dc. (39) sermon (DIV2) 929 Page 443
7952 These now are the Souls that love Christ. These now Are the Souls that love christ. np1 av vbr dt n2 cst vvb np1. (39) sermon (DIV2) 929 Page 443
7953 To love any object, whether person, or thing, signifieth to take a delight, and complacency in it. To love any Object, whither person, or thing, signifies to take a delight, and complacency in it. pc-acp vvi d n1, cs n1, cc n1, vvz pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc n1 p-acp pn31. (39) sermon (DIV2) 930 Page 443
7954 Whether in the thoughts of it (if absent) as the Apostle saith, whom we having not seen, Whither in the thoughts of it (if absent) as the Apostle Says, whom we having not seen, cs p-acp dt n2 pp-f pn31 (cs j) p-acp dt n1 vvz, ro-crq pns12 vhg xx vvn, (39) sermon (DIV2) 930 Page 443
7955 yet love, or in the contemplation, and fruition in converse, and communion with it, if more present. yet love, or in the contemplation, and fruition in converse, and communion with it, if more present. av vvb, cc p-acp dt n1, cc n1 p-acp vvi, cc n1 p-acp pn31, cs av-dc j. (39) sermon (DIV2) 930 Page 443
7956 This Praedicate concerning the upright, that they love Christ, is to be understood exclusively, and inclusively, concerning the Person of Christ, and whatsoever beareth his image, and superscription. This Predicate Concerning the upright, that they love christ, is to be understood exclusively, and inclusively, Concerning the Person of christ, and whatsoever bears his image, and superscription. d j vvg dt av-j, cst pns32 vvb np1, vbz pc-acp vbi vvn av-j, cc av-j, vvg dt n1 pp-f np1, cc r-crq vvz po31 n1, cc n1. (39) sermon (DIV2) 931 Page 443
7957 1. Exclusively, these, and none but these love him. 1. Exclusively, these, and none but these love him. crd av-j, d, cc pix p-acp d vvb pno31. (39) sermon (DIV2) 932 Page 443
7958 Others may talk of loving Christ, but it is but a talk and pretence, they love but in word, Others may talk of loving christ, but it is but a talk and pretence, they love but in word, ng2-jn vmb vvi pp-f vvg np1, p-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 cc n1, pns32 vvb cc-acp p-acp n1, (39) sermon (DIV2) 932 Page 443
7959 and tongue only, not in deed, and truth, there is something else, either lust or the world, something or other that hath more of their affection, more of their heart then Christ hath. and tongue only, not in deed, and truth, there is something Else, either lust or the world, something or other that hath more of their affection, more of their heart then christ hath. cc n1 av-j, xx p-acp n1, cc n1, pc-acp vbz pi av, d n1 cc dt n1, pi cc n-jn cst vhz dc pp-f po32 n1, dc pp-f po32 n1 av np1 vhz. (39) sermon (DIV2) 932 Page 443
7960 2. Inclusively. These, and all these love Christ, there is not an upright Soul in the world but loves Christ, 2. Inclusively. These, and all these love christ, there is not an upright Soul in the world but loves christ, crd av-j. np1, cc d d n1 np1, a-acp vbz xx dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 cc-acp vvz np1, (39) sermon (DIV2) 933 Page 443
7961 and takes a pleasure & complacency in him, and preferreth him before his chief joy. 3. They love the person of Christ. and Takes a pleasure & complacency in him, and preferreth him before his chief joy. 3. They love the person of christ. cc vvz dt n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31, cc vvz pno31 p-acp po31 j-jn n1. crd pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1. (39) sermon (DIV2) 933 Page 443
7962 He is in their Eyes altogether desires, the chiefest of ten thousand. He is in their Eyes altogether Desires, the chiefest of ten thousand. pns31 vbz p-acp po32 n2 av n2, dt js-jn pp-f crd crd. (39) sermon (DIV2) 934 Page 444
7963 there is nothing in the world so sweet, and pleasant to their thoughts, as to think of Jesus of Nazareth, him that was incarnate of the Virgin, that died upon the cross for sinners; there is nothing in the world so sweet, and pleasant to their thoughts, as to think of jesus of Nazareth, him that was incarnate of the Virgae, that died upon the cross for Sinners; pc-acp vbz pix p-acp dt n1 av j, cc j p-acp po32 n2, c-acp pc-acp vvi pp-f np1 pp-f np1, pno31 cst vbds j pp-f dt n1, cst vvd p-acp dt n1 p-acp n2; (39) sermon (DIV2) 934 Page 444
7964 all their contemplations, and meditations of him, are exceeding sweet, and their hearts exercised about them melt in them. all their contemplations, and meditations of him, Are exceeding sweet, and their hearts exercised about them melt in them. d po32 n2, cc n2 pp-f pno31, vbr av-vvg j, cc po32 n2 vvn p-acp pno32 vvi p-acp pno32. (39) sermon (DIV2) 934 Page 444
7965 4. They love whatsoever bears the image, and superscription of Christ. 4. They love whatsoever bears the image, and superscription of christ. crd pns32 vvb r-crq vvz dt n1, cc n1 pp-f np1. (39) sermon (DIV2) 935 Page 444
7966 The Gospel, that gives them the history of Christ, and revealeth to them his will, the ordinances of Christ, in which the loves of Christ are set forth, represented, opened, applied to the Souls of people. The Gospel, that gives them the history of christ, and Revealeth to them his will, the ordinances of christ, in which the loves of christ Are Set forth, represented, opened, applied to the Souls of people. dt n1, cst vvz pno32 dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vvz p-acp pno32 po31 n1, dt n2 pp-f np1, p-acp r-crq dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr vvn av, vvn, vvn, vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1. (39) sermon (DIV2) 935 Page 444
9063 every man who hath knowledge enough to guide his own Soul in the ways of God, every man who hath knowledge enough to guide his own Soul in the ways of God, d n1 r-crq vhz n1 av-d pc-acp vvi po31 d n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1083 Page 505
7967 The members of Christ, even every Soul in which they can but see aliquid Christ• (as Bucer speaks) any thing of the features of Christ. The members of christ, even every Soul in which they can but see Aliquid Christ• (as Bucer speaks) any thing of the features of christ. dt n2 pp-f np1, av d n1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vmb cc-acp vvi j np1 (c-acp n1 vvz) d n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1. (39) sermon (DIV2) 935 Page 444
7968 This is enough to have spoken for the explication of the Proposition. For the proof of it, This is enough to have spoken for the explication of the Proposition. For the proof of it, d vbz av-d pc-acp vhi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, (39) sermon (DIV2) 935 Page 444
7969 1. Look into the Word of God, see if you can find an instance either of an upright man, who did not love Christ, 1. Look into the Word of God, see if you can find an instance either of an upright man, who did not love christ, crd n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvb cs pn22 vmb vvi dt n1 av-d pp-f dt av-j n1, r-crq vdd xx vvi np1, (39) sermon (DIV2) 936 Page 444
7970 or of an bypocrite, or unregenerate man that did love him. or of an bypocrite, or unregenerate man that did love him. cc pp-f dt n1, cc j n1 cst vdd vvi pno31. (39) sermon (DIV2) 936 Page 444
7971 Abraham believed, and it was imputed to him for righteousness, he was one that walked with God, Abraham believed, and it was imputed to him for righteousness, he was one that walked with God, np1 vvd, cc pn31 vbds vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp n1, pns31 vbds pi cst vvd p-acp np1, (39) sermon (DIV2) 936 Page 444
7972 and was perfect, that is, upright, he loved Christ. Our Lord saith of him, Abraham saw my day and rejoyced. and was perfect, that is, upright, he loved christ. Our Lord Says of him, Abraham saw my day and rejoiced. cc vbds j, cst vbz, av-j, pns31 vvd np1. po12 n1 vvz pp-f pno31, np1 vvd po11 n1 cc vvd. (39) sermon (DIV2) 936 Page 444
7973 Simon, and Anna, and Peter, and Mary Magd•lene, all were upright Persons, they all loved Christ. Simon, and Anna, and Peter, and Marry Magd•lene, all were upright Persons, they all loved christ. np1, cc np1, cc np1, cc vvi np1, d vbdr j n2, pns32 d vvd np1. (39) sermon (DIV2) 936 Page 444
7974 On the other side there is not so much as one instance of an unjustified, unregenerate Soul, that had any real love for Christ, no not when they saw him here in the flesh. On the other side there is not so much as one instance of an unjustified, unregenerate Soul, that had any real love for christ, no not when they saw him Here in the Flesh. p-acp dt j-jn n1 a-acp vbz xx av av-d c-acp crd n1 pp-f dt vvn, j n1, cst vhd d j n1 p-acp np1, uh-dx xx c-crq pns32 vvd pno31 av p-acp dt n1. (39) sermon (DIV2) 936 Page 444
7975 It is said of the young Pharisee, who came to our Saviour, Mat. 19. that when Christ saw him, he loved him, but he had no love for Christ, It is said of the young Pharisee, who Come to our Saviour, Mathew 19. that when christ saw him, he loved him, but he had no love for christ, pn31 vbz vvn pp-f dt j np1, r-crq vvd p-acp po12 n1, np1 crd d c-crq np1 vvd pno31, pns31 vvd pno31, p-acp pns31 vhd dx n1 p-acp np1, (39) sermon (DIV2) 936 Page 444
7976 for when he bid him go sell all that he had, and he should have treasures in Heaven, it is said he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions. for when he bid him go fell all that he had, and he should have treasures in Heaven, it is said he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions. c-acp c-crq pns31 vvd pno31 vvi vvi d cst pns31 vhd, cc pns31 vmd vhi n2 p-acp n1, pn31 vbz vvn pns31 vvd av j, c-acp pns31 vhd j n2. (39) sermon (DIV2) 936 Page 444
7977 Judas followed Christ, and so did the Capernaites, but Judas carried the bag, and the Capernaites followed him for the loaves. None of them loved Christ in sincerity and truth. We need no other instances then what our own age affordeth us. Judas followed christ, and so did the Capernaum, but Judas carried the bag, and the Capernaum followed him for the loaves. None of them loved christ in sincerity and truth. We need no other instances then what our own age affords us. np1 vvd np1, cc av vdd dt n2, p-acp np1 vvd dt n1, cc dt vvz vvd pno31 p-acp dt n2. pi pp-f pno32 vvd np1 p-acp n1 cc n1. pns12 vvb dx j-jn n2 av r-crq po12 d n1 vvz pno12. (39) sermon (DIV2) 936 Page 444
7978 But we need no Scripture in this case. But we need no Scripture in this case. cc-acp pns12 vvb dx n1 p-acp d n1. (39) sermon (DIV2) 936 Page 444
7979 Reason will evince the necessary truth of this Proposition, if we consider, that all love is founded, either, 1. In the apprehended goodness and excellency of the object beloved: Reason will evince the necessary truth of this Proposition, if we Consider, that all love is founded, either, 1. In the apprehended Goodness and excellency of the Object Beloved: n1 vmb vvi dt j n1 pp-f d n1, cs pns12 vvb, cst d n1 vbz vvn, av-d, crd p-acp dt vvn n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn: (39) sermon (DIV2) 936 Page 444
7980 Or, 2. In some similitude, and likeness, &c. Or •loweth, 3. From some instinct, of which we can give no very just account. Or, 2. In Some similitude, and likeness, etc. Or •loweth, 3. From Some instinct, of which we can give no very just account. cc, crd p-acp d n1, cc n1, av cc vvz, crd p-acp d n1, pp-f r-crq pns12 vmb vvi dx j j n1. (39) sermon (DIV2) 936 Page 444
7981 I will begin with the last first. I will begin with the last First. pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt ord ord. (39) sermon (DIV2) 936 Page 444
7982 1. Love to another often proceeds from some inaccountable instinct; we see this very ordinary amongst us, the heart of a woman cleaveth to a man, 1. Love to Another often proceeds from Some inaccountable instinct; we see this very ordinary among us, the heart of a woman cleaveth to a man, crd vvb p-acp j-jn av vvz p-acp d j n1; pns12 vvb d av j p-acp pno12, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, (39) sermon (DIV2) 937 Page 445
7983 or of a man to a woman, •o the heart of one friend is knit to another, or of a man to a woman, •o the heart of one friend is knit to Another, cc pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, av dt n1 pp-f crd n1 vbz vvn p-acp j-jn, (39) sermon (DIV2) 937 Page 445
7984 and we are able to give our selves no great account of it, the man loveth the woman, to whom he had a former aversion, and we Are able to give our selves no great account of it, the man loves the woman, to whom he had a former aversion, cc pns12 vbr j pc-acp vvi po12 n2 av-dx j n1 pp-f pn31, dt n1 vvz dt n1, p-acp ro-crq pns31 vhd dt j n1, (39) sermon (DIV2) 937 Page 445
7985 and the woman loveth, and chuseth the man for her Husband, that she did never think of, and the woman loves, and chooseth the man for her Husband, that she did never think of, cc dt n1 vvz, cc vvz dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, cst pns31 vdd av-x vvi pp-f, (39) sermon (DIV2) 937 Page 445
9082 and in the praedication of his own praise and glory. and in the predication of his own praise and glory. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1 cc n1. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1086 Page 506
7986 and they can give themselves no account of the change which they find in themselves, this is undoubtedly a providential instinct or influence, of which we can give no account. and they can give themselves no account of the change which they find in themselves, this is undoubtedly a providential instinct or influence, of which we can give no account. cc pns32 vmb vvi px32 dx n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq pns32 vvb p-acp px32, d vbz av-j dt j n1 cc n1, pp-f r-crq pns12 vmb vvi dx n1. (39) sermon (DIV2) 937 Page 445
7987 The Souls love to Christ, also floweth from an instinct of God, an influence of special grace, The Souls love to christ, also flows from an instinct of God, an influence of special grace, dt n2 vvb p-acp np1, av vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f j n1, (39) sermon (DIV2) 937 Page 445
7988 for certainly if we must be taught of God, to love one another, to love the brethren, whom we have seen, for Certainly if we must be taught of God, to love one Another, to love the brothers, whom we have seen, c-acp av-j cs pns12 vmb vbi vvn pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi pi j-jn, pc-acp vvi dt n2, ro-crq pns12 vhb vvn, (39) sermon (DIV2) 937 Page 445
7989 and daily do see, and much that is lovely in them, we have much more need to be taught of God to love Christ, whom we have not seen, and daily do see, and much that is lovely in them, we have much more need to be taught of God to love christ, whom we have not seen, cc av-j vdb vvi, cc d cst vbz j p-acp pno32, pns12 vhb d dc n1 pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f np1 p-acp vvb np1, ro-crq pns12 vhb xx vvn, (39) sermon (DIV2) 937 Page 445
7990 and whose excellency, and amiableness, is only matter of faith to us. and whose excellency, and amiableness, is only matter of faith to us. cc rg-crq n1, cc n1, vbz av-j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno12. (39) sermon (DIV2) 937 Page 445
7991 Hence it appeareth, that no unrenewed, no unsanctified heart, none but the upright Soul can possibly love the Lord Jesus Christ, Hence it appears, that no unrenewed, no unsanctified heart, none but the upright Soul can possibly love the Lord jesus christ, av pn31 vvz, cst dx vvn, dx j n1, pix cc-acp dt j n1 vmb av-j vvi dt n1 np1 np1, (39) sermon (DIV2) 937 Page 445
7992 for this love is no natural habit, no man by nature loveth Christ, nor is it any acquired habit, for this love is no natural habit, no man by nature loves christ, nor is it any acquired habit, p-acp d n1 vbz dx j n1, dx n1 p-acp n1 vvz np1, ccx vbz pn31 d vvn n1, (39) sermon (DIV2) 937 Page 445
7993 but an infused habit, and indeed a piece of regeneration. but an infused habit, and indeed a piece of regeneration. cc-acp dt vvn n1, cc av dt n1 pp-f n1. (39) sermon (DIV2) 937 Page 445
7994 2. Love to an object is founded in an apprehension of some goodness and excellency in that object, we cannot love any object, that appeareth to us evil, or unlovely. Now none but the renewed, 2. Love to an Object is founded in an apprehension of Some Goodness and excellency in that Object, we cannot love any Object, that appears to us evil, or unlovely. Now none but the renewed, crd vvb p-acp dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 cc n1 p-acp d n1, pns12 vmbx vvi d n1, cst vvz p-acp pno12 j-jn, cc j. av pi p-acp dt j-vvn, (39) sermon (DIV2) 938 Page 445
7995 and regenerate Soul can possibly see any goodness and excellency in Christ, for it is spiritually discerned, besides, the reason of love in us to any object, is not so much the abstracted goodness, and regenerate Soul can possibly see any Goodness and excellency in christ, for it is spiritually discerned, beside, the reason of love in us to any Object, is not so much the abstracted Goodness, cc j-vvn n1 vmb av-j vvi d n1 cc n1 p-acp np1, c-acp pn31 vbz av-j vvn, a-acp, dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp d n1, vbz xx av av-d dt j-vvn n1, (39) sermon (DIV2) 938 Page 445
7996 and excellency of the object, as its relative goodness unto us; and excellency of the Object, as its relative Goodness unto us; cc n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp po31 j n1 p-acp pno12; (39) sermon (DIV2) 938 Page 445
7997 now none but the Soul that is justified, and regenerate Soul hath in any thing tasted of the love of God, now none but the Soul that is justified, and regenerate Soul hath in any thing tasted of the love of God, av pix cc-acp dt n1 cst vbz vvn, cc j-vvn n1 vhz p-acp d n1 vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (39) sermon (DIV2) 938 Page 445
7998 or hath found him in any degree good as to it. 3. Lastly, Whereas love is founded in likeness, in some similitude of nature, or disposition, or hath found him in any degree good as to it. 3. Lastly, Whereas love is founded in likeness, in Some similitude of nature, or disposition, cc vhz vvn pno31 p-acp d n1 j c-acp p-acp pn31. crd ord, cs vvb vbz vvn p-acp n1, p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, cc n1, (39) sermon (DIV2) 938 Page 445
7999 and qualities, there is such a dissimilitude between a natural man, whether he be one that is profane and flagitious, or meerly moral, and formal, and hypocritica•, that this Soul cannot love the Lord Jesus Christ, who is holy, and qualities, there is such a dissimilitude between a natural man, whither he be one that is profane and flagitious, or merely moral, and formal, and hypocritica•, that this Soul cannot love the Lord jesus christ, who is holy, cc n2, pc-acp vbz d dt n1 p-acp dt j n1, cs pns31 vbb crd cst vbz j cc j, cc av-j j, cc j, cc n1, cst d n1 vmbx vvi dt n1 np1 np1, r-crq vbz j, (39) sermon (DIV2) 939 Page 445
8000 and harmless, and separate from sinners; and harmless, and separate from Sinners; cc j, cc vvi p-acp n2; (39) sermon (DIV2) 939 Page 445
8001 and the very same reasons make it necessary for every Soul to love Christ, for every such Soul is renewed, and the very same Reasons make it necessary for every Soul to love christ, for every such Soul is renewed, cc dt j d n2 vvi pn31 j p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi np1, p-acp d d n1 vbz vvn, (39) sermon (DIV2) 939 Page 445
8002 and regenerate, and taught of God to love the Lord Jesus Christ, every such Soul is beloved of him, and regenerate, and taught of God to love the Lord jesus christ, every such Soul is Beloved of him, cc vvn, cc vvn pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 np1 np1, d d n1 vbz vvn pp-f pno31, (39) sermon (DIV2) 939 Page 445
8003 and under some apprehensions, and experience of the love of God in Christ unto it; and under Some apprehensions, and experience of the love of God in christ unto it; cc p-acp d n2, cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1 p-acp pn31; (39) sermon (DIV2) 939 Page 446
8004 every such Soul (finally) hath the Image of God renewed in it, in righteousness and holiness, every such Soul (finally) hath the Image of God renewed in it, in righteousness and holiness, d d n1 (av-j) vhz dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp pn31, p-acp n1 cc n1, (39) sermon (DIV2) 939 Page 446
8037 yea, and do count them but dung, that they may win Christ; for this the men of the world mock them, let them mock on; yea, and do count them but dung, that they may win christ; for this the men of the world mock them, let them mock on; uh, cc vdb vvi pno32 p-acp n1, cst pns32 vmb vvi np1; p-acp d dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vvb pno32, vvb pno32 vvi a-acp; (39) sermon (DIV2) 941 Page 447
8005 and by grace wrought up into a conformity to Christ, and the more upright the Soul is, the more is the image of God renewed in it, the more it hath tasted the special love of Christ, the more it hath received of the potent influences of Divine Grace, and by grace wrought up into a conformity to christ, and the more upright the Soul is, the more is the image of God renewed in it, the more it hath tasted the special love of christ, the more it hath received of the potent influences of Divine Grace, cc p-acp n1 vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1, cc dt av-dc av-j dt n1 vbz, dt dc vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp pn31, dt av-dc pn31 vhz vvn dt j n1 pp-f np1, dt av-dc pn31 vhz vvn pp-f dt j n2 pp-f j-jn n1, (39) sermon (DIV2) 939 Page 446
8006 hence it must needs love Christ more. I now come to the application. hence it must needs love christ more. I now come to the application. av pn31 vmb av vvi np1 av-dc. pns11 av vvb p-acp dt n1. (39) sermon (DIV2) 939 Page 446
8007 In the first place, This may let us know, That Christ is a most excelling object, In the First place, This may let us know, That christ is a most excelling Object, p-acp dt ord n1, d vmb vvi pno12 vvi, cst np1 vbz dt av-ds j-vvg n1, (39) sermon (DIV2) 940 Page 446
8008 and the non-adherence of our hearts to him, is a piece of the natural crookedness, and defection of the Soul of man. and the non-adherence of our hearts to him, is a piece of the natural crookedness, and defection of the Soul of man. cc dt j pp-f po12 n2 p-acp pno31, vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1. (39) sermon (DIV2) 940 Page 446
8009 The goodness or excellency of an object is not to be determined from a vulgar judgment. The Goodness or excellency of an Object is not to be determined from a Vulgar judgement. dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1. (39) sermon (DIV2) 940 Page 446
8010 Learning is an excellent thing, the foolish ignorant person doth not so judge it, nor look after it, this detracts nothing from the excellency of it. Wise men value it. Learning is an excellent thing, the foolish ignorant person does not so judge it, nor look After it, this detracts nothing from the excellency of it. Wise men valve it. vvg vbz dt j n1, dt j j n1 vdz xx av vvi pn31, ccx vvi p-acp pn31, d vvz pix p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. j n2 vvb pn31. (39) sermon (DIV2) 940 Page 446
8011 It hath no enemies but the ignorant man. It hath no enemies but the ignorant man. pn31 vhz dx n2 p-acp dt j n1. (39) sermon (DIV2) 940 Page 446
8012 Now the judgment of the best and wiser part of the world, their value, and prizing of it, is enough to commend it, Now the judgement of the best and Wiser part of the world, their valve, and prizing of it, is enough to commend it, av dt n1 pp-f dt js cc jc n1 pp-f dt n1, po32 n1, cc vvg pp-f pn31, vbz av-d pc-acp vvi pn31, (39) sermon (DIV2) 940 Page 446
8013 though fools hate knowledge. So the upright mans loving Christ, is a sufficient evidence of the transcendent goodness, though Fools hate knowledge. So the upright men loving christ, is a sufficient evidence of the transcendent Goodness, cs n2 vvb n1. av dt av-j ng1 j-vvg np1, vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1, (39) sermon (DIV2) 940 Page 446
8014 and excellency that is in him, tho the loose, and profane man, the formal, hypocritical man hath no love at all for him. and excellency that is in him, though the lose, and profane man, the formal, hypocritical man hath no love At all for him. cc n1 cst vbz p-acp pno31, cs dt j, cc j n1, dt j, j n1 vhz dx n1 p-acp d p-acp pno31. (39) sermon (DIV2) 940 Page 446
8015 There are thousands in the world (in the Christian world) whose conversations testify, that they can see no beauty, no excellency in Christ at all, to them he grows up as a root out of a dry ground, in their Eyes he hath no beauty, no comeliness at all. There Are thousands in the world (in the Christian world) whose conversations testify, that they can see no beauty, no excellency in christ At all, to them he grows up as a root out of a dry ground, in their Eyes he hath no beauty, no comeliness At all. pc-acp vbr crd p-acp dt n1 (p-acp dt njp n1) rg-crq n2 vvi, cst pns32 vmb vvi dx n1, dx n1 p-acp np1 p-acp d, p-acp pno32 pns31 vvz a-acp p-acp dt n1 av pp-f dt j n1, p-acp po32 n2 pns31 vhz dx n1, dx n1 p-acp d. (39) sermon (DIV2) 940 Page 446
8016 They stand, and admire what sweetness Gods people have in their meditations, and contemplations of him, what is that sometimes makes them so sick of love for him, They stand, and admire what sweetness God's people have in their meditations, and contemplations of him, what is that sometime makes them so sick of love for him, pns32 vvb, cc vvb r-crq n1 ng1 n1 vhb p-acp po32 n2, cc n2 pp-f pno31, r-crq vbz d av vvz pno32 av j pp-f n1 p-acp pno31, (39) sermon (DIV2) 940 Page 446
8017 so breaking with longings after him (as holy David expresseth it.) The business is not what fools judge of Wisdom in the mean time, Wisdom is justified of her Children. so breaking with longings After him (as holy David Expresses it.) The business is not what Fools judge of Wisdom in the mean time, Wisdom is justified of her Children. av vvg p-acp n2-vvg p-acp pno31 (c-acp j np1 vvz pn31.) dt n1 vbz xx r-crq n2 vvb pp-f n1 p-acp dt j n1, n1 vbz vvn pp-f po31 n2. (39) sermon (DIV2) 940 Page 446
8018 It is enough that the upright love him. The upright men, are the best men in the world. It is enough that the upright love him. The upright men, Are the best men in the world. pn31 vbz d cst dt av-j vvi pno31. dt j n2, vbr dt js n2 p-acp dt n1. (39) sermon (DIV2) 940 Page 446
8019 But you will say, were there such a beauty, such an excellency in Christ, why should not every rational man enquire after him, But you will say, were there such a beauty, such an excellency in christ, why should not every rational man inquire After him, p-acp pn22 vmb vvi, vbdr a-acp d dt n1, d dt n1 p-acp np1, q-crq vmd xx d j n1 vvi p-acp pno31, (39) sermon (DIV2) 940 Page 446
8020 and love him? The answer is easy. and love him? The answer is easy. cc vvb pno31? dt n1 vbz j. (39) sermon (DIV2) 940 Page 446
8021 Because his beauty, his excellency is not obvious to the Eye of sense, or to the Eye of reason, working from its own principles, Because his beauty, his excellency is not obvious to the Eye of sense, or to the Eye of reason, working from its own principles, p-acp po31 n1, po31 n1 vbz xx j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvg p-acp po31 d n2, (39) sermon (DIV2) 940 Page 446
8038 The upright love him. I remember in the story of David, we read, 2 Sam. 6. 20. That Michal, his Wife (the Daughter of Saul) mocked him, The upright love him. I Remember in the story of David, we read, 2 Sam. 6. 20. That Michal, his Wife (the Daughter of Saul) mocked him, dt j n1 pno31. pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns12 vvb, crd np1 crd crd cst np1, po31 n1 (dt n1 pp-f np1) vvd pno31, (39) sermon (DIV2) 941 Page 447
8039 for his dancing before the Ark in a linnen Ephod. for his dancing before the Ark in a linen Ephod. c-acp po31 n-vvg p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 n1. (39) sermon (DIV2) 941 Page 447
8022 but only to the Eye of faith, & that of reason, working upon revealed principles. The goodness & excellency of Christ considered as Mediator, doth not lie in a suitableness to our bodily wants, no nor to the wants of our Souls, considered only as rational and spiritual Beings; but in his suitableness to our Souls considered as lapsed, and fallen from the happy state wherein they were at first created, but only to the Eye of faith, & that of reason, working upon revealed principles. The Goodness & excellency of christ considered as Mediator, does not lie in a suitableness to our bodily Wants, not nor to the Wants of our Souls, considered only as rational and spiritual Beings; but in his suitableness to our Souls considered as lapsed, and fallen from the happy state wherein they were At First created, cc-acp av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc d pp-f n1, vvg p-acp vvn n2. dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp n1, vdz xx vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp po12 j n2, xx ccx p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n2, vvn av-j p-acp j cc j n2; p-acp p-acp po31 n1 p-acp po12 n2 vvn p-acp vvn, cc vvn p-acp dt j n1 c-crq pns32 vbdr p-acp ord vvn, (39) sermon (DIV2) 940 Page 447
8023 and by that fall exposed to the wrath of God, here, and hereafter. and by that fallen exposed to the wrath of God, Here, and hereafter. cc p-acp d n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, av, cc av. (39) sermon (DIV2) 940 Page 447
8024 Now this is revealed only in Holy Writ, and is to be discerned only by the Eye of faith. Now this is revealed only in Holy Writ, and is to be discerned only by the Eye of faith. av d vbz vvn av-j p-acp j vvn, cc vbz pc-acp vbi vvn av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (39) sermon (DIV2) 940 Page 447
8025 So as those who do not by a firm and steady assent, agree to the revelation of the word, cannot possibly see any excellency in Christ as a Saviour, So as those who do not by a firm and steady assent, agree to the Revelation of the word, cannot possibly see any excellency in christ as a Saviour, av c-acp d r-crq vdb xx p-acp dt j cc j n1, vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vmbx av-j vvi d n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1, (39) sermon (DIV2) 940 Page 447
8026 and Mediator between God and Man. and Mediator between God and Man. cc n1 p-acp np1 cc n1 (39) sermon (DIV2) 940 Page 447
8027 Secondly, Every gracious Soul is from this Proposition justified in all their pangs of love for, Secondly, Every gracious Soul is from this Proposition justified in all their pangs of love for, ord, d j n1 vbz p-acp d n1 vvn p-acp d po32 n2 pp-f n1 p-acp, (39) sermon (DIV2) 941 Page 447
8028 and toward Christ, and in all their actions, and sufferings in evidence of this love. and towards christ, and in all their actions, and sufferings in evidence of this love. cc p-acp np1, cc p-acp d po32 n2, cc n2 p-acp n1 pp-f d n1. (39) sermon (DIV2) 941 Page 447
8029 That there is such a thing as a spiritual love sickness is evident to all those who know any thing of the ways of God with the Soul, That there is such a thing as a spiritual love sickness is evident to all those who know any thing of the ways of God with the Soul, d a-acp vbz d dt n1 p-acp dt j n1 n1 vbz j p-acp d d r-crq vvb d n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, (39) sermon (DIV2) 941 Page 447
8030 or the motions of the Soul toward God: Let persons of atheistical, and profane hearts mock so long as they please; or the motions of the Soul towards God: Let Persons of atheistical, and profane hearts mock so long as they please; cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1: vvb n2 pp-f j, cc j n2 vvi av av-j c-acp pns32 vvb; (39) sermon (DIV2) 941 Page 447
8031 no Soul that I know of, expresseth more of this nature, then his who is stiled by God, the man according to Gods own heart, Psal. 119. 20. My heart breaketh with the longings, which it hath to thy judgments at all times, Psal. 42. 1. As the Hart panteth after the Water-brooks, no Soul that I know of, Expresses more of this nature, then his who is styled by God, the man according to God's own heart, Psalm 119. 20. My heart breaks with the longings, which it hath to thy Judgments At all times, Psalm 42. 1. As the Heart pants After the Water brooks, dx n1 cst pns11 vvb pp-f, vvz dc pp-f d n1, cs po31 zz vbz vvn p-acp np1, dt n1 vvg p-acp n2 d n1, np1 crd crd po11 n1 vvz p-acp dt n2-vvg, r-crq pn31 vhz pc-acp po21 n2 p-acp d n2, np1 crd crd p-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n2, (39) sermon (DIV2) 941 Page 447
8032 so panteth my Soul after thee O God, my Soul thirsteth for God, for the living God, Psal. 63. 1. My Soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee. so pants my Soul After thee Oh God, my Soul Thirsteth for God, for the living God, Psalm 63. 1. My Soul Thirsteth for thee, my Flesh Longeth for thee. av vvz po11 n1 p-acp pno21 uh np1, po11 n1 vvz p-acp np1, p-acp dt j-vvg np1, np1 crd crd po11 n1 vvz p-acp pno21, po11 n1 vvz p-acp pno21. (39) sermon (DIV2) 941 Page 447
8033 Our Saviour I am sure blesseth those who hunger and thirst after Righteousness, Mat. 5. (what work would the unhallowed wits of our Age have made with such metaphors as these in their Books of drollery, &c.) they are all expressive of those pangs of love that sometimes affect good Christians in the several states of their Souls, Our Saviour I am sure Blesses those who hunger and thirst After Righteousness, Mathew 5. (what work would the unhallowed wits of our Age have made with such metaphors as these in their Books of drollery, etc.) they Are all expressive of those pangs of love that sometime affect good Christians in the several states of their Souls, po12 n1 pns11 vbm j vvz d r-crq n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, np1 crd (r-crq n1 vmd dt j n2 pp-f po12 n1 vhb vvn p-acp d n2 c-acp d p-acp po32 n2 pp-f n1, av) pns32 vbr d j pp-f d n2 pp-f n1 cst av vvb j np1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po32 n2, (39) sermon (DIV2) 941 Page 447
8034 and besides these more inward motions, the Souls of good Christians cannot but express their love, by a zeal for his glory, a love to his institutions, a regard to all his commandments, and beside these more inward motions, the Souls of good Christians cannot but express their love, by a zeal for his glory, a love to his institutions, a regard to all his Commandments, cc p-acp d dc j n2, dt n2 pp-f j np1 vmbx cc-acp vvi po32 n1, p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, dt n1 p-acp po31 n2, dt n1 p-acp d po31 n2, (39) sermon (DIV2) 941 Page 447
8035 and durst not do many things (as to which their Neighbours find no difficulty) because they love the Lord Jesus Christ, who hath said, If you love me, keep my Commandments. and durst not do many things (as to which their Neighbours find no difficulty) Because they love the Lord jesus christ, who hath said, If you love me, keep my commandments. cc vvd xx vdi d n2 (c-acp p-acp r-crq po32 n2 vvb dx n1) c-acp pns32 vvb dt n1 np1 np1, r-crq vhz vvn, cs pn22 vvb pno11, vvb po11 n2. (39) sermon (DIV2) 941 Page 447
8036 For Christ, that they may shew their love by their obedience unto him, they are ready to suffer the loss of all things, For christ, that they may show their love by their Obedience unto him, they Are ready to suffer the loss of all things, p-acp np1, cst pns32 vmb vvi po32 n1 p-acp po32 n1 p-acp pno31, pns32 vbr j p-acp vvb dt n1 pp-f d n2, (39) sermon (DIV2) 941 Page 447
8040 How glorious (saith she) was the King of Israel to day, who uncovered himself to day, in the Eyes of the handmaids of his Servants, as one of the vain fellows, shamelesly uncovereth himself. How glorious (Says she) was the King of Israel to day, who uncovered himself to day, in the Eyes of the handmaids of his Servants, as one of the vain Fellows, shamelessly uncovereth himself. c-crq j (vvz pns31) vbds dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1, r-crq vvd px31 p-acp n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt ng1 pp-f po31 n2, c-acp pi pp-f dt j n2, av-j vvz px31. (39) sermon (DIV2) 941 Page 448
8041 The holy man gives her a very smart answer; The holy man gives her a very smart answer; dt j n1 vvz pno31 dt j j n1; (39) sermon (DIV2) 941 Page 448
8042 saith he, It was before the Lord, which chose me before thy Father, to appoint me to be a ruler over the people of the Lord, over Israel, therefore will I play before the Lord. Says he, It was before the Lord, which chosen me before thy Father, to appoint me to be a ruler over the people of the Lord, over Israel, Therefore will I play before the Lord. vvz pns31, pn31 vbds p-acp dt n1, r-crq vvd pno11 p-acp po21 n1, pc-acp vvi pno11 pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp np1, av vmb pns11 vvi p-acp dt n1. (39) sermon (DIV2) 941 Page 448
8043 And I will yet be more vile then thus, &c. Whiles carnal men mock at the secret sighings, And I will yet be more vile then thus, etc. While carnal men mock At the secret sighings, cc pns11 vmb av vbi av-dc j cs av, av cs j n2 vvb p-acp dt j-jn n2-vvg, (39) sermon (DIV2) 941 Page 448
8044 and groanings of Gods people, at their frequency, and strictness at, in, or to religious duties, and groanings of God's people, At their frequency, and strictness At, in, or to religious duties, cc n2-vvg pp-f ng1 n1, p-acp po32 n1, cc n1 p-acp, p-acp, cc p-acp j n2, (39) sermon (DIV2) 941 Page 448
8045 and call it all whining, and canting, and what comes next to the end of their lewd Tongues, the Child of God is justified in this, that the upright love Christ, and all these their expressions of love are for, and call it all whining, and canting, and what comes next to the end of their lewd Tongues, the Child of God is justified in this, that the upright love christ, and all these their expressions of love Are for, cc vvb pn31 d vvg, cc vvg, cc r-crq vvz ord p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 j n2, dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn p-acp d, cst dt j n1 np1, cc d d po32 n2 pp-f n1 vbr p-acp, (39) sermon (DIV2) 941 Page 448
8046 and towards him who hath chosen their Souls to Eternal life, and the use of all means which he hath made necessary in order to that Salvation, and towards him who hath chosen their Souls to Eternal life, and the use of all means which he hath made necessary in order to that Salvation, cc p-acp pno31 r-crq vhz vvn po32 n2 p-acp j n1, cc dt n1 pp-f d n2 r-crq pns31 vhz vvn j p-acp n1 p-acp d n1, (39) sermon (DIV2) 941 Page 448
8047 and who (for ought yet appeareth) hath passed over the Souls of these Scoffers, and who (for ought yet appears) hath passed over the Souls of these Scoffers, cc r-crq (c-acp pi av vvz) vhz vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n2, (39) sermon (DIV2) 941 Page 448
8048 and left them to perish in their gainsayings. and left them to perish in their gainsayings. cc vvd pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n2. (39) sermon (DIV2) 941 Page 448
8049 When ch. 5. of this Song, the Spouse chargeth the Daughters of Hierusalem, that if they found her beloved, they should tell him she was sick of love: They reply; When changed. 5. of this Song, the Spouse charges the Daughters of Jerusalem, that if they found her Beloved, they should tell him she was sick of love: They reply; c-crq vvn. crd pp-f d n1, dt n1 vvz dt n2 pp-f np1, cst cs pns32 vvd pno31 vvn, pns32 vmd vvi pno31 pns31 vbds j pp-f n1: pns32 vvb; (39) sermon (DIV2) 941 Page 448
8050 What is thy beloved more then another beloved, O thou fairest among Women, what is thy beloved more then another beloved, that thou dost so charge us? Cant. 5. 8. 9. See into what an elogy of her beloved, she breaks out to the end of that Chap. My beloved (saith she) is white and reddy, the chiefest of ten thousand, &c. when the men of the world see a gracious Soul panting, sighting, and breathing after Christ ▪ they are ready to speak to the same sense, What is thy Beloved more then Another Beloved, Oh thou Fairest among Women, what is thy Beloved more then Another Beloved, that thou dost so charge us? Cant 5. 8. 9. See into what an eulogy of her Beloved, she breaks out to the end of that Chap. My Beloved (Says she) is white and ready, the chiefest of ten thousand, etc. when the men of the world see a gracious Soul panting, sighting, and breathing After christ ▪ they Are ready to speak to the same sense, r-crq vbz po21 j-vvn n1 av j-jn vvn, uh pns21 js p-acp n2, r-crq vbz po21 j-vvn n1 av j-jn vvn, cst pns21 vd2 av vvb pno12? np1 crd crd crd n1 p-acp r-crq dt n1 pp-f po31 j-vvn, pns31 vvz av p-acp dt n1 pp-f d np1 po11 j-vvn (vvz pns31) vbz j-jn cc j, dt js-jn pp-f crd crd, av c-crq dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vvb dt j n1 vvg, vvg, cc vvg p-acp np1 ▪ pns32 vbr j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt d n1, (39) sermon (DIV2) 941 Page 448
8051 tho in ruder language, what is the beloved of this Soul, more then anothers beloved; though in Ruder language, what is the Beloved of this Soul, more then another's Beloved; cs p-acp jc n1, r-crq vbz dt vvn pp-f d n1, av-dc cs j-jn vvn; (39) sermon (DIV2) 941 Page 448
8052 what makes these people so full of prayers, and tears, so full of duty, so fond of the ordinances of Christ? This justifies such Souls in all their pantings after Christ, in all the passions of their Souls for him, The upright love him. what makes these people so full of Prayers, and tears, so full of duty, so found of the ordinances of christ? This Justifies such Souls in all their pantings After christ, in all the passion of their Souls for him, The upright love him. r-crq vvz d n1 av j pp-f n2, cc n2, av j pp-f n1, av j pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1? np1 vvz d n2 p-acp d po32 n2 p-acp np1, p-acp d dt n2 pp-f po32 n2 p-acp pno31, dt j n1 pno31. (39) sermon (DIV2) 941 Page 448
8053 Thirdly. From hence Christians may take measures of themselves, and make up a judgment of their Souls, Thirdly. From hence Christians may take measures of themselves, and make up a judgement of their Souls, ord. p-acp av np1 vmb vvi n2 pp-f px32, cc vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, (39) sermon (DIV2) 942 Page 448
8054 whether they be upright Souls, yea, or no, very much lieth upon this, many are the promises that in Holy Writ we shall find made to upright Souls. whither they be upright Souls, yea, or no, very much lies upon this, many Are the promises that in Holy Writ we shall find made to upright Souls. cs pns32 vbb j n2, uh, cc uh-dx, av d vvz p-acp d, d vbr dt n2 cst p-acp j vvn pns12 vmb vvi vvn p-acp av-j n2. (39) sermon (DIV2) 942 Page 448
8072 or that it hears speak reproachfully, or diminutively of him. or that it hears speak reproachfully, or diminutively of him. cc cst pn31 vvz vvb av-j, cc av-j pp-f pno31. (39) sermon (DIV2) 942 Page 449
8055 Perfection of degrees is our mark, but what in this life we cannot attain unto, all perfection we are capable of, is uprightness, this may be attained, we are therefore highly concerned to inquire upon our uprightness. By this we shall know it; Perfection of Degrees is our mark, but what in this life we cannot attain unto, all perfection we Are capable of, is uprightness, this may be attained, we Are Therefore highly concerned to inquire upon our uprightness. By this we shall know it; n1 pp-f n2 vbz po12 n1, cc-acp q-crq p-acp d n1 pns12 vmbx vvi p-acp, d n1 pns12 vbr j pp-f, vbz n1, d vmb vbi vvn, pns12 vbr av av-j vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n1. p-acp d pns12 vmb vvi pn31; (39) sermon (DIV2) 942 Page 448
8056 The Soul that truly loveth Christ, that is an upright Soul, so as that which we have to examine, is the truth of our love to Christ. The Soul that truly loves christ, that is an upright Soul, so as that which we have to examine, is the truth of our love to christ. dt n1 cst av-j vvz np1, cst vbz dt j n1, av p-acp d r-crq pns12 vhb pc-acp vvi, vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp np1. (39) sermon (DIV2) 942 Page 448
8057 This inquiry also is considerable in respect of the Apostolical Anathema, 1 Cor. 16. 22. If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha. This inquiry also is considerable in respect of the Apostolical Anathema, 1 Cor. 16. 22. If any man love not the Lord jesus christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha. d n1 av vbz j p-acp n1 pp-f dt j n1, crd np1 crd crd cs d n1 vvb xx dt n1 np1 np1, vvb pno31 vbi n1 np1. (39) sermon (DIV2) 942 Page 449
8058 It is a great point, how a Christian shall certainly know his spiritual state? he shall know it by his uprightness? how shall he know his uprightness? that is to be known by his love to Christ. But will some say, is not this as hard to be discerned as any thing else? I answer; surely no. It is a great point, how a Christian shall Certainly know his spiritual state? he shall know it by his uprightness? how shall he know his uprightness? that is to be known by his love to christ. But will Some say, is not this as hard to be discerned as any thing Else? I answer; surely no. pn31 vbz dt j n1, c-crq dt njp vmb av-j vvi po31 j n1? pns31 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp po31 n1? q-crq vmb pns31 vvi po31 n1? cst vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po31 vvb p-acp np1. cc-acp vmb d vvi, vbz xx d c-acp j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n1 av? pns11 vvb; av-j av-dx. (39) sermon (DIV2) 942 Page 449
8059 If it be no hard thing for a man to know whether he loves such a woman, If it be no hard thing for a man to know whither he loves such a woman, cs pn31 vbb dx j n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi cs pns31 vvz d dt n1, (39) sermon (DIV2) 942 Page 449
8060 or a woman to know that she loveth such a man, or for any to know they love such a friend, such a companion, or a woman to know that she loves such a man, or for any to know they love such a friend, such a Companion, cc dt n1 pc-acp vvi cst pns31 vvz d dt n1, cc p-acp d pc-acp vvi pns32 vvb d dt n1, d dt n1, (39) sermon (DIV2) 942 Page 449
8061 why should it be so hard for a Soul to know whether it loveth Christ or no? love will work much in the same manner towards all its objects, why should it be so hard for a Soul to know whither it loves christ or no? love will work much in the same manner towards all its objects, q-crq vmd pn31 vbi av j p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi cs pn31 vvz np1 cc av-dx? n1 vmb vvi av-d p-acp dt d n1 p-acp d po31 n2, (39) sermon (DIV2) 942 Page 449
8062 and though the visibility, and sensibility of some objects, may draw out more of our passion, and though the visibility, and sensibility of Some objects, may draw out more of our passion, cc cs dt n1, cc n1 pp-f d n2, vmb vvi av dc pp-f po12 n1, (39) sermon (DIV2) 942 Page 449
8063 and excesses of affection, yet the reality and truth of our love may certainly be as well discerned rewards a spiritual, and Excesses of affection, yet the reality and truth of our love may Certainly be as well discerned rewards a spiritual, cc n2 pp-f n1, av dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n1 vmb av-j vbi a-acp av vvn n2 dt j, (39) sermon (DIV2) 942 Page 449
8064 and invisible object as to one, that is more the object of our exteriour senses, let us therefore try those measures, and invisible Object as to one, that is more the Object of our exterior Senses, let us Therefore try those measures, cc j n1 c-acp p-acp crd, cst vbz av-dc cs n1 pp-f po12 j-jn n2, vvb pno12 av vvi d n2, (39) sermon (DIV2) 942 Page 449
8065 and see how we will make up our judgment of the truth of our love to a fellow creature; and see how we will make up our judgement of the truth of our love to a fellow creature; cc vvb c-crq pns12 vmb vvi a-acp po12 n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp dt n1 n1; (39) sermon (DIV2) 942 Page 449
8066 what is that which we call love, but the delight, and complacency, and satisfaction of the Soul in an object beloved, declared by the pantings and breathings of the heart after it, what is that which we call love, but the delight, and complacency, and satisfaction of the Soul in an Object Beloved, declared by the pantings and breathings of the heart After it, q-crq vbz d r-crq pns12 vvb vvi, p-acp dt n1, cc n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vvn, vvn p-acp dt n2 cc n2-vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp pn31, (39) sermon (DIV2) 942 Page 449
8067 when absent, for an union, or re-union with it, the acquiescence and meltings of the heart upon it, when absent, for an Union, or reunion with it, the acquiescence and meltings of the heart upon it, c-crq j, p-acp dt n1, cc n1 p-acp pn31, dt n1 cc n2-vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp pn31, (39) sermon (DIV2) 942 Page 449
8068 when present, and an union with it is obtained, or apprehended; when present, and an Union with it is obtained, or apprehended; c-crq j, cc dt n1 p-acp pn31 vbz vvn, cc vvn; (39) sermon (DIV2) 942 Page 449
8069 the Souls intercourse and communion with it, and free communications of its self unto it, its kindness to every person or thing, to whom, the Souls intercourse and communion with it, and free communications of its self unto it, its kindness to every person or thing, to whom, dt n2 n1 cc n1 p-acp pn31, cc j n2 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pn31, pn31|vbz n1 p-acp d n1 cc n1, p-acp ro-crq, (39) sermon (DIV2) 942 Page 449
8070 or which the object beloved, hath any relation, its patient, and pleasing bearing his reproofs, its readiness to go, or which the Object Beloved, hath any Relation, its patient, and pleasing bearing his reproofs, its readiness to go, cc r-crq dt n1 vvn, vhz d n1, pn31|vbz j, cc vvg vvg po31 n2, po31 n1 pc-acp vvi, (39) sermon (DIV2) 942 Page 449
8071 or run, or do any thing at the will, and command of such a person, its standing up in the defence of him or her, its rising up against any that would do them injury, or run, or do any thing At the will, and command of such a person, its standing up in the defence of him or her, its rising up against any that would do them injury, cc vvi, cc vdb d n1 p-acp dt n1, cc n1 pp-f d dt n1, pn31|vbz vvg a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31 cc pno31, pn31|vbz vvg a-acp p-acp d cst vmd vdi pno32 n1, (39) sermon (DIV2) 942 Page 449
8073 It's readiness to suffer any thing for his sake, &c. Surely by some or all these notes we may try our love to Christ, It's readiness to suffer any thing for his sake, etc. Surely by Some or all these notes we may try our love to christ, pn31|vbz n1 pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp po31 n1, av np1 p-acp d cc d d n2 pns12 vmb vvi po12 n1 p-acp np1, (39) sermon (DIV2) 942 Page 449
8074 and be as certain of it, as we can be of the sincerity of our love to any fellow creature; and be as certain of it, as we can be of the sincerity of our love to any fellow creature; cc vbi a-acp j pp-f pn31, c-acp pns12 vmb vbi pp-f dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp d n1 n1; (39) sermon (DIV2) 942 Page 449
8075 let me therefore desire you to propound these few questions to your selves. let me Therefore desire you to propound these few questions to your selves. vvb pno11 av vvi pn22 pc-acp vvi d d n2 p-acp po22 n2. (39) sermon (DIV2) 942 Page 449
8076 1. How far is Christ the object of thy thoughts? We say, 〈 ◊ 〉 amor ibi oculus, where love is, there the Eye will be; the reason of that is, 1. How Far is christ the Object of thy thoughts? We say, 〈 ◊ 〉 amor There oculus, where love is, there the Eye will be; the reason of that is, crd c-crq av-j vbz np1 dt n1 pp-f po21 n2? pns12 vvb, 〈 sy 〉 fw-la fw-la fw-la, c-crq vvb vbz, a-acp dt n1 vmb vbi; dt n1 pp-f d vbz, (39) sermon (DIV2) 943 Page 449
8077 because our thoughts are much imployed about the object of our love, where our treasure is (saith our Saviour) there will our hearts be also, the Psalmist therefore speaking of the wicked man who hath no love for God, saith, God is not in all his thoughts. Because our thoughts Are much employed about the Object of our love, where our treasure is (Says our Saviour) there will our hearts be also, the Psalmist Therefore speaking of the wicked man who hath no love for God, Says, God is not in all his thoughts. c-acp po12 n2 vbr av-d vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, c-crq po12 n1 vbz (vvz po12 n1) pc-acp vvi po12 n2 vbb av, dt n1 av vvg pp-f dt j n1 r-crq vhz dx n1 p-acp np1, vvz, np1 vbz xx p-acp d po31 n2. (39) sermon (DIV2) 943 Page 450
8078 Psal. 10. 4. So long as we live in the world, the things of it are so much, Psalm 10. 4. So long as we live in the world, the things of it Are so much, np1 crd crd av av-j c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1, dt n2 pp-f pn31 vbr av av-d, (39) sermon (DIV2) 943 Page 450
8079 and so continually the objects of our senses, that it is not to be expected, and so continually the objects of our Senses, that it is not to be expected, cc av av-j dt n2 pp-f po12 n2, cst pn31 vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn, (39) sermon (DIV2) 943 Page 450
8080 but that our thoughts should in a great measure be exercised about the things of it, but that our thoughts should in a great measure be exercised about the things of it, cc-acp cst po12 n2 vmd p-acp dt j n1 vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f pn31, (39) sermon (DIV2) 943 Page 450
8081 so that I would not put the issue upon that, whether the world or Christ have most of our thoughts? but certainly Christ will be much in the thoughts of that Soul in whom the love of Christ is, Te veniente die, te decedente canebat (saith the Poet of the lover) the Soul that loveth Christ, will think of him in the evening when he lieth down, and in the morning when he riseth up, and David had his waking thoughts in the night season with God. so that I would not put the issue upon that, whither the world or christ have most of our thoughts? but Certainly christ will be much in the thoughts of that Soul in whom the love of christ is, Te veniente die, te decedente canebat (Says the Poet of the lover) the Soul that loves christ, will think of him in the evening when he lies down, and in the morning when he Riseth up, and David had his waking thoughts in the night season with God. av cst pns11 vmd xx vvi dt n1 p-acp d, cs dt n1 cc np1 vhb ds pp-f po12 n2? cc-acp av-j np1 vmb vbi av-d p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1 p-acp ro-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz, fw-la fw-it n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la (vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1) dt n1 cst vvz np1, vmb vvi pp-f pno31 p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns31 vvz a-acp, cc p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns31 vvz a-acp, cc np1 vhd po31 vvg n2 p-acp dt n1 n1 p-acp np1. (39) sermon (DIV2) 943 Page 450
8082 God will not have all of the best mans thoughts, because he is but flesh, God will not have all of the best men thoughts, Because he is but Flesh, np1 vmb xx vhi d pp-f dt js ng1 n2, c-acp pns31 vbz p-acp n1, (39) sermon (DIV2) 943 Page 450
8083 and hath some thoughts to take about what he shall eat, and drink, and put on, and hath Some thoughts to take about what he shall eat, and drink, and put on, cc vhz d n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp r-crq pns31 vmb vvi, cc vvi, cc vvd a-acp, (39) sermon (DIV2) 943 Page 450
8084 but God will have much of his thoughts. Christ will be much in the thoughts of that Soul that truly loveth him. Secondly. but God will have much of his thoughts. christ will be much in the thoughts of that Soul that truly loves him. Secondly. cc-acp np1 vmb vhi d pp-f po31 n2. np1 vmb vbi av-d p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1 cst av-j vvz pno31. ord. (39) sermon (DIV2) 943 Page 450
8085 2. How are the motions of thy Soul after an absent Christ? Christ as to his person is alwaies absent, that the Heavens must contain till the end of the World, 2. How Are the motions of thy Soul After an absent christ? christ as to his person is always absent, that the Heavens must contain till the end of the World, crd c-crq vbr dt n2 pp-f po21 n1 p-acp dt j np1? np1 a-acp p-acp po31 n1 vbz av j, cst dt n2 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (39) sermon (DIV2) 944 Page 450
8086 but he is or may be graciously present in his institutions, and with respect to his gracious influences, and with respect to both these he is often, or may be absent; but he is or may be graciously present in his institutions, and with respect to his gracious influences, and with respect to both these he is often, or may be absent; cc-acp pns31 vbz cc vmb vbi av-j j p-acp po31 n2, cc p-acp n1 p-acp po31 j n2, cc p-acp n1 p-acp d d pns31 vbz av, cc vmb vbi j; (39) sermon (DIV2) 944 Page 450
8087 the first makes up the desertion of a Church, when it is general, or a particular person, the First makes up the desertion of a Church, when it is general, or a particular person, dt ord vvz a-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-crq pn31 vbz j, cc dt j n1, (39) sermon (DIV2) 944 Page 450
8088 when it is only the affliction of a particular Soul in some cases, and by some severer providences kept from the ordinances of God; when it is only the affliction of a particular Soul in Some cases, and by Some severer providences kept from the ordinances of God; c-crq pn31 vbz av-j dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp d n2, cc p-acp d jc n2 vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1; (39) sermon (DIV2) 944 Page 450
8089 the second is, the particular desertion of a gracious Soul, not as to necessary, but as to gradual influences; the second is, the particular desertion of a gracious Soul, not as to necessary, but as to gradual influences; dt ord vbz, dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1, xx c-acp p-acp j, cc-acp c-acp p-acp j-jn n2; (39) sermon (DIV2) 944 Page 450
8090 now how is thy Soul affected to Christ absent, when thou canst not enjoy the Ordinances of Christ, as thou hast formerly enjoyed them? You see the heart and affection of David in this cafe, in divers Psalms, particularly Psal. 42. Psal. 63. Psal. 84. what breathings, what longings, what impatience doth he there express? So when thou suspectest his absence as to the particular special influences of his grace, now how is thy Soul affected to christ absent, when thou Canst not enjoy the Ordinances of christ, as thou hast formerly enjoyed them? You see the heart and affection of David in this cafe, in diverse Psalms, particularly Psalm 42. Psalm 63. Psalm 84. what breathings, what longings, what impatience does he there express? So when thou suspectest his absence as to the particular special influences of his grace, av q-crq vbz po21 n1 vvn p-acp np1 j, c-crq pns21 vm2 xx vvi dt n2 pp-f np1, c-acp pns21 vh2 av-j vvd pno32? pn22 vvb dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d zz, p-acp j n2, av-j np1 crd np1 crd np1 crd q-crq n2-vvg, r-crq n2-vvg, r-crq n1 vdz pns31 a-acp vvi? av c-crq pns21 vv2 po31 n1 c-acp p-acp dt j j n2 pp-f po31 n1, (39) sermon (DIV2) 944 Page 450
8091 how doth thy heart move toward him? doth it move as the heart of the Spouse moved in the third and 5th Chapters of this admirable Song, Seeking him, sighing after him, enquiring of all like to inform thee, how does thy heart move towards him? does it move as the heart of the Spouse moved in the third and 5th Chapters of this admirable Song, Seeking him, sighing After him, inquiring of all like to inform thee, q-crq vdz po21 n1 vvi p-acp pno31? vdz pn31 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn p-acp dt ord cc ord n2 pp-f d j n1, vvg pno31, vvg p-acp pno31, vvg pp-f d j pc-acp vvi pno21, (39) sermon (DIV2) 944 Page 450
8092 how thou mightest recover thy lost peace, being restless till thou hast recovered it? This is a sign of love. how thou Mightest recover thy lost peace, being restless till thou hast recovered it? This is a Signen of love. c-crq pns21 vmd2 vvi po21 j-vvn n1, vbg j c-acp pns21 vh2 vvn pn31? d vbz dt n1 pp-f n1. (39) sermon (DIV2) 944 Page 450
8093 3. How is thy heart affected in any presence or enjoyment of Christ? What pleasure, what delight and complacency hath thy Soul in the institutions of Christ, in the manifestations of his love to thy Soul. See the instance of the Spouse as to this, Can. 3. 4. I found him whom my Soul loveth, I held him, 3. How is thy heart affected in any presence or enjoyment of christ? What pleasure, what delight and complacency hath thy Soul in the institutions of christ, in the manifestations of his love to thy Soul. See the instance of the Spouse as to this, Can. 3. 4. I found him whom my Soul loves, I held him, crd q-crq vbz po21 n1 vvn p-acp d n1 cc n1 pp-f np1? q-crq n1, r-crq n1 cc n1 vhz po21 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp po21 n1 n1 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 c-acp p-acp d, vmb. crd crd pns11 vvd pno31 r-crq po11 n1 vvz, pns11 vvd pno31, (39) sermon (DIV2) 945 Page 451
8094 and would not let him go, until I had brought him into my Mothers House, and into the Chamber of her that conceived me. and would not let him go, until I had brought him into my Mother's House, and into the Chamber of her that conceived me. cc vmd xx vvi pno31 vvi, c-acp pns11 vhd vvn pno31 p-acp po11 ng1 n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31 cst vvd pno11. (39) sermon (DIV2) 945 Page 451
8095 v. 5. 1 charge you O you Daughters of Hierusalem, by the Roes, and by the Hinds of the field, that you stir not up, v. 5. 1 charge you O you Daughters of Jerusalem, by the Roes, and by the Hinds of the field, that you stir not up, n1 crd crd n1 pn22 sy pn22 n2 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n2, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cst pn22 vvb xx a-acp, (39) sermon (DIV2) 945 Page 451
8096 nor awake my love, until he please. nor awake my love, until he please. ccx vvb po11 n1, c-acp pns31 vvb. (39) sermon (DIV2) 945 Page 451
8097 A rejoycing in the signs of his love, being glad, and resolving not again to part with him, a fear of offending him, A rejoicing in the Signs of his love, being glad, and resolving not again to part with him, a Fear of offending him, dt vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, vbg j, cc vvg xx av pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, dt n1 pp-f vvg pno31, (39) sermon (DIV2) 945 Page 451
8098 and care to please him, are all of them signs of a love to the Lord Jesus Christ. and care to please him, Are all of them Signs of a love to the Lord jesus christ. cc vvb pc-acp vvi pno31, vbr d pp-f pno32 n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 np1 np1. (39) sermon (DIV2) 945 Page 451
8099 4. A freedom of converse, and communion with him, also speaketh love. 4. A freedom of converse, and communion with him, also speaks love. crd dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 p-acp pno31, av vvz n1. (39) sermon (DIV2) 946 Page 451
8100 Christ proves himself his Disciples friend, because he had made known to them whatsoever he had received from the Father, Joh. 15. 15. Dalilab challenged Sampson for want of love to her, christ Proves himself his Disciples friend, Because he had made known to them whatsoever he had received from the Father, John 15. 15. Dalilah challenged Sampson for want of love to her, np1 vvz px31 po31 n2 n1, c-acp pns31 vhd vvn vvn p-acp pno32 r-crq pns31 vhd vvn p-acp dt n1, np1 crd crd vvb vvd np1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno31, (39) sermon (DIV2) 946 Page 451
8101 because he had concealed his secrets from her. Because he had concealed his secrets from her. c-acp pns31 vhd vvn po31 n2-jn p-acp pno31. (39) sermon (DIV2) 946 Page 451
8102 The withholding of prayer from God, the want of frequency, freedom, and boldness in prayer, speaks want of love to Christ in the Soul; The withholding of prayer from God, the want of frequency, freedom, and boldness in prayer, speaks want of love to christ in the Soul; dt vvg pp-f n1 p-acp np1, dt n1 pp-f n1, n1, cc n1 p-acp n1, vvz n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1; (39) sermon (DIV2) 946 Page 451
8103 frequency, freedom, and boldness, holy boldness speaks a Soul full of love to Christ. frequency, freedom, and boldness, holy boldness speaks a Soul full of love to christ. n1, n1, cc n1, j n1 vvz dt n1 j pp-f n1 p-acp np1. (39) sermon (DIV2) 946 Page 451
8104 5. What affections hast thou to those things and persons, that have a relation to Christ, that bear his image and superscription, the Word and Ordinances of God, the Ministers and People of God; 5. What affections hast thou to those things and Persons, that have a Relation to christ, that bear his image and superscription, the Word and Ordinances of God, the Ministers and People of God; crd q-crq n2 vh2 pns21 p-acp d n2 cc n2, cst vhb dt n1 p-acp np1, cst vvb po31 n1 cc n1, dt n1 cc n2 pp-f np1, dt n2 cc n1 pp-f np1; (39) sermon (DIV2) 947 Page 451
8105 by this you shall know your love to Christ. Again — by this you shall know your love to christ. Again — p-acp d pn22 vmb vvi po22 n1 p-acp np1. av — (39) sermon (DIV2) 947 Page 451
9683 the root of them was doubtless the worlds hatred, this our Saviour hath learned us, the root of them was doubtless the world's hatred, this our Saviour hath learned us, dt n1 pp-f pno32 vbds av-j dt ng1 n1, d po12 n1 vhz vvn pno12, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1163 Page 537
8106 6. How canst thou bear the reproofs of Christ? Our nature doth not love reproof, we must love those very well, from whom we take reproof quietly. 6. How Canst thou bear the reproofs of christ? Our nature does not love reproof, we must love those very well, from whom we take reproof quietly. crd c-crq vm2 pns21 vvi dt n2 pp-f np1? po12 n1 vdz xx vvi n1, pns12 vmb vvi d av av, p-acp ro-crq pns12 vvb n1 av-jn. (39) sermon (DIV2) 948 Page 451
8107 Let the righteous smite me (saith David) it shall be as an excellent Oil, which shall not break my head When a Christian can bear the verbal reproofs of Christs Word, Let the righteous smite me (Says David) it shall be as an excellent Oil, which shall not break my head When a Christian can bear the verbal reproofs of Christ Word, vvb dt j vvi pno11 (vvz np1) pn31 vmb vbi p-acp dt j n1, r-crq vmb xx vvi po11 n1 c-crq dt njp vmb vvi dt j n2 pp-f npg1 n1, (39) sermon (DIV2) 948 Page 451
8108 and Ministers, and the real reproofs and chastenings of his rod It is a sign of love. and Ministers, and the real reproofs and chastenings of his rod It is a Signen of love. cc n2, cc dt j n2 cc n2-vvg pp-f po31 n1 pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1. (39) sermon (DIV2) 948 Page 451
8109 7. What zeal hast thou for the honour and glory of Christ? Canst thou not hear him reproached, 7. What zeal hast thou for the honour and glory of christ? Canst thou not hear him reproached, crd q-crq n1 vh2 pns21 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1? vm2 pns21 xx vvi pno31 vvn, (39) sermon (DIV2) 949 Page 451
8110 but that his reproaches fall on thee, thy blood riseth, and thy heart is troubled? It is an argument of little love for God or Christ, but that his Reproaches fallen on thee, thy blood Riseth, and thy heart is troubled? It is an argument of little love for God or christ, cc-acp cst po31 n2 vvi p-acp pno21, po21 n1 vvz, cc po21 n1 vbz vvn? pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp np1 cc np1, (39) sermon (DIV2) 949 Page 451
8111 when we can patiently hear them abused, and dishonoured, Psal. 69. 9. The zeal of thine house (saith David) hath eaten me up, when we can patiently hear them abused, and dishonoured, Psalm 69. 9. The zeal of thine house (Says David) hath eaten me up, c-crq pns12 vmb av-j vvi pno32 vvn, cc vvn, np1 crd crd dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 (vvz np1) vhz vvn pno11 a-acp, (39) sermon (DIV2) 949 Page 451
8112 and the reproaches of them that reproached thee, are fallen on me. and the Reproaches of them that reproached thee, Are fallen on me. cc dt n2 pp-f pno32 cst vvd pno21, vbr vvn p-acp pno11. (39) sermon (DIV2) 949 Page 451
8113 8. I must not forget that of our Saviour, If you love me, keep my Commandments. No Soul can so much as pretend to a love to Christ, that makes no conscience of keeping the Commandments of Christ. 8. I must not forget that of our Saviour, If you love me, keep my commandments. No Soul can so much as pretend to a love to christ, that makes no conscience of keeping the commandments of christ. crd pns11 vmb xx vvi d pp-f po12 n1, cs pn22 vvb pno11, vvb po11 n2. dx n1 vmb av av-d c-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1, cst vvz dx n1 pp-f vvg dt n2 pp-f np1. (39) sermon (DIV2) 950 Page 452
8114 9. The Soul, lastly, that hath a love for Christ, will suffer any thing for his sake, it will rather suffer the loss of all things, 9. The Soul, lastly, that hath a love for christ, will suffer any thing for his sake, it will rather suffer the loss of all things, crd dt n1, ord, cst vhz dt n1 p-acp np1, vmb vvi d n1 p-acp po31 n1, pn31 vmb av vvi dt n1 pp-f d n2, (39) sermon (DIV2) 951 Page 452
8115 then the loss of Christs favour. then the loss of Christ favour. cs dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1. (39) sermon (DIV2) 951 Page 452
8116 By these and such like questions, and notes as these, it will be no hard matter for a Soul to judge of its love to Christ, By these and such like questions, and notes as these, it will be no hard matter for a Soul to judge of its love to christ, p-acp d cc d j n2, cc n2 c-acp d, pn31 vmb vbi dx j n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pp-f po31 n1 p-acp np1, (39) sermon (DIV2) 951 Page 452
8117 and by that it will be able to judge, and determine concerning its uprightness. and by that it will be able to judge, and determine Concerning its uprightness. cc p-acp cst pn31 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi, cc vvb vvg po31 n1. (39) sermon (DIV2) 951 Page 452
8118 In the last place doth every Soul that is upright love Christ, and are the degrees of the Souls uprightness according to the degrees of the Souls love, How do we then all stand concerned to love Christ? In order to it, In the last place does every Soul that is upright love christ, and Are the Degrees of the Souls uprightness according to the Degrees of the Souls love, How do we then all stand concerned to love christ? In order to it, p-acp dt ord n1 vdz d n1 cst vbz j n1 np1, cc vbr dt n2 pp-f dt n2 n1 vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2 vvb, q-crq vdb pns12 av d vvb vvn p-acp n1 np1? p-acp n1 p-acp pn31, (39) sermon (DIV2) 952 Page 452
8119 1. The Soul must be dispossest of other loves inconsistent, and incompetent with the love of Christ. 1. The Soul must be dispossessed of other loves inconsistent, and incompetent with the love of christ. crd dt n1 vmb vbi vvn pp-f j-jn n2 j, cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (39) sermon (DIV2) 953 Page 452
8120 Such is the love of all lust of any thing that is contrary to the will of God. Such is the love of all lust of any thing that is contrary to the will of God. d vbz dt n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f d n1 cst vbz j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (39) sermon (DIV2) 953 Page 452
8121 Such is the excessive and immoderate love of the world. Such is the excessive and immoderate love of the world. d vbz dt j cc j n1 pp-f dt n1. (39) sermon (DIV2) 953 Page 452
8122 Love not the world, nor the things that are in the world (saith John, 1. Joh. 2. 25.) If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him; Love not the world, nor the things that Are in the world (Says John, 1. John 2. 25.) If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him; vvb xx dt n1, ccx dt n2 cst vbr p-acp dt n1 (vvz np1, crd np1 crd crd) cs d n1 vvi dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz xx p-acp pno31; (39) sermon (DIV2) 953 Page 452
8123 in like manner we may say, If any man love the world, the love of Jesus Christ is not in him. in like manner we may say, If any man love the world, the love of jesus christ is not in him. p-acp j n1 pns12 vmb vvi, cs d n1 vvb dt n1, dt n1 pp-f np1 np1 vbz xx p-acp pno31. (39) sermon (DIV2) 953 Page 452
8124 2. Do what in thee lies to persuade thy self of the suitableness of Christ to the sta•e, and needs of thy Soul; 2. Do what in thee lies to persuade thy self of the suitableness of christ to the sta•e, and needs of thy Soul; crd vdb q-crq p-acp pno21 vvz pc-acp vvi po21 n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, cc av pp-f po21 n1; (39) sermon (DIV2) 954 Page 452
9717 and making it exceeding white, as you know it is with many things purified by fire, and making it exceeding white, as you know it is with many things purified by fire, cc vvg pn31 av-vvg n-jn, c-acp pn22 vvb pn31 vbz p-acp d n2 vvn p-acp n1, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1168 Page 539
8125 we love nothing but what appeareth good, that is some way suitable to, and convenient for us. we love nothing but what appears good, that is Some Way suitable to, and convenient for us. pns12 vvb pix cc-acp r-crq vvz j, cst vbz d n1 j p-acp, cc j p-acp pno12. (39) sermon (DIV2) 954 Page 452
8126 All we can do as to this, is to read the Scriptures, which alone give a true account of the state of Souls: All we can do as to this, is to read the Scriptures, which alone give a true account of the state of Souls: av-d pns12 vmb vdi c-acp p-acp d, vbz pc-acp vvi dt n2, r-crq av-j vvb dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2: (39) sermon (DIV2) 954 Page 452
8127 To hear them opened, and applied to our consciences by able and faithful Ministers, to meditate upon what we read, and hear. To hear them opened, and applied to our Consciences by able and faithful Ministers, to meditate upon what we read, and hear. pc-acp vvi pno32 vvd, cc vvd p-acp po12 n2 p-acp j cc j n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb, cc vvi. (39) sermon (DIV2) 954 Page 452
8128 Christ must appear to our Souls an amiable object before we can love him. 3. Lastly, Pray for the Spirit of Grace; christ must appear to our Souls an amiable Object before we can love him. 3. Lastly, Pray for the Spirit of Grace; np1 vmb vvi p-acp po12 n2 dt j n1 c-acp pns12 vmb vvi pno31. crd ord, vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (39) sermon (DIV2) 954 Page 452
8129 both effectually to discover Christs loveliness to you, and also to draw out your hearts to love him, both effectually to discover Christ loveliness to you, and also to draw out your hearts to love him, av-d av-j pc-acp vvi npg1 n1 p-acp pn22, cc av pc-acp vvi av po22 n2 pc-acp vvi pno31, (39) sermon (DIV2) 955 Page 452
8130 if we must be taught of God to love our Brethren, whom we have seen, we must much more be taught of God to love Jesus Christ whom we have not seen. if we must be taught of God to love our Brothers, whom we have seen, we must much more be taught of God to love jesus christ whom we have not seen. cs pns12 vmb vbi vvn pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi po12 n2, ro-crq pns12 vhb vvn, pns12 vmb d n1 vbi vvn pp-f np1 p-acp n1 np1 np1 ro-crq pns12 vhb xx vvn. (39) sermon (DIV2) 955 Page 452
8131 Those that think man hath a power in his own will to love God, do not consider that we have not a power, in and of our selves (as we often find upon experience) to love a creature, whom yet it were our great interest to love. Those that think man hath a power in his own will to love God, do not Consider that we have not a power, in and of our selves (as we often find upon experience) to love a creature, whom yet it were our great Interest to love. d cst vvb n1 vhz dt n1 p-acp po31 d n1 p-acp n1 np1, vdb xx vvi cst pns12 vhb xx dt n1, p-acp cc pp-f po12 n2 (c-acp pns12 av vvi p-acp n1) pc-acp vvi dt n1, ro-crq av pn31 vbdr po12 j n1 pc-acp vvi. (39) sermon (DIV2) 955 Page 452
8132 O pray, pray without ceasing, that you may love the Lord Jesus Christ remember, that the upright love him, there is no upright Soul in the World but loves him. 2. Thus thou shalt shew thy self to be upright. O pray, pray without ceasing, that you may love the Lord jesus christ Remember, that the upright love him, there is no upright Soul in the World but loves him. 2. Thus thou shalt show thy self to be upright. sy vvb, vvb p-acp vvg, cst pn22 vmb vvi dt n1 np1 np1 vvi, cst dt j n1 pno31, pc-acp vbz dx j n1 p-acp dt n1 cc-acp vvz pno31. crd av pns21 vm2 vvi po21 n1 pc-acp vbi j. (39) sermon (DIV2) 955 Page 453
8133 Nothing more discovereth an upright heart, then a sincere Love to Christ. Nothing more Discovereth an upright heart, then a sincere Love to christ. np1 av-dc vvz dt j n1, cs dt j n1 p-acp np1. (39) sermon (DIV2) 955 Page 453
8134 Now of how great moment it is for a Christian to discern his uprightness, I need not tell you. Now of how great moment it is for a Christian to discern his uprightness, I need not tell you. av pp-f c-crq j n1 pn31 vbz p-acp dt njp pc-acp vvi po31 n1, pns11 vvb xx vvi pn22. (39) sermon (DIV2) 955 Page 453
8135 I shall conclude with a bare naming of some Scriptures containing promises made to uprightness, leaving them to you at your leisure to meditate upon them. I shall conclude with a bore naming of Some Scriptures containing promises made to uprightness, leaving them to you At your leisure to meditate upon them. pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt j n-vvg pp-f d n2 vvg n2 vvn p-acp n1, vvg pno32 p-acp pn22 p-acp po22 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32. (39) sermon (DIV2) 955 Page 453
8136 Psal. 7. 10. The Lord saveth the upright in heart, Gods Righteousness belongeth to the upright in heart, Psal. 36. 10. The End of the upright man is Peace, Psal. 37. v. 37. Gladness belongeth to the upright in heart, Psal. 97. v. 11. The Generation of the upright shall be blessed, Psal. 112. v. 2. Light shall arise upon them in obscurity, v. 4. They shall dwell in Gods presence, Psal. 140. 13. They shall dwell in the land, Prov. 2. 21. The way of the Lord is strength unto them, Prov. 10. 29. The integrity of the upright shall guide him, Prov. 11. 3. His Righteousness shall deliver him. Psalm 7. 10. The Lord Saveth the upright in heart, God's Righteousness belongeth to the upright in heart, Psalm 36. 10. The End of the upright man is Peace, Psalm 37. v. 37. Gladness belongeth to the upright in heart, Psalm 97. v. 11. The Generation of the upright shall be blessed, Psalm 112. v. 2. Light shall arise upon them in obscurity, v. 4. They shall dwell in God's presence, Psalm 140. 13. They shall dwell in the land, Curae 2. 21. The Way of the Lord is strength unto them, Curae 10. 29. The integrity of the upright shall guide him, Curae 11. 3. His Righteousness shall deliver him. np1 crd crd dt n1 vvz dt j p-acp n1, ng1 n1 vvz p-acp dt j p-acp n1, np1 crd crd dt vvb pp-f dt av-j n1 vbz n1, np1 crd n1 crd n1 vvz p-acp dt j p-acp n1, np1 crd n1 crd dt n1 pp-f dt av-j vmb vbi vvn, np1 crd n1 crd j vmb vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp n1, n1 crd pns32 vmb vvi p-acp ng1 n1, np1 crd crd pns32 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, np1 crd crd dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz n1 p-acp pno32, np1 crd crd dt n1 pp-f dt av-j vmb vvi pno31, np1 crd crd po31 n1 vmb vvi pno31. (39) sermon (DIV2) 955 Page 453
8137 v. 6. The upright in the way are the Lords delight, v. 20. Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way, v. 6. The upright in the Way Are the lords delight, v. 20. Righteousness Keepeth him that is upright in the Way, n1 crd dt j p-acp dt n1 vbr dt n2 vvb, n1 crd n1 vvz pno31 cst vbz av-j p-acp dt n1, (39) sermon (DIV2) 955 Page 453
8138 but wickedness overthroweth the Sinner, Prov. 13 ▪ 6. but wickedness Overthroweth the Sinner, Curae 13 ▪ 6. cc-acp n1 vvz dt n1, np1 crd ▪ crd (39) sermon (DIV2) 955 Page 453
8139 Sermon XXXI. Sermon XXXI. n1 np1. (40) sermon (DIV2) 955 Page 453
8156 Neither did the true Church of Christ, nor any truely believing Soul ever want those that reproached them. Neither did the true Church of christ, nor any truly believing Soul ever want those that reproached them. av-d vdd dt j n1 pp-f np1, ccx d av-j vvg n1 av vvi d cst vvd pno32. (40) sermon (DIV2) 967 Page 454
8140 Cant. 1. 5. I am black but comely O you Daughter of Hierusalem, as the t•nts of Kedar, as the Curtaines of Solomon. v. 6. Look not upon me because I am black, Cant 1. 5. I am black but comely Oh you Daughter of Jerusalem, as the t•nts of Kedar, as the Curtains of Solomon. v. 6. Look not upon me Because I am black, np1 crd crd pns11 vbm j-jn p-acp j uh pn22 n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. n1 crd vvb xx p-acp pno11 c-acp pns11 vbm j-jn, (40) sermon (DIV2) 955 Page 453
8141 because the Sun hath looked upon me, my Mothers Children were angry with me, they made me the keeper of the Vineyards, Because the Sun hath looked upon me, my Mother's Children were angry with me, they made me the keeper of the Vineyards, c-acp dt n1 vhz vvn p-acp pno11, po11 ng1 n2 vbdr j p-acp pno11, pns32 vvd pno11 dt n1 pp-f dt n2, (40) sermon (DIV2) 955 Page 453
8142 but my own Vineyard I have not kept. but my own Vineyard I have not kept. cc-acp po11 d n1 pns11 vhb xx vvn. (40) sermon (DIV2) 955 Page 453
8143 IT is the Spouse in this excellent Song of Love that yet Speaks, Twice we have heard her Speaking to her Beloved. IT is the Spouse in this excellent Song of Love that yet Speaks, Twice we have herd her Speaking to her beloved. pn31 vbz dt n1 p-acp d j n1 pp-f vvb cst av vvz, av pns12 vhb vvn pno31 vvg p-acp po31 j-vvn. (40) sermon (DIV2) 956 Page 453
8144 Once, Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth, begging some distinguishing token of his Special love: Once, Let him kiss me with the Kisses of his Mouth, begging Some distinguishing token of his Special love: a-acp, vvb pno31 vvi pno11 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, vvg d j-vvg n1 pp-f po31 j n1: (40) sermon (DIV2) 956 Page 453
8145 Her heart suggesting to her, that her beloved, was far more ready to imbrace her, Her heart suggesting to her, that her Beloved, was Far more ready to embrace her, po31 n1 vvg p-acp pno31, cst po31 j-vvn, vbds av-j av-dc j pc-acp vvi pno31, (40) sermon (DIV2) 956 Page 453
8146 then she was to run after him. She spake a Second time, Draw me, and we will run after thee, begging the sweet and powerfull influences of divine grace, Here now she interrupteth her applications to her beloved, with an Apostrophe to her companions (whom she here calleth The Daughters of Hierusalem.) The verse contains a modest apology which the maketh for her self. In which are considerable, then she was to run After him. She spoke a Second time, Draw me, and we will run After thee, begging the sweet and powerful influences of divine grace, Here now she interrupteth her applications to her Beloved, with an Apostrophe to her Sodales (whom she Here calls The Daughters of Jerusalem.) The verse contains a modest apology which the makes for her self. In which Are considerable, cs pns31 vbds p-acp vvb p-acp pno31. pns31 vvd dt ord n1, vvb pno11, cc pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno21, vvg dt j cc j n2 pp-f j-jn n1, av av pns31 vvz po31 n2 p-acp po31 j-vvn, p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n2 (r-crq pns31 av vvz dt n2 pp-f np1.) dt n1 vvz dt j n1 r-crq av vvz p-acp po31 n1. p-acp r-crq vbr j, (40) sermon (DIV2) 956 Page 453
8147 1. The persons to whom she maketh it, here stiled, The Daughters of Jerusalem. 2. The Apology it self. 1. The Persons to whom she makes it, Here styled, The Daughters of Jerusalem. 2. The Apology it self. crd dt n2 p-acp ro-crq pns31 vvz pn31, av vvd, dt n2 pp-f np1. crd dt n1 pn31 n1. (40) sermon (DIV2) 957 Page 454
8148 I am black (saith she) as the tents of Kedar, as the Curtains of Solomon, &c. In the latter is considerable, 1. The thing which she apologizeth for: I am black (Says she) as the tents of Kedar, as the Curtains of Solomon, etc. In the latter is considerable, 1. The thing which she Apologizeth for: pns11 vbm j-jn (vvz pns31) p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, c-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, av p-acp dt d vbz j, crd dt n1 r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp: (40) sermon (DIV2) 958 Page 454
8149 That is her Blackness, which she confesseth, I am black (saith she) and illustrateth, as the teints of Kedar &c. 2. The arguments of her Apology, or head from whence it is drawn. They are four or five. That is her Blackness, which she Confesses, I am black (Says she) and illustrateth, as the teints of Kedar etc. 2. The Arguments of her Apology, or head from whence it is drawn. They Are four or five. cst vbz po31 n1, r-crq pns31 vvz, pns11 vbm j-jn (vvz pns31) cc vvz, p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 av crd dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, cc n1 p-acp c-crq pn31 vbz vvn. pns32 vbr crd cc crd. (40) sermon (DIV2) 959 Page 454
8150 1. The mixture of comeliness with her blackness. I am black but comely. 2. The Influence of heaven upon her. 1. The mixture of comeliness with her blackness. I am black but comely. 2. The Influence of heaven upon her. crd dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1. pns11 vbm j-jn p-acp j. crd dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno31. (40) sermon (DIV2) 961 Page 454
8151 The Sun (saith she) hath looked upon me. 3. The oppositions she had met with on earth. The Sun (Says she) hath looked upon me. 3. The oppositions she had met with on earth. dt n1 (vvz pns31) vhz vvn p-acp pno11. crd dt n2 pns31 vhd vvn p-acp p-acp n1. (40) sermon (DIV2) 962 Page 454
8152 My mothers children were angry with me. 4. Her worldly diversions and imployments. They made me the Keeper of the Vineyards. 5. Her own neglect. My mother's children were angry with me. 4. Her worldly diversions and employments. They made me the Keeper of the Vineyards. 5. Her own neglect. po11 ng1 n2 vbdr j p-acp pno11. crd po31 j n2 cc n2. pns32 vvd pno11 dt n1 pp-f dt n2. crd po31 d n1. (40) sermon (DIV2) 963 Page 454
8153 But my own I have not kept. Finally. She pleadeth with them that they would not look upon her because she was black. But my own I have not kept. Finally. She pleads with them that they would not look upon her Because she was black. p-acp po11 d pns11 vhb xx vvn. av-j. pns31 vvz p-acp pno32 d pns32 vmd xx vvi p-acp pno31 c-acp pns31 vbds j-jn. (40) sermon (DIV2) 965 Page 454
8154 But what needed this Apology? who faulted the Spouses blackness? who questioned her comeliness? This is not expressed in the letter of the Text but easily understood. But what needed this Apology? who faulted the Spouses blackness? who questioned her comeliness? This is not expressed in the Letter of the Text but Easily understood. cc-acp q-crq vvd d n1? r-crq vvd dt ng1 n1? q-crq vvd po31 n1? d vbz xx vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc-acp av-j vvn. (40) sermon (DIV2) 967 Page 454
8155 Patet quod dett axer ant ei nigredinem improper antes. It is apparent, saith Bernard, that they did detract from her, charging her with blackness. Patet quod debt Axer Ant ei nigredinem improper Aunts. It is apparent, Says Bernard, that they did detract from her, charging her with blackness. fw-la fw-la n1 n1 n1 fw-la fw-la j n2. pn31 vbz j, vvz np1, cst pns32 vdd vvi p-acp pno31, vvg pno31 p-acp n1. (40) sermon (DIV2) 967 Page 454
8157 The man according to Gods own heart, heard some telling him, There was no help for him, in God. The man according to God's own heart, herd Some telling him, There was no help for him, in God. dt n1 vvg p-acp n2 d n1, vvd d vvg pno31, a-acp vbds dx n1 p-acp pno31, p-acp np1. (40) sermon (DIV2) 967 Page 454
8158 We must therefore Suppose our Spouse to have heard some saying to her to this purpose. We must Therefore Suppose our Spouse to have herd Some saying to her to this purpose. pns12 vmb av vvb po12 n1 pc-acp vhi vvn d vvg p-acp pno31 p-acp d n1. (40) sermon (DIV2) 967 Page 454
8159 Canst thou think that Christ who is the fairest of ten thousand, should kiss the with the kisses of his mouth? Thee? That art by nature an Ethiopian, Canst thou think that christ who is the Fairest of ten thousand, should kiss thee with the Kisses of his Mouth? Thee? That art by nature an Ethiopian, vm2 pns21 vvi cst np1 r-crq vbz dt js pp-f crd crd, vmd vvi pno32 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1? pno21? cst n1 p-acp n1 dt jp, (40) sermon (DIV2) 967 Page 454
8160 and by thy renewing actuall Sins, hast made thy self much more black and ugly. and by thy renewing actual Sins, hast made thy self much more black and ugly. cc p-acp po21 vvg j n2, vh2 vvn po21 n1 av-d av-dc j-jn cc j. (40) sermon (DIV2) 967 Page 454
8161 Surely when the King of glory humbleth himself to make love to his Subjects, he will chuse one much fairer then thou art. Surely when the King of glory Humbleth himself to make love to his Subject's, he will choose one much Fairer then thou art. np1 c-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz px31 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp po31 n2-jn, pns31 vmb vvi crd d jc cs pns21 vb2r. (40) sermon (DIV2) 967 Page 454
8162 Did Aaron and Miriam, wonder at, & reproach, Moses, because he had married an Ethiopian Num. 12. 1. And should not Christ be the wonderment of the whole creation, Did Aaron and Miriam, wonder At, & reproach, Moses, Because he had married an Ethiopian Num. 12. 1. And should not christ be the wonderment of the Whole creation, vdd np1 cc np1, vvb p-acp, cc n1, np1, c-acp pns31 vhd vvn dt jp np1 crd crd cc vmd xx np1 vbi dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, (40) sermon (DIV2) 967 Page 454
8163 if he should love one so black as thou art? Whispers to this sense, a believer often heareth from the Devil, from the men of the world, if he should love one so black as thou art? Whispers to this sense, a believer often hears from the devil, from the men of the world, cs pns31 vmd vvi pi av j-jn c-acp pns21 vb2r? vvz p-acp d n1, dt n1 av vvz p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (40) sermon (DIV2) 967 Page 454
8164 and from his own heart also. and from his own heart also. cc p-acp po31 d n1 av. (40) sermon (DIV2) 967 Page 454
8165 Solomon Personating the true Church, & every true believer, fancieth the voice of these Spiritual adversaries in his Ears, Solomon Personating the true Church, & every true believer, fancieth the voice of these Spiritual Adversaries in his Ears, np1 n-vvg dt j n1, cc d j n1, vvz dt n1 pp-f d j n2 p-acp po31 n2, (40) sermon (DIV2) 967 Page 455
8166 nor is there any Child of God but heareth it at some time, or other. nor is there any Child of God but hears it At Some time, or other. ccx vbz pc-acp d n1 pp-f np1 cc-acp vvz pn31 p-acp d n1, cc j-jn. (40) sermon (DIV2) 967 Page 455
8167 The spouse therefore preoccupieth this objection by this Apostrophe. O you daughters of Hierusalem, I am black but comely like the tents of Kedar, like the Curtains of Solomon. The spouse Therefore preoccupieth this objection by this Apostrophe. O you daughters of Jerusalem, I am black but comely like the tents of Kedar, like the Curtains of Solomon. dt n1 av vvz d n1 p-acp d n1. sy pn22 n2 pp-f np1, pns11 vbm j-jn p-acp j av-j dt n2 pp-f np1, av-j dt n2 pp-f np1. (40) sermon (DIV2) 967 Page 455
8168 You daughters of Hierusalem ] Hierusalem is an Hebrew word, and signifieth, The Vision of Peace, or They shall see Peace; it is to be considered in its Political, Ecclesiastical, and Typical notion. You daughters of Jerusalem ] Jerusalem is an Hebrew word, and signifies, The Vision of Peace, or They shall see Peace; it is to be considered in its Political, Ecclesiastical, and Typical notion. pn22 n2 pp-f np1 ] np1 vbz dt njp n1, cc vvz, dt n1 pp-f n1, cc pns32 vmb vvi n1; pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po31 j, j, cc j n1. (40) sermon (DIV2) 968 Page 455
8169 1. In its Political Notion, it signifieth the Metropolis or chief City of Judea; a City supposed to have been builded by Melchizedeck, and by him called Salem, he is called the King of Salem, Gen. 14. 8. Heb. 7. 1. 2. Salem in Scripture is put for Herusalem. In Salem is God known, Psal. 76. 2. It was afterwards for some hundreds of years in the possession of the Canaanites. 1. In its Political Notion, it signifies the Metropolis or chief city of Judea; a city supposed to have been built by Melchizedeck, and by him called Salem, he is called the King of Salem, Gen. 14. 8. Hebrew 7. 1. 2. Salem in Scripture is put for Jerusalem. In Salem is God known, Psalm 76. 2. It was afterwards for Some hundreds of Years in the possession of the Canaanites. crd p-acp po31 j n1, pn31 vvz dt n1 cc j-jn n1 pp-f np1; dt n1 vvd pc-acp vhi vbn vvn p-acp np1, cc p-acp pno31 vvd np1, pns31 vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd crd np1 crd crd crd np1 p-acp n1 vbz vvn p-acp np1. p-acp np1 vbz np1 vvn, np1 crd crd pn31 vbds av p-acp d crd pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt np2. (40) sermon (DIV2) 969 Page 455
8170 Adonizedek was the King of it, Josh. 10, 3. who was conquered, and slain by Joshua, Josh. 10. 26. the Jebusites afterward lived there in common with the Benjamites who did not drive them out, Jud. 1. 21. David smo•e these Jebusites, 2 Sam. 5. 7, 8. and took the strong hold of Zion, & made it his City. Adonizedek was the King of it, Josh. 10, 3. who was conquered, and slave by joshua, Josh. 10. 26. the Jebusites afterwards lived there in Common with the Benjamites who did not drive them out, Jud. 1. 21. David smo•e these Jebusites, 2 Sam. 5. 7, 8. and took the strong hold of Zion, & made it his city. np1 vbds dt n1 pp-f pn31, np1 crd, crd r-crq vbds vvn, cc vvn p-acp np1, np1 crd crd dt n2 av vvd a-acp p-acp j p-acp dt np2 r-crq vdd xx vvi pno32 av, np1 crd crd np1 vbr d np1, crd np1 crd crd, crd cc vvd dt j n1 pp-f np1, cc vvd pn31 po31 n1. (40) sermon (DIV2) 969 Page 455
8171 It was scituated amongst the Mountains; It was situated among the Mountains; pn31 vbds vvn p-acp dt n2; (40) sermon (DIV2) 969 Page 455
8186 so is the black marble. But I reserve a further and larger discourse, concerning the spouses blackness, so is the black Marble. But I reserve a further and larger discourse, Concerning the Spouses blackness, av vbz dt j-jn n1. cc-acp pns11 vvb dt jc cc jc n1, vvg dt n2 n1, (40) sermon (DIV2) 971 Page 456
8172 hence you read of the mountains being round about Hierusalem Psal. 125. 2. Yet the habitable part of it was in the Valley, Jer 21. 13. Now if we take Hierusalem in this notion here, the Daughters of Hierusalem are the Inhabitants of this famous City. hence you read of the Mountains being round about Jerusalem Psalm 125. 2. Yet the habitable part of it was in the Valley, Jer 21. 13. Now if we take Jerusalem in this notion Here, the Daughters of Jerusalem Are the Inhabitants of this famous city. av pn22 vvb pp-f dt n2 vbg av-j p-acp np1 np1 crd crd av dt j n1 pp-f pn31 vbds p-acp dt n1, np1 crd crd av cs pns12 vvb np1 p-acp d n1 av, dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr dt n2 pp-f d j n1. (40) sermon (DIV2) 969 Page 455
8173 2. But there is an Ecclesiastical Notion of it so it signifiyeth the Jewish Church: Hierusalem was the place where the Temple stood, where was the most folemn Worship of God; 2. But there is an Ecclesiastical Notion of it so it signifiyeth the Jewish Church: Jerusalem was the place where the Temple stood, where was the most folemn Worship of God; crd p-acp pc-acp vbz dt j n1 pp-f pn31 av pn31 vvz dt jp n1: np1 vbds dt n1 c-crq dt n1 vvd, c-crq vbds dt av-ds j n1 pp-f np1; (40) sermon (DIV2) 970 Page 455
8174 thither all the males of the Israelites went up thrice a year to Worship God. There lived the High Priest; in that place alone (in their setled state) they were to Sacrifice. thither all the males of the Israelites went up thrice a year to Worship God. There lived the High Priest; in that place alone (in their settled state) they were to Sacrifice. av d dt n2-jn pp-f dt np2 vvd a-acp av dt n1 p-acp vvb np1. a-acp vvd dt j n1; p-acp d n1 av-j (p-acp po32 j-vvn n1) pns32 vbdr p-acp n1. (40) sermon (DIV2) 970 Page 455
8175 Hence Zion (a City contiguous to this City) the City of David, and Hierusalem are often in Scripture put for the Jewish Church; hence the Psalmist praying for the prosperity, Hence Zion (a city contiguous to this city) the city of David, and Jerusalem Are often in Scripture put for the Jewish Church; hence the Psalmist praying for the Prosperity, av np1 (dt n1 j p-acp d n1) dt n1 pp-f np1, cc np1 vbr av p-acp n1 vvn p-acp dt jp n1; av dt n1 vvg p-acp dt n1, (40) sermon (DIV2) 970 Page 455
8176 and restauration of the Church of the Jews, Prays in this aialect; Build thou up the walls of Hierusalem. and restauration of the Church of the jews, Prays in this aialect; Built thou up the walls of Jerusalem. cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt np2, vvz p-acp d n1; vvb pns21 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. (40) sermon (DIV2) 970 Page 455
8177 So Psal. 102. verse 23. to declare the name of the Lord in Sion, and his praise in Hierusalem. So Psalm 102. verse 23. to declare the name of the Lord in Sion, and his praise in Jerusalem. av np1 crd n1 crd pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1, cc po31 n1 p-acp np1. (40) sermon (DIV2) 970 Page 455
8178 that is, in the Jewish Church. In this sense, the Daughters of Hierusalem are the members of the Jewish Church. that is, in the Jewish Church. In this sense, the Daughters of Jerusalem Are the members of the Jewish Church. cst vbz, p-acp dt jp n1. p-acp d n1, dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr dt n2 pp-f dt jp n1. (40) sermon (DIV2) 970 Page 455
8179 3. But there is yet a further Typical Notion of it. So it signifieth the Church of God both that part which is in Heaven Triumphant, called the mother of us all which is called the New Hierusalem Rev. 3. 12. ch. 21. verse. 2, &c. or that part of it which under the Gospel is still militant on earth, Zech. 8. 22. Thus the Daughters of Hierusalem, are the Members of the visible Church. 3. But there is yet a further Typical Notion of it. So it signifies the Church of God both that part which is in Heaven Triumphant, called the mother of us all which is called the New Jerusalem Rev. 3. 12. changed. 21. verse. 2, etc. or that part of it which under the Gospel is still militant on earth, Zechariah 8. 22. Thus the Daughters of Jerusalem, Are the Members of the visible Church. crd p-acp pc-acp vbz av dt jc j n1 pp-f pn31. av pn31 vvz dt n1 pp-f np1 av-d cst n1 r-crq vbz p-acp n1 j, vvn dt n1 pp-f pno12 d r-crq vbz vvn dt j np1 n1 crd crd vvn. crd n1. crd, av cc d n1 pp-f pn31 r-crq p-acp dt n1 vbz j j p-acp n1, np1 crd crd av dt n2 pp-f np1, vbr dt n2 pp-f dt j n1. (40) sermon (DIV2) 971 Page 456
8180 you may take it in either notion; you may take it in either notion; pn22 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp d n1; (40) sermon (DIV2) 971 Page 456
8181 either thus, O my neighbours, you people amongst whom I dwell, or O you that are members of the same Church of God with me; either thus, Oh my neighbours, you people among whom I dwell, or Oh you that Are members of the same Church of God with me; d av, uh po11 n2, pn22 n1 p-acp ro-crq pns11 vvb, cc uh pn22 cst vbr n2 pp-f dt d n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno11; (40) sermon (DIV2) 971 Page 456
8182 Brethren are too ready to censure and upbraid one another, Aaron, and Miriam spake against Moses, Num 12. 2. David complaineth that he was an alien to his mother's Children, Psal. 69. 8. and in the next words, the Spouse saith, my mothers Children were angry with me. Brothers Are too ready to censure and upbraid one Another, Aaron, and Miriam spoke against Moses, Num 12. 2. David Complaineth that he was an alien to his mother's Children, Psalm 69. 8. and in the next words, the Spouse Says, my mother's Children were angry with me. n2 vbr av j pc-acp vvi cc vvi pi j-jn, np1, cc np1 vvd p-acp np1, np1 crd crd np1 vvz cst pns31 vbds dt n-jn p-acp po31 ng1 n2, np1 crd crd cc p-acp dt ord n2, dt n1 vvz, po11 ng1 n2 vbdr j p-acp pno11. (40) sermon (DIV2) 971 Page 456
8183 To these she saith, I am black but comely; To these she Says, I am black but comely; p-acp d pns31 vvz, pns11 vbm j-jn p-acp j; (40) sermon (DIV2) 971 Page 456
8184 how the Church of God, or the particular Souls in it are Black, I shall have occasion more fully to shew you hereafter. how the Church of God, or the particular Souls in it Are Black, I shall have occasion more Fully to show you hereafter. c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt j n2 p-acp pn31 vbr j-jn, pns11 vmb vhi n1 av-dc av-j pc-acp vvi pn22 av. (40) sermon (DIV2) 971 Page 456
8185 Every one will understand, she speaketh in a figure and intends not the black colour of the flesh, but some condition fitly enough represented and expressed by a blackness of colour, [ But comely ] There is no contradiction in that, There is a comeliness in some blackness. The Black Eye is comely, Every one will understand, she speaks in a figure and intends not the black colour of the Flesh, but Some condition fitly enough represented and expressed by a blackness of colour, [ But comely ] There is no contradiction in that, There is a comeliness in Some blackness. The Black Eye is comely, d crd vmb vvi, pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 cc vvz xx dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp d n1 av-j av-d vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, [ cc-acp j ] a-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp d, pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp d n1. dt j-jn n1 vbz j, (40) sermon (DIV2) 971 Page 456
8187 and comeliness, till I come to the Propositions of Doctrine I intend to discourse from the words, and comeliness, till I come to the Propositions of Doctrine I intend to discourse from the words, cc n1, c-acp pns11 vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2, (40) sermon (DIV2) 971 Page 456
8188 but what is the meaning of the follow phrase. As the tents of Kedar: as the Curtains of Solomon. but what is the meaning of the follow phrase. As the tents of Kedar: as the Curtains of Solomon. cc-acp q-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt vvb n1. p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1: c-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. (40) sermon (DIV2) 971 Page 456
8189 ] They are certainly two similitudes which the Spouse brings elegantly to set forth what she had said, either concerning her blackness, or concerning her beauty and comeliness. Only the question is, whether the sense be this; ] They Are Certainly two Similitudes which the Spouse brings elegantly to Set forth what she had said, either Concerning her blackness, or Concerning her beauty and comeliness. Only the question is, whither the sense be this; ] pns32 vbr av-j crd n2 r-crq dt n1 vvz av-j pc-acp vvi av q-crq pns31 vhd vvn, av-d vvg po31 n1, cc vvg po31 n1 cc n1. av-j dt n1 vbz, cs dt n1 vbb d; (40) sermon (DIV2) 972 Page 456
8190 I am black like the tents of Kedar, and like the Curtains of Solomon: but I am also (like them) comely also: I am black like the tents of Kedar, and like the Curtains of Solomon: but I am also (like them) comely also: pns11 vbm j-jn av-j dt n2 pp-f np1, cc av-j dt n2 pp-f np1: cc-acp pns11 vbm av (j pno32) j av: (40) sermon (DIV2) 972 Page 456
8191 Or thus, I am, I confess, black, like the Tents of Kedar: but I am also comely like the Curtains of Solomon. The letter pleaseth me best because we read nothing of any black Curtains, that Solomon made for the Temple, Or thus, I am, I confess, black, like the Tents of Kedar: but I am also comely like the Curtains of Solomon. The Letter Pleases me best Because we read nothing of any black Curtains, that Solomon made for the Temple, cc av, pns11 vbm, pns11 vvb, j-jn, av-j dt n2 pp-f np1: cc-acp pns11 vbm av j av-j dt n2 pp-f np1. dt n1 vvz pno11 av-js c-acp pns12 vvb pix pp-f d j-jn n2, cst np1 vvd p-acp dt n1, (40) sermon (DIV2) 972 Page 456
8192 and it is most likely he kept the colours of the Curtains of the Tabernacle which were Blue, Purple and Scarlet. Redar was one of the Sons of Ishmael as you read Gen. 25. 13. It is probable that he did build some, City in Arabia which (as was very usual) he called after his owne name. and it is most likely he kept the colours of the Curtains of the Tabernacle which were Blue, Purple and Scarlet. Redar was one of the Sons of Ishmael as you read Gen. 25. 13. It is probable that he did built Some, city in Arabia which (as was very usual) he called After his own name. cc pn31 vbz av-ds j pns31 vvd dt n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1 r-crq vbdr j-jn, j-jn cc j-jn. n1 vbds pi pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 c-acp pn22 vvb np1 crd crd pn31 vbz j cst pns31 vdd vvi d, n1 p-acp np1 r-crq (c-acp vbds av j) pns31 vvd p-acp po31 d n1. (40) sermon (DIV2) 972 Page 456
8193 We shall read that in the Prophecy of Isaiah against Arabia, Isaiah 21. 17. he hath this expression, The mighty men of the Children of Kedar shall be deminished. We shall read that in the Prophecy of Isaiah against Arabia, Isaiah 21. 17. he hath this expression, The mighty men of the Children of Kedar shall be diminished. pns12 vmb vvi cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1, np1 crd crd pns31 vhz d n1, dt j n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 vmb vbi vvn. (40) sermon (DIV2) 972 Page 456
8194 And in the Prophecy of the Gentiles coming in to Christ, Isaiah 60. 7. All the flocks of Kedar, shall be gathered unto thee, and the Rams of Nebujoth. And in the Prophecy of the Gentiles coming in to christ, Isaiah 60. 7. All the flocks of Kedar, shall be gathered unto thee, and the Rams of Nebujoth. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt np1 vvg p-acp p-acp np1, np1 crd crd d dt n2 pp-f np1, vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno21, cc dt n2 pp-f n1. (40) sermon (DIV2) 972 Page 456
8195 You read of it also Jer. 2. 20. and Jer 49. 28. and Zech. 27. 21. Arabia and all the Princes of Kedar. Keder then was either a City or a Province of Arabia which was a very hot Country, they had at that time generally no such fixed houses, You read of it also Jer. 2. 20. and Jer 49. 28. and Zechariah 27. 21. Arabia and all the Princes of Kedar. Cedar then was either a city or a Province of Arabia which was a very hight Country, they had At that time generally not such fixed houses, pn22 vvb pp-f pn31 av np1 crd crd cc n1 crd crd cc np1 crd crd np1 cc d dt n2 pp-f np1. jc av vbds d dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vbds dt j j n1, pns32 vhd p-acp d n1 av-j xx d j-vvn n2, (40) sermon (DIV2) 972 Page 457
8196 nor such wayes of covering their habitations as we have: nor such ways of covering their habitations as we have: ccx d n2 pp-f vvg po32 n2 c-acp pns12 vhb: (40) sermon (DIV2) 972 Page 457
8197 They did generally live in Tents, which were moveable places of habitation, these were ordinarily covered with the Skins of beasts which they killed for their uses. They did generally live in Tents, which were movable places of habitation, these were ordinarily covered with the Skins of beasts which they killed for their uses. pns32 vdd av-j vvi p-acp n2, r-crq vbdr j n2 pp-f n1, d vbdr av-j vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 r-crq pns32 vvd p-acp po32 n2. (40) sermon (DIV2) 972 Page 457
8198 That kind of covering as you know in Countreys where the Sun is very hot, is apt to tan into a very lothsome, That kind of covering as you know in Countries' where the Sun is very hight, is apt to tan into a very loathsome, cst n1 pp-f vvg p-acp pn22 vvb p-acp ng2 c-crq dt n1 vbz av j, vbz j p-acp uh p-acp dt j j, (40) sermon (DIV2) 972 Page 457
8199 and unlovely colour ▪ To these the Spouse compares her self. I am black like the tents of Kedar. Like the Curtains of Solomon. and unlovely colour ▪ To these the Spouse compares her self. I am black like the tents of Kedar. Like the Curtains of Solomon. cc j-u n1 ▪ p-acp d dt n1 vvz po31 n1. pns11 vbm j-jn av-j dt n2 pp-f np1. av-j dt n2 pp-f np1. (40) sermon (DIV2) 972 Page 457
8200 ] This I take to relate to the latter part of the Spouses words. ] This I take to relate to the latter part of the Spouses words. ] d pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp dt d n1 pp-f dt n2 n2. (40) sermon (DIV2) 973 Page 457
8201 Solomon made Curtains for the Temple, and it is very likely they were made in Proportion to those which were made (by Gods Prescription) for the Tabernacle, Exod 36. 8. of fine twined Linnen, Blue, Purple, Solomon made Curtains for the Temple, and it is very likely they were made in Proportion to those which were made (by God's Prescription) for the Tabernacle, Exod 36. 8. of fine twined Linen, Blue, Purple, np1 vvd n2 p-acp dt n1, cc pn31 vbz av j pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp n1 p-acp d r-crq vbdr vvn (p-acp npg1 n1) p-acp dt n1, j crd crd pp-f j j-vvn n1, j-jn, j-jn, (40) sermon (DIV2) 973 Page 457
8202 and Scarlet, with Cherubims of cunning works; the Spouse compareth her self to these for comeliness. and Scarlet, with Cherubims of cunning works; the Spouse compareth her self to these for comeliness. cc j-jn, p-acp n2 pp-f j-jn n2; dt n1 vvz po31 n1 p-acp d p-acp n1. (40) sermon (DIV2) 973 Page 457
8203 Look not upon me because I am black. ] That is, you Daughters of Hierusalem, look not upon me. Look not upon me Because I am black. ] That is, you Daughters of Jerusalem, look not upon me. vvb xx p-acp pno11 c-acp pns11 vbm j-jn. ] cst vbz, pn22 n2 pp-f np1, vvb xx p-acp pno11. (40) sermon (DIV2) 974 Page 457
8204 The Chaldee Paraphrast maketh this the voice of the Jewish Church speaking to the Heathens thus: The Chaldee Paraphrast makes this the voice of the Jewish Church speaking to the heathens thus: dt np1 vvd vvz d dt n1 pp-f dt jp n1 vvg p-acp dt n2-jn av: (40) sermon (DIV2) 974 Page 457
8205 O you Heathen Nations! do not despsse me because I have made my self blacker then you by doing after your deeds, Worshipping the Sun, Moon, Oh you Heathen nations! do not despsse me Because I have made my self blacker then you by doing After your Deeds, Worshipping the Sun, Moon, uh pn22 j-jn n2! vdb xx vvi pno11 c-acp pns11 vhb vvn po11 n1 jc-jn cs pn22 p-acp vdg p-acp po22 n2, vvg dt n1, n1, (40) sermon (DIV2) 974 Page 457
8206 and all the host of Heaven; and all the host of Heaven; cc d dt n1 pp-f n1; (40) sermon (DIV2) 974 Page 457
8207 false Prophets, have made me to err after your ways by which means the wrath of the Lord is poured out upon me. false prophets, have made me to err After your ways by which means the wrath of the Lord is poured out upon me. j n2, vhb vvn pno11 pc-acp vvi p-acp po22 n2 p-acp r-crq vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz vvn av p-acp pno11. (40) sermon (DIV2) 974 Page 457
8208 The reason of this interpretation is their dream that they are the only Church of God in the World. The reason of this Interpretation is their dream that they Are the only Church of God in the World. dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbz po32 n1 cst pns32 vbr dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1. (40) sermon (DIV2) 974 Page 457
8209 But the text is not to be so restrained. The true Church of Christ, or the truly believing Soul here speaks unto any others: But the text is not to be so restrained. The true Church of christ, or the truly believing Soul Here speaks unto any Others: p-acp dt n1 vbz xx pc-acp vbi av vvn. dt j n1 pp-f np1, cc dt av-j vvg n1 av vvz p-acp d n2-jn: (40) sermon (DIV2) 974 Page 457
8210 That they would not look asquint upon her because she was black; Ne torvum intueamini, That they would not look asquint upon her Because she was black; Ne torvum intueamini, cst pns32 vmd xx vvi av p-acp pno31 c-acp pns31 vbds j-jn; ccx fw-la fw-la, (40) sermon (DIV2) 974 Page 457
8211 nec velut per contemptum despiciatis, (so Mercer glosseth upon the words) do not look upon me with an Eye of despight, scorn or, contempt. nec velut per contemptum despiciatis, (so Mercer Glosseth upon the words) do not look upon me with an Eye of despite, scorn or, contempt. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, (av n1 vvz p-acp dt n2) vdb xx vvi p-acp pno11 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, n1 cc, n1. (40) sermon (DIV2) 974 Page 457
8212 As the Leviat han beholdeth all things Job 41. 34. (so Mr. Ainsworth interpreteth it) or as he addeth, not with a rejoycing pleased or Satisfyed Eye, according to that, Obadiah v. 12. Edom should not have Looked upon the affliction of his brethren. As the Leviathan han beholdeth all things Job 41. 34. (so Mr. Ainsworth interpreteth it) or as he adds, not with a rejoicing pleased or Satisfied Eye, according to that, Obadiah v. 12. Edom should not have Looked upon the affliction of his brothers. p-acp dt n1 av vvz d n2 n1 crd crd (av n1 np1 vvz pn31) cc c-acp pns31 vvz, xx p-acp dt vvg vvd cc j-vvn n1, vvg p-acp d, np1 n1 crd np1 vmd xx vhi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2. (40) sermon (DIV2) 974 Page 457
8213 Or not with an astonishing, admiring look: As the Apostle commandeth us not to think it strange concerning the fiery tryal, and 1. Thessal. 2. 3. that none should be moved by the Churches afflictions, knowing that God had appointed them thereunto. Or not with an astonishing, admiring look: As the Apostle commands us not to think it strange Concerning the fiery trial, and 1. Thessal. 2. 3. that none should be moved by the Churches afflictions, knowing that God had appointed them thereunto. cc xx p-acp dt vvg, vvg n1: p-acp dt n1 vvz pno12 xx pc-acp vvi pn31 j vvg dt j n1, cc crd n1. crd crd cst pix vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt ng1 n2, vvg cst np1 vhd vvn pno32 av. (40) sermon (DIV2) 974 Page 457
8214 The English Annotators add, not with a partial eye, beholding my blackness and not my comeliness; no nor yet with a dull de•jected, or despendent Eye; The English Annotators add, not with a partial eye, beholding my blackness and not my comeliness; not nor yet with a dull de•jected, or despendent Eye; dt jp n2 vvb, xx p-acp dt j vvb, vvg po11 n1 cc xx po11 n1; xx ccx av p-acp dt j vvn, cc j-jn n1; (40) sermon (DIV2) 974 Page 458
8215 Nor yet so as to take a Copy from me for your imitation. Do not thus look upon me, because I am black. Nor yet so as to take a Copy from me for your imitation. Do not thus look upon me, Because I am black. ccx av av a-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp pno11 p-acp po22 n1. vdb xx av vvi p-acp pno11, c-acp pns11 vbm j-jn. (40) sermon (DIV2) 974 Page 458
8216 NONLATINALPHABET There is a little difference in the form of the word from the word as used before NONLATINALPHABET. There is a little difference in the from of the word from the word as used before. pc-acp vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 c-acp vvn p-acp. (40) sermon (DIV2) 975 Page 458
8217 It is the observation of some critical Interpreters, that this change of the form of the word, maketh a diminution in the sense. It is the observation of Some critical Interpreters, that this change of the from of the word, makes a diminution in the sense. pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f d j n2, cst d n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1. (40) sermon (DIV2) 975 Page 458
8218 So as it should be read, because I am something black a little black, duskish, subnigra, fusca (thus Arias Montanus translates it.) Nun• se corrigit (saith Genebrard) here she correcteth her self. So as it should be read, Because I am something black a little black, duskish, subnigra, Fusca (thus Arias Montanus translates it.) Nun• se corrigit (Says Genebrard) Here she Correcteth her self. av c-acp pn31 vmd vbi vvn, c-acp pns11 vbm pi j-jn dt j j-jn, j, fw-la, fw-la (av np1 np1 vvz pn31.) np1 fw-la fw-la (vvz np1) av pns31 vvz po31 n1. (40) sermon (DIV2) 975 Page 458
8219 She had said before she was black. Now she altereth her phrase and speaks to this sense; She had said before she was black. Now she altereth her phrase and speaks to this sense; pns31 vhd vvn c-acp pns31 vbds j-jn. av pns31 vvz po31 n1 cc vvz p-acp d n1; (40) sermon (DIV2) 975 Page 458
8220 I am indeed something brown, but not so black as you take me to be; thus I said critical Interpreters in the Hebr. carry it. I am indeed something brown, but not so black as you take me to be; thus I said critical Interpreters in the Hebrew carry it. pns11 vbm av pi j-jn, cc-acp xx av j-jn c-acp pn22 vvb pno11 pc-acp vbi; av pns11 vvd j n2 p-acp dt np1 vvb pn31. (40) sermon (DIV2) 975 Page 458
8221 Mercer also and Mr. Ainsworth, & our English Annotators take some notice of it. Mercer also and Mr. Ainsworth, & our English Annotators take Some notice of it. n1 av cc n1 np1, cc po12 np1 n2 vvb d n1 pp-f pn31. (40) sermon (DIV2) 975 Page 458
8222 And Mr. Ainsworth quotes a text where another word much of the same form is translated, something red. We have now probably the sense of the words. And Mr. Ainsworth quotes a text where Another word much of the same from is translated, something read. We have now probably the sense of the words. cc n1 np1 vvz dt n1 c-crq j-jn n1 av-d pp-f dt d n1 vbz vvn, pi j-jn. pns12 vhb av av-j dt n1 pp-f dt n2. (40) sermon (DIV2) 975 Page 458
8223 O you that are the People of God, do not look upon me with a scornful abominating Eye, to flee from me, and avoid me: O you that Are the People of God, do not look upon me with a scornful abominating Eye, to flee from me, and avoid me: sy pn22 cst vbr dt n1 pp-f np1, vdb xx vvi p-acp pno11 p-acp dt j n-vvg n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno11, cc vvb pno11: (40) sermon (DIV2) 975 Page 458
8224 Nor yet to take out a Sinful Copy from me: Nor yet to take out a Sinful Copy from me: ccx av pc-acp vvi av dt j n1 p-acp pno11: (40) sermon (DIV2) 975 Page 458
8225 you men of the world, do not scorn, do not clap your hands at me, do not stand amazed, you men of the world, do not scorn, do not clap your hands At me, do not stand amazed, pn22 n2 pp-f dt n1, vdb xx vvi, vdb xx vvi po22 n2 p-acp pno11, vdb xx vvi j-vvn, (40) sermon (DIV2) 975 Page 458
8226 because you see me full of trouble, and affliction, do not look upon me on one side partially; Because you see me full of trouble, and affliction, do not look upon me on one side partially; c-acp pn22 vvb pno11 j pp-f n1, cc n1, vdb xx vvi p-acp pno11 p-acp crd n1 av-j; (40) sermon (DIV2) 975 Page 458
8227 I am indeed something black, but not coal black, not wholly black. The Sun hath looked upon me. I am indeed something black, but not coal black, not wholly black. The Sun hath looked upon me. pns11 vbm av pi j-jn, p-acp xx n1 j-jn, xx av-jn j-jn. dt n1 vhz vvn p-acp pno11. (40) sermon (DIV2) 975 Page 458
8228 ] The Arabick version reads it, The Sun hath declined me, but Avenarius tells us, the Hebrew word NONLATINALPHABET signifyeth to look wistly and directly upon an Object; ] The Arabic version reads it, The Sun hath declined me, but Avenarius tells us, the Hebrew word signifieth to look wistly and directly upon an Object; ] dt jp n1 vvz pn31, dt n1 vhz vvn pno11, p-acp np1 vvz pno12, dt njp n1 vvz p-acp vvb av cc av-j p-acp dt n1; (40) sermon (DIV2) 976 Page 458
8229 in that first Conjugation it is used but thrice in holy Writ, Job 20 9. The Eye also that saw him shall see him no more. Job. in that First Conjugation it is used but thrice in holy Writ, Job 20 9. The Eye also that saw him shall see him no more. Job. p-acp cst ord n1 pn31 vbz vvn p-acp av p-acp j vvn, n1 crd crd dt n1 av cst vvd pno31 vmb vvi pno31 av-dx av-dc. np1. (40) sermon (DIV2) 976 Page 458
8230 28. 7. There is a path, which the Vultures Eye hath not seen. The third is this text. 28. 7. There is a path, which the Vultures Eye hath not seen. The third is this text. crd crd pc-acp vbz dt n1, r-crq dt ng1 n1 vhz xx vvn. dt ord vbz d n1. (40) sermon (DIV2) 976 Page 458
8231 So as the ordinary reading is not to be declined. But concerning the Sun mentioned in this text there is a great Variety amongst Interpreters. So as the ordinary reading is not to be declined. But Concerning the Sun mentioned in this text there is a great Variety among Interpreters. av c-acp dt j n-vvg vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn. p-acp vvg dt n1 vvn p-acp d n1 a-acp vbz dt j n1 p-acp n2. (40) sermon (DIV2) 976 Page 458
8232 1. some understand bY the Sun here the Sun of Righteousness, the Lord Jesus Christ who is so called Malachy 4. 2. and according to this sense, I find Delrio giving a singular sense of these words which he calleth the Tropological sense. 1. Some understand bY the Sun Here the Sun of Righteousness, the Lord jesus christ who is so called Malachy 4. 2. and according to this sense, I find Delrio giving a singular sense of these words which he calls the Tropological sense. crd d vvi p-acp dt n1 av dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 np1 np1 r-crq vbz av vvn np1 crd crd cc vvg p-acp d n1, pns11 vvb np1 vvg dt j n1 pp-f d n2 r-crq pns31 vvz dt j n1. (40) sermon (DIV2) 977 Page 458
8233 As if these words were not brought in by the spouse as a reason of her blackness but only as a reason why they should not despise her by reason of her blackness. As if these words were not brought in by the spouse as a reason of her blackness but only as a reason why they should not despise her by reason of her blackness. p-acp cs d n2 vbdr xx vvn p-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp j p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns32 vmd xx vvi pno31 p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1. (40) sermon (DIV2) 977 Page 458
8234 Tho I am black, (saith she) yet the Sun of righteousness, the Lord Jesus Christ hath looked on me and hath clothed me with his Righteousness, Though I am black, (Says she) yet the Sun of righteousness, the Lord jesus christ hath looked on me and hath clothed me with his Righteousness, cs pns11 vbm j-jn, (vvz pns31) av dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 np1 np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno11 cc vhz vvn pno11 p-acp po31 n1, (40) sermon (DIV2) 977 Page 459
8235 therefore you ought not to despise me. There is a great truth in this. Therefore you ought not to despise me. There is a great truth in this. av pn22 vmd xx pc-acp vvi pno11. pc-acp vbz dt j n1 p-acp d. (40) sermon (DIV2) 977 Page 459
8236 If we can Charitably judge concerning any soul that God hath received it, if we see any Person so living, If we can Charitably judge Concerning any soul that God hath received it, if we see any Person so living, cs pns12 vmb av-j vvi vvg d n1 cst np1 vhz vvn pn31, cs pns12 vvb d n1 av vvg, (40) sermon (DIV2) 977 Page 459
8237 so aright ordering his conversation, that we cannot but think he or she is one whom the Lord loves, so aright ordering his Conversation, that we cannot but think he or she is one whom the Lord loves, av av vvg po31 n1, cst pns12 vmbx p-acp vvi pns31 cc pns31 vbz crd ro-crq dt n1 vvz, (40) sermon (DIV2) 977 Page 459
8238 and who is accepted of him, we ought not to despise them, because we see them gu•ley of some failings, and who is accepted of him, we ought not to despise them, Because we see them gu•ley of Some failings, cc r-crq vbz vvn pp-f pno31, pns12 vmd xx pc-acp vvi pno32, c-acp pns12 vvb pno32 n1 pp-f d n2-vvg, (40) sermon (DIV2) 977 Page 459
8240 But this seemeth not to be the sense of the words. 2. Others understanding by Sun here, the Sun of Righteousness make another improvement of the Notion. But this seems not to be the sense of the words. 2. Others understanding by Sun Here, the Sun of Righteousness make Another improvement of the Notion. p-acp d vvz xx pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f dt n2. crd ng2-jn vvg p-acp n1 av, dt n1 pp-f n1 vvi j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1. (40) sermon (DIV2) 977 Page 459
8241 Christ, [ The Sun of Righteousness ] hath lookt upon me, and I am become black, that is, Vile in my own Eyes: christ, [ The Sun of Righteousness ] hath looked upon me, and I am become black, that is, Vile in my own Eyes: np1, [ dt n1 pp-f n1 ] vhz vvn p-acp pno11, cc pns11 vbm vvn j-jn, cst vbz, j p-acp po11 d n2: (40) sermon (DIV2) 977 Page 459
8242 This is truth, the more the Lord looketh upon any Soul the more mean and low and vile it is in its own Eyes. This is truth, the more the Lord looks upon any Soul the more mean and low and vile it is in its own Eyes. d vbz n1, dt av-dc dt n1 vvz p-acp d n1 dt av-dc j cc j cc j pn31 vbz p-acp po31 d n2. (40) sermon (DIV2) 977 Page 459
8243 When our Lord looked upon Peter he went out, and wept bitterly. Isaiah cryeth out. When our Lord looked upon Peter he went out, and wept bitterly. Isaiah Cries out. c-crq po12 n1 vvn p-acp np1 pns31 vvd av, cc vvd av-j. np1 vvz av. (40) sermon (DIV2) 977 Page 459
8244 Woe is me! I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell amongst a People of unclean lips, Woe is me! I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell among a People of unclean lips, n1 vbz pno11! pns11 vbm dt n1 pp-f j n2, cc pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2, (40) sermon (DIV2) 977 Page 459
8245 for my Eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts. for my Eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts. p-acp po11 n2 vhb vvn dt n1, dt n1 pp-f n2. (40) sermon (DIV2) 977 Page 459
8246 The more the Lord looketh upon any Soul, or the more a Soul looketh up to and upon God, the more vile it iudgeth its self; The more the Lord looks upon any Soul, or the more a Soul looks up to and upon God, the more vile it Judgeth its self; dt av-dc dt n1 vvz p-acp d n1, cc dt av-dc dt n1 vvz a-acp p-acp cc p-acp np1, dt av-dc j pn31 vvz po31 n1; (40) sermon (DIV2) 977 Page 459
8247 but tho this be true, yet I cannot judge it the truth of this place, where I take the Spouse to be apologizing for her blackness in her outward appearance to others; but though this be true, yet I cannot judge it the truth of this place, where I take the Spouse to be apologizing for her blackness in her outward appearance to Others; cc-acp cs d vbb j, av pns11 vmbx vvi pn31 dt n1 pp-f d n1, c-crq pns11 vvb dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvg p-acp po31 n1 p-acp po31 j n1 p-acp n2-jn; (40) sermon (DIV2) 977 Page 459
8248 tho it be also true, That Exercises of repentance, and mortification do not commend Souls to the Eye of the world, tho they highly commend them unto God. though it be also true, That Exercises of Repentance, and mortification do not commend Souls to the Eye of the world, though they highly commend them unto God. cs pn31 vbb av j, cst n2 pp-f n1, cc n1 vdb xx vvi n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cs pns32 av-j vvi pno32 p-acp np1. (40) sermon (DIV2) 977 Page 459
8249 Bernard hath yet a 3d improvement of this notion — Ejus amore lang•eo. God by casting an Eye upon my Soul, hath so drawn out my heart after him, that I faint, Bernard hath yet a 3d improvement of this notion — His amore lang•eo. God by casting an Eye upon my Soul, hath so drawn out my heart After him, that I faint, np1 vhz av dt crd n1 pp-f d n1 — fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1 p-acp vvg dt n1 p-acp po11 n1, vhz av vvn av po11 n1 p-acp pno31, cst pns11 vvb, (40) sermon (DIV2) 977 Page 459
8250 and am broken with longings for and after him; this maketh me so unlovely, and black in your Eyes. and am broken with longings for and After him; this makes me so unlovely, and black in your Eyes. cc vbm vvn p-acp n2-vvg c-acp cc p-acp pno31; d vvz pno11 av j, cc j-jn p-acp po22 n2. (40) sermon (DIV2) 977 Page 459
8251 I find both these last mentioned notions in Bernard. Thus the Souls blackness, had only been occasioned accidentally from the Sun's looking upon her. I find both these last mentioned notions in Bernard. Thus the Souls blackness, had only been occasioned accidentally from the Sun's looking upon her. pns11 vvb d d ord vvd n2 p-acp np1. av dt n2 n1, vhd av-j vbn vvn av-j p-acp dt ng1 vvg p-acp pno31. (40) sermon (DIV2) 977 Page 459
8252 2. I find that some by the Sun (in the Text) understand the fruits of the Spirit; such as zeal which inflameth the Soul where it is, 2. I find that Some by the Sun (in the Text) understand the fruits of the Spirit; such as zeal which inflames the Soul where it is, crd pns11 vvb cst d p-acp dt n1 (p-acp dt n1) vvb dt n2 pp-f dt n1; d c-acp n1 r-crq vvz dt n1 c-crq pn31 vbz, (40) sermon (DIV2) 978 Page 459
8253 and as it were burns it up, as it is written, The zeal of thy house hath Eaten me up: and as it were burns it up, as it is written, The zeal of thy house hath Eaten me up: cc c-acp pn31 vbdr n2 pn31 a-acp, c-acp pn31 vbz vvn, dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 vhz vvn pno11 a-acp: (40) sermon (DIV2) 978 Page 459
8254 Brotherly Love which teacheth the Soul to weep with those that weep, from which ariseth what the world miscalleth a blackness. Brotherly Love which Teaches the Soul to weep with those that weep, from which arises what the world miscalleth a blackness. av-j n1 r-crq vvz dt n1 p-acp vvb p-acp d cst vvb, p-acp r-crq vvz r-crq dt n1 vvz dt n1. (40) sermon (DIV2) 978 Page 459
8255 3. But I find the generality of Interpreters by the Sun (in the Text) understanding Persecutions and Afflictions. Delrio and Bernard (after the mentioning some other notions) yet fix upon this as the most probable sense of this phrase, 3. But I find the generality of Interpreters by the Sun (in the Text) understanding Persecutions and Afflictions. Delrio and Bernard (After the mentioning Some other notions) yet fix upon this as the most probable sense of this phrase, crd p-acp pns11 vvb dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1 (p-acp dt n1) vvg n2 cc n2. np1 cc np1 (c-acp dt vvg d j-jn n2) av vvi p-acp d c-acp dt av-ds j n1 pp-f d n1, (40) sermon (DIV2) 979 Page 460
8256 and we have in the Gospels a Text of Scripture which justifieth this Metaphorical acception of the term. and we have in the Gospels a Text of Scripture which Justifieth this Metaphorical acception of the term. cc pns12 vhb p-acp dt ng1 dt n1 pp-f n1 r-crq vvz d j n1 pp-f dt n1. (40) sermon (DIV2) 979 Page 460
8257 It is that, Ma•th. 13. 6. in the Parable of the sower. It is that, Ma•th. 13. 6. in the Parable of the sour. pn31 vbz d, n1. crd crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j. (40) sermon (DIV2) 979 Page 460
8258 In the parable our Saviour telleth them that the seed which sell upon the Stony ground, In the parable our Saviour Telleth them that the seed which fell upon the Stony ground, p-acp dt n1 po12 n1 vvz pno32 d dt n1 r-crq vvd p-acp dt j n1, (40) sermon (DIV2) 979 Page 460
8259 when the Sun was up, was scorched, which he interpreteth v. 21. when Tribulation, or persecution ariseth because of the word, they fall away. when the Sun was up, was scorched, which he interpreteth v. 21. when Tribulation, or persecution arises Because of the word, they fallen away. c-crq dt n1 vbds a-acp, vbds vvn, r-crq pns31 vvz n1 crd c-crq n1, cc n1 vvz p-acp pp-f dt n1, pns32 vvb av. (40) sermon (DIV2) 979 Page 460
8260 In this sense I shall fix; so the sense is this: In this sense I shall fix; so the sense is this: p-acp d n1 pns11 vmb vvi; av dt n1 vbz d: (40) sermon (DIV2) 979 Page 460
8261 It is true, I am black, but be not offended, do not contemn, or despise me for it; It is true, I am black, but be not offended, do not contemn, or despise me for it; pn31 vbz j, pns11 vbm j-jn, cc-acp vbb xx vvn, vdb xx vvi, cc vvb pno11 p-acp pn31; (40) sermon (DIV2) 980 Page 460
8262 it is no native blackness, it is but accidental to me: it is no native blackness, it is but accidental to me: pn31 vbz dx j-jn n1, pn31 vbz p-acp j p-acp pno11: (40) sermon (DIV2) 980 Page 460
8263 it is not internal, but external, that which makes me thus black in your Eyes is, those Affl ctions, it is not internal, but external, that which makes me thus black in your Eyes is, those Affl ctions, pn31 vbz xx j, cc-acp j, cst r-crq vvz pno11 av j-jn p-acp po22 n2 vbz, d j n2, (40) sermon (DIV2) 980 Page 460
8264 & persecutions, which I have met with in, and from the world. & persecutions, which I have met with in, and from the world. cc n2, r-crq pns11 vhb vvn p-acp p-acp, cc p-acp dt n1. (40) sermon (DIV2) 980 Page 460
8265 The exceeding heat of that sornace of affliction, into which the Providence of God hath cast me, hath scorched me: The exceeding heat of that sornace of affliction, into which the Providence of God hath cast me, hath scorched me: dt j-vvg n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f n1, p-acp r-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vhz vvn pno11, vhz vvn pno11: (40) sermon (DIV2) 980 Page 460
8266 and that is it which maketh me appear so black in your Eyes. It followeth: My Mothers Children were angry with me. and that is it which makes me appear so black in your Eyes. It follows: My Mother's Children were angry with me. cc cst vbz pn31 r-crq vvz pno11 vvi av j-jn p-acp po22 n2. pn31 vvz: po11 ng1 n2 vbdr j p-acp pno11. (40) sermon (DIV2) 980 Page 460
8267 ] The Chaldee Paraphrast all along taking the Church of the Jews to be the Spouse here mentioned, by Mothers Children here understands the Heathen, who were the Children of her mother Eve, tempting, ] The Chaldee Paraphrast all along taking the Church of the jews to be the Spouse Here mentioned, by Mother's Children Here understands the Heathen, who were the Children of her mother Eve, tempting, ] dt np1 vvd d a-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f dt np2 pc-acp vbi dt n1 av vvn, p-acp ng1 n2 av vvz dt j-jn, r-crq vbdr dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 n1, vvg, (40) sermon (DIV2) 981 Page 460
8268 and seducing them to their Idolatryes. and seducing them to their Idolatries. cc vvg pno32 p-acp po32 n2. (40) sermon (DIV2) 981 Page 460
8269 The thing is true of that Church very often by the Heathen seduced to their Idolatrys; The thing is true of that Church very often by the Heathen seduced to their Idolatrys; dt n1 vbz j pp-f d n1 av av p-acp dt j-jn vvn p-acp po32 n2; (40) sermon (DIV2) 981 Page 460
8270 but I find amongst Interpreters, two other senses much more large, and probable. but I find among Interpreters, two other Senses much more large, and probable. cc-acp pns11 vvb p-acp n2, crd j-jn n2 av-d av-dc j, cc j. (40) sermon (DIV2) 981 Page 460
8271 1. Some by Mothers Children understand those l•sts and Corruptions, which lye in the womb of our Souls. 1. some by Mother's Children understand those l•sts and Corruptions, which lie in the womb of our Souls. crd d p-acp ng1 n2 vvb d n2 cc n2, r-crq vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2. (40) sermon (DIV2) 982 Page 460
8272 Together with the habits of grace. Thus Paul complaineth of the flesh lusting against the Spirit, and of a law in his m•mbers, rebelling against the law of his mind. Together with the habits of grace. Thus Paul Complaineth of the Flesh lusting against the Spirit, and of a law in his m•mbers, rebelling against the law of his mind. av p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1. av np1 vvz pp-f dt n1 j-vvg p-acp dt n1, cc pp-f dt n1 p-acp po31 n2, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (40) sermon (DIV2) 982 Page 460
8273 2. others (more probably) understand such as are presumptive members of the same visible Church. 2. Others (more probably) understand such as Are presumptive members of the same visible Church. crd ng2-jn (av-dc av-j) vvb d c-acp vbr j n2 pp-f dt d j n1. (40) sermon (DIV2) 983 Page 460
8274 The true members of the Church can be no others then such as are ordained unto Life, such as are truly Sanctified through the Sanctification of the Spirit. The true members of the Church can be no Others then such as Are ordained unto Life, such as Are truly Sanctified through the Sanctification of the Spirit. dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 vmb vbi dx n2-jn av d c-acp vbr vvn p-acp n1, d c-acp vbr av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (40) sermon (DIV2) 983 Page 460
8275 But there are many others who from their external profession are presumptive members of it, so may be called our Mothers Children, tho not the Children of our Heavenly Father; But there Are many Others who from their external profession Are presumptive members of it, so may be called our Mother's Children, though not the Children of our Heavenly Father; p-acp pc-acp vbr d n2-jn r-crq p-acp po32 j n1 vbr j n2 pp-f pn31, av vmb vbi vvn po12 ng1 n2, av xx dt n2 pp-f po12 j n1; (40) sermon (DIV2) 983 Page 460
8276 such are all false brethren, all hypocrites glorying in an External profession, and meer outward appearance. such Are all false brothers, all Hypocrites glorying in an External profession, and mere outward appearance. d vbr d j n2, d n2 vvg p-acp dt j n1, cc j j n1. (40) sermon (DIV2) 983 Page 460
8277 Such as these are ordinarily angry with such as are the true Spouse of Christ ▪ David complained long since that he was become a stranger to his brethren, Such as these Are ordinarily angry with such as Are the true Spouse of christ ▪ David complained long since that he was become a stranger to his brothers, d c-acp d vbr av-j j p-acp d c-acp vbr dt j n1 pp-f np1 ▪ np1 vvd av-j p-acp cst pns31 vbds vvn dt n1 p-acp po31 n2, (40) sermon (DIV2) 983 Page 461
8278 an alien to his Mothers Children; an alien to his Mother's Children; dt n-jn p-acp po31 ng1 n2; (40) sermon (DIV2) 983 Page 461
8328 As the Spouse of Christ ought to know that she is black, so she also ought to understand she is comely. As the Spouse of christ ought to know that she is black, so she also ought to understand she is comely. p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vmd p-acp vvi cst pns31 vbz j-jn, av pns31 av vmd p-acp vvi pns31 vbz j. (40) sermon (DIV2) 992 Page 464
8279 the Apostle, Acts 20. 30. foretelleth to the Elders of the Church of Ephesus that there should arise of themselves, men speaking perverse things to draw many disciples after them; the Apostle, Acts 20. 30. foretelleth to the Elders of the Church of Ephesus that there should arise of themselves, men speaking perverse things to draw many Disciples After them; dt n1, n2 crd crd vvz p-acp dt n2-jn pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 cst a-acp vmd vvi pp-f px32, n2 vvg j n2 pc-acp vvi d n2 p-acp pno32; (40) sermon (DIV2) 983 Page 461
8280 you may read at large in the Epistles to the Romans, Corinthians, Galatians, how the primitive Churches of Christ were troubled with them, you may read At large in the Epistles to the Roman, Corinthians, Galatians, how the primitive Churches of christ were troubled with them, pn22 vmb vvi p-acp j p-acp dt n2 p-acp dt njp2, njp2, njp2, c-crq dt j n2 pp-f np1 vbdr vvn p-acp pno32, (40) sermon (DIV2) 983 Page 461
8281 and Paul, in his Epistles to Timothy, foretells that latter times should be more troubled with such as should resist the truth, and Paul, in his Epistles to Timothy, foretells that latter times should be more troubled with such as should resist the truth, cc np1, p-acp po31 n2 p-acp np1, vvz cst d n2 vmd vbi av-dc vvn p-acp d c-acp vmd vvi dt n1, (40) sermon (DIV2) 983 Page 461
8282 as Jannes and Jambres resisted Moses. It was Bernards Observation, long since & more lately noted by Genebrard upon my text that she doth not call them Brethren, but only her Mothers Children, not her Fathers, for they were of their Father the Devil, his works they did. as Jannes and Jambres resisted Moses. It was Bernards Observation, long since & more lately noted by Genebrard upon my text that she does not call them Brothers, but only her Mother's Children, not her Father's, for they were of their Father the devil, his works they did. c-acp n2 cc n2 vvd np1. pn31 vbds npg1 n1, av-j a-acp cc av-dc av-j vvn p-acp np1 p-acp po11 n1 cst pns31 vdz xx vvi pno32 n2, p-acp av-j po31 ng1 n2, xx po31 n2, c-acp pns32 vbdr pp-f po32 n1 dt n1, po31 n2 pns32 vdd. (40) sermon (DIV2) 983 Page 461
8283 Many such there now are & will be in the Church to the End of the World, who have only a titular relation to Christ, no real relation. This now is a Second cause which the Spouse assigneth of her blackness. There were many false brethren in her communion who had falsely represented, Many such there now Are & will be in the Church to the End of the World, who have only a titular Relation to christ, no real Relation. This now is a Second cause which the Spouse assigneth of her blackness. There were many false brothers in her communion who had falsely represented, d d a-acp av vbr cc vmb vbi p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt vvb pp-f dt n1, r-crq vhb av-j dt j n1 p-acp np1, dx j n1. d av vbz dt ord n1 r-crq dt n1 vvz pp-f po31 n1. a-acp vbdr d j n2 p-acp po31 n1 r-crq vhd av-j vvn, (40) sermon (DIV2) 983 Page 461
8284 and reported her and made her appear far more unlovely in the sight of others than indeed she was; and reported her and made her appear Far more unlovely in the sighed of Others than indeed she was; cc vvd pno31 cc vvd pno31 vvi av-j av-dc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2-jn av av pns31 vbds; (40) sermon (DIV2) 983 Page 461
8285 this I take to be the most proper sense of this phrase. They made me the keeper of the Vineyards. this I take to be the most proper sense of this phrase. They made me the keeper of the Vineyards. d pns11 vvb pc-acp vbi dt av-ds j n1 pp-f d n1. pns32 vvd pno11 dt n1 pp-f dt n2. (40) sermon (DIV2) 983 Page 461
8286 ] The Chaldee Paraphrast by the Vineyards here understands the Idolatry and Superstition of the Heathen, to which the true members of the Jewish Church were tempted by the Heathen their Neighbours, ] The Chaldee Paraphrast by the Vineyards Here understands the Idolatry and Superstition of the Heathen, to which the true members of the Jewish Church were tempted by the Heathen their Neighbours, ] dt np1 vvd p-acp dt n2 av vvz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j-jn, p-acp r-crq dt j n2 pp-f dt jp n1 vbdr vvn p-acp dt j-jn po32 n2, (40) sermon (DIV2) 984 Page 461
8287 and the false brethren they had amongst themselves. and the false brothers they had among themselves. cc dt j n2 pns32 vhd p-acp px32. (40) sermon (DIV2) 984 Page 461
8288 Hypocrites, and formal professors are very prone to admit the Superstitions of men in the Worship of God. Hypocrites, and formal professors Are very prove to admit the Superstitions of men in the Worship of God. n2, cc j n2 vbr av j pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (40) sermon (DIV2) 984 Page 461
8289 The Pharisees in our Saviours time laid heavy burdens of humane traditions upon others, Mat. 23. 4. Into this sense Mercer and Ainsworth interpret the text, observing that it is their Vineyards; their Vineyards opposed to her own Vineyard, seems to imply the false Worship, Rites, The Pharisees in our Saviors time laid heavy burdens of humane traditions upon Others, Mathew 23. 4. Into this sense Mercer and Ainsworth interpret the text, observing that it is their Vineyards; their Vineyards opposed to her own Vineyard, seems to imply the false Worship, Rites, dt np1 p-acp po12 ng1 n1 vvd j n2 pp-f j n2 p-acp n2-jn, np1 crd crd p-acp d n1 n1 cc np1 vvb dt n1, vvg cst pn31 vbz po32 n2; po32 n2 vvn p-acp po31 d n1, vvz pc-acp vvi dt j n1, n2, (40) sermon (DIV2) 984 Page 461
8290 and Ceremonies of d•bauched and apostatized Churches. and Ceremonies of d•bauched and apostatized Churches. cc n2 pp-f j-vvn cc vvn n2. (40) sermon (DIV2) 984 Page 461
8291 There is yet another sense of the words hinted by Delrio and Genebrard. It is this, They intangled me in secular affairs, There is yet Another sense of the words hinted by Delrio and Genebrard. It is this, They entangled me in secular affairs, pc-acp vbz av j-jn n1 pp-f dt n2 vvn p-acp np1 cc np1. pn31 vbz d, pns32 vvn pno11 p-acp j n2, (40) sermon (DIV2) 985 Page 461
8292 so made me neglect the things which were Spiritual and of much higher concernment to me. so made me neglect the things which were Spiritual and of much higher concernment to me. av vvd pno11 vvi dt n2 r-crq vbdr j cc pp-f d jc n1 p-acp pno11. (40) sermon (DIV2) 985 Page 461
8293 This now is a third cause, which the Spouse assigneth of her blackness: 1. She had before told us she was Scorched with afflictions and persecutions. The Sun had looked upon her. 2. She had been betrayed, by her own lusts, This now is a third cause, which the Spouse assigneth of her blackness: 1. She had before told us she was Scorched with afflictions and persecutions. The Sun had looked upon her. 2. She had been betrayed, by her own Lustiest, d av vbz dt ord n1, r-crq dt n1 vvz pp-f po31 n1: crd pns31 vhd a-acp vvn pno12 pns31 vbds vvn p-acp n2 cc n2. dt n1 vhd vvn p-acp pno31. crd pns31 vhd vbn vvn, p-acp po31 d n2, (40) sermon (DIV2) 985 Page 461
8294 and by false brethren, and seduced her to intertain their corruptions, to keep their Vineyards, now she tells us That her secular diversions, did also much contribute to her darkness, she had been made to serve in the brick-kilns of the world. and by false brothers, and seduced her to entertain their corruptions, to keep their Vineyards, now she tells us That her secular diversions, did also much contribute to her darkness, she had been made to serve in the brick-kilns of the world. cc p-acp j n2, cc vvd pno31 p-acp n1 po32 n2, pc-acp vvi po32 n2, av pns31 vvz pno12 cst po31 j n2, vdd av av-d vvi p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vhd vbn vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (40) sermon (DIV2) 985 Page 462
8295 Keeping of Vineyards was a great deal of the labour of those Countrys a painful and laborious imployment; Keeping of Vineyards was a great deal of the labour of those Countries a painful and laborious employment; vvg pp-f n2 vbds dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n2 dt j cc j n1; (40) sermon (DIV2) 985 Page 462
8296 therefore you read, 2 Kings. 25. 12. upon the King of Babylons conquest of Judea that the Captain of the guard left of the poor of the land to be Vine-dressers & husbandmen; Therefore you read, 2 Kings. 25. 12. upon the King of Babylons conquest of Judea that the Captain of the guard left of the poor of the land to be Vine-dressers & husbandmen; av pn22 vvb, crd n2. crd crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 pp-f np1 cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd pp-f dt j pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vbi n2 cc n2; (40) sermon (DIV2) 985 Page 462
8297 & those who in the parable had been labouring in the Vineyard tell the Lord of the Vineyard, they had born the burden and heat of the day. & those who in the parable had been labouring in the Vineyard tell the Lord of the Vineyard, they had born the burden and heat of the day. cc d r-crq p-acp dt n1 vhd vbn vvg p-acp dt n1 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns32 vhd vvn dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1. (40) sermon (DIV2) 985 Page 462
8298 My own Vineyard I have not kept. My own Vineyard I have not kept. po11 d n1 pns11 vhb xx vvn. (40) sermon (DIV2) 986 Page 462
8299 ] Here now the Spouse assigneth a fourth cause of her blackness. The question here is, what is meant by her own Vineyard? It is manifestly to be understood of something which the Lord had committed to her to keep, considering the Church as the Spouse. The Oracles of God were committed to the Church of the Jews (as the Apostle telleth us, Rom. 3. 2. and the Church is called, The pillar and ground of Truth, 1 Tim. 3. 15. Paul tell us. 1 Tim. 1. 11. that the glorious Gospel of the blessed God was committed to his trust, and telleth Timothy the Ministry was committed to his trust. St. Paul calls it his Gospel upon this account, Rom. 26. 25. and saith they were put in trust with the Gospel, that is, the Custody and Ministration of it. And St. Paul commandeth Timothy to commit the things which he had heard of him, amongst many witnesses to faithful men, who should be able to teach others. ] Here now the Spouse assigneth a fourth cause of her blackness. The question Here is, what is meant by her own Vineyard? It is manifestly to be understood of something which the Lord had committed to her to keep, considering the Church as the Spouse. The Oracles of God were committed to the Church of the jews (as the Apostle Telleth us, Rom. 3. 2. and the Church is called, The pillar and ground of Truth, 1 Tim. 3. 15. Paul tell us. 1 Tim. 1. 11. that the glorious Gospel of the blessed God was committed to his trust, and Telleth Timothy the Ministry was committed to his trust. Saint Paul calls it his Gospel upon this account, Rom. 26. 25. and Says they were put in trust with the Gospel, that is, the Custody and Ministration of it. And Saint Paul commands Timothy to commit the things which he had herd of him, among many Witnesses to faithful men, who should be able to teach Others. ] av av dt n1 vvz dt ord n1 pp-f po31 n1. dt n1 av vbz, q-crq vbz vvn p-acp po31 d n1? pn31 vbz av-j pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f pi r-crq dt n1 vhd vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp vvb, vvg dt n1 c-acp dt n1. dt n2 pp-f np1 vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt np2 (c-acp dt n1 vvz pno12, np1 crd crd cc dt n1 vbz vvn, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, crd np1 crd crd np1 vvb pno12. crd np1 crd crd d dt j n1 pp-f dt j-vvn np1 vbds vvn p-acp po31 n1, cc vvz np1 dt n1 vbds vvn p-acp po31 n1. n1 np1 vvz pn31 po31 n1 p-acp d n1, np1 crd crd cc vvz pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, cst vbz, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31. cc n1 np1 vvz np1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 r-crq pns31 vhd vvn pp-f pno31, p-acp d n2 p-acp j n2, r-crq vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi n2-jn. (40) sermon (DIV2) 986 Page 462
8300 That general term of the Gospel signifieth both the Propositions of the Truth, and Doctrine of Faith contained in the new Testament and also those excellent rules which are to be found in it, relating both to the Worship of God, and the Government of the Church of Christ, & the dispensation and administration of it. This Gospel as to the Ministration of it was by Christ committed, That general term of the Gospel signifies both the Propositions of the Truth, and Doctrine of Faith contained in the new Testament and also those excellent rules which Are to be found in it, relating both to the Worship of God, and the Government of the Church of christ, & the Dispensation and administration of it. This Gospel as to the Ministration of it was by christ committed, cst j n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz d dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp dt j n1 cc av d j n2 r-crq vbr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pn31, vvg d p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31. d n1 a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbds p-acp np1 vvd, (40) sermon (DIV2) 986 Page 462
8301 first to the Apostles, to be by them transmitted to faithful and able men, as to the keeping of it to the whole Church. The Church of Sardis, Rev. 3. 8. is commended, First to the Apostles, to be by them transmitted to faithful and able men, as to the keeping of it to the Whole Church. The Church of Sardis, Rev. 3. 8. is commended, ord p-acp dt n2, pc-acp vbi p-acp pno32 vvd p-acp j cc j n2, a-acp p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f pn31 p-acp dt j-jn n1. dt n1 pp-f np1, n1 crd crd vbz vvn, (40) sermon (DIV2) 986 Page 462
8302 for keeping Christs word, and not denying his name. This undoubtedly is the Churches Vineyard. The Province which God hath betrusted to her to keep. for keeping Christ word, and not denying his name. This undoubtedly is the Churches Vineyard. The Province which God hath betrusted to her to keep. c-acp vvg npg1 n1, cc xx vvg po31 n1. d av-j vbz dt ng1 np1. dt n1 r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi. (40) sermon (DIV2) 986 Page 462
8303 But every particular Soul hath a Vineyard too. But every particular Soul hath a Vineyard too. p-acp d j n1 vhz dt n1 av. (40) sermon (DIV2) 986 Page 462
8304 And what is its Vineyard but its immortal Soul, and the particular trust which God hath committed to it, with relation both to its self and others? What is the keeping of this Vineyard, but a Christians observance of the duties incumbent upon him, with reference to his more general, or more particular calling? So that understanding by the Spouse the particular Christian, she complaineth here of her own voluntary neglect, And what is its Vineyard but its immortal Soul, and the particular trust which God hath committed to it, with Relation both to its self and Others? What is the keeping of this Vineyard, but a Christians observance of the duties incumbent upon him, with Referente to his more general, or more particular calling? So that understanding by the Spouse the particular Christian, she Complaineth Here of her own voluntary neglect, cc q-crq vbz po31 n1 p-acp po31 j n1, cc dt j n1 r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp pn31, p-acp n1 av-d p-acp po31 n1 cc n2-jn? q-crq vbz dt vvg pp-f d n1, p-acp dt njpg2 n1 pp-f dt n2 vvn p-acp pno31, p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1 n1, cc av-dc j n-vvg? av cst vvg p-acp dt n1 dt j njp, pns31 vvz av pp-f po31 d j-jn n1, (40) sermon (DIV2) 986 Page 463
8305 and carelessness as to her own Soul, suffering the weeds of lusts and corruptions to grow up, and carelessness as to her own Soul, suffering the weeds of Lustiest and corruptions to grow up, cc n1 c-acp p-acp po31 d n1, vvg dt n2 pp-f n2 cc n2 pc-acp vvi a-acp, (40) sermon (DIV2) 986 Page 463
8306 and to prevail, according to that of Solomon, I passed by the Vineyard of him who was vaid of understanding, and to prevail, according to that of Solomon, I passed by the Vineyard of him who was vaid of understanding, cc pc-acp vvi, vvg p-acp d pp-f np1, pns11 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31 r-crq vbds vvn pp-f n1, (40) sermon (DIV2) 986 Page 463
8308 Nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone-wall thereof was broken down, Prov. 24. 30, 31. This now is the fourth cause which the Spouse here assigneth of her blackness; thus I have given you the best account I have been able of the sense of these words, which if you take them as the words of the Church (the collective Spouse of Christ) sound thus: Nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stonewall thereof was broken down, Curae 24. 30, 31. This now is the fourth cause which the Spouse Here assigneth of her blackness; thus I have given you the best account I have been able of the sense of these words, which if you take them as the words of the Church (the collective Spouse of christ) found thus: np1 vhd vvn dt n1 av, cc dt n1 av vbds vvn a-acp, np1 crd crd, crd np1 av vbz dt ord n1 r-crq dt n1 av vvz pp-f po31 n1; av pns11 vhb vvn pn22 dt js n1 pns11 vhb vbn j pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n2, r-crq cs pn22 vvb pno32 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 (dt j n1 pp-f np1) vvb av: (40) sermon (DIV2) 986 Page 463
8309 O you that are my Brethren (members of other Churches) you that are my Neighbours, the men of the World. Oh you that Are my Brothers (members of other Churches) you that Are my Neighbours, the men of the World. uh pn22 cst vbr po11 n2 (n2 pp-f j-jn n2) pn22 d vbr po11 n2, dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (40) sermon (DIV2) 987 Page 463
8310 I must confess I am something black, yet not wholly black, not inwardly black, not without some comeliness, I may be a little black, I must confess I am something black, yet not wholly black, not inwardly black, not without Some comeliness, I may be a little black, pns11 vmb vvi pns11 vbm pi j-jn, av xx av-jn j-jn, xx av-j j-jn, xx p-acp d n1, pns11 vmb vbi dt j j-jn, (40) sermon (DIV2) 987 Page 463
8311 yet let not me be the object of your contempt, despight or scorn, let not my blackness make you decline, be afraid, yet let not me be the Object of your contempt, despite or scorn, let not my blackness make you decline, be afraid, av vvb xx pno11 vbi dt n1 pp-f po22 n1, n1 cc n1, vvb xx po11 n1 vvi pn22 vvb, vbb j, (40) sermon (DIV2) 987 Page 463
8312 or ashamed of the ways of God; let it not cause you to err as I have erred. or ashamed of the ways of God; let it not cause you to err as I have erred. cc j pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1; vvb pn31 xx vvi pn22 pc-acp vvi c-acp pns11 vhb vvn. (40) sermon (DIV2) 987 Page 463
8313 I have been under great temptations, long, and sharp trials of persecution, these have a little tanned me, I have been under great temptations, long, and sharp trials of persecution, these have a little tanned me, pns11 vhb vbn p-acp j n2, av-j, cc j n2 pp-f n1, d vhb dt j vvn pno11, (40) sermon (DIV2) 987 Page 463
8314 and made me to look something unlovely; and made me to look something unlovely; cc vvd pno11 pc-acp vvi pi j; (40) sermon (DIV2) 987 Page 463
8315 I have had some Neighbours, and false Brethren, who have allured, inti•ed, and betrayed me, my Enemies have imposed upon me a superstitious Worship, superst•tious Rites and Ceremonies, I have had Some Neighbours, and false Brothers, who have allured, inti•ed, and betrayed me, my Enemies have imposed upon me a superstitious Worship, superst•tious Rites and Ceremonies, pns11 vhb vhn d n2, cc j n2, r-crq vhb vvn, vvn, cc vvd pno11, po11 n2 vhb vvn p-acp pno11 dt j n1, j n2 cc n2, (40) sermon (DIV2) 987 Page 463
8316 and have prevailed with me something to comply with them. and have prevailed with me something to comply with them. cc vhb vvn p-acp pno11 pi pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32. (40) sermon (DIV2) 987 Page 463
8317 Nor am I as to my self to be wholly excused, I must own that through my own voluntary omission, Nor am I as to my self to be wholly excused, I must own that through my own voluntary omission, ccx vbm pns11 c-acp p-acp po11 n1 pc-acp vbi av-jn vvn, pns11 vmb vvi cst p-acp po11 d j-jn n1, (40) sermon (DIV2) 987 Page 463
8318 and neglect, I have not kept the Truths, and Ordinances of Worship, nor any of the Laws of God concerning me, and neglect, I have not kept the Truths, and Ordinances of Worship, nor any of the Laws of God Concerning me, cc n1, pns11 vhb xx vvn dt n2, cc n2 pp-f n1, ccx d pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 vvg pno11, (40) sermon (DIV2) 987 Page 463
8319 so as I ought to have done, or might have done. so as I ought to have done, or might have done. av c-acp pns11 vmd pc-acp vhi vdn, cc vmd vhi vdn. (40) sermon (DIV2) 987 Page 463
8320 If we take the words as the words of the particular believing Soul, they sound thus. O my Brethren! If we take the words as the words of the particular believing Soul, they found thus. Oh my Brothers! cs pns12 vvb dt n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j j-vvg n1, pns32 vvb av. uh po11 n2! (40) sermon (DIV2) 988 Page 463
8321 I am I confess black, but let not my blackness cause you to tr•umph over me, I am I confess black, but let not my blackness cause you to tr•umph over me, pns11 vbm pns11 vvb j-jn, cc-acp vvb xx po11 n1 n1 pn22 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno11, (40) sermon (DIV2) 989 Page 463
8322 nor yet for my sake to decline the holy ways of God. I have been under many sore and great temptations, in great heats of affliction; nor yet for my sake to decline the holy ways of God. I have been under many soar and great temptations, in great heats of affliction; ccx av p-acp po11 n1 pc-acp vvi dt j n2 pp-f np1. pns11 vhb vbn p-acp d j cc j n2, p-acp j n2 pp-f n1; (40) sermon (DIV2) 989 Page 463
8323 the Sun hath looked upon me, others have too much seduced me, and I have been misled by them, I have been too much intangled in secular concerns, the Sun hath looked upon me, Others have too much seduced me, and I have been misled by them, I have been too much entangled in secular concerns, dt n1 vhz vvn p-acp pno11, n2-jn vhb av av-d vvn pno11, cc pns11 vhb vbn vvn p-acp pno32, pns11 vhb vbn av av-d vvn p-acp j vvz, (40) sermon (DIV2) 989 Page 463
8324 so as I have been too negligent as to the concerns of my own Soul. From the words thus opened, several Propositions may be raised, of which I shall discourse in their order. so as I have been too negligent as to the concerns of my own Soul. From the words thus opened, several Propositions may be raised, of which I shall discourse in their order. av c-acp pns11 vhb vbn av j c-acp p-acp dt vvz pp-f po11 d n1 p-acp dt n2 av vvn, j n2 vmb vbi vvn, pp-f r-crq pns11 vmb vvi p-acp po32 n1. (40) sermon (DIV2) 989 Page 464
8325 I shall only name them at this time. I shall only name them At this time. pns11 vmb av-j vvi pno32 p-acp d n1. (40) sermon (DIV2) 989 Page 464
8326 That even the Spouse of Christ on this side of Heaven, hath her blacknesses, which will expose her to the reproach and obloquy of her Brethren, That even the Spouse of christ on this side of Heaven, hath her blacknesses, which will expose her to the reproach and obloquy of her Brothers, cst av dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, vhz po31 n2, r-crq vmb vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n2, (40) sermon (DIV2) 990 Page 464
8329 As the Spouse of Christ ought to own, and acknowledge her infirmity, and desormities, so it is also her duty at sometimes to own, As the Spouse of christ ought to own, and acknowledge her infirmity, and desormities, so it is also her duty At sometime to own, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vmd p-acp d, cc vvi po31 n1, cc n2, av pn31 vbz av po31 n1 p-acp av p-acp d, (40) sermon (DIV2) 993 Page 464
8330 and acknowledge her beauty, and graces, and to justify her self against those who would upbraid her for her blackness. and acknowledge her beauty, and graces, and to justify her self against those who would upbraid her for her blackness. cc vvi po31 n1, cc n2, cc pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp d r-crq vmd vvi pno31 p-acp po31 n1. (40) sermon (DIV2) 993 Page 464
8331 It is our duty to take heed how we look upon the Spouses blackness. It is our duty to take heed how we look upon the Spouses blackness. pn31 vbz po12 n1 pc-acp vvi n1 c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp dt ng1 n1. (40) sermon (DIV2) 994 Page 464
8332 Affliction, and persecution from the world, will make the Church, and people of God look black, especially in the Eyes of the men of the world. Affliction, and persecution from the world, will make the Church, and people of God look black, especially in the Eyes of the men of the world. n1, cc n1 p-acp dt n1, vmb vvi dt n1, cc n1 pp-f np1 vvb j-jn, av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (40) sermon (DIV2) 995 Page 464
8333 Corruptions within, and false Brethren in the bosom of the Church, will make both the Church, Corruptions within, and false Brothers in the bosom of the Church, will make both the Church, n2 a-acp, cc j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vmb vvi d dt n1, (40) sermon (DIV2) 996 Page 464
8334 and the particular Soul appear black. Great intanglements in worldly affairs, will make Gods people look black. and the particular Soul appear black. Great entanglements in worldly affairs, will make God's people look black. cc dt j n1 vvi j-jn. j n2 p-acp j n2, vmb vvi npg1 n1 vvb j-jn. (40) sermon (DIV2) 996 Page 464
8335 The yieldings of a Church, or of particular Souls, to impositions of false and corrupt worship, are a great cause of their appearing blackness. The yieldings of a Church, or of particular Souls, to impositions of false and corrupt worship, Are a great cause of their appearing blackness. dt n2-vvg pp-f dt n1, cc pp-f j n2, p-acp n2 pp-f j cc j n1, vbr dt j n1 pp-f po32 j-vvg n1. (40) sermon (DIV2) 998 Page 464
8336 Nothing makes a Church, or particular Soul so black as their own neglect in keeping their own Vineyards, the trust which God hath betrusted them with. Nothing makes a Church, or particular Soul so black as their own neglect in keeping their own Vineyards, the trust which God hath betrusted them with. pi2 vvz dt n1, cc j n1 av j-jn p-acp po32 d n1 p-acp vvg po32 d n2, dt n1 r-crq np1 vhz vvn pno32 p-acp. (40) sermon (DIV2) 999 Page 464
8337 I shall speak something to all, or the most of these in their order hereafter. I shall speak something to all, or the most of these in their order hereafter. pns11 vmb vvi pi p-acp d, cc dt ds pp-f d p-acp po32 n1 av. (40) sermon (DIV2) 999 Page 464
8338 Sermon XXXII. Cant. 1. 5. I am black but comely: O you Daughters of Hierusalem, as the Tents of Kedar, as the Curtains of Solomon. Sermon XXXII. Cant 1. 5. I am black but comely: Oh you Daughters of Jerusalem, as the Tents of Kedar, as the Curtains of Solomon. n1 crd. np1 crd crd pns11 vbm j-jn p-acp j: uh pn22 n2 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. (41) sermon (DIV2) 999 Page 465
8339 I Shall now begin a larger discourse upon those Propositions which I did but name the last time after my explication of this, and the next verses. I Shall now begin a larger discourse upon those Propositions which I did but name the last time After my explication of this, and the next Verses. pns11 vmb av vvi dt jc n1 p-acp d n2 r-crq pns11 vdd cc-acp vvi dt ord n1 p-acp po11 n1 pp-f d, cc dt ord n2. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1000 Page 465
8340 I will join the two first, and handle them severally, then apply them jointly. I will join the two First, and handle them severally, then apply them jointly. pns11 vmb vvi dt crd ord, cc vvi pno32 av-j, av vvb pno32 av-j. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1000 Page 465
8341 The Spouse of Christ on this side of Heaven, hath her blackness, exposing her to the reproach and obloquy of others, The Spouse of christ on this side of Heaven, hath her blackness, exposing her to the reproach and obloquy of Others, dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, vhz po31 n1, vvg pno31 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n2-jn, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1001 Page 465
8342 but she is also comely, and therefore ought not to be looked upon, because she is black. but she is also comely, and Therefore ought not to be looked upon, Because she is black. cc-acp pns31 vbz av j, cc av vmd xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp, c-acp pns31 vbz j-jn. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1001 Page 465
8343 My business in the handling of this Proposition will chiefly lie in these two things. My business in the handling of this Proposition will chiefly lie in these two things. po11 n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f d n1 vmb av-jn vvi p-acp d crd n2. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1002 Page 465
8344 1. First, Shewing you wherein lies the Spouses blackness, exposing her to the obloquy of others. 1. First, Showing you wherein lies the Spouses blackness, exposing her to the obloquy of Others. crd ord, vvg pn22 c-crq vvz dt ng1 n1, vvg pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2-jn. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1003 Page 465
8345 2. Secondly, Shewing you wherein her comeliness lieth. 2. Secondly, Showing you wherein her comeliness lies. crd ord, vvg pn22 c-crq po31 n1 vvz. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1004 Page 465
8346 The confirmation I shall mix with the explication. By the Spouse here I have all along understood, the believing Soul, & the Church of Christ, which is a body made up of these as its Members, they have both their blackness, for which they are exposed to the obloquy of others. The confirmation I shall mix with the explication. By the Spouse Here I have all along understood, the believing Soul, & the Church of christ, which is a body made up of these as its Members, they have both their blackness, for which they Are exposed to the obloquy of Others. dt n1 pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1. p-acp dt n1 av pns11 vhb d a-acp vvd, dt j-vvg n1, cc dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbz dt n1 vvd a-acp pp-f d c-acp po31 n2, pns32 vhb d po32 n1, p-acp r-crq pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2-jn. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1004 Page 465
8347 1. First, Sins, and Corruptions make them black. 1. First, Sins, and Corruptions make them black. crd ord, n2, cc n2 vvb pno32 j-jn. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1005 Page 465
8363 I die daily (saith Paul) they keep under their Bodies, that they may keep them in subjection to their Spirits. I die daily (Says Paul) they keep under their Bodies, that they may keep them in subjection to their Spirits. pns11 vvb av-j (vvz np1) pns32 vvb p-acp po32 n2, cst pns32 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n2. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1006 Page 466
8348 The best of men, are but as white Swans, with black feet, they have in them a body of death, a law in their members rebelling against the law of their mind, the flesh lusting against the Spirit, The best of men, Are but as white Swans, with black feet, they have in them a body of death, a law in their members rebelling against the law of their mind, the Flesh lusting against the Spirit, dt js pp-f n2, vbr cc-acp p-acp j-jn n2, p-acp j-jn n2, pns32 vhb p-acp pno32 dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 p-acp po32 n2 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, dt n1 j-vvg p-acp dt n1, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1005 Page 465
8349 and they are many times brought into a captivity to the law of their members, and though these motions to sin be ordinarily suppressed, yet they sometimes break out. and they Are many times brought into a captivity to the law of their members, and though these motions to since be ordinarily suppressed, yet they sometime break out. cc pns32 vbr d n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, cc cs d n2 p-acp n1 vbb av-jn vvn, av pns32 av vvb av. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1005 Page 465
8350 The Pride of one, and the ssionate anger and wrath of another, and other lusts in others often break out unseemly, The Pride of one, and the ssionate anger and wrath of Another, and other Lustiest in Others often break out unseemly, dt n1 pp-f crd, cc dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f n-jn, cc j-jn n2 p-acp n2-jn av vvi av j, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1005 Page 466
8351 and make even the best of Gods People appear black, the habituated Sinner is all black, there is in him no whiteness, no comeliness at all. and make even the best of God's People appear black, the habituated Sinner is all black, there is in him no whiteness, no comeliness At all. cc vvi av dt js pp-f ng1 n1 vvi j-jn, dt vvn n1 vbz d j-jn, a-acp vbz p-acp pno31 dx n1, dx n1 p-acp d. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1005 Page 466
8352 The glorified Saint is all white, there is in him no blackness at all. The militant Saint, is partly white, and in part black. All sin is black. The glorified Saint is all white, there is in him no blackness At all. The militant Saint, is partly white, and in part black. All since is black. dt vvn n1 vbz d j-jn, a-acp vbz p-acp pno31 dx n1 p-acp d. dt j n1, vbz av j-jn, cc p-acp n1 j-jn. av-d n1 vbz j-jn. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1005 Page 466
8353 Christ therefore in justification makes the Soul white through his blood, Rev. 7. 14. They are made white in the blood of the Lamb. christ Therefore in justification makes the Soul white through his blood, Rev. 7. 14. They Are made white in the blood of the Lamb. np1 av p-acp n1 vvz dt n1 j-jn p-acp po31 n1, n1 crd crd pns32 vbr vvn j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1005 Page 466
8354 In regeneration they are made white; In regeneration they Are made white; p-acp n1 pns32 vbr vvn j-jn; (41) sermon (DIV2) 1005 Page 466
8355 cleansed through the washing of water, Eph. 5. 21. Hence, Christ tells his Disciples, except I wash you, you can never be made clean; they are clean, cleansed through the washing of water, Ephesians 5. 21. Hence, christ tells his Disciples, except I wash you, you can never be made clean; they Are clean, vvn p-acp dt vvg pp-f n1, np1 crd crd av, np1 vvz po31 n2, c-acp pns11 vvb pn22, pn22 vmb av-x vbi vvn av-j; pns32 vbr j, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1005 Page 466
8356 but yet had need wash their seet, John 13. 10. If there be in us any thing of faith, but yet had need wash their seet, John 13. 10. If there be in us any thing of faith, cc-acp av vhd n1 vvb po32 vvi|pn31, np1 crd crd cs pc-acp vbi p-acp pno12 d n1 pp-f n1, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1005 Page 466
8357 yet there is also much of unbelief; who liveth, and sinneth not? the righteous man falleth seven times in a day, and who can tell how often he offendeth? and though indeed the lust and corruption, that is in a good mans heart, doth not commonly break out into scandalous acts, which standers by take notice of, yet sometimes they do. yet there is also much of unbelief; who lives, and Sinneth not? the righteous man falls seven times in a day, and who can tell how often he offends? and though indeed the lust and corruption, that is in a good men heart, does not commonly break out into scandalous acts, which standers by take notice of, yet sometime they do. av pc-acp vbz av d pp-f n1; r-crq vvz, cc vvz xx? dt j n1 vvz crd n2 p-acp dt n1, cc r-crq vmb vvi c-crq av pns31 vvz? cc cs av dt n1 cc n1, cst vbz p-acp dt j ng1 n1, vdz xx av-j vvi av p-acp j n2, r-crq n2 p-acp vvi n1 pp-f, av av pns32 vdb. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1005 Page 466
8358 Lot and Noah were both overtaken with Wine, David was overco•e by the stranger that came to his House. Peter denied his Master. Lot and Noah were both overtaken with Wine, David was overco•e by the stranger that Come to his House. Peter denied his Master. n1 cc np1 vbdr av-d vvn p-acp n1, np1 vbds vvn p-acp dt jc cst vvd p-acp po31 n1. np1 vvd po31 n1. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1005 Page 466
8359 Solomon, Asa, Jehosaphat, all the good Kings of Judah had their great Errors, which are as black spots upon their memories to this day. Solomon, Asa, Jehoshaphat, all the good Kings of Judah had their great Errors, which Are as black spots upon their memories to this day. np1, np1, np1, d dt j n2 pp-f np1 vhd po32 j n2, r-crq vbr a-acp j-jn n2 p-acp po32 n2 p-acp d n1. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1005 Page 466
8360 And besides the blot which these eruptions of corruption leave upon the particular Souls, they leave also a blackness in the Church, which is made up of them. And beside the blot which these eruptions of corruption leave upon the particular Souls, they leave also a blackness in the Church, which is made up of them. cc p-acp dt n1 r-crq d n2 pp-f n1 vvb p-acp dt j n2, pns32 vvb av dt n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vbz vvn a-acp pp-f pno32. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1005 Page 466
8361 Besides that, there is no Church but hath in it some of unsanctified hearts, who as Jude tells us, are spots in our feasts of charity, and where they prevail in number, they bring in also another blackness upon the Church, by admission of corruptions, in Doctrine, Worship, and Discipline, &c. 2. Particular Souls are also black through acts of mortification. Beside that, there is no Church but hath in it Some of unsanctified hearts, who as U^de tells us, Are spots in our feasts of charity, and where they prevail in number, they bring in also Another blackness upon the Church, by admission of corruptions, in Doctrine, Worship, and Discipline, etc. 2. Particular Souls Are also black through acts of mortification. p-acp d, pc-acp vbz dx n1 cc-acp vhz p-acp pn31 d pp-f j n2, r-crq p-acp np1 vvz pno12, vbr n2 p-acp po12 n2 pp-f n1, cc c-crq pns32 vvb p-acp n1, pns32 vvb p-acp av j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp n1 pp-f n2, p-acp n1, n1, cc n1, av crd j n2 vbr av j-jn p-acp n2 pp-f n1. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1005 Page 466
8362 The people of God live a dying life; The people of God live a dying life; dt n1 pp-f np1 vvb dt j-vvg n1; (41) sermon (DIV2) 1006 Page 466
8364 Now though there is nothing makes a Soul to look more white, and beautiful in the Eyes of God, Now though there is nothing makes a Soul to look more white, and beautiful in the Eyes of God, av cs pc-acp vbz pix vvz dt n1 pc-acp vvi av-dc j-jn, cc j p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1006 Page 466
8365 yet nothing makes them appear more black and unlovely in the Eyes of the world. yet nothing makes them appear more black and unlovely in the Eyes of the world. av pix vvz pno32 vvi dc j-jn cc j-u p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1006 Page 466
8366 The world looks upon Christians chastising themselves with fasting, and tears, in their dejections, and humiliations, The world looks upon Christians chastising themselves with fasting, and tears, in their dejections, and humiliations, dt n1 vvz p-acp np1 vvg px32 p-acp vvg, cc n2, p-acp po32 n2, cc n2, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1006 Page 466
8367 as very black, but this is indeed no real, but an appearing blackness, to such as understand no loveliness in any thing but sensuality. as very black, but this is indeed no real, but an appearing blackness, to such as understand no loveliness in any thing but sensuality. c-acp av j-jn, cc-acp d vbz av dx j, cc-acp dt j-vvg n1, p-acp d c-acp vvb dx n1 p-acp d n1 p-acp n1. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1006 Page 466
8368 3. The People of God are often black through afflictions. Job speaking of affliction saith, Job 30. 30. My skin is black upon me, 3. The People of God Are often black through afflictions. Job speaking of affliction Says, Job 30. 30. My skin is black upon me, crd dt n1 pp-f np1 vbr av j-jn p-acp n2. np1 vvg pp-f n1 vvz, n1 crd crd po11 n1 vbz j-jn p-acp pno11, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1007 Page 467
8369 and my bones are burnt with heat. and my bones Are burned with heat. cc po11 n2 vbr vvn p-acp n1. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1007 Page 467
8370 Hence the afflicted faces are said to gather blackness, Joel 1. 6. Nahum 2. 10. The skin of the Church in the hour of her affliction, is said to have been as black as a Raven, Lam. 5. 10. and it is said of the afflicted Nazarites, Lam. 4. 8. That their visage was more black then a Coal. Hence the afflicted faces Are said to gather blackness, Joel 1. 6. Nahum 2. 10. The skin of the Church in the hour of her affliction, is said to have been as black as a Raven, Lam. 5. 10. and it is said of the afflicted nazarites, Lam. 4. 8. That their visage was more black then a Coal. av dt j-vvn n2 vbr vvn p-acp vvb n1, np1 crd crd np1 crd crd dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, vbz vvn pc-acp vhi vbn p-acp j-jn c-acp dt n1, np1 crd crd cc pn31 vbz vvn pp-f dt vvn np1, np1 crd crd cst po32 n1 vbds av-dc j-jn cs dt n1. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1007 Page 467
8371 So that you see Affliction is every where in Scripture called Blackness. Now there is no Child of God in this life exempted from afflictions, such as are from the hand of God immediately, of which nature are desertions, terrors, and Soul troubles of several sorts, bodily distempers, &c. or from Satan more immediately, of which nature are temptations. Or from the world, in persecutions, So that you see Affliction is every where in Scripture called Blackness. Now there is no Child of God in this life exempted from afflictions, such as Are from the hand of God immediately, of which nature Are desertions, terrors, and Soul Troubles of several sorts, bodily distempers, etc. or from Satan more immediately, of which nature Are temptations. Or from the world, in persecutions, av cst pn22 vvb n1 vbz d c-crq p-acp n1 vvn n1. av pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1 vvn p-acp n2, d c-acp vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 av-j, pp-f r-crq n1 vbr n2, n2, cc n1 vvz pp-f j n2, j n2, av cc p-acp np1 av-dc av-j, pp-f r-crq n1 vbr n2. cc p-acp dt n1, p-acp n2, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1007 Page 467
8372 and injuries by it done unto them, and the Spouse seemeth to have a particular respect to these, and injuries by it done unto them, and the Spouse seems to have a particular respect to these, cc n2 p-acp pn31 vdn p-acp pno32, cc dt n1 vvz pc-acp vhi dt j n1 p-acp d, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1007 Page 467
8373 for she adds, my Mothers Children were angry with me. And as the particular Soul is subject to these blacknesses, so is the Church. for she adds, my Mother's Children were angry with me. And as the particular Soul is Subject to these blacknesses, so is the Church. c-acp pns31 vvz, po11 ng1 n2 vbdr j p-acp pno11. cc p-acp dt j n1 vbz j-jn p-acp d n2, av vbz dt n1. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1007 Page 467
8374 1. Through a mixture of ill members, such as (to use Judes phrase) are spots in the Churches feasts of charity. 1. Through a mixture of ill members, such as (to use Jude's phrase) Are spots in the Churches feasts of charity. crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn n2, d a-acp (p-acp n1 npg1 vvb) vbr n2 p-acp dt ng1 n2 pp-f n1. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1008 Page 467
8375 Such no Church of God hath been free from in any age, some that are corrupt in their tenets, Such no Church of God hath been free from in any age, Some that Are corrupt in their tenets, d dx n1 pp-f np1 vhz vbn j p-acp p-acp d n1, d cst vbr j p-acp po32 n2, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1008 Page 467
8376 and principles, others that are so in their conversations. and principles, Others that Are so in their conversations. cc n2, n2-jn cst vbr av p-acp po32 n2. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1008 Page 467
8377 God denominates his Church from the sincere, and better part of it, but the world alwaies denominates it from the worser part, God denominates his Church from the sincere, and better part of it, but the world always denominates it from the Worse part, np1 vvz po31 n1 p-acp dt j, cc jc n1 pp-f pn31, cc-acp dt n1 av vvz pn31 p-acp dt jc n1, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1008 Page 467
8378 and cries — Crimine ab uno disce omnes, they are all alike, hence there is no man causeth the name of God to be so reproached, and cries — Crimine ab Uno Disce omnes, they Are all alike, hence there is no man Causes the name of God to be so reproached, cc n2 — np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, pns32 vbr d av, av pc-acp vbz dx n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vbi av vvn, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1008 Page 467
8379 and evil spoken of, as persons professing to religion, and membership in Churches, and living loosely, o•growing corrupt in their Doctrines, and Principles. and evil spoken of, as Persons professing to Religion, and membership in Churches, and living loosely, o•growing corrupt in their Doctrines, and Principles. cc n-jn vvn pp-f, c-acp n2 vvg p-acp n1, cc n1 p-acp n2, cc vvg av-j, vvg j p-acp po32 n2, cc n2. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1008 Page 467
8380 2. The Church becomes black, Through the admission of corruption in Doctrine, Worship, or Discipline. 2. The Church becomes black, Through the admission of corruption in Doctrine, Worship, or Discipline. crd dt n1 vvz j-jn, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, n1, cc n1. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1009 Page 467
9756 they judge of Gods love, and hatred to Souls, by what in this life happens to them. they judge of God's love, and hatred to Souls, by what in this life happens to them. pns32 vvb pp-f npg1 n1, cc n1 p-acp n2, p-acp r-crq p-acp d n1 vvz p-acp pno32. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1172 Page 541
8381 All deviation from the Divine Rule (where it is a sufficient rule in the case) is the blackness of any Church; All deviation from the Divine Rule (where it is a sufficient Rule in the case) is the blackness of any Church; av-d n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1 (c-crq pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt n1) vbz dt n1 pp-f d n1; (41) sermon (DIV2) 1009 Page 467
8382 it is a wonderful thing to observe how prone the heart of man is to this. it is a wondered thing to observe how prove the heart of man is to this. pn31 vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi c-crq j dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz pc-acp d. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1009 Page 467
8383 Though the Church of the Jews had a more infallible rule, and more plain in this case, Though the Church of the jews had a more infallible Rule, and more plain in this case, cs dt n1 pp-f dt np2 vhd dt av-dc j n1, cc av-dc j p-acp d n1, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1009 Page 467
8384 then any other Church can pretend to. then any other Church can pretend to. cs d j-jn n1 vmb vvi p-acp. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1009 Page 467
8385 Yet I cannot find that ever the Worship of God continued in it in purity fourscore years. Yet I cannot find that ever the Worship of God continued in it in purity fourscore Years. av pns11 vmbx vvi cst av dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp pn31 p-acp n1 crd n2. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1009 Page 467
8386 The longest was the time of David and Solomon, who each of them reigned forty years, but in the latter part of Solomons time, it admitted of much corruption, there was a great toleration of Idolatry (as you read in the story) and you shall observe in the whole History of that Church, in how few Kings Reigns, the high places, and the groves were taken away, The longest was the time of David and Solomon, who each of them reigned forty Years, but in the latter part of Solomons time, it admitted of much corruption, there was a great toleration of Idolatry (as you read in the story) and you shall observe in the Whole History of that Church, in how few Kings Reigns, the high places, and the groves were taken away, dt js vbds dt n1 pp-f np1 cc np1, r-crq d pp-f pno32 vvd crd n2, p-acp p-acp dt d n1 pp-f np1 n1, pn31 vvn pp-f d n1, pc-acp vbds dt j n1 pp-f n1 (c-acp pn22 vvb p-acp dt n1) cc pn22 vmb vvi p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f d n1, p-acp c-crq d n2 vvz, dt j n2, cc dt n2 vbdr vvn av, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1009 Page 468
8387 and when they were taken away in one Kings Reign, how soon they grew in fashion again in the next, and when they were taken away in one Kings Reign, how soon they grew in fashion again in the next, cc c-crq pns32 vbdr vvn av p-acp crd n2 vvi, c-crq av pns32 vvd p-acp n1 av p-acp dt ord, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1009 Page 468
8388 though there were no sins for which the Jews so severely smarted, nor against which the wrath of God was more severely declared by the Prophets God sent amongst them. though there were no Sins for which the jews so severely smarted, nor against which the wrath of God was more severely declared by the prophets God sent among them. cs pc-acp vbdr dx n2 p-acp r-crq dt np2 av av-j vvn, ccx p-acp r-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds av-dc av-j vvn p-acp dt n2 np1 vvd p-acp pno32. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1009 Page 468
8389 If (in the New Testament) you look over the Epistles wrote to the Church of Corinth, and Galatia, and the seven Churches of Asia, you will again find the same thing; If (in the New Testament) you look over the Epistles wrote to the Church of Corinth, and Galatia, and the seven Churches of Asia, you will again find the same thing; cs (p-acp dt j n1) pn22 vvb p-acp dt n2 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc np1, cc dt crd n2 pp-f np1, pn22 vmb av vvi dt d n1; (41) sermon (DIV2) 1009 Page 468
8390 it is true, every deviation from truth, or from the purity of Worship, or discipline, will not unchurch a Church, the Lord hateth putting away; it is true, every deviation from truth, or from the purity of Worship, or discipline, will not unchurch a Church, the Lord hates putting away; pn31 vbz j, d n1 p-acp n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1, vmb xx n1 dt n1, dt n1 vvz vvg av; (41) sermon (DIV2) 1009 Page 468
8391 concerning Idolatry, I know not what to say, that is a Spiritual Adultery, and every where in Scripture is call'd Whoredom, and going a Whoring, and as divorce was lawful in case of carnal adultery, Concerning Idolatry, I know not what to say, that is a Spiritual Adultery, and every where in Scripture is called Whoredom, and going a Whoring, and as divorce was lawful in case of carnal adultery, vvg n1, pns11 vvb xx r-crq pc-acp vvi, cst vbz dt j n1, cc d c-crq p-acp n1 vbz vvn n1, cc vvg dt vvg, cc c-acp vvb vbds j p-acp n1 pp-f j n1, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1009 Page 468
8392 so possibly it may be presumed as to spiritual adultery, that God hath said to a People Lo-ammi, you are not my people who are lapsed to idolatry: so possibly it may be presumed as to spiritual adultery, that God hath said to a People Lo-ammi, you Are not my people who Are lapsed to idolatry: av av-j pn31 vmb vbi vvn a-acp p-acp j n1, cst np1 vhz vvn p-acp dt n1 j, pn22 vbr xx po11 n1 r-crq vbr vvn p-acp n1: (41) sermon (DIV2) 1009 Page 468
8393 but for other failings, tho the Lord liketh them not, but hath something against every Church that admits any corruptions of this nature, but for other failings, though the Lord liketh them not, but hath something against every Church that admits any corruptions of this nature, cc-acp p-acp j-jn n2-vvg, cs dt n1 vvz pno32 xx, cc-acp vhz pi p-acp d n1 cst vvz d n2 pp-f d n1, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1009 Page 468
8394 yet they are but spots and blemishes, and how far a separation from such a Church may be lawful, or is sinful, is a great question. yet they Are but spots and blemishes, and how Far a separation from such a Church may be lawful, or is sinful, is a great question. av pns32 vbr p-acp n2 cc n2, cc c-crq av-j dt n1 p-acp d dt n1 vmb vbi j, cc vbz j, vbz dt j n1. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1009 Page 468
8395 I think a total separation is not. But that is not my task at present to discourse. I think a total separation is not. But that is not my task At present to discourse. pns11 vvb dt j n1 vbz xx. p-acp d vbz xx po11 n1 p-acp j pc-acp vvi. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1009 Page 468
8396 3. The Church also may be black through persecutions. 3. The Church also may be black through persecutions. crd dt n1 av vmb vbi j-jn p-acp n2. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1010 Page 468
8397 The afflicted state of the Church is called a lying amongst the pots, Psal. 68. 13. Probably there may be a time towards the end of the World, The afflicted state of the Church is called a lying among the pots, Psalm 68. 13. Probably there may be a time towards the end of the World, dt j-vvn n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz vvn dt vvg p-acp dt n2, np1 crd crd np1 a-acp vmb vbi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1010 Page 468
8398 when the true Church of Christ may enioy some tranquillity, and enjoy a more serene, quiet, when the true Church of christ may enjoy Some tranquillity, and enjoy a more serene, quiet, c-crq dt j n1 pp-f np1 vmb vvi d n1, cc vvi dt av-dc j, j-jn, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1010 Page 468
8399 and fixed state then it hath yet enjoyed, or doth at this day enjoy, when it shall not be so incumbred by the Cross, and fixed state then it hath yet enjoyed, or does At this day enjoy, when it shall not be so encumbered by the Cross, cc j-vvn n1 cs pn31 vhz av vvn, cc vdz p-acp d n1 vvi, c-crq pn31 vmb xx vbi av vvn p-acp dt n1, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1010 Page 468
8400 and those tribulations, by which Christians have hitherto entred into the Kingdom of God; and those tribulations, by which Christians have hitherto entered into the Kingdom of God; cc d n2, p-acp r-crq njpg2 vhb av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (41) sermon (DIV2) 1010 Page 468
8401 there have been some both more ancient and modern Divines, who have inclined to think, that yet before the end of the World, Christ shall reign upon the Earth a thousand years, but whether that time which we call the day of Judgment, shall last so long, there have been Some both more ancient and modern Divines, who have inclined to think, that yet before the end of the World, christ shall Reign upon the Earth a thousand Years, but whither that time which we call the day of Judgement, shall last so long, pc-acp vhi vbn d d dc j cc j n2-jn, r-crq vhb vvn pc-acp vvi, cst av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, np1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 dt crd n2, p-acp cs d n1 r-crq pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f n1, vmb vvi av av-j, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1010 Page 468
8402 or those thousand years shall be a space of time preceding the last judgment, whether those Scriptures which are usually interpreted in favour of that opinion, signifying Christs being heve in Person, or those thousand Years shall be a Molle of time preceding the last judgement, whither those Scriptures which Are usually interpreted in favour of that opinion, signifying Christ being heaven in Person, cc d crd n2 vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f n1 vvg dt ord n1, cs d n2 r-crq vbr av-j vvn p-acp n1 pp-f d n1, vvg npg1 n1 n1 p-acp n1, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1010 Page 468
8403 or only a quiet, and more tranquil estate of the Church, are questions which I shall not undertake to determine. or only a quiet, and more tranquil estate of the Church, Are questions which I shall not undertake to determine. cc av-j dt j-jn, cc av-dc j n1 pp-f dt n1, vbr n2 r-crq pns11 vmb xx vvi pc-acp vvi. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1010 Page 468
8404 But as the history of the Gospel Church hitherto justifieth, that it hath been a state of affliction, and blackness; But as the history of the Gospel Church hitherto Justifieth, that it hath been a state of affliction, and blackness; cc-acp c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 n1 av vvz, cst pn31 vhz vbn dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1; (41) sermon (DIV2) 1010 Page 469
8405 so most Divines are pretty well agreed, that we are not to expect any other, so most Divines Are pretty well agreed, that we Are not to expect any other, av av-ds n2-jn vbr j av vvn, cst pns12 vbr xx pc-acp vvi d n-jn, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1010 Page 469
8406 until those thousand years do begin, so as in this respect we must look to see the Church of Christ black, however white she be upon other accounts. until those thousand Years do begin, so as in this respect we must look to see the Church of christ black, however white she be upon other accounts. c-acp d crd n2 vdb vvi, av c-acp p-acp d n1 pns12 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 j-jn, c-acp j-jn pns31 vbb p-acp j-jn n2. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1010 Page 469
8407 Now thus the Spouse is black, not in Gods Eyes, who judgeth not according to outward appearance, but according to the heart, and in his judgment of men counteth none the worse, Now thus the Spouse is black, not in God's Eyes, who Judgeth not according to outward appearance, but according to the heart, and in his judgement of men counteth none the Worse, av av dt n1 vbz j-jn, xx p-acp npg1 n2, r-crq vvz xx vvg p-acp j n1, p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp po31 n1 pp-f n2 vvz pix dt jc, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1010 Page 469
8408 for what happeneth to them from the World, or from the Devil, and though he cannot look upon iniquity in the best so as to approve of it, for what Happeneth to them from the World, or from the devil, and though he cannot look upon iniquity in the best so as to approve of it, p-acp r-crq vvz p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1, cc cs pns31 vmbx vvi p-acp n1 p-acp dt js av c-acp pc-acp vvi pp-f pn31, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1010 Page 469
8409 yet doth he not judge of them according to their failings, but giveth an allowance both for their infirmimities, and temptations, upon which account he calleth to us to behold the patience of Job, though Job had his fits of frowardness, yet does he not judge of them according to their failings, but gives an allowance both for their infirmimities, and temptations, upon which account he calls to us to behold the patience of Job, though Job had his fits of frowardness, av vdz pns31 xx vvi pp-f pno32 vvg p-acp po32 n2-vvg, cc-acp vvz dt n1 av-d p-acp po32 n2, cc n2, p-acp r-crq n1 pns31 vvz p-acp pno12 p-acp vvb dt n1 pp-f np1, cs n1 vhd po31 n2 pp-f n1, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1010 Page 469
8410 and impatience, and often calleth his Spouse fair, and undefiled, though she hath many defilements. But. and impatience, and often calls his Spouse fair, and undefiled, though she hath many defilements. But. cc n1, cc av vvz po31 n1 j, cc j, c-acp pns31 vhz d n2. np1 (41) sermon (DIV2) 1010 Page 469
8411 1. The Spouse upon these accounts is black in her own Eyes. 2. In the Eyes of others. 1. The Spouse upon these accounts is black in her own Eyes. 2. In the Eyes of Others. crd dt n1 p-acp d n2 vbz j-jn p-acp po31 d n2. crd p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2-jn. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1011 Page 469
8412 1. In her own Eyes she is black; 1. In her own Eyes she is black; crd p-acp po31 d n2 pns31 vbz j-jn; (41) sermon (DIV2) 1012 Page 469
8413 two things make her so. 1. Her Humility. 2. Her Love jealousy. The Child of God is alwaies vile in his own Eyes, two things make her so. 1. Her Humility. 2. Her Love jealousy. The Child of God is always vile in his own Eyes, crd n2 vvb pno31 av. crd po31 n1. crd po31 n1 n1. dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz av j p-acp po31 d n2, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1012 Page 469
8414 and hath a very low and mean opinion of himself, and therefore condemneth himself for every motion, and prevailing of corruption. and hath a very low and mean opinion of himself, and Therefore Condemneth himself for every motion, and prevailing of corruption. cc vhz dt j j cc j n1 pp-f px31, cc av vvz px31 p-acp d n1, cc vvg pp-f n1. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1012 Page 469
8415 I am a worm (saith David) and no man, a reproach of men, I am a worm (Says David) and no man, a reproach of men, pns11 vbm dt n1 (vvz np1) cc dx n1, dt n1 pp-f n2, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1012 Page 469
8434 2. Let me now come to shew you how, and in what sense she is comely. 1. She hath a comeliness besides her blackness. 2. Let me now come to show you how, and in what sense she is comely. 1. She hath a comeliness beside her blackness. crd vvb pno11 av vvi pc-acp vvi pn22 q-crq, cc p-acp r-crq n1 pns31 vbz j. crd pns31 vhz dt n1 p-acp po31 n1. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1014 Page 470
8416 and despised of the peopl•, Psal. 22. 6. O wretched man that I am, (saith St. Paul) who shall deliver me from this body of death, Rom. 7. in another place he calleth himself the greatest of sinners, and the least of Saints. Woe is me (saith the Prophet) I am a man of unclean lips; and despised of the peopl•, Psalm 22. 6. Oh wretched man that I am, (Says Saint Paul) who shall deliver me from this body of death, Rom. 7. in Another place he calls himself the greatest of Sinners, and the least of Saints. Woe is me (Says the Prophet) I am a man of unclean lips; cc vvn pp-f dt n1, np1 crd crd uh j n1 cst pns11 vbm, (vvz n1 np1) r-crq vmb vvi pno11 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd p-acp n-jn n1 pns31 vvz px31 dt js pp-f n2, cc dt ds pp-f n2. n1 vbz pno11 (vvz dt n1) pns11 vbm dt n1 pp-f j n2; (41) sermon (DIV2) 1012 Page 469
8417 the sense of former sins makes them call themselves black. I am (saith Paul) not meet to be called an Apostle, the sense of former Sins makes them call themselves black. I am (Says Paul) not meet to be called an Apostle, dt n1 pp-f j n2 vvz pno32 vvi px32 j-jn. pns11 vbm (vvz np1) xx vvi pc-acp vbi vvn dt n1, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1012 Page 469
8418 because I persecuted the Church of Christ. The sense of present corruptions also makes them so judge; Because I persecuted the Church of christ. The sense of present corruptions also makes them so judge; c-acp pns11 vvn dt n1 pp-f np1. dt n1 pp-f j n2 av vvz pno32 av vvi; (41) sermon (DIV2) 1012 Page 469
8419 Iniquities (saith David) prevail against me. Hence is the ordinary dialect of pious Souls. Iniquities (Says David) prevail against me. Hence is the ordinary dialect of pious Souls. n2 (vvz np1) vvb p-acp pno11. av vbz dt j n1 pp-f j n2. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1012 Page 469
8420 There was never any had such unbelieving hearts, such proud, dead, false, & hypocritical hearts as ours are. There was never any had such unbelieving hearts, such proud, dead, false, & hypocritical hearts as ours Are. pc-acp vbds av-x d vhd d vvg n2, d j, j, j, cc j n2 c-acp png12 vbr. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1012 Page 469
8421 Those who are most eminently comely in the Eyes of Christ, are usually most black in their own Eyes. 2. Their Love-jealousy is another cause. Those who Are most eminently comely in the Eyes of christ, Are usually most black in their own Eyes. 2. Their Love-jealousy is Another cause. d r-crq vbr av-ds av-j j p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, vbr av-j av-ds j-jn p-acp po32 d n2. crd po32 n1 vbz j-jn n1. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1012 Page 469
8422 Their love for God is so great, that they suspect every frown of Providence, as speaking God out of favour with them for their sins. Their love for God is so great, that they suspect every frown of Providence, as speaking God out of favour with them for their Sins. po32 n1 p-acp np1 vbz av j, cst pns32 vvb d n1 pp-f n1, c-acp vvg np1 av pp-f n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n2. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1012 Page 469
8423 Hence it often proveth as great a matter of difficulty to persuade the Child of God, that God hath any favour for him, Hence it often Proves as great a matter of difficulty to persuade the Child of God, that God hath any favour for him, av pn31 av vvz p-acp j dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, cst np1 vhz d n1 p-acp pno31, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1012 Page 469
8424 as it is to persuade a sinner that God hath any displeasure to him. as it is to persuade a sinner that God hath any displeasure to him. c-acp pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi dt n1 cst np1 vhz d n1 p-acp pno31. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1012 Page 469
8425 2. Secondly (which possibly is here chiefly intended) She is black in the Eyes of others. 2. Secondly (which possibly is Here chiefly intended) She is black in the Eyes of Others. crd ord (r-crq av-j vbz av av-jn vvd) pns31 vbz j-jn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2-jn. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1013 Page 470
8426 The World dealeth by the Disciples of Christ, as it dealt with him (nor is it reasonable to expect that the Disciple should be above his Master, The World deals by the Disciples of christ, as it dealt with him (nor is it reasonable to expect that the Disciple should be above his Master, dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, c-acp pn31 vvd p-acp pno31 (cc vbz pn31 j pc-acp vvi cst dt n1 vmd vbi p-acp po31 n1, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1013 Page 470
8427 or the Servant above his Lord) they saw Christ despised and rejected of men, a man of sorrows, or the Servant above his Lord) they saw christ despised and rejected of men, a man of sorrows, cc dt n1 p-acp po31 n1) pns32 vvd np1 vvn cc vvn pp-f n2, dt n1 pp-f n2, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1013 Page 470
8428 and acquainted with griefs, they hid their faces from him, and esteemed him not. and acquainted with griefs, they hid their faces from him, and esteemed him not. cc vvn p-acp n2, pns32 vvd po32 n2 p-acp pno31, cc vvd pno31 xx. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1013 Page 470
8429 The men of the world see the people of God, men of sorrows, and acquainted with griefs, they despise them, The men of the world see the people of God, men of sorrows, and acquainted with griefs, they despise them, dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1, n2 pp-f n2, cc vvn p-acp n2, pns32 vvb pno32, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1013 Page 470
8430 and esteem them not, yea, for the most part their business is to blacken them, loading them with reproach and calumny, and esteem them not, yea, for the most part their business is to blacken them, loading them with reproach and calumny, cc vvb pno32 xx, uh, p-acp dt av-ds vvi po32 n1 vbz p-acp vvn pno32, vvg pno32 p-acp vvb cc n1, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1013 Page 470
8431 and laying to their charge things which they know not, and all this through an implacable enmity, put betwixt the seed of the Woman, and the seed of the Serpent, or because they see themselves condemned by the more righteous conversation of such as fear God. and laying to their charge things which they know not, and all this through an implacable enmity, put betwixt the seed of the Woman, and the seed of the Serpent, or Because they see themselves condemned by the more righteous Conversation of such as Fear God. cc vvg p-acp po32 n1 n2 r-crq pns32 vvb xx, cc d d p-acp dt j n1, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc c-acp pns32 vvb px32 vvn p-acp dt av-dc j n1 pp-f d c-acp n1 np1. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1013 Page 470
8432 Nay it often so falls out, that the People of God are black in the Eyes of their Brethren, through mistakes, Nay it often so falls out, that the People of God Are black in the Eyes of their Brothers, through mistakes, uh-x pn31 av av vvz av, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vbr j-jn p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 n2, p-acp n2, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1013 Page 470
8433 as Eli mistook Hannah, or through envy or prejudice, &c. But this is enough to have spoken concerning the Spouses blackness. as Eli mistook Hannah, or through envy or prejudice, etc. But this is enough to have spoken Concerning the Spouses blackness. c-acp np1 vvd np1, cc p-acp vvb cc n1, av p-acp d vbz av-d pc-acp vhi vvn vvg dt n2 n1. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1013 Page 470
8435 2. In some of her blackness there is a comeliness. 1. The Spouse is not wholly black, besides her blackness she hath a great beauty, and comeliness. 2. In Some of her blackness there is a comeliness. 1. The Spouse is not wholly black, beside her blackness she hath a great beauty, and comeliness. crd p-acp d pp-f po31 n1 a-acp vbz dt n1. crd dt n1 vbz xx av-jn j-jn, p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vhz dt j n1, cc n1. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1014 Page 470
8436 Every believer hath something of unbelief in him, but he is not an unbeliever, he hath a truth of faith in him, there is his comeliness. Every believer hath something of unbelief in him, but he is not an unbeliever, he hath a truth of faith in him, there is his comeliness. d n1 vhz pi pp-f n1 p-acp pno31, cc-acp pns31 vbz xx dt n1, pns31 vhz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno31, pc-acp vbz po31 n1. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1015 Page 470
8437 Paul had a law in his members, that was his blackness, but he had also a law of his mind, that was his comeliness. All sin and lust is blackness all gracious habits are the Souls beauty and comeliness. The unbeliever, the natural man is wholly black, the godly man is not so, there is a mixture in his Soul, he is come into Canaan, tho some Canaanites yet dwell in the Land, the faith, and love, and obedience of a good man, his pantings, Paul had a law in his members, that was his blackness, but he had also a law of his mind, that was his comeliness. All since and lust is blackness all gracious habits Are the Souls beauty and comeliness. The unbeliever, the natural man is wholly black, the godly man is not so, there is a mixture in his Soul, he is come into Canaan, though Some Canaanites yet dwell in the Land, the faith, and love, and Obedience of a good man, his pantings, np1 vhd dt n1 p-acp po31 n2, cst vbds po31 n1, cc-acp pns31 vhd av dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cst vbds po31 n1. d n1 cc n1 vbz n1 d j n2 vbr dt n2 n1 cc n1. dt n1, dt j n1 vbz av-jn j-jn, dt j n1 vbz xx av, pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vbz vvn p-acp np1, cs d np2 av vvi p-acp dt n1, dt n1, cc vvb, cc n1 pp-f dt j n1, po31 n2, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1015 Page 470
8438 and breathings after God, his complacency, delight, and rejoycing in God, these are all his comeliness. The Church of God may have spots in her assemblies, these are her blackness, and breathings After God, his complacency, delight, and rejoicing in God, these Are all his comeliness. The Church of God may have spots in her assemblies, these Are her blackness, cc n2-vvg p-acp np1, po31 n1, n1, cc vvg p-acp np1, d vbr d po31 n1. dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vhi n2 p-acp po31 n2, d vbr po31 n1, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1015 Page 470
8439 but she keepeth up her assembl•es, and hath the Ordinances of God in them, that is her comeliness, she may have several hypocrites, meer seeming professors, these are her spots, from these is her blackness, but she Keepeth up her assembl•es, and hath the Ordinances of God in them, that is her comeliness, she may have several Hypocrites, mere seeming professors, these Are her spots, from these is her blackness, cc-acp pns31 vvz a-acp po31 n2, cc vhz dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32, cst vbz po31 n1, pns31 vmb vhi j n2, j j-vvg n2, d vbr po31 n2, p-acp d vbz po31 n1, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1015 Page 470
8440 but she hath many that love the Lord Jesus Christ in truth and sincerity, these are her comeliness; but she hath many that love the Lord jesus christ in truth and sincerity, these Are her comeliness; cc-acp pns31 vhz d cst vvb dt n1 np1 np1 p-acp n1 cc n1, d vbr po31 n1; (41) sermon (DIV2) 1015 Page 470
8441 she may-suffer some erroneous principles to be published in her, that is her blackness but she keepeth the foundation doctrines of faith and holiness pure, and incorrupt; that is her comeliness. she may-suffer Some erroneous principles to be published in her, that is her blackness but she Keepeth the Foundation doctrines of faith and holiness pure, and incorrupt; that is her comeliness. pns31 j d j n2 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno31, cst vbz po31 n1 p-acp pns31 vvz dt n1 n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 j, cc j; d vbz po31 n1. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1015 Page 471
8442 2. In much of her blackness there is a beauty, and a comeliness. It is Bernards note, whatsoever is black is not therefore uncomely. The Eye is black, yet comely. 2. In much of her blackness there is a beauty, and a comeliness. It is Bernards note, whatsoever is black is not Therefore uncomely. The Eye is black, yet comely. crd p-acp d pp-f po31 n1 a-acp vbz dt n1, cc dt n1. pn31 vbz npg1 vvb, r-crq vbz j-jn vbz xx av j. dt n1 vbz j-jn, av j. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1016 Page 471
8443 Marble is black, but yet it is comely. Christ is black but yet he was comely. Marble is black, but yet it is comely. christ is black but yet he was comely. n1 vbz j-jn, cc-acp av pn31 vbz j. np1 vbz j-jn p-acp av pns31 vbds j. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1016 Page 471
8444 Look upon him (saith that devout man,) clothed with raggs, blew with Stripes, daubed with his Enemies Spittle, pale with death, you will say he was black, Look upon him (Says that devout man,) clothed with rags, blew with Stripes, daubed with his Enemies Spittle, pale with death, you will say he was black, n1 p-acp pno31 (vvz d j n1,) vvd p-acp n2, vvd p-acp n2, vvn p-acp po31 ng1 n1, j p-acp n1, pn22 vmb vvi pns31 vbds j-jn, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1016 Page 471
8445 but yet he was comely, yea the Chiefest of ten thousand. The Apostles saw him comely when upon the mountain they beheld his glory at his transfiguration. but yet he was comely, yea the Chiefest of ten thousand. The Apostles saw him comely when upon the mountain they beheld his glory At his transfiguration. cc-acp av pns31 vbds j, uh dt js-jn pp-f crd crd. dt np1 vvd pno31 j c-crq p-acp dt n1 pns32 vvd po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1016 Page 471
8446 Nay in his blackness there was comliness, to see him under all this becoming obedient to his Fathers will, Nay in his blackness there was comeliness, to see him under all this becoming obedient to his Father's will, uh-x p-acp po31 n1 a-acp vbds n1, pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp d d j-vvg j p-acp po31 ng1 n1, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1016 Page 471
8447 even unto death, the bitter death upon the Cross, working out the redemption and Salvation of all those whom the Father had given him; this was comely. even unto death, the bitter death upon the Cross, working out the redemption and Salvation of all those whom the Father had given him; this was comely. av p-acp n1, dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, vvg av dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d d r-crq dt n1 vhd vvn pno31; d vbds j. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1016 Page 471
8448 When the word was made flesh and dwelt amongst us (saith St. John) we beheld his glory as the glory of the only begotten Son of God, full of grace and truth. When the word was made Flesh and dwelled among us (Says Saint John) we beheld his glory as the glory of the only begotten Son of God, full of grace and truth. c-crq dt n1 vbds vvn n1 cc vvd p-acp pno12 (vvz n1 np1) pns12 vvd po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt av-j vvn n1 pp-f np1, j pp-f n1 cc n1. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1016 Page 471
8449 Look upon the Child of God, as daubed, and besmeared with the filth and obloquy which the men of the World cast upon him: Look upon the Child of God, as daubed, and besmeared with the filth and obloquy which the men of the World cast upon him: vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp vvn, cc vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 r-crq dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vvd p-acp pno31: (41) sermon (DIV2) 1016 Page 471
8450 Scorched with Afflictions, followed with dark, and hellish temptations; Scorched with Afflictions, followed with dark, and hellish temptations; vvn p-acp n2, vvn p-acp j, cc j n2; (41) sermon (DIV2) 1016 Page 471
8451 so indeed he looketh black in our carnal Eyes but in other respects he is comely, even in this blackness. so indeed he looks black in our carnal Eyes but in other respects he is comely, even in this blackness. av av pns31 vvz j-jn p-acp po12 j n2 cc-acp p-acp j-jn n2 pns31 vbz j, av p-acp d n1. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1016 Page 471
8452 1. As by these afflictions Christ is magnified in his body, and he is made conformable unto Christ, and filling up what is lacking in the sufferings of Christ: 1. As by these afflictions christ is magnified in his body, and he is made conformable unto christ, and filling up what is lacking in the sufferings of christ: crd p-acp p-acp d n2 np1 vbz vvn p-acp po31 n1, cc pns31 vbz vvn j p-acp np1, cc vvg p-acp q-crq vbz vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1: (41) sermon (DIV2) 1017 Page 471
8453 So he is comely. All conformity to Christ is beauty, Paul desired no more then that he might know him, So he is comely. All conformity to christ is beauty, Paul desired no more then that he might know him, av pns31 vbz j. d n1 p-acp np1 vbz n1, np1 vvd dx dc cs cst pns31 vmd vvi pno31, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1017 Page 471
8454 and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of his sufferings, and be made comformable unto his death, Philip. and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of his sufferings, and be made conformable unto his death, Philip. cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, cc vbi vvn j p-acp po31 n1, n1. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1017 Page 471
8455 3. 11. This is what our Saviour told his disciples, John 15. to comfort them under the Worlds hatred which he knew would make them to appear black, If the World hateth you it hated me first. 3. 11. This is what our Saviour told his Disciples, John 15. to Comfort them under the World's hatred which he knew would make them to appear black, If the World hates you it hated me First. crd crd d vbz q-crq po12 n1 vvd po31 n2, np1 crd pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt ng1 n1 r-crq pns31 vvd vmd vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi j-jn, cs dt n1 vvz pn22 pn31 vvd pno11 ord. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1017 Page 471
8456 The suffering child of God lookes black, but as Christ is by his sufferings magnified in his body as he is by his sufferings made more like to Christ, so he is comely. The suffering child of God looks black, but as christ is by his sufferings magnified in his body as he is by his sufferings made more like to christ, so he is comely. dt j-vvg n1 pp-f np1 vvz j-jn, cc-acp c-acp np1 vbz p-acp po31 n2 vvn p-acp po31 n1 c-acp pns31 vbz p-acp po31 n2 vvn av-dc av-j p-acp np1, av pns31 vbz j. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1017 Page 471
8457 2. Secondly. As a believers afflictions perfect him for glory, so even in his blackness there is a comeliness. 2. Secondly. As a believers afflictions perfect him for glory, so even in his blackness there is a comeliness. crd ord. p-acp dt n2 n2 vvi pno31 p-acp n1, av av p-acp po31 n1 a-acp vbz dt n1. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1018 Page 471
8458 The Captain of our Salvation was made perfect (as the Apostle tells us) through suffering Heb. 2. 10. and so must the Souldiers under this Captain be made perfect, for by much tribulation they also must enter into the Kingdom of God. The Captain of our Salvation was made perfect (as the Apostle tells us) through suffering Hebrew 2. 10. and so must the Soldiers under this Captain be made perfect, for by much tribulation they also must enter into the Kingdom of God. dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 vbds vvn j (c-acp dt n1 vvz pno12) p-acp vvg np1 crd crd cc av vmb dt n2 p-acp d n1 vbb vvd j, c-acp p-acp d n1 pns32 av vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1018 Page 472
8459 By this (saith the Lord, speaking of the Afflictions of Jacob) shall the iniquity of Jacob be purged, By this (Says the Lord, speaking of the Afflictions of Jacob) shall the iniquity of Jacob be purged, p-acp d (vvz dt n1, vvg pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1) vmb dt n1 pp-f np1 vbi vvn, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1018 Page 472
8460 and all the fruit shall be to take away Sin. Afflictions to the Church and People of God, are but as the furnace for the Silver, and the refining pot for the Gold, like polishing Irons to the Stone, and all the fruit shall be to take away Sin. Afflictions to the Church and People of God, Are but as the furnace for the Silver, and the refining pot for the Gold, like polishing Irons to the Stone, cc d dt n1 vmb vbi pc-acp vvi av np1 n2 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, vbr cc-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc dt vvg n1 p-acp dt n1, j n-vvg n2 p-acp dt n1, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1018 Page 472
8461 and the File to the Steel. 3. Finally. and the File to the Steel. 3. Finally. cc dt n1 p-acp dt n1. crd av-j. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1018 Page 472
8462 There is a comeliness in this blackness, as Afflictions give the Spouse advantage, and opportunities for the more noble and perspicuous exercises of their graces. There is a comeliness in this blackness, as Afflictions give the Spouse advantage, and opportunities for the more noble and perspicuous exercises of their graces. pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp d n1, p-acp n2 vvb dt n1 n1, cc n2 p-acp dt av-dc j cc j n2 pp-f po32 n2. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1019 Page 472
8463 Faith never shineth so much as in a dark place, and state; Faith never shines so much as in a dark place, and state; n1 av-x vvz av av-d c-acp p-acp dt j n1, cc n1; (41) sermon (DIV2) 1019 Page 472
8464 now for a season (saith Peter, 1 Pet. 1. 7.) You are in heaviness through manifold temptations (their was their blackness) but it followeth, That the tryal of your faith being much more precious then that of Gold which perisheth, might be found unto praise, honour, and glory. now for a season (Says Peter, 1 Pet. 1. 7.) You Are in heaviness through manifold temptations (their was their blackness) but it follows, That the trial of your faith being much more precious then that of Gold which Perishes, might be found unto praise, honour, and glory. av p-acp dt n1 (vvz np1, crd np1 crd crd) pn22 vbr p-acp n1 p-acp j n2 (po32 vbds po32 n1) p-acp pn31 vvz, cst dt n1 pp-f po22 n1 vbg d av-dc j cs d pp-f n1 r-crq vvz, vmd vbi vvn p-acp n1, n1, cc n1. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1019 Page 472
8465 There now was a comeliness in their blackness; There now was a comeliness in their blackness; a-acp av vbds dt n1 p-acp po32 n1; (41) sermon (DIV2) 1019 Page 472
8466 though he killeth me (saith Job) yet will I trust in him, there again was comeliness in blackness. Patience is another grace, the time for the exercise, of which is a time of afflictions, though he kills me (Says Job) yet will I trust in him, there again was comeliness in blackness. Patience is Another grace, the time for the exercise, of which is a time of afflictions, cs pns31 vvz pno11 (vvz np1) av vmb pns11 vvi p-acp pno31, a-acp av vbds n1 p-acp n1. n1 vbz j-jn n1, dt n1 p-acp dt n1, pp-f r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f n2, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1019 Page 472
8467 and tryals; it is a feature in the face of a Child of God hardly discernable, and trials; it is a feature in the face of a Child of God hardly discernible, cc n2; pn31 vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 av j, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1019 Page 472
8468 but in a day of adversity, when we fall under severer Providences, then is the time for Patience to have its perfect work. but in a day of adversity, when we fallen under severer Providences, then is the time for Patience to have its perfect work. cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp jc n2, av vbz dt n1 p-acp n1 pc-acp vhi po31 j n1. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1019 Page 472
8469 If you look upon the Child of God as lying amongst the pots, under the reproach, If you look upon the Child of God as lying among the pots, under the reproach, cs pn22 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp vvg p-acp dt n2, p-acp dt n1, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1019 Page 472
8470 and obloquy, and rage, and injuries of a vile and wicked generation, who fly at the image of God wherever they see it, out of that perfect hatred they have to God, so indeed he looks black. and obloquy, and rage, and injuries of a vile and wicked generation, who fly At the image of God wherever they see it, out of that perfect hatred they have to God, so indeed he looks black. cc n1, cc n1, cc n2 pp-f dt j cc j n1, r-crq vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 c-crq pns32 vvb pn31, av pp-f d j n1 pns32 vhb p-acp np1, av av pns31 vvz j-jn. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1019 Page 472
8471 But now see him under this, owning the righteousness and goodness of God, kissing the Word of God, saying concerning his Enemies, Let them alone, perhaps God hath bidden them curse, and will requite me with blessing for all the cursings wherewith they have cursed me, But now see him under this, owning the righteousness and Goodness of God, kissing the Word of God, saying Concerning his Enemies, Let them alone, perhaps God hath bidden them curse, and will requite me with blessing for all the cursings wherewith they have cursed me, p-acp av vvb pno31 p-acp d, vvg dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, vvg dt n1 pp-f np1, vvg vvg po31 n2, vvb pno32 av-j, av np1 vhz vvn pno32 vvi, cc vmb vvi pno11 p-acp n1 p-acp d dt n2-vvg c-crq pns32 vhb vvn pno11, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1019 Page 472
8472 or with Eli, 1 Sam. 3. 18. saying; or with Eli, 1 Sam. 3. 18. saying; cc p-acp np1, crd np1 crd crd n1; (41) sermon (DIV2) 1019 Page 472
8473 It is the Lord, let him do unto me what seemeth good unto him, or with Stephen, praying for his Enemies, It is the Lord, let him do unto me what seems good unto him, or with Stephen, praying for his Enemies, pn31 vbz dt n1, vvb pno31 vdi p-acp pno11 r-crq vvz j p-acp pno31, cc p-acp np1, vvg p-acp po31 n2, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1019 Page 472
8474 and saying, Father! forgive them! they know not what they do; so he appeareth comely. and saying, Father! forgive them! they know not what they do; so he appears comely. cc vvg, n1! vvb pno32! pns32 vvb xx r-crq pns32 vdb; av pns31 vvz j. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1019 Page 472
8475 Look upon the Child of God, under the withdrawings of divine influences from him, when we hear him crying out, My God, my God! why hast thou forsaken me? he appeareth to us black, but if we see him under such withdrawings, resolving to trust in God, not to depart from his integrity, Look upon the Child of God, under the withdrawings of divine influences from him, when we hear him crying out, My God, my God! why hast thou forsaken me? he appears to us black, but if we see him under such withdrawings, resolving to trust in God, not to depart from his integrity, n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n2-vvg pp-f j-jn n2 p-acp pno31, c-crq pns12 vvb pno31 vvg av, po11 np1, po11 np1 q-crq vh2 pns21 vvn pno11? pns31 vvz p-acp pno12 j-jn, p-acp cs pns12 vvb pno31 p-acp d n2-vvg, vvg pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, xx pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1019 Page 472
8476 nor to forget the Lords precepts, nor deal falsely in his Covenant, but still adhering to God, nor to forget the lords Precepts, nor deal falsely in his Covenant, but still adhering to God, ccx pc-acp vvi dt n2 n2, ccx n1 av-j p-acp po31 n1, cc-acp av vvg p-acp np1, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1019 Page 472
8477 and his ways, and following him with fervent and importunate prayers, so again he appeareth comely. In short; and his ways, and following him with fervent and importunate Prayers, so again he appears comely. In short; cc po31 n2, cc vvg pno31 p-acp j cc j n2, av av pns31 vvz j. p-acp j; (41) sermon (DIV2) 1019 Page 473
8478 1. The Spouse of Christ is comely in the Eyes of the generality of the Saints, and People of God. 1. The Spouse of christ is comely in the Eyes of the generality of the Saints, and People of God. crd dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz j p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n2, cc n1 pp-f np1. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1020 Page 473
8479 There may be some grains of envy, and passion in the hearts of the best of Gods people, which may cause some misinterpretation of their brethren, There may be Some grains of envy, and passion in the hearts of the best of God's people, which may cause Some misinterpretation of their brothers, a-acp vmb vbi d n2 pp-f n1, cc n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt js pp-f ng1 n1, r-crq vmb vvi d n1 pp-f po32 n2, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1020 Page 473
8480 as Joshuah envied for Moses his sake, when Eldad, and Medad prophecied in the Camp, Num. 11. 29. and the Disciples of John were jealous for their Master; as Joshua envied for Moses his sake, when Eldad, and Medad prophesied in the Camp, Num. 11. 29. and the Disciples of John were jealous for their Master; c-acp np1 vvn p-acp np1 po31 n1, c-crq np1, cc np1 vvn p-acp dt n1, np1 crd crd cc dt n2 pp-f np1 vbdr j p-acp po32 n1; (41) sermon (DIV2) 1020 Page 473
8481 and by mistakes they may be judged black, as Hannah was by Eli. But by the generality of the Saints, all such as are partakers of the Divine Nature, they will be judged comely, notwithstanding their low and afflicted condition, and by mistakes they may be judged black, as Hannah was by Eli. But by the generality of the Saints, all such as Are partakers of the Divine Nature, they will be judged comely, notwithstanding their low and afflicted condition, cc p-acp vvz pns32 vmb vbi vvn j-jn, p-acp np1 vbds p-acp np1 cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, d d c-acp vbr n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1, pns32 vmb vbi vvn j, p-acp po32 j cc j-vvn n1, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1020 Page 473
8483 2. They are comely in Christs Eyes; and alas how small a thing to the Child of God is it to be judged of mans judgment? Bernard thus glosseth upon the words; 2. They Are comely in Christ Eyes; and alas how small a thing to the Child of God is it to be judged of men judgement? Bernard thus Glosseth upon the words; crd pns32 vbr j p-acp npg1 n2; cc uh c-crq j dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz pn31 pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f ng1 n1? np1 av vvz p-acp dt n2; (41) sermon (DIV2) 1021 Page 473
8484 Nigra vestro, formosa Divino Angelicoque judicio, I am black in your judgment, but fair in the judgment of God, and of the Angels. Nigra Vestro, formosa Divino Angelicoque Judicio, I am black in your judgement, but fair in the judgement of God, and of the Angels. np1 n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, pns11 vbm j-jn p-acp po22 n1, cc-acp j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc pp-f dt n2. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1021 Page 473
8485 The Spouse is black in the Worlds Eyes, but exceeding comely in Christs Eyes. The Spouse is black in the World's Eyes, but exceeding comely in Christ Eyes. dt n1 vbz j-jn p-acp dt ng1 n2, cc-acp vvg j p-acp npg1 n2. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1021 Page 473
8486 The Spouse speaketh to her beloved, Can. 4. 7. Thou art all fair my love, there is no spot in thee. The Spouse speaks to her Beloved, Can. 4. 7. Thou art all fair my love, there is no spot in thee. dt n1 vvz p-acp po31 j-vvn, vmb. crd crd pns21 vb2r d j po11 n1, pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp pno21. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1021 Page 473
8487 He replieth to her, v. 10. How fair is thy love, my Sister, my Spouse. He Replieth to her, v. 10. How fair is thy love, my Sister, my Spouse. pns31 vvz p-acp pno31, n1 crd c-crq j vbz po21 n1, po11 n1, po11 n1. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1021 Page 473
8488 v. 11. Thy lips (O my Spouse) drop as the Hony-comb, Hony and Milk are under thy tongue, v. 11. Thy lips (Oh my Spouse) drop as the Honeycomb, Honey and Milk Are under thy tongue, n1 crd po21 n2 (uh po11 n1) vvb p-acp dt n1, n1 cc n1 vbr p-acp po21 n1, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1021 Page 473
8489 and the smell of thy Garments is like the smell of Lebanon. and the smell of thy Garments is like the smell of Lebanon. cc dt n1 pp-f po21 n2 vbz av-j dt n1 pp-f np1. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1021 Page 473
8490 Would you be confirmed in this, and understand whence it is that Christ judgeth his Spouse so comely? I will shew you in a few particulars. Would you be confirmed in this, and understand whence it is that christ Judgeth his Spouse so comely? I will show you in a few particulars. vmd pn22 vbi vvn p-acp d, cc vvb c-crq pn31 vbz cst np1 vvz po31 n1 av j? pns11 vmb vvi pn22 p-acp dt d n2-j. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1021 Page 473
8491 1. Because he loveth her. Love never calleth its object black, but alwaies imprinteth a loveliness in its object beloved; 1. Because he loves her. Love never calls its Object black, but always imprinteth a loveliness in its Object Beloved; crd c-acp pns31 vvz pno31. n1 av-x vvz po31 n1 j-jn, cc-acp av vvz dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 vvn; (41) sermon (DIV2) 1022 Page 473
8492 the blackest woman is fair in her Husbands Eye, love with men covereth a multitude of faults, the Blackest woman is fair in her Husbands Eye, love with men Covereth a multitude of Faults, dt js-jn n1 vbz j p-acp po31 ng1 n1, vvb p-acp n2 vvz dt n1 pp-f n2, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1022 Page 473
8493 and infirmities, it overlooks blackness and lameness, and crookedness, and any external deformity, it calleth black things white, crooked things straight, and lame things perfect. and infirmities, it overlooks blackness and lameness, and crookedness, and any external deformity, it calls black things white, crooked things straight, and lame things perfect. cc n2, pn31 vvz n1 cc n1, cc n1, cc d j n1, pn31 vvz j-jn n2 j-jn, j n2 av, cc j n2 j. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1022 Page 473
8494 Christ loves every Spouse of his with a dear and most tender love. But yet this is our infirmity. christ loves every Spouse of his with a dear and most tender love. But yet this is our infirmity. np1 vvz d n1 pp-f png31 p-acp dt j-jn cc av-ds j n1. p-acp av d vbz po12 n1. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1022 Page 473
8495 Christ cannot call any comely, who indeed is not so, the Spouse must be comely, before he can judge, or call her so. christ cannot call any comely, who indeed is not so, the Spouse must be comely, before he can judge, or call her so. np1 vmbx vvi d j, r-crq av vbz xx av, dt n1 vmb vbi j, c-acp pns31 vmb vvi, cc vvb pno31 av. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1022 Page 473
8496 2. Therefore she must needs be comely in the Eyes of Christ, because he hath made her so, by putting his comeliness upon her ▪ Ezek. 16. 14. Thy beauty was perfect through my comeliness which I had put upon thee (saith the Lord God.) No Child of God is comely in his or her own comeliness, 2. Therefore she must needs be comely in the Eyes of christ, Because he hath made her so, by putting his comeliness upon her ▪ Ezekiel 16. 14. Thy beauty was perfect through my comeliness which I had put upon thee (Says the Lord God.) No Child of God is comely in his or her own comeliness, crd av pns31 vmb av vbi j p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, c-acp pns31 vhz vvn pno31 av, p-acp vvg po31 n1 p-acp pno31 ▪ np1 crd crd po21 n1 vbds j p-acp po11 n1 r-crq pns11 vhd vvn p-acp pno21 (vvz dt n1 np1.) dx n1 pp-f np1 vbz j p-acp po31 cc po31 d n1, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1023 Page 474
8497 but in Christs comeliness put upon him or her. Now this is twofold. 1. His perfect Righteousness. but in Christ comeliness put upon him or her. Now this is twofold. 1. His perfect Righteousness. cc-acp p-acp npg1 n1 vvn p-acp pno31 cc pno31. av d vbz j. crd po31 j n1. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1023 Page 474
8498 2. His holy and blessed Spirit. 2. His holy and blessed Spirit. crd po31 j cc j-vvn n1. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1023 Page 474
8499 1. His perfect Righteousness. Thus the Soul is comely by imputation. All unrighteousness is blackness, and uncomeliness in the Eyes of God, 1. His perfect Righteousness. Thus the Soul is comely by imputation. All unrighteousness is blackness, and uncomeliness in the Eyes of God, crd po31 j n1. av dt n1 vbz j p-acp n1. d n1 vbz n1, cc n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1024 Page 474
8514 Some trust in Chariots (faith the Psalmist) some in Horses, but we will remember the name of the Lord our God, Psal. 20. 7. (I do but allude to that Text. There are some that trust to a righteousness of other Saints (so do the Papists) some trust in a righteousness of their own, some trust in Chariots (faith the Psalmist) Some in Horses, but we will Remember the name of the Lord our God, Psalm 20. 7. (I do but allude to that Text. There Are Some that trust to a righteousness of other Saints (so do the Papists) Some trust in a righteousness of their own, d n1 p-acp n2 (n1 dt n1) d p-acp n2, cc-acp pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 po12 n1, np1 crd crd (pns11 vdb p-acp vvi p-acp cst np1 pc-acp vbr d cst vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn n2 (av vdb dt njp2) d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 d, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1024 Page 475
8500 for the righteous Lord loveth righteousness, and it is impossible that the Lord should look upon any Soul as comely, but that Soul whom he looketh upon as righteous. Christ was of old prophecied of, under the notion of the Lord our righteousness, and the Apostle tells us he was made of God, Wisdom, Righteousness. &c. This righteousness of Christ lay in his perfect obedience to the whole law of God, and his suffering the curse of the law due to us for our transgression of it; for the righteous Lord loves righteousness, and it is impossible that the Lord should look upon any Soul as comely, but that Soul whom he looks upon as righteous. christ was of old prophesied of, under the notion of the Lord our righteousness, and the Apostle tells us he was made of God, Wisdom, Righteousness. etc. This righteousness of christ lay in his perfect Obedience to the Whole law of God, and his suffering the curse of the law due to us for our Transgression of it; p-acp dt j n1 vvz n1, cc pn31 vbz j cst dt n1 vmd vvi p-acp d n1 c-acp j, p-acp d n1 r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp c-acp j. np1 vbds pp-f j vvn pp-f, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 po12 n1, cc dt n1 vvz pno12 pns31 vbds vvn pp-f np1, n1, n1. av d n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp po31 j n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1, cc po31 vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1 j-jn p-acp pno12 p-acp po12 n1 pp-f pn31; (41) sermon (DIV2) 1024 Page 474
8501 it being the act of another, we could not have any interest in it, but by a gracious imputation, or reckoning it to us, it being the act of Another, we could not have any Interest in it, but by a gracious imputation, or reckoning it to us, pn31 vbg dt n1 pp-f n-jn, pns12 vmd xx vhi d n1 p-acp pn31, cc-acp p-acp dt j n1, cc n-vvg pn31 p-acp pno12, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1024 Page 474
8502 and by this gracious act, upon our faith by apprehending it, it becomes ours, so we are said to be justified by his faith, Rom. 5. 1. yet by his blood, as v. 9, and by this gracious act, upon our faith by apprehending it, it becomes ours, so we Are said to be justified by his faith, Rom. 5. 1. yet by his blood, as v. 9, cc p-acp d j n1, p-acp po12 n1 p-acp vvg pn31, pn31 vvz png12, av pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po31 n1, np1 crd crd av p-acp po31 n1, p-acp n1 crd, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1024 Page 474
8503 and yet by grace, Titus 3. 7. It was an act of grace in God to accept the performance of another for us, the act and satisfaction of the surety, and yet by grace, Titus 3. 7. It was an act of grace in God to accept the performance of Another for us, the act and satisfaction of the surety, cc av p-acp n1, np1 crd crd pn31 vbds dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f j-jn p-acp pno12, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1024 Page 474
8504 for the satisfaction, and acts of the principals, yet a satisfaction must be given; for the satisfaction, and acts of the principals, yet a satisfaction must be given; p-acp dt n1, cc n2 pp-f dt n2-jn, av dt n1 vmb vbi vvn; (41) sermon (DIV2) 1024 Page 474
8505 for God, Rom. 3. 25. set forth Christ as a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins — That he might be just while he became the justifier of him that believeth in Jesus. for God, Rom. 3. 25. Set forth christ as a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of Sins — That he might be just while he became the justifier of him that Believeth in jesus. p-acp np1, np1 crd crd vvd av np1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1, pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 — cst pns31 vmd vbi j cs pns31 vvd dt n1 pp-f pno31 cst vvz p-acp np1. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1024 Page 474
8506 So that upon every Souls believing in Jesus Christ, who justifies the ungodly. So that upon every Souls believing in jesus christ, who Justifies the ungodly. av cst p-acp d n2 vvg p-acp np1 np1, r-crq vvz dt j. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1024 Page 474
8507 God becomes its justifier, and the Soul standeth as righteous in the fight of God, through Gods imputation of righteousness to it without works, and not imputing sin (as the Apostle expounds the whole business of justification, Rom. 4. 5, 8.) Thus now every believing Soul becomes a righteous Soul in the Eye of God, through the righteousness of Christ put upon it. God becomes its justifier, and the Soul Stands as righteous in the fight of God, through God's imputation of righteousness to it without works, and not imputing since (as the Apostle expounds the Whole business of justification, Rom. 4. 5, 8.) Thus now every believing Soul becomes a righteous Soul in the Eye of God, through the righteousness of christ put upon it. np1 vvz po31 n1, cc dt n1 vvz p-acp j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp ng1 n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pn31 p-acp n2, cc xx vvg n1 (c-acp dt n1 vvz dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd crd, crd) av av d j-vvg n1 vvz dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp pn31. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1024 Page 474
8508 This is indeed what some modern wits laugh at. But as we say in other cases, let them laugh that win; This is indeed what Some modern wits laugh At. But as we say in other cases, let them laugh that win; d vbz av q-crq d j n2 vvb p-acp. cc-acp c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp j-jn n2, vvb pno32 vvi d vvi; (41) sermon (DIV2) 1024 Page 474
8509 so every serious Soul will think it hath cause of rejoycing, if it hath thus won Christ to use the Apostles expression, Phil. 3. 8. which he expoundeth in the very next words. so every serious Soul will think it hath cause of rejoicing, if it hath thus wone christ to use the Apostles expression, Philip 3. 8. which he expoundeth in the very next words. av d j n1 vmb vvi pn31 vhz n1 pp-f vvg, cs pn31 vhz av vvn np1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 n1, np1 crd crd r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp dt av ord n2. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1024 Page 474
8510 v. 9. And be found in him, not having my own righteousness which is of the Law, v. 9. And be found in him, not having my own righteousness which is of the Law, n1 crd cc vbi vvn p-acp pno31, xx vhg po11 d n1 r-crq vbz pp-f dt n1, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1024 Page 474
8511 but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith; but that which is through the faith of christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith; cc-acp cst r-crq vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 r-crq vbz pp-f np1 p-acp n1; (41) sermon (DIV2) 1024 Page 474
8512 and I would have all that love their own Souls, look to be one of that circumcision, which the Apostle speaketh of in that Chapter. and I would have all that love their own Souls, look to be one of that circumcision, which the Apostle speaks of in that Chapter. cc pns11 vmd vhi d cst vvb po32 d n2, vvb pc-acp vbi crd pp-f d n1, r-crq dt n1 vvz pp-f p-acp d n1. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1024 Page 475
8513 v. 3. Which worship God in the Spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh. v. 3. Which worship God in the Spirit, and rejoice in christ jesus, and have no confidence in the Flesh. n1 crd r-crq n1 np1 p-acp dt n1, cc vvi p-acp np1 np1, cc vhb dx n1 p-acp dt n1. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1024 Page 475
8515 so do they also amongst others, some trust to the meer free grace of God, without any regard to a perfect righteousness, so do they also among Others, Some trust to the mere free grace of God, without any regard to a perfect righteousness, av vdb pns32 av p-acp n2-jn, d n1 p-acp dt j j n1 pp-f np1, p-acp d n1 p-acp dt j n1, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1024 Page 475
8516 but we will trust alone in Jesus Christ, and in his righteousness. but we will trust alone in jesus christ, and in his righteousness. cc-acp pns12 vmb vvi av-j p-acp np1 np1, cc p-acp po31 n1. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1024 Page 475
8517 I fear what follows in the Psalmist. v. 8. will be found true in the day of Judgment. I Fear what follows in the Psalmist. v. 8. will be found true in the day of Judgement. pns11 vvb r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1. n1 crd vmb vbi vvn j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1024 Page 475
8518 Those will be brought down and fall, but those that trust in the Lord Jesus Christ, Those will be brought down and fallen, but those that trust in the Lord jesus christ, d vmb vbi vvn a-acp cc vvi, cc-acp d cst vvb p-acp dt n1 np1 np1, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1024 Page 475
8519 and his righteousness, will rise and stand upright. and his righteousness, will rise and stand upright. cc po31 n1, vmb vvi cc vvi av-j. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1024 Page 475
8520 Those that trust in the good works of other Saints, will find at that day, they will have none to spare, there will not be enough for themselves, Those that trust in the good works of other Saints, will find At that day, they will have none to spare, there will not be enough for themselves, d cst vvb p-acp dt j n2 pp-f j-jn n2, vmb vvi p-acp d n1, pns32 vmb vhi pix pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vmb xx vbi av-d p-acp px32, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1024 Page 475
8521 and much less to lend to others (as the wife Virgins told the foolish Virgins in the Parable wanting O•l, and much less to lend to Others (as the wife Virgins told the foolish Virgins in the Parable wanting O•l, cc av-d av-dc pc-acp vvi p-acp n2-jn (p-acp dt n1 ng1 vvd dt j n2 p-acp dt n1 vvg av, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1024 Page 475
8522 and offering to borrow of them;) and those who trust to a righteousness of their own, will find that they do but trust to a Spiders webb, and which hath these two qualities analogous to a Spiders web: 1. That it is a thing spun out of their own bowels. 2. That the least touch of it sweeps it away, it is what upon examination, and offering to borrow of them;) and those who trust to a righteousness of their own, will find that they do but trust to a Spiders web, and which hath these two qualities analogous to a Spiders web: 1. That it is a thing spun out of their own bowels. 2. That the least touch of it sweeps it away, it is what upon examination, cc vvg pc-acp vvi pp-f pno32;) cc d r-crq vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 d, vmb vvi cst pns32 vdb p-acp vvi p-acp dt ng1 n1, cc r-crq vhz d crd n2 j p-acp dt ng1 n1: crd cst pn31 vbz dt n1 vvn av pp-f po32 d n2. crd cst dt ds n1 pp-f pn31 vvz pn31 av, pn31 vbz r-crq p-acp n1, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1024 Page 475
8523 when judgment is laid to the line, and this righteousness to the plummet, will be found to be no such thing as will cover the Souls nakedness, a bed too short for a Soul to stretch it self in Gods sight upon. when judgement is laid to the line, and this righteousness to the plummet, will be found to be no such thing as will cover the Souls nakedness, a Bed too short for a Soul to stretch it self in God's sighed upon. c-crq n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, cc d n1 p-acp dt n1, vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vbi dx d n1 c-acp vmb vvi dt n2 n1, dt n1 av j c-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 n1 p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1024 Page 475
8524 They say the great Cardinal Bellarmine dying, confessed that it was safest to trust to the merits of the Lord Jesus Christ; They say the great Cardinal Bellarmine dying, confessed that it was Safest to trust to the merits of the Lord jesus christ; pns32 vvb dt j n1 np1 vvg, vvd cst pn31 vbds js pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 np1 np1; (41) sermon (DIV2) 1024 Page 475
8525 whether he said so or no, I am sure it will be found so. whither he said so or no, I am sure it will be found so. cs pns31 vvd av cc uh-dx, pns11 vbm j pn31 vmb vbi vvn av. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1024 Page 475
8526 There is an original blackness, which cleaveth to every Soul, the not belief of which is possibly the foundation error as to this great point. 1. A blackness of imputation. The Apostle tells us, that in Adam all died; we were all in the loins of that our first Parent, what he lost he lost for us, we in him plucked a fruit of the Tree of forbidden fruit, There is an original blackness, which cleaveth to every Soul, the not belief of which is possibly the Foundation error as to this great point. 1. A blackness of imputation. The Apostle tells us, that in Adam all died; we were all in the loins of that our First Parent, what he lost he lost for us, we in him plucked a fruit of the Tree of forbidden fruit, pc-acp vbz dt j-jn n1, r-crq vvz p-acp d n1, cs xx n1 pp-f r-crq vbz av-j dt n1 n1 c-acp p-acp d j n1. crd dt n1 pp-f n1. dt n1 vvz pno12, cst p-acp np1 av-d vvd; pns12 vbdr d p-acp dt n2 pp-f d po12 ord n1, r-crq pns31 vvd pns31 vvd p-acp pno12, pns12 p-acp pno31 vvd dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f j-vvn n1, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1024 Page 475
8527 and so loft that Original Righteousness in which God at first made man, and became black, and so loft that Original Righteousness in which God At First made man, and became black, cc av n1 cst j-jn n1 p-acp r-crq np1 p-acp ord vvd n1, cc vvd j-jn, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1024 Page 475
8528 and unrighteous. 2. An inherent blackness, for having lost the image of the heavenly, we were born with the Image of the Earthly, which lay in a Native aversion from God, and unrighteous. 2. an inherent blackness, for having lost the image of the heavenly, we were born with the Image of the Earthly, which lay in a Native aversion from God, cc j-u. crd dt j n1, p-acp vhg vvn dt n1 pp-f dt j, pns12 vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, r-crq vvd p-acp dt j-jn n1 p-acp np1, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1024 Page 475
8529 and a Native proneness, and aptitude to sin against God. and a Native proneness, and aptitude to sin against God. cc dt j-jn n1, cc n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1024 Page 475
8530 This is seen in our native ignorance, and blindness, stubborness, and perverseness, in our naturally vile affections turbulent, and impetuous passions, things very far from the Image of God; This is seen in our native ignorance, and blindness, Stubbornness, and perverseness, in our naturally vile affections turbulent, and impetuous passion, things very Far from the Image of God; d vbz vvn p-acp po12 j-jn n1, cc n1, n1, cc n1, p-acp po12 av-j j n2 j, cc j n2, n2 av av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (41) sermon (DIV2) 1024 Page 476
8548 and his comeliness, though by imputation, made ours. 2. Christ makes us righteous, by putting his Spirit into us. and his comeliness, though by imputation, made ours. 2. christ makes us righteous, by putting his Spirit into us. cc po31 n1, c-acp p-acp n1, vvd png12. crd np1 vvz pno12 j, p-acp vvg po31 n1 p-acp pno12. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1024 Page 476
8531 and hence we are all by nature (saith the Apostle, Eph. 2. 3.) Children of Wrath. To say nothing of those actual sins, which are consequent to this native blackness, all our thoughts, words, and deeds, contrary to the law of God: and hence we Are all by nature (Says the Apostle, Ephesians 2. 3.) Children of Wrath. To say nothing of those actual Sins, which Are consequent to this native blackness, all our thoughts, words, and Deeds, contrary to the law of God: cc av pns12 vbr d p-acp n1 (vvz dt n1, np1 crd crd) n2 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi pix pp-f d j n2, r-crq vbr j p-acp d j-jn n1, d po12 n2, n2, cc n2, j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (41) sermon (DIV2) 1024 Page 476
8532 Divines think the natural blackness of the Soul is well set out by the Prophet, Ezek. 16. Thy birth is of the land of Canaan, thy Father was an Amorite, thy Mother an Hittite. Divines think the natural blackness of the Soul is well Set out by the Prophet, Ezekiel 16. Thy birth is of the land of Canaan, thy Father was an Amorite, thy Mother an Hittite. n2-jn vvb dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz av vvn av p-acp dt n1, np1 crd po21 n1 vbz pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, po21 n1 vbds dt n1, po21 n1 dt np1. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1024 Page 476
8533 In the day wherein thou wert born, thy Navel was not cut, neither wert thou washed in water to supple thee, thou wert not salted at all, In the day wherein thou Wertenberg born, thy Navel was not Cut, neither Wertenberg thou washed in water to supple thee, thou Wertenberg not salted At all, p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns21 vbd2r vvn, po21 n1 vbds xx vvn, av-dx vbd2r pns21 vvn p-acp n1 p-acp j pno21, pns21 vbd2r xx vvn p-acp d, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1024 Page 476
8534 nor swadled at all, none Eye pitied thee to do any of these things for thee, nor swaddled At all, none Eye pitied thee to do any of these things for thee, ccx vvd p-acp d, pix n1 vvn pno21 pc-acp vdi d pp-f d n2 p-acp pno21, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1024 Page 476
8535 but thou wert cast out in the open field, to the loathing of thy person, in the day wherein thou wert born. but thou Wertenberg cast out in the open field, to the loathing of thy person, in the day wherein thou Wertenberg born. cc-acp pns21 vbd2r vvn av p-acp dt j n1, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po21 n1, p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns21 vbd2r vvn. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1024 Page 476
8536 All this while here is no appearance of any thing but filthiness, and blackness. Now how cometh this black, and most filthy creature to be made clean, and comely. All this while Here is no appearance of any thing but filthiness, and blackness. Now how comes this black, and most filthy creature to be made clean, and comely. d d n1 av vbz dx n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp n1, cc n1. av q-crq vvz d j-jn, cc av-ds j n1 pc-acp vbi vvn j, cc j. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1024 Page 476
8537 see v. 6. I said unto thee while thou wert in thy blood, live. see v. 6. I said unto thee while thou Wertenberg in thy blood, live. vvb n1 crd pns11 vvd p-acp pno21 cs pns21 vbd2r p-acp po21 n1, vvb. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1024 Page 476
8538 (There is what we call effectual calling.) v. 7. I have caused thee to multiply — and thou art increased, (There is what we call effectual calling.) v. 7. I have caused thee to multiply — and thou art increased, (pc-acp vbz q-crq pns12 vvb j n-vvg.) n1 crd pns11 vhb vvn pno21 pc-acp vvi — cc pns21 vb2r vvn, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1024 Page 476
8539 and waxed great, and come to excellent Ornaments. and waxed great, and come to excellent Ornament. cc vvd j, cc vvb p-acp j n2. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1024 Page 476
8540 v. 8. When I passed by thee, it was a time of Love, yea, I spread my skirt over thee, v. 8. When I passed by thee, it was a time of Love, yea, I spread my skirt over thee, n1 crd c-crq pns11 vvd p-acp pno21, pn31 vbds dt n1 pp-f n1, uh, pns11 vvb po11 n1 p-acp pno21, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1024 Page 476
8541 and I covered thy nakedness, yea, I sware unto thee, and entred into a covenant with thee, and thou becamest mine. and I covered thy nakedness, yea, I sware unto thee, and entered into a Covenant with thee, and thou becamest mine. cc pns11 vvd po21 n1, uh, pns11 vvd p-acp pno21, cc vvd p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno21, cc pns21 vvd2 png11. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1024 Page 476
8542 Then washed I thee with water, (there the Spouses blackness began first to wear off) yea, I thoroughly washed thy blood off thee, Then washed I thee with water, (there the Spouses blackness began First to wear off) yea, I thoroughly washed thy blood off thee, av vvd pns11 pno21 p-acp n1, (pn31|vbz dt ng1 n1 vvd ord pc-acp vvi a-acp) uh, pns11 av-j vvd po21 n1 p-acp pno21, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1024 Page 476
8543 and I anointed thee with Oil. (the Psalmist tells us, Oil makes the face to shine.) I clothed thee also. and I anointed thee with Oil. (the Psalmist tells us, Oil makes the face to shine.) I clothed thee also. cc pns11 vvd pno21 p-acp np1 (dt n1 vvz pno12, n1 vvz dt n1 pc-acp vvi.) pns11 vvd pno21 av. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1024 Page 476
8544 v. 14. And thy renown went forth among the Nations for thy beauty, for it was persect through my comeliness put upon thee saith the Lord thy God. v. 14. And thy renown went forth among the nations for thy beauty, for it was persect through my comeliness put upon thee Says the Lord thy God. n1 crd cc po21 n1 vvd av p-acp dt n2 p-acp po21 n1, c-acp pn31 vbds j p-acp po11 n1 vvn p-acp pno21 vvz dt n1 po21 n1. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1024 Page 476
8545 God there under the similitude of a wretched new born Infant, and the care of a Parent for it, setteth out the woful state of the Jews, God there under the similitude of a wretched new born Infant, and the care of a Parent for it, sets out the woeful state of the jews, np1 a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j j j-vvn n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp pn31, vvz av dt j n1 pp-f dt np2, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1024 Page 476
8546 and Gods care for them, and as Divines judge, the wretched state of every Soul by nature, till washed by Christs blood, and God's care for them, and as Divines judge, the wretched state of every Soul by nature, till washed by Christ blood, cc ng1 n1 p-acp pno32, cc c-acp n2-jn vvb, dt j n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp n1, c-acp vvn p-acp npg1 n1, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1024 Page 476
8547 and made comely, by Christs comeliness, is also by that similitude excellently expressed, but it is plain enough from other texts, that our comeliness of righteousness, that righteousness wherein we must stand righteous before God, is put upon us by Christ, and made comely, by Christ comeliness, is also by that similitude excellently expressed, but it is plain enough from other texts, that our comeliness of righteousness, that righteousness wherein we must stand righteous before God, is put upon us by christ, cc vvd j, p-acp npg1 n1, vbz av p-acp d n1 av-j vvn, cc-acp pn31 vbz j av-d p-acp j-jn n2, cst po12 n1 pp-f n1, cst n1 c-crq pns12 vmb vvi j p-acp np1, vbz vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp np1, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1024 Page 476
9757 The Apostles phrases, 2 Cor. 4. 8, 9. are all riddles to them; The Apostles phrases, 2 Cor. 4. 8, 9. Are all riddles to them; dt n2 n2, crd np1 crd crd, crd vbr d n2 p-acp pno32; (46) sermon (DIV2) 1172 Page 541
8549 Hence he promiseth to put his Spirit into his people, and you read of the holy Spirit dwelling in believers, and working in them. Hence he promises to put his Spirit into his people, and you read of the holy Spirit Dwelling in believers, and working in them. av pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc pn22 vvb pp-f dt j n1 vvg p-acp n2, cc vvg p-acp pno32. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1025 Page 476
8550 This is the comeliness of Regeneration and Sanctification, which is called the Sanctification of the Spirit, the Spirit of Christ in us, whose fruits Gal. 5. 22. are love, joy, meekness, &c. Indeed whatsoever rendreth a soul comely and beautiful in the eye of reason; This is the comeliness of Regeneration and Sanctification, which is called the Sanctification of the Spirit, the Spirit of christ in us, whose fruits Gal. 5. 22. Are love, joy, meekness, etc. Indeed whatsoever rendereth a soul comely and beautiful in the eye of reason; d vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, r-crq vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12, rg-crq n2 np1 crd crd vbr n1, n1, n1, av np1 r-crq vvz dt n1 j cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (41) sermon (DIV2) 1025 Page 477
8551 upon the union of which holy Spirit with the soul, the soul becomes a new creature, old things are passed away, upon the Union of which holy Spirit with the soul, the soul becomes a new creature, old things Are passed away, p-acp dt n1 pp-f r-crq j n1 p-acp dt n1, dt n1 vvz dt j n1, j n2 vbr vvn av, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1025 Page 477
8552 and all things are become new. and all things Are become new. cc d n2 vbr vvn j. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1025 Page 477
8553 In the same hour wherein Christ saith to the soul I will, be thou clean he also saith I will, be thou pure, and holy, an habitation for God through the Spirit, undefiled in the heart and in the way. In the same hour wherein christ Says to the soul I will, be thou clean he also Says I will, be thou pure, and holy, an habitation for God through the Spirit, undefiled in the heart and in the Way. p-acp dt d n1 c-crq np1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pns11 vmb, vbb pns21 j pns31 av vvz pns11 vmb, vbb pns21 j, cc j, dt n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1, j p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp dt n1. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1025 Page 477
8554 This is also metaphorically set out by the same Prophet Ezekiel 16. 10, 11, 12. I decked thee also with ornaments, This is also metaphorically Set out by the same Prophet Ezekielem 16. 10, 11, 12. I decked thee also with Ornament, d vbz av av-j vvn av p-acp dt d n1 np1 crd crd, crd, crd pns11 vvd pno21 av p-acp n2, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1025 Page 477
8555 and I put bracelets upon thy hands, and a chain about thy neck, and I put a jewel upon thy forehead, and I put bracelets upon thy hands, and a chain about thy neck, and I put a jewel upon thy forehead, cc pns11 vvd n2 p-acp po21 n2, cc dt n1 p-acp po21 n1, cc pns11 vvb dt n1 p-acp po21 n1, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1025 Page 477
8556 and ear-rings in thine ears, and a beautiful crown upon thy head. and earrings in thine ears, and a beautiful crown upon thy head. cc n2 p-acp po21 n2, cc dt j n1 p-acp po21 n1. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1025 Page 477
8557 What do all these metaphorical expressions signify, but the various habits of grace, with which Christ adorneth the new creature, in the day of its new birth, in the day when he removeth from it the guilt of its iniquity, he doth not only wash, What do all these metaphorical expressions signify, but the various habits of grace, with which christ adorneth the new creature, in the day of its new birth, in the day when he Removeth from it the guilt of its iniquity, he does not only wash, q-crq vdb d d j n2 vvi, cc-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1, p-acp r-crq np1 vvz dt j n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1, p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp pn31 dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, pns31 vdz xx av-j vvi, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1025 Page 477
8558 and cleanse it with his blood from the guilt of its Sin, but he reneweth and sanctifieth it, and cleanse it with his blood from the guilt of its since, but he Reneweth and Sanctifieth it, cc vvi pn31 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc-acp pns31 vvz cc vvz pn31, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1025 Page 477
8559 and furnisheth it with all habits of grace. and furnisheth it with all habits of grace. cc vvz pn31 p-acp d n2 pp-f n1. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1025 Page 477
8560 This is also Christs comeliness, for as the fulness of the Godhead dwelt in him bodily, so himself received the Spirit without measure that he might measure it out by measures to his people, This is also Christ comeliness, for as the fullness of the Godhead dwelled in him bodily, so himself received the Spirit without measure that he might measure it out by measures to his people, d vbz av npg1 n1, c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd p-acp pno31 j, av px31 vvd dt n1 p-acp n1 cst pns31 vmd vvi pn31 av p-acp n2 p-acp po31 n1, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1025 Page 477
8561 and they might of his fulness receive grace for grace. The holy Spirit is the Spirit of Christ, and all its operations are his; and they might of his fullness receive grace for grace. The holy Spirit is the Spirit of christ, and all its operations Are his; cc pns32 vmd pp-f po31 n1 vvi n1 p-acp n1. dt j n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, cc d po31 n2 vbr po31; (41) sermon (DIV2) 1025 Page 477
8562 Christ tells his Spouse in this Song that she had ravished his heart with the chains about her neck, but there is not a jewel in those chains, christ tells his Spouse in this Song that she had ravished his heart with the chains about her neck, but there is not a jewel in those chains, np1 vvz po31 n1 p-acp d n1 cst pns31 vhd vvn po31 n1 p-acp dt n2 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp pc-acp vbz xx dt n1 p-acp d n2, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1025 Page 477
8563 but cometh out of Christs cabinet, he giveth those chains with which himself is ravished, but comes out of Christ cabinet, he gives those chains with which himself is ravished, cc-acp vvz av pp-f npg1 n1, pns31 vvz d n2 p-acp r-crq n1 vbz vvn, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1025 Page 477
8564 though these divine powers, and habits be his, yet being once given and by us produced into Acts they are truely and inherently ours: though these divine Powers, and habits be his, yet being once given and by us produced into Acts they Are truly and inherently ours: cs d j-jn n2, cc n2 vbb png31, av vbg a-acp vvn cc p-acp pno12 vvn p-acp n2 pns32 vbr av-j cc av-j png12: (41) sermon (DIV2) 1025 Page 477
8565 Our Faith, Love, Patience, Meekness Joy, &c. Our stock of grace upon which our souls live, Our Faith, Love, Patience, Meekness Joy, etc. Our stock of grace upon which our Souls live, po12 n1, n1, n1, n1 n1, av po12 n1 pp-f n1 p-acp r-crq po12 n2 vvi, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1025 Page 477
8566 yet not without the daily influence of Christ and assistance of his spirit; yet not without the daily influence of christ and assistance of his Spirit; av xx p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1; (41) sermon (DIV2) 1025 Page 477
8567 and this stock is capable of augmentation, or diminution, as it pleaseth God to let out upon us or to withdraw from us, and this stock is capable of augmentation, or diminution, as it Pleases God to let out upon us or to withdraw from us, cc d n1 vbz j pp-f n1, cc n1, c-acp pn31 vvz np1 pc-acp vvi av p-acp pno12 cc p-acp vvi p-acp pno12, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1025 Page 477
8568 and as we more or less improve it, tho indeed Christ hath a constant inspection upon his Spouses treasury and will take care that it shall never so fail, and as we more or less improve it, though indeed christ hath a constant inspection upon his Spouses treasury and will take care that it shall never so fail, cc c-acp pns12 av-dc cc av-dc vvi pn31, cs av np1 vhz dt j n1 p-acp po31 ng1 n1 cc vmb vvi n1 cst pn31 vmb av-x av vvi, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1025 Page 477
8569 but there shall be a seed of God abiding in the soul continually, and the grace of Regeneration in it shall be like a spring of water whose waters fail not. but there shall be a seed of God abiding in the soul continually, and the grace of Regeneration in it shall be like a spring of water whose waters fail not. cc-acp a-acp vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp dt n1 av-j, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pn31 vmb vbi av-j dt n1 pp-f n1 rg-crq n2 vvb xx. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1025 Page 477
8570 This now is the Spouses real beauty, and comliness, which makes her inwardly comely, tho she be externally black, comely in Christs eyes, This now is the Spouses real beauty, and comeliness, which makes her inwardly comely, though she be externally black, comely in Christ eyes, d av vbz dt n2 j n1, cc n1, r-crq vvz pno31 av-j j, cs pns31 vbb av-j j-jn, j p-acp npg1 n2, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1025 Page 477
8571 and comely, in the eyes of judicious Christians, tho black in the Worlds eyes who judg from external accidents, and comely, in the eyes of judicious Christians, though black in the World's eyes who judge from external accidents, cc j, p-acp dt n2 pp-f j np1, cs j-jn p-acp dt ng1 n2 r-crq vvb p-acp j n2, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1025 Page 478
8572 or in the eyes of less judicious Christians, either judging from outward accidents, or particular acts or from some corrupt passion in themselves. or in the eyes of less judicious Christians, either judging from outward accidents, or particular acts or from Some corrupt passion in themselves. cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f av-dc j np1, d vvg p-acp j n2, cc j n2 cc p-acp d j n1 p-acp px32. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1025 Page 478
8573 3. They must be comely in Christs eyes, because he judgeth not of comeliness from the outward appearance, 3. They must be comely in Christ eyes, Because he Judgeth not of comeliness from the outward appearance, crd pns32 vmb vbi j p-acp npg1 n2, c-acp pns31 vvz xx pp-f n1 p-acp dt j n1, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1026 Page 478
8574 nor yet from single spots and defects, but according to the heart, the scope and intention of that: nor yet from single spots and defects, but according to the heart, the scope and intention of that: ccx av p-acp j n2 cc n2, cc-acp vvg p-acp dt n1, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f cst: (41) sermon (DIV2) 1026 Page 478
8575 and from the more constant tenour of the Souls actions. The speaking of a few words to this, will prevent an objection: and from the more constant tenor of the Souls actions. The speaking of a few words to this, will prevent an objection: cc p-acp dt av-dc j n1 pp-f dt n2 n2. dt n-vvg pp-f dt d n2 p-acp d, vmb vvi dt n1: (41) sermon (DIV2) 1026 Page 478
8576 How Christ can judg a soul comely, that is yet full of spots, infirmities and defects, How christ can judge a soul comely, that is yet full of spots, infirmities and defects, c-crq np1 vmb n1 dt n1 j, cst vbz av j pp-f n2, n2 cc n2, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1026 Page 478
8577 for even the best of men sinneth seven times a day, and who can tell how often he offendeth? I say Christ judgeth not from the outward appearance, man judgeth so, for even the best of men Sinneth seven times a day, and who can tell how often he offends? I say christ Judgeth not from the outward appearance, man Judgeth so, c-acp av dt js pp-f n2 vvz crd n2 dt n1, cc r-crq vmb vvi c-crq av pns31 vvz? pns11 vvb np1 vvz xx p-acp dt j n1, n1 vvz av, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1026 Page 478
8578 but God judgeth from the heart, he looketh at the inward man how that is; but God Judgeth from the heart, he looks At the inward man how that is; cc-acp np1 vvz p-acp dt n1, pns31 vvz p-acp dt j n1 c-crq d vbz; (41) sermon (DIV2) 1026 Page 478
8579 nor doth he there judg from every particular motion, any more then from any particular act in our conversation, but from the sincerity and uprightness of the heart. If there be a willing mind it is accepted. nor does he there judge from every particular motion, any more then from any particular act in our Conversation, but from the sincerity and uprightness of the heart. If there be a willing mind it is accepted. ccx vdz pns31 a-acp vvb p-acp d j n1, d dc cs p-acp d j n1 p-acp po12 n1, p-acp p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1. cs pc-acp vbi dt j n1 pn31 vbz vvn. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1026 Page 478
8580 The World judgeth from the outward appearance, and indeed that is one disadvantage with reference to the World that the spouse of Christ is under, she is Nigra extrinsecus, formosa, intrinsecus. Black outwardly but comely inwardly. The World Judgeth from the outward appearance, and indeed that is one disadvantage with Referente to the World that the spouse of christ is under, she is Nigra extrinsecus, formosa, Intrinsecus. Black outwardly but comely inwardly. dt n1 vvz p-acp dt j n1, cc av cst vbz crd n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz p-acp, pns31 vbz np1 fw-la, fw-la, fw-la. np1 av-j p-acp j av-j. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1026 Page 478
8581 The Kings Daughter, saith the Psalmist, Psal. 45. is all glorious within. A good Christian is like a Merchants warehouse, which is full of rich wares and commodities tho little appeareth without: The Kings Daughter, Says the Psalmist, Psalm 45. is all glorious within. A good Christian is like a Merchant's warehouse, which is full of rich wares and commodities though little appears without: dt ng1 n1, vvz dt n1, np1 crd vbz d j p-acp. dt j np1 vbz av-j dt ng1 n1, r-crq vbz j pp-f j n2 cc n2 av av-j vvz p-acp: (41) sermon (DIV2) 1026 Page 478
8582 The hypocrite is l•ke a Pedlars stall, where all is exposed, and perhaps much more then the pretended owner is worth. The hypocrite is l•ke a Pedlars stall, where all is exposed, and perhaps much more then the pretended owner is worth. dt n1 vbz av-j dt n2 vvb, c-crq d vbz vvn, cc av av-d av-dc cs dt j-vvn n1 vbz j. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1026 Page 478
8583 There is a double judgment of the comeliness of Virgins; There is a double judgement of the comeliness of Virgins; pc-acp vbz dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2; (41) sermon (DIV2) 1026 Page 478
8602 and the general course of his actions, hence it is that the spouse of Christ tho in some respects she be black, and the general course of his actions, hence it is that the spouse of christ though in Some respects she be black, cc dt j n1 pp-f po31 n2, av pn31 vbz d dt n1 pp-f np1 av p-acp d n2 pns31 vbb j-jn, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1026 Page 479
8584 the one is sensuall, from the lines, and colour of the face, the Symmetry of parts, the other is rational from the complexion of the soul; the one is sensual, from the lines, and colour of the face, the Symmetry of parts, the other is rational from the complexion of the soul; dt pi vbz j, p-acp dt n2, cc n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f n2, dt n-jn vbz j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (41) sermon (DIV2) 1026 Page 478
8585 Knowledg, Ingenuity, Modesty, Sobriety &c. Those who judg the former way may be deceived, that which the Vulgar calleth beauty, is deceitful, Knowledge, Ingenuity, Modesty, Sobriety etc. Those who judge the former Way may be deceived, that which the vulgar calls beauty, is deceitful, n1, n1, n1, n1 av d r-crq vvb dt j n1 vmb vbi vvn, cst r-crq dt j vvz n1, vbz j, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1026 Page 478
8586 and vain, and fading, the person that is possessed of it is very often unlovely enough, through a crooked, and vain, and fading, the person that is possessed of it is very often unlovely enough, through a crooked, cc j, cc j-vvg, dt n1 cst vbz vvn pp-f pn31 vbz av av j av-d, p-acp dt j, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1026 Page 478
8587 and froward disposition, and badness of humour; the latter maketh the true judgment; men judg of the comeliness and beauty of persons, meerly from the visage, and outside, and froward disposition, and badness of humour; the latter makes the true judgement; men judge of the comeliness and beauty of Persons, merely from the visage, and outside, cc j n1, cc n1 pp-f n1; dt d vvz dt j n1; n2 vvb pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n2, av-j p-acp dt n1, cc av-an, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1026 Page 478
8588 so the children of God, are by them judged unlovely, and black as Ravens. so the children of God, Are by them judged unlovely, and black as Ravens. av dt n2 pp-f np1, vbr p-acp pno32 vvd j, cc j-jn c-acp n2. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1026 Page 478
8589 If they see the Church or Child of God tossed with tempests and affl•cted, groaning under the sense of sin, they presently judg them according to the outward appearance black, Christ looketh upon the heart, the bent and scope of that, its sincerity, If they see the Church or Child of God tossed with tempests and affl•cted, groaning under the sense of since, they presently judge them according to the outward appearance black, christ looks upon the heart, the bent and scope of that, its sincerity, cs pns32 vvb dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp n2 cc j-vvn, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pns32 av-j vvb pno32 vvg p-acp dt j n1 j-jn, np1 vvz p-acp dt n1, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d, po31 n1, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1026 Page 478
8590 and uprightness, its purity and holiness. and uprightness, its purity and holiness. cc n1, po31 n1 cc n1. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1026 Page 478
8591 The World again judgeth of men by single acts, (tho Philosophy teacheth us, that from them none is to be denominated either virtuous, The World again Judgeth of men by single acts, (though Philosophy Teaches us, that from them none is to be denominated either virtuous, dt n1 av vvz pp-f n2 p-acp j n2, (cs n1 vvz pno12, cst p-acp pno32 pix vbz pc-acp vbi vvn d j, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1026 Page 479
8592 or vicious.) God doth not so, which is remarkable in the two famous instances of Job and David. Job you know had great fits of impatience, or vicious.) God does not so, which is remarkable in the two famous instances of Job and David. Job you know had great fits of impatience, cc j.) np1 vdz xx av, r-crq vbz j p-acp dt crd j n2 pp-f n1 cc np1. np1 pn22 vvb vhd j n2 pp-f n1, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1026 Page 479
8593 yet saith God, Behold the patience of Job. David was a man of very great failings; yet Says God, Behold the patience of Job. David was a man of very great failings; av vvz np1, vvb dt n1 pp-f np1. np1 vbds dt n1 pp-f av j n2-vvg; (41) sermon (DIV2) 1026 Page 479
8594 his defiling of Bathsheba, his murder of Uria, his numbring of the People, were three (to name no more) yet God doth not onely mention him, his defiling of Bathsheba, his murder of Uria, his numbering of the People, were three (to name no more) yet God does not only mention him, po31 n-vvg pp-f np1, po31 n1 pp-f np1, po31 vvg pp-f dt n1, vbdr crd (p-acp n1 av-dx av-dc) av np1 vdz xx av-j vvi pno31, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1026 Page 479
8595 as a man whose heart was perfect, a man according to Gods own heart; as a man whose heart was perfect, a man according to God's own heart; c-acp dt n1 rg-crq n1 vbds j, dt n1 vvg p-acp n2 d n1; (41) sermon (DIV2) 1026 Page 479
8596 But in all the following story of the Kings of Judah God mentions him as a Pattern, telling us, that such a one did walk according to David, or such a one did not do according as David had done. But in all the following story of the Kings of Judah God mentions him as a Pattern, telling us, that such a one did walk according to David, or such a one did not do according as David had done. cc-acp p-acp d dt j-vvg n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 np1 n2 pno31 p-acp dt n1, vvg pno12, cst d dt pi vdd vvi vvg p-acp np1, cc d dt pi vdd xx vdi p-acp c-acp np1 vhd vdn. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1026 Page 479
8597 The Apostle also tells us, that we have an high Priest that can have compassion on our Infirmities, upon the ignorant, and those that are out of the way. The Apostle also tells us, that we have an high Priest that can have compassion on our Infirmities, upon the ignorant, and those that Are out of the Way. dt n1 av vvz pno12, cst pns12 vhb dt j n1 cst vmb vhi n1 p-acp po12 n1, p-acp dt j, cc d cst vbr av pp-f dt n1. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1026 Page 479
8598 All which makes it appear that Christs judgment of the Beauty and comliness of persons is not from single acts, All which makes it appear that Christ judgement of the Beauty and comeliness of Persons is not from single acts, d r-crq vvz pn31 vvi cst npg1 n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n2 vbz xx p-acp j n2, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1026 Page 479
8599 but from a constant and general course of life and conversation. but from a constant and general course of life and Conversation. cc-acp p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1026 Page 479
8600 Now every true believer sets his heart to seek the Lord, and to walk before God with a true and perfect heart, Now every true believer sets his heart to seek the Lord, and to walk before God with a true and perfect heart, av d j n1 vvz po31 n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp dt j cc j n1, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1026 Page 479
8601 and tho he faileth in many particulars, yet the Lord overlooketh them and judgeth of the Soul, only from its ••ope and intention, and though he Faileth in many particulars, yet the Lord overlooketh them and Judgeth of the Soul, only from its ••ope and intention, cc cs pns31 vvz p-acp d n2-j, av dt n1 vvz pno32 cc vvz pp-f dt n1, av-j p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, (41) sermon (DIV2) 1026 Page 479
9777 or live up to the rule of life, which the Gospel prescribeth, and be free from them. or live up to the Rule of life, which the Gospel prescribeth, and be free from them. cc vvb a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq dt n1 vvz, cc vbi j p-acp pno32. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1174 Page 542
8603 and in the Worlds eyès she appeareth black, yet in truth, and in the Judgment of Jesus Christ she is comely. and in the World's eyès she appears black, yet in truth, and in the Judgement of jesus christ she is comely. cc p-acp dt n2 fw-fr pns31 vvz j-jn, av p-acp n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 np1 pns31 vbz j. (41) sermon (DIV2) 1026 Page 479
8604 Sermon XXXIII. Sermon XXXIII. n1 crd. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1026 Page 480
8605 Canticles 1. 5. I am black but comely (O you daughters of Jerusalem) as the tents of Kedar, as the Curtaines of Solomon. Canticles 1. 5. I am black but comely (Oh you daughters of Jerusalem) as the tents of Kedar, as the Curtains of Solomon. n2 crd crd pns11 vbm j-jn p-acp j (uh pn22 n2 pp-f np1) p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1026 Page 480
8606 My business in this exercise, is but to apply my last discourse. My business in this exercise, is but to apply my last discourse. po11 n1 p-acp d n1, vbz cc-acp pc-acp vvi po11 ord n1. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1027 Page 480
8607 Where, I shewed you how, and in what sense the Spouse of Christ is Black and yet comely; black in her own eyes, in the worlds eyes, Where, I showed you how, and in what sense the Spouse of christ is Black and yet comely; black in her own eyes, in the world's eyes, q-crq, pns11 vvd pn22 q-crq, cc p-acp r-crq n1 dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz j-jn cc av j; j-jn p-acp po31 d n2, p-acp dt ng1 n2, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1027 Page 480
8608 and somtimes so in the eyes of her weaker Brethren, but comely in Christs eyes, and in the eyes of her more judicious Brethren. and sometimes so in the eyes of her Weaker Brothers, but comely in Christ eyes, and in the eyes of her more judicious Brothers. cc av av p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 jc n2, cc-acp j p-acp npg1 n2, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 av-dc j n2. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1027 Page 480
8609 Having a great comliness, in some of her blackness, and a comeliness besides her blacknes: Black through remaining Just, and corruption, through Afflictions, and persecutions: Having a great comeliness, in Some of her blackness, and a comeliness beside her blackness: Black through remaining Just, and corruption, through Afflictions, and persecutions: np1 dt j n1, p-acp d pp-f po31 n1, cc dt n1 p-acp po31 n1: j-jn p-acp vvg j, cc n1, p-acp n2, cc n2: (42) sermon (DIV2) 1027 Page 480
8610 But comely hrough an imputed righteousness, and through the habits of grace with which God hath adorned her. But comely hrough an imputed righteousness, and through the habits of grace with which God hath adorned her. cc-acp j j dt vvn n1, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp r-crq np1 vhz vvn pno31. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1027 Page 480
8611 I come now to apply that discourse; and First, I come now to apply that discourse; and First, pns11 vvb av pc-acp vvi d n1; cc ord, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1027 Page 480
8612 We may from hence gather the true notion of a child of God, and understand how he stands distinguished from one that is a natural man, and yet an unbeliever. The true notion of a child of God is this: We may from hence gather the true notion of a child of God, and understand how he Stands distinguished from one that is a natural man, and yet an unbeliever. The true notion of a child of God is this: pns12 vmb p-acp av vvi dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vvb c-crq pns31 vvz vvn p-acp pi cst vbz dt j n1, cc av dt n1. dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz d: (42) sermon (DIV2) 1028 Page 480
8613 He is one who is imperfectly perfect. Black but comely, you shall observe in Scripture, that perfection is both predicated and denied concerning the People of God; He is one who is imperfectly perfect. Black but comely, you shall observe in Scripture, that perfection is both predicated and denied Concerning the People of God; pns31 vbz pi r-crq vbz av-j j. np1 p-acp j, pn22 vmb vvi p-acp n1, cst n1 vbz d vvn cc vvn vvg dt n1 pp-f np1; (42) sermon (DIV2) 1028 Page 480
8614 Not as if I had attained, or were already perfect saith Paul Phil. 3. 12. We are commanded to strive after perfection, to endeavour to perfect holiness in the fear of the Lord, but it is a mark which no man hitteth, Heaven is the only place, where just Souls are made perfect, both as to their fruitions, and as to their Actions. A thing is then said to be perfect, Not as if I had attained, or were already perfect Says Paul Philip 3. 12. We Are commanded to strive After perfection, to endeavour to perfect holiness in the Fear of the Lord, but it is a mark which no man hitteth, Heaven is the only place, where just Souls Are made perfect, both as to their fruitions, and as to their Actions. A thing is then said to be perfect, xx c-acp cs pns11 vhd vvn, cc vbdr av j vvz np1 np1 crd crd pns12 vbr vvn p-acp vvb p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 r-crq dx n1 vvz, n1 vbz dt j n1, c-crq j n2 vbr vvn j, d c-acp p-acp po32 n2, cc c-acp p-acp po32 n2. dt n1 vbz av vvn pc-acp vbi j, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1028 Page 480
8615 and so a person, when there is nothing wanting to it, or him, nothing that can be added, and so a person, when there is nothing wanting to it, or him, nothing that can be added, cc av dt n1, c-crq pc-acp vbz pix vvg p-acp pn31, cc pno31, pix cst vmb vbi vvn, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1028 Page 480
8616 and in this sense no man can be said to be perfect: on the other side we are not only commanded to study perfection, but it is said of many in holy Writ that they were perfect. Noah was a just and perfect man Gen. 6. 9. Job was perfect and upright, Job 1. 1. Paul saith he spake wisdom amongst them that are perfect. 1 Cor. 3. 6. Phil. 3. 15. Let us as many as be perfect. and in this sense no man can be said to be perfect: on the other side we Are not only commanded to study perfection, but it is said of many in holy Writ that they were perfect. Noah was a just and perfect man Gen. 6. 9. Job was perfect and upright, Job 1. 1. Paul Says he spoke Wisdom among them that Are perfect. 1 Cor. 3. 6. Philip 3. 15. Let us as many as be perfect. cc p-acp d n1 dx n1 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vbi j: p-acp dt j-jn n1 pns12 vbr xx av-j vvn pc-acp vvi n1, p-acp pn31 vbz vvn pp-f d p-acp j vvn cst pns32 vbdr j. np1 vbds dt j cc j n1 np1 crd crd np1 vbds j cc av-j, np1 crd crd np1 vvz pns31 vvd n1 p-acp pno32 cst vbr j. vvn np1 crd crd np1 crd crd vvb pno12 p-acp d c-acp vbb j. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1028 Page 481
8617 A Christian is perfect in the same sense that he is comely. In short there is a threefold perfection may be predicated of a Christian. A Christian is perfect in the same sense that he is comely. In short there is a threefold perfection may be predicated of a Christian. dt njp vbz j p-acp dt d n1 cst pns31 vbz j. p-acp j pc-acp vbz dt j n1 vmb vbi vvn pp-f dt njp. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1028 Page 481
8667 The Apostle saith that we are now the Sons of God, but it doth not yet appear what we shall be. The Apostle Says that we Are now the Sons of God, but it does not yet appear what we shall be. dt n1 vvz d pns12 vbr av dt n2 pp-f np1, cc-acp pn31 vdz xx av vvi r-crq pns12 vmb vbi. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1032 Page 483
8618 1. A Perfection of Justification. In this sense every believer is comely through Christs righteousness put upon him and reckoned to him and he is perfect, for the state of justification is a state that admits not of degrees, 1. A Perfection of Justification. In this sense every believer is comely through Christ righteousness put upon him and reckoned to him and he is perfect, for the state of justification is a state that admits not of Degrees, crd dt n1 pp-f n1. p-acp d n1 d n1 vbz j p-acp npg1 n1 vvn p-acp pno31 cc vvn p-acp pno31 cc pns31 vbz j, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz dt n1 cst vvz xx pp-f n2, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1029 Page 481
8619 thus we are (as the Apostle speaketh to the Colossions compleat in Christ. thus we Are (as the Apostle speaks to the Colossians complete in christ. av pns12 vbr (c-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n2 j p-acp np1. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1029 Page 481
8620 2. There is a Perfection of Regeneration and Sanctification. this is threefold. 1. Of degrees; thus none is perfect, no not one; 2. There is a Perfection of Regeneration and Sanctification. this is threefold. 1. Of Degrees; thus none is perfect, no not one; crd pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. d vbz j. crd pp-f n2; av pix vbz j, uh-dx xx crd; (42) sermon (DIV2) 1030 Page 481
8621 none liveth and Sinneth not against God, there is something to be added to the best mans habits and Acts of Grace. 2. Of Parts; thus again every believer is perfect, Sanctified, (as the Apostle speaketh) in body, and mind, none lives and Sinneth not against God, there is something to be added to the best men habits and Acts of Grace. 2. Of Parts; thus again every believer is perfect, Sanctified, (as the Apostle speaks) in body, and mind, pix vvz cc vvz xx p-acp np1, pc-acp vbz pi p-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt js ng1 n2 cc n2 pp-f n1. crd pp-f n2; av av d n1 vbz j, vvn, (c-acp dt n1 vvz) p-acp n1, cc n1, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1030 Page 481
8622 and spirit, the man is made a new creature, all the faculties, and powers of his Soul are renewed and Sanctified. 3. Of scope, design and intention. and Spirit, the man is made a new creature, all the faculties, and Powers of his Soul Are renewed and Sanctified. 3. Of scope, Design and intention. cc n1, dt n1 vbz vvn dt j n1, d dt n2, cc n2 pp-f po31 n1 vbr vvn cc vvn. crd pp-f n1, n1 cc n1. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1030 Page 481
8623 This is uprightness, this is called perfectness because God upon the covenant of grace accepteth the Soul upon the account of Christ as if it had fulfilled the whole Law of God. This is uprightness, this is called perfectness Because God upon the Covenant of grace Accepteth the Soul upon the account of christ as if it had fulfilled the Whole Law of God. d vbz n1, d vbz vvn n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 c-acp cs pn31 vhd vvn dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1030 Page 481
8624 Rom. 8. 3, 4. What the Law could not do, in that it was weak through our flesh, God sending his Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin (or by a Sacrifice for sin) condemned sin in the flesh, that the righteousness of the Law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. Rom. 8. 3, 4. What the Law could not do, in that it was weak through our Flesh, God sending his Son in the likeness of sinful Flesh and for since (or by a Sacrifice for since) condemned since in the Flesh, that the righteousness of the Law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not After the Flesh, but After the Spirit. np1 crd crd, crd q-crq dt n1 vmd xx vdi, p-acp cst pn31 vbds j p-acp po12 n1, np1 vvg po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1 cc p-acp n1 (cc p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1) vvn n1 p-acp dt n1, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp pno12, r-crq vvb xx p-acp dt n1, cc-acp p-acp dt n1. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1030 Page 481
8625 God accounteth the righteousness of the Law fulfilled, by those who walk after the Spirit, tho personally it is not, God accounteth the righteousness of the Law fulfilled, by those who walk After the Spirit, though personally it is not, np1 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn, p-acp d r-crq vvb p-acp dt n1, av av-j pn31 vbz xx, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1030 Page 481
8626 because Christ condemned sin in the flesh. Because christ condemned since in the Flesh. c-acp np1 vvn n1 p-acp dt n1. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1030 Page 481
8627 Thus Noah is said to be a perfect man, Gen. 6. 9. and Job a perfect man and upright; this is expounded v. 8. one that feareth God and escheweth Evil. For in the strict sense of perfection; Job saith chap. 9. v. 20. If he justified himself his own mouth should condemn him, if he should say he were perfect that should prove him perverse. Thus Noah is said to be a perfect man, Gen. 6. 9. and Job a perfect man and upright; this is expounded v. 8. one that fears God and escheweth Evil. For in the strict sense of perfection; Job Says chap. 9. v. 20. If he justified himself his own Mouth should condemn him, if he should say he were perfect that should prove him perverse. av np1 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi dt j n1, np1 crd crd cc np1 dt j n1 cc av-j; d vbz vvn n1 crd pi cst vvz np1 cc vvz np1 c-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1; np1 vvz n1 crd n1 crd cs pns31 vvd px31 po31 d n1 vmd vvi pno31, cs pns31 vmd vvi pns31 vbdr j cst vmd vvi pno31 j. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1030 Page 481
8628 3. There is a comparative perfection in this sense the Apostle saith 1 Cor. 3. 6. That he spake wisdom amongst them that were perfect, and Phil. 3 15. Let us as many as be perfect be thus minded that is, 3. There is a comparative perfection in this sense the Apostle Says 1 Cor. 3. 6. That he spoke Wisdom among them that were perfect, and Philip 3 15. Let us as many as be perfect be thus minded that is, crd pc-acp vbz dt j n1 p-acp d n1 dt n1 vvz crd np1 crd crd cst pns31 vvd n1 p-acp pno32 cst vbdr j, cc np1 crd crd vvb pno12 p-acp d c-acp vbb j vbb av vvn cst vbz, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1031 Page 481
8629 as many of us as are comparatively perfect, whose attainments as to knowledg and faith are higher than others. as many of us as Are comparatively perfect, whose attainments as to knowledge and faith Are higher than Others. c-acp d pp-f pno12 c-acp vbr av-j j, rg-crq n2 a-acp p-acp n1 cc n1 vbr jc cs n2-jn. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1031 Page 481
8647 and Masters 〈 ◊ 〉 Servants, tho we cannot judge of their hearts, yet can distinguish betwixt actions which they do upon, and Masters 〈 ◊ 〉 Servants, though we cannot judge of their hearts, yet can distinguish betwixt actions which they do upon, cc ng1 〈 sy 〉 n2, cs pns12 vmbx vvi pp-f po32 n2, av vmb vvi p-acp n2 r-crq pns32 vdb p-acp, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1031 Page 482
8648 and in obedience to our command, and what they do not at our command, nor out of obedience to us, and in Obedience to our command, and what they do not At our command, nor out of Obedience to us, cc p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n1, cc r-crq pns32 vdb xx p-acp po12 n1, ccx av pp-f n1 p-acp pno12, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1031 Page 482
8700 but sin, that dwelleth in me: but since, that dwells in me: cc-acp n1, cst vvz p-acp pno11: (42) sermon (DIV2) 1034 Page 485
8630 The State of the Saints is in no other sense a State of perfection. So as I say they are imperfectly perfect which is the same with that of the Text, Black but comely. And this sufficiently distinguisheth the believer from the unbeliever whether the profane person or the hypocrite. The unbeliever may say he is black, but he cannot say he is comely. The State of the Saints is in no other sense a State of perfection. So as I say they Are imperfectly perfect which is the same with that of the Text, Black but comely. And this sufficiently Distinguisheth the believer from the unbeliever whither the profane person or the hypocrite. The unbeliever may say he is black, but he cannot say he is comely. dt n1 pp-f dt n2 vbz p-acp dx j-jn n1 dt n1 pp-f n1. av c-acp pns11 vvb pns32 vbr av-j j r-crq vbz dt d p-acp d pp-f dt n1, j-jn p-acp j. cc d av-j vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cs dt j n1 cc dt n1. dt n1 vmb vvi pns31 vbz j-jn, p-acp pns31 vmbx vvi pns31 vbz j. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1031 Page 481
8631 What beauty can there be in any Soul not reconciled to God? they are all blackness, all deformity. It is true there is a great deal of difference in these men, some of them are black and filthy in the eyes of the rational, What beauty can there be in any Soul not reconciled to God? they Are all blackness, all deformity. It is true there is a great deal of difference in these men, Some of them Are black and filthy in the eyes of the rational, q-crq n1 vmb a-acp vbi p-acp d n1 xx vvn p-acp np1? pns32 vbr d n1, d n1. pn31 vbz j a-acp vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n2, d pp-f pno32 vbr j-jn cc j p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1031 Page 482
8632 and more orderly part of the World, such is the Atheist, the profane Curser and Swearer, the Blasphemer, the Drunkard, the Thief, the Oppressor, the unrighteous, and more orderly part of the World, such is the Atheist, the profane Curser and Swearer, the Blasphemer, the Drunkard, the Thief, the Oppressor, the unrighteous, cc av-dc j n1 pp-f dt n1, d vbz dt n1, dt j n1 cc n1, dt n1, dt n1, dt n1, dt n1, dt j, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1031 Page 482
8633 and intemperate man, these are the fots of the Earth, the spots of the World, the shame, and intemperate man, these Are the fots of the Earth, the spots of the World, the shame, cc j n1, d vbr dt n2 pp-f dt n1, dt n2 pp-f dt n1, dt n1, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1031 Page 482
8634 and reproach of the Nation, or City in which they live, Beasts walking in humane shapes. and reproach of the nation, or city in which they live, Beasts walking in humane shapes. cc n1 pp-f dt n1, cc n1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vvb, n2 vvg p-acp j n2. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1031 Page 482
8635 But there are many others who have much beauty in them in the eyes of the World, But there Are many Others who have much beauty in them in the eyes of the World, p-acp a-acp vbr d n2-jn r-crq vhb d n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1031 Page 482
8636 and humane reason, yet are not comely in the eyes of Christ. and humane reason, yet Are not comely in the eyes of christ. cc j n1, av vbr xx j p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1031 Page 482
8637 If a man be Sober, and Temperate, Just, and Righteous, Kind, and Charitable, tho he liveth not up to the strict rule of the Gospel, If a man be Sobrium, and Temperate, Just, and Righteous, Kind, and Charitable, though he lives not up to the strict Rule of the Gospel, cs dt n1 vbb j, cc j, j, cc j, j, cc j, cs pns31 vvz xx a-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1031 Page 482
8638 and the Commandments of God, yet living up to the conduct of humane reason, and the advantages of humane society (which the others infect, and the commandments of God, yet living up to the conduct of humane reason, and the advantages of humane society (which the Others infect, cc dt n2 pp-f np1, av vvg a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, cc dt n2 pp-f j n1 (r-crq dt n2-jn vvb, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1031 Page 482
8639 and destroy) the World counteth him a very good man, full of beauty, and comeliness, applaudeth, commends, and courts him. and destroy) the World counteth him a very good man, full of beauty, and comeliness, applaudeth, commends, and Courts him. cc vvi) dt n1 vvz pno31 dt j j n1, j pp-f n1, cc n1, vvz, vvz, cc vvz pno31. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1031 Page 482
8640 But now the Lord Christ, not judging according to the outward appearance, but according to the heart, seeing in this mans heart, no love of God constraining him to these acts, nothing of the fear of God awing this mans Soul unto his duty; But now the Lord christ, not judging according to the outward appearance, but according to the heart, seeing in this men heart, no love of God constraining him to these acts, nothing of the Fear of God awing this men Soul unto his duty; p-acp av dt n1 np1, xx vvg p-acp p-acp dt j n1, p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1, vvg p-acp d ng1 n1, dx n1 pp-f np1 vvg pno31 p-acp d n2, pix pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg d ng1 n1 p-acp po31 n1; (42) sermon (DIV2) 1031 Page 482
8641 God I say seeing him in these actions, neither acting from a persuasion that this is the will of God, God I say seeing him in these actions, neither acting from a persuasion that this is the will of God, np1 pns11 vvb vvg pno31 p-acp d n2, av-dx vvg p-acp dt n1 cst d vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1031 Page 482
8642 nor from a belief of the Promises or of the Threatnings, nor from an Obedience to the Precepts of God, but meerly from Politick, and rational principles, from self ends, nor from a belief of the Promises or of the Threatenings, nor from an obedience to the Precepts of God, but merely from Politic, and rational principles, from self ends, ccx p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt vvz cc pp-f dt n2-vvg, ccx p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, p-acp av-j p-acp j, cc j n2, p-acp n1 n2, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1031 Page 482
8643 & interests, that he may appear to men to be good, and seeking in these actions the praise of men, not of God. & interests, that he may appear to men to be good, and seeking in these actions the praise of men, not of God. cc n2, cst pns31 vmb vvi p-acp n2 pc-acp vbi j, cc vvg p-acp d n2 dt n1 pp-f n2, xx pp-f np1. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1031 Page 482
8644 Or meerly under the conduct of reason commanding their passions, in order to their more comfortable being in this World, Or merely under the conduct of reason commanding their passion, in order to their more comfortable being in this World, cc av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvg po32 n2, p-acp n1 p-acp po32 av-dc j vbg p-acp d n1, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1031 Page 482
8645 and a more honorable and acceptable converse with the best men in it. and a more honourable and acceptable converse with the best men in it. cc dt dc j cc j n1 p-acp dt js n2 p-acp pn31. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1031 Page 482
8646 God I say seeing this, judgeth these morally vertuous men black; we that are Parents to Children, God I say seeing this, Judgeth these morally virtuous men black; we that Are Parents to Children, np1 pns11 vvb vvg d, vvz d av-j j n2 j-jn; pns12 d vbr n2 p-acp n2, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1031 Page 482
8649 tho they be things which done please us, being what we would have had done. God who knoweth the heart will much more do so. though they be things which done please us, being what we would have had done. God who Knoweth the heart will much more do so. cs pns32 vbb n2 r-crq vdi vvb pno12, vbg r-crq pns12 vmd vhi vhn vdn. np1 r-crq vvz dt n1 vmb av-d av-dc vdb av. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1031 Page 482
8650 I remember our Saviour, Matth. 23. 23. pronounceth a wo, to the Scribes, and Pharisees; for (faith he) you pay Tythe of Mint, I Remember our Saviour, Matthew 23. 23. pronounceth a woe, to the Scribes, and Pharisees; for (faith he) you pay Tithe of Mint, pns11 vvb po12 n1, np1 crd crd vvz dt n1, p-acp dt n2, cc np1; p-acp (n1 pns31) pn22 vvb n1 pp-f n1, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1031 Page 482
8651 and Annis and Cummin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgment mercy, and Annis and Cummin, and have omitted the Weightier matters of the law, judgement mercy, cc fw-la cc np1, cc vhb vvn dt jc n2 pp-f dt n1, n1 n1, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1031 Page 482
8652 and faith, these things ought you to have done and not to have left the other undone. and faith, these things ought you to have done and not to have left the other undone. cc n1, d n2 vmd pn22 pc-acp vhi vdn cc xx pc-acp vhi vvn dt j-jn vvn. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1031 Page 482
8653 Christ judgeth the comeliness of a Soul, not meerly from its external acts, but from that faith in the Precepts, Promises, christ Judgeth the comeliness of a Soul, not merely from its external acts, but from that faith in the Precepts, Promises, np1 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, xx av-j p-acp po31 j n2, cc-acp p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n2, vvz, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1031 Page 483
8654 and Threatnings of the Word, from that love, fear, and obedience to God, which ought to have principled those acts, and Threatenings of the Word, from that love, Fear, and Obedience to God, which ought to have principled those acts, cc n2-vvg pp-f dt n1, p-acp d n1, vvb, cc n1 p-acp np1, r-crq vmd pc-acp vhi vvn d n2, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1031 Page 483
8655 and if they had been so, would have made those acts more intense, certain, steddy, and uniform, if these be wanting, the Life-colours are wanting to the Picture. and if they had been so, would have made those acts more intense, certain, steady, and uniform, if these be wanting, the Life-colours Are wanting to the Picture. cc cs pns32 vhd vbn av, vmd vhi vvn d n2 av-dc zz, j, j, cc j, cs d vbb vvg, dt n2 vbr vvg p-acp dt n1. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1031 Page 483
8656 Other things make but up the Skeleton of the duty, and are but as a draught of the lines of the Face without the Life-colours which seldom have much beauty in them, Other things make but up the Skeleton of the duty, and Are but as a draught of the lines of the Face without the Life-colours which seldom have much beauty in them, av-jn n2 vvb cc-acp a-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vbr p-acp c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n2 r-crq av vhb d n1 p-acp pno32, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1031 Page 483
8657 and the Soul, notwithstanding all this fair and splendid outside is in his eyes but as a painted Sepulcher within which is nothing but a stench, and the Soul, notwithstanding all this fair and splendid outside is in his eyes but as a painted Sepulcher within which is nothing but a stench, cc dt n1, c-acp d d j cc j n1-an vbz p-acp po31 n2 cc-acp p-acp dt vvn n1 p-acp r-crq vbz pix p-acp dt n1, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1031 Page 483
8658 and rottenness, and the bones of dead men. So that no Soul that is without Faith, without the fear and love of God, and rottenness, and the bones of dead men. So that no Soul that is without Faith, without the Fear and love of God, cc n1, cc dt n2 pp-f j n2. av cst dx n1 cst vbz p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1031 Page 483
8659 and that acteth not out of obedience to Christ in what it doth, but is black, wholly black in the Lords eyes, and that Acts not out of Obedience to christ in what it does, but is black, wholly black in the lords eyes, cc d vvz xx av pp-f n1 p-acp np1 p-acp r-crq pn31 vdz, cc-acp vbz j-jn, av-jn j-jn p-acp dt n2 n2, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1031 Page 483
8660 how fair soever in its own eyes, or the eyes of the men of the world; how fair soever in its own eyes, or the eyes of the men of the world; c-crq j av p-acp po31 d n2, cc dt n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1; (42) sermon (DIV2) 1031 Page 483
8661 and what Augustine said of old of the best, and most vertuous actions of the Heathens is true of the best actions of these titular Christians, they are but Splendida Peccata, Splendid Sinnings. and what Augustine said of old of the best, and most virtuous actions of the heathens is true of the best actions of these titular Christians, they Are but Splendida Peccata, Splendid Sinnings. cc q-crq np1 vvd pp-f j pp-f dt js, cc av-ds j n2 pp-f dt n2-jn vbz j pp-f dt js n2 pp-f d j np1, pns32 vbr p-acp fw-la n1, j n2. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1031 Page 483
8662 Thus now I say the true Christian standeth distinguished from unbelievers of all sizes whatsoever, none of them are comely, Thus now I say the true Christian Stands distinguished from unbelievers of all sizes whatsoever, none of them Are comely, av av pns11 vvb dt j njp vvz vvn p-acp n2 pp-f d n2 r-crq, pix pp-f pno32 vbr j, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1031 Page 483
8663 but wholly black in the eyes of Christ, because they have none of his comeliness put upon them. but wholly black in the eyes of christ, Because they have none of his comeliness put upon them. cc-acp av-jn j-jn p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, c-acp pns32 vhb pix pp-f po31 n1 vvn p-acp pno32. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1031 Page 483
8664 The glorified Saint is altogether whitehe hath not onely washed his garments in the Blood of the Lamb, The glorified Saint is altogether whitehe hath not only washed his garments in the Blood of the Lamb, dt vvn n1 vbz av fw-ge vhz xx av-j vvn po31 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1031 Page 483
8665 but he is also delivered from the infirmities of humane nature, from the Sin that easily besetts him, the weight that presseth him down, the war in his members from the lustings of the flesh against the Spirit, the law of his members so often rebelling against the law of his mind, but he is also Delivered from the infirmities of humane nature, from the since that Easily besets him, the weight that Presseth him down, the war in his members from the lustings of the Flesh against the Spirit, the law of his members so often rebelling against the law of his mind, cc-acp pns31 vbz av vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n1, p-acp dt n1 cst av-j vvz pno31, dt n1 cst vvz pno31 a-acp, dt n1 p-acp po31 n2 p-acp dt n2-vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, dt n1 pp-f po31 n2 av av vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1031 Page 483
8666 and bringing him into a captivity oft times to the law of Sin, and is now presented before Christ without spot or wrinkle. This is the felicity of his State. and bringing him into a captivity oft times to the law of since, and is now presented before christ without spot or wrinkle. This is the felicity of his State. cc vvg pno31 p-acp dt n1 av n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vbz av vvn p-acp np1 p-acp n1 cc n1. d vbz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1031 Page 483
8668 Sin here maketh us black, affliction and sorrow make us appear more black then we are, the translated Soul neither sinneth nor yet suffereth, or sorroweth any more; since Here makes us black, affliction and sorrow make us appear more black then we Are, the translated Soul neither Sinneth nor yet suffers, or sorroweth any more; n1 av vvz pno12 n-jn, n1 cc n1 vvb pno12 vvi dc j-jn cs pns12 vbr, dt vvn n1 av-dx vvz ccx av vvz, cc vvz d dc; (42) sermon (DIV2) 1032 Page 483
8669 the state of the Child of God differeth from these, because he is black, it differeth from the state of the unbeliever in this life, the state of the Child of God differeth from these, Because he is black, it differeth from the state of the unbeliever in this life, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz p-acp d, c-acp pns31 vbz j-jn, pn31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n1, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1032 Page 483
8670 because he is not onely black but also comely; hence you may understand the error of those who dream of a state of perfection which the People of God, may and do attain in this life; Because he is not only black but also comely; hence you may understand the error of those who dream of a state of perfection which the People of God, may and do attain in this life; c-acp pns31 vbz xx av-j j-jn p-acp av j; av pn22 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f d r-crq vvb pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 r-crq dt n1 pp-f np1, vmb cc vdb vvi p-acp d n1; (42) sermon (DIV2) 1032 Page 483
8671 some go very high in blasphemy, telleng us that we are Christed and Godded, and that the believer is as spotless as Christ, &c. The Apostle indeed tells us, we are made partakers of the Divine Nature, but it is one thing to be made partakers of, another thing to be transformed into the Divine Nature. Christ is the chief of ten thousand, altogether desires, there is no spot no blemish in him. Some go very high in blasphemy, telleng us that we Are Christed and Godded, and that the believer is as spotless as christ, etc. The Apostle indeed tells us, we Are made partakers of the Divine Nature, but it is one thing to be made partakers of, Another thing to be transformed into the Divine Nature. christ is the chief of ten thousand, altogether Desires, there is no spot no blemish in him. d vvb av j p-acp n1, vvb pno12 d pns12 vbr vvd cc vvd, cc d dt n1 vbz a-acp j c-acp np1, av dt n1 av vvz pno12, pns12 vbr vvn n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1, p-acp pn31 vbz crd n1 pc-acp vbi vvn n2 pp-f, j-jn n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1. np1 vbz dt j-jn pp-f crd crd, av vvz, a-acp vbz dx n1 dx n1 p-acp pno31. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1032 Page 484
8672 The best of Gods people is black as well as comely; The best of God's people is black as well as comely; dt js pp-f ng1 n1 vbz j-jn c-acp av c-acp j; (42) sermon (DIV2) 1032 Page 484
8673 black through inherent corruption, and unrighteousness, tho comely in respect of imputed righteousness, and inherent habits of grace and holiness. black through inherent corruption, and unrighteousness, though comely in respect of imputed righteousness, and inherent habits of grace and holiness. j-jn p-acp j n1, cc n1, cs j p-acp n1 pp-f vvn n1, cc j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1032 Page 484
8674 The Apostle tells us that, by one mans disobedience many were made Sinners, and that we are all by nature, children of wrath, Eph. 2. 3. Those who would have Christ to die for every man, being pinched with that question, What did Christ then purchase for those that shall never be saved? some of them answer, he purchased for all a totall freedom from Adams Sin, I know no line in Scripture to justify that; The Apostle tells us that, by one men disobedience many were made Sinners, and that we Are all by nature, children of wrath, Ephesians 2. 3. Those who would have christ to die for every man, being pinched with that question, What did christ then purchase for those that shall never be saved? Some of them answer, he purchased for all a total freedom from Adams since, I know no line in Scripture to justify that; dt n1 vvz pno12 d, p-acp crd ng1 n1 d vbdr vvn n2, cc cst pns12 vbr d p-acp n1, n2 pp-f n1, np1 crd crd d r-crq vmd vhi np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1, vbg vvn p-acp d n1, q-crq vdd np1 av vvi p-acp d cst vmb av-x vbi vvn? d pp-f pno32 vvi, pns31 vvd p-acp d dt j n1 p-acp npg1 n1, pns11 vvb dx n1 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi d; (42) sermon (DIV2) 1032 Page 484
8675 it was after Christ had dyed that the Apostle tells us we are all by nature children of wrath, but he that can fancy that he liveth, it was After christ had died that the Apostle tells us we Are all by nature children of wrath, but he that can fancy that he lives, pn31 vbds p-acp np1 vhd vvn d dt n1 vvz pno12 pns12 vbr d p-acp n1 n2 pp-f n1, p-acp pns31 cst vmb vvi cst pns31 vvz, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1032 Page 484
8676 and sinneth not against God, and so is not black through actual sin, doth yet more foully deceive himself, certainly, he must not look into the perfect law of God, and Sinneth not against God, and so is not black through actual since, does yet more foully deceive himself, Certainly, he must not look into the perfect law of God, cc vvz xx p-acp np1, cc av vbz xx j-jn p-acp j n1, vdz av av-dc av-j vvi px31, av-j, pns31 vmb xx vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1032 Page 484
8677 or else is not able to distinguish white from black. If he looked into the divine law he would quickly with Saint Paul see that the law is Holy, and Spiritual, and Just, and Good, and that the best of men is but carnal sold under Sin. Let not then any glory in a fancyed perfection, it is but a glorying in appearance, not in reality. or Else is not able to distinguish white from black. If he looked into the divine law he would quickly with Saint Paul see that the law is Holy, and Spiritual, and Just, and Good, and that the best of men is but carnal sold under Sin. Let not then any glory in a fancied perfection, it is but a glorying in appearance, not in reality. cc av vbz xx j pc-acp vvi j-jn p-acp j-jn. cs pns31 vvd p-acp dt j-jn n1 pns31 vmd av-j p-acp n1 np1 vvb cst dt n1 vbz j, cc j, cc j, cc j, cc d dt js pp-f n2 vbz p-acp j vvn p-acp np1 vvb xx av d n1 p-acp dt j-vvn n1, pn31 vbz p-acp dt vvg p-acp n1, xx p-acp n1. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1032 Page 484
8678 All that the Spouse gloryeth in is, that she was not altogether black. All that the Spouse Glorieth in is, that she was not altogether black. av-d d dt n1 vvz a-acp vbz, cst pns31 vbds xx av j-jn. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1032 Page 484
8679 It is a true saying of Mr. Calvin, that it is the greatest piece of our perfection to be sensible of our imperfections. It is a true saying of Mr. calvin, that it is the greatest piece of our perfection to be sensible of our imperfections. pn31 vbz dt j n-vvg pp-f n1 np1, cst pn31 vbz dt js n1 pp-f po12 n1 pc-acp vbi j pp-f po12 n2. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1032 Page 484
8701 I find then a law, that when I would do good, evil is present with me, I find then a law, that when I would do good, evil is present with me, pns11 vvb av dt n1, cst c-crq pns11 vmd vdi j, j-jn vbz j p-acp pno11, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1034 Page 485
8680 As vain is the glorying also of them who glory in an exemption from afflictions, that this Sun hath not lookt upon them, afflictions have not scorched them, as they have scorched others, the Apostle tells us, that if we be without chastening then are we ▪ Bastards, and not Sons. As vain is the glorying also of them who glory in an exemption from afflictions, that this Sun hath not looked upon them, afflictions have not scorched them, as they have scorched Others, the Apostle tells us, that if we be without chastening then Are we ▪ Bastards, and not Sons. p-acp j vbz dt vvg av pp-f pno32 r-crq n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp n2, cst d n1 vhz xx vvn p-acp pno32, n2 vhb xx vvn pno32, c-acp pns32 vhb vvn n2-jn, dt n1 vvz pno12, cst cs pns12 vbb p-acp vvg av vbr pns12 ▪ n2, cc xx n2. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1032 Page 484
8681 It is not our glory to be free from them, but to indure them, not to be wholly exempted from them, It is not our glory to be free from them, but to endure them, not to be wholly exempted from them, pn31 vbz xx po12 n1 pc-acp vbi j p-acp pno32, cc-acp p-acp vvi pno32, xx pc-acp vbi av-jn vvn p-acp pno32, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1032 Page 484
8682 but under them to exercise our faith and patience, and to glorify God in the Fires. but under them to exercise our faith and patience, and to Glorify God in the Fires. cc-acp p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi po12 n1 cc n1, cc p-acp vvb np1 p-acp dt n2. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1032 Page 484
8683 The motto of a Child of God is Black but Comely, black through remaining lusts, and coruptions; The motto of a Child of God is Black but Comely, black through remaining Lustiest, and corruptions; dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz j-jn p-acp j, j-jn p-acp vvg n2, cc n2; (42) sermon (DIV2) 1032 Page 484
8684 comely through imputed righteousness and inherent habits of grace and holiness. comely through imputed righteousness and inherent habits of grace and holiness. j p-acp vvn n1 cc j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1032 Page 484
8685 Black through Affliction, and Persecution, Comely in, and under them, glorifying God in the Fires, by the exercises of Faith and Patience. Black through Affliction, and Persecution, Comely in, and under them, glorifying God in the Fires, by the exercises of Faith and Patience. j-jn p-acp n1, cc n1, j p-acp, cc p-acp pno32, vvg np1 p-acp dt n2, p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1032 Page 484
8686 From hence every inquisitive Christian, may take just measures of himself, he is not to judg of himself by his blackness, whether it be the blackness of renewing sin, and corruption: From hence every inquisitive Christian, may take just measures of himself, he is not to judge of himself by his blackness, whither it be the blackness of renewing since, and corruption: p-acp av d j njp, vmb vvi j n2 pp-f px31, pns31 vbz xx p-acp n1 pp-f px31 p-acp po31 n1, cs pn31 vbb dt n1 pp-f vvg n1, cc n1: (42) sermon (DIV2) 1033 Page 485
8687 or the blackness of Affliction and Worldly Opposition, and Persecutions. Let him examine himself, 1. Whether he hath not a mixture of grace with corruption. or the blackness of Affliction and Worldly Opposition, and Persecutions. Let him examine himself, 1. Whither he hath not a mixture of grace with corruption. cc dt n1 pp-f n1 cc j n1, cc n2. vvb pno31 vvi px31, crd cs pns31 vhz xx dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1033 Page 485
8688 Sin in dominion is not indeed consistent with grace, but Sin in being is; since in dominion is not indeed consistent with grace, but since in being is; n1 p-acp n1 vbz xx av j p-acp n1, cc-acp n1 p-acp vbg vbz; (42) sermon (DIV2) 1034 Page 485
8689 there are Twins which struggle one with another in every good Soul. Every Christian will find he hath a flesh to be crucified, members to be mortified, there Are Twins which struggle one with Another in every good Soul. Every Christian will find he hath a Flesh to be Crucified, members to be mortified, pc-acp vbr n2 r-crq vvi pi p-acp j-jn p-acp d j n1 np1 np1 vmb vvi pns31 vhz dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, n2 pc-acp vbi vvn, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1034 Page 485
8690 and a law in his members, some impetuous motions of lust, at some times, but let him examine whether he doth not find also a Spiritual part, and a law in his members, Some impetuous motions of lust, At Some times, but let him examine whither he does not find also a Spiritual part, cc dt n1 p-acp po31 n2, d j n2 pp-f n1, p-acp d n2, cc-acp vvb pno31 vvi cs pns31 vdz xx vvi av dt j n1, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1034 Page 485
8691 and a law in his mind; and a law in his mind; cc dt n1 p-acp po31 n1; (42) sermon (DIV2) 1034 Page 485
8692 the flesh indeed lusteth against the Spirit, that is a Christians blackness, but doest thou not also find, the Spirit lusting against thy flesh? that is thy comliness. the Flesh indeed Lusteth against the Spirit, that is a Christians blackness, but dost thou not also find, the Spirit lusting against thy Flesh? that is thy comeliness. dt n1 av vvz p-acp dt n1, cst vbz dt njpg2 n1, cc-acp vd2 pns21 xx av vvi, dt n1 j-vvg p-acp po21 n1? cst vbz po21 n1. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1034 Page 485
8693 A true Christian is not to judge himself from the freedom of his Soul from sin, A true Christian is not to judge himself from the freedom of his Soul from since, dt j np1 vbz xx pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp n1, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1034 Page 485
8694 but from the war and combate of his Soul with sin. but from the war and combat of his Soul with since. cc-acp p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp n1. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1034 Page 485
8695 He in the Gospel that said, I believe, Lord help my unbelief, expressed the lively Image of every true Christian. He in the Gospel that said, I believe, Lord help my unbelief, expressed the lively Image of every true Christian. pns31 p-acp dt n1 cst vvd, pns11 vvb, n1 vvb po11 n1, vvn dt j n1 pp-f d j njp. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1034 Page 485
8696 So doth St. Paul more largely, Rom. 7. 18, 19, 20. For I know in me, that is, in my flesh, there dwelleth no good thing, So does Saint Paul more largely, Rom. 7. 18, 19, 20. For I know in me, that is, in my Flesh, there dwells no good thing, np1 vdz n1 np1 av-dc av-j, np1 crd crd, crd, crd c-acp pns11 vvb p-acp pno11, cst vbz, p-acp po11 n1, a-acp vvz dx j n1, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1034 Page 485
8697 for to will is present with me, but kow to perform that which is good I find not. for to will is present with me, but kow to perform that which is good I find not. c-acp pc-acp vmb vbz j p-acp pno11, cc-acp vvb pc-acp vvi d r-crq vbz j pns11 vvb xx. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1034 Page 485
8698 For the good that I would I do not, but the evil which I would not that I do; For the good that I would I do not, but the evil which I would not that I do; p-acp dt j cst pns11 vmd pns11 vdi xx, cc-acp dt n-jn r-crq pns11 vmd xx cst pns11 vdb; (42) sermon (DIV2) 1034 Page 485
8699 now if I do that which I would not it is no more I that do it, now if I do that which I would not it is no more I that do it, av cs pns11 vdb d r-crq pns11 vmd xx pn31 vbz dx av-dc pns11 cst vdb pn31, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1034 Page 485
8702 for I delight in the law of God after the inward man. 2. Let him Secondly examine himself, whether there be not a comeliness in him, in, for I delight in the law of God After the inward man. 2. Let him Secondly examine himself, whither there be not a comeliness in him, in, c-acp pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt j n1. crd vvb pno31 ord vvi px31, c-crq pc-acp vbb xx dt n1 p-acp pno31, p-acp, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1034 Page 485
8703 and under his blackness of Affliction and worldly opposition. and under his blackness of Affliction and worldly opposition. cc p-acp po31 n1 pp-f n1 cc j n1. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1035 Page 485
8704 A wicked man may be black through affliction, but his blackness is like the blackness of a coal, which is a dead colour and hath no beauty in it. A wicked man may be black through affliction, but his blackness is like the blackness of a coal, which is a dead colour and hath no beauty in it. dt j n1 vmb vbi j-jn p-acp n1, cc-acp po31 n1 vbz av-j dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vbz dt j n1 cc vhz dx n1 p-acp pn31. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1035 Page 485
8705 The Child of God is also black from the same cause, but his is like the blackness of a polished marble, which hath a great beauty and comliness in it, The trial of his faith in his afflictions appeareth more precious, The Child of God is also black from the same cause, but his is like the blackness of a polished Marble, which hath a great beauty and comeliness in it, The trial of his faith in his afflictions appears more precious, dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz av j-jn p-acp dt d n1, cc-acp po31 vbz j dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n1, r-crq vhz dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp pn31, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp po31 n2 vvz av-dc j, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1035 Page 485
8706 then that of gold that perisheth, his love to God then appeareth, by his panting after him, then that of gold that Perishes, his love to God then appears, by his panting After him, cs d pp-f n1 cst vvz, po31 n1 p-acp np1 av vvz, p-acp po31 vvg p-acp pno31, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1035 Page 485
8707 and firm adherence of Soul unto him, his meekness, his patience, all shine forth under his afflictions. and firm adherence of Soul unto him, his meekness, his patience, all shine forth under his afflictions. cc j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno31, po31 n1, po31 n1, d vvb av p-acp po31 n2. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1035 Page 485
8708 The demeanour of People under afflictions, will much discover whose they are. 3. Thirdly, The comeliness of the Spouse of Christ is not a comeliness without blackness, but a comeliness norwithstanding blackness: The demeanour of People under afflictions, will much discover whose they Are. 3. Thirdly, The comeliness of the Spouse of christ is not a comeliness without blackness, but a comeliness notwithstanding blackness: dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n2, vmb av-d vvi r-crq pns32 vbr. crd ord, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz xx dt n1 p-acp n1, cc-acp dt n1 p-acp n1: (42) sermon (DIV2) 1035 Page 485
8709 That is to say, It is not a Native, but an adventitious, and Superinduced comliness, nor adventitious from any good dispositions, That is to say, It is not a Native, but an adventitious, and Superinduced comeliness, nor adventitious from any good dispositions, cst vbz pc-acp vvi, pn31 vbz xx dt j-jn, p-acp dt j, cc vvd n1, ccx j p-acp d j n2, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1036 Page 486
8710 or any acts or indeavours of our own singly, but a gracious imputation and infusion. The imputation of Christs righteousness, the infusion of gracious habits, a comeliness arising from Christs comeliness put upon the Soul. So as tho the poor creature hath been guilty before God, or any acts or endeavours of our own singly, but a gracious imputation and infusion. The imputation of Christ righteousness, the infusion of gracious habits, a comeliness arising from Christ comeliness put upon the Soul. So as though the poor creature hath been guilty before God, cc d n2 cc n2 pp-f po12 d av-j, cc-acp dt j n1 cc n1. dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, dt n1 pp-f j n2, dt n1 vvg p-acp npg1 n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 av c-acp cs dt j n1 vhz vbn j p-acp np1, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1036 Page 486
8711 and iniquity yet doth sometimes prevail against it, the righteousness of Christ being reckoned to him for righteousness, and iniquity yet does sometime prevail against it, the righteousness of christ being reckoned to him for righteousness, cc n1 av vdz av vvi p-acp pn31, dt n1 pp-f np1 vbg vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp n1, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1036 Page 486
8712 and his heart being renewed, & Sanctified through the Spirit of Christ, and the bent of it being set right for God, notwithstanding his blackness, the Lord doth judge him comely and beautiful, overlooking his blackness by reason of sin, and infirmity. and his heart being renewed, & Sanctified through the Spirit of christ, and the bent of it being Set right for God, notwithstanding his blackness, the Lord does judge him comely and beautiful, overlooking his blackness by reason of since, and infirmity. cc po31 n1 vbg vvn, cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbg vvn av-jn p-acp np1, c-acp po31 n1, dt n1 vdz vvi pno31 j cc j, vvg po31 n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cc n1. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1036 Page 486
8713 4. Lastly, Every Child of God will own, and be truly sensible of his blackness. I am black saith the Spouse. 4. Lastly, Every Child of God will own, and be truly sensible of his blackness. I am black Says the Spouse. crd ord, d n1 pp-f np1 vmb vvi, cc vbi av-j j pp-f po31 n1. pns11 vbm j-jn vvz dt n1. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1037 Page 486
8714 The hypocrite boasteth of his whiteness; come, (saith Jehu to Jonadab) and see my zeal for the Lord God of hosts. The hypocrite boasts of his whiteness; come, (Says Jehu to Jonadab) and see my zeal for the Lord God of hosts. dt n1 vvz pp-f po31 n1; vvb, (vvz np1 p-acp np1) cc vvb po11 n1 p-acp dt n1 np1 pp-f n2. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1037 Page 486
8715 God, I thank thee (saith the Pharisee) I am not as other men are, Extortioners, Unjust, Adulterers, or even as this Publican, I fast twice in the week, I give tythes of all that I possess, Luk. 18. 11, 12. he owneth nothing in himself but whiteness, & aversates all blackness; yet v. 14. he went away to his house not justified. God, I thank thee (Says the Pharisee) I am not as other men Are, Extortioners, Unjust, Adulterers, or even as this Publican, I fast twice in the Week, I give Tithes of all that I possess, Luk. 18. 11, 12. he owneth nothing in himself but whiteness, & aversates all blackness; yet v. 14. he went away to his house not justified. np1, pns11 vvb pno21 (vvz dt np1) pns11 vbm xx c-acp j-jn n2 vbr, n2, j-u, n2, cc av c-acp d n1, pns11 av-j av p-acp dt n1, pns11 vvb n2 pp-f d cst pns11 vvb, np1 crd crd, crd pns31 vvz pix p-acp px31 p-acp n1, cc vvz d n1; av n1 crd pns31 vvd av p-acp po31 n1 xx vvn. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1037 Page 486
8716 Hypocrites are hardly perswaded to own in themselves any blackness. The Children of God, are as hardly perswaded to own any beauty, Hypocrites Are hardly persuaded to own in themselves any blackness. The Children of God, Are as hardly persuaded to own any beauty, n2 vbr av vvn p-acp d p-acp px32 d n1. dt n2 pp-f np1, vbr a-acp av vvn p-acp d d n1, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1037 Page 486
8717 or comliness in themselves, I gave you before the Instances of David and of Paul. The reason is because the hypocrite trusts to a Spiders web, a righteousness from himself spun out of his own Bowels and he is concerned to justify his integrity, or comeliness in themselves, I gave you before the Instances of David and of Paul. The reason is Because the hypocrite trusts to a Spiders web, a righteousness from himself spun out of his own Bowels and he is concerned to justify his integrity, cc n1 p-acp px32, pns11 vvd pn22 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 cc pp-f np1. dt n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp dt ng1 n1, dt n1 p-acp px31 vvn av pp-f po31 d n2 cc pns31 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi po31 n1, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1037 Page 486
8718 and to make it as whole as he can; and to make it as Whole as he can; cc pc-acp vvi pn31 c-acp j-jn c-acp pns31 vmb; (42) sermon (DIV2) 1037 Page 486
8719 again, all that he doth is to be seen of men, and therefore he must set the best face of his actions that he can, the Child of God seeketh for no such things in himself, again, all that he does is to be seen of men, and Therefore he must Set the best face of his actions that he can, the Child of God seeks for no such things in himself, av, d cst pns31 vdz vbz pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f n2, cc av pns31 vmb vvi dt js n1 pp-f po31 n2 cst pns31 vmb, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz p-acp dx d n2 p-acp px31, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1037 Page 486
8720 but despairing in himself he flyeth to the righteousness of Christ, and freely confesseth, and owneth his own nakedness, that he might be clothed with that righteousness; but despairing in himself he flies to the righteousness of christ, and freely Confesses, and owneth his own nakedness, that he might be clothed with that righteousness; cc-acp vvg p-acp px31 pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc av-j vvz, cc vvz po31 d n1, cst pns31 vmd vbi vvn p-acp d n1; (42) sermon (DIV2) 1037 Page 486
8721 again, the Child of God seeketh not the praise of men, nor his own honour and glory, but seeketh the praise of God, and the honour and glory of Christ alone. again, the Child of God seeks not the praise of men, nor his own honour and glory, but seeks the praise of God, and the honour and glory of christ alone. av, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz xx dt n1 pp-f n2, ccx po31 d n1 cc n1, p-acp vvz dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt vvb cc n1 pp-f np1 av-j. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1037 Page 486
8722 Thirdly, This notion affordeth a great relief to the People of God against their own dejections, and despondencies; 2. Satans temptations; and 3. The worlds upbraidings. Thirdly, This notion affords a great relief to the People of God against their own dejections, and Despondencies; 2. Satan temptations; and 3. The world's upbraidings. ord, d n1 vvz dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po32 d n2, cc n2; crd npg1 n2; cc crd dt ng1 n2-vvg. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1038 Page 486
8723 1. Against his own despondencyes, and dejections. A Child of God living under the power of that Precept, 2 Cor. 13. 5. Examine your solves, prous your selves whether you be in the faith or u•; 1. Against his own despondencyes, and dejections. A Child of God living under the power of that Precept, 2 Cor. 13. 5. Examine your solves, prous your selves whither you be in the faith or u•; crd p-acp po31 d n2, cc n2. dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, crd np1 crd crd vvb po22 vvz, j po22 n2 cs pn22 vbb p-acp dt n1 cc n1; (42) sermon (DIV2) 1039 Page 487
8724 is often looking into his own heart, and can seldom please himself with the prospect. is often looking into his own heart, and can seldom please himself with the prospect. vbz av vvg p-acp po31 d n1, cc vmb av vvi px31 p-acp dt n1. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1039 Page 487
8725 He seeth in his own heart much of Ʋnbelief, much of Vani•y much of Hypocrisy always some lust or other, a body of death remaining in him, iniquity prevailing against him, he sinneth 7 times every day, He sees in his own heart much of Ʋnbelief, much of Vani•y much of Hypocrisy always Some lust or other, a body of death remaining in him, iniquity prevailing against him, he Sinneth 7 times every day, pns31 vvz p-acp po31 d n1 av-d pp-f n1, d pp-f av-j d pp-f n1 av d n1 cc n-jn, dt n1 pp-f n1 vvg p-acp pno31, n1 vvg p-acp pno31, pns31 vvz crd n2 d n1, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1039 Page 487
8726 and he seeth it every night and oft times as much out of heart, much dejected, crying out, Ʋnclean, Ʋnclean, I am black, wofully black, no better then a painted hypocrite, I make a fair shew to the World, and he sees it every night and oft times as much out of heart, much dejected, crying out, Ʋnclean, Ʋnclean, I am black, woefully black, no better then a painted hypocrite, I make a fair show to the World, cc pns31 vvz pn31 d n1 cc av n2 p-acp d av pp-f n1, av-d vvn, vvg av, j, j, pns11 vbm j-jn, av-j j-jn, av-dx jc cs dt j-vvn n1, pns11 vvb dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1039 Page 487
8727 and deceive some of my brethten, but alas they do not see that luft, and vanity, that pride, and deceive Some of my brethten, but alas they do not see that luft, and vanity, that pride, cc vvi d pp-f po11 j-vvn, cc-acp uh pns32 vdb xx vvi d n1, cc n1, cst n1, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1039 Page 487
8728 and passion, that folly and hypocrisy which I can with half an Eye discorn in my own Soul, and passion, that folly and hypocrisy which I can with half an Eye discorn in my own Soul, cc n1, cst n1 cc n1 r-crq pns11 vmb p-acp j-jn dt n1 av p-acp po11 d n1, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1039 Page 487
8729 surely I deceive myself, I have no portion in God, no relation to Christ, I cannot be his Spouse. Christian be of good Chear! surely I deceive myself, I have no portion in God, no Relation to christ, I cannot be his Spouse. Christian be of good Cheer! av-j pns11 vvb px11, pns11 vhb dx n1 p-acp np1, dx n1 p-acp np1, pns11 vmbx vbi po31 n1. np1 vbb pp-f j vvb! (42) sermon (DIV2) 1039 Page 487
8730 thou art black, but art thou not also comely? When a Child of God hath found out the best of himself all his comfort will be found to lie in that one text, Rom. 8. v. 1. There is no condemnation to them that are in Christ Jesus who walk not after the flesh but after the Spirit. thou art black, but art thou not also comely? When a Child of God hath found out the best of himself all his Comfort will be found to lie in that one text, Rom. 8. v. 1. There is no condemnation to them that Are in christ jesus who walk not After the Flesh but After the Spirit. pns21 vb2r j-jn, cc-acp vb2r pns21 xx av j? c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vhz vvn av dt js pp-f px31 d po31 n1 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp d crd n1, np1 crd n1 crd pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp pno32 cst vbr p-acp np1 np1 q-crq vvb xx p-acp dt n1 cc-acp p-acp dt n1. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1039 Page 487
8731 He can neither look into his own heart, and see his inward thoughts, and the motions there, He can neither look into his own heart, and see his inward thoughts, and the motions there, pns31 vmb av-dx vvi p-acp po31 d n1, cc vvi po31 j n2, cc dt n2 a-acp, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1039 Page 487
8732 nor consider his tongue, and the issues of that, nor compare the best of his actions with the Divine rule, nor Consider his tongue, and the issues of that, nor compare the best of his actions with the Divine Rule, ccx vvi po31 n1, cc dt n2 pp-f d, ccx vvi dt js pp-f po31 n2 p-acp dt j-jn n1, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1039 Page 487
8733 but he feeth himself by all condemned, and findeth nothing to relieve him in is dark thoughts but in Christs imputed righteousness, and that there no is condemnation to them that are in Christ. but he feeth himself by all condemned, and finds nothing to relieve him in is dark thoughts but in Christ imputed righteousness, and that there no is condemnation to them that Are in christ. cc-acp pns31 vvz px31 p-acp d vvn, cc vvz pix pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp vbz j n2 cc-acp p-acp npg1 vvn n1, cc cst a-acp zz vbz n1 p-acp pno32 cst vbr p-acp np1. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1039 Page 487
8734 And that is enough, provided that he hath this evidence of his being in Christ, That he walketh not after the flesh but after the Spirit. And that is enough, provided that he hath this evidence of his being in christ, That he walks not After the Flesh but After the Spirit. cc d vbz av-d, vvd cst pns31 vhz d n1 pp-f po31 vbg p-acp np1, cst pns31 vvz xx p-acp dt n1 cc-acp p-acp dt n1. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1039 Page 487
8735 2. It affordeth the same relief against the most desperate temptations of our grand adversary the Devil. 2. It affords the same relief against the most desperate temptations of our grand adversary the devil. crd pn31 vvz dt d n1 p-acp dt av-ds j n2 pp-f po12 j n1 dt n1. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1040 Page 487
8736 Satan we say first tempteth to Sin, and then he makes advantage of our hearkening to his temptations to tempt us to further sins, Satan we say First tempts to since, and then he makes advantage of our Harkening to his temptations to tempt us to further Sins, np1 pns12 vvb ord vvz p-acp n1, cc av pns31 vvz n1 pp-f po12 vvg p-acp po31 n2 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp jc n2, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1040 Page 487
8737 and those of a more heinous, and horrid nature, to despair of Gods mercy, to destroy our selves, &c. He first attempteth to make the Soul black by moving it to sinful acts, and those of a more heinous, and horrid nature, to despair of God's mercy, to destroy our selves, etc. He First attempteth to make the Soul black by moving it to sinful acts, cc d pp-f dt av-dc j, cc j n1, p-acp n1 pp-f npg1 n1, p-acp vvi po12 n2, av pns31 ord vvz pc-acp vvi dt n1 j-jn p-acp vvg pn31 p-acp j n2, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1040 Page 487
8738 then his next work is to perswade the Soul, that God will never pardon such a sinner, Christ can never Love such an Ethiopian. Hence those strong & violent impressions upon Souls under the power of temptations. then his next work is to persuade the Soul, that God will never pardon such a sinner, christ can never Love such an Ethiopian. Hence those strong & violent impressions upon Souls under the power of temptations. cs po31 ord n1 vbz pc-acp vvi dt n1, cst np1 vmb av-x vvi d dt n1, np1 vmb av-x vvi d dt jp. av d j cc j n2 p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1040 Page 487
8739 God is an holy God, of purer eyes then to behold iniquity, he can never set his heart upon such a polluted vile wretch as I am; God is an holy God, of Purer eyes then to behold iniquity, he can never Set his heart upon such a polluted vile wretch as I am; np1 vbz dt j np1, pp-f jc n2 cs pc-acp vvi n1, pns31 vmb av-x vvi po31 n1 p-acp d dt j-vvn j n1 c-acp pns11 vbm; (42) sermon (DIV2) 1040 Page 487
8740 I have been guilty of thousands of willful Omissions of duty, and Commissions contrary to my duty, possibly some particular sin or sins lie as an heavy load upon the poor creatures conscience. I have been guilty of thousands of wilful Omissions of duty, and Commissions contrary to my duty, possibly Some particular since or Sins lie as an heavy load upon the poor creatures conscience. pns11 vhb vbn j pp-f crd pp-f j n2 pp-f n1, cc n2 j-jn p-acp po11 n1, av-j d j n1 cc n2 vvb p-acp dt j vvi p-acp dt j ng1 n1. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1040 Page 488
8741 The Spouse here hath furnished such a Soul with an answer to the tempter. The Spouse Here hath furnished such a Soul with an answer to the tempter. dt n1 av vhz vvn d dt n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1040 Page 488
8742 The Spouse of Christ is black, but yet comely. Let then such a Soul thus answer these suggestions of the tempter, O thou Prince of darkness, it is true, I have been a grievous sinner, The Spouse of christ is black, but yet comely. Let then such a Soul thus answer these suggestions of the tempter, Oh thou Prince of darkness, it is true, I have been a grievous sinner, dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz j-jn, p-acp av j. vvb av d dt n1 av vvi d n2 pp-f dt n1, uh pns21 n1 pp-f n1, pn31 vbz j, pns11 vhb vbn dt j n1, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1040 Page 488
8743 and as such Christ cannot Love me, so far forth as I am black I am unlovely, and as such christ cannot Love me, so Far forth as I am black I am unlovely, cc c-acp d np1 vmbx vvi pno11, av av-j av c-acp pns11 vbm j-jn pns11 vbm j, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1040 Page 488
8744 but I am not wholly black, Christ cannot Love my sins, but he can pardon my sin and Love my Soul. The Lord hath been graciously pleased to pardon my sins upon my repentance and my acceptation of the Lord Jesus Christ, but I am not wholly black, christ cannot Love my Sins, but he can pardon my since and Love my Soul. The Lord hath been graciously pleased to pardon my Sins upon my Repentance and my acceptation of the Lord jesus christ, cc-acp pns11 vbm xx av-jn j-jn, np1 vmbx vvi po11 n2, cc-acp pns31 vmb vvi po11 n1 cc vvb po11 n1 dt n1 vhz vbn av-j vvn pc-acp vvi po11 n2 p-acp po11 n1 cc po11 n1 pp-f dt n1 np1 np1, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1040 Page 488
8745 and receiving him as my Saviour; and receiving him as my Saviour; cc vvg pno31 p-acp po11 n1; (42) sermon (DIV2) 1040 Page 488
8746 he hath said to me while I was in my blood, live, he hath fixed his Love upon me who was by birth an Ethiopian, he hath hung a Chain about my neck; he hath said to me while I was in my blood, live, he hath fixed his Love upon me who was by birth an Ethiopian, he hath hung a Chain about my neck; pns31 vhz vvn p-acp pno11 cs pns11 vbds p-acp po11 n1, vvb, pns31 vhz vvn po31 n1 p-acp pno11 r-crq vbds p-acp n1 dt jp, pns31 vhz vvn dt vvb p-acp po11 n1; (42) sermon (DIV2) 1040 Page 488
8747 I am black but I am comely. I have met with a story of a Minister, who going to visit and pray with a poor creature• possessed by the Devil, the Devil thought to have stopt his mouth, by objecting to him some sins committed by him in his youth. I am black but I am comely. I have met with a story of a Minister, who going to visit and pray with a poor creature• possessed by the devil, the devil Thought to have stopped his Mouth, by objecting to him Some Sins committed by him in his youth. pns11 vbm j-jn cc-acp pns11 vbm j. pns11 vhb vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vvg pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp dt j n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, dt n1 vvd pc-acp vhi vvn po31 n1, p-acp vvg p-acp pno31 d n2 vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 n1. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1040 Page 488
8748 The holy man answered, confessing the charge, but Satan saith he, upon my repentance Christ, hath since that washed me with his blood. The holy man answered, confessing the charge, but Satan Says he, upon my Repentance christ, hath since that washed me with his blood. dt j n1 vvd, vvg dt n1, p-acp np1 vvz pns31, p-acp po11 n1 np1, vhz p-acp d vvd pno11 p-acp po31 n1. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1040 Page 488
8749 Another story I have met with of a worthy Person, who lying upon his sick bed, another story I have met with of a worthy Person, who lying upon his sick Bed, j-jn n1 pns11 vhb vvn p-acp pp-f dt j n1, r-crq vvg p-acp po31 j n1, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1040 Page 488
8750 and being alone, one opens the door, and comes in, in the habit of a Scrivener, with a Pen, and Inkhorn and Paper, andsetting himself down at the table in the Chapter, called the sick man by name, and being alone, one Opens the door, and comes in, in the habit of a Scrivener, with a Pen, and Inkhorn and Paper, andsetting himself down At the table in the Chapter, called the sick man by name, cc vbg j, pi vvz dt n1, cc vvz p-acp, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n1, cc n1 cc n1, n1 px31 a-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, vvd dt j n1 p-acp n1, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1040 Page 488
8751 and told him he was sent from God to take account of him, of all the sins he had done for which he must presently go and answer to God before his Judgment seat. and told him he was sent from God to take account of him, of all the Sins he had done for which he must presently go and answer to God before his Judgement seat. cc vvd pno31 pns31 vbds vvn p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f pno31, pp-f d dt n2 pns31 vhd vdn p-acp r-crq pns31 vmb av-j vvi cc vvi p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1 n1. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1040 Page 488
8752 The good man, rightly apprehending that it was the Devil, had assumed an habit to tempt, The good man, rightly apprehending that it was the devil, had assumed an habit to tempt, dt j n1, av-jn vvg cst pn31 vbds dt n1, vhd vvn dt n1 pc-acp vvi, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1040 Page 488
8753 and distrub him, bid him go on, and write first, Gen. 3. 15. And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and disturb him, bid him go on, and write First, Gen. 3. 15. And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, cc vvi pno31, vvb pno31 vvi a-acp, cc vvi ord, np1 crd crd cc pns11 vmb vvi n1 p-acp pno21 cc dt n1, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1040 Page 488
8754 and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel. and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel. cc p-acp po21 n1 cc po31 n1; pn31 vmb vvi po21 n1, cc pns21 vm2 vvi po31 n1. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1040 Page 488
8755 Upon which the evil Spirit presently disappeared. (Speaking only from my memory I may forget some circumstances, Upon which the evil Spirit presently disappeared. (Speaking only from my memory I may forget Some Circumstances, p-acp r-crq dt j-jn n1 av-j vvd. (vvg av-j p-acp po11 n1 pns11 vmb vvi d n2, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1040 Page 488
8756 but this is the substance of the story.) What the Devil in these cases did by a more audible voice he doth yet every day by impressions made more secretly upon the Spirits of some or other that fear God. but this is the substance of the story.) What the devil in these cases did by a more audible voice he does yet every day by impressions made more secretly upon the Spirits of Some or other that Fear God. cc-acp d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1.) q-crq dt n1 p-acp d n2 vdd p-acp dt av-dc j n1 pns31 vdz av d n1 p-acp n2 vvn av-dc av-jn p-acp dt n2 pp-f d cc j-jn d n1 np1. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1040 Page 488
8757 For tho conscience will of it self often bring sin to remembrance, and reflect sins upon the Soul committed long before, For though conscience will of it self often bring since to remembrance, and reflect Sins upon the Soul committed long before, p-acp cs n1 vmb pp-f pn31 n1 av vvi n1 p-acp n1, cc vvb n2 p-acp dt n1 vvd av-j a-acp, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1040 Page 488
8758 yet they are some times reflected with such violence, and degrees of terror, and attended with such strong motions, yet they Are Some times reflected with such violence, and Degrees of terror, and attended with such strong motions, av pns32 vbr d n2 vvn p-acp d n1, cc n2 pp-f n1, cc vvd p-acp d j n2, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1040 Page 488
8759 and sollicitations to despair of Divine mercy, and to self murder, that it is but reasonable to judge, there is more in them then the ordinary workings of conscience. and solicitations to despair of Divine mercy, and to self murder, that it is but reasonable to judge, there is more in them then the ordinary workings of conscience. cc n2 pc-acp vvi pp-f j-jn n1, cc p-acp n1 n1, cst pn31 vbz p-acp j pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vbz av-dc p-acp pno32 av dt j n2 pp-f n1. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1040 Page 489
8760 In such a dark hour as this, it will be a great relief to a Soul to think that the Spouse of Christ is black, but comely. Doth the Devil then object thy blackness, In such a dark hour as this, it will be a great relief to a Soul to think that the Spouse of christ is black, but comely. Does the devil then Object thy blackness, p-acp d dt j n1 c-acp d, pn31 vmb vbi dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz j-jn, p-acp j. vdz dt n1 av vvi po21 n1, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1040 Page 489
8761 whether by reason of past, or present sins, in bar to thy trust and confidence in God, whither by reason of past, or present Sins, in bar to thy trust and confidence in God, cs p-acp n1 pp-f j, cc j n2, p-acp n1 p-acp po21 n1 cc n1 p-acp np1, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1040 Page 489
8762 for the forgiveness of them through the blood of Christ? Reply to him, Satan, I have been black, I confess it, I am black, but I am comely also, having my Garments washed, for the forgiveness of them through the blood of christ? Reply to him, Satan, I have been black, I confess it, I am black, but I am comely also, having my Garments washed, p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1? n1 p-acp pno31, np1, pns11 vhb vbn j-jn, pns11 vvb pn31, pns11 vbm j-jn, p-acp pns11 vbm j av, vhg po11 n2 vvn, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1040 Page 489
8763 and rouled in the blood of the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the World. and rolled in the blood of the Lamb of God, who Takes away the since of the World. cc vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vvz av dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1040 Page 489
8764 I am as the Tents of Kedar, they are black, but I am also as the Curtains of Solomon, they are exceeding beautiful. I am as the Tents of Kedar, they Are black, but I am also as the Curtains of Solomon, they Are exceeding beautiful. pns11 vbm p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, pns32 vbr j-jn, cc-acp pns11 vbm av p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, pns32 vbr av-vvg j. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1040 Page 489
8765 3. It also relieveth a Christian under Persecutions, and afflictions, and against the Worlds upbraidings, because of them. 3. It also relieves a Christian under Persecutions, and afflictions, and against the World's upbraidings, Because of them. crd pn31 av vvz dt njp p-acp n2, cc n2, cc p-acp dt n2 n2-vvg, c-acp pp-f pno32. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1041 Page 489
8766 The Barbarians concluded Paul a Murtherer, because they saw a Viper cleaving to his hand, The Barbarians concluded Paul a Murderer, Because they saw a Viper cleaving to his hand, dt n2-jn vvn np1 dt n1, c-acp pns32 vvd dt n1 vvg p-acp po31 n1, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1041 Page 489
8767 and the men of the World are very prone to judge, and condemn the People of God for what happeneth to them in this life, they see the blackness of Gods Peoples visages under affliction, and the men of the World Are very prove to judge, and condemn the People of God for what Happeneth to them in this life, they see the blackness of God's Peoples visages under affliction, cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr av j pc-acp vvi, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp r-crq vvz p-acp pno32 p-acp d n1, pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f npg1 ng1 n2 p-acp n1, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1041 Page 489
8768 and persecution, but the love of God in chastening them, that they might not be condemned with the World, the exercises of their faith, and persecution, but the love of God in chastening them, that they might not be condemned with the World, the exercises of their faith, cc n1, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp vvg pno32, cst pns32 vmd xx vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, dt n2 pp-f po32 n1, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1041 Page 489
8769 and trial of it, and its appearing more precious then that of Gold, their patience, & its perfect wor•; and trial of it, and its appearing more precious then that of Gold, their patience, & its perfect wor•; cc n1 pp-f pn31, cc po31 j-vvg n1 j cs d pp-f n1, po32 n1, cc po31 j n1; (42) sermon (DIV2) 1041 Page 489
8770 h•se are things in which their comeliness appeareth in, and under afflictions; these are things which they do not see. h•se Are things in which their comeliness appears in, and under afflictions; these Are things which they do not see. av vbr n2 p-acp r-crq po32 n1 vvz p-acp, cc p-acp n2; d vbr n2 r-crq pns32 vdb xx vvi. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1041 Page 489
8771 Gods People are also ready to conclude against themselves, because of their tryals, but there is no just reason for it; God's People Are also ready to conclude against themselves, Because of their trials, but there is no just reason for it; npg1 n1 vbr av j pc-acp vvi p-acp px32, c-acp pp-f po32 n2, cc-acp pc-acp vbz dx j n1 p-acp pn31; (42) sermon (DIV2) 1041 Page 489
8772 afflictions are but a blackness of the skin, the Child of God may, notwithstanding them, be within exceeding beautiful, and comely. afflictions Are but a blackness of the skin, the Child of God may, notwithstanding them, be within exceeding beautiful, and comely. n2 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb, p-acp pno32, vbb p-acp j-vvg j, cc j. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1041 Page 489
8773 The tents of Kedar, though they had black and unlovely coverings and outsides, yet within might be fill'd with Spices and Riches. The tents of Kedar, though they had black and unlovely coverings and outsides, yet within might be filled with Spices and Riches. dt n2 pp-f np1, c-acp pns32 vhd j-jn cc j n2-vvg cc n2-an, av p-acp vmd vbi vvn p-acp n2 cc n2. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1041 Page 489
8774 I shall shut up this discourse with some few words of exhortation to that duty, which this notion of truth calls to us for. I shall shut up this discourse with Some few words of exhortation to that duty, which this notion of truth calls to us for. pns11 vmb vvi a-acp d n1 p-acp d d n2 pp-f n1 p-acp d n1, r-crq d n1 pp-f n1 vvz p-acp pno12 p-acp. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1042 Page 489
8775 1. It calleth to all the People of God for humility, a mean and low opinion of themselves; 1. It calls to all the People of God for humility, a mean and low opinion of themselves; crd pn31 vvz p-acp d dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1, dt j cc j n1 pp-f px32; (42) sermon (DIV2) 1043 Page 489
8776 beauty is often a great temptation to Pride, whether it be natural or artificial. The Daughters of Sion were haughty, and walked with stretched forth Necks, beauty is often a great temptation to Pride, whither it be natural or artificial. The Daughters of Sion were haughty, and walked with stretched forth Necks, n1 vbz av dt j n1 p-acp n1, cs pn31 vbb j cc j. dt n2 pp-f np1 vbdr j, cc vvd p-acp vvn av n2, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1043 Page 489
8777 and wanton Eyes, Isaiah 3. 16. Spiritual beauty gives no advantage to a Soul, to think of it self above what it ought to think. and wanton Eyes, Isaiah 3. 16. Spiritual beauty gives no advantage to a Soul, to think of it self above what it ought to think. cc j-jn n2, np1 crd crd j n1 vvz dx n1 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi pp-f pn31 n1 p-acp r-crq pn31 vmd pc-acp vvi. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1043 Page 489
8778 In all reason we should have been some cause to our selves of that whereof we glory, we should have some propriety in it; In all reason we should have been Some cause to our selves of that whereof we glory, we should have Some propriety in it; p-acp d n1 pns12 vmd vhi vbn d n1 p-acp po12 n2 pp-f d c-crq pns12 vvb, pns12 vmd vhi d n1 p-acp pn31; (42) sermon (DIV2) 1043 Page 489
8779 and there should be in it some perfection. The comeliness of Gods People is neither natural, nor any acquest of their own. and there should be in it Some perfection. The comeliness of God's People is neither natural, nor any acquest of their own. cc a-acp vmd vbi p-acp pn31 d n1. dt n1 pp-f ng1 n1 vbz dx j, ccx d vvb pp-f po32 d. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1043 Page 490
8780 There are three things which may keep the most comely of Gods Children humble. First, The consideration of their former blackness. There Are three things which may keep the most comely of God's Children humble. First, The consideration of their former blackness. pc-acp vbr crd n2 r-crq vmb vvi dt av-ds j pp-f npg1 n2 j. ord, dt n1 pp-f po32 j n1. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1043 Page 490
8781 Let but any of them look back to the rock out of which they are hewen, Let but any of them look back to the rock out of which they Are hewn, vvb p-acp d pp-f pno32 vvi av p-acp dt n1 av pp-f r-crq pns32 vbr vvn, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1044 Page 490
8782 and to the hole of the Pit, out of which they were digged, and they will see no reason to be exalted above measure; and to the hold of the Pit, out of which they were dug, and they will see no reason to be exalted above measure; cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, av pp-f r-crq pns32 vbdr vvn, cc pns32 vmb vvi dx n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1; (42) sermon (DIV2) 1044 Page 490
8783 their Father was a Syrian, their birth was of the land of Canaan, their Father was an Amorite, their Mother an Hittite, and in the day wherein they were born, they were cast out to the loathing of their persons, not salted, not swadled at all. their Father was a Syrian, their birth was of the land of Canaan, their Father was an Amorite, their Mother an Hittite, and in the day wherein they were born, they were cast out to the loathing of their Persons, not salted, not swaddled At all. po32 n1 vbds dt jp, po32 n1 vbds pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, po32 n1 vbds dt n1, po32 n1 dt np1, cc p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns32 vbdr vvn, pns32 vbdr vvn av p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po32 n2, xx vvn, xx vvd p-acp d. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1044 Page 490
8784 Nor was this all, there is none of them but had their conversation in times past, according to the Prince of the power of the Air, fulfilling the desires of the flesh, Nor was this all, there is none of them but had their Conversation in times past, according to the Prince of the power of the Air, fulfilling the Desires of the Flesh, ccx vbds d d, pc-acp vbz pix pp-f pno32 cc-acp vhd po32 n1 p-acp n2 j, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvg dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1044 Page 490
8785 and of the mind, Children of Wrath by nature. and of the mind, Children of Wrath by nature. cc pp-f dt n1, n2 pp-f n1 p-acp n1. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1044 Page 490
8786 &c, There is none of them but hath reason to pray, that the Lord would not remember the sins of their youth against them, etc., There is none of them but hath reason to pray, that the Lord would not Remember the Sins of their youth against them, av, pc-acp vbz pix pp-f pno32 cc-acp vhz n1 pc-acp vvi, cst dt n1 vmd xx vvi dt n2 pp-f po32 n1 p-acp pno32, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1044 Page 490
8787 and to beg of God that for them, he would not write against them bitter things, and to beg of God that for them, he would not write against them bitter things, cc pc-acp vvi pp-f np1 cst p-acp pno32, pns31 vmd xx vvi p-acp pno32 j n2, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1044 Page 490
8788 nor make them to possess their years of vanity. None of them but before Christs comeliness, was put upon them, had been guilty of sin enough to make them to walk softly all the days of their lives. nor make them to possess their Years of vanity. None of them but before Christ comeliness, was put upon them, had been guilty of since enough to make them to walk softly all the days of their lives. ccx vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi po32 n2 pp-f n1. pi pp-f pno32 p-acp p-acp npg1 n1, vbds vvn p-acp pno32, vhd vbn j pp-f n1 av-d pc-acp vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi av-j d dt n2 pp-f po32 n2. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1044 Page 490
8789 Secondly, The consideration of their present blackness is enough, though they are comely, yet they are black still, they have a body of death, a law of their members, the lustings of the flesh against the Spirit, sins that easily beset them, weights that often press them down; Secondly, The consideration of their present blackness is enough, though they Are comely, yet they Are black still, they have a body of death, a law of their members, the lustings of the Flesh against the Spirit, Sins that Easily beset them, weights that often press them down; ord, dt n1 pp-f po32 j n1 vbz av-d, cs pns32 vbr j, av pns32 vbr j-jn av, pns32 vhb dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, dt n2-vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, n2 cst av-j vvd pno32, n2 cst av vvb pno32 a-acp; (42) sermon (DIV2) 1045 Page 490
8790 the beauty of the best of Gods People is but like the beauty of the Moon, which is full of spots, hath a dark part, the beauty of the best of God's People is but like the beauty of the Moon, which is full of spots, hath a dark part, dt n1 pp-f dt js pp-f ng1 n1 vbz p-acp av-j dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vbz j pp-f n2, vhz dt j n1, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1045 Page 490
8791 and often suffers great Eclipses, and all whose light is borrowed. and often suffers great Eclipses, and all whose Light is borrowed. cc av vvz j n2, cc d rg-crq n1 vbz vvn. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1045 Page 490
8792 He observeth not his own heart that doth not see enough in the imperfect, and extravagant motions of it, to keep him humble. He observeth not his own heart that does not see enough in the imperfect, and extravagant motions of it, to keep him humble. pns31 vvz xx po31 d n1 cst vdz xx vvi av-d p-acp dt j, cc j n2 pp-f pn31, pc-acp vvi pno31 j. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1045 Page 490
8793 Thirdly, The third is the consideration from whence he deriveth his beauty. Thirdly, The third is the consideration from whence he deriveth his beauty. ord, dt ord vbz dt n1 p-acp c-crq pns31 vvz po31 n1. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1046 Page 490
8794 If men and women would but debate a little with their own reason, they would see no reason to be proud of a comeliness arising from any external Ornament; it is something beneath a Reasonable Being, to be beholden to a Stone (Jewels are no more) or a little Earth (such are Gold and Silver) a Plant, or a Fly, or a Silkworm, or a Sheep ▪ a little Wool, If men and women would but debate a little with their own reason, they would see no reason to be proud of a comeliness arising from any external Ornament; it is something beneath a Reasonable Being, to be beholden to a Stone (Jewels Are no more) or a little Earth (such Are Gold and Silver) a Plant, or a Fly, or a Silkworm, or a Sheep ▪ a little Wool, cs n2 cc n2 vmd cc-acp vvi dt j p-acp po32 d n1, pns32 vmd vvi dx n1 pc-acp vbi j pp-f dt n1 vvg p-acp d j n1; pn31 vbz pi p-acp dt j vbg, pc-acp vbi vvi p-acp dt n1 (n2 vbr dx dc) cc dt j n1 (d vbr n1 cc n1) dt vvb, cc dt vvb, cc dt n1, cc dt n1 ▪ dt j n1, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1046 Page 490
8795 or Flax, for that which should commend him or it No artificial beauty is our own, or Flax, for that which should commend him or it No artificial beauty is our own, cc n1, p-acp d r-crq vmd vvi pno31 cc pn31 dx j n1 vbz po12 d, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1046 Page 490
8796 and so a thing not to be gloried in. and so a thing not to be gloried in. cc av dt n1 xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1046 Page 490
8797 All the comeliness of a Child of God is a derived comeliness. His blackness is his own, his comeliness is from another, it is Christ that hath made him to differ, he hath received his beauty, All the comeliness of a Child of God is a derived comeliness. His blackness is his own, his comeliness is from Another, it is christ that hath made him to differ, he hath received his beauty, av-d dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz dt vvn n1. po31 n1 vbz po31 d, po31 n1 vbz p-acp j-jn, pn31 vbz np1 cst vhz vvd pno31 pc-acp vvi, pns31 vhz vvn po31 n1, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1046 Page 491
8798 and therefore ought not to glory, as if he had not received it. and Therefore ought not to glory, as if he had not received it. cc av vmd xx p-acp n1, c-acp cs pns31 vhd xx vvn pn31. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1046 Page 491
8799 And this in the second place ought to mind them of their duty of thankfulness, and admiration of •he love of Christ. And this in the second place ought to mind them of their duty of thankfulness, and admiration of •he love of christ. cc d p-acp dt ord n1 vmd pc-acp vvi pno32 pp-f po32 n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 pp-f j n1 pp-f np1. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1047 Page 491
8800 When (saith David) I consider the Heavens, the work of thy hands, the Moon and the Start which thou hast ordained, what is man that thou art mindful of him, When (Says David) I Consider the Heavens, the work of thy hands, the Moon and the Start which thou hast ordained, what is man that thou art mindful of him, c-crq (vvz np1) pns11 vvb dt n2, dt n1 pp-f po21 n2, dt n1 cc dt n1 r-crq pns21 vh2 vvn, r-crq vbz n1 cst pns21 vb2r j pp-f pno31, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1047 Page 491
8801 and the Son of man, that thou visitest him? Yet David in that Psalm is speaking of no more then Gods more common mercies of Creation, and Providence, but what greater reason hath a Child of God to cry out, Lord; and the Son of man, that thou visitest him? Yet David in that Psalm is speaking of no more then God's more Common Mercies of Creation, and Providence, but what greater reason hath a Child of God to cry out, Lord; cc dt n1 pp-f n1, cst pns21 js pno31? av np1 p-acp cst n1 vbz vvg pp-f av-dx av-dc cs n2 av-dc j n2 pp-f n1, cc n1, p-acp r-crq jc n1 vhz dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi av, n1; (42) sermon (DIV2) 1047 Page 491
8802 what is man, that thou shouldst remember him? Lord! what is man, that thou Shouldst Remember him? Lord! r-crq vbz n1, cst pns21 vmd2 vvi pno31? n1! (42) sermon (DIV2) 1047 Page 491
8803 What was I, that thou shouldst remember me, and fix thy love, and put thy comeliness upon me? I was by nature an Ethiopian, and have contracted much more blackness, by my conversation in the world; What was I, that thou Shouldst Remember me, and fix thy love, and put thy comeliness upon me? I was by nature an Ethiopian, and have contracted much more blackness, by my Conversation in the world; q-crq vbds pns11, cst pns21 vmd2 vvi pno11, cc vvb po21 n1, cc vvb po21 n1 p-acp pno11? pns11 vbds p-acp n1 dt jp, cc vhb vvn d dc n1, p-acp po11 n1 p-acp dt n1; (42) sermon (DIV2) 1047 Page 491
8804 now that the Lord should make us comely through his comeliness, that he should fix his love upon any of our Souls, now that the Lord should make us comely through his comeliness, that he should fix his love upon any of our Souls, av cst dt n1 vmd vvi pno12 j p-acp po31 n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi po31 n1 p-acp d pp-f po12 n2, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1047 Page 491
8805 and put any of his Chains about our Necks? What manner of love was this? To which of the Angels said he at any time, a• Zech. 16. 8. When I passed by thee, and put any of his Chains about our Necks? What manner of love was this? To which of the Angels said he At any time, a• Zechariah 16. 8. When I passed by thee, cc vvd d pp-f po31 n2 p-acp po12 n2? q-crq n1 pp-f n1 vbds d? p-acp r-crq pp-f dt n2 vvd pns31 p-acp d n1, n1 np1 crd crd c-crq pns11 vvd p-acp pno21, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1047 Page 491
8806 and looked upon thee, behold thy time was a time of love, and I spread my skirt over thee, and looked upon thee, behold thy time was a time of love, and I spread my skirt over thee, cc vvd p-acp pno21, vvb po21 n1 vbds dt n1 pp-f n1, cc pns11 vvb po11 n1 p-acp pno21, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1047 Page 491
8807 and covered thy nakedness, yea, I sware unto thee, and entered into a covenant of life with thee, saith the Lord God, and covered thy nakedness, yea, I sware unto thee, and entered into a Covenant of life with thee, Says the Lord God, cc vvn po21 n1, uh, pns11 vvd p-acp pno21, cc vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno21, vvz dt n1 np1, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1047 Page 491
8808 and thou becamest mine? Or as Jer. 3. v. 14. Turn O backsliding Children (saith the Lord) for I am married unto you? To which of them hath he at any time said, my Love, my Dove, my Ʋndefiled? We had none of us either Beauty or Portion, Christ hath given us both. and thou becamest mine? Or as Jer. 3. v. 14. Turn Oh backsliding Children (Says the Lord) for I am married unto you? To which of them hath he At any time said, my Love, my Dove, my Ʋndefiled? We had none of us either Beauty or Portion, christ hath given us both. cc pns21 vvd2 png11? cc p-acp np1 crd n1 crd vvb uh j-vvg n2 (vvz dt n1) p-acp pns11 vbm vvn p-acp pn22? p-acp r-crq pp-f pno32 vhz pns31 p-acp d n1 vvd, po11 n1, po11 n1, po11 j? pns12 vhd pix pp-f pno12 d n1 cc n1, np1 vhz vvn pno12 d. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1047 Page 491
8809 Admire the height, and depth of Divine Love, and consider what an ingratitude it would be, Admire the height, and depth of Divine Love, and Consider what an ingratitude it would be, np1 dt n1, cc n1 pp-f j-jn n1, cc vvb r-crq dt n1 pn31 vmd vbi, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1047 Page 491
8810 if any of us should now like Israel, Ezek. 16. 15. Trust in your own beauty, if any of us should now like Israel, Ezekiel 16. 15. Trust in your own beauty, cs d pp-f pno12 vmd av av-j np1, np1 crd crd vvb p-acp po22 d n1, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1047 Page 491
8811 and play the Harlot• ▪ and pour out fornications on every one that passeth by. and play the Harlot• ▪ and pour out fornications on every one that passes by. cc vvi dt np1 ▪ cc vvb av n2 p-acp d pi cst vvz p-acp. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1047 Page 491
8812 Bestow our hearts, our love, and affections upon any objects contrary to him, beneath, and besides him; Bestow our hearts, our love, and affections upon any objects contrary to him, beneath, and beside him; vvb po12 n2, po12 n1, cc n2 p-acp d n2 j-jn p-acp pno31, a-acp, cc p-acp pno31; (42) sermon (DIV2) 1047 Page 491
8813 whether it be not reasonable that we should be wholly to him, and for him, who are wholly from him, whither it be not reasonable that we should be wholly to him, and for him, who Are wholly from him, cs pn31 vbb xx j cst pns12 vmd vbi av-jn p-acp pno31, cc p-acp pno31, r-crq vbr av-jn p-acp pno31, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1047 Page 491
8814 and are nothing but what we are in him. Thirdly. This notion calleth to the people of God, not to be overmuch disqu•eted, and dejected. and Are nothing but what we Are in him. Thirdly. This notion calls to the people of God, not to be overmuch disqu•eted, and dejected. cc vbr pix cc-acp r-crq pns12 vbr p-acp pno31. ord. d n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, xx pc-acp vbi av vvn, cc vvn. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1047 Page 491
8815 It is one thing to walk humbly, (that is our duty) another thing to walk dejectedly (that is our infirmity;) we have no reason to be proud, It is one thing to walk humbly, (that is our duty) Another thing to walk dejectedly (that is our infirmity;) we have no reason to be proud, pn31 vbz crd n1 pc-acp vvi av-j, (cst vbz po12 n1) j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi av-vvn (cst vbz po12 n1;) pns12 vhb dx n1 pc-acp vbi j, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1048 Page 491
8816 because we are black, nor yet to despond, and be dejected; because in Christs Eyes if we be upright, Because we Are black, nor yet to despond, and be dejected; Because in Christ Eyes if we be upright, c-acp pns12 vbr j-jn, ccx av p-acp vvb, cc vbb vvn; c-acp p-acp npg1 n2 cs pns12 vbb j, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1048 Page 492
8817 if we prepare, and fix our hearts to seek the Lord, we are comely. if we prepare, and fix our hearts to seek the Lord, we Are comely. cs pns12 vvb, cc vvb po12 n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1, pns12 vbr j. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1048 Page 492
8818 We have no reason, because of our blackness, to glory in our selves, but we have reason to rejoice, We have no reason, Because of our blackness, to glory in our selves, but we have reason to rejoice, pns12 vhb dx n1, c-acp pp-f po12 n1, p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n2, cc-acp pns12 vhb n1 pc-acp vvi, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1048 Page 492
8819 and to glory in our comeliness, which though indeed Christs comeliness, yet being pu•upon us, becometh ours. and to glory in our comeliness, which though indeed Christ comeliness, yet being pu•upon us, Becometh ours. cc pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n1, r-crq cs av npg1 n1, av vbg av pno12, vvz png12. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1048 Page 492
8820 A believer hath therefore hath nothing to do, but to see that his interest in Christ be clear, and to see to wash his feet, and he is clean every whit. We have reason to consider our ways, to reflect upon our infirmities, to be humbled for our failings, A believer hath Therefore hath nothing to do, but to see that his Interest in christ be clear, and to see to wash his feet, and he is clean every whit. We have reason to Consider our ways, to reflect upon our infirmities, to be humbled for our failings, dt n1 vhz av vhz pix pc-acp vdi, cc-acp pc-acp vvi cst po31 n1 p-acp np1 vbb j, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp vvi po31 n2, cc pns31 vbz j d n1. pns12 vhb n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po12 n2-vvg, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1048 Page 492
8821 and to walk humbly at all times, in the sense of them, but still to incourage our selves in the Lord our righteousness, to hope in God, and to walk humbly At all times, in the sense of them, but still to encourage our selves in the Lord our righteousness, to hope in God, cc pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp d n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32, cc-acp av pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 po12 n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1048 Page 492
8822 and rejoice in Christ, tho we have no confidence in the flesh, either in any priviledges of our birth, or in any works of our own. and rejoice in christ, though we have no confidence in the Flesh, either in any privileges of our birth, or in any works of our own. cc vvb p-acp np1, cs pns12 vhb dx n1 p-acp dt n1, d p-acp d n2 pp-f po12 n1, cc p-acp d n2 pp-f po12 d. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1048 Page 492
8823 Lastly, This Doctrine calleth upon all not to look upon the Spouse of Christ, because she is black. Lastly, This Doctrine calls upon all not to look upon the Spouse of christ, Because she is black. ord, d n1 vvz p-acp d xx pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp pns31 vbz j-jn. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1049 Page 492
8824 They are the words of our Spouse, following in the next verse, but the proper application of what she saith in this verse, the use which she desireth her Brethren to make of this her imperfect and black state. They Are the words of our Spouse, following in the next verse, but the proper application of what she Says in this verse, the use which she Desires her Brothers to make of this her imperfect and black state. pns32 vbr dt n2 pp-f po12 n1, vvg p-acp dt ord n1, cc-acp dt j n1 pp-f r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp d n1, dt n1 r-crq pns31 vvz po31 n2 pc-acp vvi pp-f d po31 j cc j-jn n1. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1049 Page 492
8825 Something (God willing ▪) shall be spoken hereafter more largely for the explication of those wo•d•, Something (God willing ▪) shall be spoken hereafter more largely for the explication of those wo•d•, np1 (np1 vvg ▪) vmb vbi vvn av n1 av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1049 Page 492
8826 then the streightness of my time will now allow. then the straightness of my time will now allow. cs dt n1 pp-f po11 n1 vmb av vvi. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1049 Page 492
8827 I shall therefore reserve the fuller explication of this duty, until I come to the next verse, I shall Therefore reserve the fuller explication of this duty, until I come to the next verse, pns11 vmb av vvi dt jc n1 pp-f d n1, c-acp pns11 vvb p-acp dt ord n1, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1049 Page 492
8828 and shall give you but a short tast and specimen of what I shall then more fully inlarge upon. and shall give you but a short taste and specimen of what I shall then more Fully enlarge upon. cc vmb vvi pn22 p-acp dt j n1 cc n2 pp-f r-crq pns11 vmb av av-dc av-j vvi p-acp. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1049 Page 492
8829 1. We ought not to look upon the Spouse of Christ in these circumstances with a supercilious, scornful, and censorious Eye. The Eye is the O•gan of the body, by which the Soul first taketh the cognisa•ce of a thing, and is suitably affected; 1. We ought not to look upon the Spouse of christ in these Circumstances with a supercilious, scornful, and censorious Eye. The Eye is the O•gan of the body, by which the Soul First Takes the cognisa•ce of a thing, and is suitably affected; crd pns12 vmd xx pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n2 p-acp dt j, j, cc j n1. dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp r-crq dt n1 ord vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vbz av-j vvn; (42) sermon (DIV2) 1050 Page 492
8830 there are two false rules by which we judge of persons. 1. When we judge of them by particular actions. there Are two false rules by which we judge of Persons. 1. When we judge of them by particular actions. pc-acp vbr crd j n2 p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb pp-f n2. crd c-crq pns12 vvb pp-f pno32 p-acp j n2. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1050 Page 492
8831 2, When we judge of them by external ac•idents; 2, When we judge of them by external ac•idents; crd, c-crq pns12 vvb pp-f pno32 p-acp j n2; (42) sermon (DIV2) 1050 Page 492
8832 the first of them indeed is more proper then the latter, because they are the fruit of the Soul, the other are forreign, and adventitious; the First of them indeed is more proper then the latter, Because they Are the fruit of the Soul, the other Are foreign, and adventitious; dt ord pp-f pno32 av vbz av-dc j cs dt d, c-acp pns32 vbr dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt j-jn vbr j, cc j; (42) sermon (DIV2) 1050 Page 492
8833 neither of them are a safe rule of Judgment; neither of them Are a safe Rule of Judgement; av-dx pp-f pno32 vbr av j n1 pp-f n1; (42) sermon (DIV2) 1050 Page 492
8834 not the former, because none is to be denominated from single, and particular acts, and this the Philosopher will teach us, not the former, Because none is to be denominated from single, and particular acts, and this the Philosopher will teach us, xx dt j, c-acp pix vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp j, cc j n2, cc d dt n1 vmb vvi pno12, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1050 Page 492
8835 and indeed if this rule of judgment should be true, what judgment must have passed upon Lot, Noah, Abraham, Jacob, Job, David, P•te•, all the most eminent ▪ Servants of God, whose names are upon Sacred Record, they were all guilty of irregular acts. and indeed if this Rule of judgement should be true, what judgement must have passed upon Lot, Noah, Abraham, Jacob, Job, David, P•te•, all the most eminent ▪ Servants of God, whose names Are upon Sacred Record, they were all guilty of irregular acts. cc av cs d n1 pp-f n1 vmd vbi j, r-crq n1 vmb vhi vvn p-acp n1, np1, np1, np1, np1, np1, np1, d dt av-ds j ▪ n2 pp-f np1, rg-crq n2 vbr p-acp j n1, pns32 vbdr d j pp-f j n2. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1050 Page 492
8836 Not the latter, for it is not that which is accidental to a man, but that which proceedeth from him that defileth a man. Not the latter, for it is not that which is accidental to a man, but that which Proceedeth from him that Defileth a man. xx dt d, c-acp pn31 vbz xx d r-crq vbz j p-acp dt n1, cc-acp cst r-crq vvz p-acp pno31 cst vvz dt n1. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1050 Page 493
8837 Take therefore heed of a censorious scornful Eye, when you look upon the People of God in their blackness, consider, that you also may be tempted, that although you now stand, yet you may fall. Take Therefore heed of a censorious scornful Eye, when you look upon the People of God in their blackness, Consider, that you also may be tempted, that although you now stand, yet you may fallen. vvb av n1 pp-f dt j j n1, c-crq pn22 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po32 n1, vvb, cst pn22 av vmb vbi vvn, cst cs pn22 av vvb, av pn22 vmb vvi. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1050 Page 493
8838 2. Look not upon her with a pleased, and satisfied Eye. The Eye is that Organ of the Booy, which giveth the Soul delight, content, pleasure, 2. Look not upon her with a pleased, and satisfied Eye. The Eye is that Organ of the Booy, which gives the Soul delight, content, pleasure, crd n1 xx p-acp pno31 p-acp dt vvd, cc j-vvn n1. dt n1 vbz d n1 pp-f dt np1, r-crq vvz dt n1 n1, n1, n1, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1051 Page 493
8839 and satisfaction in the object, Psal. 92. v. 11. Mine Eye also shall see my desire upon mine Enemies. and satisfaction in the Object, Psalm 92. v. 11. Mine Eye also shall see my desire upon mine Enemies. cc n1 p-acp dt n1, np1 crd n1 crd po11 n1 av vmb vvi po11 n1 p-acp po11 n2. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1051 Page 493
8840 We have naughty, and corrupt hearts, ready to take a secret delight and pleasure in the slips and failings of our Brethren, let this be far from you, either to rejoice in the real blackness (the failings, We have naughty, and corrupt hearts, ready to take a secret delight and pleasure in the slips and failings of our Brothers, let this be Far from you, either to rejoice in the real blackness (the failings, pns12 vhb j, cc j n2, j pc-acp vvi dt j-jn n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n2 cc n2-vvg pp-f po12 n2, vvb d vbi av-j p-acp pn22, av-d pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1 (dt n2-vvg, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1051 Page 493
8841 and miscarriages) of any, whose general conversation is not unworthy of the Gospel, or to rejoice in any of their afflictions, we are to weep with those that weep, not to rejoice, and miscarriages) of any, whose general Conversation is not unworthy of the Gospel, or to rejoice in any of their afflictions, we Are to weep with those that weep, not to rejoice, cc n2) pp-f d, rg-crq j n1 vbz xx j pp-f dt n1, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp d pp-f po32 n2, pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp d cst vvb, xx pc-acp vvi, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1051 Page 493
8842 when we see our Brethren weep. when we see our Brothers weep. c-crq pns12 vvb po12 n2 vvi. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1051 Page 493
8843 The first rejoicing is opposite to your duty, with respect to the honour of God, which suffereth by others sins as well as our own. The First rejoicing is opposite to your duty, with respect to the honour of God, which suffers by Others Sins as well as our own. dt ord n-vvg vbz j-jn p-acp po22 n1, p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vvz p-acp ng1-jn n2 c-acp av c-acp po12 d. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1051 Page 493
8844 The second is eminently contrary to that love, and fellow-feeling, and compassion which we owe unto our Brethren. The second is eminently contrary to that love, and fellow-feeling, and compassion which we owe unto our Brothers. dt ord vbz av-j j-jn p-acp d n1, cc n1, cc n1 r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp po12 n2. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1051 Page 493
8845 Thirdly, look not upon them, so as to take out a copy for your imitation. Thirdly, look not upon them, so as to take out a copy for your imitation. ord, vvb xx p-acp pno32, av c-acp pc-acp vvi av dt n1 p-acp po22 n1. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1052 Page 493
8846 Rocks stand up in the Sea, and lights stand upon the Land, to give Ships notice of Rocks and Sands, not that Mariners should run upon them, Rocks stand up in the Sea, and lights stand upon the Land, to give Ships notice of Rocks and Sands, not that Mariners should run upon them, n2 vvb a-acp p-acp dt n1, cc n2 vvb p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi n2 n1 pp-f n2 cc n2, xx d n2 vmd vvi p-acp pno32, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1052 Page 493
8847 but that they may avoid them. but that they may avoid them. cc-acp cst pns32 vmb vvi pno32. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1052 Page 493
8848 for this end also are the failings and sins of Gods People Recorded in Holy Writ. for this end also Are the failings and Sins of God's People Recorded in Holy Writ. p-acp d n1 av vbr dt n2-vvg cc n2 pp-f ng1 n1 vvn p-acp j vvn. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1052 Page 493
8849 When you see a Child of God black, either through some sinful failing, or through some sharp trial of affliction, look upon him as wistly as you will, to move your pity, your Bowels of compassion, When you see a Child of God black, either through Some sinful failing, or through Some sharp trial of affliction, look upon him as wistly as you will, to move your pity, your Bowels of compassion, c-crq pn22 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 j-jn, av-d p-acp d j vvg, cc p-acp d j n1 pp-f n1, vvb p-acp pno31 c-acp av c-acp pn22 vmb, pc-acp vvi po22 n1, po22 n2 pp-f n1, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1052 Page 493
8850 and tears, to excite in you the Spirit of Prayer, and supplication on his behalf, to quicken you to use all means in your power to help him up, and tears, to excite in you the Spirit of Prayer, and supplication on his behalf, to quicken you to use all means in your power to help him up, cc n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22 dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 p-acp po31 n1, pc-acp vvi pn22 pc-acp vvi d n2 p-acp po22 n1 pc-acp vvi pno31 a-acp, (42) sermon (DIV2) 1052 Page 493
8851 and to restore him in the Spirit of meekness, but take heed of copying out his failings. and to restore him in the Spirit of meekness, but take heed of copying out his failings. cc p-acp vvb pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp vvi n1 pp-f vvg av po31 n2-vvg. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1052 Page 493
8852 But I shall speak more fully to these things hereafter, when I come to the next verse. But I shall speak more Fully to these things hereafter, when I come to the next verse. p-acp pns11 vmb vvi av-dc av-j p-acp d n2 av, c-crq pns11 vvb p-acp dt ord n1. (42) sermon (DIV2) 1052 Page 493
8853 Sermon XXXIV. Cant. 1. 5. I am black but comely: O you Daughters of Hierusalem, as the Tents of Kedar, as the Curtains of Solomon. Sermon XXXIV. Cant 1. 5. I am black but comely: Oh you Daughters of Jerusalem, as the Tents of Kedar, as the Curtains of Solomon. n1 crd. np1 crd crd pns11 vbm j-jn p-acp j: uh pn22 n2 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1052 Page 494
8854 YOU have heard me discoursing the first and second Propositions which I observed from this Text, I shall now discourse the third, YOU have herd me discoursing the First and second Propositions which I observed from this Text, I shall now discourse the third, pn22 vhb vvn pno11 vvg dt ord cc ord n2 r-crq pns11 vvd p-acp d n1, pns11 vmb av vvi dt ord, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1053 Page 494
8855 and fourth, (for I shall handle them together, as I did the 2 former.) Take them thus. and fourth, (for I shall handle them together, as I did the 2 former.) Take them thus. cc ord, (c-acp pns11 vmb vvi pno32 av, c-acp pns11 vdd dt crd j.) vvb pno32 av. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1053 Page 494
8856 As it is the duty of the believer to confess, own, and acknowledg his or her failings, As it is the duty of the believer to confess, own, and acknowledge his or her failings, p-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi, d, cc vvi po31 cc po31 n2-vvg, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1054 Page 494
8857 and infirmities, so he ought also at other times to own, and acknowledge his graces, and beauties. and infirmities, so he ought also At other times to own, and acknowledge his graces, and beauty's. cc n2, av pns31 vmd av p-acp j-jn n2 p-acp d, cc vvi po31 n2, cc n2. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1054 Page 494
8858 You see here are two Propositions. 1. Godly Men, and Women will, and ought at sometimes to acknowledge their corruptions, blackness and infirmities. 2. That they ought also at other times, to own and acknowledge their graces, and beauty. You see Here Are two Propositions. 1. Godly Men, and Women will, and ought At sometime to acknowledge their corruptions, blackness and infirmities. 2. That they ought also At other times, to own and acknowledge their graces, and beauty. pn22 vvb av vbr crd n2. crd j n2, cc n2 vmb, cc vmd p-acp av pc-acp vvi po32 n2, n1 cc n2. crd cst pns32 vmd av p-acp j-jn n2, pc-acp vvi cc vvi po32 n2, cc n1. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1055 Page 494
8859 The Spouse doth both in one breath, I am (saith she) black, but comely. The handling of this Proposition will lead me to the discoursing of 2 Questions, or Cases of Conscience. I begin with the first. The Spouse does both in one breath, I am (Says she) black, but comely. The handling of this Proposition will led me to the discoursing of 2 Questions, or Cases of Conscience. I begin with the First. dt n1 vdz d p-acp crd n1, pns11 vbm (vvz pns31) j-jn, p-acp j. dt n-vvg pp-f d n1 vmb vvi pno11 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f crd n2, cc n2 pp-f n1. pns11 vvb p-acp dt ord. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1055 Page 494
8860 Qu. In what cases, how, and to whom a conscientious Man or Woman is bound to confess his or her sins? Qu. In what cases, how, and to whom a conscientious Man or Woman is bound to confess his or her Sins? n1 p-acp r-crq n2, c-crq, cc p-acp ro-crq dt j n1 cc n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi po31 cc po31 n2? (43) sermon (DIV2) 1056 Page 494
8861 Ans. 1. Ʋpon all occasions, and at all times, he is bound to confess all his sins unto God. Ans. 1. Ʋpon all occasions, and At all times, he is bound to confess all his Sins unto God. np1 crd av d n2, cc p-acp d n2, pns31 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi d po31 n2 p-acp np1. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1057 Page 494
8862 Not that the Divine knowledge can be bettered by such a confession, for he who knows what things we have need of before we ask them, knoweth what sins we are guilty of before we confess them, Not that the Divine knowledge can be bettered by such a Confessi, for he who knows what things we have need of before we ask them, Knoweth what Sins we Are guilty of before we confess them, xx d dt j-jn n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d dt n1, c-acp pns31 r-crq vvz r-crq n2 pns12 vhb n1 pp-f c-acp pns12 vvb pno32, vvz r-crq n2 pns12 vbr j pp-f av pns12 vvb pno32, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1057 Page 494
8863 but it is a piece of homage we owe unto God, and a duty which his revealed will hath made, but it is a piece of homage we owe unto God, and a duty which his revealed will hath made, cc-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 pns12 vvb p-acp np1, cc dt n1 r-crq po31 vvn n1 vhz vvn, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1057 Page 494
8864 and declared a medium in order to our obtaining of mercy and forgiveness, 1 Joh. 1. 9. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins. and declared a medium in order to our obtaining of mercy and forgiveness, 1 John 1. 9. If we confess our Sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our Sins. cc vvd dt fw-la p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n-vvg pp-f n1 cc n1, crd np1 crd crd cs pns12 vvb po12 n2, pns31 vbz j cc j pc-acp vvi pno12 po12 n2. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1057 Page 495
8865 There was of old a confession required before the bringing of the Trespass Offering, Num. 5. 6. Consonant to this you will find the practice of all the Servants of God. There was of old a Confessi required before the bringing of the Trespass Offering, Num. 5. 6. Consonant to this you will find the practice of all the Servants of God. a-acp vbds pp-f j dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 vvg, np1 crd crd j p-acp d pn22 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f d dt n2 pp-f np1. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1057 Page 495
8866 I said I will confess my transgressions to the Lord, Psal. 32. 5. Thus you read of the more publick Confessions of Daniel, Ezra, Nehemiah. I said I will confess my transgressions to the Lord, Psalm 32. 5. Thus you read of the more public Confessions of daniel, Ezra, Nehemiah. pns11 vvd pns11 vmb vvi po11 n2 p-acp dt n1, np1 crd crd av pn22 vvb pp-f dt av-dc j n2 pp-f np1, np1, np1. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1057 Page 495
8867 This is on all hands granted as a duty out of question, and to be extended to all, This is on all hands granted as a duty out of question, and to be extended to all, d vbz p-acp d n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 av pp-f n1, cc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1057 Page 495
8868 and all manner of sins, especially in secret Prayer, where no sins ought to be hidden from the Lord, those we know, and all manner of Sins, especially in secret Prayer, where no Sins ought to be hidden from the Lord, those we know, cc d n1 pp-f n2, av-j p-acp j-jn n1, c-crq dx n2 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, d pns12 vvb, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1057 Page 495
8869 and remember ought to be confessed more particularly, others more generally. and Remember ought to be confessed more particularly, Others more generally. cc vvb pi pc-acp vbi vvn av-dc av-j, ng2-jn av-dc av-j. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1057 Page 495
8870 2. There are diverse cases wherein a Christian is obliged to confess his sins unto his Brethren, 2. There Are diverse cases wherein a Christian is obliged to confess his Sins unto his Brothers, crd pc-acp vbr j n2 c-crq dt njp vbz vvn pc-acp vvi po31 n2 p-acp po31 n2, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1058 Page 495
8871 or to such as God hath set over him as his Guides. or to such as God hath Set over him as his Guides. cc p-acp d c-acp np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno31 c-acp po31 n2. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1058 Page 495
8872 They may all be reduced to three heads, Where 1. The glory of God: Or, 2. The good of his neighbour: They may all be reduced to three Heads, Where 1. The glory of God: Or, 2. The good of his neighbour: pns32 vmb d vbi vvn p-acp crd n2, c-crq crd dt n1 pp-f np1: cc, crd dt j pp-f po31 n1: (43) sermon (DIV2) 1058 Page 495
8873 Or, 3. The good, or peace of his own Soul, may be promoved, or advantaged by such a confession. Or, 3. The good, or peace of his own Soul, may be promoved, or advantaged by such a Confessi. cc, crd dt j, cc n1 pp-f po31 d n1, vmb vbi vvn, cc vvn p-acp d dt n1. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1058 Page 495
8874 I will mention 4 more special cases, in which all, or some of these may be concerned. I will mention 4 more special cases, in which all, or Some of these may be concerned. pns11 vmb vvi crd dc j n2, p-acp r-crq d, cc d pp-f d vmb vbi vvn. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1058 Page 495
8875 1. Where a Christian hath stumbled upon the same stone, and fallen, and by reason of such fall may be under temptations to cast away his confidence in God, and despair of Divine Mercy. 1. Where a Christian hath stumbled upon the same stone, and fallen, and by reason of such fallen may be under temptations to cast away his confidence in God, and despair of Divine Mercy. crd c-crq dt njp vhz vvn p-acp dt d n1, cc vvn, cc p-acp n1 pp-f d n1 vmb vbi p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi av po31 n1 p-acp np1, cc n1 pp-f j-jn n1. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1059 Page 495
8876 In such a case as this, my Brothers peace and spiritual good may probably be promoved by telling him, that even also my foot slipped, In such a case as this, my Brother's peace and spiritual good may probably be promoved by telling him, that even also my foot slipped, p-acp d dt n1 c-acp d, po11 ng1 n1 cc j j vmb av-j vbi vvn p-acp vvg pno31, cst av av po11 n1 vvd, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1059 Page 495
8877 but yet through Grace I was recovered. but yet through Grace I was recovered. cc-acp av p-acp n1 pns11 vbds vvn. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1059 Page 495
8878 In this sense I understand David, confessing his sins, Psal. 51. 13. and praying for the restoring of Gods Salvation. In this sense I understand David, confessing his Sins, Psalm 51. 13. and praying for the restoring of God's Salvation. p-acp d n1 pns11 vvb np1, vvg po31 n2, np1 crd crd cc vvg p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f npg1 n1. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1059 Page 495
8879 Then (saith he) I will teach transgressors thy way, and sinners shall be converted unto thee. Then (Says he) I will teach transgressors thy Way, and Sinners shall be converted unto thee. cs (vvz pns31) pns11 vmb vvi n2 po21 n1, cc n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno21. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1059 Page 495
8880 I will tell others what a great sinner I have been, and how, notwithstanding the multitude, I will tell Others what a great sinner I have been, and how, notwithstanding the multitude, pns11 vmb vvi n2-jn r-crq dt j n1 pns11 vhb vbn, cc c-crq, p-acp dt n1, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1059 Page 495
8881 and greatness of my sins, I found favour with thee, and this shall incourage them to confess their sins, and greatness of my Sins, I found favour with thee, and this shall encourage them to confess their Sins, cc n1 pp-f po11 n2, pns11 vvd n1 p-acp pno21, cc d vmb vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi po32 n2, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1059 Page 495
8882 and humble their Souls before thee, and implore also thy mercy and favour. Thus Christ bids Peter, Luk. 22. 32. When he was converted, strengthen his Brethren. and humble their Souls before thee, and implore also thy mercy and favour. Thus christ bids Peter, Luk. 22. 32. When he was converted, strengthen his Brothers. cc vvi po32 n2 p-acp pno21, cc vvb av po21 n1 cc n1. av np1 vvz np1, np1 crd crd c-crq pns31 vbds vvn, vvb po31 n2. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1059 Page 495
8883 When thou art converted in that Text, is as much, as when thou art recovered from thy fall, When thou art converted in that Text, is as much, as when thou art recovered from thy fallen, c-crq pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp d n1, vbz p-acp av-d, c-acp c-crq pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp po21 n1, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1059 Page 495
8884 how •hould he strengthen his Brethren, but by confessing his fall, and Gods goodness in recovering him, by telling our Brethren, that our circumstances were the same with theirs, how •hould he strengthen his Brothers, but by confessing his fallen, and God's Goodness in recovering him, by telling our Brothers, that our Circumstances were the same with theirs, q-crq vmd pns31 vvi po31 n2, cc-acp p-acp vvg po31 n1, cc npg1 n1 p-acp vvg pno31, p-acp vvg po12 n2, cst po12 n2 vbdr dt d p-acp png32, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1059 Page 495
8885 and how the Lord shewed us mercy, we both direct them what to do, we help their faith, and how the Lord showed us mercy, we both Direct them what to do, we help their faith, cc c-crq dt n1 vvd pno12 n1, pns12 d vvi pno32 r-crq pc-acp vdi, pns12 vvb po32 n1, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1059 Page 495
8886 and confidence in God, and strengthen them in their addresses, and applications to the Throne of Grace. and confidence in God, and strengthen them in their Addresses, and applications to the Throne of Grace. cc n1 p-acp np1, cc vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n2, cc n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1059 Page 495
8887 2. Where any man discerneth that his Brethren are prone to think of him above what they ought to think; 2. Where any man discerneth that his Brothers Are prove to think of him above what they ought to think; crd q-crq d n1 vvz d po31 n2 vbr j pc-acp vvi pp-f pno31 p-acp r-crq pns32 vmd pc-acp vvi; (43) sermon (DIV2) 1060 Page 496
8888 this is that which made Paul forbear his glorying, 2 Cor. 12. 6. Lest (saith he) any man should think of me above what he seeth me to be, and doubtless, this was that which made that great Apostle, this is that which made Paul forbear his glorying, 2 Cor. 12. 6. Lest (Says he) any man should think of me above what he sees me to be, and doubtless, this was that which made that great Apostle, d vbz d r-crq vvd np1 vvb po31 vvg, crd np1 crd crd cs (vvz pns31) d n1 vmd vvi pp-f pno11 p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz pno11 pc-acp vbi, cc av-j, d vbds d r-crq vvd cst j n1, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1060 Page 496
8889 though he sometimes magnified his Office, and the Grace of God bestowed upon him, yet also so oft to vilify himself, though he sometime magnified his Office, and the Grace of God bestowed upon him, yet also so oft to vilify himself, cs pns31 av vvd po31 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f np1 vvn p-acp pno31, av av av av pc-acp vvi px31, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1060 Page 496
8890 as 1 Tim. 1. 13. Who was before a blasphemer, a persecutor, injurious, but obtained mercy, less then the least of all Saints, Eph. 3. 8. One born out of due time; as 1 Tim. 1. 13. Who was before a blasphemer, a persecutor, injurious, but obtained mercy, less then the least of all Saints, Ephesians 3. 8. One born out of due time; c-acp crd np1 crd crd r-crq vbds p-acp dt n1, dt n1, j, cc-acp vvd n1, av-dc cs dt ds pp-f d n2, np1 crd crd crd vvn av pp-f j-jn n1; (43) sermon (DIV2) 1060 Page 496
8891 doubtless this ought to be carefully avoided by us, we ought to take heed, that Gods glory be not given unto us, doubtless this ought to be carefully avoided by us, we ought to take heed, that God's glory be not given unto us, av-j d pi pc-acp vbi av-j vvn p-acp pno12, pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi n1, cst ng1 n1 vbb xx vvn p-acp pno12, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1060 Page 496
8892 and his Grace obscured, or eclipsed, by mens having us in admiration. and his Grace obscured, or eclipsed, by men's having us in admiration. cc po31 n1 vvn, cc vvn, p-acp ng2 vhg pno12 p-acp n1. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1060 Page 496
8893 In such a case a true believer will not be ashamed more then Paul, to own his own sins and blackness. In such a case a true believer will not be ashamed more then Paul, to own his own Sins and blackness. p-acp d dt n1 dt j n1 vmb xx vbi j av-dc cs np1, p-acp d po31 d n2 cc n1. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1060 Page 496
8894 3. A third case is, Where a Christian seeth, that without bringing a scandal upon the Gospel, he may by owning, 3. A third case is, Where a Christian sees, that without bringing a scandal upon the Gospel, he may by owning, crd dt ord n1 vbz, c-crq dt njp vvz, cst p-acp vvg dt n1 p-acp dt n1, pns31 vmb p-acp vvg, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1061 Page 496
8895 and confessing his sins unto men, advance the glory of Gods Free-Grace, and make God to be more admired, and confessing his Sins unto men, advance the glory of God's Free-Grace, and make God to be more admired, cc vvg po31 n2 p-acp n2, vvb dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, cc vvi np1 pc-acp vbi av-dc vvn, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1061 Page 496
8896 and adored in the emanations of it. and adored in the emanations of it. cc vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f pn31. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1061 Page 496
8897 Free-Grace is that which hath made the Child of God what he is, and is therefore the admirable object in the believers Eye, Free-Grace is that which hath made the Child of God what he is, and is Therefore the admirable Object in the believers Eye, n1 vbz d r-crq vhz vvn dt n1 pp-f np1 r-crq pns31 vbz, cc vbz av dt j n1 p-acp dt n2 vvb, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1061 Page 496
8898 and where a Christian seeth an opportunity to predicate that, and advance it in the Eyes of any, he will not lose it, and where a Christian sees an opportunity to predicate that, and advance it in the Eyes of any, he will not loose it, cc c-crq dt njp vvz dt n1 pc-acp vvi d, cc vvi pn31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d, pns31 vmb xx vvi pn31, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1061 Page 496
8899 nor stick at the shaming, and dishonouring himself, so God may have his glory from that shaming of himself. nor stick At the shaming, and Dishonoring himself, so God may have his glory from that shaming of himself. ccx vvi p-acp dt vvg, cc vvg px31, av np1 vmb vhi po31 n1 p-acp d vvg pp-f px31. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1061 Page 496
8900 Now because Free-Grace is never more magnified, then when a multitude of sins are forgiven, Now Because Free-Grace is never more magnified, then when a multitude of Sins Are forgiven, av c-acp n1 vbz av-x av-dc vvn, av c-crq dt n1 pp-f n2 vbr vvn, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1061 Page 496
8901 and a great sinner is received to favour, a good Christian (observing circumstances) where they will fit this end, will not spare this acknowledgment, and a great sinner is received to favour, a good Christian (observing Circumstances) where they will fit this end, will not spare this acknowledgment, cc dt j n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1, dt j njp (vvg n2) c-crq pns32 vmb vvi d n1, vmb xx vvi d n1, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1061 Page 496
8902 though it tendeth to his own shame, and dishonour. So that God may be glorified, he is content to take shame to himself. though it tendeth to his own shame, and dishonour. So that God may be glorified, he is content to take shame to himself. cs pn31 vvz p-acp po31 d n1, cc n1. av cst np1 vmb vbi vvn, pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp px31. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1061 Page 496
8903 I say observing circumstances, and indeed the chief circumstance to be observed, is the reputation of Religion. He will therefore decline it in the presence of profane and ungodly men, who would make an ill use of such discourse, to blaspheme the good, and holy ways of God. I say observing Circumstances, and indeed the chief circumstance to be observed, is the reputation of Religion. He will Therefore decline it in the presence of profane and ungodly men, who would make an ill use of such discourse, to Blaspheme the good, and holy ways of God. pns11 vvb vvg n2, cc av dt j-jn n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, vbz dt n1 pp-f n1. pns31 vmb av vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j cc j n2, r-crq vmd vvi dt j-jn n1 pp-f d n1, pc-acp vvi dt j, cc j n2 pp-f np1. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1061 Page 496
8904 Thus David refrained from good talk whiles the wicked were in sight, Psa. 39. v. 1, 2. Confession of our sins one to another called for, Jam. 5. 16, 17. is one of those holy things which must not be cast before Dogs, one of those Pearls, which must not be thrown before Swine. Thus you shall observe in St. Paul, that in that part of his Epistles, where he writeth with reference to the Saints, he openeth himself, Thus David refrained from good talk while the wicked were in sighed, Psa. 39. v. 1, 2. Confessi of our Sins one to Another called for, Jam. 5. 16, 17. is one of those holy things which must not be cast before Dogs, one of those Pearls, which must not be thrown before Swine. Thus you shall observe in Saint Paul, that in that part of his Epistles, where he Writeth with Referente to the Saints, he Openeth himself, av np1 vvd p-acp j n1 cs dt j vbdr p-acp n1, np1 crd n1 crd, crd n1 pp-f po12 n2 crd p-acp n-jn vvn p-acp, np1 crd crd, crd vbz pi pp-f d j n2 r-crq vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp n2, crd pp-f d n2, r-crq vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp n1. av pn22 vmb vvi p-acp n1 np1, cst p-acp d n1 pp-f po31 n2, c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2, pns31 vvz px31, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1061 Page 496
8905 and layeth himself naked, but where he speaketh of himself with relation to the false Apostles, there he magnifieth his Office. and Layeth himself naked, but where he speaks of himself with Relation to the false Apostles, there he magnifieth his Office. cc vvz px31 j, cc-acp c-crq pns31 vvz pp-f px31 p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n2, a-acp pns31 vvz po31 n1. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1061 Page 497
8906 4. A fourth case is, where a Child of God can probably judge, that by his confession of his sin, 4. A fourth case is, where a Child of God can probably judge, that by his Confessi of his since, crd dt ord n1 vbz, c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb av-j vvi, cst p-acp po31 n1 pp-f po31 n1, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1062 Page 497
8907 and owning of his blackness before men, he may be advantaged by their counsels, or by their prayers. and owning of his blackness before men, he may be advantaged by their Counsels, or by their Prayers. cc vvg pp-f po31 n1 p-acp n2, pns31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp po32 n2, cc p-acp po32 n2. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1062 Page 497
8908 There are two ways by which a Christian may be advantaged by the confession of his sins unto men. There Are two ways by which a Christian may be advantaged by the Confessi of his Sins unto men. pc-acp vbr crd n2 p-acp r-crq dt np1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2 p-acp n2. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1062 Page 497
8909 1. With respect to the obtaining of his pardon. 2. With respect to his peace, or the obtaining a sense of his pardon. 1. With respect to the obtaining of his pardon. 2. With respect to his peace, or the obtaining a sense of his pardon. crd p-acp n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po31 n1. crd p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc dt vvg dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1062 Page 497
8910 1. I say with respect to his obtaining pardon. 1. I say with respect to his obtaining pardon. crd pns11 vvb p-acp n1 p-acp po31 vvg n1. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1063 Page 497
8911 Not that it is in the power of man to pardon sin, he only can discharge a debt, to whom it is owing. Not that it is in the power of man to pardon since, he only can discharge a debt, to whom it is owing. xx d pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi n1, pns31 av-j vmb vvi dt n1, p-acp ro-crq pn31 vbz vvg. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1063 Page 497
8912 Sin is a debt to the justice of God, and who but God can remit this debt? It is not in the power of Pope, or Priest, or Minister, to pardon sins, since is a debt to the Justice of God, and who but God can remit this debt? It is not in the power of Pope, or Priest, or Minister, to pardon Sins, n1 vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc r-crq p-acp np1 vmb vvi d n1? pn31 vbz xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1, cc vvi, pc-acp vvi n2, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1063 Page 497
8913 or grant absolution to any, but declaratively, he can indeed declare the will of God, to pardon the sins of those that truly repent, and believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, or grant absolution to any, but declaratively, he can indeed declare the will of God, to pardon the Sins of those that truly Repent, and believe in the Lord jesus christ, cc vvb n1 p-acp d, cc-acp av-j, pns31 vmb av vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f d cst av-j vvi, cc vvb p-acp dt n1 np1 np1, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1063 Page 497
8914 but that is all the Minister can do in the remission of sin, the Act is Gods, the Ministers absolution is valid or invalid as the Person doth, but that is all the Minister can do in the remission of since, the Act is God's, the Ministers absolution is valid or invalid as the Person does, cc-acp cst vbz d dt n1 vmb vdi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 vbz ng1, dt n2 n1 vbz j cc j c-acp dt n1 vdz, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1063 Page 497
8915 or doth not truly repent, and truly believe. or does not truly Repent, and truly believe. cc vdz xx av-j vvi, cc av-j vvi. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1063 Page 497
8916 But yet I say the confession of sins, not only to Ministers, but to private Christians, may be of great use and effect ▪ in order to the obtaining of our pardon, by vertue of that promise, 1 Joh. 5. 16. If a man see his Brother sin a sin, which is not unto death, he shall ask, But yet I say the Confessi of Sins, not only to Ministers, but to private Christians, may be of great use and Effect ▪ in order to the obtaining of our pardon, by virtue of that promise, 1 John 5. 16. If a man see his Brother since a since, which is not unto death, he shall ask, p-acp av pns11 vvb dt n1 pp-f n2, xx av-j p-acp n2, p-acp p-acp j np1, vmb vbi pp-f j n1 cc n1 ▪ p-acp n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po12 n1, p-acp n1 pp-f d n1, crd np1 crd crd cs dt n1 vvi po31 n1 n1 dt n1, r-crq vbz xx p-acp n1, pns31 vmb vvi, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1063 Page 497
8917 and give him life who hath not sinned unto death. Now unless we know that our Brother hath sinned, how shall we ask for him, and give him life who hath not sinned unto death. Now unless we know that our Brother hath sinned, how shall we ask for him, cc vvb pno31 n1 r-crq vhz xx vvn p-acp n1. av cs pns12 vvb cst po12 n1 vhz vvn, q-crq vmb pns12 vvi p-acp pno31, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1063 Page 497
8918 and unless we have seen him, how shall we know it, without his own confession of it us. and unless we have seen him, how shall we know it, without his own Confessi of it us. cc cs pns12 vhb vvn pno31, q-crq vmb pns12 vvi pn31, p-acp po31 d n1 pp-f pn31 pno12. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1063 Page 497
8919 2. But secondly, It must also be of great advantage to us with respect to our peace, 2. But secondly, It must also be of great advantage to us with respect to our peace, crd p-acp ord, pn31 vmb av vbi pp-f j n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n1, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1064 Page 497
8920 or sense of pardon, and that is not only (as the other) by obtaining their prayers for us, or sense of pardon, and that is not only (as the other) by obtaining their Prayers for us, cc n1 pp-f n1, cc d vbz xx av-j (c-acp dt n-jn) p-acp vvg po32 n2 p-acp pno12, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1064 Page 497
8921 but also by obtaining their advice and counsel, thus oft-times a Christians owning, and confessing some particular sins, either to a judicious and faithful Minister, but also by obtaining their Advice and counsel, thus ofttimes a Christians owning, and confessing Some particular Sins, either to a judicious and faithful Minister, cc-acp av p-acp vvg po32 n1 cc n1, av av dt np1 vvg, cc vvg d j n2, av-d p-acp dt j cc j n1, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1064 Page 497
8922 or to some judicious, and well experienced Christians, proveth a great ease, and relief to his mind, by their speaking of some word in season, or to Some judicious, and well experienced Christians, Proves a great ease, and relief to his mind, by their speaking of Some word in season, cc p-acp d j, cc av vvn np1, vvz dt j n1, cc n1 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp po32 vvg pp-f d n1 p-acp n1, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1064 Page 497
8923 or by some seasonable advice, and counsel. or by Some seasonable Advice, and counsel. cc p-acp d j n1, cc n1. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1064 Page 497
8924 Now in such a case as this a Christian may be under the same obligation to confess his sins unto men, that every one is to do what is of most proper Spiritual advantage to his Soul. Now in such a case as this a Christian may be under the same obligation to confess his Sins unto men, that every one is to do what is of most proper Spiritual advantage to his Soul. av p-acp d dt n1 c-acp d dt njp vmb vbi p-acp dt d n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n2 p-acp n2, cst d pi vbz pc-acp vdi r-crq vbz pp-f ds j j n1 p-acp po31 n1 (43) sermon (DIV2) 1064 Page 497
8925 3. Lastly. There are some cases wherein a Child of God will own his blackness even b•fore the world. 3. Lastly. There Are Some cases wherein a Child of God will own his blackness even b•fore the world. crd ord. pc-acp vbr d n2 c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vvi po31 n1 av av dt n1. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1065 Page 497
8926 1 When he cannot conceal it without denying the truth. 1 When he cannot conceal it without denying the truth. crd c-crq pns31 vmbx vvi pn31 p-acp vvg dt n1. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1066 Page 497
8927 A Christian is not bound to proclaim his Sin to the men of the world when it may tend to the reproach, A Christian is not bound to proclaim his since to the men of the world when it may tend to the reproach, dt njp vbz xx vvn pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 c-crq pn31 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1066 Page 498
8928 and blaspheming of the name of God, but if the case be so, that he hath failed in their sight, and blaspheming of the name of God, but if the case be so, that he hath failed in their sighed, cc vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc-acp cs dt n1 vbb av, cst pns31 vhz vvn p-acp po32 n1, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1066 Page 498
8929 and they come to the knowledge of it, and charge him with it, they must not tell a lie to cover their own shame. and they come to the knowledge of it, and charge him with it, they must not tell a lie to cover their own shame. cc pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, cc vvb pno31 p-acp pn31, pns32 vmb xx vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi po32 d n1. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1066 Page 498
8930 When Tamar, Gen. 38. 25. sent to her Father in law the Signet, and Bracelets, and Staff, with that message. When Tamar, Gen. 38. 25. sent to her Father in law the Signet, and Bracelets, and Staff, with that message. c-crq np1, np1 crd crd vvn p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1 dt n1, cc n2, cc n1, p-acp d n1. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1066 Page 498
8931 By the man whose these are I am with Child. Discern I pray thee, whose are th•se. By the man whose these Are I am with Child. Discern I pray thee, whose Are th•se. p-acp dt n1 rg-crq d vbr pns11 vbm p-acp n1. n1 pns11 vvb pno21, r-crq vbr j. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1066 Page 498
8932 Judah, acknowledged them, and said she hath been more righteous than I. 2. When the sin is known, and is an eminent injury to our Neighbour. Judah, acknowledged them, and said she hath been more righteous than I. 2. When the since is known, and is an eminent injury to our Neighbour. np1, vvd pno32, cc vvd pns31 vhz vbn av-dc j cs np1 crd c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn, cc vbz dt j n1 p-acp po12 n1. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1066 Page 498
8933 In case of all injuries to men, which are capable of reparation, and satisfaction, satisfaction is necessary in order to Gods pardon, In case of all injuries to men, which Are capable of reparation, and satisfaction, satisfaction is necessary in order to God's pardon, p-acp n1 pp-f d n2 p-acp n2, r-crq vbr j pp-f n1, cc n1, n1 vbz j p-acp n1 p-acp ng1 n1, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1067 Page 498
8934 if we be able to make it, but not confession in all cases. As now suppose a Servant hath stolen from his Master, during his service with him, if we be able to make it, but not Confessi in all cases. As now suppose a Servant hath stolen from his Master, during his service with him, cs pns12 vbb j pc-acp vvi pn31, cc-acp xx n1 p-acp d n2. p-acp av vvb dt n1 vhz vvn p-acp po31 n1, p-acp po31 n1 p-acp pno31, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1067 Page 498
8935 and his Master be one that is an Enemy to Religion, and Godliness; and his Master be one that is an Enemy to Religion, and Godliness; cc po31 n1 vbi crd cst vbz dt n1 p-acp n1, cc n1; (43) sermon (DIV2) 1067 Page 498
8936 afterwards God changeth this Servants heart, he is certainly bound to his ability to make his Master reparation, afterwards God changes this Servants heart, he is Certainly bound to his ability to make his Master reparation, av np1 vvz d n2 n1, pns31 vbz av-j vvn p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 n1, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1067 Page 498
8937 & full satisfaction, but I do not know that he is bound to come to confess it unto him, who probably would make no other use of it, & full satisfaction, but I do not know that he is bound to come to confess it unto him, who probably would make no other use of it, cc j n1, cc-acp pns11 vdb xx vvi cst pns31 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp pno31, r-crq av-j vmd vvi dx j-jn n1 pp-f pn31, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1067 Page 498
8938 then to reproach, and blaspheme the name of God, and that way, and course of Religion, in which he is ingaged. then to reproach, and Blaspheme the name of God, and that Way, and course of Religion, in which he is engaged. av p-acp n1, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, cc d n1, cc n1 pp-f n1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vbz vvn. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1067 Page 498
8939 But in case the thing be known, then confession even to man may be our duty, to take shame to our own Souls, and give glory unto God. But in case the thing be known, then Confessi even to man may be our duty, to take shame to our own Souls, and give glory unto God. p-acp p-acp n1 dt n1 vbb vvn, cs n1 av p-acp n1 vmb vbi po12 n1, pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp po12 d n2, cc vvb n1 p-acp np1. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1067 Page 498
8940 3. Lastly, a Child of God will confess his sin even before Men of the World, where he sees a probable opportunity to do other sinners good by it. 3. Lastly, a Child of God will confess his since even before Men of the World, where he sees a probable opportunity to do other Sinners good by it. crd ord, dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vvi po31 n1 av c-acp n2 pp-f dt n1, c-crq pns31 vvz dt j n1 pc-acp vdi j-jn n2 j p-acp pn31. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1068 Page 498
8941 And this most commonly happeneth when men have been companions in sin, one to, and with another. And this most commonly Happeneth when men have been Sodales in since, one to, and with Another. cc d av-ds av-j vvz c-crq n2 vhb vbn n2 p-acp n1, pi p-acp, cc p-acp j-jn. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1068 Page 498
8942 When men have been companions one to another, in Drunkenness, These, Sabbathbreaking, or any other course of sinning. When men have been Sodales one to Another, in drunkenness, These, Sabbath breaking, or any other course of sinning. c-crq n2 vhb vbn n2 crd p-acp n-jn, p-acp n1, d, n1, cc d j-jn n1 pp-f vvg. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1068 Page 498
8943 A good man may sometimes probably judge that his owni•g and confessing with tears, to his old Companions, his fellowship with them in sinning, may probably invite them to a fellowship with him, in a consideration of his or their ways, in a sense of, A good man may sometime probably judge that his owni•g and confessing with tears, to his old Sodales, his fellowship with them in sinning, may probably invite them to a fellowship with him, in a consideration of his or their ways, in a sense of, dt j n1 vmb av av-j vvi cst po31 n1 cc vvg p-acp n2, p-acp po31 j n2, po31 n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp vvg, vmb av-j vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno31, p-acp dt n1 pp-f png31 cc po32 n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1068 Page 498
8944 and godly sorrow for their sins, and if he hath any such hopes, any such prospect, he will confess his blackness even to them. and godly sorrow for their Sins, and if he hath any such hope's, any such prospect, he will confess his blackness even to them. cc j n1 p-acp po32 n2, cc cs pns31 vhz d d n2, d d n1, pns31 vmb vvi po31 n1 av p-acp pno32. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1068 Page 498
8945 Thus I find some Divines interpreting that, Jam. 5. 15. Confess your sins one to another. Thus I find Some Divines interpreting that, Jam. 5. 15. Confess your Sins one to Another. av pns11 vvb d n2-jn n-vvg cst, np1 crd crd vvb po22 n2 crd p-acp n-jn. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1068 Page 498
8946 That those who have been colleagues, and companions in sin one to another, should confess and bewail their sins each to other, That those who have been colleagues, and Sodales in since one to Another, should confess and bewail their Sins each to other, cst d r-crq vhb vbn n2, cc n2 p-acp n1 crd p-acp n-jn, vmd vvi cc vvi po32 n2 d p-acp n-jn, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1068 Page 498
8947 tho I must confess I rather think that Text is to be understood of intimate, serious Christians, confessing their sins freely one to another, in order to the obtaining of the benefit of each others prayers, though I must confess I rather think that Text is to be understood of intimate, serious Christians, confessing their Sins freely one to Another, in order to the obtaining of the benefit of each Others Prayers, cs pns11 vmb vvi pno11 av-c vvb d n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f vvi, j np1, vvg po32 n2 av-j pi p-acp n-jn, p-acp n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n2-jn n2, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1068 Page 499
8948 because of what follows, And pray one for another. Because of what follows, And pray one for Another. c-acp pp-f r-crq vvz, cc vvb pi p-acp n-jn. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1068 Page 499
8949 These now are those cases and times, in and under which, the Spouse of Christ will confess and acknowledge that she is black, black through the prevailings of sin and corruption. These now Are those cases and times, in and under which, the Spouse of christ will confess and acknowledge that she is black, black through the prevailings of since and corruption. np1 av vbr d n2 cc n2, p-acp cc p-acp r-crq, dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vvi cc vvi cst pns31 vbz j-jn, j-jn p-acp dt n2-vvg pp-f n1 cc n1. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1069 Page 499
8950 Of this Confession of sins we have plentiful instances in Scripture, both of such as were more publick, and such as were more p•ivate; it is brought as one argument to prove the Holy Scriptures to be no humane Writings, Of this Confessi of Sins we have plentiful instances in Scripture, both of such as were more public, and such as were more p•ivate; it is brought as one argument to prove the Holy Scriptures to be no humane Writings, pp-f d n1 pp-f n2 pns12 vhb j n2 p-acp n1, d pp-f d c-acp vbdr dc j, cc d c-acp vbdr dc j; pn31 vbz vvn p-acp crd n1 pc-acp vvi dt j n2 pc-acp vbi dx j n2-vvg, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1070 Page 499
8951 but the Word of God, and that holy men wrote, as they were inspired by God, that they have published their own failings, and made their own sins to stand upon Record to Posterity, which is not the way of ordinary Writers, who commonly write for their own honour and praise. but the Word of God, and that holy men wrote, as they were inspired by God, that they have published their own failings, and made their own Sins to stand upon Record to Posterity, which is not the Way of ordinary Writers, who commonly write for their own honour and praise. cc-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc cst j n2 vvd, c-acp pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp np1, cst pns32 vhb vvn po32 d n2-vvg, cc vvd po32 d n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 p-acp n1, r-crq vbz xx dt n1 pp-f j n2, r-crq av-j vvb p-acp po32 d n1 cc n1. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1070 Page 499
8952 Besides the Scripture instances, we have it in the daily practice of Gods people, not only in their dayly prayers they put up to Almighty God; Beside the Scripture instances, we have it in the daily practice of God's people, not only in their daily Prayers they put up to Almighty God; p-acp dt n1 n2, pns12 vhb pn31 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n1, xx av-j p-acp po32 j n2 pns32 vvd a-acp p-acp j-jn np1; (43) sermon (DIV2) 1070 Page 499
8953 but in their more private converses, with Ministers, and with fellow Christians, which are very full of these confessions, and abasements of themselves. but in their more private converses, with Ministers, and with fellow Christians, which Are very full of these confessions, and abasements of themselves. cc-acp p-acp po32 av-dc j vvz, p-acp n2, cc p-acp n1 np1, r-crq vbr av j pp-f d n2, cc n2 pp-f px32. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1070 Page 499
8954 This freedom of Gods People in owning, and acknowledging their blackness, proceedeth from several causes. 1. The Souls humiliation before it be brought home to Christ. This freedom of God's People in owning, and acknowledging their blackness, Proceedeth from several Causes. 1. The Souls humiliation before it be brought home to christ. d n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp vvg, cc vvg po32 n1, vvz p-acp j n2. crd dt n2 n1 p-acp pn31 vbb vvn av-an p-acp np1. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1071 Page 499
8955 The Soul being enlightned by the Spirit of Grace, seeth the vileness, and filthiness of its own heart to that degree, that it is ashamed, The Soul being enlightened by the Spirit of Grace, sees the vileness, and filthiness of its own heart to that degree, that it is ashamed, dt n1 vbg vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvz dt n1, cc n1 pp-f po31 d n1 p-acp d n1, cst pn31 vbz j, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1071 Page 499
8956 and thinks that it cannot abase itself enough in the sight of God, and from this disposition of the Soul to abhor, loath, and thinks that it cannot abase itself enough in the sighed of God, and from this disposition of the Soul to abhor, loath, cc vvz cst pn31 vmbx vvi px31 d p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi, j, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1071 Page 499
8957 and shame itself, proceedeth this freedom, & willingness in the Soul upon all occasions (with respect had to Christian prudence) to vilify itself by the confession of its own blackness and infirmity. and shame itself, Proceedeth this freedom, & willingness in the Soul upon all occasions (with respect had to Christian prudence) to vilify itself by the Confessi of its own blackness and infirmity. cc n1 px31, vvz d n1, cc n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n2 (p-acp n1 vhd p-acp np1 n1) pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1 cc n1. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1071 Page 499
8958 2. It proceedeth also from the habit of humility given to, and wrought in the heart of every believer; 2. It Proceedeth also from the habit of humility given to, and wrought in the heart of every believer; crd pn31 vvz av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp, cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1; (43) sermon (DIV2) 1072 Page 499
8959 this is one of the perfections of the new Creature, it differeth from the other little more then as the d•sposition from the habit. This teacheth the Soul at all times a mean and low opinion of itself. this is one of the perfections of the new Creature, it differeth from the other little more then as the d•sposition from the habit. This Teaches the Soul At all times a mean and low opinion of itself. d vbz pi pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt j n1, pn31 vvz p-acp dt n-jn av-j av-dc cs c-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1. d vvz dt n1 p-acp d n2 dt j cc j n1 pp-f px31. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1072 Page 499
8960 The Hypocrite is alwaies proud, and looks upon all his gifts, and good actions with a multiplying glass, which makes them appear more then they are, and greater then they are. The Hypocrite is always proud, and looks upon all his Gifts, and good actions with a multiplying glass, which makes them appear more then they Are, and greater then they Are. dt n1 vbz av j, cc vvz p-acp d po31 n2, cc j n2 p-acp dt j-vvg n1, r-crq vvz pno32 vvi av-dc cs pns32 vbr, cc jc cs pns32 vbr. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1072 Page 499
8961 The humble Soul looks upon all as less. The humble Soul looks upon all as less. dt j n1 vvz p-acp d a-acp av-dc. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1072 Page 499
8962 In me (saith Paul) there dwelleth no good thing? Hence he can hardly be heard to say any thing but in diminution, and defamation of himself. In me (Says Paul) there dwells no good thing? Hence he can hardly be herd to say any thing but in diminution, and defamation of himself. p-acp pno11 (vvz np1) pc-acp vvz dx j n1? av pns31 vmb av vbi vvn pc-acp vvi d n1 cc-acp p-acp n1, cc n1 pp-f px31. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1072 Page 499
8963 3. It proceeds also from this Souls more perfect understanding the mark of perfection. 3. It proceeds also from this Souls more perfect understanding the mark of perfection. crd pn31 vvz av p-acp d n2 av-dc j vvg dt n1 pp-f n1. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1073 Page 499
8997 yet God notwithstanding his knowledge, requiring our acknowledgment, makes the case the same. yet God notwithstanding his knowledge, requiring our acknowledgment, makes the case the same. av np1 p-acp po31 n1, vvg po12 n1, vvz dt n1 dt d. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1076 Page 501
8964 He knoweth better then another, what God requires of him, what degrees of faith, love, zeal, holiness, this makes him a better judge of his own imperfections, He Knoweth better then Another, what God requires of him, what Degrees of faith, love, zeal, holiness, this makes him a better judge of his own imperfections, pns31 vvz av-jc cs j-jn, r-crq np1 vvz pp-f pno31, r-crq n2 pp-f n1, n1, n1, n1, d vvz pno31 dt jc n1 pp-f po31 d n2, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1073 Page 500
8965 and more ready to confess, and bewail them. and more ready to confess, and bewail them. cc av-dc j pc-acp vvi, cc vvi pno32. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1073 Page 500
8966 The Hypocrite and natural man understandeth not the breadth of the Divine Law, what faith, what holiness God requireth of him, he is proud, knowing nothing (as the Apostle speaks of some, 1 Tim. 6. 4.) not only his Pride, prompting him to exalt himself, The Hypocrite and natural man understands not the breadth of the Divine Law, what faith, what holiness God requires of him, he is proud, knowing nothing (as the Apostle speaks of Some, 1 Tim. 6. 4.) not only his Pride, prompting him to exalt himself, dt n1 cc j n1 vvz xx dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, r-crq n1, r-crq n1 np1 vvz pp-f pno31, pns31 vbz j, vvg pix (c-acp dt n1 vvz pp-f d, crd np1 crd crd) xx av-j po31 n1, vvg pno31 pc-acp vvi px31, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1073 Page 500
8967 but his ignorance, knowing nothing as he ought to know it, is the cause of his want of freedom to this duty. but his ignorance, knowing nothing as he ought to know it, is the cause of his want of freedom to this duty. cc-acp po31 n1, vvg pix p-acp pns31 vmd pc-acp vvi pn31, vbz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n1. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1073 Page 500
8968 It is with such a man, as it is with a Sophister in the University. A little knowledge that he hath, puffeth him up; It is with such a man, as it is with a Sophister in the university. A little knowledge that he hath, Puffeth him up; pn31 vbz p-acp d dt n1, c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1. dt j n1 cst pns31 vhz, vvz pno31 a-acp; (43) sermon (DIV2) 1073 Page 500
8969 he thinks he knows all things. he thinks he knows all things. pns31 vvz pns31 vvz d n2. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1073 Page 500
8970 But when he comes to be Master of Arts, to have lookt into Books a little more, But when he comes to be Master of Arts, to have looked into Books a little more, p-acp c-crq pns31 vvz pc-acp vbi n1 pp-f n2, pc-acp vhi vvn p-acp n2 dt av-j av-dc, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1073 Page 500
8971 and to understand the compass of learning a little better, then he complains of his ignorance, and to understand the compass of learning a little better, then he complains of his ignorance, cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f vvg dt j av-jc, cs pns31 vvz pp-f po31 n1, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1073 Page 500
8972 and the small portion of knowledge which he hath. and the small portion of knowledge which he hath. cc dt j n1 pp-f n1 r-crq pns31 vhz. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1073 Page 500
8973 So the man that hath but a mean and imperfect knowledge of the will of God, he is proud, So the man that hath but a mean and imperfect knowledge of the will of God, he is proud, np1 dt n1 cst vhz p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vbz j, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1073 Page 500
8974 and thinketh he knoweth all things; and Thinketh he Knoweth all things; cc vvz pns31 vvz d n2; (43) sermon (DIV2) 1073 Page 500
8975 but when God comes to open his Eyes, and to let him see the mysteries of Divine knowledge, he seeth more duty then he saw before, but when God comes to open his Eyes, and to let him see the Mysteres of Divine knowledge, he sees more duty then he saw before, cc-acp c-crq np1 vvz pc-acp vvi po31 n2, cc pc-acp vvi pno31 vvi dt n2 pp-f j-jn n1, pns31 vvz dc n1 cs pns31 vvd a-acp, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1073 Page 500
8976 and consequently more sin, and more defects in his own Soul: and consequently more since, and more defects in his own Soul: cc av-j av-dc n1, cc av-dc n2 p-acp po31 d n1: (43) sermon (DIV2) 1073 Page 500
8977 There is a vast difference betwixt that knowledge of duty & sin, which is in the heart of a Child of God under the illumination of the Spirit of Grace, There is a vast difference betwixt that knowledge of duty & since, which is in the heart of a Child of God under the illumination of the Spirit of Grace, pc-acp vbz dt j n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, r-crq vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1073 Page 500
8978 and that which is in a Soul not under that special illumination. and that which is in a Soul not under that special illumination. cc cst r-crq vbz p-acp dt n1 xx p-acp d j n1. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1073 Page 500
8979 4. Again a Christians often compuring himself with others, and judging himself by their measures, is often a great cause of this. 4. Again a Christians often compuring himself with Others, and judging himself by their measures, is often a great cause of this. crd av dt np1 av vvg px31 p-acp n2-jn, cc vvg px31 p-acp po32 n2, vbz av dt j n1 pp-f d. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1074 Page 500
8980 The natural man ordinarily chuseth companions like unto himself, and judgeth of himself by their measures, seeing himself (as the Pharisee, Luk. 18.) to exceed the Drunkard in temperance, and sobriety. The natural man ordinarily chooseth Sodales like unto himself, and Judgeth of himself by their measures, seeing himself (as the Pharisee, Luk. 18.) to exceed the Drunkard in temperance, and sobriety. dt j n1 av-jn vvz n2 av-j p-acp px31, cc vvz pp-f px31 p-acp po32 n2, vvg px31 (c-acp dt np1, np1 crd) p-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp n1, cc n1. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1074 Page 500
8981 The Extortioner in justice, and mercy, the Adulterer in chastity. The Atheist in a formality of dutiness (a form of godliness; The Extortioner in Justice, and mercy, the Adulterer in chastity. The Atheist in a formality of dutiness (a from of godliness; dt n1 p-acp n1, cc n1, dt n1 p-acp n1. dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 (dt n1 pp-f n1; (43) sermon (DIV2) 1074 Page 500
8982 he seeth no blackness in himself to confess, he is Captain of his Form. But now the converted Soul being come to be a companion of those that fear the Lord, he sets before himself the examples of the Saints of God in Holy Writ, he sees no blackness in himself to confess, he is Captain of his Form But now the converted Soul being come to be a Companion of those that Fear the Lord, he sets before himself the Examples of the Saints of God in Holy Writ, pns31 vvz dx n1 p-acp px31 pc-acp vvi, pns31 vbz n1 pp-f po31 np1 p-acp av dt vvn n1 vbg vvn pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f d cst vvb dt n1, pns31 vvz p-acp px31 dt n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp j vvn, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1074 Page 500
9013 confession must not be the meer Sacrifice of the Calves of our lips, but the Sacrifice of a broken, and contrite heart. Confessi must not be the mere Sacrifice of the Calves of our lips, but the Sacrifice of a broken, and contrite heart. n1 vmb xx vbi dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f po12 n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvn, cc j n1. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1078 Page 502
8983 and of those that are yet in the world, that excel in virtue. In the Scripture he reads of the faith of holy Abraham, who believed in hope against hope, not staggering at the promise through unbelies, the patience of Job, who when he had lost all his Estate, all his Children, yet did not speak inadvisedly with his lips, and of those that Are yet in the world, that excel in virtue. In the Scripture he reads of the faith of holy Abraham, who believed in hope against hope, not staggering At the promise through unbelies, the patience of Job, who when he had lost all his Estate, all his Children, yet did not speak inadvisedly with his lips, cc pp-f d cst vbr av p-acp dt n1, cst vvb p-acp n1. p-acp dt n1 pns31 vvz pp-f dt n1 pp-f j np1, r-crq vvd p-acp n1 p-acp n1, xx vvg p-acp dt n1 p-acp n2, dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq c-crq pns31 vhd vvn d po31 n1, d po31 n2, av vdd xx vvi av-j p-acp po31 n2, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1074 Page 500
8984 nor charge God foolishly, he reads of Davids exceeding love, and delight for, and in the law of the Lord. nor charge God foolishly, he reads of Davids exceeding love, and delight for, and in the law of the Lord. ccx n1 np1 av-j, pns31 vvz pp-f npg1 vvg n1, cc vvi p-acp, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1074 Page 500
8985 When he looks amongst his new Companions, he sees in one Christian more tenderness of heart, in another more faith, in a third more zeal, When he looks among his new Sodales, he sees in one Christian more tenderness of heart, in Another more faith, in a third more zeal, c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp po31 j n2, pns31 vvz p-acp crd njp dc n1 pp-f n1, p-acp j-jn n1 n1, p-acp dt ord n1 n1, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1074 Page 501
8986 and activity for God then he can find in himself; hence he cryeth out of his blackness and bewaileth his coming so short of others. and activity for God then he can find in himself; hence he Cries out of his blackness and bewaileth his coming so short of Others. cc n1 p-acp np1 cs pns31 vmb vvi p-acp px31; av pns31 vvz av pp-f po31 n1 cc vvz po31 vvg av j pp-f n2-jn. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1074 Page 501
8987 5. Again he liveth in a daily sense of his wants and defects; My sin saith David, is ever before me, and so his tongue doth but express the inward sense, and apprehensions of his Soul. 5. Again he lives in a daily sense of his Wants and defects; My since Says David, is ever before me, and so his tongue does but express the inward sense, and apprehensions of his Soul. crd av pns31 vvz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n2 cc n2; po11 n1 vvz np1, vbz av p-acp pno11, cc av po31 n1 vdz p-acp vvi dt j n1, cc n2 pp-f po31 n1 (43) sermon (DIV2) 1075 Page 501
8988 6. Lastly, as all such Souls will be sensible of their defects, and wants, so they are continually desirous of an healing of their wounds and a Supply and relief. Which they know confession is the way to obtain. 6. Lastly, as all such Souls will be sensible of their defects, and Wants, so they Are continually desirous of an healing of their wounds and a Supply and relief. Which they know Confessi is the Way to obtain. crd ord, c-acp d d n2 vmb vbi j pp-f po32 n2, cc vvz, av pns32 vbr av-j j pp-f dt n-vvg pp-f po32 n2 cc dt vvb cc n1. r-crq pns32 vvb n1 vbz dt n1 pc-acp vvi. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1076 Page 501
8989 As for confession unto God, the Wise man hath told us Prov. 28 ▪ 13. That he that covereth his sins shall not prosper: As for Confessi unto God, the Wise man hath told us Curae 28 ▪ 13. That he that Covereth his Sins shall not prosper: p-acp p-acp n1 p-acp np1, dt j n1 vhz vvn pno12 np1 crd ▪ crd cst pns31 cst vvz po31 n2 vmb xx vvi: (43) sermon (DIV2) 1076 Page 501
8990 but who so confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy. but who so Confesses and Forsaketh them shall have mercy. cc-acp q-crq av vvz cc vvz pno32 vmb vhi n1. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1076 Page 501
8991 David telleth us, Psal. 32. 3. That when he kept silence, his bones waxed old, through his roaring, all the day, For (saith he) Day and night thine hand was heavy upon me, my moisture is turned into the drought of Summer. David Telleth us, Psalm 32. 3. That when he kept silence, his bones waxed old, through his roaring, all the day, For (Says he) Day and night thine hand was heavy upon me, my moisture is turned into the drought of Summer. np1 vvz pno12, np1 crd crd cst c-crq pns31 vvd n1, po31 n2 vvd j, p-acp po31 n-vvg, d dt n1, c-acp (vvz pns31) n1 cc n1 po21 n1 vbds j p-acp pno11, po11 n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1076 Page 501
8992 What remedy did he find? v. 5. I acknowledged my sin unto thee, I said, I will confess my trangressions unto the Lord and thou forgavest the iniquity of my Sin. Nor was this a particular favour to David but what others may expect upon the like application to God v. 6. For this shall every one that is Godly pray unto thee in a time when thou mayest be found, What remedy did he find? v. 5. I acknowledged my sin unto thee, I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the Lord and thou forgavest the iniquity of my Sin. Nor was this a particular favour to David but what Others may expect upon the like application to God v. 6. For this shall every one that is Godly pray unto thee in a time when thou Mayest be found, q-crq n1 vdd pns31 vvi? n1 crd pns11 vvd po11 vvb p-acp pno21, pns11 vvd, pns11 vmb vvi po11 n2 p-acp dt n1 cc pns21 vv2 dt n1 pp-f po11 np1 ccx vbds d dt j n1 p-acp np1 cc-acp q-crq n2-jn vmb vvi p-acp dt j n1 p-acp np1 n1 crd p-acp d vmb d pi cst vbz j vvb p-acp pno21 p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns21 vm2 vbi vvn, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1076 Page 501
8993 surely in the floods of great waters they shall not come nigh unto him. surely in the floods of great waters they shall not come High unto him. av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n2 pns32 vmb xx vvi av-j p-acp pno31. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1076 Page 501
8994 A Godly man knoweth, that as the hiding of his disease from the Physician, and his wounds from the Chirurgeon is not the way to be cured, A Godly man Knoweth, that as the hiding of his disease from the physician, and his wounds from the Chirurgeon is not the Way to be cured, dt j n1 vvz, cst p-acp dt vvg pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, cc po31 n2 p-acp dt n1 vbz xx dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1076 Page 501
8995 or healed, so neither is the hiding of the nakedness of his Soul f•om God, the way to have it covered; or healed, so neither is the hiding of the nakedness of his Soul f•om God, the Way to have it covered; cc vvn, av av-dx vbz dt vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 n1 np1, dt n1 pc-acp vhi pn31 vvn; (43) sermon (DIV2) 1076 Page 501
8996 for altho in this there be a difference, that our spiritual Physician knoweth our diseases without our discovery of them to him, which the earthly Physician doth not, for although in this there be a difference, that our spiritual physician Knoweth our diseases without our discovery of them to him, which the earthly physician does not, c-acp cs p-acp d pc-acp vbi dt n1, cst po12 j n1 vvz po12 n2 p-acp po12 n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp pno31, r-crq dt j n1 vdz xx, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1076 Page 501
8998 And the reason is much the same for the confessing of our sins especially in some cases to a faithful Minister, or to private Christians. God sent Abraham to Abimelech Gen. 20. 7. For (faith he) he is a Prophet, and he shall pray for thee & thou shalt live. And the reason is much the same for the confessing of our Sins especially in Some cases to a faithful Minister, or to private Christians. God sent Abraham to Abimelech Gen. 20. 7. For (faith he) he is a Prophet, and he shall pray for thee & thou shalt live. cc dt n1 vbz d dt d p-acp dt vvg pp-f po12 n2 av-j p-acp d n2 p-acp dt j n1, cc p-acp j np1. np1 vvd np1 p-acp np1 np1 crd crd p-acp (n1 pns31) pns31 vbz dt n1, cc pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pno21 cc pns21 vm2 vvi. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1076 Page 501
8999 Genes• 20. v. 7 and he sent Jobs friend to Job, Job 42. v. 7. — and (saith he) my servant Job shall pray for you, for him I will accept. Genes• 20. v. 7 and he sent Jobs friend to Job, Job 42. v. 7. — and (Says he) my servant Job shall pray for you, for him I will accept. np1 crd n1 crd cc pns31 vvd n2 n1 p-acp np1, np1 crd n1 crd — cc (vvz pns31) po11 n1 n1 vmb vvi p-acp pn22, p-acp pno31 pns11 vmb vvi. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1076 Page 501
9000 This in the first place lets us see the difference between a Child of God and one who is but a formal hypocrite An hypocrite generally seeth nothing but whiteness in himself. This in the First place lets us see the difference between a Child of God and one who is but a formal hypocrite an hypocrite generally sees nothing but whiteness in himself. d p-acp dt ord n1 vvz pno12 vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc pi r-crq vbz p-acp dt j n1 dt n1 av-j vvz pix cc-acp n1 p-acp px31. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1077 Page 501
9001 Jehu can see, and call Jonadab to see his zeal for the Lord God, but he can see nothing of his own self ends in all that he did. Jehu can see, and call Jonadab to see his zeal for the Lord God, but he can see nothing of his own self ends in all that he did. np1 vmb vvi, cc vvb np1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 np1, cc-acp pns31 vmb vvi pix pp-f po31 d n1 vvz p-acp d cst pns31 vdd. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1077 Page 502
9002 The Church of Laodicea said, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing, tho at the same time she was wretched, miserable, blind and naked. The Church of Laodicea said, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing, though At the same time she was wretched, miserable, blind and naked. dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd, pns11 vbm j, cc vvd p-acp n2-j, cc vhb n1 pp-f pix, av p-acp dt d n1 pns31 vbds j, j, j cc j. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1077 Page 502
9003 On the other side Paul complained that he was the least of the Apostles, not worthy to be called an Apostle, &c. Yet so false are our hearts that there may be hypocrisy even in our confessions of our sin, On the other side Paul complained that he was the least of the Apostles, not worthy to be called an Apostle, etc. Yet so false Are our hearts that there may be hypocrisy even in our confessions of our since, p-acp dt j-jn n1 np1 vvd cst pns31 vbds dt ds pp-f dt n2, xx j pc-acp vbi vvn dt n1, av av av j vbr po12 n2 cst a-acp vmb vbi n1 av p-acp po12 n2 pp-f po12 n1, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1077 Page 502
9004 and blackness, whether to God or to man, we must therefore take heed, both to our design and end in these confessions, and blackness, whither to God or to man, we must Therefore take heed, both to our Design and end in these confessions, cc n1, cs p-acp np1 cc p-acp n1, pns12 vmb av vvi n1, av-d p-acp po12 vvb cc vvb p-acp d n2, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1077 Page 502
9005 and also to the truth and manner of them. and also to the truth and manner of them. cc av p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pno32. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1077 Page 502
9006 The hypocrite never confesseth his blackness, but in hopes, that for his confession he shall be reputed white, The hypocrite never Confesses his blackness, but in hope's, that for his Confessi he shall be reputed white, dt n1 av-x vvz po31 n1, cc-acp p-acp n2, cst p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vmb vbi vvn j-jn, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1077 Page 502
9007 and the praise of men is all that he seeks after. Hence. 2. he doth it without any serious sense of the sin which he confesseth, or heart contrition for it. and the praise of men is all that he seeks After. Hence. 2. he does it without any serious sense of the since which he Confesses, or heart contrition for it. cc dt n1 pp-f n2 vbz d cst pns31 vvz a-acp. av. crd pns31 vdz pn31 p-acp d j n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq pns31 vvz, cc n1 n1 p-acp pn31. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1077 Page 502
9008 A confession of sins which is but a bare recitation, and Enumeration of them, is not that confession which God requireth or accepteth. Secondly. A Confessi of Sins which is but a bore recitation, and Enumeration of them, is not that Confessi which God requires or Accepteth. Secondly. dt n1 pp-f n2 r-crq vbz p-acp dt j n1, cc np1 pp-f pno32, vbz xx d n1 r-crq np1 vvz cc vvz. ord. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1077 Page 502
9009 This calleth to us all for the practice of this duty. This calls to us all for the practice of this duty. np1 vvz p-acp pno12 d p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1078 Page 502
9010 I have shewed you that there is a threefold confession of our sin which is our duty. 1. A confession unto God. 2. U•to the faithfull Ministers and Servants of God. 3. Ʋnto the men of the World. I have showed you that there is a threefold Confessi of our since which is our duty. 1. A Confessi unto God. 2. U•to the faithful Ministers and Servants of God. 3. Ʋnto the men of the World. pns11 vhb vvn pn22 d pc-acp vbz dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1 r-crq vbz po12 n1. crd dt n1 p-acp np1. crd np1 dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f np1. crd np1 dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1078 Page 502
9011 The first is our duty at all times, and under all circumstances and we have nothing to regard as to that, The First is our duty At all times, and under all Circumstances and we have nothing to regard as to that, dt ord vbz po12 n1 p-acp d n2, cc p-acp d n2 cc pns12 vhb pix pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp d, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1078 Page 502
9012 but knowing the matter of confession, keeping a watch upon our hearts, and ways that we may know our errors and the plague of our own hearts, that we do it in such a manner as God hath directed, and prescribed; but knowing the matter of Confessi, keeping a watch upon our hearts, and ways that we may know our errors and the plague of our own hearts, that we do it in such a manner as God hath directed, and prescribed; cc-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f n1, vvg dt n1 p-acp po12 n2, cc n2 cst pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2 cc dt n1 pp-f po12 d n2, cst pns12 vdb pn31 p-acp d dt n1 c-acp np1 vhz vvn, cc vvn; (43) sermon (DIV2) 1078 Page 502
9014 But this is not that of the Text, where the Spouse is not speaking to God, But this is not that of the Text, where the Spouse is not speaking to God, p-acp d vbz xx d pp-f dt n1, c-crq dt n1 vbz xx vvg p-acp np1, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1078 Page 502
9015 but to the daughters of Hierusalem, it is to them the Spouse faith, I am black. In what cases this confession to men is our duty, I have largely shewed you, but to the daughters of Jerusalem, it is to them the Spouse faith, I am black. In what cases this Confessi to men is our duty, I have largely showed you, cc-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, pn31 vbz p-acp pno32 dt n1 n1, pns11 vbm j-jn. p-acp r-crq n2 d n1 p-acp n2 vbz po12 n1, pns11 vhb av-j vvn pn22, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1078 Page 502
9016 as also what advantage may arise from it, both with reference to Gods glory, and the good of our own, and others Souls. as also what advantage may arise from it, both with Referente to God's glory, and the good of our own, and Others Souls. c-acp av q-crq n1 vmb vvi p-acp pn31, av-d p-acp n1 p-acp npg1 n1, cc dt j pp-f po12 d, cc n2-jn n2. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1078 Page 502
9017 I shall onely offer you some few directions for the more advantageous performance of it. I shall only offer you Some few directions for the more advantageous performance of it. pns11 vmb av-j vvi pn22 d d n2 p-acp dt av-dc j n1 pp-f pn31. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1078 Page 502
9018 1. There is a great deal of prudence to be used in the choice of that friend to whom thou doest thus unbosom thy self. 1. Conceal not thy self from that able and faithful Minister of Christ, whom thou hast intrusted with the charge of thy Soul. I am very far from pleading for that auricular confession in the Ear of the Priest, which the Papists make such a stir about. 1. There is a great deal of prudence to be used in the choice of that friend to whom thou dost thus unbosom thy self. 1. Conceal not thy self from that able and faithful Minister of christ, whom thou hast Entrusted with the charge of thy Soul. I am very Far from pleading for that auricular Confessi in the Ear of the Priest, which the Papists make such a stir about. crd pc-acp vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp ro-crq pns21 vd2 av vvi po21 n1. crd vvb xx po21 n1 p-acp d j cc j n1 pp-f np1, ro-crq pns21 vh2 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 pns11 vbm av av-j p-acp vvg p-acp d j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq dt njp2 vvi d dt n1 a-acp. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1079 Page 503
9019 Amongst other supernumerary Sacraments which they have added to those 2 which alone were instituted by Christ, they have one which they call the Sacrament of Penance. In order to which they require in Lent especially, among other supernumerary Sacraments which they have added to those 2 which alone were instituted by christ, they have one which they call the Sacrament of Penance. In order to which they require in Lent especially, p-acp j-jn j n2 r-crq pns32 vhb vvn p-acp d crd r-crq av-j vbdr vvn p-acp np1, pns32 vhb pi r-crq pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f n1. p-acp n1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vvb p-acp vvn av-j, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1079 Page 503
9020 but at other times also a circumstantiated confession of all men and womens particular sins, which being so confessed to the Priest (who is therefore called their confessor) he appointeth them a penance to be done for them, but At other times also a circumstantiated Confessi of all men and women's particular Sins, which being so confessed to the Priest (who is Therefore called their confessor) he appoints them a penance to be done for them, cc-acp p-acp j-jn n2 av dt vvn n1 pp-f d n2 cc ng2 j n2, r-crq vbg av vvn p-acp dt n1 (r-crq vbz av vvn po32 n1) pns31 vvz pno32 dt n1 pc-acp vbi vdn p-acp pno32, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1079 Page 503
9021 and so absolveth them from the guilt of them (as they pretend.) As we know of no Satisfaction to be given for sin, and so absolveth them from the guilt of them (as they pretend.) As we know of no Satisfaction to be given for since, cc av vvz pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32 (c-acp pns32 vvb.) c-acp pns12 vvb pp-f dx n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1079 Page 503
9022 but what is given by the death of Christ (excepting only in cases of wrong done unto men capable of reparation;) Nor of any power in any to forgive sins but only in God, only the Minister may declare what God hath done or will do in cafe of our true repentance and faith: but what is given by the death of christ (excepting only in cases of wrong done unto men capable of reparation;) Nor of any power in any to forgive Sins but only in God, only the Minister may declare what God hath done or will do in cafe of our true Repentance and faith: cc-acp q-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 (vvg av-j p-acp n2 pp-f n-jn vdn p-acp n2 j pp-f n1;) ccx pp-f d n1 p-acp d pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp j p-acp np1, av-j dt n1 vmb vvi r-crq np1 vhz vdn cc vmb vdi p-acp zz pp-f po12 j n1 cc n1: (43) sermon (DIV2) 1079 Page 503
9023 so we know of no incumbent duty upon any Christian to make a particular confession of sin to the Priest, so we know of no incumbent duty upon any Christian to make a particular Confessi of since to the Priest, av pns12 vvb pp-f dx vvn n1 p-acp d np1 pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1079 Page 503
9024 and only judge such particular confession necessary in some particular cases, for the disburthening, and easing of Christians consciences, pressed under the guilt of some particular sins, and only judge such particular Confessi necessary in Some particular cases, for the disburdening, and easing of Christians Consciences, pressed under the guilt of Some particular Sins, cc av-j vvi d j n1 j p-acp d j n2, p-acp dt vvg, cc vvg pp-f np1 n2, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n2, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1079 Page 503
9025 and in such a case an able and faithful Minister of Christ is doubtless the most proper Person to make confession to, both because as by his office he is both an Interpreter of the mind, and in such a case an able and faithful Minister of christ is doubtless the most proper Person to make Confessi to, both Because as by his office he is both an Interpreter of the mind, cc p-acp d dt n1 dt j cc j n1 pp-f np1 vbz av-j dt av-ds j n1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp, d c-acp a-acp p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vbz d dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1079 Page 503
9026 and will of God, and to pray for the People, so he is or ought to be one of a thousand, like Saul, taller then his Brethren by the head, and will of God, and to pray for the People, so he is or ought to be one of a thousand, like Saul, Taller then his Brothers by the head, cc n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp vvb p-acp dt n1, av pns31 vbz cc vmd pc-acp vbi crd pp-f dt crd, av-j np1, jc cs po31 n2 p-acp dt n1, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1079 Page 503
9027 and shoulders in knowledge & gifts of greater knowledge & judgment in the things of God, and shoulders in knowledge & Gifts of greater knowledge & judgement in the things of God, cc n2 p-acp n1 cc n2 pp-f jc n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1079 Page 503
9028 and so more able to minister a word in season. and so more able to minister a word in season. cc av av-dc j pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp n1. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1079 Page 503
9046 This evil ariseth from the needless publication of the sinful failings of professors. This evil arises from the needless publication of the sinful failings of professors. d n-jn vvz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j n2-vvg pp-f n2. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1081 Page 504
9029 It is sad that it cannot be said of all, they are so, but it is to be presumed, that the same wisdom which teacheth every man and woman, to commit the business of his bodily health, to the ablest & most faithful Physitian he can chuse, It is sad that it cannot be said of all, they Are so, but it is to be presumed, that the same Wisdom which Teaches every man and woman, to commit the business of his bodily health, to the Ablest & most faithful physician he can choose, pn31 vbz j cst pn31 vmbx vbi vvn pp-f d, pns32 vbr av, cc-acp pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn, cst dt d n1 r-crq vvz d n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1, p-acp dt js cc av-ds j n1 pns31 vmb vvi, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1079 Page 503
9030 and the concern of his Estate, to the most able & faithful Lawyer he can, will also direct a Christian to commit the far more weighty concerns of his Soul, to the most able and faithfull Minister that he can; and the concern of his Estate, to the most able & faithful Lawyer he can, will also Direct a Christian to commit the Far more weighty concerns of his Soul, to the most able and faithful Minister that he can; cc dt vvb pp-f po31 n1, p-acp dt av-ds j cc j n1 pns31 vmb, vmb av vvi dt njp pc-acp vvi dt av-j av-dc j vvz pp-f po31 n1, p-acp dt av-ds j cc j n1 cst pns31 vmb; (43) sermon (DIV2) 1079 Page 503
9031 nor ought any Christian to be more abridged in his liberty with reference to the latter of far more concernment, nor ought any Christian to be more abridged in his liberty with Referente to the latter of Far more concernment, ccx vmd d np1 pc-acp vbi av-dc vvn p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt d pp-f av-j av-dc n1, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1079 Page 503
9032 then with referenceto the former of far more minute concernment to him, But I say a good Christian having made choice of such a Person he is undoubtedly the fittest Person to confess our sins unto, then with referenceto the former of Far more minute concernment to him, But I say a good Christian having made choice of such a Person he is undoubtedly the Fittest Person to confess our Sins unto, av p-acp av dt j pp-f av-j av-dc n1 n1 p-acp pno31, cc-acp pns11 vvb dt j njp vhg vvn n1 pp-f d dt n1 pns31 vbz av-j dt js n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1079 Page 503
9033 when they lye heavy upon our conscience and we cannot recover our Peace, and that with respect to both the ends of such confession, when they lie heavy upon our conscience and we cannot recover our Peace, and that with respect to both the ends of such Confessi, c-crq pns32 vvb j p-acp po12 n1 cc pns12 vmbx vvi po12 n1, cc cst p-acp n1 p-acp d dt n2 pp-f d n1, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1079 Page 503
9034 whether Prayers for us or Counsel and advice, and that both with respect to the abilityes of such a person, which cannot but be presumed greater in order to the revealing the mind, whither Prayers for us or Counsel and Advice, and that both with respect to the abilities of such a person, which cannot but be presumed greater in order to the revealing the mind, cs n2 p-acp pno12 cc vvb cc n1, cc cst d p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d dt n1, r-crq vmbx p-acp vbi vvn jc p-acp n1 p-acp dt n-vvg dt n1, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1079 Page 504
9035 and will of God to us, and so giving us advice and counsel, and with reference to his Office, he being one whom God hath set over us, and will of God to us, and so giving us Advice and counsel, and with Referente to his Office, he being one whom God hath Set over us, cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12, cc av vvg pno12 n1 cc n1, cc p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vbg pi ro-crq n1 vhz vvn p-acp pno12, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1079 Page 504
9036 and gifted with reference unto us. But set aside the case of a disturbed conscience, not able otherwise to gain peace, and gifted with Referente unto us. But Set aside the case of a disturbed conscience, not able otherwise to gain peace, cc vvd p-acp n1 p-acp pno12. p-acp vvi av dt n1 pp-f dt vvn n1, xx j av pc-acp vvi n1, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1079 Page 504
9037 or some particular cases, upon which cases of conscience, and perplexing questions may arise too hard for a private Christian to answer without some help, I see no need of any particular Confession unto Ministers more then others. or Some particular cases, upon which cases of conscience, and perplexing questions may arise too hard for a private Christian to answer without Some help, I see no need of any particular Confessi unto Ministers more then Others. cc d j n2, p-acp r-crq n2 pp-f n1, cc vvg n2 vmb vvi av av-j c-acp dt j np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1, pns11 vvb dx n1 pp-f d j n1 p-acp n2 av-dc cs n2-jn. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1079 Page 504
9038 2. As to more private Christians. 2. As to more private Christians. crd c-acp p-acp av-dc j np1. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1080 Page 504
9039 I have also shewed you several cases wherein some particular Confessions of sin may be highly expedient, if not necessary. I have also showed you several cases wherein Some particular Confessions of since may be highly expedient, if not necessary. pns11 vhb av vvn pn22 j n2 c-crq d j n2 pp-f n1 vmb vbi av-j j, cs xx j. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1080 Page 504
9040 It must be the care of a good Christian so to manage this duty, that he may attain the ends which he aimeth at in it, without dashing upon such Rocks, It must be the care of a good Christian so to manage this duty, that he may attain the ends which he aimeth At in it, without dashing upon such Rocks, pn31 vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f dt j njp av pc-acp vvi d n1, cst pns31 vmb vvi dt n2 r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp p-acp pn31, p-acp vvg p-acp d n2, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1080 Page 504
9041 as every good, and prudent Christian ought to avoid. To that end, as every good, and prudent Christian ought to avoid. To that end, c-acp d j, cc j njp vmd p-acp vvi. p-acp d n1, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1080 Page 504
9042 1. Christians ought to use so much wisdom as may protect their profession from reproach and scandal, & which may prejudice the repu•e either of themselves, 1. Christians ought to use so much Wisdom as may Pact their profession from reproach and scandal, & which may prejudice the repu•e either of themselves, crd np1 vmd p-acp vvi av d n1 c-acp vmb vvi po32 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, cc r-crq vmb vvi dt n1 av-d pp-f px32, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1081 Page 504
9043 or others walking in the holy ways of God. or Others walking in the holy ways of God. cc n2-jn vvg p-acp dt j n2 pp-f np1. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1081 Page 504
9044 The honour of the Gospel, and profession of it is a great thing, and though we must not commit the least sin, that any such good may come of i•, The honour of the Gospel, and profession of it is a great thing, and though we must not commit the least since, that any such good may come of i•, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc n1 pp-f pn31 vbz dt j n1, cc cs pns12 vmb xx vvi dt ds n1, cst d d j vmb vvi pp-f n1, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1081 Page 504
9045 yet whatsoever prudence we can use to prevent any thing of this nature, is doubtless our duty. yet whatsoever prudence we can use to prevent any thing of this nature, is doubtless our duty. av r-crq n1 pns12 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f d n1, vbz av-j po12 n1. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1081 Page 504
9047 He that hath sinned openly, ought to be rebuked openly, and openly to confess his sin, that the Church of God offended by his fall, may be satisfied in the truth of his repentance, He that hath sinned openly, ought to be rebuked openly, and openly to confess his since, that the Church of God offended by his fallen, may be satisfied in the truth of his Repentance, pns31 cst vhz vvn av-j, vmd pc-acp vbi vvn av-j, cc av-j p-acp vvb po31 n1, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vvn p-acp po31 n1, vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1081 Page 504
9048 and recovery out of the snare of the Devil, but where the sin is of another nature, and recovery out of the snare of the devil, but where the since is of Another nature, cc n1 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc-acp c-crq dt n1 vbz pp-f j-jn n1, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1081 Page 504
9049 and hath been committed secretly, there is not only no need of such a publick confession, and hath been committed secretly, there is not only no need of such a public Confessi, cc vhz vbn vvn av-jn, pc-acp vbz xx av-j av-dx n1 pp-f d dt j n1, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1081 Page 504
9050 but it may be of a greater mischief, and ill consequence, then good, by reason of a wicked world, which watcheth for Gods Peoples haltings, to reproach profession, but it may be of a greater mischief, and ill consequence, then good, by reason of a wicked world, which watches for God's Peoples haltings, to reproach profession, cc-acp pn31 vmb vbi pp-f dt jc n1, cc j-jn n1, av j, p-acp n1 pp-f dt j n1, r-crq vvz p-acp n2 ng1 n2-vvg, p-acp n1 n1, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1081 Page 504
9051 and the holy name of God. and the holy name of God. cc dt j n1 pp-f np1. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1081 Page 504
9052 Though therefore in such cases private Confession, even of more private sins, may be necessary and expedient, Though Therefore in such cases private Confessi, even of more private Sins, may be necessary and expedient, cs av p-acp d n2 j n1, av pp-f dc j n2, vmb vbi j cc j, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1081 Page 504
9053 yet it ought to be managed with prudence, as to the manner, that is, in the best consistency with the end to which it is directed, yet it ought to be managed with prudence, as to the manner, that is, in the best consistency with the end to which it is directed, av pn31 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1, c-acp p-acp dt n1, cst vbz, p-acp dt js n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp r-crq pn31 vbz vvn, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1081 Page 504
9054 and for the avoiding such things as may tend to the dishonour of God, and disadvantage of the more publick interest and cause of God, and for the avoiding such things as may tend to the dishonour of God, and disadvantage of the more public Interest and cause of God, cc p-acp dt vvg d n2 c-acp vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc n1 pp-f dt av-dc j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1081 Page 504
9055 and therefore much wisdom is to be used in the choice of a friend in this case, and Therefore much Wisdom is to be used in the choice of a friend in this case, cc av d n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n1, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1081 Page 504
9056 for though Solomon hath advised us, Pro. 25. 9 To debate our case with our Neighbour, yet in the next words he hath added, discover not thy secret to another, thereby informing us that Neighbour in that Text is not to be expounded in that latitude, for though Solomon hath advised us, Pro 25. 9 To debate our case with our Neighbour, yet in the next words he hath added, discover not thy secret to Another, thereby informing us that Neighbour in that Text is not to be expounded in that latitude, c-acp cs np1 vhz vvn pno12, np1 crd crd pc-acp vvi po12 n1 p-acp po12 n1, av p-acp dt ord n2 pns31 vhz vvn, vvb xx po21 j-jn p-acp j-jn, av vvg pno12 d n1 p-acp d n1 vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n1, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1081 Page 505
9057 as in the Parable, concerning him who fell amongst Thieves. Every one, no not every good man is to be trusted with the Secrets of Souls. Considering the end of this action, as in the Parable, Concerning him who fell among Thieves. Every one, no not every good man is to be trusted with the Secrets of Souls. Considering the end of this actium, c-acp p-acp dt n1, vvg pno31 r-crq vvd p-acp n2. d pi, uh-x xx d j n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n2-jn pp-f n2. vvg dt n1 pp-f d n1, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1081 Page 505
9058 and the great thing that is to be avoided in the performance of it, Three things seem requisite in the choice of a private Christian, to whom a prudent Christian may thus unbosom himself. 1. Silence and Secrecy. 2. Knowledge and Wisdom. 3. One of whom we may presume that he hath some more then ordinary interest in God. and the great thing that is to be avoided in the performance of it, Three things seem requisite in the choice of a private Christian, to whom a prudent Christian may thus unbosom himself. 1. Silence and Secrecy. 2. Knowledge and Wisdom. 3. One of whom we may presume that he hath Some more then ordinary Interest in God. cc dt j n1 cst vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, crd n2 vvb j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j njp, p-acp ro-crq dt j njp vmb av vvi px31. crd n1 cc n1. crd n1 cc n1. crd crd pp-f ro-crq pns12 vmb vvi cst pns31 vhz d dc cs j n1 p-acp np1. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1081 Page 505
9059 1. I say, first, Silence and Secrecy. Your ordinary experience telleth you, that even amongst good men, some have a much better command, 1. I say, First, Silence and Secrecy. Your ordinary experience Telleth you, that even among good men, Some have a much better command, crd pns11 vvb, ord, n1 cc n1. po22 j n1 vvz pn22, cst av p-acp j n2, d vhb dt d jc n1, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1082 Page 505
9060 and government of their tongue then others, and as it is observable that such fall into more errors themselves, and government of their tongue then Others, and as it is observable that such fallen into more errors themselves, cc n1 pp-f po32 n1 cs n2-jn, cc c-acp pn31 vbz j cst d n1 p-acp dc n2 px32, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1082 Page 505
9061 then others, for in a multitude of words there wanteth not sin; so such persons are least to be trusted with the Secrets of Souls. then Others, for in a multitude of words there Wants not since; so such Persons Are least to be trusted with the Secrets of Souls. cs n2-jn, c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 a-acp vvz xx n1; av d n2 vbr av-ds pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n2-jn pp-f n2. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1082 Page 505
9062 2. Secondly, he that confesseth his faults to another, doth it, in order to his advice, and counsel, this maketh knowledge, and spiritual wisdom, requisite in the person whom we chuse to unbosom our selves in this manner unto; 2. Secondly, he that Confesses his Faults to Another, does it, in order to his Advice, and counsel, this makes knowledge, and spiritual Wisdom, requisite in the person whom we choose to unbosom our selves in this manner unto; crd ord, pns31 cst vvz po31 n2 p-acp j-jn, vdz pn31, p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc n1, d vvz n1, cc j n1, j p-acp dt n1 ro-crq pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp d n1 p-acp; (43) sermon (DIV2) 1083 Page 505
9064 yet hath not knowledge, judgment, or experience enough to give spiritual advice and counsel to his Brother. yet hath not knowledge, judgement, or experience enough to give spiritual Advice and counsel to his Brother. av vhz xx n1, n1, cc n1 av-d pc-acp vvi j n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 n1. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1083 Page 505
9065 3. If this Confession be made in order to obtaining the benefit of prayers, the same wisdom will direct us to make choice of such as we can reasonably judge to be persons likely to prevail with God in prayer; 3. If this Confessi be made in order to obtaining the benefit of Prayers, the same Wisdom will Direct us to make choice of such as we can reasonably judge to be Persons likely to prevail with God in prayer; crd cs d n1 vbb vvn p-acp n1 p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f n2, dt d n1 vmb vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f d c-acp pns12 vmb av-j vvi pc-acp vbi n2 j pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp n1; (43) sermon (DIV2) 1084 Page 505
9066 there are some that are more mighty in the Scriptures, more exercised in the ways of God then others ▪ these are most fit for advice, and counsel. There are some that are more exercised in prayer then others, there Are Some that Are more mighty in the Scriptures, more exercised in the ways of God then Others ▪ these Are most fit for Advice, and counsel. There Are Some that Are more exercised in prayer then Others, pc-acp vbr d cst vbr dc j p-acp dt n2, dc vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 av ng2-jn ▪ d vbr av-ds j p-acp n1, cc n1. pc-acp vbr d cst vbr av-dc vvn p-acp n1 cs n2-jn, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1084 Page 505
9067 and more prevailing with God, these are fittest to hear our Confessions in order to our advantage by their prayers, and more prevailing with God, these Are Fittest to hear our Confessions in order to our advantage by their Prayers, cc av-dc j-vvg p-acp np1, d vbr js pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n1 p-acp po32 n2, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1084 Page 505
9068 and these generally are such as walk most uprightly, and closely with God. and these generally Are such as walk most uprightly, and closely with God. cc d av-j vbr d c-acp vvb ds av-j, cc av-j p-acp np1. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1084 Page 505
9069 The Lord heareth not sinners but if any man be a Worshipper of God, and doth his will, him he heareth, John 9. 31. The prayer of the upright (saith Solomon) is his delight. The Lord hears not Sinners but if any man be a Worshipper of God, and does his will, him he hears, John 9. 31. The prayer of the upright (Says Solomon) is his delight. dt n1 vvz xx n2 p-acp cs d n1 vbb dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vdz po31 n1, pno31 pns31 vvz, np1 crd crd dt n1 pp-f dt j (vvz np1) vbz po31 n1. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1084 Page 505
9070 Secondly, As there is a great deal of prudence to be observed in the choice of Persons, to whom we own and acknowledge our blackness, Secondly, As there is a great deal of prudence to be observed in the choice of Persons, to whom we own and acknowledge our blackness, ord, c-acp pc-acp vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, p-acp ro-crq pns12 d cc vvi po12 n1, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1085 Page 505
9071 so there is a great deal of piety, and charity to be shewed in the manner of the doing of it. so there is a great deal of piety, and charity to be showed in the manner of the doing of it. av pc-acp vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt vdg pp-f pn31. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1085 Page 506
9072 That which of charity is to be shewen in it, is to do it where the Soul of our Brother may be advantaged by the performance of it. That which of charity is to be shown in it, is to do it where the Soul of our Brother may be advantaged by the performance of it. cst r-crq pp-f n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pn31, vbz pc-acp vdi pn31 c-crq dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1085 Page 506
9073 That of piety, which is to be shewed in its Eyes, That of piety, which is to be showed in its Eyes, cst pp-f n1, r-crq vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po31 n2, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1085 Page 506
9074 1. In a right sixing of our end, which ought to be the glory of God, the general end of all our actions. 1. In a right sixing of our end, which ought to be the glory of God, the general end of all our actions. crd p-acp dt n-jn vvg pp-f po12 n1, r-crq vmd pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f np1, dt j n1 pp-f d po12 n2. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1086 Page 506
9075 When Joshua exhorted Achan to confess his sin. My Son (saith he) confess, and give glory unto God; When joshua exhorted achan to confess his since. My Son (Says he) confess, and give glory unto God; c-crq np1 vvd np1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1. po11 n1 (vvz pns31) vvb, cc vvb n1 p-acp np1; (43) sermon (DIV2) 1086 Page 506
9076 you read in Scripture of a confession of the Lords name, a confession of truth, and a confession of sin. you read in Scripture of a Confessi of the lords name, a Confessi of truth, and a Confessi of since. pn22 vvb p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n2 n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1086 Page 506
9077 The glory of God is the end of all (that is the praedication of his glory, The glory of God is the end of all (that is the predication of his glory, dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f d (d vbz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1086 Page 506
9078 for that is all the way we have to glorify God.) A man by confession of his sins, either unto God, for that is all the Way we have to Glorify God.) A man by Confessi of his Sins, either unto God, p-acp d vbz d dt n1 pns12 vhb pc-acp vvi np1.) dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n2, av-d p-acp np1, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1086 Page 506
9079 or men, may give glory to God, for in confeffing himself a sinner, he owned the Lords Power, and Soveraignty over him, the Holiness, and Righteousness of his Law, and his patience, long-suffering, and goodness, that he is not cut off, or men, may give glory to God, for in confeffing himself a sinner, he owned the lords Power, and Sovereignty over him, the Holiness, and Righteousness of his Law, and his patience, long-suffering, and Goodness, that he is not Cut off, cc n2, vmb vvi n1 p-acp np1, c-acp p-acp vvg px31 dt n1, pns31 vvd dt n2 n1, cc n1 p-acp pno31, dt n1, cc n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc po31 n1, j, cc n1, cst pns31 vbz xx vvn a-acp, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1086 Page 506
9080 and thrown into Hell, and indeed there is no confession of sin our duty, where this end cannot be attained some way or other, God doth not delight in the shame, and thrown into Hell, and indeed there is no Confessi of since our duty, where this end cannot be attained Some Way or other, God does not delight in the shame, cc vvn p-acp n1, cc av pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f n1 po12 n1, c-crq d n1 vmbx vbi vvn d n1 cc n-jn, np1 vdz xx vvi p-acp dt n1, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1086 Page 506
9081 and confusion of our faces, but he doth delight in the exalting of his own name, and confusion of our faces, but he does delight in the exalting of his own name, cc n1 pp-f po12 n2, cc-acp pns31 vdz vvi p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po31 d n1, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1086 Page 506
9083 2. Secondly, Piety is concerned in the manner of the action. So it must be doṅe with tenderness of heart, brokenness, and contrition of Spirit; indeed without this, the enumeration, and recital of our sins is but either a glorying in sin, or at best but a formaltty, and shell of duty. A glorying in sin, is but a glorying in our shame, 2. Secondly, Piety is concerned in the manner of the actium. So it must be doṅe with tenderness of heart, brokenness, and contrition of Spirit; indeed without this, the enumeration, and recital of our Sins is but either a glorying in since, or At best but a formaltty, and shell of duty. A glorying in since, is but a glorying in our shame, crd ord, n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. av pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f n1; av p-acp d, dt n1, cc n1 pp-f po12 n2 vbz p-acp d dt vvg p-acp n1, cc p-acp av-js cc-acp dt j, cc n1 pp-f n1. dt vvg p-acp n1, vbz p-acp dt vvg p-acp po12 n1, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1087 Page 506
9084 and what will be far from the Soul of a Child of God. A formality of duty is but hypocrisy. and what will be Far from the Soul of a Child of God. A formality of duty is but hypocrisy. cc q-crq vmb vbi av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz p-acp n1. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1087 Page 506
9085 It is a great vanity for any Soul to think, that God should be pleased with a meer empty noise of words, which are not expressive of any inward disposition of the heart, in which he hath declared himself pleas'd. It is a great vanity for any Soul to think, that God should be pleased with a mere empty noise of words, which Are not expressive of any inward disposition of the heart, in which he hath declared himself pleased. pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi, cst np1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt j j n1 pp-f n2, r-crq vbr xx j pp-f d j n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vhz vvn px31 vvn. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1087 Page 506
9086 Words in prayer, and confession of sins, are our duty, but they must be such words as are thrust out of our lips, by the force of the inward affections of our hearts. Words in prayer, and Confessi of Sins, Are our duty, but they must be such words as Are thrust out of our lips, by the force of the inward affections of our hearts. n2 p-acp n1, cc n1 pp-f n2, vbr po12 n1, cc-acp pns32 vmb vbi d n2 c-acp vbr vvn av pp-f po12 n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n2 pp-f po12 n2. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1087 Page 506
9087 If a man confesseth his sin unto God, either publickly or privately, this is requisite. If a man Confesses his since unto God, either publicly or privately, this is requisite. cs dt n1 vvz po31 n1 p-acp np1, av-d av-j cc av-j, d vbz j. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1087 Page 506
9088 Therefore you shall observe that the main thing which God requires, is our humbling our selves; that signifieth the affection of the heart. Therefore you shall observe that the main thing which God requires, is our humbling our selves; that signifies the affection of the heart. av pn22 vmb vvi cst dt j n1 r-crq np1 vvz, vbz po12 vvg po12 n2; cst vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1087 Page 506
9089 A man cannot humble himself by the words of his lips, without the inward shame, and brokenness of his Soul. The same thing is necessary in our confessions unto men. A man cannot humble himself by the words of his lips, without the inward shame, and brokenness of his Soul. The same thing is necessary in our confessions unto men. dt n1 vmbx vvi px31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n2, p-acp dt j n1, cc n1 pp-f po31 n1 dt d n1 vbz j p-acp po12 n2 p-acp n2. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1087 Page 506
9090 Under the old law there was Oyl, and Frankincense to be poured upon the Meat Offering Lev. 2. 2. and several other Offerings as you will read in that Book, Under the old law there was Oil, and Frankincense to be poured upon the Meat Offering Lev. 2. 2. and several other Offerings as you will read in that Book, p-acp dt j n1 a-acp vbds n1, cc n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 vvg np1 crd crd cc j j-jn n2 c-acp pn22 vmb vvi p-acp d n1, (43) sermon (DIV2) 1087 Page 507
9091 but upon the Sin Offering there was no Oyl nor Frankincense, to be put, Lev. 5. 11. Oyl signified Gladness, hence you read that they used it when they would make their Face to Shine; but upon the since Offering there was no Oil nor Frankincense, to be put, Lev. 5. 11. Oil signified Gladness, hence you read that they used it when they would make their Face to Shine; cc-acp p-acp dt n1 vvg a-acp vbds dx n1 ccx n1, pc-acp vbi vvn, np1 crd crd n1 vvd n1, av pn22 vvb cst pns32 vvd pn31 c-crq pns32 vmd vvi po32 n1 pc-acp vvi; (43) sermon (DIV2) 1087 Page 507
9092 and you read of the Oyl of Gladness; the Confession of Sin under the Gospel is a Sin Offering to God, and must not be offered, without a sutable sense and Sorrow of Heart. and you read of the Oil of Gladness; the Confessi of since under the Gospel is a since Offering to God, and must not be offered, without a suitable sense and Sorrow of Heart. cc pn22 vvb pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1; dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 vbz dt n1 vvg p-acp np1, cc vmb xx vbi vvn, p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1087 Page 507
9093 This is a requisite in all Confessions of Sin. This is a requisite in all Confessions of Sin. d vbz dt j p-acp d n2 pp-f np1 (43) sermon (DIV2) 1087 Page 507
9094 Lastly, We ought with the acknowledgment of our Blackness, whether to God, or Man, to join also the acknowledgment of our Comeliness, so far as God hath made any discovery of it to our Souls: Lastly, We ought with the acknowledgment of our Blackness, whither to God, or Man, to join also the acknowledgment of our Comeliness, so Far as God hath made any discovery of it to our Souls: ord, pns12 vmd p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, cs p-acp np1, cc n1, pc-acp vvi av dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, av av-j c-acp np1 vhz vvn d n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp po12 n2: (43) sermon (DIV2) 1088 Page 507
9095 we ought not indeed, to Glory beyond our line and measure, but we ought not to conceal what God hath done for our Souls. we ought not indeed, to Glory beyond our line and measure, but we ought not to conceal what God hath done for our Souls. pns12 vmd xx av, p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n1 cc n1, cc-acp pns12 vmd xx pc-acp vvi r-crq np1 vhz vdn p-acp po12 n2. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1088 Page 507
9096 In this both the Glory and Honour of God, and the good, and incouragement of our dejected and disconsolate Brethren are both concerned; In this both the Glory and Honour of God, and the good, and encouragement of our dejected and disconsolate Brothers Are both concerned; p-acp d d dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, cc dt j, cc n1 pp-f po12 j-vvn cc j n2 vbr av-d vvn; (43) sermon (DIV2) 1088 Page 507
9097 nor can we imagine, that we should be more concerned, to discover our own vileness and naughtiness, then Gods Grace and Mercy. nor can we imagine, that we should be more concerned, to discover our own vileness and naughtiness, then God's Grace and Mercy. ccx vmb pns12 vvi, cst pns12 vmd vbi av-dc vvn, pc-acp vvi po12 d n1 cc n1, cs npg1 n1 cc n1. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1088 Page 507
9098 But of this I shall speak more fully, in my handling the Second part of the Proposition. But of this I shall speak more Fully, in my handling the Second part of the Proposition. p-acp pp-f d pns11 vmb vvi av-dc av-j, p-acp po11 vvg dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1. (43) sermon (DIV2) 1088 Page 507
9099 Sermon XXXV. Canticles 1. 5. I am Black, but Comely, O ye Daughters of Hierusalem, &c. I Come now to the second part of the Proposition I raised from these words, I had no more time in my last discourse then to handle the former. Sermon XXXV. Canticles 1. 5. I am Black, but Comely, Oh you Daughters of Jerusalem, etc. I Come now to the second part of the Proposition I raised from these words, I had no more time in my last discourse then to handle the former. n1 crd. n2 crd crd pns11 vbm j-jn, cc-acp j, uh pn22 n2 pp-f np1, av pns11 vvb av p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1 pns11 vvd p-acp d n2, pns11 vhd dx dc n1 p-acp po11 ord n1 av pc-acp vvi dt j. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1088 Page 507
9100 Prop. There are times, when Christians are bound to own their graces, and to declare what God hath done for their Souls. Prop. There Are times, when Christians Are bound to own their graces, and to declare what God hath done for their Souls. np1 pc-acp vbr n2, c-crq njpg2 vbr vvn p-acp d po32 n2, cc pc-acp vvi r-crq np1 vhz vdn p-acp po32 n2. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1090 Page 507
9101 There are such times, when good Christians must not only say they are Black, but also own that they are Comely. That this is a duty, appeareth from the practice of the Servants of God in holy Writ. There Are such times, when good Christians must not only say they Are Black, but also own that they Are Comely. That this is a duty, appears from the practice of the Servants of God in holy Writ. pc-acp vbr d n2, c-crq j np1 vmb xx av-j vvi pns32 vbr j-jn, p-acp av d cst pns32 vbr j. cst d vbz dt n1, vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp j vvn. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1091 Page 580
9102 Psal. 66. 16. Come and hear all ye that fear God, and I will declare what he hath done for my Soul. And indeed what are most of the Psalms of David but declarations of this nature, to say nothing of Pauls speeches before Festus and Agrippa, &c. But whatsoever I intended for the proof of it, I shall bring under the explication, applying it to the particular cases. The Question is, Psalm 66. 16. Come and hear all you that Fear God, and I will declare what he hath done for my Soul. And indeed what Are most of the Psalms of David but declarations of this nature, to say nothing of Paul's Speeches before Festus and Agrippa, etc. But whatsoever I intended for the proof of it, I shall bring under the explication, applying it to the particular cases. The Question is, np1 crd crd vvb cc vvb d pn22 cst vvb np1, cc pns11 vmb vvi r-crq pns31 vhz vdn p-acp po11 n1 cc av q-crq vbr av-ds pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp n2 pp-f d n1, pc-acp vvi pix pp-f npg1 n2 p-acp np1 cc np1, av p-acp r-crq pns11 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, vvg pn31 p-acp dt j n2. dt n1 vbz, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1091 Page 580
9103 Qu. When, and in what cases, are Christians concerned, to own, acknowledg, and declare unto others their grace, Qu. When, and in what cases, Are Christians concerned, to own, acknowledge, and declare unto Others their grace, n1 c-crq, cc p-acp r-crq n2, vbr njpg2 vvn, p-acp d, vvb, cc vvi p-acp ng2-jn po32 n1, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1092 Page 580
9104 and what God hath done for their Souls. and what God hath done for their Souls. cc r-crq np1 vhz vdn p-acp po32 n2. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1092 Page 580
9105 As I said of the other piece of a Christians duty, so I shall say of this. As I said of the other piece of a Christians duty, so I shall say of this. c-acp pns11 vvd pp-f dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt njpg2 n1, av pns11 vmb vvi pp-f d. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1093 Page 580
9106 It is their duty 1. To own and acknowledg it to God; 2. To the Church of God; It is their duty 1. To own and acknowledge it to God; 2. To the Church of God; pn31 vbz po32 n1 crd p-acp d cc vvb pn31 p-acp np1; crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (44) sermon (DIV2) 1093 Page 580
9107 3. To the Men of the World sometimes. 1. To God. 3. To the Men of the World sometime. 1. To God. crd p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 av. crd p-acp np1. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1093 Page 580
9108 This is their unquestionable duty at all times, and you shall find it the frequent practice of the Servants of God in Scripture. This is their unquestionable duty At all times, and you shall find it the frequent practice of the Servants of God in Scripture. d vbz po32 j n1 p-acp d n2, cc pn22 vmb vvi pn31 dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp n1. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1094 Page 580
9109 If we have any Comeliness, it is Christs Comliness put upon us, and it is but reasonable that God should have the acknowledgment of it to his Honor and Glory. If we have any Comeliness, it is Christ Comeliness put upon us, and it is but reasonable that God should have the acknowledgment of it to his Honour and Glory. cs pns12 vhb d n1, pn31 vbz npg1 n1 vvn p-acp pno12, cc pn31 vbz p-acp j cst np1 vmd vhi dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1094 Page 580
9110 But of this there is no question, neither is this the acknowledgment of the Text, she is here speaking not unto God, But of this there is no question, neither is this the acknowledgment of the Text, she is Here speaking not unto God, p-acp pp-f d pc-acp vbz dx n1, av-dx vbz d dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns31 vbz av vvg xx p-acp np1, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1094 Page 580
9111 but to the Daughters of Jerusalem. It is our duty also in some cases to own our Comeliness through grace unto men. but to the Daughters of Jerusalem. It is our duty also in Some cases to own our Comeliness through grace unto men. cc-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. pn31 vbz po12 n1 av p-acp d n2 p-acp d po12 n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n2. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1094 Page 580
9112 2. To the Church of Christ, and to particular Christians. 1. To the Church, and that in two cases. 1. Upon our Admission into it. 2. Upon our Re-admission, and restoring to the Priviledges of it. 2. To the Church of christ, and to particular Christians. 1. To the Church, and that in two cases. 1. Upon our Admission into it. 2. Upon our Readmission, and restoring to the Privileges of it. crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp j np1. crd p-acp dt n1, cc cst p-acp crd n2. crd p-acp po12 n1 p-acp pn31. crd p-acp po12 n1, cc vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f pn31. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1095 Page 580
9125 and hence it is that some evidence both of Knowledg, and Regeneration is judged necessary to such as have a full Communion in this Ordinance with the Church of Christ. and hence it is that Some evidence both of Knowledge, and Regeneration is judged necessary to such as have a full Communion in this Ordinance with the Church of christ. cc av pn31 vbz cst d n1 av-d pp-f n1, cc n1 vbz vvn j p-acp d c-acp vhb dt j n1 p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1095 Page 509
9126 The best evidence whereof is undoubtedly an holy conversation; The best evidence whereof is undoubtedly an holy Conversation; dt js n1 c-crq vbz av-j dt j n1; (44) sermon (DIV2) 1095 Page 509
9113 We find in the first Plantation of Churches of the Gospel, there was ordinarily such a confession and acknowledgment. It is said Mat. 3. That those who were Baptized of John were Baptized in Jordan, confessing their Sins, Matth. 3. 6. After Christs Ascension into Heaven, we read of the three thousand Souls, added to the Church, that they were first pricked at the Heart, and said to Peter and to the rest of the Apostles, Men and Brethren, what shall we do? and in Acts 8. 36. when the Eunuch said to Philip, Here is Water, what doth hinder me to be baptized? Philip answereth, We find in the First Plantation of Churches of the Gospel, there was ordinarily such a Confessi and acknowledgment. It is said Mathew 3. That those who were Baptised of John were Baptised in Jordan, confessing their Sins, Matthew 3. 6. After Christ Ascension into Heaven, we read of the three thousand Souls, added to the Church, that they were First pricked At the Heart, and said to Peter and to the rest of the Apostles, Men and Brothers, what shall we do? and in Acts 8. 36. when the Eunuch said to Philip, Here is Water, what does hinder me to be baptised? Philip Answers, pns12 vvb p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f n2 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vbds av-j d dt n1 cc n1. pn31 vbz vvn np1 crd cst d r-crq vbdr j-vvn pp-f np1 vbdr j-vvn p-acp n1, vvg po32 n2, np1 crd crd p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp n1, pns12 vvb pp-f dt crd crd n2, vvn p-acp dt n1, cst pns32 vbdr ord vvn p-acp dt n1, cc vvd p-acp np1 cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, n2 cc n2, r-crq vmb pns12 vdi? cc p-acp n2 crd crd c-crq dt n1 vvd p-acp vvi, av vbz n1, q-crq vdz vvi pno11 pc-acp vbi vvn? np1 vvz, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1095 Page 580
9114 if thou believest with all thine heart thou maiest, and he answered, and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. if thou Believest with all thine heart thou Mayest, and he answered, and said, I believe that jesus christ is the Son of God. cs pns21 vv2 p-acp d po21 n1 pns21 vm2, cc pns31 vvd, cc vvd, pns11 vvb cst np1 np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1095 Page 580
9115 In those first admissions into the Gospel Church, it is plain, that Confession of Sin, and Profession of a Faith in Christ, were required as necessary, In those First admissions into the Gospel Church, it is plain, that Confessi of since, and Profession of a Faith in christ, were required as necessary, p-acp d ord n2 p-acp dt n1 n1, pn31 vbz j, cst n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1, vbdr vvn p-acp j, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1095 Page 580
9116 and previous to Baptism, by which Persons were admitted into a fellowship with the Church of God. and previous to Baptism, by which Persons were admitted into a fellowship with the Church of God. cc j p-acp n1, p-acp r-crq n2 vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1095 Page 509
9117 But altho the first admission into Gospel Churches were only of Grown Persons, able to make Confessions of their Sins, But although the First admission into Gospel Churches were only of Grown Persons, able to make Confessions of their Sins, p-acp cs dt ord n1 p-acp n1 n2 vbdr j pp-f vvn n2, j pc-acp vvi n2 pp-f po32 n2, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1095 Page 509
9118 and a Profession of their faith in Christ, which were alwaies done upon such admissions: and a Profession of their faith in christ, which were always done upon such admissions: cc dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 p-acp np1, r-crq vbdr av vdn p-acp d n2: (44) sermon (DIV2) 1095 Page 509
9119 yet the Children of such persons so Baptized have been alwaies taken to be within the Covenant and so Members of the Church also, yet the Children of such Persons so Baptised have been always taken to be within the Covenant and so Members of the Church also, av dt n2 pp-f d n2 av j-vvn vhb vbn av vvn pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1 cc av n2 pp-f dt n1 av, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1095 Page 509
9120 but whether compleat Members or no, hath been a question, and indeed generally denied, and something further required of them before they have been taken into a full Communion with the Church in the Ordinance of the Supper. For that being an Ordinance of the Gospel, which is a Seal of the Righteousness of Faith (as was said of Circumcision with reference to Abraham, Rom. 4. 11.) It is but reasonable to conclude that none have a right unto it but such as are made Partakers of that Righteousness of Faith, those that by an eye of Faith can discern the Lords Body, by an hand of Faith lay hold upon Christ under those sensible signs, but whither complete Members or no, hath been a question, and indeed generally denied, and something further required of them before they have been taken into a full Communion with the Church in the Ordinance of the Supper. For that being an Ordinance of the Gospel, which is a Seal of the Righteousness of Faith (as was said of Circumcision with Referente to Abraham, Rom. 4. 11.) It is but reasonable to conclude that none have a right unto it but such as Are made Partakers of that Righteousness of Faith, those that by an eye of Faith can discern the lords Body, by an hand of Faith lay hold upon christ under those sensible Signs, cc-acp cs j n2 cc uh-dx, vhz vbn dt n1, cc av av-j vvn, cc pi av-j vvn pp-f pno32 c-acp pns32 vhb vbn vvn p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. p-acp cst vbg dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 (c-acp vbds vvn pp-f n1 p-acp n1 p-acp np1, np1 crd crd) pn31 vbz p-acp j pc-acp vvi cst pix vhb dt j-jn p-acp pn31 p-acp d c-acp vbr vvn n2 pp-f cst n1 pp-f n1, d cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi dt n2 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvd vvi p-acp np1 p-acp d j n2, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1095 Page 509
9121 and representations, and that by Faith can Eat the Flesh and Drink the Blood of the Lord Jesus Christ, and representations, and that by Faith can Eat the Flesh and Drink the Blood of the Lord jesus christ, cc n2, cc cst p-acp n1 vmb vvi dt n1 cc vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1 np1, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1095 Page 509
9122 while with the Mouths of their Bodies they Eat the Bread and Drink the Wine. while with the Mouths of their Bodies they Eat the Bred and Drink the Wine. cs p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 n2 pns32 vvb dt n1 cc vvb dt n1. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1095 Page 509
9123 Hence the Apostle commands us to examine our selves and so to Eat of that Bread, Hence the Apostle commands us to examine our selves and so to Eat of that Bred, av dt n1 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi po12 n2 cc av pc-acp vvi pp-f d n1, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1095 Page 509
9124 and Drink of that Cup, and telleth us that whoso Earteth the Flesh and Drinketh the Blood of the Lord unworthily, Eateth and Drinketh Judgment unto himself: and Drink of that Cup, and Telleth us that whoso Earteth the Flesh and Drinketh the Blood of the Lord unworthily, Eateth and Drinketh Judgement unto himself: cc vvb pp-f d n1, cc vvz pno12 d r-crq vvz dt n1 cc vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av-j, vvz cc vvz n1 p-acp px31: (44) sermon (DIV2) 1095 Page 509
9127 That a verbal declaration in this case is absolutely necessary, I cannot say, which may be made in hypocrisie, That a verbal declaration in this case is absolutely necessary, I cannot say, which may be made in hypocrisy, cst dt j n1 p-acp d n1 vbz av-j j, pns11 vmbx vvi, r-crq vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1095 Page 509
9129 where it can be made in truth, and with freedom of Spirit it is doubtless exceeding satisfactory, both to the Ministers of Christ, who are Stewards of the Ministries of God, of whom it is required that they should be faithful, (distributing their Masters goods according to their Masters order) and to the Members of the Church with which they are joined. where it can be made in truth, and with freedom of Spirit it is doubtless exceeding satisfactory, both to the Ministers of christ, who Are Stewards of the Ministries of God, of whom it is required that they should be faithful, (distributing their Masters goods according to their Masters order) and to the Members of the Church with which they Are joined. c-crq pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1 pp-f n1 pn31 vbz av-j vvg j, av-d p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, r-crq vbr n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, pp-f ro-crq pn31 vbz vvn cst pns32 vmd vbi j, (vvg po32 n2 n2-j vvg p-acp po32 ng1 n1) cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vbr vvn. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1095 Page 509
9130 But I by no means think that it ought to be insisted on, as to many Christians who may be under fears, But I by no means think that it ought to be insisted on, as to many Christians who may be under fears, p-acp pns11 p-acp dx n2 vvb cst pn31 vmd pc-acp vbi vvd a-acp, c-acp p-acp d np1 r-crq vmb vbi p-acp n2, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1095 Page 509
9131 and doubts, and despondencies, but evidence the change of their hearts by a holiness of life. and doubts, and Despondencies, but evidence the change of their hearts by a holiness of life. cc n2, cc n2, cc-acp n1 dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1095 Page 509
9132 Thus far I have a little digressed to give you my judgment in this point. Thus Far I have a little digressed to give you my judgement in this point. av av-j pns11 vhb dt j vvd pc-acp vvi pn22 po11 n1 p-acp d n1. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1095 Page 509
9133 By which you may se how little the difference in this case is betwixt Brethren, would they calmly listen to hear and to understand one another and not judge each other not heard. By which you may see how little the difference in this case is betwixt Brothers, would they calmly listen to hear and to understand one Another and not judge each other not herd. p-acp r-crq pn22 vmb vvi c-crq av-j dt n1 p-acp d n1 vbz p-acp n2, vmd pns32 av-jn vvi pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi pi j-jn cc xx vvi d n-jn xx n1. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1095 Page 509
9134 2. Upon our re-admission, or restoring to the Church of God. 2. Upon our readmission, or restoring to the Church of God. crd p-acp po12 n1, cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1096 Page 510
9135 The judicial separation of Scandalous persons from the Church, is a sufficient evidence, that no persons unholy in their lives ought to be admitted into a communion with it, The judicial separation of Scandalous Persons from the Church, is a sufficient evidence, that no Persons unholy in their lives ought to be admitted into a communion with it, dt j n1 pp-f j n2 p-acp dt n1, vbz dt j n1, cst dx n2 j p-acp po32 n2 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp pn31, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1096 Page 510
9136 and that they are no more then presumptive members of it, or if you will, visible members, that is, such as in outward appearance are so, and that they Are no more then presumptive members of it, or if you will, visible members, that is, such as in outward appearance Are so, cc cst pns32 vbr av-dx av-dc cs j n2 pp-f pn31, cc cs pn22 vmb, j n2, cst vbz, d c-acp p-acp j n1 vbr av, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1096 Page 510
9137 but when by any open action, they discover the contrary, they ought to be separated from it, but when by any open actium, they discover the contrary, they ought to be separated from it, cc-acp c-crq p-acp d j n1, pns32 vvb dt n-jn, pns32 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pn31, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1096 Page 510
9138 and not restored without repentance, of which repentance indeed, (it being the change of the heart) we are no infallible judges, having no rule of judgment, and not restored without Repentance, of which Repentance indeed, (it being the change of the heart) we Are no infallible judges, having no Rule of judgement, cc xx vvn p-acp n1, pp-f r-crq n1 av, (pn31 vbg dt n1 pp-f dt n1) pns12 vbr dx j n2, vhg dx n1 pp-f n1, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1096 Page 510
9139 but being forced to trust to the sincerity of Profession, joined with a visibly reformed Conversation. The Church of Christ in all ages, but being forced to trust to the sincerity of Profession, joined with a visibly reformed Conversation. The Church of christ in all ages, cc-acp vbg vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvn p-acp dt av-j vvd n1. dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n2, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1096 Page 510
9140 so far as we may trust any account we have had of it, hath required both. 1. A verbal declaration, of what God hath done for the offending party, working in him or her a Godly shame and sorrow, and besides this the evidence of a reformed life, to which purpose, there was a great severity used in the Primitive Church, in case of persons lapsed before they would again receive them into a full communion with them, they would in the case of some Sins have the evidence of a changed heart, from a reformed Life. so Far as we may trust any account we have had of it, hath required both. 1. A verbal declaration, of what God hath done for the offending party, working in him or her a Godly shame and sorrow, and beside this the evidence of a reformed life, to which purpose, there was a great severity used in the Primitive Church, in case of Persons lapsed before they would again receive them into a full communion with them, they would in the case of Some Sins have the evidence of a changed heart, from a reformed Life. av av-j c-acp pns12 vmb vvi d n1 pns12 vhb vhn pp-f pn31, vhz vvn d. crd dt j n1, pp-f r-crq np1 vhz vdn p-acp dt j-vvg n1, vvg p-acp pno31 cc pno31 dt j n1 cc n1, cc p-acp d dt n1 pp-f dt vvn n1, p-acp r-crq n1, pc-acp vbds dt j n1 vvn p-acp dt j n1, p-acp n1 pp-f n2 vvn c-acp pns32 vmd av vvi pno32 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp pno32, pns32 vmd p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2 vhb dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n1, p-acp dt vvn n1. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1096 Page 510
9141 For 3, 5, 7, 10, 20. Years according to the degree of the Scandal and Offence. For 3, 5, 7, 10, 20. years according to the degree of the Scandal and Offence. p-acp crd, crd, crd, crd, crd n2 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1096 Page 510
9142 Indeed in latter Ages, as Popery prevailed upon the World, this discipline degenerated into a strange formality of auricular Confession, setting penances, and a present absolution without any thing more then a perfunctory verbal confession. Indeed in latter Ages, as Popery prevailed upon the World, this discipline degenerated into a strange formality of auricular Confessi, setting penances, and a present absolution without any thing more then a perfunctory verbal Confessi. np1 p-acp d n2, c-acp n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, d n1 vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f j n1, vvg n2, cc dt j n1 p-acp d n1 av-dc cs dt n1 j n1. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1096 Page 510
9143 But from the beginning it was not so, neither ought to be so now. But from the beginning it was not so, neither ought to be so now. p-acp p-acp dt n1 pn31 vbds xx av, av-dx vmd pc-acp vbi av av. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1096 Page 510
9144 When any person, by any apostacy or lapse ▪ declareth, (so far as the Church can judge) either that at first he was no true member of the Church, (however by an error admitted to it) or that at least the Church hath no reason to judge otherwise so as he be separated from its Communion, he ought not to be restored without such an evidence as may satisfy the Church, that he is one fit to be in full Communion with it, When any person, by any apostasy or lapse ▪ Declareth, (so Far as the Church can judge) either that At First he was no true member of the Church, (however by an error admitted to it) or that At least the Church hath no reason to judge otherwise so as he be separated from its Communion, he ought not to be restored without such an evidence as may satisfy the Church, that he is one fit to be in full Communion with it, c-crq d n1, p-acp d n1 cc n1 ▪ vvz, (av av-j c-acp dt n1 vmb vvi) d cst p-acp ord pns31 vbds dx j n1 pp-f dt n1, (c-acp p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp pn31) cc cst p-acp ds dt n1 vhz dx n1 pc-acp vvi av av c-acp pns31 vbb vvn p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vmd xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d dt n1 c-acp vmb vvi dt n1, cst pns31 vbz pi j pc-acp vbi p-acp j n1 p-acp pn31, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1096 Page 510
9145 and this evidence can be no other way, then by a verball declaration, or by an holy and reformed conversation. I think it ought to be by both. and this evidence can be no other Way, then by a verbal declaration, or by an holy and reformed Conversation. I think it ought to be by both. cc d n1 vmb vbi dx j-jn n1, av p-acp dt j n1, cc p-acp dt j cc vvn n1. pns11 vvb pn31 vmd pc-acp vbi p-acp d. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1096 Page 510
9146 Thus, St Paul in the case of the incestuous Person, whom he had ordered to be cast out of the Church, 1 Cor. 5. ordereth the restoring of him, but not till he had evidenced his sorrow, and that to such a degree, Thus, Saint Paul in the case of the incestuous Person, whom he had ordered to be cast out of the Church, 1 Cor. 5. Ordereth the restoring of him, but not till he had evidenced his sorrow, and that to such a degree, av, zz np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, r-crq pns31 vhd vvn pc-acp vbi vvn av pp-f dt n1, crd np1 crd vvz dt vvg pp-f pno31, p-acp xx c-acp pns31 vhd vvn po31 n1, cc cst p-acp d dt n1, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1096 Page 510
9147 as St. Paul was afraid he should be swallowed up with over much sorrow. 2 Cor. 2, 7. & v. 11. Lest Satan should get an advantage. as Saint Paul was afraid he should be swallowed up with over much sorrow. 2 Cor. 2, 7. & v. 11. Lest Satan should get an advantage. c-acp n1 np1 vbds j pns31 vmd vbi vvn a-acp p-acp p-acp d n1. crd np1 crd, crd cc n1 crd cs np1 vmd vvi dt n1. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1096 Page 510
9148 These are the two cases in which I conceive Christians ought to make no difficulty to acknowledg their Spiritual Comeliness to the Church of God, of which they are Members. These Are the two cases in which I conceive Christians ought to make no difficulty to acknowledge their Spiritual Comeliness to the Church of God, of which they Are Members. d vbr dt crd n2 p-acp r-crq pns11 vvb np1 vmd pc-acp vvi dx n1 pc-acp vvi po32 j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pp-f r-crq pns32 vbr n2. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1096 Page 511
9149 I have been a little larger in speaking to them, in regard of the questions which have arisen in these times, that I might tell you my judgment as to them, I have been a little larger in speaking to them, in regard of the questions which have arisen in these times, that I might tell you my judgement as to them, pns11 vhb vbn dt av-j jc p-acp vvg p-acp pno32, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n2 r-crq vhb vvn p-acp d n2, cst pns11 vmd vvi pn22 po11 n1 c-acp p-acp pno32, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1096 Page 511
9150 and do what in me lyes to the healing of breaches amongst Brethren, with reference to them, that if possible we might rightly understand one another, and do what in me lies to the healing of Breaches among Brothers, with Referente to them, that if possible we might rightly understand one Another, cc vdb r-crq p-acp pno11 vvz p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f n2 p-acp n2, p-acp n1 p-acp pno32, cst cs av-j pns12 vmd av-jn vvi pi j-jn, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1096 Page 511
9151 and recover the Unity of the Spirit in the bond of Peace. and recover the Unity of the Spirit in the bound of Peace. cc vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1096 Page 511
9152 But besides this more open acknowledgment of what God hath done for us, in order to our more comfortable Communion with the Church of Christ, But beside this more open acknowledgment of what God hath done for us, in order to our more comfortable Communion with the Church of christ, cc-acp p-acp d dc j n1 pp-f r-crq np1 vhz vdn p-acp pno12, p-acp n1 p-acp po12 av-dc j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1097 Page 511
9153 & participation of all Ordinances of the Gospel with them: & participation of all Ordinances of the Gospel with them: cc n1 pp-f d n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp pno32: (44) sermon (DIV2) 1097 Page 511
9154 I do conceive there are also some cases wherein such a Declaration, or owning of what God hath done for us, to particular Christians is our duty: and that, I do conceive there Are also Some cases wherein such a Declaration, or owning of what God hath done for us, to particular Christians is our duty: and that, pns11 vdb vvi pc-acp vbr av d n2 c-crq d dt n1, cc vvg pp-f r-crq np1 vhz vdn p-acp pno12, p-acp j np1 vbz po12 n1: cc cst, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1097 Page 511
9155 1. In case of some particular Scandal. 1. In case of Some particular Scandal. crd p-acp n1 pp-f d j n1. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1098 Page 511
9156 Suppose a Christian hath taken some particular offence, at some Scandalous actions or behaviour of mine, Suppose a Christian hath taken Some particular offence, At Some Scandalous actions or behaviour of mine, vvb dt njp vhz vvn d j n1, p-acp d j n2 cc n1 pp-f png11, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1098 Page 511
9157 before God wrought a change in my Heart or afterward, and can hardly be satisfied that I am now a disciple, before God wrought a change in my Heart or afterwards, and can hardly be satisfied that I am now a disciple, c-acp np1 vvd dt n1 p-acp po11 n1 cc av, cc vmb av vbi vvn cst pns11 vbm av dt n1, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1098 Page 511
9177 But I laboured more abundantly then they all, yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me. But I laboured more abundantly then they all, yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me. cc-acp pns11 vvd av-dc av-j cs pns32 d, av xx pns11, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vbds p-acp pno11. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1099 Page 512
9178 So, Tim. 1. 13. Who was before a Blasphemer a persecutor, injurious. So, Tim. 1. 13. Who was before a Blasphemer a persecutor, injurious. av, np1 crd crd r-crq vbds p-acp dt n1 dt n1, j. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1099 Page 512
9233 and uncertain, but Paul was perswaded, that nothing should separate him from the Love of God. and uncertain, but Paul was persuaded, that nothing should separate him from the Love of God. cc j, cc-acp np1 vbds vvn, cst pix vmd vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1108 Page 515
9158 but is afraid of fellowship and communion with me in this case, it is doubtless my duty if I know of it, to satisfy him, by declaring to him, what God hath since that time done for my Soul. Thus you read of Paul, Acts 9. 26. Paul you know was a Persecutor, in the beginning of that Chapter, you read of his Fury against the Christians, when he came to Hierusalem v. 26. he essaied to join himself to the Disciples, but, they were all afraid of him, but is afraid of fellowship and communion with me in this case, it is doubtless my duty if I know of it, to satisfy him, by declaring to him, what God hath since that time done for my Soul. Thus you read of Paul, Acts 9. 26. Paul you know was a Persecutor, in the beginning of that Chapter, you read of his Fury against the Christians, when he Come to Jerusalem v. 26. he essayed to join himself to the Disciples, but, they were all afraid of him, cc-acp vbz j pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp pno11 p-acp d n1, pn31 vbz av-j po11 n1 cs pns11 vvb pp-f pn31, pc-acp vvi pno31, p-acp vvg p-acp pno31, r-crq np1 vhz p-acp d n1 vdn p-acp po11 n1 av pn22 vvb pp-f np1, n2 crd crd np1 pn22 vvb vbds dt n1, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f d n1, pn22 vvb pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt np1, c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp np1 n1 crd pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp dt n2, p-acp, pns32 vbdr d j pp-f pno31, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1098 Page 511
9159 and believed not that he was a Disciple, v. 27. Barnabas took him, and brought him to the Apostles, and declared how he had seen the Lord in the way, and believed not that he was a Disciple, v. 27. Barnabas took him, and brought him to the Apostles, and declared how he had seen the Lord in the Way, cc vvd xx cst pns31 vbds dt n1, n1 crd np1 vvd pno31, cc vvd pno31 p-acp dt n2, cc vvd c-crq pns31 vhd vvn dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1098 Page 511
9160 and how he had spoken to him. and how he had spoken to him. cc c-crq pns31 vhd vvn p-acp pno31. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1098 Page 511
9161 Paul had declared it to Barnabas, and doubtless (tho it be not recorded) made a following Declaration himself. Paul had declared it to Barnabas, and doubtless (though it be not recorded) made a following Declaration himself. np1 vhd vvn pn31 p-acp np1, cc av-j (cs pn31 vbb xx vvn) vvd dt j-vvg n1 px31. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1098 Page 511
9162 Certainly of this there can be no doubt what ever the Scandal be. Certainly of this there can be no doubt what ever the Scandal be. av-j pp-f d pc-acp vmb vbi dx n1 r-crq av dt n1 vbi. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1098 Page 511
9163 But Secondly, Certainly it is our duty so often, and in any case, as and where we can probably judge that such a Declaration may conduce to the Glory of God, But Secondly, Certainly it is our duty so often, and in any case, as and where we can probably judge that such a Declaration may conduce to the Glory of God, p-acp ord, av-j pn31 vbz po12 n1 av av, cc p-acp d n1, a-acp cc c-crq pns12 vmb av-j vvi cst d dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1099 Page 511
9164 or to the good of other Souls, either in bringing them to God, or exciting them to bless God on our behalf, or to the good of other Souls, either in bringing them to God, or exciting them to bless God on our behalf, cc p-acp dt j pp-f j-jn n2, av-d p-acp vvg pno32 p-acp np1, cc j pno32 pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp po12 n1, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1099 Page 511
9165 or to trust in God and in Christ by our example. or to trust in God and in christ by our Exampl. cc pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 cc p-acp np1 p-acp po12 n1. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1099 Page 511
9166 The relating, declaring, and telling abroad Gods Wondrous Works is one way by which we Praise and Glorify God, The relating, declaring, and telling abroad God's Wondrous Works is one Way by which we Praise and glorify God, dt vvg, vvg, cc vvg av n2 j vvz vbz crd n1 p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb cc vvi np1, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1099 Page 511
9167 as appears in all the Thanksgivings, and Songs of Praise, which we find in holy Writ, as appears in all the Thanksgivings, and Songs of Praise, which we find in holy Writ, c-acp vvz p-acp d dt n2-vvg, cc n2 pp-f n1, r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp j vvn, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1099 Page 511
9168 now certainly the Declaration of Gods wonderful Works in the Soul is of a high, now Certainly the Declaration of God's wondered Works in the Soul is of a high, av av-j dt n1 pp-f npg1 j vvz p-acp dt n1 vbz pp-f dt j, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1099 Page 511
9169 and great concern to the Glory of God, as his wonderful works of common Providence in the World, and great concern to the Glory of God, as his wondered works of Common Providence in the World, cc j vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp po31 j n2 pp-f j n1 p-acp dt n1, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1099 Page 512
9170 and ought no more to be concealed, nor shall we find in holy Writ that they were. and ought no more to be concealed, nor shall we find in holy Writ that they were. cc vmd av-dx av-dc pc-acp vbi vvn, ccx vmb pns12 vvi p-acp j vvn cst pns32 vbdr. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1099 Page 512
9171 Come (saith David) and I will tell you what God hath done for my Soul, Psal. 66. 16, 17. I cryed unto him with my mouth, and he was extolled with my tongue. Come (Says David) and I will tell you what God hath done for my Soul, Psalm 66. 16, 17. I cried unto him with my Mouth, and he was extolled with my tongue. vvb (vvz np1) cc pns11 vmb vvb pn22 r-crq np1 vhz vdn p-acp po11 n1, np1 crd crd, crd pns11 vvd p-acp pno31 p-acp po11 n1, cc pns31 vbds vvn p-acp po11 n1. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1099 Page 512
9172 And possibly you shall find the book of Psalms as full of expressions of this, as any other nature. And possibly you shall find the book of Psalms as full of expressions of this, as any other nature. cc av-j pn22 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp j pp-f n2 pp-f d, c-acp d j-jn n1. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1099 Page 512
9173 How free in this case is Paul? I live (saith he) yet not I, How free in this case is Paul? I live (Says he) yet not I, q-crq j p-acp d n1 vbz np1? pns11 vvb (vvz pns31) av xx pns11, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1099 Page 512
9174 but Christ liveth in me, and the Life which I now live in the flesh, I live by the faith of the Son of God, 1. Cor. 15. 9, 10. I am the least of the Apostles, that am not meet to be called an Apostle, but christ lives in me, and the Life which I now live in the Flesh, I live by the faith of the Son of God, 1. Cor. 15. 9, 10. I am the least of the Apostles, that am not meet to be called an Apostle, cc-acp np1 vvz p-acp pno11, cc dt n1 r-crq pns11 av vvi p-acp dt n1, pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, crd np1 crd crd, crd pns11 vbm dt ds pp-f dt n2, cst vbm xx j pc-acp vbi vvn dt n1, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1099 Page 512
9175 because I persecuted the Church of God. Because I persecuted the Church of God. c-acp pns11 vvn dt n1 pp-f np1. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1099 Page 512
9176 But by the grace of God, I am what I am, and his grace which was bestowed on me was not in vain, But by the grace of God, I am what I am, and his grace which was bestowed on me was not in vain, p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns11 vbm q-crq pns11 vbm, cc po31 n1 r-crq vbds vvn p-acp pno11 vbds xx p-acp j, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1099 Page 512
9179 But I obtained mercy — v. 14. And the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, was exceeding abundant by saith in Lovewhich is in Christ Jesus. So in many other texts. But I obtained mercy — v. 14. And the grace of our Lord jesus christ, was exceeding abundant by Says in Lovewhich is in christ jesus. So in many other texts. p-acp pns11 vvd n1 — n1 crd cc dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 np1 np1, vbds av-vvg j p-acp vvz p-acp np1 vbz p-acp np1 np1. av p-acp d j-jn n2. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1099 Page 512
9180 3. Lastly, There is a time when a Christian will be obliged to acknowledge his grace, 3. Lastly, There is a time when a Christian will be obliged to acknowledge his grace, crd ord, pc-acp vbz dt n1 c-crq dt njp vmb vbi vvn p-acp vvb po31 n1, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1100 Page 512
9181 and Spiritual comeliness before the men of the World. That is, when the World scandalizeth his profession. and Spiritual comeliness before the men of the World. That is, when the World Scandalizeth his profession. cc j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1. cst vbz, c-crq dt n1 vvz po31 n1. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1100 Page 512
9182 This Interpreters judge was the case here, the daughters of Hierusalem reproached the Spouse for her blackness. This Interpreters judge was the case Here, the daughters of Jerusalem reproached the Spouse for her blackness. d n2 vvb vbds dt n1 av, dt n2 pp-f np1 vvd dt n1 p-acp po31 n1. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1100 Page 512
9183 Thus Saint Paul, then whom none ever spake in a more vilifying dialect then himself of himself, yet at other times he magnified his Office, 2 Cor. 12. 11. I am (saith he) become a fool in glorying, you have compelled me, Thus Saint Paul, then whom none ever spoke in a more vilifying dialect then himself of himself, yet At other times he magnified his Office, 2 Cor. 12. 11. I am (Says he) become a fool in glorying, you have compelled me, av n1 np1, av r-crq pix av vvd p-acp dt av-dc j-vvg n1 av px31 pp-f px31, av p-acp j-jn n2 pns31 vvn po31 n1, crd np1 crd crd pns11 vbm (vvz pns31) vvb dt n1 p-acp vvg, pn22 vhb vvn pno11, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1100 Page 512
9184 for I ought to have been commended by you, for in nothing am I behind the chiefest of the Apostles, for I ought to have been commended by you, for in nothing am I behind the chiefest of the Apostles, c-acp pns11 vmd pc-acp vhi vbn vvn p-acp pn22, c-acp p-acp pix vbm pns11 p-acp dt js-jn pp-f dt n2, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1100 Page 512
9185 tho I be nothing, Truly the signs of an Apostle were wrought amongst you in all patience in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds. though I be nothing, Truly the Signs of an Apostle were wrought among you in all patience in Signs, and wonders, and mighty Deeds. cs pns11 vbb pix, av-j dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbdr vvn p-acp pn22 p-acp d n1 p-acp n2, cc n2, cc j n2. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1100 Page 512
9186 So 2 Cor. 11. 25. For I suppose I was not a whit behind the chiesest of the Apostles, So 2 Cor. 11. 25. For I suppose I was not a whit behind the chiefest of the Apostles, av crd np1 crd crd c-acp pns11 vvb pns11 vbds xx dt n1 p-acp dt js-jn pp-f dt n2, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1100 Page 512
9187 but though I be rude in Speech, yet not in knowledge, but we have been throughly made manifest first amongst you in all things. but though I be rude in Speech, yet not in knowledge, but we have been thoroughly made manifest First among you in all things. cc-acp cs pns11 vbb j p-acp n1, av xx p-acp n1, cc-acp pns12 vhb vbn av-j vvn j ord p-acp pn22 p-acp d n2. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1100 Page 512
9188 When the Corinthians sought a proof of Christ in him, 2 Cor. 13. 3. he tells them v. 4. For we are also weak in him, When the Corinthians sought a proof of christ in him, 2 Cor. 13. 3. he tells them v. 4. For we Are also weak in him, c-crq dt np1 vvd dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno31, crd np1 crd crd pns31 vvz pno32 n1 crd c-acp pns12 vbr av j p-acp pno31, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1100 Page 512
9189 but we shall live with him, by the power of God towards you, v. 6. I trust you shall know that we are no reprobates. but we shall live with him, by the power of God towards you, v. 6. I trust you shall know that we Are no Reprobates. cc-acp pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno31, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pn22, n1 crd pns11 vvb pn22 vmb vvi cst pns12 vbr dx n2-jn. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1100 Page 512
9190 From this discourse may easily be gathered the reasonableness of this duty. There are four things that call to us for it, and make it our duty. From this discourse may Easily be gathered the reasonableness of this duty. There Are four things that call to us for it, and make it our duty. p-acp d n1 vmb av-j vbi vvn dt n1 pp-f d n1. pc-acp vbr crd n2 cst vvb p-acp pno12 p-acp pn31, cc vvi pn31 po12 n1. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1101 Page 512
9191 1. The first is the honour and glory of God. This is the great end of all our actions, 1. The First is the honour and glory of God. This is the great end of all our actions, crd dt ord vbz dt vvb cc n1 pp-f np1. d vbz dt j n1 pp-f d po12 n2, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1102 Page 512
9192 for this cause we were born, for this cause we came into the World, I have before told you, that we have no other way to glorify God but by the predication, for this cause we were born, for this cause we Come into the World, I have before told you, that we have no other Way to Glorify God but by the predication, p-acp d n1 pns12 vbdr vvn, c-acp d n1 pns12 vvd p-acp dt n1, pns11 vhb a-acp vvn pn22, cst pns12 vhb dx j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi np1 cc-acp p-acp dt n1, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1102 Page 513
9193 or speaking of his greatness, or goodness, or some other of his attributes, and by our holy life and conversation in obedience to his will: or speaking of his greatness, or Goodness, or Some other of his attributes, and by our holy life and Conversation in Obedience to his will: cc vvg pp-f po31 n1, cc n1, cc d n-jn pp-f po31 n2, cc p-acp po12 j n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1: (44) sermon (DIV2) 1102 Page 513
9194 Now of all Gods attributes, there is none wherein he more delighteth then in shewing mercy, Now of all God's attributes, there is none wherein he more delights then in showing mercy, av pp-f d ng1 n2, pc-acp vbz pix c-crq pns31 av-dc vvz av p-acp vvg n1, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1102 Page 513
9195 and whoso tells of Gods acts of grace doth eminently glorify God, for the riches of his grace and goodness, are discovered in Christ, and whoso tells of God's acts of grace does eminently Glorify God, for the riches of his grace and Goodness, Are discovered in christ, cc r-crq vvz pp-f npg1 n2 pp-f n1 vdz av-j vvi np1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, vbr vvn p-acp np1, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1102 Page 513
9196 and as in his giving of Christ for poor lost sinners, so in the application of that purchased redemption to the Souls of his poor creatures. and as in his giving of christ for poor lost Sinners, so in the application of that purchased redemption to the Souls of his poor creatures. cc c-acp p-acp po31 vvg pp-f np1 p-acp j j-vvn n2, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f cst j-vvn n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 j n2. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1102 Page 513
9197 Bless the Lord! O my Soul (saith David) Psal. 103. v. 1, 2, 3. and all that is within me bless his holy name. Bless the Lord! O my Soul (Says David) Psalm 103. v. 1, 2, 3. and all that is within me bless his holy name. vvb dt n1! sy po11 n1 (vvz np1) np1 crd n1 crd, crd, crd cc d cst vbz p-acp pno11 vvi po31 j n1. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1102 Page 513
9198 Blessthe Lord, O my Soul, & forget not all his benefits, who forgiveth all thy iniquities & healeth all thy diseases. Blessthe Lord, Oh my Soul, & forget not all his benefits, who forgiveth all thy iniquities & heals all thy diseases. np1 n1, uh po11 n1, cc vvb xx d po31 n2, r-crq vvz d po21 n2 cc vvz d po21 n2. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1102 Page 513
9199 2. The Second reason is the good of our Brother. Next our immediate magnifying and glorifying of God there is nothing more our duty, 2. The Second reason is the good of our Brother. Next our immediate magnifying and glorifying of God there is nothing more our duty, crd dt ord n1 vbz dt j pp-f po12 n1. ord po12 j vvg cc vvg pp-f np1 a-acp vbz pix av-dc po12 n1, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1103 Page 513
9200 then the consulting the good of our Brethren, and he is highly serviceable to God, who is any way serviceable to the Souls of others, either in winning them to God, then the consulting the good of our Brothers, and he is highly serviceable to God, who is any Way serviceable to the Souls of Others, either in winning them to God, cs dt vvg dt j pp-f po12 n2, cc pns31 vbz av-j j p-acp np1, r-crq vbz d n1 j p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2-jn, av-d p-acp vvg pno32 p-acp np1, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1103 Page 513
9201 or advantaging them in their walking with God. or advantaging them in their walking with God. cc vvg pno32 p-acp po32 n-vvg p-acp np1. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1103 Page 513
9202 The Souls of Christians have often great advantages by hearing what God hath done for the Souls of others in their circumstances. The Souls of Christians have often great advantages by hearing what God hath done for the Souls of Others in their Circumstances. dt n2 pp-f np1 vhb av j n2 p-acp vvg r-crq np1 vhz vdn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2-jn p-acp po32 n2. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1103 Page 513
9203 It incourageth them to make their applications to God, to hope, and trust in his mercy to wait untill he will be pleased in like manner to be gracious to them. It Encourageth them to make their applications to God, to hope, and trust in his mercy to wait until he will be pleased in like manner to be gracious to them. pn31 vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi, cc vvi p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi c-acp pns31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp j n1 pc-acp vbi j p-acp pno32. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1103 Page 513
9204 David Psal. 69. 32. makes this as an argument, with which he pleadeth with God for mercy for his Soul. He promiseth first, v. 30. That he would praise the Lord with a song and magnify him with thanksgiving. David Psalm 69. 32. makes this as an argument, with which he pleads with God for mercy for his Soul. He promises First, v. 30. That he would praise the Lord with a song and magnify him with thanksgiving. np1 np1 crd crd vvz d c-acp dt n1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp np1 p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vvz ord, n1 crd cst pns31 vmd vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cc vvi pno31 p-acp n1. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1103 Page 513
9205 then he addeth v. 32. The humble shall see this, and be gladand your hearts shall live that seek God, then he adds v. 32. The humble shall see this, and be gladand your hearts shall live that seek God, av pns31 vvz n1 crd dt j vmb vvi d, cc vbi j po22 n2 vmb vvi cst vvb np1, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1103 Page 513
9206 for the Lord heareth the poor, and despiseth not his Prisoners. for the Lord hears the poor, and despises not his Prisoners. p-acp dt n1 vvz dt j, cc vvz xx po31 n2. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1103 Page 513
9207 By the humble is to be understood (as in many other Texts of Scripture) Persons in low, mean and afflicted conditions. By the humble is to be understood (as in many other Texts of Scripture) Persons in low, mean and afflicted conditions. p-acp dt j vbz pc-acp vbi vvn (c-acp p-acp d j-jn n2 pp-f n1) n2 p-acp j, j cc j-vvn n2. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1103 Page 513
9208 It much conduceth to the raising up of the Spirits of a man, under torments of bodily pain and affliction, It much conduceth to the raising up of the Spirits of a man, under torments of bodily pain and affliction, pn31 av-d vvz p-acp dt n-vvg a-acp pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1, p-acp n2 pp-f j n1 cc n1, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1103 Page 513
9209 if one comes and tells him, I was in the same condition, and had the same pain, if one comes and tells him, I was in the same condition, and had the same pain, cs crd vvz cc vvz pno31, pns11 vbds p-acp dt d n1, cc vhd dt d n1, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1103 Page 513
9210 yet I by such and such applications recovered, and it is of no less usefulness, to one of a poor, yet I by such and such applications recovered, and it is of no less usefulness, to one of a poor, av pns11 p-acp d cc d n2 vvn, cc pn31 vbz pp-f dx dc n1, p-acp crd pp-f dt j, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1103 Page 513
9211 and broken Spirit, for one to come to him, under his doubts and fears, and despondency because of the guilt of sin, and broken Spirit, for one to come to him, under his doubts and fears, and despondency Because of the guilt of since, cc j-vvn n1, c-acp pi pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, p-acp po31 n2 cc n2, cc n1 c-acp pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1103 Page 513
9212 when another Christian comes to him, and tells him, I also was a blasphemer, a drunkard, when Another Christian comes to him, and tells him, I also was a blasphemer, a drunkard, c-crq j-jn np1 vvz p-acp pno31, cc vvz pno31, pns11 av vbds dt n1, dt n1, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1103 Page 513
9213 an injurious Person, yet I obtained mercy. an injurious Person, yet I obtained mercy. dt j n1, av pns11 vvd n1. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1103 Page 513
9214 I bless God my doubts are resolved, my fears scattered, and I am inabled through grace to hope in the frèe gerace and mercy of God through the Lord Jesus Christ. I bless God my doubts Are resolved, my fears scattered, and I am enabled through grace to hope in the frèe gerace and mercy of God through the Lord jesus christ. pns11 vvb np1 po11 n2 vbr vvn, po11 n2 vvn, cc pns11 vbm vvn p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt vvb n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 np1 np1. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1103 Page 514
9215 Wher now such an opportunity as this is (which is not very frequent) there the good of our Brother calls to us for such a declaration, what God hath done for our Souls. Where now such an opportunity as this is (which is not very frequent) there the good of our Brother calls to us for such a declaration, what God hath done for our Souls. q-crq av d dt n1 c-acp d vbz (r-crq vbz xx av j) pc-acp dt j pp-f po12 n1 vvz p-acp pno12 p-acp d dt n1, r-crq np1 vhz vdn p-acp po12 n2. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1103 Page 514
9368 I come to the fifth from those words, Look not upon me because I am black. I come to the fifth from those words, Look not upon me Because I am black. pns11 vvb p-acp dt ord p-acp d n2, vvb xx p-acp pno11 c-acp pns11 vbm j-jn. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1128 Page 521
9216 3. A third reason is the duty of a Christian so far as he may to avoid Scandal and Offence. Offences and mutual dissatisfactions one in another, destroy all the freedom, 3. A third reason is the duty of a Christian so Far as he may to avoid Scandal and Offence. Offences and mutual dissatisfactions one in Another, destroy all the freedom, crd dt ord n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt njp av av-j c-acp pns31 vmb p-acp vvb n1 cc n1. n2 cc j n2 pi p-acp n-jn, vvb d dt n1, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1104 Page 514
9217 and sweetness of Christians communion each with other, and it is our duty so to walk as to give no offence, to Jews or Gentiles, much less to the Church of God 2. Cor 20. 32. There are two ways by which offence is given. and sweetness of Christians communion each with other, and it is our duty so to walk as to give no offence, to jews or Gentiles, much less to the Church of God 2. Cor 20. 32. There Are two ways by which offence is given. cc n1 pp-f njpg2 n1 d p-acp n-jn, cc pn31 vbz po12 n1 av pc-acp vvi c-acp pc-acp vvi dx n1, p-acp np2 cc n2-j, d dc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 crd np1 crd crd pc-acp vbr crd n2 p-acp r-crq n1 vbz vvn. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1104 Page 514
9218 1. By doing some actions as to which we are at a perfect liberty by which we cause our Brother to sin against God: 1. By doing Some actions as to which we Are At a perfect liberty by which we cause our Brother to sin against God: crd p-acp vdg d n2 c-acp p-acp r-crq pns12 vbr p-acp dt j n1 p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb po12 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1: (44) sermon (DIV2) 1105 Page 514
9219 As to these the Apostle cautioneth Christians very largely both in his Epistle to the Romans and to the Corinthians: But these kind of offences are not obviated by Christians declarations of what God hath done for their Souls, As to these the Apostle cautioneth Christians very largely both in his Epistle to the Romans and to the Corinthians: But these kind of offences Are not obviated by Christians declarations of what God hath done for their Souls, a-acp p-acp d dt n1 vvz np1 av av-j av-d p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt np1 cc p-acp dt np1: p-acp d n1 pp-f n2 vbr xx vvn p-acp njpg2 n2 pp-f r-crq np1 vhz vdn p-acp po32 n2, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1105 Page 514
9220 as to the influences of saving grace: as to the influences of Saving grace: c-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f j-vvg n1: (44) sermon (DIV2) 1105 Page 514
9221 but rather by the declaration of his knowledge, and forbearing such actions, as he hath a liberty to, but rather by the declaration of his knowledge, and forbearing such actions, as he hath a liberty to, cc-acp av-c p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc vvg d n2, c-acp pns31 vhz dt n1 p-acp, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1105 Page 514
9222 but no necessity that presseth him to the doing of them, at least till his Brother be Satisfyed in the lawfulness of them. but no necessity that Presseth him to the doing of them, At least till his Brother be Satisfied in the lawfulness of them. cc-acp dx n1 cst vvz pno31 p-acp dt vdg pp-f pno32, p-acp ds p-acp po31 n1 vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1105 Page 514
9223 2. By some Scandalous actions; these indeed are Scandala data, Scandals that are given and such sores as a Christian ought by all means in his power to endeavour healing of, 2. By Some Scandalous actions; these indeed Are Scandal data, Scandals that Are given and such sores as a Christian ought by all means in his power to endeavour healing of, crd p-acp d j n2; d av vbr np1 fw-la, n2 cst vbr vvn cc d n2 p-acp dt njp vmd p-acp d n2 p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi vvg pp-f, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1106 Page 514
9224 and whether such things have been done before, or after a change wrought in our hearts, it is our duty to do what in us lyeth to remove the Scandal of them, which I know not how it can at first be done, without some declaration to the party, and whither such things have been done before, or After a change wrought in our hearts, it is our duty to do what in us lies to remove the Scandal of them, which I know not how it can At First be done, without Some declaration to the party, cc cs d n2 vhb vbn vdn a-acp, cc p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp po12 n2, pn31 vbz po12 n1 pc-acp vdi r-crq p-acp pno12 vvz pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f pno32, r-crq pns11 vvb xx c-crq pn31 vmb p-acp ord vbi vdn, p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1106 Page 514
9225 or Church offended, what God hath done for us, what a change he hath wrought in us, or Church offended, what God hath done for us, what a change he hath wrought in us, cc n1 vvn, r-crq np1 vhz vdn p-acp pno12, r-crq dt n1 pns31 vhz vvn p-acp pno12, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1106 Page 514
9226 until by a contrary conversation (which is a work of time & the best evidence) we can make it more really to appear to them. 4. Lastly. until by a contrary Conversation (which is a work of time & the best evidence) we can make it more really to appear to them. 4. Lastly. c-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1 (r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 cc dt js n1) pns12 vmb vvi pn31 av-dc av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32. crd ord. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1106 Page 514
9227 The Credit of our professions some times calls to us for it; The Credit of our professions Some times calls to us for it; dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 d n2 vvz p-acp pno12 p-acp pn31; (44) sermon (DIV2) 1107 Page 514
9228 and this is the reason of the performance of this duty with reference to the men of the World, who seek all advantages to reproach the good and right ways of the Lord. and this is the reason of the performance of this duty with Referente to the men of the World, who seek all advantages to reproach the good and right ways of the Lord. cc d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vvb d n2 pc-acp vvi dt j cc j-jn n2 pp-f dt n1. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1107 Page 514
9229 But this is enough to have spoken doctrinally upon this argument. From hence (in the first place) we may observe. But this is enough to have spoken doctrinally upon this argument. From hence (in the First place) we may observe. p-acp d vbz av-d pc-acp vhi vvn av-j p-acp d n1. p-acp av (p-acp dt ord n1) pns12 vmb vvi. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1107 Page 514
9230 That a Child of God may know that he, or she is comely. That a Child of God may know that he, or she is comely. cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vvi cst pns31, cc pns31 vbz j. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1108 Page 514
9231 Indeed this is not the lot of every Child of God, at all times, and for them that do know it, there are degrees of their knowledge. Indeed this is not the lot of every Child of God, At all times, and for them that do know it, there Are Degrees of their knowledge. av d vbz xx dt n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f np1, p-acp d n2, cc p-acp pno32 cst vdb vvi pn31, pc-acp vbr n2 pp-f po32 n1. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1108 Page 514
9232 Some have a more, some a less certain knowledge, but I say a good Christian may know it. The Papists indeed make all a Christians faith to be languid, some have a more, Some a less certain knowledge, but I say a good Christian may know it. The Papists indeed make all a Christians faith to be languid, d vhb dt av-dc, d dt av-dc j n1, cc-acp pns11 vvb dt j np1 vmb vvi pn31. dt njp2 av vvi d dt njpg2 n1 pc-acp vbi j-jn, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1108 Page 515
9234 The Spouse knew she was sick of Love, and here, that altho she was black, yet she was also comely, tho as the tents of Kedar, yet as the Curtains of Solomon also. Peter knew that he loved his Master, so as he durst appeal to him, and say. The Spouse knew she was sick of Love, and Here, that although she was black, yet she was also comely, though as the tents of Kedar, yet as the Curtains of Solomon also. Peter knew that he loved his Master, so as he durst appeal to him, and say. dt n1 vvd pns31 vbds j pp-f n1, cc av, cst cs pns31 vbds j-jn, av pns31 vbds av j, av p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, av p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 av. np1 vvd cst pns31 vvd po31 n1, av c-acp pns31 vvd n1 p-acp pno31, cc vvi. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1108 Page 515
9235 Thou that knowest all things knowest that I Love thee; Thou that Knowest all things Knowest that I Love thee; pns21 cst vv2 d n2 vv2 cst pns11 vvb pno21; (44) sermon (DIV2) 1108 Page 515
9236 and St. John giving us rules how we might know that we are translated from death to Life, supposed that it might be known, and Saint John giving us rules how we might know that we Are translated from death to Life, supposed that it might be known, cc n1 np1 vvg pno12 vvz c-crq pns12 vmd vvi cst pns12 vbr vvn p-acp n1 p-acp n1, vvd cst pn31 vmd vbi vvn, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1108 Page 515
9237 and if it had not been possible surely Peter would not have quickened us to the use of all diligence to make our calling and election sure. and if it had not been possible surely Peter would not have quickened us to the use of all diligence to make our calling and election sure. cc cs pn31 vhd xx vbn j av-j np1 vmd xx vhi vvn pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n1 cc n1 j. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1108 Page 515
9238 That every good Christian doth not certainly know his Spiritual Estate, is unquestionable; That every good Christian does not Certainly know his Spiritual Estate, is unquestionable; cst d j njp vdz xx av-j vvb po31 j n1, vbz j; (44) sermon (DIV2) 1108 Page 515
9239 That he who doth know it this day, may fall into doubts and fears concerning it, is also certain: That he who does know it this day, may fallen into doubts and fears Concerning it, is also certain: cst pns31 r-crq vdz vvi pn31 d n1, vmb vvi p-acp n2 cc n2 vvg pn31, vbz av j: (44) sermon (DIV2) 1108 Page 515
9240 But it is as plain in Scripture, that a Christian may walk in the sense and view of his own sincerity, But it is as plain in Scripture, that a Christian may walk in the sense and view of his own sincerity, cc-acp pn31 vbz a-acp j p-acp n1, cst dt np1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 d n1, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1108 Page 515
9241 and uprightness, he may know it by the more special influence of the holy Spirit, which witnesseth with our Spirits, that we are the Children of God, and this is of all other, the most certain and comfortable knowledge. and uprightness, he may know it by the more special influence of the holy Spirit, which Witnesseth with our Spirits, that we Are the Children of God, and this is of all other, the most certain and comfortable knowledge. cc n1, pns31 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp dt av-dc j n1 pp-f dt j n1, r-crq vvz p-acp po12 n2, cst pns12 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1, cc d vbz pp-f d n-jn, dt av-ds j cc j n1. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1108 Page 515
9242 He may also know it, by the more ordinary influence of the Spirit of grace, supporting the Soul, in the view of its own habits of grace. He may also know it, by the more ordinary influence of the Spirit of grace, supporting the Soul, in the view of its own habits of grace. pns31 vmb av vvi pn31, p-acp dt av-dc j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, vvg dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d n2 pp-f n1. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1108 Page 515
9243 And certainly a good Christian is highly concerned to labour after this knowledge, as for the Quiet, Peace and Satisfaction of his own Spirit so for the glory of God, the good of others, And Certainly a good Christian is highly concerned to labour After this knowledge, as for the Quiet, Peace and Satisfaction of his own Spirit so for the glory of God, the good of Others, cc av-j dt j np1 vbz av-j vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1, c-acp p-acp dt j-jn, n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 d n1 av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, dt j pp-f n2-jn, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1108 Page 515
9244 and the upholding of our selves against the calumnies, and reproaches of evil men: and the upholding of our selves against the calumnies, and Reproaches of evil men: cc dt vvg pp-f po12 n2 p-acp dt n2, cc n2 pp-f j-jn n2: (44) sermon (DIV2) 1108 Page 515
9245 How shall a Christian, that is full of fears, and continually doubting, whether God hath done any thing for his Soul or no, ever give God the honour and glory of what he hath done for him, and wrought in him. How shall a Christian, that is full of fears, and continually doubting, whither God hath done any thing for his Soul or no, ever give God the honour and glory of what he hath done for him, and wrought in him. c-crq vmb dt njp, cst vbz j pp-f n2, cc av-j vvg, cs np1 vhz vdn d n1 p-acp po31 n1 cc uh-dx, av vvb np1 dt n1 cc n1 pp-f r-crq pns31 vhz vdn p-acp pno31, cc vvn p-acp pno31. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1108 Page 515
9246 A sad, and dejected Spirit can never walk thankfully and praise God, for what he hath done for him: A sad, and dejected Spirit can never walk thankfully and praise God, for what he hath done for him: dt j, cc j-vvn n1 vmb av-x vvi av-j cc vvb np1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vhz vdn p-acp pno31: (44) sermon (DIV2) 1108 Page 515
9247 how shall such a Soul be serviceable to his Brother in distress! how shall such a Soul be serviceable to his Brother in distress! c-crq vmb d dt n1 vbi j p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1! (44) sermon (DIV2) 1108 Page 515
9248 The Apostle adviseth working with our hands that we may have something to give to those that need, The Apostle adviseth working with our hands that we may have something to give to those that need, dt n1 vvz vvg p-acp po12 n2 cst pns12 vmb vhi pi pc-acp vvi p-acp d cst vvb, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1108 Page 515
9249 and tells us, It is more noble to give then to receive; and tells us, It is more noble to give then to receive; cc vvz pno12, pn31 vbz av-dc j pc-acp vvi av pc-acp vvi; (44) sermon (DIV2) 1108 Page 515
9250 the despondent, doubting Christian is always a receiver he cannot be a giver of advice and counsel, to others, the despondent, doubting Christian is always a receiver he cannot be a giver of Advice and counsel, to Others, dt j, vvg np1 vbz av dt n1 pns31 vmbx vbi dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, p-acp n2-jn, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1108 Page 515
9251 How shall such a Christian bear up against the suggestions of the Devil, or against the reproaches, Scandals, How shall such a Christian bear up against the suggestions of the devil, or against the Reproaches, Scandals, q-crq vmb d dt njp vvi a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc p-acp dt n2, n2, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1108 Page 515
9252 and calumnies of the men of the World: and calumnies of the men of the World: cc n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1: (44) sermon (DIV2) 1108 Page 515
9253 Upon all these and many more accounts, Christians are highly concerned, to look for such evidences as may Satisfy them that altho they have been black, Upon all these and many more accounts, Christians Are highly concerned, to look for such evidences as may Satisfy them that although they have been black, p-acp d d cc d dc n2, np1 vbr av-j vvn, pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2 c-acp vmb vvb pno32 cst cs pns32 vhb vbn j-jn, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1108 Page 516
9254 and are black through the frequent renewings of corruption, yet they are comely through grace. and Are black through the frequent renewings of corruption, yet they Are comely through grace. cc vbr j-jn p-acp dt j n2-vvg pp-f n1, av pns32 vbr j p-acp n1. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1108 Page 516
9255 If any ask what they should do that they may know, I know no better way, If any ask what they should do that they may know, I know no better Way, cs d vvb r-crq pns32 vmd vdi cst pns32 vmb vvi, pns11 vvb dx jc n1, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1108 Page 516
9256 then the studying the perfection of the new creature to perfect holiness in the Lords fear; then the studying the perfection of the new creature to perfect holiness in the lords Fear; cs dt vvg dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp j n1 p-acp dt n2 vvb; (44) sermon (DIV2) 1108 Page 516
9257 for tho it be true that we may be deceived in our judgments of the true features of the new creature, for though it be true that we may be deceived in our Judgments of the true features of the new creature, c-acp cs pn31 vbb j cst pns12 vmb vbi vvn p-acp po12 n2 pp-f dt j n2 pp-f dt j n1, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1108 Page 516
9258 yet it is also true that the true testimony of the Spirit, is in concurrence with the witness of our Spirits and where there is a faileur of that Testimony there can be no certainty of the other. yet it is also true that the true testimony of the Spirit, is in concurrence with the witness of our Spirits and where there is a faileur of that Testimony there can be no certainty of the other. av pn31 vbz av j cst dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, vbz p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 cc c-crq pc-acp vbz dt fw-fr pp-f d n1 a-acp vmb vbi dx n1 pp-f dt j-jn. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1108 Page 516
9259 We may learn from hence that it is not the sole work of a Christian to be complaining of himself, We may Learn from hence that it is not the sole work of a Christian to be complaining of himself, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp av cst pn31 vbz xx dt j n1 pp-f dt njp pc-acp vbi vvg pp-f px31, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1109 Page 516
9260 and loading himself with accusations, and charges of blackness. Solomon saith, there s a time for all things; and loading himself with accusations, and charges of blackness. Solomon Says, there s a time for all things; cc vvg px31 p-acp n2, cc n2 pp-f n1. np1 vvz, a-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp d n2; (44) sermon (DIV2) 1109 Page 516
9261 A time to weep and a time to laugh a time to mourn, and a time to dance. Eccles. 3. 2. 4. I would have Christians to consider their season. There is a time for him to consider his blackness and to weep for it; And there is also a time for him to own and acknowledge his comliness. A time to weep and a time to laugh a time to mourn, and a time to dance. Eccles. 3. 2. 4. I would have Christians to Consider their season. There is a time for him to Consider his blackness and to weep for it; And there is also a time for him to own and acknowledge his comeliness. dt n1 pc-acp vvi cc dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi, cc dt n1 pc-acp vvi. np1 crd crd crd pns11 vmd vhi np1 pc-acp vvi po32 n1. pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 cc p-acp vvb p-acp pn31; cc pc-acp vbz av dt n1 p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi cc vvi po31 n1. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1109 Page 516
9262 There is a time for him to sit alone, and keep silence and put his mouth in the dust, if so be there may be hope; There is a time for him to fit alone, and keep silence and put his Mouth in the dust, if so be there may be hope; pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp vvb av-j, cc vvb n1 cc vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, cs av vbi zz vmb vbi n1; (44) sermon (DIV2) 1109 Page 516
9263 But he ought also to find a time to lift up his head, to bless God that he lives, tho yet it is not he, But he ought also to find a time to lift up his head, to bless God that he lives, though yet it is not he, p-acp pns31 vmd av pc-acp vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp po31 n1, pc-acp vvi np1 cst pns31 vvz, av av pn31 vbz xx pns31, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1109 Page 516
9264 but the grace of God in him, to acknowledge that by Grace he is what he is, and that the grace of God hath not been bestowed on him in vain. but the grace of God in him, to acknowledge that by Grace he is what he is, and that the grace of God hath not been bestowed on him in vain. cc-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno31, pc-acp vvi cst p-acp n1 pns31 vbz q-crq pns31 vbz, cc d dt n1 pp-f np1 vhz xx vbn vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp j. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1109 Page 516
9265 The time for the former, should be the time of his Solitude, chiefly when he sitteth alone before God. The time for the former, should be the time of his Solitude, chiefly when he Sitteth alone before God. dt n1 p-acp dt j, vmd vbi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, av-jn c-crq pns31 vvz av-j p-acp np1. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1109 Page 516
9266 Except in some other particular cases which I instanced in while I was handling the former part of this Proposition. Except in Some other particular cases which I instanced in while I was handling the former part of this Proposition. j p-acp d j-jn j n2 r-crq pns11 vvn p-acp n1 pns11 vbds vvg dt j n1 pp-f d n1. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1109 Page 516
9267 God is indeed honoured by our humiliations, confessions of sin, shamings of our own Souls: but not so much as by the predication of the riches of his grace. God is indeed honoured by our humiliations, confessions of since, shamings of our own Souls: but not so much as by the predication of the riches of his grace. np1 vbz av vvn p-acp po12 n2, n2 pp-f n1, n2-vvg pp-f po12 d n2: cc-acp xx av av-d c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1109 Page 516
9268 Thankfulness, and rejocing in the Lord, and in his Salvation, are great pieces of duty. Thankfulness, and rejocing in the Lord, and in his Salvation, Are great Pieces of duty. n1, cc vvg p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp po31 n1, vbr j n2 pp-f n1. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1109 Page 516
9269 The weeping, dejected Christian doth not so much predicate the Lords glory, nor so much commend the ways of God to men, The weeping, dejected Christian does not so much predicate the lords glory, nor so much commend the ways of God to men, dt j-vvg, j-vvn np1 vdz xx av av-d vvi dt n2 n1, ccx av av-d vvi dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp n2, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1109 Page 516
9270 as the rejoicing, chearful Christian, provided his rejoycing be not carnal, and sensual, but Spiritual and in the Lord. as the rejoicing, cheerful Christian, provided his rejoicing be not carnal, and sensual, but Spiritual and in the Lord. c-acp dt n-vvg, j np1, vvd po31 vvg vbb xx j, cc j, cc-acp j cc p-acp dt n1. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1109 Page 516
9271 That is the conversation, which most commendeth God, and his ways, and most inviteth Souls into a walking in them. That is the Conversation, which most commends God, and his ways, and most Inviteth Souls into a walking in them. cst vbz dt n1, r-crq av-ds vvz np1, cc po31 n2, cc av-ds vvz np1 p-acp dt vvg p-acp pno32. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1109 Page 516
9272 Suffer therefore a word of Exhortation and with that I shall shut up this discourse, it must be to a declaration of what God hath done for your Souls. A declaration of it (I mean) where God calleth to you for it. Suffer Therefore a word of Exhortation and with that I shall shut up this discourse, it must be to a declaration of what God hath done for your Souls. A declaration of it (I mean) where God calls to you for it. vvb av dt n1 pp-f n1 cc p-acp cst pns11 vmb vvi a-acp d n1, pn31 vmb vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f r-crq np1 vhz vdn p-acp po22 n2. dt n1 pp-f pn31 (pns11 vvb) c-crq np1 vvz p-acp pn22 p-acp pn31. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1110 Page 517
9273 When that is may easily be concluded from my former discourse. When that is may Easily be concluded from my former discourse. c-crq d vbz vmb av-j vbi vvn p-acp po11 j n1. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1110 Page 517
9274 It is alwaies your duty unto God, when you are alone in your Closets, 〈 … 〉 never unseasonable. It is always your duty unto God, when you Are alone in your Closets, 〈 … 〉 never unseasonable. pn31 vbz av po22 n1 p-acp np1, c-crq pn22 vbr j p-acp po22 n2, 〈 … 〉 av-x j-u. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1110 Page 517
9275 It is (as you have heard) oft-times yo•• duty to do it unto men, to the Church of whichyou are Memberts, to particular Christians whoare your Companions, sometimes before the world. It is (as you have herd) ofttimes yo•• duty to do it unto men, to the Church of whichyou Are Memberts, to particular Christians whoare your Sodales, sometime before the world. pn31 vbz (c-acp pn22 vhb vvn) av n1 n1 pc-acp vdi pn31 p-acp n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f uh vbr np1, p-acp j np1 n1 po22 n2, av p-acp dt n1. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1110 Page 517
9276 Fou r thingsare usually pleaded as hinderances of it. 1. Christians uncertainty. 2. Modesty. 3. Pride. 4. Novelty of such a practice. Fou r thingsare usually pleaded as hindrances of it. 1. Christians uncertainty. 2. Modesty. 3. Pride. 4. Novelty of such a practice. np1 zz vvb av-j vvn p-acp n2 pp-f pn31. crd np1 n1. crd n1. crd n1. crd n1 pp-f d dt n1. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1110 Page 517
9277 1. I will endeavour to shew you the vanity of these pleas in bar to this duty. 2. I shall give you some directions in order to the performance of it, with which I shall conclude this discourse. 1. I will endeavour to show you the vanity of these pleasant in bar to this duty. 2. I shall give you Some directions in order to the performance of it, with which I shall conclude this discourse. crd pns11 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi pn22 dt n1 pp-f d n2 p-acp n1 p-acp d n1. crd pns11 vmb vvi pn22 d n2 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, p-acp r-crq pns11 vmb vvi d n1. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1110 Page 517
9278 1. The first plea is Christians own incertainty, and this is indeed a great plea, 1. The First plea is Christians own incertainty, and this is indeed a great plea, crd dt ord n1 vbz np1 d n1, cc d vbz av dt j n1, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1111 Page 517
9279 for no man ought to boast beyond his line, or to arrogate that to himself, which he doth not find in himself, we ought therefore to labour to bring our Souls to a certainty, for no man ought to boast beyond his line, or to arrogate that to himself, which he does not find in himself, we ought Therefore to labour to bring our Souls to a certainty, c-acp dx n1 vmd pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1, cc pc-acp vvi cst p-acp px31, r-crq pns31 vdz xx vvi p-acp px31, pns12 vmd av pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt n1, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1111 Page 517
9280 and the doubting Christian hath this advantage, that the greatest certainty is that which followeth doubting but though it may be thou hast not an infallible certainty, and the doubting Christian hath this advantage, that the greatest certainty is that which follows doubting but though it may be thou hast not an infallible certainty, cc dt vvg np1 vhz d n1, cst dt js n1 vbz d r-crq vvz vvg p-acp cs pn31 vmb vbi pns21 vh2 xx dt j n1, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1111 Page 517
9281 yet possibly thou hast a moral certainty, though not a certainty free from all doubts, and fears, yet not incumbred with strong doubts, and tormenting fears, though not an assurance, yet possibly thou hast a moral certainty, though not a certainty free from all doubts, and fears, yet not encumbered with strong doubts, and tormenting fears, though not an assurance, av av-j pns21 vh2 dt j n1, c-acp xx dt n1 j p-acp d n2, cc n2, av xx vvn p-acp j n2, cc j-vvg n2, cs xx dt n1, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1111 Page 517
9282 yet a good hope through grace, yea, such an hope as shall not make ashamed. yet a good hope through grace, yea, such an hope as shall not make ashamed. av dt j n1 p-acp n1, uh, d dt n1 c-acp vmb xx vvi j. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1111 Page 517
9283 Thou mayest declare how it is with thy Soul, though thou canst not declare what is not in thy Soul. I am not pressing any Christian to arrogate to himself, what there is no ground for, Thou Mayest declare how it is with thy Soul, though thou Canst not declare what is not in thy Soul. I am not pressing any Christian to arrogate to himself, what there is no ground for, pns21 vm2 vvi c-crq pn31 vbz p-acp po21 n1, cs pns21 vm2 xx vvi r-crq vbz xx p-acp po21 n1 pns11 vbm xx vvg d njp p-acp vvi p-acp px31, r-crq a-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1111 Page 517
9284 but only to own in himself, what God hath wrought in him, and for him. but only to own in himself, what God hath wrought in him, and for him. cc-acp av-j p-acp d p-acp px31, r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno31, cc p-acp pno31. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1111 Page 517
9285 Fears, and doubts, though they alwaies argue a weakness in faith, yet they ordinarily argue a truth of grace, Fears, and doubts, though they always argue a weakness in faith, yet they ordinarily argue a truth of grace, vvz, cc n2, c-acp pns32 av vvb dt n1 p-acp n1, av pns32 av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1111 Page 517
9286 and faith, it may be, because of thy clouds, and doubts, thou canst see no beauty and comeliness in thy self, and faith, it may be, Because of thy Clouds, and doubts, thou Canst see no beauty and comeliness in thy self, cc n1, pn31 vmb vbi, c-acp pp-f po21 n2, cc n2, pns21 vm2 vvi dx n1 cc n1 p-acp po21 n1, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1111 Page 517
9287 yet others may see a great beauty and comeliness in thee. yet Others may see a great beauty and comeliness in thee. av n2-jn vmb vvi dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp pno21. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1111 Page 517
9288 2. A second plea is Modesty, a vertue which excellently becometh the Children of God, who are called Virgins. 2. A second plea is Modesty, a virtue which excellently Becometh the Children of God, who Are called Virgins. crd dt ord n1 vbz n1, dt n1 r-crq av-j vvz dt n2 pp-f np1, r-crq vbr vvn n2. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1112 Page 517
9289 It is the duty of the Children of God, not to think of themselves above what they ought to think, it is pity that so comely an habit should be turned into sin, It is the duty of the Children of God, not to think of themselves above what they ought to think, it is pity that so comely an habit should be turned into since, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, xx pc-acp vvi pp-f px32 a-acp r-crq pns32 vmd pc-acp vvi, pn31 vbz n1 cst av j dt n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp n1, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1112 Page 517
9290 and that Christians under pretence of avoiding Pride, and Ostentation, should run upon another Rock, and that Christians under pretence of avoiding Pride, and Ostentation, should run upon Another Rock, cc cst np1 p-acp n1 pp-f vvg n1, cc n1, vmd vvi p-acp j-jn n1, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1112 Page 517
9291 and neglect a duty of so much tendency as I have shewed this to be, to the glory of God, and the good of others. and neglect a duty of so much tendency as I have showed this to be, to the glory of God, and the good of Others. cc vvi dt n1 pp-f av d n1 c-acp pns11 vhb vvn d pc-acp vbi, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt j pp-f n2-jn. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1112 Page 517
9292 Let me therefore examine this a little strictly. Let me Therefore examine this a little strictly. vvb pno11 av vvi d dt j av-j. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1112 Page 518
9293 Pride (saith the Philosopher) is a vice by which we judge our selves worthy of more honour then indeed we are, Pride (Says the Philosopher) is a vice by which we judge our selves worthy of more honour then indeed we Are, n1 (vvz dt n1) vbz dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb po12 n2 j pp-f dc n1 cs av pns12 vbr, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1112 Page 518
9294 and slight, or despise others who indeed have, or whom at least we judge to have 〈 ◊ 〉 of this, and slight, or despise Others who indeed have, or whom At least we judge to have 〈 ◊ 〉 of this, cc j, cc vvi n2-jn r-crq av vhb, cc r-crq p-acp ds pns12 vvb pc-acp vhi 〈 sy 〉 pp-f d, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1112 Page 518
9295 or that perfection then we have. or that perfection then we have. cc d n1 cs pns12 vhb. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1112 Page 518
9296 The Schoolmen tell us there are three ways by which we may discover this sinful tumor, The Schoolmen tell us there Are three ways by which we may discover this sinful tumor, dt n2 vvb pno12 a-acp vbr crd n2 p-acp r-crq pns12 vmb vvi d j n1, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1112 Page 518
9297 or swelling in an opinion of our selves. or swelling in an opinion of our selves. cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1112 Page 518
9298 1 When we judge those good things to be from our selves, which we indeed have but from above. 1 When we judge those good things to be from our selves, which we indeed have but from above. crd c-crq pns12 vvb d j n2 pc-acp vbi p-acp po12 n2, r-crq pns12 av vhb p-acp p-acp a-acp. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1113 Page 518
9299 2 When we boast our selves to have some good, or some measures of good, and perfection which we have not. 2 When we boast our selves to have Some good, or Some measures of good, and perfection which we have not. crd c-crq pns12 vvb po12 n2 pc-acp vhi d j, cc d n2 pp-f j, cc n1 r-crq pns12 vhb xx. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1114 Page 518
9300 3 When we slight, and despise others whom we judge to come short of our perfections. 3 When we slight, and despise Others whom we judge to come short of our perfections. crd c-crq pns12 j, cc vvi n2-jn r-crq pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi j pp-f po12 n2. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1115 Page 518
9301 They likewise prescribe a threefold remedy for this distemper. 1. The consideration of our native weakness and infirmity. They likewise prescribe a threefold remedy for this distemper. 1. The consideration of our native weakness and infirmity. pns32 av vvb dt j n1 p-acp d n1. crd dt n1 pp-f po12 j-jn n1 cc n1. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1115 Page 518
9302 2. The consideration of the infinite greatness, and perfection of God. 2. The consideration of the infinite greatness, and perfection of God. crd dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, cc n1 pp-f np1. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1115 Page 518
9303 3. The consideration of our own gifts and graces, in the shortness, and imperfections of them. 3. The consideration of our own Gifts and graces, in the shortness, and imperfections of them. crd dt n1 pp-f po12 d n2 cc n2, p-acp dt n1, cc n2 pp-f pno32. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1115 Page 518
9304 In short therefore, there is no need to fear the discovery of any Pride in the acknowledgment of what God hath done for us, provided, In short Therefore, there is no need to Fear the discovery of any Pride in the acknowledgment of what God hath done for us, provided, p-acp j av, pc-acp vbz dx n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f r-crq np1 vhz vdn p-acp pno12, vvn, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1115 Page 518
9305 1. That we do not play the Hypocrites, boasting beyond our line, of what we never experienced, what God never wrought in us. 1. That we do not play the Hypocrites, boasting beyond our line, of what we never experienced, what God never wrought in us. crd cst pns12 vdb xx vvi dt n2, vvg p-acp po12 vvi, pp-f r-crq pns12 av-x vvn, r-crq np1 av-x vvn p-acp pno12. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1116 Page 518
9306 The proud man arrogateth more to himself, then doth belong unto him. The proud man arrogateth more to himself, then does belong unto him. dt j n1 vvz av-dc p-acp px31, av vdz vvi p-acp pno31. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1116 Page 518
9307 2. Provided, that thou doest intitle God to all that thou hast of good in thee. 2. Provided, that thou dost entitle God to all that thou hast of good in thee. crd vvn, cst pns21 vd2 vvi np1 p-acp d cst pns21 vh2 pp-f j p-acp pno21. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1117 Page 518
9308 It is truly said by the Schoolmen. It is truly said by the Schoolmen. pn31 vbz av-j vvn p-acp dt n2. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1117 Page 518
9309 Cum aliquis aestimate bonum quod habet ab alio, ac si haberet a seipso, fertur per consequens appetitus ejus supra modum in propriam excellentiam: Cum aliquis aestimate bonum quod habet ab Alio, ac si haberet a Seipso, fertur per Consequent Appetitus His supra modum in propriam excellentiam: fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la dt fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la p-acp fw-la fw-la: (44) sermon (DIV2) 1117 Page 518
9310 That is; If a man judgeth that, that good which he hath from another, proceedeth from himself, his desire is immoderately carried out after his own excellency, and this is Pride. That is; If a man Judgeth that, that good which he hath from Another, Proceedeth from himself, his desire is immoderately carried out After his own excellency, and this is Pride. cst vbz; cs dt n1 vvz d, cst j r-crq pns31 vhz p-acp n-jn, vvz p-acp px31, po31 n1 vbz av-j vvn av p-acp po31 d n1, cc d vbz n1. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1117 Page 518
9311 They are therefore highly concerned to look to themselves as to this, that attribute so much to the power of mans will, without any influence of special, and distinguishing grace; They Are Therefore highly concerned to look to themselves as to this, that attribute so much to the power of men will, without any influence of special, and distinguishing grace; pns32 vbr av av-j vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp px32 p-acp p-acp d, cst vvb av av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f ng1 n1, p-acp d n1 pp-f j, cc j-vvg n1; (44) sermon (DIV2) 1117 Page 518
9312 you shall observe how careful St. Paul was against this upon all occasions, where he mentioneth his grace. you shall observe how careful Saint Paul was against this upon all occasions, where he mentioneth his grace. pn22 vmb vvi c-crq j n1 np1 vbds p-acp d p-acp d n2, c-crq pns31 vvz po31 n1. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1117 Page 518
9313 I live (saith he) but yet not I, but Christ liveth in me, I live (Says he) but yet not I, but christ lives in me, pns11 vvb (vvz pns31) p-acp av xx pns11, cc-acp np1 vvz p-acp pno11, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1117 Page 518
9314 and the life which I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God. and the life which I now live in the Flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God. cc dt n1 r-crq pns11 av vvi p-acp dt n1, pns11 vvb p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1117 Page 518
9315 I was a Persecutor, a Blasphemer, Injurious, but I obtained mercy, and the grace of the Lord was exceedingly abundant in me, with faith, I was a Persecutor, a Blasphemer, Injurious, but I obtained mercy, and the grace of the Lord was exceedingly abundant in me, with faith, pns11 vbds dt n1, dt n1, j, cc-acp pns11 vvd n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbds av-vvg j p-acp pno11, p-acp n1, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1117 Page 518
9316 and love, which is in Christ Jesus. and love, which is in christ jesus. cc n1, r-crq vbz p-acp np1 np1. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1117 Page 518
9317 I am the least of the Apostles, not worthy to be called an Apostle — But by the Grace of God I am what I am. I am the least of the Apostles, not worthy to be called an Apostle — But by the Grace of God I am what I am. pns11 vbm dt ds pp-f dt n2, xx j pc-acp vbi vvn dt n1 — cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 pns11 vbm q-crq pns11 vbm. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1117 Page 519
9318 It is no pride to acknowledge what God hath given us, and done for us, It is no pride to acknowledge what God hath given us, and done for us, pn31 vbz dx n1 pc-acp vvi r-crq np1 vhz vvn pno12, cc vdn p-acp pno12, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1117 Page 519
9319 but to arrogate it to our selves, as done by our own power, this is pride. but to arrogate it to our selves, as done by our own power, this is pride. cc-acp pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp po12 n2, c-acp vdn p-acp po12 d n1, d vbz n1. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1117 Page 519
9320 3. Provided (3dly,) That thou dost not despise the day of small things in the Souls of others: 3. Provided (3dly,) That thou dost not despise the day of small things in the Souls of Others: crd vvn (j,) d pns21 vd2 xx vvi dt n1 pp-f j n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2-jn: (44) sermon (DIV2) 1118 Page 519
9321 Scorning, contemning, and despising those, for whom God hath done, or we think that he hath done less then he hath done for us. Scorning, contemning, and despising those, for whom God hath done, or we think that he hath done less then he hath done for us. vvg, vvg, cc vvg d, p-acp ro-crq np1 vhz vdn, cc pns12 vvb cst pns31 vhz vdn dc cs pns31 vhz vdn p-acp pno12. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1118 Page 519
9322 This will speak Pride, the proud Soul as he alwaies arrogateth too much to himself, so he alwaies giveth too little to his Brother, and haughtily over-looketh what he hath, This will speak Pride, the proud Soul as he always arrogateth too much to himself, so he always gives too little to his Brother, and haughtily overlooketh what he hath, d vmb vvi n1, dt j n1 c-acp pns31 av vvz av av-d p-acp px31, av pns31 av vvz av av-j p-acp po31 n1, cc av-j j r-crq pns31 vhz, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1118 Page 519
9323 so that his Brother alwaies seems low, and vile in his Eyes. so that his Brother always seems low, and vile in his Eyes. av cst po31 n1 av vvz j, cc j p-acp po31 n2. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1118 Page 519
9324 4. Lastly, Provided, That with the acknowledgment of thy perfections, and graces, thou conjoynest an admiration of Gods goodness, 4. Lastly, Provided, That with the acknowledgment of thy perfections, and graces, thou conjoynest an admiration of God's Goodness, crd ord, vvn, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n2, cc n2, pns21 vv2 dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1119 Page 519
9325 an acknowledgment of thy unworthiness, and of thy sinful failings, and imperfections. an acknowledgment of thy unworthiness, and of thy sinful failings, and imperfections. dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, cc pp-f po21 j n2-vvg, cc n2. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1119 Page 519
9326 Thus you see the Spouse doth in this Text. I am black (saith she) but comely. Thus you see the Spouse does in this Text. I am black (Says she) but comely. av pn22 vvb dt n1 vdz p-acp d np1 pns11 vbm j-jn (vvz pns31) p-acp j. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1119 Page 519
9327 So did Paul in the places I before quoted. So did Paul in the places I before quoted. av vdd np1 p-acp dt n2 pns11 a-acp vvn. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1119 Page 519
9328 3. A third Bar to this is Novelty. This can only be pleaded with reference to our acknowledgments to the Church, 3. A third Bar to this is Novelty. This can only be pleaded with Referente to our acknowledgments to the Church, crd dt ord n1 p-acp d vbz n1. d vmb av-j vbi vvn p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n2 p-acp dt n1, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1120 Page 519
9329 or the Officers of it, with respect to our either being admitted into a full communion with it in all Ordinances, or the Officers of it, with respect to our either being admitted into a full communion with it in all Ordinances, cc dt n2 pp-f pn31, p-acp n1 p-acp po12 d vbg vvn p-acp dt j n1 p-acp pn31 p-acp d n2, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1120 Page 519
9330 or being restored to it after some lapse for the more private practice of it to our Brethren, it is as old as David, as may be seen from Psal. 66. v. 16, 17. As to the former, it was from the beginning certainly thus. or being restored to it After Some lapse for the more private practice of it to our Brothers, it is as old as David, as may be seen from Psalm 66. v. 16, 17. As to the former, it was from the beginning Certainly thus. cc vbg vvn p-acp pn31 p-acp d n1 p-acp dt av-dc j n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp po12 n2, pn31 vbz a-acp j c-acp np1, c-acp vmb vbi vvn p-acp np1 crd n1 crd, crd p-acp p-acp dt j, pn31 vbds p-acp dt n1 av-j av. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1120 Page 519
9369 Where the Spouse (or rather the Holy Ghost by her) doth not forbid all looking upon the Spouse (whether we understand the Church, Where the Spouse (or rather the Holy Ghost by her) does not forbid all looking upon the Spouse (whither we understand the Church, c-crq dt n1 (cc av-c dt j n1 p-acp pno31) vdz xx vvi d vvg p-acp dt n1 (cs pns12 vvb dt n1, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1128 Page 521
9331 None were admitted into the Gospel Church without a profession of repentance, and faith in Christ. None after a lapse or Apostacy was restored to the Church without it. None were admitted into the Gospel Church without a profession of Repentance, and faith in christ. None After a lapse or Apostasy was restored to the Church without it. pix vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 p-acp np1. pi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp pn31. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1120 Page 519
9332 Indeed through the corruption of times, both the one and the other practice, hath degenerated into a meer formality, Indeed through the corruption of times, both the one and the other practice, hath degenerated into a mere formality, np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, d dt crd cc dt j-jn n1, vhz vvn p-acp dt j n1, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1120 Page 519
9333 and now it seemeth new to us. and now it seems new to us. cc av pn31 vvz j p-acp pno12. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1120 Page 519
9334 But as it is but a reduction of an Apostolical, and Primitive Practice, so there certainly is nothing more reasonable, both for the comfort of the particular Soul, from whom this declaration is desired, But as it is but a reduction of an Apostolical, and Primitive Practice, so there Certainly is nothing more reasonable, both for the Comfort of the particular Soul, from whom this declaration is desired, cc-acp c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, cc j n1, av a-acp av-j vbz pix av-dc j, av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, p-acp ro-crq d n1 vbz vvn, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1120 Page 519
9335 and for the satisfaction of the Minister of Christ, who is but a Steward of the mysteries of Christ, and for the satisfaction of the Minister of christ, who is but a Steward of the Mysteres of christ, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1120 Page 519
9336 and ought to be faithful, and also for the mutual satisfaction of such as are to be Members of the same Body. and ought to be faithful, and also for the mutual satisfaction of such as Are to be Members of the same Body. cc pi pc-acp vbi j, cc av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d c-acp vbr pc-acp vbi n2 pp-f dt d n1. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1120 Page 519
9337 4. But lastly, (whatever is pretended) it is much to be feared that Pride is the true hinderance of this Christian, 4. But lastly, (whatever is pretended) it is much to be feared that Pride is the true hindrance of this Christian, crd p-acp ord, (r-crq vbz vvn) pn31 vbz av-d pc-acp vbi vvn cst n1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f d njp, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1121 Page 519
9338 and Spiritual duty. 1. Either we think it beneath us to discourse of spiritual things, and to acknowledge all to the free grace of God: Or, and Spiritual duty. 1. Either we think it beneath us to discourse of spiritual things, and to acknowledge all to the free grace of God: Or, cc j n1. crd d pns12 vvb pn31 p-acp pno12 p-acp n1 pp-f j n2, cc pc-acp vvi d p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1: cc, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1121 Page 520
9339 2. We think we come short of some perfections which others have attained, and we are ashamed to let others know how short we are. 2. We think we come short of Some perfections which Others have attained, and we Are ashamed to let Others know how short we Are. crd pns12 vvb pns12 vvb j pp-f d n2 r-crq n2-jn vhb vvn, cc pns12 vbr j pc-acp vvi n2-jn vvb c-crq j pns12 vbr. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1122 Page 520
9340 But O that Christians would grow more familiar with spiritual things. But O that Christians would grow more familiar with spiritual things. p-acp fw-fr cst np1 vmd vvi dc j-jn p-acp j n2. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1122 Page 520
9341 We think that it is a piece of Charity if we hear of a Neighbour that is full of pain, We think that it is a piece of Charity if we hear of a Neighbour that is full of pain, pns12 vvb cst pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 cs pns12 vvb pp-f dt n1 cst vbz j pp-f n1, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1122 Page 520
9342 or very sick ofsuch adistemper as we have formerly laboured under, to goand tell him how we were, what we did, what effect and issue it had, or very sick ofsuch adistemper as we have formerly laboured under, to goand tell him how we were, what we did, what Effect and issue it had, cc av j av-d n1 c-acp pns12 vhb av-j vvn p-acp, p-acp n1 vvb pno31 c-crq pns12 vbdr, r-crq pns12 vdd, q-crq n1 cc vvi pn31 vhd, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1122 Page 520
9343 but we find an awkness to relate to fellow Christians, how we lay labouring under the guilt of sin, but we find an awkness to relate to fellow Christians, how we lay labouring under the guilt of since, cc-acp pns12 vvb dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 np1, c-crq pns12 vvd vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1122 Page 520
9344 and perplexities of conscience, and burthens of temptations, and what our applications to God were, and what relief we found from his free grace and mercy. and perplexities of conscience, and burdens of temptations, and what our applications to God were, and what relief we found from his free grace and mercy. cc n2 pp-f n1, cc n2 pp-f n2, cc q-crq po12 n2 p-acp np1 vbdr, cc r-crq n1 pns12 vvd p-acp po31 j n1 cc n1. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1122 Page 520
9345 But in the performance of this, as well as other duties, there may be miscarriages. Let me therefore conclude with offering some directions for the better management of this duty. They shall be three. But in the performance of this, as well as other duties, there may be miscarriages. Let me Therefore conclude with offering Some directions for the better management of this duty. They shall be three. p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f d, c-acp av c-acp j-jn n2, pc-acp vmb vbi n2. vvb pno11 av vvi p-acp vvg d n2 p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f d n1. pns32 vmb vbi crd. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1122 Page 520
9346 1. Take heed to the principle moving thee to such actions. 1. Take heed to the principle moving thee to such actions. crd vvb n1 p-acp dt n1 vvg pno21 p-acp d n2. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1123 Page 520
9347 That must be love to God (the principle of all religious actions, without which we do nothing acceptably, this is determined by the Apostle, 2 Cor. 13. 1, 2. It is love that is the fulfilling of the law, and indeed we can no otherwise in any point fulfil it. That must be love to God (the principle of all religious actions, without which we do nothing acceptably, this is determined by the Apostle, 2 Cor. 13. 1, 2. It is love that is the fulfilling of the law, and indeed we can not otherwise in any point fulfil it. cst vmb vbi vvb p-acp np1 (dt n1 pp-f d j n2, p-acp r-crq pns12 vdb pix av-j, d vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, crd np1 crd crd, crd pn31 vbz n1 cst vbz dt j-vvg pp-f dt n1, cc av pns12 vmb xx av p-acp d n1 vvi pn31. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1123 Page 520
9348 Take heed that self-love be not the principle, if by it thou seekest thy honour and praise; Take heed that Self-love be not the principle, if by it thou Seekest thy honour and praise; vvb n1 cst n1 vbb xx dt n1, cs p-acp pn31 pns21 vv2 po21 n1 cc n1; (44) sermon (DIV2) 1123 Page 520
9349 self love only principleth thee, but if thou dost it, that God may have the glory of his Grace, that the Souls of others may be profited, and advantaged. self love only principleth thee, but if thou dost it, that God may have the glory of his Grace, that the Souls of Others may be profited, and advantaged. n1 vvb av-j vvz pno21, cc-acp cs pns21 vd2 pn31, cst np1 vmb vhi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cst dt n2 pp-f n2-jn vmb vbi vvn, cc vvn. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1123 Page 520
9350 That offences may be prevented, or removed. That the dirt may be wiped off, which the world throweth upon profession. That offences may be prevented, or removed. That the dirt may be wiped off, which the world throweth upon profession. d n2 vmb vbi vvn, cc vvn. cst dt n1 vmb vbi vvn a-acp, r-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp n1. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1123 Page 520
9351 In these cases the love of God is thy principle. 2. Take heed to the manner of thy doing it. In these cases the love of God is thy principle. 2. Take heed to the manner of thy doing it. p-acp d n2 dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz po21 n1. crd vvb n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 vdg pn31. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1123 Page 520
9352 As to that I shall only hint 2 things. 1. See that God hath all the glory. As to that I shall only hint 2 things. 1. See that God hath all the glory. c-acp p-acp cst pns11 vmb av-j n1 crd n2. crd n1 cst np1 vhz d dt n1. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1124 Page 520
9353 It is lawful for thee to boast of the Grace of God, but you must be sure to boast in the Lord, and in all thy acknowledgments of any spiritual good, thou oughtest to sing with David, Psal 115. 1. Not unot us O Lord, not unto us, It is lawful for thee to boast of the Grace of God, but you must be sure to boast in the Lord, and in all thy acknowledgments of any spiritual good, thou Ought to sing with David, Psalm 115. 1. Not unot us O Lord, not unto us, pn31 vbz j p-acp pno21 p-acp vvb pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp pn22 vmb vbi j p-acp vvb p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp d po21 n2 pp-f d j j, pns21 vmd2 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, np1 crd crd xx n1 pno12 sy n1, xx p-acp pno12, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1125 Page 520
9354 but to thy Name be given the Glory, for thy mercy, and for thy truth sake. but to thy Name be given the Glory, for thy mercy, and for thy truth sake. cc-acp p-acp po21 n1 vbi vvn dt n1, p-acp po21 n1, cc p-acp po21 n1 n1. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1125 Page 520
9355 2. Do it with all the greatest lowliness, and humility of mind and expression that thou art able, so as nonw may for what thou hast received of grace, think of thee above what he ought to think ▪ Paul forbare to speak what he could have spake, 2. Do it with all the greatest lowliness, and humility of mind and expression that thou art able, so as nonw may for what thou hast received of grace, think of thee above what he ought to think ▪ Paul forbore to speak what he could have spoke, crd vdb pn31 p-acp d dt js n1, cc n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 cst pns21 vb2r j, av a-acp vvd vmb p-acp r-crq pns21 vh2 vvn pp-f n1, vvb pp-f pno21 p-acp r-crq pns31 vmd pc-acp vvi ▪ np1 vvd pc-acp vvi r-crq pns31 vmd vhi vvd, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1126 Page 520
9356 after his rapture into the third Heavens, 2 Cor. 12. 6. Lest (as he saith) any should think of me above that which he seeth in me, After his rapture into the third Heavens, 2 Cor. 12. 6. Lest (as he Says) any should think of me above that which he sees in me, p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt ord n2, crd np1 crd crd cs (c-acp pns31 vvz) d vmd vvi pp-f pno11 p-acp d r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp pno11, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1126 Page 521
9357 or that he heareth of me. or that he hears of me. cc cst pns31 vvz pp-f pno11. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1126 Page 521
9358 We are to have a care of the corruptions of others hearts, as well as our own. We Are to have a care of the corruptions of Others hearts, as well as our own. pns12 vbr pc-acp vhi dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n2-jn n2, c-acp av c-acp po12 d. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1126 Page 521
9359 3. Look to the simplicity of thy heart in the end of thy action. 3. Look to the simplicity of thy heart in the end of thy actium. crd vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1127 Page 521
9360 This will indeed be much regulated from the principle; if the principle be true, the end will be so. This will indeed be much regulated from the principle; if the principle be true, the end will be so. d vmb av vbi d vvn p-acp dt n1; cs dt n1 vbb j, dt n1 vmb vbi av. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1127 Page 521
9361 A man can do nothing out of a true principle of love to God, but his end will be the honour, and glory of God; A man can do nothing out of a true principle of love to God, but his end will be the honour, and glory of God; dt n1 vmb vdi pix av pp-f dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1, cc-acp po31 n1 vmb vbi dt n1, cc n1 pp-f np1; (44) sermon (DIV2) 1127 Page 521
9362 if the principle be self-love, the end will be our own honour, praise, and applause, to have the reputation of a religious man in the world, if the principle be Self-love, the end will be our own honour, praise, and applause, to have the reputation of a religious man in the world, cs dt n1 vbb n1, dt n1 vmb vbi po12 d n1, n1, cc n1, pc-acp vhi dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1127 Page 521
9363 and to appear to be what indeed we are not. and to appear to be what indeed we Are not. cc pc-acp vvi pc-acp vbi r-crq av pns12 vbr xx. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1127 Page 521
9364 Now if thy end be the honour and glory of God, you have heard, that is no other way attainable, Now if thy end be the honour and glory of God, you have herd, that is no other Way attainable, av cs po21 n1 vbb dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, pn22 vhb vvn, cst vbz dx j-jn n1 j, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1127 Page 521
9365 but either by the predication of his goodness, or by the doing of his will, either in the doing good to others, but either by the predication of his Goodness, or by the doing of his will, either in the doing good to Others, cc-acp d p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc p-acp dt vdg pp-f po31 n1, d p-acp dt vdg j p-acp n2-jn, (44) sermon (DIV2) 1127 Page 521
9366 or the preventing of scandals and offences, or upholding the credit, and reputation of Religion, &c. But of all these things I have discoursed more fully before. or the preventing of scandals and offences, or upholding the credit, and reputation of Religion, etc. But of all these things I have discoursed more Fully before. cc dt vvg pp-f n2 cc n2, cc vvg dt n1, cc n1 pp-f n1, av p-acp pp-f d d n2 pns11 vhb vvn av-dc av-j a-acp. (44) sermon (DIV2) 1127 Page 521
9367 Sermon XXXVI. Cant. 1. 6. Look not upon me because I am black, &c. I Have done with the four first Propositions, which I observed in these two verses. Sermon XXXVI. Cant 1. 6. Look not upon me Because I am black, etc. I Have done with the four First Propositions, which I observed in these two Verses. n1 crd. np1 crd crd n1 xx p-acp pno11 c-acp pns11 vbm j-jn, av pns11 vhb vdn p-acp dt crd ord n2, r-crq pns11 vvd p-acp d crd n2. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1127 Page 521
9370 or the particular believing Soul (in the day of her blackness, but some particular lookings. And this is very usual in Scripture to deliver Propositions generally, which yet must be understood in a limited, or the particular believing Soul (in the day of her blackness, but Some particular lookings. And this is very usual in Scripture to deliver Propositions generally, which yet must be understood in a limited, cc dt j j-vvg n1 (p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc-acp d j n2. cc d vbz av j p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi n2 av-j, r-crq av vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt j-vvn, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1128 Page 521
9371 and restrained sense, of which a multitude of instances might be given, Mat. 18. 3. Except you •e converted, and become as little Children, (that is, in some things as little Children) you cannot enter into the Kingdom of God. So where Christ saith; and restrained sense, of which a multitude of instances might be given, Mathew 18. 3. Except you •e converted, and become as little Children, (that is, in Some things as little Children) you cannot enter into the Kingdom of God. So where christ Says; cc j-vvn n1, pp-f r-crq dt n1 pp-f n2 vmd vbi vvn, np1 crd crd c-acp pn22 vhb vvn, cc vvi p-acp j n2, (cst vbz, p-acp d n2 c-acp j n2) pn22 vmbx vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. av c-crq np1 vvz; (45) sermon (DIV2) 1128 Page 522
9372 my Doctrine is not mine, the meaning is, not mine alone; and again, If I give testimony of my self; my Doctrine is not mine, the meaning is, not mine alone; and again, If I give testimony of my self; po11 n1 vbz xx png11, dt n1 vbz, xx po11 j; cc av, cs pns11 vvb n1 pp-f po11 n1; (45) sermon (DIV2) 1128 Page 522
9373 that is, if I alone gave testimony of my self, my testimony is not true. that is, if I alone gave testimony of my self, my testimony is not true. cst vbz, cs pns11 av-j vvd n1 pp-f po11 n1, po11 n1 vbz xx j. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1128 Page 522
9374 So often in precepts, and exhortations, when thou makest a feast (saith our Saviour, Luk. 14. 12.) call not thy Friends, or thy Brethren, or thy Kindred; that is, not them alone. So often in Precepts, and exhortations, when thou Makest a feast (Says our Saviour, Luk. 14. 12.) call not thy Friends, or thy Brothers, or thy Kindred; that is, not them alone. av av p-acp n2, cc n2, c-crq pns21 vv2 dt n1 (vvz po12 n1, np1 crd crd) vvb xx po21 n2, cc po21 n2, cc po21 n1; cst vbz, xx pno32 av-j. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1128 Page 522
9375 There is nothing more ordinary in the phrase of Scripture, and particularly in exhortations, or prohibitions. So here when she saith, Look not upon me, her meaning is not to dissuade all intuition, There is nothing more ordinary in the phrase of Scripture, and particularly in exhortations, or prohibitions. So Here when she Says, Look not upon me, her meaning is not to dissuade all intuition, pc-acp vbz pix av-dc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc av-j p-acp n2, cc n2. av av c-crq pns31 vvz, vvb xx p-acp pno11, po31 n1 vbz xx pc-acp vvi d n1, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1128 Page 522
9376 and beholding her in her blackness, but to caution us how to look upon her; hence the Proposition was: and beholding her in her blackness, but to caution us how to look upon her; hence the Proposition was: cc vvg pno31 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp p-acp n1 pno12 c-crq pc-acp vvb p-acp pno31; av dt n1 vbds: (45) sermon (DIV2) 1128 Page 522
9377 It is our duty to take heed how we look upon the Church, or the particular Child of God, because they are black. It is our duty to take heed how we look upon the Church, or the particular Child of God, Because they Are black. pn31 vbz po12 n1 pc-acp vvi n1 c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1, cc dt j n1 pp-f np1, c-acp pns32 vbr j-jn. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1129 Page 522
9378 What the blackness of the Church, or of the particular Soul is, I have heretofore largely discoursed. What the blackness of the Church, or of the particular Soul is, I have heretofore largely discoursed. q-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc pp-f dt j n1 vbz, pns11 vhb av av-j vvn. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1130 Page 522
9379 Both of them are black through Afflictions, and black through Corruptions; the Corruptions of particular Souls are personal, the Corruptions of the Church are the Corruptions of the body collective, through the mixture of undue, and corrupt Teachers, or Members, the reception of false and erroneous Doctrine, idolatrous, Both of them Are black through Afflictions, and black through Corruptions; the Corruptions of particular Souls Are personal, the Corruptions of the Church Are the Corruptions of the body collective, through the mixture of undue, and corrupt Teachers, or Members, the reception of false and erroneous Doctrine, idolatrous, av-d pp-f pno32 vbr j-jn p-acp n2, cc j-jn p-acp n2; dt n2 pp-f j n2 vbr j, dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr dt n2 pp-f dt n1 j, p-acp dt n1 pp-f j, cc j n2, cc n2, dt n1 pp-f j cc j n1, j, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1130 Page 522
9380 or superstitious Worship, or Rites, &c. In some sense we may not be able to avoid looking upon them, or superstitious Worship, or Rites, etc. In Some sense we may not be able to avoid looking upon them, cc j n1, cc n2, av p-acp d n1 pns12 vmb xx vbi j pc-acp vvi vvg p-acp pno32, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1130 Page 522
9381 as looking signifies no more then the casting of our Eyes upon obvious objects that are before us. as looking signifies no more then the casting of our Eyes upon obvious objects that Are before us. c-acp vvg vvz av-dx dc cs dt n-vvg pp-f po12 n2 p-acp j n2 cst vbr a-acp pno12. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1130 Page 522
9382 In some sense it is our duty to look upon them, to pity and compassionate them, In Some sense it is our duty to look upon them, to pity and compassionate them, p-acp d n1 pn31 vbz po12 n1 p-acp vvb p-acp pno32, pc-acp vvi cc j pno32, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1130 Page 522
9383 and contribute what we are able toward their help, and recovery. But in other senses it is our sin to look upon them. and contribute what we Are able towards their help, and recovery. But in other Senses it is our since to look upon them. cc vvi r-crq pns12 vbr j p-acp po32 n1, cc n1. p-acp p-acp j-jn n2 pn31 vbz po12 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1130 Page 522
9384 The business as to which I am to instruct you under this Proposition, is how truly to divide betwixt our duty, The business as to which I am to instruct you under this Proposition, is how truly to divide betwixt our duty, dt n1 c-acp p-acp r-crq pns11 vbm pc-acp vvi pn22 p-acp d n1, vbz c-crq av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n1, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1130 Page 522
9385 and our sin in this case. and our since in this case. cc po12 n1 p-acp d n1. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1130 Page 522
9386 The Eyes are the windows of the Soul, through which most of our affections, and passions shew themselves. The Eyes Are the windows of the Soul, through which most of our affections, and passion show themselves. dt n2 vbr dt n2 pp-f dt n1, p-acp r-crq av-ds pp-f po12 n2, cc n2 vvb px32. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1131 Page 522
9387 Pride discovereth itself by the Eye, hence you read of a Generation, whose Eyes are l•f•y, Prov. 30. 13. and David saith of himself, O Lord, mine heart is not haughty, Pride Discovereth itself by the Eye, hence you read of a Generation, whose Eyes Are l•f•y, Curae 30. 13. and David Says of himself, Oh Lord, mine heart is not haughty, n1 vvz px31 p-acp dt n1, av pn22 vvb pp-f dt n1, rg-crq n2 vbr j, np1 crd crd cc np1 vvz pp-f px31, uh n1, po11 n1 vbz xx j, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1131 Page 522
9388 nor my Eyes lofty, Psal. 131. 1. Love and wantonness discovereth itself by the Eye. Hence Peter tells us of Eyes full of Adultery, and Job tells us, he had made a covenant with his Eyes, that he would not look upon a Maid. nor my Eyes lofty, Psalm 131. 1. Love and wantonness Discovereth itself by the Eye. Hence Peter tells us of Eyes full of Adultery, and Job tells us, he had made a Covenant with his Eyes, that he would not look upon a Maid. ccx po11 n2 j, np1 crd crd vvb cc n1 vvz px31 p-acp dt n1. av np1 vvz pno12 pp-f n2 j pp-f n1, cc n1 vvz pno12, pns31 vhd vvn dt n1 p-acp po31 n2, cst pns31 vmd xx vvi p-acp dt n1. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1131 Page 523
9389 Covetousness, and immoderate desires discover themselves by the Eye, Prov. 27. 29. The Eyes of man are never satisfied. Covetousness, and immoderate Desires discover themselves by the Eye, Curae 27. 29. The Eyes of man Are never satisfied. n1, cc j n2 vvi px32 p-acp dt n1, np1 crd crd dt n2 pp-f n1 vbr av-x vvn. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1131 Page 523
9390 The joy, pleasure, and satisfaction of the Soul, are discerned by the Eye. The joy, pleasure, and satisfaction of the Soul, Are discerned by the Eye. dt n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1, vbr vvn p-acp dt n1. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1131 Page 523
9391 Mine Eyes also shall see my desire on my Enemies, Psal. 92. 11. Hope looketh through the Eye; Mine Eyes also shall see my desire on my Enemies, Psalm 92. 11. Hope looks through the Eye; po11 n2 av vmb vvi po11 n1 p-acp po11 n2, np1 crd crd vvb vvz p-acp dt n1; (45) sermon (DIV2) 1131 Page 523
9392 hence David expresseth his hope in God, by the action of his Eyes, Mine Eyes are towards the Lord, Psal. 25. 15. and in many other Texts. hence David Expresses his hope in God, by the actium of his Eyes, Mine Eyes Are towards the Lord, Psalm 25. 15. and in many other Texts. av np1 vvz po31 n1 p-acp np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, po11 n2 vbr p-acp dt n1, np1 crd crd cc p-acp d j-jn n2. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1131 Page 523
9393 Pity, sorrow and compassion are discovered, and expressed by the Eye. Pity, sorrow and compassion Are discovered, and expressed by the Eye. n1, n1 cc n1 vbr vvn, cc vvn p-acp dt n1. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1131 Page 523
9394 The Eyes for sorrow wax dim, and run down with tears. The outward man moveth according to the bent, The Eyes for sorrow wax dim, and run down with tears. The outward man moves according to the bent, dt n2 p-acp n1 vvb j, cc vvn a-acp p-acp n2. dt j n1 vvz vvg p-acp dt n1, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1131 Page 523
9395 and inclination of the will and affections; and inclination of the will and affections; cc n1 pp-f dt vmb cc n2; (45) sermon (DIV2) 1131 Page 523
9396 as a mans will stands bent, and his affections are inclined, so he moveth, so he acteth, as a men will Stands bent, and his affections Are inclined, so he moves, so he Acts, c-acp dt ng1 n1 vvz vvn, cc po31 n2 vbr vvn, av pns31 vvz, av pns31 vvz, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1131 Page 523
9397 and this will of man, and his affections discovering themselves by the Eye. The motions of that are made use of in Scripture to express the several affections, and this will of man, and his affections discovering themselves by the Eye. The motions of that Are made use of in Scripture to express the several affections, cc d n1 pp-f n1, cc po31 n2 vvg px32 p-acp dt n1. dt n2 pp-f d vbr vvn n1 pp-f p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi dt j n2, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1131 Page 523
9398 and inclinations of the Soul of man. and inclinations of the Soul of man. cc n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1131 Page 523
9399 The Spouse in this Text must not be understood to caution the Daughters of Hierusalem against the natural motions of their Eyes, with reference to her. But, The Spouse in this Text must not be understood to caution the Daughters of Jerusalem against the natural motions of their Eyes, with Referente to her. But, dt n1 p-acp d n1 vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp n1 dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po32 n2, p-acp n1 p-acp pno31. p-acp, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1131 Page 523
9400 1. Against those unkind aff•ctions towards her, which were not suitable to her state and condition. 1. Against those unkind aff•ctions towards her, which were not suitable to her state and condition. crd p-acp d j n2 p-acp pno31, r-crq vbdr xx j p-acp po31 n1 cc n1. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1132 Page 523
9401 2. Against those unkind effects, and actions, which ordinarily follow such affections. 2. Against those unkind effects, and actions, which ordinarily follow such affections. crd p-acp d j n2, cc n2, r-crq av-j vvb d n2. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1133 Page 523
9402 I put in those words [ unkind ] and [ unsuitable ] because there are affections, and actions, which are our duties towards the Spouse in the day of her blackness. This will lead me to discourse two points under this Proposition. I put in those words [ unkind ] and [ unsuitable ] Because there Are affections, and actions, which Are our duties towards the Spouse in the day of her blackness. This will led me to discourse two points under this Proposition. pns11 vvd p-acp d n2 [ j ] cc [ j ] c-acp a-acp vbr n2, cc n2, r-crq vbr po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. d vmb vvi pno11 pc-acp vvi crd n2 p-acp d n1. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1134 Page 523
9403 1. The du•y of Christians towards the Church of Christ, black with Afflictions, or through sinful mixtures and corruptions; 1. The du•y of Christians towards the Church of christ, black with Afflictions, or through sinful mixtures and corruptions; crd dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, j-jn p-acp n2, cc p-acp j n2 cc n2; (45) sermon (DIV2) 1135 Page 523
9404 and towards particular Christians under aff••ctions, or lapses. and towards particular Christians under aff••ctions, or lapses. cc p-acp j np1 p-acp n2, cc n2. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1135 Page 523
9405 2. How Christians may sin in their behaviours towards one, or the other, under such circumstances. 2. How Christians may sin in their behaviours towards one, or the other, under such Circumstances. crd c-crq np1 vmb vvi p-acp po32 n2 p-acp crd, cc dt n-jn, p-acp d n2. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1136 Page 523
9406 First, Let me speak as to what is a Christians duty in the ease; First, Let me speak as to what is a Christians duty in the ease; ord, vvb pno11 vvi a-acp p-acp r-crq vbz dt njpg2 n1 p-acp dt n1; (45) sermon (DIV2) 1137 Page 523
9407 that I shall resolve in this general position, That it is a Christians duty so far to look upon the Church, that I shall resolve in this general position, That it is a Christians duty so Far to look upon the Church, cst pns11 vmb vvi p-acp d j n1, cst pn31 vbz dt njpg2 n1 av av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1137 Page 523
9408 and the particular Christian in the day of their blackness, as they may be thereby affected with that due compassion which they owe unto their Brethren, and the particular Christian in the day of their blackness, as they may be thereby affected with that due compassion which they owe unto their Brothers, cc dt j njp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, c-acp pns32 vmb vbi av vvn p-acp d j-jn n1 r-crq pns32 vvb p-acp po32 n2, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1137 Page 523
9409 and quickned to those acts which brotherly love, and compassion calteth to them for. Thus not to look upon the Spouse, because she is black, is our sin. and quickened to those acts which brotherly love, and compassion calteth to them for. Thus not to look upon the Spouse, Because she is black, is our since. cc vvd p-acp d n2 r-crq j n1, cc n1 vvz p-acp pno32 p-acp. av xx pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, c-acp pns31 vbz j-jn, vbz po12 n1. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1137 Page 523
9410 So that the duty of a Christian here lieth in two or three things. 1. In a sympathy, or fellow feeling of a Churches, or Christians burdens, and misery. So that the duty of a Christian Here lies in two or three things. 1. In a Sympathy, or fellow feeling of a Churches, or Christians burdens, and misery. av cst dt n1 pp-f dt njp av vvz p-acp crd cc crd n2. crd p-acp dt n1, cc n1 vvg pp-f dt n2, cc np1 n2, cc n1. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1137 Page 523
9411 The Eye naturally affects the heart, according to the nature of the object which it seeth. The Eye naturally affects the heart, according to the nature of the Object which it sees. dt n1 av-j vvz dt n1, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq pn31 vvz. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1138 Page 524
9412 Nature itself teacheth a sympathy betwixt members of the same body. Nature itself Teaches a Sympathy betwixt members of the same body. n1 px31 vvz dt n1 p-acp n2 pp-f dt d n1. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1138 Page 524
9413 No one member can be afflicted, or pained, but the whole body feeleth it, and hath some sense of it. No one member can be afflicted, or pained, but the Whole body feeleth it, and hath Some sense of it. uh-dx crd n1 vmb vbi vvn, cc vvn, p-acp dt j-jn n1 vvz pn31, cc vhz d n1 pp-f pn31. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1138 Page 524
9414 The Apostle hath compared the Church (the Body of Christ) to the Body natural, The Apostle hath compared the Church (the Body of christ) to the Body natural, dt n1 vhz vvn dt n1 (dt n1 pp-f np1) p-acp dt n1 j, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1138 Page 524
9415 for the order of the Parts and Members, the several offices of the Members, the mutual subserviency of one Member to another, for the order of the Parts and Members, the several Offices of the Members, the mutual subserviency of one Member to Another, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 cc n2, dt j n2 pp-f dt n2, dt j n1 pp-f crd n1 p-acp j-jn, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1138 Page 524
9416 and that sympathy which should be found betwixt the Members. and that Sympathy which should be found betwixt the Members. cc d n1 r-crq vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt n2. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1138 Page 524
9417 Hence we are commanded by the Apostle, to rejoice with those who rejoice, and to weep with those that weep, and Paul saith of himself, who is weak, and I am not weak, who is offended, Hence we Are commanded by the Apostle, to rejoice with those who rejoice, and to weep with those that weep, and Paul Says of himself, who is weak, and I am not weak, who is offended, av pns12 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp d r-crq vvb, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp d cst vvb, cc np1 vvz pp-f px31, r-crq vbz j, cc pns11 vbm xx j, r-crq vbz vvn, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1138 Page 524
9418 and I burn not? and again we are commanded to remember those who are in bonds, and I burn not? and again we Are commanded to Remember those who Are in bonds, cc pns11 vvb xx? cc av pns12 vbr vvn p-acp vvb d r-crq vbr p-acp n2, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1138 Page 524
9419 as if we were bound with them, and those that suffer adversity, as being our selves in the Body. as if we were bound with them, and those that suffer adversity, as being our selves in the Body. c-acp cs pns12 vbdr vvn p-acp pno32, cc d cst vvb n1, c-acp vbg po12 n2 p-acp dt n1. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1138 Page 524
9420 So that, 1. The precept of God obligeth us to it, who having made his people all one Body hath made them also Members each of other. 2. Their relation calleth to them for it. So that, 1. The precept of God obliges us to it, who having made his people all one Body hath made them also Members each of other. 2. Their Relation calls to them for it. av cst, crd dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz pno12 p-acp pn31, r-crq vhg vvn po31 n1 d crd n1 vhz vvn pno32 av n2 d pp-f n-jn. crd po32 n1 vvz p-acp pno32 p-acp pn31. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1138 Page 524
9421 It seems to be the law of nature upon all near relations, for it is not only where (as in natural Bodies) the natural union is made by Nerves, It seems to be the law of nature upon all near relations, for it is not only where (as in natural Bodies) the natural Union is made by Nerves, pn31 vvz pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d av-j n2, p-acp pn31 vbz xx j c-crq (c-acp p-acp j n2) dt j n1 vbz vvn p-acp n2, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1138 Page 524
9422 and Sinews, but where love hath made an union, as in the union betwixt Parents, and Sinews, but where love hath made an Union, as in the Union betwixt Parents, cc n2, cc-acp q-crq n1 vhz vvn dt n1, c-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp n2, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1138 Page 524
9423 and Children, Husbands, and Wives, &c. Nor is this to be extended only to such cases where the person beloved feels a burthen, and Children, Husbands, and Wives, etc. Nor is this to be extended only to such cases where the person Beloved feels a burden, cc n2, n2, cc n2, av ccx vbz d pc-acp vbi vvn av-j p-acp d n2 c-crq dt n1 vvn vvz dt n1, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1138 Page 524
9424 or misery, but where they lie under it, though they be not sensible of it, what Husband, or misery, but where they lie under it, though they be not sensible of it, what Husband, cc n1, cc-acp c-crq pns32 vvb p-acp pn31, cs pns32 vbb xx j pp-f pn31, r-crq n1, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1138 Page 524
9425 or Wife is not affected with the affliction of their correlate in an Apoplexy, or under some distempers, of which themselves possibly have iittle or no sense. or Wife is not affected with the affliction of their correlate in an Apoplexy, or under Some distempers, of which themselves possibly have iittle or no sense. cc n1 vbz xx vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp d n2, pp-f r-crq px32 av-j vhi j cc dx n1. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1138 Page 524
9443 and let them pray over them — and the prayer of the faithful shall save the sick, and let them pray over them — and the prayer of the faithful shall save the sick, cc vvb pno32 vvi p-acp pno32 — cc dt n1 pp-f dt j vmb vvi dt j, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1139 Page 525
9426 So will every good Christian be affected at the case of his Brother fallen, tho he possibly hath not that due sense of his own fall, which he should have, So will every good Christian be affected At the case of his Brother fallen, though he possibly hath not that due sense of his own fallen, which he should have, av vmb d j np1 vbb vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvn, cs pns31 av-j vhz xx d j-jn n1 pp-f po31 d n1, r-crq pns31 vmd vhi, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1138 Page 524
9427 and at the case of the Church, under its blackness, though possibly the Rulers, or generality of the Members, be not so sensible of their own corruptions, and At the case of the Church, under its blackness, though possibly the Rulers, or generality of the Members, be not so sensible of their own corruptions, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp po31 n1, cs av-j dt n2, cc n1 pp-f dt n2, vbb xx av j pp-f po32 d n2, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1138 Page 524
9428 and deviations, and to look upon the Spouse of Christ in her blackness, with a mournful, pitying and compassionate Eye, is very much the duty of every good Christian, and deviations, and to look upon the Spouse of christ in her blackness, with a mournful, pitying and compassionate Eye, is very much the duty of every good Christian, cc n2, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp dt j, vvg cc j n1, vbz av av-d dt n1 pp-f d j njp, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1138 Page 524
9429 and what we find the constant, and religious practice of the People of God at all times. and what we find the constant, and religious practice of the People of God At all times. cc r-crq pns12 vvb dt j, cc j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n2. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1138 Page 524
9430 2. We may so far look upon the Spouses blackness, as our sight of it may inform us better, 2. We may so Far look upon the Spouses blackness, as our sighed of it may inform us better, crd pns12 vmb av av-j vvi p-acp dt ng1 n1, c-acp po12 n1 pp-f pn31 vmb vvi pno12 av-jc, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1139 Page 524
9431 or quicken us to seek God on her behalf. or quicken us to seek God on her behalf. cc vvb pno12 pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp po31 n1. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1139 Page 524
9432 It is our duty to pray for one another, James 5. 15. Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another. It is our duty to pray for one Another, James 5. 15. Confess your Faults one to Another, and pray one for Another. pn31 vbz po12 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp crd j-jn, np1 crd crd vvb po22 n2 crd p-acp n-jn, cc vvb pi p-acp n-jn. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1139 Page 525
9433 They are put together, and the first seemeth to be mentioned as a means in order to the other. They Are put together, and the First seems to be mentioned as a means in order to the other. pns32 vbr vvn av, cc dt ord vvz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n-jn. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1139 Page 525
9434 How can I plead for a Church, or a particular Child of God, if I know nothing of their state? how can I know it, How can I plead for a Church, or a particular Child of God, if I know nothing of their state? how can I know it, q-crq vmb pns11 vvi p-acp dt n1, cc dt j n1 pp-f np1, cs pns11 vvb pix pp-f po32 n1? q-crq vmb pns11 vvi pn31, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1139 Page 525
9435 if I may not look upon it? It is a divine indulgence granted by God to his People, that they shall not be heard only praying for themselves, if I may not look upon it? It is a divine indulgence granted by God to his People, that they shall not be herd only praying for themselves, cs pns11 vmb xx vvi p-acp pn31? pn31 vbz dt j-jn n1 vvn p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1, cst pns32 vmb xx vbi vvn av-j vvg p-acp px32, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1139 Page 525
9436 but for their Brethren also, 1 John 5. 16. If any man see his Brother sin a sin, which is not unto death, he shall ask, but for their Brothers also, 1 John 5. 16. If any man see his Brother since a since, which is not unto death, he shall ask, cc-acp p-acp po32 n2 av, crd np1 crd crd cs d n1 vvi po31 n1 n1 dt n1, r-crq vbz xx p-acp n1, pns31 vmb vvi, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1139 Page 525
9437 and he shall give them life for them who sin not unto death. All a Christians sins in their own nature are mortal, and unto death. and he shall give them life for them who sin not unto death. All a Christians Sins in their own nature Are Mortal, and unto death. cc pns31 vmb vvi pno32 n1 p-acp pno32 r-crq vvb xx p-acp n1. d dt njpg2 n2 p-acp po32 d n1 vbr j-jn, cc p-acp n1. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1139 Page 525
9438 The Papists err in their distinction of sins into such as are mortal, and such as are venial, but no sin is mortal, in that sense as it signifies, what cannot be forgiven (saving only the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost, mentioned by our Saviour,) and in respect of Gods gracious Ordination, no Child of God sinneth, or can sin unto death. The Papists err in their distinction of Sins into such as Are Mortal, and such as Are venial, but no since is Mortal, in that sense as it signifies, what cannot be forgiven (Saving only the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost, mentioned by our Saviour,) and in respect of God's gracious Ordination, no Child of God Sinneth, or can sin unto death. dt njp2 vvi p-acp po32 n1 pp-f n2 p-acp d c-acp vbr j-jn, cc d c-acp vbr j, p-acp dx n1 vbz j-jn, p-acp d n1 c-acp pn31 vvz, r-crq vmbx vbi vvn (vvg av-j dt n1 p-acp dt j n1, vvn p-acp po12 n1,) cc p-acp n1 pp-f npg1 j n1, dx n1 pp-f np1 vvz, cc vmb vvi p-acp n1. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1139 Page 525
9439 Now where the sin is not unto death, God hath promised us, on the behalf of our Brethren, that if we see them sinning, Now where the since is not unto death, God hath promised us, on the behalf of our Brothers, that if we see them sinning, av c-crq dt n1 vbz xx p-acp n1, np1 vhz vvn pno12, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, cst cs pns12 vvb pno32 vvg, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1139 Page 525
9440 and pray for them, their sins shall be forgiven them. Now if they may not look upon them in any sense, or to any purpose, and pray for them, their Sins shall be forgiven them. Now if they may not look upon them in any sense, or to any purpose, cc vvb p-acp pno32, po32 n2 vmb vbi vvn pno32. av cs pns32 vmb xx vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp d n1, cc p-acp d n1, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1139 Page 525
9441 how should they pray for them? And thus it is highly the duty of Gods People to look both upon the Church, how should they pray for them? And thus it is highly the duty of God's People to look both upon the Church, q-crq vmd pns32 vvb p-acp pno32? cc av pn31 vbz av-j dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 pc-acp vvi d p-acp dt n1, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1139 Page 525
9442 and the People of God, because of their blackness through affliction. Is any man afflicted (saith James 5. 14.) let him pray, and let them send for the Elders of the Church, and the People of God, Because of their blackness through affliction. Is any man afflicted (Says James 5. 14.) let him pray, and let them send for the Elders of the Church, cc dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp pp-f po32 n1 p-acp n1. vbz d n1 j-vvn (vvz np1 crd crd) vvb pno31 vvi, cc vvb pno32 vvi p-acp dt n2-jn pp-f dt n1, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1139 Page 525
9444 and the Lord shall raise him up, and if he hath committed sin, it shall be forgiven him. and the Lord shall raise him up, and if he hath committed since, it shall be forgiven him. cc dt n1 vmb vvi pno31 a-acp, cc cs pns31 vhz vvn n1, pn31 vmb vbi vvn pno31. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1139 Page 525
9445 In this sense it is so far from being Christians sin, that it is their duty to look upon the Spouse, because she is black. In this sense it is so Far from being Christians since, that it is their duty to look upon the Spouse, Because she is black. p-acp d n1 pn31 vbz av av-j p-acp vbg np1 n1, cst pn31 vbz po32 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, c-acp pns31 vbz j-jn. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1139 Page 525
9446 3. Lastly, It is Christians duty to look upon the Spouse, because she is black ▪ so far as to inable us in any measure to the purging out their corruptions. 3. Lastly, It is Christians duty to look upon the Spouse, Because she is black ▪ so Far as to inable us in any measure to the purging out their corruptions. crd ord, pn31 vbz np1 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, c-acp pns31 vbz j-jn ▪ av av-j c-acp p-acp j pno12 p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n-vvg av po32 n2. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1140 Page 525
9447 A good Christian ought so far to consider the corruptions of a Church, as in his place to endeavour its reformation; A good Christian ought so Far to Consider the corruptions of a Church, as in his place to endeavour its Reformation; dt j njp vmd av av-j pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1, c-acp p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1; (45) sermon (DIV2) 1140 Page 525
9448 and consequently it cannot be his duty to have communion with her in those things wherein she deviateth from the rule of her Lord. and consequently it cannot be his duty to have communion with her in those things wherein she deviateth from the Rule of her Lord. cc av-j pn31 vmbx vbi po31 n1 pc-acp vhi n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp d n2 c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1140 Page 525
9449 It is true, the effectual Authoritative Reformation of a National Church, belongeth to the Rulers, It is true, the effectual Authoritative Reformation of a National Church, belongeth to the Rulers, pn31 vbz j, dt j j n1 pp-f dt j n1, vvz p-acp dt n2, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1140 Page 525
9450 if they be Christians, as appeareth by all the instances of the Old Testament, concerning the Kings of Judah, and such a Reformation of a particular Church or Congregation, belongeth to the Officers of Christ in it, but every private Christian hath his part, viz. to inform such, in whom the power is, to bear a testimony against such corruptions, if they be Christians, as appears by all the instances of the Old Testament, Concerning the Kings of Judah, and such a Reformation of a particular Church or Congregation, belongeth to the Officers of christ in it, but every private Christian hath his part, viz. to inform such, in whom the power is, to bear a testimony against such corruptions, cs pns32 vbb np1, c-acp vvz p-acp d dt n2 pp-f dt j n1, vvg dt n2 pp-f np1, cc d dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 cc n1, vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp pn31, p-acp d j np1 vhz po31 n1, n1 pc-acp vvi d, p-acp ro-crq dt n1 vbz, pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp d n2, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1140 Page 526
9451 and not to have fellowship with the Church in such things. and not to have fellowship with the Church in such things. cc xx pc-acp vhi n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n2. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1140 Page 526
9452 I cannot grant that all Corruptions, in the Doctrine, Worship, or Discipline of a Church, are a sufficient cause to conclude it no true Church ▪ and wholly to withdraw himself from the communion of it. I cannot grant that all Corruptions, in the Doctrine, Worship, or Discipline of a Church, Are a sufficient cause to conclude it no true Church ▪ and wholly to withdraw himself from the communion of it. pns11 vmbx vvi cst d n2, p-acp dt n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1, vbr dt j n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 dx j n1 ▪ cc av-jn pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1140 Page 526
9453 But I doubt not to say, that it is my duty to withdraw Communion from a Church in such acts, But I doubt not to say, that it is my duty to withdraw Communion from a Church in such acts, p-acp pns11 vvb xx pc-acp vvi, cst pn31 vbz po11 n1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n2, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1140 Page 526
9454 as without sin I cannot have communion with it; but of this more by and by. as without since I cannot have communion with it; but of this more by and by. c-acp p-acp n1 pns11 vmbx vhi n1 p-acp pn31; cc-acp pp-f d dc p-acp cc p-acp. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1140 Page 526
9455 The case is the same in the case of a lapsed Brother, I am bound to admonish him, to tell him of his offence, The case is the same in the case of a lapsed Brother, I am bound to admonish him, to tell him of his offence, dt n1 vbz dt d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt vvn n1, pns11 vbm vvn p-acp vvb pno31, pc-acp vvi pno31 pp-f po31 n1, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1140 Page 526
9456 and if he will not hear me to take two or three with me. and if he will not hear me to take two or three with me. cc cs pns31 vmb xx vvi pno11 pc-acp vvi crd cc crd p-acp pno11. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1140 Page 526
9457 If he will not hear them to tell the Church, that he might be separated from the Communion of it. If he will not hear them to tell the Church, that he might be separated from the Communion of it. cs pns31 vmb xx vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi dt n1, cst pns31 vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1140 Page 526
9458 The Apostle hath directed us, If our Brother be overtaken with a fault, to restore him in the Spirit of meekness, Gal. 6. 1. Now in order to the performance of this, I may, The Apostle hath directed us, If our Brother be overtaken with a fault, to restore him in the Spirit of meekness, Gal. 6. 1. Now in order to the performance of this, I may, dt n1 vhz vvn pno12, cs po12 n1 vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd crd av p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d, pns11 vmb, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1140 Page 526
9459 yea, it is my duty to look upon my Brother when he is black, for the Lord who hath willed the end, must be understood to have also willed the means, that are necessary to that end. yea, it is my duty to look upon my Brother when he is black, for the Lord who hath willed the end, must be understood to have also willed the means, that Are necessary to that end. uh, pn31 vbz po11 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po11 n1 c-crq pns31 vbz j-jn, p-acp dt n1 r-crq vhz vvn dt n1, vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vhi av vvd dt n2, cst vbr j p-acp d n1. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1140 Page 526
9460 Let me in the next place shew you what kind of looking on the Spouse in her blackness is sinful; Let me in the next place show you what kind of looking on the Spouse in her blackness is sinful; vvb pno11 p-acp dt ord n1 vvb pn22 r-crq n1 pp-f vvg p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 vbz j; (45) sermon (DIV2) 1141 Page 526
9480 and the main acts of Divine Worship are performed, there is some comeliness. So far a particular Christian, and the main acts of Divine Worship Are performed, there is Some comeliness. So Far a particular Christian, cc dt j n2 pp-f j-jn n1 vbr vvn, pc-acp vbz d n1. av av-j dt j njp, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1142 Page 527
9461 this I shall more largely open in several particulars. 1. First, We ought not to look upon them with a censorious, and condemning Eye. this I shall more largely open in several particulars. 1. First, We ought not to look upon them with a censorious, and condemning Eye. d pns11 vmb av-dc av-j j p-acp j n2-j. crd ord, pns12 vmd xx pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp dt j, cc vvg n1. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1141 Page 526
9462 Neither for their seeming blackness through Affl•ctions, nor yet for their real blackness through coorruption, either breaking out of a Christians heart, Neither for their seeming blackness through Affl•ctions, nor yet for their real blackness through coorruption, either breaking out of a Christians heart, av-d p-acp po32 vvg n1 p-acp n2, ccx av p-acp po32 j n1 p-acp n1, d vvg av pp-f dt njpg2 n1, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1142 Page 526
9463 or appearing in a Church. Judge not (saith our Saviour, Luk. 6. 37.) and you shall not be judged, condemn not, or appearing in a Church. Judge not (Says our Saviour, Luk. 6. 37.) and you shall not be judged, condemn not, cc vvg p-acp dt n1. n1 xx (vvz po12 n1, np1 crd crd) cc pn22 vmb xx vbi vvn, vvb xx, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1142 Page 526
9464 and you shall not be condemned. and you shall not be condemned. cc pn22 vmb xx vbi vvn. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1142 Page 526
9465 He that judgeth the truth of a Christians Grace, or of a Churches state, from the more external providences of God, either towards the one, He that Judgeth the truth of a Christians Grace, or of a Churches state, from the more external providences of God, either towards the one, pns31 cst vvz dt n1 pp-f dt njpg2 n1, cc pp-f dt ng1 n1, p-acp dt av-dc j n2 pp-f np1, av-d p-acp dt crd, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1142 Page 526
9466 or towards the other, doth not consider what hath been the lot of the Church, or towards the other, does not Consider what hath been the lot of the Church, cc p-acp dt n-jn, vdz xx vvi r-crq vhz vbn dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1142 Page 526
9467 and People of God, ever since God had a Church, or a Believer upon the Earth; and People of God, ever since God had a Church, or a Believer upon the Earth; cc n1 pp-f np1, av c-acp np1 vhd dt n1, cc dt n1 p-acp dt n1; (45) sermon (DIV2) 1142 Page 526
9468 nor what the Scripture speaketh concerning such providences. nor what the Scripture speaks Concerning such providences. ccx r-crq dt n1 vvz vvg d n2. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1142 Page 526
9469 He that condemneth, and casteth off a Church as no true Church, for some particular Corruptions, and undue mixtures, doth not consider the state of the Jewish Church, which yet God owned, He that Condemneth, and Cast off a Church as no true Church, for Some particular Corruptions, and undue mixtures, does not Consider the state of the Jewish Church, which yet God owned, pns31 cst vvz, cc vvz a-acp dt n1 p-acp dx j n1, p-acp d j n2, cc j n2, vdz xx vvi dt n1 pp-f dt jp n1, r-crq av np1 vvd, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1142 Page 526
9470 and Christ owned, by having communion with the Assemblies of it in those things which were of his Fathers institution in it: and christ owned, by having communion with the Assemblies of it in those things which were of his Father's Institution in it: cc np1 vvd, p-acp vhg n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f pn31 p-acp d n2 r-crq vbdr pp-f po31 ng1 n1 p-acp pn31: (45) sermon (DIV2) 1142 Page 526
9471 nor yet the state of the Church at Rome, and that in Galatia, and Corinth, all which had their Corruptions, nor yet the state of the Church At Room, and that in Galatia, and Corinth, all which had their Corruptions, ccx av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp vvb, cc cst p-acp np1, cc np1, d r-crq vhd po32 n2, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1142 Page 526
9472 and undue mixtures, yet are owned by God and Christ as true Churches. and undue mixtures, yet Are owned by God and christ as true Churches. cc j n2, av vbr j-vvn p-acp np1 cc np1 p-acp j n2. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1142 Page 527
9473 Where indeed Idolatry is owned in the Doctrine of a Church, and ordinarily practised in the Worship of a Church, Where indeed Idolatry is owned in the Doctrine of a Church, and ordinarily practised in the Worship of a Church, c-crq av n1 vbz j-vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc av-jn vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1142 Page 527
9474 or established as the Worship of it, I cannot well tell what to say, I do not find that Idolatry was ever established as the Worship of the Church of God in Judah, tho I find it several times tolerated, or established as the Worship of it, I cannot well tell what to say, I do not find that Idolatry was ever established as the Worship of the Church of God in Judah, though I find it several times tolerated, cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, pns11 vmbx av vvi r-crq pc-acp vvi, pns11 vdb xx vvi d n1 vbds av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1, cs pns11 vvb pn31 j n2 vvn, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1142 Page 527
9475 and during some wicked Princes, reigns practised amongst them, but not universally, nor so steddily, but a succeeding Prince quickly revived the true Worship of God, and destroyed the Idols. and during Some wicked Princes, reigns practised among them, but not universally, nor so steadily, but a succeeding Prince quickly revived the true Worship of God, and destroyed the Idols. cc p-acp d j n2, vvz vvn p-acp pno32, cc-acp xx av-j, ccx av av-j, cc-acp dt j-vvg n1 av-j vvd dt j n1 pp-f np1, cc vvd dt n2. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1142 Page 527
9476 Idolatry seems to be that sin which unchurc•e h a Church, and makes a People not to be owned by God as his People, Idolatry seems to be that since which unchurc•e h a Church, and makes a People not to be owned by God as his People, n1 vvz pc-acp vbi d n1 r-crq n1 pns31 dt n1, cc vvz dt n1 xx pc-acp vbi j-vvn p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1142 Page 527
9477 but that a Church should be condemned as no true Church, where this is not found, is more then I can find in Holy Writ, but that a Church should be condemned as no true Church, where this is not found, is more then I can find in Holy Writ, cc-acp cst dt n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp dx j n1, c-crq d vbz xx vvn, vbz av-dc cs pns11 vmb vvi p-acp j vvn, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1142 Page 527
9478 tho there may be in a Church not so far corrupted, a great many corruptions, in which it may be a Christians duty not to join with them; though there may be in a Church not so Far corrupted, a great many corruptions, in which it may be a Christians duty not to join with them; cs pc-acp vmb vbi p-acp dt n1 xx av av-j vvn, dt j d n2, p-acp r-crq pn31 vmb vbi dt np1 n1 xx pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32; (45) sermon (DIV2) 1142 Page 527
9479 where Christ is owned, and the truths of God necessary to be known, and believed in order to salvation, are owned and published, where christ is owned, and the truths of God necessary to be known, and believed in order to salvation, Are owned and published, c-crq np1 vbz j-vvn, cc dt n2 pp-f np1 j pc-acp vbi vvn, cc vvd p-acp n1 p-acp n1, vbr j-vvn cc vvn, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1142 Page 527
9481 though we see some particular failings in him, and such as may justify the separation of him from a Church, though we see Some particular failings in him, and such as may justify the separation of him from a Church, cs pns12 vvb d j n2-vvg p-acp pno31, cc d c-acp vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f pno31 p-acp dt n1, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1142 Page 527
9482 as a suspected Leper, yet we ought to take heed of looking upon him with too censorious an Eye, to restore him in the Spirit of meekness, lest we also be tempted. as a suspected Leper, yet we ought to take heed of looking upon him with too censorious an Eye, to restore him in the Spirit of meekness, lest we also be tempted. c-acp dt vvn n1, av pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f vvg p-acp pno31 p-acp av j dt n1, pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cs pns12 av vbi vvn. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1142 Page 527
9483 2. We ought not to look upon them with a glad, and satisfied Eye. 2. We ought not to look upon them with a glad, and satisfied Eye. crd pns12 vmd xx pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp dt j, cc j-vvn n1. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1143 Page 527
9484 It is inhumane to rejoice in the afflictions of any, but irreligious to rejoice in the afflictions of any belonging to God. It is inhumane to rejoice in the afflictions of any, but irreligious to rejoice in the afflictions of any belonging to God. pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f d, cc-acp j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f d vvg p-acp np1. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1143 Page 527
9485 This was the sin of the Edomites, for which God so severely threatned them by Obadiah, v. 12. of his Prophecy; This was the since of the Edomites, for which God so severely threatened them by Obadiah, v. 12. of his Prophecy; d vbds dt n1 pp-f dt n2, p-acp r-crq np1 av av-j vvd pno32 p-acp np1, n1 crd pp-f po31 n1; (45) sermon (DIV2) 1143 Page 527
9486 Thou shouldst not have looked on in the day of thy Brother, in the day that he became a stranger, Thou Shouldst not have looked on in the day of thy Brother, in the day that he became a stranger, pns21 vmd2 xx vhi vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, p-acp dt n1 cst pns31 vvd dt n1, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1143 Page 527
9487 neither shouldest thou have rejoyced over the Children of Judah, and to the same purpose, Ezek. 35. 15. As thou didst rejoice at the inheritance of the House of Israel, because it was desolate, so will I do unto thee, thou shalt be desolate, and v. 14. When the whole Earth rejoyceth, I will make thee desolate. neither Shouldst thou have rejoiced over the Children of Judah, and to the same purpose, Ezekiel 35. 15. As thou didst rejoice At the inheritance of the House of Israel, Because it was desolate, so will I do unto thee, thou shalt be desolate, and v. 14. When the Whole Earth Rejoiceth, I will make thee desolate. av-dx vmd2 pns21 vhi vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, cc p-acp dt d n1, np1 crd crd c-acp pns21 vdd2 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp pn31 vbds j, av vmb pns11 vdi p-acp pno21, pns21 vm2 vbi j, cc n1 crd c-crq dt j-jn n1 vvz, pns11 vmb vvi pno21 j. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1143 Page 527
9488 I fear there is too much of this ill humour in the world, such an hatred to those that fear God, I Fear there is too much of this ill humour in the world, such an hatred to those that Fear God, pns11 vvb a-acp vbz av av-d pp-f d j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1, d dt n1 p-acp d cst vvb np1, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1143 Page 527
9489 and those Churches which walk most strictly up to the rule of the Gospel, as produceth a joy and rejoycing, and those Churches which walk most strictly up to the Rule of the Gospel, as Produceth a joy and rejoicing, cc d n2 r-crq vvb av-ds av-j a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp vvz dt n1 cc vvg, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1143 Page 527
9490 when we hear that any evil betideth them. when we hear that any evil betides them. c-crq pns12 vvb cst d n-jn vvz pno32. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1143 Page 527
9491 We ought to be very careful of our selves, as to this, this is very far from weeping with those that weep; We ought to be very careful of our selves, as to this, this is very Far from weeping with those that weep; pns12 vmd pc-acp vbi av j pp-f po12 n2, c-acp p-acp d, d vbz av av-j p-acp vvg p-acp d cst vvb; (45) sermon (DIV2) 1143 Page 527
9492 but much less ought we to be glad, and rejoice in the sinful falls of professors, but much less ought we to be glad, and rejoice in the sinful falls of professors, p-acp d dc vmd pns12 pc-acp vbi j, cc vvi p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n2, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1143 Page 527
9493 and miscarriages of such as have had a repute for religion and godliness. and miscarriages of such as have had a repute for Religion and godliness. cc n2 pp-f d c-acp vhb vhn dt n1 p-acp n1 cc n1. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1143 Page 528
9494 Nothing is more against Piety and Charity. The honour, and glory of God is as much concerned in the sins of others, Nothing is more against Piety and Charity. The honour, and glory of God is as much concerned in the Sins of Others, np1 vbz av-dc p-acp n1 cc n1. dt n1, cc n1 pp-f np1 vbz p-acp av-d vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2-jn, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1143 Page 528
9495 as it is in our own sins, and we ought no more to glory in the shame of others, then in our own shame. as it is in our own Sins, and we ought no more to glory in the shame of Others, then in our own shame. c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp po12 d n2, cc pns12 vmd av-dx av-dc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2-jn, av p-acp po12 d n1. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1143 Page 528
9496 There is a double rejoycing in the sins of others. There is a double rejoicing in the Sins of Others. pc-acp vbz dt j-jn vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2-jn. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1143 Page 528
9497 The first is a rejoycing of wantonness, when men out of a meer idle wanton humor can please themselves, The First is a rejoicing of wantonness, when men out of a mere idle wanton humour can please themselves, dt ord vbz dt vvg pp-f n1, c-crq n2 av pp-f dt j j j-jn n1 vmb vvi px32, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1143 Page 528
9498 and others with discourses of Mens and Womens failings. and Others with discourses of Mens and Women's failings. cc n2-jn p-acp n2 pp-f np1 cc ng2 n2-vvg. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1143 Page 528
9499 The second is a rejoycing of envy, and malice, when men envy good men their honour, The second is a rejoicing of envy, and malice, when men envy good men their honour, dt ord vbz dt vvg pp-f n1, cc n1, c-crq n2 vvb j n2 po32 n1, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1143 Page 528
9500 and repute in the world, and therefore watch for their halting (as Jeremiah 20. v. 10.) and rejoice when they are fallen. and repute in the world, and Therefore watch for their halting (as Jeremiah 20. v. 10.) and rejoice when they Are fallen. cc vvi p-acp dt n1, cc av vvb p-acp po32 j-vvg (c-acp np1 crd n1 crd) cc vvb c-crq pns32 vbr vvn. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1143 Page 528
9501 All rejo•cing in iniquity, all looking upon others to that end, or of which, that is an effect, is highly sinful, All rejo•cing in iniquity, all looking upon Others to that end, or of which, that is an Effect, is highly sinful, av-d vvg p-acp n1, d vvg p-acp n2-jn p-acp d n1, cc pp-f r-crq, d vbz dt n1, vbz av-j j, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1143 Page 528
9502 as being against Piety, a rejoycing in Gods dishonour, and against Charity, 1 Cor. 13. 6, a rejoycing in an evil befallen to thy Brother. as being against Piety, a rejoicing in God's dishonour, and against Charity, 1 Cor. 13. 6, a rejoicing in an evil befallen to thy Brother. c-acp vbg p-acp n1, dt vvg p-acp npg1 n1, cc p-acp n1, vvn np1 crd crd, dt vvg p-acp dt n-jn vvn p-acp po21 n1. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1143 Page 528
9503 Take heed therefore of this looking upon the Spouse, and this is too too frequent, and no more then hath always been in the world, which alwaies lay in wickedness, Take heed Therefore of this looking upon the Spouse, and this is too too frequent, and no more then hath always been in the world, which always lay in wickedness, vvb n1 av pp-f d vvg p-acp dt n1, cc d vbz av av j, cc dx av-dc av vhz av vbn p-acp dt n1, r-crq av vvd p-acp n1, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1143 Page 528
9504 and from Abels time was alwaies filled with malice against them that loved and feared God, David deprecates it, Psal 35. 19. Let not those that are mine Enemies wrongfully rejoice over me, and from Abel's time was always filled with malice against them that loved and feared God, David deprecates it, Psalm 35. 19. Let not those that Are mine Enemies wrongfully rejoice over me, cc p-acp npg1 n1 vbds av vvn p-acp n1 p-acp pno32 cst vvd cc vvd np1, np1 vvz pn31, np1 crd crd vvb xx d cst vbr po11 n2 av-j vvi p-acp pno11, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1143 Page 528
9505 neither let them wink with the Eye that hate me without a cause. neither let them wink with the Eye that hate me without a cause. av-dx vvb pno32 vvi p-acp dt n1 cst vvb pno11 p-acp dt n1. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1143 Page 528
9506 v. 21. They opened their mouth wide against me, and said, Aha, Aha, our Eye hath seen it. v. 21. They opened their Mouth wide against me, and said, Aha, Aha, our Eye hath seen it. n1 crd pns32 vvd po32 n1 av-j p-acp pno11, cc vvd, uh, uh, po12 n1 vhz vvn pn31. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1143 Page 528
9507 And David prayeth bitterly again•• such a generation; And David Prayeth bitterly again•• such a generation; cc np1 vvz av-j n1 d dt n1; (45) sermon (DIV2) 1143 Page 528
9508 L•t them be desolate for a reward of their shame, that say unto me Aha, Aha; L•t them be desolate for a reward of their shame, that say unto me Aha, Aha; vvb pno32 vbi j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, cst vvb p-acp pno11 uh, uh; (45) sermon (DIV2) 1143 Page 528
9509 and so again, Psal. 70. v. 3. Ham rejoyced in his Fathers nakedness, how dreadfully did the Lord revenge it upon him and his Posterity, according to the prophetical Curse of his Father? G•n. 9. 25, 26. I have, not without trembling, seen People make sport at the natural defects of Persons, and so again, Psalm 70. v. 3. Ham rejoiced in his Father's nakedness, how dreadfully did the Lord revenge it upon him and his Posterity, according to the prophetical Curse of his Father? G•n. 9. 25, 26. I have, not without trembling, seen People make sport At the natural defects of Persons, cc av av, np1 crd n1 crd n1 vvd p-acp po31 ng1 n1, c-crq av-j vdd dt n1 vvb pn31 p-acp pno31 cc po31 n1, vvg p-acp dt j vvb pp-f po31 n1? n1. crd crd, crd pns11 vhb, xx p-acp vvg, vvn n1 vvi vvi p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n2, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1143 Page 528
9510 so reproaching God in his works of nature, and providence, whereas they ought rather to bless God upon such sights, who might have made them like unto such imperfect Creatures. so reproaching God in his works of nature, and providence, whereas they ought rather to bless God upon such sights, who might have made them like unto such imperfect Creatures. av vvg np1 p-acp po31 n2 pp-f n1, cc n1, cs pns32 vmd av-c pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp d n2, r-crq vmd vhi vvn pno32 av-j p-acp d j n2. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1143 Page 528
9511 Not without more trembling sometimes seen, and heard men rejoice, and make themselves sport with the moral defects, and profancness of others, their Oaths, and Curses, Not without more trembling sometime seen, and herd men rejoice, and make themselves sport with the moral defects, and profancness of Others, their Oaths, and Curses, xx p-acp dc j-vvg av vvn, cc vvd n2 vvb, cc vvi px32 n1 p-acp dt j n2, cc n1 pp-f n2-jn, po32 n2, cc n2, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1143 Page 528
9512 and Drunkenness, and ribauldry, whereas they ought rather to mourn for the dishonour of God, and drunkenness, and ribaldry, whereas they ought rather to mourn for the dishonour of God, cc n1, cc n1, cs pns32 vmd av-c pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1143 Page 528
9513 and that such things might be taken away from persons who call themselves Christians; it argues a very corrupt Soul to rejoyce in the sins of any, and that such things might be taken away from Persons who call themselves Christians; it argues a very corrupt Soul to rejoice in the Sins of any, cc cst d n2 vmd vbi vvn av p-acp n2 r-crq vvb px32 njpg2; pn31 vvz dt j j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f d, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1143 Page 528
9514 but to be pleased to rejoice, and be glad at the stumblings, and falls of Persons that make a profession of Godliness, is yet more sinful, but to be pleased to rejoice, and be glad At the stumblings, and falls of Persons that make a profession of Godliness, is yet more sinful, cc-acp pc-acp vbi vvn pc-acp vvi, cc vbi j p-acp dt n2-vvg, cc vvz pp-f n2 cst vvb dt n1 pp-f n1, vbz av av-dc j, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1143 Page 529
9515 because God by such sins hath more dishonour, and such rejoycing can proceed from no other root, Because God by such Sins hath more dishonour, and such rejoicing can proceed from no other root, c-acp np1 p-acp d n2 vhz dc n1, cc d vvg vmb vvi p-acp dx j-jn n1, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1143 Page 529
9516 but that of hatred to God, and envy and malice. Thirdly, but that of hatred to God, and envy and malice. Thirdly, cc-acp d pp-f n1 p-acp np1, cc vvb cc n1. ord, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1143 Page 529
9517 3. We ought not to look upon the Spouse, because she is black, with a scornful and despising Eye. The Psalmist complaineth, Psal. 123. v. 4. Our Soul is exceedingly filled with the scorning of those that are at ease, 3. We ought not to look upon the Spouse, Because she is black, with a scornful and despising Eye. The Psalmist Complaineth, Psalm 123. v. 4. Our Soul is exceedingly filled with the scorning of those that Are At ease, crd pns12 vmd xx pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, c-acp pns31 vbz j-jn, p-acp dt j cc j-vvg n1. dt n1 vvz, np1 crd n1 crd po12 n1 vbz av-vvg vvn p-acp dt vvg pp-f d cst vbr p-acp n1, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1144 Page 529
9518 and with the contempt of the proud, And Psal. 79. 4. We are become a reproach to our Neighbours, a scorn and derision to those who are round about us. and with the contempt of the proud, And Psalm 79. 4. We Are become a reproach to our Neighbours, a scorn and derision to those who Are round about us. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, cc np1 crd crd pns12 vbr vvn dt n1 p-acp po12 n2, dt n1 cc n1 p-acp d r-crq vbr av-j p-acp pno12. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1144 Page 529
9519 So Psal. 44. 14. Thou makest us a reproach to our Neighbours, a scorn and a derision to those that are round about us. So Psalm 44. 14. Thou Makest us a reproach to our Neighbours, a scorn and a derision to those that Are round about us. av np1 crd crd pns21 vv2 pno12 dt n1 p-acp po12 n2, dt n1 cc dt n1 p-acp d cst vbr av-j p-acp pno12. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1144 Page 529
9520 The occasion of scorn is blacknes•, either caused through affliction, or through temptations, and fallings by the prevalence of corruptions. The occasion of scorn is blacknes•, either caused through affliction, or through temptations, and fallings by the prevalence of corruptions. dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz n1, d vvn p-acp n1, cc p-acp n2, cc n2-vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1144 Page 529
9521 Job complained, Job 16. 20. That his friends scorned him, while his Eyes poured out tears unto God, The Church in her blackness was thus despised, Lam. 1. 8. so was Christ himself, Is. 53. 3. But how far is this from the duty of Christians? where is the scorners Brotherly love and compassion? how doth he forget that himself also is in the body, Job complained, Job 16. 20. That his Friends scorned him, while his Eyes poured out tears unto God, The Church in her blackness was thus despised, Lam. 1. 8. so was christ himself, Is. 53. 3. But how Far is this from the duty of Christians? where is the Scorner's Brotherly love and compassion? how does he forget that himself also is in the body, np1 vvd, n1 crd crd cst po31 n2 vvd pno31, cs po31 n2 vvd av n2 p-acp np1, dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 vbds av vvn, np1 crd crd av vbds np1 px31, np1 crd crd p-acp q-crq av-j vbz d p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1? q-crq vbz dt ng1 av-j n1 cc n1? q-crq vdz pns31 vvi cst px31 av vbz p-acp dt n1, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1144 Page 529
9522 and may be tempted? Affliction is what may befall the best of men, and who can scorn and despise a Christian fallen through infirmity, and may be tempted? Affliction is what may befall the best of men, and who can scorn and despise a Christian fallen through infirmity, cc vmb vbi vvn? n1 vbz q-crq vmb vvi dt js pp-f n2, cc r-crq vmb vvi cc vvi dt njp vvn p-acp n1, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1144 Page 529
9523 and temptation, that considers how David and Peter fell, and that himself standeth by Grace, and temptation, that considers how David and Peter fell, and that himself Stands by Grace, cc n1, cst vvz c-crq np1 cc np1 vvd, cc cst px31 vvz p-acp n1, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1144 Page 529
9524 and that the reason of his standing, is because God keepeth off from him the like temptations that others meet with? and that the reason of his standing, is Because God Keepeth off from him the like temptations that Others meet with? cc cst dt n1 pp-f po31 n-vvg, vbz p-acp np1 vvz a-acp p-acp pno31 dt j n2 cst n2-jn vvb p-acp? (45) sermon (DIV2) 1144 Page 529
9525 4. It is our duty not so to look upon the Spouse in the day of her blackness, 4. It is our duty not so to look upon the Spouse in the day of her blackness, crd pn31 vbz po12 n1 xx av pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1145 Page 529
9526 as because of it to be scared from her company, to shun, and avoid her, as Because of it to be scared from her company, to shun, and avoid her, c-acp c-acp pp-f pn31 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po31 n1, pc-acp vvi, cc vvi pno31, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1145 Page 529
9527 and to withdraw our selves from her, either from advising, and counselling her in order to her cleansing, and to withdraw our selves from her, either from advising, and counseling her in order to her cleansing, cc pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp pno31, av-d p-acp vvg, cc vvg pno31 p-acp n1 p-acp pno31 vvg, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1145 Page 529
9528 or doing what in us lieth in order to it. Solomon saith, A friend loveth at all times, and a Brother is born for adversity. or doing what in us lies in order to it. Solomon Says, A friend loves At all times, and a Brother is born for adversity. cc vdg q-crq p-acp pno12 vvz p-acp n1 p-acp pn31. np1 vvz, dt n1 vvz p-acp d n2, cc dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1145 Page 529
9529 If there were no obligation upon us from any religious bond, or relation, yet our participation of the same common humane nature ought to oblige us to pity, counsel, advise, If there were no obligation upon us from any religious bound, or Relation, yet our participation of the same Common humane nature ought to oblige us to pity, counsel, Advice, cs a-acp vbdr dx n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp d j n1, cc n1, av po12 n1 pp-f dt d j j n1 vmd pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp n1, n1, vvb, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1145 Page 529
9530 and what we can to help Persons in distress; and what we can to help Persons in distress; cc r-crq pns12 vmb p-acp vvi n2 p-acp n1; (45) sermon (DIV2) 1145 Page 529
9531 but Religion lays yet an higher tie upon us, as it obligeth more specially to love the Church, but Religion lays yet an higher tie upon us, as it obliges more specially to love the Church, cc-acp n1 vvz av dt jc n1 p-acp pno12, c-acp pn31 vvz dc av-j pc-acp vvi dt n1, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1145 Page 529
9532 and to love the Brethren, and to be Friends to those that are Christs Friends; now a Friend loveth at all times. and to love the Brothers, and to be Friends to those that Are Christ Friends; now a Friend loves At all times. cc pc-acp vvi dt n2, cc pc-acp vbi n2 p-acp d cst vbr npg1 n2; av dt n1 vvz p-acp d n2. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1145 Page 529
9533 Our Saviour in the Parable of him that fell amongst Thieves, Luke 20. 31. determines him no Neighbour, that seeing the man stripped of his rayment, and wounded, and half dead, came and only looked on him, and passed on the other side; Our Saviour in the Parable of him that fell among Thieves, Lycia 20. 31. determines him no Neighbour, that seeing the man stripped of his raiment, and wounded, and half dead, Come and only looked on him, and passed on the other side; po12 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31 cst vvd p-acp n2, av crd crd vvz pn31 dx n1, cst vvg dt n1 vvn pp-f po31 n1, cc vvn, cc j-jn j, vvd cc j vvn p-acp pno31, cc vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1; (45) sermon (DIV2) 1145 Page 530
9534 much less can such a one call himself a friend. much less can such a one call himself a friend. av-d av-dc vmb d dt pi vvi px31 dt n1. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1145 Page 530
9535 God by Obadiah tells the Edomites, v. 11. of their standing on the other side, when the strangers carried the Jews away into captivity. God by Obadiah tells the Edomites, v. 11. of their standing on the other side, when the Strangers carried the jews away into captivity. np1 p-acp np1 vvz dt n2, n1 crd pp-f po32 vvg p-acp dt j-jn n1, c-crq dt n2 vvd dt np2 av p-acp n1. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1145 Page 530
9536 Nor are we only obliged to this in case of the Spouses blackness through affliction, Nor Are we only obliged to this in case of the Spouses blackness through affliction, ccx vbr pns12 av-j vvn p-acp d p-acp n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1 p-acp n1, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1145 Page 530
9537 but through sin also, and corruption, and that both in the case of the particular Christian, and of the Church of God; but through since also, and corruption, and that both in the case of the particular Christian, and of the Church of God; cc-acp p-acp n1 av, cc n1, cc cst d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j np1, cc pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1; (45) sermon (DIV2) 1145 Page 530
9538 let me a little inlarge upon this because I fear there is too much failing of Christians upon this account. let me a little enlarge upon this Because I Fear there is too much failing of Christians upon this account. vvb pno11 dt j vvi p-acp d c-acp pns11 vvb pc-acp vbz av av-d vvg pp-f np1 p-acp d n1. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1145 Page 530
9539 1. In the case of the particular Christian. 1. In the case of the particular Christian. crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j njp. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1146 Page 530
9540 It is true there may be such faileurs of particular persons as may oblige conscientious Christians to shun an intimacy with them; It is true there may be such faileurs of particular Persons as may oblige conscientious Christians to shun an intimacy with them; pn31 vbz j pc-acp vmb vbi d fw-fr pp-f j n2 c-acp vmb vvi j np1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp pno32; (45) sermon (DIV2) 1146 Page 530
9541 I have written to you, saith the Apostle, 1. Cor 5. 11. not to keep company, if any man be called a Brother, be a fornicator, I have written to you, Says the Apostle, 1. Cor 5. 11. not to keep company, if any man be called a Brother, be a fornicator, pns11 vhb vvn p-acp pn22, vvz dt n1, crd np1 crd crd xx pc-acp vvi n1, cs d n1 vbi vvn dt n1, vbb dt n1, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1146 Page 530
9542 or covetous, or an Idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner, with such a one no not to Eat•; or covetous, or an Idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner, with such a one no not to Eat•; cc j, cc dt n1, cc dt n1, cc dt n1, cc dt n1, p-acp d dt crd zz xx p-acp np1; (45) sermon (DIV2) 1146 Page 530
9543 2. Thessal. 3. 14. If any man obey not our Word by this Epistle, note that man, 2. Thessal. 3. 14. If any man obey not our Word by this Epistle, note that man, crd n1. crd crd cs d n1 vvb xx po12 n1 p-acp d n1, vvb d n1, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1146 Page 530
9544 and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed. and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed. cc vhb dx n1 p-acp pno31, cst pns31 vmb vbi j. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1146 Page 530
9545 But observe the next words, yet count him not as an Enemy, but admonish him as a Brother. But observe the next words, yet count him not as an Enemy, but admonish him as a Brother. p-acp vvi dt ord n2, av vvb pno31 xx c-acp dt n1, cc-acp vvb pno31 p-acp dt n1. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1146 Page 530
9546 I ought not wholly to withdraw my self from that man who may have so fallen, I ought not wholly to withdraw my self from that man who may have so fallen, pns11 vmd xx av-jn pc-acp vvi po11 n1 p-acp d n1 r-crq vmb vhi av vvn, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1146 Page 530
9547 as it may be my sin to have an intimacy of fellowship and communion with him: as it may be my since to have an intimacy of fellowship and communion with him: c-acp pn31 vmb vbi po11 n1 pc-acp vhi dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31: (45) sermon (DIV2) 1146 Page 530
9548 I ought not to count him as an Enemy, whom yet I may not make my intimate, I ought not to count him as an Enemy, whom yet I may not make my intimate, pns11 vmd xx p-acp vvb pno31 p-acp dt n1, r-crq av pns11 vmb xx vvi po11 vvi, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1146 Page 530
9549 and bosom friend, but what I can do, by counsel and advice, by reproofs and admonitions in order to his recovery, I am bound not to neglect so as I ought not wholly to withdraw my self from him. and bosom friend, but what I can do, by counsel and Advice, by reproofs and admonitions in order to his recovery, I am bound not to neglect so as I ought not wholly to withdraw my self from him. cc n1 n1, cc-acp r-crq pns11 vmb vdi, p-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp n2 cc n2 p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1, pns11 vbm vvn xx pc-acp vvi av c-acp pns11 vmd xx av-jn pc-acp vvi po11 n1 p-acp pno31. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1146 Page 530
9550 2. In the case of a Church, black through corruption, the admission of undue mixtures of members, of erroneous doctrine, Sup•rstitious rites, &c. it is undoubtedly our duty not to defile our selves by communion with her in those things wherein her blackness appeareth. 2. In the case of a Church, black through corruption, the admission of undue mixtures of members, of erroneous Doctrine, Sup•rstitious Rites, etc. it is undoubtedly our duty not to defile our selves by communion with her in those things wherein her blackness appears. crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, j-jn p-acp n1, dt n1 pp-f j n2 pp-f n2, pp-f j n1, j n2, av pn31 vbz av-j po12 n1 xx pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp d n2 c-crq po31 n1 vvz. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1147 Page 530
9551 But it is also our duty not so to withdraw from it, as to lend it none of our help; But it is also our duty not so to withdraw from it, as to lend it none of our help; p-acp pn31 vbz av po12 n1 xx av pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, c-acp pc-acp vvi pn31 pi pp-f po12 n1; (45) sermon (DIV2) 1147 Page 530
9552 There is indeed a time when God saith of a Church, Wherefore come out from amongst them, There is indeed a time when God Says of a Church, Wherefore come out from among them, pc-acp vbz av dt n1 c-crq np1 vvz pp-f dt n1, q-crq vvb av p-acp p-acp pno32, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1147 Page 530
9553 and be you separate saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing, and I will receive you, and be you separate Says the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing, and I will receive you, cc vbb pn22 vvb vvz dt n1, cc vvb xx dt j n1, cc pns11 vmb vvi pn22, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1147 Page 530
9554 and will be a father unto you, and yo• shall be my Sons and daughters, saith the Lord God Almighty. and will be a father unto you, and yo• shall be my Sons and daughters, Says the Lord God Almighty. cc vmb vbi dt n1 p-acp pn22, cc n1 vmb vbi po11 n2 cc n2, vvz dt n1 np1 j-jn. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1147 Page 530
9555 God said so to the Jews when Jeroboam set up the Calves at Dan and Bethel. The honest Priests and Levites resorted to Judah out of all their coasts, leaving their suburbs, God said so to the jews when Jeroboam Set up the Calves At Dan and Bethel. The honest Priests and Levites resorted to Judah out of all their coasts, leaving their suburbs, np1 vvd av p-acp dt np2 c-crq np1 vvn a-acp dt n2 p-acp uh cc np1. dt j n2 cc np1 vvn p-acp np1 av pp-f d po32 n2, vvg po32 n2, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1147 Page 530
9592 We ought least of all to look upon the Spouses blackness, so as to be coll•ed by it to copy it out for our practice, We ought least of all to look upon the Spouses blackness, so as to be coll•ed by it to copy it out for our practice, pns12 vmd av-ds pp-f d pc-acp vvi p-acp dt ng1 n1, av c-acp pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pn31 p-acp n1 pn31 av p-acp po12 n1, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1149 Page 532
9556 and possessions, and after them out of all the tribes of Israel, such as set their hearts to seek the Lord God of Israel, came to Hierusalem to Sacrifice to the Lord God of their Fathers, 2. Chron. 11. 16. But where God hath not said to a People, you are not my People, where Idolatry is not crept into the Worship of a Church, and possessions, and After them out of all the tribes of Israel, such as Set their hearts to seek the Lord God of Israel, Come to Jerusalem to Sacrifice to the Lord God of their Father's, 2. Chronicles 11. 16. But where God hath not said to a People, you Are not my People, where Idolatry is not crept into the Worship of a Church, cc n2, cc p-acp pno32 av pp-f d dt n2 pp-f np1, d c-acp vvb po32 n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1 np1 pp-f np1, vvd p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 np1 pp-f po32 n2, crd np1 crd crd p-acp c-crq np1 vhz xx vvn p-acp dt n1, pn22 vbr xx po11 n1, c-crq n1 vbz xx vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1147 Page 531
9557 nor such errors in Doctrine, as destroy the foundations of faith and repentance, tho it may be the duty of Christians, not to be so blind as not to see manifest errors and corruptions, nor such errors in Doctrine, as destroy the foundations of faith and Repentance, though it may be the duty of Christians, not to be so blind as not to see manifest errors and corruptions, ccx d n2 p-acp n1, p-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, cs pn31 vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f np1, xx pc-acp vbi av j c-acp xx pc-acp vvi j n2 cc n2, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1147 Page 531
9558 and to mourn for them, yet it is also their duty not so to look upon them, and to mourn for them, yet it is also their duty not so to look upon them, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, av pn31 vbz av po32 n1 xx av pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1147 Page 531
9559 as wholly to shun communion with such a Church, so far as Christ owns it and to put themselves out of the obligations of charity and brotherly Love, as wholly to shun communion with such a Church, so Far as christ owns it and to put themselves out of the obligations of charity and brotherly Love, c-acp av-jn pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp d dt n1, av av-j c-acp np1 vvz pn31 cc pc-acp vvi px32 av pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1 cc j n1, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1147 Page 531
9560 or to think themselves discharged from such obligations; or to think themselves discharged from such obligations; cc pc-acp vvi px32 vvn p-acp d n2; (45) sermon (DIV2) 1147 Page 531
9561 all the diseases, and wounds of Churches are not incurable, and we ought so far as we can to attend, all the diseases, and wounds of Churches Are not incurable, and we ought so Far as we can to attend, d dt n2, cc n2 pp-f n2 vbr xx j, cc pns12 vmd av av-j c-acp pns12 vmb p-acp vvi, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1147 Page 531
9562 and indeavour the cure of them. and endeavour the cure of them. cc vvi dt n1 pp-f pno32. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1147 Page 531
9563 It is indeed a sad case, when a Church is so far corrupted as to its officers and members, as a Christian can see no hope of a reduction of it to the divine rule, It is indeed a sad case, when a Church is so Far corrupted as to its Officers and members, as a Christian can see no hope of a reduction of it to the divine Rule, pn31 vbz av dt j n1, c-crq dt n1 vbz av av-j vvn a-acp p-acp po31 n2 cc n2, p-acp dt njp vmb vvi dx n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp dt j-jn n1, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1147 Page 531
9564 but certainly a great deal of waiting and patience in this case is our duty, but Certainly a great deal of waiting and patience in this case is our duty, cc-acp av-j dt j n1 pp-f vvg cc n1 p-acp d n1 vbz po12 n1, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1147 Page 531
9565 tho that a Christian can be obliged all the days of his life, to keep in the communion of a Church, in which he cannot injoy all the Ordinances of the Gospel according to the will of Christ is more then I know. though that a Christian can be obliged all the days of his life, to keep in the communion of a Church, in which he cannot enjoy all the Ordinances of the Gospel according to the will of christ is more then I know. cs cst dt njp vmb vbi vvn d dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vmbx vvi d dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz av-dc cs pns11 vvb. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1147 Page 531
9566 But it is one thing to Satisfy our own consciences, as to the purity of acts of Worship, But it is one thing to Satisfy our own Consciences, as to the purity of acts of Worship, p-acp pn31 vbz crd n1 p-acp vvb po12 d n2, c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 pp-f n1, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1147 Page 531
9567 and communion, another thing wholly to reject, cast off, and condemn such Churches in which we cannot see such a purity. and communion, Another thing wholly to reject, cast off, and condemn such Churches in which we cannot see such a purity. cc n1, j-jn n1 av-jn pc-acp vvi, vvd a-acp, cc vvi d n2 p-acp r-crq pns12 vmbx vvi d dt n1. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1147 Page 531
9568 It is apparent, that in and after our Saviours time, the Church of the Jews had wofull mixtures, It is apparent, that in and After our Saviors time, the Church of the jews had woeful mixtures, pn31 vbz j, cst p-acp cc p-acp po12 ng1 n1, dt n1 pp-f dt np2 vhd j n2, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1147 Page 531
9569 and were corrupted both in Doctrine and in Worship and in discipline, indeed little in it was right. and were corrupted both in Doctrine and in Worship and in discipline, indeed little in it was right. cc vbdr vvn d p-acp n1 cc p-acp vvb cc p-acp n1, av av-j p-acp pn31 vbds j-jn. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1147 Page 531
9570 The whole Ceremonial Worship was abolished by the death of Christ. The Whole Ceremonial Worship was abolished by the death of christ. dt j-jn j n1 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1147 Page 531
9571 He pulled down that partition wall betwixt the Gentiles and the Jews, and abolished the law contained in Ordinances; He pulled down that partition wall betwixt the Gentiles and the jews, and abolished the law contained in Ordinances; pns31 vvd a-acp d n1 n1 p-acp dt n2-j cc dt np2, cc vvn dt n1 vvn p-acp n2; (45) sermon (DIV2) 1147 Page 531
9572 yet observe the Apostles practice, tho they kept their private meetings of the Christians, yet they also went into the Temple and into the Synagogues; yet observe the Apostles practice, though they kept their private meetings of the Christians, yet they also went into the Temple and into the Synagogues; av vvb dt n2 n1, cs pns32 vvd po32 j n2 pp-f dt njpg2, av pns32 av vvd p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp dt n2; (45) sermon (DIV2) 1147 Page 531
9573 and Acts 19. v. 8. When Paul came to Ephesus, he went into the Jewish Synagogues and spake there for 3 Months, disputing and perswading, the things belonging to the Kingdom of God. and Acts 19. v. 8. When Paul Come to Ephesus, he went into the Jewish Synagogues and spoke there for 3 Months, disputing and persuading, the things belonging to the Kingdom of God. cc n2 crd n1 crd c-crq np1 vvd p-acp np1, pns31 vvd p-acp dt jp n2 cc vvd a-acp p-acp crd n2, vvg cc vvg, dt n2 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1147 Page 531
9574 But when diverse were hardned, and believed not, but spake evil of that way before the multitude, then indeed he departed from them, and separated the disciples, disputing daily in the School of one Tyrannus. But when diverse were hardened, and believed not, but spoke evil of that Way before the multitude, then indeed he departed from them, and separated the Disciples, disputing daily in the School of one Tyrannus. p-acp c-crq j vbdr vvn, cc vvd xx, cc-acp vvd n-jn pp-f d n1 p-acp dt n1, av av pns31 vvn p-acp pno32, cc vvn dt n2, vvg av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f crd np1. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1147 Page 531
9575 If the foundation Doctrines of the Gospel be any where denied or blasphemed, the ways of God reproached in any Church, and those that walk in them, reviled, If the Foundation Doctrines of the Gospel be any where denied or blasphemed, the ways of God reproached in any Church, and those that walk in them, reviled, cs dt n1 n2 pp-f dt n1 vbb d q-crq vvn cc vvn, dt n2 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp d n1, cc d cst vvb p-acp pno32, vvd, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1147 Page 532
9576 and persecuted, or Idolatry admitted, set up and encouraged; and persecuted, or Idolatry admitted, Set up and encouraged; cc vvn, cc n1 vvn, vvn a-acp cc vvn; (45) sermon (DIV2) 1147 Page 532
9577 in all these cases, we may presume Christ hath forsaken a Church, & we may go after him. in all these cases, we may presume christ hath forsaken a Church, & we may go After him. p-acp d d n2, pns12 vmb vvi np1 vhz vvn dt n1, cc pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno31. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1147 Page 532
9578 In other cases we ought only so far to look upon her, because she is black, In other cases we ought only so Far to look upon her, Because she is black, p-acp j-jn n2 pns12 vmd av-j av av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, c-acp pns31 vbz j-jn, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1147 Page 532
9579 as not to colly and defile our selves by any communion with her, in what things in her are irregular, andout of order, being so far Separate as not to touch the uncleanthing. 5. Fifthly. as not to colly and defile our selves by any communion with her, in what things in her Are irregular, andout of order, being so Far Separate as not to touch the uncleanthing. 5. Fifthly. c-acp xx p-acp j-jn cc vvi po12 n2 p-acp d n1 p-acp pno31, p-acp r-crq n2 p-acp pno31 vbr j, j pp-f n1, vbg av av-j j c-acp xx pc-acp vvi dt n1. crd ord. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1147 Page 532
9580 We should not look upon the Spouses blackness so as to be moved thereby either to think or speak ill of Religion, We should not look upon the Spouses blackness so as to be moved thereby either to think or speak ill of Religion, pns12 vmd xx vvi p-acp dt ng1 n1 av c-acp pc-acp vbi vvn av av-d pc-acp vvi cc vvi av-jn pp-f n1, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1148 Page 532
9581 or the good ways of God, or to depart our selves from them. I know of no Religion whose principles teach debauchery. or the good ways of God, or to depart our selves from them. I know of no Religion whose principles teach debauchery. cc dt j n2 pp-f np1, cc pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp pno32. pns11 vvb pp-f dx n1 rg-crq n2 vvb n1. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1148 Page 532
9582 Much less doth that which is pure, and undefiled before God. Much less does that which is pure, and undefiled before God. av-d dc vdz cst r-crq vbz j, cc j p-acp np1. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1148 Page 532
9583 We must therefore carefully distinguish betwixt the Vices, and faileurs of Persons, and the faults of principles and the way of Religion. We must Therefore carefully distinguish betwixt the Vices, and faileurs of Persons, and the Faults of principles and the Way of Religion. pns12 vmb av av-j vvi p-acp dt n2, cc fw-fr pp-f n2, cc dt n2 pp-f n2 cc dt n1 pp-f n1. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1148 Page 532
9584 So as it is a most unrighteous thing for any Person to entertain ill thoughts of Religion or to speak Evil of it for the errors failings, So as it is a most unrighteous thing for any Person to entertain ill thoughts of Religion or to speak Evil of it for the errors failings, av c-acp pn31 vbz dt av-ds j n1 p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi j-jn n2 pp-f n1 cc pc-acp vvi j-jn pp-f pn31 p-acp dt n2 n2-vvg, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1148 Page 532
9585 or miscarriages of those who profess it. Yet how ordinary a thing is this in the world! or miscarriages of those who profess it. Yet how ordinary a thing is this in the world! cc n2 pp-f d r-crq vvb pn31. av c-crq j dt n1 vbz d p-acp dt n1! (45) sermon (DIV2) 1148 Page 532
9586 how common is the unreasonable clamour of such as hate God — Crimine ab uno, Disce omnes; They are all alike. how Common is the unreasonable clamour of such as hate God — Crimine ab Uno, Disce omnes; They Are all alike. q-crq j vbz dt j n1 pp-f d c-acp n1 np1 — np1 fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la; pns32 vbr d av. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1148 Page 532
9587 You see what their religion teacheth them. You see what their Religion Teaches them. pn22 vvb r-crq po32 n1 vvz pno32. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1148 Page 532
9588 Indeed upon the account of this, it is that the sins of Professors are so hainous. Indeed upon the account of this, it is that the Sins of Professors Are so heinous. np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d, pn31 vbz d dt n2 pp-f n2 vbr av j. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1148 Page 532
9589 When God by the Prophet had let David know he had pardoned his sins, yet he threatens him with a severe punishment because he had given occasion to the Enemies of God to blaspheme, Saint Paul writes to the Thessalonians, 1. Th•ssal. 3. 3. That none should be moved by his afflicti ons, for God had appointed him, his Church, his People thereunto. When God by the Prophet had let David know he had pardoned his Sins, yet he threatens him with a severe punishment Because he had given occasion to the Enemies of God to Blaspheme, Saint Paul writes to the Thessalonians, 1. Th•ssal. 3. 3. That none should be moved by his affliction ons, for God had appointed him, his Church, his People thereunto. c-crq np1 p-acp dt n1 vhd vvn np1 vvb pns31 vhd vvn po31 n2, av pns31 vvz pno31 p-acp dt j n1 c-acp pns31 vhd vvn n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi, n1 np1 vvz p-acp dt njp2, crd n1. crd crd d pix vmd vbi vvn p-acp po31 n1 a-acp, p-acp np1 vhd vvn pno31, po31 n1, po31 n1 av. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1148 Page 532
9590 I would speak to you for one thing more. I would speak to you for one thing more. pns11 vmd vvi p-acp pn22 p-acp crd n1 av-dc. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1148 Page 532
9591 That none should be Scandalized and offended at the wayes of God for the breakings out of corruptions, in particular Persons owning and professing Religion, for there never were any so white but they had some black Spots. 6. Lastly. That none should be Scandalized and offended At the ways of God for the breakings out of corruptions, in particular Persons owning and professing Religion, for there never were any so white but they had Some black Spots. 6. Lastly. cst pix vmd vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n2 av pp-f n2, p-acp j n2 vvg cc vvg n1, p-acp a-acp av vbdr d av j-jn c-acp pns32 vhd d j-jn n2. crd ord. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1148 Page 532
9594 The use we should make of the failings and sins of professors should be, that while we stand, we should take heed lest we fall. The use we should make of the failings and Sins of professors should be, that while we stand, we should take heed lest we fallen. dt n1 pns12 vmd vvi pp-f dt n2-vvg cc n2 pp-f n2 vmd vbi, cst cs pns12 vvb, pns12 vmd vvi n1 cs pns12 vvb. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1149 Page 532
9595 The failings of Christians ought to be for our caution, not for our imitation. The failings of Christians ought to be for our caution, not for our imitation. dt n2-vvg pp-f np1 vmd p-acp vbi p-acp po12 n1, xx p-acp po12 n1. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1149 Page 532
9596 And to this end Christians should not only consider David, sins, but Davids punishment also, his broken bones, his watering his couch with tears, the sword never departing from his house, the difficulty he expresseth in his penitential Psalms to recover the sense of Gods Love, his hard work of repentance and they will see little incouragement to sin after Davids copy. And to this end Christians should not only Consider David, Sins, but Davids punishment also, his broken bones, his watering his couch with tears, the sword never departing from his house, the difficulty he Expresses in his penitential Psalms to recover the sense of God's Love, his hard work of Repentance and they will see little encouragement to sin After Davids copy. cc p-acp d n1 np1 vmd xx av-j vvi np1, n2, p-acp npg1 n1 av, po31 j-vvn n2, po31 vvg po31 n1 p-acp n2, dt n1 av-x vvg p-acp po31 n1, dt n1 pns31 vvz p-acp po31 j n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, po31 j n1 pp-f n1 cc pns32 vmb vvi j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp npg1 n1. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1149 Page 533
9597 Nor yet after Peters if they consider how bitterly he wept after his fall, before he recovered the kind look of his Master. Nor yet After Peter's if they Consider how bitterly he wept After his fallen, before he recovered the kind look of his Master. ccx av p-acp npg1 cs pns32 vvb c-crq av-j pns31 vvd p-acp po31 n1, c-acp pns31 vvd dt n1 vvb pp-f po31 n1. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1149 Page 533
9598 This is enough to have spoken Doctrinally, as to this point indeed the whole discoursehath been practicall I may therefore be very short in the application. This is enough to have spoken Doctrinally, as to this point indeed the Whole discoursehath been practical I may Therefore be very short in the application. d vbz av-d pc-acp vhi vvn av-j, a-acp p-acp d n1 av dt j-jn vhz vbn j pns11 vmb av vbi av j p-acp dt n1. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1149 Page 533
9599 In the first place I desire from this discourse that we may all observe both the Excellency of the Divine rule, In the First place I desire from this discourse that we may all observe both the Excellency of the Divine Rule, p-acp dt ord n1 pns11 vvb p-acp d n1 cst pns12 vmb d vvi d dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn vvi, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1150 Page 533
9600 and the crookedness of the heart of man. and the crookedness of the heart of man. cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1150 Page 533
9601 How much sin is committed in the World? How many indecencies may be observed in the conversations of men, of Christians, from their undue looking upon the Spouse of Christ because she is black? What a comely society would the society of Christians be, would they bear one anothers burdens, and every one have a fellow feeling of each others miseries, How much since is committed in the World? How many indecencies may be observed in the conversations of men, of Christians, from their undue looking upon the Spouse of christ Because she is black? What a comely society would the society of Christians be, would they bear one another's burdens, and every one have a fellow feeling of each Others misery's, q-crq d n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1? c-crq d ng1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, pp-f np1, p-acp po32 j vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 c-acp pns31 vbz j-jn? q-crq dt j n1 vmd dt n1 pp-f np1 vbb, vmd pns32 vvi pi ng1-jn n2, cc d pi vhb dt n1 vvg pp-f d n2-jn n2, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1150 Page 533
9602 and afflictions? And would look no further on the blackness of Professors, then to inform, and afflictions? And would look no further on the blackness of Professors, then to inform, cc n2? cc vmd vvi dx jc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, cs pc-acp vvi, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1150 Page 533
9603 and direct them how to apply themselves to God on their behalf, or to them, or any others any way in order to their help and cure; and Direct them how to apply themselves to God on their behalf, or to them, or any Others any Way in order to their help and cure; cc vvi pno32 c-crq pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp np1 p-acp po32 n1, cc p-acp pno32, cc d n2-jn d n1 p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n1 cc vvi; (45) sermon (DIV2) 1150 Page 533
9604 if Christians would not look upon the Church or each other in afflictions or under any lapses, with a censorious Eye to condemn one another, if Christians would not look upon the Church or each other in afflictions or under any lapses, with a censorious Eye to condemn one Another, cs np1 vmd xx vvi p-acp dt n1 cc d n-jn p-acp n2 cc p-acp d n2, p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi pi j-jn, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1150 Page 533
9605 but with a charitable Eye hoping the best and helping towards it. but with a charitable Eye hoping the best and helping towards it. cc-acp p-acp dt j n1 vvg dt js cc vvg p-acp pn31. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1150 Page 533
9606 Not with a glad and rejoycing Eye, but with a mourning and weeping Eye, being grieved for the afflictions each of other and much more grieved, Not with a glad and rejoicing Eye, but with a mourning and weeping Eye, being grieved for the afflictions each of other and much more grieved, xx p-acp dt j cc vvg n1, p-acp p-acp dt n1 cc vvg n1, vbg vvn p-acp dt n2 d pp-f n-jn cc d dc vvn, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1150 Page 533
9607 for the breaking out of one anothers lusts and corruptions. for the breaking out of one another's Lustiest and corruptions. p-acp dt n-vvg av pp-f crd j-jn n2 cc n2. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1150 Page 533
9608 Not with a Scornfull Eye, but with an humble Eye, pitying one another under the hand of God upon them, Not with a Scornful Eye, but with an humble Eye, pitying one Another under the hand of God upon them, xx p-acp dt j n1, p-acp p-acp dt j n1, vvg pi j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1150 Page 533
9609 or bewailing the frailty and infirmity of humane nature Not shunning and avoiding one anothers Societeis, but keeping to the Divine Rule, or bewailing the frailty and infirmity of humane nature Not shunning and avoiding one another's Societeis, but keeping to the Divine Rule, cc vvg dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j n1 xx vvg cc vvg pi ng1-jn np1, p-acp vvg p-acp dt j-jn n1, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1150 Page 533
9626 Let us know that it is a great piece of Christians perfection, that whereunto the most have not as yet attained; Let us know that it is a great piece of Christians perfection, that whereunto the most have not as yet attained; vvb pno12 vvi cst pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1 n1, cst c-crq dt ds vhb xx a-acp av vvn; (45) sermon (DIV2) 1151 Page 534
9610 so far keeping company with the worst of our brethren, as our company may serve them for any good, to their souls, I say were it possible to reduce the whole society of Christians to this order, so Far keeping company with the worst of our brothers, as our company may serve them for any good, to their Souls, I say were it possible to reduce the Whole society of Christians to this order, av av-j vvg n1 p-acp dt js pp-f po12 n2, c-acp po12 n1 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp d j, p-acp po32 n2, pns11 vvb vbdr pn31 j pc-acp vvi dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1150 Page 533
9611 how beautifull a society would it be? This is our rule, if any walk not up to it, let not religion suffer for their passions and uncharitable behaviour. But ah! how beautiful a society would it be? This is our Rule, if any walk not up to it, let not Religion suffer for their passion and uncharitable behaviour. But ah! c-crq j dt n1 vmd pn31 vbi? d vbz po12 n1, cs d vvb xx a-acp p-acp pn31, vvb xx n1 vvi p-acp po32 n2 cc j n1. cc-acp uh! (45) sermon (DIV2) 1150 Page 533
9612 how many fall under a severe reproof, if what you have heard in this discourse be ture, how many fallen under a severe reproof, if what you have herd in this discourse be ture, c-crq d n1 p-acp dt j n1, cs r-crq pn22 vhb vvn p-acp d n1 vbi n1, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1151 Page 533
9613 and the duty of all such as profess themselves to be the disciples of Christ. and the duty of all such as profess themselves to be the Disciples of christ. cc dt n1 pp-f d d c-acp vvb px32 pc-acp vbi dt n2 pp-f np1. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1151 Page 533
9614 How many censorious Christians and rash judgers have we, that will not consider that the finest gold must have some grains of allowance how many that will undertake to determine the state of Souls from external providences that happen to them, How many censorious Christians and rash judgers have we, that will not Consider that the Finest gold must have Some grains of allowance how many that will undertake to determine the state of Souls from external providences that happen to them, c-crq d j np1 cc j n2 vhb pns12, cst vmb xx vvi cst dt js n1 vmb vhi d n2 pp-f n1 c-crq d cst vmb vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp j n2 cst vvb p-acp pno32, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1151 Page 534
9615 and from particular acts and miscarriages. and from particular acts and miscarriages. cc p-acp j n2 cc n2. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1151 Page 534
9616 How glad are a great many in the world when they can but hear a report of the failings of Persons owning Religion? That say report, and we will report it and watch for their haltings, saying peradventure he will be enticed. How glad Are a great many in the world when they can but hear a report of the failings of Persons owning Religion? That say report, and we will report it and watch for their haltings, saying Peradventure he will be enticed. q-crq j vbr dt j d p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns32 vmb cc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n2-vvg pp-f n2 vvg n1? cst vvb vvi, cc pns12 vmb vvi pn31 cc vvi p-acp po32 n2-vvg, vvg av pns31 vmb vbi vvn. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1151 Page 534
9617 How many that sit in the seat of the scornful; despising one another for their afflictions, because themselves are at ease. How many that fit in the seat of the scornful; despising one Another for their afflictions, Because themselves Are At ease. q-crq d cst vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j; vvg crd j-jn p-acp po32 n2, c-acp px32 vbr p-acp n1. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1151 Page 534
9618 How many of Gods People may repeat those words of the Psalmist, Psal. 123. 4. Our Soul is exceedingly filled with the scornings of those that are at ease, How many of God's People may repeat those words of the Psalmist, Psalm 123. 4. Our Soul is exceedingly filled with the scornings of those that Are At ease, c-crq d pp-f npg1 n1 vmb vvi d n2 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd crd po12 n1 vbz av-vvg vvn p-acp dt n2-vvg pp-f d cst vbr p-acp n1, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1151 Page 534
9619 and with the contempt of the proud. and with the contempt of the proud. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1151 Page 534
9620 How little tenderness is to be found amongst Christians, towards lapsed brethren, how little care to restore such as are overtaken with faults in the Spirit of meekness? Is this not to look upon the Spouse because she is black. How little tenderness is to be found among Christians, towards lapsed brothers, how little care to restore such as Are overtaken with Faults in the Spirit of meekness? Is this not to look upon the Spouse Because she is black. c-crq j n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp np1, p-acp vvn n2, c-crq j n1 pc-acp vvi d c-acp vbr vvn p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1? vbz d xx pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 c-acp pns31 vbz j-jn. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1151 Page 534
9621 How ready are Christians to shake off all fellowship and communion with Churches and particular Christians for some partial blackness? And how ready are others for the failings of professors to reproach even Religion it self, How ready Are Christians to shake off all fellowship and communion with Churches and particular Christians for Some partial blackness? And how ready Are Others for the failings of professors to reproach even Religion it self, q-crq j vbr njpg2 pc-acp vvi a-acp d n1 cc n1 p-acp n2 cc j np1 p-acp d j n1? cc c-crq j vbr n2-jn p-acp dt n2-vvg pp-f n2 pc-acp vvi av n1 pn31 n1, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1151 Page 534
9622 and to take up prejudices against the right ways of God? How ready are others to copy out the sinfull miscarriages of Christians, and to take up prejudices against the right ways of God? How ready Are Others to copy out the sinful miscarriages of Christians, cc pc-acp vvi a-acp n2 p-acp dt j-jn n2 pp-f np1? q-crq j vbr n2-jn p-acp n1 av dt j n2 pp-f np1, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1151 Page 534
9623 and to justify themselves from them. Certainly these things ought not to be. and to justify themselves from them. Certainly these things ought not to be. cc pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp pno32. av-j d n2 vmd xx pc-acp vbi. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1151 Page 534
9624 Oh that all you who are Daughters of Hierusalem, who profess to Religion, as you do not come behind in many other things that are good, O that all you who Are Daughters of Jerusalem, who profess to Religion, as you do not come behind in many other things that Are good, uh cst d pn22 r-crq vbr ng1 pp-f np1, r-crq vvb p-acp n1, c-acp pn22 vdb xx vvn p-acp p-acp d j-jn n2 cst vbr j, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1151 Page 534
9625 so that you would not come behind in this: The many errors of Christians in this one piece of duty, the due and right behaviour of themselves towards Churches, and particular Souls. so that you would not come behind in this: The many errors of Christians in this one piece of duty, the due and right behaviour of themselves towards Churches, and particular Souls. av cst pn22 vmd xx vvi a-acp p-acp d: dt d n2 pp-f np1 p-acp d crd n1 pp-f n1, dt j-jn cc j-jn n1 pp-f px32 p-acp n2, cc j n2. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1151 Page 534
9627 remember, it is a great piece of your duty to be pressing after it. Remember, it is a great piece of your duty to be pressing After it. vvb, pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f po22 n1 pc-acp vbi vvg p-acp pn31. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1151 Page 534
9628 I shall but mind you of three things which if they will not prevail with you I know not what to add. I shall but mind you of three things which if they will not prevail with you I know not what to add. pns11 vmb cc-acp vvi pn22 pp-f crd n2 r-crq cs pns32 vmb xx vvi p-acp pn22 pns11 vvb xx r-crq pc-acp vvi. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1151 Page 534
9629 1. The concern in it of the glory of God. 1. The concern in it of the glory of God. crd dt vvb p-acp pn31 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1152 Page 534
9630 In the obedience of his will, for it is what he hath (as I have shewed you) commanded, the winning of Souls: Which may be more estranged, In the Obedience of his will, for it is what he hath (as I have showed you) commanded, the winning of Souls: Which may be more estranged, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, c-acp pn31 vbz r-crq pns31 vhz (c-acp pns11 vhb vvn pn22) vvd, dt vvg pp-f n2: r-crq vmb vbi av-dc vvn, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1152 Page 534
9631 and alienated from God, by an undue behaviour, and much reduced by a just and Christian behaviour, and alienated from God, by an undue behaviour, and much reduced by a just and Christian behaviour, cc vvn p-acp np1, p-acp dt j n1, cc av-d vvn p-acp dt j cc np1 n1, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1152 Page 534
9632 and the upholding the credit, and reputation of religion, and godliness. 2. Secondly. The concern of your brothers good is not little; and the upholding the credit, and reputation of Religion, and godliness. 2. Secondly. The concern of your Brother's good is not little; cc dt vvg dt n1, cc n1 pp-f n1, cc n1. crd ord. dt vvb pp-f po22 ng1 j vbz xx j; (45) sermon (DIV2) 1152 Page 534
9633 by this thou shalt shew that brotherly Love which is so commended in the Gospel; how canst thou say thou lovest thy Brother ▪ whiles thou watchest for his halting, by this thou shalt show that brotherly Love which is so commended in the Gospel; how Canst thou say thou Lovest thy Brother ▪ while thou watchest for his halting, p-acp d pns21 vm2 vvi d av-j n1 r-crq vbz av vvn p-acp dt n1; q-crq vm2 pns21 vvi pns21 vv2 po21 n1 ▪ cs pns21 vv2 p-acp po31 n-vvg, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1153 Page 534
9634 and art glad, and rejoicest when thou see•• him fallen, that scornest and despisest him because he is low, and art glad, and Rejoicest when thou see•• him fallen, that Scornest and Despisest him Because he is low, cc n1 j, cc vv2 c-crq pns21 n1 pno31 vvn, cst vv2 cc vv2 pno31 c-acp pns31 vbz j, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1153 Page 535
9635 and mean, and afflicted, or because thou observest his foot to have slipped. Where is thy pity? Where is thy compassion in the case. and mean, and afflicted, or Because thou observest his foot to have slipped. Where is thy pity? Where is thy compassion in the case. cc j, cc vvn, cc c-acp pns21 vv2 po31 n1 pc-acp vhi vvn. q-crq vbz po21 n1? q-crq vbz po21 n1 p-acp dt n1. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1153 Page 535
9636 3. Finally, thy own concern is not small in the case. 3. Finally, thy own concern is not small in the case. crd av-j, po21 d vvb vbz xx j p-acp dt n1. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1154 Page 535
9637 Upon this argument the Apostle to the Hebrews perswadeth a remembring of such as are in bonds, and adversity. Upon this argument the Apostle to the Hebrews Persuadeth a remembering of such as Are in bonds, and adversity. p-acp d n1 dt n1 p-acp dt np1 vvz dt vvg pp-f d c-acp vbr p-acp n2, cc n1. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1154 Page 535
9638 Heb. 13. 3 considering that we also are in the body. Hebrew 13. 3 considering that we also Are in the body. np1 crd crd vvg d pns12 av vbr p-acp dt n1. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1154 Page 535
9639 And upon this argument he also perswadeth tenderness to persons black through faults, Gal. 6. 2. considering thy self lest thou also be tempted. And upon this argument he also Persuadeth tenderness to Persons black through Faults, Gal. 6. 2. considering thy self lest thou also be tempted. cc p-acp d n1 pns31 av vvz n1 p-acp n2 j-jn p-acp n2, np1 crd crd vvg po21 n1 cs pns21 av vbi vvn. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1154 Page 535
9640 What man is there that may not be afflicted and tossed with tempests as much as any others are? What man is there that may not be overpowered at some time or other by his corruptions, What man is there that may not be afflicted and tossed with tempests as much as any Others Are? What man is there that may not be overpowered At Some time or other by his corruptions, q-crq n1 vbz a-acp cst vmb xx vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp n2 c-acp d c-acp d n2-jn vbr? q-crq n1 vbz a-acp cst vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp d n1 cc n-jn p-acp po31 n2, (45) sermon (DIV2) 1154 Page 535
9641 or Satans temptations? Now observe that of our Saviour, Luke 6. 37, 38. Judge not, and you shall not be judged, condemn not and you shall not be condemned — For with the same measure that you meet withal, it shall be measured to you again. or Satan temptations? Now observe that of our Saviour, Lycia 6. 37, 38. Judge not, and you shall not be judged, condemn not and you shall not be condemned — For with the same measure that you meet withal, it shall be measured to you again. cc npg1 n2? av vvi d pp-f po12 n1, av crd crd, crd vvb xx, cc pn22 vmb xx vbi vvn, vvb xx cc pn22 vmb xx vbi vvn — c-acp p-acp dt d n1 cst pn22 vvb av, pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pn22 av. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1154 Page 535
9642 In these cases the Law of Nature holdeth, which Christ hath also Ganonized in his Gospel. In these cases the Law of Nature holds, which christ hath also Ganonized in his Gospel. p-acp d n2 dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz, r-crq np1 vhz av vvn p-acp po31 n1. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1154 Page 535
9643 Whatsoever you would that others should do to you, do you the same to them. Whatsoever you would that Others should do to you, do you the same to them. r-crq pn22 vmd d n2-jn vmd vdi p-acp pn22, vdb pn22 dt d p-acp pno32. (45) sermon (DIV2) 1154 Page 535
9644 Sermon XXXVII. Canticles 1. 6. — Because the Sun hath looked upon me. Sermon XXXVII. Canticles 1. 6. — Because the Sun hath looked upon me. n1 crd. n2 crd crd — p-acp dt n1 vhz vvn p-acp pno11. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1154 Page 535
9645 I am come now to the sixth Proposition I observed from these words, which the Spouse giveth as one reason of her blackness. By the Sun I told you, I understood the scorchings of Afflictions, and Persecutions; hence observed, I am come now to the sixth Proposition I observed from these words, which the Spouse gives as one reason of her blackness. By the Sun I told you, I understood the scorchings of Afflictions, and Persecutions; hence observed, pns11 vbm vvn av p-acp dt ord n1 pns11 vvd p-acp d n2, r-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp crd n1 pp-f po31 n1. p-acp dt n1 pns11 vvd pn22, pns11 vvd dt n2-vvg pp-f n2, cc n2; av vvn, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1155 Page 535
9646 That in this life the Spouse of Christ (whether we by it understand the true Church, That in this life the Spouse of christ (whither we by it understand the true Church, cst p-acp d n1 dt n1 pp-f np1 (cs pns12 p-acp pn31 vvb dt j n1, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1156 Page 535
9647 or the particular believing Soul) is exposed to afflictions, and persecutions which, make her black. or the particular believing Soul) is exposed to afflictions, and persecutions which, make her black. cc dt j j-vvg n1) vbz vvn p-acp n2, cc n2 r-crq, vvb pno31 j-jn. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1156 Page 535
9648 The Proposition asserts the Lot of the People of God in this world, that is to be afflicted, and persecuted, to have the Sun look upon them; The Proposition asserts the Lot of the People of God in this world, that is to be afflicted, and persecuted, to have the Sun look upon them; dt n1 n2 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1, cst vbz pc-acp vbi vvn, cc vvn, pc-acp vhi dt n1 vvb p-acp pno32; (46) sermon (DIV2) 1157 Page 536
9649 this sense I put upon this metaphor, having our Saviour my guide, Mat. 13. 6. 21. 2. It sheweth the ill effect, this sense I put upon this metaphor, having our Saviour my guide, Mathew 13. 6. 21. 2. It shows the ill Effect, d n1 pns11 vvd p-acp d n1, vhg po12 n1 po11 n1, np1 crd crd crd crd pn31 vvz dt j-jn n1, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1157 Page 536
9650 or influence which these Persecutions have upon the People of God, sometimes, that is, to make her black, or at least to appear so to humane Eyes. or influence which these Persecutions have upon the People of God, sometime, that is, to make her black, or At least to appear so to humane Eyes. cc n1 r-crq d n2 vhb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, av, cst vbz, pc-acp vvi po31 j-jn, cc p-acp ds p-acp vvb av p-acp j n2. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1157 Page 536
9651 In the handling of this Proposition I shall, In the handling of this Proposition I shall, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f d n1 pns11 vmb, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1157 Page 536
9652 1. Shew you, That Afflictions, and Persecutions are usually the lot of the Spouse of Christ while she is in this world. 1. Show you, That Afflictions, and Persecutions Are usually the lot of the Spouse of christ while she is in this world. crd n1 pn22, cst n2, cc n2 vbr av-j dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 cs pns31 vbz p-acp d n1. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1158 Page 536
9653 2. Whence it is, that this is its hard fate to have the Sun to look upon her. 2. Whence it is, that this is its hard fate to have the Sun to look upon her. crd c-crq pn31 vbz, cst d vbz po31 j n1 pc-acp vhi dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1159 Page 536
9654 3. What collying, or blackning qualities there are in afflictions, which affect the Spouse. 3. What collying, or blackening qualities there Are in afflictions, which affect the Spouse. crd r-crq vvg, cc j-vvg n2 pc-acp vbr p-acp n2, r-crq vvb dt n1. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1160 Page 536
9655 4. Whence it is, that because of these Afflictions, and Persecutions, the Spouse of Christ is judged sometimes black, 4. Whence it is, that Because of these Afflictions, and Persecutions, the Spouse of christ is judged sometime black, crd c-crq pn31 vbz, cst c-acp pp-f d n2, cc n2, dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn av j-jn, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1161 Page 536
9656 when indeed she is not so. Then I shall apply the whole discourse. Concerning Afflictions in general, I shall speak little, they are the common lot of mankind, when indeed she is not so. Then I shall apply the Whole discourse. Concerning Afflictions in general, I shall speak little, they Are the Common lot of mankind, c-crq av pns31 vbz xx av. av pns11 vmb vvi dt j-jn n1. vvg n2 p-acp n1, pns11 vmb vvi j, pns32 vbr dt j n1 pp-f n1, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1161 Page 536
9657 nor is the Child of God more exempted from them then another. nor is the Child of God more exempted from them then Another. ccx vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 av-dc vvn p-acp pno32 av j-jn. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1162 Page 536
9658 I shall therefore rather bend my discourse to such kind of afflictions as are the more peculiar afflictions of the Gospel, I shall Therefore rather bend my discourse to such kind of afflictions as Are the more peculiar afflictions of the Gospel, pns11 vmb av av-c vvi po11 n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n2 c-acp vbr dt av-dc j n2 pp-f dt n1, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1162 Page 536
9659 and affect the Spouse of Christ, and these are those which we call Persecutions; of these our Saviour interpreteth, the Sun being up, Mat. 13. 6. v. 21. These are such injuries as are done to the Church and People of God, sor the Words sake, for Righteousness sake, for Christs sake, which are the several phrases by which these kinds of affliction are expressed, Mat. 13. 21. Mat. 5. v. 10. 1 Pet. 1. 14. Any sufferings undergone of choice, rather then we will defile our conscience with sin. and affect the Spouse of christ, and these Are those which we call Persecutions; of these our Saviour interpreteth, the Sun being up, Mathew 13. 6. v. 21. These Are such injuries as Are done to the Church and People of God, sor the Words sake, for Righteousness sake, for Christ sake, which Are the several phrases by which these Kinds of affliction Are expressed, Mathew 13. 21. Mathew 5. v. 10. 1 Pet. 1. 14. Any sufferings undergone of choice, rather then we will defile our conscience with since. cc vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, cc d vbr d r-crq pns12 vvb n2; pp-f d po12 n1 vvz, dt n1 vbg a-acp, np1 crd crd n1 crd d vbr d n2 c-acp vbr vdn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n2 n1, p-acp n1 n1, p-acp npg1 n1, r-crq vbr dt j n2 p-acp r-crq d n2 pp-f n1 vbr vvn, np1 crd crd np1 crd n1 crd crd np1 crd crd d n2 vvn pp-f n1, av-c cs pns12 vmb vvi po12 n1 p-acp n1. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1162 Page 536
9660 It is true, the Etymology of the word will not give us this sense of it, It is true, the Etymology of the word will not give us this sense of it, pn31 vbz j, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb xx vvi pno12 d n1 pp-f pn31, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1162 Page 536
9661 but verba valent secundum usum. It is the usage of words, that must give us the sense of them, but verba valent secundum usum. It is the usage of words, that must give us the sense of them, cc-acp fw-la j fw-la fw-la. pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n2, cst vmb vvi pno12 dt n1 pp-f pno32, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1162 Page 536
9662 and this you will find is the sense of this term, both in Holy Writ, and this you will find is the sense of this term, both in Holy Writ, cc d pn22 vmb vvi vbz dt n1 pp-f d n1, av-d p-acp j vvn, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1162 Page 536
9663 and all Ecclesiastical usage. Nor doth it alter the case, if men be made sufferers truly upon this account, and all Ecclesiastical usage. Nor does it altar the case, if men be made sufferers truly upon this account, cc d j n1. ccx vdz pn31 vvi dt n1, cs n2 vbb vvn n2 av-j p-acp d n1, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1162 Page 536
9664 whether they suffer according to an humane law, or not, for if an •umane law would have purged such acts from unrighteousness, whither they suffer according to an humane law, or not, for if an •umane law would have purged such acts from unrighteousness, cs pns32 vvb vvg p-acp dt j n1, cc xx, c-acp cs dt j n1 vmd vhi vvn d n2 p-acp n1, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1162 Page 536
9665 and cleansed them from the guilt of Persecution; and cleansed them from the guilt of Persecution; cc vvd pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (46) sermon (DIV2) 1162 Page 536
9666 the Jews had been clear'd, who said upon their Crucifying of Christ, we have a law, and by that law he ought to die; the jews had been cleared, who said upon their Crucifying of christ, we have a law, and by that law he ought to die; dt np2 vhd vbn vvn, r-crq vvd p-acp po32 vvg pp-f np1, pns12 vhb dt n1, cc p-acp d n1 pns31 vmd pc-acp vvi; (46) sermon (DIV2) 1162 Page 536
9667 and all the Martyrs who have suffered since his time for his names sake (excepting such as had died in Massacres, and by Assassinations had died as fools died, and all the Martyrs who have suffered since his time for his names sake (excepting such as had died in Massacres, and by Assassinations had died as Fools died, cc d dt n2 r-crq vhb vvn p-acp po31 n1 p-acp po31 ng1 n1 (vvg d c-acp vhd vvn p-acp n2, cc p-acp n2 vhd vvn p-acp n2 vvd, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1162 Page 536
9668 for they generally died in the execution of some laws, first made by such as thirsted after their blood. for they generally died in the execution of Some laws, First made by such as thirsted After their blood. c-acp pns32 av-j vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2, ord vvd p-acp d c-acp vvd p-acp po32 n1. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1162 Page 537
9669 Nor is it to be limited only to capital punishments. Amongst the noble Army of Martyrs reckoned up, Heb. 11. 36. Some had tryal of cruel mo•kings — of bonds, Nor is it to be limited only to capital punishments. among the noble Army of Martyrs reckoned up, Hebrew 11. 36. some had trial of cruel mo•kings — of bonds, ccx vbz pn31 pc-acp vbi vvn av-j p-acp j n2. p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2 vvn a-acp, np1 crd crd d vhd n1 pp-f j n2-vvg — pp-f n2, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1162 Page 537
9670 and imprisonments — some wandred about in Sheep-skins, and Goat skins, — in deserts, and Mountains, and imprisonments — Some wandered about in Sheepskins, and Goat skins, — in deserts, and Mountains, cc n2 — d vvn a-acp p-acp n2, cc n1 n2, — p-acp n2, cc n2, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1162 Page 537
9671 and in Dens, and Caves of the Earth, and Paul calls Ishmaels mocking of Isaac a Persecution, Gal. 4. 29. and as then (saith the Apostle) he that was born after the flesh, persecuted him that was born after the Spirit, even so it is now. and in Dens, and Caves of the Earth, and Paul calls Ishmaels mocking of Isaac a Persecution, Gal. 4. 29. and as then (Says the Apostle) he that was born After the Flesh, persecuted him that was born After the Spirit, even so it is now. cc p-acp n2, cc n2 pp-f dt n1, cc np1 vvz npg1 vvg pp-f np1 dt n1, np1 crd crd cc c-acp cs (vvz dt n1) pns31 cst vbds vvn p-acp dt n1, vvn pno31 cst vbds vvn p-acp dt n1, av av pn31 vbz av. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1162 Page 537
9672 Now that this hath been the lot of the People of God in all ages, is so evident both from the whole story of Scripture, Now that this hath been the lot of the People of God in all ages, is so evident both from the Whole story of Scripture, av cst d vhz vbn dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n2, vbz av j av-d p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1162 Page 537
9673 and all Ecclesiastical history, that I need not be large in the proof of it. and all Ecclesiastical history, that I need not be large in the proof of it. cc d j n1, cst pns11 vvb xx vbi j p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1162 Page 537
9674 He that casteth his Eye upon Adams Family (when that contained all the Church God had in the world) will find there a Cain rising up against Abel, and slaying him, He that Cast his Eye upon Adams Family (when that contained all the Church God had in the world) will find there a Cain rising up against Abel, and slaying him, pns31 cst vvz po31 n1 p-acp npg1 n1 (c-crq d vvd d dt n1 np1 vhd p-acp dt n1) vmb vvi a-acp dt np1 vvg a-acp p-acp np1, cc vvg pno31, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1162 Page 537
9675 because he offered up a more excellent Sacrifice. Because he offered up a more excellent Sacrifice. c-acp pns31 vvd a-acp dt av-dc j n1. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1162 Page 537
9676 In Abrahams Family he that was born after the Flesh, persecuted him that was born after the Spirit. In Abrahams Family he that was born After the Flesh, persecuted him that was born After the Spirit. p-acp npg1 n1 pns31 cst vbds vvn p-acp dt n1, vvn pno31 cst vbds vvn p-acp dt n1. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1162 Page 537
9677 Esau persecuteth Jacob, the Egyptians oppress the Israelites, there was a continual feud betwixt Judah, where the true Church was, Esau persecuteth Jacob, the egyptians oppress the Israelites, there was a continual feud betwixt Judah, where the true Church was, np1 vvz np1, dt np1 vvb dt np2, a-acp vbds dt j n1 p-acp np1, c-crq dt j n1 vbds, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1162 Page 537
9678 and Israel after they had Apostatised. David in many Psalms tells you how he was continually opposed, and maligned. and Israel After they had Apostatized. David in many Psalms tells you how he was continually opposed, and maligned. cc np1 c-acp pns32 vhd vvn. np1 p-acp d n2 vvz pn22 c-crq pns31 vbds av-j vvn, cc vvn. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1162 Page 537
9679 What the holy Prophets of the Lord suffered for declaring the truth, you may read at large in the Books of the Kings and Chronicles, what Jeremiah, Daniel, Amos, the three Children suffered, you may read at large in the Prophets. What the holy prophets of the Lord suffered for declaring the truth, you may read At large in the Books of the Kings and Chronicles, what Jeremiah, daniel, Amos, the three Children suffered, you may read At large in the prophets. q-crq dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 vvd p-acp vvg dt n1, pn22 vmb vvi p-acp j p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2 cc n2, r-crq np1, np1, np1, dt crd n2 vvn, pn22 vmb vvi p-acp j p-acp dt n2. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1162 Page 537
9680 If you come to the New Testament, you find John Baptist beheaded, Christ Crucified, Stephen stoned, James killed with the Sword, Paul variously suffering, and all for righteousness sake. If you come to the New Testament, you find John Baptist beheaded, christ crucified, Stephen stoned, James killed with the Sword, Paul variously suffering, and all for righteousness sake. cs pn22 vvb p-acp dt j n1, pn22 vvb np1 np1 vvn, np1 vvn, np1 vvn, np1 vvd p-acp dt n1, np1 av-j vvg, cc d p-acp n1 n1. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1162 Page 537
9681 2. It may be more worth our inquiry, whence these storms arose, which our Saviour foretold, 2. It may be more worth our inquiry, whence these storms arose, which our Saviour foretold, crd pn31 vmb vbi av-dc j po12 n1, c-crq d n2 vvd, r-crq po12 n1 vvn, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1163 Page 537
9682 and were begun with him, but grew greater presently after his death, and troubled the Church for 300 years together; and were begun with him, but grew greater presently After his death, and troubled the Church for 300 Years together; cc vbdr vvn p-acp pno31, cc-acp vvd jc av-j p-acp po31 n1, cc vvd dt n1 p-acp crd n2 av; (46) sermon (DIV2) 1163 Page 537
9684 and in some measure armed his people against it, John 15. 8. If the world hate you, you know it hated me ▪ before it hated you. and in Some measure armed his people against it, John 15. 8. If the world hate you, you know it hated me ▪ before it hated you. cc p-acp d n1 vvd po31 n1 p-acp pn31, np1 crd crd cs dt n1 vvb pn22, pn22 vvb pn31 vvd pno11 ▪ c-acp pn31 vvd pn22. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1163 Page 537
9685 If you were of the world, the world would love his own. If you were of the world, the world would love his own. cs pn22 vbdr pp-f dt n1, dt n1 vmd vvi po31 d. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1163 Page 537
9686 But because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you. But Because you Are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, Therefore the world hates you. cc-acp c-acp pn22 vbr xx pp-f dt n1, cc-acp pns11 vhb vvn pn22 av pp-f dt n1, av dt n1 vvz pn22. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1163 Page 537
9687 God hath put an enmity betwixt the Seed of the Woman, and the Seed of the Serpent; God hath put an enmity betwixt the Seed of the Woman, and the Seed of the Serpent; np1 vhz vvn dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (46) sermon (DIV2) 1163 Page 537
9688 Christ and his Seed, the Devil and his Children, but in regard we must not so understand that Text, Gen. 3. 15. as if God infused those evil habits of malice, and envy, and hatred of God, and goodness, but only that God would infuse such Spiritual, gracious habits into the Souls of his People, christ and his Seed, the devil and his Children, but in regard we must not so understand that Text, Gen. 3. 15. as if God infused those evil habits of malice, and envy, and hatred of God, and Goodness, but only that God would infuse such Spiritual, gracious habits into the Souls of his People, np1 cc po31 n1, dt n1 cc po31 n2, cc-acp p-acp n1 pns12 vmb xx av vvi d n1, np1 crd crd c-acp cs np1 vvd d j-jn n2 pp-f n1, cc n1, cc n1 pp-f np1, cc n1, p-acp av-j cst np1 vmd vvi d j, j n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1163 Page 538
9689 as through that native malice, envy, and corruption, which is in the hearts of such as God pleaseth not to change by his special grace, would provoke such an enmity in them; as through that native malice, envy, and corruption, which is in the hearts of such as God Pleases not to change by his special grace, would provoke such an enmity in them; c-acp p-acp d j-jn n1, n1, cc n1, r-crq vbz p-acp dt n2 pp-f d c-acp np1 vvz xx pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 j n1, vmd vvi d dt n1 p-acp pno32; (46) sermon (DIV2) 1163 Page 538
9690 we must inquire into the root, and grounds of that hatred, which produceth this enmity and hostility, we must inquire into the root, and grounds of that hatred, which Produceth this enmity and hostility, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, cc n2 pp-f d n1, r-crq vvz d n1 cc n1, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1163 Page 538
9691 and that is, 1. Their natural aversion to all piety and goodness: and that is, 1. Their natural aversion to all piety and Goodness: cc d vbz, crd po32 j n1 p-acp d n1 cc n1: (46) sermon (DIV2) 1163 Page 538
9692 And 2. That Pride which is in their hearts, which suffereth them not to be patient of the preference of godly men in the favour of God, And 2. That Pride which is in their hearts, which suffers them not to be patient of the preference of godly men in the favour of God, cc crd cst n1 r-crq vbz p-acp po32 n2, r-crq vvz pno32 xx pc-acp vbi j pp-f dt n1 pp-f j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1163 Page 538
9693 nor of being excelled by them before men in such a conversation, as their lusts will not suffer them to lead, much less to be condemned by their Doctrines, and reproofs ▪ hence they both hate such as will reprove them, either in the Gate, nor of being excelled by them before men in such a Conversation, as their Lustiest will not suffer them to led, much less to be condemned by their Doctrines, and reproofs ▪ hence they both hate such as will reprove them, either in the Gate, ccx pp-f vbg vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp n2 p-acp d dt n1, c-acp po32 n2 vmb xx vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi, av-d av-dc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po32 n2, cc n2 ▪ av pns32 d vvb d c-acp vmb vvi pno32, av-d p-acp dt n1, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1163 Page 538
9694 or from the Pulpit, and because the Ministers of Christ are those to whose Office especially the latter belongeth, or from the Pulpit, and Because the Ministers of christ Are those to whose Office especially the latter belongeth, cc p-acp dt n1, cc c-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr d p-acp rg-crq n1 av-j dt d vvz, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1163 Page 538
9695 hence they have in all times been made the buts and objects of their fury. hence they have in all times been made the buts and objects of their fury. av pns32 vhb p-acp d n2 vbn vvn dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po32 n1. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1163 Page 538
9696 But though these afflictions come immediately, and proximately from men, yet they are also the appointments of God, the counsels of God, executed by his permissive Providence, not restraining the malice, But though these afflictions come immediately, and proximately from men, yet they Are also the appointments of God, the Counsels of God, executed by his permissive Providence, not restraining the malice, cc-acp cs d n2 vvb av-j, cc av-j p-acp n2, av pns32 vbr av dt n2 pp-f np1, dt n2 pp-f np1, vvn p-acp po31 j n1, xx vvg dt n1, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1164 Page 538
9697 and lusts of wicked mens hearts, but suffering them to exert, and put it forth; and Lustiest of wicked men's hearts, but suffering them to exert, and put it forth; cc n2 pp-f j ng2 n2, cc-acp vvg pno32 pc-acp vvi, cc vvd pn31 av; (46) sermon (DIV2) 1164 Page 538
9698 the same account must be given of this sort, as of other sorts of Gods afflictive dispensations: 1. The punishment of his peoples sins. the same account must be given of this sort, as of other sorts of God's afflictive dispensations: 1. The punishment of his peoples Sins. dt d n1 vmb vbi vvn pp-f d n1, c-acp pp-f j-jn n2 pp-f n2 j n2: crd dt n1 pp-f po31 ng1 n2. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1164 Page 538
9699 2. The trial, exercise, and manifestations of his peoples graces. 2. The trial, exercise, and manifestations of his peoples graces. crd dt n1, n1, cc n2 pp-f po31 ng1 n2. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1164 Page 538
9700 1. The punishment of his peoples sins, and this is for the most part evident in such Persecutions as fall upon whole Churches, I say for the most part, it is rare that God lets loose Enemies upon a setled Church to disturb its quiet, till it hath losts its first love, and admitted sinful mixtures. 1. The punishment of his peoples Sins, and this is for the most part evident in such Persecutions as fallen upon Whole Churches, I say for the most part, it is rare that God lets lose Enemies upon a settled Church to disturb its quiet, till it hath losts its First love, and admitted sinful mixtures. crd dt n1 pp-f po31 ng1 n2, cc d vbz p-acp dt av-ds n1 j p-acp d n2 c-acp vvb p-acp j-jn n2, pns11 vvb p-acp dt av-ds n1, pn31 vbz j cst np1 vvb|pno12 vvi n2 p-acp dt j-vvn n1 pc-acp vvi po31 j-jn, c-acp pn31 vhz n2 po31 ord n1, cc vvn j n2. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1165 Page 538
9701 Thus it fell out to the famous Churches of Asia, to whom the Epistles were written in the Revelations, and it may be the obvious decays of Religion in the Primitive Churches, were no small cause of the Persecutions which vexed, Thus it fell out to the famous Churches of Asia, to whom the Epistles were written in the Revelations, and it may be the obvious decays of Religion in the Primitive Churches, were no small cause of the Persecutions which vexed, av pn31 vvd av p-acp dt j n2 pp-f np1, p-acp ro-crq dt n2 vbdr vvn p-acp dt n2, cc pn31 vmb vbi dt j n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j n2, vbdr dx j n1 pp-f dt n2 r-crq vvd, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1165 Page 538
9702 and destroyed them for three hundred years together. 2. The trial, exercise, and manifestation of his peoples graces, was also another cause; and destroyed them for three hundred Years together. 2. The trial, exercise, and manifestation of his peoples graces, was also Another cause; cc vvd pno32 p-acp crd crd n2 av. crd dt n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f po31 ng1 n2, vbds av j-jn n1; (46) sermon (DIV2) 1165 Page 538
9703 this we are often told in the Epistles of the Apostles, nor did the Church of Christ receive a small augmentation, this we Are often told in the Epistles of the Apostles, nor did the Church of christ receive a small augmentation, d pns12 vbr av vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2, ccx vdd dt n1 pp-f np1 vvi dt j n1, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1166 Page 538
9704 and increase by the courage, and constancy, the faith, and patience of the Martyrs. and increase by the courage, and constancy, the faith, and patience of the Martyrs. cc vvi p-acp dt n1, cc n1, dt n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n2. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1166 Page 538
9705 3. Lastly, God also by this means obtaineth another end, viz. Wicked mens filling up the measures of their iniquities. 3. Lastly, God also by this means obtaineth Another end, viz. Wicked men's filling up the measures of their iniquities. crd ord, np1 av p-acp d n2 vvz j-jn n1, n1 j ng2 n-vvg a-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 n2. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1167 Page 539
9706 That upon them might come (as our Saviour speaks) all the righteous blood that hath been shed by their Fore-fathers. That upon them might come (as our Saviour speaks) all the righteous blood that hath been shed by their Forefathers. cst p-acp pno32 vmd vvi (p-acp po12 n1 vvz) d dt j n1 cst vhz vbn vvn p-acp po32 n2. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1167 Page 539
9707 But all this is a digression from the principal thing in the Proposition, which is to shew you how these blacken the Spouse of Christ: But all this is a digression from the principal thing in the Proposition, which is to show you how these blacken the Spouse of christ: p-acp d d vbz dt n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vbz pc-acp vvi pn22 c-crq d vvn dt n1 pp-f np1: (46) sermon (DIV2) 1167 Page 539
9708 That is, either, 1. Really by drawing out corruption: Or, 2. Appearingly in the Eyes of the world. That is, either, 1. Really by drawing out corruption: Or, 2. Appearingly in the Eyes of the world. cst vbz, av-d, crd av-j p-acp vvg av n1: cc, crd av-vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1167 Page 539
9709 1. Afflictions often really blacken the Spouse of Christ, as they draw out that latent Corruption which is in their Hearts. 1. Afflictions often really blacken the Spouse of christ, as they draw out that latent Corruption which is in their Hearts. crd n2 av av-j vvn dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp pns32 vvb av cst fw-la n1 r-crq vbz p-acp po32 n2. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1168 Page 539
9710 This is true both concerning the Church, and concerning the particular Soul. 1. As to the Church, which is by our Saviour compared to a Field of Wheat, in which are Tares as well as Wheat, and to a Net, which within the swallow of it hath bad as well as good fish. Now Persecution makes a great discovery of Hypocrites, they that received the Seed into stony ground, having no root in themselves, fall away, enduring but a while, This is true both Concerning the Church, and Concerning the particular Soul. 1. As to the Church, which is by our Saviour compared to a Field of Wheat, in which Are Tares as well as Wheat, and to a Net, which within the swallow of it hath bad as well as good Fish. Now Persecution makes a great discovery of Hypocrites, they that received the Seed into stony ground, having no root in themselves, fallen away, enduring but a while, d vbz j d vvg dt n1, cc vvg dt j n1 crd p-acp p-acp dt n1, r-crq vbz p-acp po12 n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp r-crq vbr n2 c-acp av c-acp n1, cc p-acp dt n1, r-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31 vhz j c-acp av c-acp j n1. av n1 vvz dt j n1 pp-f n2, pns32 cst vvd dt n1 p-acp j n1, vhg dx n1 p-acp px32, vvb av, vvg p-acp dt n1, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1168 Page 539
9711 and when Tribulation, or Persecution ariseth, for the Word are immediately offended; and when Tribulation, or Persecution arises, for the Word Are immediately offended; cc c-crq n1, cc n1 vvz, p-acp dt n1 vbr av-j vvn; (46) sermon (DIV2) 1168 Page 539
9712 the Dragons Tail, Revel. 12. 4. drew down the third part of the Stars of Heaven, the Dragons Tail, Revel. 12. 4. drew down the third part of the Stars of Heaven, dt ng1 n1, vvb. crd crd vvd a-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1168 Page 539
9713 and did cast them down to the Earth. Thus it is seen in all Persecutions, they alwaies discover a great number of Hypocrites, and did cast them down to the Earth. Thus it is seen in all Persecutions, they always discover a great number of Hypocrites, cc vdd vvi pno32 a-acp p-acp dt n1. av pn31 vbz vvn p-acp d n2, pns32 av vvi dt j n1 pp-f n2, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1168 Page 539
9714 & false Brethren, yea, and often many of Gods People at first shrink, and fall under the greatness of the temptation; & false Brothers, yea, and often many of God's People At First shrink, and fallen under the greatness of the temptation; cc j n2, uh, cc av d pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp ord vvi, cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (46) sermon (DIV2) 1168 Page 539
9715 so you know it sell out as to Peter in the High Priests Hall, and so it hath been with many of such as have at last dyed in the testimony of the truths of God. so you know it fell out as to Peter in the High Priests Hall, and so it hath been with many of such as have At last died in the testimony of the truths of God. av pn22 vvb pn31 vvi av c-acp pc-acp np1 p-acp dt j ng1 n1, cc av pn31 vhz vbn p-acp d pp-f d c-acp vhb p-acp ord vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1168 Page 539
9716 These things make the Church black, when the Sun looketh upon it, though in the issue the melting of the Church proveth the purifying of it, These things make the Church black, when the Sun looks upon it, though in the issue the melting of the Church Proves the purifying of it, np1 n2 vvb dt n1 j-jn, c-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp pn31, cs p-acp dt n1 dt j-vvg pp-f dt n1 vvz dt n-vvg pp-f pn31, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1168 Page 539
9718 though the fire maketh them at last more bright, and pure, yet at first till their dross be cleansed, they look more black, though the fire makes them At last more bright, and pure, yet At First till their dross be cleansed, they look more black, cs dt n1 vvz pno32 p-acp ord av-dc j, cc j, av p-acp ord p-acp po32 n1 vbb vvn, pns32 vvb av-dc j-jn, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1168 Page 539
9719 so it is with the Church of God in the day of its fiery trial. So it is also as to Particular Christians. so it is with the Church of God in the day of its fiery trial. So it is also as to Particular Christians. av pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1. av pn31 vbz av c-acp p-acp j-jn np1. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1168 Page 539
9720 Tribulation in them at last worketh Patience, and Patience Experience. and Experience Hope. Even such an hope as will not make ashamed, but this is after some excercise therein. Tribulation in them At last works Patience, and Patience Experience. and Experience Hope. Even such an hope as will not make ashamed, but this is After Some Exercise therein. n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp ord vvz n1, cc n1 n1. cc vvb n1. av-j d dt n1 c-acp vmb xx vvi j, p-acp d vbz p-acp d n1 av. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1168 Page 539
9721 Hence saith the Apostle, Heb. 12. 11. Now no chastening for the present, see•oth to be joyous, but grievous. Hence Says the Apostle, Hebrew 12. 11. Now not chastening for the present, see•oth to be joyous, but grievous. av vvz dt n1, np1 crd crd av xx vvg p-acp dt j, av-d pc-acp vbi j, cc-acp j. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1168 Page 539
9722 Nevertheless afterwards it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of Righteousness, unto them which are exercised thereby. Nevertheless afterwards it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of Righteousness, unto them which Are exercised thereby. av av pn31 vvz dt j n1 pp-f n1, p-acp pno32 r-crq vbr vvn av. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1168 Page 539
9723 How black did holy Job look, Chap. 3. When he Cursed the day of his birth. How black did holy Job look, Chap. 3. When he Cursed the day of his birth. c-crq j-jn vdd j n1 vvb, np1 crd c-crq pns31 vvn dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1168 Page 540
9724 Who afterward being exercised with a long affliction came out white. Who afterwards being exercised with a long affliction Come out white. r-crq av vbg vvn p-acp dt j n1 vvd av j-jn. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1168 Page 540
9725 Till by Tribulation the Soul cometh to be humbled, and tamed to the will of God, Till by Tribulation the Soul comes to be humbled, and tamed to the will of God, p-acp p-acp n1 dt n1 vvz pc-acp vbi vvn, cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1168 Page 540
9726 and to have his will melted into a resignation to the will of God, till his faith, and to have his will melted into a resignation to the will of God, till his faith, cc pc-acp vhi po31 n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp po31 n1, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1168 Page 540
9727 and patience come to be both tryed, and to have their perfect work. and patience come to be both tried, and to have their perfect work. cc n1 vvb pc-acp vbi av-d vvn, cc pc-acp vhi po32 j n1. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1168 Page 540
9728 Tribulation, and Persecution maketh the Spouse really black, like the Person that hath taken Physick to purge out some ill humours, Tribulation, and Persecution makes the Spouse really black, like the Person that hath taken Physic to purge out Some ill humours, n1, cc n1 vvz dt n1 av-j j-jn, av-j dt n1 cst vhz vvn n1 pc-acp vvi av d j-jn n2, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1168 Page 540
9729 so long as his Physick is working, and strugling with the peccant humours, he is sicker, so long as his Physic is working, and struggling with the peccant humours, he is sicker, av av-j c-acp po31 n1 vbz vvg, cc vvg p-acp dt j n2, pns31 vbz jc, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1168 Page 540
9730 and appeareth worse then before he took it. 2. But secondly. Tho Persecution and Tribulation may at first make the Spouse really black; and appears Worse then before he took it. 2. But secondly. Tho Persecution and Tribulation may At First make the Spouse really black; cc vvz av-jc cs a-acp pns31 vvd pn31. crd p-acp ord. np1 n1 cc n1 vmb p-acp ord vvi dt n1 av-j j-jn; (46) sermon (DIV2) 1168 Page 540
9731 yet they make her appear much more black then she is in the Eyes of the world, yet they make her appear much more black then she is in the Eyes of the world, av pns32 vvb pno31 vvi av-d av-dc j-jn cs pns31 vbz p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1169 Page 540
9732 and the generality of men and women in it, of which a various account may be given, I will instance but in two or three things. and the generality of men and women in it, of which a various account may be given, I will instance but in two or three things. cc dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2 p-acp pn31, pp-f r-crq dt j n1 vmb vbi vvn, pns11 vmb n1 cc-acp p-acp crd cc crd n2. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1169 Page 540
9733 1. The first is the impressions which the calumnies, and slanders of Enemies thrown upon the Church, 1. The First is the impressions which the calumnies, and slanders of Enemies thrown upon the Church, crd dt ord vbz dt n2 r-crq dt n2, cc n2 pp-f n2 vvn p-acp dt n1, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1170 Page 540
9734 and upon believers, have upon many people. and upon believers, have upon many people. cc p-acp n2, vhb p-acp d n1. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1170 Page 540
9735 There is nothing more ordinary, then when the Enemies of God are in their highest rage against his People, to have their mouths fullest of obloquy and slander against them. There is nothing more ordinary, then when the Enemies of God Are in their highest rage against his People, to have their mouths Fullest of obloquy and slander against them. pc-acp vbz pix av-dc j, av c-crq dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr p-acp po32 js n1 p-acp po31 n1, pc-acp vhi po32 n2 js pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1170 Page 540
9736 Thus David complains, Psal. 35. 11. that in the day of his ealamity, False witnesses did rise up against him, Thus David complains, Psalm 35. 11. that in the day of his ealamity, False Witnesses did rise up against him, av np1 vvz, np1 crd crd d p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, j n2 vdd vvi a-acp p-acp pno31, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1170 Page 540
9737 and laid to his charge things that he knew not. and laid to his charge things that he knew not. cc vvn p-acp po31 n1 n2 cst pns31 vvd xx. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1170 Page 540
9754 they cannot understand how God should love him or her, against whom he suffers men to prevail to such a degree, they cannot understand how God should love him or her, against whom he suffers men to prevail to such a degree, pns32 vmbx vvi c-crq np1 vmd vvi pno31 cc pno31, p-acp ro-crq pns31 vvz n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp d dt n1, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1172 Page 541
9755 so that the wicked devours the men that are more righteous then they; so that the wicked devours the men that Are more righteous then they; av cst dt j vvz dt n2 cst vbr av-dc j cs pns32; (46) sermon (DIV2) 1172 Page 541
9738 The men of the world, whose malice, and hatred, prompteth them to injurious actions against innocent persons, conceive themselves obliged to defend themselves against the common reason of the world, which teacheth them to cry out against such acts of violence, with raising lies, The men of the world, whose malice, and hatred, prompteth them to injurious actions against innocent Persons, conceive themselves obliged to defend themselves against the Common reason of the world, which Teaches them to cry out against such acts of violence, with raising lies, dt n2 pp-f dt n1, rg-crq n1, cc n1, vvz pno32 p-acp j n2 p-acp j-jn n2, vvb px32 vvn p-acp vvi px32 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi av p-acp d n2 pp-f n1, p-acp vvg n2, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1170 Page 540
9739 and slanders concerning such as they so oppress, and persecute, he that is any thing acquainted with the Psalms of David, or other parts of Holy Writ, will find that what we see in the age we live in, was but the old practice of wicked and profane Persons, ashamed to own the true cause of their hatred, and malice. and slanders Concerning such as they so oppress, and persecute, he that is any thing acquainted with the Psalms of David, or other parts of Holy Writ, will find that what we see in the age we live in, was but the old practice of wicked and profane Persons, ashamed to own the true cause of their hatred, and malice. cc n2 vvg d c-acp pns32 av vvi, cc vvi, pns31 cst vbz d n1 vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, cc j-jn n2 pp-f j vvn, vmb vvi d r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 pns12 vvb p-acp, vbds p-acp dt j n1 pp-f j cc j n2, j p-acp d dt j n1 pp-f po32 n1, cc n1. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1170 Page 540
9740 It was Matchiavels maxime, Fortiter calumniare, aliquid adhaerebit, lay loud enough (though never so false) upon thy adversaries, something will stick to them, It was Matchiavels maxim, Fortiter calumniare, Aliquid adhaerebit, lay loud enough (though never so false) upon thy Adversaries, something will stick to them, pn31 vbds np1 n1, fw-la fw-it, j fw-la, vvb j av-d (cs av-x av j) p-acp po21 n2, pi vmb vvi p-acp pno32, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1170 Page 540
9741 and indeed it is hardly imaginable but it should. and indeed it is hardly imaginable but it should. cc av pn31 vbz av j p-acp pn31 vmd. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1170 Page 540
9742 2. A second reason of this judgment is, because the most of men judge of blackness, and comeliness by a meer sensual Eye. 2. A second reason of this judgement is, Because the most of men judge of blackness, and comeliness by a mere sensual Eye. crd dt ord n1 pp-f d n1 vbz, c-acp dt ds pp-f n2 vvb pp-f n1, cc n1 p-acp dt j j n1. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1171 Page 540
9743 The life of the Spouse is an hidden life, her beauty is an hidden beauty. The world doth not consider the afflictions of Gods People Spiritually, as they are the tokens of Divine Love (for whom the Lord loveth, he chasteneth, The life of the Spouse is an hidden life, her beauty is an hidden beauty. The world does not Consider the afflictions of God's People Spiritually, as they Are the tokens of Divine Love (for whom the Lord loves, he Chasteneth, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz dt vvn n1, po31 n1 vbz dt vvn n1. dt n1 vdz xx vvi dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1 av-j, c-acp pns32 vbr dt n2 pp-f j-jn n1 (p-acp ro-crq dt n1 vvz, pns31 vvz, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1171 Page 541
9744 and scourgeth every Child whom he receiveth) nor as they purge away the Souls dross, and scourges every Child whom he receives) nor as they purge away the Souls dross, cc vvz d n1 r-crq pns31 vvz) ccx c-acp pns32 vvb av dt n2 n1, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1171 Page 541
9745 and take away its Tin, as they melt it, and try it, and give faith a perfect exercise, and take away its Tin, as they melt it, and try it, and give faith a perfect exercise, cc vvb av po31 n1, c-acp pns32 vvb pn31, cc vvi pn31, cc vvi n1 dt j n1, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1171 Page 541
9746 and patience a perfect work, nor are they able to discern the Souls exercises of faith and patience, of humility, and meekness, and quiet submission to the will of God. and patience a perfect work, nor Are they able to discern the Souls exercises of faith and patience, of humility, and meekness, and quiet submission to the will of God. cc n1 dt j n1, ccx vbr pns32 j pc-acp vvi dt n2 n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, pp-f n1, cc n1, cc j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1171 Page 541
9747 The afflicted Spouse may not only be exceeding beautiful in the Eyes of Christ, but in the Eyes of the Saints and People of God in their affliction, The afflicted Spouse may not only be exceeding beautiful in the Eyes of christ, but in the Eyes of the Saints and People of God in their affliction, dt j-vvn n1 vmb xx av-j vbi vvg j p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, cc-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2 cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po32 n1, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1171 Page 541
9748 and tribulation, and the generality of men yet see no beauty and comeliness in them, because their beauty is spiritually discerned; and tribulation, and the generality of men yet see no beauty and comeliness in them, Because their beauty is spiritually discerned; cc n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n2 av vvb dx n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32, c-acp po32 n1 vbz av-j vvn; (46) sermon (DIV2) 1171 Page 541
9749 all that is external, is blackuess, and unloveliness, they are only glorious within. all that is external, is blackuess, and unloveliness, they Are only glorious within. d cst vbz j, vbz n1, cc n1, pns32 vbr j j p-acp. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1171 Page 541
9750 3. The generality of men and women in the world judge of the love and hatred of God, by what is before men in this life. 3. The generality of men and women in the world judge of the love and hatred of God, by what is before men in this life. crd dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1 n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, p-acp r-crq vbz p-acp n2 p-acp d n1. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1172 Page 541
9751 The beauty of the Spouse of Christ lieth in two things. 1. In her acceptation with God. The beauty of the Spouse of christ lies in two things. 1. In her acceptation with God. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz p-acp crd n2. crd p-acp po31 n1 p-acp np1. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1172 Page 541
9752 2. In her habits of grace, and the exercise of them, both these are hidden from the Eyes of the world, they see not the internal frame of a believers Soul (as I but now told you) and as their habits of grace are hidden things (the world knoweth us not, faith John) so their state of favour, 2. In her habits of grace, and the exercise of them, both these Are hidden from the Eyes of the world, they see not the internal frame of a believers Soul (as I but now told you) and as their habits of grace Are hidden things (the world Knoweth us not, faith John) so their state of favour, crd p-acp po31 n2 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f pno32, d d vbr vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, pns32 vvb xx dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 n1 (c-acp pns11 cc-acp av vvd pn22) cc p-acp po32 n2 pp-f n1 vbr vvn n2 (dt n1 vvz pno12 xx, n1 np1) av po32 n1 pp-f n1, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1172 Page 541
9753 and acceptation with God is an hidden thing also; and acceptation with God is an hidden thing also; cc n1 p-acp np1 vbz dt j-vvn n1 av; (46) sermon (DIV2) 1172 Page 541
9758 we are troubled, saith he, on every side, but not distressed, we are perplexed, but not in despair, persecuted, we Are troubled, Says he, on every side, but not distressed, we Are perplexed, but not in despair, persecuted, pns12 vbr vvn, vvz pns31, p-acp d n1, p-acp xx vvn, pns12 vbr vvn, p-acp xx p-acp n1, vvn, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1172 Page 541
9759 but not forsaken, cast down, but not destroyed; I have done with the Doctrinal part of my discourse. but not forsaken, cast down, but not destroyed; I have done with the Doctrinal part of my discourse. cc-acp xx vvn, vvd a-acp, cc-acp xx vvn; pns11 vhb vdn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po11 n1. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1172 Page 541
9760 Is this the lot of the Spouse of Christ, to be Sun-burnt with afflictions, and persecutions? Is it their lot to be afflicted, Is this the lot of the Spouse of christ, to be Sunburnt with afflictions, and persecutions? Is it their lot to be afflicted, vbz d dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vbi j-vvn p-acp n2, cc n2? vbz pn31 po32 n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1173 Page 541
9761 and will afflictions make them black, and appear more black then possibly they are, what then is our duty? and will afflictions make them black, and appear more black then possibly they Are, what then is our duty? cc vmb n2 vvi pno32 j-jn, cc vvb av-dc j-jn av av-j pns32 vbr, r-crq av vbz po12 n1? (46) sermon (DIV2) 1173 Page 541
9762 1. In the first place, it is certainly our duty to expect afflictions of this nature, 1. In the First place, it is Certainly our duty to expect afflictions of this nature, crd p-acp dt ord n1, pn31 vbz av-j po12 n1 pc-acp vvi n2 pp-f d n1, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1174 Page 541
9763 and to expect such usage under them, as the people of God before us have constantly met with. and to expect such usage under them, as the people of God before us have constantly met with. cc pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp pno32, c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12 vhb av-j vvn p-acp. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1174 Page 541
9764 Our Saviour Christ having given to his hearers the law of his Discipleship, Lu. 14. v. 27. And whosoever doth not bear his cross, Our Saviour christ having given to his hearers the law of his Discipleship, Lu. 14. v. 27. And whosoever does not bear his cross, po12 n1 np1 vhg vvn p-acp po31 n2 dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, np1 crd n1 crd cc c-crq vdz xx vvi po31 n1, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1174 Page 541
9765 and come after me, cannot be my Disciple; addeth further. and come After me, cannot be my Disciple; adds further. cc vvb p-acp pno11, vmbx vbi po11 n1; vvz av-jc. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1174 Page 542
9766 v. 28. 29, 30, 31. For which of you intending to build a Tower, sitteth not down first, v. 28. 29, 30, 31. For which of you intending to built a Tower, Sitteth not down First, n1 crd crd, crd, crd p-acp r-crq pp-f pn22 vvg p-acp vvi dt n1, vvz xx p-acp ord, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1174 Page 542
9767 and counteth the cost, whether he hath sufficient to finish it, left happily after he hath laid the foundation, and counteth the cost, whither he hath sufficient to finish it, left happily After he hath laid the Foundation, cc vvz dt n1, cs pns31 vhz j pc-acp vvi pn31, vvd av-j c-acp pns31 vhz vvn dt n1, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1174 Page 542
9768 and is not able to finish it, all begin to mock him, saying this man began to build, and is not able to finish it, all begin to mock him, saying this man began to built, cc vbz xx j pc-acp vvi pn31, d vvb pc-acp vvi pno31, vvg d n1 vvd pc-acp vvi, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1174 Page 542
9769 and was not able to finish? Or what King going to make war against another Ring, sitteth not down first, and was not able to finish? Or what King going to make war against Another Ring, Sitteth not down First, cc vbds xx j pc-acp vvi? cc q-crq n1 vvg pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp j-jn n1, vvz xx p-acp ord, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1174 Page 542
9770 and consulteth whether he be able with ten thousand to meet him, that cometh against him with twenty thousand. and consulteth whither he be able with ten thousand to meet him, that comes against him with twenty thousand. cc vvz cs pns31 vbb j p-acp crd crd p-acp vvi pno31, cst vvz p-acp pno31 p-acp crd crd. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1174 Page 542
9771 Or else while the other is yet afar off, he sendeth an Embassage, and desireth conditions of peace? Our Saviour Christ by those two similitudes, teacheth us all the duty of a pre-consideration, a thinking before hand what may afterwards happen to us in the profession of religion, Or Else while the other is yet afar off, he sends an Embassy, and Desires conditions of peace? Our Saviour christ by those two Similitudes, Teaches us all the duty of a preconsideration, a thinking before hand what may afterwards happen to us in the profession of Religion, cc av cs dt n-jn vbz av av a-acp, pns31 vvz dt n1, cc vvz n2 pp-f n1? po12 n1 np1 p-acp d crd n2, vvz pno12 d dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt vvg p-acp n1 r-crq vmb av vvi p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1174 Page 542
9772 and the owning of him, and the profession of the Gospel. and the owning of him, and the profession of the Gospel. cc dt vvg pp-f pno31, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1174 Page 542
9773 It is certainly a true saying, Mala inopinata graviora, the less prospect we have of evils, the more inexpected they come upon us, the more heavy they prove to us; It is Certainly a true saying, Mala inopinata graviora, the less prospect we have of evils, the more inexpected they come upon us, the more heavy they prove to us; pn31 vbz av-j dt j n-vvg, fw-la fw-la fw-la, dt av-dc n1 pns12 vhb pp-f n2-jn, dt av-dc j pns32 vvb p-acp pno12, dt av-dc j pns32 vvb p-acp pno12; (46) sermon (DIV2) 1174 Page 542
9774 unthought of evils are alwaies most intolerable, because we are least prepared for them. unthought of evils Are always most intolerable, Because we Are least prepared for them. j-vvn pp-f n2-jn vbr av av-ds j, c-acp pns12 vbr av-ds vvn p-acp pno32. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1174 Page 542
9775 Let every good Christian therefore live in view of those Afflictions which the Apostle calleth the Afflictions of the Gospel, 2 Tim. 1. 8. Either because they constantly, Let every good Christian Therefore live in view of those Afflictions which the Apostle calls the Afflictions of the Gospel, 2 Tim. 1. 8. Either Because they constantly, vvb d j njp av vvi p-acp n1 pp-f d n2 r-crq dt n1 vvz dt n2 pp-f dt n1, crd np1 crd crd av-d c-acp pns32 av-j, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1174 Page 542
9776 or most ordinarily follow the profession of it, or because indeed it is unreasonable to think that any person should either adhere to the propositions of truth contained in it, or most ordinarily follow the profession of it, or Because indeed it is unreasonable to think that any person should either adhere to the propositions of truth contained in it, cc av-ds av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31, cc c-acp av pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi cst d n1 vmd av-d vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp pn31, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1174 Page 542
9778 If (saith our Saviour, John 15. 18.) The world hateth you, you know it hated me before it hated you, and v. 20. Remember the word that I said unto you, the Servant is not greater then the Lord, If (Says our Saviour, John 15. 18.) The world hates you, you know it hated me before it hated you, and v. 20. remember the word that I said unto you, the Servant is not greater then the Lord, cs (vvz po12 n1, np1 crd crd) dt n1 vvz pn22, pn22 vvb pn31 vvd pno11 p-acp pn31 vvd pn22, cc n1 crd vvb dt n1 cst pns11 vvd p-acp pn22, dt n1 vbz xx jc cs dt n1, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1174 Page 542
9779 if they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you. if they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you. cs pns32 vhb vvn pno11, pns32 vmb av vvi pn22. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1174 Page 542
9780 These things (saith our Saviour, John 16. 1. 2, 3.) I have spoken unto you that you should not be offended, they shall put you out of the Synagogues, These things (Says our Saviour, John 16. 1. 2, 3.) I have spoken unto you that you should not be offended, they shall put you out of the Synagogues, np1 n2 (vvz po12 n1, np1 crd crd crd, crd) pns11 vhb vvn p-acp pn22 cst pn22 vmd xx vbi vvn, pns32 vmb vvi pn22 av pp-f dt n2, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1174 Page 542
9781 yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you, will think that he doth God good service. yea, the time comes, that whosoever kills you, will think that he does God good service. uh, dt n1 vvz, cst r-crq vvz pn22, vmb vvi cst pns31 vdz n1 j n1. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1174 Page 542
9782 It is a most unreasonable thing for men to meet with more pleasing things, and prosperity, in the profession of Religion, It is a most unreasonable thing for men to meet with more pleasing things, and Prosperity, in the profession of Religion, pn31 vbz dt av-ds j n1 p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp dc j-vvg n2, cc n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1174 Page 542
9783 then the Author of that Religion, or any of his Disciples ever met with, or then he hath told us we should meet with in the profession of it, who knew all things; then the Author of that Religion, or any of his Disciples ever met with, or then he hath told us we should meet with in the profession of it, who knew all things; cs dt n1 pp-f d n1, cc d pp-f po31 n2 av vvn p-acp, cc av pns31 vhz vvn pno12 pns12 vmd vvi p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, r-crq vvd d n2; (46) sermon (DIV2) 1174 Page 542
9784 or that we should expect more tranquillity in the profession of Religion, then the nature of that profession, considered together with the ignorance, and corruption of the world, doth promise the professors of it. or that we should expect more tranquillity in the profession of Religion, then the nature of that profession, considered together with the ignorance, and corruption of the world, does promise the professors of it. cc cst pns12 vmd vvi dc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, av dt n1 pp-f d n1, vvd av p-acp dt n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1, vdz vvi dt n2 pp-f pn31. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1174 Page 542
9785 It is true there is nothing in the nature and profession of the Christian Religion, considered singly, It is true there is nothing in the nature and profession of the Christian Religion, considered singly, pn31 vbz j a-acp vbz pix p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt njp n1, vvn av-j, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1174 Page 543
9786 and apart by itself, that is unlovely, or disobliging to any; and apart by itself, that is unlovely, or disobliging to any; cc av p-acp px31, cst vbz j, cc vvg p-acp d; (46) sermon (DIV2) 1174 Page 543
9787 it is a Religion full of good will toward men. But considering this Religion, together with the corruption of the world, there is much in it, which he that looketh but with a rational Eye, will see that the world is never like to bear better then it hath hitherto done ▪ it tieth a man up to believe Propositions according to the revelations of the Word. it is a Religion full of good will towards men. But considering this Religion, together with the corruption of the world, there is much in it, which he that looks but with a rational Eye, will see that the world is never like to bear better then it hath hitherto done ▪ it tieth a man up to believe Propositions according to the revelations of the Word. pn31 vbz dt n1 j pp-f j n1 p-acp n2. p-acp vvg d n1, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, a-acp vbz av-d p-acp pn31, r-crq pns31 cst vvz cc-acp p-acp dt j n1, vmb vvi cst dt n1 vbz av-x j pc-acp vvi av-jc cs pn31 vhz av vdn ▪ pn31 vvz dt n1 a-acp p-acp vvb n2 vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1174 Page 543
9788 To live a life according to the rule of the word. To live a life according to the Rule of the word. p-acp vvi dt n1 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1174 Page 543
9789 To worship God according to the prescriptions of the Word, in all things, it calleth a man to the Law, and to the Testimony. To worship God according to the prescriptions of the Word, in all things, it calls a man to the Law, and to the Testimony. p-acp n1 np1 vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, p-acp d n2, pn31 vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1174 Page 543
9790 It obligeth every man in his place to bear a testimony against whatsoever is contrary to the strict rule of the Word. It obliges every man in his place to bear a testimony against whatsoever is contrary to the strict Rule of the Word. pn31 vvz d n1 p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp r-crq vbz j-jn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1174 Page 543
9791 Now whoso considereth either the ignorance of the world, which knoweth not the Son of God, Now whoso Considereth either the ignorance of the world, which Knoweth not the Son of God, av r-crq vvz d dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vvz xx dt n1 pp-f np1, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1174 Page 543
9792 nor him that sent him, nor what is the revealed will of God, or the sensuality of the world, how mad upon their lusts the most of Men and Women are: nor him that sent him, nor what is the revealed will of God, or the sensuality of the world, how mad upon their Lustiest the most of Men and Women Are: ccx pno31 cst vvd pno31, ccx r-crq vbz dt vvn n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-crq j p-acp po32 n2 dt ds pp-f n2 cc n2 vbr: (46) sermon (DIV2) 1174 Page 543
9793 Or the Pride of the world, which maketh men impatient, either of a verbal reproof, by doctrine and admonitions, Or the Pride of the world, which makes men impatient, either of a verbal reproof, by Doctrine and admonitions, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vvz n2 j, av-d pp-f dt j n1, p-acp n1 cc n2, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1174 Page 543
9794 or real reproof, by a quite contrary conversation, more pleasing to God, & acceptable to, and beautiful in the sight of men: or real reproof, by a quite contrary Conversation, more pleasing to God, & acceptable to, and beautiful in the sighed of men: cc j n1, p-acp dt av j-jn n1, av-dc j-vvg p-acp np1, cc j p-acp, cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2: (46) sermon (DIV2) 1174 Page 543
9852 Sometimes meerly from the fear of life, or some great danger that will befall to men, Sometime merely from the Fear of life, or Some great danger that will befall to men, av av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc d j n1 cst vmb vvi p-acp n2, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1182 Page 546
9795 Or the affectation of dominion over the conscience, which a multitude are possest of, and their impatience at good Christians not owning, Or the affectation of dominion over the conscience, which a multitude Are possessed of, and their impatience At good Christians not owning, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq dt n1 vbr vvn pp-f, cc po32 n1 p-acp j np1 xx vvg, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1174 Page 543
9796 and submitting to their dictates, and saying as they say, and doing as they do, can hardly imagine how those that will live godly in Christ Jesus, should live any long time in the world without persecution. and submitting to their dictates, and saying as they say, and doing as they do, can hardly imagine how those that will live godly in christ jesus, should live any long time in the world without persecution. cc vvg p-acp po32 vvz, cc vvg c-acp pns32 vvb, cc vdg c-acp pns32 vdb, vmb av vvi c-crq d cst vmb vvi j p-acp np1 np1, vmd vvi d j n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1174 Page 543
9797 Now the expectation of those searchings, and Sunburnings, will have various good effects upon the Soul. Now the expectation of those searchings, and Sunburnings, will have various good effects upon the Soul. av dt n1 pp-f d n2-vvg, cc n2, vmb vhi j j n2 p-acp dt n1 (46) sermon (DIV2) 1174 Page 543
9798 1. It will put the Soul upon preparing for them. 1. It will put the Soul upon preparing for them. crd pn31 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp vvg p-acp pno32. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1175 Page 543
9799 He that liveth in the expectation of trials, will be oft-times putting the case to himself, He that lives in the expectation of trials, will be ofttimes putting the case to himself, pns31 cst vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, vmb vbi av vvg dt n1 p-acp px31, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1175 Page 543
9800 if such a tryal should be, what should I do? My Soul wouldst thou stand to, if such a trial should be, what should I do? My Soul Wouldst thou stand to, cs d dt n1 vmd vbi, r-crq vmd pns11 vdi? po11 n1 vmd2 pns21 vvi p-acp, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1175 Page 543
9801 or desert the profession of thy faith? wouldst thou keep close to God, or depart from him? we should be laying up something in store against an evil day. or desert the profession of thy faith? Wouldst thou keep close to God, or depart from him? we should be laying up something in store against an evil day. cc vvi dt n1 pp-f po21 n1? vmd2 pns21 vvi av-j p-acp np1, cc vvi p-acp pno31? pns12 vmd vbi vvg p-acp pi p-acp n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1175 Page 543
9802 2. Expected tryals (as I before told you) are alwaies lighter, and more tolerable, and endured with more courage, and patience. We are not so frighted with evils, which we see at distances, 2. Expected trials (as I before told you) Are always lighter, and more tolerable, and endured with more courage, and patience. We Are not so frighted with evils, which we see At distances, crd vvn n2 (c-acp pns11 a-acp vvd pn22) vbr av jc, cc av-dc j, cc vvn p-acp dc n1, cc n1. pns12 vbr xx av vvn p-acp n2-jn, r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp n2, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1176 Page 543
9803 and view in the approaches they make to us. Nothing more weakneth a Soul in the bearing of an evil, as a sudden surprisal, and view in the Approaches they make to us. Nothing more weakeneth a Soul in the bearing of an evil, as a sudden surprisal, cc vvi p-acp dt n2 pns32 vvb p-acp pno12. pix av-dc vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n-jn, c-acp dt j n1, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1176 Page 543
9804 like an Apoplexy to the body, it at once stops those passages by which the Spirits should discover, and exert themselves. like an Apoplexy to the body, it At once stops those passages by which the Spirits should discover, and exert themselves. av-j dt n1 p-acp dt n1, pn31 p-acp a-acp vvz d n2 p-acp r-crq dt n2 vmd vvi, cc vvi px32. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1176 Page 543
9805 Secondly, This Doctrine calls to Christians for patience, and that both under Persecution, and Afflictions, and under the censures, and obloquies of the world, because of them. Secondly, This Doctrine calls to Christians for patience, and that both under Persecution, and Afflictions, and under the censures, and Obloquies of the world, Because of them. ord, d n1 vvz p-acp np1 p-acp n1, cc cst d p-acp n1, cc n2, cc p-acp dt n2, cc n2 pp-f dt n1, c-acp pp-f pno32. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1177 Page 544
9806 Expectation of tryals is a previous duty in order to our preparation for them. Patience is a present duty, when the Christian is fallen under them. Expectation of trials is a previous duty in order to our preparation for them. Patience is a present duty, when the Christian is fallen under them. n1 pp-f n2 vbz dt j n1 p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n1 p-acp pno32. n1 vbz dt j n1, c-crq dt njp vbz vvn p-acp pno32. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1177 Page 544
9807 It is indeed the work of the day; It is indeed the work of the day; pn31 vbz av dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (46) sermon (DIV2) 1177 Page 544
9808 that very grace, which in the hour of tribulation should have its perfect work, it lieth partly in a quiet submission to the good will and pleasure of God, that very grace, which in the hour of tribulation should have its perfect work, it lies partly in a quiet submission to the good will and pleasure of God, cst j n1, r-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vmd vhi po31 j n1, pn31 vvz av p-acp dt j-jn n1 p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1177 Page 544
9809 because he hath laid it upon us, an holding our peace, because it is the Lords doing, partly in a quiet waiting for God in the fulfilling of his promises made to his People under such circumstances. Because he hath laid it upon us, an holding our peace, Because it is the lords doing, partly in a quiet waiting for God in the fulfilling of his promises made to his People under such Circumstances. c-acp pns31 vhz vvn pn31 p-acp pno12, dt vvg po12 n1, c-acp pn31 vbz dt n2 vdg, av p-acp dt j-jn j-vvg p-acp np1 p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f po31 n2 vvn p-acp po31 n1 p-acp d n2. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1177 Page 544
9810 There are two things that call for our patience under afflictions. 1. The smart of the Affliction, for no affliction is joyous, There Are two things that call for our patience under afflictions. 1. The smart of the Affliction, for no affliction is joyous, pc-acp vbr crd n2 cst vvb p-acp po12 n1 p-acp n2. crd dt j pp-f dt n1, p-acp dx n1 vbz j, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1177 Page 544
9811 but grievous. 2. The reproach of the world under it, this often doubleth the affliction and maketh it more grievous, and intolerable. but grievous. 2. The reproach of the world under it, this often doubles the affliction and makes it more grievous, and intolerable. cc-acp j. crd dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp pn31, d av vvz dt n1 cc vv2 pn31 av-dc j, cc j. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1177 Page 544
9812 Now consider how many things have occurred in this discourse, which may excite our patience under both these. Now Consider how many things have occurred in this discourse, which may excite our patience under both these. av vvb c-crq d n2 vhb vvn p-acp d n1, r-crq vmb vvi po12 n1 p-acp d d. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1177 Page 544
9813 1. This is the lot of the People of God. There is none of them but the Sun at one time or other works upon. 1. This is the lot of the People of God. There is none of them but the Sun At one time or other works upon. crd d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. pc-acp vbz pix pp-f pno32 p-acp dt n1 p-acp crd n1 cc j-jn n2 p-acp. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1178 Page 544
9814 The Apostle exhorteth the Thessalonians, 1 Thes. 3. 3. That no man should be moved by their Afflictions, The Apostle exhorteth the Thessalonians, 1 Thebes 3. 3. That no man should be moved by their Afflictions, dt n1 vvz dt njp2, vvn np1 crd crd cst dx n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp po32 n2, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1178 Page 544
9815 for (faith he) your selves know that we are appointed thereunto. for (faith he) your selves know that we Are appointed thereunto. c-acp (n1 pns31) po22 n2 vvb cst pns12 vbr vvn av. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1178 Page 544
9816 There is a great deal in that saying to quiet the Spirits of Christians under the burthens of tryals. 1. God hath laid those burthens upon them. There is a great deal in that saying to quiet the Spirits of Christians under the burdens of trials. 1. God hath laid those burdens upon them. pc-acp vbz dt j n1 p-acp d vvg p-acp j-jn dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2. crd np1 vhz vvn d n2 p-acp pno32. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1178 Page 544
9817 I held my peace (saith David) because it was thy doing. I held my peace (Says David) Because it was thy doing. pns11 vvd po11 n1 (vvz np1) c-acp pn31 vbds po21 vdg. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1178 Page 544
9818 It is the Lord (said that good man) let him do what soever he pleaseth. It is the Lord (said that good man) let him do what soever he Pleases. pn31 vbz dt n1 (vvd cst j n1) vvb pno31 vdi r-crq av pns31 vvz. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1178 Page 544
9819 Perhaps (saith David) God hath bidden him curse. Perhaps (Says David) God hath bidden him curse. av (vvz np1) n1 vhz vvn pno31 vvi. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1178 Page 544
9820 It is a mighty thing to silence the Spirit of a Christian, when he can see the hand of God in it. 2. It is the Lords appointment. It is a mighty thing to silence the Spirit of a Christian, when he can see the hand of God in it. 2. It is the lords appointment. pn31 vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt njp, c-crq pns31 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pn31. crd pn31 vbz dt ng1 n1. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1178 Page 544
9821 What hath befallen us in pursuance of an eternal counsel; What hath befallen us in pursuance of an Eternal counsel; r-crq vhz vvn pno12 p-acp n1 pp-f dt j n1; (46) sermon (DIV2) 1178 Page 544
9822 this speaketh the tryal eventually necessary, it speaketh it also good for his People, for he hath not appointed us unto wrath, this speaks the trial eventually necessary, it speaks it also good for his People, for he hath not appointed us unto wrath, d vvz dt n1 av-j j, pn31 vvz pn31 av j p-acp po31 n1, c-acp pns31 vhz xx vvn pno12 p-acp n1, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1178 Page 544
9823 nor to any means of that tendency. nor to any means of that tendency. ccx p-acp d n2 pp-f d n1. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1178 Page 544
9824 Nor is it thy lot alone, but the lot of all those who will live godlily in Christ Jesus. Nor is it thy lot alone, but the lot of all those who will live godlily in christ jesus. ccx vbz pn31 po21 n1 av-j, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f d d r-crq vmb vvi av-j p-acp np1 np1. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1178 Page 544
9825 The Apostles themselves were appointed thereunto, and wherein are we better, then our Fathers, or our Brethren? The Apostles themselves were appointed thereunto, and wherein Are we better, then our Father's, or our Brothers? dt n2 px32 vbdr vvn av, cc c-crq vbr pns12 j, cs po12 n2, cc po12 n2? (46) sermon (DIV2) 1178 Page 544
9826 2. You have likewise heard why God hath appointed our lot to be Trials, and Afflictions, for the punishment of our sins, and for the tryal, and exercise of our Graces; this also calls for patience. 2. You have likewise herd why God hath appointed our lot to be Trials, and Afflictions, for the punishment of our Sins, and for the trial, and exercise of our Graces; this also calls for patience. crd pn22 vhb av vvn c-crq np1 vhz vvn po12 n1 pc-acp vbi n2, cc n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, cc p-acp dt n1, cc n1 pp-f po12 n2; d av vvz p-acp n1. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1179 Page 544
9827 Why should a living man complain? a man for the punishment of his iniquity? We have much less reason to be disturbed at the trial, and exercise of our graces. Why should a living man complain? a man for the punishment of his iniquity? We have much less reason to be disturbed At the trial, and exercise of our graces. q-crq vmd dt n-vvg n1 vvi? dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1? pns12 vhb d dc n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, cc n1 pp-f po12 n2. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1179 Page 544
9828 3. You have heard upon what mistakes it is that the World accounts the Christian black by reason of Afflictions, because they judge of their complexions by a meer sensual Eye, 3. You have herd upon what mistakes it is that the World accounts the Christian black by reason of Afflictions, Because they judge of their complexions by a mere sensual Eye, crd pn22 vhb vvn p-acp r-crq vvz pn31 vbz d dt n1 vvz dt njp j-jn p-acp n1 pp-f n2, c-acp pns32 vvb pp-f po32 n2 p-acp dt j j n1, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1180 Page 545
9829 and from a meer erroneous judgment. We have therefore no reason to be disquieted, because of it. and from a mere erroneous judgement. We have Therefore no reason to be disquieted, Because of it. cc p-acp dt j j n1. pns12 vhb av dx n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, c-acp pp-f pn31. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1180 Page 545
9830 But indeed the main use we should make of this point, should be for Caution; and that in two particulars. But indeed the main use we should make of this point, should be for Caution; and that in two particulars. p-acp av dt j n1 pns12 vmd n1 pp-f d n1, vmd vbi p-acp n1; cc cst p-acp crd n2-j. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1180 Page 545
9831 1. That afflictions may not blacken us. 2. That we do not judge others black, because of them. 1. That afflictions may not blacken us. 2. That we do not judge Others black, Because of them. crd cst n2 vmb xx vvn pno12. crd cst pns12 vdb xx vvi ng1-jn j-jn, c-acp pp-f pno32. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1181 Page 545
9832 1. Will afflictions blacken the Spouse of Christ? Let us take heed that they have not this ill influence upon us. 1. Will afflictions blacken the Spouse of christ? Let us take heed that they have not this ill influence upon us. crd n1 n2 vvn dt n1 pp-f np1? vvb pno12 vvi n1 cst pns32 vhb xx d j-jn n1 p-acp pno12. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1181 Page 545
9853 if they adhere to their former profession; if they adhere to their former profession; cs pns32 vvb p-acp po32 j n1; (46) sermon (DIV2) 1182 Page 546
9872 but they went out that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us. but they went out that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us. cc-acp pns32 vvd av cst pns32 vmd vbi vvn j cst pns32 vbdr xx d pp-f pno12. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1183 Page 547
9833 We have heard that they no otherwise make us black then as they are occasions to draw out our lusts and corruptions. This is that which we are more especially to watch upon. We have herd that they no otherwise make us black then as they Are occasions to draw out our Lustiest and corruptions. This is that which we Are more especially to watch upon. pns12 vhb vvn cst pns32 dx av vvb pno12 j-jn av c-acp pns32 vbr n2 pc-acp vvi av po12 n2 cc n2. d vbz d r-crq pns12 vbr av-dc av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1181 Page 545
9834 In afflictive providences, God tryeth us, and Satan and the world also try, and tempt us. In afflictive providences, God trieth us, and Satan and the world also try, and tempt us. p-acp j n2, np1 vvz pno12, cc np1 cc dt n1 av vvi, cc vvb pno12. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1181 Page 545
9835 God tryeth our faith, our patience, our submission to his will, whether we will deny our selves, God trieth our faith, our patience, our submission to his will, whither we will deny our selves, np1 vvz po12 n1, po12 n1, po12 n1 p-acp po31 n1, cs pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1181 Page 545
9836 and take up the Cross and follow him. The Devil, and the men of the World, which are the Devils instruments, try us, and take up the Cross and follow him. The devil, and the men of the World, which Are the Devils Instruments, try us, cc vvb a-acp dt n1 cc vvi pno31. dt n1, cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vbr dt ng1 n2, vvb pno12, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1181 Page 545
9837 whether we will desert our profession, deny the Lord that bought us, forsake the ways of God, and imbrace a present World. whither we will desert our profession, deny the Lord that bought us, forsake the ways of God, and embrace a present World. cs pns12 vmb vvi po12 n1, vvb dt n1 cst vvd pno12, vvb dt n2 pp-f np1, cc vvi dt j n1. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1181 Page 545
9838 If upon Gods tryal his ends be obtained, then are we by our afflictions purified, and made white, If upon God's trial his ends be obtained, then Are we by our afflictions purified, and made white, cs p-acp ng1 n1 po31 n2 vbb vvn, av vbr pns12 p-acp po12 n2 vvn, cc vvn j-jn, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1181 Page 545
9839 if the Devil and his instruments prevail upon us, then are we by our afflictions made black. if the devil and his Instruments prevail upon us, then Are we by our afflictions made black. cs dt n1 cc po31 n2 vvi p-acp pno12, av vbr pns12 p-acp po12 n2 vvd j-jn. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1181 Page 545
9840 This is the thing we are to take heed of Job 2. 3. after that God had taken away Jobs Estate, and Children, he saith to Satan, Hast thou considered my Servant Job, that there is none like him in all the Earth, a perfect, This is the thing we Are to take heed of Job 2. 3. After that God had taken away Jobs Estate, and Children, he Says to Satan, Hast thou considered my Servant Job, that there is none like him in all the Earth, a perfect, d vbz dt n1 pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f np1 crd crd p-acp d np1 vhd vvn av n2 n1, cc n2, pns31 vvz p-acp np1, vh2 pns21 vvn po11 n1 n1, cst pc-acp vbz pix j pno31 p-acp d dt n1, dt j, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1181 Page 545
9841 and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil, and still he holdeth fast his integrity, and an upright man, one that fears God, and escheweth evil, and still he holds fast his integrity, cc dt j n1, pi cst vvz np1, cc vvz j-jn, cc av pns31 vvz av-j po31 n1, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1181 Page 545
9842 although thou movest me against him to destroy him without a cause. How white there did Job appear after his afflictions? although thou movest me against him to destroy him without a cause. How white there did Job appear After his afflictions? cs pns21 vv2 pno11 p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1. c-crq j-jn a-acp vdd np1 vvb p-acp po31 n2? (46) sermon (DIV2) 1181 Page 545
9843 But I shall not inlarge my discourse to afflictions in the general, but limit it to such afflictions as are more peculiar to the Spouse of Christ, But I shall not enlarge my discourse to afflictions in the general, but limit it to such afflictions as Are more peculiar to the Spouse of christ, cc-acp pns11 vmb xx vvi po11 n1 p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1, cc-acp vvb pn31 p-acp d n2 c-acp vbr av-dc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1182 Page 545
9844 and which I have had a more special reference to in my former discourse, viz. Persecutions, or sufferings for our adherence to the truths of the Gospel, and which I have had a more special Referente to in my former discourse, viz. Persecutions, or sufferings for our adherence to the truths of the Gospel, cc r-crq pns11 vhb vhn dt av-dc j n1 p-acp p-acp po11 j n1, n1 n2, cc n2 p-acp po12 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1182 Page 545
9845 and the good ways of God. and the good ways of God. cc dt j n2 pp-f np1. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1182 Page 545
9846 Let us take heed that we be not made black by afflictions of this nature, which we shall be, Let us take heed that we be not made black by afflictions of this nature, which we shall be, vvb pno12 vvi n1 cst pns12 vbb xx vvn j-jn p-acp n2 pp-f d n1, r-crq pns12 vmb vbi, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1182 Page 545
9847 if by them we be moved from our good opinion of the ways of God, from our profession, or practice of them; if by them we be moved from our good opinion of the ways of God, from our profession, or practice of them; cs p-acp pno32 pns12 vbb vvn p-acp po12 j n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, p-acp po12 n1, cc n1 pp-f pno32; (46) sermon (DIV2) 1182 Page 545
9848 there is no sinner more black then the Apostate. See 2 Pet, 2. 20. 21. For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord, there is no sinner more black then the Apostate. See 2 Pet, 2. 20. 21. For if After they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord, pc-acp vbz dx n1 av-dc j-jn cs dt n1. vvb crd n1, crd crd crd c-acp cs a-acp pns32 vhb vvn dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1182 Page 546
9849 and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again intangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning. and Saviour jesus christ, they Are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is Worse with them than the beginning. cc n1 np1 np1, pns32 vbr av vvn av, cc vvn, dt d n1 vbz jc p-acp pno32 cs dt n1. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1182 Page 546
9850 For it is better sor them not to have known the way of righteousness, then after they have known it, to turn from the Holy Commandment delivered unto them. For it is better sor them not to have known the Way of righteousness, then After they have known it, to turn from the Holy Commandment Delivered unto them. p-acp pn31 vbz jc p-acp pno32 xx pc-acp vhi vvn dt n1 pp-f n1, av c-acp pns32 vhb vvn pn31, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1 vvn p-acp pno32. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1182 Page 546
9851 Indeed failings in a time of Persecution are caused from a double cause. Indeed failings in a time of Persecution Are caused from a double cause. av n2-vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vbr vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1182 Page 546
9854 failings of this nature make a Soul look black, but many such recover themselves, and the Lord who can have compassion upon our insirmities, pities them, failings of this nature make a Soul look black, but many such recover themselves, and the Lord who can have compassion upon our Infirmities, pities them, n2-vvg pp-f d n1 vvi dt n1 vvb j-jn, p-acp d d vvb px32, cc dt n1 r-crq vmb vhi n1 p-acp po12 n2, vvz pno32, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1182 Page 546
9855 and recovers them out of the snare of the Devil; and recovers them out of the snare of the devil; cc vvz pno32 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (46) sermon (DIV2) 1182 Page 546
9856 this is a blackness we ought to avoid, by putting on the whole Armour of God, that we may be able to stand in the day of the Lords Battel. this is a blackness we ought to avoid, by putting on the Whole Armour of God, that we may be able to stand in the day of the lords Battle. d vbz dt n1 pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi, p-acp vvg p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1, cst pns12 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 n1. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1182 Page 546
9857 But there is another defection, which is occasioned by Persecutions, and Afflictions of this nature: But there is Another defection, which is occasioned by Persecutions, and Afflictions of this nature: p-acp pc-acp vbz j-jn n1, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp n2, cc n2 pp-f d n1: (46) sermon (DIV2) 1182 Page 546
9858 That is, when men out of a greater love to other ways in a time of tryal, renounce the truths of God they have formerly owned, That is, when men out of a greater love to other ways in a time of trial, renounce the truths of God they have formerly owned, cst vbz, c-crq n2 av pp-f dt jc n1 p-acp j-jn n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvb dt n2 pp-f np1 pns32 vhb av-j vvd, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1182 Page 546
9859 and forsake the ways of God, in which they have formerly walked; and forsake the ways of God, in which they have formerly walked; cc vvi dt n2 pp-f np1, p-acp r-crq pns32 vhb av-j vvn; (46) sermon (DIV2) 1182 Page 546
9860 to these now Persecutions, and Afflictions of this nature, are but a slight occasion of their defection and Apostacy, and this eminent difference you will find betwixt the others, and these: to these now Persecutions, and Afflictions of this nature, Are but a slight occasion of their defection and Apostasy, and this eminent difference you will find betwixt the Others, and these: p-acp d av n2, cc n2 pp-f d n1, vbr p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po32 n1 cc n1, cc d j n1 pn22 vmb vvi p-acp dt n2-jn, cc d: (46) sermon (DIV2) 1182 Page 546
9861 The others, though they may be prevailed withal to warp, and start aside, because of the greatness of the temptation (it was Peters case in the High Priests Hall) yet will never be prevailed with to speak evil of, The Others, though they may be prevailed withal to warp, and start aside, Because of the greatness of the temptation (it was Peter's case in the High Priests Hall) yet will never be prevailed with to speak evil of, dt n2-jn, cs pns32 vmb vbi vvn av pc-acp vvi, cc vvb av, c-acp pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 (pn31 vbds npg1 n1 p-acp dt j ng1 n1) av vmb av-x vbi vvn p-acp pc-acp vvi j-jn pp-f, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1182 Page 546
9862 and to revile the truths of God which they have owned, nor the ways of God, in which they have formerly walked, and others yet walk. and to revile the truths of God which they have owned, nor the ways of God, in which they have formerly walked, and Others yet walk. cc pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f np1 r-crq pns32 vhb vvd, ccx dt n2 pp-f np1, p-acp r-crq pns32 vhb av-j vvn, cc n2-jn av vvi. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1182 Page 546
9863 The others being prevailed upon to their Apostacy meerly from the lusts of their hearts, The Others being prevailed upon to their Apostasy merely from the Lustiest of their hearts, dt n2-jn vbg vvn p-acp p-acp po32 n1 av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 n2, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1182 Page 546
9864 and the greater love they have alwaies had, (tho like Hypocrites they have concealed it) to looser principles, and the greater love they have always had, (though like Hypocrites they have concealed it) to looser principles, cc dt jc n1 pns32 vhb av vhn, (cs j n2 pns32 vhb vvn pn31) p-acp jc n2, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1182 Page 546
9865 and a looser way of living, take themselves concerned to reproach their former ways, and those who yet walk in them. and a looser Way of living, take themselves concerned to reproach their former ways, and those who yet walk in them. cc dt jc n1 pp-f vvg, vvb px32 vvn p-acp n1 po32 j n2, cc d r-crq av vvb p-acp pno32. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1182 Page 546
9866 This is a dreadful blackness, not a tincture upon the face only, but a tincture of the heart, which by occasion of Persecution for the Gospel, breaketh out into the more exteriour conversation. This is a dreadful blackness, not a tincture upon the face only, but a tincture of the heart, which by occasion of Persecution for the Gospel, breaks out into the more exterior Conversation. d vbz dt j n1, xx dt n1 p-acp dt n1 av-j, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq p-acp n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, vvz av p-acp dt av-dc j-jn n1. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1182 Page 546
9867 To enforce this caution, I shall only mention three things. To enforce this caution, I shall only mention three things. p-acp vvi d n1, pns11 vmb av-j vvi crd n2. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1182 Page 546
9868 1. That this is the affection only of the stony ground, Mat. 13. 6, 21. It is a certain sign, that those never received the Seed of the Word into honest, and good hearts, that they never had any root in themselves who when tribulation, 1. That this is the affection only of the stony ground, Mathew 13. 6, 21. It is a certain Signen, that those never received the Seed of the Word into honest, and good hearts, that they never had any root in themselves who when tribulation, crd cst d vbz dt n1 av-j pp-f dt j n1, np1 crd crd, crd pn31 vbz dt j n1, cst d av-x vvd dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp j, cc j n2, cst pns32 av-x vhd d n1 p-acp px32 q-crq c-crq n1, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1183 Page 547
9869 and persecution ariseth, because of the word, by and by they are offended. and persecution arises, Because of the word, by and by they Are offended. cc n1 vvz, c-acp pp-f dt n1, p-acp cc a-acp pns32 vbr vvn. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1183 Page 547
9870 He that receiveth the truth, in the Love of it cannot so easily abandon the profession of it, 1 John. 2. 19. They went out from us, they were not of us, He that receives the truth, in the Love of it cannot so Easily abandon the profession of it, 1 John. 2. 19. They went out from us, they were not of us, pns31 cst vvz dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31 vmbx av av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31, crd np1 crd crd pns32 vvd av p-acp pno12, pns32 vbdr xx pp-f pno12, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1183 Page 547
9871 for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us, for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us, c-acp cs pns32 vhd vbn pp-f pno12, pns32 vmd av-dx n1 vhb vvn p-acp pno12, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1183 Page 547
9873 The day of Persecution and tribulation for the Gospel sake is the day of the manifestation and discovery of hypocrites. The day of Persecution and tribulation for the Gospel sake is the day of the manifestation and discovery of Hypocrites. dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n2. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1183 Page 547
9874 I do not think that all shrinking in a time of persecution is a note of hypocrisy, there is a shrinking through fear in the time of great temptation (so Peter shrank.) But for men to make a defection, out of a principle of lust and greater Love to other ways, I do not think that all shrinking in a time of persecution is a note of hypocrisy, there is a shrinking through Fear in the time of great temptation (so Peter shrank.) But for men to make a defection, out of a principle of lust and greater Love to other ways, pns11 vdb xx vvi cst d vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vbz dt n-vvg p-acp vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1 (av np1 vvd.) p-acp p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1, av pp-f dt n1 pp-f vvb cc jc n1 p-acp j-jn n2, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1183 Page 547
9875 and to reproach and speak Evil of the ways of God (which by the way is a certain indication of such a defection) this speaketh the man or woman to be no better then an hypocrite nor ever to have been other, and to reproach and speak Evil of the ways of God (which by the Way is a certain indication of such a defection) this speaks the man or woman to be no better then an hypocrite nor ever to have been other, cc p-acp n1 cc vvi j-jn pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 (r-crq p-acp dt n1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f d dt n1) d vvz dt n1 cc n1 pc-acp vbi dx jc cs dt n1 ccx av pc-acp vhi vbn j-jn, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1183 Page 547
9876 tho, to serve his lusts, he disguised himself with a mask of holiness, and Religion. though, to serve his Lustiest, he disguised himself with a mask of holiness, and Religion. av, pc-acp vvi po31 n2, pns31 vvd px31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1183 Page 547
9877 2. Secondly consider, That no sinner so reproacheth the good and holy ways of God as such a sinner doth. 2. Secondly Consider, That no sinner so Reproacheth the good and holy ways of God as such a sinner does. crd ord vvb, cst dx n1 av vvz dt j cc j n2 pp-f np1 p-acp d dt n1 vdz. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1184 Page 547
9878 He tells the World that he hath tryed them, that there is nothing in them, that nothing but the ignorance & prejudices of his education & youth led him into them, that the ways of sin & profaneness, of Formality, He tells the World that he hath tried them, that there is nothing in them, that nothing but the ignorance & prejudices of his education & youth led him into them, that the ways of since & profaneness, of Formality, pns31 vvz dt n1 cst pns31 vhz vvn pno32, cst pc-acp vbz pix p-acp pno32, cst pix cc-acp dt n1 cc n2 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1 vvd pno31 p-acp pno32, cst dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, pp-f n1, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1184 Page 547
9879 and Superstition are better, and therefore he is at last grown wiser then to take such pains to go to heaven. and Superstition Are better, and Therefore he is At last grown Wiser then to take such pains to go to heaven. cc n1 vbr j, cc av pns31 vbz p-acp ord j-vvn jc cs pc-acp vvi d n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1184 Page 547
9880 If I would pick out a wretch out of the whole herd of sinners to reproach God, to blaspheme the Gospel and the ways of holiness, I would pick out onethat had been formerly a professor, and had turned away from his profession this wretch pretendeth from experience to justify what others do but loosely discourse. If I would pick out a wretch out of the Whole heard of Sinners to reproach God, to Blaspheme the Gospel and the ways of holiness, I would pick out onethat had been formerly a professor, and had turned away from his profession this wretch pretendeth from experience to justify what Others do but loosely discourse. cs pns11 vmd vvi av dt n1 av pp-f dt j-jn n1 pp-f n2 p-acp n1 np1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc dt n2 pp-f n1, pns11 vmd vvi av av vhd vbn av-j dt n1, cc vhd vvn av p-acp po31 n1 d n1 vvz p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi r-crq n2-jn vdb p-acp av-j n1. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1184 Page 547
9881 3. Thirdly no sinners must expect a more dreadful Vengeance. The reason is evident, because none sin against more light. 3. Thirdly no Sinners must expect a more dreadful Vengeance. The reason is evident, Because none since against more Light. crd ord dx n2 vmb vvi dt av-dc j n1. dt n1 vbz j, c-acp pix n1 p-acp dc n1. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1185 Page 547
9882 There is no man who hath made a profession, and lived in any practice of Religion, There is no man who hath made a profession, and lived in any practice of Religion, pc-acp vbz dx n1 r-crq vhz vvn dt n1, cc vvd p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1185 Page 547
9883 but knows that there is no iniquity in it, nothing but what suteth the common reason of mankind not debauched through lust, but knows that there is no iniquity in it, nothing but what suits the Common reason of mankind not debauched through lust, cc-acp vvz cst pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp pn31, pix cc-acp r-crq vvz dt j n1 pp-f n1 xx vvn p-acp n1, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1185 Page 547
9884 and that those who in any measure live up to the profession of the Gospel, are (if sober heathens were to be judges) the best of men, with respect to all duty which the light of Nature teacheth toward the Divine Being, and that those who in any measure live up to the profession of the Gospel, Are (if Sobrium Heathens were to be judges) the best of men, with respect to all duty which the Light of Nature Teaches towards the Divine Being, cc cst d r-crq p-acp d n1 vvi a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vbr (cs j n2-jn vbr pc-acp vbi n2) dt js pp-f n2, p-acp n1 p-acp d n1 r-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz p-acp dt j-jn vbg, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1185 Page 547
9885 and all good offices towards men. and all good Offices towards men. cc d j n2 p-acp n2. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1185 Page 547
9886 I say there is none who hath made any profession but knows this, and in all his Evil speaking of them doth not sin like an heathen, I say there is none who hath made any profession but knows this, and in all his Evil speaking of them does not sin like an heathen, pns11 vvb a-acp vbz pix r-crq vhz vvn d n1 cc-acp vvz d, cc p-acp d po31 j-jn n-vvg pp-f pno32 vdz xx vvi av-j dt j-jn, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1185 Page 548
9887 nor like a profane man who speaketh ill of the things he knoweth not, but speaketh contrary to the dictate of his own conscience. nor like a profane man who speaks ill of the things he Knoweth not, but speaks contrary to the dictate of his own conscience. ccx vvb dt j n1 r-crq vvz j-jn pp-f dt n2 pns31 vvz xx, cc-acp vvz j-jn p-acp dt vvi pp-f po31 d n1. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1185 Page 548
9916 Judah could not drive them out, Judg. 1. 19. It is said of several of the other Tribes that they did not drive them out. Judah could not drive them out, Judges 1. 19. It is said of several of the other Tribes that they did not drive them out. np1 vmd xx vvi pno32 av, np1 crd crd pn31 vbz vvn pp-f j pp-f dt j-jn n2 cst pns32 vdd xx vvi pno32 av. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1194 Page 550
9888 I would not have this understood of those who are made black, through these afflictions, from the temporary prevailing of a strong temptation, these with P•ter (tho they fall) yet go out and weep bitterly and are recovered, I would not have this understood of those who Are made black, through these afflictions, from the temporary prevailing of a strong temptation, these with P•ter (though they fallen) yet go out and weep bitterly and Are recovered, pns11 vmd xx vhi d vvn pp-f d r-crq vbr vvn j-jn, p-acp d n2, p-acp dt j j-vvg pp-f dt j n1, d p-acp j (cs pns32 vvb) av vvb av cc vvb av-j cc vbr vvn, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1185 Page 548
9889 and made stronger by their fall, but of those others before mentioned to whom Affliction and Persecution are but the externall occasions to draw out the lusts of their hearts which waited but for an opportunity to discover its self. and made Stronger by their fallen, but of those Others before mentioned to whom Affliction and Persecution Are but the external occasions to draw out the Lustiest of their hearts which waited but for an opportunity to discover its self. cc vvd jc p-acp po32 n1, cc-acp pp-f d n2-jn p-acp vvn p-acp r-crq n1 cc n1 vbr p-acp dt j n2 pc-acp vvi av dt n2 pp-f po32 n2 r-crq vvd cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1185 Page 548
9890 2. Finally to shut up this discourse let this caution us from Judging the Spouse of Christ black because the Sun hath looked upon her. 2. Finally to shut up this discourse let this caution us from Judging the Spouse of christ black Because the Sun hath looked upon her. crd av-j pc-acp vvi a-acp d n1 vvb d n1 pno12 p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f np1 j-jn c-acp dt n1 vhz vvn p-acp pno31. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1186 Page 548
9891 You have heard that this is but the Worlds judgment, not according to any measures of truth, or righteousness. To this End, You have herd that this is but the World's judgement, not according to any measures of truth, or righteousness. To this End, pn22 vhb vvn cst d vbz p-acp dt ng1 n1, xx vvg p-acp d n2 pp-f n1, cc n1. p-acp d vvb, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1186 Page 548
9892 1. Root your selves in this truth, That none can judge of Gods Love or hatred from what happeneth to him in this life. 1. Root your selves in this truth, That none can judge of God's Love or hatred from what Happeneth to him in this life. crd vvb po22 n2 p-acp d n1, cst pix vmb vvi pp-f npg1 n1 cc n1 p-acp r-crq vvz p-acp pno31 p-acp d n1. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1187 Page 548
9893 It is Solomons Maxime, and a great truth, God governeth the World according to the just Oeconomy of his Providence with respects unto his own wife Ends; It is Solomons Maxim, and a great truth, God Governs the World according to the just Oeconomy of his Providence with respects unto his own wife Ends; pn31 vbz np1 n1, cc dt j n1, np1 vvz dt n1 vvg p-acp dt j np1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp n2 p-acp po31 d n1 vvz; (46) sermon (DIV2) 1187 Page 548
9894 and no spiritual judgment can be made of the state of any, from those administrations, oft-times he maketh Princes to go on foot, and no spiritual judgement can be made of the state of any, from those administrations, ofttimes he makes Princes to go on foot, cc dx j n1 vmb vbi vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f d, p-acp d n2, av pns31 vvz n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, (46) sermon (DIV2) 1187 Page 548
9895 when servants ride on horse back, and the wicked to devour those that are more righteous then they. when Servants ride on horse back, and the wicked to devour those that Are more righteous then they. c-crq n2 vvb p-acp n1 av, cc dt j pc-acp vvi d cst vbr av-dc j cs pns32. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1187 Page 548
9896 2. Look under the vail of Religious Persons in the day of their afflictions. The Vail may be black, and yet the face White. 2. Look under the Vail of Religious Persons in the day of their afflictions. The vail may be black, and yet the face White. crd vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2. dt n1 vmb vbi j-jn, cc av dt n1 j-jn. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1188 Page 548
9897 You may possibly see the People of God glorifying him in the Fires, eminent faith adherence to God constancy, patience shining forth in the People of God in the hour of their tryals. You may possibly see the People of God glorifying him in the Fires, eminent faith adherence to God constancy, patience shining forth in the People of God in the hour of their trials. pn22 vmb av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg pno31 p-acp dt n2, j n1 n1 p-acp np1 n1, n1 vvg av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1188 Page 548
9898 you may possibly hear Paul and Silas, singing praises unto God at midnight, and the Apostles going away from their place of punishment rejoicing that the Lord hath thought them worthy to suffer for the name of Jesus Christ; you may possibly hear Paul and Silas, singing praises unto God At midnight, and the Apostles going away from their place of punishment rejoicing that the Lord hath Thought them worthy to suffer for the name of jesus christ; pn22 vmb av-j vvi np1 cc np1, vvg n2 p-acp np1 p-acp n1, cc dt n2 vvg av p-acp po32 n1 pp-f n1 vvg cst dt n1 vhz vvn pno32 j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 np1; (46) sermon (DIV2) 1188 Page 548
9899 and here a Job resolving that, Tho the Lord slayeth him, yet he will trust in him. and Here a Job resolving that, Though the Lord slays him, yet he will trust in him. cc av dt n1 vvg cst, av dt n1 vvz pno31, av pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pno31. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1188 Page 548
9900 These things speak a Lilly tho amongst thorns. These things speak a Lily though among thorns. d n2 vvb dt n1 cs p-acp n2. (46) sermon (DIV2) 1188 Page 548
9901 Sermon XXXVIII. Cant. 1. 6. — My mothers Children were angry with me. Sermon XXXVIII. Cant 1. 6. — My mother's Children were angry with me. n1 crd. np1 crd crd — po11 n2 n2 vbdr j p-acp pno11. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1188 Page 549
9902 I am now come to the 2d cause, which the Spouse of Christ here assigneth of her appearing blackness. The Anger of her Mothers Children. I am now come to the 2d cause, which the Spouse of christ Here assigneth of her appearing blackness. The Anger of her Mother's Children. pns11 vbm av vvn p-acp dt crd n1, r-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 av vvz pp-f po31 j-vvg n1. dt n1 pp-f po31 ng1 n2. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1189 Page 549
9917 Upon which God resolveth that he would not drive them out; but they should be as thorns in their sides. Upon which God resolves that he would not drive them out; but they should be as thorns in their sides. p-acp r-crq np1 vvz d pns31 vmd xx vvi pno32 av; p-acp pns32 vmd vbi c-acp n2 p-acp po32 n2. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1194 Page 550
9936 so it also fareth with the Collective Spouse, the Church of Christ, with respect to false Brethren, who are the presumptive, so it also fareth with the Collective Spouse, the Church of christ, with respect to false Brothers, who Are the presumptive, av pn31 av vvz p-acp dt j n1, dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp n1 p-acp j n2, r-crq vbr dt j, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1195 Page 551
9903 My Mothers Children (saith she) were angry with me. NONLATINALPHABET which the Septuagint translateth NONLATINALPHABET They fought in me, or they fought against me. In my explication ▪ of the verse I told you that some by Mothers Children understand those lusts and corruptions, which are members of that body of death, which yet remain in the best of Gods People; those members mentioned by the Apostle Col. 3. 5. which we have while we live upon the Earth for our exercise to mortify, these lye in the womb of the same Soul, together with our habits of grace; My Mother's Children (Says she) were angry with me. which the septuagint Translate They fought in me, or they fought against me. In my explication ▪ of the verse I told you that Some by Mother's Children understand those Lustiest and corruptions, which Are members of that body of death, which yet remain in the best of God's People; those members mentioned by the Apostle Col. 3. 5. which we have while we live upon the Earth for our exercise to mortify, these lie in the womb of the same Soul, together with our habits of grace; po11 ng1 n2 (vvz pns31) vbdr j p-acp pno11. r-crq dt j vvz pns32 vvd p-acp pno11, cc pns32 vvd p-acp pno11. p-acp po11 n1 ▪ pp-f dt n1 pns11 vvd pn22 d d p-acp ng1 n2 vvb d n2 cc n2, r-crq vbr n2 pp-f d n1 pp-f n1, r-crq av vvb p-acp dt js pp-f npg1 n1; d n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 np1 crd crd r-crq pns12 vhb n1 pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 p-acp po12 n1 p-acp vvi, d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt d n1, av p-acp po12 n2 pp-f n1; (47) sermon (DIV2) 1189 Page 549
9904 these are those which the Apostle calls the flesh, which lusteth against the Spirit, These cause that war in our members mentioned, James 4. 1. they war against the Soul. 1. Pet. 2. 11. Others 2. understand by the Mothers Children mentioned in the text, False brethren, such members of the Church as are indeed the Children of the Church, our visible Mother, but not the Children of our heavenly Father. these Are those which the Apostle calls the Flesh, which Lusteth against the Spirit, These cause that war in our members mentioned, James 4. 1. they war against the Soul. 1. Pet. 2. 11. Others 2. understand by the Mother's Children mentioned in the text, False brothers, such members of the Church as Are indeed the Children of the Church, our visible Mother, but not the Children of our heavenly Father. d vbr d r-crq dt n1 vvz dt n1, r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1, d n1 cst n1 p-acp po12 n2 vvn, np1 crd crd pns32 n1 p-acp dt n1 crd np1 crd crd ng2-jn crd vvb p-acp dt ng1 n2 vvn p-acp dt n1, j n2, d n2 pp-f dt n1 c-acp vbr av dt n2 pp-f dt n1, po12 j n1, cc-acp xx dt n2 pp-f po12 j n1. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1189 Page 549
9905 Tho in my own judgment I rather incline to the latter as the sense of the Text, Tho in my own judgement I rather incline to the latter as the sense of the Text, np1 p-acp po11 d n1 pns11 av-c vvb p-acp dt d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1189 Page 549
9906 yet I shall give that deference to those worthy Interpreters that have mentioned the former, that (there being a truth in that) I shall take both senses into the Proposition which I shall law down thus. yet I shall give that deference to those worthy Interpreters that have mentioned the former, that (there being a truth in that) I shall take both Senses into the Proposition which I shall law down thus. av pns11 vmb vvi d n1 p-acp d j n2 cst vhb vvn dt j, cst (pc-acp vbg dt n1 p-acp d) pns11 vmb vvi d n2 p-acp dt n1 r-crq pns11 vmb n1 a-acp av. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1189 Page 549
9907 The conflict which particular believers have with their own inbred lusts and corruptions, and which the Church hath with false brethren, will often make them appear black to the Eye of the World. The conflict which particular believers have with their own inbred Lustiest and corruptions, and which the Church hath with false brothers, will often make them appear black to the Eye of the World. dt n1 r-crq j n2 vhb p-acp po32 d j n2 cc n2, cc r-crq dt n1 vhz p-acp j n2, vmb av vvi pno32 vvi j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1190 Page 549
9908 Here are two propositions wrapped up together. Here Are two propositions wrapped up together. av vbr crd n2 vvn a-acp av. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1191 Page 549
9909 1. That true Christians will have conflicts with their own lusts and corruptions, and the true members of the Church with such as are false brethren. 1. That true Christians will have conflicts with their own Lustiest and corruptions, and the true members of the Church with such as Are false brothers. crd cst j np1 vmb vhi n2 p-acp po32 d n2 cc n2, cc dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d c-acp vbr j n2. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1192 Page 550
9910 2. That both the particular Christians, and the Church of Christ in these conflicts will appear black. 2. That both the particular Christians, and the Church of christ in these conflicts will appear black. crd cst d dt j np1, cc dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n2 vmb vvi j-jn. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1193 Page 550
9911 1. True Christians will have conflicts with their lusts, and corruptions. 1. True Christians will have conflicts with their Lustiest, and corruptions. crd j np1 vmb vhi n2 p-acp po32 n2, cc n2. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1194 Page 550
9912 This is so great a truth that this Spiritual conflict is a note of the truth of grace in the Soul. It is indeed as wars use to be, sometimes hotter, sometimes cooler and more remiss, This is so great a truth that this Spiritual conflict is a note of the truth of grace in the Soul. It is indeed as wars use to be, sometime hotter, sometime cooler and more remiss, d vbz av j dt n1 cst d j n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pn31 vbz av p-acp n2 vvb pc-acp vbi, av jc, av jc cc av-dc j, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1194 Page 550
9913 and the Soul is in it sometimes more, sometimes less a conquerour, as God will please to afford the Soul more or less of his strength, but it is always something. and the Soul is in it sometime more, sometime less a conqueror, as God will please to afford the Soul more or less of his strength, but it is always something. cc dt n1 vbz p-acp pn31 av av-dc, av dc dt n1, c-acp np1 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 av-dc cc dc pp-f po31 n1, cc-acp pn31 vbz av pi. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1194 Page 550
9914 When God did bring the Israelites into Canaan, he was not pleased at once to drive them cut, When God did bring the Israelites into Canaan, he was not pleased At once to drive them Cut, c-crq np1 vdd vvi dt np1 p-acp np1, pns31 vbds xx vvn p-acp a-acp pc-acp vvi pno32 vvi, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1194 Page 550
9915 but by little and little, Exod. 23. 28, 29. neither were they faultless, for many of the Tribes did not drive them out; but by little and little, Exod 23. 28, 29. neither were they faultless, for many of the Tribes did not drive them out; cc-acp p-acp j cc j, np1 crd crd, crd d vbdr pns32 j, c-acp d pp-f dt n2 vdd xx vvi pno32 av; (47) sermon (DIV2) 1194 Page 550
9937 but not the true members of it. 1. such will be in the Church while it is upon the Earth. but not the true members of it. 1. such will be in the Church while it is upon the Earth. cc-acp xx dt j n2 pp-f pn31. crd d vmb vbi p-acp dt n1 cs pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1195 Page 551
9918 God in bringing Souls out of a state of nature, into a state of grace, doth not wholly drive out lust and corruption, he bringeth sin out of its Dominion, Rom, 6. 13. So as it reigneth not in the mortal Bodies of the Saints; God in bringing Souls out of a state of nature, into a state of grace, does not wholly drive out lust and corruption, he brings since out of its Dominion, Rom, 6. 13. So as it Reigneth not in the Mortal Bodies of the Saints; np1 p-acp vvg n2 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vdz xx av-jn vvi av n1 cc n1, pns31 vvz n1 av pp-f po31 n1, np1, crd crd av c-acp pn31 vvz xx p-acp dt j-jn n2 pp-f dt n2; (47) sermon (DIV2) 1194 Page 550
9919 sin like the tree in Nebuchadnezzars vision, Dan. 4. 14. is hewed down, many of its branches are cut off, sin like the tree in Nebuchadnezar's vision, Dan. 4. 14. is hewed down, many of its branches Are Cut off, vvb av-j dt n1 p-acp n2 n1, np1 crd crd vbz vvd a-acp, d pp-f po31 n2 vbr vvn a-acp, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1194 Page 550
9920 and its leaves, and its fruit is scattered, and the Soul is got from under it, and its leaves, and its fruit is scattered, and the Soul is god from under it, cc po31 n2, cc po31 n1 vbz vvn, cc dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp p-acp pn31, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1194 Page 550
9921 but yet the stump of its roots are in the Earth, tho bound with a band of Iron and Brass, kept under by the law of the Christians mind, that he getteth no dominion, the Soul is not under the power of it. but yet the stump of its roots Are in the Earth, though bound with a band of Iron and Brass, kept under by the law of the Christians mind, that he gets no dominion, the Soul is not under the power of it. cc-acp av dt n1 pp-f po31 n2 vbr p-acp dt n1, av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, vvn p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt np1 n1, cst pns31 vvz dx n1, dt n1 vbz xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1194 Page 550
9922 Now as there was a continual war betwixt the Canaanites left in the land, and the Israelites, so there is a continual war and spiritual combate, betwixt those NONLATINALPHABET these passions of sin, these lustings of the flesh, and the Spiritual part of the Spiritual man. Now as there was a continual war betwixt the Canaanites left in the land, and the Israelites, so there is a continual war and spiritual combat, betwixt those these passion of since, these lustings of the Flesh, and the Spiritual part of the Spiritual man. av c-acp pc-acp vbds dt j n1 p-acp dt np2 vvn p-acp dt n1, cc dt np2, av pc-acp vbz dt j n1 cc j n1, p-acp d d n2 pp-f n1, d n2-vvg pp-f dt n1, cc dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1194 Page 550
9923 Paul doth excellently describe this conflict, Rom. 7. 21. I find then a law, that when I would do good, evil is present with me, Paul does excellently describe this conflict, Rom. 7. 21. I find then a law, that when I would do good, evil is present with me, np1 vdz av-j vvi d n1, np1 crd crd pns11 vvb av dt n1, cst c-crq pns11 vmd vdi j, j-jn vbz j p-acp pno11, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1194 Page 550
9924 for I delight in the law of God, as to my inward man. But I see another law in my members warring against the law of my mind, for I delight in the law of God, as to my inward man. But I see Another law in my members warring against the law of my mind, c-acp pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp p-acp po11 j n1. p-acp pns11 vvb j-jn n1 p-acp po11 n2 j-vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1194 Page 550
9925 and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin, which is in my members. O wretched man that I am! and bringing me into captivity to the law of since, which is in my members. O wretched man that I am! cc vvg pno11 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vbz p-acp po11 n2. sy j n1 cst pns11 vbm! (47) sermon (DIV2) 1194 Page 550
9926 who shall deliver me ▪ &c. Saint Paul sets forth himself there as a man in a battel, and sometimes taken Prisoner. who shall deliver me ▪ etc. Saint Paul sets forth himself there as a man in a battle, and sometime taken Prisoner. q-crq vmb vvi pno11 ▪ av n1 np1 vvz av px31 a-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc av vvn n1. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1194 Page 550
9927 So again ▪ Gal, 5. •7. So again ▪ Gall, 5. •7. av av ▪ n1, crd n1. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1194 Page 550
9928 For the 〈 … 〉 Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh, and these are contr ary, the one to the other. For the 〈 … 〉 Spirit, and the Spirit against the Flesh, and these Are Contr ary, the one to the other. p-acp dt 〈 … 〉 n1, cc dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc d vbr n1 j, dt pi p-acp dt n-jn. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1194 Page 551
9929 And indeed in the last words lyes the reason of this war, and conflict. And indeed in the last words lies the reason of this war, and conflict. cc av p-acp dt ord n2 vvz dt n1 pp-f d n1, cc n1. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1194 Page 551
9930 It is of the nature of contraries to expell one another, not to indure one another in the same subject, It is of the nature of contraries to expel one Another, not to endure one Another in the same Subject, pn31 vbz pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2-jn pc-acp vvi pi j-jn, xx pc-acp vvi pi j-jn p-acp dt d n-jn, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1194 Page 551
9931 but to be in a continual combate till the one, or the other hath got the Victory. but to be in a continual combat till the one, or the other hath god the Victory. cc-acp pc-acp vbi p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt pi, cc dt n-jn vhz vvn dt n1. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1194 Page 551
9932 Grace in Scripture is compared to light, sin to darkness, light and darkness mutually expell one another, Grace in Scripture is compared to Light, since to darkness, Light and darkness mutually expel one Another, n1 p-acp n1 vbz vvn p-acp j, n1 p-acp n1, n1 cc n1 av-j vvi pi j-jn, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1194 Page 551
9933 so doth Grace and lust. Now both these being in the Soul of the regenerate man, who is but Sanctified in part, so does Grace and lust. Now both these being in the Soul of the regenerate man, who is but Sanctified in part, av vdz vvi cc n1. av av-d d vbg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n1, r-crq vbz p-acp vvn p-acp n1, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1194 Page 551
9934 and neither of them being lazy and inactive, but active, and operative principles, there must be this conflict which I have mentioned, this war in our members, which makes the People of God look black. and neither of them being lazy and inactive, but active, and operative principles, there must be this conflict which I have mentioned, this war in our members, which makes the People of God look black. cc av-dx pp-f pno32 vbg j cc j, p-acp j, cc j-jn n2, pc-acp vmb vbi d n1 r-crq pns11 vhb vvn, d n1 p-acp po12 n2, r-crq vvz dt n1 pp-f np1 vvb j-jn. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1194 Page 551
9935 2. And as it fares with individual Christians, with respect to their lusts, and corruptions: 2. And as it fares with Individu Christians, with respect to their Lustiest, and corruptions: crd cc c-acp pn31 vvz p-acp j-jn np1, p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n2, cc n2: (47) sermon (DIV2) 1195 Page 551
9939 1. while the Church is upon the Earth, it will be like a field of Wheat which hath tares in it; 1. while the Church is upon the Earth, it will be like a field of Wheat which hath tares in it; crd n1 dt n1 vbz p-acp dt n1, pn31 vmb vbi av-j dt n1 pp-f n1 r-crq vhz n2 p-acp pn31; (47) sermon (DIV2) 1196 Page 551
9940 the Gospel and the preaching of it is like a drag-net which draweth unto the Church, the Gospel and the preaching of it is like a dragnet which draws unto the Church, dt n1 cc dt vvg pp-f pn31 vbz av-j dt n1 r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1196 Page 551
9941 as its shore Fish, both good and bad, there will come a time, when the Lord will take his fan, as its shore Fish, both good and bad, there will come a time, when the Lord will take his fan, c-acp po31 n1 n1, d j cc j, a-acp vmb vvi dt n1, c-crq dt n1 vmb vvi po31 n1, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1196 Page 551
9942 and throughly purge his floor, but that will be in the day of judgment; and thoroughly purge his floor, but that will be in the day of judgement; cc av-j vvi po31 n1, cc-acp d vmb vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (47) sermon (DIV2) 1196 Page 551
9943 if we look upon Gods ancient Church, the Congregation of Israel, there was a Jannes, and a Jambnes, that resisted Moses, a Corah, Dathan, and Abiram that rose up against Moses & Aaron, many false Prophets to mislead People & many more false hearts, that were easily misled; if we look upon God's ancient Church, the Congregation of Israel, there was a Jannes, and a Jambnes, that resisted Moses, a Corah, Dathan, and Abiram that rose up against Moses & Aaron, many false prophets to mislead People & many more false hearts, that were Easily misled; cs pns12 vvb p-acp npg1 j n1, dt n1 pp-f np1, a-acp vbds dt n2, cc dt np1, cst vvd np1, dt np1, np1, cc np1 cst vvd a-acp p-acp np1 cc np1, d j n2 pc-acp vvi n1 cc d dc j n2, cst vbdr av-j vvn; (47) sermon (DIV2) 1196 Page 551
9944 the Chaldee Paraphrast expounds the term in the Text of false Prophets, Ahab and Jezebel had 300 of them at a time, a great number of the People, were ready upon all occasions to relapse into Idolatry, the Chaldee Paraphrast expounds the term in the Text of false prophets, Ahab and Jezebel had 300 of them At a time, a great number of the People, were ready upon all occasions to relapse into Idolatry, dt np1 vvd vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2, np1 cc np1 vhd crd pp-f pno32 p-acp dt n1, dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, vbdr j p-acp d n2 p-acp n1 p-acp n1, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1196 Page 551
9945 and Superstition, as they had any Princes, that would either tolerate or incourage it; and Superstition, as they had any Princes, that would either tolerate or encourage it; cc n1, c-acp pns32 vhd d n2, cst vmd d vvi cc vvi pn31; (47) sermon (DIV2) 1196 Page 551
9946 Jeremiah and Micaiah, and Amos and Elijah, and all the true Prophets of the Lord found that their Mothers Children, were angry with them, Jeremiah and Micaiah, and Amos and Elijah, and all the true prophets of the Lord found that their Mother's Children, were angry with them, np1 cc np1, cc np1 cc np1, cc d dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 vvd d po32 ng1 n2, vbdr j p-acp pno32, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1196 Page 551
9947 so did those that were good People amongst them, the Priests were a snare upon Mizpeh, and a net spread upon Tabor, to hinder the People from attending the true Worship of God. so did those that were good People among them, the Priests were a snare upon Mizpeh, and a net spread upon Tabor, to hinder the People from attending the true Worship of God. av vdd d cst vbdr j n1 p-acp pno32, dt n2 vbdr dt n1 p-acp np1, cc dt n1 vvn p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp vvg dt j n1 pp-f np1. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1196 Page 551
9948 Look upon the Church of Christ: Look upon the Church of christ: n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (47) sermon (DIV2) 1196 Page 551
9949 In Christs little company there was a Judas, a Son of perdition, and amongst the multitudes that followed him, there were many that followed him but for the loaves. In the primitive times, there was a Demas, an Hymeneus and a Philetus a Simon Magus. Many false Apostles that opposed Paul, and the Apostle to Timothy Prophesieth that there shall not be a lesser plenty of them in the latter days. In Christ little company there was a Judas, a Son of perdition, and among the Multitudes that followed him, there were many that followed him but for the loaves. In the primitive times, there was a Demas, an Hymenaeus and a Philetus a Simon Magus. Many false Apostles that opposed Paul, and the Apostle to Timothy Prophesieth that there shall not be a lesser plenty of them in the latter days. p-acp npg1 j n1 a-acp vbds dt np1, dt n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp dt n2 cst vvd pno31, a-acp vbdr d cst vvd pno31 p-acp p-acp dt n2. p-acp dt j n2, pc-acp vbds dt np1, dt np1 cc dt np1 dt np1 np1. d j n2 cst j-vvn np1, cc dt n1 p-acp np1 vvz cst a-acp vmb xx vbi dt jc n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp dt d n2. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1196 Page 552
9950 1. Nor can it be reasonably expected otherwise considering 1. Gods appointment, for the exercise of such as be real and true Saints. 1. Cor. 11. 19. There must be (saith the Apostle) heresies amongst you, that those who are approved may be made manifest. 1. Nor can it be reasonably expected otherwise considering 1. God's appointment, for the exercise of such as be real and true Saints. 1. Cor. 11. 19. There must be (Says the Apostle) heresies among you, that those who Are approved may be made manifest. crd ccx vmb pn31 vbi av-j vvn av vvg crd npg1 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d c-acp vbb j cc j n2. crd np1 crd crd a-acp vmb vbi (vvz dt n1) n2 p-acp pn22, cst d r-crq vbr vvn vmb vbi vvn j. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1197 Page 552
9951 False brethren discover themselves, either by the broaching of false doctrine, to corrupt the faith of Christians. Or by bringing in undue Rites, Ceremonies and Superstitions, to corrupt the Worship of God. False brothers discover themselves, either by the broaching of false Doctrine, to corrupt the faith of Christians. Or by bringing in undue Rites, Ceremonies and Superstitions, to corrupt the Worship of God. j n2 vvb px32, av-d p-acp dt vvg pp-f j n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1. cc p-acp vvg p-acp j n2, n2 cc n2, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1197 Page 552
9952 Or by a looseness of conversation, discovering the want of the Love, and fear of God in their hearts. Or by a looseness of Conversation, discovering the want of the Love, and Fear of God in their hearts. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po32 n2. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1197 Page 552
9953 Now the Lord hath appointed such a Constitution of his Church, that these shall be tolerated in it, that those who are approved may be made manifest; Now the Lord hath appointed such a Constitution of his Church, that these shall be tolerated in it, that those who Are approved may be made manifest; av dt n1 vhz vvn d dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cst d vmb vbi vvn p-acp pn31, cst d r-crq vbr vvn vmb vbi vvn j; (47) sermon (DIV2) 1197 Page 552
9955 2. Secondly, Man is tyed up to a judgment according to outward appearance. God alone judgeth the heart and according to the reality of things. 2. Secondly, Man is tied up to a judgement according to outward appearance. God alone Judgeth the heart and according to the reality of things. crd ord, n1 vbz vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 vvg p-acp j n1. np1 av-j vvz dt n1 cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1198 Page 552
9956 Even Christ himself tho as God he was Omniscient and needed not that any should tell him what is in the heart of man, Even christ himself though as God he was Omniscient and needed not that any should tell him what is in the heart of man, j np1 px31 cs p-acp np1 pns31 vbds j cc vvd xx d d vmd vvi pno31 r-crq vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1198 Page 552
9957 yet when he appeared in the head of his Church here upon the Earth, and acted as the chief Minister in and of it, he admitted a Judas into his first society of that nature, teaching us in our admissions of members, yet when he appeared in the head of his Church Here upon the Earth, and acted as the chief Minister in and of it, he admitted a Judas into his First society of that nature, teaching us in our admissions of members, av c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 av p-acp dt n1, cc vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1 p-acp cc pp-f pn31, pns31 vvd dt np1 p-acp po31 ord n1 pp-f d n1, vvg pno12 p-acp po12 n2 pp-f n2, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1198 Page 552
9958 whether by Baptism or other wise, to content our selves with a visibility, and outward appearance; whither by Baptism or other wise, to content our selves with a visibility, and outward appearance; cs p-acp n1 cc j-jn j, pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt n1, cc j n1; (47) sermon (DIV2) 1198 Page 552
9959 there must be a difference betwixt the Church visible, and invisible, the Church Militant and Triumphant. there must be a difference betwixt the Church visible, and invisible, the Church Militant and Triumphant. pc-acp vmb vbi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 j, cc j, dt n1 j cc j. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1198 Page 552
9960 2. But as these are contrary in their Principles, and in their Ends; so they must and will be contrary in their actions, 2. But as these Are contrary in their Principles, and in their Ends; so they must and will be contrary in their actions, crd cc-acp c-acp d vbr j-jn p-acp po32 n2, cc p-acp po32 vvz; av pns32 vmb cc vmb vbi j-jn p-acp po32 n2, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1199 Page 552
9961 and they will be angry with the true, and more sincere Professors of the Gospel. and they will be angry with the true, and more sincere Professors of the Gospel. cc pns32 vmb vbi j p-acp dt j, cc av-dc j n2 pp-f dt n1. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1199 Page 552
9962 Thus it hath been in all ages and periods of the Church, thus it is and will be. Thus it hath been in all ages and periods of the Church, thus it is and will be. av pn31 vhz vbn p-acp d n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, av pn31 vbz cc vmb vbi. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1199 Page 552
9963 Cain was a false Brother in the Church in Adams Family, he roseg ▪ up against his brother Abel and slew him, Cain was a false Brother in the Church in Adams Family, he roseg ▪ up against his brother Abel and slew him, np1 vbds dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp npg1 n1, pns31 n1 ▪ a-acp p-acp po31 n1 np1 cc vvd pno31, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1199 Page 552
9964 because he offered up a better Sacrifice, and God had more respect unto him then he had unto Cain. Ishmael was a false Brother in Abrahams Family, Esau, in Isaac, the Scripture tells you of the ill agreement betwixt Isaacs and Ishmael; Jacob and Esau. The whole story of the Church of the Jews recorded in Scripture, Because he offered up a better Sacrifice, and God had more respect unto him then he had unto Cain. Ishmael was a false Brother in Abrahams Family, Esau, in Isaac, the Scripture tells you of the ill agreement betwixt Isaacs and Ishmael; Jacob and Esau The Whole story of the Church of the jews recorded in Scripture, c-acp pns31 vvd a-acp dt jc vvi, cc np1 vhd dc n1 p-acp pno31 cs pns31 vhd p-acp np1. np1 vbds dt j n1 p-acp npg1 n1, np1, p-acp np1, dt n1 vvz pn22 pp-f dt j-jn n1 p-acp npg1 cc np1; np1 cc np1 dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt np2 vvn p-acp n1, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1199 Page 553
9965 and of the Church of Christ recorded in the New Testament, is a proof of this opposition, and of the Church of christ recorded in the New Testament, is a proof of this opposition, cc pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp dt j n1, vbz dt n1 pp-f d n1, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1199 Page 553
9966 so is the whole story of the Church, since the Apostles time, and what need we any further proof then what we have at this day? nor can any thing else be rationally expected, so is the Whole story of the Church, since the Apostles time, and what need we any further proof then what we have At this day? nor can any thing Else be rationally expected, av vbz dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp dt n2 n1, cc q-crq vvb pns12 d jc n1 av r-crq pns12 vhb p-acp d n1? ccx vmb d n1 av vbi av-j vvn, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1199 Page 553
9967 whether we consider the falseness of such Persons hearts to God, and the interest of God, whither we Consider the falseness of such Persons hearts to God, and the Interest of God, cs pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f d n2 n2 p-acp np1, cc dt n1 pp-f np1, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1199 Page 553
9968 or the Pride of their hearts. Or the looseness of such mens principles. 1. The hearts of all such are false to God, and the interest of God. or the Pride of their hearts. Or the looseness of such men's principles. 1. The hearts of all such Are false to God, and the Interest of God. cc dt n1 pp-f po32 n2. cc dt n1 pp-f d ng2 n2. crd dt n2 pp-f d d vbr j p-acp np1, cc dt n1 pp-f np1. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1199 Page 553
9969 The love of God is the thing which doth distinguish a sincere Christian from an Hypocrite; The love of God is the thing which does distinguish a sincere Christian from an Hypocrite; dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz dt n1 r-crq vdz vvi dt j njp p-acp dt n1; (47) sermon (DIV2) 1200 Page 553
9970 the Hypocrite loveth God in Word, and in Tongue only, the other loves him in Deed, and in Truth. the Hypocrite loves God in Word, and in Tongue only, the other loves him in Deed, and in Truth. dt n1 vvz np1 p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1 av-j, dt n-jn vvz pno31 p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1200 Page 553
9971 There is no faithfulness in an Hypocrites heart, his heart is not right with God; the true Christian is sincere for God, and serious, and right down in his actings, There is no faithfulness in an Hypocrites heart, his heart is not right with God; the true Christian is sincere for God, and serious, and right down in his actings, pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp dt n2 n1, po31 n1 vbz xx j-jn p-acp np1; dt j np1 vbz j p-acp np1, cc j, cc vvi a-acp p-acp po31 n2, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1200 Page 553
9972 for the honour and glory of God. for the honour and glory of God. p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1200 Page 553
9973 The other doth but mock and dissemble, and pursueth private interests of his own, he sees that profession serveth his design and interest. The other does but mock and dissemble, and pursueth private interests of his own, he sees that profession serves his Design and Interest. dt n-jn vdz p-acp vvi cc vvi, cc vvz j n2 pp-f po31 d, pns31 vvz d n1 vvz po31 n1 cc n1. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1200 Page 553
9974 Observe in any other thing, where two, or more are joined in the prosecution of a design, Observe in any other thing, where two, or more Are joined in the prosecution of a Design, vvb p-acp d j-jn n1, c-crq crd, cc n1 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1200 Page 553
9975 and one of them is serious, & right down, and plainly pursueth his end, but the other runs along with the business for some other ends, and one of them is serious, & right down, and plainly pursueth his end, but the other runs along with the business for Some other ends, cc crd pp-f pno32 vbz j, cc vvi a-acp, cc av-j vvz po31 n1, cc-acp dt n-jn vvz a-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp d j-jn n2, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1200 Page 553
9976 or upon some otherdesigns, but is not real in his scope, intention, and actions for the obtaining the end which he pretendeth to; or upon Some otherdesigns, but is not real in his scope, intention, and actions for the obtaining the end which he pretendeth to; cc p-acp d n2, cc-acp vbz xx j p-acp po31 n1, n1, cc n2 p-acp dt vvg dt n1 r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp; (47) sermon (DIV2) 1200 Page 553
9977 he whose heart is right for the work, hath no greater enemythen he who is joined with him seemingly in the pursuit of it. he whose heart is right for the work, hath no greater enemythen he who is joined with him seemingly in the pursuit of it. pns31 rg-crq n1 vbz j-jn p-acp dt n1, vhz dx jc j pns31 r-crq vbz vvn p-acp pno31 av-vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1200 Page 553
9978 This is the case here, all those who are visible Members of the Church of God, are appearingly coupled in a design for the honour and glory of God. This is the case Here, all those who Are visible Members of the Church of God, Are appearingly coupled in a Design for the honour and glory of God. d vbz dt n1 av, d d r-crq vbr j n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, vbr av-vvg vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1200 Page 553
9979 It is the whole business of the Church of God, which is the only body of People upon the Earth, which God hath called and chosen for that purpose, It is the Whole business of the Church of God, which is the only body of People upon the Earth, which God hath called and chosen for that purpose, pn31 vbz dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq np1 vhz vvn cc vvn p-acp d n1, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1200 Page 553
9980 for the predication of his name, In this Church there are some who do it from a single and right heart, for the predication of his name, In this Church there Are Some who do it from a single and right heart, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp d n1 pc-acp vbr d r-crq vvz pn31 p-acp dt j cc j-jn n1, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1200 Page 553
9981 truly intending the honour and glory of God as their end; truly intending the honour and glory of God as their end; av-j vvg dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po32 n1; (47) sermon (DIV2) 1200 Page 553
9982 there are others, who are under an ingagement to do it as much as the others, there Are Others, who Are under an engagement to do it as much as the Others, pc-acp vbr n2-jn, r-crq vbr p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vdi pn31 p-acp d c-acp dt n2-jn, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1200 Page 553
9983 but their hearts are not right with God, do not stand towards that work, but drive some self end of private honour, credit and applause, these men may do some things night, but their hearts Are not right with God, do not stand towards that work, but drive Some self end of private honour, credit and applause, these men may do Some things night, cc-acp po32 n2 vbr xx j-jn p-acp np1, vdb xx vvi p-acp d n1, cc-acp vvb d n1 n1 pp-f j n1, n1 cc n1, d n2 vmb vdi d n2 n1, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1200 Page 553
9984 but they never walk with God fully; but they never walk with God Fully; cc-acp pns32 av-x vvb p-acp np1 av-j; (47) sermon (DIV2) 1200 Page 553
9985 as I remember it was said of Amaziah, one of the Kings of Judah, 2 Chron. 25. 2. He did that which was right in the sight of the Lord, as I Remember it was said of Amaziah, one of the Kings of Judah, 2 Chronicles 25. 2. He did that which was right in the sighed of the Lord, c-acp pns11 vvb pn31 vbds vvn pp-f np1, crd pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, crd np1 crd crd pns31 vdd d r-crq vbds j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1200 Page 553
9986 but not with a perfect heart, so it may be said of these, it may be they may do many things, which as to the matter of them are right in the sight of the Lord, but not with a perfect heart, so it may be said of these, it may be they may do many things, which as to the matter of them Are right in the sighed of the Lord, cc-acp xx p-acp dt j n1, av pn31 vmb vbi vvn pp-f d, pn31 vmb vbi pns32 vmb vdi d n2, r-crq c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32 vbr j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1200 Page 553
9987 but they neve• do them with a perfect heart, so as there can never be a good harmony betwixt, them and such whose hearts are more sincere and perfect. but they neve• do them with a perfect heart, so as there can never be a good harmony betwixt, them and such whose hearts Are more sincere and perfect. cc-acp pns32 n1 vdb pno32 p-acp dt j n1, av c-acp pc-acp vmb av-x vbi dt j n1 p-acp, pns32 cc d rg-crq n2 vbr av-dc j cc j. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1200 Page 553
9988 The Hypocrite will never be heartily pleased with the sincere Christian. 2. Especially considering the Pride that is in the heart of every Hypocrite. The Hypocrite will never be heartily pleased with the sincere Christian. 2. Especially considering the Pride that is in the heart of every Hypocrite. dt n1 vmb av-x vbi av-j vvn p-acp dt j njp. crd av-j vvg dt n1 cst vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1200 Page 553
9989 Though the Hypocrite doth not himself love to do much for God in the denial of himself, nor will further serve the Lord, Though the Hypocrite does not himself love to do much for God in the denial of himself, nor will further serve the Lord, cs dt n1 vdz xx px31 vvi pc-acp vdi d p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f px31, ccx vmb av-j vvi dt n1, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1201 Page 554
9990 then he can by the service of God serve himself, yet he is too proud to be patient of being outdone by any; then he can by the service of God serve himself, yet he is too proud to be patient of being outdone by any; cs pns31 vmb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvi px31, av pns31 vbz av j pc-acp vbi j pp-f vbg vvn p-acp d; (47) sermon (DIV2) 1201 Page 554
9991 this was the ground of that opposition which Cain gave his Brother Abel, this made him so wroth, this was the ground of that opposition which Cain gave his Brother Abel, this made him so wroth, d vbds dt n1 pp-f d n1 r-crq np1 vvd po31 n1 np1, d vvd pno31 av j, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1201 Page 554
9992 and his countenance to fall, because the Lord had respect to Abel, and to his offering, but unto Cain and his offering, he had no respect, Gen. 4. 4. 5. Sincere Godly Christians will be doing their utmost for God, spending much of their time, and his countenance to fallen, Because the Lord had respect to Abel, and to his offering, but unto Cain and his offering, he had no respect, Gen. 4. 4. 5. Sincere Godly Christians will be doing their utmost for God, spending much of their time, cc po31 n1 pc-acp vvi, p-acp dt n1 vhd n1 p-acp np1, cc p-acp po31 n1, cc-acp p-acp np1 cc po31 n1, pns31 vhd dx n1, np1 crd crd crd j j np1 vmb vbi vdg po32 j p-acp np1, vvg d pp-f po32 n1, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1201 Page 554
9993 and strength in communion with God, they will be much in praying, much in hearing the Word, strict in their walking, ready to exhort, to reprove, and strength in communion with God, they will be much in praying, much in hearing the Word, strict in their walking, ready to exhort, to reprove, cc n1 p-acp n1 p-acp np1, pns32 vmb vbi av-d p-acp vvg, av-d p-acp vvg dt n1, j p-acp po32 n-vvg, j p-acp vvb, pc-acp vvi, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1201 Page 554
9994 and admonish such as walk disorderly, and not as becometh the Gospel. and admonish such as walk disorderly, and not as Becometh the Gospel. cc vvi d c-acp vvb j, cc xx c-acp vvz dt n1. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1201 Page 554
9995 Hypocrites and false Brethren are no more able to bear this, then they are able to obtain of themselves to do like them. Hypocrites and false Brothers Are no more able to bear this, then they Are able to obtain of themselves to do like them. n2 cc j n2 vbr av-dx av-dc j pc-acp vvi d, cs pns32 vbr j pc-acp vvi pp-f px32 p-acp vdb vvi pno32. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1201 Page 554
9996 Hence are their censures of them, as Persons that are righteous overmuch, needlesly strict, and severe, Hence Are their censures of them, as Persons that Are righteous overmuch, needlessly strict, and severe, av vbr po32 n2 pp-f pno32, c-acp n2 cst vbr j av, av-j j, cc j, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1201 Page 554
9997 hence their envy, and reproaches, and their watchings for their haltings, and taking all advantages to blazon their infirmities, hence their envy, and Reproaches, and their watchings for their haltings, and taking all advantages to blazon their infirmities, av po32 n1, cc n2, cc po32 n2-vvg p-acp po32 n2-vvg, cc vvg d n2 pc-acp vvi po32 n2, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1201 Page 554
9998 and to make them as odious, and to look as black as they can. and to make them as odious, and to look as black as they can. cc pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp j, cc pc-acp vvi c-acp j-jn c-acp pns32 vmb. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1201 Page 554
9999 3. Another reason of it lyeth in the looseness of their principles, both their principles of Doctrine and Faith, and their practical principles, directing their lives and conversations. 3. another reason of it lies in the looseness of their principles, both their principles of Doctrine and Faith, and their practical principles, directing their lives and conversations. crd j-jn n1 pp-f pn31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, d po32 n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc po32 j n2, vvg po32 n2 cc n2. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1202 Page 554
10000 False brethren are alwaies looser in one or both these sorts of principles, then the sincere Christian is. False brothers Are always looser in one or both these sorts of principles, then the sincere Christian is. j n2 vbr av jc p-acp crd cc d d n2 pp-f n2, cs dt j np1 vbz. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1202 Page 554
10001 The study of the Hypocrite is to form his faith, and to interpret the law of God into a consistency with his lusts, that he may keep his lusts, The study of the Hypocrite is to from his faith, and to interpret the law of God into a consistency with his Lustiest, that he may keep his Lustiest, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz p-acp p-acp po31 n1, cc p-acp vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n2, cst pns31 vmb vvi po31 n2, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1202 Page 554
10002 and yet protect himself from the checks, and reverberations of his conscience, and flatter himself with hopes of Eternal Salvation, and yet Pact himself from the Checks, and reverberations of his conscience, and flatter himself with hope's of Eternal Salvation, cc av vvi px31 p-acp dt n2, cc n2 pp-f po31 n1, cc vvi px31 p-acp n2 pp-f j n1, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1202 Page 554
10003 and also keep up his credit, and reputation with the world. and also keep up his credit, and reputation with the world. cc av vvb a-acp po31 n1, cc n1 p-acp dt n1. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1202 Page 554
10004 The sincere Christian hath no other design then to form his faith, according to the revelations of truth in the Word, The sincere Christian hath no other Design then to from his faith, according to the revelations of truth in the Word, dt j np1 vhz dx j-jn n1 av p-acp p-acp po31 n1, vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1202 Page 554
10005 and his conversation to the rule of life in the Word of God, the Word is a lamp to his feet, and his Conversation to the Rule of life in the Word of God, the Word is a lamp to his feet, cc po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 vbz dt n1 p-acp po31 n2, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1202 Page 554
10006 and a lanthorn to his paths, and from that he dares not start; and a lantern to his paths, and from that he dares not start; cc dt n1 p-acp po31 n2, cc p-acp cst pns31 vvz xx vvi; (47) sermon (DIV2) 1202 Page 554
10007 when the false Prophets told Micajah, that the Prophets had all with one mouth prophesied good to Ahab, and suited his humour. Micajah answers them. when the false prophets told Micajah, that the prophets had all with one Mouth prophesied good to Ahab, and suited his humour. Micajah answers them. c-crq dt j n2 vvd np1, cst dt n2 vhd d p-acp crd n1 vvd j p-acp np1, cc vvn po31 n1. np1 vvz pno32. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1202 Page 554
10008 As the Lord liveth, whatsoever the Lord bids me speak, that will I speak. The same is the language of every true Christian; As the Lord lives, whatsoever the Lord bids me speak, that will I speak. The same is the language of every true Christian; p-acp dt n1 vvz, r-crq dt n1 vvz pno11 vvi, cst vmb pns11 vvi. dt d vbz dt n1 pp-f d j njp; (47) sermon (DIV2) 1202 Page 554
10009 whatsoever Propositions of truth I find spoken by Holy Men that were inspired by God in his Word, that, •nd nothing but that shall be an article of my faith. whatsoever Propositions of truth I find spoken by Holy Men that were inspired by God in his Word, that, •nd nothing but that shall be an article of my faith. r-crq n2 pp-f n1 pns11 vvb vvn p-acp j n2 cst vbdr vvn p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1, cst, vvb pix cc-acp d vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f po11 n1. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1202 Page 554
10010 What way soe••r God hath prescribed me in his Word to Worship him in, and by, that will I do, What Way soe••r God hath prescribed me in his Word to Worship him in, and by, that will I do, q-crq n1 n1 np1 vhz vvn pno11 p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp, cc p-acp, cst vmb pns11 vdi, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1202 Page 555
10011 neither adding thereunto, nor yet diminishing therefrom, whatsoever rules God hath given me for the order of his Church, to them I will adhere; neither adding thereunto, nor yet diminishing therefrom, whatsoever rules God hath given me for the order of his Church, to them I will adhere; av-dx vvg av, ccx av vvg av, r-crq vvz np1 vhz vvn pno11 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp pno32 pns11 vmb vvi; (47) sermon (DIV2) 1202 Page 555
10012 whatsoever laws God hath given me to guide my conversation, to the observation of them I will keep; whatsoever laws God hath given me to guide my Conversation, to the observation of them I will keep; r-crq n2 np1 vhz vvn pno11 pc-acp vvi po11 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32 pns11 vmb vvi; (47) sermon (DIV2) 1202 Page 555
10013 thus he is in all things tied up to a divine rule. But now the false Professor hath looser principles. thus he is in all things tied up to a divine Rule. But now the false Professor hath looser principles. av pns31 vbz p-acp d n2 vvn a-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1. p-acp av dt j n1 vhz jc n2. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1202 Page 555
10014 He dare allow the judgment of his own natural reason in determining of truth, as the object of his faith, He Dare allow the judgement of his own natural reason in determining of truth, as the Object of his faith, pns31 vvb vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 d j n1 p-acp vvg pp-f n1, c-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1202 Page 555
10015 and of the Traditions, and Practice, and Precepts of men, as the rule of his Worship, and of the Traditions, and Practice, and Precepts of men, as the Rule of his Worship, cc pp-f dt n2, cc n1, cc n2 pp-f n2, c-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1202 Page 555
10016 and the will of men as to the order, and government of the Church and from one of these three causes; and the will of men as to the order, and government of the Church and from one of these three Causes; cc dt n1 pp-f n2 c-acp p-acp dt n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1 cc p-acp crd pp-f d crd n2; (47) sermon (DIV2) 1202 Page 555
10017 most ordinarily proceeds that opposition which is given to the strict Servants of God from the anger of their Mothers Children. most ordinarily proceeds that opposition which is given to the strict Servants of God from the anger of their Mother's Children. av-ds av-j vvz d n1 r-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt j n2 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 ng1 n2. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1202 Page 555
10018 I come to the second Member of the Proposition. 2. This opposition is one great cause of the Spouses appearing black. I come to the second Member of the Proposition. 2. This opposition is one great cause of the Spouses appearing black. pns11 vvb p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1. crd d n1 vbz pi j n1 pp-f dt n2 vvg j-jn. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1202 Page 555
10019 Both the opposition which the particular Christian hath from his own impetuous lusts, and motions to sin, Both the opposition which the particular Christian hath from his own impetuous Lustiest, and motions to since, d dt n1 r-crq dt j np1 vhz p-acp po31 d j n2, cc n2 p-acp n1, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1203 Page 555
10020 and which that part of the Church, which is alone the Spouse of Christ, hath from false Brethren, and which that part of the Church, which is alone the Spouse of christ, hath from false Brothers, cc r-crq cst n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vbz av-j dt n1 pp-f np1, vhz p-acp j n2, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1203 Page 555
10021 and the opposition given her by them, are a great cause of the Churches blackness, or appearing blackness. and the opposition given her by them, Are a great cause of the Churches blackness, or appearing blackness. cc dt n1 vvn pno31 p-acp pno32, vbr dt j n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1, cc vvg n1. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1203 Page 555
10022 The grounds of it are, 1. Partly that trouble, and sadness which usually attends those conflicts in the Spirits of Christians. The grounds of it Are, 1. Partly that trouble, and sadness which usually attends those conflicts in the Spirits of Christians. dt n2 pp-f pn31 vbr, crd av cst n1, cc n1 r-crq av-j vvz d n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1204 Page 555
10023 The time of War is a time of sadness in that part of the world which is the seat of it, The time of War is a time of sadness in that part of the world which is the seat of it, dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f pn31, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1204 Page 555
10024 and the hour of this Spiritual War and Conflict is a sad time in the Soul. Paul cryeth out, O wretched man that I am! and the hour of this Spiritual War and Conflict is a sad time in the Soul. Paul Cries out, Oh wretched man that I am! cc dt n1 pp-f d j n1 cc n1 vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 np1 vvz av, uh j n1 cst pns11 vbm! (47) sermon (DIV2) 1204 Page 555
10025 who shall deliver me from this body of death? Hence are Christians sad, and heavy walkings, which the World counteth blackness. 2. Partly from the prevailings of sin sometimes in the Soul. David complained under the Old Testament that Iniquities prevailed against him, and Paul complaineth under the New Testament, not only of a War, who shall deliver me from this body of death? Hence Are Christians sad, and heavy walkings, which the World counteth blackness. 2. Partly from the prevailings of since sometime in the Soul. David complained under the Old Testament that Iniquities prevailed against him, and Paul Complaineth under the New Testament, not only of a War, q-crq vmb vvi pno11 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1? av vbr njpg2 j, cc j n2-vvg, r-crq dt n1 vvz n1. crd av p-acp dt n2-vvg pp-f n1 av p-acp dt n1 np1 vvd p-acp dt j n1 cst n2 vvn p-acp pno31, cc np1 vvz p-acp dt j n1, xx av-j pp-f dt n1, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1204 Page 555
10026 but of a Victory in some Skirmishes, that the law of his Members got against the law of his Mind, but of a Victory in Some Skirmishes, that the law of his Members god against the law of his Mind, cc-acp pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n2, cst dt n1 pp-f po31 n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1204 Page 555
10027 so that he was brought into a captivity to the law of Sin, which was in his Members, Rom. 7. 23 Now sin is that which maketh the Soul really black, so that he was brought into a captivity to the law of since, which was in his Members, Rom. 7. 23 Now since is that which makes the Soul really black, av cst pns31 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vbds p-acp po31 n2, np1 crd crd av n1 vbz d r-crq vvz dt n1 av-j j-jn, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1204 Page 555
10028 and where any of the People of God in the view of the world so discoloureth himself, the world needeth no provocation to call them black. The Eye that is directed by a Soul full of malice, envy, and where any of the People of God in the view of the world so discoloureth himself, the world needs no provocation to call them black. The Eye that is directed by a Soul full of malice, envy, cc c-crq d pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av vvz px31, dt n1 vvz dx n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 j-jn. dt n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 j pp-f n1, n1, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1204 Page 555
10029 and hatred, spies the least miscarriages in the Soul that is hated, and aggravates them with the highest aggravations. and hatred, spies the least miscarriages in the Soul that is hated, and aggravates them with the highest aggravations. cc n1, vvz dt ds n2 p-acp dt n1 cst vbz vvn, cc vvz pno32 p-acp dt js n2. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1204 Page 555
10030 And as this is true concerning that opposition which the particular Soul findeth from its inbred lusts and corruptions, that makes the believer black, And as this is true Concerning that opposition which the particular Soul finds from its inbred Lustiest and corruptions, that makes the believer black, cc p-acp d vbz j vvg d n1 r-crq dt j n1 vvz p-acp po31 j n2 cc n2, cst vvz dt n1 j-jn, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1205 Page 556
10031 so it is as true, that the opposition which that part of the Church, which is the true Spouse of Christ, meets with from false Brethren, will make the Church appear black. This will appear from the several unlovely consequences of such opposition. so it is as true, that the opposition which that part of the Church, which is the true Spouse of christ, meets with from false Brothers, will make the Church appear black. This will appear from the several unlovely consequences of such opposition. av pn31 vbz a-acp j, cst dt n1 r-crq d n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1, vvz p-acp p-acp j n2, vmb vvi dt n1 vvb j-jn. d vmb vvi p-acp dt j j n2 pp-f d n1. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1205 Page 556
10032 1. From hence are Errors, and Heresies, Schisms, and Contentions in the Church of Christ; 1. From hence Are Errors, and Heresies, Schisms, and Contentions in the Church of christ; crd p-acp av vbr n2, cc n2, n2, cc n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (47) sermon (DIV2) 1206 Page 556
10033 of these you read in the Episties to the Romans, Carinthians, Galatians, then which nothing make a Church appear more black in the Eyes of the World, of these you read in the Episties to the Roman, Carinthians, Galatians, then which nothing make a Church appear more black in the Eyes of the World, pp-f d pn22 vvb p-acp dt n2 p-acp dt njp2, njp2, njp2, cs r-crq pix vvi dt n1 vvb dc j-jn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1206 Page 556
10034 and they are more especially the reproaches of the Church of Christ, by how much the Gospel, which is their rule, in which they are instructed, and they Are more especially the Reproaches of the Church of christ, by how much the Gospel, which is their Rule, in which they Are instructed, cc pns32 vbr av-dc av-j dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp c-crq av-d dt n1, r-crq vbz po32 n1, p-acp r-crq pns32 vbr vvn, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1206 Page 556
10035 and to the rules of which they profess a submission, is a Gospel of peace, and to the rules of which they profess a submission, is a Gospel of peace, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f r-crq pns32 vvb dt n1, vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1206 Page 556
10036 and Christ Jesus, which is their head, and the Author of the Gospel, is the Prince of Peace. Errors rise up in the Church from men of corrupt principles. and christ jesus, which is their head, and the Author of the Gospel, is the Prince of Peace. Errors rise up in the Church from men of corrupt principles. cc np1 np1, r-crq vbz po32 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vbz dt n1 pp-f n1. n2 vvb a-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp n2 pp-f j n2. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1206 Page 556
10037 The Apostle tells us of perverse disputing• by men of corrupt minds, 1 Tim. 6. 5. and 2 Tim. 3. 8. you have it again, men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the Faith. The Apostle tells us of perverse disputing• by men of corrupt minds, 1 Tim. 6. 5. and 2 Tim. 3. 8. you have it again, men of corrupt minds, Reprobate Concerning the Faith. dt n1 vvz pno12 pp-f j n1 p-acp n2 pp-f j n2, crd np1 crd crd cc crd np1 crd crd pn22 vhb pn31 av, n2 pp-f j n2, j-jn vvg dt n1. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1206 Page 556
10038 Hence also are Schisms and Contentions. Only by Pride saith Solomon cometh contention. Hence also Are Schisms and Contentions. Only by Pride Says Solomon comes contention. av av vbr n2 cc n2. av-j p-acp n1 vvz np1 vvz n1. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1206 Page 556
10039 The cause of 〈 ◊ 〉 is generally some corruption in Churches, and deviation from that Order which Christ hath set, The cause of 〈 ◊ 〉 is generally Some corruption in Churches, and deviation from that Order which christ hath Set, dt n1 pp-f 〈 sy 〉 vbz av-j d n1 p-acp n2, cc n1 p-acp d vvb r-crq np1 vhz vvn, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1206 Page 556
10040 and established, which that part of the Church, which keeps close to the Word as its rule, cannot bear with. and established, which that part of the Church, which keeps close to the Word as its Rule, cannot bear with. cc vvn, r-crq d n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vvz av-j p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, vmbx vvi p-acp. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1206 Page 556
10041 Indeed sometimes they are caused from mens corrupt principles, as to the faith, and love of prehemin••ce, their rashness ▪ and want of Judgment; Indeed sometime they Are caused from men's corrupt principles, as to the faith, and love of prehemin••ce, their rashness ▪ and want of Judgement; np1 av pns32 vbr vvn p-acp ng2 j n2, c-acp p-acp dt n1, cc n1 pp-f n1, po32 n1 ▪ cc n1 pp-f n1; (47) sermon (DIV2) 1206 Page 556
10042 how far Christians ought to preserve unity, but I say generally they are caused by such as are ••lse Brethren, who if they be not those who divide, how Far Christians ought to preserve unity, but I say generally they Are caused by such as Are ••lse Brothers, who if they be not those who divide, c-crq av-j np1 vmd p-acp vvi n1, cc-acp pns11 vvb av-j pns32 vbr vvn p-acp d c-acp vbr j n2, r-crq cs pns32 vbb xx d r-crq vvb, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1206 Page 556
10043 yet are those who give the cause of the division. yet Are those who give the cause of the division. av vbr d r-crq vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1206 Page 556
10044 2. From hence are ••srepresentations of the Servants of God, 〈 ◊ 〉 Phar••••ical generation, that say unto others, stand far from us, we are 〈 ◊ 〉 then you, such as would be too pure ▪ and righteous ov•• much, that make a shew of more then indeed th•y•ard, Hypocrites, Precisions, that are over-nice, &c. Such kind of charges, 2. From hence Are ••srepresentations of the Servants of God, 〈 ◊ 〉 Phar••••ical generation, that say unto Others, stand Far from us, we Are 〈 ◊ 〉 then you, such as would be too pure ▪ and righteous ov•• much, that make a show of more then indeed th•y•ard, Hypocrites, Precisions, that Are overnice, etc. Such kind of charges, crd p-acp av vbr n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, 〈 sy 〉 np1-j n1, cst vvb p-acp n2-jn, vvb av-j p-acp pno12, pns12 vbr 〈 sy 〉 cs pn22, d c-acp vmd vbi av j ▪ cc j n1 av-d, cst vvb dt n1 pp-f dc cs av av-j, n2, n2, cst vbr j, av d n1 pp-f n2, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1207 Page 556
10097 and given opposition to those that have been the true, and sincere Members of the Church, and given opposition to those that have been the true, and sincere Members of the Church, cc vvn n1 p-acp d cst vhb vbn dt j, cc j n2 pp-f dt n1, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1210 Page 559
10045 and imputations as these, proceed ordinarily from Mothers Children, sa•e Professors, and Brethren, such as have a form of Godliness, and deny the power of it, such as are M•mbers o• the Church, and imputations as these, proceed ordinarily from Mother's Children, sa•e Professors, and Brothers, such as have a from of Godliness, and deny the power of it, such as Are M•mbers o• the Church, cc n2 c-acp d, vvb av-j p-acp ng1 n2, vbr n2, cc n2, d c-acp vhb dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31, d c-acp vbr n2 n1 dt n1, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1207 Page 556
10046 but their hearts are not perfect with God. but their hearts Are not perfect with God. cc-acp po32 n2 vbr xx j p-acp np1. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1207 Page 556
10047 3. From hence (Thirdly) are the faileurs of some sincerer 〈 ◊ 〉 of God, 〈 ◊ 〉 too far to the corruptions of others (too many instances of which we have had.) The opposition which Christians have met with, having been a continual dropping upon them, 3. From hence (Thirdly) Are the faileurs of Some sincerer 〈 ◊ 〉 of God, 〈 ◊ 〉 too Far to the corruptions of Others (too many instances of which we have had.) The opposition which Christians have met with, having been a continual dropping upon them, crd p-acp av (ord) vbr dt fw-fr pp-f d n1 〈 sy 〉 pp-f np1, 〈 sy 〉 av av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2-jn (av d n2 pp-f r-crq pns12 vhb vhn.) dt n1 r-crq np1 vhb vvn p-acp, vhg vbn dt j vvg p-acp pno32, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1208 Page 557
10048 and overpowered them, to do many things against the dictates of their own consciences, thus losing their beauty, it is no great wonder if they appear black. and overpowered them, to do many things against the dictates of their own Consciences, thus losing their beauty, it is no great wonder if they appear black. cc vvn pno32, pc-acp vdi d n2 p-acp dt vvz pp-f po32 d n2, av vvg po32 n1, pn31 vbz dx j n1 cs pns32 vvb j-jn. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1208 Page 557
10049 Indeed from hence almost are all those things which render Christians, and Churches black. I now come to the application. Indeed from hence almost Are all those things which render Christians, and Churches black. I now come to the application. np1 p-acp av av vbr d d n2 r-crq vvb np1, cc n2 j-jn. pns11 av vvb p-acp dt n1. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1208 Page 557
10050 Let not then Christians think it strange if their habits of grace find opposition from within, Let not then Christians think it strange if their habits of grace find opposition from within, vvb xx av np1 vvb pn31 j cs po32 n2 pp-f n1 vvi n1 p-acp a-acp, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1209 Page 557
10051 and the actings of their grace meet with opposition from without. and the actings of their grace meet with opposition from without. cc dt n2 pp-f po32 n1 vvi p-acp n1 p-acp a-acp. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1209 Page 557
10052 There is no Child of God, but findeth upon experience that his Mothers Children are angry with him, his flesh is many times lusting against the Spirit, There is no Child of God, but finds upon experience that his Mother's Children Are angry with him, his Flesh is many times lusting against the Spirit, pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f np1, cc-acp vvz p-acp n1 cst po31 ng1 n2 vbr j p-acp pno31, po31 n1 vbz d ng1 j-vvg p-acp dt n1, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1209 Page 557
10053 and he findeth a War in his Members. and he finds a War in his Members. cc pns31 vvz dt n1 p-acp po31 n2. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1209 Page 557
10054 As Rebekah was troubled, because she found Twins strugling together in her Womb, so is many a good Christian, As Rebekah was troubled, Because she found Twins struggling together in her Womb, so is many a good Christian, p-acp np1 vbds vvn, c-acp pns31 vvd n2 vvg av p-acp po31 n1, av vbz d dt j njp, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1209 Page 557
10055 when as indeed there is no greater note of Grace, then this Combate of the Flesh and the Spirit; when as indeed there is no greater note of Grace, then this Combat of the Flesh and the Spirit; c-crq c-acp av pc-acp vbz dx jc n1 pp-f n1, av d n1 pp-f dt n1 cc dt n1; (47) sermon (DIV2) 1209 Page 557
10056 if thou hadst not two parties within, there would be none of these conflicts, the unregenerate man hath nothing of them, he hath motions to sin, if thou Hadst not two parties within, there would be none of these conflicts, the unregenerate man hath nothing of them, he hath motions to sin, cs pns21 vhd2 xx crd n2 a-acp, pc-acp vmd vbi pix pp-f d n2, dt j n1 vhz pix pp-f pno32, pns31 vhz n2 pc-acp vvi, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1209 Page 557
10057 but no contrary habits to oppose, no lustings of the Spirit against the Flesh, such a man may indeed from natural light, but no contrary habits to oppose, no lustings of the Spirit against the Flesh, such a man may indeed from natural Light, cc-acp dx j-jn n2 pc-acp vvi, dx n2-vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, d dt n1 vmb av p-acp j n1, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1209 Page 557
10058 and the obligation, under which the law of nature layeth him, sometimes resist motions to more gross, and the obligation, under which the law of nature Layeth him, sometime resist motions to more gross, cc dt n1, p-acp r-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz pno31, av vvb n2 p-acp av-dc j, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1209 Page 557
10059 and flagitious sins, but this combate is rare, and in very rare cases, and those such, where the law of nature is offended, and flagitious Sins, but this combat is rare, and in very rare cases, and those such, where the law of nature is offended, cc j n2, cc-acp d n1 vbz j, cc p-acp av j n2, cc d d, c-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz vvn, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1209 Page 557
10060 or his honour, and reputation, and profit, and advantage is concerned, as to his avoiding of them; or his honour, and reputation, and profit, and advantage is concerned, as to his avoiding of them; cc po31 n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1 vbz vvn, c-acp p-acp po31 vvg pp-f pno32; (47) sermon (DIV2) 1209 Page 557
10061 nor is the Battel ever very hot. The true Christian hath a double principle, the one natural; nor is the Battle ever very hight. The true Christian hath a double principle, the one natural; ccx vbz dt n1 av av j. dt j np1 vhz dt j-jn n1, dt crd j; (47) sermon (DIV2) 1209 Page 557
10062 this inclineth, and moveth him to sin ▪ the other supernatural, and infused. this Inclineth, and moves him to since ▪ the other supernatural, and infused. d vvz, cc vvz pno31 p-acp n1 ▪ dt j-jn j, cc vvn. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1209 Page 557
10063 Both these principles are active, and operative, and these spiritual conflicts must be expected, the discovery of the truth of Grace in thy Soul doth much depend upon thy behaviour in the Spiritual Fight, and thy managery of it; Both these principles Are active, and operative, and these spiritual conflicts must be expected, the discovery of the truth of Grace in thy Soul does much depend upon thy behaviour in the Spiritual Fight, and thy managery of it; av-d d n2 vbr j, cc j-jn, cc d j n2 vmb vbi vvn, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po21 n1 vdz d vvi p-acp po21 n1 p-acp dt j n1, cc po21 n1 pp-f pn31; (47) sermon (DIV2) 1209 Page 557
10064 if thou findest this conflict, if thou maintainest it with thy might, if thou criest unto God for help and strength, if thou Findest this conflict, if thou maintainest it with thy might, if thou Christ unto God for help and strength, cs pns21 vv2 d n1, cs pns21 vv2 pn31 p-acp po21 n1, cs pns21 vv2 p-acp np1 p-acp n1 cc n1, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1209 Page 557
10065 if ordinarily thou beest a conquerour: if ordinarily thou Best a conqueror: cs av-j pns21 vb2s dt n1: (47) sermon (DIV2) 1209 Page 557
10066 Thy opposition is so far from being an evidence against thee, that it is a great evidence for thee. Thy opposition is so Far from being an evidence against thee, that it is a great evidence for thee. po21 n1 vbz av av-j p-acp vbg dt n1 p-acp pno21, cst pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp pno21. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1209 Page 557
10067 Nor let good Christians wonder if the exercise of their grace meets with opposition from without, Nor let good Christians wonder if the exercise of their grace meets with opposition from without, ccx vvb j np1 n1 cs dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 vvz p-acp n1 p-acp a-acp, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1210 Page 557
10068 and that from their Mothers Children too. and that from their Mother's Children too. cc cst p-acp po32 ng1 n2 av. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1210 Page 557
10069 As there are two parties in every gracious heart, so there are, and ever were two Parties in the Church of God. As there Are two parties in every gracious heart, so there Are, and ever were two Parties in the Church of God. p-acp a-acp vbr crd n2 p-acp d j n1, av a-acp vbr, cc av vbdr crd n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1210 Page 558
10070 There were some, and those the greater number, on whose behalf Paul saith, he could wish himself accursed from Christ, they were his Brethren, and not only his Kinsmen according to the Flesh, There were Some, and those the greater number, on whose behalf Paul Says, he could wish himself accursed from christ, they were his Brothers, and not only his Kinsmen according to the Flesh, pc-acp vbdr d, cc d dt jc n1, p-acp rg-crq n1 np1 vvz, pns31 vmd vvi px31 vvn p-acp np1, pns32 vbdr po31 n2, cc xx av-j po31 n2 vvg p-acp dt n1, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1210 Page 558
10071 but Israelites, to whom belonged the Adoption, and the Glory, and the Covenants, and the giving of the Law, but Israelites, to whom belonged the Adoption, and the Glory, and the Covenants, and the giving of the Law, cc-acp np1, p-acp ro-crq vvd dt n1, cc dt n1, cc dt n2, cc dt vvg pp-f dt n1, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1210 Page 558
10072 and the Service of God, and the promises, yet Rom. 9. 6. they were not Israel, though they were of Israel, neither were they all Children, and the Service of God, and the promises, yet Rom. 9. 6. they were not Israel, though they were of Israel, neither were they all Children, cc dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n2, av np1 crd crd pns32 vbdr xx np1, c-acp pns32 vbdr pp-f np1, d vbdr pns32 d n2, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1210 Page 558
10073 because they were the Seed of Abraham, v. 8. They which are the Children of the flesh, are not the Children of the promise. Because they were the Seed of Abraham, v. 8. They which Are the Children of the Flesh, Are not the Children of the promise. c-acp pns32 vbdr dt n1 pp-f np1, n1 crd pns32 r-crq vbr dt n2 pp-f dt n1, vbr xx dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1210 Page 558
10074 God in one place promiseth to make his Seed as the Stars of Heaven, Gen 22. 17. in another place, Gen. 13. 16. As the Dust of the Earth. God in one place promises to make his Seed as the Stars of Heaven, Gen 22. 17. in Another place, Gen. 13. 16. As the Dust of the Earth. np1 p-acp crd n1 vvz pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, fw-la crd crd p-acp n-jn n1, np1 crd crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1210 Page 558
10075 He had a Starry Seed; these were a great number, for he was the Father of the Faithful, the Father of Believers, the Father of all Holy Men that do the works of Abraham. He had also a dusty Seed; this was greater, He had a Starry Seed; these were a great number, for he was the Father of the Faithful, the Father of Believers, the Father of all Holy Men that do the works of Abraham. He had also a dusty Seed; this was greater, pns31 vhd dt j n1; d vbdr dt j n1, c-acp pns31 vbds dt n1 pp-f dt j, dt n1 pp-f n2, dt n1 pp-f d j n2 cst vdb dt n2 pp-f np1. pns31 vhd av dt j n1; d vbds jc, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1210 Page 558
10076 thus it is said he should be the Father of many Nations, and he was the Father of the whole Jewish Nation, the o••y visible Church God had for many years upon the Earth, thus it is said he should be the Father of many nations, and he was the Father of the Whole Jewish nation, the o••y visible Church God had for many Years upon the Earth, av pn31 vbz vvn pns31 vmd vbi dt n1 pp-f d n2, cc pns31 vbds dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn jp n1, dt j j n1 np1 vhd p-acp d n2 p-acp dt n1, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1210 Page 558
10077 but these (saith the Apostle) are not all Children: Tis the same case with the Church under the New Testament, it is made up partly of presumptive equivocal Members, partly of real univocal Members, such as glory not in appearance only, but these (Says the Apostle) Are not all Children: This the same case with the Church under the New Testament, it is made up partly of presumptive equivocal Members, partly of real univocal Members, such as glory not in appearance only, cc-acp d (vvz dt n1) vbr xx d n2: pn31|vbz dt d n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j n1, pn31 vbz vvn a-acp av pp-f j j n2, av pp-f j j n2, d c-acp vvb xx p-acp n1 av-j, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1210 Page 558
10078 but in reality, that are not as Jews ▪ only outwardly, nor of that circumcision which is outward in the flesh, but in reality, that Are not as jews ▪ only outwardly, nor of that circumcision which is outward in the Flesh, cc-acp p-acp n1, cst vbr xx p-acp np2 ▪ av-j av-j, ccx pp-f cst n1 r-crq vbz j p-acp dt n1, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1210 Page 558
10079 but they are Jews inwardly, Christians indeed, and that circumcision which is of the heart in the Spirit, and not in the letter, whose praise is not of Men, but of God. but they Are jews inwardly, Christians indeed, and that circumcision which is of the heart in the Spirit, and not in the Letter, whose praise is not of Men, but of God. cc-acp pns32 vbr np2 av-j, np1 av, cc d n1 r-crq vbz pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc xx p-acp dt n1, rg-crq n1 vbz xx pp-f n2, cc-acp pp-f np1. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1210 Page 558
10080 There is a Baptism in the name of Christ, and a Baptism into Christ, a Baptism with Water, There is a Baptism in the name of christ, and a Baptism into christ, a Baptism with Water, pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 p-acp np1, dt n1 p-acp n1, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1210 Page 558
10098 and have brought in Errors, and caused Schisms and Heresies. and have brought in Errors, and caused Schisms and Heresies. cc vhb vvn p-acp n2, cc vvd n2 cc n2. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1210 Page 559
10081 and a Baptism with the Holy Ghost, and with Fire, all that are Baptized with a Ministerial Baptism with Water, are not Baptized with the Spiritual Baptism of Regeneration. and a Baptism with the Holy Ghost, and with Fire, all that Are Baptised with a Ministerial Baptism with Water, Are not Baptised with the Spiritual Baptism of Regeneration. cc dt n1 p-acp dt j n1, cc p-acp n1, d cst vbr j-vvn p-acp dt j n1 p-acp n1, vbr xx j-vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1210 Page 558
10082 These two parties in the Church never did, never will agree, there is in them a different Seed, they are acted from different principles, These two parties in the Church never did, never will agree, there is in them a different Seed, they Are acted from different principles, np1 crd n2 p-acp dt n1 av-x vdd, av vmb vvi, pc-acp vbz p-acp pno32 dt j n1, pns32 vbr vvn p-acp j n2, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1210 Page 558
10083 and they act to quite different ends: and they act to quite different ends: cc pns32 vvi p-acp av j n2: (47) sermon (DIV2) 1210 Page 558
10084 Let not therefore good Christians wonder, and think it strange if they find still that their Mothers Children are angry with them; Let not Therefore good Christians wonder, and think it strange if they find still that their Mother's Children Are angry with them; vvb xx av j np1 n1, cc vvb pn31 j cs pns32 vvb av cst po32 ng1 n2 vbr j p-acp pno32; (47) sermon (DIV2) 1210 Page 558
10085 it is no more then ever was the lot of the true Spouse of Christ, it is no more then ever was the lot of the true Spouse of christ, pn31 vbz dx dc cs av vbds dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1210 Page 558
10086 and will be her lot until Christ shall come, and with his Fan throughly purge his floor. and will be her lot until christ shall come, and with his Fan thoroughly purge his floor. cc vmb vbi po31 n1 c-acp np1 vmb vvi, cc p-acp po31 vvb av-j vvi po31 n1. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1210 Page 558
10087 Nor do you wonder if these things make you appear b ack. Nor do you wonder if these things make you appear b ack. ccx vdb pn22 vvi cs d n2 vvb pn22 vvb sy uh. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1210 Page 558
10088 The Papists think they make us appear very black, when they can tell us of Errors, and Heresies, Factions, Divisions, The Papists think they make us appear very black, when they can tell us of Errors, and Heresies, Factions, Divisions, dt njp2 vvi pns32 vvb pno12 vvi av j-jn, c-crq pns32 vmb vvi pno12 pp-f n2, cc n2, n2, n2, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1210 Page 558
10089 and Schisms amongst us, and indeed it is a reproach to us, they are spots, and blemishes in the Assemblies of Protestants; But, 1. Are they then so well agreed amongst themselves? what mean then the differences betwixt their Dominicans and Franciscans; to say nothing of their other Orders? What means their Secular Priests and Jesuits so bespattering one another in their Books? Though it is very probable that if Protestants could dispense with their consciences, to with-hold from the People the sight and knowledge of the Holy Scriptures, the rule both of their faith and life, and Schisms among us, and indeed it is a reproach to us, they Are spots, and blemishes in the Assemblies of Protestants; But, 1. are they then so well agreed among themselves? what mean then the differences betwixt their Dominicans and Franciscans; to say nothing of their other Order? What means their Secular Priests and Jesuits so bespattering one Another in their Books? Though it is very probable that if Protestants could dispense with their Consciences, to withhold from the People the sighed and knowledge of the Holy Scriptures, the Rule both of their faith and life, cc n2 p-acp pno12, cc av pn31 vbz dt n1 p-acp pno12, pns32 vbr n2, cc n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2; p-acp, crd vbr pns32 av av av vvn p-acp px32? r-crq n1 av dt n2 p-acp po32 np1 cc np1; pc-acp vvi pix pp-f po32 j-jn n1? q-crq vvz po32 j n2 cc np2 av vvg pi j-jn p-acp po32 n2? cs pn31 vbz av j cst cs n2 vmd vvi p-acp po32 n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n2, dt n1 av-d pp-f po32 n1 cc n1, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1210 Page 559
10090 so as they know no more to differ about then their Priests tell them; so as they know no more to differ about then their Priests tell them; av c-acp pns32 vvb av-dx dc pc-acp vvi a-acp av po32 n2 vvb pno32; (47) sermon (DIV2) 1210 Page 559
10091 or to set up a Judge of all controversies, that should be infallible, and from whose decrees none must vary? And finally to set up an Inquisition, to force all mens Obedience to the decrees of that infallible Judge, under pain of death; or to Set up a Judge of all controversies, that should be infallible, and from whose decrees none must vary? And finally to Set up an Inquisition, to force all men's obedience to the decrees of that infallible Judge, under pain of death; cc pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2, cst vmd vbi j, cc p-acp rg-crq n2 pi vmb vvi? cc av-j pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi d ng2 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d j n1, p-acp n1 pp-f n1; (47) sermon (DIV2) 1210 Page 559
10092 I say could Protestants in these things dispense with their consciences, to take such methods for unity, they might probably arrive at as great, I say could Protestants in these things dispense with their Consciences, to take such methods for unity, they might probably arrive At as great, pns11 vvb vmd n2 p-acp d n2 vvi p-acp po32 n2, pc-acp vvi d n2 p-acp n1, pns32 vmd av-j vvi p-acp p-acp j, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1210 Page 559
10093 if not a greater unity then they can glory in, who have been so far from it, that themselves reckon 30, if not a greater unity then they can glory in, who have been so Far from it, that themselves reckon 30, cs xx dt jc n1 cs pns32 vmb vvi p-acp, r-crq vhb vbn av av-j p-acp pn31, cst px32 vvb crd, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1210 Page 559
10094 or 32 Schisms, and those of that nature, as according to their principles destroy all unity, or 32 Schisms, and those of that nature, as according to their principles destroy all unity, cc crd n2, cc d pp-f d n1, c-acp vvg p-acp po32 n2 vvi d n1, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1210 Page 559
10095 for so many times (some of which lasted a great many years too) they have been at a loss for to find the true visible head of the Church We know that the Apostolical and purest Churches that ever Christ had upon the Earth, had some that were indeed Mothers Children, Members of the visible Church, for so many times (Some of which lasted a great many Years too) they have been At a loss for to find the true visible head of the Church We know that the Apostolical and Purest Churches that ever christ had upon the Earth, had Some that were indeed Mother's Children, Members of the visible Church, c-acp av d n2 (d pp-f r-crq vvd dt j d n2 av) pns32 vhb vbn p-acp dt n1 c-acp pc-acp vvi dt j j n1 pp-f dt n1 pns12 vvb cst dt j cc js n2 cst av np1 vhd p-acp dt n1, vhd d cst vbdr av ng1 n2, n2 pp-f dt j n1, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1210 Page 559
10096 but no Children of our Heavenly Father, and that these have constantly been angry with, but no Children of our Heavenly Father, and that these have constantly been angry with, cc-acp dx n2 pp-f po12 j n1, cc cst d vhb av-j vbn j p-acp, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1210 Page 559
10099 So as we are not to wonder if the things that have been still, are whiles the state of the Church is yet militant, we are not indeed to cause them, So as we Are not to wonder if the things that have been still, Are while the state of the Church is yet militant, we Are not indeed to cause them, av c-acp pns12 vbr xx pc-acp vvi cs dt n2 cst vhb vbn av, vbr n1 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz av j, pns12 vbr xx av pc-acp vvi pno32, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1210 Page 559
10100 or be the Authors or Abettors of them, but neither are we to be discouraged, or be the Authors or Abettors of them, but neither Are we to be discouraged, cc vbb dt n2 cc n2 pp-f pno32, cc-acp av-dx vbr pns12 pc-acp vbi vvn, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1210 Page 559
10101 or condemn Churches for them, who may be comely, though they have something of this blackness thus caused. or condemn Churches for them, who may be comely, though they have something of this blackness thus caused. cc vvi n2 p-acp pno32, r-crq vmb vbi j, cs pns32 vhb pi pp-f d n1 av vvd. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1210 Page 559
10102 I shall shut up this discourse with a few words of Exhortation. 1. To all such as own themselves Christians, I shall shut up this discourse with a few words of Exhortation. 1. To all such as own themselves Christians, pns11 vmb vvi a-acp d n1 p-acp dt d n2 pp-f n1. crd p-acp d d c-acp d px32 np1, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1211 Page 559
10103 and glory in the name of the Sons and Daughters of the Church. and glory in the name of the Sons and Daughters of the Church. cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1211 Page 559
10104 That they would answer that name and relation, and not be a cause of the Spouses blackness, or appearing blackness. That they would answer that name and Relation, and not be a cause of the Spouses blackness, or appearing blackness. cst pns32 vmd vvi d n1 cc n1, cc xx vbi dt n1 pp-f dt n2 n1, cc vvg n1. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1211 Page 559
10105 There are two ways by which we may be so: 1. By a loose and scandalous conversation. There Are two ways by which we may be so: 1. By a lose and scandalous Conversation. pc-acp vbr crd n2 p-acp r-crq pns12 vmb vbi av: crd p-acp dt j cc j n1. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1211 Page 559
10106 2. By being angry with our Brethren. By the first we make the Spouse black. By the second we cause her to be reproached, and called, and counted black. 2. By being angry with our Brothers. By the First we make the Spouse black. By the second we cause her to be reproached, and called, and counted black. crd p-acp vbg j p-acp po12 n2. p-acp dt ord pns12 vvb dt n1 j-jn. p-acp dt ord pns12 vvb pno31 pc-acp vbi vvn, cc vvn, cc vvn j-jn. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1211 Page 559
10107 1. Take heed of a loose and scandalous conversation. 1. Take heed of a lose and scandalous Conversation. crd vvb n1 pp-f dt j cc j n1. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1212 Page 559
10108 This makes you spots in the Assemblies of Christians, and declares you to be but presumptive Members. This makes you spots in the Assemblies of Christians, and declares you to be but presumptive Members. d vvz pn22 n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, cc vvz pn22 pc-acp vbi p-acp j n2. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1212 Page 559
10109 Can a man be a Member of Christ, and a Member of a Harlot? Christs Companion, Can a man be a Member of christ, and a Member of a Harlot? Christ Companion, vmb dt n1 vbb dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1? npg1 n1, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1212 Page 560
10110 and a Pot companion? A Disciple of Christ, who hath commanded us not to swear falsly, idly, and a Pot Companion? A Disciple of christ, who hath commanded us not to swear falsely, idly, cc dt n1 n1? dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vhz vvn pno12 xx p-acp vvb av-j, av-j, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1212 Page 560
10111 or prophanely, and yet being a common Swearer, and Curter, and Blasphemer? Only let your conversation (saith the Apostle) he as becometh the Gospel of Christ. or profanely, and yet being a Common Swearer, and Curter, and Blasphemer? Only let your Conversation (Says the Apostle) he as Becometh the Gospel of christ. cc av-j, cc av vbg dt j n1, cc n1, cc n1? av-j vvb po22 n1 (vvz dt n1) pns31 p-acp vvz dt n1 pp-f np1. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1212 Page 560
10112 Loose livers are the blots of any Church, the Church is a body of called ones, now you are not called to uncleanness, Lose livers Are the blots of any Church, the Church is a body of called ones, now you Are not called to uncleanness, j n2 vbr dt n2 pp-f d n1, dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f vvn pi2, av pn22 vbr xx vvn p-acp n1, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1212 Page 560
10113 or profaneness, but unto purity, and holiness. or profaneness, but unto purity, and holiness. cc n1, cc-acp p-acp n1, cc n1. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1212 Page 560
10114 It is for your sake that the name of Christ, and the body of Christ is evil spoken of. It is for your sake that the name of christ, and the body of christ is evil spoken of. pn31 vbz p-acp po22 n1 cst dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz j-jn vvn pp-f. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1212 Page 560
10115 Consider, that though it be the way of God to denominate his Church a parte meliori, from the better part of it, Consider, that though it be the Way of God to denominate his Church a part meliori, from the better part of it, np1, cst cs pn31 vbb dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 dt n1 fw-la, p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f pn31, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1212 Page 560
10116 and therefore he calls the Church those that are called, and sanctified in Christ Jesus, (though they all be not so that are Members of the visible Church) yet it is the way of the World, out of their hatred both to Christ, and Therefore he calls the Church those that Are called, and sanctified in christ jesus, (though they all be not so that Are Members of the visible Church) yet it is the Way of the World, out of their hatred both to christ, cc av pns31 vvz dt n1 d cst vbr vvn, cc vvn p-acp np1 np1, (cs pns32 d vbb xx av d vbr n2 pp-f dt j n1) av pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, av pp-f po32 n1 av-d p-acp np1, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1212 Page 560
10117 and all that have relation to him, to denominate them a parte deteriori, from the worser part, and all that have Relation to him, to denominate them a part deteriori, from the Worse part, cc d cst vhb n1 p-acp pno31, pc-acp vvi pno32 dt n1 fw-la, p-acp dt jc n1, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1212 Page 560
10118 and to call all, Professors of Religion by the name that belongeth only to the worser part of them. and to call all, Professors of Religion by the name that belongeth only to the Worse part of them. cc pc-acp vvi d, n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 cst vvz av-j p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f pno32. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1212 Page 560
10119 But this is not so proper an application of this Proposition, which speaks of the anger of false Brethren as the cause of the Spouses blackness. But this is not so proper an application of this Proposition, which speaks of the anger of false Brothers as the cause of the Spouses blackness. p-acp d vbz xx av j dt n1 pp-f d n1, r-crq vvz pp-f dt n1 pp-f j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1212 Page 560
10120 2. Therefore let me speak to you, whose corruptions will not allow you to be so strict in your walking with God as others are, 2. Therefore let me speak to you, whose corruptions will not allow you to be so strict in your walking with God as Others Are, crd av vvb pno11 vvi p-acp pn22, rg-crq n2 vmb xx vvi pn22 pc-acp vbi av j p-acp po22 n-vvg p-acp np1 p-acp n2-jn vbr, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1213 Page 560
10121 whether in matters of Worship, or your more ordinary conversation, yet not to be angry with those who desire to walk more closely with God then you think needful, whither in matters of Worship, or your more ordinary Conversation, yet not to be angry with those who desire to walk more closely with God then you think needful, cs p-acp n2 pp-f n1, cc po22 av-dc j n1, av xx pc-acp vbi j p-acp d r-crq vvb pc-acp vvi av-dc av-j p-acp np1 cs pn22 vvb j, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1213 Page 560
10122 and in some things dare not give themselves that liberty which you dare allow your selves. and in Some things Dare not give themselves that liberty which you Dare allow your selves. cc p-acp d n2 vvb xx vvi px32 cst n1 r-crq pn22 vvb vvi po22 n2. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1213 Page 560
10123 I will offer three things to your consideration, which may help you to abate your wrath. I will offer three things to your consideration, which may help you to abate your wrath. pns11 vmb vvi crd n2 p-acp po22 n1, r-crq vmb vvi pn22 pc-acp vvi po22 n1. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1213 Page 560
10124 1. Consider first, How little reason there is for you to be offended? You all profess to be going the same journey, aiming at the same end, you all profess to be going towards the new Hierusalem, Your dispute is only about the nearest way, you are satisfied, that this way of worshipping God, this course of Religion will bring you to your journies end, others cannot be so satisfied, 1. Consider First, How little reason there is for you to be offended? You all profess to be going the same journey, aiming At the same end, you all profess to be going towards the new Jerusalem, Your dispute is only about the nearest Way, you Are satisfied, that this Way of worshipping God, this course of Religion will bring you to your journeys end, Others cannot be so satisfied, crd np1 ord, c-crq j n1 pc-acp vbz p-acp pn22 pc-acp vbi vvn? pn22 av-d vvb pc-acp vbi vvg dt d n1, vvg p-acp dt d n1, pn22 d vvb pc-acp vbi vvg p-acp dt j np1, po22 n1 vbz av-j p-acp dt js n1, pn22 vbr vvn, cst d n1 pp-f vvg np1, d n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi pn22 p-acp po22 ng1 n1, n2-jn vmbx vbi av vvn, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1214 Page 560
10125 but take a straiter way, what reason is there here for thy wrath, who thinkest a broader will bring thee as well to thy Journies end? how doth his walking more strictly prejudice thee? Thou thinkest thou doest enough in the Service of God, another thinks he can never do too much, never do enough, but take a straiter Way, what reason is there Here for thy wrath, who Thinkest a Broader will bring thee as well to thy Journeys end? how does his walking more strictly prejudice thee? Thou Thinkest thou dost enough in the Service of God, Another thinks he can never do too much, never do enough, cc-acp vvb dt jc n1, r-crq n1 vbz a-acp av p-acp po21 n1, q-crq vv2 dt jc vmb vvi pno21 p-acp av p-acp po21 n2 vvi? q-crq vdz po31 j-vvg n1 av-j vvi pno21? pns21 vv2 pns21 vd2 av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, j-jn vvz pns31 vmb av-x vdi av av-d, av-x vdb av-d, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1214 Page 560
10126 and therefore he heareth more, and readeth more, and prayeth oftner; and Therefore he hears more, and readeth more, and Prayeth oftener; cc av pns31 vvz av-dc, cc vvz av-dc, cc vvz av-c; (47) sermon (DIV2) 1214 Page 560
10127 wherein art thou hereby prejudiced? Hast thou not rather cause to bless God for the good example of others, wherein art thou hereby prejudiced? Hast thou not rather cause to bless God for the good Exampl of Others, q-crq vb2r pns21 av vvn? vh2 pns21 xx av-c vvi pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2-jn, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1214 Page 560
10128 and to examine thy own ways, and why another should not take up with those measures in duty, with which another cannot be satisfied? Thou thinkest that in the Worship of God, thou mayest be guided and limited by the precepts, and to examine thy own ways, and why Another should not take up with those measures in duty, with which Another cannot be satisfied? Thou Thinkest that in the Worship of God, thou Mayest be guided and limited by the Precepts, cc pc-acp vvi po21 d n2, cc q-crq n-jn vmd xx vvi a-acp p-acp d n2 p-acp n1, p-acp r-crq j-jn vmbx vbi vvn? pns21 vv2 d p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns21 vm2 vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n2, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1214 Page 561
10129 and practices, and traditions of other men: and practices, and traditions of other men: cc n2, cc n2 pp-f j-jn n2: (47) sermon (DIV2) 1214 Page 561
10130 others considering that it is but reasonable, (Worship being an Homage which the Soul payeth to God) that God should prescribe his own Homage, Others considering that it is but reasonable, (Worship being an Homage which the Soul payeth to God) that God should prescribe his own Homage, ng2-jn vvg cst pn31 vbz p-acp j, (n1 vbg dt n1 r-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp np1) cst np1 vmd vvi po31 d n1, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1214 Page 561
10131 and considering that God hath declared himself to be a jealous God, and affixed the declaration of this his jealousy to the second Commandment, which concerneth his external Worship, and considering that God hath declared himself to be a jealous God, and affixed the declaration of this his jealousy to the second Commandment, which concerns his external Worship, cc vvg cst np1 vhz vvn px31 pc-acp vbi dt j np1, cc vvn dt n1 pp-f d po31 n1 p-acp dt ord n1, r-crq vvz po31 j n1, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1214 Page 561
10132 and that in the whole course of Scripture, the revelations of Gods wrath appear more against sins relating to the Worship of God, and that in the Whole course of Scripture, the revelations of God's wrath appear more against Sins relating to the Worship of God, cc cst p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1, dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1 vvi av-dc p-acp n2 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1214 Page 561
10133 then any other sins, they dare not in the matters of Divine Worship deviate from the Divine Rule; then any other Sins, they Dare not in the matters of Divine Worship deviate from the Divine Rule; cs d j-jn n2, pns32 vvb xx p-acp dt n2 pp-f j-jn n1 vvi p-acp dt j-jn n1; (47) sermon (DIV2) 1214 Page 561
10134 wherein art thou by this prejudiced? What reason is there for thine anger. wherein art thou by this prejudiced? What reason is there for thine anger. q-crq vb2r pns21 p-acp d vvn? q-crq n1 vbz a-acp p-acp po21 n1. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1214 Page 561
10135 Surely they walk most safely, that finding the Holy Scriptures a perfect rule, able to furnish a man to every good work, keep close to that, Surely they walk most safely, that finding the Holy Scriptures a perfect Rule, able to furnish a man to every good work, keep close to that, av-j pns32 vvb av-ds av-j, cst vvg dt j n2 dt j n1, j pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp d j n1, vvb av-j p-acp d, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1214 Page 561
10136 and dare not in practice admit any thing but what they find there commanded or practised. and Dare not in practice admit any thing but what they find there commanded or practised. cc vvb xx p-acp n1 vvi d n1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vvb a-acp vvn cc vvn. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1214 Page 561
10137 Thou ownest the Holy Scriptures as thy rule? Why art thou offended that another keepeth closer to it then thou dost? Thou ownest the Holy Scriptures as thy Rule? Why art thou offended that Another Keepeth closer to it then thou dost? pns21 vv2 dt j n2 p-acp po21 n1? q-crq vb2r pns21 vvn d n-jn vvz jc p-acp pn31 cs pns21 vd2? (47) sermon (DIV2) 1214 Page 561
10138 2. Consider you are a great cause of the Spouses appearing black. She is reproached for the contentious divisions, and Schisms that are in it; 2. Consider you Are a great cause of the Spouses appearing black. She is reproached for the contentious divisions, and Schisms that Are in it; crd np1 pn22 vbr dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 vvg j-jn. pns31 vbz vvn p-acp dt j n2, cc n2 cst vbr p-acp pn31; (47) sermon (DIV2) 1215 Page 561
10139 who are the cause of them? those that keep to the rule of Gods Word, who Are the cause of them? those that keep to the Rule of God's Word, r-crq vbr dt n1 pp-f pno32? d cst vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1215 Page 561
10140 or those that depart from it? Surely the whiteness, and purity of any Church lieth in its adherence to the Divine Rule, the more a particular Christian, or those that depart from it? Surely the whiteness, and purity of any Church lies in its adherence to the Divine Rule, the more a particular Christian, cc d cst vvb p-acp pn31? np1 dt n1, cc n1 pp-f d n1 vvz p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, dt av-dc dt j njp, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1215 Page 561
10141 or any society of Christians, keep close to the pattern which Christ and his Apostles have set them, or any society of Christians, keep close to the pattern which christ and his Apostles have Set them, cc d n1 pp-f np1, vvb av-j p-acp dt n1 r-crq np1 cc po31 n2 vhb vvn pno32, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1215 Page 561
10142 and to the rule which God hath given them, the more pure, the more white and comely they are, Their deviation from it is their blackness, and to the Rule which God hath given them, the more pure, the more white and comely they Are, Their deviation from it is their blackness, cc p-acp dt n1 r-crq np1 vhz vvn pno32, dt av-dc j, dt av-dc j-jn cc j pns32 vbr, po32 n1 p-acp pn31 vbz po32 n1, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1215 Page 561
10143 so are those contentions, and divisions which arise in the Church, because of those deviations; so Are those contentions, and divisions which arise in the Church, Because of those deviations; av vbr d n2, cc n2 r-crq vvb p-acp dt n1, c-acp pp-f d n2; (47) sermon (DIV2) 1215 Page 561
10144 it is a dreadful text, 1 Cor. 3. 17. If any man defile the Temple of God, him shall God destroy. it is a dreadful text, 1 Cor. 3. 17. If any man defile the Temple of God, him shall God destroy. pn31 vbz dt j n1, crd np1 crd crd cs d n1 vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, pno31 vmb np1 vvi. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1215 Page 561
10145 The Apostle is there speaking with reference to the Bodies of Professors, which he had called the Temple of God. But it is as true concerning the Church of God, that is the Temple of God, this is destroyed, or defiled, for the word may be translated by either of these words. The Apostle is there speaking with Referente to the Bodies of Professors, which he had called the Temple of God. But it is as true Concerning the Church of God, that is the Temple of God, this is destroyed, or defiled, for the word may be translated by either of these words. dt n1 vbz pc-acp vvg p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, r-crq pns31 vhd vvn dt n1 pp-f np1. p-acp pn31 vbz a-acp j vvg dt n1 pp-f np1, cst vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, d vbz vvn, cc vvn, p-acp dt n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d pp-f d n2. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1215 Page 561
10146 God (saith the Apostle) will destroy him; God (Says the Apostle) will destroy him; np1 (vvz dt n1) vmb vvi pno31; (47) sermon (DIV2) 1215 Page 561
10147 who are they that defile the Church, and indeed destroy it, but those that are the cause of scandals in it, either of its being black, who Are they that defile the Church, and indeed destroy it, but those that Are the cause of scandals in it, either of its being black, r-crq vbr pns32 d vvb dt n1, cc av vvi pn31, cc-acp d cst vbr dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp pn31, av-d pp-f po31 vbg j-jn, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1215 Page 561
10148 or of its appearing black unto the World? or of its appearing black unto the World? cc pp-f po31 vvg j-jn p-acp dt n1? (47) sermon (DIV2) 1215 Page 561
10149 3. Lastly, Let the words of our Saviour sink into your hearts, Mat. 18. 7, Woe unto the World, because of offences, 3. Lastly, Let the words of our Saviour sink into your hearts, Mathew 18. 7, Woe unto the World, Because of offences, crd ord, vvb dt n2 pp-f po12 n1 vvi p-acp po22 n2, np1 crd crd, n1 p-acp dt n1, c-acp pp-f n2, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1216 Page 562
10150 for it must needs be that offences must come: but woe to that man by whom the offence •ometh. for it must needs be that offences must come: but woe to that man by whom the offence •ometh. c-acp pn31 vmb av vbi d n2 vmb vvi: cc-acp n1 p-acp d n1 p-acp ro-crq dt n1 vvz. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1216 Page 562
10151 Luke repeating that passage, ch. 17. v. 1. addeth, v. 2. It were better for him that a milstone were hung about his neck, Luke repeating that passage, changed. 17. v. 1. adds, v. 2. It were better for him that a millstone were hung about his neck, np1 vvg d n1, vvn. crd n1 crd vvz, n1 crd pn31 vbdr jc p-acp pno31 cst dt n1 vbdr vvn p-acp po31 n1, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1216 Page 562
10152 and he cast into the Sea, then that he should offend one of these little ones. and he cast into the Sea, then that he should offend one of these little ones. cc pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1, av cst pns31 vmd vvi crd pp-f d j pi2. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1216 Page 562
10153 Whoso considereth the Church as the only body of People in the World, by whom God is spontaneously glorified, Whoso Considereth the Church as the only body of People in the World, by whom God is spontaneously glorified, r-crq vvz dt n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp ro-crq np1 vbz av-j vvn, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1216 Page 562
10154 and how God hath expressed his favour and love to it, must dread the laying a foundation for those scandals which arise in it, and how God hath expressed his favour and love to it, must dread the laying a Foundation for those scandals which arise in it, cc c-crq np1 vhz vvn po31 n1 cc vvi p-acp pn31, vmb vvi dt vvg dt n1 p-acp d n2 r-crq vvb p-acp pn31, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1216 Page 562
10155 and are thrown upon it, from which it appeareth black. and Are thrown upon it, from which it appears black. cc vbr vvn p-acp pn31, p-acp r-crq pn31 vvz j-jn. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1216 Page 562
10220 The same we conceive to be the will of God in the New Testament, God being a Spirit, The same we conceive to be the will of God in the New Testament, God being a Spirit, dt d pns12 vvb pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt j n1, np1 vbg dt n1, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1226 Page 566
10156 Lastly, You that are the sincerer part of the Church, and have heard that you must expect that your Mothers Children should be angry with you; Lastly, You that Are the sincerer part of the Church, and have herd that you must expect that your Mother's Children should be angry with you; ord, pn22 cst vbr dt n1 n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vhb vvn cst pn22 vmb vvi cst po22 ng1 n2 vmd vbi j p-acp pn22; (47) sermon (DIV2) 1217 Page 562
10157 that there should be some bad fish in the drag-net with the good, some Tares in Christs Field of Wheat, some that will be spots in your Assemblies, that there should be Some bad Fish in the dragnet with the good, Some Tares in Christ Field of Wheat, Some that will be spots in your Assemblies, d pc-acp vmd vbi d j n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j, d n2 p-acp npg1 n1 pp-f n1, d cst vmb vbi n2 p-acp po22 n2, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1217 Page 562
10158 and that these, if they do not make you black, yet will make you appear black; and that these, if they do not make you black, yet will make you appear black; cc cst d, cs pns32 vdb xx vvi pn22 j-jn, av vmb vvi pn22 vvb j-jn; (47) sermon (DIV2) 1217 Page 562
10159 what remaineth, but that you take care that neither the lusts of your own hearts, which are (in a sense) your Mothers Children, make you black, nor the opposition that you will meet with from such as are false Brethren, make you appear more black then indeed you are. what remains, but that you take care that neither the Lustiest of your own hearts, which Are (in a sense) your Mother's Children, make you black, nor the opposition that you will meet with from such as Are false Brothers, make you appear more black then indeed you Are. r-crq vvz, cc-acp cst pn22 vvb n1 cst dx dt n2 pp-f po22 d n2, r-crq vbr (p-acp dt n1) po22 ng1 n2, vvb pn22 j-jn, ccx dt n1 cst pn22 vmb vvi p-acp p-acp d c-acp vbr j n2, vvb pn22 vvb av-dc j-jn cs av pn22 vbr. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1217 Page 562
10160 This care of yours must be shewed, 1. In a watchfulness against your motions to sin, especially such sins as are your proper lusts, the sins which do most easily beset you. 2. In a mortifying of your Members. This care of yours must be showed, 1. In a watchfulness against your motions to since, especially such Sins as Are your proper Lustiest, the Sins which do most Easily beset you. 2. In a mortifying of your Members. d n1 pp-f png22 vmb vbi vvn, crd p-acp dt n1 p-acp po22 n2 p-acp n1, av-j d n2 c-acp vbr po22 j n2, dt n2 r-crq vdb ds av-j vvn pn22. crd p-acp dt vvg pp-f po22 n2. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1217 Page 562
10161 3. In a care that you be not unwarrantably disturbed, and unduly disquieted, because of the opposition which you find srom the law of your Members. 4. In a maintaining the Spiritual Combate, &c. 5. In an innocent, and inoffensive carriage in your stations, that those who would speak evil of you, 3. In a care that you be not unwarrantably disturbed, and unduly disquieted, Because of the opposition which you find srom the law of your Members. 4. In a maintaining the Spiritual Combat, etc. 5. In an innocent, and inoffensive carriage in your stations, that those who would speak evil of you, crd p-acp dt n1 cst pn22 vbb xx av-j vvn, cc av-j vvn, c-acp pp-f dt n1 r-crq pn22 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n2. crd p-acp dt vvg dt j n1, av crd p-acp dt j-jn, cc j n1 p-acp po22 n2, cst d r-crq vmd vvi j-jn pp-f pn22, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1217 Page 562
10162 as evil doers, may see your good works, and glorify your heavenly Father, for so (saith the Apostle, 1 Pet. 2. 15.) is the will of God, that with well doing, you may put to silence the ignorance of foolishmen, in avoiding unnecessary divisions and separations, we ought to walk with all that own the name of Christ as far as the Shooes of the Gospel will carry us, where we cannot walk with any who call themselves Christians, as evil doers, may see your good works, and Glorify your heavenly Father, for so (Says the Apostle, 1 Pet. 2. 15.) is the will of God, that with well doing, you may put to silence the ignorance of foolishmen, in avoiding unnecessary divisions and separations, we ought to walk with all that own the name of christ as Far as the Shoes of the Gospel will carry us, where we cannot walk with any who call themselves Christians, c-acp j-jn n2, vmb vvi po22 j n2, cc vvi po22 j n1, p-acp av (vvz dt n1, crd np1 crd crd) vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, cst p-acp av vdg, pn22 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n2, p-acp vvg j n2 cc n2, pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi p-acp d cst d dt n1 pp-f np1 c-acp av-j c-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi pno12, c-crq pns12 vmbx vvi p-acp d r-crq vvb px32 np1, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1217 Page 562
10163 and walk with Christ, that is, keep to the rule and law, which he hath given us, there we must part, and walk with christ, that is, keep to the Rule and law, which he hath given us, there we must part, cc vvi p-acp np1, cst vbz, vvb p-acp dt n1 cc n1, r-crq pns31 vhz vvn pno12, pn31|vbz pns12 vmb vvi, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1217 Page 562
10164 and the offence lieth on their parts who give the cause of it, but otherwise we ought to keep Unity. and the offence lies on their parts who give the cause of it, but otherwise we ought to keep Unity. cc dt n1 vvz p-acp po32 n2 r-crq vvb dt n1 pp-f pn31, cc-acp av pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi n1. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1217 Page 562
10165 Finally in a peaceable and quiet departing from them with whom we cannot agree, I know all this will not avoid the unreasonable anger of some of our Mothers Children, but by doing this, we shall remove the stumbling stone, Finally in a peaceable and quiet departing from them with whom we cannot agree, I know all this will not avoid the unreasonable anger of Some of our Mother's Children, but by doing this, we shall remove the stumbling stone, av-j p-acp dt j cc j-jn vvg p-acp pno32 p-acp ro-crq pns12 vmbx vvi, pns11 vvb d d vmb xx vvi dt j n1 pp-f d pp-f po12 ng1 n2, p-acp p-acp vdg d, pns12 vmb vvi dt j-vvg n1, (47) sermon (DIV2) 1217 Page 563
10166 and rock of offence from our own doors, they will be those by whom offences come, and the woe pronounced by our Saviour will belong to them. and rock of offence from our own doors, they will be those by whom offences come, and the woe pronounced by our Saviour will belong to them. cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po12 d n2, pns32 vmb vbi d p-acp ro-crq n2 vvb, cc dt n1 vvn p-acp po12 n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno32. (47) sermon (DIV2) 1217 Page 563
10167 Sermon XXXIX. Cant. 1. 6. They made me the Keeper of the Vineyards Sermon XXXIX. Cant 1. 6. They made me the Keeper of the Vineyards n1 crd. np1 crd crd pns32 vvd pno11 dt n1 pp-f dt n2 (48) sermon (DIV2) 1217 Page 563
10168 THE Spouse is yet apologizing for her Blackness, of which she assigneth four Causes. 1. Her afflictions: The Sun (saith she) hath looked upon me. 2. Her opposition both from within and without: THE Spouse is yet apologizing for her Blackness, of which she assigneth four Causes. 1. Her afflictions: The Sun (Says she) hath looked upon me. 2. Her opposition both from within and without: dt n1 vbz av vvg p-acp po31 n1, pp-f r-crq pns31 vvz crd n2. crd po31 n2: dt n1 (vvz pns31) vhz vvn p-acp pno11. crd po31 n1 av-d p-acp a-acp cc p-acp: (48) sermon (DIV2) 1218 Page 563
10169 My mothers Children were angry with me. My mother's Children were angry with me. po11 ng1 n2 vbdr j p-acp pno11. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1218 Page 563
10170 These I have discoursed, and come now to the third Cause assigned by her, expressed in these words; These I have discoursed, and come now to the third Cause assigned by her, expressed in these words; d pns11 vhb vvn, cc vvb av p-acp dt ord n1 vvn p-acp pno31, vvn p-acp d n2; (48) sermon (DIV2) 1218 Page 563
10171 They made me the Keeper of the Vineyards: They made me the Keeper of the Vineyards: pns32 vvd pno11 dt n1 pp-f dt n2: (48) sermon (DIV2) 1218 Page 563
10172 They, that is, my Mothers Children (before mentioned) made me the Keeper of the Vineyards. They, that is, my Mother's Children (before mentioned) made me the Keeper of the Vineyards. pns32, cst vbz, po11 ng1 n2 (c-acp vvn) vvd pno11 dt n1 pp-f dt n2. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1218 Page 563
10173 In my Explication of the Text, I hinted a double sense of the words; In my Explication of the Text, I hinted a double sense of the words; p-acp po11 n1 pp-f dt n1, pns11 vvd dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n2; (48) sermon (DIV2) 1218 Page 563
10174 the one literal, the other metaphorical. In the former it signified her intanglement in secular affairs. Keeping the Vineyards is a secular imployment, a mean imployment, and a laborious imployment. the one literal, the other metaphorical. In the former it signified her Entanglement in secular affairs. Keeping the Vineyards is a secular employment, a mean employment, and a laborious employment. dt crd j, dt j-jn j. p-acp dt j pn31 vvd po31 n1 p-acp j n2. vvg dt n2 vbz dt j n1, dt j n1, cc dt j n1. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1218 Page 563
10175 Thence you read that the General of the Assyrian Army, 2 King. 25. 12. left of the poor of the Land to be the Dressers of the Vineyards; Thence you read that the General of the assyrian Army, 2 King. 25. 12. left of the poor of the Land to be the Dressers of the Vineyards; np1 pn22 vvb cst dt n1 pp-f dt jp n1, crd n1. crd crd j pp-f dt j pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vbi dt n2 pp-f dt n2; (48) sermon (DIV2) 1218 Page 563
10176 and those in the Parable who had laboured in the Vineyard, told their Lord, that they had born the heat of the day. and those in the Parable who had laboured in the Vineyard, told their Lord, that they had born the heat of the day. cc d p-acp dt n1 r-crq vhd vvn p-acp dt n1, vvd po32 n1, cst pns32 vhd vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1218 Page 563
10177 Thus the sense is, I have been too much intangled in secular affairs; Thus the sense is, I have been too much entangled in secular affairs; av dt n1 vbz, pns11 vhb vbn av av-d vvn p-acp j n2; (48) sermon (DIV2) 1218 Page 563
10178 that hath been the cause of my blackness. 2. Others understand the term Vineyard in a metaphorical sense. God useth the term to signifie his Church, Isa. 5. 1, 2, 3. As God hath a Vineyard, so Idolaters and superstitious persons had their Vineyards. Most Heathen Nations having some notions of a God, have had some Worship of a Deity, and wanting the guidance of holy Writ, grew vain in their own imaginations; that hath been the cause of my blackness. 2. Others understand the term Vineyard in a metaphorical sense. God uses the term to signify his Church, Isaiah 5. 1, 2, 3. As God hath a Vineyard, so Idolaters and superstitious Persons had their Vineyards. Most Heathen nations having Some notions of a God, have had Some Worship of a Deity, and wanting the guidance of holy Writ, grew vain in their own Imaginations; cst vhz vbn dt n1 pp-f po11 n1. crd ng2-jn vvb dt n1 n1 p-acp dt j n1. np1 vvz dt n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1, np1 crd crd, crd, crd p-acp np1 vhz dt n1, av n2 cc j n2 vhd po32 n2. np1 j-jn n2 vhg d n2 pp-f dt np1, vhb vhn d n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vvg dt n1 pp-f j vvn, vvd j p-acp po32 d n2; (48) sermon (DIV2) 1218 Page 563
10179 hence came Idolatry and Superstition; the Israelites, having lived many years in Egypt, and in their passage through the Wilderness, conversing with the Moabites, and Midianites, and not driving out all the Canaanites out of the promised Land, by converse with them, learned to know, hence Come Idolatry and Superstition; the Israelites, having lived many Years in Egypt, and in their passage through the Wilderness, conversing with the Moabites, and midianites, and not driving out all the Canaanites out of the promised Land, by converse with them, learned to know, av vvd n1 cc n1; dt np2, vhg vvn d n2 p-acp np1, cc p-acp po32 n1 p-acp dt n1, vvg p-acp dt np2, cc np2, cc xx vvg av d dt np2 av pp-f dt j-vvn n1, p-acp n1 p-acp pno32, vvd pc-acp vvi, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1218 Page 564
10180 and to serve their gods, as you shall read in their whole story, in the Books of Kings and Chronicles; there being a corrupt as well as a sincerer part, in the Jewish Church, the corrupter part, imposed upon the whole, the Idolatrous and Superstitious Worship, and Rites of these Nations. and to serve their God's, as you shall read in their Whole story, in the Books of Kings and Chronicles; there being a corrupt as well as a sincerer part, in the Jewish Church, the corrupter part, imposed upon the Whole, the Idolatrous and Superstitious Worship, and Rites of these nations. cc pc-acp vvi po32 n2, c-acp pn22 vmb vvi p-acp po32 j-jn n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 cc n2; a-acp vbg dt j c-acp av c-acp dt n1 n1, p-acp dt jp n1, dt jc n1, vvn p-acp dt j-jn, dt j cc j n1, cc n2 pp-f d n2. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1218 Page 564
10181 This is the sense into which the Chaldee Paraphrast interpreteth these words. I am not apt to think this the sense, but more incline to the former; This is the sense into which the Chaldee Paraphrast interpreteth these words. I am not apt to think this the sense, but more incline to the former; d vbz dt n1 p-acp r-crq dt np1 vvd vvz d n2. pns11 vbm xx j pc-acp vvi d dt n1, cc-acp av-dc vvi p-acp dt j; (48) sermon (DIV2) 1218 Page 564
10182 yet•• shall not wholly pass it over, partly because the Chaldee Paraphrast is a very antient Interpreter; yet•• shall not wholly pass it over, partly Because the Chaldee Paraphrast is a very ancient Interpreter; n1 vmb xx av-jn vvi pn31 a-acp, av c-acp dt np1 vvd vbz dt av j n1; (48) sermon (DIV2) 1218 Page 564
10183 and partly because that sense carries a truth in it. Hence arise two Propositions. and partly Because that sense carries a truth in it. Hence arise two Propositions. cc av c-acp d n1 vvz dt n1 p-acp pn31. av vvb crd n2. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1218 Page 564
10184 Prop. 1. That a submission to false Worship, and Superstitious Rites in the Service of God, will make the Spouse of Christ appear black. Prop. 1. That a submission to false Worship, and Superstitious Rites in the Service of God, will make the Spouse of christ appear black. np1 crd cst dt n1 p-acp j n1, cc j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 vvi j-jn. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1219 Page 564
10185 Prop. 2. That great entanglements in secular affairs, will make the Spouse of Christ black. Prop. 2. That great entanglements in secular affairs, will make the Spouse of christ black. np1 crd cst j n2 p-acp j n2, vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 j-jn. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1220 Page 564
10252 and by his hand upon him. and by his hand upon him. cc p-acp po31 n1 p-acp pno31. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1228 Page 567
10186 I shall speak shortly to the first, and more largely to the second, which I rather think to be the sense. I shall speak shortly to the First, and more largely to the second, which I rather think to be the sense. pns11 vmb vvi av-j p-acp dt ord, cc av-dc av-j p-acp dt ord, r-crq pns11 av-c vvb pc-acp vbi dt n1. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1221 Page 564
10187 The Church of God hath three things committed to her trust; The Church of God hath three things committed to her trust; dt n1 pp-f np1 vhz crd n2 vvn p-acp po31 n1; (48) sermon (DIV2) 1221 Page 564
10188 the Doctrine of the Gospel; the Ordinances of Worship: The Rules of Discipline. The admission of corruption in any of these, maketh a Church black, the Doctrine of the Gospel; the Ordinances of Worship: The Rules of Discipline. The admission of corruption in any of these, makes a Church black, dt n1 pp-f dt n1; dt n2 pp-f n1: dt n2 pp-f n1. dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d pp-f d, vvz dt n1 j-jn, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1221 Page 564
10189 as it is a breach of trust, and a deviation from the Divine Rule. as it is a breach of trust, and a deviation from the Divine Rule. c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1221 Page 564
10190 This is sufficiently proved by the message Christ sent to the seven Churches of Asia. He let the Church of Ephesus know, that he had something against her, This is sufficiently proved by the message christ sent to the seven Churches of Asia. He let the Church of Ephesus know, that he had something against her, d vbz av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 np1 vvd p-acp dt crd n2 pp-f np1. pns31 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 vvb, cst pns31 vhd pi p-acp pno31, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1221 Page 564
10191 because she had left her first love, Rev. 2. 4. v. 13. He reflecteth upon the Church of Pergamus, because she had those in her, who held the Doctrine of Balaam, and of the Nicolaitans, v. 20. He reflecteth on the Church of Thyatira, for suffering the woman Jezabel to seduce the Servants of God, to commit fornication, Because she had left her First love, Rev. 2. 4. v. 13. He reflecteth upon the Church of Pergamos, Because she had those in her, who held the Doctrine of balaam, and of the Nicolaitans, v. 20. He reflecteth on the Church of Thyatira, for suffering the woman Jezebel to seduce the Servants of God, to commit fornication, c-acp pns31 vhd vvn po31 ord n1, n1 crd crd n1 crd pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp pns31 vhd d p-acp pno31, r-crq vvd dt n1 pp-f np1, cc pp-f dt np2, n1 crd pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp vvg dt n1 np1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi n1, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1221 Page 564
10192 and to eat things offered to Idols. and to eat things offered to Idols. cc pc-acp vvi n2 vvn p-acp n2. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1221 Page 564
10193 Nor is any thing plainer in the whole story of the Jewish Church, than that the admission of corruption in the Worship and Order of that Church, was that which made it black and defiled, Nor is any thing plainer in the Whole story of the Jewish Church, than that the admission of corruption in the Worship and Order of that Church, was that which made it black and defiled, ccx vbz d n1 jc p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt jp n1, cs cst dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1, vbds d r-crq vvd pn31 j-jn cc vvn, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1221 Page 564
10194 and look unlovely in the Eyes of God, and was at last the cause of its ruine and destruction. and look unlovely in the Eyes of God, and was At last the cause of its ruin and destruction. cc vvb j p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, cc vbds p-acp ord dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1221 Page 564
10195 But because Christians may not so distinctly understand either wherein the Nature of Worship lies, But Because Christians may not so distinctly understand either wherein the Nature of Worship lies, cc-acp c-acp np1 vmb xx av av-j vvi d c-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1221 Page 564
10196 or wherein the difference lieth betwixt that which is true, and false, I shall in a few Conclusions lay down what I conceive to be truth in this case, or wherein the difference lies betwixt that which is true, and false, I shall in a few Conclusions lay down what I conceive to be truth in this case, cc c-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp d r-crq vbz j, cc j, pns11 vmb p-acp dt d n2 vvd a-acp r-crq pns11 vvb pc-acp vbi n1 p-acp d n1, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1221 Page 564
10197 and then pass on to the handling of the Proposition arising from the other sense of the words. and then pass on to the handling of the Proposition arising from the other sense of the words. cc av vvb a-acp p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 vvg p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n2. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1221 Page 564
10198 1. Worship is an homage performed to God immediately, in consideration of his Excellency. 1. Worship is an homage performed to God immediately, in consideration of his Excellency. crd n1 vbz dt n1 vvn p-acp np1 av-j, p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1222 Page 564
10199 This is Aquinas 's, and other of the Schoolmens notion about Worship, and it is a very good one. This is Aquinas is, and other of the Schoolmen's notion about Worship, and it is a very good one. d vbz np1 vbz, cc n-jn pp-f dt ng2 n1 p-acp n1, cc pn31 vbz dt av j pi. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1222 Page 565
10200 2. This homage is either the homage of the outward, or inward man. The homage of the inward man lieth in the exercises of our Faith, Love, Fear, the exercise of our thoughts upon God, admiring him, &c. But that which the Scripture calleth Worship most ordinarily, is some external acts testifying that inward homage, and submission of the heart. 2. This homage is either the homage of the outward, or inward man. The homage of the inward man lies in the exercises of our Faith, Love, fear, the exercise of our thoughts upon God, admiring him, etc. But that which the Scripture calls Worship most ordinarily, is Some external acts testifying that inward homage, and submission of the heart. crd d n1 vbz d dt n1 pp-f dt j, cc j n1. dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n1, n1, vvb, dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp np1, vvg pno31, av p-acp cst r-crq dt n1 vvz n1 av-ds av-j, vbz d j n2 vvg d j n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1223 Page 565
10201 3. These acts are either such as the Light of Nature directeth, and the Law of Nature obligeth us unto, 3. These acts Are either such as the Light of Nature directeth, and the Law of Nature obliges us unto, crd d n2 vbr d d c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz pno12 p-acp, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1224 Page 565
10202 or such as God hath prescribed us in his Word. or such as God hath prescribed us in his Word. cc d c-acp np1 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp po31 n1. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1224 Page 565
10203 Worship being in the general nature of it, nothing but an external homage done to God, in testification of the inward, Worship being in the general nature of it, nothing but an external homage done to God, in testification of the inward, n1 vbg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pn31, pix cc-acp dt j n1 vdn p-acp np1, p-acp n1 pp-f dt j, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1224 Page 565
10204 and more secret homage and subjection of our Soul. It is the most reasonable thing imaginable, that God should prescribe it; this he hath done as the God of Nature, imprinting a Law in our hearts, obliging us to call upon him for good things we want, and more secret homage and subjection of our Soul. It is the most reasonable thing imaginable, that God should prescribe it; this he hath done as the God of Nature, imprinting a Law in our hearts, obliging us to call upon him for good things we want, cc av-dc j-jn n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n1 pn31 vbz dt av-ds j n1 j, cst np1 vmd vvi pn31; d pns31 vhz vdn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvg dt n1 p-acp po12 n2, vvg pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp j n2 pns12 vvb, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1224 Page 565
10205 and to praise him for good things received, partly in his holy Writ. There is no natural Worship, but is also instituted, but there is much instituted Worship, which the Light of Nature doth not shew, and to praise him for good things received, partly in his holy Writ. There is no natural Worship, but is also instituted, but there is much instituted Worship, which the Light of Nature does not show, cc p-acp vvb pno31 p-acp j n2 vvn, av p-acp po31 j vvn. pc-acp vbz dx j n1, p-acp vbz av vvn, p-acp pc-acp vbz d vvn n1, r-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vdz xx vvi, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1224 Page 565
10206 nor the Law of Nature oblige us to, such as Reading the Scriptures, hearing the Word Preached, communicating in the holy Sacraments. nor the Law of Nature oblige us to, such as Reading the Scriptures, hearing the Word Preached, communicating in the holy Sacraments. ccx dt n1 pp-f n1 vvi pno12 p-acp, d c-acp vvg dt n2, vvg dt n1 vvn, vvg p-acp dt j n2. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1224 Page 565
10207 4. External acts of Worship, that depend meerly upon Institution, must be either instituted by Christ, or by our own wills, or the wills of others, Col. 2. 23. there is a Will-worship mentioned. 4. External acts of Worship, that depend merely upon Institution, must be either instituted by christ, or by our own wills, or the wills of Others, Col. 2. 23. there is a Will-worship mentioned. crd j n2 pp-f n1, cst vvb av-j p-acp n1, vmb vbi d vvn p-acp np1, cc p-acp po12 d n2, cc dt n2 pp-f n2-jn, np1 crd crd a-acp vbz dt n1 vvn. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1225 Page 565
10208 5. All true Divine Worship must have a Divine Institution. 5. All true Divine Worship must have a Divine Institution. crd d j j-jn n1 vmb vhi dt j-jn n1. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1226 Page 565
10209 Whatsoever is pretended as an immediate act of homage to the Divine Being, and is not directed by Nature, and directed also, Whatsoever is pretended as an immediate act of homage to the Divine Being, and is not directed by Nature, and directed also, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j-jn vbg, cc vbz xx vvn p-acp n1, cc vvn av, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1226 Page 565
10210 and confirmed and regulated by the Revelation of the Divine Will in the Word of God, is what we call False Worship, or Will-Worship. As the first Commandment directeth our homage to God, as the alone true Object, so the second directeth the manner of it, to be according to his revealed Will; and confirmed and regulated by the Revelation of the Divine Will in the Word of God, is what we call False Worship, or Will-Worship. As the First Commandment directeth our homage to God, as the alone true Object, so the second directeth the manner of it, to be according to his revealed Will; cc vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vbz q-crq pns12 vvb j n1, cc n1. p-acp dt ord n1 vvz po12 n1 p-acp np1, p-acp dt j j n1, av dt ord vvz dt n1 pp-f pn31, pc-acp vbi vvg p-acp po31 vvn n1; (48) sermon (DIV2) 1226 Page 565
10211 for certainly that Commandment must not be interpreted as meerly prohibiting the Worship of God by, for Certainly that Commandment must not be interpreted as merely prohibiting the Worship of God by, c-acp av-j cst n1 vmb xx vbi vvn a-acp av-j vvg dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1226 Page 565
10212 or before a graven Image, or the similitude of a thing, on purpose set before us, either as representative of the Divine Being, or as a Medium by which we worship God, or before a graved Image, or the similitude of a thing, on purpose Set before us, either as representative of the Divine Being, or as a Medium by which we worship God, cc p-acp dt vvn n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp n1 vvn p-acp pno12, d c-acp n1 pp-f dt j-jn vbg, cc p-acp dt fw-la p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb np1, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1226 Page 565
10213 but as prohibiting all other Modes, Acts and Methods which have no more of a Divine Institution than that hath, only that one instance is given, but as prohibiting all other Modes, Acts and Methods which have no more of a Divine Institution than that hath, only that one instance is given, cc-acp c-acp vvg d j-jn np1, n2 cc n2 r-crq vhb dx dc pp-f dt j-jn n1 cs cst vhz, av-j d crd n1 vbz vvn, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1226 Page 565
10214 and under it the other included. and under it the other included. cc p-acp pn31 dt n-jn vvd. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1226 Page 565
10215 So that a graven Image is but species pro genere, and those that worship God before a painted Image, So that a graved Image is but species Pro genere, and those that worship God before a painted Image, av cst dt vvn n1 vbz p-acp n1 fw-la fw-la, cc d cst n1 np1 p-acp dt j-vvn n1, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1226 Page 565
10216 or any other way which God hath not prescribed, are also transgressors of that second Commandment. or any other Way which God hath not prescribed, Are also transgressors of that second Commandment. cc d j-jn n1 r-crq np1 vhz xx vvn, vbr av n2 pp-f d ord n1. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1226 Page 566
10217 Hence it is observable, that God directed the Jews not only every Act by which an homage was paid to him, Hence it is observable, that God directed the jews not only every Act by which an homage was paid to him, av pn31 vbz j, cst np1 vvd dt np2 xx av-j d n1 p-acp r-crq dt n1 vbds vvn p-acp pno31, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1226 Page 566
10218 but also every Rite and Ceremony, and it was guilt enough for the Jews in his Worship to do that which he commanded them not. Uzziah must not offer Incense, but also every Rite and Ceremony, and it was guilt enough for the jews in his Worship to do that which he commanded them not. Uzziah must not offer Incense, cc-acp av d n1 cc n1, cc pn31 vbds n1 av-d p-acp dt np2 p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vdi d r-crq pns31 vvd pno32 xx. np1 vmb xx vvi n1, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1226 Page 566
10219 nor Saul Sacrifice, nor Nadab and Abihu make use of ordinary fire, nor Uzzah carry the Ark upon a Cart, nor touch it. nor Saul Sacrifice, nor Nadab and Abihu make use of ordinary fire, nor Uzzah carry the Ark upon a Cart, nor touch it. ccx np1 n1, ccx np1 cc np1 vvb n1 pp-f j n1, ccx np1 vvb dt n1 p-acp dt n1, ccx vvi pn31. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1226 Page 566
10221 and to be worshipped by us in Spirit and in Truth, as well as by the Jews; and it seemeth the most reasonable thing imaginable, 1. Considering that our Worship in its self is a pitiful thing, infinitely disproportioned to the perfection and excellency of God, and to be worshipped by us in Spirit and in Truth, as well as by the jews; and it seems the most reasonable thing imaginable, 1. Considering that our Worship in its self is a pitiful thing, infinitely disproportioned to the perfection and excellency of God, cc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1, c-acp av c-acp p-acp dt np2; cc pn31 vvz dt av-ds j n1 j, crd vvg cst po12 n1 p-acp po31 n1 vbz dt j n1, av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1226 Page 566
10222 so as it deriveth all its value from the Divine Institution. so as it deriveth all its valve from the Divine Institution. av c-acp pn31 vvz d po31 n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1226 Page 566
10223 2. And being an homage done to God, it is most reasonable that God himself should direct what he will accept. 3. Nor is it to be imagined, had God left man in the case to his own conduct and direction, 2. And being an homage done to God, it is most reasonable that God himself should Direct what he will accept. 3. Nor is it to be imagined, had God left man in the case to his own conduct and direction, crd np1 vbg dt n1 vdn p-acp np1, pn31 vbz av-ds j cst np1 px31 vmd vvi r-crq pns31 vmb vvi. crd ccx vbz pn31 pc-acp vbi vvn, vhd np1 vvn n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 d n1 cc n1, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1226 Page 566
10224 how vain and various man would have been. 4. Besides, it is not reasonable to think that the holy Scriptures should be a less perfect Rule in matters of Worship, how vain and various man would have been. 4. Beside, it is not reasonable to think that the holy Scriptures should be a less perfect Rule in matters of Worship, c-crq j cc j n1 vmd vhi vbn. crd p-acp, pn31 vbz xx j pc-acp vvi cst dt j n2 vmd vbi dt av-dc j n1 p-acp n2 pp-f n1, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1226 Page 566
10225 than it is in matters of Doctrine, or that concern our ordinary course of conversation, than it is in matters of Doctrine, or that concern our ordinary course of Conversation, cs pn31 vbz p-acp n2 pp-f n1, cc d vvb po12 j n1 pp-f n1, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1226 Page 566
10226 or that acts of Worship, as to which it appeareth in all the Scripture, that God had a special jealousie, and in which we are said to draw nigh to God, should be none of those good works, or that acts of Worship, as to which it appears in all the Scripture, that God had a special jealousy, and in which we Are said to draw High to God, should be none of those good works, cc d n2 pp-f n1, c-acp p-acp r-crq pn31 vvz p-acp d dt n1, cst np1 vhd dt j n1, cc p-acp r-crq pns12 vbr vvn p-acp vvb av-j p-acp np1, vmd vbi pix pp-f d j n2, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1226 Page 566
10227 as to which the holy Scriptures are sufficient to furnish every good man. as to which the holy Scriptures Are sufficient to furnish every good man. c-acp p-acp r-crq dt j n2 vbr j pc-acp vvi d j n1. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1226 Page 566
10228 6. Divine Worship being an humane act, and that of the most noble nature, as it must have such circumstances as are necessary to all humane acts, (such are Time and Place;) so it is reasonable that it should have such circumstances as suit such acts, 6. Divine Worship being an humane act, and that of the most noble nature, as it must have such Circumstances as Are necessary to all humane acts, (such Are Time and Place;) so it is reasonable that it should have such Circumstances as suit such acts, crd np1 n1 vbg dt j n1, cc d pp-f dt av-ds j n1, c-acp pn31 vmb vhi d n2 c-acp vbr j p-acp d j n2, (d vbr n1 cc n1;) av pn31 vbz j cst pn31 vmd vhi d n2 p-acp n1 d n2, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1227 Page 566
10229 so as they may be performed in such manner as the Light of Nature, and common guise and custom of Countries shall not determine, sordid, filthy, so as they may be performed in such manner as the Light of Nature, and Common guise and custom of Countries shall not determine, sordid, filthy, av c-acp pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc j n1 cc n1 pp-f n2 vmb xx vvi, j, j, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1227 Page 566
10230 or indecent, and such as may render it useful, and more profitable and advantageous, and answering to their ends, which circumstances, being necessary to the acts as humane acts; or indecent, and such as may render it useful, and more profitable and advantageous, and answering to their ends, which Circumstances, being necessary to the acts as humane acts; cc j, cc d c-acp vmb vvi pn31 j, cc av-dc j cc j, cc vvg p-acp po32 n2, r-crq n2, vbg j p-acp dt n2 p-acp j n2; (48) sermon (DIV2) 1227 Page 566
10231 or at least plainly expedient, to avoid the indecent and sordid performance of the acts, or At least plainly expedient, to avoid the indecent and sordid performance of the acts, cc p-acp ds av-j j, pc-acp vvi dt j cc j n1 pp-f dt n2, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1227 Page 566
10232 or for the more profit and advantage of the acts, and such as in regard of the variety of Countries, the Customs and Usages of them, &c. could not be determined by the Word of God, must be determined by the Governours of Churches, Nations, or for the more profit and advantage of the acts, and such as in regard of the variety of Countries, the Customs and Usages of them, etc. could not be determined by the Word of God, must be determined by the Governors of Churches, nations, cc p-acp dt av-dc vvb cc n1 pp-f dt n2, cc d c-acp p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2, dt n2 cc n2 pp-f pno32, av vmd xx vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, n2, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1227 Page 566
10233 or Kingdoms, but still with respect to the general ends of the action. or Kingdoms, but still with respect to the general ends of the actium. cc n2, cc-acp av p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n1. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1227 Page 566
10234 But for any things used in the Worship of God, neither directed by Nature, nor yet by holy Writ, and appropriated to the Worship of God, as a Religious act, out of a respect to the excellency of the Divine Being, and as an homage to it, I cannot see how they can be lawful, they must have something of the nature of Worship in them, But for any things used in the Worship of God, neither directed by Nature, nor yet by holy Writ, and appropriated to the Worship of God, as a Religious act, out of a respect to the excellency of the Divine Being, and as an homage to it, I cannot see how they can be lawful, they must have something of the nature of Worship in them, p-acp p-acp d n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, av-dx vvd p-acp n1, ccx av p-acp j vvn, cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt j n1, av pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn vbg, cc p-acp dt n1 p-acp pn31, pns11 vmbx vvi c-crq pns32 vmb vbi j, pns32 vmb vhi pi pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1227 Page 567
10253 One would think that mens common reason should judge it safest to keep to the Divine Rule, One would think that men's Common reason should judge it Safest to keep to the Divine Rule, pi vmd vvi cst ng2 j n1 vmd vvi pn31 js pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j-jn n1, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1228 Page 567
10235 and having so, they ought to have a Divine Institution, without which I cannot see how they should avoid the guilt of Idolatry, or Superstition, which differ thus. and having so, they ought to have a Divine Institution, without which I cannot see how they should avoid the guilt of Idolatry, or Superstition, which differ thus. cc vhg av, pns32 vmd pc-acp vhi dt j-jn n1, p-acp r-crq pns11 vmbx vvi c-crq pns32 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1, r-crq vvb av. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1227 Page 567
10236 If the faileur respect the Object, either terminatively, where the creature is made the term and ultimate Object, as in Ahab 's Idolatry, If the faileur respect the Object, either terminatively, where the creature is made the term and ultimate Object, as in Ahab is Idolatry, cs dt fw-fr n1 dt n1, d av-jn, c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn dt vvb cc j n1, a-acp p-acp np1 vbz n1, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1227 Page 567
10237 and the Papists Adoration of the Bread in the Eucharist, or mediately, as in Jeroboam's case, and the Jews, relating to the golden Calf, or Micab 's; and the Papists Adoration of the Bred in the Eucharist, or mediately, as in Jeroboam's case, and the jews, relating to the golden Calf, or Micah is; cc dt njp2 n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc av-j, a-acp p-acp npg1 n1, cc dt np2, vvg p-acp dt j n1, cc n1 vbz; (48) sermon (DIV2) 1227 Page 567
10238 all which worshipped the true God, though by an Image, and using an Image as a mean of their Worship (as the Papists now do in their Veneration of their Images) This is Idolatry, called in Scripture Whoredom, spiritual Whoredom; all which worshipped the true God, though by an Image, and using an Image as a mean of their Worship (as the Papists now do in their Veneration of their Images) This is Idolatry, called in Scripture Whoredom, spiritual Whoredom; d r-crq vvd dt j np1, cs p-acp dt n1, cc vvg dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 (c-acp dt njp2 av vdb p-acp po32 n1 pp-f po32 n2) d vbz n1, vvn p-acp n1 n1, j n1; (48) sermon (DIV2) 1227 Page 567
10239 and as Adultery in marriage, so this is the highest sin can be committed in Worship, and as Adultery in marriage, so this is the highest since can be committed in Worship, cc c-acp n1 p-acp n1, av d vbz dt js n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1227 Page 567
10240 and which God hath more severely punished at all times, than any other sins People have been guilty of. and which God hath more severely punished At all times, than any other Sins People have been guilty of. cc r-crq np1 vhz n1 av-j vvn p-acp d n2, cs d j-jn n2 n1 vhb vbn j pp-f. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1227 Page 567
10241 If the faileur respect the Acts, or the manner; If the faileur respect the Acts, or the manner; cs dt fw-fr n1 dt n2, cc dt n1; (48) sermon (DIV2) 1227 Page 567
10242 if it be only internal, it is Hypocrisie, if in the external Acts or Manner, it is Superstition, (such are the Papists Salt Oil, Cream, Spittle, superadded to the Institution for Baptism, and an hundred other Rites and Ceremonies used in all parts of their Worship.) if it be only internal, it is Hypocrisy, if in the external Acts or Manner, it is Superstition, (such Are the Papists Salt Oil, Cream, Spittle, superadded to the Institution for Baptism, and an hundred other Rites and Ceremonies used in all parts of their Worship.) cs pn31 vbb av-j j, pn31 vbz n1, cs p-acp dt j n2 cc n1, pn31 vbz n1, (d vbr dt njp2 vvb n1, n1, n1, vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, cc dt crd j-jn n2 cc n2 vvn p-acp d n2 pp-f po32 n1.) (48) sermon (DIV2) 1227 Page 567
10243 7. It is very observable, that from the beginning of the Church there hath been a strange Itch in men, to be adding and mixing their own fancies, inventions, 7. It is very observable, that from the beginning of the Church there hath been a strange Itch in men, to be adding and mixing their own fancies, Inventions, crd pn31 vbz av j, cst p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 a-acp vhz vbn dt j n1 p-acp n2, pc-acp vbi vvg cc vvg po32 d n2, n2, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1228 Page 567
10244 and Will-worship with the true Worship of God. God gave unto Moses the particular Rule, and Law of his Worship; he communicated it to the People. and Will-worship with the true Worship of God. God gave unto Moses the particular Rule, and Law of his Worship; he communicated it to the People. cc n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1. np1 vvd p-acp np1 dt j n1, cc n1 pp-f po31 n1; pns31 vvn pn31 p-acp dt n1. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1228 Page 567
10245 David added to it, but no more than God by his Spirit directed, as appeareth, 1 Chron. 28. 19. All this, said David, the Lord made me to understand by his hand upon me, in writing. David added to it, but no more than God by his Spirit directed, as appears, 1 Chronicles 28. 19. All this, said David, the Lord made me to understand by his hand upon me, in writing. np1 vvn p-acp pn31, cc-acp dx dc cs np1 p-acp po31 n1 vvn, c-acp vvz, crd np1 crd crd d d, vvd np1, dt n1 vvd pno11 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1 p-acp pno11, p-acp vvg. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1228 Page 567
10246 If you would know what that was, v. 12, 13. The Pattern of all that he had by the Spirit, of the Courts of the House of the Lord, If you would know what that was, v. 12, 13. The Pattern of all that he had by the Spirit, of the Courts of the House of the Lord, cs pn22 vmd vvi r-crq d vbds, n1 crd, crd dt n1 pp-f d cst pns31 vhd p-acp dt n1, pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1228 Page 567
10247 and of all the Chambers round about, of the Treasuries of the House of God, and of all the Chambers round about, of the Treasuries of the House of God, cc pp-f d dt n2 av-j a-acp, pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1228 Page 567
10248 and of the Treasuries of the dedicate things also for the courses of the Priests and Levites, and of the Treasuries of the dedicate things also for the courses of the Priests and Levites, cc pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt j n2 av p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2 cc np2, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1228 Page 567
10249 and for all the work of the Service of the House of the Lord: and for all the work of the Service of the House of the Lord: cc p-acp d dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (48) sermon (DIV2) 1228 Page 567
10250 Texts of Scripture which they are not aware of, who bring in David as an instance of a Prince, who added new Acts, or Modes, or Rites and Ceremonies in the Worship of God. Texts of Scripture which they Are not aware of, who bring in David as an instance of a Prince, who added new Acts, or Modes, or Rites and Ceremonies in the Worship of God. n2 pp-f n1 r-crq pns32 vbr xx j pp-f, r-crq vvb p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vvd j n2, cc np1, cc n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1228 Page 567
10251 David ordered no more than the Lord had made him to understand in writing, by his Spirit, David ordered no more than the Lord had made him to understand in writing, by his Spirit, np1 vvd dx dc cs dt n1 vhd vvn pno31 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, p-acp po31 n1, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1228 Page 567
10255 But so vain hath man been in all Ages, that you shall find they could never content themselves with that Rule, But so vain hath man been in all Ages, that you shall find they could never content themselves with that Rule, p-acp av j vhz n1 vbn p-acp d n2, cst pn22 vmb vvi pns32 vmd av-x vvi px32 p-acp d n1, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1228 Page 568
10256 but as if they had had a mind to pull down the Vengeance of God upon them, they were continually devising new waies and methods, after the example of other Nations, and copying out their Idolatries and Superstitions. but as if they had had a mind to pull down the Vengeance of God upon them, they were continually devising new ways and methods, After the Exampl of other nations, and copying out their Idolatries and Superstitions. cc-acp c-acp cs pns32 vhd vhn dt n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32, pns32 vbdr av-j vvg j n2 cc n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn n2, cc vvg av po32 n2 cc n2. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1228 Page 568
10257 The Jews must make a golden Calf in imitation of the Egyptians, then they fall in with the Idols of the Moabites. Micah must have an Image. The jews must make a golden Calf in imitation of the egyptians, then they fallen in with the Idols of the Moabites. micah must have an Image. dt np2 vmb vvi dt j n1 p-acp n1 pp-f dt njp2, cs pns32 vvb p-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt np2. np1 vmb vhi dt n1. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1228 Page 568
10258 Jeroboam must set up Calves at Dan and Bethel. In short, this was the constant vanity of the Jews to all reasonable mens just admiration. Jeroboam must Set up Calves At Dan and Bethel. In short, this was the constant vanity of the jews to all reasonable men's just admiration. np1 vmb vvi a-acp n2 p-acp uh cc np1. p-acp j, d vbds dt j n1 pp-f dt np2 p-acp d j ng2 j n1. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1228 Page 568
10259 Christ left us a perfect Rule for Worship under the New Testament. But how soon was the Primitive Church, in matter of Worship, turned aside from the simplicity of the Gospel. christ left us a perfect Rule for Worship under the New Testament. But how soon was the Primitive Church, in matter of Worship, turned aside from the simplicity of the Gospel. np1 vvd pno12 dt j n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n1. cc-acp q-crq av vbds dt j n1, p-acp n1 pp-f n1, vvd av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1228 Page 568
10260 It kept Doctrine in good degrees of Purity, for five hundred years after Christ, but the Purity of Worship was abated in many places within less than three hundred years, It kept Doctrine in good Degrees of Purity, for five hundred Years After christ, but the Purity of Worship was abated in many places within less than three hundred Years, pn31 vvd n1 p-acp j n2 pp-f n1, p-acp crd crd n2 p-acp np1, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vbds vvn p-acp d n2 p-acp av-dc cs crd crd n2, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1228 Page 568
10261 and every Age still grew worse and worse, till the Pope got into the Saddle, and every Age still grew Worse and Worse, till the Pope god into the Saddle, cc d n1 av vvd av-jc cc av-jc, c-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1228 Page 568
10262 and then that Pope was no body who could not think upon one trifle or other to be added to the Rituals of Worship: Till the Popish Worship came up to be what it is at this day, a mixture of Paganish, Jewish, and Christian Rites. And it is a very hard thing for any who readeth the Gospel, and then that Pope was no body who could not think upon one trifle or other to be added to the Rituals of Worship: Till the Popish Worship Come up to be what it is At this day, a mixture of Paganish, Jewish, and Christian Rites. And it is a very hard thing for any who readeth the Gospel, cc av d n1 vbds dx n1 r-crq vmd xx vvi p-acp crd n1 cc n-jn pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1: p-acp dt j n1 vvd a-acp pc-acp vbi r-crq pn31 vbz p-acp d n1, dt n1 pp-f vvb, jp, cc np1 n2. cc pn31 vbz dt av j n1 p-acp d r-crq vvz dt n1, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1228 Page 568
10263 and observeth Christ's Rules, and the Apostles Practice and Rules for Worship and Ordinances, to find any thing amongst them which hath upon it Christ and the Apostles Stamp and Impression. and observeth Christ's Rules, and the Apostles Practice and Rules for Worship and Ordinances, to find any thing among them which hath upon it christ and the Apostles Stamp and Impression. cc vvz npg1 n2, cc dt n2 n1 cc n2 p-acp vvb cc n2, pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp pno32 r-crq vhz p-acp pn31 np1 cc dt n2 vvb cc n1. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1228 Page 568
10264 8. In all times this hath been a temptation to sincere Professors, and many both Ministers and People, individual Believers and Churches, to deviate from the Divine Rule. 8. In all times this hath been a temptation to sincere Professors, and many both Ministers and People, Individu Believers and Churches, to deviate from the Divine Rule. crd p-acp d n2 d vhz vbn dt n1 p-acp j n2, cc d d n2 cc n1, j-jn n2 cc n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j-jn n1. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1229 Page 568
10265 Either the Commands of Superiours have prevailed, (as in Jeroboam 's time) it is laid to the charge of the Israelites, Hos. 5. 11. That they willingly followed the Commandment. Either the Commands of Superiors have prevailed, (as in Jeroboam is time) it is laid to the charge of the Israelites, Hos. 5. 11. That they willingly followed the Commandment. av-d dt vvz pp-f n2-jn vhb vvn, (c-acp p-acp np1 vbz n1) pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt np2, np1 crd crd cst pns32 av-j vvd dt n1. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1229 Page 568
10266 (It is like some not very willingly neither, but the more of their will was in it, the greater the guilt was, (It is like Some not very willingly neither, but the more of their will was in it, the greater the guilt was, (pn31 vbz av-j d xx av av-j av-d, cc-acp dt av-dc pp-f po32 n1 vbds p-acp pn31, dt jc dt n1 vbds, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1229 Page 568
10267 and they are chiefly blamed) so Micah 6. 16. The Statutes of Omri are kept. Or else the Example of their Leaders in Church or State have had the force of a Law upon them: and they Are chiefly blamed) so micah 6. 16. The Statutes of Omri Are kept. Or Else the Exampl of their Leaders in Church or State have had the force of a Law upon them: cc pns32 vbr av-jn vvn) av np1 crd crd dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr vvn. cc av dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 p-acp n1 cc n1 vhb vhn dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp pno32: (48) sermon (DIV2) 1229 Page 568
10268 Or the gaudry or specious pretences made for things introduced, have had a force upon them. Or the gaudery or specious pretences made for things introduced, have had a force upon them. cc dt n1 cc j n2 vvn p-acp n2 vvd, vhb vhn dt n1 p-acp pno32. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1229 Page 568
10269 Many things having as (the Apostle saith) a shew of Wisdom, and Will worship, Many things having as (the Apostle Says) a show of Wisdom, and Will worship, av-d n2 vhg a-acp (dt n1 vvz) dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vmb vvi, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1229 Page 568
10270 and a neglecting of the body. and a neglecting of the body. cc dt vvg pp-f dt n1. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1229 Page 568
10271 8. And lastly, When these things have happened, they have been the blackness and pollution of those Souls, 8. And lastly, When these things have happened, they have been the blackness and pollution of those Souls, crd cc ord, c-crq d n2 vhb vvn, pns32 vhb vbn dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n2, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1230 Page 568
10272 and those Churches that have been so far prevailed upon. and those Churches that have been so Far prevailed upon. cc d n2 cst vhb vbn av av-j vvn p-acp. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1230 Page 568
10273 Black and white in this case must be determined and adjudged from a strict adherence to, Black and white in this case must be determined and adjudged from a strict adherence to, j-jn cc j-jn p-acp d n1 vmb vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp dt j n1 p-acp, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1230 Page 568
10274 or a deviation from the Divine Rule. or a deviation from the Divine Rule. cc dt n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1230 Page 568
10275 Those that are brought over to such compliances, have discoloured themselves more or less, according to the degree wherein they have offended. Those that Are brought over to such compliances, have discoloured themselves more or less, according to the degree wherein they have offended. d cst vbr vvn a-acp p-acp d n2, vhb vvn px32 av-dc cc av-dc, vvg p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns32 vhb vvn. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1230 Page 569
10276 They have kept others Vineyards, but their own they have not kept. They have kept Others Vineyards, but their own they have not kept. pns32 vhb vvn ng2-jn n2, p-acp po32 d pns32 vhb xx vvn. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1230 Page 569
10277 The trust which their Lord and Master committed to them, as to the Ordinances of Worship, they have not kept. 1. These things bring a blackness and unloveliness upon the Soul, The trust which their Lord and Master committed to them, as to the Ordinances of Worship, they have not kept. 1. These things bring a blackness and unloveliness upon the Soul, dt n1 r-crq po32 n1 cc n1 vvn p-acp pno32, c-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, pns32 vhb xx vvn. crd np1 n2 vvb dt n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1230 Page 569
10278 or upon a Church in the Eyes of God, and of Jesus Christ. or upon a Church in the Eyes of God, and of jesus christ. cc p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, cc pp-f np1 np1. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1230 Page 569
10279 He may not presently give them a Bill of Divorce, and say unto them, they are not his People, He may not presently give them a Bill of Divorce, and say unto them, they Are not his People, pns31 vmb xx av-j vvi pno32 dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vvb p-acp pno32, pns32 vbr xx po31 n1, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1230 Page 569
10280 but he looks upon them with an ill Eye, as a speckled Bird, Jer. 12. 9. Mine Inheritance (saith God) is become unto me as a speckled Bird; but he looks upon them with an ill Eye, as a speckled Bird, Jer. 12. 9. Mine Inheritance (Says God) is become unto me as a speckled Bird; cc-acp pns31 vvz p-acp pno32 p-acp dt j-jn n1, c-acp dt j-vvg n1, np1 crd crd po11 n1 (vvz np1) vbz vvn p-acp pno11 p-acp dt j-vvg n1; (48) sermon (DIV2) 1230 Page 569
10281 they kept something of Divine impressions and institutions, but they were speckled; they had some colours fetched from the Moabites, and Ammonites, and Philistins, &c. It is his will that those who worship him, should worship him according to his will, in Spirit, and in Truth (such the Father seeketh to worship him) now these things spoil the truth of Divine Worship (which must be measured from a Divine Institution:) And they spoil the spirituality of it, reducing Carnal Ordinances, and setting them up instead of the Spiritual Worship of God. they kept something of Divine impressions and institutions, but they were speckled; they had Some colours fetched from the Moabites, and Ammonites, and philistines, etc. It is his will that those who worship him, should worship him according to his will, in Spirit, and in Truth (such the Father seeks to worship him) now these things spoil the truth of Divine Worship (which must be measured from a Divine Institution:) And they spoil the spirituality of it, reducing Carnal Ordinances, and setting them up instead of the Spiritual Worship of God. pns32 vvd pi pp-f j-jn n2 cc n2, cc-acp pns32 vbdr j-vvg; pns32 vhd d n2 vvn p-acp dt np2, cc np2, cc njp2, av pn31 vbz po31 n1 cst d r-crq vvb pno31, vmd vvi pno31 vvg p-acp po31 n1, p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1 (d dt n1 vvz pc-acp vvi pno31) av d n2 vvi dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1 (r-crq vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1:) cc pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f pn31, vvg j n2, cc vvg pno32 a-acp av pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1230 Page 569
10282 Such indeed the Jews had for a time, as you read, Heb. 9. 10. but they were to hold no longer, Such indeed the jews had for a time, as you read, Hebrew 9. 10. but they were to hold no longer, d av dt np2 vhd p-acp dt n1, c-acp pn22 vvb, np1 crd crd p-acp pns32 vbdr pc-acp vvi av-dx av-jc, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1230 Page 569
10283 than until the time of Reformation. than until the time of Reformation. cs p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1230 Page 569
10284 The Gospelworship was to be exclusive, not only of Ordinances that were typical, prefiguring a better and most excellent Sacrifice and Service, which were fulfilled the Antitypes being come, The Gospelworship was to be exclusive, not only of Ordinances that were typical, prefiguring a better and most excellent Sacrifice and Service, which were fulfilled the Antitypes being come, dt n1 vbds pc-acp vbi j, xx av-j pp-f n2 cst vbdr j, vvg dt jc cc av-ds j n1 cc n1, r-crq vbdr vvn dt n2 vbg vvn, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1230 Page 569
10285 but it was also exclusive of Carnal Ordinances, such as were pleasing and gratifying to the flesh and outward man. but it was also exclusive of Carnal Ordinances, such as were pleasing and gratifying to the Flesh and outward man. cc-acp pn31 vbds av j pp-f j n2, d c-acp vbdr vvg cc vvg p-acp dt n1 cc j n1. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1230 Page 569
10286 The Worship of God according to Christ's Institution, was to be more reasonable, plain and spiritual. 2. Nay, Errours in the matters of the Worship of God, do not only defile, The Worship of God according to Christ's Institution, was to be more reasonable, plain and spiritual. 2. Nay, Errors in the matters of the Worship of God, do not only defile, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp npg1 n1, vbds pc-acp vbi av-dc j, j cc j. crd uh-x, n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, vdb xx av-j vvi, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1230 Page 569
10287 and make the Soul guilty, but exceeding guilty. and make the Soul guilty, but exceeding guilty. cc vvi dt n1 j, cc-acp vvg j. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1230 Page 569
10288 Errours of Worship look like controulments of the Divine Wisdom, who sent his Son, and his Apostles to establish a Rule of Worship. Errors of Worship look like controulments of the Divine Wisdom, who sent his Son, and his Apostles to establish a Rule of Worship. n2 pp-f n1 vvb av-j n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1, r-crq vvd po31 n1, cc po31 n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1230 Page 569
10289 These additaments speak the Establisht Rule imperfect, for otherwise they must be idle and superfluous, nothing of which nature is to be admitted in so grave and sacred an action. These additaments speak the Established Rule imperfect, for otherwise they must be idle and superfluous, nothing of which nature is to be admitted in so grave and sacred an actium. np1 n2 vvb dt vvn n1 j, c-acp av pns32 vmb vbi j cc j, pix pp-f r-crq n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp av j cc j dt n1. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1230 Page 569
10290 The Assertion of the Divine Rule as not perfect in the matter of Worship, reflecteth upon our Saviour either as not knowing what it is that in worship would be most acceptable to his Father, The Assertion of the Divine Rule as not perfect in the matter of Worship, reflecteth upon our Saviour either as not knowing what it is that in worship would be most acceptable to his Father, dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 c-acp xx j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvz p-acp po12 n1 av-d p-acp xx vvg r-crq pn31 vbz cst p-acp n1 vmd vbi av-ds j p-acp po31 n1, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1230 Page 569
10291 or as not faithful in the House of God. or as not faithful in the House of God. cc c-acp xx j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1230 Page 569
10292 Or finally, as carelesly leaving things of that nature to the wills and fancies of men, Or finally, as carelessly leaving things of that nature to the wills and fancies of men, cc av-j, c-acp av-j vvg n2 pp-f d n1 p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n2, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1230 Page 569
10293 as whose wildness even from the beginning of the world to that time, had shewed it self in nothing more. as whose wildness even from the beginning of the world to that time, had showed it self in nothing more. p-acp rg-crq n1 av p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n1, vhd vvn pn31 n1 p-acp pix av-dc. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1230 Page 569
10294 But besides, how can we better measure the greatness of any guilt, than by the Revelations of God's will and wrath against it, and in reference to it. But beside, how can we better measure the greatness of any guilt, than by the Revelations of God's will and wrath against it, and in Referente to it. p-acp a-acp, q-crq vmb pns12 av-jc vvi dt n1 pp-f d n1, cs p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1 cc n1 p-acp pn31, cc p-acp n1 p-acp pn31. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1230 Page 570
10295 If you observe the Old Testament throughout from the time of the Israelites coming out of Egypt, to their coming out of Babylon, you fhall find the will of God fully revealed against no one sin, If you observe the Old Testament throughout from the time of the Israelites coming out of Egypt, to their coming out of Babylon, you fhall find the will of God Fully revealed against no one since, cs pn22 vvb dt j n1 a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt np1 vvg av pp-f np1, p-acp po32 vvg av pp-f np1, pn22 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 av-j vvn p-acp dx crd n1, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1230 Page 570
10296 or kind of sin like this of corruption, and faileurs in the matter of his Worship, or kind of since like this of corruption, and faileurs in the matter of his Worship, cc n1 pp-f n1 av-j d pp-f n1, cc fw-fr p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1230 Page 570
10297 so as such Souls must needs be black in the Eyes of Christ, because guilty, and that not in an ordinary degree. so as such Souls must needs be black in the Eyes of christ, Because guilty, and that not in an ordinary degree. av c-acp d n2 vmb av vbi j-jn p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, c-acp j, cc cst xx p-acp dt j n1. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1230 Page 570
10298 2. Hence also these things have made them black in the Eyes of the sincerer part of Christians. 2. Hence also these things have made them black in the Eyes of the sincerer part of Christians. crd av av d n2 vhb vvn pno32 j-jn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 n1 pp-f np1. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1231 Page 570
10299 Thus doubtless were the Israelites in Jeroboam's time, not only to the men of Judah, who adhered to the true Worship of God, Thus doubtless were the Israelites in Jeroboam's time, not only to the men of Judah, who adhered to the true Worship of God, av av-j vbdr dt np1 p-acp npg1 n1, xx av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, r-crq vvd p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1231 Page 570
10300 and the sincerer part of the Ten Tribes, who left them, and came to Hierusalem to worship: But the generality of the Israelites in Ahab 's times, in the sight of Elijah, and those seven thousand whom God told Elijah, he had at that time in Israel, who had not bowed their knee to Baal, nor kissed him with their lips. and the sincerer part of the Ten Tribes, who left them, and Come to Jerusalem to worship: But the generality of the Israelites in Ahab is times, in the sighed of Elijah, and those seven thousand whom God told Elijah, he had At that time in Israel, who had not bowed their knee to Baal, nor kissed him with their lips. cc dt n1 n1 pp-f dt crd n2, r-crq vvd pno32, cc vvd p-acp np1 p-acp n1: p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt np1 p-acp np1 vbz n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc d crd crd r-crq np1 vvd np1, pns31 vhd p-acp d n1 p-acp np1, r-crq vhd xx vvd po32 n1 p-acp np1, ccx vvd pno31 p-acp po32 n2. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1231 Page 570
10301 The Use of this will be very short; only warning us to be very tender in this point; The Use of this will be very short; only warning us to be very tender in this point; dt n1 pp-f d vmb vbi av j; j vvg pno12 pc-acp vbi av j p-acp d n1; (48) sermon (DIV2) 1232 Page 570
10302 very careful of having to do with these Vineyards. very careful of having to do with these Vineyards. av j pp-f vhg pc-acp vdi p-acp d n2. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1232 Page 570
10303 It is inconsistent with the keeping of our own, the things which God hath committed to our trust. It is inconsistent with the keeping of our own, the things which God hath committed to our trust. pn31 vbz j p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po12 d, dt n2 r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp po12 n1. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1232 Page 570
10304 It renders Churches, and particular Souls also black. It is an abatement to our beauty and comeliness. It renders Churches, and particular Souls also black. It is an abatement to our beauty and comeliness. pn31 vvz n2, cc j n2 av j-jn. pn31 vbz dt n1 p-acp po12 n1 cc n1. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1232 Page 570
10305 These things are spots in our beauty, shadows to our glory. Nothing more offendeth the Eyes of the Divine Glory; These things Are spots in our beauty, shadows to our glory. Nothing more offends the Eyes of the Divine Glory; np1 n2 vbr n2 p-acp po12 n1, n2 p-acp po12 n1. pix av-dc vvz dt n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1; (48) sermon (DIV2) 1232 Page 570
10306 nothing more provoketh the Lord to jealousie. nothing more provokes the Lord to jealousy. pix av-dc vvz dt n1 p-acp n1. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1232 Page 570
10307 To those who consideringly read the History of the Jewish Church recorded in the Old Testament, nothing need be added upon this Argument. To those who consideringly read the History of the Jewish Church recorded in the Old Testament, nothing need be added upon this Argument. p-acp d r-crq av-vvg vvi dt n1 pp-f dt jp n1 vvn p-acp dt j n1, pix vvb vbi vvn p-acp d n1. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1232 Page 570
10308 I come now to the second sense of these words, to which I told you I more inclined to. I come now to the second sense of these words, to which I told you I more inclined to. pns11 vvb av p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f d n2, p-acp r-crq pns11 vvd pn22 pns11 av-dc vvn p-acp. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1232 Page 570
10309 From whence the Proposition is this; From whence the Proposition is this; p-acp c-crq dt n1 vbz d; (48) sermon (DIV2) 1232 Page 570
10310 Prop. That great intanglements in secular affairs will make the Spouse of Christ to appear black. Demas did once appear white; Prop. That great entanglements in secular affairs will make the Spouse of christ to appear black. Demas did once appear white; np1 cst j n2 p-acp j n2 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi j-jn. np1 vdd a-acp vvi j-jn; (48) sermon (DIV2) 1233 Page 570
10311 twice you have an honourable mention of him, Col. 4. 14. Luke the beloved Physician, and Demas salute you. He is reckoned amongst Paul's fellow-labourers, Philemon, v. 24. but the world made him black, 2 Tim. 4. 10. Demas (saith the Apostle) hath forsaken us, and imbraced the present world. twice you have an honourable mention of him, Col. 4. 14. Luke the Beloved physician, and Demas salute you. He is reckoned among Paul's Fellow-labourers, Philemon, v. 24. but the world made him black, 2 Tim. 4. 10. Demas (Says the Apostle) hath forsaken us, and embraced the present world. av pn22 vhb dt j n1 pp-f pno31, np1 crd crd np1 dt j-vvn n1, cc np1 vvb pn22. pns31 vbz vvn p-acp npg1 n2, np1, n1 crd p-acp dt n1 vvd pno31 j-jn, crd np1 crd crd np1 (vvz dt n1) vhz vvn pno12, cc vvd dt j n1. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1234 Page 570
10312 Martha was doubtless white, in her Lord's Eyes, yet being cumbred about many things, she appeared something black. Mary had chosen the better part, Luk. 38. 40, 41. The Apostles left their Nets when they followed Christ: When therefore one askt leave of our Saviour before he followed him, to go and bury his dead; Christ replied, Let the dead bury the dead, follow thou me. Martha was doubtless white, in her Lord's Eyes, yet being cumbered about many things, she appeared something black. Mary had chosen the better part, Luk. 38. 40, 41. The Apostles left their Nets when they followed christ: When Therefore one asked leave of our Saviour before he followed him, to go and bury his dead; christ replied, Let the dead bury the dead, follow thou me. np1 vbds av-j j-jn, p-acp po31 ng1 n2, av vbg vvn p-acp d n2, pns31 vvd pi j-jn. np1 vhd vvn dt jc n1, np1 crd crd, crd dt n2 vvd po32 n2 c-crq pns32 vvd np1: c-crq av crd vvn n1 pp-f po12 n1 c-acp pns31 vvd pno31, pc-acp vvi cc vvi po31 j; np1 vvd, vvb dt j vvi dt j, vvb pns21 pno11. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1234 Page 570
10313 You know the excuses those made, Matth. 22. that were invited to the Marriage Feast; one had bought a Farm, another had bought five yoke of Oxen. Our Saviour hath determined, Matth. 6. 24. No man can serve two Masters, You know the excuses those made, Matthew 22. that were invited to the Marriage Feast; one had bought a Farm, Another had bought five yoke of Oxen. Our Saviour hath determined, Matthew 6. 24. No man can serve two Masters, pn22 vvb dt n2 d vvd, np1 crd cst vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1 n1; crd vhd vvn dt n1, j-jn vhd vvn crd n1 pp-f np1 po12 n1 vhz vvn, np1 crd crd dx n1 vmb vvi crd n2, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1234 Page 571
10314 but either he will cleave to the one, and neglect the other; or neglect the one, and be overcareful for the other. but either he will cleave to the one, and neglect the other; or neglect the one, and be overcareful for the other. cc-acp av-d pns31 vmb vvi p-acp dt pi, cc vvi dt j-jn; cc vvb dt crd, cc vbi j p-acp dt n-jn. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1234 Page 571
10315 What need we any Scripture in the case; shew me that man or woman that is intangled in a multitude of worldly affairs, What need we any Scripture in the case; show me that man or woman that is entangled in a multitude of worldly affairs, q-crq vvb pns12 d n1 p-acp dt n1; vvb pno11 d n1 cc n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1234 Page 571
10316 and hath not lost something of his beauty (if he or she ever had any) as to the power and practice of Religion & Holiness. and hath not lost something of his beauty (if he or she ever had any) as to the power and practice of Religion & Holiness. cc vhz xx vvn pi pp-f po31 n1 (cs pns31 cc pns31 av vhd d) p-acp p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1234 Page 571
10317 But it will be demonstratively clear to us, if we consider either how much of our time the world will take up, But it will be demonstratively clear to us, if we Consider either how much of our time the world will take up, p-acp pn31 vmb vbi av-j j p-acp pno12, cs pns12 vvb av-d c-crq d pp-f po12 n1 dt n1 vmb vvi a-acp, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1234 Page 571
10318 or how much of our strength and spirits, how it will distract and divide us; or how much of our strength and spirits, how it will distract and divide us; cc c-crq d pp-f po12 n1 cc n2, c-crq pn31 vmb vvi cc vvi pno12; (48) sermon (DIV2) 1234 Page 571
10319 how much it will allure and intice us, or to how many scandals it will expose us. how much it will allure and entice us, or to how many scandals it will expose us. c-crq d pn31 vmb vvi cc vvi pno12, cc p-acp c-crq d n2 pn31 vmb vvi pno12. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1234 Page 571
10320 Of all these I shall speak a word or two. Of all these I shall speak a word or two. pp-f d d pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 cc crd. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1234 Page 571
10321 1. I say first, if we consider how much of our time worldly occasions take up. 1. I say First, if we Consider how much of our time worldly occasions take up. crd pns11 vvb ord, cs pns12 vvb c-crq d pp-f po12 n1 j n2 vvb a-acp. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1235 Page 571
10322 All humane actions require time as well as place. There is no religious action, but requireth time, All humane actions require time as well as place. There is no religious actium, but requires time, d j n2 vvb n1 c-acp av c-acp n1. pc-acp vbz dx j n1, cc-acp vvz n1, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1235 Page 571
10323 and the more time is spent in our worldly employments, the less must, or can be spent in religious duties, the more our intanglements are in secular affairs, the less time we must spend in the acts of our more immediate homage to God; and the more time is spent in our worldly employments, the less must, or can be spent in religious duties, the more our entanglements Are in secular affairs, the less time we must spend in the acts of our more immediate homage to God; cc dt av-dc n1 vbz vvn p-acp po12 j n2, dt av-dc vmb, cc vmb vbi vvn p-acp j n2, dt av-dc po12 n2 vbr p-acp j n2, dt av-dc n1 pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 av-dc j n1 p-acp np1; (48) sermon (DIV2) 1235 Page 571
10324 Alass, how little time hath he who is much imployed in the world, for reading, hearing, praying, Alas, how little time hath he who is much employed in the world, for reading, hearing, praying, uh, c-crq j n1 vhz pns31 r-crq vbz av-d vvn p-acp dt n1, p-acp vvg, vvg, vvg, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1235 Page 571
10325 for any religious service, and this is the ordinary plea that men make for the non-performance of them, they have no time to read the Scriptures, for any religious service, and this is the ordinary plea that men make for the non-performance of them, they have no time to read the Scriptures, c-acp d j n1, cc d vbz dt j n1 cst n2 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32, pns32 vhb dx n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1235 Page 571
10326 or to pray in their Families, or to instruct them, or to hear the Word, or to imploy their thoughts upon spiritual things. or to pray in their Families, or to instruct them, or to hear the Word, or to employ their thoughts upon spiritual things. cc pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n2, cc pc-acp vvi pno32, cc pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp j n2. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1235 Page 571
10327 Solomon saith of the covetous man, that the multitude of his riches will not let him sleep. Solomon Says of the covetous man, that the multitude of his riches will not let him sleep. np1 vvz pp-f dt j n1, cst dt n1 pp-f po31 n2 vmb xx vvi pno31 vvi. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1235 Page 571
10328 It may be said of others, the multitude of their businesses will not let them pray, It may be said of Others, the multitude of their businesses will not let them pray, pn31 vmb vbi vvn pp-f n2-jn, dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 vmb xx vvi pno32 vvi, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1235 Page 571
10329 or keep up any course of Religion in their Families, it suffers but a few to spend the Lords Sabbath as they ought to do, they are so far from sparing God any of their own time, that they are more ready to steal his time, or keep up any course of Religion in their Families, it suffers but a few to spend the lords Sabbath as they ought to do, they Are so Far from sparing God any of their own time, that they Are more ready to steal his time, cc vvb a-acp d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po32 n2, pn31 vvz p-acp dt d pc-acp vvi dt n2 n1 c-acp pns32 vmd pc-acp vdi, pns32 vbr av av-j p-acp vvg np1 d pp-f po32 d n1, cst pns32 vbr av-dc j pc-acp vvi po31 n1, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1235 Page 571
10330 though it be but one day of seven. though it be but one day of seven. cs pn31 vbb p-acp crd n1 pp-f crd. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1235 Page 571
10331 2. Secondly, Worldly businesses do not only take up much of our time, but also much of 〈 ◊ 〉 spirits and strength, God doth not only require our love, and such acts of homage in testification of our love as he hath prescribed, 2. Secondly, Worldly businesses do not only take up much of our time, but also much of 〈 ◊ 〉 spirits and strength, God does not only require our love, and such acts of homage in testification of our love as he hath prescribed, crd ord, j n2 vdb xx av-j vvi a-acp d pp-f po12 n1, cc-acp av d pp-f 〈 sy 〉 n2 cc n1, np1 vdz xx av-j vvi po12 vvi, cc d n2 pp-f n1 p-acp n1 pp-f po12 n1 c-acp pns31 vhz vvn, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1236 Page 571
10332 but also that we should love him, and do those acts with all our hearts, with all our might, and strength; but also that we should love him, and do those acts with all our hearts, with all our might, and strength; cc-acp av cst pns12 vmd vvi pno31, cc vdb d n2 p-acp d po12 n2, p-acp d po12 n1, cc n1; (48) sermon (DIV2) 1236 Page 571
10333 and excess of worldly labour, and business, wasts our Spirits, takes away that might, and strength which we fhould spend in the service of God. and excess of worldly labour, and business, wasts our Spirits, Takes away that might, and strength which we fhould spend in the service of God. cc n1 pp-f j n1, cc n1, vvz po12 n2, vvz av d n1, cc n1 r-crq pns12 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1236 Page 571
10334 Ah what heartless, lifeless prayers, and religious duties are performed by men and women taken up with an undue proportion of secular imployments? Ah what heartless, Lifeless Prayers, and religious duties Are performed by men and women taken up with an undue proportion of secular employments? uh q-crq j, j n2, cc j n2 vbr vvn p-acp n2 cc n2 vvn a-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f j n2? (48) sermon (DIV2) 1236 Page 571
10335 3. Thirdly, They fill the head with a multitude of distractions, 1 Cor. 7. 35. The Apostle upon this account, v. 34. commendeth a single life to those to whom God had given that gift, 3. Thirdly, They fill the head with a multitude of distractions, 1 Cor. 7. 35. The Apostle upon this account, v. 34. commends a single life to those to whom God had given that gift, crd ord, pns32 vvb dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, vvn np1 crd crd dt n1 p-acp d n1, n1 crd vvz dt j n1 p-acp d p-acp ro-crq np1 vhd vvn d n1, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1237 Page 572
10336 for, saith he, The unmarried Woman careth for the things of the Lord, that she may be holy, both in Body and Spirit: for, Says he, The unmarried Woman Careth for the things of the Lord, that she may be holy, both in Body and Spirit: c-acp, vvz pns31, dt j n1 vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cst pns31 vmb vbi j, av-d p-acp n1 cc n1: (48) sermon (DIV2) 1237 Page 572
10337 but the married Woman careth for the things of the World, that she may please her Husband. but the married Woman Careth for the things of the World, that she may please her Husband. cc-acp dt j-vvn n1 vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cst pns31 vmb vvi po31 n1. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1237 Page 572
10338 And this (saith he) I speak to you for your own profit, not that I might cast a snare upon you, And this (Says he) I speak to you for your own profit, not that I might cast a snare upon you, cc d (vvz pns31) pns11 vvb p-acp pn22 p-acp po22 d n1, xx cst pns11 vmd vvi dt n1 p-acp pn22, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1237 Page 572
10339 but for that which is comely, and that you may attend upon the Lord, without distraction. but for that which is comely, and that you may attend upon the Lord, without distraction. cc-acp p-acp d r-crq vbz j, cc cst pn22 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, p-acp n1. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1237 Page 572
10340 Distractions in religious services, though they appear not to the world, yet really are the blackness of the Soul, Distractions in religious services, though they appear not to the world, yet really Are the blackness of the Soul, n2 p-acp j n2, cs pns32 vvb xx p-acp dt n1, av av-j vbr dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1237 Page 572
10341 and it is our duty (as much as in us lyeth) to serve the Lord with the greatest attention of our thoughts, and it is our duty (as much as in us lies) to serve the Lord with the greatest attention of our thoughts, cc pn31 vbz po12 n1 (c-acp d c-acp p-acp pno12 vvz) pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt js n1 pp-f po12 n2, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1237 Page 572
10342 and with as few distractions as we can; and with as few distractions as we can; cc p-acp p-acp d n2 c-acp pns12 vmb; (48) sermon (DIV2) 1237 Page 572
10343 now the more we are incumbred with secular affairs, the greater we shall find our distractions in the service of God. now the more we Are encumbered with secular affairs, the greater we shall find our distractions in the service of God. av dt av-dc pns12 vbr vvn p-acp j n2, dt jc pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1237 Page 572
10344 For, as it is upon the ringing of a Bell, though the man's hand be off the Rope, For, as it is upon the ringing of a Bell, though the Man's hand be off the Rope, p-acp, c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1, cs dt ng1 n1 vbb a-acp dt n1, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1237 Page 572
10345 and the Bell begins to be still, yet for some time we shall discern a din in the sides of the Bell, caused from its former motion and agitation: and the Bell begins to be still, yet for Some time we shall discern a din in the sides of the Bell, caused from its former motion and agitation: cc dt n1 vvz pc-acp vbi av, av p-acp d n1 pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, vvd p-acp po31 j n1 cc n1: (48) sermon (DIV2) 1237 Page 572
10346 So will every observing Christian find, that when his hand is off his secular business, yet his head will for some time be working upon it; So will every observing Christian find, that when his hand is off his secular business, yet his head will for Some time be working upon it; av vmb d vvg np1 vvi, cst c-crq po31 n1 vbz p-acp po31 j n1, av po31 n1 vmb p-acp d n1 vbi vvg p-acp pn31; (48) sermon (DIV2) 1237 Page 572
10347 and this more especially sheweth a preparation of heart necessary for those in particular, who are much imployed in worldly business, and this more especially shows a preparation of heart necessary for those in particular, who Are much employed in worldly business, cc d dc av-j vvz dt n1 pp-f n1 j p-acp d p-acp j, r-crq vbr d vvn p-acp j n1, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1237 Page 572
10348 before they draw nigh to God in the Solemn Duties of his Worship, that the noise of their secular affairs may be out of their heads, before they draw High to God in the Solemn Duties of his Worship, that the noise of their secular affairs may be out of their Heads, c-acp pns32 vvb av-j p-acp np1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po31 n1, cst dt n1 pp-f po32 j n2 vmb vbi av pp-f po32 n2, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1237 Page 572
10349 and they may serve the Lord without distractions, and not be like to the People, whom God complaineth of, Ezek. 33. 31. They said come, and let us go and hear the Word of the Lord. and they may serve the Lord without distractions, and not be like to the People, whom God Complaineth of, Ezekiel 33. 31. They said come, and let us go and hear the Word of the Lord. cc pns32 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp n2, cc xx vbi av-j p-acp dt n1, ro-crq np1 vvz pp-f, np1 crd crd pns32 vvd vvi, cc vvb pno12 vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1237 Page 572
10350 And (saith God) they come unto thee as the People cometh, and sit before thee as my People, And (Says God) they come unto thee as the People comes, and fit before thee as my People, cc (vvz np1) pns32 vvb p-acp pno21 p-acp dt n1 vvz, cc vvi p-acp pno21 p-acp po11 n1, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1237 Page 572
10351 and they hear thy words, but they will not do them; for with their mouths they shew much love, but their heart goeth after their covetousness. and they hear thy words, but they will not do them; for with their mouths they show much love, but their heart Goes After their covetousness. cc pns32 vvb po21 n2, cc-acp pns32 vmb xx vdi pno32; c-acp p-acp po32 n2 pns32 vvb d n1, cc-acp po32 n1 vvz p-acp po32 n1. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1237 Page 572
10352 Christ (in the Parable of the Sower) compareth some hearers of the Word to the ground that received the Seed amongst Thorns, the cares of the world, christ (in the Parable of the Sour) compareth Some hearers of the Word to the ground that received the Seed among Thorns, the Cares of the world, np1 (p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j) vvz d n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cst vvd dt n1 p-acp n2, dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1237 Page 572
10353 and the deceitfulness of riches choked the Word, and made it become unfruitful. and the deceitfulness of riches choked the Word, and made it become unfruitful. cc dt n1 pp-f n2 vvn dt n1, cc vvd pn31 vvi j. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1237 Page 572
10354 It is a great blackness of a Christian, not to have his heart with God in Religious Services, It is a great blackness of a Christian, not to have his heart with God in Religious Services, pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt njp, xx pc-acp vhi po31 n1 p-acp np1 p-acp j n2, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1237 Page 572
10355 so as the Lord (as the Prophet expresseth it) is nigh in his mouth, so as the Lord (as the Prophet Expresses it) is High in his Mouth, av c-acp dt n1 (c-acp dt n1 vvz pn31) vbz av-j p-acp po31 n1, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1237 Page 572
10356 and far from his reins, and it is a blackness that will cover the face of every man and woman that converseth too much with the world. and Far from his reins, and it is a blackness that will cover the face of every man and woman that Converseth too much with the world. cc av-j p-acp po31 n2, cc pn31 vbz dt n1 cst vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f d n1 cc n1 cst vvz av av-d p-acp dt n1. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1237 Page 572
10357 Paul therefore rightly adviseth the Corinthians, that they should use the world in a careless manner, that those that rejoyced in the affluences of it, should be as if they rejoyced not, and those that bought, as if they possessed not, and those that used the world, as not abusing it. Paul Therefore rightly adviseth the Corinthians, that they should use the world in a careless manner, that those that rejoiced in the affluences of it, should be as if they rejoiced not, and those that bought, as if they possessed not, and those that used the world, as not abusing it. np1 av av-jn vvz dt np1, cst pns32 vmd vvi dt n1 p-acp dt j n1, cst d d vvd p-acp dt n2 pp-f pn31, vmd vbi c-acp cs pns32 vvd xx, cc d cst vvd, c-acp cs pns32 vvd xx, cc d cst vvd dt n1, c-acp xx vvg pn31. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1237 Page 573
10358 But (saith he) I would have you without carefulness, 1 Cor. 7. 30, 31, 32. But (Says he) I would have you without carefulness, 1 Cor. 7. 30, 31, 32. p-acp (vvz pns31) pns11 vmd vhi pn22 p-acp n1, crd np1 crd crd, crd, crd (48) sermon (DIV2) 1237 Page 573
10359 4. Worldly imployments have often an ill influence upon Christians, to intice, and allure them to sin, not only by omissions of duty, 4. Worldly employments have often an ill influence upon Christians, to entice, and allure them to since, not only by omissions of duty, crd j n2 vhb av dt j-jn n1 p-acp np1, p-acp vvb, cc vvi pno32 p-acp n1, xx av-j p-acp n2 pp-f n1, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1238 Page 573
10360 but by the commissions of things which are contrary to their duty, there is a sensible sweetness in worldly enjoyments, but by the commissions of things which Are contrary to their duty, there is a sensible sweetness in worldly enjoyments, cc-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 r-crq vbr j-jn p-acp po32 n1, pc-acp vbz dt j n1 p-acp j n2, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1238 Page 573
10361 and those are the product of worldly business and imployment. The Devil baiteth all his Hooks with some piece of the World or other. and those Are the product of worldly business and employment. The devil baiteth all his Hooks with Some piece of the World or other. cc d vbr dt n1 pp-f j n1 cc n1. dt n1 vvz d po31 n2 p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n-jn. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1238 Page 573
10362 Some with the sensibly sweet part of it, some with the gay, and splendid part of it, some with the richer, some with the sensibly sweet part of it, Some with the gay, and splendid part of it, Some with the Richer, d p-acp dt av-j j n1 pp-f pn31, d p-acp dt j, cc j n1 pp-f pn31, d p-acp dt jc, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1238 Page 573
10363 and more profitable part of it. and more profitable part of it. cc av-dc j n1 pp-f pn31. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1238 Page 573
10364 It is an hard thing for Christians to keep Vineyards, and not drink some of that intoxicating Wine which is the fruit of them. It is an hard thing for Christians to keep Vineyards, and not drink Some of that intoxicating Wine which is the fruit of them. pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi n2, cc xx vvi d pp-f d j-vvg n1 r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f pno32. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1238 Page 573
10365 When Samuel gave up his account as a Judge, in 1 Sam. 12. 3. Behold (saith he) here I am, witness against me before the Lord — whose Ox have I taken, When Samuel gave up his account as a Judge, in 1 Sam. 12. 3. Behold (Says he) Here I am, witness against me before the Lord — whose Ox have I taken, c-crq np1 vvd a-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp crd np1 crd crd vvb (vvz pns31) av pns11 vbm, vvb p-acp pno11 p-acp dt n1 — rg-crq n1 vhb pns11 vvn, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1238 Page 573
10366 or whose Ass have I taken, or whom have I defrauded, whom have I oppressed, or whose Ass have I taken, or whom have I defrauded, whom have I oppressed, cc rg-crq n1 vhb pns11 vvn, cc qo-crq vhb pns11 vvd, r-crq vhb pns11 vvn, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1238 Page 573
10367 or of whose hand have I received any bribe? Paul in like manner thus acquitteth himself to the Church of Ephesus, Acts 20. 33. I have coveted no Mans Silver, or Gold, or Apparel. or of whose hand have I received any bribe? Paul in like manner thus acquitteth himself to the Church of Ephesus, Acts 20. 33. I have coveted no men Silver, or Gold, or Apparel. cc pp-f r-crq n1 vhb pns11 vvn d n1? np1 p-acp j n1 av vvz px31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, n2 crd crd pns11 vhb vvn dx ng1 n1, cc n1, cc n1. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1238 Page 573
10368 But shew me the Man or Woman that hath been much incumbred with worldly affairs, and can say; But show me the Man or Woman that hath been much encumbered with worldly affairs, and can say; p-acp vvi pno11 dt n1 cc n1 cst vhz vbn av-d vvn p-acp j n2, cc vmb vvi; (48) sermon (DIV2) 1238 Page 573
10369 I have coveted no Mans House, or Land, or Silver, or Gold; or that can say; I have coveted no men House, or Land, or Silver, or Gold; or that can say; pns11 vhb vvn dx ng1 n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1; cc cst vmb vvi; (48) sermon (DIV2) 1238 Page 573
10370 To whom have I told a lie for my gain, or said it hath cost me so much, To whom have I told a lie for my gain, or said it hath cost me so much, p-acp ro-crq vhb pns11 vvn dt n1 p-acp po11 n1, cc vvd pn31 vhz vvn pno11 av av-d, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1238 Page 573
10371 when indeed it did not? Or whom have I done injustice to in a bargain? Commonly the best of the Market which such Christians have, is that of Zacheus, Luke 19. If I have taken any thing from any man by unjust dealings, I restore him fourfold. when indeed it did not? Or whom have I done injustice to in a bargain? Commonly the best of the Market which such Christians have, is that of Zacchaeus, Lycia 19. If I have taken any thing from any man by unjust dealings, I restore him fourfold. c-crq av pn31 vdd xx? cc qo-crq vhb pns11 vdn n1 p-acp p-acp dt n1? av-j dt js pp-f dt n1 r-crq d np1 vhi, vbz d pp-f np1, av crd cs pns11 vhb vvn d n1 p-acp d n1 p-acp j n2-vvg, pns11 vvb pno31 vvi. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1238 Page 573
10372 5. Lastly, A too great incumbrance with the world, leaves a blot upon Christians in the common repute of the world, if they escape real blots from it. 5. Lastly, A too great encumbrance with the world, leaves a blot upon Christians in the Common repute of the world, if they escape real blots from it. crd ord, dt av j n1 p-acp dt n1, vvz dt n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, cs pns32 vvb j n2 p-acp pn31. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1239 Page 573
10373 Holy Men in the Greek are called NONLATINALPHABET that is, men who are not Earthly, and the world expects it of such as profess to Religion and Godliness, that they should be persons looking for better Houses then those made of Clay, even an House in the Heavens not made with hands, Holy Men in the Greek Are called that is, men who Are not Earthly, and the world expects it of such as profess to Religion and Godliness, that they should be Persons looking for better Houses then those made of Clay, even an House in the Heavens not made with hands, j n2 p-acp dt jp vbr vvn cst vbz, n2 r-crq vbr xx j, cc dt n1 vvz pn31 pp-f d c-acp vvb p-acp n1 cc n1, cst pns32 vmd vbi n2 vvg p-acp j n2 av d vvn pp-f n1, av dt n1 p-acp dt n2 xx vvn p-acp n2, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1239 Page 573
10374 and for a better Country, and a more induring substance. Hence a too great pursuit of the world becometh a greater blot to Persons professing to an heavenly conversation, then unto others. and for a better Country, and a more enduring substance. Hence a too great pursuit of the world Becometh a greater blot to Persons professing to an heavenly Conversation, then unto Others. cc p-acp dt jc n1, cc dt dc vvg n1. av dt av j n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz dt jc n1 p-acp n2 vvg p-acp dt j n1, av p-acp n2-jn. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1239 Page 573
10375 Our conversation is in Heaven (saith the Apostle) NONLATINALPHABET, our trading and business is in Heaven. Our Conversation is in Heaven (Says the Apostle), our trading and business is in Heaven. po12 n1 vbz p-acp n1 (vvz dt n1), po12 n-vvg cc n1 vbz p-acp n1. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1239 Page 573
10376 I shall only add two or three words for application of this discourse. I shall only add two or three words for application of this discourse. pns11 vmb av-j vvi crd cc crd n2 p-acp n1 pp-f d n1. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1239 Page 573
10377 This in the first place, giveth us all an opportunity to bewail the disadvantage we have all received from the fall of Adam. This in the First place, gives us all an opportunity to bewail the disadvantage we have all received from the fallen of Adam. d p-acp dt ord n1, vvz pno12 d dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pns12 vhb d vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1240 Page 574
10378 It was a curse which upon the fall fell upon all the Posterity of Adam, Gen. 3. 19. In the sweat of thy face thou shalt eat thy Bread, till thou return to the ground. It was a curse which upon the fallen fell upon all the Posterity of Adam, Gen. 3. 19. In the sweat of thy face thou shalt eat thy Bred, till thou return to the ground. pn31 vbds dt n1 r-crq p-acp dt n1 vvd p-acp d dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 pns21 vm2 vvi po21 n1, c-acp pns21 vvb p-acp dt n1. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1240 Page 574
10379 I do not think that if man had continued in innocency, he should have lived idly, I do not think that if man had continued in innocency, he should have lived idly, pns11 vdb xx vvi cst cs n1 vhd vvn p-acp n1, pns31 vmd vhi vvn av-j, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1240 Page 574
10380 but Mercers opinion is very probable, his labour should rather have been for delight, then for necessity, but Mercers opinion is very probable, his labour should rather have been for delight, then for necessity, cc-acp ng1 n1 vbz av j, po31 n1 vmd av-c vhi vbn p-acp n1, av p-acp n1, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1240 Page 574
10381 or rather, his labour should not have been so great, as now it is; the Thorns and Thistles which the ground now naturally brings forth, and in the prevention, or rather, his labour should not have been so great, as now it is; the Thorns and Thistles which the ground now naturally brings forth, and in the prevention, cc av-c, po31 n1 vmd xx vhi vbn av j, c-acp av pn31 vbz; dt n2 cc n2 r-crq dt n1 av av-j vvz av, cc p-acp dt n1, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1240 Page 574
10382 and extirpation of which the labour of the Husbandman is so much, were clearly the effect of the curse upon the Earth, Gen. 3. 18. a lively-hood for the Sons of Men had doubtless been got at a cheaper rate, with lesser labour, and extirpation of which the labour of the Husbandman is so much, were clearly the Effect of the curse upon the Earth, Gen. 3. 18. a livelihood for the Sons of Men had doubtless been god At a cheaper rate, with lesser labour, cc n1 pp-f r-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz av av-d, vbdr av-j dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, np1 crd crd dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 vhd av-j vbn vvn p-acp dt jc n1, p-acp jc n1, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1240 Page 574
10383 and man had been at a great deal more liberty, and leisure for a communion with God, and man had been At a great deal more liberty, and leisure for a communion with God, cc n1 vhd vbn p-acp dt j n1 dc n1, cc n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1240 Page 574
10384 and have had more time for his immortal Soul, then his worldly occasions will now permit, or allow. and have had more time for his immortal Soul, then his worldly occasions will now permit, or allow. cc vhb vhn dc n1 p-acp po31 j n1, cs po31 j n2 vmb av vvi, cc vvi. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1240 Page 574
10385 This may be a profitable meditation for the poorer sort of Christians, whom the need of Bread for themselves, This may be a profitable meditation for the Poorer sort of Christians, whom the need of Bred for themselves, d vmb vbi dt j n1 p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f np1, ro-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp px32, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1240 Page 574
10386 and the want of a just provision for their Families, restrain from spending so much time in communion with God as they would, to sit down, and the want of a just provision for their Families, restrain from spending so much time in communion with God as they would, to fit down, cc dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp po32 n2, vvb p-acp vvg av d n1 p-acp n1 p-acp np1 c-acp pns32 vmd, pc-acp vvi a-acp, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1240 Page 574
10387 and think of the woful effect, and fruit of the sin of Adam, that first sin of man, which reduced the Sons and Daughters of men to these miserable necessities. and think of the woeful Effect, and fruit of the since of Adam, that First since of man, which reduced the Sons and Daughters of men to these miserable necessities. cc vvb pp-f dt j n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cst ord n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vvd dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n2 p-acp d j n2. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1240 Page 574
10388 Secondly, Observe from hence, what an advantage those have, whom the liberal hand of Divine Providence hath delivered from such a miserable servitude to secular affairs. Secondly, Observe from hence, what an advantage those have, whom the liberal hand of Divine Providence hath Delivered from such a miserable servitude to secular affairs. ord, vvb p-acp av, r-crq dt n1 d vhb, ro-crq dt j n1 pp-f j-jn n1 vhz vvn p-acp d dt j n1 p-acp j n2. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1241 Page 574
10389 If they will make themselves slaves, and drudges to the World, they may, but the Providence of God hath not put them upon any necessity so to do. If they will make themselves slaves, and drudges to the World, they may, but the Providence of God hath not put them upon any necessity so to do. cs pns32 vmb vvi px32 n2, cc n2 p-acp dt n1, pns32 vmb, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vhz xx vvn pno32 p-acp d n1 av pc-acp vdi. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1241 Page 574
10390 God hath given them Estates to live upon, Servants to toil for them. I will but offer two things to the consideration of these. God hath given them Estates to live upon, Servants to toil for them. I will but offer two things to the consideration of these. np1 vhz vvn pno32 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp, n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32. pns11 vmb cc-acp vvi crd n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1241 Page 574
10391 1. How inexcusable will you be if you do not keep your own Vineyards well? Your own Vineyards are your Souls, those immortal Substances, ordained to an Eternity, ennobled with Reason, 1. How inexcusable will you be if you do not keep your own Vineyards well? Your own Vineyards Are your Souls, those immortal Substances, ordained to an Eternity, ennobled with Reason, crd c-crq j vmb pn22 vbi cs pn22 vdb xx vvi po22 d n2 av? po22 d n2 vbr po22 n2, d j n2, vvn p-acp dt n1, vvn p-acp n1, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1242 Page 574
10392 and many gifts and faculties, by which, if you will, you may bring forth much fruit to the honour and glory of God; and many Gifts and faculties, by which, if you will, you may bring forth much fruit to the honour and glory of God; cc d n2 cc n2, p-acp r-crq, cs pn22 vmb, pn22 vmb vvi av d n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1; (48) sermon (DIV2) 1242 Page 574
10393 if now you be not found mighty in the Scriptures, much in reading, hearing, prayer, close in your walking with God, &c. You cannot plead that you want leisure: if now you be not found mighty in the Scriptures, much in reading, hearing, prayer, close in your walking with God, etc. You cannot plead that you want leisure: cs av pn22 vbb xx vvn j p-acp dt n2, av-d p-acp vvg, vvg, n1, av-j p-acp po22 n-vvg p-acp np1, av pn22 vmbx vvi cst pn22 vvb n1: (48) sermon (DIV2) 1242 Page 574
10394 A morning and evening Service God under the Law required, and in the same proportion doubtless under the Gospel, A morning and evening Service God under the Law required, and in the same proportion doubtless under the Gospel, dt n1 cc n1 n1 np1 p-acp dt n1 vvd, cc p-acp dt d n1 av-j p-acp dt n1, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1242 Page 574
10395 though not by way of Sacrifice properly so called. though not by Way of Sacrifice properly so called. cs xx p-acp n1 pp-f n1 av-j av vvn. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1242 Page 574
10396 I observe of David and Daniel, that they prayed thrice in a day, Psal 55. 17. Evening, and morning, and at noon will I pray, I observe of David and daniel, that they prayed thrice in a day, Psalm 55. 17. Evening, and morning, and At noon will I pray, pns11 vvb pp-f np1 cc np1, cst pns32 vvd av p-acp dt n1, np1 crd crd n1, cc n1, cc p-acp n1 vmb pns11 vvb, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1242 Page 574
10397 and cry aloud (saith David.) Of Daniel we read, Dan. 6. 10. that he kneeled three times a day, and cry aloud (Says David.) Of daniel we read, Dan. 6. 10. that he kneeled three times a day, cc vvb av (vvz np1.) pp-f np1 pns12 vvb, np1 crd crd d pns31 vvd crd n2 dt n1, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1242 Page 575
10398 and prayed, and gave thanks unto God, as he did before-time. They were both great men, and at more leisure than ordinary Jews. they considered this; and prayed, and gave thanks unto God, as he did beforetime. They were both great men, and At more leisure than ordinary jews. they considered this; cc vvd, cc vvd n2 p-acp np1, c-acp pns31 vdd n1. pns32 vbdr d j n2, cc p-acp dc n1 cs j np2. pns32 vvd d; (48) sermon (DIV2) 1242 Page 575
10399 and as God had doubled their portions, so they thought it reasonable in some measure to proportion their duties to their circumstances. and as God had doubled their portions, so they Thought it reasonable in Some measure to proportion their duties to their Circumstances. cc c-acp np1 vhd vvn po32 n2, av pns32 vvd pn31 j p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp po32 n2. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1242 Page 575
10400 2. Secondly, Consider how little you will have to say, if you so far intangle your selves in the world, 2. Secondly, Consider how little you will have to say, if you so Far entangle your selves in the world, crd ord, vvb c-crq av-j pn22 vmb vhi pc-acp vvi, cs pn22 av av-j vvi po22 n2 p-acp dt n1, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1243 Page 575
10401 as it becometh a snare to your Souls. as it Becometh a snare to your Souls. c-acp pn31 vvz dt n1 p-acp po22 n2. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1243 Page 575
10402 Who pitieth him that is burned, who for meer wantonness puts his finger in the fire? Hath God given us food and rayment? Jacob begged no more. Who Pitieth him that is burned, who for mere wantonness puts his finger in the fire? Hath God given us food and raiment? Jacob begged no more. r-crq vvz pno31 cst vbz vvn, r-crq p-acp j n1 vvz po31 n1 p-acp dt n1? vhz np1 vvn pno12 n1 cc n1? np1 vvd av-dx av-dc. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1243 Page 575
10403 The Apostle commandeth us, if we have so much, to be therewith content. It is an excellent Exhortation which the Apostle hath given, The Apostle commands us, if we have so much, to be therewith content. It is an excellent Exhortation which the Apostle hath given, dt n1 vvz pno12, cs pns12 vhb av av-d, pc-acp vbi av j. pn31 vbz dt j n1 r-crq dt n1 vhz vvn, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1243 Page 575
10404 and those are especially capable to receive to whom God hath given a plenty in this world, Heb, 13. 4. Let your conversation be without covetousness, and those Are especially capable to receive to whom God hath given a plenty in this world, Hebrew, 13. 4. Let your Conversation be without covetousness, cc d vbr av-j j pc-acp vvi p-acp ro-crq np1 vhz vvn dt n1 p-acp d n1, n1, crd crd vvb po22 n1 vbb p-acp n1, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1243 Page 575
10405 and be content with those things which you have, for God hath said, I will never leave nor forsake you. and be content with those things which you have, for God hath said, I will never leave nor forsake you. cc vbi j p-acp d n2 r-crq pn22 vhb, c-acp np1 vhz vvn, pns11 vmb av-x vvi ccx vvi pn22. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1243 Page 575
10406 Let this caution us all (in the last place) to take heed how we keep Vineyards; Let this caution us all (in the last place) to take heed how we keep Vineyards; vvb d n1 pno12 d (p-acp dt ord n1) pc-acp vvi n1 c-crq pns12 vvb n2; (48) sermon (DIV2) 1244 Page 575
10407 how we make our selves drudges and slaves to secular imployments. how we make our selves drudges and slaves to secular employments. c-crq pns12 vvb po12 n2 n2 cc n2 p-acp j n2. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1244 Page 575
10408 Take heed of such a Service to the world as is inconsistent with that duty and service which you owe unto God. Take heed of such a Service to the world as is inconsistent with that duty and service which you owe unto God. vvb n1 pp-f d dt n1 p-acp dt n1 c-acp vbz j p-acp d n1 cc n1 r-crq pn22 vvb p-acp np1. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1244 Page 575
10409 You cannot serve two Masters, you cannot serve God and Mammon. Suffer me to allude to that of the Apostle, 1 Cor. 5. 9, 10. I wrote (saith he) to you an Epistle, not to keep company with Fornicators, You cannot serve two Masters, you cannot serve God and Mammon. Suffer me to allude to that of the Apostle, 1 Cor. 5. 9, 10. I wrote (Says he) to you an Epistle, not to keep company with Fornicators, pn22 vmbx vvi crd n2, pn22 vmbx vvi np1 cc np1. vvb pno11 pc-acp vvi p-acp d pp-f dt n1, crd np1 crd crd, crd pns11 vvd (vvz pns31) p-acp pn22 dt n1, xx pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp n2, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1244 Page 575
10410 yet not altogether with the Fornicaters of this world, or with the Covetous, or the Extortioners, yet not altogether with the Fornicators of this world, or with the Covetous, or the Extortioners, av xx av p-acp dt np1 pp-f d n1, cc p-acp dt j, cc dt n2, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1244 Page 575
10411 or the Idolaters, for then you must go out of the world; or the Idolaters, for then you must go out of the world; cc dt n2, c-acp cs pn22 vmb vvi av pp-f dt n1; (48) sermon (DIV2) 1244 Page 575
10412 But now I have wrote to you, not to keep company, if any Brother, &c. I do but allude to the Text. Brethren, I have this day been speaking to you to have a care of medling with the world, But now I have wrote to you, not to keep company, if any Brother, etc. I do but allude to the Text. Brothers, I have this day been speaking to you to have a care of meddling with the world, cc-acp av pns11 vhb vvd p-acp pn22, xx pc-acp vvi n1, cs d n1, av pns11 vdb p-acp vvi p-acp dt np1 n2, pns11 vhb d n1 vbn vvg p-acp pn22 pc-acp vhi dt n1 pp-f vvg p-acp dt n1, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1244 Page 575
10413 because it wasts your time, spends your spirits, distracts your thoughts, allureth and inticeth you to the too much love of it, Because it wasts your time, spends your spirits, distracts your thoughts, Allureth and enticeth you to the too much love of it, c-acp pn31 vvz po22 n1, vvz po22 n2, vvz po22 n2, vvz cc vvz pn22 p-acp dt av d n1 pp-f pn31, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1244 Page 575
10414 because it will be a blot upon your Profession, yet I would not be understood, Because it will be a blot upon your Profession, yet I would not be understood, c-acp pn31 vmb vbi dt n1 p-acp po22 n1, av pns11 vmd xx vbi vvn, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1244 Page 575
10415 as if I had been persuading you to the lives of lazy Monks, and Nuns, and Hermites; if you will have nothing to do with the world, you must not live in it. as if I had been persuading you to the lives of lazy Monks, and Nuns, and Hermits; if you will have nothing to do with the world, you must not live in it. c-acp cs pns11 vhd vbn vvg pn22 p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n2, cc n2, cc ng1; cs pn22 vmb vhi pix pc-acp vdi p-acp dt n1, pn22 vmb xx vvi p-acp pn31. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1244 Page 575
10416 God hath commanded us in the sweat of our face to eat our bread. God hath commanded us in the sweat of our face to eat our bred. np1 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n1. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1244 Page 575
10417 The Apostle bids, that those who would not labour, should not eat, and hath told us, that he would have us to labour with our hands, that we might have something to give to those that want, and hath told us, that he who provideth not for his family is worse than an Infidel, and hath denied the Faith. Only take heed how you converse with it, that you be not by it defiled, that it takes not up too much of your time, The Apostle bids, that those who would not labour, should not eat, and hath told us, that he would have us to labour with our hands, that we might have something to give to those that want, and hath told us, that he who Provideth not for his family is Worse than an Infidel, and hath denied the Faith. Only take heed how you converse with it, that you be not by it defiled, that it Takes not up too much of your time, dt n1 vvz, cst d r-crq vmd xx n1, vmd xx vvi, cc vhz vvn pno12, cst pns31 vmd vhi pno12 p-acp vvb p-acp po12 n2, cst pns12 vmd vhi pi pc-acp vvi p-acp d cst vvb, cc vhz vvn pno12, cst pns31 r-crq vvz xx p-acp po31 n1 vbz jc cs dt n1, cc vhz vvn dt n1. av-j vvb n1 c-crq pn22 vvb p-acp pn31, cst pn22 vbb xx p-acp pn31 vvd, cst pn31 vvz xx a-acp av d pp-f po22 n1, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1244 Page 576
10418 nor wasts too much of your spirits and strength; that it leadeth you not into temptation, distracteth not your hearts in holy duties. nor wasts too much of your spirits and strength; that it leads you not into temptation, distracteth not your hearts in holy duties. ccx vvz av d pp-f po22 n2 cc n1; cst pn31 vvz pn22 xx p-acp n1, vvz xx po22 n2 p-acp j n2. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1244 Page 576
10419 Keep thy foot when thou goest into the House of God; Keep thy foot when thou goest into the House of God; vvb po21 n1 c-crq pns21 vv2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (48) sermon (DIV2) 1244 Page 576
10420 look to your thoughts and affections, when you draw nigh unto God in holy services and duties; look to your thoughts and affections, when you draw High unto God in holy services and duties; vvb p-acp po22 n2 cc n2, c-crq pn22 vvb av-j p-acp np1 p-acp j n2 cc n2; (48) sermon (DIV2) 1244 Page 576
10421 use the world so, as thou mayest have time for Religious duties in thy family, and mayest not by thy worldly concerns, be distracted in them. use the world so, as thou Mayest have time for Religious duties in thy family, and Mayest not by thy worldly concerns, be distracted in them. vvb dt n1 av, c-acp pns21 vm2 vhi n1 p-acp j n2 p-acp po21 n1, cc vm2 xx p-acp po21 j vvz, vbb vvn p-acp pno32. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1244 Page 576
10422 I would speak to you in this case, as Paul doth in the case of servitude to men, and of Marriage. I would speak to you in this case, as Paul does in the case of servitude to men, and of Marriage. pns11 vmd vvi p-acp pn22 p-acp d n1, c-acp np1 vdz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n2, cc pp-f n1. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1244 Page 576
10423 Are you by the Providence of God loosed from the world? seek not to be bound to it. are you by the Providence of God loosed from the world? seek not to be bound to it. vbr pn22 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp dt n1? vvb xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pn31. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1244 Page 576
10424 Do your necessities call, and for the present bind you to it? Till God by favourable Providence loosen you from it, do not loosen your selves by idleness and laziness. Do your necessities call, and for the present bind you to it? Till God by favourable Providence loosen you from it, do not loosen your selves by idleness and laziness. vdb po22 n2 vvb, cc p-acp dt n1 vvb pn22 p-acp pn31? p-acp np1 p-acp j n1 vvi pn22 p-acp pn31, vdb xx vvi po22 n2 p-acp n1 cc n1. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1244 Page 576
10425 It is possible thou mayest be God's free-man, while thy necessities bind thee to worldly business. It is possible thou Mayest be God's freeman, while thy necessities bind thee to worldly business. pn31 vbz j pns21 vm2 vbi npg1 n1, cs po21 n2 vvb pno21 p-acp j n1. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1244 Page 576
10426 I confess thou hast an hard task, but (saith the Apostle) Let every man in the Calling wherein, I confess thou hast an hard task, but (Says the Apostle) Let every man in the Calling wherein, pns11 vvb pns21 vh2 dt j n1, cc-acp (vvz dt n1) vvb d n1 p-acp dt vvg c-crq, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1244 Page 576
10427 and whereto he is called, abide therein with God. and whereto he is called, abide therein with God. cc c-crq pns31 vbz vvn, vvb av p-acp np1. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1244 Page 576
10428 Mark that last term, not without God, not in a neglect of his duty to God, Mark that last term, not without God, not in a neglect of his duty to God, vvb cst ord n1, xx p-acp np1, xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp np1, (48) sermon (DIV2) 1244 Page 576
10429 but with God. Labour to have manum in clavo, oculos in coelo, to be in thy heart, thoughts and affections with God, whiles thou art imployed in thy lower business and concerns in this life. but with God. Labour to have manum in clavo, Eyes in coelo, to be in thy heart, thoughts and affections with God, while thou art employed in thy lower business and concerns in this life. cc-acp p-acp np1. n1 pc-acp vhi fw-la p-acp fw-la, fw-la p-acp fw-la, pc-acp vbi p-acp po21 n1, n2 cc n2 p-acp np1, cs pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp po21 jc n1 cc vvz p-acp d n1. (48) sermon (DIV2) 1244 Page 576
10430 Sermon XL. Canticles 1. 6. — But my own Vineyard I have not kept. Sermon XL. Canticles 1. 6. — But my own Vineyard I have not kept. n1 crd. n2 crd crd — cc-acp po11 d n1 pns11 vhb xx vvn. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1244 Page 576
10431 THe Spouse (by which I understand the Church of Christ, and every particular believing Soul that is a true member of it) is yet apologizing for her blackness, THe Spouse (by which I understand the Church of christ, and every particular believing Soul that is a true member of it) is yet apologizing for her blackness, dt n1 (p-acp r-crq pns11 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1, cc d j vvg n1 cst vbz dt j n1 pp-f pn31) vbz av vvg p-acp po31 n1, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1245 Page 576
10432 or appearing blackness, from the causes of it, three of which she hath already assigned. 1. Her afflictions, or persecutions. or appearing blackness, from the Causes of it, three of which she hath already assigned. 1. Her afflictions, or persecutions. cc vvg n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f pn31, crd pp-f r-crq pns31 vhz av vvn. crd po31 n2, cc n2. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1245 Page 576
10433 The Sun hath looked upon me. 2. Her opposition from false Brethren. My Mothers Children were angry with me. The Sun hath looked upon me. 2. Her opposition from false Brothers. My Mother's Children were angry with me. dt n1 vhz vvn p-acp pno11. crd po31 n1 p-acp j n2. po11 ng1 n2 vbdr j p-acp pno11. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1245 Page 576
10434 3. Her submission to Idolatrous or Superstitious Rites. Or her too great intanglements in secular affairs. 3. Her submission to Idolatrous or Superstitious Rites. Or her too great entanglements in secular affairs. crd po31 n1 p-acp j cc j n2. cc pno31 av j n2 p-acp j n2. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1245 Page 576
10435 They made me (saith she) the keeper of their Vineyards. She comes now to a fourth; Her own too much neligence. They made me (Says she) the keeper of their Vineyards. She comes now to a fourth; Her own too much neligence. pns32 vvd pno11 (vvz pns31) dt n1 pp-f po32 n2. pns31 vvz av p-acp dt ord; po31 d av d n1. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1245 Page 577
10436 My own Vineyard I have not kept. My own Vineyard I have not kept. po11 d n1 pns11 vhb xx vvn. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1245 Page 577
10437 1. The Spouse had hitherto not much charged her self, she had charged her blackness upon her afflictions and Persecutions, & upon the opposition she had met with from false Brethren, 1. The Spouse had hitherto not much charged her self, she had charged her blackness upon her afflictions and Persecutions, & upon the opposition she had met with from false Brothers, crd dt n1 vhd av xx av-d vvn po31 n1, pns31 vhd vvn po31 n1 p-acp po31 n2 cc n2, cc p-acp dt n1 pns31 vhd vvn p-acp p-acp j n2, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1246 Page 577
10438 and upon her intanglement in Secular affairs, but was there no fault in her self; and upon her Entanglement in Secular affairs, but was there no fault in her self; cc p-acp po31 fw-fr p-acp j n2, p-acp vbds a-acp dx n1 p-acp po31 n1; (49) sermon (DIV2) 1246 Page 577
10439 here now she comes to lay much of the blame upon her self? My own Vineyard (faith she) I have not kept. Gods dispensations of Providence to me (saith she) have been some cause of my blackness: Here now she comes to lay much of the blame upon her self? My own Vineyard (faith she) I have not kept. God's dispensations of Providence to me (Says she) have been Some cause of my blackness: av av pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi d pp-f dt n1 p-acp po31 n1? po11 d n1 (n1 pns31) pns11 vhb xx vvn. npg1 n2 pp-f n1 p-acp pno11 (vvz pns31) vhb vbn d n1 pp-f po11 n1: (49) sermon (DIV2) 1246 Page 577
10440 The opposition I have met with from false Brethren have yet been a greater cause, The opposition I have met with from false Brothers have yet been a greater cause, dt n1 pns11 vhb vvn p-acp p-acp j n2 vhb av vbn dt jc n1, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1246 Page 577
10441 but the truth is (saith she) notwithstanding both these, had not the fault been my own, I had not been so black. but the truth is (Says she) notwithstanding both these, had not the fault been my own, I had not been so black. cc-acp dt n1 vbz (vvz pns31) p-acp d d, vhd xx dt n1 vbn po11 d, pns11 vhd xx vbn av j-jn. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1246 Page 577
10442 I might have kept my Vineyard better then I have done. I might have kept my Vineyard better then I have done. pns11 vmd vhi vvn po11 n1 av-jc cs pns11 vhb vdn. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1246 Page 577
10443 The truely gracious, and humble Soul will not as to its failings excuse it self wholly. The truly gracious, and humble Soul will not as to its failings excuse it self wholly. dt av-j j, cc j n1 vmb xx c-acp p-acp po31 n2-vvg vvi pn31 n1 av-jn. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1246 Page 577
10444 It may charge something upon forreign causes out of its self, either from God or Satan or men, It may charge something upon foreign Causes out of its self, either from God or Satan or men, pn31 vmb vvi pi p-acp j n2 av pp-f po31 n1, av-d p-acp np1 cc np1 cc n2, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1246 Page 577
10445 but will not discharge its own naughty and corrupt heart. but will not discharge its own naughty and corrupt heart. cc-acp vmb xx vvi po31 d j cc j n1. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1246 Page 577
10446 The hypocrite chargeth God, and the Devil and men highly, but seldom chargeth himself, or if at all very faintly. The hypocrite charges God, and the devil and men highly, but seldom charges himself, or if At all very faintly. dt n1 vvz np1, cc dt n1 cc n2 av-j, cc-acp av vvz px31, cc cs p-acp d av av-j. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1246 Page 577
10447 The reason lyeth in the pride of his heart which will not suffer it to stoop so low as to give God glory, The reason lies in the pride of his heart which will not suffer it to stoop so low as to give God glory, dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 r-crq vmb xx vvi pn31 pc-acp vvi av av-j c-acp pc-acp vvi np1 n1, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1246 Page 577
10448 or to take any shame to its self. or to take any shame to its self. cc pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp po31 n1. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1246 Page 577
10449 2. Secondly, Observe what words they are which these words immediately follow, They made me the keeper of the Vineyards, 2. Secondly, Observe what words they Are which these words immediately follow, They made me the keeper of the Vineyards, crd ord, vvb r-crq n2 pns32 vbr r-crq d n2 av-j vvi, pns32 vvd pno11 dt n1 pp-f dt n2, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1247 Page 577
10450 but my own Vineyard I have not kept. but my own Vineyard I have not kept. cc-acp po11 d n1 pns11 vhb xx vvn. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1247 Page 577
10451 The Soul that is too much abroad is ordinarily too little at home, he or she that must have an Oar in every ones Boat seldom hath his own Boat well governed; The Soul that is too much abroad is ordinarily too little At home, he or she that must have an Oar in every ones Boat seldom hath his own Boat well governed; dt n1 cst vbz av av-d av vbz av-j av j p-acp n1-an, pns31 cc pns31 cst vmb vhi dt n1 p-acp d pig n1 av vhz po31 d n1 av vvn; (49) sermon (DIV2) 1247 Page 577
10452 Such a Soul is like the gadding housewife, whose own house rarely is well lookt after. Such a Soul is like the gadding housewife, whose own house rarely is well looked After. d dt n1 vbz av-j dt vvg n1, rg-crq d n1 av-j vbz av vvn a-acp. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1247 Page 577
10453 This happeneth especially when the Soul is much abroad about secular concerns; This Happeneth especially when the Soul is much abroad about secular concerns; np1 vvz av-j c-crq dt n1 vbz av-d av p-acp j vvz; (49) sermon (DIV2) 1247 Page 577
10454 the Soul though it be of a Spiritual nature, yet is very capable of being laden with, the Soul though it be of a Spiritual nature, yet is very capable of being laden with, dt n1 cs pn31 vbb pp-f dt j n1, av vbz av j pp-f vbg vvn p-acp, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1247 Page 577
10455 and mired in thick Clay. No Soul is so careless of things of an Eternal concern, and mired in thick Clay. No Soul is so careless of things of an Eternal concern, cc vvn p-acp j n1. dx n1 vbz av j pp-f n2 pp-f dt j vvi, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1247 Page 577
10456 as those Souls which are most careful and sollicitous about things transitory, and perishing. as those Souls which Are most careful and solicitous about things transitory, and perishing. c-acp d n2 r-crq vbr av-ds j cc j p-acp n2 j, cc vvg. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1247 Page 577
10457 There is a kind of inconsistency betwixt the business of the world, and the business of Heaven, the prefent world, There is a kind of inconsistency betwixt the business of the world, and the business of Heaven, the prefent world, pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1, dt j n1, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1247 Page 577
10458 and that which is to come, Nor is any Church so neglective of the Vineyard, with which God hath betrusted it, and that which is to come, Nor is any Church so neglective of the Vineyard, with which God hath betrusted it, cc cst r-crq vbz pc-acp vvi, ccx vbz d n1 av j pp-f dt n1, p-acp r-crq np1 vhz vvn pn31, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1247 Page 577
10459 as that Church that hath bowed down to impositions of false worship. as that Church that hath bowed down to impositions of false worship. c-acp cst n1 cst vhz vvn a-acp p-acp n2 pp-f j n1. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1247 Page 577
10460 But I shall not largely discourse either of these points, though there be a good foundation in the text for it. There are vet two other. But I shall not largely discourse either of these points, though there be a good Foundation in the text for it. There Are vet two other. p-acp pns11 vmb xx av-j n1 av-d pp-f d n2, cs pc-acp vbi dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp pn31. pc-acp vbr zz crd j-jn. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1247 Page 578
10461 3. Thirdly, It is the Spouse that here complaineth, saying, My own Vineyard I have not kept. 3. Thirdly, It is the Spouse that Here Complaineth, saying, My own Vineyard I have not kept. crd ord, pn31 vbz dt n1 cst av vvz, vvg, po11 d n1 pns11 vhb xx vvn. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1248 Page 578
10462 Hence observe, Even Gods own People are to ready to neglect the Vineyard with which God hath betrusted them. Hence observe, Even God's own People Are to ready to neglect the Vineyard with which God hath betrusted them. av vvi, av-j n2 d n1 vbr p-acp j pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp r-crq np1 vhz vvn pno32. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1248 Page 578
10463 4. Fourthly, In that she assigneth this as one, and that no small cause of her blackness, observe, 4. Fourthly, In that she assigneth this as one, and that no small cause of her blackness, observe, crd ord, p-acp cst pns31 vvz d p-acp crd, cc cst dx j n1 pp-f po31 n1, vvb, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1249 Page 578
10464 Prop. The Churches, or particular Christians negligence in keeping of their own Vineyard, is one main cause of their appearing blackness. Prop. The Churches, or particular Christians negligence in keeping of their own Vineyard, is one main cause of their appearing blackness. np1 dt n2, cc j njpg2 n1 p-acp vvg pp-f po32 d n1, vbz pi j n1 pp-f po32 j-vvg n1. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1250 Page 578
10465 This includeth the other, I shall therefore discourse them together; I shall handle this by inquiring, This includeth the other, I shall Therefore discourse them together; I shall handle this by inquiring, d vvz dt j-jn, pns11 vmb av vvi pno32 av; pns11 vmb vvi d p-acp vvg, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1250 Page 578
10466 1. What is the Spouses own Vineyard. 2. Wherein the keeping of this Vineyard doth lye; 1. What is the Spouses own Vineyard. 2. Wherein the keeping of this Vineyard does lie; crd q-crq vbz dt n2 d n1. crd c-crq dt n-vvg pp-f d n1 vdz vvi; (49) sermon (DIV2) 1251 Page 578
10467 3. I shall shew you, That even the Spouse of Christ is a•t to neglect her own Vineyard. 3. I shall show you, That even the Spouse of christ is a•t to neglect her own Vineyard. crd pns11 vmb vvi pn22, cst av dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi pno31 d n1. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1251 Page 578
10468 4. I shall shew you what the Ordinary causes of this negligence are. 5. Then I shall shew you how this doth cause her to appear black. 4. I shall show you what the Ordinary Causes of this negligence Are. 5. Then I shall show you how this does cause her to appear black. crd pns11 vmb vvi pn22 q-crq dt j n2 pp-f d n1 vbr. crd cs pns11 vmb vvi pn22 c-crq d vdz vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi j-jn. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1251 Page 578
10469 After which I shall make some application of the discourse. After which I shall make Some application of the discourse. p-acp r-crq pns11 vmb vvi d n1 pp-f dt n1. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1251 Page 578
10470 1. There is no man that liveth, be he believer or unbeliever, but were he sensible of it, hath a Vineyard committed to him by God to keep; 1. There is no man that lives, be he believer or unbeliever, but were he sensible of it, hath a Vineyard committed to him by God to keep; crd pc-acp vbz dx n1 cst vvz, vbb pns31 n1 cc n1, cc-acp vbdr pns31 j pp-f pn31, vhz dt n1 vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi; (49) sermon (DIV2) 1252 Page 578
10471 It is his Soul: Nor is this interpretation of the Metaphor without some foundation in holy Writ, The Lord expressing the sinful works of the Jews saith, Deut. 32. 32. Their Vine is of Sodom, It is his Soul: Nor is this Interpretation of the Metaphor without Some Foundation in holy Writ, The Lord expressing the sinful works of the jews Says, Deuteronomy 32. 32. Their Vine is of Sodom, pn31 vbz po31 n1: ccx vbz d n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n1 p-acp j vvn, dt n1 vvg dt j n2 pp-f dt np2 vvz, np1 crd crd po32 n1 vbz pp-f np1, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1252 Page 578
10472 and of the fields of Gomorrah. Their grapes are grapes of g•ll, & their clusters are bitter: and of the fields of Gomorrah. Their grapes Are grapes of g•ll, & their clusters Are bitter: cc pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1. po32 n2 vbr n2 pp-f n1, cc po32 n2 vbr j: (49) sermon (DIV2) 1252 Page 578
10473 Their Wine is the poison of Dragons, and the cruel venom of Asps. Works, you know are the fruit of the Soul as Wine, and Grapes, are the fruits of the Vine. As God when he first created man trusted him with a garden to keep, Their Wine is the poison of Dragons, and the cruel venom of Asps. Works, you know Are the fruit of the Soul as Wine, and Grapes, Are the fruits of the Vine. As God when he First created man trusted him with a garden to keep, po32 n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n2, cc dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvz, pn22 vvb vbr dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1, cc n2, vbr dt n2 pp-f dt n1. p-acp np1 c-crq pns31 ord vvd n1 vvd pno31 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1252 Page 578
10474 so he never breaths into man the breath of life, so as he becomes a living Soul, so he never breathes into man the breath of life, so as he becomes a living Soul, av pns31 av-x vvz p-acp n1 dt n1 pp-f n1, av c-acp pns31 vvz dt j-vvg n1, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1252 Page 578
10475 but he gives him a Soul to till, cultivate and take care of. but he gives him a Soul to till, cultivate and take care of. cc-acp pns31 vvz pno31 dt n1 p-acp p-acp, vvb cc vvi n1 pp-f. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1252 Page 578
10476 The Soul of man, is a Soil naturally prone to bring forth weeds, briars and thorns, The Soul of man, is a Soil naturally prove to bring forth weeds, briers and thorns, dt n1 pp-f n1, vbz dt n1 av-j j pc-acp vvi av n2, n2 cc n2, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1252 Page 578
10507 A purity of Worship in opposition to all Superstition and Will-Worship, and a purity of discipline. A purity of Worship in opposition to all Superstition and Will-Worship, and a purity of discipline. dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1 p-acp d n1 cc n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1256 Page 580
10477 yet capable also to admit plantations of grace and vertue (for grace grows not naturally in the Soul more then the Vine doth in the Vineyard;) I might shew you many other particulars, by which this sense of the Metaphor might be justifyed but I forbear that discourse. yet capable also to admit plantations of grace and virtue (for grace grows not naturally in the Soul more then the Vine does in the Vineyard;) I might show you many other particulars, by which this sense of the Metaphor might be justified but I forbear that discourse. av j av pc-acp vvi n2 pp-f vvb cc n1 (p-acp n1 vvz xx av-j p-acp dt n1 av-dc cs dt n1 vdz p-acp dt n1;) pns11 vmd vvi pn22 d j-jn n2-j, p-acp r-crq d n1 pp-f dt n1 vmd vbi vvn cc-acp pns11 vvb d n1. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1252 Page 578
10478 2. Secondly, You may here by Vineyard understand whatsoever God hath committed to a mans trust to be kept, maintained, and looked after by him. 2. Secondly, You may Here by Vineyard understand whatsoever God hath committed to a men trust to be kept, maintained, and looked After by him. crd ord, pn22 vmb av p-acp n1 vvb r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp dt ng1 n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, vvn, cc vvd a-acp p-acp pno31. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1253 Page 578
10479 Now all this, considering man singly, & personally, is summed up in two things; Now all this, considering man singly, & personally, is summed up in two things; av d d, vvg n1 av-j, cc av-j, vbz vvn a-acp p-acp crd n2; (49) sermon (DIV2) 1253 Page 578
10480 The profession of faith; and the Profession of holiness. 1. A profession of faith, both of the Doctrine of faith, The profession of faith; and the Profession of holiness. 1. A profession of faith, both of the Doctrine of faith, dt n1 pp-f n1; cc dt n1 pp-f n1. crd dt n1 pp-f n1, d pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1253 Page 579
10481 and of the grace or habit of saith. and of the grace or habit of Says. cc pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f vvz. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1253 Page 579
10482 It lyeth upon a Christian to keep both. 2. The profession of holiness (which is indeed but the practice of faith, It lies upon a Christian to keep both. 2. The profession of holiness (which is indeed but the practice of faith, pn31 vvz p-acp dt njp pc-acp vvi d. crd dt n1 pp-f n1 (r-crq vbz av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1253 Page 579
10483 for that worketh by Love and the fruits of holiness) must proceed from the root of faith. for that works by Love and the fruits of holiness) must proceed from the root of faith. c-acp cst vvz p-acp n1 cc dt n2 pp-f n1) vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1253 Page 579
10484 This is every Christians Vineyard and indeed the Vineyard of his Soul, is not kept without the keeping of these. This is every Christians Vineyard and indeed the Vineyard of his Soul, is not kept without the keeping of these. d vbz d np1 n1 cc av dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, vbz xx vvn p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f d. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1253 Page 579
10485 Hence David glorieth, that he kept the ways of the Lord, Psal. 18. 21. Paul kept the faith, 2 Tim. 4. 7. David kept the Lords testimonies, his Law, his Precepts, his Word, Psal. 11. 9. 22, 55, 56, 67. The Church of Philadelphia is commended for keeping the Lords Word, Revel. 3. 8. The word of his patience, v. 20. This is the Vineyard of every Christian according to the more publick or private station which he hath in the Church of God. Hence David Glorieth, that he kept the ways of the Lord, Psalm 18. 21. Paul kept the faith, 2 Tim. 4. 7. David kept the lords testimonies, his Law, his Precepts, his Word, Psalm 11. 9. 22, 55, 56, 67. The Church of Philadelphia is commended for keeping the lords Word, Revel. 3. 8. The word of his patience, v. 20. This is the Vineyard of every Christian according to the more public or private station which he hath in the Church of God. av np1 vvz, cst pns31 vvn dt n2 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd crd np1 vvd dt n1, crd np1 crd crd np1 vvd dt n2 n2, po31 n1, po31 n2, po31 n1, np1 crd crd crd, crd, crd, crd dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn p-acp vvg dt n2 n1, vvb. crd crd dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, n1 crd d vbz dt n1 pp-f d np1 vvg p-acp dt av-dc j cc j n1 r-crq pns31 vhz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1253 Page 579
10486 2. The Church of Christ hath a Vineyard also. 2. The Church of christ hath a Vineyard also. crd dt n1 pp-f np1 vhz dt n1 av. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1254 Page 579
10487 Indeed the Church is her self compared to a Vineyard, Isa. 5. and in the parable of him who let out his Vineyards to husbandmen (but in that sense Christ is himself the Keeper of it;) Onely he lets it out to husbandmen, intrusting certain Officers of his own appointment with the managery of the affairs of it, Indeed the Church is her self compared to a Vineyard, Isaiah 5. and in the parable of him who let out his Vineyards to husbandmen (but in that sense christ is himself the Keeper of it;) Only he lets it out to husbandmen, entrusting certain Officers of his own appointment with the managery of the affairs of it, np1 dt n1 vbz po31 n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, np1 crd cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31 r-crq vvb av po31 n2 p-acp n2 (cc-acp p-acp d n1 np1 vbz px31 dt n1 pp-f pn31;) av-j pns31 vvz pn31 av p-acp n2, vvg j n2 pp-f po31 d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f pn31, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1254 Page 579
10488 but himself hath such a Superintendency upon it, and so keepeth it, that the gates of Hell shall not prevail against it. but himself hath such a Superintendency upon it, and so Keepeth it, that the gates of Hell shall not prevail against it. cc-acp px31 vhz d dt n1 p-acp pn31, cc av vvz pn31, cst dt n2 pp-f n1 vmb xx vvi p-acp pn31. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1254 Page 579
10489 The Church hath a Vineyard to keep; The Church hath a Vineyard to keep; dt n1 vhz dt n1 pc-acp vvi; (49) sermon (DIV2) 1254 Page 579
10490 what is this Vineyard, but the Doctrine of faith? The Ordinances of our great Lord for worship, and for discipline: These are the Churches Vineyard. what is this Vineyard, but the Doctrine of faith? The Ordinances of our great Lord for worship, and for discipline: These Are the Churches Vineyard. r-crq vbz d n1, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f n1? dt n2 pp-f po12 j n1 p-acp vvb, cc p-acp n1: d vbr dt ng1 n1. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1254 Page 579
10508 2. Secondly, it implieth the Souls filling and furnishing it self with knowledge and Spiritual habits the plants which the Lord would have to stand, 2. Secondly, it Implies the Souls filling and furnishing it self with knowledge and Spiritual habits the plants which the Lord would have to stand, crd ord, pn31 vvz dt n2 vvg cc vvg pn31 n1 p-acp n1 cc j n2 dt n2 r-crq dt n1 vmd vhi pc-acp vvi, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1257 Page 580
10509 and to grow in all parts of his inheritance, and in every Soul that pretendeth any relation unto him. and to grow in all parts of his inheritance, and in every Soul that pretendeth any Relation unto him. cc pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2 pp-f po31 n1, cc p-acp d n1 cst vvz d n1 p-acp pno31. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1257 Page 580
10491 Paul speaking of the Church of the Jews, saith, that unto them were committed the Oracles of God, Rom. 3. 2. Paul saith, the dispensation of the Gospel was committed unto him, 1 Cor. 9 17. The word of reconciliation is said to be committed to the Ministers of the Gospel, 2 Cor. 1. 19. The Gospel was committed to Pauls trust, 1 Tim. 1. 11. Hence Timothy is spoken to to keep that which was committed to his trust, 1 Tim. 6. 20. The Church is therefore called, The pillar, and ground of truth, and is fitly compared to the Ark in which was laid up the Pot of Manna, signifying the word and truths of God. Paul speaking of the Church of the jews, Says, that unto them were committed the Oracles of God, Rom. 3. 2. Paul Says, the Dispensation of the Gospel was committed unto him, 1 Cor. 9 17. The word of reconciliation is said to be committed to the Ministers of the Gospel, 2 Cor. 1. 19. The Gospel was committed to Paul's trust, 1 Tim. 1. 11. Hence Timothy is spoken to to keep that which was committed to his trust, 1 Tim. 6. 20. The Church is Therefore called, The pillar, and ground of truth, and is fitly compared to the Ark in which was laid up the Pot of Manna, signifying the word and truths of God. np1 vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt np2, vvz, cst p-acp pno32 vbdr vvn dt n2 pp-f np1, np1 crd crd np1 vvz, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbds vvn p-acp pno31, crd np1 crd crd dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, crd np1 crd crd dt n1 vbds vvn p-acp npg1 vvb, crd np1 crd crd av np1 vbz vvn p-acp pc-acp vvi d r-crq vbds vvn p-acp po31 n1, crd np1 crd crd dt n1 vbz av vvn, dt n1, cc n1 pp-f n1, cc vbz av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp r-crq vbds vvn a-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvg dt n1 cc n2 pp-f np1. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1254 Page 579
10492 The two Tables containing the Laws for Worship, and our more ordinary conversation, and the rod of Aaron signifying the Government and discipline of the Church. The two Tables containing the Laws for Worship, and our more ordinary Conversation, and the rod of Aaron signifying the Government and discipline of the Church. dt crd n2 vvg dt n2 p-acp n1, cc po12 n1 j n1, cc dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1254 Page 579
10493 The rules for these are laid up in the Church being part of those Oracles of God which are committed to it. The rules for these Are laid up in the Church being part of those Oracles of God which Are committed to it. dt n2 p-acp d vbr vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 vbg n1 pp-f d n2 pp-f np1 r-crq vbr vvn p-acp pn31. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1254 Page 579
10494 It is a task which God hath layed upon his Church to keep this Vineyard. It is a task which God hath laid upon his Church to keep this Vineyard. pn31 vbz dt n1 r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi d n1. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1254 Page 579
10495 What it is to keep it we may easily gather from an understanding what it is to keep a Vineyard or nursery, What it is to keep it we may Easily gather from an understanding what it is to keep a Vineyard or nursery, r-crq pn31 vbz p-acp vvb pn31 pns12 vmb av-j vvi p-acp dt n1 r-crq pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1255 Page 580
10496 or garden, &c. It signifies the keeping it clean from Weeds which would hinder the growth and flourishing of the plants, or garden, etc. It signifies the keeping it clean from Weeds which would hinder the growth and flourishing of the plants, cc n1, av pn31 vvz dt n-vvg pn31 j p-acp n2 r-crq vmd vvi dt n1 cc vvg pp-f dt n2, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1255 Page 580
10497 and return the place into its former incultivated state and condition. and return the place into its former incultivated state and condition. cc vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 j vvn n1 cc n1. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1255 Page 580
10498 To keep it with digging, planting, manuring, dressing, and cultivating, that it may yield that fruit, To keep it with digging, planting, manuring, dressing, and cultivating, that it may yield that fruit, p-acp vvi pn31 p-acp vvg, vvg, vvg, vvg, cc vvg, cst pn31 vmb vvi d n1, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1255 Page 580
10499 and profit to the Owner which he expects from it, and for which he at first planted it. and profit to the Owner which he expects from it, and for which he At First planted it. cc n1 p-acp dt n1 r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp pn31, cc p-acp r-crq pns31 p-acp ord vvn pn31. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1255 Page 580
10500 Hence then may easily be concluded what it is both for a particular Christian, and for a Church to keep its own Vineyard. The whole business lyeth in these 2 things. Hence then may Easily be concluded what it is both for a particular Christian, and for a Church to keep its own Vineyard. The Whole business lies in these 2 things. av av vmb av-j vbi vvn r-crq pn31 vbz av-d p-acp dt j njp, cc p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi po31 d n1. dt j-jn n1 vvz p-acp d crd n2. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1255 Page 580
10501 1. It signifieth a Christians keeping of his Soul from Errors, and from lusts, and corruptions. 1. It signifies a Christians keeping of his Soul from Errors, and from Lustiest, and corruptions. crd pn31 vvz dt np1 vvg pp-f po31 n1 p-acp n2, cc p-acp n2, cc n2. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1256 Page 580
10502 All motions and inclinations to sin, are the Souls Weeds, and what the Souls of the best of men are too prone to, its natural fruit; All motions and inclinations to since, Are the Souls Weeds, and what the Souls of the best of men Are too prove to, its natural fruit; d n2 cc n2 p-acp n1, vbr dt n2 n2, cc q-crq dt n2 pp-f dt js pp-f n2 vbr av j p-acp, pn31|vbz j n1; (49) sermon (DIV2) 1256 Page 580
10503 and Quod Sponte prodit laeti•• prodit, naturally Weeds grow faster then induced plants. and Quod Sponte prodit laeti•• prodit, naturally Weeds grow faster then induced plants. cc fw-la fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la, av-j n2 vvb av-jc cs vvn n2. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1256 Page 580
10504 A particular Christians care in keeping the Vineyard of his Soul lies in keeping his understanding and judgment untainted with Errour as to Doctrine, in keeping his will from closing with motions to sin, whether from within, A particular Christians care in keeping the Vineyard of his Soul lies in keeping his understanding and judgement untainted with Error as to Doctrine, in keeping his will from closing with motions to since, whither from within, dt j njpg2 n1 p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvz p-acp vvg po31 n1 cc n1 j p-acp n1 a-acp p-acp n1, p-acp vvg po31 vmb p-acp vvg p-acp n2 p-acp n1, cs p-acp a-acp, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1256 Page 580
10505 or without, and his conscience sprinkled from Evil works. or without, and his conscience sprinkled from Evil works. cc p-acp, cc po31 n1 vvn p-acp j-jn n2. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1256 Page 580
10506 So for the Church of Christ, her keeping her Vineyard lies in preserving in all her members a purity of Doctrine in opposition to the impurity of corrupt opinions, and errors: So for the Church of christ, her keeping her Vineyard lies in preserving in all her members a purity of Doctrine in opposition to the impurity of corrupt opinions, and errors: av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, po31 vvg po31 n1 vvz p-acp vvg p-acp d po31 n2 dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2, cc n2: (49) sermon (DIV2) 1256 Page 580
10510 As the Gardiner, who is intrusted with the keeping of any of your Gardens doth not keep them as he ought, As the Gardener, who is Entrusted with the keeping of any of your Gardens does not keep them as he ought, p-acp dt n1, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f d pp-f po22 n2 vdz xx vvi pno32 c-acp pns31 vmd, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1257 Page 580
10511 unless beside the weeding of them, and purging them of Weeds and nettles, he also furnisheth them with useful plants and herbs, unless beside the weeding of them, and purging them of Weeds and nettles, he also furnisheth them with useful plants and herbs, cs p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f pno32, cc vvg pno32 pp-f n2 cc n2, pns31 av vvz pno32 p-acp j n2 cc n2, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1257 Page 580
10512 and keeps them duly cut and pruned, &c. So neither doth that man or woman keep the Vineyard of his own Soul, that doth not take care to grow in Grace, and keeps them duly Cut and pruned, etc. So neither does that man or woman keep the Vineyard of his own Soul, that does not take care to grow in Grace, cc vvz pno32 av-jn vvn cc vvn, av av d vdz d n1 cc n1 vvb dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1, cst vdz xx vvi n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1257 Page 580
10513 and in the knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ, and in all other good, and vertuous habits. and in the knowledge of the Lord jesus christ, and in all other good, and virtuous habits. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1 np1, cc p-acp d j-jn j, cc j n2. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1257 Page 580
10514 So as to the Church, that Church doth not keep its own Vineyard, that doth not besides purging itself of errors, So as to the Church, that Church does not keep its own Vineyard, that does not beside purging itself of errors, av c-acp p-acp dt n1, cst n1 vdz xx vvi po31 d n1, cst vdz xx p-acp vvg px31 pp-f n2, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1257 Page 580
10515 and scandals, take care also that the truths of God be duly preached, and published, and the Ordinances of God purely administred. and scandals, take care also that the truths of God be duly preached, and published, and the Ordinances of God purely administered. cc n2, vvb n1 av cst dt n2 pp-f np1 vbb av-jn vvn, cc vvn, cc dt n2 pp-f np1 av-j vvn. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1257 Page 580
10516 This is now for the Spouse to keep, or not to keep her own Vineyard, This is now for the Spouse to keep, or not to keep her own Vineyard, d vbz av p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi, cc xx pc-acp vvi pno31 d n1, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1257 Page 581
10517 now I say the Spouse of Christ, whether the Individual Spouse (which is every truly gracious Soul) or the collective Spouse Which is the Church of God is very prone to neglect the keeping of its own Vineyard. now I say the Spouse of christ, whither the Individu Spouse (which is every truly gracious Soul) or the collective Spouse Which is the Church of God is very prove to neglect the keeping of its own Vineyard. av pns11 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1, cs dt j-jn n1 (r-crq vbz d av-j j n1) cc dt j n1 r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz av j pc-acp vvi dt n-vvg pp-f po31 d n1. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1257 Page 581
10518 This needeth no other Evidence, then the experience of all Christians and all Churches, and that in all ages. This needs no other Evidence, then the experience of all Christians and all Churches, and that in all ages. d vvz dx j-jn n1, cs dt n1 pp-f d np1 cc d n2, cc cst p-acp d n2. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1258 Page 581
10519 1. I say first the Experience of particular Christians, for who liveth, and sinneth not against God? The righteous falleth 7 times in a day; 1. I say First the Experience of particular Christians, for who lives, and Sinneth not against God? The righteous falls 7 times in a day; crd pns11 vvb ord dt n1 pp-f j np1, p-acp r-crq vvz, cc vvz xx p-acp np1? dt j vvz crd n2 p-acp dt n1; (49) sermon (DIV2) 1259 Page 581
10520 now though it be true, that many of the sins of Gods people are sins of pure infirmity; Either through ignorance or impotency, to resist the temptation, now though it be true, that many of the Sins of God's people Are Sins of pure infirmity; Either through ignorance or impotency, to resist the temptation, av cs pn31 vbb j, cst d pp-f dt n2 pp-f ng1 n1 vbr n2 pp-f j n1; av-d p-acp n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1259 Page 581
10521 yet both this ignorance and impotency are often occasioned through a neglect, or not improvement of the means of knowledge and better information, yet both this ignorance and impotency Are often occasioned through a neglect, or not improvement of the means of knowledge and better information, av d d n1 cc n1 vbr av vvn p-acp dt n1, cc xx n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1 cc jc n1, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1259 Page 581
10522 and through our not preparing our selves to the Spiritual fight, putting on the whole Armor of God as we ought to have done; and through our not preparing our selves to the Spiritual fight, putting on the Whole Armour of God as we ought to have done; cc p-acp po12 xx vvg po12 n2 p-acp dt j n1, vvg p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1 c-acp pns12 vmd pc-acp vhi vdn; (49) sermon (DIV2) 1259 Page 581
10523 Avoiding occasions to Sin, abstaining from the appearances of Evil, and giving no advantage to the adversary; Avoiding occasions to since, abstaining from the appearances of Evil, and giving no advantage to the adversary; vvg n2 p-acp n1, vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f n-jn, cc vvg dx n1 p-acp dt n1; (49) sermon (DIV2) 1259 Page 581
10524 all which are our duties and enjoined us by the Apostle. all which Are our duties and enjoined us by the Apostle. d r-crq vbr po12 n2 cc vvd pno12 p-acp dt n1. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1259 Page 581
10525 2. Nor Secondly either is there, or ever was any Church of God upon the Earth, that kept its own Vineyard as it ought to have done. 2. Nor Secondly either is there, or ever was any Church of God upon the Earth, that kept its own Vineyard as it ought to have done. crd ccx ord av-d vbz a-acp, cc av vbds d n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, cst vvd po31 d n1 c-acp pn31 vmd pc-acp vhi vdn. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1260 Page 581
10526 The Church of the Jews was the only Church God had upon the Earth until the time of John the Baptist. Whosoever readeth their story, in the Books of Moses, the Books of Kings and Chronicles, or in the Writings of the Prophets, will find that they did not keep their own Vineyard. Never had any Church a trust more clearly committed to them, they could have no long disputes about any thing of the revealed will of God, The Church of the jews was the only Church God had upon the Earth until the time of John the Baptist. Whosoever readeth their story, in the Books of Moses, the Books of Kings and Chronicles, or in the Writings of the prophets, will find that they did not keep their own Vineyard. Never had any Church a trust more clearly committed to them, they could have no long disputes about any thing of the revealed will of God, dt n1 pp-f dt np2 vbds dt j n1 np1 vhd p-acp dt n1 c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 dt n1. r-crq vvz po32 n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, dt n2 pp-f n2 cc n2, cc p-acp dt n2-vvg pp-f dt n2, vmb vvi cst pns32 vdd xx vvi po32 d n1. av-x vhd d n1 dt n1 av-dc av-j vvn p-acp pno32, pns32 vmd vhi dx j vvz p-acp d n1 pp-f dt vvn n1 pp-f np1, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1260 Page 581
10527 if any question did arise they had an infallible rule, Deut. 17. for the determination of it; if any question did arise they had an infallible Rule, Deuteronomy 17. for the determination of it; cs d n1 vdd vvi pns32 vhd dt j n1, np1 crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31; (49) sermon (DIV2) 1260 Page 581
10528 yet (as I told you before) as the ten Tribes made a total defection after the reigns of David and Solomon, both whose reigns made up but 80 years in the latter part of which, (in Solomon's time,) towards the latter end of his Reign; yet (as I told you before) as the ten Tribes made a total defection After the reigns of David and Solomon, both whose reigns made up but 80 Years in the latter part of which, (in Solomon's time,) towards the latter end of his Reign; av (c-acp pns11 vvd pn22 a-acp) c-acp dt crd n2 vvd dt j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 cc np1, d r-crq vvz vvn a-acp p-acp crd n2 p-acp dt d n1 pp-f r-crq, (p-acp npg1 n1,) p-acp dt d n1 pp-f po31 vvi; (49) sermon (DIV2) 1260 Page 581
10529 they also admitted very great corruptions) so in the Kingdom of Judah they lost what was committed to their trust many times and seldom kept it 60 years together in any degrees of purity. they also admitted very great corruptions) so in the Kingdom of Judah they lost what was committed to their trust many times and seldom kept it 60 Years together in any Degrees of purity. pns32 av vvn av j n2) av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 pns32 vvd r-crq vbds vvn p-acp po32 n1 d n2 cc av vvd pn31 crd n2 av p-acp d n2 pp-f n1. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1260 Page 581
10530 So that in Josiahs time the Book of the law was thrown about and hid in the rubbish, So that in Josiahs time the Book of the law was thrown about and hid in the rubbish, av cst p-acp njp2 n1 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbds vvn a-acp cc vvn p-acp dt n1, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1260 Page 581
10531 and found by the repairers of the house of the Lord, as you find in the story of the Book of the Kings. Now that this was their most wilful neglect, appeareth by their frequent reductions though not perfect, to the Divine rule. and found by the repairers of the house of the Lord, as you find in the story of the Book of the Kings. Now that this was their most wilful neglect, appears by their frequent reductions though not perfect, to the Divine Rule. cc vvd p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp pn22 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n2. av cst d vbds po32 av-ds j vvi, vvz p-acp po32 j n2 cs xx j, p-acp dt j-jn n1. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1260 Page 582
10532 When Asa, Jehosaphat, Hezekiah, Joash, Josiah, attempted it, and the plain revelation which they had of the will of God, both from the letter of the law, their way for decision of doubts about it, When Asa, Jehoshaphat, Hezekiah, Joash, Josiah, attempted it, and the plain Revelation which they had of the will of God, both from the Letter of the law, their Way for decision of doubts about it, c-crq np1, np1, np1, n1, np1, vvd pn31, cc dt j n1 r-crq pns32 vhd pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, po32 n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n2 p-acp pn31, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1260 Page 582
10533 and the Prophets which God favoured them with, all the while that Kingdom remained. and the prophets which God favoured them with, all the while that Kingdom remained. cc dt n2 r-crq np1 vvd pno32 p-acp, d dt n1 cst n1 vvd. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1260 Page 582
10534 After that Church was destroyed, and the Christian Church set up, all the Apostolical Epistles give a proof of the proneness of Churches to neglect the keeping of their own Vineyards, After that Church was destroyed, and the Christian Church Set up, all the Apostolical Epistles give a proof of the proneness of Churches to neglect the keeping of their own Vineyards, p-acp d n1 vbds vvn, cc dt njp n1 vvn a-acp, d dt j n2 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2 pc-acp vvi dt n-vvg pp-f po32 d n2, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1260 Page 582
10535 and of the Lords Watchmen to sleep while the Enemy sowed tares. and of the lords Watchmen to sleep while the Enemy sowed tares. cc pp-f dt n2 n2 pc-acp vvi cs dt n1 vvn fw-la. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1260 Page 582
10536 The same is also Evidenced by all Ecclesiastical history, and from the History of all modern Churches, their Deviations in Doctrine, Worship & Discipline, &c. testify it. The same is also Evidenced by all Ecclesiastical history, and from the History of all modern Churches, their Deviations in Doctrine, Worship & Discipline, etc. testify it. dt d vbz av vvn p-acp d j n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n2, po32 n2 p-acp n1, n1 cc n1, av vvi pn31. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1260 Page 582
10537 Nor is the reason of this aptness in us to neglect the keeping of our own Vineyards, hard to be assigned. Nor is the reason of this aptness in us to neglect the keeping of our own Vineyards, hard to be assigned. ccx vbz dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi dt vvg pp-f po12 d n2, j pc-acp vbi vvn. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1261 Page 582
10538 1. The first is the laboriousness of the work, and the crosness of it to the genius of Flesh and blood. 1. The First is the laboriousness of the work, and the crossness of it to the genius of Flesh and blood. crd dt ord vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1262 Page 582
10539 For a Christian to keep his heart with all diligence is no easy work, it lies much in a Christians denial of himself, taking up the Cross, mortifying his members, For a Christian to keep his heart with all diligence is no easy work, it lies much in a Christians denial of himself, taking up the Cross, mortifying his members, p-acp dt njp pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp d n1 vbz dx j n1, pn31 vvz av-d p-acp dt njpg2 n1 pp-f px31, vvg a-acp dt n1, vvg po31 n2, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1262 Page 582
10540 as to which, our flesh incessantly cries in the language of Peter, Master, spare thy self. as to which, our Flesh incessantly cries in the language of Peter, Master, spare thy self. c-acp p-acp r-crq, po12 n1 av-j vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, n1, vvb po21 n1. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1262 Page 582
10541 So that he who doth it rows (as we say) both against wind and tide. So that he who does it rows (as we say) both against wind and tide. av cst pns31 r-crq vdz pn31 vvz (c-acp pns12 vvb) d p-acp n1 cc n1. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1262 Page 582
10542 It requires much knowledge and judgment to keep a mans self unspotted from errors, but a great degree of self denial for any man to keep himself unspotted from the pollution of the World through lust; It requires much knowledge and judgement to keep a men self unspotted from errors, but a great degree of self denial for any man to keep himself unspotted from the pollution of the World through lust; pn31 vvz d n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi dt ng1 n1 j p-acp n2, cc-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 n1 p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi px31 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1; (49) sermon (DIV2) 1262 Page 582
10543 upon this account it is that our Saviour compareth the way •o heaven to a narrow way, a strait gate. upon this account it is that our Saviour compareth the Way •o heaven to a narrow Way, a strait gate. p-acp d n1 pn31 vbz d po12 n1 vvz dt n1 av n1 p-acp dt j n1, dt j n1. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1262 Page 582
10544 And tells us that it is as easy for a Camel to go through the Eye of a Needle as for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom of God. And tells us that it is as easy for a Camel to go through the Eye of a Needle as for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom of God. np1 vvz pno12 cst pn31 vbz a-acp j c-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 c-acp p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1262 Page 582
10545 Our work is compared by our Saviour to a cutting off the right hand, and plucking out of a right Eye. Our work is compared by our Saviour to a cutting off the right hand, and plucking out of a right Eye. po12 n1 vbz vvn p-acp po12 n1 p-acp dt n-vvg a-acp dt j-jn n1, cc vvg av pp-f dt j-jn n1. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1262 Page 582
10546 In works of great labour, and difficnlty, we are very prone (you know) to be remiss, and negligent. In works of great labour, and difficnlty, we Are very prove (you know) to be remiss, and negligent. p-acp n2 pp-f j n1, cc j, pns12 vbr av j (pn22 vvb) pc-acp vbi j, cc j. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1262 Page 582
10547 2. But this is not all; 2. But this is not all; crd p-acp d vbz xx d; (49) sermon (DIV2) 1263 Page 582
10548 The native corruption and inclination in mans heart to deviate from the holy and right ways of God is a great cause. The native corruption and inclination in men heart to deviate from the holy and right ways of God is a great cause. dt j-jn n1 cc n1 p-acp ng1 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j cc j-jn n2 pp-f np1 vbz dt j n1. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1263 Page 582
10549 I must confess that as to the Churches keeping its Vineyard I cannot apprehend such a difficulty in it. I must confess that as to the Churches keeping its Vineyard I cannot apprehend such a difficulty in it. pns11 vmb vvi cst c-acp p-acp dt n2 vvg po31 n1 pns11 vmbx vvi d dt n1 p-acp pn31. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1263 Page 582
10550 As to truth a man indeed cannot believe what he listeth, but the Church notwithstanding this may keep the Doctrine of saith; if particular Persons that are otherwise persuaded, in some points then the rest of the Church is, would but learn what the Apostle directs in that case; As to truth a man indeed cannot believe what he lists, but the Church notwithstanding this may keep the Doctrine of Says; if particular Persons that Are otherwise persuaded, in Some points then the rest of the Church is, would but Learn what the Apostle directs in that case; p-acp p-acp n1 dt n1 av vmbx vvi r-crq pns31 vvz, cc-acp dt n1 p-acp d vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f vvz; cs j n2 cst vbr av vvn, p-acp d n2 av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz, vmd cc-acp vvi r-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp d n1; (49) sermon (DIV2) 1263 Page 583
10551 Hast thou saith? have it to thy self, Rom. 14. and not think themselves obliged to publish to the disturbance of a Church what is their own particular opinion. Hast thou Says? have it to thy self, Rom. 14. and not think themselves obliged to publish to the disturbance of a Church what is their own particular opinion. vh2 pns21 vvz? vhb pn31 p-acp po21 n1, np1 crd cc xx vvi px32 vvn p-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq vbz po32 d j n1. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1263 Page 583
10552 As to Ordinances relating to Worship and Government, what difficulty can there be in keeping strictly to the Divine rule and doing that alone which Gods Word requireth? the questions concerning that would be very few, As to Ordinances relating to Worship and Government, what difficulty can there be in keeping strictly to the Divine Rule and doing that alone which God's Word requires? the questions Concerning that would be very few, p-acp p-acp n2 vvg p-acp n1 cc n1, r-crq n1 vmb a-acp vbi p-acp vvg av-j p-acp dt j-jn n1 cc vdg d j r-crq npg1 n1 vvz? dt n2 vvg cst vmd vbi av d, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1263 Page 583
10553 if men did not lay hold upon some general passages, and apply them to their own fancies. if men did not lay hold upon Some general passages, and apply them to their own fancies. cs n2 vdd xx vvi n1 p-acp d j n2, cc vvi pno32 p-acp po32 d n2. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1263 Page 583
10554 Were men but fixed in this to adhere to the Divine rule without diminishing it, Were men but fixed in this to adhere to the Divine Rule without diminishing it, np1 n2 p-acp j-vvn p-acp d pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j-jn n1 p-acp vvg pn31, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1263 Page 583
10555 or without adding to it, unless in cases where such additions are apparently necessary, certainly this were all to be required in order to the Churches keeping its own Vineyard as to the Ordinances committed to it. or without adding to it, unless in cases where such additions Are apparently necessary, Certainly this were all to be required in order to the Churches keeping its own Vineyard as to the Ordinances committed to it. cc p-acp vvg p-acp pn31, cs p-acp n2 c-crq d n2 vbr av-j j, av-j d vbdr av-d pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 vvg po31 d n1 a-acp p-acp dt n2 vvn p-acp pn31. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1263 Page 583
10556 But the corruption of mans heart, inclining him to interpret the will of God in a consistency to his own reason, makes all the difficulty in the Churches keeping the Doctrine of faith. But the corruption of men heart, inclining him to interpret the will of God in a consistency to his own reason, makes all the difficulty in the Churches keeping the Doctrine of faith. p-acp dt n1 pp-f ng1 n1, vvg pno31 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 d n1, vvz d dt n1 p-acp dt n2 vvg dt n1 pp-f n1. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1263 Page 583
10557 And the wild humour that hath always possest men to Worship God according to their own fancies, And the wild humour that hath always possessed men to Worship God according to their own fancies, cc dt j n1 cst vhz av vvn n2 p-acp n1 np1 vvg p-acp po32 d n2, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1263 Page 583
10558 and to create decencies, and matters of order, according to their own pleasure, and to conform their Altars to that of Damascus, hath been all along in the story of the Church, the cause of the Churches neglecting to keeps its proper Vineyard. and to create decencies, and matters of order, according to their own pleasure, and to conform their Altars to that of Damascus, hath been all along in the story of the Church, the cause of the Churches neglecting to keeps its proper Vineyard. cc pc-acp vvi n2, cc n2 pp-f n1, vvg p-acp po32 d n1, cc pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp d pp-f np1, vhz vbn d a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n2 vvg p-acp vvz po31 j n1. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1263 Page 583
10559 3. Thirdly, It is much caused from the mixture of the world in our conversation. 3. Thirdly, It is much caused from the mixture of the world in our Conversation. crd ord, pn31 vbz av-d vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po12 n1. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1264 Page 583
10560 This is true both as to the neglect of the particular Christian, & as to the neglect of the Church also. As to the particular Christian; This is true both as to the neglect of the particular Christian, & as to the neglect of the Church also. As to the particular Christian; d vbz j av-d c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j njp, cc c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av. p-acp p-acp dt j njp; (49) sermon (DIV2) 1264 Page 583
10561 we are but flesh, and have senses to be gratified with pleasures, profits, honour, &c. as well as with the supply of our necessities: we Are but Flesh, and have Senses to be gratified with pleasures, profits, honour, etc. as well as with the supply of our necessities: pns12 vbr p-acp n1, cc vhb n2 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n2, n2, n1, av c-acp av c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2: (49) sermon (DIV2) 1264 Page 583
10562 We live in, and converse with the world, which is full of objects, that gratifie our sensitive appetite in these things; We live in, and converse with the world, which is full of objects, that gratify our sensitive appetite in these things; pns12 vvb p-acp, cc vvi p-acp dt n1, r-crq vbz j pp-f n2, cst vvi po12 j n1 p-acp d n2; (49) sermon (DIV2) 1264 Page 583
10563 these are continual temptations to us to remit at least the care of our own souls, these Are continual temptations to us to remit At least the care of our own Souls, d vbr j n2 p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp ds dt n1 pp-f po12 d n2, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1264 Page 583
10564 & to neglect our own Vineyards. & to neglect our own Vineyards. cc pc-acp vvi po12 d n2. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1264 Page 583
10565 The Church also while it is militant here on Earth, & considered as Visible, hath in it a great mixture of the world, The Church also while it is militant Here on Earth, & considered as Visible, hath in it a great mixture of the world, dt n1 av cs pn31 vbz j av p-acp n1, cc vvn p-acp j, vhz p-acp pn31 dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1264 Page 583
10566 though not of the Pagen world, (there must be a profession of Christ in all the Members of the Visible Church) yet, of that world which lyeth in wickedness, and it is this mixture of Hypocrites, with such as are the sincere Servants of God, that causeth the Church's neglect of its Vineyard. All the remissness in a Church of its care as to the Doctrine, Worship, and Discipline of Christ, proceedeth from this mixture of persons, who are no more than Visible, with such as are sincere, though not of the Pagen world, (there must be a profession of christ in all the Members of the Visible Church) yet, of that world which lies in wickedness, and it is this mixture of Hypocrites, with such as Are the sincere Servants of God, that Causes the Church's neglect of its Vineyard. All the remissness in a Church of its care as to the Doctrine, Worship, and Discipline of christ, Proceedeth from this mixture of Persons, who Are no more than Visible, with such as Are sincere, cs xx pp-f dt fw-mi n1, (pc-acp vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d dt n2 pp-f dt j n1) av, pp-f d n1 r-crq vvz p-acp n1, cc pn31 vbz d n1 pp-f n2, p-acp d c-acp vbr dt j n2 pp-f np1, cst vvz dt ng1 n1 pp-f po31 n1. d dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 c-acp p-acp dt n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f np1, vvz p-acp d n1 pp-f n2, r-crq vbr dx dc cs j, p-acp d c-acp vbr j, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1264 Page 583
10567 and true Members of the Church of Christ. and true Members of the Church of christ. cc j n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1264 Page 583
10568 4. A fourth cause of this neglect, is mens foolish presumptions, that they are well enough. 4. A fourth cause of this neglect, is men's foolish presumptions, that they Are well enough. crd dt ord n1 pp-f d n1, vbz ng2 j n2, cst pns32 vbr av av-d. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1265 Page 584
10569 The work of every particular Person in keeping the Vineyard of his own Soul, is so contrary to the grain of flesh, The work of every particular Person in keeping the Vineyard of his own Soul, is so contrary to the grain of Flesh, dt n1 pp-f d j n1 p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1, vbz av j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1265 Page 584
10570 and blood, that not only the natural man, but even the Sanctified man (in regard of that corruption which is yet in him) is ready to take up with short measures of it, and blood, that not only the natural man, but even the Sanctified man (in regard of that corruption which is yet in him) is ready to take up with short measures of it, cc n1, cst xx av-j dt j n1, cc-acp av dt vvd n1 (p-acp n1 pp-f d n1 r-crq vbz av p-acp pno31) vbz j pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp j n2 pp-f pn31, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1265 Page 584
10571 and to think his Vineyard is well enough kept when indeed it is not; and to think his Vineyard is well enough kept when indeed it is not; cc pc-acp vvi po31 np1 vbz av av-d vvn c-crq av pn31 vbz xx; (49) sermon (DIV2) 1265 Page 584
10572 men are loth to be righteous over much, and are very apt to think that a little is enough. men Are loath to be righteous over much, and Are very apt to think that a little is enough. n2 vbr j pc-acp vbi j p-acp d, cc vbr av j pc-acp vvi cst dt j vbz d. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1265 Page 584
10573 We are very apt to think that we do enough duty, and consider not the mark which we are to press after, the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ. We Are very apt to think that we do enough duty, and Consider not the mark which we Are to press After, the measure of the stature of the fullness of christ. pns12 vbr av j pc-acp vvi cst pns12 vdb av-d n1, cc vvb xx dt n1 r-crq pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi a-acp, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1265 Page 584
10574 It is something natural to us to think we may not only do, but over-do what God requireth of us, when alas! It is something natural to us to think we may not only do, but overdo what God requires of us, when alas! pn31 vbz pi j p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi pns12 vmb xx av-j vdi, cc-acp j r-crq np1 vvz pp-f pno12, c-crq uh! (49) sermon (DIV2) 1265 Page 584
10575 when we have done all we can we are unprofitable servants, servants, so that what we do is but our duty, unprofitable servants, so that what we do cometh much short of our duty. when we have done all we can we Are unprofitable Servants, Servants, so that what we do is but our duty, unprofitable Servants, so that what we do comes much short of our duty. c-crq pns12 vhb vdn d pns12 vmb pns12 vbr j n2, n2, av cst r-crq pns12 vdb vbz p-acp po12 n1, j n2, av cst r-crq pns12 vdb vvz d j pp-f po12 n1. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1265 Page 584
10576 Perfection is what we are all bound to aim at and strive after, but withal it is what no man attaineth; Perfection is what we Are all bound to aim At and strive After, but withal it is what no man attaineth; n1 vbz q-crq pns12 vbr d vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp cc vvi a-acp, cc-acp av pn31 vbz r-crq dx n1 vvz; (49) sermon (DIV2) 1265 Page 584
10577 not as though I had already attained, or were already perfect (saith the Apostle.) You know in works that are not naturally pleasing to us we are well pleased to think we have done enough. not as though I had already attained, or were already perfect (Says the Apostle.) You know in works that Are not naturally pleasing to us we Are well pleased to think we have done enough. xx c-acp cs pns11 vhd av vvn, cc vbdr av j (vvz dt n1.) pn22 vvb p-acp n2 cst vbr xx av-j vvg p-acp pno12 pns12 vbr av vvn pc-acp vvi pns12 vhb vdn av-d. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1265 Page 584
10627 and who stand in nearest concernment to us. and who stand in nearest concernment to us. cc q-crq vvb p-acp js n1 p-acp pno12. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1269 Page 587
10578 Thus it is in the business of Religion, and holiness, they are things which please not flesh and blood; Thus it is in the business of Religion, and holiness, they Are things which please not Flesh and blood; av pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1, pns32 vbr n2 r-crq vvb xx n1 cc n1; (49) sermon (DIV2) 1265 Page 584
10579 so as we are well pleased when we can Satisfy our selves, and think that we need do no more nor go any further, so as we Are well pleased when we can Satisfy our selves, and think that we need do no more nor go any further, av c-acp pns12 vbr av vvn c-crq pns12 vmb vvb po12 n2, cc vvb cst pns12 vvb vdb av-dx dc ccx vvi d av-jc, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1265 Page 584
10580 and as it is with particular Christians so it is with Churches, all which have not Pastors, and Governours according to Gods own heart, and as it is with particular Christians so it is with Churches, all which have not Pastors, and Governors according to God's own heart, cc c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp j np1 av pn31 vbz p-acp n2, d r-crq vhb xx ng1, cc n2 vvg p-acp n2 d n1, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1265 Page 584
10581 nor are all the members of them, members of Christ. Now those who are not so are no great lovers of, nor Are all the members of them, members of christ. Now those who Are not so Are no great lovers of, ccx vbr d dt n2 pp-f pno32, n2 pp-f np1. av d r-crq vbr xx av vbr dx j n2 pp-f, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1265 Page 584
10582 nor zealous for the perfection of purity, but can take up with measures short of those which Christ hath made, and given. nor zealous for the perfection of purity, but can take up with measures short of those which christ hath made, and given. ccx j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp vmb vvi a-acp p-acp n2 j pp-f d r-crq np1 vhz vvn, cc vvn. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1265 Page 584
10583 Hence is that neglect of the keeping their own Vineyards which is but too obvious in all Churches; Hence is that neglect of the keeping their own Vineyards which is but too obvious in all Churches; av vbz d n1 pp-f dt vvg po32 d n2 r-crq vbz p-acp av j p-acp d n2; (49) sermon (DIV2) 1265 Page 584
10584 and hence are those obvious declinations in that duty which men owe to God, and in the purity of Churches every Age is still declining, and hence Are those obvious declinations in that duty which men owe to God, and in the purity of Churches every Age is still declining, cc av vbr d j n2 p-acp d n1 r-crq n2 vvb p-acp np1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 d n1 vbz av vvg, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1265 Page 584
10585 and growing worse then the former, whiles a party in the Church still studyeth more and more to wriggle their neck out of the yoke of Christ, and growing Worse then the former, while a party in the Church still studieth more and more to wriggle their neck out of the yoke of christ, cc vvg av-jc cs dt j, cs dt n1 p-acp dt n1 av vvz dc cc av-dc pc-acp vvi po32 n1 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1265 Page 584
10586 and to get rid of some ingrateful things to flesh and blood, which a former Age retained. and to get rid of Some ingrateful things to Flesh and blood, which a former Age retained. cc pc-acp vvi vvn pp-f d j n2 p-acp n1 cc n1, r-crq dt j n1 vvd. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1265 Page 584
10587 For as no particular Person at first runs up to the highest degree of wickedness, so seldom doth any Church at first Apostatize, to that degree, but gradually declineth. For as no particular Person At First runs up to the highest degree of wickedness, so seldom does any Church At First Apostatise, to that degree, but gradually declineth. p-acp p-acp dx j n1 p-acp ord vvz a-acp p-acp dt js n1 pp-f n1, av av vdz d n1 p-acp ord vvi, p-acp d n1, cc-acp av-jn vvz. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1265 Page 584
10588 None shall need to enquire, whence it is that this Neglect of our own Vineyards, maketh us to appear thus black, who but considereth that this Neglect is contrary to the Divine rule, which obligeth us to keep our hearts with all diligence, Prov. 423. to strive after perfection, and to go on unto it: None shall need to inquire, whence it is that this Neglect of our own Vineyards, makes us to appear thus black, who but Considereth that this Neglect is contrary to the Divine Rule, which obliges us to keep our hearts with all diligence, Curae 423. to strive After perfection, and to go on unto it: np1 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi, c-crq pn31 vbz cst d vvb pp-f po12 d n2, vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi av j-jn, r-crq p-acp vvz cst d vvb vbz j-jn p-acp dt j-jn n1, r-crq vvz pno12 p-acp vvb po12 n2 p-acp d n1, np1 crd pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, cc pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp pn31: (49) sermon (DIV2) 1266 Page 585
10589 and also obligeth all Churches, to keep that which is committed to their trust, to keep the Lords Word, &c. There is no medium in this case betwixt black and white. The Whiteness, beauty and glory of a Christian lyeth in his holding fast of his profession, both of faith and holiness, his keeping close to the divine rule, and also obliges all Churches, to keep that which is committed to their trust, to keep the lords Word, etc. There is no medium in this case betwixt black and white. The Whiteness, beauty and glory of a Christian lies in his holding fast of his profession, both of faith and holiness, his keeping close to the divine Rule, cc av vvz d n2, pc-acp vvi d r-crq vbz vvn p-acp po32 n1, p-acp vvb dt n2 n1, av pc-acp vbz dx fw-la p-acp d n1 p-acp j-jn cc j-jn. dt n1, n1 cc n1 pp-f dt njp vvz p-acp po31 vvg av-j pp-f po31 n1, d pp-f n1 cc n1, po31 vvg av-j p-acp dt j-jn n1, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1266 Page 585
10590 and here in also lyeth the whiteness, and beauty of those assemblyes of Christians which we call Churches and the more, and Here in also lies the whiteness, and beauty of those assemblies of Christians which we call Churches and the more, cc av p-acp av vvz dt n1, cc n1 pp-f d n2 pp-f np1 r-crq pns12 vvb n2 cc dt av-dc, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1266 Page 585
10591 or less, both of a Christians, and of a Churches beauty, and whiteness lyeth in his, or less, both of a Christians, and of a Churches beauty, and whiteness lies in his, cc av-dc, d pp-f dt njpg2, cc pp-f dt ng1 n1, cc n1 vvz p-acp png31, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1266 Page 585
10592 or their more or less conformity to the divine rule, which being granted, their neglect of this must necessarily render them black and make them to appear so to others. or their more or less conformity to the divine Rule, which being granted, their neglect of this must necessarily render them black and make them to appear so to Others. cc po32 n1 cc dc n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, r-crq vbg vvn, po32 n1 pp-f d vmb av-j vvi pno32 j-jn cc vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi av p-acp n2-jn. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1266 Page 585
10593 This discourse may in the first place let us see, the weakness of our faith, in our different apprehensions of our worldly, and spiritual concernments. This discourse may in the First place let us see, the weakness of our faith, in our different apprehensions of our worldly, and spiritual concernments. d n1 vmb p-acp dt ord n1 vvb pno12 vvi, dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, p-acp po12 j n2 pp-f po12 j, cc j n2. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1267 Page 585
10594 Certainly had we the same persuasions, that we have Souls, as that we have Bodies, Certainly had we the same persuasions, that we have Souls, as that we have Bodies, av-j vhd pns12 dt d n2, cst pns12 vhb n2, c-acp cst pns12 vhb n2, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1267 Page 585
10595 as quick apprehensions of the danger of our Souls miscarriage, as we have of our bodily dangers; as quick apprehensions of the danger of our Souls miscarriage, as we have of our bodily dangers; c-acp j n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 n1, c-acp pns12 vhb pp-f po12 j n2; (49) sermon (DIV2) 1267 Page 585
10596 had we but a firm persuasion of the excellency of our Souls, above our Bodies we should have an equal, had we but a firm persuasion of the excellency of our Souls, above our Bodies we should have an equal, vhn pns12 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, p-acp po12 n2 pns12 vmd vhi dt j-jn, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1267 Page 585
10597 if not a greater care, to keep this Vineyard of our immortal Soul, as we have to keep our Bodies; if not a greater care, to keep this Vineyard of our immortal Soul, as we have to keep our Bodies; cs xx dt jc n1, pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f po12 j n1, c-acp pns12 vhb pc-acp vvi po12 n2; (49) sermon (DIV2) 1267 Page 585
10598 but have we so? It is true there are some in the World, that are lazy, but have we so? It is true there Are Some in the World, that Are lazy, cc-acp vhb pns12 av? pn31 vbz j pc-acp vbr d p-acp dt n1, cst vbr j, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1267 Page 585
10599 and slothful as to their outward concerns, they will rather steal, or beg, then work, and slothful as to their outward concerns, they will rather steal, or beg, then work, cc j c-acp p-acp po32 j vvz, pns32 vmb av-c vvi, cc vvi, cs n1, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1267 Page 585
10600 but these are but few in comparison of others, God hath given men a body to look after, with what diligence doth he keep that? he riseth up early, lyeth down late, but these Are but few in comparison of Others, God hath given men a body to look After, with what diligence does he keep that? he Riseth up early, lies down late, cc-acp d vbr p-acp d p-acp n1 pp-f n2-jn, np1 vhz vvn n2 dt n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp, p-acp r-crq n1 vdz pns31 vvi d? pns31 vvz a-acp av-j, vvz a-acp av-j, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1267 Page 585
10601 and eateth the bread of carefulness, and all this for the keeping of his body, and Eateth the bred of carefulness, and all this for the keeping of his body, cc vvz dt n1 pp-f n1, cc d d p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po31 n1, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1267 Page 585
10602 but for this Vineyard of the Soul of man, how few are they that look after it? how little is the diligence that is used in keeping of that? who attendeth the health of his Soul with that diligence that he attendeth his bodily health? or the maintenance and food of his Soul, with the same diligence that he attendeth his bodily food and sustenance? or the adorning of his Soul, with the same care and diligence that he attendeth the adorning of his body? What doth this argue? doth it not speak either that men have no great opinion that they have immortal Souls, but for this Vineyard of the Soul of man, how few Are they that look After it? how little is the diligence that is used in keeping of that? who attends the health of his Soul with that diligence that he attends his bodily health? or the maintenance and food of his Soul, with the same diligence that he attends his bodily food and sustenance? or the adorning of his Soul, with the same care and diligence that he attends the adorning of his body? What does this argue? does it not speak either that men have no great opinion that they have immortal Souls, cc-acp p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, c-crq d vbr pns32 cst vvb p-acp pn31? q-crq j vbz dt n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp vvg pp-f d? q-crq vvz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp d n1 cst pns31 vvz po31 j n1? cc dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp dt d n1 cst pns31 vvz po31 j n1 cc n1? cc dt vvg pp-f po31 n1, p-acp dt d n1 cc n1 cst pns31 vvz dt vvg pp-f po31 n1? q-crq vdz d vvi? vdz pn31 xx vvi d d n2 vhb dx j n1 cst pns32 vhb j n2, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1267 Page 585
10603 or that they have no great opinion of the price, and value of them, or that they do not think there is so much care necessary for the keeping of them? or that they have no great opinion of the price, and valve of them, or that they do not think there is so much care necessary for the keeping of them? cc cst pns32 vhb dx j n1 pp-f dt n1, cc n1 pp-f pno32, cc cst pns32 vdb xx vvi pc-acp vbz av av-d vvb j p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f pno32? (49) sermon (DIV2) 1267 Page 586
10604 We may observe from hence, upon what the blackness of particular Souls, and Churches, is principally to be charged. There may be some blame to be laid upon forrein causes. We may observe from hence, upon what the blackness of particular Souls, and Churches, is principally to be charged. There may be Some blame to be laid upon foreign Causes. pns12 vmb vvi p-acp av, p-acp r-crq dt n1 pp-f j n2, cc n2, vbz av-j pc-acp vbi vvn. a-acp vmb vbi d n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp j n2. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1268 Page 586
10605 Temptations from the World and the Devil, but the greatest blame must be laid upon our selves. Temptations from the World and the devil, but the greatest blame must be laid upon our selves. n2 p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1, cc-acp dt js n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp po12 n2. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1268 Page 586
10606 Did we keep our watch so strictly as we might keep it, Temptations could have no such power upon us as they have, the Devil and the world can do no more then strike fire, the tinder that receiveth it must be in our own box; Did we keep our watch so strictly as we might keep it, Temptations could have no such power upon us as they have, the devil and the world can do no more then strike fire, the tinder that receives it must be in our own box; vdd pns12 vvi po12 n1 av av-j c-acp pns12 vmd vvi pn31, n2 vmd vhi dx d n1 p-acp pno12 c-acp pns32 vhb, dt n1 cc dt n1 vmb vdi dx dc cs vvb n1, dt n1 cst vvz pn31 vmb vbi p-acp po12 d n1; (49) sermon (DIV2) 1268 Page 586
10607 when the Prince of the World came to Christ, he could do nothing against him, because he found nothing in him. when the Prince of the World Come to christ, he could do nothing against him, Because he found nothing in him. c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd p-acp np1, pns31 vmd vdi pix p-acp pno31, c-acp pns31 vvd pix p-acp pno31. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1268 Page 586
10608 If the Devil found nothing in our Souls he could do nothing against them but only disturb them. If the devil found nothing in our Souls he could do nothing against them but only disturb them. cs dt n1 vvd pix p-acp po12 n2 pns31 vmd vdi pix p-acp pno32 cc-acp av-j vvi pno32. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1268 Page 586
10609 The like may be said for the corruptions of Churches; If the husbandmen did not sleep the Enemy could not sow so many tares. The like may be said for the corruptions of Churches; If the husbandmen did not sleep the Enemy could not sow so many tares. dt j vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2; cs dt n2 vdd xx vvi dt n1 vmd xx vvi av d n2. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1268 Page 586
10658 and all their actions, so as they are all written in a Book, must know and believe this. and all their actions, so as they Are all written in a Book, must know and believe this. cc d po32 n2, av c-acp pns32 vbr d vvn p-acp dt n1, vmb vvi cc vvi d. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1271 Page 589
10610 All corruptions, in the Doctrine of faith, in matters of Worship and discipline, have crept in by the Officers of Churches not keeping their own Vineyards. The man of sin, the Western Antichrist, had never so hacknyed the Western Churches, All corruptions, in the Doctrine of faith, in matters of Worship and discipline, have crept in by the Officers of Churches not keeping their own Vineyards. The man of since, the Western Antichrist, had never so hacknyed the Western Churches, av-d n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, vhb vvn p-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 xx vvg po32 d n2. dt n1 pp-f n1, dt j np1, vhd av-x av vvd dt j n2, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1268 Page 586
10611 if they had not like Issachar Couched under the burden, and bowed their necks down to the Yoke. if they had not like Issachar Couched under the burden, and bowed their necks down to the Yoke. cs pns32 vhd xx av-j np1 vvd p-acp dt n1, cc vvd po32 n2 a-acp p-acp dt n1. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1268 Page 586
10612 I shall shut up this discourse with a few Words of Exhortation to all to keep their own Vineyards. I shall not here speak to the duty of husbandmen (Spiritual husbandmen) to keep the Vineyard of the Church; it were a Proper discourse from the Doctrine, I shall shut up this discourse with a few Words of Exhortation to all to keep their own Vineyards. I shall not Here speak to the duty of husbandmen (Spiritual husbandmen) to keep the Vineyard of the Church; it were a Proper discourse from the Doctrine, pns11 vmb vvi a-acp d n1 p-acp dt d n2 pp-f n1 p-acp d p-acp vvb po32 d n2. pns11 vmb xx av vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 (j n2) pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1; pn31 vbdr dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1269 Page 586
10613 but I am not in a proper auditory. but I am not in a proper auditory. cc-acp pns11 vbm xx p-acp dt j j. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1269 Page 586
10614 And besides would every particular Christian but keep the Vineyard of his own Soul, the care of Magistrates, and Ministers who are the keepers of Christs Vineyard might be less. And beside would every particular Christian but keep the Vineyard of his own Soul, the care of Magistrates, and Ministers who Are the keepers of Christ Vineyard might be less. cc a-acp vmd d j np1 p-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1, dt n1 pp-f n2, cc n2 r-crq vbr dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1 vmd vbi av-dc. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1269 Page 586
10615 Christians woful remissness, and neglect in keeping the more particular Vineyards of their own Souls, is that which makes the work of the keepers of the more publick Vineyard of the Church so difficult and almost unpracticable to them. Christians woeful remissness, and neglect in keeping the more particular Vineyards of their own Souls, is that which makes the work of the keepers of the more public Vineyard of the Church so difficult and almost unpracticable to them. np1 j n1, cc vvi p-acp vvg dt av-dc j n2 pp-f po32 d n2, vbz d r-crq vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt av-dc j n1 pp-f dt n1 av j cc av j p-acp pno32. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1269 Page 586
10616 Let me therefore only lay a little stress here, as we say, if every man would sweep his own door the street would be clean: Let me Therefore only lay a little stress Here, as we say, if every man would sweep his own door the street would be clean: vvb pno11 av av-j vvd dt j n1 av, c-acp pns12 vvb, cs d n1 vmd vvi po31 d n1 dt n1 vmd vbi j: (49) sermon (DIV2) 1269 Page 586
10617 So it is true if every one would look to the Vineyard of his own particular Soul, or his particular family, the Church of God would be clean, So it is true if every one would look to the Vineyard of his own particular Soul, or his particular family, the Church of God would be clean, av pn31 vbz j cs d pi vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d j n1, cc po31 j n1, dt n1 pp-f np1 vmd vbi j, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1269 Page 586
10618 for that is made up but of particular families, and particular Souls. for that is made up but of particular families, and particular Souls. c-acp d vbz vvn a-acp p-acp pp-f j n2, cc j n2. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1269 Page 586
10619 When these Vineyards are kept, the more publick Vineyard which is made up of these must also be kept. When these Vineyards Are kept, the more public Vineyard which is made up of these must also be kept. c-crq d n2 vbr vvn, dt av-dc j n1 r-crq vbz vvn a-acp pp-f d vmb av vbb vvn. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1269 Page 587
10620 Wherein the keeping of our Vineyards lyeth you have heard, viz. 1. In the keeping of it clear of weeds and noxious plants. 2. In the cultivation, and manuring such plants as are fit for it. Wherein the keeping of our Vineyards lies you have herd, viz. 1. In the keeping of it clear of weeds and noxious plants. 2. In the cultivation, and manuring such plants as Are fit for it. c-crq dt n-vvg pp-f po12 n2 vvz pn22 vhb vvn, n1 crd p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f pn31 j pp-f n2 cc j n2. crd p-acp dt n1, cc vvg d n2 c-acp vbr j p-acp pn31. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1269 Page 587
10621 In these two things lyeth the keeping of Gardens and Vineyards amongst men: In these two things lies the keeping of Gardens and Vineyards among men: p-acp d crd n2 vvz dt n-vvg pp-f n2 cc n2 p-acp n2: (49) sermon (DIV2) 1269 Page 587
10622 in these two things lyeth the keeping of our Vineyards in a metaphorical & more spiritual sense, you whom God hath trusted with the care of others, have a larger Vineyard then those that are solute. in these two things lies the keeping of our Vineyards in a metaphorical & more spiritual sense, you whom God hath trusted with the care of Others, have a larger Vineyard then those that Are solute. p-acp d crd n2 vvz dt n-vvg pp-f po12 n2 p-acp dt j cc av-dc j n1, pn22 r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2-jn, vhb dt jc n1 cs d cst vbr j. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1269 Page 587
10623 The Wife is a part of the Husbands Vineyard, Children are their parents Vineyard, Servants are their Masters Vineyard. Every mans family is his Vineyard. The Wife is a part of the Husbands Vineyard, Children Are their Parents Vineyard, Servants Are their Masters Vineyard. Every men family is his Vineyard. dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1, n2 vbr po32 ng2 n1, n2 vbr po32 n2 n1. d ng1 n1 vbz po31 n1. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1269 Page 587
10624 If any be single his Soul is his Vineyard. If any be single his Soul is his Vineyard. cs d vbb j po31 n1 vbz po31 n1. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1269 Page 587
10625 The keeping of your Vineyards lyeth in a keeping of them free from Scandal, not suffering sin upon any that stand in any relation to you; The keeping of your Vineyards lies in a keeping of them free from Scandal, not suffering since upon any that stand in any Relation to you; dt n-vvg pp-f po22 n2 vvz p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f pno32 j p-acp n1, xx vvg n1 p-acp d cst vvb p-acp d n1 p-acp pn22; (49) sermon (DIV2) 1269 Page 587
10626 we ought not to do it as to our neighbour, much less as to any that are our neighbours in thenearest and strictest sense, we ought not to do it as to our neighbour, much less as to any that Are our neighbours in thenearest and Strictest sense, pns12 vmd xx pc-acp vdi pn31 a-acp p-acp po12 n1, av-d av-dc p-acp p-acp d cst vbr po12 n2 p-acp n1 cc js n1, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1269 Page 587
10628 David resolved to walk within his house with a perfect heart — that the faithful in the land should dwell with him, David resolved to walk within his house with a perfect heart — that the faithful in the land should dwell with him, np1 vvn p-acp vvb p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt j n1 — cst dt j p-acp dt n1 vmd vvi p-acp pno31, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1269 Page 587
10629 and that he that walked in a perfect way should serve him, that he that wrought deceit should not dwell within his house, he that telleth lyes should not abide in his sight, Psal. 101. 2, 7, 8. Abraham commanded his Children, and his houshold after him, to keep the way of the Lord, to do justice, and that he that walked in a perfect Way should serve him, that he that wrought deceit should not dwell within his house, he that Telleth lies should not abide in his sighed, Psalm 101. 2, 7, 8. Abraham commanded his Children, and his household After him, to keep the Way of the Lord, to do Justice, cc cst pns31 cst vvd p-acp dt j n1 vmd vvi pno31, cst pns31 cst vvd n1 vmd xx vvi p-acp po31 n1, pns31 cst vvz n2 vmd xx vvi p-acp po31 n1, np1 crd crd, crd, crd np1 vvd po31 n2, cc po31 n1 p-acp pno31, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vdi n1, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1269 Page 587
10630 and judgment, Gen. 18. 19. For you that have only the Vineyards of your own Souls to keep, neglect them not; and judgement, Gen. 18. 19. For you that have only the Vineyards of your own Souls to keep, neglect them not; cc n1, np1 crd crd p-acp pn22 cst vhb av-j dt n2 pp-f po22 d n2 pc-acp vvi, vvb pno32 xx; (49) sermon (DIV2) 1269 Page 587
10631 I will press this upon you with 2 considerations which I shall recommend to you. I will press this upon you with 2 considerations which I shall recommend to you. pns11 vmb vvi d p-acp pn22 p-acp crd n2 r-crq pns11 vmb vvi p-acp pn22. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1269 Page 587
10632 1. The first shall be, The value of the Vineyards with which God hath betrusted to you. 1. The First shall be, The valve of the Vineyards with which God hath betrusted to you. crd dt ord vmb vbi, dt n1 pp-f dt n2 p-acp r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp pn22. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1270 Page 587
10633 The Vineyards are Souls, either your own Souls, or the Souls of others, or both. The Vineyards Are Souls, either your own Souls, or the Souls of Others, or both. dt n2 vbr n2, d po22 d n2, cc dt n2 pp-f n2-jn, cc d. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1270 Page 587
10634 Which way soever you consider a Soul, whether as a Spiritual being, or as a reasonable being, indued with noble faculties, Which Way soever you Consider a Soul, whither as a Spiritual being, or as a reasonable being, endued with noble faculties, r-crq n1 av pn22 vvb dt n1, cs p-acp dt j vbg, cc p-acp dt j vbg, vvn p-acp j n2, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1270 Page 587
10635 or as an immortal being that cannot perish with the body, as that part of man, which beareth the most lively impress of the image of God, or as an immortal being that cannot perish with the body, as that part of man, which bears the most lively Impress of the image of God, cc p-acp dt j vbg cst vmbx vvi p-acp dt n1, c-acp cst n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vvz dt av-ds j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1270 Page 587
10636 as that which was purchased by the blood of Christ, and which is the habitation of God through the Spirit in which the holy Spirit may dwell, that which is ordained to an Eternity either of happiness or misery; as that which was purchased by the blood of christ, and which is the habitation of God through the Spirit in which the holy Spirit may dwell, that which is ordained to an Eternity either of happiness or misery; c-acp d r-crq vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp r-crq dt j n1 vmb vvi, cst r-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 av-d pp-f n1 cc n1; (49) sermon (DIV2) 1270 Page 587
10637 which way soever you look upon your own Souls, or the Souls of those who are committed to your trusts, they are noble Vineyards. which Way soever you look upon your own Souls, or the Souls of those who Are committed to your trusts, they Are noble Vineyards. r-crq n1 av pn22 vvb p-acp po22 d n2, cc dt n2 pp-f d r-crq vbr vvn p-acp po22 n2, pns32 vbr j n2. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1270 Page 587
10638 Reason teacheth us to take the best care of our best and most excellent things, I have thought it often a most unreasonable vanity of some Gentlemen, to take a great deal more care of the managery, of an horse or hawk then of their Sons. It is every whit as great, Reason Teaches us to take the best care of our best and most excellent things, I have Thought it often a most unreasonable vanity of Some Gentlemen, to take a great deal more care of the managery, of an horse or hawk then of their Sons. It is every whit as great, n1 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi dt js n1 pp-f po12 js cc av-ds j n2, pns11 vhb vvn pn31 av dt av-ds j n1 pp-f d n2, pc-acp vvi dt j vvb dc n1 pp-f dt n1, pp-f dt n1 cc n1 av pp-f po32 n2. pn31 vbz d n1 c-acp j, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1270 Page 588
10639 if not a much greater vanity, to take a greater care of the bodies, and outward concerns of their relations, then of their Souls. if not a much greater vanity, to take a greater care of the bodies, and outward concerns of their relations, then of their Souls. cs xx av av-d jc n1, pc-acp vvi dt jc n1 pp-f dt n2, cc j vvz pp-f po32 n2, av pp-f po32 n2. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1270 Page 588
10640 What can be laid in ballance with a Soul which will not be found too light for it? what shall be offered in exchange for it, What can be laid in balance with a Soul which will not be found too Light for it? what shall be offered in exchange for it, q-crq vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 r-crq vmb xx vbi vvn av j c-acp pn31? q-crq vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1 p-acp pn31, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1270 Page 588
10641 and not rejected as of too low a consideration? Of what value think you that must be which was bought with the blood of him who was the Son of God? Consider of what value the profession of your faith, and not rejected as of too low a consideration? Of what valve think you that must be which was bought with the blood of him who was the Son of God? Consider of what valve the profession of your faith, cc xx vvn a-acp pp-f av j dt n1? pp-f r-crq n1 vvb pn22 cst vmb vbi r-crq vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31 r-crq vbds dt n1 pp-f np1? np1 pp-f r-crq n1 dt n1 pp-f po22 n1, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1270 Page 588
10642 and the practice of holiness is; and the practice of holiness is; cc dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz; (49) sermon (DIV2) 1270 Page 588
10643 your faith is called precious faith, and of holiness, it is said that without it none shall see the Lord. 2. Secondly. your faith is called precious faith, and of holiness, it is said that without it none shall see the Lord. 2. Secondly. po22 n1 vbz vvn j n1, cc pp-f n1, pn31 vbz vvn cst p-acp pn31 pix vmb vvi dt n1. crd ord. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1270 Page 588
10659 Lastly the more accountable we are for any trust, the more we take our selves obliged to keep it with all diligence. Lastly the more accountable we Are for any trust, the more we take our selves obliged to keep it with all diligence. ord dt n1 j pns12 vbr p-acp d n1, dt av-dc pns12 vvb po12 n2 vvn pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp d n1. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1271 Page 589
10644 Consider who it is that hath betrusted you with them. Behold (saith God) All Souls are mine, It is God that hath given unto us the trust of our own Souls and the trusts of others Souls for all Souls are originally Gods. He breaths the Soul into the body of a man, he puts Souls into mens families, I beseech you consider here these particulars: 1. That every Person of reputation and honour valueth a trust, and thinks it beneath a man, not to discharge a trust he undertakes with some degrees of faithfulness. Consider who it is that hath betrusted you with them. Behold (Says God) All Souls Are mine, It is God that hath given unto us the trust of our own Souls and the trusts of Others Souls for all Souls Are originally God's He breathes the Soul into the body of a man, he puts Souls into men's families, I beseech you Consider Here these particulars: 1. That every Person of reputation and honour valueth a trust, and thinks it beneath a man, not to discharge a trust he undertakes with Some Degrees of faithfulness. np1 r-crq pn31 vbz cst vhz vvn pn22 p-acp pno32. vvb (vvz np1) d n2 vbr png11, pn31 vbz np1 cst vhz vvn p-acp pno12 dt vvb pp-f po12 d n2 cc dt n2 pp-f n2-jn n2 p-acp d n2 vbr av-j n2 pns31 n2 dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns31 vvz n2 p-acp ng2 n2, pns11 vvb pn22 vvb av d n2-j: crd cst d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vvz dt n1, cc vvz pn31 p-acp dt n1, xx pc-acp vvi dt n1 pns31 vvz p-acp d n2 pp-f n1. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1271 Page 588
10645 We see in our daily experience, that as men naturally Love to be trusted, so they have a kind of natural religion, We see in our daily experience, that as men naturally Love to be trusted, so they have a kind of natural Religion, pns12 vvb p-acp po12 j n1, cst p-acp n2 av-j vvb pc-acp vbi vvn, av pns32 vhb dt n1 pp-f j n1, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1271 Page 588
10646 for the keeping and discharging of it. This is what makes men consciencious as to the wills of Persons that are dead. for the keeping and discharging of it. This is what makes men conscientious as to the wills of Persons that Are dead. p-acp dt n-vvg cc vvg pp-f pn31. d vbz q-crq vvz n2 j c-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 cst vbr j. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1271 Page 588
10647 All Souls are trusts, our particular Souls are trusts, the Souls of our relations are trusts to us. All Souls Are trusts, our particular Souls Are trusts, the Souls of our relations Are trusts to us. av-d n2 vbr vvz, po12 j n2 vbr n2, dt n2 pp-f po12 n2 vbr n2 p-acp pno12. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1271 Page 588
10648 The property of all Souls is Gods, the trust of them is in us, I wish this were but well thought on; The property of all Souls is God's, the trust of them is in us, I wish this were but well Thought on; dt n1 pp-f d n2 vbz ng1, dt n1 pp-f pno32 vbz p-acp pno12, pns11 vvb d vbdr cc-acp av vvd a-acp; (49) sermon (DIV2) 1271 Page 588
10649 the wicked men mentioned by the Psalmist said, our lips are our own, who is Lord over us? Psal. 12. 4. men think that they may do what they will with what they have a full propriety in. the wicked men mentioned by the Psalmist said, our lips Are our own, who is Lord over us? Psalm 12. 4. men think that they may do what they will with what they have a full propriety in. dt j n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 vvd, po12 n2 vbr po12 d, r-crq vbz n1 p-acp pno12? np1 crd crd n2 vvb cst pns32 vmb vdi r-crq pns32 vmb p-acp r-crq pns32 vhb dt j n1 p-acp. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1271 Page 588
10650 This is a great cause of mens neglect of their Souls, they dream too much of an absolute property they have in them, they say, their Souls are their own. This is a great cause of men's neglect of their Souls, they dream too much of an absolute property they have in them, they say, their Souls Are their own. d vbz dt j n1 pp-f ng2 n1 pp-f po32 n2, pns32 vvb av d pp-f dt j n1 pns32 vhb p-acp pno32, pns32 vvb, po32 n2 vbr po32 d. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1271 Page 588
10651 Who is Lord over them? would men consider their Souls a little more as trusts they would take a stricter care of them. 2. Tho we naturally value all trusts, Who is Lord over them? would men Consider their Souls a little more as trusts they would take a Stricter care of them. 2. Tho we naturally valve all trusts, r-crq vbz n1 p-acp pno32? vmd n2 vvi po32 n2 dt av-j av-dc p-acp n2 pns32 vmd vvi dt jc n1 pp-f pno32. crd np1 pns12 av-j vvi d n2, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1271 Page 588
10652 yet such as our Superiours or near friends commit to us we yet value more. yet such as our Superiors or near Friends commit to us we yet valve more. av d c-acp po12 n2-jn cc j n2 vvb p-acp pno12 pns12 av vvb av-dc. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1271 Page 588
10653 A dread of our Superiours makes us to value and take care of what they have committed to our trust a love to our friends makes us value theirs; A dread of our Superiors makes us to valve and take care of what they have committed to our trust a love to our Friends makes us valve theirs; dt n1 pp-f po12 n2-jn vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi cc vvi n1 pp-f r-crq pns32 vhb vvn p-acp po12 n1 dt n1 p-acp po12 n2 vvz pno12 n1 png32; (49) sermon (DIV2) 1271 Page 588
10654 our Souls, and the Souls of those that are in relation to us, are a trust committed to us by the Lord of the whole Earth by Christ who hath dyed for us. our Souls, and the Souls of those that Are in Relation to us, Are a trust committed to us by the Lord of the Whole Earth by christ who hath died for us. po12 n2, cc dt n2 pp-f d cst vbr p-acp n1 p-acp pno12, vbr dt n1 vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 p-acp np1 r-crq vhz vvn p-acp pno12. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1271 Page 589
10655 So that here is both the relation of a Superiour and of a friend in the case, obliging us to take a due care for the keeping of our Vineyards. 3. The more eyes we have upon us, observing how we manage our trust, the more careful we are (ordinarily) as to the managery of it. So that Here is both the Relation of a Superior and of a friend in the case, obliging us to take a due care for the keeping of our Vineyards. 3. The more eyes we have upon us, observing how we manage our trust, the more careful we Are (ordinarily) as to the managery of it. av cst av vbz d dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn cc pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, vvg pno12 pc-acp vvi dt j-jn n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po12 n2. crd dt av-dc n2 pns12 vhb p-acp pno12, vvg c-crq pns12 vvb po12 n1, dt av-dc j pns12 vbr (av-j) c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1271 Page 589
10656 This is a trust as to which God who hath entrusted us, hath an Eye to us how we discharge it; This is a trust as to which God who hath Entrusted us, hath an Eye to us how we discharge it; d vbz dt n1 a-acp p-acp r-crq np1 r-crq vhz vvn pno12, vhz dt n1 p-acp pno12 c-crq pns12 vvb pn31; (49) sermon (DIV2) 1271 Page 589
10657 this needeth no great proof, whoso believeth Gods Omnisciency, and considereth the observing Eye which God keepeth upon all men, this needs no great proof, whoso Believeth God's Omnisciency, and Considereth the observing Eye which God Keepeth upon all men, d vvz dx j n1, r-crq vvz npg1 n1, cc vvz dt j-vvg n1 r-crq np1 vvz p-acp d n2, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1271 Page 589
10660 The trust of every mans Soul is a trust for which he must account, Rom. 14. 12. So then every one of us shall give an account of himself unto God we must give an account to him who is ready to judge both the quick and the dead, 1 Pet. 4 5. of what must we give an account, The trust of every men Soul is a trust for which he must account, Rom. 14. 12. So then every one of us shall give an account of himself unto God we must give an account to him who is ready to judge both the quick and the dead, 1 Pet. 4 5. of what must we give an account, dt n1 pp-f d ng1 n1 vbz dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vmb vvi, np1 crd crd av av d crd pp-f pno12 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f px31 p-acp np1 pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp pno31 r-crq vbz j pc-acp vvi d dt j cc dt j, crd np1 crd crd pp-f r-crq vmb pns12 vvi dt n1, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1271 Page 589
10661 but of our Souls? their Elicit & Imperate acts, the Apostle tells us that it is the duty of Pastors and Governours of Churches, to watch for Souls because they must give an account. Certainly it is as much the duty of every particular Christian to watch over his own Soul, but of our Souls? their Elicit & Imperate acts, the Apostle tells us that it is the duty of Pastors and Governors of Churches, to watch for Souls Because they must give an account. Certainly it is as much the duty of every particular Christian to watch over his own Soul, cc-acp pp-f po12 n2? po32 vvi cc j n2, dt n1 vvz pno12 cst pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f ng1 cc n2 pp-f n2, p-acp vvb p-acp n2 c-acp pns32 vmb vvi dt n1. av-j pn31 vbz p-acp d dt n1 pp-f d j njp p-acp n1 p-acp po31 d n1, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1271 Page 589
10662 because his Soul is a trust, of which he must give an account to him that is ready to come to judge both the quick and the dead. Because his Soul is a trust, of which he must give an account to him that is ready to come to judge both the quick and the dead. c-acp po31 n1 vbz dt n1, pp-f r-crq pns31 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp pno31 cst vbz j pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi d dt j cc dt j. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1271 Page 589
10663 Nor are we only to give an account of our Souls, but of the Souls committed to our charge. Nor Are we only to give an account of our Souls, but of the Souls committed to our charge. ccx vbr pns12 av-j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, cc-acp pp-f dt n2 vvn p-acp po12 n1. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1271 Page 589
10664 This the Apostle telleth us plainly, Heb. 13. 17. as to those who are Governors, This the Apostle Telleth us plainly, Hebrew 13. 17. as to those who Are Governors, np1 dt n1 vvz pno12 av-j, np1 crd crd p-acp p-acp d r-crq vbr n2, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1271 Page 589
10665 and Pastors of Churches, and God told it Ezechiel, Ezech. 3. 18. Son of man (saith he) I have made thee a watch-man to the house of Israel — v. 18. When I say unto the wicked thou shalt surely die, and Pastors of Churches, and God told it Ezechiel, Ezekiel 3. 18. Son of man (Says he) I have made thee a watchman to the house of Israel — v. 18. When I say unto the wicked thou shalt surely die, cc ng1 pp-f n2, cc np1 vvd pn31 np1, np1 crd crd n1 pp-f n1 (vvz pns31) pns11 vhb vvn pno21 dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 — n1 crd c-crq pns11 vvb p-acp dt j pns21 vm2 av-j vvi, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1271 Page 589
10666 and thou givest him not warning, nor speakest to warn the wicked from his wicked way, to save his Life, the same wicked man shall die in his iniquity, and thou givest him not warning, nor Speakest to warn the wicked from his wicked Way, to save his Life, the same wicked man shall die in his iniquity, cc pns21 vv2 pno31 xx n1, ccx vv2 p-acp vvi dt j p-acp po31 j n1, pc-acp vvi po31 n1, dt d j n1 vmb vvi p-acp po31 n1, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1271 Page 589
10667 but his blood will I require at thy hand. but his blood will I require At thy hand. cc-acp po31 n1 vmb pns11 vvi p-acp po21 n1. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1271 Page 589
10668 (This is that which made Chrysostom think that there were but a few Ministers that would be saved.) But it is as true concerning Superiors in other relations; (This is that which made Chrysostom think that there were but a few Ministers that would be saved.) But it is as true Concerning Superiors in other relations; (d vbz d r-crq vvd np1 vvb cst a-acp vbdr p-acp dt d n2 cst vmd vbi vvn.) p-acp pn31 vbz a-acp j vvg n2-jn p-acp j-jn n2; (49) sermon (DIV2) 1271 Page 589
10669 God never bringeth a wife into the bosom of any husband, nor addeth a Child or Servant to any family, God never brings a wife into the bosom of any husband, nor adds a Child or Servant to any family, np1 av-x vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, ccx vvz dt n1 cc n1 p-acp d n1, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1271 Page 589
10670 but he saith to the husband of that wife, to the Parent of that Child or those Children, to the Master of those Servants, All Souls are mine. The Souls of these Persons I commit to thy trust, but he Says to the husband of that wife, to the Parent of that Child or those Children, to the Master of those Servants, All Souls Are mine. The Souls of these Persons I commit to thy trust, cc-acp pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 cc d n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2, d n2 vbr png11. dt n2 pp-f d n2 pns11 vvb p-acp po21 n1, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1271 Page 589
10671 if thou doest not warn them from sinful courses, if thou doest not walk towards them as a man of knowledge, if thou dost not warn them from sinful courses, if thou dost not walk towards them as a man of knowledge, cs pns21 vd2 xx vvi pno32 p-acp j n2, cs pns21 vd2 xx vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1271 Page 589
10672 and bring them up in the nurture, and admonition of the Lord, they shall die in their ignorance, in their iniquity, and bring them up in the nurture, and admonition of the Lord, they shall die in their ignorance, in their iniquity, cc vvi pno32 a-acp p-acp dt n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1, pns32 vmb vvi p-acp po32 n1, p-acp po32 n1, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1271 Page 590
10673 but their Souls will I require at thy hand. but their Souls will I require At thy hand. cc-acp po32 n2 vmb pns11 vvi p-acp po21 n1. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1271 Page 590
10674 A consideration which if duly weighed by the Sons of men, would awaken men to another kind of Government of their families, A consideration which if duly weighed by the Sons of men, would awaken men to Another kind of Government of their families, dt n1 r-crq cs av-jn vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, vmd vvi n2 p-acp j-jn n1 pp-f n1 pp-f po32 n2, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1271 Page 590
10675 and another kind of instruction of them then I fear is ordinarily to be found in families. and Another kind of instruction of them then I Fear is ordinarily to be found in families. cc j-jn n1 pp-f n1 pp-f pno32 cs pns11 vvb vbz av-j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n2. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1271 Page 590
10676 2. I shall add but one thing more; 2. I shall add but one thing more; crd pns11 vmb vvi p-acp crd n1 av-dc; (49) sermon (DIV2) 1272 Page 590
10697 She hath spoken a second time to him, desiring strength from him to run after him. She hath spoken a second time to him, desiring strength from him to run After him. pns31 vhz vvn dt ord n1 p-acp pno31, vvg n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp vvb p-acp pno31. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1273 Page 591
10677 The better any man keepeth the Vineyard of his own Soul, or the Vineyard of his family, the more fruit he shall reap from it. The better any man Keepeth the Vineyard of his own Soul, or the Vineyard of his family, the more fruit he shall reap from it. dt jc d n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, dt av-dc n1 pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pn31. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1272 Page 590
10678 His Vintage will be the better, there is little fruit to be expected from a neglected Vine. Our Vineyards, those I mean of our own Souls and the Souls of others under our trust, do not only bring forth fruit to the honour and Glory of God but unto our selves, His Vintage will be the better, there is little fruit to be expected from a neglected Vine. Our Vineyards, those I mean of our own Souls and the Souls of Others under our trust, do not only bring forth fruit to the honour and Glory of God but unto our selves, po31 n1 vmb vbi dt jc, pc-acp vbz j n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt vvd n1. po12 n2, d pns11 vvb pp-f po12 d n2 cc dt n2 pp-f n2-jn p-acp po12 n1, vdb xx av-j vvi av n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 cc-acp p-acp po12 n2, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1272 Page 590
10679 and that very considerable, 1. In our peace of Conscience here in this Life. 2. In that glory which is the object of our future hopes. and that very considerable, 1. In our peace of Conscience Here in this Life. 2. In that glory which is the Object of our future hope's. cc cst av j, crd p-acp po12 n1 pp-f n1 av p-acp d n1. crd p-acp d n1 r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 j-jn n2. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1272 Page 590
10680 The fruit of righteousness is peace and quietness, and assurance for ever. Keep your Vineyards, that you may drink the sweet fruit and wine thereof, that joy, The fruit of righteousness is peace and quietness, and assurance for ever. Keep your Vineyards, that you may drink the sweet fruit and wine thereof, that joy, dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz n1 cc n1, cc n1 c-acp av. n1 po22 n2, cst pn22 vmb vvi dt j n1 cc n1 av, cst n1, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1272 Page 590
10681 and peace which is the fruit of believing, and of an holy life and conversation. and peace which is the fruit of believing, and of an holy life and Conversation. cc n1 r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f vvg, cc pp-f dt j n1 cc n1. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1272 Page 590
10682 This will be very pleasant to us while we live, much more, when we come to die. This will be very pleasant to us while we live, much more, when we come to die. d vmb vbi av j p-acp pno12 cs pns12 vvb, av-d av-dc, c-crq pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1272 Page 590
10683 Lord Remember (saith Ezekiah upon his sick bed) how I have walked before thee in truth, and with a perfect heart. Lord remember (Says Hezekiah upon his sick Bed) how I have walked before thee in truth, and with a perfect heart. n1 vvb (vvz np1 p-acp po31 j n1) c-crq pns11 vhb vvn p-acp pno21 p-acp n1, cc p-acp dt j n1. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1272 Page 590
10684 Conscience checks us for nothing, but the neglect of some Vineyard or other, which the Lord hath intrusted us with. 2. Your glory hereafter will be the more. Conscience Checks us for nothing, but the neglect of Some Vineyard or other, which the Lord hath Entrusted us with. 2. Your glory hereafter will be the more. n1 vvz pno12 p-acp pix, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 cc n-jn, r-crq dt n1 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp. crd po22 vvb av vmb vbi dt av-dc. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1272 Page 590
10685 I know there is a question in Divinity whether there shall be any degrees of glory? It is hard to shew you wherein the glory of one Saint shall excel another, I know there is a question in Divinity whither there shall be any Degrees of glory? It is hard to show you wherein the glory of one Saint shall excel Another, pns11 vvb pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp n1 cs pc-acp vmb vbi d n2 pp-f n1? pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi pn22 c-crq dt n1 pp-f crd n1 vmb vvi j-jn, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1272 Page 590
10686 but I think it is plain enough that there shall be differences of glory in Saints that shall be glorified, but I think it is plain enough that there shall be differences of glory in Saints that shall be glorified, cc-acp pns11 vvb pn31 vbz j av-d d a-acp vmb vbi n2 pp-f n1 p-acp n2 cst vmb vbi vvn, (49) sermon (DIV2) 1272 Page 590
10687 and if so, doubtless those that have best kept their own Vineyards, shall have the largest penny. and if so, doubtless those that have best kept their own Vineyards, shall have the Largest penny. cc cs av, av-j d cst vhb av-j vvn po32 d n2, vmb vhi dt js n1. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1272 Page 590
10688 And those that have best discharged their trusts to the Souls of others, shall have the larger share in glory. And those that have best discharged their trusts to the Souls of Others, shall have the larger share in glory. cc d cst vhb av-j vvn po32 n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2-jn, vmb vhi dt jc n1 p-acp n1. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1272 Page 590
10689 He that winneth Souls is wise. He that wins Souls is wise. pns31 cst vvz np1 vbz j. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1272 Page 590
10690 And the Prophet Daniel tells us that those who turn many to righteousness shall shine as the Stars for ever and ever. And the Prophet daniel tells us that those who turn many to righteousness shall shine as the Stars for ever and ever. cc dt n1 np1 vvz pno12 d d r-crq vvb d p-acp n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n2 p-acp av cc av. (49) sermon (DIV2) 1272 Page 590
10691 Sermon XLI. Sermon XLI. n1 crd. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1272 Page 591
10692 Cant. 1. 7, 8. Tell me (O thou whom my Soul loveth) where thou feedest, where thou makest thy flocks to rest at Noon, Cant 1. 7, 8. Tell me (Oh thou whom my Soul loves) where thou Feedest, where thou Makest thy flocks to rest At Noon, np1 crd crd, crd vvb pno11 (uh pns21 ro-crq po11 n1 vvz) c-crq pns21 vv2, q-crq pns21 vv2 po21 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1272 Page 591
10693 for why should I be as one that turneth aside by the flocks of thy Companions. for why should I be as one that turns aside by the flocks of thy Sodales. c-acp q-crq vmd pns11 vbi c-acp pi cst vvz av p-acp dt n2 pp-f po21 n2. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1272 Page 591
10694 If thou knowest not, O thou fairest amongst Women, go thy way forth by the footsteps of the Flocks, If thou Knowest not, Oh thou Fairest among Women, go thy Way forth by the footsteps of the Flocks, cs pns21 vv2 xx, uh pns21 js p-acp n2, vvb po21 n1 av p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1272 Page 591
10695 and feed thy Kids, beside the Shepherds Tents. IT is the Spouse who yet continueth her speech to her Beloved. and feed thy Kids, beside the Shepherd's Tents. IT is the Spouse who yet Continueth her speech to her beloved. cc vvb po21 n2, p-acp dt ng1 n2. pn31 vbz dt n1 r-crq av vvz po31 n1 p-acp po31 vvn. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1272 Page 591
10696 She hath spoken once to him, desiring some tokens of his special and distinguishing love, v. 2. Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth. She hath spoken once to him, desiring Some tokens of his special and distinguishing love, v. 2. Let him kiss me with the Kisses of his Mouth. pns31 vhz vvn a-acp p-acp pno31, vvg d n2 pp-f po31 j cc vvg n1, n1 crd vvb pno31 vvi pno11 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1273 Page 591
10698 She now putteth up a third petition, v. 7. Tell me (O thou whom my Soul loveth) where thou feedest, where thou makest thy flocks to rest at noon, She now putteth up a third petition, v. 7. Tell me (Oh thou whom my Soul loves) where thou Feedest, where thou Makest thy flocks to rest At noon, pns31 av vvz a-acp dt ord n1, n1 crd vvb pno11 (uh pns21 ro-crq po11 n1 vvz) c-crq pns21 vv2, q-crq pns21 vv2 po21 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1273 Page 591
10699 for why should I be as one that turneth aside by the flocks of thy companions. for why should I be as one that turns aside by the flocks of thy Sodales. c-acp q-crq vmd pns11 vbi c-acp pi cst vvz av p-acp dt n2 pp-f po21 n2. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1273 Page 591
10700 To which her beloved replyeth, v. 8. If thou knowest not (O thou fairest amongst Women) go thy way by the footsteps of the flocks, To which her Beloved Replieth, v. 8. If thou Knowest not (Oh thou Fairest among Women) go thy Way by the footsteps of the flocks, p-acp r-crq po31 vvn vvz, n1 crd cs pns21 vv2 xx (uh pns21 js p-acp n2) vvb po21 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1273 Page 591
10701 and feed thy Kids by the Shepherds Tents. The words easily fall into two parts: 1. The Spouses Petition to her Beloved. and feed thy Kids by the Shepherd's Tents. The words Easily fallen into two parts: 1. The Spouses Petition to her beloved. cc vvb po21 n2 p-acp dt ng1 n2. dt n2 av-j vvi p-acp crd n2: crd dt n2 vvb p-acp pno31 vvn. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1273 Page 591
10702 Tell me O thou whom my Soul loveth, &c. v. 7. Tell me O thou whom my Soul loves, etc. v. 7. vvb pno11 np1 pns21 ro-crq po11 n1 vvz, av n1 crd (50) sermon (DIV2) 1274 Page 591
10703 2. Her Beloveds answer, v. 8. If thou knowest not (O thou fairest amongst Women, &c.) 2. Her Beloveds answer, v. 8. If thou Knowest not (Oh thou Fairest among Women, etc.) crd po31 ng1-vvn vvi, n1 crd cs pns21 vv2 xx (uh pns21 js p-acp n2, av) (50) sermon (DIV2) 1275 Page 591
10704 In the Spouses Petition is considerable. 1. Her compellation. O thou whom my Soulloveth. 2. Her Petition. In the Spouses Petition is considerable. 1. Her compellation. O thou whom my Soulloveth. 2. Her Petition. p-acp dt n2 vvb vbz j. crd po31 n1. sy pns21 ro-crq po11 vvz. crd po31 vvb. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1276 Page 591
10705 Tell me where thou feedest, where thou makest thy flocks to rest at noon. 3. Her argument. Tell me where thou Feedest, where thou Makest thy flocks to rest At noon. 3. Her argument. vvb pno11 c-crq pns21 vv2, q-crq pns21 vv2 po21 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1. crd po31 n1. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1276 Page 591
10706 For why should I be as one who turneth aside by the flocks of thy companions. For why should I be as one who turns aside by the flocks of thy Sodales. p-acp q-crq vmd pns11 vbi c-acp pi r-crq vvz av p-acp dt n2 pp-f po21 n2. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1276 Page 591
10707 In the answer is also considerable, 1. His compellation. O thou fairest amongst Women. 2. His particular direction, and information of her, in two things. In the answer is also considerable, 1. His compellation. Oh thou Fairest among Women. 2. His particular direction, and information of her, in two things. p-acp dt n1 vbz av j, crd po31 n1. uh pns21 av-j p-acp n2. crd po31 j n1, cc n1 pp-f pno31, p-acp crd n2. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1276 Page 591
10708 If thou knowest not, go thy way forth by the footsteps of the flock. 2. Feed thy Kids by the Shepherds Tents. If thou Knowest not, go thy Way forth by the footsteps of the flock. 2. Feed thy Kids by the Shepherd's Tents. cs pns21 vv2 xx, vvb po21 n1 av p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1. crd vvb po21 n2 p-acp dt ng1 n2. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1278 Page 592
10709 O thou whom my Soul loveth or hath loved. Oh thou whom my Soul loves or hath loved. uh pns21 ro-crq po11 n1 vvz cc vhz vvn. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1279 Page 592
10710 ] The Chaldee Paraphrast would have us believe, that this seventh verse was Moses his Petition to God, ] The Chaldee Paraphrast would have us believe, that this seventh verse was Moses his Petition to God, ] dt np1 vvd vmd vhi pno12 vvi, cst d ord n1 vbds np1 po31 vvb p-acp np1, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1279 Page 592
10711 when he was about to die, for direction from him, how the People should be governed, when he was about to die, for direction from him, how the People should be governed, c-crq pns31 vbds a-acp pc-acp vvi, p-acp n1 p-acp pno31, c-crq dt n1 vmd vbi vvn, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1279 Page 592
10712 when he should be gone, and how they should dwell amongst the Heathen, whose laws would be more grievous to the sincere part of them, when he should be gone, and how they should dwell among the Heathen, whose laws would be more grievous to the sincere part of them, c-crq pns31 vmd vbi vvn, cc c-crq pns32 vmd vvi p-acp dt j-jn, rg-crq n2 vmd vbi av-dc j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pno32, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1279 Page 592
10713 then the Sun is to the Traveller at noon day, and asking, why she should live amongst the Edomites, and Moabites, who made Idols the companions of the true God, and v. 8. the same Paraphrast makes this to be the Lords answer, telling his Prophet Moses, that if they would not live under the power of the Heathen, they must walk in his Commandments, and be obedient to the guides he had set over them. then the Sun is to the Traveller At noon day, and asking, why she should live among the Edomites, and Moabites, who made Idols the Sodales of the true God, and v. 8. the same Paraphrast makes this to be the lords answer, telling his Prophet Moses, that if they would not live under the power of the Heathen, they must walk in his commandments, and be obedient to the guides he had Set over them. cs dt n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 n1, cc vvg, c-crq pns31 vmd vvi p-acp dt n2, cc np2, r-crq vvd n2 dt n2 pp-f dt j np1, cc n1 crd dt d vvd vvz d pc-acp vbi dt n2 vvb, vvg po31 n1 np1, cst cs pns32 vmd xx vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn, pns32 vmb vvi p-acp po31 n2, cc vbi j p-acp dt n2 pns31 vhd vvn p-acp pno32. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1279 Page 592
10714 But doubtless this is a strained sense, proceeding from the overgreat fondness of that Interpreter, to apply all that is said in this Song, to the Jewish Church. There are others who according to their different notions of these betwixt whom this Dialogue is instituted, carry these words in other senses, you know the sense which I have all along followed, is that of those (and they are the most, But doubtless this is a strained sense, proceeding from the overgreat fondness of that Interpreter, to apply all that is said in this Song, to the Jewish Church. There Are Others who according to their different notions of these betwixt whom this Dialogue is instituted, carry these words in other Senses, you know the sense which I have all along followed, is that of those (and they Are the most, p-acp av-j d vbz dt j-vvn n1, vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n1, pc-acp vvi d cst vbz vvn p-acp d n1, p-acp dt jp n1. pc-acp vbr n2-jn r-crq vvg p-acp po32 j n2 pp-f d p-acp ro-crq d n1 vbz vvn, vvb d n2 p-acp j-jn n2, pn22 vvb dt n1 r-crq pns11 vhb d a-acp vvd, vbz d pp-f d (cc pns32 vbr dt av-ds, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1279 Page 592
10715 and the best) who make it a Dialogue betwixt the believing Soul, or the Church, and the Lord Jesus Christ. It is then the believing Soul that speaks in this language of a lover, O thou whom my Soul loveth. and the best) who make it a Dialogue betwixt the believing Soul, or the Church, and the Lord jesus christ. It is then the believing Soul that speaks in this language of a lover, Oh thou whom my Soul loves. cc dt js) r-crq vvb pn31 dt n1 p-acp dt vvg n1, cc dt n1, cc dt n1 np1 np1. pn31 vbz av dt j-vvg n1 cst vvz p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1, uh pns21 r-crq po11 n1 vvz. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1279 Page 592
10716 Christ is the primary object of the believers love, a believer loveth him, and none else, in a degree to be compared with him, christ is the primary Object of the believers love, a believer loves him, and none Else, in a degree to be compared with him, np1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 vvb, dt n1 vvz pno31, cc pix av, p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno31, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1279 Page 592
10717 or with a love any thing like that love, wherewith she loveth him. or with a love any thing like that love, wherewith she loves him. cc p-acp dt n1 d n1 av-j d n1, c-crq pns31 vvz pno31. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1279 Page 592
10718 But if she loveth him, must she tell him so? Modesty maketh the Virgin ordinarily to conceal her passion; But if she loves him, must she tell him so? Modesty makes the Virgae ordinarily to conceal her passion; p-acp cs pns31 vvz pno31, vmb pns31 vvi pno31 av? n1 vvz dt n1 av-j pc-acp vvi po31 n1; (50) sermon (DIV2) 1279 Page 592
10719 sinful modesty oft-times maketh her that is a spiritual Virgin to conceal her love to Christ. sinful modesty ofttimes makes her that is a spiritual Virgae to conceal her love to christ. j n1 av vvz pno31 cst vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp np1. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1279 Page 592
10720 She that may, while she is doubting her own sincerity, conceal her love to Christ, will not conceal it, She that may, while she is doubting her own sincerity, conceal her love to christ, will not conceal it, pns31 cst vmb, cs pns31 vbz vvg po31 d n1, vvb po31 n1 p-acp np1, vmb xx vvi pn31, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1279 Page 592
10721 when she lives in any view of it, and can say with Peter, Lord, thou that knowest all things, knowest that I love thee. when she lives in any view of it, and can say with Peter, Lord, thou that Knowest all things, Knowest that I love thee. c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp d n1 pp-f pn31, cc vmb vvi p-acp np1, n1, pns21 cst vv2 d n2, vv2 cst pns11 vvb pno21. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1279 Page 592
10722 Nor when she is to use it as an argument to obtain any favour from him. Nor when she is to use it as an argument to obtain any favour from him. ccx c-crq pns31 vbz pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp pno31. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1279 Page 592
10723 Nor when she is doubting of his love to her (how unreasonably soever.) Nor is the Virgin that is too modest to publish her love to the world, Nor when she is doubting of his love to her (how unreasonably soever.) Nor is the Virgae that is too modest to publish her love to the world, ccx c-crq pns31 vbz vvg pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pno31 (c-crq av-j av.) ccx vbz dt n1 cst vbz av j pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1279 Page 592
10724 so modest as not to own it to him whom she hath resolved upon, and chosen for her Husband. so modest as not to own it to him whom she hath resolved upon, and chosen for her Husband. av j c-acp xx pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp pno31 ro-crq pns31 vhz vvn p-acp, cc vvn p-acp po31 n1. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1279 Page 592
10725 Bernard hath, I think too critical a note upon these words; Bernard hath, I think too critical a note upon these words; np1 vhz, pns11 vvb av j dt n1 p-acp d n2; (50) sermon (DIV2) 1279 Page 592
10726 mark (saith he) she doth not say whom I love, but whom my Soul loveth; Spiritualem designans dilectionem, intimating a spiritual love. mark (Says he) she does not say whom I love, but whom my Soul loves; Spiritualem designans dilectionem, intimating a spiritual love. vvb (vvz pns31) pns31 vdz xx vvi r-crq pns11 vvb, p-acp r-crq po11 n1 vvz; fw-la fw-la fw-la, vvg dt j n1. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1279 Page 593
10727 But yet it is well noted by the learned Mercer, that the phrase signifieth more then if she had said. But yet it is well noted by the learned Mercer, that the phrase signifies more then if she had said. p-acp av pn31 vbz av vvn p-acp dt j n1, cst dt n1 vvz av-dc cs cs pns31 vhd vvn. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1279 Page 593
10728 Omy Beloved; it is as much as if she had said, In quem omnes meos affectus effudi (saith Beza) upon whom I have bestowed my whole heart. Omy beloved; it is as much as if she had said, In Whom omnes meos affectus effudi (Says Beza) upon whom I have bestowed my Whole heart. np1 vvn; pn31 vbz p-acp d c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, p-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la (vvz np1) p-acp ro-crq pns11 vhb vvn po11 j-jn n1. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1279 Page 593
10729 Tell me where thou feedest, where thou makest thy flocks to rest at Noon. Tell me where thou Feedest, where thou Makest thy flocks to rest At Noon. vvb pno11 c-crq pns21 vv2, q-crq pns21 vv2 po21 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1280 Page 593
10730 ] Thus she expresseth the thing that she would have under a metaphorical expression, the sense of which we are to enquire; ] Thus she Expresses the thing that she would have under a metaphorical expression, the sense of which we Are to inquire; ] av pns31 vvz dt n1 cst pns31 vmd vhi p-acp dt j n1, dt n1 pp-f r-crq pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi; (50) sermon (DIV2) 1280 Page 593
10731 keeping of Sheep, and Goats, was a very ancient, and in those times a noble employment. keeping of Sheep, and Goats, was a very ancient, and in those times a noble employment. vvg pp-f n1, cc n2, vbds dt j j, cc p-acp d n2 dt j n1. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1280 Page 593
10747 so they were wont to drive their flocks of Sheep into such shadowy places, where both the Shepheard, so they were wont to drive their flocks of Sheep into such shadowy places, where both the Shepherd, av pns32 vbdr j pc-acp vvi po32 n2 pp-f n1 p-acp d j n2, c-crq d dt n1, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1281 Page 594
10748 and the Sheep were more quiet and at rest, which time was the most free time of the day for the Shepheard, and the Sheep were more quiet and At rest, which time was the most free time of the day for the Shepherd, cc dt n1 vbdr av-dc j-jn cc p-acp n1, r-crq n1 vbds dt av-ds j n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1281 Page 594
10749 when any might more freely discourse him, according to that of the Poet, Fauste precor gelidâ quando pecus omne sub umbrâ ruminet, antiquos paulum recitemus amores. when any might more freely discourse him, according to that of the Poet, Fauste precor gelidâ quando pecus omne sub umbrâ ruminet, Antiquos paulum recitemus Love. c-crq d n1 av-dc av-j vvi pno31, vvg p-acp d pp-f dt n1, vvb fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la n2. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1281 Page 594
10732 Abel was the first Shepheard you read of, Gen. 4. 2. Rachel was a keeper of Sheep, Gen. 29. 6. So was Jacob, and David (as you know) before he came to be King over Israel, God called him from the Sheepfold. Christ takes unto himself the notion of a Shepheard, he calleth himself the good Shepheard, John 10. 1, 2. &c. It was prophecied of him, that he should feed his flock like a Shepheard, Isaiah 45. 11. and his death was prophecied of, under the notion of smiting the Shepheard, Zech. 13. 7. Mat. 26. 11. The Apostle calls him the great Shepheard, and the chief Shepheard. In this dialect here, the Spouse speaks to him. Abel was the First Shepherd you read of, Gen. 4. 2. Rachel was a keeper of Sheep, Gen. 29. 6. So was Jacob, and David (as you know) before he Come to be King over Israel, God called him from the Sheepfold. christ Takes unto himself the notion of a Shepherd, he calls himself the good Shepherd, John 10. 1, 2. etc. It was prophesied of him, that he should feed his flock like a Shepherd, Isaiah 45. 11. and his death was prophesied of, under the notion of smiting the Shepherd, Zechariah 13. 7. Mathew 26. 11. The Apostle calls him the great Shepherd, and the chief Shepherd. In this dialect Here, the Spouse speaks to him. np1 vbds dt ord n1 pn22 vvb pp-f, np1 crd crd np1 vbds dt n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd crd np1 vbds np1, cc np1 (c-acp pn22 vvb) c-acp pns31 vvd pc-acp vbi n1 p-acp np1, np1 vvd pno31 p-acp dt vvb. np1 vvz p-acp px31 dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns31 vvz px31 dt j n1, np1 crd crd, crd av pn31 vbds vvn pp-f pno31, cst pns31 vmd vvi po31 n1 av-j dt n1, np1 crd crd cc png31 n1 vbds vvn pp-f, p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg dt n1, np1 crd crd np1 crd crd dt n1 vvz pno31 dt j n1, cc dt j-jn n1. p-acp d n1 av, dt n1 vvz p-acp pno31. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1280 Page 593
10733 It was not unusual for the Heathens to discourse matters of carnal, and sensual love, as transactions between Shepheards, and some whom they loved. It was not unusual for the heathens to discourse matters of carnal, and sensual love, as transactions between Shepherds, and Some whom they loved. pn31 vbds xx j p-acp dt n2-jn pc-acp vvi n2 pp-f j, cc j n1, c-acp n2 p-acp n2, cc d ro-crq pns32 vvd. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1280 Page 593
10734 The Holy Ghost doth the same here, he by Solomon discourseth this matter of Spiritual and Divine love, The Holy Ghost does thee same Here, he by Solomon discourseth this matter of Spiritual and Divine love, dt j n1 vdz pno32 d av, pns31 p-acp np1 vvz d n1 pp-f j cc j-jn n1, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1280 Page 593
10735 as a transaction betwixt a Shepheard, and one who dearly loved him. as a transaction betwixt a Shepherd, and one who dearly loved him. c-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc pi r-crq av-jn vvd pno31. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1280 Page 593
10736 But what would she have? she would know where he fed, that is, where he fed his flocks, where he made them to rest at noon; the noon (as you know) is the hottest time of the day, But what would she have? she would know where he fed, that is, where he fed his flocks, where he made them to rest At noon; the noon (as you know) is the hottest time of the day, p-acp q-crq vmd pns31 vhi? pns31 vmd vvi c-crq pns31 vvd, cst vbz, c-crq pns31 vvd po31 n2, c-crq pns31 vvd pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1; dt n1 (c-acp pn22 vvb) vbz dt js n1 pp-f dt n1, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1280 Page 593
10737 and so by the noon I find some understanding a time of affliction. To this I find Mercer, and Beza inclining. and so by the noon I find Some understanding a time of affliction. To this I find Mercer, and Beza inclining. cc av p-acp dt n1 pns11 vvb d n1 dt n1 pp-f n1. p-acp d pns11 vvb n1, cc np1 vvg. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1280 Page 593
10738 Beza thinketh that the Church here beggeth to know how Christ would have his Church governed, Beza Thinketh that the Church Here beggeth to know how christ would have his Church governed, np1 vvz cst dt n1 av vvz pc-acp vvi c-crq np1 vmd vhi po31 n1 vvn, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1280 Page 593
10739 and ordered in the middest of temptations, and persecutions, and beggeth for Christs fullest, and clearest manifestations of himself to her at such a time (so saith Bernard,) Mercer thinks it is as much as if she had said. and ordered in the midst of temptations, and persecutions, and beggeth for Christ Fullest, and Clearest manifestations of himself to her At such a time (so Says Bernard,) Mercer thinks it is as much as if she had said. cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, cc n2, cc vvz p-acp npg1 js, cc js n2 pp-f px31 p-acp pno31 p-acp d dt n1 (av vvz np1,) n1 vvz pn31 vbz p-acp d c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1280 Page 593
10740 Lord I am burnt with the Sun; shew me that shadow, in, and with which thou usest to refresh thy Saints in the hour of affliction. There is a promise made to the Church, Isaiah 49. 10. They shall not hanger nor thirst, Lord I am burned with the Sun; show me that shadow, in, and with which thou usest to refresh thy Saints in the hour of affliction. There is a promise made to the Church, Isaiah 49. 10. They shall not hanger nor thirst, n1 pns11 vbm vvn p-acp dt n1; vvb pno11 d n1, p-acp, cc p-acp r-crq pns21 vv2 pc-acp vvi po21 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. pc-acp vbz dt n1 vvd p-acp dt n1, np1 crd crd pns32 vmb xx n1 ccx n1, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1280 Page 593
10741 neither shall the heat, or the Sun smite them, for he that hath mercy on them, shall lead them, neither shall the heat, or the Sun smite them, for he that hath mercy on them, shall led them, dx vmb dt n1, cc dt n1 vvi pno32, c-acp pns31 cst vhz n1 p-acp pno32, vmb vvi pno32, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1280 Page 593
10742 even by the springs of waters shall he guide them. even by the springs of waters shall he guide them. av p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 vmb pns31 vvi pno32. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1280 Page 593
10743 Now the Spouse here (in the opinion of these Interpreters) begs to know these shadows, where the flocks rested at noon. Now the Spouse Here (in the opinion of these Interpreters) begs to know these shadows, where the flocks rested At noon. av dt n1 av (p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2) vvz pc-acp vvi d n2, c-crq dt n2 vvd p-acp n1. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1280 Page 593
10744 I must confess I more incline to another sense. I must confess I more incline to Another sense. pns11 vmb vvi pns11 av-dc vvb p-acp j-jn n1. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1281 Page 594
10745 The noon was the hottest time of the day, and as in our Country, where the power of the Sun is nothing so much as in those hot Countries, Cattel seek shadows, The noon was the hottest time of the day, and as in our Country, where the power of the Sun is nothing so much as in those hight Countries, Cattle seek shadows, dt n1 vbds dt js n1 pp-f dt n1, cc c-acp p-acp po12 n1, c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz pix av av-d c-acp p-acp d j n2, n2 vvb n2, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1281 Page 594
10746 and resting places, where they are a little free from the heat of the weather; and resting places, where they Are a little free from the heat of the weather; cc j-vvg n2, c-crq pns32 vbr dt j j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (50) sermon (DIV2) 1281 Page 594
10750 So that the Spouse desireth to know where he fed, where he made his flocks to rest at noon, That is, where she might have the most free, and uninterrupted communion with him. So that the Spouse Desires to know where he fed, where he made his flocks to rest At noon, That is, where she might have the most free, and uninterrupted communion with him. av cst dt n1 vvz pc-acp vvi c-crq pns31 vvd, c-crq pns31 vvd po31 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, cst vbz, c-crq pns31 vmd vhi dt av-ds j, cc j-vvn n1 p-acp pno31. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1281 Page 594
10751 For why should I be as one that turneth aside by the flocks of thy companions. For why should I be as one that turns aside by the flocks of thy Sodales. p-acp q-crq vmd pns11 vbi c-acp pi cst vvz av p-acp dt n2 pp-f po21 n2. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1282 Page 594
10752 ] She here implieth, that without her Lords direction, she was like enough to turn aside: ] She Here Implies, that without her lords direction, she was like enough to turn aside: ] pns31 av vvz, cst p-acp po31 n2 n1, pns31 vbds j av-d pc-acp vvi av: (50) sermon (DIV2) 1282 Page 594
10753 She beggeth she might not so turn aside. She beggeth she might not so turn aside. pns31 vvz pns31 vmd xx av vvi av. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1282 Page 594
10754 The word in the Hebrew is NONLATINALPHABET we translate it, as one turning aside, or that turneth aside, and so Pagnine interpreteth it. The word in the Hebrew is we translate it, as one turning aside, or that turns aside, and so Pagnine interpreteth it. dt n1 p-acp dt njp vbz pns12 vvb pn31, c-acp crd vvg av, cc d vvz av, cc av j vvz pn31. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1282 Page 594
10755 Arias Montanus translates it, sicut operiens se, as one that covereth her self, and indeed so the Hebrew word most commonly signifieth. Arias Montanus translates it, sicut operiens se, as one that Covereth her self, and indeed so the Hebrew word most commonly signifies. np1 np1 vvz pn31, fw-la fw-la fw-la, c-acp pi cst vvz po31 n1, cc av av dt njp n1 av-ds av-j vvz. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1282 Page 594
10756 Now this covering themselves, was either in token of shame, or of sorrow, or modesty. Mourners were wont to cover their faces, Ezech. 24. 17. Forbear to cry, make no mourning for the dead, bind the tire of thy head upon thee, Now this covering themselves, was either in token of shame, or of sorrow, or modesty. Mourners were wont to cover their faces, Ezekiel 24. 17. Forbear to cry, make no mourning for the dead, bind the tire of thy head upon thee, av d vvg px32, vbds av-d p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cc pp-f n1, cc n1. n2 vbdr j pc-acp vvi po32 n2, np1 crd crd vvb pc-acp vvi, vvb dx n1 p-acp dt j, vvb dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 p-acp pno21, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1282 Page 594
10757 and put on thy shoes upon thy feet, and cover not thy lips. and put on thy shoes upon thy feet, and cover not thy lips. cc vvd p-acp po21 n2 p-acp po21 n2, cc vvb xx po21 n2. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1282 Page 594
10758 It was also a token of shame. Harlots were wont to cover themselves, Gen. 38. 14. It was also done as a token, It was also a token of shame. Harlots were wont to cover themselves, Gen. 38. 14. It was also done as a token, pn31 vbds av dt n1 pp-f n1. n2 vbdr j pc-acp vvi px32, np1 crd crd pn31 vbds av vdn p-acp dt n1, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1282 Page 594
10759 or signification of modesty, so you read of Rebeccah, Gen. 24. 65. when she heard of Isaac, his coming towards her, she hasted, and took a vail, and covered her self; or signification of modesty, so you read of Rebecca, Gen. 24. 65. when she herd of Isaac, his coming towards her, she hasted, and took a Vail, and covered her self; cc n1 pp-f n1, av pn22 vvb pp-f np1, np1 crd crd c-crq pns31 vvd pp-f np1, po31 n-vvg p-acp pno31, pns31 vvd, cc vvd dt n1, cc vvd po31 n1; (50) sermon (DIV2) 1282 Page 594
10760 this custom of Virgins covering themselves, was of long use in the Church of God, this custom of Virgins covering themselves, was of long use in the Church of God, d n1 pp-f ng1 vvg px32, vbds pp-f j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1282 Page 594
10761 so that Tertullian, who lived 2 or 300 years after Christ, hath a particular Book to persuade the upholding of that custom, which it should seem then began to be disused. so that Tertullian, who lived 2 or 300 Years After christ, hath a particular Book to persuade the upholding of that custom, which it should seem then began to be disused. av cst np1, r-crq vvd crd cc crd n2 p-acp np1, vhz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi dt vvg pp-f d n1, r-crq pn31 vmd vvi av vvd pc-acp vbi vvn. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1282 Page 594
10762 Our Translators interpret the word, turn aside. The cause of the difference lies in the doubtfulness, Our Translators interpret the word, turn aside. The cause of the difference lies in the doubtfulness, po12 n2 vvi dt n1, vvb av. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1282 Page 594
10763 whether the Hebrew root be NONLATINALPHABET or NONLATINALPHABET the first signifieth to turn aside; the second to cover. Hence also ariseth the difference of Interpreters about the next term. whither the Hebrew root be or the First signifies to turn aside; the second to cover. Hence also arises the difference of Interpreters about the next term. cs dt njp n1 vbb cc dt ord vvz p-acp vvb av; dt ord p-acp vvi. av av vvz dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt ord n1. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1282 Page 594
10764 By the flocks of thy Companions. By the flocks of thy Sodales. p-acp dt n2 pp-f po21 n2. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1283 Page 594
10765 ] Those who interpret the former word turn aside, understand by Companions, Idolaters, and Superstitious persons; who indeed make themselves the companions of Christ, ] Those who interpret the former word turn aside, understand by Sodales, Idolaters, and Superstitious Persons; who indeed make themselves the Sodales of christ, ] d r-crq vvb dt j n1 vvb av, vvb p-acp n2, n2, cc j n2; r-crq av vvb px32 dt n2 pp-f np1, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1283 Page 594
10766 or rather make their Idols his companions; or rather make their Idols his Sodales; cc av-c vvi po32 n2 po31 n2; (50) sermon (DIV2) 1283 Page 594
10767 some interpret it of Hereticks. Idolaters make their Idols Christs Companions, by giving that Homage to them, which is due to him alone. Some interpret it of Heretics. Idolaters make their Idols Christ Sodales, by giving that Homage to them, which is due to him alone. d vvb pn31 pp-f n2. n2 vvb po32 n2 npg1 n2, p-acp vvg d n1 p-acp pno32, r-crq vbz j-jn p-acp pno31 av-j. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1283 Page 595
10799 This is the sense put upon the words by Hierome, Gregory, Bernard, Aquinas, Lyra, and others. This is the sense put upon the words by Jerome, Gregory, Bernard, Aquinas, Lyra, and Others. d vbz dt n1 vvd p-acp dt n2 p-acp np1, np1, np1, np1, np1, cc n2-jn. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1288 Page 596
10768 Thus the Papists do to their Images, and Crucifixes, to Saints, and Angels. Hereticks make their leaders Christs Companions, making them the guides of their faith and practice, which is an Homage due unto Christ alone. Thus the Papists do to their Images, and Crucifixes, to Saints, and Angels. Heretics make their leaders Christ Sodales, making them the guides of their faith and practice, which is an Homage due unto christ alone. av dt njp2 vdb p-acp po32 n2, cc vvz, p-acp n2, cc n2. n2 vvb po32 n2 npg1 n2, vvg pno32 dt n2 pp-f po32 n1 cc n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 j-jn p-acp np1 av-j. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1283 Page 595
10769 Indeed Christ hath properly no Companion, consider him as to his Divine Nature. He is, Indeed christ hath properly no Companion, Consider him as to his Divine Nature. He is, np1 np1 vhz av-j dx n1, vvb pno31 a-acp p-acp po31 j-jn n1. pns31 vbz, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1283 Page 595
10770 and there is none besides him, nor hath he any Companion as our Mediator, and Interc•ssor. He trode the Winepress alone, and there is none beside him, nor hath he any Companion as our Mediator, and Interc•ssor. He trodden the Winepress alone, cc pc-acp vbz pix p-acp pno31, ccx vhz pns31 d n1 p-acp po12 n1, cc n1. pns31 vvd dt n1 av-j, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1283 Page 595
10771 neither was any of the People with him, he had no Companion either in his Kingly, Prophetical, or Priestly Office. neither was any of the People with him, he had no Companion either in his Kingly, Prophetical, or Priestly Office. dx vbds d pp-f dt n1 p-acp pno31, pns31 vhd dx n1 av-d p-acp po31 j, j, cc j n1. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1283 Page 595
10772 But he hath some who call themselves his Companions, and arrogate to themselves that title, nay, which others sinfully make his Companions. But he hath Some who call themselves his Sodales, and arrogate to themselves that title, nay, which Others sinfully make his Sodales. p-acp pns31 vhz d r-crq vvb px32 po31 n2, cc vvi p-acp px32 cst n1, uh-x, r-crq n2-jn av-j vvb po31 n2. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1283 Page 595
10773 Beza thinks these are here meant. Beza thinks these Are Here meant. np1 vvz d vbr av vvn. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1283 Page 595
10774 2. But secondly, Christ hath some, who though they are not strictly his Companions, yet he graciously so calleth them, being (as the Apostle saith) not ashamed to call them Brethren, of these I should chuse to understand the text, (and though I am very tender of differing from the received translation of a Church in any matter of moment) should be more inclined, 2. But secondly, christ hath Some, who though they Are not strictly his Sodales, yet he graciously so calls them, being (as the Apostle Says) not ashamed to call them Brothers, of these I should choose to understand the text, (and though I am very tender of differing from the received Translation of a Church in any matter of moment) should be more inclined, crd p-acp ord, np1 vhz d, r-crq cs pns32 vbr xx av-j po31 n2, av pns31 av-j av vvz pno32, vbg (c-acp dt n1 vvz) xx j pc-acp vvi pno32 n2, pp-f d pns11 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1, (cc cs pns11 vbm av j pp-f vvg p-acp dt j-vvn n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1) vmd vbi av-dc vvn, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1284 Page 595
10775 as I said before, to translate the former term, one covered. So the sense is, as I said before, to translate the former term, one covered. So the sense is, c-acp pns11 vvd a-acp, pc-acp vvi dt j n1, crd vvn. av dt n1 vbz, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1284 Page 595
10776 For why should I be amongst thy People as a Mourner, or as one that is an Harlot, with whom thou wilt have no communion. For why should I be among thy People as a Mourner, or as one that is an Harlot, with whom thou wilt have no communion. c-acp q-crq vmd pns11 vbi p-acp po21 n1 p-acp dt n1, cc c-acp pi cst vbz dt n1, p-acp ro-crq pns21 vm2 vhi dx n1. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1284 Page 595
10777 or fellowship? Why should I walk as one covered, either as a Mourner, or as a Strumpet, amongst thy People, whom thou hast so far owned, or fellowship? Why should I walk as one covered, either as a Mourner, or as a Strumpet, among thy People, whom thou hast so Far owned, cc n1? q-crq vmd pns11 vvi c-acp pi vvn, av-d c-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1, p-acp po21 n1, ro-crq pns21 vh2 av av-j vvd, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1284 Page 595
10778 as to declare thy self not ashamed to call them Brethren, or Companions? This I take to be the sense of the Petition; as to declare thy self not ashamed to call them Brothers, or Sodales? This I take to be the sense of the Petition; c-acp pc-acp vvi po21 n1 xx j pc-acp vvi pno32 n2, cc n2? d pns11 vvb pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f dt vvb; (50) sermon (DIV2) 1284 Page 595
10779 O thou whom my Soul loveth above all other objects whatsoever, who art my Shepheard, let me know where, O thou whom my Soul loves above all other objects whatsoever, who art my Shepherd, let me know where, np1 pns21 ro-crq po11 n1 vvz p-acp d j-jn n2 r-crq, q-crq vb2r po11 n1, vvb pno11 vvi c-crq, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1285 Page 595
10780 and how I may enjoy communion with thee, how I may have fellowship with thee in a time of trouble and affliction, and how I may enjoy communion with thee, how I may have fellowship with thee in a time of trouble and affliction, cc c-crq pns11 vmb vvi n1 p-acp pno21, c-crq pns11 vmb vhi n1 p-acp pno21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1285 Page 595
10781 and when I may have the nearest, fullest, and most uninterrupted communion with thee, for why should I, and when I may have the nearest, Fullest, and most uninterrupted communion with thee, for why should I, cc c-crq pns11 vmb vhi dt js, js, cc av-ds j-vvn n1 p-acp pno21, c-acp q-crq vmd pns11, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1285 Page 595
10782 for want of thy presence, be under a constant temptation to turn aside from a true fellowship and communion with thee to the Synagogues, and Assemblies of Idolaters. for want of thy presence, be under a constant temptation to turn aside from a true fellowship and communion with thee to the Synagogues, and Assemblies of Idolaters. p-acp n1 pp-f po21 n1, vbb p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi av p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp pno21 p-acp dt n2, cc n2 pp-f n2. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1285 Page 595
10783 Or why should I walk amongst thy People, either as a Mourner, or as an Harlot, whom thou hast cast off, or divorced. Or why should I walk among thy People, either as a Mourner, or as an Harlot, whom thou hast cast off, or divorced. cc q-crq vmd pns11 vvi p-acp po21 n1, av-d c-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1, ro-crq pns21 vh2 vvn a-acp, cc vvn. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1285 Page 595
10800 And there is a truth in this, when a people continue in the bosom of a Church, under the means of grace, ignorant, proud, And there is a truth in this, when a people continue in the bosom of a Church, under the means of grace, ignorant, proud, cc pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp d, c-crq dt n1 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, j, j, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1288 Page 596
10801 and unprofitable, God often in wrath giveth them over to Seducers, and leaves them to the vanities, and unprofitable, God often in wrath gives them over to Seducers, and leaves them to the vanities, cc j, np1 av p-acp n1 vvz pno32 a-acp p-acp n2, cc vvz pno32 p-acp dt n2, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1288 Page 596
10784 To this now, her Beloved answereth [ O thou fairest amongst Women ] it is an Hebraeisme, a way they have to express the superlative degree, so Luk. 1. 28. 42, Thou art blessed amongst Women, that is, very much, very highly blessed. So the Lyon is said to be strong among Beasts, Prov, 30. 30. that is, the strongest Beast. To this now, her beloved Answers [ O thou Fairest among Women ] it is an Hebraism, a Way they have to express the superlative degree, so Luk. 1. 28. 42, Thou art blessed among Women, that is, very much, very highly blessed. So the lion is said to be strong among Beasts, Curae, 30. 30. that is, the Strongest Beast. p-acp d av, po31 vvn vvz [ sy pns21 js p-acp n2 ] pn31 vbz dt n1, dt n1 pns32 vhb pc-acp vvi dt j n1, av np1 crd crd crd, pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp n2, cst vbz, av av-d, j av-j vvn. av dt n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi j p-acp n2, np1, crd crd cst vbz, dt js n1. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1286 Page 596
10785 It is no more then in our dialect. It is no more then in our dialect. pn31 vbz dx dc cs p-acp po12 n1. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1286 Page 596
10786 O thou that art fairest, to whose Beauty in my Eyes no others Beauty is to be compared. Oh thou that art Fairest, to whose Beauty in my Eyes no Others Beauty is to be compared. uh pns21 cst vb2r js, p-acp rg-crq n1 p-acp po11 n2 dx ng2-jn n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1286 Page 596
10787 If thou knowest not ] the Hebrew is NONLATINALPHABET the Septuagint translate it, NONLATINALPHABET if thou dost not know thy self, the vulgar Latin, Aethiopick, Syriack, and Arabick Translators, If thou Knowest not ] the Hebrew is the septuagint translate it, if thou dost not know thy self, the Vulgar Latin, Ethiopic, Syriac, and Arabic Translators, cs pns21 vv2 xx ] dt njp vbz dt n1 vvb pn31, cs pns21 vd2 xx vvi po21 n1, dt j jp, np1, np1, cc jp n2, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1287 Page 596
10788 and indeed most ancient Interpreters that I meet with follow the Septuagint, and translate it, If thou knowest not thy self. and indeed most ancient Interpreters that I meet with follow the septuagint, and translate it, If thou Knowest not thy self. cc av av-ds j n2 cst pns11 vvb p-acp vvi dt n1, cc vvi pn31, cs pns21 vv2 xx po21 n1. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1287 Page 596
10789 Hence Bernard (upon the place) runs into a large discourse concerning Christians ignorance of themselves, Hence Bernard (upon the place) runs into a large discourse Concerning Christians ignorance of themselves, av np1 (p-acp dt n1) vvz p-acp dt j n1 vvg np1 n1 pp-f px32, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1287 Page 596
10790 and the profitableness of our knowledge of our selves, according to the ancient Precept of the wise man amongst the Heathen, NONLATINALPHABET. and the profitableness of our knowledge of our selves, according to the ancient Precept of the wise man among the Heathen,. cc dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 pp-f po12 n2, vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp dt j-jn,. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1287 Page 596
10791 But undoubtedly though this be a great truth, yet it is nothing to the sense of this text, where NONLATINALPHABET is a Pleonasme, as both Tremellius, Mercer, and Mariana, (three Interpreters very learned, But undoubtedly though this be a great truth, yet it is nothing to the sense of this text, where is a Pleonasm, as both Tremellius, Mercer, and Mariana, (three Interpreters very learned, p-acp av-j c-acp d vbb dt j n1, av pn31 vbz pix p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, c-crq vbz dt n1, p-acp d np1, n1, cc np1, (crd n2 av j, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1287 Page 596
10792 and critical in the Hebrew Dialect, do all agree) so as we translate it truly, according to our Idiom, If thou knowest, and critical in the Hebrew Dialect, do all agree) so as we translate it truly, according to our Idiom, If thou Knowest, cc j p-acp dt njp n1, vdb d vvb) av c-acp pns12 vvb pn31 av-j, vvg p-acp po12 n1, cs pns21 vv2, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1287 Page 596
10793 tho in the Hebrew it be, If thou knowest to, or for thy self. It followeth, though in the Hebrew it be, If thou Knowest to, or for thy self. It follows, cs p-acp dt njp pn31 vbb, cs pns21 vv2 p-acp, cc p-acp po21 n1. pn31 vvz, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1287 Page 596
10794 Go thy way by the footsteps of the flock, and feed thy flocks by the Shepheards Tents. Go thy Way by the footsteps of the flock, and feed thy flocks by the Shepherds Tents. vvb po21 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc vvb po21 n2 p-acp dt ng1 n2. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1288 Page 596
10795 ] These words now contain her beloveds direction, if she were at a loss, what to do in a time of streights, ] These words now contain her beloveds direction, if she were At a loss, what to do in a time of straights, ] d n2 av vvi pno31 ng1-vvn n1, cs pns31 vbdr p-acp dt n1, r-crq pc-acp vdi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1288 Page 596
10796 or how to enjoy the most full and free communion with him, she must go her way by the footsteps of the flock. Interpreters vary in the sense of these words, according to their different notion of the former. or how to enjoy the most full and free communion with him, she must go her Way by the footsteps of the flock. Interpreters vary in the sense of these words, according to their different notion of the former. cc c-crq pc-acp vvi dt av-ds j cc j n1 p-acp pno31, pns31 vmb vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1. n2 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2, vvg p-acp po32 j n1 pp-f dt j. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1288 Page 596
10797 If thou knowest not. Those that will not allow NONLATINALPHABET to be Paragogical, or Pleonastical, but will interpret them, If thou knowest not thy self, and so make the whole to be a rebuke, If thou Knowest not. Those that will not allow to be Paragogical, or Pleonastical, but will interpret them, If thou Knowest not thy self, and so make the Whole to be a rebuke, cs pns21 vv2 xx. d cst vmb xx vvi pc-acp vbi j, cc j, p-acp vmb vvi pno32, cs pns21 vv2 xx po21 n1, cc av vvb dt j-jn pc-acp vbi dt n1, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1288 Page 596
10798 or chiding of the Spouse, for her ignorance, or pride, will have the flocks here to be the flocks of Idolaters, and Hereticks, and by the Kids here understand her own vain imaginations, and make this speech to be the language of an angry God, giving up a People in wrath (according to that of the Apostle) to strong delusions to believe a lie, for their wilful ignorance and non-improvement of the means of grace. or chiding of the Spouse, for her ignorance, or pride, will have the flocks Here to be the flocks of Idolaters, and Heretics, and by the Kids Here understand her own vain Imaginations, and make this speech to be the language of an angry God, giving up a People in wrath (according to that of the Apostle) to strong delusions to believe a lie, for their wilful ignorance and Non-improvement of the means of grace. cc vvg pp-f dt n1, p-acp po31 n1, cc n1, vmb vhi dt n2 av pc-acp vbi dt n2 pp-f n2, cc n2, cc p-acp dt n2 av vvb pno31 d j n2, cc vvi d n1 pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f dt j np1, vvg a-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 (vvg p-acp d pp-f dt n1) p-acp j n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1, p-acp po32 j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1288 Page 596
10802 and delusions of their own hearts (a Judgment of all others most formidable.) But certainly this is not the sense of the words. and delusions of their own hearts (a Judgement of all Others most formidable.) But Certainly this is not the sense of the words. cc n2 pp-f po32 d n2 (dt n1 pp-f d n2-jn av-ds j.) p-acp av-j d vbz xx dt n1 pp-f dt n2. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1288 Page 596
10803 Delrio (though a Papist) differs from them, and gives us a good reason, telling us, Delrio (though a Papist) differs from them, and gives us a good reason, telling us, np1 (cs dt njp) vvz p-acp pno32, cc vvz pno12 dt j n1, vvg pno12, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1288 Page 597
10804 if that had been our Lords meaning, he would never in the same breath have called her the fairest among Women. Therefore Tremellius, both the English, and Dutch Annotators, Deodate, Piscator, Mariana, and others, understand here by the footsteps of the flock, and by the Shepherds Tents, the Precepts, and Examples of Moses and Aaron, the Prophets, and the Apostles, and the purer Church of God, if that had been our lords meaning, he would never in the same breath have called her the Fairest among Women. Therefore Tremellius, both the English, and Dutch Annotators, Deodate, Piscator, Mariana, and Others, understand Here by the footsteps of the flock, and by the Shepherd's Tents, the Precepts, and Examples of Moses and Aaron, the prophets, and the Apostles, and the Purer Church of God, cs d vhd vbn po12 n2 vvg, pns31 vmd av-x p-acp dt d n1 vhb vvn po31 dt js p-acp n2. av np1, d dt jp, cc jp n2, np1, n1, np1, cc n2-jn, vvb av p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc p-acp dt ng1 n2, dt n2, cc n2 pp-f np1 cc np1, dt n2, cc dt n2, cc dt jc n1 pp-f np1, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1288 Page 597
10805 and by the Kids mentioned, they understand particular Souls. So that the sense of the words is this. and by the Kids mentioned, they understand particular Souls. So that the sense of the words is this. cc p-acp dt n2 vvn, pns32 vvb j n2. av cst dt n1 pp-f dt n2 vbz d. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1288 Page 597
10806 Thou believing Soul, who in my Eyes art more beautiful, and lovely, then any other Soul in the world, Thou believing Soul, who in my Eyes art more beautiful, and lovely, then any other Soul in the world, pns21 j-vvg n1, r-crq p-acp po11 n2 n1 av-dc j, cc j, cs d j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1289 Page 597
10807 if thou beest in any thing ignorant of my will, and where to meet me, if thou Best in any thing ignorant of my will, and where to meet me, cs pns21 vb2s p-acp d n1 j pp-f po11 n1, cc c-crq pc-acp vvi pno11, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1289 Page 597
10808 and how to enjoy fellowship and communion with me, do not stray from the rule of my word, and how to enjoy fellowship and communion with me, do not stray from the Rule of my word, cc c-crq pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp pno11, vdb xx vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1289 Page 597
10809 nor vary from the examples of those whom I gave for Shepherds to my People, keep close to them, to their Doctrine, nor vary from the Examples of those whom I gave for Shepherd's to my People, keep close to them, to their Doctrine, ccx vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f d r-crq pns11 vvd p-acp n2 p-acp po11 n1, vvb av-j p-acp pno32, p-acp po32 n1, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1289 Page 597
10810 and to my Ordinances administred by them. There thou shalt find me. There I rest at noon. and to my Ordinances administered by them. There thou shalt find me. There I rest At noon. cc p-acp po11 n2 vvn p-acp pno32. a-acp pns21 vm2 vvi pno11. a-acp pns11 vvb p-acp n1. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1289 Page 597
10811 These two verses thus opened, afford us several Propositions of Doctrine, as matter of further discourse. These two Verses thus opened, afford us several Propositions of Doctrine, as matter of further discourse. np1 crd n2 av vvn, vvb pno12 j n2 pp-f n1, c-acp n1 pp-f jc n1. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1289 Page 597
10812 Prop. 1. Christ is he, and only he whom the believing Soul loveth. Prop. 1. christ is he, and only he whom the believing Soul loves. np1 crd np1 vbz pns31, cc av-j pns31 r-crq dt j-vvg n1 vvz. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1290 Page 597
10813 Prop. 2. Though there may be a time when such a Soul may conceal, and disown its love to Christ, Prop. 2. Though there may be a time when such a Soul may conceal, and disown its love to christ, np1 crd cs pc-acp vmb vbi dt n1 c-crq d dt n1 vmb vvi, cc vvi po31 n1 p-acp np1, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1291 Page 597
10814 yet there will be a time when it will break forth, and she will acknowledge it. yet there will be a time when it will break forth, and she will acknowledge it. av pc-acp vmb vbi dt n1 c-crq pn31 vmb vvi av, cc pns31 vmb vvi pn31. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1291 Page 597
10815 Prop. 3. A gracious Soul, desireth nothing more then a quiet, full, and sweet communion with Christ. Prop. 3. A gracious Soul, Desires nothing more then a quiet, full, and sweet communion with christ. np1 crd dt j n1, vvz pix av-dc cs dt j-jn, j, cc j n1 p-acp np1. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1292 Page 597
10816 Prop. 4. Christ hath shades where he resteth, and feedeth his flock, under the greatest, and most scorching Afflictions. Prop. 4. christ hath shades where he rests, and feeds his flock, under the greatest, and most scorching Afflictions. np1 crd np1 vhz n2 r-crq pns31 vvz, cc vvz po31 n1, p-acp dt js, cc av-ds j-vvg n2. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1293 Page 597
10817 Prop. 5. Though a pious Soul never slighteth a communion with Christ, yet she never prizeth it at an higher rate, Prop. 5. Though a pious Soul never slighteth a communion with christ, yet she never prizeth it At an higher rate, np1 crd cs dt j n1 av-x vvz dt n1 p-acp np1, av pns31 av-x vvz pn31 p-acp dt jc n1, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1294 Page 597
10818 then in an hour of greatest trials, and temptations. then in an hour of greatest trials, and temptations. av p-acp dt n1 pp-f js n2, cc n2. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1294 Page 597
10819 Prop. 6. Gods People will, (especially in times of trial, and great temptation) be prone to fall into sin, Prop. 6. God's People will, (especially in times of trial, and great temptation) be prove to fallen into since, np1 crd npg1 n1 vmb, (av-j p-acp n2 pp-f n1, cc j n1) vbb j pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1295 Page 597
10820 and error, to the scandal of their profession. Prop. 7. Sin and Scandal, are the two great things which a gracious Soulfears. and error, to the scandal of their profession. Prop. 7. since and Scandal, Are the two great things which a gracious Soulfears. cc n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1. np1 crd n1 cc n1, vbr dt crd j n2 r-crq dt j n2. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1295 Page 597
10821 Prop. 8. The Believing Soul, is of all other Souls the most beautiful in Christs Eyes. Prop. 8. The Believing Soul, is of all other Souls the most beautiful in Christ Eyes. np1 crd dt j-vvg n1, vbz pp-f d j-jn n2 dt av-ds j p-acp npg1 n2. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1297 Page 597
10822 Prop. 9. The Beauty of this Soul is not perfect, it may in some things be ignorant. Prop. 9. The Beauty of this Soul is not perfect, it may in Some things be ignorant. np1 crd dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbz xx j, pn31 vmb p-acp d n2 vbb j. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1298 Page 597
10823 Prop. 10. The surest way for a Soul to get a perfect instruction in the things that concern its spiritual good, Prop. 10. The Surest Way for a Soul to get a perfect instruction in the things that concern its spiritual good, np1 crd dt js n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp dt n2 cst vvb po31 j j, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1299 Page 597
10824 and to keep, and to enjoy communion with Christ, is to feed its self by the Tents of Christs Shepherds, and to keep, and to enjoy communion with christ, is to feed its self by the Tents of Christ Shepherd's, cc pc-acp vvi, cc pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp np1, vbz pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1299 Page 598
10825 and to live according to the examples and directions of his holy Servants, recorded in Holy Writ. and to live according to the Examples and directions of his holy Servants, recorded in Holy Writ. cc pc-acp vvi vvg p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po31 j n2, vvn p-acp j vvn. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1299 Page 598
10826 I begin with the first, of which I shall speak but briefly. Prop. 1. Jesus Christ is he whom the Soul loveth with a singular love. I begin with the First, of which I shall speak but briefly. Prop. 1. jesus christ is he whom the Soul loves with a singular love. pns11 vvb p-acp dt ord, pp-f r-crq pns11 vmb vvi cc-acp av-j. np1 crd np1 np1 vbz pns31 ro-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp dt j n1. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1300 Page 598
10827 I put in the term singular, because (as I told you) the phrase imports it. I put in the term singular, Because (as I told you) the phrase imports it. pns11 vvd p-acp dt n1 j, c-acp (c-acp pns11 vvd pn22) dt n1 vvz pn31. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1302 Page 598
10828 Love is nothing else but the adhaesion, or cleaving of the Soul to an object, out of a goodness and suitableness which it hath discerned in it, with a complacency which the Soul taketh in it, which is such, Love is nothing Else but the adhesion, or cleaving of the Soul to an Object, out of a Goodness and suitableness which it hath discerned in it, with a complacency which the Soul Takes in it, which is such, n1 vbz pix av cc-acp dt n1, cc vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, av pp-f dt n1 cc n1 r-crq pn31 vhz vvn p-acp pn31, p-acp dt n1 r-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp pn31, r-crq vbz d, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1302 Page 598
10829 as if the Soul wants it, it desires it; if it enjoyeth it, it is glad, and rejoyceth in it; as if the Soul Wants it, it Desires it; if it Enjoyeth it, it is glad, and Rejoiceth in it; c-acp cs dt n1 vvz pn31, pn31 vvz pn31; cs pn31 vvz pn31, pn31 vbz j, cc vvz p-acp pn31; (50) sermon (DIV2) 1302 Page 598
10830 which being first considered, it followeth; which being First considered, it follows; r-crq vbg ord vvn, pn31 vvz; (50) sermon (DIV2) 1302 Page 598
10831 that look how many objects as there are, that have in them any goodness, or suitableness to our state, that look how many objects as there Are, that have in them any Goodness, or suitableness to our state, d n1 c-crq d n2 c-acp pc-acp vbr, cst vhb p-acp pno32 d n1, cc n1 p-acp po12 n1, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1302 Page 598
10832 so many objects of our love there are in the world. so many objects of our love there Are in the world. av d n2 pp-f po12 n1 pc-acp vbr p-acp dt n1. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1302 Page 598
10833 And 2. That look how much goodness and suitableness to us we apprehend in one object more than in another, And 2. That look how much Goodness and suitableness to us we apprehend in one Object more than in Another, cc crd cst vvb c-crq d n1 cc n1 p-acp pno12 pns12 vvi p-acp crd n1 av-dc cs p-acp j-jn, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1302 Page 598
10834 so much we love one thing more than another; so much we love one thing more than Another; av av-d pns12 vvb crd n1 av-dc cs j-jn; (50) sermon (DIV2) 1302 Page 598
10835 or one person more than another. 2. There is also a love that floweth from Union and Relation, of which we are not able to give a perfect account; or one person more than Another. 2. There is also a love that flows from union and Relation, of which we Are not able to give a perfect account; cc crd n1 av-dc cs j-jn. crd pc-acp vbz av dt n1 cst vvz p-acp n1 cc n1, pp-f r-crq pns12 vbr xx j pc-acp vvi dt j n1; (50) sermon (DIV2) 1302 Page 598
10836 the Parent loves the Child, and the Husband loves the Wife, and the Wife the Husband, not alwaies out of Judgment. the Parent loves the Child, and the Husband loves the Wife, and the Wife the Husband, not always out of Judgement. dt n1 vvz dt n1, cc dt n1 vvz dt n1, cc dt n1 dt n1, xx av av pp-f n1. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1302 Page 598
10837 The Husband discerning in the Wife a suitableness to him, is not alwaies the cause of love: The Husband discerning in the Wife a suitableness to him, is not always the cause of love: dt n1 vvg p-acp dt n1 dt n1 p-acp pno31, vbz xx av dt n1 pp-f n1: (50) sermon (DIV2) 1302 Page 598
10838 Nor is the Child's love to the Mother or Father alwaies rational, flowing from an apprehension of the suitableness of the Parent to it, Nor is the Child's love to the Mother or Father always rational, flowing from an apprehension of the suitableness of the Parent to it, ccx vbz dt ng1 n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 av j, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp pn31, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1302 Page 598
10839 but rather from an impetus of nature, an unaccountable complacency in those whom God hath made correlates, caused by the God of Nature, who hath made them one flesh; but rather from an impetus of nature, an unaccountable complacency in those whom God hath made correlates, caused by the God of Nature, who hath made them one Flesh; cc-acp av-c p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, dt j n1 p-acp d r-crq np1 vhz vvn n2, vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vhz vvn pno32 crd n1; (50) sermon (DIV2) 1302 Page 598
10840 who so deliberately considereth this, will easily understand a double reason of the Believers Love to Christ. who so deliberately Considereth this, will Easily understand a double reason of the Believers Love to christ. r-crq av av-j vvz d, vmb av-j vvi dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n2 vvb p-acp np1. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1302 Page 598
10841 1. The first is, That Union which is betwixt the believing Soul, and the Lord Jesus Christ, which is wrought by Faith; 1. The First is, That union which is betwixt the believing Soul, and the Lord jesus christ, which is wrought by Faith; crd dt ord vbz, cst n1 r-crq vbz p-acp dt j-vvg n1, cc dt n1 np1 np1, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp n1; (50) sermon (DIV2) 1303 Page 598
10842 this produceth this second Union, which is that of Love. By Faith Christ is united to the Soul, this Produceth this second union, which is that of Love. By Faith christ is united to the Soul, d vvz d vvb n1, r-crq vbz d pp-f vvb. p-acp n1 np1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1303 Page 598
10843 and becometh a member of his body, and that is followed by this Union of Love: The Soul in the same hour wherein it is united by Faith to Christ, being taught of God to love the Lord Jesus Christ. and Becometh a member of his body, and that is followed by this union of Love: The Soul in the same hour wherein it is united by Faith to christ, being taught of God to love the Lord jesus christ. cc vvz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc d vbz vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f n1: dt n1 p-acp dt d n1 c-crq pn31 vbz vvn p-acp n1 p-acp np1, vbg vvn pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 np1 np1. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1303 Page 598
10844 It's a piece of its Regeneration, which continually followeth Justification, and is indeed coaevous with it; It's a piece of its Regeneration, which continually follows Justification, and is indeed coevous with it; pn31|vbz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, r-crq av-j vvz n1, cc vbz av j p-acp pn31; (50) sermon (DIV2) 1303 Page 598
10845 so that as in the natural Union, the same day the man becomes a Father, or the Woman a Mother, there is a new Emanation of affection and love; so that as in the natural union, the same day the man becomes a Father, or the Woman a Mother, there is a new Emanation of affection and love; av d c-acp p-acp dt j n1, dt d n1 dt n1 vvz dt n1, cc dt n1 dt n1, pc-acp vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1; (50) sermon (DIV2) 1303 Page 598
10846 the Man or Woman that before knew nothing of the heart of a Parent, now begins to feel it, the Man or Woman that before knew nothing of the heart of a Parent, now begins to feel it, dt n1 cc n1 cst a-acp vvd pix pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, av vvz pc-acp vvi pn31, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1303 Page 599
10847 and in the moral Union betwixt the Husband and Wife, the same day that they are married to each other, there floweth a reciprocal Affection each to other, and in the moral union betwixt the Husband and Wife, the same day that they Are married to each other, there flows a reciprocal Affection each to other, cc p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1, dt d n1 cst pns32 vbr vvn p-acp d n-jn, a-acp vvz dt j n1 d p-acp n-jn, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1303 Page 599
10848 so as they then begin to know the heart of an Husband and a Wife, of which they knew little or nothing before: so as they then begin to know the heart of an Husband and a Wife, of which they knew little or nothing before: av c-acp pns32 av vvb pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc dt n1, pp-f r-crq pns32 vvd j cc pix p-acp: (50) sermon (DIV2) 1303 Page 599
10849 So it is upon the Spiritual Union; So it is upon the Spiritual union; av pn31 vbz p-acp dt j n1; (50) sermon (DIV2) 1303 Page 599
10850 as the God of Nature influenceth the Souls of persons, whom he hath given one to another in natural and moral Relations, ordinarily for a reciprocal usefulness one to another: as the God of Nature influenceth the Souls of Persons, whom he hath given one to Another in natural and moral Relations, ordinarily for a reciprocal usefulness one to Another: c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz dt n2 pp-f n2, ro-crq pns31 vhz vvn pi p-acp j-jn p-acp j cc j n2, av-j p-acp dt j n1 crd p-acp n-jn: (50) sermon (DIV2) 1303 Page 599
10851 So the God of Grace influenceth the Soul put into a spiritual Relation to Christ: So the God of Grace influenceth the Soul put into a spiritual Relation to christ: av dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz dt n1 vvd p-acp dt j n1 p-acp np1: (50) sermon (DIV2) 1303 Page 599
10852 That the Believer upon his Union with Christ, doth find his heart cleaving to, and taking a complacency in the Lord Jesus Christ, That the Believer upon his union with christ, does find his heart cleaving to, and taking a complacency in the Lord jesus christ, cst dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp np1, vdz vvi po31 n1 vvg p-acp, cc vvg dt n1 p-acp dt n1 np1 np1, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1303 Page 599
10853 and begins thus to know the heart of a Believer. And look as it is in the moral Relation betwixt the Wife and the Husband, and begins thus to know the heart of a Believer. And look as it is in the moral Relation betwixt the Wife and the Husband, cc vvz av pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1. cc vvb c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1303 Page 599
10854 though the Man may have heard such reports of the virtues and excellencies of the Woman before he hath married her, though the Man may have herd such reports of the Virtues and excellencies of the Woman before he hath married her, cs dt n1 vmb vhi vvn d n2 pp-f dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 c-acp pns31 vhz vvn pno31, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1303 Page 599
10855 as hath inforced from him a complacency in her, yet this bears no proportion to that delight and complacency he taketh in her when she is once married to him. as hath enforced from him a complacency in her, yet this bears no proportion to that delight and complacency he Takes in her when she is once married to him. c-acp vhz vvn p-acp pno31 dt n1 p-acp pno31, av d vvz dx n1 p-acp d n1 cc n1 pns31 vvz p-acp pno31 c-crq pns31 vbz a-acp vvn p-acp pno31. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1303 Page 599
10856 So, although a Soul upon the large discourses he hath heard of Christ, and of his love to Mankind, So, although a Soul upon the large discourses he hath herd of christ, and of his love to Mankind, np1, cs dt n1 p-acp dt j n2 pns31 vhz vvn pp-f np1, cc pp-f po31 n1 p-acp n1, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1303 Page 599
10857 and what he hath done, and is ready to do for the Souls of men, may have some good thoughts of him, and what he hath done, and is ready to do for the Souls of men, may have Some good thoughts of him, cc r-crq pns31 vhz vdn, cc vbz j pc-acp vdi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, vmb vhi d j n2 pp-f pno31, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1303 Page 599
10858 and some kind of complacency in his thoughts of him, yet there is a vast difference betwixt this, and Some kind of complacency in his thoughts of him, yet there is a vast difference betwixt this, cc d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n2 pp-f pno31, av pc-acp vbz dt j n1 p-acp d, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1303 Page 599
10859 and that complacency which the Soul taketh in Christ, when it is once by Faith united to him, and that complacency which the Soul Takes in christ, when it is once by Faith united to him, cc d n1 r-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp np1, c-crq pn31 vbz a-acp p-acp n1 vvn p-acp pno31, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1303 Page 599
10860 and amongst other habits of grace hath that of Love to God infused into his Soul, according to that, Rom. 5. 5. The Love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost, which is given unto us. and among other habits of grace hath that of Love to God infused into his Soul, according to that, Rom. 5. 5. The Love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost, which is given unto us. cc p-acp j-jn n2 pp-f n1 vhz d pp-f vvb p-acp np1 vvn p-acp po31 n1, vvg p-acp d, np1 crd crd dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn av p-acp po12 n2 p-acp dt j n1, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp pno12. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1303 Page 599
10879 Who forgiveth all thine iniquity, who healeth all thy diseases, who redeemeth thy life from destruction. Who forgiveth all thine iniquity, who heals all thy diseases, who Redeemeth thy life from destruction. q-crq vvz d po21 n1, r-crq vvz d po21 n2, r-crq vvz po21 n1 p-acp n1. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1304 Page 600
10861 I know there is a Dispute raised by some, whether the natural man's love to God, differeth from the Believer's love to God specifically, or only gradually. I do not think that these spiritual habits fall under those logical measures; I am sure it is a love flowing quite from another cause. I know there is a Dispute raised by Some, whither the natural Man's love to God, differeth from the Believer's love to God specifically, or only gradually. I do not think that these spiritual habits fallen under those logical measures; I am sure it is a love flowing quite from Another cause. pns11 vvb pc-acp vbz dt vvb vvn p-acp d, cs dt j ng1 n1 p-acp np1, vvz p-acp dt ng1 n1 p-acp np1 av-j, cc j av-jn. pns11 vdb xx vvi cst d j n2 vvb p-acp d j n2; pns11 vbm j pn31 vbz dt n1 vvg av p-acp j-jn n1. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1303 Page 599
10862 The natural man's love is no more than a natural Plant cultivated by reason; The natural Man's love is no more than a natural Plant cultivated by reason; dt j ng1 n1 vbz av-dx av-dc cs dt j n1 vvn p-acp n1; (50) sermon (DIV2) 1303 Page 599
10863 the other's is a fruit of the Spirit; so as they differ further than gradually; but whether we should call it specifically, or no, the other's is a fruit of the Spirit; so as they differ further than gradually; but whither we should call it specifically, or no, dt n-jn|vbz vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1; av c-acp pns32 vvb av-jc cs av-jn; p-acp cs pns12 vmd vvi pn31 av-j, cc uh-dx, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1303 Page 599
10864 or want a Logical term to express the difference, I shall not think it worth my time to enquire. or want a Logical term to express the difference, I shall not think it worth my time to inquire. cc vvb dt j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, pns11 vmb xx vvi pn31 j po11 n1 pc-acp vvi. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1303 Page 599
10865 2. A second Reason of the Believer's love, and so great and singular love to Christ, floweth from his Experimental discerning of that admirable suitableness that is in Christ to his Soul, 2. A second Reason of the Believer's love, and so great and singular love to christ, flows from his Experimental discerning of that admirable suitableness that is in christ to his Soul, crd dt ord n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1, cc av j cc j n1 p-acp np1, vvz p-acp po31 j vvg pp-f cst j n1 cst vbz p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1304 Page 599
10866 and the exceeding love which he hath shewn to him. and the exceeding love which he hath shown to him. cc dt j-vvg n1 r-crq pns31 vhz vvn p-acp pno31. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1304 Page 599
10867 1. A Believer hath another kind of persuasion of the Love of Christ, and the excellency that is in him, than it is possible another should have. 1. A Believer hath Another kind of persuasion of the Love of christ, and the excellency that is in him, than it is possible Another should have. crd dt n1 vhz j-jn n1 pp-f n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 cst vbz p-acp pno31, cs pn31 vbz j n-jn vmd vhi. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1304 Page 600
10868 1. A persuasion flowing from Faith; 1. A persuasion flowing from Faith; crd dt n1 vvg p-acp n1; (50) sermon (DIV2) 1304 Page 600
10869 And 2. Confirmed by Experience. I say, first flowing from Faith. We know a thing by Sense, Reason or Revelation; the Excellency of Christ falleth not under the demonstration of Sense. And 2. Confirmed by Experience. I say, First flowing from Faith. We know a thing by Sense, Reason or Revelation; the Excellency of christ falls not under the demonstration of Sense. cc crd vvn p-acp n1. pns11 vvb, ord vvg p-acp n1. pns12 vvb dt n1 p-acp n1, n1 cc n1; dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1304 Page 600
10870 Reason indeed working upon Principles of Revelation, I mean concluding from the Revelation of holy Writ, will shew even a natural man, much goodness, much excellency in Christ. Reason indeed working upon Principles of Revelation, I mean concluding from the Revelation of holy Writ, will show even a natural man, much Goodness, much excellency in christ. n1 av vvg p-acp n2 pp-f n1, pns11 vvb vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f j vvn, vmb vvi av dt j n1, d n1, d n1 p-acp np1. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1304 Page 600
10871 But this Knowledge is very far from that certainty which Faith begetteth in the Soul, which is a certainty against which the Soul hath nothing to oppose ordinarily. But this Knowledge is very Far from that certainty which Faith begetteth in the Soul, which is a certainty against which the Soul hath nothing to oppose ordinarily. p-acp d n1 vbz av av-j p-acp d n1 r-crq n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 p-acp r-crq dt n1 vhz pix pc-acp vvi av-j. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1304 Page 600
10872 Faith is an Evidence, and the strongest Evidence to the Soul of what it doth not see by the Eye of Sense, Faith is an Evidence, and the Strongest Evidence to the Soul of what it does not see by the Eye of Sense, n1 vbz dt n1, cc dt js n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f r-crq pn31 vdz xx vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1304 Page 600
10873 and seeth very imperfectly by the Eye of Reason. 2. A Believer's Knowledge is confirmed by Experience; and sees very imperfectly by the Eye of Reason. 2. A Believer's Knowledge is confirmed by Experience; cc vvz av av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. crd dt ng1 n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1; (50) sermon (DIV2) 1304 Page 600
10874 as he hath heard from the Word of God; as he hath herd from the Word of God; c-acp pns31 vhz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (50) sermon (DIV2) 1304 Page 600
10875 so he hath seen in the dispensations of God to his Soul. His Soul is sprinkled with the Blood of Christ; so he hath seen in the dispensations of God to his Soul. His Soul is sprinkled with the Blood of christ; av pns31 vhz vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1 po31 n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (50) sermon (DIV2) 1304 Page 600
10876 it was lost, it is now found: It lay under the guilt of sin, and through Christ's satisfaction it is acquitted. it was lost, it is now found: It lay under the guilt of since, and through Christ's satisfaction it is acquitted. pn31 vbds vvn, pn31 vbz av vvn: pn31 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp npg1 n1 pn31 vbz vvn. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1304 Page 600
10877 Though every Believer hath not a full persuasion of this, yet he hath a good hope through grace, and this cannot but kindle in his Soul a vehement flame of love to Christ. Though every Believer hath not a full persuasion of this, yet he hath a good hope through grace, and this cannot but kindle in his Soul a vehement flame of love to christ. cs d n1 vhz xx dt j n1 pp-f d, av pns31 vhz dt j vvb p-acp n1, cc d vmbx cc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1 dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1304 Page 600
10878 Bless the Lord O my Soul (saith the Psalmist, Psal. 103. 3, 4. and all that is within me bless his holy Name. Bless the Lord Oh my Soul (Says the Psalmist, Psalm 103. 3, 4. and all that is within me bless his holy Name. vvb dt n1 uh po11 n1 (vvz dt n1, np1 crd crd, crd cc d cst vbz p-acp pno11 vvi po31 j n1. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1304 Page 600
10880 Nor hath he only some experience of the suitableness of Christ to his Soul, considered as a lost undone Soul; Nor hath he only Some experience of the suitableness of christ to his Soul, considered as a lost undone Soul; ccx vhz pns31 av-j d n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1, vvn p-acp dt j-vvn vvn n1; (50) sermon (DIV2) 1304 Page 600
10881 but he hath as firm a persuasion of Christ's readiness, as well as ability to supply all his wants, to hear all his prayers, to supply all its necessities, to bless it with all spiritual blessings; but he hath as firm a persuasion of Christ's readiness, as well as ability to supply all his Wants, to hear all his Prayers, to supply all its necessities, to bless it with all spiritual blessings; cc-acp pns31 vhz p-acp j dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, c-acp av c-acp n1 pc-acp vvi d po31 n2, pc-acp vvi d po31 n2, pc-acp vvi d po31 n2, pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp d j n2; (50) sermon (DIV2) 1304 Page 600
10882 there is no Soul that lives in such a view as a Believing Soul, of its daily renewing sins, there is no Soul that lives in such a view as a Believing Soul, of its daily renewing Sins, pc-acp vbz dx n1 cst vvz p-acp d dt n1 p-acp dt j-vvg n1, pp-f po31 j vvg n2, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1304 Page 600
10883 and so standing in need of daily repeated acts of pardon, daily renewings of spiritual strength, &c. It knows it is in the power of none to help it, and so standing in need of daily repeated acts of pardon, daily renewings of spiritual strength, etc. It knows it is in the power of none to help it, cc av vvg p-acp n1 pp-f av-j vvn n2 pp-f n1, j n2-vvg pp-f j n1, av pn31 vvz pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f pi pc-acp vvi pn31, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1304 Page 600
10884 but Christ alone, he alone sitteth at the right hand of God to make Intercession for the Soul; but christ alone, he alone Sitteth At the right hand of God to make Intercession for the Soul; cc-acp np1 av-j, pns31 av-j vvz p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n1; (50) sermon (DIV2) 1304 Page 600
10885 he is he alone who can be its Advocate at the Throne of Grace. he is he alone who can be its Advocate At the Throne of Grace. pns31 vbz pns31 j r-crq vmb vbi po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1304 Page 600
10886 It is the Spirit of Christ through which he must mortifie the deeds of the body, It is the Spirit of christ through which he must mortify the Deeds of the body, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vmb vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1304 Page 600
10887 and who must strengthen it with might, to all the operations of the spiritual life. and who must strengthen it with might, to all the operations of the spiritual life. cc r-crq vmb vvi pn31 p-acp n1, p-acp d dt n2 pp-f dt j n1. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1304 Page 600
10888 It is so natural to the Soul to love those that love it, that our Saviour saith, It is so natural to the Soul to love those that love it, that our Saviour Says, pn31 vbz av j p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi d cst vvb pn31, cst po12 n1 vvz, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1304 Page 600
10889 if you do it, what reward have you? The Soul thus apprehending Christ, its love towards him proceedeth in a natural order, if you do it, what reward have you? The Soul thus apprehending christ, its love towards him Proceedeth in a natural order, cs pn22 vdb pn31, r-crq n1 vhb pn22? dt n1 av vvg np1, po31 n1 p-acp pno31 vvz p-acp dt j n1, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1304 Page 600
10890 and riseth higher as it knoweth that the love which he hath shewed it, and doth shew it, is the greatest love: and Riseth higher as it Knoweth that the love which he hath showed it, and does show it, is the greatest love: cc vvz jc p-acp pn31 vvz cst dt n1 r-crq pns31 vhz vvn pn31, cc vdz vvi pn31, vbz dt js n1: (50) sermon (DIV2) 1304 Page 600
10891 For greater love than this can no man shew, than that a man should die for his friend; For greater love than this can no man show, than that a man should die for his friend; p-acp jc n1 cs d vmb av-dx n1 vvi, cs cst dt n1 vmd vvi p-acp po31 n1; (50) sermon (DIV2) 1304 Page 601
10892 Christ hath died for it while it was an Enemy. christ hath died for it while it was an Enemy. np1 vhz vvn p-acp pn31 cs pn31 vbds dt n1. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1304 Page 601
10893 We (saith the Apostle) being Enemies to God, were reconciled unto him through the death of his Son. The evil from which he delivered it, was the greatest evil. We (Says the Apostle) being Enemies to God, were reconciled unto him through the death of his Son. The evil from which he Delivered it, was the greatest evil. pns12 (vvz dt n1) vbg n2 p-acp np1, vbdr vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 dt j-jn p-acp r-crq pns31 vvd pn31, vbds dt js n-jn. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1304 Page 601
10894 The reason why the natural man loveth not Christ, is because though he hath indeed heard much of Christ, The reason why the natural man loves not christ, is Because though he hath indeed herd much of christ, dt n1 c-crq dt j n1 vvz xx np1, vbz c-acp cs pns31 vhz av vvn d pp-f np1, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1304 Page 601
10895 and of his love to the Sons of men, yet he believeth not, or giveth only a faint and careless Assent unto what he readeth and heareth concerning him: and of his love to the Sons of men, yet he Believeth not, or gives only a faint and careless Assent unto what he readeth and hears Concerning him: cc pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, av pns31 vvz xx, cc vvz av-j dt j cc j n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz cc vvz vvg pno31: (50) sermon (DIV2) 1304 Page 601
10896 He hath experienced nothing concerning the evil of sin, nor feeleth any need of pardon, and so cannot possibly discern or apprehend that goodness and excellency that is in Christ, He hath experienced nothing Concerning the evil of since, nor feeleth any need of pardon, and so cannot possibly discern or apprehend that Goodness and excellency that is in christ, pns31 vhz vvn pix vvg dt n-jn pp-f n1, ccx vvz d n1 pp-f n1, cc av vmbx av-j vvi cc vvi d n1 cc n1 cst vbz p-acp np1, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1304 Page 601
10897 nor that suitableness to a Soul's state, that a Believer is apprehensive of. nor that suitableness to a Soul's state, that a Believer is apprehensive of. ccx d n1 p-acp dt ng1 n1, cst dt n1 vbz j pp-f. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1304 Page 601
10898 And in regard the wants of the body are no way to be compared with the wants of the Soul, And in regard the Wants of the body Are no Way to be compared with the Wants of the Soul, cc p-acp n1 dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr dx n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1304 Page 601
10899 and the wants of the Soul cannot be supplied from any (except only Ministerially) but from Christ alone, the Soul must necessarily love Christ with a singular love, and the Wants of the Soul cannot be supplied from any (except only Ministerially) but from christ alone, the Soul must necessarily love christ with a singular love, cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vmbx vbi vvn p-acp d (c-acp j av-jn) cc-acp p-acp np1 av-j, dt n1 vmb av-j vvi np1 p-acp dt j n1, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1304 Page 601
10900 and all other things in subordination unto him, so as they must stand in no competition for the Soul's Affection with him, much less can such a Soul love any thing that offers it self in opposition to him. and all other things in subordination unto him, so as they must stand in no competition for the Soul's Affection with him, much less can such a Soul love any thing that offers it self in opposition to him. cc d j-jn n2 p-acp n1 p-acp pno31, av c-acp pns32 vmb vvi p-acp dx n1 p-acp dt ng1 n1 p-acp pno31, av-d av-dc vmb d dt n1 vvb d n1 cst vvz pn31 n1 p-acp n1 p-acp pno31. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1304 Page 601
10901 I might inlarge fuurther, in giving you Reasons for such a Soul's singular love to Christ; I might enlarge fuurther, in giving you Reasons for such a Soul's singular love to christ; pns11 vmd vvi av-jc, p-acp vvg pn22 n2 p-acp d dt n1|vbz j n1 p-acp np1; (50) sermon (DIV2) 1304 Page 601
10902 but I have touched upon this Argument before, and these are the two main Reasons of their singular love unto him. but I have touched upon this Argument before, and these Are the two main Reasons of their singular love unto him. cc-acp pns11 vhb vvn p-acp d n1 a-acp, cc d vbr dt crd j n2 pp-f po32 j n1 p-acp pno31. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1304 Page 601
10903 Their pourings out of their whole hearts, their intire Affections into his bosom. I shall only add a short Application of this Discourse. Their pourings out of their Whole hearts, their entire Affections into his bosom. I shall only add a short Application of this Discourse. po32 n2-vvg av pp-f po32 j-jn n2, po32 j n2 p-acp po31 n1. pns11 vmb av-j vvi dt j n1 pp-f d n1. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1304 Page 601
10904 Let us all by this try our selves, whether we be the Spouse of Christ, yea or no, that is, Let us all by this try our selves, whither we be the Spouse of christ, yea or no, that is, vvb pno12 d p-acp d vvi po12 n2, cs pns12 vbb dt n1 pp-f np1, uh cc uh-dx, cst vbz, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1305 Page 601
10905 whether we be true believers, yea, or no, and true Members of the Church of Christ; whither we be true believers, yea, or no, and true Members of the Church of christ; cs pns12 vbb j n2, uh, cc uh-dx, cc j n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1; (50) sermon (DIV2) 1305 Page 601
10906 by this we shall know it: by this we shall know it: p-acp d pns12 vmb vvi pn31: (50) sermon (DIV2) 1305 Page 601
10907 If we can look up to Heaven, and say unto Christ, O thou whom my Soul loveth. If we can look up to Heaven, and say unto christ, Oh thou whom my Soul loves. cs pns12 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp n1, cc vvb p-acp np1, uh pns21 ro-crq po11 n1 vvz. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1305 Page 601
10908 There are many who go into the number of those who make up the visible Church, who are not the Spouse of Christ, There Are many who go into the number of those who make up the visible Church, who Are not the Spouse of christ, pc-acp vbr d r-crq vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f d r-crq vvb a-acp dt j n1, r-crq vbr xx dt n1 pp-f np1, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1305 Page 601
10909 or at least shall not be of the number of those hereafter, who shall make up the Lambs Wife, mentioned, Rev. 21. 9. They are not that Spouse mentioned, Rev. 19. 7. To whom it is granted that she shall be arrayed in fine linnen, clean and white, or of those blessed ones, who shall be called to the Marriage Supper of the Lamb. or At least shall not be of the number of those hereafter, who shall make up the Lambs Wife, mentioned, Rev. 21. 9. They Are not that Spouse mentioned, Rev. 19. 7. To whom it is granted that she shall be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white, or of those blessed ones, who shall be called to the Marriage Supper of the Lamb. cc p-acp ds vmb xx vbi pp-f dt n1 pp-f d av, r-crq vmb vvi a-acp dt n2 n1, vvn, n1 crd crd pns32 vbr xx d n1 vvn, n1 crd crd p-acp ro-crq pn31 vbz vvn cst pns31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp j n1, j cc j-jn, cc pp-f d vvn pi2, q-crq vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 n1 pp-f dt n1. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1305 Page 601
10910 The contract betwixt the Soul and Christ is made in secret. In that contract (as in others) Christ consents to receive the Soul, The contract betwixt the Soul and christ is made in secret. In that contract (as in Others) christ consents to receive the Soul, dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cc np1 vbz vvn p-acp j-jn. p-acp d vvb (c-acp p-acp n2-jn) np1 vvz pc-acp vvi dt n1, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1305 Page 601
10911 and the Soul consenteth to receive Christ, The former of these indeed is sufficiently in the general declared in the more general call, and the Soul consenteth to receive christ, The former of these indeed is sufficiently in the general declared in the more general call, cc dt n1 vvz pc-acp vvi np1, dt j pp-f d av vbz av-j p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp dt av-dc j vvi, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1305 Page 601
10912 and invitation of the Gospel, wherein Christ calleth to all to whom the Gospel is preached, to come unto him, promising that he will receive them, and that he will by no means cast them away, yet he hath not there spoken this to any particular person by name, only in general, to all those who are weary, and invitation of the Gospel, wherein christ calls to all to whom the Gospel is preached, to come unto him, promising that he will receive them, and that he will by no means cast them away, yet he hath not there spoken this to any particular person by name, only in general, to all those who Are weary, cc n1 pp-f dt n1, c-crq np1 vvz p-acp d p-acp ro-crq dt n1 vbz vvn, p-acp vvb p-acp pno31, vvg cst pns31 vmb vvi pno32, cc cst pns31 vmb p-acp dx n2 vvd pno32 av, av pns31 vhz xx a-acp vvn d p-acp d j n1 p-acp n1, av-j p-acp j, p-acp d d r-crq vbr j, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1305 Page 602
10913 and heavy laden, and who come unto him, and the Soul is often at a loss, in determining concerning the truth of its own acts, in coming to, and heavy laden, and who come unto him, and the Soul is often At a loss, in determining Concerning the truth of its own acts, in coming to, cc j vvn, cc q-crq vvb p-acp pno31, cc dt n1 vbz av p-acp dt n1, p-acp vvg vvg dt n1 pp-f po31 d n2, p-acp vvg p-acp, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1305 Page 602
10914 and receiving of Christ tendred in the Gospel. and receiving of christ tendered in the Gospel. cc vvg pp-f np1 vvd p-acp dt n1. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1305 Page 602
10915 On the other side the presumptuous man is like the foolish young man in the world, that thinks that every young woman who smileth on him, or speaketh kindly to him, will presently take him for her Husband, On the other side the presumptuous man is like the foolish young man in the world, that thinks that every young woman who smileth on him, or speaks kindly to him, will presently take him for her Husband, p-acp dt j-jn n1 dt j n1 vbz av-j dt j j n1 p-acp dt n1, cst vvz cst d j n1 r-crq vvz p-acp pno31, cc vvz av-j p-acp pno31, vmb av-j vvi pno31 p-acp po31 n1, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1305 Page 602
10916 and concludeth good to himself from every smile of providence, but to satisfy the true Christian, and Concludeth good to himself from every smile of providence, but to satisfy the true Christian, cc vvz j p-acp px31 p-acp d vvb pp-f n1, cc-acp pc-acp vvi dt j njp, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1305 Page 602
10917 and to convince others of their folly, let every Soul know, that there is no Soul can take any comfort of this nature, and to convince Others of their folly, let every Soul know, that there is no Soul can take any Comfort of this nature, cc pc-acp vvi n2-jn pp-f po32 n1, vvb d n1 vvi, cst pc-acp vbz dx n1 vmb vvi d n1 pp-f d n1, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1305 Page 602
10918 but that Soul only that can truly say unto Christ, O thou whom my Soul loveth, and certainly would men, but that Soul only that can truly say unto christ, Oh thou whom my Soul loves, and Certainly would men, cc-acp cst n1 av-j cst vmb av-j vvi p-acp np1, uh pns21 ro-crq po11 n1 vvz, cc av-j vmd n2, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1305 Page 602
10919 and women be true to themselves, they might from hence determine their Spiritual state. and women be true to themselves, they might from hence determine their Spiritual state. cc n2 vbb j p-acp px32, pns32 vmd p-acp av vvi po32 j n1. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1305 Page 602
10920 But yet, as there is a common affection, which a woman may have for many men, none of which she intendeth to make her Husband, But yet, as there is a Common affection, which a woman may have for many men, none of which she intends to make her Husband, p-acp av, c-acp pc-acp vbz dt j n1, r-crq dt n1 vmb vhi p-acp d n2, pix pp-f r-crq pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi po31 n1, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1305 Page 602
10921 and she may do many common acts of kindness for them, so there is a common love, which a man may have for Christ, and she may do many Common acts of kindness for them, so there is a Common love, which a man may have for christ, cc pns31 vmb vdi d j n2 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32, av pc-acp vbz dt j n1, r-crq dt n1 vmb vhi p-acp np1, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1305 Page 602
10922 and many common actions which they may do in his service; and many Common actions which they may do in his service; cc d j n2 r-crq pns32 vmb vdi p-acp po31 n1; (50) sermon (DIV2) 1305 Page 602
10923 the question therefore is, how a man or woman may know, whether he or she may with confidence look up to Heaven, the question Therefore is, how a man or woman may know, whither he or she may with confidence look up to Heaven, dt n1 av vbz, c-crq dt n1 cc n1 vmb vvi, cs pns31 cc pns31 vmb p-acp n1 vvb a-acp p-acp n1, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1305 Page 602
10924 and say, O thou whom my Soul loveth! and say, Oh thou whom my Soul loves! cc vvi, uh pns21 ro-crq po11 n1 vvz! (50) sermon (DIV2) 1305 Page 602
10925 Let me add a word or two upon this argument here, though I have before spoken much to it. Let me add a word or two upon this argument Here, though I have before spoken much to it. vvb pno11 vvi dt n1 cc crd p-acp d n1 av, cs pns11 vhb a-acp vvn d p-acp pn31. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1305 Page 602
10926 1. I desire you to observe in the first place, that the Spouse speaketh here in the singular number, O thou whom my Soul loveth, so must every Soul do that loveth Christ in truth; 1. I desire you to observe in the First place, that the Spouse speaks Here in the singular number, Oh thou whom my Soul loves, so must every Soul do that loves christ in truth; crd pns11 vvb pn22 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt ord n1, cst dt n1 vvz av p-acp dt j n1, uh pns21 ro-crq po11 n1 vvz, av vmb d n1 vdb cst vvz np1 p-acp n1; (50) sermon (DIV2) 1306 Page 602
10927 a divided Soul is alwaies faulry. That Soul which hath any thing in Heaven or Earth to be compared with Christ, doth not love him. a divided Soul is always faulry. That Soul which hath any thing in Heaven or Earth to be compared with christ, does not love him. dt j-vvn n1 vbz av n1. cst n1 r-crq vhz d n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp np1, vdz xx vvi pno31. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1306 Page 602
10928 It is true that love is a diffusive affection, and may respect several objects, but note these two things. It is true that love is a diffusive affection, and may respect several objects, but note these two things. pn31 vbz j cst n1 vbz dt j n1, cc vmb vvi j n2, cc-acp vvb d crd n2. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1306 Page 602
10929 1. These objects must be only diverse, not contrary. 1. These objects must be only diverse, not contrary. crd np1 n2 vmb vbi j j, xx j-jn. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1307 Page 602
10930 Contraries naturally expel one another, there is nothing but sin and last that is contrary to Christ; Contraries naturally expel one Another, there is nothing but sin and last that is contrary to christ; n2-jn av-j vvi pi j-jn, pc-acp vbz pix cc-acp vvb cc ord cst vbz j-jn p-acp np1; (50) sermon (DIV2) 1307 Page 602
10931 you cannot (saith our Saviour) love God & Mammon, he that saith to any lust, O thou whom my Soul loveth! you cannot (Says our Saviour) love God & Mammon, he that Says to any lust, Oh thou whom my Soul loves! pn22 vmbx (vvz po12 n1) vvb np1 cc np1, pns31 cst vvz p-acp d n1, uh pns21 ro-crq po11 n1 vvz! (50) sermon (DIV2) 1307 Page 602
10932 cannot in truth say so unto Christ. cannot in truth say so unto christ. vmbx p-acp n1 vvb av p-acp np1. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1307 Page 602
10933 How many in the world by their fondness upon their lusts, shew their want of love to Christ? How many in the world by their fondness upon their Lustiest, show their want of love to christ? c-crq d p-acp dt n1 p-acp po32 n1 p-acp po32 n2, vvb po32 n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1? (50) sermon (DIV2) 1307 Page 602
10934 2. Conjugal love admitteth neither parity, nor priority. The Wife that loveth her Husband as she ought to love him, must neither love any other before him, 2. Conjugal love admitteth neither parity, nor priority. The Wife that loves her Husband as she ought to love him, must neither love any other before him, crd j n1 vvz dx n1, ccx n1. dt n1 cst vvz po31 n1 c-acp pns31 vmd pc-acp vvi pno31, vmb av-dx vvi d n-jn p-acp pno31, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1308 Page 602
10935 or better then other, nor yet in a proportion equal with him; she must love him before, and above all things. or better then other, nor yet in a proportion equal with him; she must love him before, and above all things. cc jc cs j-jn, ccx av p-acp dt n1 j-jn p-acp pno31; pns31 vmb vvi pno31 a-acp, cc p-acp d n2. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1308 Page 603
10936 Our Saviour hath determined this in saying, He that loveth Father or Mother, or Brother, Our Saviour hath determined this in saying, He that loves Father or Mother, or Brother, po12 n1 vhz vvn d p-acp vvg, pns31 cst vvz n1 cc n1, cc n1, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1308 Page 603
10937 or Sister more then me, is not worthy of me, and he that loveth Son or Daughter more then me, is not worthy of me. or Sister more then me, is not worthy of me, and he that loves Son or Daughter more then me, is not worthy of me. cc n1 av-dc cs pno11, vbz xx j pp-f pno11, cc pns31 cst vvz n1 cc n1 av-dc cs pno11, vbz xx j pp-f pno11. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1308 Page 603
10958 (saith the Apostle, 2 Cor. 7. 11.) is produced by godly sorrow, which is the effect of love. (Says the Apostle, 2 Cor. 7. 11.) is produced by godly sorrow, which is the Effect of love. (vvz dt n1, crd np1 crd crd) vbz vvn p-acp j n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f n1. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1312 Page 603
10938 2. Soul-love will be known also by Soul-longings. Love teacheth the Soul to long after, 1. Union with the object beloved. 2. Soul love will be known also by Soul-longings. Love Teaches the Soul to long After, 1. union with the Object Beloved. crd n1 vmb vbi vvn av p-acp j. n1 vvz dt n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp, crd n1 p-acp dt n1 vvn. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1309 Page 603
10939 2. A sense of reciprocal love. 3. Communion with the object beloved. 2. A sense of reciprocal love. 3. Communion with the Object Beloved. crd dt n1 pp-f j n1. crd n1 p-acp dt n1 vvn. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1309 Page 603
10940 If thy Soul loveth the Lord Jesus Christ, it will be seen in thy longings after him in the hour of his apprehended adsence, If thy Soul loves the Lord jesus christ, it will be seen in thy longings After him in the hour of his apprehended adsence, cs po21 n1 vvz dt n1 np1 np1, pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp po21 n2-vvg p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 vvn n1, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1309 Page 603
10941 or after such degrees of his presence, as thou hast not yet attained, and after a sense of his reciprocal love; or After such Degrees of his presence, as thou hast not yet attained, and After a sense of his reciprocal love; cc p-acp d n2 pp-f po31 n1, c-acp pns21 vh2 xx av vvn, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1; (50) sermon (DIV2) 1309 Page 603
10942 the Soul that truly loves, is impatient till it discerneth itself mutually beloved, it will also long after communion with Christ; you read Davids temper as to this, Psal. 84. 1, 2, 3. Psal. 42. 1. Psal. 63. 1. Alass how few are there whose pulses beat with any strength for God? the Soul that truly loves, is impatient till it discerneth itself mutually Beloved, it will also long After communion with christ; you read Davids temper as to this, Psalm 84. 1, 2, 3. Psalm 42. 1. Psalm 63. 1. Alas how few Are there whose pulses beatrice with any strength for God? dt n1 cst av-j vvz, vbz j c-acp pn31 vvz px31 av-j vvn, pn31 vmb av av-j p-acp n1 p-acp np1; pn22 vvb npg1 vvb a-acp p-acp d, np1 crd crd, crd, crd np1 crd crd np1 crd crd uh q-crq d vbr a-acp r-crq n2 vvb p-acp d n1 p-acp np1? (50) sermon (DIV2) 1309 Page 603
10943 3. Love (thirdly) is discovered by a complacency, delight, & satisfaction, in the presence of the object beloved, according to the degree of its presence. 3. Love (Thirdly) is discovered by a complacency, delight, & satisfaction, in the presence of the Object Beloved, according to the degree of its presence. crd n1 (ord) vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, n1, cc n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1310 Page 603
10944 As it longeth for its object when absent; so it rejoyceth and melts in the embraces of it when present. As it Longeth for its Object when absent; so it Rejoiceth and melts in the embraces of it when present. p-acp pn31 vvz p-acp po31 n1 c-crq j; av pn31 vvz cc vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f pn31 c-crq j. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1310 Page 603
10945 What satisfaction hath thy Soul in an Ordinance, or Duty, in which thou hast seen the power & glory of God, the presence of Christ in his Ordinance? What satisfaction hath thy Soul in an Ordinance, or Duty, in which thou hast seen the power & glory of God, the presence of christ in his Ordinance? q-crq n1 vhz po21 n1 p-acp dt n1, cc n1, p-acp r-crq pns21 vh2 vvn dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1? (50) sermon (DIV2) 1310 Page 603
10946 4. Love again is seen by the Soul's sorrow for a departed Christ. 4. Love again is seen by the Soul's sorrow for a departed christ. crd n1 av vbz vvn p-acp dt n1|vbz n1 p-acp dt j-vvn np1. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1311 Page 603
10947 The loving Wife weepeth when she for any time parteth with her Husband, and is solitary when he is gone. The loving Wife weeps when she for any time parts with her Husband, and is solitary when he is gone. dt vvg n1 vvz c-crq pns31 p-acp d n1 vvz p-acp po31 n1, cc vbz j c-crq pns31 vbz vvn. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1311 Page 603
10948 Mary 's love to Christ was discerned by her weeping, because she knew not where they had laid him. Marry is love to christ was discerned by her weeping, Because she knew not where they had laid him. uh vbz n1 p-acp np1 vbds vvn p-acp pno31 vvg, c-acp pns31 vvd xx c-crq pns32 vhd vvn pno31. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1311 Page 603
10949 And the Jews cryed out, when they saw Christ weeping over the grave of Lazarus; Behold how he loved him! And the jews cried out, when they saw christ weeping over the grave of Lazarus; Behold how he loved him! cc dt np2 vvd av, c-crq pns32 vvd np1 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; vvb c-crq pns31 vvd pno31! (50) sermon (DIV2) 1311 Page 603
10950 The dispensations of Christ to the Soul sometimes are very dark; he seems to be gone, and as it were buried out of the Soul's sight, The dispensations of christ to the Soul sometime Are very dark; he seems to be gone, and as it were buried out of the Soul's sighed, dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 av vbr av j; pns31 vvz pc-acp vbi vvn, cc c-acp pn31 vbdr vvn av pp-f dt ng1 n1, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1311 Page 603
10951 how beateth thy heart at such a time? art thou afflicted? or art thou not? how beats thy heart At such a time? art thou afflicted? or art thou not? q-crq vvz po21 n1 p-acp d dt n1? vb2r pns21 vvn? cc vb2r pns21 xx? (50) sermon (DIV2) 1311 Page 603
10952 5. If thy Soul loveth the Lord Jesus Christ, it will be seen by thy anger a! any thing, 5. If thy Soul loves the Lord jesus christ, it will be seen by thy anger a! any thing, crd cs po21 n1 vvz dt n1 np1 np1, pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp po21 vvi av! d n1, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1312 Page 603
10953 whether in, or from thy self, or others, which grieveth or offendeth him. whither in, or from thy self, or Others, which Grieveth or offends him. cs p-acp, cc p-acp po21 n1, cc n2-jn, r-crq vvz cc vvz pno31. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1312 Page 603
10954 Love (to its power) will suffer no injury to the Beloved The Wife will not her self abuse her Husband, Love (to its power) will suffer no injury to the beloved The Wife will not her self abuse her Husband, n1 (p-acp po31 n1) vmb vvi dx n1 p-acp dt j-vvn dt n1 vmb xx po31 n1 vvi po31 n1, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1312 Page 603
10955 nor (to her power) will she suffer any other; nor (to her power) will she suffer any other; ccx (p-acp po31 n1) vmb pns31 vvi d n-jn; (50) sermon (DIV2) 1312 Page 603
10956 if unwarily, ignorantly, or in a passion at any time she hath done it, she is angry at her self for it; if unwarily, ignorantly, or in a passion At any time she hath done it, she is angry At her self for it; cs av-j, av-j, cc p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n1 pns31 vhz vdn pn31, pns31 vbz j p-acp po31 n1 p-acp pn31; (50) sermon (DIV2) 1312 Page 603
10957 and if others do it, she is ready to seek a revenge upon them. What indignation! what revenge! and if Others do it, she is ready to seek a revenge upon them. What Indignation! what revenge! cc cs n2-jn vdb pn31, pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp pno32. q-crq n1! q-crq n1! (50) sermon (DIV2) 1312 Page 603
10959 6. If thy Soul loveth Christ, thou wilt reveal all the Secrets of thy Soul to him; 6. If thy Soul loves christ, thou wilt reveal all the Secrets of thy Soul to him; crd cs po21 n1 vvz np1, pns21 vm2 vvi d dt n2-jn pp-f po21 n1 p-acp pno31; (50) sermon (DIV2) 1313 Page 604
10960 he shall know all thy griefs, all thy desires and wants; he shall know all thy griefs, all thy Desires and Wants; pns31 vmb vvi d po21 n2, d po21 n2 cc vvz; (50) sermon (DIV2) 1313 Page 604
10961 thou wilt be much in prayer, much in secret prayer. Dalilah charged Sampson for want of love to her, thou wilt be much in prayer, much in secret prayer. Delilah charged Sampson for want of love to her, pns21 vm2 vbi av-d p-acp n1, d p-acp j-jn n1. np1 vvd np1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno31, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1313 Page 604
10962 because he had concealed his secrets from her. Because he had concealed his secrets from her. c-acp pns31 vhd vvn po31 n2-jn p-acp pno31. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1313 Page 604
10963 Christ (on the contrary) justifieth his love to his Disciples, Joh. 15. 15. by his telling them all he had heard of his Father. christ (on the contrary) Justifieth his love to his Disciples, John 15. 15. by his telling them all he had herd of his Father. np1 (p-acp dt n-jn) vvz po31 n1 p-acp po31 n2, np1 crd crd p-acp po31 vvg pno32 d pns31 vhd vvn pp-f po31 n1. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1313 Page 604
10964 7. If Christ be he whom the Soul loves, the Soul will be much in the meditation of him. 7. If christ be he whom the Soul loves, the Soul will be much in the meditation of him. crd cs np1 vbi pns31 r-crq dt n1 vvz, dt n1 vmb vbi av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1314 Page 604
10965 Whatsoever is the object of our Love, is much in our thoughts. Whatsoever is the Object of our Love, is much in our thoughts. r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, vbz av-d p-acp po12 n2. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1314 Page 604
10966 O how I love thy Law (saith David,) Psal. 119. 97, 99. it is my meditation night and day. Oh how I love thy Law (Says David,) Psalm 119. 97, 99. it is my meditation night and day. uh c-crq pns11 vvb po21 n1 (vvz np1,) np1 crd crd, crd pn31 vbz po11 n1 n1 cc n1. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1314 Page 604
10967 What room in thy thoughts hath Christ, and the things of Christ? 8. The Soul that is full of love, is like the Fountain which is full, and must overflow. What room in thy thoughts hath christ, and the things of christ? 8. The Soul that is full of love, is like the Fountain which is full, and must overflow. q-crq n1 p-acp po21 n2 vhz np1, cc dt n2 pp-f np1? crd dt n1 cst vbz j pp-f n1, vbz av-j dt n1 r-crq vbz j, cc vmb vvi. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1314 Page 604
10968 If we love any persons, we are often talking of them, upon all occasions talking for them, and very often (as we can get opportunities) talking with them. What are thy discourses of Christ to others? How dost thou use thy Tongue in discoursing for Christ, when there is need? What discourses hast thou with Christ in prayer? If we love any Persons, we Are often talking of them, upon all occasions talking for them, and very often (as we can get opportunities) talking with them. What Are thy discourses of christ to Others? How dost thou use thy Tongue in discoursing for christ, when there is need? What discourses hast thou with christ in prayer? cs pns12 vvb d n2, pns12 vbr av vvg pp-f pno32, p-acp d n2 vvg p-acp pno32, cc av av (c-acp pns12 vmb vvi n2) vvg p-acp pno32. q-crq vbr po21 n2 pp-f np1 p-acp n2-jn? q-crq vd2 pns21 vvi po21 n1 p-acp vvg p-acp np1, c-crq pc-acp vbz n1? q-crq n2 vh2 pns21 p-acp np1 p-acp n1? (50) sermon (DIV2) 1315 Page 604
10969 9. Soul-love is like the Sun, that cannot shine upon the Glass of the house, 9. Soul love is like the Sun, that cannot shine upon the Glass of the house, crd n1 vbz av-j dt n1, cst vmbx vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1316 Page 604
10970 but its refracted Beams will pierce thorow, and shew themselves upon the walls, the floor, the pavements. but its refracted Beams will pierce thorough, and show themselves upon the walls, the floor, the pavements. cc-acp po31 j-vvn n2 vmb vvi p-acp, cc vvi px32 p-acp dt n2, dt n1, dt n2. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1316 Page 604
10971 A love to Christ will look thorow him, and shew it self upon every thing that hath relation to him, his People, his Ministers, his Word and Ordinances, Psal. 16. 2, 3. O my Soul, thou hast said unto the Lord, thou art my Lord, my goodness extendeth not to thee, A love to christ will look thorough him, and show it self upon every thing that hath Relation to him, his People, his Ministers, his Word and Ordinances, Psalm 16. 2, 3. Oh my Soul, thou hast said unto the Lord, thou art my Lord, my Goodness extendeth not to thee, dt n1 p-acp np1 vmb vvi p-acp pno31, cc vvi pn31 n1 p-acp d n1 cst vhz n1 p-acp pno31, po31 n1, po31 n2, po31 n1 cc n2, np1 crd crd, crd uh po11 n1, pns21 vh2 vvn p-acp dt n1, pns21 vb2r po11 n1, po11 n1 vvz xx p-acp pno21, (50) sermon (DIV2) 1316 Page 604
10972 but to the Saints that are in the Earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight. 10. And lastly; but to the Saints that Are in the Earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight. 10. And lastly; cc-acp p-acp dt n2 cst vbr p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt j, p-acp ro-crq vbz d po11 n1. crd cc ord; (50) sermon (DIV2) 1316 Page 604
10973 If you love Christ with your Souls, you will keep his Commandments; If you love christ with your Souls, you will keep his commandments; cs pn22 vvb np1 p-acp po22 n2, pn22 vmb vvi po31 n2; (50) sermon (DIV2) 1317 Page 604
10974 yea if it be to sacrifice an Isaac, to pluck out a right Eye, or cut off a right Hand: This is our Saviour's mark, Joh. 14. 15. Obedience is the first and most genuine fruit of Love; yea if it be to sacrifice an Isaac, to pluck out a right Eye, or Cut off a right Hand: This is our Saviour's mark, John 14. 15. obedience is the First and most genuine fruit of Love; uh cs pn31 vbb p-acp vvi dt np1, pc-acp vvi av dt j-jn n1, cc vvn a-acp dt j-jn n1: d vbz po12 ng1 n1, np1 crd crd n1 vbz dt ord cc av-ds j n1 pp-f n1; (50) sermon (DIV2) 1317 Page 604
10975 and if it be such as shall speak a true Love in the Soul to Christ, it must be 1. Internal, as well as external. 2. Universal, not partial. 3. Constant, and not only for a fit. and if it be such as shall speak a true Love in the Soul to christ, it must be 1. Internal, as well as external. 2. Universal, not partial. 3. Constant, and not only for a fit. cc cs pn31 vbb d c-acp vmb vvi dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1, pn31 vmb vbi crd j, c-acp av c-acp j. crd j-u, xx j. crd j, cc xx av-j p-acp dt j. (50) sermon (DIV2) 1317 Page 604
10976 But of these things I have spoken before, and therefore shall not inlarge, &c. But of these things I have spoken before, and Therefore shall not enlarge, etc. cc-acp pp-f d n2 pns11 vhb vvn a-acp, cc av vmb xx vvi, av (50) sermon (DIV2) 1318 Page 604
10977 Sermon XLII. Canticles 1. 7. Tell me (O thou whom my Soul loveth) where thou feedest, where thou makest thy flocks to rest at Noon. Sermon XLII. Canticles 1. 7. Tell me (Oh thou whom my Soul loves) where thou Feedest, where thou Makest thy flocks to rest At Noon. n1 crd. n2 crd crd vvb pno11 (uh pns21 ro-crq po11 n1 vvz) c-crq pns21 vv2, q-crq pns21 vv2 po21 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1318 Page 605
10978 I have done with the first Proposition I observed from these Words from the compellation (O thou whom my Soul loveth) viz. That Christ is he, and the only he whom the believing Soul loveth; I have done with the First Proposition I observed from these Words from the compellation (Oh thou whom my Soul loves) viz. That christ is he, and the only he whom the believing Soul loves; pns11 vhb vdn p-acp dt ord n1 pns11 vvd p-acp d n2 p-acp dt n1 (uh pns21 ro-crq po11 n1 vvz) n1 cst np1 vbz pns31, cc dt av-j pns31 r-crq dt j-vvg n1 vvz; (51) sermon (DIV2) 1319 Page 605
10979 there was a 2d which I also observed from that; there was a 2d which I also observed from that; a-acp vbds dt crd r-crq pns11 av vvn p-acp d; (51) sermon (DIV2) 1319 Page 605
10980 viz. That as there is a time when such a Soul will conceal its Love to Christ, viz. That as there is a time when such a Soul will conceal its Love to christ, n1 cst c-acp pc-acp vbz dt n1 c-crq d dt n1 vmb vvi po31 n1 p-acp np1, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1319 Page 605
10981 and will not be brought to own its Love to him: So there is a time when it will own and acknowledge it. and will not be brought to own its Love to him: So there is a time when it will own and acknowledge it. cc vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp d po31 n1 p-acp pno31: av pc-acp vbz dt n1 c-crq pn31 vmb vvi cc vvi pn31. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1319 Page 605
10982 This now would lead me to a discourse of those times, when a believer is free to own, This now would led me to a discourse of those times, when a believer is free to own, d av vmd vvi pno11 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2, c-crq dt n1 vbz j p-acp d, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1319 Page 605
10983 and acknowledge its grace, particularly, its love to Christ; and acknowledge its grace, particularly, its love to christ; cc vvi po31 n1, av-j, po31 n1 p-acp np1; (51) sermon (DIV2) 1319 Page 605
10984 And those times when it findeth a difficulty and will not be brought to do it. And those times when it finds a difficulty and will not be brought to do it. cc d n2 c-crq pn31 vvz dt n1 cc vmb xx vbi vvn pc-acp vdi pn31. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1319 Page 605
10985 But I remember, I handled that point, when I discoursed the forgoing words I am black but comely. But I Remember, I handled that point, when I discoursed the foregoing words I am black but comely. p-acp pns11 vvb, pns11 vvd cst n1, c-crq pns11 vvd dt vvg n2 pns11 vbm j-jn p-acp j. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1319 Page 605
10986 I shall therefore here pass it over, and come to the matter of the petition or thing wherein she desireth to be instructed. I shall Therefore Here pass it over, and come to the matter of the petition or thing wherein she Desires to be instructed. pns11 vmb av av vvi pn31 a-acp, cc vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 c-crq pns31 vvz pc-acp vbi vvn. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1319 Page 605
10987 viz. Where he fed [ his flock; ] Where he made his flocks to rest at Noon. viz. Where he fed [ his flock; ] Where he made his flocks to rest At Noon. n1 c-crq pns31 vvd [ po31 n1; ] c-crq pns31 vvd po31 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1319 Page 605
10988 In the explication of the terms of the Text. I considered the Noon time, In the explication of the terms of the Text. I considered the Noon time, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt np1 pns11 vvd dt n1 n1, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1319 Page 605
10989 1. As the time when Shepherds having driven their flocks into some shady places to lye down, 1. As the time when Shepherd's having driven their flocks into Some shady places to lie down, crd p-acp dt n1 c-crq n2 vhg vvn po32 n2 p-acp d j n2 pc-acp vvi a-acp, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1320 Page 605
10990 and rest, were themselves most at leisure and one might have the most private, free, and rest, were themselves most At leisure and one might have the most private, free, cc n1, vbdr px32 av-ds p-acp n1 cc pi vmd vhi dt av-ds j, j, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1320 Page 605
10991 and full communion with them with the least interruptions, At other times of the day, till night again comes, the Shepherd must have a constant Eye upon his flock. and full communion with them with the least interruptions, At other times of the day, till night again comes, the Shepherd must have a constant Eye upon his flock. cc j n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp dt ds n2, p-acp j-jn n2 pp-f dt n1, c-acp n1 av vvz, dt n1 vmb vhi dt j n1 p-acp po31 n1. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1320 Page 605
10992 According to which sense, the phrase is expressive of believing Souls desires of all occasions, According to which sense, the phrase is expressive of believing Souls Desires of all occasions, vvg p-acp r-crq n1, dt n1 vbz j pp-f vvg n2 n2 pp-f d n2, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1320 Page 605
10993 and opportunities, when it may have the most private, free, and full communion with Christ, with the least interruptions. and opportunities, when it may have the most private, free, and full communion with christ, with the least interruptions. cc n2, c-crq pn31 vmb vhi dt av-ds j, j, cc j n1 p-acp np1, p-acp dt ds n2. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1320 Page 605
10994 2. Secondly, As the time, when the Sun shines out hottest; So it may be understood of the Churches Noon, or the Believers Noon. When they were most scorched with Trials, and Persecutions, So there are 3 Propositions which I before observed. 2. Secondly, As the time, when the Sun shines out hottest; So it may be understood of the Churches Noon, or the Believers Noon. When they were most scorched with Trials, and Persecutions, So there Are 3 Propositions which I before observed. crd ord, c-acp dt n1, c-crq dt n1 vvz av js; av pn31 vmb vbi vvn pp-f dt n2 n1, cc dt n2 n1. c-crq pns32 vbdr av-ds vvn p-acp n2, cc n2, av a-acp vbr crd n2 r-crq pns11 p-acp vvn. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1321 Page 606
10995 The first of which I shall begin with. The First of which I shall begin with. dt ord pp-f r-crq pns11 vmb vvi p-acp. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1321 Page 606
10996 Prop. That a believing Soul is very covetous of such occasions and opportunities, when it may injoy the most private, free, Prop. That a believing Soul is very covetous of such occasions and opportunities, when it may enjoy the most private, free, np1 cst dt j-vvg n1 vbz av j pp-f d n2 cc n2, c-crq pn31 vmb vvi dt av-ds j, j, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1322 Page 606
10997 and full communion with Christ, with the least interruptions. and full communion with christ, with the least interruptions. cc j n1 p-acp np1, p-acp dt ds n2. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1322 Page 606
11053 1. First from the attention of the Souls thoughts in the duty. 1. First from the attention of the Souls thoughts in the duty. crd np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 n2 p-acp dt n1. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1332 Page 609
10998 Whiles the Shepherd is driving his flock to their pastures he is in motion, one may exchange some few words with him, While the Shepherd is driving his flock to their pastures he is in motion, one may exchange Some few words with him, cs dt n1 vbz vvg po31 n1 p-acp po32 n2 pns31 vbz p-acp n1, pi vmb vvi d d n2 p-acp pno31, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1323 Page 606
10999 but he cannot have much serious discourse with him, when he cometh to his feeding place, still his Eye must be after his flock, which in their feeding may be prone to straggle, but he cannot have much serious discourse with him, when he comes to his feeding place, still his Eye must be After his flock, which in their feeding may be prove to straggle, cc-acp pns31 vmbx vhb d j n1 p-acp pno31, c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp po31 vvg n1, av po31 n1 vmb vbi p-acp po31 n1, r-crq p-acp po32 n-vvg vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1323 Page 606
11000 but at Noon, when his flocks are in the shadow, that is the fairest opportunity of converse with the Shepherd. but At Noon, when his flocks Are in the shadow, that is the Fairest opportunity of converse with the Shepherd. cc-acp p-acp n1, c-crq po31 n2 vbr p-acp dt n1, cst vbz dt js n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1323 Page 606
11001 It is true it is the infirmity of our humane natures, that we cannot at the same time duly attend two different things, God is not under the Law of it, God cannot be so taken up with one business of providence, It is true it is the infirmity of our humane nature's, that we cannot At the same time duly attend two different things, God is not under the Law of it, God cannot be so taken up with one business of providence, pn31 vbz j pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 j n2, cst pns12 vmbx p-acp dt d n1 av-jn vvi crd j n2, np1 vbz xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, np1 vmbx vbi av vvn a-acp p-acp crd n1 pp-f n1, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1323 Page 606
11002 as to neglect another because of it. as to neglect Another Because of it. c-acp pc-acp vvi j-jn p-acp pp-f pn31. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1323 Page 606
11003 But while Christ is set out to us under imperfect, and infirm comparisons, he is set out as one compassed about with our infirmities. But while christ is Set out to us under imperfect, and infirm comparisons, he is Set out as one compassed about with our infirmities. p-acp cs np1 vbz vvn av p-acp pno12 p-acp j, cc j n2, pns31 vbz vvn av c-acp pi vvn a-acp p-acp po12 n2. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1323 Page 606
11004 And certain it is that our communion with him in this life, admitteth of many interruptions on our part, And certain it is that our communion with him in this life, admitteth of many interruptions on our part, cc j pn31 vbz d po12 n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp d n1, vvz pp-f d n2 p-acp po12 n1, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1323 Page 606
11005 and there are times, and places wherein a good Christian may and doth injoy a more perfect, free, and there Are times, and places wherein a good Christian may and does enjoy a more perfect, free, cc pc-acp vbr n2, cc n2 c-crq dt j njp vmb cc vdz vvi dt av-dc j, j, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1323 Page 606
11006 and full communion with his God, then he doth, or can do, at other times and places. and full communion with his God, then he does, or can do, At other times and places. cc j n1 p-acp po31 n1, cs pns31 vdz, cc vmb vdi, p-acp j-jn n2 cc n2. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1323 Page 606
11007 The Spouse here desireth to know, the times, places, and opportunities of most free, full and perfect communion with God, The Spouse Here Desires to know, the times, places, and opportunities of most free, full and perfect communion with God, dt n1 av vvz pc-acp vvi, dt n2, n2, cc n2 pp-f ds j, j cc j n1 p-acp np1, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1324 Page 606
11008 and this I say is the object of every believing Souls desire. and this I say is the Object of every believing Souls desire. cc d pns11 vvb vbz dt n1 pp-f d j-vvg n2 vvb. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1324 Page 606
11009 As to times of this nature they are easily discerned, by considering what those things are which most interrupt and hinder our communion with God: As to times of this nature they Are Easily discerned, by considering what those things Are which most interrupt and hinder our communion with God: c-acp p-acp n2 pp-f d n1 pns32 vbr av-j vvn, p-acp vvg r-crq d n2 vbr r-crq av-ds vvb cc vvi po12 n1 p-acp np1: (51) sermon (DIV2) 1325 Page 606
11010 those are either, 1. Worldly cares, businesses and distractions: or 2. Temptations, whether from the stirrings of lusts in our own heart (for every man saith James is tempted, when he is drawn away by his own lust, those Are either, 1. Worldly Cares, businesses and distractions: or 2. Temptations, whither from the stirrings of Lustiest in our own heart (for every man Says James is tempted, when he is drawn away by his own lust, d vbr d, crd j n2, n2 cc n2: cc crd n2, cs p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 p-acp po12 d n1 (c-acp d n1 vvz np1 vbz vvn, c-crq pns31 vbz vvn av p-acp po31 d n1, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1325 Page 606
11011 and enticed.) Or from his Grand adversary the Devil. So that times of freest communion with God, are times, and enticed.) Or from his Grand adversary the devil. So that times of Freest communion with God, Are times, cc vvn.) cc p-acp po31 j n1 dt n1. av d n2 pp-f js n1 p-acp np1, vbr n2, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1325 Page 606
11012 when we are likely to be most free from the incumbrances of the World, or the •••lestations of our own lusts, or Satans Suggestions. when we Are likely to be most free from the encumbrances of the World, or the •••lestations of our own Lustiest, or Satan Suggestions. c-crq pns12 vbr j pc-acp vbi av-ds j p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n2 pp-f po12 d n2, cc npg1 n2. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1325 Page 606
11013 As to the two latter, there are indeed no times as to which which we can promise our selves an absolute immunity. As to the two latter, there Are indeed no times as to which which we can promise our selves an absolute immunity. c-acp p-acp dt crd d, pc-acp vbr av dx n2 a-acp p-acp r-crq r-crq pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2 dt j n1. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1325 Page 607
11014 As to the former there are two times. The morning or the night season. 2. The Sabbath day. As to the former there Are two times. The morning or the night season. 2. The Sabbath day. p-acp p-acp dt j pc-acp vbr crd n2. dt n1 cc dt n1 n1. crd dt n1 n1. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1325 Page 607
11015 1. The morning or night season. That is a time for rest, and when the greatest part of the World are at their natural rest, 1. The morning or night season. That is a time for rest, and when the greatest part of the World Are At their natural rest, crd dt n1 cc n1 n1. cst vbz dt n1 p-acp n1, cc c-crq dt js n1 pp-f dt n1 vbr p-acp po32 j n1, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1326 Page 607
11016 hence you shall observe that the Servants of God have often made choice of these times for their more private and free communion with God. hence you shall observe that the Servants of God have often made choice of these times for their more private and free communion with God. av pn22 vmb vvi cst dt n2 pp-f np1 vhb av vvn n1 pp-f d n2 p-acp po32 av-dc j cc j n1 p-acp np1. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1326 Page 607
11017 Psal. 5. 3. My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, in the morning will I direct my Prayer unto thee, Psalm 5. 3. My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, in the morning will I Direct my Prayer unto thee, np1 crd crd po11 n1 vm2 pns21 vvi p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 vmb pns11 vvi po11 n1 p-acp pno21, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1326 Page 607
11018 and will look up, Psal. 59. 16. I will sing aloud of thy mercy in the morning Psal. 63. 1. O God thou art my God, early will I seek thee, v. 6. When I remember thee on my bed, and will look up, Psalm 59. 16. I will sing aloud of thy mercy in the morning Psalm 63. 1. Oh God thou art my God, early will I seek thee, v. 6. When I Remember thee on my Bed, cc vmb vvi a-acp, np1 crd crd pns11 vmb vvi av pp-f po21 n1 p-acp dt n1 np1 crd crd uh np1 pns21 vb2r po11 np1, av-j vmb pns11 vvi pno21, n1 crd c-crq pns11 vvb pno21 p-acp po11 n1, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1326 Page 607
11019 and meditate on the in the night watches. and meditate on thee in the night watches. cc vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 vvz. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1326 Page 607
11020 Times of least business, in the World and greatest silence, from the noises & businesses of the World, are the times for freest communion with God, not that God is not as ready to hear our Prayers, Times of least business, in the World and greatest silence, from the noises & businesses of the World, Are the times for Freest communion with God, not that God is not as ready to hear our Prayers, n2 pp-f ds n1, p-acp dt n1 cc js n1, p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, vbr dt n2 p-acp js n1 p-acp np1, xx cst np1 vbz xx p-acp j pc-acp vvi po12 n2, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1326 Page 607
11021 and to communicate himself at other times, but because the Souls of Gods People, are not so free in themselves, and to communicate himself At other times, but Because the Souls of God's People, Are not so free in themselves, cc pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp j-jn n2, cc-acp c-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1, vbr xx av j p-acp px32, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1326 Page 607
11022 for whereas the life of our communion with God lyeth in the attention of our thoughts, and fervency of our Spirits. And the latter of these hath also a great dependence on the former, it is impossible for us to keep our thoughts so intent upon our duty, for whereas the life of our communion with God lies in the attention of our thoughts, and fervency of our Spirits. And the latter of these hath also a great dependence on the former, it is impossible for us to keep our thoughts so intent upon our duty, c-acp cs dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp np1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, cc n1 pp-f po12 n2. cc dt d pp-f d vhz av dt j n1 p-acp dt j, pn31 vbz j p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi po12 n2 av n1 p-acp po12 n1, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1326 Page 607
11023 when the noises, and businesses of the World distract us, as when we have nothing of that nature from the World to disturb or divert us. when the noises, and businesses of the World distract us, as when we have nothing of that nature from the World to disturb or divert us. c-crq dt n2, cc n2 pp-f dt n1 vvb pno12, c-acp c-crq pns12 vhb pix pp-f d n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno12. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1326 Page 607
11024 2. The Sabbath day is likewise such another time, and so are other times which we have voluntarily set apart for the Solemn seeking of God, but the former especially. 2. The Sabbath day is likewise such Another time, and so Are other times which we have voluntarily Set apart for the Solemn seeking of God, but the former especially. crd dt n1 n1 vbz av d j-jn n1, cc av vbr j-jn n2 r-crq pns12 vhb av-jn vvn av p-acp dt j n-vvg pp-f np1, cc-acp dt j av-j. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1327 Page 607
11025 For tho the Law of the Lord for the Sanctification of the Sabbath, hath not such an influence upon the World, For though the Law of the Lord for the Sanctification of the Sabbath, hath not such an influence upon the World, p-acp cs dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vhz xx d dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1327 Page 607
11026 as were highly to be desired, yet in the places (especially) where we live, it hath some influence so that the most of men and women cease from all servile labour and there is a great silence in the World that day in comparison of other days: as were highly to be desired, yet in the places (especially) where we live, it hath Some influence so that the most of men and women cease from all servile labour and there is a great silence in the World that day in comparison of other days: c-acp vbdr av-j pc-acp vbi vvn, av p-acp dt n2 (av-j) c-crq pns12 vvb, pn31 vhz d n1 av cst dt ds pp-f n2 cc n2 vvb p-acp d j n1 cc pc-acp vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 cst n1 p-acp n1 pp-f j-jn n2: (51) sermon (DIV2) 1327 Page 607
11027 and that law taketh a great hold upon the hearts of all such as truly fear God, and that law Takes a great hold upon the hearts of all such as truly Fear God, cc d n1 vvz dt j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d d c-acp av-j n1 np1, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1327 Page 607
11028 so as none of them durst ingage themselves in wordly businesses as on other dayes: so as none of them durst engage themselves in wordly businesses as on other days: av c-acp pix pp-f pno32 vvd vvi px32 p-acp j n2 c-acp p-acp j-jn n2: (51) sermon (DIV2) 1327 Page 607
11029 and tho this be not the case as to such solemn days as Christians set apart for religious duties, and though this be not the case as to such solemn days as Christians Set apart for religious duties, cc cs d vbb xx dt n1 c-acp p-acp d j n2 p-acp np1 vvd av p-acp j n2, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1327 Page 607
11030 yet we having laid our selves under a private law, tho the time at first was our own, yet we having laid our selves under a private law, though the time At First was our own, av pns12 vhg vvn po12 n2 p-acp dt j n1, av dt n1 p-acp ord vbds po12 d, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1327 Page 607
11031 and we needed not to have dedicated it to the Lord, yet having done it, we think our selves justly to be more ingaged, and we needed not to have dedicated it to the Lord, yet having done it, we think our selves justly to be more engaged, cc pns12 vvd xx pc-acp vhi vvn pn31 p-acp dt n1, av vhg vdn pn31, pns12 vvb po12 n2 av-j pc-acp vbi av-dc vvn, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1327 Page 607
11032 and concerned to lay the World out of our sight and thoughts, and and this doubtless much commendeth the practice of Christians in setting some times of this nature apart for the solemn service of God. and concerned to lay the World out of our sighed and thoughts, and and this doubtless much commends the practice of Christians in setting Some times of this nature apart for the solemn service of God. cc vvd pc-acp vvi dt n1 av pp-f po12 n1 cc n2, cc cc d av-j av-d vvz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp vvg d n2 pp-f d n1 av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1327 Page 607
11054 A Soul hath more or less communion with God in a duty, as his thoughts more or less deviate and wander from the thing he is about. A Soul hath more or less communion with God in a duty, as his thoughts more or less deviate and wander from the thing he is about. dt n1 vhz n1 cc dc n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1, c-acp po31 n2 dc cc av-dc vvi cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pns31 vbz a-acp. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1332 Page 609
11033 As to places under the Gospel we have no such place as the Temple at Hierusalem, none to which any such promise is made, our Rule is, Every where to Worship the Father: As to places under the Gospel we have no such place as the Temple At Jerusalem, none to which any such promise is made, our Rule is, Every where to Worship the Father: c-acp p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1 pns12 vhb dx d n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1, pix p-acp r-crq d d vvb vbz vvn, po12 vvi vbz, d c-crq pc-acp vvi dt n1: (51) sermon (DIV2) 1328 Page 607
11034 Every where to list up pure hands. Every where to list up pure hands. d c-crq pc-acp vvi a-acp j n2. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1328 Page 607
11035 But yet though there be no particular place, concerning which we have a command, more then another, in it to make our addresses to God, But yet though there be no particular place, Concerning which we have a command, more then Another, in it to make our Addresses to God, p-acp av c-acp pc-acp vbb dx j n1, vvg r-crq pns12 vhb dt n1, av-dc cs j-jn, p-acp pn31 pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp np1, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1328 Page 607
11036 nor any to which any promise is made, nor concerning which it can be said God hath in it more Manifested himself to People seeking him, nor any to which any promise is made, nor Concerning which it can be said God hath in it more Manifested himself to People seeking him, ccx d p-acp r-crq d n1 vbz vvn, ccx vvg r-crq pn31 vmb vbi vvn np1 vhz p-acp pn31 av-dc vvn px31 p-acp n1 vvg pno31, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1328 Page 607
11037 yet there are two sort of places in which we have more advantage then in others, yet there Are two sort of places in which we have more advantage then in Others, av a-acp vbr crd n1 pp-f n2 p-acp r-crq pns12 vhb dc n1 cs p-acp n2-jn, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1328 Page 607
11038 for a communion with God: 1. Places of Solitude, 2. Places where 2 or 3 meet together or a greater number of Gods People so meet to pray, for a communion with God: 1. Places of Solitude, 2. Places where 2 or 3 meet together or a greater number of God's People so meet to pray, p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1: crd n2 pp-f n1, crd n2 c-crq crd cc crd vvb av cc dt jc n1 pp-f npg1 n1 av j pc-acp vvi, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1328 Page 607
11039 or in any manner to Worship God. or in any manner to Worship God. cc p-acp d n1 p-acp n1 np1. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1328 Page 607
11040 1. The first give us advantage by freeing us from the noises, business and distractions of the World; hence you read of Jsaac 's going into the field, 1. The First give us advantage by freeing us from the noises, business and distractions of the World; hence you read of Isaac is going into the field, crd dt ord vvi pno12 vvi p-acp vvg pno12 p-acp dt n2, n1 cc n2 pp-f dt n1; av pn22 vvb pp-f np1 vbz vvg p-acp dt n1, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1329 Page 607
11041 for meditation, and our Saviour's going so often up to a mountain for Prayer, Mar. 6. 46. Matth. 14. 23. for meditation, and our Saviour's going so often up to a mountain for Prayer, Mar. 6. 46. Matthew 14. 23. p-acp n1, cc po12 ng1 n-vvg av av a-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, np1 crd crd np1 crd crd (51) sermon (DIV2) 1329 Page 607
11042 2. The second gives us advantage, as from the promise of God made to the assemblies of his People, 2. The second gives us advantage, as from the promise of God made to the assemblies of his People, crd dt ord vvz pno12 n1, c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1330 Page 607
11043 so from the influence that the Affections of pious Souls in holy duties have, one upon another, of which it is an hard thing to give an account, so from the influence that the Affections of pious Souls in holy duties have, one upon Another, of which it is an hard thing to give an account, av p-acp dt n1 cst dt n2 pp-f j n2 p-acp j n2 vhb, pi p-acp j-jn, pp-f r-crq pn31 vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1330 Page 607
11044 but it is no more then I believe any good Christian will find upon his or her experience, that their hearts are otherwise affected, but it is no more then I believe any good Christian will find upon his or her experience, that their hearts Are otherwise affected, cc-acp pn31 vbz dx dc cs pns11 vvb d j njp vmb vvi p-acp png31 cc po31 n1, cst po32 n2 vbr av vvn, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1330 Page 607
11045 when they are in a society of serious Christians praying to God, or performing any acts of Worship, then when they are alone. when they Are in a society of serious Christians praying to God, or performing any acts of Worship, then when they Are alone. c-crq pns32 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f j np1 vvg p-acp np1, cc vvg d n2 pp-f n1, av c-crq pns32 vbr j. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1330 Page 607
11046 Hence it is that you find serious Christians, so covetous of opportunities to withdraw into their closets, Hence it is that you find serious Christians, so covetous of opportunities to withdraw into their closets, av pn31 vbz cst pn22 vvb j np1, av j pp-f n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n2, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1330 Page 607
11047 or when they may join with other serious and consciencious Christians in more publick Worship. or when they may join with other serious and conscientious Christians in more public Worship. cc c-crq pns32 vmb vvi p-acp j-jn j cc j np1 p-acp av-dc j n1. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1330 Page 607
11048 If any shall (for the further explication of this notion) ask me, from whence a more full, free, If any shall (for the further explication of this notion) ask me, from whence a more full, free, cs d vmb (p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f d n1) vvb pno11, p-acp c-crq dt av-dc j, j, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1331 Page 607
11049 and uninterrupted communion with God is to be adjudged and determined; and uninterrupted communion with God is to be adjudged and determined; cc j-vvn n1 p-acp np1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn; (51) sermon (DIV2) 1331 Page 607
11050 I answer shortly, I have before told you, That all communion speaks a mutual or reciprocal communication of two or more each to other. I answer shortly, I have before told you, That all communion speaks a mutual or reciprocal communication of two or more each to other. pns11 vvb av-j, pns11 vhb a-acp vvn pn22, cst d n1 vvz dt j cc j n1 pp-f crd cc av-dc d p-acp n-jn. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1331 Page 607
11051 God communicateth himself to the Soul in his influences of grace, the Soul communicateth it self to God, in the actings and exercises of its gracious habits, God Communicateth himself to the Soul in his influences of grace, the Soul Communicateth it self to God, in the actings and exercises of its gracious habits, np1 vvz px31 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n2 pp-f n1, dt n1 vvz pn31 n1 p-acp np1, p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po31 j n2, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1331 Page 607
11052 so as the fulness, freedom and more near communion with God is to be judged from several things. so as the fullness, freedom and more near communion with God is to be judged from several things. av c-acp dt n1, n1 cc av-dc j n1 p-acp np1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp j n2. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1331 Page 609
11055 When there is a meer bodily service performed either by the lips, or knee, or Eye, the duty is but a mere formality, the Soul hath no communion with God in it, in Praying the man doth not Pray, When there is a mere bodily service performed either by the lips, or knee, or Eye, the duty is but a mere formality, the Soul hath no communion with God in it, in Praying the man does not Pray, c-crq a-acp vbz dt j j n1 vvn av-d p-acp dt n2, cc n1, cc n1, dt n1 vbz p-acp dt j n1, dt n1 vhz dx n1 p-acp np1 p-acp pn31, p-acp vvg dt n1 vdz xx vvi, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1332 Page 609
11056 nor in hearing hear, nor in singing sing. nor in hearing hear, nor in singing sing. ccx p-acp vvg vvi, ccx p-acp vvg vvi. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1332 Page 609
11057 As to this the best of Gods People must cry, God be merciful to us sinners, As to this the best of God's People must cry, God be merciful to us Sinners, p-acp p-acp d dt js pp-f ng1 n1 vmb vvi, np1 vbb j p-acp pno12 n2, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1332 Page 609
11058 so that the degree of perfection attainable in this life as to this thing is but comparative, some may have more of this attention then others, so that the degree of perfection attainable in this life as to this thing is but comparative, Some may have more of this attention then Others, av cst dt n1 pp-f n1 j p-acp d n1 c-acp p-acp d n1 vbz p-acp j, d vmb vhi dc pp-f d n1 cs n2-jn, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1332 Page 609
11059 or more at one time then at another, but none is perfect in this thing. or more At one time then At Another, but none is perfect in this thing. cc av-dc p-acp crd n1 av p-acp j-jn, cc-acp pix vbz j p-acp d n1. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1332 Page 609
11060 Only the pious Soul as in other things, so in this thing, is striving after perfection, pressing forward towards the mark, Only the pious Soul as in other things, so in this thing, is striving After perfection, pressing forward towards the mark, j dt j n1 c-acp p-acp j-jn n2, av p-acp d n1, vbz vvg p-acp n1, vvg av-j p-acp dt n1, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1332 Page 609
11061 and daily humbling himself for his imperfection, and flying to Christs intercession and advocation, and exercising faith on his more perfect righteousness. and daily humbling himself for his imperfection, and flying to Christ Intercession and advocation, and exercising faith on his more perfect righteousness. cc av-j vvg px31 p-acp po31 n1, cc vvg p-acp npg1 n1 cc n1, cc vvg n1 p-acp po31 av-dc j n1. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1332 Page 609
11062 A second thing wherein a fuller communion with God (on the Souls part) lyeth, is, fervency of Spirit, this chiefly respecteth the duties of Prayer, and Praise. The effectual Prayer must be servent, NONLATINALPHABET a Prayer which setteth the whole Soul on work, A second thing wherein a fuller communion with God (on the Souls part) lies, is, fervency of Spirit, this chiefly respecteth the duties of Prayer, and Praise. The effectual Prayer must be servient, a Prayer which sets the Whole Soul on work, dt ord n1 c-crq dt jc n1 p-acp np1 (p-acp dt n2 vvb) vvz, vbz, n1 pp-f n1, d av-jn vvz dt n2 pp-f n1, cc vvb. dt j n1 vmb vbi n1, dt n1 r-crq vvz dt j-jn n1 p-acp n1, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1333 Page 609
11063 and while we sing, we must make melody in our hearts to the Lord, Eph. 5. 19. Prayer is oft times in Scripture expressed under the notion of crying, wrestling with God, pouring out of the heart before the Lord, Psal. 142. 2. Psal. 62. 8. David calleth this a pressing hard after God, Psal. 63. 8. some think it is a metaphor from hounds pursuing their game in view. and while we sing, we must make melody in our hearts to the Lord, Ephesians 5. 19. Prayer is oft times in Scripture expressed under the notion of crying, wrestling with God, pouring out of the heart before the Lord, Psalm 142. 2. Psalm 62. 8. David calls this a pressing hard After God, Psalm 63. 8. Some think it is a metaphor from hounds pursuing their game in view. cc cs pns12 vvb, pns12 vmb vvi n1 p-acp po12 n2 p-acp dt n1, np1 crd crd n1 vbz av n2 p-acp n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg, vvg p-acp np1, vvg av pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, np1 crd crd np1 crd crd np1 vvz d dt vvg av-j p-acp np1, np1 crd crd d vvi pn31 vbz dt n1 p-acp n2 vvg po32 n1 p-acp n1. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1333 Page 609
11064 3. A third thing is a Freedom of Spirit. This is (as I take it) that which David calls largeness of heart, Psal. 119. v, 32. I will run the way of thy commandments, 3. A third thing is a Freedom of Spirit. This is (as I take it) that which David calls largeness of heart, Psalm 119. v, 32. I will run the Way of thy Commandments, crd dt ord n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1. d vbz (c-acp pns11 vvb pn31) cst r-crq np1 vvz n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd crd, crd pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f po21 n2, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1334 Page 609
11065 when thou shalt enlarge my heart. when thou shalt enlarge my heart. c-crq pns21 vm2 vvi po11 n1. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1334 Page 609
11066 There is no good man but findeth his heart more free to duty, and in duty at one time then at another; There is no good man but finds his heart more free to duty, and in duty At one time then At Another; pc-acp vbz dx j n1 cc-acp vvz po31 n1 av-dc j p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1 p-acp crd n1 av p-acp j-jn; (51) sermon (DIV2) 1334 Page 609
11067 there is a straitness of heart which at some times is the great grievance, and incumbrance of pious Souls, it is caused sometimes from immoderate sorrow, sometimes from fear sometimes from one cause, sometimes from another, there is a straitness of heart which At Some times is the great grievance, and encumbrance of pious Souls, it is caused sometime from immoderate sorrow, sometime from Fear sometime from one cause, sometime from Another, pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 r-crq p-acp d n2 vbz dt j n1, cc n1 pp-f j n2, pn31 vbz vvn av p-acp j n1, av p-acp vvb av p-acp crd n1, av p-acp j-jn, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1334 Page 609
11068 but what ever the cause be, it certainly abates the Souls communion with God, at least its communications of it self to God. but what ever the cause be, it Certainly abates the Souls communion with God, At least its communications of it self to God. cc-acp q-crq av dt n1 vbi, pn31 av-j vvz dt n2 n1 p-acp np1, p-acp ds po31 n2 pp-f pn31 n1 p-acp np1. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1334 Page 609
11069 And by consequence, a freedom of Spirit, a readiness of heart to duty, with a liberty not of tongue onely but of Spirit also (for without the latter, the former is but hypocrisy) advantageth, And by consequence, a freedom of Spirit, a readiness of heart to duty, with a liberty not of tongue only but of Spirit also (for without the latter, the former is but hypocrisy) advantageth, cc p-acp n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 xx pp-f n1 av-j cc-acp pp-f n1 av (c-acp p-acp dt d, dt j vbz p-acp n1) vvz, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1334 Page 610
11070 and promoveth the Souls communion with God. and promoveth the Souls communion with God. cc vvz dt n2 n1 p-acp np1. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1334 Page 610
11086 and appears to the Soul, the stronger must be the Souls motions to, and towards it. and appears to the Soul, the Stronger must be the Souls motions to, and towards it. cc vvz p-acp dt n1, dt jc vmb vbi dt n2 n2 p-acp, cc p-acp pn31. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1340 Page 611
11071 4. A fourth thing which maketh the Souls communion with God more full is, An ability more strongly to exercise its saith upon God without doubting, 4. A fourth thing which makes the Souls communion with God more full is, an ability more strongly to exercise its Says upon God without doubting, crd dt ord n1 r-crq vvz dt n2 n1 p-acp np1 av-dc j vbz, dt n1 av-dc av-j pc-acp vvi po31 vvz p-acp np1 p-acp vvg, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1335 Page 610
11072 whether it be in a stronger adherence or more firm persuasion. whither it be in a Stronger adherence or more firm persuasion. cs pn31 vbb p-acp dt jc n1 cc av-dc j n1. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1335 Page 610
11073 5. On Gods part the Souls communion is more full, when it receiveth from God more influences of grace testifying his acceptance of the Souls addresses unto him, 5. On God's part the Souls communion is more full, when it receives from God more influences of grace testifying his acceptance of the Souls Addresses unto him, crd p-acp ng1 n1 dt n2 n1 vbz av-dc j, c-crq pn31 vvz p-acp n1 dc n2 pp-f n1 vvg po31 n1 pp-f dt n2 n2 p-acp pno31, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1336 Page 610
11074 or filling it with the sensible manifestations of his love, or inabling it more fully to communicate it self unto God, that it can be more attent in its thoughts, more fervent in Spirit, more free to, or filling it with the sensible manifestations of his love, or enabling it more Fully to communicate it self unto God, that it can be more attended in its thoughts, more fervent in Spirit, more free to, cc vvg pn31 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po31 n1, cc vvg pn31 av-dc av-j pc-acp vvi pn31 n1 p-acp np1, cst pn31 vmb vbi av-dc j p-acp po31 n2, av-dc j p-acp n1, av-dc j p-acp, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1336 Page 610
11075 and in its performances, or exercise its faith more powerfully and strongly. and in its performances, or exercise its faith more powerfully and strongly. cc p-acp po31 n2, cc vvi po31 n1 av-dc av-j cc av-j. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1336 Page 610
11076 This I conceive to be enough to have spoken in the explication of the Proposition, hinting you both wherein this more full, This I conceive to be enough to have spoken in the explication of the Proposition, hinting you both wherein this more full, d pns11 vvb pc-acp vbi av-d pc-acp vhi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvg pn22 d c-crq d dc j, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1336 Page 610
11077 and free communion with God, is discernable, and also what those times or places are where, and free communion with God, is discernible, and also what those times or places Are where, cc j n1 p-acp np1, vbz j, cc av q-crq d n2 cc n2 vbr n1, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1336 Page 610
11078 and when it may most ordinarily, and probably be obtained, which I conceive is the thing which the Spouse in the text expresseth her desire towards, and when it may most ordinarily, and probably be obtained, which I conceive is the thing which the Spouse in the text Expresses her desire towards, cc c-crq pn31 vmb av-ds av-j, cc av-j vbi vvn, r-crq pns11 vvb vbz dt n1 r-crq dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vvz po31 n1 p-acp, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1336 Page 610
11079 and which she begs that her beloved would instruct her as to. That this is the desire of every good Christian, appeareth, and which she begs that her Beloved would instruct her as to. That this is the desire of every good Christian, appears, cc r-crq pns31 vvz cst po31 vvn vmd vvi pno31 a-acp p-acp. cst d vbz dt n1 pp-f d j njp, vvz, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1336 Page 610
11080 1. From its deprecation of those things which would hinder it, and avoiding them so far as it can. 1. From its deprecation of those things which would hinder it, and avoiding them so Far as it can. crd p-acp po31 n1 pp-f d n2 r-crq vmd vvi pn31, cc vvg pno32 av av-j c-acp pn31 vmb. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1338 Page 610
11081 Those things that hinder it are, 1. Intestine lusts and motions to sin, Vanity of thoughts, &c. 2. Diabolical Suggestions. Now there are no two things which the pious Soul more deprecateth then these two: Those things that hinder it Are, 1. Intestine Lustiest and motions to since, Vanity of thoughts, etc. 2. Diabolical Suggestions. Now there Are not two things which the pious Soul more deprecateth then these two: d n2 cst vvb pn31 vbr, crd j n2 cc n2 p-acp n1, n1 pp-f n2, av crd j n2. av a-acp vbr xx crd n2 r-crq dt j n1 av-dc vvz av d crd: (51) sermon (DIV2) 1338 Page 610
11082 Worldly distractions. Observe David how he bewailed his dwelling in Meshek; And having his habitation in the tents of Kedar and how bitterly in three several Psalms he bewails his being banished from Hierusalem, Psalm 42. Psal. 84. Psal. 63. So Psal. 120. v. 5. How sadly doth St. Paul bewail his body of death Rom. 7. 24. 2. From its thirstings after times, and opportunities of communion with God; Worldly distractions. Observe David how he bewailed his Dwelling in Meshek; And having his habitation in the tents of Kedar and how bitterly in three several Psalms he bewails his being banished from Jerusalem, Psalm 42. Psalm 84. Psalm 63. So Psalm 120. v. 5. How sadly does Saint Paul bewail his body of death Rom. 7. 24. 2. From its thirstings After times, and opportunities of communion with God; j n2. vvb np1 c-crq pns31 vvd po31 vvg p-acp np1; cc vhg po31 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 cc c-crq av-j p-acp crd j n2 pns31 vvz po31 vbg vvn p-acp np1, np1 crd np1 crd np1 crd np1 np1 crd n1 crd c-crq av-j vdz n1 np1 vvb po31 n1 pp-f n1 np1 crd crd crd p-acp po31 n2-vvg p-acp n2, cc n2 pp-f n1 p-acp np1; (51) sermon (DIV2) 1338 Page 610
11083 of which also you have instances in all the Psalms before mentioned, Psal. 86. 11. He prays for an heart united to fear the Lords name, Psal. 86. 11. And rejoiceth in a fixed heart, Psal. 57. 7. Psal. 208. v. 1. Nor indeed can it possibly be otherwise as will appear to any Soul that understandeth what communion with God is. of which also you have instances in all the Psalms before mentioned, Psalm 86. 11. He prays for an heart united to Fear the lords name, Psalm 86. 11. And rejoices in a fixed heart, Psalm 57. 7. Psalm 208. v. 1. Nor indeed can it possibly be otherwise as will appear to any Soul that understands what communion with God is. pp-f r-crq av pn22 vhb n2 p-acp d dt n2 a-acp vvn, np1 crd crd pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 j-vvn pc-acp vvi dt n2 n1, np1 crd crd np1 vvz p-acp dt vvn n1, np1 crd crd np1 crd n1 crd ccx av vmb pn31 av-j vbi av c-acp vmb vvi p-acp d n1 cst vvz r-crq n1 p-acp np1 vbz. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1339 Page 610
11084 That which is the object of any rational Souls desire, must come under the notion of good, That which is the Object of any rational Souls desire, must come under the notion of good, cst r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f d j n2 vvb, vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f j, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1340 Page 611
11085 and so appear, and the more goodness, or sutableness to a Souls necessities is in any object, and so appear, and the more Goodness, or suitableness to a Souls necessities is in any Object, cc av vvi, cc dt av-dc n1, cc n1 p-acp dt n2 n2 vbz p-acp d n1, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1340 Page 611
11087 Now there is nothing in the World, can possibly appear to a pious Soul to have that degree of goodness in it, that an Ʋnion and communion with God hath, they being things suited to the Souls highest wants. Now there is nothing in the World, can possibly appear to a pious Soul to have that degree of Goodness in it, that an Ʋnion and communion with God hath, they being things suited to the Souls highest Wants. av a-acp vbz pix p-acp dt n1, vmb av-j vvi p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vhi d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pn31, cst dt n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 vhz, pns32 vbg n2 vvn p-acp dt n2 js n2. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1340 Page 611
11088 Our communion with God, is the great testimony of our union with him, and that Soul that hath no evidence of a communion with God, will find it self at as great a loss to evidence its union with him. Our communion with God, is the great testimony of our Union with him, and that Soul that hath no evidence of a communion with God, will find it self At as great a loss to evidence its Union with him. po12 n1 p-acp np1, vbz dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp pno31, cc d n1 cst vhz dx n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1, vmb vvi pn31 n1 p-acp a-acp j dt n1 p-acp n1 po31 n1 p-acp pno31. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1340 Page 611
11089 Besides, good is generally valued, and adjudged, either by profit or pleasure. The pious Soul knoweth, that the more full, Beside, good is generally valued, and adjudged, either by profit or pleasure. The pious Soul Knoweth, that the more full, p-acp, j vbz av-j vvn, cc vvn, av-d p-acp vvb cc n1. dt j n1 vvz, cst dt av-dc j, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1340 Page 611
11090 or free, and less interrupted its communion with God is, the more sweet, and pleasant it is; duties are more our tasks, or free, and less interrupted its communion with God is, the more sweet, and pleasant it is; duties Are more our tasks, cc j, cc av-dc vvn po31 n1 p-acp np1 vbz, dt dc j, cc j pn31 vbz; n2 vbr av-dc po12 n2, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1340 Page 611
11091 and burdens, then our delight and pleasure, when the Soul hath but a broken interrupted, and distracted communion with him. and burdens, then our delight and pleasure, when the Soul hath but a broken interrupted, and distracted communion with him. cc n2, cs po12 n1 cc n1, c-crq dt n1 vhz p-acp dt j-vvn vvn, cc j-vvn n1 p-acp pno31. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1340 Page 611
11092 And as to profit nothing can be more considerable to the Soul, considering that the peace of the Soul, And as to profit nothing can be more considerable to the Soul, considering that the peace of the Soul, cc c-acp p-acp vvb pix vmb vbi av-dc j p-acp dt n1, vvg cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1340 Page 611
11093 and the increase of its grace, are both much advantaged by it. and the increase of its grace, Are both much advantaged by it. cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, vbr d d vvn p-acp pn31. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1340 Page 611
11094 David cryeth out, Psal. 73. v. 25. Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon Earth that I desire besides thee. David Cries out, Psalm 73. v. 25. Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon Earth that I desire beside thee. np1 vvz av, np1 crd n1 crd ro-crq vhb pns11 p-acp n1 p-acp pno21? cc pc-acp vbz pix p-acp n1 cst pns11 vvb p-acp pno21. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1340 Page 611
11095 The desire of God upon Earth (mentioned by the Psalmist) must be a desire of fellowship, The desire of God upon Earth (mentioned by the Psalmist) must be a desire of fellowship, dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 (vvn p-acp dt n1) vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f n1, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1340 Page 611
11096 and communion with God, which being in it self desirable, the more the Soul hath of it, the more full, and communion with God, which being in it self desirable, the more the Soul hath of it, the more full, cc n1 p-acp np1, r-crq vbg p-acp pn31 n1 j, dt av-dc dt n1 vhz pp-f pn31, dt av-dc j, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1340 Page 611
11097 and free, and less interrupted that communion is, the more still it must be the object of every pious Souls desire. and free, and less interrupted that communion is, the more still it must be the Object of every pious Souls desire. cc j, cc av-dc vvn cst n1 vbz, dt av-dc av pn31 vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f d j n2 vvb. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1340 Page 611
11098 This (in the first place) will shew us a certain difference, betwixt the Child of God, and an hypocrite. The profane man despiseth communion with God, This (in the First place) will show us a certain difference, betwixt the Child of God, and an hypocrite. The profane man despises communion with God, d (p-acp dt ord n1) vmb vvi pno12 dt j n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1. dt j n1 vvz n1 p-acp np1, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1341 Page 611
11099 and looks upon all discourses concerning union and communion with Christ as mere canting. and looks upon all discourses Concerning Union and communion with christ as mere canting. cc vvz p-acp d n2 vvg n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 p-acp j vvg. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1341 Page 611
11100 The hypocrite pretends to something of communion with God, but any slight degrees of it, any acts by which he can but fancy he hath any such communion, serve his turn, and satisfy him. The hypocrite pretends to something of communion with God, but any slight Degrees of it, any acts by which he can but fancy he hath any such communion, serve his turn, and satisfy him. dt n1 vvz p-acp pi pp-f n1 p-acp np1, cc-acp d j n2 pp-f pn31, d n2 p-acp r-crq pns31 vmb p-acp n1 pns31 vhz d d n1, vvb po31 n1, cc vvi pno31. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1341 Page 611
11101 A formal hypocrite possibly cannot stop the mouth of his natural conscience, nor save his reputation with the World without the performance of some duties, which God hath instituted, wherein the People of God have a communion with God, he must sometimes pray, A formal hypocrite possibly cannot stop the Mouth of his natural conscience, nor save his reputation with the World without the performance of Some duties, which God hath instituted, wherein the People of God have a communion with God, he must sometime pray, dt j n1 av-j vmbx vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1, ccx vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2, r-crq np1 vhz vvn, c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vhb dt n1 p-acp np1, pns31 vmb av vvi, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1341 Page 611
11102 and hear a Sermon, but whether his heart be united to God in Prayer, whether he attends to the Words of the Prayer, and hear a Sermon, but whither his heart be united to God in Prayer, whither he attends to the Words of the Prayer, cc vvi dt n1, cc-acp cs po31 n1 vbi vvn p-acp np1 p-acp n1, cs pns31 vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1341 Page 612
11103 whether he finds any fervency of Spirit or any freedom of Spirit to, or in the duty, whither he finds any fervency of Spirit or any freedom of Spirit to, or in the duty, cs pns31 vvz d n1 pp-f n1 cc d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp, cc p-acp dt n1, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1341 Page 612
11104 whether his Soul performeth it with any exercise of faith in God; whither his Soul Performeth it with any exercise of faith in God; cs po31 n1 vvz pn31 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1; (51) sermon (DIV2) 1341 Page 612
11105 these are things he looks not after, neither are they the objects of his desires or indeavours. these Are things he looks not After, neither Are they the objects of his Desires or endeavours. d vbr n2 pns31 vvz xx a-acp, av-dx vbr pns32 dt n2 pp-f po31 n2 cc n2. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1341 Page 612
11106 Hence therefore conscientious Christians may take some just measures of themselves. Hence Therefore conscientious Christians may take Some just measures of themselves. av av j np1 vmb vvi d j n2 pp-f px32. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1342 Page 612
11107 A Christian indeed is not to be judged from his praying or hearing, but from his hungring and thirsting after a communion with God in the duties he performeth unto him and after such a communion with God, A Christian indeed is not to be judged from his praying or hearing, but from his hungering and thirsting After a communion with God in the duties he Performeth unto him and After such a communion with God, dt njp av vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po31 n-vvg cc vvg, cc-acp p-acp po31 j-vvg cc vvg p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n2 pns31 vvz p-acp pno31 cc p-acp d dt n1 p-acp np1, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1342 Page 612
11108 as I have been describing unto you; and if there be such desires in your Souls, they will be evidenced. as I have been describing unto you; and if there be such Desires in your Souls, they will be evidenced. c-acp pns11 vhb vbn vvg p-acp pn22; cc cs pc-acp vbb d n2 p-acp po22 n2, pns32 vmb vbi vvn. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1342 Page 612
11109 1. By the trouble of your Souls when you find you come short of it. 1. By the trouble of your Souls when you find you come short of it. crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n2 c-crq pn22 vvb pn22 vvb j pp-f pn31. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1343 Page 612
11110 Desire (not obtained) as well as hope deferred, will make the heart sick, no true Christian but at some times, will find his thoughts more wandring, his Affections more cold, his Spirit more straitned, his Faith more languid; Desire (not obtained) as well as hope deferred, will make the heart sick, no true Christian but At Some times, will find his thoughts more wandering, his Affections more cold, his Spirit more straitened, his Faith more languid; n1 (xx vvn) c-acp av c-acp n1 vvn, vmb vvi dt n1 j, dx j njp p-acp p-acp d n2, vmb vvi po31 n2 dc vvg, po31 n2 dc j-jn, po31 n1 dc vvd, po31 n1 av-dc j-jn; (51) sermon (DIV2) 1343 Page 612
11111 to find this and not to be concerned for it, or troubled at it, is a very ill evidence against the Soul, that it hath no such desires as I have been discoursing of. to find this and not to be concerned for it, or troubled At it, is a very ill evidence against the Soul, that it hath not such Desires as I have been discoursing of. pc-acp vvi d cc xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pn31, cc vvn p-acp pn31, vbz dt j j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1, cst pn31 vhz xx d n2 c-acp pns11 vhb vbn vvg pp-f. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1343 Page 612
11112 2. Secondly, Such desires will be attended with indeavours to avoid whatsoever may hinder such a communion with God. 2. Secondly, Such Desires will be attended with endeavours to avoid whatsoever may hinder such a communion with God. crd ord, d n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi r-crq vmb vvi d dt n1 p-acp np1. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1344 Page 612
11113 Real desires are always attended with proportionable indeavours. Real Desires Are always attended with proportionable endeavours. j n2 vbr av vvn p-acp j n2. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1344 Page 612
11114 He that desires a more free, and full communion with his friend, will go out of a croud of company, where he knows he cannot injoy it. He that Desires a more free, and full communion with his friend, will go out of a crowd of company, where he knows he cannot enjoy it. pns31 cst vvz dt av-dc j, cc j n1 p-acp po31 n1, vmb vvi av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, c-crq pns31 vvz pns31 vmbx vvi pn31. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1344 Page 612
11115 He that desires such a communion with Christ will find some time to get out of the crouds of Worldly business and company, where he knows he cannot have it. He that Desires such a communion with christ will find Some time to get out of the crouds of Worldly business and company, where he knows he cannot have it. pns31 cst vvz d dt n1 p-acp np1 vmb vvi d n1 pc-acp vvi av pp-f dt n2 pp-f j n1 cc n1, c-crq pns31 vvz pns31 vmbx vhi pn31. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1344 Page 612
11116 3. And Lastly, The truth of such desires will be evidenced by the use of all probable means that may conduce to it. 3. And Lastly, The truth of such Desires will be evidenced by the use of all probable means that may conduce to it. crd cc ord, dt n1 pp-f d n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n2 cst vmb vvi p-acp pn31. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1345 Page 612
11117 He vainly pretends to desire a thing who will use no means within his reach, and power to obtain it. He vainly pretends to desire a thing who will use no means within his reach, and power to obtain it. pns31 av-j vvz pc-acp vvi dt n1 r-crq vmb vvi dx n2 p-acp po31 n1, cc n1 pc-acp vvi pn31. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1346 Page 612
11118 And that brings me in the last place to a Word of exhortation to the use of such means. And that brings me in the last place to a Word of exhortation to the use of such means. cc cst vvz pno11 p-acp dt ord n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1346 Page 612
11119 For though it must be by an influence, a great influence of grace, that any Soul comes up to this, For though it must be by an influence, a great influence of grace, that any Soul comes up to this, p-acp cs pn31 vmb vbi p-acp dt n1, dt j n1 pp-f n1, cst d n1 vvz a-acp p-acp d, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1346 Page 612
11120 yet that is to be obtained by the use of due means on our part. I shall briefly hint some probable means of this nature. yet that is to be obtained by the use of due means on our part. I shall briefly hint Some probable means of this nature. av cst vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn n2 p-acp po12 n1. pns11 vmb av-j n1 d j n2 pp-f d n1. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1346 Page 612
11121 1. Make Religion as much your business as you can. I know it cannot be all our business while we are in the world. 1. Make Religion as much your business as you can. I know it cannot be all our business while we Are in the world. crd vvb n1 p-acp d po22 n1 c-acp pn22 vmb. pns11 vvb pn31 vmbx vbi av-d po12 n1 cs pns12 vbr p-acp dt n1. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1348 Page 612
11122 But the more it is our business the more our communion with God will be. But the more it is our business the more our communion with God will be. p-acp dt av-dc pn31 vbz po12 n1 dt av-dc po12 n1 p-acp np1 vmb vbi. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1348 Page 613
11123 When a Boy is first bound Apprentice, he knoweth not how to keep his mind to his business, it is much running after his idle diversions and recreations, When a Boy is First bound Apprentice, he Knoweth not how to keep his mind to his business, it is much running After his idle diversions and recreations, c-crq dt n1 vbz ord vvn n1, pns31 vvz xx c-crq pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, pn31 vbz d vvg p-acp po31 j n2 cc n2, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1348 Page 613
11124 but when he hath once been habituated to his work, by degrees he grows more serious, and fixed. but when he hath once been habituated to his work, by Degrees he grows more serious, and fixed. cc-acp c-crq pns31 vhz a-acp vbn vvn p-acp po31 n1, p-acp n2 pns31 vvz av-dc j, cc vvn. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1348 Page 613
11125 So will the Soul as to its great business of communion with God. So will the Soul as to its great business of communion with God. av vmb dt n1 c-acp p-acp po31 j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1348 Page 613
11126 2. Prepare your hearts to seek the Lord, by prayer, by sequestring your selves sometime from your secular concerns. 2. Prepare your hearts to seek the Lord, by prayer, by sequestering your selves sometime from your secular concerns. crd vvb po22 n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1, p-acp n1, p-acp vvg po22 n2 av p-acp po22 j vvz. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1349 Page 613
11127 There lyes much in this, for want of it, we are much accessary to our own distractions; There lies much in this, for want of it, we Are much accessary to our own distractions; pc-acp vvz d p-acp d, p-acp n1 pp-f pn31, pns12 vbr d j-jn p-acp po12 d n2; (51) sermon (DIV2) 1349 Page 613
11128 and that interrupted broken communion with God, of which we complain. and that interrupted broken communion with God, of which we complain. cc cst vvd j-vvn n1 p-acp np1, pp-f r-crq pns12 vvb. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1349 Page 613
11129 3. Ʋse your indeavours to lift up your hearts to God in duties, and to keep off such things as would hinder it. Frown upon your hinderances. 3. Ʋse your endeavours to lift up your hearts to God in duties, and to keep off such things as would hinder it. Frown upon your hindrances. crd vvb po22 n2 pc-acp vvi a-acp po22 n2 p-acp np1 p-acp n2, cc pc-acp vvi a-acp d n2 c-acp vmd vvi pn31. vvb p-acp po22 n2. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1350 Page 613
11130 If a man frowns upon one that would come to disturb him in any serious discourse with his friend, he must be very impudent that should continue such interruptions, or repeat them. If a man frowns upon one that would come to disturb him in any serious discourse with his friend, he must be very impudent that should continue such interruptions, or repeat them. cs dt n1 vvz p-acp pi cst vmd vvi pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp d j n1 p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vmb vbi av j cst vmd vvi d n2, cc vvi pno32. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1350 Page 613
11131 4. Lastly. Beg of God to make up what thou canst not do. 4. Lastly. Beg of God to make up what thou Canst not do. crd ord. vvb pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi a-acp r-crq pns21 vm2 xx vdi. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1351 Page 613
11132 Hitherto I have only discoursed a notion of my own as to the Sense of my Text. I told you that the generality of Interpreters take notice of the Noon as the hottest time of the day, Hitherto I have only discoursed a notion of my own as to the Sense of my Text. I told you that the generality of Interpreters take notice of the Noon as the hottest time of the day, av pns11 vhb av-j vvn dt n1 pp-f po11 d c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 np1 pns11 vvd pn22 d dt n1 pp-f n2 vvb n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt js n1 pp-f dt n1, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1352 Page 613
11133 when the Sun emits its most direct beams, & so by it understand a time of Affliction and trial, for which interpretation, they have that of our Saviour Math. 13. 6. 21. This will afford us two notions, the one more implyed, the other more plainly expressed. when the Sun emits its most Direct beams, & so by it understand a time of Affliction and trial, for which Interpretation, they have that of our Saviour Math. 13. 6. 21. This will afford us two notions, the one more employed, the other more plainly expressed. c-crq dt n1 vvz po31 av-ds j n2, cc av p-acp pn31 vvb dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, p-acp r-crq n1, pns32 vhb d pp-f po12 n1 np1 crd crd crd d vmb vvi pno12 crd n2, dt crd dc vvn, dt j-jn n1 av-j vvn. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1352 Page 613
11134 I shall speak something onely to the first of them at this time. I shall speak something only to the First of them At this time. pns11 vmb vvi pi av-j p-acp dt ord pp-f pno32 p-acp d n1. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1352 Page 613
11135 Prop. That Christ hath feeding, and resting places, and shades, wherewith, and wherein to refresh his Saints in the most scorching times of trial and affliction. Prop. That christ hath feeding, and resting places, and shades, wherewith, and wherein to refresh his Saints in the most scorching times of trial and affliction. np1 cst np1 vhz n1, cc j-vvg n2, cc n2, c-crq, cc c-crq pc-acp vvi po31 n2 p-acp dt av-ds j-vvg n2 pp-f n1 cc n1. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1353 Page 613
11136 I shall onely open the Proposition by shewing you what these shades, these feeding & resting places are, & then shortly apply my discourse. I shall only open the Proposition by showing you what these shades, these feeding & resting places Are, & then shortly apply my discourse. pns11 vmb av-j vvi dt n1 p-acp vvg pn22 q-crq d n2, d vvg cc vvg n2 vbr, cc av av-j vvi po11 n1. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1354 Page 613
11137 As to the first I shall instance only in three particulars. As to the First I shall instance only in three particulars. p-acp p-acp dt ord pns11 vmb n1 av-j p-acp crd n2-j. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1354 Page 613
11138 David in his 23 Psal. maketh use of this very Metaphor, The Lord (saith he) is my Shepherd, v. 2. He maketh me to lye down in green pastures, he leadeth me besides the still Waters. David in his 23 Psalm makes use of this very Metaphor, The Lord (Says he) is my Shepherd, v. 2. He makes me to lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside the still Waters. np1 p-acp po31 crd np1 vv2 n1 pp-f d j n1, dt n1 (vvz pns31) vbz po11 n1, n1 crd pns31 vvz pno11 pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp j-jn n2, pns31 vvz pno11 p-acp dt j n2. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1354 Page 613
11139 It is the work of a Shepherd, to find out green pastures for his flock in the day time and a secure fold for them at night, It is the work of a Shepherd, to find out green pastures for his flock in the day time and a secure fold for them At night, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vvi av j-jn n2 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 n1 cc dt j n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp n1, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1354 Page 613
11140 yea and a fitting shadow for them at noon. yea and a fitting shadow for them At noon. uh cc dt j-vvg n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp n1. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1354 Page 613
11141 Christ doth so for his little flock to whom it's his his Fathers and his will to give a Kingdom. christ does so for his little flock to whom it's his his Father's and his will to give a Kingdom. np1 vdz av p-acp po31 j n1 p-acp ro-crq pn31|vbz png31 png31 n2 cc po31 n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1354 Page 613
11142 There shall be no want of those that fear him. There shall be no want of those that Fear him. pc-acp vmb vbi dx n1 pp-f d cst vvb pno31. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1354 Page 614
11214 Only take care to Trust in the Lord, and to do good. Only take care to Trust in the Lord, and to do good. av-j vvb n1 p-acp vvb p-acp dt n1, cc pc-acp vdi j. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1359 Page 617
11143 In the day time of their lives, he feeds, and protects them by his providence, he nourisheth them by his ordinances, and daily influences of grace. In the day time of their lives, he feeds, and protects them by his providence, he Nourishes them by his ordinances, and daily influences of grace. p-acp dt n1 n1 pp-f po32 n2, pns31 vvz, cc vvz pno32 p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp po31 n2, cc j n2 pp-f n1. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1354 Page 614
11144 In the night of death, he folds their Bodies in the grave, their Souls in Abrahams bosom; It is the work of a Shepherd, to provide and look out pasture for his sheep when that ordinary pasture is burnt up like a wilderness; In the night of death, he folds their Bodies in the grave, their Souls in Abrahams bosom; It is the work of a Shepherd, to provide and look out pasture for his sheep when that ordinary pasture is burned up like a Wilderness; p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pns31 vvz po32 n2 p-acp dt n1, po32 n2 p-acp npg1 n1; pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vvi cc vvi av n1 p-acp po31 n1 c-crq d j n1 vbz vvn a-acp av-j dt n1; (51) sermon (DIV2) 1354 Page 614
11145 It is our great Shepherds work, to provide feeding, and resting places, when either publick trials, afflictions, It is our great Shepherd's work, to provide feeding, and resting places, when either public trials, afflictions, pn31 vbz po12 j ng1 n1, pc-acp vvi vvg, cc j-vvg n2, c-crq d j n2, n2, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1354 Page 614
11146 and persecutions debar them of their ordinary subsistence upon common providence, or ordinary and more publick dispensations of publick ordinances, and persecutions debar them of their ordinary subsistence upon Common providence, or ordinary and more public dispensations of public ordinances, cc n2 vvi pno32 pp-f po32 j n1 p-acp j n1, cc j cc av-dc j n2 pp-f j n2, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1354 Page 614
11147 and institutions, the common food of their Souls. and institutions, the Common food of their Souls. cc n2, dt j n1 pp-f po32 n2. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1354 Page 614
11148 But you will say to me, what are these shadows from the heat, these feeding, and resting places which Christ hath provided, wherein to feed and rest his flock at such a Noon? But you will say to me, what Are these shadows from the heat, these feeding, and resting places which christ hath provided, wherein to feed and rest his flock At such a Noon? p-acp pn22 vmb vvi p-acp pno11, q-crq vbr d n2 p-acp dt n1, d vvg, cc vvg n2 r-crq np1 vhz vvn, c-crq pc-acp vvi cc vvi po31 n1 p-acp d dt n1? (51) sermon (DIV2) 1354 Page 614
11149 1. First he feedeth them upon the promises, either more general, or more specially suited to their particular trials. 1. First he feeds them upon the promises, either more general, or more specially suited to their particular trials. crd ord pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp dt n2, av-d av-dc j, cc av-dc av-j vvn p-acp po32 j n2. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1355 Page 614
11150 Jeremiah saith, Jer. 15. 16. I found thy words and did eat them and they were the joy and rejoicing of my heart Jeremy possibly there speaketh of the word of Prophecy which was as welcome to him as his meat. Jeremiah Says, Jer. 15. 16. I found thy words and did eat them and they were the joy and rejoicing of my heart Jeremiah possibly there speaks of the word of Prophecy which was as welcome to him as his meat. np1 vvz, np1 crd crd pns11 vvd po21 n2 cc vdd vvi pno32 cc pns32 vbdr dt n1 cc n-vvg pp-f po11 n1 np1 av-j a-acp vvz pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 r-crq vbds a-acp j-jn p-acp pno31 c-acp po31 n1. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1355 Page 614
11151 But what was the word of Prophecy but the revelation of the will of God to him, which when it was foretelling some judgment to come upon the People is more ordinarily called, The Burden of the Lord? The Believing Soul also in the Noon time of his Affliction and tryal, finds the word of the Lord, this he digesteth by faith, But what was the word of Prophecy but the Revelation of the will of God to him, which when it was foretelling Some judgement to come upon the People is more ordinarily called, The Burden of the Lord? The Believing Soul also in the Noon time of his Affliction and trial, finds the word of the Lord, this he digesteth by faith, p-acp r-crq vbds dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno31, r-crq c-crq pn31 vbds vvg d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 vbz av-dc av-j vvn, dt n1 pp-f dt n1? dt j-vvg n1 av p-acp dt n1 n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, d pns31 vvz p-acp n1, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1355 Page 614
11152 and they become the joy and rejoycing of his heart. By these things men live (said Hezekiah) some understand his affliction: and they become the joy and rejoicing of his heart. By these things men live (said Hezekiah) Some understand his affliction: cc pns32 vvb dt n1 cc vvg pp-f po31 n1. p-acp d n2 n2 vvb (vvd np1) d vvb po31 n1: (51) sermon (DIV2) 1355 Page 614
11153 Others the promises of God made to him in the day of his Affliction. Others the promises of God made to him in the day of his Affliction. n2-jn dt n2 pp-f np1 vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1355 Page 614
11154 The carnal heart understands not this food, it is to him all one with feeding upon the air. The carnal heart understands not this food, it is to him all one with feeding upon the air. dt j n1 vvz xx d n1, pn31 vbz p-acp pno31 d pi p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1355 Page 614
11155 The promises are onely yea and Amen in Christ; they are as shew bread of which none but the Royal Priest-hood can eat, The promises Are only yea and Amen in christ; they Are as show bred of which none but the Royal Priesthood can eat, dt n2 vbr j uh cc uh-n p-acp np1; pns32 vbr p-acp n1 n1 pp-f r-crq pix p-acp dt j n1 vmb vvi, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1355 Page 614
11156 when the Child of God hath nothing else to eat, he will yet feed upon a promise. when the Child of God hath nothing Else to eat, he will yet feed upon a promise. c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vhz pix av pc-acp vvi, pns31 vmb av vvi p-acp dt n1. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1355 Page 614
11157 I had perisht (saith David) in my affliction if thy word had not been my delight, Psal. 119. v. 92. Latimer is said to have made his last meal upon that promise, 1 Cor. 10. 13. Faithful is God, who will not suffer us to be tempted above what we are able. I had perished (Says David) in my affliction if thy word had not been my delight, Psalm 119. v. 92. Latimer is said to have made his last meal upon that promise, 1 Cor. 10. 13. Faithful is God, who will not suffer us to be tempted above what we Are able. pns11 vhd vvn (vvz np1) p-acp po11 n1 cs po21 n1 vhd xx vbn po11 n1, np1 crd n1 crd np1 vbz vvn pc-acp vhi vvn po31 ord n1 p-acp d n1, crd np1 crd crd j vbz np1, r-crq vmb xx vvi pno12 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp r-crq pns12 vbr j. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1355 Page 614
11158 It is also reported of one Mr. Midgely a Minister in Yorkshire, that being under horrid temptations to destroy himself, It is also reported of one Mr. Midgely a Minister in Yorkshire, that being under horrid temptations to destroy himself, pn31 vbz av vvn pp-f crd n1 np1 dt n1 p-acp np1, cst vbg p-acp j n2 pc-acp vvi px31, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1355 Page 614
11159 and going once to the water side with design to do it, carrying in his pocket the New Testament; he paused a while to read a little and happily fell upon that text, Mat. 1. 28. 29. Come unto me all you that are weary, and going once to the water side with Design to do it, carrying in his pocket the New Testament; he paused a while to read a little and happily fell upon that text, Mathew 1. 28. 29. Come unto me all you that Are weary, cc vvg a-acp p-acp dt n1 n1 p-acp n1 pc-acp vdi pn31, vvg p-acp po31 n1 dt j n1; pns31 vvd dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt j cc av-j vvd p-acp d n1, np1 crd crd crd vvb p-acp pno11 d pn22 cst vbr j, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1355 Page 615
11160 and heavy laden and I will ease you; and heavy laden and I will ease you; cc j vvn cc pns11 vmb vvi pn22; (51) sermon (DIV2) 1355 Page 615
11161 upon the reading of which he said to himself (or to God rather) sayest thou so? I will not then drown my self yet. upon the reading of which he said to himself (or to God rather) Sayest thou so? I will not then drown my self yet. p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp px31 (cc p-acp np1 av) vv2 pns21 av? pns11 vmb xx av vvi po11 n1 av. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1355 Page 615
11162 The large field of the promises, is one of those green pastures; Where Christ at Noon feedeth his flock, and maketh them to rest. The large field of the promises, is one of those green pastures; Where christ At Noon feeds his flock, and makes them to rest. dt j n1 pp-f dt n2, vbz pi pp-f d j-jn n2; c-crq np1 p-acp n1 vvz po31 n1, cc vv2 pno32 pc-acp vvi. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1355 Page 615
11163 It is a feeding place which is at all times green, the promises contain the Sure mercies of God. It is a feeding place which is At all times green, the promises contain the Sure Mercies of God. pn31 vbz dt vvg n1 r-crq vbz p-acp d n2 j-jn, dt n2 vvb dt j n2 pp-f np1. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1355 Page 615
11164 He that liveth upon meer Sensible enjoyments, feedeth but upon Grass and Flowers. The Grass will wither, and Flowers will fade. He that lives upon mere Sensible enjoyments, feeds but upon Grass and Flowers. The Grass will wither, and Flowers will fade. pns31 cst vvz p-acp j j n2, vvz p-acp p-acp n1 cc n2. dt n1 vmb vvi, cc n2 vmb vvi. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1355 Page 615
11165 But the word of the Lord abideth for Ever, and there are some promises or others, which sute the Soul in all its states, But the word of the Lord Abideth for Ever, and there Are Some promises or Others, which suit the Soul in all its states, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz p-acp av, cc pc-acp vbr d n2 cc n2-jn, r-crq n1 dt n1 p-acp d po31 n2, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1355 Page 615
11166 and circumstances of Tryal and affliction. and Circumstances of Trial and affliction. cc n2 pp-f n1 cc n1. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1355 Page 615
11167 2. Secondly, Christ sometimes feeds his flock at noon, upon Special Providences. And these are also of several sorts, either of Protection from the Evil, or Sustentation in, and under trouble or deliverances out of trouble sometimes when thousands, 2. Secondly, christ sometime feeds his flock At noon, upon Special Providences. And these Are also of several sorts, either of Protection from the Evil, or Sustentation in, and under trouble or Deliverances out of trouble sometime when thousands, crd ord, np1 av vvz po31 n1 p-acp n1, p-acp j n2. cc d vbr av pp-f j n2, d pp-f n1 p-acp dt j-jn, cc n1 p-acp, cc p-acp n1 cc n2 av pp-f n1 av c-crq crd, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1356 Page 615
11168 and ten thousands fall on their right, and left hand. and ten thousands fallen on their right, and left hand. cc crd crd n1 p-acp po32 n-jn, cc vvd n1. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1356 Page 615
11169 The Plague shall not come nigh their dwellings, according to the promise, Psal. 91. v. 7. In a time of famine, Corn shall be fetched out of Egypt for Jacobs Family, the Prophet shall be fed by a raven, The Plague shall not come High their dwellings, according to the promise, Psalm 91. v. 7. In a time of famine, Corn shall be fetched out of Egypt for Jacobs Family, the Prophet shall be fed by a raven, dt n1 vmb xx vvi av-j po32 n2, vvg p-acp dt n1, np1 crd n1 crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, n1 vmb vbi vvn av pp-f np1 p-acp np1 n1, dt n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1356 Page 615
11170 or the multiplying of the little meal in the widows barrel, and the little Oyl in the cruse. or the multiplying of the little meal in the Widows barrel, and the little Oil in the cruse. cc dt j-vvg pp-f dt j n1 p-acp dt ng1 n1, cc dt j n1 p-acp dt n1. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1356 Page 615
11171 Sometimes they shall by some miraculous, or at least inexpected waies, and means be delivered out of trouble, Sometime they shall by Some miraculous, or At least inexpected ways, and means be Delivered out of trouble, av pns32 vmb p-acp d j, cc p-acp ds j n2, cc n2 vbb vvn av pp-f n1, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1356 Page 615
11172 so were the three Children in the fiery fornace; Daniel, in the den of Lions; of these there are multitudes of instances in Ecclesiastical History. so were the three Children in the fiery furnace; daniel, in the den of Lions; of these there Are Multitudes of instances in Ecclesiastical History. av vbdr dt crd n2 p-acp dt j n1; np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2; pp-f d a-acp vbr n2 pp-f n2 p-acp j n1. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1356 Page 615
11173 3. Thirdly, He sometimes feeds his People by Special influences, either of strengthening or comforting grace. In the multitude of my perplexing thoughts (saith David) thy comforts delight my Soul, Psal. 34. v. 19. As the sufferings of Christ abound in us, (saith the Apostle) so our consolations abound by Christ, 2 Corinth. 1. 5. He will (saith Job) put strength into me. 3. Thirdly, He sometime feeds his People by Special influences, either of strengthening or comforting grace. In the multitude of my perplexing thoughts (Says David) thy comforts delight my Soul, Psalm 34. v. 19. As the sufferings of christ abound in us, (Says the Apostle) so our consolations abound by christ, 2 Corinth. 1. 5. He will (Says Job) put strength into me. crd ord, pns31 av vvz po31 n1 p-acp j n2, d pp-f vvg cc vvg n1. p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 vvg n2 (vvz np1) po21 n2 vvb po11 n1, np1 crd n1 crd p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 vvi p-acp pno12, (vvz dt n1) av po12 n2 vvi p-acp np1, crd np1. crd crd pns31 vmb (vvz np1) vvd n1 p-acp pno11. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1357 Page 615
11174 Hence the Servants of God are inabled to rejoyce in tribulation; Hence the Servants of God Are enabled to rejoice in tribulation; av dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp n1; (51) sermon (DIV2) 1357 Page 615
11175 & under sicknesses, have professed that they were never better, and in great trials have rejoiced with a joy unspeakable; & under Sicknesses, have professed that they were never better, and in great trials have rejoiced with a joy unspeakable; cc p-acp n2, vhb vvn cst pns32 vbdr av-x av-jc, cc p-acp j n2 vhb vvn p-acp dt n1 j-u; (51) sermon (DIV2) 1357 Page 615
11252 Christ died once, he dieth no more, but ever lives; christ died once, he Dieth no more, but ever lives; np1 vvd a-acp, pns31 vvz av-dx av-dc, cc-acp av vvz; (51) sermon (DIV2) 1364 Page 619
11176 Rejoycing in tribulation floweth not from the Tribulation. For no affliction is joyous, but grievous, but from the influences of God upon the Soul in, and under its tribulation. Rejoicing in tribulation flows not from the Tribulation. For no affliction is joyous, but grievous, but from the influences of God upon the Soul in, and under its tribulation. vvg p-acp n1 vvz xx p-acp dt n1. p-acp dx n1 vbz j, cc-acp j, cc-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp, cc p-acp po31 n1. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1357 Page 615
11177 Some one or other of these waies, and means Christ feedeth his flock in a time of Trial, some one or other of these ways, and means christ feeds his flock in a time of Trial, d crd cc n-jn pp-f d n2, cc vvz np1 vvz po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1357 Page 615
11178 and maketh them to rest in the Noon time of Trials, and afflictions. I proceed to the application of this discourse. and makes them to rest in the Noon time of Trials, and afflictions. I proceed to the application of this discourse. cc vv2 pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 n1 pp-f n2, cc n2. pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1357 Page 616
11179 This in the first place commendeth the love of Christ to his little flock. This in the First place commends the love of christ to his little flock. d p-acp dt ord n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 j n1. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1358 Page 616
11180 They say the Devil leaves the Witch when she is once in Gaol, or upon trial for her life, They say the devil leaves the Witch when she is once in Gaol, or upon trial for her life, pns32 vvb dt n1 vvz dt n1 c-crq pns31 vbz a-acp p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1358 Page 616
11181 how true that is I cannot tell; how true that is I cannot tell; c-crq j d vbz pns11 vmbx vvi; (51) sermon (DIV2) 1358 Page 616
11182 but certain it is that his Servants have no great help from him in an hour of straits, and adversity; but certain it is that his Servants have no great help from him in an hour of straits, and adversity; cc-acp j pn31 vbz cst po31 n2 vhb dx j n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, cc n1; (51) sermon (DIV2) 1358 Page 616
11183 & this indeed speaks no love, which never so much or so clearly shineth as through a Cloud of sad Providences. & this indeed speaks no love, which never so much or so clearly shines as through a Cloud of sad Providences. cc d av vvz dx n1, r-crq av-x av av-d cc av av-j vvz a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1358 Page 616
11184 Solomon tells us that a friend is made for an hour of adversity. Solomon tells us that a friend is made for an hour of adversity. np1 vvz pno12 d dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1358 Page 616
11185 But herein is the Love of Christ manifested to those that have relation to him, my Soul (saith Mary, Luk. 1. 4647.) doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoyced in God my Saviour, But herein is the Love of christ manifested to those that have Relation to him, my Soul (Says Marry, Luk. 1. 4647.) does magnify the Lord, and my Spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour, p-acp av vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp d cst vhb n1 p-acp pno31, po11 n1 (vvz vvi, np1 crd crd) vdz vvi dt n1, cc po11 n1 vhz vvn p-acp np1 po11 n1, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1358 Page 616
11186 for he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden. for he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden. c-acp pns31 vhz vvn dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1358 Page 616
11187 Christ regardeth the low estate of his People, he leaveth them not when they are in distress, Isaiah 43. 1, 2. Fear not, for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; christ Regardeth the low estate of his People, he Leaveth them not when they Are in distress, Isaiah 43. 1, 2. fear not, for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; np1 vvz dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1, pns31 vvz pno32 xx c-crq pns32 vbr p-acp n1, np1 crd crd, crd vvb xx, c-acp pns11 vhb vvn pno21, pns11 vhb vvn pno21 p-acp po21 n1; (51) sermon (DIV2) 1358 Page 616
11188 when thou passest through the waters I will be with thee; when thou passest through the waters I will be with thee; c-crq pns21 vv2 p-acp dt n2 pns11 vmb vbi p-acp pno21; (51) sermon (DIV2) 1358 Page 616
11189 and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee, when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burnt neither shall the flame kindle upon thee: and through the Rivers, they shall not overflow thee, when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned neither shall the flame kindle upon thee: cc p-acp dt n2, pns32 vmb xx vvi pno21, c-crq pns21 vv2 p-acp dt n1, pns21 vm2 xx vbi vvn av-d vmb dt n1 vvb p-acp pno21: (51) sermon (DIV2) 1358 Page 616
11190 For I am the Lord thy God, the holy one of Israel thy Saviour. For I am the Lord thy God, the holy one of Israel thy Saviour. c-acp pns11 vbm dt n1 po21 n1, dt j pi pp-f np1 po21 n1. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1358 Page 616
11191 This lets us see the wonderful difference betwixt the state and condition of believers, and unbelievers. This lets us see the wondered difference betwixt the state and condition of believers, and unbelievers. d vvz pno12 vvi dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n2, cc n2. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1358 Page 616
11192 The world hath no places where to make their flocks to rest at Noon. The Devil takes no care for his flock at such a time. The world hath no places where to make their flocks to rest At Noon. The devil Takes no care for his flock At such a time. dt n1 vhz dx n2 c-crq pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp vvb p-acp n1. dt n1 vvz dx n1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp d dt n1. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1358 Page 616
11193 Other men may seem to do well enough so long as they have rest and ease, and prosperity. Other men may seem to do well enough so long as they have rest and ease, and Prosperity. av-jn n2 vmb vvi pc-acp vdi av av-d av av-j c-acp pns32 vhb n1 cc n1, cc n1. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1358 Page 616
11194 But what will they do in the day of their visitation? God takes another care for his People; But what will they do in the day of their Visitation? God Takes Another care for his People; p-acp q-crq vmb pns32 vdb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1? np1 vvz j-jn n1 p-acp po31 n1; (51) sermon (DIV2) 1358 Page 616
11195 when David can incourage himself in nothing else, he can incourage himself in his God. when David can encourage himself in nothing Else, he can encourage himself in his God. c-crq np1 vmb vvi px31 p-acp pix av, pns31 vmb vvi px31 p-acp po31 n1. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1358 Page 616
11196 When the Fig-tree doth not blossom, and there is no fruit in the vine, when the fields yield no meat, When the Fig tree does not blossom, and there is no fruit in the vine, when the fields yield no meat, c-crq dt n1 vdz xx vvi, cc pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp dt n1, c-crq dt n2 vvb dx n1, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1358 Page 616
11197 and the flock are cut off from the fold, and there is no herd in the stall, and the flock Are Cut off from the fold, and there is no heard in the stall, cc dt n1 vbr vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1, cc pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp dt n1, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1358 Page 616
11198 yet even then they can rejoyce in the Lord and be glad in the God of their Salvation, Habak. 3. 17, 18, 19. Ʋnder his shades we shall live (saith the Afflicted Church, Lam. 4. 20. I state under his shadow with great delight, saith the Spouse, Cant. 2. 3. There are many promises which God hath made to his People to be their hiding place, their rock, their Covert, their shadow from the storm, and from the tempest. To which I refer you. In the next place; yet even then they can rejoice in the Lord and be glad in the God of their Salvation, Habak. 3. 17, 18, 19. Ʋnder his shades we shall live (Says the Afflicted Church, Lam. 4. 20. I state under his shadow with great delight, Says the Spouse, Cant 2. 3. There Are many promises which God hath made to his People to be their hiding place, their rock, their Covert, their shadow from the storm, and from the tempest. To which I refer you. In the next place; av av cs pns32 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 cc vbi j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, vvb. crd crd, crd, crd vvb po31 n2 pns12 vmb vvi (vvz dt j-vvn n1, np1 crd crd pns11 n1 p-acp po31 vvi p-acp j n1, vvz dt n1, np1 crd crd pc-acp vbr d n2 r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vbi po32 vvg n1, po32 n1, po32 j, po32 vvi p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1. p-acp r-crq pns11 vvb pn22. p-acp dt ord n1; (51) sermon (DIV2) 1358 Page 616
11199 What cause of rejoycing and lifting up of the head is here to the People of God, What cause of rejoicing and lifting up of the head is Here to the People of God, r-crq n1 pp-f vvg cc vvg a-acp pp-f dt n1 vbz av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1359 Page 616
11200 whether such as lie under the present pressures of Tryals or Afflictions, or such as have these storms in prospect, though they be not already fallen upon them. whither such as lie under the present pressures of Trials or Afflictions, or such as have these storms in prospect, though they be not already fallen upon them. cs d c-acp vvi p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n2 cc n2, cc d c-acp vhb d n2 p-acp n1, c-acp pns32 vbb xx av vvn p-acp pno32. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1359 Page 617
11201 Is the noon of Tryals and Afflictions come upon any of you? Hath the Lord taken away those gourds which heretofore were a shade to you, your health, friends, estate, your outward comforts, of what kind soever? yet be of good cheer, God is only changing your Souls Pastures: Is the noon of Trials and Afflictions come upon any of you? Hath the Lord taken away those gourds which heretofore were a shade to you, your health, Friends, estate, your outward comforts, of what kind soever? yet be of good cheer, God is only changing your Souls Pastures: vbz dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2 vvb p-acp d pp-f pn22? vhz dt n1 vvn av d n2 r-crq av vbdr dt n1 p-acp pn22, po22 n1, n2, n1, po22 j n2, pp-f r-crq n1 av? av vbb pp-f j n1, np1 vbz av-j vvg po22 n2 n2: (51) sermon (DIV2) 1359 Page 617
11202 Hitherto you have lived more immediately upon the creature, you shall only now live more immediately upon God; Hitherto you have lived more immediately upon the creature, you shall only now live more immediately upon God; av pn22 vhb vvn av-dc av-j p-acp dt n1, pn22 vmb av-j av vvi av-dc av-j p-acp np1; (51) sermon (DIV2) 1359 Page 617
11203 hitherto you have lived by sight, God is now calling you to live by Faith; hitherto you have lived by sighed, God is now calling you to live by Faith; av pn22 vhb vvn p-acp n1, np1 vbz av vvg pn22 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1; (51) sermon (DIV2) 1359 Page 617
11204 hitherto your great Shepherd hath fed you in the fields of sensible comforts and enjoyments, things that are seen, he is now calling you to live upon things that are invisible, hitherto your great Shepherd hath fed you in the fields of sensible comforts and enjoyments, things that Are seen, he is now calling you to live upon things that Are invisible, av po22 j n1 vhz vvn pn22 p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n2 cc n2, n2 cst vbr vvn, pns31 vbz av vvg pn22 pc-acp vvi p-acp n2 cst vbr j, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1359 Page 617
11205 but every way as sufficient for the support and sustenance of the Soul; but every Way as sufficient for the support and sustenance of the Soul; cc-acp d n1 c-acp j c-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1; (51) sermon (DIV2) 1359 Page 617
11206 he that hath fed thee in the morning, will not leave thee at noon time, Psal. 37. v. 3. Trust in the Lord, and do good, he that hath fed thee in the morning, will not leave thee At noon time, Psalm 37. v. 3. Trust in the Lord, and do good, pns31 cst vhz vvn pno21 p-acp dt n1, vmb xx vvi pno21 p-acp n1 n1, np1 crd n1 crd vvb p-acp dt n1, cc vdb j, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1359 Page 617
11207 and so shalt thou dwell in the Land, and verily thou shalt be fed. David saith, He never saw the righteous forsaken. and so shalt thou dwell in the Land, and verily thou shalt be fed. David Says, He never saw the righteous forsaken. cc av vm2 pns21 vvi p-acp dt n1, cc av-j pns21 vm2 vbi vvn. np1 vvz, pns31 av-x vvd dt j vvn. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1359 Page 617
11208 The Believer shall be fed, either with that bread which the world knoweth, and calleth so, The Believer shall be fed, either with that bred which the world Knoweth, and calls so, dt n1 vmb vbi vvn, av-d p-acp cst n1 r-crq dt n1 vvz, cc vvz av, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1359 Page 617
11209 or with that bread which the world knoweth, and calleth so, or with that bread which the world knoweth not of. or with that bred which the world Knoweth, and calls so, or with that bred which the world Knoweth not of. cc p-acp d n1 r-crq dt n1 vvz, cc vvz av, cc p-acp d n1 r-crq dt n1 vvz xx pp-f. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1359 Page 617
11210 There is a revolution of time, a vicissitude of Providences, but there is no change of the Word and Promises of God. Verily they shall be fed. There is a revolution of time, a vicissitude of Providences, but there is no change of the Word and Promises of God. Verily they shall be fed. pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f n2, cc-acp pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f dt n1 cc vvz pp-f np1. av-j pns32 vmb vbi vvn. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1359 Page 617
11211 There shall be no want to those that fear the Lord. There shall be no want to those that Fear the Lord. a-acp vmb vbi dx n1 p-acp d cst vvb dt n1. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1359 Page 617
11212 A noon may come, but Christ hath a shadow, a feeding, a resting place for his flocks at noon. That God who hath kept thee in health, will also keep thee in sickness. A noon may come, but christ hath a shadow, a feeding, a resting place for his flocks At noon. That God who hath kept thee in health, will also keep thee in sickness. dt n1 vmb vvi, cc-acp np1 vhz dt n1, dt vvg, dt j-vvg n1 p-acp po31 n2 p-acp n1. cst np1 r-crq vhz vvn pno21 p-acp n1, vmb av vvi pno21 p-acp n1. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1359 Page 617
11213 He that hath hitherto kept thee from the malice of a most malicious world, will keep thee under the pressures of their malice: He that hath hitherto kept thee from the malice of a most malicious world, will keep thee under the pressures of their malice: pns31 cst vhz av vvn pno21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt av-ds j n1, vmb vvi pno21 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 n1: (51) sermon (DIV2) 1359 Page 617
11215 Is not this thy case? Hast thou the storm only in prospect, but it is not yet fallen upon thee; Is not this thy case? Hast thou the storm only in prospect, but it is not yet fallen upon thee; vbz xx d po21 n1? vh2 pns21 dt n1 av-j p-acp n1, cc-acp pn31 vbz xx av vvn p-acp pno21; (51) sermon (DIV2) 1359 Page 617
11216 and art thou only tormented with the fears of what is likely to come upon thee? oft-times slavish fear proves a great evil, and art thou only tormented with the fears of what is likely to come upon thee? ofttimes slavish Fear Proves a great evil, cc vb2r pns21 av-j vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f r-crq vbz j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno21? av j n1 vvz dt j n-jn, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1359 Page 617
11217 and an evil in prospect, is greater than when it is fallen upon a person. Let this incourage you to hear that Christ hath shades for his People at noon. and an evil in prospect, is greater than when it is fallen upon a person. Let this encourage you to hear that christ hath shades for his People At noon. cc dt n-jn p-acp n1, vbz jc cs c-crq pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1. vvb d vvi pn22 pc-acp vvi cst np1 vhz n2 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1359 Page 617
11218 God hath said, I will never leave you nor forsake you. Let me only commend one Promise to you; God hath said, I will never leave you nor forsake you. Let me only commend one Promise to you; np1 vhz vvn, pns11 vmb av-x vvi pn22 ccx vvb pn22. vvb pno11 av-j vvi crd vvb p-acp pn22; (51) sermon (DIV2) 1359 Page 617
11219 it is made to the Church, and to every Believer as a Member of it; it is made to the Church, and to every Believer as a Member of it; pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31; (51) sermon (DIV2) 1359 Page 617
11220 it is that, Isa. 4. 5, 6. And the Lord will create upon every dwelling place of Mount Zion, and upon her Assemblies a cloud, it is that, Isaiah 4. 5, 6. And the Lord will create upon every Dwelling place of Mount Zion, and upon her Assemblies a cloud, pn31 vbz d, np1 crd crd, crd cc dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp d j-vvg n1 pp-f n1 np1, cc p-acp po31 n2 dt n1, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1359 Page 617
11221 and smoke by day, and the shining of a flaming fire by night, for upon all the glory shall be a defence, and smoke by day, and the shining of a flaming fire by night, for upon all the glory shall be a defence, cc n1 p-acp n1, cc dt j-vvg pp-f dt j-vvg n1 p-acp n1, c-acp p-acp d dt n1 vmb vbi dt n1, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1359 Page 617
11222 and there shall be a Tabernacle in the day-time from the heat, and for a place of refuge, and there shall be a Tabernacle in the daytime from the heat, and for a place of refuge, cc pc-acp vmb vbi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1359 Page 617
11223 and for a covert from Storm and from Rain. I will shut up this Discourse with a word or two of Exhortation. First; and for a covert from Storm and from Rain. I will shut up this Discourse with a word or two of Exhortation. First; cc p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1. pns11 vmb vvi a-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 cc crd pp-f n1. ord; (51) sermon (DIV2) 1359 Page 617
11224 To such as are yet none of the Inhabitants of Mount Zion: None of those, I mean, who are the true Members of the Church of Christ: To such as Are yet none of the Inhabitants of Mount Zion: None of those, I mean, who Are the true Members of the Church of christ: p-acp d c-acp vbr av pi pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1 np1: pi pp-f d, pns11 vvb, r-crq vbr dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1: (51) sermon (DIV2) 1361 Page 618
11225 Those who have no title, or are able to make out no title to the dwelling-places upon Mount Zion, or any of them; Those who have no title, or Are able to make out no title to the dwelling-places upon Mount Zion, or any of them; d r-crq vhb dx n1, cc vbr j pc-acp vvi av dx n1 p-acp dt n2 p-acp n1 np1, cc d pp-f pno32; (51) sermon (DIV2) 1361 Page 618
11226 what a motive should this be to all such to indeavour what in them lieth, to get into Christ's little Flock. A noon must come. what a motive should this be to all such to endeavour what in them lies, to get into Christ's little Flock. A noon must come. q-crq dt n1 vmd d vbi p-acp d d pc-acp vvi r-crq p-acp pno32 vvz, pc-acp vvi p-acp npg1 j vvb. dt n1 vmb vvi. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1361 Page 618
11227 Possibly it is now morning with you, and you are more careless; Possibly it is now morning with you, and you Are more careless; av-j pn31 vbz av n1 p-acp pn22, cc pn22 vbr av-dc j; (51) sermon (DIV2) 1361 Page 618
11228 but man is born to trouble, and it is as natural to humane nature, as it is for sparks to fly upward, as Job tells us. but man is born to trouble, and it is as natural to humane nature, as it is for sparks to fly upward, as Job tells us. cc-acp n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi, cc pn31 vbz a-acp j p-acp j n1, c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi av-j, c-acp n1 vvz pno12. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1361 Page 618
11229 The Children of God in respect to the world's hatred, are more exposed to others; but there is none who liveth and shall not see death; The Children of God in respect to the world's hatred, Are more exposed to Others; but there is none who lives and shall not see death; dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt ng1 n1, vbr dc vvn p-acp n2-jn; cc-acp pc-acp vbz pix r-crq vvz cc vmb xx vvi n1; (51) sermon (DIV2) 1361 Page 618
11230 none that lives but must look to be in deaths often, of one nature or another. none that lives but must look to be in death's often, of one nature or Another. pi cst vvz cc-acp vmb vvi pc-acp vbi p-acp n2 av, pp-f crd n1 cc j-jn. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1361 Page 618
11231 It is certainly the highest prudence to be prepared for all Assayes. Thou hast no way for this but to get an interest in Christ. It is Certainly the highest prudence to be prepared for all Assays. Thou hast no Way for this but to get an Interest in christ. pn31 vbz av-j dt js n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d vvz. pns21 vh2 dx n1 p-acp d cc-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp np1. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1361 Page 618
11232 Whilst thou art an Egyptian, thou canst not look for the Priviledges of one that is an Inhabitant in Goshen. Doest thou ask me how can this be? How should I who am a Goat be transformed into a Sheep? Our Saviour answers thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the Kingdom of God; While thou art an Egyptian, thou Canst not look for the Privileges of one that is an Inhabitant in Goshen. Dost thou ask me how can this be? How should I who am a Goat be transformed into a Sheep? Our Saviour answers thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the Kingdom of God; cs pns21 vb2r dt jp, pns21 vm2 xx vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f pi cst vbz dt n1 p-acp np1. vd2 pns21 vvi pno11 c-crq vmb d vbi? q-crq vmd pns11 r-crq vbm dt n1 vbi vvn p-acp dt n1? po12 n1 vvz pno21, c-acp dt n1 vbi vvn av, pns31 vmbx vvi dt n1 pp-f np1; (51) sermon (DIV2) 1361 Page 618
11233 he can be none of that little Flock to whom it is God's will to give that Kingdom. he can be none of that little Flock to whom it is God's will to give that Kingdom. pns31 vmb vbi pix pp-f d j vvb p-acp ro-crq pn31 vbz npg1 n1 pc-acp vvi d n1. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1361 Page 618
11234 Regeneration, a new Birth, from the holy Spirit, can only make this Spiritual Metamorphosis. Thy work in order to it, lyeth only in some external actions, such as refraining what thou canst from sin, waiting upon God in Ordinances, calling upon God in Prayer, not resisting the motions of his holy Spirit. 2d Branch. Secondly; Regeneration, a new Birth, from the holy Spirit, can only make this Spiritual Metamorphosis. Thy work in order to it, lies only in Some external actions, such as refraining what thou Canst from since, waiting upon God in Ordinances, calling upon God in Prayer, not resisting the motions of his holy Spirit. 2d Branch. Secondly; n1, dt j n1, p-acp dt j n1, vmb av-j vvi d j n1. po21 n1 p-acp n1 p-acp pn31, vvz av-j p-acp d j n2, d c-acp vvg r-crq pns21 vm2 p-acp n1, vvg p-acp np1 p-acp n2, vvg p-acp np1 p-acp n1, xx vvg dt n2 pp-f po31 j n1. crd n1. ord; (51) sermon (DIV2) 1361 Page 618
11235 This Discourse ought to quicken such as are of the Flock of Christ in all their Noons of Affliction and Trial, to betake themselves to Christ's shades, to the places where Christ useth to feed, This Discourse ought to quicken such as Are of the Flock of christ in all their Noons of Affliction and Trial, to betake themselves to Christ's shades, to the places where christ uses to feed, d n1 vmd pc-acp vvi d c-acp vbr pp-f dt vvb pp-f np1 p-acp d po32 n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi px32 pc-acp npg1 n2, p-acp dt n2 c-crq np1 vvz pc-acp vvi, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1362 Page 618
11236 and to make his Flocks to rest at Noon. What those shades are, I have shewed you; and to make his Flocks to rest At Noon. What those shades Are, I have showed you; cc pc-acp vvi po31 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1. q-crq d n2 vbr, pns11 vhb vvn pn22; (51) sermon (DIV2) 1362 Page 618
11237 our work is to betake our selves unto them. our work is to betake our selves unto them. po12 n1 vbz pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp pno32. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1362 Page 618
11238 It is natural to us when we are pursued to look for a covert, for some refuge or shelter, where we may hide our selves till the storm be passed over, It is natural to us when we Are pursued to look for a covert, for Some refuge or shelter, where we may hide our selves till the storm be passed over, pn31 vbz j p-acp pno12 c-crq pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, c-acp d n1 cc n1, c-crq pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 vbb vvn a-acp, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1362 Page 618
11239 and to flee to such places where we think that we may be secure. There is no true shelter but in Christ's shades. and to flee to such places where we think that we may be secure. There is no true shelter but in Christ's shades. cc pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2 c-crq pns12 vvb cst pns12 vmb vbi j. pc-acp vbz dx j n1 cc-acp p-acp npg1 n2. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1362 Page 618
11240 Let us then inquire what is the duty of a good Christian in an evil day, that he may bring his Soul to a rest and quiet. Let us then inquire what is the duty of a good Christian in an evil day, that he may bring his Soul to a rest and quiet. vvb pno12 av vvi r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j njp p-acp dt j-jn n1, cst pns31 vmb vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 cc j-jn. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1362 Page 618
11241 1. The first and great thing is, to look out our Evidences, to make out our title to, 1. The First and great thing is, to look out our Evidences, to make out our title to, crd dt ord cc j n1 vbz, pc-acp vvi av po12 n2, pc-acp vvi av po12 n1 p-acp, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1363 Page 618
11242 and interest in the Lord Jesus Christ. and Interest in the Lord jesus christ. cc n1 p-acp dt n1 np1 np1. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1363 Page 618
11243 We must intitle our selves to the great Shepherd of our Souls, as our Shepherd, before we can expect that he should in a scorching time make us to lie down in green Pastures, We must entitle our selves to the great Shepherd of our Souls, as our Shepherd, before we can expect that he should in a scorching time make us to lie down in green Pastures, pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po12 n2, c-acp po12 n1, c-acp pns12 vmb vvi cst pns31 vmd p-acp dt j-vvg n1 vvb pno12 pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp j-jn n2, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1363 Page 619
11244 and lead us besides the still waters, and encourage our selves as David, Psal. 23. 4. Though I walk through the shadow of death, I shall fear none evill, for thou art with me; and led us beside the still waters, and encourage our selves as David, Psalm 23. 4. Though I walk through the shadow of death, I shall Fear none evil, for thou art with me; cc vvb pno12 p-acp dt j n2, cc vvi po12 n2 p-acp np1, np1 crd crd cs pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pns11 vmb vvi pi j-jn, c-acp pns21 vb2r p-acp pno11; (51) sermon (DIV2) 1363 Page 619
11245 thy Rod and thy Staff comfort me. thy Rod and thy Staff Comfort me. po21 n1 cc po21 n1 vvb pno11. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1363 Page 619
11246 2. That done, a Christian's next work is, to look out the Promises which God hath made, either such as are more general, and respect his People under any Trial, 2. That done, a Christian's next work is, to look out the Promises which God hath made, either such as Are more general, and respect his People under any Trial, crd cst vdn, dt njpg1 ord n1 vbz, p-acp vvb av dt vvz r-crq n1 vhz vvn, av-d d c-acp vbr av-dc j, cc vvb po31 n1 p-acp d n1, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1364 Page 619
11247 or such as are more special, and relate to the People under any Trial, or such as are more special, and relate to the People of God under such particular pressures of Affliction that they lie under. or such as Are more special, and relate to the People under any Trial, or such as Are more special, and relate to the People of God under such particular pressures of Affliction that they lie under. cc d c-acp vbr av-dc j, cc vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n1, cc d c-acp vbr av-dc j, cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d j n2 pp-f n1 cst pns32 vvb p-acp. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1364 Page 619
11248 The Book of holy Scriptures is a great Store-house, there is scarce any condition of Christians to which some Promises are not suited. The Book of holy Scriptures is a great Storehouse, there is scarce any condition of Christians to which Some Promises Are not suited. dt n1 pp-f j n2 vbz dt j n1, pc-acp vbz av-j d n1 pp-f np1 p-acp r-crq d vvz vbr xx vvn. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1364 Page 619
11249 It is of great use for a Christian to know, and understand, and be acquainted with the Promises: It is of great use for a Christian to know, and understand, and be acquainted with the Promises: pn31 vbz pp-f j n1 p-acp dt njp pc-acp vvi, cc vvi, cc vbi vvn p-acp dt vvz: (51) sermon (DIV2) 1364 Page 619
11250 They are as the Jointure to the Wife, all that she hath to live upon; They Are as the Jointure to the Wife, all that she hath to live upon; pns32 vbr p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, d cst pns31 vhz pc-acp vvi p-acp; (51) sermon (DIV2) 1364 Page 619
11251 only with this difference, the Woman liveth not upon the Jointure which her earthly Husband hath made her, till he be dead. only with this difference, the Woman lives not upon the Jointure which her earthly Husband hath made her, till he be dead. av-j p-acp d n1, dt n1 vvz xx p-acp dt n1 r-crq po31 j n1 vhz vvn pno31, c-acp pns31 vbb j. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1364 Page 619
11253 but the Promises are what the Soul liveth upon, when God seems as dead, withdrawing himself from the support and protection of his People. but the Promises Are what the Soul lives upon, when God seems as dead, withdrawing himself from the support and protection of his People. cc-acp dt vvz vbr q-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp, c-crq np1 vvz p-acp j, vvg px31 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1364 Page 619
11254 A good Christian ought not therefore to be a stranger to them. 3. It is the duty of a Christian to betake himself to these shades; A good Christian ought not Therefore to be a stranger to them. 3. It is the duty of a Christian to betake himself to these shades; dt j njp vmd xx av pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp pno32. crd pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt njp p-acp vvb px31 p-acp d n2; (51) sermon (DIV2) 1364 Page 619
11255 to eye the Promises, to commit himself unto them, to hope in them; these are acts and exercises of Faith. to eye the Promises, to commit himself unto them, to hope in them; these Are acts and exercises of Faith. p-acp n1 dt vvz, pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp pno32, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32; d vbr n2 cc n2 pp-f n1. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1365 Page 619
11256 Come my People (saith God by his Prophet Isaiah,) Enter into the Chambers, and hide thy self for a little time, till the indignation be overpast. Come my People (Says God by his Prophet Isaiah,) Enter into the Chambers, and hide thy self for a little time, till the Indignation be overpast. vvb po11 n1 (vvz np1 p-acp po31 n1 np1,) vvb p-acp dt n2, cc vvb po21 n1 p-acp dt j n1, c-acp dt n1 vbb vvn. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1365 Page 619
11257 Our coming is by Faith, committing our selves unto God, and trusting in him, 1 Pet. 4. 19. Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God, commit the keeping of their Souls unto him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator. Our coming is by Faith, committing our selves unto God, and trusting in him, 1 Pet. 4. 19. Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God, commit the keeping of their Souls unto him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator. po12 n-vvg vbz p-acp n1, vvg po12 n2 p-acp np1, cc vvg p-acp pno31, crd np1 crd crd q-crq vvb pno32 cst vvb vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvb dt n-vvg pp-f po32 n2 p-acp pno31 p-acp av vdg, c-acp p-acp dt j n1. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1365 Page 619
11258 Christ is the primary object of our Faith, the Promises are the proximate objects. christ is the primary Object of our Faith, the Promises Are the proximate objects. np1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1, dt vvz vbr dt j n2. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1365 Page 619
11259 In such a time therefore let every good Christian call the Promises to his mind, whet them upon his Soul, offer his Soul to them, call upon it to trust in them. In such a time Therefore let every good Christian call the Promises to his mind, whet them upon his Soul, offer his Soul to them, call upon it to trust in them. p-acp d dt n1 av vvb d j np1 vvb dt vvz p-acp po31 n1, vvb pno32 p-acp po31 n1, vvb po31 n1 p-acp pno32, vvb p-acp pn31 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1365 Page 619
11260 4. It is the duty of a Christian at such a time to wait upon God with patience. 4. It is the duty of a Christian At such a time to wait upon God with patience. crd pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt njp p-acp d dt n1 p-acp vvb p-acp np1 p-acp n1. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1366 Page 619
11261 God ought to be trusted in regard of his Truth and Faithfulness, his Power and Goodness. God ought to be trusted in regard of his Truth and Faithfulness, his Power and goodness. np1 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, po31 n1 cc n1. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1366 Page 619
11262 He ought to be waited upon in regard of his Majesty, and Greatness, and Wisdom. He ought to be waited upon in regard of his Majesty, and Greatness, and Wisdom. pns31 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc n1, cc n1. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1366 Page 619
11263 The Promises are oft-times made in general, for help, deliverance, strength, and the like, without specifying the particular way and method which God will use, and without limitations of time; The Promises Are ofttimes made in general, for help, deliverance, strength, and the like, without specifying the particular Way and method which God will use, and without limitations of time; dt vvz vbr av vvn p-acp n1, p-acp n1, n1, n1, cc dt j, p-acp vvg dt j n1 cc n1 r-crq np1 vmb vvi, cc p-acp n2 pp-f n1; (51) sermon (DIV2) 1366 Page 619
11264 He that believeth maketh not hast. He that Believeth makes not haste. pns31 cst vvz vvz xx n1. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1366 Page 619
11265 5. There must be a close walking with God, though we be sore broken in the place of Dragons, 5. There must be a close walking with God, though we be soar broken in the place of Dragons, crd pc-acp vmb vbi dt av-j vvg p-acp np1, cs pns12 vbb av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1367 Page 620
11266 and covered with the shadow of death, yet we must not forget the Name of our God; and covered with the shadow of death, yet we must not forget the Name of our God; cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, av pns12 vmb xx vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 n1; (51) sermon (DIV2) 1367 Page 620
11267 our heart must not turn back from him; our heart must not turn back from him; po12 n1 vmb xx vvi av p-acp pno31; (51) sermon (DIV2) 1367 Page 620
11268 we must not deal falsly in our Covenant with him, nor suffer our steps to decline from his way, Psal. 44. The Promise, Psal. 37. 4. that we shall dwell in the Land, we must not deal falsely in our Covenant with him, nor suffer our steps to decline from his Way, Psalm 44. The Promise, Psalm 37. 4. that we shall dwell in the Land, pns12 vmb xx vvi av-j p-acp po12 n1 p-acp pno31, ccx vvi po12 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1, np1 crd dt n1, np1 crd crd cst pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, (51) sermon (DIV2) 1367 Page 620
11269 and be certainly fed, is prefaced with a Precept, to trust in the Lord, and to do good. and be Certainly fed, is prefaced with a Precept, to trust in the Lord, and to do good. cc vbi av-j vvn, vbz j p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, cc pc-acp vdi j. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1367 Page 620
11270 And the advice of the Apostle Peter is to commit our Souls in well doing unto God, as to a faithful Creator. And the Advice of the Apostle Peter is to commit our Souls in well doing unto God, as to a faithful Creator. cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1 vbz pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp av vdg p-acp np1, c-acp p-acp dt j n1. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1367 Page 620
11271 6. Lastly, Prayer must be added, the promises are Gods bonds, by which he hath made himself a Debtor to his Creature. 6. Lastly, Prayer must be added, the promises Are God's bonds, by which he hath made himself a Debtor to his Creature. crd ord, n1 vmb vbi vvn, dt n2 vbr npg1 n2, p-acp r-crq pns31 vhz vvn px31 dt n1 p-acp po31 n1. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1368 Page 620
11272 Prayer is an action of ours, by which we put these bonds in suit. Prayer is an actium of ours, by which we put these bonds in suit. n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f png12, p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb d n2 p-acp n1. (51) sermon (DIV2) 1368 Page 620
11273 Sermon XLIII. Cant. 1. 7. Tell me (O thou whom my Soul loveth) where thou feedest, where thou makest thy flocks to rest at Noon; Sermon XLIII. Cant 1. 7. Tell me (Oh thou whom my Soul loves) where thou Feedest, where thou Makest thy flocks to rest At Noon; n1 crd. np1 crd crd vvb pno11 (uh pns21 ro-crq po11 n1 vvz) c-crq pns21 vv2, q-crq pns21 vv2 po21 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1; (52) sermon (DIV2) 1368 Page 620
11274 for why should I be like one of them that turneth aside by the flocks of thy Companions. for why should I be like one of them that turns aside by the flocks of thy Sodales. c-acp q-crq vmd pns11 vbi av-j crd pp-f pno32 cst vvz av p-acp dt n2 pp-f po21 n2. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1368 Page 620
11275 I Am still upon the Spouses third Petition to her Beloved. I Am still upon the Spouses third Petition to her beloved. pns11 vbm av p-acp dt n2 ord vvb p-acp pno31 vvn. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1369 Page 620
11276 Tell me (O thou whom my Soul loveth) where thou feedest, where thou makest thy flocks to rest at noon. Tell me (Oh thou whom my Soul loves) where thou Feedest, where thou Makest thy flocks to rest At noon. vvb pno11 (uh pns21 ro-crq po11 n1 vvz) c-crq pns21 vv2, q-crq pns21 vv2 po21 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1369 Page 620
11277 Methinks I could say with Peter, when he was with his Master upon the Mount of Transfiguration. Methinks I could say with Peter, when he was with his Master upon the Mount of Transfiguration. vvz pns11 vmd vvi p-acp np1, c-crq pns31 vbds p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1369 Page 620
11278 It is good for us to be here; It is good for us to be Here; pn31 vbz j p-acp pno12 pc-acp vbi av; (52) sermon (DIV2) 1369 Page 620
11279 let us build here two Tabernacles, one for the Spouse, another for her Beloved. What she would have in this Petition clouded with Metaphors, I have more fully before opened, either a more full communion with Christ, most free from interruptions: let us built Here two Tabernacles, one for the Spouse, Another for her beloved. What she would have in this Petition clouded with Metaphors, I have more Fully before opened, either a more full communion with christ, most free from interruptions: vvb pno12 vvi av crd n2, crd p-acp dt n1, j-jn p-acp po31 vvn. r-crq pns31 vmd vhi p-acp d vvb vvn p-acp n2, pns11 vhb av-dc av-j a-acp vvd, d dt av-dc j n1 p-acp np1, av-ds j p-acp n2: (52) sermon (DIV2) 1369 Page 620
11280 Or his more special influence upon her in her hours of affliction, and persecution. I have spake something already to it in both these senses. Or his more special influence upon her in her hours of affliction, and persecution. I have spoke something already to it in both these Senses. cc po31 av-dc j n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 n2 pp-f n1, cc n1. pns11 vhb vvd pi av p-acp pn31 p-acp d d n2. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1369 Page 620
11281 I have but one thing to add, before I come to the words, which are the reason of her Petition, that is from the form of the words, considered as a prayer, I have but one thing to add, before I come to the words, which Are the reason of her Petition, that is from the from of the words, considered as a prayer, pns11 vhb cc-acp crd n1 pc-acp vvi, c-acp pns11 vvb p-acp dt n2, r-crq vbr dt n1 pp-f pno31 vvb, cst vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, vvn p-acp dt n1, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1369 Page 621
11282 so expressive both of her wants, and desires a supply. The Proposition I shall shortly speak to is this. so expressive both of her Wants, and Desires a supply. The Proposition I shall shortly speak to is this. av j av-d pp-f po31 vvz, cc vvz dt n1. dt n1 pns11 vmb av-j vvi pc-acp vbz d. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1369 Page 621
11283 Prop. That though a Believer at all times fees a need of the presence, and influence of the grace of Christ: Prop. That though a Believer At all times fees a need of the presence, and influence of the grace of christ: np1 cst cs dt n1 p-acp d n2 n2 dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1: (52) sermon (DIV2) 1370 Page 621
11284 yet more especially in the time of afflictions and tryals. yet more especially in the time of afflictions and trials. av av-dc av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1370 Page 621
11285 Return unto me, for I am married unto you (saith the Lord) was Gods language of old to his ancient Spouse, the People of the Jews. The Apostle largely pursueth the same metaphor, Eph. 5. 32. This is a great mystery, I speak concerning Christ and the Church, so he concludeth his discourse; Return unto me, for I am married unto you (Says the Lord) was God's language of old to his ancient Spouse, the People of the jews. The Apostle largely pursueth the same metaphor, Ephesians 5. 32. This is a great mystery, I speak Concerning christ and the Church, so he Concludeth his discourse; n1 p-acp pno11, c-acp pns11 vbm vvn p-acp pn22 (vvz dt n1) vbds npg1 n1 pp-f j p-acp po31 j n1, dt n1 pp-f dt np2. dt n1 av-j vvz dt d n1, np1 crd crd d vbz dt j n1, pns11 vvb vvg np1 cc dt n1, av pns31 vvz po31 n1; (52) sermon (DIV2) 1371 Page 621
11286 the Wife desireth her Husbands presence at all times. the Wife Desires her Husbands presence At all times. dt n1 vvz po31 ng1 n1 p-acp d n2. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1371 Page 621
11287 God hath made the Woman the weaker sex, and the Wife stands in daily need of her Husband, (whom God hath made her head) to guide, God hath made the Woman the Weaker sex, and the Wife Stands in daily need of her Husband, (whom God hath made her head) to guide, np1 vhz vvn dt n1 dt jc n1, cc dt n1 vvz p-acp j n1 pp-f po31 n1, (r-crq np1 vhz vvn po31 n1) pc-acp vvi, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1371 Page 621
11288 and conduct her, she is not only as a Vine for fruitfulness, but for weakness and dependency also; and conduct her, she is not only as a Vine for fruitfulness, but for weakness and dependency also; cc vvb pno31, pns31 vbz xx av-j c-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, cc-acp p-acp n1 cc n1 av; (52) sermon (DIV2) 1371 Page 621
11289 so is every believing Soul, it hath alwaies need of that promise, I will never leave you nor forsake you. so is every believing Soul, it hath always need of that promise, I will never leave you nor forsake you. av vbz d vvg n1, pn31 vhz av n1 pp-f d n1, pns11 vmb av-x vvi pn22 ccx vvb pn22. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1371 Page 621
11290 But as the Wife hath more especial need of the Influence, and assistance of her Husband, in times, But as the Wife hath more especial need of the Influence, and assistance of her Husband, in times, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 vhz av-dc j n1 pp-f dt n1, cc n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp n2, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1371 Page 621
11291 and matters of difficulty and distress: and matters of difficulty and distress: cc n2 pp-f n1 cc n1: (52) sermon (DIV2) 1371 Page 621
11311 so when it breaketh, we come to see our errors, and see more need of the influences of Divine Grace at such, then at other times. so when it breaks, we come to see our errors, and see more need of the influences of Divine Grace At such, then At other times. av c-crq pn31 vvz, pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi po12 n2, cc vvb dc n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f j-jn n1 p-acp d, av p-acp j-jn n2. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1373 Page 622
11292 so hath the believing Soul, so that he at all times prayeth with David, Psal. 27. 9. Hide not thy face from me, put not away thy Servant in anger, thou hast been my help, leave me not, so hath the believing Soul, so that he At all times Prayeth with David, Psalm 27. 9. Hide not thy face from me, put not away thy Servant in anger, thou hast been my help, leave me not, av vhz dt j-vvg n1, av cst pns31 p-acp d n2 vvz p-acp np1, np1 crd crd vvb xx po21 n1 p-acp pno11, vvb xx av po21 n1 p-acp n1, pns21 vh2 vbn po11 n1, vvb pno11 xx, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1371 Page 621
11293 neither forsake me, O God of my Salvation. neither forsake me, Oh God of my Salvation. av-dx vvi pno11, uh np1 pp-f po11 n1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1371 Page 621
11294 The Child of God knoweth what will follow at any time, if the Sun of Righteousness doth not shine upon him, all his protection, strength, life, healing is in the shadow of his Wings. The Child of God Knoweth what will follow At any time, if the Sun of Righteousness does not shine upon him, all his protection, strength, life, healing is in the shadow of his Wings. dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz r-crq vmb vvi p-acp d n1, cs dt n1 pp-f n1 vdz xx vvi p-acp pno31, d po31 n1, n1, n1, vvg vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1371 Page 621
11295 But yet I say he or she seeth a more especial need of his presence and influence, in the noon of sharp Trials, and Afflictions. But yet I say he or she sees a more especial need of his presence and influence, in the noon of sharp Trials, and Afflictions. p-acp av pns11 vvb pns31 cc pns31 vvz dt av-dc j n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2, cc n2. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1371 Page 621
11296 Hence you shall observe, that though the Servants of God have kept their daily courses of prayer, Hence you shall observe, that though the Servants of God have kept their daily courses of prayer, av pn22 vmb vvi, cst cs dt n2 pp-f np1 vhb vvn po32 j n2 pp-f n1, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1371 Page 621
11297 yet at such times they have used themselves to more solemn addresses, and applications to God, of which you have plentiful instances in Scriptures, in the solemn fasts, and prayers put up to God in such times, yet At such times they have used themselves to more solemn Addresses, and applications to God, of which you have plentiful instances in Scriptures, in the solemn fasts, and Prayers put up to God in such times, av p-acp d n2 pns32 vhb vvn px32 pc-acp av-dc j n2, cc n2 p-acp np1, pp-f r-crq pn22 vhb j n2 p-acp n2, p-acp dt j n2, cc n2 vvn a-acp p-acp np1 p-acp d n2, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1371 Page 621
11298 and their more special Petitions, put up with reference to such times, and dispensations of Providence. and their more special Petitions, put up with Referente to such times, and dispensations of Providence. cc po32 n1 j n2, vvd a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp d n2, cc n2 pp-f n1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1371 Page 621
11299 Hence David cryeth out, Psal. 22. 11. Be not far from me, for trouble is near, Hence David Cries out, Psalm 22. 11. Be not Far from me, for trouble is near, av np1 vvz av, np1 crd crd vbb xx av-j p-acp pno11, p-acp n1 vbz j, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1371 Page 621
11300 for there is none to help me, and again, v. 19. Be not thou far from me O God, make hast to help me; for there is none to help me, and again, v. 19. Be not thou Far from me Oh God, make haste to help me; c-acp pc-acp vbz pix pc-acp vvi pno11, cc av, n1 crd vbb xx pns21 av-j p-acp pno11 uh np1, vvb n1 pc-acp vvi pno11; (52) sermon (DIV2) 1371 Page 621
11301 so again, Psal. 35. 22. It was a time of great outward straights with David, as you may see by reading all the former part of that Psalm, v. 22. This (saith he) thou hast seen O God, keep not silence, O Lord be not thou far from me; so again, Psalm 35. 22. It was a time of great outward straights with David, as you may see by reading all the former part of that Psalm, v. 22. This (Says he) thou hast seen O God, keep not silence, Oh Lord be not thou Far from me; av av, np1 crd crd pn31 vbds dt n1 pp-f j j n2 p-acp np1, c-acp pn22 vmb vvi p-acp vvg d dt j n1 pp-f d n1, n1 crd d (vvz pns31) pns21 vh2 vvn sy np1, vvb xx n1, uh n1 vbb xx pns21 av-j p-acp pno11; (52) sermon (DIV2) 1371 Page 621
11302 so Psal, 38. 21, 22. Psal. 71. 12. Every Christians experience is a full proof of this, so Psalm, 38. 21, 22. Psalm 71. 12. Every Christians experience is a full proof of this, av np1, crd crd, crd np1 crd crd np1 np1 n1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f d, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1371 Page 621
11303 so as the Proposition needeth no further proof, only let me shew you the reason of it. so as the Proposition needs no further proof, only let me show you the reason of it. av c-acp dt n1 vvz dx jc n1, av-j vvb pno11 vvi pn22 dt n1 pp-f pn31. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1371 Page 622
11304 The great Reason is, Because we are all of us more prone to live by sight, then by faith. The great Reason is, Because we Are all of us more prove to live by sighed, then by faith. dt j n1 vbz, c-acp pns12 vbr d pp-f pno12 dc j pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, av p-acp n1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1372 Page 622
11305 The Apostle saith, we live by faith, not by sight. The Apostle Says, we live by faith, not by sighed. dt n1 vvz, pns12 vvb p-acp n1, xx p-acp n1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1372 Page 622
11306 He tells you what he himself, and other Christians then did, and what all good Christians should do. He tells you what he himself, and other Christians then did, and what all good Christians should do. pns31 vvz pn22 r-crq pns31 px31, cc j-jn np1 av vdd, cc r-crq d j np1 vmd vdi. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1372 Page 622
11307 The just (saith the Prophet) shall live by faith. But through our infirmity we do live more by sight, The just (Says the Prophet) shall live by faith. But through our infirmity we do live more by sighed, dt j (vvz dt n1) vmb vvi p-acp n1. cc-acp p-acp po12 n1 pns12 vdb vvi av-dc p-acp n1, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1372 Page 622
11308 then we do by faith. It is a lesson very hard to flesh and blood, could we live more by faith, there would be these two consequents to such a life. then we do by faith. It is a Lesson very hard to Flesh and blood, could we live more by faith, there would be these two consequents to such a life. cs pns12 vdb p-acp n1. pn31 vbz dt n1 av av-j p-acp n1 cc n1, vmd pns12 vvi av-dc p-acp n1, pc-acp vmd vbi d crd n2-j p-acp d dt n1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1372 Page 622
11309 1. In the day of our sensible contentments, we should live more upon the word, and promises of God, then upon any sensible comforts and enjoyments. 1. In the day of our sensible contentment's, we should live more upon the word, and promises of God, then upon any sensible comforts and enjoyments. crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 j n2, pns12 vmd vvi av-dc p-acp dt n1, cc n2 pp-f np1, av p-acp d j n2 cc n2. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1373 Page 622
11310 But it is hard for us to have a staff lent us, and not to lean upon it, But it is hard for us to have a staff lent us, and not to lean upon it, p-acp pn31 vbz j p-acp pno12 pc-acp vhi dt n1 vvd pno12, cc xx pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1373 Page 622
11312 2. We should see as much in God, and in Christ to uphold, and maintain our selves in an evil day, as at any other times, for the promises are the same, 2. We should see as much in God, and in christ to uphold, and maintain our selves in an evil day, as At any other times, for the promises Are the same, crd pns12 vmd vvi p-acp d p-acp np1, cc p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi, cc vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt j-jn n1, a-acp p-acp d j-jn n2, p-acp dt n2 vbr dt d, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1374 Page 622
11313 and Christ in whom all the promises are yea, and Amen, is the same, and Gods all-sufficiency is the same, he is at all times the God that changeth not. and christ in whom all the promises Are yea, and Amen, is the same, and God's All-sufficiency is the same, he is At all times the God that changes not. cc np1 p-acp ro-crq d dt n2 vbr uh, cc uh-n, vbz dt d, cc ng1 n1 vbz dt d, pns31 vbz p-acp d n2 dt np1 cst vvz xx. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1374 Page 622
11314 This being premised as the great and original cause, we may conceive some further, and more particular reasons. This being premised as the great and original cause, we may conceive Some further, and more particular Reasons. d vbg vvn p-acp dt j cc j-jn n1, pns12 vmb vvi d av-jc, cc av-dc j n2. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1374 Page 622
11315 2. Because in this Noon, all creature comforts fail: yea, and in some afflictions, sensible spiritual comforts sometimes fail also. 2. Because in this Noon, all creature comforts fail: yea, and in Some afflictions, sensible spiritual comforts sometime fail also. crd p-acp p-acp d n1, d n1 n2 vvi: uh, cc p-acp d n2, j j n2 av vvi av. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1375 Page 622
11316 In trials that are more external, such as bodily afflictions, persecutions, &c. outward comforts fail; In trials that Are more external, such as bodily afflictions, persecutions, etc. outward comforts fail; p-acp n2 cst vbr av-dc j, d c-acp j n2, n2, av j n2 vvb; (52) sermon (DIV2) 1375 Page 622
11317 when the Sun shineth upon our Tabernacles, and the rod of God is not upon us, we are then ready to forget God, when the Sun shines upon our Tabernacles, and the rod of God is not upon us, we Are then ready to forget God, c-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp po12 n2, cc dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz xx p-acp pno12, pns12 vbr av j pc-acp vvi np1, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1375 Page 622
11318 when Jeshurun waxed fat, he kicked up the heel, when these outward consolations are taken away, when Jeshurun waxed fat, he Kicked up the heel, when these outward consolations Are taken away, c-crq vvb vvd j, pns31 vvd a-acp dt n1, c-crq d j n2 vbr vvn av, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1375 Page 622
11319 then the Soul beginneth to see, that it stands in need of some other supports. then the Soul begins to see, that it Stands in need of Some other supports. cs dt n1 vvz pc-acp vvi, cst pn31 vvz p-acp n1 pp-f d j-jn n2. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1375 Page 622
11320 If the Affliction be some divine desertion, then the sensible consolations of the Holy Spirit fail also, what Daviá said in his prosperity, Psal. 30. 6. I shall never be moved, we are all of us too prone to say in the day of our prosperity, but as it fared him with, v. 7. so it fareth with us, when the Lord hideth his face we are troubled. If the Affliction be Some divine desertion, then the sensible consolations of the Holy Spirit fail also, what Daviá said in his Prosperity, Psalm 30. 6. I shall never be moved, we Are all of us too prove to say in the day of our Prosperity, but as it fared him with, v. 7. so it fareth with us, when the Lord Hideth his face we Are troubled. cs dt n1 vbb d j-jn n1, av dt j n2 pp-f dt j n1 vvb av, r-crq np1 vvd p-acp po31 n1, np1 crd crd pns11 vmb av-x vbi vvn, pns12 vbr d pp-f pno12 av j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, p-acp c-acp pn31 vvd pno31 p-acp, n1 crd av pn31 vvz p-acp pno12, c-crq dt n1 vvz po31 n1 pns12 vbr vvn. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1375 Page 622
11321 It is too natural even to the best of men not to know the God of our mercies, in the day of our mercies. It is too natural even to the best of men not to know the God of our Mercies, in the day of our Mercies. pn31 vbz av j av p-acp dt js pp-f n2 xx pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1375 Page 622
11322 It was Israels sin, Hosea 2. 8. For she did not know that I gave her Corn, It was Israel's since, Hosea 2. 8. For she did not know that I gave her Corn, pn31 vbds npg1 n1, np1 crd crd c-acp pns31 vdd xx vvi cst pns11 vvd po31 n1, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1375 Page 622
11323 and Wine, and Oil. We do not so duly attend to that which we profess to know, that our Soul strength, and Wine, and Oil. We do not so duly attend to that which we profess to know, that our Soul strength, cc n1, cc np1 pns12 vdb xx av av-jn vvi p-acp d r-crq pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi, cst po12 n1 n1, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1375 Page 622
11324 and Soul comforts are from the Lord, and hence it is, that in the day when they are withdrawn, we see a more special need of the presence, and Soul comforts Are from the Lord, and hence it is, that in the day when they Are withdrawn, we see a more special need of the presence, cc n1 n2 vbr p-acp dt n1, cc av pn31 vbz, cst p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns32 vbr vvn, pns12 vvb dt av-dc j n1 pp-f dt n1, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1375 Page 622
11325 and influence of Christ upon us. and influence of christ upon us. cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1375 Page 623
11326 It is the unhappiness, and infirmity of humane nature, that we seldom either understand our mercies, It is the unhappiness, and infirmity of humane nature, that we seldom either understand our Mercies, pn31 vbz dt n1, cc n1 pp-f j n1, cst pns12 av av-d vvi po12 n2, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1375 Page 623
11327 or the Author and Fountain of them, till we come to want them, while we have health, or the Author and Fountain of them, till we come to want them, while we have health, cc dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pno32, c-acp pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi pno32, cs pns12 vhb n1, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1375 Page 623
11328 and peace, and liberty, while we have inward strength and quiet, we neither understand the value of these mercies, and peace, and liberty, while we have inward strength and quiet, we neither understand the valve of these Mercies, cc n1, cc n1, cs pns12 vhb j n1 cc j-jn, pns12 d vvb dt n1 pp-f d n2, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1375 Page 623
11329 nor Eye God as we should do, as the Author of them, but in the noon time of our tryals, and afflictions, whether more immediately from God, in bodily afflictions, or divine desertions, or more immediately from men, nor Eye God as we should do, as the Author of them, but in the noon time of our trials, and afflictions, whither more immediately from God, in bodily afflictions, or divine desertions, or more immediately from men, ccx n1 np1 c-acp pns12 vmd vdi, c-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 n1 pp-f po12 n2, cc n2, cs n1 av-j p-acp np1, p-acp j n2, cc j-jn n2, cc av-dc av-j p-acp n2, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1375 Page 623
11330 then we both understand the value of our mercies, and also what need we have of the presence of God with us, then we both understand the valve of our Mercies, and also what need we have of the presence of God with us, cs pns12 d vvb dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, cc av q-crq vvb pns12 vhb pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1375 Page 623
11331 and the influences of God upon us. and the influences of God upon us. cc dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1375 Page 623
11332 At other times we live very much upon our more sensible enjoyments, now we have not them to live upon, At other times we live very much upon our more sensible enjoyments, now we have not them to live upon, p-acp j-jn n2 pns12 vvb av av-d p-acp po12 av-dc j n2, av pns12 vhb xx pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1375 Page 623
11333 and so see a more need of a God, and a Christ to live upon. 3. Ordinarily at such a time. and so see a more need of a God, and a christ to live upon. 3. Ordinarily At such a time. cc av vvb dt av-dc n1 pp-f dt np1, cc dt np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp. crd av-jn p-acp d dt n1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1375 Page 623
11334 Our lusts, and corruptions move very impetuously. Our Lustiest, and corruptions move very impetuously. po12 n2, cc n2 vvb av av-j. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1376 Page 623
11335 A man never so well knows the lusts, and corruptions of his own heart, as in an evil day. A man never so well knows the Lustiest, and corruptions of his own heart, as in an evil day. dt n1 av-x av av vvz dt n2, cc n2 pp-f po31 d n1, c-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1376 Page 623
11336 Natura vexata prodit S•ipsam. Anger a man (we say) and you will see his temper, Nature vexata prodit S•ipsam. Anger a man (we say) and you will see his temper, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. n1 dt n1 (pns12 vvb) cc pn22 vmb vvi po31 n1, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1376 Page 623
11337 when God by his providence vexeth a poor creature as others will see something, so he will see more what lusts, when God by his providence vexes a poor creature as Others will see something, so he will see more what Lustiest, c-crq np1 p-acp po31 n1 vvz dt j n1 p-acp n2-jn vmb vvi pi, av pns31 vmb vvi dc r-crq n2, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1376 Page 623
11338 and corruptions are in his heart. and corruptions Are in his heart. cc n2 vbr p-acp po31 n1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1376 Page 623
11339 The Devil knew this well enough, when he replyed to God commending his servant Job, Put forth now thine hand and touch him, and he will eurse thee to thy face. The devil knew this well enough, when he replied to God commending his servant Job, Put forth now thine hand and touch him, and he will eurse thee to thy face. dt n1 vvd d av av-d, c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp np1 vvg po31 n1 n1, vvb av av po21 n1 cc vvi pno31, cc pns31 vmb vvi pno21 p-acp po21 n1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1376 Page 623
11340 Now as every good Soul keepeth a watch upon his heart and observeth the motions of sin and lust in his Soul, Now as every good Soul Keepeth a watch upon his heart and observeth the motions of since and lust in his Soul, av p-acp d j n1 vvz dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 cc vvz dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 n1, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1376 Page 623
11341 so he never seeth more of the need of the presence and influence of God upon his Soul, so he never sees more of the need of the presence and influence of God upon his Soul, av pns31 av-x vvz dc pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1376 Page 623
11342 then when Iniquities prevail against him. When Paul cries out of the body of death, he presently cries out, O wretched man that I am who shall deliver me? then when Iniquities prevail against him. When Paul cries out of the body of death, he presently cries out, Oh wretched man that I am who shall deliver me? av c-crq n2 vvi p-acp pno31. c-crq np1 vvz av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, pns31 av-j vvz av, uh j n1 cst pns11 vbm r-crq vmb vvi pno11? (52) sermon (DIV2) 1376 Page 623
11343 4. Lastly, His Grand Adversary the Devil is never more busy then at such a time. 4. Lastly, His Grand Adversary the devil is never more busy then At such a time. crd ord, po31 j n1 dt n1 vbz av-x av-dc j cs p-acp d dt n1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1377 Page 623
11344 Times of afflictions are not only times of divine temptations, when God proveth, and tryeth his People whether they will adhere, Times of afflictions Are not only times of divine temptations, when God Proves, and trieth his People whither they will adhere, n2 pp-f n2 vbr xx av-j n2 pp-f j-jn n2, c-crq np1 vvz, cc vvz po31 n1 cs pns32 vmb vvi, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1377 Page 623
11345 and keep close to him, but of Diabolical Suggestions and temptations also. When the Devil is making tryal whether he can pluck a Soul out of Christs hand, and keep close to him, but of Diabolical Suggestions and temptations also. When the devil is making trial whither he can pluck a Soul out of Christ hand, cc vvi av-j p-acp pno31, cc-acp pp-f j n2 cc n2 av. c-crq dt n1 vbz vvg n1 cs pns31 vmb vvi dt n1 av pp-f npg1 n1, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1377 Page 623
11346 and out of his Fathers hand. and out of his Father's hand. cc av pp-f po31 ng1 n1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1377 Page 623
11347 The Psalmist calls the Devil The fowler and he knows hard weather is the best time for his purpose, he first gets a commission against Job to take away all that he had, saving his life onely and then his Wife cometh, The Psalmist calls the devil The Fowler and he knows hard weather is the best time for his purpose, he First gets a commission against Job to take away all that he had, Saving his life only and then his Wife comes, dt n1 vvz dt n1 dt jc cc pns31 vvz j n1 vbz dt js n1 p-acp po31 n1, pns31 ord vvz dt n1 p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi av d cst pns31 vhd, vvg po31 n1 av-j cc av po31 n1 vvz, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1377 Page 623
11348 and persuadeth him to curse God and dye, and he followeth him with many other Suggestions, and temptations. and Persuadeth him to curse God and die, and he follows him with many other Suggestions, and temptations. cc vvz pno31 p-acp vvb np1 cc vvi, cc pns31 vvz pno31 p-acp d j-jn n2, cc n2. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1377 Page 623
11349 This was the reason of Saint Pauls writing to the Church of Corinth to restore the incestuous Person who by his order was cast out of their communion, This was the reason of Saint Paul's writing to the Church of Corinth to restore the incestuous Person who by his order was cast out of their communion, d vbds dt n1 pp-f n1 npg1 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp vvi dt j n1 r-crq p-acp po31 n1 vbds vvn av pp-f po32 n1, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1377 Page 624
11350 lest saith he, he should be swallowed up of too much grief; and Satan should have advantage against him, for we are not ignorant of his devices. lest Says he, he should be swallowed up of too much grief; and Satan should have advantage against him, for we Are not ignorant of his devices. cs vvz pns31, pns31 vmd vbi vvn a-acp pp-f av d n1; cc np1 vmd vhi n1 p-acp pno31, c-acp pns12 vbr xx j pp-f po31 n2. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1377 Page 624
11351 We are never so sensible what need we have of our friends, as when our enemies appear most busy, most strong, and active. We Are never so sensible what need we have of our Friends, as when our enemies appear most busy, most strong, and active. pns12 vbr av-x av j r-crq n1 pns12 vhb pp-f po12 n2, c-acp c-crq po12 n2 vvi av-ds j, av-ds j, cc j. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1377 Page 624
11352 Hence it is that although a believer seeth a need of the presence and influence of Christ at all times, Hence it is that although a believer sees a need of the presence and influence of christ At all times, av pn31 vbz cst cs dt n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n2, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1377 Page 624
11353 yet he never seeth so great a need of him as in a time of great and sharp trials, yet he never sees so great a need of him as in a time of great and sharp trials, av pns31 av-x vvz av j dt n1 pp-f pno31 a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f j cc j n2, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1377 Page 624
11354 and afflictions, when trouble is hard at hand. I shall shut up this discourse with a Word or two of exhortation shortly. and afflictions, when trouble is hard At hand. I shall shut up this discourse with a Word or two of exhortation shortly. cc n2, c-crq n1 vbz j p-acp n1. pns11 vmb vvi a-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 cc crd pp-f n1 av-j. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1377 Page 624
11355 This should ingage all of us so to behave our selves towards our Lord in the morning of our prosperity that we may not want his presence, This should engage all of us so to behave our selves towards our Lord in the morning of our Prosperity that we may not want his presence, d vmd vvi d pp-f pno12 av pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp po12 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 cst pns12 vmb xx vvi po31 n1, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1378 Page 624
11356 and influence, in the noon of our trials, afflictions, and adversity. and influence, in the noon of our trials, afflictions, and adversity. cc n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, n2, cc n1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1378 Page 624
11357 It is a mighty folly in any of us to live, as we had no Prospect of the ordinary, It is a mighty folly in any of us to live, as we had no Prospect of the ordinary, pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp d pp-f pno12 pc-acp vvi, c-acp pns12 vhd dx n1 pp-f dt j, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1378 Page 624
11358 or necessary contingencies of humane life. Prudence quasi providence, Solomon saith, The wise man hath his Eyes in his head. or necessary contingencies of humane life. Prudence quasi providence, Solomon Says, The wise man hath his Eyes in his head. cc j n2 pp-f j n1. n1 fw-la n1, np1 vvz, dt j n1 vhz po31 n2 p-acp po31 n1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1378 Page 624
11359 And these Eyes are imployed in looking forward, as well as round about him at the present. And these Eyes Are employed in looking forward, as well as round about him At the present. cc d n2 vbr vvn p-acp vvg av-j, c-acp av c-acp av-j p-acp pno31 p-acp dt j. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1378 Page 624
11360 It is a great folly in a man to spend, as if it were not possible he should ever come to want, It is a great folly in a man to spend, as if it were not possible he should ever come to want, pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi, c-acp cs pn31 vbdr xx j pns31 vmd av vvi pc-acp vvi, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1378 Page 624
11361 or to live as if he should never see death. or to live as if he should never see death. cc pc-acp vvi c-acp cs pns31 vmd av-x vvi n1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1378 Page 624
11362 The wise man lives in a constant view of what may be, or what is likely to be, The wise man lives in a constant view of what may be, or what is likely to be, dt j n1 vvz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f r-crq vmb vbi, cc r-crq vbz j pc-acp vbi, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1378 Page 624
11363 and in some kind of provision for it. and in Some kind of provision for it. cc p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pn31. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1378 Page 624
11364 It were mighty madness for any in a morning (though it be never so cool) to conclude it would never be Noon or Night. Man is born to trouble (saith Job) as the sparks flie upward. It were mighty madness for any in a morning (though it be never so cool) to conclude it would never be Noon or Night. Man is born to trouble (Says Job) as the sparks fly upward. pn31 vbdr j n1 p-acp d p-acp dt n1 (cs pn31 vbb av-x av j) pc-acp vvi pn31 vmd av-x vbi n1 cc n1. n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi (vvz np1) p-acp dt n2 vvb av-j. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1378 Page 624
11365 Good men seem to be more particularly designed for it, if not from the appointment of God, who hath ordered their portion in another life, Good men seem to be more particularly designed for it, if not from the appointment of God, who hath ordered their portion in Another life, j n2 vvb pc-acp vbi av-dc av-j vvn p-acp pn31, cs xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vhz vvn po32 n1 p-acp j-jn n1, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1378 Page 624
11366 yet from that hatred and enmity which the world hath to them, and to the waies wherein they walk. yet from that hatred and enmity which the world hath to them, and to the ways wherein they walk. av p-acp d n1 cc n1 r-crq dt n1 vhz p-acp pno32, cc p-acp dt n2 c-crq pns32 vvb. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1378 Page 624
11367 It is therefore an high point of wisdom in all men to have them in prospect, and be preparing for them; It is Therefore an high point of Wisdom in all men to have them in prospect, and be preparing for them; pn31 vbz av dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n2 pc-acp vhi pno32 p-acp n1, cc vbi vvg p-acp pno32; (52) sermon (DIV2) 1379 Page 624
11368 this can be done no better way than by taking heed to our conversations in times of health, peace and liberty. this can be done no better Way than by taking heed to our conversations in times of health, peace and liberty. d vmb vbi vdn dx av-jc n1 cs p-acp vvg n1 p-acp po12 n2 p-acp n2 pp-f n1, n1 cc n1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1379 Page 624
11369 We must not think to abuse, or to live in the neglect and contempt of a friend, in the time of our prosperity and liberty, We must not think to abuse, or to live in the neglect and contempt of a friend, in the time of our Prosperity and liberty, pns12 vmb xx vvi pc-acp vvi, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 cc n1, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1379 Page 624
11370 and to have him at our beck, ready to help us in the time of our straits and adversity. and to have him At our beck, ready to help us in the time of our straits and adversity. cc pc-acp vhi pno31 p-acp po12 n1, j pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 cc n1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1379 Page 624
11384 I before noted, that covering denoted three things amongst the Eastern Nations. 1. Modesty. Virgins therefore went vailed into the company of men especially. 2. Shame. Harlots therefore covered themselves, I before noted, that covering denoted three things among the Eastern nations. 1. Modesty. Virgins Therefore went veiled into the company of men especially. 2. Shame. Harlots Therefore covered themselves, pns11 p-acp vvn, cst vvg vvd crd n2 p-acp dt j n2. crd n1. n2 av vvd vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 av-j. crd np1-n. n2 av vvn px32, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1380 Page 625
11371 God had often delievered the Jews in their distresses, when they cryed unto him, Judg. 10. 6. They did evil•again in the sight of the Lord, and served Balaam and Ashtaroth, the gods of Syria and Moab, v. 7. God sold them into the hands of the Philistins, and into the hands of the Children of Ammon. V. 10. They again cryed unto the Lord; God had often Delivered the jews in their Distresses, when they cried unto him, Judges 10. 6. They did evil•again in the sighed of the Lord, and served balaam and Ashtaroth, the God's of Syria and Moab, v. 7. God sold them into the hands of the philistines, and into the hands of the Children of Ammon. V. 10. They again cried unto the Lord; np1 vhd av vvn dt np2 p-acp po32 n2, c-crq pns32 vvd p-acp pno31, np1 crd crd pns32 vdd av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vvd np1 cc np1, dt n2 pp-f np1 cc np1, n1 crd np1 vvd pno32 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt njp2, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1. np1 crd pns32 av vvd p-acp dt n1; (52) sermon (DIV2) 1379 Page 624
11372 observe what answer God gave them, v. 11, 12. Did not I deliver you from the Egyptians, and from the Amorites, from the Children of Ammon, and from the Philistins? The Zidonians also, observe what answer God gave them, v. 11, 12. Did not I deliver you from the egyptians, and from the amorites, from the Children of Ammon, and from the philistines? The Zidonians also, vvb r-crq n1 np1 vvd pno32, n1 crd, crd vdd xx pns11 vvi pn22 p-acp dt njp2, cc p-acp dt np1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, cc p-acp dt njp2? dt njp2 av, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1379 Page 625
11373 and the Amalekites, and the Moabites did oppress you, and you cried to me, and I delivered you out of their hands, and the Amalekites, and the Moabites did oppress you, and you cried to me, and I Delivered you out of their hands, cc dt n2, cc dt np2 vdd vvi pn22, cc pn22 vvd p-acp pno11, cc pns11 vvd pn22 av pp-f po32 n2, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1379 Page 625
11374 yet you have forsaken me, and served other gods; Wherefore I will deliver you no more; yet you have forsaken me, and served other God's; Wherefore I will deliver you no more; av pn22 vhb vvn pno11, cc vvd j-jn n2; c-crq pns11 vmb vvi pn22 av-dx av-dc; (52) sermon (DIV2) 1379 Page 625
11375 Go, and cry unto the gods which you have chosen, let them deliver you in the time of your tribulation. Go, and cry unto the God's which you have chosen, let them deliver you in the time of your tribulation. vvb, cc vvb p-acp dt n2 r-crq pn22 vhb vvn, vvb pno32 vvb pn22 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1379 Page 625
11376 If as we have a need of the presence and influence of Christ at all times, If as we have a need of the presence and influence of christ At all times, cs a-acp pns12 vhb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n2, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1379 Page 625
11377 so we shall have a more special apprehension of that need in any time of affliction and distress, we stand highly concerned to take heed how we carry our selves to him in the time of our health, peace, liberty, prosperity. so we shall have a more special apprehension of that need in any time of affliction and distress, we stand highly concerned to take heed how we carry our selves to him in the time of our health, peace, liberty, Prosperity. av pns12 vmb vhi dt av-dc j n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, pns12 vvb av-j vvn pc-acp vvi n1 c-crq pns12 vvb po12 n2 p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, n1, n1, n1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1379 Page 625
11378 As we use him in the daies of our health, peace, and liberty, so we shall find him in the daies of our sickness, distress, or other adversity: As we use him in the days of our health, peace, and liberty, so we shall find him in the days of our sickness, distress, or other adversity: c-acp pns12 vvb pno31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n1, n1, cc n1, av pns12 vmb vvi pno31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n1, n1, cc j-jn n1: (52) sermon (DIV2) 1379 Page 625
11379 So as considering our subjections to trials and afflictions, here is a potent Argument to persuade our keeping close to the Laws of Christ while we are at liberty. So as considering our subjections to trials and afflictions, Here is a potent Argument to persuade our keeping close to the Laws of christ while we Are At liberty. av c-acp vvg po12 n2 p-acp n2 cc n2, av vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n-vvg av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 cs pns12 vbr p-acp n1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1379 Page 625
11380 But I shall add no more to my discourse upon this Proposition; But I shall add no more to my discourse upon this Proposition; p-acp pns11 vmb vvi av-dx dc p-acp po11 n1 p-acp d n1; (52) sermon (DIV2) 1379 Page 625
11381 and have done with the Spouse's Petition, and come to that Argument by which she presseth this Petition, — For why should I be as one who turneth aside by the flocks of thy Companions? When I opened the words, I noted to you, That the 70 Interpreters, Montanus, and some others, translate the words as one that covereth her self. and have done with the Spouse's Petition, and come to that Argument by which she Presseth this Petition, — For why should I be as one who turns aside by the flocks of thy Sodales? When I opened the words, I noted to you, That the 70 Interpreters, Montanus, and Some Others, translate the words as one that Covereth her self. cc vhb vdn p-acp dt ng1 vvb, cc vvb p-acp d n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz d vvb, — p-acp q-crq vmd pns11 vbi c-acp pi r-crq vvz av p-acp dt n2 pp-f po21 n2? c-crq pns11 vvd dt n2, pns11 vvd p-acp pn22, cst dt crd n2, np1, cc d n2-jn, vvb dt n2 c-acp pi cst vvz po31 n1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1379 Page 625
11382 NONLATINALPHABET, so the Dutch Annotators; Junius and Tremellius, as one that stretcheth out a Tent, by the flocks of thy Companions. The Syriack, and the Ethiopick Versions, and the Vulg. Lat. who is also followed by Pagnine, translate it, as one that wandreth, or one that turneth aside. , so the Dutch Annotators; Junius and Tremellius, as one that Stretcheth out a Tent, by the flocks of thy Sodales. The Syriac, and the Ethiopic Versions, and the Vulgar Lat. who is also followed by Pagnine, translate it, as one that wanders, or one that turns aside. , av dt jp n2; np1 cc np1, p-acp pi cst vvz av dt n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f po21 n2. dt np1, cc dt j n2, cc dt np1 np1 r-crq vbz av vvn p-acp j, vvb pn31, c-acp pi cst vvz, cc pi cst vvz av. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1379 Page 625
11383 The Radical word is NONLATINALPHABET, which primarily signifieth to cover, in a secondary sense to wander or turn aside. The Radical word is, which primarily signifies to cover, in a secondary sense to wander or turn aside. dt j n1 vbz, r-crq av-j vvz pc-acp vvi, p-acp dt j n1 p-acp vvb cc vvb av. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1380 Page 625
11385 as you read, Gen. 38. 14. 3. Sorrow, Ezek. 24. 17. So as the sense of the words seemeth to be this. as you read, Gen. 38. 14. 3. Sorrow, Ezekiel 24. 17. So as the sense of the words seems to be this. c-acp pn22 vvb, np1 crd crd crd n1, np1 crd crd av c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 vvz pc-acp vbi d. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1380 Page 625
11386 Why should I that am married to thee, be taken for one not married to thee, Why should I that am married to thee, be taken for one not married to thee, q-crq vmd pns11 cst vbm vvn p-acp pno21, vbb vvn p-acp crd xx vvn p-acp pno21, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1381 Page 625
11387 or for one that goeth on whoring from thee? or for one that is a mourner, through great grief and heaviness? or for one that Goes on whoring from thee? or for one that is a mourner, through great grief and heaviness? cc c-acp pi cst vvz p-acp vvg p-acp pno21? cc c-acp pi cst vbz dt n1, p-acp j n1 cc n1? (52) sermon (DIV2) 1381 Page 625
11388 Or if you take it in the second sense, she plainly hints her aptness to wander without the conduct and guidance of the Lord Jesus Christ, and accordingly she deprecateth it. Or if you take it in the second sense, she plainly hints her aptness to wander without the conduct and guidance of the Lord jesus christ, and accordingly she deprecateth it. cc cs pn22 vvb pn31 p-acp dt ord n1, pns31 av-j n2 po31 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 np1 np1, cc av-vvg pns31 vvz pn31. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1382 Page 625
11389 By wandring or turning aside, must be understood a deviation from the statutes and Commandments of God. By wandering or turning aside, must be understood a deviation from the statutes and commandments of God. p-acp vvg cc vvg av, vmb vbi vvn dt n1 p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f np1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1382 Page 626
11390 By that term [ the flocks of thy Companions ] I told you some understanding Idolaters, some, Hereticks, the Idolater makes his Idol Christs Companion, giving it the same worship that is due to him. By that term [ the flocks of thy Sodales ] I told you Some understanding Idolaters, Some, Heretics, the Idolater makes his Idol Christ Companion, giving it the same worship that is due to him. p-acp d n1 [ dt n2 pp-f po21 n2 ] pns11 vvd pn22 d vvg n2, d, n2, dt n1 vvz po31 n1 npg1 n1, vvg pn31 dt d n1 cst vbz j-jn p-acp pno31. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1382 Page 626
11391 The heretick maketh some creature, his leader, Christs Companion, taking his Instruction from him. The heretic makes Some creature, his leader, Christ Companion, taking his Instruction from him. dt n1 vvz d n1, po31 n1, npg1 n1, vvg po31 n1 p-acp pno31. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1382 Page 626
11392 But I told you I should rather understand it of true Christians, whom the Apostle saith Christ is not ashamed to call Brethren, But I told you I should rather understand it of true Christians, whom the Apostle Says christ is not ashamed to call Brothers, p-acp pns11 vvd pn22 pns11 vmd av-c vvi pn31 pp-f j np1, ro-crq dt n1 vvz np1 vbz xx j pc-acp vvi n2, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1382 Page 626
11393 but yet the former sense being imbraced by grave, and reverend Authors, I shall not pass it over without a few words relating to it. Observe then, but yet the former sense being embraced by grave, and reverend Authors, I shall not pass it over without a few words relating to it. Observe then, cc-acp av dt j n1 vbg vvn p-acp n1, cc j-jn n2, pns11 vmb xx vvi pn31 a-acp p-acp dt d n2 vvg p-acp pn31. vvb av, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1382 Page 626
11394 1. Here are two things which the Spouse seemeth to fear, and so deprecateth, Sin, and Scandal; Sin especially those two great Sins of Idolatry and Heresie. Scandal lest she should be any ways a reproach to the Gospel, 1. Here Are two things which the Spouse seems to Fear, and so deprecateth, since, and Scandal; since especially those two great Sins of Idolatry and Heresy. Scandal lest she should be any ways a reproach to the Gospel, crd av vbr crd n2 r-crq dt n1 vvz pc-acp vvi, cc av vvz, n1, cc n1; n1 av-j d crd j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1. n1 cs pns31 vmd vbi d n2 dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1383 Page 626
11395 and give occasion to any to speak evil of the waies of God, and to reproach the Gospel. and give occasion to any to speak evil of the ways of God, and to reproach the Gospel. cc vvb n1 p-acp d pc-acp vvi j-jn pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, cc pc-acp vvi dt n1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1383 Page 626
11396 2. The Spouse in this reason that she gives for her Petition, doth suggest, that without the influence and support of her Lord, she should never be able in an hour of great temptation, to make straight steps to her feet, 2. The Spouse in this reason that she gives for her Petition, does suggest, that without the influence and support of her Lord, she should never be able in an hour of great temptation, to make straight steps to her feet, crd dt n1 p-acp d n1 cst pns31 vvz p-acp po31 vvb, vdz vvi, cst p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1, pns31 vmd av-x vbi j p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, pc-acp vvi av-j n2 p-acp po31 n2, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1384 Page 626
11397 and to keep her self upright, she should be ready to wander and turn aside. 3. That which the Spouse expresseth, is an earnest desire to be kept from sin, and from scandal: and to keep her self upright, she should be ready to wander and turn aside. 3. That which the Spouse Expresses, is an earnest desire to be kept from since, and from scandal: cc pc-acp vvi po31 n1 av-j, pns31 vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi cc vvi av. crd d r-crq dt n1 vvz, vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1: (52) sermon (DIV2) 1384 Page 626
11398 She doth therefore use this as an Argument to plead with her Lord for his presence and influence, that she might not sin against the Lord, She does Therefore use this as an Argument to plead with her Lord for his presence and influence, that she might not sin against the Lord, pns31 vdz av vvi d c-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, cst pns31 vmd xx vvi p-acp dt n1, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1385 Page 626
11399 nor being overcome with temptations, or swallowed up with grief, become a scandal to her Profession. nor being overcome with temptations, or swallowed up with grief, become a scandal to her Profession. ccx vbg vvn p-acp n2, cc vvd a-acp p-acp n1, vvb dt n1 p-acp po31 n1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1385 Page 626
11400 Here are two things which offer themselves as matter for my Discourse. Here Are two things which offer themselves as matter for my Discourse. av vbr crd n2 r-crq vvb px32 p-acp n1 p-acp po11 n1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1385 Page 626
11401 1. The insufficiency of a. Soul to avoid sin and scandal, without the presence and influence of Christ upon it. 1. The insufficiency of a. Soul to avoid since and scandal, without the presence and influence of christ upon it. crd dt n1 pp-f n1 n1 pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pn31. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1386 Page 626
11402 This the Spouse owneth and acknowledgeth. This the Spouse owneth and acknowledgeth. d dt n1 vvz cc vvz. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1386 Page 626
11403 It is as much as if she should say, Lord, if thou doest not help and assist me in the Noon of my trials and afflictions, It is as much as if she should say, Lord, if thou dost not help and assist me in the Noon of my trials and afflictions, pn31 vbz p-acp d c-acp cs pns31 vmd vvi, n1, cs pns21 vd2 xx vvi cc vvb pno11 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n2 cc n2, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1386 Page 626
11404 if thou dost not shew me, where at such times thou feedest thy flocks, and makest them to rest at Noon, I shall wander, I shall turn aside by the flocks of those that are set up for thy Companions; if thou dost not show me, where At such times thou Feedest thy flocks, and Makest them to rest At Noon, I shall wander, I shall turn aside by the flocks of those that Are Set up for thy Sodales; cs pns21 vd2 xx vvi pno11, c-crq p-acp d n2 pns21 vv2 po21 n2, cc vv2 pno32 p-acp n1 p-acp n1, pns11 vmb vvi, pns11 vmb vvi av p-acp dt n2 pp-f d cst vbr vvn a-acp p-acp po21 n2; (52) sermon (DIV2) 1386 Page 626
11405 I shall go a whoring from thee, and upon that account walk as one covered for shame, amongst those who are thy People. I shall go a whoring from thee, and upon that account walk as one covered for shame, among those who Are thy People. pns11 vmb vvi dt vvg p-acp pno21, cc p-acp d n1 vvi p-acp crd vvn p-acp n1, p-acp d r-crq vbr po21 n1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1386 Page 626
11406 But this is a subject which I have before handled, when I discoursed upon those words; But this is a Subject which I have before handled, when I discoursed upon those words; p-acp d vbz dt n-jn r-crq pns11 vhb a-acp vvn, c-crq pns11 vvd p-acp d n2; (52) sermon (DIV2) 1386 Page 626
11407 Draw me, and we will run after thee. Draw me, and we will run After thee. vvb pno11, cc pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno21. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1386 Page 626
11408 2. The second thing is, The two great objects of a believing Soul's fear, are sin and scandal. Why should I wander, 2. The second thing is, The two great objects of a believing Soul's Fear, Are since and scandal. Why should I wander, crd dt ord n1 vbz, dt crd j n2 pp-f dt j-vvg ng1 n1, vbr n1 cc n1. q-crq vmd pns11 vvi, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1387 Page 626
11409 or turn aside, or walk as one covered for shame, like an Harlot? All these senses speak her fear of sin. or turn aside, or walk as one covered for shame, like an Harlot? All these Senses speak her Fear of since. cc vvb av, cc vvi c-acp pi vvn p-acp n1, av-j dt n1? av-d d n2 vvi po31 n1 pp-f n1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1387 Page 627
11410 Or, why should I walk as a mourner, covered and dejected? or as an unbeliever, one that is not married to thee? Those senses of the words express her fear of scandal. Or, why should I walk as a mourner, covered and dejected? or as an unbeliever, one that is not married to thee? Those Senses of the words express her Fear of scandal. cc, q-crq vmd pns11 vvi p-acp dt n1, vvn cc j-vvn? cc p-acp dt n1, pi cst vbz xx vvn p-acp pno21? d n2 pp-f dt n2 vvb po31 n1 pp-f n1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1387 Page 627
11411 Prop. That sin, and Scandal are the two great objects, of the believing Souls fear. What sin is I need not spend many Words to tell you. Prop. That since, and Scandal Are the two great objects, of the believing Souls Fear. What since is I need not spend many Words to tell you. np1 cst n1, cc n1 vbr dt crd j n2, pp-f dt j-vvg n2 vvb. q-crq n1 vbz pns11 vvb xx vvi d n2 pc-acp vvi pn22. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1388 Page 627
11412 The Apostle gives you the full notion of it when he calleth it NONLATINALPHABET, A Non-conformity to the divine law, which notion comprehendeth original sin, which lyeth in the absence of the divine Image, The Apostle gives you the full notion of it when he calls it, A Nonconformity to the divine law, which notion comprehendeth original since, which lies in the absence of the divine Image, dt n1 vvz pn22 dt j n1 pp-f pn31 c-crq pns31 vvz pn31, dt n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, r-crq n1 vvz j-jn n1, r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1389 Page 627
11413 and the ill complexion of the Soul resulting from it, and actual sin, which is well described by Augustine to be, every thought, Word, and deed which is contrary to the holy Law of God. and the ill complexion of the Soul resulting from it, and actual since, which is well described by Augustine to be, every Thought, Word, and deed which is contrary to the holy Law of God. cc dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1 vvg p-acp pn31, cc j n1, r-crq vbz av vvn p-acp np1 pc-acp vbi, d n1, n1, cc n1 r-crq vbz j-jn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1389 Page 627
11414 Sin is often in Scripture set out under the notion of erring, wandring, going astray, since is often in Scripture Set out under the notion of erring, wandering, going astray, n1 vbz av p-acp n1 vvd av p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg, j-vvg, vvg av, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1389 Page 627
11415 and that dependeth upon another Metaphor we often meet with in Scripture, comparing a course of holiness unto a way, with relation to which sin (which is a deviation from holiness) is expressed by the notions of erring, wandering, going astray, turning aside, &c. The Precepts of God are expressed also under the notion of a rule and a guide; and that dependeth upon Another Metaphor we often meet with in Scripture, comparing a course of holiness unto a Way, with Relation to which sin (which is a deviation from holiness) is expressed by the notions of erring, wandering, going astray, turning aside, etc. The Precepts of God Are expressed also under the notion of a Rule and a guide; cc d vvz p-acp j-jn n1 pns12 av vvi p-acp p-acp n1, vvg dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp n1 p-acp r-crq vvb (r-crq vbz dt n1 p-acp n1) vbz vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f vvg, vvg, vvg av, vvg av, av dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr vvn av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc dt n1; (52) sermon (DIV2) 1389 Page 627
11416 hence sin is called a crooked way. Now all sin is the object of the believers fear but not all alike. hence since is called a crooked Way. Now all since is the Object of the believers Fear but not all alike. av n1 vbz vvn dt j n1. av d n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n2 vvb cc-acp xx d av. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1389 Page 627
11417 For as there is a difference in the guilt of sin, so there will be a difference in the Souls fear, it will most tremble at those sins which render it most obnoxious to the wrath of God, of which nature Idolatry is; and indeed the guilt of it much lyeth here, that in that sin the creature is made the companion of God, For as there is a difference in the guilt of since, so there will be a difference in the Souls Fear, it will most tremble At those Sins which render it most obnoxious to the wrath of God, of which nature Idolatry is; and indeed the guilt of it much lies Here, that in that since the creature is made the Companion of God, p-acp a-acp pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, av pc-acp vmb vbi dt n1 p-acp dt n2 vvb, pn31 vmb av-ds vvi p-acp d n2 r-crq vvb pn31 av-ds j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pp-f r-crq n1 n1 vbz; cc av dt n1 pp-f pn31 av-d vvz av, cst p-acp d n1 dt n1 vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f np1, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1389 Page 627
11418 and the Worship due unto God alone is either given unto it or shared betwixt God and it. and the Worship due unto God alone is either given unto it or shared betwixt God and it. cc dt n1 j-jn p-acp np1 av-j vbz d vvn p-acp pn31 cc vvn p-acp np1 cc pn31. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1389 Page 627
11419 The notion of Scandal is not so obvious, I shall therefore inlarge a little in my discourse on that. The notion of Scandal is not so obvious, I shall Therefore enlarge a little in my discourse on that. dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz xx av j, pns11 vmb av vvi dt j p-acp po11 n1 p-acp d. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1389 Page 627
11420 The Words Scandal and Scandalize are hardly found in any Prophane Authors; the Scripture therefore must open that term to us. The Words Scandal and Scandalise Are hardly found in any Profane Authors; the Scripture Therefore must open that term to us. dt n2 n1 cc vvi vbr av vvn p-acp d j n2; dt n1 av vmb vvi d n1 p-acp pno12. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1389 Page 627
11421 A Scandal properly and strictly, is something laid in a mans way at which one is prone to stumble, A Scandal properly and strictly, is something laid in a men Way At which one is prove to Stumble, dt n1 av-j cc av-j, vbz pi vvn p-acp dt ng1 n1 p-acp r-crq pi vbz j pc-acp vvi, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1389 Page 627
11422 and fall, the Word which the Septuagint translate by this Word we translate a stumbling block, Levit. 19. 14. Thou shalt not put a stumbling block before the blind. and fallen, the Word which the septuagint translate by this Word we translate a stumbling block, Levit. 19. 14. Thou shalt not put a stumbling block before the blind. cc vvi, dt n1 r-crq dt n1 vvb p-acp d n1 pns12 vvb dt j-vvg n1, np1 crd crd pns21 vm2 xx vvi dt j-vvg n1 p-acp dt j. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1389 Page 627
11423 The Hebrew Word is by our translators rendred offence, 1 Sam. 25. 31. This is all we can get from the Etymology of the Word, it signifies any thing at which another stumbles, The Hebrew Word is by our translators rendered offence, 1 Sam. 25. 31. This is all we can get from the Etymology of the Word, it signifies any thing At which Another stumbles, dt njp np1 vbz p-acp po12 n2 vvn n1, crd np1 crd crd d vbz d pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pn31 vvz d n1 p-acp r-crq j-jn vvz, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1389 Page 627
11424 and falls, thence it is applyed to such things as are to others occasions of sin which is the stumbling, and falling of the Soul; and falls, thence it is applied to such things as Are to Others occasions of since which is the stumbling, and falling of the Soul; cc vvz, av pn31 vbz vvd p-acp d n2 c-acp vbr p-acp n2-jn n2 pp-f n1 r-crq vbz dt j-vvg, cc vvg pp-f dt n1; (52) sermon (DIV2) 1389 Page 627
11425 so Aquinas I think rightly describeth Scandals to be any Words, or actions of ours by which others have an occasion of ruin; so Aquinas I think rightly Describeth Scandals to be any Words, or actions of ours by which Others have an occasion of ruin; av np1 pns11 vvb av-jn vvz n2 pc-acp vbi d n2, cc n2 pp-f png12 p-acp q-crq n2-jn vhb dt n1 pp-f n1; (52) sermon (DIV2) 1389 Page 627
11426 That is sinning which is the Spiritual ruin of a man, or woman. In this sense man only can be Scandalized, he cannot be tempted to evil. That is sinning which is the Spiritual ruin of a man, or woman. In this sense man only can be Scandalized, he cannot be tempted to evil. cst vbz vvg r-crq vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, cc n1. p-acp d n1 n1 av-j vmb vbi vvn, pns31 vmbx vbi vvn p-acp j-jn. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1389 Page 628
11427 But two wayes a Scandal may reflect upon God. But two ways a Scandal may reflect upon God. p-acp crd n2 dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp np1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1389 Page 628
11428 1. As by our carriages his glory may be prejudiced amongst men, his name blasphemed, his wayes reproached, 1. As by our carriages his glory may be prejudiced among men, his name blasphemed, his ways reproached, crd p-acp p-acp po12 n2 po31 n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n2, po31 n1 vvn, po31 n2 vvn, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1390 Page 628
11429 and these actions which produce such effects we call Scandals. 2. As others by our carriages may be induced to sin against God. and these actions which produce such effects we call Scandals. 2. As Others by our carriages may be induced to since against God. cc d n2 r-crq vvb d n2 pns12 vvb n2. crd p-acp n2-jn p-acp po12 n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1 p-acp np1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1390 Page 628
11430 So that Scandals may be committed two wayes. So that Scandals may be committed two ways. av d n2 vmb vbi vvn crd n2. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1391 Page 628
11431 When we so behave our selves as we cause the Master which we serve, the Gospel which we profess, When we so behave our selves as we cause the Master which we serve, the Gospel which we profess, c-crq pns12 av vvi po12 n2 c-acp pns12 vvb dt n1 r-crq pns12 vvb, dt n1 r-crq pns12 vvb, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1391 Page 628
11432 or the way wherein we walk to be evil spoken of; or that others by our example are inticed to sin. or the Way wherein we walk to be evil spoken of; or that Others by our Exampl Are enticed to since. cc dt n1 c-crq pns12 vvb pc-acp vbi j-jn vvn pp-f; cc d n2-jn p-acp po12 n1 vbr vvn p-acp n1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1391 Page 628
11433 Scandals are ordinarily divided, into such as are not only taken but given also: and such as are meerly taken but not given. Scandals Are ordinarily divided, into such as Are not only taken but given also: and such as Are merely taken but not given. n2 vbr av-j vvn, p-acp d c-acp vbr xx av-j vvn cc-acp vvn av: cc d c-acp vbr av-j vvn cc-acp xx vvn. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1391 Page 628
11434 1. The latter is what is called Seandalum Pharisaeorum. The scandal of the Pharisees because they were so offended at our Saviour. 1. The latter is what is called Seandalum Pharisees. The scandal of the Pharisees Because they were so offended At our Saviour. crd dt d vbz q-crq vbz vvn fw-la np1. dt n1 pp-f dt np1 c-acp pns32 vbdr av vvn p-acp po12 n1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1392 Page 628
11435 This is when men are offended at us and speak evil of us or of the wayes of God for our sake, This is when men Are offended At us and speak evil of us or of the ways of God for our sake, d vbz c-crq n2 vbr vvn p-acp pno12 cc vvb j-jn pp-f pno12 cc pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp po12 n1, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1392 Page 628
11436 though we do nothing but what is our duty, and we must not omit for the offence of any Persons. though we do nothing but what is our duty, and we must not omit for the offence of any Persons. cs pns12 vdb pix cc-acp r-crq vbz po12 n1, cc pns12 vmb xx vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1392 Page 628
11437 These are now only passive Scandals, Scandals taken, and not given, and the guilt lyeth not upon those who do the actions but upon those who are troubled that others are more righteous then they, These Are now only passive Scandals, Scandals taken, and not given, and the guilt lies not upon those who do the actions but upon those who Are troubled that Others Are more righteous then they, d vbr av av-j j n2, n2 vvn, cc xx vvn, cc dt n1 vvz xx p-acp d r-crq vdb dt n2 cc-acp p-acp d r-crq vbr vvn d n2-jn vbr av-dc j cs pns32, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1392 Page 628
11438 and will do what they judge God requireth of them, without regard to the pleasing or displeasing of any. and will do what they judge God requires of them, without regard to the pleasing or displeasing of any. cc vmb vdi r-crq pns32 vvb np1 vvz pp-f pno32, p-acp n1 p-acp dt j-vvg cc vvg pp-f d. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1392 Page 628
11439 These are not the Scandals which a good man feareth. These Are not the Scandals which a good man fears. d vbr xx dt n2 r-crq dt j n1 vvz. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1392 Page 628
11440 2. But then there is an active Scandal or a Scandal given, and this may be two wayes. 2. But then there is an active Scandal or a Scandal given, and this may be two ways. crd p-acp av pc-acp vbz dt j n1 cc dt n1 vvn, cc d vmb vbi crd n2. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1393 Page 628
11441 1. By any open sinful actions. 1. By any open sinful actions. crd p-acp d j j n2. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1394 Page 628
11442 Thus we call open sinning Scandalous sinning. Because it giveth a just offence to all good People, Thus we call open sinning Scandalous sinning. Because it gives a just offence to all good People, av pns12 vvb av-j vvg j vvg. p-acp pn31 vvz dt j n1 p-acp d j n1, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1394 Page 628
11443 and because it of its own nature tendeth to cause the name of God to be blasphemed, and Because it of its own nature tendeth to cause the name of God to be blasphemed, cc c-acp pn31 pp-f po31 d n1 vvz pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vbi vvn, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1394 Page 628
11444 and the Gospel, and wayes of God to be reproached, and evil spoken of, and is an inducement to others also to sin against God. and the Gospel, and ways of God to be reproached, and evil spoken of, and is an inducement to Others also to sin against God. cc dt n1, cc n2 pp-f np1 pc-acp vbi vvn, cc n-jn vvn pp-f, cc vbz dt n1 p-acp n2-jn av pc-acp vvi p-acp np1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1394 Page 628
11445 2. It is also committed by an ill use of our liberty, in things where Gods Law hath left us our liberty, 2. It is also committed by an ill use of our liberty, in things where God's Law hath left us our liberty, crd pn31 vbz av vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f po12 n1, p-acp n2 c-crq ng1 n1 vhz vvn pno12 po12 n1, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1395 Page 628
11446 when we will do actions, which although we think we may do, yet others think are unlawful, when we will do actions, which although we think we may do, yet Others think Are unlawful, c-crq pns12 vmb vdi n2, r-crq cs pns12 vvb pns12 vmb vdi, av n2-jn vvb vbr j, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1395 Page 628
11447 and our doing of them may either cause them that have another opinion to reproach us and our profession, and our doing of them may either cause them that have Another opinion to reproach us and our profession, cc po12 vdg pp-f pno32 vmb av-d vvi pno32 cst vhb j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 cc po12 n1, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1395 Page 628
11448 or induce them doubting concerning the lawfulness of them, yet to do them because they see us whom they look upon as stronger, doing of them, or induce them doubting Concerning the lawfulness of them, yet to do them Because they see us whom they look upon as Stronger, doing of them, cc vvi pno32 vvg vvg dt n1 pp-f pno32, av pc-acp vdi pno32 c-acp pns32 vvb pno12 r-crq pns32 vvb p-acp p-acp jc, vdg pp-f pno32, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1395 Page 628
11449 thus we abuse our liberty by chusing that action by which our Brother is offended, grieved or made weak, thus we abuse our liberty by choosing that actium by which our Brother is offended, grieved or made weak, av pns12 vvb po12 n1 p-acp vvg d n1 p-acp r-crq po12 n1 vbz vvn, j-vvn cc vvd j, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1395 Page 628
11450 now these Scandals are such as next to our personal plain sinnings ought to be the object of all good Christians fear. now these Scandals Are such as next to our personal plain sinnings ought to be the Object of all good Christians Fear. av d n2 vbr d c-acp ord pc-acp po12 j j n2 vmd pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f d j np1 n1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1395 Page 629
11451 I must confess as to these last mentioned Scandals, by actions, in which I judge God hath left me in his Law a full and perfect liberty, I must confess as to these last mentioned Scandals, by actions, in which I judge God hath left me in his Law a full and perfect liberty, pns11 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp d ord vvd n2, p-acp n2, p-acp r-crq pns11 vvb np1 vhz vvn pno11 p-acp po31 n1 dt j cc j n1, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1396 Page 629
11452 but others have not the same apprehensions so as my taking one part may cause in other Christians, hard thoughts or hard speeches concerning me. but Others have not the same apprehensions so as my taking one part may cause in other Christians, hard thoughts or hard Speeches Concerning me. cc-acp n2-jn vhb xx dt d n2 av p-acp po11 n-vvg crd n1 vmb vvi p-acp j-jn np1, j n2 cc j n2 vvg pno11. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1396 Page 629
11453 Or if not so, yet my example may induce them though they doubt, yet to adventure upon the same actions, Or if not so, yet my Exampl may induce them though they doubt, yet to adventure upon the same actions, cc cs xx av, av po11 n1 vmb vvi pno32 cs pns32 vvb, av pc-acp vvi p-acp dt d n2, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1396 Page 629
11454 and sin against God, (for he that doubteth is damned if he eateth, that which another who doubteth not may freely eat.) I say as to such Scandals there is a very hard question in Divinity, viz. what is a Christians duty, suppose him pressed by a Superiours command on the one side, and since against God, (for he that doubteth is damned if he Eateth, that which Another who doubteth not may freely eat.) I say as to such Scandals there is a very hard question in Divinity, viz. what is a Christians duty, suppose him pressed by a Superiors command on the one side, cc n1 p-acp np1, (c-acp pns31 cst vvz vbz j-vvn cs pns31 vvz, cst r-crq j-jn r-crq vvz xx n1 av-j vvi.) pns11 vvb a-acp p-acp d n2 pc-acp vbz dt j j n1 p-acp n1, n1 r-crq vbz dt njpg2 n1, vvb pno31 vvn p-acp dt n2-jn vvb p-acp dt crd n1, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1396 Page 629
11455 if he doth not do it he disobeyeth his Superiours in a thing which he confesseth not to be forbidden by the Word God, if he does not do it he disobeyeth his Superiors in a thing which he Confesses not to be forbidden by the Word God, cs pns31 vdz xx vdi pn31 pns31 vvz po31 n2-jn p-acp dt n1 r-crq pns31 vvz xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 np1, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1396 Page 629
11456 and so seemeth to sin against the Precept of obedience to them. and so seems to sin against the Precept of Obedience to them. cc av vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1396 Page 629
11457 On the other side he seeth, that if he doth the thing, he shall not onely grieve many good Christians who think the thing lawful, On the other side he sees, that if he does the thing, he shall not only grieve many good Christians who think the thing lawful, p-acp dt j-jn n1 pns31 vvz, cst cs pns31 vdz dt n1, pns31 vmb xx av-j vvi d j np1 r-crq vvb dt n1 j, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1396 Page 629
11458 but possibly cause them to intertain hard thoughts of him, or to speak hardly of him: but possibly cause them to entertain hard thoughts of him, or to speak hardly of him: cc-acp av-j vvi pno32 p-acp n1 j n2 pp-f pno31, cc pc-acp vvi av pp-f pno31: (52) sermon (DIV2) 1396 Page 629
11459 or if not so, yet (which is worse) to do the same thing though they doubt of the lawfulness. or if not so, yet (which is Worse) to do the same thing though they doubt of the lawfulness. cc cs xx av, av (r-crq vbz av-jc) pc-acp vdi dt d n1 c-acp pns32 vvb pp-f dt n1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1396 Page 629
11460 Nay further it may be that the command of Superiors in the case may be attended with penalties which may ruin a man & his family. Nay further it may be that the command of Superiors in the case may be attended with penalties which may ruin a man & his family. uh-x av-jc pn31 vmb vbi d dt n1 pp-f n2-jn p-acp dt n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n2 r-crq vmb vvi dt n1 cc po31 n1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1396 Page 629
11461 What is to be done here is an hard case: What is to be done Here is an hard case: q-crq vbz pc-acp vbi vdn av vbz dt j n1: (52) sermon (DIV2) 1396 Page 629
11462 That it is not our duty to obey Superiours in all things is out of question: That it is not our duty to obey Superiors in all things is out of question: cst pn31 vbz xx po12 n1 p-acp vvb n2-jn p-acp d n2 vbz av pp-f n1: (52) sermon (DIV2) 1396 Page 629
11463 that we ought to obey them in things of which we are strongly persuaded that they are unlawful, that we ought to obey them in things of which we Are strongly persuaded that they Are unlawful, cst pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n2 pp-f r-crq pns12 vbr av-j vvn cst pns32 vbr j, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1396 Page 629
11464 whether they be so or no, is what no weighed Divine will say; whether this be not, though not Originally, yet with respect to circumstances a thing unlawful, whither they be so or no, is what not weighed Divine will say; whither this be not, though not Originally, yet with respect to Circumstances a thing unlawful, cs pns32 vbb av cc uh-dx, vbz q-crq xx vvn j-jn vmb vvi; cs d vbb xx, cs xx av-j, av p-acp n1 p-acp n2 dt n1 j, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1396 Page 629
11465 so as it is not just matter of a Superiours Precept, that is the question. On the other side: so as it is not just matter of a Superiors Precept, that is the question. On the other side: av c-acp pn31 vbz xx j n1 pp-f dt n2-jn n1, cst vbz dt n1. p-acp dt j-jn n1: (52) sermon (DIV2) 1396 Page 629
11466 That St. Paul said he would never eat flesh while the World stood rather then make his brother to offend, 1 Cor. 8. 13. I observe, St. Paul doth not say I will eat no meat, but no flesh while the World standeth; That Saint Paul said he would never eat Flesh while the World stood rather then make his brother to offend, 1 Cor. 8. 13. I observe, Saint Paul does not say I will eat no meat, but no Flesh while the World Stands; cst n1 np1 vvd pns31 vmd av vvb n1 cs dt n1 vvd av-c cs vvi po31 n1 pc-acp vvi, crd np1 crd crd pns11 vvb, n1 np1 vdz xx vvi pns11 vmb vvi dx n1, p-acp dx n1 cs dt n1 vvz; (52) sermon (DIV2) 1396 Page 629
11467 flesh is but one Species of meat, he might eat other things, and support his life. Flesh is but one Species of meat, he might eat other things, and support his life. n1 vbz p-acp crd n2 pp-f n1, pns31 vmd vvi j-jn n2, cc vvi po31 n1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1396 Page 629
11468 And as to that Species of meat, it must doubtless be restrained by the former discourse: And as to that Species of meat, it must doubtless be restrained by the former discourse: cc c-acp p-acp d n2 pp-f n1, pn31 vmb av-j vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1: (52) sermon (DIV2) 1396 Page 629
11469 which is of meat that had been set before Idols: which is of meat that had been Set before Idols: r-crq vbz pp-f n1 cst vhd vbn vvn p-acp n2: (52) sermon (DIV2) 1396 Page 629
11470 This he determines unlawful, 1 Cor. 20. doubtless it is unlawful for a man to starve himself rather then offend his Brother. This he determines unlawful, 1 Cor. 20. doubtless it is unlawful for a man to starve himself rather then offend his Brother. d pns31 vvz j, crd np1 crd av-j pn31 vbz j p-acp dt n1 p-acp vvb px31 av-c cs vvi po31 n1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1396 Page 629
11471 St. Paul speaks of a thing if not unlawful, yet as to which he was at a full liberty; Saint Paul speaks of a thing if not unlawful, yet as to which he was At a full liberty; n1 np1 vvz pp-f dt n1 cs xx j, av c-acp p-acp r-crq pns31 vbds p-acp dt j n1; (52) sermon (DIV2) 1396 Page 629
11472 he could forbear it without any remarkable prejudice to himself. he could forbear it without any remarkable prejudice to himself. pns31 vmd vvi pn31 p-acp d j n1 p-acp px31. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1396 Page 630
11473 Besides, the Scandal in the case is but a contingency, he is not sure his Brother will be made to offend by his example or action. The case is a very hard case, Beside, the Scandal in the case is but a contingency, he is not sure his Brother will be made to offend by his Exampl or actium. The case is a very hard case, p-acp, dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vbz p-acp dt n1, pns31 vbz xx j po31 n1 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1 cc n1. dt n1 vbz dt av j n1, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1396 Page 630
11474 but I shall spend no more Words about it, that being not the Scandal which cometh within the compass of my text: but I shall spend no more Words about it, that being not the Scandal which comes within the compass of my text: cc-acp pns11 vmb vvi av-dx dc n2 p-acp pn31, cst vbg xx dt n1 r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n1: (52) sermon (DIV2) 1396 Page 630
11475 But either such Scandal as ariseth from actions plainly sinful, or at least actions, that have no such circumstances. But either such Scandal as arises from actions plainly sinful, or At least actions, that have no such Circumstances. cc-acp d d n1 c-acp vvz p-acp n2 av-j j, cc p-acp ds n2, cst vhb dx d n2. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1396 Page 630
11476 Whether we interpret covered, as an harlot was covered, or as a mourner was covered, both such Scandals are the just fears of all good Christians. Whither we interpret covered, as an harlot was covered, or as a mourner was covered, both such Scandals Are the just fears of all good Christians. cs pns12 vvb vvn, p-acp dt n1 vbds vvn, cc p-acp dt n1 vbds vvn, d d n2 vbr dt j n2 pp-f d j np1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1396 Page 630
11477 1. Sin is the object of every good Christians fear upon many accounts. 1. since is the Object of every good Christians Fear upon many accounts. crd n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f d j np1 vvi p-acp d n2. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1397 Page 630
11478 As it defileth the Soul and taketh away its beauty, and comeliness, as it rendereth the Soul guilty and obnoxious to the wrath of God: As it Defileth the Soul and Takes away its beauty, and comeliness, as it rendereth the Soul guilty and obnoxious to the wrath of God: p-acp pn31 vvz dt n1 cc vvz av po31 n1, cc n1, c-acp pn31 vvz dt n1 j cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (52) sermon (DIV2) 1397 Page 630
11479 As it Spoileth the Souls peace, & causeth sour reflections of conscience. As it Spoileth the Souls peace, & Causes sour reflections of conscience. c-acp pn31 vvz dt n2 n1, cc vvz j n2 pp-f n1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1397 Page 630
11501 God makes it a mark of hatred of our Brother, not to reprove him, nor to suffer sin upon him; God makes it a mark of hatred of our Brother, not to reprove him, nor to suffer since upon him; np1 vvz pn31 dt n1 pp-f n1 pp-f po12 n1, xx pc-acp vvi pno31, ccx pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno31; (52) sermon (DIV2) 1400 Page 631
11480 As it hazardeth the Souls Salvation. As indeed it is the cause of that evil, all that evil that can befall a man, especially considering that every good Christian knoweth this, As it hazardeth the Souls Salvation. As indeed it is the cause of that evil, all that evil that can befall a man, especially considering that every good Christian Knoweth this, p-acp pn31 vvz dt n2 n1. c-acp av pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f d n-jn, d cst n-jn cst vmb vvi dt n1, av-j vvg cst d j njp vvz d, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1397 Page 630
11481 and in one degree or other hath felt it so as it needeth no more then its own former experience to confirm it, and in one degree or other hath felt it so as it needs no more then its own former experience to confirm it, cc p-acp crd n1 cc n-jn vhz vvn pn31 av c-acp pn31 vvz av-dx dc cs po31 d j n1 pc-acp vvi pn31, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1397 Page 630
11482 and can have no fruit, no pleasure, in those things for which it hath formerly so trembled, and can have no fruit, no pleasure, in those things for which it hath formerly so trembled, cc vmb vhi dx n1, dx n1, p-acp d n2 p-acp r-crq pn31 vhz av-j av vvn, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1397 Page 630
11483 and of which it hath been, and is still ashamed. and of which it hath been, and is still ashamed. cc pp-f r-crq pn31 vhz vbn, cc vbz av j. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1397 Page 630
11484 He that loves the Lord hateth evil, Psal. 97. 10. David hated the works of them that turned aside, Psal. 101. 3. Now whatsoever is the object of our hatred when it cometh near us, He that loves the Lord hates evil, Psalm 97. 10. David hated the works of them that turned aside, Psalm 101. 3. Now whatsoever is the Object of our hatred when it comes near us, pns31 cst vvz dt n1 vvz j-jn, np1 crd crd np1 vvd dt n2 pp-f pno32 cst vvd av, np1 crd crd av r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 c-crq pn31 vvz av-j pno12, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1397 Page 630
11485 and we see a probability of being surprized with it we naturally fear. and we see a probability of being surprised with it we naturally Fear. cc pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f vbg vvn p-acp pn31 pns12 av-j vvb. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1397 Page 630
11486 2. As to scandal: If it be given by any sinful action of ours, it is doubtless sin, 2. As to scandal: If it be given by any sinful actium of ours, it is doubtless since, crd p-acp p-acp n1: cs pn31 vbb vvn p-acp d j n1 pp-f png12, pn31 vbz av-j n1, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1398 Page 630
11487 and to be feared equally with any other sin, it being but the aggravation of a sinful act. and to be feared equally with any other since, it being but the aggravation of a sinful act. cc pc-acp vbi vvn av-jn p-acp d j-jn n1, pn31 vbg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1398 Page 630
11488 The case is also the same, if it be caused through an ill use of our liberty, in a case where we have a perfect liberty, though the act be not in it self sinful, The case is also the same, if it be caused through an ill use of our liberty, in a case where we have a perfect liberty, though the act be not in it self sinful, dt n1 vbz av dt d, cs pn31 vbb vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f po12 n1, p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns12 vhb dt j n1, cs dt n1 vbb xx p-acp pn31 n1 j, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1398 Page 630
11489 yet the circumstance makes it so. yet the circumstance makes it so. av dt n1 vvz pn31 av. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1398 Page 630
11490 The reason is, because in things of an indifferent nature we are tied up to general Rules, The reason is, Because in things of an indifferent nature we Are tied up to general Rules, dt n1 vbz, c-acp p-acp n2 pp-f dt j n1 pns12 vbr vvn a-acp p-acp j n2, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1398 Page 630
11491 and are obliged to do that which shall be most, 1. For the glory of God. and Are obliged to do that which shall be most, 1. For the glory of God. cc vbr vvn pc-acp vdi d r-crq vmb vbi ds, crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1398 Page 630
11492 2. For the good of others. 3. Which will give least offence to Jew or Gentile. 2. For the good of Others. 3. Which will give least offence to Jew or Gentile. crd p-acp dt j pp-f n2-jn. crd r-crq vmb vvi ds n1 p-acp np1 cc j. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1398 Page 630
11493 Those golden Rules given us by the Apostle, in 1 Cor. 10. 31, 32, 33. There are three great Reasons why every good Christian will as much fear scandal, as any other more plain downright sinning. Those golden Rules given us by the Apostle, in 1 Cor. 10. 31, 32, 33. There Are three great Reasons why every good Christian will as much Fear scandal, as any other more plain downright sinning. d j n2 vvn pno12 p-acp dt n1, p-acp crd np1 crd crd, crd, crd pc-acp vbr crd j n2 c-crq d j njp vmb p-acp d n1 n1, p-acp d n-jn av-dc j av-j vvg. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1398 Page 630
11494 1. The concern of the glory of God; 1. The concern of the glory of God; crd dt vvb pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1; (52) sermon (DIV2) 1399 Page 630
11495 that is an end we must aim at in all our actions, whether Natural, Moral, or Religious. The glory of God is as much prejudiced by the sin of another, as by my own sin; that is an end we must aim At in all our actions, whither Natural, Moral, or Religious. The glory of God is as much prejudiced by the since of Another, as by my own since; cst vbz dt n1 pns12 vmb vvi p-acp p-acp d po12 n2, cs j, j, cc j. dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz p-acp av-d vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn, c-acp p-acp po11 d n1; (52) sermon (DIV2) 1399 Page 630
11496 so that in all scandals the honour of God is wounded two waies; so that in all scandals the honour of God is wounded two ways; av cst p-acp d n2 dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn crd n2; (52) sermon (DIV2) 1399 Page 631
11497 1. By my own sin, who ought not so to have used the liberty which his Word left me. 2. By the others sinning occasioned by my sin. 1. By my own since, who ought not so to have used the liberty which his Word left me. 2. By the Others sinning occasioned by my since. crd p-acp po11 d n1, r-crq vmd xx av pc-acp vhi vvn dt n1 r-crq po31 n1 vvd pno11. crd p-acp dt n2-jn vvg vvn p-acp po11 n1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1399 Page 631
11498 David 's Eyes ran down with Rivers of water, because others did not keep the Law of God. David is Eyes ran down with rivers of water, Because Others did not keep the Law of God. np1 vbz n2 vvd a-acp p-acp n2 pp-f n1, c-acp n2-jn vdd xx vvi dt n1 pp-f np1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1399 Page 631
11499 2. The concern of his Brothers Soul, which is destroyed by his sin. 2. The concern of his Brother's Soul, which is destroyed by his since. crd dt vvb pp-f po31 ng1 n1, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp po31 n1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1400 Page 631
11500 For thy meat (saith the Apostle) destroy not thy Brother, for whom Christ died. For thy meat (Says the Apostle) destroy not thy Brother, for whom christ died. p-acp po21 n1 (vvz dt n1) vvb xx po21 n1, p-acp ro-crq np1 vvd. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1400 Page 631
11523 nay, it may be think them their duty. nay, it may be think them their duty. uh-x, pn31 vmb vbi vvb pno32 po32 n1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1402 Page 632
11502 how much greater hatred must it speak in us to give him Exemplum malae rei aedificantes in gehennam (as Tertullian somewhere describes scandal) to set him an example contributing to his destruction. how much greater hatred must it speak in us to give him Exemplum Malae rei aedificantes in gehennam (as Tertullian somewhere describes scandal) to Set him an Exampl contributing to his destruction. c-crq d jc n1 vmb pn31 vvi p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi pno31 np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la p-acp fw-la (c-acp np1 av vvz n1) pc-acp vvi pno31 dt n1 vvg p-acp po31 n1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1400 Page 631
11503 Love will not lay a stumbling block in the path of the blind. Love will not lay a stumbling block in the path of the blind. n1 vmb xx vvi dt j-vvg n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1400 Page 631
11504 How can any man say, he loveth his Brother, that doth not not lay a stumbling block before his Brother, to make his body to stumble and fall, How can any man say, he loves his Brother, that does not not lay a stumbling block before his Brother, to make his body to Stumble and fallen, q-crq vmb d n1 vvb, pns31 vvz po31 n1, cst vdz xx xx vvb dt j-vvg n1 p-acp po31 n1, pc-acp vvi po31 n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1400 Page 631
11505 but to make his Soul to fall? but to make his Soul to fallen? cc-acp pc-acp vvi po31 n1 pc-acp vvi? (52) sermon (DIV2) 1400 Page 631
11506 3. The concern of the peace and quietness of his own Soul is in it too. 3. The concern of the peace and quietness of his own Soul is in it too. crd dt vvb pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 d n1 vbz p-acp pn31 av. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1401 Page 631
11507 He that is of any tenderness of Conscience, will find no peace in the doing of any thing which reflecteth any dishonour upon God, He that is of any tenderness of Conscience, will find no peace in the doing of any thing which reflecteth any dishonour upon God, pns31 cst vbz pp-f d n1 pp-f n1, vmb vvi dx n1 p-acp dt vdg pp-f d n1 r-crq vvz d n1 p-acp np1, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1401 Page 631
11508 or tendeth to destroy his Brother for whom Christ died. or tendeth to destroy his Brother for whom christ died. cc vvz pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp ro-crq np1 vvd. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1401 Page 631
11509 We may learn from hence, that the fear of sin and scandal, are no ill signs in any Souls in whom they are found. We may Learn from hence, that the Fear of since and scandal, Are not ill Signs in any Souls in whom they Are found. pns12 vmb vvi p-acp av, cst dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, vbr xx j-jn n2 p-acp d n2 p-acp ro-crq pns32 vbr vvn. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1402 Page 631
11510 It is a noble •nd Divine temper to be afraid of sinning against God. It is a noble •nd Divine temper to be afraid of sinning against God. pn31 vbz dt j n1 j-jn n1 pc-acp vbi j pp-f vvg p-acp np1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1402 Page 631
11511 The best of men in the Old Testament are ordinarily described under the notion of men fearing God. No man can fear God but the man that feareth sin; The best of men in the Old Testament Are ordinarily described under the notion of men fearing God. No man can Fear God but the man that fears since; dt js pp-f n2 p-acp dt j n1 vbr av-jn vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 vvg np1. dx n1 vmb vvi np1 p-acp dt n1 cst vvz n1; (52) sermon (DIV2) 1402 Page 631
11512 whether he feareth the Lord, and his power, and greatness, with a more servile fear, whither he fears the Lord, and his power, and greatness, with a more servile Fear, cs pns31 vvz dt n1, cc po31 n1, cc n1, p-acp dt av-dc j n1, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1402 Page 631
11513 or feareth the Lord and his goodness, which is a more filial and ingenuous fear, one of the first fruits, or fears the Lord and his Goodness, which is a more filial and ingenuous Fear, one of the First fruits, cc vvz dt n1 cc po31 n1, r-crq vbz dt av-dc j cc j n1, crd pp-f dt ord n2, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1402 Page 631
11514 or prime evidences of it, is a fear of sinning against God; and that man who feareth not sin, feareth not God. or prime evidences of it, is a Fear of sinning against God; and that man who fears not since, fears not God. cc j-jn n2 pp-f pn31, vbz dt n1 pp-f vvg p-acp np1; cc d n1 r-crq vvz xx n1, vvz xx np1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1402 Page 631
11515 It is true, there may be an excess of this fear, through our infirmity ignorance, and mistake; It is true, there may be an excess of this Fear, through our infirmity ignorance, and mistake; pn31 vbz j, pc-acp vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f d n1, p-acp po12 n1 n1, cc vvb; (52) sermon (DIV2) 1402 Page 631
11516 a man may have a timorated Conscience, and be sometimes afraid where no fear is, a man may have a timorated Conscience, and be sometime afraid where no Fear is, dt n1 vmb vhi dt j-vvn n1, cc vbb av j c-crq dx n1 vbz, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1402 Page 631
11517 and this often happeneth in Persons under the power, and prevailing of Melancholy, which darkeneth a man's reason. and this often Happeneth in Persons under the power, and prevailing of Melancholy, which darkeneth a Man's reason. cc d av vvz p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1, cc vvg pp-f j-jn, r-crq vvz dt ng1 n1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1402 Page 631
11518 In such a case it is rather the effect of a natural disease, than the genuine and proper motion of a reasonable Soul. A man also free from that distemper, through ignorance and infirmity may be afraid of actions as sinful, which indeed are not so; In such a case it is rather the Effect of a natural disease, than the genuine and proper motion of a reasonable Soul. A man also free from that distemper, through ignorance and infirmity may be afraid of actions as sinful, which indeed Are not so; p-acp d dt n1 pn31 vbz av-c dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, cs dt j cc j n1 pp-f dt j n1 dt n1 av j p-acp d n1, p-acp n1 cc n1 vmb vbi j pp-f n2 p-acp j, r-crq av vbr xx av; (52) sermon (DIV2) 1402 Page 631
11519 but this is an errour on the right hand. It is much better in this case to fear too much, than too little; but this is an error on the right hand. It is much better in this case to Fear too much, than too little; cc-acp d vbz dt n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1. pn31 vbz av-d jc p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi av av-d, cs av j; (52) sermon (DIV2) 1402 Page 631
11520 to forbear many lawful actions for fear of sinning against God in them, when the weak Conscience is not fully satisfied, to forbear many lawful actions for Fear of sinning against God in them, when the weak Conscience is not Fully satisfied, pc-acp vvi d j n2 p-acp n1 pp-f vvg p-acp np1 p-acp pno32, c-crq dt j n1 vbz xx av-j vvn, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1402 Page 632
11521 then to run on adventurously, when the Conscience doubteth. then to run on adventurously, when the Conscience doubteth. cs pc-acp vvi a-acp av-j, c-crq dt n1 vvz. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1402 Page 632
11522 Let others despise and mock at Persons, as those that would be too precise and pure, that durst not do some actions as to which others make no difficulty; Let Others despise and mock At Persons, as those that would be too precise and pure, that durst not do Some actions as to which Others make no difficulty; vvb n2-jn vvi cc vvi p-acp n2, c-acp d cst vmd vbi av j cc j, cst vvd xx vdi d n2 c-acp p-acp r-crq n2-jn vvi dx n1; (52) sermon (DIV2) 1402 Page 632
11524 My Soul shall, I hope, alwaies reverence those in whom I discern an uniform fear of sin. My Soul shall, I hope, always Reverence those in whom I discern an uniform Fear of since. po11 n1 vmb, pns11 vvb, av vvb d p-acp ro-crq pns11 vvb dt j n1 pp-f n1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1402 Page 632
11525 If men indeed strain at Gnats, and swallow Camels; If men indeed strain At Gnats, and swallow Camels; cs n2 av vvi p-acp n2, cc vvi n2; (52) sermon (DIV2) 1402 Page 632
11526 pretend a Conscience in some things, but regard not the dictates of it in other things, this is Hypocrisie; pretend a Conscience in Some things, but regard not the dictates of it in other things, this is Hypocrisy; vvb dt n1 p-acp d n2, cc-acp vvb xx av vvz pp-f pn31 p-acp j-jn n2, d vbz n1; (52) sermon (DIV2) 1402 Page 632
11527 this is but a pretended fear. this is but a pretended Fear. d vbz p-acp dt j-vvn n1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1402 Page 632
11528 But if you see Christians in all their other waies strict and conscientious, taking heed to their waies, But if you see Christians in all their other ways strict and conscientious, taking heed to their ways, p-acp cs pn22 vvb np1 p-acp d po32 j-jn n2 j cc j, vvg n1 p-acp po32 n2, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1402 Page 632
11529 though I may think that in some things they fear too much, and scruple what I do not scruple, though I may think that in Some things they Fear too much, and scruple what I do not scruple, cs pns11 vmb vvi cst p-acp d n2 pns32 vvb av av-d, cc n1 r-crq pns11 vdb xx n1, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1402 Page 632
11530 nor see any sin in, yet I hope I shall alwaies reverence such Persons. nor see any since in, yet I hope I shall always Reverence such Persons. ccx vvi d n1 p-acp, av pns11 vvb pns11 vmb av vvi d n2. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1402 Page 632
11531 I may be mistaken as well as they, and who hath made me more infallible than they are? It is a noble temper to be afraid of sinning against God, I may be mistaken as well as they, and who hath made me more infallible than they Are? It is a noble temper to be afraid of sinning against God, pns11 vmb vbi vvn a-acp av c-acp pns32, cc r-crq vhz vvn pno11 av-dc j cs pns32 vbr? pn31 vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vbi j pp-f vvg p-acp np1, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1402 Page 632
11532 and so consequently to be afraid of scandal, not only of doing acts that are openly sinful, and so consequently to be afraid of scandal, not only of doing acts that Are openly sinful, cc av av-j pc-acp vbi j pp-f n1, xx av-j pp-f vdg n2 cst vbr av-j j, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1402 Page 632
11533 but of doing such actions which we think we cannot do without grieving, offending, and making to stumble and fall those for whom Christ died. but of doing such actions which we think we cannot do without grieving, offending, and making to Stumble and fallen those for whom christ died. cc-acp pp-f vdg d n2 r-crq pns12 vvb pns12 vmbx vdi p-acp vvg, j-vvg, cc vvg pc-acp vvi cc vvi d p-acp ro-crq np1 vvd. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1402 Page 632
11534 If Christ had such a value for Souls, as for the Redemption of them, to come down from Heaven to Earth, If christ had such a valve for Souls, as for the Redemption of them, to come down from Heaven to Earth, cs np1 vhd d dt n1 p-acp n2, c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32, pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp n1, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1402 Page 632
11535 and to die upon the Cross, certainly they should not be so cheap in my sight; and to die upon the Cross, Certainly they should not be so cheap in my sighed; cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, av-j pns32 vmd xx vbi av j p-acp po11 n1; (52) sermon (DIV2) 1402 Page 632
11536 as for the good of them, I will not forbear the least thing which I may as well forbear as do. as for the good of them, I will not forbear the least thing which I may as well forbear as do. c-acp p-acp dt j pp-f pno32, pns11 vmb xx vvi dt ds n1 r-crq pns11 vmb c-acp av vvb c-acp vdi. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1402 Page 632
11537 It is possible that Religious People may fear scandal too much: They may in some particulars be afraid of their duty, for fear of offending Brethren; It is possible that Religious People may Fear scandal too much: They may in Some particulars be afraid of their duty, for Fear of offending Brothers; pn31 vbz j cst j n1 vmb vvi n1 av av-d: pns32 vmb p-acp d n2-jn vbb j pp-f po32 n1, p-acp n1 pp-f j-vvg n2; (52) sermon (DIV2) 1402 Page 632
11538 they may lay too great a stress upon a scandal of grief: But these are very pardonable things in comparison of mens neither fearing God nor men, they may lay too great a stress upon a scandal of grief: But these Are very pardonable things in comparison of men's neither fearing God nor men, pns32 vmb vvi av j dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: p-acp d vbr av j n2 p-acp n1 pp-f ng2 av-dx vvg n1 ccx n2, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1402 Page 632
11539 and running on in courses of actions, without regarding the offence of God or of men. and running on in courses of actions, without regarding the offence of God or of men. cc vvg a-acp p-acp n2 pp-f n2, p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f np1 cc pp-f n2. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1402 Page 632
11540 Every good man will in your City be wary of leaving ladders in streets, or heaps of muck, Every good man will in your city be wary of leaving ladders in streets, or heaps of muck, np1 j n1 vmb p-acp po22 n1 vbb j pp-f vvg n2 p-acp n2, cc n2 pp-f n1, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1402 Page 632
11541 or any pits uncovered, from whence Persons in the dark may receive any mischief, and this is but in conformity to the antient Law of God, which commanded the Jews to lay no stumbling blocks in the way of the blind: or any pits uncovered, from whence Persons in the dark may receive any mischief, and this is but in conformity to the ancient Law of God, which commanded the jews to lay no stumbling blocks in the Way of the blind: cc d n2 vvn, p-acp c-crq n2 p-acp dt j vmb vvi d n1, cc d vbz cc-acp p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vvd dt np2 pc-acp vvi dx j-vvg n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j: (52) sermon (DIV2) 1402 Page 632
11542 Have we charity for our neighbours Bodies, and have we none for their Souls? Are we tender of making them wound, Have we charity for our neighbours Bodies, and have we none for their Souls? are we tender of making them wound, vhb pns12 n1 p-acp po12 n2 n2, cc vhb pns12 pix p-acp po32 n2? vbr pns12 j pp-f vvg pno32 vvi, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1402 Page 632
11543 or break a bodily limb, and have we no regard to the making them wound the honour and glory of God, or break a bodily limb, and have we no regard to the making them wound the honour and glory of God, cc vvi dt j n1, cc vhb pns12 dx n1 p-acp dt vvg pno32 vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1402 Page 632
11544 and the peace of their own Souls, and to hazard their own eternal Salvation? If men had any drams of true Brotherly Love, they would at least forbear actions, and the peace of their own Souls, and to hazard their own Eternal Salvation? If men had any drams of true Brotherly Love, they would At least forbear actions, cc dt n1 pp-f po32 d n2, cc pc-acp vvi po32 d j n1? cs n2 vhd d n2 pp-f j av-j n1, pns32 vmd p-acp ds vvb n2, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1402 Page 632
11545 as to which they have a perfect liberty, with which they know any number of f•ber Persons will be offended. as to which they have a perfect liberty, with which they know any number of f•ber Persons will be offended. c-acp p-acp r-crq pns32 vhb dt j n1, p-acp r-crq pns32 vvb d n1 pp-f j n2 vmb vbb vvn. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1402 Page 633
11546 This I speak as to things in which they have a perfect liberty. For what things I apprehend that I ought to do as my duty toward God, This I speak as to things in which they have a perfect liberty. For what things I apprehend that I ought to do as my duty towards God, d pns11 vvb a-acp p-acp n2 p-acp r-crq pns32 vhb dt j n1. p-acp r-crq n2 pns11 vvb cst pns11 vmd pc-acp vdi c-acp po11 n1 p-acp np1, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1402 Page 633
11547 or to forbear upon that account, I can neither do the one, nor forbear the other, to avoid offending others, the reason is, or to forbear upon that account, I can neither do the one, nor forbear the other, to avoid offending Others, the reason is, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1, pns11 vmb av-dx vdb dt crd, ccx vvb dt n-jn, pc-acp vvi vvg n2-jn, dt n1 vbz, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1402 Page 633
11548 because Charity (as we say) ought to begin at home; Because Charity (as we say) ought to begin At home; c-acp n1 (c-acp pns12 vvb) vmd p-acp vvi p-acp n1-an; (52) sermon (DIV2) 1402 Page 633
11549 every man or woman is obliged in the first place to attend, and look after the Peace and eternal Salvation of his own Soul. every man or woman is obliged in the First place to attend, and look After the Peace and Eternal Salvation of his own Soul. d n1 cc n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt ord n1 pc-acp vvi, cc vvb p-acp dt n1 cc j n1 pp-f po31 d n1 (52) sermon (DIV2) 1402 Page 633
11550 Obj. But you will say to me, What shall we do in cases where we are under the command of Superiours, to do things which yet we see we cannot do, Object But you will say to me, What shall we do in cases where we Are under the command of Superiors, to do things which yet we see we cannot do, np1 p-acp pn22 vmb vvi p-acp pno11, q-crq vmb pns12 vdi p-acp n2 c-crq pns12 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2-jn, pc-acp vdi n2 r-crq av pns12 vvb pns12 vmbx vdi, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1403 Page 633
11551 but we shall give occasion of offence to Christians not so well satisfied as we are? but we shall give occasion of offence to Christians not so well satisfied as we Are? cc-acp pns12 vmb vvi n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1 xx av av vvn c-acp pns12 vbr? (52) sermon (DIV2) 1403 Page 633
11552 Sol. I told you before, that I apprehend this a very hard case. The Law of God obligeth me to obey my Superiours; Sol. I told you before, that I apprehend this a very hard case. The Law of God obliges me to obey my Superiors; np1 pns11 vvd pn22 a-acp, cst pns11 vvb d dt j j n1. dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz pno11 p-acp vvb po11 n2-jn; (52) sermon (DIV2) 1404 Page 633
11553 it also commandeth me to give no offence, to lay no stumbling block before my Brother, it also commands me to give no offence, to lay no stumbling block before my Brother, pn31 av vvz pno11 p-acp vvb dx n1, pc-acp vvi dx j-vvg n1 p-acp po11 n1, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1404 Page 633
11554 and this Law concerneth Superiours as well as Inferiours. As I ought not to do any such actions which probably may give occasion to my Brother to sin; and this Law concerns Superiors as well as Inferiors. As I ought not to do any such actions which probably may give occasion to my Brother to since; cc d n1 vvz n2-jn c-acp av c-acp n2-jn. c-acp pns11 vmd xx pc-acp vdi d d n2 r-crq av-j vmb vvi n1 p-acp po11 n1 p-acp n1; (52) sermon (DIV2) 1404 Page 633
11555 so no Superiours ought to command me to do any such things: Superiours therefore unquestionably sin, in making any such things the matters of their command. so no Superiors ought to command me to do any such things: Superiors Therefore unquestionably since, in making any such things the matters of their command. av dx n2-jn vmd pc-acp vvi pno11 pc-acp vdi d d n2: n2-jn av av-j n1, p-acp vvg d d n2 dt n2 pp-f po32 n1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1404 Page 633
11556 But admit they will not do their duty, still the question is, what is mine? But admit they will not do their duty, still the question is, what is mine? cc-acp vvb pns32 vmb xx vdi po32 n1, av dt n1 vbz, q-crq vbz png11? (52) sermon (DIV2) 1404 Page 633
11557 I do not think the command of a Superior in this case can take hold of my conscience, my reason is, I do not think the command of a Superior in this case can take hold of my conscience, my reason is, pns11 vdb xx vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn p-acp d n1 vmb vvi n1 pp-f po11 n1, po11 n1 vbz, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1405 Page 633
11558 because his command in this case is contrary to the command of God who hath commanded him as well as me to give no offence, to lay no stumbling block in the way of his Brother. Because his command in this case is contrary to the command of God who hath commanded him as well as me to give no offence, to lay no stumbling block in the Way of his Brother. c-acp po31 n1 p-acp d n1 vbz j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vhz vvn pno31 a-acp av c-acp pno11 pc-acp vvi dx n1, pc-acp vvi dx j-vvg n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1405 Page 633
11559 If he sinneth in the matter of his command I cannot sin in withholding my active obedience, that is certain. If he Sinneth in the matter of his command I cannot sin in withholding my active Obedience, that is certain. cs pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 pns11 vmbx vvi p-acp vvg po11 j n1, cst vbz j. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1405 Page 633
11560 But if he will not be sensible of his duty, nor only command, but command under penalties that I though originally at liberty must do the thing, But if he will not be sensible of his duty, nor only command, but command under penalties that I though originally At liberty must do the thing, p-acp cs pns31 vmb xx vbi j pp-f po31 n1, ccx av-j vvi, cc-acp vvb p-acp n2 cst pns11 c-acp av-j p-acp n1 vmb vdi dt n1, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1405 Page 633
11561 or ruin my self and family, this much narroweth the case. Here now the question lyes: or ruin my self and family, this much narroweth the case. Here now the question lies: cc vvi po11 n1 cc n1, d d vvz dt n1. av av dt n1 vvz: (52) sermon (DIV2) 1405 Page 633
11562 Whether in a matter, as to which I have originally a perfect liberty, and so judge but through the iniquity of a Superiors command, must either do or forbear this or that action or ruin my self and family: Whither in a matter, as to which I have originally a perfect liberty, and so judge but through the iniquity of a Superiors command, must either doe or forbear this or that actium or ruin my self and family: cs p-acp dt n1, c-acp p-acp r-crq pns11 vhb av-j dt j n1, cc av vvb p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2-jn vvb, vmb d n1 cc vvi d cc d n1 cc vvi po11 n1 cc n1: (52) sermon (DIV2) 1405 Page 633
11593 then by the ungoverned tongues of Professors. 3. Take heed of being busie bodies in other mens matters. then by the ungoverned tongues of Professors. 3. Take heed of being busy bodies in other men's matters. av p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n2. crd vvb n1 pp-f vbg j n2 p-acp j-jn ng2 n2. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1410 Page 635
11563 and on the other side, if I do do it, or do forbear it, I see I shall not only grieve my Brother, but cause him to sin probably, what is my duty? Whether ought the contingency of my Brothers stumbling, and sinning by my example, to rule me and cause me rather to chuse the loss of all. and on the other side, if I do do it, or do forbear it, I see I shall not only grieve my Brother, but cause him to sin probably, what is my duty? Whither ought the contingency of my Brother's stumbling, and sinning by my Exampl, to Rule me and cause me rather to choose the loss of all. cc p-acp dt j-jn n1, cs pns11 vdb vdb pn31, cc vdb vvi pn31, pns11 vvb pns11 vmb xx av-j vvb po11 n1, p-acp n1 pno31 p-acp vvb av-j, r-crq vbz po11 n1? cs vmd dt n1 pp-f po11 n2 vvg, cc vvg p-acp po11 n1, pc-acp vvi pno11 cc vvb pno11 av-c pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1405 Page 633
11564 I must confess I do here a little hesitate. I must confess I do Here a little hesitate. pns11 vmb vvi pns11 vdb av dt j n1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1405 Page 633
11565 My reason is, because my Brothers fall is not necessitated by my action, he ought to live by rule not by example, to follow me no further then I follow Christ, to allow me to live by my own faith, while yet he lives and walks by his own faith. My reason is, Because my Brother's fallen is not necessitated by my actium, he ought to live by Rule not by Exampl, to follow me no further then I follow christ, to allow me to live by my own faith, while yet he lives and walks by his own faith. po11 n1 vbz, c-acp po11 ng1 n1 vbz xx vvn p-acp po11 n1, pns31 vmd pc-acp vvi p-acp vvi xx p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi pno11 av-dx av-jc cs pns11 vvb np1, pc-acp vvi pno11 pc-acp vvi p-acp po11 d n1, n1 av pns31 vvz cc vvz p-acp po31 d n1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1405 Page 634
11566 That may be lawful to me, which to him is not lawful because he doubteth, and cannot see with my eyes. That may be lawful to me, which to him is not lawful Because he doubteth, and cannot see with my eyes. cst vmb vbi j p-acp pno11, r-crq p-acp pno31 vbz xx j c-acp pns31 vvz, cc vmbx vvi p-acp po11 n2. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1405 Page 634
11567 Oh! how happy would the World be, if Superiors would only press things which they apprehend necessary by a divine Precept (I mean in relation to the things of God, Oh! how happy would the World be, if Superiors would only press things which they apprehend necessary by a divine Precept (I mean in Relation to the things of God, uh q-crq j vmd dt n1 vbb, cs n2-jn vmd av-j vvi n2 r-crq pns32 vvb j p-acp dt j-jn n1 (pns11 vvb p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1405 Page 634
11568 for in civil things Superiours are more absolute Judges) and if in any thing they mistake and apprehend things such which indeed are not, they would be very tender (for that can be but in very few cases) and if private Persons, would learn not to judge others but in things where they see them act apertly, for in civil things Superiors Are more absolute Judges) and if in any thing they mistake and apprehend things such which indeed Are not, they would be very tender (for that can be but in very few cases) and if private Persons, would Learn not to judge Others but in things where they see them act apertly, c-acp p-acp j n2 n2-jn vbr av-dc j n2) cc cs p-acp d n1 pns32 vvb cc vvi n2 d r-crq av vbr xx, pns32 vmd vbi av j (c-acp d vmb vbi cc-acp p-acp av d n2) cc cs j n2, vmd vvi xx pc-acp vvi n2-jn p-acp p-acp n2 c-crq pns32 vvb pno32 vvi av-jn, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1405 Page 634
11569 and plainly against the will of God, and not arrogate infallibility to themselves, and others would learn not to be too positive upon their own apprehensions, and plainly against the will of God, and not arrogate infallibility to themselves, and Others would Learn not to be too positive upon their own apprehensions, cc av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc xx vvi n1 p-acp px32, cc n2-jn vmd vvi xx pc-acp vbi av j p-acp po32 d n2, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1405 Page 634
11570 nor make others practice their rule, but to live by their own faith. But this is but a digression; nor make Others practice their Rule, but to live by their own faith. But this is but a digression; ccx vvb n2-jn n1 po32 n1, cc-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 d n1. p-acp d vbz p-acp dt n1; (52) sermon (DIV2) 1405 Page 634
11571 I say, It is a good thing to fear sin, and to fear Scandal. I say, It is a good thing to Fear since, and to Fear Scandal. pns11 vvb, pn31 vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi n1, cc pc-acp vvi n1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1405 Page 634
11572 I shall shut up this discourse with an Exhortation to Christians, to make sin, and Scandal the objects of their fear I shall not need to inlarge much upon the first, it being the confessed duty of every one that owneth the name of a Christian, I shall shut up this discourse with an Exhortation to Christians, to make since, and Scandal the objects of their Fear I shall not need to enlarge much upon the First, it being the confessed duty of every one that owneth the name of a Christian, pns11 vmb vvi a-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi n1, cc n1 dt n2 pp-f po32 n1 pns11 vmb xx vvi pc-acp vvi d p-acp dt ord, pn31 vbg dt j-vvn n1 pp-f d crd cst vvz dt n1 pp-f dt njp, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1406 Page 634
11573 or any relation to Jesus Christ. or any Relation to jesus christ. cc d n1 p-acp np1 np1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1406 Page 634
11574 He that feareth not what is plainly sinful feareth God in no sense, he neither feareth the Lord and his greatness, He that fears not what is plainly sinful fears God in no sense, he neither fears the Lord and his greatness, pns31 cst vvz xx r-crq vbz av-j j vvz np1 p-acp dx n1, pns31 av-dx vvz dt n1 cc po31 n1, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1406 Page 634
11575 nor yet the Lord, and his goodness I shall only tell you that he who feareth sin, feareth the occasions, and appearances of it. nor yet the Lord, and his Goodness I shall only tell you that he who fears since, fears the occasions, and appearances of it. ccx av dt n1, cc po31 n1 pns11 vmb av-j vvi pn22 cst pns31 r-crq vvz n1, vvz dt n2, cc n2 pp-f pn31. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1406 Page 634
11576 But I shall rather press the exhortation with reference to Scandal, calling upon you to take heed of any actions, But I shall rather press the exhortation with Referente to Scandal, calling upon you to take heed of any actions, p-acp pns11 vmb av-c vvi dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1, vvg p-acp pn22 pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f d n2, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1406 Page 634
11577 1. Which may draw out the lusts and corruptions, of other mens hearts to entertain any hard thoughts, 1. Which may draw out the Lustiest and corruptions, of other men's hearts to entertain any hard thoughts, crd r-crq vmb vvi av dt n2 cc n2, pp-f j-jn ng2 n2 pc-acp vvi d j n2, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1407 Page 634
11578 or use any hard speeches concerning Profession, and Religion. Now these are in the first place, 1. All actions that are openly sinful; or use any hard Speeches Concerning Profession, and Religion. Now these Are in the First place, 1. All actions that Are openly sinful; cc vvi d j n2 vvg n1, cc n1. av d vbr p-acp dt ord n1, crd d n2 cst vbr av-j j; (52) sermon (DIV2) 1407 Page 634
11579 this was that which stuck to David, when he had committed those two great sins of Adultery with Bathsheba, and the murder of Uriah, and God had declared his pardoning him these sins, nevertheless saith he, because thou hast made the Enemies of God to Blaspheme, the Child shall dye, the Sword shall never depart from thy house. this was that which stuck to David, when he had committed those two great Sins of Adultery with Bathsheba, and the murder of Uriah, and God had declared his pardoning him these Sins, nevertheless Says he, Because thou hast made the Enemies of God to Blaspheme, the Child shall die, the Sword shall never depart from thy house. d vbds d r-crq vvd p-acp np1, c-crq pns31 vhd vvn d crd j n2 pp-f n1 p-acp np1, cc dt n1 pp-f np1, cc np1 vhd vvn po31 vvg pno31 d n2, av vvz pns31, c-acp pns21 vh2 vvd dt n2 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi, dt n1 vmb vvi, dt n1 vmb av-x vvi p-acp po21 n1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1407 Page 634
11580 The honour and glory of God is a tender thing, and it is a dreadful thing for Christians to give a cause for the name of God to be evilly spoken of. The honour and glory of God is a tender thing, and it is a dreadful thing for Christians to give a cause for the name of God to be evilly spoken of. dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 vbz dt j n1, cc pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vbi av-jn vvn pp-f. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1407 Page 634
11581 2. But 2dly good Christians are not only concerned to take heed of such actions, as are acts of plain impiety and unrighteousness. But of such behaviour, and such acts, 2. But 2dly good Christians Are not only concerned to take heed of such actions, as Are acts of plain impiety and unrighteousness. But of such behaviour, and such acts, crd p-acp av j np1 vbr xx av-j vvn pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f d n2, c-acp vbr n2 pp-f j n1 cc n1. cc-acp pp-f d n1, cc d n2, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1408 Page 634
11582 as should make Religion and religious Persons appear unlovely, to the World; let me instance in three or four things. as should make Religion and religious Persons appear unlovely, to the World; let me instance in three or four things. c-acp vmd vvi n1 cc j n2 vvb j, p-acp dt n1; vvb pno11 n1 p-acp crd cc crd n2. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1408 Page 634
11583 1. Take heed either of an over sad, and pensive, or of an over light, and chearful behaviour. 1. Take heed either of an over sad, and pensive, or of an over Light, and cheerful behaviour. crd vvb n1 av-d pp-f dt a-acp j, cc j, cc pp-f dt p-acp n1, cc j n1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1409 Page 635
11584 The sober and serious Christian, that knoweth his times to laugh, and times to weep, and decent measures to be observed in both, is the only man that honoureth Religion. The Sobrium and serious Christian, that Knoweth his times to laugh, and times to weep, and decent measures to be observed in both, is the only man that Honoureth Religion. dt j cc j njp, cst vvz po31 n2 pc-acp vvi, cc n2 pc-acp vvi, cc j n2 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d, vbz dt j n1 cst vvz n1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1409 Page 635
11585 He that walks covered, by the flocks of Christs companions, covered as a mourner, or covered as if he were not married to Christ, or covered as an harlot, whose face is always full of shame and his Eyes always full of tears, doth not honour Religion; He that walks covered, by the flocks of Christ Sodales, covered as a mourner, or covered as if he were not married to christ, or covered as an harlot, whose face is always full of shame and his Eyes always full of tears, does not honour Religion; pns31 cst n2 vvn, p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2, j-vvn p-acp dt n1, cc vvn c-acp cs pns31 vbdr xx vvn p-acp np1, cc vvn p-acp dt n1, rg-crq n1 vbz av j pp-f n1 cc po31 n2 av j pp-f n2, vdz xx vvi n1; (52) sermon (DIV2) 1409 Page 635
11586 let a Christian betwixt God and his Soul alone, cover himself with as much shame as he will, let a Christian betwixt God and his Soul alone, cover himself with as much shame as he will, vvb dt njp p-acp np1 cc po31 n1 av-j, vvb px31 p-acp p-acp d n1 c-acp pns31 vmb, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1409 Page 635
11587 and let his Eyes run down with tears in his closet, but take heed of dishonouring Profession by a continual drooping, and sadness. and let his Eyes run down with tears in his closet, but take heed of Dishonoring Profession by a continual drooping, and sadness. cc vvb po31 n2 vvn a-acp p-acp n2 p-acp po31 n1, cc-acp vvb n1 pp-f vvg n1 p-acp dt j j-vvg, cc n1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1409 Page 635
11588 That Christian that is over merry, and jolly offends on the other hand, and as much Scandalizeth Profession. That Christian that is over merry, and jolly offends on the other hand, and as much Scandalizeth Profession. cst np1 cst vbz a-acp j, cc j vvz p-acp dt j-jn n1, cc c-acp d vvz n1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1409 Page 635
11589 Canst thou be merry, canst thou play foolish Soul who sinnedst to day? (saith our English Poet) we sin too much to be over frolick. Both these extreams are to be avoided. Canst thou be merry, Canst thou play foolish Soul who sinnedst to day? (Says our English Poet) we since too much to be over frolic. Both these extremes Are to be avoided. vm2 pns21 vbi j, vm2 pns21 vvi j n1 q-crq vvd2 p-acp n1? (vvz po12 np1 n1) po12 n1 av av-d pc-acp vbi p-acp j-jn. d d n2-jn vbr pc-acp vbi vvn. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1409 Page 635
11590 2. Take heed of a rash tongue. 2. Take heed of a rash tongue. crd vvb n1 pp-f dt j n1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1410 Page 635
11591 I know none more Scandalize Religion and Godliness, than such whose Tongues must be alwaies running, I know none more Scandalise Religion and Godliness, than such whose Tongues must be always running, pns11 vvb pix dc vvi n1 cc n1, cs d r-crq n2 vmb vbi av vvg, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1410 Page 635
11592 and who give themselves a liberty to say, Quidlibet de quolibet, any thing of any Persons, who say, report and we will report it. Hence James accounts the Government of the tongue to the perfection of Religion. The tongue is a little member, saith James, Jam. 2. 5 but it kindleth great fires, it is a World of iniquity, an unruly evil, full of deadly Poison; I know nothing by which Religion is more Scandalized, and who give themselves a liberty to say, Quidlibet de quolibet, any thing of any Persons, who say, report and we will report it. Hence James accounts the Government of the tongue to the perfection of Religion. The tongue is a little member, Says James, Jam. 2. 5 but it kindleth great fires, it is a World of iniquity, an unruly evil, full of deadly Poison; I know nothing by which Religion is more Scandalized, cc q-crq vvb px32 dt n1 pc-acp vvi, fw-la fw-la fw-la, d n1 pp-f d n2, r-crq vvb, vvb cc pns12 vmb vvi pn31. av np1 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. dt n1 vbz dt j n1, vvz np1, np1 crd crd p-acp pn31 vvz j n2, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, dt j n-jn, j pp-f j n1; pns11 vvb pix p-acp r-crq n1 vbz av-dc vvn, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1410 Page 635
12249 There is scarce any company of Hereticks and Sectaries, but lays claim to this name. There is scarce any company of Heretics and Sectaries, but lays claim to this name. pc-acp vbz av-j d n1 pp-f n2 cc n2, cc-acp vvz n1 p-acp d n1. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1486 Page 671
11594 They who must have an Oar in every Boat, besides that they never row their own Boat well, shall be sure to have every body quarrelling with them. They who must have an Oar in every Boat, beside that they never row their own Boat well, shall be sure to have every body quarreling with them. pns32 r-crq vmb vhi dt n1 p-acp d n1, p-acp cst pns32 av-x vvb po32 d n1 av, vmb vbi j pc-acp vhi d n1 vvg p-acp pno32. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1411 Page 635
11595 You shall observe that the Scripture never gives a busie body a good character. You shall observe that the Scripture never gives a busy body a good character. pn22 vmb vvi cst dt n1 av-x vvz dt j n1 dt j n1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1411 Page 635
11596 He reckons them as Persons that walk disorderly, 2 Thes. 3. 11. He joyneth them with idle Persons, 2 Tim. 5. 13. He commands men to take heed of suffering upon this score, 1 Pet. 4. 15. 3. And lastly; He reckons them as Persons that walk disorderly, 2 Thebes 3. 11. He Joineth them with idle Persons, 2 Tim. 5. 13. He commands men to take heed of suffering upon this score, 1 Pet. 4. 15. 3. And lastly; pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp n2 cst vvb av-j, crd np1 crd crd pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp j n2, crd np1 crd crd pns31 vvz n2 pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f vvg p-acp d n1, crd np1 crd crd crd cc ord; (52) sermon (DIV2) 1411 Page 635
11597 Good Christians ought to take heed of those actions or carriages, which although themselves judge lawful, (and possibly they are so) yet are generally offensive to Christians, Good Christians ought to take heed of those actions or carriages, which although themselves judge lawful, (and possibly they Are so) yet Are generally offensive to Christians, j np1 vmd pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f d n2 cc n2, r-crq cs px32 vvb j, (cc av-j pns32 vbr av) av vbr av-j j p-acp np1, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1412 Page 635
11598 and the most serious Christians, especially in those Churches and places in which God hath cast their lot. and the most serious Christians, especially in those Churches and places in which God hath cast their lot. cc dt av-ds j np1, av-j p-acp d n2 cc n2 p-acp r-crq np1 vhz vvn po32 n1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1412 Page 635
11599 All see not with the same Eyes, and we ought to have regard to the Souls of others, All see not with the same Eyes, and we ought to have regard to the Souls of Others, d vvb xx p-acp dt d n2, cc pns12 vmd pc-acp vhi n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2-jn, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1412 Page 635
11600 and to a Peace with others. and to a Peace with Others. cc p-acp dt n1 p-acp n2-jn. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1412 Page 635
11601 Hence some things may be lawful for us in one place, and under some circumstances, which are unlawful in other places, and under other circumstances. Hence Some things may be lawful for us in one place, and under Some Circumstances, which Are unlawful in other places, and under other Circumstances. av d n2 vmb vbi j p-acp pno12 p-acp crd n1, cc p-acp d n2, r-crq vbr j p-acp j-jn n2, cc p-acp j-jn n2. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1412 Page 636
11602 Now such things may either concern Religious duties, as to the Acts of which, though all be agreed, Now such things may either concern Religious duties, as to the Acts of which, though all be agreed, av d n2 vmb av-d vvi j n2, a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f r-crq, cs d vbb vvn, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1412 Page 636
11603 yet they may not as to circumstances. Where thou hast a perfect Liberty, it is thy duty to forbear such circumstances, as, yet they may not as to Circumstances. Where thou hast a perfect Liberty, it is thy duty to forbear such Circumstances, as, av pns32 vmb xx c-acp p-acp n2. c-crq pns21 vh2 dt j n1, pn31 vbz po21 n1 pc-acp vvi d n2, c-acp, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1412 Page 636
11604 though thou thinkest lawful, yet thou feest will be grievous aad offensive to others. 2. As to our Civil behaviour in matters of habits and dresses. It may be thou thinkest the things in themselves lawful, others think them unlawful. though thou Thinkest lawful, yet thou feest will be grievous and offensive to Others. 2. As to our Civil behaviour in matters of habits and Dresses. It may be thou Thinkest the things in themselves lawful, Others think them unlawful. cs pns21 vv2 j, av pns21 vv2 vmb vbi j cc j p-acp n2-jn. crd p-acp p-acp po12 j n1 p-acp n2 pp-f n2 cc n2. pn31 vmb vbi pns21 vv2 dt n2 p-acp px32 j, n2-jn vvb pno32 j. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1412 Page 636
11605 Why shouldst thou walk like one covered by the flock of Christ's Companions? Why shouldest thou for an indifferent thing, bring thy self under the hard thoughts of any number of serious Christians. Why Shouldst thou walk like one covered by the flock of Christ's Sodales? Why Shouldst thou for an indifferent thing, bring thy self under the hard thoughts of any number of serious Christians. q-crq vmd2 pns21 vvi av-j pi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2? q-crq vmd2 pns21 p-acp dt j n1, vvb po21 n1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f d n1 pp-f j np1. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1412 Page 636
11606 The things themselves in thy apprehension are lawful, and it is also lawful for thee to decline them; The things themselves in thy apprehension Are lawful, and it is also lawful for thee to decline them; dt n2 px32 p-acp po21 n1 vbr j, cc pn31 vbz av j p-acp pno21 pc-acp vvi pno32; (52) sermon (DIV2) 1412 Page 636
11607 why shouldest thou not chuse the less offensive part? You may learn from 1 Cor. 11. that Christians in such things as these are to have a great respect to the common guise and custom of places, why Shouldst thou not choose the less offensive part? You may Learn from 1 Cor. 11. that Christians in such things as these Are to have a great respect to the Common guise and custom of places, q-crq vmd2 pns21 xx vvi dt av-dc j n1? pn22 vmb vvi p-acp crd np1 crd cst np1 p-acp d n2 c-acp d vbr p-acp vhb dt j n1 p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f n2, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1412 Page 636
11608 and especially to the common guise and custom to such as themselves in those places. God forbad the Jews the very habits of Heathens. and especially to the Common guise and custom to such as themselves in those places. God forbade the jews the very habits of heathens. cc av-j p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp d c-acp px32 p-acp d n2. np1 vvd dt np2 dt j n2 pp-f n2-jn. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1412 Page 636
11609 I believe good Christians as much prohibited the habits of prophane Persons, so far as they are distinct from those of the generality of sober Christians: I believe good Christians as much prohibited the habits of profane Persons, so Far as they Are distinct from those of the generality of Sobrium Christians: pns11 vvb j np1 p-acp d vvn dt n2 pp-f j n2, av av-j c-acp pns32 vbr j p-acp d pp-f dt n1 pp-f j np1: (52) sermon (DIV2) 1412 Page 636
11610 So in matters of Pastime and Recreation: For Games depending upon meer Lot and Chance. What though Judicious Divines do not all determine them unlawful, So in matters of Pastime and Recreation: For Games depending upon mere Lot and Chance. What though Judicious Divines do not all determine them unlawful, av p-acp n2 pp-f n1 cc n1: p-acp n2 vvg p-acp j n1 cc n1. r-crq c-acp j n2-jn vdb xx d vvi pno32 j, (52) sermon (DIV2) 1412 Page 636
11611 yet some do, others, and many conscientious Christians, doubt concerning them; possibly thou dost not; if thou doubtest, thou art bound to forbear them, to take the safer part; yet Some do, Others, and many conscientious Christians, doubt Concerning them; possibly thou dost not; if thou doubtest, thou art bound to forbear them, to take the safer part; av d vdb, n2-jn, cc d j np1, vvb vvg pno32; av-j pns21 vd2 xx; cs pns21 vv2, pns21 vb2r vvn pc-acp vvi pno32, pc-acp vvi dt jc n1; (52) sermon (DIV2) 1412 Page 636
11612 but admit thou dost not doubt, yet in places where any considerable number of conscientious Christians doubt, thou art bound to forbear; but admit thou dost not doubt, yet in places where any considerable number of conscientious Christians doubt, thou art bound to forbear; cc-acp vvb pns21 vd2 xx vvi, av p-acp n2 c-crq d j n1 pp-f j np1 n1, pns21 vb2r vvn pc-acp vvi; (52) sermon (DIV2) 1412 Page 636
11613 why should thy Liberty be condemned by other mens Consciences? Why shouldest thou walk covered by the flocks of Christ's Companions? I shall shut up this Discourse with the words of the Apostle, Phil. 4. 8. Finally Brethren, Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; why should thy Liberty be condemned by other men's Consciences? Why Shouldst thou walk covered by the flocks of Christ's Sodales? I shall shut up this Discourse with the words of the Apostle, Philip 4. 8. Finally Brothers, Whatsoever things Are true, whatsoever things Are honest, whatsoever things Are just, whatsoever things Are pure, whatsoever things Are lovely, whatsoever things Are of good report; q-crq vmd po21 n1 vbi vvn p-acp j-jn ng2 n2? q-crq vmd2 pns21 vvi vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2? pns11 vmb vvi a-acp d n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd crd av-j n2, r-crq n2 vbr j, r-crq n2 vbr j, r-crq n2 vbr j, r-crq n2 vbr j, r-crq n2 vbr j, r-crq n2 vbr pp-f j n1; (52) sermon (DIV2) 1412 Page 636
11614 if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. cs pc-acp vbb d n1, cc cs pc-acp vbb d n1, vvb p-acp d n2. (52) sermon (DIV2) 1412 Page 636
11615 Sermon XLIV. Sermon XLIV. n1 crd. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1412 Page 637
11616 Cant. 1. 8. If thou knowest not (O thou fairest amongst Women) Go thy way forth by the footsteps of the Flock, Cant 1. 8. If thou Knowest not (Oh thou Fairest among Women) Go thy Way forth by the footsteps of the Flock, np1 crd crd cs pns21 vv2 xx (uh pns21 js p-acp n2) vvb po21 n1 av p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt vvb, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1412 Page 637
11617 and feed thy Kidds besides the Shepherds Tents. I Have done with the Spouse's Petition, and am come to her Beloved's Answer. and feed thy Kids beside the Shepherd's Tents. I Have done with the Spouse's Petition, and am come to her Beloved's Answer. cc vvb po21 n2 p-acp dt ng1 n2. pns11 vhb vdn p-acp dt ng1 vvb, cc vbm vvn p-acp pno31 ng1-vvn vvi. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1412 Page 637
11618 In which I have observed three things. 1. A friendly Compellation; O thou fairest amongst Women! In which I have observed three things. 1. A friendly Compellation; Oh thou Fairest among Women! p-acp r-crq pns11 vhb vvn crd n2. crd dt j n1; uh pns21 js p-acp n2! (53) sermon (DIV2) 1413 Page 637
11619 2. A Supposition that she might be ignorant of some things relating to communion with him — If thou knowest not. 2. A Supposition that she might be ignorant of Some things relating to communion with him — If thou Knowest not. crd dt n1 cst pns31 vmd vbi j pp-f d n2 vvg p-acp n1 p-acp pno31 — cs pns21 vv2 xx. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1415 Page 637
11620 3. A Direction in this case: Go thy way by the footsteps of the Flocks, &c. Hence three Propositions are obvious. 3. A Direction in this case: Go thy Way by the footsteps of the Flocks, etc. Hence three Propositions Are obvious. crd dt n1 p-acp d n1: vvb po21 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2, av av crd n2 vbr j. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1416 Page 637
11621 Prop. 1. That of all Souls, the truly believing Soul is the most beautiful Soul in the Eyes of Christ. Prop. 1. That of all Souls, the truly believing Soul is the most beautiful Soul in the Eyes of christ. np1 crd cst pp-f d n2, dt av-j vvg n1 vbz dt av-ds j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1417 Page 637
11622 Prop. 2. That the beauty of this Soul is not perfect. Prop. 2. That the beauty of this Soul is not perfect. np1 crd cst dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbz xx j. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1418 Page 637
11623 This Soul may be in some things ignorant, and at a loss how to maintain communion with God at some times. This Soul may be in Some things ignorant, and At a loss how to maintain communion with God At Some times. d n1 vmb vbi p-acp d n2 j, cc p-acp dt n1 c-crq p-acp vvb n1 p-acp np1 p-acp d n2. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1418 Page 637
11624 Prop. 3. That the surest way for a gracious Soul to get a perfect Instruction in those things which concern its spiritual good, Prop. 3. That the Surest Way for a gracious Soul to get a perfect Instruction in those things which concern its spiritual good, np1 crd cst dt js n1 p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp d n2 r-crq vvb po31 j j, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1419 Page 637
11625 and to keep and enjoy its communion with Christ, is to feed it self by the Tents of his Shepherds, and to keep and enjoy its communion with christ, is to feed it self by the Tents of his Shepherd's, cc pc-acp vvi cc vvi po31 n1 p-acp np1, vbz pc-acp vvi pn31 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n2, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1419 Page 637
11626 and to live according to the Precepts of his Word, and the Examples of his Church there recorded. and to live according to the Precepts of his Word, and the Examples of his Church there recorded. cc pc-acp vvi vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, cc dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 a-acp vvn. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1419 Page 637
11627 I shall begin with the first. I shall begin with the First. pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt ord. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1420 Page 637
11628 Prop. 1. That of all Souls, the Believer is the most beautiful Soul in the Eyes of Christ. Prop. 1. That of all Souls, the Believer is the most beautiful Soul in the Eyes of christ. np1 crd cst pp-f d n2, dt n1 vbz dt av-ds j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1421 Page 637
11629 I will inquire a little into the Nature of the Believing Soul's Beauty: Then I shall give you some Reasons of it; and lastly, Make some Application. I will inquire a little into the Nature of the Believing Soul's Beauty: Then I shall give you Some Reasons of it; and lastly, Make Some Application. pns11 vmb vvi dt j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvg ng1 n1: av pns11 vmb vvi pn22 d n2 pp-f pn31; cc ord, vvb d n1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1422 Page 637
11647 the object beareth a due proportion to the Organ: Yea, there is an inward Beauty, which even the Eye of a natural man may discern; the Object bears a due proportion to the Organ: Yea, there is an inward Beauty, which even the Eye of a natural man may discern; dt n1 vvz dt j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1: uh, pc-acp vbz dt j n1, r-crq av dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vmb vvi; (53) sermon (DIV2) 1423 Page 638
11630 1. It is not a corporeal visible Beauty, but spiritual and invisible. When we speak of Beauty, we ordinarily understand a symmetry of bodily parts, with a due mixture of the colours of flesh and blood commending it self to the carnal Eye. 1. It is not a corporeal visible Beauty, but spiritual and invisible. When we speak of Beauty, we ordinarily understand a symmetry of bodily parts, with a due mixture of the colours of Flesh and blood commending it self to the carnal Eye. crd pn31 vbz xx dt j j n1, p-acp j cc j. c-crq pns12 vvb pp-f n1, pns12 av-j vvb dt n1 pp-f j n2, p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 vvg pn31 n1 p-acp dt j n1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1423 Page 638
11631 This is that of which Solomon saith, Favour is deceitful; Beauty is vain, but none I hope will have so gross a conception of the Soul's Beauty in the Eyes of Christ, who seeth not as man seeth, This is that of which Solomon Says, Favour is deceitful; Beauty is vain, but none I hope will have so gross a conception of the Soul's Beauty in the Eyes of christ, who sees not as man sees, d vbz d pp-f r-crq np1 vvz, n1 vbz j; n1 vbz j, p-acp pi pns11 vvb vmb vhi av j dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, r-crq vvz xx p-acp n1 vvz, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1423 Page 638
11632 and judgeth not from any outward appearance. and Judgeth not from any outward appearance. cc vvz xx p-acp d j n1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1423 Page 638
11633 The King's Daughter is all glorious within, Psal. 45. 13. This Beauty lieth in the Soul's symmetry to, The King's Daughter is all glorious within, Psalm 45. 13. This Beauty lies in the Soul's symmetry to, dt ng1 n1 vbz d j p-acp, np1 crd crd d n1 vvz p-acp dt ng1 n1 p-acp, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1423 Page 638
11634 and with the Divine Law, in a due proportion of virtues and gracious habits in the Soul's conformity to God the pattern of Perfection. and with the Divine Law, in a due proportion of Virtues and gracious habits in the Soul's conformity to God the pattern of Perfection. cc p-acp dt j-jn n1, p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f n2 cc j n2 p-acp dt ng1 n1 p-acp np1 dt n1 pp-f n1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1423 Page 638
11635 The Heathens, by the Light of Nature, could see that the inward Beauty was the true Beauty. The heathens, by the Light of Nature, could see that the inward Beauty was the true Beauty. dt n2-jn, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vmd vvi d dt j n1 vbds dt j n1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1423 Page 638
11636 It is reported of Diogenes, that meeting with a young man who was exceeding comely, but very vitious, he cried out, O quam bona domus, & malus hospes! It is reported of Diogenes, that meeting with a young man who was exceeding comely, but very vicious, he cried out, O quam Bona domus, & malus Guest! pn31 vbz vvn pp-f np1, cst vvg p-acp dt j n1 r-crq vbds vvg j, cc-acp av j, pns31 vvd av, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, cc fw-la n2! (53) sermon (DIV2) 1423 Page 638
11637 What a brave house is here, and how bad an inhabitant it hath! What a brave house is Here, and how bad an inhabitant it hath! q-crq dt j n1 vbz av, cc c-crq j dt n1 pn31 vhz! (53) sermon (DIV2) 1423 Page 638
11638 It is what may be said of a great many comely men and women in the world: It is what may be said of a great many comely men and women in the world: pn31 vbz r-crq vmb vbi vvn pp-f dt j d j n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1: (53) sermon (DIV2) 1423 Page 638
11639 O what brave houses hath the God of Nature made, but what ill Tenants hath the Devil thrust into them? Within there dwells nothing but Pride, Ignorance, Lust Vanity, and other Inmates of corruption. Oh what brave houses hath the God of Nature made, but what ill Tenants hath the devil thrust into them? Within there dwells nothing but Pride, Ignorance, Lust Vanity, and other Inmates of corruption. uh q-crq j n2 vhz dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn, cc-acp r-crq j-jn n2 vhz dt n1 vvn p-acp pno32? p-acp a-acp vvz pix cc-acp n1, n1, n1 np1-n, cc j-jn n2 pp-f n1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1423 Page 638
11640 Our Saviour hath fitted them with a name, they are Painted Sepulchres. The Spouse's Beauty is spiritual, her Ornaments are the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible (as the Apostle speaketh,) 1 Pet. 3. 4. And as corporeal Beauty lieth in the due proportion of the parts of the body one to another, Our Saviour hath fitted them with a name, they Are Painted Sepulchres. The Spouse's Beauty is spiritual, her Ornament Are the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible (as the Apostle speaks,) 1 Pet. 3. 4. And as corporeal Beauty lies in the due proportion of the parts of the body one to Another, po12 n1 vhz vvn pno32 p-acp dt n1, pns32 vbr vvn n2. dt ng1 n1 vbz j, po31 n2 vbr dt j-vvn n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp d r-crq vbz xx j (c-acp dt n1 vvz,) crd np1 crd crd cc c-acp j n1 vvz p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1 crd p-acp n-jn, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1423 Page 638
11641 yet this alone will not make a Beauty, without a due proportion of colours, and a good Air of the countenance: yet this alone will not make a Beauty, without a due proportion of colours, and a good Air of the countenance: av d j vmb xx vvi dt n1, p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f n2, cc dt j n1 pp-f dt n1: (53) sermon (DIV2) 1423 Page 638
11642 So this Spiritual Beauty lieth in the proportion of the Soul and its several powers and faculties to the Divine Rule, its Symmetry with the Divine Nature; So this Spiritual Beauty lies in the proportion of the Soul and its several Powers and faculties to the Divine Rule, its Symmetry with the Divine Nature; av d j n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc po31 j n2 cc n2 p-acp dt j-jn n1, po31 n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1; (53) sermon (DIV2) 1423 Page 638
11643 yet this will not do without the grace of Justification, that grace which doth gratum facere, render the Soul acceptable in the sight of God. yet this will not do without the grace of Justification, that grace which does gratum facere, render the Soul acceptable in the sighed of God. av d vmb xx vdi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cst n1 r-crq vdz fw-la fw-la, vvb dt n1 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1423 Page 638
11644 Hence this Beauty is not obvious to our senses. The World (saith the Apostle) knoweth us not. It is a Spiritual Beauty, Hence this Beauty is not obvious to our Senses. The World (Says the Apostle) Knoweth us not. It is a Spiritual Beauty, av d n1 vbz xx j p-acp po12 n2. dt n1 (vvz dt n1) vvz pno12 xx. pn31 vbz dt j n1, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1423 Page 638
11645 so as flesh and blood discerneth it not; so as Flesh and blood discerneth it not; av c-acp n1 cc n1 vvz pn31 xx; (53) sermon (DIV2) 1423 Page 638
11646 whereas we see things by the Eye of Sense, Reason or Revelation. Corporeal Beauty is discerned by a carnal Eye; whereas we see things by the Eye of Sense, Reason or Revelation. Corporeal Beauty is discerned by a carnal Eye; cs pns12 vvb n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, n1 cc n1. j n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt j n1; (53) sermon (DIV2) 1423 Page 638
11869 To those who what ever they are called, and go for in the World, are Atheists in heart, To those who what ever they Are called, and go for in the World, Are Atheists in heart, p-acp d r-crq q-crq av pns32 vbr vvn, cc vvi p-acp p-acp dt n1, vbr n2 p-acp n1, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1437 Page 650
11648 it lieth in the proportion which the mind of the man or woman beareth to the Rule of Virtue, and the Principles of Reason. it lies in the proportion which the mind of the man or woman bears to the Rule of Virtue, and the Principles of Reason. pn31 vvz p-acp dt n1 r-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n2 pp-f n1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1423 Page 638
11649 Thus a man may see more Beauty and Loveliness in one that is Learned and knowing, Thus a man may see more Beauty and Loveliness in one that is Learned and knowing, av dt n1 vmb vvi dc n1 cc n1 p-acp pi cst vbz j cc vvg, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1423 Page 638
11650 than in one that is ignorant; than in one that is ignorant; cs p-acp pi cst vbz j; (53) sermon (DIV2) 1423 Page 638
11651 in one that is just, chast, sober, temperate, than in a beastly Drunkard, a sottish unclean Adulterer, in one that is just, chaste, Sobrium, temperate, than in a beastly Drunkard, a sottish unclean Adulterer, p-acp pi cst vbz j, j, j, j, cs p-acp dt j n1, dt j j n1, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1423 Page 638
11652 an unjust and unrighteous man, &c. But the Beauty of a Child of God lieth deeper, and more remote from a carnal mans apprehension, in the Souls Symmetry with the pure, and holy nature of God. the proportions of his Soul to the pattern of a disciple of Christ as his lineaments are drawn in holy Writ. an unjust and unrighteous man, etc. But the Beauty of a Child of God lies Deeper, and more remote from a carnal men apprehension, in the Souls Symmetry with the pure, and holy nature of God. the proportions of his Soul to the pattern of a disciple of christ as his lineaments Are drawn in holy Writ. dt j cc j-u n1, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz avc-jn, cc av-dc j p-acp dt j ng1 n1, p-acp dt n2 n1 p-acp dt j, cc j n1 pp-f np1. dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n2 vbr vvn p-acp j vvn. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1423 Page 639
11653 This the natural Eye seeth not, the Spiritual man alone discerneth, nor doth he at all times discern it in ano ther, Eli could not see Hannahs beauty, This the natural Eye sees not, the Spiritual man alone discerneth, nor does he At all times discern it in anon there, Eli could not see Hannahs beauty, np1 dt j n1 vvz xx, dt j n1 av-j vvz, ccx vdz pns31 p-acp d n2 vvi pn31 p-acp av a-acp, np1 vmd xx vvi np1 n1, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1423 Page 639
11654 but thought it had been only a little colour which too much wine had brought into her face. but Thought it had been only a little colour which too much wine had brought into her face. cc-acp vvd pn31 vhd vbn av-j dt j n1 r-crq av d n1 vhd vvn p-acp po31 n1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1423 Page 639
11655 The Subject of this beauty is the heart, Christ seeth, and knoweth that hence, though a Child of God doth appear fair to his Brother, The Subject of this beauty is the heart, christ sees, and Knoweth that hence, though a Child of God does appear fair to his Brother, dt j-jn pp-f d n1 vbz dt n1, np1 vvz, cc vvz cst av, cs dt n1 pp-f np1 vdz vvi j p-acp po31 n1, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1423 Page 639
11656 yet to Christ more fair, even the fairest amongst Women. yet to christ more fair, even the Fairest among Women. av p-acp np1 av-dc j, av dt js p-acp n2. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1423 Page 639
11657 2. Secondly, It is not a Native but an adventitious beauty, you (saith the Apostle) hath he quickened who were dead in trespasses and sins. Eph. 2. 1. Children of wrath by nature even as others, v. 3. By nature there is none righteous, no not one, none that understandeth, 2. Secondly, It is not a Native but an adventitious beauty, you (Says the Apostle) hath he quickened who were dead in Trespasses and Sins. Ephesians 2. 1. Children of wrath by nature even as Others, v. 3. By nature there is none righteous, no not one, none that understands, crd ord, pn31 vbz xx dt j-jn p-acp dt j n1, pn22 (vvz dt n1) vhz pns31 vvn r-crq vbdr j p-acp n2 cc n2. np1 crd crd n2 pp-f n1 p-acp n1 av c-acp n2-jn, n1 crd p-acp n1 a-acp vbz pix j, uh-dx xx crd, pi cst vvz, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1424 Page 639
11658 nor seeketh after God, the Philosopher spake like a Philosopher when he determined the Soul to be naturally as white Paper or tabula rasa. The Divine must speak otherwise there is in man a want justitiae debitae inesse, a want of that image of God in which lies the Souls beauty; nor seeks After God, the Philosopher spoke like a Philosopher when he determined the Soul to be naturally as white Paper or tabula rasa. The Divine must speak otherwise there is in man a want justitiae debitae inesse, a want of that image of God in which lies the Souls beauty; ccx vvz p-acp np1, dt n1 vvd av-j dt n1 c-crq pns31 vvd dt n1 pc-acp vbi av-j p-acp j-jn n1 cc fw-la fw-la. dt j-jn vmb vvi av pc-acp vbz p-acp n1 dt n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la, dt n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f np1 p-acp r-crq vvz dt n2 n1; (53) sermon (DIV2) 1424 Page 639
11659 He was created in honour, but he is become like the Beast that perisheth, he hath lost the image of the heavenly, Behold (saith David, Psal. 51.) I was shapen in iniquity, and in sin did my Mother bring me forth. He was created in honour, but he is become like the Beast that Perishes, he hath lost the image of the heavenly, Behold (Says David, Psalm 51.) I was shapen in iniquity, and in since did my Mother bring me forth. pns31 vbds vvn p-acp n1, cc-acp pns31 vbz vvn av-j dt n1 cst vvz, pns31 vhz vvn dt n1 pp-f dt j, vvb (vvz np1, np1 crd) pns11 vbds vvn p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1 vdd po11 n1 vvb pno11 av. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1424 Page 639
11660 What can be clean (saith Job) that is born of a Woman? Or how can that which is clean come forth from that which is unclean. The vitious inclinations of Children is matter of demonstration, till they be in some measure corrected, by the precepts and instructions, What can be clean (Says Job) that is born of a Woman? Or how can that which is clean come forth from that which is unclean. The vicious inclinations of Children is matter of demonstration, till they be in Some measure corrected, by the Precepts and instructions, q-crq vmb vbi j (vvz np1) d vbz vvn pp-f dt n1? cc c-crq vmb cst r-crq vbz av-j vvn av p-acp cst r-crq vbz j. dt j n2 pp-f n2 vbz n1 pp-f n1, c-acp pns32 vbb p-acp d n1 vvn, p-acp dt n2 cc n2, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1424 Page 639
11661 and government of those that are set over them, and by moral discipline, which yet doth not cultivate and adorn them sufficiently to render them beautiful in the Eyes of Christ. and government of those that Are Set over them, and by moral discipline, which yet does not cultivate and adorn them sufficiently to render them beautiful in the Eyes of christ. cc n1 pp-f d cst vbr vvn p-acp pno32, cc p-acp j n1, r-crq av vdz xx vvi cc vvi pno32 av-j pc-acp vvi pno32 j p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1424 Page 639
11718 The habits of grace infused in Regeneration are capable of increase and augmentation, nor will any be perfect in them till he comes to dye: The habits of grace infused in Regeneration Are capable of increase and augmentation, nor will any be perfect in them till he comes to die: dt n2 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp n1 vbr j pp-f n1 cc n1, ccx vmb d vbi j p-acp pno32 c-acp pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi: (53) sermon (DIV2) 1429 Page 642
11662 3. Thirdly, it is not an Artificial but created beauty. The beauty of the Civil person, that either from the precepts or examples of his governours or his ingenuous education, hath imbibed Principles of Moral Discipline is indeed no native beauty, but it is an artificial beauty, as to which God hath had no hand but that of his common Providence, 3. Thirdly, it is not an Artificial but created beauty. The beauty of the Civil person, that either from the Precepts or Examples of his Governors or his ingenuous education, hath imbibed Principles of Moral Discipline is indeed no native beauty, but it is an artificial beauty, as to which God hath had no hand but that of his Common Providence, crd ord, pn31 vbz xx dt j p-acp vvn n1. dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, cst d p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po31 n2 cc po31 j n1, vhz vvn n2 pp-f j n1 vbz av dx j-jn n1, p-acp pn31 vbz dt j n1, a-acp p-acp r-crq np1 vhz vhn dx n1 p-acp d pp-f po31 j n1, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1425 Page 639
11663 but the Spouse's beauty is a created beauty, wholly Gods work in the Soul, creating faith in it, uniting it to Christ, changing its heart, giving it new habits, new qualities, and inclinations. but the Spouse's beauty is a created beauty, wholly God's work in the Soul, creating faith in it, uniting it to christ, changing its heart, giving it new habits, new qualities, and inclinations. cc-acp dt ng1 n1 vbz dt vvn n1, av-jn ng1 n1 p-acp dt n1, vvg n1 p-acp pn31, n-vvg pn31 p-acp np1, vvg po31 n1, vvg pn31 j n2, j n2, cc n2. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1425 Page 639
11664 Thou were comely, saith God, Ezech. 16. 14. through my comeliness put upon thee. Thou were comely, Says God, Ezekiel 16. 14. through my comeliness put upon thee. pns21 vbr j, vvz np1, np1 crd crd p-acp po11 n1 vvn p-acp pno21. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1425 Page 640
11665 Corporteal beauty is the work of God in nature, and it is hardly in the power of man to contribute any thing towards that. Corporteal beauty is the work of God in nature, and it is hardly in the power of man to contribute any thing towards that. vvb n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1, cc pn31 vbz av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp d. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1425 Page 640
11666 The Painter dissembleth a beauty but giveth no real beauty; the Taylor dissembleth a Symmetry of parts but cannot give it. The Painter dissembleth a beauty but gives no real beauty; the Taylor dissembleth a Symmetry of parts but cannot give it. dt n1 vvz dt n1 cc-acp vvz dx j n1; dt n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp vmbx vvi pn31. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1425 Page 640
11667 But Spiritual beauty is much more the gift of God, that is, a Gift of Special grace. But Spiritual beauty is much more the gift of God, that is, a Gift of Special grace. p-acp j n1 vbz d av-dc dt n1 pp-f np1, cst vbz, dt n1 pp-f j n1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1425 Page 640
11668 Art may make a woman that is not beautiful appear so, but it cannot make one to be beautiful that is not so. Art may make a woman that is not beautiful appear so, but it cannot make one to be beautiful that is not so. n1 vmb vvi dt n1 cst vbz xx j vvb av, cc-acp pn31 vmbx vvi pi pc-acp vbi j cst vbz xx av. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1425 Page 640
11669 Good works do little more to the Saints beauty in the Eyes of Christ then hansome cloaths, Good works do little more to the Saints beauty in the Eyes of christ then handsome clothes, j n2 vdb av-j av-dc p-acp dt ng1 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 av j n2, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1425 Page 640
11670 or linnen doth towards the beauty of the body. or linen does towards the beauty of the body. cc n1 vdz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1425 Page 640
11671 If the body be comely, and beautiful, hansome fashioned cloaths or linnen may indeed set it off, If the body be comely, and beautiful, handsome fashioned clothes or linen may indeed Set it off, cs dt n1 vbb j, cc j, j j-vvn n2 cc n1 vmb av vvi pn31 a-acp, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1425 Page 640
11672 but if the body hath no true symmetry of parts, all that good cloaths do is to hide deformity, but if the body hath no true symmetry of parts, all that good clothes doe is to hide deformity, cc-acp cs dt n1 vhz dx j n1 pp-f n2, d cst j n2 n1 vbz pc-acp vvi n1, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1425 Page 640
11673 and to make the body that is not comely yet appear so unto others. and to make the body that is not comely yet appear so unto Others. cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 cst vbz xx j av vvi av p-acp n2-jn. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1425 Page 640
11674 If the Soul of a man or woman be truly beautiful through an imputed righteousness and inherent grace, good works much set forth this beauty to the world, If the Soul of a man or woman be truly beautiful through an imputed righteousness and inherent grace, good works much Set forth this beauty to the world, cs dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 vbb av-j j p-acp dt vvd n1 cc j n1, j n2 av-d vvn av d n1 p-acp dt n1, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1425 Page 640
11675 and are also acceptable unto God. and Are also acceptable unto God. cc vbr av j p-acp np1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1425 Page 640
11676 But works only Morally good, that is, such things as God hath commanded, can never make a Spiritual Ethiopian fair, But works only Morally good, that is, such things as God hath commanded, can never make a Spiritual Ethiopian fair, p-acp n2 av-j av-j j, cst vbz, d n2 c-acp np1 vhz vvn, vmb av-x vvi dt j np1 j, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1425 Page 640
11677 nor the Soul that is naturally crooked, straight. nor the Soul that is naturally crooked, straight. ccx dt n1 cst vbz av-j j, av. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1425 Page 640
11678 The Romish Taylors, and Painters, labour in vain to make Souls beautiful by prescription of good works, not flowing from a true faith in Jesus Christ; The Romish Tailors, and Painters, labour in vain to make Souls beautiful by prescription of good works, not flowing from a true faith in jesus christ; dt jp n2, cc n2, vvb p-acp j pc-acp vvi n2 j p-acp n1 pp-f j n2, xx vvg p-acp dt j n1 p-acp np1 np1; (53) sermon (DIV2) 1425 Page 640
11679 indeed the truely beautiful Soul will maintain good works for necessary uses, and not be seen in any part of the world, indeed the truly beautiful Soul will maintain good works for necessary uses, and not be seen in any part of the world, av dt av-j j n1 vmb vvi j n2 p-acp j n2, cc xx vbi vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1425 Page 640
11680 or in any station in it, but clothed with them, the Kings Daughter though all glorious within, or in any station in it, but clothed with them, the Kings Daughter though all glorious within, cc p-acp d n1 p-acp pn31, cc-acp vvn p-acp pno32, dt ng1 n1 cs d j p-acp, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1425 Page 640
11753 who was more despised, and rejected of men then Christ? Who was more reviled, contemned, abused both in words and deeds then John the Baptist, Christ, who was more despised, and rejected of men then christ? Who was more reviled, contemned, abused both in words and Deeds then John the Baptist, christ, r-crq vbds av-dc vvn, cc vvn pp-f n2 cs np1? r-crq vbds av-dc vvn, vvn, vvn d p-acp n2 cc n2 av np1 dt n1, np1, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 644
11681 yet must have her garments also smell of Myrrh, Aloes, and Cassia, but these are not her onely beauty in the Eyes of her beloved, she still cries out, O Lord, my righteousness is all as a menstruous cloth, as an unclean thing. yet must have her garments also smell of Myrrh, Aloes, and Cassia, but these Are not her only beauty in the Eyes of her Beloved, she still cries out, Oh Lord, my righteousness is all as a menstruous cloth, as an unclean thing. av vmb vhi po31 n2 av vvb pp-f n1, n2, cc n1, p-acp d vbr xx po31 j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 j-vvn, pns31 av vvz av, uh n1, po11 n1 vbz d p-acp dt j n1, c-acp dt j n1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1425 Page 640
11682 I am altogether in my self, as a filthy and unclean thing. I am altogether in my self, as a filthy and unclean thing. pns11 vbm av p-acp po11 n1, c-acp dt j cc j n1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1425 Page 640
11683 4. The beauty of the Child of God is not onely Adherent but also Inherent, Justification is his beauty, this I call adherent, he is in a state of favour with God, 4. The beauty of the Child of God is not only Adherent but also Inherent, Justification is his beauty, this I call adherent, he is in a state of favour with God, crd dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz xx av-j j p-acp av j, n1 vbz po31 n1, d pns11 vvb j, pns31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1426 Page 640
11684 & hath a right to be called his Child. & hath a right to be called his Child. cc vhz dt j-jn pc-acp vbi vvn po31 n1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1426 Page 640
11685 Regener at ion is his inherent beauty, and makes not onely a change in his state, Regener At ion is his inherent beauty, and makes not only a change in his state, np1 p-acp n1 vbz po31 j n1, cc vvz xx av-j dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1426 Page 640
11686 but in his nature and temper. but in his nature and temper. cc-acp p-acp po31 n1 cc n1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1426 Page 640
11687 Justification maketh an alteration in the Souls state, and relation to God, before that it was an enemy, Justification makes an alteration in the Souls state, and Relation to God, before that it was an enemy, n1 vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n2 n1, cc n1 p-acp np1, c-acp cst pn31 vbds dt n1, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1426 Page 640
11688 now a Child, it cannot be properly said to be any thing inherent in us, rather adherent to us, without it the Soul cannot be comely in the Eyes of Christ; now a Child, it cannot be properly said to be any thing inherent in us, rather adherent to us, without it the Soul cannot be comely in the Eyes of christ; av dt n1, pn31 vmbx vbi av-j vvn pc-acp vbi d n1 j p-acp pno12, av-c j p-acp pno12, p-acp pn31 dt n1 vmbx vbi j p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1; (53) sermon (DIV2) 1426 Page 640
11689 those who in Johns vision were seen clothed in white, were such as were washed in the blood of the lamb. those who in Johns vision were seen clothed in white, were such as were washed in the blood of the lamb. d r-crq p-acp np1 n1 vbdr vvn vvn p-acp j-jn, vbdr d c-acp vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1426 Page 641
11690 Let the Vertues of mens Souls be never so eminent, their actions never so splendid, Let the Virtues of men's Souls be never so eminent, their actions never so splendid, vvb dt n2 pp-f ng2 n2 vbb av-x av j, po32 n2 av-x av j, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1426 Page 641
11691 yet while they are not justified, they cannot be fair in the Eyes of Christ, who judgeth not according to the outward appearance, but according to the heart. yet while they Are not justified, they cannot be fair in the Eyes of christ, who Judgeth not according to the outward appearance, but according to the heart. av cs pns32 vbr xx vvn, pns32 vmbx vbi j p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, r-crq vvz xx vvg p-acp dt j n1, cc-acp vvg p-acp dt n1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1426 Page 641
11692 But yet this is not all the Spouse's beauty; But yet this is not all the Spouse's beauty; p-acp av d vbz xx d dt ng1 n1; (53) sermon (DIV2) 1426 Page 641
11693 In the same moment wherein by justifying the sinner, God maketh a change in his state, he also maketh a change in his heart; In the same moment wherein by justifying the sinner, God makes a change in his state, he also makes a change in his heart; p-acp dt d n1 c-crq p-acp vvg dt n1, np1 vvz dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, pns31 av vvz dt n1 p-acp po31 n1; (53) sermon (DIV2) 1426 Page 641
11694 this cannot be alone, neither is it causative of the other. this cannot be alone, neither is it causative of the other. d vmbx vbi j, av-dx vbz pn31 j pp-f dt j-jn. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1426 Page 641
11695 Those are wonderfully vain that charge us with asserting, that God can be pleased with an unholy Soul or that any such Soul is fair and lovely in the Eyes of that God, who is of purer Eyes, Those Are wonderfully vain that charge us with asserting, that God can be pleased with an unholy Soul or that any such Soul is fair and lovely in the Eyes of that God, who is of Purer Eyes, d vbr av-j j cst vvb pno12 p-acp vvg, cst np1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1 cc cst d d n1 vbz j cc j p-acp dt n2 pp-f d np1, r-crq vbz pp-f jc n2, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1426 Page 641
11696 then that he can behold any iniquity. This is what Protestants do affirm; then that he can behold any iniquity. This is what Protestants do affirm; av cst pns31 vmb vvi d n1. d vbz q-crq n2 vdb vvi; (53) sermon (DIV2) 1426 Page 641
11697 That God reckoneth the righteousness, or comeliness of Christ unto to the Soul, and so makes us comely, That God Reckoneth the righteousness, or comeliness of christ unto to the Soul, and so makes us comely, cst np1 vvz dt n1, cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp p-acp dt n1, cc av vvz pno12 j, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1426 Page 641
11698 and in the same moment gives his Spirit to it, to renew & sanctifie it, and dwell in it, & that both these make up the Spiritual beauty & comeliness, and in the same moment gives his Spirit to it, to renew & sanctify it, and dwell in it, & that both these make up the Spiritual beauty & comeliness, cc p-acp dt d n1 vvz po31 n1 p-acp pn31, pc-acp vvi cc vvi pn31, cc vvi p-acp pn31, cc cst d d vvb a-acp dt j n1 cc n1, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1426 Page 641
11699 but God doth not accept our Persons upon the latter, but upon the former account; but God does not accept our Persons upon the latter, but upon the former account; cc-acp np1 vdz xx vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt d, cc-acp p-acp dt j n1; (53) sermon (DIV2) 1426 Page 641
11700 yet we say, This conformity of the heart to the will of God wrought by regeneration, is a great part of the Souls comliness. yet we say, This conformity of the heart to the will of God wrought by regeneration, is a great part of the Souls comeliness. av pns12 vvb, d n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp n1, vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 n1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1426 Page 641
11770 and by others of his Prophets. and by Others of his prophets. cc p-acp n2-jn pp-f po31 n2. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 645
11771 If it were spoken with reference to such as feared God, and walked in his commandments, If it were spoken with Referente to such as feared God, and walked in his Commandments, cs pn31 vbdr vvn p-acp n1 p-acp d c-acp vvd np1, cc vvd p-acp po31 n2, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 645
11701 Thou hast (saith Christ) ravished my heart, my Sister, my Spouse, thou hast ravished mine heart with one of the Chains about thy neck, Cant. 4. 9. This we also further say, That although this inherent beauty, be not that for which Christ accepteth the Person of a Child of God, Thou hast (Says christ) ravished my heart, my Sister, my Spouse, thou hast ravished mine heart with one of the Chains about thy neck, Cant 4. 9. This we also further say, That although this inherent beauty, be not that for which christ Accepteth the Person of a Child of God, pns21 vh2 (vvz np1) vvn po11 n1, po11 n1, po11 n1, pns21 vh2 vvn po11 n1 p-acp crd pp-f dt n2 p-acp po21 n1, np1 crd crd np1 pns12 av jc vvb, cst cs d j n1, vbb xx d p-acp r-crq np1 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1426 Page 641
11702 yet God is well pleased with it, and it doth much increase Gods manifestative love towards a Person, John 14. 21. 5. Fifthly, The beauty of the Child of God is a desirable beauty desirable to God. Indeed all beauty is desirable; yet God is well pleased with it, and it does much increase God's manifestative love towards a Person, John 14. 21. 5. Fifthly, The beauty of the Child of God is a desirable beauty desirable to God. Indeed all beauty is desirable; av np1 vbz av vvn p-acp pn31, cc pn31 vdz av-d vvi npg1 j n1 p-acp dt n1, np1 crd crd crd ord, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz dt j n1 j p-acp np1. np1 d n1 vbz j; (53) sermon (DIV2) 1426 Page 641
11703 this is to God desirable. You must understand it safely. this is to God desirable. You must understand it safely. d vbz p-acp np1 j. pn22 vmb vvi pn31 av-j. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1427 Page 641
11704 All desire in the creature speaketh some want and indigences, in God it only speaks complacence, Psal. 45. 4. So shall the King desire thy beauty, the meaning is no more then be well pleased with thy Beauty. All desire in the creature speaks Some want and indigences, in God it only speaks complacence, Psalm 45. 4. So shall the King desire thy beauty, the meaning is no more then be well pleased with thy Beauty. av-d n1 p-acp dt n1 vvz d n1 cc n2, p-acp np1 pn31 av-j vvz n1, np1 crd crd av vmb dt n1 vvb po21 n1, dt n1 vbz av-dx av-dc cs vbi av vvn p-acp po21 n1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1427 Page 641
11705 God is well pleased with their Souls and his will moveth toward them, and the enjoyment of them, not to fill up any vacuity or emptiness in himself, God is well pleased with their Souls and his will moves towards them, and the enjoyment of them, not to fill up any vacuity or emptiness in himself, np1 vbz av vvn p-acp po32 n2 cc po31 n1 vvz p-acp pno32, cc dt n1 pp-f pno32, xx pc-acp vvi a-acp d n1 cc n1 p-acp px31, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1427 Page 641
11706 but to fill up their emptinesses with the sulness of himself who filleth all in all. but to fill up their emptinesses with the sulness of himself who fills all in all. cc-acp pc-acp vvi a-acp po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f px31 r-crq vvz d p-acp d. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1427 Page 641
11707 Thus the Schoolmen say truly, That though the creature works, and moves to supply his own indigence, Thus the Schoolmen say truly, That though the creature works, and moves to supply his own indigence, av dt n2 vvb av-j, cst cs dt n1 vvz, cc vvz pc-acp vvi po31 d n1, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1427 Page 641
11708 yet God never moveth nor worketh but to communicate his own perfection and fulness. yet God never moves nor works but to communicate his own perfection and fullness. av np1 av-x vvz ccx vvz cc-acp pc-acp vvi po31 d n1 cc n1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1427 Page 641
11709 6. The beauty of the Child of God is a never fading beauty. Corporeal beauty is vain, age, sickness, contagious diseases, many accidents, either greatly abate, or destroy this. 6. The beauty of the Child of God is a never fading beauty. Corporeal beauty is vain, age, sickness, contagious diseases, many accidents, either greatly abate, or destroy this. crd dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz dt av-x j-vvg n1. j n1 vbz j, n1, n1, j n2, d n2, av-d av-j vvi, cc vvi d. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1428 Page 642
11710 This Spiritual beauty, though it may abate, yet shall never sail; This Spiritual beauty, though it may abate, yet shall never sail; d j n1, cs pn31 vmb vvi, av vmb av-x vvi; (53) sermon (DIV2) 1428 Page 642
11711 It is one of Gods gifts to the Soul which are without repentance, It is caused from the seed of God which abideth in the Soul. The appearance of it to the world may abate, It is one of God's Gifts to the Soul which Are without Repentance, It is caused from the seed of God which Abideth in the Soul. The appearance of it to the world may abate, pn31 vbz crd pp-f npg1 n2 p-acp dt n1 r-crq vbr p-acp n1, pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1 dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1428 Page 642
11712 but its beauty cannot wholly fail and perish. but its beauty cannot wholly fail and perish. cc-acp po31 n1 vmbx av-jn vvi cc vvi. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1428 Page 642
11713 It is as the air of the Soul resulting from its state of Justification, which altereth not, It is as the air of the Soul resulting from its state of Justification, which altereth not, pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvg p-acp po31 n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vvz xx, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1428 Page 642
11714 and from the infused habits of Regeneration which cannot dye. 7. Lastly, It is not apersect beauty. and from the infused habits of Regeneration which cannot die. 7. Lastly, It is not apersect beauty. cc p-acp dt vvn n2 pp-f n1 r-crq vmbx vvi. crd ord, pn31 vbz xx j n1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1428 Page 642
11715 The adherent beauty of Gods People is perfect, the Soul that is justifyed from the guilt of one sin is justifyed from the guilt of all sins. The adherent beauty of God's People is perfect, the Soul that is justified from the guilt of one since is justified from the guilt of all Sins. dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n1 vbz j, dt n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f crd n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1429 Page 642
11716 God never forgives in part (if we understand by forgiving, remitting the obligation sin layeth us under to Eternal death.) But the inherent beauty of the Children of God is imperfect, we know in part, and love in part; God never forgives in part (if we understand by forgiving, remitting the obligation since Layeth us under to Eternal death.) But the inherent beauty of the Children of God is imperfect, we know in part, and love in part; np1 av-x vvz p-acp n1 (cs pns12 vvb p-acp j-vvg, vvg dt n1 n1 vvz pno12 p-acp p-acp j n1.) p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 vbz j, pns12 vvb p-acp n1, cc vvb p-acp n1; (53) sermon (DIV2) 1429 Page 642
11717 sincerity is all we can glory in, all our perfection as to that. sincerity is all we can glory in, all our perfection as to that. n1 vbz d pns12 vmb vvi p-acp, d po12 n1 c-acp p-acp d. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1429 Page 642
11772 and kept close to the rule of Worship which he had given them, it holds good still to all Souls that fall under that Character. and kept close to the Rule of Worship which he had given them, it holds good still to all Souls that fallen under that Character. cc vvd av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 r-crq pns31 vhd vvn pno32, pn31 vvz j av p-acp d n2 cst vvb p-acp d n1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 645
11719 No nor then neither, for though the actings of some grace proportioned to our indigent mortal state will then cease (and so in that sense may be said to be perfected) yet Love and delight in God, habits of Grace which we shall carry with us into, No nor then neither, for though the actings of Some grace proportioned to our indigent Mortal state will then cease (and so in that sense may be said to be perfected) yet Love and delight in God, habits of Grace which we shall carry with us into, dx ccx av av-dx, c-acp cs dt n2 pp-f d n1 vvn p-acp po12 j j-jn n1 vmb av vvi (cc av p-acp d n1 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vbi vvn) av vvb cc n1 p-acp np1, n2 pp-f n1 r-crq pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno12 p-acp, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1429 Page 642
11720 and exercise in another world shall be made perfect there. and exercise in Another world shall be made perfect there. cc vvi p-acp j-jn n1 vmb vbi vvn j a-acp. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1429 Page 642
11721 But in the exercises of our habits of grace the best of Gods People are much more imperfect, laying many a black parch upon a fair face, which the pure God seeth, But in the exercises of our habits of grace the best of God's People Are much more imperfect, laying many a black parch upon a fair face, which the pure God sees, p-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n2 pp-f n1 dt js pp-f ng1 n1 vbr av-d av-dc j, vvg d dt j-jn vvi p-acp dt j n1, r-crq dt j np1 vvz, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1429 Page 642
11722 and can distinguish from Beauty spots. Though for them he will not cast his people off. and can distinguish from Beauty spots. Though for them he will not cast his people off. cc vmb vvi p-acp n1 n2. cs p-acp pno32 pns31 vmb xx vvi po31 n1 a-acp. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1429 Page 642
11723 Thus far I have shewed you the nature of the Spouses beauty. Thus Far I have showed you the nature of the Spouses beauty. av av-j pns11 vhb vvn pn22 dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1430 Page 642
11724 I shall now shew you whence it is, that such a Soul in the Eyes of Christ is the fairest amongst Women. This will appear but reasonable if we consider, I shall now show you whence it is, that such a Soul in the Eyes of christ is the Fairest among Women. This will appear but reasonable if we Consider, pns11 vmb av vvi pn22 c-crq pn31 vbz, cst d dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 vbz dt js p-acp n2. d vmb vvi p-acp j cs pns12 vvb, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1430 Page 642
11725 That their beauty is Christs workmanship. That their beauty is Christ workmanship. cst po32 n1 vbz npg1 n1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1431 Page 642
11726 I told you before that it is not an artificial beauty, nor natural, but created and superinduced upon the Soul; I told you before that it is not an artificial beauty, nor natural, but created and superinduced upon the Soul; pns11 vvd pn22 a-acp cst pn31 vbz xx dt j n1, ccx j, p-acp vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1; (53) sermon (DIV2) 1431 Page 642
11727 The holy Scripture calls man Gods Generation, Acts 17. 29. and borroweth the expression from an Heathen Poet, NONLATINALPHABET they saw that by the light of Nature. The holy Scripture calls man God's Generation, Acts 17. 29. and borroweth the expression from an Heathen Poet, they saw that by the Light of Nature. dt j n1 vvz n1 npg1 n1, n2 crd crd cc vvz dt n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, pns32 vvd cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1431 Page 642
11728 The Apostle tells us, Eph. 2. 10. That we are Gods workmanship created to good works, which God had before ordained, that we should walk in them, God, had ordained it Christ wrought it. The Apostle tells us, Ephesians 2. 10. That we Are God's workmanship created to good works, which God had before ordained, that we should walk in them, God, had ordained it christ wrought it. dt n1 vvz pno12, np1 crd crd cst pns12 vbr ng1 n1 vvn p-acp j n2, r-crq np1 vhd a-acp vvn, cst pns12 vmd vvi p-acp pno32, np1, vhd vvn pn31 np1 vvd pn31. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1431 Page 643
11729 Whatsoever of good a Child of God hath in him it is all from God, he is begotten of God, John 1. 13. We are created by him to good works, Whatsoever of good a Child of God hath in him it is all from God, he is begotten of God, John 1. 13. We Are created by him to good works, r-crq pp-f j dt n1 pp-f np1 vhz p-acp pno31 pn31 vbz d p-acp np1, pns31 vbz vvn pp-f np1, np1 crd crd pns12 vbr vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp j n2, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1431 Page 643
11730 and he worketh in us to will and do. and he works in us to will and do. cc pns31 vvz p-acp pno12 pc-acp vmb cc vdb. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1431 Page 643
11731 Are we justified, and is that any part of our beauty? We are justifyed by his grace, washed in his blood. are we justified, and is that any part of our beauty? We Are justified by his grace, washed in his blood. vbr pns12 vvn, cc vbz d d n1 pp-f po12 n1? pns12 vbr vvn p-acp po31 n1, vvn p-acp po31 n1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1431 Page 643
11732 Except I wash you (saith Christ) you have no part in me. Except I wash you (Says christ) you have no part in me. j pns11 vvb pn22 (vvz np1) pn22 vhb dx n1 p-acp pno11. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1431 Page 643
11733 It is natural to us all to account any thing best, and fairest, to which our selves have contributed any thing as a cause. It is natural to us all to account any thing best, and Fairest, to which our selves have contributed any thing as a cause. pn31 vbz j p-acp pno12 d pc-acp vvi d n1 av-js, cc js, p-acp r-crq po12 n2 vhb vvn d n1 p-acp dt n1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1431 Page 643
11734 The Father and Mother value their own Child above any others: The man of art takes most delight in his own workmanship. God can do nothing, The Father and Mother valve their own Child above any Others: The man of art Takes most delight in his own workmanship. God can do nothing, dt n1 cc n1 vvb po32 d n1 p-acp d n2-jn: dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz av-ds n1 p-acp po31 d n1. np1 vmb vdi pix, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1431 Page 643
11735 but what is truly, and highly good, and he cannot but be most pleased in his own work. but what is truly, and highly good, and he cannot but be most pleased in his own work. cc-acp q-crq vbz av-j, cc av-j j, cc pns31 vmbx p-acp vbi av-ds vvn p-acp po31 d n1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1431 Page 643
11736 2. Secondly, The beauty of the Child of God is Christs beauty, and lyeth in the Souls assimilation, 2. Secondly, The beauty of the Child of God is Christ beauty, and lies in the Souls assimilation, crd ord, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz npg1 n1, cc vvz p-acp dt n2 n1, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1432 Page 643
11737 or being made like unto Christ. or being made like unto christ. cc vbg vvn av-j p-acp np1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1432 Page 643
11773 They are precious in Gods fight, honourable, he hath loved them, the holy one of Israel is their Saviour, They Are precious in God's fight, honourable, he hath loved them, the holy one of Israel is their Saviour, pns32 vbr j p-acp ng1 n1, j, pns31 vhz vvn pno32, dt j pi pp-f np1 vbz po32 n1, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 645
11918 But in the Text it is certain that it doth. But in the Text it is certain that it does. p-acp p-acp dt n1 pn31 vbz j cst pn31 vdz. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1443 Page 653
11738 Is he justifyed? It is by the imputation of his righteousness. Is he regenerated? It is through his Spirit and by his regeneration, the image of God, and Christ is renewed in him in Knowledge, righteousness and holiness, the like mind is in him that was in Christ. Is he justified? It is by the imputation of his righteousness. Is he regenerated? It is through his Spirit and by his regeneration, the image of God, and christ is renewed in him in Knowledge, righteousness and holiness, the like mind is in him that was in christ. vbz pns31 vvn? pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. vbz pns31 vvn? pn31 vbz p-acp po31 n1 cc p-acp po31 n1, dt n1 pp-f np1, cc np1 vbz vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp n1, n1 cc n1, dt j n1 vbz p-acp pno31 cst vbds p-acp np1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1432 Page 643
11739 Likeness is the Mother of Love, and all Love floweth from some likeness or conceived likeness in the object beloved. Likeness is the Mother of Love, and all Love flows from Some likeness or conceived likeness in the Object Beloved. n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, cc d n1 vvz p-acp d n1 cc j-vvn n1 p-acp dt n1 vvn. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1432 Page 643
11740 Christ cannot but love that Soul that is made partaker of the Divine nature, & renewed according to his image, & made like unto himself. christ cannot but love that Soul that is made partaker of the Divine nature, & renewed according to his image, & made like unto himself. np1 vmbx cc-acp vvi d n1 cst vbz vvn n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, cc vvd vvg p-acp po31 n1, cc vvd av-j p-acp px31. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1432 Page 643
11741 The believer was predestinated to be conform to the Image of the Son, & by Faith & Regeneration he is made conform, renewed according to the image of God, (according to the Apostles phrase.) If Jacob knew his sons coat again, The believer was predestinated to be conform to the Image of the Son, & by Faith & Regeneration he is made conform, renewed according to the image of God, (according to the Apostles phrase.) If Jacob knew his Sons coat again, dt n1 vbds vvn pc-acp vbi vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc p-acp n1 cc n1 pns31 vbz vvn vvb, vvn p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (vvg p-acp dt n2 n1.) cs np1 vvd po31 ng1 n1 av, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1432 Page 643
11742 and the sight of it was enough to set the Fathers bowels on yerning, Christ will doubtless know his own robes, and the sighed of it was enough to Set the Father's bowels on yearning, christ will doubtless know his own robes, cc dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbds av-d pc-acp vvi dt ng1 n2 p-acp vvg, np1 vmb av-j vvi po31 d n2, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1432 Page 643
11743 and cannot but account that Soul most beautiful, that is adorned with & dressed in them. and cannot but account that Soul most beautiful, that is adorned with & dressed in them. cc vmbx cc-acp vvi d n1 av-ds j, cst vbz vvn p-acp cc vvn p-acp pno32. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1432 Page 643
11744 This in the first place may serve to convince us of the truth of what John tells us, 1. John 5. 19. That the whole world lyeth in wickedness. This in the First place may serve to convince us of the truth of what John tells us, 1. John 5. 19. That the Whole world lies in wickedness. d p-acp dt ord n1 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi pno12 pp-f dt n1 pp-f r-crq np1 vvz pno12, crd np1 crd crd cst dt j-jn n1 vvz p-acp n1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 643
11745 For these Souls whom Christ judgeth and calleth the fairest amongst Women: The most lovely and beautiful Souls, are those who in the Eyes of the generality in the world are counted the most unlovely, despicable, For these Souls whom christ Judgeth and calls the Fairest among Women: The most lovely and beautiful Souls, Are those who in the Eyes of the generality in the world Are counted the most unlovely, despicable, p-acp d n2 r-crq np1 vvz cc vvz dt js p-acp n2: dt av-ds j cc j n2, vbr d r-crq p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vbr vvn dt av-ds j, j, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 643
11746 and contemptible Persons in nature in so much that Godly men and women may take up the words of the Apostle, 1 Cor. 4. 9. concerning himself and those of his own order, 1 Cor. 4. 9. We think, that God hath set as forth as it were appointed unto death, for we are made a spectacle to the world, to angels and to men. and contemptible Persons in nature in so much that Godly men and women may take up the words of the Apostle, 1 Cor. 4. 9. Concerning himself and those of his own order, 1 Cor. 4. 9. We think, that God hath Set as forth as it were appointed unto death, for we Are made a spectacle to the world, to Angels and to men. cc j n2 p-acp n1 p-acp av av-d cst j n2 cc n2 vmb vvi a-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, crd np1 crd crd vvg px31 cc d pp-f po31 d n1, crd np1 crd crd pns12 vvb, cst np1 vhz vvn a-acp av c-acp pn31 vbdr vvn p-acp n1, c-acp pns12 vbr vvn dt n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp n2 cc p-acp n2. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 644
11747 We are fools for Christs sake, profane, leud men they are wise, we are weak, they are strong, they are honourable, we are despised; We Are Fools for Christ sake, profane, lewd men they Are wise, we Are weak, they Are strong, they Are honourable, we Are despised; pns12 vbr n2 p-acp npg1 n1, j, j n2 pns32 vbr j, pns12 vbr j, pns32 vbr j, pns32 vbr j, pns12 vbr vvn; (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 644
11748 the People of God, in the present age, in all former ages are they who hunger, the People of God, in the present age, in all former ages Are they who hunger, dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt j n1, p-acp d j n2 vbr pns32 r-crq n1, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 644
11749 and thirst, who are naked and buffeted, and have no certain dwelling place, yet they labour, working with their hands, being reviled they bless, being persecuted they suffer it, being defamed they intreat, and thirst, who Are naked and buffeted, and have no certain Dwelling place, yet they labour, working with their hands, being reviled they bless, being persecuted they suffer it, being defamed they entreat, cc n1, r-crq vbr j cc vvn, cc vhb dx j n-vvg n1, av pns32 vvb, vvg p-acp po32 n2, vbg vvn pns32 vvb, vbg vvn pns32 vvb pn31, vbg vvn pns32 vvb, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 644
11750 yet are they made as the filth of the world, as the off-scouring of all Nations even to this day. yet Are they made as the filth of the world, as the offscouring of all nations even to this day. av vbr pns32 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp dt j pp-f d n2 av p-acp d n1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 644
11751 Thus it was under the Old Testament, the prophet complained in his time, Isa. 59. 15. That truth failed, and he who departed from evil made himself a prey, but he addeth, Thus it was under the Old Testament, the Prophet complained in his time, Isaiah 59. 15. That truth failed, and he who departed from evil made himself a prey, but he adds, av pn31 vbds p-acp dt j n1, dt n1 vvd p-acp po31 n1, np1 crd crd cst n1 vvd, cc pns31 r-crq vvd p-acp n-jn vvd px31 dt n1, p-acp pns31 vvz, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 644
11752 and the Lord saw it, and it displeased him that there was no judgment. It was so under the New Testament; and the Lord saw it, and it displeased him that there was no judgement. It was so under the New Testament; cc dt n1 vvd pn31, cc pn31 vvd pno31 cst a-acp vbds dx n1. pn31 vbds av p-acp dt j n1; (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 644
11754 and his blessed Apostles, and all the Primitive Christians? Christ foretold his disciples, that the world should hate them, that they should speak of them all manner of Evil, persecute them, turn them out of their Synagogues, &c. It is so in our times, and his blessed Apostles, and all the Primitive Christians? christ foretold his Disciples, that the world should hate them, that they should speak of them all manner of Evil, persecute them, turn them out of their Synagogues, etc. It is so in our times, cc po31 j-vvn n2, cc d dt j np1? np1 vvd po31 n2, cst dt n1 vmd vvi pno32, cst pns32 vmd vvi pp-f pno32 d n1 pp-f n-jn, vvi pno32, vvb pno32 av pp-f po32 n2, av pn31 vbz av p-acp po12 n2, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 644
11755 if there be in any places Persons fearing God, and working righteousness, Persons that make a conscience of their waies, that fear an Oath, that durst not drink, if there be in any places Persons fearing God, and working righteousness, Persons that make a conscience of their ways, that Fear an Oath, that durst not drink, cs pc-acp vbi p-acp d n2 n2 vvg np1, cc vvg n1, n2 cst vvb dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, cst vvb dt n1, cst vvd xx vvi, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 644
11756 and swear, and curse, and blaspheme the living God, as others do, that make conscience of their worshipping God, and swear, and curse, and Blaspheme the living God, as Others do, that make conscience of their worshipping God, cc vvi, cc n1, cc vvi dt j-vvg np1, c-acp n2-jn vdb, cst vvb n1 pp-f po32 vvg n1, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 644
11757 and are a little more strict and frequent in it then others are. and Are a little more strict and frequent in it then Others Are. cc vbr dt j av-dc j cc j p-acp pn31 cs ng2-jn vbr. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 644
11758 These are the Persons against whom the world spits all their venom, against whom their hands are lifted up, men may meet together to drink, These Are the Persons against whom the world spits all their venom, against whom their hands Are lifted up, men may meet together to drink, d vbr dt n2 p-acp ro-crq dt n1 vvz d po32 n1, p-acp ro-crq po32 n2 vbr vvn a-acp, n2 vmb vvi av pc-acp vvi, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 644
11759 and revel, to hear leud and profane Songs, and Plays, but not to pray, not to consider and exhort one another to love, and to good works; and revel, to hear lewd and profane Songs, and Plays, but not to pray, not to Consider and exhort one Another to love, and to good works; cc vvi, pc-acp vvi j cc j n2, cc vvz, cc-acp xx p-acp vvb, xx pc-acp vvi cc vvi pi j-jn pc-acp vvi, cc p-acp j n2; (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 644
11760 what is this an Evidence of but that the world lyeth in wickedness? Christ judgeth pious Souls, the fairest Souls, these are they sor whom he died. what is this an Evidence of but that the world lies in wickedness? christ Judgeth pious Souls, the Fairest Souls, these Are they sor whom he died. q-crq vbz d dt n1 pp-f p-acp d dt n1 vvz p-acp n1? np1 vvz j n2, dt js n2, d vbr pns32 p-acp ro-crq pns31 vvd. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 644
11761 Whom he calls his Sister, his Spouse, the fairest Souls in the creation; Whom he calls his Sister, his Spouse, the Fairest Souls in the creation; ro-crq pns31 vvz po31 n1, po31 n1, dt js n2 p-acp dt n1; (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 644
11762 these are those Souls, whom the World sets up as marks to shoot all their invenomed arrows, bitter words against, to offer all affronts, and indignities unto. these Are those Souls, whom the World sets up as marks to shoot all their envenomed arrows, bitter words against, to offer all affronts, and indignities unto. d vbr d n2, ro-crq dt n1 vvz a-acp p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi d po32 j-vvn n2, j n2 p-acp, pc-acp vvi d vvz, cc n2 p-acp. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 644
11763 Shall not the Lord visit for these things? Shall he not be avenged on such a generation? Shall a gallant in the World, draw his Sword upon the man that affronts his Paramour, Shall not the Lord visit for these things? Shall he not be avenged on such a generation? Shall a gallant in the World, draw his Sword upon the man that affronts his Paramour, vmb xx dt n1 vvi p-acp d n2? vmb pns31 xx vbi vvn p-acp d dt n1? vmb dt j-jn p-acp dt n1, vvb po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 cst vvz po31 n1, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 644
11764 or Mistress, a wanton Woman that he hath espoused, or to whom his heart cleaveth, or Mistress, a wanton Woman that he hath espoused, or to whom his heart cleaveth, cc n1, dt j-jn n1 cst pns31 vhz vvn, cc p-acp ro-crq po31 n1 vvz, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 645
11765 and shall the Lord bear these affronts, these injuries offered to Souls that are more precious in the Eyes of their Lord then all the world is beside? Hear what the Lord said by his prophet as to that antient People of his, Isa. 43. 2, 3. I am the Lord thy God, the holy one of Israel, thy Saviour, I gave Egypt for thy ransom: Ethiopia and Seba for thee. Since thou wert pretious in my sight thou hast been honourable, and shall the Lord bear these affronts, these injuries offered to Souls that Are more precious in the Eyes of their Lord then all the world is beside? Hear what the Lord said by his Prophet as to that ancient People of his, Isaiah 43. 2, 3. I am the Lord thy God, the holy one of Israel, thy Saviour, I gave Egypt for thy ransom: Ethiopia and Seba for thee. Since thou Wertenberg precious in my sighed thou hast been honourable, cc vmb dt n1 vvb d vvz, d n2 vvn p-acp n2 cst vbr av-dc j p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 n1 av d dt n1 vbz a-acp? np1 r-crq dt n1 vvd p-acp po31 n1 c-acp p-acp cst j n1 pp-f png31, np1 crd crd, crd pns11 vbm dt n1 po21 n1, dt j pi pp-f np1, po21 n1, pns11 vvd np1 p-acp po21 n1: np1 cc np1 p-acp pno21. p-acp pns21 vbd2r j p-acp po11 n1 pns21 vh2 vbn j, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 645
11766 and I have loved thee, therefore will I give men for thee, and People for thy life. and I have loved thee, Therefore will I give men for thee, and People for thy life. cc pns11 vhb vvn pno21, av vmb pns11 vvi n2 p-acp pno21, cc n1 p-acp po21 n1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 645
11767 Was this spoken for the Jews only think we, or did this concern the profane part of the Jews, Was this spoken for the jews only think we, or did this concern the profane part of the jews, vbds d vvn p-acp dt np2 av-j vvi pns12, cc vdd d vvi dt j n1 pp-f dt np2, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 645
11768 or those only that feared the Lord, walked in his commandments, and worshiped him in Spirit and in truth? That it was not to be understood with reference to or upon the account of the leud, or those only that feared the Lord, walked in his Commandments, and worshipped him in Spirit and in truth? That it was not to be understood with Referente to or upon the account of the lewd, cc d av-j cst vvd dt n1, vvd p-acp po31 n2, cc vvd pno31 p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1? cst pn31 vbds xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 p-acp cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 645
11769 and profane part of the Jewish Nation is evident, by Gods declared detestation of them by the same prophet, and profane part of the Jewish nation is evident, by God's declared detestation of them by the same Prophet, cc j n1 pp-f dt jp n1 vbz j, p-acp n2 vvn n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp dt d n1, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 645
11774 and the worlds hatred of them, profane mens reviling, contemning, abusing them, is but a continued Evidence, that the world knoweth them not, and speaketh evil of, and the world's hatred of them, profane men's reviling, contemning, abusing them, is but a continued Evidence, that the world Knoweth them not, and speaks evil of, cc dt ng1 n1 pp-f pno32, j ng2 vvg, vvg, vvg pno32, vbz p-acp dt j-vvn n1, cst dt n1 vvz pno32 xx, cc vvz j-jn pp-f, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 645
11775 and doth evil to things and Persons they know not: and does evil to things and Persons they know not: cc vdz av-jn p-acp n2 cc n2 pns32 vvb xx: (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 645
11776 Or that it lieth in wickedness, in a vile and wicked Error of judgment, judging those vile, Or that it lies in wickedness, in a vile and wicked Error of judgement, judging those vile, cc cst pn31 vvz p-acp n1, p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f n1, vvg d j, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 645
11777 and base, whom God judgeth precious and honourable, and those worthy of hatred, whom he loveth, and base, whom God Judgeth precious and honourable, and those worthy of hatred, whom he loves, cc j, ro-crq np1 vvz j cc j, cc d j pp-f n1, ro-crq pns31 vvz, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 645
11778 & though the Lord may for a time suffer his good & righteous Servants to be thus reviled, & though the Lord may for a time suffer his good & righteous Servants to be thus reviled, cc cs dt n1 vmb p-acp dt n1 vvi po31 j cc j n2 pc-acp vbi av vvn, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 645
11779 thus treated, thus abused, by leud and ungodly men, for the trial of their faith, thus treated, thus abused, by lewd and ungodly men, for the trial of their faith, av vvn, av vvn, p-acp j cc j n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 645
11780 and for the exercise of their patience, and that some of the blood of his Saints may be poured into the cup of wicked mens sins, that the cup of their iniquities may be full, and for the exercise of their patience, and that Some of the blood of his Saints may be poured into the cup of wicked men's Sins, that the cup of their iniquities may be full, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, cc cst d pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j ng2 n2, cst dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 vmb vbi j, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 645
11781 and they may fill up their measures of sinning, That upon them may come all the righteous blood of his People, which hath been shed, and they may fill up their measures of sinning, That upon them may come all the righteous blood of his People, which hath been shed, cc pns32 vmb vvi a-acp po32 n2 pp-f vvg, cst p-acp pno32 vmb vvi d dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1, r-crq vhz vbn vvn, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 645
11782 yet be assured, the Lord will not suffer it alwaies, but awake as one out of sleep, yet be assured, the Lord will not suffer it always, but awake as one out of sleep, av vbi vvn, dt n1 vmb xx vvi pn31 av, cc-acp j c-acp pi av pp-f n1, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 645
11783 & plead the cause of his People, and give Egypt for their ransom and Ethiopia and Seba, and they will find at last, that God will give men for them, and People for their lives. & plead the cause of his People, and give Egypt for their ransom and Ethiopia and Seba, and they will find At last, that God will give men for them, and People for their lives. cc vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc vvi np1 p-acp po32 n1 cc np1 cc np1, cc pns32 vmb vvi p-acp ord, cst np1 vmb vvi n2 p-acp pno32, cc n1 p-acp po32 n2. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 645
11784 Possibly some will say to us, but how shall we know these whom Christ calls the fairest amongst women, Possibly Some will say to us, but how shall we know these whom christ calls the Fairest among women, av-j d vmb vvi p-acp pno12, cc-acp q-crq vmb pns12 vvi d r-crq np1 vvz dt js p-acp n2, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 646
11785 if we knew them, we should give a a due respect to them. It is true the Apostle saith, The world knoweth us not. if we knew them, we should give a a due respect to them. It is true the Apostle Says, The world Knoweth us not. cs pns12 vvd pno32, pns12 vmd vvi dt dt j-jn n1 p-acp pno32. pn31 vbz j dt n1 vvz, dt n1 vvz pno12 xx. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 646
11786 Nor can they perfectly know them, for the Kings Daughter is glorious within, saith the Psalmist. But yet our Saviour tells you, Math. 7. 16. By their fruits you shall know them, do men gather grapes of Thorns; Nor can they perfectly know them, for the Kings Daughter is glorious within, Says the Psalmist. But yet our Saviour tells you, Math. 7. 16. By their fruits you shall know them, do men gather grapes of Thorns; ccx vmb pns32 av-j vvb pno32, p-acp dt n2 n1 vbz j a-acp, vvz dt n1. p-acp av po12 n1 vvz pn22, np1 crd crd p-acp po32 n2 pn22 vmb vvi pno32, vdb n2 vvi n2 pp-f n2; (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 646
11787 or Figs of Thistles? even so every good tree, bringeth forth good fruit, but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. or Figs of Thistles? even so every good tree, brings forth good fruit, but a corrupt tree brings forth evil fruit. cc n2 pp-f n2? av av d j n1, vvz av j n1, cc-acp dt j n1 vvz av j-jn n1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 646
11788 Will you know what is good fruit? see Gal. 5. 22. The fruit of the Spirit, is love, joy, peace, long suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance, against these there is no law; No law of God. Will you know what is good fruit? see Gal. 5. 22. The fruit of the Spirit, is love, joy, peace, long suffering, gentleness, Goodness, faith, meekness, temperance, against these there is no law; No law of God. vmb pn22 vvb r-crq vbz j n1? vvb np1 crd crd dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vbz n1, n1, n1, av-j vvg, n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, p-acp d pc-acp vbz dx n1; dx n1 pp-f np1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 646
11789 Add to this, Phil. 3. 3. We are the circumcision, which Worship God in the Spirit, Add to this, Philip 3. 3. We Are the circumcision, which Worship God in the Spirit, vvb p-acp d, np1 crd crd pns12 vbr dt n1, r-crq n1 np1 p-acp dt n1, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 646
11790 and rejoice in Jesus Christ, and have no confidence in the flesh; and rejoice in jesus christ, and have no confidence in the Flesh; cc vvi p-acp np1 np1, cc vhb dx n1 p-acp dt n1; (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 646
11791 these are the true Jews, that are such inwardly, in the heart, and in the Spirit, these Are the true jews, that Are such inwardly, in the heart, and in the Spirit, d vbr dt j np2, cst vbr d av-j, p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 646
11792 and not in the letter, whose praise is not of men but of God. and not in the Letter, whose praise is not of men but of God. cc xx p-acp dt n1, rg-crq n1 vbz xx pp-f n2 p-acp pp-f np1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 646
11852 and it promiseth an eternal communion with God in glory, in the life which is to come, and it promises an Eternal communion with God in glory, in the life which is to come, cc pn31 vvz dt j n1 p-acp np1 p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 r-crq vbz pc-acp vvi, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1436 Page 650
11793 See you therefore any man, or woman, or any party of men and women in the World, who disclaiming any confidence in the flesh, any priviledges of birth, or Church-state, or the merits of any works they have done, or can do, place their hope for Salvation in Jesus Christ alone, trust in him, rejoyce in him and Worship God in the Spirit, (tho it may be not with those external rites, See you Therefore any man, or woman, or any party of men and women in the World, who disclaiming any confidence in the Flesh, any privileges of birth, or Church-state, or the merits of any works they have done, or can do, place their hope for Salvation in jesus christ alone, trust in him, rejoice in him and Worship God in the Spirit, (though it may be not with those external Rites, vvb pn22 av d n1, cc n1, cc d n1 pp-f n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vvg d n1 p-acp dt n1, d n2 pp-f n1, cc n1, cc dt n2 pp-f d n2 pns32 vhb vdn, cc vmb vdi, vvb po32 n1 p-acp n1 p-acp np1 np1 av-j, vvb p-acp pno31, vvb p-acp pno31 cc n1 np1 p-acp dt n1, (cs pn31 vmb vbi xx p-acp d j n2, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 646
11794 and Ceremonies that you do, nor under the same circumstances, yet) heartily Worship God, according to the rules which God hath given them, that Love God, and Ceremonies that you do, nor under the same Circumstances, yet) heartily Worship God, according to the rules which God hath given them, that Love God, cc n2 cst pn22 vdb, ccx p-acp dt d n2, av) av-j n1 np1, vvg p-acp dt n2 r-crq np1 vhz vvn pno32, cst n1 np1, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 646
11795 and have a love to all men, though more especially to those that fear God, and have a love to all men, though more especially to those that Fear God, cc vhb dt n1 p-acp d n2, cs av-dc av-j p-acp d cst vvb np1, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 646
11796 and desire to live in Peace (as much as in them lyes) with all men, that are gentle and meek, not giving way to rude, and desire to live in Peace (as much as in them lies) with all men, that Are gentle and meek, not giving Way to rude, cc vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 (c-acp d c-acp p-acp pno32 n2) p-acp d n2, cst vbr j cc j, xx vvg n1 p-acp j, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 646
11797 and boisterous Passions, that are good in their behaviours, temperate, no drunkards, no unclean Persons, but squaring their lives by the rule of reason, because it is also the law of God. and boisterous Passion, that Are good in their behaviours, temperate, no drunkards, no unclean Persons, but squaring their lives by the Rule of reason, Because it is also the law of God. cc j n2, cst vbr j p-acp po32 n2, j, dx n2, dx j n2, p-acp n-vvg po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp pn31 vbz av dt n1 pp-f np1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 646
11798 Let me tell you, that against these there is no law. Let me tell you, that against these there is no law. vvb pno11 vvi pn22, cst p-acp d pc-acp vbz dx n1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 646
11799 No law of God, which is the regula regulans the rule by which all the rules, No law of God, which is the regula Regulans the Rule by which all the rules, dx n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbz dt fw-la n2 dt n1 p-acp r-crq d dt n2, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 646
11800 and laws of men must be guided, or they are nullities and no rules at all. and laws of men must be guided, or they Are nullities and no rules At all. cc n2 pp-f n2 vmb vbi vvn, cc pns32 vbr n2 cc dx n2 p-acp d. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 646
11801 These are those whom that God, whom you own as your Creator, and the great Lord of Heaven and Earth, that Christ, whom you call your Redeemer, your Saviour, These Are those whom that God, whom you own as your Creator, and the great Lord of Heaven and Earth, that christ, whom you call your Redeemer, your Saviour, d vbr d r-crq d np1, ro-crq pn22 d p-acp po22 n1, cc dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cst np1, ro-crq pn22 vvb po22 n1, po22 n1, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 646
11802 and who most certainly shall be your Judge, and give unto you at the last according to what you have done in the flesh, calls the fairest amongst women, the most beautiful and lovely Souls in the whole creation, judge you, and who most Certainly shall be your Judge, and give unto you At the last according to what you have done in the Flesh, calls the Fairest among women, the most beautiful and lovely Souls in the Whole creation, judge you, cc r-crq av-ds av-j vmb vbi po22 n1, cc vvi p-acp pn22 p-acp dt ord vvg p-acp r-crq pn22 vhb vdn p-acp dt n1, vvz dt js p-acp n2, dt av-ds j cc j n2 p-acp dt j-jn n1, vvb pn22, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 646
11803 whether you ought not so also to call, so to account them, so to deal with them. whither you ought not so also to call, so to account them, so to deal with them. cs pn22 vmd xx av av pc-acp vvi, av pc-acp vvi pno32, av pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 646
11804 These are the best men and women in your Cities, Parishes, &c. Take •reed of using hard Speeches concerning them, God will for them execute Judgment as well as for ungodly deeds, much more take heed of any hard actions against them; These Are the best men and women in your Cities, Parishes, etc. Take •reed of using hard Speeches Concerning them, God will for them execute Judgement as well as for ungodly Deeds, much more take heed of any hard actions against them; d vbr dt js n2 cc n2 p-acp po22 n2, n2, av vvb n1 pp-f vvg j n2 vvg pno32, np1 vmb p-acp pno32 vvi n1 c-acp av c-acp p-acp j n2, av-d av-dc vvi n1 pp-f d j n2 p-acp pno32; (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 647
11805 he that toucheth them, toucheth the apple of Gods Eye, Zech. 2. 8. Deut. 32. 10. They have prayed with David, Psal. 17. 8. Keep me as the apple of thine Eye. he that touches them, touches the apple of God's Eye, Zechariah 2. 8. Deuteronomy 32. 10. They have prayed with David, Psalm 17. 8. Keep me as the apple of thine Eye. pns31 cst vvz pno32, vvz dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, np1 crd crd np1 crd crd pns32 vhb vvn p-acp np1, np1 crd crd vvb pno11 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 647
11806 God hath said concerning them, Zech. 2. 8. He that toucheth them toucheth the apple of his Eye. God hath said Concerning them, Zechariah 2. 8. He that touches them touches the apple of his Eye. np1 vhz vvn vvg pno32, np1 crd crd pns31 cst vvz pno32 vvz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 647
11807 Be wise now therefore O ye Princes, be instructed, O you men of the Earth, Be wise now Therefore Oh you Princes, be instructed, Oh you men of the Earth, vbb j av av uh pn22 n2, vbi vvn, uh pn22 n2 pp-f dt n1, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 647
11808 whether great or small, be assured Christ will revenge his Spouses quarrels, even the quarrels of all those whom he judgeth the fairest amongst women. Let none think to cover their malice against Religion, whither great or small, be assured christ will revenge his Spouses quarrels, even the quarrels of all those whom he Judgeth the Fairest among women. Let none think to cover their malice against Religion, cs j cc j, vbb vvn np1 vmb vvi po31 n2 n2, av dt n2 pp-f d d r-crq pns31 vvz dt js p-acp n2. vvd pix vvi pc-acp vvi po32 n1 p-acp n1, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 647
11809 and Godliness, under pretences of executing humane Laws; the Apostle saith against such is no law, no law that will be justified by the law of God, no law that will justify either the lawgivers in making it, and Godliness, under pretences of executing humane Laws; the Apostle Says against such is no law, no law that will be justified by the law of God, no law that will justify either the lawgivers in making it, cc n1, p-acp n2 pp-f vvg j n2; dt n1 vvz p-acp d vbz dx n1, dx n1 cst vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, dx n1 cst vmb vvi d dt n2 p-acp vvg pn31, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 647
11810 or the Executors in execution of it, 1 Tim 1. 9. The law is not made for a righteous man, or the Executors in execution of it, 1 Tim 1. 9. The law is not made for a righteous man, cc dt n2 p-acp n1 pp-f pn31, crd np1 crd crd dt n1 vbz xx vvn p-acp dt j n1, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 647
11811 but for the lawless, and disobedient, for the ungodly, and for sinners, for unholy, and profane, but for the lawless, and disobedient, for the ungodly, and for Sinners, for unholy, and profane, cc-acp p-acp dt j, cc j, p-acp dt j, cc p-acp n2, p-acp j, cc j, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 647
11812 for Murderers of Fathers, and Murderers of Mothers, for Whoremongers, for those who defile themselves with mankind, for Murderers of Father's, and Murderers of Mother's, for Whoremongers, for those who defile themselves with mankind, c-acp n2 pp-f n2, cc n2 pp-f ng1, p-acp n2, p-acp d r-crq vvb px32 p-acp n1, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 647
11813 for Man-Stealers, for Lyars, for perjured Persons, and other things contrary to sound Doctrine. for Man-stealers, for Liars, for perjured Persons, and other things contrary to found Doctrine. c-acp n2, c-acp n2, p-acp j-vvn n2, cc j-jn n2 j-jn p-acp j n1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 647
11814 The law [ that is, the law of God ] [ is not made for them ] that is, to punish, afflict, torment them, it is made for them to live according to the rule of it. The law [ that is, the law of God ] [ is not made for them ] that is, to Punish, afflict, torment them, it is made for them to live according to the Rule of it. dt n1 [ cst vbz, dt n1 pp-f np1 ] [ vbz xx vvn p-acp pno32 ] cst vbz, pc-acp vvi, vvb, vvb pno32, pn31 vbz vvn p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 647
11815 It is made to protect them. For rulers are not a terror to good works but the evil, Rom. 13. 3. And all Magistrats ought to be Ministers of God to Christians for good, Rom. 13. 4. Now all humane laws must be either in affirmance of the law of God, and to force that, It is made to Pact them. For Rulers Are not a terror to good works but the evil, Rom. 13. 3. And all Magistrates ought to be Ministers of God to Christians for good, Rom. 13. 4. Now all humane laws must be either in affirmance of the law of God, and to force that, pn31 vbz vvn p-acp vvb pno32. p-acp n2 vbr xx dt n1 p-acp j n2 p-acp dt n-jn, np1 crd crd cc d n2 vmd pc-acp vbi n2 pp-f np1 p-acp np1 p-acp j, np1 crd crd av d j n2 vmb vbi av-d p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc pc-acp vvi d, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 647
11816 or in civil things left to their power, as they shall judge to be most for the publick Peace, or in civil things left to their power, as they shall judge to be most for the public Peace, cc p-acp j n2 vvn p-acp po32 n1, c-acp pns32 vmb vvi pc-acp vbi ds p-acp dt j n1, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 647
11817 or necessary to uphold Nations, and Polities. or necessary to uphold nations, and Polities. cc j pc-acp vvi n2, cc n2. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 647
11818 O therefore take heed what you do, lest you be found fighters against God. Much less let any think to cover their malice with pretences, that the Persons they run upon with such a rage are hypocrites. Hypocrisy can be but in the heart when there is no contradiction in the conversation, that man is no judge of. O Therefore take heed what you do, lest you be found fighters against God. Much less let any think to cover their malice with pretences, that the Persons they run upon with such a rage Are Hypocrites. Hypocrisy can be but in the heart when there is no contradiction in the Conversation, that man is no judge of. sy av vvb n1 r-crq pn22 vdb, cs pn22 vbb vvn n2 p-acp np1. av-d av-dc vvb d vvb pc-acp vvi po32 n1 p-acp n2, cst dt n2 pns32 vvb p-acp p-acp d dt n1 vbr n2. n1 vmb vbi cc-acp p-acp dt n1 c-crq pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp dt n1, cst n1 vbz dx n1 pp-f. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 647
11819 But is it not possible to reconcile (at least) some part of the men of the World to those to whom the Lord Jesus Christ hath given such a Character? Is he not a better Judge then men are? Will you make your selves believe for a cloak for your rage) that these men are not what they pretend to be? I would ask you but one question, are they not more righteous then you? Are they not more in reading the Word, Hearing, Prayer, Fasting, and are not these things duties commanded in that Word, which you own to be your rule, and to be holy, just and good? are they not stricter in the observation of Sabbaths? (Which is so great a piece of Religion that the Prophet expresseth a great part of it, under that notion, Isa. 56. 4, 6.) Into their hearts you cannot look, But is it not possible to reconcile (At least) Some part of the men of the World to those to whom the Lord jesus christ hath given such a Character? Is he not a better Judge then men Are? Will you make your selves believe for a cloak for your rage) that these men Are not what they pretend to be? I would ask you but one question, Are they not more righteous then you? are they not more in reading the Word, Hearing, Prayer, Fasting, and Are not these things duties commanded in that Word, which you own to be your Rule, and to be holy, just and good? Are they not Stricter in the observation of Sabbaths? (Which is so great a piece of Religion that the Prophet Expresses a great part of it, under that notion, Isaiah 56. 4, 6.) Into their hearts you cannot look, cc-acp vbz pn31 xx j pc-acp vvi (p-acp ds) d n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d p-acp ro-crq dt n1 np1 np1 vhz vvn d dt n1? vbz pns31 xx dt jc n1 cs n2 vbr? n1 pn22 vvi po22 n2 vvb p-acp dt n1 p-acp po22 n1) cst d n2 vbr xx r-crq pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi? pns11 vmd vvi pn22 p-acp crd n1, vbr pns32 xx av-dc j cs pn22? vbr pns32 xx n1 p-acp vvg dt n1, vvg, n1, vvg, cc vbr xx d n2 n2 vvn p-acp d n1, r-crq pn22 d pc-acp vbi po22 n1, cc pc-acp vbi j, j cc j? vbr pns32 xx jc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2? (r-crq vbz av j dt n1 pp-f n1 cst dt n1 vvz dt j n1 pp-f pn31, p-acp d n1, np1 crd crd, crd) p-acp po32 n2 pn22 vmbx vvi, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 648
11820 but their Words are audible, do not they fear an Oath more? Do they swear and curse, but their Words Are audible, do not they Fear an Oath more? Do they swear and curse, cc-acp po32 n2 vbr j, vdb xx pns32 vvi dt n1 av-dc? vdb pns32 vvi cc vvi, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 648
11821 and Blaspheme like you or many others? do they exceed Heathens, Dii omnes deae { que } te perdant; and Blaspheme like you or many Others? do they exceed heathens, Gods omnes Goddess { que } te perdant; cc vvi av-j pn22 cc d n2-jn? vdb pns32 vvb n2-jn, fw-la fw-la fw-la { fw-fr } fw-la j; (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 648
11822 by their Dammees, do they rail and revile, and lye like other men? Do they drink, by their Damnées, do they rail and revile, and lie like other men? Do they drink, p-acp po32 n2, vdb pns32 vvi cc vvi, cc vvi av-j j-jn n2? vdb pns32 vvi, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 648
11823 and whore, steal and murder, gripe and oppress? is not the contrary to this the beauty of a Soul in the Eye of humane reason? You have therefore no reason to judge them none of those whom Christ calls the fairest amongst women, you must own they are fairer then you, and whore, steal and murder, gripe and oppress? is not the contrary to this the beauty of a Soul in the Eye of humane reason? You have Therefore no reason to judge them none of those whom christ calls the Fairest among women, you must own they Are Fairer then you, cc n1, vvb cc n1, n1 cc vvi? vbz xx dt j-jn p-acp d dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1? pn22 vhb av dx n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 pix pp-f d r-crq np1 vvz dt js p-acp n2, pn22 vmb d pns32 vbr jc cs pn22, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 648
11824 or any of your converse, and stamp. or any of your converse, and stamp. cc d pp-f po22 n1, cc n1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 648
11825 You must find some in the World that are better then your selves, or they must be the most comely and beautiful Souls. You must find Some in the World that Are better then your selves, or they must be the most comely and beautiful Souls. pn22 vmb vvi d p-acp dt n1 cst vbr jc cs po22 n2, cc pns32 vmb vbi dt av-ds j cc j n2. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 648
11826 Sirs I beseech you consider, how much it becometh a man as a man to judge according to truth? And what can be a better standard then the judgment of Christ. Sirs I beseech you Consider, how much it Becometh a man as a man to judge according to truth? And what can be a better standard then the judgement of christ. np1 pns11 vvb pn22 vvb, c-crq av-d pn31 vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi vvg p-acp n1? cc q-crq vmb vbi dt jc n1 cs dt n1 pp-f np1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 648
11827 O let not the People of God be vile in your Eyes who are so highly esteemed by him who is your Lord and Master, O let not the People of God be vile in your Eyes who Are so highly esteemed by him who is your Lord and Master, sy vvb xx dt n1 pp-f np1 vbb j p-acp po22 n2 r-crq vbr av av-j vvn p-acp pno31 r-crq vbz po22 n1 cc n1, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 648
11828 and by whom you pretend to hope to be saved. But to shut up this discourse; and by whom you pretend to hope to be saved. But to shut up this discourse; cc p-acp ro-crq pn22 vvb pc-acp vvi pc-acp vbi vvn. p-acp pc-acp vvi a-acp d n1; (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 648
11829 You that will not conform your judgment to the Judgment of Christ concerning such People, You that will not conform your judgement to the Judgement of christ Concerning such People, pn22 cst vmb xx vvi po22 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg d n1, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 648
11830 and behave your selves towards them accordingly, shall certainly be forced to submit to his Judgment spoken of, Jude 14. and 15. and behave your selves towards them accordingly, shall Certainly be forced to submit to his Judgement spoken of, U^de 14. and 15. cc vvi po22 n2 p-acp pno32 av-vvg, vmb av-j vbi vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1 vvn pp-f, np1 crd cc crd (53) sermon (DIV2) 1433 Page 648
11831 2d Branch. I would willingly improve this notion a little further, not onely to reconcile, your judgments to the judgment of Christ concerning the People of God, but to reconcile you also to the Lord Jesus Christ, 2d Branch. I would willingly improve this notion a little further, not only to reconcile, your Judgments to the judgement of christ Concerning the People of God, but to reconcile you also to the Lord jesus christ, crd n1. pns11 vmd av-j vvi d n1 dt j av-jc, xx av-j pc-acp vvi, po22 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp pc-acp vvi pn22 av p-acp dt n1 np1 np1, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1434 Page 648
11832 and to the ways of God, The effecting of the former, (if I could do it) though it might produce some more quiet and peace in the World and reduce men to the rule of reason, and to the ways of God, The effecting of the former, (if I could do it) though it might produce Some more quiet and peace in the World and reduce men to the Rule of reason, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, dt vvg pp-f dt j, (cs pns11 vmd vdi pn31) c-acp pn31 vmd vvi d dc j-jn cc n1 p-acp dt n1 cc vvi n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1434 Page 648
11833 yet as to your own Souls (if that be all) all the effect it would have would be to save you from a deeper place in Hell. yet as to your own Souls (if that be all) all the Effect it would have would be to save you from a Deeper place in Hell. av c-acp p-acp po22 d n2 (cs d vbb d) d dt n1 pn31 vmd vhi vmd vbi pc-acp vvi pn22 p-acp dt jc-jn n1 p-acp n1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1434 Page 648
11834 It is not a good opinion of Gods People, or a peaceable or kind behaviour to them, will bring any man to Heaven. It is not a good opinion of God's People, or a peaceable or kind behaviour to them, will bring any man to Heaven. pn31 vbz xx dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n1, cc dt j cc j n1 p-acp pno32, vmb vvi d n1 p-acp n1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1434 Page 648
11835 I could wish that all who hear me this day (to use Saint Paul's words to Agrippa) were as the People of God are, (excepting that reproach and obloquy which they suffer, those bonds, I could wish that all who hear me this day (to use Saint Paul's words to Agrippa) were as the People of God Are, (excepting that reproach and obloquy which they suffer, those bonds, pns11 vmd vvi cst d r-crq vvb pno11 d n1 (pc-acp vvi n1 npg1 n2 p-acp np1) vbdr p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vbr, (vvg d n1 cc n1 r-crq pns32 vvb, d n2, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1434 Page 648
11836 and imprisonments to which they are exposed) that they also would come into the number of those whom the Lord judgeth the best Souls in the World, the fairest amongst women. and imprisonments to which they Are exposed) that they also would come into the number of those whom the Lord Judgeth the best Souls in the World, the Fairest among women. cc n2 p-acp r-crq pns32 vbr vvn) cst pns32 av vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f d ro-crq dt n1 vvz dt js n2 p-acp dt n1, dt js p-acp n2. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1434 Page 648
11837 1. Is it nothing to you to come into this reputation? Leud, profane, debaucht Persons, let their quality in the World be what it will, in Scripture come under the notions of Children of Belial, Vain Persons. 1. Is it nothing to you to come into this reputation? Lewd, profane, debauched Persons, let their quality in the World be what it will, in Scripture come under the notions of Children of Belial, Vain Persons. crd vbz pn31 pix p-acp pn22 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1? j, j, j-vvn n2, vvb po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 vbi r-crq pn31 vmb, p-acp n1 vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 pp-f np1, j n2. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1435 Page 649
11838 What an object of desire doth corporeal beauty appear to the World? What will not a vain woman do to get it, to preserve it, to dissemble it, what time, what mony she spends to set it out? What care she takes, What an Object of desire does corporeal beauty appear to the World? What will not a vain woman do to get it, to preserve it, to dissemble it, what time, what money she spends to Set it out? What care she Takes, q-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vdz j n1 vvi p-acp dt n1? q-crq vmb xx dt j n1 vdb p-acp vvi pn31, pc-acp vvi pn31, pc-acp vvi pn31, r-crq n1, r-crq n1 pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi pn31 av? q-crq n1 pns31 vvz, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1435 Page 649
11839 if as to it she be under any defects, to hide them, to correct them, &c. Quantum est in rebus inane? All this it may be is spent in painting a Sepulcher, a rotten post. if as to it she be under any defects, to hide them, to correct them, etc. Quantum est in rebus inane? All this it may be is spent in painting a Sepulcher, a rotten post. cs p-acp p-acp pn31 pns31 vbb p-acp d n2, pc-acp vvi pno32, pc-acp vvi pno32, av fw-la fw-la p-acp fw-la n1? d d pn31 vmb vbi vbz vvn p-acp vvg dt n1, dt j-vvn n1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1435 Page 649
11840 Possibly look into this Masquerade, there's nothing but what is rational filthiness, and deformity. An understanding void of any valuable knowledge. Possibly look into this Masquerade, there's nothing but what is rational filthiness, and deformity. an understanding void of any valuable knowledge. av-j vvb p-acp d n1, pc-acp|vbz pix cc-acp r-crq vbz j n1, cc n1. dt vvg j pp-f d j n1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1435 Page 649
11841 A Perverse and stubborn will against what is rationally good, beastly affections, her Soul it may be is full of lasciviousness, Pride, Malice, Envy: A Perverse and stubborn will against what is rationally good, beastly affections, her Soul it may be is full of lasciviousness, Pride, Malice, Envy: dt j cc j vmb p-acp r-crq vbz av-j j, j n2, po31 n1 pn31 vmb vbi vbz j pp-f n1, n1, n1, n1: (53) sermon (DIV2) 1435 Page 649
11842 All unlovely things, Turbulent Passions. Is Spiritual beauty worth nothing? Shall Heathens judge a Soul that is knowing, subdued to the rule of reason, chast, good, just, sober, meek, modest, beautiful, All unlovely things, Turbulent Passion. Is Spiritual beauty worth nothing? Shall heathens judge a Soul that is knowing, subdued to the Rule of reason, chaste, good, just, Sobrium, meek, modest, beautiful, d j n2, j n2. vbz j n1 n1 pix? vmb n2-jn vvb dt n1 cst vbz vvg, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, j, j, j, j, j, j, j, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1435 Page 649
11843 and worth a thousand Souls otherwise disposed, and qualified; and worth a thousand Souls otherwise disposed, and qualified; cc j dt crd n2 av vvn, cc vvn; (53) sermon (DIV2) 1435 Page 649
11844 and shall Christians judge otherwise? shall they think Soul-beauty not valuable? Or shall they not judge it worth any thing, to be comely with Christs comeliness, and in the Eyes of an all seeing, heart searching God, to be without spot or wrinkle; and shall Christians judge otherwise? shall they think Soul-beauty not valuable? Or shall they not judge it worth any thing, to be comely with Christ comeliness, and in the Eyes of an all seeing, heart searching God, to be without spot or wrinkle; cc vmb np1 vvi av? vmb pns32 vvi n1 xx j? cc vmb pns32 xx vvi pn31 j d n1, pc-acp vbi j p-acp npg1 n1, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt d vvg, n1 vvg np1, pc-acp vbi p-acp n1 cc n1; (53) sermon (DIV2) 1435 Page 649
11845 consider Sirs, how much this is beneath the name or profession of Christians, how we are condemned by wanton gallants desiring corporeal beauty, and Heathens, valuing the rational beauty of the mind which commends it self to all rational minds before they be debauched. Consider Sirs, how much this is beneath the name or profession of Christians, how we Are condemned by wanton gallants desiring corporeal beauty, and heathens, valuing the rational beauty of the mind which commends it self to all rational minds before they be debauched. vvb n2, c-crq d d vbz p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, c-crq pns12 vbr vvn p-acp j-jn n2-jn vvg j n1, cc n2-jn, vvg dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq vvz pn31 n1 p-acp d j n2 c-acp pns32 vbb vvn. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1435 Page 649
11846 2. Consider what it is to have the King of Kings to desire, and to predicate our beauty, Psal. 45. 11. So shall the King greatly desire thy beauty. 2. Consider what it is to have the King of Kings to desire, and to predicate our beauty, Psalm 45. 11. So shall the King greatly desire thy beauty. crd np1 r-crq pn31 vbz pc-acp vhi dt n1 pp-f ng1 p-acp vvb, cc p-acp vvb po12 n1, np1 crd crd av vmb dt n1 av-j vvb po21 n1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1436 Page 649
11847 The King, this King is God whose throne is for ever, and ever, and whose Scepter is a righteous Scepter, v. 6. Beauty is in it self attractive but who is there that will not covet a beauty, that a King should desire? But what are all the Kings of the Earth, compared with him who is the King of glory? So shall the King (saith the Psalmist desire thy beauty: How great a thing is this for the great God to have a desire to the Sons of men and a delight in them? And further for this King to predicate our beauty, The King, this King is God whose throne is for ever, and ever, and whose Sceptre is a righteous Sceptre, v. 6. Beauty is in it self Attractive but who is there that will not covet a beauty, that a King should desire? But what Are all the Kings of the Earth, compared with him who is the King of glory? So shall the King (Says the Psalmist desire thy beauty: How great a thing is this for the great God to have a desire to the Sons of men and a delight in them? And further for this King to predicate our beauty, dt n1, d n1 vbz np1 rg-crq n1 vbz p-acp av, cc av, cc rg-crq n1 vbz dt j n1, n1 crd n1 vbz p-acp pn31 n1 j p-acp r-crq vbz a-acp cst vmb xx vvi dt n1, cst dt n1 vmd vvi? p-acp r-crq vbr d dt n2 pp-f dt n1, vvn p-acp pno31 r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f n1? av vmb dt n1 (vvz dt n1 vvb po21 n1: c-crq j dt n1 vbz d p-acp dt j np1 pc-acp vhi dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 cc dt n1 p-acp pno32? cc av-jc p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n1, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1436 Page 649
11848 as the Lord doth in the Text, and did concerning Job, Job 2. v. 3. And the Lord said unto Satan, hast thou considered my Servant Job, that there is none like him in all the Earth, a perfect, as the Lord does in the Text, and did Concerning Job, Job 2. v. 3. And the Lord said unto Satan, hast thou considered my Servant Job, that there is none like him in all the Earth, a perfect, c-acp dt n1 vdz p-acp dt n1, cc vdd vvg n1, np1 crd n1 crd cc dt n1 vvd p-acp np1, vh2 pns21 vvn po11 n1 n1, cst pc-acp vbz pix j pno31 p-acp d dt n1, dt j, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1436 Page 649
11849 and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil, and still he holdeth fast his integrity, and an upright man, one that fears God, and escheweth evil, and still he holds fast his integrity, cc dt j n1, pi cst vvz np1, cc vvz j-jn, cc av pns31 vvz av-j po31 n1, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1436 Page 649
11850 though thou movedst me against him to destroy him without cause. though thou movedst me against him to destroy him without cause. cs pns21 vvd2 pno11 p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp n1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1436 Page 649
11851 For this great King to desire a Souls beauty, signifieth to be the Spouse of Christ, to be in favour with God in this life, For this great King to desire a Souls beauty, signifies to be the Spouse of christ, to be in favour with God in this life, p-acp d j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 n1, vvz pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vbi p-acp vvb p-acp np1 p-acp d n1, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1436 Page 650
11853 when the Marriage of the Lamb shall be consummate, and the Bride the Lambs Wife, shal follow him wheresoever he goes. when the Marriage of the Lamb shall be consummate, and the Bride the Lambs Wife, shall follow him wheresoever he Goes. c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vbi j, cc dt n1 dt ng1 n1, vmb vvi pno31 c-crq pns31 vvz. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1436 Page 650
11854 3. Lastly consider, The consequent of not being of the number of those, whom Christ here calleth the fairest amongst Women. Amongst men their is a medium betwixt mens looking upon a woman as the fairest, 3. Lastly Consider, The consequent of not being of the number of those, whom christ Here calls the Fairest among Women. among men their is a medium betwixt men's looking upon a woman as the Fairest, crd ord vvb, dt j pp-f xx vbg pp-f dt n1 pp-f d, ro-crq np1 av vvz dt js p-acp n2. p-acp n2 po32 vbz dt fw-la p-acp ng2 vvg p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt js, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1437 Page 650
11855 and such a one whose beauty they desire; and being abominable, and odious in their Eyes. and such a one whose beauty they desire; and being abominable, and odious in their Eyes. cc d dt pi rg-crq n1 pns32 vvb; cc vbg j, cc j p-acp po32 n2. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1437 Page 650
11856 But as to Christ there is no medium betwixt these two. But as to christ there is no medium betwixt these two. cc-acp c-acp p-acp np1 pc-acp vbz dx fw-la p-acp d crd. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1437 Page 650
11857 The unbelieving and the abominable are put together, Rev. 21. 8. A man may not love a woman so well as to make her his Wife, The unbelieving and the abominable Are put together, Rev. 21. 8. A man may not love a woman so well as to make her his Wife, dt vvg cc dt j vbr vvn av, n1 crd crd dt n1 vmb xx vvi dt n1 av av c-acp pc-acp vvi pno31 po31 n1, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1437 Page 650
11858 and yet have a kindness for her, not hate, and abhor her. and yet have a kindness for her, not hate, and abhor her. cc av vhb dt n1 p-acp pno31, xx n1, cc vvb pno31. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1437 Page 650
11859 The case is not so betwixt God, and the Soul. He or she whose beauty the Lord doth not desire, is by God hated and abhorred, that Soul is abominable in his fight. The case is not so betwixt God, and the Soul. He or she whose beauty the Lord does not desire, is by God hated and abhorred, that Soul is abominable in his fight. dt n1 vbz xx av p-acp np1, cc dt n1 pns31 cc pns31 rg-crq n1 dt n1 vdz xx vvi, vbz p-acp np1 vvd cc vvn, cst n1 vbz j p-acp po31 n1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1437 Page 650
11860 The abominable, Rev. 21. 8. shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone, which is the Second death. The abominable, Rev. 21. 8. shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the Second death. dt j, n1 crd crd vmb vhi po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 r-crq vvz p-acp n1 cc n1, r-crq vbz dt ord n1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1437 Page 650
11861 These arguments are enough to those who believe there is an Heaven, and an Hell, who believe there is a God, These Arguments Are enough to those who believe there is an Heaven, and an Hell, who believe there is a God, d n2 vbr av-d p-acp d r-crq vvb pc-acp vbz dt n1, cc dt n1, r-crq vvb pc-acp vbz dt n1, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1437 Page 650
11862 and a Christ and that all mankind are under the favour, or disfavour of this great and terrible God. and a christ and that all mankind Are under the favour, or disfavour of this great and terrible God. cc dt np1 cc cst d n1 vbr p-acp dt n1, cc n1 pp-f d j cc j np1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1437 Page 650
11863 To persuade them to get into the number of these whom God judgeth the fairest amongst women. Will any say to me but what can we contribute towards it? Love is a free thing. To persuade them to get into the number of these whom God Judgeth the Fairest among women. Will any say to me but what can we contribute towards it? Love is a free thing. p-acp vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f d r-crq np1 vvz dt js p-acp n2. vmb d vvi p-acp pno11 p-acp r-crq vmb pns12 vvi p-acp pn31? vvb vbz dt j n1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1437 Page 650
11864 It is true Love is free, and the Love of none amongst the creatures is or can be so free as the Love of God who is the freest Agent; It is true Love is free, and the Love of none among the creatures is or can be so free as the Love of God who is the Freest Agent; pn31 vbz j n1 vbz j, cc dt n1 pp-f pix p-acp dt n2 vbz cc vmb vbi av j c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vbz dt js n1; (53) sermon (DIV2) 1437 Page 650
11865 but yet hearken to the direction of the Psalmist who doubtless is an infallible guide in this matter, Psal. 45. v. 10. Hearken O Daughter, and consider, and incline thine Ear: forget also thine own People and thy Fathers house. but yet harken to the direction of the Psalmist who doubtless is an infallible guide in this matter, Psalm 45. v. 10. Harken Oh Daughter, and Consider, and incline thine Ear: forget also thine own People and thy Father's house. cc-acp av vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq av-j vbz dt j n1 p-acp d n1, np1 crd n1 crd vvb uh n1, cc vvi, cc vvb po21 n1: vvb av po21 d n1 cc po21 ng1 n1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1437 Page 650
11866 So shall the King greatly desire thy beauty. So shall the King greatly desire thy beauty. av vmb dt n1 av-j vvb po21 n1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1437 Page 650
11867 What is our Fathers house, but the house of old Adam? What are our own People, but our own sinful courses? our old sinful company? How shall we forget them but by hearkening to the Counsels of God, considering our state and condition what we are? Whither we are hastening, what will become of us in the latter end? Giving and inclining our Ears, to what? To the reproofs, corrections, admonitions, instructions, of Gods Word, to the knockings and motions of his blessed Spirit, What is our Father's house, but the house of old Adam? What Are our own People, but our own sinful courses? our old sinful company? How shall we forget them but by Harkening to the Counsels of God, considering our state and condition what we Are? Whither we Are hastening, what will become of us in the latter end? Giving and inclining our Ears, to what? To the reproofs, corrections, admonitions, instructions, of God's Word, to the knockings and motions of his blessed Spirit, q-crq vbz po12 n2 n1, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f j np1? q-crq vbr po12 d n1, p-acp po12 d j n2? po12 j j n1? q-crq vmb pns12 vvi pno32 p-acp p-acp vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, vvg po12 n1 cc n1 r-crq pns12 vbr? c-crq pns12 vbr vvg, q-crq vmb vvi pp-f pno12 p-acp dt d n1? vvg cc vvg po12 n2, p-acp q-crq? p-acp dt n2, n2, n2, n2, pp-f npg1 n1, p-acp dt vvg|vbz cc n2 pp-f po31 j-vvn n1, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1437 Page 650
11868 so shall the Lord Jesus Christ, the King of Kings, the Lord of Lords, desire and greatly desire your beauty. so shall the Lord jesus christ, the King of Kings, the Lord of lords, desire and greatly desire your beauty. av vmb dt n1 np1 np1, dt n1 pp-f n2, dt n1 pp-f n2, vvb cc av-j vvb po22 n1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1437 Page 650
11870 and believe nothing which the Scripture saith of Heaven, or Hell, and a World to come, nothing of God, and believe nothing which the Scripture Says of Heaven, or Hell, and a World to come, nothing of God, cc vvb pix q-crq dt n1 vvz pp-f n1, cc n1, cc dt n1 pc-acp vvi, pix pp-f np1, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1437 Page 651
11871 or Christ, nothing that I or any other can say will be enough God, must persuade Japhet to come & dwell in the tents of Sem. or christ, nothing that I or any other can say will be enough God, must persuade Japheth to come & dwell in the tents of Sem. cc np1, pix cst pns11 cc d j-jn vmb vvi vmb vbi av-d n1, vmb vvi np1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 (53) sermon (DIV2) 1437 Page 651
11872 3d Branch. I shall shut up this discourse with two or three Words of Exhortation to such as this blessed Bridegroom dignifieth with this honourable compellation of the fairest amongst women. 3d Branch. I shall shut up this discourse with two or three Words of Exhortation to such as this blessed Bridegroom dignifieth with this honourable compellation of the Fairest among women. crd n1. pns11 vmb vvi a-acp d n1 p-acp crd cc crd n2 pp-f n1 p-acp d c-acp d j-vvn n1 vvz p-acp d j n1 pp-f dt js p-acp n2. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1438 Page 651
11873 1. First let every such Soul be in some measure reconciled to itself. 1. First let every such Soul be in Some measure reconciled to itself. crd ord vvb d d n1 vbb p-acp d n1 vvn p-acp px31. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1439 Page 651
11874 There is a great difference betwixt Christs apprehension of many a pious Soul, and its own apprehension of it self. There is a great difference betwixt Christ apprehension of many a pious Soul, and its own apprehension of it self. pc-acp vbz dt j n1 p-acp npg1 n1 pp-f d dt j n1, cc po31 d n1 pp-f pn31 n1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1439 Page 651
11875 There is none so high in the Eyes of Christ, none oft times so low in its own Eyes, as the believing Soul is. There is none so high in the Eyes of christ, none oft times so low in its own Eyes, as the believing Soul is. pc-acp vbz pix av j p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, pix av n2 av av-j p-acp po31 d n2, c-acp dt j-vvg n1 vbz. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1439 Page 651
11876 Paul calls himself the greatest of sinners, and the least of Saints. Paul calls himself the greatest of Sinners, and the least of Saints. np1 vvz px31 dt js pp-f n2, cc dt ds pp-f n2. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1439 Page 651
11877 David calls himself a worm, and no man, Psal. 22. Yea and I shall by and by shew you that low and mean apprehensions of our selves are a great part of our duty, much of our beauty. Yet there may be an extream in these apprehensions. David calls himself a worm, and no man, Psalm 22. Yea and I shall by and by show you that low and mean apprehensions of our selves Are a great part of our duty, much of our beauty. Yet there may be an extreme in these apprehensions. np1 vvz px31 dt n1, cc dx n1, np1 crd uh cc pns11 vmb p-acp cc p-acp vvi pn22 d j cc j n2 pp-f po12 n2 vbr dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1, d pp-f po12 n1. av pc-acp vmb vbi dt j-jn p-acp d n2. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1439 Page 651
11878 If these apprehensions hinder our faith in Christ, our chearfull and comfortable walking before God, our chearful looking up to God and calling him Father, If these apprehensions hinder our faith in christ, our cheerful and comfortable walking before God, our cheerful looking up to God and calling him Father, cs d n2 vvb po12 n1 p-acp np1, po12 j cc j n-vvg p-acp np1, po12 j vvg a-acp p-acp np1 cc vvg pno31 n1, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1439 Page 651
11879 and coming with boldness to the throne of grace, they are so far from a Christians duty, that they are his sinful failings. and coming with boldness to the throne of grace, they Are so Far from a Christians duty, that they Are his sinful failings. cc vvg p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pns32 vbr av av-j p-acp dt njpg2 n1, cst pns32 vbr po31 j n2-vvg. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1439 Page 651
11880 It is too ordinary amongst Christians, to take so much shame to themselves that they know not how to give glory to God, the glory of their being what they are (to use Saint Pauls phrase.) Thou hast Christian, many failings and infirmities, thou seest much naughtiness, and corruption in thine heart. It is too ordinary among Christians, to take so much shame to themselves that they know not how to give glory to God, the glory of their being what they Are (to use Saint Paul's phrase.) Thou hast Christian, many failings and infirmities, thou See much naughtiness, and corruption in thine heart. pn31 vbz av j p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi av d n1 p-acp px32 cst pns32 vvb xx c-crq pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp np1, dt n1 pp-f po32 vbg q-crq pns32 vbr (p-acp n1 n1 npg1 n1.) pns21 vh2 np1, d n2-vvg cc n2, pns21 vv2 d n1, cc n1 p-acp po21 n1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1439 Page 651
11881 What then? though thou beest not the fairest amongst the glorious Angels and glorified Saints; What then? though thou Best not the Fairest among the glorious Angels and glorified Saints; q-crq av? cs pns21 vb2s xx dt js p-acp dt j n2 cc vvn n2; (53) sermon (DIV2) 1439 Page 651
11882 Yet thou mayest be one of the fairest amongst women, the glorified Saints have no spot, in their garments, no ill lineaments in their faces, thou hast some, Yet thou Mayest be one of the Fairest among women, the glorified Saints have no spot, in their garments, no ill lineaments in their faces, thou hast Some, av pns21 vm2 vbi crd pp-f dt js p-acp n2, dt vvn n2 vhb dx n1, p-acp po32 n2, dx j-jn n2 p-acp po32 n2, pns21 vh2 d, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1439 Page 651
11883 but so have all that are on this side of the blessed mansions. but so have all that Are on this side of the blessed mansions. cc-acp av vhi d cst vbr p-acp d n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n2. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1439 Page 651
11884 Thy spots may be no more then the spots of Gods Children and if they be not thou mayest be one of the fairest amongst women. Thy spots may be no more then the spots of God's Children and if they be not thou Mayest be one of the Fairest among women. po21 n2 vmb vbi dx av-dc cs dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 cc cs pns32 vbb xx pns21 vm2 vbi crd pp-f dt js p-acp n2. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1439 Page 651
11885 2. Let every believing Soul learn hence to be humble. 2. Let every believing Soul Learn hence to be humble. crd vvb d j-vvg n1 vvi av pc-acp vbi j. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1440 Page 651
11886 That they are the fairest, some of the fairest amongst Souls yet on this side Heaven, this indeed is matter of glorying, and rejoicing. That they Are the Fairest, Some of the Fairest among Souls yet on this side Heaven, this indeed is matter of glorying, and rejoicing. cst pns32 vbr dt js, d pp-f dt js p-acp n2 av p-acp d n1 n1, d av vbz n1 pp-f vvg, cc vvg. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1440 Page 651
11936 All communion is made up of a mutual communication of two or more Persons. All communion is made up of a mutual communication of two or more Persons. d n1 vbz vvn a-acp pp-f dt j n1 pp-f crd cc av-dc n2. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1446 Page 654
11887 But then to consider, that this is not their native complexion, but an adventitious beauty, that it is not an artificial but a created beauty. This though it doth not take away all glorying, all boasting from them, But then to Consider, that this is not their native complexion, but an adventitious beauty, that it is not an artificial but a created beauty. This though it does not take away all glorying, all boasting from them, p-acp av pc-acp vvi, cst d vbz xx po32 j-jn n1, p-acp dt j n1, cst pn31 vbz xx dt j p-acp dt vvn n1. d c-acp pn31 vdz xx vvi av d vvg, d vvg p-acp pno32, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1440 Page 651
11888 yet it rest•••ineth them in their boasting and glorying to make their boast, and to glory onely in the Lord, yet it rest•••ineth them in their boasting and glorying to make their boast, and to glory only in the Lord, av pn31 vvz pno32 p-acp po32 vvg cc vvg pc-acp vvi po32 n1, cc pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp dt n1, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1440 Page 651
11889 if they look to the rock out of which they were hewed, to the hole of the Pit from which they were digged, they will find they derived not their beauty from thence, they were in the quarry as unlovely rude stones as any others; if they look to the rock out of which they were hewed, to the hold of the Pit from which they were dug, they will find they derived not their beauty from thence, they were in the quarry as unlovely rude stones as any Others; cs pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 av pp-f r-crq pns32 vbdr vvn, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vbdr vvn, pns32 vmb vvi pns32 vvd xx po32 n1 p-acp av, pns32 vbdr p-acp dt n1 c-acp j j n2 c-acp d n2-jn; (53) sermon (DIV2) 1440 Page 652
11890 it is the Lord that hath hewed them out, that hath polished them and of grace hath superinduced that beauty upon them wherein they glory, it is the Lord that hath hewed them out, that hath polished them and of grace hath superinduced that beauty upon them wherein they glory, pn31 vbz dt n1 cst vhz vvn pno32 av, cst vhz vvn pno32 cc pp-f n1 vhz vvn d n1 p-acp pno32 c-crq pns32 vvb, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1440 Page 652
11891 and if they have received their beauty they have no reason to glory as if they had not received it. and if they have received their beauty they have no reason to glory as if they had not received it. cc cs pns32 vhb vvn po32 n1 pns32 vhb dx n1 p-acp n1 c-acp cs pns32 vhd xx vvn pn31. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1440 Page 652
11892 I say he that considereth this, and that now at the best he is not without spots, his beauty is not perfect, at least that part of his beauty which is inherent in him is not perfect, this will shew a thinking. I say he that Considereth this, and that now At the best he is not without spots, his beauty is not perfect, At least that part of his beauty which is inherent in him is not perfect, this will show a thinking. pns11 vvb pns31 cst vvz d, cc cst av p-acp dt js pns31 vbz xx p-acp n2, po31 n1 vbz xx j, p-acp ds cst n1 pp-f po31 n1 r-crq vbz j p-acp pno31 vbz xx j, d vmb vvi dt vvg. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1440 Page 652
11893 Christian eternal cause to walk softly towards men, and humbly as well as thankfully toward God. Christian Eternal cause to walk softly towards men, and humbly as well as thankfully towards God. np1 j n1 pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp n2, cc av-j c-acp av c-acp av-j p-acp np1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1440 Page 652
11894 Grace leaves no room for, giveth no advantage unto pride; Grace leaves no room for, gives no advantage unto pride; n1 vvz dx n1 p-acp, vvz dx n1 p-acp n1; (53) sermon (DIV2) 1440 Page 652
11895 hence though a believer most excelleth all other Souls, yet he ordinarily least excelleth them in his own apprehensions. hence though a believer most excels all other Souls, yet he ordinarily least excels them in his own apprehensions. av cs dt n1 ds vvz d j-jn n2, av pns31 av-j av-ds vvz pno32 p-acp po31 d n2. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1440 Page 652
11896 3. Let this engage every believer to high admiring thoughts of the Lord Jesus Christ. 3. Let this engage every believer to high admiring thoughts of the Lord jesus christ. crd vvb d vvi d n1 p-acp j j-vvg n2 pp-f dt n1 np1 np1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1441 Page 652
11897 Christ in this Text calls his Spouse the fairest amongst women; you will find she requiteth him, Chap. 5. 10. My beloved is white and ruddy, the chiefest amongst ten thousand. christ in this Text calls his Spouse the Fairest among women; you will find she requites him, Chap. 5. 10. My Beloved is white and ruddy, the chiefest among ten thousand. np1 p-acp d n1 vvz po31 n1 dt js p-acp n2; pn22 vmb vvi pns31 vvz pno31, np1 crd crd po11 j-vvn vbz j-jn cc j, dt js-jn p-acp crd crd. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1441 Page 652
11898 And certainly we have all the reason imaginable constraining us to this admiration of Christ, we were by birth Ethiopians, Our Father was a Syrian, consider us in our selves, And Certainly we have all the reason imaginable constraining us to this admiration of christ, we were by birth Ethiopians, Our Father was a Syrian, Consider us in our selves, cc av-j pns12 vhb d dt n1 j vvg pno12 p-acp d n1 pp-f np1, pns12 vbdr p-acp n1 njp2, po12 n1 vbds dt jp, vvb pno12 p-acp po12 n2, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1441 Page 652
11899 as separate from Christs comeliness put upon us. as separate from Christ comeliness put upon us. c-acp j p-acp npg1 n1 vvn p-acp pno12. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1441 Page 652
11900 We are altogether black, he is all glory, all beauty, altogether desires (as the Spouse expresseth it) Christ is to be admired of all them that believe, we should never think of Christ, We Are altogether black, he is all glory, all beauty, altogether Desires (as the Spouse Expresses it) christ is to be admired of all them that believe, we should never think of christ, pns12 vbr av j-jn, pns31 vbz d n1, d n1, av vvz (c-acp dt n1 vvz pn31) np1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f d pno32 cst vvb, pns12 vmd av-x vvi pp-f np1, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1441 Page 652
11901 but with admiring thoughts, never solemnly discourse of him but in forms of admiration. but with admiring thoughts, never solemnly discourse of him but in forms of admiration. cc-acp p-acp j-vvg n2, av av-j n1 pp-f pno31 p-acp p-acp n2 pp-f n1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1441 Page 652
11902 If Christ can see so much beauty in us who are poor creatures, poor worms of the Earth, who have no beauty but what he hath put upon us, If christ can see so much beauty in us who Are poor creatures, poor worms of the Earth, who have no beauty but what he hath put upon us, cs np1 vmb vvi av d n1 p-acp pno12 r-crq vbr j n2, j n2 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vhb dx n1 cc-acp r-crq pns31 vhz vvn p-acp pno12, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1441 Page 652
11937 I have discoursed the nature of communion largely in some of my former discourses and therefore shall say little of it now. I have discoursed the nature of communion largely in Some of my former discourses and Therefore shall say little of it now. pns11 vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f n1 av-j p-acp d pp-f po11 j n2 cc av vmb vvi j pp-f pn31 av. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1446 Page 654
11938 Onely I say all communion lyes in a mutual and reciprocal communication. Only I say all communion lies in a mutual and reciprocal communication. j pns11 vvb d n1 vvz p-acp dt j cc j n1. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1446 Page 654
11903 and into us, certainly we must be very blind if we can see no beauty, no loveliness, nothing to be desired in him, who is the bright Image of his Fathers glory, and the express Image of his Person, whom all the Angels, adore, and into us, Certainly we must be very blind if we can see no beauty, no loveliness, nothing to be desired in him, who is the bright Image of his Father's glory, and the express Image of his Person, whom all the Angels, adore, cc p-acp pno12, av-j pns12 vmb vbi av j cs pns12 vmb vvi dx n1, dx n1, pix pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno31, r-crq vbz dt j n1 pp-f po31 ng1 n1, cc dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1, ro-crq d dt n2, vvb, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1441 Page 652
11904 and admire, and in whom the Soul of the everlasting Father resteth, and is well pleased, and admire, and in whom the Soul of the everlasting Father rests, and is well pleased, cc vvi, cc p-acp ro-crq dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vvz, cc vbz av vvn, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1441 Page 652
11905 and who is his great delight. and who is his great delight. cc r-crq vbz po31 j n1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1441 Page 652
11906 4. Lastly, Hath Christ stiled the believing Soul the fairest amongst women? How do all such Souls stand concern'd to preserve their beauty? Your beauty is your holiness, the favour of God, your acceptableness to him and his love towards you. 4. Lastly, Hath christ styled the believing Soul the Fairest among women? How do all such Souls stand concerned to preserve their beauty? Your beauty is your holiness, the favour of God, your acceptableness to him and his love towards you. crd ord, vhz np1 vvd dt j-vvg n1 dt js p-acp n2? q-crq vdb d d n2 vvb vvd pc-acp vvi po32 n1? po22 n1 vbz po22 n1, dt n1 pp-f np1, po22 n1 p-acp pno31 cc po31 n1 p-acp pn22. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1442 Page 652
11907 The state of Justification indeed cannot be lost, the seed of God doth, and shall abide in the Soul. But yet your luster may be lost, his manifestative love to you may be withdrawn, your honour in the World may be lost. The state of Justification indeed cannot be lost, the seed of God does, and shall abide in the Soul. But yet your luster may be lost, his manifestative love to you may be withdrawn, your honour in the World may be lost. dt n1 pp-f n1 av vmbx vbi vvn, dt n1 pp-f np1 vdz, cc vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp av po22 n1 vmb vbi vvn, po31 j n1 p-acp pn22 vmb vbi vvn, po22 n1 p-acp dt n1 vmb vbi vvn. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1442 Page 652
11908 You may walk like one covered, besides the flocks of those who are the companions of Christ. You may walk like one covered, beside the flocks of those who Are the Sodales of christ. pn22 vmb vvi av-j pi vvn, p-acp dt n2 pp-f d r-crq vbr dt n2 pp-f np1. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1442 Page 652
11909 Is the vain woman so curiously careful to preserve her beauty, that she will spare any time, any mony for it? will she avoid any thing that may be a stain in it? How shall she rise up in Judgment against the loose careless, Is the vain woman so curiously careful to preserve her beauty, that she will spare any time, any money for it? will she avoid any thing that may be a stain in it? How shall she rise up in Judgement against the lose careless, vbz dt j n1 av av-j j p-acp vvb po31 n1, cst pns31 vmb vvi d n1, d n1 c-acp pn31? vmb pns31 vvi d n1 cst vmb vbi dt n1 p-acp pn31? q-crq vmb pns31 vvi a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp dt j j, (53) sermon (DIV2) 1442 Page 653
11910 and negligent Christian, that doth not through the Spirit mortify the deeds of the body, that doth not wash himself continually in the tears of repentance and beg the daily imputation of Christs righteousness to cover his new appearing nakedness? That in his converse with the World, doth not set a strict watch over his heart, at the doors of his lips upon all his converse with men, left he should receive any impression from the dirty World, in which he lives, which may be a blot upon his beauty, in the Eyes of an holy God or in the Eyes of holy men. and negligent Christian, that does not through the Spirit mortify the Deeds of the body, that does not wash himself continually in the tears of Repentance and beg the daily imputation of Christ righteousness to cover his new appearing nakedness? That in his converse with the World, does not Set a strict watch over his heart, At the doors of his lips upon all his converse with men, left he should receive any impression from the dirty World, in which he lives, which may be a blot upon his beauty, in the Eyes of an holy God or in the Eyes of holy men. cc j njp, cst vdz xx p-acp dt n1 vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cst vdz xx vvi px31 av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 cc vvi dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n1 pc-acp vvi po31 j j-vvg n1? cst p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, vdz xx vvi dt j n1 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n2 p-acp d po31 n1 p-acp n2, vvd pns31 vmd vvi d n1 p-acp dt j n1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz, r-crq vmb vbi dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j np1 cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n2. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1442 Page 653
11911 But I have spoken enough to this Proposition raised from the compellation, O thou fairest amongst women. But I have spoken enough to this Proposition raised from the compellation, Oh thou Fairest among women. p-acp pns11 vhb vvn av-d p-acp d n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, uh pns21 js p-acp n2. (53) sermon (DIV2) 1442 Page 653
11912 Sermon XLV. Sermon XLV. n1 crd. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1442 Page 653
11913 Cant. 1. 8. If thou knowest not (O thou fairest amongst Women) Go thy way forth by the footsteps of the Flock, Cant 1. 8. If thou Knowest not (Oh thou Fairest among Women) Go thy Way forth by the footsteps of the Flock, np1 crd crd cs pns21 vv2 xx (uh pns21 js p-acp n2) vvb po21 n1 av p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt vvb, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1442 Page 653
11914 and feed thy Kids by the Shepherds Tents. and feed thy Kids by the Shepherd's Tents. cc vvb po21 n2 p-acp dt ng1 n2. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1442 Page 653
11915 MY business in my last exercise was to shew you the nature of her beauty, whom the blessed lover here calls the fairest amongst Women. I shall at this time shew you a Spot in her beauty from the Supposition in the Text, If thou knowest not. It is true that Suppositions neither in holy Writ, MY business in my last exercise was to show you the nature of her beauty, whom the blessed lover Here calls the Fairest among Women. I shall At this time show you a Spot in her beauty from the Supposition in the Text, If thou Knowest not. It is true that Suppositions neither in holy Writ, po11 n1 p-acp po11 ord n1 vbds pc-acp vvi pn22 dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, ro-crq dt j-vvn n1 av vvz dt js p-acp n2. pns11 vmb p-acp d n1 vvi pn22 dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cs pns21 vv2 xx. pn31 vbz j cst n2 av-d p-acp j vvn, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1443 Page 653
11916 nor in our Idiom, do not alwaies contain positions of undoubted truth. nor in our Idiom, do not always contain positions of undoubted truth. ccx p-acp po12 n1, vdb xx av vvi n2 pp-f j n1. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1443 Page 653
11917 Sometimes things that are impossible, or absurd, and false, are supposed in order to the forming of a true conclusion. Sometime things that Are impossible, or absurd, and false, Are supposed in order to the forming of a true conclusion. av n2 cst vbr j, cc j, cc j, vbr vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt j n1. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1443 Page 653
11919 Our Lord in saying If thou knowest not, Supposeth, that the Spouse might not know, and therefore he directeth her in the latter part of the Text. It is certain, that the term know in Scripture doth not alwaies signify the comprehending the thing spoken of in our understanding, it sometimes signifieth to approve, sometimes, to attend to what we know, sometimes to Experience. I take here the first and most natural signification of the term to be the Sense. Our Lord in saying If thou Knowest not, Supposeth, that the Spouse might not know, and Therefore he directeth her in the latter part of the Text. It is certain, that the term know in Scripture does not always signify the comprehending the thing spoken of in our understanding, it sometime signifies to approve, sometime, to attend to what we know, sometime to Experience. I take Here the First and most natural signification of the term to be the Sense. po12 n1 p-acp vvg cs pns21 vv2 xx, vvz, cst dt n1 vmd xx vvi, cc av pns31 vvz pno31 p-acp dt d n1 pp-f dt np1 pn31 vbz j, cst dt n1 vvb p-acp n1 vdz xx av vvi dt j dt n1 vvn pp-f p-acp po12 n1, pn31 av vvz pc-acp vvi, av, p-acp vvb p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb, av p-acp vvb. pns11 vvb av dt ord cc av-ds j n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vbi dt n1. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1443 Page 654
11920 If If thou knowest not, that is, if thou beest ignorant. If thou beest at a loss. If If thou Knowest not, that is, if thou Best ignorant. If thou Best At a loss. cs cs pns21 vv2 xx, cst vbz, cs pns21 vb2s j. cs pns21 vb2s p-acp dt n1. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1443 Page 654
11921 At a loss for what? I told you that to perfect the Sense we must supply something from the foregoing verse from the matter of the Spouses Petition. At a loss for what? I told you that to perfect the Sense we must supply something from the foregoing verse from the matter of the Spouses Petition. p-acp dt n1 p-acp q-crq? pns11 vvd pn22 d p-acp j dt n1 pns12 vmb vvi pi p-acp dt vvg n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 vvb. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1443 Page 654
11922 She had desired him to tell her where he fed his flock, where he made them to rest at noon. She had desired him to tell her where he fed his flock, where he made them to rest At noon. pns31 vhd vvn pno31 pc-acp vvi po31 c-crq pns31 vvd po31 n1, c-crq pns31 vvd pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1443 Page 654
11923 Where she might have the best, freest, and least interrupted fellowship and communion with him, especially in a time of great distress, and affliction. Where she might have the best, Freest, and least interrupted fellowship and communion with him, especially in a time of great distress, and affliction. c-crq pns31 vmd vhi dt js, js, cc av-ds j-vvn n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31, av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, cc n1. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1443 Page 654
11924 To this he answereth, O thou fairest amongst Women? If thou knowest not (that is) if thou knowest not where I feed my flocks, To this he Answers, Oh thou Fairest among Women? If thou Knowest not (that is) if thou Knowest not where I feed my flocks, p-acp d pns31 vvz, uh pns21 js p-acp n2? cs pns21 vv2 xx (cst vbz) cs pns21 vv2 xx c-crq pns11 vvb po11 n2, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1443 Page 654
11925 nor where I make them to rest at noon. nor where I make them to rest At noon. ccx c-crq pns11 vvb pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1443 Page 654
11926 Go thy way, &c. The words might lead me to a more general discourse of the imperfection of a believers state in this life, Go thy Way, etc. The words might led me to a more general discourse of the imperfection of a believers state in this life, vvb po21 n1, av dt n2 vmd vvi pno11 p-acp dt av-dc j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n2 n1 p-acp d n1, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1443 Page 654
11927 Or to a more particular discourse concerning those grains of ignorance which may be allowed a gracious Soul. But as the first is too general, Or to a more particular discourse Concerning those grains of ignorance which may be allowed a gracious Soul. But as the First is too general, cc p-acp dt av-dc j n1 vvg d n2 pp-f n1 r-crq vmb vbi vvn dt j n1 cc-acp c-acp dt ord vbz av j, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1443 Page 654
11928 so the latter is too hard a task until the world, be better agreed then it yet is, about the number of fundamental truths, necessary to be known, so the latter is too hard a task until the world, be better agreed then it yet is, about the number of fundamental truths, necessary to be known, av dt d vbz av j dt n1 p-acp dt n1, vbb av-jc vvn cs pn31 av vbz, p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2, j pc-acp vbi vvn, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1443 Page 654
11929 and believed in order to Eternal life, and Salvation. and believed in order to Eternal life, and Salvation. cc vvd p-acp n1 p-acp j n1, cc n1. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1443 Page 654
11930 Besides I think my Text considered as an answer to the preceding petition, guides me to another thing. Beside I think my Text considered as an answer to the preceding petition, guides me to Another thing. p-acp pns11 vvb po11 n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j-vvg n1, vvz pno11 p-acp j-jn n1. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1443 Page 654
11931 The Spouses request was, to be instructed how she might enjoy, a full and free communion with her Lord especially in a time of trial and distress with reference to this petition; The Spouses request was, to be instructed how she might enjoy, a full and free communion with her Lord especially in a time of trial and distress with Referente to this petition; dt n2 n1 vbds, pc-acp vbi vvn c-crq pns31 vmd vvi, dt j cc j n1 p-acp po31 n1 av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 p-acp d n1; (54) sermon (DIV2) 1443 Page 654
11932 her Lord answereth her, If thou knowest not; Supposing she might as to this at some times be ignorant, and at a loss; The Proposition is plain: her Lord Answers her, If thou Knowest not; Supposing she might as to this At Some times be ignorant, and At a loss; The Proposition is plain: po31 n1 vvz pno31, cs pns21 vv2 xx; vvg pns31 vmd p-acp p-acp d p-acp d n2 vbb j, cc p-acp dt n1; dt n1 vbz j: (54) sermon (DIV2) 1443 Page 654
11933 Prop. That even the best of Gods People (the fairest amongst Women) may sometimes be at a great loss where, Prop. That even the best of God's People (the Fairest among Women) may sometime be At a great loss where, np1 cst av dt js pp-f ng1 n1 (dt js p-acp n2) vmb av vbi p-acp dt j n1 c-crq, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1444 Page 654
11934 and how to maintain their desired communion with Christ. I shall open the Proposition in three conclusions. Then confirm and apply it. and how to maintain their desired communion with christ. I shall open the Proposition in three conclusions. Then confirm and apply it. cc c-crq pc-acp vvi po32 j-vvn n1 p-acp np1. pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp crd n2. av vvb cc vvi pn31. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1444 Page 654
11935 1. The Souls communion with Christ lyes in their reciprocal communications of themselves each to other. 1. The Souls communion with christ lies in their reciprocal communications of themselves each to other. crd dt ng1 n1 p-acp np1 vvz p-acp po32 j n2 pp-f px32 d p-acp n-jn. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1446 Page 654
11939 Thus two friends have communion each with other by frequent meetings together, mutual discourses, and communications of the Secrets of each others hearts, one to another. Thus two Friends have communion each with other by frequent meetings together, mutual discourses, and communications of the Secrets of each Others hearts, one to Another. av crd n2 vhb n1 d p-acp j-jn p-acp j n2 av, j n2, cc n2 pp-f dt n2-jn pp-f d n2-jn n2, pi p-acp n-jn. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1446 Page 655
11940 The Subjects in this communion are Souls clothed with bodies, and their communion is bodily. The Subject's in this communion Are Souls clothed with bodies, and their communion is bodily. dt n2-jn p-acp d n1 vbr n2 vvn p-acp n2, cc po32 n1 vbz j. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1446 Page 655
11941 But now the Soul considered with Christ, as its correlate in this communion, are Spirits, and their communion is more Spiritual. But now the Soul considered with christ, as its correlate in this communion, Are Spirits, and their communion is more Spiritual. p-acp av dt n1 vvn p-acp np1, c-acp po31 n1 p-acp d n1, vbr n2, cc po32 n1 vbz av-dc j. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1446 Page 655
11942 The Soul performeth its part in it by the secret exercise of the powers God hath given it upon Christ as the object. The Soul Performeth its part in it by the secret exercise of the Powers God hath given it upon christ as the Object. dt n1 vvz po31 n1 p-acp pn31 p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n2 np1 vhz vvn pn31 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1446 Page 655
11943 By Spiritual Meditations, the exercise of faith, love, hope, desire, joy and delight, &c. By giving up its will to his will, assenting to what he dictateth in his word, consenting to what he there commandeth, &c. Christ communicates himself to the Soul by the secret influences of his Spirit, opening and inlightening the understanding, bowing, By Spiritual Meditations, the exercise of faith, love, hope, desire, joy and delight, etc. By giving up its will to his will, assenting to what he dictateth in his word, consenting to what he there commands, etc. christ communicates himself to the Soul by the secret influences of his Spirit, opening and enlightening the understanding, bowing, p-acp j n2, dt n1 pp-f n1, vvb, vvb, vvb, n1 cc n1, av p-acp vvg a-acp po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, vvg p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp po31 n1, vvg p-acp r-crq pns31 a-acp vvz, av np1 n2 px31 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j-jn n2 pp-f po31 n1, vvg cc vvg dt n1, vvg, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1446 Page 655
11944 and inclining the will, influencing the affections, convincing, strengthening, quickening, comforting the Soul. Indeed there is a more external communion with God, and inclining the will, influencing the affections, convincing, strengthening, quickening, comforting the Soul. Indeed there is a more external communion with God, cc vvg dt n1, vvg dt n2, vvg, vvg, j-vvg, vvg dt n1 np1 a-acp vbz dt av-dc j n1 p-acp np1, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1446 Page 655
11945 but separated from this it signifieth nothing to the Souls advantage; but separated from this it signifies nothing to the Souls advantage; cc-acp vvn p-acp d pn31 vvz pix p-acp dt n2 n1; (54) sermon (DIV2) 1446 Page 655
11946 so we are said to have communion with God, in reading, and hearing his word, praying, receiving the Sacraments, the Soul hath in these no further fellowship & communion with God, so we Are said to have communion with God, in reading, and hearing his word, praying, receiving the Sacraments, the Soul hath in these no further fellowship & communion with God, av pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vhi n1 p-acp np1, p-acp vvg, cc vvg po31 n1, vvg, vvg dt n2, dt n1 vhz p-acp d av-dx av-jc n1 cc n1 p-acp np1, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1446 Page 655
11947 then it in them exerciseth these more inward powers in more external acts by the advantage of the bodily members; then it in them Exerciseth these more inward Powers in more external acts by the advantage of the bodily members; cs pn31 p-acp pno32 vvz d dc j n2 p-acp av-dc j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n2; (54) sermon (DIV2) 1446 Page 655
11948 so far as it poureth out itself to God, in prayer by the words of the lips, so Far as it pours out itself to God, in prayer by the words of the lips, av av-j c-acp pn31 vvz av px31 p-acp np1, p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1446 Page 655
11949 or opens its heart to God in hearing the word, receiveth it with faith and love, or Opens its heart to God in hearing the word, receives it with faith and love, cc vvz po31 n1 p-acp np1 p-acp vvg dt n1, vvz pn31 p-acp n1 cc n1, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1446 Page 655
11950 and meekness, &c. So far and no further, hath the Soul in these duties any communion with God. and meekness, etc. So Far and no further, hath the Soul in these duties any communion with God. cc n1, av av av-j cc dx av-jc, vhz dt n1 p-acp d n2 d n1 p-acp np1. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1446 Page 655
11951 Nor doth God communicate himself to the Soul that is not made to believe and obey what it heareth further then to let it know his will with the advantage of such arguments as his Ministers are inabled to use by vertue of those gifts which he hath given them to fit them for their ministration. Nor does God communicate himself to the Soul that is not made to believe and obey what it hears further then to let it know his will with the advantage of such Arguments as his Ministers Are enabled to use by virtue of those Gifts which he hath given them to fit them for their ministration. ccx vdz np1 vvi px31 p-acp dt n1 cst vbz xx vvn pc-acp vvi cc vvi r-crq pn31 vvz jc cs pc-acp vvi pn31 vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2 c-acp po31 n2 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 pp-f d n2 r-crq pns31 vhz vvn pno32 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n1. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1446 Page 655
11952 2. There can be no union between Christ, and that Soul, with whom Christ hath not a constant communion, communion is the Daughter of union, according to the nature of the union. 2. There can be no Union between christ, and that Soul, with whom christ hath not a constant communion, communion is the Daughter of Union, according to the nature of the Union. crd a-acp vmb vbi dx n1 p-acp np1, cc d n1, p-acp ro-crq np1 vhz xx dt j n1, n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1447 Page 655
11953 Wherever communion wholly ceaseth, the union is dissolved. Wherever communion wholly ceases, the Union is dissolved. c-crq n1 av-jn vvz, dt n1 vbz vvn. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1447 Page 655
11954 Indeed where the communion is voluntary (not from a natural cause) there may be great differences in the degrees of it, Indeed where the communion is voluntary (not from a natural cause) there may be great differences in the Degrees of it, np1 c-crq dt n1 vbz j-jn (xx p-acp dt j n1) pc-acp vmb vbi j n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f pn31, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1447 Page 655
11955 but wholly interrupted it cannot be; but wholly interrupted it cannot be; cc-acp av-jn vvd pn31 vmbx vbi; (54) sermon (DIV2) 1447 Page 655
11956 hence God and Christ have a constant communion with the believing Soul, this is by the Spirit of God given to them, hence God and christ have a constant communion with the believing Soul, this is by the Spirit of God given to them, av np1 cc np1 vhb dt j n1 p-acp dt j-vvg n1, d vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvn p-acp pno32, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1447 Page 655
11958 Our union with Christ is preserved by the same means by which it was at first made, which was by Gods first communication of his power and goodness to the Soul, Our Union with christ is preserved by the same means by which it was At First made, which was by God's First communication of his power and Goodness to the Soul, po12 n1 p-acp np1 vbz vvn p-acp dt d n2 p-acp r-crq pn31 vbds p-acp ord vvd, r-crq vbds p-acp npg1 ord n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1447 Page 656
11959 and the Souls communication of itself by faith to him. and the Souls communication of itself by faith to him. cc dt n2 n1 pp-f px31 p-acp n1 p-acp pno31. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1447 Page 656
11960 Thus the Ʋnion was first made between God, and the Soul, thus it is, and must be maintained, and upheld. Thus the Ʋnion was First made between God, and the Soul, thus it is, and must be maintained, and upheld. av dt n1 vbds ord vvn p-acp np1, cc dt n1, av pn31 vbz, cc vmb vbi vvn, cc vvn. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1447 Page 656
11961 The reason why we say the Soul once in a state of grace cannot fall from it, either finally, or totally, is not from the ability, and certainty of their own wills, however renewed, The reason why we say the Soul once in a state of grace cannot fallen from it, either finally, or totally, is not from the ability, and certainty of their own wills, however renewed, dt n1 c-crq pns12 vvb dt n1 a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vmbx vvi p-acp pn31, d av-j, cc av-j, vbz xx p-acp dt n1, cc n1 pp-f po32 d n2, a-acp vvn, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1447 Page 656
11962 and sanctified, but from the more constant, and certain influences of the Spirit of Grace, which is given to the Soul, dwelleth in it, and worketh in it; and sanctified, but from the more constant, and certain influences of the Spirit of Grace, which is given to the Soul, dwells in it, and works in it; cc j-vvn, cc-acp p-acp dt av-dc j, cc j n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, vvz p-acp pn31, cc vvz p-acp pn31; (54) sermon (DIV2) 1447 Page 656
11963 Christ hath not only promised to come to them that love him, and keep his Commandments, christ hath not only promised to come to them that love him, and keep his commandments, np1 vhz xx av-j vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 cst vvb pno31, cc vvi po31 n2, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1447 Page 656
11964 but to make his abode with him, hence the union between Christ, & the Soul, is not only compared to the moral union between the Husband and Wife, Eph. 5. 30. but to the natural union between the Vine and the Branches, John 15. 1. betwixt which (while they remain united) there is a constant communication, but to make his Abided with him, hence the Union between christ, & the Soul, is not only compared to the moral Union between the Husband and Wife, Ephesians 5. 30. but to the natural Union between the Vine and the Branches, John 15. 1. betwixt which (while they remain united) there is a constant communication, cc-acp pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp pno31, av dt n1 p-acp np1, cc dt n1, vbz xx av-j vvn p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1, np1 crd crd p-acp p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 cc dt n2, np1 crd crd p-acp r-crq (cs pns32 vvb j-vvn) pc-acp vbz dt j n1, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1447 Page 656
11965 and in very deed did not the Soul of a believer daily receive divine influences and communications, it must wither, and die as naturally, and in very deed did not the Soul of a believer daily receive divine influences and communications, it must wither, and die as naturally, cc p-acp j n1 vdd xx dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av-j vvi j-jn n2 cc n2, pn31 vmb vvi, cc vvb c-acp av-j, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1447 Page 656
11966 as the Branch doth, when the union is broken betwixt it and the Vine, and this our Saviour teacheth us, John 15. 4. As the Branch cannot bring forth fruit, as the Branch does, when the Union is broken betwixt it and the Vine, and this our Saviour Teaches us, John 15. 4. As the Branch cannot bring forth fruit, c-acp dt n1 vdz, c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp pn31 cc dt n1, cc d po12 n1 vvz pno12, np1 crd crd p-acp dt n1 vmbx vvi av n1, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1447 Page 656
11967 unless it abideth in the Vine, so no more can you, except you abide in me. unless it Abideth in the Vine, so no more can you, except you abide in me. cs pn31 vvz p-acp dt n1, av dx dc vmb pn22, c-acp pn22 vvb p-acp pno11. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1447 Page 656
11968 3. Although the Souls communion with Christ can never be wholly interrupted, and broken, yet it may be more of less, 3. Although the Souls communion with christ can never be wholly interrupted, and broken, yet it may be more of less, crd cs dt n2 n1 p-acp np1 vmb av-x vbi av-jn vvn, cc vvn, av pn31 vmb vbi n1 pp-f dc, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1448 Page 656
11969 and sometimes indiscerned by the Soul. I say it may be more or less. and sometime indiscerned by the Soul. I say it may be more or less. cc av vvn p-acp dt n1 pns11 vvb pn31 vmb vbi av-dc cc av-dc. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1448 Page 656
11970 God may more, or less communicate himself to the Soul, as to his influences of strengthening, quickning, comforting grace, and the Soul that moveth from these principles, may be able, more or less to communicate itself to God in the exercises of meditation, faith, joy, and delight in God. God may more, or less communicate himself to the Soul, as to his influences of strengthening, quickening, comforting grace, and the Soul that moves from these principles, may be able, more or less to communicate itself to God in the exercises of meditation, faith, joy, and delight in God. np1 vmb av-dc, cc av-dc vvi px31 p-acp dt n1, c-acp p-acp po31 n2 pp-f vvg, j-vvg, vvg n1, cc dt n1 cst vvz p-acp d n2, vmb vbi j, av-dc cc av-dc p-acp vvb px31 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, n1, n1, cc vvi p-acp np1. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1448 Page 656
11971 Nay, sometimes Gods influences may be so secret, and indiscernable, that the Soul may cry out as one forsaken of God, and a stranger to him. Nay, sometime God's influences may be so secret, and indiscernible, that the Soul may cry out as one forsaken of God, and a stranger to him. uh-x, av npg1 n2 vmb vbi av j-jn, cc j-u, cst dt n1 vmb vvi av c-acp pi vvn pp-f np1, cc dt n1 p-acp pno31. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1448 Page 656
11972 This hath so plentiful an evidence in Holy Writ, as the truth of it cannot be disputed. This hath so plentiful an evidence in Holy Writ, as the truth of it cannot be disputed. np1 vhz av j dt n1 p-acp j vvn, c-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31 vmbx vbi vvn. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1448 Page 656
11973 We find David, Psal. 22. 1. crying out, My God! my God, why hast thou forsaken me? Why art thou so far from helping me, We find David, Psalm 22. 1. crying out, My God! my God, why hast thou forsaken me? Why art thou so Far from helping me, pns12 vvb np1, np1 crd crd vvg av, po11 np1 po11 np1, q-crq vh2 pns21 vvn pno11? q-crq vb2r pns21 av av-j p-acp vvg pno11, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1448 Page 656
11974 and from the words of my roaring, and the Psalmist, Psal. 77 3. I remembred God, and was troubled. and from the words of my roaring, and the Psalmist, Psalm 77 3. I remembered God, and was troubled. cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f po11 n-vvg, cc dt n1, np1 crd crd pns11 vvd np1, cc vbds vvn. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1448 Page 656
11976 v. 7. Will the Lord cast off for ever? And will he be favourable no more? Is his mercy clean gone for ever? Doth his promise fail for evermore? Hath God forgotten to be gracious? Hath he in anger shut up his tender mercies? There are many instances of this nature in the Psalms, we have an instance in this Song, Cant. 5. 1, 2. By night upon my Bed, I sought him whom my Soul loveth, I sought him, but I found him not. v. 7. Will the Lord cast off for ever? And will he be favourable no more? Is his mercy clean gone for ever? Does his promise fail for evermore? Hath God forgotten to be gracious? Hath he in anger shut up his tender Mercies? There Are many instances of this nature in the Psalms, we have an instance in this Song, Cant 5. 1, 2. By night upon my Bed, I sought him whom my Soul loves, I sought him, but I found him not. n1 crd vmb dt n1 vvd a-acp p-acp av? cc vmb pns31 vbi j av-dx av-dc? vbz po31 n1 av-j vvn p-acp av? vdz po31 n1 vvi p-acp av? vhz np1 vvn pc-acp vbi j? vhz pns31 p-acp n1 vvn a-acp po31 j n2? pc-acp vbr d n2 pp-f d n1 p-acp dt n2, pns12 vhb dt n1 p-acp d n1, np1 crd crd, crd p-acp n1 p-acp po11 n1, pns11 vvd pno31 r-crq po11 n1 vvz, pns11 vvd pno31, cc-acp pns11 vvd pno31 xx. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1448 Page 657
11977 v. 2. I will rise now, and go about the City, in the streets, and in the broad places, I will seek him whom my Soul loveth, I sought him, but I found him not. v. 2. I will rise now, and go about the city, in the streets, and in the broad places, I will seek him whom my Soul loves, I sought him, but I found him not. n1 crd pns11 vmb vvi av, cc vvi p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n2, cc p-acp dt j n2, pns11 vmb vvi pno31 r-crq po11 n1 vvz, pns11 vvd pno31, cc-acp pns11 vvd pno31 xx. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1448 Page 657
11978 v. 3. The Watchmen that go about the City, found me, to whom I said, saw ye him whom my Soul loveth. v. 3. The Watchmen that go about the city, found me, to whom I said, saw you him whom my Soul loves. n1 crd dt n2 cst vvb p-acp dt n1, vvd pno11, p-acp ro-crq pns11 vvd, vvd pn22 pno31 r-crq po11 n1 vvz. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1448 Page 657
11979 So Cant. 5. 5. I rose up to open to my Beloved, and my Hands dropped with Myrrh, So Cant 5. 5. I rose up to open to my beloved, and my Hands dropped with Myrrh, av np1 crd crd pns11 vvd a-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp po11 j-vvn, cc po11 n2 vvn p-acp n1, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1448 Page 657
11980 and my Fingers with sweet smelling Myrrh upon the Handles of the lock, I opened to my Beloved, and my Fingers with sweet smelling Myrrh upon the Handles of the lock, I opened to my beloved, cc po11 n2 p-acp j j-vvg n1 p-acp dt vvz pp-f dt n1, pns11 vvd p-acp po11 j-vvn, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1448 Page 657
11981 but he had withdrawn himself, and was gone, my Soul failed when he spake, I sought him, but he had withdrawn himself, and was gone, my Soul failed when he spoke, I sought him, cc-acp pns31 vhd vvn px31, cc vbds vvn, po11 n1 vvd c-crq pns31 vvd, pns11 vvd pno31, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1448 Page 657
11982 but I could not find him, I called him, but he gave me no answer. but I could not find him, I called him, but he gave me no answer. cc-acp pns11 vmd xx vvi pno31, pns11 vvd pno31, cc-acp pns31 vvd pno11 dx n1. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1448 Page 657
11983 What do all these metaphorical expressions purport? but this, that there are times when the Soul finds a difficulty to maintain, What do all these metaphorical expressions purport? but this, that there Are times when the Soul finds a difficulty to maintain, q-crq vdb d d j n2 n1? cc-acp d, cst a-acp vbr n2 c-crq dt n1 vvz dt n1 pc-acp vvi, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1448 Page 657
11984 or discern its communion with God. or discern its communion with God. cc vvi po31 n1 p-acp np1. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1448 Page 657
11985 Sometimes God doth not as at other times breath upon, & communicate himself to the Souls, Sometime God does not as At other times breath upon, & communicate himself to the Souls, av np1 vdz xx p-acp p-acp j-jn n2 vvb p-acp, cc vvi px31 p-acp dt n2, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1449 Page 657
11986 even of the best of his people, the faileur seemeth to be on Gods part, even of the best of his people, the faileur seems to be on God's part, av pp-f dt js pp-f po31 n1, dt fw-fr vvz pc-acp vbi p-acp ng1 n1, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1449 Page 657
11987 for some just cause, the Soul findeth some freedom to impart, and communicate its self to God, for Some just cause, the Soul finds Some freedom to impart, and communicate its self to God, c-acp d j n1, dt n1 vvz d n1 pc-acp vvi, cc vvi po31 n1 p-acp np1, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1449 Page 657
11988 but findeth not Gods assistances, influences, and communications of himself to it, as it desireth, and as it hath experienced from God at other times; but finds not God's assistances, influences, and communications of himself to it, as it Desires, and as it hath experienced from God At other times; cc-acp vvz xx npg1 n2, n2, cc n2 pp-f px31 p-acp pn31, c-acp pn31 vvz, cc c-acp pn31 vhz vvn p-acp np1 p-acp j-jn n2; (54) sermon (DIV2) 1449 Page 657
11989 this looks like the case of the Spouse in those two places of this Song before mentioned. this looks like the case of the Spouse in those two places of this Song before mentioned. d vvz av-j dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d crd n2 pp-f d n1 a-acp vvn. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1449 Page 657
11990 Sometimes again the Soul easily discerneth the faileur in itself, it cannot meditate upon God. Sometime again the Soul Easily discerneth the faileur in itself, it cannot meditate upon God. av av dt n1 av-j vvz dt fw-fr p-acp px31, pn31 vmbx vvb p-acp np1. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1450 Page 657
11991 It remembreth God, and is troubled, it cannot pray with any fervour, nor exercise faith with any boldness; It Remember God, and is troubled, it cannot pray with any fervour, nor exercise faith with any boldness; pn31 vvz np1, cc vbz vvn, pn31 vmbx vvi p-acp d n1, ccx vvi n1 p-acp d n1; (54) sermon (DIV2) 1450 Page 657
11992 this seems to be the case of the Psalmist, Psal. 77. That the thing is so evident, let me therefore rather spend time to search out the reasons of such a dispensation on Gods part, and affliction on ours. this seems to be the case of the Psalmist, Psalm 77. That the thing is so evident, let me Therefore rather spend time to search out the Reasons of such a Dispensation on God's part, and affliction on ours. d vvz pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd cst dt n1 vbz av j, vvb pno11 av av vvi n1 pc-acp vvi av dt n2 pp-f d dt n1 p-acp npg1 n1, cc n1 p-acp png12. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1450 Page 657
11993 1. Oh Gods part we usually call such a dispensation a desertion, so as the cause of it is the withdrawing of some divine influences from the Soul. It was truly said of Augustine, Deus non deserit etiamsi deserere videatur. 1. O God's part we usually call such a Dispensation a desertion, so as the cause of it is the withdrawing of Some divine influences from the Soul. It was truly said of Augustine, Deus non deserit Even if deserere Videatur. crd uh n2 vvb pns12 av-j vvb d dt n1 dt n1, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbz dt n-vvg pp-f d j-jn n2 p-acp dt n1 pn31 vbds av-j vvn pp-f np1, fw-la fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la ng1. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1451 Page 657
11994 Though God seemeth to forsake, yet he never wholly forsaketh any Soul to whom he is united, it is the withdrawing only of some sensible manifestations of his love. Though God seems to forsake, yet he never wholly Forsaketh any Soul to whom he is united, it is the withdrawing only of Some sensible manifestations of his love. cs np1 vvz pc-acp vvi, av pns31 av-x av-jn vvz d n1 p-acp ro-crq pns31 vbz vvn, pn31 vbz dt n-vvg av-j pp-f d j n2 pp-f po31 n1. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1451 Page 657
11995 All divine desertions are either founded in Divine Justice, or in the Divine Wisdom, so as the account which can be given of any such dispensation on Gods part, must fall under one of those two heads. All divine desertions Are either founded in Divine justice, or in the Divine Wisdom, so as the account which can be given of any such Dispensation on God's part, must fallen under one of those two Heads. av-d j-jn n2 vbr av-d vvn p-acp j-jn n1, cc p-acp dt j-jn n1, av p-acp dt n1 r-crq vmb vbi vvn pp-f d d n1 p-acp npg1 n1, vmb vvi p-acp crd pp-f d crd n2. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1451 Page 657
11996 1. When it is founded in Justice, it alwaies is for the punishment of sin. For though God upon the Covenant of Grace hath reserved no liberty to himself eternally to forsake his people, no nor yet totally, yet he hath reserved to himself a liberty for temporary afflictions of them; 1. When it is founded in justice, it always is for the punishment of since. For though God upon the Covenant of Grace hath reserved no liberty to himself eternally to forsake his people, no nor yet totally, yet he hath reserved to himself a liberty for temporary afflictions of them; crd c-crq pn31 vbz vvn p-acp n1, pn31 av vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. c-acp cs np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vhz vvn dx n1 p-acp px31 av-j pc-acp vvi po31 n1, uh-dx ccx av av-j, av pns31 vhz vvn p-acp px31 dt n1 p-acp j n2 pp-f pno32; (54) sermon (DIV2) 1452 Page 658
11997 you have (as to this particular) a fair copy of the Covenant of grace, Psal. 89. 26. 27, &c. The Covenant of Grace was made with Christ from Eternity, the tenour of it was revealed variously, to Adam upon the Fall, to Noah, to Abraham, to David; in that Psalm you have the revelation of it to David, v. 20. 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26. He shall cry unto me; you have (as to this particular) a fair copy of the Covenant of grace, Psalm 89. 26. 27, etc. The Covenant of Grace was made with christ from Eternity, the tenor of it was revealed variously, to Adam upon the Fallen, to Noah, to Abraham, to David; in that Psalm you have the Revelation of it to David, v. 20. 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26. He shall cry unto me; pn22 vhb (c-acp p-acp d j) dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd crd crd, av dt n1 pp-f n1 vbds vvn p-acp np1 p-acp n1, dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbds vvn av-j, pc-acp np1 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp np1, p-acp np1, p-acp np1; p-acp d n1 pn22 vhb dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp np1, n1 crd crd, crd, crd, crd, crd, crd pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pno11; (54) sermon (DIV2) 1452 Page 658
11998 thou art my Father, my God, and the rock of my Salvation. Also I will make him my first born, higher then the Kings of the Earth. thou art my Father, my God, and the rock of my Salvation. Also I will make him my First born, higher then the Kings of the Earth. pns21 vb2r po11 n1, po11 np1, cc dt n1 pp-f po11 n1. av pns11 vmb vvi pno31 po11 ord vvn, jc cs dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1452 Page 658
11999 v. 28. My mercy will I keep for him for evermore, and my Covenant shall stand fast with him. v. 28. My mercy will I keep for him for evermore, and my Covenant shall stand fast with him. n1 crd po11 n1 vmb pns11 vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp av, cc po11 n1 vmb vvi av-j p-acp pno31. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1452 Page 658
12000 His Seed also will I make to endure for ever, and his Throne as the days of Heaven. His Seed also will I make to endure for ever, and his Throne as the days of Heaven. po31 n1 av vmb pns11 vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp av, cc po31 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1452 Page 658
12001 As this Covenant was made with Abraham and his Seed, I am thy God, and the God of thy Seed, Gen. 17. So in the further revelation of it to David, it is declared to relate to him and his Seed. Now followeth v. 30. If his Children forsake my Law, As this Covenant was made with Abraham and his Seed, I am thy God, and the God of thy Seed, Gen. 17. So in the further Revelation of it to David, it is declared to relate to him and his Seed. Now follows v. 30. If his Children forsake my Law, p-acp d n1 vbds vvn p-acp np1 cc po31 n1, pns11 vbm po21 np1, cc dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, np1 crd av p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp np1, pn31 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 cc po31 n1. av vvz n1 crd cs po31 n2 vvi po11 n1, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1452 Page 658
12002 and walk not in my Judgments, if they break my Statutes, and keep not my Commandments: and walk not in my Judgments, if they break my Statutes, and keep not my commandments: cc vvb xx p-acp po11 n2, cs pns32 vvb po11 n2, cc vvb xx po11 n2: (54) sermon (DIV2) 1452 Page 658
12003 That is, if they sin against me, (for all those phrases do but express sin) then v. 32. Will I visit their transgression with the rod, and their iniquity with stripes. That is, if they sin against me, (for all those phrases do but express since) then v. 32. Will I visit their Transgression with the rod, and their iniquity with stripes. cst vbz, cs pns32 vvb p-acp pno11, (c-acp d d n2 vdb p-acp vvi n1) av n1 crd vmb pns11 vvi po32 n1 p-acp dt n1, cc po32 n1 p-acp n2. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1452 Page 658
12004 Nevertheless my loving kindness will I not utterly take from him, nor suffer my faithfulness to fail. Nevertheless my loving kindness will I not utterly take from him, nor suffer my faithfulness to fail. av po11 j-vvg n1 vmb pns11 xx av-j vvi p-acp pno31, ccx vvi po11 n1 pc-acp vvi. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1452 Page 658
12005 My Covenant will I not break, nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips. My Covenant will I not break, nor altar the thing that is gone out of my lips. po11 n1 vmb pns11 xx vvi, ccx vvi dt n1 cst vbz vvn av pp-f po11 n2. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1452 Page 658
12006 God you see hath reserved to himself upon his Covenant of Grace with his People, a liberty to visit their transgression with the Rod; God you see hath reserved to himself upon his Covenant of Grace with his People, a liberty to visit their Transgression with the Rod; np1 pn22 vvb vhz vvn p-acp px31 p-acp po31 n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1, dt n1 pc-acp vvi po32 n1 p-acp dt n1; (54) sermon (DIV2) 1452 Page 658
12007 and their iniquity with stripes, but no liberty utterlyto take away his loving kindness from them: and their iniquity with stripes, but no liberty utterlyto take away his loving kindness from them: cc po32 n1 p-acp n2, p-acp dx n1 av vvb av po31 j-vvg n1 p-acp pno32: (54) sermon (DIV2) 1452 Page 658
12008 Afflictions (which are there call'd a visitation with rods and stripes) either respect the outward, or the inward man: Afflictions (which Are there called a Visitation with rods and stripes) either respect the outward, or the inward man: n2 (r-crq vbr a-acp vvn dt n1 p-acp n2 cc n2) d n1 dt j, cc dt j n1: (54) sermon (DIV2) 1452 Page 658
12009 Those which relate to the outward man, are diseases, pains, persecutions, &c. Those which relate to the inward man, are desertions, and temptations, which God permitteth, Those which relate to the outward man, Are diseases, pains, persecutions, etc. Those which relate to the inward man, Are desertions, and temptations, which God permitteth, d r-crq vvb p-acp dt j n1, vbr n2, n2, n2, av d r-crq vvb p-acp dt j n1, vbr n2, cc n2, r-crq np1 vvz, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1452 Page 658
12010 though himself moveth none to Evil. Desertions are either total, or partial; as to the former God hath foreclosed himself by the Covenant of Grace, in which he hath said, He will never leave his People, nor forsake them. though himself moves none to Evil. Desertions Are either total, or partial; as to the former God hath foreclosed himself by the Covenant of Grace, in which he hath said, He will never leave his People, nor forsake them. cs n1 vvz pix p-acp np1 n2 vbr d j, cc j; a-acp p-acp dt j np1 vhz vvn px31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vhz vvn, pns31 vmb av-x vvi po31 n1, ccx vvi pno32. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1452 Page 658
12011 His loving kindness he will not utterly take from them, nor suffer his faithfulness to sail, Psal. 89. 33. Partial desertions therefore are the only rod, the only stripes which God hath reserved to punish his people with (as to their inward man) who break his Statutes, and keep not his Commandments, these must be the withdrawings of some manifestations of his love, which are promised to those who love him, and keep his Commandments. His loving kindness he will not utterly take from them, nor suffer his faithfulness to sail, Psalm 89. 33. Partial desertions Therefore Are the only rod, the only stripes which God hath reserved to Punish his people with (as to their inward man) who break his Statutes, and keep not his commandments, these must be the withdrawings of Some manifestations of his love, which Are promised to those who love him, and keep his commandments. po31 j-vvg n1 pns31 vmb xx av-j vvi p-acp pno32, ccx vvi po31 n1 pc-acp vvi, np1 crd crd j n2 av vbr dt j n1, dt j n2 r-crq np1 vhz vvn pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp (c-acp p-acp po32 j n1) r-crq vvb po31 n2, cc vvb xx po31 n2, d vmb vbi dt n2-vvg pp-f d n2 pp-f po31 n1, r-crq vbr vvn p-acp d r-crq vvb pno31, cc vvi po31 n2. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1452 Page 659
12012 Hence it is, that as Sampson found the continuing influence of God upon him (as to his bodily strength) while he kept his vow and covenant with God as a Nazarite, yet when he had betrayed himself to Dalilah, and she had shaved off his locks, he discerned that God was departed from him, and he had not strength to do, Hence it is, that as Sampson found the Continuing influence of God upon him (as to his bodily strength) while he kept his Voelli and Covenant with God as a Nazarite, yet when he had betrayed himself to Delilah, and she had shaved off his locks, he discerned that God was departed from him, and he had not strength to do, av pn31 vbz, cst c-acp np1 vvd dt j-vvg n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno31 (c-acp p-acp po31 j n1) cs pns31 vvd po31 vvb cc n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt np1, av c-crq pns31 vhd vvn px31 p-acp np1, cc pns31 vhd vvn a-acp po31 n2, pns31 vvd cst np1 vbds vvn p-acp pno31, cc pns31 vhd xx n1 pc-acp vdi, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1452 Page 659
12013 as at other times, whatever he resolved: as At other times, whatever he resolved: c-acp p-acp j-jn n2, r-crq pns31 vvd: (54) sermon (DIV2) 1452 Page 659
12014 so when the Soul that found in itself a strength before sufficient to grapple with its temptations, so when the Soul that found in itself a strength before sufficient to grapple with its temptations, av c-crq dt n1 cst vvd p-acp px31 dt n1 p-acp j pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n2, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1452 Page 659
12015 and to perform the several duties and operations of a Spiritual life, hath suffered itself to be overcome with motions; and to perform the several duties and operations of a Spiritual life, hath suffered itself to be overcome with motions; cc pc-acp vvi dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f dt j n1, vhz vvn px31 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n2; (54) sermon (DIV2) 1452 Page 659
12016 and temptations to sin, it finds itself weak, falls before a temptation, fails in its Spiritual duties, it cannot believe, hope, meditate, rejoice, and temptations to since, it finds itself weak, falls before a temptation, fails in its Spiritual duties, it cannot believe, hope, meditate, rejoice, cc n2 p-acp n1, pn31 vvz px31 j, vvz p-acp dt n1, vvz p-acp po31 j n2, pn31 vmbx vvi, vvb, vvi, vvb, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1452 Page 659
12017 and delight in God, &c. Thus it was with Peter, that had faith enough to walk upon the Sea at Christs command, and delight in God, etc. Thus it was with Peter, that had faith enough to walk upon the Sea At Christ command, cc vvi p-acp np1, av av pn31 vbds p-acp np1, cst vhd n1 av-d pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp npg1 n1, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1452 Page 659
12018 when he had sinned by too much confidence in himself, he falls by the hand of a silly Damsel in the High Priests Hall, when he had sinned by too much confidence in himself, he falls by the hand of a silly Damsel in the High Priests Hall, c-crq pns31 vhd vvn p-acp av d n1 p-acp px31, pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp dt j ng1 n1, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1452 Page 659
12019 hence it is oft-times, that the liveliness, and chearfulness of the Soul in its conversation also fails, hence it is ofttimes, that the liveliness, and cheerfulness of the Soul in its Conversation also fails, av pn31 vbz av, cst dt n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 av vvz, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1452 Page 659
12020 and it is at a loss where to find its beloved, and how to enjoy its desired communion with him. and it is At a loss where to find its Beloved, and how to enjoy its desired communion with him. cc pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 c-crq pc-acp vvi po31 j-vvn, cc c-crq pc-acp vvi po31 j-vvn n1 p-acp pno31. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1452 Page 659
12021 2. Sometimes these dispensations are not so much founded in the Divine Justice, and intended as the punishment of guilt in the Soul, 2. Sometime these dispensations Are not so much founded in the Divine justice, and intended as the punishment of guilt in the Soul, crd av d n2 vbr xx av av-d vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1, cc vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1453 Page 659
12022 as in the Divine Wisdom designing to prove, and to try his People, and to make them to seek more after him. Job was thus tried. as in the Divine Wisdom designing to prove, and to try his People, and to make them to seek more After him. Job was thus tried. c-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1 vvg p-acp vvb, cc pc-acp vvi po31 n1, cc pc-acp vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi av-dc p-acp pno31. np1 vbds av vvn. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1453 Page 659
12023 Though Job doubtless had guilt enough of sin to have justified God in such providences, Though Job doubtless had guilt enough of since to have justified God in such providences, cs np1 av-j vhd n1 av-d pp-f n1 pc-acp vhi vvn np1 p-acp d n2, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1453 Page 659
12024 yet God himself saith of him, Job 2. 3. That there was none like him in the Earth; yet God himself Says of him, Job 2. 3. That there was none like him in the Earth; av np1 px31 vvz pp-f pno31, n1 crd crd d a-acp vbds pix av-j pno31 p-acp dt n1; (54) sermon (DIV2) 1453 Page 659
12025 that he was a perfect, and an upright man, one that feared God, and eschewed evil, yet had he not been under some divine desertion, and withdrawings of grace, as well as more external Trials, he had never fallen into those extravagant passions in which you find him, ch. 3, &c. 3. On our part this loss and ignorance happeneth divers ways. that he was a perfect, and an upright man, one that feared God, and Eschewed evil, yet had he not been under Some divine desertion, and withdrawings of grace, as well as more external Trials, he had never fallen into those extravagant passion in which you find him, changed. 3, etc. 3. On our part this loss and ignorance Happeneth diverse ways. cst pns31 vbds dt j, cc dt j n1, pi cst vvd np1, cc vvd j-jn, av vhd pns31 xx vbn p-acp d j-jn n1, cc n2-vvg pp-f n1, c-acp av c-acp av-dc j n2, pns31 vhd av-x vvn p-acp d j n2 p-acp r-crq pn22 vvb pno31, vvn. crd, av crd p-acp po12 n1 d n1 cc n1 vvz j n2. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1453 Page 659
12026 I shall instance in some more principal causes. I shall instance in Some more principal Causes. pns11 vmb n1 p-acp d dc j-jn n2. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1454 Page 659
12027 1. The prevailing of sin and corruption in the Soul. The guile of sin alwaies causeth weakness and blindness. How weak is thine heart, saith the Lord, seeing thou dost all these things, Zech. 16 30. Weakness is the cause of sin, and it is the effe ct of sin, it argueth weakness in a Soul to do those things which God hath forbidden, 1. The prevailing of since and corruption in the Soul. The guile of since always Causes weakness and blindness. How weak is thine heart, Says the Lord, seeing thou dost all these things, Zechariah 16 30. Weakness is the cause of since, and it is the effe ct of since, it argue weakness in a Soul to do those things which God hath forbidden, crd dt j-vvg pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 dt n1 pp-f n1 av vvz n1 cc n1. q-crq j vbz po21 n1, vvz dt n1, vvg pns21 vd2 d d n2, np1 crd crd n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, cc pn31 vbz dt n1 fw-la pp-f n1, pn31 vvz n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vdi d n2 r-crq np1 vhz vvn, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1455 Page 660
12028 and which will certainly end in the harm of the Soul. It is a weak thing wilfully to sin against God, and which will Certainly end in the harm of the Soul. It is a weak thing wilfully to sin against God, cc r-crq vmb av-j vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pn31 vbz dt j n1 av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1455 Page 660
12029 and weakness is also the effect of sin, this is caused from the sour reflections, and weakness is also the Effect of since, this is caused from the sour reflections, cc n1 vbz av dt n1 pp-f n1, d vbz vvn p-acp dt j n2, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1455 Page 660
12030 and reverberations of conscience, when a man would medirate on God, believe, and hope, joy, rejoice, and reverberations of conscience, when a man would medirate on God, believe, and hope, joy, rejoice, cc n2 pp-f n1, c-crq dt n1 vmd n1 p-acp np1, vvb, cc n1, n1, vvb, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1455 Page 660
12031 and delight in God, conscience throws his sin in his face, and bringeth his iniquity to remembrance, he remembreth God, and delight in God, conscience throws his since in his face, and brings his iniquity to remembrance, he Remember God, cc vvi p-acp np1, n1 vvz po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc vvz po31 n1 p-acp n1, pns31 vvz np1, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1455 Page 660
12032 and is troubled, he cannot tell how to believe, how to hope, how to joy, and rejoice in God, whom he now looketh upon as angry with him; and is troubled, he cannot tell how to believe, how to hope, how to joy, and rejoice in God, whom he now looks upon as angry with him; cc vbz vvn, pns31 vmbx vvi c-crq pc-acp vvi, c-crq pc-acp vvi, c-crq p-acp n1, cc vvi p-acp np1, ro-crq pns31 av vvz p-acp c-acp j p-acp pno31; (54) sermon (DIV2) 1455 Page 660
12033 for the proof of this (though I might fetch enough from Davids Poenitential Psalms) yet I need no more then the experience of every good Christian, who keepeth any watch upon his own heart and ways. for the proof of this (though I might fetch enough from Davids Penitential Psalms) yet I need no more then the experience of every good Christian, who Keepeth any watch upon his own heart and ways. p-acp dt n1 pp-f d (cs pns11 vmd vvi av-d p-acp npg1 j n2) av pns11 vvb av-dx av-dc cs dt n1 pp-f d j njp, r-crq vvz d n1 p-acp po31 d n1 cc n2. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1455 Page 660
12034 I appeal to any of your Souls, when you are conscious of any wilful slips, I appeal to any of your Souls, when you Are conscious of any wilful slips, pns11 vvb p-acp d pp-f po22 n2, c-crq pn22 vbr j pp-f d j n2, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1455 Page 660
12035 and failings in your life, can you remember, and think of God as at other times? Can you believe, and hope in his mercy; and failings in your life, can you Remember, and think of God as At other times? Can you believe, and hope in his mercy; cc n2-vvg p-acp po22 n1, vmb pn22 vvi, cc vvb pp-f np1 c-acp p-acp j-jn n2? vmb pn22 vvi, cc vvb p-acp po31 n1; (54) sermon (DIV2) 1455 Page 660
12036 Can you pray with that boldness, and courage, and confidence, doth not shame cover your faces, Can you pray with that boldness, and courage, and confidence, does not shame cover your faces, vmb pn22 vvi p-acp d n1, cc n1, cc n1, vdz xx n1 vvi po22 n2, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1455 Page 660
12037 so as you know not how to look upward? 2. Diabolical suggestions are another cause; so as you know not how to look upward? 2. Diabolical suggestions Are Another cause; av c-acp pn22 vvb xx c-crq pc-acp vvi av-j? crd j n2 vbr j-jn n1; (54) sermon (DIV2) 1455 Page 660
12038 what strange and horrid impressions do the best of Gods people find? some indeed of more strength, what strange and horrid impressions do the best of God's people find? Some indeed of more strength, r-crq j cc j n2 vdb dt js pp-f ng1 n1 vvi? d av pp-f av-dc n1, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1456 Page 660
12039 and longer continuance then others, but there is scarce any who doth not find them at some times, and longer Continuance then Others, but there is scarce any who does not find them At Some times, cc jc n1 cs n2-jn, cc-acp pc-acp vbz av-j d r-crq vdz xx vvi pno32 p-acp d n2, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1456 Page 660
12040 and in some degree, or other, and although if they be mere impressions, not consented to by the Soul, and in Some degree, or other, and although if they be mere impressions, not consented to by the Soul, cc p-acp d n1, cc j-jn, cc cs cs pns32 vbb j n2, xx vvn p-acp p-acp dt n1, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1456 Page 660
12041 but abhorred by it, they are not the Souls guilt, yet they must be the Souls disturbance, but abhorred by it, they Are not the Souls guilt, yet they must be the Souls disturbance, cc-acp vvd p-acp pn31, pns32 vbr xx dt n2 n1, av pns32 vmb vbi dt n2 n1, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1456 Page 660
12042 so as under them the Soul will not know how to uphold, and maintain a communion with God as at other times, so as under them the Soul will not know how to uphold, and maintain a communion with God as At other times, av c-acp p-acp pno32 dt n1 vmb xx vvi c-crq pc-acp vvi, cc vvi dt n1 p-acp np1 c-acp p-acp j-jn n2, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1456 Page 660
12043 but its communion is broken, and interrupted, and imperfect; but its communion is broken, and interrupted, and imperfect; cc-acp po31 n1 vbz vvn, cc vvn, cc j; (54) sermon (DIV2) 1456 Page 660
12044 though the Devil cannot stain the Soul without its own concurrence, yet he can trouble the Soul, though the devil cannot stain the Soul without its own concurrence, yet he can trouble the Soul, cs dt n1 vmbx vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 d n1, av pns31 vmb vvi dt n1, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1456 Page 660
12045 if God permits him, by his mere suggestions, and impressions, and therefore we had need pray every day, Lead us not into temptation. if God permits him, by his mere suggestions, and impressions, and Therefore we had need pray every day, Led us not into temptation. cs np1 vvz pno31, p-acp po31 j n2, cc n2, cc av pns12 vhd vvb vvb d n1, vvb pno12 xx p-acp n1. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1456 Page 660
12046 The Devil in this case can do as much to a Soul, as a clamorous railing fellow can do to disturb our communion with our friends, The devil in this case can do as much to a Soul, as a clamorous railing fellow can do to disturb our communion with our Friends, dt n1 p-acp d n1 vmb vdi c-acp av-d p-acp dt n1, c-acp dt j j-vvg n1 vmb vdi pc-acp vvi po12 n1 p-acp po12 n2, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1456 Page 660
12047 though we hearken not much to him, and chide him away, yet he can make a noise, and disturb our communion. though we harken not much to him, and chide him away, yet he can make a noise, and disturb our communion. cs pns12 vvb xx d p-acp pno31, cc vvi pno31 av, av pns31 vmb vvi dt n1, cc vvi po12 n1. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1456 Page 660
12048 3. Severe outward afflictions may be a cause. 3. Severe outward afflictions may be a cause. crd j j n2 vmb vbi dt n1. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1457 Page 660
12049 Though afflictions be not alwaies indications of Divine Wrath, (for the Apostle tells us, that whom he loveth, he chasteneth, Though afflictions be not always indications of Divine Wrath, (for the Apostle tells us, that whom he loves, he Chasteneth, cs n2 vbb xx av n2 pp-f j-jn n1, (c-acp dt n1 vvz pno12, cst r-crq pns31 vvz, pns31 vvz, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1457 Page 660
12050 and scourgeth every Child whom he receiveth) yet oftentimes they are so, and whether Gods end be to punish sin, and scourges every Child whom he receives) yet oftentimes they Are so, and whither God's end be to Punish since, cc vvz d n1 r-crq pns31 vvz) av av pns32 vbr av, cc cs npg1 n1 vbb pc-acp vvi n1, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1457 Page 661
12051 or no, yet there is no Soul but is conscious of so much daily guilt, as gives him cause to suspect, they are the punishments of some guilt; or no, yet there is no Soul but is conscious of so much daily guilt, as gives him cause to suspect, they Are the punishments of Some guilt; cc uh-dx, av pc-acp vbz dx n1 cc-acp vbz j pp-f av d j n1, c-acp vvz pno31 n1 pc-acp vvi, pns32 vbr dt n2 pp-f d n1; (54) sermon (DIV2) 1457 Page 661
12052 and I told you before how apprehensions of guilt, very ordinarily make the Soul at a loss how to uphold, and I told you before how apprehensions of guilt, very ordinarily make the Soul At a loss how to uphold, cc pns11 vvd pn22 a-acp c-crq n2 pp-f n1, av av-j vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 c-crq pc-acp vvi, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1457 Page 661
12053 and maintain its wonted communion with God. and maintain its wonted communion with God. cc vvi po31 j n1 p-acp np1. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1457 Page 661
12054 Besides afflictions usually excite passions, particularly those of fear and sorrow; Both opposite to the exercises of faith and joy, and delight in God, both distracting the Soul in the sweet meditations of God. Beside afflictions usually excite passion, particularly those of Fear and sorrow; Both opposite to the exercises of faith and joy, and delight in God, both distracting the Soul in the sweet meditations of God. p-acp n2 av-j vvi n2, av-j d pp-f vvb cc n1; av-d j-jn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc vvb p-acp np1, d n-vvg dt n1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f np1. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1457 Page 661
12055 To this may be added, that the Soul in afflictions, as it standeth in more need of the divine presence, To this may be added, that the Soul in afflictions, as it Stands in more need of the divine presence, p-acp d vmb vbi vvn, cst dt n1 p-acp n2, c-acp pn31 vvz p-acp dc n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1457 Page 661
12056 and influence, so it is prone to expect more, or to think it hath nothing. and influence, so it is prove to expect more, or to think it hath nothing. cc n1, av pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi av-dc, cc pc-acp vvi pn31 vhz pix. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1457 Page 661
12057 Neither can the Soul under the roilings, and prevailings of passion so well discern Christs communications of himself unto it; Neither can the Soul under the roilings, and prevailings of passion so well discern Christ communications of himself unto it; av-d vmb dt n1 p-acp dt n2-vvg, cc n2-vvg pp-f n1 av av vvi npg1 n2 pp-f px31 p-acp pn31; (54) sermon (DIV2) 1457 Page 661
12058 and besides, they hinder the Soul in its motions, and communications of it self to Christ. and beside, they hinder the Soul in its motions, and communications of it self to christ. cc a-acp, pns32 vvb dt n1 p-acp po31 n2, cc n2 pp-f pn31 n1 p-acp np1. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1457 Page 661
12059 I am so troubled (saith the Psalmist) that I cannot Speak. I am so troubled (Says the Psalmist) that I cannot Speak. pns11 vbm av j-vvn (vvz dt n1) cst pns11 vmbx vvi. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1457 Page 661
12060 The Soul is so troubled, that it cannot believe, it cannot hope, it cannot Pray, &c. The Soul is so troubled, that it cannot believe, it cannot hope, it cannot Pray, etc. dt n1 vbz av vvn, cst pn31 vmbx vvi, pn31 vmbx vvi, pn31 vmbx vvi, av (54) sermon (DIV2) 1457 Page 661
12076 The Ministry of the Gospel is, and will be useful to the end of the World on both these accounts. 1. For procuring, The Ministry of the Gospel is, and will be useful to the end of the World on both these accounts. 1. For procuring, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz, cc vmb vbi j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d d n2. crd p-acp vvg, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1459 Page 662
12077 & promoving Souls reconciliation to God, and union with Christ, 2, Cor. 5. 20. Now then we are Ambassadors for Christ, & promoving Souls reconciliation to God, and Union with christ, 2, Cor. 5. 20. Now then we Are ambassadors for christ, cc vvg n2 n1 p-acp np1, cc n1 p-acp np1, crd, np1 crd crd av av pns12 vbr n2 p-acp np1, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1459 Page 662
13003 and from Rain, Isa, 4. 4, 5. 4. And lastly; Christ expecteth this from you. and from Rain, Isaiah, 4. 4, 5. 4. And lastly; christ Expects this from you. cc p-acp n1, np1, crd crd, crd crd cc ord; np1 vvz d p-acp pn22. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1584 Page 713
12061 4. The last cause that I shall assign is distractions, caused either from worldly cares and businesses, or from some false guides. A Soul overwhelmed with businesses and cares of the World, will many times find it self at a loss how to maintain its communion with God, there is such an opposition betwixt a communion with God, and the World, the first being wholly a Spiritual thing, the other wholly of the Earth, earthly, that a man overwhelmed in the World will find the maintaining of this communion difficult, 4. The last cause that I shall assign is distractions, caused either from worldly Cares and businesses, or from Some false guides. A Soul overwhelmed with businesses and Cares of the World, will many times find it self At a loss how to maintain its communion with God, there is such an opposition betwixt a communion with God, and the World, the First being wholly a Spiritual thing, the other wholly of the Earth, earthly, that a man overwhelmed in the World will find the maintaining of this communion difficult, crd dt ord n1 cst pns11 vmb vvi vbz n2, vvd av-d p-acp j n2 cc n2, cc p-acp d j n2. dt n1 vvn p-acp n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, vmb d n2 vvi pn31 n1 p-acp dt n1 c-crq pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp np1, pc-acp vbz d dt n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1, cc dt n1, dt ord vbg av-jn dt j n1, dt n-jn av-jn pp-f dt n1, j, cst dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi dt vvg pp-f d n1 j, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1458 Page 661
12062 and be more at a loss to it, then another man more free from these incumbrances. and be more At a loss to it, then Another man more free from these encumbrances. cc vbi av-dc p-acp dt n1 p-acp pn31, av j-jn n1 av-dc j p-acp d n2. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1458 Page 661
12063 Besides, in the World Christians are subject to distractions from false guides; one saying loe Christ is here; another saying, loe he is there; one telling us that the way to have communion with Christ is to cast off duties, and ordinances; another prescribing an attendance upon them as the onely means of such communion: Beside, in the World Christians Are Subject to distractions from false guides; one saying lo christ is Here; Another saying, lo he is there; one telling us that the Way to have communion with christ is to cast off duties, and ordinances; Another prescribing an attendance upon them as the only means of such communion: p-acp, p-acp dt n1 np1 vbr j-jn p-acp n2 p-acp j n2; crd vvg uh np1 vbz av; j-jn n-vvg, uh pns31 vbz a-acp; crd vvg pno12 d dt n1 pc-acp vhi n1 p-acp np1 vbz pc-acp vvi a-acp n2, cc n2; j-jn vvg dt n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f d n1: (54) sermon (DIV2) 1458 Page 661
12064 One telling them that there is no other communion with Christ then with Christ mystical, having and keeping in the communion of his Church, whereas many may do so (if we mean the visible Church) that have no communion with Christ at all. One telling them that there is no other communion with christ then with christ mystical, having and keeping in the communion of his Church, whereas many may do so (if we mean the visible Church) that have no communion with christ At all. pi vvg pno32 cst pc-acp vbz dx j-jn n1 p-acp np1 av p-acp np1 j, vhg cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cs d vmb vdi av (cs pns12 vvb dt j n1) cst vhb dx n1 p-acp np1 p-acp d. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1458 Page 661
12065 Upon Christs floor there is Chaff as well as Wheat, which when Christ cometh with his fan thoroughly to purge his floor, shall be cast into unquenchable fire; Upon Christ floor there is Chaff as well as Wheat, which when christ comes with his fan thoroughly to purge his floor, shall be cast into unquenchable fire; p-acp npg1 n1 a-acp vbz n1 c-acp av c-acp n1, r-crq c-crq np1 vvz p-acp po31 n1 av-j pc-acp vvi po31 n1, vmb vbi vvn p-acp j n1; (54) sermon (DIV2) 1458 Page 661
12066 tares, as well as wheat, which must grow together untill the Harvest, but then the Son of man shall send forth his Angels, tares, as well as wheat, which must grow together until the Harvest, but then the Son of man shall send forth his Angels, n2, c-acp av c-acp n1, r-crq vmb vvi av c-acp dt n1, cc-acp av dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi av po31 n2, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1458 Page 661
12067 and they shall gather out of his kingdom, all things that offend, and them which do iniquity, and they shall gather out of his Kingdom, all things that offend, and them which doe iniquity, cc pns32 vmb vvi av pp-f po31 n1, d n2 cst vvb, cc pno32 r-crq n1 n1, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1458 Page 661
12068 and shall cast them into a furnace of fire, where shall be wailing, and gnashing of teeth, Matth. 13. 40, 41, 42. Some telling them, that there is no communion with Christ, and shall cast them into a furnace of fire, where shall be wailing, and gnashing of teeth, Matthew 13. 40, 41, 42. some telling them, that there is no communion with christ, cc vmb vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, q-crq vmb vbi vvg, cc vvg pp-f n2, np1 crd crd, crd, crd d vvg pno32, cst pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp np1, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1458 Page 662
12069 but by joining with the Prayers of the Church, and receiving the Sacrament with the Church, but by joining with the Prayers of the Church, and receiving the Sacrament with the Church, cc-acp p-acp vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc vvg dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1458 Page 662
12070 as if an external communion with Christ, (which Judas a Son of perdition had) were all, that men and women need look after. as if an external communion with christ, (which Judas a Son of perdition had) were all, that men and women need look After. c-acp cs dt j n1 p-acp np1, (r-crq np1 dt n1 pp-f n1 vhd) vbdr d, cst n2 cc n2 vvb vvb a-acp. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1458 Page 662
12071 These different notions, and instructions sometimes puzzle the minds of Gods own People and make them to be at a great loss. These different notions, and instructions sometime puzzle the minds of God's own People and make them to be At a great loss. np1 j n2, cc n2 av vvi dt n2 pp-f n2 d n1 cc vvi pno32 pc-acp vbi p-acp dt j n1. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1458 Page 662
12072 I now come to the Application. I now come to the Application. pns11 av vvb p-acp dt n1. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1458 Page 662
12073 This in the first Place lets us see what a perpetual use, and need there will be of an able standing Gospel Ministry and the goodness of God, in providing such an ordinance for his Church. This in the First Place lets us see what a perpetual use, and need there will be of an able standing Gospel Ministry and the Goodness of God, in providing such an Ordinance for his Church. d p-acp dt ord n1 vvz pno12 vvi r-crq dt j n1, cc vvb a-acp vmb vbi pp-f dt j vvg n1 n1 cc dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp vvg d dt n1 p-acp po31 n1. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1459 Page 662
12074 The interest of Souls lyeth in two things. 1. In an union with Christ, and reconciliation to God. The Interest of Souls lies in two things. 1. In an Union with christ, and reconciliation to God. dt n1 pp-f n2 vvz p-acp crd n2. crd p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1, cc n1 p-acp np1. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1459 Page 662
12075 2. In a fellowship and communion with him. 2. In a fellowship and communion with him. crd p-acp dt n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1459 Page 662
12078 as though God did beseech you by us we pray you in Christs stead be you reconciled to God. as though God did beseech you by us we pray you in Christ stead be you reconciled to God. c-acp cs np1 vdd vvi pn22 p-acp pno12 pns12 vvi pn22 p-acp npg1 n1 vbb pn22 vvn p-acp np1. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1459 Page 662
12079 So long as there are any sinners in the World, any Souls in such a state, So long as there Are any Sinners in the World, any Souls in such a state, av av-j c-acp pc-acp vbr d n2 p-acp dt n1, d n2 p-acp d dt n1, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1459 Page 662
12080 as living and dying in it, they cannot be saved: So long will be need of Gospel Ministers and such too as are both able, and faithful. as living and dying in it, they cannot be saved: So long will be need of Gospel Ministers and such too as Are both able, and faithful. c-acp vvg cc vvg p-acp pn31, pns32 vmbx vbi vvn: av av-j vmb vbi n1 pp-f n1 n2 cc d av c-acp vbr d j, cc j. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1459 Page 662
12081 There are some in the World that think a Conversion to an opinion, from Paganism to the outward profession of Christ, is all the Conversion necessary, There Are Some in the World that think a Conversion to an opinion, from Paganism to the outward profession of christ, is all the Conversion necessary, pc-acp vbr d p-acp dt n1 cst vvb dt n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, vbz d dt n1 j, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1459 Page 662
12082 and Baptism all the regeneration necessary (according to whose Doctrine all Drunkards, Whoremongers, Men-stealers, Lyers, Thieves, Extortioners, Covetous Persons, Sorcerers, and Baptism all the regeneration necessary (according to whose Doctrine all Drunkards, Whoremongers, Men-stealers, Liars, Thieves, Extortioners, Covetous Persons, Sorcerers, cc n1 d dt n1 j (vvg p-acp rg-crq n1 d n2, n2, n2, n2, n2, n2, j n2, n2, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1459 Page 662
12083 if Baptized must be saved, (directly contrary, to what the Apostle affirms) these indeed may think the Ministry of the Gospel needless, Preaching needless amongst Christians, if Baptised must be saved, (directly contrary, to what the Apostle affirms) these indeed may think the Ministry of the Gospel needless, Preaching needless among Christians, cs j-vvn vmb vbi vvn, (av-j j-jn, p-acp r-crq dt n1 vvz) d av vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 j, vvg j p-acp np1, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1459 Page 662
12084 and only of use amongst Heathens or count no more need of Ministers, then of Philosophers from Athens, to read men lectures of a good life, and only of use among heathens or count no more need of Ministers, then of Philosophers from Athens, to read men Lectures of a good life, cc av-j pp-f n1 p-acp n2-jn cc vvb av-dx dc n1 pp-f n2, av pp-f n2 p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi n2 n2 pp-f dt j n1, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1459 Page 662
12085 and any Ministers, any kind of Preaching will serve the turn; and any Ministers, any kind of Preaching will serve the turn; cc d n2, d n1 pp-f vvg n1 vvi dt n1; (54) sermon (DIV2) 1459 Page 662
12086 A lecture out of Aristotle or Plato is as good a Sermon as they see any need of But those who will believe what Paul saith, 1 Cor. 6. 9, 10. That there are multitudes amongst Baptized Persons, not reconciled to God, A lecture out of Aristotle or Plato is as good a Sermon as they see any need of But those who will believe what Paul Says, 1 Cor. 6. 9, 10. That there Are Multitudes among Baptised Persons, not reconciled to God, dt n1 av pp-f np1 cc np1 vbz a-acp j dt n1 c-acp pns32 vvb d n1 pp-f cc-acp d r-crq vmb vvi r-crq np1 vvz, crd np1 crd crd, crd d a-acp vbr n2 p-acp j-vvn n2, xx vvn p-acp np1, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1459 Page 662
12087 and who shall never come into Heaven, which is confirmed also by Saint John, Rev. 21. 8. They must see a need of this Ordinance, and who shall never come into Heaven, which is confirmed also by Saint John, Rev. 21. 8. They must see a need of this Ordinance, cc r-crq vmb av-x vvi p-acp n1, r-crq vbz vvn av p-acp n1 np1, n1 crd crd pns32 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f d n1, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1459 Page 662
12088 and acknowledge the great mercy in this gift to the Church. 2. Nay indeed this Doctrine may convince you, That if all within the Church, were Christians, not in name onely but indeed, washed with the blood of Christ, Justified and Sanctified, yet there would be need of such an Ordinance. and acknowledge the great mercy in this gift to the Church. 2. Nay indeed this Doctrine may convince you, That if all within the Church, were Christians, not in name only but indeed, washed with the blood of christ, Justified and Sanctified, yet there would be need of such an Ordinance. cc vvi dt j n1 p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1. crd uh-x av d n1 vmb vvi pn22, cst cs d p-acp dt n1, vbdr np1, xx p-acp n1 av-j p-acp av, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvn cc vvn, av pc-acp vmd vbi n1 pp-f d dt n1. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1459 Page 663
12089 For the best of Christians are oft times at loss how to uphold, & maintain their communion with Christ. For the best of Christians Are oft times At loss how to uphold, & maintain their communion with christ. p-acp dt js pp-f np1 vbr av n2 p-acp n1 c-crq pc-acp vvi, cc vvi po32 n1 p-acp np1. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1459 Page 663
12090 Here now lye th the work of the Ministry of the Gospel, as the hand in the way to direct Christians which way to go, that they may come to the journies end which they aim at, the end of their hopes, Here now lie that the work of the Ministry of the Gospel, as the hand in the Way to Direct Christians which Way to go, that they may come to the journeys end which they aim At, the end of their hope's, av av vvi cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi np1 r-crq n1 pc-acp vvi, cst pns32 vmb vvi p-acp dt ng1 n1 r-crq pns32 vvb p-acp, dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1459 Page 663
12091 and the Salvation of their Souls. and the Salvation of their Souls. cc dt n1 pp-f po32 n2. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1459 Page 663
12092 This was the end of Christs institution of them, Eph. 4. 12. For the perfecting of the Saints — for the edifying the body of Christ. This was the end of Christ Institution of them, Ephesians 4. 12. For the perfecting of the Saints — for the edifying the body of christ. d vbds dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 pp-f pno32, np1 crd crd p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f dt n2 — p-acp dt j-vvg dt n1 pp-f np1. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1459 Page 663
12093 If there be such a thing as Christians fellowship and communion with Christ, if they may be, If there be such a thing as Christians fellowship and communion with christ, if they may be, cs pc-acp vbb d dt n1 c-acp np1 n1 cc n1 p-acp np1, cs pns32 vmb vbi, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1459 Page 663
12107 All the comfort, and Satisfaction of his life is bound up in this one thing, let him want this he wants all, All the Comfort, and Satisfaction of his life is bound up in this one thing, let him want this he Wants all, av-d dt n1, cc n1 pp-f po31 n1 vbz vvn a-acp p-acp d crd n1, vvb pno31 vvi d pns31 vvz d, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1460 Page 664
12094 and often are at loss, how to maintain this communion, they had need of some to be helpers of their faith, and of their joy. Which is the Notion of Ministers given by the Apostle, 2 Cor. 1. 14. Yea and they had need be able Ministers too. How various are the cases of Christians, and often Are At loss, how to maintain this communion, they had need of Some to be helpers of their faith, and of their joy. Which is the Notion of Ministers given by the Apostle, 2 Cor. 1. 14. Yea and they had need be able Ministers too. How various Are the cases of Christians, cc av vbr p-acp n1, c-crq p-acp vvb d n1, pns32 vhd n1 pp-f d pc-acp vbi n2 pp-f po32 n1, cc pp-f po32 n1. r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f n2 vvn p-acp dt n1, crd np1 crd crd uh cc pns32 vhd n1 vbi j n2 av. c-crq j vbr dt n2 pp-f np1, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1459 Page 663
12095 how different one from another? This work is to be done publickly which indeed serveth for the most of Christians, how different one from Another? This work is to be done publicly which indeed serves for the most of Christians, c-crq j pi p-acp n-jn? d n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vdn av-j r-crq av vvz p-acp dt ds pp-f np1, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1459 Page 663
12096 and privately also, for those who cannot receive Satisfaction from publick instructions. and privately also, for those who cannot receive Satisfaction from public instructions. cc av-j av, c-acp d r-crq vmbx vvi n1 p-acp j n2. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1459 Page 663
12097 Alas who is sufficient for these things? and how slighty a business is ordinarily made of the greatest work, the most weighty imployment under Heaven? How many watchmen are there that like those mentioned in the 3d Chapter of this Song? When the Spouse of Christ comes to them complaining, as v. 6. That her beloved hath withdrawn himself, Alas who is sufficient for these things? and how slighty a business is ordinarily made of the greatest work, the most weighty employment under Heaven? How many watchmen Are there that like those mentioned in the 3d Chapter of this Song? When the Spouse of christ comes to them complaining, as v. 6. That her Beloved hath withdrawn himself, uh q-crq vbz j p-acp d n2? cc q-crq j dt n1 vbz av-j vvn pp-f dt js n1, dt av-ds j n1 p-acp n1? c-crq d n2 vbr a-acp cst av-j d vvn p-acp dt crd n1 pp-f d n1? c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz p-acp pno32 vvg, c-acp n1 crd cst pno31 vvn vhz vvn px31, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1459 Page 663
12098 and is gone, when their Souls fail, when they come and tell them, that they have sought their beloved, and is gone, when their Souls fail, when they come and tell them, that they have sought their Beloved, cc vbz vvn, c-crq po32 n2 vvi, c-crq pns32 vvb cc vvi pno32, cst pns32 vhb vvn po32 j-vvn, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1459 Page 663
12099 and cannot find him, they have called, but he hath given them no answer, instead of relieving of them, they smite them, & wound them, and cannot find him, they have called, but he hath given them not answer, instead of relieving of them, they smite them, & wound them, cc vmbx vvi pno31, pns32 vhb vvn, cc-acp pns31 vhz vvn pno32 xx vvi, av pp-f vvg pp-f pno32, pns32 vvb pno32, cc vvi pno32, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1459 Page 663
12100 & take away their vails from them, they wound them with cruel and envenomed Words, mock and jeer, & take away their vails from them, they wound them with cruel and envenomed Words, mock and jeer, cc vvb av po32 n2 p-acp pno32, pns32 vvd pno32 p-acp j cc j-vvn n2, vvb cc vvi, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1459 Page 663
12101 and revile them, and know not how to speak a word to the weary, (indeed not understanding what a wearied Soul means) the most they are able to say is, what is thy beloved more then anothers beloved? The Lord pity his flock and give them Pastors according to his own heart, who can feed them with wisdom, and revile them, and know not how to speak a word to the weary, (indeed not understanding what a wearied Soul means) the most they Are able to say is, what is thy Beloved more then another's Beloved? The Lord pity his flock and give them Pastors according to his own heart, who can feed them with Wisdom, cc vvi pno32, cc vvb xx c-crq pc-acp vvb dt n1 p-acp dt j, (av xx vvg r-crq dt j-vvn n1 vvz) dt av-ds pns32 vbr j pc-acp vvi vbz, r-crq vbz po21 j-vvn n1 av j-jn vvn? dt n1 vvb po31 n1 cc vvi pno32 ng1 vvg p-acp po31 d n1, r-crq vmb vvi pno32 p-acp n1, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1459 Page 663
12102 and understanding, and will be faithful in doing of it, men to whom the Lord God hath given the tongue of the learned, that they may speak a Word in season to those that are weary, and understanding, and will be faithful in doing of it, men to whom the Lord God hath given the tongue of the learned, that they may speak a Word in season to those that Are weary, cc n1, cc vmb vbi j p-acp vdg pp-f pn31, n2 p-acp ro-crq dt n1 np1 vhz vvn dt n1 pp-f dt j, cst pns32 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp d cst vbr j, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1459 Page 663
12103 as he promised, Isaiah. 50. 4. There are no more pestilent enemies to the People of God, as he promised, Isaiah. 50. 4. There Are no more pestilent enemies to the People of God, c-acp pns31 vvd, np1. crd crd pc-acp vbr dx av-dc j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1459 Page 663
12104 then those that would have the flock of Christ, without Shepherds, or (which it may be is worse) Supplied with Idol Shepherds (as the Prophet calls them, Zech. 11. 17. And indeed are like Idols that have Eyes and see not, Ears and hear not, the name of Shepherds, but nothing of the skill and faithfulness required in such a place. then those that would have the flock of christ, without Shepherd's, or (which it may be is Worse) Supplied with Idol Shepherd's (as the Prophet calls them, Zechariah 11. 17. And indeed Are like Idols that have Eyes and see not, Ears and hear not, the name of Shepherd's, but nothing of the skill and faithfulness required in such a place. cs d cst vmd vhi dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp n2, cc (r-crq pn31 vmb vbi vbz av-jc) vvn p-acp n1 ng1 (c-acp dt n1 vvz pno32, np1 crd crd cc av vbr j n2 cst vhb n2 cc vvb xx, n2 cc vvb xx, dt n1 pp-f n2, p-acp pix pp-f dt n1 cc n1 vvn p-acp d dt n1. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1459 Page 663
12105 This Notion (Secondly) may give some relief to Souls, whose condition this may be. This Notion (Secondly) may give Some relief to Souls, whose condition this may be. d n1 (ord) vmb vvi d n1 p-acp n2, rg-crq n1 d vmb vbi. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1460 Page 664
12106 Here may be some before the Lord this day, who are crying out, where is my God become? Lord when wilt thou strengthen me? Quicken me? Comfort me? I confess the case of these Christians is sad, communion with Christ is the life of a good Christians life. Here may be Some before the Lord this day, who Are crying out, where is my God become? Lord when wilt thou strengthen me? Quicken me? Comfort me? I confess the case of these Christians is sad, communion with christ is the life of a good Christians life. av vmb vbi d p-acp dt n1 d n1, r-crq vbr vvg av, c-crq vbz po11 np1 vvi? n1 c-crq vm2 pns21 vvi pno11? vvb pno11? n1 pno11? pns11 vvb dt n1 pp-f d np1 vbz j, n1 p-acp np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j njpg2 n1. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1460 Page 664
12108 if he be at a loss as to this, he is quite lost; this is that which differenceth the true Child of God from an Hypocrite; if he be At a loss as to this, he is quite lost; this is that which differenceth the true Child of God from an Hypocrite; cs pns31 vbb p-acp dt n1 c-acp p-acp d, pns31 vbz av vvn; d vbz d r-crq vvz dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1; (54) sermon (DIV2) 1460 Page 664
12109 the profane man lives without a God in the World, all talk of communion with God is but canting, the thing it self a Chimera. The Hypocrites ends cannot be obtained by this course of life he taketh up with meer external acts of communion, never regarding whether he hath any communion with God, in, the profane man lives without a God in the World, all talk of communion with God is but canting, the thing it self a Chimera. The Hypocrites ends cannot be obtained by this course of life he Takes up with mere external acts of communion, never regarding whither he hath any communion with God, in, dt j n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1 vbz p-acp vvg, dt n1 pn31 n1 dt n1. dt n2 n2 vmbx vbi vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 pns31 vvz a-acp p-acp j j n2 pp-f n1, av-x vvg cs pns31 vhz d n1 p-acp np1, p-acp, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1460 Page 664
12110 and by those acts, he can live without any presence of God, without any influence of God upon his Soul: and by those acts, he can live without any presence of God, without any influence of God upon his Soul: cc p-acp d n2, pns31 vmb vvi p-acp d n1 pp-f np1, p-acp d n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1: (54) sermon (DIV2) 1460 Page 664
12111 A Child of God cannot, if he wanteth communion with God, he calls all into question, doubteth of his union, A Child of God cannot, if he Wants communion with God, he calls all into question, doubteth of his Union, dt n1 pp-f np1 vmbx, cs pns31 vvz n1 p-acp np1, pns31 vvz d p-acp n1, vvz pp-f po31 n1, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1460 Page 664
12112 and whether he hath not been all this while mistaken, whether his Soul be yet actually reconciled, and at Peace with God. and whither he hath not been all this while mistaken, whither his Soul be yet actually reconciled, and At Peace with God. cc cs pns31 vhz xx vbn d d n1 vvn, cs po31 n1 vbb av av-j vvn, cc p-acp n1 p-acp np1. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1460 Page 664
12113 All that can be said to relieve the Child of God under this complaint, to ease him under this burden, is this; All that can be said to relieve the Child of God under this complaint, to ease him under this burden, is this; av-d d vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1, pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp d n1, vbz d; (54) sermon (DIV2) 1460 Page 664
12114 That this misery which befalleth him, is but what is common to the very best of men, it is a priviledge reserved for the Saints in glory, to live in a not interrupted communion with God. That this misery which befalls him, is but what is Common to the very best of men, it is a privilege reserved for the Saints in glory, to live in a not interrupted communion with God. cst d n1 r-crq vvz pno31, vbz cc-acp r-crq vbz j p-acp dt av js pp-f n2, pn31 vbz dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n2 p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt xx vvn n1 p-acp np1. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1460 Page 664
12115 To be ever with the Lord, beholding his face, to live in the sense of such a constant communion with Christ as doth afford the Soul a perfect Satisfaction. To be ever with the Lord, beholding his face, to live in the sense of such a constant communion with christ as does afford the Soul a perfect Satisfaction. pc-acp vbi av p-acp dt n1, vvg po31 n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f d dt j n1 p-acp np1 c-acp vdz vvi dt n1 dt j n1. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1460 Page 664
12116 The sublunary Saint is often crying out, Tell me, O thou whom my Soul loveth, where tho u feedest. The sublunary Saint is often crying out, Tell me, Oh thou whom my Soul loves, where though u Feedest. dt j n1 vbz av vvg av, vvb pno11, uh pns21 ro-crq po11 n1 vvz, c-crq cs sy vv2. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1460 Page 664
12117 This dispensation indeed will speak thee sensibly miserable, and sad, but it will not speak thee to have no relation to Christ. This Dispensation indeed will speak thee sensibly miserable, and sad, but it will not speak thee to have no Relation to christ. d n1 av vmb vvi pno21 av-j j, cc j, cc-acp pn31 vmb xx vvi pno21 pc-acp vhi dx n1 p-acp np1. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1460 Page 664
12118 I shall shut up this discourse with a Word or two of exhortation, Pleading with you to do what in you lies to avoid such a state, I shall shut up this discourse with a Word or two of exhortation, Pleading with you to do what in you lies to avoid such a state, pns11 vmb vvi a-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 cc crd pp-f n1, vvg p-acp pn22 pc-acp vdi r-crq p-acp pn22 vvz pc-acp vvi d dt n1, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1461 Page 664
12119 and to keep your selves within the knowledg, where Christ feedeth, where he makes his flocks to rest at noon, 1. Consider first, That as the Spiritual life of any Soul lyes in its union, and communion with Christ: and to keep your selves within the knowledge, where christ feeds, where he makes his flocks to rest At noon, 1. Consider First, That as the Spiritual life of any Soul lies in its Union, and communion with christ: cc pc-acp vvi po22 n2 p-acp dt n1, c-crq np1 vvz, c-crq pns31 vvz po31 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, crd np1 ord, cst p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n1 vvz p-acp po31 n1, cc n1 p-acp np1: (54) sermon (DIV2) 1461 Page 664
12120 So the comfort of his life lyeth in his sense of this communion and knowledge, how at all times, and in all conditions to Support, and to maintain it. So the Comfort of his life lies in his sense of this communion and knowledge, how At all times, and in all conditions to Support, and to maintain it. av dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvz p-acp po31 n1 pp-f d n1 cc n1, c-crq p-acp d n2, cc p-acp d n2 p-acp vvb, cc pc-acp vvi pn31. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1461 Page 664
12121 Our Saviour tells us that, As the branch cannot bring forth fruit unless it abide in the Vine, Our Saviour tells us that, As the branch cannot bring forth fruit unless it abide in the Vine, po12 n1 vvz pno12 d, p-acp dt n1 vmbx vvi av n1 cs pn31 vvb p-acp dt n1, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1461 Page 664
12122 so neither can we except we abide in him, John. 15. 4. That Soul which hath no communion with Christ is as certainly dead, so neither can we except we abide in him, John. 15. 4. That Soul which hath no communion with christ is as Certainly dead, av dx vmb pns12 vvi pns12 vvb p-acp pno31, np1 crd crd cst n1 r-crq vhz dx n1 p-acp np1 vbz a-acp av-j j, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1461 Page 664
12123 as the body is that hath no communion with the head, or the branch that hath no communion with the stock. as the body is that hath no communion with the head, or the branch that hath no communion with the stock. c-acp dt n1 vbz cst vhz dx n1 p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1 cst vhz dx n1 p-acp dt n1. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1461 Page 665
12124 Now it is true, Sense is not necessary to Spiritual life. We live (saith the Apostle) by faith, not by sight. Now it is true, Sense is not necessary to Spiritual life. We live (Says the Apostle) by faith, not by sighed. av pn31 vbz j, n1 vbz xx j p-acp j n1. pns12 vvb (vvz dt n1) p-acp n1, xx p-acp n1. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1461 Page 665
12125 But the comfort of the Soul doth depend upon sense and knowledge, it is true as to a Christians comfort, not to live, But the Comfort of the Soul does depend upon sense and knowledge, it is true as to a Christians Comfort, not to live, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vdz vvi p-acp n1 cc n1, pn31 vbz j c-acp p-acp dt njpg2 n1, xx pc-acp vvi, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1461 Page 665
12126 and not to know that we live, are much the same thing, as to its happiness, it is not; and not to know that we live, Are much the same thing, as to its happiness, it is not; cc xx pc-acp vvi cst pns12 vvb, vbr d dt d n1, c-acp p-acp po31 n1, pn31 vbz xx; (54) sermon (DIV2) 1461 Page 665
12127 but I say as to his comfort it is; but I say as to his Comfort it is; cc-acp pns11 vvb a-acp p-acp po31 n1 pn31 vbz; (54) sermon (DIV2) 1461 Page 665
12128 What quiet can a Christian have in his breast, what Peace in his conscience? What joy in the Holy Ghost, that feeleth no intercourses, is sensible of no inward communion betwixt his Soul and Christ? What quiet can a Christian have in his breast, what Peace in his conscience? What joy in the Holy Ghost, that feeleth no intercourses, is sensible of no inward communion betwixt his Soul and christ? q-crq j-jn vmb dt njp vhb p-acp po31 n1, r-crq n1 p-acp po31 n1? q-crq n1 p-acp dt j n1, cst vvz dx n2, vbz j pp-f dx j n1 p-acp po31 n1 cc np1? (54) sermon (DIV2) 1461 Page 665
12129 2. Hence consider Secondly, That to the waky Christian there is no greater misery upon the Earth then what ariseth from his apprehensions of his having no communion with Christ. 2. Hence Consider Secondly, That to the waky Christian there is no greater misery upon the Earth then what arises from his apprehensions of his having no communion with christ. crd av vvb ord, cst p-acp dt j np1 pc-acp vbz dx jc n1 p-acp dt n1 av r-crq vvz p-acp po31 n2 pp-f po31 vhg dx n1 p-acp np1. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1462 Page 665
12130 All the enjoyments of the World will be nothing of Satisfaction to such a Soul, it is an evil — Nullis medicabilis herbis. I say with a waky soul it will be thus; All the enjoyments of the World will be nothing of Satisfaction to such a Soul, it is an evil — Nullis medicabilis herbis. I say with a waky soul it will be thus; d dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vmb vbi pix pp-f n1 p-acp d dt n1, pn31 vbz dt n-jn — fw-la fw-la fw-la. pns11 vvb p-acp dt j n1 pn31 vmb vbi av; (54) sermon (DIV2) 1462 Page 665
12131 some Souls are in a profound sleep, they never think of Eternity, never consider their latter end, they are ignorant, Some Souls Are in a profound sleep, they never think of Eternity, never Consider their latter end, they Are ignorant, d n2 vbr p-acp dt j n1, pns32 av-x vvb pp-f n1, av-x vvb po32 d n1, pns32 vbr j, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1462 Page 665
12132 and know not the relation that Christ hath to a State of Eternal happiness, that as Eternal life is the gift of God, and know not the Relation that christ hath to a State of Eternal happiness, that as Eternal life is the gift of God, cc vvb xx dt n1 cst np1 vhz p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, cst a-acp j n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1462 Page 665
12133 so it is through Christ, for that the Father hath given into his hands the Power of Eternal life, so it is through christ, for that the Father hath given into his hands the Power of Eternal life, av pn31 vbz p-acp np1, c-acp cst dt n1 vhz vvn p-acp po31 n2 dt n1 pp-f j n1, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1462 Page 665
12134 and he giveth it to whomsoever he pleaseth. and he gives it to whomsoever he Pleases. cc pns31 vvz pn31 p-acp ro-crq pns31 vvz. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1462 Page 665
12135 Now these Souls though they have no fellowship, no communion at all, yet they have no misery, no grief from it. Now these Souls though they have no fellowship, no communion At all, yet they have no misery, no grief from it. av d n2 c-acp pns32 vhb dx n1, dx n1 p-acp d, av pns32 vhb dx n1, dx n1 p-acp pn31. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1462 Page 665
12136 But I say to the Soul that is awake, to consider the Grave, the Eternity to which he is hastening, 'tis the greatest burden imaginable to lye under apprehensions, that his fellowship is not with the Father, But I say to the Soul that is awake, to Consider the Grave, the Eternity to which he is hastening, it's the greatest burden imaginable to lie under apprehensions, that his fellowship is not with the Father, p-acp pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1 cst vbz j, pc-acp vvi dt j, dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vbz vvg, pn31|vbz dt js n1 j pc-acp vvi p-acp n2, cst po31 n1 vbz xx p-acp dt n1, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1462 Page 665
12137 and with the Son Jesus Christ. and with the Son jesus christ. cc p-acp dt n1 np1 np1. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1462 Page 665
12138 3. Thirdly, consider that of all evils, those lye heaviest, and most sadly upon the Soul, concerning which the man or woman is conscious, that he himself hath been accessary to them, and a cause of them. 3. Thirdly, Consider that of all evils, those lie Heaviest, and most sadly upon the Soul, Concerning which the man or woman is conscious, that he himself hath been accessary to them, and a cause of them. crd ord, vvb cst pp-f d n2-jn, d vvb js, cc av-ds av-j p-acp dt n1, vvg r-crq dt n1 cc n1 vbz j, cst pns31 px31 vhz vbn j-jn p-acp pno32, cc dt n1 pp-f pno32. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1463 Page 665
12139 Let a good Christian be at loss for his communion with God, let the cause of it be what it will, he is sad enough, Let a good Christian be At loss for his communion with God, let the cause of it be what it will, he is sad enough, vvb dt j np1 vbb p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp np1, vvb dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbi r-crq pn31 vmb, pns31 vbz j av-d, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1463 Page 665
12140 but if his heart smites him that he himself hath been the cause of it, Oh! insupportable burden of that reflection! but if his heart smites him that he himself hath been the cause of it, Oh! insupportable burden of that reflection! cc-acp cs po31 n1 vvz pno31 cst pns31 px31 vhz vbn dt n1 pp-f pn31, uh j n1 pp-f d n1! (54) sermon (DIV2) 1463 Page 665
12141 he cannot bear the thoughts of his destroying his Soul by his own hands; he cannot bear the thoughts of his destroying his Soul by his own hands; pns31 vmbx vvi dt n2 pp-f po31 vvg po31 n1 p-acp po31 d n2; (54) sermon (DIV2) 1463 Page 665
12142 of this you may make an easy judgment by considering the frame of your Spirit under such accidents, of this you may make an easy judgement by considering the frame of your Spirit under such accidents, pp-f d pn22 vmb vvi dt j n1 p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f po22 n1 p-acp d n2, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1463 Page 665
12143 though of a much lighter nature, it is sad enough for a man to lose his estate, though of a much lighter nature, it is sad enough for a man to loose his estate, cs pp-f dt d jc n1, pn31 vbz j av-d p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1463 Page 665
12144 for a Mother to lose her Child, but for the man to think that he lost his estate, through his own supine negligence, for a Mother to loose her Child, but for the man to think that he lost his estate, through his own supine negligence, p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi cst pns31 vvd po31 n1, p-acp po31 d n1 n1, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1463 Page 665
12145 or for a Mother to think she hath been the death of her Child: These are wounds healed usually with great difficulty. or for a Mother to think she hath been the death of her Child: These Are wounds healed usually with great difficulty. cc p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pns31 vhz vbn dt n1 pp-f po31 n1: d vbr n2 vvn av-j p-acp j n1. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1463 Page 665
12146 So for a Soul to think it hath lost its communion with its dear Lord by its own supine negligence, So for a Soul to think it hath lost its communion with its dear Lord by its own supine negligence, av p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 vhz vvn po31 n1 p-acp po31 j-jn n1 p-acp po31 d n1 n1, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1463 Page 666
12147 or any voluntary act of its own which it might have avoided. or any voluntary act of its own which it might have avoided. cc d j-jn n1 pp-f po31 d r-crq pn31 vmd vhi vvn. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1463 Page 666
12148 This maketh a deep wound in the Soul. But will some say, what should, what can we do to uphold our communion with Christ and to maintain a sense of it? Let me here speak two words. This makes a deep wound in the Soul. But will Some say, what should, what can we do to uphold our communion with christ and to maintain a sense of it? Let me Here speak two words. np1 vvz dt j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1 cc-acp vmb d vvi, q-crq vmd, q-crq vmb pns12 vdi pc-acp vvi po12 n1 p-acp np1 cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31? vvb pno11 av vvi crd n2. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1463 Page 666
12149 The first to such as have their beloved in view, and do yet injoy desired communion with him; The First to such as have their Beloved in view, and do yet enjoy desired communion with him; dt ord p-acp d c-acp vhb po32 vvn p-acp n1, cc vdb av vvi j-vvn n1 p-acp pno31; (54) sermon (DIV2) 1464 Page 666
12150 2. To such as have lost this view, in order to their recovery of it. To the first I say, 2. To such as have lost this view, in order to their recovery of it. To the First I say, crd p-acp d c-acp vhb vvn d vvi, p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n1 pp-f pn31. p-acp dt ord pns11 vvb, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1464 Page 666
12151 1. Be much with him whom your Soul loveth. 1. Be much with him whom your Soul loves. crd vbb av-d p-acp pno31 ro-crq po22 n1 vvz. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1466 Page 666
12152 What the Prophet said of Gods presence of Providence is as true concerning the presence of God in gracious influences, 2. Chron. 15. 2. The Lord is with you while you are with him, What the Prophet said of God's presence of Providence is as true Concerning the presence of God in gracious influences, 2. Chronicles 15. 2. The Lord is with you while you Are with him, q-crq dt n1 vvd pp-f npg1 n1 pp-f n1 vbz a-acp j vvg dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp j n2, crd np1 crd crd dt n1 vbz p-acp pn22 cs pn22 vbr p-acp pno31, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1466 Page 666
12153 if you seek him, he will be found of you. if you seek him, he will be found of you. cs pn22 vvb pno31, pns31 vmb vbi vvn pp-f pn22. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1466 Page 666
12154 Souls that are much with God seldom lose their sight of him, ordinarily the Souls of men, Souls that Are much with God seldom loose their sighed of him, ordinarily the Souls of men, n2 cst vbr av-d p-acp np1 av vvi po32 n1 pp-f pno31, av-j dt n2 pp-f n2, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1466 Page 666
12155 and women, first withdraw the communications of themselves unto him through levity, and wantonness, then Christ withdraweth, both in justice, to punish in them that levity, and women, First withdraw the communications of themselves unto him through levity, and wantonness, then christ withdraweth, both in Justice, to Punish in them that levity, cc n2, ord vvb dt n2 pp-f px32 p-acp pno31 p-acp n1, cc n1, cs np1 vvz, av-d p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 d n1, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1466 Page 666
12156 and in wisdom to make them to seek after him, Hos. 5. 15. I will go, and return to my place, and in Wisdom to make them to seek After him, Hos. 5. 15. I will go, and return to my place, cc p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, np1 crd crd pns11 vmb vvi, cc vvi p-acp po11 n1, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1466 Page 666
12157 until they acknowledge their offence, and seek my face, in their affliction they will seek me early. until they acknowledge their offence, and seek my face, in their affliction they will seek me early. c-acp pns32 vvb po32 n1, cc vvb po11 n1, p-acp po32 n1 pns32 vmb vvi pno11 av-j. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1466 Page 666
12158 That Soul is seldom or never at a loss to know where Christ feedeth his flocks, that keepeth a constant correspondence with him. That Soul is seldom or never At a loss to know where christ feeds his flocks, that Keepeth a constant correspondence with him. cst n1 vbz av cc av-x p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi c-crq np1 vvz po31 n2, cst vvz dt j n1 p-acp pno31. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1466 Page 666
12159 Be much in Prayer, especially secret Prayer, much in Heavenly meditation, and contemplation; Be much in Prayer, especially secret Prayer, much in Heavenly meditation, and contemplation; vbb d p-acp n1, av-j j-jn n1, d p-acp j n1, cc n1; (54) sermon (DIV2) 1466 Page 666
12160 when the Spouse after her loss, Cant. 3. 1, 2 had found her beloved, I held him (saith she) and would not let him go. when the Spouse After her loss, Cant 3. 1, 2 had found her Beloved, I held him (Says she) and would not let him go. c-crq dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, np1 crd crd, crd vhd vvn po31 j-vvn, pns11 vvd pno31 (vvz pns31) cc vmd xx vvi pno31 vvi. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1466 Page 666
12161 How doth the Soul hold Christ so as she will not let him go, but by faith, and constant, How does the Soul hold christ so as she will not let him go, but by faith, and constant, q-crq vdz dt n1 vvb np1 av c-acp pns31 vmb xx vvi pno31 vvi, cc-acp p-acp n1, cc j, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1466 Page 666
12162 and frequent acts of fellowship and communion with him? 2. Secondly, Take heed of grieving the holy Spirit. and frequent acts of fellowship and communion with him? 2. Secondly, Take heed of grieving the holy Spirit. cc j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31? crd ord, vvb n1 pp-f vvg dt j n1. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1466 Page 666
12163 It is the Apostles Counsel, Eph. 4. 30. Grieve not the holy Spirit by which you are sealed to the day of Redemption. It is the Apostles Counsel, Ephesians 4. 30. Grieve not the holy Spirit by which you Are sealed to the day of Redemption. pn31 vbz dt n2 vvb, np1 crd crd vvb xx dt j n1 p-acp r-crq pn22 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1467 Page 666
12164 We maintain our fellowship with Christ by the Spirit. We maintain our fellowship with christ by the Spirit. pns12 vvb po12 n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1467 Page 666
12184 2. Look for him in supporting influences, when you cannot see him in comforting and quickening influences. 2. Look for him in supporting influences, when you cannot see him in comforting and quickening influences. crd vvb p-acp pno31 p-acp vvg n2, c-crq pn22 vmbx vvi pno31 p-acp vvg cc j-vvg n2. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1472 Page 667
12165 That takes of Christs and giveth to us, and again it takes of ours and giveth to Christ, by the Spirit we Pray, by its assistance we exercise faith, Love, &c. Christ by his Spirit communicateth himself to us, That Takes of Christ and gives to us, and again it Takes of ours and gives to christ, by the Spirit we Pray, by its assistance we exercise faith, Love, etc. christ by his Spirit Communicateth himself to us, cst vvz pp-f npg1 cc vvz p-acp pno12, cc av pn31 vvz pp-f png12 cc vvz p-acp np1, p-acp dt n1 pns12 vvb, p-acp po31 n1 pns12 vvb n1, vvb, av np1 p-acp po31 n1 vvz px31 p-acp pno12, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1467 Page 666
12166 and we by the Spirit do communicate our Souls to him. and we by the Spirit do communicate our Souls to him. cc pns12 p-acp dt n1 vdb vvi po12 n2 p-acp pno31. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1467 Page 666
12167 Take heed therefore you grieve not this Spirit, either by any presumptuous sinnings, or by quenching its motions, Take heed Therefore you grieve not this Spirit, either by any presumptuous sinnings, or by quenching its motions, vvb n1 av pn22 vvb xx d n1, d p-acp d j n2, cc p-acp vvg po31 n2, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1467 Page 666
12168 or resisting its operations. Let every Knock, every motion, and impulse, every impression of the holy Spirit be very valuable to, or resisting its operations. Let every Knock, every motion, and impulse, every impression of the holy Spirit be very valuable to, cc vvg po31 n2. vvb d vvb, d n1, cc n1, d n1 pp-f dt j n1 vbb av j p-acp, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1467 Page 666
12169 and regardable in the Eyes of your Souls. and regardable in the Eyes of your Souls. cc j p-acp dt n2 pp-f po22 n2. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1467 Page 666
12170 3. Thirdly, Maintain in your Souls an high estimate of Jesus Christ, and the influences of his grace. 3. Thirdly, Maintain in your Souls an high estimate of jesus christ, and the influences of his grace. crd ord, vvb p-acp po22 n2 dt j n1 pp-f np1 np1, cc dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1468 Page 667
12171 If (saith Christ) any man loveth me, I will come to him, and make my abode with him, John 14. 21. The Soul that truly loveth Christ shall never be ignorant where to find him. If (Says christ) any man loves me, I will come to him, and make my Abided with him, John 14. 21. The Soul that truly loves christ shall never be ignorant where to find him. cs (vvz np1) d n1 vvz pno11, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp pno31, cc vvb po11 n1 p-acp pno31, np1 crd crd dt n1 cst av-j vvz np1 vmb av-x vbi j c-crq pc-acp vvi pno31. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1468 Page 667
12172 4. Lastly, Study holiness in all manner of conversation. The Spouse saith that he feedeth among the Lillies; 4. Lastly, Study holiness in all manner of Conversation. The Spouse Says that he feeds among the Lilies; crd ord, vvb n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1. dt n1 vvz d pns31 vvz p-acp dt n2; (54) sermon (DIV2) 1469 Page 667
12173 the Lillies are white, and fruitful Let your apprehension of Christs withdrawing, the communications of himself to your Souls, be no temptation to you to withhold the communications of your selves to him, the Lilies Are white, and fruitful Let your apprehension of Christ withdrawing, the communications of himself to your Souls, be no temptation to you to withhold the communications of your selves to him, dt n2 vbr j-jn, cc j vvb po22 n1 pp-f npg1 n-vvg, dt n2 pp-f px31 p-acp po22 n2, vbb dx n1 p-acp pn22 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f po22 n2 p-acp pno31, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1469 Page 667
12174 though you may find it more hard, and difficult, and that you cannot do your duty with so much ease, yet do it. though you may find it more hard, and difficult, and that you cannot do your duty with so much ease, yet do it. cs pn22 vmb vvi pn31 av-dc j, cc j, cc cst pn22 vmbx vdb po22 n1 p-acp av d n1, av vdb pn31. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1469 Page 667
12175 If you cannot do what you would, yet do what you can, if (as you think) you do not, you cannot overtake God, If you cannot do what you would, yet do what you can, if (as you think) you do not, you cannot overtake God, cs pn22 vmbx vdb r-crq pn22 vmd, av vdb r-crq pn22 vmb, cs (c-acp pn22 vvb) pn22 vdb xx, pn22 vmbx vvi np1, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1469 Page 667
12176 yet let your Souls press hard after him. yet let your Souls press hard After him. av vvb po22 n2 vvb av-j p-acp pno31. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1469 Page 667
12177 But what shall be said to that Soul that is at loss and in such a state as that it doth not know where its Beloved feedeth, where he maketh his flocks to rest at Noon? But what shall be said to that Soul that is At loss and in such a state as that it does not know where its beloved feeds, where he makes his flocks to rest At Noon? cc-acp q-crq vmb vbi vvn p-acp d n1 cst vbz p-acp n1 cc p-acp d dt n1 p-acp cst pn31 vdz xx vvi c-crq pn31|vbz vvn vvz, c-crq pns31 vvz po31 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1? (54) sermon (DIV2) 1470 Page 667
12178 1. Let such Souls look for him in the promise, where it wants the sight of him in his Providences. 1. Let such Souls look for him in the promise, where it Wants the sighed of him in his Providences. crd vvb d n2 vvb p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1, c-crq pn31 vvz dt n1 pp-f pno31 p-acp po31 n2. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1471 Page 667
12179 There David found him, when he cryed out, Remember thy Word, in which thou hast caused me to hope. There David found him, when he cried out, remember thy Word, in which thou hast caused me to hope. a-acp np1 vvd pno31, c-crq pns31 vvd av, vvb po21 n1, p-acp r-crq pns21 vh2 vvn pno11 pc-acp vvi. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1471 Page 667
12180 The promises are Christs place, when he returneth from a Soul he retreateth no further. The promises Are Christ place, when he returns from a Soul he retreateth no further. dt n2 vbr npg1 n1, c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pns31 vvz av-dx av-jc. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1471 Page 667
12181 All the punishment that our tender Lord putteth his Spouse to suffer is to live by faith, not by sight. All the punishment that our tender Lord putteth his Spouse to suffer is to live by faith, not by sighed. av-d dt n1 cst po12 j n1 vvz po31 n1 pc-acp vvi vbz pc-acp vvb p-acp n1, xx p-acp n1. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1471 Page 667
12182 Christ in his Providences may appear to a Soul yea and nay, sometimes a friend sometimes an Enemy. christ in his Providences may appear to a Soul yea and nay, sometime a friend sometime an Enemy. np1 p-acp po31 n2 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 uh cc uh-x, av dt n1 av dt n1. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1471 Page 667
12183 But in his promises he is always yea and Amen the true and faithful one. I have already shewed you that the Promises are those green pastures were Christ feeds his flocks in the Noon of trials and afflictions. But in his promises he is always yea and Amen the true and faithful one. I have already showed you that the Promises Are those green pastures were christ feeds his flocks in the Noon of trials and afflictions. p-acp p-acp po31 n2 pns31 vbz av uh cc uh-n dt j cc j pi. pns11 vhb av vvn pn22 d dt vvz vbr d j-jn n2 vbdr np1 vvz po31 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1471 Page 667
12185 Christ communicateth himself variously to the Souls of his People, not always in the same methods or influences, see if thou doest not feel his strength, when thou doest not find his consolatory manifestations; you have heard that the communion of the believing Soul with Christ never ceaseth, it is only our sense that fails, christ Communicateth himself variously to the Souls of his People, not always in the same methods or influences, see if thou dost not feel his strength, when thou dost not find his consolatory manifestations; you have herd that the communion of the believing Soul with christ never ceases, it is only our sense that fails, np1 vvz px31 av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, xx av p-acp dt d n2 cc n2, vvb cs pns21 vd2 xx vvi po31 n1, c-crq pns21 vd2 xx vvi po31 j n2; pn22 vhb vvn d dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvg n1 p-acp np1 av-x vvz, pn31 vbz j po12 n1 cst vvz, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1472 Page 667
12186 or some particular Manifestations or the degrees of them may abate. or Some particular Manifestations or the Degrees of them may abate. cc d j n2 cc dt n2 pp-f pno32 vmb vvi. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1472 Page 667
12187 We ought therefore to look narrowly to see if we cannot find any influences of Christ upon our Souls, We ought Therefore to look narrowly to see if we cannot find any influences of christ upon our Souls, pns12 vmd av pc-acp vvi av-j pc-acp vvi cs pns12 vmbx vvi d n2 pp-f np1 p-acp po12 n2, (54) sermon (DIV2) 1472 Page 667
12188 when it may be we cannot discern those which our Eye is most upon. when it may be we cannot discern those which our Eye is most upon. c-crq pn31 vmb vbi pns12 vmbx vvi d r-crq po12 n1 vbz av-ds p-acp. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1472 Page 667
12189 3. Thirdly, Be as free as you can in your part of this communion, when you cannot discern your Lord so free in his part. You may rest upon this; 3. Thirdly, Be as free as you can in your part of this communion, when you cannot discern your Lord so free in his part. You may rest upon this; crd ord, vbb a-acp j c-acp pn22 vmb p-acp po22 n1 pp-f d n1, c-crq pn22 vmbx vvi po22 n1 av j p-acp po31 n1. pn22 vmb vvi p-acp d; (54) sermon (DIV2) 1473 Page 668
12190 That Christ will never be in your debt, nor be long wanting in his communications of his grace to that Soul that is ready to communicate it self unto him. That christ will never be in your debt, nor be long wanting in his communications of his grace to that Soul that is ready to communicate it self unto him. cst np1 vmb av-x vbi p-acp po22 n1, ccx vbb j vvg p-acp po31 n2 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp d n1 cst vbz j pc-acp vvi pn31 n1 p-acp pno31. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1473 Page 668
12191 It may be I or another Soul may not see, and discern it, but Christ is never behind hand with the Soul as to acts of love. It may be I or Another Soul may not see, and discern it, but christ is never behind hand with the Soul as to acts of love. pn31 vmb vbi pns11 cc j-jn n1 vmb xx vvi, cc vvi pn31, cc-acp np1 vbz av-x p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 c-acp p-acp n2 pp-f n1. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1473 Page 668
12192 Nay we could not be free in communication of our Souls to him, without his first influencing our Souls with strength to such a liberty. Nay we could not be free in communication of our Souls to him, without his First influencing our Souls with strength to such a liberty. uh-x pns12 vmd xx vbi j p-acp n1 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp pno31, p-acp po31 ord n-vvg po12 n2 p-acp n1 p-acp d dt n1. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1473 Page 668
12193 4. Lastly take the advice of your beloved in the text. Go your way by the footsteps of the flock: 4. Lastly take the Advice of your Beloved in the text. Go your Way by the footsteps of the flock: crd ord vvb dt n1 pp-f po22 j-vvn p-acp dt n1. vvb po22 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1: (54) sermon (DIV2) 1474 Page 668
12194 And feed your kids by the Shepherds tents. And feed your kids by the Shepherd's tents. cc vvb po22 n2 p-acp dt ng1 n2. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1474 Page 668
12195 But that leadeth me to the last part of the Text, which I called the Direction in answer to the petition. But that leads me to the last part of the Text, which I called the Direction in answer to the petition. p-acp d vvz pno11 p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq pns11 vvd dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1474 Page 668
12196 Of that (if God please) in my next exercise. Of that (if God please) in my next exercise. pp-f d (cs np1 vvb) p-acp po11 ord n1. (54) sermon (DIV2) 1474 Page 668
12197 Sermon XLVI. Sermon XLVI. n1 crd. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1474 Page 668
12198 Cant. 1. 8. If thou knowest not (O thou fairest amongst Women) Go thy way forth by the footsteps of the Flock, Cant 1. 8. If thou Knowest not (Oh thou Fairest among Women) Go thy Way forth by the footsteps of the Flock, np1 crd crd cs pns21 vv2 xx (uh pns21 js p-acp n2) vvb po21 n1 av p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt vvb, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1474 Page 668
12199 and feed thy Kids by the Shepher ds Tents. I am now come to the last part of the Text; and feed thy Kids by the Shepher ds Tents. I am now come to the last part of the Text; cc vvb po21 n2 p-acp dt n1 vvz n2. pns11 vbm av vvn p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1; (55) sermon (DIV2) 1474 Page 668
12200 The Beloved's Direction, What to do, that she might find where her beloved fed his flocks, where he made them to rest at Noon. The Beloved's Direction, What to do, that she might find where her Beloved fed his flocks, where he made them to rest At Noon. dt ng1-vvn n1, q-crq pc-acp vdi, cst pns31 vmd vvi c-crq po31 j-vvn vvn po31 n2, c-crq pns31 vvd pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1475 Page 668
12201 It is expressed in these words, Go thy way forth by the footsteps of the flock, and seed thy kids by the Shepherds tents. It is expressed in these words, Go thy Way forth by the footsteps of the flock, and seed thy kids by the Shepherd's tents. pn31 vbz vvn p-acp d n2, vvb po21 n1 av p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc n1 po21 n2 p-acp dt ng1 n2. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1475 Page 668
12202 By the flocks when I opened the words more largely, I told you was meant, the Church, the People of God, often in Scripture compared to a flock, I will gather the remnant of the flock, Jer. 23. 2. The Lord hath visited his flock, Zech. 10. 3. Fear not little flock it is your Fathers will to give you a Kingdom, Luke. 12. 32. Feed the flock of God, 1 Pet. 5, 2. So in many other Texts. By the flocks when I opened the words more largely, I told you was meant, the Church, the People of God, often in Scripture compared to a flock, I will gather the remnant of the flock, Jer. 23. 2. The Lord hath visited his flock, Zechariah 10. 3. fear not little flock it is your Father's will to give you a Kingdom, Lycia. 12. 32. Feed the flock of God, 1 Pet. 5, 2. So in many other Texts. p-acp dt n2 c-crq pns11 vvd dt n2 av-dc av-j, pns11 vvd pn22 vbds vvn, dt n1, dt n1 pp-f np1, av p-acp n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd crd dt n1 vhz vvn po31 n1, np1 crd crd vvb xx av-j vvi pn31 vbz po22 ng1 n1 pc-acp vvi pn22 dt n1, av. crd crd vvb dt n1 pp-f np1, vvn np1 crd, crd av p-acp d j-jn n2. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1475 Page 668
12203 The word in the Hebrew NONLATINALPHABET, indifferently signifieth any company of lesser Cattel, whether Sheep, or Goats, though it be most ordinarily applied to sheep, as in 1 Sam. 15. 2. Jer, 50. 6. Jer. 31. 19, &c. The People of God are ordinarily the lesser sort of men, and women in the world. The word in the Hebrew, indifferently signifies any company of lesser Cattle, whither Sheep, or Goats, though it be most ordinarily applied to sheep, as in 1 Sam. 15. 2. Jer, 50. 6. Jer. 31. 19, etc. The People of God Are ordinarily the lesser sort of men, and women in the world. dt n1 p-acp dt njp, av-j vvz d n1 pp-f jc n2, cs n1, cc n2, c-acp pn31 vbb av-ds av-j vvn p-acp n1, c-acp p-acp crd np1 crd crd np1, crd crd np1 crd crd, av dt n1 pp-f np1 vbr av-j dt jc n1 pp-f n2, cc n2 p-acp dt n1. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1475 Page 669
12204 Not many noble, not many wise, but the poor of the World hath the Lord Chosen. Not many noble, not many wise, but the poor of the World hath the Lord Chosen. xx d j, xx d j, p-acp dt j pp-f dt n1 vhz dt n1 vvn. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1475 Page 669
12205 The great ones of the World for the most part are of the Herd, not of the flock. The great ones of the World for the most part Are of the Heard, not of the flock. dt j pi2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt av-ds n1 vbr pp-f dt n1, xx pp-f dt n1. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1475 Page 669
12206 1 A flock is a term of multitude. 1 A flock is a term of multitude. crd dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1476 Page 669
12207 Gods People are not the greatest number of the World, but yet they are a great number, God in the worst times (which were those of Ahab had 7000 in Israel who had not bowed the knee to Baal, nor kissed him, with their lips. God's People Are not the greatest number of the World, but yet they Are a great number, God in the worst times (which were those of Ahab had 7000 in Israel who had not bowed the knee to Baal, nor kissed him, with their lips. npg1 n1 vbr xx dt js n1 pp-f dt n1, cc-acp av pns32 vbr dt j n1, np1 p-acp dt js n2 (r-crq vbdr d pp-f np1 vhd crd p-acp np1 r-crq vhd xx vvn dt n1 p-acp np1, ccx vvd pno31, p-acp po32 n2. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1476 Page 669
12208 St. John saw 144000 sealed, Rev. 7. 4. There were two great breeders of Gods antient Flock. Saint John saw 144000 sealed, Rev. 7. 4. There were two great breeders of God's ancient Flock. n1 np1 vvd crd vvn, n1 crd crd pc-acp vbdr crd j n2 pp-f n2 j vvb. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1476 Page 669
12209 Leah, and Rachel, these two did build up the house of God, from these came threescore and ten Souls whom God sent to pasture in Egypt, there they were killed up apace, Leah, and Rachel, these two did built up the house of God, from these Come threescore and ten Souls whom God sent to pasture in Egypt, there they were killed up apace, np1, cc n1, d crd vdd vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp d vvd crd cc crd n2 r-crq np1 vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, a-acp pns32 vbdr vvn a-acp av, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1476 Page 669
12210 yet they multiplyed to an exceeding great number; yet they multiplied to an exceeding great number; av pns32 vvd p-acp dt j-vvg j n1; (55) sermon (DIV2) 1476 Page 669
12211 from thence they were led like a Flock through the Wilderness by the conduct of Moses, and Aaron; in Canaan they also increased, till for their sins God let in Wolves upon them to destroy them. from thence they were led like a Flock through the Wilderness by the conduct of Moses, and Aaron; in Canaan they also increased, till for their Sins God let in Wolves upon them to destroy them. p-acp av pns32 vbdr vvn av-j dt vvb p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc np1; p-acp np1 pns32 av vvd, c-acp p-acp po32 n2 np1 vvb p-acp n2 p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi pno32. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1476 Page 669
12212 It is true all were not Israel, that were of Israel, but yet they all constituted the visible Church of the Jews, and doubtless there were a great number of them who were of the invisible Church, of that little Flock to whom it was the Fathers will to give a Kingdom. It is true all were not Israel, that were of Israel, but yet they all constituted the visible Church of the jews, and doubtless there were a great number of them who were of the invisible Church, of that little Flock to whom it was the Father's will to give a Kingdom. pn31 vbz j d vbdr xx np1, cst vbdr pp-f np1, p-acp av pns32 d vvn dt j n1 pp-f dt np2, cc av-j a-acp vbdr dt j n1 pp-f pno32 r-crq vbdr pp-f dt j n1, pp-f d av-j vvb p-acp ro-crq pn31 vbds dt ng1 n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1476 Page 669
12213 In Christs time, the flock of God began to be gathered together in one, and soon after his ascension into Heaven, those other sheep, mentioned, John 10. who were not of the Jewish fold began to be added, by vertue of his commission granted to 12 principal Shepherds, under the great Shepherd, and multitudes were added to this flock; In Christ time, the flock of God began to be gathered together in one, and soon After his Ascension into Heaven, those other sheep, mentioned, John 10. who were not of the Jewish fold began to be added, by virtue of his commission granted to 12 principal Shepherd's, under the great Shepherd, and Multitudes were added to this flock; p-acp npg1 n1, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd pc-acp vbi vvn av p-acp crd, cc av p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1, d j-jn n1, vvn, np1 crd r-crq vbdr xx pp-f dt jp n1 vvd pc-acp vbi vvn, p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvn p-acp crd j-jn n2, p-acp dt j n1, cc n2 vbdr vvn p-acp d n1; (55) sermon (DIV2) 1476 Page 669
12214 since that time the wild beasts of the field, and forrest, have broken in upon it, seeding in several Countries and places; But yet they are many. since that time the wild beasts of the field, and forest, have broken in upon it, seeding in several Countries and places; But yet they Are many. c-acp cst n1 dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, cc n1, vhb vvn p-acp p-acp pn31, vvg p-acp j n2 cc n2; cc-acp av pns32 vbr d. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1476 Page 669
12215 2. A flock is a term of unity. The Church of Christ is many, yet but one body, united by one common faith, and under on head, All the true Members of it, have one Shepherd, one law, and rule. The true Church therefore is doubtless the flock which is here mentioned. 2. A flock is a term of unity. The Church of christ is many, yet but one body, united by one Common faith, and under on head, All the true Members of it, have one Shepherd, one law, and Rule. The true Church Therefore is doubtless the flock which is Here mentioned. crd dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1. dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz d, av p-acp crd n1, vvn p-acp crd j n1, cc p-acp p-acp n1, d dt j n2 pp-f pn31, vhb crd n1, crd n1, cc vvi. dt j n1 av vbz av-j dt n1 r-crq vbz av vvn. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1477 Page 669
12216 By the footsteps of the flock. ] The footsteps you all know is the Print of the feet. By the footsteps of the flock. ] The footsteps you all know is the Print of the feet. p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1. ] dt n2 pn22 d vvb vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n2. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1478 Page 669
12218 The footsteps of the flock, can signify nothing but the Examples of the holy Servants of God which have gone before us, in the way of holiness. The footsteps of the flock, can signify nothing but the Examples of the holy Servants of God which have gone before us, in the Way of holiness. dt n2 pp-f dt n1, vmb vvi pix cc-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j n2 pp-f np1 r-crq vhb vvn p-acp pno12, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1478 Page 670
12219 And feed thy Kids by the Shepherds tents. And feed thy Kids by the Shepherd's tents. cc vvb po21 n2 p-acp dt ng1 n2. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1479 Page 670
12220 ] Kids as you know are young Goats. Once in Scripture Goats are put in opposition to sheep, Math. 25. to signify the wicked of the Earth, which hath given Interpreters occasion to interpret this phrase [ thy filt by and unclean thoughts. ] Kids as you know Are young Goats. Once in Scripture Goats Are put in opposition to sheep, Math. 25. to signify the wicked of the Earth, which hath given Interpreters occasion to interpret this phrase [ thy filt by and unclean thoughts. ] n2 c-acp pn22 vvb vbr j n2. a-acp p-acp n1 n2 vbr vvn p-acp n1 p-acp n1, np1 crd p-acp vvi dt j pp-f dt n1, r-crq vhz vvn n2 n1 pc-acp vvi d n1 [ po21 zz a-acp cc j n2. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1479 Page 670
12221 ] But it is observable that though Goats be a term once used in Scripture in that sense, ] But it is observable that though Goats be a term once used in Scripture in that sense, ] p-acp pn31 vbz j cst cs n2 vbb dt n1 a-acp vvn p-acp n1 p-acp d n1, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1479 Page 670
12222 yet Goats are not alwaies mentioned in holy writ in an ill•sense. In this very Song the Spouses hair is compared to a flock of Goats, Ch. 4. v. 1. The Goat to the Jews was not an unclean beast, the hair of it was much used about the Tabernacle, and the body of it was often used in Sacrifice. Their interpretation therefore is doubtless to be preferred, who interpret it, 1. Either of the weak Members of Christ, o• 2. of the infirm faculties of the Soul. yet Goats Are not always mentioned in holy writ in an ill•sense. In this very Song the Spouses hair is compared to a flock of Goats, Christ 4. v. 1. The Goat to the jews was not an unclean beast, the hair of it was much used about the Tabernacle, and the body of it was often used in Sacrifice. Their Interpretation Therefore is doubtless to be preferred, who interpret it, 1. Either of the weak Members of christ, o• 2. of the infirm faculties of the Soul. av n2 vbr xx av vvn p-acp j vvn p-acp dt n1. p-acp d j n1 dt n2 n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, np1 crd n1 crd dt n1 p-acp dt np2 vbds xx dt j n1, dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbds av-d vvn p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbds av vvn p-acp n1. po32 n1 av vbz av-j pc-acp vbi vvn, r-crq vvb pn31, crd d pp-f dt j n2 pp-f np1, n1 crd pp-f dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 (55) sermon (DIV2) 1479 Page 670
12223 By the Shepherds tents. ] It is all along a Metaphor, The flock is the Church. The true Sheep of this Flock are those who hear the voice of Christ, By the Shepherd's tents. ] It is all along a Metaphor, The flock is the Church. The true Sheep of this Flock Are those who hear the voice of christ, p-acp dt ng1 n2. ] pn31 vbz d p-acp dt n1, dt n1 vbz dt n1. dt j n1 pp-f d vvb vbr d r-crq vvb dt n1 pp-f np1, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1480 Page 670
12224 and follow him, as himself tells us, My Sheep hear my voice, and follow me. The Principal Shepherd is Christ, John. 20. 1, I am the true Shepherd. and follow him, as himself tells us, My Sheep hear my voice, and follow me. The Principal Shepherd is christ, John. 20. 1, I am the true Shepherd. cc vvi pno31, c-acp px31 vvz pno12, po11 n1 vvb po11 n1, cc vvb pno11. dt j-jn n1 vbz np1, np1 crd crd, pns11 vbm dt j n1. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1480 Page 670
12225 He administreth this great charge committed to him by his Father by inferiour Shepherds. He administereth this great charge committed to him by his Father by inferior Shepherd's. pns31 vvz d j n1 vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp j-jn n2. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1480 Page 670
12226 He led his ancient People the Jews like a Flock by the hands of Moses and Aaron, and afterwards made use of several Shepherds to feed them. He led his ancient People the jews like a Flock by the hands of Moses and Aaron, and afterwards made use of several Shepherd's to feed them. pns31 vvd po31 j n1 dt np2 vvi dt vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 cc np1, cc av vvd n1 pp-f j n2 pc-acp vvi pno32. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1480 Page 670
12227 Christ committed his Flock to the 12 Apostles, with power to ordain Pastors and Teachers. The Shepherds tents signify the places, where they feed the Flock of Christ. Shepherds in those countries had no fixed houses, christ committed his Flock to the 12 Apostles, with power to ordain Pastors and Teachers. The Shepherd's tents signify the places, where they feed the Flock of christ. Shepherd's in those countries had no fixed houses, np1 vvd po31 vvb p-acp dt crd n2, p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi ng1 cc n2. dt n2 n2 vvb dt n2, c-crq pns32 vvb dt vvb pp-f np1. n2 p-acp d n2 vhd dx j-vvn n2, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1480 Page 670
12228 but moveable tents which they carried about with them, and pitched now here, now there, but movable tents which they carried about with them, and pitched now Here, now there, cc-acp j n2 r-crq pns32 vvd a-acp p-acp pno32, cc vvd av av, av a-acp, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1480 Page 670
12229 as was most convenient for the feeding of their Flocks. If any ask me, where we shall find these footsteps of the Flook? I answer in the Word of God, we have no other infallible record of them that I know, as was most convenient for the feeding of their Flocks. If any ask me, where we shall find these footsteps of the Flook? I answer in the Word of God, we have no other infallible record of them that I know, c-acp vbds av-ds j p-acp dt vvg pp-f po32 n2. cs d vvb pno11, c-crq pns12 vmb vvi d n2 pp-f dt np1? pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns12 vhb dx j-jn j n1 pp-f pno32 cst pns11 vvb, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1480 Page 670
12230 so that by the footsteps of the Flock, and the Shepherds tents, two things are clearly to be understood. 1. The Examples of Gods Saints recorded in Scripture. so that by the footsteps of the Flock, and the Shepherd's tents, two things Are clearly to be understood. 1. The Examples of God's Saints recorded in Scripture. av cst p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt vvb, cc dt n2 n2, crd n2 vbr av-j pc-acp vbi vvn. crd dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 vvn p-acp n1. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1480 Page 670
12231 2. The Ordinances of God dispensed by his faithful Ministers. 2. The Ordinances of God dispensed by his faithful Ministers. crd dt n2 pp-f np1 vvn p-acp po31 j n2. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1480 Page 670
12250 Neither can this Text be understood of all those that are within the Pale of the Visible Church, which hath in it bad as well as good, Neither can this Text be understood of all those that Are within the Pale of the Visible Church, which hath in it bade as well as good, av-d vmb d n1 vbi vvn pp-f d d cst vbr p-acp dt j pp-f dt j n1, r-crq vhz p-acp pn31 vvd a-acp av c-acp j, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1486 Page 671
12232 Hither doth Christ send his Spouse, inquiring where he fed, where he made his Flocks to rest at Noon You see whither my Text would lead me, viz. To a discourse concerning the Word of God •s the Rule of Christians, the certain footsteps of the Flock are to be found there. Hither does christ send his Spouse, inquiring where he fed, where he made his Flocks to rest At Noon You see whither my Text would led me, viz. To a discourse Concerning the Word of God •s the Rule of Christians, the certain footsteps of the Flock Are to be found there. av vdz np1 vvi po31 n1, vvg c-crq pns31 vvn, c-crq pns31 vvd po31 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 pn22 vvb c-crq po11 n1 vmd vvi pno11, n1 p-acp dt n1 vvg dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, dt j n2 pp-f dt vvb vbr pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1481 Page 670
12233 2. To a discourse concerning our duty to imitate the Saints of God. 2. To a discourse Concerning our duty to imitate the Saints of God. crd p-acp dt n1 vvg po12 n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f np1. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1481 Page 670
12234 Something I must touch upon as to both these, but I shall discourse neither of them in their latitude, having fully done it lately in set Discourses upon those Arguments; Something I must touch upon as to both these, but I shall discourse neither of them in their latitude, having Fully done it lately in Set Discourses upon those Arguments; np1 pns11 vmb vvi p-acp c-acp p-acp d d, cc-acp pns11 vmb vvi av-dx pp-f pno32 p-acp po32 n1, vhg av-j vdi pn31 av-j p-acp j-vvn n2 p-acp d n2; (55) sermon (DIV2) 1481 Page 671
12235 I shall now speak to neither of them further than they relate to the direction of the Text: I shall now speak to neither of them further than they relate to the direction of the Text: pns11 vmb av vvi p-acp dx pp-f pno32 av-jc cs pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (55) sermon (DIV2) 1481 Page 671
12236 Being both the surest compass for a Christian when he is at loss, to direct his course by, Being both the Surest compass for a Christian when he is At loss, to Direct his course by, vbg av-d dt js n1 p-acp dt np1 c-crq pns31 vbz p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1481 Page 671
12237 when he is in distress, and knows not what to do. Hence the Doctrine is; when he is in distress, and knows not what to do. Hence the Doctrine is; c-crq pns31 vbz p-acp n1, cc vvz xx r-crq pc-acp vdi. av dt n1 vbz; (55) sermon (DIV2) 1481 Page 671
12238 Prop. The surest way for Christians to support and maintain their communion with Christ, under any doubts or dark dispensations of God to them, is for them to keep to the examples of the Saints of God under such dispensations, Prop. The Surest Way for Christians to support and maintain their communion with christ, under any doubts or dark dispensations of God to them, is for them to keep to the Examples of the Saints of God under such dispensations, np1 dt js n1 p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi po32 n1 p-acp np1, p-acp d n2 cc j n2 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32, vbz p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp d n2, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1483 Page 671
12239 and to keep themselves close to Divine Institutions. and to keep themselves close to Divine Institutions. cc pc-acp vvi px32 j p-acp j-jn n2. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1483 Page 671
12240 The Proposition you see is concerning Christians injoying and upholding their communion with Christ in a day of darkest dispensations, in the Noon of Trials and Afflictions. 2. It directeth a double means in order to this end. 1. A keeping to the footsteps of the Flock. The Proposition you see is Concerning Christians enjoying and upholding their communion with christ in a day of Darkest dispensations, in the Noon of Trials and Afflictions. 2. It directeth a double means in order to this end. 1. A keeping to the footsteps of the Flock. dt n1 pn22 vvb vbz vvg np1 vvg cc vvg po32 n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f js n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2. crd pn31 vvz dt j-jn n2 p-acp n1 p-acp d n1. crd dt n-vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt vvb. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1484 Page 671
12241 2. Feeding by the Shepherds Tents. 2. Feeding by the Shepherd's Tents. crd vvg p-acp dt ng1 n2. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1484 Page 671
12242 I shall speak to this by way of Explication, Confirmation, and Application. By way of Explication; I shall speak to this by Way of Explication, Confirmation, and Application. By Way of Explication; pns11 vmb vvi p-acp d p-acp n1 pp-f n1, n1, cc n1. p-acp n1 pp-f n1; (55) sermon (DIV2) 1484 Page 671
12243 the only Question is, What Flock, what Shepherds are here spoken of? 1. It must be Christ's Flock; that is plain. the only Question is, What Flock, what Shepherd's Are Here spoken of? 1. It must be Christ's Flock; that is plain. dt j n1 vbz, q-crq vvb, r-crq n2 vbr av vvn pp-f? crd pn31 vmb vbi npg1 vvb; cst vbz j. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1484 Page 671
12244 There are other Flocks in the World, but the Text is doubtless to be understood of the Flock of Christ, which I before shewed you was the Church of Christ. There Are other Flocks in the World, but the Text is doubtless to be understood of the Flock of christ, which I before showed you was the Church of christ. pc-acp vbr j-jn n2 p-acp dt n1, cc-acp dt n1 vbz av-j pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f dt vvb pp-f np1, r-crq pns11 a-acp vvd pn22 vbds dt n1 pp-f np1. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1485 Page 671
12245 2. I think it reasonable also to determine, That that Flock is here meant, for whose feet we have the best assurance that they were guided and upheld by the unerring Spirit of God. 2. I think it reasonable also to determine, That that Flock is Here meant, for whose feet we have the best assurance that they were guided and upheld by the unerring Spirit of God. crd pns11 vvb pn31 j av pc-acp vvi, d cst vvb vbz av vvn, p-acp rg-crq n2 pns12 vhb dt js n1 cst pns32 vbdr vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 n1 pp-f np1. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1486 Page 671
12246 The Papists call to us for this, to keep to the footsteps of the Flock: The Papists call to us for this, to keep to the footsteps of the Flock: dt njp2 vvi p-acp pno12 p-acp d, p-acp vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt vvb: (55) sermon (DIV2) 1486 Page 671
12247 But when we come to ask them where that Flock is, they will tell us, it is at Rome, where it hath been kept and fed by a lineal Succession of Bishops from the Apostles times. The name of the Church of Christ is an honourable name; But when we come to ask them where that Flock is, they will tell us, it is At Room, where it hath been kept and fed by a lineal Succession of Bishops from the Apostles times. The name of the Church of christ is an honourable name; cc-acp c-crq pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi pno32 c-crq d vvb vbz, pns32 vmb vvi pno12, pn31 vbz p-acp vvb, c-crq pn31 vhz vbn vvn cc vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n2 n2. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz dt j n1; (55) sermon (DIV2) 1486 Page 671
12248 this maketh every Party cry out (as the Jews of old) The Temple of the Lord, The Temple of the Lord are we. this makes every Party cry out (as the jews of old) The Temple of the Lord, The Temple of the Lord Are we. d vvz d n1 vvb av (c-acp dt np2 pp-f j) dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbr pns12. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1486 Page 671
12251 but of that little Flock only, who hear Christ, and follow him, and those to whom it is our heavenly Father's will to give a Kingdom, the footsteps of those who have made the Word a light to their seet, but of that little Flock only, who hear christ, and follow him, and those to whom it is our heavenly Father's will to give a Kingdom, the footsteps of those who have made the Word a Light to their seet, cc-acp pp-f d av-j vvb av-j, r-crq vvb np1, cc vvb pno31, cc d p-acp ro-crq pn31 vbz po12 j ng1 n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, dt n2 pp-f d r-crq vhb vvn dt n1 dt n1 p-acp po32 vvi|pn31, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1486 Page 671
12252 and a lamp to their paths; and a lamp to their paths; cc dt n1 p-acp po32 n2; (55) sermon (DIV2) 1486 Page 671
12253 for none can be so absurd as to think, that Christ here directeth his Spouse to go her way by the footsteps of those who walk contrary to the will of his Father. for none can be so absurd as to think, that christ Here directeth his Spouse to go her Way by the footsteps of those who walk contrary to the will of his Father. c-acp pix vmb vbi av j c-acp pc-acp vvb, cst np1 av vvz po31 n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d r-crq vvb j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1486 Page 672
12254 Now, where shall we find, where can we find those of whom we are sure they were of this little Flock? or, where shall we find the certain practice of such, Now, where shall we find, where can we find those of whom we Are sure they were of this little Flock? or, where shall we find the certain practice of such, av, q-crq vmb pns12 vvi, q-crq vmb pns12 vvi d pp-f r-crq pns12 vbr j pns32 vbdr pp-f d av-j vvb? cc, c-crq vmb pns12 vvi dt j n1 pp-f d, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1486 Page 672
12255 but in the Records of holy Writ? For the present Church of Rome, those that know the second Commandment, but in the Records of holy Writ? For the present Church of Rome, those that know the second Commandment, cc-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f j vvn? p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, d cst vvb dt ord n1, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1486 Page 672
12256 or any of the Revelations of the Divine Will against Idolatry, must know this Flock is not to be found there. or any of the Revelations of the Divine Will against Idolatry, must know this Flock is not to be found there. cc d pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1 p-acp n1, vmb vvi d vvb vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1486 Page 672
12257 For the Primitive Church, if they mean the Apostolick Church, the Church in their Age, whose Story we have Recorded in the Acts of the Apostles, we agree with them, that this is the Flock whose footsteps we are to follow, yet no further than they followed Christ. For the Primitive Church, if they mean the Apostolic Church, the Church in their Age, whose Story we have Recorded in the Acts of the Apostles, we agree with them, that this is the Flock whose footsteps we Are to follow, yet no further than they followed christ. p-acp dt j n1, cs pns32 vvb dt jp n1, dt n1 p-acp po32 n1, rg-crq n1 pns12 vhb vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2, pns12 vvb p-acp pno32, cst d vbz dt vvb r-crq n2 pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi, av av-dx av-jc cs pns32 vvd np1. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1486 Page 672
12258 Be you followers of me (saith the Apostle) as I am of Christ; Be you followers of me (Says the Apostle) as I am of christ; vbb pn22 n2 pp-f pno11 (vvz dt n1) c-acp pns11 vbm pp-f np1; (55) sermon (DIV2) 1486 Page 672
12259 but for the following Church after their Age, we are so much at loss to know what they did, Antichrist hath so trodden out their footsteps, but for the following Church After their Age, we Are so much At loss to know what they did, Antichrist hath so trodden out their footsteps, cc-acp p-acp dt vvg n1 p-acp po32 n1, pns12 vbr av av-d p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi r-crq pns32 vdd, np1 vhz av vvn av po32 n2, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1486 Page 672
12260 so purged and corrupted all Writings that should give us any true account of what the Church did, that we can by no means allow the Record of their practice to be a sufficient Guide to us. so purged and corrupted all Writings that should give us any true account of what the Church did, that we can by no means allow the Record of their practice to be a sufficient Guide to us. av vvn cc vvn d n2-vvg cst vmd vvi pno12 d j n1 pp-f r-crq dt n1 vdd, cst pns12 vmb p-acp dx n2 vvb dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 pc-acp vbi dt j n1 p-acp pno12. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1486 Page 672
12261 We have no sufficient Evidence of the prints of their feet, in matters wherein the Eternal Salvation of our Souls are concerned. We have no sufficient Evidence of the prints of their feet, in matters wherein the Eternal Salvation of our Souls Are concerned. pns12 vhb dx j n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f po32 n2, p-acp n2 c-crq dt j n1 pp-f po12 n2 vbr vvn. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1486 Page 672
12262 We have a more sure word of Prophecy, and we are sure we are not to follow them in any thing wherein they did not follow Christ. We have a more sure word of Prophecy, and we Are sure we Are not to follow them in any thing wherein they did not follow christ. pns12 vhb dt av-dc j n1 pp-f n1, cc pns12 vbr j pns12 vbr xx pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp d n1 c-crq pns32 vdd xx vvi np1. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1486 Page 672
12263 We conclude then as to this matter, that Christ in these words intended to give his Spouse a certain Rule, to follow the steps of those whom they might be sure it was Christ's Flock, and whose footsteps might be seen. We conclude then as to this matter, that christ in these words intended to give his Spouse a certain Rule, to follow the steps of those whom they might be sure it was Christ's Flock, and whose footsteps might be seen. pns12 vvb av c-acp p-acp d n1, cst np1 p-acp d n2 vvd pc-acp vvi po31 n1 dt j n1, pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f d ro-crq pns32 vmd vbi j pn31 vbds npg1 vvb, cc rg-crq n2 vmd vbi vvn. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1486 Page 672
12264 This Flock can be only that, the print of whose feet we have in the unerring Word of God. This Flock can be only that, the print of whose feet we have in the unerring Word of God. d vvb vmb vbi av-j d, dt n1 pp-f rg-crq n2 pns12 vhb p-acp dt vvg n1 pp-f np1. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1486 Page 672
12265 We believe that in all Ages of the World Christ hath had a Flock, a number that have heard his voice, We believe that in all Ages of the World christ hath had a Flock, a number that have herd his voice, pns12 vvb cst p-acp d n2 pp-f dt n1 np1 vhz vhn dt vvb, dt n1 cst vhb vvn po31 n1, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1486 Page 672
12266 and followed him, to whom he hath given, and will give Eternal Life, but they have been under various dispensations, sometimes more, and followed him, to whom he hath given, and will give Eternal Life, but they have been under various dispensations, sometime more, cc vvd pno31, p-acp ro-crq pns31 vhz vvn, cc vmb vvi j n1, cc-acp pns32 vhb vbn p-acp j n2, av av-dc, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1486 Page 672
12267 and sometimes less perspicuous to the World. and sometime less perspicuous to the World. cc av av-dc j p-acp dt n1. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1486 Page 672
12268 We believe that it hath been the design of Rome ever since the Mystery of Iniquity began to work in it, to blot out the prints of the feet of the Flock of Christ in former times; We believe that it hath been the Design of Room ever since the Mystery of Iniquity began to work in it, to blot out the prints of the feet of the Flock of christ in former times; pns12 vvb cst pn31 vhz vbn dt n1 pp-f vvb av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, pc-acp vvi av dt n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt vvb pp-f np1 p-acp j n2; (55) sermon (DIV2) 1486 Page 672
12269 we therefore reasonably in pursuit of this Direction of Christ's, overlook the Churches of this, and former Ages. we Therefore reasonably in pursuit of this Direction of Christ's, overlook the Churches of this, and former Ages. pns12 av av-j p-acp n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f npg1, vvb dt n2 pp-f d, cc j n2. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1486 Page 672
12270 The practice of those of Rome in this and late ages we know to be directly contrary to the Word of God. The practice of those of Room in this and late ages we know to be directly contrary to the Word of God. dt n1 pp-f d pp-f vvb p-acp d cc j n2 pns12 vvb pc-acp vbi av-j j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1486 Page 672
12271 The practice of the Primitive Church in former ages we are incertain of, further then what is contained in holy writ, we know that it hath been the policy of the Papists, to blot out all the records of those times which might make against them, any thing that might shew us that the Doctrine, Worship & Discipline of the Church in those ages was different from their present practices, we know that the records of the Primitive Churches practice (excepting that in the Apostles time recorded in Scripture) have been mostly in their hands and they have blotted out, The practice of the Primitive Church in former ages we Are incertain of, further then what is contained in holy writ, we know that it hath been the policy of the Papists, to blot out all the records of those times which might make against them, any thing that might show us that the Doctrine, Worship & Discipline of the Church in those ages was different from their present practices, we know that the records of the Primitive Churches practice (excepting that in the Apostles time recorded in Scripture) have been mostly in their hands and they have blotted out, dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp j n2 pns12 vbr j pp-f, av-jc cs r-crq vbz vvn p-acp j n1, pns12 vvb cst pn31 vhz vbn dt n1 pp-f dt njp2, pc-acp vvi av d dt n2 pp-f d n2 r-crq vmd vvi p-acp pno32, d n1 cst vmd vvi pno12 d dt n1, n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n2 vbds j p-acp po32 j n2, pns12 vvb cst dt n2 pp-f dt j ng1 n1 (vvg cst p-acp dt n2 n1 vvn p-acp n1) vhb vbn j p-acp po32 n2 cc pns32 vhb vvn av, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1486 Page 673
12272 and put in what they pleased, to justify their Idolatry and Superstitions, we therefore call to the Law and to the Testimony; to the holy Scriptures; and put in what they pleased, to justify their Idolatry and Superstitions, we Therefore call to the Law and to the Testimony; to the holy Scriptures; cc vvd p-acp r-crq pns32 vvd, pc-acp vvi po32 n1 cc n2, pns12 av vvb p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp dt n1; p-acp dt j n2; (55) sermon (DIV2) 1486 Page 673
12273 we are sure they have not been kept in their hands onely, we believe them the pure Word of God. we Are sure they have not been kept in their hands only, we believe them the pure Word of God. pns12 vbr j pns32 vhb xx vbn vvn p-acp po32 n2 av-j, pns12 vvb pno32 dt j n1 pp-f np1. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1486 Page 673
12274 We say there is no other certain rule, no other unquestionable record of the footsteps of the flock: We say there is no other certain Rule, no other unquestionable record of the footsteps of the flock: pns12 vvb pc-acp vbz dx j-jn j n1, dx j-jn j n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1: (55) sermon (DIV2) 1486 Page 673
12275 We know they are able to make the man of God wise to salvation. thoroughly furnished to every good work. We know they Are able to make the man of God wise to salvation. thoroughly furnished to every good work. pns12 vvb pns32 vbr j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 j p-acp n1. av-j vvn p-acp d j n1. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1486 Page 673
12276 All Protestants acknowledg them a perfect rule as to matter of Doctrine, we say they also are so as to Worship and Discipline, and as to all our conversation. All Protestants acknowledge them a perfect Rule as to matter of Doctrine, we say they also Are so as to Worship and Discipline, and as to all our Conversation. av-d n2 vvi pno32 dt j n1 c-acp p-acp n1 pp-f n1, pns12 vvb pns32 av vbr av a-acp p-acp vvb cc n1, cc c-acp p-acp d po12 n1. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1486 Page 673
12277 We know the practice of the Saints, and Servants of God in holy Writ (not reproved by it) are the footsteps of Christs flock, for others we know not, we are sure if they were contrary to the footsteps of the Servants of God in holy Writ, they are no footsteps of the flock of Christ, which hears his voice, and owneth that only, and will not follow strangers. We know the practice of the Saints, and Servants of God in holy Writ (not reproved by it) Are the footsteps of Christ flock, for Others we know not, we Are sure if they were contrary to the footsteps of the Servants of God in holy Writ, they Are no footsteps of the flock of christ, which hears his voice, and owneth that only, and will not follow Strangers. pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n2, cc n2 pp-f np1 p-acp j vvn (xx vvn p-acp pn31) vbr dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1, p-acp n2-jn pns12 vvb xx, pns12 vbr j cs pns32 vbdr j-jn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp j vvn, pns32 vbr dx n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vvz po31 n1, cc vvz cst av-j, cc vmb xx vvi n2. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1486 Page 673
12278 2. As to the Shepherds mentioned in the Text, We know Christ is the true Shepherd, the chief Shepherd. He feedeth his Flock like a Shepherd. 2. As to the Shepherd's mentioned in the Text, We know christ is the true Shepherd, the chief Shepherd. He feeds his Flock like a Shepherd. crd p-acp p-acp dt n2 vvn p-acp dt n1, pns12 vvb np1 vbz dt j n1, dt j-jn n1. pns31 vvz po31 vvb av-j dt n1. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1487 Page 673
12279 He ascending up into Heaven, hath betrusted his Flock to Pastors and Teachers, to Under-Shepherds, we know that if these be Christs Shepherds, they must take, He ascending up into Heaven, hath betrusted his Flock to Pastors and Teachers, to Under-Shepherds, we know that if these be Christ Shepherd's, they must take, pns31 vvg a-acp p-acp n1, vhz vvn po31 vvb p-acp ng1 cc n2, p-acp n2, pns12 vvb cst cs d vbb npg1 n2, pns32 vmb vvi, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1487 Page 673
12280 and follow Christ's directions, and they are no further Shepherds then they do so. and follow Christ's directions, and they Are no further Shepherd's then they do so. cc vvi npg1 n2, cc pns32 vbr dx jc n2 cs pns32 vdb av. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1487 Page 673
12298 and walking towards them without offence, upon which account Paul both circumcised Timothy and purified himself. and walking towards them without offence, upon which account Paul both circumcised Timothy and purified himself. cc vvg p-acp pno32 p-acp n1, p-acp r-crq n1 np1 d j-vvn np1 cc vvd px31. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1489 Page 674
12281 He hath indeed betrusted to some his Gospel, the Ministration both of the Doctrine, and the Ordinances of the Gospel; As they are to publish no other Doctrine, He hath indeed betrusted to Some his Gospel, the Ministration both of the Doctrine, and the Ordinances of the Gospel; As they Are to publish no other Doctrine, pns31 vhz av vvn p-acp d po31 n1, dt n1 av-d pp-f dt n1, cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1; c-acp pns32 vbr pc-acp vvi dx j-jn n1, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1487 Page 673
12282 so they are to prescribe no other Rules of life, either for the Worship of God, or government of the Church, they have no legislative power in the Church committed to them; so they Are to prescribe no other Rules of life, either for the Worship of God, or government of the Church, they have no legislative power in the Church committed to them; av pns32 vbr pc-acp vvi dx j-jn n2 pp-f n1, av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1, pns32 vhb dx j n1 p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp pno32; (55) sermon (DIV2) 1487 Page 673
12283 only an executive power, to execute those Laws, those Ordinances, which Christ the Supreme Shepherd, and his Apostles, which were his first Commissioners have left. only an executive power, to execute those Laws, those Ordinances, which christ the Supreme Shepherd, and his Apostles, which were his First Commissioners have left. av-j dt j n1, pc-acp vvi d n2, d n2, r-crq np1 dt j n1, cc po31 n2, r-crq vbdr po31 ord n2 vhb vvn. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1487 Page 673
12284 This is the trust which Christ hath committed to them, in the discharge of which alone, they can be faithful, they are not the Ministers of men, but the Ministers of Christ. By the Tents of those Shepherds who do this all Christians are bound to ab de, This is the trust which christ hath committed to them, in the discharge of which alone, they can be faithful, they Are not the Ministers of men, but the Ministers of christ. By the Tents of those Shepherd's who do this all Christians Are bound to ab de, d vbz dt n1 r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno32, p-acp dt n1 pp-f r-crq j, pns32 vmb vbi j, pns32 vbr xx dt n2 pp-f n2, p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. p-acp dt n2 pp-f d ng1 r-crq vdb d d np1 vbr vvn p-acp fw-la fw-la, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1487 Page 673
12285 and to feed themselves, neither casting off Divine institutions, nor submitting to humane institutions contrary to the Divine rule; and to feed themselves, neither casting off Divine institutions, nor submitting to humane institutions contrary to the Divine Rule; cc pc-acp vvi px32, av-d vvg a-acp j-jn n2, ccx vvg p-acp j n2 j-jn p-acp dt j-jn n1; (55) sermon (DIV2) 1487 Page 673
12286 and if the Divine rule be a perfect rule, whatsoever is besides it is contrary to it, and if the Divine Rule be a perfect Rule, whatsoever is beside it is contrary to it, cc cs dt j-jn n1 vbi dt j n1, r-crq vbz p-acp pn31 vbz j-jn p-acp pn31, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1487 Page 674
12287 for it reproacheth it with imperfection, or else is meerly, idle, and Superfluous. for it Reproacheth it with imperfection, or Else is merely, idle, and Superfluous. c-acp pn31 vvz pn31 p-acp n1, cc av vbz av-j, j, cc j. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1487 Page 674
12288 That this is the duty of Christians, will appear both from the the consideration of the end for which God hath left us the footsteps of the flock in holy Writ, That this is the duty of Christians, will appear both from the the consideration of the end for which God hath left us the footsteps of the flock in holy Writ, cst d vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, vmb vvi d p-acp dt dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp r-crq np1 vhz vvn pno12 dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp j vvn, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1488 Page 674
12289 and also from comparing this with other courses. and also from comparing this with other courses. cc av p-acp vvg d p-acp j-jn n2. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1488 Page 674
12290 1. Let us first consider the end for which God hath lest us the footsteps of his flock in holy Writ, 1. Let us First Consider the end for which God hath lest us the footsteps of his flock in holy Writ, crd vvb pno12 ord vvi dt vvb p-acp r-crq np1 vhz vvn pno12 dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp j vvn, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1489 Page 674
12291 and when he ascended up on high, gave gifts unto men, and amongst others Pastors and Teachers. and when he ascended up on high, gave Gifts unto men, and among Others Pastors and Teachers. cc c-crq pns31 vvd a-acp p-acp j, vvd n2 p-acp n2, cc p-acp ng1-jn ng1 cc n2. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1489 Page 674
12292 The footsteps of the flock of Christ are to be found in the Word of God, you have in Scripture not onely the instructions of David, the words of the man according to Gods own heart, The footsteps of the flock of christ Are to be found in the Word of God, you have in Scripture not only the instructions of David, the words of the man according to God's own heart, dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pn22 vhb p-acp n1 xx av-j dt n2 pp-f np1, dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vvg p-acp n2 d n1, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1489 Page 674
12293 but the practice of David recorded under several circumstances: but the practice of David recorded under several Circumstances: cc-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvn p-acp j n2: (55) sermon (DIV2) 1489 Page 674
12294 Not onely the Doctrine, and instructions of the Apostles in their Sermons, and Epistles, but the Acts of the Apostles teaching us their practice. Not only the Doctrine, and instructions of the Apostles in their Sermons, and Epistles, but the Acts of the Apostles teaching us their practice. xx av-j dt n1, cc n2 pp-f dt n2 p-acp po32 n2, cc n2, p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2 vvg pno12 po32 n1. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1489 Page 674
12295 Now though it be true, that their examples oblige us in nothing wherein they did not follow the Lord Jesus Christ, Now though it be true, that their Examples oblige us in nothing wherein they did not follow the Lord jesus christ, av cs pn31 vbb j, cst po32 n2 vvi pno12 p-acp pix q-crq pns32 vdd xx vvi dt n1 np1 np1, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1489 Page 674
12296 nor in any thing which they did in conformity to the Ceremonial law, wherein they used a liberty (that law being dead with Christ, nor in any thing which they did in conformity to the Ceremonial law, wherein they used a liberty (that law being dead with christ, ccx p-acp d n1 r-crq pns32 vdd p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n1, c-crq pns32 vvd dt n1 (cst n1 vbg j p-acp np1, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1489 Page 674
12297 but through a gracious indulgence, allowed, for a time, till the believing Jews could be Satisfied concerning the abolition of it, in order to the gaining the Jews, but through a gracious indulgence, allowed, for a time, till the believing jews could be Satisfied Concerning the abolition of it, in order to the gaining the jews, cc-acp p-acp dt j n1, vvn, p-acp dt n1, c-acp dt vvg np2 vmd vbi vvn vvg dt n1 pp-f pn31, p-acp n1 p-acp dt vvg dt np2, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1489 Page 674
12316 The Spirit teacheth nothing contrary to the Word. The Spirit Teaches nothing contrary to the Word. dt n1 vvz pix j-jn p-acp dt n1. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1491 Page 675
12299 Nor are their examples our rules, in what they did as Apostles or as men indued with the extraordinary gifts of the Holy Ghost, working miracles or speaking with tongues; for as we cannot do the latter, Nor Are their Examples our rules, in what they did as Apostles or as men endued with the extraordinary Gifts of the Holy Ghost, working Miracles or speaking with tongues; for as we cannot do the latter, ccx vbr po32 n2 po12 n2, p-acp r-crq pns32 vdd p-acp n2 cc c-acp n2 vvn p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt j n1, vvg n2 cc vvg p-acp n2; p-acp c-acp pns12 vmbx vdi dt d, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1489 Page 674
12300 so we want their mission and more extraordinary commission to do the former. so we want their mission and more extraordinary commission to do the former. av pns12 vvb po32 n1 cc av-dc j n1 pc-acp vdi dt j. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1489 Page 674
12301 Hence Ministers are under no obligation to do as they did, fixing no where, but going up and down preaching the Gospel, and settling Churches: Hence Ministers Are under no obligation to do as they did, fixing no where, but going up and down preaching the Gospel, and settling Churches: av n2 vbr p-acp dx n1 pc-acp vdi c-acp pns32 vdd, vvg dx c-crq, cc-acp vvg a-acp cc a-acp vvg dt n1, cc vvg n2: (55) sermon (DIV2) 1489 Page 674
12302 yet in other things, wherein they acted as Ministers of the Gospel, or private Christians, we are bound to the imitation of them, yet in other things, wherein they acted as Ministers of the Gospel, or private Christians, we Are bound to the imitation of them, av p-acp j-jn n2, c-crq pns32 vvd p-acp n2 pp-f dt n1, cc j np1, pns12 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1489 Page 674
12303 and God hath left us their actions upon sacred record for our instruction. and God hath left us their actions upon sacred record for our instruction. cc np1 vhz vvn pno12 po32 n2 p-acp j n1 p-acp po12 n1. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1489 Page 674
12304 For whatsoever is written aforetime is written for our learning, Rom. 15. 4. The Apostle telleth us, That all Scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for Doctrine, For whatsoever is written aforetime is written for our learning, Rom. 15. 4. The Apostle Telleth us, That all Scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for Doctrine, p-acp r-crq vbz vvn av vbz vvn p-acp po12 n1, np1 crd crd dt n1 vvz pno12, cst d n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1 pp-f np1 cc vbz j p-acp n1, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1489 Page 674
12305 for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. p-acp n1, p-acp n1, p-acp n1 p-acp n1. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1489 Page 674
12306 This is the end for which God hath given us the Scripture, and all the Scripture, 2 Tim, 3. 16. 2. It is the most safe and certain rule. This is the end for which God hath given us the Scripture, and all the Scripture, 2 Tim, 3. 16. 2. It is the most safe and certain Rule. d vbz dt n1 p-acp r-crq np1 vhz vvn pno12 dt n1, cc d dt n1, crd np1, crd crd crd pn31 vbz dt av-ds j cc j vvi. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1489 Page 674
12307 The two great things that commend a rule given with reference to any end is the security of it, and the certainty of it. The two great things that commend a Rule given with Referente to any end is the security of it, and the certainty of it. dt crd j n2 cst vvb dt vvb vvn p-acp n1 p-acp d n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f pn31, cc dt n1 pp-f pn31. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1490 Page 675
12308 To walk by the footsteps of Christs flock recorded in Scripture must be a safe rule, no man needeth fear sinning against God, by obeying his Word, and living up to the rule, direction, and prescription of it, To walk by the footsteps of Christ flock recorded in Scripture must be a safe Rule, no man needs Fear sinning against God, by obeying his Word, and living up to the Rule, direction, and prescription of it, p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 vvb vvn p-acp n1 vmb vbi dt j n1, dx n1 vvz n1 vvg p-acp np1, p-acp vvg po31 n1, cc vvg a-acp p-acp dt n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f pn31, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1490 Page 675
12309 sin must be something contrary to the Divine Rule. In following other rules men may err, in following of this rule they cannot err. since must be something contrary to the Divine Rule. In following other rules men may err, in following of this Rule they cannot err. n1 vmb vbi pi j-jn p-acp dt j-jn n1. p-acp vvg j-jn vvz n2 vmb vvi, p-acp vvg pp-f d n1 pns32 vmbx vvi. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1490 Page 675
12310 The certainty, of a rule much commends it. The certainty, of a Rule much commends it. dt n1, pp-f dt n1 av-d vvz pn31. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1490 Page 675
12311 If the Trumpet give an incertain sound who shall prepare himself for the battel? If there be no certainty in a rule who can follow the direction of it? Let us now compare this rule as to this case what a Christian is to do, especially in a time of affliction and distress, to maintain and uphold his communion with Christ. If the Trumpet give an incertain found who shall prepare himself for the battle? If there be no certainty in a Rule who can follow the direction of it? Let us now compare this Rule as to this case what a Christian is to do, especially in a time of affliction and distress, to maintain and uphold his communion with christ. cs dt n1 vvb dt j n1 r-crq vmb vvi px31 p-acp dt n1? cs pc-acp vbb dx n1 p-acp dt n1 r-crq vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31? vvb pno12 av vvi d vvi a-acp p-acp d n1 r-crq dt np1 vbz pc-acp vdi, av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi cc vvi po31 n1 p-acp np1. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1490 Page 675
12312 1. Some will pretend to the Spirit as their rule. 1. some will pretend to the Spirit as their Rule. crd d vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp po32 n1. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1491 Page 675
12313 They have an anointing (they tell us) which teacheth them all things, and so pretend to follow the motions, and impressions of the holy Spirit. They have an anointing (they tell us) which Teaches them all things, and so pretend to follow the motions, and impressions of the holy Spirit. pns32 vhb dt vvg (pns32 vvb pno12) r-crq vvz pno32 d n2, cc av vvb pc-acp vvi dt n2, cc n2 pp-f dt j n1. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1491 Page 675
12314 But there is no certainty in this pretended Rule for all Spirits are not of God. But there is no certainty in this pretended Rule for all Spirits Are not of God. p-acp pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp d j-vvn n1 p-acp d n2 vbr xx pp-f np1. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1491 Page 675
12315 The Spirit hath given us the Rule of the word, for you heard before, That all Scripture is given us by divine inspiration, and that it is able to make the man of God wise to Salvation. The Spirit hath given us the Rule of the word, for you herd before, That all Scripture is given us by divine inspiration, and that it is able to make the man of God wise to Salvation. dt n1 vhz vvn pno12 dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp pn22 vvd a-acp, cst d n1 vbz vvn pno12 p-acp j-jn n1, cc cst pn31 vbz j p-acp vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 j p-acp n1. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1491 Page 675
12317 The Word directs us to follow the footsteps of the Flock. There can be no certainty in pretended impressions from the Spirit which are contrary to the Word of God, no nor any security. For all such pretences must Issue in the deceit of our own hearts, we following our own lusts, The Word directs us to follow the footsteps of the Flock. There can be no certainty in pretended impressions from the Spirit which Are contrary to the Word of God, no nor any security. For all such pretences must Issue in the deceit of our own hearts, we following our own Lustiest, dt n1 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt vvb. a-acp vmb vbi dx n1 p-acp j-vvn n2 p-acp dt n1 r-crq vbr j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, uh-dx ccx d n1. p-acp d d n2 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 d n2, pns12 vvg po12 d n2, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1491 Page 675
12318 and imaginations in stead of the holy Spirit, or (which is worse) the impressions of the evil Spirit. Yet this is the rule of all Enthusiasts. and Imaginations in stead of the holy Spirit, or (which is Worse) the impressions of the evil Spirit. Yet this is the Rule of all Enthusiasts. cc n2 p-acp n1 pp-f dt j n1, cc (r-crq vbz av-jc) dt n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1. av d vbz dt n1 pp-f d n2. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1491 Page 675
12319 2. Others call out to us to follow the Church, the practice of the Church in all ages. 2. Others call out to us to follow the Church, the practice of the Church in all ages. crd ng2-jn vvb av p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n2. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1492 Page 675
12320 And indeed if they could make appear to us what that was, they would say something, And indeed if they could make appear to us what that was, they would say something, cc av cs pns32 vmd vvi vvi p-acp pno12 r-crq d vbds, pns32 vmd vvi pi, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1492 Page 675
12321 but what certainty can there be in this rule while they that talk of it, can neither make that Church appear to us, but what certainty can there be in this Rule while they that talk of it, can neither make that Church appear to us, cc-acp q-crq n1 vmb a-acp vbi p-acp d n1 cs pns32 cst vvb pp-f pn31, vmb av-dx vvi cst n1 vvi p-acp pno12, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1492 Page 675
12322 nor yet what their practice was; nor yet what their practice was; ccx av q-crq po32 n1 vbds; (55) sermon (DIV2) 1492 Page 675
12323 we know who were the Church, in the Apostles age, and we know what their practice was, by the records of holy Writ, we know who were the Church, in the Apostles age, and we know what their practice was, by the records of holy Writ, pns12 vvb r-crq vbdr dt n1, p-acp dt n2 n1, cc pns12 vvb r-crq po32 n1 vbds, p-acp dt n2 pp-f j vvn, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1492 Page 675
12324 but who the Church were, and what their practice was in latter ages we cannot tell, but who the Church were, and what their practice was in latter ages we cannot tell, cc-acp r-crq dt n1 vbdr, cc r-crq po32 n1 vbds p-acp d n2 pns12 vmbx vvi, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1492 Page 675
12325 and by consequence there is no certainty in this rule, we may follow the steps of the Synagogue of Sat an instead of the steps of the flock of Christ. and by consequence there is no certainty in this Rule, we may follow the steps of the Synagogue of Sat an instead of the steps of the flock of christ. cc p-acp n1 pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp d n1, pns12 vmb vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f vvd dt av pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1492 Page 675
12326 3. The Papists call to us to follow Traditions, and indeed for the Traditions delivered us by the Apostles we see reason to follow them, 3. The Papists call to us to follow Traditions, and indeed for the Traditions Delivered us by the Apostles we see reason to follow them, crd dt njp2 vvi p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi n2, cc av p-acp dt n2 vvn pno12 p-acp dt n2 pns12 vvb n1 pc-acp vvi pno32, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1493 Page 676
12327 and if they could by an unquestionable record make out any thing to us, which had been received as an Ʋniversal Tradition of the Ʋniversal Church, we should have a great respect and reverence for it, and if they could by an unquestionable record make out any thing to us, which had been received as an Ʋniversal Tradition of the Ʋniversal Church, we should have a great respect and Reverence for it, cc cs pns32 vmd p-acp dt j n1 vvi av d n1 p-acp pno12, r-crq vhd vbn vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1, pns12 vmd vhi dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp pn31, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1493 Page 676
12328 but for unwritten Traditions, which the Papists put into an equal ballance with the Word of God for Christians rule, being (as they pretend) delivered as rules by the Apostles to the Church of God, but for unwritten Traditions, which the Papists put into an equal balance with the Word of God for Christians Rule, being (as they pretend) Delivered as rules by the Apostles to the Church of God, cc-acp p-acp j n2, r-crq dt njp2 vvd p-acp dt j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1 n1, vbg (c-acp pns32 vvb) vvd p-acp n2 p-acp dt n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1493 Page 676
12329 as we know no need we have of such, so we have no certainty that any such things were ever so delivered and therefore can see no security in receiving them, as we know no need we have of such, so we have no certainty that any such things were ever so Delivered and Therefore can see no security in receiving them, c-acp pns12 vvb dx n1 pns12 vhb pp-f d, av pns12 vhb dx n1 cst d d n2 vbdr av av vvn cc av vmb vvi dx n1 p-acp vvg pno32, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1493 Page 676
12330 or giving any ear unto them. or giving any ear unto them. cc vvg d n1 p-acp pno32. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1493 Page 676
12331 4. There is a 4th sort, that in distresses are much for seeking God, and walking according to the impressions we have upon such seeking; 4. There is a 4th sort, that in Distresses Are much for seeking God, and walking according to the impressions we have upon such seeking; crd pc-acp vbz dt ord n1, cst p-acp n2 vbr d p-acp vvg np1, cc vvg p-acp p-acp dt n2 pns12 vhb p-acp d vvg; (55) sermon (DIV2) 1494 Page 676
12332 this practice is founded upon an excellent bottom: 1. A Precept for the owning, and acknowledging of God in all our ways. 2. A Promise that he will direct our steps, Prov. 3. v. 6. Seeking of God at all times, (at such times especially) is the great duty of Christians, this practice is founded upon an excellent bottom: 1. A Precept for the owning, and acknowledging of God in all our ways. 2. A Promise that he will Direct our steps, Curae 3. v. 6. Seeking of God At all times, (At such times especially) is the great duty of Christians, d n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt j n1: crd dt n1 p-acp dt vvg, cc vvg pp-f np1 p-acp d po12 n2. crd dt vvb cst pns31 vmb vvi po12 n2, np1 crd n1 crd vvg pp-f np1 p-acp d n2, (p-acp d n2 av-j) vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1494 Page 676
12431 but those who bring any Doctrine to Peoples Ears, that is contrary to the Doctrine delivered by Christ and his Apostles, but those who bring any Doctrine to Peoples Ears, that is contrary to the Doctrine Delivered by christ and his Apostles, cc-acp d r-crq vvb d n1 p-acp ng1 n2, cst vbz j-jn p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp np1 cc po31 n2, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1509 Page 682
12333 and if rightly done, cannot be in vain, but for the right performance of it, a Christian must have respect both to the matter of his Prayer, and also to the manner of it. It is to the matter of our Prayers onely that I am here concerned to speak. and if rightly done, cannot be in vain, but for the right performance of it, a Christian must have respect both to the matter of his Prayer, and also to the manner of it. It is to the matter of our Prayers only that I am Here concerned to speak. cc cs av-jn vdn, vmbx vbi p-acp j, cc-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f pn31, dt njp vmb vhi n1 av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc av p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 av-j cst pns11 vbm av vvn pc-acp vvi. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1494 Page 676
12334 As to this our rule is, that it must be something consonant to the will of God. As to this our Rule is, that it must be something consonant to the will of God. p-acp p-acp d po12 n1 vbz, cst pn31 vmb vbi pi j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1494 Page 676
12335 I mean his will revealed in his Word. Hence it followeth, I mean his will revealed in his Word. Hence it follows, pns11 vvb po31 n1 vvn p-acp po31 n1. av pn31 vvz, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1494 Page 676
12336 1. That when God hath revealed his will in his Word for, or against a thing which we are about to do, 1. That when God hath revealed his will in his Word for, or against a thing which we Are about to do, crd cst c-crq np1 vhz vvn po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp, cc p-acp dt n1 r-crq pns12 vbr a-acp pc-acp vdi, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1495 Page 676
12337 for us to seek God, whether we should do it or no, forbear it or no, is to tempt and provoke God. for us to seek God, whither we should do it or no, forbear it or no, is to tempt and provoke God. p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi np1, cs pns12 vmd vdi pn31 cc uh-dx, vvb pn31 cc uh-dx, vbz pc-acp vvi cc vvi np1. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1495 Page 676
12338 This is like Balaams going to inquire of God whether he should go with the Messengers of Balak, after that God had plainly told him he should not go. This is like Balaams going to inquire of God whither he should go with the Messengers of Balak, After that God had plainly told him he should not go. d vbz j npg1 vvg pc-acp vvi pp-f np1 cs pns31 vmd vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, p-acp cst np1 vhd av-j vvd pno31 pns31 vmd xx vvi. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1495 Page 676
12339 We ought to acquiesce in the determination of Gods will in his Word, whether in the Precepts or the examples of the Servants of God recorded there, We ought to acquiesce in the determination of God's will in his Word, whither in the Precepts or the Examples of the Servants of God recorded there, pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 vmb p-acp po31 n1, cs p-acp dt n2 cc dt n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 vvd a-acp, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1495 Page 676
12340 and for things forbidden to avoid them, for things commanded to do them; here's no place for seeking God as to the doing or forbearing; and for things forbidden to avoid them, for things commanded to do them; here's no place for seeking God as to the doing or forbearing; cc p-acp n2 vvn pc-acp vvi pno32, c-acp n2 vvd pc-acp vdi pno32; av|vbz dx n1 p-acp vvg np1 a-acp p-acp dt vdg cc vvg; (55) sermon (DIV2) 1495 Page 676
12341 so that although for things of this nature, as to what God hath commanded us to do, we may, so that although for things of this nature, as to what God hath commanded us to do, we may, av cst cs p-acp n2 pp-f d n1, c-acp p-acp r-crq np1 vhz vvn pno12 pc-acp vdi, pns12 vmb, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1495 Page 676
12342 and ought to seek God for direction, help, and assistance in the doing of them: and ought to seek God for direction, help, and assistance in the doing of them: cc pi pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp n1, vvb, cc n1 p-acp dt vdg pp-f pno32: (55) sermon (DIV2) 1495 Page 676
12343 And as to things forbidden we may seek God for strength to avoid them, and all temptations to them, And as to things forbidden we may seek God for strength to avoid them, and all temptations to them, cc c-acp p-acp n2 vvn pns12 vmb vvi np1 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi pno32, cc d n2 p-acp pno32, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1495 Page 676
12344 yet we may not seek God whether we should do the things so commanded, and forbear the things so forbidden yea or no. yet we may not seek God whither we should do the things so commanded, and forbear the things so forbidden yea or no. av pns12 vmb xx vvi np1 cs pns12 vmd vdi dt n2 av vvn, cc vvb dt n2 av vvn uh cc uh-dx. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1495 Page 677
12345 Such seeking of God is but asking leave to sin against him. Such seeking of God is but asking leave to since against him. d vvg pp-f np1 vbz p-acp vvg n1 p-acp n1 p-acp pno31. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1495 Page 677
12346 2. In particular actions as to which Gods Word hath not particularly directed us, it is our duty to seek God for direction, 2. In particular actions as to which God's Word hath not particularly directed us, it is our duty to seek God for direction, crd p-acp j n2 a-acp p-acp r-crq n2 n1 vhz xx av-j vvn pno12, pn31 vbz po12 n1 p-acp vvb np1 p-acp n1, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1496 Page 677
12347 and having first well considered the general rules of the Word of God, if we find the action neither commanded nor forbidden, according to them we may, and having First well considered the general rules of the Word of God, if we find the actium neither commanded nor forbidden, according to them we may, cc vhg ord av vvd dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cs pns12 vvb dt n1 av-dx vvd ccx vvn, vvg p-acp pno32 pns12 vmb, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1496 Page 677
12348 for ought I know, attend the impressions we find upon our Spirits, after such sincere and serious seeking of God. for ought I know, attend the impressions we find upon our Spirits, After such sincere and serious seeking of God. c-acp pi pns11 vvb, vvb dt n2 pns12 vvb p-acp po12 n2, p-acp d j cc j n-vvg pp-f np1. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1496 Page 677
12349 And take them to be the will of God concerning us as to such actions. But this is but a digression from my subject. And take them to be the will of God Concerning us as to such actions. But this is but a digression from my Subject. cc vvb pno32 pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg pno12 p-acp p-acp d n2. p-acp d vbz p-acp dt n1 p-acp po11 n-jn. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1496 Page 677
12350 This is enough to shew you, there is no such security, or certainty in any direction we can have, This is enough to show you, there is no such security, or certainty in any direction we can have, d vbz av-d pc-acp vvi pn22, pc-acp vbz dx d n1, cc n1 p-acp d n1 pns12 vmb vhi, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1496 Page 677
12351 as in following the footsteps of the flock of Christ, the prints of whose feet we find in the Word of God. as in following the footsteps of the flock of christ, the prints of whose feet we find in the Word of God. c-acp p-acp vvg dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n2 pp-f r-crq n2 pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1496 Page 677
12352 2. It is as reasonable that we should feed by the Shepherds Tents, that is, attend upon Divine institutions, if we would enjoy any fellowship, and communion with God; 2. It is as reasonable that we should feed by the Shepherd's Tents, that is, attend upon Divine institutions, if we would enjoy any fellowship, and communion with God; crd pn31 vbz a-acp j cst pns12 vmd vvi p-acp dt n2 n2, cst vbz, vvb p-acp j-jn n2, cs pns12 vmd vvi d n1, cc n1 p-acp np1; (55) sermon (DIV2) 1497 Page 677
12353 for it is unreasonable to expect the influences of Divine Grace in any way, but such only as God hath promised he will give them in, much less in the neglect, for it is unreasonable to expect the influences of Divine Grace in any Way, but such only as God hath promised he will give them in, much less in the neglect, p-acp pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f j-jn n1 p-acp d n1, cc-acp d j c-acp np1 vhz vvn pns31 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp, av-d av-dc p-acp dt n1, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1497 Page 677
12354 or contempt of any such means as he hath appointed. or contempt of any such means as he hath appointed. cc n1 pp-f d d n2 c-acp pns31 vhz vvn. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1497 Page 677
12355 The promise is, Exod. 20. 24. In all places where I record my name, I will come unto thee, and bless thee. The promise is, Exod 20. 24. In all places where I record my name, I will come unto thee, and bless thee. dt n1 vbz, np1 crd crd p-acp d n2 c-crq pns11 vvb po11 n1, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp pno21, cc vvb pno21. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1497 Page 677
12356 Our communion with God depends upon his coming to us, and blessing us. Our communion with God depends upon his coming to us, and blessing us. po12 n1 p-acp np1 vvz p-acp po31 vvg p-acp pno12, cc vvg pno12. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1497 Page 677
12357 Where God will come unto us, and bless us, there we may, there we shall have communion with him. Where God will come unto us, and bless us, there we may, there we shall have communion with him. c-crq np1 vmb vvi p-acp pno12, cc vvb pno12, pn31|vbz pns12 vmb, a-acp pns12 vmb vhi n1 p-acp pno31. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1497 Page 677
12358 Now where will God come unto us, and bless us? In all places where he recordeth his Name to dwell; Now where will God come unto us, and bless us? In all places where he recordeth his Name to dwell; av c-crq n1 np1 vvn p-acp pno12, cc vvb pno12? p-acp d n2 c-crq pns31 vvz po31 n1 pc-acp vvi; (55) sermon (DIV2) 1497 Page 677
12359 what doth that signify but in all his sacred ordinances, and institutions? Conformable to this is his promise in the New Testament, Mat. 18. 20. Where two or three are gathered together in my name (that is, at my command, what does that signify but in all his sacred ordinances, and institutions? Conformable to this is his promise in the New Testament, Mathew 18. 20. Where two or three Are gathered together in my name (that is, At my command, r-crq vdz d vvi cc-acp p-acp d po31 j n2, cc n2? j p-acp d vbz po31 n1 p-acp dt j n1, np1 crd crd c-crq crd cc crd vbr vvn av p-acp po11 n1 (cst vbz, p-acp po11 n1, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1497 Page 677
12360 or by my order) there am I in the midst amongst them, and to his Ministers his promise is made, Mat. 28. 19 ▪ Go you therefore, and teach all Nations, Baptizing them in the Name of the Father, the Son, or by my order) there am I in the midst among them, and to his Ministers his promise is made, Mathew 28. 19 ▪ Go you Therefore, and teach all nations, Baptizing them in the Name of the Father, the Son, cc p-acp po11 n1) pc-acp vbm pns11 p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno32, cc p-acp po31 n2 po31 n1 vbz vvn, np1 crd crd ▪ vvb pn22 av, cc vvi d n2, vvg pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1497 Page 677
12361 and the Holy Ghost, teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you, and loe I am with you alway, to the end of the world. and the Holy Ghost, teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you, and lo I am with you always, to the end of the world. cc dt j n1, vvg pno32 pc-acp vvi d n2 r-crq pns11 vhb vvn pn22, cc uh pns11 vbm p-acp pn22 av, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1497 Page 677
12362 Where can we expect communion with God, but where he hath promised to be with his People, to meet them, and to bless them? Where can we expect communion with God, but where he hath promised to be with his People, to meet them, and to bless them? q-crq vmb pns12 vvi n1 p-acp np1, cc-acp c-crq pns31 vhz vvn pc-acp vbi p-acp po31 n1, pc-acp vvi pno32, cc pc-acp vvi pno32? (55) sermon (DIV2) 1497 Page 677
12363 Observe from hence how unreasonable they are that talk of a communion with God, or expect any such thing, who make not the Word of God a light to their Feet, who go not forth by the footsteps of the flock, who feed not their Souls by the Shepherds Tents: under this condemnation fall, Observe from hence how unreasonable they Are that talk of a communion with God, or expect any such thing, who make not the Word of God a Light to their Feet, who go not forth by the footsteps of the flock, who feed not their Souls by the Shepherd's Tents: under this condemnation fallen, vvb p-acp av c-crq j pns32 vbr d vvb pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1, cc vvb d d n1, r-crq vvb xx dt n1 pp-f np1 dt n1 p-acp po32 n2, r-crq vvb xx av p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vvb xx po32 n2 p-acp dt ng1 n2: p-acp d n1 vvi, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1498 Page 678
12364 1. All such who having no regard to the Word as their rule, walk according to the imaginations of their own hearts, which you shall find to be the constant Character of wicked Men in Scripture. 1. All such who having no regard to the Word as their Rule, walk according to the Imaginations of their own hearts, which you shall find to be the constant Character of wicked Men in Scripture. crd d d r-crq vhg dx n1 p-acp dt n1 c-acp po32 n1, vvb vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 d n2, r-crq pn22 vmb vvi pc-acp vbi dt j n1 pp-f j n2 p-acp n1. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1499 Page 678
12365 2. Such as follow the incertain examples, and traditions of men. 3. Lastly, Such as cast off ordinances under a pretence of a more immediate fellowship, and communion with God. 2. Such as follow the incertain Examples, and traditions of men. 3. Lastly, Such as cast off ordinances under a pretence of a more immediate fellowship, and communion with God. crd d c-acp vvb dt j n2, cc n2 pp-f n2. crd ord, d c-acp vvd a-acp n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt av-dc j n1, cc n1 p-acp np1. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1500 Page 678
12366 There is a middle way betwixt resting in, and taking up with mere external performances, and casting them off. It is true, a Soul may wait upon God in ordinances, There is a middle Way betwixt resting in, and taking up with mere external performances, and casting them off. It is true, a Soul may wait upon God in ordinances, pc-acp vbz dt j-jn n1 p-acp vvg p-acp, cc vvg a-acp p-acp j j n2, cc vvg pno32 a-acp. pn31 vbz j, dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp np1 p-acp n2, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1501 Page 678
12367 and have no communion with God in them. and have no communion with God in them. cc vhb dx n1 p-acp np1 p-acp pno32. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1501 Page 678
12368 Communion with God lies in more then meer lending an Ear to God, and allowing him our bodily presence, in more then a communication of the will of God to our external senses: Communion with God lies in more then mere lending an Ear to God, and allowing him our bodily presence, in more then a communication of the will of God to our external Senses: n1 p-acp np1 vvz p-acp av-dc cs j vvg dt n1 p-acp np1, cc vvg pno31 po12 j n1, p-acp dc cs dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po12 j n2: (55) sermon (DIV2) 1501 Page 678
12369 but this is to be had by the Shepherds Tents, in places where God hath recorded his Name to dwell, and the performance of such external acts, but this is to be had by the Shepherd's Tents, in places where God hath recorded his Name to dwell, and the performance of such external acts, cc-acp d vbz pc-acp vbi vhn p-acp dt n2 n2, p-acp n2 c-crq np1 vhz vvn po31 n1 pc-acp vvi, cc dt n1 pp-f d j n2, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1501 Page 678
12370 as God hath required, and made his promises of that nature unto. as God hath required, and made his promises of that nature unto. c-acp np1 vhz vvn, cc vvd po31 n2 pp-f d n1 p-acp. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1501 Page 678
12371 To look for a presence of God with us in a neglect, or contempt of these institutions, is to look for what we have no reason to expect to find. To look for a presence of God with us in a neglect, or contempt of these institutions, is to look for what we have no reason to expect to find. p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1, cc n1 pp-f d n2, vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp r-crq pns12 vhb dx n1 pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1501 Page 678
12372 Let me only further persuade you that hear me this day, to follow the counsel given you in the Text. To go your ways by the footsteps of Christs flock; Let me only further persuade you that hear me this day, to follow the counsel given you in the Text. To go your ways by the footsteps of Christ flock; vvb pno11 j av-jc vvi pn22 cst vvb pno11 d n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 vvn pn22 p-acp dt np1 p-acp vvi po22 n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1; (55) sermon (DIV2) 1502 Page 678
12373 to feed your Souls by his Shepherds Tents. 1. In all your actions go forth by the footsteps of the flock. to feed your Souls by his Shepherd's Tents. 1. In all your actions go forth by the footsteps of the flock. pc-acp vvi po22 n2 p-acp po31 ng1 n2. crd p-acp d po22 n2 vvb av p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1502 Page 678
12374 Do what you have found the Servants of God have done, whose names and practices you have upon a sure record in Holy Writ. Do what you have found the Servants of God have done, whose names and practices you have upon a sure record in Holy Writ. vdb r-crq pn22 vhb vvn dt n2 pp-f np1 vhb vdn, rg-crq n2 cc n2 pn22 vhb p-acp dt j n1 p-acp j vvn. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1503 Page 678
12375 As it was prophecied of old, that there should come times when many should say, Lo here is Christ, or lo there is Christ, to amuse Souls, As it was prophesied of old, that there should come times when many should say, Lo Here is christ, or lo there is christ, to amuse Souls, p-acp pn31 vbds vvn pp-f j, cst a-acp vmd vvi n2 c-crq d vmd vvi, uh av vbz np1, cc uh a-acp vbz np1, pc-acp vvi n2, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1503 Page 678
12376 and make their way incertain to them. So the times are come. and make their Way incertain to them. So the times Are come. cc vvi po32 n1 j p-acp pno32. np1 dt n2 vbr vvn. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1503 Page 678
12377 when many say, Lo here is the Church, others say, lo it is there, the Papists say it is with them, when many say, Lo Here is the Church, Others say, lo it is there, the Papists say it is with them, c-crq d vvb, uh av vbz dt n1, n2-jn n1, uh pn31 vbz a-acp, dt njp2 vvi pn31 vbz p-acp pno32, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1503 Page 678
12378 and other parties say it is with them, in this incertain cry we have a certain rule. and other parties say it is with them, in this incertain cry we have a certain Rule. cc j-jn n2 vvb pn31 vbz p-acp pno32, p-acp d j n1 pns12 vhb dt j n1. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1503 Page 678
12379 In the Holy Scripture we have a certain record of the flock of Christ, we have certain prints of their feet, peace shall be upon those who walk according to that rule, you may be deceived as to other scocks, as to that you cannot be deceived. In the Holy Scripture we have a certain record of the flock of christ, we have certain prints of their feet, peace shall be upon those who walk according to that Rule, you may be deceived as to other scocks, as to that you cannot be deceived. p-acp dt j n1 pns12 vhb dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, pns12 vhb j n2 pp-f po32 n2, n1 vmb vbi p-acp d r-crq vvb vvg p-acp d n1, pn22 vmb vbi vvn a-acp p-acp j-jn n2, a-acp p-acp cst pn22 vmbx vbi vvn. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1503 Page 678
12380 The practice of the Primitive Church not recorded in Holy Writ, the pretended Traditions of the Primitive Church, of which the Scripture maketh no mention, are very incertain things, the Word of God that is a sure rule, let none leave that which is certain, The practice of the Primitive Church not recorded in Holy Writ, the pretended Traditions of the Primitive Church, of which the Scripture makes no mention, Are very incertain things, the Word of God that is a sure Rule, let none leave that which is certain, dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 xx vvn p-acp j vvn, dt j-vvn n2 pp-f dt j n1, pp-f r-crq dt n1 vvz dx n1, vbr av j n2, dt n1 pp-f np1 cst vbz dt j n1, vvb pix vvi cst r-crq vbz j, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1503 Page 679
12381 for those things that are incertain, if you cannot find in the Holy Scriptures a sufficiency to make you wise to Salvation, both as to what you are to do in the Worship of God, for those things that Are incertain, if you cannot find in the Holy Scriptures a sufficiency to make you wise to Salvation, both as to what you Are to do in the Worship of God, c-acp d n2 cst vbr j, cs pn22 vmbx vvi p-acp dt j n2 dt n1 pc-acp vvi pn22 j p-acp n1, d c-acp p-acp r-crq pn22 vbr pc-acp vdi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1503 Page 679
12382 and in the whole of your conversation, then there may be some reason for you to hear what others say, and in the Whole of your Conversation, then there may be Some reason for you to hear what Others say, cc p-acp dt j-jn pp-f po22 n1, cs pc-acp vmb vbi d n1 p-acp pn22 pc-acp vvi r-crq n2-jn vvb, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1503 Page 679
12383 and to listen to your own reason, but there is a sufficieney there. and to listen to your own reason, but there is a sufficieney there. cc pc-acp vvi p-acp po22 d n1, cc-acp pc-acp vbz dt n1 a-acp. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1503 Page 679
12384 Some will tell us, That Scripture is obscure, and who shall interpret it to us but the Church. some will tell us, That Scripture is Obscure, and who shall interpret it to us but the Church. d vmb vvi pno12, cst n1 vbz j, cc r-crq vmb vvi pn31 p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1504 Page 679
13043 and of one mind, and do the same thing in bearing a joint Testimony for God. and of one mind, and do the same thing in bearing a joint Testimony for God. cc pp-f crd n1, cc vdb dt d n1 p-acp vvg dt j n1 p-acp np1. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1587 Page 714
12385 If there be any thing in Scripture necessary for us to know, that is obscure, I am sure the practice of the Church after the Apostles times, is much more obscure; who shall vouch the Authority of any one Book that pretendeth to give us any such account? There is a great deal of fault found with that principle, that we ought to do nothing but what we have a Warrant for from the Word of God. If there be any thing in Scripture necessary for us to know, that is Obscure, I am sure the practice of the Church After the Apostles times, is much more Obscure; who shall vouch the authority of any one Book that pretendeth to give us any such account? There is a great deal of fault found with that principle, that we ought to do nothing but what we have a Warrant for from the Word of God. cs pc-acp vbb d n1 p-acp n1 j p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi, cst vbz j, pns11 vbm j dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n2 n2, vbz d av-dc j; r-crq vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f d crd n1 cst vvz pc-acp vvi pno12 d d n1? pc-acp vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp d n1, cst pns12 vmd pc-acp vdi pix cc-acp r-crq pns12 vhb dt vvb p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1505 Page 679
12386 If it be rightly understood, I know no fault that is to be found with it, not that we must have a particular Warrant from the Word of God, If it be rightly understood, I know no fault that is to be found with it, not that we must have a particular Warrant from the Word of God, cs pn31 vbb av-jn vvn, pns11 vvb dx n1 cst vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pn31, xx cst pns12 vmb vhi dt j vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1505 Page 679
12387 for every action that we do, none ever asserted any such thing. for every actium that we do, none ever asserted any such thing. p-acp d n1 cst pns12 vdb, pix av vvn d d n1. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1505 Page 679
12388 But we ought to do nothing for which we have not a particular, or general Warrant from the Word of God. But we ought to do nothing for which we have not a particular, or general Warrant from the Word of God. cc-acp pns12 vmd pc-acp vdi pix p-acp r-crq pns12 vhb xx dt j, cc n1 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1505 Page 679
12389 In fome actions (those especially which relate to the Worship of God) the Word of God is a particular rule in all things. In foam actions (those especially which relate to the Worship of God) the Word of God is a particular Rule in all things. p-acp n1 n2 (d av-j r-crq vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1) dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz dt j n1 p-acp d n2. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1505 Page 679
12390 No act of Worship, no mean of Worship is to be used, but what we have a particular Warrant in Gods Word; No act of Worship, no mean of Worship is to be used, but what we have a particular Warrant in God's Word; dx n1 pp-f n1, dx j pp-f n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn, cc-acp r-crq pns12 vhb dt j vvb p-acp ng1 n1; (55) sermon (DIV2) 1505 Page 679
12391 the reason is, because there is all the reason in the World God should prescribe his own Homage, the reason is, Because there is all the reason in the World God should prescribe his own Homage, dt n1 vbz, c-acp pc-acp vbz d dt n1 p-acp dt n1 np1 vmd vvi po31 d n1, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1505 Page 679
12392 and because it is a sufficient rule, he that worshippeth God according to the rules of the Word, and Because it is a sufficient Rule, he that Worshippeth God according to the rules of the Word, cc c-acp pn31 vbz dt j n1, pns31 cst vvz np1 vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1505 Page 679
12393 neither adding thereto, nor diminishing therefrom, shall worship God acceptably. As to particular, natural, and civil actions, the word is not a particular sufficient rule, but it is a general rule; it is impossible that the Word of God should particularly direct all the civil actions of a mans life, it hath left a thousand things of that nature to our own liberty and wisdom, only hath given us some general rules, which we are to observe in them; neither adding thereto, nor diminishing therefrom, shall worship God acceptably. As to particular, natural, and civil actions, the word is not a particular sufficient Rule, but it is a general Rule; it is impossible that the Word of God should particularly Direct all the civil actions of a men life, it hath left a thousand things of that nature to our own liberty and Wisdom, only hath given us Some general rules, which we Are to observe in them; av-dx vvg av, ccx vvg av, vmb vvi np1 av-j. c-acp p-acp j, j, cc j n2, dt n1 vbz xx dt j j n1, p-acp pn31 vbz dt j n1; pn31 vbz j cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vmd av-j vvi d dt j n2 pp-f dt ng1 n1, pn31 vhz vvn dt crd n2 pp-f d n1 p-acp po12 d n1 cc n1, av-j vhz vvn pno12 d j n2, r-crq pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32; (55) sermon (DIV2) 1505 Page 679
12394 in these things a Christian hath not such a liberty, but that he ought to obey the Ordinances, in these things a Christian hath not such a liberty, but that he ought to obey the Ordinances, p-acp d n2 dt njp vhz xx d dt n1, cc-acp cst pns31 vmd pc-acp vvi dt n2, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1505 Page 679
12395 and laws of men, so far as they respect the order and government of Nations and Kingdoms, and laws of men, so Far as they respect the order and government of nations and Kingdoms, cc n2 pp-f n2, av av-j c-acp pns32 vvb dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n2 cc n2, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1505 Page 679
12396 and that out of conscience to the Commandment of God, requiring such obedience to men in their Spheres, and that out of conscience to the Commandment of God, requiring such Obedience to men in their Spheres, cc cst av pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvg d n1 p-acp n2 p-acp po32 n2, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1505 Page 679
12397 and the capacities which God hath set them in. Secondly, Feed your Kids by the Shepherds Tents. and the capacities which God hath Set them in. Secondly, Feed your Kids by the Shepherd's Tents. cc dt n2 r-crq np1 vhz vvn pno32 p-acp. ord, vvb po22 n2 p-acp dt ng1 n2. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1505 Page 679
12398 Keep to the Ordinances, and Institutions of Christ, administred by those whom he hath set over his flock as Shepherds. That is the sense of that part of the direction, Keep to the Ordinances, and Institutions of christ, administered by those whom he hath Set over his flock as Shepherd's. That is the sense of that part of the direction, vvb p-acp dt n2, cc n2 pp-f np1, vvn p-acp d r-crq pns31 vhz vvn p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n2. cst vbz dt n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f dt n1, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1506 Page 680
12399 and by the way this sheweth us a necessity, and usefulness of a Gospel Ministry. It is the design of Jesuites, and Romish Priests to take you off from your Ministers. and by the Way this shows us a necessity, and usefulness of a Gospel Ministry. It is the Design of Jesuits, and Romish Priests to take you off from your Ministers. cc p-acp dt n1 d vvz pno12 dt n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1 n1. pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f np2, cc jp n2 pc-acp vvi pn22 a-acp p-acp po22 n2. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1506 Page 680
12483 she prayed him to let her know where he fed, where he made his Flock to rest at Noon. she prayed him to let her know where he fed, where he made his Flock to rest At Noon. pns31 vvd pno31 pc-acp vvi po31 vvb c-crq pns31 vvd, c-crq pns31 vvd po31 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp n1. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1515 Page 685
12400 The Socinian complaineth, that the world hath been a long time troubled with an idle sort of Persons called Ministers, Quakers, and other Enthusiasts, all sing the same Song, The Socinian Complaineth, that the world hath been a long time troubled with an idle sort of Persons called Ministers, Quakers, and other Enthusiasts, all sing the same Song, dt np1 vvz, cst dt n1 vhz vbn dt j n1 vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2 vvn n2, np1, cc j-jn n2, d vvb dt d n1, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1506 Page 680
12401 yet there is none of these but have their Heads, their Guides, and Teachers, only possibly some of them would have none who should wholly set themselves apart, yet there is none of these but have their Heads, their Guides, and Teachers, only possibly Some of them would have none who should wholly Set themselves apart, av pc-acp vbz pix pp-f d p-acp vhb po32 n2, po32 n2, cc n2, av-j av-j d pp-f pno32 vmd vhi pix r-crq vmd av-jn vvi px32 av, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1506 Page 680
12402 and give up themselves to this work, others would only bring you off the true Ministers of the Gospel, to put you under Idol Shepherds. Certain it is that the Shepherds mentioned in the Text are such as are sent by the great Shepherd, and give up themselves to this work, Others would only bring you off the true Ministers of the Gospel, to put you under Idol Shepherd's. Certain it is that the Shepherd's mentioned in the Text Are such as Are sent by the great Shepherd, cc vvb a-acp px32 p-acp d n1, n2-jn vmd av-j vvi pn22 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vvi pn22 p-acp n1 n2. j pn31 vbz d dt n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 vbr d c-acp vbr vvn p-acp dt j n1, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1506 Page 680
12403 and can truly derive from the Lord Jesus Christ. and can truly derive from the Lord jesus christ. cc vmb av-j vvi p-acp dt n1 np1 np1. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1506 Page 680
12404 Here is the question how shall we know which be the Shepherds tents, our reason will direct us not to give credit to those who only bear witness of themselves, Christ saith, John. 5. 31. If I bear witness of my self my witness is not true: Here is the question how shall we know which be the Shepherd's tents, our reason will Direct us not to give credit to those who only bear witness of themselves, christ Says, John. 5. 31. If I bear witness of my self my witness is not true: av vbz dt n1 c-crq vmb pns12 vvi r-crq vbb dt ng1 n2, po12 n1 vmb vvi pno12 xx pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp d r-crq av-j vvb n1 pp-f px32, np1 vvz, np1 crd crd cs pns11 vvb n1 pp-f po11 n1 po11 n1 vbz xx j: (55) sermon (DIV2) 1506 Page 680
12405 That is, if I alone bear witness of my self. That is, if I alone bear witness of my self. cst vbz, cs pns11 av-j vvb n1 pp-f po11 n1. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1506 Page 680
12406 Such a Testimony is also more to be suspected when it is arrogant, when men challenge to themselves to be alone the true Shepherds. But for your direction I shall lay down a few conclusions. Such a Testimony is also more to be suspected when it is arrogant, when men challenge to themselves to be alone the true Shepherd's. But for your direction I shall lay down a few conclusions. d dt n1 vbz av av-dc pc-acp vbi vvn c-crq pn31 vbz j, c-crq n2 vvb p-acp px32 pc-acp vbi av-j dt j n2. cc-acp p-acp po22 n1 pns11 vmb vvi a-acp dt d n2. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1506 Page 680
12407 1. It is both impossible for any to know them by their lineal succession from the Apostles, who were the first deputed by Christ to feed his flock, 1. It is both impossible for any to know them by their lineal succession from the Apostles, who were the First deputed by christ to feed his flock, crd pn31 vbz av-d j p-acp d pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp po32 j n1 p-acp dt n2, r-crq vbdr dt ord vvd p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1507 Page 680
12408 and needless to make such an inquiry for them. and needless to make such an inquiry for them. cc j pc-acp vvi d dt n1 p-acp pno32. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1507 Page 680
12409 The former assertion proveth the latter, for it is doubtless needless to look for what is impossible to be found. The former assertion Proves the latter, for it is doubtless needless to look for what is impossible to be found. dt j n1 vvz dt d, c-acp pn31 vbz av-j j pc-acp vvi p-acp r-crq vbz j pc-acp vbi vvn. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1507 Page 680
12410 This is the great thing which the Papists boast of, the great thing which they contend for, That those can be no true Ministers who are not ordained by Bishops in a lineal succession or a personal succession from the Apostles, This is the great thing which the Papists boast of, the great thing which they contend for, That those can be no true Ministers who Are not ordained by Bishops in a lineal succession or a personal succession from the Apostles, d vbz dt j n1 r-crq dt njp2 vvi pp-f, dt j n1 r-crq pns32 vvb p-acp, cst d vmb vbi dx j n2 r-crq vbr xx vvn p-acp n2 p-acp dt j n1 cc dt j n1 p-acp dt n2, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1507 Page 680
12411 & Rome hath only had such a succession, therefore the Shepherds Tents, are only to be found amongst them. & Room hath only had such a succession, Therefore the Shepherd's Tents, Are only to be found among them. cc vvi vhz av-j vhd d dt n1, av dt n2 n2, vbr av-j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno32. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1507 Page 680
12412 I am sorry to find any Protestants lisping this language of Ashdod; Protestant Divines in former ages have thought it enough to prove succession in Doctrine. The truth is a succession of Persons is a thing impossible to be proved, I am sorry to find any Protestants lisping this language of Ashdod; Protestant Divines in former ages have Thought it enough to prove succession in Doctrine. The truth is a succession of Persons is a thing impossible to be proved, pns11 vbm j pc-acp vvi d n2 vvg d n1 pp-f np1; n1 vvz p-acp j n2 vhb vvn pn31 av-d pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp n1. dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n2 vbz dt n1 j pc-acp vbi vvn, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1507 Page 680
12413 if we must own no Ministers, but such as can prove they are made so by Bishops, in a true succession from the Apostles, I am sure they must own none at all, if we must own no Ministers, but such as can prove they Are made so by Bishops, in a true succession from the Apostles, I am sure they must own none At all, cs pns12 vmb vvi dx n2, cc-acp d c-acp vmb vvi pns32 vbr vvn av p-acp n2, p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n2, pns11 vbm j pns32 vmb vvi pix p-acp d, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1507 Page 680
12414 for how is it possible think you that after near 1700 years, any Ministers should be able to prove such a succession. for how is it possible think you that After near 1700 Years, any Ministers should be able to prove such a succession. c-acp c-crq vbz pn31 j vvi pn22 d p-acp av-j crd n2, d n2 vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi d dt n1. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1507 Page 681
12415 All the Issue of this contest must be either to bring us all again to Rome, which indeed vainly boasteth of such a succession, All the Issue of this contest must be either to bring us all again to Room, which indeed vainly boasts of such a succession, av-d dt n1 pp-f d vvi vmb vbi av-d pc-acp vvi pno12 d av p-acp vvi, r-crq av av-j vvz pp-f d dt n1, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1507 Page 681
12416 or else to Atheism, to the owning of no true Ministry at all, and consequently to no Ordinances. Nor is any such inquiry necessary, or Else to Atheism, to the owning of no true Ministry At all, and consequently to no Ordinances. Nor is any such inquiry necessary, cc av p-acp n1, p-acp dt vvg pp-f dx j n1 p-acp d, cc av-j p-acp dx n2. ccx vbz d d n1 j, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1507 Page 681
12417 for certainly Christ hath clothed his Church with a power to restore his institutions if they were lost, for Certainly christ hath clothed his Church with a power to restore his institutions if they were lost, c-acp av-j np1 vhz vvn po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n2 cs pns32 vbdr vvn, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1507 Page 681
12418 or the exercise of them for any space of time were interrupted. 2. Secondly, The true Shepherds are to be known by their mission. or the exercise of them for any Molle of time were interrupted. 2. Secondly, The true Shepherd's Are to be known by their mission. cc dt n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 vbdr vvn. crd ord, dt j n2 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po32 n1. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1507 Page 681
12419 Christ is agreed to be the true Shepherd, the principal Shepherd. All true Under-Shepherds must have their mission from him. christ is agreed to be the true Shepherd, the principal Shepherd. All true Under-Shepherds must have their mission from him. np1 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi dt j n1, dt j-jn n1. d j n2 vmb vhi po32 n1 p-acp pno31. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1508 Page 681
12420 He certainly sendeth none but, 1. Such as are by him fitted and qualified for all parts of their work. He Certainly sends none but, 1. Such as Are by him fitted and qualified for all parts of their work. pns31 av-j vvz pi p-acp, crd d c-acp vbr p-acp pno31 vvn cc vvn p-acp d n2 pp-f po32 n1. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1508 Page 681
12421 2. Such as are disposed, & inclined to their work. Consider but what the work of the Shepherd is, viz. to seed the flock of Christ, to watch over them, &c. And this is one way for you to know Christs Shepherds, they are by him qualified for their work with gifts and abilities to pray, 2. Such as Are disposed, & inclined to their work. Consider but what the work of the Shepherd is, viz. to seed the flock of christ, to watch over them, etc. And this is one Way for you to know Christ Shepherd's, they Are by him qualified for their work with Gifts and abilities to pray, crd d c-acp vbr vvn, cc vvn p-acp po32 n1. vvb p-acp r-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz, n1 p-acp n1 dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp vvb p-acp pno32, av cc d vbz crd n1 p-acp pn22 pc-acp vvi npg1 n2, pns32 vbr p-acp pno31 vvd p-acp po32 n1 p-acp n2 cc n2 pc-acp vvi, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1508 Page 681
12422 and Preach, to open, and to apply the Scriptures, they are also by him inclined and disposed to it, desiring the Office of a Bishop, and to give up themselves to it. and Preach, to open, and to apply the Scriptures, they Are also by him inclined and disposed to it, desiring the Office of a Bishop, and to give up themselves to it. cc vvb, pc-acp vvi, cc pc-acp vvi dt n2, pns32 vbr av p-acp pno31 vvn cc vvn p-acp pn31, vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc pc-acp vvi a-acp px32 p-acp pn31. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1508 Page 681
12423 Where this is found, there's Christs Mission. They are also called by the Church, proved, set apart to the work by fasting and Prayer, but this is onely their external mission. Where this is found, there's Christ Mission. They Are also called by the Church, proved, Set apart to the work by fasting and Prayer, but this is only their external mission. c-crq d vbz vvn, pc-acp|vbz npg1 n1. pns32 vbr av vvn p-acp dt n1, vvd, vvd av p-acp dt n1 p-acp vvg cc n1, p-acp d vbz av-j po32 j n1. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1508 Page 681
12424 A Church may be so corrupted as to send out men who were never sent of Christ, A Church may be so corrupted as to send out men who were never sent of christ, dt n1 vmb vbi av vvn a-acp pc-acp vvi av n2 r-crq vbdr av-x vvn pp-f np1, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1508 Page 681
12425 neither having any internal qualifications to fit them for it, nor any inclinations, and heart unto it, only desiring to be put into the Priests Office for a morsel of bread. No good Christian can judg these Christs Shepherds, for though he hath given a power to his Church to send out Ministers, neither having any internal qualifications to fit them for it, nor any inclinations, and heart unto it, only desiring to be put into the Priests Office for a morsel of bred. No good Christian can judge these Christ Shepherd's, for though he hath given a power to his Church to send out Ministers, av-dx vhg av-d j n2 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp pn31, ccx d n2, cc n1 p-acp pn31, av-j vvg pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt ng1 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. dx j njp vmb n1 d npg1 n2, c-acp cs pns31 vhz vvn dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi av n2, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1508 Page 681
12426 yet they are limited to such as are able and faithful, nor ought any to be look'd upon as a true Shepherd or Minister of Christ, who apparently hath no inward qualifications for the work of the Ministry nor any heart faithfully to discharge it. yet they Are limited to such as Are able and faithful, nor ought any to be looked upon as a true Shepherd or Minister of christ, who apparently hath no inward qualifications for the work of the Ministry nor any heart faithfully to discharge it. av pns32 vbr vvn p-acp d c-acp vbr j cc j, ccx vmd d pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, r-crq av-j vhz dx j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 ccx d n1 av-j pc-acp vvi pn31. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1508 Page 681
12427 3. Thirdly, You shall know them by their Doctrine, Gal. 1. 8. Though we or an Angel from Heaven Preach any other Gospel unto you, 3. Thirdly, You shall know them by their Doctrine, Gal. 1. 8. Though we or an Angel from Heaven Preach any other Gospel unto you, crd ord, pn22 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n1, np1 crd crd cs pns12 cc dt n1 p-acp n1 vvb d j-jn n1 p-acp pn22, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1509 Page 681
12428 then that which we have Preached unto you, let him be accursed, v. 9. As we said before so now I say again, then that which we have Preached unto you, let him be accursed, v. 9. As we said before so now I say again, cs d r-crq pns12 vhb vvn p-acp pn22, vvb pno31 vbi vvn, n1 crd c-acp pns12 vvd a-acp av av pns11 vvb av, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1509 Page 681
12429 If any man Preach any other Gospel unto you, then that you have received, let him be accursed. If any man Preach any other Gospel unto you, then that you have received, let him be accursed. cs d n1 vvb d j-jn n1 p-acp pn22, cs cst pn22 vhb vvn, vvb pno31 vbi vvn. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1509 Page 681
12430 He that is accursed, or to be accursed, is none of those Shepherds, by whose Tents Christians are to feed their Souls, He that is accursed, or to be accursed, is none of those Shepherd's, by whose Tents Christians Are to feed their Souls, pns31 cst vbz vvn, cc pc-acp vbi vvn, vbz pix pp-f d n2, p-acp rg-crq n2 np1 vbr pc-acp vvi po32 n2, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1509 Page 682
12432 or other then that, is accursed, and by the Judgment of the Apostles to be accounted accursed; such a one therefore, can be no such Person as Christians are bound to hear, or other then that, is accursed, and by the Judgement of the Apostles to be accounted accursed; such a one Therefore, can be no such Person as Christians Are bound to hear, cc j-jn av cst, vbz vvn, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pc-acp vbi vvn vvn; d dt pi av, vmb vbi dx d n1 p-acp np1 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1509 Page 682
12433 or to feed their Souls by their Tents. or to feed their Souls by their Tents. cc pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp po32 n2. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1509 Page 682
12434 But you will say, what if they be not declared so or adjudged so, by the Church. But you will say, what if they be not declared so or adjudged so, by the Church. p-acp pn22 vmb vvi, r-crq cs pns32 vbb xx vvn av cc vvn av, p-acp dt n1. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1509 Page 682
12435 This is the Churches sin and neglect of their duty. This is the Churches since and neglect of their duty. d vbz dt ng1 n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n1. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1509 Page 682
12436 The Church by its judgments cannot make one hair of truth white or black, she is only to declare and adjudg that to be the Doctrine of Christ which is so: The Church by its Judgments cannot make one hair of truth white or black, she is only to declare and adjudge that to be the Doctrine of christ which is so: dt n1 p-acp po31 n2 vmbx vvi crd n1 pp-f n1 j-jn cc j-jn, pns31 vbz av-j pc-acp vvi cc vvi cst pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vbz av: (55) sermon (DIV2) 1509 Page 682
12437 And to declare and adjudg that which is not so to be what it is. If the Church will neglect her duty I am not to neglect mine. And to declare and adjudge that which is not so to be what it is. If the Church will neglect her duty I am not to neglect mine. cc pc-acp vvi cc vvi d r-crq vbz xx av pc-acp vbi r-crq pn31 vbz. cs dt n1 vmb vvi po31 n1 pns11 vbm xx pc-acp vvi png11. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1509 Page 682
12438 If the Major part of the Church be so corrupted, that they will call evil good, If the Major part of the Church be so corrupted, that they will call evil good, cs dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 vbb av vvn, cst pns32 vmb vvi j-jn j, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1509 Page 682
12439 and good evil, determine Error to be truth, and truth to be Error, their Error cannot conclude me. and good evil, determine Error to be truth, and truth to be Error, their Error cannot conclude me. cc j n-jn, vvb n1 pc-acp vbi n1, cc n1 pc-acp vbi n1, po32 n1 vmbx vvi pno11. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1509 Page 682
12440 If it could, we had long since been Arrians, and in later times been Papists. Protestants have therefore rightly determined that every true Christian hath a judgment of discretion in this case. If it could, we had long since been Arians, and in later times been Papists. Protestants have Therefore rightly determined that every true Christian hath a judgement of discretion in this case. cs pn31 vmd, pns12 vhd av-j a-acp vbn n2-jn, cc p-acp jc n2 vbi njp2. n2 vhb av av-jn vvn cst d j njp vhz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n1. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1509 Page 682
12441 The sole judgment of truth & Error is in Christ and his Word. The sole judgement of truth & Error is in christ and his Word. dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vbz p-acp np1 cc po31 n1. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1509 Page 682
12442 A declarative judgment is in the Church, but a judgment of discretion, so far as to guide a Christians particular practice, is in every Christian, who is to prove all things, and to hold fast that only which is good. A declarative judgement is in the Church, but a judgement of discretion, so Far as to guide a Christians particular practice, is in every Christian, who is to prove all things, and to hold fast that only which is good. dt j n1 vbz p-acp dt n1, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, av av-j c-acp pc-acp vvi dt njpg2 j n1, vbz p-acp d njp, r-crq vbz p-acp vvb d n2, cc pc-acp vvi av-j cst j r-crq vbz j. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1509 Page 682
12443 I cannot, I ought not to feed my Soul by the Tents of those Shepherds, who bring me other Doctrine then what they can prove from the Word of God. I cannot, I ought not to feed my Soul by the Tents of those Shepherd's, who bring me other Doctrine then what they can prove from the Word of God. pns11 vmbx, pns11 vmd xx pc-acp vvi po11 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n2, r-crq vvb pno11 j-jn n1 av r-crq pns32 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1509 Page 682
12444 If the Church will suffer such, I am not bound by their sins. If the Church will suffer such, I am not bound by their Sins. cs dt n1 vmb vvi d, pns11 vbm xx vvn p-acp po32 n2. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1509 Page 682
12445 Gods Pastors feed his People with wisdom and understanding, Jer. 3. 15. Not with meet high-swelling Words of vanity, much less with lies and Erronious Doctrine contrary to Christs and the Apostles Doctrine. God's Pastors feed his People with Wisdom and understanding, Jer. 3. 15. Not with meet high-swelling Words of vanity, much less with lies and Erroneous Doctrine contrary to Christ and the Apostles Doctrine. npg1 ng1 vvi po31 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, np1 crd crd xx p-acp vvi j n2 pp-f n1, av-d av-dc p-acp n2 cc j n1 j-jn p-acp npg1 cc dt n2 n1. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1509 Page 682
12446 4. Fourthly, Christ tells us that to the true Shepherd, the Porter openeth, John 10. v. 3. And the Sheep hear his voice. God opens the hearts of his People to such as are his Shepherds. The Apostle tells the Corinthians, they were the seal of his Apostleships, 1 Cor. 9. 2. And again, 2 Cor. 3. 2, 3. Ye are our Epistle, Written in our hearts, 4. Fourthly, christ tells us that to the true Shepherd, the Porter Openeth, John 10. v. 3. And the Sheep hear his voice. God Opens the hearts of his People to such as Are his Shepherd's. The Apostle tells the Corinthians, they were the seal of his Apostleships, 1 Cor. 9. 2. And again, 2 Cor. 3. 2, 3. You Are our Epistle, Written in our hearts, crd ord, np1 vvz pno12 d p-acp dt j n1, dt n1 vvz, np1 crd n1 crd cc dt n1 vvi po31 n1. np1 vvz dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp d c-acp vbr po31 n2. dt n1 vvz dt np1, pns32 vbdr dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, crd np1 crd crd cc av, crd np1 crd crd, crd pn22 vbr po12 n1, vvn p-acp po12 n2, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1510 Page 682
12447 and known, and read of all men, for as much as you are manifestly declared to be the Epistle of Christ Ministered by us, Written, not with Ink, and known, and read of all men, for as much as you Are manifestly declared to be the Epistle of christ Ministered by us, Written, not with Ink, cc vvn, cc vvn pp-f d n2, c-acp c-acp d c-acp pn22 vbr av-j vvn pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp pno12, vvn, xx p-acp n1, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1510 Page 682
12448 but with the Spirit of the living God, not in tables of stone, but in the fleshly tables of the heart. but with the Spirit of the living God, not in tables of stone, but in the fleshly tables of the heart. cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvg np1, xx p-acp n2 pp-f n1, cc-acp p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n1. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1510 Page 682
12449 God hath sealed the ministry of those Ministersto be from him, whose ministry he hath blessed, by opening the hearts of People to it, and by it; God hath sealed the Ministry of those Ministersto be from him, whose Ministry he hath blessed, by opening the hearts of People to it, and by it; np1 vhz vvn dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbb p-acp pno31, rg-crq n1 pns31 vhz vvn, p-acp vvg dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp pn31, cc p-acp pn31; (55) sermon (DIV2) 1510 Page 683
12450 there needs no further evidence, this is a sufficient letter of recommendation of them to all that own the name of Christ. there needs no further evidence, this is a sufficient Letter of recommendation of them to all that own the name of christ. pc-acp vvz dx jc n1, d vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp d cst d dt n1 pp-f np1. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1510 Page 683
12451 I speak not here for that insignificant conversion of men to an opinion, without a turning of their heart from sin unto God, I speak not Here for that insignificant conversion of men to an opinion, without a turning of their heart from since unto God, pns11 vvb xx av p-acp cst j n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po32 n1 p-acp n1 p-acp np1, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1510 Page 683
12452 but of the real conversion or change of mens hearts. but of the real conversion or change of men's hearts. cc-acp pp-f dt j n1 cc vvb pp-f ng2 n2. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1510 Page 683
12453 This is a proof Sirs, of true Shepherds a proof of a true ministry, 2 Cor: 13. 3. I will never question the truth of that mans ministry, with whose ministry I see God going along. This is a proof Sirs, of true Shepherd's a proof of a true Ministry, 2 Cor: 13. 3. I will never question the truth of that men Ministry, with whose Ministry I see God going along. d vbz dt n1 n2, pp-f j n2 dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, crd fw-la: crd crd pns11 vmb av-x vvi dt n1 pp-f d ng1 n1, p-acp rg-crq n1 pns11 vvb np1 vvg a-acp. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1510 Page 683
12454 So that their ministry opens the Eyes of the blind, and turns men from darkness to light, So that their Ministry Opens the Eyes of the blind, and turns men from darkness to Light, av cst po32 n1 vvz dt n2 pp-f dt j, cc vvz n2 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1510 Page 683
12455 and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and an inheritance amongst them that are Sanctified. and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of Sins, and an inheritance among them that Are Sanctified. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1, cst pns32 vmb vvi n1 pp-f n2, cc dt n1 p-acp pno32 cst vbr vvn. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1510 Page 683
12456 Which were the ends for which God sent out Paul, Acts 26. 18. Let such men as these be ordained by whom they will, Bishops or Presbyters, or only sent out by the Church, let them be ordained by what Rites and in what manner they will, it is plain they are Christs Shepherds. Which were the ends for which God sent out Paul, Acts 26. 18. Let such men as these be ordained by whom they will, Bishops or Presbyters, or only sent out by the Church, let them be ordained by what Rites and in what manner they will, it is plain they Are Christ Shepherd's. q-crq vbdr dt n2 p-acp r-crq np1 vvd av np1, n2 crd crd vvb d n2 c-acp d vbb vvn p-acp ro-crq pns32 vmb, n2 cc n2, cc av-j vvd av p-acp dt n1, vvb pno32 vbi vvn p-acp r-crq n2 cc p-acp r-crq n1 pns32 vmb, pn31 vbz j pns32 vbr npg1 n2. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1510 Page 683
12457 Let there have been defects in their entrance, and admission by the Church into the ministry. Let there have been defects in their Entrance, and admission by the Church into the Ministry. vvb pc-acp vhi vbn n2 p-acp po32 n1, cc n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1510 Page 683
12458 God hath now sealed their ministry, all defects are taken away. God hath now sealed their Ministry, all defects Are taken away. np1 vhz av vvn po32 n1, d n2 vbr vvn av. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1510 Page 683
12459 5. Our Saviour hath given us another note of a true Shepherd, John 10. 4. When he putteth forth his Sheep he goeth before them, he doth not only lead them by his voice but by his feet. 5. Our Saviour hath given us Another note of a true Shepherd, John 10. 4. When he putteth forth his Sheep he Goes before them, he does not only led them by his voice but by his feet. crd po12 n1 vhz vvn pno12 j-jn n1 pp-f dt j n1, np1 crd crd c-crq pns31 vvz av po31 n1 pns31 vvz p-acp pno32, pns31 vdz xx av-j vvi pno32 p-acp po31 n1 cc-acp p-acp po31 n2. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1511 Page 683
12460 I shall never believe that Christ sent an open Drunkard to persuade men not to be drunk with wine wherein is excess, nor a Scandalous and unclean Person to tell men that Whoremongers and Adulterers God will judge. I shall never believe that christ sent an open Drunkard to persuade men not to be drunk with wine wherein is excess, nor a Scandalous and unclean Person to tell men that Whoremongers and Adulterers God will judge. pns11 vmb av-x vvi cst np1 vvd dt j n1 pc-acp vvi n2 xx p-acp vbb vvn p-acp n1 c-crq vbz n1, ccx dt j cc j n1 pc-acp vvi n2 cst n2 cc n2 np1 vmb vvi. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1511 Page 683
12461 Nor a profane Swearer to Preach to men, Swear not at all. Christ indeed did send out Judas, but he was under no Scandalous Character till he betrayed his Master. Nor a profane Swearer to Preach to men, Swear not At all. christ indeed did send out Judas, but he was under no Scandalous Character till he betrayed his Master. ccx dt j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n2, vvb xx p-acp d. np1 av vdd vvi av np1, p-acp pns31 vbds p-acp dx j n1 c-acp pns31 vvd po31 n1. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1511 Page 683
12462 A secret Hypocrite, whom we do not discern may be judged by us sent of Christ. But a Scandalous profane Person cannot. A secret Hypocrite, whom we do not discern may be judged by us sent of christ. But a Scandalous profane Person cannot. dt j-jn n1, r-crq pns12 vdb xx vvi np1 vbi vvn p-acp pno12 n1 pp-f np1. p-acp dt j j n1 vmbx. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1511 Page 683
12463 The Church ought to cast out such unsavoury salt; if she neglects her duty, I ought not to neglect mine: The Church ought to cast out such unsavoury salt; if she neglects her duty, I ought not to neglect mine: dt n1 vmd pc-acp vvi av d j n1; cs pns31 vvz po31 n1, pns11 vmd xx pc-acp vvi png11: (55) sermon (DIV2) 1511 Page 683
12464 I am bound to feed by no such Shepherds Tents. I am bound to feed by no such Shepherd's Tents. pns11 vbm vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dx d ng1 n2. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1511 Page 683
12465 6. The true Shepherds of Christ will not traduce, and revile one another, the false Apostles traduced Paul to the Corinthians, as an hireling, 6. The true Shepherd's of christ will not traduce, and revile one Another, the false Apostles traduced Paul to the Corinthians, as an hireling, crd dt j n2 pp-f np1 vmb xx vvi, cc vvi pi j-jn, dt j n2 vvn np1 p-acp dt np1, p-acp dt n1, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1512 Page 683
12466 and a weak man, &c. you read not that Paul and Peter, &c. ever did so, there was some hot Contests betwixt Paul and Barnabas, and Paul and Peter, but they never ended in revilings, and a weak man, etc. you read not that Paul and Peter, etc. ever did so, there was Some hight Contests betwixt Paul and Barnabas, and Paul and Peter, but they never ended in revilings, cc dt j n1, av pn22 vvb xx d np1 cc np1, av av vdd av, pc-acp vbds d j n2 p-acp np1 cc np1, cc np1 cc np1, p-acp pns32 av-x vvd p-acp n2-vvg, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1512 Page 684
12467 and seeking of a proof of Christ one in another. and seeking of a proof of christ one in Another. cc vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 crd p-acp n-jn. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1512 Page 684
12468 In short, if you see any Ministers who are able to Pray and Preach, and faithful in doing it, and who in Preaching mind the Souls of the People, In short, if you see any Ministers who Are able to Pray and Preach, and faithful in doing it, and who in Preaching mind the Souls of the People, p-acp j, cs pn22 vvb d n2 r-crq vbr j p-acp vvb cc vvb, cc j p-acp vdg pn31, cc r-crq p-acp vvg n1 dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1512 Page 684
12469 and feed them not with the air of a few fine Words: Nor with rotten, and corrupt Doctrines. and feed them not with the air of a few fine Words: Nor with rotten, and corrupt Doctrines. cc vvi pno32 xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt d j n2: ccx p-acp vvn, cc j n2. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1512 Page 684
12470 Any whom the Lord owneth, making them blessed instruments to turn Souls to God, any who walk before their flock, who live up to what they Preach in all holiness of life, conclude these are the Shepherds Tents by which Christ hath commanded you to feed, Any whom the Lord owneth, making them blessed Instruments to turn Souls to God, any who walk before their flock, who live up to what they Preach in all holiness of life, conclude these Are the Shepherd's Tents by which christ hath commanded you to feed, d r-crq dt n1 vvz, vvg pno32 j-vvn n2 pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp np1, d r-crq vvb p-acp po32 n1, r-crq vvb a-acp p-acp r-crq pns32 vvb p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, vvb d vbr dt ng1 n2 p-acp r-crq np1 vhz vvn pn22 pc-acp vvi, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1512 Page 684
12471 if you would have any communion with him. if you would have any communion with him. cs pn22 vmd vhi d n1 p-acp pno31. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1512 Page 684
12472 Regard not what Romish Priests say, that they have no Apostolical Succession; no what Enthusiasts say, that they are wirelings, therefore none of Christs Shepherds. He is no hireling that receiveth wages, Regard not what Romish Priests say, that they have no Apostolical Succession; not what Enthusiasts say, that they Are wirelings, Therefore none of Christ Shepherd's. He is no hireling that receives wages, n1 xx r-crq np1 n2 vvb, cst pns32 vhb dx j n1; xx r-crq vvz vvb, cst pns32 vbr n2, av pix pp-f npg1 n2. pns31 vbz dx n1 cst vvz n2, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1512 Page 684
12473 for the labourer is by God determined worthy of his hire. He is an hireling in the sense of Christ, John 10. that regards not the Souls of People, for the labourer is by God determined worthy of his hire. He is an hireling in the sense of christ, John 10. that regards not the Souls of People, c-acp dt n1 vbz p-acp np1 vvd j pp-f po31 n1. pns31 vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd cst vvz xx dt n2 pp-f n1, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1512 Page 684
12474 and looks at nothing but his hire. I shall only press your feeding by the Shepherds Tents, and looks At nothing but his hire. I shall only press your feeding by the Shepherd's Tents, cc vvz p-acp pix cc-acp po31 n1. pns11 vmb av-j vvi po22 n-vvg p-acp dt ng1 n2, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1512 Page 684
12475 1. From the former advantages you have had from your Souls feeding there. 1. From the former advantages you have had from your Souls feeding there. crd p-acp dt j n2 pn22 vhb vhn p-acp po22 n2 vvg a-acp. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1513 Page 684
12476 I shall allude to that of the Apostle, Galat. 3. 2, 3. This only would I know of you, were not you converted from sin unto God by the Ministers of Christ, by such Shepherds, I shall allude to that of the Apostle, Galatians 3. 2, 3. This only would I know of you, were not you converted from since unto God by the Ministers of christ, by such Shepherd's, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp d pp-f dt n1, np1 crd crd, crd np1 av-j vmd pns11 vvi pp-f pn22, vbdr xx pn22 vvn p-acp n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, p-acp d n2, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1513 Page 684
12477 as I have been describing to you? Were your hearts first changed, by those that declaim against Ministers and Ordinances, &c. 2. Consider the moful Examples of those who have cast off the Ministry and Ordinances of God. as I have been describing to you? Were your hearts First changed, by those that declaim against Ministers and Ordinances, etc. 2. Consider the moful Examples of those who have cast off the Ministry and Ordinances of God. c-acp pns11 vhb vbn vvg p-acp pn22? np1 po22 n2 ord vvn, p-acp d cst vvi p-acp n2 cc n2, av crd np1 dt j n2 pp-f d r-crq vhb vvn a-acp dt n1 cc n2 pp-f np1. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1513 Page 684
12478 What horrors have filled the Souls of some? What stupid blindness have others fallen into? How many of them are delivered up by God to strong delusions to believe lies, What horrors have filled the Souls of Some? What stupid blindness have Others fallen into? How many of them Are Delivered up by God to strong delusions to believe lies, q-crq n2 vhb vvn dt n2 pp-f d? q-crq j n1 vhb ng2-jn vvn p-acp? q-crq d pp-f pno32 vbr vvn a-acp p-acp np1 p-acp j n2 pc-acp vvi n2, (55) sermon (DIV2) 1514 Page 684
12479 or to a loosness of life and conversation, to commit iniquity with greediness, and that without any apparent sense or feeling. or to a looseness of life and Conversation, to commit iniquity with greediness, and that without any apparent sense or feeling. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp n1, cc cst p-acp d j n1 cc n1. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1514 Page 684
12480 I could give you several, strange instances, but I shall rather chuse to leave you to be informed by your own Observation. I could give you several, strange instances, but I shall rather choose to leave you to be informed by your own Observation. pns11 vmd vvi pn22 j, j n2, cc-acp pns11 vmb av-c vvi pc-acp vvi pn22 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po22 d n1. (55) sermon (DIV2) 1514 Page 684
12481 Sermon XLVII. Canticles 1. 9. I have compared thee (O my Love!) to a company of Horses in Pharaoh 's Chariots. Sermon XLVII. Canticles 1. 9. I have compared thee (Oh my Love!) to a company of Horses in Pharaoh is Chariots. n1 crd. n2 crd crd pns11 vhb vvn pno21 (uh po11 n1!) p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp np1 vbz n2. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1514 Page 685
12482 I Have done with the Answer of the blessed Lover to his Spouse's Petition; I Have done with the Answer of the blessed Lover to his Spouse's Petition; pns11 vhb vdn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n1 p-acp po31 ng1 vvb; (56) sermon (DIV2) 1515 Page 685
12484 How in her state and circumstances of Affliction she might enjoy the fullest and sweetest communion with him. How in her state and Circumstances of Affliction she might enjoy the Fullest and Sweetest communion with him. c-crq p-acp po31 n1 cc n2 pp-f n1 pns31 vmd vvi dt js cc js n1 p-acp pno31. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1515 Page 685
12485 He hath directed her to go her way by the footsteps of the Flock, to feed her Kids by the Shepherds Tents. He hath directed her to go her Way by the footsteps of the Flock, to feed her Kids by the Shepherd's Tents. pns31 vhz vvn pno31 p-acp vvb po31 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt vvb, p-acp vvb po31 n2 p-acp dt ng1 n2. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1515 Page 685
12486 But he hath not finished his Discourse. But he hath not finished his Discourse. p-acp pns31 vhz xx vvn po31 n1. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1515 Page 685
12487 'Tis seldom that Christ in his Answers to his Peoples Prayers, giveth them strict and bare measure; It's seldom that christ in his Answers to his Peoples Prayers, gives them strict and bore measure; pn31|vbz av cst np1 p-acp po31 n2 p-acp po31 ng1 n2, vvz pno32 j cc j n1; (56) sermon (DIV2) 1515 Page 685
12488 it is ordinarily pressed down, and running over. He goes on, it is ordinarily pressed down, and running over. He Goes on, pn31 vbz av-j vvd a-acp, cc vvg a-acp. pns31 vvz a-acp, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1515 Page 685
12489 I have compared thee (O my Love!) to a company of Horses in Pharaoh 's Chariots. Upon a view of other Translations, I find little or no difference; I have compared thee (Oh my Love!) to a company of Horses in Pharaoh is Chariots. Upon a view of other Translations, I find little or no difference; pns11 vhb vvn pno21 (uh po11 n1!) p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp np1 vbz n2. p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn n2, pns11 vvb j cc dx n1; (56) sermon (DIV2) 1516 Page 685
12490 what is, is mostly about terms. The word which we translate Love, the LXX translate NONLATINALPHABET, My Neighbour; others, My Kinswoman. The word which we translate a company of Horses, the LXX, and those who follow them (the Syriack and Arabick) translate my Mare. Pagnine, Montanus, the Vulgar Latine, and our Translation read it, a company, or my company of Horses. We will shortly inquire the sense of those two terms. what is, is mostly about terms. The word which we translate Love, the LXX translate, My Neighbour; Others, My Kinswoman. The word which we translate a company of Horses, the LXX, and those who follow them (the Syriac and Arabic) translate my Mare. Pagnine, Montanus, the vulgar Latin, and our translation read it, a company, or my company of Horses. We will shortly inquire the sense of those two terms. q-crq vbz, vbz j p-acp n2. dt n1 r-crq pns12 vvb vvi, dt crd vvb, po11 n1; n2-jn, po11 n1. dt n1 r-crq pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f n2, dt crd, cc d r-crq vvb pno32 (dt np1 cc jp) vvb po11 n1. np1, np1, dt j jp, cc po12 n1 vvb pn31, dt n1, cc po11 n1 pp-f n2. pns12 vmb av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f d crd n2. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1516 Page 685
12491 The first word which we translate My Love, cometh from the Hebrew root NONLATINALPHABET which in its primary signification, signifieth to feed as a Shepherd feedeth his Flock. The First word which we translate My Love, comes from the Hebrew root which in its primary signification, signifies to feed as a Shepherd feeds his Flock. dt ord n1 r-crq pns12 vvb po11 n1, vvz p-acp dt njp n1 r-crq p-acp po31 j n1, vvz p-acp vvb p-acp dt n1 vvz po31 vvb. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1516 Page 685
12492 In a secondary sense it signifieth, To associate, to shew ones self a companion to another, or a friend, because Shepherds use to associate together; In a secondary sense it signifies, To associate, to show ones self a Companion to Another, or a friend, Because Shepherd's use to associate together; p-acp dt j n1 pn31 vvz, pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vvi pig n1 dt n1 p-acp j-jn, cc dt n1, c-acp n2 vvb pc-acp vvi av; (56) sermon (DIV2) 1516 Page 685
12493 thence NONLATINALPHABET which is a Substantive in the Feminine Form, used both in this verse, and again, v. 15. chap. 4 1, 7. ch. 2. 2. 10. 13. ch. 5. 2. signifieth one who doth intimately associate him or her self with another, thence which is a Substantive in the Faemin From, used both in this verse, and again, v. 15. chap. 4 1, 7. changed. 2. 2. 10. 13. changed. 5. 2. signifies one who does intimately associate him or her self with Another, av r-crq vbz dt j-jn p-acp dt j n1, vvd d p-acp d n1, cc av, n1 crd n1 crd crd, crd vvn. crd crd crd crd vvn. crd crd vvz pi r-crq vdz av-j vvi pno31 cc po31 n1 p-acp j-jn, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1516 Page 685
12494 so may be translated by, My Friends, my Love, or My Companions or any other term of like signification. It is not material which. so may be translated by, My Friends, my Love, or My Sodales or any other term of like signification. It is not material which. av vmb vbi vvn p-acp, po11 n2, po11 n1, cc po11 n2 cc d j-jn n1 pp-f j n1. pn31 vbz xx j-jn r-crq. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1516 Page 686
12495 For the other term NONLATINALPHABET, the question is, Whether it should be translated My Mare, or my company of Horses, the Original word NONLATINALPHABET, signifieth an Horse; For the other term, the question is, Whither it should be translated My Mare, or my company of Horses, the Original word, signifies an Horse; p-acp dt j-jn n1, dt n1 vbz, cs pn31 vmd vbi vvn po11 n1, cc po11 n1 pp-f n2, dt j-jn n1, vvz dt n1; (56) sermon (DIV2) 1517 Page 686
12496 thence cometh NONLATINALPHABET, in the Feminine Form, which is the word used here. thence comes, in the Faemin From, which is the word used Here. av vvz, p-acp dt j n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 vvd av. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1517 Page 686
12497 I think that in the Feminine Form, it is only used in this Text, so that it is difficult to determine which is the truest Translation, My Mare, or My Horse, or My company of Horses, or a Mare, I think that in the Faemin From, it is only used in this Text, so that it is difficult to determine which is the Truest translation, My Mare, or My Horse, or My company of Horses, or a Mare, pns11 vvb cst p-acp dt j n1, pn31 vbz av-j vvn p-acp d n1, av cst pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi r-crq vbz dt js n1, po11 n1, cc po11 n1, cc po11 n1 pp-f n2, cc dt n1, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1517 Page 686
12498 an Horse, a company of Horses, NONLATINALPHABET, is often used, to signifie a single Horse, Psal. 32. 9. A company of Horses, Exod. 14. 9. It is also as hard to determine whether it should be read, My company of Horses, or a company; an Horse, a company of Horses,, is often used, to signify a single Horse, Psalm 32. 9. A company of Horses, Exod 14. 9. It is also as hard to determine whither it should be read, My company of Horses, or a company; dt n1, dt n1 pp-f n2,, vbz av vvn, pc-acp vvi dt j n1, np1 crd crd dt n1 pp-f n2, np1 crd crd pn31 vbz av p-acp j pc-acp vvi cs pn31 vmd vbi vvn, po11 n1 pp-f n2, cc dt n1; (56) sermon (DIV2) 1517 Page 686
12499 for though the Affix often hath the force of the Pronoun of the first Person, yet it is sometimes added Paragogically; for though the Affix often hath the force of the Pronoun of the First Person, yet it is sometime added Paragogically; c-acp cs dt vvb av vhz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt ord n1, av pn31 vbz av vvn av-j; (56) sermon (DIV2) 1517 Page 686
12500 so Pagnine and Mercer determine it here, and justifie it from the like usage of it, Lam. 1. 1. Isa. 1. 21. Besides that, the following words, in Pharaoh 's Chariots, would make one think it should not be translated My Company, but A Company. In the words is, 1. A very amicable Compellation; My Friend, My Love, My Associate. 2. A Comparison; where is, 1. The Person comparing, I have likened. 2. The Person compared, thee. 3. The Thing to which she is compared, Horses, A company of Horses in Pharaoh 's Chariots. The Text affords us two Propositions. so Pagnine and Mercer determine it Here, and justify it from the like usage of it, Lam. 1. 1. Isaiah 1. 21. Beside that, the following words, in Pharaoh is Chariots, would make one think it should not be translated My Company, but A Company. In the words is, 1. A very amicable Compellation; My Friend, My Love, My Associate. 2. A Comparison; where is, 1. The Person comparing, I have likened. 2. The Person compared, thee. 3. The Thing to which she is compared, Horses, A company of Horses in Pharaoh is Chariots. The Text affords us two Propositions. av j cc n1 vvb pn31 av, cc vvi pn31 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pn31, np1 crd crd np1 crd crd p-acp d, dt j-vvg n2, p-acp np1 vbz n2, vmd vvi crd vvb pn31 vmd xx vbi vvn po11 n1, p-acp dt n1. p-acp dt n2 vbz, crd dt j j n1; po11 n1, po11 n1, po11 n1. crd dt n1; c-crq vbz, crd dt n1 vvg, pns11 vhb vvn. crd dt n1 vvn, pno21. crd dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vbz vvn, n2, dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp np1 vbz n2. dt n1 vvz pno12 crd n2. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1517 Page 686
12501 1 Prop. The Believing Soul is Christ's Associate, or Companion, his intimate Friend. 1 Prop. The Believing Soul is Christ's Associate, or Companion, his intimate Friend. vvn np1 dt j-vvg n1 vbz npg1 n1, cc n1, po31 j n1. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1518 Page 686
12502 2 Prop. That Christ hath likened such a Soul to a company of Horses in Pharaoh 's Chariots. 2 Prop. That christ hath likened such a Soul to a company of Horses in Pharaoh is Chariots. crd np1 cst np1 vhz vvn d dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp np1 vbz n2. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1519 Page 686
12503 I shall begin with the first of these; The Believing Soul is Christ's Love, his Friend, his Fellow, or intimate Associate. I shall begin with the First of these; The Believing Soul is Christ's Love, his Friend, his Fellow, or intimate Associate. pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt ord pp-f d; dt j-vvg n1 vbz npg1 n1, po31 n1, po31 n1, cc vvi n1. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1520 Page 686
12504 The word signifieth ▪ all these. The word signifies ▪ all these. dt n1 vvz ▪ d d. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1520 Page 686
12505 There is a great deariness, and friendly fellowship betwixt the Lord Jesus Christ and the Spouse; There is a great deariness, and friendly fellowship betwixt the Lord jesus christ and the Spouse; pc-acp vbz dt j n1, cc j n1 p-acp dt n1 np1 np1 cc dt n1; (56) sermon (DIV2) 1520 Page 686
12506 whether by the Spouse, we understand the Believing Soul, or the Church, which is made up of such Souls. whither by the Spouse, we understand the Believing Soul, or the Church, which is made up of such Souls. cs p-acp dt n1, pns12 vvb dt vvg n1, cc dt n1, r-crq vbz vvn a-acp pp-f d n2. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1520 Page 686
12507 The word almost in this Form, from the same root, is translated fellow, Judg. 11. 37. I and my fellows, Psal. 45. 14. The Virgins her Companions. He had before called her the fairest amongst Women, v. 8. to shew his value and estimate of her; The word almost in this From, from the same root, is translated fellow, Judges 11. 37. I and my Fellows, Psalm 45. 14. The Virgins her Sodales. He had before called her the Fairest among Women, v. 8. to show his valve and estimate of her; dt n1 av p-acp d n1, p-acp dt d n1, vbz vvn n1, np1 crd crd sy cc po11 n2, np1 crd crd dt n2 po31 n2. pns31 vhd a-acp vvn pno31 dt js p-acp n2, n1 crd pc-acp vvi po31 vvb cc n1 pp-f pno31; (56) sermon (DIV2) 1520 Page 686
12508 he here calls her his Love, his Friend, his Fellow, or Companion. It is a very sweet meditation, a pleasant voice surely, to hear him whom God calleth his fellow, and who thought it no robbery to be equal with the Father, stooping to Dust and Ashes, he Here calls her his Love, his Friend, his Fellow, or Companion. It is a very sweet meditation, a pleasant voice surely, to hear him whom God calls his fellow, and who Thought it no robbery to be equal with the Father, stooping to Dust and Ashes, pns31 av vvz pno31 po31 vvi, po31 n1, po31 n1, cc n1. pn31 vbz dt av j n1, dt j n1 av-j, pc-acp vvi pno31 ro-crq np1 vvz po31 n1, cc r-crq vvd pn31 dx n1 pc-acp vbi j-jn p-acp dt n1, vvg p-acp n1 cc n2, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1520 Page 686
12509 and to the Worms of the Earth, and calling them his Love, his Friends, his Fellows. Surely it is good for us to stand here a little, and to the Worms of the Earth, and calling them his Love, his Friends, his Fellows. Surely it is good for us to stand Here a little, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc vvg pno32 po31 vvi, po31 n2, po31 n2. av-j pn31 vbz j p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi av dt j, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1520 Page 687
12510 and understand the significancy and meaning of this expression, inquiring, 1. How Christ approveth himself his Spouses Companion and Fellow. and understand the significancy and meaning of this expression, inquiring, 1. How christ approveth himself his Spouses Companion and Fellow. cc vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1, vvg, crd c-crq np1 vvz px31 po31 ng1 n1 cc n1. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1520 Page 687
12511 2. How he (who knoweth not how to complement like vain man) by his influence upon, 2. How he (who Knoweth not how to compliment like vain man) by his influence upon, crd c-crq pns31 (r-crq vvz xx c-crq pc-acp vvi av-j j n1) p-acp po31 n1 p-acp, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1522 Page 687
12512 and by his Communion with his Church, and with the Believer, declares her to be indeed his Love, and by his Communion with his Church, and with the Believer, declares her to be indeed his Love, cc p-acp po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc p-acp dt n1, vvz pno31 pc-acp vbi av po31 n1, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1522 Page 687
12513 and himself to be her near and most intimate friend. 1. Christ hath made himself our Fellow, by his taking of our Nature upon him. and himself to be her near and most intimate friend. 1. christ hath made himself our Fellow, by his taking of our Nature upon him. cc n1 pc-acp vbi po31 j cc av-ds j n1. crd np1 vhz vvn px31 po12 n1, p-acp po31 n-vvg pp-f po12 n1 p-acp pno31. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1522 Page 687
12514 He was from all Eternity God the Father's Fellow; God himself calleth him so, Zech. 13. 7. Awake O Shepherd! Awake O Sword against the Shepherd, He was from all Eternity God the Father's Fellow; God himself calls him so, Zechariah 13. 7. Awake Oh Shepherd! Awake Oh Sword against the Shepherd, pns31 vbds p-acp d n1 np1 dt ng1 n1; np1 px31 vvz pno31 av, np1 crd crd vvb uh n1! j uh n1 p-acp dt n1, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1523 Page 687
12515 and against the man that is my Fellow! and against the man that is my Fellow! cc p-acp dt n1 cst vbz po11 n1! (56) sermon (DIV2) 1523 Page 687
12516 Christ applieth that Text to himself, Mat. 26. 31. The wise man telleth us, Prov. 8. 30. that from Eternity, He was by him, as one brought up with him, and was daily his delight. christ Applieth that Text to himself, Mathew 26. 31. The wise man Telleth us, Curae 8. 30. that from Eternity, He was by him, as one brought up with him, and was daily his delight. np1 vvz d n1 p-acp px31, np1 crd crd dt j n1 vvz pno12, np1 crd crd d p-acp n1, pns31 vbds p-acp pno31, c-acp pi vvd a-acp p-acp pno31, cc vbds av-j po31 n1. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1523 Page 687
12517 And the Apostle tells us, he thought it no robbery to be equal with the Father. And the Apostle tells us, he Thought it no robbery to be equal with the Father. cc dt n1 vvz pno12, pns31 vvd pn31 dx n1 pc-acp vbi j-jn p-acp dt n1. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1523 Page 687
12518 By his Incarnation he made himself our Fellow, Heb. 2. 14. Forasmuch as the Children were partakers of flesh and blood, he also took part with them, And v. 11. Both he who sanctifieth, and those who are sanctified, are all of one, By his Incarnation he made himself our Fellow, Hebrew 2. 14. Forasmuch as the Children were partakers of Flesh and blood, he also took part with them, And v. 11. Both he who Sanctifieth, and those who Are sanctified, Are all of one, p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vvd px31 po12 n1, np1 crd crd av p-acp dt n2 vbdr n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, pns31 av vvd n1 p-acp pno32, cc n1 crd d pns31 r-crq vvz, cc d r-crq vbr vvn, vbr d pp-f crd, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1523 Page 687
12519 wherefore he is not ashamed to call them Brethren. Wherefore he is not ashamed to call them Brothers. c-crq pns31 vbz xx j pc-acp vvi pno32 n2. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1523 Page 687
12520 But I shall not insist on this, which amounteth to no more than a Fellowship in one and the same common Nature; But I shall not insist on this, which amounteth to no more than a Fellowship in one and the same Common Nature; cc-acp pns11 vmb xx vvi p-acp d, r-crq vvz p-acp dx dc cs dt n1 p-acp crd cc dt d j n1; (56) sermon (DIV2) 1523 Page 687
12521 and thus, though there be this peculiar in it, that it was for the Spouse's sake, that he took upon him Humane Nature, (for I take that to be a Romantick Fancy, for which there is neither any Scripture, and thus, though there be this peculiar in it, that it was for the Spouse's sake, that he took upon him Humane Nature, (for I take that to be a Romantic Fancy, for which there is neither any Scripture, cc av, cs pc-acp vbb d j p-acp pn31, cst pn31 vbds p-acp dt ng1 n1, cst pns31 vvd p-acp pno31 j n1, (c-acp pns11 vvb cst pc-acp vbi dt j n1, p-acp r-crq a-acp vbz dx d n1, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1523 Page 687
12522 or found Reason, That if the World had not been to have been Redeemed, yet God would have sent his Son to be Incarnate;) yet in this sense he is in a sense a Fellow to all the Sons and Daughters of Men. or found Reason, That if the World had not been to have been Redeemed, yet God would have sent his Son to be Incarnate;) yet in this sense he is in a sense a Fellow to all the Sons and Daughters of Men. cc vvd n1, cst cs dt n1 vhd xx vbn p-acp vhi vbn j-vvn, av np1 vmd vhi vvn po31 n1 pc-acp vbi j;) av p-acp d n1 pns31 vbz p-acp dt n1 dt n1 p-acp d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n2. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1523 Page 687
12523 I shall therefore pass over this, and come to shew you how Christ approveth himself as a Fellow or Companion to all those who are true Believers. I shall Therefore pass over this, and come to show you how christ approveth himself as a Fellow or Companion to all those who Are true Believers. pns11 vmb av vvi p-acp d, cc vvb pc-acp vvi pn22 c-crq np1 vvz px31 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 p-acp d d r-crq vbr j n2. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1523 Page 687
12524 You read in holy Writ, of Fellow-Citizens, and Fellow-Heirs, Eph. 2. 19. Eph. 3. 6. of Fellow-helpers, and fellow-labourers, 2 Cor. 8. 23. 1 Thes. 3. 2. of fellow prisoners, and fellow souldiers, Col. 4. 10. Philemon 23. Phil. 2. 25. I think under one of these Heads, I may reduce whatsoever I need say for the opening of this Notion. You read in holy Writ, of Fellow-Citizens, and Fellow-Heirs, Ephesians 2. 19. Ephesians 3. 6. of Fellow-helpers, and Fellow-labourers, 2 Cor. 8. 23. 1 Thebes 3. 2. of fellow Prisoners, and fellow Soldiers, Col. 4. 10. Philemon 23. Philip 2. 25. I think under one of these Heads, I may reduce whatsoever I need say for the opening of this Notion. pn22 vvb p-acp j vvn, pp-f n2, cc n2, np1 crd crd np1 crd crd pp-f n2, cc n2, crd np1 crd crd crd np1 crd crd pp-f n1 n2, cc n1 n2, np1 crd crd np1 crd np1 crd crd pns11 vvb p-acp crd pp-f d n2, pns11 vmb vvi r-crq pns11 vvb vvb p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f d n1. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1524 Page 687
12525 1. Christ is with his Saints a Fellow-Citizen in the City of their God. The City of God signifieth either the Church of God, or Heaven. 1. christ is with his Saints a Fellow-Citizen in the city of their God. The city of God signifies either the Church of God, or Heaven. crd np1 vbz p-acp po31 n2 dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1. dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz d dt n1 pp-f np1, cc n1. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1525 Page 687
12526 Take it in either Notion, Christ is our Fellow-Citizen; he is the Head of the Church, Believers are the Members. Take it in either Notion, christ is our Fellow-Citizen; he is the Head of the Church, Believers Are the Members. vvb pn31 p-acp d n1, np1 vbz po12 n1; pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, n2 vbr dt n2. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1525 Page 687
12527 The Head of the Body, and the other Members, make up but one Body; they are fellow-members of the same Body. The Head of the Body, and the other Members, make up but one Body; they Are Fellow members of the same Body. dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt j-jn n2, vvb a-acp p-acp crd n1; pns32 vbr n2 pp-f dt d n1. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1525 Page 687
12528 The Mayor of your City, thô the most dignified Citizen, yet is a Fellow-Citizen. The Saints are all Fellow-Citizens, Eph. 3. 6. Christ, though their Head, is their Fellow-Citizen; The Mayor of your city, though the most dignified Citizen, yet is a Fellow-Citizen. The Saints Are all Fellow-Citizens, Ephesians 3. 6. christ, though their Head, is their Fellow-Citizen; dt n1 pp-f po22 n1, cs dt av-ds vvn n1, av vbz dt n1. dt n2 vbr d n2, np1 crd crd np1, cs po32 n1, vbz po32 n1; (56) sermon (DIV2) 1525 Page 688
13561 And for that promise, Matth. 13. 12. Whosoever hath to him it shall be given, And for that promise, Matthew 13. 12. Whosoever hath to him it shall be given, cc p-acp d n1, np1 crd crd r-crq vhz p-acp pno31 pn31 vmb vbi vvn, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1654 Page 743
12529 he calls them Brethren, Heb. 2. 11, 12. saying, I will declare thy Name unto my Brethren; he calls them Brothers, Hebrew 2. 11, 12. saying, I will declare thy Name unto my Brothers; pns31 vvz pno32 n2, np1 crd crd, crd n1, pns11 vmb vvi po21 n1 p-acp po11 n2; (56) sermon (DIV2) 1525 Page 688
12530 in the midst of the Church, I will sing praise unto thee. Do Fellow-Citizens dwell in a City compacted together? Christ dwells in his Church: in the midst of the Church, I will sing praise unto thee. Do Fellow-Citizens dwell in a city compacted together? christ dwells in his Church: p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns11 vmb vvi n1 p-acp pno21. vdb n2 vvi p-acp dt n1 j-vvn av? np1 vvz p-acp po31 n1: (56) sermon (DIV2) 1525 Page 688
12531 He walks in the midst of the Golden Candlesticks: He dwelleth in the Believing Soul; He walks in the midst of the Golden Candlesticks: He dwells in the Believing Soul; pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n2: pns31 vvz p-acp dt vvg n1; (56) sermon (DIV2) 1525 Page 688
12532 his dwelling-place is in Zion, in his holy Mountain, Zech. 2. 11. I will dwell in the midst of thee. his dwelling-place is in Zion, in his holy Mountain, Zechariah 2. 11. I will dwell in the midst of thee. po31 n1 vbz p-acp np1, p-acp po31 j n1, np1 crd crd pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno21. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1525 Page 688
12533 He saith, He will make his abode with the Soul that loveth him, and keepeth his Commandments; He Says, He will make his Abided with the Soul that loves him, and Keepeth his commandments; pns31 vvz, pns31 vmb vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 cst vvz pno31, cc vvz po31 n2; (56) sermon (DIV2) 1525 Page 688
12534 I in you, and you in me, saith he, Joh. 15. He dwelleth in their hearts by Faith, Eph. 3. 17. His Spirit dwells in them, Rom. 8. 9. But the Notion of a Fellow-Citizen speaketh more than Cohabitation: I in you, and you in me, Says he, John 15. He dwells in their hearts by Faith, Ephesians 3. 17. His Spirit dwells in them, Rom. 8. 9. But the Notion of a Fellow-Citizen speaks more than Cohabitation: pns11 p-acp pn22, cc pn22 p-acp pno11, vvz pns31, np1 crd pns31 vvz p-acp po32 n2 p-acp n1, np1 crd crd po31 n1 vvz p-acp pno32, np1 crd crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz av-dc cs n1: (56) sermon (DIV2) 1525 Page 688
12535 A Partnership in the same Rights and Priviledges. A Partnership in the same Rights and Privileges. dt n1 p-acp dt d n2-jn cc n2. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1525 Page 688
12536 So doth a Co-heirship speak a Partnership in the same Enjoyments. Thus Christ is their Fellow-Citizen, their Fellow-Heir; they are Partners with Christ in the same Priviledges, in the same Enjoyments. So does a Coheirship speak a Partnership in the same Enjoyments. Thus christ is their Fellow-Citizen, their Fellow-Heir; they Are Partners with christ in the same Privileges, in the same Enjoyments. av vdz dt j vvb dt n1 p-acp dt d n2. av np1 vbz po32 n1, po32 n1; pns32 vbr n2 p-acp np1 p-acp dt d n2, p-acp dt d n2. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1525 Page 688
12537 Of his fulness they receive grace for grace. Of his fullness they receive grace for grace. pp-f po31 n1 pns32 vvb n1 p-acp n1. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1525 Page 688
12538 And for the New Jerusalem, the City of God which is above, he hath willed them a Partnership with him in his glory, Joh. 17. 22. And the glory which thou hast given me, I have given them, that they may be one, even as we are one. And for the New Jerusalem, the city of God which is above, he hath willed them a Partnership with him in his glory, John 17. 22. And the glory which thou hast given me, I have given them, that they may be one, even as we Are one. cc p-acp dt j np1, dt n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vbz a-acp, pns31 vhz vvn pno32 dt n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 n1, np1 crd crd cc dt n1 r-crq pns21 vh2 vvn pno11, pns11 vhb vvn pno32, cst pns32 vmb vbi pi, av c-acp pns12 vbr pi. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1525 Page 688
12539 Only there is this observable difference, Fellow-Citizens, and Fellow-Heirs amongst men, are Notions which denote an equality in Priviledges and Enjoyments, but not so between Christ and us. Only there is this observable difference, Fellow-Citizens, and Fellow-Heirs among men, Are Notions which denote an equality in Privileges and Enjoyments, but not so between christ and us. av-j a-acp vbz d j n1, n2, cc n2 p-acp n2, vbr n2 r-crq vvb dt n1 p-acp n2 cc n2, p-acp xx av p-acp np1 cc pno12. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1525 Page 688
12540 They are Heirs of the same Grace with Christ, 1 Joh. 16. Of his fulness they receive grace for grace: But with this difference; They Are Heirs of the same Grace with christ, 1 John 16. Of his fullness they receive grace for grace: But with this difference; pns32 vbr n2 pp-f dt d vvb p-acp np1, crd np1 crd pp-f po31 n1 pns32 vvb n1 p-acp n1: cc-acp p-acp d n1; (56) sermon (DIV2) 1525 Page 688
12541 the People of God have the Spirit given by measure to them. the People of God have the Spirit given by measure to them. dt n1 pp-f np1 vhb dt n1 vvn p-acp n1 p-acp pno32. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1525 Page 688
12542 To him the Spirit is not given by measure, Joh. 3. 34. The People of God have different measures, they have different measures of Faith, Rom. 12. 3. There is a measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ, Eph. 4. 13. This they ought to aim at, To him the Spirit is not given by measure, John 3. 34. The People of God have different measures, they have different measures of Faith, Rom. 12. 3. There is a measure of the stature of the fullness of christ, Ephesians 4. 13. This they ought to aim At, p-acp pno31 dt n1 vbz xx vvn p-acp n1, np1 crd crd dt n1 pp-f np1 vhb j n2, pns32 vhb j n2 pp-f n1, np1 crd crd pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd crd d pns32 vmd pc-acp vvi p-acp, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1525 Page 688
12543 but none in this life attains it; but none in this life attains it; cc-acp pix p-acp d n1 vvz pn31; (56) sermon (DIV2) 1525 Page 688
12544 they are Heirs of the same glory with Christ, Joh. 17. 22. but not of the same degrees of glory. they Are Heirs of the same glory with christ, John 17. 22. but not of the same Degrees of glory. pns32 vbr n2 pp-f dt d n1 p-acp np1, np1 crd crd p-acp xx pp-f dt d n2 pp-f n1. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1525 Page 688
12545 His glory shall be the glory of the Sun; their's but as the glory of the Stars; they shall be where he is; His glory shall be the glory of the Sun; their's but as the glory of the Stars; they shall be where he is; po31 n1 vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f dt n1; pc-acp|vbz p-acp a-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2; pns32 vmb vbi c-crq pns31 vbz; (56) sermon (DIV2) 1525 Page 688
12546 they shall Reign with him, but in the Throne he shall be greater than they are; they shall Reign with him, but in the Throne he shall be greater than they Are; pns32 vmb vvi p-acp pno31, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pns31 vmb vbi jc cs pns32 vbr; (56) sermon (DIV2) 1525 Page 688
13653 and good works, as Paul saith, we are a sweet savour unto God. and good works, as Paul Says, we Are a sweet savour unto God. cc j n2, c-acp np1 vvz, pns12 vbr dt j n1 p-acp np1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1668 Page 749
12547 his glory shall be an excelling glory. The Apostle calls them Heirs and Co-heirs with the Lord Jesus Christ, Rom. 8. 17. In this sense the Lord approveth himself their Companion, their Fellow. his glory shall be an excelling glory. The Apostle calls them Heirs and Coheirs with the Lord jesus christ, Rom. 8. 17. In this sense the Lord approveth himself their Companion, their Fellow. po31 n1 vmb vbi dt vvg n1. dt n1 vvz pno32 n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1 np1 np1, np1 crd crd p-acp d n1 dt n1 vvz px31 po32 n1, po32 n1. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1525 Page 688
12548 2. Christ and his Spouse are fellow-servants, fellows in the same work. What is the work of Believers, 2. christ and his Spouse Are Fellow servants, Fellows in the same work. What is the work of Believers, crd np1 cc po31 n1 vbr n2, n2 p-acp dt d n1. q-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f n2, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1526 Page 689
12549 but to glorifie God? This is their great business. but to Glorify God? This is their great business. cc-acp p-acp vvi np1? d vbz po32 j n1. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1526 Page 689
12550 Whether (saith the Apostle) you eat, or drink, or whatsoever you do, let all be done to the glory of God. Whither (Says the Apostle) you eat, or drink, or whatsoever you do, let all be done to the glory of God. cs (vvz dt n1) pn22 vvb, cc vvi, cc r-crq pn22 vdb, vvb d vbi vdn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1526 Page 689
12551 What was the work of Christ while he was upon the Earth? Joh. 17. 4. I have glorified thee on the Earth, I have finished the work thou gavest me to do: What was the work of christ while he was upon the Earth? John 17. 4. I have glorified thee on the Earth, I have finished the work thou Gavest me to do: q-crq vbds dt n1 pp-f np1 cs pns31 vbds p-acp dt n1? np1 crd crd pns11 vhb vvn pno21 p-acp dt n1, pns11 vhb vvn dt n1 pns21 vvd2 pno11 pc-acp vdi: (56) sermon (DIV2) 1526 Page 689
12552 Christ and his Disciples have in the general one and the same work, to glorifie God. Though, christ and his Disciples have in the general one and the same work, to Glorify God. Though, np1 cc po31 n2 vhb p-acp dt n1 crd cc dt d n1, p-acp vvi np1. a-acp, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1526 Page 689
12553 if we come to speak of the particular actions by which God is glorified by the Lord Jesus Christ, and by the Believer, there is a great deal of difference. if we come to speak of the particular actions by which God is glorified by the Lord jesus christ, and by the Believer, there is a great deal of difference. cs pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi pp-f dt j n2 p-acp r-crq np1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 np1 np1, cc p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1526 Page 689
12554 Christ glorified his Father by performance of the acts of our Redemption, according to his Fathers Will, we by those good works which he hath commanded; christ glorified his Father by performance of the acts of our Redemption, according to his Father's Will, we by those good works which he hath commanded; np1 vvn po31 n1 p-acp n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f po12 n1, vvg p-acp po31 ng1 n1, pns12 p-acp d j n2 r-crq pns31 vhz vvn; (56) sermon (DIV2) 1526 Page 689
12555 yet in the general scope, viz. the glorifying of God, and the more general mean by which this general End is attained, viz. obedience to the Will of God, they are both the same; yet in the general scope, viz. the glorifying of God, and the more general mean by which this general End is attained, viz. Obedience to the Will of God, they Are both the same; av p-acp dt j n1, n1 dt vvg pp-f np1, cc dt dc j j p-acp r-crq d n1 vvb vbz vvn, n1 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns32 vbr d dt d; (56) sermon (DIV2) 1526 Page 689
12556 Christ glorified his Father, by obedience to his Will: The Child of God glorifieth God by obedience to his Will; christ glorified his Father, by Obedience to his Will: The Child of God Glorifieth God by Obedience to his Will; np1 vvn po31 n1, p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1: dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz np1 p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1; (56) sermon (DIV2) 1526 Page 689
12557 both of them glorified God by the praedication of his Name, by praising him, &c. Christ took upon him the form of a Servant, both of them glorified God by the predication of his Name, by praising him, etc. christ took upon him the from of a Servant, d pp-f pno32 vvn np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp vvg pno31, av np1 vvd p-acp pno31 dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1526 Page 689
12558 and became obedient, Phil. 2. 7, 8. The Child of God is by Birth a Servant, and by Covenant a Servant; (there is that difference betwixt them) but they are both Servants, both obedient to the Will of God, and became obedient, Philip 2. 7, 8. The Child of God is by Birth a Servant, and by Covenant a Servant; (there is that difference betwixt them) but they Are both Servants, both obedient to the Will of God, cc vvd j, np1 crd crd, crd dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz p-acp n1 dt n1, cc p-acp n1 dt n1; (pc-acp vbz d n1 p-acp pno32) cc-acp pns32 vbr d n2, d j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1526 Page 689
12559 and both by that obedience serve the great End of glorifying God, which justifieth the Notion, and both by that Obedience serve the great End of glorifying God, which Justifieth the Notion, cc d p-acp d n1 vvi dt j vvb pp-f vvg np1, r-crq vvz dt n1, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1526 Page 689
12560 though the Acts of their obedience differ according to their several spheres and stations. In a great Family you know they are all fellow-servants, though the Acts of their Obedience differ according to their several spheres and stations. In a great Family you know they Are all Fellow servants, cs dt n2 pp-f po32 n1 vvb vvg p-acp po32 j n2 cc n2. p-acp dt j n1 pn22 vvb pns32 vbr d n2, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1526 Page 689
12561 though some of them have a more, some a less noble Imployment. though Some of them have a more, Some a less noble Employment. cs d pp-f pno32 vhb dt av-dc, d dt av-dc j n1. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1526 Page 689
12562 3. Christ is their Fellow-worker, their Fellow-helper, not only with reference to the Father, as they both work to the same End, 3. christ is their fellow-worker, their Fellow-helper, not only with Referente to the Father, as they both work to the same End, crd np1 vbz po32 n1, po32 n1, xx av-j p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, c-acp pns32 d vvi p-acp dt d vvb, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1527 Page 689
12563 and by the same general Means, viz. obedience to the Will of God, but as he worketh in them, and by the same general Means, viz. Obedience to the Will of God, but as he works in them, cc p-acp dt d j n2, n1 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp c-acp pns31 vvz p-acp pno32, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1527 Page 689
12578 He took himself concerned in the persecution of his Church, and therefore calleth from Heaven, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me. He took himself concerned in the persecution of his Church, and Therefore calls from Heaven, Saul, Saul, why Persecutest thou me. pns31 vvd px31 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc av vvz p-acp n1, np1, np1, q-crq vv2 pns21 pno11. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1528 Page 690
12564 and excites their habits of grace, and strengtheneth them in the exercise of them, Phil. 4. 13. I can do all things through Christ that strengtheneth me, Phil. 4. 13. Without me you can do nothing, Joh. 15. 3. His Spirit helpeth our infirmities, Rom. 8. 26. NONLATINALPHABET, it lifts over against them. and excites their habits of grace, and strengtheneth them in the exercise of them, Philip 4. 13. I can do all things through christ that strengtheneth me, Philip 4. 13. Without me you can do nothing, John 15. 3. His Spirit Helpeth our infirmities, Rom. 8. 26., it lifts over against them. cc vvz po32 n2 pp-f n1, cc vvz pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32, np1 crd crd pns11 vmb vdi d n2 p-acp np1 cst vvz pno11, np1 crd crd p-acp pno11 pn22 vmb vdi pix, np1 crd crd po31 n1 vvz po12 n2, np1 crd crd, pn31 vvz a-acp p-acp pno32. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1527 Page 689
12565 The Child of God, without the presence and assistance of Christ, cannot pray a prayer, nor hear a Sermon, nor perform any spiritual duty; The Child of God, without the presence and assistance of christ, cannot pray a prayer, nor hear a Sermon, nor perform any spiritual duty; dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, vmbx vvi dt n1, ccx vvb dt n1, ccx vvi d j n1; (56) sermon (DIV2) 1527 Page 689
12566 so as that Christ is not only to the Believer a Fellow labourer, and Fellowservant, doing the same work that they do, so as that christ is not only to the Believer a Fellow labourer, and Fellowservant, doing the same work that they do, av c-acp cst np1 vbz xx av-j p-acp dt n1 dt n1 n1, cc j, vdg dt d n1 cst pns32 vdb, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1527 Page 689
12567 or at least having done the same work, but he is their Fellow-helper as to all their own spiritual Motions and Actions. or At least having done the same work, but he is their Fellow-helper as to all their own spiritual Motions and Actions. cc p-acp ds vhg vdn dt d n1, cc-acp pns31 vbz po32 n1 a-acp p-acp d po32 d j n2 cc n2. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1527 Page 689
12568 4. You in holy Scripture read of a Fellow-Prisoner, Aristarchus, and Epaphras, are both of them called Paul 's Fellow-prisoners, Coloss. 4. 14. You read also of a Fellow-Souldier, Philip. 2. v. 25. Philemon 2. This Notion signifieth one that is a Partner and Fellow to another in Conflicts, Combates, &c. a common Partnership in hazards and sufferings. In this sense our Lord properly calleth his Spouse (the Believing Soul) his Fellow. He fought and overcame the same Enemies with whom they daily fight. 4. You in holy Scripture read of a Fellow-Prisoner, Aristarchus, and Epaphras, Are both of them called Paul is Fellow prisoners, Coloss. 4. 14. You read also of a Fellow-Souldier, Philip. 2. v. 25. Philemon 2. This Notion signifies one that is a Partner and Fellow to Another in Conflicts, Combats, etc. a Common Partnership in hazards and sufferings. In this sense our Lord properly calls his Spouse (the Believing Soul) his Fellow. He fought and overcame the same Enemies with whom they daily fight. crd pn22 p-acp j n1 vvn pp-f dt n1, np1, cc np1, vbr d pp-f pno32 vvd np1 vbz n2, np1 crd crd pn22 vvb av pp-f dt n1, n1. crd n1 crd np1 crd d n1 vvz pi cst vbz dt n1 cc n1 p-acp j-jn p-acp n2, n2, av dt j n1 p-acp n2 cc n2. p-acp d n1 po12 n1 av-j vvz po31 n1 (dt vvg n1) po31 n1. pns31 vvd cc vvd dt d n2 p-acp ro-crq pns32 av-j vvi. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1528 Page 690
12569 The Christian hath three great Enemies; The Christian hath three great Enemies; dt njp vhz crd j n2; (56) sermon (DIV2) 1528 Page 690
12570 the World, the Flesh, and the Devil. It is true, Christ had none of the second to incounter; he was born without sin; he lived without sin; the World, the Flesh, and the devil. It is true, christ had none of the second to encounter; he was born without since; he lived without since; dt n1, dt n1, cc dt n1. pn31 vbz j, np1 vhd pix pp-f dt ord pc-acp vvi; pns31 vbds vvn p-acp n1; pns31 vvd p-acp n1; (56) sermon (DIV2) 1528 Page 690
12571 he had no body of death. But yet he had to die for our sins; all our sins were set in Battel Array against him; he had no body of death. But yet he had to die for our Sins; all our Sins were Set in Battle Array against him; pns31 vhd dx n1 pp-f n1. p-acp av pns31 vhd pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2; d po12 n2 vbdr vvn p-acp n1 n1 p-acp pno31; (56) sermon (DIV2) 1528 Page 690
12572 they were those which nailed him to the Cross, but he conquered, and declared his Conquest, by his Resurrection from the dead. The World is our Enemy, one of those Enemies against which we are to maintain the Spiritual Fight. they were those which nailed him to the Cross, but he conquered, and declared his Conquest, by his Resurrection from the dead. The World is our Enemy, one of those Enemies against which we Are to maintain the Spiritual Fight. pns32 vbdr d r-crq vvd pno31 p-acp dt n1, cc-acp pns31 vvd, cc vvd po31 n1, p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt j. dt n1 vbz po12 n1, crd pp-f d n2 p-acp r-crq pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi dt j n1. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1528 Page 690
12573 It was also his Enemy, he fought against it, and overcame it, Joh. 16. 33. — Be of good cheer, I have overcome the World. It was also his Enemy, he fought against it, and overcame it, John 16. 33. — Be of good cheer, I have overcome the World. pn31 vbds av po31 n1, pns31 vvd p-acp pn31, cc vvd pn31, np1 crd crd — vbb pp-f j n1, pns11 vhb vvn dt n1. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1528 Page 690
12574 The Devil is another of our great Enemies, against whom we are commanded to put on the whole Armour of God, Christ overcame him also, Heb. 2. 14, 15. Through death he destroyed him who had the power of death, even the Devil. The devil is Another of our great Enemies, against whom we Are commanded to put on the Whole Armour of God, christ overcame him also, Hebrew 2. 14, 15. Through death he destroyed him who had the power of death, even the devil. dt n1 vbz j-jn pp-f po12 j n2, p-acp ro-crq pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1, np1 vvd pno31 av, np1 crd crd, crd p-acp n1 pns31 vvd pno31 r-crq vhd dt n1 pp-f n1, av dt n1. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1528 Page 690
12575 And the same Apostle in the same Epistle tells us, that he was therefore tempted, that he might be able to succour those that are tempted. And the same Apostle in the same Epistle tells us, that he was Therefore tempted, that he might be able to succour those that Are tempted. cc dt d n1 p-acp dt d n1 vvz pno12, cst pns31 vbds av vvn, cst pns31 vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi d cst vbr vvn. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1528 Page 690
12576 The Apostle mentioneth Christ in this Notion, when he calleth him, The Captain of our Salvation. The Apostle mentioneth christ in this Notion, when he calls him, The Captain of our Salvation. dt n1 vvz np1 p-acp d n1, c-crq pns31 vvz pno31, dt n1 pp-f po12 n1. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1528 Page 690
12577 It is long since that he let his People know by his Prophet Isaiah, that In all their afflictions he was afflicted. It is long since that he let his People know by his Prophet Isaiah, that In all their afflictions he was afflicted. pn31 vbz av-j p-acp cst pns31 vvd po31 n1 vvi p-acp po31 n1 np1, cst p-acp d po32 n2 pns31 vbds vvn. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1528 Page 690
12579 Indeed it is not easie to determine what kind of Sympathy the most perfect Nature of Christ is capable of, Indeed it is not easy to determine what kind of sympathy the most perfect Nature of christ is capable of, av pn31 vbz xx j pc-acp vvi r-crq n1 pp-f n1 dt av-ds j n1 pp-f np1 vbz j pp-f, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1528 Page 690
12580 but that he is their Fellow-sufferer, the Scripture plainly determineth. but that he is their Fellow-sufferer, the Scripture plainly determineth. cc-acp cst pns31 vbz po32 n1, dt n1 av-j vvz. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1528 Page 690
12581 Thus you see, that it is not in a complement that Jesus Christ speaking to his Saints, speaks to them in this dialect, Thou that art my Fellow. Thus you see, that it is not in a compliment that jesus christ speaking to his Saints, speaks to them in this dialect, Thou that art my Fellow. av pn22 vvb, cst pn31 vbz xx p-acp dt n1 cst np1 np1 vvg p-acp po31 n2, vvz p-acp pno32 p-acp d n1, pns21 cst vb2r po11 n1. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1528 Page 690
12582 But our Translation reads it, O my Love; and the word, as I before shewed you, is also so translated properly enough. But our translation reads it, Oh my Love; and the word, as I before showed you, is also so translated properly enough. p-acp po12 n1 vvz pn31, uh po11 n1; cc dt n1, c-acp pns11 a-acp vvd pn22, vbz av av vvn av-j av-d. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1529 Page 690
12583 A Friend hath this name in the Hebrew, because he is alwaies the companion and associate of his correlated Friend. A Friend hath this name in the Hebrew, Because he is always the Companion and associate of his correlated Friend. dt n1 vhz d n1 p-acp dt njp, c-acp pns31 vbz av dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 j-vvn n1. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1529 Page 690
12584 Hence we translate it, My Loves, and conformably to this our Lord speaketh, Joh. 15. 14. You are my Friends, if you do whatsoever I have commanded you. Hence we translate it, My Loves, and conformably to this our Lord speaks, John 15. 14. You Are my Friends, if you do whatsoever I have commanded you. av pns12 vvb pn31, po11 ng1, cc av-j p-acp d po12 n1 vvz, np1 crd crd pn22 vbr po11 n2, cs pn22 vdb r-crq pns11 vhb vvn pn22. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1529 Page 690
12585 And again, v. 15. Henceforth I call you not Servants, I call you Friends. And again, v. 15. Henceforth I call you not Servants, I call you Friends. cc av, n1 crd av pns11 vvb pn22 xx n2, pns11 vvb pn22 n2. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1529 Page 690
12586 Let us a little inquire how Christ approveth himself a Believers Friend. Friendship speaketh 4 things. Let us a little inquire how christ approveth himself a Believers Friend. Friendship speaks 4 things. vvb pno12 dt j vvi c-crq np1 vvz px31 dt n2 n1. n1 vvz crd n2. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1529 Page 690
12587 1. Love. 2. Free and ingenuous love. 3. Mutual, and reciprocal Love. 4. Mutual communion and converse each with other. 1. It Speaketh Love. Amicus ab amando. 1. Love. 2. Free and ingenuous love. 3. Mutual, and reciprocal Love. 4. Mutual communion and converse each with other. 1. It Speaks Love. Amicus ab Amando. crd n1. crd j cc j n1. crd j, cc j n1. crd j n1 cc vvb d p-acp n-jn. crd pn31 vvz n1. np1 fw-la fw-la. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1530 Page 691
12588 This is so obvious to every one that either understandeth any thing of the Revelation or History of holy, Writ, that it will need very few words to demonstrate. This is so obvious to every one that either understands any thing of the Revelation or History of holy, Writ, that it will need very few words to demonstrate. d vbz av j p-acp d pi cst av-d vvz d n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j, vvn, cst pn31 vmb vvi av d n2 pc-acp vvi. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1530 Page 691
12589 Besides the frequent friendly compellations which Christ hath given his People, whoso considereth his conjuction with his Father in the Eternal Purposes for their Salvation, Beside the frequent friendly compellations which christ hath given his People, whoso Considereth his conjunction with his Father in the Eternal Purposes for their Salvation, p-acp dt j j n2 r-crq np1 vhz vvn po31 n1, r-crq vvz po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt j n2 p-acp po32 n1, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1530 Page 691
12590 and all those means by which they are made meet for the inheritance of the Saints in light; and all those means by which they Are made meet for the inheritance of the Saints in Light; cc d d n2 p-acp r-crq pns32 vbr vvn j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 p-acp n1; (56) sermon (DIV2) 1530 Page 691
12591 his concern in the Eternal Covenant of Redemption and of Grace, in which he became a Surety for them; his concern in the Eternal Covenant of Redemption and of Grace, in which he became a Surety for them; po31 vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc pp-f n1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vvd dt n1 p-acp pno32; (56) sermon (DIV2) 1530 Page 691
12592 his taking upon him humane Nature, walking up and down in our flesh, Dying upon the Cross for us sinners; his taking upon him humane Nature, walking up and down in our Flesh, Dying upon the Cross for us Sinners; po31 n-vvg p-acp pno31 j n1, vvg a-acp cc a-acp p-acp po12 n1, vvg p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno12 n2; (56) sermon (DIV2) 1530 Page 691
12593 his resurrection from the dead for their justification; his resurrection from the dead for their justification; po31 n1 p-acp dt j p-acp po32 n1; (56) sermon (DIV2) 1530 Page 691
12594 his ascending up into Heaven, and giving Gifts unto men, Pastors and Teachers for the perfecting of the Saints; his ascending up into Heaven, and giving Gifts unto men, Pastors and Teachers for the perfecting of the Saints; po31 vvg a-acp p-acp n1, cc vvg n2 p-acp n2, ng1 cc n2 p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f dt n2; (56) sermon (DIV2) 1530 Page 691
12595 his sending his Spirit to convince the World of sin, righteousness and Judgment; his daily influence upon his People, strengthening, quickening, and comforting of them; his sending his Spirit to convince the World of since, righteousness and Judgement; his daily influence upon his People, strengthening, quickening, and comforting of them; po31 vvg po31 n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, n1 cc n1; po31 j n1 p-acp po31 n1, vvg, j-vvg, cc vvg pp-f pno32; (56) sermon (DIV2) 1530 Page 691
12596 his being their advocate with the Father, in case both of Sins and duties; his passionate expressions while he was on the Earth for the conversion of Souls; his being their advocate with the Father, in case both of Sins and duties; his passionate expressions while he was on the Earth for the conversion of Souls; po31 vbg po32 n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp n1 av-d pp-f n2 cc n2; po31 j n2 cs pns31 vbds p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2; (56) sermon (DIV2) 1530 Page 691
12597 his intreating them by his Ministers, as his Embassadors, that they would be reconciled to God; his entreating them by his Ministers, as his ambassadors, that they would be reconciled to God; po31 vvg pno32 p-acp po31 n2, c-acp po31 n2, cst pns32 vmd vbi vvn p-acp np1; (56) sermon (DIV2) 1530 Page 691
12598 the charge that he hath given the World against offending them; the charge that he hath given the World against offending them; dt n1 cst pns31 vhz vvn dt n1 p-acp vvg pno32; (56) sermon (DIV2) 1530 Page 691
12601 I say he that considereth any of these things, much less, all of them together, must say that he loved them with an Everlasting, unchangeable Love; alone suted to all the necessities of his poor Creatures, I say he that Considereth any of these things, much less, all of them together, must say that he loved them with an Everlasting, unchangeable Love; alone suited to all the necessities of his poor Creatures, pns11 vvb pns31 cst vvz d pp-f d n2, av-d av-dc, d pp-f pno32 av, vmb vvi d pns31 vvd pno32 p-acp dt j, j-u n1; av-j vvn p-acp d dt n2 pp-f po31 j n2, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1530 Page 691
12602 and that he hath willed them good sutable to all their Evils. and that he hath willed them good suitable to all their Evils. cc cst pns31 vhz vvn pno32 j j p-acp d po32 n2-jn. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1530 Page 691
12603 2. Secondly, Friendship speaketh free and ingenuous Love. Not the Love of a Child to a Father which is Natural, 2. Secondly, Friendship speaks free and ingenuous Love. Not the Love of a Child to a Father which is Natural, crd ord, n1 vvz j cc j n1. xx dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 r-crq vbz j, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1531 Page 691
12604 & to which he is obliged by a filial duty because of his Fathers care of, and provision for him; & to which he is obliged by a filial duty Because of his Father's care of, and provision for him; cc p-acp r-crq pns31 vbz vvn p-acp dt j n1 c-acp pp-f po31 ng1 n1 pp-f, cc n1 p-acp pno31; (56) sermon (DIV2) 1531 Page 691
12605 not the Love of a Servant, which is purchased by a kind usage, and dependance. A friend loveth freely. not the Love of a Servant, which is purchased by a kind usage, and dependence. A friend loves freely. xx dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt j n1, cc n1. dt n1 vvz av-j. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1531 Page 691
12606 The Love of true Friends, is ordinarily an inaccountable thing. The Love of true Friends, is ordinarily an inaccountable thing. dt n1 pp-f j n2, vbz av-j dt j n1. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1531 Page 691
12607 They love one another, and can hardly give one another an account of it, further than a goodness, They love one Another, and can hardly give one Another an account of it, further than a Goodness, pns32 vvb pi j-jn, cc vmb av vvi pi j-jn dt n1 pp-f pn31, jc cs dt n1, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1531 Page 691
12608 and excellency, a suitableness, and likeness which they discern, or at least think they see each in other. and excellency, a suitableness, and likeness which they discern, or At least think they see each in other. cc n1, dt n1, cc n1 r-crq pns32 vvb, cc p-acp ds vvi pns32 vvb d p-acp n-jn. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1531 Page 691
12609 Christs Love to us is free. Christ Love to us is free. npg1 n1 p-acp pno12 vbz j. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1531 Page 691
12610 He healeth our backslidings and loveth us freely. He hath mercy on whom he will have mercy. He heals our backslidings and loves us freely. He hath mercy on whom he will have mercy. pns31 vvz po12 n2 cc vvz pno12 av-j. pns31 vhz n1 p-acp ro-crq pns31 vmb vhi n1. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1531 Page 691
12611 The reciprocal Love of the believing Soul is not so free and so ingenuous, as is his beloveds love to him. The reciprocal Love of the believing Soul is not so free and so ingenuous, as is his beloveds love to him. dt j n1 pp-f dt j-vvg n1 vbz xx av j cc av j, c-acp vbz po31 ng1-vvn vvi p-acp pno31. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1531 Page 691
12612 Yet it is thus far ingenuous, that it is not only for that the Soul hath from Christ, Yet it is thus Far ingenuous, that it is not only for that the Soul hath from christ, av pn31 vbz av av-j j, cst pn31 vbz xx av-j p-acp d dt n1 vhz p-acp np1, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1531 Page 692
12613 but for that goodness, and excellency which it discerneth in Christ; but for that Goodness, and excellency which it discerneth in christ; cc-acp p-acp d n1, cc n1 r-crq pn31 vvz p-acp np1; (56) sermon (DIV2) 1531 Page 692
12614 this we had before, Because of the Savour of thy good Ointments, therefore do the Virgins Love thee. this we had before, Because of the Savour of thy good Ointments, Therefore do the Virgins Love thee. d pns12 vhd a-acp, c-acp pp-f dt n1 pp-f po21 j n2, av vdb dt ng1 n1 pno21. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1531 Page 692
12615 3. Love properly doth not make a friend unless it be mutual, and reciprocal. Indeed in a large sense, a man may be said to be a friend to his Enemy: That is, to wish well to him, 3. Love properly does not make a friend unless it be mutual, and reciprocal. Indeed in a large sense, a man may be said to be a friend to his Enemy: That is, to wish well to him, crd n1 av-j vdz xx vvi dt n1 cs pn31 vbb j, cc j. av p-acp dt j n1, dt n1 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp po31 n1: cst vbz, pc-acp vvi av p-acp pno31, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1532 Page 692
12616 and to do him some kind Offices. and to do him Some kind Offices. cc pc-acp vdi pno31 d j n2. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1532 Page 692
12617 But this is not friendship. All Friendship, implyeth a reciprocation of Love. Christ Loves the believer, and every true believer loveth Christ. So they are Friends, in the strictest, and most proper sense. But this is not friendship. All Friendship, Implies a reciprocation of Love. christ Loves the believer, and every true believer loves christ. So they Are Friends, in the Strictest, and most proper sense. p-acp d vbz xx n1. d n1, vvz dt n1 pp-f n1. np1 vvz dt n1, cc d j n1 vvz np1. av pns32 vbr n2, p-acp dt js, cc av-ds j n1. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1532 Page 692
12618 Indeed there is a great difference which is well expressed by one of the Casuists thus: Indeed there is a great difference which is well expressed by one of the Casuists thus: np1 a-acp vbz dt j n1 r-crq vbz av vvn p-acp crd pp-f dt n2 av: (56) sermon (DIV2) 1532 Page 692
12619 We will good to him, but we do not bestow that good upon him, which we will him: We will good to him, but we do not bestow that good upon him, which we will him: pns12 vmb j p-acp pno31, cc-acp pns12 vdb xx vvi cst j p-acp pno31, r-crq pns12 vmb pno31: (56) sermon (DIV2) 1532 Page 692
12620 But he while he willeth good to us, also giveth us that good which he, willeth, But he while he wills good to us, also gives us that good which he, wills, cc-acp pns31 n1 pns31 vvz j p-acp pno12, av vvz pno12 d j r-crq pns31, vvz, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1532 Page 692
12621 and by his loving us maketh us good, and lovely. But every Child of God truly loveth Christ; and by his loving us makes us good, and lovely. But every Child of God truly loves christ; cc p-acp po31 j-vvg pno12 vvz pno12 j, cc j. p-acp d n1 pp-f np1 av-j vvz np1; (56) sermon (DIV2) 1532 Page 692
12622 truly I say, that is, sincerely though not with that kind or degree of Love with which Christ loveth him. truly I say, that is, sincerely though not with that kind or degree of Love with which christ loves him. av-j pns11 vvb, cst vbz, av-j cs xx p-acp d n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp r-crq np1 vvz pno31. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1532 Page 692
12623 Lord (saith Peter) thou that knowest all things, knowest that I Love thee. Lord (Says Peter) thou that Knowest all things, Knowest that I Love thee. n1 (vvz np1) pns21 cst vv2 d n2, vv2 cst pns11 vvb pno21. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1532 Page 692
12624 And If any man Loves not the Lord Jesus (saith the Apostle) let him be Anathema Maranatha. And If any man Loves not the Lord jesus (Says the Apostle) let him be Anathema Maranatha. cc cs d n1 vvz xx dt n1 np1 (vvz dt n1) vvb pno31 vbi n1 np1. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1532 Page 692
12625 4. Lastly, Love of friendship alwaies speaketh Communion betwixt the two Lovers. 4. Lastly, Love of friendship always speaks Communion betwixt the two Lovers. crd ord, n1 pp-f n1 av vvz n1 p-acp dt crd n2. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1533 Page 692
12626 We are bound to Love our Enemies, and in every good man there is such a Love, We Are bound to Love our Enemies, and in every good man there is such a Love, pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi po12 n2, cc p-acp d j n1 pc-acp vbz d dt n1, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1533 Page 692
12627 even to those that hate them; even to those that hate them; av p-acp d cst vvb pno32; (56) sermon (DIV2) 1533 Page 692
12628 but this is no Love of friendship, for the Precept of Love to Enemies, obligeth onely against malice and private Revenge, and to common Offices of kindness, it doth not oblige to intimacy, but this is no Love of friendship, for the Precept of Love to Enemies, obliges only against malice and private Revenge, and to Common Offices of kindness, it does not oblige to intimacy, cc-acp d vbz dx n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvb p-acp n2, vvz av-j p-acp n1 cc j n1, cc p-acp j n2 pp-f n1, pn31 vdz xx vvi p-acp n1, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1533 Page 692
12629 or to any near fellowship, and Communion with them. or to any near fellowship, and Communion with them. cc p-acp d j n1, cc n1 p-acp pno32. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1533 Page 692
12630 We are so far obliged to Love our Enemies, as to bear no malice against them, to take no private Revenge upon them, to be ready to do any acts of kindness for their Souls, We Are so Far obliged to Love our Enemies, as to bear no malice against them, to take no private Revenge upon them, to be ready to do any acts of kindness for their Souls, pns12 vbr av av-j vvn pc-acp vvi po12 n2, c-acp pc-acp vvi dx n1 p-acp pno32, pc-acp vvi dx j n1 p-acp pno32, pc-acp vbi j pc-acp vdi d n2 pp-f n1 p-acp po32 n2, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1533 Page 692
12631 and any common offices of love. and any Common Offices of love. cc d j n2 pp-f n1. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1533 Page 692
12632 But I say we are not by it obliged to make them our intimates nor to keep any fellowship or communion with them. But I say we Are not by it obliged to make them our intimates nor to keep any fellowship or communion with them. p-acp pns11 vvb pns12 vbr xx p-acp pn31 vvn pc-acp vvi pno32 po12 vvz ccx pc-acp vvi d n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1533 Page 692
12633 But in a Love of friendship, there is alwaies Communion, or a mutual Communication of the Parties loving each to others. But in a Love of friendship, there is always Communion, or a mutual Communication of the Parties loving each to Others. p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, a-acp vbz av n1, cc dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 vvg d p-acp n2-jn. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1533 Page 692
12634 Christ gives this account of his love of friendship to his disciples, John 15. 15. Henceforth I call you not Servants, christ gives this account of his love of friendship to his Disciples, John 15. 15. Henceforth I call you not Servants, np1 vvz d n1 pp-f po31 n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n2, np1 crd crd av pns11 vvb pn22 xx n2, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1533 Page 692
12635 for the Servant knoweth not what his Lord doth, but I have called you Friends, for all things I have heard of my Father I have made known to you. for the Servant Knoweth not what his Lord does, but I have called you Friends, for all things I have herd of my Father I have made known to you. p-acp dt n1 vvz xx r-crq po31 n1 vdz, cc-acp pns11 vhb vvn pn22 n2, p-acp d n2 pns11 vhb vvn pp-f po11 n1 pns11 vhb vvn vvn p-acp pn22. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1533 Page 692
12636 Christ Communicates himself to believers, to such as are his disciples indeed, he is in them, they in him, christ Communicates himself to believers, to such as Are his Disciples indeed, he is in them, they in him, np1 n2 px31 p-acp n2, p-acp d c-acp vbr po31 n2 av, pns31 vbz p-acp pno32, pns32 p-acp pno31, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1533 Page 692
12637 and he is daily Communicating of his life, and strength to them, for, John 15. 4. Without him, they can do nothing. and he is daily Communicating of his life, and strength to them, for, John 15. 4. Without him, they can do nothing. cc pns31 vbz av-j vvg pp-f po31 n1, cc n1 p-acp pno32, c-acp, np1 crd crd p-acp pno31, pns32 vmb vdi pix. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1533 Page 693
12638 They are daily communicating themselves unto him, making a secret surrender to him, of their hearts, their wills, their affections. They Are daily communicating themselves unto him, making a secret surrender to him, of their hearts, their wills, their affections. pns32 vbr av-j vvg px32 p-acp pno31, vvg dt j-jn n1 p-acp pno31, pp-f po32 n2, po32 n2, po32 n2. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1533 Page 693
12639 Communicating their wants and desires to him by Prayer, &c. Thus I have justified the notion of Christs Love, his friend, his Companion, to be agreeable, to what the Scripture revealeth concerning Christ, and the believing Soul. Communicating their Wants and Desires to him by Prayer, etc. Thus I have justified the notion of Christ Love, his friend, his Companion, to be agreeable, to what the Scripture Revealeth Concerning christ, and the believing Soul. vvg po32 vvz cc n2 p-acp pno31 p-acp n1, av av pns11 vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f npg1 vvb, po31 n1, po31 n1, pc-acp vbi j, p-acp r-crq dt n1 vvz vvg np1, cc dt j-vvg n1 (56) sermon (DIV2) 1533 Page 693
12640 This in the first place leadeth us into a just admiration, of the Divine Love, and condescension. Who is this that calleth from Heaven to Earth, to the Worms of the Earth, This in the First place leads us into a just admiration, of the Divine Love, and condescension. Who is this that calls from Heaven to Earth, to the Worms of the Earth, d p-acp dt ord n1 vvz pno12 p-acp dt j n1, pp-f dt j-jn n1, cc n1. r-crq vbz d cst vvz p-acp n1 p-acp n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1534 Page 693
12641 and speaketh in this language, My Love! My Friend! My Fellow! and speaks in this language, My Love! My Friend! My Fellow! cc vvz p-acp d n1, po11 n1! po11 n1! po11 n1! (56) sermon (DIV2) 1534 Page 693
12642 Is it not he who is the Eternal Son of God, God over all blessed for ever, he to whom there is none like, Is it not he who is the Eternal Son of God, God over all blessed for ever, he to whom there is none like, vbz pn31 xx pns31 r-crq vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1, np1 p-acp d j-vvn p-acp av, pns31 p-acp ro-crq a-acp vbz pix j, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1534 Page 693
12643 and besides whom there is no God? He whom God calleth his fellow, and who thought it no robbery to be equal with the Father. and beside whom there is no God? He whom God calls his fellow, and who Thought it no robbery to be equal with the Father. cc p-acp ro-crq a-acp vbz dx np1? pns31 r-crq np1 vvz po31 n1, cc r-crq vvd pn31 dx n1 pc-acp vbi j-jn p-acp dt n1. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1534 Page 693
12644 And to whom doth he speak? Is it not to those who must say to corruption, thou art my Mother, and to the Worms, you are my brethren and my Sisters? To those whose Fathers are Amorites, and whose Mothers are Hittites, who by nature are dead in trespasses and sins, unclean Children of unclean Parents. And to whom does he speak? Is it not to those who must say to corruption, thou art my Mother, and to the Worms, you Are my brothers and my Sisters? To those whose Father's Are amorites, and whose Mother's Are Hittites, who by nature Are dead in Trespasses and Sins, unclean Children of unclean Parents. cc p-acp r-crq vdz pns31 vvi? vbz pn31 xx p-acp d r-crq vmb vvi p-acp n1, pns21 vb2r po11 n1, cc p-acp dt n2, pn22 vbr po11 n2 cc po11 n2? p-acp d rg-crq n2 vbr np1, cc rg-crq ng1 vbr np1, r-crq p-acp n1 vbr j p-acp n2 cc n2, j n2 pp-f j n2. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1534 Page 693
12645 Will the Lord Love such Ethioptans, as we are by nature? Such Enemies, as we have shewed our selves by practice? Will the Lord make himself a companion to the creature, that is but as the dust of his feet? What manner of Love and condescension is this? For him whom the Eternal Father hath proclaimed to be his Son, Will the Lord Love such Ethioptans, as we Are by nature? Such Enemies, as we have showed our selves by practice? Will the Lord make himself a Companion to the creature, that is but as the dust of his feet? What manner of Love and condescension is this? For him whom the Eternal Father hath proclaimed to be his Son, n1 dt n1 vvb d np2, c-acp pns12 vbr p-acp n1? d n2, c-acp pns12 vhb vvn po12 n2 p-acp n1? n1 dt n1 vvi px31 dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cst vbz cc-acp c-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2? q-crq n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vbz d? p-acp pno31 ro-crq dt j n1 vhz vvn pc-acp vbi po31 n1, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1534 Page 693
12646 and that Son in whom he is well pleased in whom the Lord hath set up his rest, he whom Kings and Prophets desired to see, whom Angels and glorified Saints adore, to whom the Father hath given a name above every name, he who hath Heaven for his throne, the Earth for his footstool, and that Son in whom he is well pleased in whom the Lord hath Set up his rest, he whom Kings and prophets desired to see, whom Angels and glorified Saints adore, to whom the Father hath given a name above every name, he who hath Heaven for his throne, the Earth for his footstool, cc d n1 p-acp ro-crq pns31 vbz av vvn p-acp ro-crq dt n1 vhz vvn a-acp po31 n1, pns31 r-crq n2 cc ng1 vvd pc-acp vvi, ro-crq n2 cc vvn n2 vvi, p-acp ro-crq dt n1 vhz vvn dt n1 p-acp d n1, pns31 r-crq vhz n1 p-acp po31 n1, dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1534 Page 693
12647 and the utmost ends of the Earth for his possession to say to us, My Love, My Friend, My Companion? Certainly these terms ought to ravish our hearts, and the utmost ends of the Earth for his possession to say to us, My Love, My Friend, My Companion? Certainly these terms ought to ravish our hearts, cc dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12, po11 n1, po11 n1, po11 n1? av-j d n2 vmd pc-acp vvi po12 n2, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1534 Page 693
12648 and to affect them with in expressible admiration; and to affect them with in expressible admiration; cc pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp p-acp j n1; (56) sermon (DIV2) 1534 Page 693
12649 and to whom doth he say thus? Is it only to the Glories and beauties of the World? To the Emperors, Rings, Princes and Nobles thereof? No; and to whom does he say thus? Is it only to the Glories and beauty's of the World? To the Emperor's, Rings, Princes and Nobles thereof? No; cc p-acp r-crq vdz pns31 vvi av? vbz pn31 av-j p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1? p-acp dt n2, n2, ng1 cc n2-j av? uh-dx; (56) sermon (DIV2) 1534 Page 693
12650 he saith thus to every believer, even the meanest that treadeth upon the Earth, to the most poor, distressed, afflicted creature, to Job that sits upon a dunghill scraping himself with a potsheard, to Lazarus that lyeth at the rich mans gate full of sores, he Says thus to every believer, even the Meanest that treadeth upon the Earth, to the most poor, distressed, afflicted creature, to Job that sits upon a dunghill scraping himself with a potsherd, to Lazarus that lies At the rich men gate full of sores, pns31 vvz av p-acp d n1, av dt js cst vvz p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt av-ds j, j-vvn, j-vvn n1, pc-acp np1 cst vvz p-acp dt n1 vvg px31 p-acp dt vvn, pc-acp np1 cst vvz p-acp dt j ng1 n1 j pp-f n2, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1534 Page 693
12651 and begging bread, while the Dogs lick his sores, to the poorest believer living in the meanest and dirtiest Gottage, to those whom the World revileth, slighteth, scorneth, to those who have spit in his face, and begging bred, while the Dogs lick his sores, to the Poorest believer living in the Meanest and dirtiest Gottage, to those whom the World revileth, slighteth, scorneth, to those who have spit in his face, cc j-vvg n1, cs dt n2 vvi po31 n2, p-acp dt js n1 vvg p-acp dt js cc js n1, p-acp d r-crq dt n1 vvz, vvz, vvz, p-acp d r-crq vhb n1 p-acp po31 n1, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1534 Page 694
12652 and abused his patience, and despised his goodness, that have hardened their hearts against him, grieved his holy Spirit. and abused his patience, and despised his Goodness, that have hardened their hearts against him, grieved his holy Spirit. cc vvn po31 n1, cc vvd po31 n1, cst vhb vvn po32 n2 p-acp pno31, vvd po31 j n1. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1534 Page 694
12653 Yet having repented of these things and being turned to him, to these he calleth, to these he saith, My Love, My Friends, My Companions! Yet having repented of these things and being turned to him, to these he calls, to these he Says, My Love, My Friends, My Sodales! av vhg vvn pp-f d n2 cc vbg vvn p-acp pno31, p-acp d pns31 vvz, p-acp d pns31 vvz, po11 n1, po11 n2, po11 n2! (56) sermon (DIV2) 1534 Page 694
12654 He upbraideth them not for their former miscarriages, to these he becometh a fellow Prisoner, in these he becomes a fellow helper, these shall be joint heirs with him. He upbraideth them not for their former miscarriages, to these he Becometh a fellow Prisoner, in these he becomes a fellow helper, these shall be joint Heirs with him. pns31 vvz pno32 xx p-acp po32 j n2, p-acp d pns31 vvz dt n1 n1, p-acp d pns31 vvz dt n1 n1, d vmb vbi j n2 p-acp pno31. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1534 Page 694
12655 Hear O Heavens! be astonished O Earth, never was Love like this, never such matchless Love. Hear Oh Heavens! be astonished Oh Earth, never was Love like this, never such matchless Love. vvb uh n2! vbb vvn uh n1, av-x vbds n1 av-j d, av d j n1. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1534 Page 694
13713 yet groweth up to a great tree, the faith of another may be so strong as to remove mountains; yet grows up to a great tree, the faith of Another may be so strong as to remove Mountains; av vvz a-acp p-acp dt j n1, dt n1 pp-f j-jn vmb vbi av j c-acp pc-acp vvi n2; (60) sermon (DIV2) 1678 Page 752
12656 Let all our Souls swallow up themselves in this gulph of unfathomable Love, and while we are sinking let us cry out, O the height, and depth, Let all our Souls swallow up themselves in this gulf of unfathomable Love, and while we Are sinking let us cry out, Oh the height, and depth, vvb d po12 n2 vvb a-acp px32 p-acp d n1 pp-f j n1, cc cs pns12 vbr vvg vvb pno12 vvi av, uh dt n1, cc n1, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1534 Page 694
12657 and length, and breadth of the Love of God in Jesus Christ, It is a condescension beyond the grasp of our faith. and length, and breadth of the Love of God in jesus christ, It is a condescension beyond the grasp of our faith. cc n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1 np1, pn31 vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1534 Page 694
12658 The greatness of it causeth in us a difficulty to believe it. The greatness of it Causes in us a difficulty to believe it. dt n1 pp-f pn31 vvz p-acp pno12 dt n1 pc-acp vvi pn31. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1534 Page 694
12659 Who is a God like our God, a Saviour a Redeemer, an Husband like our Saviour, our Redeemer our Spiritual Husband? When they told David, that he should have Michal the Daughter of Saul to Wife, and persuaded him to it; Who is a God like our God, a Saviour a Redeemer, an Husband like our Saviour, our Redeemer our Spiritual Husband? When they told David, that he should have Michal the Daughter of Saul to Wife, and persuaded him to it; q-crq vbz dt np1 vvb po12 n1, dt n1 dt n1, dt n1 av-j po12 n1, po12 n1 po12 j n1? c-crq pns32 vvd np1, cst pns31 vmd vhi np1 dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1, cc vvd pno31 p-acp pn31; (56) sermon (DIV2) 1534 Page 694
12660 Seemeth it to you (saith he) a small thing to be a Son-in-law to a King? If there be any of you not affected with this Love, this transcendent Love, give me leave to speak to you in the language of David; Seemeth it to you a small thing, to be the beloved, the friends, the companions of the Lord Jesus Christ? Ah! That I could send you away this day, admiring the divine Love, that he should take the fellowship of our nature upon him, that he should make us his fellow Citizens, admit us to a fellowship with him both in grace here, Seems it to you (Says he) a small thing to be a Son-in-law to a King? If there be any of you not affected with this Love, this transcendent Love, give me leave to speak to you in the language of David; Seems it to you a small thing, to be the Beloved, the Friends, the Sodales of the Lord jesus christ? Ah! That I could send you away this day, admiring the divine Love, that he should take the fellowship of our nature upon him, that he should make us his fellow Citizens, admit us to a fellowship with him both in grace Here, vvz pn31 p-acp pn22 (vvz pns31) dt j n1 pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp dt n1? cs pc-acp vbb d pp-f pn22 xx vvn p-acp d n1, d j n1, vvb pno11 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; vvz pn31 p-acp pn22 dt j n1, pc-acp vbi dt j-vvn, dt n2, dt n2 pp-f dt n1 np1 np1? uh cst pns11 vmd vvi pn22 av d n1, vvg dt j-jn n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp pno31, cst pns31 vmd vvi pno12 po31 n1 n2, vvb pno12 p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno31 d p-acp n1 av, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1534 Page 694
12661 and in glory hereafter, that he should be our Companion in tribulation, our Companion in labour, and follow Soldier. But I leave this to be further improved by you in your more private meditations. and in glory hereafter, that he should be our Companion in tribulation, our Companion in labour, and follow Soldier. But I leave this to be further improved by you in your more private meditations. cc p-acp n1 av, cst pns31 vmd vbi po12 n1 p-acp n1, po12 n1 p-acp n1, cc vvb n1. cc-acp pns11 vvb d pc-acp vbi av-jc vvn p-acp pn22 p-acp po22 av-dc j n2. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1534 Page 694
12662 2. Secondly, This notion is of wonderful use to relieve, and comfort the People of God under all their present afflictions or fears of greater. 2. Secondly, This notion is of wondered use to relieve, and Comfort the People of God under all their present afflictions or fears of greater. crd ord, d n1 vbz pp-f j n1 pc-acp vvi, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d po32 j n2 cc n2 pp-f jc. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1535 Page 694
12663 The face of things as to Gods People hath been a long time gathering blackness and there is this day a great blackness. The face of things as to God's People hath been a long time gathering blackness and there is this day a great blackness. dt n1 pp-f n2 c-acp p-acp ng1 n1 vhz vbn dt j n1 vvg n1 cc pc-acp vbz d n1 dt j n1. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1535 Page 694
12664 Prisons in the Primitive times were more the habitations of Gods People then Palaces, God grant we may not see them to be so again; Prisons in the Primitive times were more the habitations of God's People then Palaces, God grant we may not see them to be so again; n2 p-acp dt j n2 vbdr av-dc dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1 cs n2, np1 vvb pns12 vmb xx vvi pno32 pc-acp vbi av av; (56) sermon (DIV2) 1535 Page 694
12665 we have been so used to beds of Feathers & Down, that the thoughts of a bed of straw make us shrink, we have been so used to Beds of Feathers & Down, that the thoughts of a Bed of straw make us shrink, pns12 vhb vbn av vvn p-acp n2 pp-f n2 cc a-acp, cst dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 vvb pno12 vvi, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1535 Page 694
12666 so wedded to our own Country, that a strange land appeareth to us a strange thing. so wedded to our own Country, that a strange land appears to us a strange thing. av vvn p-acp po12 vvi n1, cst dt j n1 vvz p-acp pno12 dt j n1. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1535 Page 695
12667 The Providence of God looketh as if it were preparing Prisons, and Fetters, and banishments for his People and the hearts of Gods People are every where as sad as the times. The Providence of God looks as if it were preparing Prisons, and Fetters, and banishments for his People and the hearts of God's People Are every where as sad as the times. dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz c-acp cs pn31 vbdr vvg n2, cc n2, cc n2 p-acp po31 n1 cc dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1 vbr d q-crq p-acp j c-acp dt n2. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1535 Page 695
12668 What a wonderful comfort and relief to the People of God at such a time is it for them, to hear the Lord Jesus Christ calling them his Companions. What a wondered Comfort and relief to the People of God At such a time is it for them, to hear the Lord jesus christ calling them his Sodales. q-crq dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d dt n1 vbz pn31 p-acp pno32, pc-acp vvi dt n1 np1 np1 vvg pno32 po31 n2. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1535 Page 695
12669 His Companions in tribulation, and to call himself their fellow Souldier and fellow Prisoner. There are a great many arguments with which the suffering Servants of God may be relieved; His Sodales in tribulation, and to call himself their fellow Soldier and fellow Prisoner. There Are a great many Arguments with which the suffering Servants of God may be relieved; po31 n2 p-acp n1, cc pc-acp vvi px31 po32 n1 n1 cc n1 n1. pc-acp vbr dt j d n2 p-acp r-crq dt j-vvg n2 pp-f np1 vmb vbi vvn; (56) sermon (DIV2) 1535 Page 695
12702 as to hard and difficult duties. O saith a Christian. as to hard and difficult duties. Oh Says a Christian. c-acp p-acp j cc j n2. uh vvz dt njp. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1536 Page 697
12670 Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer (said the Angel to the Church at Smyrna) Behold the Devil shall cast some of you into Prison, that you may be tryed, fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer (said the Angel to the Church At Smyrna) Behold the devil shall cast Some of you into Prison, that you may be tried, vvb pix pp-f d n2 r-crq pns21 vm2 vvi (vvd dt n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1) vvb dt n1 vmb vvi d pp-f pn22 p-acp n1, cst pn22 vmb vbi vvn, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1535 Page 695
12671 and you shall have tribulation that you might be tryed, and you shall have tribulation for ten days, Rev. 2. 10. There are several arguments, 1. It is the Devil that cast Saints into Prison. and you shall have tribulation that you might be tried, and you shall have tribulation for ten days, Rev. 2. 10. There Are several Arguments, 1. It is the devil that cast Saints into Prison. cc pn22 vmb vhi n1 cst pn22 vmd vbi vvn, cc pn22 vmb vhi n1 p-acp crd n2, n1 crd crd pc-acp vbr j n2, crd pn31 vbz dt n1 cst vvd n2 p-acp n1. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1535 Page 695
12672 He doth it by men as his instruments, but he filleth them with their rage and malice, 2. It is that they may be tryed. He does it by men as his Instruments, but he fills them with their rage and malice, 2. It is that they may be tried. pns31 vdz pn31 p-acp n2 p-acp po31 n2, cc-acp pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp po32 vvi cc n1, crd pn31 vbz d pns32 vmb vbi vvn. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1535 Page 695
12673 God permits it, the Devil could have no power against ▪ a believer more then against Christ, God permits it, the devil could have no power against ▪ a believer more then against christ, np1 vvz pn31, dt n1 vmd vhi dx n1 p-acp ▪ dt n1 av-dc cs p-acp np1, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1535 Page 695
12674 if God did not permit it. if God did not permit it. cs np1 vdd xx vvi pn31. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1535 Page 695
12675 The Devil and his instruments design is to ruin and to destroy them, Gods end is to try them. 3. It shall be but a tribulation for ten days, a short time. The devil and his Instruments Design is to ruin and to destroy them, God's end is to try them. 3. It shall be but a tribulation for ten days, a short time. dt n1 cc po31 n2 n1 vbz pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi pno32, npg1 n1 vbz pc-acp vvi pno32. crd pn31 vmb vbi p-acp dt n1 p-acp crd n2, dt j n1. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1535 Page 695
12676 The rod of the wicked shall not always rest upon the lot of the righteous. The rod of the wicked shall not always rest upon the lot of the righteous. dt n1 pp-f dt j vmb xx av vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1535 Page 695
12677 Well, but how shall they hold out these ten days? See Isaiah. 43. 1, 2. Thus saith the Lord that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not, for I have Redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name, thou art mine. Well, but how shall they hold out these ten days? See Isaiah. 43. 1, 2. Thus Says the Lord that created thee, Oh Jacob, and he that formed thee, Oh Israel, fear not, for I have Redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name, thou art mine. av, cc-acp q-crq vmb pns32 vvi av d crd n2? n1 np1. crd crd, crd av vvz dt n1 cst vvd pno21, uh np1, cc pns31 cst vvd pno21, uh np1, vvb xx, c-acp pns11 vhb j-vvn pno21, pns11 vhb vvn pno21 p-acp po21 n1, pns21 vb2r png11. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1535 Page 695
12678 When thou passest through the waters I will be with thee, and through the rivers they shall not overflow thee. When thou passest through the waters I will be with thee, and through the Rivers they shall not overflow thee. c-crq pns21 vv2 p-acp dt n2 pns11 vmb vbi p-acp pno21, cc p-acp dt n2 pns32 vmb xx vvi pno21. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1535 Page 695
12679 When thou walkest through the fires thou shalt not be burnt, neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. When thou walkest through the fires thou shalt not be burned, neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. c-crq pns21 vv2 p-acp dt n2 pns21 vm2 xx vbi vvn, dx vmb dt n1 vvb p-acp pno21. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1535 Page 695
12680 In the ten days of tribulation, the Child of God shall not be alone, he that Redeemed them, will be with them. This was made good to the three Children in the fiery fornace in Babylon, Dan. 3. 24. Did not we cast three men bound into the midst of the fire? (saith Nebuchadnezzar) lo I see four men loose walking in the middest of the fire, In the ten days of tribulation, the Child of God shall not be alone, he that Redeemed them, will be with them. This was made good to the three Children in the fiery furnace in Babylon, Dan. 3. 24. Did not we cast three men bound into the midst of the fire? (Says Nebuchadnezzar) lo I see four men lose walking in the midst of the fire, p-acp dt crd n2 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb xx vbi j, pns31 cst j-vvn pno32, vmb vbi p-acp pno32. d vbds vvn j p-acp dt crd n2 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp np1, np1 crd crd vdd xx pns12 vvi crd n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1? (vvz np1) uh pns11 vvb crd n2 j vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1535 Page 695
12681 and they have no hurt, and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God. and they have no hurt, and the from of the fourth is like the Son of God. cc pns32 vhb dx n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt ord vbz av-j dt n1 pp-f np1. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1535 Page 695
12682 He was with Daniel, Daniel 9. 22. With Paul and Sil•s, Acts. 16. They could never else have sang in the Prison at midnight. He was with daniel, daniel 9. 22. With Paul and Sil•s, Acts. 16. They could never Else have sang in the Prison At midnight. pns31 vbds p-acp np1, np1 crd crd p-acp np1 cc n2, n2 crd pns32 vmd av-x av vhb vvd p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1535 Page 695
12683 Let the People of God lift up their heads as Moses, seeing him who is invisible. Let the People of God lift up their Heads as Moses, seeing him who is invisible. vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd a-acp po32 n2 p-acp np1, vvg pno31 r-crq vbz j. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1535 Page 695
12684 Only take the caution of Peter, 1. Pet, 4. Let none of you suffer as a Murderer, Only take the caution of Peter, 1. Pet, 4. Let none of you suffer as a Murderer, av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, crd np1, crd vvd pix pp-f pn22 vvb p-acp dt n1, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1535 Page 695
12685 or as a Thief, or as an Evil doer, or as a busy body in other, mens matters. or as a Thief, or as an Evil doer, or as a busy body in other, men's matters. cc p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt j-jn n1, cc p-acp dt j n1 p-acp j-jn, ng2 n2. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1535 Page 696
12686 But if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God one this behalf. But if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him Glorify God one this behalf. p-acp cs d n1 vvi p-acp dt njp, vvb pno31 xx vbi j, cc-acp vvb pno31 vvi np1 crd d n1. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1535 Page 696
12786 and it is questionable which of them is principally intended. 1. An Horse is a goodly creature. and it is questionable which of them is principally intended. 1. an Horse is a goodly creature. cc pn31 vbz j r-crq pp-f pno32 vbz av-j vvn. crd dt n1 vbz dt j n1. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1549 Page 701
12687 Let men look that they suffer for righteousness sake, that is, to avoid sinning against God, (all such suffering is for righteousness sake) then they shall never be alone. Let men look that they suffer for righteousness sake, that is, to avoid sinning against God, (all such suffering is for righteousness sake) then they shall never be alone. vvb n2 vvb cst pns32 vvi p-acp n1 n1, cst vbz, pc-acp vvi vvg p-acp np1, (d d j-vvg vbz p-acp n1 n1) cs pns32 vmb av-x vbi j. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1535 Page 696
12688 Saul, Saul why (saith Christ) persecutest thou me, calling out of Heaven to Paul, when he was in his full carreer of persecution of the Church. Saul, Saul why (Says christ) Persecutest thou me, calling out of Heaven to Paul, when he was in his full career of persecution of the Church. np1, np1 q-crq (vvz np1) vv2 pns21 pno11, vvg av pp-f n1 p-acp np1, c-crq pns31 vbds p-acp po31 j n1 pp-f n1 pp-f dt n1. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1535 Page 696
12689 No man can expect, that Christ should be a companion to him in his tribulation while he suffereth meetly for his stomach, or out of humour, much less if he suffereth for doing that which is plainly sinful and which he ought not to have done, No man can expect, that christ should be a Companion to him in his tribulation while he suffers meetly for his stomach, or out of humour, much less if he suffers for doing that which is plainly sinful and which he ought not to have done, dx n1 vmb vvi, cst np1 vmd vbi dt n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 n1 cs pns31 vvz av-j p-acp po31 n1, cc av pp-f n1, d dc cs pns31 vvz p-acp vdg d r-crq vbz av-j j cc r-crq pns31 vmd xx pc-acp vhi vdn, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1535 Page 696
12690 but if he suffereth to avoid sin against God, to keep himself unspotted from the World, but if he suffers to avoid since against God, to keep himself unspotted from the World, cc-acp cs pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi px31 j p-acp dt n1, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1535 Page 696
12691 as he is made a partaker of Christs sufferings, so Christ will be a partaker of his sufferings, his Companion in suffering, as he is made a partaker of Christ sufferings, so christ will be a partaker of his sufferings, his Companion in suffering, c-acp pns31 vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2, av np1 vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, po31 n1 p-acp vvg, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1535 Page 696
12692 and whensoever Christs glory shall be revealed, he shall be glad with exceeding joy. It is a marvelous sweet notion to suffering Christians, to hear that Jesus Christ is, and whensoever Christ glory shall be revealed, he shall be glad with exceeding joy. It is a marvelous sweet notion to suffering Christians, to hear that jesus christ is, cc c-crq npg1 n1 vmb vbi vvn, pns31 vmb vbi j p-acp j-vvg n1. pn31 vbz dt j j n1 p-acp vvg np1, pc-acp vvi cst np1 np1 vbz, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1535 Page 696
12693 and will be their Companion in sufferings; fear not therefore Christians! and will be their Companion in sufferings; Fear not Therefore Christians! cc vmb vbi po32 n1 p-acp n2; vvb xx av np1! (56) sermon (DIV2) 1535 Page 696
12694 in despight of evil men, and evil times, to keep a good Conscience, but Jam. 1. 2. Count it all joy, when you fall into diverse temptations. in despite of evil men, and evil times, to keep a good Conscience, but Jam. 1. 2. Count it all joy, when you fallen into diverse temptations. p-acp n1 pp-f j-jn n2, cc j-jn n2, pc-acp vvi dt j n1, cc-acp np1 crd crd vvb pn31 d n1, c-crq pn22 vvb p-acp j n2. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1535 Page 696
12695 A good Conscience was yet never in Prison alone. Nor will this be strange to us if we consider, that even death it self, A good Conscience was yet never in Prison alone. Nor will this be strange to us if we Consider, that even death it self, dt j n1 vbds av av p-acp n1 av-j. ccx vmb d vbi j p-acp pno12 cs pns12 vvb, cst av n1 pn31 n1, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1535 Page 696
12696 though it makes Soul and Body part Company, yet it doth not make Christ and a believer part Company. though it makes Soul and Body part Company, yet it does not make christ and a believer part Company. cs pn31 vvz n1 cc n1 n1 n1, av pn31 vdz xx vvi np1 cc dt n1 n1 n1. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1535 Page 696
12697 Our Bodies shall be raised from the Grave, by the Spirit of Christ dwelling in us, Rom. 8. 11. There are two great arguments amongst others to comfort the People of God in all their noons of Afflictions, 1. That even then they are Christs fellows. They then are in the fellowship of his death, Phil. 4. 10, 11. They suffer with him, Rom. 8. 17. They are made conformable to his death, Christ is magnified in their body. They make up what is lacking in the sufferings of Christ, 2. That Christ will then be their fellow; Our Bodies shall be raised from the Grave, by the Spirit of christ Dwelling in us, Rom. 8. 11. There Are two great Arguments among Others to Comfort the People of God in all their noons of Afflictions, 1. That even then they Are Christ Fellows. They then Are in the fellowship of his death, Philip 4. 10, 11. They suffer with him, Rom. 8. 17. They Are made conformable to his death, christ is magnified in their body. They make up what is lacking in the sufferings of christ, 2. That christ will then be their fellow; po12 n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt j, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp pno12, np1 crd crd pc-acp vbr crd j n2 p-acp n2-jn pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d po32 n2 pp-f n2, crd cst av av pns32 vbr npg1 n2. pns32 av vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, np1 crd crd, crd pns32 vvb p-acp pno31, np1 crd crd pns32 vbr vvn j p-acp po31 n1, np1 vbz vvn p-acp po32 n1. pns32 vvb a-acp r-crq vbz vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, crd cst np1 vmb av vbi po32 n1; (56) sermon (DIV2) 1535 Page 696
12698 it is to the Spouse at Noon, that he saith here, O My Love, My Fellow! it is to the Spouse At Noon, that he Says Here, Oh My Love, My Fellow! pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, cst pns31 vvz av, uh po11 n1, po11 n1! (56) sermon (DIV2) 1535 Page 696
12699 &c. When the World is spitting their Venom, shewing their utmost Malice and hatred, even then Christ is calling to them and saying, My Love. When the World is casting them out as Pestilent fellows, then is Christ saying unto them, My Companions! Then will he be with them, etc. When the World is spitting their Venom, showing their utmost Malice and hatred, even then christ is calling to them and saying, My Love. When the World is casting them out as Pestilent Fellows, then is christ saying unto them, My Sodales! Then will he be with them, av c-crq dt n1 vbz vvg po32 n1, vvg po32 j n1 cc n1, av cs np1 vbz vvg p-acp pno32 cc n1, po11 n1. c-crq dt n1 vbz vvg pno32 av p-acp j n2, av vbz np1 vvg p-acp pno32, po11 n2! av vmb pns31 vbi p-acp pno32, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1535 Page 696
12700 and manifest himself as a friendly Companion to them. and manifest himself as a friendly Companion to them. cc vvi px31 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp pno32. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1535 Page 696
12701 In the third place, How should this raise up the hearts of Christians above all discouragements, In the third place, How should this raise up the hearts of Christians above all discouragements, p-acp dt ord n1, c-crq vmd d vvi a-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp d n2, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1536 Page 697
12703 This is an hard saying, who can hear it, a difficult duty, how shall I ever perform it? how shall I ever get up my heart to it? Put to thy hand Christian, thou canst do nothing of thy self, This is an hard saying, who can hear it, a difficult duty, how shall I ever perform it? how shall I ever get up my heart to it? Put to thy hand Christian, thou Canst do nothing of thy self, d vbz dt j n-vvg, r-crq vmb vvi pn31, dt j n1, q-crq vmb pns11 av vvi pn31? q-crq vmb pns11 av vvb a-acp po11 n1 p-acp pn31? vvb p-acp po21 n1 np1, pns21 vm2 vdi pix pp-f po21 n1, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1536 Page 697
12704 but thou mayest do all things through Christ that strengtheneth thee, what cannot Christ and thou do together? I live, saith Paul, Gal. 2. 20. yet not I, but Christ liveth in me, but thou Mayest do all things through christ that strengtheneth thee, what cannot christ and thou do together? I live, Says Paul, Gal. 2. 20. yet not I, but christ lives in me, cc-acp pns21 vm2 vdi d n2 p-acp np1 cst vvz pno21, r-crq vmbx np1 cc pns21 vdb av? pns11 vvb, vvz np1, np1 crd crd av xx pns11, cc-acp np1 vvz p-acp pno11, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1536 Page 697
12705 and the life which I now live in the flesh, I live by the faith of the Son of God. and the life which I now live in the Flesh, I live by the faith of the Son of God. cc dt n1 r-crq pns11 av vvi p-acp dt n1, pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1536 Page 697
12706 Remember Christ hath called thee fellow, and why? Because he is thy fellow helper in duty as well as thy fellow Prisoner, remember christ hath called thee fellow, and why? Because he is thy fellow helper in duty as well as thy fellow Prisoner, vvb np1 vhz vvn pno21 n1, cc q-crq? p-acp pns31 vbz po21 n1 n1 p-acp n1 c-acp av c-acp po21 n1 n1, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1536 Page 697
12707 and fellow Souldier in all thy sufferings. and fellow Soldier in all thy sufferings. cc n1 n1 p-acp d po21 n2. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1536 Page 697
12708 Only do not like a Sluggard, lye down, and stand still, and cry, there is a lion in the way. Only do not like a Sluggard, lie down, and stand still, and cry, there is a Lion in the Way. j vdb xx av-j dt n1, vvb a-acp, cc vvb av, cc vvi, a-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n1. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1536 Page 697
12709 Isa. 41. 10. (Saith God) Fear not, for I am with thee, be not dismayed, Isaiah 41. 10. (Says God) fear not, for I am with thee, be not dismayed, np1 crd crd (vvz np1) vvb xx, c-acp pns11 vbm p-acp pno21, vbb xx vvn, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1536 Page 697
12710 for I am thy God, I will strengthen thee, yea I will help thee, yea I will uphold thee, with the right hand of my righteousness, v. 13. I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, fear not, for I will help thee. for I am thy God, I will strengthen thee, yea I will help thee, yea I will uphold thee, with the right hand of my righteousness, v. 13. I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not, for I will help thee. c-acp pns11 vbm po21 np1, pns11 vmb vvi pno21, uh pns11 vmb vvi pno21, uh pns11 vmb vvi pno21, p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f po11 n1, n1 crd sy dt n1 po21 n1 vmb vvi po21 j-jn n1, vvg p-acp pno21, vvb xx, c-acp pns11 vmb vvi pno21. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1536 Page 697
12711 It is Christians great fault, they pore upon themselves, and discourage themselves from their own natural impotencies and insufficiencies, It is Christians great fault, they poor upon themselves, and discourage themselves from their own natural Impotencies and Insufficiencies, pn31 vbz np1 j n1, pns32 j p-acp px32, cc vvi px32 p-acp po32 d j n2 cc n2, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1536 Page 697
12712 and do not consider that their fruit is found in Christ, and all their strength also laid up and found in him, and do not Consider that their fruit is found in christ, and all their strength also laid up and found in him, cc vdb xx vvi cst po32 n1 vbz vvn p-acp np1, cc d po32 n1 av vvn a-acp cc vvn p-acp pno31, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1536 Page 697
12713 and to be derived from him. and to be derived from him. cc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno31. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1536 Page 697
12714 Fourthly, Doth Christ say to us, My Love? And shall not we say to him, My Beloved! shall not we Love the Lord Jesus Christ, Fourthly, Does christ say to us, My Love? And shall not we say to him, My beloved! shall not we Love the Lord jesus christ, ord, vdz np1 vvi p-acp pno12, po11 n1? cc vmb xx pns12 vvi p-acp pno31, po11 np1! vmb xx pns12 vvi dt n1 np1 np1, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1537 Page 697
12715 and compleat this Love of friendship? It is said that when Christ was going with his disciples to Emaus their hearts burn'd within them, and complete this Love of friendship? It is said that when christ was going with his Disciples to Emaus their hearts burned within them, cc j d n1 pp-f n1? pn31 vbz vvn cst c-crq np1 vbds vvg p-acp po31 n2 p-acp np1 po32 n2 vvn p-acp pno32, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1537 Page 697
12716 while they heard him talking by the way. while they herd him talking by the Way. cs pns32 vvd pno31 vvg p-acp dt n1. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1537 Page 697
12717 Have not your hearts burned within you, while you have heard Jesus Christ speaking to you in this dialect? My, Love, My Fellow, Have not your hearts burned within you, while you have herd jesus christ speaking to you in this dialect? My, Love, My Fellow, vhb xx po22 n2 vvn p-acp pn22, cs pn22 vhb vvn np1 np1 vvg p-acp pn22 p-acp d n1? po11, n1, po11 n1, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1537 Page 697
12718 If you Love them that Love you (saith our Lord, Matth. 5.) What reward have you? even the Publicans do so. If you Love them that Love you (Says our Lord, Matthew 5.) What reward have you? even the Publicans do so. cs pn22 vvb pno32 cst vvb pn22 (vvz po12 n1, np1 crd) q-crq n1 vhb pn22? av dt n2 vdb av. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1537 Page 697
12719 O Love the Lord Jesus Christ all you his Saints, for he loveth you, and that too with the greatest, and most unmeasurable love. Oh Love the Lord jesus christ all you his Saints, for he loves you, and that too with the greatest, and most unmeasurable love. uh vvb dt n1 np1 np1 d pn22 po31 n2, c-acp pns31 vvz pn22, cc cst av p-acp dt js, cc av-ds j n1. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1537 Page 697
12720 Is Christ our Companion? let us not grudg then to be his Companions, and let us behave our selves towards him as towards a Companion, and such a Companion. This learneth us several things. Is christ our Companion? let us not grudge then to be his Sodales, and let us behave our selves towards him as towards a Companion, and such a Companion. This learneth us several things. vbz np1 po12 n1? vvb pno12 xx vvi av pc-acp vbi po31 n2, cc vvb pno12 vvi po12 n2 p-acp pno31 a-acp p-acp dt n1, cc d dt n1. d vvz pno12 j n2. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1538 Page 697
12721 1. It learneth us what is our constant work and duty, viz! 1. It learneth us what is our constant work and duty, videlicet! crd pn31 vvz pno12 r-crq vbz po12 j n1 cc n1, av! (56) sermon (DIV2) 1539 Page 697
12722 To Glorify God by doing the work which God hath given us to do, by manifesting his name to those whom God hath given us. To glorify God by doing the work which God hath given us to do, by manifesting his name to those whom God hath given us. p-acp vvb np1 p-acp vdg dt n1 r-crq np1 vhz vvn pno12 pc-acp vdi, p-acp vvg po31 n1 p-acp d r-crq np1 vhz vvn pno12. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1539 Page 698
12723 This was Christs work, he went up and down doing good, saith the Evangelist. This was Christs work, this should be our work, we should be thinking every morning, This was Christ work, he went up and down doing good, Says the Evangelist. This was Christ work, this should be our work, we should be thinking every morning, d vbds npg1 n1, pns31 vvd a-acp cc p-acp vdg j, vvz dt np1. d vbds npg1 n1, d vmd vbi po12 n1, pns12 vmd vbi vvg d n1, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1539 Page 698
12724 how should I glorify Christ this day? How may I shew my self this day a Companion in labour to my great Lord and Master? this we cannot do by making our selves Companions of fools, how should I Glorify christ this day? How may I show my self this day a Companion in labour to my great Lord and Master? this we cannot do by making our selves Sodales of Fools, q-crq vmd pns11 vvi np1 d n1? q-crq vmb pns11 vvi po11 n1 d n1 dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp po11 j n1 cc n1? d pns12 vmbx vdi p-acp vvg po12 n2 n2 pp-f n2, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1539 Page 698
12725 nor meer Companions of worldly men, but by being the Companions of those that fear the Lord. nor mere Sodales of worldly men, but by being the Sodales of those that Fear the Lord. ccx j n2 pp-f j n2, cc-acp p-acp vbg dt n2 pp-f d cst vvb dt n1. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1539 Page 698
12726 2. It learneth us our duty, to be couragious, valiant in fight, striving against sin, confident of Victory over all our Spiritual Enemies. Of these I have spake before. 2. It learneth us our duty, to be courageous, valiant in fight, striving against since, confident of Victory over all our Spiritual Enemies. Of these I have spoke before. crd pn31 vvz pno12 po12 n1, pc-acp vbi j, j p-acp n1, vvg p-acp n1, j pp-f n1 p-acp d po12 j n2. pp-f d pns11 vhb vvd a-acp. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1540 Page 698
12727 We should also in consideration of this use Christ as our Companion, and behave our selves towards him as to our Companion, We should also in consideration of this use christ as our Companion, and behave our selves towards him as to our Companion, pns12 vmd av p-acp n1 pp-f d n1 np1 p-acp po12 n1, cc vvi po12 n2 p-acp pno31 a-acp p-acp po12 n1, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1540 Page 698
12728 and as to such a Companion, as he is. and as to such a Companion, as he is. cc c-acp p-acp d dt n1, c-acp pns31 vbz. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1540 Page 698
12729 I shall direct in that in two or three particulars, 1. Be no Companion to Christs Enemies. I shall Direct in that in two or three particulars, 1. Be no Companion to Christ Enemies. pns11 vmb vvi p-acp d p-acp crd cc crd n2-j, crd vbb dx n1 p-acp npg1 n2. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1540 Page 698
12730 David saith, Psal. 119. 63. I am a Companion of all them that fear thee, Psal. 119. 63. Solomon telleth us, That a Companion of fools shall be destroyed Prov. 13. 20. Who those fools are you may read, 1 Cor. 6. 9, 10. Revel. 21. 8. All such as shall never enter into the Kingdom of God, such as shall be destroyed in the lake that burns with fire, David Says, Psalm 119. 63. I am a Companion of all them that Fear thee, Psalm 119. 63. Solomon Telleth us, That a Companion of Fools shall be destroyed Curae 13. 20. Who those Fools Are you may read, 1 Cor. 6. 9, 10. Revel. 21. 8. All such as shall never enter into the Kingdom of God, such as shall be destroyed in the lake that burns with fire, np1 vvz, np1 crd crd pns11 vbm dt n1 pp-f d pno32 cst vvb pno21, np1 crd crd np1 vvz pno12, cst dt n1 pp-f n2 vmb vbi vvn np1 crd crd q-crq d n2 vbr pn22 vmb vvi, crd np1 crd crd, crd vvb. crd crd av-d d c-acp vmb av-x vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, d c-acp vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 cst vvz p-acp n1, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1540 Page 698
12731 and brimstone, are fools with a witness. No Companion to these can shew himself a Companion to Jesus Christ: and brimstone, Are Fools with a witness. No Companion to these can show himself a Companion to jesus christ: cc n1, vbr n2 p-acp dt n1. dx n1 p-acp d vmb vvi px31 dt n1 p-acp np1 np1: (56) sermon (DIV2) 1540 Page 698
12732 Solomon saith, Prov. 28. 7. A Companion of riotous men shameth his Father. Solomon Says, Curae 28. 7. A Companion of riotous men shameth his Father. np1 vvz, np1 crd crd dt n1 pp-f j n2 vvz po31 n1. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1540 Page 698
12733 He that is a Companion, an ordinary Company, to loose and profane men, Drunkards, Swearers, Blasphemers, profane Swearers, He that is a Companion, an ordinary Company, to lose and profane men, Drunkards, Swearers, Blasphemers, profane Swearers, pns31 cst vbz dt n1, dt j n1, pc-acp vvi cc j n2, n2, n2, n2, j n2, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1540 Page 698
12734 and cursers, and professeth to be a Companion of Christ shameth Christ to whom he pretendeth to be a Companion. and cursers, and Professes to be a Companion of christ shameth christ to whom he pretendeth to be a Companion. cc n2, cc vvz pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz np1 p-acp ro-crq pns31 vvz pc-acp vbi dt n1. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1540 Page 698
12735 Have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, Eph. 5. 11. If you have see what the same Apostle saith, 2 Cor. 6. 14. What fellowship can righteousness and light have with you? The Gentleman abhorreth his Mistriss that makes herself a Companion to ever Tapster and Porter. 2. Be you much in company with Christ. Have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, Ephesians 5. 11. If you have see what the same Apostle Says, 2 Cor. 6. 14. What fellowship can righteousness and Light have with you? The Gentleman abhorreth his Mistress that makes herself a Companion to ever Tapster and Porter. 2. Be you much in company with christ. vhb dx n1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1, np1 crd crd cs pn22 vhb vvi r-crq dt d n1 vvz, crd np1 crd crd q-crq n1 vmb n1 cc j vhb p-acp pn22? dt n1 vvz po31 n1 cst vvz px31 dt n1 p-acp av n1 cc n1. crd vbb pn22 d p-acp n1 p-acp np1. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1540 Page 698
12736 Fellows, and lovers use to be so, they are never well but when they are so. Fellows, and lovers use to be so, they Are never well but when they Are so. np1, cc n2 vvb pc-acp vbi av, pns32 vbr av-x av cc-acp c-crq pns32 vbr av. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1540 Page 698
12737 Frequent Communion with God, is like the frequent meetings, and converses of lovers, which ripen things apace for the wedding day. Frequent Communion with God, is like the frequent meetings, and converses of lovers, which ripen things apace for the wedding day. j n1 p-acp np1, vbz av-j dt j n2, cc vvz pp-f n2, r-crq vvb n2 av p-acp dt n1 n1. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1540 Page 698
14018 where there are the highest and strongest exercises, there is the sweetest and strongest smell. where there Are the highest and Strongest exercises, there is the Sweetest and Strongest smell. c-crq a-acp vbr dt js cc js n2, pc-acp vbz dt js cc js n1. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1718 Page 768
12738 The Soul that is much with Christ in Soliloquies and meditations, much in Prayer, ripeneth apace for glory, The Soul that is much with christ in Soliloquies and meditations, much in Prayer, ripeneth apace for glory, dt n1 cst vbz av-d p-acp np1 p-acp n2 cc n2, d p-acp n1, vvz av p-acp n1, (56) sermon (DIV2) 1540 Page 698
12739 for the great marriage of the Lamb. Much communion with God, hath these two eminent advantages. for the great marriage of the Lamb. Much communion with God, hath these two eminent advantages. p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1. d n1 p-acp np1, vhz d crd j n2. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1540 Page 698
12740 God is by it much indeared to the Soul and the Soul is again reciprocally much endeared to God by it. God is by it much endeared to the Soul and the Soul is again reciprocally much endeared to God by it. np1 vbz p-acp pn31 av-d vvn p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1 vbz av av-j av-d vvn p-acp np1 p-acp pn31. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1540 Page 699
12741 2. When thou art in communion with Christ be not Idle. A man may be in his study, and do nothing of moment; 2. When thou art in communion with christ be not Idle. A man may be in his study, and do nothing of moment; crd c-crq pns21 vb2r p-acp n1 p-acp np1 vbb xx j. dt n1 vmb vbi p-acp po31 n1, cc vdb pix pp-f n1; (56) sermon (DIV2) 1541 Page 699
12742 a Child may truant in the School: a Child may truant in the School: dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1: (56) sermon (DIV2) 1541 Page 699
12743 Domitian, may be killing flyes in his Councel-Chamber. A Soul may lose that time that it pretends to spend with Christ. Domitian, may be killing flies in his Councel-Chamber. A Soul may loose that time that it pretends to spend with christ. np1, vmb vbi vvg n2 p-acp po31 n1. dt n1 vmb vvi d n1 cst pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp np1. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1541 Page 699
12744 Spend this hallowed part of your time, as Lovers, and Companions use to do. 1. In imparting your secrets unto Christ: Spend this hallowed part of your time, as Lovers, and Sodales use to do. 1. In imparting your secrets unto christ: vvb d j-vvn n1 pp-f po22 n1, c-acp n2, cc n2 vvb pc-acp vdi. crd p-acp vvg po22 n2-jn p-acp np1: (56) sermon (DIV2) 1541 Page 699
12745 Your secret wants, doubts, fears, desires, not concealing your most secret thoughts from the Lord. 2. In wooing of your beloved: Your secret Wants, doubts, fears, Desires, not concealing your most secret thoughts from the Lord. 2. In wooing of your Beloved: po22 j-jn n2, n2, n2, n2, xx vvg po22 av-ds j-jn n2 p-acp dt n1. crd p-acp vvg pp-f po22 j-vvn: (56) sermon (DIV2) 1542 Page 699
12746 Begging his love and favour, crying out to him with the Spouse, Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth. Begging his love and favour, crying out to him with the Spouse, Let him kiss me with the Kisses of his Mouth. vvg po31 n1 cc n1, vvg av p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1, vvb pno31 vvi pno11 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1543 Page 699
12747 Draw me, and we will run after thee. Tell me O thou whom my Soul loveth! Draw me, and we will run After thee. Tell me O thou whom my Soul loves! vvb pno11, cc pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno21. vvb pno11 np1 pns21 ro-crq po11 n1 vvz! (56) sermon (DIV2) 1543 Page 699
12748 where thou feedest, where thou makest thy flocks to rest at Noon. where thou Feedest, where thou Makest thy flocks to rest At Noon. c-crq pns21 vv2, q-crq pns21 vv2 po21 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1543 Page 699
12749 3. In mutual embraces: The embraces of faith and love. I held him (saith the Spouse) and would not let him go. 3. In mutual embraces: The embraces of faith and love. I held him (Says the Spouse) and would not let him go. crd p-acp j n2: dt n2 pp-f n1 cc vvb. pns11 vvd pno31 (vvz dt n1) cc vmd xx vvi pno31 vvi. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1544 Page 699
12750 Put the hand of faith about the neck of your beloved, it is a Chain from which he cannot, from which he will not get loose. Put the hand of faith about the neck of your Beloved, it is a Chain from which he cannot, from which he will not get lose. vvb dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 j-vvn, pn31 vbz dt vvb p-acp r-crq pns31 vmbx, p-acp r-crq pns31 vmb xx vvi j. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1544 Page 699
12751 But I have dwelt long enough upon the compellation in the Text, [ my Love or my Fellow ] I should now come to the matter of my text, I have compared thee to a company of Horses in Pharaoh's Chariots. But of that hereafter. But I have dwelled long enough upon the compellation in the Text, [ my Love or my Fellow ] I should now come to the matter of my text, I have compared thee to a company of Horses in Pharaoh's Chariots. But of that hereafter. p-acp pns11 vhb vvn av-j av-d p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, [ po11 vvi cc po11 n1 ] pns11 vmd av vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, pns11 vhb vvn pno21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp npg1 n2. cc-acp pp-f cst av. (56) sermon (DIV2) 1544 Page 699
12752 Sermon XLVIII. Canticles 1. 9. I have likened thee (O my Love!) to a company of Horses in Pharaoh 's Chariots. Sermon XLVIII. Canticles 1. 9. I have likened thee (Oh my Love!) to a company of Horses in Pharaoh is Chariots. n1 crd. n2 crd crd pns11 vhb vvn pno21 (uh po11 n1!) p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp np1 vbz n2. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1544 Page 699
12753 I Am come to the second Proposition I observed from these words ▪ I have done with the first raised from the Compellation. I Am come to the second Proposition I observed from these words ▪ I have done with the First raised from the Compellation. pns11 vbm vvn p-acp dt ord n1 pns11 vvd p-acp d n2 ▪ pns11 vhb vdn p-acp dt ord vvd p-acp dt n1. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1545 Page 699
12754 Prop. Christ hath likened his Spouse to a company of Horses in Pharaoh 's Chariots. Prop. christ hath likened his Spouse to a company of Horses in Pharaoh is Chariots. np1 np1 vhz vvn po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp np1 vbz n2. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1546 Page 699
12755 I shall speak to this Proposition in my usual method, by way of Explication, Confirmation, and Application. By way of Explication I shall shew you, 1. In what sense that term, I have likened, or I have compared thee, is to be understood. 2. Why Christ hath likened his Spouse to Horses, to a company of Horses, and why to a company of Horses in Pharaoh 's Chariots. I shall speak to this Proposition in my usual method, by Way of Explication, Confirmation, and Application. By Way of Explication I shall show you, 1. In what sense that term, I have likened, or I have compared thee, is to be understood. 2. Why christ hath likened his Spouse to Horses, to a company of Horses, and why to a company of Horses in Pharaoh is Chariots. pns11 vmb vvi p-acp d n1 p-acp po11 j n1, p-acp n1 pp-f n1, n1, cc n1. p-acp n1 pp-f n1 pns11 vmb vvi pn22, crd p-acp r-crq n1 cst vvb, pns11 vhb vvn, cc pns11 vhb vvn pno21, vbz pc-acp vbi vvn. crd c-crq np1 vhz vvn po31 n1 p-acp n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, cc q-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp np1 vbz n2. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1547 Page 700
12756 As to the first, the only question is, Whether the sense be, I have made thee like, or I have fancied thee like; As to the First, the only question is, Whither the sense be, I have made thee like, or I have fancied thee like; p-acp p-acp dt ord, dt j n1 vbz, cs dt n1 vbi, pns11 vhb vvn pno21 av-j, cc pns11 vhb vvn pno21 av-j; (57) sermon (DIV2) 1548 Page 700
12757 the Radical word NONLATINALPHABET signifieth to be like, or to assimilate. I find it frequently in Scripture used in Pihel, the very Conjugation in which it is used in this Text. From some of those Texts we may possibly gather the sense of it in this Text, Numb. 15. 35. I will do unto them as I thought to do unto them. the Radical word signifies to be like, or to assimilate. I find it frequently in Scripture used in Pihel, the very Conjugation in which it is used in this Text. From Some of those Texts we may possibly gather the sense of it in this Text, Numb. 15. 35. I will do unto them as I Thought to do unto them. dt j n1 vvz p-acp vbb j, cc p-acp vvi. pns11 vvb pn31 av-j p-acp n1 vvn p-acp np1, dt j n1 p-acp r-crq pn31 vbz vvn p-acp d np1 p-acp d pp-f d n2 pns12 vmb av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp d n1, j. crd crd pns11 vmb vdi p-acp pno32 c-acp pns11 vvd pc-acp vdi p-acp pno32. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1548 Page 700
12758 There it is translated, I thought, Isa. 14. 24. As I have thought, so have I brought it to pass, Judg. 20. 5. The men of Gibeah — thought to slay me, Psal. 48. 9. We have thought of thy loving kindness, Hos. 12. 10. I have used similitudes, Lam. 2. 13. To what shall I liken thee? The word is in Scripture often used to signifie the making Idea's and Representations of things in our minds. There it is translated, I Thought, Isaiah 14. 24. As I have Thought, so have I brought it to pass, Judges 20. 5. The men of Gibeah — Thought to slay me, Psalm 48. 9. We have Thought of thy loving kindness, Hos. 12. 10. I have used Similitudes, Lam. 2. 13. To what shall I liken thee? The word is in Scripture often used to signify the making Idea's and Representations of things in our minds. a-acp pn31 vbz vvn, pns11 vvd, np1 crd crd c-acp pns11 vhb vvn, av vhb pns11 vvn pn31 pc-acp vvi, np1 crd crd dt n2 pp-f np1 — vvd pc-acp vvi pno11, np1 crd crd pns12 vhb vvn pp-f po21 j-vvg n1, np1 crd crd pns11 vhb vvn n2, np1 crd crd p-acp q-crq vmb pns11 vvi pno21? dt n1 vbz p-acp n1 av vvd pc-acp vvi dt vvg n2 cc n2 pp-f n2 p-acp po12 n2. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1548 Page 700
12759 No man does any action but he first makes the Idea and Platform of it in his thoughts: No man does any actium but he First makes the Idea and Platform of it in his thoughts: dx n1 vdz d n1 cc-acp pns31 ord vvz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp po31 n2: (57) sermon (DIV2) 1548 Page 700
12760 Now this action of the mind informing the Idea or Platform of a thing, is that which is expressed by this word. Now this actium of the mind informing the Idea or Platform of a thing, is that which is expressed by this word. av d n1 pp-f dt n1 vvg dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, vbz d r-crq vbz vvn p-acp d n1. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1548 Page 700
12761 In short, the word may signifie either; In short, the word may signify either; p-acp j, dt n1 vmb vvi d; (57) sermon (DIV2) 1548 Page 700
12762 I have made thee like, or I have in my mind fancied, or conceived thee like; so it either denotes a gracious act of Christ terminated in us, I have made thee like, or I have in my mind fancied, or conceived thee like; so it either denotes a gracious act of christ terminated in us, pns11 vhb vvn pno21 av-j, cc pns11 vhb p-acp po11 n1 vvd, cc vvd pno21 av-j; av pn31 av-d vvz dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvn p-acp pno12, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1548 Page 700
12763 or an action of Christ terminated in himself. In the first sense it signifies, Christ's induing of his Spouse with some noble and generous qualities, bearing some proportion to those that are found in an Horse. or an actium of christ terminated in himself. In the First sense it signifies, Christ's induing of his Spouse with Some noble and generous qualities, bearing Some proportion to those that Are found in an Horse. cc dt n1 pp-f np1 vvn p-acp px31. p-acp dt ord n1 pn31 vvz, npg1 j-vvg pp-f po31 n1 p-acp d j cc j n2, vvg d n1 p-acp d cst vbr vvn p-acp dt n1. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1548 Page 700
12764 In the second sense it is rather expressive of some duty in the Spouse proceeding from such Endowments. In the second sense it is rather expressive of Some duty in the Spouse proceeding from such Endowments. p-acp dt ord n1 pn31 vbz av-c j pp-f d n1 p-acp dt n1 vvg p-acp d n2. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1548 Page 700
12765 In the Text the latter must include the former. For he who draweth the similitude, is one who cannot err in his Judgment. In the Text the latter must include the former. For he who draws the similitude, is one who cannot err in his Judgement. p-acp dt n1 dt d vmb vvi dt j. p-acp pns31 r-crq vvz dt n1, vbz pi r-crq vmbx vvi p-acp po31 n1. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1548 Page 700
12766 We may have Fancies that are vain, and our minds may conceive of things otherwise than indeed they are. We may have Fancies that Are vain, and our minds may conceive of things otherwise than indeed they Are. pns12 vmb vhi n2 cst vbr j, cc po12 n2 vmb vvi pp-f n2 av cs av pns32 vbr. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1548 Page 700
12767 He cannot conceive his Spouse like to a company of Horses, if indeed she were not so, He could not be deceived with a false Representation of any Object. He cannot conceive his Spouse like to a company of Horses, if indeed she were not so, He could not be deceived with a false Representation of any Object. pns31 vmbx vvi po31 n1 av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, cs av pns31 vbdr xx av, pns31 vmd xx vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n1. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1548 Page 700
12768 I think it no vain conjecture of some Interpreters of this Text, that our Saviour addeth these words, with some reference to the Spouse's Petition immediately preceding. I think it no vain conjecture of Some Interpreters of this Text, that our Saviour adds these words, with Some Referente to the Spouse's Petition immediately preceding. pns11 vvb pn31 dx j n1 pp-f d n2 pp-f d n1, cst po12 n1 vvz d n2, p-acp d n1 p-acp dt ng1 vvb av-j vvg. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1548 Page 700
12769 She had begg'd to to be directed how in the Noon of her afflicted state, She had begged to to be directed how in the Noon of her afflicted state, pns31 vhd vvd p-acp pc-acp vbi vvn c-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j-vvn n1, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1548 Page 700
12787 You read of a goodly Horse, Zech. 10. 3. We take a great delight to look upon some Horses whose Limbs are well proportioned, You read of a goodly Horse, Zechariah 10. 3. We take a great delight to look upon Some Horses whose Limbs Are well proportioned, pn22 vvb pp-f dt j n1, np1 crd crd pns12 vvb dt j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2 rg-crq n2 vbr av vvn, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1550 Page 701
12788 and which have been well managed. An Horse is very comely above a Swine, or an Ox, or any neat Cattel: and which have been well managed. an Horse is very comely above a Swine, or an Ox, or any neat Cattle: cc q-crq vhb vbn av vvn. dt n1 vbz av j p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1, cc d j n2: (57) sermon (DIV2) 1550 Page 701
12770 when the Sun of Tryals and Persecutions beated hot on her, she might enjoy, a free, full Communion with him, he had bidden her to go forth by the footsteps of the Flock, to follow the steps of those who before had walked with God under the darker dispensations of his Providence. when the Sun of Trials and Persecutions beated hight on her, she might enjoy, a free, full Communion with him, he had bidden her to go forth by the footsteps of the Flock, to follow the steps of those who before had walked with God under the Darker dispensations of his Providence. c-crq dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2 vvn j p-acp pno31, pns31 vmd vvi, dt j, j n1 p-acp pno31, pns31 vhd vvn pno31 p-acp vvb av p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt vvb, pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f d r-crq a-acp vhd vvn p-acp np1 p-acp dt jc n2 pp-f po31 n1. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1548 Page 701
12771 Now, lest she should shrink at the thoughts of Trials, he goes on, and tells her, he had made her like, Now, lest she should shrink At the thoughts of Trials, he Goes on, and tells her, he had made her like, av, cs pns31 vmd vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, pns31 vvz a-acp, cc vvz pno31, pns31 vhd vvn pno31 av-j, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1548 Page 701
12772 and looked upon her as like to an Horse, yea a company of Horses in Pharaoh 's Chariots. But, and looked upon her as like to an Horse, yea a company of Horses in Pharaoh is Chariots. But, cc vvd p-acp pno31 c-acp av-j p-acp dt n1, uh dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp np1 vbz n2. p-acp, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1548 Page 701
12773 1. Why doth our Saviour compare his Spouse to Horses? We would in our Age think it a strange Complement for a man to use to the woman whom he loved. 1. Why does our Saviour compare his Spouse to Horses? We would in our Age think it a strange Compliment for a man to use to the woman whom he loved. crd q-crq vdz po12 n1 vvi po31 n1 p-acp n2? pns12 vmd p-acp po12 n1 vvb pn31 dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 ro-crq pns31 vvd. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1549 Page 701
12774 But we must remember, that a great deal is to be allowed in the different Dialect of several Nations, in different Ages, But we must Remember, that a great deal is to be allowed in the different Dialect of several nations, in different Ages, cc-acp pns12 vmb vvi, cst dt j n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f j n2, p-acp j n2, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1549 Page 701
12775 as we see is to Persons in the same Age living at an hundred years distance each from other. as we see is to Persons in the same Age living At an hundred Years distance each from other. c-acp pns12 vvb vbz p-acp n2 p-acp dt d n1 vvg p-acp dt crd ng2 n1 d p-acp n-jn. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1549 Page 701
12776 There are many Phrases which an hundred or two years ago were good English, and good sense, which in our more Polite and Reformed Age we should now judge very ordinary course Language. There Are many Phrases which an hundred or two Years ago were good English, and good sense, which in our more Polite and Reformed Age we should now judge very ordinary course Language. pc-acp vbr d n2 r-crq dt crd cc crd n2 av vbdr j jp, cc j n1, r-crq p-acp po12 av-dc j cc vvn n1 pns12 vmd av vvi av j n1 n1. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1549 Page 701
12777 Elijah you know was called by the King of Israel, The Chariots of Israel, and the Horsemen thereof; all that was meant, was the honour, and strength, and defence of the Nation. Elijah you know was called by the King of Israel, The Chariots of Israel, and the Horsemen thereof; all that was meant, was the honour, and strength, and defence of the nation. np1 pn22 vvb vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n2 pp-f np1, cc dt n2 av; d cst vbds vvn, vbds dt n1, cc n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1549 Page 701
12778 So Zech. 10. 3. It is said, God had visited his Flock, and made them like a goodly Horse in Battel. So Zechariah 10. 3. It is said, God had visited his Flock, and made them like a goodly Horse in Battle. np1 np1 crd crd pn31 vbz vvn, np1 vhd vvn po31 vvb, cc vvd pno32 av-j dt j n1 p-acp n1. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1549 Page 701
12779 And Rev. 19. 11, 14. Christ is described as riding upon a white Horse, and his Army on white Horses. And Rev. 19. 11, 14. christ is described as riding upon a white Horse, and his Army on white Horses. np1 n1 crd crd, crd np1 vbz vvn p-acp vvg p-acp dt j-jn n1, cc po31 n1 p-acp j-jn n2. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1549 Page 701
12780 The Spouse is here compared to Horses, a company of Horses, only for some eminent quality, or qualities in Horses. The Spouse is Here compared to Horses, a company of Horses, only for Some eminent quality, or qualities in Horses. dt n1 vbz av vvn p-acp n2, dt n1 pp-f n2, av-j p-acp d j n1, cc n2 p-acp n2. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1549 Page 701
12781 Nor is our own Dialect free from such comparisons. We say of a man without disparagement, He is as strong as an Horse. Nor is our own Dialect free from such comparisons. We say of a man without disparagement, He is as strong as an Horse. ccx vbz po12 d n1 j p-acp d n2. pns12 vvb pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1, pns31 vbz a-acp j c-acp dt n1. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1549 Page 701
12782 Nor is this similitude improper, whether we consider, 1. The generous qualities of that creature: Nor is this similitude improper, whither we Consider, 1. The generous qualities of that creature: ccx vbz d n1 j, cs pns12 vvb, crd dt j n2 pp-f d n1: (57) sermon (DIV2) 1549 Page 701
12783 Or, 2. The general repute and value which some of that Species have, especially with some Persons. Or, 2. The general repute and valve which Some of that Species have, especially with Some Persons. cc, crd dt j n1 cc n1 r-crq d pp-f d n2 vhb, av-j p-acp d n2. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1549 Page 701
12784 The Hebrew Doctors reckon up seven Qualities of an Horse, but they reckon good and bad Qualities together. 1. It is a goodly creature. 2. It is a docible creature, easily to be taught several things. 3. It is a martial valiant creature. 4. It is a swift creature. 5. It is a very laborious useful creature. I do not think that all these are intended in this Text, The Hebrew Doctors reckon up seven Qualities of an Horse, but they reckon good and bad Qualities together. 1. It is a goodly creature. 2. It is a docible creature, Easily to be taught several things. 3. It is a martial valiant creature. 4. It is a swift creature. 5. It is a very laborious useful creature. I do not think that all these Are intended in this Text, dt njp n2 vvb a-acp crd n2 pp-f dt n1, cc-acp pns32 vvb j cc j n2 av. crd pn31 vbz dt j n1. crd pn31 vbz dt j n1, av-j pc-acp vbi vvn j n2. crd pn31 vbz dt j j n1. crd pn31 vbz dt j n1. crd pn31 vbz dt j j j n1. pns11 vdb xx vvi cst d d vbr vvn p-acp d n1, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1549 Page 701
12785 because it is not said, I have likened thee to an Horse, but to a company of Horses in Pharaoh 's Chariots. There are two or three of them which may be intended, Because it is not said, I have likened thee to an Horse, but to a company of Horses in Pharaoh is Chariots. There Are two or three of them which may be intended, c-acp pn31 vbz xx vvn, pns11 vhb vvn pno21 p-acp dt n1, p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp np1 vbz n2. pc-acp vbr crd cc crd pp-f pno32 r-crq vmb vbi vvn, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1549 Page 701
12789 And usually Horses used in Coaches and Chariots, (especially Princes Chariots) are of the most goodly and comely sort. And usually Horses used in Coaches and Chariots, (especially Princes Chariots) Are of the most goodly and comely sort. cc av-j n2 vvn p-acp n2 cc n2, (av-j n2 n2) vbr pp-f dt av-ds j cc j n1. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1550 Page 702
12790 If we should take it in this sense, it signifies Christ's high Opinion of his Church, If we should take it in this sense, it signifies Christ's high Opinion of his Church, cs pns12 vmd vvi pn31 p-acp d n1, pn31 vvz npg1 j n1 pp-f po31 n1, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1550 Page 702
12791 and every Believing Soul. He had before called her, The fairest amongst Women, here he compareth her to goodly Horses. This is Beza 's, and every Believing Soul. He had before called her, The Fairest among Women, Here he compareth her to goodly Horses. This is Beza is, cc d j-vvg n1 pns31 vhd a-acp vvn pno31, dt js p-acp n2, av pns31 vvz pno31 p-acp j n2. d vbz np1 vbz, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1550 Page 702
12792 and some other Learned Interpreters Notion of the Metaphor in the Text. The stature and talness of the Woman, and Some other Learned Interpreters Notion of the Metaphor in the Text. The stature and tallness of the Woman, cc d j-jn j n2 n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt np1 dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1550 Page 702
12793 and just proportion of her Limbs one to another (saith he) addeth much unto her beauty. and just proportion of her Limbs one to Another (Says he) adds much unto her beauty. cc j n1 pp-f po31 n2 crd p-acp j-jn (vvz pns31) vvz d p-acp po31 n1. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1550 Page 702
12794 Horses (upon those accounts) are very lovely, beautiful creatures; Horses (upon those accounts) Are very lovely, beautiful creatures; ng1 (p-acp d n2) vbr av j, j n2; (57) sermon (DIV2) 1550 Page 702
12795 but besides that, I have discoursed before the beauty and comeliness of the Spouse, I must confess I incline with several other Interpreters rather to another sense of it in this Text. but beside that, I have discoursed before the beauty and comeliness of the Spouse, I must confess I incline with several other Interpreters rather to Another sense of it in this Text. cc-acp p-acp d, pns11 vhb vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, pns11 vmb vvi pns11 vvb p-acp j j-jn n2 av p-acp j-jn n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp d np1 (57) sermon (DIV2) 1550 Page 702
12796 2. An Horse is a very swift creature. There are indeed other creatures in other Countries that are more swift of foot than an Horse, 2. an Horse is a very swift creature. There Are indeed other creatures in other Countries that Are more swift of foot than an Horse, crd dt n1 vbz dt j j n1. pc-acp vbr av j-jn n2 p-acp j-jn n2 cst vbr av-dc j pp-f n1 cs dt n1, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1551 Page 702
12797 but none of ordinary use that are swifter of foot. Deodate thus interprets the Metaphor, and there is a truth in it. but none of ordinary use that Are swifter of foot. Deodate thus interprets the Metaphor, and there is a truth in it. cc-acp pix pp-f j n1 cst vbr jc pp-f n1. np1 av vvz dt n1, cc pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp pn31. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1551 Page 702
12798 God puts into his People a Spirit of life and activity, so as they are swift to hear, James 1. 19. ready to every good work. God puts into his People a Spirit of life and activity, so as they Are swift to hear, James 1. 19. ready to every good work. np1 vvz p-acp po31 n1 dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, av c-acp pns32 vbr j pc-acp vvi, np1 crd crd j p-acp d j n1. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1551 Page 702
12799 We read in Scripture of Horses swifter than Leopards, Hab. 1. 8. But I do not think this principally intended in this place, We read in Scripture of Horses swifter than Leopards, Hab. 1. 8. But I do not think this principally intended in this place, pns12 vvb p-acp n1 pp-f n2 jc cs n2, np1 crd crd p-acp pns11 vdb xx vvi d av-j vvn p-acp d n1, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1551 Page 702
12800 and it seemeth too much a straining of the Metaphor. and it seems too much a straining of the Metaphor. cc pn31 vvz av av-d dt vvg pp-f dt n1. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1551 Page 702
12801 3. And lastly, Therefore the Horse is a strong and valiant creature. God himself propoundeth the Horse as a pattern of strength, Job 32. 19. Hast thou given unto the Horse his strength? And it is said of God, that he delighteth not in the strength of an Horse, Psal. 147. 10. And as the Horse is a creature of strength, 3. And lastly, Therefore the Horse is a strong and valiant creature. God himself propoundeth the Horse as a pattern of strength, Job 32. 19. Hast thou given unto the Horse his strength? And it is said of God, that he delights not in the strength of an Horse, Psalm 147. 10. And as the Horse is a creature of strength, crd cc ord, av dt n1 vbz dt j cc j n1. np1 px31 vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, n1 crd crd vh2 pns21 vvn p-acp dt n1 po31 n1? cc pn31 vbz vvn pp-f np1, cst pns31 vvz xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd crd cc c-acp dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1552 Page 702
12802 so it is a creature of a great spirit and courage; so it is a creature of a great Spirit and courage; av pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 cc n1; (57) sermon (DIV2) 1552 Page 702
12803 He rusheth into the Battel, and is not afraid, Jer. 8. 6. God speaking to Job concerning the Horse, giveth an excellent and elegant description of him, Job 39. 19, 20. where God asketh Job, Hast thou clothed his neck with Thunder? Canst thou make him afraid at a Grashopper? The glory of his Nostrils is terrible. He Rushes into the Battle, and is not afraid, Jer. 8. 6. God speaking to Job Concerning the Horse, gives an excellent and elegant description of him, Job 39. 19, 20. where God asks Job, Hast thou clothed his neck with Thunder? Canst thou make him afraid At a Grasshopper? The glory of his Nostrils is terrible. pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1, cc vbz xx j, np1 crd crd np1 vvg p-acp n1 vvg dt n1, vvz dt j cc j n1 pp-f pno31, n1 crd crd, crd c-crq np1 vvz n1, vh2 pns21 vvn po31 n1 p-acp n1? vm2 pns21 vvi pno31 j p-acp dt n1? dt n1 pp-f po31 n2 vbz j. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1552 Page 702
12804 He paweth in the Valley, and rejoyceth in his strength. He paweth in the Valley, and Rejoiceth in his strength. pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1, cc vvz p-acp po31 n1. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1552 Page 702
12805 He goeth on to meet the armed man, he mocketh at fear, and is not affrighted, He Goes on to meet the armed man, he mocks At Fear, and is not affrighted, pns31 vvz a-acp pc-acp vvi dt j-vvn n1, pns31 vvz p-acp n1, cc vbz xx vvn, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1552 Page 702
12806 neither turneth he back from the Sword. neither turns he back from the Sword. av-dx vvz pns31 av p-acp dt n1. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1552 Page 702
12807 The Quiverrattleth against him, the glittering Spear, and the Shield, he swalloweth the ground with fierceness and rage, The Quiverrattleth against him, the glittering Spear, and the Shield, he swalloweth the ground with fierceness and rage, dt np1 p-acp pno31, dt j-vvg n1, cc dt n1, pns31 vvz dt n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1552 Page 702
12809 He saith amongst the Trumpets, Ha, Ha, and he smelleth the Battel afar off, the Thunder of the Captains, and the shoutings. He Says among the Trumpets, Would, Would, and he smelleth the Battle afar off, the Thunder of the Captains, and the shoutings. pns31 vvz p-acp dt n2, uh, uh, cc pns31 vvz dt n1 av a-acp, dt n1 pp-f dt n2, cc dt n2-vvg. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1552 Page 702
12810 With respect of this Quality of the Horse I conceive it is, that the Spouse is here compared to Horses; War-like Horses, full of spirit and courage. With respect of this Quality of the Horse I conceive it is, that the Spouse is Here compared to Horses; Warlike Horses, full of Spirit and courage. p-acp n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f dt n1 pns11 vvb pn31 vbz, cst dt n1 vbz av vvn p-acp n2; j n2, j pp-f n1 cc n1. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1552 Page 702
12811 I have likened thee to a company of Horses; I have likened thee to a company of Horses; pns11 vhb vvn pno21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2; (57) sermon (DIV2) 1552 Page 702
12812 That is, I have made thee bold, couragious, full of resolution, to make a spiritual resistance to thy Enemies, to bid a defiance to them, no more to regard the reproaches and revilings, the threats, That is, I have made thee bold, courageous, full of resolution, to make a spiritual resistance to thy Enemies, to bid a defiance to them, no more to regard the Reproaches and revilings, the Treats, cst vbz, pns11 vhb vvn pno21 j, j, j pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp po21 n2, pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp pno32, av-dx av-dc pc-acp vvi dt n2 cc n2-vvg, dt n2, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1552 Page 703
12813 and rage, and violences of wicked men that oppose thee, and cause thy trouble, than the Horse regardeth the ratlings of the Quiver, or the sound of the Trumpet, or the glittering Spear or Shield. and rage, and violences of wicked men that oppose thee, and cause thy trouble, than the Horse Regardeth the rattlings of the Quiver, or the found of the Trumpet, or the glittering Spear or Shield. cc n1, cc n2 pp-f j n2 cst vvb pno21, cc vvb po21 n1, cs dt n1 vvz dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt vvg n1 cc n1. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1552 Page 703
12814 Fear not the rage and madness of thy Enemies. I have made thee like to the Horses in Pharaoh's Chariots, which are so bred, fear not the rage and madness of thy Enemies. I have made thee like to the Horses in Pharaoh's Chariots, which Are so bred, n1 xx dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po21 n2. pns11 vhb vvn pno21 av-j p-acp dt n2 p-acp npg1 n2, r-crq vbr av vvn, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1552 Page 703
12815 and so spirited, that they mock at fear; and so spirited, that they mock At Fear; cc av vvn, cst pns32 vvb p-acp n1; (57) sermon (DIV2) 1552 Page 703
12816 and the more their Enemies rage and make a noise, the more couragiously, and with the more mettle they go on. and the more their Enemies rage and make a noise, the more courageously, and with the more mettle they go on. cc dt av-dc po32 n2 vvi cc vvi dt n1, dt av-dc av-j, cc p-acp dt av-dc n1 pns32 vvb a-acp. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1552 Page 703
12817 This I take to be the most proper and likely sense of the Metaphor in this Text; accordingly I shall handle it. This I take to be the most proper and likely sense of the Metaphor in this Text; accordingly I shall handle it. d pns11 vvb pc-acp vbi dt av-ds j cc j n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n1; av-vvg pns11 vmb vvi pn31. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1552 Page 703
12818 2. But it is not said, To an Horse only, but to a company of Horses: Why to a company of Horses? The term company denotes Multitude and Unity. 1. It denotes Multitude. The Church of Christ consists of many Individual Believers, who in respect of their Innocency, 2. But it is not said, To an Horse only, but to a company of Horses: Why to a company of Horses? The term company denotes Multitude and Unity. 1. It denotes Multitude. The Church of christ consists of many Individu Believers, who in respect of their Innocency, crd p-acp pn31 vbz xx vvn, p-acp dt n1 av-j, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2: q-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2? dt n1 n1 vvz n1 cc n1. crd pn31 vvz n1. dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz pp-f d j-jn n2, r-crq p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n1, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1553 Page 703
12819 and feeding in the same Pastures, are compared sometimes to a Flock of Sheep here in respect of that spirit of valour, courage, and fortitude which animates them all, to a company of Horses. and feeding in the same Pastures, Are compared sometime to a Flock of Sheep Here in respect of that Spirit of valour, courage, and fortitude which animates them all, to a company of Horses. cc vvg p-acp dt d n2, vbr vvn av p-acp dt vvb pp-f n1 av p-acp n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f n1, n1, cc n1 r-crq vvz pno32 d, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1553 Page 703
12820 2. It is a term which denotes Unity, not a numerical Unity, but an Unity in some common work, and in some accidents common to them all. 2. It is a term which denotes Unity, not a numerical Unity, but an Unity in Some Common work, and in Some accidents Common to them all. crd pn31 vbz dt n1 r-crq vvz n1, xx dt j n1, cc-acp dt n1 p-acp d j n1, cc p-acp d n2 j p-acp pno32 d. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1554 Page 703
12821 Thus the Apostle saith, We being many are one body. Thus the Apostle Says, We being many Are one body. av dt n1 vvz, pns12 vbg d vbr pi n1. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1554 Page 703
12822 There is, saith the Apostle, Eph. 4. 4, 5. one Body, one Spirit, they are called in one Hope, of their Calling, they have one Lord, one Faith, one Baptism, they have one God and Father of all. The Spouse is not compared to a company of Horses in a field, or in the streets, There is, Says the Apostle, Ephesians 4. 4, 5. one Body, one Spirit, they Are called in one Hope, of their Calling, they have one Lord, one Faith, one Baptism, they have one God and Father of all. The Spouse is not compared to a company of Horses in a field, or in the streets, pc-acp vbz, vvz dt n1, np1 crd crd, crd crd n1, crd n1, pns32 vbr vvn p-acp crd n1, pp-f po32 vvg, pns32 vhb crd n1, crd n1, crd n1, pns32 vhb crd np1 cc n1 pp-f d. dt n1 vbz xx vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n2, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1554 Page 703
12823 but to a company of Horses in a Chariot, where they draw together, run together upon the Enemy. but to a company of Horses in a Chariot, where they draw together, run together upon the Enemy. cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1, c-crq pns32 vvb av, vvb av p-acp dt n1. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1554 Page 703
12824 Every Believer also hath a Company within himself, the several powers and faculties of his Soul armed with the whole Armour of God. Every Believer also hath a Company within himself, the several Powers and faculties of his Soul armed with the Whole Armour of God. np1 n1 av vhz dt n1 p-acp px31, dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f po31 n1 vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1554 Page 703
12825 These are like a company of Horses in Pharaoh 's Chariots. These Are like a company of Horses in Pharaoh is Chariots. d vbr av-j dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp np1 vbz n2. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1554 Page 703
12826 3. But why in Pharaoh's Chariots. Pharaoh was a common name to the Kings of Egypt, and a company of Horses in Pharaoh 's Chariots, signifieth no more than a company of the best Egyptian Horses-Egypt at that time was one of the most famous places for Horses in the world. 3. But why in Pharaoh's Chariots. Pharaoh was a Common name to the Kings of Egypt, and a company of Horses in Pharaoh is Chariots, signifies no more than a company of the best Egyptian Horses-Egypt At that time was one of the most famous places for Horses in the world. crd p-acp q-crq p-acp npg1 n2. np1 vbds dt j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp np1 vbz n2, vvz av-dx dc cs dt n1 pp-f dt js np1 np1 p-acp d n1 vbds pi pp-f dt av-ds j n2 p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1555 Page 703
12827 Hence you read that Solomon had Horses brought out of Egypt, 1 King. 10. 28. And the King of Judah sent his Embassadors into Egypt, that they might give him Horses, Ezek. 17. 15. So Isa. 31. 1. Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help, and stay on Horses. v. 3. Their Horses are flesh, and not spirit. Hence you read that Solomon had Horses brought out of Egypt, 1 King. 10. 28. And the King of Judah sent his ambassadors into Egypt, that they might give him Horses, Ezekiel 17. 15. So Isaiah 31. 1. Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help, and stay on Horses. v. 3. Their Horses Are Flesh, and not Spirit. av pn22 vvb cst np1 vhd n2 vvn av pp-f np1, crd n1. crd crd cc dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd po31 n2 p-acp np1, cst pns32 vmd vvi pno31 n2, np1 crd crd np1 np1 crd crd n1 p-acp pno32 cst vvb a-acp p-acp np1 p-acp n1, cc vvi p-acp n2. n1 crd po32 n2 vbr n1, cc xx n1. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1555 Page 704
12828 So as I think they have but a feeble support from this Text, who would make advantage of this Text to justify their notion, that this Divine portion of holy Writ is no more but a Love-song betwixt Solomon and Pharaohs Daughter. So as I think they have but a feeble support from this Text, who would make advantage of this Text to justify their notion, that this Divine portion of holy Writ is no more but a Love-song betwixt Solomon and Pharaohs Daughter. av c-acp pns11 vvb pns32 vhb p-acp dt j n1 p-acp d n1, r-crq vmd vvi n1 pp-f d n1 pc-acp vvi po32 n1, cst d j-jn n1 pp-f j vvn vbz dx dc p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1 cc np1 n1. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1555 Page 704
12829 To all this I might add one thing more, that the Horse by reason of those excellent qualities, which the God of nature hath endued it with, hath in all ages been in a very high esteem with men. To all this I might add one thing more, that the Horse by reason of those excellent qualities, which the God of nature hath endued it with, hath in all ages been in a very high esteem with men. p-acp d d pns11 vmd vvi crd n1 av-dc, cst dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f d j n2, r-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vhz vvn pn31 p-acp, vhz p-acp d n2 vbn p-acp dt j j n1 p-acp n2. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1556 Page 704
12830 The vanity of some Persons in the expression of this hath been very great. Historians tell us, the Persians made solemn funerals for their Horses; The vanity of Some Persons in the expression of this hath been very great. Historians tell us, the Persians made solemn funerals for their Horses; dt n1 pp-f d n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d vhz vbn av j. np1 vvb pno12, dt npg1 vvd j n2 p-acp po32 n2; (57) sermon (DIV2) 1556 Page 704
12831 in other places they builded Pyramids over their Sepulchers. Alexander the great, built a City to the memory of his Horse. in other places they built Pyramids over their Sepulchers. Alexander the great, built a city to the memory of his Horse. p-acp j-jn n2 pns32 vvd n2 p-acp po32 n2. np1 dt j, vvd dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1556 Page 704
12832 Julius Caesar set up his Horse a marble effigies. The Emperour Commodus, would have his Horse buried in the Vatican. Our age is more rational, Julius Caesar Set up his Horse a Marble effigies. The Emperor Commodus, would have his Horse buried in the Vatican. Our age is more rational, np1 np1 vvn a-acp po31 n1 dt n1 n2. dt n1 np1, vmd vhi po31 n1 vvn p-acp dt np1. po12 n1 vbz av-dc j, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1556 Page 704
12833 then to allow these vanities, but yet it is vain enough, many a man takes more care for the mangery of his Horse then for the Education of his Child, then to allow these vanities, but yet it is vain enough, many a man Takes more care for the mangery of his Horse then for the Education of his Child, av pc-acp vvi d n2, cc-acp av pn31 vbz j av-d, d dt n1 vvz dc n1 p-acp dt j pp-f po31 n1 av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1556 Page 704
12834 and alloweth his Horses more attendance then his wife. Which lets us see what a value men yet put upon this creature. and alloweth his Horses more attendance then his wife. Which lets us see what a valve men yet put upon this creature. cc vvz po31 n2 av-dc n1 cs po31 n1. r-crq vvz pno12 vvi r-crq dt n1 n2 av vvn p-acp d n1. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1556 Page 704
12835 So as this sense may be put upon the Words of this Text, thou art as dear to me, So as this sense may be put upon the Words of this Text, thou art as dear to me, av c-acp d n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1, pns21 vb2r a-acp j-jn p-acp pno11, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1556 Page 704
12836 and in as high esteem with me, as the Horses in Pharaohs Chariots are to, and with him. and in as high esteem with me, as the Horses in Pharaohs Chariots Are to, and with him. cc p-acp p-acp j n1 p-acp pno11, c-acp dt n2 p-acp np1 n2 vbr p-acp, cc p-acp pno31. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1556 Page 704
12837 The Proposition then of the Text amounteth to this: The Proposition then of the Text amounteth to this: dt n1 av pp-f dt n1 vvz p-acp d: (57) sermon (DIV2) 1556 Page 704
12838 Prop. That the Church of Christ, and every particular believer in it, is in Christs Eyes exceeding lovely, Prop. That the Church of christ, and every particular believer in it, is in Christ Eyes exceeding lovely, np1 cst dt n1 pp-f np1, cc d j n1 p-acp pn31, vbz p-acp npg1 n2 vvg j, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1557 Page 704
12839 and highly esteemed of by him, and knowing that she is in the midst of Enemies he hath cloathed her with strength for the victory sufficient if she will make use of it; and highly esteemed of by him, and knowing that she is in the midst of Enemies he hath clothed her with strength for the victory sufficient if she will make use of it; cc av-j vvn pp-f p-acp pno31, cc vvg cst pns31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 pns31 vhz vvn pno31 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 j cs pns31 vmb vvi n1 pp-f pn31; (57) sermon (DIV2) 1557 Page 704
12840 he hath made her like to a Company of Horses in Pharaohs Charrots. The proof of the Proposition then lyeth in the proof of these two things. he hath made her like to a Company of Horses in Pharaohs Charrots. The proof of the Proposition then lies in the proof of these two things. pns31 vhz vvn pno31 av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp np1 n2. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f d crd n2. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1557 Page 704
12841 1. That the Spouse of Christ is in his Eyes exceeding goodly, and beautiful, and highly esteemed of by him. 1. That the Spouse of christ is in his Eyes exceeding goodly, and beautiful, and highly esteemed of by him. crd cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz p-acp po31 n2 vvg av-j, cc j, cc av-j vvn pp-f p-acp pno31. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1559 Page 704
12842 2. That she is cloathed with sufficient strength and might to overcome her Enemies. 2. That she is clothed with sufficient strength and might to overcome her Enemies. crd cst pns31 vbz vvn p-acp j n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n2. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1560 Page 704
12843 For the proof of the former, I shall not insist upon it, for besides the large discourse I have already spent upon that, For the proof of the former, I shall not insist upon it, for beside the large discourse I have already spent upon that, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, pns11 vmb xx vvi p-acp pn31, c-acp p-acp dt j n1 pns11 vhb av vvn p-acp d, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1561 Page 704
12844 when I handled that phrase (O thou fairest amongst women) The expressions of Scripture are so obvious to every Eye, where Christ setteth out his Love to, when I handled that phrase (Oh thou Fairest among women) The expressions of Scripture Are so obvious to every Eye, where christ sets out his Love to, c-crq pns11 vvd cst n1 (uh pns21 js p-acp n2) dt n2 pp-f n1 vbr av j p-acp d n1, c-crq np1 vvz av po31 n1 p-acp, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1561 Page 704
12845 and esteem of his Church, and every particular believer, that I need not spend time in giving you an account of them. and esteem of his Church, and every particular believer, that I need not spend time in giving you an account of them. cc n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc d j n1, cst pns11 vvb xx vvi n1 p-acp vvg pn22 dt n1 pp-f pno32. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1561 Page 705
12846 The latter is no less plain, Immediately upon the fall God gave out this promise, Gen. 3. 15. The seed of the woman shall break thine head, and thou shalt bruise his heel. The latter is no less plain, Immediately upon the fallen God gave out this promise, Gen. 3. 15. The seed of the woman shall break thine head, and thou shalt bruise his heel. dt d vbz dx dc n1, av-j p-acp dt n1 np1 vvd av d n1, np1 crd crd dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi po21 n1, cc pns21 vm2 vvi po31 n1. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1562 Page 705
12847 The seed of the woman was Christ, and his seed, those that believe in him. The seed of the woman was christ, and his seed, those that believe in him. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbds np1, cc po31 n1, d cst vvb p-acp pno31. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1562 Page 705
12848 Conformable to this is that promise, Rom. 16. 20. God shall bruise Sathan under your feet shortly. Conformable to this is that promise, Rom. 16. 20. God shall bruise Sathan under your feet shortly. j p-acp d vbz d n1, np1 crd crd np1 vmb vvi np1 p-acp po22 n2 av-j. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1562 Page 705
12849 It was an ancient promise made to Abraham, and in him to all that walk in the steps of his faith, Thy seed shall possess the gates of its Enemies. It was an ancient promise made to Abraham, and in him to all that walk in the steps of his faith, Thy seed shall possess the gates of its Enemies. pn31 vbds dt j n1 vvn p-acp np1, cc p-acp pno31 p-acp d cst vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, po21 n1 vmb vvi dt n2 pp-f po31 n2. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1562 Page 705
12850 God saith, Zech. 10. 3. That he made his flock as a goodly Horse in the day of battel, v. 5. And they shall be as mighty men which tread down the Enemies as mire in the streets; God Says, Zechariah 10. 3. That he made his flock as a goodly Horse in the day of battle, v. 5. And they shall be as mighty men which tread down the Enemies as mire in the streets; np1 vvz, np1 crd crd cst pns31 vvd po31 n1 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, n1 crd cc pns32 vmb vbi a-acp j n2 r-crq vvb a-acp dt n2 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2; (57) sermon (DIV2) 1562 Page 705
12851 in the battel they shall fight, because the Lord is with them. I come to the Application. in the battle they shall fight, Because the Lord is with them. I come to the Application. p-acp dt n1 pns32 vmb vvi, c-acp dt n1 vbz p-acp pno32. pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1562 Page 705
12852 I shall only apply it by Exhortation to two great duties: I shall only apply it by Exhortation to two great duties: pns11 vmb av-j vvi pn31 p-acp n1 p-acp crd j n2: (57) sermon (DIV2) 1563 Page 705
12853 Fortitude and unity. I begin with the first, upon which I shall most inlarge, as to which I shall shew you, 1. Wherein it lies, and discourse it to you as it stands distinguished from a natural Spirit, and stomack. 2. From a moral fortitude. 2. I shall offer you some directions in order to the promoving of it. 3. Lastly I shall press it by some arguments. Fortitude and unity. I begin with the First, upon which I shall most enlarge, as to which I shall show you, 1. Wherein it lies, and discourse it to you as it Stands distinguished from a natural Spirit, and stomach. 2. From a moral fortitude. 2. I shall offer you Some directions in order to the promoving of it. 3. Lastly I shall press it by Some Arguments. n1 cc n1. pns11 vvb p-acp dt ord, p-acp r-crq pns11 vmb av-ds vvi, c-acp p-acp r-crq pns11 vmb vvi pn22, crd c-crq pn31 vvz, cc n1 pn31 p-acp pn22 c-acp pn31 vvz vvn p-acp dt j n1, cc n1. crd p-acp dt j n1. crd pns11 vmb vvi pn22 d n2 p-acp n1 p-acp dt vvg pp-f pn31. crd ord pns11 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp d n2. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1563 Page 705
12854 It is agreed on all hands that the object of it is dangers and sufferings. That the nature of it lyeth in a bold encountring, and going through them: It is agreed on all hands that the Object of it is dangers and sufferings. That the nature of it lies in a bold encountering, and going through them: pn31 vbz vvn p-acp d n2 cst dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbz n2 cc n2. cst dt n1 pp-f pn31 vvz p-acp dt j vvg, cc vvg p-acp pno32: (57) sermon (DIV2) 1564 Page 705
12855 That the vices opposed to it are. 1 Cowardise. 2. Rashness, or fool hardiness, as we call it. That the vices opposed to it Are. 1 Cowardice. 2. Rashness, or fool hardiness, as we call it. cst dt n2 vvn p-acp pn31 vbr. crd n1. crd n1, cc n1 n1, c-acp pns12 vvb pn31. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1564 Page 705
12856 There is a courage or fortitude which ariseth only from the natural Spirit and courage of the creature. There is a courage or fortitude which arises only from the natural Spirit and courage of the creature. pc-acp vbz dt n1 cc n1 r-crq vvz av-j p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1564 Page 705
12857 Now this is to be found in beasts as much as in men, yea and more then in men, the reflections of whose reason makes them less Spiritful then Horses, or Dogs, or Lions, &c. This commendeth no man, Now this is to be found in beasts as much as in men, yea and more then in men, the reflections of whose reason makes them less Spiritful then Horses, or Dogs, or Lions, etc. This commends no man, av d vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n2 c-acp d c-acp p-acp n2, uh cc dc cs p-acp n2, dt n2 pp-f r-crq n1 vvz pno32 av-dc j cs n2, cc n2, cc n2, av np1 vvz dx n1, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1564 Page 705
12858 for no man hath more of this then many Beasts have. So it removeth not man at any distance from a Brute Creature. Secondly. for no man hath more of this then many Beasts have. So it Removeth not man At any distance from a Brutus Creature. Secondly. c-acp dx n1 vhz dc pp-f d av d n2 vhb. av pn31 vvz xx n1 p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 n1. ord. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1564 Page 705
12859 There is a moral fortitude. Which though it must have some foundation in nature, for none that is naturally fearful, There is a moral fortitude. Which though it must have Some Foundation in nature, for none that is naturally fearful, pc-acp vbz dt j n1. r-crq c-acp pn31 vmb vhi d n1 p-acp n1, c-acp pi cst vbz av-j j, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1564 Page 705
12860 and cowardly, will by reason be improved to any degree of valour, yet differeth from the other. and cowardly, will by reason be improved to any degree of valour, yet differeth from the other. cc j, vmb p-acp n1 vbi vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, av vvz p-acp dt n-jn. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1564 Page 705
12861 As it ariseth from knowledge, and some just improvement of reason, and is governed by the dictates of reason, As it arises from knowledge, and Some just improvement of reason, and is governed by the dictates of reason, p-acp pn31 vvz p-acp n1, cc d j n1 pp-f n1, cc vbz vvn p-acp dt vvz pp-f n1, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1564 Page 705
12862 and directed to some noble, and rational end, such now as the preservation of our honour or Country, &c. But now Christian fortitude is quite another thing as it ariseth, and directed to Some noble, and rational end, such now as the preservation of our honour or Country, etc. But now Christian fortitude is quite Another thing as it arises, cc vvn p-acp d j, cc j n1, d av c-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 cc n1, av p-acp av njp n1 vbz av j-jn n1 c-acp pn31 vvz, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1564 Page 705
12863 1. From a threefold principle of grace, 2. As it is directed by the rule of the Word. 3. As it is exercised upon and against sin; 1. From a threefold principle of grace, 2. As it is directed by the Rule of the Word. 3. As it is exercised upon and against since; crd p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, crd p-acp pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. crd p-acp pn31 vbz vvn p-acp cc p-acp n1; (57) sermon (DIV2) 1565 Page 706
12864 As lastly it works for a more noble end, the glory of God, and the Salvation of the Soul, you may take this Description of it: As lastly it works for a more noble end, the glory of God, and the Salvation of the Soul, you may take this Description of it: p-acp ord pn31 vvz p-acp dt av-dc j n1, dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pn22 vmb vvi d n1 pp-f pn31: (57) sermon (DIV2) 1565 Page 706
12865 It is an habit infused into the Soul by the holy Spirit of God inabling the Soul, from the dread of the Eternal God, a Love to him, It is an habit infused into the Soul by the holy Spirit of God enabling the Soul, from the dread of the Eternal God, a Love to him, pn31 vbz dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvg dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j np1, dt n1 p-acp pno31, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1566 Page 706
12866 and a faith in him, and his promises, to despise the prospect, or presence of any danger, in a resistance and fighting against sin, and a faith in him, and his promises, to despise the prospect, or presence of any danger, in a resistance and fighting against since, cc dt n1 p-acp pno31, cc po31 n2, pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc n1 pp-f d n1, p-acp dt n1 cc vvg p-acp n1, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1566 Page 706
12867 and all temptations to it, governing it self by the rule of Gods Word, in order to the glory of God, and all temptations to it, governing it self by the Rule of God's Word, in order to the glory of God, cc d n2 p-acp pn31, vvg pn31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1566 Page 706
12868 and the Salvation of a mans Soul. From hence may easily be gathered, both how it differeth from Natural Spirit and stomackfulness which is under no government, either of reason or Religion, and the Salvation of a men Soul. From hence may Easily be gathered, both how it differeth from Natural Spirit and stomackfulness which is under no government, either of reason or Religion, cc dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1 p-acp av vmb av-j vbi vvn, av-d c-crq pn31 vvz p-acp j n1 cc n1 r-crq vbz p-acp dx n1, av-d pp-f n1 cc n1, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1566 Page 706
12869 and is a mere natural quality, and found in beasts, as much, and more then in man. and is a mere natural quality, and found in beasts, as much, and more then in man. cc vbz dt j j n1, cc vvd p-acp n2, c-acp d, cc av-dc cs p-acp n1. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1566 Page 706
12870 It also differeth from Moral sortitude, both in the Principle, the rule, and manner of its exercise, It also differeth from Moral sortitude, both in the Principle, the Rule, and manner of its exercise, pn31 av vvz p-acp j n1, d p-acp dt n1, dt n1, cc n1 pp-f po31 n1, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1567 Page 706
12871 and the End. All which I shall open. I shall begin with the first of these. and the End. All which I shall open. I shall begin with the First of these. cc dt n1 d r-crq pns11 vmb vvi. pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt ord pp-f d. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1567 Page 706
12872 1. The first Principle of Christian Fortitude is the holy Spirit. Fear not saith God, I will strengthen thee, and uphold thee with the hand of my righteousness. 1. The First Principle of Christian Fortitude is the holy Spirit. fear not Says God, I will strengthen thee, and uphold thee with the hand of my righteousness. crd dt ord n1 pp-f njp n1 vbz dt j n1. n1 xx vvz np1, pns11 vmb vvi pno21, cc vvi pno21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n1. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1568 Page 706
12873 It is indeed God as the God of Nature that puts the natural Spirit and courage into the Horse, It is indeed God as the God of Nature that puts the natural Spirit and courage into the Horse, pn31 vbz av np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cst vvz dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1568 Page 706
12874 or other beasts, Job. 32. 19. Hast thou (saith God) given strength to the Horse; or other beasts, Job. 32. 19. Hast thou (Says God) given strength to the Horse; cc j-jn n2, n1. crd crd vh2 pns21 (vvz np1) vvn n1 p-acp dt n1; (57) sermon (DIV2) 1568 Page 706
12875 Hast thou clothed his neck with Thunder? But here God acts as the Author of saving grace. Hast thou clothed his neck with Thunder? But Here God acts as the Author of Saving grace. vh2 pns21 vvn po31 n1 p-acp n1? p-acp av np1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg n1. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1568 Page 706
12876 The holy Spirit is the Author of all gracious habits, now there is a threefold Spiritual habit, from which this fortitude or Christian courage proceeds; The holy Spirit is the Author of all gracious habits, now there is a threefold Spiritual habit, from which this fortitude or Christian courage proceeds; dt j n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f d j n2, av pc-acp vbz dt j j n1, p-acp r-crq d n1 cc np1 n1 vvz; (57) sermon (DIV2) 1568 Page 706
12877 they are as it were the Parents of it. they Are as it were the Parents of it. pns32 vbr p-acp pn31 vbdr dt n2 pp-f pn31. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1568 Page 706
12878 1. The first is the fear of God. No man is valiant against sin, when temptations to it lye from great dangers, 1. The First is the Fear of God. No man is valiant against since, when temptations to it lie from great dangers, crd dt ord vbz dt vvb pp-f np1. dx n1 vbz j p-acp n1, c-crq n2 p-acp pn31 vvb p-acp j n2, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1569 Page 706
12879 but he that hath a true dread of God in, and upon his heart. but he that hath a true dread of God in, and upon his heart. cc-acp pns31 cst vhz dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp, cc p-acp po31 n1. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1569 Page 706
12880 It is said of Moses, Hebr. 11. 27. That by faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the King, It is said of Moses, Hebrew 11. 27. That by faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the King, pn31 vbz vvn pp-f np1, np1 crd crd cst p-acp n1 pns31 vvd np1, xx vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1569 Page 706
12881 for he indured, as seeing him who is invisible. for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible. c-acp pns31 vvd, c-acp vvg pno31 r-crq vbz j. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1569 Page 706
12882 He forsook Egypt in obedience to the command of God, he feared not the wrath of the King. He forsook Egypt in Obedience to the command of God, he feared not the wrath of the King. pns31 vvd np1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vvd xx dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1569 Page 706
12883 When he saw he must either incur the Kings wrath, or Gods displeasure, he feared not the wrath of the King, When he saw he must either incur the Kings wrath, or God's displeasure, he feared not the wrath of the King, c-crq pns31 vvd pns31 vmb av-d vvi dt ng1 n1, cc ng1 n1, pns31 vvd xx dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1569 Page 706
12884 though (as Solomon saith) The wrath of the King is as the Messenger of death: though (as Solomon Says) The wrath of the King is as the Messenger of death: cs (c-acp np1 vvz) dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (57) sermon (DIV2) 1569 Page 706
12885 Yet he feared not the wrath of the King, here now was courage; here was Christian Fortitude: Yet he feared not the wrath of the King, Here now was courage; Here was Christian Fortitude: av pns31 vvd xx dt n1 pp-f dt n1, av av vbds n1; av vbds np1 n1: (57) sermon (DIV2) 1569 Page 706
12886 Whence was it that he was so courageous? The Text tells you, He indured, as seeing him who was invisible, he had the dread of the King of Kings upon his Soul, agnovit imperatorem coeli, he knew there was one, that was higher then the highest mortal; Whence was it that he was so courageous? The Text tells you, He endured, as seeing him who was invisible, he had the dread of the King of Kings upon his Soul, agnovit Imperatorem coeli, he knew there was one, that was higher then the highest Mortal; q-crq vbds pn31 cst pns31 vbds av j? dt n1 vvz pn22, pns31 vvd, c-acp vvg pno31 r-crq vbds j, pns31 vhd dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp po31 n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la, pns31 vvd a-acp vbds pi, cst vbds jc cs dt js j-jn; (57) sermon (DIV2) 1569 Page 707
12887 and this is necessary, and that too in a very good degree to every Soul that is valiant for God. and this is necessary, and that too in a very good degree to every Soul that is valiant for God. cc d vbz j, cc cst av p-acp dt j j n1 p-acp d n1 cst vbz j p-acp np1. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1569 Page 707
12888 Every Person that feareth not God will be a coward in the Spiritual fight. Every Person that fears not God will be a coward in the Spiritual fight. np1 n1 cst vvz xx np1 vmb vbi dt n1 p-acp dt j n1. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1569 Page 707
12889 2. A Second habit contributing to this fortitude or Christian courage, is The Love of God. The Apostle tells you it constrains; we see in daily experience, the lover will indure no difhonour to be done unto, no affront to be put upon the woman that he loveth. 2. A Second habit contributing to this fortitude or Christian courage, is The Love of God. The Apostle tells you it constrains; we see in daily experience, the lover will endure no difhonour to be done unto, no affront to be put upon the woman that he loves. crd dt ord n1 vvg p-acp d n1 cc njp n1, vbz dt n1 pp-f np1. dt n1 vvz pn22 pn31 vvz; pns12 vvb p-acp j n1, dt n1 vmb vvi dx n1 pc-acp vbi vdn p-acp, dx n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 cst pns31 vvz. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1570 Page 707
12890 The vain Gentleman is ready to fight upon any such account. The vain Gentleman is ready to fight upon any such account. dt j n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi p-acp d d n1. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1570 Page 707
12891 The Soul which truly loveth God, will fuffer no affront, no dishonour which he can help, to be done unto, The Soul which truly loves God, will fuffer no affront, no dishonour which he can help, to be done unto, dt n1 r-crq av-j vvz np1, vmb vvi dx n1, dx n1 r-crq pns31 vmb vvi, pc-acp vbi vdn p-acp, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1570 Page 707
12892 and put upon God, much less can he allow his own Soul in any such thing, what ever be the consequent of it. and put upon God, much less can he allow his own Soul in any such thing, what ever be the consequent of it. cc vvd p-acp np1, av-d av-dc vmb pns31 vvi po31 d n1 p-acp d d n1, r-crq av vbb dt j pp-f pn31. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1570 Page 707
12893 3. A third habit from which this Christian courage or fortitude ariseth is Faith: Faith respecting both the Proposition of the Word, and the promise of the Gospel, and Person of the Mediatour. Faith agreeing to all which the holy Scripture revealeth concerning the wrath of God, his power, justice greatness, concerning the reward of those who well fight the good fight, who overcome, &c. And also hoping, 3. A third habit from which this Christian courage or fortitude arises is Faith: Faith respecting both the Proposition of the Word, and the promise of the Gospel, and Person of the Mediator. Faith agreeing to all which the holy Scripture Revealeth Concerning the wrath of God, his power, Justice greatness, Concerning the reward of those who well fight the good fight, who overcome, etc. And also hoping, crd dt ord n1 p-acp r-crq d njp n1 cc n1 vvz vbz n1: n1 vvg d dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1. n1 vvg p-acp d r-crq dt j n1 vvz vvg dt n1 pp-f np1, po31 n1, n1 n1, vvg dt n1 pp-f d r-crq av vvb dt j n1, r-crq vvn, av cc av vvg, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1571 Page 707
12894 and trusting in God for the fulfilling of those promises. and trusting in God for the fulfilling of those promises. cc vvg p-acp np1 p-acp dt vvg pp-f d n2. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1571 Page 707
12895 Natural courage is much from Nature, and derives much from the Blood, Moral Fortitude deriveth much from Education and Reason. Christian Fortitude in encountring dangers ariseth from quite different principles. Natural courage is much from Nature, and derives much from the Blood, Moral Fortitude deriveth much from Education and Reason. Christian Fortitude in encountering dangers arises from quite different principles. j n1 vbz av-d p-acp n1, cc vvz d p-acp dt n1, j n1 vvz av-d p-acp n1 cc n1. np1 n1 p-acp vvg n2 vvz p-acp av j n2. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1571 Page 707
12896 The Christian is stout and valiant in the resistance of sin, because he feareth the great and living God, whose wrath is a thousand times more formidable then the wrath of the greatest man, who when he hath killed the body can do no more; The Christian is stout and valiant in the resistance of since, Because he fears the great and living God, whose wrath is a thousand times more formidable then the wrath of the greatest man, who when he hath killed the body can do no more; dt njp vbz j cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp pns31 vvz dt j cc vvg np1, rg-crq n1 vbz dt crd n2 av-dc j cs dt n1 pp-f dt js n1, r-crq c-crq pns31 vhz vvd dt n1 vmb vdi av-dx av-dc; (57) sermon (DIV2) 1571 Page 707
12897 God can cast both body and Soul into Hell-Fire. Because he loveth God, and will suffer any thing, rather than grieve and offend him, God can cast both body and Soul into Hell-Fire. Because he loves God, and will suffer any thing, rather than grieve and offend him, np1 vmb vvi d n1 cc n1 p-acp n1. c-acp pns31 vvz np1, cc vmb vvi d n1, av-c cs vvi cc vvi pno31, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1571 Page 707
12898 and because he believeth, whatsoever God hath revealed in his holy Word concerning the greatness, power, wrath, and Because he Believeth, whatsoever God hath revealed in his holy Word Concerning the greatness, power, wrath, cc c-acp pns31 vvz, r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp po31 j n1 vvg dt n1, n1, n1, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1571 Page 707
12899 and justice of God against sin, and concerning those who strive in the resistance of it. and Justice of God against since, and Concerning those who strive in the resistance of it. cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1, cc vvg d r-crq vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1571 Page 707
12900 Hence you read in that martyrology which you have Heb. 11. 33. That they through faith subdued Kingdoms, — v. 34. quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, — waxed valiant in the fight, v. 35. they were tortured, not accepting deliverance, v. 36. they had Trials of cruel mockings, and Scourgings, yea moreover of bonds, Hence you read in that martyrology which you have Hebrew 11. 33. That they through faith subdued Kingdoms, — v. 34. quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, — waxed valiant in the fight, v. 35. they were tortured, not accepting deliverance, v. 36. they had Trials of cruel mockings, and Scourgings, yea moreover of bonds, av pn22 vvb p-acp d n1 r-crq pn22 vhb np1 crd crd cst pns32 p-acp n1 vvn n2, — n1 crd vvd dt n1 pp-f n1, vvd dt n1 pp-f dt n1, — vvn j p-acp dt n1, n1 crd pns32 vbdr vvn, xx vvg n1, n1 crd pns32 vhd n2 pp-f j n2, cc n2, uh av pp-f n2, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1571 Page 708
12901 and imprisonment, &c. The principles of the Christian valour, are not meer Natural Spirit and stomackfulness, nor meer principles of honour, and reputation, and reason, which were the principles of the Roman valour, and imprisonment, etc. The principles of the Christian valour, Are not mere Natural Spirit and stomackfulness, nor mere principles of honour, and reputation, and reason, which were the principles of the Roman valour, cc n1, av dt n2 pp-f dt njp n1, vbr xx j j n1 cc n1, ccx j n2 pp-f n1, cc n1, cc n1, r-crq vbdr dt n2 pp-f dt njp n1, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1571 Page 708
12902 but these which I have shewed you. but these which I have showed you. cc-acp d r-crq pns11 vhb vvn pn22. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1571 Page 708
12903 2. As to the Acts of it. They are all lawful resistances of sin. He will resist unto blood, but it still is in striving against sin, Heb. 1. 2. 4. And this he doth by a lawful resistance; This in the description I called a governing himself according to the rules of Gods Word, 2 Tim. 2 5. If a man strive for masteries, 2. As to the Acts of it. They Are all lawful resistances of since. He will resist unto blood, but it still is in striving against since, Hebrew 1. 2. 4. And this he does by a lawful resistance; This in the description I called a governing himself according to the rules of God's Word, 2 Tim. 2 5. If a man strive for masteries, crd p-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f pn31. pns32 vbr d j n2 pp-f n1. pns31 vmb vvi p-acp n1, p-acp pn31 av vbz p-acp vvg p-acp n1, np1 crd crd crd cc d pns31 vdz p-acp dt j n1; d p-acp dt n1 pns11 vvd dt vvg px31 vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1, crd np1 crd crd cs dt n1 vvb p-acp n2, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1572 Page 708
12904 yet is he not crowned except he strive lawfully. All sin is a transgression of the law of God. yet is he not crowned except he strive lawfully. All since is a Transgression of the law of God. av vbz pns31 xx vvn c-acp pns31 vvb av-j. d n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1572 Page 708
12905 No Christian fortitude can be shewen either in the encountring of a danger, for not doing what he ought to do: No Christian fortitude can be shown either in the encountering of a danger, for not doing what he ought to do: av-dx njp n1 vmb vbi vvn av-d p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1, c-acp xx vdg r-crq pns31 vmd pc-acp vdi: (57) sermon (DIV2) 1572 Page 708
12906 Or for the encountring of a danger, rather then doing, what God hath given him a freedom and liberty to do. As to the first a man is not Gods Martyr but the Devils: Or for the encountering of a danger, rather then doing, what God hath given him a freedom and liberty to do. As to the First a man is not God's Martyr but the Devils: cc p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1, av-c cs vdg, r-crq np1 vhz vvn pno31 dt n1 cc n1 pc-acp vdi. c-acp p-acp dt ord dt n1 vbz xx npg1 n1 p-acp dt n2: (57) sermon (DIV2) 1572 Page 708
12907 As to the Second, he cannot be a Martyr for God but for his own humour, God hath left him a liberty, he need not suffer unless he will. As to the Second, he cannot be a Martyr for God but for his own humour, God hath left him a liberty, he need not suffer unless he will. c-acp p-acp dt ord, pns31 vmbx vbi dt n1 p-acp np1 cc-acp p-acp po31 d n1, np1 vhz vvn pno31 dt n1, pns31 vvb xx vvi cs pns31 vmb. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1572 Page 708
12908 But now there may be several actions as to which a good man doth not see his liberty, But now there may be several actions as to which a good man does not see his liberty, p-acp av pc-acp vmb vbi j n2 c-acp p-acp r-crq dt j n1 vdz xx vvi po31 n1, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1572 Page 708
12909 but lyeth under apprehensions, that they are unlawful. but lies under apprehensions, that they Are unlawful. cc-acp vvz p-acp n2, cst pns32 vbr j. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1572 Page 708
12910 The Question is what a Christian is to do as to them? And whether a Christian can shew any Christian fortitude in incountring dangers rather then doing them. To which I shortly answer, The Question is what a Christian is to do as to them? And whither a Christian can show any Christian fortitude in encountering dangers rather then doing them. To which I shortly answer, dt n1 vbz q-crq dt njp vbz pc-acp vdi c-acp p-acp pno32? cc cs dt njp vmb vvi d njp n1 p-acp vvg n2 av-c av vdg pno32. p-acp r-crq pns11 av-j vvb, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1572 Page 708
12911 1. That it is the duty of every good man as to such actions to use all the means he can, 1. That it is the duty of every good man as to such actions to use all the means he can, crd cst pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f d j n1 c-acp p-acp d n2 pc-acp vvi d dt n2 pns31 vmb, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1573 Page 708
12912 as to a true information of his own conscience. as to a true information of his own conscience. c-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 d n1. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1573 Page 708
12913 Reading the holy Scriptures, and other good Books, interpreting the Scriptures, which may rightly inform him: Reading the holy Scriptures, and other good Books, interpreting the Scriptures, which may rightly inform him: vvg dt j n2, cc j-jn j n2, n-vvg dt n2, r-crq vmb av-jn vvi pno31: (57) sermon (DIV2) 1573 Page 708
12914 Keeping his ear open to all arguments on both sides, to all instructions. Keeping his ear open to all Arguments on both sides, to all instructions. vvg po31 n1 j p-acp d n2 p-acp d n2, p-acp d n2. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1573 Page 708
12915 2. If by no means he can receive Satisfaction as to the lawfulness of such actions, 2. If by no means he can receive Satisfaction as to the lawfulness of such actions, crd cs p-acp dx n2 pns31 vmb vvi n1 c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1574 Page 708
12916 the doing of them would be sin to him, and he is bound to incounter any danger rather then do them and this is a piece of Christian fortitude. the doing of them would be since to him, and he is bound to encounter any danger rather then do them and this is a piece of Christian fortitude. cs vdg pp-f pno32 vmd vbi n1 p-acp pno31, cc pns31 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi d n1 av-c av vdb pno32 cc d vbz dt n1 pp-f njp n1. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1574 Page 708
12917 The proximate Rule of our actions must be our own Conscience (by which I mean, our own practical judgment of the lawfulness or unlawfulness of things to be done, according to the best information we have, The proximate Rule of our actions must be our own Conscience (by which I mean, our own practical judgement of the lawfulness or unlawfulness of things to be done, according to the best information we have, dt j n1 pp-f po12 n2 vmb vbi po12 d n1 (p-acp r-crq pns11 vvb, po12 d j n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n2 pc-acp vbi vdn, vvg p-acp dt js n1 pns12 vhb, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1574 Page 708
12918 or can get concerning the will of God in his word;) the persuasions, commands, dictates, or can get Concerning the will of God in his word;) the persuasions, commands, dictates, cc vmb vvi vvg dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1;) dt n2, n2, vvz, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1574 Page 708
12919 or practice of others is no rule to us. or practice of Others is no Rule to us. cc n1 pp-f n2-jn vbz dx n1 p-acp pno12. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1574 Page 708
12920 We must resist what our own Consciences tell us is sin and contrary to the will of God. We must resist what our own Consciences tell us is since and contrary to the will of God. pns12 vmb vvi r-crq po12 d n2 vvb pno12 p-acp|dt n1 cc n-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1574 Page 708
12921 But it must be lawfully. It must be such a resistance only as Gods Word doth allow us. But it must be lawfully. It must be such a resistance only as God's Word does allow us. p-acp pn31 vmb vbi av-j. pn31 vmb vbi d dt n1 av-j c-acp npg1 n1 vdz vvi pno12. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1575 Page 709
12922 A private Person in the resistance of sin, must not resist the power, which is the Ordinance of God, Rom. 13. 2. It is one thing to do what such powers command, another thing by Arms to resist. A private Person in the resistance of since, must not resist the power, which is the Ordinance of God, Rom. 13. 2. It is one thing to do what such Powers command, Another thing by Arms to resist. dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vmb xx vvi dt n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd crd pn31 vbz crd n1 pc-acp vdi q-crq d n2 vvi, j-jn n1 p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1575 Page 709
12923 God hath not given the Sword into any private hand, and such a Person drawing it shall perish with it; God hath not given the Sword into any private hand, and such a Person drawing it shall perish with it; np1 vhz xx vvn dt n1 p-acp d j n1, cc d dt n1 vvg pn31 vmb vvi p-acp pn31; (57) sermon (DIV2) 1575 Page 709
12924 we must strive against sin, but we must strive lawfully, not by ill Language, or boisterous actions, we must strive against since, but we must strive lawfully, not by ill Language, or boisterous actions, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp n1, p-acp pns12 vmb vvi av-j, xx p-acp j-jn n1, cc j n2, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1575 Page 709
12925 but by meek and patient Suffering. 3. Lastly. but by meek and patient Suffering. 3. Lastly. cc-acp p-acp j cc j vvg. crd ord. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1575 Page 709
12926 The End of Christian fortitude must be, 1. The glory of God. 2. The Salvation of our own Souls. The End of Christian fortitude must be, 1. The glory of God. 2. The Salvation of our own Souls. dt vvb pp-f njp n1 vmb vbi, crd dt n1 pp-f np1. crd dt n1 pp-f po12 d n2. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1576 Page 709
12927 'Tis no Christian valour, to be valiant for any thing but the truth, the honour and glory of God, the cause and concern of God in the World: It's no Christian valour, to be valiant for any thing but the truth, the honour and glory of God, the cause and concern of God in the World: pn31|vbz dx njp n1, pc-acp vbi j p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 cc vvi pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1: (57) sermon (DIV2) 1576 Page 709
12928 and in a matter where the Eternal Salvation of his own Soul is concerned. and in a matter where the Eternal Salvation of his own Soul is concerned. cc p-acp dt n1 c-crq dt j n1 pp-f po31 d n1 vbz vvn. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1576 Page 709
12929 Thus far I have opened to you the nature of this Christian courage and fortitude, which I am calling to you for. Thus Far I have opened to you the nature of this Christian courage and fortitude, which I am calling to you for. av av-j pns11 vhb vvn p-acp pn22 dt n1 pp-f d njp n1 cc n1, r-crq pns11 vbm vvg p-acp pn22 p-acp. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1576 Page 709
12930 Let me in the next place offer something to you which may promove this excellent habit in your Souls. Let me in the next place offer something to you which may promove this excellent habit in your Souls. vvb pno11 p-acp dt ord n1 vvb pi p-acp pn22 r-crq vmb vvi d j n1 p-acp po22 n2. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1576 Page 709
12931 A Natural courage cannot be given, where any thing of a Moral fortitude may be promoved by rational arguments, education, A Natural courage cannot be given, where any thing of a Moral fortitude may be promoved by rational Arguments, education, dt j n1 vmbx vbi vvn, c-crq d n1 pp-f dt j n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp j n2, n1, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1576 Page 709
12932 and a due digestion of moral Principles. and a due digestion of moral Principles. cc dt j-jn n1 pp-f j n2. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1576 Page 709
14036 but it doth not bud and blossom as at other times. but it does not bud and blossom as At other times. cc-acp pn31 vdz xx vvi cc vvb a-acp p-acp j-jn n2. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1719 Page 769
12933 But there must be some good natural foundation of courage, for the Moralist in the managery of his disciple to build upon, But there must be Some good natural Foundation of courage, for the Moralist in the managery of his disciple to built upon, p-acp a-acp vmb vbi d j j n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1576 Page 709
12934 but it is not so as to this Christian fortitude. Persons of the weakest sex, of the lowest, meanest, weakest Spirits by nature, have been made valiant as to the Spiritual fight from the dread of God, the Love of God, by saith in the Word of God, but it is not so as to this Christian fortitude. Persons of the Weakest sex, of the lowest, Meanest, Weakest Spirits by nature, have been made valiant as to the Spiritual fight from the dread of God, the Love of God, by Says in the Word of God, cc-acp pn31 vbz xx av c-acp p-acp d njp n1. n2 pp-f dt js n1, pp-f dt js, js, js n2 p-acp n1, vhb vbn vvn j c-acp p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1576 Page 709
12935 and in the Lord Jesus Christ. Now in order to this excellent habit, and so necessary for these times, and in the Lord jesus christ. Now in order to this excellent habit, and so necessary for these times, cc p-acp dt n1 np1 np1. av p-acp n1 p-acp d j n1, cc av j p-acp d n2, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1576 Page 709
12936 1. The first thing which I shall commend unto you in order to it is, a Sound knowledge of the revealed will of God, both concerning sin, and concerning duty. 1. The First thing which I shall commend unto you in order to it is, a Found knowledge of the revealed will of God, both Concerning since, and Concerning duty. crd dt ord n1 r-crq pns11 vmb vvi p-acp pn22 p-acp n1 p-acp pn31 vbz, dt j n1 pp-f dt vvn n1 pp-f np1, d vvg n1, cc vvg n1. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1577 Page 709
12937 Knowledge is the foundation of saith. It is that which giveth boldness to a man both in speaking and in acting. Knowledge is the Foundation of Says. It is that which gives boldness to a man both in speaking and in acting. n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f vvz. pn31 vbz d r-crq vvz n1 p-acp dt n1 av-d p-acp vvg cc p-acp vvg. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1577 Page 709
12938 A poor ignorant Person may be valiant, but he cannot expect to be so, he is Sometimes made valiant in an extraordinary manner, by some special instinct, A poor ignorant Person may be valiant, but he cannot expect to be so, he is Sometime made valiant in an extraordinary manner, by Some special instinct, dt j j n1 vmb vbi j, cc-acp pns31 vmbx vvi pc-acp vbi av, pns31 vbz av vvn j p-acp dt j n1, p-acp d j n1, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1577 Page 709
12939 and impression of God upon him, as that Woman which told her Judges, She could not dispute, but she could dye for Christ. and impression of God upon him, as that Woman which told her Judges, She could not dispute, but she could die for christ. cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno31, c-acp cst n1 r-crq vvd po31 n2, pns31 vmd xx vvi, cc-acp pns31 vmd vvi p-acp np1. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1577 Page 709
12940 A just knowledge of what I may, or may not do, of the Nature of God, his promises, A just knowledge of what I may, or may not do, of the Nature of God, his promises, dt j n1 pp-f r-crq pns11 vmb, cc vmb xx vdi, pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, po31 n2, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1577 Page 709
12941 and threatnings, is most necessary to a true Christian courage and fortitude. and threatenings, is most necessary to a true Christian courage and fortitude. cc n2-vvg, vbz av-ds j p-acp dt j njp n1 cc n1. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1577 Page 709
12942 He fighteth more like a madman, then a Christian, that is not first fully Satisfyed in the goodness, and justice of his cause. He fights more like a madman, then a Christian, that is not First Fully Satisfied in the Goodness, and Justice of his cause. pns31 vvz av-dc av-j dt n1, av dt njp, cst vbz xx ord av-j vvn p-acp dt n1, cc n1 pp-f po31 n1. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1577 Page 709
12943 2. A knowing man may be cowardly if he be not rooted and grounded in the faith, heartily and firmly believing what he hath the notion of. 2. A knowing man may be cowardly if he be not rooted and grounded in the faith, heartily and firmly believing what he hath the notion of. crd dt j-vvg n1 vmb vbi j cs pns31 vbb xx vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1, av-j cc av-j vvg r-crq pns31 vhz dt n1 pp-f. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1578 Page 710
12944 Faith is the only shield that keepeth off the fiery darts of the wicked. Now this is the gift of God, and the way to obtain it is Prayer. Faith is the only shield that Keepeth off the fiery darts of the wicked. Now this is the gift of God, and the Way to obtain it is Prayer. n1 vbz dt j vvb cst vvz a-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt j. av d vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 vbz n1. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1578 Page 710
12945 Beg of God his Spiritual armour, and to make you valiant in the Spiritual fight, Math. 26. 41. Watch and pray that you enter not into temptation. Beg of God his Spiritual armour, and to make you valiant in the Spiritual fight, Math. 26. 41. Watch and pray that you enter not into temptation. vvb pp-f np1 po31 j n1, cc pc-acp vvi pn22 j p-acp dt j n1, np1 crd crd vvb cc vvb cst pn22 vvb xx p-acp n1. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1578 Page 710
12946 3. Set as loose to the World and all your concerns, and Relations in it as you can. 3. Set as lose to the World and all your concerns, and Relations in it as you can. crd vvb p-acp j p-acp dt n1 cc d po22 vvz, cc n2 p-acp pn31 c-acp pn22 vmb. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1579 Page 710
12947 It is observed of great Cities that they seldom hold out long against an Enemy, Their Riches, their Wives and Children make them Cowards. It is observed of great Cities that they seldom hold out long against an Enemy, Their Riches, their Wives and Children make them Cowards. pn31 vbz vvn pp-f j n2 cst pns32 av vvb av av-j p-acp dt n1, po32 n2, po32 n2 cc n2 vvb pno32 n2. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1579 Page 710
12948 That Man or Woman that hath not learned to deny himself in all his worldly contentments can never be valiant. That Man or Woman that hath not learned to deny himself in all his worldly contentment's can never be valiant. cst n1 cc n1 cst vhz xx vvn pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp d po31 j n2 vmb av-x vbi j. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1579 Page 710
12949 4. Lastly look unto Jesus the Author, and the finisher of your saith, who for the joy that was set before him, indured the cross, despised the shame, 4. Lastly look unto jesus the Author, and the finisher of your Says, who for the joy that was Set before him, endured the cross, despised the shame, crd ord vvb p-acp np1 dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po22 vvz, r-crq p-acp dt n1 cst vbds vvn p-acp pno31, vvd dt n1, vvd dt n1, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1580 Page 710
12950 and is set down on the throne of God; and is Set down on the throne of God; cc vbz vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (57) sermon (DIV2) 1580 Page 710
14070 he neither hath, nor can have any power to do that which in a spiritual sense is good, he neither hath, nor can have any power to do that which in a spiritual sense is good, pns31 av-dx vhz, ccx vmb vhi d n1 pc-acp vdi d r-crq p-acp dt j n1 vbz j, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1720 Page 771
12951 consider him who indured such contradiction of sinners in himself, lest you be wearied, and saint in your minds. Consider him who endured such contradiction of Sinners in himself, lest you be wearied, and saint in your minds. vvb pno31 r-crq vvd d n1 pp-f n2 p-acp px31, cs pn22 vbb vvn, cc n1 p-acp po22 n2. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1580 Page 710
12952 It is the Apostles advice, Heb. 12. 3. The valour and courage of a General oft times puts mettal, It is the Apostles Advice, Hebrew 12. 3. The valour and courage of a General oft times puts metal, pn31 vbz dt np1 n1, np1 crd crd dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 av n2 vvz n1, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1580 Page 710
12953 and courage into his Souldiers, & retrieveth a day of battel when it is upon the point lost. and courage into his Soldiers, & retrieveth a day of battle when it is upon the point lost. cc n1 p-acp po31 n2, cc vvz dt n1 pp-f n1 c-crq pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 vvn. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1580 Page 710
12954 The eying of Christ who is the author and finisher of our faith, is of mighty use to us to ingage us to go on to the Spiritual fight without fear or dread. The Eyeing of christ who is the author and finisher of our faith, is of mighty use to us to engage us to go on to the Spiritual fight without Fear or dread. dt vvg pp-f np1 r-crq vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n1, vbz pp-f j n1 p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp dt j n1 p-acp n1 cc n1. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1580 Page 710
12955 Let me press this upon you by a few arguments. Let me press this upon you by a few Arguments. vvb pno11 vvi d p-acp pn22 p-acp dt d n2. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1580 Page 710
12956 1. The first shall be from the ton general decay of this gracious habit in the Spirits of Christians. 1. The First shall be from the tun general decay of this gracious habit in the Spirits of Christians. crd dt ord vmb vbi p-acp dt n1 j n1 pp-f d j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1581 Page 710
12957 God of 'old complained by his Prophet, Jer. 9. 3. That there was a generation of them who bent their tongues like bows for lies, but there w•• none valiant for the truth upon the Earth. God of wold complained by his Prophet, Jer. 9. 3. That there was a generation of them who bent their tongues like bows for lies, but there w•• none valiant for the truth upon the Earth. np1 pp-f n1 vvd p-acp po31 n1, np1 crd crd cst pc-acp vbds dt n1 pp-f pno32 r-crq vvd po32 n2 av-j n2 p-acp n2, p-acp a-acp n1 pix j p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1581 Page 710
12958 How few are there this day that are valiant for the truth? There are many that bend their bows for lies. How few Are there this day that Are valiant for the truth? There Are many that bend their bows for lies. q-crq d vbr pc-acp d n1 cst vbr j p-acp dt n1? pc-acp vbr d cst vvb po32 n2 p-acp n2. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1581 Page 710
12959 Papists are full of courage and mettal for an idolatrous worship; Papists Are full of courage and metal for an idolatrous worship; njp2 vbr j pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j n1; (57) sermon (DIV2) 1581 Page 710
12960 wicked men are full of malice & courage to accuse, inform against, and to destroy the People of God, wicked men Are full of malice & courage to accuse, inform against, and to destroy the People of God, j n2 vbr j pp-f n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi, vvb p-acp, cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1581 Page 710
12961 but who is on the Lords side? Who? Where is the courage of Christians for the truths, the waies, the Ordinances of God? They dare not appear for God, but who is on the lords side? Who? Where is the courage of Christians for the truths, the ways, the Ordinances of God? They Dare not appear for God, cc-acp q-crq vbz p-acp dt n2 n1? q-crq? q-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n2, dt n2, dt n2 pp-f np1? pns32 vvb xx vvi p-acp np1, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1581 Page 710
12962 but seek all waies to hide, and cover themselves, and to withdraw themselves from the Lords battels. but seek all ways to hide, and cover themselves, and to withdraw themselves from the lords battles. cc-acp vvb d n2 pc-acp vvi, cc vvi px32, cc pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp dt n2 n2. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1581 Page 710
12963 They are not like the warlike horse God speaketh of to Job, that saith amongst the Trumpets, Ha, Ha, that mocketh at fear, is not affrighted, They Are not like the warlike horse God speaks of to Job, that Says among the Trumpets, Would, Would, that mocks At Fear, is not affrighted, pns32 vbr xx av-j dt j n1 np1 vvz pp-f p-acp n1, d vvz p-acp dt n2, uh, uh, cst vvz p-acp n1, vbz xx vvn, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1581 Page 710
12964 and turneth not his back from the Sword. and turns not his back from the Sword. cc vvz xx po31 n1 p-acp dt n1. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1581 Page 710
12965 It is time for some to shew themselves valiant for God, for the truths, and Ordinances of God. It is time for Some to show themselves valiant for God, for the truths, and Ordinances of God. pn31 vbz n1 p-acp d p-acp vvi px32 j p-acp np1, p-acp dt n2, cc n2 pp-f np1. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1581 Page 711
12966 We are afraid that true Religion is almost at its last Gaspe in our times. We Are afraid that true Religion is almost At its last Gasp in our times. pns12 vbr j cst j n1 vbz av p-acp po31 ord n1 p-acp po12 n2. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1581 Page 711
12967 Where is the Spirit, of the Lord God of Elijah? The Spirit of those Antient Worthies that noble Army of Martyrs, that loved not their lives unto Death, Where is the Spirit, of the Lord God of Elijah? The Spirit of those Ancient Worthies that noble Army of Martyrs, that loved not their lives unto Death, q-crq vbz dt n1, pp-f dt n1 np1 pp-f np1? dt n1 pp-f d j n2-j cst j n1 pp-f n2, cst vvd xx po32 n2 p-acp n1, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1581 Page 711
12968 but witnessed a good confession, they transmitted the true Religion to us sealed with their blood, the Spirits of Christians do not appear as if we were like to add many such seals to it, but witnessed a good Confessi, they transmitted the true Religion to us sealed with their blood, the Spirits of Christians do not appear as if we were like to add many such Seals to it, cc-acp vvd dt j n1, pns32 vvd dt j n1 p-acp pno12 vvn p-acp po32 n1, dt n2 pp-f np1 vdb xx vvi c-acp cs pns12 vbdr j pc-acp vvi d d n2 p-acp pn31, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1581 Page 711
12969 and pass it also under our Seal to the generation which is like to succeed us. and pass it also under our Seal to the generation which is like to succeed us. cc vvi pn31 av p-acp po12 n1 p-acp dt n1 r-crq vbz av-j pc-acp vvi pno12. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1581 Page 711
12970 Let this a little move us. 2. Consider how necessary a grace it is for the times in which we live. Let this a little move us. 2. Consider how necessary a grace it is for the times in which we live. vvb d dt j vvb pno12. crd np1 c-crq j dt n1 pn31 vbz p-acp dt n2 p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1581 Page 711
13044 Sermon XLIX. Cant. 1. 10. Thy Cheeks are comely with rows of Jewels. Thy neck with Chains of gold. Sermon XLIX. Cant 1. 10. Thy Cheeks Are comely with rows of Jewels. Thy neck with Chains of gold. n1 crd. np1 crd crd po21 n2 vbr j p-acp n2 pp-f n2. po21 n1 p-acp n2 pp-f n1. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1587 Page 715
12971 The whole Life of a Christian upon the Earth is such a warfare, such a warring with Principalities and Powers, The Whole Life of a Christian upon the Earth is such a warfare, such a warring with Principalities and Powers, dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt njp p-acp dt n1 vbz d dt n1, d dt j-vvg p-acp n2 cc n2, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1582 Page 711
12972 and the Rulers of the Darkness of this World, against spiritual wickedness in high places, that he had need be called to, at all times, to put on the whole Armour of God, that he may be able to stand against the Wiles of the Devil, to withstand, and when he hath done all to stand. and the Rulers of the Darkness of this World, against spiritual wickedness in high places, that he had need be called to, At all times, to put on the Whole Armour of God, that he may be able to stand against the Wiles of the devil, to withstand, and when he hath done all to stand. cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n1, p-acp j n1 p-acp j n2, cst pns31 vhd n1 vbi vvn p-acp, p-acp d n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1, cst pns31 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, p-acp vvi, cc c-crq pns31 vhz vdn d pc-acp vvi. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1582 Page 711
12973 But the times wherein we live seem to have a particular malignity against Religion and Godliness above the times we have seen, But the times wherein we live seem to have a particular malignity against Religion and Godliness above the times we have seen, p-acp dt n2 c-crq pns12 vvb vvi pc-acp vhi dt j n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n2 pns12 vhb vvn, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1582 Page 711
12974 or the daies of our Forefathers. or the days of our Forefathers. cc dt n2 pp-f po12 n2. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1582 Page 711
12975 The Devil is come down with a great rage, we had need of courage, and of patience. The Casuists trouble their Readers with many Questions in order to the Solution of this one Question, When a Christian is obliged to make an explicit Confession of his Faith, and to declare what he is, The devil is come down with a great rage, we had need of courage, and of patience. The Casuists trouble their Readers with many Questions in order to the Solution of this one Question, When a Christian is obliged to make an explicit Confessi of his Faith, and to declare what he is, dt n1 vbz vvn a-acp p-acp dt j n1, pns12 vhd n1 pp-f n1, cc pp-f n1. dt n2 vvb po32 n2 p-acp d n2 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d crd n1, c-crq dt njp vbz vvn pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc pc-acp vvi r-crq pns31 vbz, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1582 Page 711
12976 and what he will stand to, and abide by? They agree generally, that he is bound to do it where the glory of God is eminently concerned. and what he will stand to, and abide by? They agree generally, that he is bound to do it where the glory of God is eminently concerned. cc r-crq pns31 vmb vvi p-acp, cc vvi p-acp? pns32 vvb av-j, cst pns31 vbz vvn pc-acp vdi pn31 c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz av-j vvn. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1582 Page 711
12977 2. Or where the good of others is in eminent hazard. 2. Or where the good of Others is in eminent hazard. crd cc c-crq dt j pp-f n2-jn vbz p-acp j n1. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1582 Page 711
12978 There are certainly two times when the glory of God is eminently concerned in Christians appearing for him. 1. When his Truths and Ordinances are like to be trodden under foot. There Are Certainly two times when the glory of God is eminently concerned in Christians appearing for him. 1. When his Truths and Ordinances Are like to be trodden under foot. pc-acp vbr av-j crd n2 c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz av-j vvn p-acp np1 vvg p-acp pno31. crd c-crq po31 n2 cc n2 vbr j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1582 Page 711
12979 2. When the Name and Things of God are eminently blasphemed. I beseech you consider whether these be not times of great reproach and blasphemy; 2. When the Name and Things of God Are eminently blasphemed. I beseech you Consider whither these be not times of great reproach and blasphemy; crd c-crq dt n1 cc n2 pp-f np1 vbr av-j vvn. pns11 vvb pn22 vvi cs d vbb xx n2 pp-f j n1 cc n1; (57) sermon (DIV2) 1582 Page 711
12980 were ever the Truths of God more opposed? was ever the holy Name of God to that degree blasphemed? was there ever a greater rage against Religion and Godliness? Is it not now time for Christians to buckle on their Armour, to quit themselves like men, to arm themselves with courage, to shew themselves like a company of Horses in Pharaoh's Chariots, Horses that will not be afraid, were ever the Truths of God more opposed? was ever the holy Name of God to that degree blasphemed? was there ever a greater rage against Religion and Godliness? Is it not now time for Christians to buckle on their Armour, to quit themselves like men, to arm themselves with courage, to show themselves like a company of Horses in Pharaoh's Chariots, Horses that will not be afraid, vbdr av dt n2 pp-f np1 av-dc vvn? vbds av dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1 vvn? vbds a-acp av dt jc n1 p-acp n1 cc n1? vbz pn31 xx av n1 p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n1, pc-acp vvi px32 av-j n2, pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi px32 av-j dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp npg1 n2, n2 cst vmb xx vbi j, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1582 Page 711
12981 like Grashoppers, Horses that paw in the Valley, and rejoyce in their strength, and go on to meet the armed men. like Grasshoppers, Horses that paw in the Valley, and rejoice in their strength, and go on to meet the armed men. j n2, n2 cst vvb p-acp dt n1, cc vvi p-acp po32 n1, cc vvb a-acp pc-acp vvi dt j-vvn n2. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1582 Page 711
12982 3. Consider, That Christ hath made you like the Horses in Pharaoh 's Chariots. I will open this in two things. 3. Consider, That christ hath made you like the Horses in Pharaoh is Chariots. I will open this in two things. crd np1, cst np1 vhz vvn pn22 av-j dt n2 p-acp np1 vbz n2. pns11 vmb vvi d p-acp crd n2. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1583 Page 711
12983 1. He hath put of his strength into you. The wise man saith, The Horse is prepared for the day of Battel; 1. He hath put of his strength into you. The wise man Says, The Horse is prepared for the day of Battle; crd pns31 vhz vvn pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pn22. dt j n1 vvz, dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (57) sermon (DIV2) 1584 Page 712
12984 he is prepared by Nature, by a great natural Spirit which God hath given him, and he is prepared by Art and Managery. he is prepared by Nature, by a great natural Spirit which God hath given him, and he is prepared by Art and Managery. pns31 vbz vvn p-acp n1, p-acp dt j j n1 r-crq np1 vhz vvn pno31, cc pns31 vbz vvn p-acp n1 cc n1. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1584 Page 712
12985 God hath prepared every Christian for this Spiritual battel by giving him a New Nature. We use to say, That if the Horse knew its own strength, it would be too hard for the Rider. God hath prepared every Christian for this Spiritual battle by giving him a New Nature. We use to say, That if the Horse knew its own strength, it would be too hard for the Rider. np1 vhz vvn d njp p-acp d j n1 p-acp vvg pno31 dt j n1. pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi, cst cs dt n1 vvd po31 d n1, pn31 vmd vbi av j c-acp dt n1. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1584 Page 712
12986 God in mercy to man hath hidden the Horses strength from him. God in judgment hath hidden Christians strength from them, in these sinful times. God in mercy to man hath hidden the Horses strength from him. God in judgement hath hidden Christians strength from them, in these sinful times. np1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1 vhz vvn dt ng1 n1 p-acp pno31. np1 p-acp n1 vhz vvn np1 n1 p-acp pno32, p-acp d j n2. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1584 Page 712
12987 The Church hath a strength in it, such a strength, as the Gates of Hell cannot prevail against. The Church hath a strength in it, such a strength, as the Gates of Hell cannot prevail against. dt n1 vhz dt n1 p-acp pn31, d dt n1, c-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 vmbx vvi p-acp. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1584 Page 712
12988 Believers have a strength in, and with them, if they would but put it forth; prisons, torments, fires, in former times could not prevail against them. Believers have a strength in, and with them, if they would but put it forth; prisons, torments, fires, in former times could not prevail against them. n2 vhb dt n1 p-acp, cc p-acp pno32, cs pns32 vmd p-acp vvi pn31 av; n2, n2, n2, p-acp j n2 vmd xx vvi p-acp pno32. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1584 Page 712
12989 How hath God in these sinful times hidden the wisdom of the wise, and the prudence of the prudent, How hath God in these sinful times hidden the Wisdom of the wise, and the prudence of the prudent, np1 vhz np1 p-acp d j n2 vvn dt n1 pp-f dt j, cc dt n1 pp-f dt j, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1584 Page 712
12990 and the strength of the strong men from them? What a strength was there in Luther when Melancthon was afraid they should perish in their appearing for the Cause of God, and the strength of the strong men from them? What a strength was there in Luther when Melanchthon was afraid they should perish in their appearing for the Cause of God, cc dt n1 pp-f dt j n2 p-acp pno32? q-crq dt n1 vbds a-acp p-acp np1 c-crq np1 vbds j pns32 vmd vvi p-acp po32 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1584 Page 712
12991 and he made answer, Esto, ruamus, ruet Christus una Christus magnus ille regnator mundi; mallem cum Christo ruere, quam cum Caesare stare. and he made answer, Esto, ruamus, ruet Christus una Christus magnus Isle regnator mundi; Mallem cum Christ ruere, quam cum Caesar stare. cc pns31 vvd n1, fw-la, fw-la, vvi fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la; fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la np1 vvi. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1584 Page 712
12992 Be it so (saith he) Let us perish, Christ must perish with us, Christ, that great Ruler of the World; Be it so (Says he) Let us perish, christ must perish with us, christ, that great Ruler of the World; vbb pn31 av (vvz pns31) vvb pno12 vvi, np1 vmb vvi p-acp pno12, np1, cst j n1 pp-f dt n1; (57) sermon (DIV2) 1584 Page 712
12993 I had rather fall with Christ, than stand with Caesar. The Horse is not afraid of an Army of armed men; I had rather fallen with christ, than stand with Caesar. The Horse is not afraid of an Army of armed men; pns11 vhd av-c vvi p-acp np1, cs vvb p-acp np1. dt n1 vbz xx j pp-f dt n1 pp-f j-vvn n2; (57) sermon (DIV2) 1584 Page 712
12994 he goeth on to meet the armed men, he mocketh at fear, he is not affrighted, he turneth not his back from the Sword, he feareth not the rattling of the Quiver, nor the glittering of the Spear, and the Shield, he swalloweth up the ground with fierceness and rage, neither believeth he that it is the sound of the Trumpet. he Goes on to meet the armed men, he mocks At Fear, he is not affrighted, he turns not his back from the Sword, he fears not the rattling of the Quiver, nor the glittering of the Spear, and the Shield, he swalloweth up the ground with fierceness and rage, neither Believeth he that it is the found of the Trumpet. pns31 vvz a-acp pc-acp vvi dt j-vvn n2, pns31 vvz p-acp n1, pns31 vbz xx vvn, pns31 vvz xx po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, pns31 vvz xx dt j-vvg pp-f dt n1, ccx dt vvg pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1, pns31 vvz a-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, dx vvz pns31 cst pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1584 Page 712
12995 Christ hath made his People like to these Horses, only the strength of the Horse is natural, the Believers strength is spiritual. christ hath made his People like to these Horses, only the strength of the Horse is natural, the Believers strength is spiritual. np1 vhz vvn po31 n1 av-j p-acp d n2, av-j dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz j, dt n2 n1 vbz j. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1584 Page 712
12996 Why are we afraid? 2. The Horses in Pharaoh's Chariots had doubtless some Armour to protect them and preserve them. Why Are we afraid? 2. The Horses in Pharaoh's Chariots had doubtless Some Armour to Pact them and preserve them. q-crq vbr pns12 j? crd dt n2 p-acp npg1 n2 vhd av-j d n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 cc vvi pno32. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1584 Page 712
12997 However, he that governed the Chariot took a care of them. However, he that governed the Chariot took a care of them. c-acp, pns31 cst vvd dt n1 vvd dt n1 pp-f pno32. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1584 Page 712
12998 Thus also were the Horses prepared for the Battel, by Art, as well as by Nature. Thus are Christians also prepared; Thus also were the Horses prepared for the Battle, by Art, as well as by Nature. Thus Are Christians also prepared; av av vbdr dt n2 vvn p-acp dt n1, p-acp n1, c-acp av c-acp p-acp n1. av vbr np1 av vvd; (57) sermon (DIV2) 1584 Page 712
12999 there is an Armour of God prepared for them, which they are to put on. there is an Armour of God prepared for them, which they Are to put on. pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 vvn p-acp pno32, r-crq pns32 vbr pc-acp vvi a-acp. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1584 Page 712
13000 And Christ who governeth his own Chariot, his Church, will take care of them, Psal. 46 5. God is in the midst of the Church, And christ who Governs his own Chariot, his Church, will take care of them, Psalm 46 5. God is in the midst of the Church, cc np1 r-crq vvz po31 d n1, po31 n1, vmb vvi n1 pp-f pno32, np1 crd crd np1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1584 Page 712
13001 therefore it shall not fall, Isa. 27. 3. I the Lord do keep it, I will water it every moment, last any hurt it, I will keep it night and day, Psal. 125. 2. As the Mountains are round about Hierusalem, so the Lord is round about his People; Therefore it shall not fallen, Isaiah 27. 3. I the Lord do keep it, I will water it every moment, last any hurt it, I will keep it night and day, Psalm 125. 2. As the Mountains Are round about Jerusalem, so the Lord is round about his People; av pn31 vmb xx vvi, np1 crd crd sy dt n1 vdb vvi pn31, pns11 vmb vvi pn31 d n1, vvb d n1 pn31, pns11 vmb vvi pn31 n1 cc n1, np1 crd crd p-acp dt n2 vbr av-j p-acp np1, av dt n1 vbz av-j p-acp po31 n1; (57) sermon (DIV2) 1584 Page 712
13002 He will create a defence upon their glory, a cloud, and a smoak, and a flaming fire upon her Assemblies, a Tabernacle, a place of Refuge, a cover from the storm, He will create a defence upon their glory, a cloud, and a smoke, and a flaming fire upon her Assemblies, a Tabernacle, a place of Refuge, a cover from the storm, pns31 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp po32 n1, dt n1, cc dt n1, cc dt j-vvg n1 p-acp po31 n2, dt n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1584 Page 713
13004 Thus much methinks is signified to us by the phrase, I have compared thee to a company of Horses in Pharaoh 's Chariots. The Prince expects that his War-horses should serve him in the day of Battel, that they should not be afraid of armed men, of Drums or Trumpets, &c. It is the service we have to do for Christ in the use of the habits of his grace bestowed upon us, Thus much methinks is signified to us by the phrase, I have compared thee to a company of Horses in Pharaoh is Chariots. The Prince expects that his War-horses should serve him in the day of Battle, that they should not be afraid of armed men, of Drums or Trumpets, etc. It is the service we have to do for christ in the use of the habits of his grace bestowed upon us, av d vvz vbz vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1, pns11 vhb vvn pno21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp np1 vbz n2. dt n1 vvz cst po31 n2 vmd vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cst pns32 vmd xx vbi j pp-f j-vvn n2, pp-f n2 cc n2, av pn31 vbz dt n1 pns12 vhb pc-acp vdi p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 vvn p-acp pno12, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1585 Page 713
13005 and in thankfulness for all the goodness he hath shewed us in more calm and quiet times. and in thankfulness for all the Goodness he hath showed us in more Cam and quiet times. cc p-acp n1 p-acp d dt n1 pns31 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp dc j-jn cc j-jn n2. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1585 Page 713
13006 That Christian ill requiteth the Lord for all his feeding in green and fat Pastures, who when an Evil day comes, That Christian ill requites the Lord for all his feeding in green and fat Pastures, who when an Evil day comes, cst np1 av-jn vvz dt n1 p-acp d po31 n-vvg p-acp j-jn cc j n2, r-crq c-crq dt j-jn n1 vvz, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1585 Page 713
13007 and the Lord by his Providence calleth out to the World, Who is on my side? Who is afraid, and the Lord by his Providence calls out to the World, Who is on my side? Who is afraid, cc dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 vvz av p-acp dt n1, r-crq vbz p-acp po11 n1? r-crq vbz j, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1585 Page 713
13008 or ashamed to appear for God, own his Truths, and sacred Institutions? Christ hath not compared us to Asses, that couch under burdens, or ashamed to appear for God, own his Truths, and sacred Institutions? christ hath not compared us to Asses, that couch under burdens, cc j pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, d po31 n2, cc j n2? np1 vhz xx vvn pno12 p-acp n2, cst vvb p-acp n2, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1585 Page 713
13009 but to a more generous sort of creatures, to Horses, to Horses in Pharaoh 's Chariots. Look upon your selves as such. but to a more generous sort of creatures, to Horses, to Horses in Pharaoh is Chariots. Look upon your selves as such. cc-acp p-acp dt av-dc j n1 pp-f n2, p-acp n2, p-acp n2 p-acp np1 vbz n2. vvb p-acp po22 n2 c-acp d. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1585 Page 713
13010 Be not like the cowardly Cur, that runs away as soon as a Man takes but up a stone to throw at him. Be not like the cowardly Cur, that runs away as soon as a Man Takes but up a stone to throw At him. vbb xx av-j dt j n1, cst vvz av c-acp av c-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp a-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1585 Page 713
13011 We read of Christians in the Primitive times, that they would expose themselves to their Tormentors, telling them, They were Christians. In Queen Mary 's time the Persecutors cursed the People of God, We read of Christians in the Primitive times, that they would expose themselves to their Tormentors, telling them, They were Christians. In Queen Marry is time the Persecutors cursed the People of God, pns12 vvb pp-f np1 p-acp dt j n2, cst pns32 vmd vvi px32 p-acp po32 n2, vvg pno32, pns32 vbdr np1. p-acp n1 uh vbz n1 dt n2 vvd dt n1 pp-f np1, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1585 Page 713
13012 and said, They had a mind to burn. and said, They had a mind to burn. cc vvd, pns32 vhd dt n1 pc-acp vvi. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1585 Page 713
13013 Oh that Christians in these times had such a courage, as the wicked Apostates, and their most furious Adversaries; O that Christians in these times had such a courage, as the wicked Apostates, and their most furious Adversaries; uh cst np1 p-acp d n2 vhd d dt n1, c-acp dt j n2, cc po32 av-ds j n2; (57) sermon (DIV2) 1585 Page 713
13014 might think that Christians in the defence of the Gospel, had a mind to suffer whatever their wicked hands durst do against them. might think that Christians in the defence of the Gospel, had a mind to suffer whatever their wicked hands durst do against them. vmd vvi cst np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vhd dt n1 pc-acp vvi r-crq po32 j n2 vvd vdb p-acp pno32. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1585 Page 713
13015 Certainly he who hath given Christians the grace of fortitude and courage, expecteth the exercise of it. 2. But secondly; Certainly he who hath given Christians the grace of fortitude and courage, Expects the exercise of it. 2. But secondly; av-j pns31 r-crq vhz vvn njpg2 dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, vvz dt n1 pp-f pn31. crd p-acp ord; (57) sermon (DIV2) 1585 Page 713
13016 This Doctrine calleth aloud to Christians for Unity. This Doctrine calls aloud to Christians for Unity. d n1 vvz av p-acp np1 p-acp n1. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1586 Page 713
13017 Christ hath not compared us to Horses in a Field, but in a Chariot, where they are united. christ hath not compared us to Horses in a Field, but in a Chariot, where they Are united. np1 vhz xx vvn pno12 p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1, cc-acp p-acp dt n1, c-crq pns32 vbr vvn. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1586 Page 713
13018 Horses in Chariots draw by couples, and that maketh their draught the more easie. Horses in Chariots draw by couples, and that makes their draught the more easy. np1 p-acp n2 vvb p-acp n2, cc d vvz po32 n1 dt av-dc j. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1586 Page 713
13019 Oh that my head were a fountain of waters, my eyes rivers of tears, that I might weep day and night for the Divisions amongst the People of God. O that my head were a fountain of waters, my eyes Rivers of tears, that I might weep day and night for the Divisions among the People of God. uh cst po11 n1 vbdr dt n1 pp-f n2, po11 n2 n2 pp-f n2, cst pns11 vmd vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1586 Page 713
13020 This hath made almost every Horse draw singly, and hath almost mired the Lord's Chariots. 1. I beseech you consider how God's Enemies are united. This hath made almost every Horse draw singly, and hath almost mired the Lord's Chariots. 1. I beseech you Consider how God's Enemies Are united. np1 vhz vvn av d n1 vvi av-j, cc vhz av vvn dt ng1 n2. crd pns11 vvb pn22 vvb c-crq npg1 n2 vbr vvn. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1586 Page 713
13021 Gebal, Ammon, and Amalek; Papists and Atheists are united in their opposition to Truth and Holiness, against every person, Gebal, Ammon, and Amalek; Papists and Atheists Are united in their opposition to Truth and Holiness, against every person, n1, np1, cc np1; njp2 cc n2 vbr vvn p-acp po32 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp d n1, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1587 Page 713
13022 and everything which hath any thing of the stamp and impression of God upon it. and everything which hath any thing of the stamp and impression of God upon it. cc pi r-crq vhz d n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pn31. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1587 Page 714
13023 Is it not time for all Protestants to unite, all such especially as are Christians not in name only, Is it not time for all Protestants to unite, all such especially as Are Christians not in name only, vbz pn31 xx n1 p-acp d n2 pc-acp vvi, d d av-j a-acp vbr njpg2 xx p-acp n1 av-j, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1587 Page 714
13024 but in deed, and in truth? It may be we cannot unite in every Principle or Ecclesiastical Practice; we have different apprehensions, and we cannot reconcile them: but in deed, and in truth? It may be we cannot unite in every Principle or Ecclesiastical Practice; we have different apprehensions, and we cannot reconcile them: cc-acp p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1? pn31 vmb vbi pns12 vmbx vvi p-acp d n1 cc j n1; pns12 vhb j n2, cc pns12 vmbx vvi pno32: (57) sermon (DIV2) 1587 Page 714
13025 Can we not forbear one another in love? who hath made us more infallible than our Brethren? 2. I beseech you consider, what already have been the fruits of our breaches, Can we not forbear one Another in love? who hath made us more infallible than our Brothers? 2. I beseech you Consider, what already have been the fruits of our Breaches, vmb pns12 xx vvi pi j-jn p-acp n1? r-crq vhz vvn pno12 dc j cs po12 n2? crd pns11 vvb pn22 vvb, r-crq av vhb vbn dt n2 pp-f po12 n2, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1587 Page 714
13026 and disunion, and what is likely to be the further issue of them, if not in time prevented. Popery is increased; and disunion, and what is likely to be the further issue of them, if not in time prevented. Popery is increased; cc n1, cc r-crq vbz j pc-acp vbi dt jc n1 pp-f pno32, cs xx p-acp n1 vvn. n1 vbz vvn; (57) sermon (DIV2) 1587 Page 714
13027 many absurd and blasphemous Opinions are propagated; many absurd and blasphemous Opinions Are propagated; d j cc j n2 vbr vvn; (57) sermon (DIV2) 1587 Page 714
13028 what will the end of these things be? Shall we not be made a common prey, pugnant singuli, vincuntur universi; what will the end of these things be? Shall we not be made a Common prey, pugnant Singuli, vincuntur universi; q-crq vmb dt n1 pp-f d n2 vbi? vmb pns12 xx vbi vvn dt j n1, j fw-la, fw-la fw-la; (57) sermon (DIV2) 1587 Page 714
13029 while men fight singly, they are overcome universally. while men fight singly, they Are overcome universally. cs n2 vvb av-j, pns32 vbr vvn av-j. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1587 Page 714
13030 You that have any savour of the things of God upon your Souls, that have sense of things, You that have any savour of the things of God upon your Souls, that have sense of things, pn22 cst vhb d n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp po22 n2, cst vhb n1 pp-f n2, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1587 Page 714
13031 and how dismal the state of them is, and is like to be, I beseech you lay these things to heart. and how dismal the state of them is, and is like to be, I beseech you lay these things to heart. cc c-crq j dt n1 pp-f pno32 vbz, cc vbz av-j pc-acp vbi, pns11 vvb pn22 vvi d n2 p-acp n1. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1587 Page 714
13032 The whole Ministry of the Gospel, the Ordinances of God are struck at. One Truth of God is cryed down after another. The Whole Ministry of the Gospel, the Ordinances of God Are struck At. One Truth of God is cried down After Another. dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr vvn p-acp. crd n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn a-acp p-acp j-jn. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1587 Page 714
13033 Lay these things to heart, and while you are persuaded that your Brethren own the same common Faith with you, Lay these things to heart, and while you Are persuaded that your Brothers own the same Common Faith with you, np1 d n2 p-acp n1, cc cs pn22 vbr vvn cst po22 n2 d dt d j n1 p-acp pn22, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1587 Page 714
13034 and pursue the same common design of the glory of God, and Holiness as the means to it, give an allowance to them in some things wherein you differ; and pursue the same Common Design of the glory of God, and Holiness as the means to it, give an allowance to them in Some things wherein you differ; cc vvb dt d j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc n1 p-acp dt n2 p-acp pn31, vvb dt n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp d n2 c-crq pn22 vvb; (57) sermon (DIV2) 1587 Page 714
13035 do not arrogate Infallibility to your selves; believe it is possible you also may be mistaken; do not arrogate Infallibility to your selves; believe it is possible you also may be mistaken; vdb xx vvi n1 p-acp po22 n2; vvb pn31 vbz j pn22 av vmb vbi vvn; (57) sermon (DIV2) 1587 Page 714
13036 and though you are bound to live by your own Faith, and walk according to your own Faith, and though you Are bound to live by your own Faith, and walk according to your own Faith, cc cs pn22 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp po22 d n1, cc vvb vvg p-acp po22 d n1, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1587 Page 714
13037 and Persuasion, yet do not pronounce an Anathema against all that are not just of your size. and Persuasion, yet do not pronounce an Anathema against all that Are not just of your size. cc n1, av vdb xx vvi dt n1 p-acp d cst vbr xx j pp-f po22 n1. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1587 Page 714
13038 Lay aside your heats and animosities, and your differences, which are of far less moment than the whole Interest of Christ and his Gospel is. Lay aside your heats and animosities, and your differences, which Are of Far less moment than the Whole Interest of christ and his Gospel is. np1 av po22 n2 cc n2, cc po22 n2, r-crq vbr a-acp av-j av-dc n1 cs dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1 cc po31 n1 vbz. (57) sermon (DIV2) 1587 Page 714
13039 I shall conclude my Discourse, as the Apostle begins his second Chapter to the Philippians; If therefore there be any consolation in Christ, I shall conclude my Discourse, as the Apostle begins his second Chapter to the Philippians; If Therefore there be any consolation in christ, pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1, c-acp dt n1 vvz po31 ord n1 p-acp dt njp2; cs av pc-acp vbi d n1 p-acp np1, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1587 Page 714
13040 if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels of mercy: if any Comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels of mercy: cs d n1 pp-f n1, cs d n1 pp-f dt n1, cs d n2 pp-f n1: (57) sermon (DIV2) 1587 Page 714
13041 Let me add, If any concern for the honour and glory of God, or the Interest of Christ or Religion in the Nation, fulfil the comparison of my Text, Let me add, If any concern for the honour and glory of God, or the Interest of christ or Religion in the nation, fulfil the comparison of my Text, vvb pno11 vvi, cs d vvb p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 pp-f np1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, vvb dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1587 Page 714
13042 and be you yet at last like a company of Horses in Pharaoh 's Chariots, being like minded, having the same love, being of one accord, and be you yet At last like a company of Horses in Pharaoh is Chariots, being like minded, having the same love, being of one accord, cc vbb pn22 av p-acp ord av-j dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp np1 vbz n2, vbg av-j vvn, vhg dt d n1, vbg pp-f crd n1, (57) sermon (DIV2) 1587 Page 714
13046 He had before commended her from her more inward beauty, he had called her, The fairest amongst women, he had compared her to a Company of Horses in Pharaohs Chariots, those Phrases had respect to her inward indowments. He knoweth not how to leave, he here goes on in her further commendation, thy Cheeks are comely with rows of Jewels, thy Neck with Chains of gold. He had before commended her from her more inward beauty, he had called her, The Fairest among women, he had compared her to a Company of Horses in Pharaohs Chariots, those Phrases had respect to her inward endowments. He Knoweth not how to leave, he Here Goes on in her further commendation, thy Cheeks Are comely with rows of Jewels, thy Neck with Chains of gold. pns31 vhd a-acp vvn pno31 p-acp po31 av-dc j n1, pns31 vhd vvn pno31, dt js p-acp n2, pns31 vhd vvn pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp np1 n2, d n2 vhd n1 p-acp po31 j n2. pns31 vvz xx c-crq pc-acp vvi, pns31 av vvz a-acp p-acp po31 jc n1, po21 n2 vbr j p-acp n2 pp-f n2, po21 n1 p-acp n2 pp-f n1. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1588 Page 715
13047 These Phrases speak Riches, for Jewels and Gold are things of value, and her beauty, her artificial beauty. For these are Ornaments supposed to add to the beauty and comeliness of the Person that wears them. These Phrases speak Riches, for Jewels and Gold Are things of valve, and her beauty, her artificial beauty. For these Are Ornament supposed to add to the beauty and comeliness of the Person that wears them. d n2 vvb n2, p-acp n2 cc n1 vbr n2 pp-f n1, cc po31 n1, po31 j n1. p-acp d vbr n2 vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vvz pno32. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1588 Page 715
13048 Only there is something looks a little odd according to the guise of our Country, where Women use to wear ropes of Pearl about their Necks or Wrists, or Jewels on their Breasts or in their Ears, but how these should reflect a beauty on her Cheeks is hard to understand, Only there is something looks a little odd according to the guise of our Country, where Women use to wear ropes of Pearl about their Necks or Wrists, or Jewels on their Breasts or in their Ears, but how these should reflect a beauty on her Cheeks is hard to understand, av-j a-acp vbz pi vvz dt j j vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, c-crq n2 vvb pc-acp vvi n2 pp-f n1 p-acp po32 n2 cc n2, cc n2 p-acp po32 n2 cc p-acp po32 n2, p-acp c-crq d vmd vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 n2 vbz j pc-acp vvi, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1588 Page 715
13049 but we understand not the fashions of other Countries. We read, Isa. 3. 21. Of Nose Jewels in use amongst the Jews, which dressers of Women in our times would find hard to put on And if a way could be found for that, we should judge them very strange Ornaments. But let me first open the words. but we understand not the fashions of other Countries. We read, Isaiah 3. 21. Of Nose Jewels in use among the jews, which dressers of Women in our times would find hard to put on And if a Way could be found for that, we should judge them very strange Ornament. But let me First open the words. cc-acp pns12 vvb xx dt n2 pp-f j-jn n2. pns12 vvb, np1 crd crd pp-f n1 n2 p-acp n1 p-acp dt np2, r-crq n2 pp-f n2 p-acp po12 n2 vmd vvi av-j pc-acp vvi a-acp cc cs dt n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp d, pns12 vmd vvi pno32 av j n2. p-acp vvb pno11 ord vvi dt n2. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1588 Page 715
13050 Our translators add some Words here to compleat the sense. Our translators add Some Words Here to complete the sense. po12 n2 vvi d n2 av p-acp j dt n1. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1588 Page 715
13051 In the Hebrew is no more then, Thy Cheeks are comely with rows — and thy Necks with Chains. Our Interpreters not being able to conceive, what rows (except of Jewels) could adorn the face, have added these Words to the former part: In the Hebrew is no more then, Thy Cheeks Are comely with rows — and thy Necks with Chains. Our Interpreters not being able to conceive, what rows (except of Jewels) could adorn the face, have added these Words to the former part: p-acp dt njp vbz av-dx av-dc av, po21 n2 vbr j p-acp n2 — cc po21 n2 p-acp n2. po12 n2 xx vbg j pc-acp vvi, r-crq vvz (c-acp pp-f n2) vmd vvi dt n1, vhb vvn d n2 p-acp dt j n1: (58) sermon (DIV2) 1588 Page 715
13052 Nor able to conceive what Chains should adorn the Neck of a woman except of Gold or Pearls; And having added 〈 ◊ 〉 to the former words, they add here not of Pearl, Nor able to conceive what Chains should adorn the Neck of a woman except of Gold or Pearls; And having added 〈 ◊ 〉 to the former words, they add Here not of Pearl, ccx j pc-acp vvi r-crq n2 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 c-acp pp-f n1 cc n2; cc vhg vvn 〈 sy 〉 pc-acp dt j n2, pns32 vvb av xx pp-f n1, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1588 Page 715
13053 nor jewels, but of Gold. Neither are other Interpreters agreed about the translation of the other Words, either as to the matter or form. nor Jewels, but of Gold. Neither Are other Interpreters agreed about the Translation of the other Words, either as to the matter or from. ccx n2, p-acp pp-f n1. av-d vbr j-jn n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n2, av-d c-acp p-acp dt n1 cc n1. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1588 Page 716
13054 As to the form the Septuagint reads the Word as a question. How comely are thy Cheeks? But most other Interpreters read them positively, As to the from the septuagint reads the Word as a question. How comely Are thy Cheeks? But most other Interpreters read them positively, p-acp p-acp dt n1 dt vvb vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1. q-crq j vbr po21 n2? p-acp ds j-jn n2 vvb pno32 av-j, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1588 Page 716
13055 and indicatively, as we read them; that difference is not much. and indicatively, as we read them; that difference is not much. cc av-j, c-acp pns12 vvb pno32; d n1 vbz xx av-d. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1588 Page 716
13056 But there is yet a greater difference as to the matter of the words, for the Seventy read it, But there is yet a greater difference as to the matter of the words, for the Seventy read it, p-acp pc-acp vbz av dt jc n1 a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, p-acp dt crd vvb pn31, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1588 Page 716
13057 How fair are thy Cheeks, NONLATINALPHABET, as of a Turtle. The Arabick and Vulgar Latin follow them. How fair Are thy Cheeks,, as of a Turtle. The Arabic and vulgar Latin follow them. c-crq j vbr po21 n2,, c-acp pp-f dt n1. dt jp cc j jp vvb pno32. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1588 Page 716
13058 The Syriack Interpreters translate it, thy Cheeks are fair in thy locks. The Syriac Interpreters translate it, thy Cheeks Are fair in thy locks. dt np1 n2 vvb pn31, po21 n2 vbr j p-acp po21 n2. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1588 Page 716
13059 Pagnin, Montanus, and most others read it according to the sense our translation puts upon it. Pagnin, Montanus, and most Others read it according to the sense our Translation puts upon it. np1, np1, cc ds n2-jn vvb pn31 vvg p-acp dt n1 po12 n1 vvz p-acp pn31. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1588 Page 716
13060 Let me at least attempt to reconcile this difference. Let me At least attempt to reconcile this difference. vvb pno11 p-acp ds n1 pc-acp vvi d n1. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1588 Page 716
13061 The Word is NONLATINALPHABET which unquestionably derives from the radical Word NONLATINALPHABET which in its Original and primary signification, signifieth to make a diligent search and inquiry. The Word is which unquestionably derives from the radical Word which in its Original and primary signification, signifies to make a diligent search and inquiry. dt n1 vbz r-crq av-j vvz p-acp dt j n1 r-crq p-acp po31 j-jn cc j n1, vvz p-acp vvb dt j n1 cc n1. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1588 Page 716
13062 Thence the Noun NONLATINALPHABET which signifieth a search, or the order of a search. We translate it estate, 1. Chron. 17. 16. David saith, thou hast regarded me according to the estate of a man of high degree: Thence the Noun which signifies a search, or the order of a search. We translate it estate, 1. Chronicles 17. 16. David Says, thou hast regarded me according to the estate of a man of high degree: av dt n1 r-crq vvz dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1. pns12 vvb pn31 n1, crd np1 crd crd np1 vvz, pns21 vh2 vvn pno11 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f j n1: (58) sermon (DIV2) 1588 Page 716
13063 That is, according to the rank or order of one that is of an high degree. That is, according to the rank or order of one that is of an high degree. cst vbz, vvg p-acp dt j cc n1 pp-f pi cst vbz pp-f dt j n1. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1588 Page 716
13064 It is used to express the order in which the Maidens came in to King Ah•shuerus, Esther 2. 12, 15. Pagnin translateth the Noun NONLATINALPHABET (which is used both here, It is used to express the order in which the Maidens Come in to King Ah•shuerus, Esther 2. 12, 15. Pagnin Translate the Noun (which is used both Here, pn31 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp r-crq dt n2 vvd p-acp p-acp n1 np1, np1 crd crd, crd np1 vvz dt n1 (r-crq vbz vvn d av, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1588 Page 716
13065 and in the next verse) series, ordo, ratio, dispositio, forma, and saith this signification ariseth out of the other; and in the next verse) series, ordo, ratio, Disposition, forma, and Says this signification arises out of the other; cc p-acp dt ord n1) n2, fw-mi, fw-la, fw-la, fw-la, cc vvz d n1 vvz av pp-f dt j-jn; (58) sermon (DIV2) 1588 Page 716
13066 and that it signifieth such a search or inquiry, as is in, and according to order: and that it signifies such a search or inquiry, as is in, and according to order: cc cst pn31 vvz d dt vvb cc n1, c-acp vbz p-acp, cc vvg p-acp n1: (58) sermon (DIV2) 1588 Page 716
13067 The Word also signifieth a Turtle. So it is used, Levit. 12. 6. Gen. 15. 9. Cant. 2. 12, Psal. 74. 19. Levit. 14. 22. Levit. 1. 14. But it is hard to put that sense of it upon this Text, The Word also signifies a Turtle. So it is used, Levit. 12. 6. Gen. 15. 9. Cant 2. 12, Psalm 74. 19. Levit. 14. 22. Levit. 1. 14. But it is hard to put that sense of it upon this Text, dt n1 av vvz dt n1. av pn31 vbz vvn, np1 crd crd np1 crd crd np1 crd crd, np1 crd crd np1 crd crd np1 crd crd p-acp pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp d n1, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1588 Page 716
13068 though the Septuagint, and those that follow them, do it. though the septuagint, and those that follow them, do it. cs dt n1, cc d cst vvb pno32, vdb pn31. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1588 Page 716
13069 For what sense can we make of this? Thy Cheeks are comely with Turtles. But some of the Hebrew Doctors tell us, that the word signifieth also a kind of Womens Ornaments, and Pagnin tells us that R. David saith it signifieth Pearls or Jewels, set in order; some think it was an Ornament that had something of the figure of the Turtle. They say the Turtle hath this name from the mournful noise which it maketh, sounding in our Ears like this Word. For what sense can we make of this? Thy Cheeks Are comely with Turtle. But Some of the Hebrew Doctors tell us, that the word signifies also a kind of Women's Ornament, and Pagnin tells us that R. David Says it signifies Pearls or Jewels, Set in order; Some think it was an Ornament that had something of the figure of the Turtle. They say the Turtle hath this name from the mournful noise which it makes, sounding in our Ears like this Word. p-acp r-crq n1 vmb pns12 vvi pp-f d? po21 n2 vbr j p-acp n2. p-acp d pp-f dt njp n2 vvb pno12, cst dt n1 vvz av dt j pp-f ng2 n2, cc np1 vvz pno12 d np1 np1 vvz pn31 vvz n2 cc n2, vvn p-acp n1; d vvb pn31 vbds dt n1 cst vhd pi pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1. pns32 vvb dt n1 vhz d n1 p-acp dt j n1 r-crq pn31 vvz, vvg p-acp po12 n2 av-j d n1. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1588 Page 716
13070 Others think the French word Tour (which we have now made English) signifying an Ornament of the head, Others think the French word Tour (which we have now made English) signifying an Ornament of the head, ng2-jn vvb dt jp n1 fw-fr (r-crq pns12 vhb av vvn jp) vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1588 Page 716
13071 and the English word Attire both derive from this Hebrew word. and the English word Attire both derive from this Hebrew word. cc dt jp n1 vvb av-d vvi p-acp d njp n1. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1588 Page 716
13072 From this discourse you may gather, that the penury of words in the Hebrew tongue, constraining them to signify several things by the same word, is the reason of the difference of Interpreters in the translation of the Hebrew Text both in this, and many other Texts. From this discourse you may gather, that the penury of words in the Hebrew tongue, constraining them to signify several things by the same word, is the reason of the difference of Interpreters in the Translation of the Hebrew Text both in this, and many other Texts. p-acp d n1 pn22 vmb vvi, cst dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt njp n1, vvg pno32 pc-acp vvi j n2 p-acp dt d n1, vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt njp n1 d p-acp d, cc d j-jn n2. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1588 Page 717
13073 It is most probable, that Women had some Ornaments in those Countries, which they expressed by this name, It is most probable, that Women had Some Ornament in those Countries, which they expressed by this name, pn31 vbz av-ds j, cst n2 vhd d n2 p-acp d n2, r-crq pns32 vvd p-acp d n1, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1588 Page 717
13074 and that, NONLATINALPHABET in the Greek also did express it (though our Lexicographers give us no such account of NONLATINALPHABET.) The learned Mercer observes that those Interpreters who translate the words, as the Turtle, are mistaken both in the affix which is not NONLATINALPHABET but NONLATINALPHABET, and that, in the Greek also did express it (though our Lexicographers give us not such account of.) The learned Mercer observes that those Interpreters who translate the words, as the Turtle, Are mistaken both in the affix which is not but, cc cst, p-acp dt jp av vdd vvi pn31 (cs po12 n2 vvb pno12 xx d n1 pp-f.) dt j n1 vvz cst d n2 r-crq vvb dt n2, p-acp dt n1, vbr vvn av-d p-acp dt n1 r-crq vbz xx p-acp, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1588 Page 717
13075 and in the number, which is Plural. It must be thy Cheeks are comely in the Turtles, which it would be hard to make sense of, and in the number, which is Plural. It must be thy Cheeks Are comely in the Turtle, which it would be hard to make sense of, cc p-acp dt n1, r-crq vbz j. pn31 vmb vbi po21 n2 vbr j p-acp dt n2, r-crq pn31 vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1588 Page 717
13076 if we should interpret the word of the Turtle doves: I conclude therefore, that it is a very difficult Text to give a certain Interpretation of, if we should interpret the word of the Turtle Dove: I conclude Therefore, that it is a very difficult Text to give a certain Interpretation of, cs pns12 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 n2: pns11 vvb av, cst pn31 vbz dt av j n1 pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1588 Page 717
13077 and that the sense our Interpreters have put upon it bids as fair as any other, and that the sense our Interpreters have put upon it bids as fair as any other, cc cst dt n1 po12 n2 vhb vvn p-acp pn31 vvz p-acp j c-acp d n-jn, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1588 Page 717
13078 and therefore I shall adhere to that. and Therefore I shall adhere to that. cc av pns11 vmb vvi p-acp d. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1588 Page 717
13079 The word certainly signifieth some Ornaments in those times used by Women to adorn their heads with, called by this name because of the order and exceeding neatness of them, The word Certainly signifies Some Ornament in those times used by Women to adorn their Heads with, called by this name Because of the order and exceeding neatness of them, dt n1 av-j vvz d n2 p-acp d n2 vvn p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp, vvn p-acp d n1 c-acp pp-f dt n1 cc j-vvg n1 pp-f pno32, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1588 Page 717
13080 or because of their figure, and fashion. or Because of their figure, and fashion. cc c-acp pp-f po32 n1, cc n1. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1588 Page 717
13081 Our Interpreters have thought fit, to Interpret the word concerning those Ornaments, though we do not exactly know their fashion. Our Interpreters have Thought fit, to Interpret the word Concerning those Ornament, though we do not exactly know their fashion. po12 n2 vhb vvn j, pc-acp vvi dt n1 vvg d n2, cs pns12 vdb xx av-j vvi po32 n1. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1588 Page 717
13082 So then the sense must be, Thy Cheeks are comely or beautiful, in o• between the Ornaments of thy head. So then the sense must be, Thy Cheeks Are comely or beautiful, in o• between the Ornament of thy head. av av dt n1 vmb vbi, po21 n2 vbr j cc j, p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po21 n1. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1588 Page 717
13083 It followeth, Thy Neck with Chains of Gold or Pearls. Two or three things I shall observe to you. It follows, Thy Neck with Chains of Gold or Pearls. Two or three things I shall observe to you. pn31 vvz, po21 n1 p-acp n2 pp-f n1 cc n2. crd cc crd n2 pns11 vmb vvi p-acp pn22. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1588 Page 717
13084 1. Some Interpreters make a question whether in this expression our Saviour hath not a respect to the former comparison, he had there compared to his Spouse to a company of Horses in Pharaohs Chariots; 1. some Interpreters make a question whither in this expression our Saviour hath not a respect to the former comparison, he had there compared to his Spouse to a company of Horses in Pharaohs Chariots; crd d n2 vvb dt n1 cs p-acp d n1 po12 n1 vhz xx dt n1 p-acp dt j n1, pns31 vhd a-acp vvn p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp np1 n2; (58) sermon (DIV2) 1589 Page 717
13085 it is you see a fashion with us to deck up Horses which we value with Ribbands &c. It might be a custom in those richer places of the World to deck them with Jewels and Chains of Gold. it is you see a fashion with us to deck up Horses which we valve with Ribbons etc. It might be a custom in those Richer places of the World to deck them with Jewels and Chains of Gold. pn31 vbz pn22 vvb dt n1 p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi a-acp n2 r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp n2 av pn31 vmd vbi dt n1 p-acp d jc n2 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n2 cc n2 pp-f n1. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1589 Page 717
13086 Mercer and other learned Interpreters think it more probable, that he passed on to a new similitude, comparing his Church, or the particular believing Soul to a Beautiful Woman in her Ornaments. Mercer and other learned Interpreters think it more probable, that he passed on to a new similitude, comparing his Church, or the particular believing Soul to a Beautiful Woman in her Ornament. n1 cc j-jn j n2 vvb pn31 av-dc j, cst pns31 vvd a-acp p-acp dt j n1, vvg po31 n1, cc dt j vvg n1 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp po31 n2. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1589 Page 717
13087 2. This blessed Lover had before commended her for her internal worth, and beauty: For strength and courage she was like to the Horses in Pharaohs Chariots. Here he commendeth her from her external Beauty: Her Cheeks were comely with Rows of Jewels, her Neck with Chains of Gold, or Pearls. 2. This blessed Lover had before commended her for her internal worth, and beauty: For strength and courage she was like to the Horses in Pharaohs Chariots. Here he commends her from her external Beauty: Her Cheeks were comely with Rows of Jewels, her Neck with Chains of Gold, or Pearls. crd d j-vvn n1 vhd a-acp vvn pno31 p-acp po31 j n1, cc n1: p-acp n1 cc n1 pns31 vbds av-j p-acp dt n2 p-acp np1 n2. av pns31 vvz pno31 p-acp po31 j n1: po31 n2 vbdr j p-acp n2 pp-f n2, po31 n1 p-acp n2 pp-f n1, cc n2. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1590 Page 717
13088 Let me now pass from the explication of terms, to the understanding of things. I shall only turn the words of the Text into a Proposition. Let me now pass from the explication of terms, to the understanding of things. I shall only turn the words of the Text into a Proposition. vvb pno11 av vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2. pns11 vmb av-j vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1591 Page 717
13089 Prop. The Spouse of Christ, hath her Cheeks comely with Ornaments and her Neck adorned with Chains. Prop. The Spouse of christ, hath her Cheeks comely with Ornament and her Neck adorned with Chains. np1 dt n1 pp-f np1, vhz po31 n2 j p-acp n2 cc po31 n1 vvn p-acp n2. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1592 Page 718
13090 The Proposition will call to us principally for Explication and Application. In the Explication we will inquire, The Proposition will call to us principally for Explication and Application. In the Explication we will inquire, dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno12 av-j p-acp n1 cc n1. p-acp dt n1 pns12 vmb vvi, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1593 Page 718
13091 1. What is here to be understood by the Spouses Neck, and Cheeks. 1. What is Here to be understood by the Spouses Neck, and Cheeks. crd q-crq vbz av pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt ng1 n1, cc n2. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1595 Page 718
13092 2. What are those Rows, and Chains with which the Spouse of Christ is, and must be adorned. 2. What Are those Rows, and Chains with which the Spouse of christ is, and must be adorned. crd q-crq vbr d n2, cc n2 p-acp r-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz, cc vmb vbi vvn. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1596 Page 718
13093 As to the first of these I shall not trouble you with the several fancies of Interpreters of Luxuriant fancies but only insist upon what I conceive most proper, As to the First of these I shall not trouble you with the several fancies of Interpreters of Luxuriant fancies but only insist upon what I conceive most proper, c-acp p-acp dt ord pp-f d pns11 vmb xx vvi pn22 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n2 pp-f j n2 cc-acp av-j vvi p-acp r-crq pns11 vvb av-ds j, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1597 Page 718
13094 and shew you the grounds of it. 1. They are both exteriour parts, and ordinarily exposed to the view of others. and show you the grounds of it. 1. They Are both exterior parts, and ordinarily exposed to the view of Others. cc vvb pn22 dt n2 pp-f pn31. crd pns32 vbr d j-jn n2, cc av-jn vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2-jn. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1597 Page 718
13095 Other parts are covered, and not so exposed. Other parts Are covered, and not so exposed. j-jn n2 vbr vvn, cc xx av vvn. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1598 Page 718
13096 Mercer noteth, that amongst Women, if these parts have their just proportion, and beauty, concerning others, there useth to be no inquiry, their Symmetry and comeliness is judged from these. Mercer notes, that among Women, if these parts have their just proportion, and beauty, Concerning Others, there uses to be no inquiry, their Symmetry and comeliness is judged from these. n1 vvz, cst p-acp n2, cs d n2 vhb po32 j n1, cc n1, vvg n2-jn, a-acp vvz pc-acp vbi dx n1, po32 n1 cc n1 vbz vvn p-acp d. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1598 Page 718
13097 So as doubtless these terms note the Spouses conversation before the World in her outward visible appearance; So as doubtless these terms note the Spouses Conversation before the World in her outward visible appearance; av c-acp av-j d n2 vvb dt n2 n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 j j n1; (58) sermon (DIV2) 1598 Page 718
13098 The Spouse of Christ is (as the Psalmist expresseth it) all glorious within; Her chief Ornament is what the Apostle Peter adviseth Women professing Godliness, the hidden man of the heart in that which is not corruptible, 1 Pet. 3. 4. But that is not all her Beauty, her light also shineth before men, that they see her good works, The Spouse of christ is (as the Psalmist Expresses it) all glorious within; Her chief Ornament is what the Apostle Peter adviseth Women professing Godliness, the hidden man of the heart in that which is not corruptible, 1 Pet. 3. 4. But that is not all her Beauty, her Light also shines before men, that they see her good works, dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz (c-acp dt n1 vvz pn31) d j p-acp; po31 j-jn n1 vbz q-crq dt n1 np1 vvz n2 vvg n1, dt vvn n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d r-crq vbz xx j, crd np1 crd crd p-acp d vbz xx d po31 n1, po31 vvi av vvz p-acp n2, cst pns32 vvb po31 j n2, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1598 Page 718
13099 and glorify her Father which is in Heaven, Mat. 5. The Cheeks are the path upon which the penitential tears run, her tears are on her Cheeks, Lam. 1, 2• Her tears of affliction also run down there. and Glorify her Father which is in Heaven, Mathew 5. The Cheeks Are the path upon which the penitential tears run, her tears Are on her Cheeks, Lam. 1, 2• Her tears of affliction also run down there. cc vvi po31 n1 r-crq vbz p-acp n1, np1 crd dt n2 vbr dt n1 p-acp r-crq dt j n2 vvb, po31 n2 vbr p-acp po31 n2, np1 vvn, n1 po31 n2 pp-f n1 av vvn a-acp a-acp. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1598 Page 718
13100 Her Cheeks are those parts which are exposed to the violence and injuries of others, Isaiah 50. 6. I gave my Cheeks to them that plucked off the hair, Lam. 3. 30. He giveth his Cheek to him that smiteth him. Her Cheeks Are those parts which Are exposed to the violence and injuries of Others, Isaiah 50. 6. I gave my Cheeks to them that plucked off the hair, Lam. 3. 30. He gives his Cheek to him that smites him. po31 n2 vbr d n2 r-crq vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n2 pp-f n2-jn, np1 crd crd pns11 vvd po11 n2 p-acp pno32 cst vvd a-acp dt n1, np1 crd crd pns31 vvz po31 n1 p-acp pno31 cst vvz pno31. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1598 Page 718
13101 Micaiah you know was smote on the Cheek by the false Prophet. These Cheeks of the Spouse, exposed to the smiters, bedewed with tears, either because of sin, Micaiah you know was smote on the Cheek by the false Prophet. These Cheeks of the Spouse, exposed to the smiters, bedewed with tears, either Because of since, np1 pn22 vvb vbds vvd p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j n1. d n2 pp-f dt n1, vvn p-acp dt n2, vvn p-acp n2, av-d c-acp pp-f n1, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1598 Page 718
13102 or sharp sufferings, are in Christ's Eyes very lovely. Thus the words afford us two notions. 1. That the Spouse of Christ is very beautiful not only within but in her more external conversation. or sharp sufferings, Are in Christ's Eyes very lovely. Thus the words afford us two notions. 1. That the Spouse of christ is very beautiful not only within but in her more external Conversation. cc j n2, vbr p-acp npg1 n2 av j. av dt n2 vvb pno12 crd n2. crd cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz j j xx av-j a-acp cc-acp p-acp pno31 av-dc j n1. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1598 Page 718
13103 2. That even the suffering parts of the Spouse are in the Eyes of Christ very beautiful. 2. That even the suffering parts of the Spouse Are in the Eyes of christ very beautiful. crd cst av dt vvg n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 av j. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1598 Page 718
13104 It is reported of Constantine the great that he would often kiss the hole of Puphnutius his Eye, that was out for the profession of the Gospel. It is reported of Constantine the great that he would often kiss the hold of Puphnutius his Eye, that was out for the profession of the Gospel. pn31 vbz vvn pp-f np1 dt j cst pns31 vmd av vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 po31 n1, cst vbds av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1598 Page 719
13105 Christ commendeth the Cheeks of his Saints bedewed with tears, and given to the smiters for his sake, how beautiful saith he are thy Cheeks? christ commends the Cheeks of his Saints bedewed with tears, and given to the smiters for his sake, how beautiful Says he Are thy Cheeks? np1 vvz dt n2 pp-f po31 n2 vvn p-acp n2, cc vvn p-acp dt n2 p-acp po31 n1, c-crq j vvz pns31 vbr po21 n2? (58) sermon (DIV2) 1598 Page 719
13106 2. Secondly the Neck is that part of a man upon which men use (as to beasts) to put ropes and yokes to bring them into Subjection, 2. Secondly the Neck is that part of a man upon which men use (as to beasts) to put ropes and yokes to bring them into Subjection, crd ord dt n1 vbz d n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp r-crq n2 vvb (c-acp p-acp n2) pc-acp vvi n2 cc n2 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1599 Page 719
13107 as also upon which men of labour, Porters and such like, use to carry burdens. as also upon which men of labour, Porters and such like, use to carry burdens. c-acp av p-acp r-crq n2 pp-f n1, n2 cc d av-j, vvb pc-acp vvi n2. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1599 Page 719
13466 none of those things which do commend me unto him, or make me at all more lovely in his sight. none of those things which do commend me unto him, or make me At all more lovely in his sighed. pix pp-f d n2 r-crq vdb vvi pno11 p-acp pno31, cc vvb pno11 p-acp d dc j p-acp po31 n1. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1644 Page 739
13108 Hence we often in holy Scripture read of a stiff neck, to express stubbornness and disobedience, Isaiah 48. 4. Thy neck was as an Iron sinew, Jer. 17. 23. They made their neck stiff, that they might not hear; Hence we often in holy Scripture read of a stiff neck, to express stubbornness and disobedience, Isaiah 48. 4. Thy neck was as an Iron sinew, Jer. 17. 23. They made their neck stiff, that they might not hear; av pns12 av p-acp j n1 vvn pp-f dt j n1, pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1, np1 crd crd po21 n1 vbds p-acp dt n1 n1, np1 crd crd pns32 vvd po32 n1 j, cst pns32 vmd xx vvi; (58) sermon (DIV2) 1599 Page 719
13109 and the disobedient Israelites are often called a stiffnecked People, Exod. 32. 9. 33. 3, 5. And so in many other places of Scripture. and the disobedient Israelites Are often called a Stiffnecked People, Exod 32. 9. 33. 3, 5. And so in many other places of Scripture. cc dt j np1 vbr av vvn dt j n1, np1 crd crd crd crd, crd cc av p-acp d j-jn n2 pp-f n1. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1599 Page 719
13110 The Freedom, and pliableness of the Neck are also often made use of, to signify the Freedom and obedience of the Person. So Gen. 27. 40. Thou shalt break his yoke from off thy neck. The Freedom, and pliableness of the Neck Are also often made use of, to signify the Freedom and Obedience of the Person. So Gen. 27. 40. Thou shalt break his yoke from off thy neck. dt n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1 vbr av av vvd n1 pp-f, pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1. av np1 crd crd pns21 vm2 vvi po31 n1 p-acp a-acp po21 n1. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1599 Page 719
13111 So Isa. 10. 27. His yoke shall be taken from off thy neck, that is, thou shalt be at liberty from him. So Isaiah 10. 27. His yoke shall be taken from off thy neck, that is, thou shalt be At liberty from him. av np1 crd crd po31 n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp p-acp po21 n1, cst vbz, pns21 vm2 vbi p-acp n1 p-acp pno31. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1599 Page 719
13112 The neck is that part of man which the Holy Ghost maketh use of in Scripture to express disobedience by, the stiff necked man, is the man that is stubborn, The neck is that part of man which the Holy Ghost makes use of in Scripture to express disobedience by, the stiff necked man, is the man that is stubborn, dt n1 vbz d n1 pp-f n1 r-crq dt j n1 vvz n1 pp-f p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp, dt av-j vvn n1, vbz dt n1 cst vbz j, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1599 Page 719
13113 & disobedient to the Law of God, the man that hardened not his Neck, is the Obedient man: & disobedient to the Law of God, the man that hardened not his Neck, is the Obedient man: cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 cst vvd xx po31 n1, vbz dt j n1: (58) sermon (DIV2) 1599 Page 719
13114 Christ hath Chains for the necks of his People; wicked men put yokes upon their necks, their yokes are yokes of Iron. christ hath Chains for the necks of his People; wicked men put yokes upon their necks, their yokes Are yokes of Iron. np1 vhz n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1; j n2 vvb n2 p-acp po32 n2, po32 n2 vbr n2 pp-f n1. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1599 Page 719
13115 God promiseth to break these yokes, but yet they are not without a yoke, Christ hath a yoke, Matth. 11. 29. Take my yoke upon you for my yoke is easy, and my burden is l••ht. Christ hath Chains, God promises to break these yokes, but yet they Are not without a yoke, christ hath a yoke, Matthew 11. 29. Take my yoke upon you for my yoke is easy, and my burden is l••ht. christ hath Chains, np1 vvz pc-acp vvi d n2, p-acp av pns32 vbr xx p-acp dt n1, np1 vhz dt n1, np1 crd crd vvb po11 n1 p-acp pn22 p-acp po11 n1 vbz j, cc po11 n1 vbz vvn. np1 vhz n2, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1599 Page 719
13116 but they are of Gold, the Enemies Chains are of Iron, they are hard, and grate, but they Are of Gold, the Enemies Chains Are of Iron, they Are hard, and grate, cc-acp pns32 vbr pp-f n1, dt n2 n2 vbr pp-f n1, pns32 vbr j, cc n1, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1599 Page 719
13117 but (saith Christ) my yoke is easy. but (Says christ) my yoke is easy. cc-acp (vvz np1) po11 n1 vbz j. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1599 Page 719
13118 By the Spouses neck, our Saviour doubtless means his Spouses Obedience, whether in doing or in suffering. By the Spouses neck, our Saviour doubtless means his Spouses obedience, whither in doing or in suffering. p-acp dt n2 n1, po12 n1 av-j vvz po31 n2 n1, cs p-acp vdg cc p-acp vvg. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1599 Page 719
13119 The next Question is what is here to be understood by the Rows of Jewels, and the Chains that are here mentioned; The next Question is what is Here to be understood by the Rows of Jewels, and the Chains that Are Here mentioned; dt ord n1 vbz q-crq vbz av pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, cc dt n2 cst vbr av vvn; (58) sermon (DIV2) 1600 Page 719
13120 I noted to you before that the Word here used signifieth an orderly disposal of things, I noted to you before that the Word Here used signifies an orderly disposal of things, pns11 vvd p-acp pn22 p-acp d dt n1 av vvn vvz dt j n1 pp-f n2, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1600 Page 719
13121 and from that word the word, NONLATINALPHABET (which signifieth the Law of God) cometh; in the Law of God the duties of men and women are orderly disposed. and from that word the word, (which signifies the Law of God) comes; in the Law of God the duties of men and women Are orderly disposed. cc p-acp d n1 dt n1, (r-crq vvz dt n1 pp-f np1) vvz; p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 dt n2 pp-f n2 cc n2 vbr av-j vvn. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1600 Page 719
13122 To say nothing of the various•fancies of Interpreters, I take the most genuine probable sense to be this, thy external conversation is beautiful and comely, by thy orderly walking according to the rule of my Law. To say nothing of the various•fancies of Interpreters, I take the most genuine probable sense to be this, thy external Conversation is beautiful and comely, by thy orderly walking according to the Rule of my Law. p-acp vvb pix pp-f dt n2 pp-f n2, pns11 vvb dt av-ds j j n1 pc-acp vbi d, po21 j n1 vbz j cc j, p-acp po21 j j-vvg vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n1. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1600 Page 719
13123 Holiness which lyeth in the ordering, and government of a Christian steps, according to a divine order and rule, is exceeding beautiful, comely in the Eyes of Jesus Christ. To this sense the Chaldee Pharaphrast an ancient Interpreter (but applying the whole song to the Jewish Church) carries it, Holiness which lies in the ordering, and government of a Christian steps, according to a divine order and Rule, is exceeding beautiful, comely in the Eyes of jesus christ. To this sense the Chaldee Paraphrast an ancient Interpreter (but applying the Whole song to the Jewish Church) carries it, n1 r-crq vvz p-acp dt n-vvg, cc n1 pp-f dt njp n2, vvg p-acp dt j-jn n1 cc vvi, vbz vvg j, j p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 np1. p-acp d n1 dt np1 vvd dt j n1 (p-acp vvg dt j-jn n1 p-acp dt jp n1) vvz pn31, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1600 Page 720
13124 for he thus Paraphraseth upon my Text: for he thus Paraphraseth upon my Text: c-acp pns31 av vvz p-acp po11 n1: (58) sermon (DIV2) 1600 Page 720
13125 How comely is this People, which hath the Words of the Law given to them? That they may be as an ear-ring on their Cheeks, that they may not depart from the right way, How comely is this People, which hath the Words of the Law given to them? That they may be as an earring on their Cheeks, that they may not depart from the right Way, c-crq j vbz d n1, r-crq vhz dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vvn p-acp pno32? cst pns32 vmb vbi p-acp dt n1 p-acp po32 n2, cst pns32 vmb xx vvi p-acp dt j-jn n1, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1601 Page 720
13126 as the Horse that hath a bridle in his mouth is kept that he doth not go back. as the Horse that hath a bridle in his Mouth is kept that he does not go back. c-acp dt n1 cst vhz dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 vbz vvn cst pns31 vdz xx vvi av. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1601 Page 720
13127 And how beautiful are their necks [ or backs ] which bear the yoke of my commandments, which are upon them as a yoke upon the neck of the Ox which ploweth in the field? And how beautiful Are their necks [ or backs ] which bear the yoke of my Commandments, which Are upon them as a yoke upon the neck of the Ox which ploweth in the field? cc c-crq j vbr po32 n2 [ cc n2 ] r-crq vvb dt n1 pp-f po11 n2, r-crq vbr p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1? (58) sermon (DIV2) 1601 Page 720
13128 He (as you see) applyeth all to the Jews (and therein he is very fond, He (as you see) Applieth all to the jews (and therein he is very found, pns31 (c-acp pn22 vvb) vvz d p-acp dt np2 (cc av pns31 vbz av j, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1602 Page 720
13129 and partial) but you see by the rows and Chains he understandeth the Laws and Precepts of God, according to which every good man ordereth his conversation aright. and partial) but you see by the rows and Chains he understands the Laws and Precepts of God, according to which every good man Ordereth his Conversation aright. cc j) cc-acp pn22 vvb p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pns31 vvz dt n2 cc n2 pp-f np1, vvg p-acp r-crq d j n1 vvz po31 n1 av. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1602 Page 720
13130 Chains for the most part both for the hands, and necks and feet, use to be made of brass or Iron, or some baser metal; Chains for the most part both for the hands, and necks and feet, use to be made of brass or Iron, or Some baser metal; n2 p-acp dt av-ds n1 d p-acp dt n2, cc n2 cc n2, vvb pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f n1 cc n1, cc d jc n1; (58) sermon (DIV2) 1602 Page 720
13131 with these Prisoners in war, or Malefactors in peace use to be bound, and hence the term is made use of to signify the greatest and basest subjection and servitude. Chains are also made of Pearls and gold, or some valuable metal, Pro. 1. 9. And these Chains denote greatest liberty, being used and worn by none but by Persons of Quality. with these Prisoners in war, or Malefactors in peace use to be bound, and hence the term is made use of to signify the greatest and Basest subjection and servitude. Chains Are also made of Pearls and gold, or Some valuable metal, Pro 1. 9. And these Chains denote greatest liberty, being used and worn by none but by Persons of Quality. p-acp d n2 p-acp n1, cc n2 p-acp n1 vvi pc-acp vbi vvn, cc av dt n1 vbz vvn n1 pp-f pc-acp vvi dt js cc js n1 cc n1. n2 vbr av vvn pp-f n2 cc n1, cc d j n1, np1 crd crd cc d n2 vvb js n1, vbg vvn cc vvn p-acp pix cc-acp p-acp n2 pp-f n1. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1602 Page 720
13132 The Text is to be understood of the latter, and the most valuable Interpreters interpret the Chains here concerning the yoke of Gods Commandments. The Text is to be understood of the latter, and the most valuable Interpreters interpret the Chains Here Concerning the yoke of God's commandments. dt n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f dt d, cc dt av-ds j n2 vvi dt n2 av vvg dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1602 Page 720
13133 Solomon counselleth the young man, Pro. 1. 8. to hear the instruction of his Father, Solomon counselleth the young man, Pro 1. 8. to hear the instruction of his Father, np1 vvz dt j n1, np1 crd crd p-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1602 Page 720
13134 and not to forsake the law of his Mother, for faith he v. 9. They shall be an Ornament of grace to thy head; and not to forsake the law of his Mother, for faith he v. 9. They shall be an Ornament of grace to thy head; cc xx pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp n1 pns31 n1 crd pns32 vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po21 n1; (58) sermon (DIV2) 1602 Page 720
13135 And Chains about thy neck. Certainly the instructions; and the Laws of God are much more so. And Chains about thy neck. Certainly the instructions; and the Laws of God Are much more so. cc n2 p-acp po21 n1. av-j dt n2; cc dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr av-d av-dc av. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1602 Page 720
13136 Holiness is a great Ornament and beauty to a Soul; Holiness is a great Ornament and beauty to a Soul; n1 vbz dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1; (58) sermon (DIV2) 1602 Page 720
13137 take Chains in which sense you will, either for Chains of Iron, with which Enemies load the necks of Saints (for I told you those Words [ of Gold ] are added by our Interpreters;) or for those Chains, which are of gold, and Pearl, take Chains in which sense you will, either for Chains of Iron, with which Enemies load the necks of Saints (for I told you those Words [ of Gold ] Are added by our Interpreters;) or for those Chains, which Are of gold, and Pearl, vvb n2 p-acp r-crq n1 pn22 vmb, av-d p-acp n2 pp-f n1, p-acp r-crq n2 vvi dt n2 pp-f n2 (c-acp pns11 vvd pn22 d n2 [ pp-f n1 ] vbr vvn p-acp po12 n2;) cc p-acp d n2, r-crq vbr pp-f n1, cc n1, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1602 Page 720
13138 and the richest Ornaments, either of them are lovely in the Eyes of Christ; and the Richest Ornament, either of them Are lovely in the Eyes of christ; cc dt js n2, d pp-f pno32 vbr j p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1; (58) sermon (DIV2) 1602 Page 720
13139 but I rather concur with our own Translators, and the most Interpreters, who expound the term of the latter sort of Chains, not only because our Saviour seemeth here to allude to the Ornaments of women, but because the Heb. Word here used, NONLATINALPHABET is never used to express Chains of Bondage in all those Texts of Scripture where any mention is made of such Chains. but I rather concur with our own Translators, and the most Interpreters, who expound the term of the latter sort of Chains, not only Because our Saviour seems Here to allude to the Ornament of women, but Because the Hebrew Word Here used, is never used to express Chains of Bondage in all those Texts of Scripture where any mention is made of such Chains. cc-acp pns11 av-c vvb p-acp po12 d n2, cc dt av-ds n2, r-crq vvb dt n1 pp-f dt d n1 pp-f n2, xx av-j c-acp po12 n1 vvz av pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, p-acp c-acp dt np1 n1 av vvd, vbz av-x vvn pc-acp vvi n2 pp-f n1 p-acp d d n2 pp-f n1 c-crq d n1 vbz vvn pp-f d n2. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1602 Page 721
13196 Will you look for it in their private families? There it may be you may hear the voice of Cursing, Will you look for it in their private families? There it may be you may hear the voice of Cursing, n1 pn22 vvb p-acp pn31 p-acp po32 j n2? a-acp pn31 vmb vbi pn22 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f vvg, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1615 Page 723
13140 And Pagnin assureth us from three of the Hebrew Rabbits that the word properly signifies Chains made of Gold, or precious Stones joined with a thread together. And Pagnin assureth us from three of the Hebrew Rabbits that the word properly signifies Chains made of Gold, or precious Stones joined with a thread together. np1 np1 vvz pno12 p-acp crd pp-f dt njp n2 cst dt n1 av-j vvz n2 vvn pp-f n1, cc j n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 av. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1602 Page 721
13141 By this time you may easily understand the Proposition, the sense of which according to this explication is, By this time you may Easily understand the Proposition, the sense of which according to this explication is, p-acp d n1 pn22 vmb av-j vvi dt n1, dt n1 pp-f r-crq vvg p-acp d n1 vbz, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1603 Page 721
13142 The Spouse of Christ, whether by her we understand the Church which is a body made up of several believers, The Spouse of christ, whither by her we understand the Church which is a body made up of several believers, dt n1 pp-f np1, cs p-acp pno31 pns12 vvb dt n1 r-crq vbz dt n1 vvd a-acp pp-f j n2, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1604 Page 721
13143 or a particular believer, is not only inwardly comely, and beautiful, in respect of those habits of grace, by which she is made (as the Psalmist expresseth it) all glorious within, but she is also visibly comely, in her more external appearance, by her orderly conversation, according to the Laws of God, which is as an Ornament or Chain of well set Jewels unto her, or a particular believer, is not only inwardly comely, and beautiful, in respect of those habits of grace, by which she is made (as the Psalmist Expresses it) all glorious within, but she is also visibly comely, in her more external appearance, by her orderly Conversation, according to the Laws of God, which is as an Ornament or Chain of well Set Jewels unto her, cc dt j n1, vbz xx av-j av-j j, cc j, p-acp n1 pp-f d n2 pp-f n1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vbz vvd (c-acp dt n1 vvz pn31) d j a-acp, p-acp pns31 vbz av av-j j, p-acp po31 av-dc j n1, p-acp po31 j n1, vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, r-crq vbz p-acp dt n1 cc vvb pp-f av vvn n2 p-acp pno31, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1604 Page 721
13144 and by her ready submitting her Neck to the yoke of Christs Commandments, his several Precepts being like a Chain of Gold or precious stones about her neck. and by her ready submitting her Neck to the yoke of Christ commandments, his several Precepts being like a Chain of Gold or precious stones about her neck. cc p-acp po31 j vvg po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2, po31 j n2 vbg av-j dt vvb pp-f n1 cc j n2 p-acp po31 n1. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1604 Page 721
13145 This is enough for the explication, the Child of God is not only inwardly, but outwardly holy, This is enough for the explication, the Child of God is not only inwardly, but outwardly holy, d vbz av-d p-acp dt n1, dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz xx av-j av-j, cc-acp av-j j, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1604 Page 721
13146 and his holiness is a great beauty to him. Here are two things. 1. The Child of God, is not only inwardly, but externally holy. and his holiness is a great beauty to him. Here Are two things. 1. The Child of God, is not only inwardly, but externally holy. cc po31 n1 vbz dt j n1 p-acp pno31. av vbr crd n2. crd dt n1 pp-f np1, vbz xx av-j av-j, cc-acp av-j j. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1604 Page 721
13147 2. This external holiness is to him a great beauty. A Child of God hath a good heart, but that's not all; 2. This external holiness is to him a great beauty. A Child of God hath a good heart, but that's not all; crd d j n1 vbz p-acp pno31 dt j n1. dt n1 pp-f np1 vhz dt j n1, p-acp d|vbz xx d; (58) sermon (DIV2) 1606 Page 721
13148 he must live a good life: he must live a good life: pns31 vmb vvi dt j n1: (58) sermon (DIV2) 1607 Page 721
13149 this is a point exceeding obvious whether we consider, 1. The Rule by which he walketh. this is a point exceeding obvious whither we Consider, 1. The Rule by which he walks. d vbz dt n1 vvg j cs pns12 vvb, crd dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1607 Page 721
13150 Or Secondly, The influence that the heart hath upon the life. Or 3. The example he is to follow. Or Secondly, The influence that the heart hath upon the life. Or 3. The Exampl he is to follow. cc ord, dt n1 cst dt n1 vhz p-acp dt n1. cc crd dt n1 pns31 vbz pc-acp vvi. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1607 Page 721
13151 Or 4. The Patterns of holy men upon Scripture record. Or 4. The Patterns of holy men upon Scripture record. cc crd dt n2 pp-f j n2 p-acp n1 n1. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1607 Page 721
13152 5. Or the promises of God to whom they are made, Or 6. The descriptions of good men in holy writ. 5. Or the promises of God to whom they Are made, Or 6. The descriptions of good men in holy writ. crd cc dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp ro-crq pns32 vbr vvn, cc crd dt n2 pp-f j n2 p-acp j n1. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1607 Page 721
13153 Or 7. The end which he serveth. Or 7. The end which he serves. cc crd dt n1 r-crq pns31 vvz. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1607 Page 721
13154 1. If we consider the Divine rule, it reacheth not the heart alone, but the outward man. 1. If we Consider the Divine Rule, it reaches not the heart alone, but the outward man. crd cs pns12 vvb dt j-jn n1, pn31 vvz xx dt n1 av-j, cc-acp dt j n1. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1608 Page 721
13155 Let your light so shine before men (saith our Saviour) that they may see your good works. Let your Light so shine before men (Says our Saviour) that they may see your good works. vvb po22 n1 av vvi p-acp n2 (vvz po12 n1) d pns32 vmb vvi po22 j n2. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1608 Page 721
13156 Shew me thy saith by thy works, faith James, Faith without works is dead. Show me thy Says by thy works, faith James, Faith without works is dead. n1 pno11 po21 vvz p-acp po21 n2, n1 np1, n1 p-acp n2 vbz j. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1608 Page 721
13157 It were endless to reckon up the several Texts of Scripture by which God hath directed the Government of our Tongues, our Eyes, our Ears, our Hands, our Feet. In short the several Precepts for good works are all proofs of this. It were endless to reckon up the several Texts of Scripture by which God hath directed the Government of our Tongues, our Eyes, our Ears, our Hands, our Feet. In short the several Precepts for good works Are all proofs of this. pn31 vbdr j pc-acp vvi a-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1 p-acp r-crq np1 vhz vvn dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, po12 n2, po12 n2, po12 n2, po12 n2. p-acp j dt j n2 p-acp j n2 vbr d n2 pp-f d. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1608 Page 721
13176 What is that which we call beauty but an amiable external appearance of a Person, arising from a Symmetry of parts, a due mixture, What is that which we call beauty but an amiable external appearance of a Person, arising from a Symmetry of parts, a due mixture, q-crq vbz d r-crq pns12 vvb n1 p-acp dt j j n1 pp-f dt n1, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, dt j-jn n1, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1614 Page 723
13467 These are none of his rows of Jewels, or his Chains of Gold. These Are none of his rows of Jewels, or his Chains of Gold. d vbr pix pp-f po31 n2 pp-f n2, cc po31 n2 pp-f n1. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1644 Page 739
13158 2. It must be so if we consider what influence the heart, and will, & affections have upon our whole outward man, commanding all the outward members, out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh, from the dictates of the heart, the Eye looketh, the hand moveth, the mouth speaketh, the Feet turn this or that way; 2. It must be so if we Consider what influence the heart, and will, & affections have upon our Whole outward man, commanding all the outward members, out of the abundance of the heart the Mouth speaks, from the dictates of the heart, the Eye looks, the hand moves, the Mouth speaks, the Feet turn this or that Way; crd pn31 vmb vbi av cs pns12 vvb r-crq n1 dt n1, cc vmb, cc n2 vhb p-acp po12 j-jn j n1, vvg d dt j n2, av pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 dt n1 vvz, p-acp dt vvz pp-f dt n1, dt n1 vvz, dt n1 vvz, dt n1 vvz, dt n2 vvb d cc d n1; (58) sermon (DIV2) 1609 Page 722
13159 So that if the Tree be good, the fruit must be good also; the Fig-tree brings not forth thistles, nor the Vine thorns. So that if the Tree be good, the fruit must be good also; the Fig tree brings not forth thistles, nor the Vine thorns. av cst cs dt n1 vbb j, dt n1 vmb vbi j av; dt n1 vvz xx av n2, ccx dt n1 n2. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1609 Page 722
13160 A naughty tongue, eye, hand, foot, is a certain indication of a corrupt, and naughty heart. A naughty tongue, eye, hand, foot, is a certain indication of a corrupt, and naughty heart. dt j n1, n1, n1, n1, vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt j, cc j n1. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1609 Page 722
13161 3. The ••liever is made conformable to Christ. He went up and down doing good, finishing the work, which his Father had given him to do, glorifying his Father on Earth, doing his will, manifesting his name, no guile was found in his mouth, no iniquity in his hand. No iniquity towards God, no unrighteousness towards men. 3. The ••liever is made conformable to christ. He went up and down doing good, finishing the work, which his Father had given him to do, glorifying his Father on Earth, doing his will, manifesting his name, no guile was found in his Mouth, no iniquity in his hand. No iniquity towards God, no unrighteousness towards men. crd dt n1 vbz vvn j p-acp np1. pns31 vvd a-acp cc a-acp vdg j, vvg dt n1, r-crq po31 n1 vhd vvn pno31 pc-acp vdi, vvg po31 n1 p-acp n1, vdg po31 n1, vvg po31 n1, dx n1 vbds vvn p-acp po31 n1, dx n1 p-acp po31 n1. dx n1 p-acp np1, dx n1 p-acp n2. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1610 Page 722
13162 4. See the Patterns of holy men upon Scriptural record, Abraham, and David, all the holy Servants of God, you will find their holiness did not lye only in the obedience of their heart, 4. See the Patterns of holy men upon Scriptural record, Abraham, and David, all the holy Servants of God, you will find their holiness did not lie only in the Obedience of their heart, crd n1 dt n2 pp-f j n2 p-acp j n1, np1, cc np1, d dt j n2 pp-f np1, pn22 vmb vvi po32 n1 vdd xx vvi av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1611 Page 722
13163 but of their whole external converse, a strict walking with God in obedience to his will. but of their Whole external converse, a strict walking with God in Obedience to his will. cc-acp pp-f po32 j-jn j n1, dt j n-vvg p-acp np1 p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1611 Page 722
13164 5. Observe the promises of God, they are not onely made to Faith, and Love, and the more inward habits of the mind, 5. Observe the promises of God, they Are not only made to Faith, and Love, and the more inward habits of the mind, crd vvb dt n2 pp-f np1, pns32 vbr xx av-j vvn p-acp n1, cc vvb, cc dt av-dc j n2 pp-f dt n1, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1612 Page 722
13165 but to external acts, such as Prayer, hearing the Word, Sanctification of the Sabbath, shewing mercy to the poor, doing justly, walking righteously, &c; but to external acts, such as Prayer, hearing the Word, Sanctification of the Sabbath, showing mercy to the poor, doing justly, walking righteously, etc.; cc-acp p-acp j n2, d c-acp n1, vvg dt n1, n1 pp-f dt n1, vvg n1 p-acp dt j, vdg av-j, vvg av-j, av; (58) sermon (DIV2) 1612 Page 722
13166 6. The descriptions of holy men also make out this. 6. The descriptions of holy men also make out this. crd dt n2 pp-f j n2 av vvi av d. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1613 Page 722
13167 They are described to be men fearing God, and eschewing evil, walking in the Commandments of God. They Are described to be men fearing God, and Eschewing evil, walking in the commandments of God. pns32 vbr vvn pc-acp vbi n2 vvg np1, cc vvg j-jn, vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1613 Page 722
13168 Working righteousness, all which expressions signify that a believer must not only be internally holy, but externally so also. Working righteousness, all which expressions signify that a believer must not only be internally holy, but externally so also. vvg n1, d r-crq n2 vvb cst dt n1 vmb xx av-j vbi av-j j, cc-acp av-j av av. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1613 Page 722
13169 Lastly the end, which they serve shews also a necessity of it; Lastly the end, which they serve shows also a necessity of it; ord dt n1, r-crq pns32 vvb vvz av dt n1 pp-f pn31; (58) sermon (DIV2) 1614 Page 722
13170 they are lights to inlighten the World, and therefore they must not be hid under bushels: they Are lights to inlighten the World, and Therefore they must not be hid under bushels: pns32 vbr n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc av pns32 vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp n2: (58) sermon (DIV2) 1614 Page 722
13171 They are Salt to season the World, and therefore must be exposed to their use, their end is to glorify God before men, which cannot be without an external, They Are Salt to season the World, and Therefore must be exposed to their use, their end is to Glorify God before men, which cannot be without an external, pns32 vbr n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc av vmb vbi vvn p-acp po32 n1, po32 n1 vbz pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp n2, r-crq vmbx vbi p-acp dt j, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1614 Page 722
13172 as well as an internal holiness; thus the first thing appeareth. as well as an internal holiness; thus the First thing appears. c-acp av c-acp dt j n1; av dt ord n1 vvz. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1614 Page 722
13173 I have passed over these things, easy enough to have been extended into a much larger discourse Because it is a point so exceeding obvious and indeed agreed by all men. I have passed over these things, easy enough to have been extended into a much larger discourse Because it is a point so exceeding obvious and indeed agreed by all men. pns11 vhb vvn p-acp d n2, j av-d pc-acp vhi vbn vvn p-acp dt d jc n1 c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 av av-vvg j cc av vvn p-acp d n2. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1614 Page 722
13174 The 2d thing is that holiness is a believers beauty, it is so in the Eyes of Christ which is here spoken of. The 2d thing is that holiness is a believers beauty, it is so in the Eyes of christ which is Here spoken of. dt crd n1 vbz cst n1 vbz dt n2 n1, pn31 vbz av p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 r-crq vbz av vvn pp-f. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1614 Page 722
13175 Nor is this of any thing more difficult demonstration then the other. Nor is this of any thing more difficult demonstration then the other. ccx vbz d pp-f d n1 av-dc j n1 cs dt n-jn. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1614 Page 722
13177 and Proportion of colours, in conformity to some Original Pattern or Idea. A Christians Original Pattern is God the Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ; and Proportion of colours, in conformity to Some Original Pattern or Idea. A Christians Original Pattern is God the Father, and the Lord jesus christ; cc n1 pp-f n2, p-acp n1 p-acp d j-jn n1 cc n1. dt np1 j-jn n1 vbz np1 dt n1, cc dt n1 np1 np1; (58) sermon (DIV2) 1614 Page 723
13178 be you holy at your Heavenly Father is holy: be you holy At your Heavenly Father is holy: vbb pn22 j p-acp po22 j n1 vbz j: (58) sermon (DIV2) 1614 Page 723
13179 As I am holy, (saith the holy Writ.) What can be a Christians beauty but his conformity to God, As I am holy, (Says the holy Writ.) What can be a Christians beauty but his conformity to God, c-acp pns11 vbm j, (vvz dt j vvn.) q-crq vmb vbi dt np1 n1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp np1, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1614 Page 723
13180 and that amiableness which ariseth from that. and that amiableness which arises from that. cc d n1 r-crq vvz p-acp d. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1614 Page 723
13181 All Spiritual beauty is to be measured, from the symmetry of the Soul to the divine law. All Spiritual beauty is to be measured, from the symmetry of the Soul to the divine law. av-d j n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1614 Page 723
13182 That which makes the Soul amiable to God and to all those who are like God. That which makes the Soul amiable to God and to all those who Are like God. d r-crq vvz dt n1 j p-acp np1 cc p-acp d d r-crq vbr av-j np1. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1614 Page 723
13183 This is holiness. But I shall sum up all in some few Words of application. This is holiness. But I shall sum up all in Some few Words of application. d vbz n1. cc-acp pns11 vmb vvi a-acp d p-acp d d n2 pp-f n1. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1614 Page 723
13184 I shall first observe from hence two or three Corollaries for our instruction, then close all with a few words of exhortation. I shall First observe from hence two or three Corollaries for our instruction, then close all with a few words of exhortation. pns11 vmb ord vvi p-acp av crd cc crd n2 p-acp po12 n1, av av-j d p-acp dt d n2 pp-f n1. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1614 Page 723
13185 Observe then, That it is not enough for one that owneth the name of a believer, to glory in a good inside. Observe then, That it is not enough for one that owneth the name of a believer, to glory in a good inside. vvb av, cst pn31 vbz xx av-d p-acp pi cst vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j av-an. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1615 Page 723
13186 There goeth a good outside, as well as a good inside to make up a good Christian. There are 2 Sorts of hypocrites, and I am at loss with my self to determine which is worst. There Goes a good outside, as well as a good inside to make up a good Christian. There Are 2 Sorts of Hypocrites, and I am At loss with my self to determine which is worst. a-acp vvz dt j av-an, c-acp av c-acp dt j n1-an pc-acp vvi a-acp dt j np1. pc-acp vbr crd n2 pp-f n2, cc pns11 vbm p-acp n1 p-acp po11 n1 pc-acp vvi r-crq vbz js. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1615 Page 723
13187 The first sort glory in appearance but not in reality. The First sort glory in appearance but not in reality. dt ord n1 n1 p-acp n1 cc-acp xx p-acp n1. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1615 Page 723
13188 The Pharisees were of this Sort, they were painted Sepulchers, they made clean the outside of the platter; The Pharisees were of this Sort, they were painted Sepulchers, they made clean the outside of the platter; dt np1 vbdr pp-f d vvb, pns32 vbdr vvn n2, pns32 vvd av-j dt n1-an pp-f dt n1; (58) sermon (DIV2) 1615 Page 723
13189 of this Sort are men that pretend much to acts of devotion, praying, fasting, hearing, and acts of righteousness toward men, of this Sort Are men that pretend much to acts of devotion, praying, fasting, hearing, and acts of righteousness towards men, pp-f d vvb vbr n2 cst vvb d p-acp n2 pp-f n1, vvg, vvg, vvg, cc n2 pp-f n1 p-acp n2, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1615 Page 723
13190 and perhaps charity, but are without any true faith in God, or love to God, full of malice, and perhaps charity, but Are without any true faith in God, or love to God, full of malice, cc av n1, p-acp vbr p-acp d j n1 p-acp np1, cc vvb p-acp np1, j pp-f n1, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1615 Page 723
13191 and envy, and cruelty, and covetousness, these are Pharisaical Hypocrites. The 2d are such as will pretend to a good inside, but they have a bad outside. These men, bite, and envy, and cruelty, and covetousness, these Are Pharisaical Hypocrites. The 2d Are such as will pretend to a good inside, but they have a bade outside. These men, bite, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1, d vbr j n2. dt crd vbr d c-acp vmb vvi p-acp dt j av-an, p-acp pns32 vhb dt vvd av-an. d n2, vvb, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1615 Page 723
13192 and devour their brethren lye and cheat, and defraud, and oppress, neglect duties of Religion, &c. And yet tell you they have a good heart, they have faith, in God, Love to God, &c. Thou Hypocrite! and devour their brothers lie and cheat, and defraud, and oppress, neglect duties of Religion, etc. And yet tell you they have a good heart, they have faith, in God, Love to God, etc. Thou Hypocrite! cc vvi po32 n2 vvi cc vvi, cc n1, cc vvi, vvb n2 pp-f n1, av cc av vvb pn22 pns32 vhb dt j n1, pns32 vhb n1, p-acp np1, vvb p-acp np1, av pns21 n1! (58) sermon (DIV2) 1615 Page 723
13193 shew me thy faith by thy works, thy pretended Love to God by thy keeping his commandments. show me thy faith by thy works, thy pretended Love to God by thy keeping his Commandments. vvb pno11 po21 n1 p-acp po21 n2, po21 j-vvn vvb p-acp np1 p-acp po21 n-vvg po31 n2. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1615 Page 723
13194 Truly of the two, these are the worst, they pretend to holiness, but which way will you look for it? What notion of holiness have these men taken up? Will you look for it, in their conscientious, constant attendance upon duties of publick Worship, there you see their places empty, Truly of the two, these Are the worst, they pretend to holiness, but which Way will you look for it? What notion of holiness have these men taken up? Will you look for it, in their conscientious, constant attendance upon duties of public Worship, there you see their places empty, np1 pp-f dt crd, d vbr dt js, pns32 vvb p-acp n1, p-acp r-crq n1 vmb pn22 vvb p-acp pn31? q-crq n1 pp-f n1 vhb d n2 vvn a-acp? n1 pn22 vvb p-acp pn31, p-acp po32 j, j n1 p-acp n2 pp-f j n1, a-acp pn22 vvb po32 n2 j, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1615 Page 723
13195 or if they be filled, observe their behaviour, they are prating, or sleeping, or sporting, or with their Eyes compassing the whole congregation. or if they be filled, observe their behaviour, they Are prating, or sleeping, or sporting, or with their Eyes compassing the Whole congregation. cc cs pns32 vbb vvn, vvb po32 n1, pns32 vbr vvg, cc vvg, cc vvg, cc p-acp po32 n2 vvg dt j-jn n1. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1615 Page 723
13197 or Swearing, or reviling, but the voice of Praying, of reading the Word, of those that sing praise unto God, is seldom or never heard in their Houses. or Swearing, or reviling, but the voice of Praying, of reading the Word, of those that sing praise unto God, is seldom or never herd in their Houses. cc vvg, cc vvg, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg, pp-f vvg dt n1, pp-f d cst vvb n1 p-acp np1, vbz av cc av-x vvn p-acp po32 n2. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1615 Page 724
13198 Will you look for their holiness, in their behaviour toward men, you shall there find neither Justice nor Charity; cheating, defrauding, Oppression, cruelty, hard-hearted behaviour, &c. Yet they will tell you they have good hearts. Will you look for their holiness, in their behaviour towards men, you shall there find neither justice nor Charity; cheating, defrauding, Oppression, cruelty, hardhearted behaviour, etc. Yet they will tell you they have good hearts. n1 pn22 vvb p-acp po32 n1, p-acp po32 n1 p-acp n2, pn22 vmb a-acp vvi dx n1 ccx n1; vvg, vvg, n1, n1, j n1, av av pns32 vmb vvi pn22 pns32 vhb j n2. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1615 Page 724
13199 Either now these men have Souls not like other mens Souls, that have no command of their tongues, Either now these men have Souls not like other men's Souls, that have no command of their tongues, av-d av d n2 vhb n2 xx av-j j-jn ng2 n2, cst vhb dx n1 pp-f po32 n2, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1615 Page 724
13200 and hands, &c. Or else they speak falsely. and hands, etc. Or Else they speak falsely. cc n2, av cc av pns32 vvb av-j. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1615 Page 724
13201 I say these are of all others the Vilest Hypoerites. 1. Because they have nothing good, the first mentioned do some good things, materially good, they read, fast, pray, walk justly, give alms: I say these Are of all Others the Vilest Hypocrites. 1. Because they have nothing good, the First mentioned do Some good things, materially good, they read, fast, pray, walk justly, give alms: pns11 vvb d vbr pp-f d n2-jn dt js n2. crd c-acp pns32 vhb pix j, dt ord vvd vdb d j n2, av-jn j, pns32 vvb, av-j, vvb, vvb av-j, vvb n2: (58) sermon (DIV2) 1615 Page 724
13202 But these wretches have nothing, do nothing at all that is good. But these wretches have nothing, do nothing At all that is good. cc-acp d n2 vhb pix, vdb pix p-acp d cst vbz j. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1615 Page 724
13203 There is nothing good in their lives, and that assureth us, there's nothing good in their hearts. 2. These men do much more hurt then others do; There is nothing good in their lives, and that assureth us, there's nothing good in their hearts. 2. These men do much more hurt then Others do; pc-acp vbz pix j p-acp po32 n2, cc d vvz pno12, pc-acp|vbz pix j p-acp po32 n2. crd d n2 vdb av-d av-dc vvn cs n2-jn vdb; (58) sermon (DIV2) 1615 Page 724
13204 these are they that cause the name of God to be Bla•••emed and evil spoken of. Brethren! these Are they that cause the name of God to be Bla•••emed and evil spoken of. Brothers! d vbr pns32 cst vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vbi vvn cc j-jn vvn pp-f. n1! (58) sermon (DIV2) 1615 Page 724
13205 be not deceived, they are fifty men that you can impose upon, but you cannot impose upon that God who searcheth the heart, & tryeth the reins. be not deceived, they Are fifty men that you can impose upon, but you cannot impose upon that God who Searches the heart, & trieth the reins. vbb xx vvn, pns32 vbr crd n2 cst pn22 vmb vvi p-acp, cc-acp pn22 vmbx vvi p-acp d n1 r-crq vvz dt n1, cc vvz dt n2. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1615 Page 724
13206 Let none be deceived by the pretences of these Hypocrites. Let none be deceived by the pretences of these Hypocrites. vvd pix vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n2. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1615 Page 724
13207 The Spouse of Christ hath beautifull Cheeks, and a beautiful Neck, as well as a beautiful inside; The Spouse of christ hath beautiful Cheeks, and a beautiful Neck, as well as a beautiful inside; dt n1 pp-f np1 vhz j n2, cc dt j n1, c-acp av c-acp dt j n1-an; (58) sermon (DIV2) 1615 Page 724
13208 her Cheeks are comely betwixt rows of Jewels; She hath a Chain of gold upon her Neck. her Cheeks Are comely betwixt rows of Jewels; She hath a Chain of gold upon her Neck. po31 n2 vbr j p-acp n2 pp-f n2; pns31 vhz dt vvb pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1615 Page 724
13209 The laws and instructions of her Heavenly Father, are an Ornament to her head, and a Chain upon her Neck. She durst not before men dishonour God. The laws and instructions of her Heavenly Father, Are an Ornament to her head, and a Chain upon her Neck. She durst not before men dishonour God. dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po31 j n1, vbr dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc dt vvb p-acp po31 n1. pns31 vvd xx p-acp n2 n1 np1. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1615 Page 724
13210 Let this be the first instructive Corollary from this discourse. Secondly observe. The Laws of Christ, are both rows of Jewels, and also Chains. Let this be the First instructive Corollary from this discourse. Secondly observe. The Laws of christ, Are both rows of Jewels, and also Chains. vvb d vbi dt ord j n1 p-acp d n1. ord vvb. dt n2 pp-f np1, vbr d n2 pp-f n2, cc av n2. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1615 Page 724
13211 1. They are Chains of Restraint; As Chains about creatures necks restrain their natural Liberty, and keep them in due obedience and subjection to their Governours: 1. They Are Chains of Restraint; As Chains about creatures necks restrain their natural Liberty, and keep them in due Obedience and subjection to their Governors: crd pns32 vbr n2 pp-f n1; p-acp n2 p-acp n2 n2 vvb po32 j n1, cc vvi pno32 p-acp j-jn n1 cc n1 p-acp po32 n2: (58) sermon (DIV2) 1617 Page 724
13212 So doth the Law of the Lord. Man is like an un•amed Heifer, which would run wildly this and that way; So does the Law of the Lord. Man is like an un•amed Heifer, which would run wildly this and that Way; av vdz dt n1 pp-f dt n1. n1 vbz av-j dt j n1, r-crq vmd vvi av-j d cc d n1; (58) sermon (DIV2) 1617 Page 724
13213 Christ therefore puts a Chain upon him, when he intendeth any Soul for his use. I will (faith God) write my Laws in their inward parts. christ Therefore puts a Chain upon him, when he intends any Soul for his use. I will (faith God) write my Laws in their inward parts. np1 av vvz dt vvb p-acp pno31, c-crq pns31 vvz d n1 p-acp po31 n1. pns11 vmb (n1 np1) vvb po11 n2 p-acp po32 j n2. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1617 Page 724
13214 (There now is the Chain about the Spouse's Neck.) Joseph had this Chain about his neck: (There now is the Chain about the Spouse's Neck.) Joseph had this Chain about his neck: (a-acp av vbz dt vvb p-acp dt ng1 n1.) np1 vhd d vvb p-acp po31 n1: (58) sermon (DIV2) 1617 Page 724
13215 How shall I do this evil (saith he) and sin against God? Do this and live (saith he) for I fear God, and so durst not take any revenge upon you. How shall I do this evil (Says he) and since against God? Do this and live (Says he) for I Fear God, and so durst not take any revenge upon you. q-crq vmb pns11 vdi d j-jn (vvz pns31) cc n1 p-acp np1? vdb d cc vvi (vvz pns31) p-acp pns11 vvb np1, cc av vvd xx vvi d n1 p-acp pn22. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1617 Page 724
13216 The Children of God have in them lust and corruption, but it is chained. The Law of God written in their hearts, is a Chain upon their lusts; The Children of God have in them lust and corruption, but it is chained. The Law of God written in their hearts, is a Chain upon their Lustiest; dt n2 pp-f np1 vhb p-acp pno32 n1 cc n1, p-acp pn31 vbz vvn. dt n1 pp-f np1 vvn p-acp po32 n2, vbz dt vvb p-acp po32 n2; (58) sermon (DIV2) 1617 Page 724
13217 and this may mind us to take heed how we abuse that sweet Notion of Christian Liberty. Christians are free, and this may mind us to take heed how we abuse that sweet Notion of Christian Liberty. Christians Are free, cc d vmb vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi n1 c-crq pns12 vvb cst j n1 pp-f njp n1. np1 vbr j, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1617 Page 725
13218 but they must take heed that they use not their Liberty for a Cloak to maliciousness, 1 Pet. 2. 16. that being the Lord's Free-men, they do not make themselves Servants of corraption. It is not a Liberty to the Devil's Chains, but from them; but they must take heed that they use not their Liberty for a Cloak to maliciousness, 1 Pet. 2. 16. that being the Lord's Freemen, they do not make themselves Servants of corraption. It is not a Liberty to the Devil's Chains, but from them; cc-acp pns32 vmb vvi n1 cst pns32 vvb xx po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, crd np1 crd crd cst vbg dt ng1 n2, pns32 vdb xx vvi px32 n2 pp-f n1. pn31 vbz xx dt n1 p-acp dt ng1 n2, cc-acp p-acp pno32; (58) sermon (DIV2) 1617 Page 725
13219 not a Liberty to the Flesh, but to serve the Lord without fear. not a Liberty to the Flesh, but to serve the Lord without Fear. xx dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc-acp p-acp vvb dt n1 p-acp n1. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1617 Page 725
13220 2. As the Precepts of the Lord are Chains of Restraint, so they are also Chains Indicative of the greatest liberty and honour; 2. As the Precepts of the Lord Are Chains of Restraint, so they Are also Chains Indicative of the greatest liberty and honour; crd p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr n2 pp-f n1, av pns32 vbr av n2 j pp-f dt js n1 cc n1; (58) sermon (DIV2) 1617 Page 725
13221 they are Chains, but they are Chains of Gold, Chains of Pearl; such Chains speak both the liberty and dignity of those that wear them. they Are Chains, but they Are Chains of Gold, Chains of Pearl; such Chains speak both the liberty and dignity of those that wear them. pns32 vbr n2, cc-acp pns32 vbr n2 pp-f n1, n2 pp-f n1; d n2 vvb d dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d cst vvb pno32. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1617 Page 725
13222 The Law is spiritual, and just, and good (saith Paul.) But further yet, the Precepts of God are also Rows of Jewels. It speaks two things: The Law is spiritual, and just, and good (Says Paul.) But further yet, the Precepts of God Are also Rows of Jewels. It speaks two things: dt n1 vbz j, cc j, cc j (vvz np1.) p-acp jc av, dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr av n2 pp-f n2. pn31 vvz crd n2: (58) sermon (DIV2) 1617 Page 725
13223 1. Rows of Jewels are things as to which a great Art is seen in the orderly disposing of them. 1. Rows of Jewels Are things as to which a great Art is seen in the orderly disposing of them. crd vvz pp-f n2 vbr n2 p-acp p-acp r-crq dt j n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt j n-vvg pp-f pno32. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1618 Page 725
13224 There is a strange orderliness to be observed in the Divine Precepts. There is a strange orderliness to be observed in the Divine Precepts. pc-acp vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j-jn n2. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1618 Page 725
13225 Could you imagine a Family, a Church, a Common-wealth, any Society of men, in which the several persons, both in their single, Could you imagine a Family, a Church, a Commonwealth, any Society of men, in which the several Persons, both in their single, vmd pn22 vvi dt n1, dt n1, dt n1, d n1 pp-f n2, p-acp r-crq dt j n2, av-d p-acp po32 j, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1618 Page 725
13226 and relative capacities, lived up to the strictness of the Divine Rule, respecting them, how orderly would they appear even in the Eye of humane Reason? All the ugliness and disorder that we see in mens Lives, in Families, Churches, Cities, Kingdoms (if you observe it) arifeth from mens deviations from the Divine Rule, through the impetuousness of unmortified passions. and relative capacities, lived up to the strictness of the Divine Rule, respecting them, how orderly would they appear even in the Eye of humane Reason? All the ugliness and disorder that we see in men's Lives, in Families, Churches, Cities, Kingdoms (if you observe it) arifeth from men's deviations from the Divine Rule, through the impetuousness of unmortified passion. cc j n2, vvd a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, vvg pno32, c-crq av-j vmd pns32 vvi av p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1? av-d dt n1 cc n1 cst pns12 vvb p-acp ng2 n2, p-acp n2, n2, n2, n2 (cs pn22 vvb pn31) vvz p-acp ng2 n2 p-acp dt j-jn n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvn n2. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1618 Page 725
13227 Hence sinful walking is by the Apostle called properly disorderly walking, 2 Thes. 3. 6, 7, 11. And the holy man is called one who ordereth his conversation aright, in the last verse of the 50th Psalm. Hence sinful walking is by the Apostle called properly disorderly walking, 2 Thebes 3. 6, 7, 11. And the holy man is called one who Ordereth his Conversation aright, in the last verse of the 50th Psalm. av j n-vvg vbz p-acp dt n1 vvd av-j av-j vvg, crd np1 crd crd, crd, crd cc dt j n1 vbz vvn crd r-crq vvz po31 n1 av, p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt ord n1. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1618 Page 725
13228 2. Rows of Jewels are Ornaments. 2. Rows of Jewels Are Ornament. crd vvz pp-f n2 vbr n2. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1619 Page 725
13229 There is something of beauty and comeliness resulteth from them, and it resulteth much from the orderly setting and wearing of them. There is something of beauty and comeliness resulteth from them, and it resulteth much from the orderly setting and wearing of them. pc-acp vbz pi pp-f n1 cc n1 vvz p-acp pno32, cc pn31 vvz av-d p-acp dt av-j vvg cc vvg pp-f pno32. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1619 Page 725
13230 There is a great comeliness in Holiness. But of this more in the third Corollary. Observe thirdly; There is a great comeliness in Holiness. But of this more in the third Corollary. Observe Thirdly; pc-acp vbz dt j n1 p-acp n1. p-acp pp-f d dc p-acp dt ord n1. vvi ord; (58) sermon (DIV2) 1619 Page 725
13231 That Holiness is the only Ornament of a man or woman in the Eyes of Christ. That Holiness is the only Ornament of a man or woman in the Eyes of christ. cst n1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1620 Page 725
13232 The World is at this day full of gawdry, Rings and Jewels, Bracelets, and Necklaces of Pearl, Patches, and Paintings. The World is At this day full of gawdry, Rings and Jewels, Bracelets, and Necklaces of Pearl, Patches, and Paintings. dt n1 vbz p-acp d n1 j pp-f n1, n2 cc n2, n2, cc n2 pp-f n1, n2, cc n2. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1620 Page 725
13292 and fancies of meer inward, Spiritual beauty. I again tell you it must be a counterfeit. and fancies of mere inward, Spiritual beauty. I again tell you it must be a counterfeit. cc n2 pp-f j j, j n1. pns11 av vvb pn22 pn31 vmb vbi dt n-jn. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1627 Page 729
13233 Solomon hath told us, that favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: But a woman that seareth the Lord she shall be praised. Solomon hath told us, that favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: But a woman that seareth the Lord she shall be praised. np1 vhz vvn pno12, cst n1 vbz j, cc n1 vbz j: cc-acp dt n1 cst vvz dt n1 pns31 vmb vbi vvn. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1620 Page 725
13234 As a Jewel (saith he) in a Swines Snout: So is a fair woman without descretion, Prov. 11. 21. Christ accounts holiness the only beauty of a man, or woman. As a Jewel (Says he) in a Swine Snout: So is a fair woman without discretion, Curae 11. 21. christ accounts holiness the only beauty of a man, or woman. p-acp dt n1 (vvz pns31) p-acp dt ng1 np1-n: av vbz dt j n1 p-acp n1, np1 crd crd np1 vvz n1 dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, cc n1. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1620 Page 725
13235 Our acts of holiness, are in his Eyes the only ropes of Pearl, and Chains of gold, and rows of Jewels. Our acts of holiness, Are in his Eyes the only ropes of Pearl, and Chains of gold, and rows of Jewels. po12 n2 pp-f n1, vbr p-acp po31 n2 dt j n2 pp-f n1, cc n2 pp-f n1, cc n2 pp-f n2. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1620 Page 725
13236 We live in an age of great vanity, as to Artificial beauty, and it would make the heart of a Christian to bleed, to see even to what excesses of this nature, Persons professing to Religion, and Godliness run. We live in an age of great vanity, as to Artificial beauty, and it would make the heart of a Christian to bleed, to see even to what Excesses of this nature, Persons professing to Religion, and Godliness run. pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, c-acp p-acp j n1, cc pn31 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f dt njp pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vvi av p-acp r-crq n2 pp-f d n1, n2 vvg p-acp n1, cc n1 vvi. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1620 Page 726
13237 Let me therefore close this discourse with a word or two of Exhortation. 1. To neglect other beauty. 2. To study this beauty more and more. Let me Therefore close this discourse with a word or two of Exhortation. 1. To neglect other beauty. 2. To study this beauty more and more. vvb pno11 av av-j d n1 p-acp dt n1 cc crd pp-f n1. crd p-acp vvb j-jn n1. crd pc-acp vvi d n1 av-dc cc av-dc. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1620 Page 726
13238 3. Not to Satisfy your selves, with mere pretences of inward purity, whiles your more exteriour conversation gives no evidence to it. 3. Not to Satisfy your selves, with mere pretences of inward purity, while your more exterior Conversation gives no evidence to it. crd xx p-acp vvb po22 n2, p-acp j n2 pp-f j n1, cs po22 n1 j-jn n1 vvz dx n1 p-acp pn31. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1620 Page 726
13239 1. I say first to neglect other beauty, whether natural (though that be a great gift of God where it is found:) Or Artificial which is borrowed from Gold and Silver, 1. I say First to neglect other beauty, whither natural (though that be a great gift of God where it is found:) Or Artificial which is borrowed from Gold and Silver, crd pns11 vvb ord p-acp vvb j-jn n1, cs j (cs d vbb dt j n1 pp-f np1 c-crq pn31 vbz vvn:) cc j r-crq vbz vvn p-acp n1 cc n1, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1621 Page 726
13240 and Precious Stones, and Jewels, and fine Cloaths, and Linnen, &c. 1. Consider, This is not your beauty. and Precious Stones, and Jewels, and fine Clothes, and Linen, etc. 1. Consider, This is not your beauty. cc j n2, cc n2, cc j n2, cc n1, av crd np1, d vbz xx po22 n1. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1621 Page 726
13241 That's our beauty which Commends us to our Husband Jesus Christ. That's our beauty which Commends us to our Husband jesus christ. d|vbz po12 n1 r-crq vvz pno12 p-acp po12 n1 np1 np1. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1622 Page 726
13242 He regards not a fine face, nor well proportioned limbs, he regards not Jewels, and Ornaments, nor fine Clothes and Linnen. He regards not a fine face, nor well proportioned limbs, he regards not Jewels, and Ornament, nor fine Clothes and Linen. pns31 vvz xx dt j n1, ccx av vvn n2, pns31 vvz xx n2, cc n2, ccx j n2 cc n1. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1622 Page 726
13243 They are in his Eyes poor vile things. They Are in his Eyes poor vile things. pns32 vbr p-acp po31 n2 j j n2. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1622 Page 726
13244 Leave these things to the men and women of the world that have nothing else to Commend them to the wantons of the world. Leave these things to the men and women of the world that have nothing Else to Commend them to the wantons of the world. n1 d n2 p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 cst vhb pix av pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt n2-jn pp-f dt n1. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1622 Page 726
13245 The beauty of a Christian lyeth not in these things, nay they are his shame, and deformity, as I shall by and by shew you. The beauty of a Christian lies not in these things, nay they Are his shame, and deformity, as I shall by and by show you. dt n1 pp-f dt njp vvz xx p-acp d n2, uh-x pns32 vbr po31 n1, cc n1, c-acp pns11 vmb p-acp cc p-acp vvi pn22. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1622 Page 726
13246 2. Secondly let me urge the Precept of the Apostle, 1 Tim. 2. 9, Let women (saith he) adorn themselves in modest apparel with shamefastness and sobriety, not with broidered Hair, 2. Secondly let me urge the Precept of the Apostle, 1 Tim. 2. 9, Let women (Says he) adorn themselves in modest apparel with shamefastness and sobriety, not with broidered Hair, crd ord vvb pno11 vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, crd np1 crd crd, vvb n2 (vvz pns31) vvb px32 p-acp j n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, xx p-acp j-vvn n1, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1623 Page 726
13247 or Gold, or Pearls, or costly aray but (which becometh women, professing Godliness,) with good works. or Gold, or Pearls, or costly array but (which Becometh women, professing Godliness,) with good works. cc n1, cc n2, cc j n1 p-acp (r-crq vvz n2, vvg n1,) p-acp j n2. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1623 Page 726
13248 Mark that phrase (which becometh women prosessing Godliness) as if he should say, these vanities of broidered Hair, Gold, Pearl, costly aray, may become men and women of the world, Mark that phrase (which Becometh women processing Godliness) as if he should say, these vanities of broidered Hair, Gold, Pearl, costly array, may become men and women of the world, vvb d n1 (r-crq vvz n2 vvg n1) c-acp cs pns31 vmd vvi, d n2 pp-f vvn n1, n1, n1, j n1, vmb vvi n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1623 Page 726
13249 and commend them to the world, but they do not become men and Women professing Godliness, they are not to approve themselves to the vain Persons of the World, and commend them to the world, but they do not become men and Women professing Godliness, they Are not to approve themselves to the vain Persons of the World, cc vvb pno32 p-acp dt n1, cc-acp pns32 vdb xx vvi n2 cc n2 vvg n1, pns32 vbr xx pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1623 Page 726
13311 they eat and drink like Esau, they deal in the World like Esau. They are Virgins upward, beasts downward, monsters in Religion. they eat and drink like Esau, they deal in the World like Esau They Are Virgins upward, beasts downward, monsters in Religion. pns32 vvb cc vvi av-j np1, pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 av-j np1 pns32 vbr n2 av-j, n2 av-j, n2 p-acp n1. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1627 Page 730
13250 but to Christ alone, these things Commend no Soul to Christ, good works, an holy life and conversation according to the rule of the Gospel, that and nothing but that will Commend a Soul to God, that is the only adorning which becometh women that profess to Godliness. but to christ alone, these things Commend no Soul to christ, good works, an holy life and Conversation according to the Rule of the Gospel, that and nothing but that will Commend a Soul to God, that is the only adorning which Becometh women that profess to Godliness. cc-acp p-acp np1 av-j, d n2 vvb dx n1 p-acp np1, j n2, dt j n1 cc n1 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, d cc pix p-acp d vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp np1, cst vbz dt av-j vvg r-crq vvz n2 cst vvb p-acp n1. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1623 Page 726
13251 You have the like in Peter, 1 Pet. 3. 3. Speaking of good women whose adorning (saith he) let it not be the outward adorning of playting the hair, You have the like in Peter, 1 Pet. 3. 3. Speaking of good women whose adorning (Says he) let it not be the outward adorning of plaiting the hair, pn22 vhb dt j p-acp np1, crd np1 crd crd vvg pp-f j n2 r-crq vvg (vvz pns31) vvb pn31 xx vbi dt j vvg pp-f vvg dt n1, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1623 Page 726
13252 and of wearing Gold, and putting on of apparel, but let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, and of wearing Gold, and putting on of apparel, but let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, cc pp-f j-vvg n1, cc vvg a-acp pp-f n1, cc-acp vvb pn31 vbi dt j-vvn n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp d r-crq vbz xx j, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1623 Page 726
13253 even the Ornament of a meek, and quiet Spirit, which before God is of great price, even the Ornament of a meek, and quiet Spirit, which before God is of great price, av dt n1 pp-f dt j, cc j-jn n1, r-crq p-acp np1 vbz pp-f j n1, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1623 Page 726
13254 for after this manner in the old time the holy women also who trusted in God adorned themselves, I do know the Common Interpretation which some put upon these Texts, for After this manner in the old time the holy women also who trusted in God adorned themselves, I do know the Common Interpretation which Some put upon these Texts, c-acp p-acp d n1 p-acp dt j n1 dt j n2 av r-crq vvd p-acp np1 vvn px32, pns11 vdb vvi dt j n1 r-crq d vvd p-acp d n2, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1623 Page 727
13255 as if the Apostle did not wholly forbid these Ornaments, but only forbad Christians to look upon these things as their only Ornaments, so as to neglect the adorning of the hidden man of the heart. as if the Apostle did not wholly forbid these Ornament, but only forbade Christians to look upon these things as their only Ornament, so as to neglect the adorning of the hidden man of the heart. c-acp cs dt n1 vdd xx av-jn vvi d n2, p-acp av-j vvd np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2 p-acp po32 j n2, av c-acp pc-acp vvi dt vvg pp-f dt vvn n1 pp-f dt n1. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1623 Page 727
13256 Nor indeed do I think these Texts to contain an absolute prohibition of these things to all women that are Christians and at all times. I do know that our Saviour seemeth to allow sost rayment to those that are in Kings houses. Nor indeed do I think these Texts to contain an absolute prohibition of these things to all women that Are Christians and At all times. I do know that our Saviour seems to allow sost raiment to those that Are in Kings houses. ccx av vdb pns11 vvi d n2 pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f d n2 p-acp d n2 cst vbr np1 cc p-acp d n2. pns11 vdb vvi cst po12 n1 vvz pc-acp vvi j n1 p-acp d cst vbr p-acp n2 n2. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1623 Page 727
13257 Reason alloweth an aray to Persons according to the Station and quality they take up, and are in in the World Religion doth not contradict it. Reason alloweth an array to Persons according to the Station and quality they take up, and Are in in the World Religion does not contradict it. n1 vvz dt n1 p-acp n2 vvg p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pns32 vvb a-acp, cc vbr p-acp p-acp dt n1 n1 vdz xx vvi pn31. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1623 Page 727
13258 But when I consider, 1. What of men, and womens estates, which God hath given them to Cloth the naked, to feed the hungry &c. (The necessities of their families being first provided for) is spent on these things, 2. The difference between habits for distinction of Persons in magistracy and habits for vanity, where there is no such distinction. 3. The time that is spent in the dressing up worms in this manner. 4. The proneness of our hearts to value our selves upon these accoutrements. But when I Consider, 1. What of men, and women's estates, which God hath given them to Cloth the naked, to feed the hungry etc. (The necessities of their families being First provided for) is spent on these things, 2. The difference between habits for distinction of Persons in magistracy and habits for vanity, where there is no such distinction. 3. The time that is spent in the dressing up worms in this manner. 4. The proneness of our hearts to valve our selves upon these accoutrements. p-acp c-crq pns11 vvb, crd q-crq pp-f n2, cc ng2 n2, r-crq np1 vhz vvn pno32 p-acp n1 dt j, p-acp vvb dt j av (dt n2 pp-f po32 n2 vbg ord vvn p-acp) vbz vvn p-acp d n2, crd dt n1 p-acp n2 p-acp n1 pp-f n2 p-acp n1 cc n2 p-acp n1, c-crq pc-acp vbz dx d n1. crd dt n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp dt n-vvg a-acp n2 p-acp d n1. crd dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp d n2. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1623 Page 727
13259 I cannot but think that there is more forbidden in those Texts, then that Christians should look upon these as their only or Principal Ornaments. Especially when I also consider that as God in the old Testament forbad his People the habits of Heathens: So he hath commanded his People, Rom. 12. 2. Not to be conformed to this World, Rom. 12. 2. 3. Thirdly, Consider the sinfulness of some of these things. I cannot but think that there is more forbidden in those Texts, then that Christians should look upon these as their only or Principal Ornament. Especially when I also Consider that as God in the old Testament forbade his People the habits of heathens: So he hath commanded his People, Rom. 12. 2. Not to be conformed to this World, Rom. 12. 2. 3. Thirdly, Consider the sinfulness of Some of these things. pns11 vmbx p-acp vvi cst pc-acp vbz av-dc vvn p-acp d n2, av cst np1 vmd vvi p-acp d c-acp po32 av-j cc j-jn n2. av-j q-crq pns11 av vvb cst p-acp np1 p-acp dt j n1 vvd po31 n1 dt n2 pp-f n2-jn: av pns31 vhz vvn po31 n1, np1 crd crd xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n1, np1 crd crd crd ord, vvb dt n1 pp-f d pp-f d n2. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1623 Page 727
13260 Where these adornings are beyond the quality of Persons, and beyond what their estates will bear, in consistency with that Proportion of good works which God requireth of them, where they are temptations to draw out the lusts of others: Where these adornings Are beyond the quality of Persons, and beyond what their estates will bear, in consistency with that Proportion of good works which God requires of them, where they Are temptations to draw out the Lustiest of Others: q-crq d n2-vvg vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, cc p-acp r-crq po32 n2 vmb vvi, p-acp n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f j n2 r-crq np1 vvz pp-f pno32, c-crq pns32 vbr n2 pc-acp vvi av dt n2 pp-f n2-jn: (58) sermon (DIV2) 1624 Page 727
13261 Where they are offences and Scandals to such as fear God, they are doubtless •inful. Cyprian in his Book de Virginum disciplina, hath several arguments against the new arts of the World for Ornaments, especially that of painting, God, (saith he) made us after his own Image, it is the Devil who maketh the alteration, O the vile presumption of those, who dare attempt to alter the workmanship of God! Art not thou afraid (saith he) that God in the resurrection should not own thee, Where they Are offences and Scandals to such as Fear God, they Are doubtless •inful. Cyprian in his Book de Virginum Discipline, hath several Arguments against the new arts of the World for Ornament, especially that of painting, God, (Says he) made us After his own Image, it is the devil who makes the alteration, Oh the vile presumption of those, who Dare attempt to altar the workmanship of God! Art not thou afraid (Says he) that God in the resurrection should not own thee, c-crq pns32 vbr n2 cc n2 p-acp d c-acp n1 np1, pns32 vbr av-j j. np1 p-acp po31 n1 fw-fr np1 fw-la, vhz j n2 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n2, av-j d pp-f vvg, np1, (vvz pns31) vvd pno12 p-acp po31 d n1, pn31 vbz dt n1 r-crq vvz dt n1, uh dt j n1 pp-f d, r-crq vvb vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 n1 xx pns21 j (vvz pns31) cst np1 p-acp dt n1 vmd xx vvi pno21, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1624 Page 727
13262 and say opus meum hoc non est ▪ This is none of my workmanship. and say opus meum hoc non est ▪ This is none of my workmanship. cc vvi fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la ▪ d vbz pix pp-f po11 n1. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1624 Page 727
13263 Again (saith he) is not this poor wretch alwaies a torment to her self? She hath her Eyes alwaies in her glass and is never pleased with her self. Again (Says he) is not this poor wretch always a torment to her self? She hath her Eyes always in her glass and is never pleased with her self. av (vvz pns31) vbz xx d j n1 av dt n1 p-acp po31 n1? pns31 vhz po31 n2 av p-acp po31 n1 cc vbz av-x vvn p-acp po31 n1. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1624 Page 728
13264 Consider lastly, how inconsistent these things are with that Ministring to the necessity of Saints: Consider lastly, how inconsistent these things Are with that Ministering to the necessity of Saints: vvi ord, c-crq j d n2 vbr p-acp d j-vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2: (58) sermon (DIV2) 1625 Page 728
13265 That richness in good works, that mortification. The declaration of our sense of Gods dispensations to us, which are the duties of Christians: That richness in good works, that mortification. The declaration of our sense of God's dispensations to us, which Are the duties of Christians: cst n1 p-acp j n2, cst n1. dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 pp-f npg1 n2 p-acp pno12, r-crq vbr dt n2 pp-f np1: (58) sermon (DIV2) 1625 Page 728
13266 God requires that we should labour with our hands, that we may have to give to him that needeth, Eph. 4. 28. And should not we think you, leave off a Silk garment, or a little Silver or Gold lace, a Ring, a Jewel a costly dress that we might have more abundantly to give to those that need? Are you rich in the World, and will your estate bear such expences, God requires that we should labour with our hands, that we may have to give to him that needs, Ephesians 4. 28. And should not we think you, leave off a Silk garment, or a little Silver or Gold lace, a Ring, a Jewel a costly dress that we might have more abundantly to give to those that need? are you rich in the World, and will your estate bear such expenses, np1 vvz cst pns12 vmd vvi p-acp po12 n2, cst pns12 vmb vhi pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 cst vvz, np1 crd crd cc vmd xx pns12 vvi pn22, vvb a-acp dt n1 n1, cc dt j n1 cc n1 n1, dt n1, dt n1 dt j vvb cst pns12 vmd vhi av-dc av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp d cst vvb? vbr pn22 j p-acp dt n1, cc vmb po22 n1 vvi d n2, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1625 Page 728
13267 and hath not God charged such, 1 Tim. 6. 18. To do good, to be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to Communicate, laying up in store for your selves a good foundation, against the time to come, that you may lay hold on Eternal life. and hath not God charged such, 1 Tim. 6. 18. To do good, to be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to Communicate, laying up in store for your selves a good Foundation, against the time to come, that you may lay hold on Eternal life. cc vhz xx np1 vvn d, crd np1 crd crd p-acp vdb j, pc-acp vbi j p-acp j n2, j pc-acp vvi, vvg pc-acp vvi, vvg a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp po22 n2 dt j n1, p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi, cst pn22 vmb vvi n1 p-acp j n1. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1625 Page 728
13268 Can you be rich in clothes, and habits, and rich in good works also? If you could doth not the Apostle tell you, That those who are Christs have crucified the flesh, with the affections and lusts thereof, Gal. 5. 24. Is this your crucifixion of the flesh with its affections and lusts? What is a gratifying and pleasing the flesh, what is a making provision for the affections, Can you be rich in clothes, and habits, and rich in good works also? If you could does not the Apostle tell you, That those who Are Christ have Crucified the Flesh, with the affections and Lustiest thereof, Gal. 5. 24. Is this your crucifixion of the Flesh with its affections and Lustiest? What is a gratifying and pleasing the Flesh, what is a making provision for the affections, vmb pn22 vbi j p-acp n2, cc n2, cc j p-acp j n2 av? cs pn22 vmd vdz xx dt n1 vvb pn22, cst d r-crq vbr npg1 vhb vvd dt n1, p-acp dt n2 cc n2 av, np1 crd crd vbz d po22 n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po31 n2 cc n2? q-crq vbz dt vvg cc vvg dt n1, r-crq vbz dt vvg n1 p-acp dt n2, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1625 Page 728
13269 and lusts of it, if this be not? To what other use, or end can these things be? Doth adorning our selves with Jewels and Silks, and Lustiest of it, if this be not? To what other use, or end can these things be? Does adorning our selves with Jewels and Silks, cc n2 pp-f pn31, cs d vbb xx? p-acp r-crq j-jn n1, cc n1 vmb d n2 vbi? vdz vvg po12 n2 p-acp n2 cc n2, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1625 Page 728
13270 and Ribbands, patchings and paintings, speak a mortified heart to the World? a Crucified heart to the flesh? They speak nothing less then this; and Ribbons, patchings and paintings, speak a mortified heart to the World? a crucified heart to the Flesh? They speak nothing less then this; cc n2, n2-vvg cc n2-vvg, vvb dt j-vvn n1 p-acp dt n1? dt vvn n1 p-acp dt n1? pns32 vvb pix av-dc cs d; (58) sermon (DIV2) 1625 Page 728
13271 surely they speak flesh, that is wanton, and proud, and puffed up. surely they speak Flesh, that is wanton, and proud, and puffed up. av-j pns32 vvb n1, cst vbz j-jn, cc j, cc vvd a-acp. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1625 Page 728
13272 It is the Observation of a learned Author, That heretofore Christians wounded their flesh for mortification, we wound it for pride, folly and vanity; the Ears are boared to hang Jewels in: It is the Observation of a learned Author, That heretofore Christians wounded their Flesh for mortification, we wound it for pride, folly and vanity; the Ears Are bored to hang Jewels in: pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, cst av np1 vvd po32 n1 p-acp n1, pns12 vvb pn31 p-acp n1, n1 cc n1; dt n2 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp: (58) sermon (DIV2) 1625 Page 728
13273 But how much better is that boaring of the Ear mentioned, Psal. 40. 6. A boaring of the E ars in Testimony that we will be the Lords Servants for ever. But how much better is that boring of the Ear mentioned, Psalm 40. 6. A boring of the E ars in Testimony that we will be the lords Servants for ever. cc-acp c-crq d jc vbz d vvg pp-f dt n1 vvn, np1 crd crd dt vvg pp-f dt sy fw-la p-acp n1 cst pns12 vmb vbi dt n2 n2 p-acp av. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1625 Page 728
13274 Besides, look throughout all the Scripture you shall find Gods People conformed their habits to Gods dispensations towards them. Beside, look throughout all the Scripture you shall find God's People conformed their habits to God's dispensations towards them. p-acp, vvb p-acp d dt n1 pn22 vmb vvi npg1 n1 vvn po32 n2 p-acp ng1 n2 p-acp pno32. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1625 Page 728
13275 This was done by Gods direction, Exod. 33. 5. I will come up (saith God) into the midst of you in a moment and consume you, This was done by God's direction, Exod 33. 5. I will come up (Says God) into the midst of you in a moment and consume you, d vbds vdn p-acp npg1 n1, np1 crd crd pns11 vmb vvi a-acp (vvz np1) p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn22 p-acp dt n1 cc vvb pn22, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1625 Page 728
13276 therefore now put off thy Ornaments from thee, that I may know what to do unto thee. Therefore now put off thy Ornament from thee, that I may know what to do unto thee. av av vvn a-acp po21 n2 p-acp pno21, cst pns11 vmb vvi r-crq pc-acp vdi p-acp pno21. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1625 Page 728
13277 They did so v. 6. Accordingly you shall observe Gods People all along in holy Writ, under sad dispensations, putting on Sackclot h, throwing ashes on their heads, rending their garments. They did so v. 6. Accordingly you shall observe God's People all along in holy Writ, under sad dispensations, putting on Sackclot h, throwing Ashes on their Heads, rending their garments. pns32 vdd av n1 crd av-vvg pn22 vmb vvi npg1 n1 d a-acp p-acp j vvn, p-acp j n2, vvg p-acp n1 zz, vvg n2 p-acp po32 n2, vvg po32 n2. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1625 Page 729
13278 Behold (faith God to ••ru•h, Jer. 45. 4.) What I have built I will break down, Behold (faith God to ••ru•h, Jer. 45. 4.) What I have built I will break down, vvb (n1 np1 p-acp vvb, np1 crd crd) q-crq pns11 vhb vvn pns11 vmb vvi a-acp, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1625 Page 729
13279 and that which I have planted I will plack up, even this whole land. And seekest thou great things for thy self, seek them not. and that which I have planted I will plack up, even this Whole land. And Seekest thou great things for thy self, seek them not. cc cst r-crq pns11 vhb vvn pns11 vmb n1 a-acp, av d j-jn n1. cc vv2 pns21 j n2 p-acp po21 n1, vvb pno32 xx. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1625 Page 729
13280 I beseech you look about, see what God looks as if he were doing with us; I beseech you look about, see what God looks as if he were doing with us; pns11 vvb pn22 vvb a-acp, vvb r-crq np1 vvz c-acp cs pns31 vbdr vdg p-acp pno12; (58) sermon (DIV2) 1625 Page 729
13281 doth not he look as if he would come into the midst of us in a moment, does not he look as if he would come into the midst of us in a moment, vdz xx pns31 vvi c-acp cs pns31 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno12 p-acp dt n1, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1625 Page 729
13282 and consume us? As if he would strip us all naked, and make us all bare? Is this a time to seek fine and gay things for our selves? How little do we consider what God is about to do in all appearance in the midst of us? and consume us? As if he would strip us all naked, and make us all bore? Is this a time to seek fine and gay things for our selves? How little doe we Consider what God is about to do in all appearance in the midst of us? cc vvb pno12? p-acp cs pns31 vmd vvi pno12 d j, cc vvb pno12 d j? vbz d dt n1 pc-acp vvi j cc j n2 p-acp po12 n2? q-crq j n1 pns12 vvi r-crq n1 vbz p-acp pc-acp vdi p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno12? (58) sermon (DIV2) 1625 Page 729
13283 2. Secondly, Study holiness, If you will look after beauty, study the true, the inward beauty, that which commendeth the Soul to God; 2. Secondly, Study holiness, If you will look After beauty, study the true, the inward beauty, that which commends the Soul to God; crd ord, vvb n1, cs pn22 vmb vvi p-acp n1, vvb dt j, dt j n1, cst r-crq vvz dt n1 p-acp np1; (58) sermon (DIV2) 1626 Page 729
13284 your labour for the other many times destroys your Souls, it consumes the time which should be spent in reading, in praying, fasting. your labour for the other many times Destroys your Souls, it consumes the time which should be spent in reading, in praying, fasting. po22 n1 p-acp dt n-jn d n2 vvz po22 n2, pn31 vvz dt n1 r-crq vmd vbi vvn p-acp vvg, p-acp vvg, j-vvg. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1626 Page 729
13285 It devours your estates which should be spent in good works. The beauty vain Persons labour for is but Jezebels beauty; It devours your estates which should be spent in good works. The beauty vain Persons labour for is but Jezebels beauty; pn31 vvz po22 n2 r-crq vmd vbi vvn p-acp j n2. dt n1 j n2 vvi c-acp vbz p-acp n2 n1; (58) sermon (DIV2) 1626 Page 729
13286 study the beauty of Sarah, of which you read in, 1 Pet. 3. 5. The Ornaments with which holy Women of old, adorned themselves, Ornaments which become such, study the beauty of Sarah, of which you read in, 1 Pet. 3. 5. The Ornament with which holy Women of old, adorned themselves, Ornament which become such, vvb dt n1 pp-f np1, pp-f r-crq pn22 vvb p-acp, crd np1 crd crd dt n2 p-acp r-crq j n2 pp-f j, vvd px32, n2 r-crq vvb d, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1626 Page 729
13287 as do not profess Pride, and vanity, but Godliness. Put Christs Chains about your Necks, his rows upon your Cheeks. as do not profess Pride, and vanity, but Godliness. Put Christ Chains about your Necks, his rows upon your Cheeks. c-acp vdb xx vvi n1, cc n1, cc-acp n1. vvb npg1 n2 p-acp po22 n2, po31 n2 p-acp po22 n2. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1626 Page 729
13288 The Pharisees prided themselves in their Phylatteries. They did ill to adorn themselves with those Scrowls of the law in their Skirts, The Pharisees prided themselves in their Phylatteries. They did ill to adorn themselves with those Scrowls of the law in their Skirts, dt np2 vvn px32 p-acp po32 n2. pns32 vdd av-jn pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp d vvz pp-f dt n1 p-acp po32 n2, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1626 Page 729
13289 while they lived not up to the rule, and true sense of it in their lives, while they lived not up to the Rule, and true sense of it in their lives, cs pns32 vvd xx a-acp p-acp dt n1, cc j n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp po32 n2, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1626 Page 729
13290 but there are no such rows of Jewels as those of Gods Precepts. but there Are no such rows of Jewels as those of God's Precepts. cc-acp pc-acp vbr dx d n2 pp-f n2 c-acp d pp-f npg1 n2. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1626 Page 729
13291 3. Lastly (with which I shall conclude this discourse) Satisfy not your selves with dreams, 3. Lastly (with which I shall conclude this discourse) Satisfy not your selves with dreams, crd ord (p-acp r-crq pns11 vmb vvi d n1) vvb xx po22 n2 p-acp n2, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1627 Page 729
13293 There may be an external appearing beauty, without any inward beauty, but that is but a counterfeit, there can be no inward beauty without an external beauty. There may be an external appearing beauty, without any inward beauty, but that is but a counterfeit, there can be no inward beauty without an external beauty. pc-acp vmb vbi dt j j-vvg n1, p-acp d j n1, cc-acp cst vbz p-acp dt n-jn, pc-acp vmb vbi dx j n1 p-acp dt j n1. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1627 Page 729
13294 Faith and Love too must be shewed by works, where holiness to the Lord is ingraven in any man or Womans heart, it will also be written (to use the phrase of the Prophet Zechariah, Ch. 14. 20.) upon the very bells of the Horses — yea every pot in Hierusalem shall be holiness to the Lord. Faith and Love too must be showed by works, where holiness to the Lord is engraven in any man or Woman's heart, it will also be written (to use the phrase of the Prophet Zechariah, Christ 14. 20.) upon the very Bells' of the Horses — yea every pot in Jerusalem shall be holiness to the Lord. n1 cc vvb av vmb vbi vvn p-acp n2, c-crq n1 p-acp dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp d n1 cc ng1 n1, pn31 vmb av vbi vvn (pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1, np1 crd crd) p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n2 — uh d n1 p-acp np1 vmb vbi n1 p-acp dt n1. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1627 Page 729
13295 We have a great cry of Religion, and for Religion in these days. We have a great cry of Religion, and for Religion in these days. pns12 vhb dt j n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp n1 p-acp d n2. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1627 Page 729
13296 We hear a bundance talking as if there were no Saints in the World but themselves, We hear a bundance talking as if there were no Saints in the World but themselves, pns12 vvb dt n1 vvg c-acp cs pc-acp vbdr dx n2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp px32, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1627 Page 729
13297 but wherein doth their Religion lye? In a fine tongue; but wherein does their Religion lie? In a fine tongue; cc-acp q-crq vdz po32 n1 vvi? p-acp dt j n1; (58) sermon (DIV2) 1627 Page 729
13298 they can (as Luther said) Crepare Christum make a crack, and boast of Christ. they can (as Luther said) Crepare Christ make a Crac, and boast of christ. pns32 vmb (c-acp np1 vvd) vvb np1 vvb dt n1, cc n1 pp-f np1. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1627 Page 729
13299 But where are the rows of Jewels upon their Cheeks? The Chains of Gold about their Necks? Where is their strict, But where Are the rows of Jewels upon their Cheeks? The Chains of Gold about their Necks? Where is their strict, p-acp q-crq vbr dt n2 pp-f n2 p-acp po32 n2? dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp po32 n2? q-crq vbz po32 j, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1627 Page 730
13300 and consciencious waiting upon God in Ordinances? Where's the fear of God to be seen in their lives? These times make me often to think of that saying of Hierom, Grande est Christianum esse, non dici. and conscientious waiting upon God in Ordinances? Where's the Fear of God to be seen in their lives? These times make me often to think of that saying of Hieronymus, Grande est Christian esse, non dici. cc j vvg p-acp np1 p-acp n2? q-crq|vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po32 n2? np1 n2 vvb pno11 av pc-acp vvi pp-f d n-vvg pp-f np1, fw-fr fw-fr np1 fw-la, fw-la fw-la. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1627 Page 730
13301 To be a Christian that is a great, and difficult thing, to be called so, that is a poor and mean, and very easy thing. To be a Christian that is a great, and difficult thing, to be called so, that is a poor and mean, and very easy thing. pc-acp vbi dt njp cst vbz dt j, cc j n1, pc-acp vbi vvn av, cst vbz dt j cc j, cc av j n1. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1627 Page 730
13302 Look abroad and see how few serious, and uniform Christians are to be found in the World, Look abroad and see how few serious, and uniform Christians Are to be found in the World, n1 av cc vvb c-crq d j, cc j np1 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1627 Page 730
13303 how few who in any measure answer that great name by any severity of life, and conversation. how few who in any measure answer that great name by any severity of life, and Conversation. c-crq d r-crq p-acp d n1 vvi d j n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, cc n1. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1627 Page 730
13304 If Luxuriousness in meats, and drinks, if excess in apparel and dresses, if griping the poor, If Luxuriousness in Meats, and drinks, if excess in apparel and Dresses, if gripping the poor, cs n1 p-acp n2, cc vvz, cs n1 p-acp n1 cc n2, cs vvg dt j, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1627 Page 730
13305 if cruelty towards Persons in distress, and oppression, and covetousness, and adding house to house speak Christians, we have too much of these things even amongst Professors: if cruelty towards Persons in distress, and oppression, and covetousness, and adding house to house speak Christians, we have too much of these things even among Professors: cs n1 p-acp n2 p-acp n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc vvg n1 p-acp n1 vvb np1, pns12 vhb av d pp-f d n2 av p-acp n2: (58) sermon (DIV2) 1627 Page 730
13306 But if a true believer must shew forth his faith, by works of piety towards God, But if a true believer must show forth his faith, by works of piety towards God, cc-acp cs dt j n1 vmb vvi av po31 n1, p-acp n2 pp-f n1 p-acp np1, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1627 Page 730
13307 and works of righteousness, and charity towards men, if they must abound in good works, and their light must shine before men so as they may see their good works, and works of righteousness, and charity towards men, if they must abound in good works, and their Light must shine before men so as they may see their good works, cc n2 pp-f n1, cc n1 p-acp n2, cs pns32 vmb vvi p-acp j n2, cc po32 n1 vmb vvi p-acp n2 av c-acp pns32 vmb vvi po32 j n2, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1627 Page 730
13308 and glorify their Father which is in Heaven, how small is the number of Christians in this age wherein there is so much talk of it; and Glorify their Father which is in Heaven, how small is the number of Christians in this age wherein there is so much talk of it; cc vvi po32 n1 r-crq vbz p-acp n1, c-crq j vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1 c-crq pc-acp vbz av av-d vvi pp-f pn31; (58) sermon (DIV2) 1627 Page 730
13309 We must say of many Professors to Religion as once Isaac said of Jacob, Gen. 27. 22. The voice is Jacobs voice, but the hands are Esaus hands. There are many whose voice indeed is Jacobs voice, they talk like Saints, O but their hands are Esau 's hands. We must say of many Professors to Religion as once Isaac said of Jacob, Gen. 27. 22. The voice is Jacobs voice, but the hands Are Esaus hands. There Are many whose voice indeed is Jacobs voice, they talk like Saints, Oh but their hands Are Esau is hands. pns12 vmb vvi pp-f d n2 p-acp n1 c-acp a-acp np1 vvd pp-f np1, np1 crd crd dt n1 vbz np1 n1, p-acp dt n2 vbr npg1 n2. pc-acp vbr d rg-crq n1 av vbz np1 n1, pns32 vvb av-j n2, uh cc-acp po32 n2 vbr np1 vbz n2. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1627 Page 730
13310 Let them come unto you that you may feel them. Their habits are Esau 's habit; Let them come unto you that you may feel them. Their habits Are Esau is habit; vvb pno32 vvi p-acp pn22 cst pn22 vmb vvi pno32. po32 n2 vbr np1 vbz n1; (58) sermon (DIV2) 1627 Page 730
13313 Know it to be your duty, as much to abound in Prayer, hearing, fasting, exercises of repentance, and mortification, as others make it their vanity to abound in good words, costly apparel, in Pride and Luxury. Know it to be your duty, as much to abound in Prayer, hearing, fasting, exercises of Repentance, and mortification, as Others make it their vanity to abound in good words, costly apparel, in Pride and Luxury. vvb pn31 pc-acp vbi po22 n1, c-acp av-d pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, vvg, vvg, n2 pp-f n1, cc n1, p-acp n2-jn vvb pn31 po32 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp j n2, j n1, p-acp n1 cc n1. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1627 Page 730
13314 You must have Christs rows upon your Cheeks, his Chains about your Necks. I shall conclude with that of the Apostle to the Philippians, Philip. 4. 8. 9. You must have Christ rows upon your Cheeks, his Chains about your Necks. I shall conclude with that of the Apostle to the Philippians, Philip. 4. 8. 9. pn22 vmb vhi npg1 n2 p-acp po22 n2, po31 n2 p-acp po22 n2. pns11 vmb vvi p-acp d pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt njp2, np1. crd crd crd (58) sermon (DIV2) 1627 Page 730
13315 Finally (Brethren) whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report, Finally (Brothers) whatsoever things Are true, whatsoever things Are honest, whatsoever things Are just, whatsoever things Are pure, whatsoever things Are lovely, whatsoever things Are of good report, av-j (n2) r-crq n2 vbr j, r-crq n2 vbr j, r-crq n2 vbr j, r-crq n2 vbr j, r-crq n2 vbr j, r-crq n2 vbr pp-f j n1, (58) sermon (DIV2) 1628 Page 730
13316 if there be any vertue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. cs pc-acp vbb d n1, cc cs pc-acp vbb d n1, vvb p-acp d n2. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1628 Page 730
13317 These things which you have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do. These things which you have both learned, and received, and herd, and seen in me, do. d n2 r-crq pn22 vhb av-d vvn, cc vvn, cc vvn, cc vvn p-acp pno11, vdb. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1629 Page 730
13318 And the God of peace shall be with you. And the God of peace shall be with you. cc dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vbi p-acp pn22. (58) sermon (DIV2) 1629 Page 730
13319 Sermon L. Canticles 1. 11. We will make thee Borders of Gold, with Studs of Silver. Sermon L. Canticles 1. 11. We will make thee Borders of Gold, with Studs of Silver. n1 np1 n2 crd crd pns12 vmb vvi pno21 n2 pp-f n1, p-acp n2 pp-f n1. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1629 Page 731
13320 THE Chaldee Paraphrast out of his unreasonable fondness to make this whole Song to be nothing else but a discourse betwixt God and the Congregation of Israel, thus glosseth upon these words. THE Chaldee Paraphrast out of his unreasonable fondness to make this Whole Song to be nothing Else but a discourse betwixt God and the Congregation of Israel, thus Glosseth upon these words. dt np1 vvd av pp-f po31 j n1 pc-acp vvi d j-jn n1 pc-acp vbi pix av cc-acp dt n1 p-acp np1 cc dt n1 pp-f np1, av vvz p-acp d n2. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1630 Page 731
13321 It was then said unto Moses go up to the firmament, and I will give thee there two Tables of stone cut out of the Sapphire of the throne of Glory, shining like the best Gold ordered with lines written with my own Fingers, in which are ingraven the Ten commandments which are more pure, then Silver purified seven times, &c. I should hardly mention this ancient Jewish Paraphrast so often, It was then said unto Moses go up to the firmament, and I will give thee there two Tables of stone Cut out of the Sapphire of the throne of Glory, shining like the best Gold ordered with lines written with my own Fingers, in which Are engraven the Ten Commandments which Are more pure, then Silver purified seven times, etc. I should hardly mention this ancient Jewish Paraphrast so often, pn31 vbds av vvn p-acp np1 vvb a-acp p-acp dt n1, cc pns11 vmb vvi pno21 a-acp crd n2 pp-f n1 vvn av pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, vvg av-j dt js n1 vvn p-acp n2 vvn p-acp po11 d n2, p-acp r-crq vbr vvn dt crd n2 r-crq vbr av-dc j, av n1 vvd crd n2, av pns11 vmd av vvi d j jp vvd av av, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1631 Page 731
13322 but to convince the Atheistical Spirits of latter ages, that the Jews did not understand this excellent Song as a meer wanton Love Song, between Solomon and the Daughter of Pharaoh. Neither did Gregory Nyssen, Gregory the great, but to convince the Atheistical Spirits of latter ages, that the jews did not understand this excellent Song as a mere wanton Love Song, between Solomon and the Daughter of Pharaoh. Neither did Gregory Nyssen, Gregory the great, cc-acp pc-acp vvi dt j n2 pp-f d n2, cst dt np2 vdd xx vvi d j n1 p-acp dt j j-jn n1 n1, p-acp np1 cc dt n1 pp-f np1. d vdd np1 np1, np1 dt j, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1631 Page 731
13323 nor Bernard, who with others of the Ancients have wrote Commentaries upon it, so understand it, nor Bernard, who with Others of the Ancients have wrote Commentaries upon it, so understand it, ccx np1, r-crq p-acp n2-jn pp-f dt n2-j vhb vvn n2 p-acp pn31, av vvb pn31, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1631 Page 731
13324 though they agreed not with this Paraphrast concerning the Persons in it. though they agreed not with this Paraphrast Concerning the Persons in it. cs pns32 vvd xx p-acp d vvd vvg dt n2 p-acp pn31. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1631 Page 731
13325 The Paraphrast you see makes the law given on mount Sinai to be the Borders of Gold, and studs of Silver. The Paraphrast you see makes the law given on mount Sinai to be the Borders of Gold, and studs of Silver. dt vvd pn22 vvb vvz dt n1 vvn p-acp n1 np1 pc-acp vbi dt n2 pp-f n1, cc n2 pp-f n1. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1631 Page 731
13326 I am not much satisfied with the translation of the words by our interpreters, because I find no other Interpreters agreeing with them. I am not much satisfied with the Translation of the words by our Interpreters, Because I find no other Interpreters agreeing with them. pns11 vbm xx av-d vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 p-acp po12 n2, c-acp pns11 vvb dx j-jn n2 vvg p-acp pno32. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1632 Page 731
13340 My Spouse faith Christ shall have her Ornaments too, answerable to, though infinitely excelling Ornaments of Gold and Silver: My Spouse faith christ shall have her Ornament too, answerable to, though infinitely excelling Ornament of Gold and Silver: po11 n1 n1 np1 vmb vhi po31 n2 av, j p-acp, cs av-j vvg n2 pp-f n1 cc n1: (59) sermon (DIV2) 1634 Page 732
13341 Most excellent Ornaments, tho Spiritual, and of a far other Nature. 2. He had before said, That her Cheeks were comely between the Rows of Jewels, Most excellent Ornament, though Spiritual, and of a Far other Nature. 2. He had before said, That her Cheeks were comely between the Rows of Jewels, ds j n2, cs j, cc pp-f dt av-j j-jn n1. crd pns31 vhd a-acp vvn, cst po31 n2 vbdr j p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1634 Page 732
13486 or a Silk-worm or a little flax for his Ornament; or a Silkworm or a little flax for his Ornament; cc dt n1 cc dt j n1 p-acp po31 n1; (59) sermon (DIV2) 1644 Page 740
13327 The 70 interpreters who are followed by those who made the Arabick Version interpret it images, or pictures. The Syriack Interpreters translate it Chains. Arias Montanus, and the Vulgar Latine translate it Collars. Junius and Tremellius, translate it Golden threds. Pagnine translateth it Golden Jewels Besides, the word here used is the same with a small alteration of the form which we had in the foregoing Verse and there we translated it Rows, why we should here translate it Borders I cannot tell. The 70 Interpreters who Are followed by those who made the Arabic Version interpret it Images, or pictures. The Syriac Interpreters translate it Chains. Arias Montanus, and the vulgar Latin translate it Collars. Junius and Tremellius, translate it Golden threads. Pagnine Translate it Golden Jewels Beside, the word Here used is the same with a small alteration of the from which we had in the foregoing Verse and there we translated it Rows, why we should Here translate it Borders I cannot tell. dt crd n2 r-crq vbr vvn p-acp d r-crq vvd dt jp np1 vvb pn31 n2, cc n2. dt np1 n2 vvb pn31 n2. np1 np1, cc dt j jp vvb pn31 n2. np1 cc np1, vvb pn31 j n2. j vvz pn31 j n2 a-acp, dt n1 av vvn vbz dt d p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq pns12 vhd p-acp dt vvg n1 cc a-acp pns12 vvn pn31 n2, c-crq pns12 vmd av vvi pn31 n2 pns11 vmbx vvi. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1632 Page 731
13328 I think the Tigurine Version translateth it best. They translate it Ornament a convenientia, Convenient Ornaments. I think the Tigurine Version Translate it best. They translate it Ornament a convenientia, Convenient Ornament. pns11 vvb dt np1 np1 vvz pn31 av-js. pns32 vvb pn31 n1 dt fw-la, j n2. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1632 Page 731
13329 It is certain the word signifieth some such Ornaments as Women used in those times, and Countries. It is certain the word signifies Some such Ornament as Women used in those times, and Countries. pn31 vbz j dt n1 vvz d d n2 c-acp n2 vvn p-acp d n2, cc n2. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1632 Page 732
13330 Ornaments differ both in several Countries, and in several Ages in the same Country, so that it is no wonder if Interpreters are at a loss so many hundreds of years since, exactly to translate words signifying things so variable after such a distance of time, and in another country. Ornament differ both in several Countries, and in several Ages in the same Country, so that it is no wonder if Interpreters Are At a loss so many hundreds of Years since, exactly to translate words signifying things so variable After such a distance of time, and in Another country. n2 vvb d p-acp j n2, cc p-acp j n2 p-acp dt d n1, av cst pn31 vbz dx n1 cs n2 vbr p-acp dt n1 av d crd pp-f n2 a-acp, av-j pc-acp vvi n2 vvg n2 av j p-acp d dt n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp j-jn n1. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1632 Page 732
13331 The more general translation of Ornaments, suitable Ornaments, is doubtless the best. The more general Translation of Ornament, suitable Ornament, is doubtless the best. dt av-dc j n1 pp-f n2, j n2, vbz av-j dt js. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1632 Page 732
13332 I am as little satisfyed with the translation of the other word [ studs ] others translate it Points, the Sepeuagint NONLATINALPHABET, marks. I am as little satisfied with the Translation of the other word [ studs ] Others translate it Points, the Sepeuagint, marks. pns11 vbm a-acp av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 [ n2 ] ng2-jn vvi pn31 n2, dt vvb, n2. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1633 Page 732
13333 It is granted by all that the word is derived from NONLATINALPHABET which signifyeth to point. This word is not (that I can find) used any where in holy Writ except in this Text, •and Gen. 30. & 31. in those chapters it signifyed• the spots which were upon the lambs after the sheep had conceived upon the sight of the pilled and straked rods, which Jacob had laid before them in the troughs. The Dutch translators interpret the Term, Buttons or knobs of Silver, doubtless the truest translation were with Badges, or spots of Silver. Mercer faith, the Phrase doth signify the highest, It is granted by all that the word is derived from which signifieth to point. This word is not (that I can find) used any where in holy Writ except in this Text, •and Gen. 30. & 31. in those Chapters it signifyed• the spots which were upon the Lambs After the sheep had conceived upon the sighed of the peeled and straked rods, which Jacob had laid before them in the troughs. The Dutch translators interpret the Term, Buttons or knobs of Silver, doubtless the Truest Translation were with Badges, or spots of Silver. Mercer faith, the Phrase does signify the highest, pn31 vbz vvn p-acp d cst dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp r-crq vvz p-acp vvb. d n1 vbz xx (d pns11 vmb vvi) vvd d c-crq p-acp j vvn c-acp p-acp d n1, n1 np1 crd cc crd p-acp d n2 pn31 n1 dt n2 r-crq vbdr p-acp dt n2 p-acp dt n1 vhd vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt vvd cc j n2, r-crq np1 vhd vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n2. dt jp n2 vvb dt n1, n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, av-j dt js n1 vbdr p-acp n2, cc n2 pp-f n1. np1 n1, dt n1 vdz vvi dt js, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1633 Page 732
13334 and most excellent Ornaments. But the difference about the words maketh no difference in Interpreters as to the sense, and most excellent Ornament. But the difference about the words makes no difference in Interpreters as to the sense, cc av-ds j n2. p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n2 vv2 dx n1 p-acp n2 c-acp p-acp dt n1, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1633 Page 732
13335 so that it is but a light difference. The sense is we will give thee yet more and more excellent Ornaments. so that it is but a Light difference. The sense is we will give thee yet more and more excellent Ornament. av cst pn31 vbz p-acp dt j n1. dt n1 vbz pns12 vmb vvi pno21 av av-dc cc av-dc j n2. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1633 Page 732
13336 Let me only note to you four or five things which will much conduce to clear up the sense, Let me only note to you four or five things which will much conduce to clear up the sense, vvb pno11 av-j vvi p-acp pn22 crd cc crd n2 r-crq vmb d vvi pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1633 Page 732
13337 and lead us to that Proposition of truth and point in Divinity which the Text holds forth. and led us to that Proposition of truth and point in Divinity which the Text holds forth. cc vvb pno12 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 r-crq dt n1 vvz av. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1633 Page 732
13338 1. I conceive (first) That you will all here understand a Metaphor drawn from Women, who delight much in Ornaments of Gold, 1. I conceive (First) That you will all Here understand a Metaphor drawn from Women, who delight much in Ornament of Gold, crd pns11 vvb (ord) cst pn22 vmb d av vvb dt n1 vvn p-acp n2, r-crq vvb av-d p-acp n2 pp-f n1, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1634 Page 732
13339 and Silver, and other precious things. Christ here speaketh to his Spouse as to a delicate Woman which Loves such Ornaments, and promiseth her such. and Silver, and other precious things. christ Here speaks to his Spouse as to a delicate Woman which Loves such Ornament, and promises her such. cc n1, cc j-jn j n2. np1 av vvz p-acp po31 n1 c-acp p-acp dt j n1 r-crq vvz d n2, cc vvz po31 d. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1634 Page 732
13342 and her Neck with Chains of Gold she was richly adorned, but (saith Christ) she shall have more also, Habenti da•it••. To her that hath shall be given, and her Neck with Chains of Gold she was richly adorned, but (Says christ) she shall have more also, Habenti da•it••. To her that hath shall be given, cc po31 n1 p-acp n2 pp-f n1 pns31 vbds av-j vvn, cc-acp (vvz np1) pns31 vmb vhi dc av, fw-la n1. p-acp pno31 cst vhz vmb vbi vvn, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1635 Page 732
13343 and she shall have more abundantly. I will not cease to adorn her. and she shall have more abundantly. I will not cease to adorn her. cc pns31 vmb vhi av-dc av-j. pns11 vmb xx vvi pc-acp vvi pno31. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1635 Page 732
13344 3. Thirdly, He doth not say, Thou shalt buy thee Borders of Gold with thy mony. 3. Thirdly, He does not say, Thou shalt buy thee Borders of Gold with thy money. crd ord, pns31 vdz xx vvi, pns21 vm2 vvi pno21 n2 pp-f n1 p-acp po21 n1. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1636 Page 732
13345 No not yet I will give the some mony which thou shalt improve, and with the improvement buy thee more. Grace is not merited. No not yet I will give the Some money which thou shalt improve, and with the improvement buy thee more. Grace is not merited. uh-dx xx av pns11 vmb vvi dt d n1 r-crq pns21 vm2 vvi, cc p-acp dt n1 vvb pno21 av-dc. n1 vbz xx vvn. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1636 Page 732
13346 Nor is the first grace given and the further grace of God merited. It is all given. Nor is the First grace given and the further grace of God merited. It is all given. ccx vbz dt ord n1 vvn cc dt jc n1 pp-f np1 vvd. pn31 vbz av-d vvn. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1636 Page 732
13347 We will (saies Christ) make for thee. The porro esse as well as the esse, the aboundings as well as the first breathings, and motions of Spiritual life, are all from God. We will (Says christ) make for thee. The porro esse as well as the esse, the aboundings as well as the First breathings, and motions of Spiritual life, Are all from God. pns12 vmb (vvz np1) vvb p-acp pno21. dt fw-la fw-la a-acp av c-acp dt fw-la, dt n2-vvg p-acp av c-acp dt ord n2-vvg, cc n2 pp-f j n1, vbr d p-acp np1. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1636 Page 732
13348 4. Lastly, He speaketh in the Plural Number: We will make. 4. Lastly, He speaks in the Plural Number: We will make. crd ord, pns31 vvz p-acp dt j n1: pns12 vmb vvi. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1637 Page 732
13349 This is either spoken Stylo Regio, in the stile of a Prince, Christ is a great King. This is either spoken Stylo Regio, in the style of a Prince, christ is a great King. d vbz av-d vvn np1 np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, np1 vbz dt j n1. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1637 Page 732
13350 Or else as it is said, Gen. 1. 26. Let us make man, to denote the Plurality of Persons in the Divine Being, and the concurrence of the whole Trinity, in the collation of Grace, and more Grace upon believers. Or Else as it is said, Gen. 1. 26. Let us make man, to denote the Plurality of Persons in the Divine Being, and the concurrence of the Whole Trinity, in the collation of Grace, and more Grace upon believers. cc av c-acp pn31 vbz vvn, np1 crd crd vvb pno12 vvi n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt j-jn vbg, cc dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc av-dc vvb p-acp n2. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1637 Page 732
13351 It is a rule in Divinity; omnia opera Trinitatis adextra sunt indivisa. It is a Rule in Divinity; omnia opera Trinitatis adextra sunt Indivisa. pn31 vbz dt n1 p-acp n1; fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1637 Page 732
13352 All the works of the Trinity, out of itself, and with relation to the creatures, are individed, what is the Act of one Person, is the work of all three Persons. All the works of the Trinity, out of itself, and with Relation to the creatures, Are individed, what is the Act of one Person, is the work of all three Persons. d dt n2 pp-f dt np1, av pp-f px31, cc p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2, vbr j, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f crd n1, vbz dt n1 pp-f d crd n2. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1637 Page 732
13353 The Father created, the Son createth, and the Holy Ghost createth. So in the works of Providence. The Father worketh hitherto, and the Son worketh. The Father created, the Son Createth, and the Holy Ghost Createth. So in the works of Providence. The Father works hitherto, and the Son works. dt n1 vvn, dt n1 vvz, cc dt j n1 vvz. av p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1. dt n1 vvz av, cc dt n1 vvz. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1637 Page 732
13354 This is eminently true in that noble work of Providence. The Collation of special grace, John. 14. 23. If any man love me, he will keep my words, This is eminently true in that noble work of Providence. The Collation of special grace, John. 14. 23. If any man love me, he will keep my words, d vbz av-j j p-acp cst j n1 pp-f n1. dt n1 pp-f j n1, np1 crd crd cs d n1 vvb pno11, pns31 vmb vvi po11 n2, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1637 Page 732
13355 and my Father will love him, and We will come unto him, and make Our abode with him. The Text being thus opened, you see to what point in Divinity it leadeth us. The Doctrine is this: and my Father will love him, and We will come unto him, and make Our Abided with him. The Text being thus opened, you see to what point in Divinity it leads us. The Doctrine is this: cc po11 n1 vmb vvi pno31, cc pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno31, cc vvi po12 vvd p-acp pno31. dt n1 vbg av vvn, pn22 vvb p-acp r-crq n1 p-acp n1 pn31 vvz pno12. dt n1 vbz d: (59) sermon (DIV2) 1637 Page 732
13356 Prop. That Christ is ready to give out more grace, more Spiritual Ornaments to the Souls of believers, where he seeth the Cheeks of his Saints already comely with Rows of Jewels, Prop. That christ is ready to give out more grace, more Spiritual Ornament to the Souls of believers, where he sees the Cheeks of his Saints already comely with Rows of Jewels, np1 cst np1 vbz j pc-acp vvi av dc n1, av-dc j n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, c-crq pns31 vvz dt n2 pp-f po31 n2 av j p-acp n2 pp-f n2, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1638 Page 732
13357 and their Necks with Chains of Gold, he will still be preparing for them Chains of Gold, with Spots of Silver. and their Necks with Chains of Gold, he will still be preparing for them Chains of Gold, with Spots of Silver. cc po32 n2 p-acp n2 pp-f n1, pns31 vmb av vbi vvg p-acp pno32 n2 pp-f n1, p-acp n2 pp-f n1. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1638 Page 732
13358 To this purpose is the promise, Matth. 13. 12. To him that hath shall be given, and he shall have in more abundance. To this purpose is the promise, Matthew 13. 12. To him that hath shall be given, and he shall have in more abundance. p-acp d n1 vbz dt n1, np1 crd crd p-acp pno31 cst vhz vmb vbi vvn, cc pns31 vmb vhi p-acp dc n1. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1639 Page 732
13359 It was the end of his coming into the World, not only that his People might have life, It was the end of his coming into the World, not only that his People might have life, pn31 vbds dt n1 pp-f po31 n-vvg p-acp dt n1, xx av-j d po31 n1 vmd vhi n1, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1639 Page 732
13360 but that they might have it more abundantly, John 10. 10. And he acteth in the dispensations of his grace according to, but that they might have it more abundantly, John 10. 10. And he Acts in the dispensations of his grace according to, cc-acp cst pns32 vmd vhi pn31 av-dc av-j, np1 crd crd cc pns31 vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 vvg p-acp, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1639 Page 732
13361 and in fulfilling of the end of that his coming. and in fulfilling of the end of that his coming. cc p-acp vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f d po31 n-vvg. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1639 Page 732
13362 He giveth out pardoning grace abundantly, Isaiah. 55. 6, 7. He will abundantly pardon, even according to, He gives out pardoning grace abundantly, Isaiah. 55. 6, 7. He will abundantly pardon, even according to, pns31 vvz av vvg n1 av-j, np1. crd crd, crd pns31 vmb av-j vvb, av vvg p-acp, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1639 Page 732
13363 and much above the abundings of sin in the creature. and much above the abundings of since in the creature. cc d p-acp dt n2-vvg pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1639 Page 732
13364 As sin hath abounded grace shall much more abound, Rom. 5. And as sin reneweth so his gracious acts of pardoning are renewed also. As since hath abounded grace shall much more abound, Rom. 5. And as since Reneweth so his gracious acts of pardoning Are renewed also. p-acp n1 vhz vvn n1 vmb d av-dc vvi, np1 crd cc c-acp n1 vvz av po31 j n2 pp-f vvg vbr vvn av. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1639 Page 732
13365 Sanctifying grace (and that indeed is properly the Ornament of a believer) he giveth abundantly. Sanctifying grace (and that indeed is properly the Ornament of a believer) he gives abundantly. vvg n1 (cc cst av vbz av-j dt n1 pp-f dt n1) pns31 vvz av-j. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1639 Page 734
13366 He fills the Souls of his People with joy, and peace in believing, that their Souls may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost, Rom. 15. 13. He maketh the Souls of his People to abound in loves; hence the aboundings in this gracious habit are made the matter of the Apostles prayer, 1 Thes. 3. 12. They could not grow in grace if he were not alwaies ready to give out more grace, He fills the Souls of his People with joy, and peace in believing, that their Souls may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost, Rom. 15. 13. He makes the Souls of his People to abound in loves; hence the aboundings in this gracious habit Are made the matter of the Apostles prayer, 1 Thebes 3. 12. They could not grow in grace if he were not always ready to give out more grace, pns31 vvz dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp n1, cc n1 p-acp vvg, cst po32 n2 vmb vvi p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, np1 crd crd pns31 vvz dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp vvb p-acp n2; av dt n2-vvg p-acp d j n1 vbr vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n2 n1, crd np1 crd crd pns32 vmd xx vvi p-acp n1 cs pns31 vbdr xx av j pc-acp vvi av dc n1, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1639 Page 734
13367 for all Acts must proceed from habits and a growth, and improvement in gracious Acts must flow from an increase of the power, and principle of acting. for all Acts must proceed from habits and a growth, and improvement in gracious Acts must flow from an increase of the power, and principle of acting. p-acp d n2 vmb vvi p-acp n2 cc dt n1, cc n1 p-acp j n2 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc n1 pp-f vvg. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1639 Page 734
13368 If any one asks the reason of this Liberality of Christ to his Spouse it is not hard to assign it. If any one asks the reason of this Liberality of christ to his Spouse it is not hard to assign it. cs d pi vvz dt n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1 pn31 vbz xx j pc-acp vvi pn31. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1639 Page 734
13369 1. That fulness of Grace and Love which is in him is the great ground and cause of it; 1. That fullness of Grace and Love which is in him is the great ground and cause of it; crd cst n1 pp-f n1 cc vvb r-crq vbz p-acp pno31 vbz dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31; (59) sermon (DIV2) 1640 Page 734
13370 what makes the loving Husband who knoweth that his Wife is already full stockt with Cloaths, what makes the loving Husband who Knoweth that his Wife is already full stocked with Clothes, r-crq vvz dt j-vvg n1 r-crq vvz d po31 n1 vbz av av-j vvn p-acp n2, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1640 Page 734
13371 and Linnen, and Rings and Jewels, and other Ornaments, that yet he can never go abroad but he must bring her home something to add to her stock in these things, and Linen, and Rings and Jewels, and other Ornament, that yet he can never go abroad but he must bring her home something to add to her stock in these things, cc n1, cc n2 cc n2, cc j-jn n2, cst av pns31 vmb av-x vvi av p-acp pns31 vmb vvi pno31 av-an pi p-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1 p-acp d n2, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1640 Page 734
13372 but only first he finds that his purse will hold out to it; but only First he finds that his purse will hold out to it; cc-acp av-j ord pns31 vvz cst po31 n1 vmb vvi av p-acp pn31; (59) sermon (DIV2) 1640 Page 734
13373 He hath wherewithal to do it. 2. His Love and kindness to his Wife is such as constraineth him to it, so as he can never think she hath enough, He hath wherewithal to do it. 2. His Love and kindness to his Wife is such as constrains him to it, so as he can never think she hath enough, pns31 vhz n-crq pc-acp vdi pn31. crd po31 vvb cc n1 p-acp po31 n1 vbz d c-acp vvz pno31 p-acp pn31, av c-acp pns31 vmb av-x vvi pns31 vhz av-d, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1640 Page 734
13374 and he is still giving to her as if she had nothing. Christ is a fountain of fulness, the fulness of the Godhead dwelt in him bodily, and he is still giving to her as if she had nothing. christ is a fountain of fullness, the fullness of the Godhead dwelled in him bodily, cc pns31 vbz av vvg p-acp pno31 c-acp cs pns31 vhd pix. np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd p-acp pno31 j, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1640 Page 734
13375 and of his fulness (saith John) we receive grace for grace; and of his fullness (Says John) we receive grace for grace; cc pp-f po31 n1 (vvz np1) pns12 vvb n1 p-acp n1; (59) sermon (DIV2) 1640 Page 734
13376 The full fountain runneth over, neither doth he lose any thing by his communication, while he giveth grace, he is but like unto the Sun which loseth no light by imparting its light to the World: The full fountain Runneth over, neither does he loose any thing by his communication, while he gives grace, he is but like unto the Sun which loses no Light by imparting its Light to the World: dt j n1 vvz a-acp, av-dx vdz pns31 vvi d n1 p-acp po31 n1, cs pns31 vvz n1, pns31 vbz p-acp av-j p-acp dt n1 r-crq vvz dx n1 p-acp vvg po31 n1 p-acp dt n1: (59) sermon (DIV2) 1640 Page 734
13377 Then his Love to his Saints is infinite & transcendent, he must not be outvyed by his creatures. Then his Love to his Saints is infinite & transcendent, he must not be outvied by his creatures. av po31 n1 p-acp po31 n2 vbz j cc j, pns31 vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp po31 n2. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1640 Page 734
13412 Hereby faith Christ is your Father glorified if you bring forth fruit; Hereby faith christ is your Father glorified if you bring forth fruit; av n1 np1 vbz po22 n1 vvn cs pn22 vvb av n1; (59) sermon (DIV2) 1642 Page 736
13378 Doth therefore a loving Husband when his Wife hath already a competent wardrobe, and a competent number of Ornaments, Does Therefore a loving Husband when his Wife hath already a competent wardrobe, and a competent number of Ornament, vdz av dt j-vvg n1 c-crq po31 n1 vhz av dt j n1, cc dt j n1 pp-f n2, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1640 Page 734
13379 yet add to her stores, and so much to supply her wants as to shew his own Love and kindness to her? How much more shall the Lord Jesus do it? So that in this reason there are indeed three. yet add to her stores, and so much to supply her Wants as to show his own Love and kindness to her? How much more shall the Lord jesus doe it? So that in this reason there Are indeed three. av vvb p-acp pno31 vvz, cc av av-d pc-acp vvi po31 n2 c-acp pc-acp vvi po31 d n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31? c-crq d dc vmb dt n1 np1 n1 pn31? av cst p-acp d n1 pc-acp vbr av crd. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1640 Page 734
13380 The first is that infinite fulness of grace that is in him, which cannot terminate it self in him, without a communication to the creature, the Second is the nature of his communication which is such, that he loseth nothing by it. The First is that infinite fullness of grace that is in him, which cannot terminate it self in him, without a communication to the creature, the Second is the nature of his communication which is such, that he loses nothing by it. dt ord vbz cst j n1 pp-f n1 cst vbz p-acp pno31, r-crq vmbx vvi pn31 n1 p-acp pno31, p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, dt ord vbz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 r-crq vbz d, cst pns31 vvz pix p-acp pn31. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1640 Page 734
13381 He saith we will make thee, borders of Gold, men and women are not so forward to give what they have aliunde, from without themselves: He Says we will make thee, borders of Gold, men and women Are not so forward to give what they have aliunde, from without themselves: pns31 vvz pns12 vmb vvi pno21, n2 pp-f n1, n2 cc n2 vbr xx av av-j pc-acp vvi r-crq pns32 vhb vvn, p-acp p-acp px32: (59) sermon (DIV2) 1640 Page 734
13382 As what they have from themselves and are no losers by the communication of. As what they have from themselves and Are no losers by the communication of. c-acp r-crq pns32 vhb p-acp px32 cc vbr dx n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1640 Page 735
13383 The term make doth not denote a non praeexistence. All the Chains of Gold with which Christ adorneth his Spouse are coaevous with Christ himself, given out in the pursuance of an Eternal purpose, purchased with the blood of Christ, The term make does not denote a non preexistence. All the Chains of Gold with which christ adorneth his Spouse Are coevous with christ himself, given out in the pursuance of an Eternal purpose, purchased with the blood of christ, dt n1 vvi vdz xx vvi dt fw-fr n1. d dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp r-crq np1 vvz po31 n1 vbr j p-acp np1 px31, vvn av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1640 Page 735
13384 but it signifieth that Christ hath them of his own. And then thirdly, His exceeding Love to his Spouse causeth the giving of them out. but it signifies that christ hath them of his own. And then Thirdly, His exceeding Love to his Spouse Causes the giving of them out. cc-acp pn31 vvz cst np1 vhz pno32 pp-f po31 d. cc av ord, po31 j-vvg n1 p-acp po31 n1 vvz dt vvg pp-f pno32 av. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1640 Page 735
13385 It is said of Paul, Acts 18. 5. That he was pressed in Spirit and Testified, &c. Christ is pressedin Spirit, with Love to the believing Soul. His heart is ravished as he afterward expresseth it in this song, Thou •ast ravished my heart, my Sister, my Spouse. It is said of Paul, Acts 18. 5. That he was pressed in Spirit and Testified, etc. christ is pressedin Spirit, with Love to the believing Soul. His heart is ravished as he afterwards Expresses it in this song, Thou •ast ravished my heart, my Sister, my Spouse. pn31 vbz vvn pp-f np1, n2 crd crd cst pns31 vbds vvn p-acp n1 cc vvn, av np1 vbz fw-fr n1, p-acp n1 p-acp dt j-vvg n1 po31 n1 vbz vvn c-acp pns31 av vvz pn31 p-acp d n1, pns21 vh2 vvn po11 n1, po11 n1, po11 n1. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1640 Page 735
13386 This love is the great and first moving cause of these communications; This love is the great and First moving cause of these communications; d n1 vbz dt j cc ord vvg n1 pp-f d n2; (59) sermon (DIV2) 1640 Page 735
13387 as the loving husband that hath an estate which will bear it, and a Wife wherein he greatly delighteth, is alwaies giving her such things as he judgeth will be pleasing and acceptable unto her; as the loving husband that hath an estate which will bear it, and a Wife wherein he greatly delights, is always giving her such things as he Judgeth will be pleasing and acceptable unto her; c-acp dt j-vvg n1 cst vhz dt n1 r-crq vmb vvi pn31, cc dt n1 c-crq pns31 av-j vvz, vbz av vvg po31 d n2 c-acp pns31 vvz vmb vbi vvg cc j p-acp pno31; (59) sermon (DIV2) 1640 Page 735
13388 so our blessed Lord, having first made his grace acceptable to the Soul, and then loving that Soul that hungreth and thirsteth after him, with a transcendent love cannot but be daily Satisfying such a Soul with his good things. so our blessed Lord, having First made his grace acceptable to the Soul, and then loving that Soul that hungereth and Thirsteth After him, with a transcendent love cannot but be daily Satisfying such a Soul with his good things. av po12 j-vvn n1, vhg ord vvn po31 n1 j p-acp dt n1, cc av vvg d n1 cst vvz cc vvz p-acp pno31, p-acp dt j n1 vmbx p-acp vbi av-j vvg d dt n1 p-acp po31 j n2. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1640 Page 735
13389 2. A second Reason of this is the Renewing wants of his Spouse. 2. A second Reason of this is the Renewing Wants of his Spouse. crd dt ord n1 pp-f d vbz dt vvg n2 pp-f po31 n1. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1641 Page 735
13390 Love doth not give•bare measure, but sheweth it self further than in a bare supply of wants, Ministring also to the pleasure and delight of the Person beloved, Love does not give•bare measure, but shows it self further than in a bore supply of Wants, Ministering also to the pleasure and delight of the Person Beloved, n1 vdz xx j n1, cc-acp vvz pn31 n1 jc cs p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2, j-vvg av p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1641 Page 735
13391 but to wants and desires it cannot be wanting; but to Wants and Desires it cannot be wanting; cc-acp p-acp vvz cc n2 pn31 vmbx vbi vvg; (59) sermon (DIV2) 1641 Page 735
13392 the Soul of a Christian, through the revival of lusts, and corruptions within itself, and through the repetition of temptations, the Soul of a Christian, through the revival of Lustiest, and corruptions within itself, and through the repetition of temptations, dt n1 pp-f dt njp, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, cc n2 p-acp px31, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1641 Page 735
13393 and in regard of Gods various dispensations to it, stands in need of the daily increase of grace. and in regard of God's various dispensations to it, Stands in need of the daily increase of grace. cc p-acp n1 pp-f npg1 j n2 p-acp pn31, vvz p-acp n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f n1. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1641 Page 735
13394 Nogood Soul hath so much grace, but it still wants. A prudent husband though very loving and tender, may judg his Wife hath Ornaments enough, Nogood Soul hath so much grace, but it still Wants. A prudent husband though very loving and tender, may judge his Wife hath Ornament enough, np1 n1 vhz av d n1, cc-acp pn31 av vvz. dt j n1 c-acp av vvg cc j, vmb vvb po31 n1 vhz n2 av-d, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1641 Page 735
13395 and therefore may cease to add to her stock, though she may not have some particular Ornament, and Therefore may cease to add to her stock, though she may not have Some particular Ornament, cc av vmb vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1, cs pns31 vmb xx vhi d j n1, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1641 Page 735
13396 because though she hath it not yet she may not want it, and it would be to her of no profitable use, only it may be, serve for Pride or ostentation, Because though she hath it not yet she may not want it, and it would be to her of no profitable use, only it may be, serve for Pride or ostentation, c-acp cs pns31 vhz pn31 xx av pns31 vmb xx vvi pn31, cc pn31 vmd vbi p-acp pno31 pp-f dx j n1, av-j pn31 vmb vbi, vvb p-acp n1 cc n1, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1641 Page 735
13397 but no tender husband with-holds from his Wife what he knoweth her to need. but no tender husband withholds from his Wife what he Knoweth her to need. cc-acp dx j n1 vvz p-acp po31 n1 r-crq pns31 vvz pno31 pc-acp vvi. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1641 Page 735
13398 But the Child of God never hath so much faith, but he seeth cause to cry out, Lord help my unbelief, he is in daily want of Spiritual strength, complaining of weakness, But the Child of God never hath so much faith, but he sees cause to cry out, Lord help my unbelief, he is in daily want of Spiritual strength, complaining of weakness, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 av-x vhz av d n1, cc-acp pns31 vvz n1 pc-acp vvi av, n1 vvb po11 n1, pns31 vbz p-acp j n1 pp-f j n1, vvg pp-f n1, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1641 Page 735
13399 and impotency, so as supplies of grace are a daily good to gracious Souls, and Christ can withhold no such thing from them. and impotency, so as supplies of grace Are a daily good to gracious Souls, and christ can withhold no such thing from them. cc n1, av c-acp n2 pp-f n1 vbr dt j j p-acp j n2, cc np1 vmb vvi dx d n1 p-acp pno32. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1641 Page 735
13400 Desire doth yet more engage the love of a correlate, and the more passionate and vehement the desire of the beloved is, the more he that loves moveth towards her Satisfaction. Desire does yet more engage the love of a correlate, and the more passionate and vehement the desire of the Beloved is, the more he that loves moves towards her Satisfaction. vvb vdz av av-dc vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt av-dc j cc j dt n1 pp-f dt n-vvn vbz, dt av-dc pns31 cst vvz vvz p-acp po31 n1. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1641 Page 736
13401 The Philosopher saith, to Love is to will that which is good to another, though indeed, love rather lyeth in a complacency which one taketh in another, of which the willing of good is but a first fruit, The Philosopher Says, to Love is to will that which is good to Another, though indeed, love rather lies in a complacency which one Takes in Another, of which the willing of good is but a First fruit, dt n1 vvz, pc-acp vvi vbz p-acp n1 cst r-crq vbz j p-acp j-jn, cs av, vvb av-c vvz p-acp dt n1 r-crq crd vvz p-acp j-jn, pp-f r-crq dt vvg pp-f j vbz p-acp dt ord n1, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1641 Page 736
13402 and an effect, good he tells us is that which all desire. The nature of good lyes in a Sutableness and conveniency to our needs, and an Effect, good he tells us is that which all desire. The nature of good lies in a Suitableness and conveniency to our needs, cc dt n1, j pns31 vvz pno12 p-acp|dt zz r-crq d n1. dt n1 pp-f j n2 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 p-acp po12 n2, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1641 Page 736
13403 for the supply of some vacuity, or emptiness in us, all the effluxes and emanations of divine grace are such, suted to some great wants of our Souls, for the supply of Some vacuity, or emptiness in us, all the Effluxes and emanations of divine grace Are such, suited to Some great Wants of our Souls, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, cc n1 p-acp pno12, d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f j-jn n1 vbr d, vvn p-acp d j n2 pp-f po12 n2, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1641 Page 736
13404 and not only so, but also to the desires of every gracious man and Woman, who is continually crying, give, give and God cannot be wanting either to supply the necessities, and not only so, but also to the Desires of every gracious man and Woman, who is continually crying, give, give and God cannot be wanting either to supply the necessities, cc xx av-j av, cc-acp av p-acp dt n2 pp-f d j n1 cc n1, r-crq vbz av-j vvg, vvb, vvb cc np1 vmbx vbi vvg d pc-acp vvi dt n2, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1641 Page 736
13405 or to answer the cravings, and importunities of his Peoples Souls. or to answer the cravings, and importunities of his Peoples Souls. cc pc-acp vvi dt n2-vvg, cc n2 pp-f po31 ng1 n2. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1641 Page 736
13406 He hears the desire of the humble, Psal. 10. 17. And giveth them their hearts desire, Psal. 21. 3. Lastly, The interest of Gods own honour and glory is concerned in his giving of more grace. He hears the desire of the humble, Psalm 10. 17. And gives them their hearts desire, Psalm 21. 3. Lastly, The Interest of God's own honour and glory is concerned in his giving of more grace. pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt j, np1 crd crd cc vvz pno32 po32 n2 vvb, np1 crd crd ord, dt n1 pp-f n2 d n1 cc n1 vbz vvn p-acp po31 vvg pp-f dc n1. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1641 Page 736
13407 The loving husband buyeth his Wife Chains, and Jewels. The loving husband buyeth his Wife Chains, and Jewels. dt j-vvg n1 vvz po31 n1 n2, cc n2. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1642 Page 736
13408 And fine Clothes, and when she hath a good stock he is yet adding to the stock; And fine Clothes, and when she hath a good stock he is yet adding to the stock; cc j n2, cc c-crq pns31 vhz dt j n1 pns31 vbz av vvg p-acp dt n1; (59) sermon (DIV2) 1642 Page 736
13409 his love to her, his desire to Satisfy her desires so far as he is able in all things convenient, are the great grounds, his love to her, his desire to Satisfy her Desires so Far as he is able in all things convenient, Are the great grounds, po31 n1 p-acp pno31, po31 n1 p-acp vvb po31 n2 av av-j c-acp pns31 vbz j p-acp d n2 j, vbr dt j n2, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1642 Page 736
13410 but yet he hath also some Eye to his own honour and Reputation, by it he is taken notice of in the World as one that is able to do such things, but yet he hath also Some Eye to his own honour and Reputation, by it he is taken notice of in the World as one that is able to do such things, cc-acp av pns31 vhz av d n1 p-acp po31 d n1 cc n1, p-acp pn31 pns31 vbz vvn n1 pp-f p-acp dt n1 c-acp pi cst vbz j pc-acp vdi d n2, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1642 Page 736
13411 and also as one to whom his Wife is very dear, this blessed Lover first aimeth at his own honour. and also as one to whom his Wife is very dear, this blessed Lover First aimeth At his own honour. cc av c-acp pi p-acp ro-crq po31 n1 vbz av j-jn, d j-vvn n1 ord vvz p-acp po31 d n1. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1642 Page 736
13413 much fruit of holiness requireth much of the seed of God, much grace, as the Principle productive of it, much fruit of holiness requires much of the seed of God, much grace, as the Principle productive of it, d n1 pp-f n1 vvz d pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, d n1, c-acp dt n1 j pp-f pn31, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1642 Page 736
13414 for without his influence the Soul can do nothing. Further grace is necessary to uphold and maintain what grace he hath already bestowed. for without his influence the Soul can do nothing. Further grace is necessary to uphold and maintain what grace he hath already bestowed. c-acp p-acp po31 n1 dt n1 vmb vdi pix. av-jc n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi cc vvi r-crq n1 pns31 vhz av vvn. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1642 Page 736
13415 It is also necessary to the production of that much fruit by which God is glorified by his People in the World. It is also necessary to the production of that much fruit by which God is glorified by his People in the World. pn31 vbz av j p-acp dt n1 pp-f d d n1 p-acp r-crq n1 vbz vvn p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1642 Page 736
13416 Grace in its true exercise is a lovely thing in the sight of the World. Men that hate the practice of grace in themselves, yet love it in another. Grace in its true exercise is a lovely thing in the sighed of the World. Men that hate the practice of grace in themselves, yet love it in Another. n1 p-acp po31 j n1 vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. np1 cst vvb dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp px32, av vvb pn31 p-acp j-jn. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1642 Page 736
13417 Hence the Apostle, 1 Pet. 2. 12. commandeth Christians to have their conversation honest amongst the Gentiles, that whereas they speak against them as evil doers, they may by their good works, which they shall behold, glorifie God in the day of their visitation. Hence the Apostle, 1 Pet. 2. 12. commands Christians to have their Conversation honest among the Gentiles, that whereas they speak against them as evil doers, they may by their good works, which they shall behold, Glorify God in the day of their Visitation. av dt n1, crd np1 crd crd vvz np1 p-acp vhb po32 n1 j p-acp dt n2-j, cst cs pns32 vvb p-acp pno32 c-acp j-jn n2, pns32 vmb p-acp po32 j n2, r-crq pns32 vmb vvi, vvi np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1642 Page 736
13418 The Children of God are like Stars, which shine from a borrowed light; God hath all the honour of their well doing. The Children of God Are like Stars, which shine from a borrowed Light; God hath all the honour of their well doing. dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr j n2, r-crq vvb p-acp dt j-vvn n1; np1 vhz d dt n1 pp-f po32 av vdg. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1642 Page 736
13419 The man that walketh piously, devoutly, humbly in his conversation towards God, and in the exercise of justice and righteousness, humility and meekness, mercy and charity, The man that walks piously, devoutly, humbly in his Conversation towards God, and in the exercise of Justice and righteousness, humility and meekness, mercy and charity, dt n1 cst vvz av-j, av-j, av-j p-acp po31 n1 p-acp np1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1642 Page 736
13420 and bounty towards men, that is moderate and sober in the use of prosperity, and patient in the time of adversity, doth by this conversation commend himself to all that part of the World, that hath yet any remainder of reason left, whose passions have not out-lawed their reason, and transformed them into Beasts: and bounty towards men, that is moderate and Sobrium in the use of Prosperity, and patient in the time of adversity, does by this Conversation commend himself to all that part of the World, that hath yet any remainder of reason left, whose passion have not outlawed their reason, and transformed them into Beasts: cc n1 p-acp n2, cst vbz j cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vdz p-acp d n1 vvb px31 p-acp d cst n1 pp-f dt n1, cst vhz av d n1 pp-f n1 vvn, rg-crq n2 vhb xx j po32 n1, cc vvd pno32 p-acp n2: (59) sermon (DIV2) 1642 Page 737
13421 And look as when the Wife is excellently attired, it draweth the Eyes of all after her, And look as when the Wife is excellently attired, it draws the Eyes of all After her, cc vvb c-acp c-crq dt n1 vbz av-j vvn, pn31 vvz dt n2 pp-f d p-acp pno31, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1642 Page 737
13422 & sets them upon enquiry, whose Wife she is, & the honour redoundeth to the Husband, out of whose Purse her Ornaments are known to come: & sets them upon enquiry, whose Wife she is, & the honour redoundeth to the Husband, out of whose Purse her Ornament Are known to come: cc vvz pno32 p-acp n1, rg-crq n1 pns31 vbz, cc dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, av pp-f rg-crq n1 po31 n2 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi: (59) sermon (DIV2) 1642 Page 737
13423 So when men see Christians abounding in the fear of the Lord, in faith, & love, in meekness, sobriety, liberality to the Poor, love to their Enemies, a doing good to all, the honour doth not only redound to them, So when men see Christians abounding in the Fear of the Lord, in faith, & love, in meekness, sobriety, liberality to the Poor, love to their Enemies, a doing good to all, the honour does not only redound to them, av c-crq n2 vvb np1 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp n1, cc n1, p-acp n1, n1, n1 p-acp dt j, vvb p-acp po32 n2, av vdg j p-acp d, dt n1 vdz xx av-j vvi p-acp pno32, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1642 Page 737
13424 but the Name of Christ for their sake is also well spoken of, the grace of God in them is commended and magnified. but the Name of christ for their sake is also well spoken of, the grace of God in them is commended and magnified. cc-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po32 n1 vbz av av vvn pp-f, dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32 vbz vvn cc vvn. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1642 Page 737
13425 I come now to the Application. I come now to the Application. pns11 vvb av p-acp dt n1. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1642 Page 737
13426 In the first place I cannot but observe from this Text how Christ condes•endeth to our weakness, that he might make himself and his grace desirable to us. In the First place I cannot but observe from this Text how christ condes•endeth to our weakness, that he might make himself and his grace desirable to us. p-acp dt ord n1 pns11 vmbx p-acp vvi p-acp d n1 c-crq np1 vvz p-acp po12 n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi px31 cc po31 n1 j p-acp pno12. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1643 Page 737
13427 Why doth not our Lord speak plainly, I will give them more grace, I will communicate more of my self unto them? He doth so in some other Texts; Why does not our Lord speak plainly, I will give them more grace, I will communicate more of my self unto them? He does so in Some other Texts; q-crq vdz xx po12 n1 vvi av-j, pns11 vmb vvi pno32 dc n1, pns11 vmb vvi dc pp-f po11 n1 p-acp pno32? pns31 vdz av p-acp d j-jn n2; (59) sermon (DIV2) 1643 Page 737
13428 here he clotheth his discourse with metaphors, and compareth his grace to things which we much desire, Here he clotheth his discourse with metaphors, and compareth his grace to things which we much desire, av pns31 vvz po31 n1 p-acp n2, cc vvz po31 vvb p-acp n2 r-crq pns12 d n1, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1643 Page 737
13429 and which are very lovely, and admirable in our Eyes. and which Are very lovely, and admirable in our Eyes. cc q-crq vbr av j, cc j p-acp po12 n2. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1643 Page 737
13430 This is observable, there is hardly any thing which, while we live in the World, is either necessary for our use, This is observable, there is hardly any thing which, while we live in the World, is either necessary for our use, d vbz j, pc-acp vbz av d n1 r-crq, cs pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1, vbz d j p-acp po12 n1, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1643 Page 737
13431 or delightful to our senses, which our fleshly appetite longs for, to which Christ some where or other hath not compared himself and the influences of his grace. or delightful to our Senses, which our fleshly appetite longs for, to which christ Some where or other hath not compared himself and the influences of his grace. cc j p-acp po12 n2, r-crq po12 j n1 vvz p-acp, p-acp r-crq np1 d n1 cc n-jn vhz xx vvn px31 cc dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1643 Page 737
13432 Is Bread necessary? I am (saith he) the bread of life, John. 6. Is water necessary? He compares himself, to living water, John. 4. Yea to a fountain of living water. Is Bred necessary? I am (Says he) the bred of life, John. 6. Is water necessary? He compares himself, to living water, John. 4. Yea to a fountain of living water. vbz n1 j? pns11 vbm (vvz pns31) dt n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd vbz n1 j? pns31 vvz px31, p-acp vvg n1, np1 crd uh p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-vvg n1. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1643 Page 737
13433 Is meat and drink necessary? My flesh (saith he) is meat indeed, and my blood is drink indeed. Is meat and drink necessary? My Flesh (Says he) is meat indeed, and my blood is drink indeed. vbz n1 cc vvi j? po11 n1 (vvz pns31) vbz n1 av, cc po11 n1 vbz n1 av. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1643 Page 737
13434 Is clothing necessary, and fine and rich clothing desirable? Come (saith he) buy of me white rayment, that thou mayest be clothed, that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear, Rev. 3. 18. Is Linnen necessary? And fine Linnen desirable, Rev. 21. 8. To the bride (the Lambs Wife) is granted, that she should be arayed in fine Linnen, clean, and white. Is clothing necessary, and fine and rich clothing desirable? Come (Says he) buy of me white raiment, that thou Mayest be clothed, that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear, Rev. 3. 18. Is Linen necessary? And fine Linen desirable, Rev. 21. 8. To the bride (the Lambs Wife) is granted, that she should be arrayed in fine Linen, clean, and white. vbz vvg j, cc j cc j vvg j? np1 (vvz pns31) vvb pp-f pno11 j-jn n1, cst pns21 vm2 vbi vvn, cst dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 vdb xx vvi, n1 crd crd vbz n1 j? cc j n1 j, n1 crd crd p-acp dt n1 (dt ng1 n1) vbz vvn, cst pns31 vmd vbi vvn p-acp j n1, j, cc j-jn. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1643 Page 737
13435 Is Physick sometimes wanting to us? The whole (saith he, speaking of himself) need not the Physitian but the sick. Is Physic sometime wanting to us? The Whole (Says he, speaking of himself) need not the physician but the sick. vbz n1 av vvg p-acp pno12? dt j-jn (vvz pns31, vvg pp-f px31) vvb xx dt n1 p-acp dt j. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1643 Page 737
13436 Is salve necessary sometimes to us? I counsel thee, (saith he, Rev. 3. 18.) To Anoint thee with Eye-salve. Is rest and ease desirable? Come (saith he) to me all you that are weary and heavy laden, Is salve necessary sometime to us? I counsel thee, (Says he, Rev. 3. 18.) To Anoint thee with Eyesalve. Is rest and ease desirable? Come (Says he) to me all you that Are weary and heavy laden, vbz n1 j av p-acp pno12? pns11 vvb pno21, (vvz pns31, n1 crd crd) p-acp vvb pno21 p-acp n1. vbz n1 cc vvi j? vvb (vvz pns31) p-acp pno11 d pn22 cst vbr j cc j vvn, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1643 Page 737
13437 and I will give you rest. and I will give you rest. cc pns11 vmb vvi pn22 n1. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1643 Page 737
13438 Is Gold and Silver, are rows of Silver, and Chains of Gold, borders of Gold, and studs or spots of Silver, desirable? I Counsel thee (saith he) to buy of me Gold tryed in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; Is Gold and Silver, Are rows of Silver, and Chains of Gold, borders of Gold, and studs or spots of Silver, desirable? I Counsel thee (Says he) to buy of me Gold tried in the fire, that thou Mayest be rich; vbz n1 cc n1, vbr n2 pp-f n1, cc n2 pp-f n1, n2 pp-f n1, cc n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, j? sy n1 pno21 (vvz pns31) p-acp vvb pp-f pno11 n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, cst pns21 vm2 vbi j; (59) sermon (DIV2) 1643 Page 738
13439 and here in my Text, thy Cheeks (saith he) are comely between the rows of Jewels: Thy neck, with Chains of Gold; and Here in my Text, thy Cheeks (Says he) Are comely between the rows of Jewels: Thy neck, with Chains of Gold; cc av p-acp po11 n1, po21 n2 (vvz pns31) vbr j p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2: po21 n1, p-acp n2 pp-f n1; (59) sermon (DIV2) 1643 Page 738
13440 we will make for thee, borders of Gold, and studs of Silver, Ez. 16. 10, 11, 12. I clothed thee, with b•oidered work and shod thee with badgers Skins, and I girded thee about with fine Linnen, and covered thee, with Silk; we will make for thee, borders of Gold, and studs of Silver, Ezra 16. 10, 11, 12. I clothed thee, with b•oidered work and shod thee with badgers Skins, and I girded thee about with fine Linen, and covered thee, with Silk; pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno21, n2 pp-f n1, cc n2 pp-f n1, np1 crd crd, crd, crd pns11 vvn pno21, p-acp j-vvn n1 cc j pno21 p-acp n2 n2, cc pns11 vvd pno21 a-acp p-acp j n1, cc vvn pno21, p-acp n1; (59) sermon (DIV2) 1643 Page 738
13441 I also decked thee with Ornaments, and I put Bracelets upon thy hands, and Ear-rings in thine Ears, I also decked thee with Ornament, and I put Bracelets upon thy hands, and Earrings in thine Ears, pns11 av vvn pno21 p-acp n2, cc pns11 vvd n2 p-acp po21 n2, cc n2 p-acp po21 n2, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1643 Page 738
13442 and a beautiful crown upon thine head. and a beautiful crown upon thine head. cc dt j n1 p-acp po21 n1. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1643 Page 738
13443 What is the meaning of all this, but I bestowed my love, my grace upon thee? How doth our blessed Lord humble himself to make himself, his favour, What is the meaning of all this, but I bestowed my love, my grace upon thee? How does our blessed Lord humble himself to make himself, his favour, q-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f d d, cc-acp pns11 vvd po11 n1, po11 n1 p-acp pno21? q-crq vdz po12 j-vvn n1 vvi px31 pc-acp vvi px31, po31 n1, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1643 Page 738
13444 and grace, the object of the most vain and airy Souls desire? and grace, the Object of the most vain and airy Souls desire? cc n1, dt n1 pp-f dt av-ds j cc j n2 vvi? (59) sermon (DIV2) 1643 Page 738
13445 Observe Secondly that Christs graces are those Ornaments with which he surnisheth the Souls of his beloved. Observe Secondly that Christ graces Are those Ornament with which he surnisheth the Souls of his Beloved. vvb ord cst npg1 n2 vbr d n2 p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz dt n2 pp-f po31 j-vvn. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1644 Page 738
13446 They are those borders of Gold, and studs of Silver, which are here spoken of. They Are those borders of Gold, and studs of Silver, which Are Here spoken of. pns32 vbr d n2 pp-f n1, cc n2 pp-f n1, r-crq vbr av vvn pp-f. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1644 Page 738
13447 They are the true, and the best Ornaments. Other Ornaments are but the Devils, or at best our own Ornaments. Such Ornaments as are put on for Pride or lust are the Devils Ornaments. With these Souls are adorned whom he hath by the hand, leading in the broad way which leadeth to destruction. They Are the true, and the best Ornament. Other Ornament Are but the Devils, or At best our own Ornament. Such Ornament as Are put on for Pride or lust Are the Devils Ornament. With these Souls Are adorned whom he hath by the hand, leading in the broad Way which leads to destruction. pns32 vbr dt j, cc dt av-js n2. j-jn n2 vbr p-acp dt n2, cc p-acp av-js po12 d n2. d n2 c-acp vbr vvn a-acp p-acp n1 cc n1 vbr dt n2 n2. p-acp d n2 vbr vvn r-crq pns31 vhz p-acp dt n1, vvg p-acp dt j n1 r-crq vvz p-acp n1. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1644 Page 738
13448 There are indeed other more innocent Ornaments which serve to signify the quality of Persons, There Are indeed other more innocent Ornament which serve to signify the quality of Persons, pc-acp vbr av j-jn n1 j-jn n2 r-crq vvb pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n2, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1644 Page 738
13449 and to make them appear more lovely, and amiable, but at the best these are but humane Ornaments, they are not the dresses in which Christ dresseth his Spouse; and to make them appear more lovely, and amiable, but At the best these Are but humane Ornament, they Are not the Dresses in which christ dresseth his Spouse; cc pc-acp vvi pno32 vvi av-dc j, cc j, cc-acp p-acp dt js d vbr p-acp j n2, pns32 vbr xx dt n2 p-acp r-crq np1 vvz po31 n1; (59) sermon (DIV2) 1644 Page 738
13450 a pious Soul may be dressed in these, (those that dwell in Kings houses, that are of higher quality, a pious Soul may be dressed in these, (those that dwell in Kings houses, that Are of higher quality, dt j n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d, (d cst vvb p-acp ng1 n2, cst vbr pp-f jc n1, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1644 Page 738
13451 and in an higher station, and greater estates in the World, may wear soft rayment;) but these are none of the Ornaments which Christ puts upon the Soul that he Loves, and in an higher station, and greater estates in the World, may wear soft raiment;) but these Are none of the Ornament which christ puts upon the Soul that he Loves, cc p-acp dt jc n1, cc jc n2 p-acp dt n1, vmb vvi j n1;) cc-acp d vbr pix pp-f dt n2 r-crq np1 vvz p-acp dt n1 cst pns31 vvz, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1644 Page 738
13452 though he may allow their infirmity in the use of them. though he may allow their infirmity in the use of them. cs pns31 vmb vvi po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1644 Page 738
13453 There is other bread, and men must use it, but Christ is the bread of life. There are other clothings, but Christs righteousness is the true clothing, There is other bred, and men must use it, but christ is the bred of life. There Are other clothings, but Christ righteousness is the true clothing, pc-acp vbz j-jn n1, cc n2 vmb vvi pn31, cc-acp np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1. pc-acp vbr j-jn n2-vvg, p-acp npg1 n1 vbz dt j n1, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1644 Page 738
13454 and the white Linnen of the Saints. and the white Linen of the Saints. cc dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n2. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1644 Page 738
13455 There are other Ornaments of our bodies, but the habits of grace, with which Christ dignifieth and adorneth the Souls of his People, are the only Ornaments of the Souls, which he looks at. There Are other Ornament of our bodies, but the habits of grace, with which christ dignifieth and adorneth the Souls of his People, Are the only Ornament of the Souls, which he looks At. pc-acp vbr j-jn n2 pp-f po12 n2, cc-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, p-acp r-crq np1 vvz cc vvz dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, vbr dt j n2 pp-f dt n2, r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1644 Page 738
13456 Christs Ornaments are, saith, Love, meekness, humility, temperance. The Love and fear of God Heavenly mindedness. Christ Ornament Are, Says, Love, meekness, humility, temperance. The Love and Fear of God Heavenly Mindedness. npg1 n2 vbr, vvz, n1, n1, n1, n1. dt vvb cc n1 pp-f np1 j n1. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1644 Page 738
13457 Thus saith the Apostle Peter of old, the holy women who trusted in God did adorn themselves. Thus Says the Apostle Peter of old, the holy women who trusted in God did adorn themselves. av vvz dt n1 np1 pp-f j, dt j n2 r-crq vvd p-acp np1 vdd vvi px32. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1644 Page 738
13458 You have an account of other Ornaments, Isaiah 3. But you find not this sentence at the foot of that account. You have an account of other Ornament, Isaiah 3. But you find not this sentence At the foot of that account. pn22 vhb dt n1 pp-f j-jn n2, np1 crd p-acp pn22 vvb xx d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1644 Page 739
13459 Thus of old holy women who trusted in God adorned themselves. Thus of old holy women who trusted in God adorned themselves. av pp-f j j n2 r-crq vvd p-acp np1 vvn px32. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1644 Page 739
13460 With some of them you read that Jezebel adorned her self when she looked out at the window. With Some of them you read that Jezebel adorned her self when she looked out At the window. p-acp d pp-f pno32 pn22 vvb cst np1 vvd po31 n1 c-crq pns31 vvd av p-acp dt n1. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1644 Page 739
13461 Methinks this should be a mighty humbling consideration to a good man or woman who have adorned themselves (after the manner of the World) that they might not be singular, Methinks this should be a mighty humbling consideration to a good man or woman who have adorned themselves (After the manner of the World) that they might not be singular, vvz d vmd vbi dt j vvg n1 p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 r-crq vhb vvn px32 (p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1) cst pns32 vmd xx vbi j, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1644 Page 739
13462 but go like Persons of their rank in the World, to think; but go like Persons of their rank in the World, to think; cc-acp vvb av-j n2 pp-f po32 n1 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi; (59) sermon (DIV2) 1644 Page 739
13463 Now I have decked, and adorned my self at the expence of a great deal of mony, Now I have decked, and adorned my self At the expense of a great deal of money, av pns11 vhb vvn, cc vvd po11 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f n1, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1644 Page 739
13464 and I have spent in the doing of it a great deal of time. and I have spent in the doing of it a great deal of time. cc pns11 vhb vvn p-acp dt vdg pp-f pn31 dt j n1 pp-f n1. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1644 Page 739
13465 None of these things are Christs Ornaments, he hath allowed me to wear them, but these are none of those things which I have received from him as my Saviour, and Redeemer; None of these things Are Christ Ornament, he hath allowed me to wear them, but these Are none of those things which I have received from him as my Saviour, and Redeemer; pi pp-f d n2 vbr npg1 n2, pns31 vhz vvn pno11 pc-acp vvi pno32, cc-acp d vbr pix pp-f d n2 r-crq pns11 vhb vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp po11 n1, cc n1; (59) sermon (DIV2) 1644 Page 739
13468 None of that attire, in which I must, if ever I come to Heaven, be brought unto the King of Kings. None of that attire, in which I must, if ever I come to Heaven, be brought unto the King of Kings. pix pp-f d n1, p-acp r-crq pns11 vmb, cs av pns11 vvb p-acp n1, vbb vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1644 Page 739
13469 This is none of that rayment of needlework mentioned, Psal. 45. 14. And would serious Christians but entertain some such thoughts, with what a contempt, This is none of that raiment of needlework mentioned, Psalm 45. 14. And would serious Christians but entertain Some such thoughts, with what a contempt, d vbz pix pp-f d n1 pp-f n1 vvn, np1 crd crd cc vmd j np1 p-acp vvi d d n2, p-acp r-crq dt n1, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1644 Page 739
13470 and neglect would they look upon their other Ornaments, while their circumstances make it but decent for them to wear them. and neglect would they look upon their other Ornament, while their Circumstances make it but decent for them to wear them. cc n1 vmd pns32 vvi p-acp po32 j-jn n2, cs po32 n2 vvi pn31 p-acp j c-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi pno32. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1644 Page 739
13471 How would they use them only to put them in mind of those better things by Christ resembled by them. How would they use them only to put them in mind of those better things by christ resembled by them. q-crq vmd pns32 vvi pno32 av-j pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1 pp-f d j n2 p-acp np1 vvd p-acp pno32. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1644 Page 739
13472 This comparison also lets us know, that the Ornaments of grace, are the best, the most valuable most desirable Ornaments. Christ compares them to rows of Jewels, to Chains of Gold, to badges and spots of Silver; Jewels Gold and Silver amongst things Ornamental, are the bravest, This comparison also lets us know, that the Ornament of grace, Are the best, the most valuable most desirable Ornament. christ compares them to rows of Jewels, to Chains of Gold, to badges and spots of Silver; Jewels Gold and Silver among things Ornamental, Are the Bravest, d n1 av vvz pno12 vvi, cst dt n2 pp-f n1, vbr dt js, dt av-ds j av-ds j n2. np1 vvz pno32 p-acp n2 pp-f n2, p-acp n2 pp-f n1, p-acp n2 cc n2 pp-f n1; n2 n1 cc n1 p-acp n2 j, vbr dt js, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1644 Page 739
13473 and amongst men counted above others. and among men counted above Others. cc p-acp n2 vvn p-acp n2-jn. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1644 Page 739
13474 Ah! that I could this day but fasten this one nail, this one persuasion in your Souls, That habits of grace, are the best Ornaments; Ah! that I could this day but fasten this one nail, this one persuasion in your Souls, That habits of grace, Are the best Ornament; uh cst pns11 vmd d n1 cc-acp vvi d crd n1, d crd n1 p-acp po22 n2, cst n2 pp-f n1, vbr dt js n2; (59) sermon (DIV2) 1644 Page 739
13475 how much wast of mony would be saved? How many good works more would be done? How much more given to the necessities of Saints, how much waste of money would be saved? How many good works more would be done? How much more given to the necessities of Saints, c-crq d n1 pp-f n1 vmd vbi vvn? c-crq d j n2 dc vmd vbi vdn? c-crq av-d av-dc vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1644 Page 739
13476 how much glory would be more given to God? How much more good done to others? How much more peace would be brought to your own Souls? How much more would the poor creature that upon the account of our vanity, is made more a Servant to corruptions, how much glory would be more given to God? How much more good done to Others? How much more peace would be brought to your own Souls? How much more would the poor creature that upon the account of our vanity, is made more a Servant to corruptions, c-crq d n1 vmd vbi av-dc vvn p-acp np1? c-crq av-d av-dc av-j vdn p-acp n2-jn? c-crq d dc n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp po22 d n2? c-crq d dc vmd dt j n1 cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, vbz vvn dc dt n1 p-acp n2, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1644 Page 739
13477 and groans (as the Apostle speaks, Rom. 8.) for the day of judgment upon that account, be rescued from that bondage? How much more time would be rescued for holy duties, were you but rooted, and groans (as the Apostle speaks, Rom. 8.) for the day of judgement upon that account, be rescued from that bondage? How much more time would be rescued for holy duties, were you but rooted, cc n2 (c-acp dt n1 vvz, np1 crd) p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n1, vbb vvn p-acp d n1? c-crq d dc n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp j n2, vbdr pn22 p-acp vvn, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1644 Page 740
13478 and grounded in this persuasion that there are no Ornaments like those of the grace of Christ. and grounded in this persuasion that there Are no Ornament like those of the grace of christ. cc vvn p-acp d n1 cst a-acp vbr dx n2 vvb d pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1644 Page 740
13479 Hear what Solomon saith, Prov. 1. 7, 8, 9. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of Knowledge. Hear what Solomon Says, Curae 1. 7, 8, 9. The Fear of the Lord is the beginning of Knowledge. np1 r-crq np1 vvz, np1 crd crd, crd, crd dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1644 Page 740
13480 — My Son hear the instruction of thy Father, and forsake not the Law of thy Mother, — My Son hear the instruction of thy Father, and forsake not the Law of thy Mother, — po11 n1 vvi dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, cc vvb xx dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1644 Page 740
13481 for they shall be an Ornament of grace unto thy head, and a Chain of Gold about thy neck, Prov. 4. 9. Wisdom shall give to thy head an Ornament of grace, and a crown of glory. for they shall be an Ornament of grace unto thy head, and a Chain of Gold about thy neck, Curae 4. 9. Wisdom shall give to thy head an Ornament of grace, and a crown of glory. c-acp pns32 vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po21 n1, cc dt vvb pp-f n1 p-acp po21 n1, np1 crd crd n1 vmb vvi p-acp po21 n1 dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1644 Page 740
13482 It were easy to demonstrate these to be the best and most excellent Ornaments, otherwise, It were easy to demonstrate these to be the best and most excellent Ornament, otherwise, pn31 vbdr j pc-acp vvi d pc-acp vbi dt js cc av-ds j n2, av, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1644 Page 740
13483 then by the Metaphor of the Text. These adorn the Soul: Others adorn the carkass only. then by the Metaphor of the Text. These adorn the Soul: Others adorn the carcase only. av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt np1 d vvi dt n1: ng2-jn vvi dt n1 av-j. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1644 Page 740
13484 The substance of others is corruptible, they are things beneath us for the most part, in the lowest ranks of creatures. The substance of Others is corruptible, they Are things beneath us for the most part, in the lowest ranks of creatures. dt n1 pp-f n2-jn vbz j, pns32 vbr n2 p-acp pno12 p-acp dt av-ds n1, p-acp dt js n2 pp-f n2. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1644 Page 740
13485 It is a shame to man to be beholden to a stone, or a little Earth, It is a shame to man to be beholden to a stone, or a little Earth, pn31 vbz dt n1 p-acp n1 pc-acp vbi vvi p-acp dt n1, cc dt j n1, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1644 Page 740
13487 they are Ornaments that degrade the creature, and make a man beholden for his Honour and Ornament to things he treads upon. they Are Ornament that degrade the creature, and make a man beholden for his Honour and Ornament to things he treads upon. pns32 vbr n2 cst vvb dt n1, cc vvi dt n1 vvi p-acp po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp n2 pns31 vvz p-acp. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1644 Page 740
13488 Grace is a supernatural thing, a thing that entreth into the substance of the Soul, and makes it substantially beautiful. Grace is a supernatural thing, a thing that entereth into the substance of the Soul, and makes it substantially beautiful. vvb vbz dt j n1, dt n1 cst vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vvz pn31 av-j j. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1644 Page 740
13489 It is not a Pendent that hangs at the Ear, or a Necklace that hangs about the Neck, It is not a Pendent that hangs At the Ear, or a Necklace that hangs about the Neck, pn31 vbz xx dt j-jn cst vvz p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1 cst vvz p-acp dt n1, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1644 Page 740
13490 but makes no alteration in it; but makes no alteration in it; cc-acp vvz dx n1 p-acp pn31; (59) sermon (DIV2) 1644 Page 740
13491 the Neck, the Ear, is the same thing still, with it, and without it, still the same grace makes a real, a lovely change in the dispositions, the Neck, the Ear, is the same thing still, with it, and without it, still the same grace makes a real, a lovely change in the dispositions, dt n1, dt n1, vbz dt d n1 av, p-acp pn31, cc p-acp pn31, av dt d n1 vvz dt j, dt j n1 p-acp dt n2, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1644 Page 740
13492 and the affections of the Soul. Other Ornaments commend us but to our earthly Relations, and the vainer part of the World. and the affections of the Soul. Other Ornament commend us but to our earthly Relations, and the vainer part of the World. cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1 av-jn n2 vvb pno12 p-acp p-acp po12 j n2, cc dt jc n1 pp-f dt n1. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1644 Page 740
13493 Grace commends us to Christ, to his Father, to Saints and Angels. The demonstration is easie: But ah! Grace commends us to christ, to his Father, to Saints and Angels. The demonstration is easy: But ah! n1 vvz pno12 p-acp np1, p-acp po31 n1, p-acp n2 cc n2. dt n1 vbz j: cc-acp uh! (59) sermon (DIV2) 1644 Page 740
13494 how few are they that believe our Report? How few will believe that Grace is the Best Ornament? Thirdly; how few Are they that believe our Report? How few will believe that Grace is the Best Ornament? Thirdly; c-crq d vbr pns32 cst vvb po12 n1? c-crq d vmb vvi d n1 vbz dt av-js n1? ord; (59) sermon (DIV2) 1644 Page 740
13495 Observe, The Spouses Ornaments are of Christ, and his Fathers preparing & making. We will make thee. Observe, The Spouses Ornament Are of christ, and his Father's preparing & making. We will make thee. vvb, dt n2 n2 vbr pp-f np1, cc po31 n2 vvg cc vvg. pns12 vmb vvi pno21. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1645 Page 740
13496 Neither is the Soul natively adorned, neither is it in its own power by any act of its own will to adorn it self. Neither is the Soul natively adorned, neither is it in its own power by any act of its own will to adorn it self. av-d vbz dt n1 av-jn vvn, av-dx vbz pn31 p-acp po31 d n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f po31 d n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 n1. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1645 Page 740
13497 It's Righteousness is as raggs, and as a filthy cloth (faith the Prophet) raggs and filthy cloths are no Ornaments, It's Righteousness is as rags, and as a filthy cloth (faith the Prophet) rags and filthy clothes Are no Ornament, pn31|vbz n1 vbz p-acp n2, cc p-acp dt j n1 (n1 dt n1) n2 cc j n2 vbr dx n2, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1645 Page 740
13498 neither can these Ornaments be purchased, Job 28. 15. It cannot be gotten for Gold, neither shall Silver be weighed for the price thereof; neither can these Ornament be purchased, Job 28. 15. It cannot be got for Gold, neither shall Silver be weighed for the price thereof; dx vmb d n2 vbb vvn, n1 crd crd pn31 vmbx vbi vvn p-acp n1, d vmb n1 vbb vvn p-acp dt n1 av; (59) sermon (DIV2) 1645 Page 740
13499 Nor can these Ornaments be borrowed. Nor can these Ornament be borrowed. ccx vmb d n2 vbb vvn. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1645 Page 740
13500 The wife Virgins could lend no Oil to those that were foolish, Matth. 25. To talk of grace under any other notion, The wife Virgins could lend no Oil to those that were foolish, Matthew 25. To talk of grace under any other notion, dt n1 n2 vmd vvi dx n1 p-acp d cst vbdr j, np1 crd p-acp n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d j-jn n1, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1645 Page 740
13501 than that of a free gift, is indeed no better than Nonsense. There are Ornaments for minds indeed to be got at Athens, and other Schools of Philosophers. But these are not that white Linnen, in which at the great day the Lamb's Wife must be brought to her Husband: than that of a free gift, is indeed no better than Nonsense. There Are Ornament for minds indeed to be god At Athens, and other Schools of Philosophers. But these Are not that white Linen, in which At the great day the Lamb's Wife must be brought to her Husband: cs d pp-f dt j n1, vbz av av-dx av-jc cs n1. pc-acp vbr n2 p-acp n2 av pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp np1, cc j-jn n2 pp-f n2. p-acp d vbr xx d j-jn n1, p-acp r-crq p-acp dt j n1 dt ng1 n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp po31 n1: (59) sermon (DIV2) 1645 Page 741
13502 Not that Garment of Needle-work, in which the King's Daughter must be brought to the King. Not that Garment of Needlework, in which the King's Daughter must be brought to the King. xx d n1 pp-f n1, p-acp r-crq dt ng1 n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1645 Page 741
13503 There's no Faith in Christ, nor pure Love to God and Christ to be got at Athens. Flesh and Blood will not convey these things into a Soul. Lastly; There's no Faith in christ, nor pure Love to God and christ to be god At Athens. Flesh and Blood will not convey these things into a Soul. Lastly; pc-acp|vbz dx n1 p-acp np1, ccx j n1 p-acp np1 cc np1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp np1. n1 cc n1 vmb xx vvi d n2 p-acp dt n1 ord; (59) sermon (DIV2) 1645 Page 741
13504 Observe how the whole Trinity is concerned in the dispensations of grace. Observe how the Whole Trinity is concerned in the dispensations of grace. vvb c-crq dt j-jn np1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1646 Page 741
13505 It is the note of the Learned Mercer, That the Mystery of the Trinity is here held out to us in the Plural Verb NONLATINALPHABET. It is the note of the Learned Mercer, That the Mystery of the Trinity is Here held out to us in the Plural Verb. pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, cst dt n1 pp-f dt np1 vbz av vvn av p-acp pno12 p-acp dt j n1. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1646 Page 741
13506 I touched upon this before, though indeed the works of the Trinity within it self be divided: I touched upon this before, though indeed the works of the Trinity within it self be divided: pns11 vvd p-acp d a-acp, cs av dt n2 pp-f dt np1 p-acp pn31 n1 vbi vvn: (59) sermon (DIV2) 1646 Page 741
13507 The Father begetteth, and is not begotten; The Son is begotten, but doth not beget; The Holy Ghost proceedeth from both, and doth neither beget, nor is begotten; The Father begetteth, and is not begotten; The Son is begotten, but does not beget; The Holy Ghost Proceedeth from both, and does neither beget, nor is begotten; dt n1 vvz, cc vbz xx vvn; dt n1 vbz vvn, cc-acp vdz xx vvi; dt j n1 vvz p-acp d, cc vdz av-d vvi, ccx vbz vvn; (59) sermon (DIV2) 1646 Page 741
13508 and although to denote the order of working in the holy Trinity, Creation is made the work of the Father, Redemption the work of the Son, and although to denote the order of working in the holy Trinity, Creation is made the work of the Father, Redemption the work of the Son, cc cs pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f vvg p-acp dt j np1, n1 vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n1, n1 dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1646 Page 741
13509 and Sanctification the work of the Holy Spirit; and Sanctification the work of the Holy Spirit; cc n1 dt n1 pp-f dt j n1; (59) sermon (DIV2) 1646 Page 741
13510 yet it is most certain, that all the works of the Trinity, out of it self, are individed; what one person doth, all do. yet it is most certain, that all the works of the Trinity, out of it self, Are individed; what one person does, all doe. av pn31 vbz av-ds j, cst d dt n2 pp-f dt np1, av pp-f pn31 n1, vbr j; r-crq crd n1 vdz, d n1. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1646 Page 741
13511 All that grace of which the Believer is made partaker, floweth from the whole Trinity; All that grace of which the Believer is made partaker, flows from the Whole Trinity; av-d d n1 pp-f r-crq dt n1 vbz vvn n1, vvz p-acp dt j-jn np1; (59) sermon (DIV2) 1646 Page 741
13512 it is from the Father, through the merits of the Son, and by the Holy Ghost. In the second place; it is from the Father, through the merits of the Son, and by the Holy Ghost. In the second place; pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc p-acp dt j n1. p-acp dt ord n1; (59) sermon (DIV2) 1646 Page 741
13513 Will Christ go on in giving to his Saints more grace? Let not then those of little Faith be discouraged. Will christ go on in giving to his Saints more grace? Let not then those of little Faith be discouraged. vmb np1 vvi a-acp p-acp vvg p-acp po31 n2 av-dc n1? vvb xx av d pp-f j n1 vbi vvn. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1647 Page 741
13514 Let not those that are strong, despise the weak, nor those who are weak, be discouraged and despond in themselves. Let not those that Are strong, despise the weak, nor those who Are weak, be discouraged and despond in themselves. vvb xx d cst vbr j, vvb dt j, ccx d r-crq vbr j, vbb vvn cc vvi p-acp px32. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1647 Page 741
13515 If the Child of God hath Faith but as a grain of Mustard seed, it shall increase: If the Child of God hath Faith but as a grain of Mustard seed, it shall increase: cs dt n1 pp-f np1 vhz n1 cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 n1, pn31 vmb vvi: (59) sermon (DIV2) 1647 Page 741
13516 If it hath but a stock of grace, like the Widdows Meal in the Barrel, and Oil in the Cruise, yet the Meal shall not fail from the Barrel, If it hath but a stock of grace, like the Widows Meal in the Barrel, and Oil in the Cruise, yet the Meal shall not fail from the Barrel, cs pn31 vhz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, av-j dt ng1 n1 p-acp dt n1, cc n1 p-acp dt np1, av dt n1 vmb xx vvi p-acp dt n1, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1647 Page 741
13517 nor the Oil from the Cruise. nor the Oil from the Cruise. ccx dt n1 p-acp dt np1. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1647 Page 741
13518 If the Child of a rich and indulgent Parent be despised by another that hath finer Clothes, If the Child of a rich and indulgent Parent be despised by Another that hath finer Clothes, cs dt n1 pp-f dt j cc j n1 vbi vvn p-acp j-jn cst vhz jc n2, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1647 Page 741
13519 and richer Ornaments, than the Wisdom of its Parent thinks fit at present to allow it; and Richer Ornament, than the Wisdom of its Parent thinks fit At present to allow it; cc jc n2, cs dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvz j p-acp j pc-acp vvi pn31; (59) sermon (DIV2) 1647 Page 741
13520 it will comfort its self, that its Father is able to do as much for it; it will Comfort its self, that its Father is able to do as much for it; pn31 vmb vvi po31 n1, cst po31 n1 vbz j pc-acp vdi c-acp d c-acp pn31; (59) sermon (DIV2) 1647 Page 741
13521 that he wants no love to prompt him to it; that it hath a large Inheritance that is made sure unto it. that he Wants no love to prompt him to it; that it hath a large Inheritance that is made sure unto it. cst pns31 vvz dx n1 pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp pn31; cst pn31 vhz dt j n1 cst vbz vvn av-j p-acp pn31. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1647 Page 741
13522 Shall not the Child of God thus comfort himself from its hopes of glory, though it as yet hath but a small earnest of it, from that fulness of grace which is in Christ? He shall be holden up (saith the Apostle, speaking of the weak Brethren) for God is able to make him stand, Rom. 14. 4. And from that readiness that is in Christ, Shall not the Child of God thus Comfort himself from its hope's of glory, though it as yet hath but a small earnest of it, from that fullness of grace which is in christ? He shall be held up (Says the Apostle, speaking of the weak Brothers) for God is able to make him stand, Rom. 14. 4. And from that readiness that is in christ, vmb xx dt n1 pp-f np1 av vvi px31 p-acp po31 n2 pp-f n1, cs pn31 a-acp av vhz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pn31, p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 r-crq vbz p-acp np1? pns31 vmb vbi vvn a-acp (vvz dt n1, vvg pp-f dt j n2) p-acp np1 vbz j pc-acp vvi pno31 vvi, np1 crd crd cc p-acp d n1 cst vbz p-acp np1, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1647 Page 741
13523 and his Promise to give to him that hath, so that he shall have more abundantly; and his Promise to give to him that hath, so that he shall have more abundantly; cc po31 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 cst vhz, av cst pns31 vmb vhi av-dc av-j; (59) sermon (DIV2) 1647 Page 741
13524 from the Promise of Christ to the Soul, whose cheeks are already comely with Rows of Jewels, and Chains of Gold, that he will make for it Borders of Gold with spots, or badges, from the Promise of christ to the Soul, whose cheeks Are already comely with Rows of Jewels, and Chains of Gold, that he will make for it Borders of Gold with spots, or badges, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, rg-crq n2 vbr av j p-acp n2 pp-f n2, cc n2 pp-f n1, cst pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pn31 n2 pp-f n1 p-acp n2, cc n2, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1647 Page 742
13525 or studs of Silver. Let true grace in the Soul be never so faint and weak, it is the Seed of God, it shall abide, or studs of Silver. Let true grace in the Soul be never so faint and weak, it is the Seed of God, it shall abide, cc n2 pp-f n1. vvb j n1 p-acp dt n1 vbb av-x av j cc j, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, pn31 vmb vvi, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1647 Page 742
13526 yea it shall grow and increase. Hypocrisie is alwaies withering; yea it shall grow and increase. Hypocrisy is always withering; uh pn31 vmb vvi cc vvi. n1 vbz av vvg; (59) sermon (DIV2) 1647 Page 742
13527 the Hypocrite groweth worse and worse, his fair shews and appearances daily decay, but true grace is alwaies growing; the Hypocrite grows Worse and Worse, his fair shows and appearances daily decay, but true grace is always growing; dt n1 vvz av-jc cc av-jc, po31 j vvz cc n2 j n1, cc-acp j n1 vbz av vvg; (59) sermon (DIV2) 1647 Page 742
13528 Christ is alwaies adding to it. christ is always adding to it. np1 vbz av vvg p-acp pn31. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1647 Page 742
13529 And indeed this is one thing which distinguisheth a sincerity and truth of grace, from all the counterfeits of it. And indeed this is one thing which Distinguisheth a sincerity and truth of grace, from all the counterfeits of it. cc av d vbz crd n1 r-crq vvz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, p-acp d dt n2-jn pp-f pn31. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1647 Page 742
13530 A Child of God is alwaies growing better and better, the Lord is adding to his spiritual habits. A Child of God is always growing better and better, the Lord is adding to his spiritual habits. dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz av vvg av-jc cc av-jc, dt n1 vbz vvg p-acp po31 j n2. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1647 Page 742
13531 Wicked men, and Hypocrites, are growing worse and worse. Wicked men, and Hypocrites, Are growing Worse and Worse. j n2, cc n2, vbr vvg av-jc cc av-jc. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1647 Page 742
13532 In the last place, This Notion calls to all the People of God, 1. For an admiration of the Love of God towards them; In the last place, This Notion calls to all the People of God, 1. For an admiration of the Love of God towards them; p-acp dt ord n1, d n1 vvz p-acp d dt n1 pp-f np1, crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32; (59) sermon (DIV2) 1648 Page 742
13533 what a God do we serve! what a God do we serve! r-crq dt np1 vdb pns12 vvb! (59) sermon (DIV2) 1648 Page 742
13534 what a Saviour, what a Friend, what a Beloved hath every Soul, whose Soul sincerely loveth the Lord Jesus Christ? The Beloved of your Souls is not like anothers Beloved, in himself he is not, he is the chiefest of ten thousand, he is altogether desires. what a Saviour, what a Friend, what a beloved hath every Soul, whose Soul sincerely loves the Lord jesus christ? The beloved of your Souls is not like another's beloved, in himself he is not, he is the chiefest of ten thousand, he is altogether Desires. q-crq dt n1, r-crq dt n1, r-crq dt vvn vhz d n1, rg-crq n1 av-j vvz dt n1 np1 np1? dt j-vvn pp-f po22 n2 vbz xx av-j j-jn vvn, p-acp px31 pns31 vbz xx, pns31 vbz dt js-jn pp-f crd crd, pns31 vbz av vvz. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1648 Page 742
13535 He is not to you as anothers Beloved, he is unweariable in his acts of grace, and dispensations of goodness. He is not to you as another's beloved, he is unweariable in his acts of grace, and dispensations of Goodness. pns31 vbz xx p-acp pn22 p-acp j-jn j-vvn, pns31 vbz j p-acp po31 n2 pp-f n1, cc n2 pp-f n1. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1648 Page 742
13536 Are there any Souls here whose iniquities are forgiven, whose sins are covered, whose Souls are regenerated, renewed through the Sanctification of the Spirit, might not these Souls go into their Closets with David, and sit down and say, Who are we, O Lord God! and what were our Souls, that the Lord should bring us hitherto, that God should wash our Souls white in the Blood of the Lamb, are there any Souls Here whose iniquities Are forgiven, whose Sins Are covered, whose Souls Are regenerated, renewed through the Sanctification of the Spirit, might not these Souls go into their Closets with David, and fit down and say, Who Are we, Oh Lord God! and what were our Souls, that the Lord should bring us hitherto, that God should wash our Souls white in the Blood of the Lamb, vbr pc-acp d n2 av rg-crq n2 vbr vvn, rg-crq n2 vbr vvn, rg-crq n2 vbr vvn, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vmd xx d n2 vvb p-acp po32 n2 p-acp np1, cc vvb a-acp cc vvi, r-crq vbr pns12, uh n1 np1 cc r-crq vbdr po12 n2, cst dt n1 vmd vvi pno12 av, cst np1 vmd vvi po12 n2 j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1648 Page 742
13537 and give us another Spirit than we had by Nature, a new Heart, a new Nature, that he should make us partakers of the Divine Nature? But this was yet a small thing in the sight of God; and give us Another Spirit than we had by Nature, a new Heart, a new Nature, that he should make us partakers of the Divine Nature? But this was yet a small thing in the sighed of God; cc vvb pno12 j-jn n1 cs pns12 vhd p-acp n1, dt j n1, dt j n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi pno12 n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1? p-acp d vbds av dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (59) sermon (DIV2) 1648 Page 742
13538 he hath spoken also of his Servants for a great while yet to come; he hath spoken also of his Servants for a great while yet to come; pns31 vhz vvn av pp-f po31 n2 p-acp dt j n1 av pc-acp vvi; (59) sermon (DIV2) 1648 Page 742
13539 he hath spoken of more grace, of making for us Borders of Gold, with Badges of Silver. A faithful man shall abound with blessings. he hath spoken of more grace, of making for us Borders of Gold, with Badges of Silver. A faithful man shall abound with blessings. pns31 vhz vvn pp-f dc n1, pp-f vvg p-acp pno12 n2 pp-f n1, p-acp n2 pp-f n1. dt j n1 vmb vvi p-acp n2. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1648 Page 742
13540 The beginnings of saving grace in the Soul, in the Justification of the Soul, and the first change and renovation of our Natures, are blessings of that nature, The beginnings of Saving grace in the Soul, in the Justification of the Soul, and the First change and renovation of our Nature's, Are blessings of that nature, dt n2 pp-f j-vvg n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt ord n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n2, vbr n2 pp-f d n1, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1648 Page 742
13541 as Eternity will be too short a time to admire the Love of God in, and for; as Eternity will be too short a time to admire the Love of God in, and for; c-acp n1 vmb vbi av j dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp, cc p-acp; (59) sermon (DIV2) 1648 Page 742
13542 but will the Lord also add to his Servants stock, and increase their heap? will he be still making and preparing new Ornaments for them, but will the Lord also add to his Servants stock, and increase their heap? will he be still making and preparing new Ornament for them, cc-acp vmb dt n1 av vvi p-acp po31 ng1 n1, cc vvi po32 n1? vmb pns31 vbi av vvg cc vvg j n2 p-acp pno32, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1648 Page 742
13543 and giving further grace to them till all their wants shall be supplied, all their emptinesses filled up? what manner of Love is this? Let our Souls be swallowed up in the admiration of this Love; and giving further grace to them till all their Wants shall be supplied, all their emptinesses filled up? what manner of Love is this? Let our Souls be swallowed up in the admiration of this Love; cc vvg av-jc n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp d po32 n2 vmb vbi vvn, d po32 n2 vvn a-acp? q-crq n1 pp-f n1 vbz d? vvb po12 n2 vbb vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1; (59) sermon (DIV2) 1648 Page 742
13544 Let our Souls, and all that is within us bless his holy Name. Let our Souls, and all that is within us bless his holy Name. vvb po12 n2, cc d cst vbz p-acp pno12 vvi po31 j n1. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1648 Page 742
13545 2. How doth this Notion call to us for all manner of holiness? Holiness lyeth in two things, 1. The mortification of lusts and sinful habits with the eschewing and declining of sinful acts, which are the fruit of those trees. 2. The exercises of Godliness. Let me shortly press both, from this notion of out beloved's being preparing still, 2. How does this Notion call to us for all manner of holiness? Holiness lies in two things, 1. The mortification of Lustiest and sinful habits with the Eschewing and declining of sinful acts, which Are the fruit of those trees. 2. The exercises of Godliness. Let me shortly press both, from this notion of out beloved's being preparing still, crd q-crq vdz d n1 vvb p-acp pno12 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1? n1 vvz p-acp crd n2, crd dt n1 pp-f n2 cc j n2 p-acp dt vvg cc vvg pp-f j n2, r-crq vbr dt n1 pp-f d n2. crd dt n2 pp-f n1. vvb pno11 av-j vvi d, p-acp d n1 pp-f av ng1-vvn vbg vvg av, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1649 Page 743
13546 and making for us, Chains of Gold, and spots of Silver. I will begin with the 2d. 1. The exercises of our selves unto Godliness, in all those positive duties which God requireth of us. and making for us, Chains of Gold, and spots of Silver. I will begin with the 2d. 1. The exercises of our selves unto Godliness, in all those positive duties which God requires of us. cc vvg p-acp pno12, n2 pp-f n1, cc n2 pp-f n1. pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt crd. crd dt n2 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp n1, p-acp d d j n2 r-crq np1 vvz pp-f pno12. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1649 Page 743
13547 Whether they may be more internal, such as faith, hope, Love, or more external, in our more external communion with God, in Prayer, reading, hearing his word, receiving his holy Sacrament. Whither they may be more internal, such as faith, hope, Love, or more external, in our more external communion with God, in Prayer, reading, hearing his word, receiving his holy Sacrament. cs pns32 vmb vbi av-dc j, d c-acp n1, n1, n1, cc av-dc j, p-acp po12 av-dc j n1 p-acp np1, p-acp n1, vvg, vvg po31 n1, vvg po31 j n1. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1650 Page 743
13548 Or in our conversation before and towards men: I shall press these from this notion upon a twofold consideration. Or in our Conversation before and towards men: I shall press these from this notion upon a twofold consideration. cc p-acp po12 n1 a-acp cc p-acp n2: pns11 vmb vvi d p-acp d n1 p-acp dt j n1. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1650 Page 743
13549 1. These exercises are the way to keep Christ still at work, making for us these further Ornaments. 1. These exercises Are the Way to keep christ still At work, making for us these further Ornament. crd np1 n2 vbr dt n1 pc-acp vvi np1 av p-acp n1, vvg p-acp pno12 d jc n2. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1651 Page 743
13550 2. They are the wearing, and using of these Ornaments. I say (first) these exercises will keep our Lords hand continually at work, 2. They Are the wearing, and using of these Ornament. I say (First) these exercises will keep our lords hand continually At work, crd pns32 vbr dt vvg, cc vvg pp-f d n2. pns11 vvb (ord) d n2 vmb vvi po12 n2 n1 av-j p-acp n1, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1652 Page 743
13551 so as he will never be weary but be still adding to our Ornaments of grace. so as he will never be weary but be still adding to our Ornament of grace. av c-acp pns31 vmb av-x vbi j p-acp vbi av vvg p-acp po12 n2 pp-f n1. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1653 Page 743
13552 I have had occasion often in my former discourses to hint to you, that although God be ingaged by his covenant, I have had occasion often in my former discourses to hint to you, that although God be engaged by his Covenant, pns11 vhb vhn n1 av p-acp po11 j n2 p-acp n1 p-acp pn22, cst cs np1 vbb vvn p-acp po31 n1, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1654 Page 743
13553 and faithfulness, to bring the Souls of believers to glory, and consequently to give out to them such necessary supplies of grace, and faithfulness, to bring the Souls of believers to glory, and consequently to give out to them such necessary supplies of grace, cc n1, pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n2 p-acp n1, cc av-j pc-acp vvi av p-acp pno32 d j n2 pp-f n1, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1654 Page 743
13554 as shall make them meet for that inheritance, yet he is at liberty as to the gradual manifestations of his grace, to dispense them according to his own infinite wisdom, as shall make them meet for that inheritance, yet he is At liberty as to the gradual manifestations of his grace, to dispense them according to his own infinite Wisdom, c-acp vmb vvi pno32 vvi p-acp d n1, av pns31 vbz p-acp n1 c-acp p-acp dt j-jn n2 pp-f po31 n1, pc-acp vvi pno32 vvg p-acp po31 d j n1, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1654 Page 743
13555 and his Peoples behaviour toward him. And the promises, of that grace, are made to the exercises of grace; and his Peoples behaviour towards him. And the promises, of that grace, Are made to the exercises of grace; cc po31 ng1 n1 p-acp pno31. cc dt n2, pp-f d n1, vbr vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1; (59) sermon (DIV2) 1654 Page 743
13556 Christ will be alwaies giving to those, who are alwaies working out their Salvation with fear and trembling, exercising themselves to Godliness. christ will be always giving to those, who Are always working out their Salvation with Fear and trembling, exercising themselves to Godliness. np1 vmb vbi av vvg p-acp d, r-crq vbr av vvg av po32 n1 p-acp n1 cc j-vvg, vvg px32 p-acp n1. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1654 Page 743
13557 These exercises are those sacred means, in the use, and not without the use of which he hath promised the influences of further grace. These exercises Are those sacred means, in the use, and not without the use of which he hath promised the influences of further grace. np1 n2 vbr d j n2, p-acp dt n1, cc xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f r-crq pns31 vhz vvn dt n2 pp-f jc n1. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1654 Page 743
13558 Men mistake the promises of further grace, if they apprehend them made to any who do not their duty as to the fulfilling of them, Men mistake the promises of further grace, if they apprehend them made to any who do not their duty as to the fulfilling of them, np1 vvb dt n2 pp-f jc n1, cs pns32 vvb pno32 vvn p-acp d r-crq vdb xx po32 n1 c-acp p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f pno32, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1654 Page 743
13559 when God had made those large promises of which you read, Ezek. 36. He concludeth, v. 37. Thus faith the Lord God I will yet for this be inquired of by the house of Israel to do it for them. when God had made those large promises of which you read, Ezekiel 36. He Concludeth, v. 37. Thus faith the Lord God I will yet for this be inquired of by the house of Israel to do it for them. c-crq np1 vhd vvn d j n2 pp-f r-crq pn22 vvb, np1 crd pns31 vvz, n1 crd av n1 dt n1 np1 pns11 vmb av p-acp d vbb vvn pp-f p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vdi pn31 p-acp pno32. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1654 Page 743
13560 I will do it faith God, but yet I will be inquired of to do it for them. I will do it faith God, but yet I will be inquired of to do it for them. pns11 vmb vdi pn31 n1 np1, cc-acp av pns11 vmb vbi vvn pp-f pc-acp vdi pn31 p-acp pno32. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1654 Page 743
13562 and he shall have more abundance, though by the foregoing verse where our Saviour giveth a reason why he soake to his disciples more plainly then to others. and he shall have more abundance, though by the foregoing verse where our Saviour gives a reason why he soak to his Disciples more plainly then to Others. cc pns31 vmb vhi dc n1, c-acp p-acp dt vvg n1 c-crq po12 n1 vvz dt n1 c-crq pns31 vvi p-acp po31 n2 av-dc av-j av p-acp n2-jn. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1654 Page 744
13563 Because it is given to you to know the mysteries of the Kingdom of Heaven, but to them it is not given. Because it is given to you to know the Mysteres of the Kingdom of Heaven, but to them it is not given. p-acp pn31 vbz vvn p-acp pn22 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp p-acp pno32 pn31 vbz xx vvn. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1654 Page 744
13564 It seems to be a promise of further grace to those to whom the first grace is given. It seems to be a promise of further grace to those to whom the First grace is given. pn31 vvz pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f jc n1 p-acp d p-acp ro-crq dt ord n1 vbz vvn. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1654 Page 744
13565 Yet in Matth. 25. 29. where the same promise is repeated and annexed to the parable of the talents, it is plainly to be understood of those who have and use and improve what they have; Yet in Matthew 25. 29. where the same promise is repeated and annexed to the parable of the Talents, it is plainly to be understood of those who have and use and improve what they have; av p-acp np1 crd crd n1 dt d vvb vbz vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, pn31 vbz av-j pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f d r-crq vhb cc n1 cc vvb r-crq pns32 vhb; (59) sermon (DIV2) 1654 Page 744
13566 so as take those two Texts together, they are a promise indeed of further grace to be given, so as take those two Texts together, they Are a promise indeed of further grace to be given, av c-acp vvi d crd n2 av, pns32 vbr dt n1 av pp-f jc n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1654 Page 744
13567 but to such as make a just improvement of what grace God hath first bestowed upon them. but to such as make a just improvement of what grace God hath First bestowed upon them. cc-acp p-acp d c-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f r-crq n1 np1 vhz ord vvd p-acp pno32. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1654 Page 744
13568 2. Secondly, Our exercises of Godliness are indeed the wearing of these Jewels. 2. Secondly, Our exercises of Godliness Are indeed the wearing of these Jewels. crd ord, po12 n2 pp-f n1 vbr av dt n-vvg pp-f d n2. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1655 Page 744
13569 God gives men and women grace for their uses, exercise is the use of the habit, God gives men and women grace for their uses, exercise is the use of the habit, np1 vvz n2 cc n2 vvb p-acp po32 n2, n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1655 Page 744
13570 and the end for which the Lord giveth it. and the end for which the Lord gives it. cc dt n1 p-acp r-crq dt n1 vvz pn31. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1655 Page 744
13571 What man will be continually buying clothes, and Ornaments for his Wife, who when she hath them will not wear them? They are no Ornaments if they do not adorn us, What man will be continually buying clothes, and Ornament for his Wife, who when she hath them will not wear them? They Are no Ornament if they do not adorn us, q-crq n1 vmb vbi av-j vvg n2, cc n2 p-acp po31 n1, r-crq c-crq pns31 vhz pno32 vmb xx vvi pno32? pns32 vbr dx n2 cs pns32 vdb xx vvi pno12, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1655 Page 744
13572 how shall they adorn us in the sight of the World (which cannot look into our hearts) unless we use and wear them? How can we wear, how shall they adorn us in the sighed of the World (which cannot look into our hearts) unless we use and wear them? How can we wear, q-crq vmb pns32 vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 (r-crq vmbx vvi p-acp po12 n2) cs pns12 vvb cc vvi pno32? q-crq vmb pns12 vvi, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1655 Page 744
13573 and exercise our grace, but by works of piety towards God, and goodness towards men? I will add yet one thing more. and exercise our grace, but by works of piety towards God, and Goodness towards men? I will add yet one thing more. cc vvi po12 n1, cc-acp p-acp n2 pp-f n1 p-acp np1, cc n1 p-acp n2? pns11 vmb vvi av crd n1 av-dc. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1655 Page 744
13574 3. It is but ingenuity in us when our Lord is never weary of giving out to us, never satisfied, never thinking that he hath done enough for us, to be thinking we have not done, enough, 3. It is but ingenuity in us when our Lord is never weary of giving out to us, never satisfied, never thinking that he hath done enough for us, to be thinking we have not done, enough, crd pn31 vbz p-acp n1 p-acp pno12 c-crq po12 n1 vbz av-x j pp-f vvg av p-acp pno12, av-x vvn, av-x vvg cst pns31 vhz vdn av-d p-acp pno12, pc-acp vbi vvg pns12 vhb xx vdn, av-d, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1656 Page 744
13575 nor can ever do enough for him, when we hear Christ saying to us, I will make them borders of Gold, and Ornaments of Silver. Should not we be saying, We will take some new steps in the ways of God, do some further acts of obedience then we have yet done, forget what is behind, nor can ever do enough for him, when we hear christ saying to us, I will make them borders of Gold, and Ornament of Silver. Should not we be saying, We will take Some new steps in the ways of God, do Some further acts of Obedience then we have yet done, forget what is behind, ccx vmb av vdb av-d p-acp pno31, c-crq pns12 vvb np1 vvg p-acp pno12, pns11 vmb vvi pno32 n2 pp-f n1, cc n2 pp-f n1. vmd xx pns12 vbi vvg, pns12 vmb vvi d j n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, vdb d jc n2 pp-f n1 cs pns12 vhb av vdn, vvb r-crq vbz a-acp, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1656 Page 744
13576 and press on to what is before, unto the price of the high calling. and press on to what is before, unto the price of the high calling. cc vvb a-acp p-acp r-crq vbz a-acp, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n-vvg. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1656 Page 744
13577 Shall my beloved never think me fine enough? Adorned enough? And shall I ever think my self, holy, Shall my Beloved never think me fine enough? Adorned enough? And shall I ever think my self, holy, vmb po11 j-vvn av-x vvb pno11 j av-d? vvn av-d? cc vmb pns11 av vvb po11 n1, j, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1656 Page 744
13578 and Spiritual enough? Serviceable enough to him in my generation? Shall not I be ever trying some new ways to advance Christ in the World, in my family, in my own Soul? Christ asks his disciples, what do you do more then others, Matth. 5. You receive more, and Spiritual enough? Serviceable enough to him in my generation? Shall not I be ever trying Some new ways to advance christ in the World, in my family, in my own Soul? christ asks his Disciples, what do you do more then Others, Matthew 5. You receive more, cc j av-d? j av-d p-acp pno31 p-acp po11 n1? vmb xx pns11 vbi av vvg d j n2 pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp po11 n1, p-acp po11 d n1? np1 vvz po31 n2, r-crq vdb pn22 vdb av-dc cs n2-jn, np1 crd pn22 vvb av-dc, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1656 Page 744
13579 but what do you do more? Every good Christian should ask himself these two questions; but what do you do more? Every good Christian should ask himself these two questions; cc-acp q-crq vdb pn22 vdb av-dc? np1 j njp vmd vvi px31 d crd n2; (59) sermon (DIV2) 1656 Page 744
13580 1. What do I more then others? I have more mercy then others, what do I more than they? It is a shame for a Christian to do no more than a Publican, a poor wretch that never tasted how good the Lord is; 1. What do I more then Others? I have more mercy then Others, what do I more than they? It is a shame for a Christian to do no more than a Publican, a poor wretch that never tasted how good the Lord is; crd q-crq vdb pns11 av-dc cs n2-jn? pns11 vhb dc n1 cs n2-jn, q-crq vdb pns11 av-dc cs pns32? pn31 vbz dt n1 p-acp dt njp pc-acp vdi av-dx dc cs dt n1, dt j n1 cst av-x vvd c-crq j dt n1 vbz; (59) sermon (DIV2) 1657 Page 745
13581 yea it is a shame for him to do no more than he who hath not received the measures of grace which he hath received. yea it is a shame for him to do no more than he who hath not received the measures of grace which he hath received. uh pn31 vbz dt n1 p-acp pno31 pc-acp vdi av-dx dc cs pns31 r-crq vhz xx vvn dt n2 pp-f n1 r-crq pns31 vhz vvn. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1657 Page 745
13582 The 2d Question I would have him propound to himself is, What do I do more than I was wont to do? Wherein do I go on from strength to strength? Wherein do I exceed my self? Christ is preparing new measures of grace for, giving out new measures of grace to me? What new affections have I for Jesus Christ? What new performances do I do for him? The second thing in which I told you Holiness lay, was in mortification of lusts, and vitious habits, in eschewing evil, &c. Is our Lord making and preparing new Ornaments for Believers? How should they be afraid to grieve and dishonour him? This Notion affords a double Argument, whereby to press this second part of Holiness. 1. From Ingenuity. It is no way ingenous, The 2d Question I would have him propound to himself is, What do I do more than I was wont to do? Wherein do I go on from strength to strength? Wherein do I exceed my self? christ is preparing new measures of grace for, giving out new measures of grace to me? What new affections have I for jesus christ? What new performances do I do for him? The second thing in which I told you Holiness lay, was in mortification of Lustiest, and vicious habits, in Eschewing evil, etc. Is our Lord making and preparing new Ornament for Believers? How should they be afraid to grieve and dishonour him? This Notion affords a double Argument, whereby to press this second part of Holiness. 1. From Ingenuity. It is no Way ingenious, dt crd n1 pns11 vmd vhi pno31 vvi p-acp px31 vbz, q-crq vdb pns11 vdb av-dc cs pns11 vbds j pc-acp vdi? c-crq vdb pns11 vvb a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp n1? q-crq vdb pns11 vvi po11 n1? np1 vbz vvg j n2 pp-f n1 p-acp, vvg av j n2 pp-f n1 p-acp pno11? q-crq j n2 vhb pns11 p-acp np1 np1? q-crq j n2 vdb pns11 vdb p-acp pno31? dt ord n1 p-acp r-crq pns11 vvd pn22 n1 vvd, vbds p-acp n1 pp-f n2, cc j n2, p-acp vvg j-jn, av vbz po12 n1 vvg cc vvg j n2 p-acp n2? q-crq vmd pns32 vbb j pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno31? d n1 vvz dt j-jn n1, c-crq pc-acp vvi d ord n1 pp-f n1. crd p-acp n1. pn31 vbz dx n1 j, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1658 Page 745
13583 and becoming Christians, to be pulling Jewels (as it were) out of Christ's Crown, and becoming Christians, to be pulling Jewels (as it were) out of Christ's Crown, cc vvg np1, pc-acp vbi vvg n2 (c-acp pn31 vbdr) av pp-f npg1 n1, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1658 Page 745
13584 while he is adding Jewels to our Crown, to be spoiling Christ of his Honour and Glory, while he is adding Jewels to our Crown, to be spoiling christ of his Honour and Glory, cs pns31 vbz vvg n2 p-acp po12 n1, pc-acp vbi vvg np1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1658 Page 745
13585 while he is consulting our honour and satisfaction. O therefore grieve not his holy Spirit! 2. There will by it arise a disadvantage to your Immortal Souls. while he is consulting our honour and satisfaction. O Therefore grieve not his holy Spirit! 2. There will by it arise a disadvantage to your Immortal Souls. cs pns31 vbz vvg po12 n1 cc n1. sy av vvb xx po31 j n1! crd a-acp vmb p-acp pn31 vvb dt n1 p-acp po22 j n2. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1658 Page 745
13586 What Husband will still be bringing new Ornaments to a froward and disobedient Wife, that taketh no care to please him? Duty may oblige him to see that she shall not want necessaries, What Husband will still be bringing new Ornament to a froward and disobedient Wife, that Takes no care to please him? Duty may oblige him to see that she shall not want necessaries, q-crq n1 vmb av vbi vvg j n2 p-acp dt j cc j n1, cst vvz dx n1 pc-acp vvi pno31? n1 vmb vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi cst pns31 vmb xx vvi n2-j, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1659 Page 745
13587 but he will certainly cut her short of superfluities. God in this, as I have shewed you, deals after the manner of men. but he will Certainly Cut her short of superfluities. God in this, as I have showed you, deals After the manner of men. cc-acp pns31 vmb av-j vvi po31 j pp-f n2. np1 p-acp d, c-acp pns11 vhb vvn pn22, vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1659 Page 745
13588 God's Cove nant, his Truth and Faithfulness to that, will oblige him, notwithstanding his Peoples frowardness, to give them what grace is necessary to bring them to Heaven, God's Cove nant, his Truth and Faithfulness to that, will oblige him, notwithstanding his Peoples frowardness, to give them what grace is necessary to bring them to Heaven, npg1 zz n1, po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp d, vmb vvi pno31, c-acp po31 ng1 n1, pc-acp vvi pno32 r-crq n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1659 Page 745
13589 but they must look to be cut short of that more grace, which they otherwise might receive from him. but they must look to be Cut short of that more grace, which they otherwise might receive from him. cc-acp pns32 vmb vvi pc-acp vbi vvn j pp-f d av-dc n1, r-crq pns32 av vmd vvi p-acp pno31. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1659 Page 745
13590 The Soul of a Christian, who giveth himself too much liberty, may be saved, but it will be as through fire. When David had fallen into those two great sins of Adultery and Murder, I remember God sent Nathan to him with this Message, 2. Sam. 12. 7, 8. I anointed thee King over Israel, and delivered thee out of the hands of Saul, and I gave thee thy Masters Houses, The Soul of a Christian, who gives himself too much liberty, may be saved, but it will be as through fire. When David had fallen into those two great Sins of Adultery and Murder, I Remember God sent Nathan to him with this Message, 2. Sam. 12. 7, 8. I anointed thee King over Israel, and Delivered thee out of the hands of Saul, and I gave thee thy Masters Houses, dt n1 pp-f dt njp, r-crq vvz px31 av d n1, vmb vbi vvn, cc-acp pn31 vmb vbi c-acp p-acp n1. c-crq np1 vhd vvn p-acp d crd j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, pns11 vvb np1 vvd np1 p-acp pno31 p-acp d n1, crd np1 crd crd, crd pns11 vvd pno21 n1 p-acp np1, cc vvd pno21 av pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, cc pns11 vvd pno21 po21 ng1 n2, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1659 Page 745
13591 and thy Masters Wives into thy bosom, and gave thee the House of Israel and Judah; and thy Masters Wives into thy bosom, and gave thee the House of Israel and Judah; cc po21 ng1 n2 p-acp po21 n1, cc vvd pno21 dt n1 pp-f np1 cc np1; (59) sermon (DIV2) 1659 Page 745
13592 and if that had been too little, I would moreover have given unto thee such and such things; and if that had been too little, I would moreover have given unto thee such and such things; cc cs d vhd vbn av j, pns11 vmd av vhi vvn p-acp pno21 d cc d n2; (59) sermon (DIV2) 1659 Page 745
13593 wherefore hast thou despised the Commandment of the Lord, to do evil in his sight, &c. God there aggrava•eth 〈 … 〉 not only from those mercies which he had already received from God, Wherefore hast thou despised the Commandment of the Lord, to do evil in his sighed, etc. God there aggrava•eth 〈 … 〉 not only from those Mercies which he had already received from God, q-crq vh2 pns21 vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vdi j-jn p-acp po31 n1, av np1 a-acp vvz 〈 … 〉 xx av-j p-acp d n2 r-crq pns31 vhd av vvn p-acp np1, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1659 Page 746
13594 but from that Love which was yet in his heart for him, and his readiness to do much more for him than he had yet done. but from that Love which was yet in his heart for him, and his readiness to do much more for him than he had yet done. cc-acp p-acp d vvb r-crq vbds av p-acp po31 n1 p-acp pno31, cc po31 n1 pc-acp vdi d dc p-acp pno31 cs pns31 vhd av vdn. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1659 Page 746
13595 Think when you have any temptations to sin against the Lord, that you hear Christ saying to you, I died upon the Cross for you, I washed you in my Blood, I have pardoned thy sins, clothed thee with my Righteousness, changed thy heart, put my 〈 ◊ 〉 into thee; Think when you have any temptations to sin against the Lord, that you hear christ saying to you, I died upon the Cross for you, I washed you in my Blood, I have pardoned thy Sins, clothed thee with my Righteousness, changed thy heart, put my 〈 ◊ 〉 into thee; vvb c-crq pn22 vhb d n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, cst pn22 vvb np1 vvg p-acp pn22, pns11 vvd p-acp dt n1 p-acp pn22, pns11 vvd pn22 p-acp po11 n1, pns11 vhb vvn po21 n2, vvd pno21 p-acp po11 n1, vvn po21 n1, vvb po11 〈 sy 〉 p-acp pno21; (59) sermon (DIV2) 1659 Page 746
13596 and if that had been too little, I was ready to do for thee such and such things, to make for thee Borders of Gold, and if that had been too little, I was ready to do for thee such and such things, to make for thee Borders of Gold, cc cs d vhd vbn av j, pns11 vbds j pc-acp vdi p-acp pno21 d cc d n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno21 n2 pp-f n1, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1659 Page 746
13597 and Studs of Silver, and shouldst thou now favour thy lusts, which are the Enemies of Christ? shouldst thou now despise the Commandments of the Lord, and Studs of Silver, and Shouldst thou now favour thy Lustiest, which Are the Enemies of christ? Shouldst thou now despise the commandments of the Lord, cc n2 pp-f n1, cc vmd2 pns21 av vvi po21 n2, r-crq vbr dt n2 pp-f np1? vmd2 pns21 av vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1659 Page 746
13598 and do evil in his sight? Let this ingage all of us to fulfil the Precept of the Apostle, 2 •et. 1. 5. Giving all diligence, To add to our faith vertue, to vertue knowledge, and do evil in his sighed? Let this engage all of us to fulfil the Precept of the Apostle, 2 •et. 1. 5. Giving all diligence, To add to our faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, cc vdb av-jn p-acp po31 n1? vvb d vvi d pp-f pno12 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, crd av. crd crd vvg d n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n1 n1, p-acp n1 n1, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1659 Page 746
13599 and to knowledge temperance, and to our temperance patience, and to patience godliness, and to godliness brotherly kindness, and to knowledge temperance, and to our temperance patience, and to patience godliness, and to godliness brotherly kindness, cc p-acp n1 n1, cc p-acp po12 n1 n1, cc p-acp n1 n1, cc p-acp n1 av-j n1, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1659 Page 746
13600 and to our brotherly kindness charity; and to our brotherly kindness charity; cc p-acp po12 j n1 n1; (59) sermon (DIV2) 1659 Page 746
13601 for if these things be in us and abound, they will make us that we shall neither be barren, for if these things be in us and abound, they will make us that we shall neither be barren, c-acp cs d n2 vbb p-acp pno12 cc vvi, pns32 vmb vvi pno12 cst pns12 vmb av-dx vbi j, (59) sermon (DIV2) 1659 Page 746
13602 nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. I may add; nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord jesus christ. I may add; ccx j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 np1 np1. pns11 vmb vvi; (59) sermon (DIV2) 1659 Page 746
13603 If these things be in us and abound, our gracious Lord will be still adding to us, making for us Borders of Gold, and Studs of Silver. If these things be in us and abound, our gracious Lord will be still adding to us, making for us Borders of Gold, and Studs of Silver. cs d n2 vbb p-acp pno12 cc vvi, po12 j n1 vmb vbi av vvg p-acp pno12, vvg p-acp pno12 n2 pp-f n1, cc n2 pp-f n1. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1659 Page 746
13604 I have now finished my Discourse upon this Text, and all I have to say upon the return which this blessed Lover makes to his Spouse's Petitions. I have now finished my Discourse upon this Text, and all I have to say upon the return which this blessed Lover makes to his Spouse's Petitions. pns11 vhb av vvn po11 n1 p-acp d n1, cc d pns11 vhb pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 r-crq d j-vvn n1 vvz p-acp po31 ng1 n2. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1660 Page 746
13605 It now comes to her turn to speak, which she doth in the next words, While the King sitteth at his Table, my Spikenard sendeth forth the smell thereof. But of these words hereafter. It now comes to her turn to speak, which she does in the next words, While the King Sitteth At his Table, my Spikenard sends forth the smell thereof. But of these words hereafter. pn31 av vvz p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi, r-crq pns31 vdz p-acp dt ord n2, cs dt n1 vvz p-acp po31 n1, po11 np1 vvz av dt n1 av. cc-acp pp-f d n2 av. (59) sermon (DIV2) 1661 Page 746
13606 Sermon LI. Cant. 1. 12. While the King sitteth at his Table, my Spikenard sendeth forth the smell thereof. Sermon LI Cant 1. 12. While the King Sitteth At his Table, my Spikenard sends forth the smell thereof. n1 crd np1 crd crd n1 dt n1 vvz p-acp po31 n1, po11 np1 vvz av dt n1 av. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1661 Page 746
13607 IN the close of my last Discourse, I told you I had finished what I intended to speak upon Christ's Answer to the Petitions of his Spouse. IN the close of my last Discourse, I told you I had finished what I intended to speak upon Christ's Answer to the Petitions of his Spouse. p-acp dt j pp-f po11 ord n1, pns11 vvd pn22 pns11 vhd vvn r-crq pns11 vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1662 Page 747
13608 We are now to attend to her Reply to him, which is contained in v. 12, 13, 14. While the King sitteth at his Table, my Spikenard sendeth forth the smell thereof. We Are now to attend to her Reply to him, which is contained in v. 12, 13, 14. While the King Sitteth At his Table, my Spikenard sends forth the smell thereof. pns12 vbr av pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1 p-acp pno31, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp n1 crd, crd, crd cs dt n1 vvz p-acp po31 n1, po11 np1 vvz av dt n1 av. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1662 Page 747
13609 A bundle of Myrrh is my Beloved unto me; he shall lie all night betwixt my Breasts. A bundle of Myrrh is my beloved unto me; he shall lie all night betwixt my Breasts. dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz po11 j-vvn p-acp pno11; pns31 vmb vvi d n1 p-acp po11 n2. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1662 Page 747
13610 My Beloved is unto me as a cluster of Camphire in the Vineyards of Engedi, I begin with the first of these. My beloved is unto me as a cluster of Camphire in the Vineyards of Engedi, I begin with the First of these. po11 j-vvn vbz p-acp pno11 p-acp dt vvi pp-f n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, pns11 vvb p-acp dt ord pp-f d. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1662 Page 747
13611 Let us first inquire into the sense of the words. Concerning the Grammatical sense, there is little difference amongst Interpreters. Let us First inquire into the sense of the words. Concerning the Grammatical sense, there is little difference among Interpreters. vvb pno12 ord vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2. vvg dt j n1, a-acp vbz j n1 p-acp n2. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1662 Page 747
13612 We read it, While the King, some read it, So long as the King sitteth at his Table. We read it, While the King, Some read it, So long as the King Sitteth At his Table. pns12 vvb pn31, cs dt n1, d vvb pn31, av av-j c-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp po31 n1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1662 Page 747
13613 The sense is the same, and the Hebrew particle signifieth both. The sense is the same, and the Hebrew particle signifies both. dt n1 vbz dt d, cc dt njp n1 vvz d. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1662 Page 747
13614 In the next word, which we translate the King, there is something extraordinary, the Hebr. is NONLATINALPHABET. In the next word, which we translate the King, there is something extraordinary, the Hebrew is. p-acp dt ord n1, r-crq pns12 vvb dt n1, a-acp vbz pi j, dt np1 vbz. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1662 Page 747
13615 There are two praefixes, NONLATINALPHABET and NONLATINALPHABET before the word which alone signifieth The King. I find Interpreters taking little or no notice of them; There Are two praefixes, and before the word which alone signifies The King. I find Interpreters taking little or no notice of them; pc-acp vbr crd vvz, cc p-acp dt n1 r-crq av-j vvz dt n1. pns11 vvb n2 vvg j cc dx n1 pp-f pno32; (60) sermon (DIV2) 1662 Page 747
13616 but I am willing to allow as few redundancies in holy Writ as may be. I find the same prefix, Psal. 146. 5. There it is prefixed to NONLATINALPHABET God. but I am willing to allow as few redundancies in holy Writ as may be. I find the same prefix, Psalm 146. 5. There it is prefixed to God. cc-acp pns11 vbm j pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2 p-acp j vvn c-acp vmb vbi. pns11 vvb dt d n1, np1 crd crd a-acp pn31 vbz vvn p-acp np1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1662 Page 747
13617 Ar. Mont. translateth it, The God of whom. Ar. Mont. Translate it, The God of whom. np1 np1 vvz pn31, dt n1 pp-f ro-crq. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1662 Page 747
13618 Others, Because the God of Jacob is his help. If we may be allowed to interpret it so here, it runs thus, whiles, and because the King sitteth at his Table, and learns us that our Spikenards smell dependeth upon Christ's presence with us. Others, Because the God of Jacob is his help. If we may be allowed to interpret it so Here, it runs thus, while, and Because the King Sitteth At his Table, and learns us that our Spikenards smell dependeth upon Christ's presence with us. n2-jn, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz po31 n1. cs pns12 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi pn31 av av, pn31 vvz av, n1, cc c-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp po31 n1, cc vvz pno12 cst po12 n2 vvb vvz p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp pno12. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1662 Page 747
13619 The King, NONLATINALPHABET is demonstrative, or emphatical; I should judge it so here: The King, is demonstrative, or emphatical; I should judge it so Here: dt n1, vbz j, cc j; pns11 vmd vvi pn31 av av: (60) sermon (DIV2) 1662 Page 747
13620 As much as That King; Christ is a King above all Kings; he is that King, The King of Kings, the most noble, the most excellent King. The Spouse in these three verses giveth her Beloved two Names; As much as That King; christ is a King above all Kings; he is that King, The King of Kings, the most noble, the most excellent King. The Spouse in these three Verses gives her beloved two Names; c-acp d c-acp cst n1; np1 vbz dt n1 p-acp d n2; pns31 vbz cst n1, dt n1 pp-f n2, dt av-ds j, dt av-ds j n1. dt n1 p-acp d crd n2 vvz pno31 vvn crd n2; (60) sermon (DIV2) 1662 Page 747
13621 she calls him King, in this verse, her Beloved twice, v. 13, 14. Christ's familiarity with the Souls which he loveth, she calls him King, in this verse, her beloved twice, v. 13, 14. Christ's familiarity with the Souls which he loves, pns31 vvz pno31 n1, p-acp d n1, po31 vvn av, n1 crd, crd npg1 n1 p-acp dt n2 r-crq pns31 vvz, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1662 Page 747
13622 and the freedom and boldness which he alloweth them with himself, ought not to breed in them low and mean thoughts of him. and the freedom and boldness which he alloweth them with himself, ought not to breed in them low and mean thoughts of him. cc dt n1 cc n1 r-crq pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp px31, vmd xx pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 av-j cc j n2 pp-f pno31. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1662 Page 747
13623 He is a King, and that King, whiles he is the poor Soul's Beloved. [ Sitteth at his Table. He is a King, and that King, while he is the poor Soul's beloved. [ Sitteth At his Table. pns31 vbz dt n1, cc cst n1, cs pns31 vbz dt j ng1 vvn. [ vvz p-acp po31 n1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1662 Page 747
13624 ] The Dutch and French translate it, at his Round Table. Arias Montanus, in circuitu suo, in his Round. ] The Dutch and French translate it, At his Round Table. Arias Montanus, in circuitu Sue, in his Round. ] dt jp cc jp vvb pn31, p-acp po31 j n1. np1 np1, p-acp fw-la fw-la, p-acp po31 n1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1662 Page 747
13625 The LXX Interpreters, who are followed by the Syriack, the Vulgar Lat. and Tremellius, in his Lying down. The LXX Interpreters, who Are followed by the Syriac, the vulgar Lat. and Tremellius, in his Lying down. dt crd n2, r-crq vbr vvn p-acp dt np1, dt j np1 cc np1, p-acp po31 vvg a-acp. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1662 Page 747
13626 That we may the better judge which is the rightest, we must know the Hebrew word NONLATINALPHABET comes from NONLATINALPHABET which signifieth, he hath compassed about: That we may the better judge which is the Rightest, we must know the Hebrew word comes from which signifies, he hath compassed about: cst pns12 vmb dt jc n1 r-crq vbz dt js-jn, pns12 vmb vvi dt njp n1 vvz p-acp r-crq vvz, pns31 vhz vvn a-acp: (60) sermon (DIV2) 1662 Page 747
13627 Thence comes the Noun NONLATINALPHABET which signifieth a circuit, a compassing about, and that is the word here used; Thence comes the Noun which signifies a circuit, a compassing about, and that is the word Here used; av vvz dt n1 r-crq vvz dt n1, dt vvg a-acp, cc d vbz dt n1 av vvn; (60) sermon (DIV2) 1662 Page 747
13654 And what he saith of the presence of Christ with the Church, is as true concerning his presence with the particular Soul that believeth in him; And what he Says of the presence of christ with the Church, is as true Concerning his presence with the particular Soul that Believeth in him; cc r-crq pns31 vvz pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, vbz a-acp j vvg po31 n1 p-acp dt j n1 cst vvz p-acp pno31; (60) sermon (DIV2) 1668 Page 749
13628 and (except in this Text) I can find it but four times in Scripture, 1 King. 6. 29. He carved all the walls of the House round about, 2 King. 23. 5. The places round about, Job 37. 12. It is turned round about by his Counsels, Psal. 140. 9. Those that compass me about. So as the most literal Translation is, While the King is in his Round, whiles the King is round about. and (except in this Text) I can find it but four times in Scripture, 1 King. 6. 29. He carved all the walls of the House round about, 2 King. 23. 5. The places round about, Job 37. 12. It is turned round about by his Counsels, Psalm 140. 9. Those that compass me about. So as the most literal translation is, While the King is in his Round, while the King is round about. cc (c-acp p-acp d n1) pns11 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp crd n2 p-acp n1, crd n1. crd crd pns31 vvd d dt n2 pp-f dt n1 av-j a-acp, crd n1. crd crd dt n2 av-j a-acp, np1 crd crd pn31 vbz vvn av-j a-acp p-acp po31 n2, np1 crd crd d d vvi pno11 a-acp. av p-acp dt av-ds j n1 vbz, cs dt n1 vbz p-acp po31 n1, cs dt n1 vbz av-j a-acp. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1662 Page 748
13629 But by those that are Criticks in the Hebrew Language, it is observed, that it is a word which signifieth the form of their sitting, But by those that Are Critics in the Hebrew Language, it is observed, that it is a word which signifies the from of their sitting, p-acp p-acp d cst vbr n2 p-acp dt njp n1, pn31 vbz vvn, cst pn31 vbz dt n1 r-crq vvz dt n1 pp-f po32 n-vvg, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1662 Page 748
13630 or rather lying down to eat meat (for so was the fashion of those Countries.) The use of Tables and Stools was not then known, or rather lying down to eat meat (for so was the fashion of those Countries.) The use of Tables and Stools was not then known, cc av-c vvg p-acp pc-acp vvi n1 (c-acp av vbds dt n1 pp-f d n2.) dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2 vbds xx av vvn, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1662 Page 748
13631 but they were wont to sit or lie down, leaning upon their Elbows, and so to eat their meat. but they were wont to fit or lie down, leaning upon their Elbows, and so to eat their meat. cc-acp pns32 vbdr j pc-acp vvi cc vvi a-acp, vvg p-acp po32 n2, cc av pc-acp vvi po32 n1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1662 Page 748
13632 Samuel, 1 Sam. 16. 11. (speaking of their sitting down to eat) saith, We will not sit down until he come, that is, David's Jesse 's youngest Son. In the Hebrew it is NONLATINALPHABET we will not round it. Samuel, 1 Sam. 16. 11. (speaking of their sitting down to eat) Says, We will not fit down until he come, that is, David's Jesse is youngest Son. In the Hebrew it is we will not round it. np1, crd np1 crd crd (vvg pp-f po32 vvg a-acp pc-acp vvi) vvz, pns12 vmb xx vvi a-acp c-acp pns31 vvb, cst vbz, npg1 np1 vbz js n1 p-acp dt njp pn31 vbz pns12 vmb xx av-j pn31. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1662 Page 748
13633 Their meat was set on the ground, and their manner in eating was, to lie down round about their meat, Their meat was Set on the ground, and their manner in eating was, to lie down round about their meat, po32 n1 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1, cc po32 n1 p-acp vvg vbds, pc-acp vvi a-acp av-j p-acp po32 n1, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1662 Page 748
13634 and so eat, leaning on their Elbows, with their hand raising their head from the ground. and so eat, leaning on their Elbows, with their hand raising their head from the ground. cc av vvi, vvg p-acp po32 n2, p-acp po32 n1 vvg po32 n1 p-acp dt n1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1662 Page 748
13635 The word only denotes to us their fashion of sitting, or lying in a round figure when they did eat, The word only denotes to us their fashion of sitting, or lying in a round figure when they did eat, dt n1 av-j vvz p-acp pno12 po32 n1 pp-f vvg, cc vvg p-acp dt j n1 c-crq pns32 vdd vvi, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1662 Page 748
13636 as we now sit about Tables. Hence our Translation is good enough to express the sense; as we now fit about Tables. Hence our translation is good enough to express the sense; c-acp pns12 av vvb p-acp n2. av po12 n1 vbz j av-d pc-acp vvi dt n1; (60) sermon (DIV2) 1662 Page 748
13637 While the King sitteth at his Table ▪ and the Dutch and French ▪ yet a little better, at his round Table. And the Translation of those who translate it NONLATINALPHABET, accubitu, recubitu, circuitu, is also proper, While the King Sitteth At his Table ▪ and the Dutch and French ▪ yet a little better, At his round Table. And the translation of those who translate it, accubitu, recubitu, circuitu, is also proper, cs dt n1 vvz p-acp po31 n1 ▪ cc dt jp cc np1 ▪ av dt j av-jc, p-acp po31 j n1. cc dt n1 pp-f d r-crq vvb pn31, fw-la, fw-la, fw-la, vbz av j, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1662 Page 748
13638 because those words signifie the posture in which they did eat in those Countries. Because those words signify the posture in which they did eat in those Countries. c-acp d n2 vvi dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vdd vvi p-acp d n2. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1662 Page 748
13639 But there's no foundation for their Translation, who understand it of a lying in Bed, it doubtless signifies, While the King sitteth or lyeth at meat. But there's no Foundation for their translation, who understand it of a lying in Bed, it doubtless signifies, While the King Sitteth or lies At meat. p-acp pc-acp|vbz dx n1 p-acp po32 n1, r-crq vvb pn31 pp-f dt vvg p-acp n1, pn31 av-j vvz, cs dt n1 vvz cc vvz p-acp n1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1662 Page 748
13640 It followeth [ My Spikenard sendeth forth the smell thereof. It follows [ My Spikenard sends forth the smell thereof. pn31 vvz [ po11 np1 vvz av dt n1 av. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1662 Page 748
13641 ] The word translated Spikenard is NONLATINALPHABET from whence comes the Greek word NONLATINALPHABET, the Lat. Nardus, and our Spikenard. In holy Writ it signifieth two things. ] The word translated Spikenard is from whence comes the Greek word, the Lat. Nardus, and our Spikenard. In holy Writ it signifies two things. ] dt n1 vvn np1 vbz p-acp q-crq vvz dt jp n1, dt np1 np1, cc po12 np1. p-acp j vvn pn31 vvz crd n2. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1662 Page 748
13655 he who fitteth with another at the table hath a fellowship and communion with him while Christ vouchsafeth me his presence. he who fits with Another At the table hath a fellowship and communion with him while christ vouchsafeth me his presence. pns31 r-crq vvz p-acp j-jn p-acp dt n1 vhz dt n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31 cs np1 vvz pno11 po31 n1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1668 Page 749
13656 That I take to be the sense of this Phrase. That I take to be the sense of this Phrase. cst pns11 vvb pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f d n1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1668 Page 749
13657 You read in the Gospel of a Marriage Supper which the King provided for his Son. And Rev. 19. 9. You read of the Marriage Super of the Lamb, You read in the Gospel of a Marriage Supper which the King provided for his Son. And Rev. 19. 9. You read of the Marriage Super of the Lamb, pn22 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 n1 r-crq dt n1 vvn p-acp po31 n1 np1 n1 crd crd pn22 vvb pp-f dt n1 fw-la pp-f dt n1, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1668 Page 749
13642 1. A Plant, Cant. 4. 13. 14. The Plants are an Orchard of Pomegrantes with pleasant fruits, Camphire, with Spikenard, Spikenard, and Saffron, Calamus, and Cinnamon with all trees of Frankincense, &c. 2. An Ointment made (in a great part at least) of that herb, and plant, and made liquid, that it might be poured out, Mary used it to anoint the feet of Jesus, John 12. 3. And the Woman, Mar. 14. 3. The Ointment is probably meant in this place, It may easily be gathered from those two Texts in the Gospel which mention it, that in those Countries it was a piece of their entertainment of their friends to bring sweet Oil, and to anoint their friends with it. 1. A Plant, Cant 4. 13. 14. The Plants Are an Orchard of Pomegranates with pleasant fruits, Camphire, with Spikenard, Spikenard, and Saffron, Calamus, and Cinnamon with all trees of Frankincense, etc. 2. an Ointment made (in a great part At least) of that herb, and plant, and made liquid, that it might be poured out, Marry used it to anoint the feet of jesus, John 12. 3. And the Woman, Mar. 14. 3. The Ointment is probably meant in this place, It may Easily be gathered from those two Texts in the Gospel which mention it, that in those Countries it was a piece of their entertainment of their Friends to bring sweet Oil, and to anoint their Friends with it. crd dt n1, np1 crd crd crd dt n2 vbr dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp j n2, n1, p-acp np1, np1, cc n1, fw-la, cc n1 p-acp d n2 pp-f n1, av crd dt n1 vvd (p-acp dt j n1 p-acp ds) pp-f d n1, cc vvb, cc vvn j-jn, cst pn31 vmd vbi vvn av, uh vvd pn31 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f np1, np1 crd crd cc dt n1, np1 crd crd dt n1 vbz av-j vvn p-acp d n1, pn31 vmb av-j vbi vvn p-acp d crd n2 p-acp dt n1 r-crq n1 pn31, cst p-acp d n2 pn31 vbds dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 pp-f po32 n2 pc-acp vvi j n1, cc pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp pn31. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1663 Page 748
13643 Thence Christ checked Simon, Luke 7. v. 46. Mine head with Oyl thou didst not anoint, Thence christ checked Simon, Lycia 7. v. 46. Mine head with Oil thou didst not anoint, np1 np1 vvd np1, av crd n1 crd po11 n1 p-acp n1 pns21 vdd2 xx vvi, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1664 Page 748
13644 but this woman hath anointed my feet with Ointment. This expression plainly alludeth to that usage. but this woman hath anointed my feet with Ointment. This expression plainly alludeth to that usage. cc-acp d n1 vhz vvn po11 n2 p-acp n1. d n1 av-j vvz p-acp d n1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1664 Page 748
13645 I shall not trouble you with the various fancies of Naturalists, or their various stories about this herb or Ointment. My Spikenard gives it smell. I shall not trouble you with the various fancies of Naturalists, or their various stories about this herb or Ointment. My Spikenard gives it smell. pns11 vmb xx vvi pn22 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n2, cc po32 j n2 p-acp d n1 cc n1. po11 np1 vvz pn31 vvi. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1664 Page 749
13646 ] Smells you know are of two sorts ▪ either more grateful, or more ingrateful which we call stenches. The Jewish Doctors generally understand this of an ill savour, strangely interpreting this Text of the Golden Calf which the Israelites made soon after they came out of Egypt, after the commission of which Idolatry, they say the name of the Israelites, which before was exceeding sweet in the nostrils of God, stank and had an ill savour. ] Smells you know Are of two sorts ▪ either more grateful, or more ingrateful which we call stenches. The Jewish Doctors generally understand this of an ill savour, strangely interpreting this Text of the Golden Calf which the Israelites made soon After they Come out of Egypt, After the commission of which Idolatry, they say the name of the Israelites, which before was exceeding sweet in the nostrils of God, stank and had an ill savour. ] vvz pn22 vvb vbr pp-f crd n2 ▪ av-d dc j, cc av-dc j r-crq pns12 vvb n2. dt jp n2 av-j vvi d pp-f dt j-jn n1, av-j n-vvg d n1 pp-f dt j n1 r-crq dt np1 vvd av c-acp pns32 vvd av pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f r-crq n1, pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt np2, r-crq a-acp vbds vvg j p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, vvd cc vhd dt j-jn n1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1665 Page 749
13647 But all of the most valuable interpreters of this Text, understand it of a sweet and fragrant smell which alone ▪ is proper to Spikenard. Thus far we have inquired out the Grammatical sense of the words. But all of the most valuable Interpreters of this Text, understand it of a sweet and fragrant smell which alone ▪ is proper to Spikenard. Thus Far we have inquired out the Grammatical sense of the words. p-acp d pp-f dt av-ds j n2 pp-f d n1, vvb pn31 pp-f dt j cc j n1 r-crq j ▪ vbz j p-acp np1. av av-j pns12 vhb vvn av dt j n1 pp-f dt n2. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1665 Page 749
13648 Let us further inquire, 1. What is meant by the King sitting at his table. 2. What is meant by the Spouses Spikenard sending or giving out the smell thereof. Let us further inquire, 1. What is meant by the King sitting At his table. 2. What is meant by the Spouses Spikenard sending or giving out the smell thereof. vvb pno12 av-j vvi, crd q-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 vvg p-acp po31 n1. crd q-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt n2 np1 vvg cc vvg av dt n1 av. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1666 Page 749
13649 By the King, that King, is doubtless meant the same Person whom the Spouse in the two next verses calleth her Beloved, by whom we have all along understood the Lord Jesus Christ; By the King, that King, is doubtless meant the same Person whom the Spouse in the two next Verses calls her beloved, by whom we have all along understood the Lord jesus christ; p-acp dt n1, cst n1, vbz av-j vvn dt d n1 r-crq dt n1 p-acp dt crd ord n2 vvz po31 vvn, p-acp ro-crq pns12 vhb d a-acp vvd dt n1 np1 np1; (60) sermon (DIV2) 1668 Page 749
13650 the only question here is what is meant by his sitting at his table Some by it understand his Incarnation, the time during which he tabled with us; the only question Here is what is meant by his sitting At his table some by it understand his Incarnation, the time during which he tabled with us; dt j n1 av vbz q-crq vbz vvn p-acp po31 vvg p-acp po31 n1 d p-acp pn31 vvb po31 n1, dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vvn p-acp pno12; (60) sermon (DIV2) 1668 Page 749
13651 others his glorifyed estate (so Tremellius.) I think Genebrard hitteth the sense right, who saith, the phrase Denotat praesentiam Christi cum Ecclesia, signifyeth the presence of Christ with his Church. Others his glorified estate (so Tremellius.) I think Genebrard hitteth the sense right, who Says, the phrase Denotat praesentiam Christ cum Ecclesia, signifieth the presence of christ with his Church. ng2-jn po31 vvn n1 (av np1.) pns11 vvb np1 vvz dt n1 j-jn, r-crq vvz, dt n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la np1, vvz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1668 Page 749
13652 Thus also Mercer interpreteth it, while Christ (saith he) is present with his Church, feeding it with his Word, the Church sendeth forth the sweet smells of Faith, grace, Thus also Mercer interpreteth it, while christ (Says he) is present with his Church, feeding it with his Word, the Church sends forth the sweet smells of Faith, grace, av av n1 vvz pn31, n1 np1 (vvz pns31) vbz j p-acp po31 n1, vvg pn31 p-acp po31 n1, dt n1 vvz av dt j n2 pp-f n1, n1, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1668 Page 749
13658 and God promiseth, Rev. 3. 20. That if any man opens to him while he standeth at the door and knocketh, he will come in, and sup with him. and God promises, Rev. 3. 20. That if any man Opens to him while he Stands At the door and knocketh, he will come in, and sup with him. cc np1 vvz, n1 crd crd cst cs d n1 vvz p-acp pno31 cs pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 cc vvz, pns31 vmb vvi p-acp, cc vvi p-acp pno31. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1668 Page 749
13659 Which phrases only note Gods nearness of presence, intimacy of fellowship, and mmunion with his People. Which phrases only note God's nearness of presence, intimacy of fellowship, and mmunion with his People. r-crq n2 av-j vvb npg1 n1 pp-f n1, n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 p-acp po31 n1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1668 Page 749
13660 The next question is what is here meant by the smell thereof. Tremellius translates it Nardinum, that which is of spikenard, taking the Suffix ▪ not as a Pronoun, The next question is what is Here meant by the smell thereof. Tremellius translates it Nardinum, that which is of spikenard, taking the Suffix ▪ not as a Pronoun, dt ord n1 vbz q-crq vbz av vvn p-acp dt n1 av. np1 vvz pn31 np1, cst r-crq vbz pp-f n1, vvg dt n1 ▪ xx p-acp dt n1, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1669 Page 750
13661 but as forming a Noun adjective. So it should be read thus, while the King sitteth at his Table, that which is of Spikenard sendeth forth the smell thereof, as if the smell related to the fulness of Grace which is in Christ. but as forming a Noun adjective. So it should be read thus, while the King Sitteth At his Table, that which is of Spikenard sends forth the smell thereof, as if the smell related to the fullness of Grace which is in christ. cc-acp c-acp vvg dt n1 n1. av pn31 vmd vbi vvn av, cs dt n1 vvz p-acp po31 n1, cst r-crq vbz pp-f np1 vvz av dt n1 av, c-acp cs dt vvb vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 r-crq vbz p-acp np1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1669 Page 750
13662 But I shall rather follow our own translation. But I shall rather follow our own Translation. p-acp pns11 vmb av-c vvi po12 d n1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1669 Page 750
13663 To send forth its Smell (saith Mr. Durham on the Text) is to be in lively exercise: To send forth its Smell (Says Mr. Durham on the Text) is to be in lively exercise: pc-acp vvi av po31 n1 (vvz n1 np1 p-acp dt n1) vbz pc-acp vbi p-acp j n1: (60) sermon (DIV2) 1669 Page 750
13664 Grace without smell or lively exercise being like flowers somewhat withered, that savour not, nor like unbeaten spice that s•nds not forth its savour. Grace without smell or lively exercise being like flowers somewhat withered, that savour not, nor like unbeaten spice that s•nds not forth its savour. vvb p-acp n1 cc j n1 vbg av-j n2 av vvn, cst vvb xx, ccx av-j j n1 cst vvz xx av po31 n1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1669 Page 750
13665 My grace is in exercise, that is his Sense. But 2dly. My grace is in exercise, that is his Sense. But 2dly. po11 n1 vbz p-acp n1, cst vbz po31 n1. p-acp av-j. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1669 Page 750
13666 The smell of a thing is that which discovers a thing, & that both to our selves, and to others. Not only the motions, The smell of a thing is that which discovers a thing, & that both to our selves, and to Others. Not only the motions, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz d r-crq vvz dt n1, cc cst d p-acp po12 n2, cc p-acp n2-jn. xx av-j dt n2, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1669 Page 750
13667 and vigorous actings and exercises of grace, but the Notifications and discoveries of it, both to our selves and others, depends upon Christs presence with, and vigorous actings and exercises of grace, but the Notifications and discoveries of it, both to our selves and Others, depends upon Christ presence with, cc j n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, cc-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f pn31, d p-acp po12 n2 cc n2-jn, vvz p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1669 Page 750
13668 and influence upon the Soul, that is possessed of it. Two Propositions of Doctrine arise from the words thus opened. and influence upon the Soul, that is possessed of it. Two Propositions of Doctrine arise from the words thus opened. cc n1 p-acp dt n1, cst vbz vvn pp-f pn31. crd n2 pp-f n1 vvb p-acp dt n2 av vvn. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1669 Page 750
13669 1. Prop. That true grace will give its proper smell. 1. Prop. That true grace will give its proper smell. crd np1 cst j n1 vmb vvi po31 j n1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1670 Page 750
13670 2. Prop. The smell of the Saints grace doth much depend upon Christs influence upon them and communion with them. 2. Prop. The smell of the Saints grace does much depend upon Christ influence upon them and communion with them. crd np1 dt n1 pp-f dt n2 vvb vdz d vvi p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp pno32 cc n1 p-acp pno32. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1671 Page 750
13671 I cannot but observe the connexion of this verse with the two former. I cannot but observe the connexion of this verse with the two former. pns11 vmbx p-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp dt crd j. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1672 Page 750
13672 Her beloved had told her that her Cheeks were comely with Rowsrof Jewels, her Neck with Chains of Gold, he had been commending her for her grace & holy conversation in the World. Her Beloved had told her that her Cheeks were comely with Rowsrof Jewels, her Neck with Chains of Gold, he had been commending her for her grace & holy Conversation in the World. po31 j-vvn vhd vvn pno31 cst po31 n2 vbdr j p-acp av n2, po31 n1 p-acp n2 pp-f n1, pns31 vhd vbn vvg pno31 p-acp po31 n1 cc j n1 p-acp dt n1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1672 Page 750
13673 Ay (saith she) while my beloved, whiles the King sitteth at his Table, my Spikenard sendeth forth the smell thereof. Ay (Says she) while my Beloved, while the King Sitteth At his Table, my Spikenard sends forth the smell thereof. uh (vvz pns31) cs po11 j-vvn, cs dt n1 vvz p-acp po31 n1, po11 np1 vvz av dt n1 av. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1672 Page 750
13674 So long as it pleaseth the Lord to keep my Soul company, to vouchsafe me his gracious influence, So long as it Pleases the Lord to keep my Soul company, to vouchsafe me his gracious influence, av av-j c-acp pn31 vvz dt n1 pc-acp vvi po11 n1 n1, pc-acp vvi pno11 po31 j n1, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1672 Page 750
13675 so long I can do something, those habits of grace with which he hath blessed me, so long I can do something, those habits of grace with which he hath blessed me, av av-j pns11 vmb vdi pi, d n2 pp-f n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vhz vvn pno11, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1672 Page 750
13676 so long send forth their smell, but if he hath withdrawn himself from me, if he withholdeth his blessed influences, my grace moveth not, smelleth not. so long send forth their smell, but if he hath withdrawn himself from me, if he withholdeth his blessed influences, my grace moves not, smelleth not. av av-j vvi av po32 n1, cc-acp cs pns31 vhz vvn px31 p-acp pno11, cs pns31 vvz po31 j-vvn n2, po11 n1 vvz xx, vvz xx. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1672 Page 750
13695 It is compared to light, to fire, neither of which will be restrained. It is compared to Light, to fire, neither of which will be restrained. pn31 vbz vvn p-acp j, p-acp n1, dx pp-f r-crq vmb vbi vvn. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1675 Page 751
13677 But before I can reach that, I would willingly speak something to the first Proposition concerning the nature of true grace, to send forth a smell, a peculiar smell. But before I can reach that, I would willingly speak something to the First Proposition Concerning the nature of true grace, to send forth a smell, a peculiar smell. cc-acp c-acp pns11 vmb vvi d, pns11 vmd av-j vvi pi p-acp dt ord n1 vvg dt n1 pp-f j n1, pc-acp vvi av dt n1, dt j n1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1672 Page 750
13678 1. Prop. True grace where it is will send forth a proper smell. 1. Prop. True grace where it is will send forth a proper smell. crd np1 j n1 c-crq pn31 vbz n1 vvb av dt j n1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1673 Page 750
13679 The Philosopher tells us that a smell is a quality of a mixed body which is drawn out by heat, arising from a due temperament of things in it which are hot and moist. The Philosopher tells us that a smell is a quality of a mixed body which is drawn out by heat, arising from a due temperament of things in it which Are hight and moist. dt n1 vvz pno12 d dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt vvn n1 r-crq vbz vvn av p-acp n1, vvg p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f n2 p-acp pn31 r-crq vbr j cc j. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1674 Page 750
13680 But I have nothing to do with the Philosophical notion of a smell, it is here without question taken Metaphorically, and (as I before hinted) signifieth Motion, and discovery. In all smells, that arise from things, there is. 1. Something of motion, the thing giving out the smell moveth, But I have nothing to do with the Philosophical notion of a smell, it is Here without question taken Metaphorically, and (as I before hinted) signifies Motion, and discovery. In all smells, that arise from things, there is. 1. Something of motion, the thing giving out the smell moves, cc-acp pns11 vhb pix pc-acp vdi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, pn31 vbz av p-acp n1 vvn av-j, cc (c-acp pns11 a-acp vvn) vvz n1, cc n1. p-acp d n2, cst vvb p-acp n2, pc-acp vbz. crd pi pp-f n1, dt n1 vvg av dt n1 vvz, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1674 Page 751
13681 and sends some quality into the air. and sends Some quality into the air. cc vvz d n1 p-acp dt n1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1674 Page 751
13682 The smell of grace signifies the motion and exercise of it, 2. There is in smells something of discovery. The smell of grace signifies the motion and exercise of it, 2. There is in smells something of discovery. dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31, crd pc-acp vbz p-acp n2 pi pp-f n1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1674 Page 751
13683 By the smell of a thing we both discover the place of the thing, and know where it is, By the smell of a thing we both discover the place of the thing, and know where it is, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pns12 d vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vvb c-crq pn31 vbz, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1674 Page 751
13684 and also the nature of things in a great measure. I will open my meaning to you in this proposition in three conclusions shortly. and also the nature of things in a great measure. I will open my meaning to you in this proposition in three conclusions shortly. cc av dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt j n1. pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1 p-acp pn22 p-acp d n1 p-acp crd n2 av-j. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1674 Page 751
13685 Where a truth of grace is in the Soul it will not lye hid, but discover it self both to him that hath it, Where a truth of grace is in the Soul it will not lie hid, but discover it self both to him that hath it, c-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pn31 vmb xx vvi vvn, p-acp vvb pn31 n1 d p-acp pno31 cst vhz pn31, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1675 Page 751
13686 and to others, or at least to one of them. and to Others, or At least to one of them. cc pc-acp n2-jn, cc p-acp ds p-acp crd pp-f pno32. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1675 Page 751
13687 A man may carry dust in his pocket, and neither himself, nor others with whom he converseth know it, A man may carry dust in his pocket, and neither himself, nor Others with whom he Converseth know it, dt n1 vmb vvi n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc dx n1, ccx n2-jn p-acp ro-crq pns31 vvz vvb pn31, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1675 Page 751
13688 but he cannot so carry Musk or any odoriferous thing, if it be open; but he cannot so carry Musk or any odoriferous thing, if it be open; cc-acp pns31 vmbx av vvi n1 cc d j n1, cs pn31 vbb j; (60) sermon (DIV2) 1675 Page 751
13689 grace is a glorious light which God kindleth in the Soul and must not be hid, the Kingdom of Heaven which is within us as well as that without us is like unto leaven which cannot lye long hid in the meal. grace is a glorious Light which God kindleth in the Soul and must not be hid, the Kingdom of Heaven which is within us as well as that without us is like unto leaven which cannot lie long hid in the meal. vvb vbz dt j n1 r-crq np1 vvz p-acp dt n1 cc vmb xx vbi vvn, dt n1 pp-f n1 r-crq vbz p-acp pno12 p-acp av c-acp d p-acp pno12 vbz av-j p-acp n1 r-crq vmbx vvi av-j vvn p-acp dt n1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1675 Page 751
13690 The Romans faith was spoken of throughout the World, Rom. 1. 8. The elders obtained a good report, Heb. 11. 2. Grace where it is will be heard of, Eph. 1. 15. After I had heard of your faith, The Romans faith was spoken of throughout the World, Rom. 1. 8. The Elders obtained a good report, Hebrew 11. 2. Grace where it is will be herd of, Ephesians 1. 15. After I had herd of your faith, dt np1 n1 vbds vvn pp-f p-acp dt n1, np1 crd crd dt n2-jn vvn dt j n1, np1 crd crd n1 c-crq pn31 vbz vmb vbi vvn pp-f, np1 crd crd c-acp pns11 vhd vvn pp-f po22 n1, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1675 Page 751
13691 and your love to all the Saints. and your love to all the Saints. cc po22 n1 p-acp d dt n2. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1675 Page 751
13692 The like he saith to the Colossians, Colos. 1. 4. It is a thing to be seen in its fruits and effects. The like he Says to the colossians, Colos 1. 4. It is a thing to be seen in its fruits and effects. dt av-j pns31 vvz p-acp dt njp2, np1 crd crd pn31 vbz dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po31 n2 cc n2. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1675 Page 751
13693 Shew me thy faith by thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works, James 2. 18. The grace that dwelleth in Christ hath a favour; so we had it before, Because of the Savour of thy good Ointments therefore do the Virgins love thee. Show me thy faith by thy works, and I will show thee my faith by my works, James 2. 18. The grace that dwells in christ hath a favour; so we had it before, Because of the Savour of thy good Ointments Therefore do the Virgins love thee. vvb pno11 po21 n1 p-acp po21 n2, cc pns11 vmb vvi pno21 po11 n1 p-acp po11 n2, np1 crd crd dt n1 cst vvz p-acp np1 vhz dt n1; av pns12 vhd pn31 a-acp, c-acp pp-f dt n1 pp-f po21 j n2 av vdb dt ng1 n1 pno21. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1675 Page 751
13694 Grace is the salt of the Soul. Have salt in your selves (saith our Saviour) and sale must not be without a Savour. Grace is the salt of the Soul. Have salt in your selves (Says our Saviour) and sale must not be without a Savour. n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vhb n1 p-acp po22 n2 (vvz po12 n1) cc n1 vmb xx vbi p-acp dt n1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1675 Page 751
13696 Secondly grace doth not send forth a Savour only, but a sweet savour, like the Savour of Spikenard which is very grateful to the exterior senses. Secondly grace does not send forth a Savour only, but a sweet savour, like the Savour of Spikenard which is very grateful to the exterior Senses. ord n1 vdz xx vvi av dt n1 av-j, cc-acp dt j n1, av-j dt n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vbz j j p-acp dt j-jn n2. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1676 Page 751
13697 Corruption, and lust hath a savour. Corruption, and lust hath a savour. n1, cc n1 vhz dt n1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1676 Page 751
13698 The Savour of the body of death is like the Savour of the dead body when putrefied. The Savour of the body of death is like the Savour of the dead body when putrefied. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz av-j dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 c-crq j-vvn. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1676 Page 751
13699 Lusts are like Solomons dead flyes which send forth a stinking Savour, Eccles. 10. 1. The Drunkard hath a smell of drink. Lustiest Are like Solomons dead flies which send forth a stinking Savour, Eccles. 10. 1. The Drunkard hath a smell of drink. ng1 vbr j np1 j n2 r-crq vvb av dt vvg n1, np1 crd crd dt n1 vhz dt n1 pp-f n1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1676 Page 751
13700 The unclean Person hath a smell, but it is a stinking Savour; the Covetous Worlding, hath an earthy Savour and smell. The unclean Person hath a smell, but it is a stinking Savour; the Covetous Worlding, hath an earthy Savour and smell. dt j n1 vhz dt n1, cc-acp pn31 vbz dt j-vvg n1; dt j n-vvg, vhz dt j n1 cc vvi. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1676 Page 751
13701 But the Savour of the Saints grace is a sweet smelling Savour; But the Savour of the Saints grace is a sweet smelling Savour; p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1 vbz dt j j-vvg n1; (60) sermon (DIV2) 1676 Page 751
13702 his garments smell of Myrrh, Aloes, and Cassia, His smell is as the smell of a field which the Lord hath blest (as Isaac said of his Son, Gen. 27. 27. like the smell of Labanon, mentioned, Hosea 14. 6. All the Children of Gods garments smell of Myrrh, Psal. 45. 8. The Lord smelleth a sweet Savour from them. his garments smell of Myrrh, Aloes, and Cassia, His smell is as the smell of a field which the Lord hath blessed (as Isaac said of his Son, Gen. 27. 27. like the smell of Lebanon, mentioned, Hosea 14. 6. All the Children of God's garments smell of Myrrh, Psalm 45. 8. The Lord smelleth a sweet Savour from them. po31 n2 vvb pp-f n1, n2, cc n1, po31 n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq dt n1 vhz vvn (c-acp np1 vvd pp-f po31 n1, np1 crd crd av-j dt vvb pp-f np1, vvn, np1 crd crd av-d dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 vvb pp-f n1, np1 crd crd dt n1 vvz dt j n1 p-acp pno32. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1676 Page 752
13703 He tells us he will not smell in the assemblies of wicked men, Amos 5. 1. But Paul was a sweet Savour to God, 2. Cor. 2. 15. And the Apostle calls the alms of the Saints, an odor of a sweet smell, a Sacrifice acceptable unto God, Eph. 4. 18. Their grace sends forth a sweet smell amongst the People of God who are partakers of the same grace, He tells us he will not smell in the assemblies of wicked men, Amos 5. 1. But Paul was a sweet Savour to God, 2. Cor. 2. 15. And the Apostle calls the alms of the Saints, an odour of a sweet smell, a Sacrifice acceptable unto God, Ephesians 4. 18. Their grace sends forth a sweet smell among the People of God who Are partakers of the same grace, pns31 vvz pno12 pns31 vmb xx vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n2, np1 crd crd p-acp np1 vbds dt j n1 p-acp np1, crd np1 crd crd cc dt n1 vvz dt n2 pp-f dt n2, dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, dt n1 j p-acp np1, np1 crd crd po32 n1 vvz av dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vbr n2 pp-f dt d n1, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1676 Page 752
13704 yea even into the World, that even those who know little of God, or of the mysteries of his Kingdom yet many times will speak well of them and stand up in their defence. yea even into the World, that even those who know little of God, or of the Mysteres of his Kingdom yet many times will speak well of them and stand up in their defence. uh av p-acp dt n1, cst av d r-crq vvb j pp-f np1, cc pp-f dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 av d n2 vmb vvi av pp-f pno32 cc vvb a-acp p-acp po32 n1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1676 Page 752
13705 Though grace at all times sends forth a smell, yet it doth not give a like smell, in all times and in all Persons. Though grace At all times sends forth a smell, yet it does not give a like smell, in all times and in all Persons. cs n1 p-acp d n2 vvz av dt n1, av pn31 vdz xx vvi dt j vvi, p-acp d n2 cc p-acp d n2. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1677 Page 752
13706 Things (you know) that are most odoriferous, give out a smell according to the quantity of them, Things (you know) that Are most odoriferous, give out a smell according to the quantity of them, n2 (pn22 vvb) d vbr av-ds j, vvb av dt n1 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1677 Page 752
13707 and according to the heat which cometh to them, a dram of Musk doth not give out such a smell as a pound giveth, and according to the heat which comes to them, a dram of Musk does not give out such a smell as a pound gives, cc vvg p-acp dt vvb r-crq vvz p-acp pno32, dt n1 pp-f n1 vdz xx vvi av d dt vvb p-acp dt n1 vvz, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1677 Page 752
13708 nor doth the most Aromatick Ointment in the Winter, or when it is kept in the cold, give out such a smell, nor does the most Aromatic Ointment in the Winter, or when it is kept in the cold, give out such a smell, ccx vdz dt av-ds j n1 p-acp dt n1, cc c-crq pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt j-jn, vvb av d dt n1, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1677 Page 752
13709 as when it is kept in a warm hand, or influenced by the warm beams of the Sun, as when it is kept in a warm hand, or influenced by the warm beams of the Sun, c-acp c-crq pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt j n1, cc vvn p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1677 Page 752
13710 or brought near to a warm fire, it is so with our habits of grace they have in them a sweet smelling Savour, but exert it variously. or brought near to a warm fire, it is so with our habits of grace they have in them a sweet smelling Savour, but exert it variously. cc vvd av-j p-acp dt j n1, pn31 vbz av p-acp po12 n2 pp-f n1 pns32 vhb p-acp pno32 dt j j-vvg n1, cc-acp vvb pn31 av-j. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1677 Page 752
13711 1. According to the different degrees of grace in the Soul. Every Child of God hath his NONLATINALPHABET, his measure of grace, 1. According to the different Degrees of grace in the Soul. Every Child of God hath his, his measure of grace, crd vvg p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 d n1 pp-f np1 vhz po31, po31 n1 pp-f n1, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1678 Page 752
13712 but every one hath not a like measure the faith of one is weak and little like a grane of mustard seed which is the least of all seeds, but every one hath not a like measure the faith of one is weak and little like a grane of mustard seed which is the least of all seeds, cc-acp d pi vhz xx dt av-j n1 dt n1 pp-f crd vbz j cc j av-j dt n1 pp-f n1 n1 r-crq vbz dt ds pp-f d n2, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1678 Page 752
13715 2. According to the influence of Christ (who is the Sun of Righteousness) so also will the smell of our grace be weaker or stronger. Three things contribute much to the smell of any odoriferous thing, 1. Heat, 2. Air, 3. Motion. Heat eliciteth and draweth out the odoriferous quality, air conveyeth it to the sense, motion rarifieth the parts. Three things also much contribute to the sweet smell of the Saints grace. 2. According to the influence of christ (who is the Sun of Righteousness) so also will the smell of our grace be Weaker or Stronger. Three things contribute much to the smell of any odoriferous thing, 1. Heat, 2. Air, 3. Motion. Heat eliciteth and draws out the odoriferous quality, air conveyeth it to the sense, motion rarifieth the parts. Three things also much contribute to the sweet smell of the Saints grace. crd vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 (r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f n1) av av vmb dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 vbb jc cc jc. crd n2 vvi d p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n1, crd vvb, crd n1, crd n1. n1 vvz cc vvz av dt j n1, n1 vvz pn31 p-acp dt n1, n1 vvz dt n2. crd n2 av av-d vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1679 Page 752
13716 1. The influence of the Sun of righteousness upon the Soul. Therefore our Spouse here saith, Whiles the King ▪ sitteth at his table, my Spikenard sendeth forth the smell thereof. 1. The influence of the Sun of righteousness upon the Soul. Therefore our Spouse Here Says, While the King ▪ Sitteth At his table, my Spikenard sends forth the smell thereof. crd dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 av po12 n1 av vvz, cs dt n1 ▪ vvz p-acp po31 n1, po11 np1 vvz av dt n1 av. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1680 Page 752
13717 2. The Breathings of the holy Spirit which our Saviour compareth to the wind blowing where it listeth, 3. Motion, the exercise of grace. 2. The Breathings of the holy Spirit which our Saviour compareth to the wind blowing where it lists, 3. Motion, the exercise of grace. crd dt n2-vvg pp-f dt j n1 r-crq po12 n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 vvg c-crq pn31 vvz, crd n1, dt n1 pp-f n1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1680 Page 753
13718 As the Ointment doth not smell so sweet in the box as when it is poured out, As the Ointment does not smell so sweet in the box as when it is poured out, p-acp dt n1 vdz xx vvi av j p-acp dt n1 c-acp c-crq pn31 vbz vvn av, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1680 Page 753
13719 so it is grace in motion and exercise that causeth the sweet smell thereof. so it is grace in motion and exercise that Causes the sweet smell thereof. av pn31 vbz n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 cst vvz dt j n1 av. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1680 Page 753
13720 When Mary poured out her Ointment, the house was filled with the Odour of it, John. 12. 3. and Christs name is compared in this Chapter to Ointment poured out, which is exceeding sweet. When Marry poured out her Ointment, the house was filled with the Odour of it, John. 12. 3. and Christ name is compared in this Chapter to Ointment poured out, which is exceeding sweet. c-crq uh vvd av po31 n1, dt n1 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, np1 crd crd cc npg1 n1 vbz vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp n1 vvd av, r-crq vbz vvg j. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1680 Page 753
13721 Doth any now further ask whence it is that true grace whereever it resides will send forth its smell? I answer, Does any now further ask whence it is that true grace wherever it resides will send forth its smell? I answer, vdz d av jc vvb c-crq pn31 vbz cst j n1 c-crq pn31 vvz vmb vvi av po31 n1? pns11 vvb, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1681 Page 753
13722 1. It is from the Nature of it. 1. It is from the Nature of it. crd pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1682 Page 753
13723 It is some peculiar quality in the nature of a thing which makes it to send forth a pleasant smell, what that is in natural things is not easy to determine. It is Some peculiar quality in the nature of a thing which makes it to send forth a pleasant smell, what that is in natural things is not easy to determine. pn31 vbz d j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq vvz pn31 pc-acp vvi av dt j n1, r-crq d vbz p-acp j n2 vbz xx j pc-acp vvi. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1682 Page 753
13724 The Philosopher faith it is a quality which ariseth from a due temperament of something that is dry, The Philosopher faith it is a quality which arises from a due temperament of something that is dry, dt n1 n1 pn31 vbz dt n1 r-crq vvz p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f pi cst vbz j, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1682 Page 753
13725 and Savoury, and something which is moist; (It is an account of it which will hardly bear a strict Examen) that it is a peculiar quality is most certain: and Savoury, and something which is moist; (It is an account of it which will hardly bear a strict Examen) that it is a peculiar quality is most certain: cc j, cc pi r-crq vbz j; (pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f pn31 r-crq vmb av vvi dt j n2) d pn31 vbz dt j n1 vbz av-ds j: (60) sermon (DIV2) 1682 Page 753
13726 So it is from the peculiar quality of gracious habits that they send forth their pleasant smell, So it is from the peculiar quality of gracious habits that they send forth their pleasant smell, av pn31 vbz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f j n2 cst pns32 vvb av po32 j n1, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1682 Page 753
13727 and of that I think a more easy and certain account may be given what it is. 1. Its conformity to the Holy Nature of God. and of that I think a more easy and certain account may be given what it is. 1. Its conformity to the Holy Nature of God. cc pp-f d pns11 vvb dt av-dc j cc j n1 vmb vbi vvn r-crq pn31 vbz. crd pn31|vbz n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1682 Page 753
13728 2. Its proportion and conformity to the reason of man. 3. Its life and activity. 1. In gracious habits there is a conformity to the Holy Nature of God. 2. Its proportion and conformity to the reason of man. 3. Its life and activity. 1. In gracious habits there is a conformity to the Holy Nature of God. crd po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. crd po31 n1 cc n1. crd p-acp j n2 pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1682 Page 753
13729 Hence gracious Souls are said to be partakers of the Divine Nature, conformable to the image of the Lord Jesus Christ. Hence gracious Souls Are said to be partakers of the Divine Nature, conformable to the image of the Lord jesus christ. av j n2 vbr vvn pc-acp vbi n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1, j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1 np1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1682 Page 753
13730 The light of Nature shews the greatest part of mankind, that there is a God, Reason tells us, this God must be the Supreme, The Light of Nature shows the greatest part of mankind, that there is a God, Reason tells us, this God must be the Supreme, dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz dt js n1 pp-f n1, cst pc-acp vbz dt n1, n1 vvz pno12, d np1 vmb vbi dt j, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1682 Page 753
13731 first, and most perfect Being, from hence it followeth, that the excellency of every thing lyeth in a conformity to God, who himself is the most perfect Being, First, and most perfect Being, from hence it follows, that the excellency of every thing lies in a conformity to God, who himself is the most perfect Being, ord, cc av-ds j vbg, p-acp av pn31 vvz, cst dt n1 pp-f d n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1, r-crq n1 vbz dt av-ds j vbg, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1682 Page 753
13732 and the Pattern of all perfection. and the Pattern of all perfection. cc dt n1 pp-f d n1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1682 Page 753
13733 This must make it the most amiable flower in the creation, and causeth it to give out a sweet smell to all who have not lost their smelling, debauching their reason by their most sordid lusts, This must make it the most amiable flower in the creation, and Causes it to give out a sweet smell to all who have not lost their smelling, debauching their reason by their most sordid Lustiest, d vmb vvi pn31 dt av-ds j n1 p-acp dt n1, cc vvz pn31 pc-acp vvi av dt j n1 p-acp d r-crq vhb xx vvn po32 j-vvg, vvg po32 n1 p-acp po32 av-ds j n2, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1682 Page 753
13734 and passions. 2. In all gracious habits and exercises, there is also a conformity to humane reason. There are in man some reliques of that reason in which much of the Original image of God wherein man was created lay, and passion. 2. In all gracious habits and exercises, there is also a conformity to humane reason. There Are in man Some Relics of that reason in which much of the Original image of God wherein man was created lay, cc n2. crd p-acp d j n2 cc n2, pc-acp vbz av dt n1 p-acp j n1. pc-acp vbr p-acp n1 d n2 pp-f d n1 p-acp r-crq d pp-f dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1 c-crq n1 vbds vvn vvd, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1682 Page 753
13735 for Right reason (which Socinians so much talk of) it existeth in no man or Woman perfectly by nature, for Right reason (which socinians so much talk of) it existeth in no man or Woman perfectly by nature, c-acp j-jn n1 (r-crq njp2 av d n1 pp-f) pn31 vvz p-acp dx n1 cc n1 av-j p-acp n1, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1682 Page 753
13736 but some judgment remains of what is good and filthy, some notions of good and Evil, though very imperfect; but Some judgement remains of what is good and filthy, Some notions of good and Evil, though very imperfect; cc-acp d n1 vvz pp-f r-crq vbz j cc j, d n2 pp-f j cc j-jn, c-acp av j; (60) sermon (DIV2) 1682 Page 753
13737 now all gracious habits will approve themselves, and all gracious acts do approve themselves to these notions, now all gracious habits will approve themselves, and all gracious acts do approve themselves to these notions, av d j n2 vmb vvi px32, cc d j n2 vdb vvi px32 p-acp d n2, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1682 Page 754
13738 Hence all truly moral acts, are materially gracious acts: That is, the same acts which grace teacheth the good man to do, Hence all truly moral acts, Are materially gracious acts: That is, the same acts which grace Teaches the good man to do, av d av-j j n2, vbr av-jn j n2: cst vbz, dt d n2 r-crq vvb vvz dt j n1 pc-acp vdi, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1682 Page 754
13739 though from noble• Principles, in a better manner, and to a more pure, and noble End. So that so long as there are any men in the World, who have not outlawed their natural reason, though from noble• Principles, in a better manner, and to a more pure, and noble End. So that so long as there Are any men in the World, who have not outlawed their natural reason, cs p-acp n1 n2, p-acp dt jc n1, cc p-acp dt av-dc j, cc j n1 av cst av av-j c-acp pc-acp vbr d n2 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vhb xx vvn po32 j n1, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1682 Page 754
13740 and almost extinguished it by their brutish lusts, and passions, grace will give a smell, and a good report. and almost extinguished it by their brutish Lustiest, and passion, grace will give a smell, and a good report. cc av vvn pn31 p-acp po32 j n2, cc n2, vvb vmb vvi dt n1, cc dt j n1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1682 Page 754
13741 And the great hatred which good and holy men meet with from the men of the World, is from this, that grace carrieth out the Saint beyond the measures of the man of reason: And the great hatred which good and holy men meet with from the men of the World, is from this, that grace Carrieth out the Saint beyond the measures of the man of reason: cc dt j n1 r-crq j cc j n2 vvb p-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, vbz p-acp d, cst vvb vvz av dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1: (60) sermon (DIV2) 1682 Page 754
13742 So that in some acts, especially of Religion, he cannot be bounded by his limits. The man of the World commendeth the Child of God, for his justice, and Charity, So that in Some acts, especially of Religion, he cannot be bounded by his Limits. The man of the World commends the Child of God, for his Justice, and Charity, av cst p-acp d n2, av-j pp-f n1, pns31 vmbx vbi vvn p-acp po31 n2. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp po31 n1, cc n1, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1682 Page 754
13743 for his Sobriety, and temperance, his readiness to forgive his Enemies, his meekness, humility, his serving of God, &c. He is only angry at him, that he will offer up to God more and more excellent Sacrifices, that his measures of praying, hearing, fasting, &c. Will not serve his turn, &c. 3. Lastly Grace is of a nimble, active nature. for his Sobriety, and temperance, his readiness to forgive his Enemies, his meekness, humility, his serving of God, etc. He is only angry At him, that he will offer up to God more and more excellent Sacrifices, that his measures of praying, hearing, fasting, etc. Will not serve his turn, etc. 3. Lastly Grace is of a nimble, active nature. p-acp po31 n1, cc n1, po31 n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n2, po31 n1, n1, po31 vvg pp-f np1, av pns31 vbz av-j j p-acp pno31, cst pns31 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp np1 av-dc cc av-dc j n2, cst po31 n2 pp-f vvg, vvg, vvg, av n1 xx vvi po31 n1, av crd ord n1 vbz pp-f dt j, j n1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1682 Page 754
13744 It is the Fire with which the Holy Ghost baptizeth the Soul, and it cannot lye hid in the Soul. It is the Fire with which the Holy Ghost baptizeth the Soul, and it cannot lie hid in the Soul. pn31 vbz dt n1 p-acp r-crq dt j n1 vvz dt n1, cc pn31 vmbx vvi vvn p-acp dt n1 (60) sermon (DIV2) 1683 Page 754
13745 2. It is from the Ordination of God that grace sendeth forth its smell. We may say this of every created Quality, which produceth any effect. 2. It is from the Ordination of God that grace sends forth its smell. We may say this of every created Quality, which Produceth any Effect. crd pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cst n1 vvz av po31 n1. pns12 vmb vvi d pp-f d j-vvn n1, r-crq vvz d n1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1684 Page 754
14862 Beneficence, or doing good to others, especially such as are in misery, is a thing so commends it self to the reason of man, that we cannot but have a love for such as are bountiful, Beneficence, or doing good to Others, especially such as Are in misery, is a thing so commends it self to the reason of man, that we cannot but have a love for such as Are bountiful, n1, cc vdg j p-acp n2-jn, av-j d c-acp vbr p-acp n1, vbz dt n1 av vvz pn31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cst pns12 vmbx cc-acp vhi dt n1 p-acp d c-acp vbr j, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1846 Page 813
13746 It is from the Law of God in creation laid upon that Plant, Gum or Oil, known to the Eastern People, by this name of Spikenard, and the Law of God laid upon Musk, and sweet Flowers amongst us, that they or any of them, send forth a pleasant smell, the powerful hand of God in creation hath created such vertues, It is from the Law of God in creation laid upon that Plant, Gum or Oil, known to the Eastern People, by this name of Spikenard, and the Law of God laid upon Musk, and sweet Flowers among us, that they or any of them, send forth a pleasant smell, the powerful hand of God in creation hath created such Virtues, pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 vvn p-acp d n1, n1 cc n1, vvn p-acp dt j n1, p-acp d n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp n1, cc j n2 p-acp pno12, cst pns32 cc d pp-f pno32, vvb av dt j n1, dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 vhz vvn d n2, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1684 Page 754
13747 and qualities in these things, and God hath ordained that they should emit, or send forth their savour; and qualities in these things, and God hath ordained that they should emit, or send forth their savour; cc n2 p-acp d n2, cc np1 vhz vvn cst pns32 vmd vvi, cc vvi av po32 n1; (60) sermon (DIV2) 1684 Page 754
13748 and there is a daily influence of the providence of God upon them, by which these natural powers, and there is a daily influence of the providence of God upon them, by which these natural Powers, cc pc-acp vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32, p-acp r-crq d j n2, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1684 Page 754
13749 and faculties in them are upheld, by which they do produce these grateful effects to our senses, and faculties in them Are upheld, by which they do produce these grateful effects to our Senses, cc n2 p-acp pno32 vbr vvn, p-acp r-crq pns32 vdb vvi d j n2 p-acp po12 n2, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1684 Page 754
13750 and daily affect the Air which we suck in, by which that gratefulness is conveyed to us: and daily affect the Air which we suck in, by which that gratefulness is conveyed to us: cc av-j vvi dt n1 r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp, p-acp r-crq d n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno12: (60) sermon (DIV2) 1684 Page 754
13751 The like may be said of grace which is but a savoury, sweet smelling quality in the rational creature, correspondent to the other savory, sweet smelling qualities in vegetative and sensitive creatures: It is Gods creation in the Soul, The like may be said of grace which is but a savoury, sweet smelling quality in the rational creature, correspondent to the other savoury, sweet smelling qualities in vegetative and sensitive creatures: It is God's creation in the Soul, dt av-j vmb vbi vvn pp-f vvb r-crq vbz p-acp dt j, j j-vvg n1 p-acp dt j n1, j p-acp dt j-jn j, j j-vvg n2 p-acp j cc j n2: pn31 vbz ng1 n1 p-acp dt n1, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1684 Page 754
13752 and it is from Gods Ordination, that it sendeth forth this smell. This is true, and it is from God's Ordination, that it sends forth this smell. This is true, cc pn31 vbz p-acp npg1 n1, cst pn31 vvz av d vvb. d vbz j, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1684 Page 755
13753 whether by the Sending forth the smell thereof, we understand the exercise thereof; Or the gratifying the Spiritual senses of others by such exercise: whither by the Sending forth the smell thereof, we understand the exercise thereof; Or the gratifying the Spiritual Senses of Others by such exercise: cs p-acp dt vvg av dt n1 av, pns12 vvb dt vvb av; cc dt vvg dt j n2 pp-f n2-jn p-acp d n1: (60) sermon (DIV2) 1684 Page 755
13754 Both of them do proceed from the Ordination of God, which is the Law of God upon the New creature. Both of them do proceed from the Ordination of God, which is the Law of God upon the New creature. d pp-f pno32 vdb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt j n1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1684 Page 755
13755 There is a double Ordination of God in the case. There is a double Ordination of God in the case. pc-acp vbz dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1685 Page 755
13756 The exercise of a believers grace is from a divine Ordination, Joh. 15. 16. You have not chosen me, The exercise of a believers grace is from a divine Ordination, John 15. 16. You have not chosen me, dt vvb pp-f dt n2 n1 vbz p-acp dt j-jn n1, np1 crd crd pn22 vhb xx vvn pno11, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1685 Page 755
13757 but I have chosen you, and obtained you, that you should go and bring forth fruit. but I have chosen you, and obtained you, that you should go and bring forth fruit. cc-acp pns11 vhb vvn pn22, cc vvd pn22, cst pn22 vmd vvi cc vvi av n1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1685 Page 755
13758 We are chosen in him before the foundation of the World, that we should be holy, We Are chosen in him before the Foundation of the World, that we should be holy, pns12 vbr vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst pns12 vmd vbi j, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1685 Page 755
13759 and without blame before him in love, Eph. 1. 4. Predestinated to be to the praise of his glory, v. 11. He hath also ordained the acceptableness of the savour of grace, both in his own nostrils, and without blame before him in love, Ephesians 1. 4. Predestinated to be to the praise of his glory, v. 11. He hath also ordained the acceptableness of the savour of grace, both in his own nostrils, cc p-acp n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp n1, np1 crd crd vvn p-acp vbb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, n1 crd pns31 vhz av vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, av-d p-acp po31 d n2, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1685 Page 755
13760 and in the nostrils of others, those especially, that are made partakers of the divine nature, and in the nostrils of Others, those especially, that Are made partakers of the divine nature, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2-jn, d av-j, cst vbr vvn n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1685 Page 755
13761 And from hence it is that grace, and the actings and exercises of it, send forth a sweet smell to some: And from hence it is that grace, and the actings and exercises of it, send forth a sweet smell to Some: cc p-acp av pn31 vbz cst n1, cc dt n2 cc n2 pp-f pn31, vvb av dt j n1 p-acp d: (60) sermon (DIV2) 1685 Page 755
13762 And others revile them, and speak ill of them. And Others revile them, and speak ill of them. cc ng2-jn vvb pno32, cc vvb av-jn pp-f pno32. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1685 Page 755
13763 As it is in natural things, savours which are to some exceedingly grateful, and delicious, are to other creatures as ingrateful and abominable, which proceedeth from a different nature or different qualities in several creatures; As it is in natural things, savours which Are to Some exceedingly grateful, and delicious, Are to other creatures as ingrateful and abominable, which Proceedeth from a different nature or different qualities in several creatures; p-acp pn31 vbz p-acp j n2, vvz r-crq vbr pc-acp d av-vvg j, cc j, vbr p-acp j-jn n2 p-acp j cc j, r-crq vvz p-acp dt j n1 cc j n2 p-acp j n2; (60) sermon (DIV2) 1685 Page 755
13764 all which are Originated in the Creation and Ordination of God: all which Are Originated in the Creation and Ordination of God: d r-crq vbr j p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1: (60) sermon (DIV2) 1685 Page 755
13765 So it is with grace, the exercise of which is a sweet smelling savour in the nostrils of God, let me hear thy voice (saith the beloved in this song) for thy voice is sweet, and thy countenance is comely, and a sweet smelling savour, in the nostrils of such as are made partakers of the same divine nature: It is a stench in the nostrils of debaucht and profane men, So it is with grace, the exercise of which is a sweet smelling savour in the nostrils of God, let me hear thy voice (Says the Beloved in this song) for thy voice is sweet, and thy countenance is comely, and a sweet smelling savour, in the nostrils of such as Are made partakers of the same divine nature: It is a stench in the nostrils of debauched and profane men, av pn31 vbz p-acp vvb, dt n1 pp-f r-crq vbz dt j j-vvg n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, vvb pno11 vvi po21 n1 (vvz dt j-vvn p-acp d n1) p-acp po21 n1 vbz j, cc po21 n1 vbz j, cc dt j j-vvg n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f d c-acp vbr vvn n2 pp-f dt d j-jn n1: pn31 vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f j-vvn cc j n2, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1685 Page 755
13766 and the lively and vigorous exercise of it is so in the nostrils of Hypocrites; all this proceeds from their different nature and the Ordination of God, whose Ordination it is, That wisdom should be justified of her Children. and the lively and vigorous exercise of it is so in the nostrils of Hypocrites; all this proceeds from their different nature and the Ordination of God, whose Ordination it is, That Wisdom should be justified of her Children. cc dt j cc j n1 pp-f pn31 vbz av p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2; d d vvz p-acp po32 j n1 cc dt n1 pp-f np1, rg-crq n1 pn31 vbz, cst n1 vmd vbi vvn pp-f po31 n2. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1685 Page 755
13767 God hath ordained that where habits of grace are, they should sprout forth in acts; God hath ordained that where habits of grace Are, they should sprout forth in acts; np1 vhz vvn cst c-crq n2 pp-f n1 vbr, pns32 vmd vvi av p-acp n2; (60) sermon (DIV2) 1685 Page 755
13768 there is a Principle of life in the seed of God, as in natural seeds, which being committed to a fitting soil sheweth it self. there is a Principle of life in the seed of God, as in natural seeds, which being committed to a fitting soil shows it self. pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp p-acp j n2, r-crq vbg vvn p-acp dt j-vvg n1 vvz pn31 n1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1685 Page 755
13769 Nor is this without the concurrence of a daily providence of God, upholding this Spiritual, vertue. Nor is this without the concurrence of a daily providence of God, upholding this Spiritual, virtue. ccx vbz d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1, vvg d j, n1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1685 Page 755
13770 Let us then observe, that true grace is neither a dead and insipid thing, nor yet an ingrateful thing in its exercise, to any that have any acquaintance with God, Let us then observe, that true grace is neither a dead and insipid thing, nor yet an ingrateful thing in its exercise, to any that have any acquaintance with God, vvb pno12 av vvi, cst j n1 vbz av-dx dt j cc j n1, ccx av dt j n1 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp d cst vhb d n1 p-acp np1, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1686 Page 755
13771 or fellowship in the divine nature. or fellowship in the divine nature. cc n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1686 Page 755
13772 The name of grace is an excellent name and every one would be called by it. The name of grace is an excellent name and every one would be called by it. dt n1 pp-f vvb vbz dt j n1 cc d pi vmd vbi vvn p-acp pn31. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1686 Page 756
13773 Amongst Christians the name of an ungracious man is a name of such reproach, as every one is offended at. But alas! among Christians the name of an ungracious man is a name of such reproach, as every one is offended At. But alas! p-acp np1 dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f d n1, p-acp d pi vbz vvn p-acp. p-acp uh! (60) sermon (DIV2) 1686 Page 756
13774 How dead, and insipid a thing must grace be, if all had it who would pretend to it, in the age wherein God hath cast our lot? Men would be thought to have grace in whom we cannot discern one good work. They pretend to spikenard, but where is the smell thereof? Shew me thy saith (saith the Apostle) by thy works. Nay how many are there in the World, whose lusts, and corruptions send forth an ill savour? It is observed in nature, that unless the four Elements, there are no things but sent out some favour, some smell. How dead, and insipid a thing must grace be, if all had it who would pretend to it, in the age wherein God hath cast our lot? Men would be Thought to have grace in whom we cannot discern one good work. They pretend to spikenard, but where is the smell thereof? Show me thy Says (Says the Apostle) by thy works. Nay how many Are there in the World, whose Lustiest, and corruptions send forth an ill savour? It is observed in nature, that unless the four Elements, there Are no things but sent out Some favour, Some smell. q-crq j, cc j dt n1 vmb vvi vbi, cs d vhd pn31 r-crq vmd vvi p-acp pn31, p-acp dt n1 c-crq np1 vhz vvn po12 n1? np1 vmd vbi vvn pc-acp vhi vvi p-acp ro-crq pns12 vmbx vvb crd j n1. pns32 vvb p-acp vvn, p-acp q-crq vbz dt n1 av? vvb pno11 po21 vvz (vvz dt n1) p-acp po21 n2. uh q-crq d vbr a-acp p-acp dt n1, rg-crq n2, cc n2 vvb av dt j-jn n1? pn31 vbz vvn p-acp n1, cst cs dt crd n2, a-acp vbr dx n2 p-acp vvd av d n1, d n1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1686 Page 756
13775 Thence the Philosopher makes a smell the affection of a compounded body; all compounded bodies send forth a smell, little, Thence the Philosopher makes a smell the affection of a compounded body; all compounded bodies send forth a smell, little, np1 dt n1 vvz dt n1 dt n1 pp-f dt vvd n1; d j-vvn n2 vvb av dt n1, j, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1686 Page 756
13776 or much, grateful, or ingrateful to us. or much, grateful, or ingrateful to us. cc d, j, cc j p-acp pno12. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1686 Page 756
13777 The most of men and women send from their conversations some scent, some smell abroad in the World, but alas! The most of men and women send from their conversations Some scent, Some smell abroad in the World, but alas! dt ds pp-f n2 cc n2 vvb p-acp po32 n2 d n1, d vvb av p-acp dt n1, cc-acp uh! (60) sermon (DIV2) 1686 Page 756
13778 The smell of the most is not like the smell of a field of a Soul that the Lord hath blessed, with the blessing of his grace, The smell of the most is not like the smell of a field of a Soul that the Lord hath blessed, with the blessing of his grace, dt n1 pp-f dt ds vbz xx av-j dt vvb pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cst dt n1 vhz vvn, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1686 Page 756
13793 To the same purpose God speaks, Jer. 6. 20. To what purpose cometh there to me incense from Sheba, and the sweet Cane from a far Country. To the same purpose God speaks, Jer. 6. 20. To what purpose comes there to me incense from Sheba, and the sweet Cane from a Far Country. p-acp dt d n1 np1 vvz, np1 crd crd p-acp r-crq n1 vvz a-acp p-acp pno11 vvi p-acp np1, cc dt j n1 p-acp dt j n1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1686 Page 757
13779 but like the smell of Souls which the Lord hath cursed, and will curse. One man smells of drunkenness, another smells of the lusts of uncleanness, a third smells of covetousness, a fourth of Pride and haughtiness of mind, a Fifth of earthly mindedness, and covetousness, a Sixth of Levity and airiness. Another smells of cruelty and unmercifulness, another of lyes and perjuries, breaking all oaths, covenants, promises, &c. These are not the smells of Lebanon, but of Topheth. God said of old, he would not smell in the Israelites assemblies, Amos 5. 21. I hate, I despise your feast dayes, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. but like the smell of Souls which the Lord hath cursed, and will curse. One man smells of Drunkenness, Another smells of the Lustiest of uncleanness, a third smells of covetousness, a fourth of Pride and haughtiness of mind, a Fifth of earthly Mindedness, and covetousness, a Sixth of Levity and airiness. another smells of cruelty and unmercifulness, Another of lies and perjuries, breaking all Oaths, Covenants, promises, etc. These Are not the smells of Lebanon, but of Topheth. God said of old, he would not smell in the Israelites assemblies, Amos 5. 21. I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. cc-acp av-j dt n1 pp-f n2 r-crq dt n1 vhz vvn, cc vmb vvi. crd n1 n2 pp-f n1, j-jn vvz pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1, dt ord n2 pp-f n1, dt ord pp-f n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, dt ord pp-f j n1, cc n1, dt ord pp-f n1 cc n1. j-jn vvz pp-f n1 cc n1, j-jn pp-f vvz cc n2, vvg d n2, n2, n2, av d vbr xx dt n2 pp-f np1, p-acp pp-f vvz. np1 vvd pp-f j, pns31 vmd xx vvi p-acp dt np1 n2, np1 crd crd pns11 vvb, pns11 vvb po22 n1 n2, cc pns11 vmb xx vvi p-acp po22 j n2. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1686 Page 756
13780 Though you offer me your burnt offerings, and your meat offerings I will not accept them, Though you offer me your burned offerings, and your meat offerings I will not accept them, cs pn22 vvb pno11 po22 j-vvn n2, cc po22 n1 n2 pns11 vmb xx vvi pno32, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1686 Page 756
13781 neither will I regard the peace offerings of your sat beasts. neither will I regard the peace offerings of your sat beasts. dx vmb pns11 vvi dt n1 n2 pp-f po22 vvd n2. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1686 Page 756
13782 There are some whose smells are such in the nostrils of God, with respect to their ordinary conversation, that nothing they do, There Are Some whose smells Are such in the nostrils of God, with respect to their ordinary Conversation, that nothing they do, pc-acp vbr d rg-crq n2 vbr d p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, p-acp n1 p-acp po32 j n1, cst pix pns32 vdb, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1686 Page 756
13783 or can do, will smell sweet in Gods nostrils. or can do, will smell sweet in God's nostrils. cc vmb vdi, vmb vvi j p-acp npg1 n2. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1686 Page 756
13784 As some ill Savours are so strong as they drown the sweet smell of any perfumes which the Person hath about him. As Some ill Savours Are so strong as they drown the sweet smell of any perfumes which the Person hath about him. p-acp d j-jn n2 vbr av j c-acp pns32 vvb dt j n1 pp-f d n2 r-crq dt n1 vhz p-acp pno31. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1686 Page 756
13785 So some sinners smell so odiously, so abominably in the nostrils of God, that no good act they can do, is or can be acceptable to God; So Some Sinners smell so odiously, so abominably in the nostrils of God, that no good act they can do, is or can be acceptable to God; av d n2 vvb av av-j, av av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, cst dx j n1 pns32 vmb vdi, vbz cc vmb vbi j p-acp np1; (60) sermon (DIV2) 1686 Page 756
13786 this was the case of these Israelites: They did some good things, the keeping of solemn feasts, the offering, of burnt offerings were things which God had commanded, this was the case of these Israelites: They did Some good things, the keeping of solemn feasts, the offering, of burned offerings were things which God had commanded, d vbds dt n1 pp-f d np1: pns32 vdd d j n2, dt n-vvg pp-f j n2, dt n1, pp-f j-vvn n2 vbdr n2 r-crq np1 vhd vvn, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1686 Page 756
13787 and else where he calleth them a sweet savour. But such was the stench, the ill savour of the lives of these degenerated Israelites, that it had drowned the sweet smell in Gods nostrils which these acts had sent forth, had they been done by better men. and Else where he calls them a sweet savour. But such was the stench, the ill savour of the lives of these degenerated Israelites, that it had drowned the sweet smell in God's nostrils which these acts had sent forth, had they been done by better men. cc av c-crq pns31 vvz pno32 dt j n1. p-acp d vbds dt n1, dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f d vvn np1, cst pn31 vhd vvn dt j n1 p-acp npg1 n2 r-crq d n2 vhd vvn av, vhd pns32 vbn vdn p-acp jc n2. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1686 Page 757
13788 What was the matter? v. 5. They sought to Bethel. They were Idolaters. What was the matter? v. 5. They sought to Bethel. They were Idolaters. q-crq vbds dt n1? n1 crd pns32 vvd p-acp np1. pns32 vbdr n2. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1686 Page 757
13789 Jeroboam had set up Calves, at Dan and Bethel, and thither they went to Worship the true God, Jeroboam had Set up Calves, At Dan and Bethel, and thither they went to Worship the true God, np1 vhd vvn a-acp n2, p-acp uh cc np1, cc av pns32 vvd pc-acp vvi dt j np1, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1686 Page 757
13790 but by, and before the Calves. but by, and before the Calves. cc-acp p-acp, cc p-acp dt n2. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1686 Page 757
13791 They were full of unrighteousness, they turned Judgment to wormwood, and left off righteousness, v. 7. They trode upon the poor, and took from them burdens of wheat, v. 11. They were haters of Gods faithful Servants, v. 10. They hated him that rebuk d in the gate, and abhorred him that spake sprightly. v. 12. They afflicted the just. They took Bribes and turned aside the poor in the gate from their right. They were full of unrighteousness, they turned Judgement to wormwood, and left off righteousness, v. 7. They trodden upon the poor, and took from them burdens of wheat, v. 11. They were haters of God's faithful Servants, v. 10. They hated him that rebuke d in the gate, and abhorred him that spoke sprightly. v. 12. They afflicted the just. They took Bribes and turned aside the poor in the gate from their right. pns32 vbdr j pp-f n1, pns32 vvd n1 p-acp n1, cc vvd a-acp n1, n1 crd pns32 vvd p-acp dt j, cc vvd p-acp pno32 n2 pp-f n1, n1 crd pns32 vbdr n2 pp-f n2 j n2, n1 crd pns32 vvd pno31 d n1 zz p-acp dt n1, cc vvd pno31 cst vvd j. n1 crd pns32 vvd dt j. pns32 vvd n2 cc vvd av dt j p-acp dt n1 p-acp po32 n-jn. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1686 Page 757
13792 These are they of whom God saith, I will not smell in your Solemn assemblies. These Are they of whom God Says, I will not smell in your Solemn assemblies. d vbr pns32 pp-f r-crq np1 vvz, pns11 vmb xx vvi p-acp po22 j n2. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1686 Page 757
13794 Your burnt offerings are not acceptable nor your Sacrifices sweet unto me. Your burned offerings Are not acceptable nor your Sacrifices sweet unto me. po22 vvn n2 vbr xx j ccx po22 n2 j p-acp pno11. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1686 Page 757
13795 And, Isaiah 2. 11, 12, 13, 14. Look as it is with some very strong natural ill savours, they do not only themselves offend our nostrils, And, Isaiah 2. 11, 12, 13, 14. Look as it is with Some very strong natural ill savours, they do not only themselves offend our nostrils, cc, np1 crd crd, crd, crd, crd n1 c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp d j j j j-jn n2, pns32 vdb xx av-j px32 vvb po12 n2, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1686 Page 757
13796 but they so infect the whole air, which should bring the sweeter savour of some other things which we have about us to our nostrils, that nothing smells sweet; but they so infect the Whole air, which should bring the Sweeten savour of Some other things which we have about us to our nostrils, that nothing smells sweet; cc-acp pns32 av vvi dt j-jn n1, r-crq vmd vvi dt jc n1 pp-f d j-jn n2 r-crq pns12 vhb p-acp pno12 p-acp po12 n2, cst pix vvz j; (60) sermon (DIV2) 1686 Page 757
13797 we smell nothing but the Castoreum or other stinking thing; we smell nothing but the Castoreum or other stinking thing; pns12 vvb pix cc-acp dt np1 cc j-jn j-vvg n1; (60) sermon (DIV2) 1686 Page 757
13798 so it is with rampant lusts and corruptions, with notorious Scandalous sins, whether the acts of impiety towards God, such are Idolatry, &c. Or acts of injustice, so it is with rampant Lustiest and corruptions, with notorious Scandalous Sins, whither the acts of impiety towards God, such Are Idolatry, etc. Or acts of injustice, av pn31 vbz p-acp j n2 cc n2, p-acp j j n2, cs dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp np1, d vbr n1, av cc n2 pp-f n1, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1686 Page 757
13799 and uncharitableness towards men, they send forth such a strong, and ill savour in the nostrils of God, that the Lord can smell a sweet savour of nothing they do that live in such sins, he will not smell in their Solemn assemblies, their Sacrifice are abomination to God. and uncharitableness towards men, they send forth such a strong, and ill savour in the nostrils of God, that the Lord can smell a sweet savour of nothing they do that live in such Sins, he will not smell in their Solemn assemblies, their Sacrifice Are abomination to God. cc n1 p-acp n2, pns32 vvb av d dt j, cc j-jn n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, cst dt n1 vmb vvi dt j n1 pp-f pix pns32 vdb cst vvb p-acp d n2, pns31 vmb xx vvi p-acp po32 j n2, po32 n1 vbr n1 p-acp np1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1686 Page 757
13800 God cannot away with the calling of their assemblies. Ah how many are there whose smells are of this nature. God cannot away with the calling of their assemblies. Ah how many Are there whose smells Are of this nature. n1 vmbx av p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po32 n2. uh q-crq d vbr a-acp r-crq n2 vbr pp-f d n1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1686 Page 757
13801 2. Neither are these smells only offensive to God, but to the Church of God. 2. Neither Are these smells only offensive to God, but to the Church of God. crd av-d vbr d vvz av-j j p-acp np1, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1687 Page 757
13802 The Protestant Religion may speak to these Simeons and Levies. You have troubled us, you have made me to stink amongst Papists and Atheists, The Protestant Religion may speak to these Simeons and Levies. You have troubled us, you have made me to stink among Papists and Atheists, dt n1 n1 vmb vvi p-acp d npg1 cc n2. pn22 vhb vvn pno12, pn22 vhb vvn pno11 pc-acp vvi p-acp njp2 cc n2, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1687 Page 757
13803 and God grant that these spots in the assemblies of Protestants in our time cause not the latter part of Jacobs Words to be verifyed upon us, That our Enemies gather not together against us and slay us, and we be destroyed. and God grant that these spots in the assemblies of Protestants in our time cause not the latter part of Jacobs Words to be verified upon us, That our Enemies gather not together against us and slay us, and we be destroyed. cc np1 vvb cst d n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 p-acp po12 n1 vvb xx dt d n1 pp-f np1 n2 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno12, cst po12 n2 vvb xx av p-acp pno12 cc vvb pno12, cc pns12 vbb vvn. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1687 Page 757
13804 2. We may learn from hence, That a true Child of God need not set a Trumpet to his own mouth to blazon and proclaim his vertues. 2. We may Learn from hence, That a true Child of God need not Set a Trumpet to his own Mouth to blazon and proclaim his Virtues. crd pns12 vmb vvi p-acp av, cst dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvb xx vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 d n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi po31 n2. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1688 Page 758
13805 The Wise man saith, Let anothers mouth praise thee, and not thy own. The Child of God needs not that his own mouth should praise him. The Wise man Says, Let another's Mouth praise thee, and not thy own. The Child of God needs not that his own Mouth should praise him. dt j n1 vvz, vvb j-jn n1 vvb pno21, cc xx po21 d. dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz xx d po31 d n1 vmd vvi pno31. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1688 Page 758
13806 His Spikenard will send forth the smell thereof, and that is alwaies a pleasant smell. Good Wine needeth no Bush, we say. His Spikenard will send forth the smell thereof, and that is always a pleasant smell. Good Wine needs no Bush, we say. po31 np1 vmb vvi av dt n1 av, cc d vbz av dt j n1. j n1 vvz dx n1, pns12 vvb. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1688 Page 758
13807 We have a saying, That Virgins should be seen and not heard. We have a saying, That Virgins should be seen and not herd. pns12 vhb dt n-vvg, cst n2 vmd vbi vvn cc xx vvn. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1688 Page 758
13808 God's Virgins should be so, they should be seen acting and exercising their gracious habits, not heard admiring themselves for them. God's Virgins should be so, they should be seen acting and exercising their gracious habits, not herd admiring themselves for them. npg1 n2 vmd vbi av, pns32 vmd vbi vvn vvg cc vvg po32 j n2, xx vvn vvg px32 p-acp pno32. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1688 Page 758
13809 It is the Pedler that goeth about the Country, proclaiming his Pins, Points, and Laces. The rich Merchant, It is the Pedlar that Goes about the Country, proclaiming his Pins, Points, and Laces. The rich Merchant, pn31 vbz dt n1 cst vvz p-acp dt n1, vvg po31 n2, n2, cc n2. dt j n1, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1688 Page 758
13810 though better furnished, leaves himself to the report that others shall give of his Warehouse. The naughty woman praedicates her own vertues, though better furnished, leaves himself to the report that Others shall give of his Warehouse. The naughty woman predicates her own Virtues, cs av-jc vvn, vvz px31 p-acp dt n1 cst n2-jn vmb vvi pp-f po31 np1-n. dt j n1 vvz po31 d n2, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1688 Page 758
13811 whiles the woman that is truly vertuous, trusts her reputation to those who see and observe her to speak of her as they find her. while the woman that is truly virtuous, trusts her reputation to those who see and observe her to speak of her as they find her. cs dt n1 cst vbz av-j j, vvz po31 n1 p-acp d r-crq vvb cc vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi pp-f pno31 c-acp pns32 vvb pno31. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1688 Page 758
14863 though we never tast of their bounty. though we never taste of their bounty. cs pns12 av-x vvi pp-f po32 n1. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1846 Page 813
13812 You need not write upon a Box of Spikenard, This is Spikenard; the smell will tell you what it is. You need not write upon a Box of Spikenard, This is Spikenard; the smell will tell you what it is. pn22 vvb xx vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, d vbz np1; dt n1 vmb vvi pn22 r-crq pn31 vbz. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1688 Page 758
13813 From what you have heard, you may observe, That every one is not to be condemned whose Spikenard sends not forth so strong a smell as anothers. From what you have herd, you may observe, That every one is not to be condemned whose Spikenard sends not forth so strong a smell as another's. p-acp r-crq pn22 vhb vvn, pn22 vmb vvi, cst d pi vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn r-crq np1 vvz xx av av j dt n1 c-acp j-jn. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1689 Page 758
13814 There is no Child of God but hath his Spikenard, his Box of Spikenard, his measure of grace, There is no Child of God but hath his Spikenard, his Box of Spikenard, his measure of grace, pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f np1 cc-acp vhz po31 np1, po31 n1 pp-f np1, po31 n1 pp-f n1, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1689 Page 758
13815 but every one hath not the same measure. but every one hath not the same measure. cc-acp d pi vhz xx dt d n1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1689 Page 758
13816 The least of the Believer's Spikenard sendeth forth the smell thereof. But I have shewed you before, that in the People of God there are differences in degrees of grace. The least of the Believer's Spikenard sends forth the smell thereof. But I have showed you before, that in the People of God there Are differences in Degrees of grace. dt ds pp-f dt ng1 np1 vvz av dt vvb av. cc-acp pns11 vhb vvn pn22 a-acp, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vbr n2 p-acp n2 pp-f n1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1689 Page 758
13817 None can lay claim to the name of a Believer, or a Child of God, None can lay claim to the name of a Believer, or a Child of God, pix vmb vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f np1, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1689 Page 758
13818 but he must have some faith, some love, some gracious habits, and must bring forth some fruits of holiness proportionable to his measure of grace. One Christian hath not the like measures of grace as another, but he must have Some faith, Some love, Some gracious habits, and must bring forth Some fruits of holiness proportionable to his measure of grace. One Christian hath not the like measures of grace as Another, cc-acp pns31 vmb vhi d n1, d n1, d j n2, cc vmb vvi av d n2 pp-f n1 j p-acp po31 n1 pp-f n1. crd np1 vhz xx dt j n2 pp-f n1 c-acp j-jn, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1689 Page 758
13819 nor the like influence of heat from the Sun of Righteousness to elicit the smell of those good habits. nor the like influence of heat from the Sun of Righteousness to elicit the smell of those good habits. ccx dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d j n2. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1689 Page 758
13820 But of the necessity of that I shall speak more under the next Proposition. But of the necessity of that I shall speak more under the next Proposition. p-acp pp-f dt n1 pp-f cst pns11 vmb vvi av-dc p-acp dt ord n1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1689 Page 758
13821 If a Christian's Soul be kept from scandalous and presumptuous sins, if he liveth up to those measures of knowledge and light which God hath given him, If a Christian's Soul be kept from scandalous and presumptuous Sins, if he lives up to those measures of knowledge and Light which God hath given him, cs dt njpg1 n1 vbi vvn p-acp j cc j n2, cs pns31 vvz a-acp p-acp d n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 r-crq np1 vhz vvn pno31, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1689 Page 758
13822 if NONLATINALPHABET, as we say, in the generality of his conversation, he walks close with God, if, as we say, in the generality of his Conversation, he walks close with God, cs, c-acp pns12 vvb, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, pns31 vvz av-j p-acp np1, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1689 Page 758
13823 though in some things his foot slippeth, a Christian is not to be condemned, if his Spikenard sends forth the smell thereof, though larger quantities in others, though in Some things his foot slippeth, a Christian is not to be condemned, if his Spikenard sends forth the smell thereof, though larger quantities in Others, cs p-acp d n2 po31 n1 vvz, dt njp vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn, cs po31 np1 vvz av dt vvb av, cs jc n2 p-acp n2-jn, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1689 Page 758
13824 and under more incouraging and glistering circumstances, send forth a greater and stronger smell. and under more encouraging and glistering Circumstances, send forth a greater and Stronger smell. cc p-acp dc vvg cc j-vvg n2, vvb av dt jc cc jc n1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1689 Page 758
13825 4. A Christian may hence take some comfort, who doth not see his own grace It is the case of many a good Christian, 4. A Christian may hence take Some Comfort, who does not see his own grace It is the case of many a good Christian, crd dt njp vmb av vvi d n1, r-crq vdz xx vvi po31 d n1 pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f d dt j njp, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1690 Page 758
13826 yea, almost of every good ▪ Christian, at one time or another, he cannot see his own Faith, yea, almost of every good ▪ Christian, At one time or Another, he cannot see his own Faith, uh, av pp-f d j ▪ np1, p-acp crd n1 cc j-jn, pns31 vmbx vvi po31 d n1, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1690 Page 759
13827 or Love, or it may be any other habit of grace with which the Lord hath blessed him. or Love, or it may be any other habit of grace with which the Lord hath blessed him. cc n1, cc pn31 vmb vbi d j-jn n1 pp-f n1 p-acp r-crq dt n1 vhz vvn pno31. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1690 Page 759
13828 Others possibly can see much good, much of God in him; he can see nothing in himself. Others possibly can see much good, much of God in him; he can see nothing in himself. n2-jn av-j vmb vvi d j, av-d pp-f np1 p-acp pno31; pns31 vmb vvi pix p-acp px31. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1690 Page 759
13829 This often perplexeth a Christian who thinks that he should know himself best. This often perplexes a Christian who thinks that he should know himself best. np1 av vvz dt njp r-crq vvz cst pns31 vmd vvi px31 js. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1690 Page 759
13830 But the judgment of others is not alwaies to be despised as no foundation of comfort. But the judgement of Others is not always to be despised as no Foundation of Comfort. p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2-jn vbz xx av pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dx n1 pp-f n1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1690 Page 759
13831 Grace casts its smell, and there may be a time when a Christian's grace and Spiritual life may be more discernable to others than to himself. Grace Cast its smell, and there may be a time when a Christian's grace and Spiritual life may be more discernible to Others than to himself. n1 vvz po31 n1, cc pc-acp vmb vbi dt n1 c-crq dt njpg1 n1 cc j n1 vmb vbi av-dc j p-acp n2-jn cs p-acp px31. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1690 Page 759
13832 Nay, there are several such times; Nay, there Are several such times; uh-x, pc-acp vbr j d n2; (60) sermon (DIV2) 1690 Page 759
14319 I was born a slave to lusts and corruptions, but Christ by dying hath made me free. I was born a slave to Lustiest and corruptions, but christ by dying hath made me free. pns11 vbds vvn dt n1 p-acp n2 cc n2, cc-acp np1 p-acp vvg vhz vvn pno11 j. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1762 Page 784
13833 times of natural disturbances from Melancholy, times of Divine Desertion, times of great Temptation. In all such times, others are better Judges of the People of God's grace and sincerity, than themselves are; times of natural disturbances from Melancholy, times of Divine Desertion, times of great Temptation. In all such times, Others Are better Judges of the People of God's grace and sincerity, than themselves Are; n2 pp-f j n2 p-acp j-jn, n2 pp-f j-jn n1, n2 pp-f j n1. p-acp d d n2, n2-jn vbr j n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f npg1 vvb cc n1, cs px32 vbr; (60) sermon (DIV2) 1690 Page 759
13834 these things cast a mist before their Eyes. 5. I shall conclude this Discourse with a word of Exhortation; these things cast a missed before their Eyes. 5. I shall conclude this Discourse with a word of Exhortation; d n2 vvd dt n1 p-acp po32 n2. crd pns11 vmb vvi d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (60) sermon (DIV2) 1690 Page 759
13835 To do what in us lies that our Spikenard may send forth the smell thereof. To do what in us lies that our Spikenard may send forth the smell thereof. pc-acp vdi r-crq p-acp pno12 vvz d po12 np1 vmb vvi av dt n1 av. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1691 Page 759
13836 It amounteth to that of our Saviour, Let your Light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, It amounteth to that of our Saviour, Let your Light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, pn31 vvz p-acp d pp-f po12 n1, vvb po22 n1 av vvi p-acp n2, cst pns32 vmb vvi po22 j n2, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1691 Page 759
13837 and glorifie your Father which is in Heaven. I shall press it with two Arguments. 1. It is no Spikenard that sendeth forth no smell, no pleasant smell. and Glorify your Father which is in Heaven. I shall press it with two Arguments. 1. It is no Spikenard that sends forth no smell, no pleasant smell. cc vvi po22 n1 r-crq vbz p-acp n1. pns11 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp crd n2. crd pn31 vbz dx np1 cst vvz av dx n1, dx j n1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1691 Page 759
13838 James tells us, that Faith without works is dead, that is, it is no true Faith. James tells us, that Faith without works is dead, that is, it is no true Faith. np1 vvz pno12, cst n1 p-acp n2 vbz j, cst vbz, pn31 vbz dx j n1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1692 Page 759
13839 John calleth pretended love to God without love to the Brethren, no love. Tantum es, quantum agis, a man is so much, John calls pretended love to God without love to the Brothers, no love. Tantum es, quantum Agis, a man is so much, np1 vvz j-vvn vvb p-acp np1 p-acp vvb p-acp dt n2, dx n1. fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la, dt n1 vbz av av-d, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1692 Page 759
13840 and no more a Christian than he acts, and liveth like a Christian. and no more a Christian than he acts, and lives like a Christian. cc dx av-dc dt njp cs pns31 vvz, cc vvz av-j dt njp. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1692 Page 759
13841 2. There is nothing so scandalous in the World, so dishonourable to God, so dangerous and infignificant to our selves, 2. There is nothing so scandalous in the World, so dishonourable to God, so dangerous and infignificant to our selves, crd pc-acp vbz pix av j p-acp dt n1, av j p-acp np1, av j cc j p-acp po12 n2, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1693 Page 759
13842 as the name of Saints, without the smell of Saints. The World expects that things and persons should in some measure answer their names; as the name of Saints, without the smell of Saints. The World expects that things and Persons should in Some measure answer their names; c-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2. dt n1 vvz d n2 cc n2 vmd p-acp d n1 vvi po32 n2; (60) sermon (DIV2) 1693 Page 759
13843 hence it is that the falls and slips of Christians make a greater noise, and give a greater offence to the World, hence it is that the falls and slips of Christians make a greater noise, and give a greater offence to the World, av pn31 vbz d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f np1 vvi dt jc n1, cc vvi dt jc n1 p-acp dt n1, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1693 Page 759
13844 than the grosser actions of persons who make no pretences to Religion and Godliness. than the grosser actions of Persons who make no pretences to Religion and Godliness. cs dt jc n2 pp-f n2 r-crq vvb dx n2 p-acp n1 cc n1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1693 Page 759
13845 For Branches in Christ, which bring forth no fruit, Christ tells us, the Husbandman, his Father will cut them off. For Branches in christ, which bring forth no fruit, christ tells us, the Husbandman, his Father will Cut them off. p-acp n2 p-acp np1, r-crq vvb av dx n1, np1 vvz pno12, dt n1, po31 n1 vmb vvi pno32 a-acp. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1693 Page 759
13846 These are they who bring up an evil report upon the waies of God, and make them to be abhorred. These Are they who bring up an evil report upon the ways of God, and make them to be abhorred. d vbr pns32 r-crq vvb a-acp dt j-jn n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, cc vvi pno32 pc-acp vbi vvn. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1693 Page 759
13847 Nor can an empty name be of any significancy to our selves. I shall shut up this Discourse with a few Directions. Nor can an empty name be of any significancy to our selves. I shall shut up this Discourse with a few Directions. ccx vmb dt j n1 vbi pp-f d n1 p-acp po12 n2. pns11 vmb vvi a-acp d n1 p-acp dt d n2. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1693 Page 759
13848 1. Would you have your Spikenard send forth the smell thereof? Take heed then of Dead Flies. 1. Would you have your Spikenard send forth the smell thereof? Take heed then of Dead Flies. crd vmd pn22 vhi po22 np1 vvb av dt vvb av? vvb n1 av pp-f j n2. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1695 Page 759
13849 The Wise man tells us, That one Dead Fly will make the Apothecary's whole Box of Ointment to stink. The Wise man tells us, That one Dead Fly will make the Apothecary's Whole Box of Ointment to stink. dt j n1 vvz pno12, cst crd j n1 vmb vvi dt ng1 j-jn n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1695 Page 759
13850 What are Dead Flies in this case but scandalous sips, proceeding from our extravagant lusts and passions? One open scandalous sin, will make a Christian's whole Box of Spikenard cast forth an unpleasant smell in the World. One sinful act will not lose us Heaven, What Are Dead Flies in this case but scandalous sips, proceeding from our extravagant Lustiest and passion? One open scandalous since, will make a Christian's Whole Box of Spikenard cast forth an unpleasant smell in the World. One sinful act will not loose us Heaven, q-crq vbr j n2 p-acp d n1 p-acp j n2, vvg p-acp po12 j n2 cc n2? crd j j n1, vmb vvi dt njpg1 j-jn n1 pp-f np1 vvd av dt j n1 p-acp dt n1. crd j n1 vmb xx vvi pno12 n1, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1695 Page 760
13851 but it will in a great measure spoil our scent. but it will in a great measure spoil our scent. cc-acp pn31 vmb p-acp dt j n1 vvi po12 n1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1695 Page 760
13902 Hence the Apostle saith, of himself, 1 Cor. 15. 10. By the grace of God I am that I am, Hence the Apostle Says, of himself, 1 Cor. 15. 10. By the grace of God I am that I am, av dt n1 vvz, pp-f px31, crd np1 crd crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 pns11 vbm cst pns11 vbm, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1707 Page 763
13852 How many have we known, who, I hope, are gone to Heaven, who yet by their scandalous actions, (like David) made the Enemies of God to blaspheme. How many have we known, who, I hope, Are gone to Heaven, who yet by their scandalous actions, (like David) made the Enemies of God to Blaspheme. c-crq d vhb pns12 vvn, r-crq, pns11 vvb, vbr vvn p-acp n1, r-crq av p-acp po32 j n2, (av-j np1) vvn dt n2 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1695 Page 760
13853 I hope they are some of them gone with Spikenard, I mean, with a truth of grace to their graves, I hope they Are Some of them gone with Spikenard, I mean, with a truth of grace to their graves, pns11 vvb pns32 vbr d pp-f pno32 vvn p-acp np1, pns11 vvb, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po32 n2, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1695 Page 760
13854 but their Spikenard had wofully lost its scent. but their Spikenard had woefully lost its scent. cc-acp po32 np1 vhd av-j vvn po31 n1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1695 Page 760
13855 It's a sad thing when a man, of whom we can hardly presume, that he was in favour with God, It's a sad thing when a man, of whom we can hardly presume, that he was in favour with God, pn31|vbz dt j n1 c-crq dt n1, pp-f ro-crq pns12 vmb av vvi, cst pns31 vbds p-acp n1 p-acp np1, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1695 Page 760
13856 and in a state of Grace, yet leaves the World, with a better report for justice and charity, and in a state of Grace, yet leaves the World, with a better report for Justice and charity, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, av vvz dt n1, p-acp dt jc n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1695 Page 760
13857 for mercy, and bounty, and liberality, than one who professed higher, and went for a Child of God. for mercy, and bounty, and liberality, than one who professed higher, and went for a Child of God. p-acp n1, cc n1, cc n1, cs pi r-crq vvd av-jc, cc vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1695 Page 760
13858 2. Take heed of exposing thy conversation to too much Air (I speak in this Dialect, to keep to the Metaphor a little.) Too much of Air spoileth the scent of the most precious Ointment. 2. Take heed of exposing thy Conversation to too much Air (I speak in this Dialect, to keep to the Metaphor a little.) Too much of Air spoileth the scent of the most precious Ointment. crd vvb n1 pp-f vvg po21 n1 p-acp av d n1 (pns11 vvb p-acp d n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 dt j.) av d pp-f n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt av-ds j n1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1696 Page 760
13859 Take heed of too much needless converse with the World. Things that keep their scent must be kept close. Take heed of too much needless converse with the World. Things that keep their scent must be kept close. vvb n1 pp-f av d j n1 p-acp dt n1. n2 cst vvb po32 n1 vmb vbi vvn av-j. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1696 Page 760
13860 It is true at all times, much more in such debauched times as we live in, the more recluse and private from the World a Christian keepeth himself, the better he will keep his scent. It is true At all times, much more in such debauched times as we live in, the more recluse and private from the World a Christian Keepeth himself, the better he will keep his scent. pn31 vbz j p-acp d n2, av-d av-dc p-acp d j-vvn n2 c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp, dt av-dc n1 cc j p-acp dt n1 dt njp vvz px31, dt av-jc pns31 vmb vvi po31 n1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1696 Page 760
13861 3. Keep thy self from actions, as to which, though thou art satisfied thou mayest do them, 3. Keep thy self from actions, as to which, though thou art satisfied thou Mayest do them, crd vvb po21 n1 p-acp n2, c-acp p-acp r-crq, cs pns21 vb2r vvn pns21 vm2 vdi pno32, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1697 Page 760
13862 but they are not of good report, either amongst Christians, or men of the World. but they Are not of good report, either among Christians, or men of the World. cc-acp pns32 vbr xx pp-f j n1, d p-acp np1, cc n2 pp-f dt n1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1697 Page 760
13863 It is too much the Errour of Christians, that in matters of offence and scandal, they only have a respect to Brethren. It is true, we ought to have a first and principal respect to them; It is too much the Error of Christians, that in matters of offence and scandal, they only have a respect to Brothers. It is true, we ought to have a First and principal respect to them; pn31 vbz av av-d dt n1 pp-f np1, cst p-acp n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, pns32 av-j vhb dt n1 p-acp n2. pn31 vbz j, pns12 vmd pc-acp vhi dt ord cc j-jn n1 p-acp pno32; (60) sermon (DIV2) 1697 Page 760
13864 I am sure our Rule is more extensive, 1 Cor. 10. 32. Give none offence, either to the Jews or Gentiles, I am sure our Rule is more extensive, 1 Cor. 10. 32. Give none offence, either to the jews or Gentiles, pns11 vbm j po12 n1 vbz av-dc j, crd np1 crd crd vvi pi n1, av-d p-acp dt np2 cc np1, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1697 Page 760
13865 or to the Churches of Christ. or to the Churches of christ. cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1697 Page 760
13866 The Apostle puts the Churches of Christ last, as if it ought to be the least of our care not to offend the Churches of Christ. I know no such thing can be concluded from the order of the Apostle's words: The Apostle puts the Churches of christ last, as if it ought to be the least of our care not to offend the Churches of christ. I know no such thing can be concluded from the order of the Apostle's words: dt n1 vvz dt n2 pp-f np1 ord, c-acp cs pn31 vmd pc-acp vbi dt ds pp-f po12 n1 xx pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f np1. pns11 vvb dx d n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 n2: (60) sermon (DIV2) 1697 Page 760
13867 Yet one would think, if in actions of this nature any might be neglected, it should be Believers, whom we might presume to be of more knowledge and judgment, Yet one would think, if in actions of this nature any might be neglected, it should be Believers, whom we might presume to be of more knowledge and judgement, av pi vmd vvi, cs p-acp n2 pp-f d n1 d vmd vbi vvn, pn31 vmd vbi n2, ro-crq pns12 vmd vvi pc-acp vbi pp-f dc n1 cc n1, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1697 Page 760
13868 than to take any such offences; than to take any such offences; cs pc-acp vvi d d n2; (60) sermon (DIV2) 1697 Page 760
13869 and if they did, so as they should reprove us for it, yet to have more love for God, and if they did, so as they should reprove us for it, yet to have more love for God, cc cs pns32 vdd, av c-acp pns32 vmd vvi pno12 p-acp pn31, av pc-acp vhi dc n1 p-acp np1, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1697 Page 760
13885 That the sending forth the smell thereof signifieth the exercise of these habits, to the pleasing of God, and the honour of God in the sight, and face of the World. That the sending forth the smell thereof signifies the exercise of these habits, to the pleasing of God, and the honour of God in the sighed, and face of the World. cst dt vvg av dt n1 av vvz dt n1 pp-f d n2, p-acp dt vvg pp-f np1, cc dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1702 Page 762
13960 The heart of every man naturally inclines to motions and actions, contrary to the Will of God. The heart of every man naturally inclines to motions and actions, contrary to the Will of God. dt n1 pp-f d n1 av-j vvz p-acp n2 cc n2, j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1715 Page 765
13870 than for any such actions in any persons to cause Religion, and the holy Name of God to be evil spoken of, our great care should be to have a good report of those who are without, and Christians carelesness as to this, is without doubt their great Errour, we ought not only to follow things that are just, and honest, and pure, but things also that are lovely, and of a good report, Phil. 4. 8. and to provide things honest in the sight of all men, Rom. 12. 17. 4. You must live in the practice and exercise of Grace, if you will have it send forth the smell thereof. than for any such actions in any Persons to cause Religion, and the holy Name of God to be evil spoken of, our great care should be to have a good report of those who Are without, and Christians carelessness as to this, is without doubt their great Error, we ought not only to follow things that Are just, and honest, and pure, but things also that Are lovely, and of a good report, Philip 4. 8. and to provide things honest in the sighed of all men, Rom. 12. 17. 4. You must live in the practice and exercise of Grace, if you will have it send forth the smell thereof. cs p-acp d d n2 p-acp d n2 pc-acp vvi n1, cc dt j n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vbi j-jn vvn pp-f, po12 j n1 vmd vbi pc-acp vhi dt j n1 pp-f d r-crq vbr p-acp, cc np1 n1 c-acp p-acp d, vbz p-acp n1 po32 j n1, pns12 vmd xx av-j pc-acp vvi n2 cst vbr j, cc j, cc j, p-acp n2 av d vbr j, cc pp-f dt j n1, np1 crd crd cc pc-acp vvi n2 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2, np1 crd crd crd pn22 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, cs pn22 vmb vhi pn31 vvi av dt n1 av. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1697 Page 761
13871 It is the rubbed Pomander that is sweet. The Ointment poured out, which sendeth out a savour. It is the rubbed Pomander that is sweet. The Ointment poured out, which sends out a savour. pn31 vbz dt vvn n1 cst vbz j. dt n1 vvd av, r-crq vvz av dt n1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1698 Page 761
13872 It is not Grace talked of, but acted, and in its full exercise that sendeth forth its pleasant smell. 5. Lastly; It is not Grace talked of, but acted, and in its full exercise that sends forth its pleasant smell. 5. Lastly; pn31 vbz xx n1 vvd pp-f, cc-acp vvd, cc p-acp po31 j n1 cst vvz av po31 j n1. crd ord; (60) sermon (DIV2) 1698 Page 761
13873 Be as much in communion with Christ as thou canst. The King must be at his Table, when our Spikenard sendeth forth the smell thereof. Be as much in communion with christ as thou Canst. The King must be At his Table, when our Spikenard sends forth the smell thereof. vbb c-acp av-d p-acp n1 p-acp np1 c-acp pns21 vm2. dt n1 vmb vbi p-acp po31 n1, c-crq po12 np1 vvz av dt n1 av. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1699 Page 761
13874 Be much with him in Prayer, Meditation, Hearing the Word. The Preaching of the Gospel is the feast of fat things upon the Mountains; Be much with him in Prayer, Meditation, Hearing the Word. The Preaching of the Gospel is the feast of fat things upon the Mountains; vbb d p-acp pno31 p-acp n1, n1, vvg dt n1. dt vvg pp-f dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f j n2 p-acp dt n2; (60) sermon (DIV2) 1699 Page 761
13875 and here, because it is a time when some of you are preparing for your duty of communion with Christ in the Ordinance of his Supper, let me mind you of your duty as to that, the rather, and Here, Because it is a time when Some of you Are preparing for your duty of communion with christ in the Ordinance of his Supper, let me mind you of your duty as to that, the rather, cc av, c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 c-crq d pp-f pn22 vbr vvg p-acp po22 n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, vvb pno11 vvi pn22 pp-f po22 n1 c-acp p-acp d, dt av-c, (60) sermon (DIV2) 1699 Page 761
13876 because I find our own Annotators, and divers other Expositors of my Text touching upon it in their Notes. Because I find our own Annotators, and diverse other Expositors of my Text touching upon it in their Notes. c-acp pns11 vvb po12 d n2, cc j j-jn n2 pp-f po11 n1 vvg p-acp pn31 p-acp po32 n2. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1699 Page 761
13877 That Table is the King's Table: It is called the Lord's Table, he is the Master of that Feast, as well as the Provision. That Table is the King's Table: It is called the Lord's Table, he is the Master of that Feast, as well as the Provision. cst n1 vbz dt n1|vbz n1: pn31 vbz vvn dt n1|vbz n1, pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f d n1, c-acp av c-acp dt n1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1699 Page 761
13878 It is an Ordinance which the Lord hath instituted for our Soul's fellowship and communion with him; It is an Ordinance which the Lord hath instituted for our Soul's fellowship and communion with him; pn31 vbz dt n1 r-crq dt n1 vhz vvn p-acp po12 ng1 n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31; (60) sermon (DIV2) 1699 Page 761
13879 Our Souls draw out from the Fountain of his Fulness, by this Conduit-pipe. Neglect not that sacred Ordinance, that your Spikenard may send forth the smell thereof; Our Souls draw out from the Fountain of his Fullness, by this Conduit-pipe. Neglect not that sacred Ordinance, that your Spikenard may send forth the smell thereof; po12 n2 vvi av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp d n1. vvb xx d j n1, cst po22 np1 vmb vvi av dt n1 av; (60) sermon (DIV2) 1699 Page 761
13880 And Remember while you sit there, that you do not restrain your Souls from God, but give out your Souls in the exercise of the graces of Faith, Love, Repentance, Thanksgiving proper for that holy communion with this King of Glory. And remember while you fit there, that you do not restrain your Souls from God, but give out your Souls in the exercise of the graces of Faith, Love, Repentance, Thanksgiving proper for that holy communion with this King of Glory. cc vvb cs pn22 vvb a-acp, cst pn22 vdb xx vvi po22 n2 p-acp np1, p-acp vvi av po22 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1, n1, np1-n, n1 j p-acp d j n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1. (60) sermon (DIV2) 1699 Page 761
13881 Sermon LII. Cant. 1. 12. While the King sitteth at his Table, my Spikenard sendeth forth the smell thereof. Sermon LII. Cant 1. 12. While the King Sitteth At his Table, my Spikenard sends forth the smell thereof. n1 crd. np1 crd crd n1 dt n1 vvz p-acp po31 n1, po11 np1 vvz av dt n1 av. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1699 Page 761
13882 I Proceed to the 2d Proposition which in my last discourse I observed from these words. I Proceed to the 2d Proposition which in my last discourse I observed from these words. pns11 vvb p-acp dt crd n1 r-crq p-acp po11 ord n1 pns11 vvd p-acp d n2. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1700 Page 761
13883 Prop. That the smell of the Spouses Spikenard, doth much depend upon Christs presence with her, and influence upon her. Prop. That the smell of the Spouses Spikenard, does much depend upon Christ presence with her, and influence upon her. np1 cst dt n1 pp-f dt n2 np1, vdz d vvi p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp pno31, cc n1 p-acp pno31. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1701 Page 761
13884 I have already told you, that the believers gracious habits are the Spikenard here mentioned. I have already told you, that the believers gracious habits Are the Spikenard Here mentioned. pns11 vhb av vvn pn22, cst dt n2 j n2 vbr dt np1 av vvn. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1702 Page 762
13886 This I say doth very much depend upon Christs presence with, and influence upon the Souls which is the thing here expressed, by the Kings sitting at his table. This I say does very much depend upon Christ presence with, and influence upon the Souls which is the thing Here expressed, by the Kings sitting At his table. d pns11 vvb vdz av av-d vvi p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp, cc n1 p-acp dt n2 r-crq vbz dt n1 av vvn, p-acp dt n2 vvg p-acp po31 n1. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1702 Page 762
13887 I shall prove this proposition by proving these four things. I shall prove this proposition by proving these four things. pns11 vmb vvi d n1 p-acp vvg d crd n2. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1702 Page 762
13888 1. That all exercise of gracious habits dependeth upon Christs influence upon, and communion with, the Soul. 1. That all exercise of gracious habits dependeth upon Christ influence upon, and communion with, the Soul. crd cst d n1 pp-f j n2 vvz p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp, cc n1 p-acp, dt n1 (61) sermon (DIV2) 1703 Page 762
13889 2. That degrees of gracious exercises, depend upon degrees of such communion, and influence. 3. That as is the exercise of grace, So is the smell thereof. 2. That Degrees of gracious exercises, depend upon Degrees of such communion, and influence. 3. That as is the exercise of grace, So is the smell thereof. crd cst n2 pp-f j n2, vvb p-acp n2 pp-f d n1, cc n1. crd cst p-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, av vbz dt n1 av. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1704 Page 762
13890 4. That in deserted Souls, grace doth not give out its smell. Or at least very little. 4. That in deserted Souls, grace does not give out its smell. Or At least very little. crd cst p-acp vvn n2, n1 vdz xx vvi av po31 n1. cc p-acp ds j j. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1706 Page 762
13891 1. I say, 1. All exercise of gracious habits dependeth upon Christs influence upon, and communion with the Soul. God doth not only infuse habits of grace, 1. I say, 1. All exercise of gracious habits dependeth upon Christ influence upon, and communion with the Soul. God does not only infuse habits of grace, crd pns11 vvb, crd d n1 pp-f j n2 vvz p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp, cc n1 p-acp dt n1 np1 vdz xx av-j vvb n2 pp-f n1, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1707 Page 762
13892 but he also eliciteth the acts of grace. Hence our Saviour tells us, Joh. 15. 3. That without him we can do nothing. but he also eliciteth the acts of grace. Hence our Saviour tells us, John 15. 3. That without him we can do nothing. cc-acp pns31 av vvz dt n2 pp-f n1. av po12 n1 vvz pno12, np1 crd crd cst p-acp pno31 pns12 vmb vdi pix. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1707 Page 762
13893 And the Apostle tells us, That he giveth to will, and to do of his own good pleasure. It is Musculus his observation upon Joh. 15. 3. our Saviour doth not say, that without me you can do no great thing, or without me you cannot do any great thing but without me you can do nothing. And the Apostle tells us, That he gives to will, and to do of his own good pleasure. It is Musculus his observation upon John 15. 3. our Saviour does not say, that without me you can do no great thing, or without me you cannot do any great thing but without me you can do nothing. cc dt n1 vvz pno12, cst pns31 vvz p-acp n1, cc pc-acp vdi pp-f po31 d j n1. pn31 vbz np1 po31 n1 p-acp np1 crd crd po12 n1 vdz xx vvi, cst p-acp pno11 pn22 vmb vdi dx j n1, cc p-acp pno11 pn22 vmbx vdi d j n1 p-acp p-acp pno11 pn22 vmb vdi pix. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1707 Page 762
13894 And the Apostle calleth Christ not only the author but the finisher of our saith, Heb. 12 ▪ • and 1 Phil. 29. It is given to you on the behalf of Christ to believe, a power to believe, that is the habit, but the Lord doth not only give us a power to believe, but to believe actually. Acts of faith, And the Apostle calls christ not only the author but the finisher of our Says, Hebrew 12 ▪ • and 1 Philip 29. It is given to you on the behalf of christ to believe, a power to believe, that is the habit, but the Lord does not only give us a power to believe, but to believe actually. Acts of faith, cc dt n1 vvz np1 xx av-j dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 vvz, np1 crd ▪ • cc crd np1 crd pn31 vbz vvn p-acp pn22 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi, dt n1 p-acp vvb, cst vbz dt n1, p-acp dt n1 vdz xx av-j vvi pno12 dt n1 pc-acp vvi, p-acp pc-acp vvi av-j. np1 pp-f n1, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1707 Page 762
13895 and holiness, are our fruit; The habits of either are the seed, the Acts are the fruit, and holiness, Are our fruit; The habits of either Are the seed, the Acts Are the fruit, cc n1, vbr po12 n1; dt n2 pp-f d vbr dt n1, dt n2 vbr dt n1, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1707 Page 762
13896 and so are often called in holy writ, Joh. 15. 2, 3, 4. Rom. 7. 4. In me (saith God) is thy fruit found; hence a life of Holiness is called a walking in, and so Are often called in holy writ, John 15. 2, 3, 4. Rom. 7. 4. In me (Says God) is thy fruit found; hence a life of Holiness is called a walking in, cc av vbr av vvn p-acp j n1, np1 crd crd, crd, crd np1 crd crd p-acp pno11 (vvz np1) vbz po21 n1 vvd; av dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz vvn dt vvg p-acp, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1707 Page 762
13897 and after the Spirit, Gal. 5. 25. Rom. 8. 1. I live (saith the Apostle, Galat. 2. 20.) but yet not I, and After the Spirit, Gal. 5. 25. Rom. 8. 1. I live (Says the Apostle, Galatians 2. 20.) but yet not I, cc p-acp dt n1, np1 crd crd np1 crd crd pns11 vvb (vvz dt n1, np1 crd crd) p-acp av xx pns11, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1707 Page 762
13898 but Christ liveth in me; and again Phil. 4. v. 13. I can do all things through Christ that strengthneth me. but christ lives in me; and again Philip 4. v. 13. I can do all things through christ that strengtheneth me. cc-acp np1 vvz p-acp pno11; cc av np1 crd n1 crd pns11 vmb vdi d n2 p-acp np1 cst vvz pno11. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1707 Page 762
13899 To every good act there is not required only a first exciting grace, and a working grace, quickening, To every good act there is not required only a First exciting grace, and a working grace, quickening, p-acp d j vvi pc-acp vbz xx vvn av-j dt ord j n1, cc dt vvg n1, j-vvg, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1707 Page 762
13900 and determining the will unto the act: and determining the will unto the act: cc vvg dt n1 p-acp dt n1: (61) sermon (DIV2) 1707 Page 762
13901 But a further exciting, assisting, and cooperating grace, Thus that ancient Councel (Concil. Araus. Can. 9.) determined, As often as we do that which is good God worketh sn us and with us that we may work. But a further exciting, assisting, and cooperating grace, Thus that ancient Council (Council. Aura. Can. 9.) determined, As often as we do that which is good God works sn us and with us that we may work. cc-acp dt jc j, vvg, cc vvg n1, av cst j n1 (n1. np1. vmb. crd) vvd, c-acp av c-acp pns12 vdb d r-crq vbz j np1 vvz vvi pno12 cc p-acp pno12 cst pns12 vmb vvi. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1707 Page 763
13903 and his grace which was bestowed on me was not in vain, but I laboured more abundantly then they all, and his grace which was bestowed on me was not in vain, but I laboured more abundantly then they all, cc po31 n1 r-crq vbds vvn p-acp pno11 vbds xx p-acp j, cc-acp pns11 vvd av-dc av-j cs pns32 d, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1707 Page 763
13904 yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me. In every good action of a regenerate Soul The renewed Soul acts, and God acts. yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me. In every good actium of a regenerate Soul The renewed Soul acts, and God acts. av xx pns11, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vbds p-acp pno11. p-acp d j n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n1 dt j-vvn n1 n2, cc np1 n2. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1707 Page 763
13905 Thus I remember August. asserted of Old. Some (saith he) may say, Then holy men are acted, and do not act; Thus I Remember August. asserted of Old. some (Says he) may say, Then holy men Are acted, and do not act; av pns11 vvb np1. vvn pp-f np1 d (vvz pns31) vmb vvi, av j n2 vbr vvn, cc vdb xx vvi; (61) sermon (DIV2) 1707 Page 763
13906 Respondeo (saith he) Immo agis, & ageris & •unc bene agis si ab eo agaris; Respondeo (Says he) Immo Agis, & ageris & •unc bene Agis si ab eo agaris; np1 (vvz pns31) np1 fw-la, cc fw-la cc fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la; (61) sermon (DIV2) 1707 Page 763
13907 that is, I answer, yes, thou both actest and also art acted and then thou actest well, that is, I answer, yes, thou both actest and also art acted and then thou actest well, cst vbz, pns11 vvb, uh, pns21 av-d js cc av vb2r vvn cc av pns21 js n1, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1707 Page 763
13908 if thou beest acted by him; For the Spirit of God which acteth thee helpeth thee in acting; if thou Best acted by him; For the Spirit of God which Acts thee Helpeth thee in acting; cs pns21 vb2s vvn p-acp pno31; c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vvz pno21 vvz pno21 p-acp vvg; (61) sermon (DIV2) 1707 Page 763
13909 he hath stiled himself thy helper, because thou thy self dost something; only here is to be observed a double difference. he hath styled himself thy helper, Because thou thy self dost something; only Here is to be observed a double difference. pns31 vhz vvn px31 po21 n1, c-acp pns21 po21 n1 vd2 pi; av-j av vbz pc-acp vbi vvn dt j-jn n1. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1707 Page 763
13910 1. The first is the difference between Gods influence upon our natural powers to their natural acts and our Spiritual habits & powers as to their Spiritual acts. 1. The First is the difference between God's influence upon our natural Powers to their natural acts and our Spiritual habits & Powers as to their Spiritual acts. crd dt ord vbz dt n1 p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp po12 j n2 p-acp po32 j n2 cc po12 j n2 cc n2 c-acp p-acp po32 j n2. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1708 Page 763
13911 God influenceth our bodily members, as to their natural acts. Without his influence we could not move, nor speak, nor do any natural act; God influenceth our bodily members, as to their natural acts. Without his influence we could not move, nor speak, nor doe any natural act; np1 vvz po12 j n2, c-acp p-acp po32 j n2. p-acp po31 n1 pns12 vmd xx vvi, ccx vvb, ccx n1 d j n1; (61) sermon (DIV2) 1708 Page 763
13912 but how doth he influence us as to them? By upholding our natural powers: And by keeping off those things which would hinder their natural exercises. but how does he influence us as to them? By upholding our natural Powers: And by keeping off those things which would hinder their natural exercises. cc-acp q-crq vdz pns31 n1 pno12 p-acp p-acp pno32? p-acp vvg po12 j n2: cc p-acp vvg a-acp d n2 r-crq vmd vvi po32 j n2. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1708 Page 763
13913 God hath given unto man a Soul, indued with the powers both of the Vegetative Soul in plants, God hath given unto man a Soul, endued with the Powers both of the Vegetative Soul in plants, np1 vhz vvn p-acp n1 dt n1, vvn p-acp dt n2 d pp-f dt j n1 p-acp n2, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1708 Page 763
13914 and of the Sensitive Soul in brute creatures, besides some more noble powers, which are proper to the reasonable Soul. Now these Souls act from this natural power in them, which being upheld in them, and of the Sensitive Soul in brutus creatures, beside Some more noble Powers, which Are proper to the reasonable Soul. Now these Souls act from this natural power in them, which being upheld in them, cc pp-f dt j n1 p-acp n1 n2, p-acp d dc j n2, r-crq vbr j p-acp dt j n1 av d n2 vvi p-acp d j n1 p-acp pno32, r-crq vbg vvn p-acp pno32, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1708 Page 763
13915 & not hindred by any forraign, or intrinsick cause, produce the acts that are proper to them: & not hindered by any foreign, or intrinsic cause, produce the acts that Are proper to them: cc xx vvn p-acp d j, cc j n1, vvb dt n2 cst vbr j p-acp pno32: (61) sermon (DIV2) 1708 Page 763
13916 This is but an influence of common providence, and is common to all men. This is but an influence of Common providence, and is Common to all men. d vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, cc vbz j p-acp d n2. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1708 Page 763
13917 But the influence I am speaking of is an influence of Special grace: Not an influence common to men, But the influence I am speaking of is an influence of Special grace: Not an influence Common to men, p-acp dt n1 pns11 vbm vvg pp-f vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1: xx dt n1 j p-acp n2, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1708 Page 763
13918 but peculiar to the People of God who have experienced this grace. 2. The Second difference I desire you to observe is, The difference betwixt Divine influences, but peculiar to the People of God who have experienced this grace. 2. The Second difference I desire you to observe is, The difference betwixt Divine influences, cc-acp j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vhb vvn d n1. crd dt ord n1 pns11 vvb pn22 pc-acp vvi vbz, dt n1 p-acp j-jn n2, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1708 Page 763
13919 as to the first and this further grace. No man cometh unto the Son unless the Father draweth him. as to the First and this further grace. No man comes unto the Son unless the Father draws him. c-acp p-acp dt ord cc d jc n1. dx n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 cs dt n1 vvz pno31. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1709 Page 763
13920 In the first grace the Soul is meerly passive; that change is wrought by working grace; this by cooperative, and assisting grace; the renewed Soul moves and acts from it self: In the First grace the Soul is merely passive; that change is wrought by working grace; this by cooperative, and assisting grace; the renewed Soul moves and acts from it self: p-acp dt ord n1 dt n1 vbz av-j j; cst n1 vbz vvn p-acp vvg n1; d p-acp j-jn, cc vvg n1; dt j-vvn n1 vvz cc vvz p-acp pn31 n1: (61) sermon (DIV2) 1709 Page 763
13921 It is only quickened and assisted by Divine influences. It is only quickened and assisted by Divine influences. pn31 vbz j vvn cc vvn p-acp j-jn n2. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1709 Page 763
13922 To speak therefore clearly, and distinctly, we say God hath a double influence upon our wills as to any good actions done by us. To speak Therefore clearly, and distinctly, we say God hath a double influence upon our wills as to any good actions done by us. p-acp vvi av av-j, cc av-j, pns12 vvb np1 vhz dt j-jn n1 p-acp po12 n2 a-acp p-acp d j n2 vdn p-acp pno12. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1709 Page 763
13923 1. He influenceth our wills as the cause, Exciting our wills to the Acts. Our wills are the cause of all good actions done by us, (the proximate cause;) we first will the thing which we do, sed ille facit ut velimus, it is he who influenceth our wills, 1. He influenceth our wills as the cause, Exciting our wills to the Acts. Our wills Are the cause of all good actions done by us, (the proximate cause;) we First will the thing which we do, sed Isle facit ut Velimus, it is he who influenceth our wills, crd pns31 vvz po12 n2 p-acp dt n1, j po12 n2 p-acp dt n2 po12 n2 vbr dt n1 pp-f d j n2 vdn p-acp pno12, (dt j n1;) po12 ord vmb dt n1 r-crq pns12 vdb, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, pn31 vbz pns31 r-crq vvz po12 n2, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1710 Page 764
13924 and makes us willing, and then excites our wills. and makes us willing, and then excites our wills. cc vvz pno12 j, cc av vvz po12 n2. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1710 Page 764
13925 2. God together with our wills (as the proximate cause) hath an influence upon the effect. 2. God together with our wills (as the proximate cause) hath an influence upon the Effect. crd np1 av p-acp po12 n2 (c-acp dt j n1) vhz dt n1 p-acp dt n1. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1711 Page 764
13926 It is universally granted by sober men, That there is a concurse of Divine providence, to the production of every effect; nor doth this concurse of the first cause hinder the liberty of the Second Cause. It is universally granted by Sobrium men, That there is a concourse of Divine providence, to the production of every Effect; nor does this concourse of the First cause hinder the liberty of the Second Cause. pn31 vbz av-j vvn p-acp j n2, cst pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d vvi; ccx vdz d n1 pp-f dt ord n1 vvi dt n1 pp-f dt ord n1. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1711 Page 764
13927 No Natural agent produceth any effect without a concurse of the Divine power, and a simultaneous motion of the Divine power. No Natural agent Produceth any Effect without a concourse of the Divine power, and a simultaneous motion of the Divine power. dx j n1 vvz d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, cc dt j n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1711 Page 764
13928 Some will have this influence of God upon us, as to Spiritual acts, to be no more then an ordinary concurrence of Providence. some will have this influence of God upon us, as to Spiritual acts, to be no more then an ordinary concurrence of Providence. d vmb vhi d n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12, c-acp p-acp j n2, pc-acp vbi dx av-dc cs dt j n1 pp-f n1. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1711 Page 764
13929 But I think the contrary will appear to every one who shall diligently consider two things. But I think the contrary will appear to every one who shall diligently Consider two things. p-acp pns11 vvb dt n-jn vmb vvi p-acp d crd r-crq vmb av-j vvi crd n2. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1711 Page 764
13930 1. The imperfect state of the will of man even after regeneration. Before Regeneration man hath servum arbitriun: A meer servile will. 1. The imperfect state of the will of man even After regeneration. Before Regeneration man hath servum arbitriun: A mere servile will. crd dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 av p-acp n1. p-acp n1 n1 vhz fw-la n1: dt j j n1. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1712 Page 764
13931 Augustine tells us that in the state of Innocency, mans happiness lay in a posse non peccare, a power which he had in that state, Augustine tells us that in the state of Innocency, men happiness lay in a posse non Peccare, a power which he had in that state, np1 vvz pno12 d p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, ng1 n1 vvd p-acp dt fw-la fw-la uh, dt n1 r-crq pns31 vhd p-acp d n1, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1712 Page 764
13932 if he would, not to sin against God. if he would, not to sin against God. cs pns31 vmd, xx pc-acp vvi p-acp np1. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1712 Page 764
13933 The happiness of the state of the Souls in glory will lie in a non posse peccare, in this that they shall have no power more to sin. The happiness of the state of the Souls in glory will lie in a non posse Peccare, in this that they shall have no power more to since. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n2 p-acp n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt fw-fr fw-la uh, p-acp d cst pns32 vmb vhi dx n1 av-dc p-acp n1. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1712 Page 764
13934 They shall be like the Angels in Heaven, confirmed in a state of purity, and holiness. They shall be like the Angels in Heaven, confirmed in a state of purity, and holiness. pns32 vmb vbi av-j dt n2 p-acp n1, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1712 Page 764
13935 The state of a Man or Woman not regenerated is that he cannot but sin. The state of a Man or Woman not regenerated is that he cannot but since. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 xx vvn vbz cst pns31 vmbx p-acp n1. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1712 Page 764
13936 Now though the Regeneratedman be by regeneration freed from the servitude of the last mentioned state, Now though the Regeneratedman be by regeneration freed from the servitude of the last mentioned state, av cs dt np1 vbb p-acp n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt ord vvd n1, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1712 Page 764
13937 yet it is much short either of the more perfect state of the will of the glorified Saints, or of the state of Adam in innocency, we cannot say that their will is so stated through Grace, that they have a power not to sin. yet it is much short either of the more perfect state of the will of the glorified Saints, or of the state of Adam in innocency, we cannot say that their will is so stated through Grace, that they have a power not to sin. av pn31 vbz av-d j av-d pp-f dt av-dc j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt vvn n2, cc pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1, pns12 vmbx vvi d po32 n1 vbz av vvn p-acp n1, cst pns32 vhb dt n1 xx pc-acp vvi. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1712 Page 764
13938 Even the best of men sinneth 7 times a day, and who can tell how oft he offendeth. Even the best of men Sinneth 7 times a day, and who can tell how oft he offends. av-j dt js pp-f n2 vvz crd n2 dt n1, cc r-crq vmb vvi c-crq av pns31 vvz. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1712 Page 764
13939 We know but in part, and so may sin through ignorance, and oft times do so. We know but in part, and so may sin through ignorance, and oft times do so. pns12 vvb cc-acp p-acp n1, cc av vmb vvi p-acp n1, cc av n2 vdb av. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1712 Page 764
13940 We are men full of passions, and live in a World that is full of temptations, We Are men full of passion, and live in a World that is full of temptations, pns12 vbr n2 j pp-f n2, cc vvi p-acp dt n1 cst vbz j pp-f n2, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1712 Page 764
13941 and are often over-born. Our will is indeed manumised, and to will is present with us, but our freedom is imperfect. and Are often overborne. Our will is indeed Manumitted, and to will is present with us, but our freedom is imperfect. cc vbr av j. po12 n1 vbz av vvn, cc p-acp n1 vbz j p-acp pno12, cc-acp po12 n1 vbz j. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1712 Page 764
13942 2. Yea I cannot understand, but that we should have need of a Divine influence exciting, 2. Yea I cannot understand, but that we should have need of a Divine influence exciting, crd uh pns11 vmbx vvi, cc-acp cst pns12 vmd vhi n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 j, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1713 Page 764
13943 and assisting us to our Spiritual acts, supposing that upon our regeneration we had been perfectly restored unto that indifferency in which Adam was created. and assisting us to our Spiritual acts, supposing that upon our regeneration we had been perfectly restored unto that indifferency in which Adam was created. cc vvg pno12 p-acp po12 j n2, vvg cst p-acp po12 n1 pns12 vhd vbn av-j vvd p-acp d n1 p-acp r-crq np1 vbds vvn. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1713 Page 765
13944 For admit the will of man indifferently free to move to good or evil, what but the Influence of Divine Grace should incline and determine it rather to that which is good, For admit the will of man indifferently free to move to good or evil, what but the Influence of Divine Grace should incline and determine it rather to that which is good, p-acp vvi dt vmb pp-f n1 av-j j pc-acp vvi p-acp j cc j-jn, r-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1 vmd vvi cc vvi pn31 av-c p-acp cst r-crq vbz j, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1713 Page 765
13945 than to that which is evil. than to that which is evil. cs p-acp d r-crq vbz j-jn. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1713 Page 765
13946 But that which makes it much stronger, is the consideration that we are not restored to such a perfect liberty or indifferency, But that which makes it much Stronger, is the consideration that we Are not restored to such a perfect liberty or indifferency, p-acp cst r-crq vvz pn31 av-d jc, vbz dt n1 cst pns12 vbr xx vvn p-acp d dt j n1 cc n1, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1713 Page 765
13947 but there is remaining even in the best the body of death, passions, impetuous passions, which strongly Incline us to that which is evil, and often prevail against us. but there is remaining even in the best the body of death, passion, impetuous passion, which strongly Incline us to that which is evil, and often prevail against us. cc-acp pc-acp vbz vvg av p-acp dt av-js dt n1 pp-f n1, n2, j n2, r-crq av-j vvi pno12 p-acp d r-crq vbz j-jn, cc av vvi p-acp pno12. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1713 Page 765
13948 David complaineth, That iniquities prevailed against him. Paul complained, That he was sometimes brought into captivity to the Law of his Members. David Complaineth, That iniquities prevailed against him. Paul complained, That he was sometime brought into captivity to the Law of his Members. np1 vvz, cst n2 vvn p-acp pno31. np1 vvd, cst pns31 vbds av vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1713 Page 765
13949 Besides, if we could imagine that the will of man (though renewed) could be the first Principle of any spiritual action, it must be a First Cause, Beside, if we could imagine that the will of man (though renewed) could be the First Principle of any spiritual actium, it must be a First Cause, a-acp, cs pns12 vmd vvi d dt n1 pp-f n1 (cs vvn) vmd vbi dt ord n1 pp-f d j n1, pn31 vmb vbi dt ord n1, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1713 Page 765
13950 and man would be a God to himself. and man would be a God to himself. cc n1 vmd vbi dt n1 p-acp px31. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1713 Page 765
13951 But it may be some will say, though it be true, that the will of man cannot move it self to a Spiritual Act, but it must have a first mover, But it may be Some will say, though it be true, that the will of man cannot move it self to a Spiritual Act, but it must have a First mover, p-acp pn31 vmb vbi d vmb vvi, cs pn31 vbb j, cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vmbx vvi pn31 n1 p-acp dt j n1, p-acp pn31 vmb vhi dt ord n1, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1714 Page 765
13952 yet God's Influence upon it may be no more than the ordinary concurse of his Providence, such as he allows to all his creatures upholding their Beings, yet God's Influence upon it may be no more than the ordinary concourse of his Providence, such as he allows to all his creatures upholding their Beings, av npg1 n1 p-acp pn31 vmb vbi dx av-dc cs dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1, d c-acp pns31 vvz p-acp d po31 n2 vvg po32 n2, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1714 Page 765
13953 and their natural powers and faculties. I therefore add, and their natural Powers and faculties. I Therefore add, cc po32 j n2 cc n2. pns11 av vvi, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1714 Page 765
13954 3. That this may seem plausible to those who either do not consider, or will not allow those two contrary Principles which are in every renewed Soul, but to those who believe and consider this, it cannot, Gal. 3. 17. For the Flesh lusteth against the Spirit, 3. That this may seem plausible to those who either do not Consider, or will not allow those two contrary Principles which Are in every renewed Soul, but to those who believe and Consider this, it cannot, Gal. 3. 17. For the Flesh Lusteth against the Spirit, crd cst d vmb vvi j p-acp d r-crq d vdb xx vvi, cc vmb xx vvi d crd j-jn n2 r-crq vbr p-acp d j-vvn n1, p-acp p-acp d r-crq vvb cc vvi d, pn31 vmbx, np1 crd crd p-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1715 Page 765
13955 and the Spirit against the Flesh, and these are contrary the one to the other, so that you cannot do the things which you would; and the Spirit against the Flesh, and these Are contrary the one to the other, so that you cannot do the things which you would; cc dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc d vbr j-jn dt crd p-acp dt n-jn, av cst pn22 vmbx vdi dt n2 r-crq pn22 vmd; (61) sermon (DIV2) 1715 Page 765
13956 especially when we consider also the advantage which the Flesh hath in us against the Spirit. especially when we Consider also the advantage which the Flesh hath in us against the Spirit. av-j c-crq pns12 vvb av dt n1 r-crq dt n1 vhz p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1715 Page 765
13957 Vicious habits and inclinations are natural to the soil of our hearts. Vicious habits and inclinations Are natural to the soil of our hearts. j n2 cc n2 vbr j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1715 Page 765
13958 It is a common observation, Quod sponte prodit laetius prodit, what a soil naturally brings forth, it brings forth more vigorously and certainly, It is a Common observation, Quod sponte prodit Laetius prodit, what a soil naturally brings forth, it brings forth more vigorously and Certainly, pn31 vbz dt j n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, r-crq dt n1 av-j vvz av, pn31 vvz av av-dc av-j cc av-j, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1715 Page 765
13959 than what it is made to bring forth by Art and Cultivation. than what it is made to bring forth by Art and Cultivation. cs r-crq pn31 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi av p-acp n1 cc n1. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1715 Page 765
13961 Hence Self-denial is the first thing necessary to Christ's Disciple; this makes more than a concurse of common Providence necessary to a spiritual act. Hence Self-denial is the First thing necessary to Christ's Disciple; this makes more than a concourse of Common Providence necessary to a spiritual act. av n1 vbz dt ord n1 j p-acp npg1 n1; d vvz av-dc cs dt n1 pp-f j n1 j p-acp dt j n1. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1715 Page 765
13962 Now in our natural motions there is no opposition, and therefore an ordinary conservative power of common Providence is sufficient to their production, Nature giving no opposition to them; Now in our natural motions there is no opposition, and Therefore an ordinary conservative power of Common Providence is sufficient to their production, Nature giving no opposition to them; av p-acp po12 j n2 a-acp vbz dx n1, cc av dt j j n1 pp-f j n1 vbz j p-acp po32 n1, n1 vvg dx n1 p-acp pno32; (61) sermon (DIV2) 1715 Page 765
13963 but this reason differeth very little from the first, therefore I shall not further inlarge upon this head. 4. Lastly; but this reason differeth very little from the First, Therefore I shall not further enlarge upon this head. 4. Lastly; cc-acp d n1 vvz av av-j p-acp dt ord, av pns11 vmb xx av-jc vvi p-acp d n1. crd ord; (61) sermon (DIV2) 1715 Page 765
13964 If we could exercise gracious habits without any supernatural influence exciting and quickening, and also assisting and cooperating; If we could exercise gracious habits without any supernatural influence exciting and quickening, and also assisting and cooperating; cs pns12 vmd vvi j n2 p-acp d j n1 j cc j-vvg, cc av vvg cc n-vvg; (61) sermon (DIV2) 1716 Page 766
13965 Then we might from our selves begin, and carry on a supernatural act: Then we might from our selves begin, and carry on a supernatural act: cs pns12 vmd p-acp po12 n2 vvi, cc vvi p-acp dt j n1: (61) sermon (DIV2) 1716 Page 766
13966 For suppose one indued with the habits of grace, he is only by these furnished with a power to believe, to love God, &c. The Question is, Whence he acts and exerciseth these powers? If this be from himself, then the supernatural act begins, and is carried on from himself, For suppose one endued with the habits of grace, he is only by these furnished with a power to believe, to love God, etc. The Question is, Whence he acts and Exerciseth these Powers? If this be from himself, then the supernatural act begins, and is carried on from himself, p-acp vvi pi vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, pns31 vbz av-j p-acp d vvn p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vvi np1, av dt n1 vbz, c-crq pns31 vvz cc vvz d n2? cs d vbb p-acp px31, av dt j n1 vvz, cc vbz vvn a-acp p-acp px31, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1716 Page 766
13967 and God should give only to will, but not to do. The Apostle tells us, in 2 Cor. 3. 5. That we are not sufficient of our selves to think any thing as of our selves, and God should give only to will, but not to do. The Apostle tells us, in 2 Cor. 3. 5. That we Are not sufficient of our selves to think any thing as of our selves, cc np1 vmd vvi av-j p-acp vmb, p-acp xx pc-acp vdi. dt n1 vvz pno12, p-acp crd np1 crd crd cst pns12 vbr xx j pp-f po12 n2 pc-acp vvi d n1 c-acp pp-f po12 n2, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1716 Page 766
13968 but our sufficiency is from God. but our sufficiency is from God. cc-acp po12 n1 vbz p-acp np1. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1716 Page 766
13969 If it be answered, That as in natural actions God upholdeth the natural powers and faculties of the Soul; If it be answered, That as in natural actions God upholds the natural Powers and faculties of the Soul; cs pn31 vbb vvn, cst c-acp p-acp j n2 np1 vvz dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1; (61) sermon (DIV2) 1716 Page 766
13970 so in the renewed Nature, he upholdeth the Spiritual Powers. This is too short; so in the renewed Nature, he upholds the Spiritual Powers. This is too short; av p-acp dt j-vvn n1, pns31 vvz dt j n2. d vbz av j; (61) sermon (DIV2) 1716 Page 766
13971 for the Question is, Whence a Christian is inclined to this or that individual good action, for the Question is, Whence a Christian is inclined to this or that Individu good actium, p-acp dt n1 vbz, c-crq dt njp vbz vvn p-acp d cc d j-jn j n1, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1716 Page 766
13972 and why more at one time than another; and why more At one time than Another; cc q-crq dc p-acp crd n1 cs j-jn; (61) sermon (DIV2) 1716 Page 766
13973 for there is a never-ceasing influence of God upholding the principles and powers of the renewed Nature; for there is a never-ceasing influence of God upholding the principles and Powers of the renewed Nature; c-acp pc-acp vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvg dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt j-vvn n1; (61) sermon (DIV2) 1716 Page 766
13974 yet experience tells us there is not at all times the same power and vigour to act. yet experience tells us there is not At all times the same power and vigour to act. av n1 vvz pno12 pc-acp vbz xx p-acp d n2 dt d n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1716 Page 766
13975 Besides, in all God's influences and concurses of Providence with his creatures, his influence is according to the nature of the second Cause with which he concurreth. Beside, in all God's influences and concurses of Providence with his creatures, his influence is according to the nature of the second Cause with which he concurreth. p-acp, p-acp d npg1 n2 cc n2 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n2, po31 n1 vbz vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt ord n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1716 Page 766
13976 But when God concurreth with a spiritual habit or power in the Soul, he concurreth with a Second Cause which is supernatural, not a native quality in the rational Soul, But when God concurreth with a spiritual habit or power in the Soul, he concurreth with a Second Cause which is supernatural, not a native quality in the rational Soul, p-acp c-crq np1 vvz p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, pns31 vvz p-acp dt ord n1 r-crq vbz j, xx dt j-jn n1 p-acp dt j n1, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1716 Page 766
13977 but adventitious, superinduced qualities, therefore an ordinary concurse of Providence is not sufficient; but adventitious, superinduced qualities, Therefore an ordinary concourse of Providence is not sufficient; cc-acp j, vvd n2, av dt j n1 pp-f n1 vbz xx j; (61) sermon (DIV2) 1716 Page 766
13978 and as the Second Cause with which he concurreth is supernatural, so the Effect to be produced is of that nature also. and as the Second Cause with which he concurreth is supernatural, so the Effect to be produced is of that nature also. cc c-acp dt ord n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz vbz j, av dt vvb pc-acp vbi vvn vbz pp-f d n1 av. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1716 Page 766
13979 To all this might be added, the mention so often made in Scripture of the Spirit dwelling in us, helping our infirmities, working in us: To all this might be added, the mention so often made in Scripture of the Spirit Dwelling in us, helping our infirmities, working in us: p-acp d d vmd vbi vvn, dt n1 av av vvn p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 vvg p-acp pno12, vvg po12 n2, vvg p-acp pno12: (61) sermon (DIV2) 1716 Page 766
13980 And St. Paul 's telling us, that he lived, yet not he, but saith he, Christ liveth in me, Gal. 2. 2•. and that, 1 Cor. 15. 10. By the grace of God I am what I am; And Saint Paul is telling us, that he lived, yet not he, but Says he, christ lives in me, Gal. 2. 2•. and that, 1 Cor. 15. 10. By the grace of God I am what I am; cc n1 np1 vbz vvg pno12, cst pns31 vvn, av xx pns31, cc-acp vvz pns31, np1 vvz p-acp pno11, np1 crd n1. cc d, crd np1 crd crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 pns11 vbm q-crq pns11 vbm; (61) sermon (DIV2) 1716 Page 766
13981 and his grace which was bestowed upon me, was not in vain, but I laboured more abundantly than they all, and his grace which was bestowed upon me, was not in vain, but I laboured more abundantly than they all, cc po31 n1 r-crq vbds vvn p-acp pno11, vbds xx p-acp j, cc-acp pns11 vvd av-dc av-j cs pns32 d, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1716 Page 766
13982 yet NOT I, but the grace of God that was with me. yet NOT I, but the grace of God that was with me. av xx pns11, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cst vbds p-acp pno11. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1716 Page 766
13983 But I have spoken enough to the first Conclusion I laid down, proving that our exercise of grace depends upon the Influence of Christ, and that considering him not as God only granting his ordinary concurse of Providence, to all his creatures motions and actions, But I have spoken enough to the First Conclusion I laid down, proving that our exercise of grace depends upon the Influence of christ, and that considering him not as God only granting his ordinary concourse of Providence, to all his creatures motions and actions, cc-acp pns11 vhb vvn av-d p-acp dt ord n1 pns11 vvd a-acp, vvg cst po12 vvi pp-f n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc d vvg pno31 xx c-acp np1 av-j vvg po31 j n1 pp-f n1, p-acp d po31 n2 n2 cc n2, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1716 Page 766
13984 but considering him as Mediator, and from whom the Spirit of Grace proceedeth. but considering him as Mediator, and from whom the Spirit of Grace Proceedeth. cc-acp vvg pno31 p-acp n1, cc p-acp ro-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1716 Page 766
13985 There must be a double Influence of Christ to a Spiritual Act. 1. The first exciting, moving, quickening, There must be a double Influence of christ to a Spiritual Act. 1. The First exciting, moving, quickening, pc-acp vmb vbi dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt j n1 crd dt ord j, vvg, j-vvg, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1716 Page 767
13986 and stirring up the Soul unto it. 2. Assisting the Soul in it. 2. Degrees of exercises of Grace depend upon the degrees of those Influences. and stirring up the Soul unto it. 2. Assisting the Soul in it. 2. Degrees of exercises of Grace depend upon the Degrees of those Influences. cc vvg a-acp dt n1 p-acp pn31. crd vvg dt n1 p-acp pn31. crd n2 pp-f n2 pp-f n1 vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n2. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1716 Page 767
13987 Christ tells us, That he came into the World, that his People might have life, christ tells us, That he Come into the World, that his People might have life, np1 vvz pno12, cst pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1, cst po31 n1 vmd vhi n1, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1717 Page 767
13988 and that they might have it more abundantly, Joh. 10. 10. The aboundings of gracious acts depend upon the aboundings of Spiritual Life. and that they might have it more abundantly, John 10. 10. The aboundings of gracious acts depend upon the aboundings of Spiritual Life. cc cst pns32 vmd vhi pn31 av-dc av-j, np1 crd crd dt n2-vvg pp-f j n2 vvb p-acp dt n2-vvg pp-f j n1. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1717 Page 767
13989 This is so obvious to every man's common reason, that I need not inlarge in a Discourse to prove it. This is so obvious to every Man's Common reason, that I need not enlarge in a Discourse to prove it. d vbz av j p-acp d ng1 j n1, cst pns11 vvb xx vvi p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pn31. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1717 Page 767
13990 Every one will conclude, That if without Christ we can do nothing, we cannot without him do great things, Every one will conclude, That if without christ we can do nothing, we cannot without him do great things, d crd vmb vvi, cst cs p-acp np1 pns12 vmb vdi pix, pns12 vmbx p-acp pno31 vdi j n2, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1717 Page 767
13991 if we cannot think a good thought, we cannot pray a good prayer, nor do an act which must speak a great self-denial, and mortification of our members. if we cannot think a good Thought, we cannot pray a good prayer, nor do an act which must speak a great self-denial, and mortification of our members. cs pns12 vmbx vvi dt j n1, pns12 vmbx vvb dt j n1, ccx vvz dt n1 r-crq vmb vvi dt j n1, cc n1 pp-f po12 n2. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1717 Page 767
13992 3. As is the exercise of Grace, so is the smell of it. 3. As is the exercise of Grace, so is the smell of it. crd a-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, av vbz dt n1 pp-f pn31. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1718 Page 767
13993 I have before told you, that some Divines say, the exercise of Grace is the smell of it. I had rather by it understand the Acceptation of such exercise of Grace with God, I have before told you, that Some Divines say, the exercise of Grace is the smell of it. I had rather by it understand the Acceptation of such exercise of Grace with God, pns11 vhb a-acp vvn pn22, cst d n2-jn vvb, dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz dt vvb pp-f pn31. pns11 vhd av-c p-acp pn31 vvb dt n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1718 Page 767
13994 and the report of it amongst men, which indeed dependeth upon the exercise, and is more or less according to the exercise of it. and the report of it among men, which indeed dependeth upon the exercise, and is more or less according to the exercise of it. cc dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp n2, r-crq av vvz p-acp dt n1, cc vbz av-dc cc av-dc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1718 Page 767
13995 The more a Soul liveth in the improvement and exercise of those blessed habits with which God hath endued it, the more it glorifieth God, Joh. 15. 8. Herein is my Father glorified, that you bear much fruit; The more a Soul lives in the improvement and exercise of those blessed habits with which God hath endued it, the more it Glorifieth God, John 15. 8. Herein is my Father glorified, that you bear much fruit; dt av-dc dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d j-vvn n2 p-acp r-crq np1 vhz vvn pn31, dt av-dc pn31 vvz np1, np1 crd crd av vbz po11 n1 vvn, cst pn22 vvb d n1; (61) sermon (DIV2) 1718 Page 767
13996 so shall you be my Disciples. Abraham being strong in the Faith, gave glory to God; so shall you be my Disciples. Abraham being strong in the Faith, gave glory to God; av vmb pn22 vbb po11 n2. np1 vbg j p-acp dt n1, vvd n1 p-acp np1; (61) sermon (DIV2) 1718 Page 767
13997 and the greater is the sweet savour which the Soul gives in the World. and the greater is the sweet savour which the Soul gives in the World. cc dt jc vbz dt j n1 r-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1718 Page 767
13998 There is nothing in the exercise of gracious habits, that is unlovely, or unsavoury to that part of the World, that hath not through malice out-lawed its reason; There is nothing in the exercise of gracious habits, that is unlovely, or unsavoury to that part of the World, that hath not through malice outlawed its reason; pc-acp vbz pix p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2, cst vbz j, cc j p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1, cst vhz xx p-acp n1 j po31 n1; (61) sermon (DIV2) 1718 Page 767
13999 they are not the exercises of Grace, but the breakings out of sin and corruption which give the Souls of Christians any ill report amongst the generality of the men of the World. they Are not the exercises of Grace, but the breakings out of since and corruption which give the Souls of Christians any ill report among the generality of the men of the World. pns32 vbr xx dt n2 pp-f n1, cc-acp dt n2 av pp-f n1 cc n1 r-crq vvb dt n2 pp-f np1 d j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1718 Page 767
14000 Some few persons indeed there are, who have such a perfect rooted hatred of God in them, that as they say of the Basilisk, that it hath such an hatred and antipathy to man, that it will flie upon the Picture of a man; some few Persons indeed there Are, who have such a perfect rooted hatred of God in them, that as they say of the Basilisk, that it hath such an hatred and antipathy to man, that it will fly upon the Picture of a man; d d n2 av a-acp vbr, r-crq vhb d dt j j-vvn n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32, cst c-acp pns32 vvb pp-f dt n1, cst pn31 vhz d dt n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, cst pn31 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (61) sermon (DIV2) 1718 Page 767
14001 so they will flie upon the Image of God where-ever they see it, or think they see it; so they will fly upon the Image of God wherever they see it, or think they see it; av pns32 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 j pns32 vvb pn31, cc vvb pns32 vvb pn31; (61) sermon (DIV2) 1718 Page 767
14002 but the number of these (though in it self too great, yet) comparatively is but small. but the number of these (though in it self too great, yet) comparatively is but small. cc-acp dt n1 pp-f d (cs p-acp pn31 n1 av j, av) av-j vbz p-acp j. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1718 Page 767
14003 The generality of men and women in the World are not so bad, but a good man living uniformly up to his Principles, hath a fairer quarter amongst them. The generality of men and women in the World Are not so bad, but a good man living uniformly up to his Principles, hath a Fairer quarter among them. dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1 vbr xx av j, cc-acp dt j n1 vvg av-j a-acp p-acp po31 n2, vhz dt jc n1 p-acp pno32. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1718 Page 767
14004 But amongst the People of God, those who excel in vertue, the exercises of Grace alwaies smell very sweet, But among the People of God, those who excel in virtue, the exercises of Grace always smell very sweet, p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, d r-crq vvb p-acp n1, dt n2 pp-f n1 av vvi av j, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1718 Page 767
14005 and amongst all men under the conduct of reason; and among all men under the conduct of reason; cc p-acp d n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (61) sermon (DIV2) 1718 Page 767
14006 as is the exercise of these spiritual habits, so is the Christian's smell more or less. as is the exercise of these spiritual habits, so is the Christian's smell more or less. a-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f d j n2, av vbz dt njpg1 n1 dc cc av-dc. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1718 Page 767
14007 The Ointment poured forth is that which perfumes the house, the reason is, because that odoriferous quality is by the Air, (as its vehicle) conveyed to our senses. The Ointment poured forth is that which perfumes the house, the reason is, Because that odoriferous quality is by the Air, (as its vehicle) conveyed to our Senses. dt n1 vvd av vbz d r-crq vvz dt n1, dt n1 vbz, c-acp cst j n1 vbz p-acp dt n1, (c-acp po31 vvb) vvd p-acp po12 n2. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1718 Page 768
14008 So for men and women in the World; the habits of Grace in the Soul are not discerned but by the exercise. So for men and women in the World; the habits of Grace in the Soul Are not discerned but by the exercise. av p-acp n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1; dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 vbr xx vvn cc-acp p-acp dt n1. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1718 Page 768
14009 Indeed as to our acceptation with God, the reason is different; Indeed as to our acceptation with God, the reason is different; np1 c-acp p-acp po12 n1 p-acp np1, dt n1 vbz j; (61) sermon (DIV2) 1718 Page 768
14010 he seeth the hearts of men in their internal change and renovation, but he hath given them their gracious habits for this very end, that they should exercise them; he sees the hearts of men in their internal change and renovation, but he hath given them their gracious habits for this very end, that they should exercise them; pns31 vvz dt n2 pp-f n2 p-acp po32 j n1 cc n1, cc-acp pns31 vhz vvn pno32 po32 j n2 p-acp d j n1, cst pns32 vmd vvi pno32; (61) sermon (DIV2) 1718 Page 768
14011 he hath commanded the exercise of them; he hath commanded the exercise of them; pns31 vhz vvn dt n1 pp-f pno32; (61) sermon (DIV2) 1718 Page 768
14012 Let me hear thy voice (saith he) for sweet is thy voice. By the exercise of them he is glorified; Let me hear thy voice (Says he) for sweet is thy voice. By the exercise of them he is glorified; vvb pno11 vvi po21 n1 (vvz pns31) p-acp j vbz po21 n1. p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32 pns31 vbz vvn; (61) sermon (DIV2) 1718 Page 768
14013 a great deal of honour redoundeth to him from others. a great deal of honour redoundeth to him from Others. dt j n1 pp-f n1 vvz p-acp pno31 p-acp n2-jn. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1718 Page 768
14014 So as it must needs be true, that as is the exercise of Grace, so must be the smell thereof, So as it must needs be true, that as is the exercise of Grace, so must be the smell thereof, av c-acp pn31 vmb av vbi j, cst c-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, av vmb vbi dt vvb av, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1718 Page 768
14015 whether you by smell understand exercise (as the smell of the odoriferous Ointment or Plant is the product of its odoriferous quality) or the acceptation of it with God, whither you by smell understand exercise (as the smell of the odoriferous Ointment or Plant is the product of its odoriferous quality) or the acceptation of it with God, cs pn22 p-acp vvb vvb vvi (c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 cc n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1) cc dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp np1, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1718 Page 768
14016 and acceptableness of it unto man. and acceptableness of it unto man. cc n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp n1. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1718 Page 768
14017 Where there is no exercise of Grace, there can be no smell; where the exercise of it is weak, the smell of it must bear a proportion; Where there is no exercise of Grace, there can be no smell; where the exercise of it is weak, the smell of it must bear a proportion; c-crq pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vmb vbi dx vvb; c-crq dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbz j, dt n1 pp-f pn31 vmb vvi dt n1; (61) sermon (DIV2) 1718 Page 768
14019 4. Where the King is withdrawn from his Table, the Soul's Spikenard sendeth forth little or no smell. 4. Where the King is withdrawn from his Table, the Soul's Spikenard sends forth little or no smell. crd c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp po31 n1, dt n1|vbz np1 vvz av j cc dx n1. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1719 Page 768
14020 This is my last Conclusion, in proof of the Proposition. God sometimes hideth himself from the Souls of his People. This is my last Conclusion, in proof of the Proposition. God sometime Hideth himself from the Souls of his People. d vbz po11 ord n1, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1. np1 av vvz px31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1719 Page 768
14021 The presence of God with Churches, Nations, and particular Souls (of which you so often read in holy Writ) is to be understood not of his Essential Presence, for so he is never absent from any of us; The presence of God with Churches, nations, and particular Souls (of which you so often read in holy Writ) is to be understood not of his Essential Presence, for so he is never absent from any of us; dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n2, n2, cc j n2 (pp-f r-crq pn22 av av vvn p-acp j vvn) vbz pc-acp vbi vvn xx pp-f po31 j n1, p-acp av pns31 vbz av-x j p-acp d pp-f pno12; (61) sermon (DIV2) 1719 Page 768
14022 Enter, praesenter Deus est, & ubique potenter (according to the old barbarous verse) he filleth Heaven and Earth, & infinitum ultrà spatium, an infinite space beyond what we can comprehend under these two terms. Enter, praesenter Deus est, & ubique potenter (according to the old barbarous verse) he fills Heaven and Earth, & infinitum ultrà Space, an infinite Molle beyond what we can comprehend under these two terms. vvb, n1 fw-la fw-la, cc fw-la fw-la (vvg p-acp dt j j n1) pns31 vvz n1 cc n1, cc fw-la fw-la fw-la, dt j n1 p-acp r-crq pns12 vmb vvi p-acp d crd n2. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1719 Page 768
14023 It must be therefore understood of his Providential Presence respecting his goodness, and such grateful dispensations as from thence flow to poor creatures. It must be Therefore understood of his Providential Presence respecting his Goodness, and such grateful dispensations as from thence flow to poor creatures. pn31 vmb vbi av vvn pp-f po31 np1 n1 vvg po31 n1, cc d j n2 c-acp p-acp av vvi p-acp j n2. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1719 Page 768
14024 Now the goodness of God respecting our outward or inward man, God is said to be present or absent, with or from his creatures, Now the Goodness of God respecting our outward or inward man, God is said to be present or absent, with or from his creatures, av dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg po12 j cc j n1, np1 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi j cc j, p-acp cc p-acp po31 n2, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1719 Page 768
14025 as he dispenseth out good unto them, or with-holdeth them from them. as he dispenseth out good unto them, or withholdeth them from them. c-acp pns31 vvz av j p-acp pno32, cc j pno32 p-acp pno32. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1719 Page 768
14026 Hence you read in Scripture so often of God's presence with his People in going out with their Armies, blessing them with successes, &c. And on the contrary, of God's hiding his face, Hence you read in Scripture so often of God's presence with his People in going out with their Armies, blessing them with Successes, etc. And on the contrary, of God's hiding his face, av pn22 vvb p-acp n1 av av pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp vvg av p-acp po32 n2, vvg pno32 p-acp n2, av cc p-acp dt n-jn, pp-f npg1 vvg po31 n1, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1719 Page 768
14027 and departures from his People, by his giving them up to their Enemies, his cursing them in their baskets and store, &c. As to their inward man, God is said to be present with them when he upholdeth their Souls to their spiritual operations, gives them quiet, and departures from his People, by his giving them up to their Enemies, his cursing them in their baskets and store, etc. As to their inward man, God is said to be present with them when he upholds their Souls to their spiritual operations, gives them quiet, cc n2 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp po31 vvg pno32 a-acp p-acp po32 n2, po31 vvg pno32 p-acp po32 n2 cc n1, av p-acp p-acp po32 j n1, np1 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi j p-acp pno32 c-crq pns31 vvz po32 n2 p-acp po32 j n2, vvz pno32 j-jn, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1719 Page 768
14028 and peace in their Spirits, &c. to be absent, and to hide his face from them when he with-holdeth these Influences. and peace in their Spirits, etc. to be absent, and to hide his face from them when he withholdeth these Influences. cc n1 p-acp po32 n2, av pc-acp vbi j, cc pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp pno32 c-crq pns31 j d n2. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1719 Page 769
14029 God indeed doth never wholly forsake a living man, for he must then die and return to his dust; God indeed does never wholly forsake a living man, for he must then die and return to his dust; np1 av vdz av av-jn vvi dt vvg n1, c-acp pns31 vmb av vvi cc vvi p-acp po31 n1; (61) sermon (DIV2) 1719 Page 769
14030 nor as to his Spiritual Influences doth he ever wholly withdraw himself from the Believer's Soul, nor as to his Spiritual Influences does he ever wholly withdraw himself from the Believer's Soul, ccx a-acp p-acp po31 j n2 vdz pns31 av av-jn vvb px31 p-acp dt ng1 n1, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1719 Page 769
14031 for then his Spiritual Life must be wholly extinguished, the Union betwixt the Soul and Christ, and his Spirit wholly dissolved, for then his Spiritual Life must be wholly extinguished, the union betwixt the Soul and christ, and his Spirit wholly dissolved, c-acp cs po31 j n1 vmb vbi av-jn vvn, dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cc np1, cc po31 n1 av-jn vvn, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1719 Page 769
14032 but he oftentimes doth gradually withdraw himself; but he oftentimes does gradually withdraw himself; cc-acp pns31 av vdz av-jn vvi px31; (61) sermon (DIV2) 1719 Page 769
14033 this is what we call Desertion. Take a Soul under these circumstances which enjoyeth not the presence of Christ with it as at other times, this Soul at this time hath its Spikenard, for the Seed of God abideth in it; this is what we call Desertion. Take a Soul under these Circumstances which Enjoyeth not the presence of christ with it as At other times, this Soul At this time hath its Spikenard, for the Seed of God Abideth in it; d vbz q-crq pns12 vvb n1. vvb dt n1 p-acp d n2 r-crq vvz xx dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pn31 p-acp p-acp j-jn n2, d n1 p-acp d n1 vhz po31 np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz p-acp pn31; (61) sermon (DIV2) 1719 Page 769
14034 but (alas!) it sendeth not forth the smell thereof, at least not so as at other times; but (alas!) it sends not forth the smell thereof, At least not so as At other times; cc-acp (uh!) pn31 vvz xx av dt n1 av, p-acp ds xx av c-acp p-acp j-jn n2; (61) sermon (DIV2) 1719 Page 769
14035 the deserted Soul acts its Grace weakly, falls under many corruptions, and into many temptations: It is like a Flower in Winter, whose Root is kept in the Earth alive, the deserted Soul acts its Grace weakly, falls under many corruptions, and into many temptations: It is like a Flower in Winter, whose Root is kept in the Earth alive, dt vvn n1 vvz po31 n1 av-j, vvz p-acp d n2, cc p-acp d n2: pn31 vbz av-j dt n1 p-acp n1, rg-crq n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 j, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1719 Page 769
14037 It is true, God at such a time loveth the Soul, (for whom he loveth, he loveth to the end, It is true, God At such a time loves the Soul, (for whom he loves, he loves to the end, pn31 vbz j, np1 p-acp d dt n1 vvz dt n1, (p-acp ro-crq pns31 vvz, pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1719 Page 769
14038 but many of its actions in this state are not so pleasing to him; it crieth out, I think upon him, and I am troubled; but many of its actions in this state Are not so pleasing to him; it cries out, I think upon him, and I am troubled; cc-acp d pp-f po31 n2 p-acp d n1 vbr xx av vvg p-acp pno31; pn31 vvz av, pns11 vvb p-acp pno31, cc pns11 vbm vvn; (61) sermon (DIV2) 1719 Page 769
14039 I am so troubled, that I cannot speak, I cannot pray, I cannot sing praises, &c. Nor can its conversation be so sweet to men; I am so troubled, that I cannot speak, I cannot pray, I cannot sing praises, etc. Nor can its Conversation be so sweet to men; pns11 vbm av vvn, cst pns11 vmbx vvi, pns11 vmbx vvi, pns11 vmbx vvi n2, av ccx vmb po31 n1 vbb av j p-acp n2; (61) sermon (DIV2) 1719 Page 769
14040 it walks dejectedly, and troubled, &c. It is true, Desertions are of several sorts and degrees, it walks dejectedly, and troubled, etc. It is true, Desertions Are of several sorts and Degrees, pn31 vvz av-vvn, cc j-vvn, av pn31 vbz j, n2 vbr pp-f j n2 cc n2, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1719 Page 769
14041 and that Soul from whom God hideth himself as to consolatory Influences, may yet enjoy his presence as to strengthening and quickening Influences, but the actions of a deserted Soul, so far as it is deserted, are far from sending forth a pleasant smell. and that Soul from whom God Hideth himself as to consolatory Influences, may yet enjoy his presence as to strengthening and quickening Influences, but the actions of a deserted Soul, so Far as it is deserted, Are Far from sending forth a pleasant smell. cc d n1 p-acp ro-crq np1 vvz px31 c-acp p-acp j n2, vmb av vvi po31 n1 c-acp p-acp vvg cc j-vvg n2, p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt vvn n1, av av-j c-acp pn31 vbz vvn, vbr av-j p-acp vvg av dt j n1. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1719 Page 769
14042 These four things are sufficient to make good the Proposition. These four things Are sufficient to make good the Proposition. np1 crd n2 vbr j pc-acp vvi j dt n1. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1719 Page 769
14043 viz. That the presence of Christ with, and his supernatural Influences upon the Soul, are highly necessary to the Spouse's Spikenard sending forth the smell thereof. viz. That the presence of christ with, and his supernatural Influences upon the Soul, Are highly necessary to the Spouse's Spikenard sending forth the smell thereof. n1 cst dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp, cc po31 j n2 p-acp dt n1, vbr av-j j p-acp dt ng1 np1 vvg av dt n1 av. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1719 Page 769
14044 I come now to the Application. I come now to the Application. pns11 vvb av p-acp dt n1. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1719 Page 769
14045 Observe from hence (in the first place) how little room is left for any creature's boasting, Observe from hence (in the First place) how little room is left for any creature's boasting, vvb p-acp av (p-acp dt ord n1) c-crq j n1 vbz vvn p-acp d ng1 vvg, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1720 Page 769
14046 and how just reason the best of Souls have to walk humbly before their God. We are naturally proud, and have hearts exceedingly prone to be lifted up above measure. and how just reason the best of Souls have to walk humbly before their God. We Are naturally proud, and have hearts exceedingly prove to be lifted up above measure. cc c-crq j n1 dt js pp-f n2 vhb pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp po32 n1. pns12 vbr av-j j, cc vhb n2 av-vvg j pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp p-acp n1. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1720 Page 769
14047 God knoweth our infirmity, and hath so ordered the whole business of our Salvation, that all boasting is excluded. There are but two things as to our Spiritual concerns that we can boast or glory in: God Knoweth our infirmity, and hath so ordered the Whole business of our Salvation, that all boasting is excluded. There Are but two things as to our Spiritual concerns that we can boast or glory in: np1 vvz po12 n1, cc vhz av vvn dt j-jn n1 pp-f po12 n1, cst d vvg vbz vvn. pc-acp vbr p-acp crd n2 a-acp p-acp po12 j vvz cst pns12 vmb vvi cc n1 p-acp: (61) sermon (DIV2) 1720 Page 769
14048 The dignity of our state, or the change of our hearts manifested in our holy dispositions, or vertuous and pious actions. As to the former God hath (as the Apostle hath determined) excluded boasting, by the Law of Faith, Rom. 3. 27. Where is boasting then? (saith he) he answereth himself, It is excluded; By what Law? Of Works? nay, The dignity of our state, or the change of our hearts manifested in our holy dispositions, or virtuous and pious actions. As to the former God hath (as the Apostle hath determined) excluded boasting, by the Law of Faith, Rom. 3. 27. Where is boasting then? (Says he) he Answers himself, It is excluded; By what Law? Of Works? nay, dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 vvn p-acp po12 j n2, cc j cc j n2. c-acp p-acp dt j np1 vhz (c-acp dt n1 vhz vvn) vvn vvg, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd crd q-crq vbz vvg av? (vvz pns31) pns31 vvz px31, pn31 vbz vvn; p-acp r-crq n1? pp-f vvz? uh-x, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1720 Page 770
14049 but by the Law of Faith. but by the Law of Faith. cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1720 Page 770
14050 Would any man glory that his Soul is in a state of righteousness, and favour with God? What reason is there for that, Would any man glory that his Soul is in a state of righteousness, and favour with God? What reason is there for that, vmd d n1 n1 cst po31 n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 p-acp np1? q-crq n1 vbz a-acp p-acp d, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1720 Page 770
14051 if he be justified through Grace, and righteous only through the imputed righteousness of another? If he be only compleat in Christ, all glorying of that Nature is excluded. if he be justified through Grace, and righteous only through the imputed righteousness of Another? If he be only complete in christ, all glorying of that Nature is excluded. cs pns31 vbb vvn p-acp n1, cc j av-j p-acp dt j-vvn n1 pp-f n-jn? cs pns31 vbb av-j j p-acp np1, d vvg pp-f d n1 vbz vvn. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1720 Page 770
14052 What is then left for a man to glory in, will he glory in his habits of grace, the renovation of his nature, &c. So indeed he might if this change had proceeded from himself, What is then left for a man to glory in, will he glory in his habits of grace, the renovation of his nature, etc. So indeed he might if this change had proceeded from himself, q-crq vbz av vvn p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp, vmb pns31 vvi p-acp po31 n2 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, av av av pns31 vmd cs d n1 vhd vvn p-acp px31, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1720 Page 770
14071 until it be given him from above. Let not the renewed man glory in his infused habits of Grace; until it be given him from above. Let not the renewed man glory in his infused habits of Grace; c-acp pn31 vbb vvn pno31 p-acp a-acp. vvb xx dt vvd n1 n1 p-acp po31 vvn n2 pp-f n1; (61) sermon (DIV2) 1720 Page 771
14053 if he had been born again of the will of man, or of bloods, but if it be of the will of God, if it be of water, and of the Spirit, which worketh as a most free agent, blowing where it listeth, where is there any room for boasting? Will he boast of his good acts? If it be not he that liveth, if he had been born again of the will of man, or of bloods, but if it be of the will of God, if it be of water, and of the Spirit, which works as a most free agent, blowing where it lists, where is there any room for boasting? Will he boast of his good acts? If it be not he that lives, cs pns31 vhd vbn vvn av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, cc pp-f n2, p-acp cs pn31 vbb pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cs pn31 vbb pp-f n1, cc pp-f dt n1, r-crq vvz p-acp dt av-ds j n1, vvg c-crq pn31 vvz, q-crq vbz a-acp d n1 p-acp vvg? n1 pns31 vvi pp-f po31 j n2? cs pn31 vbb xx pns31 cst vvz, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1720 Page 770
14054 but Christ that liveth in him, if all things which he doth be through Christ that strengtheneth him, where is there any room for boasting? God hath not left us a Feather to boast of: but christ that lives in him, if all things which he does be through christ that strengtheneth him, where is there any room for boasting? God hath not left us a Feather to boast of: cc-acp np1 cst vvz p-acp pno31, cs d n2 r-crq pns31 vdz vbi p-acp np1 cst vvz pno31, q-crq vbz a-acp d n1 p-acp vvg? np1 vhz xx vvn pno12 dt n1 pc-acp vvi pp-f: (61) sermon (DIV2) 1720 Page 770
14055 Will a man boast that he hath a power to will what is spiritually good? He boasts beyond his Line, and of a Lye. Will a man boast that he hath a power to will what is spiritually good? He boasts beyond his Line, and of a Lie. vmb dt n1 vvi cst pns31 vhz dt n1 p-acp n1 r-crq vbz av-j j? pns31 vvz p-acp po31 n1, cc pp-f dt n1. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1720 Page 770
14056 For it is God who giveth both to will and to do. This is gratia operans, working Grace; For it is God who gives both to will and to do. This is Gratia operans, working Grace; p-acp pn31 vbz n1 r-crq vvz av-d pc-acp vmb cc pc-acp vdi. d vbz fw-la fw-la, vvg n1; (61) sermon (DIV2) 1720 Page 770
14057 it is working, efficacious Grace that giveth man any spiritual power; it is working, efficacious Grace that gives man any spiritual power; pn31 vbz vvg, j n1 cst vvz n1 d j n1; (61) sermon (DIV2) 1720 Page 770
14058 he cannot make his own Spikenard; it is indeed his, but ex dono, of God's free gift: he cannot make his own Spikenard; it is indeed his, but ex Dono, of God's free gift: pns31 vmbx vvi po31 d np1; pn31 vbz av po31, cc-acp fw-la fw-it, pp-f npg1 j n1: (61) sermon (DIV2) 1720 Page 770
14059 But it may be when he hath it, he can exercise it without any further assistance; But it may be when he hath it, he can exercise it without any further assistance; cc-acp pn31 vmb vbi c-crq pns31 vhz pn31, pns31 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp d jc n1; (61) sermon (DIV2) 1720 Page 770
14060 no, as he must first receive the Spirit before he hath in him any thing of Spiritual Life, no, as he must First receive the Spirit before he hath in him any thing of Spiritual Life, av-dx, c-acp pns31 vmb ord vvi dt n1 c-acp pns31 vhz p-acp pno31 d n1 pp-f j n1, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1720 Page 770
14061 so he must be led by the Spirit. If God did not excite the Grace bestowed on him, it would be choaked by that body of death, that lust and corruption which is in the best mens hearts. so he must be led by the Spirit. If God did not excite the Grace bestowed on him, it would be choked by that body of death, that lust and corruption which is in the best men's hearts. av pns31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1. cs np1 vdd xx vvi dt n1 vvn p-acp pno31, pn31 vmd vbi vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, cst n1 cc n1 r-crq vbz p-acp dt js ng2 n2. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1720 Page 770
14062 What can the creature do, when the Holy Spirit hath quickened his habits of Grace? he cannot act and exercise them, and put forth spiritual acts; What can the creature do, when the Holy Spirit hath quickened his habits of Grace? he cannot act and exercise them, and put forth spiritual acts; q-crq vmb dt n1 vdb, c-crq dt j n1 vhz vvn po31 n2 pp-f n1? pns31 vmbx vvi cc vvi pno32, cc vvd av j n2; (61) sermon (DIV2) 1720 Page 770
14063 but doth he no more need the Influence of the Holy Spirit? yes, without Christ he can do nothing; but does he no more need the Influence of the Holy Spirit? yes, without christ he can do nothing; cc-acp vdz pns31 dx av-dc vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j n1? uh, p-acp np1 pns31 vmb vdi pix; (61) sermon (DIV2) 1720 Page 770
14064 he must still have the Grace of God with him, 1 Cor. 15. 10. Not I (saith Paul) but the Grace of God which was with me. he must still have the Grace of God with him, 1 Cor. 15. 10. Not I (Says Paul) but the Grace of God which was with me. pns31 vmb av vhi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno31, crd np1 crd crd xx pns11 (vvz np1) p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vbds p-acp pno11. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1720 Page 770
14065 This is now cooperative and assisting Grace. He cannot make the Wheel which must carry him in the waies of God, (working Grace must do that) when it is made, he cannot set it upon motion. Exciting Grace must oil it; This is now cooperative and assisting Grace. He cannot make the Wheel which must carry him in the ways of God, (working Grace must do that) when it is made, he cannot Set it upon motion. Exciting Grace must oil it; d vbz av j-jn cc vvg n1. pns31 vmbx vvi dt n1 r-crq vmb vvi pno31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, (vvg n1 vmb vdi d) c-crq pn31 vbz vvn, pns31 vmbx vvi pn31 p-acp n1. j n1 vmb n1 pn31; (61) sermon (DIV2) 1720 Page 770
14066 Assisting Grace must keep it up, move with it, or he will never come to issue any good action. Assisting Grace must keep it up, move with it, or he will never come to issue any good actium. vvg n1 vmb vvi pn31 a-acp, vvb p-acp pn31, cc pns31 vmb av-x vvi pc-acp vvi d j n1. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1720 Page 770
14067 A Believer indeed acteth, for the habits of Grace from which he acteth are inherent in him; A Believer indeed Acts, for the habits of Grace from which he Acts Are inherent in him; dt n1 av vvz, p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz vbr j p-acp pno31; (61) sermon (DIV2) 1720 Page 770
14068 he is not moved like a Machine, or dead Engine, but yet he is acted, that is, assisted and helped in his action: he is not moved like a Machine, or dead Engine, but yet he is acted, that is, assisted and helped in his actium: pns31 vbz xx vvn av-j dt n1, cc j n1, cc-acp av pns31 vbz vvn, cst vbz, vvn cc vvn p-acp po31 n1: (61) sermon (DIV2) 1720 Page 770
14069 He is nothing but what he hath received; he doth nothing but while he is receiving. Let not then the Natural man glory in the power and good inclinations of his own will; He is nothing but what he hath received; he does nothing but while he is receiving. Let not then the Natural man glory in the power and good inclinations of his own will; pns31 vbz pix p-acp r-crq pns31 vhz vvn; pns31 vdz pix cc-acp cs pns31 vbz vvg. vvb xx av dt j n1 n1 p-acp dt n1 cc j n2 pp-f po31 d n1; (61) sermon (DIV2) 1720 Page 771
14072 for as he did not merit it, nor any way purchase them, so of himself he cannot use or exercise them: But let him who glorieth, glory in this, that to him Christ is all in all, that he liveth, he acteth, for as he did not merit it, nor any Way purchase them, so of himself he cannot use or exercise them: But let him who Glorieth, glory in this, that to him christ is all in all, that he lives, he Acts, p-acp c-acp pns31 vdd xx vvi pn31, ccx d n1 vvi pno32, av pp-f px31 pns31 vmbx vvb cc vvi pno32: cc-acp vvb pno31 r-crq vvz, n1 p-acp d, cst p-acp pno31 np1 vbz d p-acp d, cst pns31 vvz, pns31 vvz, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1720 Page 771
14073 and bringeth a good action to an issue, but yet not he, but Christ that liveth in him, acteth with him, and brings a good actium to an issue, but yet not he, but christ that lives in him, Acts with him, cc vvz dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, cc-acp av xx pns31, p-acp np1 cst vvz p-acp pno31, vvz p-acp pno31, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1720 Page 771
14074 and worketh in him what he accepteth from him. and works in him what he Accepteth from him. cc vvz p-acp pno31 r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp pno31. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1720 Page 771
14075 It is Christ who layeth the foundationstone, and then layeth the corner-stone, who is both the Author and Finisher of our Faith; It is christ who Layeth the Foundation stone, and then Layeth the cornerstone, who is both the Author and Finisher of our Faith; pn31 vbz np1 q-crq vvz dt n1, cc av vvz dt n1, r-crq vbz d dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n1; (61) sermon (DIV2) 1720 Page 771
14076 we have nothing to do but to cry Grace, Grace, when we see the work done. we have nothing to do but to cry Grace, Grace, when we see the work done. pns12 vhb pix pc-acp vdi cc-acp pc-acp vvi vvi, n1, c-crq pns12 vvb dt n1 vdn. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1720 Page 771
14077 In the mean time, nothing hindereth but that the Soul may rejoyce, and boast in the Lord, In the mean time, nothing hindereth but that the Soul may rejoice, and boast in the Lord, p-acp dt j n1, pix vvz cc-acp cst dt n1 vmb vvi, cc vvi p-acp dt n1, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1720 Page 771
14078 while it walketh humbly with God, mourning over the infirmity of its lapsed Nature; while it walks humbly with God, mourning over the infirmity of its lapsed Nature; cs pn31 vvz av-j p-acp np1, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 vvn n1; (61) sermon (DIV2) 1720 Page 771
14079 for certainly man did not come out of God's hands in the day of Creation in this impotent state. for Certainly man did not come out of God's hands in the day of Creation in this impotent state. c-acp av-j n1 vdd xx vvi av pp-f npg1 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d j n1. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1720 Page 771
14080 Let no man therefore despise those that labour under greater degrees of this impotency than he possibly doth, Let no man Therefore despise those that labour under greater Degrees of this impotency than he possibly does, vvb dx n1 av vvi d cst vvb p-acp jc n2 pp-f d n1 cs pns31 av-j vdz, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1720 Page 771
14081 but let him bless the Lord who hath further excited, strengthened and assisted him to the operations of his Spiritual Life. but let him bless the Lord who hath further excited, strengthened and assisted him to the operations of his Spiritual Life. cc-acp vvb pno31 vvi dt n1 r-crq vhz av-j vvd, vvn cc vvd pno31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 j n1. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1720 Page 771
14082 I shall shut up this discourse, with a word or two of Exhortation to every Child of God to use his utmost diligence to keep the King sitting at his Table, I mean to keep the presence of Christ, I shall shut up this discourse, with a word or two of Exhortation to every Child of God to use his utmost diligence to keep the King sitting At his Table, I mean to keep the presence of christ, pns11 vmb vvi a-acp d n1, p-acp dt n1 cc crd pp-f n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi po31 j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 vvg p-acp po31 n1, pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1721 Page 771
14083 as much as he can, in and with his Soul, that so his Spikenard may send forth the smell thereof. as much as he can, in and with his Soul, that so his Spikenard may send forth the smell thereof. c-acp d c-acp pns31 vmb, p-acp cc p-acp po31 n1, cst av po31 np1 vmb vvi av dt n1 av. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1721 Page 771
14084 I shall urge this by one argument, and then offer you my advice in the case, I shall urge this by one argument, and then offer you my Advice in the case, pns11 vmb vvi d p-acp crd n1, cc av vvb pn22 po11 n1 p-acp dt n1, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1721 Page 771
14085 and so sh•• up this discourse. and so sh•• up this discourse. cc av n1 p-acp d n1. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1721 Page 771
14086 1. My argument shall be drawn from the high concerns of the Soul in its Spikenard sending forth its smell; 1. My argument shall be drawn from the high concerns of the Soul in its Spikenard sending forth its smell; crd po11 n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt j vvz pp-f dt n1 p-acp po31 np1 vvg av po31 n1; (61) sermon (DIV2) 1722 Page 771
14087 every Soul is concerned in it three ways. 1. In point of duty as God thereby is glorifyed. 2. In point of comfort as it will evidence its Spikenard to be such indeed. 3. In point of honour, as it brings the Soul to a repute in the World. every Soul is concerned in it three ways. 1. In point of duty as God thereby is glorified. 2. In point of Comfort as it will evidence its Spikenard to be such indeed. 3. In point of honour, as it brings the Soul to a repute in the World. d n1 vbz vvn p-acp pn31 crd n2. crd p-acp n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1 av vbz vvn. crd p-acp n1 pp-f n1 c-acp pn31 vmb n1 po31 np1 pc-acp vbi d av. crd p-acp n1 pp-f n1, c-acp pn31 vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1722 Page 771
14088 1. I say first in point of duty, as God is thereby glorifyed. 1. I say First in point of duty, as God is thereby glorified. crd pns11 vvb ord p-acp n1 pp-f n1, p-acp np1 vbz av vvn. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1723 Page 771
14089 For this cause we are born, for this cause is every man come into the World, that he may bring honour and glory to his great Creator. For this cause we Are born, for this cause is every man come into the World, that he may bring honour and glory to his great Creator. p-acp d n1 pns12 vbr vvn, c-acp d n1 vbz d n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, cst pns31 vmb vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 j n1. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1723 Page 771
14090 Herein (saith our Saviour, John 15.) Is my Father glorifyed, if you bring forth mach fruit, and as the Lord is glorifyed by the vigorous exercise of its grace: Herein (Says our Saviour, John 15.) Is my Father glorified, if you bring forth mach fruit, and as the Lord is glorified by the vigorous exercise of its grace: av (vvz po12 n1, np1 crd) vbz po11 n1 vvn, cs pn22 vvb av zz n1, cc p-acp dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1: (61) sermon (DIV2) 1723 Page 772
14161 for she talks of her breasts. Our business is to consider what she saith: for she talks of her breasts. Our business is to Consider what she Says: c-acp pns31 vvz pp-f po31 n2. po12 n1 vbz pc-acp vvi r-crq pns31 vvz: (62) sermon (DIV2) 1733 Page 776
14091 So is he also honoured, by the predication of his grace, by the sweet smell which our habits and exercises of grace have in the World. So is he also honoured, by the predication of his grace, by the sweet smell which our habits and exercises of grace have in the World. av vbz pns31 av vvd, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp dt j n1 r-crq po12 n2 cc n2 pp-f n1 vhb p-acp dt n1. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1723 Page 772
14092 That they may see your good works saith our Saviour, Matth. 5. And glorify your Father which is in Heaven. That they may see your good works Says our Saviour, Matthew 5. And Glorify your Father which is in Heaven. cst pns32 vmb vvi po22 j n2 vvz po12 n1, np1 crd cc vvi po22 n1 r-crq vbz p-acp n1. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1723 Page 772
14093 That they may see your good works saith the Apostle, and glorify God in the day of their visitation; That they may see your good works Says the Apostle, and Glorify God in the day of their Visitation; cst pns32 vmb vvi po22 j n2 vvz dt n1, cc vvi np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1; (61) sermon (DIV2) 1723 Page 772
14094 no man so glorifyeth God as he who vigorously exerciseth his habits of grace. no man so glorifyeth God as he who vigorously Exerciseth his habits of grace. dx n1 av vvz np1 c-acp pns31 r-crq av-j vvz po31 n2 pp-f n1. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1723 Page 772
14095 The barren field is not that field which crediteth the husbandman, the barren and unfruitful Soul is not that Soul which bringeth honour, and glory to God. The barren field is not that field which crediteth the husbandman, the barren and unfruitful Soul is not that Soul which brings honour, and glory to God. dt j n1 vbz xx d n1 r-crq vvz dt n1, dt j cc j n1 vbz xx d n1 r-crq vvz n1, cc n1 p-acp np1. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1723 Page 772
14096 It is the fruitful Soul, whose smell is like the smell of a field which the Lord hath blessed, that bringeth honour to God, It is the fruitful Soul, whose smell is like the smell of a field which the Lord hath blessed, that brings honour to God, pn31 vbz dt j n1, rg-crq n1 vbz av-j dt n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq dt n1 vhz vvn, cst vvz n1 p-acp np1, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1723 Page 772
14097 and so eminently serveth the great end of his Creation. and so eminently serves the great end of his Creation. cc av av-j vvz dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1723 Page 772
14098 2. The Soul is not only concerned in it in point of duty, but also as to its peace and comfort. Indeed it cannot be, 2. The Soul is not only concerned in it in point of duty, but also as to its peace and Comfort. Indeed it cannot be, crd dt n1 vbz xx av-j vvn p-acp pn31 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, p-acp av c-acp pc-acp po31 n1 cc n1. av pn31 vmbx vbi, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1724 Page 772
14099 but that comfort should result from the Souls performance of its duty for the fruit of righteousness shall be peace; but that Comfort should result from the Souls performance of its duty for the fruit of righteousness shall be peace; cc-acp cst n1 vmd vvi p-acp dt n2 n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vbi n1; (61) sermon (DIV2) 1724 Page 772
14100 but yet first, as he, or she that hath a box of Spikenard, or any other odoriferous unguent, but yet First, as he, or she that hath a box of Spikenard, or any other odoriferous unguent, p-acp av ord, c-acp pns31, cc pns31 cst vhz dt n1 pp-f np1, cc d j-jn j n1, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1724 Page 772
14101 or perfume, which casteth out a sweet savour to delight, or refresh others, doth first partake of it him or her self, or perfume, which Cast out a sweet savour to delight, or refresh Others, does First partake of it him or her self, cc n1, r-crq vvz av dt j n1 pc-acp vvi, cc vvi n2-jn, vdz ord vvi pp-f pn31 pno31 cc po31 n1, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1724 Page 772
14102 so it is with the Spouses Spikenard, ordinarily, its fruits of righteousness do not only affect others, so it is with the Spouses Spikenard, ordinarily, its fruits of righteousness do not only affect Others, av pn31 vbz p-acp dt n2 np1, av-j, po31 n2 pp-f n1 vdb xx av-j vvi n2-jn, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1724 Page 772
14103 but first affect the Soul in which they are found, hereby (saith St. John) we know that we are tra•slated from death to life, because we love the brethren. but First affect the Soul in which they Are found, hereby (Says Saint John) we know that we Are tra•slated from death to life, Because we love the brothers. cc-acp ord vvb dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vbr vvn, av (vvz n1 np1) pns12 vvb cst pns12 vbr vvn p-acp n1 p-acp n1, c-acp pns12 vvb dt n2. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1724 Page 772
14104 Hez•kiah upon a message of death sent by God to him was refreshed with the smell of his own Spikenard, 2 Kings 20. 3. I beseech thee, O Lord (saith he) remember now, how I have walked before thee in truth, Hez•kiah upon a message of death sent by God to him was refreshed with the smell of his own Spikenard, 2 Kings 20. 3. I beseech thee, Oh Lord (Says he) Remember now, how I have walked before thee in truth, np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp np1 p-acp pno31 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d np1, crd n2 crd crd pns11 vvb pno21, uh n1 (vvz pns31) vvb av, c-crq pns11 vhb vvn p-acp pno21 p-acp n1, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1724 Page 772
14105 and with a perfect heart, and have done what is right in thy fight. and with a perfect heart, and have done what is right in thy fight. cc p-acp dt j n1, cc vhb vdn r-crq vbz j-jn p-acp po21 n1. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1724 Page 772
14106 When a Christian comes to lye upon a sick bed, or a death-bed, it will be no grief of heart unto him, When a Christian comes to lie upon a sick Bed, or a deathbed, it will be no grief of heart unto him, c-crq dt njp vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1, cc dt n1, pn31 vmb vbi dx n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno31, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1724 Page 772
14107 but a great pleasure and Satisfaction, to consider, that he hath with his Spirit served God, but a great pleasure and Satisfaction, to Consider, that he hath with his Spirit served God, cc-acp dt j n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi, cst pns31 vhz p-acp po31 n1 vvn np1, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1724 Page 772
14108 and indeavoured by holiness in all manner of conversation to shew forth the grace of God bestowed on him, not to have been received in vain. and endeavoured by holiness in all manner of Conversation to show forth the grace of God bestowed on him, not to have been received in vain. cc vvd p-acp n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi av dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp pno31, xx pc-acp vhi vbn vvn p-acp j. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1724 Page 772
14109 3. Lastly a Christian is concerned in point of honour. 3. Lastly a Christian is concerned in point of honour. crd ord dt njp vbz vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n1. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1725 Page 772
14110 A true Christian is an honourable Person, born of God, and he is bound to consult his honour, and repute in the World. A true Christian is an honourable Person, born of God, and he is bound to consult his honour, and repute in the World. dt j np1 vbz dt j n1, vvn pp-f np1, cc pns31 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi po31 n1, cc vvi p-acp dt n1. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1725 Page 772
14111 It is the smell of a Christians grace, that giveth him a name and honour, a repute before men? The World taketh no notice of our habits of grace, It is the smell of a Christians grace, that gives him a name and honour, a repute before men? The World Takes no notice of our habits of grace, pn31 vbz dt vvb pp-f dt njpg2 n1, cst vvz pno31 dt n1 cc n1, dt n1 p-acp n2? dt n1 vvz dx n1 pp-f po12 n2 pp-f n1, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1725 Page 773
14112 while they lye dormant in the Soul, but when they shew themselves in our conversations in the exercises of faith, humility, patience, meekness obedience then hath a Christian honour before men. while they lie dormant in the Soul, but when they show themselves in our conversations in the exercises of faith, humility, patience, meekness Obedience then hath a Christian honour before men. cs pns32 vvb j p-acp dt n1, cc-acp c-crq pns32 vvb px32 p-acp po12 n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, n1, n1, n1 n1 av vhz dt njp n1 p-acp n2. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1725 Page 773
14113 Thus you see how a Christian is concerned to have his Spikenard send forth the smell thereof. Thus you see how a Christian is concerned to have his Spikenard send forth the smell thereof. av pn22 vvb c-crq dt njp vbz vvn pc-acp vhi po31 np1 vvi av dt n1 av. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1725 Page 773
14114 Now seeing so much dependeth upon this, that a Christian should keep this glorious. Now seeing so much dependeth upon this, that a Christian should keep this glorious. av vvg av d vvz p-acp d, cst dt njp vmd vvi d j. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1725 Page 773
14115 King sitting at his Table, it followeth that this is of high concernment to every Soul. King sitting At his Table, it follows that this is of high concernment to every Soul. n1 vvg p-acp po31 n1, pn31 vvz cst d vbz pp-f j n1 p-acp d n1 (61) sermon (DIV2) 1725 Page 773
14116 But you will say what can we do toward it, is not the Spirit of Christ free, But you will say what can we do towards it, is not the Spirit of christ free, p-acp pn22 vmb vvi r-crq vmb pns12 vdi p-acp pn31, vbz xx dt n1 pp-f np1 j, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1726 Page 773
14117 as the wind, which bloweth where it listeth? May not the King sit or rise up from his Table when he pleaseth? as the wind, which blows where it lists? May not the King fit or rise up from his Table when he Pleases? c-acp dt n1, r-crq vvz c-crq pn31 vvz? vmb xx dt n1 vvb cc vvi a-acp p-acp po31 n1 c-crq pns31 vvz? (61) sermon (DIV2) 1726 Page 773
14118 I answer, It is true, that our God (as to his manifestative presence with the Souls of his People) governeth himself according to the good pleasure of his will, I answer, It is true, that our God (as to his manifestative presence with the Souls of his People) Governs himself according to the good pleasure of his will, pns11 vvb, pn31 vbz j, cst po12 n1 (c-acp p-acp po31 j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1) vvz px31 vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1727 Page 773
14119 and his own infinite, and unsearchable wisdom: and his own infinite, and unsearchable Wisdom: cc po31 d j, cc j n1: (61) sermon (DIV2) 1727 Page 773
14120 The King oft-times riseth up from his Table when the Soul of his Child is able to give it self no account what distaste he hath taken, The King ofttimes Riseth up from his Table when the Soul of his Child is able to give it self no account what distaste he hath taken, dt n1 av vvz a-acp p-acp po31 n1 c-crq dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi pn31 n1 dx n1 r-crq n1 pns31 vhz vvn, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1727 Page 773
14121 nor what hath made him to go away from it, and not to give out his influence as at other times, nor what hath made him to go away from it, and not to give out his influence as At other times, ccx r-crq vhz vvn pno31 pc-acp vvi av p-acp pn31, cc xx pc-acp vvi av po31 n1 c-acp p-acp j-jn n2, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1727 Page 773
14122 but yet it is as true that at other times, he withdraweth for the punishment of his Peoples sins, either of Omission or Commission, and there are some means to be used in order to the keeping of his presence with us, upon the Omission, but yet it is as true that At other times, he withdraweth for the punishment of his Peoples Sins, either of Omission or Commission, and there Are Some means to be used in order to the keeping of his presence with us, upon the Omission, cc-acp av pn31 vbz a-acp j cst p-acp j-jn n2, pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 ng1 n2, av-d pp-f n1 cc n1, cc pc-acp vbr d n2 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pno12, p-acp dt n1, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1727 Page 773
14123 or neglect of which he withdraweth, and hideth his face, and he ordinarily departech not from the Soul but upon some distast given to him; or neglect of which he withdraweth, and Hideth his face, and he ordinarily departech not from the Soul but upon Some distaste given to him; cc n1 pp-f r-crq pns31 vvz, cc vvz po31 n1, cc pns31 av-j vvb xx p-acp dt n1 cc-acp p-acp d n1 vvn p-acp pno31; (61) sermon (DIV2) 1727 Page 773
14124 I shall therefore conclude this discourse, with a few directions given in order to the keeping ofhis presence with us. I shall Therefore conclude this discourse, with a few directions given in order to the keeping ofhis presence with us. pns11 vmb av vvi d n1, p-acp dt d n2 vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt vvg ng1 n1 p-acp pno12. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1727 Page 773
14125 To keep to the Metaphor here used, there are four or five things, which will make a serious and ingenuous Person make hast from a Table, To keep to the Metaphor Here used, there Are four or five things, which will make a serious and ingenuous Person make haste from a Table, p-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 av vvn, pc-acp vbr crd cc crd n2, r-crq vmb vvi dt j cc j n1 vvi n1 p-acp dt n1, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1727 Page 773
14126 or depart from a place, where he might have made a longer stay, or abode. 1. The frowardness or ill humour of his host, 2. A discerned want of love or attendance, 3. An ill intertainment, 4. The dulness or unpleasantness of the company, 5. A discerned slight or carelesness of his presence. To avoid these, or depart from a place, where he might have made a longer stay, or Abided. 1. The frowardness or ill humour of his host, 2. A discerned want of love or attendance, 3. an ill entertainment, 4. The dullness or unpleasantness of the company, 5. A discerned slight or carelessness of his presence. To avoid these, cc vvi p-acp dt n1, c-crq pns31 vmd vhi vvn dt jc n1, cc n1. crd dt n1 cc j-jn n1 pp-f po31 n1, crd np1 vvd n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, crd dt j-jn n1, crd dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, crd np1 vvd j cc n1 pp-f po31 n1. p-acp vvi d, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1727 Page 773
14127 1. Take heed of grieving his holy Spirit, quenching the motions of it, Rev. 3. 20. Behold I stand at the door and knock, 1. Take heed of grieving his holy Spirit, quenching the motions of it, Rev. 3. 20. Behold I stand At the door and knock, crd vvb n1 pp-f vvg po31 j n1, vvg dt n2 pp-f pn31, n1 crd crd vvb pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1 cc n1, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1728 Page 773
14128 if any man will open, I will come in, and sup with him, and he shall sup with me. if any man will open, I will come in, and sup with him, and he shall sup with me. cs d n1 vmb vvi, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp, cc vvi p-acp pno31, cc pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pno11. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1728 Page 773
14129 O Christs coming in, and supping with the Soul, and allowing the Soul to sup with him, signifies what is here in the Text expressed, by the Kings sitting at his Table. O Christ coming in, and supping with the Soul, and allowing the Soul to sup with him, signifies what is Here in the Text expressed, by the Kings sitting At his Table. fw-fr npg1 vvg p-acp, cc vvg p-acp dt n1, cc vvg dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, vvz r-crq vbz av p-acp dt n1 vvn, p-acp dt n2 vvg p-acp po31 n1. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1728 Page 774
14130 And the Spouses Spikenard, sending forth the smell thereof; now this dependeth upon the Souls opening; And the Spouses Spikenard, sending forth the smell thereof; now this dependeth upon the Souls opening; cc dt n2 np1, vvg av dt n1 av; av d vvz p-acp dt n2 vvg; (61) sermon (DIV2) 1728 Page 774
14131 when Christ stands at the door, and knocketh, he knocketh by the motions of his holy Spirit, the Soul openeth, by its willingness to receive, imbrace and obey such motions; when christ Stands At the door, and knocketh, he knocketh by the motions of his holy Spirit, the Soul Openeth, by its willingness to receive, embrace and obey such motions; c-crq np1 vvz p-acp dt n1, cc vvz, pns31 vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 j n1, dt n1 vvz, p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi, vvi cc vvi d n2; (61) sermon (DIV2) 1728 Page 774
14132 the reason why this great King, riseth up from his Table, is, because when he knocketh the Soul is not obedient to his motions, he pipeth to the Soul, the reason why this great King, Riseth up from his Table, is, Because when he knocketh the Soul is not obedient to his motions, he pipeth to the Soul, dt n1 c-crq d j n1, vvz a-acp p-acp po31 n1, vbz, c-acp c-crq pns31 vvz dt n1 vbz xx j p-acp po31 n2, pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1728 Page 774
14133 and it doth not dance. He mourneth to it and it doth not weep, it doth not answer his motions to it, according to the nature of them, but denyeth, delayeth or disputeth. and it does not dance. He Mourneth to it and it does not weep, it does not answer his motions to it, according to the nature of them, but denyeth, delayeth or disputeth. cc pn31 vdz xx vvi. pns31 vvz p-acp pn31 cc pn31 vdz xx vvi, pn31 vdz xx vvi po31 n2 p-acp pn31, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32, cc-acp vvz, vvz cc vvz. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1728 Page 774
14134 God telleth the presumptuous sinner, Prov. 1. 24. That, Because he hath called and he refused, because he stretcheth out his hand, God Telleth the presumptuous sinner, Curae 1. 24. That, Because he hath called and he refused, Because he Stretcheth out his hand, np1 vvz dt j n1, np1 crd crd cst, c-acp pns31 vhz vvn cc pns31 vvn, c-acp pns31 vvz av po31 n1, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1728 Page 774
14135 and he doth not regard, but he sets at nought all his Counsel, and would none of his reproof, he would laugh at their calamity, and he does not regard, but he sets At nought all his Counsel, and would none of his reproof, he would laugh At their calamity, cc pns31 vdz xx vvi, cc-acp pns31 vvz p-acp pix d po31 n1, cc vmd pi pp-f po31 n1, pns31 vmd vvi p-acp po32 n1, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1728 Page 774
14136 and mock when their fear cometh, &c. As a Child of God cannot be guilty of sinning to such a degree, and mock when their Fear comes, etc. As a Child of God cannot be guilty of sinning to such a degree, cc vvb c-crq po32 n1 vvz, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vmbx vbi j pp-f vvg p-acp d dt n1, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1728 Page 774
14137 as setting at nought all the Lords Counsel, and refusing all his reproof: So he cannot be under such a severe threatning as is there mentioned. as setting At nought all the lords Counsel, and refusing all his reproof: So he cannot be under such a severe threatening as is there mentioned. c-acp vvg p-acp pix d dt n2 vvb, cc vvg d po31 n1: av pns31 vmbx vbi p-acp d dt j vvg a-acp vbz a-acp vvn. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1728 Page 774
14138 But as the Child of God may in some degrees be guilty of such sinning, not hearkening to, But as the Child of God may in Some Degrees be guilty of such sinning, not Harkening to, cc-acp c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb p-acp d n2 vbb j pp-f d vvg, xx vvg p-acp, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1728 Page 774
14139 and obeying all the motions of Gods holy Spirit, not receiving all its reproof; and obeying all the motions of God's holy Spirit, not receiving all its reproof; cc vvg d dt n2 pp-f n2 j n1, xx vvg d po31 n1; (61) sermon (DIV2) 1728 Page 774
14140 So for this he may be punished in his measure, by Gods withdrawings of his manifestative presence, take therefore the Apostles Counsel, Eph. 4. 30. And grieve not the holy Spirit whereby you are sealed unto the day of Redemption. So for this he may be punished in his measure, by God's withdrawings of his manifestative presence, take Therefore the Apostles Counsel, Ephesians 4. 30. And grieve not the holy Spirit whereby you Are sealed unto the day of Redemption. av p-acp d pns31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp po31 n1, p-acp n2 n2-vvg pp-f po31 j n1, vvb av dt n2 vvb, np1 crd crd cc vvb xx dt j n1 c-crq pn22 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1728 Page 774
14141 2. Let this great King want no love, no attendance, no reverence nor obedience, while he sits with you. When Christ was at meat in the house of Simon the leper, Mary brought a box of Spikenard, and poured it on his head, Mar. 14. 3. Christ sits still while the Ointment was poured out, it was not the smell of the Spikenard but the love of her that brought it, which made the room pleasant to him. 2. Let this great King want no love, no attendance, no Reverence nor Obedience, while he sits with you. When christ was At meat in the house of Simon the leper, Marry brought a box of Spikenard, and poured it on his head, Mar. 14. 3. christ sits still while the Ointment was poured out, it was not the smell of the Spikenard but the love of her that brought it, which made the room pleasant to him. crd vvb d j n1 vvb dx n1, dx n1, dx vvi ccx n1, cs pns31 vvz p-acp pn22. c-crq np1 vbds p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 dt n1, uh vvd dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vvd pn31 p-acp po31 n1, np1 crd crd np1 vvz av cs dt n1 vbds vvn av, pn31 vbds xx dt n1 pp-f dt np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31 cst vvd pn31, r-crq vvd dt n1 j p-acp pno31. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1729 Page 774
14142 He stirred not from the Table at Marthas house, so long as Mary sate at his feet and Martha served him. He stirred not from the Table At Martha's house, so long as Marry sat At his feet and Martha served him. pns31 vvd xx p-acp dt n1 p-acp npg1 n1, av av-j c-acp uh vvd p-acp po31 n2 cc np1 vvd pno31. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1729 Page 774
14143 Hear what he saith, Job 14 ▪ 23 If any man love me he will keep my words, Hear what he Says, Job 14 ▪ 23 If any man love me he will keep my words, vvb r-crq pns31 vvz, n1 crd ▪ crd cs d n1 vvb pno11 pns31 vmb vvi po11 n2, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1729 Page 774
14144 and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him. and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our Abided with him. cc po11 n1 vmb vvi pno31, cc pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno31, cc vvb po12 n1 p-acp pno31. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1729 Page 774
14145 Say you to all the powers and faculties of your Souls to all the members of your bodies as the Virgin Mary, said to the Servants at the wedding in Cana of Galilee where Christ was present, Joh. 2. 5. Whatsoever he saith unto you do it. Say you to all the Powers and faculties of your Souls to all the members of your bodies as the Virgae Marry, said to the Servants At the wedding in Cana of Galilee where christ was present, John 2. 5. Whatsoever he Says unto you do it. vvb pn22 p-acp d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po22 n2 p-acp d dt n2 pp-f po22 n2 p-acp dt n1 uh, vvd p-acp dt n2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1 pp-f np1 c-crq np1 vbds j, np1 crd crd r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp pn22 vdb pn31. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1729 Page 775
14146 That is the way to keep him still sitting at his Table in your Soul. 3. Take heed there come nothing to your Table that shall distast him. That is the Way to keep him still sitting At his Table in your Soul. 3. Take heed there come nothing to your Table that shall distaste him. cst vbz dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno31 av vvg p-acp po31 n1 p-acp po22 n1 crd vvb n1 pc-acp vvi pix p-acp po22 n1 cst vmb n1 pno31. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1729 Page 775
14147 Every ill smell of lnsts and corruptions will disturb him; Every ill smell of lnsts and corruptions will disturb him; d j-jn n1 pp-f vvz cc n2 vmb vvi pno31; (61) sermon (DIV2) 1730 Page 775
14148 this made him to hate the Jewish feast days, and not to smell in their Solemn assemblies, Amos 5. 21. If you look into Isaiah 1. 11, 12, 13. Ch. 66. v. 3. Jer. 7. 8, 9, 10. You will see what sins will make him to rise up from his Table: this made him to hate the Jewish feast days, and not to smell in their Solemn assemblies, Amos 5. 21. If you look into Isaiah 1. 11, 12, 13. Christ 66. v. 3. Jer. 7. 8, 9, 10. You will see what Sins will make him to rise up from his Table: d vvd pno31 pc-acp vvi dt jp vvb n2, cc xx pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 j n2, np1 crd crd cs pn22 vvb p-acp np1 crd crd, crd, crd np1 crd n1 crd np1 crd crd, crd, crd pn22 vmb vvi r-crq n2 vmb vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp po31 n1: (61) sermon (DIV2) 1730 Page 775
14149 All formality, and hypocrisy in your behaviour toward him, all gross, and Scandalous sinnings, &c. When in stead of wine he meets with the poison of Dragons instead of sweet grapes, he meeteth with grapes of gall, and clusters of wormwood, he will not long sit at his Table in that Soul. All formality, and hypocrisy in your behaviour towards him, all gross, and Scandalous sinnings, etc. When in stead of wine he meets with the poison of Dragons instead of sweet grapes, he meeteth with grapes of Gall, and clusters of wormwood, he will not long fit At his Table in that Soul. d n1, cc n1 p-acp po22 n1 p-acp pno31, d j, cc j n2, av c-crq p-acp n1 pp-f n1 pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f ng1 av pp-f j n2, pns31 vvz p-acp n2 pp-f n1, cc n2 pp-f n1, pns31 vmb xx av-j vvi p-acp po31 n1 p-acp d n1 (61) sermon (DIV2) 1730 Page 775
14150 4. Not only the apparent badness, and rudeness, but the dulness, and unpleasantness of a company, makes an ingenuous man rise up from his Table. 4. Not only the apparent badness, and rudeness, but the dullness, and unpleasantness of a company, makes an ingenuous man rise up from his Table. crd xx av-j dt j n1, cc n1, p-acp dt n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1, vvz dt j n1 vvb a-acp p-acp po31 n1. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1731 Page 775
14151 Take heed of heaviness, and dulness, inactivity, and want of delight in your communion with God. Take heed of heaviness, and dullness, inactivity, and want of delight in your communion with God. vvb n1 pp-f n1, cc n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po22 n1 p-acp np1. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1731 Page 775
14152 5. Lastly, As a discerned carelesness, and slighting of a friends Company, makes the stay of an ingenuous Person with his friend, much shorter, 5. Lastly, As a discerned carelessness, and slighting of a Friends Company, makes the stay of an ingenuous Person with his friend, much shorter, crd ord, p-acp dt vvn n1, cc vvg pp-f dt ng1 n1, vvz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp po31 n1, av-d jc, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1732 Page 775
14153 then it otherwise would have been: then it otherwise would have been: cs pn31 av vmd vhi vbn: (61) sermon (DIV2) 1732 Page 775
14154 So any careless slighty behaviour toward this great King, may make his stay, and abode with your Souls, in the sensible manifestations of his love, much shorter then it otherwise might have been. So any careless slighty behaviour towards this great King, may make his stay, and Abided with your Souls, in the sensible manifestations of his love, much shorter then it otherwise might have been. av d j j n1 p-acp d j n1, vmb vvi po31 n1, cc vvd p-acp po22 n2, p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po31 n1, av-d jc cs pn31 av vmd vhi vbn. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1732 Page 775
14155 He will be a welcome guest where-ever he abideth; He will be a welcome guest wherever he Abideth; pns31 vmb vbi dt j-jn n1 j pns31 vvz; (61) sermon (DIV2) 1732 Page 775
14156 on the other side, he doth not easily rise up, or depart from a Table where the Soul inlargeth it self in testifying the gratefulness of his presence to it, by offering him all the entertainment it can afford him, giving up of it self to him, daily importuning him not to leave him. on the other side, he does not Easily rise up, or depart from a Table where the Soul enlargeth it self in testifying the gratefulness of his presence to it, by offering him all the entertainment it can afford him, giving up of it self to him, daily importuning him not to leave him. p-acp dt j-jn n1, pns31 vdz xx av-j vvi a-acp, cc vvi p-acp dt n1 c-crq dt n1 vvz pn31 n1 p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pn31, p-acp vvg pno31 d dt n1 pn31 vmb vvi pno31, vvg a-acp pp-f pn31 n1 p-acp pno31, av-j vvg pno31 xx pc-acp vvi pno31. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1732 Page 775
14157 Thus you shall find our Spouse doing, Cant. 3. 4. — I found him whom my Soul loveth, I held him, Thus you shall find our Spouse doing, Cant 3. 4. — I found him whom my Soul loves, I held him, av pn22 vmb vvi po12 n1 vdg, np1 crd crd — pns11 vvd pno31 r-crq po11 n1 vvz, pns11 vvd pno31, (61) sermon (DIV2) 1732 Page 775
14158 and would not let him go, untill I had brought him into my Mothers house, and into the Chamber of her that conceived me. and would not let him go, until I had brought him into my Mother's house, and into the Chamber of her that conceived me. cc vmd xx vvi pno31 vvi, c-acp pns11 vhd vvn pno31 p-acp po11 ng1 n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31 cst vvd pno11. (61) sermon (DIV2) 1732 Page 775
14159 Sermon LIII. Canticles 1. 12. A bundle of Myrrh is my Beloved unto me, he shall lie all night betwixt my Breasts. Sermon LIII. Canticles 1. 12. A bundle of Myrrh is my beloved unto me, he shall lie all night betwixt my Breasts. n1 crd. n2 crd crd dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz po11 j-vvn p-acp pno11, pns31 vmb vvi d n1 p-acp po11 n2. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1732 Page 776
14160 YOU may by the Language spoken, understand who it is that speaks, it is the Spouse, YOU may by the Language spoken, understand who it is that speaks, it is the Spouse, pn22 vmb p-acp dt n1 vvn, vvb r-crq pn31 vbz cst vvz, pn31 vbz dt n1, (62) sermon (DIV2) 1733 Page 776
14162 She hath already exprest her grateful sense of her beloveds presence with her, and the advantage she had by it, her graces cast a precious savour. She hath already expressed her grateful sense of her beloveds presence with her, and the advantage she had by it, her graces cast a precious savour. pns31 vhz av vvn po31 j n1 pp-f pno31 ng1-vvn n1 p-acp pno31, cc dt n1 pns31 vhd p-acp pn31, po31 n2 vvd dt j n1. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1733 Page 776
14163 By the advantage of his company, and influence. By the advantage of his company, and influence. p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc n1. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1733 Page 776
14164 She goes on still in the Language of one that loveth, under further Metaphors expressing her sense of her Saviours company. She Goes on still in the Language of one that loves, under further Metaphors expressing her sense of her Saviors company. pns31 vvz a-acp av p-acp dt n1 pp-f pi cst vvz, p-acp jc n2 vvg po31 n1 pp-f po31 ng1 n1. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1733 Page 776
14165 And she doth it in the Text, 1. By an elegant Metaphor; comparing her beloved to a bundle of Myrrh. And she does it in the Text, 1. By an elegant Metaphor; comparing her Beloved to a bundle of Myrrh. cc pns31 vdz pn31 p-acp dt n1, crd p-acp dt j n1; vvg po31 j-vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1733 Page 776
14166 2. By an affectionatt resolution, to give up her self to him for an intertaintment; He shall stay, or he shall lodge all night betwixt my breasts. 2. By an affectionatt resolution, to give up her self to him for an intertaintment; He shall stay, or he shall lodge all night betwixt my breasts. crd p-acp dt j n1, pc-acp vvi a-acp po31 n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1; pns31 vmb vvi, cc pns31 vmb vvi d n1 p-acp po11 n2. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1735 Page 776
14167 I find Interpreters exceedingly well agreed in the rendring of the Heb. words, according to their several Languages. I find Interpreters exceedingly well agreed in the rendering of the Hebrew words, according to their several Languages. pns11 vvb n2 av-vvg av vvn p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt np1 n2, vvg p-acp po32 j n2. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1736 Page 776
14168 Only, Montanus, Pagnine and some others translate the verb, He shall stay, not, he shall lodge all night (as we do) the word will bear both: Only, Montanus, Pagnine and Some Others translate the verb, He shall stay, not, he shall lodge all night (as we do) the word will bear both: j, np1, j cc d n2-jn vvb dt n1, pns31 vmb vvi, xx, pns31 vmb vvi d n1 (c-acp pns12 vdb) dt n1 vmb vvi d: (62) sermon (DIV2) 1736 Page 776
14169 Let me therefore shortly run over the words. My beloved. Let me Therefore shortly run over the words. My Beloved. vvb pno11 av av-j vvn p-acp dt n2. po11 j-vvn. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1736 Page 776
14170 ] NONLATINALPHABET The Septuagint and Arabick [ my Nephew ] the difference is slighty, for it was usual in those Countries, ] The septuagint and Arabic [ my Nephew ] the difference is slighty, for it was usual in those Countries, ] dt n1 cc jp [ po11 n1 ] dt n1 vbz j, c-acp pn31 vbds j p-acp d n2, (62) sermon (DIV2) 1737 Page 776
14171 for Lovers to call each other by names of relation (as it is not wholly out of use with us.) So in this Song, chap. 8. 1 ch. 4 9. The Heb. word in Scripture signifies 3 things. 1. In the first and proper signification, it signifies a friend, a beloved, an Ʋncle or Aunt, Lev. 10. 4. the Ʋncle of Aaron, Esth. 2. 5. The Ʋncle of Mordecai; and elsewhere it is used to express a friend or beloved, not less then 30 times in this Song, for Lovers to call each other by names of Relation (as it is not wholly out of use with us.) So in this Song, chap. 8. 1 changed. 4 9. The Hebrew word in Scripture signifies 3 things. 1. In the First and proper signification, it signifies a friend, a Beloved, an Ʋncle or Aunt, Lev. 10. 4. the Ʋncle of Aaron, Esth. 2. 5. The Ʋncle of Mordecai; and elsewhere it is used to express a friend or Beloved, not less then 30 times in this Song, c-acp n2 pc-acp vvi d n-jn p-acp n2 pp-f n1 (c-acp pn31 vbz xx av-jn av pp-f n1 p-acp pno12.) av p-acp d n1, n1 crd crd vvn. crd crd dt np1 n1 p-acp n1 vvz crd n2. crd p-acp dt ord cc j n1, pn31 vvz dt n1, dt j-vvn, dt n1 cc n1, np1 crd crd dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd crd dt n1 pp-f np1; cc av pn31 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc vvn, xx av-dc cs crd n2 p-acp d n1, (62) sermon (DIV2) 1737 Page 776
14172 so also Isa. 5. 1. and often to fignify Love it self as in the 2d v. Of this Chap and elsewhere, it doth also in Scripture signify a Caldron and a Mandrake. But those significations cannot be proper here. so also Isaiah 5. 1. and often to fignify Love it self as in the 2d v. Of this Chap and elsewhere, it does also in Scripture signify a Caldron and a Mandrake. But those significations cannot be proper Here. av av np1 crd crd cc av pc-acp vvi vvi pn31 n1 c-acp p-acp dt crd n1 pp-f d n1 cc av, pn31 vdz av p-acp n1 vvi dt n1 cc dt n1. p-acp d n2 vmbx vbi j av. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1737 Page 777
14173 Whether therefore we translate it, My Beloved, or My Friend, or my Nephew or Kinsman, the sense is still the same. Whither Therefore we translate it, My beloved, or My Friend, or my Nephew or Kinsman, the sense is still the same. cs av pns12 vvb pn31, po11 j-vvn, cc po11 n1, cc po11 n1 cc n1, dt n1 vbz av dt d. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1737 Page 777
14174 For My Beloved, is that which is understood: For My beloved, is that which is understood: p-acp po11 j-vvn, vbz d r-crq vbz vvn: (62) sermon (DIV2) 1737 Page 777
14175 [ Is a bundle of Myrrh ] NONLATINALPHABET Upon a survey of the several Texts of Scripture, which make mention of Myrrh, and the use of it, [ Is a bundle of Myrrh ] Upon a survey of the several Texts of Scripture, which make mention of Myrrh, and the use of it, [ vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 ] p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n2 pp-f n1, r-crq vvb n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f pn31, (62) sermon (DIV2) 1737 Page 777
14176 and a consideration of what learned men say of it, I do not think it easy to determine what it was; and a consideration of what learned men say of it, I do not think it easy to determine what it was; cc dt n1 pp-f r-crq j n2 vvb pp-f pn31, pns11 vdb xx vvi pn31 j pc-acp vvi r-crq pn31 vbds; (62) sermon (DIV2) 1737 Page 777
14177 If I mistake not, the Scripture makes mention of Myrrh under a threefold Notion. If I mistake not, the Scripture makes mention of Myrrh under a threefold Notion. cs pns11 vvb xx, dt n1 vvz n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j n1. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1737 Page 777
14178 1. Ʋnder the Notion of a Plant. So in the fourth chap. of this Song, v. 14. Thy plants are — Myrrh and Aloes, and Pliny tells us of such a Plant, that groweth in Arabia both wild and in Orchards about five Cubits high, 1. Ʋnder the Notion of a Plant. So in the fourth chap. of this Song, v. 14. Thy plants Are — Myrrh and Aloes, and pliny tells us of such a Plant, that grows in Arabia both wild and in Orchards about five Cubits high, crd vvb dt n1 pp-f dt np1 av p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f d n1, n1 crd po21 n2 vbr — n1 cc n2, cc np1 vvz pno12 pp-f d dt n1, cst vvz p-acp np1 d j cc p-acp n2 p-acp crd n2 j, (62) sermon (DIV2) 1738 Page 777
14180 2. Under the notion of a Spice, or dry perfume, Prov. 7. 17. I have perfumed my bed with Myrrh. 2. Under the notion of a Spice, or dry perfume, Curae 7. 17. I have perfumed my Bed with Myrrh. crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc j n1, np1 crd crd pns11 vhb vvn po11 n1 p-acp n1. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1739 Page 777
14181 It is reckoned amongst the principal Spices for the holy anointing Oil, Exod. 30. 23. Thy garments smell of Myrrh. It is reckoned among the principal Spices for the holy anointing Oil, Exod 30. 23. Thy garments smell of Myrrh. pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt j-jn n2 p-acp dt j vvg n1, np1 crd crd po21 n2 vvb pp-f n1. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1739 Page 777
14182 Psal. 45. So also, Gen. 37. 25. Gen. 43. 11. Though indeed the word there used be NONLATINALPHABET not NONLATINALPHABET. Psalm 45. So also, Gen. 37. 25. Gen. 43. 11. Though indeed the word there used be not. np1 crd av av, np1 crd crd np1 crd crd cs av dt n1 a-acp vmb vbi xx. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1739 Page 777
14183 3. Under the Notion of an Oil or Gum, or wet Perfume, Cant. 5. 5. My hands dropped with Myrrh. 3. Under the Notion of an Oil or Gum, or wet Perfume, Cant 5. 5. My hands dropped with Myrrh. crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1, cc j n1, np1 crd crd po11 n2 vvn p-acp n1. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1740 Page 777
14184 v. 13. His lips like Lillies dropping sweet smelling Myrrh; Esth. 2. 12. It was one of the Oils with which the Virgins were perfumed. v. 13. His lips like Lilies dropping sweet smelling Myrrh; Esth. 2. 12. It was one of the Oils with which the Virgins were perfumed. n1 crd po31 n2 av-j n2 vvg j j-vvg n1; np1 crd crd pn31 vbds pi pp-f dt n2 p-acp r-crq dt n2 vbdr vvn. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1740 Page 777
14185 There are two other Texts in the Old Testament, where there is mention of Myrrh. Which may indifferently be understood of it as a Plant, or Spice, or Gum, or Oil, Cant. 4. 6. You read of the mountain of Myrrh. And Cant. 3. 6. Who is this cometh up — perfumed with Myrrh? In the New Testament you find it mentioned in three Texts. There Are two other Texts in the Old Testament, where there is mention of Myrrh. Which may indifferently be understood of it as a Plant, or Spice, or Gum, or Oil, Cant 4. 6. You read of the mountain of Myrrh. And Cant 3. 6. Who is this comes up — perfumed with Myrrh? In the New Testament you find it mentioned in three Texts. pc-acp vbr crd j-jn n2 p-acp dt j n1, c-crq pc-acp vbz n1 pp-f n1. r-crq vmb av-j vbi vvn pp-f pn31 p-acp dt vvb, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1, np1 crd crd pn22 vvb pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1. cc np1 crd crd q-crq vbz d vvz p-acp — vvn p-acp n1? p-acp dt j n1 pn22 vvb pn31 vvn p-acp crd n2. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1740 Page 777
14186 Mat. 2. 11. Where the three wise men offered to Christ Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh. So, Mar. 15. 23. Joh. 19. 39. Where you read of Myrrh used in the burial of our Saviour. Mathew 2. 11. Where the three wise men offered to christ Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh. So, Mar. 15. 23. John 19. 39. Where you read of Myrrh used in the burial of our Saviour. np1 crd crd c-crq dt crd j n2 vvn p-acp np1 n1, n1 cc n1. av, np1 crd crd np1 crd crd c-crq pn22 vvb pp-f n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1740 Page 777
14187 I am not hard to believe, that Myrrh is nothing else then a Plant which might bear, the Spice as a fruit. I am not hard to believe, that Myrrh is nothing Else then a Plant which might bear, the Spice as a fruit. pns11 vbm xx j pc-acp vvi, cst n1 vbz pix av av dt n1 r-crq vmd vvi, dt n1 p-acp dt n1. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1740 Page 777
14188 And whose Gum was that Oil of Myrrh or liquid Myrrh which we read of, to which purpose Pliny tells us that they were wont to slit the rind of it at certain times of the year, And whose Gum was that Oil of Myrrh or liquid Myrrh which we read of, to which purpose pliny tells us that they were wont to slit the rind of it At certain times of the year, cc rg-crq n1 vbds d n1 pp-f n1 cc j-jn n1 r-crq pns12 vvb pp-f, p-acp r-crq n1 np1 vvz pno12 cst pns32 vbdr j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp j n2 pp-f dt n1, (62) sermon (DIV2) 1740 Page 777
14189 and from those slits dropped that which the Greks called NONLATINALPHABET doubtless both the plant, and fruit and Gum, were all exceedingly sweet; upon which account the Spouse here compareth Christ to Myrrh. Grotius says the plant was good for little but for the smell, and only grew in Arabia; but Pliny reckons many other Physical qualities it had. and from those slits dropped that which the Greeks called doubtless both the plant, and fruit and Gum, were all exceedingly sweet; upon which account the Spouse Here compareth christ to Myrrh. Grotius Says the plant was good for little but for the smell, and only grew in Arabia; but pliny reckons many other Physical qualities it had. cc p-acp d n2 vvd d r-crq dt np1 vvd av-j d dt n1, cc n1 cc n1, vbdr d av-vvg j; p-acp r-crq n1 dt n1 av vvz np1 p-acp n1. np1 vvz dt n1 vbds j p-acp j p-acp p-acp dt vvb, cc av-j vvd p-acp np1; p-acp np1 vvz d j-jn j n2 pn31 vhd. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1740 Page 778
14190 Nierembergius observes that it grows no where but in very Southern Countries. It is granted on all hands that it was a great Enemy to putrefaction which was the cause that the Jews (who some think learned it from the Egyptians) used it to embalm their dead bodies. nierembergius observes that it grows no where but in very Southern Countries. It is granted on all hands that it was a great Enemy to putrefaction which was the cause that the jews (who Some think learned it from the egyptians) used it to embalm their dead bodies. np1 vvz cst pn31 vvz dx c-crq cc-acp p-acp j j n2. pn31 vbz vvn p-acp d n2 cst pn31 vbds dt j n1 p-acp n1 r-crq vbds dt n1 cst dt np2 (r-crq d vvb j pn31 p-acp dt np1) vvd pn31 pc-acp vvi po32 j n2. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1740 Page 778
14191 Certain it is it was an exceeding precious commodity, for Jacob calls it one of the best things of the land. Certain it is it was an exceeding precious commodity, for Jacob calls it one of the best things of the land. j pn31 vbz pn31 vbds dt j-vvg j n1, c-acp np1 vvz pn31 crd pp-f dt js n2 pp-f dt n1. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1740 Page 778
14192 And it was one of the 3 Choice things which the wisemen coming from the East brought with them for a present to him whom they looked upon as the King of the Jews. Those four things we have learned by this discourse of Myrrh. 1. That it was exceeding sweet. And it was one of the 3 Choice things which the Wise men coming from the East brought with them for a present to him whom they looked upon as the King of the jews. Those four things we have learned by this discourse of Myrrh. 1. That it was exceeding sweet. cc pn31 vbds pi pp-f dt crd j n2 r-crq dt n2 vvg p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt j p-acp pno31 ro-crq pns32 vvd p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt np2. d crd n2 pns12 vhb vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f n1. crd cst pn31 vbds vvg j. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1740 Page 778
14193 2. That it was a great preservative against putresaction. 3. That it was very medicinal. 4. That it was exceeding pretious. 2. That it was a great preservative against putrefaction. 3. That it was very medicinal. 4. That it was exceeding precious. crd cst pn31 vbds dt j n1 p-acp n1. crd cst pn31 vbds av j. crd cst pn31 vbds vvg j. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1740 Page 778
14194 But the Spouse compares her beloved here, not to Myrrh only but to a bundle of Myrrh, NONLATINALPHABET Some question whether it were not properly translated a box of Myrrh, supposing the Myrrh a Gum, But the Spouse compares her Beloved Here, not to Myrrh only but to a bundle of Myrrh, some question whither it were not properly translated a box of Myrrh, supposing the Myrrh a Gum, p-acp dt n1 vvz pno31 vvn av, xx p-acp n1 av-j p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, d n1 cs pn31 vbdr xx av-j vvn dt n1 pp-f n1, vvg dt n1 dt n1, (62) sermon (DIV2) 1740 Page 778
14195 or a bag of Myrrh; Supposing it a spice. Others think a bundle or posy is well enough, understanding it of the herb. or a bag of Myrrh; Supposing it a spice. Others think a bundle or posy is well enough, understanding it of the herb. cc dt n1 pp-f n1; vvg pn31 dt n1. ng2-jn vvb dt n1 cc n1 vbz av av-d, vvg pn31 pp-f dt n1. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1740 Page 778
14196 The truth is any of them all is well enough. The truth is any of them all is well enough. dt n1 vbz d pp-f pno32 av-d vbz av av-d. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1740 Page 778
14197 The word comes from the Heb. verb NONLATINALPHABET which signifies to bind, and it properly signifies, any heap or quantity of things, that are or may be bound up: The word comes from the Hebrew verb which signifies to bind, and it properly signifies, any heap or quantity of things, that Are or may be bound up: dt n1 vvz p-acp dt np1 n1 r-crq vvz pc-acp vvi, cc pn31 av-j vvz, d n1 cc n1 pp-f n2, cst vbr cc vmb vbi vvn a-acp: (62) sermon (DIV2) 1740 Page 778
14198 It is translated a bag, Hag. 1. 6. Job. 13. 17. a bundle; you read of the bundle of lives, 1 Sam. 25. 29. A bundle of money, Gen. 42. 35. Gen. 40. 35. Once in Scripture it is translated a stone, 2 Sam 17. 35. But it is to be meant of an heap of stones, and once Corn, Amos 9. 9. But meant of an heap of Corn. It is translated a bag, Hag. 1. 6. Job. 13. 17. a bundle; you read of the bundle of lives, 1 Sam. 25. 29. A bundle of money, Gen. 42. 35. Gen. 40. 35. Once in Scripture it is translated a stone, 2 Same 17. 35. But it is to be meant of an heap of stones, and once Corn, Amos 9. 9. But meant of an heap of Corn. pn31 vbz vvn dt n1, np1 crd crd np1. crd crd dt n1; pn22 vvb pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2, crd np1 crd crd dt n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd crd np1 crd crd a-acp p-acp n1 pn31 vbz vvn dt n1, crd d crd crd p-acp pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2, cc a-acp n1, np1 crd crd p-acp vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1740 Page 778
14199 Christ is compared to a bundle of Myrrh. 1. A bundle of Myrrh is more sweet then a single drop, or grain; christ is compared to a bundle of Myrrh. 1. A bundle of Myrrh is more sweet then a single drop, or grain; np1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. crd dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz av-dc j cs dt j n1, cc n1; (62) sermon (DIV2) 1740 Page 778
14200 Christ is an heap of sweets. 2. Men tye up things in bundles or boxes, for their better preservation: christ is an heap of sweets. 2. Men tie up things in bundles or boxes, for their better preservation: np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n2-j. crd n2 vvb a-acp n2 p-acp n2 cc n2, p-acp po32 jc n1: (62) sermon (DIV2) 1740 Page 778
14201 Christ saith the Spouse is a bundle of Myrrh, intimating that she would be very careful to preserve the sweet influences of grace. But of this more anon. It follows NONLATINALPHABET ]. To me: christ Says the Spouse is a bundle of Myrrh, intimating that she would be very careful to preserve the sweet influences of grace. But of this more anon. It follows ]. To me: np1 vvz dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, vvg cst pns31 vmd vbi av j pc-acp vvi dt j n2 pp-f n1. p-acp pp-f d dc av. pn31 vvz ]. p-acp pno11: (62) sermon (DIV2) 1740 Page 778
14202 I do not think this particle is redundant, but exclusive. Others have no value for my Beloved; I do not think this particle is redundant, but exclusive. Others have no valve for my beloved; pns11 vdb xx vvi d n1 vbz j, cc-acp j. ng2-jn vhb dx n1 p-acp po11 np1; (62) sermon (DIV2) 1740 Page 778
14203 they have no sense of his sweetness: they have no sense of his sweetness: pns32 vhb dx n1 pp-f po31 n1: (62) sermon (DIV2) 1740 Page 778
14204 But to me Christ is infinitely sweet, a bundle of sweets, NONLATINALPHABET ] he shall lie all night, or, he he shall stay. But to me christ is infinitely sweet, a bundle of sweets, ] he shall lie all night, or, he he shall stay. cc-acp p-acp pno11 np1 vbz av-j j, dt n1 pp-f n2-j, ] pns31 vmb vvi d n1, cc, pns31 pns31 vmb vvi. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1740 Page 778
14205 The word in the Heb. signifies two things; 1. Either to stay, and lodge, and spend nights in a place: The word in the Hebrew signifies two things; 1. Either to stay, and lodge, and spend nights in a place: dt n1 p-acp dt np1 vvz crd n2; crd av-d pc-acp vvi, cc vvi, cc vvi n2 p-acp dt n1: (62) sermon (DIV2) 1740 Page 778
14206 Or, 2. To murmur, and clamour, and make a noise; so 'tis used, Exod. 15. 25. The former must be the sense here; Or, 2. To murmur, and clamour, and make a noise; so it's used, Exod 15. 25. The former must be the sense Here; cc, crd p-acp n1, cc n1, cc vvi dt n1; av pn31|vbz vvn, np1 crd crd dt j vmb vbi dt n1 av; (62) sermon (DIV2) 1740 Page 779
14207 and it is not material whether we translate it (as in our Translation) he shall lodge all night, as it is often used in Scripture, Gen. 19. 2, &c. or he shall stay, as others chuse to read it. NONLATINALPHABET ] Between my Breasts; this term hath no difficulty. and it is not material whither we translate it (as in our translation) he shall lodge all night, as it is often used in Scripture, Gen. 19. 2, etc. or he shall stay, as Others choose to read it. ] Between my Breasts; this term hath no difficulty. cc pn31 vbz xx j-jn c-crq pns12 vvb pn31 (c-acp p-acp po12 n1) pns31 vmb vvi d n1, c-acp pn31 vbz av vvn p-acp n1, np1 crd crd, av cc pns31 vmb vvi, p-acp n2-jn vvb pc-acp vvi pn31. ] p-acp po11 n2; d n1 vhz dx n1. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1740 Page 779
14208 The Metaphor is either drawn from Lovers, which delight to lodge in each others Arms, The Metaphor is either drawn from Lovers, which delight to lodge in each Others Arms, dt n1 vbz av-d vvn p-acp n2, r-crq n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2-jn n2, (62) sermon (DIV2) 1741 Page 779
14228 Here she calleth him NONLATINALPHABET My beloved. I will only note to you two or three things about this term which learned Interpteters have observed before me. Here she calls him My Beloved. I will only note to you two or three things about this term which learned Interpteters have observed before me. av pns31 vvz pno31 po11 j-vvn. pns11 vmb av-j vvi p-acp pn22 crd cc crd n2 p-acp d n1 r-crq j n2 vhb vvn p-acp pno11. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1749 Page 780
14209 or else (as our own Annotations) from Mothers, giving suck to their Infants, who use to give them their Breasts, and to lodge them betwixt their Breasts; or from Women who use to wear Posies, or Else (as our own Annotations) from Mother's, giving suck to their Infants, who use to give them their Breasts, and to lodge them betwixt their Breasts; or from Women who use to wear Posies, cc av (p-acp po12 d n2) p-acp ng1, vvg n1 p-acp po32 n2, r-crq vvb pc-acp vvi pno32 po32 n2, cc pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n2; cc p-acp n2 r-crq vvb pc-acp vvi n2, (62) sermon (DIV2) 1741 Page 779
14210 and sweet smelling things upon, or betwixt their Breasts; and sweet smelling things upon, or betwixt their Breasts; cc j j-vvg n2 p-acp, cc p-acp po32 n2; (62) sermon (DIV2) 1741 Page 779
14211 for the words [ all night ] are not in the Heb. but put in by our Interpreters. for the words [ all night ] Are not in the Hebrew but put in by our Interpreters. p-acp dt n2 [ d n1 ] vbr xx p-acp dt np1 p-acp vvi p-acp p-acp po12 n2. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1741 Page 779
14212 The meaning is, Christ shall have of me what he pleaseth. The meaning is, christ shall have of me what he Pleases. dt n1 vbz, np1 vmb vhi pp-f pno11 r-crq pns31 vvz. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1741 Page 779
14213 I will do what I can to get him to stay, and make his abode with me. I will do what I can to get him to stay, and make his Abided with me. pns11 vmb vdi r-crq pns11 vmb pc-acp vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi, cc vvi po31 n1 p-acp pno11. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1741 Page 779
14214 Some lay some stress upon the term night, as if her sense should be in the time of persecution, I will keep my communion with the Lord Jesus Christ close. some lay Some stress upon the term night, as if her sense should be in the time of persecution, I will keep my communion with the Lord jesus christ close. d vvd d n1 p-acp dt n1 n1, c-acp cs po31 n1 vmd vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1 p-acp dt n1 np1 np1 av-j. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1741 Page 779
14215 But in regard the word NONLATINALPHABET doth not necessarily import the abode of a night only but a stay for some time, I cannot lay any stress upon it. But in regard the word does not necessarily import the Abided of a night only but a stay for Some time, I cannot lay any stress upon it. p-acp p-acp n1 dt n1 vdz xx av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av-j p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n1, pns11 vmbx vvi d n1 p-acp pn31. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1741 Page 779
14216 Some by the breasts, understand the heart. Whose place is under the left breast. some by the breasts, understand the heart. Whose place is under the left breast. d p-acp dt n2, vvb dt n1. rg-crq n1 vbz p-acp dt j n1. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1741 Page 779
14217 The Hebrews understand by the Spouses breasts, the two bars of the Ark, or the 2 Cherubims. Others, the 2 Testaments. But in Mammis amoris signum. There is nothing else meant then that the Spouse would entertain her beloved, with the most cordial, affectionate expressions and demonstrations of Love, that she might keep him the longer with her. Mercer observes. The Hebrews understand by the Spouses breasts, the two bars of the Ark, or the 2 Cherubims. Others, the 2 Testaments. But in Mammis amoris signum. There is nothing Else meant then that the Spouse would entertain her Beloved, with the most cordial, affectionate expressions and demonstrations of Love, that she might keep him the longer with her. Mercer observes. dt np1 vvb p-acp dt n2 n2, dt crd n2 pp-f dt n1, cc dt crd vvz. n2-jn, dt crd n2. p-acp p-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la. pc-acp vbz pix av vvd av cst dt n1 vmd vvi po31 j-vvn, p-acp dt av-ds j, j n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi pno31 dt av-jc p-acp pno31. n1 vvz. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1741 Page 779
14218 That the Spouse had before commended her Spikenard for a sweet smell, but she here riseth up higher: That the Spouse had before commended her Spikenard for a sweet smell, but she Here Riseth up higher: cst dt n1 vhd a-acp vvn po31 np1 p-acp dt j n1, p-acp pns31 av vvz p-acp jc: (62) sermon (DIV2) 1742 Page 779
14219 Though saith she my grace be sweet, yet my Christ is more sweet, for he is as a bundle of Myrrh, &c. You have by the Apostle Peter a succinct, Though Says she my grace be sweet, yet my christ is more sweet, for he is as a bundle of Myrrh, etc. You have by the Apostle Peter a succinct, cs vvz pns31 po11 n1 vbb j, av po11 np1 vbz av-dc j, c-acp pns31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, av pn22 vhb p-acp dt n1 np1 dt n1, (62) sermon (DIV2) 1742 Page 779
14220 and plain exposition of this Text — To you therefore who believe he is precious. The Propositions of the Text are plainly these. and plain exposition of this Text — To you Therefore who believe he is precious. The Propositions of the Text Are plainly these. cc j n1 pp-f d n1 — p-acp pn22 av r-crq vvb pns31 vbz j. dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr av-j d. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1742 Page 779
14221 1. Prop. That the Lord Jesus Christ is the Church's and the believing Souls beloved. 2. Prop. That the Lord Jesus Christ is to his Spouse a hundle of Myrrh. 1. Prop. That the Lord jesus christ is the Church's and the believing Souls Beloved. 2. Prop. That the Lord jesus christ is to his Spouse a hundle of Myrrh. crd np1 cst dt n1 np1 np1 vbz dt ng1 cc dt j-vvg n2 vvn. crd np1 cst dt n1 np1 np1 vbz p-acp po31 n1 dt n1 pp-f n1. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1744 Page 779
14222 3. Prop. That the Spouse of Christ will be very covetons that Christ shall abide with her. 3. Prop. That the Spouse of christ will be very covetous that christ shall abide with her. crd np1 cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vbi av j cst np1 vmb vvi p-acp pno31. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1746 Page 779
14223 4. Prop. That in order to Christs abiding with the gracious Soul, it will allow him a Room betwixt its breasts. 4. Prop. That in order to Christ abiding with the gracious Soul, it will allow him a Room betwixt its breasts. crd np1 cst p-acp n1 p-acp npg1 n-vvg p-acp dt j n1, pn31 vmb vvi pno31 dt n1 p-acp po31 n2. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1747 Page 780
14224 1. Prop. That the Lord Jesus Christ is the beloved of the believing Soul. 1. Prop. That the Lord jesus christ is the Beloved of the believing Soul. crd np1 cst dt n1 np1 np1 vbz dt vvn pp-f dt j-vvg n1 (62) sermon (DIV2) 1748 Page 780
14225 I do not intend to dwell upon this Proposition, because I spake to what must be the substance of this discourse, I do not intend to dwell upon this Proposition, Because I spoke to what must be the substance of this discourse, pns11 vdb xx vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1, c-acp pns11 vvd p-acp r-crq vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f d n1, (62) sermon (DIV2) 1749 Page 780
14226 when I opened the 7th verse, where the Spouse had spake the same thing, though by another term. when I opened the 7th verse, where the Spouse had spoke the same thing, though by Another term. c-crq pns11 vvd dt ord n1, c-crq dt n1 vhd vvd dt d n1, cs p-acp j-jn n1. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1749 Page 780
14227 There she called him, O thou whom my Soul loveth. There she called him, Oh thou whom my Soul loves. a-acp pns31 vvd pno31, uh pns21 ro-crq po11 n1 vvz. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1749 Page 780
14229 1. That the same letters in the Heb. make up David. My David. Davids name signifieth beloved, and Christ himself was Davids Antitype. He was the Son of David, Matth. 13. 2. David was a type of Christ. 3. Christ is called David, Hos. 3. 5, &c. 2. As the word it self is a term of Love, so the Affix makes it to be Vox Fidei, the Language of Faith; 1. That the same letters in the Hebrew make up David. My David. Davids name signifies Beloved, and christ himself was Davids Antitype. He was the Son of David, Matthew 13. 2. David was a type of christ. 3. christ is called David, Hos. 3. 5, etc. 2. As the word it self is a term of Love, so the Affix makes it to be Vox Fidei, the Language of Faith; crd cst dt d n2 p-acp dt np1 vvb a-acp np1. po11 np1. np1 n1 vvz vvn, cc np1 px31 vbds npg1 n1. pns31 vbds dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd crd np1 vbds dt n1 pp-f np1. crd np1 vbz vvn np1, np1 crd crd, av crd p-acp dt n1 pn31 n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, av dt vvb vvz pn31 pc-acp vbi fw-la fw-la, dt n1 pp-f n1; (62) sermon (DIV2) 1750 Page 780
14230 My Beloved. The believing Soul fiducially applies Christ, and cries with Thomas, My Lord, My God. My beloved. The believing Soul fiducially Applies christ, and cries with Thomas, My Lord, My God. po11 j-vvn. dt j-vvg n1 av-j vvz np1, cc vvz p-acp np1, po11 n1, po11 np1. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1751 Page 780
14231 The natural man upon the common Illumination of the Gospel, may discern Christ a lovely Object, The natural man upon the Common Illumination of the Gospel, may discern christ a lovely Object, dt j n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, vmb vvi np1 dt j n1, (62) sermon (DIV2) 1751 Page 780
14232 but the Believer only can call him, My Beloved. Faith only gives an Interest in Christ. but the Believer only can call him, My beloved. Faith only gives an Interest in christ. cc-acp dt n1 av-j vmb vvi pno31, po11 j-vvn. n1 av-j vvz dt n1 p-acp np1. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1751 Page 780
14233 3. I noted to you, that the word also signifies a near natural Relation, as that of an Uncle or Aunt, &c. Christ is near akin to the believing Soul; 3. I noted to you, that the word also signifies a near natural Relation, as that of an Uncle or Aunt, etc. christ is near akin to the believing Soul; crd pns11 vvd p-acp pn22, cst dt n1 av vvz dt j j n1, c-acp d pp-f dt n1 cc n1, av np1 vbz av-j j p-acp dt j-vvg n1; (62) sermon (DIV2) 1752 Page 780
14234 he is flesh of their flesh, and bone of their bone; he took flesh, that he might take part with them; he is Flesh of their Flesh, and bone of their bone; he took Flesh, that he might take part with them; pns31 vbz n1 pp-f po32 n1, cc n1 pp-f po32 n1; pns31 vvd n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi n1 p-acp pno32; (62) sermon (DIV2) 1752 Page 780
14235 he loves them as natural Relations, but by nature he is not akin to them; he is the Well-beloved of God; he loves them as natural Relations, but by nature he is not akin to them; he is the Well-beloved of God; pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp j n2, cc-acp p-acp n1 pns31 vbz xx j p-acp pno32; pns31 vbz dt j pp-f np1; (62) sermon (DIV2) 1752 Page 780
14236 they are Children of wrath, but by the Grace of Redemption they are of kin: The Kindred arose from the Marriage of the Divine Nature to the Humane Nature; they Are Children of wrath, but by the Grace of Redemption they Are of kin: The Kindred arose from the Marriage of the Divine Nature to the Humane Nature; pns32 vbr n2 pp-f n1, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pns32 vbr pp-f n1: dt n1 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 p-acp dt j n1; (62) sermon (DIV2) 1752 Page 780
14237 and from their marriage to him in Justification. and from their marriage to him in Justification. cc p-acp po32 n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp n1. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1752 Page 780
14238 Both he that sanctifieth, and they that are sanctified are all one, wherefore he is not ashamed to call them Brethren. Both he that Sanctifieth, and they that Are sanctified Are all one, Wherefore he is not ashamed to call them Brothers. d pns31 cst vvz, cc pns32 cst vbr j-vvn vbr d pi, c-crq pns31 vbz xx j pc-acp vvi pno32 n2. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1752 Page 780
14239 But I shall conclude all I shall say to this Proposition with that of the Apostle; But I shall conclude all I shall say to this Proposition with that of the Apostle; cc-acp pns11 vmb vvi d pns11 vmb vvi p-acp d n1 p-acp d pp-f dt n1; (62) sermon (DIV2) 1752 Page 780
14240 If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha. I proceed to the second. If any man love not the Lord jesus christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha. I proceed to the second. cs d n1 vvb xx dt n1 np1 np1, vvb pno31 vbi n1 np1. pns11 vvb p-acp dt ord. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1752 Page 780
14241 Prop. 2. That the Lord Jesus Christ is to his Spouse a bundle of Myrrh. I shall speak to this Proposition, 1. By Explication of the term, and Confirmation; 2. By Application. Prop. 2. That the Lord jesus christ is to his Spouse a bundle of Myrrh. I shall speak to this Proposition, 1. By Explication of the term, and Confirmation; 2. By Application. np1 crd cst dt n1 np1 np1 vbz p-acp po31 n1 dt n1 pp-f n1. pns11 vmb vvi p-acp d n1, crd p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1, cc n1; crd p-acp n1. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1753 Page 780
14242 Qu. 1. In what sense is Christ to his Spouse a bundle of Myrrh? Qu. 1. In what sense is christ to his Spouse a bundle of Myrrh? n1 crd p-acp r-crq n1 vbz np1 p-acp po31 n1 dt n1 pp-f n1? (62) sermon (DIV2) 1754 Page 780
14243 I noted to you four things concerning Myrrh, and two concerning a bundle of Myrrh: I shall pursue them alittle, I noted to you four things Concerning Myrrh, and two Concerning a bundle of Myrrh: I shall pursue them alittle, pns11 vvd p-acp pn22 crd n2 vvg n1, cc crd vvg dt n1 pp-f n1: pns11 vmb vvi pno32 av, (62) sermon (DIV2) 1755 Page 781
14244 and by them give you the sense of the Proposition. and by them give you the sense of the Proposition. cc p-acp pno32 vvb pn22 dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1755 Page 781
14245 1. I told you Myrrh, true Myrrh, was an exceeding scarce thing, and therefore very precious, and of great value; 1. I told you Myrrh, true Myrrh, was an exceeding scarce thing, and Therefore very precious, and of great valve; crd pns11 vvd pn22 n1, j n1, vbds dt vvg av-j n1, cc av av j, cc pp-f j n1; (62) sermon (DIV2) 1756 Page 781
14246 it grows but in some Countries, few have it, it is the best thing of the Country, a Present for a Prince. I proved this; it grows but in Some Countries, few have it, it is the best thing of the Country, a Present for a Prince. I proved this; pn31 vvz p-acp p-acp d n2, d vhb pn31, pn31 vbz dt js n1 pp-f dt n1, dt j p-acp dt n1. pns11 vvd d; (62) sermon (DIV2) 1756 Page 781
14247 Christ is of great value to a poor Soul; 1. Not easily procured. 2. When procured, of inflnite worth. christ is of great valve to a poor Soul; 1. Not Easily procured. 2. When procured, of inflnite worth. np1 vbz pp-f j n1 p-acp dt j n1; crd xx av-j vvn. crd c-crq vvd, pp-f j n1. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1756 Page 781
14248 He is the Gist of God, and God giveth as a King. No man comes to the Son, but he whom the Father draws. He is the Gist of God, and God gives as a King. No man comes to the Son, but he whom the Father draws. pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, cc np1 vvz p-acp dt n1. dx n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, cc-acp pns31 ro-crq dt n1 vvz. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1756 Page 781
14249 In the Country where Myrrh grew, but few got it. In a Country where Christ is Preached, but few get a portion in him: In the Country where Myrrh grew, but few god it. In a Country where christ is Preached, but few get a portion in him: p-acp dt n1 c-crq n1 vvd, cc-acp d vvd pn31. p-acp dt n1 c-crq np1 vbz vvn, cc-acp d vvb dt n1 p-acp pno31: (62) sermon (DIV2) 1756 Page 781
14250 One of a City, and two of a Tribe God brings to Sion. Judas sate under the Myrrh-tree, and yet got no Myrrh. One of a city, and two of a Tribe God brings to Sion. Judas sat under the Myrrh-tree, and yet god no Myrrh. crd pp-f dt n1, cc crd pp-f dt n1 np1 vvz p-acp np1. np1 vvd p-acp dt n1, cc av vvd dx n1. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1756 Page 781
14251 Many are called, but few are chosen. Many Are called, but few Are chosen. d vbr vvn, cc-acp d vbr vvn. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1756 Page 781
14252 If they did not make their Incision into the Myrrh-tree, and that in a seasonable time of the year too, If they did not make their Incision into the Myrrh-tree, and that in a seasonable time of the year too, cs pns32 vdd xx vvi po32 n1 p-acp dt n1, cc cst p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 av, (62) sermon (DIV2) 1756 Page 781
14253 even the inhabitants of Arabia got no Myrrh. even the inhabitants of Arabia god no Myrrh. av dt n2 pp-f np1 vvd dx n1. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1756 Page 781
14254 Even those that live where Christ is preacht, without laying hold upon him and receiving the drops of his blood, Even those that live where christ is preached, without laying hold upon him and receiving the drops of his blood, j d cst vvi c-crq np1 vbz vvd, p-acp vvg n1 p-acp pno31 cc vvg dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, (62) sermon (DIV2) 1756 Page 781
14255 and that in a seasonable time too, in the acceptable time (as the Holy Ghost terms it) while he may be sound (as the Prophet Isaiah speaketh) they get no part in Christ. and that in a seasonable time too, in the acceptable time (as the Holy Ghost terms it) while he may be found (as the Prophet Isaiah speaks) they get no part in christ. cc cst p-acp dt j n1 av, p-acp dt j n1 (c-acp dt j n1 vvz pn31) n1 pns31 vmb vbi j (c-acp dt n1 np1 vvz) pns32 vvb dx n1 p-acp np1. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1756 Page 781
14256 The foolish Virgins may come when the Door is shut: And our Saviour saith, Many shall seek and shall not enter. The foolish Virgins may come when the Door is shut: And our Saviour Says, Many shall seek and shall not enter. dt j ng1 vmb vvi c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn: cc po12 n1 vvz, d vmb vvi cc vmb xx vvi. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1756 Page 781
14257 2. Myrrh when procured was of high value. Especially a great quantity, a bundle of Myrrh. So is Christ; Witness the Apostle, who counts all things dross, 2. Myrrh when procured was of high valve. Especially a great quantity, a bundle of Myrrh. So is christ; Witness the Apostle, who counts all things dross, crd n1 c-crq vvd vbds pp-f j n1. av-j dt j n1, dt n1 pp-f n1. av vbz np1; vvb dt n1, r-crq vvz d n2 n1, (62) sermon (DIV2) 1756 Page 781
14258 and dung that he may win Christ, who desires to have nothing but Christ, to know nothing but Christ to be nothing but interested in Christ. and dung that he may win christ, who Desires to have nothing but christ, to know nothing but christ to be nothing but interested in christ. cc n1 cst pns31 vmb vvi np1, r-crq vvz pc-acp vhi pix p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi pix cc-acp np1 pc-acp vbi pix p-acp vvn p-acp np1. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1756 Page 781
14259 Nay let the Evidence of the thing witness. Nay let the Evidence of the thing witness. uh-x vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 n1. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1756 Page 781
14260 By his name alone we can be saved, Acts 4. 12. By him we have remission of sins, justification, peace with God, indeed all spiritual blessings, Eph. 1. 3. He is All in all. Thus, you see in the first sense he is a bundle of Myrrh. By his name alone we can be saved, Acts 4. 12. By him we have remission of Sins, justification, peace with God, indeed all spiritual blessings, Ephesians 1. 3. He is All in all. Thus, you see in the First sense he is a bundle of Myrrh. p-acp po31 n1 av-j pns12 vmb vbi vvn, n2 crd crd p-acp pno31 pns12 vhb n1 pp-f n2, n1, n1 p-acp np1, av d j n2, np1 crd crd pns31 vbz av-d p-acp d. av, pn22 vvb p-acp dt ord n1 pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1756 Page 781
14261 2. I told you Myrrh was very medicinal, of this the Scripture speaks nothing, but Dioscorides and Pliny, and other Naturalists, tell us large stories of its usefulness. 2. I told you Myrrh was very medicinal, of this the Scripture speaks nothing, but Dioscorides and pliny, and other Naturalists, tell us large stories of its usefulness. crd pns11 vvd pn22 n1 vbds av j, pp-f d dt n1 vvz pix, cc-acp np1 cc np1, cc j-jn n2, vvb pno12 j n2 pp-f po31 n1. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1757 Page 781
14262 They tell us it is wholesome against insection, helpeth women in travel, cureth consumptions, quickeneth the appetite, &c. I shall not dwell upon this, They tell us it is wholesome against insection, Helpeth women in travel, cureth consumptions, Quickeneth the appetite, etc. I shall not dwell upon this, pns32 vvb pno12 pn31 vbz j p-acp n1, vvz n2 p-acp n1, vvz n2, vvz dt n1, av pns11 vmb xx vvi p-acp d, (62) sermon (DIV2) 1757 Page 781
14263 because I do not think it chiefly intended: Because I do not think it chiefly intended: c-acp pns11 vdb xx vvi pn31 av-jn vvn: (62) sermon (DIV2) 1757 Page 781
14264 But Christ in this sense is to the believing Soul a bundle of Myrrh, healing all the Soul's diseases, Ps. 103. 3. He is that tree, Rev. 22. 2. Whose leaves are for the healing of the Nations. But christ in this sense is to the believing Soul a bundle of Myrrh, healing all the Soul's diseases, Ps. 103. 3. He is that tree, Rev. 22. 2. Whose leaves Are for the healing of the nations. cc-acp np1 p-acp d n1 vbz p-acp dt j-vvg n1 dt n1 pp-f n1, vvg d dt ng1 n2, np1 crd crd pns31 vbz cst n1, n1 crd crd rg-crq n2 vbr p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n2. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1757 Page 782
14299 How sweet is this to the Soul, torturing it self with thoughts for the filthiness of its nature, troubled with humane infirmities, perplexed with thoughts how Christ should be able to save it, &c. This is but one of his actions, How sweet is this to the Soul, torturing it self with thoughts for the filthiness of its nature, troubled with humane infirmities, perplexed with thoughts how christ should be able to save it, etc. This is but one of his actions, q-crq j vbz d p-acp dt n1, vvg pn31 n1 p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, vvn p-acp j n2, vvn p-acp n2 c-crq np1 vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi pn31, av d vbz cc-acp crd pp-f po31 n2, (62) sermon (DIV2) 1761 Page 783
14265 He heal•th the broken in heart, Psal. 147. 3. What he did while he was upon the Earth, by his miraculous power as to mens bodies, Mat. 4. 23. Healing all manner of Sickness, that he doth now in Heaven for the Soul, by his saving efficacy. He heal•th the broken in heart, Psalm 147. 3. What he did while he was upon the Earth, by his miraculous power as to men's bodies, Mathew 4. 23. Healing all manner of Sickness, that he does now in Heaven for the Soul, by his Saving efficacy. pns31 av dt j-vvn p-acp n1, np1 crd crd r-crq pns31 vdd cs pns31 vbds p-acp dt n1, p-acp po31 j n1 a-acp p-acp ng2 n2, np1 crd crd vvg d n1 pp-f n1, cst pns31 vdz av p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp po31 vvg n1. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1757 Page 782
14266 3. Myrrh is (as I told you) a great preservative against putresaction. Which was the cause of their using of it about dead bodies, either putting it into the body (after the Egyptian Method) or outwardly anointing, 3. Myrrh is (as I told you) a great preservative against putrefaction. Which was the cause of their using of it about dead bodies, either putting it into the body (After the Egyptian Method) or outwardly anointing, crd n1 vbz (c-acp pns11 vvd pn22) dt j n1 p-acp n1. r-crq vbds dt n1 pp-f po32 vvg pp-f pn31 p-acp j n2, av-d vvg pn31 p-acp dt n1 (c-acp dt jp n1) cc av-j vvg, (62) sermon (DIV2) 1758 Page 782
14267 or embalming the body with it (after the Jewish Method.) Christ is the same to the Soul where he dwells, he preserveth the Soul against the putrifaction of lusts and corruptions. or embalming the body with it (After the Jewish Method.) christ is the same to the Soul where he dwells, he Preserveth the Soul against the putrefaction of Lustiest and corruptions. cc vvg dt n1 p-acp pn31 (c-acp dt jp n1.) np1 vbz dt d p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns31 vvz, pns31 vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1758 Page 782
14268 The Apostle speaks this, Rom. 6. 3. How shall we that are dead to sin live any longer therein. The Apostle speaks this, Rom. 6. 3. How shall we that Are dead to sin live any longer therein. dt n1 vvz d, np1 crd crd c-crq vmb pns12 d vbr j pc-acp vvi vvi d av-jc av. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1758 Page 782
14269 Where he argues that the Souls Interest in Christ arising from its justification, preserveth the Soul against putrifying lusts, that sin cannot have dominion over it, because it is not under the law, but under grace. Where he argues that the Souls Interest in christ arising from its justification, Preserveth the Soul against Putrifying Lustiest, that since cannot have dominion over it, Because it is not under the law, but under grace. c-crq pns31 vvz cst dt n2 n1 p-acp np1 vvg p-acp po31 n1, vvz dt n1 p-acp vvg n2, cst n1 vmbx vhi n1 p-acp pn31, c-acp pn31 vbz xx p-acp dt n1, cc-acp p-acp n1. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1758 Page 782
14270 But I hasten to the 4th which in the Judgment of Interpreters is chiefly intended here. But I hasten to the 4th which in the Judgement of Interpreters is chiefly intended Here. p-acp pns11 vvb p-acp dt ord r-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 vbz av-jn vvn av. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1758 Page 782
14271 4. Myrrh, whether in the Herb, Spice, or Gum, is exceeding sweet. 4. Myrrh, whither in the Herb, Spice, or Gum, is exceeding sweet. crd n1, cs p-acp dt n1, n1, cc n1, vbz vvg j. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1759 Page 782
14272 Hence you read of beds, and garments persumed with Myrrh: Now the greater quantity there is, the stronger the odour must be: Hence you read of Beds, and garments presumed with Myrrh: Now the greater quantity there is, the Stronger the odour must be: av pn22 vvb pp-f n2, cc n2 vvn p-acp n1: av dt jc n1 pc-acp vbz, dt jc dt n1 vmb vbi: (62) sermon (DIV2) 1759 Page 782
14273 Christ is a heap of sweets, exceeding sweet to the Soul; christ is a heap of sweets, exceeding sweet to the Soul; np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n2-j, vvg j p-acp dt n1; (62) sermon (DIV2) 1759 Page 782
14274 his mouth is most sweet, Cant. 5. 16. his Cheeks are as sweet Flowers, his lips drop sweet smelling Myrrh, Cant. 5. 13. Sweetness to the nostrils is nothing else but a smell that arising from some hidden quality in the thing that emits it, his Mouth is most sweet, Cant 5. 16. his Cheeks Are as sweet Flowers, his lips drop sweet smelling Myrrh, Cant 5. 13. Sweetness to the nostrils is nothing Else but a smell that arising from Some hidden quality in the thing that emits it, po31 n1 vbz av-ds j, np1 crd crd po31 n2 vbr a-acp j n2, po31 n2 vvb j j-vvg n1, np1 crd crd n1 p-acp dt n2 vbz pix av cc-acp dt n1 cst vvg p-acp d j-vvn n1 p-acp dt n1 cst vvz pn31, (62) sermon (DIV2) 1759 Page 782
14275 and conveyed to the nostrils by the air, gratifies that outward sense. There is a sweetness, that is mental too. and conveyed to the nostrils by the air, gratifies that outward sense. There is a sweetness, that is mental too. cc vvn p-acp dt n2 p-acp dt n1, vvz d j n1. pc-acp vbz dt n1, cst vbz j av. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1759 Page 782
14276 A Notion is as sweet to the Scholar, as a perfume is to a Lady, Prov. 13. 19. Desire accomplished is sweet to the Soul. Christs sweetness is mental sweetness, he is sweetness not to the nostrils, A Notion is as sweet to the Scholar, as a perfume is to a Lady, Curae 13. 19. Desire accomplished is sweet to the Soul. Christ sweetness is mental sweetness, he is sweetness not to the nostrils, dt n1 vbz a-acp j p-acp dt n1, c-acp dt n1 vbz p-acp dt n1, np1 crd crd n1 vvn vbz j p-acp dt n1 npg1 n1 vbz j n1, pns31 vbz n1 xx p-acp dt n2, (62) sermon (DIV2) 1759 Page 782
14277 but to the Soul, and so he is a bundle of sweets: Let me unty this bundle of Myrrh a little. but to the Soul, and so he is a bundle of sweets: Let me untie this bundle of Myrrh a little. cc-acp p-acp dt n1, cc av pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n2-j: vvb pno11 vvi d n1 pp-f n1 dt j. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1759 Page 782
14278 And shew you how Christ is sweet: I will open it to you in three things. And show you how christ is sweet: I will open it to you in three things. cc vvb pn22 c-crq np1 vbz j: pns11 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp pn22 p-acp crd n2. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1759 Page 782
14279 1. He is exceeding sweet in his actions as our Redeemer. As to these he is a bundle of Myrrh, there were many of them: 1. He is exceeding sweet in his actions as our Redeemer. As to these he is a bundle of Myrrh, there were many of them: crd pns31 vbz av-vvg j p-acp po31 n2 p-acp po12 n1. c-acp p-acp d pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vbdr d pp-f pno32: (62) sermon (DIV2) 1760 Page 782
14280 His Ʋniting of the Divine nature to the Humane nature, in his Incarnation, his fulfilling the law, his death upon the cross; His resurrection, ascending, sitting at his Fathers right hand, making intercession for us: His Ʋniting of the Divine nature to the Humane nature, in his Incarnation, his fulfilling the law, his death upon the cross; His resurrection, ascending, sitting At his Father's right hand, making Intercession for us: png31 n-vvg pp-f dt j-jn n1 p-acp dt j n1, p-acp po31 n1, po31 vvg dt n1, po31 n1 p-acp dt n1; po31 n1, vvg, vvg p-acp po31 ng1 j-jn n1, vvg n1 p-acp pno12: (62) sermon (DIV2) 1760 Page 782
14281 The Soul smells of all these by Meditation and faith, and the smell is like that of a bundle of Myrrh; shall I shew you how? 1. For his Incarnation, with the manner of it, he united the divine, and humane nature, by an hypostatical union, was conceived by the overshadowing of the Holy Ghost in the womb of a Virgin without the help of man. The Soul smells of all these by Meditation and faith, and the smell is like that of a bundle of Myrrh; shall I show you how? 1. For his Incarnation, with the manner of it, he united the divine, and humane nature, by an hypostatical Union, was conceived by the overshadowing of the Holy Ghost in the womb of a Virgae without the help of man. dt n1 vvz pp-f d d p-acp n1 cc n1, cc dt n1 vbz av-j d pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1; vmb pns11 vvi pn22 c-crq? crd p-acp po31 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, pns31 vvn dt j-jn, cc j n1, p-acp dt j n1, vbds vvn p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1760 Page 783
14282 Mr. Ainsworth and others think this Text, hath a special referenee to this; this is Christ now considered, as wrapt in swadling clothes, and laid in a manger. Mr. Ainsworth and Others think this Text, hath a special referenee to this; this is christ now considered, as wrapped in swaddling clothes, and laid in a manger. n1 np1 cc n2-jn vvb d n1, vhz dt j n1 p-acp d; d vbz np1 av vvn, c-acp vvn p-acp j-vvg n2, cc vvn p-acp dt n1. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1760 Page 783
14283 The Soul smells of this by a firm and stedfast divine faith, believing the thing because God hath said it in his word, The Soul smells of this by a firm and steadfast divine faith, believing the thing Because God hath said it in his word, dt n1 vvz pp-f d p-acp dt j cc j j-jn n1, vvg dt n1 c-acp np1 vhz vvn pn31 p-acp po31 n1, (62) sermon (DIV2) 1760 Page 783
14284 though it cannot see it by the evidence of reason and sense. And the Souls smells of it continually by meditation. And O how sweet it is to a believing Soul! though it cannot see it by the evidence of reason and sense. And the Souls smells of it continually by meditation. And O how sweet it is to a believing Soul! cs pn31 vmbx vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvb cc n1. cc dt n2 vvz pp-f pn31 av-j p-acp n1. cc sy q-crq j pn31 vbz p-acp dt j-vvg n1! (62) sermon (DIV2) 1760 Page 783
14285 Then saith the Soul (first) he that Sanctifieth, and I that am Sanctified are both one. Then Says the Soul (First) he that Sanctifieth, and I that am Sanctified Are both one. av vvz dt n1 (ord) pns31 cst vvz, cc pns11 cst vbm vvn vbr d pi. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1760 Page 783
14286 I see Christ is not ashamed to call me Brother. I see christ is not ashamed to call me Brother. pns11 vvb np1 vbz xx j pc-acp vvi pno11 n1. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1760 Page 783
14287 2. Then faith the Soul, I see I have a merciful high-Priest, that knoweth how to pity a poor piece of flesh, hungring, 2. Then faith the Soul, I see I have a merciful high-Priest, that Knoweth how to pity a poor piece of Flesh, hungering, crd av n1 dt n1, pns11 vvb pns11 vhb dt j n1, cst vvz c-crq pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f n1, j-vvg, (62) sermon (DIV2) 1760 Page 783
14288 and thirsting, and full of infirmities. and thirsting, and full of infirmities. cc vvg, cc j pp-f n2. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1760 Page 783
14289 3. Again here's comfort saith the poor Soul to me, I was born a leper, under the imputed guilt of Adams sin, I was conceived in sin, 3. Again here's Comfort Says the poor Soul to me, I was born a leper, under the imputed guilt of Adams since, I was conceived in since, crd av av|vbz n1 vvz dt j n1 p-acp pno11, pns11 vbds vvn dt n1, p-acp dt j-vvn n1 pp-f npg1 n1, pns11 vbds vvn p-acp n1, (62) sermon (DIV2) 1761 Page 783
14290 and brought forth in iniquity; But my Saviour was born without sin, the vessel was made pure, by the overshadowings of the Holy Ghost and no impure hand contributed to his conveyance into the World. and brought forth in iniquity; But my Saviour was born without since, the vessel was made pure, by the overshadowings of the Holy Ghost and no impure hand contributed to his conveyance into the World. cc vvn av p-acp n1; p-acp po11 n1 vbds vvn p-acp n1, dt n1 vbds vvn j, p-acp dt n2-vvg pp-f dt j n1 cc dx j n1 vvn p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1761 Page 783
14291 I was born a Child of wrath, indebted to justice before I knew what I did, I was born a Child of wrath, indebted to Justice before I knew what I did, pns11 vbds vvn dt n1 pp-f n1, vvn p-acp n1 c-acp pns11 vvd r-crq pns11 vdd, (62) sermon (DIV2) 1761 Page 783
14292 but he was born a Child of Love: He was born with a knowledge of humane infirmities to know how to pity me, but without sinful infirmities; but he was born a Child of Love: He was born with a knowledge of humane infirmities to know how to pity me, but without sinful infirmities; cc-acp pns31 vbds vvn dt n1 pp-f n1: pns31 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2 pc-acp vvi c-crq pc-acp vvi pno11, cc-acp p-acp j n2; (62) sermon (DIV2) 1761 Page 783
14293 That he might be in a capacity, to save, and help me. That he might be in a capacity, to save, and help me. cst pns31 vmd vbi p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi, cc vvb pno11. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1761 Page 783
14294 Again saith the Soul, Then I see a perfect and sufficient Saviour. One me•rly God (considering the justice of God that could give no remission without blood,) could not have saved me because he could not have died for me, Again Says the Soul, Then I see a perfect and sufficient Saviour. One me•rly God (considering the Justice of God that could give no remission without blood,) could not have saved me Because he could not have died for me, av vvz dt n1, cs pns11 vvb dt j cc j n1. crd av-j np1 (vvg dt n1 pp-f np1 cst vmd vvi dx n1 p-acp n1,) vmd xx vhi vvn pno11 c-acp pns31 vmd xx vhi vvn p-acp pno11, (62) sermon (DIV2) 1761 Page 783
14295 and so have destroyed him that had the power of death. One meerly man could not have saved me, and so have destroyed him that had the power of death. One merely man could not have saved me, cc av vhb vvn pno31 cst vhd dt n1 pp-f n1. crd av-j n1 vmd xx vhi vvn pno11, (62) sermon (DIV2) 1761 Page 783
14296 for he could not have merited. for he could not have merited. c-acp pns31 vmd xx vhi vvn. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1761 Page 783
14297 But a Person that was God, and man; God, and man in one Person, must needs be in a perfect capacity; But a Person that was God, and man; God, and man in one Person, must needs be in a perfect capacity; p-acp dt n1 cst vbds np1, cc n1; np1, cc n1 p-acp crd n1, vmb av vbi p-acp dt j n1; (62) sermon (DIV2) 1761 Page 783
14298 as man he died, as God he merited, nay the Person that was God-man both died, and merited. as man he died, as God he merited, nay the Person that was God-man both died, and merited. c-acp n1 pns31 vvd, c-acp np1 pns31 vvd, uh-x dt n1 cst vbds n1 av-d vvn, cc vvn. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1761 Page 783
14300 2. He fulfilled the law for us. 2. He fulfilled the law for us. crd pns31 vvd dt n1 p-acp pno12. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1762 Page 783
14301 I am not of their mind that think that Christs active obedience is not imputed, I think the Apostle speaks plain enough to the contrary, Rom. 8. 3, 4. And if not he, yet the Prophet; I am not of their mind that think that Christ active Obedience is not imputed, I think the Apostle speaks plain enough to the contrary, Rom. 8. 3, 4. And if not he, yet the Prophet; pns11 vbm xx pp-f po32 n1 cst vvb cst npg1 j n1 vbz xx vvn, pns11 vvb dt n1 vvz j av-d p-acp dt n-jn, np1 crd crd, crd cc cs xx pns31, av dt n1; (62) sermon (DIV2) 1762 Page 784
14302 By his knowledge he shall justifie many. You read that he was made righteousness for us: By his knowledge he shall justify many. You read that he was made righteousness for us: p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vmb vvi d. pn22 vvb cst pns31 vbds vvn n1 p-acp pno12: (62) sermon (DIV2) 1762 Page 784
14303 And doubtless (whatever some may fancy) the obedience of the Person which was God-man, could not be an homage due from the humane nature of Christ (which was indeed but a creature;) Christ fulfilling the Law is exceeding sweet to the gracicious Soul. This poor Soul when renewed is but renewed in part, And doubtless (whatever Some may fancy) the Obedience of the Person which was God-man, could not be an homage due from the humane nature of christ (which was indeed but a creature;) christ fulfilling the Law is exceeding sweet to the Gracious Soul. This poor Soul when renewed is but renewed in part, cc av-j (r-crq d vmb vvi) dt n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq vbds n1, vmd xx vbi dt n1 j-jn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 (r-crq vbds av p-acp dt n1;) np1 vvg dt n1 vbz av-vvg j p-acp dt j n1 d j n1 c-crq vvn vbz p-acp vvn p-acp n1, (62) sermon (DIV2) 1762 Page 784
14304 & in many things offendeth, and the sense of its daily backslidings makes it tremble. & in many things offends, and the sense of its daily backslidings makes it tremble. cc p-acp d n2 vvz, cc dt n1 pp-f po31 j n2 vvz pn31 vvi. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1762 Page 784
14305 How sweet is it now to the Soul, to be able to conclude thus to its self: How sweet is it now to the Soul, to be able to conclude thus to its self: q-crq j vbz pn31 av p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vbi j pc-acp vvi av p-acp po31 n1: (62) sermon (DIV2) 1762 Page 784
14306 Though there be much guile found in my heart, and in my mouth, yet in his mouth there was no guile found, Though there be much guile found in my heart, and in my Mouth, yet in his Mouth there was no guile found, cs pc-acp vbb d n1 vvn p-acp po11 n1, cc p-acp po11 n1, av p-acp po31 n1 a-acp vbds dx n1 vvn, (62) sermon (DIV2) 1762 Page 784
14307 though I have been an Absolom, rebelling against my Heavenly Father, from my youth upward, though I have been an Absalom, rebelling against my Heavenly Father, from my youth upward, cs pns11 vhb vbn dt np1, vvg p-acp po11 j n1, p-acp po11 n1 av-j, (62) sermon (DIV2) 1762 Page 784
14308 yet he was an Adonijah, a Son that never displeased his Father, 3. Look upon him in the laying down of his life. yet he was an Adonijah, a Son that never displeased his Father, 3. Look upon him in the laying down of his life. av pns31 vbds dt np1, dt n1 cst av-x vvd po31 n1, crd vvb p-acp pno31 p-acp dt vvg a-acp pp-f po31 n1. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1762 Page 784
14309 How sweet is the meditation of it to a poor Soul? Christ crucified is a bundle of Myrrh; How sweet is the meditation of it to a poor Soul? christ Crucified is a bundle of Myrrh; c-crq j vbz dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp dt j n1? np1 vvd vbz dt n1 pp-f n1; (62) sermon (DIV2) 1762 Page 784
14310 indeed from hence the Soul draweth many pretious smells, hence it is that the Soul smelis Spiritual life, with all the consequences and dependencies upon it; indeed from hence the Soul draws many precious smells, hence it is that the Soul smelis Spiritual life, with all the consequences and dependencies upon it; av p-acp av dt n1 vvz d j n2, av pn31 vbz d dt n1 fw-la j n1, p-acp d dt n2 cc n2 p-acp pn31; (62) sermon (DIV2) 1762 Page 784
14311 Hence it smells Spiritual liberty, with all the sweet fruits of it: Hence it smells Spiritual liberty, with all the sweet fruits of it: av pn31 vvz j n1, p-acp d dt j n2 pp-f pn31: (62) sermon (DIV2) 1762 Page 784
14312 I say from hence it smells Spiritual life to itself, when it is almost suffocated, with the apprehension of the guilt of sin, I say from hence it smells Spiritual life to itself, when it is almost suffocated, with the apprehension of the guilt of since, pns11 vvb p-acp av pn31 vvz j n1 p-acp px31, c-crq pn31 vbz av vvn, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, (62) sermon (DIV2) 1762 Page 784
14313 and cries out, if I pine away in my iniquities how can I then live? And faints at the apprehension of the wrath of God due to it, and cries out, if I pine away in my iniquities how can I then live? And faints At the apprehension of the wrath of God due to it, cc vvz av, cs pns11 vvb av p-acp po11 n2 q-crq vmb pns11 av vvi? np1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 j-jn p-acp pn31, (62) sermon (DIV2) 1762 Page 784
14314 for every single sin, and much more for the numberless number of the sins which it hath committed; for every single since, and much more for the numberless number of the Sins which it hath committed; c-acp d j n1, cc av-d av-dc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 r-crq pn31 vhz vvn; (62) sermon (DIV2) 1762 Page 784
14315 It smells that of the Prophet, Isa. Ch. 53. v. 5, 6. He was wounded for our transgressions, and bruised for our iniquities: It smells that of the Prophet, Isaiah Christ 53. v. 5, 6. He was wounded for our transgressions, and Bruised for our iniquities: pn31 vvz d pp-f dt n1, np1 np1 crd n1 crd, crd pns31 vbds vvn p-acp po12 n2, cc vvn p-acp po12 n2: (62) sermon (DIV2) 1762 Page 784
14316 the Chastisement of our peace lay upon him, and with his stripes we are healed, v. 10. His Soul was made an offering for sin. Or that of the Apostle, Gal. 3. 13. Christ hath Redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us, and this refresheth it; the Chastisement of our peace lay upon him, and with his stripes we Are healed, v. 10. His Soul was made an offering for since. Or that of the Apostle, Gal. 3. 13. christ hath Redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us, and this refresheth it; dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 vvd p-acp pno31, cc p-acp po31 n2 pns12 vbr vvn, n1 crd po31 n1 vbds vvn dt vvg p-acp n1. cc d pp-f dt n1, np1 crd crd np1 vhz j-vvn pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vbg vvn dt n1 p-acp pno12, cc d vvz pn31; (62) sermon (DIV2) 1762 Page 784
14317 I have deserved to dye (saith the Soul) but Christ hath died for me. I have deserved to die (Says the Soul) but christ hath died for me. pns11 vhb vvn pc-acp vvi (vvz dt n1) p-acp np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno11. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1762 Page 784
14318 I have deserved to tread the wine press of my Fathers wrath; but he hath trode the winepress of his Fathers wrath alone. I have deserved to tread the wine press of my Father's wrath; but he hath trodden the winepress of his Father's wrath alone. pns11 vhb vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1 vvb pp-f po11 ng1 n1; cc-acp pns31 vhz vvn dt n1 pp-f po31 ng1 n1 av-j. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1762 Page 784
14320 Ah! what a bundle of Myrrh is a crucified Christ to the Soul? Hence it smells Spiritual life, Ah! what a bundle of Myrrh is a Crucified christ to the Soul? Hence it smells Spiritual life, uh r-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz dt vvd np1 p-acp dt n1? av pn31 vvz j n1, (62) sermon (DIV2) 1762 Page 784
14321 even from his death for we have Remission of sins through his blood. It smells Spiritual peace; Who shall lay any thing to the charge of Gods elect? it is Christ that died, Ro. 8. 38. It smells an access unto God: The holy of holies being Sprinkled with his blood, and Heaven itself by it Sanctified, and made accessible. even from his death for we have Remission of Sins through his blood. It smells Spiritual peace; Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? it is christ that died, Ro. 8. 38. It smells an access unto God: The holy of holies being Sprinkled with his blood, and Heaven itself by it Sanctified, and made accessible. av p-acp po31 n1 c-acp pns12 vhb n1 pp-f n2 p-acp po31 n1. pn31 vvz j n1; q-crq vmb vvi d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 vvb? pn31 vbz np1 cst vvd, np1 crd crd pn31 vvz dt n1 p-acp np1: dt j pp-f n2-jn vbg vvn p-acp po31 n1, cc n1 px31 p-acp pn31 vvd, cc vvd j. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1762 Page 785
14322 It smells Spiritual liberty. For the blood of Christ, saith the Apostle, purgeth the Conscience from dead works, to serve the living God. It smells Spiritual liberty. For the blood of christ, Says the Apostle, Purgeth the Conscience from dead works, to serve the living God. pn31 vvz j n1. p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvz dt np1, vvz dt n1 p-acp j n2, pc-acp vvi dt j-vvg np1. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1762 Page 785
14323 It smells Spiritual strength. For through the cross of Christ (saith the Apostle) my heart is crucified to the World. It smells Spiritual strength. For through the cross of christ (Says the Apostle) my heart is Crucified to the World. pn31 vvz j n1. c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 (vvz dt n1) po11 n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1762 Page 785
14324 Thus you see that in this action (or suffering rather) Christ is to the Soul a bundle of Myrrh. 4. Look upon Christ as rising up from the dead. Thus you see that in this actium (or suffering rather) christ is to the Soul a bundle of Myrrh. 4. Look upon christ as rising up from the dead. av pn22 vvb cst p-acp d n1 (cc vvg av) np1 vbz p-acp dt n1 dt n1 pp-f n1. crd n1 p-acp np1 p-acp vvg a-acp p-acp dt j. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1762 Page 785
14325 He is a bundle of Myrrh there too, the Soul from hence again smells Spiritual life, Rom. 4. 25. He rose again for our justification. He is a bundle of Myrrh there too, the Soul from hence again smells Spiritual life, Rom. 4. 25. He rose again for our justification. pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 a-acp av, dt n1 p-acp av av vvz j n1, np1 crd crd pns31 n1 av p-acp po12 n1. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1762 Page 785
14326 Spiritual peace, Rom. 8. 38. It is Christ that died, yea rather that is risen again; Spiritual peace, Rom. 8. 38. It is christ that died, yea rather that is risen again; j n1, np1 crd crd pn31 vbz np1 cst vvd, uh av-c cst vbz vvn av; (62) sermon (DIV2) 1762 Page 785
14327 Spiritual strength, and quickening, Rom. 6. 4. 5. We shall rise with him to newness of life, Col. 3. 1. If you be risen with Christ seek the things that are above. Spiritual strength, and quickening, Rom. 6. 4. 5. We shall rise with him to newness of life, Col. 3. 1. If you be risen with christ seek the things that Are above. j n1, cc j-vvg, np1 crd crd crd pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd crd cs pn22 vbb vvn p-acp np1 vvb dt n2 cst vbr a-acp. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1762 Page 785
14328 It smells life from the dead. This the Apostle proves, 1 Cor. 15, Rom. 8. 11. He that raised up Christ from the dead, shall also quicken your mortal bodies. It smells life from the dead. This the Apostle Proves, 1 Cor. 15, Rom. 8. 11. He that raised up christ from the dead, shall also quicken your Mortal bodies. pn31 vvz n1 p-acp dt j. d dt n1 vvz, crd np1 crd, np1 crd crd pns31 cst vvd a-acp np1 p-acp dt j, vmb av vvi po22 j-jn n2. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1762 Page 785
14329 Nay it smells Eternal life from hence, Joh. 14. 19. Because I live you shall live also. Nay it smells Eternal life from hence, John 14. 19. Because I live you shall live also. uh pn31 vvz j n1 p-acp av, np1 crd crd c-acp pns11 vvb pn22 vmb vvi av. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1762 Page 785
14330 5. Look upon Christ (as the men of Galilee, Acts 1. 11.) Ascending up to Heaven. Thus he is also a bundle of Myrrh, he lives, and from hence Job smelt, that he should see him with his Eyes, the Angels, that stood to wait upon his ascension, told the men of Galilee, so much, that as they had seen him ascend, 5. Look upon christ (as the men of Galilee, Acts 1. 11.) Ascending up to Heaven. Thus he is also a bundle of Myrrh, he lives, and from hence Job smelled, that he should see him with his Eyes, the Angels, that stood to wait upon his Ascension, told the men of Galilee, so much, that as they had seen him ascend, crd n1 p-acp np1 (c-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, n2 crd crd) vvg a-acp p-acp n1. av pns31 vbz av dt n1 pp-f n1, pns31 n2, cc p-acp av np1 vvn, cst pns31 vmd vvi pno31 p-acp po31 n2, dt n2, cst vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1, vvd dt n2 pp-f np1, av av-d, cst c-acp pns32 vhd vvn pno31 vvi, (62) sermon (DIV2) 1762 Page 785
14331 so they should see him coming again. so they should see him coming again. av pns32 vmd vvi pno31 vvg av. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1762 Page 785
14332 Hence the believing Soul smells, that he shall ascend too, for where Christ is there he must be. The body is there, the Eagles shall flee to it one day. Hence the believing Soul smells, that he shall ascend too, for where christ is there he must be. The body is there, the Eagles shall flee to it one day. av dt j-vvg n1 vvz, cst pns31 vmb vvi av, c-acp c-crq np1 vbz a-acp pns31 vmb vbi. dt n1 vbz a-acp, dt n2 vmb vvi p-acp pn31 crd n1. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1762 Page 785
14333 He is lifted up, and every believer shall be drawn after him. Our flesh and blood shall inherit the Kingdom of God. He is lifted up, and every believer shall be drawn After him. Our Flesh and blood shall inherit the Kingdom of God. pns31 vbz vvn a-acp, cc d n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno31. po12 n1 cc n1 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f np1. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1762 Page 785
14334 For 'tis in part there already. For it's in part there already. p-acp pn31|vbz p-acp n1 a-acp av. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1762 Page 785
14335 Heaven is the place whither our forerunner is entred. Heaven was an open City before the fall, Adam and all his Posterity might have entred presently; Heaven is the place whither our forerunner is entered. Heaven was an open city before the fallen, Adam and all his Posterity might have entered presently; n1 vbz dt n1 c-crq po12 n1 vbz vvn. n1 vbds dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, np1 cc d po31 n1 vmd vhi vvn av-j; (62) sermon (DIV2) 1762 Page 785
14336 upon the fall, it's gates were lockt up, the flaming sword of divine Vengeance kept it, upon the fallen, it's gates were locked up, the flaming sword of divine Vengeance kept it, p-acp dt n1, pn31|vbz n2 vbdr vvn a-acp, dt j-vvg n1 pp-f j-jn n1 vvd pn31, (62) sermon (DIV2) 1762 Page 785
14337 but the Captain of our Salvation hath now entred, and he keeps the gates from shutting any more, till every believer be come In, 6. Look upon Christ as sitting one the right hand of the Majesty on high: but the Captain of our Salvation hath now entered, and he keeps the gates from shutting any more, till every believer be come In, 6. Look upon christ as sitting one the right hand of the Majesty on high: cc-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 vhz av vvn, cc pns31 vvz dt n2 p-acp vvg d dc, c-acp d n1 vbi vvn p-acp, crd n1 p-acp np1 p-acp vvg pi dt n-jn n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp j: (62) sermon (DIV2) 1762 Page 785
14338 So he is a bundle of Myrrh, too. So he is a bundle of Myrrh, too. av pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, av. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1762 Page 785
14339 Is it so saith the Soul? Then he hath favour with God, and power with God, Is it so Says the Soul? Then he hath favour with God, and power with God, vbz pn31 av vvz dt n1? cs pns31 vhz n1 p-acp np1, cc n1 p-acp np1, (62) sermon (DIV2) 1762 Page 785
14340 and what need I any more then for my God, my Saviour, he in whom I have believed, to be in favour with the King of Kings, and what need I any more then for my God, my Saviour, he in whom I have believed, to be in favour with the King of Kings, cc q-crq vvb pns11 d dc cs p-acp po11 n1, po11 n1, pns31 p-acp ro-crq pns11 vhb vvn, pc-acp vbi p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, (62) sermon (DIV2) 1762 Page 786
14341 and to have power with the Almighty. Nay saith the Soul, then I am half in Heaven. and to have power with the Almighty. Nay Says the Soul, then I am half in Heaven. cc pc-acp vhi n1 p-acp dt j-jn. uh-x vvz dt n1, cs pns11 vbm j-jn p-acp n1. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1762 Page 786
14342 For, Eph. 2. 6. We sit together in Heavenly places in Christ Jesus. For, Ephesians 2. 6. We fit together in Heavenly places in christ jesus. p-acp, np1 crd crd pns12 vvb av p-acp j n2 p-acp np1 np1. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1762 Page 786
14343 Christ and I are one, if he sits there, I sit there too; For he is flesh of my flesh. 7. Lastly, look upon Christ as interceding for us, Rom. 8. Heb. 7. He is not there Idle, his work is to plead for us, to sollicit our business, to act our part, to do our work. christ and I Are one, if he sits there, I fit there too; For he is Flesh of my Flesh. 7. Lastly, look upon christ as interceding for us, Rom. 8. Hebrew 7. He is not there Idle, his work is to plead for us, to solicit our business, to act our part, to do our work. np1 cc pns11 vbr pi, cs pns31 vvz a-acp, pns11 vvb a-acp av; c-acp pns31 vbz n1 pp-f po11 n1. crd ord, vvb p-acp np1 p-acp vvg p-acp pno12, np1 crd np1 crd pns31 vbz xx a-acp j, po31 n1 vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12, pc-acp vvi po12 n1, pc-acp vvi po12 n1, pc-acp vdi po12 n1. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1762 Page 786
14344 And thus he is a bundle of Myrrh to every believing Soul. When the poor Soul sinks in the thoughts of its sins renewing after justification: And thus he is a bundle of Myrrh to every believing Soul. When the poor Soul sinks in the thoughts of its Sins renewing After justification: cc av pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d j-vvg n1 c-crq dt j n1 vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n2 vvg p-acp n1: (62) sermon (DIV2) 1762 Page 786
14345 Christ is a bundle of Myrrh to it, 1 Joh. 2, 1. If we sin we have an advocate with the Father, even Jesus Christ the righteous. christ is a bundle of Myrrh to it, 1 John 2, 1. If we sin we have an advocate with the Father, even jesus christ the righteous. np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pn31, crd np1 crd, crd cs pns12 vvb pns12 vhb dt n1 p-acp dt n1, av np1 np1 dt j. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1762 Page 786
14346 When the Soul again sinks at the thoughts of its imperfect duties, to think that it cannot do a duty, When the Soul again sinks At the thoughts of its imperfect duties, to think that it cannot do a duty, c-crq dt n1 av vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 j n2, pc-acp vvi cst pn31 vmbx vdi dt n1, (62) sermon (DIV2) 1762 Page 786
14347 but with so many faults, that it may fear the wrath of God for it. but with so many Faults, that it may Fear the wrath of God for it. cc-acp p-acp av d n2, cst pn31 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pn31. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1762 Page 786
14348 What a bundle of Myrrh it is to the Soul, to think, well, Christ is in Heaven, What a bundle of Myrrh it is to the Soul, to think, well, christ is in Heaven, q-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi, av, np1 vbz p-acp n1, (62) sermon (DIV2) 1762 Page 786
14349 and he will pick out every fault out of this Prayer, this duty, &c. And so present it in the golden censer. Incensed with his merits: and he will pick out every fault out of this Prayer, this duty, etc. And so present it in the golden censer. Incensed with his merits: cc pns31 vmb vvi av d n1 av pp-f d n1, d n1, av cc av vvb pn31 p-acp dt j n1. vvn p-acp po31 n2: (62) sermon (DIV2) 1762 Page 786
14350 Thus now I have shewed you, how Christ is to the believing Soul, a bundle of Myrrh. Thus now I have showed you, how christ is to the believing Soul, a bundle of Myrrh. av av pns11 vhb vvn pn22, c-crq np1 vbz p-acp dt j-vvg n1, dt n1 pp-f n1. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1762 Page 786
14351 Considered as to his actions as our Redeemer. Considered as to his actions as our Redeemer. vvn a-acp p-acp po31 n2 p-acp po12 n1. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1762 Page 786
14352 It remains further to shew you, that he is so also, as to his Spiritual influeuces. And Lastly in his Gospel institutions and Ordinances: And then I shall come to the Application. It remains further to show you, that he is so also, as to his Spiritual influeuces. And Lastly in his Gospel institutions and Ordinances: And then I shall come to the Application. pn31 vvz jc pc-acp vvi pn22, cst pns31 vbz av av, c-acp p-acp po31 j n2. cc ord p-acp po31 n1 n2 cc n2: cc av pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1. (62) sermon (DIV2) 1762 Page 786
14353 Sermon LIV. Canticles 1. 13. A bundle of Myrrh is my Beloved unto me, he shall lie all night betwixt my Breasts. Sermon LIV. Canticles 1. 13. A bundle of Myrrh is my beloved unto me, he shall lie all night betwixt my Breasts. n1 crd. n2 crd crd dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz po11 j-vvn p-acp pno11, pns31 vmb vvi d n1 p-acp po11 n2. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1762 Page 786
14354 I Proceed, in opening the bundle or bag, or box of Myrrh, which makes my Text give a fragrant smell. I Proceed, in opening the bundle or bag, or box of Myrrh, which makes my Text give a fragrant smell. pns11 vvb, p-acp vvg dt n1 cc n1, cc n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vvz po11 n1 vvi dt j n1. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1763 Page 786
14408 when they have found the Spirit of Christ in it, helping their infirmities, with strong cryes, when they have found the Spirit of christ in it, helping their infirmities, with strong cries, c-crq pns32 vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pn31, vvg po32 n2, p-acp j n2, (63) sermon (DIV2) 1770 Page 789
14355 I have shewed that it is Christ, who is thus resembled, and have propounded to shew you the aptness of the comparison in five things: I have showed that it is christ, who is thus resembled, and have propounded to show you the aptness of the comparison in five things: pns11 vhb vvn cst pn31 vbz np1, r-crq vbz av vvn, cc vhb vvn pc-acp vvi pn22 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp crd n2: (63) sermon (DIV2) 1763 Page 786
14356 I am yet upon the 4th: He is to the believing Soul a bundle of Myrrh for sweetness: I am yet upon the 4th: He is to the believing Soul a bundle of Myrrh for sweetness: pns11 vbm av p-acp dt ord: pns31 vbz p-acp dt j-vvg n1 dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1: (63) sermon (DIV2) 1763 Page 786
14357 I proposed to open this in three particulars: I proposed to open this in three particulars: pns11 vvd pc-acp vvi d p-acp crd n2-j: (63) sermon (DIV2) 1763 Page 786
14358 shewing you, that Christ is so, 1. In his mediatory actions. 2. In his Spiritual influences. 3. In his Gospel Institutions, and Ordinances. showing you, that christ is so, 1. In his mediatory actions. 2. In his Spiritual influences. 3. In his Gospel Institutions, and Ordinances. vvg pn22, cst np1 vbz av, crd p-acp po31 j n2. crd p-acp po31 j n2. crd p-acp po31 n1 n2, cc n2. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1763 Page 787
14359 I have done with the first and now proceed to the second: To shew you the sweetness of Christ to the believing Soul. I have done with the First and now proceed to the second: To show you the sweetness of christ to the believing Soul. pns11 vhb vdn p-acp dt ord cc av vvb p-acp dt ord: pc-acp vvi pn22 dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt j-vvg n1 (63) sermon (DIV2) 1763 Page 787
14360 2. In his Spiritual influences. When he ascended upon high (saith the Apostle, Eph. 4.) he gave gifts unto men: 2. In his Spiritual influences. When he ascended upon high (Says the Apostle, Ephesians 4.) he gave Gifts unto men: crd p-acp po31 j n2. c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp j (vvz dt n1, np1 crd) pns31 vvd n2 p-acp n2: (63) sermon (DIV2) 1764 Page 787
14361 he gave gifts to his Church: he gave Gifts to his Church: pns31 vvd n2 p-acp po31 n1: (63) sermon (DIV2) 1764 Page 787
14362 his Ordinances. (Of those the Apostle speaks:) but he gives other gifts likewise, gifts even to the Rebellious, Psal. 68. All these are summed up under one head: The gift of the Spirit. his Ordinances. (Of those the Apostle speaks:) but he gives other Gifts likewise, Gifts even to the Rebellious, Psalm 68. All these Are summed up under one head: The gift of the Spirit. po31 n2. (pp-f d dt n1 vvz:) cc-acp pns31 vvz j-jn n2 av, n2 av p-acp dt j, np1 crd av-d d vbr vvn a-acp p-acp crd n1: dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1764 Page 787
14363 This is that which he calls the promise of the Father. This is that which he calls the promise of the Father. d vbz d r-crq pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1764 Page 787
14364 He was the promise of the Father of old, Ezek. 36. 27. It was his promise, John 14. 16. I will pray the Father and he shall give you another NONLATINALPHABET, Comforter, and he shall abide with you for ever: Even the Spirit of truth. He was the promise of the Father of old, Ezekiel 36. 27. It was his promise, John 14. 16. I will pray the Father and he shall give you Another, Comforter, and he shall abide with you for ever: Even the Spirit of truth. pns31 vbds dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f j, np1 crd crd pn31 vbds po31 n1, np1 crd crd pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 cc pns31 vmb vvi pn22 j-jn, n1, cc pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pn22 p-acp av: av-j dt n1 pp-f n1. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1764 Page 787
14365 He is sent in Christs name. 26. v. he is called the Spirit of Christ: hence the influences of the Spirit are the influences of Christ. He is sent in Christ name. 26. v. he is called the Spirit of christ: hence the influences of the Spirit Are the influences of christ. pns31 vbz vvn p-acp npg1 n1. crd n1 pns31 vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f np1: av dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1764 Page 787
14366 I shall instance in a sixfold influence, of the Spirit of Christ, upon the Soul, as to all which he is a bundle of Myrrh to his beloved. I shall instance in a sixfold influence, of the Spirit of christ, upon the Soul, as to all which he is a bundle of Myrrh to his Beloved. pns11 vmb n1 p-acp dt j n1, pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1, c-acp p-acp d r-crq pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 j-vvn. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1764 Page 787
14367 1. The first is his convincing influence, Joh. 16. 8. When he is come, he will reprove the World of sin; 1. The First is his convincing influence, John 16. 8. When he is come, he will reprove the World of since; crd dt ord vbz po31 j-vvg n1, np1 crd crd c-crq pns31 vbz vvn, pns31 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f n1; (63) sermon (DIV2) 1765 Page 787
14368 In respect of this influence the Spirit of Christ is called the Spirit of bondage, Rom. 8. 15. They say of Myrrh, that in the gathering, it makes the hands of the gatherers exceeding bitter, In respect of this influence the Spirit of christ is called the Spirit of bondage, Rom. 8. 15. They say of Myrrh, that in the gathering, it makes the hands of the gatherers exceeding bitter, p-acp n1 pp-f d n1 dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd crd pns32 vvb pp-f n1, cst p-acp dt vvg, pn31 vvz dt n2 pp-f dt n2 av-vvg j, (63) sermon (DIV2) 1765 Page 787
14369 but gathered, it becomes incomparably sweet: but gathered, it becomes incomparably sweet: cc-acp vvd, pn31 vvz av-j j: (63) sermon (DIV2) 1765 Page 787
14370 Thus it is with the Lord Christ as to this influence of the Spirit upon us, the Soul, Thus it is with the Lord christ as to this influence of the Spirit upon us, the Soul, av pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 np1 c-acp p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp pno12, dt n1, (63) sermon (DIV2) 1765 Page 787
14371 for the time that it is under this influence, is full of bitterness: but it turneth to an exceeding great sweetness. for the time that it is under this influence, is full of bitterness: but it turns to an exceeding great sweetness. p-acp dt n1 cst pn31 vbz p-acp d n1, vbz j pp-f n1: p-acp pn31 vvz p-acp dt j-vvg j n1. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1765 Page 787
14372 The Book which St. John did Eat, was in the Mouth as sweet as hony, but in the belly more bitter than wormwood. A fit emblem of sin. The Book which Saint John did Eat, was in the Mouth as sweet as honey, but in the belly more bitter than wormwood. A fit emblem of since. dt n1 r-crq n1 np1 vdd vvi, vbds p-acp dt n1 p-acp j c-acp n1, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 av-dc j cs n1. dt j n1 pp-f n1. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1765 Page 787
14373 The convictions of the Spirit of Christ are of a quite contrary nature, in the mouth they are as bitter as wormwood: The convictions of the Spirit of christ Are of a quite contrary nature, in the Mouth they Are as bitter as wormwood: dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vbr pp-f dt av j-jn n1, p-acp dt n1 pns32 vbr a-acp j c-acp n1: (63) sermon (DIV2) 1765 Page 787
14374 but in the belly they are exceeding sweet; but in the belly they Are exceeding sweet; cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pns32 vbr av-vvg j; (63) sermon (DIV2) 1765 Page 787
14375 the Soul in the hour of conviction, is exceedingly sad, and troubled, but when convinced how it blesseth God, who was pleased to convince it of sin? Like the woman, who in an hard labour is full of pain, the Soul in the hour of conviction, is exceedingly sad, and troubled, but when convinced how it Blesses God, who was pleased to convince it of since? Like the woman, who in an hard labour is full of pain, dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vbz av-vvg j, cc vvn, cc-acp c-crq vvd c-crq pn31 vvz np1, r-crq vbds vvn pc-acp vvi pn31 pp-f n1? j dt n1, r-crq p-acp dt j n1 vbz j pp-f n1, (63) sermon (DIV2) 1765 Page 787
14376 and wisheth she had never bred a Child: but being once delivered forgets her pain, and remembers her throws with pleasure. and wishes she had never bred a Child: but being once Delivered forgets her pain, and remembers her throws with pleasure. cc vvz pns31 vhd av-x vvn dt n1: cc-acp vbg a-acp vvn vvz po31 n1, cc vvz po31 n2 p-acp n1. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1765 Page 787
14377 2. A second influence of the Spirit of Christ is Illumination. The Spirit is the Spirit of wisdom and knowledge, Isaiah 11. 2. It teacheth us all things, Joh. 14. 26. 1. Joh. 2. 27. That is, all things necessary to Salvation. 2. A second influence of the Spirit of christ is Illumination. The Spirit is the Spirit of Wisdom and knowledge, Isaiah 11. 2. It Teaches us all things, John 14. 26. 1. John 2. 27. That is, all things necessary to Salvation. crd dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz n1. dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, np1 crd crd pn31 vvz pno12 d n2, np1 crd crd crd np1 crd crd cst vbz, d n2 j p-acp n1. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1766 Page 788
14378 The things which Eye hath not seen, nor Ear heard, nor can it enter into the heart of man to conceive; The things which Eye hath not seen, nor Ear herd, nor can it enter into the heart of man to conceive; dt n2 r-crq n1 vhz xx vvn, ccx n1 vvd, ccx vmb pn31 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi; (63) sermon (DIV2) 1766 Page 788
14379 even these things are revealed to us by the Spirit, 1 Cor. 2. 9, 10. Concerning the manner of the Spirits teaching, even these things Are revealed to us by the Spirit, 1 Cor. 2. 9, 10. Concerning the manner of the Spirits teaching, av d n2 vbr vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1, crd np1 crd crd, crd vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n2 vvg, (63) sermon (DIV2) 1766 Page 788
14380 how consistent with the teachings of Ordinances, and yet distinct from it, I have else where shewed you: how consistent with the teachings of Ordinances, and yet distinct from it, I have Else where showed you: c-crq j p-acp dt n2-vvg pp-f n2, cc av j p-acp pn31, pns11 vhb av c-crq vvn pn22: (63) sermon (DIV2) 1766 Page 788
14381 my business now is to shew you that Christ in this influence is a bundle of Myrrh. my business now is to show you that christ in this influence is a bundle of Myrrh. po11 n1 av vbz pc-acp vvi pn22 cst np1 p-acp d n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1766 Page 788
14382 Light is sweet to the Eye (saith Solomon) knowledge is that about which the understanding (which is the Eye of the mind) is exercised, Light is sweet to the Eye (Says Solomon) knowledge is that about which the understanding (which is the Eye of the mind) is exercised, n1 vbz j p-acp dt n1 (vvz np1) n1 vbz d p-acp r-crq dt n1 (r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1) vbz vvn, (63) sermon (DIV2) 1766 Page 788
14383 and is every whit as pleasant unto the Soul as light is unto the bodily Eye. and is every whit as pleasant unto the Soul as Light is unto the bodily Eye. cc vbz d n1 c-acp j p-acp dt n1 c-acp n1 vbz p-acp dt j n1. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1766 Page 788
14384 Now as all knowledge is sweet to the Soul, so especially the knowledge, 1. Of things hidden from others. Now as all knowledge is sweet to the Soul, so especially the knowledge, 1. Of things hidden from Others. av p-acp d n1 vbz j p-acp dt n1, av av-j dt n1, crd pp-f n2 vvn p-acp n2-jn. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1766 Page 788
14385 2. Of such things as are of nearest concernment to us: especially, if the knowledge be certain. 2. Of such things as Are of nearest concernment to us: especially, if the knowledge be certain. crd pp-f d n2 c-acp vbr pp-f js n1 p-acp pno12: av-j, cs dt n1 vbb j. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1766 Page 788
14386 1. I say, the knowledge of such things as are hidden from others: 1. I say, the knowledge of such things as Are hidden from Others: crd pns11 vvb, dt n1 pp-f d n2 c-acp vbr vvn p-acp n2-jn: (63) sermon (DIV2) 1767 Page 788
14387 such knowledge we upon experience find to be very sweet, and such a knowledge the Spirit of Christ gives to the Soul. The Gospel of Christ, is it self called a mystery, a thing hidden from ages, and hidden from the wise and prudent. such knowledge we upon experience find to be very sweet, and such a knowledge the Spirit of christ gives to the Soul. The Gospel of christ, is it self called a mystery, a thing hidden from ages, and hidden from the wise and prudent. d n1 pns12 p-acp n1 vvi pc-acp vbi av j, cc d dt n1 dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz p-acp dt n1 dt n1 pp-f np1, vbz pn31 n1 vvd dt n1, dt n1 vvn p-acp n2, cc j-vvn p-acp dt j cc j. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1767 Page 788
14388 This indeed is more generally revealed to all, but more especially and fully, and clearly to the believing Souls. This indeed is more generally revealed to all, but more especially and Fully, and clearly to the believing Souls. d av vbz av-dc av-j vvn p-acp d, cc-acp av-dc av-j cc av-j, cc av-j p-acp dt j-vvg n2. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1767 Page 788
14389 But further the Spirit of God reveals the secrets of God to the Souls of the Saints, 1 Cor. 2. 9, 10. Even the deep things of God, its particular election and the truth of its graces, &c. Now this knowledge is sweet to the Soul. But further the Spirit of God reveals the secrets of God to the Souls of the Saints, 1 Cor. 2. 9, 10. Even the deep things of God, its particular election and the truth of its graces, etc. Now this knowledge is sweet to the Soul. p-acp jc dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz dt n2-jn pp-f np1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2, crd np1 crd crd, crd np1 dt j-jn n2 pp-f np1, po31 j n1 cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, av av d n1 vbz j p-acp dt n1 (63) sermon (DIV2) 1767 Page 788
14390 2. The knowledge of such things as are of nearest concernment to us, is most sweet. 2. The knowledge of such things as Are of nearest concernment to us, is most sweet. crd dt n1 pp-f d n2 c-acp vbr pp-f js n1 p-acp pno12, vbz av-ds j. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1768 Page 788
14391 Such is the teaching of the Spirit it teacheth us to cry abba Father, it teacheth us to see the things that are freely given us of God. Such is the teaching of the Spirit it Teaches us to cry abba Father, it Teaches us to see the things that Are freely given us of God. d vbz dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 pn31 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi uh n1, pn31 vvz pno12 p-acp vvb dt n2 cst vbr av-j vvn pno12 pp-f np1. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1768 Page 788
14453 I call to remembrance my Song in the night, v. 11. I will remember the works of the Lord, I call to remembrance my Song in the night, v. 11. I will Remember the works of the Lord, pns11 vvb p-acp n1 po11 n1 p-acp dt n1, n1 crd pns11 vmb vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (63) sermon (DIV2) 1775 Page 792
14392 Add to this, that by how much any knowledge is more certain, by so much it is more sweet, the understanding is not so pleased, with probable notions, Add to this, that by how much any knowledge is more certain, by so much it is more sweet, the understanding is not so pleased, with probable notions, vvb p-acp d, cst a-acp c-crq d d n1 vbz av-dc j, p-acp av av-d pn31 vbz av-dc j, dt n1 vbz xx av vvn, p-acp j n2, (63) sermon (DIV2) 1768 Page 788
14393 as what is matter of demonstration, and assured to the Soul; as what is matter of demonstration, and assured to the Soul; c-acp r-crq vbz n1 pp-f n1, cc vvn p-acp dt n1; (63) sermon (DIV2) 1768 Page 788
14394 such is the teaching of the Spirit, 1 Cor. 2. 4. It teacheth by demonstration, leaving no doubting in the Soul. This is a second influence of the Spirit of Christ upon the Soul in respect of which he is a bundle of Myrrh unto the Soul. such is the teaching of the Spirit, 1 Cor. 2. 4. It Teaches by demonstration, leaving no doubting in the Soul. This is a second influence of the Spirit of christ upon the Soul in respect of which he is a bundle of Myrrh unto the Soul. d vbz dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1, crd np1 crd crd pn31 vvz p-acp n1, vvg dx vvg p-acp dt n1 d vbz dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f r-crq pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 (63) sermon (DIV2) 1768 Page 788
14395 3. A third influence of the Spirit of Christ, is its Sanctifying influence, Rom. 15. 16. — being Sanctified by the Holy Ghost: 3. A third influence of the Spirit of christ, is its Sanctifying influence, Rom. 15. 16. — being Sanctified by the Holy Ghost: crd dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, vbz po31 vvg n1, np1 crd crd — vbg vvn p-acp dt j n1: (63) sermon (DIV2) 1769 Page 788
14396 It is Christ that Sanctifieth, Heb. 2. 11. Sanctification is expressed under the Notion of being conformed to the Image of Christ. It is christ that Sanctifieth, Hebrew 2. 11. Sanctification is expressed under the Notion of being conformed to the Image of christ. pn31 vbz np1 cst vvz, np1 crd crd n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f vbg vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1769 Page 789
14397 Now as to this influence of grace, Christ is a bundle of Myrrh to the believing Soul. The unbeliever hates holiness, Now as to this influence of grace, christ is a bundle of Myrrh to the believing Soul. The unbeliever hates holiness, av a-acp p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt vvg n1 dt n1 vvz n1, (63) sermon (DIV2) 1769 Page 789
14398 but the Child of God Loves it, and desires further degrees of it, Rom. 7. 22. I delight in the Law of God after the inward man (saith Paul, Rom. 7. 22.) He his highly pleased, but the Child of God Loves it, and Desires further Degrees of it, Rom. 7. 22. I delight in the Law of God After the inward man (Says Paul, Rom. 7. 22.) He his highly pleased, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz pn31, cc vvz jc n2 pp-f pn31, np1 crd crd pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt j n1 (vvz np1, np1 crd crd) pns31 po31 av-j vvn, (63) sermon (DIV2) 1769 Page 789
14399 when he finds the power of grace in his heart, overpowering lusts, and corruptions, and his Soul every day growing more and more like God, when he finds the power of grace in his heart, overpowering Lustiest, and corruptions, and his Soul every day growing more and more like God, c-crq pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1, vvg n2, cc n2, cc po31 n1 d n1 vvg dc cc av-dc j np1, (63) sermon (DIV2) 1769 Page 789
14400 and like Christ, more full of Spiritual desires, Spiritual affections, his heart more willing to deny it self, to be under the plenary power, and like christ, more full of Spiritual Desires, Spiritual affections, his heart more willing to deny it self, to be under the plenary power, cc av-j np1, av-dc j pp-f j n2, j n2, po31 n1 av-dc j pc-acp vvi pn31 n1, pc-acp vbi p-acp dt j-jn n1, (63) sermon (DIV2) 1769 Page 789
14401 and Command of Jesus Christ when he finds, that it is not he that liveth, but it is Christ that liveth in him; and Command of jesus christ when he finds, that it is not he that lives, but it is christ that lives in him; cc n1 pp-f np1 np1 c-crq pns31 vvz, cst pn31 vbz xx pns31 cst vvz, cc-acp pn31 vbz np1 cst vvz p-acp pno31; (63) sermon (DIV2) 1769 Page 789
14402 Christ in respect of this influence, is to the Souls of his Saints as a bundle of Myrrh. christ in respect of this influence, is to the Souls of his Saints as a bundle of Myrrh. np1 p-acp n1 pp-f d n1, vbz p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1769 Page 789
14403 4. A fourth influence of Christ upon the Soul, is his strengthening influence, Phil. 4. 13. I can do all things through Christ that strengtheneth me. 4. A fourth influence of christ upon the Soul, is his strengthening influence, Philip 4. 13. I can do all things through christ that strengtheneth me. crd dt ord n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, vbz po31 vvg n1, np1 crd crd pns11 vmb vdb d n2 p-acp np1 cst vvz pno11. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1770 Page 789
14404 He strengtheneth the Soul, 1. In doing Spiritual duties. 2. In resisting Corruptions. 3. In suffering sharpest trials. The Lord stood by me (saith Paul.) But it is not my present business, to discourse either of the several sorts of Spiritual strengthening influences: He strengtheneth the Soul, 1. In doing Spiritual duties. 2. In resisting Corruptions. 3. In suffering Sharpest trials. The Lord stood by me (Says Paul.) But it is not my present business, to discourse either of the several sorts of Spiritual strengthening influences: pns31 vvz dt n1, crd p-acp vdg j n2. crd p-acp j-vvg n2. crd p-acp vvg js n2. dt n1 vvd p-acp pno11 (vvz np1.) p-acp pn31 vbz xx po11 j n1, pc-acp vvi d pp-f dt j n2 pp-f np1 vvg n2: (63) sermon (DIV2) 1770 Page 789
14405 Nor yet of the ways and methods, by and in which Christ meeteth the Soul with strength, and Communicates strength unto it. Nor yet of the ways and methods, by and in which christ meeteth the Soul with strength, and Communicates strength unto it. ccx av pp-f dt n2 cc n2, p-acp cc p-acp r-crq np1 vvz dt n1 p-acp n1, cc n2 n1 p-acp pn31. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1770 Page 789
14406 My work is only to shew you that this influence of his is as a bundle of Myrrh to the Soul. Now that Christ in this influence is exceeding sweet to the Soul, needs no other proof, My work is only to show you that this influence of his is as a bundle of Myrrh to the Soul. Now that christ in this influence is exceeding sweet to the Soul, needs no other proof, po11 n1 vbz av-j pc-acp vvi pn22 cst d n1 pp-f png31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 av cst np1 p-acp d n1 vbz av-vvg j p-acp dt n1, av dx j-jn n1, (63) sermon (DIV2) 1770 Page 789
14407 then the daily experience of the Souls of Gods People, how refreshed do they rise up from Prayer, then the daily experience of the Souls of God's People, how refreshed doe they rise up from Prayer, cs dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1, c-crq vvn n1 pns32 vvi a-acp p-acp n1, (63) sermon (DIV2) 1770 Page 789
14409 and groans? It is said of Hannah, 1 Sam. 1. That she rose up, and her Countenance was no more sad. and groans? It is said of Hannah, 1 Sam. 1. That she rose up, and her Countenance was no more sad. cc n2? pn31 vbz vvn pp-f np1, crd np1 crd cst pns31 vvd a-acp, cc po31 n1 vbds av-dx av-dc j. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1770 Page 789
14410 This was that which made the holy Martyrs take joyfully the spoiling of their goods, the burning of their bodies. And made them feel no more pain (to use the expression of one of them) then if they had been upon a bed of Roses. This was that which made the holy Martyrs take joyfully the spoiling of their goods, the burning of their bodies. And made them feel no more pain (to use the expression of one of them) then if they had been upon a Bed of Roses. d vbds d r-crq vvd dt j n2 vvb av-j dt vvg pp-f po32 n2-j, dt vvg pp-f po32 n2. cc vvd pno32 vvi av-dx dc n1 (pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f crd pp-f pno32) av cs pns32 vhd vbn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1770 Page 789
14411 So that their Persecutors cursed them, saying they had a delight to burn. 5, A fifth sort of influences are the Quickening influences of the Spirit of Christ. So that their Persecutors cursed them, saying they had a delight to burn. 5, A fifth sort of influences Are the Quickening influences of the Spirit of christ. av cst po32 n2 vvd pno32, vvg pns32 vhd dt n1 pc-acp vvi. crd, dt ord n1 pp-f n2 vbr dt j-vvg n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1770 Page 789
14412 I have formerly told you that the Scripture mentioneth a threefold quickening: I have formerly told you that the Scripture mentioneth a threefold quickening: pns11 vhb av-j vvn pn22 d dt n1 vvz dt j n-vvg: (63) sermon (DIV2) 1771 Page 789
14413 All of them from Christ, and by the Spirit. 1. The quickening of the dead body, mentioned Rom. 8. 11. This will be as a bundle of Myrrh, exceeding sweet when it comes, All of them from christ, and by the Spirit. 1. The quickening of the dead body, mentioned Rom. 8. 11. This will be as a bundle of Myrrh, exceeding sweet when it comes, d pp-f pno32 p-acp np1, cc p-acp dt n1. crd dt n-vvg pp-f dt j n1, vvn np1 crd crd d vmb vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvg j c-crq pn31 vvz, (63) sermon (DIV2) 1771 Page 790
14414 when in the resurrection we shall be like Angels. And the thoughts of this are exceeding sweet, when in the resurrection we shall be like Angels. And the thoughts of this Are exceeding sweet, c-crq p-acp dt n1 pns12 vmb vbi av-j n2. cc dt n2 pp-f d vbr vvg j, (63) sermon (DIV2) 1771 Page 790
14415 while we live here. 2. The quickening of the dead Soul, mentioned Eph. 2. 1. This is exceeding sweet to the Soul (when done;) Oh how pleasant it is to a Soul to remember his conversion, the time, the Sermon when, while we live Here. 2. The quickening of the dead Soul, mentioned Ephesians 2. 1. This is exceeding sweet to the Soul (when done;) O how pleasant it is to a Soul to Remember his conversion, the time, the Sermon when, cs pns12 vvb av. crd dt n-vvg pp-f dt j n1, vvn np1 crd crd d vbz av-vvg j p-acp dt n1 (c-crq vdn;) uh q-crq j pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1, dt n1, dt n1 c-crq, (63) sermon (DIV2) 1771 Page 790
14416 and by which God was pleased at first to work upon it, and work a change in it. 3. The quickening of a dull Soul, labouring under any Spiritual deadness, heaviness, or inactivity; and by which God was pleased At First to work upon it, and work a change in it. 3. The quickening of a dull Soul, labouring under any Spiritual deadness, heaviness, or inactivity; cc p-acp r-crq np1 vbds vvn p-acp ord pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, cc vvi dt n1 p-acp pn31. crd dt n-vvg pp-f dt j n1, vvg p-acp d j n1, n1, cc n1; (63) sermon (DIV2) 1771 Page 790
14417 of this David often Speaks, and prays for it, Psal. 119. Quicken me in thy precepts, &c. The knockings and motions of the holy Spirit, are tiresome and tedious, of this David often Speaks, and prays for it, Psalm 119. Quicken me in thy Precepts, etc. The knockings and motions of the holy Spirit, Are tiresome and tedious, pp-f d np1 av vvz, cc vvz p-acp pn31, np1 crd vvb pno11 p-acp po21 n2, av dt vvg|vbz cc n2 pp-f dt j n1, vbr j cc j, (63) sermon (DIV2) 1771 Page 790
14418 and exceeding grievous to a carnal heart, they disturb its sweet sleeps, in its bed of idelness, Security, and exceeding grievous to a carnal heart, they disturb its sweet sleeps, in its Bed of idelness, Security, cc av-vvg j p-acp dt j n1, pns32 vvb pn31|vbz j n2, p-acp po31 n1 pp-f n1, n1, (63) sermon (DIV2) 1771 Page 790
14419 and lust, but they are exceeding sweet to a gracious heart. and lust, but they Are exceeding sweet to a gracious heart. cc n1, cc-acp pns32 vbr vvg j p-acp dt j n1. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1771 Page 790
14420 The renewed Soul prays for them, thirsts after them, delights in them, and is never more pleased then when it feels itself most alarumed, The renewed Soul prays for them, thirsts After them, delights in them, and is never more pleased then when it feels itself most alarmed, dt j-vvn n1 vvz p-acp pno32, vvz p-acp pno32, vvz p-acp pno32, cc vbz av-x av-dc vvn cs c-crq pn31 vvz px31 av-ds j-vvn, (63) sermon (DIV2) 1771 Page 790
14421 and awakened, and spurred on by them. 6. The last sort of influences are the comforting influences of Christ by his Spirit. and awakened, and spurred on by them. 6. The last sort of influences Are the comforting influences of christ by his Spirit. cc vvn, cc vvd a-acp p-acp pno32. crd dt ord n1 pp-f n2 vbr dt vvg n2 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1771 Page 790
14422 The Spirit is called the comforter often, John ch. 14. & 16. It is a piece of its office, to seal, and to witness; The Spirit is called the comforter often, John changed. 14. & 16. It is a piece of its office, to seal, and to witness; dt n1 vbz vvn dt n1 av, np1 vvn. crd cc crd pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp vvb, cc pc-acp vvi; (63) sermon (DIV2) 1772 Page 790
14423 It witnesseth with our Spirits that we are the Children of God. It sealeth us up to the day of Redemption. It Witnesseth with our Spirits that we Are the Children of God. It Sealeth us up to the day of Redemption. pn31 vvz p-acp po12 n2 cst pns12 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1. pn31 vvz pno12 a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1772 Page 790
14454 surely I will remember thy wonders of old. I will meditate also of all thy works, and talk of all thy doings. surely I will Remember thy wonders of old. I will meditate also of all thy works, and talk of all thy doings. av-j pns11 vmb vvi po21 n2 pp-f j. pns11 vmb vvi av pp-f d po21 n2, cc n1 pp-f d po21 n2-vdg. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1775 Page 792
14455 And indeed this needeth no further proof then what my former discourse hath given it, And indeed this needs no further proof then what my former discourse hath given it, cc av d vvz dx jc n1 cs q-crq po11 j n1 vhz vvn pn31, (63) sermon (DIV2) 1775 Page 792
14424 I shall not need stand to prove, that Christ in these is as a bundle of Myrrh; The very name comforter imports sweetness, and is of it self a bundle of Myrrh to the Soul. Now all our Consolations come from Christ, Phil. 2. 1. 2 Cor. 1. 5. He was called the Consolation of Israel. And the Jewish believers waited for him under that Notion, Luk. 2. 25. I have now opened to you the 2d thing, I shall not need stand to prove, that christ in these is as a bundle of Myrrh; The very name comforter imports sweetness, and is of it self a bundle of Myrrh to the Soul. Now all our Consolations come from christ, Philip 2. 1. 2 Cor. 1. 5. He was called the Consolation of Israel. And the Jewish believers waited for him under that Notion, Luk. 2. 25. I have now opened to you the 2d thing, pns11 vmb xx vvi vvi pc-acp vvi, cst np1 p-acp d vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; dt j n1 n1 vvz n1, cc vbz pp-f pn31 n1 dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 av d po12 n2 vvb p-acp np1, np1 crd crd crd np1 crd crd pns31 vbds vvn dt n1 pp-f np1. cc dt jp n2 vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp d n1, np1 crd crd pns11 vhb av vvn p-acp pn22 dt crd n1, (63) sermon (DIV2) 1772 Page 790
14425 and shewed you how Christ in his influences is a bundle of Myrrh. One thing yet remains. and showed you how christ in his influences is a bundle of Myrrh. One thing yet remains. cc vvd pn22 c-crq np1 p-acp po31 n2 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1. crd n1 av vvz. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1772 Page 790
14426 3. Christ in his Ordinances, and Gospel Institutions, is a bundle of Myrrh. Christ is in his Ordinances. 3. christ in his Ordinances, and Gospel Institutions, is a bundle of Myrrh. christ is in his Ordinances. crd np1 p-acp po31 n2, cc n1 n2, vbz dt n1 pp-f n1. np1 vbz p-acp po31 n2. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1773 Page 790
14427 We preach Christ crucified, (saith the Apostle) and we are Baptized into Christ, Rom. 6. And for the Sacrament of the Lords Supper, 1 Cor. 10. 10. It is the Communion of the Body, and Blood of Christ. We preach christ Crucified, (Says the Apostle) and we Are Baptised into christ, Rom. 6. And for the Sacrament of the lords Supper, 1 Cor. 10. 10. It is the Communion of the Body, and Blood of christ. pns12 vvb np1 vvd, (vvz dt n1) cc pns12 vbr j-vvn p-acp np1, np1 crd cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 n1, crd np1 crd crd pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc n1 pp-f np1. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1773 Page 790
14428 Christ in these is a bundle of Myrrh to the Souls of believers. christ in these is a bundle of Myrrh to the Souls of believers. np1 p-acp d vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1773 Page 790
14429 But indeed, Christ in these is only sweet upon the former account, viz. in respect of his influences, which he is pleased to convey in and through these Organs, and separated from these, Ordinances signify little but burthen to the Soul. Ordinances are sweet to the Soul two waies. 1. As God is pleased in, But indeed, christ in these is only sweet upon the former account, viz. in respect of his influences, which he is pleased to convey in and through these Organs, and separated from these, Ordinances signify little but burden to the Soul. Ordinances Are sweet to the Soul two ways. 1. As God is pleased in, p-acp av, np1 p-acp d vbz av-j j p-acp dt j n1, n1 p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n2, r-crq pns31 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp cc p-acp d n2, cc vvn p-acp d, n2 vvi j p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 n2 vbr j p-acp dt n1 crd n2. crd p-acp np1 vbz vvn p-acp, (63) sermon (DIV2) 1773 Page 791
14430 and by them actually to convey the influences of Christ, and his grace to the Soul. Thus they are only sweet to the Soul, and by them actually to convey the influences of christ, and his grace to the Soul. Thus they Are only sweet to the Soul, cc p-acp pno32 av-j pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f np1, cc po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 av pns32 vbr j j p-acp dt n1, (63) sermon (DIV2) 1773 Page 791
14431 when it sees the power and glory of God in his Sanctuary, 2. As they are under a divine appointment in order to that End. Thus Ordinances are sweet to the gracious Soul, when it sees the power and glory of God in his Sanctuary, 2. As they Are under a divine appointment in order to that End. Thus Ordinances Are sweet to the gracious Soul, c-crq pn31 vvz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1, crd c-acp pns32 vbr p-acp dt j-jn n1 p-acp n1 p-acp d n1 av n2 vbr j p-acp dt j n1, (63) sermon (DIV2) 1773 Page 791
14432 though at present, the Soul doth not meet with, and enjoy God in them: though At present, the Soul does not meet with, and enjoy God in them: cs p-acp j, dt n1 vdz xx vvi p-acp, cc vvi np1 p-acp pno32: (63) sermon (DIV2) 1773 Page 791
14433 yet saith the Soul, they are those appointments, wherein God hath said he will be found, yet Says the Soul, they Are those appointments, wherein God hath said he will be found, av vvz dt n1, pns32 vbr d n2, c-crq np1 vhz vvn pns31 vmb vbi vvn, (63) sermon (DIV2) 1773 Page 791
14434 and instituted of God, in order to that end, and it may be my lot, as well as others, to meet with God in them, therefore the Soul prizeth them; and instituted of God, in order to that end, and it may be my lot, as well as Others, to meet with God in them, Therefore the Soul prizeth them; cc vvn pp-f np1, p-acp n1 p-acp d n1, cc pn31 vmb vbi po11 n1, c-acp av c-acp n2-jn, pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp pno32, av dt n1 vvz pno32; (63) sermon (DIV2) 1773 Page 791
14435 how precious Ordinances (even those which were carnal (as the Apostle calls them) under the Jewish Oeconomy) were to the Servants of God who lived in those times, appears by the eminent instances of David in Psal. 84. Psal. 63. Psal. 42, &c. The Psalmist speaks of the Body of Jews, Psal. 84. v. 6. That they passed through the valley of Bacah and went from strength to strength, until they all appeared before God in Zion. how precious Ordinances (even those which were carnal (as the Apostle calls them) under the Jewish Oeconomy) were to the Servants of God who lived in those times, appears by the eminent instances of David in Psalm 84. Psalm 63. Psalm 42, etc. The Psalmist speaks of the Body of jews, Psalm 84. v. 6. That they passed through the valley of bacah and went from strength to strength, until they all appeared before God in Zion. c-crq j n2 (av d r-crq vbdr j (c-acp dt n1 vvz pno32) p-acp dt jp np1) vbdr p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 r-crq vvd p-acp d n2, vvz p-acp dt j n2 pp-f np1 p-acp np1 crd np1 crd np1 crd, av dt n1 vvz pp-f dt n1 pp-f np2, np1 crd n1 crd cst pns32 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc vvd p-acp n1 p-acp n1, c-acp pns32 d vvd p-acp np1 p-acp np1. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1773 Page 791
14456 for it is very connatural to us, to be careful in the preserving, and keeping •lose, for it is very connatural to us, to be careful in the preserving, and keeping •lose, c-acp pn31 vbz av j p-acp pno12, pc-acp vbi j p-acp dt n-vvg, cc vvg av-j, (63) sermon (DIV2) 1775 Page 792
14457 and safe whatsoever is precious to us. and safe whatsoever is precious to us. cc j r-crq vbz j p-acp pno12. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1775 Page 792
14436 And thus I have opened to you the fourth thing in this similitude, shewing you how aptly Christ is compared to a bundle of Myrrh, viz. For sweetness: but I also noted two things hinted in the term of bundle; a bundle, or bag notes a quantity of sweets. 2. Men use to bind up things in bundles, for their better preservation. Hence two things more. And thus I have opened to you the fourth thing in this similitude, showing you how aptly christ is compared to a bundle of Myrrh, viz. For sweetness: but I also noted two things hinted in the term of bundle; a bundle, or bag notes a quantity of sweets. 2. Men use to bind up things in bundles, for their better preservation. Hence two things more. cc av pns11 vhb vvn p-acp pn22 dt ord n1 p-acp d n1, vvg pn22 c-crq av-j np1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, n1 p-acp n1: cc-acp pns11 av vvn crd n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; dt n1, cc n1 n2 dt n1 pp-f n2-j. crd np1 vvb pc-acp vvi a-acp n2 p-acp n2, p-acp po32 j n1. av crd n2 av-dc. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1773 Page 791
14437 5. Christ is a bundle of Myrrh. He is an heap of sweetnesses, exceeding sweet to the gracious Soul. The Apostle saith, (Col. 2. 3.) That all the treasures of wisdom are in Christ. 5. christ is a bundle of Myrrh. He is an heap of Sweetnesses, exceeding sweet to the gracious Soul. The Apostle Says, (Col. 2. 3.) That all the treasures of Wisdom Are in christ. crd np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1. pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n2, vvg j p-acp dt j n1 dt n1 vvz, (np1 crd crd) cst d dt n2 pp-f n1 vbr p-acp np1. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1774 Page 791
14438 All the treasures of Soul sweetness are in Christ also. All the treasures of Soul sweetness Are in christ also. d dt n2 pp-f n1 n1 vbr p-acp np1 av. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1774 Page 791
14439 There are other things that are sweet to the Worldling, and him that is a stranger to Christ. There Are other things that Are sweet to the Worldling, and him that is a stranger to christ. pc-acp vbr j-jn n2 cst vbr j p-acp dt n1, cc pno31 cst vbz dt n1 p-acp np1. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1774 Page 791
14440 Stollen waters are sweet to the Thief, Prov. 9. 17. The bread of deceit is sweet to the deceiver, Prov. 20. 17. Lust is sweet to the unclean Person: Stolen waters Are sweet to the Thief, Curae 9. 17. The bred of deceit is sweet to the deceiver, Curae 20. 17. Lust is sweet to the unclean Person: vvn n2 vbr j p-acp dt n1, np1 crd crd dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz j p-acp dt n1, np1 crd crd n1 vbz j p-acp dt j n1: (63) sermon (DIV2) 1774 Page 791
14441 yea and to the exterior senses of a gracious Soul other things may be sweet to the Child of God. yea and to the exterior Senses of a gracious Soul other things may be sweet to the Child of God. uh cc p-acp dt j-jn n2 pp-f dt j n1 j-jn n2 vmb vbi j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1774 Page 791
14442 But to the Soul of the Saint (considered as a Saint) nothing is sweet but Christ, he is its bundle of Myrrh, all the pleasure, But to the Soul of the Saint (considered as a Saint) nothing is sweet but christ, he is its bundle of Myrrh, all the pleasure, p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 (vvn p-acp dt n1) pix vbz j p-acp np1, pns31 vbz po31 n1 pp-f n1, d dt n1, (63) sermon (DIV2) 1774 Page 791
14443 and sweetness, and delight that it hath in the World on this side of Heaven, is either in the meditation of Christ or application of him, fiducially, or assuredly; and sweetness, and delight that it hath in the World on this side of Heaven, is either in the meditation of christ or application of him, fiducially, or assuredly; cc n1, cc n1 cst pn31 vhz p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, vbz av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc n1 pp-f pno31, av-j, cc av-vvn; (63) sermon (DIV2) 1774 Page 791
14444 all his hopes of good are in Christ. Christ in him the hopes of glory. all his hope's of good Are in christ. christ in him the hope's of glory. d po31 n2 pp-f j vbr p-acp np1. np1 p-acp pno31 dt n2 pp-f n1. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1774 Page 791
14445 All his injoyments, which he valueth, are the enjoyments of Christ, and his grace, he is a bundle of Myrrh unto it. 6. Lastly. All his enjoyments, which he valueth, Are the enjoyments of christ, and his grace, he is a bundle of Myrrh unto it. 6. Lastly. d po31 n2, r-crq pns31 vvz, vbr dt n2 pp-f np1, cc po31 n1, pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pn31. crd ord. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1774 Page 791
14446 Christ is to it as a bundle of Myrrh, In regard of of its great care and diligence to preserve and keep alive its sense, christ is to it as a bundle of Myrrh, In regard of of its great care and diligence to preserve and keep alive its sense, np1 vbz p-acp pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp n1 pp-f pp-f po31 j n1 cc n1 p-acp vvb cc vvi j po31 n1, (63) sermon (DIV2) 1775 Page 792
14447 and enjoyments of the Lord Jesus Christ. The gracious Soul is very careful to keep its view of Christ. Observe the next words. and enjoyments of the Lord jesus christ. The gracious Soul is very careful to keep its view of christ. Observe the next words. cc n2 pp-f dt n1 np1 np1. dt j n1 vbz av j pc-acp vvi po31 n1 pp-f np1. vvb dt ord n2. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1775 Page 792
14448 He shall lye all night betwixt my breasts (of which hereafter.) Observe again this Spouses carriage, Cant. 3. 4. Upon her recovery of Christ when he had absented himself, I held him, and would not let him go, He shall lie all night betwixt my breasts (of which hereafter.) Observe again this Spouses carriage, Cant 3. 4. Upon her recovery of christ when he had absented himself, I held him, and would not let him go, pns31 vmb vvi d n1 p-acp po11 n2 (pp-f r-crq av.) vvb av d n2 n1, np1 crd crd p-acp po31 n1 pp-f np1 c-crq pns31 vhd vvn px31, pns11 vvd pno31, cc vmd xx vvi pno31 vvi, (63) sermon (DIV2) 1775 Page 792
14449 until I had brought him into my Mothers house: into the Chamber, of her that conceived me. until I had brought him into my Mother's house: into the Chamber, of her that conceived me. c-acp pns11 vhd vvn pno31 p-acp po11 ng1 n1: p-acp dt n1, pp-f pno31 cst vvd pno11. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1775 Page 792
14450 See also, Cant. 8. v. 1. The Soul that hath had any experiences of Christ and of the influences of his grace, binds them up as it were in a bundle. See also, Cant 8. v. 1. The Soul that hath had any experiences of christ and of the influences of his grace, binds them up as it were in a bundle. vvb av, np1 crd n1 crd dt n1 cst vhz vhn d n2 pp-f np1 cc pp-f dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, vvz pno32 a-acp c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp dt n1. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1775 Page 792
14451 The memory of that Soul is the bag and the string too. The memory of that Soul is the bag and the string too. dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbz dt n1 cc dt n1 av. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1775 Page 792
14452 Thus the Psalmist Psal. 77. 5. I have considered the days of old, the years of ancient times. Thus the Psalmist Psalm 77. 5. I have considered the days of old, the Years of ancient times. av dt n1 np1 crd crd pns11 vhb vvn dt n2 pp-f j, dt n2 pp-f j n2. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1775 Page 792
14458 The Worldling ties up his mony in bags, and is very careful to keep safely what he hath got with care; The Worldling ties up his money in bags, and is very careful to keep safely what he hath god with care; dt n1 vvz a-acp po31 n1 p-acp n2, cc vbz av j pc-acp vvi av-j r-crq pns31 vhz vvn p-acp n1; (63) sermon (DIV2) 1775 Page 792
14459 the Lady keeps her perfumes, and Jewels safe; so doth the Scholar his Books; indeed so doth every one, whatsoever he accounteth sweet and pretious: the Lady keeps her perfumes, and Jewels safe; so does the Scholar his Books; indeed so does every one, whatsoever he accounteth sweet and precious: dt n1 vvz po31 n2, cc n2 j; av vdz dt n1 po31 n2; av av vdz d pi, r-crq pns31 vvz j cc j: (63) sermon (DIV2) 1775 Page 792
14460 Now nothing being more sweet and precious to the Soul then Jesus Christ and his influences, it is as natural to him to indeavour the preservation of them. Now nothing being more sweet and precious to the Soul then jesus christ and his influences, it is as natural to him to endeavour the preservation of them. av pix vbg av-dc j cc j p-acp dt n1 cs np1 np1 cc po31 n2, pn31 vbz a-acp j p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f pno32. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1775 Page 792
14461 But I have spake enough to the explication, and confirmation of the point. But I have spoke enough to the explication, and confirmation of the point. p-acp pns11 vhb vvd av-d p-acp dt n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1775 Page 792
14462 Have you heard, that Christ is to the Soul, as a bundle of Myrrh? How sottish then is the generality of the World, that either despise, Have you herd, that christ is to the Soul, as a bundle of Myrrh? How sottish then is the generality of the World, that either despise, vhb pn22 vvn, cst np1 vbz p-acp dt n1, c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1? c-crq j av vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst d vvb, (63) sermon (DIV2) 1776 Page 792
14463 or neglect their interest in him. or neglect their Interest in him. cc vvi po32 n1 p-acp pno31. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1776 Page 792
14464 If ever a People despised their own mercies, and set light by the rock of their Salvation; If ever a People despised their own Mercies, and Set Light by the rock of their Salvation; cs av dt n1 vvd po32 d n2, cc j-vvn j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1; (63) sermon (DIV2) 1776 Page 792
14465 If ever a People forsook the fountain of living Waters to dig up to themselves cisterns, broken cisterns, that will hold no Water: If ever a People forsook the fountain of living Waters to dig up to themselves cisterns, broken cisterns, that will hold no Water: cs av dt n1 vvd dt n1 pp-f j-vvg n2 pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp px32 n2, j-vvn n2, cst vmb vvi dx n1: (63) sermon (DIV2) 1776 Page 792
14466 Certainly those are they who sit under the tenders of Christ in the Gospel, and yet do despite to the Covenant of grace, and neglect so great Salvation. Certainly those Are they who fit under the tenders of christ in the Gospel, and yet do despite to the Covenant of grace, and neglect so great Salvation. av-j d vbr pns32 r-crq vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, cc av vdb n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vvb av j n1. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1776 Page 792
14467 Christ is calling aloud every day as in the fifth of this Song, v. 1. I am come unto my Garden, poor creatures! christ is calling aloud every day as in the fifth of this Song, v. 1. I am come unto my Garden, poor creatures! np1 vbz vvg av d n1 c-acp p-acp dt ord pp-f d n1, n1 crd pns11 vbm vvn p-acp po11 n1, j n2! (63) sermon (DIV2) 1776 Page 792
14468 I have gathered my Myrrh with my Spice; I have gathered my Myrrh with my Spice; pns11 vhb vvn po11 n1 p-acp po11 n1; (63) sermon (DIV2) 1776 Page 792
14469 I have eaten my Hony Comb with my Hony, I have drank my Wine with my Milk; Eat (O friends!) Drink, I have eaten my Honey Comb with my Honey, I have drank my Wine with my Milk; Eat (Oh Friends!) Drink, pns11 vhb vvn po11 n1 vvi p-acp po11 n1, pns11 vhb vvd po11 n1 p-acp po11 n1; vvb (uh n2!) vvb, (63) sermon (DIV2) 1776 Page 793
14470 yea, drink abundantly O you beloved. yea, drink abundantly Oh you Beloved. uh, vvb av-j uh pn22 vvn. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1776 Page 793
14471 Christ incarnate, crucified, ascended up to Heaven, sitting at Gods right Hand, is daily preached to poor creatures. christ incarnate, Crucified, ascended up to Heaven, sitting At God's right Hand, is daily preached to poor creatures. np1 j, vvn, vvn a-acp p-acp n1, vvg p-acp npg1 j-jn n1, vbz av-j vvn p-acp j n2. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1776 Page 793
14472 And what is their language, other then that of the Prophet, Isa. 53. 3. He hath no form, no comeliness: And what is their language, other then that of the Prophet, Isaiah 53. 3. He hath no from, no comeliness: cc q-crq vbz po32 n1, j-jn av d pp-f dt n1, np1 crd crd pns31 vhz dx n1, dx n1: (63) sermon (DIV2) 1776 Page 793
14473 There is no beauty that we should desire him? People that live in these lightsome parts of the World, dwell upon the mountain of Myrrh, upon the hill of frankincense (to use the expression, Cant. 4. 6.) and yet how few are those that look after and discern any sweetness in Jesus Christ? What is the reason? Are not these men rational persons as well as believers? How comes it that the Lord Jesus Christ is as a bundle of Myrrh to a believing Soul, There is no beauty that we should desire him? People that live in these lightsome parts of the World, dwell upon the mountain of Myrrh, upon the hill of frankincense (to use the expression, Cant 4. 6.) and yet how few Are those that look After and discern any sweetness in jesus christ? What is the reason? are not these men rational Persons as well as believers? How comes it that the Lord jesus christ is as a bundle of Myrrh to a believing Soul, pc-acp vbz dx n1 cst pns12 vmd vvi pno31? n1 cst vvb p-acp d j n2 pp-f dt n1, vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 (pc-acp vvi dt n1, np1 crd crd) cc av c-crq d vbr d cst vvb a-acp cc vvi d n1 p-acp np1 np1? q-crq vbz dt n1? vbr xx d n2 j n2 c-acp av c-acp n2? q-crq vvz pn31 cst dt n1 np1 np1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j-vvg n1, (63) sermon (DIV2) 1776 Page 793
14474 and not at all pretious unto others? I will assign a double reason. and not At all precious unto Others? I will assign a double reason. cc xx p-acp d j p-acp n2-jn? pns11 vmb vvi dt j-jn n1. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1776 Page 793
14475 1. The first is their want of Spiritual senses. There are but few that have senses exercised to discern between Good and Evil. Heb. 5. ult.) the Carnal man is said to be dead in sin, life and sense go together, the dead man smells nothing. 1. The First is their want of Spiritual Senses. There Are but few that have Senses exercised to discern between Good and Evil. Hebrew 5. ult.) the Carnal man is said to be dead in since, life and sense go together, the dead man smells nothing. crd dt ord vbz po32 n1 pp-f j n2. pc-acp vbr p-acp d cst vhb n2 vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp j cc np1 np1 crd n1.) dt j n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi j p-acp n1, n1 cc n1 vvi av, dt j n1 vvz pix. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1777 Page 793
14476 The Natural Soul is a dead Soul. He hath Natural senses, he discerns the sweetness of Hony to his tast, Musick to his Ear, fair and beautiful objects to his Eye, Perfumes to his Nostrils, the sweetness of notions to his understanding, The Natural Soul is a dead Soul. He hath Natural Senses, he discerns the sweetness of Honey to his taste, Music to his Ear, fair and beautiful objects to his Eye, Perfumes to his Nostrils, the sweetness of notions to his understanding, dt j n1 vbz dt j n1 pns31 vhz j n2, pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1, n1 p-acp po31 n1, j cc j n2 p-acp po31 n1, vvz p-acp po31 n2, dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp po31 n1, (63) sermon (DIV2) 1777 Page 793
14477 but he discerns no sweetness in spiritual things, he savours not the things of the Spirit. but he discerns no sweetness in spiritual things, he savours not the things of the Spirit. cc-acp pns31 vvz dx n1 p-acp j n2, pns31 vvz xx dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1777 Page 793
14478 2. But Secondly, His Nostrils are choked with other Smells. 2. But Secondly, His Nostrils Are choked with other Smells. crd p-acp ord, po31 n2 vbr vvn p-acp n-jn vvz. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1778 Page 793
14479 The vitiated pallat tasts not the sweetness of the best meat, the Nostrils suffocated with stinks discern not the sweetness of the best Perfumes; The vitiated palate tastes not the sweetness of the best meat, the Nostrils suffocated with stinks discern not the sweetness of the best Perfumes; dt j-vvn n1 vvz xx dt n1 pp-f dt js n1, dt n2 vvn p-acp vvz vvb xx dt n1 pp-f dt js vvz; (63) sermon (DIV2) 1778 Page 793
14480 the Souls of unbelievers, are filled and suffocated with the smells of the World: the Souls of unbelievers, Are filled and suffocated with the smells of the World: dt n2 pp-f n2, vbr vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1: (63) sermon (DIV2) 1778 Page 793
14481 One with the smell of unjust gain, Dulcis odor lucri, he cannot smell the sweetness of Christ, who commands him to leave the gain of injustice, to distribute and give to the poor, to avoid covetousness which is Idolatry; One with the smell of unjust gain, Dulcis odour lucri, he cannot smell the sweetness of christ, who commands him to leave the gain of injustice, to distribute and give to the poor, to avoid covetousness which is Idolatry; pi p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, fw-la n1 fw-la, pns31 vmbx vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vvz pno31 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp dt j, pc-acp vvi n1 r-crq vbz n1; (63) sermon (DIV2) 1778 Page 793
14482 another is suffocated with the savour of Worldly business and imployments, he smells the smell of a field which the Lord hath blest, the smell of his Worldly business puts out the smell of Christs sweetness, he is cumbred about many things, Another is suffocated with the savour of Worldly business and employments, he smells the smell of a field which the Lord hath blessed, the smell of his Worldly business puts out the smell of Christ sweetness, he is cumbered about many things, j-jn vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1 cc n2, pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq dt n1 vhz vvn, dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1 vvz av dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, pns31 vbz vvn p-acp d n2, (63) sermon (DIV2) 1778 Page 793
14483 and he smells no sweetness in the One thing necessary. and he smells no sweetness in the One thing necessary. cc pns31 vvz dx n1 p-acp dt crd n1 j. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1778 Page 793
14484 A third hath his smell adulterated with sordid lusts, the smell of a drunken cup, of a fordid wanton, spoils him for smelling this bundle of Myrrh, which is infinitely more sweet. A third hath his smell adulterated with sordid Lustiest, the smell of a drunken cup, of a fordid wanton, spoils him for smelling this bundle of Myrrh, which is infinitely more sweet. dt ord vhz po31 n1 vvn p-acp j n2, dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, pp-f dt vvd j-jn, vvz pno31 p-acp vvg d n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vbz av-j av-dc j. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1778 Page 793
14485 But give me leave to turn this complaint and reproof into an Exhortation. In the first place. But give me leave to turn this complaint and reproof into an Exhortation. In the First place. cc-acp vvb pno11 n1 pc-acp vvi d n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1. p-acp dt ord n1. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1778 Page 793
14486 O you fools, when will you be wise? You that are creatures of pleasure, Oh you Fools, when will you be wise? You that Are creatures of pleasure, uh pn22 n2, c-crq vmb pn22 vbi j? pn22 cst vbr n2 pp-f n1, (63) sermon (DIV2) 1779 Page 794
14487 and are not satisfied without a ransacking of the whole Creation for objects of delight, Turn in hither I beseech you, and tell me if there be any sweetness like this bundle of Myrrh. and Are not satisfied without a ransacking of the Whole Creation for objects of delight, Turn in hither I beseech you, and tell me if there be any sweetness like this bundle of Myrrh. cc vbr xx vvn p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt j-jn n1 p-acp n2 pp-f n1, vvb p-acp av pns11 vvb pn22, cc vvb pno11 cs pc-acp vbb d n1 av-j d n1 pp-f n1. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1779 Page 794
14488 Your Eye engageth your Tongue to call the comely face sweet; Alas! A fit of sickness spoils the beauty of it, the Small-Pox spoileth that glory; Your Eye engageth your Tongue to call the comely face sweet; Alas! A fit of sickness spoils the beauty of it, the Small-Pox spoileth that glory; po22 n1 vvz po22 n1 pc-acp vvi dt j n1 j; uh! dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f pn31, dt n1 vvz d n1; (63) sermon (DIV2) 1779 Page 794
14489 how ever when death hath taken possession of it, you see no more sweetness in it. how ever when death hath taken possession of it, you see no more sweetness in it. q-crq av c-crq n1 vhz vvn n1 pp-f pn31, pn22 vvb av-dx dc n1 p-acp pn31. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1779 Page 794
14490 You hear the voice of a singing man or Woman, & you think it sweet, You hear the voice of a singing man or Woman, & you think it sweet, pn22 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvg n1 cc n1, cc pn22 vvb pn31 j, (63) sermon (DIV2) 1779 Page 794
14491 but that voice will one day grow hoarse, or you may be in a state, that it will grate upon your Ears, and be offensive to you. but that voice will one day grow hoarse, or you may be in a state, that it will grate upon your Ears, and be offensive to you. cc-acp cst n1 vmb crd n1 vvi j, cc pn22 vmb vbi p-acp dt n1, cst pn31 vmb vvi p-acp po22 n2, cc vbi j p-acp pn22. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1779 Page 794
14492 You smell a powder or perfume, and you must have it and wear it about you, because it is sweet: You smell a powder or perfume, and you must have it and wear it about you, Because it is sweet: pn22 vvb dt n1 cc n1, cc pn22 vmb vhi pn31 cc vvi pn31 p-acp pn22, c-acp pn31 vbz j: (63) sermon (DIV2) 1779 Page 794
14493 But what are all these to one Christ, who is sweetest to the Soul in an evil day, who doth not refresh the outward man so much as the inward man; But what Are all these to one christ, who is Sweetest to the Soul in an evil day, who does not refresh the outward man so much as the inward man; cc-acp q-crq vbr d d p-acp crd np1, r-crq vbz js p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, r-crq vdz xx vvi dt j n1 av av-d c-acp dt j n1; (63) sermon (DIV2) 1779 Page 794
14494 whose sweetness ravisheth every soul that is possessed of it, never corrupts nor decaies, nor saileth, Imagine all the lines of beauty, which adorn all sublunary faces, to be brought into one face, that face must be very lovely: whose sweetness ravisheth every soul that is possessed of it, never corrupts nor decays, nor saileth, Imagine all the lines of beauty, which adorn all sublunary faces, to be brought into one face, that face must be very lovely: rg-crq n1 vvz d n1 cst vbz vvn pp-f pn31, av-x vvz ccx vvz, ccx vvz, vvb d dt n2 pp-f n1, r-crq vvb d j n2, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp crd n1, cst n1 vmb vbi av j: (63) sermon (DIV2) 1779 Page 794
14495 But all nothing to the face of Christ, in the Eye of a believing Soul. If you could rifle Arabia, and from all the sweet Plants and Gums, But all nothing to the face of christ, in the Eye of a believing Soul. If you could rifle Arabia, and from all the sweet Plants and Gums, cc-acp av-d pix p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvg n1 cs pn22 vmd vvi np1, cc p-acp d dt j n2 cc n2, (63) sermon (DIV2) 1779 Page 794
14496 and Spices, which abound there, distil one sweet Water, or make one aromatical compound or perfume, that should have in it united, whatsoever is scattered in them, of pleasure to the senses, they would all be nothing to one Sprig of this bundle of Myrrh, to one beam of Christs countenance, the least breathings of his Love upon the Soul of his Saint. and Spices, which abound there, distil one sweet Water, or make one aromatical compound or perfume, that should have in it united, whatsoever is scattered in them, of pleasure to the Senses, they would all be nothing to one Sprig of this bundle of Myrrh, to one beam of Christ countenance, the least breathings of his Love upon the Soul of his Saint. cc n2, r-crq vvb a-acp, vvb crd j n1, cc vvi crd j n1 cc n1, cst vmd vhi p-acp pn31 vvn, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp pno32, pp-f n1 p-acp dt n2, pns32 vmd d vbi pix p-acp crd n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f n1, p-acp crd n1 pp-f npg1 n1, dt ds n2-vvg pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1779 Page 794
14497 Ob. Ah! But saies a poor Soul, you told us that Myrrh. Is not every ones portion, it only grows in Arabia, and every one there gets it not, you told us there was a season in which it must be got, Ob. Ah! But Says a poor Soul, you told us that Myrrh. Is not every ones portion, it only grows in Arabia, and every one there gets it not, you told us there was a season in which it must be god, np1 uh p-acp vvz dt j n1, pn22 vvd pno12 d n1. vbz xx d pig n1, pn31 av-j vvz p-acp np1, cc d pi pc-acp vvz pn31 xx, pn22 vvd pno12 a-acp vbds dt n1 p-acp r-crq pn31 vmb vbi vvn, (63) sermon (DIV2) 1780 Page 794
14498 and if that were lost, or if during the season, due means were not used, People got no Gum; and if that were lost, or if during the season, due means were not used, People god no Gum; cc cs d vbdr vvn, cc cs p-acp dt n1, j-jn n2 vbdr xx vvn, n1 vvd dx n1; (63) sermon (DIV2) 1780 Page 794
14499 I am afraid my season is gone, and know not what course to take to get it. I am afraid my season is gone, and know not what course to take to get it. pns11 vbm j po11 n1 vbz vvn, cc vvb xx r-crq n1 pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi pn31. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1780 Page 794
14500 Sol. 1. What the Country of Arabia was for Myrrh, that is every place (where the Gospel is preached) as to the gaining of Christ. Sol. 1. What the Country of Arabia was for Myrrh, that is every place (where the Gospel is preached) as to the gaining of christ. np1 crd q-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds p-acp n1, cst vbz d n1 (c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn) c-acp p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f np1. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1781 Page 794
14501 It is true there are many Countries where the Gospel of Christ is not preached, but England is a mountain of Myrrh, and it drops every day amongst you. It is true there Are many Countries where the Gospel of christ is not preached, but England is a mountain of Myrrh, and it drops every day among you. pn31 vbz j pc-acp vbr d n2 c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz xx vvn, cc-acp np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, cc pn31 vvz d n1 p-acp pn22. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1781 Page 794
14502 2. I told you that in the Country where the Myrrh grew every one gathered it not: But I told you it was their own fault, either despising through ignorance, 2. I told you that in the Country where the Myrrh grew every one gathered it not: But I told you it was their own fault, either despising through ignorance, crd pns11 vvd pn22 d p-acp dt n1 c-crq dt n1 vvd d crd vvd pn31 xx: cc-acp pns11 vvd pn22 pn31 vbds po32 d n1, d vvg p-acp n1, (63) sermon (DIV2) 1782 Page 795
14503 or through laziness neglecting their opportunity; or through laziness neglecting their opportunity; cc p-acp n1 vvg po32 n1; (63) sermon (DIV2) 1782 Page 795
14504 in the Country where Christ is Preach'd, every one receives him not, but it is their own fault. in the Country where christ is Preached, every one receives him not, but it is their own fault. p-acp dt n1 c-crq np1 vbz vvn, d crd vvz pno31 xx, p-acp pn31 vbz po32 d n1. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1782 Page 795
14505 I do not think it is true, in every sense, that every man may be saved that will; I do not think it is true, in every sense, that every man may be saved that will; pns11 vdb xx vvi pn31 vbz j, p-acp d n1, cst d n1 vmb vbi vvn cst vmb; (63) sermon (DIV2) 1782 Page 795
14506 This phrase implies a power in our selves to Spiritual actions: This phrase Implies a power in our selves to Spiritual actions: d n1 vvz dt n1 p-acp po12 n2 p-acp j n2: (63) sermon (DIV2) 1782 Page 795
14507 but it is unquestionably true that if any Soul sitting under the Gospel perish, it is because it will not be saved. but it is unquestionably true that if any Soul sitting under the Gospel perish, it is Because it will not be saved. cc-acp pn31 vbz av-j j cst cs d n1 vvg p-acp dt n1 vvb, pn31 vbz c-acp pn31 vmb xx vbi vvn. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1782 Page 795
14508 You will not come to me saith our Saviour, that you may have life. You will not come to me Says our Saviour, that you may have life. pn22 vmb xx vvi p-acp pno11 vvz po12 n1, cst pn22 vmb vhi n1. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1782 Page 795
14509 3. I told you indeed that there is a season, (as there was for gathering Myrrh) which if neglected, we get no share in Christ. 3. I told you indeed that there is a season, (as there was for gathering Myrrh) which if neglected, we get no share in christ. crd pns11 vvd pn22 av d a-acp vbz dt n1, (c-acp a-acp vbds p-acp vvg n1) r-crq cs vvn, pns12 vvb dx n1 p-acp np1. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1783 Page 795
14510 The foolish Virgins came when the gate was shut. Many shall seek and shall not enter. There is a season of grace. And some Divines think that this season is oft times finished while our life yet lasteth, The foolish Virgins Come when the gate was shut. Many shall seek and shall not enter. There is a season of grace. And Some Divines think that this season is oft times finished while our life yet lasteth, dt j n2 vvd c-crq dt n1 vbds vvn. d vmb vvi cc vmb xx vvi. pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1. cc d n2-jn vvb cst d n1 vbz av av vvn cs po12 n1 av vvz, (63) sermon (DIV2) 1783 Page 795
14512 sure I am, thou hast no sufficient reason to conclude thy season past, whiles yet thy life lasts, sure I am, thou hast no sufficient reason to conclude thy season past, while yet thy life lasts, av-j pns11 vbm, pns21 vh2 dx j n1 pc-acp vvi po21 n1 j, cs av po21 n1 vvz, (63) sermon (DIV2) 1783 Page 795
14513 and the means are continued, especially if God yet at last give thee an heart to come unto Christ. and the means Are continued, especially if God yet At last give thee an heart to come unto christ. cc dt n2 vbr vvn, av-j cs np1 av p-acp ord vvb pno21 dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1783 Page 795
14514 4. Doest thou ask what thou shouldest do? Remember what I told you, concerning the procuring of the dropping of Myrrh. 1. They made an incision into the tree. 2. They set something to receive it. The incision is made already. 4. Dost thou ask what thou Shouldst do? remember what I told you, Concerning the procuring of the dropping of Myrrh. 1. They made an incision into the tree. 2. They Set something to receive it. The incision is made already. crd vd2 pns21 vvi q-crq pns21 vmd2 vdi? np1 r-crq pns11 vvd pn22, vvg dt n-vvg pp-f dt j-vvg pp-f n1. crd pns32 vvd dt n1 p-acp dt n1. crd pns32 vvd pi pc-acp vvi pn31. dt n1 vbz vvn av. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1784 Page 795
14515 The Souldiers made that when they pierced thy Saviours side. The Soldiers made that when they pierced thy Saviors side. dt n2 vvd cst c-crq pns32 vvd po21 ng1 n1. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1784 Page 795
14516 There is nothing left for thee to do, but to open thy heart to receive those influences of grace which freely drop from a crucified Christ: There is nothing left for thee to do, but to open thy heart to receive those influences of grace which freely drop from a Crucified christ: pc-acp vbz pix vvn p-acp pno21 pc-acp vdi, cc-acp p-acp vvb po21 n1 pc-acp vvi d n2 pp-f n1 r-crq av-j vvb p-acp dt vvn np1: (63) sermon (DIV2) 1785 Page 795
14517 yea God must do that too. yea God must do that too. uh np1 vmb vdi d av. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1785 Page 795
14518 The truth is, thou hast nothing to do more then to go up to the mountain of Myrrh, to wait upon God in his Ordinances, to sit under Gospel dispensations and to look up to Heaven for further grace. The truth is, thou hast nothing to do more then to go up to the mountain of Myrrh, to wait upon God in his Ordinances, to fit under Gospel dispensations and to look up to Heaven for further grace. dt n1 vbz, pns21 vh2 pix pc-acp vdi dc cs pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp vvb p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 n2 cc p-acp vvb a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp jc n1. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1785 Page 795
14519 Only remember the full Soul loaths the Hony-Comb, the full dish receives not the most precious liquor; Only Remember the full Soul Loathes the Hony-Comb, the full dish receives not the most precious liquour; j vvb dt j n1 vvz dt n1, dt j n1 vvz xx dt av-ds j n1; (63) sermon (DIV2) 1785 Page 795
14520 and while thy Soul is full of the love of the World and love of lusts, it receives no Myrrh, and while thy Soul is full of the love of the World and love of Lustiest, it receives no Myrrh, cc cs po21 n1 vbz j pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n2, pn31 vvz dx n1, (63) sermon (DIV2) 1785 Page 795
14521 while it is full of the love of pleasures, wantonness, froth and idleness, it is like the riven dish, that holds nothing. while it is full of the love of pleasures, wantonness, froth and idleness, it is like the riven dish, that holds nothing. cs pn31 vbz j pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2, n1, n1 cc n1, pn31 vbz av-j dt j-vvn n1, cst vvz pix. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1785 Page 795
14522 But to come to a conclusion, But to come to a conclusion, p-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, (63) sermon (DIV2) 1785 Page 795
14523 Is Christ to the Believers as a bundle of Myrrh? Then hear me O you Children of the most high! Is christ to the Believers as a bundle of Myrrh? Then hear me Oh you Children of the most high! vbz np1 p-acp dt n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1? av vvb pno11 uh pn22 n2 pp-f dt av-ds j! (63) sermon (DIV2) 1786 Page 795
14524 I will urge but two things upon you as an improvement of this Notion. 1. Ʋse him as a bundle of Myrrh. I will urge but two things upon you as an improvement of this Notion. 1. Ʋse him as a bundle of Myrrh. pns11 vmb vvi p-acp crd n2 p-acp pn22 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1. crd vvb pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1786 Page 795
14525 I will press this in three things. 1. Be often taking the savour of him: I will press this in three things. 1. Be often taking the savour of him: pns11 vmb vvi d p-acp crd n2. crd vbb av vvg dt n1 pp-f pno31: (63) sermon (DIV2) 1787 Page 796
14526 The woman that hath a rare smelling flower, or perfume, wears it in her bosom she suffers not the first to dye in her Garden, The woman that hath a rare smelling flower, or perfume, wears it in her bosom she suffers not the First to die in her Garden, dt n1 cst vhz dt j j-vvg n1, cc n1, vvz pn31 p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vvz xx dt ord pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1, (63) sermon (DIV2) 1787 Page 796
14527 nor the latter to evaporate in her cabinet, but she is often smelling of it. nor the latter to evaporate in her cabinet, but she is often smelling of it. ccx av d pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1, cc-acp pns31 vbz av vvg pp-f pn31. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1787 Page 796
14528 Oh that the Children of God would make as much use of Christ, that they would not let his sweetness in a Gospel ordinance evaporate into the Air, O that the Children of God would make as much use of christ, that they would not let his sweetness in a Gospel Ordinance evaporate into the Air, uh cst dt n2 pp-f np1 vmd vvi p-acp d n1 pp-f np1, cst pns32 vmd xx vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, (63) sermon (DIV2) 1787 Page 796
14529 nor the sweetness of his mediatory actions revealed in the Gospel die in sheets of Paper, nor the sweetness of his mediatory actions revealed in the Gospel die in sheets of Paper, ccx dt n1 pp-f po31 j n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 vvb p-acp n2 pp-f n1, (63) sermon (DIV2) 1787 Page 796
14530 but that they would study the Scriptures, meditate on the Word, think over Gospel Sermons when they have heard them! but that they would study the Scriptures, meditate on the Word, think over Gospel Sermons when they have herd them! cc-acp cst pns32 vmd vvi dt n2, vvi p-acp dt n1, vvb p-acp n1 n2 c-crq pns32 vhb vvn pno32! (63) sermon (DIV2) 1787 Page 796
14531 Oh that they would wear, the remembrance of Christs actions upon their hearts every day, how sweet would it be to their Souls? How pleasant to their thoughts! O that they would wear, the remembrance of Christ actions upon their hearts every day, how sweet would it be to their Souls? How pleasant to their thoughts! uh cst pns32 vmd vvi, dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2 p-acp po32 n2 d n1, c-crq j vmd pn31 vbi p-acp po32 n2? q-crq j p-acp po32 n2! (63) sermon (DIV2) 1787 Page 796
14551 2. Is Christ to the believers a bundle of Myrrh? Let not them be as bundles of Nettles to him. 2. Is christ to the believers a bundle of Myrrh? Let not them be as bundles of Nettles to him. crd vbz np1 p-acp dt n2 dt n1 pp-f n1? vvb xx pno32 vbi p-acp n2 pp-f n2 p-acp pno31. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1790 Page 797
14532 the lazy student loseth the sweetness of those thousand notions, that are in his Books, because he never reads his Books, nor spends time in studying them: the lazy student loses the sweetness of those thousand notions, that Are in his Books, Because he never reads his Books, nor spends time in studying them: dt j n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f d crd n2, cst vbr p-acp po31 n2, c-acp pns31 av-x vvz po31 n2, ccx vvz n1 p-acp vvg pno32: (63) sermon (DIV2) 1787 Page 796
14533 The negligent Christian loseth much of that infinite sweetness that his Soul might have by reflecting upon the Gospel story, The negligent Christian loses much of that infinite sweetness that his Soul might have by reflecting upon the Gospel story, dt j njp vvz d pp-f d j n1 cst po31 n1 vmd vhi p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 n1, (63) sermon (DIV2) 1787 Page 796
14534 and Gospel truths, for want of meditating upon them. and Gospel truths, for want of meditating upon them. cc n1 n2, p-acp n1 pp-f vvg p-acp pno32. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1787 Page 796
14535 2. Be exceeding careful to preserve the influences of Christ upon your Souls and your experiences of his love. 2. Be exceeding careful to preserve the influences of christ upon your Souls and your experiences of his love. crd vbb vvg j pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp po22 n2 cc po22 n2 pp-f po31 n1. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1788 Page 796
14536 Shall the woman bind up her sweet flowers in a posy, and the Lady carefully tye up her perfumes in bags and glasses, that they might not lose their scent, Shall the woman bind up her sweet flowers in a posy, and the Lady carefully tie up her perfumes in bags and glasses, that they might not loose their scent, vmb dt n1 vvb a-acp po31 j n2 p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1 av-j vvi a-acp po31 n2 p-acp n2 cc n2, cst pns32 vmd xx vvi po32 n1, (63) sermon (DIV2) 1788 Page 796
14537 and she the sweetness of them? And shall a Christian possessed of the sweet influences of grace, possessed of the presence of Jesus Christ do nothing to preserve it. and she the sweetness of them? And shall a Christian possessed of the sweet influences of grace, possessed of the presence of jesus christ do nothing to preserve it. cc pns31 dt n1 pp-f pno32? cc vmb dt njp vvn pp-f dt j n2 pp-f n1, vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 np1 vdb pix pc-acp vvi pn31. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1788 Page 796
14538 Say with the Spouse here, he shall lodge all night betwixt my breasts; Say with the Spouse Here, he shall lodge all night betwixt my breasts; np1 p-acp dt n1 av, pns31 vmb vvi d n1 p-acp po11 n2; (63) sermon (DIV2) 1788 Page 796
14539 do as the Spouse, Cant. 3. When she had found him whom her Soul loved, she held him, she would not let him go, till she had carried him to her Mothers house, to the house of her that conceived her. do as the Spouse, Cant 3. When she had found him whom her Soul loved, she held him, she would not let him go, till she had carried him to her Mother's house, to the house of her that conceived her. vdb p-acp dt n1, np1 crd c-crq pns31 vhd vvn pno31 r-crq po31 n1 vvd, pns31 vvd pno31, pns31 vmd xx vvi pno31 vvi, c-acp pns31 vhd vvn pno31 p-acp po31 ng1 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31 cst vvd pno31. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1788 Page 796
14540 Bind up your experiences of the Love of Christ in so many bundles, and do what in you lyes to preserve his influences in the Vigour of them, would you know how you might preserve them? There is no better way then for you to keep up in your Souls, Bind up your experiences of the Love of christ in so many bundles, and do what in you lies to preserve his influences in the Vigour of them, would you know how you might preserve them? There is no better Way then for you to keep up in your Souls, vvb a-acp po22 n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp av d n2, cc vdb r-crq p-acp pn22 vvz pc-acp vvi po31 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32, vmd pn22 vvi c-crq pn22 vmd vvi pno32? pc-acp vbz dx jc n1 cs p-acp pn22 pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp po22 n2, (63) sermon (DIV2) 1788 Page 796
14541 an high value and esteem of them; it is ordinarily for want of love, that the Beloved withdraws himself. an high valve and esteem of them; it is ordinarily for want of love, that the beloved withdraws himself. dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f pno32; pn31 vbz av-j p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cst dt j-vvn vvz px31. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1788 Page 796
14542 3. You are communicative, of your sweet perfumes. 3. You Are communicative, of your sweet perfumes. crd pn22 vbr j, pp-f po22 j n2. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1789 Page 796
14543 The Lady cannot wear her strong perfumes, but others whom she cometh near will partake of her sweetness. The Lady cannot wear her strong perfumes, but Others whom she comes near will partake of her sweetness. dt n1 vmbx vvi po31 j n2, cc-acp n2-jn r-crq pns31 vvz av-j vmb vvi pp-f po31 n1. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1789 Page 796
14544 It is of the Nature of the perfume to season the whole Air. It is of the Nature of the perfume to season the Whole Air. pn31 vbz pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt j-jn n1. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1789 Page 796
14545 She will hardly have a perfume, bat out of a desire to have it taken notice of, she will be holding it to the Nostrils of others. She will hardly have a perfume, bat out of a desire to have it taken notice of, she will be holding it to the Nostrils of Others. pns31 vmb av vhi dt n1, n1 av pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vhi pn31 vvn n1 pp-f, pns31 vmb vbi vvg pn31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2-jn. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1789 Page 797
14546 Oh that you who are possessed of the Lord Jesus Christ, this bundle of Myrrh, would be as communicative of that also: O that you who Are possessed of the Lord jesus christ, this bundle of Myrrh, would be as communicative of that also: uh cst pn22 r-crq vbr vvn pp-f dt n1 np1 np1, d n1 pp-f n1, vmd vbi a-acp j pp-f cst av: (63) sermon (DIV2) 1789 Page 797
14547 That you would be commending Christ (as the Woman of Samaria did, John. 4.) to your Neighbours, Kindred, Children, Friends, Acquaintance, that they also might follow after him in the savour of his precious ointments. That you would be commending christ (as the Woman of Samaria did, John. 4.) to your Neighbours, Kindred, Children, Friends, Acquaintance, that they also might follow After him in the savour of his precious ointments. cst pn22 vmd vbi vvg np1 (c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vdd, np1 crd) p-acp po22 n2, n1, n2, n2, n1, cst pns32 av vmd vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n2. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1789 Page 797
14548 This is a piece of Christians duty. This is a piece of Christians duty. d vbz dt n1 pp-f njpg2 n1. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1789 Page 797
14549 When thou art converted (saith our Saviour to Peter) strengthen thy Brethren. Thus to do good, When thou art converted (Says our Saviour to Peter) strengthen thy Brothers. Thus to do good, c-crq pns21 vb2r vvn (vvz po12 n1 p-acp np1) vvb po21 n2. av pc-acp vdi j, (63) sermon (DIV2) 1789 Page 797
14550 and to distribute forget not, for with such service God is well pleased: But to come to a conclusion, and to distribute forget not, for with such service God is well pleased: But to come to a conclusion, cc pc-acp vvi vvb xx, c-acp p-acp d n1 np1 vbz av vvn: cc-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, (63) sermon (DIV2) 1789 Page 797
14552 The Bundle of Myrrh gives a pleasant smell, cheereth the senses. The bundle of Nettles Pricketh, The Bundle of Myrrh gives a pleasant smell, Cheereth the Senses. The bundle of Nettles Pricks, dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz dt j n1, vvz dt n2. dt n1 pp-f n2 vvz, (63) sermon (DIV2) 1790 Page 797
14553 and offendeth, and grieveth the Nostrils; and offends, and Grieveth the Nostrils; cc vvz, cc vvz dt n2; (63) sermon (DIV2) 1790 Page 797
14554 It is the Apostles exhortation Eph. 4. 30. Grieve not the holy Spirit by which you are sealed to the day of redemption. It is the Apostles exhortation Ephesians 4. 30. Grieve not the holy Spirit by which you Are sealed to the day of redemption. pn31 vbz dt np1 n1 np1 crd crd vvb xx dt j n1 p-acp r-crq pn22 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1790 Page 797
14555 The Exhortation is to holiness of Conversation: The Argument is from the love of Christ to you. The Exhortation is to holiness of Conversation: The Argument is from the love of christ to you. dt n1 vbz p-acp n1 pp-f n1: dt n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pn22. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1790 Page 797
14556 The love of God constraineth (saith the Apostle.) There are many arguments to press holiness from, none so ingenuous, none so constraining to an ingenuous Soul, The love of God constrains (Says the Apostle.) There Are many Arguments to press holiness from, none so ingenuous, none so constraining to an ingenuous Soul, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz (vvz dt n1.) pc-acp vbr d n2 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp, pix av j, pix av vvg p-acp dt j n1, (63) sermon (DIV2) 1790 Page 797
14557 as the sweetness of Jesus Christ to it. as the sweetness of jesus christ to it. c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 np1 p-acp pn31. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1790 Page 797
14558 It breaks the heart of an ingenuous Child to remember its frowardness to an indulgent Father, and a tender Mother. It breaks the heart of an ingenuous Child to Remember its frowardness to an indulgent Father, and a tender Mother. pn31 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt j n1, cc dt j n1. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1790 Page 797
14559 Love worketh much upon a good Nature. Love works much upon a good Nature. n1 vvz av-d p-acp dt j n1. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1790 Page 797
14560 Study this Argument and the force of it upon your Souls to make you perfect holiness in the Lords fear. Study this Argument and the force of it upon your Souls to make you perfect holiness in the lords Fear. n1 d n1 cc dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp po22 n2 pc-acp vvi pn22 j n1 p-acp dt n2 vvb. (63) sermon (DIV2) 1790 Page 797
14561 Sermon LV. Cant. 1. 13. He shall lye all night betwixt my Breasts. Sermon LV. Cant 1. 13. He shall lie all night betwixt my Breasts. n1 crd. np1 crd crd pns31 vmb vvi d n1 p-acp po11 n2. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1790 Page 798
14562 I Have united the bundle of Myrrh in my Text, that I might give you the fuller smell thereof. I Have united the bundle of Myrrh in my Text, that I might give you the fuller smell thereof. pns11 vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po11 n1, cst pns11 vmd vvi pn22 dt jc n1 av. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1791 Page 798
14563 Christ is the Posie of his Saints; we must now find him a convenient place; christ is the Posy of his Saints; we must now find him a convenient place; np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f po31 n2; pns12 vmb av vvi pno31 dt j n1; (64) sermon (DIV2) 1791 Page 798
14564 the Text assigns him a Posies place, about, or betwixt the breasts, not upon her shoulders, as if he were her burthen, the Text assigns him a Posies place, about, or betwixt the breasts, not upon her shoulders, as if he were her burden, dt n1 vvz pno31 dt n2 n1, a-acp, cc p-acp dt n2, xx p-acp po31 n2, c-acp cs pns31 vbdr po31 n1, (64) sermon (DIV2) 1791 Page 798
14565 nor behind her back, where she could not view him, but in her breast, where she may be alwaies pleasing her senses with him. nor behind her back, where she could not view him, but in her breast, where she may be always pleasing her Senses with him. ccx p-acp po31 n1, c-crq pns31 vmd xx vvi pno31, cc-acp p-acp po31 n1, c-crq pns31 vmb vbi av vvg po31 n2 p-acp pno31. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1791 Page 798
14566 The Psalmist, Psal. 16. 8. says, I have set the Lord alwaies before me, he is at my right hand, The Psalmist, Psalm 16. 8. Says, I have Set the Lord always before me, he is At my right hand, dt n1, np1 crd crd vvz, pns11 vhb vvn dt n1 av p-acp pno11, pns31 vbz p-acp po11 j-jn n1, (64) sermon (DIV2) 1791 Page 798
14567 therefore I shall not be moved. Therefore I shall not be moved. av pns11 vmb xx vbi vvn. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1791 Page 798
14568 De Ponte notes, that the believing Soul in the time of spiritual Combate, setteth Christ at her right hand, De Ponte notes, that the believing Soul in the time of spiritual Combat, sets christ At her right hand, fw-fr np1 n2, cst dt j-vvg n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, vvz np1 p-acp po31 j-jn n1, (64) sermon (DIV2) 1791 Page 798
14569 but in the time of Peace she lodgeth him betwixt her breasts. but in the time of Peace she lodgeth him betwixt her breasts. cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pns31 vvz pno31 p-acp po31 n2. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1791 Page 798
14570 It was an old usage, saith Atheneus, to anoint the breast with Myrrh, because of its vertue to strengthen the heart; It was an old usage, Says Atheneus, to anoint the breast with Myrrh, Because of its virtue to strengthen the heart; pn31 vbds dt j n1, vvz np1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp n1, c-acp pp-f po31 n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1; (64) sermon (DIV2) 1791 Page 798
14571 here our Spouse placeth her bundle of Myrrh. Not to trouble you with the strained fancies of Interpreters, concerning the Spouse's breasts; Here our Spouse places her bundle of Myrrh. Not to trouble you with the strained fancies of Interpreters, Concerning the Spouse's breasts; av po12 n1 vvz po31 n1 pp-f n1. xx pc-acp vvi pn22 p-acp dt j-vvn n2 pp-f n2, vvg dt ng1 n2; (64) sermon (DIV2) 1791 Page 798
14572 In mammis signum amoris: the place betwixt the breasts is near to the heart, and the seat of the beloved Object; In mammis signum amoris: the place betwixt the breasts is near to the heart, and the seat of the Beloved Object; p-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la: dt n1 p-acp dt n2 vbz av-j p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n1; (64) sermon (DIV2) 1792 Page 798
14573 it is the beloved Husband, and the Beloved Babe that is allowed to lodge betwixt the breasts. it is the Beloved Husband, and the beloved Babe that is allowed to lodge betwixt the breasts. pn31 vbz dt j-vvn n1, cc dt j-vvn n1 cst vbz vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1792 Page 798
14574 She might have said he shall lodge near my heart, but she rather chuseth to say, betwixt my breasts, (which are an outward part, nigh to the heart) intimating that she would not only bear Christ upon her heart, She might have said he shall lodge near my heart, but she rather chooseth to say, betwixt my breasts, (which Are an outward part, High to the heart) intimating that she would not only bear christ upon her heart, pns31 vmd vhi vvn pns31 vmb vvi av-j po11 n1, cc-acp pns31 av-c vvz pc-acp vvi, p-acp po11 n2, (r-crq vbr dt j n1, av-j p-acp dt n1) vvg cst pns31 vmd xx av-j vvi np1 p-acp po31 n1, (64) sermon (DIV2) 1792 Page 798
14576 But not to overstrain the Metaphor, she doth not say, he shall come, but he shall lodge, or lodge all night betwixt my breasts. But not to overstrain the Metaphor, she does not say, he shall come, but he shall lodge, or lodge all night betwixt my breasts. cc-acp xx pc-acp vvi dt n1, pns31 vdz xx vvi, pns31 vmb vvi, p-acp pns31 vmb vvi, cc vvi d n1 p-acp po11 n2. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1792 Page 798
14577 There are two Propositions which I named from these words, and which yet remain to be discoursed: There Are two Propositions which I nam from these words, and which yet remain to be discoursed: pc-acp vbr crd n2 r-crq pns11 vvd p-acp d n2, cc r-crq av vvb pc-acp vbi vvn: (64) sermon (DIV2) 1792 Page 798
14578 1. That the believing Soul is wonderfully desirous of Christ's abiding with it. 1. That the believing Soul is wonderfully desirous of Christ's abiding with it. crd cst dt j-vvg n1 vbz av-j j pp-f npg1 n-vvg p-acp pn31. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1793 Page 798
14579 2. That to engage him to such an abode, she will allow him a room betwixt her breasts. 2. That to engage him to such an Abided, she will allow him a room betwixt her breasts. crd cst p-acp vvi pno31 p-acp d dt n1, pns31 vmb vvi pno31 dt n1 p-acp po31 n2. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1794 Page 798
14580 The latter will be a proof to the former, & come in collaterally, while I handle the former. The latter will be a proof to the former, & come in collaterally, while I handle the former. dt d vmb vbi dt n1 p-acp dt j, cc vvb p-acp av-j, cs pns11 vvb dt j. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1794 Page 798
14581 Prop. That a gracious heart will be exceeding desirous of Christ's abiding with it. Prop. That a gracious heart will be exceeding desirous of Christ's abiding with it. np1 cst dt j n1 vmb vbi vvg j pp-f npg1 n-vvg p-acp pn31. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1795 Page 799
14582 I shall speak to this Proposition in this Method: 1. Shewing you what are those lodgings and abidings of Christ with, I shall speak to this Proposition in this Method: 1. Showing you what Are those lodgings and abidings of christ with, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp d n1 p-acp d n1: crd vvg pn22 r-crq vbr d n2 cc n2-vvg pp-f np1 p-acp, (64) sermon (DIV2) 1796 Page 799
14583 and upon the Soul, of which the gracious heart is so exceedingly desirous. and upon the Soul, of which the gracious heart is so exceedingly desirous. cc p-acp dt n1, pp-f r-crq dt j n1 vbz av av-vvg j. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1796 Page 799
14584 2. How it doth appear that a believing Soul is so fond of Christ's abidings with it: 2. How it does appear that a believing Soul is so found of Christ's abidings with it: crd c-crq pn31 vdz vvi cst dt j-vvg n1 vbz av j pp-f npg1 n2-vvg p-acp pn31: (64) sermon (DIV2) 1796 Page 799
14585 3, Whence it is that she is thus exceeding fond of Christ's lodgings and abidings with it. 3, Whence it is that she is thus exceeding found of Christ's lodgings and abidings with it. crd, c-crq pn31 vbz cst pns31 vbz av av-vvg j pp-f npg1 n2 cc n2-vvg p-acp pn31. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1796 Page 799
14586 4. I shall apply the whole. 4. I shall apply the Whole. crd pns11 vmb vvi dt j-jn. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1796 Page 799
14587 Qu. 1. What is to be understood by the lodging or abiding of Christ with the Soul? Qu. 1. What is to be understood by the lodging or abiding of christ with the Soul? n1 crd q-crq vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n-vvg pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1? (64) sermon (DIV2) 1797 Page 799
14588 You read in Scripture of Christ's abiding with the Soul, and the Soul's abiding with Christ. You read in Scripture of Christ's abiding with the Soul, and the Soul's abiding with christ. pn22 vvb p-acp n1 pp-f npg1 vvg p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1|vbz j-vvg p-acp np1. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1798 Page 799
14589 The first is mentioned as our priviledge, the second as our duty. The First is mentioned as our privilege, the second as our duty. dt ord vbz vvn p-acp po12 n1, dt ord p-acp po12 n1. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1798 Page 799
14590 Of the first you read, John 14. 23. My Father and I will come unto him, Of the First you read, John 14. 23. My Father and I will come unto him, pp-f dt ord pn22 vvb, np1 crd crd po11 n1 cc pns11 vmb vvi p-acp pno31, (64) sermon (DIV2) 1798 Page 799
14591 and we will make our abode with him. and we will make our Abided with him. cc pns12 vmb vvi po12 n1 p-acp pno31. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1798 Page 799
14592 Of the second, John 15. 6. If a man a•ide not in me, he is cut off, &c. So again, v. 6. each depending upon the other; Of the second, John 15. 6. If a man a•ide not in me, he is Cut off, etc. So again, v. 6. each depending upon the other; pp-f dt ord, np1 crd crd cs dt n1 vvb xx p-acp pno11, pns31 vbz vvn a-acp, av av av, n1 crd d vvg p-acp dt j-jn; (64) sermon (DIV2) 1798 Page 799
14593 for it is God's Covenant: I will never depart from you to do you good, for it is God's Covenant: I will never depart from you to do you good, c-acp pn31 vbz npg1 n1: pns11 vmb av-x vvi p-acp pn22 pc-acp vdi pn22 j, (64) sermon (DIV2) 1798 Page 799
14594 and I will put my fear into your hearts, that you shall never depart from me. and I will put my Fear into your hearts, that you shall never depart from me. cc pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1 p-acp po22 n2, cst pn22 vmb av-x vvi p-acp pno11. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1798 Page 799
14595 Abiding, or lodging in the primary Notion, signifieth the continuance of some corporeal presence transferred to spiritual things, it signifies The continuance of a priviledge, or perseverance in a duty. Christ's abode with us signifies the first; Abiding, or lodging in the primary Notion, signifies the Continuance of Some corporeal presence transferred to spiritual things, it signifies The Continuance of a privilege, or perseverance in a duty. Christ's Abided with us signifies the First; j-vvg, cc n1 p-acp dt j n1, vvz dt n1 pp-f d j n1 vvd p-acp j n2, pn31 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc n1 p-acp dt n1. npg1 n1 p-acp pno12 vvz dt ord; (64) sermon (DIV2) 1798 Page 799
14596 our abiding with him signifies the latter, each of them expressed in Scripture, by various expressions. our abiding with him signifies the latter, each of them expressed in Scripture, by various expressions. po12 vvg p-acp pno31 vvz dt d, d pp-f pno32 vvd p-acp n1, p-acp j n2. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1798 Page 799
14597 Christ's abiding with us, is expressed, John 14. 16. By the abidings of the Comforter, by the abiding of the anointing Oil, 1 Joh. 2. 26. It is opposed to the momentany, Christ's abiding with us, is expressed, John 14. 16. By the abidings of the Comforter, by the abiding of the anointing Oil, 1 John 2. 26. It is opposed to the momentany, npg1 n-vvg p-acp pno12, vbz vvn, np1 crd crd p-acp dt n2-vvg pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt vvg n1, crd np1 crd crd pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, (64) sermon (DIV2) 1798 Page 799
14598 and short refreshings of grace, when to use that other phrase of Scripture, God is to the Soul but as a wayfaring man, that tarries but for a night. and short refreshings of grace, when to use that other phrase of Scripture, God is to the Soul but as a wayfaring man, that tarries but for a night. cc j n2-vvg pp-f n1, c-crq pc-acp vvi d j-jn n1 pp-f n1, np1 vbz p-acp dt n1 p-acp p-acp dt vvg n1, cst vvz cc-acp p-acp dt n1. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1798 Page 799
14599 Our abidings with, and in Christ, are also variously expressed, by the abidings of that in us which we have received, 1. Joh. 2. 24. by abiding in light, 1 Joh. 2. 10. and the Word of God abiding in us, v. 14. by abiding in the Doctrine of Christ, Joh. 2. ep. v. 9. But I have nothing to do save only with the former Notion. Our abidings with, and in christ, Are also variously expressed, by the abidings of that in us which we have received, 1. John 2. 24. by abiding in Light, 1 John 2. 10. and the Word of God abiding in us, v. 14. by abiding in the Doctrine of christ, John 2. Epistle. v. 9. But I have nothing to do save only with the former Notion. po12 n2-vvg p-acp, cc p-acp np1, vbr av av-j vvn, p-acp dt n2-vvg pp-f d p-acp pno12 r-crq pns12 vhb vvn, crd np1 crd crd p-acp vvg p-acp n1, crd np1 crd crd cc dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp pno12, n1 crd p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd vvb. n1 crd p-acp pns11 vhb pix pc-acp vdi vvi av-j p-acp dt j n1. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1798 Page 799
14600 In short, The abidings of Christ with the Soul import two things. In short, The abidings of christ with the Soul import two things. p-acp j, dt n2-vvg pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 vvi crd n2. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1798 Page 799
14601 1. The permanency of his Union with the Soul, continuing the state of Justification, 1 Joh. 3. 24. Hereby we know he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given to us. 1. The permanency of his union with the Soul, Continuing the state of Justification, 1 John 3. 24. Hereby we know he Abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given to us. crd dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, vvg dt n1 pp-f n1, vvn np1 crd crd av pns12 vvb pns31 vvz p-acp pno12, p-acp dt n1 r-crq pns31 vhz vvn p-acp pno12. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1799 Page 799
14602 2. The constancy of his gracious Influences upon us, which Joh. 14. v. 21. he calls A manifesting of himself unto us; 2. The constancy of his gracious Influences upon us, which John 14. v. 21. he calls A manifesting of himself unto us; crd dt n1 pp-f po31 j n2 p-acp pno12, r-crq np1 crd n1 crd pns31 vvz dt n-vvg pp-f px31 p-acp pno12; (64) sermon (DIV2) 1800 Page 799
14603 and v. 22. his abode with us. This is also the abiding of the NONLATINALPHABET, the Comforter mentioned, v. 16. This is the lodging of Christ betwixt the Soul's breasts. and v. 22. his Abided with us. This is also the abiding of the, the Comforter mentioned, v. 16. This is the lodging of christ betwixt the Soul's breasts. cc n1 crd po31 vvd p-acp pno12. d vbz av dt n-vvg pp-f dt, dt n1 vvn, n1 crd d vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt ng1 n2. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1800 Page 800
14604 This it is of which the gracious Soul is so exceeding fond and covetous: And so much shall serve for the first Question. I come to the second. This it is of which the gracious Soul is so exceeding found and covetous: And so much shall serve for the First Question. I come to the second. d pn31 vbz a-acp r-crq dt j n1 vbz av av-vvg j cc j: cc av d vmb vvi p-acp dt ord n1. pns11 vvb p-acp dt ord. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1800 Page 800
14605 Qu. 2. How doth it appear that a gracious Soul is so desirous of Christ's abidings with it? Qu. 2. How does it appear that a gracious Soul is so desirous of Christ's abidings with it? n1 crd q-crq vdz pn31 vvi cst dt j n1 vbz av j pp-f npg1 n2-vvg p-acp pn31? (64) sermon (DIV2) 1801 Page 800
14606 There are three waies by which the Earnest desire of our friends abode with us are discernable to others: 1. By Verbal Expressions. 2. Real Actions. 3. Vehement Passions. By all these the believing Soul's desires that Christ should lodge with it, have been, and are discernable. There Are three ways by which the Earnest desire of our Friends Abided with us Are discernible to Others: 1. By Verbal Expressions. 2. Real Actions. 3. Vehement Passion. By all these the believing Soul's Desires that christ should lodge with it, have been, and Are discernible. pc-acp vbr crd n2 p-acp r-crq dt j n1 pp-f po12 n2 vvd p-acp pno12 vbr j p-acp n2-jn: crd p-acp j n2. crd j n2. crd j n2. p-acp d d dt j-vvg ng1 n2 cst np1 vmd vvi p-acp pn31, vhb vbn, cc vbr j. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1802 Page 800
14607 1. Verbal Expressions (before the World was so far debaucht as now, that none knows by the Index of the Tongue what the Clock strikes in the heart) were sufficient Evidences of cordial desires. 1. Verbal Expressions (before the World was so Far debauched as now, that none knows by the Index of the Tongue what the Clock strikes in the heart) were sufficient Evidences of cordial Desires. crd j n2 (c-acp dt n1 vbds av av-j vvd a-acp av, cst pix vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1) vbdr j n2 pp-f j n2. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1803 Page 800
14608 The Children of God cannot lye unto him, we may therefore from their words conclude still. The Children of God cannot lie unto him, we may Therefore from their words conclude still. dt n2 pp-f np1 vmbx vvi p-acp pno31, pns12 vmb av p-acp po32 n2 vvi av. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1803 Page 800
14609 If you look upon the Saints or Church in former times, see what the Church saith, Jer. 14. 8. O thou hope of Israel, the Saviour thereof in times of trouble, If you look upon the Saints or Church in former times, see what the Church Says, Jer. 14. 8. Oh thou hope of Israel, the Saviour thereof in times of trouble, cs pn22 vvb p-acp dt n2 cc n1 p-acp j n2, vvb r-crq dt n1 vvz, np1 crd crd uh pns21 n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 av p-acp n2 pp-f n1, (64) sermon (DIV2) 1803 Page 800
14610 why shouldest thou be as a stranger in the Land, as a wayfaring man, that turneth aside to tarry for a night? The expressions of David in the Psalms this way are very many; why Shouldst thou be as a stranger in the Land, as a wayfaring man, that turns aside to tarry for a night? The expressions of David in the Psalms this Way Are very many; q-crq vmd2 pns21 vbi p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, c-acp dt vvg n1, cst vvz av pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1? dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n2 d n1 vbr av d; (64) sermon (DIV2) 1803 Page 800
14625 Will he have it deny it self, distribute and give to the poor, make satisfaction where he hath done injury? No sooner is Zacheus told that Christ was come to his house, but he cries, Luk. 19. 5, 8. Lord, the half of my goods I give to the Poor, Will he have it deny it self, distribute and give to the poor, make satisfaction where he hath done injury? No sooner is Zacchaeus told that christ was come to his house, but he cries, Luk. 19. 5, 8. Lord, the half of my goods I give to the Poor, vmb pns31 vhi pn31 vvi pn31 n1, vvi cc vvi p-acp dt j, vvb n1 c-crq pns31 vhz vdn n1? av-dx av-c vbz np1 vvd cst np1 vbds vvn p-acp po31 n1, p-acp pns31 vvz, np1 crd crd, crd n1, dt n-jn pp-f po11 n2-j pns11 vvb p-acp dt j, (64) sermon (DIV2) 1807 Page 801
14611 this is it which he means by the lifting up of God's Countenance upon him, which he so passionately desires above Corn, Wine, and Oil, Psal. 4. for which he prefers the place of a doorkeeper in the house of God, before dwelling in the Tents of wickedness, Psal. 84. Indeed, this is it which he means by the lifting up of God's Countenance upon him, which he so passionately Desires above Corn, Wine, and Oil, Psalm 4. for which he prefers the place of a doorkeeper in the house of God, before Dwelling in the Tents of wickedness, Psalm 84. Indeed, d vbz pn31 r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp dt vvg a-acp pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno31, r-crq pns31 av av-j vvz p-acp n1, n1, cc n1, np1 crd p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, np1 crd np1, (64) sermon (DIV2) 1803 Page 800
14612 if you look upon the whole sum of the desires both of David, and other Saints, who stand upon sacred Record, you will find that as to spiritual things, all their desires are comprehended in this one, that God would abide with them, lodge all night betwixt their breasts. if you look upon the Whole sum of the Desires both of David, and other Saints, who stand upon sacred Record, you will find that as to spiritual things, all their Desires Are comprehended in this one, that God would abide with them, lodge all night betwixt their breasts. cs pn22 vvb p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n2 d pp-f np1, cc j-jn n2, r-crq vvb p-acp j n1, pn22 vmb vvi cst c-acp p-acp j n2, d po32 n2 vbr vvn p-acp d crd, cst np1 vmd vvi p-acp pno32, vvb d n1 p-acp po32 n2. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1803 Page 800
14613 And the same Spirit yet breatheth in the Souls of all that fear the Lord. And the same Spirit yet breathes in the Souls of all that Fear the Lord. cc dt d n1 av vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f d cst vvb dt n1. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1803 Page 800
14614 I need do no more for the proof of this, than appeal to the experience of all such who have in the least degree tasted how good the Lord is; I need do no more for the proof of this, than appeal to the experience of all such who have in the least degree tasted how good the Lord is; pns11 vvb vdb av-dx dc p-acp dt n1 pp-f d, cs n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d d r-crq vhb p-acp dt ds n1 vvd c-crq j dt n1 vbz; (64) sermon (DIV2) 1803 Page 800
14615 what's the sum of all their prayers? what's their language to one another, and to all the Ministers of God, to whom at any time they address themselves? but oh that they might find the Abidings of the Comforter with their Souls, the abidings of the strengthening and quickening Spirit of God with them! what's the sum of all their Prayers? what's their language to one Another, and to all the Ministers of God, to whom At any time they address themselves? but o that they might find the Abidings of the Comforter with their Souls, the abidings of the strengthening and quickening Spirit of God with them! q-crq|vbz dt n1 pp-f d po32 n2? q-crq|vbz po32 n1 p-acp crd j-jn, cc p-acp d dt n2 pp-f np1, p-acp ro-crq p-acp d n1 pns32 vvb px32? cc-acp uh cst pns32 vmd vvi dt n2-vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp po32 n2, dt n2-vvg pp-f dt vvg cc j-vvg n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32! (64) sermon (DIV2) 1803 Page 800
14616 Oh that Christ would not be as a stranger in their Souls, nor as a wayfaring man that turneth in to their Souls for a night! O that christ would not be as a stranger in their Souls, nor as a wayfaring man that turns in to their Souls for a night! uh cst np1 vmd xx vbi p-acp dt n1 p-acp po32 n2, ccx p-acp dt vvg n1 cst vvz p-acp p-acp po32 n2 p-acp dt n1! (64) sermon (DIV2) 1803 Page 800
14617 2. The Earnest desires of gracious Souls for the abidings of Christ with them, are evident also upon the consideration of what they will be ready to do for the continuance of them: This is in part hinted in the Text: 2. The Earnest Desires of gracious Souls for the abidings of christ with them, Are evident also upon the consideration of what they will be ready to do for the Continuance of them: This is in part hinted in the Text: crd dt j n2 pp-f j n2 p-acp dt n2-vvg pp-f np1 p-acp pno32, vbr j av p-acp dt n1 pp-f r-crq pns32 vmb vbi j pc-acp vdi p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32: d vbz p-acp n1 vvn p-acp dt n1: (64) sermon (DIV2) 1804 Page 801
14618 He shall lodge, or stay, or lie all night betwixt my breasts, which metaphorical expression signifies (by interpretation) these two things: He shall lodge, or stay, or lie all night betwixt my breasts, which metaphorical expression signifies (by Interpretation) these two things: pns31 vmb vvi, cc vvi, cc vvi d n1 p-acp po11 n2, r-crq j n1 vvz (p-acp n1) d crd n2: (64) sermon (DIV2) 1804 Page 801
14619 1. I will deny him nothing which he shall desire of me, so I may but keep his company. 1. I will deny him nothing which he shall desire of me, so I may but keep his company. crd pns11 vmb vvi pno31 pix r-crq pns31 vmb vvi pp-f pno11, av pns11 vmb cc-acp vvi po31 n1. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1805 Page 801
14620 2. I will entertain him with the highest demonstrations of cordial Affection. 1. I will deny him nothing which he shall desire of me. 2. I will entertain him with the highest demonstrations of cordial Affection. 1. I will deny him nothing which he shall desire of me. crd pns11 vmb vvi pno31 p-acp dt js n2 pp-f j n1. crd pns11 vmb vvi pno31 pix r-crq pns31 vmb vvi pp-f pno11. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1806 Page 801
14621 The Mother will deny nothing to that Child, nor the Wife to that Husband, which either of them allow to lodge betwixt their breasts. The Mother will deny nothing to that Child, nor the Wife to that Husband, which either of them allow to lodge betwixt their breasts. dt n1 vmb vvi pix p-acp d n1, ccx dt n1 p-acp d n1, r-crq av-d pp-f pno32 vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n2. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1807 Page 801
14622 The believing Soul will deny Christ nothing, so it may keep his presence with her. The believing Soul will deny christ nothing, so it may keep his presence with her. dt j-vvg n1 vmb vvi np1 pix, av pn31 vmb vvi po31 n1 p-acp pno31. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1807 Page 801
14623 Will he have the man do for him? Lord, saith Paul, Act. 9. 6. What wilt thou have me to do? Will he have the man to die for him? I am ready (saith Paul, Act. 21. 11.) not to be bound only, Will he have the man do for him? Lord, Says Paul, Act. 9. 6. What wilt thou have me to do? Will he have the man to die for him? I am ready (Says Paul, Act. 21. 11.) not to be bound only, n1 pns31 vhb dt n1 vdb p-acp pno31? n1, vvz np1, n1 crd crd q-crq vm2 pns21 vhi pno11 pc-acp vdi? vmb pns31 vhb dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31? pns11 vbm j (vvz np1, n1 crd crd) xx pc-acp vbi vvn av-j, (64) sermon (DIV2) 1807 Page 801
14624 but also to die at Jerusalem for the Name of the Lord Jėsus. but also to die At Jerusalem for the Name of the Lord Jėsus. cc-acp av pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1807 Page 801
14626 and if I have taken anything from any by false accusation, I restore him fourfold. and if I have taken anything from any by false accusation, I restore him fourfold. cc cs pns11 vhb vvn pi p-acp d p-acp j n1, pns11 vvb pno31 vvi. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1807 Page 801
14627 Will he have Peter gird himself, and come to him upon the waters? Peter will do it immediately. Will he have Peter gird himself, and come to him upon the waters? Peter will do it immediately. vmb pns31 vhb np1 vvi px31, cc vvb p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n2? np1 vmb vdi pn31 av-j. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1807 Page 801
14628 Doth he call Simon and Andrew from their Nets to follow him, upon a promise that they shall be made Fishers of men? and doth he by and by require James and Zebedee to do the like? they immediately leave their Father, forsake their Nets, Does he call Simon and Andrew from their Nets to follow him, upon a promise that they shall be made Fishers of men? and does he by and by require James and Zebedee to do the like? they immediately leave their Father, forsake their Nets, vdz pns31 vvi np1 cc np1 p-acp po32 n2 pc-acp vvi pno31, p-acp dt n1 cst pns32 vmb vbi vvn n2 pp-f n2? cc vdz pns31 p-acp cc p-acp vvi np1 cc np1 pc-acp vdi dt av-j? pns32 av-j vvb po32 n1, vvb po32 n2, (64) sermon (DIV2) 1807 Page 801
14629 and follow him, Mark 1. 16, 17, 18. 2. The phrase signifies as much as, I will entertain him with the highest Evidences of most cordial Affection. and follow him, Mark 1. 16, 17, 18. 2. The phrase signifies as much as, I will entertain him with the highest Evidences of most cordial Affection. cc vvi pno31, vvb crd crd, crd, crd crd dt n1 vvz p-acp d c-acp, pns11 vmb vvi pno31 p-acp dt js n2 pp-f ds j n1. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1807 Page 801
14630 I have more than once noted, that the heart lies under the left breast; however, the breasts are the place of love. I have more than once noted, that the heart lies under the left breast; however, the breasts Are the place of love. pns11 vhb dc cs a-acp vvn, cst dt n1 vvz p-acp dt j n1; c-acp, dt n2 vbr dt n1 pp-f n1. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1808 Page 801
14631 It were endless to enlarge upon those several Scriptures expressing the satisfaction of gracious Souls, upon the presence of Christ with them, It were endless to enlarge upon those several Scriptures expressing the satisfaction of gracious Souls, upon the presence of christ with them, pn31 vbdr j pc-acp vvi p-acp d j n2 vvg dt n1 pp-f j n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32, (64) sermon (DIV2) 1808 Page 801
14632 or his returns of presence to them. One or two of them shall suffice. or his returns of presence to them. One or two of them shall suffice. cc po31 n2 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32. crd cc crd pp-f pno32 vmb vvi. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1808 Page 801
14633 The first shall be that of David, Psal. 146. You will discern upon the reading of that Psalm, that God had returned to his Soul in Influences of mercy, testifying his gracious presence, he had heard his supplication, v. 1. Inclined his Ear unto him, v. 2. helped him, v. 6. Mark with what a satisfaction his Soul receiveth these Influences; The First shall be that of David, Psalm 146. You will discern upon the reading of that Psalm, that God had returned to his Soul in Influences of mercy, testifying his gracious presence, he had herd his supplication, v. 1. Inclined his Ear unto him, v. 2. helped him, v. 6. Mark with what a satisfaction his Soul receives these Influences; dt ord vmb vbi d pp-f np1, np1 crd pn22 vmb vvi p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f d n1, cst np1 vhd vvn p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n2 pp-f n1, vvg po31 j n1, pns31 vhd vvn po31 n1, n1 crd vvn po31 n1 p-acp pno31, n1 crd vvn pno31, n1 crd n1 p-acp r-crq dt n1 po31 n1 vvz d n2; (64) sermon (DIV2) 1808 Page 801
14634 v. 2. I will call upon him as long as I live; v. 7. Return unto thy rest O my Soul; v. 2. I will call upon him as long as I live; v. 7. Return unto thy rest Oh my Soul; n1 crd pns11 vmb vvi p-acp pno31 c-acp av-j c-acp pns11 vvb; n1 crd vvb p-acp po21 n1 uh po11 n1; (64) sermon (DIV2) 1808 Page 801
14635 v. 12. What shall I render to the Lord for all his benefits; v. 12. What shall I render to the Lord for all his benefits; n1 crd q-crq vmb pns11 vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp d po31 n2; (64) sermon (DIV2) 1808 Page 802
14636 I will take the cup of Salvation, &c. v. 16. Oh Lord, truly I am thy Servant, I am thy Servant, I will take the cup of Salvation, etc. v. 16. O Lord, truly I am thy Servant, I am thy Servant, pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, av n1 crd uh n1, av-j pns11 vbm po21 n1, pns11 vbm po21 n1, (64) sermon (DIV2) 1808 Page 802
14637 and the Son of thy handmaid, &c. How welcome is the presence of God to Davids Soul? Do you use to say to your friend? Sir, what shall I provide for you? I think my self much beholden to you, I am much your Servant for this kindness, rejoiced to see you, &c. Observe if David here speaketh not much the same language. and the Son of thy handmaid, etc. How welcome is the presence of God to Davids Soul? Do you use to say to your friend? Sir, what shall I provide for you? I think my self much beholden to you, I am much your Servant for this kindness, rejoiced to see you, etc. Observe if David Here speaks not much the same language. cc dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, av q-crq j-jn vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp npg1 n1? vdb pn22 vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp po22 n1? n1, r-crq vmb pns11 vvi p-acp pn22? pns11 vvb po11 n1 av-d vvi p-acp pn22, pns11 vbm av-d po22 n1 p-acp d n1, vvd pc-acp vvi pn22, av vvb cs np1 av vvz xx d dt d n1. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1808 Page 802
14638 The other instance shall be that of the Spouse, Cant. 3. 4. when she had recovered her beloved, I found him whom my Soul Loveth, I held him and would not let him go, The other instance shall be that of the Spouse, Cant 3. 4. when she had recovered her Beloved, I found him whom my Soul Loves, I held him and would not let him go, dt j-jn n1 vmb vbi d pp-f dt n1, np1 crd crd c-crq pns31 vhd vvn po31 j-vvn, pns11 vvd pno31 r-crq po11 n1 vvz, pns11 vvd pno31 cc vmd xx vvi pno31 vvi, (64) sermon (DIV2) 1808 Page 802
14639 untill I had brought him into my Mothers house, and into the Chamber of her that canceived me. until I had brought him into my Mother's house, and into the Chamber of her that canceived me. c-acp pns11 vhd vvn pno31 p-acp po11 ng1 n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31 cst vvd pno11. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1808 Page 802
14640 The Child knoweth not how to express its love to its friend better then by bringing him or her home to its Mothers, or Fathers house. The Child Knoweth not how to express its love to its friend better then by bringing him or her home to its Mother's, or Father's house. dt n1 vvz xx c-crq pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1 av-jc cs p-acp vvg pno31 cc po31 av-an p-acp po31 ng1, cc ng1 n1. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1808 Page 802
14641 What need any further evidence then that exuberance of joy which is found in every gracious Soul, upon any return of divine love which may evidence Christa abiding with it? What need any further evidence then that exuberance of joy which is found in every gracious Soul, upon any return of divine love which may evidence Christ abiding with it? q-crq vvb d jc n1 cs d n1 pp-f n1 r-crq vbz vvn p-acp d j n1, p-acp d n1 pp-f j-jn n1 r-crq vmb n1 np1 vvg p-acp pn31? (64) sermon (DIV2) 1808 Page 802
14754 as if they were, because of its being an evidence of things not seen. as if they were, Because of its being an evidence of things not seen. c-acp cs pns32 vbdr, c-acp pp-f po31 vbg dt n1 pp-f n2 xx vvn. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1830 Page 807
14642 3. Vehement passions will also discover a gracious Souls desires to the Enjoyment of Christ, 3. Vehement passion will also discover a gracious Souls Desires to the Enjoyment of christ, crd j n2 vmb av vvi dt j n2 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (64) sermon (DIV2) 1809 Page 802
14643 and his abidings with the Soul. When they saw our Saviour weep over Lazarus his grave, Joh. 11. They cry out, How he loved him! He that seeth a Friend mourn when his Friend is gone from him, or perhaps but going; and his abidings with the Soul. When they saw our Saviour weep over Lazarus his grave, John 11. They cry out, How he loved him! He that sees a Friend mourn when his Friend is gone from him, or perhaps but going; cc po31 n2-vvg p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns32 vvd po12 n1 vvi p-acp np1 po31 n1, np1 crd pns32 vvb av, c-crq pns31 vvd pno31! pns31 cst vvz dt n1 vvi c-crq po31 n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno31, cc av p-acp vvg; (64) sermon (DIV2) 1809 Page 802
14644 the woman jealous of any, whom she but suspects would draw away her husband from her, falling into fits of passion whes; the woman jealous of any, whom she but suspects would draw away her husband from her, falling into fits of passion whes; dt n1 j pp-f d, ro-crq pns31 p-acp n2-jn vmd vvi av po31 n1 p-acp pno31, vvg p-acp n2 pp-f n1 n2; (64) sermon (DIV2) 1809 Page 802
14645 he doth but fear such a thing, will easily conclude, that this friend, this Wife is eagerly desirous of the presence and abiding of his friend, or her husband with her; he does but Fear such a thing, will Easily conclude, that this friend, this Wife is eagerly desirous of the presence and abiding of his friend, or her husband with her; pns31 vdz p-acp vvi d dt n1, vmb av-j vvi, cst d n1, d n1 vbz av-j j pp-f dt n1 cc n-vvg pp-f po31 n1, cc po31 n1 p-acp pno31; (64) sermon (DIV2) 1809 Page 802
14646 and Secondly he that observes the jealousy of a gracious Soul, over the Lord its Saviour, and Secondly he that observes the jealousy of a gracious Soul, over the Lord its Saviour, cc ord pns31 cst vvz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, p-acp dt n1 po31 n1, (64) sermon (DIV2) 1809 Page 802
14647 and of every sin of Omission, or Commission which it suspecteth as that which may probably separate betwixt his Soul and it. and of every since of Omission, or Commission which it suspects as that which may probably separate betwixt his Soul and it. cc pp-f d n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 r-crq pn31 vvz p-acp d r-crq vmb av-j vvi p-acp po31 n1 cc pn31. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1809 Page 802
14648 He that observeth what slavish fear the Christian (yet living in the enjoyments of God) is often tormented with left he should lose his beloved presence, o• takes notice of his weepings even till he can weep no more when he lies but under a (perhaps) false apprehension that he hath withdrawen himself in displeasure, He that observeth what slavish Fear the Christian (yet living in the enjoyments of God) is often tormented with left he should loose his Beloved presence, o• Takes notice of his weepings even till he can weep no more when he lies but under a (perhaps) false apprehension that he hath withdrawn himself in displeasure, pns31 cst vvz r-crq j n1 dt njp (av vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1) vbz av vvn p-acp vvd pns31 vmd vvi po31 j-vvn n1, n1 vvz n1 pp-f po31 n2-vvg av p-acp pns31 vmb vvi av-dx av-dc c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp p-acp dt (av) j n1 cst pns31 vhz vvn px31 p-acp n1, (64) sermon (DIV2) 1809 Page 802
14649 how his Eye oft-times consometh with grief, how he makes his bed to swim, and wateroth his Couch with tears, must needs conclude, that the abidings of Christ with the Soul are great objects of its desire. how his Eye ofttimes consometh with grief, how he makes his Bed to swim, and wateroth his Couch with tears, must needs conclude, that the abidings of christ with the Soul Are great objects of its desire. c-crq po31 n1 av vvz p-acp n1, c-crq pns31 vvz po31 n1 pc-acp vvi, cc av po31 n1 p-acp n2, vmb av vvi, cst dt n2-vvg pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 vbr j n2 pp-f po31 n1. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1809 Page 802
14650 And no wonder though they be so as we shall see by enquiring upon the third question. And no wonder though they be so as we shall see by inquiring upon the third question. cc dx n1 cs pns32 vbb av c-acp pns12 vmb vvi p-acp vvg p-acp dt ord n1. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1809 Page 802
14651 Qu. 3. Whence it is that a gracious Soul is so desirous of Christ's lodgings and abidings with it? Qu. 3. Whence it is that a gracious Soul is so desirous of Christ's lodgings and abidings with it? n1 crd c-crq pn31 vbz d dt j n1 vbz av j pp-f npg1 n2 cc n2-vvg p-acp pn31? (64) sermon (DIV2) 1810 Page 803
14652 To make a thing the object of a reasonable Soul's desire, it is required, That the understanding conceive it under the Notion of good, To make a thing the Object of a reasonable Soul's desire, it is required, That the understanding conceive it under the Notion of good, pc-acp vvi dt n1 dt n1 pp-f dt j ng1 n1, pn31 vbz vvn, cst dt n1 vvb pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j, (64) sermon (DIV2) 1811 Page 803
14653 and some good which it wanteth, and may possibly obtain, and according to the degree of goodness apprehended in an object proposed, and Some good which it Wants, and may possibly obtain, and according to the degree of Goodness apprehended in an Object proposed, cc d j r-crq pn31 vvz, cc vmb av-j vvi, cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 vvn, (64) sermon (DIV2) 1811 Page 803
14654 so is the motion of a reasonable Soul's desire more or less towards it. so is the motion of a reasonable Soul's desire more or less towards it. av vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j ng1 n1 dc cc av-dc p-acp pn31. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1811 Page 803
14655 Now that which appears to us as good, appears so, 1. Under the notion of profitable and advantageous; Now that which appears to us as good, appears so, 1. Under the notion of profitable and advantageous; av cst r-crq vvz p-acp pno12 p-acp j, vvz av, crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f j cc j; (64) sermon (DIV2) 1811 Page 803
14656 Or, 2. Under the notion of sweet and pleasant, or under the notion of vertaous and honourable. Or, 2. Under the notion of sweet and pleasant, or under the notion of vertaous and honourable. cc, crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f j cc j, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f j cc j. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1811 Page 803
14657 It is almost impossible to conceive, but that the spiritually enlightened Soul should apprehend the abidings of Christ with it transcendently good upon all these accounts. It is almost impossible to conceive, but that the spiritually enlightened Soul should apprehend the abidings of christ with it transcendently good upon all these accounts. pn31 vbz av j pc-acp vvi, cc-acp cst dt av-j vvd n1 vmd vvi dt n2-vvg pp-f np1 p-acp pn31 av-j j p-acp d d n2. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1811 Page 803
14658 1. Under the notion of Vertuous and Honourable. 1. Under the notion of Virtuous and Honourable. crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f j cc j. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1812 Page 803
14755 Look, as the true Wife is not •lwa•es known by having her beloved Husband in her Arms, Look, as the true Wife is not •lwa•es known by having her Beloved Husband in her Arms, vvb, c-acp dt j n1 vbz xx av vvn p-acp vhg pno31 vvn n1 p-acp po31 n2, (64) sermon (DIV2) 1830 Page 807
14659 What greater honour can betide a poor creature than to have the Almighty pitch his Tents in and with it? for the Lord of Heaven and Earth to make his abode with a Worm? the Eternal Son of God to dwell with Dust and Ashes, What greater honour can betide a poor creature than to have the Almighty pitch his Tents in and with it? for the Lord of Heaven and Earth to make his Abided with a Worm? the Eternal Son of God to dwell with Dust and Ashes, q-crq jc n1 vmb vvi dt j n1 cs pc-acp vhi dt j-jn n1 po31 n2 p-acp cc p-acp pn31? p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n1? dt j n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cc n2, (64) sermon (DIV2) 1812 Page 803
14660 yea and delight to dwell and continue with it? Such honour have all the Saints, yea and delight to dwell and continue with it? Such honour have all the Saints, uh cc vvb pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp pn31? d n1 vhb d dt n2, (64) sermon (DIV2) 1812 Page 803
14661 and no wonder if they be so fond of it. and no wonder if they be so found of it. cc dx n1 cs pns32 vbb av j pp-f pn31. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1812 Page 803
14662 Doth Abigail think it an honour to be but a Servant to an Earthly David? and Mephibosheth judge it an honour to be admitted to eat Bread at his Table? What is it then to have the Son of God in the Arms of our Souls, Does Abigail think it an honour to be but a Servant to an Earthly David? and Mephibosheth judge it an honour to be admitted to eat Bred At his Table? What is it then to have the Son of God in the Arms of our Souls, vdz np1 vvb pn31 dt n1 pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j np1? cc np1 vvb pn31 dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp po31 n1? q-crq vbz pn31 av pc-acp vhi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n2, (64) sermon (DIV2) 1812 Page 803
14663 and to have him dwell in our hearts, and make his abode there? and to have him dwell in our hearts, and make his Abided there? cc pc-acp vhi pno31 vvi p-acp po12 n2, cc vvi po31 n1 a-acp? (64) sermon (DIV2) 1812 Page 803
14664 2. Nor certainly can any thing be more sweet to a gracious Soul. The joy and peace (that peace which passeth all understanding) which is the issue of believing, ebbs and flows according to the abidings of Christ with the Soul: 2. Nor Certainly can any thing be more sweet to a gracious Soul. The joy and peace (that peace which passes all understanding) which is the issue of believing, ebbs and flows according to the abidings of christ with the Soul: crd ccx av-j vmb d n1 vbi av-dc j p-acp dt j n1 dt n1 cc n1 (cst n1 r-crq vvz d n1) r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f vvg, n2 cc vvz vvg p-acp dt n2-vvg pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1: (64) sermon (DIV2) 1813 Page 803
14665 His presence makes an Heaven, and his absence makes an Hell there. His presence makes an Heaven, and his absence makes an Hell there. png31 n1 vvz dt n1, cc po31 n1 vvz dt n1 a-acp. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1813 Page 803
14666 There are two Passions, which are like overflowing Floods, and drown a Soul's beauty and comfort; There Are two Passion, which Are like overflowing Floods, and drown a Soul's beauty and Comfort; pc-acp vbr crd n2, r-crq vbr av-j j-vvg n2, cc vvi dt ng1 n1 cc n1; (64) sermon (DIV2) 1813 Page 803
14667 Fear and Grief; the presence of Christ with the Soul keeps them both under. fear and Grief; the presence of christ with the Soul keeps them both under. vvb cc n1; dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 vvz pno32 d p-acp. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1813 Page 803
14668 The Soul of the Saint cannot fear, when it knows that it is He that saveth it, and upholdeth it with the hand of his Righteousness, The Soul of the Saint cannot Fear, when it knows that it is He that Saveth it, and upholds it with the hand of his Righteousness, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmbx vvi, c-crq pn31 vvz cst pn31 vbz pns31 cst vvz pn31, cc vvz pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (64) sermon (DIV2) 1813 Page 803
14669 and the Children of the Bride-Chamber (himself told us) cannot mourn while the Bridegroom is with them. and the Children of the Bride-Chamber (himself told us) cannot mourn while the Bridegroom is with them. cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1 (n1 vvd pno12) vmbx vvi cs dt n1 vbz p-acp pno32. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1813 Page 803
14670 3. For the advantage which accrews to the Soul by the abidings of christ with it; 3. For the advantage which accrues to the Soul by the abidings of Christ with it; crd p-acp dt n1 r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n2-vvg pp-f np1 p-acp pn31; (64) sermon (DIV2) 1814 Page 803
14671 besides that already mentioned, in the quiet and holy security which it hath by his company, which is infinitely above the value of all other concernments; beside that already mentioned, in the quiet and holy security which it hath by his company, which is infinitely above the valve of all other concernments; p-acp cst av vvn, p-acp dt j-jn cc j n1 r-crq pn31 vhz p-acp po31 n1, r-crq vbz av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j-jn n2; (64) sermon (DIV2) 1814 Page 803
14672 I say, besides that, the advantage is exceeding great. I will mention but two things. I say, beside that, the advantage is exceeding great. I will mention but two things. pns11 vvb, p-acp d, dt n1 vbz av-vvg j. pns11 vmb vvi p-acp crd n2. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1814 Page 803
14673 1. Its enemies are still; when the Captain of our Salvation is in our quarters, there's no great fear that the enemy will beat them up. 1. Its enemies Are still; when the Captain of our Salvation is in our quarters, there's no great Fear that the enemy will beatrice them up. crd pn31|vbz n2 vbr av; c-crq dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 vbz p-acp po12 n2, pc-acp|vbz dx j n1 cst dt n1 vmb vvi pno32 a-acp. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1815 Page 804
14674 The tempter hath nothing to say, whiles he that succours the tempted is speaking peace to the Soul, God must first say to the Devil, behold this Soul is in thy hands, before he can meddle with it. The tempter hath nothing to say, while he that succours the tempted is speaking peace to the Soul, God must First say to the devil, behold this Soul is in thy hands, before he can meddle with it. dt n1 vhz pix pc-acp vvi, cs pns31 cst vvz dt vvn vbz vvg n1 p-acp dt n1, np1 vmb ord vvi p-acp dt n1, vvb d n1 vbz p-acp po21 n2, c-acp pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pn31. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1815 Page 804
14675 And our own inbred enemies, those of our own house (our innate lusts and Corruptions I mean) are as still as our grand Adversary: And our own inbred enemies, those of our own house (our innate Lustiest and Corruptions I mean) Are as still as our grand Adversary: cc po12 d j n2, d pp-f po12 d n1 (po12 j n2 cc n2 pns11 vvb) vbr p-acp av c-acp po12 j n1: (64) sermon (DIV2) 1815 Page 804
14676 The very waters of Marah themselves turned sweet when this Tree of life is in them. The very waters of Marah themselves turned sweet when this Tree of life is in them. dt j n2 pp-f np1 px32 vvd j c-crq d n1 pp-f n1 vbz p-acp pno32. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1815 Page 804
14756 but first, By her readiness so to receive him; but First, By her readiness so to receive him; cc-acp ord, p-acp po31 n1 av pc-acp vvi pno31; (64) sermon (DIV2) 1830 Page 807
14677 Our hearts lose much of their bitterness by the presence of Christ in them, it is when the Sun is down, that the Frogs and Toads croak and the Dors and Bats fly. Our hearts loose much of their bitterness by the presence of christ in them, it is when the Sun is down, that the Frogs and Toads croak and the Dors and Bats fly. po12 n2 vvi d pp-f po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32, pn31 vbz c-crq dt n1 vbz a-acp, cst dt n2 cc n2 vvb cc dt n2 cc n2 vvb. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1815 Page 804
14678 It is in the night when the Thief steals. It is in the night when the Thief steals. pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 c-crq dt n1 vvz. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1815 Page 804
14679 The time of Christs withdrawings from the Soul is the time when Sathan molests, and lusts are most busy. The time of Christ withdrawings from the Soul is the time when Sathan molests, and Lustiest Are most busy. dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2-vvg p-acp dt n1 vbz dt n1 c-crq np1 vvz, cc n2 vbr av-ds j. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1815 Page 804
14680 2. The Souls Spikenard then sends forth its pleasant smell. You had it in the former verse. 2. The Souls Spikenard then sends forth its pleasant smell. You had it in the former verse. crd dt n2 np1 av vvz av po31 j n1. pn22 vhd pn31 p-acp dt j n1. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1816 Page 804
14681 I shewed you there what dependence the exercise of our grace hath upon Christs presence with us, both in respect of his exciting and assisting influence. I showed you there what dependence the exercise of our grace hath upon Christ presence with us, both in respect of his exciting and assisting influence. pns11 vvd pn22 a-acp r-crq n1 dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 vhz p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp pno12, av-d p-acp n1 pp-f po31 j cc vvg n1. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1816 Page 804
14682 Christ speaks it plain in that excellent parable of the vine, and the branches, Joh. 15. 5. He that abidath in me, christ speaks it plain in that excellent parable of the vine, and the branches, John 15. 5. He that abidath in me, np1 vvz pn31 j p-acp cst j n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n2, np1 crd crd pns31 cst vhz p-acp pno11, (64) sermon (DIV2) 1816 Page 804
14683 and I in him, the same bringeth forth fruit, for without me you can do nothing — v. 6. The same bringeth forth much fruit. and I in him, the same brings forth fruit, for without me you can do nothing — v. 6. The same brings forth much fruit. cc pns11 p-acp pno31, dt d vvz av n1, p-acp p-acp pno11 pn22 vmb vdi pix — n1 crd dt d vvz av d n1. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1816 Page 804
14684 Otherwise the Soul withereth, v. 6. Naturalists say that in those Countries which abounded with Myrrh, they were wont to bind bundles of it to the heart, or to anoint it with the Gum; Otherwise the Soul withereth, v. 6. Naturalists say that in those Countries which abounded with Myrrh, they were wont to bind bundles of it to the heart, or to anoint it with the Gum; av dt n1 vvz, n1 crd n2 vvb cst p-acp d n2 r-crq vvd p-acp n1, pns32 vbdr j pc-acp vvi n2 pp-f pn31 p-acp dt n1, cc pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1; (64) sermon (DIV2) 1816 Page 804
14685 the use of it was to strengthen the heart against what was noxious, and unto a due discharge of its natural operations. the use of it was to strengthen the heart against what was noxious, and unto a due discharge of its natural operations. dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbds pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp r-crq vbds j, cc p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f po31 j n2. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1816 Page 804
14686 It is Gregories observation, (or similitude rather) that the Soul that applies Christ to its heart, It is Gregories observation, (or similitude rather) that the Soul that Applies christ to its heart, pn31 vbz npg1 n1, (cc n1 av) cst dt n1 cst vvz np1 p-acp po31 n1, (64) sermon (DIV2) 1816 Page 804
14687 and which findeth his influence will find it like a bundle or an anointing of Myrrh strengthening the Soul against the prevailings of corruptions, and which finds his influence will find it like a bundle or an anointing of Myrrh strengthening the Soul against the prevailings of corruptions, cc r-crq vvz po31 n1 vmb vvi pn31 av-j dt n1 cc dt vvg pp-f n1 vvg dt n1 p-acp dt n2-vvg pp-f n2, (64) sermon (DIV2) 1816 Page 804
14688 and filling it with a Spiritual heat, and fitness for Heavenly operations. and filling it with a Spiritual heat, and fitness for Heavenly operations. cc vvg pn31 p-acp dt j n1, cc n1 p-acp j n2. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1816 Page 804
14689 And thus I have shewed you just reason, why the lodgings or abidings of Christ with a gracious Soul are so desirable to it. And thus I have showed you just reason, why the lodgings or abidings of christ with a gracious Soul Are so desirable to it. cc av pns11 vhb vvn pn22 j n1, q-crq dt n2 cc n2-vvg pp-f np1 p-acp dt j n1 vbr av j p-acp pn31. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1816 Page 804
14690 Obj. But will some poor Soul say? Can Christ not abide with that Soul which he hath once owned, is his love mutable, is he not the God that changeth not, but loveth to the end whom he once loveth? Object But will Some poor Soul say? Can christ not abide with that Soul which he hath once owned, is his love mutable, is he not the God that changes not, but loves to the end whom he once loves? np1 cc-acp vmb d j n1 vvi? vmb np1 xx vvi p-acp d n1 r-crq pns31 vhz a-acp vvd, vbz po31 n1 j, vbz pns31 xx dt n1 cst vvz xx, p-acp vvz p-acp dt n1 ro-crq pns31 a-acp vvz? (64) sermon (DIV2) 1817 Page 804
14691 I answer, The Love of Christ is an abiding love, he is not yea and nay with the Soul, upon which he hath once fixed his heart, whom he loveth he loveth to the end. I answer, The Love of christ is an abiding love, he is not yea and nay with the Soul, upon which he hath once fixed his heart, whom he loves he loves to the end. pns11 vvb, dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz dt j-vvg n1, pns31 vbz xx uh cc uh-x p-acp dt n1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vhz a-acp vvn po31 n1, r-crq pns31 vvz pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1818 Page 804
14692 1. His union with the Soul abideth. 1. His Union with the Soul Abideth. crd po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 vvz. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1819 Page 805
14693 Christ once in us and ever in us, is a truth to which we must adhere, that corruption which could not at first prevent it, shall never he of force to dissolve it; christ once in us and ever in us, is a truth to which we must adhere, that corruption which could not At First prevent it, shall never he of force to dissolve it; np1 a-acp p-acp pno12 cc av p-acp pno12, vbz dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns12 vmb vvi, cst n1 r-crq vmd xx p-acp ord vvi pn31, vmb av pns31 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi pn31; (64) sermon (DIV2) 1819 Page 805
14694 but the sense of this union may fail. but the sense of this Union may fail. cc-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 vmb vvi. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1819 Page 805
14695 The indwelling Spirit shall not be disseised, but the Spirit as a comforter may fail the Souls of the Saints. The indwelling Spirit shall not be disseized, but the Spirit as a comforter may fail the Souls of the Saints. dt j-vvg n1 vmb xx vbi vvn, cc-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n2. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1819 Page 805
14696 When wilt thou comfort me? (saith the man after Gods own heart.) Besides that our state of justification is to be maintained by the performance of our Spiritual duty, When wilt thou Comfort me? (Says the man After God's own heart.) Beside that our state of justification is to be maintained by the performance of our Spiritual duty, c-crq vm2 pns21 vvi pno11? (vvz dt n1 p-acp n2 d n1.) p-acp d po12 n1 pp-f n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 j n1, (64) sermon (DIV2) 1819 Page 805
14697 and there can be no justified Soul, that doth not earnestly desire its own continuance in that state. and there can be no justified Soul, that does not earnestly desire its own Continuance in that state. cc pc-acp vmb vbi dx vvn n1, cst vdz xx av-j vvi po31 d n1 p-acp d n1. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1819 Page 805
14698 2. His necessary influences upon the Soul abide too. 2. His necessary influences upon the Soul abide too. crd po31 j n2 p-acp dt n1 vvi av. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1820 Page 805
14699 The promise must stand good, I will never leave thee nor forsake thee, nor can it be imagined that so noble and vertual an head as the Lord Jesus Christ can be united to any member of his Spiritual body without a proportionable influence upon it: The promise must stand good, I will never leave thee nor forsake thee, nor can it be imagined that so noble and virtual an head as the Lord jesus christ can be united to any member of his Spiritual body without a proportionable influence upon it: dt n1 vmb vvi j, pns11 vmb av-x vvi pno21 ccx vvi pno21, ccx vmb pn31 vbi vvn cst av j cc j dt n1 p-acp dt n1 np1 np1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f po31 j n1 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp pn31: (64) sermon (DIV2) 1820 Page 805
14700 or that the seed of God in the Soul should be wholly inactive. or that the seed of God in the Soul should be wholly inactive. cc cst dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 vmd vbi av-jn j. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1820 Page 805
14701 But Spiritual desires are also the sacred means, which God hath appointed for the preservation of these. But Spiritual Desires Are also the sacred means, which God hath appointed for the preservation of these. p-acp j n2 vbr av dt j n2, r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1820 Page 805
14702 3. But Gradual abidings of Christ in the Soul may fail. 3. But Gradual abidings of christ in the Soul may fail. crd p-acp j-jn n2-vvg pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1821 Page 805
14703 He may not abide with the Soul in such proportions of Spiritual influence, at all times. He may not abide with the Soul in such proportions of Spiritual influence, At all times. pns31 vmb xx vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n2 pp-f j n1, p-acp d n2. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1821 Page 805
14704 Now the degrees of Spiritual influence from Christ are highly desirable to a gracious Soul. But I have spake enough to the explication and confirmation of the point. Now the Degrees of Spiritual influence from christ Are highly desirable to a gracious Soul. But I have spoke enough to the explication and confirmation of the point. av dt n2 pp-f j n1 p-acp np1 vbr av-j j p-acp dt j n1 p-acp pns11 vhb vvd av-d p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1821 Page 805
14705 I come now to the Application. I come now to the Application. pns11 vvb av p-acp dt n1. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1821 Page 805
14706 In the first place, Let us from this try our selves whether we indeed be the true Spouses of the Lord Jesus Christ, and he our beloved yea or no? Can we say, In the First place, Let us from this try our selves whither we indeed be the true Spouses of the Lord jesus christ, and he our Beloved yea or no? Can we say, p-acp dt ord n1, vvb pno12 p-acp d vvi po12 n2 cs pns12 av vbb dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 np1 np1, cc pns31 po12 n-vvn uh cc uh-dx? vmb pns12 vvi, (64) sermon (DIV2) 1822 Page 805
14707 and say it, cordially, he shall lodge betwixt our breasts? and say it, cordially, he shall lodge betwixt our breasts? cc vvb pn31, av-j, pns31 vmb vvi p-acp po12 n2? (64) sermon (DIV2) 1822 Page 805
14708 1. There are many that say he shall sit upon my tongue, I will talk to Christ, 1. There Are many that say he shall fit upon my tongue, I will talk to christ, crd pc-acp vbr d cst vvb pns31 vmb vvi p-acp po11 n1, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp np1, (64) sermon (DIV2) 1823 Page 805
14709 and take his name into my mouth, concerning whom we may say, as the Prophet sometimes said of the Jews, The Lord was nigh in their mouths and far from their reins, the woman dandles many a Child in her arms, that never lodgeth betwixt her breasts in the night, she talks of many a man in the day time, whom she will not allow to lodg in her bosom at night: and take his name into my Mouth, Concerning whom we may say, as the Prophet sometime said of the jews, The Lord was High in their mouths and Far from their reins, the woman dandles many a Child in her arms, that never lodgeth betwixt her breasts in the night, she talks of many a man in the day time, whom she will not allow to lodge in her bosom At night: cc vvi po31 n1 p-acp po11 n1, vvg r-crq pns12 vmb vvi, c-acp dt n1 av vvd pp-f dt np2, dt n1 vbds av-j p-acp po32 n2 cc av-j p-acp po32 n2, dt n1 vvz d dt n1 p-acp po31 n2, cst av-x vvz p-acp po31 n2 p-acp dt n1, pns31 vvz pp-f d dt n1 p-acp dt n1 n1, ro-crq pns31 vmb xx vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1: (64) sermon (DIV2) 1823 Page 805
14710 there's many a wretch that talks of Christ that yet will not let him come •igh his heart. there's many a wretch that talks of christ that yet will not let him come •igh his heart. pc-acp|vbz d dt n1 cst vvz pp-f np1 cst av vmb xx vvi pno31 vvi av-j po31 n1. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1823 Page 805
14711 2. There are many that say they shall lodg to eternity betwixt his breasts, that yet cannot, will not say this; 2. There Are many that say they shall lodge to eternity betwixt his breasts, that yet cannot, will not say this; crd pc-acp vbr d cst vvb pns32 vmb vvi p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n2, cst av vmbx, vmb xx vvi d; (64) sermon (DIV2) 1824 Page 805
14712 going to Heaven is grown market talk, and every one is a pretender to that journeys end that yet will not set one foot before another in the way. going to Heaven is grown market talk, and every one is a pretender to that journeys end that yet will not Set one foot before Another in the Way. vvg p-acp n1 vbz vvn n1 vvi, cc d pi vbz dt n1 p-acp d n2 vvb cst av vmb xx vvi crd n1 p-acp j-jn p-acp dt n1. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1824 Page 806
14713 Balaam wisheth vainly, and many a one concludeth as vainly, that he shall dye the death of the righteous, balaam wishes vainly, and many a one Concludeth as vainly, that he shall die the death of the righteous, np1 vvz av-j, cc d dt pi vvz c-acp av-j, cst pns31 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j, (64) sermon (DIV2) 1824 Page 806
14714 and his latter end shall be like his; and his latter end shall be like his; cc po31 d n1 vmb vbi av-j po31; (64) sermon (DIV2) 1824 Page 806
14715 those mentioned, Mat. 7. 24. said they should lodge the long night of eternity betwixt Christs breasts, those mentioned, Mathew 7. 24. said they should lodge the long night of eternity betwixt Christ breasts, d vvn, np1 crd crd zz pns32 vmd vvi dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp npg1 n2, (64) sermon (DIV2) 1824 Page 806
14716 but he saith unto them, depart from me I know you not; there are too many that build Castles in the air, and houses upon the sand, but he Says unto them, depart from me I know you not; there Are too many that built Castles in the air, and houses upon the sand, cc-acp pns31 vvz p-acp pno32, vvb p-acp pno11 pns11 vvb pn22 xx; a-acp vbr av d cst vvb n2 p-acp dt n1, cc n2 p-acp dt n1, (64) sermon (DIV2) 1824 Page 806
14717 and dream of golden mountains, but every one is not wife to another that saith she shall one day have him, and dream of golden Mountains, but every one is not wife to Another that Says she shall one day have him, cc n1 pp-f j n2, cc-acp d pi vbz xx n1 p-acp j-jn cst vvz pns31 vmb crd n1 vhb pno31, (64) sermon (DIV2) 1824 Page 806
14718 nor is every Soul a Spouse to Christ that promiseth to it self eternal content in him. nor is every Soul a Spouse to christ that promises to it self Eternal content in him. ccx vbz d n1 dt n1 p-acp np1 cst vvz p-acp pn31 n1 j n1 p-acp pno31. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1824 Page 806
14719 3. A man may say, Oh that Christ would come betwixt my breasts, that yet is not the Spouse of Christ. 3. A man may say, O that christ would come betwixt my breasts, that yet is not the Spouse of christ. crd dt n1 vmb vvi, uh cst np1 vmd vvi p-acp po11 n2, cst av vbz xx dt n1 pp-f np1. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1825 Page 806
14720 There's scarce a wretch living but at one time or other wisheth Christ would speak to his Soul pardon and peace; There's scarce a wretch living but At one time or other wishes christ would speak to his Soul pardon and peace; pc-acp|vbz av-j dt n1 vvg cc-acp p-acp crd n1 cc n-jn vvz np1 vmd vvi p-acp po31 n1 n1 cc n1; (64) sermon (DIV2) 1825 Page 806
14721 'tis one thing for a woman to desire the Physitian may make applications to her breasts, it's one thing for a woman to desire the physician may make applications to her breasts, pn31|vbz crd n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 vmb vvi n2 p-acp po31 n2, (64) sermon (DIV2) 1825 Page 806
14722 when full of pain, that yet will not say he shall lodge betwixt her breasts, you see there may be a great many mistakes in this point, when full of pain, that yet will not say he shall lodge betwixt her breasts, you see there may be a great many mistakes in this point, c-crq j pp-f n1, cst av vmb xx vvi pns31 vmb vvi p-acp po31 n2, pn22 vvb a-acp vmb vbi dt j d vvz p-acp d n1, (64) sermon (DIV2) 1825 Page 806
14723 but plainly let me ask you two or three questions. but plainly let me ask you two or three questions. cc-acp av-j vvb pno11 vvi pn22 crd cc crd n2. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1825 Page 806
14724 1. Are you willing to open the secrets of your Souls to Jesus Christ? There's many a one is willing that Christ should come so near him as his Ear, but not into his heart; 1. are you willing to open the secrets of your Souls to jesus christ? There's many a one is willing that christ should come so near him as his Ear, but not into his heart; crd vbr pn22 j pc-acp vvi dt n2-jn pp-f po22 n2 p-acp np1 np1? pc-acp|vbz d dt pi vbz j cst np1 vmd vvi av av-j pno31 p-acp po31 n1, cc-acp xx p-acp po31 n1; (64) sermon (DIV2) 1826 Page 806
14725 canst thou say that thy Soul cleaveth to the Lord Jesus Christ, that thou desirest he should enter into its secrets, not only to tip thy tongue, regulate thy Countenance, Canst thou say that thy Soul cleaveth to the Lord jesus christ, that thou Desirest he should enter into its secrets, not only to tip thy tongue, regulate thy Countenance, vm2 pns21 vvi d po21 n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 np1 np1, cst pns21 vv2 pns31 vmd vvi p-acp po31 n2-jn, xx av-j pc-acp vvi po21 n1, vvb po21 n1, (64) sermon (DIV2) 1826 Page 806
14726 but to Command in thy heart? but to Command in thy heart? cc-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp po21 n1? (64) sermon (DIV2) 1826 Page 806
14727 2. Art thou willing that Christ should lodge all night with thy Soul? Not serve thee only by fits to cure thy heart akings, 2. Art thou willing that christ should lodge all night with thy Soul? Not serve thee only by fits to cure thy heart akings, crd vb2r pns21 j cst np1 vmd vvi d n1 p-acp po21 n1? xx vvi pno21 av-j p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi po21 n1 n2-vvg, (64) sermon (DIV2) 1827 Page 806
14728 but that he should lodge and dwell with thee; make an abode with thy Soul. but that he should lodge and dwell with thee; make an Abided with thy Soul. cc-acp cst pns31 vmd vvi cc vvi p-acp pno21; vvb dt n1 p-acp po21 n1 (64) sermon (DIV2) 1827 Page 806
14729 3. Art thou willing that a perfect Christ should lodge with thee? Not only Christ as an High-Priest to expiate for thee and make an atonement for thy sins, 3. Art thou willing that a perfect christ should lodge with thee? Not only christ as an High-Priest to expiate for thee and make an atonement for thy Sins, crd vb2r pns21 j cst dt j np1 vmd vvi p-acp pno21? xx av-j np1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno21 cc vvi dt n1 p-acp po21 n2, (64) sermon (DIV2) 1828 Page 806
14730 but as a Prophet to guide & instruct thee, as a King to rule over thee, and govern thee. but as a Prophet to guide & instruct thee, as a King to Rule over thee, and govern thee. cc-acp c-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno21, c-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno21, cc vvb pno21. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1828 Page 806
14731 The Wife desires not an Husband only as her Companion, but as her head. The Wife Desires not an Husband only as her Companion, but as her head. dt n1 vvz xx dt n1 av-j p-acp po31 n1, cc-acp c-acp po31 n1. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1828 Page 806
14732 By this, O Christian I shalt thou know if indeed thou beest the Spouse of the Lord Jesus, and not an harlot. I might have further added. By this, Oh Christian I shalt thou know if indeed thou Best the Spouse of the Lord jesus, and not an harlot. I might have further added. p-acp d, uh np1 pns11 vm2 pns21 vvi cs av pns21 vb2s dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1, cc xx dt n1. pns11 vmd vhi av-jc vvn. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1829 Page 806
14733 That the Soul that is so, says so of no•e else, 〈 ◊ 〉 and none but be, shall lodg betwixt my breasts. She is an harlot that speaks it in any sense less then exclusive. That the Soul that is so, Says so of no•e Else, 〈 ◊ 〉 and none but be, shall lodge betwixt my breasts. She is an harlot that speaks it in any sense less then exclusive. cst dt n1 cst vbz av, vvz av pp-f n1 av, 〈 sy 〉 cc pix p-acp vbi, vmb vvi p-acp po11 n2. pns31 vbz dt n1 cst vvz pn31 p-acp d n1 av-dc cs j. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1829 Page 806
14734 If thou can•t truly say of the Lord Jesus Christ, be shall lodge betwixt my breasts. If thou can•t truly say of the Lord jesus christ, be shall lodge betwixt my breasts. cs pns21 vm2 av-j vvi pp-f dt n1 np1 np1, vbb vmb vvi p-acp po11 n2. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1829 Page 806
14735 Thou also sayest, He shall, and none else shall; Thou also Sayest, He shall, and none Else shall; pns21 av vv2, pns31 vmb, cc pix av vmb; (64) sermon (DIV2) 1829 Page 807
14777 God is with you, if you be with him; but if you forsake him, he will forsake you; God is with you, if you be with him; but if you forsake him, he will forsake you; np1 vbz p-acp pn22, cs pn22 vbb p-acp pno31; p-acp cs pn22 vvb pno31, pns31 vmb vvi pn22; (64) sermon (DIV2) 1831 Page 808
14736 not the sweetest lust I have, nor the loveliest piece that the World can afford me, not any thing contrary unto him, nor any thing besides him. not the Sweetest lust I have, nor the loveliest piece that the World can afford me, not any thing contrary unto him, nor any thing beside him. xx dt js n1 pns11 vhb, ccx dt js n1 cst dt n1 vmb vvi pno11, xx d n1 j-jn p-acp pno31, ccx d n1 p-acp pno31. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1829 Page 807
14737 That Earthly Object comes too nigh a Christian, that comes between its breasts. The heart is reserved for the Beloved. That Earthly Object comes too High a Christian, that comes between its breasts. The heart is reserved for the beloved. cst j n1 vvz av av-j dt njp, cst vvz p-acp po31 n2. dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt j-vvn. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1829 Page 807
14738 Deal faithfully I beseech you with your own Souls; Deal faithfully I beseech you with your own Souls; n1 av-j pns11 vvb pn22 p-acp po22 d n2; (64) sermon (DIV2) 1829 Page 807
14739 the World is full of pretenders, but I fear me exceeding thin of such as can say, the World is full of pretenders, but I Fear me exceeding thin of such as can say, dt n1 vbz j pp-f n2, cc-acp pns11 vvb pno11 av-vvg j pp-f d c-acp vmb vvi, (64) sermon (DIV2) 1829 Page 807
14740 and say it in truth, and say it cordially, That Christ is he, and he alone whom they desire should lodge and stay betwixt their breasts. But enough for this Use. I hasten to conclude. and say it in truth, and say it cordially, That christ is he, and he alone whom they desire should lodge and stay betwixt their breasts. But enough for this Use. I hasten to conclude. cc vvb pn31 p-acp n1, cc vvb pn31 av-j, cst np1 vbz pns31, cc pns31 j ro-crq pns32 vvi vmd vvi cc vvi p-acp po32 n2. p-acp d c-acp d n1. pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1829 Page 807
14741 Let us in the next place see what this Doctrine will afford us, for the promoving our comfort, Let us in the next place see what this Doctrine will afford us, for the promoving our Comfort, vvb pno12 p-acp dt ord n1 vvb r-crq d n1 vmb vvi pno12, c-acp dt vvg po12 n1, (64) sermon (DIV2) 1830 Page 807
14742 or our holiness, by way of Consolation or Exhortation; and first for Consolation. or our holiness, by Way of Consolation or Exhortation; and First for Consolation. cc po12 n1, p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1; cc ord p-acp n1. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1830 Page 807
14743 The term or Verb in the Text speaketh certainty, but futuriety, and the phrase denotes, 1. The Spouse's leave, 2. Desire, 3. Confidence; The term or Verb in the Text speaks certainty, but futuriety, and the phrase denotes, 1. The Spouse's leave, 2. Desire, 3. Confidence; dt n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 vvz n1, p-acp n1, cc dt n1 vvz, crd dt ng1 n1, crd n1, crd n1; (64) sermon (DIV2) 1830 Page 807
14744 He shall lodge: And thus considered (to say nothing of the too Critical note that some make upon the term night, He shall lodge: And thus considered (to say nothing of thee too Critical note that Some make upon the term night, pns31 vmb vvi: cc av vvd (pc-acp vvi pix pp-f pno32 av j n1 cst d vvb p-acp dt n1 n1, (64) sermon (DIV2) 1830 Page 807
14745 as fignifying here a time of affliction, in which Christ is an especial comfort to the Soul; as signifying Here a time of affliction, in which christ is an especial Comfort to the Soul; c-acp vvg av dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp r-crq np1 vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt n1; (64) sermon (DIV2) 1830 Page 807
14746 I say, to say nothing of that, because the word in the Text doth not necessarily imply a night, I say, to say nothing of that, Because the word in the Text does not necessarily imply a night, pns11 vvb, pc-acp vvi pix pp-f d, c-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vdz xx av-j vvi dt n1, (64) sermon (DIV2) 1830 Page 807
14747 yet the phrase thus considered) the Text and Doctrine offer a great deal of refreshings to those appearingly forgotten Souls, who cannot obtain the sensible abidings of Christ with them, and are therefore ready to pronounce sadly against their Souls, that God is not with them, nor they with him: yet the phrase thus considered) the Text and Doctrine offer a great deal of refreshings to those appearingly forgotten Souls, who cannot obtain the sensible abidings of christ with them, and Are Therefore ready to pronounce sadly against their Souls, that God is not with them, nor they with him: av dt n1 av vvn) dt n1 cc n1 vvb dt j n1 pp-f n2-vvg p-acp d av-vvg vvn n2, r-crq vmbx vvi dt j n2-vvg pp-f np1 p-acp pno32, cc vbr av j pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp po32 n2, cst np1 vbz xx p-acp pno32, ccx pns32 p-acp pno31: (64) sermon (DIV2) 1830 Page 807
14748 As Gideon said, If the Lord be with us, why are we thus? forgetting that God sometimes hideth himself even from the House of Jacob. Let such a Soul observe, That the Spouse here doth not say, He doth lie alwaies betwixt my breasts, though it be true that Christ doth truly and constantly dwell in the heart of his Saints, As gideon said, If the Lord be with us, why Are we thus? forgetting that God sometime Hideth himself even from the House of Jacob. Let such a Soul observe, That the Spouse Here does not say, He does lie always betwixt my breasts, though it be true that christ does truly and constantly dwell in the heart of his Saints, c-acp np1 vvd, cs dt n1 vbb p-acp pno12, q-crq vbr pns12 av? vvg cst np1 av vvz px31 av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvb d dt n1 vvb, cst dt n1 av vdz xx vvi, pns31 vdz vvi av p-acp po11 n2, c-acp pn31 vbb j cst np1 vdz av-j cc av-j vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, (64) sermon (DIV2) 1830 Page 807
14749 yet 'tis often indiscernably to it; but she saith, He shall lie, which imports, 1. I will give him leave; yet it's often indiscernibly to it; but she Says, He shall lie, which imports, 1. I will give him leave; av pn31|vbz av av-j p-acp pn31; cc-acp pns31 vvz, pns31 vmb vvi, r-crq vvz, crd pns11 vmb vvi pno31 vvi; (64) sermon (DIV2) 1830 Page 807
14750 I will not drive him from my Soul; I will not drive him from my Soul; pns11 vmb xx vvi pno31 p-acp po11 n1; (64) sermon (DIV2) 1830 Page 807
14751 my breasts shall be free and open to him. 2. The Spouse's defire, it is Vox cupientis. 3. It speaks confidence; my breasts shall be free and open to him. 2. The Spouse's desire, it is Vox cupientis. 3. It speaks confidence; po11 n2 vmb vbi j cc j p-acp pno31. crd dt ng1 n1, pn31 vbz fw-la fw-la. crd pn31 vvz n1; (64) sermon (DIV2) 1830 Page 807
14752 it is Vox fidei, the language of Faith, which when it speaks properly, alwaies speaks in the future tense; it is Vox fidei, the language of Faith, which when it speaks properly, always speaks in the future tense; pn31 vbz fw-la fw-la, dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq c-crq pn31 vvz av-j, av vvz p-acp dt j-jn n1; (64) sermon (DIV2) 1830 Page 807
14753 for hope which is seen is no hope, unless when it calls the things which are not in present fruition, for hope which is seen is no hope, unless when it calls the things which Are not in present fruition, p-acp n1 r-crq vbz vvn vbz dx n1, cs c-crq pn31 vvz dt n2 r-crq vbr xx p-acp j n1, (64) sermon (DIV2) 1830 Page 807
14757 Secondly, By her desire of it, as her happiness ▪ So is the true Believer not alwaies known by his or her sensible Enjoyments of the Lord Jesus Christ, Secondly, By her desire of it, as her happiness ▪ So is the true Believer not always known by his or her sensible Enjoyments of the Lord jesus christ, ord, p-acp po31 n1 pp-f pn31, p-acp po31 n1 ▪ av vbz dt j n1 xx av vvn p-acp po31 cc po31 j n2 pp-f dt n1 np1 np1, (64) sermon (DIV2) 1830 Page 808
14758 but by the openness of her heart to receive him. 2. By the longing; of the Soul after him. but by the openness of her heart to receive him. 2. By the longing; of the Soul After him. cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 pc-acp vvi pno31. crd p-acp dt vvg; pp-f dt n1 p-acp pno31. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1830 Page 808
14759 3. By the confidence of the Soul in him. But lastly; 3. By the confidence of the Soul in him. But lastly; crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp pno31. p-acp ord; (64) sermon (DIV2) 1830 Page 808
14760 Oh that the same frame of spirit might be found in you (even in every one of you who profess to have tasted how good the Lord is) which was here found in the Spouse towards the Lord Jesus Christ, that you would all say, He shall lodge all night betwixt our breasts. O that the same frame of Spirit might be found in you (even in every one of you who profess to have tasted how good the Lord is) which was Here found in the Spouse towards the Lord jesus christ, that you would all say, He shall lodge all night betwixt our breasts. uh cst dt d n1 pp-f n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp pn22 (av p-acp d crd pp-f pn22 r-crq vvb pc-acp vhi vvn c-crq j dt n1 vbz) r-crq vbds av vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 np1 np1, cst pn22 vmd d vvi, pns31 vmb vvi d n1 p-acp po12 n2. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1831 Page 808
14761 I but now told you it imported three things; I but now told you it imported three things; pns11 cc-acp av vvd pn22 pn31 vvd crd n2; (64) sermon (DIV2) 1831 Page 808
14762 1. Leave, 2. Desire, 3. Confidence. 1. Lift up your heads, O you gates, stand ope you everlasting doors, that the King of Glory may come in. 1. Leave, 2. Desire, 3. Confidence. 1. Lift up your Heads, Oh you gates, stand open you everlasting doors, that the King of Glory may come in. crd vvb, crd vvb, crd n1. crd vvb a-acp po22 n2, uh pn22 n2, vvb vvb pn22 j n2, cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi p-acp. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1831 Page 808
14763 Stand open, O my Soul, to the Lord Jesus Christ, keep your hearts free to the entertainment of the Lord Jesus Christ. 2. Make it the business of your desire and prayer. Stand open, Oh my Soul, to the Lord jesus christ, keep your hearts free to the entertainment of the Lord jesus christ. 2. Make it the business of your desire and prayer. vvb j, uh po11 n1, p-acp dt n1 np1 np1, vvb po22 n2 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1 np1. crd vvb pn31 dt n1 pp-f po22 n1 cc n1. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1831 Page 808
14764 3. Be confident that he will make his abode with you. 3. Be confident that he will make his Abided with you. crd vbb j cst pns31 vmb vvi po31 n1 p-acp pn22. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1831 Page 808
14765 These might be three distinct branches, but I have not time to speak fully to each of them. These might be three distinct branches, but I have not time to speak Fully to each of them. d vmd vbi crd j n2, cc-acp pns11 vhb xx n1 pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp d pp-f pno32. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1831 Page 808
14766 For the two first, I have prevented my self as to the Arguments which I should use to urge them. For the two First, I have prevented my self as to the Arguments which I should use to urge them. p-acp dt crd ord, pns11 vhb vvn po11 n1 c-acp p-acp dt n2 r-crq pns11 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi pno32. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1831 Page 808
14767 Consider what I spake to the third Question in the Explication, how honourable a thing it is to you, Consider what I spoke to the third Question in the Explication, how honourable a thing it is to you, np1 r-crq pns11 vvd p-acp dt ord n1 p-acp dt n1, c-crq j dt n1 pn31 vbz p-acp pn22, (64) sermon (DIV2) 1831 Page 808
14768 how sweet and pleasant, how infinitely advantagious and profitable; thereis only to be added a word of Direction: how sweet and pleasant, how infinitely advantageous and profitable; There is only to be added a word of Direction: c-crq j cc j, c-crq av-j j cc j; n2 av-j pc-acp vbi vvn dt n1 pp-f n1: (64) sermon (DIV2) 1831 Page 808
14769 Will the poor Soul say, How should I procure the abidings of Christ with me, (I mean) his abidings as to his gradual Influences? For your direction, I will only turn you to that one Text, Joh. 14. 22. where you shall be resolved from our Saviour's own mouth; Will the poor Soul say, How should I procure the abidings of christ with me, (I mean) his abidings as to his gradual Influences? For your direction, I will only turn you to that one Text, John 14. 22. where you shall be resolved from our Saviour's own Mouth; vmb dt j n1 vvi, q-crq vmd pns11 vvi dt n2-vvg pp-f np1 p-acp pno11, (pns11 vvb) po31 n2-vvg p-acp p-acp po31 j-jn n2? p-acp po22 n1, pns11 vmb av-j vvi pn22 p-acp d crd n1, np1 crd crd c-crq pn22 vmb vbi vvn p-acp po12 ng1 d n1; (64) sermon (DIV2) 1831 Page 808
14770 If any man love me, he will keep my words, and we will come unto him, If any man love me, he will keep my words, and we will come unto him, cs d n1 vvb pno11, pns31 vmb vvi po11 n2, cc pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno31, (64) sermon (DIV2) 1831 Page 808
14771 and make our abode with him. and make our Abided with him. cc vvb po12 n1 p-acp pno31. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1831 Page 808
14772 Christ is ready enough to stay where he finds love, but it must be real love, such as is joyned with keeping of his words. Be expressive then of your love to Christ; christ is ready enough to stay where he finds love, but it must be real love, such as is joined with keeping of his words. Be expressive then of your love to christ; np1 vbz j av-d pc-acp vvi c-crq pns31 vvz n1, cc-acp pn31 vmb vbi j n1, d c-acp vbz vvn p-acp vvg pp-f po31 n2. vbb j av pp-f po22 n1 p-acp np1; (64) sermon (DIV2) 1831 Page 808
14773 1. By voiding from your heart whatever may be offensive to his Majesty. 2. By heightening in your heart a great esteem of him. 1. By voiding from your heart whatever may be offensive to his Majesty. 2. By heightening in your heart a great esteem of him. crd p-acp j-vvg p-acp po22 n1 r-crq vmb vbi j p-acp po31 n1. crd p-acp vvg p-acp po22 n1 dt j n1 pp-f pno31. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1831 Page 808
14774 3. By doing whatsoever he commands you. 3. By doing whatsoever he commands you. crd p-acp vdg r-crq pns31 vvz pn22. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1831 Page 808
14775 Do you abide with him in a way of duty, and he shall abide with you in a way of mercy; Do you abide with him in a Way of duty, and he shall abide with you in a Way of mercy; vdb pn22 vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pn22 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (64) sermon (DIV2) 1831 Page 808
14776 according to that of the Prophet in the Book of Chronicles to the King; according to that of the Prophet in the Book of Chronicles to the King; vvg p-acp d pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1; (64) sermon (DIV2) 1831 Page 808
14778 if you be incertain and unconstant with him, he will be so with you, as to the gradual Influences of his Love; if you be incertain and unconstant with him, he will be so with you, as to the gradual Influences of his Love; cs pn22 vbb j cc j p-acp pno31, pns31 vmb vbi av p-acp pn22, c-acp p-acp dt j-jn n2 pp-f po31 n1; (64) sermon (DIV2) 1831 Page 808
14779 With the froward he will shew himself froward. 2. I told you it is the Language of Faith. He shall lie. With the froward he will show himself froward. 2. I told you it is the Language of Faith. He shall lie. p-acp dt j pns31 vmb vvi px31 j. crd pns11 vvd pn22 pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1. pns31 vmb vvi. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1831 Page 808
14780 Faith is the sacred Instrument by which Christ is united to the Soul, and it is that by which Communion with Christ is maintained and preserved. Faith is the sacred Instrument by which christ is united to the Soul, and it is that by which Communion with christ is maintained and preserved. n1 vbz dt j n1 p-acp r-crq np1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, cc pn31 vbz cst p-acp r-crq n1 p-acp np1 vbz vvn cc vvn. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1832 Page 808
14781 According to a Christian's Faith it ordinarily is unto it (as to Divine Dispensations;) Faith merits nothing of Christ, but it applieth much. According to a Christian's Faith it ordinarily is unto it (as to Divine Dispensations;) Faith merits nothing of christ, but it Applieth much. vvg p-acp dt njpg1 n1 pn31 av-j vbz p-acp pn31 (c-acp p-acp j-jn n2;) n1 vvz pix pp-f np1, cc-acp pn31 vvz d. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1832 Page 809
14782 Believe, and the abidings of Christ shall be established upon your Souls; Believe, and the abidings of christ shall be established upon your Souls; vvb, cc dt n2-vvg pp-f np1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp po22 n2; (64) sermon (DIV2) 1832 Page 809
14783 but you must know, that this Faith must not be a dead Faith, but such as works by love. but you must know, that this Faith must not be a dead Faith, but such as works by love. cc-acp pn22 vmb vvi, cst d n1 vmb xx vbi dt j n1, p-acp d c-acp vvz p-acp n1. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1832 Page 809
14784 Though Faith and Holiness must not be confounded, yet (unless as to Instrumental efficacy in Justification in the act of justifying) they can never be separated. Though Faith and Holiness must not be confounded, yet (unless as to Instrumental efficacy in Justification in the act of justifying) they can never be separated. cs n1 cc n1 vmb xx vbi vvn, av (cs a-acp p-acp j n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg) pns32 vmb av-x vbi vvn. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1832 Page 809
14785 But thus much shall serve for this Verse. But thus much shall serve for this Verse. p-acp av d vmb vvi p-acp d n1. (64) sermon (DIV2) 1832 Page 809
14786 Sermon LVI. Sermon LVI. n1 crd. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1832 Page 809
14787 Canticles 1. 14. My Beloved is unto me as a Cluster of Camphire in the Vineyards of Engedi. Canticles 1. 14. My beloved is unto me as a Cluster of Camphire in the Vineyards of Engedi. n2 crd crd po11 j-vvn vbz p-acp pno11 p-acp dt vvi pp-f n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1832 Page 809
14788 IT is agreed on all hands, that it is the Spouse, which yet speaketh, and the term NONLATINALPHABET which we met with from her in the former verse is enough to prove it, IT is agreed on all hands, that it is the Spouse, which yet speaks, and the term which we met with from her in the former verse is enough to prove it, pn31 vbz vvn p-acp d n2, cst pn31 vbz dt n1, r-crq av vvz, cc dt n1 r-crq pns12 vvd p-acp p-acp pno31 p-acp dt j n1 vbz av-d pc-acp vvi pn31, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1833 Page 809
14789 and to let us know that she is yet speaking concerning her beloved. It is also as well agreed that what she saith in this verse amounts to little more then what she had said in the 13. v. Only she expresseth the same thing under a new resemblance, but it is not so easy to give you a just account of her expression, and to let us know that she is yet speaking Concerning her Beloved. It is also as well agreed that what she Says in this verse amounts to little more then what she had said in the 13. v. Only she Expresses the same thing under a new resemblance, but it is not so easy to give you a just account of her expression, cc pc-acp vvi pno12 vvi cst pns31 vbz av vvg vvg po31 vvn. pn31 vbz av c-acp av vvd d r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp d n1 vvz p-acp j av-dc cs r-crq pns31 vhd vvn p-acp dt crd n1 av-j pns31 vvz dt d n1 p-acp dt j n1, p-acp pn31 vbz xx av j p-acp vvb pn22 dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1833 Page 809
14790 and to set out the aptness of the Metaphor which she here used: and to Set out the aptness of the Metaphor which she Here used: cc pc-acp vvi av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq pns31 av vvd: (65) sermon (DIV2) 1833 Page 809
14791 The difficulty of which ariseth, from this that the plant, to which or to the Gum of which she here resembleth her Beloved, is an exotick plant, not known to us in these countries neither in the kind, The difficulty of which arises, from this that the plant, to which or to the Gum of which she Here resembles her beloved, is an exotic plant, not known to us in these countries neither in the kind, dt n1 pp-f r-crq vvz, p-acp d cst dt vvb, p-acp r-crq cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f r-crq pns31 av vvz po31 j-vvn, vbz dt j n1, xx vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp d n2 av-d p-acp dt n1, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1833 Page 809
14792 nor in the qualities, we having no perfect account given us by any, of the Natures of those several plants which grew in those Eastern Countries: nor in the qualities, we having no perfect account given us by any, of the Nature's of those several plants which grew in those Eastern Countries: ccx p-acp dt n2, pns12 vhg dx j n1 vvn pno12 p-acp d, pp-f dt n2 pp-f d j n2 r-crq vvd p-acp d j n2: (65) sermon (DIV2) 1833 Page 809
14793 Which hath made that great diversity of Interpreters in translating the Heb. word NONLATINALPHABET which we (and it is but a conjecture) translate Camphire; The Vulg. Lat. Sept. and Tremellius & the Dutch Translators translate it Cypress; Castalio, the Cyprian Grapes; the Arabick, a cluster of Flowers; Pagnine and Montanus translate it not at all, Which hath made that great diversity of Interpreters in translating the Hebrew word which we (and it is but a conjecture) translate Camphire; The Vulgar Lat. Sept and Tremellius & the Dutch Translators translate it Cypress; Castalio, the Cyprian Grapes; the Arabic, a cluster of Flowers; Pagnine and Montanus translate it not At all, r-crq vhz vvn d j n1 pp-f n2 p-acp n-vvg cs np1 n1 r-crq pns12 (cc pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1) vvi n1; dt np1 np1 np1 cc np1 cc dt jp n2 vvb pn31 n1; np1, dt jp n2; dt jp, dt vvi pp-f n2; j cc np1 vvb pn31 xx p-acp d, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1833 Page 810
14794 but put in Copher; the Heb. word. but put in Copher; the Hebrew word. cc-acp vvd p-acp np1; dt np1 n1. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1833 Page 810
14901 and interest in Christ, as any other, though in this (possibly) he may be mistaken. and Interest in christ, as any other, though in this (possibly) he may be mistaken. cc n1 p-acp np1, c-acp d n-jn, c-acp p-acp d (av-j) pns31 vmb vbi vvn. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1850 Page 815
14795 The Tig. Version Caphurd, Camphire. Let us indeavour as far as we may to find out the truth, by way of Explication of the Text; we will therefore enquire, The Tig. Version Caphurd, Camphire. Let us endeavour as Far as we may to find out the truth, by Way of Explication of the Text; we will Therefore inquire, dt np1 np1 np1, n1. vvb pno12 vvi a-acp av-j c-acp pns12 vmb pc-acp vvi av dt n1, p-acp n1 pp-f n1 pp-f dt n1; pns12 vmb av vvi, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1833 Page 810
14796 1. Qu. What were these Vineyards of Engedi. 1. Qu. What were these Vineyards of Engedi. crd n1 r-crq vbdr d n2 pp-f np1. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1834 Page 810
14797 2. What is this Cluster of Copher or Camphire growing in these Vineyards, to which the Spouse here resembleth her beloved. 2. What is this Cluster of Copher or Camphire growing in these Vineyards, to which the Spouse Here resembles her Beloved. crd q-crq vbz d vvi pp-f np1 cc n1 vvg p-acp d n2, p-acp r-crq dt n1 av vvz po31 j-vvn. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1834 Page 810
14798 3. Why she resembleth him in this manner, to a Cluster of Copher, in the Vineyards of Engedi. 3. Why she resembles him in this manner, to a Cluster of Copher, in the Vineyards of Engedi. crd c-crq pns31 vvz pno31 p-acp d n1, p-acp dt vvi pp-f np1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1834 Page 810
14799 1. Qu What were these Vineyards of Engedi? The name Engedi signifieth Oculus hoedi, a kids Eye. 1. Queen What were these Vineyards of Engedi? The name Engedi signifies Oculus hoedi, a kids Eye. crd n1 r-crq vbdr d n2 pp-f np1? dt n1 np1 vvz fw-la fw-la, dt ng1 n1. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1835 Page 810
14800 It was a City, the same with Hazazon Tamar, 2 Chron. 20. 2. Now Hazazon Tamar was a City of the Amorites, Gen. 14. 7. called by them Hazazon Tamar, taken in by Josuah, in the conquest of Canaan, and by him set out to the tribe of Judah, for a part of their portion, Jos. 15. 62. From which place you may observe, it was a City, and in or near the Wilderness, it was a place at or near which were strong bolds, David fled thither from Saul, 1 Sam. 23. 29. & 1. 24. where you read of the wilderness and of the strong holds of Engedi. But of the Vineyards at Engedi, you read no where else in holy Writ. It was a city, the same with Hazazon Tamar, 2 Chronicles 20. 2. Now Hazazon Tamar was a city of the amorites, Gen. 14. 7. called by them Hazazon Tamar, taken in by Joshua, in the conquest of Canaan, and by him Set out to the tribe of Judah, for a part of their portion, Jos. 15. 62. From which place you may observe, it was a city, and in or near the Wilderness, it was a place At or near which were strong bolds, David fled thither from Saul, 1 Sam. 23. 29. & 1. 24. where you read of the Wilderness and of the strong holds of Engedi. But of the Vineyards At Engedi, you read no where Else in holy Writ. pn31 vbds dt n1, dt d p-acp vvb np1, crd np1 crd crd av np1 np1 vbds dt n1 pp-f dt np1, np1 crd crd vvn p-acp pno32 np1 np1, vvn p-acp p-acp np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp pno31 vvd av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, np1 crd crd p-acp r-crq n1 pn22 vmb vvi, pn31 vbds dt n1, cc p-acp cc av-j dt n1, pn31 vbds dt n1 p-acp cc vvi r-crq vbdr j vvz, np1 vvd av p-acp np1, crd np1 crd crd cc crd crd c-crq pn22 vvb pp-f dt n1 cc pp-f dt j n2 pp-f np1. cc-acp pp-f dt n2 p-acp np1, pn22 vvb dx c-crq av p-acp j vvn. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1836 Page 810
14801 Some tell us that the Queen of Sheba brought with her out of her Country, some choice and odoriferous Plants, which Solomon planted here, and that they thrave exceedingly. some tell us that the Queen of Sheba brought with her out of her Country, Some choice and odoriferous Plants, which Solomon planted Here, and that they threave exceedingly. d vvb pno12 d dt n1 pp-f np1 vvn p-acp pno31 av pp-f po31 n1, d n1 cc j n2, r-crq np1 vvn av, cc cst pns32 vvb av-vvg. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1836 Page 810
14802 Hazazon Tamar signifies a City of Palms, and speaks it anciently famous for rare plants, for it was called by that name in Abrahams time, Nierembergius tells us, it was a place of old famous for a multitude of sweet smelling plants, especially Balsams which it brought forth in great plenty. Hazazon Tamar signifies a city of Palms, and speaks it anciently famous for rare plants, for it was called by that name in Abrahams time, nierembergius tells us, it was a place of old famous for a multitude of sweet smelling plants, especially Balsams which it brought forth in great plenty. np1 np1 vvz dt n1 pp-f n2, cc vvz pn31 av-j j p-acp j n2, p-acp pn31 vbds vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp npg1 n1, np1 vvz pno12, pn31 vbds dt n1 pp-f j j p-acp dt n1 pp-f j j-vvg n2, av-j n2 r-crq pn31 vvd av p-acp j n1. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1836 Page 810
14803 Which balsams say he and others, were certain shrubby plants, which if an incision were made into them with a sharp stone, Which balsams say he and Others, were certain shrubby plants, which if an incision were made into them with a sharp stone, r-crq n2 vvb pns31 cc n2-jn, vbdr j j n2, r-crq cs dt n1 vbdr vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt j n1, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1836 Page 810
14804 or a knife of bone, or Glass, a sweet smelling juice dropped from them, and they say that Engedi continued such a place, till Herods time, when Cleopatra, transplanted them into Egypt, they say there are still in Engaddi some remainders of those plants, but of no value. or a knife of bone, or Glass, a sweet smelling juice dropped from them, and they say that Engedi continued such a place, till Herods time, when Cleopatra, transplanted them into Egypt, they say there Are still in Engedi Some remainders of those plants, but of no valve. cc dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1, dt j j-vvg n1 vvn p-acp pno32, cc pns32 vvb cst np1 vvd d dt n1, c-acp npg1 n1, c-crq np1, vvn pno32 p-acp np1, pns32 vvb pc-acp vbr av p-acp fw-la d n2 pp-f d n2, cc-acp pp-f dx n1. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1836 Page 810
14805 But they say there is yet in Egypt a great Garden full of them, betwixt Heliopolis and Babylon, which Saligniacus saith he saw, But they say there is yet in Egypt a great Garden full of them, betwixt Heliopolis and Babylon, which Saligniacus Says he saw, p-acp pns32 vvb pc-acp vbz av p-acp np1 dt j n1 j pp-f pno32, p-acp np1 cc np1, r-crq np1 vvz pns31 vvd, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1836 Page 810
14806 and many strange stories he and others tell of Christ when he was in Egypt, being washed in a fountain nigh this Garden, &c. But they are Apocryphal, and many strange stories he and Others tell of christ when he was in Egypt, being washed in a fountain High this Garden, etc. But they Are Apocryphal, cc d j n2 pns31 cc n2-jn vvb pp-f np1 c-crq pns31 vbds p-acp np1, vbg vvn p-acp dt n1 av-j d n1, av p-acp pns32 vbr j, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1836 Page 810
14807 and I shall not trouble you with them. But, and I shall not trouble you with them. But, cc pns11 vmb xx vvi pn22 p-acp pno32. p-acp, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1836 Page 810
14808 Qu. 2. What is meant here by NONLATINALPHABET which we translate a Cluster of Camphire. We translate it Camphire. It is no easy thing to give a just account of it. Qu. 2. What is meant Here by which we translate a Cluster of Camphire. We translate it Camphire. It is no easy thing to give a just account of it. n1 crd q-crq vbz vvn av p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb dt vvi pp-f n1. pns12 vvb pn31 n1. pn31 vbz dx j n1 pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f pn31. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1837 Page 811
14809 The word in the Heb. according to R. Mordecay Nathan hath 7 distinct significations. The word in the Hebrew according to R. Mordecai Nathan hath 7 distinct significations. dt n1 p-acp dt np1 vvg p-acp np1 np1 np1 vhz crd j n2. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1837 Page 811
14810 I shall not need insist upon them all, but one or two of them are possibly applicable here, I shall not need insist upon them all, but one or two of them Are possibly applicable Here, pns11 vmb xx vvi vvi p-acp pno32 d, cc-acp crd cc crd pp-f pno32 vbr av-j j av, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1837 Page 811
14811 for those significations of the word where it signifies the frost, or the dew NONLATINALPHABET as Exod. 16. 13. A standing cup, or a flesh hook, as in. 1 Paral, 18. v. 17. A Village, as in 1 Sam. 6. 19. A young Lion as in Judg. 14. 5. It is not in this Text capable of any of these senses, by reason of what goes before NONLATINALPHABET a Cluster, or branch, &c. But besides these, there are 3 other significations: for those significations of the word where it signifies the frost, or the due as Exod 16. 13. A standing cup, or a Flesh hook, as in. 1 Parallel, 18. v. 17. A Village, as in 1 Sam. 6. 19. A young lion as in Judges 14. 5. It is not in this Text capable of any of these Senses, by reason of what Goes before a Cluster, or branch, etc. But beside these, there Are 3 other significations: c-acp d n2 pp-f dt n1 c-crq pn31 vvz dt n1, cc dt j-jn p-acp np1 crd crd dt vvg n1, cc dt n1 n1, a-acp p-acp. crd j, crd n1 crd dt n1, a-acp p-acp crd np1 crd crd dt j n1 a-acp p-acp np1 crd crd pn31 vbz xx p-acp d n1 j pp-f d pp-f d n2, p-acp n1 pp-f r-crq vvz p-acp dt vvi, cc n1, av p-acp p-acp d, pc-acp vbr crd j-jn n2: (65) sermon (DIV2) 1837 Page 811
14812 You read the word Gen. 6. 16. Thou shalt pitch it over with pitch. The Heb. is NONLATINALPHABET with Copher. You read the word Gen. 6. 16. Thou shalt pitch it over with pitch. The Hebrew is with Copher. pn22 vvb dt n1 np1 crd crd pns21 vm2 vvi pn31 a-acp p-acp vvb. dt np1 vbz p-acp np1. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1837 Page 811
14813 I think Avenarius his conjecture is good, who thinks it hath obtained this Signification from its likeness to Gopher which signifies a Pine tree from whence came pitch, with which the Ark was covered; I think Avenarius his conjecture is good, who thinks it hath obtained this Signification from its likeness to Gopher which signifies a Pine tree from whence Come pitch, with which the Ark was covered; pns11 vvb np1 po31 n1 vbz j, r-crq vvz pn31 vhz vvn d n1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1 r-crq vvz dt n1 n1 p-acp c-crq vvd n1, p-acp r-crq dt n1 vbds vvn; (65) sermon (DIV2) 1837 Page 811
14814 from this Original signification of the word according to which it signifiesa Covering, it hath obtained another; from this Original signification of the word according to which it signifiesa Covering, it hath obtained Another; p-acp d j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1 vvg p-acp r-crq pn31 fw-es vvg, pn31 vhz vvn j-jn; (65) sermon (DIV2) 1837 Page 811
14815 it signified, the Mercy seat, Exod. 25. 17. & 37. 6. Either because the Mercy seat was covered with the Cherubims, or it self was a kind of covering to the Ark being over it. it signified, the Mercy seat, Exod 25. 17. & 37. 6. Either Because the Mercy seat was covered with the Cherubims, or it self was a kind of covering to the Ark being over it. pn31 vvd, dt n1 n1, np1 crd crd cc crd crd av-d c-acp dt n1 n1 vbds vvn p-acp dt n2, cc pn31 n1 vbds dt n1 pp-f vvg p-acp dt n1 vbg p-acp pn31. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1837 Page 811
14816 And hence this word also signifies an expiation of sin, and is translated Redemption, Psal. 49. 8. God in pardoning sin provides a covering for it, Psal. 32. 1. Blessed is he whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered. And hence this word also signifies an expiation of since, and is translated Redemption, Psalm 49. 8. God in pardoning since provides a covering for it, Psalm 32. 1. Blessed is he whose iniquities Are forgiven, and whose Sins Are covered. cc av d n1 av vvz dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vbz vvn n1, np1 crd crd np1 p-acp vvg n1 vvz dt n-vvg p-acp pn31, np1 crd crd vvn vbz pns31 rg-crq n2 vbr vvn, cc rg-crq n2 vbr vvn. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1837 Page 811
14817 And I find expositors that think there is in this Text, a great respect had to that signification of the word: And I find expositors that think there is in this Text, a great respect had to that signification of the word: cc pns11 vvb n2 cst vvb pc-acp vbz p-acp d n1, dt j n1 vhd p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1: (65) sermon (DIV2) 1837 Page 811
14818 But what ever allusion the Spouse may be thought to make to that signification, certain it is, that she here understands by it a plant which the Jews knew by that name. But what ever allusion the Spouse may be Thought to make to that signification, certain it is, that she Here understands by it a plant which the jews knew by that name. cc-acp q-crq av n1 dt n1 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1, j pn31 vbz, cst pns31 av vvz p-acp pn31 dt n1 r-crq dt np2 vvd p-acp d n1. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1837 Page 811
14819 But now what Plant that was is very hard to determine. I hinted to you before the various senses of Interpreters; But now what Plant that was is very hard to determine. I hinted to you before the various Senses of Interpreters; p-acp av q-crq vvb cst vbds vbz av j pc-acp vvi. pns11 vvd p-acp pn22 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n2; (65) sermon (DIV2) 1837 Page 811
14820 some translate it Cypress, some Camphire, some Cyparis, some the Cyprian Grapes: Others at a pure loss retain the Heb. word Copher. There are three more eminent opnions. Some translate it Cypress, Some Camphire, Some Cyparis, Some the Cyprian Grapes: Others At a pure loss retain the Hebrew word Copher. There Are three more eminent opinions. d vvb pn31 n1, d n1, d np1, d dt jp n2: n2-jn p-acp dt j n1 vvi dt np1 n1 np1. pc-acp vbr crd av-dc j n2. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1837 Page 811
14821 1. Some think the sense this, As a Cluster of Cyprian Grapes is my Beloved to me. 1. some think the sense this, As a Cluster of Cyprian Grapes is my beloved to me. crd d vvb dt n1 d, p-acp dt vvi pp-f jp n2 vbz po11 j-vvn p-acp pno11. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1838 Page 811
14822 Thus Castalio, and some others, who have observed out of Plin•, that the Cyprian Grapes were famous for sweetness. Thus Castalio, and Some Others, who have observed out of Plin•, that the Cyprian Grapes were famous for sweetness. av np1, cc d n2-jn, r-crq vhb vvn av pp-f np1, cst dt jp n2 vbdr j p-acp n1. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1838 Page 811
14823 But they did not duly consider the distance between the Isle of Cyprus. And Engaddi (a City in Juda) as Mercer well observes, But they did not duly Consider the distance between the Isle of Cyprus. And Engedi (a city in Juda) as Mercer well observes, p-acp pns32 vdd xx av-jn vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. cc np1 (dt n1 p-acp np1) p-acp n1 av vvz, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1838 Page 812
14824 therefore although the Vineyards of Engaddi be mentioned, yet NONLATINALPHABET was no Vine as some think but some other plant which grew with the Vines (as was usual.) Therefore although the Vineyards of Engedi be mentioned, yet was no Vine as Some think but Some other plant which grew with the Vines (as was usual.) av cs dt n2 pp-f np1 vbb vvn, av vbds dx n1 c-acp d vvb p-acp d j-jn n1 r-crq vvd p-acp dt n2 (c-acp vbds j.) (65) sermon (DIV2) 1838 Page 812
14825 2. Others think that it is that which we call Privet. The Latines Ligustrum. The Gr. NONLATINALPHABET. 2. Others think that it is that which we call Privet. The Latins Ligustrum. The Great. crd ng2-jn vvb cst pn31 vbz d r-crq pns12 vvb np1. dt np1 np1. dt np1. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1839 Page 812
14826 Which in those Countries was of a better Kind then ours, and Pliny tells us, bare a White Flower, with a kind of Seed in Clusters like Grapes, Which in those Countries was of a better Kind then ours, and pliny tells us, bore a White Flower, with a kind of Seed in Clusters like Grapes, r-crq p-acp d n2 vbds pp-f dt jc j cs png12, cc np1 vvz pno12, vvd dt j-jn n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n2 av-j n2, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1839 Page 812
14827 and that of this Plant the Ʋnguentum Cyprinum was made which had a rare smell. and that of this Plant the Ʋnguentum Cyprinum was made which had a rare smell. cc d pp-f d n1 dt fw-la np1 vbds vvn r-crq vhd dt j n1. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1839 Page 812
14828 3. Others again think that Cypress is meant, as a Cluster of Cypress is my well Beloved unto me. 3. Others again think that Cypress is meant, as a Cluster of Cypress is my well beloved unto me. crd ng2-jn av vvb d n1 vbz vvn, c-acp dt vvi pp-f n1 vbz po11 av j-vvn p-acp pno11. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1840 Page 812
14829 Now this Cypress they tell us was a plant, which flowed with a sweet Gum. Now this Cypress they tell us was a plant, which flowed with a sweet Gum. av d n1 pns32 vvb pno12 vbds dt n1, r-crq vvd p-acp dt j n1. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1840 Page 812
14830 It was a rare sweet smelling Balsam and the Best of it grew in the Vineyards of Engaddi. It was a rare sweet smelling Balsam and the Best of it grew in the Vineyards of Engedi. pn31 vbds dt j j j-vvg n1 cc dt js pp-f pn31 vvd p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1840 Page 812
14831 You see how much Interpreters are in their sense divided, concerning the nature of this Plant from which the Metaphor of the Text is drawn. You see how much Interpreters Are in their sense divided, Concerning the nature of this Plant from which the Metaphor of the Text is drawn. pn22 vvb c-crq d n2 vbr p-acp po32 n1 vvn, vvg dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp r-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz vvn. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1841 Page 812
14832 And no wonder then if it be hard to determine the third thing, viz. why the Spouse here compareth her Beloved to a Cluster of Copher. And no wonder then if it be hard to determine the third thing, viz. why the Spouse Here compareth her beloved to a Cluster of Copher. cc dx n1 av cs pn31 vbb j pc-acp vvi dt ord n1, n1 c-crq dt n1 av vvz po31 j-vvn p-acp dt vvi pp-f np1. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1841 Page 812
14833 Yet in that I find them most reasonably well agreed; Yet in that I find them most reasonably well agreed; av p-acp cst pns11 vvb pno32 av-ds av-j av vvn; (65) sermon (DIV2) 1842 Page 812
14834 That whatever, Plant it was, either the Herb of it, or the Juice of it was exceeding sweet, That whatever, Plant it was, either the Herb of it, or the Juice of it was exceeding sweet, cst r-crq, vvb pn31 vbds, d dt n1 pp-f pn31, cc dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbds vvg j, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1842 Page 812
14835 and the Spouse here compareth Christ to it, to denote that exceeding and abundant sweetness which her Soul had tasted in him. and the Spouse Here compareth christ to it, to denote that exceeding and abundant sweetness which her Soul had tasted in him. cc dt n1 av vvz np1 p-acp pn31, pc-acp vvi d j-vvg cc j n1 r-crq po31 n1 vhd vvn p-acp pno31. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1842 Page 812
14836 And so this Text speaketh but the same in another phrase, which she had said before. And so this Text speaks but the same in Another phrase, which she had said before. cc av d n1 vvz p-acp dt d p-acp j-jn n1, r-crq pns31 vhd vvn a-acp. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1842 Page 812
14837 A bundle of Myrrh is my Beloved to me; A bundle of Myrrh is my beloved to me; dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz po11 j-vvn p-acp pno11; (65) sermon (DIV2) 1842 Page 812
14838 she means the samething when she here saith, A cluster of Camphire or Copher is my Beloved to me, that is, exceeding sweet and precious. When I spake to the other expression, I spake so fully to that point, of the infinite Sweetness that is in Christ, that I have nothing to add upon that Subject; she means the something when she Here Says, A cluster of Camphire or Copher is my beloved to me, that is, exceeding sweet and precious. When I spoke to the other expression, I spoke so Fully to that point, of the infinite Sweetness that is in christ, that I have nothing to add upon that Subject; pns31 vvz dt pi c-crq pns31 av vvz, dt vvi pp-f n1 cc np1 vbz po11 j-vvn p-acp pno11, cst vbz, vvg j cc j. c-crq pns11 vvd p-acp dt j-jn n1, pns11 vvd av av-j p-acp d n1, pp-f dt j n1 cst vbz p-acp np1, cst pns11 vhb pix pc-acp vvi p-acp d j-jn; (65) sermon (DIV2) 1842 Page 812
14839 only I remember that I then took notice, that I did not judge the term NONLATINALPHABET redundant, only I Remember that I then took notice, that I did not judge the term redundant, av-j pns11 vvb cst pns11 av vvd n1, cst pns11 vdd xx vvi dt n1 j, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1842 Page 812
14840 but exclusive; My Beloved is not sweet to others, they smell no sweetness in him, but exclusive; My beloved is not sweet to Others, they smell no sweetness in him, cc-acp j; po11 j-vvn vbz xx j p-acp n2-jn, pns32 vvb dx n1 p-acp pno31, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1842 Page 812
14841 but to Me he is a cluster of Camphire, as a bundle of Myrrh, sweet, infinitely sweet, above all other sweet things most sweet. but to Me he is a cluster of Camphire, as a bundle of Myrrh, sweet, infinitely sweet, above all other sweet things most sweet. cc-acp p-acp pno11 pns31 vbz dt vvi pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, j, av-j j, p-acp d j-jn j n2 av-ds j. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1842 Page 812
14842 The Proposition which I shall only insist upon is this; The Proposition which I shall only insist upon is this; dt n1 r-crq pns11 vmb av-j vvi p-acp vbz d; (65) sermon (DIV2) 1842 Page 812
15377 There is not in them indeed such a shiness and fearfulness as is in some other Birds, There is not in them indeed such a shyness and fearfulness as is in Some other Birds, pc-acp vbz xx p-acp pno32 av d dt n1 cc n1 c-acp vbz p-acp d j-jn n2, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1941 Page 840
14843 Prop. That the true believing Soul sees peculiar Excellencies, and tasts a peculiar Sweetness in Christ which others do not see nor tast. This Doctrine supposeth, Prop. That the true believing Soul sees peculiar Excellencies, and tastes a peculiar Sweetness in christ which Others do not see nor taste. This Doctrine Supposeth, np1 cst dt j j-vvg n1 vvz j n2, cc vvz dt j n1 p-acp np1 r-crq n2-jn vdb xx vvi ccx vvi. d n1 vvz, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1843 Page 812
14844 1. That there is such an overflowing Fountain of goodness and sweetness in Jesus Christ, that even those who are not Believers may discern some sweetness and excellency in him. 2. It asserts, 1. That there is such an overflowing Fountain of Goodness and sweetness in jesus christ, that even those who Are not Believers may discern Some sweetness and excellency in him. 2. It asserts, crd cst pc-acp vbz d dt j-vvg n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 np1, cst av d r-crq vbr xx n2 vmb vvi d n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31. crd pn31 vvz, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1844 Page 813
14845 That there is a peculiar excellency and sweetness in him discernable to the Believer, which others do not discern. The former is a truth. That there is a peculiar excellency and sweetness in him discernible to the Believer, which Others do not discern. The former is a truth. cst pc-acp vbz dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31 j p-acp dt n1, r-crq n2-jn vdb xx vvi. dt j vbz dt n1. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1845 Page 813
14846 As a good woman may so far approve her self to all that see her, As a good woman may so Far approve her self to all that see her, p-acp dt j n1 vmb av av-j vvi po31 n1 p-acp d cst vvb pno31, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1845 Page 813
14847 or hear of her, that they may in heart admire her, and praise her, and have a general love for her; or hear of her, that they may in heart admire her, and praise her, and have a general love for her; cc vvi pp-f pno31, cst pns32 vmb p-acp n1 vvb pno31, cc vvi pno31, cc vhb dt j n1 p-acp pno31; (65) sermon (DIV2) 1845 Page 813
14848 but yet this woman may to her Husband, in respect of her peculiar suitableness to him, but yet this woman may to her Husband, in respect of her peculiar suitableness to him, cc-acp av d n1 vmb p-acp po31 n1, p-acp n1 pp-f po31 j n1 p-acp pno31, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1845 Page 813
14849 and more immediate and intimate converse with him, be ten thousand times more precious in his Eyes, than unto others: and more immediate and intimate converse with him, be ten thousand times more precious in his Eyes, than unto Others: cc av-dc j cc j n1 p-acp pno31, vbb crd crd n2 av-dc j p-acp po31 n2, cs p-acp n2-jn: (65) sermon (DIV2) 1845 Page 813
14850 So it is with the Lord Jesus Christ; So it is with the Lord jesus christ; av pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 np1 np1; (65) sermon (DIV2) 1845 Page 813
14851 a wicked man, who is far enough from saving Faith, or any special Interest in Christ, may yet have a general love for him. a wicked man, who is Far enough from Saving Faith, or any special Interest in christ, may yet have a general love for him. dt j n1, r-crq vbz av-j av-d p-acp vvg n1, cc d j n1 p-acp np1, vmb av vhi dt j n1 p-acp pno31. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1845 Page 813
14852 Give me leave alittle to enlarge upon this supposed part of the Proposition. 1. By enquiring upon what bottom this general love can stand. 2. By making some Inferences from it. Give me leave alittle to enlarge upon this supposed part of the Proposition. 1. By inquiring upon what bottom this general love can stand. 2. By making Some Inferences from it. vvb pno11 vvi av pc-acp vvi p-acp d j-vvn n1 pp-f dt n1. crd p-acp vvg p-acp r-crq n1 d j n1 vmb vvi. crd p-acp vvg d n2 p-acp pn31. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1845 Page 813
14853 The grounds of it may be, 1. Real, or 2. Supposed and mistaken. The truth is, such is the Lord Jesus Christ, such a Fountain of sweetness, that there is real ground for all the Sons of men to love him. The grounds of it may be, 1. Real, or 2. Supposed and mistaken. The truth is, such is the Lord jesus christ, such a Fountain of sweetness, that there is real ground for all the Sons of men to love him. dt n2 pp-f pn31 vmb vbi, crd j, cc crd vvd cc vvn. dt n1 vbz, d vbz dt n1 np1 np1, d dt n1 pp-f n1, cst pc-acp vbz j n1 p-acp d dt n2 pp-f n2 pc-acp vvi pno31. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1845 Page 813
14854 I will hint you two or three. 1. The first shall be, his humbling himself for the good of mankind. I will hint you two or three. 1. The First shall be, his humbling himself for the good of mankind. pns11 vmb n1 pn22 crd cc crd. crd dt ord vmb vbi, po31 vvg px31 p-acp dt j pp-f n1. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1845 Page 813
14855 The Evangelist saith, Joh. 3. 16. That God so loved the World, that he gave his only begotten Son, &c. Arminians cannot understand what the greatest part in the World (as to the matter of Redemption) have to thank God for, The Evangelist Says, John 3. 16. That God so loved the World, that he gave his only begotten Son, etc. Arminians cannot understand what the greatest part in the World (as to the matter of Redemption) have to thank God for, dt np1 vvz, np1 crd crd cst np1 av vvd dt n1, cst pns31 vvd po31 j vvn n1, av njp2 vmbx vvi r-crq dt js n1 p-acp dt n1 (c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1) vhb pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1846 Page 813
14856 if Christ were not given with equal respect to one as to another, or at least (as others qualifie) to purchase a possibility for all: if christ were not given with equal respect to one as to Another, or At least (as Others qualify) to purchase a possibility for all: cs np1 vbdr xx vvn p-acp j-jn n1 p-acp crd p-acp p-acp j-jn, cc p-acp ds (p-acp n2-jn vvi) pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp d: (65) sermon (DIV2) 1846 Page 813
14857 But certainly if one should say, such a one so loved such a Family, that he gave his whole Estate to a Child of it, we might understand it ▪ though every Member of the Family neither had, But Certainly if one should say, such a one so loved such a Family, that he gave his Whole Estate to a Child of it, we might understand it ▪ though every Member of the Family neither had, cc-acp av-j cs pi vmd vvi, d dt pi av vvd d dt n1, cst pns31 vvd po31 j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, pns12 vmd vvi pn31 ▪ cs d n1 pp-f dt n1 d vhd, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1846 Page 813
14858 nor were in possibility to have part, and part like. nor were in possibility to have part, and part like. ccx vbdr p-acp n1 pc-acp vhi n1, cc vvi av-j. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1846 Page 813
14859 It is very questionable whether the Angels ever shared in the death of Christ any way; It is very questionable whither the Angels ever shared in the death of christ any Way; pn31 vbz av j cs dt n2 av vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 d n1; (65) sermon (DIV2) 1846 Page 813
14860 yet I believe they love Christ for his dying for men: yet I believe they love christ for his dying for men: av pns11 vvb pns32 vvb np1 p-acp po31 vvg p-acp n2: (65) sermon (DIV2) 1846 Page 813
14861 And to that end, Eph. 3. 10. the manifold Wisdom of God is by the Church made known to them. And to that end, Ephesians 3. 10. the manifold Wisdom of God is by the Church made known to them. cc p-acp d n1, np1 crd crd dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbz p-acp dt n1 vvd vvn p-acp pno32. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1846 Page 813
14864 We see it in ordinary experience, if we that live here (be rational and ingenuous) hear that one who lives in the furthest parts of England hath given all his Estate to good uses, We see it in ordinary experience, if we that live Here (be rational and ingenuous) hear that one who lives in the furthest parts of England hath given all his Estate to good uses, pns12 vvb pn31 p-acp j n1, cs pns12 cst vvb av (vbb j cc j) vvb d crd r-crq vvz p-acp dt js n2 pp-f np1 vhz vvn d po31 n1 p-acp j n2, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1846 Page 813
14865 though we have no share in them, yet we love the man for it. though we have no share in them, yet we love the man for it. cs pns12 vhb dx n1 p-acp pno32, av pns12 vvb dt n1 p-acp pn31. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1846 Page 814
14866 And certainly, if you could suppose a reasonable creature, who should but hear that Christ, the Eternal Son of God, came down from Heaven, And Certainly, if you could suppose a reasonable creature, who should but hear that christ, the Eternal Son of God, Come down from Heaven, cc av-j, cs pn22 vmd vvi dt j n1, r-crq vmd cc-acp vvi cst np1, dt j n1 pp-f np1, vvd a-acp p-acp n1, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1846 Page 814
14867 and died upon the Cross, for some men, though he knew he were none of them, and died upon the Cross, for Some men, though he knew he were none of them, cc vvd p-acp dt n1, c-acp d n2, cs pns31 vvd pns31 vbdr pi pp-f pno32, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1846 Page 814
14868 yet it would be a ground of love to him considered as a reasonable creature. yet it would be a ground of love to him considered as a reasonable creature. av pn31 vmd vbi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno31 vvd p-acp dt j n1. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1846 Page 814
14869 But secondly, a ground of it may be, The certain apprehension of some good which even the Unbeliever enjoyeth from Christ. But secondly, a ground of it may be, The certain apprehension of Some good which even the Unbeliever Enjoyeth from christ. p-acp ord, dt n1 pp-f pn31 vmb vbi, dt j n1 pp-f d j r-crq av dt n1 vvz p-acp np1. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1847 Page 814
14870 It is said by many, and those too such as can by no means agree, that Christ died equally for all, It is said by many, and those too such as can by no means agree, that christ died equally for all, pn31 vbz vvn p-acp d, cc d av d c-acp vmb p-acp dx n2 vvi, cst np1 vvd av-j p-acp d, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1847 Page 814
14871 or that he purchased a possibility of Salvation for all; or that he purchased a possibility of Salvation for all; cc cst pns31 vvd dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d; (65) sermon (DIV2) 1847 Page 814
14872 that yet there is none who lives, but is for his life and preservation beholden to the death of Christ; that yet there is none who lives, but is for his life and preservation beholden to the death of christ; cst av a-acp vbz pix r-crq vvz, cc-acp vbz p-acp po31 n1 cc n1 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (65) sermon (DIV2) 1847 Page 814
14873 and that all receive this good from him, which may to rational men evidence a ground of Love. and that all receive this good from him, which may to rational men evidence a ground of Love. cc cst d vvb d j p-acp pno31, r-crq vmb p-acp j n2 n1 dt n1 pp-f n1. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1847 Page 814
14874 I must confess I cannot too boldly strike this string, for I much doubt whether the standing of the World, I must confess I cannot too boldly strike this string, for I much doubt whither the standing of the World, pns11 vmb vvi pns11 vmbx av av-j vvi d n1, c-acp pns11 d n1 cs dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1847 Page 814
14875 and the common preservation of men, flows from the Death of Christ as the Issue of his purchase; and the Common preservation of men, flows from the Death of christ as the Issue of his purchase; cc dt j n1 pp-f n2, vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1; (65) sermon (DIV2) 1847 Page 814
14876 I should rather ascribe it to the gracious Providence of God, of which even the Death of Christ also is an Issue. I should rather ascribe it to the gracious Providence of God, of which even the Death of christ also is an Issue. pns11 vmd av-c vvi pn31 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, pp-f r-crq av dt n1 pp-f np1 av vbz dt n1. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1847 Page 814
14877 3. Certain it is, that whatever the intention of Christ in dying was, such is the Wisdom of Divine Providence, That the Gospel is held forth indefinitely; Whosoever believeth shall be saved. 3. Certain it is, that whatever the intention of christ in dying was, such is the Wisdom of Divine Providence, That the Gospel is held forth indefinitely; Whosoever Believeth shall be saved. crd j pn31 vbz, cst r-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp vvg vbds, d vbz dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1, cst dt n1 vbz vvn av av-j; r-crq vvz vmb vbi vvn. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1848 Page 814
14878 So that there is no ground for any Soul to conclude, I was none of those considered in the purchase of Christ, So that there is no ground for any Soul to conclude, I was none of those considered in the purchase of christ, av cst pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi, pns11 vbds pi pp-f d vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1848 Page 814
14879 and there is ground sufficient in the intrinsecal value and sufficiency of the Death of Christ, considered together with the indefinite Proposal of the Covenant of Grace, to encourage every man under hope of finding mercy with him, to come unto him. and there is ground sufficient in the intrinsical valve and sufficiency of the Death of christ, considered together with the indefinite Proposal of the Covenant of Grace, to encourage every man under hope of finding mercy with him, to come unto him. cc pc-acp vbz n1 j p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, vvn av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp n1 pp-f vvg n1 p-acp pno31, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1848 Page 814
14880 Now, which is there of us, that should hear of a liberal man worth many thousands of pounds, that should have freely determined with himself to spend it all upon our Family, Now, which is there of us, that should hear of a liberal man worth many thousands of pounds, that should have freely determined with himself to spend it all upon our Family, av, r-crq vbz a-acp pp-f pno12, cst vmd vvi pp-f dt j n1 j d crd pp-f n2, cst vmd vhi av-j vvn p-acp px31 pc-acp vvi pn31 d p-acp po12 n1, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1848 Page 814
15398 10. The Doves Eyes are quick Eyes. 10. The Dove Eyes Are quick Eyes. crd dt ng1 n2 vbr j n2. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1944 Page 841
14881 and should make a general offer to us, that to so many of us as would come to him, he would give a share sufficient, would not (as a reasonable creature) judge himself engaged to love him, and should make a general offer to us, that to so many of us as would come to him, he would give a share sufficient, would not (as a reasonable creature) judge himself engaged to love him, cc vmd vvi dt j n1 p-acp pno12, cst p-acp av d pp-f pno12 c-acp vmd vvi p-acp pno31, pns31 vmd vvi dt n1 j, vmd xx (c-acp dt j n1) vvi px31 vvn pc-acp vvi pno31, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1848 Page 814
14882 even before we should so go to him and receiveour share? Give me leave only to infer two things from this Discourse. even before we should so go to him and receiveour share? Give me leave only to infer two things from this Discourse. av c-acp pns12 vmd av vvi p-acp pno31 cc j n1? vvb pno11 vvi av-j pc-acp vvi crd n2 p-acp d n1. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1848 Page 814
14883 That there is sufficient ground for God to condemn those for want of love to Christ, who yet never had a saving sight of him. That there is sufficient ground for God to condemn those for want of love to christ, who yet never had a Saving sighed of him. cst pc-acp vbz j n1 p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi d p-acp n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1, r-crq av av-x vhn dt vvg n1 pp-f pno31. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1849 Page 814
14884 ? All men deserve to be Anathema Maranatha, whose hearts yern not toward Christ, whether ever they had any saving experience of the Love of Christ to their Souls, or no. ? All men deserve to be Anathema Maranatha, whose hearts yern not towards christ, whither ever they had any Saving experience of the Love of christ to their Souls, or no. ? d n2 vvb pc-acp vbi n1 np1, rg-crq n2 vvb xx p-acp np1, cs av pns32 vhd d vvg n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po32 n2, cc uh-dx. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1849 Page 814
14885 I speak but as a reasonable creature. I speak but as a reasonable creature. pns11 vvb cc-acp c-acp dt j n1. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1849 Page 814
14886 If I were sure that I were shut out of Christ's thoughts when he died upon the cross, If I were sure that I were shut out of Christ's thoughts when he died upon the cross, cs pns11 vbdr j cst pns11 vbdr vvn av pp-f npg1 n2 c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1849 Page 815
14887 and that he would never save my Soul; and that he would never save my Soul; cc cst pns31 vmd av-x vvi po11 n1; (65) sermon (DIV2) 1849 Page 815
14888 yet I see reason enough why I ought to hate my self, and condemn my self if I should not love him: yet I see reason enough why I ought to hate my self, and condemn my self if I should not love him: av pns11 vvb n1 av-d c-crq pns11 vmd pc-acp vvi po11 n1, cc vvb po11 n1 cs pns11 vmd xx vvi pno31: (65) sermon (DIV2) 1849 Page 815
14889 I remember what the Jews said for their Centurion: He hath loved our Nation and built us a Synagogue; I Remember what the jews said for their Centurion: He hath loved our nation and built us a Synagogue; pns11 vvb q-crq dt np2 vvd p-acp po32 n1: pns31 vhz vvn po12 n1 cc vvn pno12 dt n1; (65) sermon (DIV2) 1849 Page 815
14890 this I am sure of, Christ hath loved mankind, he hath purchased salvation for some of them. this I am sure of, christ hath loved mankind, he hath purchased salvation for Some of them. d pns11 vbm j pp-f, np1 vhz vvn n1, pns31 vhz vvn n1 p-acp d pp-f pno32. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1849 Page 815
14891 O my Soul (if thou beest forgotten of God) yet love him, who would so far humble himself as to pity dust and ashes. O my Soul (if thou Best forgotten of God) yet love him, who would so Far humble himself as to pity dust and Ashes. sy po11 n1 (cs pns21 vb2s vvn pp-f np1) av vvb pno31, r-crq vmd av av-j vvi px31 c-acp pc-acp vvi n1 cc n2. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1849 Page 815
14892 2. Hence secondly, No wonder if there be some love to Christ appearing in those who have no share nor interest in him. 2. Hence secondly, No wonder if there be Some love to christ appearing in those who have no share nor Interest in him. crd av ord, av-dx vvb cs pc-acp vbb d n1 p-acp np1 vvg p-acp d r-crq vhb dx n1 ccx n1 p-acp pno31. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1850 Page 815
14893 It hath been the assertion of some, that Common grace and special grace differ not specifically but gradually. I think the assertion, amongst understanding men but a contest of Logical terms; It hath been the assertion of Some, that Common grace and special grace differ not specifically but gradually. I think the assertion, among understanding men but a contest of Logical terms; pn31 vhz vbn dt n1 pp-f d, cst j n1 cc j n1 vvb xx av-j p-acp av-jn. pns11 vvb dt n1, p-acp vvg n2 p-acp dt vvi pp-f j n2; (65) sermon (DIV2) 1850 Page 815
14894 I no way doubt of the truth of this, That an unbeliever may love Christ in a sense: I no Way doubt of the truth of this, That an unbeliever may love christ in a sense: pns11 av-dx n1 n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d, cst dt n1 vmb vvi np1 p-acp dt n1: (65) sermon (DIV2) 1850 Page 815
14895 But the Love of the Child of God vastly differs, being an infused habit and of another species. Whatsoever is presented to us under the Notion of good, But the Love of the Child of God vastly differs, being an infused habit and of Another species. Whatsoever is presented to us under the Notion of good, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 av-j vvz, vbg dt vvd n1 cc pp-f j-jn n2. r-crq vbz vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1850 Page 815
14896 whether so really or apparently, is plainly the proper object of our love: whither so really or apparently, is plainly the proper Object of our love: cs av av-j cc av-j, vbz av-j dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1: (65) sermon (DIV2) 1850 Page 815
14897 Now such may Christ appear even to an unbeliever, who is far from having tasted how good the Lord is; Now such may christ appear even to an unbeliever, who is Far from having tasted how good the Lord is; av d vmb np1 vvi av p-acp dt n1, r-crq vbz av-j p-acp vhg vvn c-crq j dt n1 vbz; (65) sermon (DIV2) 1850 Page 815
14898 hence even in a carnal man there may be desires after Christ, good wishes to the interest of Christ upon the Earth, hence even in a carnal man there may be Desires After christ, good wishes to the Interest of christ upon the Earth, av av p-acp dt j n1 a-acp vmb vbi n2 p-acp np1, j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1850 Page 815
14899 yea and he may do much for the Service of Christ; yea and he may do much for the Service of christ; uh cc pns31 vmb vdi av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (65) sermon (DIV2) 1850 Page 815
14900 either from a general Notion of Christs excellency, or 2dly (which I should have mentioned before) from a supposal that he hath as good a share, either from a general Notion of Christ excellency, or 2dly (which I should have mentioned before) from a supposal that he hath as good a share, d p-acp dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n1, cc av (r-crq pns11 vmd vhi vvn a-acp) p-acp dt n1 cst pns31 vhz p-acp j dt n1, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1850 Page 815
14902 And this is very useful for us to consider, that we may not build too great confidences, from such desires, which we find in our Souls, And this is very useful for us to Consider, that we may not built too great confidences, from such Desires, which we find in our Souls, cc d vbz av j p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi, cst pns12 vmb xx vvi av j n2, p-acp d n2, r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp po12 n2, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1850 Page 815
14903 or any such external actions, without a due inquiry after their Principle. But enough of this, I come to the positive part of the Proposition. or any such external actions, without a due inquiry After their Principle. But enough of this, I come to the positive part of the Proposition. cc d d j n2, p-acp dt j-jn n1 p-acp po32 n1. p-acp d pp-f d, pns11 vvb p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1850 Page 815
14904 2. That there is a peculiar excellency in Christ, which the believing Soul sees and savours, 2. That there is a peculiar excellency in christ, which the believing Soul sees and savours, crd d a-acp vbz dt j n1 p-acp np1, r-crq dt j-vvg n1 vvz cc vvz, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1851 Page 815
14905 and is not discernable to others. My beloved (saith the Spouse) is a Cluster of Camphire unto me. and is not discernible to Others. My Beloved (Says the Spouse) is a Cluster of Camphire unto me. cc vbz xx j p-acp n2-jn. po11 j-vvn (vvz dt n1) vbz dt vvi pp-f n1 p-acp pno11. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1851 Page 815
14906 They said to her in 5th of this Song, v. 9. What is thy beloved more then another beloved, O thou fairest amongst women? what is thy beloved more then anothers beloved that thou so strictly chargest us? She answers, v. 10. My beloved is white and ruddy, the chiefest of ten thousand, &c. For the opening of this, I will propound two questions, They said to her in 5th of this Song, v. 9. What is thy Beloved more then Another Beloved, Oh thou Fairest among women? what is thy Beloved more then another's Beloved that thou so strictly chargest us? She answers, v. 10. My Beloved is white and ruddy, the chiefest of ten thousand, etc. For the opening of this, I will propound two questions, pns32 vvd p-acp pno31 p-acp ord pp-f d n1, n1 crd q-crq vbz po21 j-vvn av-dc cs j-jn vvn, uh pns21 js p-acp n2? q-crq vbz po21 j-vvn n1 av j-jn vvn cst pns21 av av-j vv2 pno12? pns31 vvz, n1 crd po11 vvn vbz j-jn cc j, dt js-jn pp-f crd crd, av p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f d, pns11 vmb vvi crd n2, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1851 Page 815
14907 1. What are those peculiar excellencies, which the believer sees in Christ, more then another sees. 1. What Are those peculiar excellencies, which the believer sees in christ, more then Another sees. crd q-crq vbr d j n2, r-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp np1, av-dc cs j-jn vvz. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1852 Page 816
14908 2. How comes the believing Soul to be more eagle eyed then his neighbour. To the first 2. How comes the believing Soul to be more Eagl eyed then his neighbour. To the First crd c-crq vvz dt j-vvg n1 pc-acp vbi dc n1 vvd av po31 n1. p-acp dt ord (65) sermon (DIV2) 1853 Page 816
14909 1. The believer sees further into the heighths, and depths of redeeming love (in the general) then another man doth. The heighth of redeeming love is too great for a reasonable man to take, the Astronomer is lost at taking the heighth of this Star, we must be strengthned with might by the Spirit in the inward man, Christ must dwell in our hearts by saith, and we must be rooted, and grounded in love, before we shall be able with all Saints to comprehend, what is the breadth, length, 1. The believer sees further into the heights, and depths of redeeming love (in the general) then Another man does. The height of redeeming love is too great for a reasonable man to take, the Astronomer is lost At taking the height of this Star, we must be strengthened with might by the Spirit in the inward man, christ must dwell in our hearts by Says, and we must be rooted, and grounded in love, before we shall be able with all Saints to comprehend, what is the breadth, length, crd dt n1 vvz av-jc p-acp dt n2, cc n2 pp-f vvg n1 (p-acp dt n1) av j-jn n1 vdz. dt n1 pp-f vvg n1 vbz av j c-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi, dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f d n1, pns12 vmb vbb vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j n1, np1 vmb vvi p-acp po12 n2 p-acp vvz, cc pns12 vmb vbi vvn, cc vvn p-acp n1, c-acp pns12 vmb vbb j p-acp d n2 pc-acp vvi, r-crq vbz dt n1, n1, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1855 Page 816
14910 and depth, and heighth, and know the Love of Christ which passeth knowledge. and depth, and height, and know the Love of christ which passes knowledge. cc n1, cc n1, cc vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vvz n1. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1855 Page 816
14911 The unbeliever living under the light of the Gospel is like the blind man, whose Eyes Christ hath once touched, The unbeliever living under the Light of the Gospel is like the blind man, whose Eyes christ hath once touched, dt n1 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz av-j dt j n1, rg-crq n2 np1 vhz a-acp vvn, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1855 Page 816
14912 and he seeth something of he excellency of Christ, but alas! and he sees something of he excellency of christ, but alas! cc pns31 vvz pi pp-f pno31 n1 pp-f np1, cc-acp uh! (65) sermon (DIV2) 1855 Page 816
14913 he seeth men like trees; Christ must touch him again before he sees things clearly; the believer seeth Christ as another thing to what the unbeliever seeth. he sees men like trees; christ must touch him again before he sees things clearly; the believer sees christ as Another thing to what the unbeliever sees. pns31 vvz n2 av-j n2; np1 vmb vvi pno31 av p-acp pns31 vvz n2 av-j; dt n1 vvz np1 p-acp j-jn n1 p-acp r-crq dt n1 vvz. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1855 Page 816
14914 2. The believer discerns a particular respect of Christ, to his Soul. Ah this, this is it which makes Christ as a Cluster of Camphire, it is sweet to a rational Soul, to see a Saviour: Bu• infinitly sweet for it to see him, 2. The believer discerns a particular respect of christ, to his Soul. Ah this, this is it which makes christ as a Cluster of Camphire, it is sweet to a rational Soul, to see a Saviour: Bu• infinitely sweet for it to see him, crd dt n1 vvz dt j n1 pp-f np1, p-acp po31 n1 uh d, d vbz pn31 r-crq vvz np1 p-acp dt vvi pp-f n1, pn31 vbz j p-acp dt j n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1: np1 av-j j p-acp pn31 pc-acp vvi pno31, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1856 Page 816
14915 as its Saviour, to cry out, my Lord, my God: as its Saviour, to cry out, my Lord, my God: c-acp po31 n1, pc-acp vvi av, po11 n1, po11 np1: (65) sermon (DIV2) 1856 Page 816
14916 Propriety in a good sweetens it infinitly unto a Soul, the believer sees Christ as his Christ, his Saviour. It is sweet to poor Creatures, who are so far enlightened, Propriety in a good sweetens it infinitely unto a Soul, the believer sees christ as his christ, his Saviour. It is sweet to poor Creatures, who Are so Far enlightened, n1 p-acp dt j vvz pn31 av-j p-acp dt n1, dt n1 vvz np1 p-acp po31 np1, po31 n1. pn31 vbz j p-acp j n2, r-crq vbr av av-j vvn, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1856 Page 816
14917 as to see the World lyeth in darkness, to know that he is the true light enlightning all that come into the World; as to see the World lies in darkness, to know that he is the true Light enlightening all that come into the World; c-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 vvz p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi d pns31 vbz dt j j n1 d cst vvb p-acp dt n1; (65) sermon (DIV2) 1856 Page 816
14918 but infinitly more sweet to the Soul, when it sees that he hath enlightened it in particular. but infinitely more sweet to the Soul, when it sees that he hath enlightened it in particular. p-acp av-j av-dc j p-acp dt n1, c-crq pn31 vvz cst pns31 vhz vvn pn31 p-acp j. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1856 Page 816
14919 A good woman (to a reasonable man) is p•etious and he loves her quatenus good, A good woman (to a reasonable man) is p•etious and he loves her quatenus good, dt j n1 (p-acp dt j n1) vbz j cc pns31 vvz po31 av j, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1856 Page 816
14920 and vertuous, but if she becomes his Wife, that strangely indears her to him, and shews her a peculiar excellency in him. and virtuous, but if she becomes his Wife, that strangely endears her to him, and shows her a peculiar excellency in him. cc j, cc-acp cs pns31 vvz po31 n1, cst av-j vvz pno31 p-acp pno31, cc vvz pno31 dt j n1 p-acp pno31. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1856 Page 816
14921 'Tis sweet to a reasonable man, that is enlightened to see that all the Sons of Adam are by nature under misery, to see that Christ came to Redeem them from this misery and Curse; It's sweet to a reasonable man, that is enlightened to see that all the Sons of Adam Are by nature under misery, to see that christ Come to redeem them from this misery and Curse; pn31|vbz j p-acp dt j n1, cst vbz vvn pc-acp vvi cst d dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr p-acp n1 p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi cst np1 vvd pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp d n1 cc n1; (65) sermon (DIV2) 1856 Page 816
14922 but how sweet must it be for this Soul to apprehend ▪ that he hath redeemed it in particular from this misery? I shall not need to enlarge further upon this which in so plain. Doth any ask, but how sweet must it be for this Soul to apprehend ▪ that he hath redeemed it in particular from this misery? I shall not need to enlarge further upon this which in so plain. Does any ask, p-acp c-crq j vmb pn31 vbi p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi ▪ cst pns31 vhz vvn pn31 p-acp j p-acp d n1? pns11 vmb xx vvi pc-acp vvi av-jc p-acp d r-crq p-acp av j. vdz d vvi, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1856 Page 816
14923 Qu. 2. Whence it is that the believing Soul seeth such a peculiar sweetness and excellency in Christ. Qu. 2. Whence it is that the believing Soul sees such a peculiar sweetness and excellency in christ. n1 crd c-crq pn31 vbz d dt j-vvg n1 vvz d dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp np1. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1857 Page 817
14924 I answer. 1. From that special illumination which attends regeneration. There is a Common illumination and there is a special illumination; I answer. 1. From that special illumination which attends regeneration. There is a Common illumination and there is a special illumination; pns11 vvb. crd p-acp cst j n1 r-crq vvz n1. pc-acp vbz dt j n1 cc pc-acp vbz dt j n1; (65) sermon (DIV2) 1858 Page 817
14925 the Common illumination is the work of Gods Spirit concurring with the Preaching of the Gospel, inabling men to understand, the Common illumination is the work of God's Spirit concurring with the Preaching of the Gospel, enabling men to understand, dt j n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 vvg p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1, vvg n2 pc-acp vvi, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1858 Page 817
14926 and give some general assent to what is there revealed: and give Some general assent to what is there revealed: cc vvb d j n1 p-acp r-crq vbz a-acp vvn: (65) sermon (DIV2) 1858 Page 817
14927 but when the Lord comes to deal savingly with the Soul, it opens the Eyes of the Soul, to a fuller, clearer and more certain sight of Gospel mysteries, 1 Cor. 2. 10. God revealeth to his Saints by his Spirit, those things, which the Princes of the World (though they heard the Gospel) never knew, what things Eye hath not seen, but when the Lord comes to deal savingly with the Soul, it Opens the Eyes of the Soul, to a fuller, clearer and more certain sighed of Gospel Mysteres, 1 Cor. 2. 10. God Revealeth to his Saints by his Spirit, those things, which the Princes of the World (though they herd the Gospel) never knew, what things Eye hath not seen, cc-acp c-crq dt n1 vvz pc-acp vvi av-vvg p-acp dt n1, pn31 vvz dt n2 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt jc, jc cc av-dc j n1 pp-f n1 n2, crd np1 crd crd np1 vvz p-acp po31 n2 p-acp po31 n1, d n2, r-crq dt n2 pp-f dt n1 (cs pns32 vvd dt n1) av vvd, r-crq n2 n1 vhz xx vvn, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1858 Page 817
14928 nor Ear heard, nor can it enter into the heart to conceive. nor Ear herd, nor can it enter into the heart to conceive. ccx n1 vvd, ccx vmb pn31 vvi p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1858 Page 817
14929 A Commonly enlightned Soul, upon the Preaching of the Gospel, may see the same things that a believer sees, that Christ died, &c. But it sees them not so fully and clearly, A Commonly enlightened Soul, upon the Preaching of the Gospel, may see the same things that a believer sees, that christ died, etc. But it sees them not so Fully and clearly, dt av-j vvd n1, p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1, vmb vvi dt d n2 cst dt n1 vvz, cst np1 vvd, av p-acp pn31 vvz pno32 xx av av-j cc av-j, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1858 Page 817
14930 as upon special saving illuminations, when the Spirit dealeth with the Soul, as it were by demonstration, as upon special Saving illuminations, when the Spirit deals with the Soul, as it were by demonstration, c-acp p-acp j vvg n2, c-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp n1, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1858 Page 817
14931 and gives it to see a Christ crucified as it were before its Eyes. and gives it to see a christ Crucified as it were before its Eyes. cc vvz pn31 pc-acp vvi dt np1 vvd c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp po31 n2. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1858 Page 817
14932 There are two things especially, which the Soul (upon conversion) doth doubtless see after a quite other manner then it saw them before conversion. 1. The sinfulness and mischief of sin. There Are two things especially, which the Soul (upon conversion) does doubtless see After a quite other manner then it saw them before conversion. 1. The sinfulness and mischief of since. pc-acp vbr crd n2 av-j, r-crq dt n1 (p-acp n1) vdz av-j vvi p-acp dt av j-jn n1 cs pn31 vvd pno32 p-acp n1. crd dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1858 Page 817
14933 A man meerly reasonable may see the ugliness, and sinfulness of some sins, (such as are contrary to the light of nature, &c.) A man Commonly enlightned may see more of the sinfulness, A man merely reasonable may see the ugliness, and sinfulness of Some Sins, (such as Are contrary to the Light of nature, etc.) A man Commonly enlightened may see more of the sinfulness, dt n1 av-j j vmb vvi dt n1, cc n1 pp-f d n2, (d c-acp vbr j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, av) dt n1 av-j vvn vmb vvi dc pp-f dt n1, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1858 Page 817
14934 and danger, both of these and of other sins: and danger, both of these and of other Sins: cc n1, d pp-f d cc pp-f j-jn n2: (65) sermon (DIV2) 1858 Page 817
14935 but when the Spirit of God cometh savingly to work in the Soul, it seeth the sinfulness, but when the Spirit of God comes savingly to work in the Soul, it sees the sinfulness, cc-acp c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz av-vvg pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, pn31 vvz dt n1, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1858 Page 817
14936 and danger even of these sins, after another manner; and danger even of these Sins, After Another manner; cc n1 av pp-f d n2, p-acp j-jn n1; (65) sermon (DIV2) 1858 Page 817
14937 sin then becomes exceeding sinful, Rom. 7. 13. It then thinks it sees Hell fire before it, since then becomes exceeding sinful, Rom. 7. 13. It then thinks it sees Hell fire before it, n1 av vvz vvg j, np1 crd crd pn31 av vvz pn31 vvz n1 n1 p-acp pn31, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1858 Page 817
14938 and is dropping into it, and so hath a clearer sight of the danger of it. 2. The excellency of Christ, is doubtless seen by it too after another manner. and is dropping into it, and so hath a clearer sighed of the danger of it. 2. The excellency of christ, is doubtless seen by it too After Another manner. cc vbz vvg p-acp pn31, cc av vhz dt jc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f pn31. crd dt n1 pp-f np1, vbz av-j vvn p-acp pn31 av p-acp j-jn n1. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1858 Page 817
14939 Of this there needs no greater evidence than the Souls strange workings of affections towards him, its groanings after him, longings for an interest in him, &c. 2. This proceeds also from the Souls union to Christ, and experiences of him. Of this there needs no greater evidence than the Souls strange workings of affections towards him, its groanings After him, longings for an Interest in him, etc. 2. This proceeds also from the Souls Union to christ, and experiences of him. pp-f d a-acp vvz dx jc n1 cs dt n2 j n2 pp-f n2 p-acp pno31, po31 n2-vvg p-acp pno31, n2-vvg p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno31, av crd d vvz av p-acp dt n2 n1 p-acp np1, cc n2 pp-f pno31. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1858 Page 817
14940 There are three waies by which the mind of man is united to its object, every one of which makes it more sweet, There Are three ways by which the mind of man is united to its Object, every one of which makes it more sweet, pc-acp vbr crd n2 p-acp r-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz vvn p-acp po31 n1, d crd pp-f r-crq vvz pn31 av-dc j, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1859 Page 817
14941 then when it meerly contemplates it, and hath it in speculation: one or all of which waies every believer is united to Christ. then when it merely contemplates it, and hath it in speculation: one or all of which ways every believer is united to christ. av c-crq pn31 av-j vvz pn31, cc vhz pn31 p-acp n1: crd cc d pp-f r-crq n2 d n1 vbz vvn p-acp np1. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1859 Page 817
14942 1. The first is by hope. Suppose a man, hath in his Eye a beautiful, and vertuous Woman: 1. The First is by hope. Suppose a man, hath in his Eye a beautiful, and virtuous Woman: crd dt ord vbz p-acp n1. vvb dt n1, vhz p-acp po31 n1 dt j, cc j n1: (65) sermon (DIV2) 1860 Page 818
14943 there's such a proportion to his reasonable nature, in her goodness and vertue, that she is pretious to him, there's such a proportion to his reasonable nature, in her Goodness and virtue, that she is precious to him, pc-acp|vbz d dt n1 p-acp po31 j n1, p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, cst pns31 vbz j p-acp pno31, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1860 Page 818
14944 and he puts a value upon her, though he never hopes to make her his Wife, and he puts a valve upon her, though he never hope's to make her his Wife, cc pns31 vvz dt n1 p-acp pno31, cs pns31 av-x vvz pc-acp vvi pno31 po31 n1, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1860 Page 818
14945 but if he hath any such grounded hope she is much more precious to him: but if he hath any such grounded hope she is much more precious to him: cc-acp cs pns31 vhz d d j-vvn n1 pns31 vbz d dc j p-acp pno31: (65) sermon (DIV2) 1860 Page 818
14946 there's no gracious Soul, but is at least thus far united to Christ, not only beholding him as an excelling object, there's no gracious Soul, but is At least thus Far united to christ, not only beholding him as an excelling Object, pc-acp|vbz dx j n1, cc-acp vbz p-acp ds av av-j vvn p-acp np1, xx av-j vvg pno31 p-acp dt j-vvg n1, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1860 Page 818
14947 but possessed of a good hope through grace that this Christ is his Christ; now this must make him more sweet then to another, who hath no such hope. 2. But secondly: but possessed of a good hope through grace that this christ is his christ; now this must make him more sweet then to Another, who hath not such hope. 2. But secondly: cc-acp vvn pp-f dt j n1 p-acp n1 cst d np1 vbz po31 np1; av d vmb vvi pno31 av-dc j cs p-acp j-jn, r-crq vhz xx d n1. crd p-acp ord: (65) sermon (DIV2) 1860 Page 818
14948 Suppose this man hath some assurance, that this vertuous Woman shall be his Wife, though it may be as yet they be only man and Wife before God, Suppose this man hath Some assurance, that this virtuous Woman shall be his Wife, though it may be as yet they be only man and Wife before God, vvb d n1 vhz d n1, cst d j n1 vmb vbi po31 n1, cs pn31 vmb vbi a-acp av pns32 vbb j n1 cc n1 p-acp np1, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1861 Page 818
14949 yet this union makes her more sweet and precious to him: yet this Union makes her more sweet and precious to him: av d n1 vvz pno31 av-dc j cc j p-acp pno31: (65) sermon (DIV2) 1861 Page 818
14950 now this is the portion of many of Gods Children, they can say, my Beloved is mine and I am his; now this is the portion of many of God's Children, they can say, my beloved is mine and I am his; av d vbz dt n1 pp-f d pp-f npg1 n2, pns32 vmb vvi, po11 j-vvn vbz png11 cc pns11 vbm po31; (65) sermon (DIV2) 1861 Page 818
14951 I am sure the death of Christ is mine, the grace of Christ is mine, I am sure the death of christ is mine, the grace of christ is mine, pns11 vbm j dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz png11, dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz png11, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1861 Page 818
14952 and the glory of Christ shall be mine, I shall see my Redeemer with these Eyes (as Job said) how much more sweet, must this assurance make Christ to his Soul, and the glory of christ shall be mine, I shall see my Redeemer with these Eyes (as Job said) how much more sweet, must this assurance make christ to his Soul, cc dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vbi png11, pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1 p-acp d n2 (c-acp n1 vvd) c-crq d dc j, vmb d n1 vvi np1 p-acp po31 n1, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1861 Page 818
14953 then to anothers, that can only say, there is a Saviour given to the World, but whether for my Soul, or no, I cannot tell. then to another's, that can only say, there is a Saviour given to the World, but whither for my Soul, or no, I cannot tell. av p-acp j-jn, cst vmb av-j vvi, pc-acp vbz dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, cc-acp cs p-acp po11 n1, cc uh-dx, pns11 vmbx vvi. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1861 Page 818
14970 to see a gracious Soul weeping and refusing to be comforted, alas her beloved hath withdrawn himself, to see a gracious Soul weeping and refusing to be comforted, alas her Beloved hath withdrawn himself, pc-acp vvi dt j n1 vvg cc vvg pc-acp vbi vvn, uh po31 vvn vhz vvn px31, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1865 Page 819
14954 3. Lastly (to keep my similitude still) Suppose now the man that hath taken notice of a good and vertuous Woman in the World and hath formerly had hopes, to obtain her for his Wife, 3. Lastly (to keep my similitude still) Suppose now the man that hath taken notice of a good and virtuous Woman in the World and hath formerly had hope's, to obtain her for his Wife, crd ord (p-acp vvi po11 n1 av) vvb av dt n1 cst vhz vvn n1 pp-f dt j cc j n1 p-acp dt n1 cc vhz av-j vhd n2, pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp po31 n1, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1862 Page 818
14955 and promises, hath at last come to the enjoyment of her, and to experience the fruit of her vertues, in her good conversation with him, you will certainly say that to this man, this Woman is more sweet then to all the World besides, this is the case of every believing Soul. It hath had some experiences or other of the warmings, quickenings, strengthenings, comfortings of his grace, and promises, hath At last come to the enjoyment of her, and to experience the fruit of her Virtues, in her good Conversation with him, you will Certainly say that to this man, this Woman is more sweet then to all the World beside, this is the case of every believing Soul. It hath had Some experiences or other of the warmings, quickenings, strengthenings, comfortings of his grace, cc n2, vhz p-acp ord vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31, cc p-acp n1 dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, p-acp po31 j n1 p-acp pno31, pn22 vmb av-j vvi cst p-acp d n1, d n1 vbz av-dc j cs p-acp d dt n1 a-acp, d vbz dt n1 pp-f d j-vvg n1 pn31 vhz vhn d n2 cc j-jn pp-f dt n2-vvg, n2-vvg, n2-vvg, n2-vvg pp-f po31 n1, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1862 Page 818
14956 and hence it is that Christ to this Soul, I say to this Soul more then to another, is a bundle of Myrrh, and a Cluster of Copher. But I have insisted too long upon a truth, and hence it is that christ to this Soul, I say to this Soul more then to Another, is a bundle of Myrrh, and a Cluster of Copher. But I have insisted too long upon a truth, cc av pn31 vbz cst np1 p-acp d n1, pns11 vvb p-acp d n1 av-dc cs p-acp j-jn, vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt vvi pp-f np1. cc-acp pns11 vhb vvd av av-j p-acp dt n1, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1862 Page 818
14957 so far experienced by every gracious Soul. so Far experienced by every gracious Soul. av av-j vvn p-acp d j n1 (65) sermon (DIV2) 1862 Page 818
14958 By way of application. No wonder then, to see the excessive Triumphs of a gracious Soul for a present Christ, or the exorbitant passions of it for an absent Christ. By Way of application. No wonder then, to see the excessive Triumphos of a gracious Soul for a present christ, or the exorbitant passion of it for an absent christ. p-acp n1 pp-f n1. dx n1 av, pc-acp vvi dt j n2 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp dt j np1, cc dt j n2 pp-f pn31 p-acp dt j np1. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1863 Page 818
14959 Or its excessive fondness of what may conduce to its further enjoyments of him: these three things the silly World stands and wonders at. Or its excessive fondness of what may conduce to its further enjoyments of him: these three things the silly World Stands and wonders At. cc po31 j n1 pp-f r-crq vmb vvi p-acp pn31|vbz jc n2 pp-f pno31: d crd n2 dt j n1 vvz cc n2 p-acp. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1863 Page 818
14960 1. The excessive Triumphs of a Soul for a present Christ, to hear a David call come and I will tell you what God hath done for my Soul: 1. The excessive Triumphos of a Soul for a present christ, to hear a David call come and I will tell you what God hath done for my Soul: crd dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt j np1, pc-acp vvi dt np1 vvb vvi cc pns11 vmb vvi pn22 r-crq np1 vhz vdn p-acp po11 n1: (65) sermon (DIV2) 1864 Page 819
14961 Or a Spouse cry out, I will hold him, I will not let him go, he shall lye all night betwixt my breasts: Or a Spouse cry out, I will hold him, I will not let him go, he shall lie all night betwixt my breasts: cc dt n1 vvb av, pns11 vmb vvi pno31, pns11 vmb xx vvi pno31 vvi, pns31 vmb vvi d n1 p-acp po11 n2: (65) sermon (DIV2) 1864 Page 819
14962 I charge you O you daughters of Hierusalem, that you stir not up nor awake my love untill he please: I charge you O you daughters of Jerusalem, that you stir not up nor awake my love until he please: pns11 vvb pn22 sy pn22 n2 pp-f np1, cst pn22 vvb xx a-acp ccx vvi po11 n1 c-acp pns31 vvb: (65) sermon (DIV2) 1864 Page 819
14963 Oh that thou wert as my Brother who sucked the, breasts of my Mother, when I should find thee without I would kiss thee, &c. I would lead thee, O that thou Wertenberg as my Brother who sucked thee, breasts of my Mother, when I should find thee without I would kiss thee, etc. I would led thee, uh cst pns21 vbd2r p-acp po11 n1 r-crq vvd pno32, n2 pp-f po11 n1, c-crq pns11 vmd vvi pno21 p-acp pns11 vmd vvi pno21, av pns11 vmd vvi pno21, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1864 Page 819
14964 and bring thee into my Mothers house, when I should find thee, without I would kiss thee, &c. I would lead thee, and bring thee into my Mother's house, when I should find thee, without I would kiss thee, etc. I would led thee, cc vvb pno21 p-acp po11 ng1 n1, c-crq pns11 vmd vvi pno21, p-acp pns11 vmd vvi pno21, av pns11 vmd vvi pno21, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1864 Page 819
14965 and bring thee into my Mothers house, &c. I would cause thee to drink of spiced wine, &c. The World wonders to see a broken spirited Hannah rise up from Prayer, and her Countenance be no more sad: but 'tis no wonder. and bring thee into my Mother's house, etc. I would cause thee to drink of spiced wine, etc. The World wonders to see a broken spirited Hannah rise up from Prayer, and her Countenance be no more sad: but it's no wonder. cc vvb pno21 p-acp po11 ng1 n1, av pns11 vmd vvi pno21 pc-acp vvi pp-f j-vvn n1, av dt n1 vvz pc-acp vvi dt j-vvn vvn np1 vvb a-acp p-acp n1, cc po31 n1 vbi av-dx av-dc j: cc-acp pn31|vbz dx n1. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1864 Page 819
14966 As a Cluster of Copher is Christ to the Soul, Christ by his influence puts more gladness into a gracious Soul, As a Cluster of Copher is christ to the Soul, christ by his influence puts more gladness into a gracious Soul, p-acp dt vvi pp-f np1 vbz np1 p-acp dt n1, np1 p-acp po31 n1 vvz dc n1 p-acp dt j n1, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1864 Page 819
14967 then the increase of corn, wine, and oil creates in a Worldlings heart, 'tis no more to be wondred at, then the increase of corn, wine, and oil creates in a Worldlings heart, it's no more to be wondered At, cs dt n1 pp-f n1, n1, cc n1 vvz p-acp dt n2 n1, pn31|vbz dx dc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1864 Page 819
14968 then the drunkards shouting for new wine, or the farmers joy in harvest. then the drunkards shouting for new wine, or the farmers joy in harvest. cs dt n2 vvg p-acp j n1, cc dt n2 vvb p-acp n1. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1864 Page 819
14969 2. The World wonders too at the exorbitant passions of a gracious heart for an absent Christ; 2. The World wonders too At the exorbitant passion of a gracious heart for an absent christ; crd dt n1 vvz av p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp dt j np1; (65) sermon (DIV2) 1865 Page 819
14971 and she knows not whither he is gone, and as a Cluster of Copher her beloved is to her, nothing so sweet, and she knows not whither he is gone, and as a Cluster of Copher her Beloved is to her, nothing so sweet, cc pns31 vvz xx c-crq pns31 vbz vvn, cc p-acp dt vvi pp-f np1 pno31 vvn vbz p-acp pno31, pix av j, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1865 Page 819
14972 so precious as Christ is, pardon her trouble, she cannot help it. so precious as christ is, pardon her trouble, she cannot help it. av j c-acp np1 vbz, vvb pno31 vvi, pns31 vmbx vvi pn31. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1865 Page 819
14973 3. Nor lastly, is she more to be wondred at for her fondness of any Ordinance where she thinks she may meet her beloved, 3. Nor lastly, is she more to be wondered At for her fondness of any Ordinance where she thinks she may meet her Beloved, crd ccx ord, vbz pns31 n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp p-acp po31 n1 pp-f d n1 c-crq pns31 vvz pns31 vmb vvi po31 j-vvn, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1866 Page 819
14974 or injoy ought of his presence, or obtain further influences of grace from him. or enjoy ought of his presence, or obtain further influences of grace from him. cc vvi pi pp-f po31 n1, cc vvi jc n2 pp-f n1 p-acp pno31. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1866 Page 819
14975 Wonder not then my friends to see believers going from Ordinance to Ordinance, from duty to duty, 'tis Christ they seek in every Ordinance, in every duty: Wonder not then my Friends to see believers going from Ordinance to Ordinance, from duty to duty, it's christ they seek in every Ordinance, in every duty: vvb xx av po11 n2 pc-acp vvi n2 vvg p-acp n1 p-acp n1, p-acp n1 p-acp n1, pn31|vbz np1 pns32 vvb p-acp d n1, p-acp d n1: (65) sermon (DIV2) 1866 Page 819
14976 and as a Cluster of Copher in the Vineyards of Engedi, so is their beloved unto them. and as a Cluster of Copher in the Vineyards of Engedi, so is their Beloved unto them. cc c-acp dt vvi pp-f np1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, av vbz po32 j-vvn p-acp pno32. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1866 Page 819
14977 2. Let this engage you, then to prove your selves Christians indeed by exceeding others in duty to Christ. 2. Let this engage you, then to prove your selves Christians indeed by exceeding Others in duty to christ. crd vvb d vvi pn22, cs pc-acp vvi po22 n2 np1 av p-acp vvg n2-jn p-acp n1 p-acp np1. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1867 Page 819
14978 By this you shall know if you be the Spouses of Christ, if you discern more of the excellency, By this you shall know if you be the Spouses of christ, if you discern more of the excellency, p-acp d pn22 vmb vvi cs pn22 vbb dt n2 pp-f np1, cs pn22 vvb dc pp-f dt n1, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1867 Page 819
14979 and sweetness of Christ then others do, and if you do, it will be evident by your further motions towards him, and actings for him: and sweetness of christ then Others do, and if you do, it will be evident by your further motions towards him, and actings for him: cc n1 pp-f np1 av n2-jn vdb, cc cs pn22 vdb, pn31 vmb vbi j p-acp po22 jc n2 p-acp pno31, cc n2 p-acp pno31: (65) sermon (DIV2) 1867 Page 819
14980 what our Saviour therefore said to his disciples give me leave to say to you Tì NONLATINALPHABET, What do you more for him then others. what our Saviour Therefore said to his Disciples give me leave to say to you Tì, What do you more for him then Others. q-crq po12 n1 av vvd p-acp po31 n2 vvb pno11 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22 fw-mi, q-crq vdb pn22 av-dc p-acp pno31 cs n2-jn. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1867 Page 819
14981 I will conclude this discourse by offering you two questions to inquire upon in secret. I will conclude this discourse by offering you two questions to inquire upon in secret. pns11 vmb vvi d n1 p-acp vvg pn22 crd n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp j-jn. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1867 Page 820
14982 1. Qu. What more frequent, and precious thoughts hast thou of Christ then others? supposing the Lord Jesus Christ, a bundle of Myrrh or a Cluster of Camphire. The art of smelling lies much in meditation, and by how much the more sweet Christ is to thy Soul, by so much the oftner wilt thou be smelling his sweetness: 1. Qu. What more frequent, and precious thoughts hast thou of christ then Others? supposing the Lord jesus christ, a bundle of Myrrh or a Cluster of Camphire. The art of smelling lies much in meditation, and by how much the more sweet christ is to thy Soul, by so much the oftener wilt thou be smelling his sweetness: crd n1 q-crq dc j, cc j n2 vh2 pns21 pp-f np1 av n2-jn? vvg dt n1 np1 np1, dt n1 pp-f n1 cc dt vvi pp-f n1. dt n1 pp-f vvg vvz av-d p-acp n1, cc p-acp c-crq av-d dt av-dc j np1 vbz p-acp po21 n1, p-acp av av-d dt av-c vm2 pns21 vbi j-vvg po31 n1: (65) sermon (DIV2) 1868 Page 820
14983 How are thy leisurable thoughts busied, I remember what David said, When I am awake I am with thee, Canst thou say, Lord when my thoughts are at leisure from my Worldly disturbances, they are with thee: How Are thy leisurable thoughts busied, I Remember what David said, When I am awake I am with thee, Canst thou say, Lord when my thoughts Are At leisure from my Worldly disturbances, they Are with thee: c-crq vbr po21 j n2 vvn, pns11 vvb r-crq np1 vvd, c-crq pns11 vbm j pns11 vbm p-acp pno21, vm2 pns21 vvi, n1 c-crq po11 n2 vbr p-acp n1 p-acp po11 j n2, pns32 vbr p-acp pno21: (65) sermon (DIV2) 1868 Page 820
14984 when I am awake in the night I am with thee, when the sinner is thinking how to dishonor thee, when I am awake in the night I am with thee, when the sinner is thinking how to dishonour thee, c-crq pns11 vbm j p-acp dt n1 pns11 vbm p-acp pno21, c-crq dt n1 vbz vvg c-crq pc-acp vvi pno21, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1868 Page 820
14985 and to defile himself, I am thinking, Ah! what shall I render unto thee? This is an excellent sign. and to defile himself, I am thinking, Ah! what shall I render unto thee? This is an excellent Signen. cc pc-acp vvi px31, pns11 vbm vvg, uh q-crq vmb pns11 vvi p-acp pno21? d vbz dt j n1. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1868 Page 820
14986 Thou hast a truth of grace, where the treasure is, there the heart will be. Hearken to David, Psal. 104. 34. My meditation of him shall be sweet. Thou hast a truth of grace, where the treasure is, there the heart will be. Harken to David, Psalm 104. 34. My meditation of him shall be sweet. pns21 vh2 dt n1 pp-f n1, c-crq dt n1 vbz, a-acp dt n1 vmb vbi. vvb p-acp np1, np1 crd crd po11 n1 pp-f pno31 vmb vbi j. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1868 Page 820
14987 See Psal. 119. 97, 99. Canst thou say, Lord I remember thee in the night season, &c. Will some poor Soul say, I do remember God and Christ, See Psalm 119. 97, 99. Canst thou say, Lord I Remember thee in the night season, etc. Will Some poor Soul say, I do Remember God and christ, vvb np1 crd crd, crd vm2 pns21 vvi, n1 pns11 vvb pno21 p-acp dt n1 n1, av n1 d j n1 vvi, pns11 vdb vvi np1 cc np1, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1868 Page 820
14988 but I cannot say 'tis sweet to me to meditate on him, Psal. 77. I remember God and am troubled? Sol. Judge not thy self from this, but I cannot say it's sweet to me to meditate on him, Psalm 77. I Remember God and am troubled? Sol. Judge not thy self from this, cc-acp pns11 vmbx vvi pn31|vbz j p-acp pno11 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, np1 crd pns11 vvb np1 cc vbm vvn? np1 vvb xx po21 n1 p-acp d, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1868 Page 820
14989 if the act of meditation be sweet to thy Soul (it is well with thee) although the fruit be bitter. if the act of meditation be sweet to thy Soul (it is well with thee) although the fruit be bitter. cs dt n1 pp-f n1 vbb j p-acp po21 n1 (pn31 vbz av p-acp pno21) cs dt n1 vbb j. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1868 Page 820
14990 The Woman, shews her self her Husbands Wife, as well by the passions which her meditations of him cause in her, when he is absent: The Woman, shows her self her Husbands Wife, as well by the passion which her meditations of him cause in her, when he is absent: dt n1, vvz po31 n1 po31 ng1 n1, c-acp av p-acp dt n2 r-crq po31 n2 pp-f pno31 n1 p-acp pno31, c-crq pns31 vbz j: (65) sermon (DIV2) 1868 Page 820
14991 as in the pleasure she hath by the thoughts of him when he is present. as in the pleasure she hath by the thoughts of him when he is present. c-acp p-acp dt n1 pns31 vhz p-acp dt n2 pp-f pno31 c-crq pns31 vbz j. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1868 Page 820
14992 Qu. 2. What diligence doest thou use to preserve the sweet savour of Christ unto and upon thy Soul. Christ considered in himself, is not like a flower that may lose its scent and sweetness; no, he cannot lose that sweetness which is essential to him, he would cease to be Christ, Qu. 2. What diligence dost thou use to preserve the sweet savour of christ unto and upon thy Soul. christ considered in himself, is not like a flower that may loose its scent and sweetness; no, he cannot loose that sweetness which is essential to him, he would cease to be christ, n1 crd q-crq n1 vd2 pns21 vvi pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp cc p-acp po21 n1 np1 vvn p-acp px31, vbz xx av-j dt n1 cst vmb vvi po31 n1 cc n1; av-dx, pns31 vmbx vvi d n1 r-crq vbz j p-acp pno31, pns31 vmd vvi pc-acp vbi np1, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1869 Page 820
14993 if he could cease to be sweet, to a lost and and undone Soul, but although he retains his sweetness, if he could cease to be sweet, to a lost and and undone Soul, but although he retains his sweetness, cs pns31 vmd vvi pc-acp vbi j, p-acp dt j-vvn cc cc j n1, cc-acp cs pns31 vvz po31 n1, (65) sermon (DIV2) 1869 Page 820
14994 yet thou mayest lose thy savour of it. yet thou Mayest loose thy savour of it. av pns21 vm2 vvi po21 n1 pp-f pn31. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1869 Page 820
14995 He may not be sweet to thee. There are two sorts of Souls who savour very little of Christs sweetness. 1. The Soul that lies under guilt of sin; He may not be sweet to thee. There Are two sorts of Souls who savour very little of Christ sweetness. 1. The Soul that lies under guilt of since; pns31 vmb xx vbi j p-acp pno21. pc-acp vbr crd n2 pp-f n2 r-crq n1 av j pp-f npg1 n1. crd dt n1 cst vvz p-acp n1 pp-f n1; (65) sermon (DIV2) 1869 Page 820
14996 the thoughts of Christ to that Soul are ordinarily very terrible. 2. The Soul that is choaked with Worldly Incumbrances. the thoughts of christ to that Soul Are ordinarily very terrible. 2. The Soul that is choked with Worldly Encumbrances. dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1 vbr av-j av j. crd dt n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp j n2. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1869 Page 820
14997 The freer the Soul can keep it self, from distracting cares for the World, or from the renewing guilt of sin, the sweeter will the thoughts of Christ be unto it. The freer the Soul can keep it self, from distracting Cares for the World, or from the renewing guilt of since, the Sweeten will the thoughts of christ be unto it. dt jc dt n1 vmb vvi pn31 n1, p-acp n-vvg vvz p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt vvg n1 pp-f n1, dt jc vmb dt n2 pp-f np1 vbb p-acp pn31. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1869 Page 820
14998 Now if Christ be as a Cluster of Copher to the Soul. It will be very careful to preserve the sweet savour that it hath of him. Now if christ be as a Cluster of Copher to the Soul. It will be very careful to preserve the sweet savour that it hath of him. av cs np1 vbb p-acp dt vvi pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pn31 vmb vbi av j pc-acp vvi dt j n1 cst pn31 vhz pp-f pno31. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1869 Page 821
14999 And by this thou shalt know if Christ be indeed to thee, as a Bundle of Myrrh, or a Cluster of Copher. But thus much shall serve to have spoken to this verse. And by this thou shalt know if christ be indeed to thee, as a Bundle of Myrrh, or a Cluster of Copher. But thus much shall serve to have spoken to this verse. cc p-acp d pns21 vm2 vvi cs np1 vbb av p-acp pno21, c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt vvi pp-f np1. p-acp av d vmb vvi pc-acp vhi vvn p-acp d n1. (65) sermon (DIV2) 1869 Page 821
15000 Sermon LVII. Cant. 1. 15. Behold thou art fair, Behold thou at fair, thou hast Doves Eyes. Sermon LVII. Cant 1. 15. Behold thou art fair, Behold thou At fair, thou hast Dove Eyes. n1 crd. np1 crd crd vvb pns21 vb2r j, vvb pns21 p-acp j, pns21 vh2 n2 n2. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1869 Page 821
15001 THere is a great harmony of Interpreters in the version of the words of this Text, out of the Heb. into their several Languages, excepting only that what we (according to our dialect) translate My Love, they translate sometimes, My Neighbour, or My Kinswoman, or My Companion (for which you also perceive our Margents give an allowance, THere is a great harmony of Interpreters in the version of the words of this Text, out of the Hebrew into their several Languages, excepting only that what we (according to our dialect) translate My Love, they translate sometime, My Neighbour, or My Kinswoman, or My Companion (for which you also perceive our Margins give an allowance, pc-acp vbz dt j n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f d n1, av pp-f dt np1 p-acp po32 j n2, vvg av-j cst r-crq pns12 (vvg p-acp po12 n1) vvb po11 n1, pns32 vvb av, po11 n1, cc po11 n1, cc po11 n1 (p-acp r-crq pn22 av vvb po12 n2 vvb dt n1, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1870 Page 821
15002 and that some translate a Dove, some Doves Eyes, and the Arabick differing from all, thy Eyes are as a pair of Doves. There is no other difference. and that Some translate a Dove, Some Dove Eyes, and the Arabic differing from all, thy Eyes Are as a pair of Dove. There is no other difference. cc cst d vvb dt n1, d ng1 n2, cc dt jp vvg p-acp d, po21 n2 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2. pc-acp vbz dx j-jn n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1870 Page 821
15003 And this is so inconsiderable, that I shall spend no time in indeavouring to reconcile it. And this is so inconsiderable, that I shall spend no time in endeavouring to reconcile it. cc d vbz av j, cst pns11 vmb vvi dx n1 p-acp vvg pc-acp vvi pn31. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1870 Page 821
15004 All Interpreters agree, that it is the Bridegroom which now speaketh. He who acteth that part I mean in this Song. The Lord Jesus Christ. All Interpreters agree, that it is the Bridegroom which now speaks. He who Acts that part I mean in this Song. The Lord jesus christ. d n2 vvi, cst pn31 vbz dt n1 r-crq av vvz. pns31 r-crq vvz d n1 pns11 vvb p-acp d n1. dt n1 np1 np1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1871 Page 821
15020 or sweet, or profitable to us. Give me leave therefore to speak a word to each of them. or sweet, or profitable to us. Give me leave Therefore to speak a word to each of them. cc j, cc j p-acp pno12. vvb pno11 vvi av pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp d pp-f pno32. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1879 Page 822
15005 The Person he speaketh to and of is the believing Soul which he calls NONLATINALPHABET My beloved, or My Campanion, &c. It is of the Foeminine form in the Hebrew, which is that which leads Interpreters to conclude, that it is the Spouses speech. It is a word often used in this form in this Song, The Person he speaks to and of is the believing Soul which he calls My Beloved, or My Campanion, etc. It is of the Faemin from in the Hebrew, which is that which leads Interpreters to conclude, that it is the Spouses speech. It is a word often used in this from in this Song, dt n1 pns31 vvz p-acp cc a-acp vbz dt j-vvg n1 r-crq pns31 vvz po11 j-vvn, cc po11 n1, av pn31 vbz pp-f dt j n1 p-acp dt njp, r-crq vbz d r-crq vvz n2 pc-acp vvi, cst pn31 vbz dt n2 n1. pn31 vbz dt n1 av vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp d n1, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1871 Page 821
15006 and I think no where else so in all the Scripture. and I think no where Else so in all the Scripture. cc pns11 vvb dx c-crq av av p-acp d dt n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1871 Page 821
15007 In the sentence you have considerable, 1. The matter of it in two Propositions, Thou art fair, thou hast Doves Eyes. In the sentence you have considerable, 1. The matter of it in two Propositions, Thou art fair, thou hast Dove Eyes. p-acp dt n1 pn22 vhb j, crd dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp crd n2, pns21 vb2r j, pns21 vh2 n2 n2. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1871 Page 821
15008 2. The manner of expressing it; 1. The words are doubled. Thou art fair, Thou art fair, 2. Here is a double Ecce Prefixed. 2. The manner of expressing it; 1. The words Are doubled. Thou art fair, Thou art fair, 2. Here is a double Ecce Prefixed. crd dt n1 pp-f vvg pn31; crd dt n2 vbr vvn. pns21 vb2r j, pns21 vb2r j, crd av vbz dt j-jn fw-la vvn. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1871 Page 821
15009 Behold! Behold! There are in the Text 2. Propositions, 1. The Spouse of Christ is fair, 2. The Spouse of Christ hath Doves Eyes. Behold! Behold! There Are in the Text 2. Propositions, 1. The Spouse of christ is fair, 2. The Spouse of christ hath Dove Eyes. vvb! vvb! pc-acp vbr p-acp dt n1 crd n2, crd dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz j, crd dt n1 pp-f np1 vhz n2 n2. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1871 Page 821
15010 1. Prop. The Spouse of the Lord Jesus Christ is fair. The believing Soul is a beautiful Soul; 1. Prop. The Spouse of the Lord jesus christ is fair. The believing Soul is a beautiful Soul; crd np1 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1 np1 vbz j. dt j-vvg n1 vbz dt j n1; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1872 Page 822
15011 to the main of this Proposition, I have very lately spoken, when I spake to the compellation, v. 8. where Christ had called her the fairest among Women. I then discoursed the Nature of her beauty, and shewed you, 1. That it was not a corporeal but a Spiritual beauty, 2. Not a visible but an invisible beauty, 3. Not a Native but an adventitious beauty, 4. Not an artificial, but a created beauty, 5. Not an adherent beauty only but an inherent beauty also, 6. A desirable beauty, 7. A durable beauty, 8. Not a perfect beauty. And having spoken so fully to it there (where also the same word is used) I intend not to repeat it here, only I shall take notice of some circumstances, by which the Proposition is advantaged in this Text. And to the main of this Proposition, I have very lately spoken, when I spoke to the compellation, v. 8. where christ had called her the Fairest among Women. I then discoursed the Nature of her beauty, and showed you, 1. That it was not a corporeal but a Spiritual beauty, 2. Not a visible but an invisible beauty, 3. Not a Native but an adventitious beauty, 4. Not an artificial, but a created beauty, 5. Not an adherent beauty only but an inherent beauty also, 6. A desirable beauty, 7. A durable beauty, 8. Not a perfect beauty. And having spoken so Fully to it there (where also the same word is used) I intend not to repeat it Here, only I shall take notice of Some Circumstances, by which the Proposition is advantaged in this Text. And p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, pns11 vhb av av-j vvn, c-crq pns11 vvd p-acp dt n1, n1 crd n1 np1 vhd vvn po31 dt js p-acp n2. pns11 av vvd dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc vvd pn22, crd cst pn31 vbds xx dt j p-acp dt j n1, crd xx dt j p-acp dt j n1, crd xx av j-jn p-acp dt j n1, crd xx dt j, cc-acp dt j-vvn n1, crd xx dt j n1 av-j p-acp dt j n1 av, crd dt j n1, crd dt j n1, crd xx av j n1. cc vhg vvn av av-j p-acp pn31 a-acp (c-crq av dt d n1 vbz vvn) pns11 vvb xx pc-acp vvi pn31 av, av-j pns11 vmb vvi n1 pp-f d n2, p-acp r-crq dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp d np1 cc (66) sermon (DIV2) 1873 Page 822
15012 They are four or five, 1. He had told her before, She was the fairest amongst Women. Not satisfied with that he repeateth his Love to her again, They Are four or five, 1. He had told her before, She was the Fairest among Women. Not satisfied with that he repeateth his Love to her again, pns32 vbr crd cc crd, crd pns31 vhd vvn pno31 a-acp, pns31 vbds dt av-j p-acp n2. xx vvn p-acp cst pns31 vvz po31 n1 p-acp pno31 av, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1874 Page 822
15013 and telleth her she is fair, she is fair. and Telleth her she is fair, she is fair. cc vvz pno31 pns31 vbz j, pns31 vbz j. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1874 Page 822
15014 2. The Soul had been commending Christ, that he was as a bundle of Myrrh, as a Cluster of Camphire to her; 2. The Soul had been commending christ, that he was as a bundle of Myrrh, as a Cluster of Camphire to her; crd dt n1 vhd vbn vvg np1, cst pns31 vbds p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp dt vvi pp-f n1 p-acp pno31; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1875 Page 822
15015 Christ upon her expressing affection to him replies, Behold thou art fair, &c. 3. When he calls her Fair he adds, My Love; Thou art fair my Love. christ upon her expressing affection to him replies, Behold thou art fair, etc. 3. When he calls her Fair he adds, My Love; Thou art fair my Love. np1 p-acp po31 vvg n1 p-acp pno31 vvz, vvb pns21 vb2r j, av crd c-crq pns31 vvz po31 j pns31 vvz, po11 n1; pns21 vb2r j po11 n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1875 Page 822
15016 4. It is not barely exprest, Thou art fair, but here is an Ecce prefixed; Behold thou art fair. 4. It is not barely expressed, Thou art fair, but Here is an Ecce prefixed; Behold thou art fair. crd pn31 vbz xx av-j vvn, pns21 vb2r j, p-acp av vbz dt fw-la vvn; vvb pns21 vb2r j. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1877 Page 822
15017 5. Lastly, He doth not speak it singly; But he doubles his words; 5. Lastly, He does not speak it singly; But he doubles his words; crd ord, pns31 vdz xx vvi pn31 av-j; p-acp pns31 vvz po31 n2; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1878 Page 822
15018 Thou art fair, Thou art fair, and the term Behold, is repeated too, Behold! thou art fair; Behold! Thou art fair. Thou art fair, Thou art fair, and the term Behold, is repeated too, Behold! thou art fair; Behold! Thou art fair. pns21 vb2r j, pns21 vb2r j, cc dt n1 vvb, vbz vvn av, vvb! pns21 vb2r j; vvb! pns21 vb2r j. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1878 Page 822
15019 Here is none of these five circumstances, but will afford us a meditation, which will be either informative, Here is none of these five Circumstances, but will afford us a meditation, which will be either informative, av vbz pix pp-f d crd n2, cc-acp vmb vvi pno12 dt n1, r-crq vmb vbi av-d j, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1879 Page 822
15095 Behold thou art fair, but thou hast not heard him. Behold thou art fair, but thou hast not herd him. vvb pns21 vb2r j, cc-acp pns21 vh2 xx vvn pno31. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1890 Page 826
15021 He had told the Spouse before, she was NONLATINALPHABET the fairest amongst Women. But not Satisfied with that he tells her again, Thou art fair my Love, Thou art fair. Christ doth not only speak peace, but he repeats peace to the believers Soul. God often appears to Abraham, and Jacob to assure them that he was their God. He had told the Spouse before, she was the Fairest among Women. But not Satisfied with that he tells her again, Thou art fair my Love, Thou art fair. christ does not only speak peace, but he repeats peace to the believers Soul. God often appears to Abraham, and Jacob to assure them that he was their God. pns31 vhd vvn dt n1 a-acp, pns31 vbds dt js p-acp n2. cc-acp xx vvn p-acp cst pns31 vvz pno31 av, pns21 vb2r j po11 n1, pns21 vb2r j. np1 vdz xx av-j vvi n1, p-acp pns31 vvz n1 p-acp dt n2 n1 np1 av vvz p-acp np1, cc np1 pc-acp vvi pno32 cst pns31 vbds po32 n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1880 Page 822
15022 Once have I spoken, and twice have I heard it, (saith the Psalmist) that Power belongs unto God. Once have I spoken, and twice have I herd it, (Says the Psalmist) that Power belongs unto God. a-acp vhb pns11 vvn, cc av vhb pns11 vvn pn31, (vvz dt n1) d n1 vvz p-acp np1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1880 Page 823
15023 There is many a Soul that can say, Once hath God spoken, yea twice have I heard it, that the Love of God belongs to me. There is many a Soul that can say, Once hath God spoken, yea twice have I herd it, that the Love of God belongs to me. pc-acp vbz d dt n1 cst vmb vvi, a-acp vhz n1 vvn, uh av vhb pns11 vvn pn31, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz p-acp pno11. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1880 Page 823
15024 There is many a Christian that can say, In such an Ordinance I heard God speaking peace, at such a time I found this Spirit witnessing with my Spirit that I was his Child. There is many a Christian that can say, In such an Ordinance I herd God speaking peace, At such a time I found this Spirit witnessing with my Spirit that I was his Child. pc-acp vbz d dt njp cst vmb vvi, p-acp d dt n1 pns11 vvd np1 vvg n1, p-acp d dt n1 pns11 vvd d n1 vvg p-acp po11 n1 cst pns11 vbds po31 n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1880 Page 823
15025 Christ in this consulteth, 1. His Peoples infirmities; 2. His own glory. christ in this consulteth, 1. His Peoples infirmities; 2. His own glory. np1 p-acp d vvz, crd po31 n2 n2; crd po31 d n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1880 Page 823
15026 1. Christ I say in this thing consulteth, 1. His Peoples infirmities. They are many which make them need this; two chiefly. 1. christ I say in this thing consulteth, 1. His Peoples infirmities. They Are many which make them need this; two chiefly. crd np1 pns11 vvb p-acp d n1 vvz, crd po31 ng1 n2. pns32 vbr d r-crq vvb pno32 vvi d; crd av-jn. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1881 Page 823
15027 1. The Believers Soul is dull of hearing. 1. The Believers Soul is dull of hearing. crd dt n2 n1 vbz j pp-f vvg. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1882 Page 823
15028 The Apostle chargeth the Hebrews, Heb. 5. 11. That they were dull of hearing, which made the repeating fundamental truths necessary for them — There's nothing in the World, that a gracious heart would more gladly hear then this, that it is fair in the Eyes of Jesus Christ, and yet nothing that it is more dull to hear: The Apostle charges the Hebrews, Hebrew 5. 11. That they were dull of hearing, which made the repeating fundamental truths necessary for them — There's nothing in the World, that a gracious heart would more gladly hear then this, that it is fair in the Eyes of jesus christ, and yet nothing that it is more dull to hear: dt n1 vvz dt njp2, np1 crd crd cst pns32 vbdr j pp-f vvg, r-crq vvd dt j-vvg j n2 j p-acp pno32 — pc-acp|vbz pix p-acp dt n1, cst dt j n1 vmd av-dc av-j vvi av d, cst pn31 vbz j p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 np1, cc av pix cst pn31 vbz av-dc j pc-acp vvi: (66) sermon (DIV2) 1882 Page 823
15029 the reason is because it so eagerly desires it, and prizeth it so highly, that it cries out, It is too good news to be true. the reason is Because it so eagerly Desires it, and prizeth it so highly, that it cries out, It is too good news to be true. dt n1 vbz p-acp pn31 av av-j vvz pn31, cc vvz pn31 av av-j, cst pn31 vvz av, pn31 vbz av j n1 pc-acp vbi j. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1882 Page 823
15030 You shall observe in the World a double disposition in men: some are disposed almost wholly to fear, others to over much confidence. You shall observe in the World a double disposition in men: Some Are disposed almost wholly to Fear, Others to over much confidence. pn22 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 dt j-jn n1 p-acp n2: d vbr vvn av av-jn pc-acp vvi, n2-jn pc-acp p-acp d n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1882 Page 823
15031 Hence at such a time of changes in the state as this is, one man (be a thing never so true, Hence At such a time of changes in the state as this is, one man (be a thing never so true, av p-acp d dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1 c-acp d vbz, crd n1 (vbi dt n1 av-x av j, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1882 Page 823
15032 and to his mind, yet) he hardly believes, he is naturally disposed to fear the worst. and to his mind, yet) he hardly believes, he is naturally disposed to Fear the worst. cc p-acp po31 n1, av) pns31 av vvz, pns31 vbz av-j vvn pc-acp vvi dt js. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1882 Page 823
15033 Other men, let things be never so improbable yet they will hope, and talk as confidently as if the thing they would have were done. Other men, let things be never so improbable yet they will hope, and talk as confidently as if the thing they would have were done. av-jn n2, vvb n2 vbb av-x av j av pns32 vmb vvi, cc vvi c-acp av-j c-acp cs dt n1 pns32 vmd vhi vbdr vdn. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1882 Page 823
15034 It is much from their natural temper, they are disposed to confidence, &c. Take now an unbelieving natural man, It is much from their natural temper, they Are disposed to confidence, etc. Take now an unbelieving natural man, pn31 vbz av-d p-acp po32 j n1, pns32 vbr vvn p-acp n1, av vvb av dt vvg j n1, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1882 Page 823
15035 and he is disposed to bless himself and hope well of his condition, you have his copy, Deut. 29. 19, 20. He saith, I shall have peace, and he is disposed to bless himself and hope well of his condition, you have his copy, Deuteronomy 29. 19, 20. He Says, I shall have peace, cc pns31 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi px31 cc n1 av pp-f po31 n1, pn22 vhb po31 n1, np1 crd crd, crd pns31 vvz, pns11 vmb vhi n1, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1882 Page 823
15036 though I walk according to the imagination of my heart, &c. But now take a believing Soul, though I walk according to the imagination of my heart, etc. But now take a believing Soul, cs pns11 vvb vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, av p-acp av vvb dt j-vvg n1, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1882 Page 823
15037 and he is very dull of hearing words of peace. and he is very dull of hearing words of peace. cc pns31 vbz av j pp-f vvg n2 pp-f n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1882 Page 823
15118 are ordinarily productive of great returns of the Love of Christ upon the Soul. Are ordinarily productive of great returns of the Love of christ upon the Soul. vbr av-j j pp-f j n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 (66) sermon (DIV2) 1892 Page 827
15038 Tell him news of the wrath of God revealing against the Children of disobedience he easily believes it, Tell him news of the wrath of God revealing against the Children of disobedience he Easily believes it, vvb pno31 n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 pns31 av-j vvz pn31, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1882 Page 823
15039 and tells you he feels it in his Conscience, he is one of them designed to this wrath. and tells you he feels it in his Conscience, he is one of them designed to this wrath. cc vvz pn22 pns31 vvz pn31 p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vbz pi pp-f pno32 vvd p-acp d n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1882 Page 823
15040 The terrors of God have been upon his Soul and (like an affrighted man) he is very prone to shake, at any representation of what he hath found so terrible to him. The terrors of God have been upon his Soul and (like an affrighted man) he is very prove to shake, At any representation of what he hath found so terrible to him. dt n2 pp-f np1 vhb vbn p-acp po31 n1 cc (av-j dt j-vvn n1) pns31 vbz av j pc-acp vvi, p-acp d n1 pp-f r-crq pns31 vhz vvn av j p-acp pno31. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1882 Page 823
15041 But let a Minister of Christ tell him, thy iniquities are pardoned, Christ is at the door of thy Soul, it is Such improbable news to his affrighted Soul, such a strange thing, that he should be pardoned, But let a Minister of christ tell him, thy iniquities Are pardoned, christ is At the door of thy Soul, it is Such improbable news to his affrighted Soul, such a strange thing, that he should be pardoned, cc-acp vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 vvb pno31, po21 n2 vbr vvn, np1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, pn31 vbz d j n1 p-acp po31 j-vvn n1, d dt j n1, cst pns31 vmd vbi vvn, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1882 Page 823
15042 and such a sinner received to mercy, that he is like the Christians met, Acts 12. to pray for Peter, when the Maid brought in word that Peter was at the gate, they say unto her, thou art mad: And when she stands to her word, they will believe no more then that it was his Angel. and such a sinner received to mercy, that he is like the Christians met, Acts 12. to pray for Peter, when the Maid brought in word that Peter was At the gate, they say unto her, thou art mad: And when she Stands to her word, they will believe no more then that it was his Angel. cc d dt n1 vvn p-acp n1, cst pns31 vbz av-j dt np1 vvd, n2 crd pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, c-crq dt n1 vvn p-acp n1 cst np1 vbds p-acp dt n1, pns32 vvb p-acp pno31, pns21 vb2r j: cc c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp po31 n1, pns32 vmb vvi av-dx dc cs cst pn31 vbds po31 n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1882 Page 824
15043 A gracious Soul especially when it comes first to believe, is ready to say to it self, A gracious Soul especially when it comes First to believe, is ready to say to it self, dt j n1 av-j c-crq pn31 vvz ord pc-acp vvi, vbz j pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31 n1, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1883 Page 824
15044 Surely I am mad to think that Christ should account me fair, pardon my sins, &c. Now Christ in repeating peace, consulteth this infirmity in us: Surely I am mad to think that christ should account me fair, pardon my Sins, etc. Now christ in repeating peace, consulteth this infirmity in us: av-j sy vbm j pc-acp vvi cst np1 vmd vvi pno11 j, vvb po11 n2, av av np1 p-acp vvg n1, vvz d n1 p-acp pno12: (66) sermon (DIV2) 1883 Page 824
15045 as I remember he did with Manoah, Jud. 12. Manoah's Wife had been barren, God sends an Angel to her to tell her she should conceive a Son, &c. v. 6, 7. Manoah's Wife tells her Husband (you must think there was nothing in the World these two desired more then a Son.) But it seemed too good news to be true and therefore, v. 6. Manoah, goes and Prays, O Lord let the man of God which thou didst send to us come again to us, indeed the reason of his desire which he assigns is to direct him how to order his Son: but certainly Manoah thought the news too good to be true: as I Remember he did with Manoah, Jud. 12. Manoah's Wife had been barren, God sends an Angel to her to tell her she should conceive a Son, etc. v. 6, 7. Manoah's Wife tells her Husband (you must think there was nothing in the World these two desired more then a Son.) But it seemed too good news to be true and Therefore, v. 6. Manoah, Goes and Prays, Oh Lord let the man of God which thou didst send to us come again to us, indeed the reason of his desire which he assigns is to Direct him how to order his Son: but Certainly Manoah Thought the news too good to be true: c-acp pns11 vvb pns31 vdd p-acp np1, np1 crd npg1 n1 vhd vbn j, np1 vvz dt n1 p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi pno31 pns31 vmd vvi dt n1, av n1 crd, crd npg1 n1 vvz po31 n1 (pn22 vmb vvi a-acp vbds pix p-acp dt n1 d crd j-vvn av-dc cs dt n1) p-acp pn31 vvd av j n1 pc-acp vbi j cc av, n1 crd np1, vvz cc vvz, uh n1 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 r-crq pns21 vdd2 vvi p-acp pno12 vvi av p-acp pno12, av dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 r-crq pns31 vvz vbz p-acp vvi pno31 c-crq pc-acp vvi po31 n1: cc-acp av-j np1 vvd dt n1 av j pc-acp vbi j: (66) sermon (DIV2) 1883 Page 824
15046 and God so far yeilds to Manoah's infirmity, as to send his Angel the second time, and God so Far yields to Manoah's infirmity, as to send his Angel the second time, cc np1 av av-j vvz p-acp npg1 n1, a-acp pc-acp vvi po31 n1 dt ord n1, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1883 Page 824
15047 2. As the believing Soul is dull of hearing Christ at first speaking peace to it, 2. As the believing Soul is dull of hearing christ At First speaking peace to it, crd p-acp dt j-vvg n1 vbz j pp-f vvg np1 p-acp ord vvg n1 p-acp pn31, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1884 Page 824
15048 and is like to Samuel when Eli called, and cannot apprehend Gods voice: and is like to Samuel when Eli called, and cannot apprehend God's voice: cc vbz av-j p-acp np1 c-crq np1 vvn, cc vmbx vvi npg1 n1: (66) sermon (DIV2) 1884 Page 824
15049 So it is also very prone to forget the words of peace which God speaketh to it. So it is also very prove to forget the words of peace which God speaks to it. av pn31 vbz av av j pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n1 r-crq np1 vvz p-acp pn31. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1884 Page 824
15050 Of all the joys which we are in this life capable of, these are the greatest, Of all the Joys which we Are in this life capable of, these Are the greatest, pp-f d dt n2 r-crq pns12 vbr p-acp d n1 j pp-f, d vbr dt js, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1884 Page 824
15051 and none so soon lost as these are, so incertain is the state of the Children of God. and none so soon lost as these Are, so incertain is the state of the Children of God. cc pix av av vvn p-acp d vbr, av j vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1884 Page 824
15052 In many things we offend, and even the righteous man sinneth seven times in a day, and who can tell how often he offendeth? Now every sin in its own nature is a breach of our peace with God, In many things we offend, and even the righteous man Sinneth seven times in a day, and who can tell how often he offends? Now every since in its own nature is a breach of our peace with God, p-acp d n2 pns12 vvb, cc j dt j n1 vvz crd n2 p-acp dt n1, cc r-crq vmb vvi c-crq av pns31 vvz? av d n1 p-acp po31 d n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp np1, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1884 Page 824
15053 and gives the watchful Soul occasion of doubting, whether it did not at first mistake the voice of God, and gives the watchful Soul occasion of doubting, whither it did not At First mistake the voice of God, cc vvz dt j n1 n1 pp-f vvg, cs pn31 vdd xx p-acp ord vvb dt n1 pp-f np1, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1884 Page 824
15054 or whether God hath not changed his mind towards it: or whither God hath not changed his mind towards it: cc cs np1 vhz xx vvn po31 n1 p-acp pn31: (66) sermon (DIV2) 1884 Page 824
15055 and hence in the second place God highly consults our infirmities, in doubling his words of peace upon us and repeating them unto us. and hence in the second place God highly consults our infirmities, in doubling his words of peace upon us and repeating them unto us. cc av p-acp dt ord n1 np1 av-j vvz po12 n2, p-acp vvg po31 n2 pp-f n1 p-acp pno12 cc vvg pno32 p-acp pno12. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1884 Page 824
15056 Christ had told Peter, Thou art Peter, and upon this rock will I build my Church, but when Peter had denied his Master Christ easily foreseeing, that Peters thoughts would be much troubled, christ had told Peter, Thou art Peter, and upon this rock will I built my Church, but when Peter had denied his Master christ Easily Foreseeing, that Peter's thoughts would be much troubled, np1 vhd vvn np1, pns21 vb2r np1, cc p-acp d n1 vmb pns11 vvi po11 n1, p-acp c-crq np1 vhd vvn po31 n1 np1 av-j vvg, cst npg1 n2 vmd vbi av-d vvn, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1884 Page 824
15057 and that he would be ready to forget all his former evidences of his favour: and that he would be ready to forget all his former evidences of his favour: cc cst pns31 vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi d po31 j n2 pp-f po31 n1: (66) sermon (DIV2) 1884 Page 824
15058 orders his Angel, Mar. 16. 7. To bid the woman go tell his disciples and Peter, that he went before them into Ga•ilee, order his Angel, Mar. 16. 7. To bid the woman go tell his Disciples and Peter, that he went before them into Ga•ilee, n2 po31 n1, np1 crd crd p-acp vvi dt n1 vvb vvi po31 n2 cc np1, cst pns31 vvd p-acp pno32 p-acp n1, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1884 Page 824
15059 and there they should see him. But secondly; and there they should see him. But secondly; cc a-acp pns32 vmd vvi pno31. p-acp ord; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1884 Page 824
15060 As the Lord Jesus Christ doth by it consult his Peoples infirmity, so he also highly consulteth his own Glory. As the Lord jesus christ does by it consult his Peoples infirmity, so he also highly consulteth his own Glory. c-acp dt n1 np1 np1 vdz p-acp pn31 vvi po31 ng1 n1, av pns31 av av-j vvz po31 d n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1885 Page 825
15061 Reiterations of Divine Love to the Soul, command reduplications of duty. Reiterations of Divine Love to the Soul, command reduplications of duty. n2 pp-f j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1, vvb n2 pp-f n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1885 Page 825
15062 Love is of an obliging nature, and there is no Soul that puts on so lively for God, Love is of an obliging nature, and there is no Soul that puts on so lively for God, n1 vbz pp-f dt j-vvg n1, cc pc-acp vbz dx n1 cst vvz p-acp av j p-acp np1, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1885 Page 825
15063 as that Soul that hath the most fresh and frequent manifestations of Divine Love to it. as that Soul that hath the most fresh and frequent manifestations of Divine Love to it. c-acp cst n1 cst vhz dt av-ds j cc j n2 pp-f j-jn n1 p-acp pn31. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1885 Page 825
15064 David 's Instance in the 118 Psalm, is a full Evidence of this. David is Instance in the 118 Psalm, is a full Evidence of this. np1 vbz n1 p-acp dt crd n1, vbz dt j n1 pp-f d. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1885 Page 825
15065 And this is the account that may be given why it pleaseth the Lord Jesus Christ to repeat his Love so frequently unto the Souls of Believers. And this is the account that may be given why it Pleases the Lord jesus christ to repeat his Love so frequently unto the Souls of Believers. cc d vbz dt n1 cst vmb vbi vvn c-crq pn31 vvz dt n1 np1 np1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 av av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1885 Page 825
15066 Obj. But I hear some gracious Souls saying, Blessed are they that are in such a case, who hear God speaking Love to their Souls, Object But I hear Some gracious Souls saying, Blessed Are they that Are in such a case, who hear God speaking Love to their Souls, np1 cc-acp pns11 vvb d j n2 vvg, vvn vbr pns32 cst vbr p-acp d dt n1, r-crq vvb np1 vvg n1 p-acp po32 n2, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1886 Page 825
15067 and often repeating his Love to them: But alas! and often repeating his Love to them: But alas! cc av vvg po31 n1 p-acp pno32: cc-acp uh! (66) sermon (DIV2) 1886 Page 825
15068 we are so far from this, that we could never yet hear Christ speaking any such thing to our Souls; we Are so Far from this, that we could never yet hear christ speaking any such thing to our Souls; pns12 vbr av av-j p-acp d, cst pns12 vmd av-x av vvi np1 vvg d d n1 p-acp po12 n2; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1886 Page 825
15069 we could never yet hear Christ so much asonce saying, Behold thou art fair my Love, &c. What will you say to us? Shall we hope that we are the Spouses of Christ, who never yet could obtain one good look from him? I answer; we could never yet hear christ so much asonce saying, Behold thou art fair my Love, etc. What will you say to us? Shall we hope that we Are the Spouses of christ, who never yet could obtain one good look from him? I answer; pns12 vmd av-x av vvi np1 av av-d av vvg, vvb pns21 vb2r j po11 n1, av q-crq vmb pn22 vvi p-acp pno12? vmb pns12 vvi cst pns12 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1, r-crq av-x av vmd vvi crd j n1 p-acp pno31? pns11 vvb; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1886 Page 825
15070 Sol. 1. As it is not the Husband's fond and affectionate expressions to his Wife, which make, Sol. 1. As it is not the Husband's found and affectionate expressions to his Wife, which make, np1 crd p-acp pn31 vbz xx dt n1|vbz j cc j n2 p-acp po31 n1, r-crq vvb, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1887 Page 825
15071 or alone evidence her to be his Wife, but the Marriage-covenant is that which doth it; or alone evidence her to be his Wife, but the Marriage covenant is that which does it; cc j n1 pno31 pc-acp vbi po31 n1, cc-acp dt n1 vbz d r-crq vdz pn31; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1887 Page 825
15072 her consent to have him to be her wedded Husband, and his consent to have her to be his Wife So, it is not a word of peace, sealed to the Soul which maketh the Soul, her consent to have him to be her wedded Husband, and his consent to have her to be his Wife So, it is not a word of peace, sealed to the Soul which makes the Soul, po31 n1 pc-acp vhi pno31 pc-acp vbi po31 j-vvn n1, cc po31 n1 pc-acp vhi pno31 pc-acp vbi po31 n1 av, pn31 vbz xx dt n1 pp-f n1, vvn p-acp dt n1 r-crq vvz dt n1, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1887 Page 825
15073 or which alone evidenceth the Soul to be the Spouse of Christ: or which alone Evidenceth the Soul to be the Spouse of christ: cc r-crq av-j vvz dt n1 pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f np1: (66) sermon (DIV2) 1887 Page 825
15074 No, it is the Marriage-covenant, it is the Soul's consent to have Christ for its Saviour, for its Husband. No, it is the Marriage covenant, it is the Soul's consent to have christ for its Saviour, for its Husband. uh-dx, pn31 vbz dt n1, pn31 vbz dt ng1 n1 pc-acp vhi np1 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp po31 n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1887 Page 825
15075 Though Christ hath not said it in thy hearing, Thou art fair my Love, thou art fair, yet if the Soul can say, Though christ hath not said it in thy hearing, Thou art fair my Love, thou art fair, yet if the Soul can say, cs np1 vhz xx vvn pn31 p-acp po21 n-vvg, pns21 vb2r j po11 n1, pns21 vb2r j, av cs dt n1 vmb vvi, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1887 Page 825
15076 and say it in truth, that it hath accepted Christ as its Saviour, and consented to Christ as its Husband, there's no cause of despondency, 2 Cor. 5. 7. We walk by faith, not by sight. and say it in truth, that it hath accepted christ as its Saviour, and consented to christ as its Husband, there's no cause of despondency, 2 Cor. 5. 7. We walk by faith, not by sighed. cc vvb pn31 p-acp n1, cst pn31 vhz vvn np1 p-acp po31 n1, cc vvd p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1, pc-acp|vbz dx n1 pp-f n1, crd np1 crd crd pns12 vvb p-acp n1, xx p-acp n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1887 Page 825
15077 2. Though the Lord be pleased thus to speak his Love in the hearing of some Souls, 2. Though the Lord be pleased thus to speak his Love in the hearing of Some Souls, crd cs dt n1 vbb vvn av pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f d n2, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1888 Page 825
15078 and again to repeat it to them; and again to repeat it to them; cc av pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp pno32; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1888 Page 825
15079 yet he is pleased to reserve himself more from some who are equally dear to him. yet he is pleased to reserve himself more from Some who Are equally dear to him. av pns31 vbz vvn p-acp vvb px31 av-dc p-acp d r-crq vbr av-j j-jn p-acp pno31. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1888 Page 825
15080 It may be the indulgent Father loves every Child he hath with a dear and tender love, It may be the indulgent Father loves every Child he hath with a dear and tender love, pn31 vmb vbi dt j n1 vvz d n1 pns31 vhz p-acp dt j-jn cc j n1, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1888 Page 825
15081 and doth design to give them all due proportions of his Estate, yet he may carry himself more strangely and reservedly to some than unto others: and does Design to give them all due proportions of his Estate, yet he may carry himself more strangely and reservedly to Some than unto Others: cc vdz n1 p-acp vvi pno32 d j-jn n2 pp-f po31 n1, av pns31 vmb vvi px31 av-dc av-j cc av-vvn pc-acp d cs p-acp n2-jn: (66) sermon (DIV2) 1888 Page 825
15082 Possibly he may do it out of prudence, as knowing it the best way in order to their good: Possibly he may do it out of prudence, as knowing it the best Way in order to their good: av-j pns31 vmb vdi pn31 av pp-f n1, p-acp vvg pn31 dt js n1 p-acp n1 p-acp po32 j: (66) sermon (DIV2) 1888 Page 825
15083 Possibly no other account can be given of it, than a meer NONLATINALPHABET, a meer delight that he takes in one more than another, which he exerciseth by Prerogative: Possibly no other account can be given of it, than a mere, a mere delight that he Takes in one more than Another, which he Exerciseth by Prerogative: av-j dx j-jn n1 vmb vbi vvn pp-f pn31, cs dt j, dt j n1 cst pns31 vvz p-acp crd dc cs j-jn, r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp n1: (66) sermon (DIV2) 1888 Page 825
15084 It may be God out of a depth of Wisdom shines not upon thy Soul so clearly as upon anothers: It may be God out of a depth of Wisdom shines not upon thy Soul so clearly as upon another's: pn31 vmb vbi np1 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz xx p-acp po21 n1 av av-j c-acp p-acp j-jn: (66) sermon (DIV2) 1888 Page 826
15085 Possibly no other account can be given of it, but because he will do it. 3. Take heed thy loose walking with God be not the cause of it. Possibly no other account can be given of it, but Because he will do it. 3. Take heed thy lose walking with God be not the cause of it. av-j dx j-jn n1 vmb vbi vvn pp-f pn31, cc-acp c-acp pns31 vmb vdi pn31. crd vvb n1 po21 j vvg p-acp np1 vbb xx dt n1 pp-f pn31. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1888 Page 826
15086 When ever Christ speaks to the Soul, he will speak truth, if thou beest all foul, When ever christ speaks to the Soul, he will speak truth, if thou Best all foul, c-crq av np1 vvz p-acp dt n1, pns31 vmb vvi n1, cs pns21 vb2s d j, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1889 Page 826
15087 and spotted, he will not say to the, behold thou art fair my Love, behold thou art fair. and spotted, he will not say to thee, behold thou art fair my Love, behold thou art fair. cc j-vvn, pns31 vmb xx vvi p-acp pno32, vvb pns21 vb2r j po11 n1, vvb pns21 vb2r j. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1889 Page 826
15088 The Soul may have many failings, many spots upon its face, and yet be fair in the Eyes of Christ, fair as to its Justification: The Soul may have many failings, many spots upon its face, and yet be fair in the Eyes of christ, fair as to its Justification: dt n1 vmb vhi d n2-vvg, d n2 p-acp po31 n1, cc av vbi j p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, j c-acp p-acp po31 n1: (66) sermon (DIV2) 1889 Page 826
15089 But Christ will not say to such a Soul, Behold thou art fair. The Father or prudent Mother, may dearly love a disingenuous and rebellious Child. But christ will not say to such a Soul, Behold thou art fair. The Father or prudent Mother, may dearly love a disingenuous and rebellious Child. cc-acp np1 vmb xx vvi p-acp d dt n1, vvb pns21 vb2r j. dt n1 cc j n1, vmb av-jn vvi dt j cc j n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1889 Page 826
15090 But their prudence will keep them from commending such a Child, and from expressing exuberant affection to it, But their prudence will keep them from commending such a Child, and from expressing exuberant affection to it, p-acp po32 n1 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp vvg d dt n1, cc p-acp vvg j n1 p-acp pn31, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1889 Page 826
15091 lest the Child by it take advantage to go on in courses of disobedience. lest the Child by it take advantage to go on in courses of disobedience. cs dt n1 p-acp pn31 vvb n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp n2 pp-f n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1889 Page 826
15092 Christ dearly loves many a poor Soul that hath its wanton tricks, and is full of failings, christ dearly loves many a poor Soul that hath its wanton tricks, and is full of failings, np1 av-jn vvz d dt j n1 cst vhz po31 j-jn n2, cc vbz j pp-f n2-vvg, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1889 Page 826
15093 but he will not say to such a Soul, Behold thou art fair my Love. I will add but one thing more. 4. Lastly; but he will not say to such a Soul, Behold thou art fair my Love. I will add but one thing more. 4. Lastly; cc-acp pns31 vmb xx vvi p-acp d dt n1, vvb pns21 vb2r j po11 n1. pns11 vmb vvi p-acp crd n1 av-dc. crd ord; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1889 Page 826
15094 Possibly Christ hath spoke, and spoke it to thee often, Behold thou art fair my Love, Possibly christ hath spoke, and spoke it to thee often, Behold thou art fair my Love, av-j np1 vhz vvn, cc vvd pn31 p-acp pno21 av, vvb pns21 vb2r j po11 n1, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1890 Page 826
15096 I have already told you that many of God's People are very deaf of that Ear. I was about to say, there is no better sign of a gracious Soul, I have already told you that many of God's People Are very deaf of that Ear. I was about to say, there is no better Signen of a gracious Soul, pns11 vhb av vvn pn22 d d pp-f npg1 n1 vbr j j pp-f d n1. pns11 vbds a-acp pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vbz dx jc n1 pp-f dt j n1, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1890 Page 826
15097 than not to be too ready to hear such messages of peace. than not to be too ready to hear such messages of peace. cs xx pc-acp vbi av j pc-acp vvi d n2 pp-f n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1890 Page 826
15098 God sometimes speaks so as the Soul cannot but hear, when he pleaseth to set the Broad Seal of his Spirit unto the poor Soul; God sometime speaks so as the Soul cannot but hear, when he Pleases to Set the Broad Seal of his Spirit unto the poor Soul; np1 av vvz av p-acp dt n1 vmbx cc-acp vvi, c-crq pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt j n1; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1890 Page 826
15099 this indeed is an audible voice, and distinguishable enough. this indeed is an audible voice, and distinguishable enough. d av vbz dt j n1, cc j av-d. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1890 Page 826
15100 But God in every Sermon speaks to the Believer, Thou art fair my Love, thou art fair. But God in every Sermon speaks to the Believer, Thou art fair my Love, thou art fair. p-acp np1 p-acp d n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, pns21 vb2r j po11 n1, pns21 vb2r j. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1890 Page 826
15101 We never Preach those great Truths of God, That whosoever believes shall be saved, and whosoever is justified by Faith, hath peace with God, and such like; We never Preach those great Truths of God, That whosoever believes shall be saved, and whosoever is justified by Faith, hath peace with God, and such like; pns12 av vvb d j n2 pp-f np1, cst r-crq vvz vmb vbi vvn, cc r-crq vbz vvn p-acp n1, vhz n1 p-acp np1, cc d av-j; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1890 Page 826
15102 but God to every Believer that hears us speak, Thou art fair my Love, thou art fair. But alas! but God to every Believer that hears us speak, Thou art fair my Love, thou art fair. But alas! cc-acp np1 p-acp d n1 cst vvz pno12 vvi, pns21 vb2r j po11 n1, pns21 vb2r j. cc-acp uh! (66) sermon (DIV2) 1890 Page 826
15103 not one of many hath an Ear to hear, no not those who truly believe. not one of many hath an Ear to hear, no not those who truly believe. xx crd pp-f d vhz dt n1 pc-acp vvi, uh-dx xx d r-crq av-j vvb. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1890 Page 826
15104 It is in this case as with Samuel, 1 Sam. 3. 4, 5. Samuel was young, It is in this case as with Samuel, 1 Sam. 3. 4, 5. Samuel was young, pn31 vbz p-acp d n1 c-acp p-acp np1, crd np1 crd crd, crd np1 vbds j, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1890 Page 826
15105 and had not been used to the voice of God; and had not been used to the voice of God; cc vhd xx vbn vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1890 Page 826
15106 God calls him once, away he goes to Eli; the Lord calls a second time, Samuel runs to Eli again, God calls him once, away he Goes to Eli; the Lord calls a second time, Samuel runs to Eli again, np1 vvz pno31 a-acp, av pns31 vvz p-acp np1; dt n1 vvz dt ord n1, np1 vvz p-acp np1 av, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1890 Page 826
15107 and so a third time, till Eli instructed and assured him it was the voice of God. and so a third time, till Eli instructed and assured him it was the voice of God. cc av dt ord n1, c-acp np1 vvn cc vvd pno31 pn31 vbds dt n1 pp-f np1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1890 Page 826
15108 Till the Spirit of God brings the voice of God in the Gospel to the Ear, to the inward Ear of a Christian, he will not understand God speaking peace to him, Till the Spirit of God brings the voice of God in the Gospel to the Ear, to the inward Ear of a Christian, he will not understand God speaking peace to him, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt njp, pns31 vmb xx vvi np1 vvg n1 p-acp pno31, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1890 Page 826
15109 when indeed he doth speak it. In very deed it is for want of Spiritual Logick. when indeed he does speak it. In very deed it is for want of Spiritual Logic. c-crq av pns31 vdz vvi pn31. p-acp j n1 pn31 vbz p-acp n1 pp-f j n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1890 Page 826
15110 The Word of God hath the Proposition. He that believes is fair: The Word of God hath the Proposition. He that believes is fair: dt n1 pp-f np1 vhz dt n1. pns31 cst vvz vbz j: (66) sermon (DIV2) 1890 Page 826
15111 Though a man hath been a Thief, a Drunkard, a Covetous person, &c. yet, if he be washed, Though a man hath been a Thief, a Drunkard, a Covetous person, etc. yet, if he be washed, cs dt n1 vhz vbn dt n1, dt n1, dt j n1, av av, cs pns31 vbb vvn, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1890 Page 827
15112 if he be justified, if he be sanctified in the Name of our God, and through the Spirit of our Lord Jesus Christ, he is fair. if he be justified, if he be sanctified in the Name of our God, and through the Spirit of our Lord jesus christ, he is fair. cs pns31 vbb vvn, cs pns31 vbb vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 np1 np1, pns31 vbz j. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1890 Page 827
15113 Thus much is plain in the Word, 1 Cor. 6. 11. But now when the Soul should come to assume, — But I am washed, I am justified, I am sanctified; there it fails; Thus much is plain in the Word, 1 Cor. 6. 11. But now when the Soul should come to assume, — But I am washed, I am justified, I am sanctified; there it fails; av d vbz j p-acp dt n1, crd np1 crd crd p-acp av c-crq dt n1 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi, — cc-acp pns11 vbm vvn, pns11 vbm vvn, pns11 vbm vvn; a-acp pn31 vvz; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1890 Page 827
15114 and these may be the Reasons of a gracious Soul's complaint in this case. and these may be the Reasons of a gracious Soul's complaint in this case. cc d vmb vbi dt n2 pp-f dt j ng1 n1 p-acp d n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1890 Page 827
15115 But I have spoke enough to the first of the five Circumstances which I mentioned, I proceed now to a second. But I have spoke enough to the First of the five circumstances which I mentioned, I proceed now to a second. p-acp pns11 vhb vvn av-d p-acp dt ord pp-f dt crd n2 r-crq pns11 vvd, pns11 vvb av p-acp dt ord. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1890 Page 827
15116 The Spouse had been admiring Christ, comparing him to a bundle of Myrrh, to a cluster of Camphire, or Copher. The Spouse had been admiring christ, comparing him to a bundle of Myrrh, to a cluster of Camphire, or Copher. dt n1 vhd vbn vvg np1, vvg pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt vvi pp-f n1, cc np1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1891 Page 827
15117 Now Christ adds, Behold thou art fair my Love; Behold thou art fair. Obs. High out-goings of a Soul toward Christ; Now christ adds, Behold thou art fair my Love; Behold thou art fair. Obs. High outgoings of a Soul towards christ; av np1 vvz, vvb pns21 vb2r j po11 n1; vvb pns21 vb2r j. np1 j j pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1891 Page 827
15120 and it shall be repaid to him again? but extraordinary influences of Grace, are commonly the wages of great duty. and it shall be repaid to him again? but extraordinary influences of Grace, Are commonly the wages of great duty. cc pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno31 av? cc-acp j n2 pp-f n1, vbr av-j dt n2 pp-f j n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1893 Page 827
15121 It is very seldom that any Soul lets Christ know that he is exceeding dear to it, It is very seldom that any Soul lets christ know that he is exceeding dear to it, pn31 vbz av av cst d n1 vvz np1 vvb cst pns31 vbz vvg j-jn p-acp pn31, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1893 Page 827
15122 but (by the next Post) the Soul shall know that it is very dear to Christ. but (by the next Post) the Soul shall know that it is very dear to christ. cc-acp (p-acp dt ord n1) dt n1 vmb vvi cst pn31 vbz av j-jn p-acp np1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1893 Page 827
15123 Doth God hear Ephraim bemoaning himself thus? Thou hast chastised me, and I was chastised, Does God hear Ephraim bemoaning himself thus? Thou hast chastised me, and I was chastised, vdz np1 vvi np1 vvg px31 av? pns21 vh2 vvn pno11, cc pns11 vbds vvn, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1893 Page 827
15124 as a Bullock unaccustomed to the yoke, turn thou me, and I shall be turned, as a Bullock unaccustomed to the yoke, turn thou me, and I shall be turned, c-acp dt n1 j p-acp dt n1, vvb pns21 pno11, cc pns11 vmb vbi vvn, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1893 Page 827
15125 for thou art the Lord my God, &c. Ephraim shall presently hear God saying, Is Ephraim my dear Son? Is he a pleasant Child? for since I spake against him, I do earnestly remember him still, for thou art the Lord my God, etc. Ephraim shall presently hear God saying, Is Ephraim my dear Son? Is he a pleasant Child? for since I spoke against him, I do earnestly Remember him still, c-acp pns21 vb2r dt n1 po11 np1, av np1 vmb av-j vvi np1 vvg, vbz np1 po11 j-jn n1? vbz pns31 dt j n1? p-acp c-acp pns11 vvd p-acp pno31, pns11 vdb av-j vvi pno31 av, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1893 Page 827
15126 therefore my bowels are troubled for him I will surely have mercy upon him, saith the Lord. Therefore my bowels Are troubled for him I will surely have mercy upon him, Says the Lord. av po11 n2 vbr vvn p-acp pno31 pns11 vmb av-j vhi n1 p-acp pno31, vvz dt n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1893 Page 827
15127 Is the Spouse sick of love? Cant. 5. 8. Doth she indeed think her Beloved the chiefest amongst ten thousand, &c. She shall presently hear him saying, Thou art beautiful O my Love as Tirzah, &c. Turn away thine Eyes from me, &c. ch. Is the Spouse sick of love? Cant 5. 8. Does she indeed think her beloved the chiefest among ten thousand, etc. She shall presently hear him saying, Thou art beautiful Oh my Love as Tirzah, etc. Turn away thine Eyes from me, etc. changed. vbz dt n1 j pp-f n1? np1 crd crd vdz pns31 av vvi po31 j-vvn dt js-jn p-acp crd crd, av pns31 vmb av-j vvi pno31 vvg, pns21 vb2r j uh po11 n1 p-acp np1, av vvb av po21 n2 p-acp pno11, av vvn. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1893 Page 827
15128 6. v. 4, 5. I might instance in many Texts of Scripture, but I forbear. Will you know the reason of this? Take it. 1. Negatively, 2. Positively. 6. v. 4, 5. I might instance in many Texts of Scripture, but I forbear. Will you know the reason of this? Take it. 1. Negatively, 2. Positively. crd n1 crd, crd pns11 vmd n1 p-acp d n2 pp-f n1, cc-acp pns11 vvb. n1 pn22 vvb dt n1 pp-f d? vvb pn31. crd av-j, crd av-j. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1893 Page 827
15129 1. Negatively; It is not because there's any merit in duty. Christ is no Merchant of Grace, he gives it, but he sells it not. 1. Negatively; It is not Because there's any merit in duty. christ is no Merchant of Grace, he gives it, but he sells it not. crd av-j; pn31 vbz xx c-acp pc-acp|vbz d n1 p-acp n1. np1 vbz dx n1 pp-f n1, pns31 vvz pn31, cc-acp pns31 vvz pn31 xx. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1894 Page 827
15130 Indeed it is a contradiction to speak of meritorious duty; if it be duty, it is the payment of a debt on our part, and can be no purchase-mony. Indeed it is a contradiction to speak of meritorious duty; if it be duty, it is the payment of a debt on our part, and can be no purchase-money. np1 pn31 vbz dt n1 pc-acp vvi pp-f j n1; cs pn31 vbb n1, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po12 n1, cc vmb vbi dx n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1894 Page 827
15131 The compass of that Commandment, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, The compass of that Commandment, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, dt n1 pp-f d n1, pns21 vm2 vvi dt n1 po21 n1 p-acp d po21 n1, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1894 Page 827
15132 and all thy Soul, and with all thy strength, is of an exceeding latitude; there's no finishing of it by any creature in this life. and all thy Soul, and with all thy strength, is of an exceeding latitude; there's no finishing of it by any creature in this life. cc d po21 n1, cc p-acp d po21 n1, vbz pp-f dt j-vvg n1; pc-acp|vbz dx vvg pp-f pn31 p-acp d n1 p-acp d n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1894 Page 827
15133 It was from the jejune Interpretation that the Pharisees of old, and the Papists of late, have put upon the Law of God, that they ever dreamt that man was able to perform it, much less do any thing of supererogation. It was from the jejune Interpretation that the Pharisees of old, and the Papists of late, have put upon the Law of God, that they ever dreamed that man was able to perform it, much less do any thing of supererogation. pn31 vbds p-acp dt n1 n1 cst dt np2 pp-f j, cc dt njp2 pp-f j, vhb vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst pns32 av vvd d n1 vbds j pc-acp vvi pn31, av-d av-dc vdb d n1 pp-f n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1894 Page 828
15134 The foundation-stone of man's Salvation is laid in Grace, and the top-stone is Grace too: To the whole Building you must cry, Grace, Grace. But Positively The Foundation stone of Man's Salvation is laid in Grace, and the topstone is Grace too: To the Whole Building you must cry, Grace, Grace. But Positively dt n1 pp-f ng1 n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1, cc dt n1 vbz n1 av: p-acp dt j-jn n1 pn22 vmb vvi, n1, n1. cc-acp av-j (66) sermon (DIV2) 1894 Page 828
15135 2. It is from the overflowings of Divine Grace in him who is our Fountain-head the Lord Jesus Christ. 2. It is from the overflowings of Divine Grace in him who is our Fountainhead the Lord jesus christ. crd pn31 vbz p-acp dt n2-vvg pp-f j-jn n1 p-acp pno31 r-crq vbz po12 n1 dt n1 np1 np1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1895 Page 828
15136 The Eye that weeps for its sin, till it can weep no more, doth not by its tears make it self an Handkerchief to dry its Eyes, The Eye that weeps for its since, till it can weep no more, does not by its tears make it self an Handkerchief to dry its Eyes, dt n1 cst vvz p-acp po31 n1, c-acp pn31 vmb vvi av-dx av-dc, vdz xx p-acp po31 n2 vvi pn31 n1 dt n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n2, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1895 Page 828
15170 What man is there amongst you, who would not gladly have Christ speak peace unto your Souls, What man is there among you, who would not gladly have christ speak peace unto your Souls, q-crq n1 vbz a-acp p-acp pn22, r-crq vmd xx av-j vhi np1 vvi n1 p-acp po22 n2, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1897 Page 829
15137 but a tender-hearted Saviour moved from his own bowels cannot but afford it one, and say unto it why weepest thou? The Soul, that for Christs sake parts with Father Mother, Children, Brethren, Sisters, all, doth not by this purchase to it self peace of Conscience or eternal life (Alas! but a tender-hearted Saviour moved from his own bowels cannot but afford it one, and say unto it why Weepest thou? The Soul, that for Christ sake parts with Father Mother, Children, Brothers, Sisters, all, does not by this purchase to it self peace of Conscience or Eternal life (Alas! cc-acp dt j n1 vvn p-acp po31 d n2 vmbx cc-acp vvi pn31 pi, cc vvb p-acp pn31 c-crq vv2 pns21? dt n1, cst p-acp npg1 n1 vvz p-acp n1 n1, n2, n2, n2, d, vdz xx p-acp d n1 p-acp pn31 n1 n1 pp-f n1 cc j n1 (uh! (66) sermon (DIV2) 1895 Page 828
15138 what proportion is there betwixt things temporal, and such as are Spiritual and eternal?) But he who hath both these to give, gives them upon the Souls performing its duty in this particular, Matth. 19. 29. The Soul that casts up many a long look to the Lord Jesus Christ, what proportion is there betwixt things temporal, and such as Are Spiritual and Eternal?) But he who hath both these to give, gives them upon the Souls performing its duty in this particular, Matthew 19. 29. The Soul that Cast up many a long look to the Lord jesus christ, q-crq n1 vbz a-acp p-acp n2 j, cc d c-acp vbr j cc j?) p-acp pns31 r-crq vhz d d pc-acp vvi, vvz pno32 p-acp dt n2 vvg po31 n1 p-acp d j, np1 crd crd dt n1 cst vvz a-acp d dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 np1 np1, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1895 Page 828
15139 and earnestly wisheth for his presence with it, and valueth it above the World, and seeks for it more then for Gold, and earnestly wishes for his presence with it, and valueth it above the World, and seeks for it more then for Gold, cc av-j vvz p-acp po31 n1 p-acp pn31, cc vvz pn31 p-acp dt n1, cc vvz p-acp pn31 av-dc cs p-acp n1, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1895 Page 828
15140 or hid treasure, doth not by this earn Christs Love to it, but Christ from the fulness of his grace makes choice of this Soul, to reveal himself unto. or hid treasure, does not by this earn Christ Love to it, but christ from the fullness of his grace makes choice of this Soul, to reveal himself unto. cc vvd n1, vdz xx p-acp d vvi npg1 n1 p-acp pn31, cc-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvz n1 pp-f d n1, pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1895 Page 828
15141 The Prophet, Isaiah Ch. 30. v. 18. hath such an expression as this; The Lord will wait that he may be gracious unto you: The Prophet, Isaiah Christ 30. v. 18. hath such an expression as this; The Lord will wait that he may be gracious unto you: dt n1, np1 np1 crd n1 crd vhz d dt n1 c-acp d; dt n1 vmb vvi cst pns31 vmb vbi j p-acp pn22: (66) sermon (DIV2) 1895 Page 828
15142 Christ is a fountain of Grace; a full fountain: christ is a fountain of Grace; a full fountain: np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1; dt j n1: (66) sermon (DIV2) 1895 Page 828
15143 now when the fountain is brim full of water, the water waiteth for an opportunity to diffuse it self: now when the fountain is brim full of water, the water waits for an opportunity to diffuse it self: av c-crq dt n1 vbz n1 j pp-f n1, dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 n1: (66) sermon (DIV2) 1895 Page 828
15144 it may be there is a bank that hinders the full river, that it cannot diffuse its water, the water therefore works secretly and softens the bank first till a breach be made, it may be there is a bank that hinders the full river, that it cannot diffuse its water, the water Therefore works secretly and softens the bank First till a breach be made, pn31 vmb vbi a-acp vbz dt n1 cst vvz dt j n1, cst pn31 vmbx vvi po31 n1, dt n1 av vvz av-jn cc vvz dt n1 ord p-acp dt n1 vbi vvn, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1895 Page 828
15145 and then it emptieth it self by it. and then it emptieth it self by it. cc av pn31 vvz pn31 n1 p-acp pn31. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1895 Page 828
15146 Christ is a sea, a full sea of Grace, but sinful man casts up a bank, against this sea, a bank of unbelief: A bank of stone (hardning his heart) a bank of earth, (favouring an earthly mind) a bank of mud, delights in sensual lusts and objects; christ is a sea, a full sea of Grace, but sinful man Cast up a bank, against this sea, a bank of unbelief: A bank of stone (hardening his heart) a bank of earth, (favouring an earthly mind) a bank of mud, delights in sensual Lustiest and objects; np1 vbz dt n1, dt j n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp j n1 vvz a-acp dt n1, p-acp d n1, dt n1 pp-f n1: dt n1 pp-f n1 (vvg po31 n1) dt n1 pp-f n1, (vvg dt j n1) dt n1 pp-f n1, n2 p-acp j n2 cc n2; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1895 Page 828
15147 Christ now cannot shew his grace to such a Soul, the bank hinders; christ now cannot show his grace to such a Soul, the bank hinders; np1 av vmbx vvi po31 n1 p-acp d dt n1, dt n1 vvz; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1895 Page 828
15148 where he pleaseth indeed he worketh secretly, takes away the heart of stone, and makes it an heart of flesh, takes away unbelief, vanity, earthly mindedness, sensual affections, where he Pleases indeed he works secretly, Takes away the heart of stone, and makes it an heart of Flesh, Takes away unbelief, vanity, earthly Mindedness, sensual affections, c-crq pns31 vvz av pns31 vvz av-jn, vvz av dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vvz pn31 dt n1 pp-f n1, vvz av n1, n1, j n1, j n2, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1895 Page 828
15149 and then he emptyeth the treasuries of grace upon the Soul. In a word, to apply this, and then he emptyeth the treasuries of grace upon the Soul. In a word, to apply this, cc av pns31 vvz dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi d, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1895 Page 828
15150 No wonder then, to hear many a poor wretch complain, that God never yet spake peace to his Soul: No wonder then, to hear many a poor wretch complain, that God never yet spoke peace to his Soul: dx n1 av, pc-acp vvi d dt j n1 vvi, cst np1 av-x av vvd n1 p-acp po31 n1: (66) sermon (DIV2) 1896 Page 828
15151 others indeed have heard their beloved hath said to others behold thou art fair my love, Others indeed have herd their Beloved hath said to Others behold thou art fair my love, ng2-jn av vhi vvn po32 j-vvn vhz vvn p-acp ng2-jn vvb pns21 vb2r j po11 n1, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1896 Page 828
15152 behold thou art fair, but they never yet heard such a voice. behold thou art fair, but they never yet herd such a voice. vvb pns21 vb2r j, p-acp pns32 av-x av vvd d dt n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1896 Page 828
15167 The Psalmist cries out, Psal. 34. 12. What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many days that he may see good? Depart from evil, The Psalmist cries out, Psalm 34. 12. What man is he that Desires life, and loves many days that he may see good? Depart from evil, dt n1 vvz av, np1 crd crd q-crq n1 vbz pns31 cst vvz n1, cc vvz d n2 cst pns31 vmb vvi j? vvb p-acp n-jn, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1897 Page 829
15168 and do good, seek peace, and pursue it. and do good, seek peace, and pursue it. cc vdb j, vvb n1, cc vvb pn31. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1897 Page 829
15153 Let me ask thee, who thus complainest this question, Did Christ ever yet hear thee say, as a bundle of Myrrh is my beloved unto me, he shall lye all night betwixt my breasts? Hast thou served Christ with Ordinary expressions of duty? How canst thou expect to be feasted by him with extraordinary returns of mercy? If thy breathings after him have been faint, Let me ask thee, who thus complainest this question, Did christ ever yet hear thee say, as a bundle of Myrrh is my Beloved unto me, he shall lie all night betwixt my breasts? Hast thou served christ with Ordinary expressions of duty? How Canst thou expect to be feasted by him with extraordinary returns of mercy? If thy breathings After him have been faint, vvb pno11 vvi pno21, r-crq av vv2 d n1, vdd np1 av av vvi pno21 vvi, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz po11 j-vvn p-acp pno11, pns31 vmb vvi d n1 p-acp po11 n2? vh2 pns21 vvn np1 p-acp j n2 pp-f n1? q-crq vm2 pns21 vvi pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp j n2 pp-f n1? cs po21 n2-vvg p-acp pno31 vhb vbn j, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1896 Page 829
15154 and short, what reason hast thou to expect, that his breathings should be so full upon thee? He is indeed a full ocean of free grace, and short, what reason hast thou to expect, that his breathings should be so full upon thee? He is indeed a full Ocean of free grace, cc j, r-crq n1 vh2 pns21 pc-acp vvi, cst po31 n2-vvg vmd vbi av j p-acp pno21? pns31 vbz av dt j n1 pp-f j n1, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1896 Page 829
15155 but it may be thou hast cast up a bank against him: but it may be thou hast cast up a bank against him: cc-acp pn31 vmb vbi pns21 vh2 vvn a-acp dt n1 p-acp pno31: (66) sermon (DIV2) 1896 Page 829
15156 it may be thou hast clogg'd him with an hard heart, and unbelieving heart, a vain heart, a filthy sensual heart: Wonder not, O Christian! it may be thou hast clogged him with an hard heart, and unbelieving heart, a vain heart, a filthy sensual heart: Wonder not, Oh Christian! pn31 vmb vbi pns21 vh2 vvn pno31 p-acp dt j n1, cc vvg n1, dt j n1, dt j j n1: vvb xx, uh np1! (66) sermon (DIV2) 1896 Page 829
15157 that he is so little towards thee in a way of mercy, if thou beest scant towards him in thy way of duty. that he is so little towards thee in a Way of mercy, if thou Best scant towards him in thy Way of duty. cst pns31 vbz av j p-acp pno21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cs pns21 vb2s j p-acp pno31 p-acp po21 n1 pp-f n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1896 Page 829
15158 There is a generation of men and women in the world, who are taken notice of to behave themselves as if they thought that all the World were made to serve them, There is a generation of men and women in the world, who Are taken notice of to behave themselves as if they Thought that all the World were made to serve them, pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vbr vvn n1 pp-f pc-acp vvi px32 a-acp cs pns32 vvd cst d dt n1 vbdr vvn pc-acp vvi pno32, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1896 Page 829
15159 and they not made to serve any (but they are an unreasonable generation, and sober persons so account of them, and they not made to serve any (but they Are an unreasonable generation, and Sobrium Persons so account of them, cc pns32 xx vvn pc-acp vvi d (p-acp pns32 vbr dt j n1, cc j n2 av n1 pp-f pno32, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1896 Page 829
15160 and accordingly slight them.) Oh that there might not be such an unreasonable Christian found in the World, who should so much as think in his heart, that Christ stands concerned to open all his Treasuries of Love upon his Soul, which in the mean time hath scarce a thought of doing any thing more than ordinary for the Lord Jesus Christ; and accordingly slight them.) O that there might not be such an unreasonable Christian found in the World, who should so much as think in his heart, that christ Stands concerned to open all his Treasuries of Love upon his Soul, which in the mean time hath scarce a Thought of doing any thing more than ordinary for the Lord jesus christ; cc av-vvg vvi pno32.) uh cst a-acp vmd xx vbi d dt j njp vvd p-acp dt n1, r-crq vmd av av-d c-acp vvb p-acp po31 n1, cst np1 vvz vvn pc-acp vvi d po31 n2 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1, r-crq p-acp dt j n1 vhz av-j dt n1 pp-f vdg d n1 av-dc cs j p-acp dt n1 np1 np1; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1896 Page 829
15161 if thou findest thy heart cold in duty, frozen in affections toward Christ, wonder not at all if thou findest the bowels of thy Saviour which yern upon others tied up towards thee. if thou Findest thy heart cold in duty, frozen in affections towards christ, wonder not At all if thou Findest the bowels of thy Saviour which yern upon Others tied up towards thee. cs pns21 vv2 po21 n1 j-jn p-acp n1, vvn p-acp n2 p-acp np1, vvb xx p-acp d cs pns21 vv2 dt n2 pp-f po21 n1 r-crq vvb p-acp n2-jn vvn a-acp p-acp pno21. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1896 Page 829
15162 And I fear me this is the cause of most complaints of this nature, although it may be possible, that this is not the case of every such complaining Soul; And I Fear me this is the cause of most complaints of this nature, although it may be possible, that this is not the case of every such complaining Soul; cc pns11 vvb pno11 d vbz dt n1 pp-f ds n2 pp-f d n1, cs pn31 vmb vbi j, cst d vbz xx dt n1 pp-f d d vvg n1; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1896 Page 829
15163 witness David, Psal. 22. 1, 2, 3, 4. 2. What an ingagement doth this Notion of Truth lay upon the Sons and Daughters of men, to stretch out their Souls for and towards God. witness David, Psalm 22. 1, 2, 3, 4. 2. What an engagement does this Notion of Truth lay upon the Sons and Daughters of men, to stretch out their Souls for and towards God. vvb np1, np1 crd crd, crd, crd, crd crd r-crq dt n1 vdz d n1 pp-f n1 vvd p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n2, pc-acp vvi av po32 n2 p-acp cc p-acp np1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1896 Page 829
15164 Certainly if there be any thing in the World of force to open a Soul for Christ, this will do it; Certainly if there be any thing in the World of force to open a Soul for christ, this will do it; av-j cs pc-acp vbb d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp np1, d vmb vdi pn31; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1897 Page 829
15165 to hear that Divine Grace keeps pace with our duty, and that the proper way to have Christ speak to us and say, Thou art fair my Love, Thou art fair, is for us to get up our hearts in a readiness, to say, and say it in truth; to hear that Divine Grace keeps pace with our duty, and that the proper Way to have christ speak to us and say, Thou art fair my Love, Thou art fair, is for us to get up our hearts in a readiness, to say, and say it in truth; pc-acp vvi d j-jn n1 vvz n1 p-acp po12 n1, cc d dt j n1 pc-acp vhi np1 vvi p-acp pno12 cc vvb, pns21 vb2r j po11 n1, pns21 vb2r j, vbz p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi a-acp po12 n2 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi, cc vvb pn31 p-acp n1; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1897 Page 829
15166 As a bundle of Myrrh is my Beloved to me. As a bundle of Myrrh is my beloved to me. p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz po11 j-vvn p-acp pno11. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1897 Page 829
15169 Give me leave to speak to all you who fear the Lord, in the same dialect: Give me leave to speak to all you who Fear the Lord, in the same dialect: vvb pno11 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d pn22 r-crq vvb dt n1, p-acp dt d n1: (66) sermon (DIV2) 1897 Page 829
15171 and whisper the words of my Text in your Ears; Thou art fair my Love, thou art fair. and whisper the words of my Text in your Ears; Thou art fair my Love, thou art fair. cc vvi dt n2 pp-f po11 n1 p-acp po22 n2; pns21 vb2r j po11 n1, pns21 vb2r j. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1897 Page 829
15172 O let Christ be yet more and more precious to you; Oh let christ be yet more and more precious to you; uh vvb np1 vbb av av-dc cc av-dc j p-acp pn22; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1897 Page 830
15173 let him have the strength of your Love, that you may have the seal of his Love; let him have the strength of your Love, that you may have the seal of his Love; vvb pno31 vhi dt n1 pp-f po22 n1, cst pn22 vmb vhi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1897 Page 830
15174 let the World know, and let him know, that he is dear in your Eyes, that you may know that you are fair in his Eyes. let the World know, and let him know, that he is dear in your Eyes, that you may know that you Are fair in his Eyes. vvb dt n1 vvb, cc vvb pno31 vvi, cst pns31 vbz j-jn p-acp po22 n2, cst pn22 vmb vvi cst pn22 vbr j p-acp po31 n2. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1897 Page 830
15175 But this is enough for the second Circumstance which I observed; I pass to a third. But this is enough for the second Circumstance which I observed; I pass to a third. p-acp d vbz av-d p-acp dt ord n1 r-crq pns11 vvd; pns11 vvb p-acp dt ord. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1897 Page 830
15176 Thou art fair my Love, thou art fair. It is not said, thou O man! or thou O woman art fair! Thou art fair my Love, thou art fair. It is not said, thou O man! or thou Oh woman art fair! pns21 vb2r j po11 n1, pns21 vb2r j. pn31 vbz xx vvn, pns21 sy n1! cc pns21 uh n1 n1 j! (66) sermon (DIV2) 1898 Page 830
15177 but thou my Love art fair. It is both the observation of our own Annotators, and some others. but thou my Love art fair. It is both the observation of our own Annotators, and Some Others. cc-acp pns21 po11 n1 n1 j. pn31 vbz d dt n1 pp-f po12 d n2, cc d n2-jn. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1898 Page 830
15178 Obs. The Spouse of Christ is fair as she is His Love. Obs. The Spouse of christ is fair as she is His Love. np1 dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz j c-acp pns31 vbz po31 n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1899 Page 830
15179 I observed to you before, that the word signifies Amica, & Socia, a Friend, and a Companion, the Object of ones love, and the Companion of ones life. This is not after the manner of the Children of men, amongst them Beauty raiseth Love, but with Christ it is Love that raiseth Beauty. Locutio verbi infusio Doni; I observed to you before, that the word signifies Amica, & Socia, a Friend, and a Companion, the Object of ones love, and the Companion of ones life. This is not After the manner of the Children of men, among them Beauty Raiseth Love, but with christ it is Love that Raiseth Beauty. Locution verbi Infusion Doni; pns11 vvd p-acp pn22 a-acp, cst dt n1 vvz fw-la, cc np1, dt n1, cc dt n1, dt n1 pp-f pig vvi, cc dt n1 pp-f pig n1. d vbz xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n2, p-acp pno32 n1 vvz n1, p-acp p-acp np1 pn31 vbz n1 cst vvz n1. np1 fw-la fw-la np1; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1900 Page 830
15180 Christ in calling her fair, makes her fair, Ezek. 16. 14. Thy Beauty was perfect through my comeliness which was put upon thee, saith the Lord God. christ in calling her fair, makes her fair, Ezekiel 16. 14. Thy Beauty was perfect through my comeliness which was put upon thee, Says the Lord God. np1 p-acp vvg po31 j, vvz po31 j, np1 crd crd po21 n1 vbds j p-acp po11 n1 r-crq vbds vvn p-acp pno21, vvz dt n1 np1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1900 Page 830
15181 A good complexion, with a lovely air of the countenance, and a due proportion of bodily parts, makes the Children of men fair to a sensual Eye. A good complexion, with a lovely air of the countenance, and a due proportion of bodily parts, makes the Children of men fair to a sensual Eye. dt j n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt j-jn n1 pp-f j n2, vvz dt n2 pp-f n2 j p-acp dt j n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1900 Page 830
15182 An head well furnished with Notions of Learning, and a mind indued with vertuous, generous dispositions, makes a man fair and beautiful to a rational Eye: an head well furnished with Notions of Learning, and a mind endued with virtuous, generous dispositions, makes a man fair and beautiful to a rational Eye: dt n1 av vvn p-acp n2 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 vvn p-acp j, j n2, vvz dt n1 j cc j p-acp dt j n1: (66) sermon (DIV2) 1900 Page 830
15183 But it is Grace alone that can make the Soul fair to the Divine Eye. But it is Grace alone that can make the Soul fair to the Divine Eye. cc-acp pn31 vbz n1 av-j cst vmb vvi dt n1 j p-acp dt j-jn n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1900 Page 830
15184 1. Nature doth it not; for all are by Nature Children of wrath, Eph. 2. 3. like the Infant, not cut, not washed, not swadled, Ezek. 16. We are by Nature all Blackamores in the Eyes of God, our Father an Amorite, our Mother an Hittite. 2. Art will not do it; 1. Nature does it not; for all Are by Nature Children of wrath, Ephesians 2. 3. like the Infant, not Cut, not washed, not swaddled, Ezekiel 16. We Are by Nature all Blackamoors in the Eyes of God, our Father an Amorite, our Mother an Hittite. 2. Art will not do it; crd n1 vdz pn31 xx; p-acp d vbr p-acp n1 n2 pp-f n1, np1 crd crd av-j dt n1, xx vvn, xx vvn, xx vvd, np1 crd pns12 vbr p-acp n1 d n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, po12 n1 dt n1, po12 n1 dt np1. crd n1 vmb xx vdi pn31; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1901 Page 830
15185 Though thou wash thee with Nitre, and take thee much Sope, yet thine iniquity is marked before me (saith the Lord,) Jer. 2. 22. The Pharisees were men who used as much Art as others, Though thou wash thee with Nitre, and take thee much Soap, yet thine iniquity is marked before me (Says the Lord,) Jer. 2. 22. The Pharisees were men who used as much Art as Others, cs pns21 vvb pno21 p-acp n1, cc vvb pno21 d n1, av po21 n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno11 (vvz dt n1,) np1 crd crd dt np2 vbdr n2 r-crq vvd p-acp d n1 p-acp n2-jn, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1901 Page 830
15186 yet their Beauty (to our Saviour's Eye) rose no higher than to the Beauty of a Painted Sep•lchre, that outwardly is beautiful, but within full of rottenness; yet their Beauty (to our Saviour's Eye) rose no higher than to the Beauty of a Painted Sep•lchre, that outwardly is beautiful, but within full of rottenness; av po32 n1 (p-acp po12 ng1 n1) vvd dx jc cs p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n1, cst av-j vbz j, cc-acp p-acp j pp-f n1; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1901 Page 830
15187 so little, that our Saviour saith, Publicans and Harlots should (as to the Kingdom of Heaven) have the preheminence before them. so little, that our Saviour Says, Publicans and Harlots should (as to the Kingdom of Heaven) have the pre-eminence before them. av j, cst po12 n1 vvz, ng1 cc n2 vmd (c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1) vhb dt n1 p-acp pno32. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1901 Page 830
15188 3. Grace then alone must do it. 3. Grace then alone must do it. crd n1 av av-j vmb vdi pn31. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1902 Page 830
15189 Those who are Christ's Love, are fair only so far forth as they are his Love, his Companions. Those who Are Christ's Love, Are fair only so Far forth as they Are his Love, his Sodales. d r-crq vbr npg1 n1, vbr j av-j av av-j av c-acp pns32 vbr po31 n1, po31 n2. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1902 Page 830
15190 There is a double Grace; the first of Justification, the second of Sanotification; according to the first, the Believer is Christ's Love, according to the second the Believer is Christ's Companion. There is a double Grace; the First of Justification, the second of Sanotification; according to the First, the Believer is Christ's Love, according to the second the Believer is Christ's Companion. pc-acp vbz dt j-jn n1; dt ord pp-f n1, dt ord pp-f n1; vvg p-acp dt ord, dt n1 vbz npg1 n1, vvg p-acp dt ord dt n1 vbz npg1 n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1902 Page 830
15191 1. I say first, the Grace of Justification; this is gratia gratum faciens, that Grace by which the Soul is accepted of God. 1. I say First, the Grace of Justification; this is Gratia gratum Faciens, that Grace by which the Soul is accepted of God. crd pns11 vvb ord, dt n1 pp-f n1; d vbz fw-la fw-la n1, cst vvb p-acp r-crq dt n1 vbz vvn pp-f np1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1903 Page 830
15192 It is the free Love of God shewn to the humbled Soul upon its exercise of Faith, pardoning its sins, reckoning over the Righteousness of Christ unto it, It is the free Love of God shown to the humbled Soul upon its exercise of Faith, pardoning its Sins, reckoning over the Righteousness of christ unto it, pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvn p-acp dt j-vvn n1 p-acp po31 n1 pp-f n1, vvg po31 n2, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pn31, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1903 Page 831
15193 and accepting it as righteous in and through Christ; this changeth the Soul's state; and accepting it as righteous in and through christ; this changes the Soul's state; cc vvg pn31 p-acp j p-acp cc p-acp np1; d vvz dt ng1 n1; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1903 Page 831
15194 this is it which taketh away its filthy garments, and covereth the Soul with Christ's Robes; this is it which Takes away its filthy garments, and Covereth the Soul with Christ's Robes; d vbz pn31 r-crq vvz av po31 j n2, cc vvz dt n1 p-acp npg1 n2; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1903 Page 831
15195 with this is conjoined the Grace of Regeneration, by which God changeth the Soul's nature and disposition; with this is conjoined the Grace of Regeneration, by which God changes the Soul's nature and disposition; p-acp d vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp r-crq np1 vvz dt ng1 n1 cc n1; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1903 Page 831
15196 old things pass away with it, and all things become new; old things pass away with it, and all things become new; j n2 vvi av p-acp pn31, cc d n2 vvb j; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1903 Page 831
15197 this is no quality infused into us, or inherent in us, but the free and pure love and good will of Christ imbracing us. this is no quality infused into us, or inherent in us, but the free and pure love and good will of christ embracing us. d vbz dx n1 vvn p-acp pno12, cc j p-acp pno12, cc-acp dt j cc j n1 cc j n1 pp-f np1 vvg pno12. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1903 Page 831
15198 2. The second is the Grace of Sanctification; this makes the Believer the Companion of Christ, having both a fellowship with the death of Christ, in dying to sin, and with the life of Christ, in living unto newness of life: 2. The second is the Grace of Sanctification; this makes the Believer the Companion of christ, having both a fellowship with the death of christ, in dying to since, and with the life of christ, in living unto newness of life: crd dt ord vbz dt n1 pp-f n1; d vvz dt n1 dt n1 pp-f np1, vhg d dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp vvg p-acp n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp vvg p-acp n1 pp-f n1: (66) sermon (DIV2) 1904 Page 831
15199 Upon these accounts, and these only is the Believing Soul fair in the Eyes of Christ. Upon these accounts, and these only is the Believing Soul fair in the Eyes of christ. p-acp d n2, cc d av-j vbz dt j-vvg n1 j p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1904 Page 831
15200 Before I part with this Observation, Before I part with this Observation, p-acp pns11 vvb p-acp d n1, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1904 Page 831
15201 Let every gracious Soul make a stand upon it, and consider what it affords him for Consolation, while he looks over his Soul, Let every gracious Soul make a stand upon it, and Consider what it affords him for Consolation, while he looks over his Soul, vvb d j n1 vvi dt n1 p-acp pn31, cc vvb r-crq pn31 vvz pno31 p-acp n1, cs pns31 vvz p-acp po31 n1, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1905 Page 831
15202 and sees it full of spots, and taking a review of his life, he can find no ground of hope to his Soul, that Christ should cast an Eye of love and pity upon him, he sees there's no proportion between his duties, and sees it full of spots, and taking a review of his life, he can find no ground of hope to his Soul, that christ should cast an Eye of love and pity upon him, he sees there's no proportion between his duties, cc vvz pn31 j pp-f n2, cc vvg dt vvi pp-f po31 n1, pns31 vmb vvi dx n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1, cst np1 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 cc vvi p-acp pno31, pns31 vvz pc-acp|vbz dx n1 p-acp po31 n2, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1905 Page 831
15203 or any actions of his conversation, and the holy Law of God. or any actions of his Conversation, and the holy Law of God. cc d n2 pp-f po31 n1, cc dt j n1 pp-f np1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1905 Page 831
15204 Well, yet the comfort lies here, that the Lord hath not said, Blessed is the man that hath no sin, for who liveth and sinneth not against God? but Blessed is he whose iniquities are forgiven, Well, yet the Comfort lies Here, that the Lord hath not said, Blessed is the man that hath no since, for who lives and Sinneth not against God? but Blessed is he whose iniquities Are forgiven, uh-av, av dt n1 vvz av, cst dt n1 vhz xx vvn, vvn vbz dt n1 cst vhz dx n1, p-acp r-crq vvz cc vvz xx p-acp np1? cc-acp vvn vbz pns31 rg-crq n2 vbr vvn, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1905 Page 831
15205 and whose sins are covered, and to whom the Lord imputeth no sin, Psal. 32. 1. If we once lose this great Truth, of the Justification of a poor Soul, by the Righteousness of Christ, we have cut up a Bridge which we shall see a need of to go over, and whose Sins Are covered, and to whom the Lord imputeth no since, Psalm 32. 1. If we once loose this great Truth, of the Justification of a poor Soul, by the Righteousness of christ, we have Cut up a Bridge which we shall see a need of to go over, cc rg-crq n2 vbr vvn, cc p-acp ro-crq dt n1 vvz dx n1, np1 crd crd cs pns12 a-acp vvi d j n1, pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns12 vhb vvn a-acp dt n1 r-crq pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f pc-acp vvi a-acp, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1905 Page 831
15206 as often as we enter into any serious thoughts of our own state, the weight of all our Souls, as often as we enter into any serious thoughts of our own state, the weight of all our Souls, c-acp av c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp d j n2 pp-f po12 d n1, dt n1 pp-f d po12 n2, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1905 Page 831
15208 That what the law could not do, because it was weak through our flesh, that God hath done sending his Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, That what the law could not do, Because it was weak through our Flesh, that God hath done sending his Son in the likeness of sinful Flesh, cst r-crq dt n1 vmd xx vdi, c-acp pn31 vbds j p-acp po12 n1, cst np1 vhz vdn vvg po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1905 Page 831
15209 and for fin condemning fin in the flesh, that the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us. and for fin condemning fin in the Flesh, that the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us. cc p-acp n1 vvg n1 p-acp dt n1, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp pno12. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1905 Page 831
15210 We have lost all that day that we forsake that desire of St. Paul to be found in Christ, not having our own righteousness, which is of the law, We have lost all that day that we forsake that desire of Saint Paul to be found in christ, not having our own righteousness, which is of the law, pns12 vhb vvn d cst n1 cst pns12 vvb d n1 pp-f n1 np1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp np1, xx vhg po12 d n1, r-crq vbz pp-f dt n1, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1905 Page 831
15211 but that which is of God: Even the righteousness of God by faith in Jesus Christ. but that which is of God: Even the righteousness of God by faith in jesus christ. cc-acp cst r-crq vbz pp-f np1: av-j dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 p-acp np1 np1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1905 Page 831
15212 But you will say, How shall we know that Christ hath thus loved us? That must be known by our loving him, But you will say, How shall we know that christ hath thus loved us? That must be known by our loving him, p-acp pn22 vmb vvi, q-crq vmb pns12 vvi d np1 vhz av vvn pno12? cst vmb vbi vvn p-acp po12 vvg pno31, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1906 Page 831
15213 and so the matter will return to the same point. and so the matter will return to the same point. cc av dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt d n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1906 Page 831
15214 We freely grant that our Justification is to be evidenced for our Sanctification, and that even the witness of Gods Spirit is not a single, We freely grant that our Justification is to be evidenced for our Sanctification, and that even the witness of God's Spirit is not a single, pns12 av-j vvb cst po12 n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po12 n1, cc cst av dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 vbz xx dt j, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1906 Page 832
15215 but a joint Testimony, together with our Spirits. but a joint Testimony, together with our Spirits. cc-acp dt j n1, av p-acp po12 n2. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1906 Page 832
15216 But yet there is a great difference (as to Christians comfort) in these things. But yet there is a great difference (as to Christians Comfort) in these things. p-acp av pc-acp vbz dt j n1 (c-acp p-acp np1 n1) p-acp d n2. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1906 Page 832
15217 That Soul that looks to be made fair with his own works (if he rightly understand himself) shall never be Satisfied concerning his Spiritual beauty: That Soul that looks to be made fair with his own works (if he rightly understand himself) shall never be Satisfied Concerning his Spiritual beauty: cst n1 cst vvz pc-acp vbi vvn j p-acp po31 d n2 (cs pns31 av-jn vvi px31) vmb av-x vbi vvn vvg po31 j n1: (66) sermon (DIV2) 1906 Page 832
15218 because his works must necessarily be compleatly perfect, otherwise the law accuseth, and curseth him. Because his works must necessarily be completely perfect, otherwise the law Accuseth, and Curseth him. c-acp po31 n2 vmb av-j vbi av-j j, av dt n1 vvz, cc vvz pno31. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1906 Page 832
15219 But he who acknowledgeth that his beauty is meerly from grace, freely justifying, but yet his receiving of this grace is to be evidenced by his works, stands concerned no further to enquire concerning the perfection of his works in order to this end, But he who acknowledgeth that his beauty is merely from grace, freely justifying, but yet his receiving of this grace is to be evidenced by his works, Stands concerned no further to inquire Concerning the perfection of his works in order to this end, p-acp pns31 r-crq vvz d po31 n1 vbz av-j p-acp n1, av-j vvg, cc-acp av po31 n-vvg pp-f d n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po31 n2, vvz vvd dx jc pc-acp vvi vvg dt n1 pp-f po31 n2 p-acp n1 p-acp d n1, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1906 Page 832
15220 then only to see if they be perfect according to Gospel allowances, not according to lawstrictness. then only to see if they be perfect according to Gospel allowances, not according to lawstrictness. av av-j pc-acp vvi cs pns32 vbb j vvg p-acp n1 n2, xx vvg p-acp n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1906 Page 832
15221 And such are the Gospel terms, that if there be a willing mind, a presence to will, a delight in the Law of God as to the inward man, it is accepted of God. Here's a bottom for him. And such Are the Gospel terms, that if there be a willing mind, a presence to will, a delight in the Law of God as to the inward man, it is accepted of God. Here's a bottom for him. cc d vbr dt n1 n2, cst cs pc-acp vbb dt j n1, dt n1 p-acp n1, dt vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 c-acp p-acp dt j n1, pn31 vbz vvn pp-f np1. av|vbz dt n1 p-acp pno31. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1906 Page 832
15222 I proceed to the 4th Circumstance, which I observed relating to the first Proposition of the Text, I proceed to the 4th Circumstance, which I observed relating to the First Proposition of the Text, pns11 vvb p-acp dt ord n1, r-crq pns11 vvd vvg p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1907 Page 832
15223 and that was the term, Behold, which is prefixed, Behold! thou art fair, and doubled, Behold, Behold. There is a threefold use of this particle in Scripture: and that was the term, Behold, which is prefixed, Behold! thou art fair, and doubled, Behold, Behold. There is a threefold use of this particle in Scripture: cc cst vbds dt n1, vvb, r-crq vbz vvn, vvb! pns21 vb2r j, cc j-vvn, vvb, vvb. pc-acp vbz dt j n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp n1: (66) sermon (DIV2) 1907 Page 832
15224 it denotes 1. presence of a thing. 2. Certainty. 3. Eminency. It may in this Text denote all three. it denotes 1. presence of a thing. 2. Certainty. 3. Eminency. It may in this Text denote all three. pn31 vvz crd n1 pp-f dt n1. crd n1. crd n1. pn31 vmb p-acp d n1 vvi d crd. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1907 Page 832
15225 1. It may denote the present state of a believing Soul to be a beautiful state. Behold thou art fair, now in this life, 1. It may denote the present state of a believing Soul to be a beautiful state. Behold thou art fair, now in this life, crd pn31 vmb vvi dt j n1 pp-f dt j-vvg n1 p-acp vbb dt j n1. vvb pns21 vb2r j, av p-acp d n1, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1908 Page 832
15244 2. That it is a wonderful thing, that Christ should account a Child of Adam, a poor believing Soul beauteous. 2. That it is a wondered thing, that christ should account a Child of Adam, a poor believing Soul beauteous. crd cst pn31 vbz dt j n1, cst np1 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, dt j j-vvg n1 j. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1912 Page 833
15226 while thou art black with infirmities, and corruptions, black through afflictions, and temptations, yet even now thou art fair, 1 Joh 3. 2. Beloved, Now we are the Sons of God. while thou art black with infirmities, and corruptions, black through afflictions, and temptations, yet even now thou art fair, 1 John 3. 2. beloved, Now we Are the Sons of God. cs pns21 vb2r j-jn p-acp n2, cc n2, j-jn p-acp n2, cc n2, av av av pns21 vb2r j, crd np1 crd crd vvn, av pns12 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1908 Page 832
15227 It doth not yet appear what we shall be. This particle is often thus used in holy Writ. It does not yet appear what we shall be. This particle is often thus used in holy Writ. pn31 vdz xx av vvi r-crq pns12 vmb vbi. d n1 vbz av av vvn p-acp j vvn. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1908 Page 832
15228 Gen. 29. 2, 25. and it is capable enough of this sense in this Text. Behold thou art fair, thou shalt not only be hereafter beautiful, when the Crown of glory shall be set upon thy head, Gen. 29. 2, 25. and it is capable enough of this sense in this Text. Behold thou art fair, thou shalt not only be hereafter beautiful, when the Crown of glory shall be Set upon thy head, np1 crd crd, crd cc pn31 vbz j av-d pp-f d n1 p-acp d np1 vvb pns21 vb2r j, pns21 vm2 xx av-j vbi av j, c-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp po21 n1, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1908 Page 832
15229 but thou art now beautiful, thou doest not apprehend thy self so, thou art bewailing thy spots, but thou art now beautiful, thou dost not apprehend thy self so, thou art bewailing thy spots, cc-acp pns21 vb2r av j, pns21 vd2 xx vvi po21 n1 av, pns21 vb2r vvg po21 n2, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1908 Page 832
15230 and thy infirmities, but I look upon thee as fair, with all thy spots, I look upon thee as beautiful even now. and thy infirmities, but I look upon thee as fair, with all thy spots, I look upon thee as beautiful even now. cc po21 n2, cc-acp pns11 vvb p-acp pno21 p-acp j, p-acp d po21 n2, pns11 vvb p-acp pno21 p-acp j av av. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1908 Page 832
15231 2. It denotes the certainty of a thing. Behold is a particle of Demonstration, and is often so used in Scripture. 2. It denotes the certainty of a thing. Behold is a particle of Demonstration, and is often so used in Scripture. crd pn31 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1. vvb vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vbz av av vvn p-acp n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1909 Page 832
15232 There is nothing more certain, then what we can behold. Thus the particle is used, Gen. 16. 2. Behold now the Lord hath restrained me from bearing (they are the words of Sarah) that is, the Lord hath certainly restrained me; There is nothing more certain, then what we can behold. Thus the particle is used, Gen. 16. 2. Behold now the Lord hath restrained me from bearing (they Are the words of Sarah) that is, the Lord hath Certainly restrained me; pc-acp vbz pix av-dc j, cs r-crq pns12 vmb vvi. av dt n1 vbz vvn, np1 crd crd vvb av dt n1 vhz vvn pno11 p-acp vvg (pns32 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1) d vbz, dt n1 vhz av-j vvn pno11; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1909 Page 833
15233 see Gen. 18. 27. The believing Soul is (certainly) a beauteous Soul. The Beauty of that Soul which truly believes in Jesus Christ is not an imaginary thing, it is a true, see Gen. 18. 27. The believing Soul is (Certainly) a beauteous Soul. The Beauty of that Soul which truly believes in jesus christ is not an imaginary thing, it is a true, vvb np1 crd crd dt j-vvg n1 vbz (av-j) dt j n1 dt n1 pp-f d n1 r-crq av-j vvz p-acp np1 np1 vbz xx dt j n1, pn31 vbz dt j, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1909 Page 833
15234 and real thing, it is a certainty 's Behold thou art fair, &c. 3. Lastly this particle Behold doth very often denote eminency, and excellency. When something is wonderful in Nature or otherwise, the Scripture useth to make mention of it, by prefixing this particle Behold to it. and real thing, it is a certainty is Behold thou art fair, etc. 3. Lastly this particle Behold does very often denote eminency, and excellency. When something is wondered in Nature or otherwise, the Scripture uses to make mention of it, by prefixing this particle Behold to it. cc j n1, pn31 vbz dt n1 vbz vvb pns21 vb2r j, av crd ord d n1 vvb vdz av av vvi n1, cc n1. c-crq pi vbz j p-acp n1 cc av, dt n1 vvz pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f pn31, p-acp vvg d n1 vvb p-acp pn31. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1909 Page 833
15235 So James 3. 3, 4. It is a wonderful thing, that the strength of an Horse should be ruled by a bit, So James 3. 3, 4. It is a wondered thing, that the strength of an Horse should be ruled by a bit, np1 np1 crd crd, crd pn31 vbz dt j n1, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1910 Page 833
15236 and that so great a bulk as a ship, driven about with fierce winds, should be turned about with a very small helm; and that so great a bulk as a ship, driven about with fierce winds, should be turned about with a very small helm; cc cst av j dt n1 p-acp dt n1, vvn a-acp p-acp j n2, vmd vbi vvn a-acp p-acp dt j j n1; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1910 Page 833
15237 and thus it is a very often used in Scripture, and it may have that use here. and thus it is a very often used in Scripture, and it may have that use Here. cc av pn31 vbz dt j av vvn p-acp n1, cc pn31 vmb vhi d n1 av. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1910 Page 833
15238 Behold thou art fair (My Love!) Behold thou art fair; and so it may hint to us these two things. Behold thou art fair (My Love!) Behold thou art fair; and so it may hint to us these two things. vvb pns21 vb2r j (po11 n1!) vvb pns21 vb2r j; cc av pn31 vmb n1 p-acp pno12 d crd n2. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1910 Page 833
15239 1. That the beauty of a believer is no ordinary beauty, but a rare, and eminent, beauty, not like the beauty of Woman, not like that vain thing which we call beauty in a natural fense which is only the object of the lust of the Eye: 1. That the beauty of a believer is no ordinary beauty, but a rare, and eminent, beauty, not like the beauty of Woman, not like that vain thing which we call beauty in a natural fence which is only the Object of the lust of the Eye: crd cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz dx j n1, cc-acp dt j, cc j, n1, xx av-j dt n1 pp-f n1, xx av-j d j n1 r-crq pns12 vvb n1 p-acp dt j n1 r-crq vbz av-j dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (66) sermon (DIV2) 1911 Page 833
15240 no, it is a Spiritual beauty, which age will not deface, diseases will not spoil, no outward accidents will hurt; no, it is a Spiritual beauty, which age will not deface, diseases will not spoil, no outward accidents will hurt; uh-dx, pn31 vbz dt j n1, r-crq n1 vmb xx vvi, n2 vmb xx vvi, dx j n2 vmb vvi; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1911 Page 833
15241 a beauty that is not exposed to wind, and weather. a beauty that is not exposed to wind, and weather. dt n1 cst vbz xx vvn p-acp n1, cc n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1911 Page 833
15242 The Kings Daughter is all glorious within ▪ and yet so great is her glory, that the King of Kings desires her beauty. The Kings Daughter is all glorious within ▪ and yet so great is her glory, that the King of Kings Desires her beauty. dt ng1 n1 vbz av-d j p-acp ▪ cc av av j vbz po31 n1, cst dt n1 pp-f n2 vvz po31 n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1911 Page 833
15245 When David considered the Heavens and the Earth, he cries out, What is man (O Lord!) that thou shouldest remember him; When David considered the Heavens and the Earth, he cries out, What is man (Oh Lord!) that thou Shouldst Remember him; c-crq np1 vvn dt n2 cc dt n1, pns31 vvz av, q-crq vbz n1 (uh n1!) cst pns21 vmd2 vvi pno31; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1912 Page 833
15246 or the Son of man that thou shouldest be mindful of him? It is a matter of high admiration to any ingenuous Soul to sit down and think, that Jesus Christ should account it beautiful. or the Son of man that thou Shouldst be mindful of him? It is a matter of high admiration to any ingenuous Soul to fit down and think, that jesus christ should account it beautiful. cc dt n1 pp-f n1 cst pns21 vmd2 vbi j pp-f pno31? pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp d j n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp cc vvi, cst np1 np1 vmd vvi pn31 j. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1912 Page 833
15247 But I hasten to the last Circumstance. I observed to you that the phrase is doubled: But I hasten to the last Circumstance. I observed to you that the phrase is doubled: p-acp pns11 vvb p-acp dt ord n1. pns11 vvd p-acp pn22 d dt n1 vbz vvn: (66) sermon (DIV2) 1912 Page 833
15248 Christ doth not only say, thou art fair (my Love) but he doubles the phrase, Thou art fair, thou art fair. christ does not only say, thou art fair (my Love) but he doubles the phrase, Thou art fair, thou art fair. np1 vdz xx av-j vvi, pns21 vb2r j (po11 n1) cc-acp pns31 vvz dt n1, pns21 vb2r j, pns21 vb2r j. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1913 Page 833
15249 There is doubtless nothing superfluous in holy Writ, though possibly there may be something both in the matter, There is doubtless nothing superfluous in holy Writ, though possibly there may be something both in the matter, pc-acp vbz av-j pix j p-acp j vvn, cs av-j a-acp vmb vbi pi av-d p-acp dt n1, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1913 Page 833
15250 and stile, of which we can give no Satisfactory account: almost in all languages these repetitions and reduplications of words and phrases are usual. and style, of which we can give no Satisfactory account: almost in all languages these repetitions and reduplications of words and phrases Are usual. cc n1, pp-f r-crq pns12 vmb vvi dx j n1: av p-acp d n2 d n2 cc n2 pp-f n2 cc n2 vbr j. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1913 Page 833
15251 The Hebr. is very full of them; they are of several uses. I shall note such of them as may be properly applied to this Text. The Hebrew is very full of them; they Are of several uses. I shall note such of them as may be properly applied to this Text. dt np1 vbz av j pp-f pno32; pns32 vbr pp-f j n2. pns11 vmb vvi d pp-f pno32 c-acp vmb vbi av-j vvn p-acp d np1 (66) sermon (DIV2) 1913 Page 833
15252 1. Sometimes the doubling of a word or phrase denotes the certainty of the thing, 1. Sometime the doubling of a word or phrase denotes the certainty of the thing, crd av dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 cc n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1914 Page 834
15253 or action, Gen. 15. 13. Know of a surety, thy seed shall be a stranger, &c. In the Heb. it is, knowing thou mayest know. And thus frequently in the new Testament, verily verily, denotes the exceeding certainty of the Proposition spoken, or actium, Gen. 15. 13. Know of a surety, thy seed shall be a stranger, etc. In the Hebrew it is, knowing thou Mayest know. And thus frequently in the new Testament, verily verily, denotes the exceeding certainty of the Proposition spoken, cc n1, np1 crd crd vvb pp-f dt n1, po21 n1 vmb vbi dt n1, av p-acp dt np1 pn31 vbz, vvg pns21 vm2 vvi. cc av av-j p-acp dt j n1, av-j av-j, vvz dt j-vvg n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1914 Page 834
15254 and thus it may do in this Text, thou art fair my Love, thou art fair: That is, thou art certainly very fair. and thus it may do in this Text, thou art fair my Love, thou art fair: That is, thou art Certainly very fair. cc av pn31 vmb vdi p-acp d n1, pns21 vb2r j po11 n1, pns21 vb2r j: cst vbz, pns21 vb2r av-j av j. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1914 Page 834
15255 2. Sometimes it is to note the exceeding earnestness and intention of him who speaketh. Bis dictum magis dicitur. 2. Sometime it is to note the exceeding earnestness and intention of him who speaks. Bis dictum magis dicitur. crd av pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi dt j-vvg n1 cc n1 pp-f pno31 r-crq vvz. np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1915 Page 834
15256 Thus it is often used in Scripture, Gen. 14. 10. The valley of Siddim was full of slimepits, (so we translate it) in the Hebr. A valley of pits of pits. So in many Texts: Thus it is often used in Scripture, Gen. 14. 10. The valley of Siddim was full of slimepits, (so we translate it) in the Hebrew A valley of pits of pits. So in many Texts: av pn31 vbz av vvn p-acp n1, np1 crd crd dt n1 pp-f vvb vbds j pp-f n2, (av pns12 vvb pn31) p-acp dt np1 dt n1 pp-f n2 pp-f n2. av p-acp d n2: (66) sermon (DIV2) 1915 Page 834
15257 other Writers, amongst whom Julius Scaliger, &c. much Commend this form of speaking, as having in it a great kind of force and vehemency: other Writers, among whom Julius Scaliger, etc. much Commend this from of speaking, as having in it a great kind of force and vehemency: n-jn n2, p-acp r-crq np1 np1, av av-d vvb d n1 pp-f vvg, c-acp vhg p-acp pn31 dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1: (66) sermon (DIV2) 1915 Page 834
15258 according to this usage, the sense is, thou art exceeding sair my Love, which comporteth, with what he had said before, v. 8. where he had called the Spouse, thou sairest amongst Women. Christ hath his delight amongst the Sons of men. according to this usage, the sense is, thou art exceeding sair my Love, which comporteth, with what he had said before, v. 8. where he had called the Spouse, thou sairest among Women. christ hath his delight among the Sons of men. vvg p-acp d n1, dt n1 vbz, pns21 vb2r vvg j po11 n1, r-crq vvz, p-acp r-crq pns31 vhd vvn a-acp, n1 crd c-crq pns31 vhd vvn dt n1, pns21 av-j p-acp n2. np1 vhz po31 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1915 Page 834
15259 He takes no such delight in the Angels as in believers. He Takes no such delight in the Angels as in believers. pns31 vvz dx d n1 p-acp dt n2 a-acp p-acp n2. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1915 Page 834
15260 3. Repetitions (thirdly) of the same word or phrase, in Scripture sometimes note a distribution. And so the sense may be this, thou art fair my Love, thou art fair; Thou art justified by my grace, and so thou art fair; 3. Repetitions (Thirdly) of the same word or phrase, in Scripture sometime note a distribution. And so the sense may be this, thou art fair my Love, thou art fair; Thou art justified by my grace, and so thou art fair; crd n2 (ord) pp-f dt d n1 cc n1, p-acp np1 av vvb dt n1. cc av dt n1 vmb vbi d, pns21 vb2r j po11 n1, pns21 vb2r j; pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp po11 n1, cc av pns21 vb2r j; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1916 Page 834
15319 and (as I faid before) this may be read in their Eyes in which you do not see such a sharpness, and (as I faid before) this may be read in their Eyes in which you do not see such a sharpness, cc (c-acp pns11 vvd a-acp) d vmb vbi vvn p-acp po32 n2 p-acp r-crq pn22 vdb xx vvi d dt n1, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1935 Page 837
15261 thou art Sanctified in my name, so thou art fair; thou art fair without and thou art fair within, thou art fair in this part, thou art Sanctified in my name, so thou art fair; thou art fair without and thou art fair within, thou art fair in this part, pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp po11 n1, av pns21 vb2r j; pns21 vb2r j p-acp cc pns21 vb2r j p-acp, pns21 vb2r j p-acp d n1, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1916 Page 834
15262 and fair in that part, fair in every part. and fair in that part, fair in every part. cc j p-acp d n1, j p-acp d n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1916 Page 834
15263 4. Lastly (to mention no more) Repetltions are often used by Orators not only to express a vehemency of intention, in him that speaketh, 4. Lastly (to mention no more) Repetltions Are often used by Orators not only to express a vehemency of intention, in him that speaks, crd ord (p-acp n1 av-dx av-dc) n2 vbr av vvn p-acp n2 xx av-j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp pno31 cst vvz, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1917 Page 834
15264 and the certainty of the thing that is spoken, but to beget a vehemency, and earnestness of attention in him that heareth, and Interpreters of holy Writ do assign this as one reason of the use of them in several places of Scripture, and the certainty of the thing that is spoken, but to beget a vehemency, and earnestness of attention in him that hears, and Interpreters of holy Writ doe assign this as one reason of the use of them in several places of Scripture, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vbz vvn, cc-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno31 cst vvz, cc n2 pp-f j vvn n1 vvi d p-acp crd n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp j n2 pp-f n1, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1917 Page 834
15265 when the Holy-Ghost designeth earnestly to inculcate the thing spoken, and to beget in us a belief of it: when the Holy ghost designeth earnestly to inculcate the thing spoken, and to beget in us a belief of it: c-crq dt n1 vvz av-j p-acp vvb dt n1 vvn, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12 dt n1 pp-f pn31: (66) sermon (DIV2) 1917 Page 834
15266 hence now we may learn these things which I will but name, and conclude what I have to say from the consideration of the Circumstances of the first Proposition of the Text. hence now we may Learn these things which I will but name, and conclude what I have to say from the consideration of the circumstances of the First Proposition of the Text. av av pns12 vmb vvi d n2 r-crq pns11 vmb cc-acp n1, cc vvb r-crq pns11 vhb pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt ord n1 pp-f dt np1 (66) sermon (DIV2) 1917 Page 834
15267 1. The beauty of a believing Soul is unquestionable, it is not in a complement that Christ saith the believing Soul is beautiful: 1. The beauty of a believing Soul is unquestionable, it is not in a compliment that christ Says the believing Soul is beautiful: crd dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvg n1 vbz j, pn31 vbz xx p-acp dt n1 cst np1 vvz dt j-vvg n1 vbz j: (66) sermon (DIV2) 1918 Page 834
15268 it is not a seeming beauty, but a certain beauty. 2. The beauty which grace gives the Soul is an eminent beauty, not an ordinary, but an eminent beauty. it is not a seeming beauty, but a certain beauty. 2. The beauty which grace gives the Soul is an eminent beauty, not an ordinary, but an eminent beauty. pn31 vbz xx dt j-vvg n1, cc-acp dt j n1. crd dt n1 r-crq n1 vvz dt n1 vbz dt j n1, xx dt j, cc-acp dt j n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1918 Page 834
15269 The phrase is doubled to denote eminency. The phrase is doubled to denote eminency. dt n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1919 Page 835
15270 3. The Beauty of a believing Soul is a manifold beauty: A beauty in every part. 3. The Beauty of a believing Soul is a manifold beauty: A beauty in every part. crd dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvg n1 vbz dt j n1: dt n1 p-acp d n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1920 Page 835
15271 4. It is the will of the Lord Jesus Christ, that a believing Soul should know, 4. It is the will of the Lord jesus christ, that a believing Soul should know, crd pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1 np1, cst dt j-vvg n1 vmd vvi, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1921 Page 835
15272 and believe it self to be a beauteous Soul. A Gracious Soul may debase it self too much, and believe it self to be a beauteous Soul. A Gracious Soul may debase it self too much, cc vvb pn31 n1 pc-acp vbi dt j n1 dt j n1 vmb vvi pn31 n1 av av-d, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1921 Page 835
15273 and often err as much in having too mean thoughts of it self, as the hypocrite doth in having too high thoughts of himself, thinking of himself above what be ought to think. and often err as much in having too mean thoughts of it self, as the hypocrite does in having too high thoughts of himself, thinking of himself above what be ought to think. cc av vvb c-acp av-d p-acp vhg av j n2 pp-f pn31 n1, c-acp dt n1 vdz p-acp vhg av j n2 pp-f px31, vvg pp-f px31 p-acp r-crq vbb pi pc-acp vvi. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1921 Page 835
15274 But I intend not to enlarge a discourse upon these things, having spoken to them, But I intend not to enlarge a discourse upon these things, having spoken to them, cc-acp pns11 vvb xx pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp d n2, vhg vvn p-acp pno32, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1922 Page 835
15275 or at least to some of them before, thus much is sufficient to have noted concerning the Circumstances; or At least to Some of them before, thus much is sufficient to have noted Concerning the circumstances; cc p-acp ds p-acp d pp-f pno32 a-acp, av d vbz j pc-acp vhi vvn vvg dt n2; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1922 Page 835
15276 I proceed to the second part of the Text, Thou hast Doves Eyes. The Proposition of this Text is plain enough. I proceed to the second part of the Text, Thou hast Dove Eyes. The Proposition of this Text is plain enough. pns11 vvb p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1, pns21 vh2 n2 n2. dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbz j av-d. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1922 Page 835
15277 The true Spouse of Christ hath ▪ Doves Eyes. The true Spouse of christ hath ▪ Dove Eyes. dt j n1 pp-f np1 vhz ▪ ng1 n2. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1923 Page 835
15278 I before observed to you, that some read it, thy Eyes are like the Eyes of a Dove: I before observed to you, that Some read it, thy Eyes Are like the Eyes of a Dove: pns11 a-acp vvd p-acp pn22, cst d vvb pn31, po21 n2 vbr av-j dt n2 pp-f dt n1: (66) sermon (DIV2) 1923 Page 835
15279 others thy Eyes are as a pair of Doves: Others thy Eyes Are as a pair of Dove: ng2-jn po21 n2 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2: (66) sermon (DIV2) 1923 Page 835
15280 but as the difference is not much, so I see no reason to deviate from our English translation. but as the difference is not much, so I see no reason to deviate from our English Translation. cc-acp c-acp dt n1 vbz xx av-d, av pns11 vvb dx n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 jp n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1923 Page 835
15281 For the explication and confirmation of the Proposition (for I will join both together) we will enquire these three things. For the explication and confirmation of the Proposition (for I will join both together) we will inquire these three things. p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 (c-acp pns11 vmb vvi d av) pns12 vmb vvi d crd n2. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1923 Page 835
15282 1. Qu. Why Our Saviour in commending his Spouse begins with her Eyes, and only Commends her for them? 1. Qu. Why Our Saviour in commending his Spouse begins with her Eyes, and only Commends her for them? crd n1 c-crq po12 n1 p-acp vvg po31 n1 vvz p-acp po31 n2, cc av-j vvz pno31 p-acp pno32? (66) sermon (DIV2) 1924 Page 835
15283 2. Qu. What is here meant by the Spouses Eyes? 2. Qu. What is Here meant by the Spouses Eyes? crd n1 q-crq vbz av vvn p-acp dt n2 n2? (66) sermon (DIV2) 1925 Page 835
15284 3. Qu. Why the Spouse is said to have the Eyes of Doves rather then of any other creature? 3. Qu. Why the Spouse is said to have the Eyes of Dove rather then of any other creature? crd n1 q-crq dt n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vhi dt n2 pp-f n2 av-c av pp-f d j-jn n1? (66) sermon (DIV2) 1926 Page 835
15285 1. Qu. Why doth our Saviour, here Commend the Spouse only for her Eyes? 1. The general account which Interpreters give of it, is this; 1. Qu. Why does our Saviour, Here Commend the Spouse only for her Eyes? 1. The general account which Interpreters give of it, is this; crd n1 q-crq vdz po12 n1, av vvb dt n1 av-j p-acp po31 n2? crd dt j n1 r-crq n2 vvb pp-f pn31, vbz d; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1927 Page 835
15286 That it is a Synechdoche, and by a figure, according to which a considerable part is often put for the whole; That it is a Synecdoche, and by a figure, according to which a considerable part is often put for the Whole; cst pn31 vbz dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1, vvg p-acp r-crq dt j n1 vbz av vvn p-acp dt j-jn; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1928 Page 835
15287 our Saviour doth here speak his whole Spouse to be like a Dove, like a Doves Eye. Indeed we are commanded to be harmless as Doves, Matth. 10. 16. And the Church is called Gods Turtle Dove, Psal. 74. 19. And David wisheth that he had the wings of a Dove, Psal. 55. 6. The shape of a Dove was that shape which the Spirit of God chose, when it descended upon Christ: our Saviour does Here speak his Whole Spouse to be like a Dove, like a Dove Eye. Indeed we Are commanded to be harmless as Dove, Matthew 10. 16. And the Church is called God's Turtle Dove, Psalm 74. 19. And David wishes that he had the wings of a Dove, Psalm 55. 6. The shape of a Dove was that shape which the Spirit of God chosen, when it descended upon christ: po12 n1 vdz av vvi po31 j-jn n1 pc-acp vbi av-j dt n1, av-j dt ng1 n1. av pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vbi j c-acp n2, np1 crd crd cc dt n1 vbz vvn npg1 n1 n1, np1 crd crd np1 np1 vvz cst pns31 vhd dt n2 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd crd dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbds d n1 r-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd, c-crq pn31 vvd p-acp np1: (66) sermon (DIV2) 1928 Page 835
15288 And the coming in of the Gentiles to Christ is set out by the flockings of Doves to the Windows, Isa. 60. 8. And the Eye (of all the members) is the most considerable as to beauty, a good Eye much commendeth an ill complexion, And the coming in of the Gentiles to christ is Set out by the flockings of Dove to the Windows, Isaiah 60. 8. And the Eye (of all the members) is the most considerable as to beauty, a good Eye much commends an ill complexion, cc dt n-vvg p-acp pp-f dt n2-j p-acp np1 vbz vvn av p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n2, np1 crd crd cc dt n1 (pp-f d dt n2) vbz dt av-ds j c-acp p-acp n1, dt j n1 av-d vvz dt j-jn n1, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1928 Page 836
15289 and a bad Eye much blemisheth any other Symmetry of parts. And this may be allowed for one reason. But, and a bad Eye much blemisheth any other Symmetry of parts. And this may be allowed for one reason. But, cc dt j n1 av-d vvz d j-jn n1 pp-f n2. cc d vmb vbi vvn p-acp crd n1. p-acp, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1928 Page 836
15290 2. The Soul doth much discover it self at the Eye. It is the casement at which it shews it self: 2. The Soul does much discover it self At the Eye. It is the casement At which it shows it self: crd dt n1 vdz d vvi pn31 n1 p-acp dt n1. pn31 vbz dt n1 p-acp r-crq pn31 vvz pn31 n1: (66) sermon (DIV2) 1929 Page 836
15291 many of the Vertues, and Vices of the mind are read in the Eye; wantonness discovers it self at the Eye: many of the Virtues, and Vices of the mind Are read in the Eye; wantonness discovers it self At the Eye: d pp-f dt n2, cc n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1; n1 vvz pn31 n1 p-acp dt n1: (66) sermon (DIV2) 1929 Page 836
15292 hence you read in Scripture of Eyes full of adultery, 2. Pet. 2. 14. So doth rage, pride, malice, envy and many other vices, hence you read in Scripture of Eyes full of adultery, 2. Pet. 2. 14. So does rage, pride, malice, envy and many other vices, av pn22 vvb p-acp n1 pp-f n2 j pp-f n1, crd np1 crd crd np1 vdz vvi, n1, n1, vvb cc d j-jn n2, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1929 Page 836
15293 and as the evil, so the good dispositions and vertues of the Soul, are much discovered by the Eye too: and as the evil, so the good dispositions and Virtues of the Soul, Are much discovered by the Eye too: cc p-acp dt n-jn, av dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, vbr av-d vvn p-acp dt n1 av: (66) sermon (DIV2) 1929 Page 836
15294 so that indeed when our Saviour commendeth his Spouse for her Eyes, he commendeth her whole Soul, and it is but a proof of what he had before said, Thou art fair my beloved, thou art fair. so that indeed when our Saviour commends his Spouse for her Eyes, he commends her Whole Soul, and it is but a proof of what he had before said, Thou art fair my Beloved, thou art fair. av cst av c-crq po12 n1 vvz po31 n1 p-acp po31 n2, pns31 vvz po31 j-jn n1, cc pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f r-crq pns31 vhd a-acp vvn, pns21 vb2r j po11 j-vvn, pns21 vb2r j. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1929 Page 836
15295 Thou hast Doves Eyes, proves that. 2. Qu. What is here meant by the Spouses Eyes? Thou hast Dove Eyes, Proves that. 2. Qu. What is Here meant by the Spouses Eyes? pns21 vh2 n2 n2, vvz d. crd n1 q-crq vbz av vvn p-acp dt n2 n2? (66) sermon (DIV2) 1929 Page 836
15296 After such a resolution, as I gave to the first question, this might seem needless, After such a resolution, as I gave to the First question, this might seem needless, p-acp d dt n1, c-acp pns11 vvd p-acp dt ord n1, d vmd vvi j, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1931 Page 836
15297 if Interpreters had not led me the way, who are in doubt whether our Saviours design here be to commend those bodily parts of his Spouse: if Interpreters had not led me the Way, who Are in doubt whither our Saviors Design Here be to commend those bodily parts of his Spouse: cs n2 vhd xx vvn pno11 dt n1, r-crq vbr p-acp n1 cs po12 ng1 n1 av vbi pc-acp vvi d j n2 pp-f po31 n1: (66) sermon (DIV2) 1931 Page 836
15298 or some inward parts, called Eyes by a Metaphor; or Some inward parts, called Eyes by a Metaphor; cc d j n2, vvn n2 p-acp dt n1; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1931 Page 836
15317 Believers are compared to Sheep, and to Doves. Sheep have horns, but they hurt none with them: Believers Are compared to Sheep, and to Dove. Sheep have horns, but they hurt none with them: n2 vbr vvn p-acp n1, cc p-acp n2. n1 vhb n2, cc-acp pns32 vvd pix p-acp pno32: (66) sermon (DIV2) 1935 Page 837
15318 Doves have claws, but they hurt none with them: Dove have claws, but they hurt none with them: n2 vhb n2, cc-acp pns32 vvd pix p-acp pno32: (66) sermon (DIV2) 1935 Page 837
15299 the difference is not much, for supposing him to resemble the Eyes of her body to Doves Eyes, the reason is because of those gracious dispositions in her Soul, which by her Eyes discover themselves, the difference is not much, for supposing him to resemble the Eyes of her body to Dove Eyes, the reason is Because of those gracious dispositions in her Soul, which by her Eyes discover themselves, dt n1 vbz xx av-d, c-acp vvg pno31 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp ng1 n2, dt n1 vbz p-acp pp-f d j n2 p-acp po31 n1, r-crq p-acp po31 n2 vvi px32, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1931 Page 836
15300 and are like the natural inclinations of Doves; and Are like the natural inclinations of Dove; cc vbr av-j dt j n2 pp-f n2; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1931 Page 836
15301 if he speaks of the Eyes of her mind, and his meaning be that his Spouses understanding (which is the Eye of the Soul) is like a Doves Eyes, the thing is much the same, Unquestionably, that which our Saviour here designs to Commend believers for is, the gracious dispositions of their Souls discovered in their outward conversation, much resembling, the natural dispositions and behaviours of Doves. if he speaks of the Eyes of her mind, and his meaning be that his Spouses understanding (which is the Eye of the Soul) is like a Dove Eyes, the thing is much the same, Unquestionably, that which our Saviour Here designs to Commend believers for is, the gracious dispositions of their Souls discovered in their outward Conversation, much resembling, the natural dispositions and behaviours of Dove. cs pns31 vvz pp-f dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, cc po31 n1 vbb d po31 n2 vvg (r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1) vbz j dt ng1 n2, dt n1 vbz d dt d, av-j, cst r-crq po12 n1 av n2 pc-acp vvi n2 c-acp vbz, dt j n2 pp-f po32 n2 vvn p-acp po32 j n1, d vvg, dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f n2. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1931 Page 836
15302 But the chief thing we have to enquire into for the full understanding of our Saviours meaning in this Text, is, But the chief thing we have to inquire into for the full understanding of our Saviors meaning in this Text, is, p-acp dt j-jn n1 pns12 vhb pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po12 ng1 n1 p-acp d n1, vbz, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1931 Page 836
15303 3 Qu. What these rare and remarkable properties are in Doves, or in the Eyes of Doves more then in other creatures, 3 Qu. What these rare and remarkable properties Are in Dove, or in the Eyes of Dove more then in other creatures, crd n1 q-crq d j cc j n2 vbr p-acp n2, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 av-dc cs p-acp j-jn n2, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1932 Page 836
15304 for which our Saviour resembleth his Spouse to them, either to shew us what true believers are, or ought to be? for which our Saviour resembles his Spouse to them, either to show us what true believers Are, or ought to be? p-acp r-crq po12 n1 vvz po31 n1 p-acp pno32, av-d pc-acp vvi pno12 r-crq j n2 vbr, cc pi pc-acp vbi? (66) sermon (DIV2) 1932 Page 836
15305 The Dove is a creature sufficiently known to us; a creature which of old God made use of in Sacrifices, rejecting others. The Dove is a creature sufficiently known to us; a creature which of old God made use of in Sacrifices, rejecting Others. dt n1 vbz dt n1 av-j vvn p-acp pno12; dt n1 r-crq pp-f j np1 vvd n1 pp-f p-acp n2, vvg n2-jn. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1933 Page 836
15306 It was the creature sent out of the Ark by Noah, which brought the olive branch. It was the creature sent out of the Ark by Noah, which brought the olive branch. pn31 vbds dt n1 vvd av pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1, r-crq vvd dt n1 n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1933 Page 837
15307 Naturalists observe many remarkable things of the Dove. Naturalists observe many remarkable things of the Dove. n2 vvb d j n2 pp-f dt n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1933 Page 837
15308 Give me leave to open to you, the aptness of the similitude in nine or ten particulars. Give me leave to open to you, the aptness of the similitude in nine or ten particulars. vvb pno11 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp crd cc crd n2-j. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1933 Page 837
15309 1. The Doves Eyes are meek and harmless Eyes. Hence Naturalists observe that the Dove presently forgets an injury, 1. The Dove Eyes Are meek and harmless Eyes. Hence Naturalists observe that the Dove presently forgets an injury, crd dt ng1 n2 vbr j cc j n2. av n2 vvb cst dt n1 av-j vvz dt n1, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1934 Page 837
15310 and builds her nest and lays her eggs, and hatcheth her young, where her nest was newly destroyed, and builds her nest and lays her eggs, and hatcheth her young, where her nest was newly destroyed, cc vvz po31 n1 cc vvz po31 n2, cc vvz po31 j, c-crq po31 n1 vbds av-j vvn, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1934 Page 837
15311 and her young ones taken away, Matth. 10. 16. Be harmless as Doves. The cruelty and revenge of the mind is much seen in the Eye, Prov. 23. 6. you read of him that hath an evil Eye: there is a bewitching Eye and a flaming sparkling Eye; in which you may see the sparks of that rage, and her young ones taken away, Matthew 10. 16. Be harmless as Dove. The cruelty and revenge of the mind is much seen in the Eye, Curae 23. 6. you read of him that hath an evil Eye: there is a bewitching Eye and a flaming sparkling Eye; in which you may see the sparks of that rage, cc po31 j pi2 vvn av, np1 crd crd vbb j c-acp n2. dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz av-d vvn p-acp dt n1, np1 crd crd pn22 vvb pp-f pno31 cst vhz dt j-jn n1: a-acp vbz dt vvg n1 cc dt vvg j-vvg n1; p-acp r-crq pn22 vmb vvi dt n2 pp-f d n1, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1934 Page 837
15312 and envy, and anger, which flame in the Soul, you may read rapine, and cruelty, and mischief, in an Hawks Eye, but in a Doves Eye nothing but meekness: and envy, and anger, which flame in the Soul, you may read rapine, and cruelty, and mischief, in an Hawks Eye, but in a Dove Eye nothing but meekness: cc n1, cc n1, r-crq n1 p-acp dt n1, pn22 vmb vvi n1, cc n1, cc n1, p-acp dt n2 vvb, cc-acp p-acp dt n2 vvb pix cc-acp n1: (66) sermon (DIV2) 1934 Page 837
15313 the old verse saith, Felle Columba caret, rostro non-laedit, & ungues Possidet innocuos — the old verse Says, Fell Columba caret, rostro non-laedit, & ungues Possidet innocuos — dt j n1 vvz, vvd np1 fw-la, fw-la j, cc n2 fw-la fw-la — (66) sermon (DIV2) 1934 Page 837
15314 A Dove wants gall, and though it hath nails and claws, yet it gripes none with them. A Dove Wants Gall, and though it hath nails and claws, yet it gripes none with them. dt n1 vvz n1, cc cs pn31 vhz n2 cc n2, av pn31 vvz pix p-acp pno32. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1935 Page 837
15315 The Dove doth not wholly want gall, but Naturalists say, it hath but very little (compared with other creatures;) and hence it is, that it is very gentle, peaceable, fearful, The Dove does not wholly want Gall, but Naturalists say, it hath but very little (compared with other creatures;) and hence it is, that it is very gentle, peaceable, fearful, dt n1 vdz xx av-jn vvi n1, cc-acp n2 vvb, pn31 vhz p-acp av j (vvd p-acp j-jn n2;) cc av pn31 vbz, cst pn31 vbz av j, j, j, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1935 Page 837
15316 and doth no other bird hurt: and does not other bird hurt: cc vdz xx n-jn n1 vvn: (66) sermon (DIV2) 1935 Page 837
15320 and sparkling as it were of fire, as in the Eyes of birds of prey: Believers have, or should have Doves Eyes: and sparkling as it were of fire, as in the Eyes of Birds of prey: Believers have, or should have Dove Eyes: cc vvg c-acp pn31 vbdr pp-f n1, c-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 pp-f n1: n2 vhb, cc vmd vhi n2 n2: (66) sermon (DIV2) 1935 Page 837
15321 Samuel is able to stand up and say, whose Ox have I taken? Or whose Ass have I taken? Or whom have I defrauded: Samuel is able to stand up and say, whose Ox have I taken? Or whose Ass have I taken? Or whom have I defrauded: np1 vbz j pc-acp vvi a-acp cc vvi, rg-crq n1 vhb pns11 vvn? cc rg-crq n1 vhb pns11 vvn? cc qo-crq vhb pns11 vvd: (66) sermon (DIV2) 1935 Page 837
15322 Our Saviour commands us that we should be innocent as Doves; Our Saviour commands us that we should be innocent as Dove; po12 n1 vvz pno12 cst pns12 vmd vbb j-jn p-acp n2; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1935 Page 837
15323 in malice they are Children, 1 Cor. 14. it is the Apostles Command, Eph. 4 31. Let all bitterness, and wrath, & anger, and clamour, in malice they Are Children, 1 Cor. 14. it is the Apostles Command, Ephesians 4 31. Let all bitterness, and wrath, & anger, and clamour, p-acp n1 pns32 vbr n2, crd np1 crd pn31 vbz dt n2 vvb, np1 crd crd vvb d n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1935 Page 837
15324 and evil speaking be put away from you with all malice. and evil speaking be put away from you with all malice. cc n-jn vvg vbi vvn av p-acp pn22 p-acp d n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1935 Page 837
15325 Believers when unregenerate lived in malice, and envy, hateful, and hating one another, Tit. 3. 3. But, Col. 3. 8. They have put off all these, anger, wrath, malice, &c. And it is their business to be still laying them aside: Believers when unregenerate lived in malice, and envy, hateful, and hating one Another, Tit. 3. 3. But, Col. 3. 8. They have put off all these, anger, wrath, malice, etc. And it is their business to be still laying them aside: n2 c-crq j vvn p-acp n1, cc n1, j, cc vvg pi j-jn, np1 crd crd p-acp, np1 crd crd pns32 vhb vvn a-acp d d, n1, n1, n1, av cc pn31 vbz po32 n1 pc-acp vbi av vvg pno32 av: (66) sermon (DIV2) 1935 Page 837
15326 every true Believer hath something of a Doves Eye, and it is his work to be daily getting his heart up to it more and more. every true Believer hath something of a Dove Eye, and it is his work to be daily getting his heart up to it more and more. d j n1 vhz pi pp-f dt ng1 n1, cc pn31 vbz po31 n1 pc-acp vbi av-j vvg po31 n1 a-acp p-acp pn31 av-dc cc av-dc. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1935 Page 837
15327 2. A Doves Eye secondly, is a satisfied Eye. The satisfaction of the sensible and reasonable Soul, is much discerned in the Eye. 2. A Dove Eye secondly, is a satisfied Eye. The satisfaction of the sensible and reasonable Soul, is much discerned in the Eye. crd dt ng1 n1 ord, vbz dt vvn n1. dt n1 pp-f dt j cc j n1, vbz av-d vvn p-acp dt n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1936 Page 838
15328 You shall discern a greediness in the Eye of an Hawk, to let you know, that if it were loose it would be tearing: You shall discern a greediness in the Eye of an Hawk, to let you know, that if it were lose it would be tearing: pn22 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vvi pn22 vvb, cst cs pn31 vbdr j pn31 vmd vbi vvg: (66) sermon (DIV2) 1936 Page 838
15329 And you shall ordinarily know a man of a covetous spirit, and a discontented spirit by his Eye, Prov. 28. 22. He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil Eye. And you shall ordinarily know a man of a covetous Spirit, and a discontented Spirit by his Eye, Curae 28. 22. He that hastes to be rich hath an evil Eye. cc pn22 vmb av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, cc dt j-vvn n1 p-acp po31 n1, np1 crd crd pns31 cst vvz pc-acp vbi j vhz dt j-jn n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1936 Page 838
15330 You shall discern a gladness in a Doves Eye, which speaks it a contented, satisfied creature. Such should a Believer be; You shall discern a gladness in a Dove Eye, which speaks it a contented, satisfied creature. Such should a Believer be; pn22 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp dt ng1 n1, r-crq vvz pn31 dt j-vvn, j-vvn n1. d vmd dt n1 vbi; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1936 Page 838
15331 such is a true Believer, Heb. 13. 5. Let your conve•sation be without covetousness, and be content with such things as you have. such is a true Believer, Hebrew 13. 5. Let your conve•sation be without covetousness, and be content with such things as you have. d vbz dt j n1, np1 crd crd vvb po22 n1 vbb p-acp n1, cc vbb j p-acp d n2 c-acp pn22 vhb. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1936 Page 838
15332 I have learned (saith Saint Paul) in all estates to be content. I have learned (Says Faint Paul) in all estates to be content. pns11 vhb vvn (vvz j np1) p-acp d n2 pc-acp vbi j. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1936 Page 838
15333 Faith teacheth a Soul to cast its care upon God, believing that he careth for it: Faith Teaches a Soul to cast its care upon God, believing that he Careth for it: n1 vvz dt n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp np1, vvg d pns31 vvz p-acp pn31: (66) sermon (DIV2) 1936 Page 838
15334 Faith teacheth him to depend upon the Promise, which Godliness hath; Faith Teaches him to depend upon the Promise, which Godliness hath; n1 vvz pno31 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, r-crq n1 vhz; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1936 Page 838
15335 to trust to a Providebit Deus: This now is a Doves Eye, an Eye which is not greedy of gain, which doth not covet its Neighbours House, to trust to a Providebit Deus: This now is a Dove Eye, an Eye which is not greedy of gain, which does not covet its Neighbours House, p-acp n1 p-acp dt fw-la np1: d av vbz dt ng1 n1, dt n1 r-crq vbz xx j pp-f n1, r-crq vdz xx vvi po31 ng1 n1, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1936 Page 838
15336 nor Ground, nor Wife, nor Oxe, nor Ass, nor any thing which is his. 3. The Dove's Eye is a Benign Eye. nor Ground, nor Wife, nor Ox, nor Ass, nor any thing which is his. 3. The Dove's Eye is a Benign Eye. ccx n1, ccx n1, ccx n1, ccx n1, ccx d n1 r-crq vbz po31. crd dt n1|vbz n1 vbz dt j n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1936 Page 838
15337 You do not only not discern any thing of rage and fury, or cruelty, and greediness in a Dove's Eye; You do not only not discern any thing of rage and fury, or cruelty, and greediness in a Dove's Eye; pn22 vdb xx j xx vvi d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc n1, cc n1 p-acp dt n1|vbz n1; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1937 Page 838
15338 but you discern a certain kindness, and (as it were) a good will in it: but you discern a certain kindness, and (as it were) a good will in it: cc-acp pn22 vvb dt j n1, cc (c-acp pn31 vbdr) dt j n1 p-acp pn31: (66) sermon (DIV2) 1937 Page 838
15339 Hence it is very friendly amongst its fellows, and it loves an habitation near dwelling-houses of men. Hence it is very friendly among its Fellows, and it loves an habitation near dwelling-houses of men. av pn31 vbz av j p-acp po31 n2, cc pn31 vvz dt n1 av-j n2 pp-f n2. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1937 Page 838
15340 Doves Eyes are Benign Eyes. Believers have, and should have Doves Eyes, Eph. 4. 32. Be you kind one to another; Dove Eyes Are Benign Eyes. Believers have, and should have Dove Eyes, Ephesians 4. 32. Be you kind one to Another; ng1 n2 vbr j n2. n2 vhb, cc vmd vhi n2 n2, np1 crd crd vbb pn22 j pi p-acp n-jn; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1937 Page 838
15341 they are commanded to Godliness to add Brotherly kindness; and Col. 3. 12. to put on kindness. What Solomon saith of the good woman, Prov. 31. 26. is true of a Believer; they Are commanded to Godliness to add Brotherly kindness; and Col. 3. 12. to put on kindness. What Solomon Says of the good woman, Curae 31. 26. is true of a Believer; pns32 vbr vvn p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi av-j n1; cc np1 crd crd pc-acp vvi p-acp n1. q-crq np1 vvz pp-f dt j n1, np1 crd crd vbz j pp-f dt n1; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1937 Page 838
15342 in a Believer's Tongue is the Law of kindness; in a Believer's Tongue is the Law of kindness; p-acp dt ng1 n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1937 Page 838
15343 they know the grace of the Lord Jesus, and the great kindness of their Saviour to them. they know the grace of the Lord jesus, and the great kindness of their Saviour to them. pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1, cc dt j n1 pp-f po32 n1 p-acp pno32. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1937 Page 838
15344 Grace takes away that currishness and doggedness, which makes men rugged in their speeches and behaviour, and churlish in their spirits; Grace Takes away that currishness and doggedness, which makes men rugged in their Speeches and behaviour, and churlish in their spirits; n1 vvz av d n1 cc n1, r-crq vvz n2 j p-acp po32 n2 cc n1, cc j p-acp po32 n2; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1937 Page 838
15345 and if ought of this remains upon their hearts, it is because their Faith is but in part, and if ought of this remains upon their hearts, it is Because their Faith is but in part, cc cs pi pp-f d vvz p-acp po32 n2, pn31 vbz p-acp po32 n1 vbz p-acp p-acp n1, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1937 Page 838
15346 and they have yet a body of death, some unmortified corruption that yet remains in them, which is in the fault; and they have yet a body of death, Some unmortified corruption that yet remains in them, which is in the fault; cc pns32 vhb av dt n1 pp-f n1, d vvn n1 cst av vvz p-acp pno32, r-crq vbz p-acp dt n1; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1937 Page 838
15347 for Grace is of a benign, kind nature; the Believer hath Doves Eyes. Look as it is with a Dove; for Grace is of a benign, kind nature; the Believer hath Dove Eyes. Look as it is with a Dove; p-acp n1 vbz pp-f dt j, j n1; dt n1 vhz n2 n2. vvb p-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1937 Page 838
15348 let a Cock be feeding, that's a churlish creature, and will endure none to be near it: let a Cock be feeding, that's a churlish creature, and will endure none to be near it: vvb dt n1 vbb vvg, d|vbz dt j n1, cc vmb vvi pix pc-acp vbi j pn31: (66) sermon (DIV2) 1937 Page 838
15349 The Dove is kind, and allows room to all commers; The Dove is kind, and allows room to all comers; dt n1 vbz j, cc vvz n1 p-acp d n2; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1937 Page 838
15350 such a kindness there is now in a Believer's heart, where Grace hath taken its full hold. such a kindness there is now in a Believer's heart, where Grace hath taken its full hold. d dt n1 a-acp vbz av p-acp dt ng1 n1, c-crq n1 vhz vvn po31 j n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1937 Page 838
15351 4. Doves Eyes are lowly Eyes. 4. Dove Eyes Are lowly Eyes. crd n2 n2 vbr j n2. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1938 Page 838
15352 The pride and haughtiness of the Natural disposition, both in sensible and rational creatures, is much seen in the Eyes: The pride and haughtiness of the Natural disposition, both in sensible and rational creatures, is much seen in the Eyes: dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1, av-d p-acp j cc j n2, vbz av-d vvn p-acp dt n2: (66) sermon (DIV2) 1938 Page 838
15353 You discern a proud and lofty Bird by the surliness of its Eye; and so it is in a reasonable creature. You discern a proud and lofty Bird by the surliness of its Eye; and so it is in a reasonable creature. pn22 vvb dt j cc j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1; cc av pn31 vbz p-acp dt j n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1938 Page 839
15354 Hence you read of a proud look, Prov. 6. 17. (one of the things which God hateth; Hence you read of a proud look, Curae 6. 17. (one of the things which God hates; av pn22 vvb pp-f dt j n1, np1 crd crd (crd pp-f dt n2 r-crq np1 vvz; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1938 Page 839
15355 and Prov. 21. 4. an high look, and a proud heart are put together. and Curae 21. 4. an high look, and a proud heart Are put together. cc np1 crd crd dt j n1, cc dt j n1 vbr vvn av. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1938 Page 839
15356 And in brute creatures, the height of the Natural disposition is seen in the scornful Eye of Lions, Hawks, Parrots, &c. But a Dove hath lowly Eyes. And in brutus creatures, the height of the Natural disposition is seen in the scornful Eye of Lions, Hawks, Parrots, etc. But a Dove hath lowly Eyes. cc p-acp n1 n2, dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2, n2, n2, av p-acp dt n1 vhz j n2. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1938 Page 839
15357 Now a Believer hath Doves Eyes. Take carnal, natural men, they are proud and scornful; Now a Believer hath Dove Eyes. Take carnal, natural men, they Are proud and scornful; av dt n1 vhz n2 n2. vvb j, j n2, pns32 vbr j cc j; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1938 Page 839
15358 they are sometimes in Scripture described under the Notion of the scornful, Psal. 1. 1. Isa. 28. 14. But the believing Soul is an humble Soul. It is the Law of their Profession, Micah 6. 8. They must walk humbly with their God. they Are sometime in Scripture described under the Notion of the scornful, Psalm 1. 1. Isaiah 28. 14. But the believing Soul is an humble Soul. It is the Law of their Profession, micah 6. 8. They must walk humbly with their God. pns32 vbr av p-acp n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, np1 crd crd np1 crd crd p-acp dt j-vvg n1 vbz dt j n1 pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, np1 crd crd pns32 vmb vvi av-j p-acp po32 n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1938 Page 839
15359 They cannot serve the Lord but with all humility of mind, Acts 20. 19. It is their clothing, 1 Pet. 5. 5. and they duly put it on, Col. 3. 12. They talk not high things, they affect not, they seek not high things, (that is, of this World;) indeed they se•k the things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God; They cannot serve the Lord but with all humility of mind, Acts 20. 19. It is their clothing, 1 Pet. 5. 5. and they duly put it on, Col. 3. 12. They talk not high things, they affect not, they seek not high things, (that is, of this World;) indeed they se•k the things which Are above, where christ Sitteth on the right hand of God; pns32 vmbx vvi dt n1 p-acp p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, n2 crd crd pn31 vbz po32 vvg, crd np1 crd crd cc pns32 av-jn vvd pn31 a-acp, np1 crd crd pns32 vvb xx j n2, pns32 vvb xx, pns32 vvb xx j n2, (cst vbz, pp-f d n1;) av pns32 vvb dt n2 r-crq vbr a-acp, c-crq np1 vvz p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1938 Page 839
15360 but this they do with all humility of mind, confessing with the Prodigal, that they are not worthy to be called the Sons of God. but this they do with all humility of mind, confessing with the Prodigal, that they Are not worthy to be called the Sons of God. p-acp d pns32 vdb p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, vvg p-acp dt j-jn, cst pns32 vbr xx j pc-acp vbi vvn dt n2 pp-f np1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1938 Page 839
15361 5. Doves Eyes are simple Eyes. As other vertues or vices of the mind, so truth and falshood, simplicity and craft, 5. Dove Eyes Are simple Eyes. As other Virtues or vices of the mind, so truth and falsehood, simplicity and craft, crd n2 n2 vbr j n2. p-acp j-jn n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, av n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1939 Page 839
15362 or doubleness of mind, are much discerned in the Eye. or doubleness of mind, Are much discerned in the Eye. cc n1 pp-f n1, vbr av-d vvn p-acp dt n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1939 Page 839
15363 There are some brute creatures, that discover far more natural sagacity and craftiness than others in their looks; There Are Some brutus creatures, that discover Far more natural sagacity and craftiness than Others in their looks; pc-acp vbr d n1 n2, cst vvb av-j av-dc j n1 cc n1 cs n2-jn p-acp po32 n2; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1939 Page 839
15364 and so there are also some men, that you say of them, they look as if they were false-hearted, and so there Are also Some men, that you say of them, they look as if they were False-hearted, cc av a-acp vbr av d n2, cst pn22 vvb pp-f pno32, pns32 vvb c-acp cs pns32 vbdr j, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1939 Page 839
15365 and oft-times you do not take your mark amiss. and ofttimes you do not take your mark amiss. cc av pn22 vdb xx vvi po22 n1 av. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1939 Page 839
15366 But now amongst brute creatures, the Dove's Eye is simple, you see no deceitfulness, no craft or subt•lty in that, Matth. 10. 16. Be you wise as Serpents, But now among brutus creatures, the Dove's Eye is simple, you see no deceitfulness, no craft or subt•lty in that, Matthew 10. 16. Be you wise as Serpents, p-acp av p-acp n1 n2, dt n1|vbz n1 vbz j, pn22 vvb dx n1, dx n1 cc n1 p-acp d, np1 crd crd vbb pn22 j p-acp n2, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1939 Page 839
15367 and NONLATINALPHABET, we translate it, harmless, as Doves; and, we translate it, harmless, as Dove; cc, pns12 vvb pn31, j, p-acp n2; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1939 Page 839
15368 but there is a doubt upon it whether NONLATINALPHABET be compounded of NONLATINALPHABET & NONLATINALPHABET, a horn (then it signifies without an Horn, as Doves, and we translate it well enough harmless) or whether it be not compounded of NONLATINALPHABET & NONLATINALPHABET, which signifies to make a mixture. Such should the Saints be, simple, without mixture; Christ was so, there was no guile in his mouth, Phil. 1. 10. without deceit in their hearts; but there is a doubt upon it whither be compounded of &, a horn (then it signifies without an Horn, as Dove, and we translate it well enough harmless) or whither it be not compounded of &, which signifies to make a mixture. Such should the Saints be, simple, without mixture; christ was so, there was no guile in his Mouth, Philip 1. 10. without deceit in their hearts; cc-acp pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp pn31 cs vbb vvn pp-f cc, dt n1 (cs pn31 vvz p-acp dt n1, c-acp n2, cc pns12 vvb pn31 av av-d j) cc cs pn31 vbb xx vvn pp-f cc, r-crq vvz p-acp vvb dt n1. d vmd dt n2 vbb, j, p-acp n1; np1 vbds av, a-acp vbds dx n1 p-acp po31 n1, np1 crd crd p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n2; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1939 Page 839
15369 they should not have an heart, and an heart. It was Paul 's glorying, 2 Cor. 1. 12. That he had his conversation in godly sincerity. they should not have an heart, and an heart. It was Paul is glorying, 2 Cor. 1. 12. That he had his Conversation in godly sincerity. pns32 vmd xx vhi dt n1, cc dt n1. pn31 vbds np1 vbz vvg, crd np1 crd crd cst pns31 vhd po31 n1 p-acp j n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1939 Page 839
15370 6. Doves Eyes are clean Eyes. 6. Dove Eyes Are clean Eyes. crd n2 n2 vbr j n2. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1940 Page 839
15371 Hence it feeds upon pure grains, drinks no other than pure water, delights most in houses of a pure white colour, which the Poet observed of old, Aspicis ut veniant ad candida tecta columbae. Hence it feeds upon pure grains, drinks no other than pure water, delights most in houses of a pure white colour, which the Poet observed of old, Aspicis ut veniant ad candida Tecta columbae. av pn31 vvz p-acp j n2, vvz dx n-jn cs j n1, n2 av-ds p-acp n2 pp-f dt j j-jn n1, r-crq dt n1 vvd pp-f j, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1940 Page 839
15372 And many other things are reported by Naturalists of the cleanliness of this Bird. And many other things Are reported by Naturalists of the cleanliness of this Bird. cc d j-jn n2 vbr vvn p-acp n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1940 Page 839
15373 The Believer is one of a pure heart, Joh. 15. 3. You are clean (saith our Saviour) through the word I have spoken to you; The Believer is one of a pure heart, John 15. 3. You Are clean (Says our Saviour) through the word I have spoken to you; dt n1 vbz pi pp-f dt j n1, np1 crd crd pn22 vbr j (vvz po12 n1) p-acp dt n1 pns11 vhb vvn p-acp pn22; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1940 Page 840
15374 he is one of clean hands, and a pure heart, Psal. 24. 4. of a clean heart, Psal. 73. 1. clean every whit, Joh. 15. 10. his heart is purified by Faith, Acts 15. 9. he hath purified his Soul in obeying the truth through the Spirit; he is one of clean hands, and a pure heart, Psalm 24. 4. of a clean heart, Psalm 73. 1. clean every whit, John 15. 10. his heart is purified by Faith, Acts 15. 9. he hath purified his Soul in obeying the truth through the Spirit; pns31 vbz pi pp-f j n2, cc dt j n1, np1 crd crd pp-f dt j n1, np1 crd crd j d n1, np1 crd crd po31 n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1, n2 crd crd pns31 vhz vvd po31 n1 p-acp vvg dt n1 p-acp dt n1; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1940 Page 840
15375 and he delights in pure company, his delight is in the excellent, Psal. 16. 3. The wicked shall not tarry in his sight, Psal. 101. he hath Doves Eyes. and he delights in pure company, his delight is in the excellent, Psalm 16. 3. The wicked shall not tarry in his sighed, Psalm 101. he hath Dove Eyes. cc pns31 vvz p-acp j n1, po31 n1 vbz p-acp dt j, np1 crd crd dt j vmb xx vvi p-acp po31 n1, np1 crd pns31 vhz n2 n2. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1940 Page 840
15376 7. Doves Eyes are fearful, tender Eyes; this experience teacheth, and Naturalists say, That it is caused by the little proportion of Gall that is in them: 7. Dove Eyes Are fearful, tender Eyes; this experience Teaches, and Naturalists say, That it is caused by the little proportion of Gall that is in them: crd ng1 n2 vbr j, j n2; d n1 vvz, cc n2 vvb, cst pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 cst vbz p-acp pno32: (66) sermon (DIV2) 1941 Page 840
15477 And Lu. 7. 23. Blessed is he whosoever shall not be offended in me. And Lu. 7. 23. Blessed is he whosoever shall not be offended in me. cc np1 crd crd vvn vbz pns31 r-crq vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp pno11. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1958 Page 844
15378 because they are (many of them) nursed up near to houses, and made familiar to men, Because they Are (many of them) nursed up near to houses, and made familiar to men, c-acp pns32 vbr (av-d pp-f pno32) vvd a-acp av-j p-acp n2, cc vvd j-jn p-acp n2, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1941 Page 840
15379 but it is evident they are trembling creatures. The Spouse of Christ hath (upon this account) Doves Eyes. It is true, he hath not the fear of a reprobate upon him; but it is evident they Are trembling creatures. The Spouse of christ hath (upon this account) Dove Eyes. It is true, he hath not the Fear of a Reprobate upon him; cc-acp pn31 vbz j pns32 vbr vvg n2. dt n1 pp-f np1 vhz (p-acp d n1) n2 n2. pn31 vbz j, pns31 vhz xx dt n1 pp-f dt n-jn p-acp pno31; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1941 Page 840
15380 he is more acquainted with God, and hath been bred up in nigher communion with God; he is more acquainted with God, and hath been bred up in nigher communion with God; pns31 vbz av-dc vvn p-acp np1, cc vhz vbn vvn a-acp p-acp jc n1 p-acp np1; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1941 Page 840
15381 yet he is very subject to fear; yet he is very Subject to Fear; av pns31 vbz av j-jn pc-acp vvi; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1941 Page 840
15382 he fears sinning against God, and God cannot lay an hand upon him, but he is ready to tremble; he fears sinning against God, and God cannot lay an hand upon him, but he is ready to tremble; pns31 n2 vvg p-acp np1, cc np1 vmbx vvi dt n1 p-acp pno31, cc-acp pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1941 Page 840
15383 he cannot cast an Eye upon any Judgment of God, but he shakes at the apprehension of an angry God in it: He hath Doves Eyes. he cannot cast an Eye upon any Judgement of God, but he shakes At the apprehension of an angry God in it: He hath Dove Eyes. pns31 vmbx vvi dt n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f np1, cc-acp pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j np1 p-acp pn31: pns31 vhz n2 n2. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1941 Page 840
15384 8. The Dove's Eye is a mournful Eye. 8. The Dove's Eye is a mournful Eye. crd dt n1|vbz n1 vbz dt j n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1942 Page 840
15385 Hence in Scripture the mourning of Doves is made use of to express sad mournings, Isa. 38. v. 14, I did mourn like a Dove, Isa. 59. 11. We mourn sore like Doves. Hence in Scripture the mourning of Dove is made use of to express sad mournings, Isaiah 38. v. 14, I did mourn like a Dove, Isaiah 59. 11. We mourn soar like Dove. av p-acp n1 dt n1 pp-f n2 vbz vvn n1 pp-f pc-acp vvi j n2, np1 crd n1 crd, pns11 vdd vvi av-j dt n1, np1 crd crd pns12 vvb av-j av-j n2. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1942 Page 840
15386 I conceive it chiefly relates to the mourning of Turtles. The Saints Eyes too are mourning Eyes; they are persons of sorrowful spirits, broken and contrite spirits; I conceive it chiefly relates to the mourning of Turtle. The Saints Eyes too Are mourning Eyes; they Are Persons of sorrowful spirits, broken and contrite spirits; pns11 vvb pn31 av-jn vvz p-acp dt vvg pp-f n2. dt ng1 n2 av vbr vvg n2; pns32 vbr n2 pp-f j n2, vvn cc j n2; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1942 Page 840
15387 and look as it is with Turtles, they never mourn so bitterly, as when they have lost their Companion; and look as it is with Turtle, they never mourn so bitterly, as when they have lost their Companion; cc vvb c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp n2, pns32 av-x vvb av av-j, c-acp c-crq pns32 vhb vvn po32 n1; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1942 Page 840
15388 so it is with the Believer; he never so mourneth, as under the withdrawings of Divine Love. so it is with the Believer; he never so Mourneth, as under the withdrawings of Divine Love. av pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1; pns31 av-x av vvz, c-acp p-acp dt n2-vvg pp-f j-jn n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1942 Page 840
15389 It is not proper for the Children of the Bridechamber to mourn while the Bridegroom is with them, It is not proper for the Children of the Bridechamber to mourn while the Bridegroom is with them, pn31 vbz xx j p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi cs dt n1 vbz p-acp pno32, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1942 Page 840
15390 but when he is gone, Then they shall mourn. 9. The Doves Eyes are exceeding chast Eyes. but when he is gone, Then they shall mourn. 9. The Dove Eyes Are exceeding chaste Eyes. cc-acp c-crq pns31 vbz vvn, av pns32 vmb vvi. crd dt ng1 n2 vbr av-vvg j n2. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1942 Page 840
15391 I noted to you before, that the uncleanness and wantonness of the heart much appears in the Eye. I noted to you before, that the uncleanness and wantonness of the heart much appears in the Eye. pns11 vvd p-acp pn22 a-acp, cst dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 av-d vvz p-acp dt n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1943 Page 840
15392 Hence the Apostle Peter mentions Eyes full of Adultery. There are large stories told of the Doves Chastity, especially Turtle Doves, and Stock Doves. Hence the Apostle Peter mentions Eyes full of Adultery. There Are large stories told of the Dove Chastity, especially Turtle Dove, and Stock Dove. av dt n1 np1 n2 n2 j pp-f n1. pc-acp vbr j n2 vvn pp-f dt ng1 n1, av-j n1 n2, cc n1 n2. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1943 Page 840
15393 Hence possibly it was, Lev. 12. 6. that a Turtle Dove was the Sacrifice which God appointed for the Woman after Child-birth. Hence possibly it was, Lev. 12. 6. that a Turtle Dove was the Sacrifice which God appointed for the Woman After Childbirth. av av-j pn31 vbds, np1 crd crd d dt n1 n1 vbds dt n1 r-crq np1 vvd p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1943 Page 840
15394 The Dove keeps to its Mate, and to him alone. The Saint too hath Doves Eyes, he cries out, None but Christ! None but Christ! The Dove keeps to its Mate, and to him alone. The Saint too hath Dove Eyes, he cries out, None but christ! None but christ! dt n1 vvz p-acp po31 n1, cc p-acp pno31 av-j. dt n1 av vhz n2 n2, pns31 vvz av, pix p-acp np1! pix p-acp np1! (66) sermon (DIV2) 1943 Page 840
15395 he cleaves to Christ alone for Justification, for Sanctification, for Salvation. Christ is his all in all, Isa. 17. 7, 8. At that day shall a man look to his Maker, he cleaves to christ alone for Justification, for Sanctification, for Salvation. christ is his all in all, Isaiah 17. 7, 8. At that day shall a man look to his Maker, pns31 vvz p-acp np1 av-j p-acp n1, p-acp n1, p-acp n1. np1 vbz po31 d p-acp d, np1 crd crd, crd p-acp d n1 vmb dt n1 vvb p-acp po31 n1, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1943 Page 841
15396 and his Eyes shall have respect to the holy one of Israel, and he shall not look to the Altars, the work of mens hands: and his Eyes shall have respect to the holy one of Israel, and he shall not look to the Altars, the work of men's hands: cc po31 n2 vmb vhi n1 p-acp dt j pi pp-f np1, cc pns31 vmb xx vvi p-acp dt n2, dt n1 pp-f ng2 n2: (66) sermon (DIV2) 1943 Page 841
15397 Neither shall he respect that which his fingers hath made: Either the Groves or the Images. No, he hath Doves Eyes. Neither shall he respect that which his fingers hath made: Either the Groves or the Images. No, he hath Dove Eyes. av-dx vmb pns31 vvi d r-crq po31 n2 vhz vvn: d dt n2 cc dt n2. uh-dx, pns31 vhz n2 n2. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1943 Page 841
15399 Naturalists observe, that the flight of the Dove is very swift, so swift, that when they flie directly forward, no Hawk can take it; Naturalists observe, that the flight of the Dove is very swift, so swift, that when they fly directly forward, no Hawk can take it; n2 vvb, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz av j, av j, cst c-crq pns32 vvb av-j av-j, dx n1 vmb vvi pn31; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1944 Page 841
15400 and for this quickness of flight, quickness of the Eye is necessary. The Spouse of Christ is quicksighted too; and for this quickness of flight, quickness of the Eye is necessary. The Spouse of christ is quick-sighted too; cc p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz j. dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn av; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1944 Page 841
15401 its Eye immediately pierceth through a mist of difficulties and dangers; he believeth in hope against hope: its Eye immediately pierces through a missed of difficulties and dangers; he Believeth in hope against hope: po31 n1 av-j vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2; pns31 vvz p-acp n1 p-acp n1: (66) sermon (DIV2) 1944 Page 841
15402 When he doth not see by the Eye of Sense, yet he believeth: He hath Doves Eyes. When he does not see by the Eye of Sense, yet he Believeth: He hath Dove Eyes. c-crq pns31 vdz xx vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, av pns31 vvz: pns31 vhz n2 n2. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1944 Page 841
15403 11. The Dove hath Circumspect Eyes. You shall observe this in it, that it seldom or never takes its flight toward the Earth, 11. The Dove hath Circumspect Eyes. You shall observe this in it, that it seldom or never Takes its flight towards the Earth, crd dt n1 vhz j n2. pn22 vmb vvi d p-acp pn31, cst pn31 av cc av-x vvz po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1945 Page 841
15404 but it looks this way, and that way, and every way; and when it is alighted you shall discern it thrusting out it's Neck first on one side, but it looks this Way, and that Way, and every Way; and when it is alighted you shall discern it thrusting out it's Neck First on one side, cc-acp pn31 vvz d n1, cc cst n1, cc d n1; cc c-crq pn31 vbz vvn pn22 vmb vvi pn31 vvg av pn31|vbz n1 ord p-acp crd n1, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1945 Page 841
15405 then on another, to see that all be safe. then on Another, to see that all be safe. av p-acp j-jn, pc-acp vvi cst d vbb j. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1945 Page 841
15406 The believer hath also circumspect Eyes. He should have, Eph. 5. 15. See then that you walk circumspectly, Psal. 39. v. 1. I said I will take heed to my waies. The believer hath also circumspect Eyes. He should have, Ephesians 5. 15. See then that you walk circumspectly, Psalm 39. v. 1. I said I will take heed to my ways. dt n1 vhz av j n2. pns31 vmd vhi, np1 crd crd vvb av cst pn22 vvb av-j, np1 crd n1 crd pns11 vvd pns11 vmb vvi n1 p-acp po11 n2. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1945 Page 841
15407 The Child of God should be like the Dove, not move a step in the World without casting its Eye of consideration upon its way first, considering whether the action which it is about to do, be like to bring glory to God: The Child of God should be like the Dove, not move a step in the World without casting its Eye of consideration upon its Way First, considering whither the actium which it is about to do, be like to bring glory to God: dt n1 pp-f np1 vmd vbi av-j dt n1, xx vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp vvg po31 n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1 ord, vvg cs dt n1 r-crq pn31 vbz p-acp pc-acp vdi, vbb j pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp np1: (66) sermon (DIV2) 1945 Page 841
15408 Whether it be consonant to a Divine rule. 12. In the last place. The Dove hath very observing Eyes. Whither it be consonant to a Divine Rule. 12. In the last place. The Dove hath very observing Eyes. cs pn31 vbb j p-acp dt j-jn n1. crd p-acp dt ord n1. dt n1 vhz av vvg n2. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1945 Page 841
15409 hence let its flight be never so far, and remote from home, yet it finds its way thither again directly. hence let its flight be never so Far, and remote from home, yet it finds its Way thither again directly. av vvb po31 n1 vbb av-x av av-j, cc j p-acp n1-an, av pn31 vvz po31 n1 av av av-j. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1946 Page 841
15410 Hence Historians tell us, that the Romans made great use of Doves; Hence Historians tell us, that the Romans made great use of Dove; av np1 vvb pno12, cst dt np1 vvd j n1 pp-f n2; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1946 Page 841
15411 when they were absent a great way from home, they would by Doves which they carried with them, send home directions to their Servants, when they were absent a great Way from home, they would by Dove which they carried with them, send home directions to their Servants, c-crq pns32 vbdr j dt j n1 p-acp n1-an, pns32 vmd p-acp n2 r-crq pns32 vvd p-acp pno32, vvb av-an n2 p-acp po32 n2, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1946 Page 841
15412 for the management of their business; for the management of their business; p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1946 Page 841
15413 and by the help of Doves, they would in their Wars keep intelligence with their Friends in their Enemies quarters: and by the help of Dove, they would in their Wars keep intelligence with their Friends in their Enemies quarters: cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, pns32 vmd p-acp po32 n2 vvb n1 p-acp po32 n2 p-acp po32 n2 n2: (66) sermon (DIV2) 1946 Page 841
15414 The Christian should likewise have Observing Eyes, to observe his own motions and actions, and to observe Divine Providences, Prov. 23. v. 26. Let thine Eyes observe my waies, &c. But I have inlarged enough in the Explication of the Metaphor; The Christian should likewise have Observing Eyes, to observe his own motions and actions, and to observe Divine Providences, Curae 23. v. 26. Let thine Eyes observe my ways, etc. But I have enlarged enough in the Explication of the Metaphor; dt njp vmd av vhi vvg n2, pc-acp vvi po31 d n2 cc n2, cc pc-acp vvi j-jn n2, np1 crd n1 crd vvb po21 n2 vvb po11 n2, av p-acp pns11 vhb vvn av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1946 Page 841
15415 it is time that I should come to the Application; it is time that I should come to the Application; pn31 vbz n1 cst pns11 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1946 Page 841
15416 and so the Proposition may be useful to us: 1. By way of Discovery. 2. By way of Exhortation. and so the Proposition may be useful to us: 1. By Way of Discovery. 2. By Way of Exhortation. cc av dt n1 vmb vbi j p-acp pno12: crd p-acp n1 pp-f n1. crd p-acp n1 pp-f n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1946 Page 841
15417 This Notion discovers to us these two things; This Notion discovers to us these two things; d n1 vvz p-acp pno12 d crd n2; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1947 Page 842
15418 1. That there are but few in the World that can be allowed to be the Spouses of the Lord Jesus Christ. 1. That there Are but few in the World that can be allowed to be the Spouses of the Lord jesus christ. crd d a-acp vbr p-acp d p-acp dt n1 cst vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vbi dt n2 pp-f dt n1 np1 np1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1947 Page 842
15419 2. That those who indeed are so, yet while they are here, are in a very imperfect estate, very short of what they ought to be. 2. That those who indeed Are so, yet while they Are Here, Are in a very imperfect estate, very short of what they ought to be. crd cst d r-crq av vbr av, av cs pns32 vbr av, vbr p-acp dt j j n1, av j pp-f r-crq pns32 vmd pc-acp vbi. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1947 Page 842
15420 In the first place we may learn, That there are but very few in the World that can be allowed to be the Spouse of Christ; In the First place we may Learn, That there Are but very few in the World that can be allowed to be the Spouse of christ; p-acp dt ord n1 pns12 vmb vvi, cst a-acp vbr p-acp av d p-acp dt n1 cst vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f np1; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1948 Page 842
15421 but a few to whom he can say, You have Doves Eyes. This Notion will separate divers, five or six sorts of persons (more especially) from having any relation to the Lord Jesus Christ. but a few to whom he can say, You have Dove Eyes. This Notion will separate diverse, five or six sorts of Persons (more especially) from having any Relation to the Lord jesus christ. p-acp dt d p-acp ro-crq pns31 vmb vvi, pn22 vhb n2 n2. d n1 vmb vvi j, crd cc crd n2 pp-f n2 (av-dc av-j) p-acp vhg d n1 p-acp dt n1 np1 np1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1948 Page 842
15422 1. Such who have malicious, wrathful Eyes, sparkling with nothing but revenge and fury. 1. Such who have malicious, wrathful Eyes, sparkling with nothing but revenge and fury. crd d r-crq vhb j, j n2, vvg p-acp pix cc-acp n1 cc n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1949 Page 842
15423 How many such Professors is this Age full of, whose Eyes sparkle like a flaming fire? they breathe out nothing but malice, How many such Professors is this Age full of, whose Eyes sparkle like a flaming fire? they breathe out nothing but malice, q-crq d d n2 vbz d n1 j pp-f, rg-crq n2 vvb av-j dt j-vvg n1? pns32 vvb av pix cc-acp n1, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1949 Page 842
15424 and revenge, and cruelty, Prov. 30. 14. There is a generation whose Teeth are Swords, and revenge, and cruelty, Curae 30. 14. There is a generation whose Teeth Are Swords, cc n1, cc n1, np1 crd crd pc-acp vbz dt n1 rg-crq n2 vbr n2, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1949 Page 842
15425 and their Jaw-teeth as Knives, Psal. 74. 19, 20. the least they can talk is of doing unto others as they have done to them, it may be seven times more. and their Jaw-teeth as Knives, Psalm 74. 19, 20. the least they can talk is of doing unto Others as they have done to them, it may be seven times more. cc po32 n2 c-acp n2, np1 crd crd, crd dt av-ds pns32 vmb vvi vbz pp-f vdg p-acp n2-jn c-acp pns32 vhb vdn p-acp pno32, pn31 vmb vbi crd n2 av-dc. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1949 Page 842
15426 O! how contrary is this to the Spouse of Christ! OH! how contrary is this to the Spouse of christ! uh q-crq j-jn vbz d p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1! (66) sermon (DIV2) 1949 Page 842
15427 Psal. 74. 19, 20. v. 19. The Church of Christ is called a Turtle Dove; what are her Enemies? v. 20. The dark places of the Earth are full of the habitations of cruelty. Psalm 74. 19, 20. v. 19. The Church of christ is called a Turtle Dove; what Are her Enemies? v. 20. The dark places of the Earth Are full of the habitations of cruelty. np1 crd crd, crd n1 crd dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn dt n1 n1; r-crq vbr po31 n2? n1 crd dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr j pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1949 Page 842
15428 There's no reliques of cruelty in a Dove house, if you go in there, you will find no blood, no limbs of Birds; There's no Relics of cruelty in a Dove house, if you go in there, you will find no blood, no limbs of Birds; pc-acp|vbz dx n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 n1, cs pn22 vvb p-acp a-acp, pn22 vmb vvi dx n1, dx n2 pp-f n2; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1949 Page 842
15429 but if you find an Hawk 's Nest, 'tis there you find the blood, and limbs of other Birds, better than it self. but if you find an Hawk is Nest, it's there you find the blood, and limbs of other Birds, better than it self. cc-acp cs pn22 vvb dt n1 vbz n1, pn31|vbz zz pn22 vvb dt n1, cc n2 pp-f j-jn n2, jc cs pn31 n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1949 Page 842
15430 The tender Christian hath not his hand in the blood and ruine of his Brethren; The tender Christian hath not his hand in the blood and ruin of his Brothers; dt j np1 vhz xx po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n2; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1949 Page 842
15431 you find not in his Habitations the Instruments of cruelty, nor any prey taken from the Widow and Fatherless: He hath Doves Eyes. you find not in his Habitations the Instruments of cruelty, nor any prey taken from the Widow and Fatherless: He hath Dove Eyes. pn22 vvb xx p-acp po31 n2 dt n2 pp-f n1, ccx d n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 cc j: pns31 vhz n2 n2. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1949 Page 842
15432 I know no more certain character of one that is a stranger to Christ than this; I know no more certain character of one that is a stranger to christ than this; pns11 vvb av-dx av-dc j n1 pp-f pi cst vbz dt n1 p-acp np1 cs d; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1949 Page 842
15433 Let me see one that is full of cruelty, (wanting tenderness of heart) malice, Let me see one that is full of cruelty, (wanting tenderness of heart) malice, vvb pno11 vvi pi cst vbz j pp-f n1, (vvg n1 pp-f n1) n1, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1949 Page 842
15434 and revenge, &c. I shall easily conclude him to be one who never digested that Gospel Precept well, Matth. 5. 44, 45. The Whelps of the roaring Lion are continually crying for blood, and revenge, etc. I shall Easily conclude him to be one who never digested that Gospel Precept well, Matthew 5. 44, 45. The Whelps of the roaring lion Are continually crying for blood, cc n1, av pns11 vmb av-j vvi pno31 pc-acp vbi crd r-crq av-x vvn d n1 n1 av, np1 crd crd, crd dt n2 pp-f dt j-vvg n1 vbr av-j vvg p-acp n1, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1949 Page 842
15435 and rapine, and plunder, but the Spouse of Christ hath learned from him (concerning her Enemies) to say, Father forgive them, for they know not what they do. and rapine, and plunder, but the Spouse of christ hath learned from him (Concerning her Enemies) to say, Father forgive them, for they know not what they do. cc n1, cc vvi, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno31 (vvg po31 n2) pc-acp vvi, n1 vvb pno32, c-acp pns32 vvb xx r-crq pns32 vdb. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1949 Page 842
15436 2. Set aside those also whose Eyes are never satisfied, Prov. 27. v. 20. Covetous greedy worldlings; these have Hawks Eyes, and not Doves Eyes: And ah! 2. Set aside those also whose Eyes Are never satisfied, Curae 27. v. 20. Covetous greedy worldlings; these have Hawks Eyes, and not Dove Eyes: And ah! crd j-vvn av d av r-crq n2 vbr av-x vvn, np1 crd n1 crd j j n2; d vhb n2 n2, cc xx n2 n2: cc uh! (66) sermon (DIV2) 1950 Page 842
15437 how full is the World of these Birds of prey too? those that are like the Grave, how full is the World of these Birds of prey too? those that Are like the Grave, q-crq j vbz dt n1 pp-f d n2 pp-f n1 av? d cst vbr av-j dt j, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1950 Page 842
15438 and like to Hell, that never say, There is enough, but their whole business is to look about for more still, and like to Hell, that never say, There is enough, but their Whole business is to look about for more still, cc av-j p-acp n1, cst av-x vvb, a-acp vbz av-d, p-acp po32 j-jn n1 vbz pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp av-dc av, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1950 Page 843
15439 and to cry with the Horsleaches Daughter, Give, Give, Prov. 30. 15, 16, 17. The Horsleach hath two Daughters crying, Give, Give. and to cry with the Horseleeches Daughter, Give, Give, Curae 30. 15, 16, 17. The Horse-leech hath two Daughters crying, Give, Give. cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 n1, vvb, vvb, np1 crd crd, crd, crd dt n1 vhz crd n2 vvg, vvb, vvb. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1950 Page 843
15440 Nor doth any thing come amiss to them; Nor does any thing come amiss to them; ccx vdz d n1 vvb av p-acp pno32; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1950 Page 843
15441 they never consult Conscience in it, whether they can enjoy their desires without sinning against God, they never consult Conscience in it, whither they can enjoy their Desires without sinning against God, pns32 av-x vvb n1 p-acp pn31, cs pns32 vmb vvi po32 n2 p-acp vvg p-acp np1, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1950 Page 843
15442 or doing injury to others, or no. The Dove takes the meat which is thrown to it, and is satisfied; or doing injury to Others, or no. The Dove Takes the meat which is thrown to it, and is satisfied; cc vdg n1 p-acp n2-jn, cc uh-dx. dt n1 vvz dt n1 r-crq vbz vvn p-acp pn31, cc vbz vvn; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1950 Page 843
15443 however, it feeds not it self to the prejudice of any other Bird (as the Hawk doth.) A good Christian hath learned in all estates to be content, however, it feeds not it self to the prejudice of any other Bird (as the Hawk does.) A good Christian hath learned in all estates to be content, c-acp, pn31 vvz xx pn31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j-jn n1 (c-acp dt n1 vdz.) dt j np1 vhz vvn p-acp d n2 pc-acp vbi j, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1950 Page 843
15444 and is satisfied with the portion God allots to him; he seeks nothing to the injury of another in his right; and is satisfied with the portion God allots to him; he seeks nothing to the injury of Another in his right; cc vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 np1 vvz p-acp pno31; pns31 vvz pix p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn p-acp po31 n-jn; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1950 Page 843
15445 he covets not what is his neighbours; he covets not what is his neighbours; pns31 vvz xx r-crq vbz po31 n2; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1950 Page 843
15446 the World is a wide Sea, he fisheth with his neighbour, but he robs not his neighbours Net, the World is a wide Sea, he fisheth with his neighbour, but he robs not his neighbours Net, dt n1 vbz dt j n1, pns31 vvz p-acp po31 n1, cc-acp pns31 vvz xx po31 ng1 n1, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1950 Page 843
15447 nor suffereth his heart to covet what he hath in it. The covetous man is none of Christ's Spouse. That's the second. nor suffers his heart to covet what he hath in it. The covetous man is none of Christ's Spouse. That's the second. ccx vvz po31 n1 pc-acp vvi r-crq pns31 vhz p-acp pn31. dt j n1 vbz pix pp-f npg1 n1. d|vbz dt ord. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1950 Page 843
15448 3. Hence also the Proud man is shut out from any true Relation to the Lord Jesus Christ. 3. Hence also the Proud man is shut out from any true Relation to the Lord jesus christ. crd av av dt j n1 vbz vvn av p-acp d j n1 p-acp dt n1 np1 np1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1951 Page 843
15449 Give me leave still to go on with the Wise man, Prov. 30. 13. There is a generation, Oh! how lofty are their Eyes! and their Eye-lids are lifted up! Give me leave still to go on with the Wise man, Curae 30. 13. There is a generation, Oh! how lofty Are their Eyes! and their Eyelids Are lifted up! vvb pno11 vvi av pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp dt j n1, np1 crd crd pc-acp vbz dt n1, uh q-crq j vbr po32 n2! cc po32 n2 vbr vvn a-acp! (66) sermon (DIV2) 1951 Page 843
15450 But what are they? Are they the Spouse of Christ? David saith, Psal. 131. 1. Lord, mine Heart is not haughty, nor my Eyes lofty. But what Are they? are they the Spouse of christ? David Says, Psalm 131. 1. Lord, mine Heart is not haughty, nor my Eyes lofty. cc-acp r-crq vbr pns32? vbr pns32 dt n1 pp-f np1? np1 vvz, np1 crd crd n1, po11 n1 vbz xx j, ccx po11 n2 j. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1951 Page 843
15451 They are such as God shall humble, Isa. 5. 15. Isa. 2. 11. The Psalmist brings it in as an Evidence, that men were corrupt because they spake loftily, Psal. 73. 8. The pride and haughtiness of many speaks it unto their faces, that they have not Doves Eyes. 4. Hence fourthly; They Are such as God shall humble, Isaiah 5. 15. Isaiah 2. 11. The Psalmist brings it in as an Evidence, that men were corrupt Because they spoke loftily, Psalm 73. 8. The pride and haughtiness of many speaks it unto their faces, that they have not Dove Eyes. 4. Hence fourthly; pns32 vbr d c-acp np1 vmb vvi, np1 crd crd np1 crd crd dt n1 vvz pn31 p-acp c-acp dt n1, cst n2 vbdr j c-acp pns32 vvd av-j, np1 crd crd dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d vvz pn31 p-acp po32 n2, cst pns32 vhb xx n2 n2. crd av j; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1951 Page 843
15452 Unclean persons are shut out from the Kingdom of God. Unclean Persons Are shut out from the Kingdom of God. j-u n2 vbr vvn av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1952 Page 843
15453 Such as (to use St. Peter 's expression, 1 Pet. 2. 14.) have Eyes full of Adultery, that have wanton Eyes, as the Prophet Isaiah expresseth it, Isa. 3. 16. But I shall not need inlarge upon this, 1 Cor. 6. 9 These (continuing such) are shut out of the Kingdom of God: Such as (to use Saint Peter is expression, 1 Pet. 2. 14.) have Eyes full of Adultery, that have wanton Eyes, as the Prophet Isaiah Expresses it, Isaiah 3. 16. But I shall not need enlarge upon this, 1 Cor. 6. 9 These (Continuing such) Are shut out of the Kingdom of God: d a-acp (p-acp n1 n1 np1 vbz n1, crd np1 crd crd) vhb n2 j pp-f n1, cst vhb j-jn n2, p-acp dt n1 np1 vvz pn31, np1 crd crd p-acp pns11 vmb xx vvi vvi p-acp d, crd np1 crd crd np1 (vvg d) vbr vvn av pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1: (66) sermon (DIV2) 1952 Page 843
15454 And every one who understandeth any thing of the mind of God, will agree in this, And every one who understands any thing of the mind of God, will agree in this, cc d crd r-crq vvz d n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, vmb vvi p-acp d, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1952 Page 843
15455 and even Reason it self will allow the Sentence. and even Reason it self will allow the Sentence. cc av vvb pn31 n1 vmb vvi dt n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1952 Page 843
15456 5. Hypocrites are also, by this, shut out of the number of those who are Spouses to Christ. 5. Hypocrites Are also, by this, shut out of the number of those who Are Spouses to christ. crd n2 vbr av, p-acp d, vvd av pp-f dt n1 pp-f d r-crq vbr n2 p-acp np1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1953 Page 843
15611 as the Eye is with the Light of the Sun, that looks too wistly upon it; as the Eye is with the Light of the Sun, that looks too wistly upon it; c-acp dt n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst vvz av av p-acp pn31; (67) sermon (DIV2) 1979 Page 852
15457 You have heard there is a great deal of simplicity in the Dove, which discovers its self at the Eye. You have herd there is a great deal of simplicity in the Dove, which discovers its self At the Eye. pn22 vhb vvn a-acp vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vvz po31 n1 p-acp dt n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1953 Page 843
15458 The deceitful Eye is not the Eye of a Saint: The deceitful Eye is not the Eye of a Saint: dt j n1 vbz xx dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (66) sermon (DIV2) 1953 Page 843
15459 Such are those mentioned in the aforementioned Text of Prov. 30. 12. There is a generation t•at is pure in their own Eyes, Such Are those mentioned in the aforementioned Text of Curae 30. 12. There is a generation t•at is pure in their own Eyes, d vbr d vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 crd crd pc-acp vbz dt n1 j vbz j p-acp po32 d n2, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1953 Page 843
15460 and yet is not washed from their filthiness. and yet is not washed from their filthiness. cc av vbz xx vvn p-acp po32 n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1953 Page 843
15461 It is said of Jacob, Gen. 25. 27. that he was a plain man. This is a great commendation of a Christian; It is said of Jacob, Gen. 25. 27. that he was a plain man. This is a great commendation of a Christian; pn31 vbz vvn pp-f np1, np1 crd crd cst pns31 vbds dt j n1. d vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt njp; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1953 Page 843
15462 a true Christian is a plain man; an Hypocrite lies in folts, there is many an hole in an Hypocrite, a true Christian is a plain man; an Hypocrite lies in folts, there is many an hold in an Hypocrite, dt j njp vbz dt j n1; dt n1 vvz p-acp n2, pc-acp vbz d dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1953 Page 844
15463 but that it is hid under plaits of seeming Sanctity, but the Child of God hath no doublings in his heart, he hath Doves Eyes. but that it is hid under plaits of seeming Sanctity, but the Child of God hath no doublings in his heart, he hath Dove Eyes. cc-acp cst pn31 vbz vvn p-acp n2 pp-f j-vvg n1, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vhz dx n2-vvg p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vhz n2 n2. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1953 Page 844
15464 2. Br. But in the second place, you may observe from what you have heard, that even the Children of God in this life are very imperfect. 2. Br. But in the second place, you may observe from what you have herd, that even the Children of God in this life Are very imperfect. crd np1 cc-acp p-acp dt ord n1, pn22 vmb vvi p-acp r-crq pn22 vhb vvn, cst av dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1 vbr av j. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1954 Page 844
15465 There is none of them but have something of a Doves Eye; There is none of them but have something of a Dove Eye; pc-acp vbz pix pp-f pno32 pc-acp vhi pi pp-f dt ng1 n1; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1954 Page 844
15466 something of all these habits of graces which I have noted to you under this comparison: something of all these habits of graces which I have noted to you under this comparison: pi pp-f d d n2 pp-f n2 r-crq pns11 vhb vvn p-acp pn22 p-acp d n1: (66) sermon (DIV2) 1954 Page 844
15467 yea and so much as may distinguish them from others, but yet where's the Soul that hath a perfect Doves Eye, either for quickness, or cleanness, or circumspection. yea and so much as may distinguish them from Others, but yet where's the Soul that hath a perfect Dove Eye, either for quickness, or cleanness, or circumspection. uh cc av av-d c-acp vmb vvi pno32 p-acp n2-jn, cc-acp av q-crq|vbz dt n1 cst vhz dt j ng1 n1, av-d p-acp n1, cc n1, cc n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1954 Page 844
15468 But I had rather press these under the Notion of an use of Exhortation. But I had rather press these under the Notion of an use of Exhortation. cc-acp pns11 vhd av-c vvb d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1954 Page 844
15469 The Proposition in that latitude according to which I have expounded it, indeed doth rather speak what every Child of God should be, then what he is. The Proposition in that latitude according to which I have expounded it, indeed does rather speak what every Child of God should be, then what he is. dt n1 p-acp d n1 vvg p-acp r-crq pns11 vhb vvn pn31, av vdz av-c vvi r-crq d n1 pp-f np1 vmd vbi, av q-crq pns31 vbz. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1955 Page 844
15470 Every Child of God hath the habits of these graces, but they are in all imperfect, the things which we should press after, Every Child of God hath the habits of these graces, but they Are in all imperfect, the things which we should press After, np1 n1 pp-f np1 vhz dt n2 pp-f d n2, cc-acp pns32 vbr p-acp d j, dt n2 r-crq pns12 vmd vvi a-acp, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1955 Page 844
15471 although who can say he hath attained. Give me leave therefore to press you all, who hear me this day, although who can say he hath attained. Give me leave Therefore to press you all, who hear me this day, cs r-crq vmb vvi pns31 vhz vvn. vvb pno11 vvi av pc-acp vvi pn22 d, r-crq vvb pno11 d n1, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1955 Page 844
15472 1. Those of you, (if there be any such) who are prejudiced against the waies of God, to a good Opinion of the waies, 1. Those of you, (if there be any such) who Are prejudiced against the ways of God, to a good Opinion of the ways, crd d pp-f pn22, (cs pc-acp vbb d d) r-crq vbr vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n2, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1956 Page 844
15473 and People of God, because the walkers therein have, or should have Doves Eyes. and People of God, Because the walker's therein have, or should have Dove Eyes. cc n1 pp-f np1, c-acp dt ng1 av vhb, cc vmd vhi n2 n2. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1956 Page 844
15474 2. Those of you who are entred into them, to shew it forth in your conversation that you have Doves Eyes. 1. In the first place. 2. Those of you who Are entered into them, to show it forth in your Conversation that you have Dove Eyes. 1. In the First place. crd d pp-f pn22 r-crq vbr vvn p-acp pno32, p-acp vvb pn31 av p-acp po22 n1 cst pn22 vhb n2 n2. crd p-acp dt ord n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1957 Page 844
15475 Let me take the advantage of my Text to make an Apology for my Master, and those who take upon them the profession of his Gospel in sincerity. Let me take the advantage of my Text to make an Apology for my Master, and those who take upon them the profession of his Gospel in sincerity. vvb pno11 vvi dt n1 pp-f po11 n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp po11 n1, cc d r-crq vvb p-acp pno32 dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1958 Page 844
15476 Christs Friends are not the Persons the World takes them for, They have Doves Eyes. Our Saviour hath of old told us, Luk. 17. 1. That it is impossible but that offences must come. Christ Friends Are not the Persons the World Takes them for, They have Dove Eyes. Our Saviour hath of old told us, Luk. 17. 1. That it is impossible but that offences must come. npg1 n2 vbr xx dt n2 dt n1 vvz pno32 p-acp, pns32 vhb n2 n2. po12 n1 vhz pp-f j vvd pno12, np1 crd crd cst pn31 vbz j p-acp d n2 vmb vvi. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1958 Page 844
15478 The World is peevish to the Lord Jesus Christ, and seeketh occasions against that sect, which followeth him most closely. 'Tis every where spoken against. The World is peevish to the Lord jesus christ, and seeks occasions against that sect, which follows him most closely. It's every where spoken against. dt n1 vbz j p-acp dt n1 np1 np1, cc vvz n2 p-acp d n1, r-crq vvz pno31 av-ds av-j. pn31|vbz d c-crq vvn p-acp. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1958 Page 844
15479 Christians were so of old, and I fear me much of the rancor lies still in mens hearts, Christians were so of old, and I Fear me much of the rancour lies still in men's hearts, np1 vbdr av pp-f j, cc pns11 vvb pno11 d pp-f dt n1 vvz av p-acp ng2 n2, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1958 Page 844
15480 though it be more bit in through policy. though it be more bit in through policy. cs pn31 vbb av-dc vvn p-acp p-acp n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1958 Page 844
15481 There are two things, that as in all times, so in our times, have highly contributed to the Scandal and reproach of Religion. There Are two things, that as in all times, so in our times, have highly contributed to the Scandal and reproach of Religion. pc-acp vbr crd n2, cst c-acp p-acp d n2, av p-acp po12 n2, vhb av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1958 Page 844
15482 1. The intruding of many false friends into that honourable profession. 1. The intruding of many false Friends into that honourable profession. crd dt j-vvg pp-f d j n2 p-acp d j n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1959 Page 845
15483 The flock of Christ would be much more lovely in the World, if we could remove out of them all those that are ringstraked, spotted, and speckled, all Hypocrites, I mean, The flock of christ would be much more lovely in the World, if we could remove out of them all those that Are ringstraked, spotted, and speckled, all Hypocrites, I mean, dt n1 pp-f np1 vmd vbi av-d av-dc j p-acp dt n1, cs pns12 vmd vvi av pp-f pno32 d d cst vbr j, j-vvn, cc j-vvg, d n2, pns11 vvb, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1959 Page 845
15484 but it is Gods will the tares and wheat should grow together tell the harvest. 2. The 2d is, The imperfect state of the very best of Gods People. but it is God's will the tares and wheat should grow together tell the harvest. 2. The 2d is, The imperfect state of the very best of God's People. cc-acp pn31 vbz ng1 vmb dt fw-la cc n1 vmd vvi av vvi dt n1. crd dt crd vbz, dt j n1 pp-f dt av js pp-f ng1 n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1959 Page 845
15485 Which makes them subject to many failings. Which makes them Subject to many failings. r-crq vvz pno32 j-jn p-acp d n2-vvg. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1960 Page 845
15486 And what you have in the English Proverb, It is safer for one to steal an Horse then for another to look over the hedge, is eminently true of the Child of God, And what you have in the English Proverb, It is safer for one to steal an Horse then for Another to look over the hedge, is eminently true of the Child of God, cc r-crq pn22 vhb p-acp dt jp n1, pn31 vbz jc p-acp crd pc-acp vvi dt n1 av p-acp j-jn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, vbz av-j j pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1960 Page 845
15487 and the man of the World. and the man of the World. cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1960 Page 845
15488 The worldling may cut a Purse, and not make so much a noise, as if the Child of God shall drop one Penny of unjust gain into it. The worldling may Cut a Purse, and not make so much a noise, as if the Child of God shall drop one Penny of unjust gain into it. dt n1 vmb vvi dt n1, cc xx vvi av av-d dt n1, c-acp cs dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vvi crd n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp pn31. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1960 Page 845
15489 But methinks (were the World but rational) it were not an hard matter to reconcile them to a better Opinion of the waies of God, by an easy distinction, betwixt the fault of a rule or way, and the Miscarriage of a Person pretending to walk by that rule. But methinks (were the World but rational) it were not an hard matter to reconcile them to a better Opinion of the ways of God, by an easy distinction, betwixt the fault of a Rule or Way, and the Miscarriage of a Person pretending to walk by that Rule. p-acp vvz (vbdr dt n1 p-acp j) pn31 vbdr xx dt j n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, p-acp dt j n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvg pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1960 Page 845
15490 The Saint hath or should have Doves Eyes; doest thou therefore see any Challenging to himself the honourable name of a Christian, The Saint hath or should have Dove Eyes; dost thou Therefore see any Challenging to himself the honourable name of a Christian, dt n1 vhz cc vmd vhb n2 n2; vd2 pns21 av vvi d vvg p-acp px31 dt j n1 pp-f dt njp, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1960 Page 845
15491 and yet cruel, revengeful, full of malice, deceitful, hypocritical, unchast, or the like, how unreasonable a thing is it for thee to say presently, see what these Puritans are, these are the Saints; and how much more reasonable and just were it for thee to say, Either these men are not what they seem to be, or if they have any root of goodness, they have foul failings, and make work for repentance. and yet cruel, revengeful, full of malice, deceitful, hypocritical, unchaste, or the like, how unreasonable a thing is it for thee to say presently, see what these Puritans Are, these Are the Saints; and how much more reasonable and just were it for thee to say, Either these men Are not what they seem to be, or if they have any root of Goodness, they have foul failings, and make work for Repentance. cc av j, j, j pp-f n1, j, j, j, cc dt j, c-crq j dt n1 vbz pn31 p-acp pno21 pc-acp vvi av-j, vvb r-crq d np2 vbr, d vbr dt n2; cc c-crq av-d av-dc j cc j vbdr pn31 p-acp pno21 pc-acp vvi, d d n2 vbr xx r-crq pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi, cc cs pns32 vhb d n1 pp-f n1, pns32 vhb j n2-vvg, cc vvi n1 p-acp n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1960 Page 845
15492 A man may justly be offended at a professor, for his Sins, and unsutable walking to his Profession, A man may justly be offended At a professor, for his Sins, and unsuitable walking to his Profession, dt n1 vmb av-j vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, p-acp po31 n2, cc j n-vvg p-acp po31 n1, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1960 Page 845
15493 but wo to that man that is offended at Christ! Blessed is that man who is not offended in Christ. but woe to that man that is offended At christ! Blessed is that man who is not offended in christ. cc-acp n1 p-acp d n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp np1! j-vvn vbz d n1 r-crq vbz xx vvn p-acp np1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1960 Page 845
15494 Religion teacheth none rapine, and plunder, and cruelty, and unmerciful dealings, it teacheth none covetousness, and unjust gains, &c. Their lusts teach them this. Religion Teaches none rapine, and plunder, and cruelty, and unmerciful dealings, it Teaches none covetousness, and unjust gains, etc. Their Lustiest teach them this. n1 vvz pix n1, cc vvi, cc n1, cc j n2-vvg, pn31 vvz pix n1, cc j n2, av po32 n2 vvi pno32 d. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1960 Page 845
15495 Charge it not upon Christ, nor upon the Gospel to which they make a Profession charge these things upon the lusts and corruptions of professors, and upon their temptations; so you shall do no wrong. In the second place, Charge it not upon christ, nor upon the Gospel to which they make a Profession charge these things upon the Lustiest and corruptions of professors, and upon their temptations; so you shall do no wrong. In the second place, n1 pn31 xx p-acp np1, ccx p-acp dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vvb dt n1 vvb d n2 p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n2, cc p-acp po32 n2; av pn22 vmb vdi dx n-jn. p-acp dt ord n1, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1960 Page 845
15496 Let this engage you all, who own the honourable name of Christians, to labour to answer this Metaphor, to shew by your conversations, that you have Doves Eyes. Labour for harmless dispositions; Let this engage you all, who own the honourable name of Christians, to labour to answer this Metaphor, to show by your conversations, that you have Dove Eyes. Labour for harmless dispositions; vvb d vvi pn22 d, r-crq d dt j n1 pp-f np1, p-acp vvb pc-acp vvi d n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp po22 n2, cst pn22 vhb n2 n2. n1 p-acp j n2; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1961 Page 845
15497 when Christ sent out his disciples, Lu. 10. 4. he saith, behold I send you as Lambs amongst Wolves. when christ sent out his Disciples, Lu. 10. 4. he Says, behold I send you as Lambs among Wolves. c-crq np1 vvd av po31 n2, np1 crd crd pns31 vvz, vvb pns11 vvb pn22 p-acp n2 p-acp n2. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1961 Page 845
15498 The Christian must expect to meet with Wolves in the World but he is to be as a Lamb amongst Wolves, as a I illy amongst thorns, Prov. 20. 22. say not thou I will recompense evil, The Christian must expect to meet with Wolves in the World but he is to be as a Lamb among Wolves, as a I illy among thorns, Curae 20. 22. say not thou I will recompense evil, dt njp vmb vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1 cc-acp pns31 vbz p-acp vbb p-acp dt n1 p-acp n2, p-acp dt pns11 av-j p-acp n2, np1 crd crd vvb xx pns21 pns11 vmb vvi j-jn, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1961 Page 846
15499 but wait on the Lord, and he shall save thee. but wait on the Lord, and he shall save thee. cc-acp vvb p-acp dt n1, cc pns31 vmb vvi pno21. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1961 Page 846
15500 2. Labour for contentedness of Spirit. 3. For a benign kind temper to others, for humility, 2. Labour for contentedness of Spirit. 3. For a benign kind temper to Others, for humility, crd n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1. crd p-acp dt j j n1 p-acp n2-jn, p-acp n1, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1961 Page 846
15501 for plainness of heart, and so for those other graces which I have instanced in, let them shine forth in you. for plainness of heart, and so for those other graces which I have instanced in, let them shine forth in you. p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cc av p-acp d j-jn n2 r-crq pns11 vhb vvn p-acp, vvb pno32 vvi av p-acp pn22. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1961 Page 846
15502 I shall not enlarge upon each of them, but only press them upon you by some general arguments, by general, I mean such as will sute every of them. They shall be four. I shall not enlarge upon each of them, but only press them upon you by Some general Arguments, by general, I mean such as will suit every of them. They shall be four. pns11 vmb xx vvi p-acp d pp-f pno32, cc-acp av-j vvi pno32 p-acp pn22 p-acp d j n2, p-acp n1, pns11 vvb d c-acp vmb vvi d pp-f pno32. pns32 vmb vbi crd. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1961 Page 846
15503 Thus shall you fulfil the will of Christ concerning you. Thus shall you fulfil the will of christ Concerning you. av vmb pn22 vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg pn22. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1962 Page 846
15504 The Apostle pressing Sanctification makes use of this, argument, For you know what Commandment we gave you by the Lord Jesus. The Apostle pressing Sanctification makes use of this, argument, For you know what Commandment we gave you by the Lord jesus. dt n1 vvg n1 vvz n1 pp-f d, n1, p-acp pn22 vvb r-crq n1 pns12 vvd pn22 p-acp dt n1 np1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1962 Page 846
15505 For this is the will of God, even your Sanctification, 1 Thess. 4. 2, 3. Certainly no higher argument can be used. For this is the will of God, even your Sanctification, 1 Thess 4. 2, 3. Certainly no higher argument can be used. p-acp d vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, av po22 n1, crd np1 crd crd, crd av-j dx jc n1 vmb vbi vvn. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1962 Page 846
15506 I know nothing that a Christian (as to the practick part of his duty) hath to do, I know nothing that a Christian (as to the practic part of his duty) hath to do, pns11 vvb pix cst dt njp (c-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f po31 n1) vhz pc-acp vdi, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1962 Page 846
15507 but to inquire what is the will of God concerning him. Thus others would have me do, thus my own corrupt heart would have me do, but to inquire what is the will of God Concerning him. Thus Others would have me do, thus my own corrupt heart would have me do, cc-acp pc-acp vvi r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg pno31. av n2-jn vmd vhi pno11 vdi, av po11 d j n1 vmd vhi pno11 vdi, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1962 Page 846
15508 but what would God have me do? What would Christ have me be? Doest thou like an ingenuous Soul ask what Christ would have thee be? Much of the will of God concerning thee, is wrapt up in this, it is his will that thou shouldst have Doves Eyes, it is the will of God that thou shouldest have harmless Eyes, but what would God have me do? What would christ have me be? Dost thou like an ingenuous Soul ask what christ would have thee be? Much of the will of God Concerning thee, is wrapped up in this, it is his will that thou Shouldst have Dove Eyes, it is the will of God that thou Shouldst have harmless Eyes, cc-acp q-crq vmd np1 vhi pno11 vdi? q-crq vmd np1 vhi pno11 vbi? vd2 pns21 vvi dt j n1 vvb r-crq np1 vmd vhi pno21 vbi? av-d pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg pno21, vbz vvn a-acp p-acp d, pn31 vbz po31 n1 cst pns21 vmd2 vhi ng1 n2, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 cst pns21 vmd2 vhi j n2, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1962 Page 846
15509 and clean Eyes, and chast Eyes, &c. These are the expectations of Christ upon thy Soul. The Devil would have thee have an Hawks Eye, that when he shews thee where thou mayst execute malice revenge, cruelty safely, thou mightest fall upon it, that when he sheweth thee a wedg of Gold, and clean Eyes, and chaste Eyes, etc. These Are the Expectations of christ upon thy Soul. The devil would have thee have an Hawks Eye, that when he shows thee where thou Mayest execute malice revenge, cruelty safely, thou Mightest fallen upon it, that when he shows thee a wedge of Gold, cc j n2, cc j n2, av d vbr dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp po21 n1 dt n1 vmd vhi pno21 vhb dt n2 vvb, cst c-crq pns31 vvz pno21 c-crq pns21 vm2 vvi n1 n1, n1 av-j, pns21 vmd2 vvi p-acp pn31, cst c-crq pns31 vvz pno21 dt n1 pp-f n1, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1962 Page 846
15510 and a Babylonish garment thou mayest take it without scruple, but this is the will of Christ that thou shouldest have a Doves Eye and do injury to none: and a Babylonish garment thou Mayest take it without scruple, but this is the will of christ that thou Shouldst have a Dove Eye and do injury to none: cc dt np1 n1 pns21 vm2 vvi pn31 p-acp n1, cc-acp d vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 cst pns21 vmd2 vhi dt ng1 n1 cc vdb n1 p-acp pix: (66) sermon (DIV2) 1962 Page 846
15511 the Devil would have thee have want on Eyes, Eyes full of Adultery, that when thou seest a beautiful strumpet, thou mightest run after her, the devil would have thee have want on Eyes, Eyes full of Adultery, that when thou See a beautiful strumpet, thou Mightest run After her, dt n1 vmd vhi pno21 vhb n1 p-acp n2, n2 j pp-f n1, cst c-crq pns21 vv2 dt j n1, pns21 vmd2 vvi p-acp pno31, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1962 Page 846
15512 but Christ would have thee to have a Doves Eye. The Devil would have thee have a lofty Eye, that when he shews thee an object of am bition, thou mightest wound thy Conscience in straining for it: but christ would have thee to have a Dove Eye. The devil would have thee have a lofty Eye, that when he shows thee an Object of am bition, thou Mightest wound thy Conscience in straining for it: cc-acp np1 vmd vhi pno21 pc-acp vhi dt ng1 n1. dt n1 vmd vhi pno21 vhb dt j n1, cst c-crq pns31 vvz pno21 dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns21 vmd2 vvi po21 n1 p-acp vvg p-acp pn31: (66) sermon (DIV2) 1962 Page 846
15513 but Christ would have thee to have a Doves Eye, to be meek and lowly. but christ would have thee to have a Dove Eye, to be meek and lowly. cc-acp np1 vmd vhi pno21 pc-acp vhi dt ng1 n1, pc-acp vbi j cc j. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1962 Page 846
15514 And methinks to a Christian (whose very denomination sounds a man subjected to the will and Law of Christ,) this argument should be sufficient to him, to ingage him to labour towards this perfection, And methinks to a Christian (whose very denomination sounds a man subjected to the will and Law of christ,) this argument should be sufficient to him, to engage him to labour towards this perfection, np1 vvz p-acp dt njp (rg-crq j n1 vvz dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1,) d n1 vmd vbi j p-acp pno31, pc-acp vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1962 Page 846
15515 and to endeavour after these Doves Eyes mentioned in the Text. But Secondly, Thus you shall be like unto the Lord Jesus Christ. and to endeavour After these Dove Eyes mentioned in the Text. But Secondly, Thus you shall be like unto the Lord jesus christ. cc pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2 n2 vvn p-acp dt np1 p-acp ord, av pn22 vmb vbi j p-acp dt n1 np1 np1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1962 Page 846
15516 Christ is the unquestionable Idea of all perfection, and there is nothing more worthy of a Christian, christ is the unquestionable Idea of all perfection, and there is nothing more worthy of a Christian, np1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f d n1, cc pc-acp vbz pix av-dc j pp-f dt njp, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1963 Page 847
15517 then to labour after a conformity to Christ, to make Christ his Archetypon, In many sciences, in order to a mans perfection imitation is as much his concernment, then to labour After a conformity to christ, to make christ his Archetype, In many sciences, in order to a men perfection imitation is as much his concernment, cs pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi np1 po31 np1, p-acp d n2, p-acp n1 p-acp dt ng1 n1 n1 vbz p-acp d po31 n1, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1963 Page 847
15518 as his following the rules, and Precepts of Art. I am sure it is so in the great Mystery of Godliness: it is the business which God is doing with us by his Providences, Rom. 8. 29. and which we ought to endeavour in our practice, Phil. 3. 10. to be made conformable unto the Image of the Son of God He hath given us an example, John 13. 15. and he hath left us an example, 1 Pet. 2. 21. now what were Christs Eyes? Cant. 5. 12. His Eyes are as the Eyes of Doves. as his following the rules, and Precepts of Art. I am sure it is so in the great Mystery of Godliness: it is the business which God is doing with us by his Providences, Rom. 8. 29. and which we ought to endeavour in our practice, Philip 3. 10. to be made conformable unto the Image of the Son of God He hath given us an Exampl, John 13. 15. and he hath left us an Exampl, 1 Pet. 2. 21. now what were Christ Eyes? Cant 5. 12. His Eyes Are as the Eyes of Dove. c-acp po31 vvg dt n2, cc n2 pp-f n1 pns11 vbm j pn31 vbz av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1: pn31 vbz dt n1 r-crq np1 vbz vdg p-acp pno12 p-acp po31 n2, np1 crd crd cc q-crq pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n1, np1 crd crd pc-acp vbi vvn j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 pns31 vhz vvn pno12 dt n1, np1 crd crd cc pns31 vhz vvn pno12 dt n1, crd np1 crd crd av r-crq vbdr npg1 n2? np1 crd crd po31 n2 vbr p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1963 Page 847
15519 It were an easy matter here to run through all the aforementioned particulars. It were an easy matter Here to run through all the aforementioned particulars. pn31 vbdr dt j n1 av pc-acp vvi p-acp d dt j n2-j. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1963 Page 847
15520 He had harmless Eyes. Whose Oxe did he ever take? Whom did he ever defraud? To whom did he do wrong? Uppon whom did he ever revenge himself? Nay when he was reviled (saith Peter) he reviled not again, but suffered quietly, &c. He had satisfied Eyes. What Covetousness was he ever guilty of? he had a bag indeed, He had harmless Eyes. Whose Ox did he ever take? Whom did he ever defraud? To whom did he do wrong? Upon whom did he ever revenge himself? Nay when he was reviled (Says Peter) he reviled not again, but suffered quietly, etc. He had satisfied Eyes. What Covetousness was he ever guilty of? he had a bag indeed, pns31 vhd j n2. rg-crq n1 vdd pns31 av vvi? ro-crq vdd pns31 av n1? p-acp qo-crq vdd pns31 vdb vvi? p-acp qo-crq vdd pns31 av vvi px31? uh-x c-crq pns31 vbds vvn (vvz np1) pns31 vvd xx av, p-acp vvn av-jn, av pns31 vhd vvn n2. q-crq n1 vbds pns31 av j pp-f? pns31 vhd dt n1 av, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1963 Page 847
15521 but it was for the poor, he had not an hole where to hide his head. Yet he neither coveted the holes of the Fox, but it was for the poor, he had not an hold where to hide his head. Yet he neither coveted the holes of the Fox, cc-acp pn31 vbds p-acp dt j, pns31 vhd xx dt n1 c-crq pc-acp vvi po31 n1. av pns31 av-dx vvd dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1963 Page 847
15522 nor the Nests of the Birds. nor the Nests of the Birds. ccx dt n2 pp-f dt n2. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1963 Page 847
15523 He had Benign Eyes, upon whom did not he look kindly? To whom was he not ready to do good? He had meek and lowly Eyes, he says of himself, Learn of me, for I am meek and lowly. He had Benign Eyes, upon whom did not he look kindly? To whom was he not ready to do good? He had meek and lowly Eyes, he Says of himself, Learn of me, for I am meek and lowly. pns31 vhd j n2, p-acp qo-crq vdd xx pns31 vvi av-j? p-acp ro-crq vbds pns31 xx j pc-acp vdi j? pns31 vhd j cc j n2, pns31 vvz pp-f px31, vvb pp-f pno11, c-acp pns11 vbm j cc j. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1963 Page 847
15524 He had simple Eyes, no guile was found in his mouth, no deceit in his heart, no doubleness in his actions, &c. He had clean Eyes, he delighted not in filthy conversation, not in filthy company or places, He had simple Eyes, no guile was found in his Mouth, no deceit in his heart, no doubleness in his actions, etc. He had clean Eyes, he delighted not in filthy Conversation, not in filthy company or places, pns31 vhd j n2, dx n1 vbds vvn p-acp po31 n1, dx n1 p-acp po31 n1, dx n1 p-acp po31 n2, av pns31 vhd j n2, pns31 vvd xx p-acp j n1, xx p-acp j n1 cc n2, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1963 Page 847
15525 if he came at a publicanes and sinners house, it was to make it clean and a fit habitation for his holiness. if he Come At a Publicans and Sinners house, it was to make it clean and a fit habitation for his holiness. cs pns31 vvd p-acp dt n2 cc n2 n1, pn31 vbds pc-acp vvi pn31 j cc dt j n1 p-acp po31 n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1963 Page 847
15526 He had mournful Eyes, he wept over Hierusalem as truly as a Turtle that hath lost its mate. He had mournful Eyes, he wept over Jerusalem as truly as a Turtle that hath lost its mate. pns31 vhd j n2, pns31 vvd p-acp np1 a-acp av-j c-acp dt n1 cst vhz vvn po31 n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1963 Page 847
15527 He hath chast Eyes, not only in a carnal but a Spiritual sense, all his delight is in the Sons of men, in the Souls of his People. By Doves Eyes Christians! He hath chaste Eyes, not only in a carnal but a Spiritual sense, all his delight is in the Sons of men, in the Souls of his People. By Dove Eyes Christians! pns31 vhz j n2, xx av-j p-acp dt j p-acp dt j n1, d po31 n1 vbz p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. p-acp n2 n2 np1! (66) sermon (DIV2) 1963 Page 847
15528 you shall be like the Lord Jesus Christ whose Eyes you see were such, and like the holy Spirit, which descended in the form of a Dove; you shall be like the Lord jesus christ whose Eyes you see were such, and like the holy Spirit, which descended in the from of a Dove; pn22 vmb vbi av-j dt n1 np1 np1 r-crq n2 pn22 vvb vbdr d, cc av-j dt j n1, r-crq vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1963 Page 847
15529 and what more honourable for a Christian then to be like Christ; for a godly man, then to be like God? and what more honourable for a Christian then to be like christ; for a godly man, then to be like God? cc q-crq dc j p-acp dt njp av pc-acp vbi j np1; p-acp dt j n1, cs pc-acp vbi j np1? (66) sermon (DIV2) 1963 Page 847
15530 Thus (Thirdly) you shall distinguish your selves, from those who only glory in appearance. Thus (Thirdly) you shall distinguish your selves, from those who only glory in appearance. av (ord) pn22 vmb vvi po22 n2, p-acp d r-crq j n1 p-acp n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1964 Page 847
15531 The Apostle tells us of some that glory in appearance, only but not in heart, 2. Cor. 5. 12. Now it should be the great business of a Christian, to distinguish himself from these. The Apostle tells us of Some that glory in appearance, only but not in heart, 2. Cor. 5. 12. Now it should be the great business of a Christian, to distinguish himself from these. dt n1 vvz pno12 pp-f d cst n1 p-acp n1, av-j p-acp xx p-acp n1, crd np1 crd crd av pn31 vmd vbi dt j n1 pp-f dt njp, pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp d. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1964 Page 848
15532 Christ tells his disciples, (Joh. 8. 31.) that if they would continue in his word then they should be his disciples indeed, NONLATINALPHABET, there are many in the World that are so but NONLATINALPHABET in shew and appearance. The Doves Eye is a certain note of a disciple of Christ; christ tells his Disciples, (John 8. 31.) that if they would continue in his word then they should be his Disciples indeed,, there Are many in the World that Are so but in show and appearance. The Dove Eye is a certain note of a disciple of christ; np1 vvz po31 n2, (np1 crd crd) cst cs pns32 vmd vvi p-acp po31 n1 av pns32 vmd vbi po31 n2 av,, pc-acp vbr d p-acp dt n1 cst vbr av p-acp p-acp vvi cc n1. dt ng1 n1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1964 Page 848
15533 many have the countenance of Doves, and the voice of Doves but they have not the Eye of Doves; many have the countenance of Dove, and the voice of Dove but they have not the Eye of Dove; d vhb dt n1 pp-f n2, cc dt n1 pp-f n2 cc-acp pns32 vhb xx dt n1 pp-f n2; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1964 Page 848
15534 an Hypocrite may groan like a Dove, and may look like a Dove in some part of his conversation, an Hypocrite may groan like a Dove, and may look like a Dove in Some part of his Conversation, dt n1 vmb vvi av-j dt n1, cc vmb vvi av-j dt n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f po31 n1, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1964 Page 848
15535 but yet want the Eye of a Dove. but yet want the Eye of a Dove. cc-acp av vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1964 Page 848
15536 The Eye is a noble part of the body, it discovers a man much, and it serves him much. Our Saviour saith, the light of the body is the Eye, Matth. 6. 22. if therefore thine Eye be single, thy whole body is full of light. The Eye is a noble part of the body, it discovers a man much, and it serves him much. Our Saviour Says, the Light of the body is the Eye, Matthew 6. 22. if Therefore thine Eye be single, thy Whole body is full of Light. dt n1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, pn31 vvz dt n1 av-d, cc pn31 vvz pno31 av-d. po12 n1 vvz, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz dt n1, np1 crd crd cs av po21 n1 vbi j, po21 j-jn n1 vbz j pp-f n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1964 Page 848
15537 But if thine Eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. But if thine Eye be evil, thy Whole body shall be full of darkness. p-acp cs po21 n1 vbi j-jn, po21 j-jn n1 vmb vbi j pp-f n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1964 Page 848
15538 He speaks (chiefly) of the danger of an evil Eye, and its unprofitableness to the body. He speaks (chiefly) of the danger of an evil Eye, and its unprofitableness to the body. pns31 vvz (av-jn) pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, cc po31 n1 p-acp dt n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1964 Page 848
15539 It is true concerning the Soul, an evil Eye discovers an evil Soul (in a great measure.) O labour therefore for Doves Eyes, that you may have an evidence to your own Souls, It is true Concerning the Soul, an evil Eye discovers an evil Soul (in a great measure.) O labour Therefore for Dove Eyes, that you may have an evidence to your own Souls, pn31 vbz j vvg dt n1, dt j-jn n1 vvz dt j-jn n1 (p-acp dt j n1.) sy vvb av p-acp ng1 n2, cst pn22 vmb vhi dt n1 p-acp po22 d n2, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1964 Page 848
15540 and that you may by them evidence unto others, that you are such as glory not in appearance only, but in deed. and that you may by them evidence unto Others, that you Are such as glory not in appearance only, but in deed. cc cst pn22 vmb p-acp pno32 n1 p-acp n2-jn, cst pn22 vbr d p-acp n1 xx p-acp n1 av-j, cc-acp p-acp n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1964 Page 848
15541 My last argument, shall be from the honour & repute which by them you will gain to your Master & to his Gospel in the World. My last argument, shall be from the honour & repute which by them you will gain to your Master & to his Gospel in the World. po11 ord n1, vmb vbi p-acp dt n1 cc vvi r-crq p-acp pno32 pn22 vmb vvi p-acp po22 n1 cc p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1965 Page 848
15542 It is one of the great things, that a Christian hath to take care of, that the name of God for his sake be not Blasphemed in the World, It is one of the great things, that a Christian hath to take care of, that the name of God for his sake be not Blasphemed in the World, pn31 vbz crd pp-f dt j n2, cst dt njp vhz p-acp vvi n1 pp-f, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1 vbb xx vvn p-acp dt n1, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1965 Page 848
15543 and on the contrary, it should be his great care so to order his conversation, as that by the ordering of it he may in the World gain a name, and on the contrary, it should be his great care so to order his Conversation, as that by the ordering of it he may in the World gain a name, cc p-acp dt n-jn, pn31 vmd vbi po31 j n1 av pc-acp vvi po31 n1, c-acp cst p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f pn31 pns31 vmb p-acp dt n1 vvb dt n1, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1965 Page 848
15544 and glory to the Lord Jesus Christ, and to his Gospel, and bring up a good report of the land of Canaan, and the Inhabitants thereof. and glory to the Lord jesus christ, and to his Gospel, and bring up a good report of the land of Canaan, and the Inhabitants thereof. cc n1 p-acp dt n1 np1 np1, cc p-acp po31 n1, cc vvb a-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n2 av. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1965 Page 848
15545 Now could we find a Christian, that were harmless and innocent, doing injury to none, slow to conceive wrath, ready to forgive, free from greediness of the World, Now could we find a Christian, that were harmless and innocent, doing injury to none, slow to conceive wrath, ready to forgive, free from greediness of the World, av vmd pns12 vvi dt njp, cst vbdr j cc j-jn, vdg n1 p-acp pix, j pc-acp vvi n1, j pc-acp vvi, j p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1965 Page 848
15546 and covetousness after that to which he hath no right, kind, and courteous, meek, and lowly, simple in heart, and covetousness After that to which he hath no right, kind, and courteous, meek, and lowly, simple in heart, cc n1 p-acp d p-acp r-crq pns31 vhz dx j-jn, j, cc j, j, cc j, j p-acp n1, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1965 Page 848
15547 and of a single Eye, tender spirited, of a clean conversation. chast, and sober, of a broken Spirit, observing his waies, and circumspect in his walking, and of a single Eye, tender spirited, of a clean Conversation. chaste, and Sobrium, of a broken Spirit, observing his ways, and circumspect in his walking, cc pp-f dt j n1, j vvn, pp-f dt j n1. j, cc j, pp-f dt j-vvn n1, vvg po31 n2, cc j p-acp po31 n-vvg, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1965 Page 848
15548 how lovely would this Christian, appear even in an evil World? How likely were a company of such Christians to recover the honour which others have lost to Religion in the World? Oh! let the honour of the Gospel move you, that the report of your faith may spread, how lovely would this Christian, appear even in an evil World? How likely were a company of such Christians to recover the honour which Others have lost to Religion in the World? Oh! let the honour of the Gospel move you, that the report of your faith may spread, c-crq j vmd d np1, vvb av p-acp dt j-jn n1? q-crq j vbdr dt n1 pp-f d np1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 r-crq n2-jn vhb vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1? uh vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvb pn22, cst dt n1 pp-f po22 n1 vmb vvi, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1965 Page 849
15549 and others may see that Religion is not an empty thing; and glorify God in the day of their visitation. and Others may see that Religion is not an empty thing; and Glorify God in the day of their Visitation. cc n2-jn vmb vvi d n1 vbz xx dt j n1; cc vvi np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1965 Page 849
15550 Obj. But you will say, are these things in our power? Can we create to our selves Doves Eyes? If not, Object But you will say, Are these things in our power? Can we create to our selves Dove Eyes? If not, np1 p-acp pn22 vmb vvi, vbr d n2 p-acp po12 n1? vmb pns12 vvi p-acp po12 n2 n2 n2? cs xx, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1966 Page 849
15551 why do you persuade us? And why do you not rather spend your time in praying to God for us? why do you persuade us? And why do you not rather spend your time in praying to God for us? q-crq vdb pn22 vvi pno12? cc q-crq vdb pn22 xx av-c vvi po22 n1 p-acp vvg p-acp np1 p-acp pno12? (66) sermon (DIV2) 1966 Page 849
15552 Sol. I answer, that for the habits of these graces (the exercise of which I call to you for) they are the gift of God. Sol. I answer, that for the habits of these graces (the exercise of which I call to you for) they Are the gift of God. np1 pns11 vvb, cst p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n2 (dt n1 pp-f r-crq pns11 vvb p-acp pn22 p-acp) pns32 vbr dt n1 pp-f np1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1967 Page 849
15553 The Creator gives the Dove its Eye, and the God of grace must create in men Doves Eyes. But yet, The Creator gives the Dove its Eye, and the God of grace must create in men Dove Eyes. But yet, dt n1 vvz dt n1 po31 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi p-acp n2 n2 n2. p-acp av, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1967 Page 849
15554 1. As to the outward exercise of these things (some of them at least) much lyes in a mans power, in the use of that Common grace, which the Lord denies to none, till by their abuse of it they have provoked him to deal so with them; 1. As to the outward exercise of these things (Some of them At least) much lies in a men power, in the use of that Common grace, which the Lord Denies to none, till by their abuse of it they have provoked him to deal so with them; crd c-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n2 (d pp-f pno32 p-acp ds) d vvz p-acp dt ng1 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f cst j n1, r-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp pix, c-acp p-acp po32 n1 pp-f pn31 pns32 vhi vvn pno31 pc-acp vvi av p-acp pno32; (66) sermon (DIV2) 1968 Page 849
15555 they may doubtless, restrain their hands, and tongues from acts of cruelty, revenge, and malice, their bodies from unchast acts, &c. it is true these acts as done by them cannot please God, they may doubtless, restrain their hands, and tongues from acts of cruelty, revenge, and malice, their bodies from unchaste acts, etc. it is true these acts as done by them cannot please God, pns32 vmb av-j, vvb po32 n2, cc n2 p-acp n2 pp-f n1, n1, cc n1, po32 n2 p-acp j n2, av pn31 vbz j d n2 a-acp vdn p-acp pno32 vmbx vvi np1, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1968 Page 849
15556 because not done from a right Principle, to a right manner, nor to a right End nor are they able to mortify their inward lusts, Because not done from a right Principle, to a right manner, nor to a right End nor Are they able to mortify their inward Lustiest, c-acp xx vdi p-acp dt j-jn n1, p-acp dt j-jn n1, ccx p-acp dt n-jn vvb cc vbr pns32 j pc-acp vvi po32 j n2, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1968 Page 849
15557 but the outward acts are their duty, and would take off much of the reproach cast upon Religion. but the outward acts Are their duty, and would take off much of the reproach cast upon Religion. cc-acp dt j n2 vbr po32 n1, cc vmd vvi a-acp d pp-f dt n1 vvd p-acp n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1968 Page 849
15558 2. For those who have received the habits of regenerating grace, 'tis true the Lord must excite them to action. 2. For those who have received the habits of regenerating grace, it's true the Lord must excite them to actium. crd p-acp d r-crq vhb vvn dt n2 pp-f vvg n1, pn31|vbz j dt n1 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1969 Page 849
15559 And the Lord by the influence of his Spirit must also assist us in the exercise or we shall do nothing, but these are such influences of graces, And the Lord by the influence of his Spirit must also assist us in the exercise or we shall do nothing, but these Are such influences of graces, cc dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vmb av vvb pno12 p-acp dt n1 cc pns12 vmb vdi pix, p-acp d vbr d n2 pp-f n2, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1969 Page 849
15560 as he. 1. Grants to use, in the use of our indeavours. And such influences. 2. as he (ordinarily) doth not deny to his Children, putting forth themselves to what they can in the performance of their duty. as he. 1. Grants to use, in the use of our endeavours. And such influences. 2. as he (ordinarily) does not deny to his Children, putting forth themselves to what they can in the performance of their duty. c-acp pns31. crd vvz pc-acp vvi, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2. cc d n2. crd c-acp pns31 (av-j) vdz xx vvi p-acp po31 n2, vvg av px32 p-acp r-crq pns32 vmb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1969 Page 849
15561 So that (asserting yet those great truths of God. So that (asserting yet those great truths of God. av d (vvg av d j n2 pp-f np1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1969 Page 849
15562 That it is the Lord that gives to will and to do. The first by the infusion of the habit of the grace of regeneration, the second, by the influence of his grace upon his People, exciting those habits, to exercise, That it is the Lord that gives to will and to do. The First by the infusion of the habit of the grace of regeneration, the second, by the influence of his grace upon his People, exciting those habits, to exercise, cst pn31 vbz dt n1 cst vvz p-acp vmb cc p-acp vdb. dt ord p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, dt ord, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, j d n2, pc-acp vvi, (66) sermon (DIV2) 1969 Page 849
15563 and assisting them in their exercise) yet there is room enough for exhortations of this Nature. and assisting them in their exercise) yet there is room enough for exhortations of this Nature. cc vvg pno32 p-acp po32 n1) av pc-acp vbz n1 av-d p-acp n2 pp-f d n1. (66) sermon (DIV2) 1969 Page 849
15564 Sermon LVIII. Canticles 1. 16. Behold thou art fair (my Beloved) yea pleasant; also our Bed is green. Sermon LVIII. Canticles 1. 16. Behold thou art fair (my beloved) yea pleasant; also our Bed is green. n1 crd. n2 crd crd vvb pns21 vb2r j (po11 np1) uh j; av po12 n1 vbz j-jn. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1969 Page 850
15565 IT is generally agreed, that the person spoken to in this verse, is he who is in this Song represented under the notion of a Beloved, by which I have told you, that we understand the Lord Jesus Christ; and the person speaking is she whom he calls his Love, the fairest amongst women, &c. By her the Caldee Paraphrast all along understands the Congregation of Israel, which by that antient Interpreter is brought in thus speaking; IT is generally agreed, that the person spoken to in this verse, is he who is in this Song represented under the notion of a beloved, by which I have told you, that we understand the Lord jesus christ; and the person speaking is she whom he calls his Love, the Fairest among women, etc. By her the Caldee Paraphrast all along understands the Congregation of Israel, which by that ancient Interpreter is brought in thus speaking; pn31 vbz av-j vvn, cst dt n1 vvn p-acp p-acp d n1, vbz pns31 r-crq vbz p-acp d n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt vvn, p-acp r-crq pns11 vhb vvn pn22, cst pns12 vvb dt n1 np1 np1; cc dt n1 vvg vbz pns31 r-crq pns31 vvz po31 vvi, dt js p-acp n2, av p-acp pno31 dt np1 vvd d a-acp vvz dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq p-acp cst j n1 vbz vvn p-acp av vvg; (67) sermon (DIV2) 1970 Page 850
15566 How beautiful is the glory of thy Holiness, while thou dwellest amongst us, and freely hearest our prayers; How beautiful is the glory of thy Holiness, while thou dwellest among us, and freely Hearst our Prayers; c-crq j vbz dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, cs pns21 vv2 p-acp pno12, cc av-j vv2 po12 n2; (67) sermon (DIV2) 1970 Page 850
15567 whiles thou abidest in our beloved Bed, our Children are multiplied upon the Earth, we increase and multiply, while thou abidest in our Beloved Bed, our Children Are multiplied upon the Earth, we increase and multiply, cs pns21 vv2 p-acp po12 j-vvn n1, po12 n2 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1, pns12 vvb cc vvi, (67) sermon (DIV2) 1970 Page 850
15568 like a Tree planted by the Rivers of water, whose Leaf is beautiful, and its Fruit much. like a Tree planted by the rivers of water, whose Leaf is beautiful, and its Fruit much. av-j dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, rg-crq n1 vbz j, cc po31 n1 av-d. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1970 Page 850
15569 But I have all along observed too great a fondness in that Reverend Interpreter, to apply all spoken in this Song to the Jewish Synagogue, But I have all along observed too great a fondness in that Reverend Interpreter, to apply all spoken in this Song to the Jewish Synagogue, cc-acp pns11 vhb d a-acp vvd av j dt n1 p-acp d n-jn n1, pc-acp vvi d vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp dt jp n1, (67) sermon (DIV2) 1970 Page 850
15570 because once she was the only Beloved of God, not attending this as a Prophecy, concerning also such as should be received into Divine favour, Because once she was the only beloved of God, not attending this as a Prophecy, Concerning also such as should be received into Divine favour, c-acp a-acp pns31 vbds dt av-j vvn pp-f np1, xx vvg d c-acp dt n1, vvg av d c-acp vmd vbi vvn p-acp j-jn n1, (67) sermon (DIV2) 1970 Page 850
15571 when God should have said to his Antient People, Loammi, you are not my People. when God should have said to his Ancient People, Loammi, you Are not my People. c-crq np1 vmd vhi vvn p-acp po31 j n1, np1, pn22 vbr xx po11 n1. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1970 Page 850
15572 We have therefore by the Spouse here all along understood the Church of God in all times, We have Therefore by the Spouse Here all along understood the Church of God in all times, pns12 vhb av p-acp dt n1 av d a-acp vvd dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n2, (67) sermon (DIV2) 1970 Page 850
15573 and more particularly, believing Souls, which are here brought in thus speaking to Christ; Behold thou art fair my Beloved, yea pleasant: Also our Bed is green. and more particularly, believing Souls, which Are Here brought in thus speaking to christ; Behold thou art fair my beloved, yea pleasant: Also our Bed is green. cc av-dc av-j, vvg n2, r-crq vbr av vvn p-acp av vvg p-acp np1; vvb pns21 vb2r j po11 j-vvn, uh j: av po12 n1 vbz j-jn. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1970 Page 850
15574 The words in our English Translation, are punctually translated: Nor is there any considerable difference amongst Interpreters, rendring them in their several Versions. The words in our English translation, Are punctually translated: Nor is there any considerable difference among Interpreters, rendering them in their several Versions. dt n2 p-acp po12 jp n1, vbr av-j vvn: ccx vbz pc-acp d j n1 p-acp n2, vvg pno32 p-acp po32 j n2. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1970 Page 850
15575 We shall therefore fall (immediately to consider the sense of the words, as they lie before us, which are a Reply unto what Christ had said, v. 15. He had told the believing Soul, that she was fair, she was was fair, she had Doves Eyes. We shall Therefore fallen (immediately to Consider the sense of the words, as they lie before us, which Are a Reply unto what christ had said, v. 15. He had told the believing Soul, that she was fair, she was was fair, she had Dove Eyes. pns12 vmb av vvi (av-j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n2, c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp pno12, r-crq vbr dt n1 p-acp r-crq np1 vhd vvn, n1 crd pns31 vhd vvn dt j-vvg n1, cst pns31 vbds j, pns31 vbds vbds j, pns31 vhd n2 n2. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1970 Page 850
15576 She now replys in the words of the Text, Behold thou art fair (my Beloved) yea pleasant; also our Bed is green. Where you have, She now replies in the words of the Text, Behold thou art fair (my beloved) yea pleasant; also our Bed is green. Where you have, pns31 av vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, vvb pns21 vb2r j (po11 np1) uh j; av po12 n1 vbz j-jn. c-crq pn22 vhb, (67) sermon (DIV2) 1970 Page 850
15577 1. Her usual friendly Compellation, NONLATINALPHABET My Beloved, my Love, my Nephew, my Uncle, my Kinsman. I gave you an account of the significancy of that word before. 1. Her usual friendly Compellation, My beloved, my Love, my Nephew, my Uncle, my Kinsman. I gave you an account of the significancy of that word before. crd po31 j j n1, po11 j-vvn, po11 n1, po11 n1, po11 n1, po11 n1. pns11 vvd pn22 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n1 a-acp. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1971 Page 851
15578 2. A note of Attention or Admiration NONLATINALPHABET Behold. I shewed you in my Discourses on the 16th verse; the usage of that particle in Scripture. 3. A double Assertion; 2. A note of Attention or Admiration Behold. I showed you in my Discourses on the 16th verse; the usage of that particle in Scripture. 3. A double Assertion; crd dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vvb. pns11 vvd pn22 p-acp po11 n2 p-acp dt ord n1; dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp n1. crd dt j-jn n1; (67) sermon (DIV2) 1972 Page 851
15579 1. Thou art fair; to which she adds, yea pleasant, NONLATINALPHABET 2. The second in those words, Our Bed is green. 1. Thou art fair; to which she adds, yea pleasant, 2. The second in those words, Our Bed is green. crd pns21 vb2r j; p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz, uh j, crd dt ord p-acp d n2, po12 n1 vbz j-jn. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1973 Page 851
15580 He had told the Spouse, v. 16. that she was fair; she now replies, Behold! thou art fair my Beloved; He had told the Spouse, v. 16. that she was fair; she now replies, Behold! thou art fair my beloved; pns31 vhd vvn dt n1, n1 crd cst pns31 vbds j; pns31 av vvz, vvb! pns21 vb2r j po11 np1; (67) sermon (DIV2) 1974 Page 851
15581 Pulchritudo ejus dilectio ejus (saith Bernard) His love to his Spouse is his beauty, Et ideo major quia praeveniens, which is so much the greater, because it prevents us. Pulchritudo His Love His (Says Bernard) His love to his Spouse is his beauty, Et ideo Major quia praeveniens, which is so much the greater, Because it prevents us. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la (vvz np1) po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1 vbz po31 n1, fw-la fw-la j fw-la fw-la, r-crq vbz av av-d dt jc, c-acp pn31 vvz pno12. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1974 Page 851
15582 And (saith he) she therefore loves more, because she discerns her self prevented, and overcome in Love. And (Says he) she Therefore loves more, Because she discerns her self prevented, and overcome in Love. cc (vvz pns31) pns31 av vvz av-dc, c-acp pns31 vvz po31 n1 vvn, cc vvn p-acp n1. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1974 Page 851
15583 It is as much as if she had said, Doth my dearest Saviour say, I am fair, who am by Birth an Ethiopian, black with original corruption, and upon whom the Sun hath lookt? Nay, My Beloved, thou art much more fair: It is as much as if she had said, Does my dearest Saviour say, I am fair, who am by Birth an Ethiopian, black with original corruption, and upon whom the Sun hath looked? Nay, My beloved, thou art much more fair: pn31 vbz p-acp d c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, vdz po11 js-jn n1 vvb, pns11 vbm j, r-crq vbm p-acp n1 dt jp, j-jn p-acp n-jn n1, cc p-acp ro-crq dt n1 vhz vvn? uh, po11 j-vvn, pns21 vb2r av-d av-dc j: (67) sermon (DIV2) 1974 Page 851
15584 Let the World be invited to behold thy Beauty; Behold thou art fair my Love. Observe, Let the World be invited to behold thy Beauty; Behold thou art fair my Love. Observe, vvb dt n1 vbb vvn pc-acp vvi po21 n1; vvb pns21 vb2r j po11 n1. vvb, (67) sermon (DIV2) 1974 Page 851
15585 Prop. 1. The Beauty of our Saviour doth infinitely transcend the Beauty of his Saints. Prop. 1. The Beauty of our Saviour does infinitely transcend the Beauty of his Saints. np1 crd dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 vdz av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n2. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1975 Page 851
15586 Prop. 2. The sense of the value which Christ puts upon his Saints, will, and ought to engage them to put an high value upon him. Prop. 2. The sense of the valve which christ puts upon his Saints, will, and ought to engage them to put an high valve upon him. np1 crd dt n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq np1 vvz p-acp po31 n2, n1, cc pi pc-acp vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp pno31. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1976 Page 851
15587 Give me leave to speak something to the first of these Propositions, before I pass on to the other words of the Text. I begin with the first. Give me leave to speak something to the First of these Propositions, before I pass on to the other words of the Text. I begin with the First. vvb pno11 n1 pc-acp vvi pi p-acp dt ord pp-f d n2, c-acp pns11 vvb a-acp p-acp dt j-jn n2 pp-f dt np1 pns11 vvb p-acp dt ord. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1977 Page 851
15588 Prop. 1. Christ's Beauty doth infinitely transcend the Beauty of his Saints. Prop. 1. Christ's Beauty does infinitely transcend the Beauty of his Saints. np1 crd npg1 n1 vdz av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n2. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1978 Page 851
15589 The Saints are Stars, and there is not the least Star, but hath its lustre and glory; The Saints Are Stars, and there is not the least Star, but hath its lustre and glory; dt n2 vbr n2, cc pc-acp vbz xx dt ds n1, cc-acp vhz po31 n1 cc n1; (67) sermon (DIV2) 1978 Page 851
15590 but yet there is a difference of Stars in glory, and the glory of the Sun of Righteousness, of the Star that came out of Jacob, is far more eminent than the Beauty of other Stars, which are set in inferiour Orbs. Pulchritudo est qualitas per quam aliquid pulchrum est. Beauty is a quality from which any thing is made beautiful. but yet there is a difference of Stars in glory, and the glory of the Sun of Righteousness, of the Star that Come out of Jacob, is Far more eminent than the Beauty of other Stars, which Are Set in inferior Orbs. Pulchritudo est qualitas per quam Aliquid Pulchrum est. Beauty is a quality from which any thing is made beautiful. cc-acp av pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, pp-f dt n1 cst vvd av pp-f np1, vbz av-j av-dc j cs dt n1 pp-f j-jn n2, r-crq vbr vvn p-acp j-jn np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la j fw-la fw-la. n1 vbz dt n1 p-acp r-crq d n1 vbz vvn j. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1978 Page 851
15591 That is beautiful which is lovely. Pulcher quasi NONLATINALPHABET, or quod pollet charitate. There is a corporeal Beauty, That is beautiful which is lovely. Pulcher quasi, or quod pollet charitate. There is a corporeal Beauty, cst vbz j r-crq vbz j. np1 fw-la, cc vvd n1 fw-la. pc-acp vbz dt j n1, (67) sermon (DIV2) 1978 Page 851
15592 and there is a mental Beauty; and there is a mental Beauty; cc pc-acp vbz dt j n1; (67) sermon (DIV2) 1978 Page 851
15593 the corporeal Beauty is nothing else besides a certain loveliness that ariseth from a due proportion of bodily parts, the corporeal Beauty is nothing Else beside a certain loveliness that arises from a due proportion of bodily parts, dt j n1 vbz pix av p-acp dt j n1 cst vvz p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f j n2, (67) sermon (DIV2) 1978 Page 851
15594 and due temperament of humours, and a comely bodily figure. and due temperament of humours, and a comely bodily figure. cc j-jn n1 pp-f n2, cc dt j j n1. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1978 Page 851
15595 The mental Beauty is a loveliness which ariseth from a well tempered Soul, adorned with good natural dispositions, moral habits, The mental Beauty is a loveliness which arises from a well tempered Soul, adorned with good natural dispositions, moral habits, dt j n1 vbz dt n1 r-crq vvz p-acp dt av j-vvn n1, vvn p-acp j j n2, j n2, (67) sermon (DIV2) 1978 Page 851
15596 or spiritual infused habits of Graces. or spiritual infused habits of Graces. cc j vvd n2 pp-f n2. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1978 Page 852
15597 When I speak of the Saints Beauty, and of Christ's Beauty, I understand it of a spiritual loveliness in them arising from that Grace which dwelled in Christ essentially, When I speak of the Saints Beauty, and of Christ's Beauty, I understand it of a spiritual loveliness in them arising from that Grace which dwelled in christ essentially, c-crq pns11 vvb pp-f dt ng1 n1, cc pp-f npg1 n1, pns11 vvb pn31 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp pno32 vvg p-acp d n1 r-crq vvd p-acp np1 av-j, (67) sermon (DIV2) 1978 Page 852
15598 as God, and was poured out upon-him without measure, as Mediator, and is derived from him to all that truly believe in him. as God, and was poured out upon-him without measure, as Mediator, and is derived from him to all that truly believe in him. c-acp np1, cc vbds vvn av j p-acp n1, c-acp n1, cc vbz vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp d cst av-j vvb p-acp pno31. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1978 Page 852
15599 Now I say, this Beauty in Christ doth infinitely transcend that of the Saints. Now I say, this Beauty in christ does infinitely transcend that of the Saints. av pns11 vvb, d n1 p-acp np1 vdz av-j vvi d pp-f dt n2. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1978 Page 852
15600 I will shew it you in some few particulars, which you may gather from what I said before concerning the Saints Beauty. I will show it you in Some few particulars, which you may gather from what I said before Concerning the Saints Beauty. pns11 vmb vvi pn31 pn22 p-acp d d n2-j, r-crq pn22 vmb vvi p-acp r-crq pns11 vvd p-acp vvg dt ng1 n1. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1978 Page 852
15601 I shewed you that the Saints Beauty was not native, and primitive, but derivative, not essential, but accidental, not perfect, but imperfect. I told you that it was indeed durable, but yet the degrees of it might fade. Let me now open to you the transcendent Excellencies of Christ's Beauty. 1. And more generally: I showed you that the Saints Beauty was not native, and primitive, but derivative, not essential, but accidental, not perfect, but imperfect. I told you that it was indeed durable, but yet the Degrees of it might fade. Let me now open to you the transcendent Excellencies of Christ's Beauty. 1. And more generally: pns11 vvd pn22 d dt ng1 n1 vbds xx j-jn, cc j, p-acp j-jn, xx j, p-acp j, xx j, p-acp j. pns11 vvd pn22 cst pn31 vbds av j, p-acp av dt n2 pp-f pn31 vmd vvi. vvb pno11 av j p-acp pn22 dt j n2 pp-f npg1 n1. crd cc av-dc av-j: (67) sermon (DIV2) 1978 Page 852
15602 It is a glorious, incomprehensible, and most incomparable Beauty; When the Word was made flesh, It is a glorious, incomprehensible, and most incomparable Beauty; When the Word was made Flesh, pn31 vbz dt j, j, cc ds j n1; c-crq dt n1 vbds vvn n1, (67) sermon (DIV2) 1979 Page 852
15603 and came and dwelt amongst the Sons of men, they beheld his glory as the glory of the only begotten of the Father, full of Grace and Truth, Joh. 1. 14. In all created Beauties, there is not equality: and Come and dwelled among the Sons of men, they beheld his glory as the glory of the only begotten of the Father, full of Grace and Truth, John 1. 14. In all created Beauty's, there is not equality: cc vvd cc vvd p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, pns32 vvd po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt av-j vvn pp-f dt n1, j pp-f n1 cc n1, np1 crd crd p-acp d j-vvn n2, pc-acp vbz xx n1: (67) sermon (DIV2) 1979 Page 852
15604 There are some faces more beautiful, and some minds more beautiful and lovely than others, which yet have their loveliness too. (Beauty is a quality which is capable of degrees.) There is a glory in Christ's Beauty, which is not to be found in the Beauty of any Saint. There Are Some faces more beautiful, and Some minds more beautiful and lovely than Others, which yet have their loveliness too. (Beauty is a quality which is capable of Degrees.) There is a glory in Christ's Beauty, which is not to be found in the Beauty of any Saint. a-acp vbr d n2 av-dc j, cc d n2 av-dc j cc j cs n2-jn, r-crq av vhb po32 n1 av. (n1 vbz dt n1 r-crq vbz j pp-f n2.) pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp npg1 n1, r-crq vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1979 Page 852
15605 The Apostle tells us, that the fulness of the Godhead dwelt in him bodily. The Apostle tells us, that the fullness of the Godhead dwelled in him bodily. dt n1 vvz pno12, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd p-acp pno31 j. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1979 Page 852
15606 And the Evangelist, that his glory was like the glory of the only begotten Son of God; he was full of Grace and Truth. And the Evangelist, that his glory was like the glory of the only begotten Son of God; he was full of Grace and Truth. cc dt np1, cst po31 n1 vbds av-j dt n1 pp-f dt av-j vvn n1 pp-f np1; pns31 vbds j pp-f n1 cc n1. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1979 Page 852
15607 Now, if you ask me what this glory is, what Tongue is able to express it? Every one sees a glory in the Sun's Light excelling the glory of the Stars; Now, if you ask me what this glory is, what Tongue is able to express it? Every one sees a glory in the Sun's Light excelling the glory of the Stars; av, cs pn22 vvb pno11 r-crq d n1 vbz, q-crq n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi pn31? d pi vvz dt vvb p-acp dt ng1 n1 vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n2; (67) sermon (DIV2) 1979 Page 852
15608 but wherein the Excellency is more than in the fulness of the Light, none is able to determine. but wherein the Excellency is more than in the fullness of the Light, none is able to determine. cc-acp c-crq dt n1 vbz av-dc cs p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pix vbz j pc-acp vvi. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1979 Page 852
15609 Here it is true which the Vulgar Latine makes the sense of Prov. 25. 27. Qui scrutatur Majestatem opprimetur à gloria: Here it is true which the vulgar Latin makes the sense of Curae 25. 27. Qui scrutatur Majestatem opprimetur à gloria: av pn31 vbz j r-crq dt j jp vvz dt n1 pp-f np1 crd crd fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-fr fw-la: (67) sermon (DIV2) 1979 Page 852
15610 While the Soul sets it self to fathom the transcendent Divine Excellencies that are in Christ, it is overcome with glory, While the Soul sets it self to fathom the transcendent Divine Excellencies that Are in christ, it is overcome with glory, cs dt n1 vvz pn31 n1 p-acp n1 dt j j-jn n2 cst vbr p-acp np1, pn31 vbz vvn p-acp n1, (67) sermon (DIV2) 1979 Page 852
15612 as the Boy that appeared to the Auncient, (who had promised his People to open to them the Doctrine of the Trinity,) unlading water out of the Sea into a little hole with a Spoon, as the Boy that appeared to the Ancient, (who had promised his People to open to them the Doctrine of the Trinity,) unlading water out of the Sea into a little hold with a Spoon, c-acp dt n1 cst vvd p-acp dt j, (r-crq vhd vvn po31 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 dt n1 pp-f dt np1,) vvg n1 av pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, (67) sermon (DIV2) 1979 Page 852
15613 and told him that he should sooner have done that work, than he would have opened the Doctrine of the Trinity: and told him that he should sooner have done that work, than he would have opened the Doctrine of the Trinity: cc vvd pno31 cst pns31 vmd av-c vhi vdn d n1, cs pns31 vmd vhi vvn dt n1 pp-f dt np1: (67) sermon (DIV2) 1979 Page 852
15614 So I may say in this case: Christ is every way wonderful. So I may say in this case: christ is every Way wondered. av pns11 vmb vvi p-acp d n1: np1 vbz d n1 j. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1979 Page 852
15615 The Prophet (concerning his Birth) cries out, Who shall declare his Generation? I may here cry out, Who shall declare his glory? Thus much we can say, that his Beauty is extensively and intensively more than that of the most eminent Saint in the World, that it is incomparable, The Prophet (Concerning his Birth) cries out, Who shall declare his Generation? I may Here cry out, Who shall declare his glory? Thus much we can say, that his Beauty is extensively and intensively more than that of the most eminent Saint in the World, that it is incomparable, dt n1 (vvg po31 n1) vvz av, r-crq vmb vvi po31 n1? pns11 vmb av vvi av, r-crq vmb vvi po31 n1? av av-d pns12 vmb vvi, cst po31 n1 vbz av-j cc av-j av-dc cs d pp-f dt av-ds j n1 p-acp dt n1, cst pn31 vbz j, (67) sermon (DIV2) 1979 Page 853
15616 and incomprehensible, but it is impossible fully to delineate his glory to you; yet something we may speak more particularly. and incomprehensible, but it is impossible Fully to delineate his glory to you; yet something we may speak more particularly. cc j, cc-acp pn31 vbz j av-j pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp pn22; av pi pns12 vmb vvi av-dc av-j. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1979 Page 853
15617 2. Therefore Christs Beauty is a Primitive Beauty. The Beauty of the most eminent Saint is no more than a derivative Beauty; 2. Therefore Christ Beauty is a Primitive Beauty. The Beauty of the most eminent Saint is no more than a derivative Beauty; crd av npg1 n1 vbz dt j n1. dt n1 pp-f dt av-ds j n1 vbz av-dx av-dc cs dt j-jn n1; (67) sermon (DIV2) 1980 Page 853
15618 we are clean through Christ's cleanness, and we are comely through Christ's comeliness. Take the Saint out of Christ he hath nothing in him but blackness, ugliness, we Are clean through Christ's cleanness, and we Are comely through Christ's comeliness. Take the Saint out of christ he hath nothing in him but blackness, ugliness, pns12 vbr j p-acp npg1 n1, cc pns12 vbr j p-acp npg1 n1. vvb dt n1 av pp-f np1 pns31 vhz pix p-acp pno31 p-acp n1, n1, (67) sermon (DIV2) 1980 Page 853
15619 and deformity, all his Beauty is derived from Christ; and deformity, all his Beauty is derived from christ; cc n1, d po31 n1 vbz vvn p-acp np1; (67) sermon (DIV2) 1980 Page 853
15620 he is but like the Star, that hath its Light from the Sun, being of it self but a thicker part of coelestial matter; he is but like the Star, that hath its Light from the Sun, being of it self but a thicker part of celestial matter; pns31 vbz p-acp av-j dt n1, cst vhz po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, vbg pp-f pn31 n1 p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f j n1; (67) sermon (DIV2) 1980 Page 853
15621 yea he is in a lower degree than a Star, which the Philosopher saith hath some (though a very small) Light of his own. yea he is in a lower degree than a Star, which the Philosopher Says hath Some (though a very small) Light of his own. uh pns31 vbz p-acp dt jc n1 cs dt n1, r-crq dt n1 vvz vhz d (cs dt j j) n1 pp-f po31 d. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1980 Page 853
15622 The Child of God of himself is not only dark, but darkness: The Child of God of himself is not only dark, but darkness: dt n1 pp-f np1 pp-f px31 vbz xx av-j j, cc-acp n1: (67) sermon (DIV2) 1980 Page 853
15623 You were once darkness (saith the Apostle) but now you are light in the Lord. You were once darkness (Says the Apostle) but now you Are Light in the Lord. pn22 vbdr a-acp n1 (vvz dt n1) p-acp av pn22 vbr j p-acp dt n1. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1980 Page 853
15624 But now Christ is not only lightsom, but light it self: I am the true Light, Job. But now christ is not only lightsome, but Light it self: I am the true Light, Job. p-acp av np1 vbz xx av-j j, p-acp vvb pn31 n1: pns11 vbm dt j n1, np1. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1980 Page 853
15625 1. 9. Joh. 8. 12. Yea, and his Light, his Beauty is from himself. Consider him as God equal with the Father, and coaevous with him; 1. 9. John 8. 12. Yea, and his Light, his Beauty is from himself. Consider him as God equal with the Father, and coevous with him; crd crd np1 crd crd uh, cc po31 n1, po31 n1 vbz p-acp px31. np1 pno31 p-acp np1 j-jn p-acp dt n1, cc j p-acp pno31; (67) sermon (DIV2) 1980 Page 853
15626 all the Divine Perfections were in him. The whole Beauty of the Godhead was in Christ. all the Divine Perfections were in him. The Whole Beauty of the Godhead was in christ. d dt j-jn n2 vbdr p-acp pno31. dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1 vbds p-acp np1. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1980 Page 853
15627 Consider him indeed as to his Humane Nature, so his Beauty was derivative; Consider him indeed as to his Humane Nature, so his Beauty was derivative; np1 pno31 av c-acp p-acp po31 j n1, av po31 n1 vbds j-jn; (67) sermon (DIV2) 1980 Page 853
15628 the Spirit was given to him (though not by measure) Joh. 3. 34 Col. 1. 19.) It pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell. the Spirit was given to him (though not by measure) John 3. 34 Col. 1. 19.) It pleased the Father that in him should all fullness dwell. dt n1 vbds vvn p-acp pno31 (cs xx p-acp n1) np1 crd crd np1 crd crd) pn31 vvd dt n1 cst p-acp pno31 vmd av-d n1 vvi. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1980 Page 853
15629 But consider now the Lord Jesus Christ personally, as God and Man, and so all his Beauty was Primitive, and from himself: But Consider now the Lord jesus christ personally, as God and Man, and so all his Beauty was Primitive, and from himself: p-acp vvi av dt n1 np1 np1 av-j, c-acp np1 cc n1, cc av d po31 n1 vbds j, cc p-acp px31: (67) sermon (DIV2) 1980 Page 853
15630 His Divine Nature being the Fountain of all Perfections, and his Humane Nature receiving the fulness of the Godhead from that Nature to which it was joyned, in the fellowship of the same Person: His Divine Nature being the Fountain of all Perfections, and his Humane Nature receiving the fullness of the Godhead from that Nature to which it was joined, in the fellowship of the same Person: png31 j-jn n1 vbg dt n1 pp-f d n2, cc po31 j n1 vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n1 p-acp r-crq pn31 vbds vvn, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt d n1: (67) sermon (DIV2) 1980 Page 853
15631 Now look what difference there is betwixt the Original Light of the Sun, and the borrowed Light of a Star, betwixt the Primitive Light of the Fire, Now look what difference there is betwixt the Original Light of the Sun, and the borrowed Light of a Star, betwixt the Primitive Light of the Fire, av vvb r-crq n1 a-acp vbz p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt j-vvn n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, (67) sermon (DIV2) 1980 Page 853
15632 and the Derivative Light of a Taper, such a transcendent difference there is between the Beauty of Christ, and the Derivative Light of a Taper, such a transcendent difference there is between the Beauty of christ, cc dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1, d dt j n1 a-acp vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (67) sermon (DIV2) 1980 Page 853
15633 and the Beauty of a Christian. and the Beauty of a Christian. cc dt n1 pp-f dt njp. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1980 Page 853
15634 3. Christ's Beauty is an Essential Beauty. When I discoursed to you concerning the Beauty of Christians, I told you that their Beauty was accidental and adventitious; all those gracious dispositions which are found in the Souls of Saints, which make them lovely and beautiful, either in the Eyes of Christ, 3. Christ's Beauty is an Essential Beauty. When I discoursed to you Concerning the Beauty of Christians, I told you that their Beauty was accidental and adventitious; all those gracious dispositions which Are found in the Souls of Saints, which make them lovely and beautiful, either in the Eyes of christ, crd npg1 n1 vbz dt j n1. c-crq pns11 vvd p-acp pn22 vvg dt n1 pp-f np1, pns11 vvd pn22 cst po32 n1 vbds j cc j; d d j n2 r-crq vbr vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, r-crq vvb pno32 j cc j, av-d p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, (67) sermon (DIV2) 1981 Page 853
15635 or of their Brethren, are but adventitious qualities, and accidents, no part of their Essence; But Christ's Beauty is Essential to him. or of their Brothers, Are but adventitious qualities, and accidents, no part of their Essence; But Christ's Beauty is Essential to him. cc pp-f po32 n2, vbr cc-acp j n2, cc n2, dx n1 pp-f po32 n1; cc-acp npg1 n1 vbz j p-acp pno31. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1981 Page 853
15636 It is certainly true, that there are no accidents in God; It is Certainly true, that there Are no accidents in God; pn31 vbz av-j j, cst a-acp vbr dx n2 p-acp np1; (67) sermon (DIV2) 1981 Page 853
15637 all that love, and goodness, and mercy, which is in Jesus Christ, that slowness to conceive a wrath, all that love, and Goodness, and mercy, which is in jesus christ, that slowness to conceive a wrath, d cst vvb, cc n1, cc n1, r-crq vbz p-acp np1 np1, cst n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, (67) sermon (DIV2) 1981 Page 854
15638 and readiness to forgive, it is all Essential unto him. and readiness to forgive, it is all Essential unto him. cc n1 pc-acp vvi, pn31 vbz d j p-acp pno31. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1981 Page 854
15639 Essentia Divina identificat sibi omnia quae sunt in Divinis (say the Schoolmen) Christ is from his Essence wise, good, gracious, holy, &c. Now every ones Reason will easily apprehend a transcendent difference between Essential and Substantial Beauty, and Adventitious and Accidental Beauty. But — Essentia Divine identificat sibi omnia Quae sunt in Divinis (say the Schoolmen) christ is from his Essence wise, good, gracious, holy, etc. Now every ones Reason will Easily apprehend a transcendent difference between Essential and Substantial Beauty, and Adventitious and Accidental Beauty. But — np1 np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la p-acp fw-la (vvb dt n2) np1 vbz p-acp po31 n1 j, j, j, j, av av d pig n1 vmb av-j vvi dt j n1 p-acp j cc j n1, cc j cc j n1. p-acp (67) sermon (DIV2) 1981 Page 854
15640 4. Christ's Beauty is a spotless Beauty; He is called the Sun of Righteousness. The Sun hath no spots in it, it is all beautiful, all glorious. 4. Christ's Beauty is a spotless Beauty; He is called the Sun of Righteousness. The Sun hath no spots in it, it is all beautiful, all glorious. crd npg1 n1 vbz dt j n1; pns31 vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f n1. dt n1 vhz dx n2 p-acp pn31, pn31 vbz d j, d j. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1982 Page 854
15641 The Saints Beauty is a spotted Beauty, or at least a Beauty attended with spots; it is like the Beauty of the Moon; The Saints Beauty is a spotted Beauty, or At least a Beauty attended with spots; it is like the Beauty of the Moon; dt ng1 n1 vbz dt vvn n1, cc p-acp ds dt n1 vvn p-acp n2; pn31 vbz av-j dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (67) sermon (DIV2) 1982 Page 854
15642 the Moon is a glorious creature, but the Moon hath its spots. the Moon is a glorious creature, but the Moon hath its spots. dt n1 vbz dt j n1, cc-acp dt n1 vhz po31 n2. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1982 Page 854
15643 Take the fairest Saint in the World, he hath some blemishes, much grace, but some corruption, much rectitude, but some crookedness; Take the Fairest Saint in the World, he hath Some blemishes, much grace, but Some corruption, much rectitude, but Some crookedness; vvb dt js n1 p-acp dt n1, pns31 vhz d n2, d n1, cc-acp d n1, d n1, cc-acp d n1; (67) sermon (DIV2) 1982 Page 854
15644 yea, he is in nothing perfect. yea, he is in nothing perfect. uh, pns31 vbz p-acp pix j. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1982 Page 854
15645 He believeth, but crieth out, Lord help my unbelief. He loveth God, this is his Beauty: He Believeth, but cries out, Lord help my unbelief. He loves God, this is his Beauty: pns31 vvz, p-acp vvz av, n1 vvb po11 n1. pns31 vvz np1, d vbz po31 n1: (67) sermon (DIV2) 1982 Page 854
15646 Oh! but he wants some degrees of love, he bewails his want of love to God, Oh! but he Wants Some Degrees of love, he bewails his want of love to God, uh cc-acp pns31 vvz d n2 pp-f n1, pns31 vvz po31 n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1, (67) sermon (DIV2) 1982 Page 854
15647 and begs of God to teach him to love him; there's his spot in his Beauty. and begs of God to teach him to love him; there's his spot in his Beauty. cc vvz pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi pno31; pc-acp|vbz po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1982 Page 854
15648 He doth direct his waies towards God; there's his Beauty: But he cries out, Oh that my waies were directed to keep thy Statutes! He does Direct his ways towards God; there's his Beauty: But he cries out, O that my ways were directed to keep thy Statutes! pns31 vdz vvi po31 n2 p-acp np1; pc-acp|vbz po31 n1: cc-acp pns31 vvz av, uh cst po11 n2 vbdr vvn pc-acp vvi po21 n2! (67) sermon (DIV2) 1982 Page 854
15649 there's his spot, there's his deformity. there's his spot, there's his deformity. pc-acp|vbz po31 n1, pc-acp|vbz po31 n1. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1982 Page 854
15650 But now look upon Christ, there was no spot found in him, no defect of Beauty, no mixture of deformity; But now look upon christ, there was no spot found in him, no defect of Beauty, no mixture of deformity; p-acp av vvb p-acp np1, pc-acp vbds dx n1 vvn p-acp pno31, dx n1 pp-f n1, dx n1 pp-f n1; (67) sermon (DIV2) 1982 Page 854
15651 no guile was found in his mouth, no deceit in his heart, no crookedness in his actions. no guile was found in his Mouth, no deceit in his heart, no crookedness in his actions. dx n1 vbds vvn p-acp po31 n1, dx n1 p-acp po31 n1, dx n1 p-acp po31 n2. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1982 Page 854
15652 5. Christ's Beauty is a never fading Beauty. I remember that I told you concerning the Beauty of the Saints, that it is a durable Beauty, it is never wholly lost, 5. Christ's Beauty is a never fading Beauty. I Remember that I told you Concerning the Beauty of the Saints, that it is a durable Beauty, it is never wholly lost, crd npg1 n1 vbz dt av-x j-vvg n1. pns11 vvb cst pns11 vvd pn22 vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n2, cst pn31 vbz dt j n1, pn31 vbz av av-jn vvn, (67) sermon (DIV2) 1983 Page 854
15653 and it is true in the Eyes of Christ, but what's the reason? because the Providence of God continually upholds that state of Beauty which is once conferred: and it is true in the Eyes of christ, but what's the reason? Because the Providence of God continually upholds that state of Beauty which is once conferred: cc pn31 vbz j p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, cc-acp q-crq|vbz dt n1? c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 av-j vvz d n1 pp-f n1 r-crq vbz a-acp vvn: (67) sermon (DIV2) 1983 Page 854
15654 Nor hath God so ordered the upholding of the Saints Beauty, but that it may fade and decay as to degrees, Nor hath God so ordered the upholding of the Saints Beauty, but that it may fade and decay as to Degrees, ccx vhz np1 av vvd dt vvg pp-f dt ng1 n1, cc-acp cst pn31 vmb vvi cc vvi a-acp p-acp n2, (67) sermon (DIV2) 1983 Page 854
15655 yea and be wholly lost (as to humane Judgment.) 'Tis true, the Beauty of Justification can never be lost, can never decay, yea and be wholly lost (as to humane Judgement.) It's true, the Beauty of Justification can never be lost, can never decay, uh cc vbi av-jn vvn (c-acp p-acp j n1.) pn31|vbz j, dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb av-x vbi vvn, vmb av-x vvi, (67) sermon (DIV2) 1983 Page 854
15656 but the Beauty of Holiness may. but the Beauty of Holiness may. cc-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1983 Page 854
15657 Now, Holiness is a great part of the Saints Beauty, both in the Eyes of God, and also of men: Now, Holiness is a great part of the Saints Beauty, both in the Eyes of God, and also of men: av, n1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1, av-d p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, cc av pp-f n2: (67) sermon (DIV2) 1983 Page 854
15658 But Christ's Beauty can never fade, the Rose of Sharon cannot wither; this is proved from the third thing. But Christ's Beauty can never fade, the Rose of Sharon cannot wither; this is proved from the third thing. cc-acp npg1 n1 vmb av-x vvi, dt vvd pp-f np1 vmbx vvi; d vbz vvn p-acp dt ord n1. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1983 Page 854
15659 If Beauty could fail from Christ, the Divine Essence might be extinguished. 6. In the last place; If Beauty could fail from christ, the Divine Essence might be extinguished. 6. In the last place; cs n1 vmd vvi p-acp np1, dt j-jn n1 vmd vbi vvn. crd p-acp dt ord n1; (67) sermon (DIV2) 1983 Page 854
15660 Christs beauty is a communicative Beauty; The loveliest face in the World, cannot procreate such another, the most vertuous ingenuous mind, cannot communicate its vertue, Christ beauty is a communicative Beauty; The loveliest face in the World, cannot procreate such Another, the most virtuous ingenuous mind, cannot communicate its virtue, npg1 n1 vbz dt j n1; dt js n1 p-acp dt n1, vmbx vvb d j-jn, dt av-ds j j n1, vmbx vvi po31 n1, (67) sermon (DIV2) 1984 Page 855
15661 and ingenuity so as to possess another Soul with it You have many a Child of God, that is exceeding beautiful, both by justifying, and regenerating grace, but what they have is to themselves. and ingenuity so as to possess Another Soul with it You have many a Child of God, that is exceeding beautiful, both by justifying, and regenerating grace, but what they have is to themselves. cc n1 av c-acp pc-acp vvi j-jn n1 p-acp pn31 pn22 vhb d dt n1 pp-f np1, cst vbz av-vvg j, av-d p-acp vvg, cc vvg n1, p-acp r-crq pns32 vhb vbz pc-acp px32. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1984 Page 855
15662 The wisest Virgins can lend no Oil to the foolish; if they do, there will not be enough for them both. The Wisest Virgins can lend no Oil to the foolish; if they do, there will not be enough for them both. dt js n2 vmb vvi dx n1 p-acp dt j; cs pns32 vdb, pc-acp vmb xx vbi av-d p-acp pno32 d. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1984 Page 855
15663 But now Christs Beauty is communicative, he is in himself comely, and he can put his comeliness upon others, But now Christ Beauty is communicative, he is in himself comely, and he can put his comeliness upon Others, p-acp av npg1 n1 vbz j, pns31 vbz p-acp px31 j, cc pns31 vmb vvi po31 n1 p-acp n2-jn, (67) sermon (DIV2) 1984 Page 855
15664 yea (which is more) he can communicate, without loss to himself, as the Fire gives heat to all in the Room, yea (which is more) he can communicate, without loss to himself, as the Fire gives heat to all in the Room, uh (r-crq vbz av-dc) pns31 vmb vvi, p-acp n1 p-acp px31, c-acp dt n1 vvz n1 p-acp d p-acp dt n1, (67) sermon (DIV2) 1984 Page 855
15665 and yet hath no less heat in itself, or as the Sun inlightneth the Moon, and yet hath no less heat in itself, or as the Sun Enlighteneth the Moon, cc av vhz dx dc n1 p-acp px31, cc p-acp dt n1 vvz dt n1, (67) sermon (DIV2) 1984 Page 855
15666 and all the Stars, yea and all the World, and yet hath as much light still as it had before that communication. and all the Stars, yea and all the World, and yet hath as much Light still as it had before that communication. cc d dt n2, uh cc d dt n1, cc av vhz p-acp d n1 av c-acp pn31 vhd p-acp d n1. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1984 Page 855
15667 So doth the Lord Jesus Christ, he hath communicated Beauty to ten thousand thousand Saints even to all that have lived since Adams fall to this day. So does the Lord jesus christ, he hath communicated Beauty to ten thousand thousand Saints even to all that have lived since Adams fallen to this day. np1 vdz dt n1 np1 np1, pns31 vhz vvn n1 p-acp crd crd crd n2 av p-acp d cst vhb vvn p-acp npg1 vvb p-acp d n1. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1984 Page 855
15668 They were all comely through his comeliness put upon them, yet hath he in himself the same Beauty he ever had. They were all comely through his comeliness put upon them, yet hath he in himself the same Beauty he ever had. pns32 vbdr d j p-acp po31 n1 vvn p-acp pno32, av vhz pns31 p-acp px31 dt d n1 pns31 av vhd. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1984 Page 855
15669 But I have spoke enough to the opening of this point. I come to the application in three or four words. But I have spoke enough to the opening of this point. I come to the application in three or four words. p-acp pns11 vhb vvn av-d p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f d n1. pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1 p-acp crd cc crd n2. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1984 Page 855
15670 1. In the first place, This calleth to all the Children of God, for that great duty mentioned, Rom. 12. 3. Not to think of himself more highly then he ought to think, 1. In the First place, This calls to all the Children of God, for that great duty mentioned, Rom. 12. 3. Not to think of himself more highly then he ought to think, crd p-acp dt ord n1, d vvz p-acp d dt n2 pp-f np1, p-acp cst j n1 vvn, np1 crd crd xx pc-acp vvi pp-f px31 av-dc av-j cs pns31 vmd pc-acp vvi, (67) sermon (DIV2) 1985 Page 855
15671 but to think soberly according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. but to think soberly according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. cc-acp pc-acp vvi av-j vvg p-acp np1 vhz vvn p-acp d n1 dt n1 pp-f n1. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1985 Page 855
15672 The want of this Spiritual Sobriety, hath been one great cause of the Drunkenness of this later age. The want of this Spiritual Sobriety, hath been one great cause of the drunkenness of this later age. dt n1 pp-f d j n1, vhz vbn crd j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d jc n1. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1985 Page 855
15673 1. Professors have been too apt to think of themselves above others, forgetting that of the Apostle in that Chap. v. 10. In honour preferring one before another; 1. Professors have been too apt to think of themselves above Others, forgetting that of the Apostle in that Chap. v. 10. In honour preferring one before Another; crd n2 vhb vbn av j pc-acp vvi pp-f px32 p-acp n2-jn, vvg cst pp-f dt n1 p-acp cst np1 n1 crd p-acp n1 vvg pi p-acp n-jn; (67) sermon (DIV2) 1986 Page 855
15674 ah how vile have Brethren seemed in one anothers Eyes? How ready have the followers of Paul been to despise the followers of Cephas, and those that followed Apollo to despise those that followed Paul? How subject have we been to contemn those not of our own form, ah how vile have Brothers seemed in one another's Eyes? How ready have the followers of Paul been to despise the followers of Cephas, and those that followed Apollo to despise those that followed Paul? How Subject have we been to contemn those not of our own from, uh q-crq j vhb n1 vvd p-acp pi ng1-jn n2? c-crq av-j vhb dt n2 pp-f np1 vbn pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f np1, cc d cst vvd np1 pc-acp vvi d cst vvd np1? c-crq j-jn vhb pns12 vbn pc-acp vvi d xx pp-f po12 d n1, (67) sermon (DIV2) 1986 Page 855
15675 though possibly better Scholars in Christs School then we! (for Scholarship in Religion is not to be judged by forms in the Church?) Certainly it had been much better for those self conceited Christians, that looking upon their own beauty have so scorned others, though possibly better Scholars in Christ School then we! (for Scholarship in Religion is not to be judged by forms in the Church?) Certainly it had been much better for those self conceited Christians, that looking upon their own beauty have so scorned Others, cs av-j jc n2 p-acp npg1 n1 cs pns12! (p-acp n1 p-acp n1 vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1?) av-j pn31 vhd vbn av-d av-jc p-acp d n1 vvn np1, cst vvg p-acp po32 d n1 vhb av vvn n2-jn, (67) sermon (DIV2) 1986 Page 855
15676 as low, legal Christians, to have thought with themselves. as low, Legal Christians, to have Thought with themselves. c-acp j, j np1, pc-acp vhi vvn p-acp px32. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1986 Page 855
15677 Ah! but what is my Beauty to Christs Beauty? And why do I despise, who my self have not attained. Ah! but what is my Beauty to Christ Beauty? And why do I despise, who my self have not attained. uh cc-acp q-crq vbz po11 n1 p-acp npg1 n1? cc q-crq vdb pns11 vvi, r-crq po11 n1 vhb xx vvn. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1986 Page 855
15678 2. A 2d sort of professors have erred by thinking of themselves above the measure of faith given to them. 2. A 2d sort of professors have erred by thinking of themselves above the measure of faith given to them. crd dt crd n1 pp-f n2 vhb vvn p-acp vvg pp-f px32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp pno32. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1987 Page 856
15679 I know nothing hath contributed so much, to the miserable distempers of our Church as this, that our professors have looked their faces in a multitiplying glass, there they have beheld their parts above what indeed they were, yea and their graces too. I know nothing hath contributed so much, to the miserable distempers of our Church as this, that our professors have looked their faces in a multitiplying glass, there they have beheld their parts above what indeed they were, yea and their graces too. pns11 vvb pix vhz vvn av av-d, p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po12 n1 c-acp d, cst po12 n2 vhb vvn po32 n2 p-acp dt j-vvg n1, a-acp pns32 vhb vvn po32 n2 p-acp r-crq av pns32 vbdr, uh cc po32 n2 av. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1987 Page 856
15680 But alas (Friends) Suppose them what you would have them, there is no cause of glorying, But alas (Friends) Suppose them what you would have them, there is no cause of glorying, p-acp uh (np1) vvb pno32 r-crq pn22 vmd vhi pno32, pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f vvg, (67) sermon (DIV2) 1987 Page 856
15681 for if thou hast received it, why doest thou glory, as if thou hadst not received. for if thou hast received it, why dost thou glory, as if thou Hadst not received. c-acp cs pns21 vh2 vvn pn31, q-crq vd2 pns21 vvi, c-acp cs pns21 vhd2 xx vvn. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1987 Page 856
15682 And let the parts and graces that make thee beautiful be what they will, certainly they are short of Christs still (who is thy great Example.) And let the parts and graces that make thee beautiful be what they will, Certainly they Are short of Christ still (who is thy great Exampl.) cc vvb dt n2 cc n2 cst vvb pno21 j vbi r-crq pns32 vmb, av-j pns32 vbr j pp-f npg1 n1 (r-crq vbz po21 j n1.) (67) sermon (DIV2) 1987 Page 856
15683 3. But most abominable are those, who dream that they are as holy as Christ, 3. But most abominable Are those, who dream that they Are as holy as christ, crd p-acp av-ds j vbr d, r-crq vvb cst pns32 vbr a-acp j c-acp np1, (67) sermon (DIV2) 1988 Page 856
15684 as perfect as he is, yea that they are Christed and Godded. They may be Devilled, and Sathanized, with pride and self conceit, as perfect as he is, yea that they Are Christed and Godded. They may be Deviled, and Sathanized, with pride and self conceit, c-acp j c-acp pns31 vbz, uh cst pns32 vbr vvd cc vvd. pns32 vmb vbi vvn, cc vvn, p-acp n1 cc n1 n1, (67) sermon (DIV2) 1988 Page 856
15685 but certainly, when the Saint is grown to the highest pitch, Christ must be higher by the head, and shoulders. but Certainly, when the Saint is grown to the highest pitch, christ must be higher by the head, and shoulders. cc-acp av-j, c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt js n1, np1 vmb vbi jc p-acp dt n1, cc n2. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1988 Page 856
15686 Did these poor worms, ever drink of that cup of which he drank? Or were they ever baptized with the Baptism wherewith he was baptized? If not, Did these poor worms, ever drink of that cup of which he drank? Or were they ever baptised with the Baptism wherewith he was baptised? If not, vdd d j n2, av vvi pp-f d n1 pp-f r-crq pns31 vvd? cc vbdr pns32 av vvn p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns31 vbds vvn? cs xx, (67) sermon (DIV2) 1988 Page 856
15707 these are mixed Beauties, thine is a perfect Beauty. We have hearts that are exceeding carnal. these Are mixed Beauty's, thine is a perfect Beauty. We have hearts that Are exceeding carnal. d vbr vvn n2, png21 vbz dt j n1. pns12 vhb n2 cst vbr vvg j. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1989 Page 857
15708 Men are very prone to admire their fellows rather for Outward Advantages, than for Spiritual Perfections; Men Are very prove to admire their Fellows rather for Outward Advantages, than for Spiritual Perfections; n2 vbr av j pc-acp vvi po32 n2 av-c p-acp j n2, cs p-acp j n2; (67) sermon (DIV2) 1989 Page 857
15687 how come they to sit at his right hand? were they the onely begotten Sons of God, full of grace and truth? How then come they (if they were not so) to be sharers with him in his glory? Away then with this blasphemous pride; how come they to fit At his right hand? were they the only begotten Sons of God, full of grace and truth? How then come they (if they were not so) to be sharers with him in his glory? Away then with this blasphemous pride; q-crq vvb pns32 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 j-jn n1? vbdr pns32 dt av-j vvn n2 pp-f np1, j pp-f n1 cc n1? c-crq av vvb pns32 (cs pns32 vbdr xx av) pc-acp vbi n2 p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 n1? av av p-acp d j n1; (67) sermon (DIV2) 1988 Page 856
15688 and if thou (O thou worm of the Earth!) knowest not how to difference Christs Beauty from thine, go to the Sun, and if thou (Oh thou worm of the Earth!) Knowest not how to difference Christ Beauty from thine, go to the Sun, cc cs pns21 (uh pns21 n1 pp-f dt n1!) vv2 xx c-crq pc-acp n1 npg1 n1 p-acp png21, vvb p-acp dt n1, (67) sermon (DIV2) 1988 Page 856
15689 and Moon, and Stars, and consider if the imperfect twinkling light of the latter bear any Proportion to the triumphing light of the former; and Moon, and Stars, and Consider if the imperfect twinkling Light of the latter bear any Proportion to the triumphing Light of the former; cc n1, cc n2, cc vvb cs dt j j-vvg n1 pp-f dt d vvb d n1 p-acp dt vvg n1 pp-f dt j; (67) sermon (DIV2) 1988 Page 856
15690 go and learn, how the heat of thy hand (made hot by the Fire) can possibly be proportionable to the heat of the Fire, which gave thy hand what heat it hath. But no more of this. go and Learn, how the heat of thy hand (made hight by the Fire) can possibly be proportionable to the heat of the Fire, which gave thy hand what heat it hath. But no more of this. vvb cc vvi, c-crq dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 (vvd j p-acp dt n1) vmb av-j vbi j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vvd po21 n1 r-crq n1 pn31 vhz. p-acp dx dc pp-f d. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1988 Page 856
15691 It is a thing not fit to be named amongst Christians. This is the first Use. In the 2d place; It is a thing not fit to be nam among Christians. This is the First Use. In the 2d place; pn31 vbz dt n1 xx j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp np1. d vbz dt ord n1. p-acp dt crd n1; (67) sermon (DIV2) 1988 Page 856
15692 Let this Caution you against that which the Apostle Jude complains of, Jude 16. Having mens persons in admiration. Let this Caution you against that which the Apostle U^de complains of, U^de 16. Having men's Persons in admiration. vvb d n1 pn22 p-acp d r-crq dt n1 np1 vvz pp-f, np1 crd vhg ng2 n2 p-acp n1. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1989 Page 856
15693 Under the former branch of Application I took notice of one great cause, of the sad miscarriages of professors in our age; Under the former branch of Application I took notice of one great cause, of the sad miscarriages of professors in our age; p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 pns11 vvd n1 pp-f crd j n1, pp-f dt j n2 pp-f n2 p-acp po12 n1; (67) sermon (DIV2) 1989 Page 856
15694 I shall here touch upon another, It is This having mens persons in admiration, Christians have had such a one in their Eye, whom they have looked upon as an holy and eminent person, full of Spiritual Beauty, I shall Here touch upon Another, It is This having men's Persons in admiration, Christians have had such a one in their Eye, whom they have looked upon as an holy and eminent person, full of Spiritual Beauty, pns11 vmb av vvi p-acp j-jn, pn31 vbz d vhg ng2 n2 p-acp n1, np1 vhb vhn d dt pi p-acp po32 n1, ro-crq pns32 vhb vvn p-acp p-acp dt j cc j n1, j pp-f j n1, (67) sermon (DIV2) 1989 Page 856
15695 and him they have followed over hedge and ditch, never looking at Christ all the way. and him they have followed over hedge and ditch, never looking At christ all the Way. cc pno31 pns32 vhb vvn p-acp n1 cc n1, av-x vvg p-acp np1 d dt n1. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1989 Page 856
15696 It is good to behold the workings of Grace upon those who are made the subjects of it; It is good to behold the workings of Grace upon those who Are made the subject's of it; pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp d r-crq vbr vvn dt n2-jn pp-f pn31; (67) sermon (DIV2) 1989 Page 857
15697 but to what end? What? that we might admire them, and follow them? no, but to what end? What? that we might admire them, and follow them? no, cc-acp p-acp q-crq n1? q-crq? cst pns12 vmd vvi pno32, cc vvi pno32? uh-dx, (67) sermon (DIV2) 1989 Page 857
15698 but that we might admire God in them, and that Grace of Christ by which they are so holy, but that we might admire God in them, and that Grace of christ by which they Are so holy, cc-acp cst pns12 vmd vvi np1 p-acp pno32, cc d n1 pp-f np1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vbr av j, (67) sermon (DIV2) 1989 Page 857
15699 so humble, so meek, so eminent in any Grace. I am afraid many have made another use of Professors seeming Beauty in these times, so humble, so meek, so eminent in any Grace. I am afraid many have made Another use of Professors seeming Beauty in these times, av j, av j, av j p-acp d n1. pns11 vbm j d vhb vvn j-jn n1 pp-f n2 vvg n1 p-acp d n2, (67) sermon (DIV2) 1989 Page 857
15700 and the Lord hath let them see, that their Beauty was vain, and their appearing Favour deceitful. Certainly Brethren, and the Lord hath let them see, that their Beauty was vain, and their appearing Favour deceitful. Certainly Brothers, cc dt n1 vhz vvn pno32 vvi, cst po32 n1 vbds j, cc po32 j-vvg vvb j. av-j n2, (67) sermon (DIV2) 1989 Page 857
15701 if that which you have heard be true, Christ alone is to be admired by you; if that which you have herd be true, christ alone is to be admired by you; cs d r-crq pn22 vhb vvn vbi j, np1 av-j vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pn22; (67) sermon (DIV2) 1989 Page 857
15702 he is the chiefest of ten thousand. he is the chiefest of ten thousand. pns31 vbz dt js-jn pp-f crd crd. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1989 Page 857
15703 Do you hear any one saying, such a Minister, such a Christian is fair, O! he, Do you hear any one saying, such a Minister, such a Christian is fair, OH! he, vdb pn22 vvi d pi vvg, d dt n1, d dt njp vbz j, uh pns31, (67) sermon (DIV2) 1989 Page 857
15704 or she is fair, they have Doves Eyes, look thou up to Heaven, and say, or she is fair, they have Dove Eyes, look thou up to Heaven, and say, cc pns31 vbz j, pns32 vhb n2 n2, vvb pns21 a-acp p-acp n1, cc vvi, (67) sermon (DIV2) 1989 Page 857
15705 Nay, (my dear Saviour!) thou art fair; these are derivative Beauties, thine is a primitive Beauty; Nay, (my dear Saviour!) thou art fair; these Are derivative Beauty's, thine is a primitive Beauty; uh-x, (po11 j-jn n1!) pns21 vb2r j; d vbr j-jn n2, png21 vbz dt j n1; (67) sermon (DIV2) 1989 Page 857
15706 the Beauty of these is but an accidental, adventitious Beauty, thine is an essential, substantial Beauty; the Beauty of these is but an accidental, adventitious Beauty, thine is an essential, substantial Beauty; dt n1 pp-f d vbz p-acp dt j, j n1, png21 vbz dt j, j n1; (67) sermon (DIV2) 1989 Page 857
15709 more for outward parts, than for Grace; more for outward parts, than for Grace; av-dc p-acp j n2, cs p-acp n1; (67) sermon (DIV2) 1989 Page 857
15710 and when they take notice of Grace in any, to admire them rather than Christ for the Grace of God bestowed upon them. and when they take notice of Grace in any, to admire them rather than christ for the Grace of God bestowed upon them. cc c-crq pns32 vvb n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d, pc-acp vvi pno32 av cs np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp pno32. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1989 Page 857
15711 The Woman, Luk. 11. 27. was guilty of the first, that hearing Christ speak, lift up her voice and said, Blessed is the Womb that bare thee, The Woman, Luk. 11. 27. was guilty of the First, that hearing christ speak, lift up her voice and said, Blessed is the Womb that bore thee, dt n1, np1 crd crd vbds j pp-f dt ord, cst vvg np1 vvi, vvb a-acp po31 n1 cc vvd, vvn vbz dt n1 cst vvd pno21, (67) sermon (DIV2) 1989 Page 857
15712 and the Paps which thou hast sucked. and the Paps which thou hast sucked. cc dt n2 r-crq pns21 vh2 vvn. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1989 Page 857
15713 Christ reforms her wish, v. 28. yea rather, Blessed are they that hear the Word of God and keep it. christ reforms her wish, v. 28. yea rather, Blessed Are they that hear the Word of God and keep it. np1 vvz po31 n1, n1 crd uh av-c, vvn vbr pns32 cst vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 cc vvi pn31. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1989 Page 857
15714 The Corinthians were guilty of the second, who much admired those amongst them that had parts, and extraordinary gifts: The Corinthians were guilty of the second, who much admired those among them that had parts, and extraordinary Gifts: dt np1 vbdr j pp-f dt ord, r-crq av-d vvd d p-acp pno32 cst vhd n2, cc j n2: (67) sermon (DIV2) 1989 Page 857
15715 The Apostle endeavours to reform that, 1 Cor. 12. 31. — I shew unto you a more excellent way; that was Grace. The Apostle endeavours to reform that, 1 Cor. 12. 31. — I show unto you a more excellent Way; that was Grace. dt n1 vvz pc-acp vvi d, crd np1 crd crd — pns11 vvb p-acp pn22 dt av-dc j n1; cst vbds n1. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1989 Page 857
15716 Grace is better than all the gifts in the World. Grace is better than all the Gifts in the World. n1 vbz jc cs d dt n2 p-acp dt n1. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1989 Page 857
15717 Christians are also subject to a third Errour, where they see, or at least think they see eminent Grace in any, they are prone to admire them, and follow them. But Christians! Christians Are also Subject to a third Error, where they see, or At least think they see eminent Grace in any, they Are prove to admire them, and follow them. But Christians! np1 vbr av j-jn p-acp dt ord n1, c-crq pns32 vvb, cc p-acp ds vvi pns32 vvb j n1 p-acp d, pns32 vbr j pc-acp vvi pno32, cc vvi pno32. p-acp np1! (67) sermon (DIV2) 1989 Page 857
15718 I shew unto you a more excellent object; I show unto you a more excellent Object; pns11 vvb p-acp pn22 dt av-dc j n1; (67) sermon (DIV2) 1989 Page 857
15719 do you see eminent grace in any, admire Christ in them, and the eminency of Grace in Christ, who hath given them such a proportion. do you see eminent grace in any, admire christ in them, and the eminency of Grace in christ, who hath given them such a proportion. vdb pn22 vvi j n1 p-acp d, vvb np1 p-acp pno32, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1, r-crq vhz vvn pno32 d dt n1. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1989 Page 857
15720 But let Christ still be greater in the Throne than the greatest Saint upon the Earth; admire him, and follow him. But let christ still be greater in the Throne than the greatest Saint upon the Earth; admire him, and follow him. cc-acp vvb np1 av vbi jc p-acp dt n1 cs dt js n1 p-acp dt n1; vvb pno31, cc vvi pno31. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1989 Page 857
15721 But that will be a third branch of Application. But that will be a third branch of Application. p-acp d vmb vbi dt ord n1 pp-f n1. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1989 Page 857
15722 What you have heard, methinks, should send you all away filled with the admiration of Christ, panting with desires after Christ, What you have herd, methinks, should send you all away filled with the admiration of christ, panting with Desires After christ, r-crq pn22 vhb vvn, vvz, vmd vvi pn22 d av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvg p-acp n2 p-acp np1, (67) sermon (DIV2) 1990 Page 857
15723 and filled with the love of him. 1. I say first, Filled with the admiration of Christ. and filled with the love of him. 1. I say First, Filled with the admiration of christ. cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31. crd pns11 vvb ord, vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1990 Page 857
15724 Have you at any time seen an eminent Christian abounding with love to God, zeal for him, clothed with humility, buried in self-denial, adorned with any Graces which have made him acceptable to all with whom he hath conversed, Have you At any time seen an eminent Christian abounding with love to God, zeal for him, clothed with humility, buried in self-denial, adorned with any Graces which have made him acceptable to all with whom he hath conversed, vhb pn22 p-acp d n1 vvn dt j njp vvg p-acp n1 p-acp np1, n1 p-acp pno31, vvn p-acp n1, vvn p-acp n1, vvn p-acp d n2 r-crq vhb vvn pno31 j p-acp d p-acp ro-crq pns31 vhz vvn, (67) sermon (DIV2) 1991 Page 857
15725 and have you admired such a one, how he could abridge himself of the sweets and contentments of this life, and have you admired such a one, how he could abridge himself of the sweets and contentment's of this life, cc vhb pn22 vvn d dt pi, c-crq pns31 vmd vvi px31 pp-f dt n2-j cc n2 pp-f d n1, (67) sermon (DIV2) 1991 Page 857
15726 and satisfie himself with being any thing, or nothing, so he might but attain to the Resurrection of the Dead, win Christ, be found in him, and satisfy himself with being any thing, or nothing, so he might but attain to the Resurrection of the Dead, win christ, be found in him, cc vvi px31 p-acp vbg d n1, cc pix, av pns31 vmd cc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, vvb np1, vbb vvn p-acp pno31, (67) sermon (DIV2) 1991 Page 857
15727 and win others to him? and will you not admire that Fountain from whence all these streams are derived? Is he a reasonable creature that gazeth upon a twinkling Star, and win Others to him? and will you not admire that Fountain from whence all these streams Are derived? Is he a reasonable creature that gazes upon a twinkling Star, cc vvi n2-jn p-acp pno31? cc vmb pn22 xx vvi d n1 p-acp c-crq d d n2 vbr vvn? vbz pns31 dt j n1 cst vvz p-acp dt j-vvg n1, (67) sermon (DIV2) 1991 Page 857
15728 and admires the lustre of it, and looks upon the Sun without any admiration at all. and admires the lustre of it, and looks upon the Sun without any admiration At all. cc vvz dt n1 pp-f pn31, cc vvz p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n1 p-acp d. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1991 Page 857
15729 Oh! admire Christ, to whom all created Perfections are no more than so many drops of Water to the Ocean, Oh! admire christ, to whom all created Perfections Are no more than so many drops of Water to the Ocean, uh vvb np1, p-acp ro-crq d j-vvn n2 vbr dx dc cs av d n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, (67) sermon (DIV2) 1991 Page 857
15954 An unpleasant Conversation in a Christian dishonours the Lord Christ; an unpleasant Conversation in a Christian dishonours the Lord christ; dt j n1 p-acp dt njp vvz dt n1 np1; (68) sermon (DIV2) 2022 Page 869
15730 so many grains of Sand to a Mountain, so many slender Beams to the body of Light in the Sun. so many grains of Sand to a Mountain, so many slender Beams to the body of Light in the Sun. av d n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, av d j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 (67) sermon (DIV2) 1991 Page 857
15731 2. Shall not this send you away panting after Union, and the seal of Union with Christ? Man as a sensual creature, desires corporeal Beauty, 2. Shall not this send you away panting After union, and the seal of union with christ? Man as a sensual creature, Desires corporeal Beauty, crd vmb xx d vvi pn22 av vvg p-acp n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1? n1 p-acp dt j n1, vvz j n1, (67) sermon (DIV2) 1992 Page 857
15732 and 'tis hard for him to see it in a Woman free for him, and not to desire her for it. and it's hard for him to see it in a Woman free for him, and not to desire her for it. cc pn31|vbz j p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1 j p-acp pno31, cc xx pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp pn31. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1992 Page 857
15733 Man as a rational creature desires mental Beauty, and it is hard for him to know of any adorned with moral Vertues, Man as a rational creature Desires mental Beauty, and it is hard for him to know of any adorned with moral Virtues, n1 p-acp dt j n1 vvz j n1, cc pn31 vbz j p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi pp-f d vvn p-acp j n2, (67) sermon (DIV2) 1992 Page 857
15734 and with a pleasing and ingenuous disposition, and not to desire friendship and acquaintance with him or her that is so qualified. and with a pleasing and ingenuous disposition, and not to desire friendship and acquaintance with him or her that is so qualified. cc p-acp dt j-vvg cc j n1, cc xx pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31 cc pno31 cst vbz av vvn. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1992 Page 857
15735 Man as regenerate and a spiritual new creature, desires spiritual Beauty; Man as regenerate and a spiritual new creature, Desires spiritual Beauty; n1 a-acp vvn cc dt j j n1, vvz j n1; (67) sermon (DIV2) 1992 Page 857
15736 and 'tis ordinary for Christians, seeing others more eminent in Grace than themselves, to desire fellowship with them, and it's ordinary for Christians, seeing Others more eminent in Grace than themselves, to desire fellowship with them, cc pn31|vbz j p-acp np1, vvg n2-jn av-dc j p-acp n1 cs px32, pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno32, (67) sermon (DIV2) 1992 Page 857
15737 and to be made partakers of their Grace. But lo here Christians, a beautiful Object excelling all created Beauties; and to be made partakers of their Grace. But lo Here Christians, a beautiful Object excelling all created Beauty's; cc pc-acp vbi vvn n2 pp-f po32 n1. p-acp uh av np1, dt j n1 vvg d vvn n2; (67) sermon (DIV2) 1992 Page 857
15738 Lo here one that is the fairest amongst the Sons of Men; Lo Here one that is the Fairest among the Sons of Men; uh av crd cst vbz dt js p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2; (67) sermon (DIV2) 1992 Page 857
15739 Lo here one to whom all the Lillies of the Field, yea even Solomon himself in all his glory, was never like; Lo Here one to whom all the Lilies of the Field, yea even Solomon himself in all his glory, was never like; uh av crd p-acp ro-crq d dt n2 pp-f dt n1, uh av np1 px31 p-acp d po31 n1, vbds av-x av-j; (67) sermon (DIV2) 1992 Page 857
15740 shall not your hearts pant after Union with him? Shall none say, Oh that this Christ were mine, his Grace mine, his Beauty mine, his Glory mine! shall not your hearts pant After union with him? Shall none say, O that this christ were mine, his Grace mine, his Beauty mine, his Glory mine! vmb xx po22 n2 vvi p-acp n1 p-acp pno31? vmb pix vvi, uh cst d np1 vbdr png11, po31 n1 png11, po31 n1 png11, po31 n1 png11! (67) sermon (DIV2) 1992 Page 857
15741 Shall not every Soul which hath had a glimpse of his Glory, desire that he would kiss it with the kisses of his mouth, that it might have further confirmations of its Interest in him? 3. And thirdly; Shall not every Soul which hath had a glimpse of his Glory, desire that he would kiss it with the Kisses of his Mouth, that it might have further confirmations of its Interest in him? 3. And Thirdly; vmb xx d n1 r-crq vhz vhn dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, vvb cst pns31 vmd vvi pn31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, cst pn31 vmd vhi jc n2 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pno31? crd cc ord; (67) sermon (DIV2) 1992 Page 857
15742 Shall not all your hearts, who have this day heard of his Beauty, burn with further love to him? Doth the Womans heart leap when she hears her Husband magnified? Doth she pride her self in secret thoughts, saying, This is my Beloved, This is my Husband? and doth the commendation which others give him blow the Coals of Love in her heart, Shall not all your hearts, who have this day herd of his Beauty, burn with further love to him? Does the Woman's heart leap when she hears her Husband magnified? Does she pride her self in secret thoughts, saying, This is my beloved, This is my Husband? and does the commendation which Others give him blow the Coals of Love in her heart, vmb xx d po22 n2, r-crq vhb d n1 vvn pp-f po31 n1, vvb p-acp jc vvb p-acp pno31? vdz dt ng1 n1 vvi c-crq pns31 vvz po31 n1 vvn? vdz pns31 vvi po31 n1 p-acp j-jn n2, vvg, d vbz po11 j-vvn, d vbz po11 n1? cc vdz dt n1 r-crq n2-jn vvb pno31 vvi dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1, (67) sermon (DIV2) 1993 Page 859
15743 and make them burn unto a flame? Oh that this Discourse might have such an influence upon you this day! and make them burn unto a flame? O that this Discourse might have such an influence upon you this day! cc vvi pno32 vvi p-acp dt n1? uh cst d n1 vmd vhi d dt n1 p-acp pn22 d n1! (67) sermon (DIV2) 1993 Page 859
15744 Have not your hearts burned within you, while I have discoursed in your Ears concerning Christ's loveliness? O go home now and love him more! But our Saviour hath said. Have not your hearts burned within you, while I have discoursed in your Ears Concerning Christ's loveliness? O go home now and love him more! But our Saviour hath said. vhb xx po22 n2 vvn p-acp pn22, cs pns11 vhb vvn p-acp po22 n2 vvg npg1 n1? sy vvb av-an av cc vvb pno31 n1! p-acp po12 n1 vhz vvn. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1993 Page 859
15745 If you love me, keep my Commandments. 4. Lastly; If you love me, keep my commandments. 4. Lastly; cs pn22 vvb pno11, vvb po11 n2. crd ord; (67) sermon (DIV2) 1993 Page 859
15746 Therefore seeing that the Beauty of Christ is so transcendent a Beauty, let all the Children of God do that one thing, (which St. Paul saith he did) viz. Not think that he hath attained, but forgetting that which is behind, press on forward to that which is before, Therefore seeing that the Beauty of christ is so transcendent a Beauty, let all the Children of God do that one thing, (which Saint Paul Says he did) viz. Not think that he hath attained, but forgetting that which is behind, press on forward to that which is before, av vvg cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz av j dt n1, vvb d dt n2 pp-f np1 vdb d crd n1, (r-crq n1 np1 vvz pns31 vdd) n1 xx vvi cst pns31 vhz vvn, p-acp vvg d r-crq vbz a-acp, vvb a-acp av-j p-acp d r-crq vbz a-acp, (67) sermon (DIV2) 1994 Page 859
15747 unto the price of the High Calling. Christ is our mark; unto the price of the High Calling. christ is our mark; p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j vvg. np1 vbz po12 n1; (67) sermon (DIV2) 1994 Page 859
15748 we are to learn of him to be lowly, and meek, to be holy and separate from sin. we Are to Learn of him to be lowly, and meek, to be holy and separate from since. pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi pp-f pno31 pc-acp vbi j, cc j, pc-acp vbi j cc vvi p-acp n1. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1994 Page 859
15749 Let no man therefore set up himself a stand short of this mark, and let every one see, that there is room for him yet to be more and more holy; Let no man Therefore Set up himself a stand short of this mark, and let every one see, that there is room for him yet to be more and more holy; vvb dx n1 av vvn a-acp px31 dt n1 j pp-f d n1, cc vvb d crd vvi, cst pc-acp vbz n1 p-acp pno31 av pc-acp vbi av-dc cc av-dc j; (67) sermon (DIV2) 1994 Page 859
15750 thou mayest be as holy as thy Neighbour, but thou art not yet as holy as Christ; that's that thou shouldest study; thou Mayest be as holy as thy Neighbour, but thou art not yet as holy as christ; that's that thou Shouldst study; pns21 vm2 vbi a-acp j c-acp po21 n1, cc-acp pns21 vb2r xx av c-acp j c-acp np1; d|vbz d pns21 vmd2 vvi; (67) sermon (DIV2) 1994 Page 859
15751 that's it which thou shouldst labour after. But this is enough to have spoken to the first Observation. The second follow: that's it which thou Shouldst labour After. But this is enough to have spoken to the First Observation. The second follow: d|vbz pn31 r-crq pns21 vmd2 vvi a-acp. p-acp d vbz av-d pc-acp vhi vvn p-acp dt ord n1. dt ord vvi: (67) sermon (DIV2) 1994 Page 859
15752 That the sense of that Value and Estimate which Jesus Christ puts upon our Souls, should make us put an high value upon him. That the sense of that Valve and Estimate which jesus christ puts upon our Souls, should make us put an high valve upon him. cst dt n1 pp-f d vvi cc n1 r-crq np1 np1 vvz p-acp po12 n2, vmd vvi pno12 vvi dt j n1 p-acp pno31. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1994 Page 859
15753 The Spouse's saying, Thou art fair (my Love!) Thou art fair, made her reply Thou art fair my Beloved. The Spouse's saying, Thou art fair (my Love!) Thou art fair, made her reply Thou art fair my beloved. dt ng1 n1, pns21 vb2r j (po11 n1!) pns21 vb2r j, vvd po31 n1 pns21 vb2r j po11 j-vvn. (67) sermon (DIV2) 1994 Page 859
15754 Sermon LIX. Cant. 1. 16. — Yea pleasant. Sermon LIX. Cant 1. 16. — Yea pleasant. n1 np1. np1 crd crd — uh j. (68) sermon (DIV2) 1994 Page 859
15755 IN my last Exercise I discoursed to you the transcendent Beauty of Christ above the creatures Beauty, which is but a Beam from that Sun, a Drop from that Fountain, the Shadow of that Substance. IN my last Exercise I discoursed to you the transcendent Beauty of christ above the creatures Beauty, which is but a Beam from that Sun, a Drop from that Fountain, the Shadow of that Substance. p-acp po11 ord n1 pns11 vvd p-acp pn22 dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt ng1 n1, r-crq vbz p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n1, dt n1 p-acp d n1, dt n1 pp-f d n1. (68) sermon (DIV2) 1995 Page 859
15756 Our Spouse here adds, NONLATINALPHABET yea pleasant; not only fair, but pleasant; Our Spouse Here adds, yea pleasant; not only fair, but pleasant; po12 n1 av vvz, uh j; xx av-j j, cc-acp j; (68) sermon (DIV2) 1995 Page 859
15757 not only NONLATINALPHABET It is a word often made use of in Scripture, signifying (sometimes) that which gives satisfaction to the outward Senses; not only It is a word often made use of in Scripture, signifying (sometime) that which gives satisfaction to the outward Senses; xx av-j pn31 vbz dt n1 av vvd n1 pp-f p-acp n1, vvg (av) cst r-crq vvz n1 p-acp dt j n2; (68) sermon (DIV2) 1995 Page 859
15758 sometimes that which gives satisfaction to the mind. sometime that which gives satisfaction to the mind. av cst r-crq vvz n1 p-acp dt n1. (68) sermon (DIV2) 1995 Page 860
15759 You read of the pleasant harp, Psal. 81. 3. of pleasant riehes, Prov. 24. 3. of the sweet Psalmist, 2 Sam. 23. 1. in all which Texts, this word is used: You read of the pleasant harp, Psalm 81. 3. of pleasant riehes, Curae 24. 3. of the sweet Psalmist, 2 Sam. 23. 1. in all which Texts, this word is used: pn22 vvb pp-f dt j n1, np1 crd crd pp-f j n2, np1 crd crd pp-f dt j n1, crd np1 crd crd p-acp d r-crq n2, d n1 vbz vvn: (68) sermon (DIV2) 1995 Page 860
15760 it sometimes denotes the Satisfaction of the mind in an object, thus it is said to be a pleasant thing to praise God, Psal. 135. 3. Psal. 147. 1. and a pleasant thing to keep Gods Commandments, Prov. 22. 18. and to see brethren dwelling together in unity; it sometime denotes the Satisfaction of the mind in an Object, thus it is said to be a pleasant thing to praise God, Psalm 135. 3. Psalm 147. 1. and a pleasant thing to keep God's commandments, Curae 22. 18. and to see brothers Dwelling together in unity; pn31 av vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, av pn31 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi dt j n1 pc-acp vvi np1, np1 crd crd np1 crd crd cc dt j n1 p-acp vvb npg1 n2, np1 crd crd cc p-acp vvi n2 vvg av p-acp n1; (68) sermon (DIV2) 1995 Page 860
15761 Psal. 133. 1. in all which Texts also this Word is used. Psalm 133. 1. in all which Texts also this Word is used. np1 crd crd p-acp d r-crq n2 av d n1 vbz vvn. (68) sermon (DIV2) 1995 Page 860
15762 The Spouse here useth the word by way of auxesis adding something to what she had said before; The Spouse Here uses the word by Way of auxesis adding something to what she had said before; dt n1 av vvz dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 vvg pi p-acp r-crq pns31 vhd vvn a-acp; (68) sermon (DIV2) 1995 Page 860
15763 Thou art fair: Yea pleasant. The Proposition is plainly this: Prop. Jesus Christ is not only beautiful, but pleasant. Thou art fair: Yea pleasant. The Proposition is plainly this: Prop. jesus christ is not only beautiful, but pleasant. pns21 vb2r j: uh j. dt n1 vbz av-j d: np1 np1 np1 vbz xx av-j j, cc-acp j. (68) sermon (DIV2) 1995 Page 860
15764 I shall speak to this Proposition by way of Explication, and Application. By way of Explication, I shall enquire, what is meant by pleasant? I shall speak to this Proposition by Way of Explication, and Application. By Way of Explication, I shall inquire, what is meant by pleasant? pns11 vmb vvi p-acp d n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cc n1. p-acp n1 pp-f n1, pns11 vmb vvi, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp j? (68) sermon (DIV2) 1997 Page 860
15765 2. How the Lord Jesus Christ is not only fair, but also pleasant? I shall there subjoin the confirmation. 2. How the Lord jesus christ is not only fair, but also pleasant? I shall there subjoin the confirmation. crd c-crq dt n1 np1 np1 vbz xx av-j j, cc-acp av j? pns11 vmb a-acp vvi dt n1. (68) sermon (DIV2) 1998 Page 860
15766 1. Qu. What doth the Spouse mean, when she says Christ is pleasant? 1. Qu. What does the Spouse mean, when she Says christ is pleasant? crd n1 q-crq vdz dt n1 vvb, c-crq pns31 vvz np1 vbz j? (68) sermon (DIV2) 1999 Page 860
15767 The word translated pleasant, is sometimes used to signify what is grateful to the sensual Eye, The word translated pleasant, is sometime used to signify what is grateful to the sensual Eye, dt n1 vvn j, vbz av vvn pc-acp vvi r-crq vbz j p-acp dt j n1, (68) sermon (DIV2) 2000 Page 860
15768 and so may be conceived Synonymous, to the term fair, but I conceive the Spouse here intendeth something more, (as I hinted to you before.) Amongst men, beauty properly relates to the complexion, pleasantness to the conversation, a man may be fair and yet not pleasant, he may have a fair face, and so may be conceived Synonymous, to the term fair, but I conceive the Spouse Here intends something more, (as I hinted to you before.) among men, beauty properly relates to the complexion, pleasantness to the Conversation, a man may be fair and yet not pleasant, he may have a fair face, cc av vmb vbi vvn np1, p-acp dt n1 j, p-acp pns11 vvb dt n1 av vvz pi dc, (c-acp pns11 vvd p-acp pn22 a-acp.) p-acp n2, n1 av-j vvz p-acp dt n1, n1 p-acp dt n1, dt n1 vmb vbi j cc av xx j, pns31 vmb vhi dt j n1, (68) sermon (DIV2) 2000 Page 860
15769 and a false heart, a sweet countenance, and a sour Soul. But yet this difference will not serve us here. and a false heart, a sweet countenance, and a sour Soul. But yet this difference will not serve us Here. cc dt j n1, dt j n1, cc dt j n1 p-acp av d n1 vmb xx vvi pno12 av. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2000 Page 860
15770 For Christs beauty is not a corporeal, sensual beauty, but an inward Spiritual beauty, and it is yet harder to distinguish, fair, and pleasant, as they relate to Christ: For Christ beauty is not a corporeal, sensual beauty, but an inward Spiritual beauty, and it is yet harder to distinguish, fair, and pleasant, as they relate to christ: p-acp npg1 n1 vbz xx dt j, j n1, cc-acp dt j j n1, cc pn31 vbz av jc pc-acp vvi, j, cc j, c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp np1: (68) sermon (DIV2) 2000 Page 860
15771 Bernard gives a double guess in the case — Eminentiam decoris illâ repetitione designat. Aut certe in utrâque Christi substantiâ dignam expressit omni admiratione decorem: Bernard gives a double guess in the case — Eminentiam decoris illâ repetition designat. Or certain in Utraque Christ substantiâ dignam expressit omni admiration decorem: np1 vvz dt j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1 — fw-la fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la. fw-la j p-acp n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la: (68) sermon (DIV2) 2000 Page 860
15772 in alterâ naturâ, in alterâ gratid: in alterâ naturâ, in alterâ grated: p-acp fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la vvn: (68) sermon (DIV2) 2000 Page 860
15773 That is, the Spouse by this repetition signifies that eminency of beauty, which is in Christ, That is, the Spouse by this repetition signifies that eminency of beauty, which is in christ, cst vbz, dt n1 p-acp d n1 vvz d n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vbz p-acp np1, (68) sermon (DIV2) 2000 Page 860
15774 or else by this double term, signifieth the beauty of Christs two Natures; or Else by this double term, signifies the beauty of Christ two Nature's; cc av p-acp d j-jn n1, vvz dt n1 pp-f npg1 crd n2; (68) sermon (DIV2) 2000 Page 860
15775 the first, i. e. His Divine Nature being beautiful by Nature; the second by Grace: Thou art fair considered as to thy Divine Nature, the First, i. e. His Divine Nature being beautiful by Nature; the second by Grace: Thou art fair considered as to thy Divine Nature, dt ord, sy. sy. po31 j-jn n1 vbg j p-acp n1; dt ord p-acp n1: pns21 vb2r j vvn a-acp p-acp po21 j-jn n1, (68) sermon (DIV2) 2000 Page 860
15776 as thou wert from all eternity, existing in the form of God, God blessed for ever, the bright Character of thy Fathers substance, and the express Image of his glory. as thou Wertenberg from all eternity, existing in the from of God, God blessed for ever, the bright Character of thy Father's substance, and the express Image of his glory. c-acp pns21 vbd2r p-acp d n1, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 vvn p-acp av, dt j n1 pp-f po21 ng1 n1, cc dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2000 Page 861
15777 Yea pleasant, in thy form as a Servant, when thou didst make thy self of no reputation for my sake, &c. Gregory agrees, in the same Notion. Yea pleasant, in thy from as a Servant, when thou didst make thy self of no reputation for my sake, etc. Gregory agrees, in the same Notion. uh j, p-acp po21 n1 p-acp dt n1, c-crq pns21 vdd2 vvi po21 n1 pp-f dx n1 p-acp po11 n1, av np1 vvz, p-acp dt d n1. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2000 Page 861
15778 2. There are others, who by the pleasantness (which the Spouse here entituleth her Beloved unto) understand his pleasant administration of his Covenant, Doctrines, reproofs, &c. indeed the Lords staff (which denotes his Covenant) is called NONLATINALPHABET Beauty. 2. There Are Others, who by the pleasantness (which the Spouse Here entitleth her beloved unto) understand his pleasant administration of his Covenant, Doctrines, reproofs, etc. indeed the lords staff (which denotes his Covenant) is called Beauty. crd pc-acp vbr n2-jn, r-crq p-acp dt n1 (r-crq dt n1 av vvz po31 j-vvn p-acp) vvb po31 j n1 pp-f po31 n1, n2, n2, av av dt n2 n1 (r-crq vvz po31 n1) vbz vvn n1. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2001 Page 861
15779 And David useth this word to express the Satisfaction he took, in the Ordinances of God, Psal. 27. 4. Psal. 90. 17. And our own Annotations expound this Text by Psal. 84. v. 1. The sense then is this: And David uses this word to express the Satisfaction he took, in the Ordinances of God, Psalm 27. 4. Psalm 90. 17. And our own Annotations expound this Text by Psalm 84. v. 1. The sense then is this: np1 np1 vvz d n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pns31 vvd, p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, np1 crd crd np1 crd crd cc po12 d n2 vvi d n1 p-acp np1 crd n1 crd dt n1 av vbz d: (68) sermon (DIV2) 2001 Page 861
15780 Thou art sair (O my Saviour!) transcendently fair, and beautiful, adorned with all Grace. Thou art sair (Oh my Saviour!) transcendently fair, and beautiful, adorned with all Grace. pns21 vb2r j (uh po11 n1!) av-j j, cc j, vvn p-acp d n1. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2001 Page 861
15781 Yea pleasant, in all thy administrations, and dealings out of thy self, in thine Ordinances, thou art pleasant. Thou sweetly dispensest grace, (from the fountain which is in thee,) by the Ordinances of the Gospel which are so many conduit pipes. Yea pleasant, in all thy administrations, and dealings out of thy self, in thine Ordinances, thou art pleasant. Thou sweetly dispensest grace, (from the fountain which is in thee,) by the Ordinances of the Gospel which Are so many conduit pipes. uh j, p-acp d po21 n2, cc n2-vvg av pp-f po21 n1, p-acp po21 n2, pns21 vb2r j. pns21 av-j vvn n1, (p-acp dt n1 r-crq vbz p-acp pno21,) p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 r-crq vbr av d n1 n2. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2001 Page 861
15782 3. I shall offer you a third Notion of the term. As amongst men, we may easily distinguish betwixt beauty, and pleasantness, whether you take beauty, 3. I shall offer you a third Notion of the term. As among men, we may Easily distinguish betwixt beauty, and pleasantness, whither you take beauty, crd pns11 vmb vvi pn22 dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1. p-acp p-acp n2, pns12 vmb av-j vvi p-acp n1, cc n1, cs pn22 vvb n1, (68) sermon (DIV2) 2002 Page 861
15783 for the comeliness of the outward man, or the Ornament of the inward man. A man or woman may have a sweet complexion, a lovely Countenance, a beautiful personage, for the comeliness of the outward man, or the Ornament of the inward man. A man or woman may have a sweet complexion, a lovely Countenance, a beautiful personage, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt j n1. dt n1 cc n1 vmb vhi dt j n1, dt j n1, dt j n1, (68) sermon (DIV2) 2002 Page 861
15784 and yet have a debauched Soul, and so be far from pleasantness, yea a man may have a mental beauty, and yet not pleasant, no good Companion for ones life. and yet have a debauched Soul, and so be Far from pleasantness, yea a man may have a mental beauty, and yet not pleasant, no good Companion for ones life. cc av vhb dt j-vvn n1, cc av vbi av-j p-acp n1, uh dt n1 vmb vhi dt j n1, cc av xx j, dx j n1 p-acp pi2 n1. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2002 Page 861
15785 There are many men who are wise, and just, and learned, and yet possibly, through pride, morosity, There Are many men who Are wise, and just, and learned, and yet possibly, through pride, morosity, pc-acp vbr d n2 r-crq vbr j, cc j, cc j, cc av av-j, p-acp n1, n1, (68) sermon (DIV2) 2002 Page 861
15786 or surliness, or reservedness, not pleasant: Pleasantness doth much refer to the conversation: or surliness, or reservedness, not pleasant: Pleasantness does much refer to the Conversation: cc n1, cc n1, xx j: n1 vdz d vvi p-acp dt n1: (68) sermon (DIV2) 2002 Page 861
15787 and if we allow this sense of the term; by which (As our own Annotators observe) the Spouse doth elegantly correct, and if we allow this sense of the term; by which (As our own Annotators observe) the Spouse does elegantly correct, cc cs pns12 vvb d n1 pp-f dt n1; p-acp r-crq (p-acp po12 d n2 vvb) dt n1 vdz av-j vvi, (68) sermon (DIV2) 2002 Page 861
15788 and raise the sense of what she had before said: Then this is that which the Spouse saith: and raise the sense of what she had before said: Then this is that which the Spouse Says: cc vvi dt n1 pp-f r-crq pns31 vhd a-acp vvn: av d vbz d r-crq dt n1 vvz: (68) sermon (DIV2) 2002 Page 861
15789 My Dear Saviour, is not only beautiful in the Eye of my mind, both in respect of his Maj sty, My Dear Saviour, is not only beautiful in the Eye of my mind, both in respect of his Maj sty, po11 j-jn n1, vbz xx av-j j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, d p-acp n1 pp-f po31 np1 n1, (68) sermon (DIV2) 2002 Page 861
15790 and glory, and of that Grace, which was poured forth upon his lips, in respect of the eminent perfections, both of his Divine, and glory, and of that Grace, which was poured forth upon his lips, in respect of the eminent perfections, both of his Divine, cc n1, cc pp-f d n1, r-crq vbds vvn av p-acp po31 n2, p-acp n1 pp-f dt j n2, d pp-f po31 j-jn, (68) sermon (DIV2) 2002 Page 861
15791 and humane Nature, but he is also lovely, and amiable, and so I have sound him in all his dispensations to me and also in all my converse with him. and humane Nature, but he is also lovely, and amiable, and so I have found him in all his dispensations to me and also in all my converse with him. cc j n1, p-acp pns31 vbz av j, cc j, cc av pns11 vhb vvi pno31 p-acp d po31 n2 p-acp pno11 cc av p-acp d po11 n1 p-acp pno31. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2002 Page 861
15792 Thus it denoteth the pleasantness of the Souls Communion with Christ, and may comprehend both his Communication of himself to the Souls of his People in and through his Ordinances, and also, his Communication of himself to them, by way of more immediate, Spiritual influences; Thus it denoteth the pleasantness of the Souls Communion with christ, and may comprehend both his Communication of himself to the Souls of his People in and through his Ordinances, and also, his Communication of himself to them, by Way of more immediate, Spiritual influences; av pn31 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n2 n1 p-acp np1, cc vmb vvi d po31 n1 pp-f px31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp cc p-acp po31 n2, cc av, po31 n1 pp-f px31 p-acp pno32, p-acp n1 pp-f dc j, j n2; (68) sermon (DIV2) 2002 Page 862
15793 and it importeth thus much, That a Christians walking with God, is a pleasant walking, you know that the life of a Child of God in Scripture is expressed under several Notions; and it imports thus much, That a Christians walking with God, is a pleasant walking, you know that the life of a Child of God in Scripture is expressed under several Notions; cc pn31 vvz av av-d, cst dt np1 vvg p-acp np1, vbz dt j n-vvg, pn22 vvb cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 vbz vvn p-acp j n2; (68) sermon (DIV2) 2002 Page 862
15794 it is sometimes called, a walking with God. It is said of Enoch, he walked with God, Gen. 5. 22. 24. the like of Noah, Gen. 6. 9. it is called, a walking in Gods ways: And after Gods Commandments. A walking with Christ, Col. 2. 6. A walking in the Spirit, Gal. 5. 16. 25. Christ is he who maintaineth, it is sometime called, a walking with God. It is said of Enoch, he walked with God, Gen. 5. 22. 24. the like of Noah, Gen. 6. 9. it is called, a walking in God's ways: And After God's commandments. A walking with christ, Col. 2. 6. A walking in the Spirit, Gal. 5. 16. 25. christ is he who maintaineth, pn31 vbz av vvn, dt vvg p-acp np1. pn31 vbz vvn pp-f np1, pns31 vvd p-acp np1, np1 crd crd crd dt j pp-f np1, np1 crd crd pn31 vbz vvn, dt j-vvg p-acp npg1 n2: cc p-acp npg1 n2. dt vvg p-acp np1, np1 crd crd dt vvg p-acp dt n1, np1 crd crd crd np1 vbz pns31 r-crq vvz, (68) sermon (DIV2) 2002 Page 862
15795 and influenceth, and upholdeth, a Christians life, he is the Companion of his life, now that which the Spouse asserts is, that Christ is not a sour Companion, to make use of the similitude of the Text. Many a Woman hath an Husband, who it may be is a comely Person learned, sober, wise, and influenceth, and upholds, a Christians life, he is the Companion of his life, now that which the Spouse asserts is, that christ is not a sour Companion, to make use of the similitude of the Text. Many a Woman hath an Husband, who it may be is a comely Person learned, Sobrium, wise, cc vvz, cc vvz, dt njpg2 n1, pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, av cst r-crq dt n1 n2 vbz, cst np1 vbz xx dt j n1, pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt np1 av-d dt n1 vhz dt n1, r-crq pn31 vmb vbi vbz av j n1 j, j, j, (68) sermon (DIV2) 2002 Page 862
15796 but yet possibly of a morose reserved temper, or of a proud, and surly disposition, he is fair but he is not pleasant, Jesus Christ the Husband to a gracious heart, is not only beautiful, but yet possibly of a morose reserved temper, or of a proud, and surly disposition, he is fair but he is not pleasant, jesus christ the Husband to a gracious heart, is not only beautiful, cc-acp av av-j pp-f dt n1 vvn n1, cc pp-f dt j, cc j n1, pns31 vbz j cc-acp pns31 vbz xx j, np1 np1 dt n1 p-acp dt j n1, vbz xx av-j j, (68) sermon (DIV2) 2002 Page 862
15797 so as a Soul may please it self in beholding of him, and looking upon him, but he is also pleasant: so as a Soul may please it self in beholding of him, and looking upon him, but he is also pleasant: av c-acp dt n1 vmb vvi pn31 n1 p-acp vvg pp-f pno31, cc vvg p-acp pno31, cc-acp pns31 vbz av j: (68) sermon (DIV2) 2002 Page 862
15798 all his dealings and converse with the Souls of his People are sweet, and delightful. all his dealings and converse with the Souls of his People Are sweet, and delightful. d po31 n2-vvg cc n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 vbr j, cc j. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2002 Page 862
15799 And thus much may serve to have spoken to the first question, and for the more general explication of the term; the second follows, viz. And thus much may serve to have spoken to the First question, and for the more general explication of the term; the second follows, viz. cc av d vmb vvi pc-acp vhi vvn p-acp dt ord n1, cc p-acp dt av-dc j n1 pp-f dt n1; dt ord vvz, n1 (68) sermon (DIV2) 2002 Page 862
15800 2. Qu. How is the Lord Jesus Christ pleasant? And in what particulars doth his pleasantness appear? 2. Qu. How is the Lord jesus christ pleasant? And in what particulars does his pleasantness appear? crd n1 q-crq vbz dt n1 np1 np1 j? cc p-acp r-crq n2-jn vdz po31 n1 vvi? (68) sermon (DIV2) 2003 Page 862
15801 1. Pleasantness implies a general sweetness, and loveliness in conversation, 2 Sam. 1. 26. I am distressed for thee, (my Brother Jonathan) very pleasant wert thou to me. 1. Pleasantness Implies a general sweetness, and loveliness in Conversation, 2 Sam. 1. 26. I am distressed for thee, (my Brother Johnathan) very pleasant Wertenberg thou to me. crd n1 vvz dt j n1, cc n1 p-acp n1, crd np1 crd crd sy vbm vvn p-acp pno21, (po11 n1 np1) av j vbd2r pns21 p-acp pno11. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2004 Page 862
15802 David apprehended a loveliness in his converse with Jonathan: as a man delights to be in the Company of his friend, David apprehended a loveliness in his converse with Johnathan: as a man delights to be in the Company of his friend, np1 vvn dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp np1: p-acp dt n1 vvz pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (68) sermon (DIV2) 2004 Page 862
15803 and hath much Satisfaction in it, so it is with the gracious Soul. The life of a Christian is a pleasant life, and hath much Satisfaction in it, so it is with the gracious Soul. The life of a Christian is a pleasant life, cc vhz d n1 p-acp pn31, av pn31 vbz p-acp dt j n1 dt n1 pp-f dt njp vbz dt j n1, (68) sermon (DIV2) 2004 Page 862
15804 because Christ is pleasant to it. Because christ is pleasant to it. c-acp np1 vbz j p-acp pn31. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2004 Page 862
15805 I told you before that a Christian hath in this life a double converse with Christ. 1. In Ordinances and duties. I told you before that a Christian hath in this life a double converse with christ. 1. In Ordinances and duties. pns11 vvd pn22 p-acp d dt njp vhz p-acp d n1 dt j-jn n1 p-acp np1. crd p-acp n2 cc n2. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2004 Page 862
15806 2. By the immediate influences of his Spirit in all his conversation. As to both Christ is pleasant. 2. By the immediate influences of his Spirit in all his Conversation. As to both christ is pleasant. crd p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp d po31 n1. c-acp p-acp d np1 vbz j. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2006 Page 862
15807 1. It is a pleasant thing for the Soul of a Christian, to enjoy Christ in his Ordinances, Psal. 84. 1, 2. How amiable are thy Tabernacles O Lord of Hosts, my Soul longeth, 1. It is a pleasant thing for the Soul of a Christian, to enjoy christ in his Ordinances, Psalm 84. 1, 2. How amiable Are thy Tabernacles Oh Lord of Hosts, my Soul Longeth, crd pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt njp, pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp po31 n2, np1 crd crd, crd c-crq j vbr po21 n2 uh n1 pp-f n2, po11 n1 vvz, (68) sermon (DIV2) 2007 Page 862
15808 yea even fainteth, for the Courts of the Lord: yea even fainteth, for the Courts of the Lord: uh av vvz, p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1: (68) sermon (DIV2) 2007 Page 862
15809 it is a pleasant thing to a Christian, to hear of Christ in a Sermon, to look up to Christ in Prayer: it is a pleasant thing to a Christian, to hear of christ in a Sermon, to look up to christ in Prayer: pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt njp, pc-acp vvi pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp np1 p-acp n1: (68) sermon (DIV2) 2007 Page 863
15810 to praise the name of God. to praise the name of God. pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2007 Page 863
15811 David upon this argument engageth the Children of God to praise him, for it is pleasant, Psal. 135. 3. Psal. 147. 1. 2. It is a pleasant thing, to a gracious Soul, from the influences of the Spirit of grace to direct his life according to the rule of Gods Word. David upon this argument engageth the Children of God to praise him, for it is pleasant, Psalm 135. 3. Psalm 147. 1. 2. It is a pleasant thing, to a gracious Soul, from the influences of the Spirit of grace to Direct his life according to the Rule of God's Word. np1 p-acp d n1 vvz dt n2 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi pno31, c-acp pn31 vbz j, np1 crd crd np1 crd crd crd pn31 vbz dt j n1, p-acp dt j n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2007 Page 863
15812 As it was the meat and drink of our Saviour, to do the will of his Heavenly Father: As it was the meat and drink of our Saviour, to do the will of his Heavenly Father: p-acp pn31 vbds dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n1, pc-acp vdi dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1: (68) sermon (DIV2) 2008 Page 863
15813 so it is the meat of a disciple, of Christ to do the will of Christ especially when he findeth his Soul advantaged to it from the influences of the Spirit of Christ, Rom, 7. 22. I delight in the Law of God, after the inward man. so it is the meat of a disciple, of christ to do the will of christ especially when he finds his Soul advantaged to it from the influences of the Spirit of christ, Rom, 7. 22. I delight in the Law of God, After the inward man. av pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pp-f np1 pc-acp vdi dt n1 pp-f np1 av-j q-crq pns31 vvz po31 n1 vvn p-acp pn31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, np1, crd crd pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt j n1. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2008 Page 863
15814 Observe two things, St. Paul doth not say I delight in the Love of God; who could do otherwise then so? But I delight in the Law of God: Observe two things, Saint Paul does not say I delight in the Love of God; who could do otherwise then so? But I delight in the Law of God: vvb crd n2, n1 np1 vdz xx vvi pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; r-crq vmd vdi av av av? p-acp pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (68) sermon (DIV2) 2008 Page 863
15815 an holy heart delights in the Law of God: but secondly, Observe the restriction, as to the inward man. This may prevent an objection. an holy heart delights in the Law of God: but secondly, Observe the restriction, as to the inward man. This may prevent an objection. dt j n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: cc-acp ord, vvb dt n1, a-acp p-acp dt j n1. d vmb vvi dt n1. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2008 Page 863
15816 Will some poor Soul say, I cannot say that I delight in strictness, the Lord Pardon it to me, I even force my self upon any close walking: Will Some poor Soul say, I cannot say that I delight in strictness, the Lord Pardon it to me, I even force my self upon any close walking: n1 d j n1 vvi, pns11 vmbx vvi cst pns11 vvb p-acp n1, dt n1 vvb pn31 p-acp pno11, pns11 av vvi po11 n1 p-acp d j n-vvg: (68) sermon (DIV2) 2008 Page 863
15817 But doost thou not delight in the Law of God as to thy inward man? If thou doest, Christ is pleasant to thee, he is not pleasant to thy flesh, But dost thou not delight in the Law of God as to thy inward man? If thou dost, christ is pleasant to thee, he is not pleasant to thy Flesh, cc-acp vd2 pns21 xx vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 c-acp p-acp po21 j n1? cs pns21 vd2, np1 vbz j p-acp pno21, pns31 vbz xx j p-acp po21 n1, (68) sermon (DIV2) 2008 Page 863
15818 but he is pleasant to thy Spirit. but he is pleasant to thy Spirit. cc-acp pns31 vbz j p-acp po21 n1. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2008 Page 863
15819 2. you will further understand how Christ is pleasant to the Soul, and receive a further confirmation of it, 2. you will further understand how christ is pleasant to the Soul, and receive a further confirmation of it, crd pn22 vmb av-jc vvi c-crq np1 vbz j p-acp dt n1, cc vvi dt jc n1 pp-f pn31, (68) sermon (DIV2) 2009 Page 863
15820 if you but consider, what is requisite to make one pleasant, as a pleasant Husband, or a pleasant Companion, of ones life, &c. I conceive there are three things. if you but Consider, what is requisite to make one pleasant, as a pleasant Husband, or a pleasant Companion, of ones life, etc. I conceive there Are three things. cs pn22 cc-acp vvb, r-crq vbz j pc-acp vvi crd j, p-acp dt j n1, cc dt j n1, pp-f pig n1, av pns11 vvb pc-acp vbr crd n2. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2009 Page 863
15821 1. Some real positive worth. A man or woman that hath no worth, is pleasant to none, 1. some real positive worth. A man or woman that hath no worth, is pleasant to none, crd d j j n1. dt n1 cc n1 cst vhz dx n1, vbz j p-acp pix, (68) sermon (DIV2) 2010 Page 863
15822 but such as are fools, or sots, Christ hath an infinite worth in him, nay you will observe, that although a man have much worth in him, but such as Are Fools, or sots, christ hath an infinite worth in him, nay you will observe, that although a man have much worth in him, cc-acp d c-acp vbr n2, cc n2, np1 vhz dt j n1 p-acp pno31, uh-x pn22 vmb vvi, cst cs dt n1 vhb d n1 p-acp pno31, (68) sermon (DIV2) 2010 Page 863
15823 yet he is pleasant to none but such, as may have an advantage from his worth: yet he is pleasant to none but such, as may have an advantage from his worth: av pns31 vbz j p-acp pix cc-acp d, c-acp vmb vhi dt n1 p-acp po31 n1: (68) sermon (DIV2) 2010 Page 863
15824 the most learned man in the World hath no pleasantness in him, to the apprehension of a Clown, that is not in a capacity to partake of his worth: the most learned man in the World hath no pleasantness in him, to the apprehension of a Clown, that is not in a capacity to partake of his worth: dt av-ds j n1 p-acp dt n1 vhz dx n1 p-acp pno31, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst vbz xx p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pp-f po31 n1: (68) sermon (DIV2) 2010 Page 863
15825 so that to make a man pleasant, he must not only have a real worth in him, so that to make a man pleasant, he must not only have a real worth in him, av cst pc-acp vvi dt n1 j, pns31 vmb xx av-j vhi dt j n1 p-acp pno31, (68) sermon (DIV2) 2010 Page 863
15826 but a worth of such a Nature, as he to whom he is pleasant may be advantaged; but a worth of such a Nature, as he to whom he is pleasant may be advantaged; cc-acp dt n1 pp-f d dt n1, c-acp pns31 p-acp ro-crq pns31 vbz j vmb vbi vvn; (68) sermon (DIV2) 2010 Page 863
15827 such is Christ, such are the excellencies of Christ. such is christ, such Are the excellencies of christ. d vbz np1, d vbr dt n2 pp-f np1. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2010 Page 863
15828 2. To make a Person pleasant (besides a real worth,) there is required some sutableness of nature, and disposition, to the party which so judgeth of him: 2. To make a Person pleasant (beside a real worth,) there is required Some suitableness of nature, and disposition, to the party which so Judgeth of him: crd p-acp vvi dt n1 j (p-acp dt j n1,) pc-acp vbz vvn d n1 pp-f n1, cc n1, p-acp dt n1 r-crq av vvz pp-f pno31: (68) sermon (DIV2) 2011 Page 863
15829 take now an eminently learned man in any science, though he hath a worth in him, take now an eminently learned man in any science, though he hath a worth in him, vvb av dt av-j j n1 p-acp d n1, cs pns31 vhz dt j p-acp pno31, (68) sermon (DIV2) 2011 Page 864
15830 and such a worth, as might to a novice be advantageous, yet all this doth not make him pleasant that which makes the Husband pleasant to the Wife, and such a worth, as might to a novice be advantageous, yet all this does not make him pleasant that which makes the Husband pleasant to the Wife, cc d dt n1, c-acp vmd p-acp dt n1 vbi j, av d d vdz xx vvi pno31 j cst r-crq vvz dt n1 j p-acp dt n1, (68) sermon (DIV2) 2011 Page 864
15831 and the Superior pleasant to the inferiour, is some congruity of disposition. and the Superior pleasant to the inferior, is Some congruity of disposition. cc dt j-jn j p-acp dt j-jn, vbz d n1 pp-f n1. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2011 Page 864
15832 And such a congruity there is betwixt Christ and a believing Soul. Christ notwithstanding all that perfection of grace, And such a congruity there is betwixt christ and a believing Soul. christ notwithstanding all that perfection of grace, cc d dt n1 a-acp vbz p-acp np1 cc dt j-vvg n1 np1 p-acp d cst n1 pp-f n1, (68) sermon (DIV2) 2011 Page 864
15833 and excellency which is in him, and notwithstanding, the aptitude, and fitness of his grace to the wants of a Soul, and excellency which is in him, and notwithstanding, the aptitude, and fitness of his grace to the Wants of a Soul, cc n1 r-crq vbz p-acp pno31, cc a-acp, dt n1, cc n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (68) sermon (DIV2) 2011 Page 864
15834 yet is not pleasant to a natural man: yet is not pleasant to a natural man: av vbz xx j p-acp dt j n1: (68) sermon (DIV2) 2011 Page 864
15835 he is not beautiful to him, because he wanteth Spiritual Eyes to discern, he is not pleasant to him, he is not beautiful to him, Because he Wants Spiritual Eyes to discern, he is not pleasant to him, pns31 vbz xx j p-acp pno31, c-acp pns31 vvz j n2 pc-acp vvi, pns31 vbz xx j p-acp pno31, (68) sermon (DIV2) 2011 Page 864
15836 because he wants that congruity of disposition which is necessary: Christ is holy, he is unholy. Because he Wants that congruity of disposition which is necessary: christ is holy, he is unholy. c-acp pns31 vvz d n1 pp-f n1 r-crq vbz j: np1 vbz j, pns31 vbz j. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2011 Page 864
15837 But now the believer is made partaker of the Divine Nature, 2 Pet. 1. 4. He is a partaker of Christ, Heb. 3. 14. And indeed hence ariseth, that particular pleasantness, which the believing Soul doth above any other Soul discern in Christ; even from that congruity. But now the believer is made partaker of the Divine Nature, 2 Pet. 1. 4. He is a partaker of christ, Hebrew 3. 14. And indeed hence arises, that particular pleasantness, which the believing Soul does above any other Soul discern in christ; even from that congruity. p-acp av dt n1 vbz vvn n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, crd np1 crd crd pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd crd cc av av vvz, cst j n1, r-crq dt j-vvg n1 vdz p-acp d j-jn n1 vvi p-acp np1; av p-acp d n1. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2011 Page 864
15838 3. To make any one, not only fair, but pleasant, there will be required of him a Freedom from those things, which spoil all pleasantness in converse, and a presence and exercise of those dispositions, which are in themselves grateful to humane Nature. I will instance in two on three, 3. To make any one, not only fair, but pleasant, there will be required of him a Freedom from those things, which spoil all pleasantness in converse, and a presence and exercise of those dispositions, which Are in themselves grateful to humane Nature. I will instance in two on three, crd p-acp vvi d crd, xx av-j j, cc-acp j, pc-acp vmb vbi vvn pp-f pno31 dt n1 p-acp d n2, r-crq n1 d n1 p-acp n1, cc dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n2, r-crq vbr p-acp px32 j p-acp j n1. pns11 vmb n1 p-acp crd p-acp crd, (68) sermon (DIV2) 2012 Page 864
15839 and shew you how Christ is freed from the former and possessed of the latter. and show you how christ is freed from the former and possessed of the latter. cc vvb pn22 c-crq np1 vbz vvn p-acp dt j cc vvn pp-f dt d. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2012 Page 864
15840 1. The pleasant man must not be reserved, but Communicative. A man that is of a reserved close temper, may be a worthy Person and have much real worth in him, 1. The pleasant man must not be reserved, but Communicative. A man that is of a reserved close temper, may be a worthy Person and have much real worth in him, crd dt j n1 vmb xx vbi vvn, p-acp j. dt n1 cst vbz pp-f dt j-vvn j n1, vmb vbi dt j n1 cc vhb d j n1 p-acp pno31, (68) sermon (DIV2) 2013 Page 864
15841 but yet he is not pleasant: it is the Communicative man, who is the pleasant man. but yet he is not pleasant: it is the Communicative man, who is the pleasant man. cc-acp av pns31 vbz xx j: pn31 vbz dt j n1, r-crq vbz dt j n1. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2013 Page 864
15842 Christ (upon this account) is pleasant, he is not reserved from the Souls of his Saints, Look now as it is with a man, christ (upon this account) is pleasant, he is not reserved from the Souls of his Saints, Look now as it is with a man, np1 (p-acp d n1) vbz j, pns31 vbz xx vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n2, vvb av c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1, (68) sermon (DIV2) 2013 Page 864
15843 if he be one that hath real worth and abilities to do good to his friend, if he be one that hath real worth and abilities to do good to his friend, cs pns31 vbb crd cst vhz j n1 cc n2 pc-acp vdi j p-acp po31 n1, (68) sermon (DIV2) 2013 Page 864
15844 and of a free temper, that if his friend speaks to him he presently hears and answers, and of a free temper, that if his friend speaks to him he presently hears and answers, cc pp-f dt j n1, cst cs po31 n1 vvz p-acp pno31 pns31 av-j vvz cc n2, (68) sermon (DIV2) 2013 Page 864
15845 if he asks him a question, he presently resolves, this man now is a pleasant man. if he asks him a question, he presently resolves, this man now is a pleasant man. cs pns31 vvz pno31 dt n1, pns31 av-j vvz, d n1 av vbz dt j n1. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2013 Page 864
15846 Christ is pleasant, as he is furnished, with a sufficiency of power, and ability, for the comforting, resolving, advantaging his Peoples Souls any way, christ is pleasant, as he is furnished, with a sufficiency of power, and ability, for the comforting, resolving, advantaging his Peoples Souls any Way, np1 vbz j, c-acp pns31 vbz vvn, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1, p-acp dt vvg, vvg, vvg po31 ng1 n2 d n1, (68) sermon (DIV2) 2013 Page 864
15847 so he is not reserved from them. so he is not reserved from them. av pns31 vbz xx vvn p-acp pno32. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2013 Page 864
15848 How free, was he with his disciples while he was upon the Earth, how ready if they doubted to resolve them, How free, was he with his Disciples while he was upon the Earth, how ready if they doubted to resolve them, q-crq j, vbds pns31 p-acp po31 n2 cs pns31 vbds p-acp dt n1, c-crq j cs pns32 vvd pc-acp vvi pno32, (68) sermon (DIV2) 2013 Page 864
15849 if they asked any thing of him to answer them, if he saw them troubled to resolve them, &c. Christ hath removed the place of his residence, but he hath not changed his disposition. if they asked any thing of him to answer them, if he saw them troubled to resolve them, etc. christ hath removed the place of his residence, but he hath not changed his disposition. cs pns32 vvd d n1 pp-f pno31 pc-acp vvi pno32, cs pns31 vvd pno32 vvd pc-acp vvi pno32, av np1 vhz vvn dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp pns31 vhz xx vvn po31 n1. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2013 Page 865
15850 How free is Christ still with the Souls of his People? How ordinarily doth he resolve their doubts, speak peace to their Souls, answer their Prayers? Doth any Soul object against this in the words of David, Psal. 22. 3. I cry in the day time, How free is christ still with the Souls of his People? How ordinarily does he resolve their doubts, speak peace to their Souls, answer their Prayers? Does any Soul Object against this in the words of David, Psalm 22. 3. I cry in the day time, q-crq j vbz np1 av p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1? c-crq av-j vdz pns31 vvi po32 n2, vvb n1 p-acp po32 n2, vvb po32 n2? vdz d n1 n1 p-acp d p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, np1 crd crd pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1 n1, (68) sermon (DIV2) 2013 Page 865
15851 and thou hearest not, and in the night time I am not silent? That Soul should do well to inquire, and thou Hearst not, and in the night time I am not silent? That Soul should do well to inquire, cc pns21 vv2 xx, cc p-acp dt n1 n1 pns11 vbm xx j? cst n1 vmd vdi av pc-acp vvi, (68) sermon (DIV2) 2013 Page 865
15852 whether some reservedness found in it towards Christ, hath not caused Christ's reservedness to it; whither Some reservedness found in it towards christ, hath not caused Christ's reservedness to it; cs d n1 vvn p-acp pn31 p-acp np1, vhz xx vvn npg1 n1 p-acp pn31; (68) sermon (DIV2) 2013 Page 865
15853 whether he doth not restrain Faith. He should do well also to enquire, whether he be not mistaken. whither he does not restrain Faith. He should do well also to inquire, whither he be not mistaken. cs pns31 vdz xx vvi n1. pns31 vmd vdi av av pc-acp vvi, cs pns31 vbb xx vvn. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2013 Page 865
15854 Christ oft-times gives Answers which we do not understand. Finally; christ ofttimes gives Answers which we do not understand. Finally; np1 av vvz n2 r-crq pns12 vdb xx vvi. av-j; (68) sermon (DIV2) 2013 Page 865
15855 Let him wait, and he will see that Christ reserves himself only that he might hereafter be more pleasant to the Soul. But this is enough to have spoken to this first particular. Let him wait, and he will see that christ reserves himself only that he might hereafter be more pleasant to the Soul. But this is enough to have spoken to this First particular. vvb pno31 vvi, cc pns31 vmb vvi cst np1 vvz px31 av-j cst pns31 vmd av vbi av-dc j p-acp dt n1 p-acp d vbz av-d pc-acp vhi vvn p-acp d ord j. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2013 Page 865
15856 2. He that is pleasant, is not morose, but courteous; a man may be communicative enough, 2. He that is pleasant, is not morose, but courteous; a man may be communicative enough, crd pns31 cst vbz j, vbz xx n1, p-acp j; dt n1 vmb vbi j av-d, (68) sermon (DIV2) 2014 Page 865
15857 and yet not pleasant; he that is of a churlish, dogged temper, morose in all his behaviour, is never pleasant: and yet not pleasant; he that is of a churlish, dogged temper, morose in all his behaviour, is never pleasant: cc av xx j; pns31 cst vbz pp-f dt j, j n1, vvd p-acp d po31 n1, vbz av-x j: (68) sermon (DIV2) 2014 Page 865
15858 He that is of a gentle behaviour, is pleasant. Oh how gentle is the Lord Jesus Christ! He that is of a gentle behaviour, is pleasant. O how gentle is the Lord jesus christ! pns31 cst vbz pp-f dt j n1, vbz j. uh q-crq j vbz dt n1 np1 np1! (68) sermon (DIV2) 2014 Page 865
15859 How tenderly he deals with his Peoples Souls! How tenderly he deals with his Peoples Souls! c-crq av-j pns31 vvz p-acp po31 ng1 n2! (68) sermon (DIV2) 2014 Page 865
15860 A bruised Reed he will not break, a smoaking Flax he will not quench, Mat. 12. 20. It was prophesied of him of old, Isa. 40. v. 11. that he should gather the Lambs with his arm, A Bruised Reed he will not break, a smoking Flax he will not quench, Mathew 12. 20. It was prophesied of him of old, Isaiah 40. v. 11. that he should gather the Lambs with his arm, dt j-vvn n1 pns31 vmb xx vvi, dt j-vvg n1 pns31 vmb xx vvi, np1 crd crd pn31 vbds vvn pp-f pno31 pp-f j, np1 crd n1 crd cst pns31 vmd vvi dt n2 p-acp po31 n1, (68) sermon (DIV2) 2014 Page 865
15861 and carry them in his bosom, and gently lead those that are with young. and carry them in his bosom, and gently led those that Are with young. cc vvi pno32 p-acp po31 n1, cc av-j vvi d cst vbr p-acp j. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2014 Page 865
15862 If he speaks to a poor laden sinner, mark how tenderly he speaks, Mat. 11. 29. Come unto me you that are weary and heavy laden, and I will ease you. If he speaks to a poor laden sinner, mark how tenderly he speaks, Mathew 11. 29. Come unto me you that Are weary and heavy laden, and I will ease you. cs pns31 vvz p-acp dt j vvn n1, vvb c-crq av-j pns31 vvz, np1 crd crd vvb p-acp pno11 pn22 cst vbr j cc j vvn, cc pns11 vmb vvi pn22. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2014 Page 865
15863 I appeal to the Souls of you that fear God, Hath not Christ dealt tenderly with you? Hath he pleaded against you with his great Power? Have you at any time found him churlish to your Souls? Nay, who is there amongst you but hath admired his expressions in his Word, I appeal to the Souls of you that Fear God, Hath not christ dealt tenderly with you? Hath he pleaded against you with his great Power? Have you At any time found him churlish to your Souls? Nay, who is there among you but hath admired his expressions in his Word, pns11 vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f pn22 cst vvb np1, vhz xx np1 vvn av-j p-acp pn22? vhz pns31 vvn p-acp pn22 p-acp po31 j n1? vhb pn22 p-acp d n1 vvd pno31 j p-acp po22 n2? uh-x, q-crq vbz a-acp p-acp pn22 cc-acp vhz vvn po31 n2 p-acp po31 n1, (68) sermon (DIV2) 2014 Page 865
15864 and the manner of his dispensations unto your Souls? and can (from experience) say, He is pleasant. If any Soul from its own experience object against this Notion, I shall only advise it to consider, whether it hath not put a false interpretation upon Christ's dispensations to it: and the manner of his dispensations unto your Souls? and can (from experience) say, He is pleasant. If any Soul from its own experience Object against this Notion, I shall only Advice it to Consider, whither it hath not put a false Interpretation upon Christ's dispensations to it: cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n2 p-acp po22 n2? cc vmb (p-acp n1) vvb, pns31 vbz j. cs d n1 p-acp po31 d n1 n1 p-acp d n1, pns11 vmb av-j vvi pn31 pc-acp vvi, cs pn31 vhz xx vvn dt j n1 p-acp npg1 n2 p-acp pn31: (68) sermon (DIV2) 2014 Page 865
15865 Or secondly, To distinguish betwixt Christ's ordinary dealings with the Souls of the People, and his carriage to it, upon some eminent provocations. Or secondly, To distinguish betwixt Christ's ordinary dealings with the Souls of the People, and his carriage to it, upon Some eminent provocations. cc ord, pc-acp vvi p-acp npg1 j n2-vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc po31 n1 p-acp pn31, p-acp d j n2. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2014 Page 865
15866 3. A third thing which makes a man pleasant, is humility. 3. A third thing which makes a man pleasant, is humility. crd dt ord n1 r-crq vvz dt n1 j, vbz n1. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2015 Page 865
15867 The proud person is grateful to none, no not to him who is as proud as himself, The proud person is grateful to none, no not to him who is as proud as himself, dt j n1 vbz j p-acp pix, uh-dx xx p-acp pno31 r-crq vbz a-acp j c-acp px31, (68) sermon (DIV2) 2015 Page 865
15868 but he who is full of humility, of a condescending spirit, &c. is ordinarily pleasant to his Companion. but he who is full of humility, of a condescending Spirit, etc. is ordinarily pleasant to his Companion. cc-acp pns31 r-crq vbz j pp-f n1, pp-f dt j-vvg n1, av vbz av-j j p-acp po31 n1. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2015 Page 865
15869 Upon this account also Christ is pleasant; he condescendeth to us who are of low degree. Nothing more indears a Person of Honour, Upon this account also christ is pleasant; he condescendeth to us who Are of low degree. Nothing more endears a Person of Honour, p-acp d n1 av np1 vbz j; pns31 vvz p-acp pno12 r-crq vbr pp-f j n1. pix dc vvz dt n1 pp-f n1, (68) sermon (DIV2) 2015 Page 866
15870 and makes him pleasant to his Companion, than when there is discerned in him a readiness to stoop and be serviceable to those who are beneath him: and makes him pleasant to his Companion, than when there is discerned in him a readiness to stoop and be serviceable to those who Are beneath him: cc vvz pno31 j p-acp po31 n1, cs c-crq pc-acp vbz vvn p-acp pno31 dt n1 pc-acp vvi cc vbi j p-acp d r-crq vbr p-acp pno31: (68) sermon (DIV2) 2015 Page 866
15871 Oh how pleasant is Christ upon this score to every honest heart! O how pleasant is christ upon this score to every honest heart! uh q-crq j vbz np1 p-acp d n1 p-acp d j n1! (68) sermon (DIV2) 2015 Page 866
15872 From the time that he Nothing'd himself, and humbled himself to a death upon the Cross, From the time that he Nothinged himself, and humbled himself to a death upon the Cross, p-acp dt n1 cst pns31 j px31, cc vvd px31 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (68) sermon (DIV2) 2015 Page 866
15873 unto this day, he hath been, and still is thus pleasant to every gracious Soul. Every dispensation of special grace makes him thus more and more pleasant to his Peoples Souls. unto this day, he hath been, and still is thus pleasant to every gracious Soul. Every Dispensation of special grace makes him thus more and more pleasant to his Peoples Souls. p-acp d n1, pns31 vhz vbn, cc av vbz av j p-acp d j n1 np1 n1 pp-f j n1 vvz pno31 av av-dc cc av-dc j p-acp po31 ng1 n2. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2015 Page 866
15874 But I have spoken enough to the Doctrinal part. I come now to the Application. But I have spoken enough to the Doctrinal part. I come now to the Application. p-acp pns11 vhb vvn av-d p-acp dt j n1. pns11 vvb av p-acp dt n1. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2015 Page 866
15875 By way of inference in the first place, let me conclude from hence, That a Christian's Life must needs be a pleasant Life. By Way of Inference in the First place, let me conclude from hence, That a Christian's Life must needs be a pleasant Life. p-acp n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt ord n1, vvb pno11 vvi p-acp av, cst dt njpg1 n1 vmb av vbi dt j n1. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2016 Page 866
15876 To me, saith St. Paul, to live is Christ, Phil. 1. 21. And again, Col. 3. 3. Our life is hid with Christ in God. To me, Says Saint Paul, to live is christ, Philip 1. 21. And again, Col. 3. 3. Our life is hid with christ in God. p-acp pno11, vvz n1 np1, pc-acp vvi vbz np1, np1 crd crd cc av, np1 crd crd po12 n1 vbz vvn p-acp np1 p-acp np1. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2016 Page 866
15877 A Believer lives from Christ, Eph. 2. v. 1. You hath he quickened, and he lives in Christ, and Christ lives in him: A Believer lives from christ, Ephesians 2. v. 1. You hath he quickened, and he lives in christ, and christ lives in him: dt n1 vvz p-acp np1, np1 crd n1 crd pn22 vhz pns31 vvn, cc pns31 n2 p-acp np1, cc np1 vvz p-acp pno31: (68) sermon (DIV2) 2016 Page 866
15878 Now Christ is pleasant. Hearken to our Sponse in this Song, chap. 2. 3. ▪ I sate down under his shadow with great delight, Now christ is pleasant. Harken to our Sponse in this Song, chap. 2. 3. ▪ I sat down under his shadow with great delight, av np1 vbz j. vvb p-acp po12 fw-fr p-acp d n1, n1 crd crd ▪ pns11 vvd a-acp p-acp po31 n1 p-acp j n1, (68) sermon (DIV2) 2016 Page 866
15879 and his fruit was sweet to my tast. It is one great discouragement that keeps off men from following the Lord Jesus Christ: and his fruit was sweet to my taste. It is one great discouragement that keeps off men from following the Lord jesus christ: cc po31 n1 vbds j p-acp po11 n1. pn31 vbz crd j n1 cst vvz a-acp n2 p-acp vvg dt n1 np1 np1: (68) sermon (DIV2) 2016 Page 866
15880 They have taken up a fancy, that Christ is an hard Master; reaping where he hath not sown, and gathering where he hath not strawed. They have taken up a fancy, that christ is an hard Master; reaping where he hath not sown, and gathering where he hath not strawed. pns32 vhb vvn a-acp dt n1, cst np1 vbz dt j n1; vvg c-crq pns31 vhz xx vvn, cc vvg c-crq pns31 vhz xx vvn. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2016 Page 866
15881 They fancy the life of a Christian a moping life, burthened with cares, troubled with sorrows, &c. and think all their friends good daies are gone when once they turn Puritan•s, They fancy the life of a Christian a moping life, burdened with Cares, troubled with sorrows, etc. and think all their Friends good days Are gone when once they turn Puritan•s, pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt njp dt j-vvg n1, j-vvn p-acp n2, vvn p-acp n2, av cc vvb d po32 n2 j n2 vbr vvn c-crq c-acp pns32 vvb n2, (68) sermon (DIV2) 2016 Page 866
15882 and begin to follow after God. and begin to follow After God. cc vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp np1. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2016 Page 866
15883 And in very deed, then, and not before, do they begin to live, and to understand what true contentment is. And in very deed, then, and not before, do they begin to live, and to understand what true contentment is. cc p-acp j n1, av, cc xx a-acp, vdb pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi, cc pc-acp vvi r-crq j n1 vbz. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2016 Page 866
15884 Oh! let not this prejudice take hold of any of your Souls; come but tast land see how good the Lord is. Oh! let not this prejudice take hold of any of your Souls; come but taste land see how good the Lord is. uh vvb xx d n1 vvb vvi pp-f d pp-f po22 n2; vvb cc-acp vvi n1 vvi c-crq j dt n1 vbz. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2016 Page 866
15885 Might but this prevail with any of you to embrace the offers of Christ, and to fall in with the waies of God, let my Soul go for yours, Might but this prevail with any of you to embrace the offers of christ, and to fallen in with the ways of God, let my Soul go for yours, vmd p-acp d vvb p-acp d pp-f pn22 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f np1, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, vvb po11 n1 vvi p-acp png22, (68) sermon (DIV2) 2016 Page 866
15886 if when once you have truly experienced the Contentment of a Christian's life you do not with David chuse to be a Door-keeper in the House of God, rather than to dwell in the Tents of wickedness, if when once you have truly experienced the Contentment of a Christian's life you do not with David choose to be a Doorkeeper in the House of God, rather than to dwell in the Tents of wickedness, cs c-crq a-acp pn22 vhb av-j vvn dt n1 pp-f dt njpg1 n1 pn22 vdb xx p-acp np1 vvb pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, av-c cs pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, (68) sermon (DIV2) 2016 Page 866
15887 if you prefer not one day in the Lord's Courts before a thousand elsewhere. if you prefer not one day in the Lord's Courts before a thousand elsewhere. cs pn22 vvb xx crd n1 p-acp dt ng1 n2 p-acp dt crd av. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2016 Page 866
15888 Let not the deceitful pleasures of the World seduce you ▪ if the Earth affords any satisfaction, that Soul hath it that walks with God, Let not the deceitful pleasures of the World seduce you ▪ if the Earth affords any satisfaction, that Soul hath it that walks with God, vvb xx dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 vvi pn22 ▪ cs dt n1 vvz d n1, cst n1 vhz pn31 d n2 p-acp np1, (68) sermon (DIV2) 2016 Page 866
15889 and hath a fellowship with the Lord Jesus Christ. By way of Argument, let me but plead with you, and hath a fellowship with the Lord jesus christ. By Way of Argument, let me but plead with you, cc vhz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 np1 np1. p-acp n1 pp-f n1, vvb pno11 p-acp vvi p-acp pn22, (68) sermon (DIV2) 2016 Page 866
15890 1. To observe the difference between sensual and intellectual pleasures: 1. To observe the difference between sensual and intellectual pleasures: crd p-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp j cc j n2: (68) sermon (DIV2) 2017 Page 866
15891 And again, betwixt rational and spiritual pleasures. Who is there that observes not how much the satisfaction of the mind, in the possession of Learning and Vertue, excels all that satisfaction which the Eye hath in seeing, And again, betwixt rational and spiritual pleasures. Who is there that observes not how much the satisfaction of the mind, in the possession of Learning and Virtue, excels all that satisfaction which the Eye hath in seeing, cc av, p-acp j cc j n2. r-crq vbz a-acp cst vvz xx c-crq d dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, vvz d cst n1 r-crq dt n1 vhz p-acp vvg, (68) sermon (DIV2) 2017 Page 867
15892 or the Ear in hearing? Christ is pleasant to the Soul, not to the outward, but to the inward man. or the Ear in hearing? christ is pleasant to the Soul, not to the outward, but to the inward man. cc dt n1 p-acp vvg? np1 vbz j p-acp dt n1, xx p-acp dt j, cc-acp p-acp dt j n1. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2017 Page 867
15893 The pleasures of the mind are rational or spiritual. The proportion which knowledge beareth to the understanding of man, The pleasures of the mind Are rational or spiritual. The proportion which knowledge bears to the understanding of man, dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr j cc j. dt n1 r-crq n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (68) sermon (DIV2) 2017 Page 867
15894 and which moral Vertue bears to his Reason, makes them pleasant, and creates an intellectual rational pleasure. But alas! it must be imperfect; and which moral Virtue bears to his Reason, makes them pleasant, and creates an intellectual rational pleasure. But alas! it must be imperfect; cc r-crq j n1 vvz p-acp po31 n1, vvz pno32 j, cc vvz dt j j n1. p-acp uh! pn31 vmb vbi j; (68) sermon (DIV2) 2017 Page 867
15895 for as the Eye is not satisfied with seeing, nor the Ear with hearing, so neither is it possible that the Soul should be satisfied with knowledge, for as the Eye is not satisfied with seeing, nor the Ear with hearing, so neither is it possible that the Soul should be satisfied with knowledge, c-acp c-acp dt n1 vbz xx vvn p-acp vvg, ccx dt n1 p-acp vvg, av av-dx vbz pn31 j cst dt n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp n1, (68) sermon (DIV2) 2017 Page 867
15896 or moral accomplishments, especially when it is awakened to consider Eternity. or moral accomplishments, especially when it is awakened to Consider Eternity. cc j n2, av-j c-crq pn31 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi n1. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2017 Page 867
15897 Hence the Learned man, that before took pleasure in his knowledge, being awakened, cries out, I with my Learning may go to Hell, Hence the Learned man, that before took pleasure in his knowledge, being awakened, cries out, I with my Learning may go to Hell, av dt j n1, cst a-acp vvd n1 p-acp po31 n1, vbg vvn, vvz av, pns11 p-acp po11 n1 vmb vvi p-acp n1, (68) sermon (DIV2) 2017 Page 867
15898 when one that knows much less may go to Heaven; when one that knows much less may go to Heaven; c-crq crd d vvz av-d av-dc vmb vvi p-acp n1; (68) sermon (DIV2) 2017 Page 867
15899 where's the pleasure? But now the Soul that is possessed of Christ, hath its heart perfectly at rest, where's the pleasure? But now the Soul that is possessed of christ, hath its heart perfectly At rest, q-crq|vbz dt n1? p-acp av dt n1 cst vbz vvn pp-f np1, vhz po31 n1 av-j p-acp n1, (68) sermon (DIV2) 2017 Page 867
15900 because it sees its eternal Interest provided for, and cannot discern it self in danger of future misery. Because it sees its Eternal Interest provided for, and cannot discern it self in danger of future misery. c-acp pn31 vvz po31 j n1 vvn p-acp, cc vmbx vvi pn31 n1 p-acp n1 pp-f j-jn n1. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2017 Page 867
15901 Furthermore, the things in which it takes pleasure, are above the rank of all sublimary contentments, Furthermore, the things in which it Takes pleasure, Are above the rank of all sublimary contentment's, np1, dt n2 p-acp r-crq pn31 vvz n1, vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n2, (68) sermon (DIV2) 2017 Page 867
15902 even such things as Eye hath not seen, nor hath Ear heard, nor can it enter into the Heart of man to conceive. even such things as Eye hath not seen, nor hath Ear herd, nor can it enter into the Heart of man to conceive. av d n2 c-acp n1 vhz xx vvn, ccx vhz n1 vvn, ccx vmb pn31 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2017 Page 867
15903 Besides, Conscience is quiet. Conscience is that which spoils much of the Worlds pleasure; Beside, Conscience is quiet. Conscience is that which spoils much of the World's pleasure; a-acp, n1 vbz j-jn. n1 vbz d r-crq vvz d pp-f dt ng1 n1; (68) sermon (DIV2) 2017 Page 867
15904 for as a good Conscience is a continual feast, so an evil Conscience is (more or less) a continual torment. for as a good Conscience is a continual feast, so an evil Conscience is (more or less) a continual torment. c-acp c-acp dt j n1 vbz dt j n1, av dt j-jn n1 vbz (dc cc av-dc) dt j n1. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2017 Page 867
15905 Now Christ is he alone that quieteth the Conscience. Now christ is he alone that quieteth the Conscience. av np1 vbz pns31 j cst vvz dt n1. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2017 Page 867
15906 Many a poor Christless Soul drinks Wine in Bowls, and boast in their outwardly happy condition, Many a poor Christless Soul drinks Wine in Bowls, and boast in their outwardly happy condition, av-d dt j j n1 vvz n1 p-acp n2, cc vvi p-acp po32 av-j j n1, (68) sermon (DIV2) 2017 Page 867
15907 but by and by a finger of a mans hand appears; their Conscience begins to stir, and to tell them they are damned undone sinners; but by and by a finger of a men hand appears; their Conscience begins to stir, and to tell them they Are damned undone Sinners; cc-acp p-acp cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1 vvz; po32 n1 vvz pc-acp vvi, cc pc-acp vvi pno32 pns32 vbr vvn vvn n2; (68) sermon (DIV2) 2017 Page 867
15908 what becomes of their pleasure? But now the Soul that is in Christ, his Conscience speaks peace to him, he hath peace without trouble. what becomes of their pleasure? But now the Soul that is in christ, his Conscience speaks peace to him, he hath peace without trouble. r-crq vvz pp-f po32 n1? p-acp av dt n1 cst vbz p-acp np1, po31 n1 vvz n1 p-acp pno31, pns31 vhz n1 p-acp n1. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2017 Page 867
15909 And to give you a demonstration of this pleasantness of a Christian's life, as I remember Christ said of the Lillies, they neither spin, And to give you a demonstration of this pleasantness of a Christian's life, as I Remember christ said of the Lilies, they neither spin, cc pc-acp vvi pn22 dt n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f dt njpg1 n1, c-acp pns11 vvb np1 vvd pp-f dt n2, pns32 dx vvi, (68) sermon (DIV2) 2017 Page 867
15910 nor sow, yet Solomon in all his glory is not like one of them: So give me leave to say; nor sow, yet Solomon in all his glory is not like one of them: So give me leave to say; ccx vvi, av np1 p-acp d po31 n1 vbz xx av-j crd pp-f pno32: av vvb pno11 n1 pc-acp vvi; (68) sermon (DIV2) 2017 Page 867
15911 Step unto the poor Cottages of Christians, who have searce Bread to eat, no Silken Rayments to put on, no Musick to make them merry, no Money to spend, no Orchards or Gardens to delight them; Step unto the poor Cottages of Christians, who have searce Bred to eat, no Silken Raiments to put on, no Music to make them merry, no Money to spend, no Orchards or Gardens to delight them; vvb p-acp dt j n2 pp-f np1, r-crq vhb av-j vvn pc-acp vvi, dx j n2 pc-acp vvi a-acp, dx n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 j, dx n1 pc-acp vvi, dx n2 cc n2 pc-acp vvi pno32; (68) sermon (DIV2) 2017 Page 867
15912 and yet there's many a Nobleman, many a Gentleman who have all these in abundance, & yet in all their glory are not like one of these Lillies; and yet there's many a Nobleman, many a Gentleman who have all these in abundance, & yet in all their glory Are not like one of these Lilies; cc av pc-acp|vbz d dt n1, d dt n1 r-crq vhb d d p-acp n1, cc av p-acp d po32 n1 vbr xx av-j crd pp-f d n2; (68) sermon (DIV2) 2017 Page 867
15913 these poor Souls have more true content and pleasure in one day, than they have in all their life, these poor Souls have more true content and pleasure in one day, than they have in all their life, d j n2 vhb dc j n1 cc n1 p-acp crd n1, cs pns32 vhb p-acp d po32 n1, (68) sermon (DIV2) 2017 Page 867
15914 nor would they change conditions with them. nor would they change conditions with them. ccx vmd pns32 vvi n2 p-acp pno32. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2017 Page 868
15915 So true is that of Solomon, Prov. 15. 16, 17. Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, So true is that of Solomon, Curae 15. 16, 17. Better is a little with the Fear of the Lord, av j vbz d pp-f np1, np1 crd crd, crd jc vbz dt j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (68) sermon (DIV2) 2017 Page 868
15916 than great Treasures, and trouble therewith. than great Treasures, and trouble therewith. cs j n2, cc vvi av. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2017 Page 868
15917 Better is a dinner of Herbs where love is, than a stalled Oxe, and hatred therewith. Better is a dinner of Herbs where love is, than a stalled Ox, and hatred therewith. j vbz dt n1 pp-f n2 c-crq n1 vbz, cs dt vvn n1, cc n1 av. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2017 Page 868
15918 I dare warrant you, that the Philosopher could have dined more sweetly at home with Bread and Water, I Dare warrant you, that the Philosopher could have dined more sweetly At home with Bred and Water, pns11 vvb vvb pn22, cst dt n1 vmd vhi vvn av-dc av-j p-acp n1-an p-acp n1 cc n1, (68) sermon (DIV2) 2017 Page 868
15919 than at the Tyrants Table of Dainties in view of a sharp Sword hanging over his head by a thred. than At the Tyrants Table of Dainties in view of a sharp Sword hanging over his head by a thread. cs p-acp dt ng1 n1 pp-f n2-j p-acp n1 pp-f dt j n1 vvg p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2017 Page 868
15920 There's many a poor Christian in this like a true spiritual Diogenes, that satisfieth himself with the influence of the Sun upon his Tub, better than an Alexander could do himself with a whole World subdued to his feet. There's many a poor Christian in this like a true spiritual Diogenes, that Satisfieth himself with the influence of the Sun upon his Tub, better than an Alexander could do himself with a Whole World subdued to his feet. pc-acp|vbz d dt j njp p-acp d av-j dt j j np1, cst vvz px31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, jc cs dt np1 vmd vdi px31 p-acp dt j-jn n1 vvn p-acp po31 n2. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2017 Page 868
15921 2. Observe from hence the difference between Christ and lusts, Christ and the World. 2. Observe from hence the difference between christ and Lustiest, christ and the World. crd vvb p-acp av dt n1 p-acp np1 cc n2, np1 cc dt n1. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2018 Page 868
15922 The Soul of man cannot be alone, it is either espoused to lusts, and to the World, or else to the Lord Jesus. There's many a one whose Soul is united to it's lusts. Lust is its beloved. The Soul of man cannot be alone, it is either espoused to Lustiest, and to the World, or Else to the Lord jesus. There's many a one whose Soul is united to it's Lustiest. Lust is its Beloved. dt n1 pp-f n1 vmbx vbi j, pn31 vbz av-d vvn p-acp n2, cc p-acp dt n1, cc av p-acp dt n1 np1. pc-acp|vbz d dt pi rg-crq n1 vbz vvn p-acp pn31|vbz n2. n1 vbz po31 vvn. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2018 Page 868
15923 Can this Soul say, Behold thou art fair my Beloved, yea pleasant? Doubtless nothing less. Can this Soul say, Behold thou art fair my beloved, yea pleasant? Doubtless nothing less. vmb d n1 vvi, vvb pns21 vb2r j po11 j-vvn, uh j? av-j pix dc. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2018 Page 868
15924 Reason tells the Drunkard, that his Drunkenness is a foul thing, and Reason tells the Unclean person, that his Soul is united to a filthy thing. Reason tells the Drunkard, that his drunkenness is a foul thing, and Reason tells the Unclean person, that his Soul is united to a filthy thing. n1 vvz dt n1, cst po31 n1 vbz dt j n1, cc n1 vvz dt j-u n1, cst po31 n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt j n1. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2018 Page 868
15925 Take him that is united to the World, to the Riches of it, or to the Honours of it, Reason tells him they have no beauty in them; Take him that is united to the World, to the Riches of it, or to the Honours of it, Reason tells him they have no beauty in them; vvb pno31 cst vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f pn31, cc p-acp dt ng1 pp-f pn31, n1 vvz pno31 pns32 vhb dx n1 p-acp pno32; (68) sermon (DIV2) 2018 Page 868
15926 nor are they more pleasant than beautiful. nor Are they more pleasant than beautiful. ccx vbr pns32 dc j cs j. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2018 Page 868
15927 Ah! what racks of Conscience have prophane sinners oft-times? The Wine tickles the throat as it passeth, Ah! what racks of Conscience have profane Sinners ofttimes? The Wine tickles the throat as it passes, uh q-crq n2 pp-f n1 vhb j n2 av? dt n1 vvz dt n1 c-acp pn31 vvz, (68) sermon (DIV2) 2018 Page 868
15928 but it maketh the stomach sick: but it makes the stomach sick: cc-acp pn31 vvz dt n1 j: (68) sermon (DIV2) 2018 Page 868
15929 The lusts of the flesh leave a Thorn in the Conscience, which abides, when the pleasure of them is vanished. The Lustiest of the Flesh leave a Thorn in the Conscience, which abides, when the pleasure of them is vanished. dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vvb dt n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vvz, c-crq dt n1 pp-f pno32 vbz vvn. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2018 Page 868
15930 The World pleaseth the Eye, while the figure of it passeth before it, but it is no more than NONLATINALPHABET, a great fancy, The World Pleases the Eye, while the figure of it passes before it, but it is no more than, a great fancy, dt n1 vvz dt n1, cs dt n1 pp-f pn31 vvz p-acp pn31, cc-acp pn31 vbz dx dc cs, dt j n1, (68) sermon (DIV2) 2018 Page 868
15931 and vexation of spirit, spoils the pleasure of it. But Christ is pleasant; never any Soul that followed him, repented of it; and vexation of Spirit, spoils the pleasure of it. But christ is pleasant; never any Soul that followed him, repented of it; cc n1 pp-f n1, n2 dt n1 pp-f pn31. p-acp np1 vbz j; av d n1 cst vvd pno31, vvd pp-f pn31; (68) sermon (DIV2) 2018 Page 868
15932 yea those that follow him weeping, never repent of their repentings. yea those that follow him weeping, never Repent of their repentings. uh d cst vvb pno31 vvg, av-x vvb pp-f po32 n2-vvg. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2018 Page 868
15933 Bring me that Soul which ever said I would I had never known, or never walkt with Christ. Bring me that Soul which ever said I would I had never known, or never walked with christ. vvb pno11 d n1 r-crq av vvd pns11 vmd pns11 vhd av-x vvn, cc av-x vvd p-acp np1. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2018 Page 868
15934 Let this therefore prevail with every Soul that hears me this day, to get acquaintance with Christ; Let this Therefore prevail with every Soul that hears me this day, to get acquaintance with christ; vvb d av vvi p-acp d n1 cst vvz pno11 d n1, pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp np1; (68) sermon (DIV2) 2019 Page 868
15935 And 2. With those who have interest in him, to labour to grow up in him. 1. The former; And 2. With those who have Interest in him, to labour to grow up in him. 1. The former; cc crd p-acp d r-crq vhb n1 p-acp pno31, pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp pno31. crd dt j; (68) sermon (DIV2) 2019 Page 868
15936 Because he is pleasant. 2. The latter; Because he is pleasant. 2. The latter; c-acp pns31 vbz j. crd dt d; (68) sermon (DIV2) 2019 Page 868
15937 Because they have not tasted the bottom of that pleasantness which attends him, and the full Enjoyment of him Pleasantness is an alluring thing. Because they have not tasted the bottom of that pleasantness which attends him, and the full Enjoyment of him Pleasantness is an alluring thing. c-acp pns32 vhb xx vvn dt n1 pp-f d n1 r-crq vvz pno31, cc dt j n1 pp-f pno31 n1 vbz dt j-vvg n1. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2019 Page 868
15938 When Eve saw that the Apple was pleasant to the Eye, she took it, Gen. 3. 6. When Issachar (in Jacob 's Prophecy, Gen. 49. 15.) saw that the Land was pleasant, he bowed his shoulder to bear. When Eve saw that the Apple was pleasant to the Eye, she took it, Gen. 3. 6. When Issachar (in Jacob is Prophecy, Gen. 49. 15.) saw that the Land was pleasant, he bowed his shoulder to bear. c-crq n1 vvd cst dt n1 vbds j p-acp dt n1, pns31 vvd pn31, np1 crd crd c-crq np1 (p-acp np1 vbz n1, np1 crd crd) n1 cst dt n1 vbds j, pns31 vvd po31 n1 pc-acp vvi. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2019 Page 868
15939 Were you but possessed of this one Truth, that Christ is pleasant, that the way of Christ is a way of pleasantness, it would go a great way to persuade men into it. Were you but possessed of this one Truth, that christ is pleasant, that the Way of christ is a Way of pleasantness, it would go a great Way to persuade men into it. vbdr pn22 p-acp vvd pp-f d crd n1, cst np1 vbz j, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, pn31 vmd vvi dt j n1 pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp pn31. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2019 Page 869
15940 Hearken to the Wise man speaking of Wisdom, (of Christ indeed, and his Grace under the notion of Wisdom) Prov. 3. 17. Her waies are waies of pleasantness, Harken to the Wise man speaking of Wisdom, (of christ indeed, and his Grace under the notion of Wisdom) Curae 3. 17. Her ways Are ways of pleasantness, vvb p-acp dt j n1 vvg pp-f n1, (pp-f np1 av, cc po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1) np1 crd crd po31 n2 vbr n2 pp-f n1, (68) sermon (DIV2) 2019 Page 869
15941 and all her paths are peace. She is a Tree of Life to them that lay hold upon her. and all her paths Are peace. She is a Tree of Life to them that lay hold upon her. cc d po31 n2 vbr n1. pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32 cst vvd vvi p-acp pno31. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2019 Page 869
15942 Hearken you that are at ease in Zion, that drink away care, and spend your time in singing away the Evil day, you that lie upon Beds of Ivory, Harken you that Are At ease in Zion, that drink away care, and spend your time in singing away the Evil day, you that lie upon Beds of Ivory, vvb pn22 cst vbr p-acp n1 p-acp np1, cst vvb av n1, cc vvb po22 n1 p-acp vvg av dt j-jn n1, pn22 cst vvb p-acp n2 pp-f n1, (68) sermon (DIV2) 2019 Page 869
15943 and stretch your selves upon Couches, and eat the Lambs out of the Flock, and Calves out of the midst of the stall; and stretch your selves upon Couches, and eat the Lambs out of the Flock, and Calves out of the midst of the stall; cc vvb po22 n2 p-acp n2, cc vvi dt n2 av pp-f dt vvb, cc n2 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (68) sermon (DIV2) 2019 Page 869
15944 you that chant to the sound of the Viol, and invent to your selves Instruments of Musick; you that chant to the found of the Violent, and invent to your selves Instruments of Music; pn22 cst vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, cc vvi p-acp po22 n2 n2 pp-f n1; (68) sermon (DIV2) 2019 Page 869
15945 you that drink Wine in Bowls, and fare deliciously every day, and dress your selves in gorgeous Apparel, I tell you, there's many a poor Soul that hath Christ, you that drink Wine in Bowls, and fare deliciously every day, and dress your selves in gorgeous Apparel, I tell you, there's many a poor Soul that hath christ, pn22 cst vvb n1 p-acp n2, cc vvb av-j d n1, cc vvb po22 n2 p-acp j n1, pns11 vvb pn22, pc-acp|vbz d dt j n1 cst vhz np1, (68) sermon (DIV2) 2019 Page 869
15946 and is clothed with Rags, and feeds upon Roots, and drinks Water, whose Soul is more at ease, and is clothed with Rags, and feeds upon Roots, and drinks Water, whose Soul is more At ease, cc vbz vvn p-acp n2, cc vvz p-acp n2, cc vvz n1, rg-crq n1 vbz av-dc p-acp n1, (68) sermon (DIV2) 2019 Page 869
15947 and enjoys more pleasure than yours doth. and enjoys more pleasure than yours does. cc vvz dc n1 cs png22 vdz. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2019 Page 869
15948 O! therefore return you Shulamites, return, and understand aright the waies of true pleasure from those things that are meer empty shadows of vanity. 2. Let this engage you that have received Christ, to grow up in him, to study him more, to converse with him more, to keep to closer communion with Christ; OH! Therefore return you Shulamites, return, and understand aright the ways of true pleasure from those things that Are mere empty shadows of vanity. 2. Let this engage you that have received christ, to grow up in him, to study him more, to converse with him more, to keep to closer communion with christ; uh av vvb pn22 np1, vvb, cc vvb av dt n2 pp-f j n1 p-acp d n2 cst vbr j j n2 pp-f n1. crd vvb d vvi pn22 cst vhb vvn np1, pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp pno31, pc-acp vvi pno31 av-dc, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 av-dc, pc-acp vvi p-acp jc n1 p-acp np1; (68) sermon (DIV2) 2019 Page 869
15949 you yet know not the pleasantness that is in him; you yet know not the pleasantness that is in him; pn22 av vvb xx dt n1 cst vbz p-acp pno31; (68) sermon (DIV2) 2019 Page 869
15950 there is a breadth of sweetness, you have not measured, and a depth of pleasure which you have not fathomed. In the last place; there is a breadth of sweetness, you have not measured, and a depth of pleasure which you have not fathomed. In the last place; pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, pn22 vhb xx vvn, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 r-crq pn22 vhb xx vvn. p-acp dt ord n1; (68) sermon (DIV2) 2019 Page 869
15951 Is Christ not only fair, but pleasant? not only beautiful through Grace, but pleasant, lovely, gentle, sweet in his converse with the Souls of his Saints? Let this commend pleasantness to every true Christian. Is christ not only fair, but pleasant? not only beautiful through Grace, but pleasant, lovely, gentle, sweet in his converse with the Souls of his Saints? Let this commend pleasantness to every true Christian. vbz np1 xx av-j j, cc-acp j? xx av-j j p-acp n1, p-acp j, j, j, j p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n2? vvb d vvi n1 p-acp d j njp. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2020 Page 869
15952 Labour not only to be gracious, but to be pleasant. I will name but two Arguments in the case. Labour not only to be gracious, but to be pleasant. I will name but two Arguments in the case. vvb xx av-j pc-acp vbi j, p-acp pc-acp vbi j. pns11 vmb vvi p-acp crd n2 p-acp dt n1. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2020 Page 869
15953 1. Consider, Thus you shall be like unto the Lord Jesus Christ. 2. Thus shall you honour your Profession. 1. Consider, Thus you shall be like unto the Lord jesus christ. 2. Thus shall you honour your Profession. crd np1, av pn22 vmb vbi j p-acp dt n1 np1 np1. crd av vmb pn22 vvi po22 n1. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2021 Page 869
15955 it makes men think that he is an hard Master, that Christianity is an odd thing, which metamorphoseth men and women into strange kind of creatures, unfit any longer for converse with the World. it makes men think that he is an hard Master, that Christianity is an odd thing, which metamorphoseth men and women into strange kind of creatures, unfit any longer for converse with the World. pn31 vvz n2 vvi cst pns31 vbz dt j n1, cst np1 vbz dt j n1, r-crq vvz n2 cc n2 p-acp j n1 pp-f n2, j d av-jc p-acp vvi p-acp dt n1. (68) sermon (DIV2) 2022 Page 869
15956 Take off this scandal from the Gospel: You may be pleasant, yet not profane; Take off this scandal from the Gospel: You may be pleasant, yet not profane; vvb a-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1: pn22 vmb vbi j, av xx j; (68) sermon (DIV2) 2022 Page 869
15957 your conversation toward the World may be winning, though you do not give your selves up to such a liberty, your Conversation towards the World may be winning, though you do not give your selves up to such a liberty, po22 n1 p-acp dt n1 vmb vbi vvg, cs pn22 vdb xx vvi po22 n2 a-acp p-acp d dt n1, (68) sermon (DIV2) 2022 Page 869
15958 as to hazard the ruine and loss of your own Souls. It was a piece of Paul 's pleasantness; as to hazard the ruin and loss of your own Souls. It was a piece of Paul is pleasantness; c-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po22 d n2. pn31 vbds dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz n1; (68) sermon (DIV2) 2022 Page 869
15959 He became all things to all men, that he might win some, 1 Cor. 9. v. 22. 2 Cor. 10. 33. He became all things to all men, that he might win Some, 1 Cor. 9. v. 22. 2 Cor. 10. 33. pns31 vvd d n2 p-acp d n2, cst pns31 vmd vvi d, vvn np1 crd n1 crd crd np1 crd crd (68) sermon (DIV2) 2022 Page 869
15960 Sermon LX. Canticles 1. 16. — Our Bed is Green. Sermon LX. Canticles 1. 16. — Our Bed is Green. n1 crd. n2 crd crd — po12 n1 vbz j-jn. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2022 Page 870
15961 I Am come to the Second Proposition of the Text, in those words, Our bed is Green. The Chaldee Paraphrast making the Congregation of Israel the Spouse in this Song, I Am come to the Second Proposition of the Text, in those words, Our Bed is Green. The Chaldee Paraphrast making the Congregation of Israel the Spouse in this Song, pns11 vbm vvn p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp d n2, po12 n1 vbz j-jn. dt np1 vvd vvg dt n1 pp-f np1 dt n1 p-acp d n1, (69) sermon (DIV2) 2023 Page 870
15962 thus glosseth upon these words, In the time, when thou dwellest in our Beloved Bed, our Children are many, thus Glosseth upon these words, In the time, when thou dwellest in our beloved Bed, our Children Are many, av vvz p-acp d n2, p-acp dt n1, c-crq pns21 vv2 p-acp po12 j-vvn n1, po12 n2 vbr d, (69) sermon (DIV2) 2023 Page 870
15963 and multiplyed upon the Earth, we grow, and multiply, like a Tree planted by the Rivers of Waters, whose leaf is beautiful, and whose fruit is much. and multiplied upon the Earth, we grow, and multiply, like a Tree planted by the rivers of Waters, whose leaf is beautiful, and whose fruit is much. cc vvn p-acp dt n1, pns12 vvb, cc vvi, av-j dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, rg-crq n1 vbz j, cc rg-crq n1 vbz d. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2023 Page 870
15964 Possibly that antient Interpretation hath led the generality of Interpreters to expound the Text concerning the flourishing condition of the Soul, Possibly that ancient Interpretation hath led the generality of Interpreters to expound the Text Concerning the flourishing condition of the Soul, av-j d j n1 vhz vvn dt n1 pp-f n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1 vvg dt j-vvg n1 pp-f dt n1, (69) sermon (DIV2) 2023 Page 870
15965 and of the Church, while it is in Spiritual conjunction with the Lord Jesus Christ, it is not My Bed, but Our Bed, is Green, and of the Church, while it is in Spiritual conjunction with the Lord jesus christ, it is not My Bed, but Our Bed, is Green, cc pp-f dt n1, cs pn31 vbz p-acp j n1 p-acp dt n1 np1 np1, pn31 vbz xx po11 n1, p-acp po12 n1, vbz j-jn, (69) sermon (DIV2) 2023 Page 870
15966 and flourishing, for so the word may be translated. So that not to enlarge in further discourses about the Exposition of the Text; and flourishing, for so the word may be translated. So that not to enlarge in further discourses about the Exposition of the Text; cc vvg, p-acp av dt n1 vmb vbi vvn. av cst xx pc-acp vvi p-acp jc n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (69) sermon (DIV2) 2023 Page 870
15967 taking it for granted that the Holy Ghost in this Text respecteth the Bed, as it is the place for procreation, taking it for granted that the Holy Ghost in this Text respecteth the Bed, as it is the place for procreation, vvg pn31 p-acp vvn cst dt j n1 p-acp d n1 vvz dt n1, c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 p-acp n1, (69) sermon (DIV2) 2023 Page 870
15968 or as it was the place where they did eat their meat in those Countries, we may from it observe this plain Proposition. or as it was the place where they did eat their meat in those Countries, we may from it observe this plain Proposition. cc c-acp pn31 vbds dt n1 c-crq pns32 vdd vvi po32 n1 p-acp d n2, pns12 vmb p-acp pn31 vvi d j n1. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2023 Page 870
15969 Prop. That the fruitfulness of the Soul, and of the Church, doth depend upon Christs conjunction with them. Prop. That the fruitfulness of the Soul, and of the Church, does depend upon Christ conjunction with them. np1 cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc pp-f dt n1, vdz vvi p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp pno32. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2024 Page 870
15970 I shall speak to this Proposition by way of Explication, confirmation, and Application. By way of Explication, we will only enquire what is the gracious Souls fruitfulness, or the Gospel Churches fruitfulness. I shall speak to this Proposition by Way of Explication, confirmation, and Application. By Way of Explication, we will only inquire what is the gracious Souls fruitfulness, or the Gospel Churches fruitfulness. pns11 vmb vvi p-acp d n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, n1, cc n1. p-acp n1 pp-f n1, pns12 vmb av-j vvi r-crq vbz dt j n2 n1, cc dt n1 ng1 n1. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2025 Page 870
15985 and great shall be the peace of thy Children. The thriving of the Church lies in this when many Souls are in it converted, and brought home unto God. and great shall be the peace of thy Children. The thriving of the Church lies in this when many Souls Are in it converted, and brought home unto God. cc j vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f po21 n2. dt j-vvg pp-f dt n1 vvz p-acp d c-crq d n2 vbr p-acp pn31 vvn, cc vvd av-an p-acp np1. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2027 Page 871
15986 This is the Souls fruitfulness and thriving, and this is also the Churches fruitfulness, and thriving. This is the Souls fruitfulness and thriving, and this is also the Churches fruitfulness, and thriving. d vbz dt ng1 n1 cc j-vvg, cc d vbz av dt ng1 n1, cc j-vvg. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2027 Page 871
15987 This is that which my Doctrine speaketh of and saith, that i t dependeth upon Christs conjuncton with the Soul and with the Church. This is that which my Doctrine speaks of and Says, that i tO dependeth upon Christ conjuncton with the Soul and with the Church. d vbz d r-crq po11 n1 vvz a-acp cc vvz, cst pns11 sy vvz p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp dt n1. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2027 Page 872
15971 1. The particular Souls fruitfulness lyes in its bringing forth of good works. You read in Scripture of the fruit of the Body. Deut. 28. 4. And of the fruit of the Land, Deut. 7. 13. The Children of God, are said to be Married unto Christ. And as the fruit of the Womb is the consequent of carnall Marriage, so the fruit of holiness is the consequent of Spiritual Marriage, Rom. 7. 4. You are become dead to the law by the Body of Christ, that you should be married to another, 1. The particular Souls fruitfulness lies in its bringing forth of good works. You read in Scripture of the fruit of the Body. Deuteronomy 28. 4. And of the fruit of the Land, Deuteronomy 7. 13. The Children of God, Are said to be Married unto christ. And as the fruit of the Womb is the consequent of carnal Marriage, so the fruit of holiness is the consequent of Spiritual Marriage, Rom. 7. 4. You Are become dead to the law by the Body of christ, that you should be married to Another, crd dt j n2 n1 vvz p-acp po31 vvg av pp-f j n2. pn22 vvb p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1. np1 crd crd cc pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd crd dt n2 pp-f np1, vbr vvn pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp np1. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz dt j pp-f j n1, av dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz dt j pp-f j n1, np1 crd crd pn22 vbr vvn j p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst pn22 vmd vbi vvn p-acp j-jn, (69) sermon (DIV2) 2026 Page 871
15972 even to him who is raised from the dead that we should bring forth fruit unto God. even to him who is raised from the dead that we should bring forth fruit unto God. av p-acp pno31 r-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt j cst pns12 vmd vvi av n1 p-acp np1. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2026 Page 871
15973 This fruit unto God is called fruit unto holiness, Rom. 6. 22. Christ is also compared unto a vine, John 15. 2. We are the Branches, and therefore purged that we may bring forth fruit, ib. 5. 16. Whether therefore the gracious Soul be looked upon as the Spouse of Christ, and Married to him, by faith, its fruit is holiness, This fruit unto God is called fruit unto holiness, Rom. 6. 22. christ is also compared unto a vine, John 15. 2. We Are the Branches, and Therefore purged that we may bring forth fruit, ib. 5. 16. Whither Therefore the gracious Soul be looked upon as the Spouse of christ, and Married to him, by faith, its fruit is holiness, d n1 p-acp np1 vbz vvn n1 p-acp n1, np1 crd crd np1 vbz av vvn p-acp dt n1, np1 crd crd pns12 vbr dt n2, cc av vvn cst pns12 vmb vvi av n1, n1. crd crd cs av dt j n1 vbi vvn p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vvn p-acp pno31, p-acp n1, po31 n1 vbz n1, (69) sermon (DIV2) 2026 Page 871
15974 or whether it be looked upon as a branch in Christ, still its fruit is holiness; our works (considering us as men) are our fruit. or whither it be looked upon as a branch in christ, still its fruit is holiness; our works (considering us as men) Are our fruit. cc cs pn31 vbb vvn p-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1, av po31 n1 vbz n1; po12 n2 (vvg pno12 p-acp n2) vbr po12 n1. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2026 Page 871
15975 Now look, as several Plants, according to their different natures bring forth different fruit, some bring forth pleasant, some bitter fruit, some wholsom, some again noxious fruit: Now look, as several Plants, according to their different nature's bring forth different fruit, Some bring forth pleasant, Some bitter fruit, Some wholesome, Some again noxious fruit: av vvb, c-acp j n2, vvg p-acp po32 j n2 vvb av j n1, d vvb av j, d j n1, d j, d av j n1: (69) sermon (DIV2) 2026 Page 871
15976 so it is with men and women, who are the Plants of the World; by Nature they are all wild Plants, so it is with men and women, who Are the Plants of the World; by Nature they Are all wild Plants, av pn31 vbz p-acp n2 cc n2, r-crq vbr dt n2 pp-f dt n1; p-acp n1 pns32 vbr d j n2, (69) sermon (DIV2) 2026 Page 871
15977 and are corrupt, and bring forth corrupt fruit, called by the Apostle, the fruit of sin unto death: and Are corrupt, and bring forth corrupt fruit, called by the Apostle, the fruit of since unto death: cc vbr j, cc vvi av j n1, vvn p-acp dt n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1: (69) sermon (DIV2) 2026 Page 871
15978 But having a new Nature given them by God, they bring forth fruit unto life, the fruits of righteousness, which are also called the fruits of the Spirit, Eph. 5. 9. Gal. 5. 22. the fruit of righteousness, to shew the species, or kind of them, fruit unto life, shewing the consequent of them, the fruit of the Spirit, shewing the more external cause of them: But having a new Nature given them by God, they bring forth fruit unto life, the fruits of righteousness, which Are also called the fruits of the Spirit, Ephesians 5. 9. Gal. 5. 22. the fruit of righteousness, to show the species, or kind of them, fruit unto life, showing the consequent of them, the fruit of the Spirit, showing the more external cause of them: cc-acp vhg dt j n1 vvn pno32 p-acp np1, pns32 vvb av n1 p-acp n1, dt n2 pp-f n1, r-crq vbr av vvn dt n2 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd crd np1 crd crd dt n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi dt n2, cc n1 pp-f pno32, n1 p-acp n1, vvg dt j pp-f pno32, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvg dt av-dc j n1 pp-f pno32: (69) sermon (DIV2) 2026 Page 871
15979 Now as these fruits more or less abound in the Soul, the Soul is more or less fruitful. Now as these fruits more or less abound in the Soul, the Soul is more or less fruitful. av c-acp d n2 dc cc av-dc vvi p-acp dt n1, dt n1 vbz av-dc cc av-dc j. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2026 Page 871
15980 This is the particular Saints fruit. This is the particular Saints fruit. d vbz dt j ng1 n1. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2026 Page 871
15981 2. The Churches fruitfulness is its bringing forth many Sons unto God. Children are the fruit of the body, caused by generation. 2. The Churches fruitfulness is its bringing forth many Sons unto God. Children Are the fruit of the body, caused by generation. crd dt n2 n1 vbz po31 vvg av d n2 p-acp np1. n2 vbr dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvd p-acp n1. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2027 Page 871
15982 Gods Children are the fruit of the Church, caused by Regeneration; Conversion is called a begetting, 2 Pet. 1. 3. We are said to be begotten of God, 1 Job. 5. 1. God is our Father, but the Church is our Mother: God's Children Are the fruit of the Church, caused by Regeneration; Conversion is called a begetting, 2 Pet. 1. 3. We Are said to be begotten of God, 1 Job. 5. 1. God is our Father, but the Church is our Mother: npg1 n2 vbr dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvd p-acp n1; n1 vbz vvn dt n-vvg, crd np1 crd crd pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f np1, crd np1. crd crd np1 vbz po12 n1, p-acp dt n1 vbz po12 n1: (69) sermon (DIV2) 2027 Page 871
15983 It is the Church which bears us, which travels, and brings forth Children unto God: It is the Church which bears us, which travels, and brings forth Children unto God: pn31 vbz dt n1 r-crq vvz pno12, r-crq vvz, cc vvz av n2 p-acp np1: (69) sermon (DIV2) 2027 Page 871
15984 And the Saints are called the Churches Children, Isa. 54. 13. All thy Children shall be taught of the Lord, And the Saints Are called the Churches Children, Isaiah 54. 13. All thy Children shall be taught of the Lord, cc dt n2 vbr vvn dt n2 n2, np1 crd crd d po21 n2 vmb vbi vvn pp-f dt n1, (69) sermon (DIV2) 2027 Page 871
15988 Look as the fruitfulness of the Woman depends upon the conjunction of her Husband with her, Look as the fruitfulness of the Woman depends upon the conjunction of her Husband with her, vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pno31, (69) sermon (DIV2) 2027 Page 872
15989 as the fruitfulness of the plant depends upon its conjunction with the Earth; as the thriving of the Body by its meat, dependeth upon the blessing of God. as the fruitfulness of the plant depends upon its conjunction with the Earth; as the thriving of the Body by its meat, dependeth upon the blessing of God. c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1; c-acp dt j-vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2027 Page 872
15990 Man liveth not by bread only, but by every word that cometh out of the mouth of God: Man lives not by bred only, but by every word that comes out of the Mouth of God: n1 vvz xx p-acp n1 av-j, cc-acp p-acp d n1 cst vvz av pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1: (69) sermon (DIV2) 2027 Page 872
15991 And as the thriving of the plant dependeth upon the influence of the Heavens, the shinings of the Sun, And as the thriving of the plant dependeth upon the influence of the Heavens, the shinings of the Sun, cc p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (69) sermon (DIV2) 2027 Page 872
15992 and the distillations of the Clouds; and the distillations of the Clouds; cc dt n2 pp-f dt n2; (69) sermon (DIV2) 2027 Page 872
15993 so, yea much more then so, doth the thriving of a Church and of a Soul, depend upon the influence of Christs grace. so, yea much more then so, does the thriving of a Church and of a Soul, depend upon the influence of Christ grace. av, uh av-d av-dc cs av, vdz dt j-vvg pp-f dt n1 cc pp-f dt n1, vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2027 Page 872
15994 I will prove it first concerning the particular Soul. 2. Concerning the Church, 1. Concerning the particular Soul. I will prove it First Concerning the particular Soul. 2. Concerning the Church, 1. Concerning the particular Soul. pns11 vmb vvi pn31 ord vvg dt j n1 crd vvg dt n1, crd vvg dt j n1 (69) sermon (DIV2) 2027 Page 872
15995 1. It is Christ that giveth the Soul a prolifick vertue. 1. It is christ that gives the Soul a prolific virtue. crd pn31 vbz np1 cst vvz dt n1 dt n1 n1. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2028 Page 872
15996 The fruitful Woman must have a prolifick vertue, so must the plant of the field, otherwise the Woman is barren, and the plant is barren. The fruitful Woman must have a prolific virtue, so must the plant of the field, otherwise the Woman is barren, and the plant is barren. dt j n1 vmb vhi dt n1 n1, av vmb dt n1 pp-f dt n1, av dt n1 vbz j, cc dt n1 vbz j. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2028 Page 872
15997 That power which is in any Soul, to bring forth the fruit of holiness, that is its prolifick vertue, That power which is in any Soul, to bring forth the fruit of holiness, that is its prolific virtue, cst n1 r-crq vbz p-acp d n1, p-acp vvb av dt n1 pp-f n1, cst vbz po31 n1 n1, (69) sermon (DIV2) 2028 Page 872
15998 and this is from the Lord; and this is from the Lord; cc d vbz p-acp dt n1; (69) sermon (DIV2) 2028 Page 872
15999 this is that which the Apostle calleth to will in Philip. 2. 13. The will is the root of all humane actions, and the power in the Soul to do them lies in its ability to will them. this is that which the Apostle calls to will in Philip. 2. 13. The will is the root of all humane actions, and the power in the Soul to do them lies in its ability to will them. d vbz d r-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp n1 p-acp vvi. crd crd dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f d j n2, cc dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vdi pno32 vvz p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi pno32. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2028 Page 872
16000 This is from the Lord, yea and from the Lord in a way of special providence too. This is from the Lord, yea and from the Lord in a Way of special providence too. d vbz p-acp dt n1, uh cc p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1 av. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2028 Page 872
16001 The God of Nature hath put into the creature a prolisick vertue that (supposing the particular concurrence of Ordinary Providence) the woman brings forth the fruit of the Body, in a Natural course. The God of Nature hath put into the creature a prolisick virtue that (supposing the particular concurrence of Ordinary Providence) the woman brings forth the fruit of the Body, in a Natural course. dt n1 pp-f n1 vhz vvn p-acp dt n1 dt n1 n1 cst (vvg dt j n1 pp-f j n1) dt n1 vvz av dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt j n1. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2028 Page 872
16002 And so concerning the plants of the field, (supposing the concurrence of Ordinary Providence) the plant brings forth fruit in its kind. And so Concerning the plants of the field, (supposing the concurrence of Ordinary Providence) the plant brings forth fruit in its kind. cc av vvg dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (vvg dt n1 pp-f j n1) dt n1 vvz av n1 p-acp po31 n1. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2028 Page 872
16003 But it is not thus with men, and women, as to the fruit of grace and of holiness. But it is not thus with men, and women, as to the fruit of grace and of holiness. p-acp pn31 vbz xx av p-acp n2, cc n2, c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc pp-f n1. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2028 Page 872
16004 It was thus indeed with Adam; Adam in the day of his creation (as to the fruit of holiness) was like the plant of the field, indued with a prolifick vertue, he had not only Natural faculties, understanding, will, &c. but he had a power, It was thus indeed with Adam; Adam in the day of his creation (as to the fruit of holiness) was like the plant of the field, endued with a prolific virtue, he had not only Natural faculties, understanding, will, etc. but he had a power, pn31 vbds av av p-acp np1; np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 (c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1) vbds av-j dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvn p-acp dt n1 n1, pns31 vhd xx av-j j n2, n1, n1, av p-acp pns31 vhd dt n1, (69) sermon (DIV2) 2028 Page 872
16005 and disposition in these faculties, to that which was good, this was connatural to him in the day of his creation; and disposition in these faculties, to that which was good, this was connatural to him in the day of his creation; cc n1 p-acp d n2, p-acp cst r-crq vbds j, d vbds j p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1; (69) sermon (DIV2) 2028 Page 872
16006 but as it is with the woman, created at first with this prolifick vertue, yet by accident this or that particular woman, may want it, but as it is with the woman, created At First with this prolific virtue, yet by accident this or that particular woman, may want it, cc-acp c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1, vvn p-acp ord p-acp d n1 n1, av p-acp n1 d cc d j n1, vmb vvi pn31, (69) sermon (DIV2) 2028 Page 872
16045 3. The Grace of God with the Soul, assisting it in its operations. 3. The Grace of God with the Soul, assisting it in its operations. crd dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, vvg pn31 p-acp po31 n2. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2030 Page 874
16007 and so is barren: So it is with all the Children of Adam, though in him created in statu integro, with a posse velle, a power to will that which is well pleasing in the sight of God, and so is barren: So it is with all the Children of Adam, though in him created in Statu integro, with a posse velle, a power to will that which is well pleasing in the sighed of God, cc av vbz j: av pn31 vbz p-acp d dt n2 pp-f np1, cs p-acp pno31 vvd p-acp fw-la n1, p-acp dt fw-la fw-fr, dt n1 p-acp n1 cst r-crq vbz av vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (69) sermon (DIV2) 2028 Page 873
16008 yet by that sad accident of the first mans transgression we are all become barren, and without any power to will that which is good. yet by that sad accident of the First men Transgression we Are all become barren, and without any power to will that which is good. av p-acp cst j n1 pp-f dt ord ng1 n1 pns12 vbr d vvn j, cc p-acp d n1 p-acp n1 cst r-crq vbz j. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2028 Page 873
16009 A will indeed is left to us, but an indisposition in that will unto that which is good; A will indeed is left to us, but an indisposition in that will unto that which is good; dt n1 av vbz vvn p-acp pno12, cc-acp dt n1 p-acp cst vmb p-acp d r-crq vbz j; (69) sermon (DIV2) 2028 Page 873
16010 we are reprobate unto every good work. And that not only, by wicked works, as men are by them hardened in sin, we Are Reprobate unto every good work. And that not only, by wicked works, as men Are by them hardened in since, pns12 vbr j-jn p-acp d j n1. cc cst xx av-j, p-acp j n2, c-acp n2 vbr p-acp pno32 vvn p-acp n1, (69) sermon (DIV2) 2028 Page 873
16011 and accustomed to Evil (and custom we say is a second Nature,) but even by Nature we are so. and accustomed to Evil (and custom we say is a second Nature,) but even by Nature we Are so. cc vvn p-acp j-jn (cc n1 pns12 vvb vbz dt ord n1,) cc-acp av p-acp n1 pns12 vbr av. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2028 Page 873
16012 Now it is from Christ, that the Soul hath its first power, and ability so much as to move to a good action, 2 Cor. 3. 5. We are not of our selves sufficient to think one good thought, Eph. 2. 5. When we were dead in sin, he hath quickened us together by Christ. Now it is from christ, that the Soul hath its First power, and ability so much as to move to a good actium, 2 Cor. 3. 5. We Are not of our selves sufficient to think one good Thought, Ephesians 2. 5. When we were dead in since, he hath quickened us together by christ. av pn31 vbz p-acp np1, cst dt n1 vhz po31 ord n1, cc n1 av av-d c-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1, crd np1 crd crd pns12 vbr xx pp-f po12 n2 j pc-acp vvi crd j n1, np1 crd crd c-crq pns12 vbdr j p-acp n1, pns31 vhz vvn pno12 av p-acp np1. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2028 Page 873
16013 Life is the Principle of all operation, we are by Nature dead, it is the Lord that quickeneth us. Life is the Principle of all operation, we Are by Nature dead, it is the Lord that Quickeneth us. n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f d n1, pns12 vbr p-acp n1 j, pn31 vbz dt n1 cst vvz pno12. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2028 Page 873
16014 Look as the Child moves not till it be quickened, so neither doth the Soul move unto any thing that is good until grace at first quickeneth it. Look as the Child moves not till it be quickened, so neither does the Soul move unto any thing that is good until grace At First Quickeneth it. n1 p-acp dt n1 vvz xx c-acp pn31 vbb vvn, av d vdz dt n1 vvb p-acp d n1 cst vbz j c-acp n1 p-acp ord vvz pn31. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2028 Page 873
16015 2. As Christ gives the prolifick vertue to the Soul, so it is he also that doth excite this vertue to act. 2. As christ gives the prolific virtue to the Soul, so it is he also that does excite this virtue to act. crd p-acp np1 vvz dt n1 n1 p-acp dt n1, av pn31 vbz pns31 av cst vdz vvi d n1 pc-acp vvi. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2029 Page 873
16016 God hath given unto the plant a prolifick vertue from whence it is that it brings forth fruit; God hath given unto the plant a prolific virtue from whence it is that it brings forth fruit; np1 vhz vvn p-acp dt n1 dt vvi n1 p-acp c-crq pn31 vbz d pn31 vvz av n1; (69) sermon (DIV2) 2029 Page 873
16017 God hath given Bread-Corn a Power, and faculty to nourish the Body, and it is from hence that it nourisheth, God hath given Bread-Corn a Power, and faculty to nourish the Body, and it is from hence that it Nourishes, np1 vhz vvn n1 dt n1, cc n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc pn31 vbz p-acp av cst pn31 vvz, (69) sermon (DIV2) 2029 Page 873
16018 but withal God by a daily Providence doth both uphold the faculties of the plant, but withal God by a daily Providence does both uphold the faculties of the plant, cc-acp av np1 p-acp dt j n1 vdz d vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (69) sermon (DIV2) 2029 Page 873
16019 and of the bread, and excite them to their exercise, otherwise neither would the bread nourish, and of the bred, and excite them to their exercise, otherwise neither would the bred nourish, cc pp-f dt n1, cc vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n1, av d vmd dt n1 vvb, (69) sermon (DIV2) 2029 Page 873
16020 nor the plant bring forth its fruit in its season. nor the plant bring forth its fruit in its season. ccx dt n1 vvb av po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2029 Page 873
16021 So it is with the Soul. Supposing the Soul possessed, of a power to will that which is good, (the will being renewed through grace) yet it is God that excites this power, Phil. 2. 13. He giveth to do. Not only to will, but also to do. So it is with the Soul. Supposing the Soul possessed, of a power to will that which is good, (the will being renewed through grace) yet it is God that excites this power, Philip 2. 13. He gives to do. Not only to will, but also to do. av pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 vvg dt n1 vvn, pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1 cst r-crq vbz j, (dt n1 vbg vvn p-acp n1) av pn31 vbz np1 cst vvz d n1, np1 crd crd pns31 vvz pc-acp vdi. xx av-j p-acp n1, cc-acp av pc-acp vdi. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2029 Page 873
16022 And indeed this must be granted, or else grace shall have the least share in any good action that is done by us, And indeed this must be granted, or Else grace shall have the least share in any good actium that is done by us, cc av d vmb vbi vvn, cc av n1 vmb vhi dt ds n1 p-acp d j n1 cst vbz vdn p-acp pno12, (69) sermon (DIV2) 2029 Page 873
16023 for the Act is more Noble then a meer Power, It is Christ that gives a Power to will, for the Act is more Noble then a mere Power, It is christ that gives a Power to will, c-acp dt n1 vbz av-dc j cs dt j n1, pn31 vbz np1 cst vvz dt n1 p-acp n1, (69) sermon (DIV2) 2029 Page 873
16024 and it is Christ that gives the Act of willing. and it is christ that gives the Act of willing. cc pn31 vbz np1 cst vvz dt n1 pp-f vvg. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2029 Page 873
16025 disposing and quickening the Soul to the exercise of the Power which himself hath bestowed upon it. disposing and quickening the Soul to the exercise of the Power which himself hath bestowed upon it. vvg cc j-vvg dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq n1 vhz vvn p-acp pn31. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2029 Page 873
16026 For let us consider whence it should come: For let us Consider whence it should come: p-acp vvb pno12 vvi c-crq pn31 vmd vvi: (69) sermon (DIV2) 2029 Page 873
16027 The Lord in the change of the heart, doth not change the Nature of man, but man hath a liberty in his will, I mean a liberty opposed to coaction, his will is not compelled to that which is good; The Lord in the change of the heart, does not change the Nature of man, but man hath a liberty in his will, I mean a liberty opposed to coaction, his will is not compelled to that which is good; dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vdz xx vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp n1 vhz dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, pns11 vvb dt n1 vvn p-acp n1, po31 n1 vbz xx vvn p-acp d r-crq vbz j; (69) sermon (DIV2) 2029 Page 873
16028 he hath indeed a power, but not compelling him: he hath indeed a power, but not compelling him: pns31 vhz av dt n1, cc-acp xx vvg pno31: (69) sermon (DIV2) 2029 Page 873
16029 now when the will of man is in that state that he can will that which is good, now when the will of man is in that state that he can will that which is good, av c-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz p-acp d n1 cst pns31 vmb vvi d r-crq vbz j, (69) sermon (DIV2) 2029 Page 874
16030 or that which is evil, tell me what is it which inclineth him to the one rather then the other, save only the influence of Divine grace. or that which is evil, tell me what is it which Inclineth him to the one rather then the other, save only the influence of Divine grace. cc cst r-crq vbz j-jn, vvb pno11 q-crq vbz pn31 r-crq vvz pno31 p-acp dt crd av-c cs dt n-jn, vvb av-j dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2029 Page 874
16031 3. Nay, Thirdly, It is Christ that must assist in every good action; not only excite to it, but assist in it, or it will never be persected. 3. Nay, Thirdly, It is christ that must assist in every good actium; not only excite to it, but assist in it, or it will never be persected. crd uh-x, ord, pn31 vbz np1 cst vmb vvi p-acp d j n1; xx av-j vvi p-acp pn31, cc-acp vvb p-acp pn31, cc pn31 vmb av-x vbi vvn. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2030 Page 874
16032 Even in natural productions, besides the prolifick vertue, which the fruitful woman must have, and must be supposed to her conception of a Child in her womb; Even in natural productions, beside the prolific virtue, which the fruitful woman must have, and must be supposed to her conception of a Child in her womb; av-j p-acp j n2, p-acp dt n1 n1, r-crq dt j n1 vmb vhi, cc vmb vbi vvn p-acp po31 n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po31 n1; (69) sermon (DIV2) 2030 Page 874
16033 and besides the influence of Providence, which must be supposed to excite this vertue, which first causeth the conception (as to the Divine causation) there must also be a daily influence, and beside the influence of Providence, which must be supposed to excite this virtue, which First Causes the conception (as to the Divine causation) there must also be a daily influence, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi d n1, r-crq ord vvz dt n1 (c-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1) pc-acp vmb av vbi dt j n1, (69) sermon (DIV2) 2030 Page 874
16034 and concurse of Providence, preserving and upholding the womans natural faculties, &c. or she miscarrieth, and the fruit of her body thriveth not; and concourse of Providence, preserving and upholding the woman's natural faculties, etc. or she miscarrieth, and the fruit of her body thrives not; cc n1 pp-f n1, vvg cc vvg dt ng1 j n2, av cc pns31 vvz, cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvz xx; (69) sermon (DIV2) 2030 Page 874
16035 and as it is with a Plant, notwithstanding its prolifick vertue, and the influence of Providence exciting this vertue in the Spring time to put forth it self, there must be a daily influence of Providence upholding the natural vertues of the Plant, and as it is with a Plant, notwithstanding its prolific virtue, and the influence of Providence exciting this virtue in the Spring time to put forth it self, there must be a daily influence of Providence upholding the natural Virtues of the Plant, cc c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1, c-acp po31 n1 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 j d n1 p-acp dt n1 n1 pc-acp vvi av pn31 n1, pc-acp vmb vbi dt j n1 pp-f n1 vvg dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, (69) sermon (DIV2) 2030 Page 874
16036 and assisting them to the perfecting of the fruit; and without this, though the Plant hath such a vertue, and hath put it out, and assisting them to the perfecting of the fruit; and without this, though the Plant hath such a virtue, and hath put it out, cc vvg pno32 p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f dt n1; cc p-acp d, cs dt n1 vhz d dt n1, cc vhz vvn pn31 av, (69) sermon (DIV2) 2030 Page 874
16037 yet the fruit dwindleth away, and comes to nothing: So it is with a Soul: Supposing the Soul quickened, born again, disposed unto that which is good; yet the fruit dwindleth away, and comes to nothing: So it is with a Soul: Supposing the Soul quickened, born again, disposed unto that which is good; av dt n1 vvz av, cc vvz p-acp pix: av pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1: vvg dt n1 vvd, vvn av, vvn p-acp d r-crq vbz j; (69) sermon (DIV2) 2030 Page 874
16038 and supposing it to have begun a good action, yet without the continuance of the same grace with the Soul, and supposing it to have begun a good actium, yet without the Continuance of the same grace with the Soul, cc vvg pn31 pc-acp vhi vvn dt j n1, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt d n1 p-acp dt n1, (69) sermon (DIV2) 2030 Page 874
16039 and in the Soul, it brings nothing to perfection. and in the Soul, it brings nothing to perfection. cc p-acp dt n1, pn31 vvz pix p-acp n1. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2030 Page 874
16040 Hence Heb. 12. 2. Christ is faid to be the Author and Finisher of our Faith. Hence Hebrew 12. 2. christ is faid to be the Author and Finisher of our Faith. av np1 crd crd np1 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n1. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2030 Page 874
16041 Hence saith St. Paul, Gal. 2. 20. I live, but yet not I, but Christ liveth in me; Hence Says Saint Paul, Gal. 2. 20. I live, but yet not I, but christ lives in me; av vvz n1 np1, np1 crd crd pns11 vvb, cc-acp av xx pns11, cc-acp np1 vvz p-acp pno11; (69) sermon (DIV2) 2030 Page 874
16042 and the life which I now live in the flesh, I live by the Faith of the Son of God. and the life which I now live in the Flesh, I live by the Faith of the Son of God. cc dt n1 r-crq pns11 av vvi p-acp dt n1, pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2030 Page 874
16043 And 1 Cor. 15. 10. Saint Paul saith, He laboured, yet not he, but the grace of God which was with me. To be short then; And 1 Cor. 15. 10. Saint Paul Says, He laboured, yet not he, but the grace of God which was with me. To be short then; cc crd np1 crd crd n1 np1 vvz, pns31 vvd, av xx pns31, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vbds p-acp pno11. pc-acp vbi j av; (69) sermon (DIV2) 2030 Page 874
16044 To a particular Soul's fruitfulness in good works, there is required, 1. The Grace of God upon the Soul, giving it a power to act. 2. The Grace of God in the Soul, exciting it to its spiritual operations. To a particular Soul's fruitfulness in good works, there is required, 1. The Grace of God upon the Soul, giving it a power to act. 2. The Grace of God in the Soul, exciting it to its spiritual operations. p-acp dt j ng1 n1 p-acp j n2, pc-acp vbz vvn, crd dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, vvg pn31 dt n1 pc-acp vvi. crd dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, j pn31 p-acp po31 j n2. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2030 Page 874
16046 This not supposed, the Soul either wants a power to will, or wants a power to move, to do, &c. The Reason of this lies not only in that general necessary influx upon the creature, which is necessary to all its motions and actions, This not supposed, the Soul either Wants a power to will, or Wants a power to move, to do, etc. The Reason of this lies not only in that general necessary influx upon the creature, which is necessary to all its motions and actions, d xx vvn, dt n1 av-d vvz dt n1 p-acp n1, cc vvz dt n1 pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vdi, av dt n1 pp-f d vvz xx av-j p-acp d n1 j n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vbz j p-acp d po31 n2 cc n2, (69) sermon (DIV2) 2030 Page 874
16047 and which God hath reserved to himself, to grant or withhold as he pleaseth. and which God hath reserved to himself, to grant or withhold as he Pleases. cc r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp px31, pc-acp vvi cc vvi c-acp pns31 vvz. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2030 Page 874
16048 But in this, that through the Fall of Adam, the Nature of Man is so lapsed, that it requireth a more particular eminent influx of Providence upon it, to inable it unto that which is spiritually good, its spiritually prolifick vertue, being by the fall quite extinct, But in this, that through the Fallen of Adam, the Nature of Man is so lapsed, that it requires a more particular eminent influx of Providence upon it, to inable it unto that which is spiritually good, its spiritually prolific virtue, being by the fallen quite extinct, p-acp p-acp d, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz av vvn, cst pn31 vvz dt av-dc j j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pn31, p-acp j pn31 p-acp d r-crq vbz av-j j, po31 av-j vvi n1, vbg p-acp dt n1 av j, (69) sermon (DIV2) 2030 Page 875
16049 and the Soul of every man and woman dead in crespasses and sins. But thus much shall serve for the first. and the Soul of every man and woman dead in crespasses and Sins. But thus much shall serve for the First. cc dt n1 pp-f d n1 cc n1 j p-acp n2 cc n2. p-acp av d vmb vvi p-acp dt ord. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2030 Page 875
16050 I come to the second, to prove it. 2. Concerning the Church; That neither can it be fruitful without conjuuction with Christ. I come to the second, to prove it. 2. Concerning the Church; That neither can it be fruitful without conjuuction with christ. pns11 vvb p-acp dt ord, pc-acp vvi pn31. crd vvg dt n1; cst d vmb pn31 vbi j p-acp n1 p-acp np1. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2030 Page 875
16051 I told you, that the fruitfulness of the Church lies in its bringing forth many Sons unto God. I told you, that the fruitfulness of the Church lies in its bringing forth many Sons unto God. pns11 vvd pn22, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz p-acp po31 vvg av d n2 p-acp np1. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2031 Page 875
16052 The more Souls are converted, the more fruitful the Church is; but without Christ's conjunction with it, it bringeth forth none. The more Souls Are converted, the more fruitful the Church is; but without Christ's conjunction with it, it brings forth none. dt dc n2 vbr vvn, dt av-dc j dt n1 vbz; cc-acp p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp pn31, pn31 vvz av pix. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2031 Page 875
16053 If Christ's presence be in his Church, it brings forth many Souls. If Christ's presence be in his Church, it brings forth many Souls. cs npg1 n1 vbb p-acp po31 n1, pn31 vvz av d n2. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2031 Page 875
16054 If he be not present, it brings forth no Children. This will easily appear by considering how the Church of God is Instrumental to the conversion of Souls; If he be not present, it brings forth no Children. This will Easily appear by considering how the Church of God is Instrumental to the conversion of Souls; cs pns31 vbb xx j, pn31 vvz av dx n2. d vmb av-j vvi p-acp vvg c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2; (69) sermon (DIV2) 2031 Page 875
16055 and by making it appear to you that these causes are not principally efficient sole causes; nor can be so, and by making it appear to you that these Causes Are not principally efficient sole Causes; nor can be so, cc p-acp vvg pn31 vvi p-acp pn22 cst d n2 vbr xx av-jn j j n2; ccx vmb vbi av, (69) sermon (DIV2) 2031 Page 875
16056 but are only instrumental causes. 2. That upon experience it is made evident, that where Christ doth not concur, they do nothing. For the first, but Are only instrumental Causes. 2. That upon experience it is made evident, that where christ does not concur, they do nothing. For the First, cc-acp vbr av-j j n2. crd cst p-acp n1 pn31 vbz vvn j, cst c-crq np1 vdz xx vvi, pns32 vdb pix. p-acp dt ord, (69) sermon (DIV2) 2031 Page 875
16057 1. The Church is to be considered as to its parts, and as to its priviledges; as to what God hath planted in it, 1. The Church is to be considered as to its parts, and as to its privileges; as to what God hath planted in it, crd dt n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp p-acp po31 n2, cc c-acp p-acp po31 n2; a-acp p-acp r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp pn31, (69) sermon (DIV2) 2032 Page 875
16058 and what God hath betrusted to it. As to its parts; and what God hath betrusted to it. As to its parts; cc r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp pn31. p-acp p-acp po31 n2; (69) sermon (DIV2) 2032 Page 875
16059 So it is made up of Officers, and members. As to its priviledges, so there is committed to it the Oracles of God; the Mysteries of God; the Keys of the Kingdom of Heaven: So it is made up of Officers, and members. As to its privileges, so there is committed to it the Oracles of God; the Mysteres of God; the Keys of the Kingdom of Heaven: av pn31 vbz vvn a-acp pp-f n2, cc n2. c-acp p-acp po31 n2, av pc-acp vbz vvn p-acp pn31 dt n2 pp-f np1; dt n2 pp-f np1; dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1: (69) sermon (DIV2) 2033 Page 875
16060 there is none of all these, but have or may have, (for ought I know) an instrumental causation, in bringing forth Children unto God, there is none of all these, but have or may have, (for ought I know) an instrumental causation, in bringing forth Children unto God, a-acp vbz pix pp-f d d, p-acp vhi cc vmb vhi, (c-acp pi pns11 vvb) dt j n1, p-acp vvg av n2 p-acp np1, (69) sermon (DIV2) 2033 Page 875
16061 or in bringing of them up, but none of them have a Principal efficiency none of them have a sole efficiency, nor can produce the effect without Christs conjunction; or in bringing of them up, but none of them have a Principal efficiency none of them have a sole efficiency, nor can produce the Effect without Christ conjunction; cc p-acp vvg pp-f pno32 a-acp, cc-acp pix pp-f pno32 vhb dt j-jn n1 pix pp-f pno32 vhb dt j n1, ccx vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp npg1 n1; (69) sermon (DIV2) 2033 Page 875
16062 let us look upon them severally. 1. Look first upon the Officers of the Church: let us look upon them severally. 1. Look First upon the Officers of the Church: vvb pno12 vvi p-acp pno32 av-j. crd n1 ord p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1: (69) sermon (DIV2) 2033 Page 875
16095 and it was now no longer green and flourished no more. and it was now no longer green and flourished no more. cc pn31 vbds av av-dx jc j-jn cc vvd av-dx av-dc. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2038 Page 877
16063 these were extraordinary, such as Apostles Evangelists Prophets: Ordinary, Pastors, and Teachers. That these have an instrumental causation, in the conversion of Souls is plain, they were set in the Church, for the perfecting of the Saints, Eph. 4. 12. for the perfecting their number, these were extraordinary, such as Apostles Evangelists prophets: Ordinary, Pastors, and Teachers. That these have an instrumental causation, in the conversion of Souls is plain, they were Set in the Church, for the perfecting of the Saints, Ephesians 4. 12. for the perfecting their number, d vbdr j, d c-acp n2 n2 n2: j, ng1, cc n2. cst d vhb dt j n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 vbz j, pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f dt n2, np1 crd crd p-acp dt j-vvg po32 n1, (69) sermon (DIV2) 2034 Page 875
16064 and for the perfecting of their graces, Paul calls them Fathers, 1 Cor. 4. 15. and saith he begat the Corinthians. He saith the same of Onesimus: but alas, and for the perfecting of their graces, Paul calls them Father's, 1 Cor. 4. 15. and Says he begat the Corinthians. He Says the same of Onesimus: but alas, cc p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f po32 n2, np1 vvz pno32 n2, crd np1 crd crd cc vvz pns31 vvd dt np1. pns31 vvz dt d pp-f np1: p-acp uh, (69) sermon (DIV2) 2034 Page 875
16065 as the Apostles of old, so Ministers now, have no more then an instrumentality in this production: as the Apostles of old, so Ministers now, have no more then an instrumentality in this production: c-acp dt n2 pp-f j, av n2 av, vhb dx dc cs dt n1 p-acp d n1: (69) sermon (DIV2) 2034 Page 876
16066 Paul planted, and Apollos watered, but God gave the increase, 1 Cor. 3. 6. God was all, he that planted nothing, he that watered was nothing, but God that gave the increase was all, v. 7. v. 9: Paul planted, and Apollos watered, but God gave the increase, 1 Cor. 3. 6. God was all, he that planted nothing, he that watered was nothing, but God that gave the increase was all, v. 7. v. 9: np1 vvn, cc npg1 vvd, p-acp np1 vvd dt n1, crd np1 crd crd np1 vbds d, pns31 cst vvd pix, pns31 cst vvn vbds pix, p-acp np1 cst vvd dt n1 vbds d, n1 crd n1 crd: (69) sermon (DIV2) 2034 Page 876
16067 They are but waterers together with God, workers together with him. Hence though Paul Preached the same Doctrine to all, They Are but waterers together with God, workers together with him. Hence though Paul Preached the same Doctrine to all, pns32 vbr p-acp n2 av p-acp np1, n2 av p-acp pno31. av cs np1 vvn dt d n1 p-acp d, (69) sermon (DIV2) 2034 Page 876
16068 yet he was to some, the savour of life unto life, to others, the savour of death unto death. yet he was to Some, the savour of life unto life, to Others, the savour of death unto death. av pns31 vbds p-acp d, dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, p-acp n2-jn, dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2034 Page 876
16069 And though his earnest desire was to convert his own Nation, it was his hearts desire, and Prayer to God that they might be saved, Rom. 10. 1. yet he could not effect it. And though his earnest desire was to convert his own nation, it was his hearts desire, and Prayer to God that they might be saved, Rom. 10. 1. yet he could not Effect it. cc cs po31 j n1 vbds pc-acp vvi po31 d n1, pn31 vbds po31 ng1 vvb, cc n1 p-acp np1 cst pns32 vmd vbi vvn, np1 crd crd av pns31 vmd xx vvi pn31. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2034 Page 876
16070 And if the Officers of the Church, who are under a special ordination of God for the great end of conversion, could do no more, it will easily be granted of private members, whose indeavours in quickening others, And if the Officers of the Church, who Are under a special ordination of God for the great end of conversion, could do no more, it will Easily be granted of private members, whose endeavours in quickening Others, cc cs dt n2 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vbr p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, vmd vdi dx av-dc, pn31 vmb av-j vbi vvn pp-f j n2, rg-crq n2 p-acp j-vvg n2-jn, (69) sermon (DIV2) 2034 Page 876
16071 though they may be sometimes blessed, of God to such an end, yet doubtless are not more efficient to it then the labours of Ministers, though they may be sometime blessed, of God to such an end, yet doubtless Are not more efficient to it then the labours of Ministers, cs pns32 vmb vbi av vvn, pp-f np1 p-acp d dt n1, av av-j vbr xx av-dc j p-acp pn31 av dt n2 pp-f n2, (69) sermon (DIV2) 2034 Page 876
16072 nor yet in an equal tendency with their's unto so great an end. 2. As to the priviledges granted to the Church. nor yet in an equal tendency with their's unto so great an end. 2. As to the privileges granted to the Church. ccx av p-acp dt j-jn n1 p-acp png32 p-acp av j dt n1. crd c-acp p-acp dt n2 vvn p-acp dt n1. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2034 Page 876
16073 The Oracles of God, are committed to the Church, Rom. 3. 2. it is the pillar and ground of truth, 1 Tim. 3. 15. the mysteries of God are committed to it, 1 Cor. 4. 1. The keys of the Kingdom of Heaven are Committed to it. The Oracles of God, Are committed to the Church, Rom. 3. 2. it is the pillar and ground of truth, 1 Tim. 3. 15. the Mysteres of God Are committed to it, 1 Cor. 4. 1. The keys of the Kingdom of Heaven Are Committed to it. dt n2 pp-f np1, vbr vvn p-acp dt n1, np1 crd crd pn31 vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, crd np1 crd crd dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr vvn p-acp pn31, crd np1 crd crd dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 vbr vvn p-acp pn31. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2035 Page 876
16074 Mat. 16. 19. I understand ever by the first term, the Word of God, and the dispensation of it in the Preaching of the Gospel: Mathew 16. 19. I understand ever by the First term, the Word of God, and the Dispensation of it in the Preaching of the Gospel: np1 crd crd pns11 vvb av p-acp dt ord n1, dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1: (69) sermon (DIV2) 2035 Page 876
16075 by the second, the Sacraments of the Gospel, by the third, the Censures of the Church. I know the terms are more generical, by the second, the Sacraments of the Gospel, by the third, the Censures of the Church. I know the terms Are more generical, p-acp dt ord, dt n2 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt ord, dt n2 pp-f dt n1. pns11 vvb dt n2 vbr av-dc j, (69) sermon (DIV2) 2035 Page 876
16076 and not so to be restrained (I only for distinction sake so restrain them at present) nor do I meddle here with the disputes, and not so to be restrained (I only for distinction sake so restrain them At present) nor do I meddle Here with the disputes, cc xx av pc-acp vbi vvn (pns11 av-j p-acp n1 n1 av vvi pno32 p-acp j) ccx vdb pns11 vvi av p-acp dt vvz, (69) sermon (DIV2) 2035 Page 876
16077 whether the dispensation of these or any of these, belong to the whole Church, or only to Officers, whither the Dispensation of these or any of these, belong to the Whole Church, or only to Officers, cs dt n1 pp-f d cc d pp-f d, vvb p-acp dt j-jn n1, cc av-j p-acp n2, (69) sermon (DIV2) 2035 Page 876
16078 nor yet to which of the Officers: I shall only assert two things. nor yet to which of the Officers: I shall only assert two things. ccx av p-acp r-crq pp-f dt n2: pns11 vmb av-j vvb crd n2. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2035 Page 876
16079 1. That the Scripture seemeth to assign to all these, some instrumentality as to the bringing forth of Children unto God: 1. That the Scripture seems to assign to all these, Some instrumentality as to the bringing forth of Children unto God: crd cst dt n1 vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp d d, d n1 c-acp p-acp dt vvg av pp-f n2 p-acp np1: (69) sermon (DIV2) 2036 Page 876
16080 this is plain. 1. Concerning the Word, 1 Cor. 4. 15. I have begotten you through the Gospel, James 1. 18. of his own will begat he us by the word of truth: this is plain. 1. Concerning the Word, 1 Cor. 4. 15. I have begotten you through the Gospel, James 1. 18. of his own will begat he us by the word of truth: d vbz j. crd vvg dt n1, crd np1 crd crd pns11 vhb vvn pn22 p-acp dt n1, np1 crd crd pp-f po31 d n1 vvd pns31 pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (69) sermon (DIV2) 2036 Page 876
16081 As to the Sacraments, for the Sacrament of Baptism, we are said to be Baptized into Christ, Rom. 6. 3. Gal. 3. 27. and again, Acts 2. 38. to be Baptized for the Remission of sins. For the Sacrament of the Lords Supper; As to the Sacraments, for the Sacrament of Baptism, we Are said to be Baptised into christ, Rom. 6. 3. Gal. 3. 27. and again, Acts 2. 38. to be Baptised for the Remission of Sins. For the Sacrament of the lords Supper; a-acp p-acp dt n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vbi j-vvn p-acp np1, np1 crd crd np1 crd crd cc av, n2 crd crd pc-acp vbi j-vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2. p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 n1; (69) sermon (DIV2) 2036 Page 876
16082 though I dare not assert it a converting Ordinance yet unquestionably it hath its instrumentality to the Salvation of Souls. though I Dare not assert it a converting Ordinance yet unquestionably it hath its instrumentality to the Salvation of Souls. cs pns11 vvb xx vvb pn31 dt vvg n1 av av-j pn31 vhz po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2036 Page 877
16083 For Censures they have also their instrumentality, 1 Cor. 5. 5. the end of their administration is for the destruction of the flesh, that the Spirit may be saved in the day of Christ. But now. For Censures they have also their instrumentality, 1 Cor. 5. 5. the end of their administration is for the destruction of the Flesh, that the Spirit may be saved in the day of christ. But now. p-acp vvz pns32 vhb av po32 n1, crd np1 crd crd dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst dt n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. p-acp av. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2036 Page 877
16084 2. It is as plain, that they have but an instrumental causation, and separated from the influences of Christ, and his concurrence with them; 2. It is as plain, that they have but an instrumental causation, and separated from the influences of christ, and his concurrence with them; crd pn31 vbz a-acp j, cst pns32 vhb p-acp dt j n1, cc vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, cc po31 n1 p-acp pno32; (69) sermon (DIV2) 2037 Page 877
16085 they do nothing, hence, James 2. 18. of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, John 1. 13. we are born again not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh: they do nothing, hence, James 2. 18. of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, John 1. 13. we Are born again not of blood, nor of the will of the Flesh: pns32 vdb pix, av, np1 crd crd pp-f po31 d n1 vvd pns31 pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd crd n1 vbr vvn av xx pp-f n1, ccx pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (69) sermon (DIV2) 2037 Page 877
16086 nor of the will of man: nor of the will of man: ccx pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1: (69) sermon (DIV2) 2037 Page 877
16087 but of the will of God, John 3. 5. except you be born again, of water and of the Spirit you cannot enter into the Kingdom of God. but of the will of God, John 3. 5. except you be born again, of water and of the Spirit you cannot enter into the Kingdom of God. p-acp pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd crd c-acp pn22 vbb vvn av, pp-f n1 cc pp-f dt n1 pn22 vmbx vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2037 Page 877
16088 Thus the truth is evidenced from Scripture. And Scriptural reason. Thus the truth is evidenced from Scripture. And Scriptural reason. av dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1. cc j n1. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2037 Page 877
16089 2. In the second place? Consider all experience, where-ever the Word of God hath been Preached, the Sacraments administred, Church Censures duly executed, 2. In the second place? Consider all experience, wherever the Word of God hath been Preached, the Sacraments administered, Church Censures duly executed, crd p-acp dt ord n1? vvb d n1, j dt n1 pp-f np1 vhz vbn vvn, dt n2 vvn, n1 vvz av-jn vvn, (69) sermon (DIV2) 2038 Page 877
16090 so long as Christ hath granted his presence with the administrations; they have been made mighty in order to the bringing home of Souls unto God. so long as christ hath granted his presence with the administrations; they have been made mighty in order to the bringing home of Souls unto God. av av-j c-acp np1 vhz vvn po31 n1 p-acp dt n2; pns32 vhb vbn vvn j p-acp n1 p-acp dt vvg av-an pp-f n2 p-acp np1. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2038 Page 877
16091 Where the Lord hath withdrawn his presence, either as to the generality of Persons under the external administrations or as to any particular Souls they have signified nothing. Where the Lord hath withdrawn his presence, either as to the generality of Persons under the external administrations or as to any particular Souls they have signified nothing. c-crq dt n1 vhz vvn po31 n1, av-d c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt j n2 cc c-acp p-acp d j n2 pns32 vhb vvn pix. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2038 Page 877
16092 Isaiah doth but make the heart of the People fat, and their Ears heavy, and shuts their Eyes, Ch. 6. 10. he complains, that he laboureth in vain and spendeth his strength for nothing and in vain. Isaiah does but make the heart of the People fat, and their Ears heavy, and shuts their Eyes, Christ 6. 10. he complains, that he Laboureth in vain and spendeth his strength for nothing and in vain. np1 vdz p-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 j, cc po32 n2 j, cc vvz po32 n2, np1 crd crd pns31 vvz, cst pns31 vvz p-acp j cc vvz po31 n1 p-acp pix cc p-acp j. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2038 Page 877
16093 Saint Pauls Gospel is to the Jews a stumbling block, and to the Gentiles foolishness, 3000 are converted at St. Peters Sermon, Saint Paul's Gospel is to the jews a stumbling block, and to the Gentiles foolishness, 3000 Are converted At Saint Peter's Sermon, n1 npg1 n1 vbz p-acp dt np2 dt j-vvg n1, cc p-acp dt n2-j n1, crd vbr vvn p-acp n1 npg1 n1, (69) sermon (DIV2) 2038 Page 877
16094 while Christ is in his Bed with his Church, but few or none, of the Jews in their Synagogues, Acts 19. they were hardened. Christ was gone out of his Bed, while christ is in his Bed with his Church, but few or none, of the jews in their Synagogues, Acts 19. they were hardened. christ was gone out of his Bed, cs np1 vbz p-acp po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc-acp d cc pix, pp-f dt np2 p-acp po32 n2, n2 crd pns32 vbdr vvn. np1 vbds vvn av pp-f po31 n1, (69) sermon (DIV2) 2038 Page 877
16096 But this is enough to have spoken as to the proof of the Doctrine, come we now to the Application. But this is enough to have spoken as to the proof of the Doctrine, come we now to the Application. p-acp d vbz av-d pc-acp vhi vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvb pns12 av p-acp dt n1. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2038 Page 877
16097 The Proposition might be applied variously. The Proposition might be applied variously. dt n1 vmd vbi vvn av-j. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2039 Page 877
16098 1. For the confutation of the errors of those who either deny the necessity, of any conjunction of Christ with the Soul, 1. For the confutation of the errors of those who either deny the necessity, of any conjunction of christ with the Soul, crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f d r-crq d vvb dt n1, pp-f d n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, (69) sermon (DIV2) 2040 Page 877
16099 as to the production of the fruits of grace, or at least of such a conjunction, as is unquestionably necessary; as to the production of the fruits of grace, or At least of such a conjunction, as is unquestionably necessary; c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1, cc p-acp ds pp-f d dt n1, c-acp vbz av-j j; (69) sermon (DIV2) 2040 Page 877
16100 and of those who think, that there is a power in mans will, ad bonum Spirituale, to produce that which is Spiritually good, and of those who think, that there is a power in men will, ad bonum Spirituale, to produce that which is Spiritually good, cc pp-f d r-crq vvb, cst pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp ng1 n1, fw-la fw-la np1, pc-acp vvi d r-crq vbz av-j j, (69) sermon (DIV2) 2040 Page 877
16101 and that a moral suasion is sufficient to the conversion of a Soul. and that a moral suasion is sufficient to the conversion of a Soul. cc cst dt j n1 vbz j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 (69) sermon (DIV2) 2040 Page 877
16102 2. We might from hence observe the reason, why the Word and Ordinances of God are so ineffectual as to some, however effectual unto others, 2. We might from hence observe the reason, why the Word and Ordinances of God Are so ineffectual as to Some, however effectual unto Others, crd pns12 vmd p-acp av vvi dt n1, q-crq dt n1 cc n2 pp-f np1 vbr av j c-acp p-acp d, c-acp j p-acp n2-jn, (69) sermon (DIV2) 2041 Page 878
16103 but I have not time to enlarge so far. I shall therefore close up all with one Branch of Application, — but I have not time to enlarge so Far. I shall Therefore close up all with one Branch of Application, — cc-acp pns11 vhb xx n1 pc-acp vvi av av-j. pns11 vmb av vvi a-acp d p-acp crd n1 pp-f n1, — (69) sermon (DIV2) 2041 Page 878
16104 Beseeching every Soul that heareth me this day to labour, that Christ may yet be kept in his Bed, in our Bed. The Bed is the resting place, Beseeching every Soul that hears me this day to labour, that christ may yet be kept in his Bed, in our Bed The Bed is the resting place, vvg d n1 cst vvz pno11 d n1 pc-acp vvi, cst np1 vmb av vbi vvn p-acp po31 n1, p-acp po12 n1 dt n1 vbz dt j-vvg n1, (69) sermon (DIV2) 2042 Page 878
16105 while Christ remaineth and resteth amongst his People, The Bed is green. The Soul in which Christ resteth, is a flourishing Soul, the Church in which Christ resteth, while christ remains and rests among his People, The Bed is green. The Soul in which christ rests, is a flourishing Soul, the Church in which christ rests, cs np1 vvz cc vvz p-acp po31 n1, dt n1 vbz j-jn. dt n1 p-acp r-crq np1 vvz, vbz dt j-vvg n1, dt n1 p-acp r-crq np1 vvz, (69) sermon (DIV2) 2042 Page 878
16106 and in which he dwells, is a flourishing Church: whiles he walketh in the midst of the Golden Candlesticks, they are full of light. and in which he dwells, is a flourishing Church: while he walks in the midst of the Golden Candlesticks, they Are full of Light. cc p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz, vbz dt j-vvg n1: cs pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n2, pns32 vbr j pp-f n1. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2042 Page 878
16107 If he withdraweth himself their light will be darkness. If he withdraweth himself their Light will be darkness. cs pns31 vvz px31 po32 n1 vmb vbi n1. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2042 Page 878
16108 Give me leave a little to improve this argument with you to the quickening up of your indeavours to the utmost, Give me leave a little to improve this argument with you to the quickening up of your endeavours to the utmost, vvb pno11 vvi dt j pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp pn22 p-acp dt n-vvg a-acp pp-f po22 n2 p-acp dt j, (69) sermon (DIV2) 2042 Page 878
16109 for the keeping of Christ in our Bed. I am the rather ingaged to it from the fears, that the experiences of late years, for the keeping of christ in our Bed I am the rather engaged to it from the fears, that the experiences of late Years, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f np1 p-acp po12 n1 pns11 vbm dt av-c vvn p-acp pn31 p-acp dt n2, cst dt n2 pp-f j n2, (69) sermon (DIV2) 2042 Page 878
16110 and the present juncture of affairs have created in me, that Christ is risen up out of his Bed amongst us. It was said of old, That when the Church had wooden Challices, she had golden Priests; and the present juncture of affairs have created in me, that christ is risen up out of his Bed among us. It was said of old, That when the Church had wooden Chalice, she had golden Priests; cc dt j n1 pp-f n2 vhb vvn p-acp pno11, cst np1 vbz vvn a-acp av pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pno12. pn31 vbds vvn pp-f j, cst c-crq dt n1 vhd j n2, pns31 vhd j n2; (69) sermon (DIV2) 2042 Page 878
16111 but after she came to golden Challices, she had wooden Priests, I cannot say so for our late times. but After she Come to golden Chalice, she had wooden Priests, I cannot say so for our late times. cc-acp c-acp pns31 vvd p-acp j n2, pns31 vhd j n2, pns11 vmbx vvi av p-acp po12 j n2. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2042 Page 878
16112 The Church of God amongst us hath had golden Priests, I believe there was no Nation under Heaven, that in such a space of time enjoyed more of the Ordinances of God, more able Preachers, more powerful and Spiritual administrations. The Church of God among us hath had golden Priests, I believe there was no nation under Heaven, that in such a Molle of time enjoyed more of the Ordinances of God, more able Preachers, more powerful and Spiritual administrations. dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12 vhz vhn j n2, pns11 vvb a-acp vbds dx n1 p-acp n1, cst p-acp d dt n1 pp-f n1 vvd dc pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, av-dc j n2, av-dc j cc j n2. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2042 Page 878
16113 The Bed hath been lovely: or the Bedstead rather, hath been so, but hath it been flourishing? how few Children have been all this time brought forth, The Bed hath been lovely: or the Bedstead rather, hath been so, but hath it been flourishing? how few Children have been all this time brought forth, dt n1 vhz vbn j: cc dt n1 av-c, vhz vbn av, cc-acp vhz pn31 vbn vvg? c-crq d n2 vhb vbn d d n1 vvd av, (69) sermon (DIV2) 2042 Page 878
16131 The Jews would not be gathered, then Christ hid the things from them that concerned their peace. The jews would not be gathered, then christ hid the things from them that concerned their peace. dt np2 vmd xx vbi vvn, cs np1 vvd dt n2 p-acp pno32 cst vvd po32 n1. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2043 Page 879
16114 unto God? The Lord help us. Thousands have been perverted but how few have been converted? Thousands carried off from the waies of God not so many tens brought into Christ? Where are the Souls have been convinced of fin, unto God? The Lord help us. Thousands have been perverted but how few have been converted? Thousands carried off from the ways of God not so many tens brought into christ? Where Are the Souls have been convinced of fin, p-acp np1? dt n1 vvb pno12. crd vhb vbn vvn cc-acp c-crq d vhb vbn vvn? crd vvn a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 xx av d crd vvn p-acp np1? q-crq vbr dt n2 vhb vbn vvn pp-f n1, (69) sermon (DIV2) 2042 Page 878
16115 or converted to Christ? The conversion of our daies hath been to opinions, and factions, not to Jesus Christ. or converted to christ? The conversion of our days hath been to opinions, and factions, not to jesus christ. cc vvn p-acp np1? dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 vhz vbn p-acp n2, cc n2, xx p-acp np1 np1. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2042 Page 878
16116 Yet blessed be God it hath fared with us as with trees withering, which bring forth some small proportions of fruit, Yet blessed be God it hath fared with us as with trees withering, which bring forth Some small proportions of fruit, av vvn vbi n1 pn31 vhz vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp p-acp n2 vvg, r-crq vvb av d j n2 pp-f n1, (69) sermon (DIV2) 2042 Page 878
16117 though dwingling, as to the proportion, and not in so great plenty as formerly, but I am afraid we are yet growing worse and worse, sure I am if the Lord withdraws his presence from his Ordinances, it must be so, seeing you may see, though dwingling, as to the proportion, and not in so great plenty as formerly, but I am afraid we Are yet growing Worse and Worse, sure I am if the Lord withdraws his presence from his Ordinances, it must be so, seeing you may see, c-acp vvg, c-acp p-acp dt n1, cc xx p-acp av j n1 c-acp av-j, cc-acp pns11 vbm j pns12 vbr av vvg av-jc cc av-jc, av-j pns11 vbm cs dt n1 vvz po31 n1 p-acp po31 n2, pn31 vmb vbi av, vvg pn22 vmb vvi, (69) sermon (DIV2) 2042 Page 878
16118 and not perceive, hearing you may hear, and not understand. and not perceive, hearing you may hear, and not understand. cc xx vvi, vvg pn22 vmb vvi, cc xx vvi. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2042 Page 878
16119 Methinks I see our Saviour (though now exalted at the right hand of his Father) weeping over England, (as once over Hierusalem) and saying, O England! England! thou that hast despised the Ordinances of God, Methinks I see our Saviour (though now exalted At the right hand of his Father) weeping over England, (as once over Jerusalem) and saying, Oh England! England! thou that hast despised the Ordinances of God, vvz pns11 vvb po12 n1 (cs av vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f po31 n1) vvg p-acp np1, (c-acp a-acp p-acp np1) cc vvg, uh np1! np1! pns21 cst vh2 vvn dt n2 pp-f np1, (69) sermon (DIV2) 2042 Page 879
16120 and despised those that have been sent unto thee: and despised those that have been sent unto thee: cc vvd d cst vhb vbn vvn p-acp pno21: (69) sermon (DIV2) 2042 Page 879
16121 how often would I have gathered thee, as an hen gathereth her Chickens under her wings: but thou would'st not. how often would I have gathered thee, as an hen gathereth her Chickens under her wings: but thou Wouldst not. uh-crq av vmd pns11 vhi vvn pno21, c-acp dt n1 vvz po31 n2 p-acp po31 n2: cc-acp pns21 vmd2 xx. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2042 Page 879
16122 Behold my house shall now be lest desolate. Behold my house shall now be lest desolate. vvb po11 n1 vmb av vbi vvn j. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2042 Page 879
16123 You may have Ministers, and you may have Ordinances, but you shall not see me henceforth till you say, blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord. You may have Ministers, and you may have Ordinances, but you shall not see me henceforth till you say, blessed is he that comes in the name of the Lord. pn22 vmb vhi n2, cc pn22 vmb vhi n2, cc-acp pn22 vmb xx vvi pno11 av c-acp pn22 vvb, vvn vbz pns31 cst vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2042 Page 879
16124 The pulse of the Spirit in Ordinances, hath for many years, beaten faintly, now and then a stroke (like the pulse of a dying man) I am afraid lest the last stroke should be nigh at hand. The pulse of the Spirit in Ordinances, hath for many Years, beaten faintly, now and then a stroke (like the pulse of a dying man) I am afraid lest the last stroke should be High At hand. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n2, vhz p-acp d n2, vvn av-j, av cc av dt n1 (av-j dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvg n1) pns11 vbm j cs dt ord n1 vmd vbi av-j p-acp n1. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2042 Page 879
16125 Where's the power, and presence of God in our assemblies? Where's the taking of Heaven by force, which former times experienced? Oh that the consideration of the uneomfortableness of a desolate sanctuary, Where's the power, and presence of God in our assemblies? Where's the taking of Heaven by force, which former times experienced? O that the consideration of the uneomfortableness of a desolate sanctuary, q-crq|vbz dt n1, cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po12 n2? q-crq|vbz dt vvg pp-f n1 p-acp n1, r-crq j n2 vvn? uh cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, (69) sermon (DIV2) 2042 Page 879
16126 or dead Ordinanees in an open sanctuary, might awaken you while yet you have hope to do what in you lies that Christ may be kept in his bed with you: or dead Ordinanees in an open sanctuary, might awaken you while yet you have hope to do what in you lies that christ may be kept in his Bed with you: cc j njp p-acp dt j n1, vmd vvi pn22 cs av pn22 vhb n1 pc-acp vdi r-crq p-acp pn22 vvz cst np1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp po31 n1 p-acp pn22: (69) sermon (DIV2) 2042 Page 879
16127 it is true, the wind blows where it listeth, and who can command the breathings of it? But yet, let there be nothing wanting in your indeavours, That if God shall measure out such a dispensation, your Consciences may not rebuke you; as wilful occasioners of it. it is true, the wind blows where it lists, and who can command the breathings of it? But yet, let there be nothing wanting in your endeavours, That if God shall measure out such a Dispensation, your Consciences may not rebuke you; as wilful occasioners of it. pn31 vbz j, dt n1 vvz c-crq pn31 vvz, cc r-crq vmb vvi dt n2-vvg pp-f pn31? p-acp av, vvb pc-acp vbi pix vvg p-acp po22 n2, cst cs np1 vmb vvi av d dt n1, po22 n2 vmb xx vvi pn22; c-acp j n2 pp-f pn31. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2042 Page 879
16128 To this end give me leave to advise, 1. That you do not first go out of the bed from him. To this end give me leave to Advice, 1. That you do not First go out of the Bed from him. p-acp d n1 vvb pno11 n1 pc-acp vvi, crd cst pn22 vdb xx ord vvb av pp-f dt n1 p-acp pno31. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2042 Page 879
16129 The Prophet told the King, that God would be with him and his People, if they were with God. The Prophet told the King, that God would be with him and his People, if they were with God. dt n1 vvd dt n1, cst np1 vmd vbi p-acp pno31 cc po31 n1, cs pns32 vbdr p-acp np1. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2043 Page 879
16130 God is not ready to rise up from his Bed of Love, he never forsook a People that kept clofe to him. God is not ready to rise up from his Bed of Love, he never forsook a People that kept clofe to him. np1 vbz xx j pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp po31 n1 pp-f n1, pns31 av-x vvd dt n1 cst vvd n1 p-acp pno31. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2043 Page 879
16132 Christ in the last day of the feast cried. You would not come to me that you might have life. christ in the last day of the feast cried. You would not come to me that you might have life. np1 p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd. pn22 vmd xx vvi p-acp pno11 cst pn22 vmd vhi n1. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2043 Page 879
16133 First they would not, then he would not, you have had a Gospel feast, possibly this may be the last day of it; First they would not, then he would not, you have had a Gospel feast, possibly this may be the last day of it; ord pns32 vmd xx, cs pns31 vmd xx, pn22 vhb vhn dt n1 n1, av-j d vmb vbi dt ord n1 pp-f pn31; (69) sermon (DIV2) 2043 Page 879
16134 this day Christ cries to you: this day christ cries to you: d n1 np1 vvz p-acp pn22: (69) sermon (DIV2) 2043 Page 879
16135 Oh let him not go away with this dreadful word, you will not come to me that you may have life. O let him not go away with this dreadful word, you will not come to me that you may have life. uh vvb pno31 xx vvi av p-acp d j n1, pn22 vmb xx vvi p-acp pno11 cst pn22 vmb vhi n1. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2043 Page 879
16136 Take heed of despising Ordinances, of slighting Christ and the means of grace: Take heed of despising Ordinances, of slighting christ and the means of grace: vvb n1 pp-f vvg n2, pp-f vvg np1 cc dt n2 pp-f n1: (69) sermon (DIV2) 2043 Page 879
16137 Take heed of shunning Christs Bed. How many are there that shy the Bedstead, refuse the Sanctuary, Take heed of shunning Christ Bed How many Are there that shy the Bedstead, refuse the Sanctuary, vvb n1 pp-f vvg npg1 n1 q-crq d vbr pc-acp d j dt n1, vvb dt n1, (69) sermon (DIV2) 2043 Page 879
16138 how dreadfully do these poor creatures despise their own mercies? Your daies of grace (for ought I know) may be very few, you had not need neglect them. how dreadfully do these poor creatures despise their own Mercies? Your days of grace (for ought I know) may be very few, you had not need neglect them. c-crq av-j vdb d j n2 vvb po32 d n2? po22 n2 pp-f n1 (c-acp pi pns11 vvb) vmb vbi av d, pn22 vhd xx n1 vvi pno32. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2043 Page 879
16139 The woman that will not come nigh the Chamber where her husband lodgeth, is not like to have a flourishing Bed. 2. But secondly. The woman that will not come High the Chamber where her husband lodgeth, is not like to have a flourishing Bed 2. But secondly. dt n1 cst vmb xx vvi av-j dt n1 c-crq po31 n1 vvz, vbz xx av-j pc-acp vhi dt j-vvg n1 crd p-acp ord. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2043 Page 879
16140 Take heed also, of making Christs Bed unquiet to him. Take heed also, of making Christ Bed unquiet to him. vvb n1 av, pp-f vvg npg1 n1 j-u p-acp pno31. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2044 Page 880
16141 The unquiet wife often loseth her husbands Company, nothing makes Christs Bed so unquiet to him, as sin doth. The unquiet wife often loses her Husbands Company, nothing makes Christ Bed so unquiet to him, as since does. dt j n1 av vvz po31 ng1 n1, pix vvz npg1 n1 av j p-acp pno31, c-acp n1 vdz. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2044 Page 880
16142 The Soul, that resisteth convictions, quencheth the motions of the Spirit of God thrusteth Christ out of his Bed: The Soul, that Resisteth convictions, quenches the motions of the Spirit of God thrusts christ out of his Bed: dt n1, cst vvz n2, vvz dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz np1 av pp-f po31 n1: (69) sermon (DIV2) 2044 Page 880
16143 while you have the light, do not only come unto it, but walk in it. Sanctuary sins make God abhor his Sanctuary and loath his dwelling place. while you have the Light, do not only come unto it, but walk in it. Sanctuary Sins make God abhor his Sanctuary and loath his Dwelling place. cs pn22 vhb dt n1, vdb xx av-j vvn p-acp pn31, cc-acp vvb p-acp pn31. n1 n2 vvi np1 vvi po31 n1 cc vvi po31 j-vvg n1. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2044 Page 880
16144 Take heed of quenching private motions of the Spirit, or of resisting the more publick convictions of the word. Take heed of quenching private motions of the Spirit, or of resisting the more public convictions of the word. vvb n1 pp-f vvg j n2 pp-f dt n1, cc pp-f vvg dt av-dc j n2 pp-f dt n1. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2044 Page 880
16145 3. Give up your selves to the Lord Jesus Christ. 3. Give up your selves to the Lord jesus christ. crd vvb a-acp po22 n2 p-acp dt n1 np1 np1. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2045 Page 880
16146 The Apostle to the Corinthians saith, 2. Cor. 8. 5. that they gave themselves to the Lord, and then to them. Do what in you lies to give up your selves to the Word of God, allow not in your hearts any rebellious thoughts against it. Audite verbum Dei & tacete: The Apostle to the Corinthians Says, 2. Cor. 8. 5. that they gave themselves to the Lord, and then to them. Do what in you lies to give up your selves to the Word of God, allow not in your hearts any rebellious thoughts against it. Audite verbum Dei & tacete: dt n1 p-acp dt np1 vvz, crd np1 crd crd cst pns32 vvd px32 p-acp dt n1, cc av p-acp pno32. vdb q-crq p-acp pn22 vvz pc-acp vvi a-acp po22 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvb xx p-acp po22 n2 d j n2 p-acp pn31. fw-la fw-la fw-la cc zz: (69) sermon (DIV2) 2045 Page 880
16147 Something of this you may do, when you hear the Word of God, convincing you of sin, hold your peace to it, suffer the conviction to take hold upon your hearts, Something of this you may do, when you hear the Word of God, convincing you of since, hold your peace to it, suffer the conviction to take hold upon your hearts, pi pp-f d pn22 vmb vdi, c-crq pn22 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1, vvg pn22 pp-f n1, vvb po22 n1 p-acp pn31, vvb dt n1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp po22 n2, (69) sermon (DIV2) 2045 Page 880
16148 and to have its operation But alas! man hath a vain, a stubborn, an unquiet, ungospellized heart. and to have its operation But alas! man hath a vain, a stubborn, an unquiet, ungospellized heart. cc pc-acp vhi po31 n1 cc-acp uh! n1 vhz dt j, dt j, dt j, vvn n1. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2045 Page 880
16149 What therefore remains but that we should What Therefore remains but that we should q-crq av vvz p-acp cst pns12 vmd (69) sermon (DIV2) 2045 Page 880
16150 4. Pray that the Lord would keep us in his Bed, and not himself rise up from us, let us therefore take unto our selves the words of the Prophet, Jeremiah, Jer 14. 7, 8, 9. 4. prey that the Lord would keep us in his Bed, and not himself rise up from us, let us Therefore take unto our selves the words of the Prophet, Jeremiah, Jer 14. 7, 8, 9. crd n1 cst dt n1 vmd vvi pno12 p-acp po31 n1, cc xx px31 vvb a-acp p-acp pno12, vvb pno12 av vvi p-acp po12 n2 dt n2 pp-f dt n1, np1, np1 crd crd, crd, crd (69) sermon (DIV2) 2046 Page 880
16151 O Lord though our iniquities testify against us, do thou it for thy names sake, for our back slidings are many, we have sinned against thee. Oh Lord though our iniquities testify against us, do thou it for thy names sake, for our back slidings Are many, we have sinned against thee. uh n1 cs po12 n2 vvi p-acp pno12, vdb pns21 pn31 p-acp po21 ng1 n1, p-acp po12 n1 n2 vbr d, pns12 vhb vvn p-acp pno21. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2047 Page 880
16152 O the hope of Israel, the Saviour thereof in time of trouble, why should'st thou be as a stranger in the land? And as a wayfaring man that turneth aside to tarry for a night? Oh the hope of Israel, the Saviour thereof in time of trouble, why Shouldst thou be as a stranger in the land? And as a wayfaring man that turns aside to tarry for a night? uh dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 av p-acp n1 pp-f n1, q-crq vmd2 pns21 vbi p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1? cc c-acp dt vvg n1 cst vvz av p-acp vvb p-acp dt n1? (69) sermon (DIV2) 2048 Page 880
16153 Why shouldest thou be as a man astonished? As a mighty man that cannot save? Yet thou O Lord art in the midst of us, Why Shouldst thou be as a man astonished? As a mighty man that cannot save? Yet thou Oh Lord art in the midst of us, c-crq vmd2 pns21 vbi p-acp dt n1 vvn? p-acp dt j n1 cst vmbx vvi? av pns21 uh n1 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno12, (69) sermon (DIV2) 2049 Page 880
16154 and we are called by thy name; O leave us not. and we Are called by thy name; Oh leave us not. cc pns12 vbr vvn p-acp po21 n1; uh vvb pno12 xx. (69) sermon (DIV2) 2049 Page 880
16155 Sermon LXI. Cant. 1. 17. The Beams of our house are Cedar: and our Rafters of Fir. Sermon LXI. Cant 1. 17. The Beams of our house Are Cedar: and our Rafters of Fir. n1 crd. np1 crd crd dt n2 pp-f po12 n1 vbr n1: cc po12 n2 pp-f n1. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2049 Page 881
16156 THe same Person speaks still, which spake in the former verse, she had there Commended her beloved: THe same Person speaks still, which spoke in the former verse, she had there Commended her Beloved: dt d n1 vvz av, r-crq vvd p-acp dt j n1, pns31 vhd a-acp vvn po31 j-vvn: (70) sermon (DIV2) 2050 Page 881
16157 and Commended her Bed, ever since he came into it: and Commended her Bed, ever since he Come into it: cc vvn po31 n1, av c-acp pns31 vvd p-acp pn31: (70) sermon (DIV2) 2050 Page 881
16158 she now comes to Commend her, and her beloveds house, in the words of the Text, The Beams of our house are Cedar and our rafters of Fir. The Chaldee Paraph ▪ thus glosseth: she now comes to Commend her, and her beloveds house, in the words of the Text, The Beams of our house Are Cedar and our rafters of Fir. The Chaldee Paraph ▪ thus Glosseth: pns31 av vvz pc-acp vvi pno31, cc po31 ng1-vvn vvi, p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, dt n2 pp-f po12 n1 vbr n1 cc po12 n2 pp-f n1. dt np1 np1 ▪ av vvz: (70) sermon (DIV2) 2050 Page 881
16159 Solomon the Prophet said, how beautiful is the house of Lords Sanctuary, builded by my hands, of Cedar wood. Solomon the Prophet said, how beautiful is the house of lords Sanctuary, built by my hands, of Cedar wood. np1 dt n1 vvd, c-crq j vbz dt n1 pp-f n2 n1, vvn p-acp po11 n2, pp-f n1 n1. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2050 Page 881
16160 But the house of the Lords Sanctuary, which is to be builded in the days of the Messias is more beautiful, whose Beams are of those Cedars, which are in the Paradise of pleasure, and the Galleries thereof shall be of Fir, Pine, &c. There are some difficult terms in the Text, I must therefore halt a little, in the explication of the letter. NONLATINALPHABET The Beams of our houses. But the house of the lords Sanctuary, which is to be built in the days of the Messias is more beautiful, whose Beams Are of those Cedars, which Are in the Paradise of pleasure, and the Galleries thereof shall be of Fir, Pine, etc. There Are Some difficult terms in the Text, I must Therefore halt a little, in the explication of the Letter. The Beams of our houses. p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 n1, r-crq vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt np1 vbz av-dc j, rg-crq n2 vbr pp-f d n2, r-crq vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n2 av vmb vbi pp-f n1, n1, av pc-acp vbr d j n2 p-acp dt n1, pns11 vmb av vvi dt j, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. dt n2 pp-f po12 n2. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2050 Page 881
16161 The word is used two Kings, 6. 2. 5. 2 Chron. 3. 7. where it is translated also a Beam, Gen. 19. 8. it is translated a roof, it comes from NONLATINALPHABET which in Pihel signifies to lay the Beams of an house: The word is used two Kings, 6. 2. 5. 2 Chronicles 3. 7. where it is translated also a Beam, Gen. 19. 8. it is translated a roof, it comes from which in Pihel signifies to lay the Beams of an house: dt n1 vbz vvn crd n2, crd crd crd crd np1 crd crd c-crq pn31 vbz vvn av dt n1, np1 crd crd pn31 vbz vvn dt n1, pn31 vvz p-acp r-crq p-acp np1 vvz p-acp vvd dt n2 pp-f dt n1: (70) sermon (DIV2) 2051 Page 881
16162 the Beams of an house are properly those pieces of timber which bear the whole weight of the building. the Beams of an house Are properly those Pieces of timber which bear the Whole weight of the building. dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr av-j d n2 pp-f n1 r-crq vvb dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2051 Page 881
16163 The Beams of our house are, NONLATINALPHABET Cedar. The word properly so signifies. The Beams of our house Are, Cedar. The word properly so signifies. dt n2 pp-f po12 n1 vbr, n1. dt n1 av-j av vvz. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2051 Page 881
16164 It is a word often used in Scripture to express that kind of wood which is called Cedar, which with us is very rare, with them very frequent, It is a word often used in Scripture to express that kind of wood which is called Cedar, which with us is very rare, with them very frequent, pn31 vbz dt n1 av vvn p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f n1 r-crq vbz vvn n1, r-crq p-acp pno12 vbz av j, p-acp pno32 av j, (70) sermon (DIV2) 2051 Page 881
16165 and ordinary in building, we shall by and by further inquire the nature of it. and ordinary in building, we shall by and by further inquire the nature of it. cc j p-acp n1, pns12 vmb p-acp cc p-acp jc vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2051 Page 881
16166 The Common usage of the word in Scripture to express Cedars, makes me a little wonder at Montanus his translation of it Larices, which signifies a certain tree, not known (saith Vitruvius,) but to those that dwelt near the Adriatick sea, a kind of wood very useful in buildings because in regard of the great bitterness of the sap, it was neither subject to worms, The Common usage of the word in Scripture to express Cedars, makes me a little wonder At Montanus his Translation of it Larices, which signifies a certain tree, not known (Says Vitruvius,) but to those that dwelled near the Adriatic sea, a kind of wood very useful in buildings Because in regard of the great bitterness of the sap, it was neither Subject to worms, dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi n2, vvz pno11 dt j n1 p-acp np1 po31 n1 pp-f pn31 ng1, r-crq vvz dt j n1, xx vvn (vvz np1,) p-acp p-acp d cst vvd av-j dt jp n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 av j p-acp n2 c-acp p-acp n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, pn31 vbds dx j-jn p-acp n2, (70) sermon (DIV2) 2051 Page 882
16167 nor putrefaction, nor to be burnt with fire? but I know not whether it was known to the Jews or no: nor putrefaction, nor to be burned with fire? but I know not whither it was known to the jews or no: ccx n1, ccx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1? cc-acp pns11 vvb xx cs pn31 vbds vvn p-acp dt np2 cc dx: (70) sermon (DIV2) 2051 Page 882
16169 NONLATINALPHABET Our Rafters of fire, some read our Galleries: of Cypress, some of Fir, some of Pine. The word translated rafters, is used only in this sense in this place, it is also used, Gen. 30. 38. v. 41. Exod. 2. 16. but in those Texts it is translated gutters, and wells. And Cant. 7. 5. where it is translated Galleries. Pagnine, thinks it signifies the little Beams, or pieces of timber in buildings. Our Rafters of fire, Some read our Galleries: of Cypress, Some of Fir, Some of Pine. The word translated rafters, is used only in this sense in this place, it is also used, Gen. 30. 38. v. 41. Exod 2. 16. but in those Texts it is translated gutters, and wells. And Cant 7. 5. where it is translated Galleries. Pagnine, thinks it signifies the little Beams, or Pieces of timber in buildings. po12 n2 pp-f n1, d vvb po12 n2: pp-f n1, d pp-f n1, d pp-f vvb. dt n1 vvn n2, vbz vvn av-j p-acp d n1 p-acp d n1, pn31 vbz av vvn, np1 crd crd n1 crd np1 crd crd p-acp p-acp d n2 pn31 vbz vvn n2, cc n2. cc np1 crd crd c-crq pn31 vbz vvn n2. np1, vvz pn31 vvz dt j n2, cc n2 pp-f n1 p-acp n2. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2052 Page 882
16170 These Rafters, saith the Text, are NONLATINALPHABET a word which is no where used in Scripture (saving only in this Text) which hath given Interpreters a liberty to abound in several senses: These Rafters, Says the Text, Are a word which is no where used in Scripture (Saving only in this Text) which hath given Interpreters a liberty to abound in several Senses: np1 n2, vvz dt n1, vbr dt n1 r-crq vbz dx c-crq vvn p-acp n1 (vvg av-j p-acp d n1) r-crq vhz vvn n2 dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp j n2: (70) sermon (DIV2) 2052 Page 882
16171 Hierom, makes it Cypress, so the LXX — Vulg. Lat. Syr. Arab. Others Ash, Others Fir. Aben Ezra Thinks it the same with NONLATINALPHABET Fir; our translators seem to follow that so, doth Montanus, and Pagnine. The Caldee Paraph, makes it to be the wood of the Brutine tree, of which tree Pliny speaks, Hieronymus, makes it Cypress, so the LXX — Vulgar Lat. Syr. Arab. Others Ash, Others Fir. Ben Ezra Thinks it the same with Fir; our translators seem to follow that so, does Montanus, and Pagnine. The Caldee Paraph, makes it to be the wood of the Routine tree, of which tree pliny speaks, np1, vvz pn31 n1, av dt crd — np1 np1 n1 np1 ng2-jn n1, n2-jn n1. np1 np1 vvz pn31 dt d p-acp n1; po12 n2 vvb pc-acp vvi cst av, vdz np1, cc j. dt np1 np1, vvz pn31 pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f dt vvi n1, pp-f r-crq n1 np1 vvz, (70) sermon (DIV2) 2052 Page 882
16172 and tells us that it is like a Cypress tree. The boughs white, the smell sweet. And a great enemy to Poyson, having thus far enquired the literal meaning of the terms, let us enquire for the real sense: we will first enquire and tells us that it is like a Cypress tree. The boughs white, the smell sweet. And a great enemy to Poison, having thus Far inquired the literal meaning of the terms, let us inquire for the real sense: we will First inquire cc vvz pno12 cst pn31 vbz av-j dt n1 n1. dt n2 j-jn, dt vvb j. cc dt j n1 p-acp n1, vhg av av-j vvn dt j n1 pp-f dt n2, vvb pno12 vvi p-acp dt j n1: pns12 vmb ord vvi (70) sermon (DIV2) 2052 Page 882
16173 1. Qu. What is here meant by the house mentioned. 2. What the Beams, and Rafters of this house are. 1. Qu. What is Here meant by the house mentioned. 2. What the Beams, and Rafters of this house Are. crd n1 q-crq vbz av vvn p-acp dt n1 vvn. crd q-crq dt n2, cc n2 pp-f d n1 vbr. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2053 Page 882
16174 3. What the excellencies of these sorts of woods were. 3. What the excellencies of these sorts of woods were. crd q-crq dt n2 pp-f d n2 pp-f n2 vbdr. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2055 Page 882
16175 Which maketh the Spouse chuse to compare her and her beloveds house, to an house builded of these forts of wood. Which makes the Spouse choose to compare her and her beloveds house, to an house built of these forts of wood. r-crq vv2 dt n1 vvb pc-acp vvi pno31 cc po31 ng1-vvn vvi, p-acp dt n1 vvn pp-f d n2 pp-f n1. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2056 Page 882
16176 1. Qu. What is here meant, by the house, mentioned in the Text, Our house? 1. Qu. What is Here meant, by the house, mentioned in the Text, Our house? crd n1 q-crq vbz av vvn, p-acp dt n1, vvn p-acp dt n1, po12 n1? (70) sermon (DIV2) 2057 Page 882
16177 Whoso considereth that the Beloved here mentioned is the King of glory, the Lord of Heaven and Earth, who dwells not in houses made with hands, will easily conclude, it is no fabrick of wood and stone, (Christ when he was upon the Earth had no such-place where to hide his head, Whoso Considereth that the beloved Here mentioned is the King of glory, the Lord of Heaven and Earth, who dwells not in houses made with hands, will Easily conclude, it is no fabric of wood and stone, (christ when he was upon the Earth had no such-place where to hide his head, r-crq vvz d dt j-vvn av vvn vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, r-crq vvz xx p-acp n2 vvn p-acp n2, vmb av-j vvi, pn31 vbz dx n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (np1 c-crq pns31 vbds p-acp dt n1 vhd dx n1 c-crq pc-acp vvi po31 n1, (70) sermon (DIV2) 2058 Page 882
16178 and now the Heaven of Heavens contain him) that is here meant. and now the Heaven of Heavens contain him) that is Here meant. cc av dt n1 pp-f n2 vvb pno31) cst vbz av vvn. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2058 Page 882
16179 True it is, that the Lord of old, chose a particular house in which he was pleased more eminently to manifest his gracious presence, in allusion to which, his mystical Spiritual habitation may possibly be called his house. True it is, that the Lord of old, chosen a particular house in which he was pleased more eminently to manifest his gracious presence, in allusion to which, his mystical Spiritual habitation may possibly be called his house. j pn31 vbz, cst dt n1 pp-f j, vvd dt j n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vbds vvn av-dc av-j pc-acp vvi po31 j n1, p-acp n1 p-acp r-crq, po31 j j n1 vmb av-j vbi vvn po31 n1. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2058 Page 882
16180 But this is not it which is here intended. But this is not it which is Here intended. p-acp d vbz xx pn31 r-crq vbz av vvn. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2058 Page 882
16181 The Chaldee Paraphrast makes Solomon in this a Prophet for foretelling an house of God, to which Solomons in all its glory was not like. The Chaldee Paraphrast makes Solomon in this a Prophet for foretelling an house of God, to which Solomons in all its glory was not like. dt np1 vvd n2 np1 p-acp d dt n1 p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp r-crq np1 p-acp d po31 n1 vbds xx av-j. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2058 Page 883
16182 The new Testament mentions a double house of God. The new Testament mentions a double house of God. dt j n1 n2 dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2058 Page 883
16183 The first more publick, viz. The Church, 1. Tim. 3. 15. The second more private, The Souls and bodies of believers. The First more public, viz. The Church, 1. Tim. 3. 15. The second more private, The Souls and bodies of believers. dt ord n1 j, n1 dt n1, crd np1 crd crd dt ord av-dc j, dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n2. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2058 Page 883
16184 The Apostle tells the Ephesians, that they were become an habitation of God through the Spirit: The Apostle tells the Ephesians, that they were become an habitation of God through the Spirit: dt n1 vvz dt np1, cst pns32 vbdr vvn dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1: (70) sermon (DIV2) 2058 Page 883
16185 and the Apostle dissuades from the Sin of Fornication, upon this argument, because their bodies were the temples of the Holy Ghost, 1 Cor. 6. 19. By the house here I find Interpreters generally understanding the aggregate body of Christians, which we call the Church: properly enough called the Lords house, because as a man dwelleth in his house, and the Apostle dissuades from the since of Fornication, upon this argument, Because their bodies were the Temples of the Holy Ghost, 1 Cor. 6. 19. By the house Here I find Interpreters generally understanding the aggregate body of Christians, which we call the Church: properly enough called the lords house, Because as a man dwells in his house, cc dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp d n1, c-acp po32 n2 vbdr dt n2 pp-f dt j n1, crd np1 crd crd p-acp dt n1 av pns11 vvb n2 av-j vvg dt j n1 pp-f np1, r-crq pns12 vvb dt n1: av-j av-d vvd dt n2 n1, c-acp c-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp po31 n1, (70) sermon (DIV2) 2058 Page 883
16186 so the Lord is said to dwell in his Church, 2 Cor. 6. 16. God hath said he will dwell amongst his People, that he is in the midst amongst them, that he walks in the midst of the golden Candlesticks, &c. So that by our house in the Text the Church is meant, in which Christ dwells, and the Saints dwell. so the Lord is said to dwell in his Church, 2 Cor. 6. 16. God hath said he will dwell among his People, that he is in the midst among them, that he walks in the midst of the golden Candlesticks, etc. So that by our house in the Text the Church is meant, in which christ dwells, and the Saints dwell. av dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp vvb p-acp po31 n1, crd np1 crd crd np1 vhz vvn pns31 vmb vvi p-acp po31 n1, cst pns31 vbz p-acp dt p-acp p-acp pno32, cst pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n2, av av cst p-acp po12 n1 p-acp dt n1 dt n1 vbz vvn, p-acp r-crq np1 vvz, cc dt n2 vvb. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2058 Page 883
16187 The 2d Question is, What is here meant by the Beams and Rafters? The 2d Question is, What is Here meant by the Beams and Rafters? dt crd n1 vbz, q-crq vbz av vvn p-acp dt n2 cc n2? (70) sermon (DIV2) 2059 Page 883
16188 The Beams of a building you know, are those Principal parts which sustain, and uphold the building. The Beams of a building you know, Are those Principal parts which sustain, and uphold the building. dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pn22 vvb, vbr d j-jn n2 r-crq vvb, cc vvi dt n1. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2060 Page 883
16189 We must therefore inquire what those things or Persons are which do as it were uphold, and bear up the Church: We must Therefore inquire what those things or Persons Are which do as it were uphold, and bear up the Church: pns12 vmb av vvi r-crq d n2 cc n2 vbr r-crq vdb p-acp pn31 vbdr vvb, cc vvi a-acp dt n1: (70) sermon (DIV2) 2060 Page 883
16190 some understand by these terms Persons, others understand things: those who understand Persons, understand by the Beams the several sorts of Officers in the Church of God. Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors, Teachers. Some understand by these terms Persons, Others understand things: those who understand Persons, understand by the Beams the several sorts of Officers in the Church of God. Apostles, prophets, Evangelists, Pastors, Teachers. d vvb p-acp d n2 n2, n2-jn vvi n2: d r-crq vvb n2, vvb p-acp dt n2 dt j n2 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. np1, n2, n2, ng1, n2. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2060 Page 883
16191 By the rafters they understand particular Christians. So Gregory. Per tignacedrina praedicatores designamus, per laquearia cupressina ipsos populos figuramus. This seems to be conform to that of the Apostle, Eph. 2. 20. you are built upon the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets. By the rafters they understand particular Christians. So Gregory. Per tignacedrina Preachers designamus, per laquearia cupressina ipsos populos figuramus. This seems to be conform to that of the Apostle, Ephesians 2. 20. you Are built upon the Foundation of the Apostles and prophets. p-acp dt n2 pns32 vvb j np1. av np1. fw-la fw-la n2 fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. d vvz pc-acp vbi vvi p-acp d pp-f dt n1, np1 crd crd pn22 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 cc n2. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2060 Page 883
16192 But Protestant Writers observe, that the Apostle, there doth not make the Apostles, and Prophets the foundation, but Christ Preached by them, and their Doctrine. But Protestant Writers observe, that the Apostle, there does not make the Apostles, and prophets the Foundation, but christ Preached by them, and their Doctrine. p-acp n1 n2 vvb, cst dt n1, a-acp vdz xx vvi dt n2, cc n2 dt n1, p-acp np1 vvn p-acp pno32, cc po32 n1. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2060 Page 883
16193 And thus they interpret, Chrysostom Oecumenius, Theophylact, & Tertullian, concluding that the Apostles and Prophets, could not be called the foundation upon any other account then with respect to their Ministry, And thus they interpret, Chrysostom Oecumenius, Theophylact, & Tertullian, concluding that the Apostles and prophets, could not be called the Foundation upon any other account then with respect to their Ministry, cc av pns32 vvb, np1 np1, vvd, cc np1, vvg cst dt n2 cc n2, vmd xx vbi vvn dt n1 p-acp d j-jn n1 av p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n1, (70) sermon (DIV2) 2060 Page 883
16194 and the Doctrine of the Gospel, Preached by them. and the Doctrine of the Gospel, Preached by them. cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvn p-acp pno32. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2060 Page 883
16195 For other foundation can none lay, then what is already laid, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone. For other Foundation can none lay, then what is already laid, jesus christ himself being the chief corner stone. p-acp j-jn n1 vmb pix vvi, av q-crq vbz av vvn, np1 np1 px31 vbg dt j-jn n1 n1. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2060 Page 883
16196 Non enim respexit rei nomen sed rem nominis (saith Chamier;) others therefore by the Beams and rafters, of Christs house (mentioned in the Text) understand rather things then Persons: yet here again they are divided: Non enim respexit rei Nome sed remembering Nominis (Says Chamier;) Others Therefore by the Beams and rafters, of Christ house (mentioned in the Text) understand rather things then Persons: yet Here again they Are divided: np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la vvg fw-la (vvz np1;) ng2-jn av p-acp dt n2 cc n2, pp-f npg1 n1 (vvn p-acp dt n1) vvb av n2 av n2: av av av pns32 vbr vvn: (70) sermon (DIV2) 2060 Page 884
16197 some understanding by the Beams and Rafters, The Word and Ordinances of God. Thus the Dutch Annotat. By the Beams is understood the Doctrine of the Prophets & Apostles. Some understanding by the Beams and Rafters, The Word and Ordinances of God. Thus the Dutch Annotated By the Beams is understood the Doctrine of the prophets & Apostles. d n1 p-acp dt n2 cc n2, dt n1 cc n2 pp-f np1. av dt np1 np1 p-acp dt n2 vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n2 cc n2. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2060 Page 884
16198 2. Others understand the grace of the holy Spirit of God. There are other particular fancies. 2. Others understand the grace of the holy Spirit of God. There Are other particular fancies. crd ng2-jn vvb dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1. pc-acp vbr j-jn j n2. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2060 Page 884
16199 But I shall chuse to follow those who interpret the Rafters and Beams to be the Word and Ordinances of God: But I shall choose to follow those who interpret the Rafters and Beams to be the Word and Ordinances of God: p-acp pns11 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi d r-crq vvb dt n2 cc n2 pc-acp vbi dt n1 cc n2 pp-f np1: (70) sermon (DIV2) 2060 Page 884
16200 for these like the Beams of an house keep up the Church, and are as it were the Common Soul, that running through the whole Church keeps it together and indeed makes it one, for these like the Beams of an house keep up the Church, and Are as it were the Common Soul, that running through the Whole Church keeps it together and indeed makes it one, c-acp d av-j dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vvb a-acp dt n1, cc vbr p-acp pn31 vbdr dt j n1, cst vvg p-acp dt j-jn n1 vvz pn31 av cc av vvz pn31 pi, (70) sermon (DIV2) 2060 Page 884
16201 and so much shall serve for the second question: the third follows. and so much shall serve for the second question: the third follows. cc av d vmb vvi p-acp dt ord n1: dt ord vvz. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2060 Page 884
16202 3. Qu. Why the Spouse, here compares the Word and Ordinances to Cedar and Fir, or Cypress, or Brutine. 3. Qu. Why the Spouse, Here compares the Word and Ordinances to Cedar and Fir, or Cypress, or Routine. crd n1 c-crq dt n1, av vvz dt n1 cc n2 p-acp n1 cc n1, cc n1, cc vvi. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2061 Page 884
16203 There are four or five things which these trees, and sorts of wood are more famous for, viz. 1. Duration. 2. Beauty. 3. strength. 4. Talness. 5. Smell. There Are four or five things which these trees, and sorts of wood Are more famous for, viz. 1. Duration. 2. Beauty. 3. strength. 4. Tallness. 5. Smell. pc-acp vbr crd cc crd n2 r-crq d n2, cc n2 pp-f n1 vbr av-dc j p-acp, n1 crd n1. crd n1. crd n1. crd n1. crd vvb. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2062 Page 884
16204 1. It is observed, of the Cedar, that it is a beautiful, goodly tree, I shall add the 4th. Talness; indeed its talness is a great part of its beauty: 1. It is observed, of the Cedar, that it is a beautiful, goodly tree, I shall add the 4th. Tallness; indeed its tallness is a great part of its beauty: crd pn31 vbz vvn, pp-f dt n1, cst pn31 vbz dt j, j n1, pns11 vmb vvi dt ord. n1; av po31 n1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1: (70) sermon (DIV2) 2063 Page 884
16205 hence you read of the goodly Cedar, Ezech. 17. 23. Psal. 80. 10. and the tall Cedar, Isa. 37. 24. 2. As these are tall trees, so they are strong, and therefore ordinarily used in buildings, strong and yet light. Hence when the Holy Ghost sometimes would express the great power of God, he expresseth it under this Notion, The voice of the Lord breaketh the Cedars in Lebanon, Psal. 29. v. 5. Firs and Cedars are apt to bear great weights and yet without any great loading of the building. hence you read of the goodly Cedar, Ezekiel 17. 23. Psalm 80. 10. and the tall Cedar, Isaiah 37. 24. 2. As these Are tall trees, so they Are strong, and Therefore ordinarily used in buildings, strong and yet Light. Hence when the Holy Ghost sometime would express the great power of God, he Expresses it under this Notion, The voice of the Lord breaks the Cedars in Lebanon, Psalm 29. v. 5. Firs and Cedars Are apt to bear great weights and yet without any great loading of the building. av pn22 vvb pp-f dt j n1, np1 crd crd np1 crd crd cc dt j n1, np1 crd crd crd p-acp d vbr j n2, av pns32 vbr j, cc av av-jn vvn p-acp n2, j cc av j. av c-crq dt j n1 av vmd vvi dt j n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vvz pn31 p-acp d n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz dt n2 p-acp np1, np1 crd n1 crd vvz cc n2 vbr j pc-acp vvi j n2 cc av p-acp d j n-vvg pp-f dt n1. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2063 Page 884
16206 3. It is observed of them that they are very durable. Naturalists, say, that they are not as other wood subject to worms, nor (so soon) to rottenness and decay, as other wood is. 3. It is observed of them that they Are very durable. Naturalists, say, that they Are not as other wood Subject to worms, nor (so soon) to rottenness and decay, as other wood is. crd pn31 vbz vvn pp-f pno32 cst pns32 vbr j j. n2, vvb, cst pns32 vbr xx p-acp j-jn n1 j-jn p-acp n2, ccx (av av) p-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp j-jn n1 vbz. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2065 Page 884
16207 Pliny saith that it is commonly thought they will never decay: pliny Says that it is commonly Thought they will never decay: np1 vvz cst pn31 vbz av-j vvn pns32 vmb av-x vvi: (70) sermon (DIV2) 2065 Page 884
16208 and gives an instance of the Temple of Diana, whose Beams, Rafters and Spars were made of Cedar: The leaves and doors of Cypress. and gives an instance of the Temple of Diana, whose Beams, Rafters and Spars were made of Cedar: The leaves and doors of Cypress. cc vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, rg-crq n2, n2 cc np1 vbdr vvn pp-f n1: dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n1. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2065 Page 884
16209 And after 400 years, they not only continued sound, but (the doors especially) shining and as it were polished. And After 400 Years, they not only continued found, but (the doors especially) shining and as it were polished. cc p-acp crd n2, pns32 xx av-j vvn n1, cc-acp (dt n2 av-j) vvg cc c-acp pn31 vbdr vvn. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2065 Page 884
16210 They report of the Temple of Apollo, (whose Beams and main pieces were made of Numidian Cedars) that it continued entire and sound 1188 years. They report of the Temple of Apollo, (whose Beams and main Pieces were made of Numidian Cedars) that it continued entire and found 1188 Years. pns32 vvb pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (rg-crq n2 cc j n2 vbdr vvn pp-f jp n2) d pn31 vvd j cc av-j crd n2. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2065 Page 884
16211 How true these stories are I cannot assert, but certain it is, these sorts of wood were very durable. How true these stories Are I cannot assert, but certain it is, these sorts of wood were very durable. q-crq j d n2 vbr pns11 vmbx vvb, cc-acp j pn31 vbz, d n2 pp-f n1 vbdr av j. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2065 Page 884
16212 4. A 4th thing observed of the Cedar and Cypress trees, is their odoriferous smell. 4. A 4th thing observed of the Cedar and Cypress trees, is their odoriferous smell. crd dt ord n1 vvn pp-f dt n1 cc n1 n2, vbz po32 j n1. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2066 Page 885
16213 According to this interpretation of the Text, the scope of it is to Commend unto us, the Word of God, According to this Interpretation of the Text, the scope of it is to Commend unto us, the Word of God, vvg p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12, dt n1 pp-f np1, (70) sermon (DIV2) 2067 Page 885
16214 and the Gospel Ordinances. 1. For their Beauty. 2. Continuance. 3. Power and and Efficacy. 4. And lastly, and the Gospel Ordinances. 1. For their Beauty. 2. Continuance. 3. Power and and Efficacy. 4. And lastly, cc dt n1 n2. crd p-acp po32 n1. crd n1. crd n1 cc cc n1. crd cc ord, (70) sermon (DIV2) 2067 Page 885
16215 For their exceeding sweetness. From the Text thus far opened, you may observe three Propositions. 1. Prop. That the Church of God is the house of God. For their exceeding sweetness. From the Text thus Far opened, you may observe three Propositions. 1. Prop. That the Church of God is the house of God. c-acp po32 vvg n1. p-acp dt n1 av av-j vvn, pn22 vmb vvi crd n2. crd np1 cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2067 Page 885
16216 2. Prop. That the word, and Ordinances of God, are the Beams and Rafters of this house. 2. Prop. That the word, and Ordinances of God, Are the Beams and Rafters of this house. crd np1 cst dt n1, cc n2 pp-f np1, vbr dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d n1. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2069 Page 885
16217 3. Prop. That there is a Beauty, sweetness, power and efficacy, and an incorruptible nature in the Word of God, and Ordinances of the Gospel: 3. Prop. That there is a Beauty, sweetness, power and efficacy, and an incorruptible nature in the Word of God, and Ordinances of the Gospel: crd np1 d a-acp vbz dt n1, n1, n1 cc n1, cc dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc n2 pp-f dt n1: (70) sermon (DIV2) 2070 Page 885
16218 I begin with these in their order. 1. Prop. The Church of God is Jesus Christ's and the believers house. I begin with these in their order. 1. Prop. The Church of God is jesus Christ's and the believers house. pns11 vvb p-acp d p-acp po32 n1. crd np1 dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz np1 npg1 cc dt n2 n1. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2070 Page 885
16219 Our house (saith the Text.) We will first enquire 1. What is meant by the Church. Our house (Says the Text.) We will First inquire 1. What is meant by the Church. po12 n1 (vvz dt np1) pns12 vmb ord vvi crd q-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt n1. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2071 Page 885
16220 2. How it appears, that the Church is the house of the Lord Jesus Christ. 3. How it is the believers house. 2. How it appears, that the Church is the house of the Lord jesus christ. 3. How it is the believers house. crd c-crq pn31 vvz, cst dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1 np1. crd c-crq pn31 vbz dt n2 n1. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2072 Page 885
16221 4. What may be inferred from hence for our profit, in matter of knowledge and holiness. 4. What may be inferred from hence for our profit, in matter of knowledge and holiness. crd q-crq vmb vbi vvn p-acp av p-acp po12 n1, p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2072 Page 885
16222 1. Qu. What is meant by the Church. 1. Qu. What is meant by the Church. crd n1 q-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt n1. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2073 Page 885
16223 This hath in this latter age of the World been found an hard matter to agree amongst Persons of different Notions. This hath in this latter age of the World been found an hard matter to agree among Persons of different Notions. d vhz p-acp d d n1 pp-f dt n1 vbn vvn dt j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n2 pp-f j n2. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2074 Page 885
16224 That the term Church, is a name of multitude, and that a Church, must be an aggregate body, is generally agreed; That the term Church, is a name of multitude, and that a Church, must be an aggregate body, is generally agreed; cst dt n1 n1, vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, cc cst dt n1, vmb vbi dt j n1, vbz av-j vvn; (70) sermon (DIV2) 2074 Page 885
16225 that it is a body of People called by God out of the World, is also as freely consented to. that it is a body of People called by God out of the World, is also as freely consented to. cst pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp np1 av pp-f dt n1, vbz av c-acp av-j vvn p-acp. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2074 Page 885
16226 But whether only called by a general call, outwardly accepted by them so far at least, that they do own the Doctrine of the Gospel, But whither only called by a general call, outwardly accepted by them so Far At least, that they do own the Doctrine of the Gospel, p-acp cs av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 vvb, av-j vvn p-acp pno32 av av-j p-acp ds, cst pns32 vdb d dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (70) sermon (DIV2) 2074 Page 885
16227 or by a more special and effectual calling, not only out of the Pagan World, but also out of the unbelieving World: or by a more special and effectual calling, not only out of the Pagan World, but also out of the unbelieving World: cc p-acp dt av-dc j cc j n-vvg, xx av-j av pp-f dt j-jn n1, p-acp av av pp-f dt vvg n1: (70) sermon (DIV2) 2074 Page 885
16228 These things have been matters of great dispute amongst us: These things have been matters of great dispute among us: d n2 vhb vbn n2 pp-f j n1 p-acp pno12: (70) sermon (DIV2) 2074 Page 885
16229 yet all acknowledge the distribution of the Church into that which is Triumphant and that which is militant. yet all acknowledge the distribution of the Church into that which is Triumphant and that which is militant. av d vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d r-crq vbz j cc cst r-crq vbz j. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2074 Page 885
16230 The Triumphant part of the Church, is that part of it, who (God having in the time of their life called them out of the Paganish and unbelieving World and they afterward finished their course) are called also by God out of this sensible, sinful, elementary World to the enjoyment of himself in glory. The Triumphant part of the Church, is that part of it, who (God having in the time of their life called them out of the Paganish and unbelieving World and they afterwards finished their course) Are called also by God out of this sensible, sinful, elementary World to the enjoyment of himself in glory. dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, vbz d n1 pp-f pn31, r-crq (np1 vhg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 vvd pno32 av pp-f dt j cc vvg n1 cc pns32 av vvd po32 n1) vbr vvn av p-acp np1 av pp-f d j, j, j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f px31 p-acp n1. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2074 Page 885
16245 Now this Visible Church of God, is that which is Christ's House. The Invisible Church is so, and the Visible Church is so. Now this Visible Church of God, is that which is Christ's House. The Invisible Church is so, and the Visible Church is so. av d j n1 pp-f np1, vbz d r-crq vbz npg1 n1. dt j n1 vbz av, cc dt j n1 vbz av. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2074 Page 886
16246 He walketh in the midst of the golden Candlesticks. 2. That this is Christ's House, appears, He walks in the midst of the golden Candlesticks. 2. That this is Christ's House, appears, pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n2. crd cst d vbz npg1 n1, vvz, (70) sermon (DIV2) 2074 Page 886
16283 When Jacob in his Journey to Padan-Aram, had had that notable Vision, he breaketh out in the morning into this expression, v. 17. How dreadful is this place! When Jacob in his Journey to Padan-aram, had had that notable Vision, he breaks out in the morning into this expression, v. 17. How dreadful is this place! c-crq np1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp j, vhd vhn d j n1, pns31 vvz av p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n1, n1 crd c-crq j vbz d n1! (70) sermon (DIV2) 2079 Page 888
16231 These are thrice called. 1. Out of the Pagan World, to the acknowledgment of the Doctrine of the Gospel. 2. Out of the unbelieving World, to partake of the Lord Jesus Christ and his Grace by true and lively Faith. 3. Out of the sensible sinful World, to the Inheritance of glory. The other part of the Church, is that which is usually called Militant, and is the whole number of those whom God hath called out of the Paganish World, to the acknowledgment of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the Doctrine of the Gospel. This is again distinguished into that which is Invisible, and that which is Visible. The Invisible part is that whole number of men and women in the World, which the Lord by his Gospel hath called out of darkness into marvelous light, out of a state of Nature, into a state of Grace. These Are thrice called. 1. Out of the Pagan World, to the acknowledgment of the Doctrine of the Gospel. 2. Out of the unbelieving World, to partake of the Lord jesus christ and his Grace by true and lively Faith. 3. Out of the sensible sinful World, to the Inheritance of glory. The other part of the Church, is that which is usually called Militant, and is the Whole number of those whom God hath called out of the Paganish World, to the acknowledgment of the Lord jesus christ, and the Doctrine of the Gospel. This is again distinguished into that which is Invisible, and that which is Visible. The Invisible part is that Whole number of men and women in the World, which the Lord by his Gospel hath called out of darkness into marvelous Light, out of a state of Nature, into a state of Grace. d vbr av vvn. crd av pp-f dt j-jn n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1. crd av pp-f dt vvg n1, pc-acp vvi pp-f dt n1 np1 np1 cc po31 n1 p-acp j cc j n1. crd av pp-f dt j j n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1, vbz d r-crq vbz av-j vvn j, cc vbz dt j-jn n1 pp-f d r-crq np1 vhz vvn av pp-f dt vvb n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1 np1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1. d vbz av vvn p-acp d r-crq vbz j, cc cst r-crq vbz j. dt j n1 vbz d j-jn n1 pp-f n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1, r-crq dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 vhz vvn av pp-f n1 p-acp j n1, av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2074 Page 886
16232 The Matter of this Church are men and women; the Form their Union in and with the Lord Jesus Christ. The Matter of this Church Are men and women; the From their union in and with the Lord jesus christ. dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbr n2 cc n2; dt n1 po32 n1 p-acp cc p-acp dt n1 np1 np1. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2074 Page 886
16233 The Visible Church is that about which the great quarrels have been: The Visible Church is that about which the great quarrels have been: dt j n1 vbz d p-acp r-crq dt j n2 vhb vbn: (70) sermon (DIV2) 2074 Page 886
16234 Some agreeing it to be the whole number of People over the face of the whole Earth, called out from a state of Paganism, to the embracing of the Doctrine of the Gospel. some agreeing it to be the Whole number of People over the face of the Whole Earth, called out from a state of Paganism, to the embracing of the Doctrine of the Gospel. d vvg pn31 pc-acp vbi dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, vvd av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2074 Page 886
16235 The Matter of it are men and women professing to Christ Jesus; The Matter of it Are men and women professing to christ jesus; dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbr n2 cc n2 vvg p-acp np1 np1; (70) sermon (DIV2) 2074 Page 886
16236 the Form is their Union in the same Profession, acknowledgment of the same Truth, and Waies, and Means of Worship. the From is their union in the same Profession, acknowledgment of the same Truth, and Ways, and Means of Worship. dt n1 vbz po32 n1 p-acp dt d n1, n1 pp-f dt d n1, cc n2, cc n2 pp-f n1. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2074 Page 886
16237 Now, as the Sea is but one, though as it passeth by several Coasts it receives several denominations, Now, as the Sea is but one, though as it passes by several Coasts it receives several denominations, av, c-acp dt n1 vbz p-acp crd, c-acp c-acp pn31 vvz p-acp j n2 pn31 vvz j n2, (70) sermon (DIV2) 2074 Page 886
16238 as the Irish Sea, the English Sea, the Mediterranean Sea, the Baltick Sea, &c. so as this great body is divided into several Countries, it receives several denominations, as the Irish Sea, the English Sea, the Mediterranean Sea, the Baltic Sea, etc. so as this great body is divided into several Countries, it receives several denominations, c-acp dt jp n1, dt jp n1, dt np1 n1, dt np1 n1, av av c-acp d j n1 vbz vvn p-acp j n2, pn31 vvz j n2, (70) sermon (DIV2) 2074 Page 886
16239 as The Church of England, Scotland, France, &c. And as again in a particular Nation (suppose England) it is impossible that the whole body of Professors should meet in one place; as The Church of England, Scotland, France, etc. And as again in a particular nation (suppose England) it is impossible that the Whole body of Professors should meet in one place; c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, np1, np1, av cc c-acp av p-acp dt j n1 (vvb np1) pn31 vbz j cst dt j-jn n1 pp-f n2 vmd vvi p-acp crd n1; (70) sermon (DIV2) 2074 Page 886
16240 and therefore there are several places of Publick Worship, and several Precincts of People who meet together in several places to worship God, (yet all agreeing in the same Doctrine of Faith, and Therefore there Are several places of Public Worship, and several Precincts of People who meet together in several places to worship God, (yet all agreeing in the same Doctrine of Faith, cc av a-acp vbr j n2 pp-f j n1, cc j n2 pp-f n1 r-crq vvb av p-acp j n2 p-acp n1 np1, (av d vvg p-acp dt d n1 pp-f n1, (70) sermon (DIV2) 2074 Page 886
16241 and order of serving God) so there are in the World thousands of such Bodies which are called particular Churches, and are under the inspection of several Officers; and order of serving God) so there Are in the World thousands of such Bodies which Are called particular Churches, and Are under the inspection of several Officers; cc n1 pp-f vvg np1) av pc-acp vbr p-acp dt n1 crd pp-f d n2 r-crq vbr vvn j n2, cc vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2; (70) sermon (DIV2) 2074 Page 886
16242 all which yet together make but one Church of God. all which yet together make but one Church of God. d r-crq av av vvi p-acp crd n1 pp-f np1. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2074 Page 886
16243 For their Notion who think that the Church of God must needs be such an even number as can meet together in the same numerical acts of Worship, in one place ▪ we conceive it stands upon no such bottom, that it deserves any pains in the confutation of it; For their Notion who think that the Church of God must needs be such an even number as can meet together in the same numerical acts of Worship, in one place ▪ we conceive it Stands upon no such bottom, that it deserves any pains in the confutation of it; p-acp po32 n1 r-crq vvb cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb av vbi d dt j n1 c-acp vmb vvi av p-acp dt d j n2 pp-f n1, p-acp crd n1 ▪ pns12 vvb pn31 vvz p-acp dx d n1, cst pn31 vvz d n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31; (70) sermon (DIV2) 2074 Page 886
16244 it may be a good Notion of a particular Church, but not an exclusive of the Application of the term to more. it may be a good Notion of a particular Church, but not an exclusive of the Application of the term to more. pn31 vmb vbi dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1, cc-acp xx dt j pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dc. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2074 Page 886
16284 This is none other but the House of God; this is the Gate of Heaven. This is none other but the House of God; this is the Gate of Heaven. d vbz pix j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; d vbz dt n1 pp-f n1. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2079 Page 888
16247 1. From the letter of Scripture, 1 Tim. 3. 15. That thou mayess know how thou oughtest to behave thy self in the House of God, which is the Church of the living God. 1. From the Letter of Scripture, 1 Tim. 3. 15. That thou mayess know how thou Ought to behave thy self in the House of God, which is the Church of the living God. crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvn np1 crd crd cst pns21 n1 vvb c-crq pns21 vmd2 pc-acp vvi po21 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvg np1. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2076 Page 887
16248 Timothy 's charge was not the Invisible Church, but the Visible Church; Timothy is charge was not the Invisible Church, but the Visible Church; np1 vbz n1 vbds xx dt j n1, cc-acp dt j n1; (70) sermon (DIV2) 2076 Page 887
16249 this is called the House of God, Heb. 3. 6. Christ is said to be faithful as a Son over his own house, whose house, saith he, we are, &c. I shall not here dispute the Question, this is called the House of God, Hebrew 3. 6. christ is said to be faithful as a Son over his own house, whose house, Says he, we Are, etc. I shall not Here dispute the Question, d vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd crd np1 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi j c-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 d n1, rg-crq n1, vvz pns31, pns12 vbr, av pns11 vmb xx av vvi dt n1, (70) sermon (DIV2) 2076 Page 887
16250 whether the hypocritical part of the Visible Church be aequivocal or univocal Members; whither the hypocritical part of the Visible Church be equivocal or univocal Members; cs dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1 vbb j cc j n2; (70) sermon (DIV2) 2076 Page 887
16251 sure I am, take those together with the sincere Professors, and they make up but one Church, which is his House. But secondly; sure I am, take those together with the sincere Professors, and they make up but one Church, which is his House. But secondly; av-j pns11 vbm, vvb d av p-acp dt j n2, cc pns32 vvb a-acp p-acp crd n1, r-crq vbz po31 n1. p-acp ord; (70) sermon (DIV2) 2076 Page 887
16252 Look which way you will upon the Church, it is Christ's House, he hath the dominion of it, Look which Way you will upon the Church, it is Christ's House, he hath the dominion of it, vvb r-crq n1 pn22 vmb p-acp dt n1, pn31 vbz npg1 n1, pns31 vhz dt n1 pp-f pn31, (70) sermon (DIV2) 2077 Page 887
16253 and he useth it as his House; and he uses it as his House; cc pns31 vvz pn31 p-acp po31 n1; (70) sermon (DIV2) 2077 Page 887
16254 he hath bought it, Act. 20. 28. he hath redeemed it with his own precious blood: It is given him: he hath bought it, Act. 20. 28. he hath redeemed it with his own precious blood: It is given him: pns31 vhz vvd pn31, n1 crd crd pns31 vhz vvd pn31 p-acp po31 d j n1: pn31 vbz vvn pno31: (70) sermon (DIV2) 2077 Page 887
16255 It is his House by right of donation. The Members of it are given him by his Father. It is his House by right of donation. The Members of it Are given him by his Father. pn31 vbz po31 n1 p-acp n-jn pp-f n1. dt n2 pp-f pn31 vbr vvn pno31 p-acp po31 n1. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2077 Page 887
16256 The Stones of it are his; The Stones of it Are his; dt n2 pp-f pn31 vbr png31; (70) sermon (DIV2) 2077 Page 887
16257 the Saints are the lively Stones, built up into this Spiritual House, 1 Pet. 2. 5. and they are built upon the foundation of his Apostles and Prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief Corner Stone; the Saints Are the lively Stones, built up into this Spiritual House, 1 Pet. 2. 5. and they Are built upon the Foundation of his Apostles and prophets, jesus christ himself being the chief Corner Stone; dt n2 vbr dt j n2, vvn a-acp p-acp d j n1, crd np1 crd crd cc pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2 cc n2, np1 np1 px31 vbg dt j-jn n1 n1; (70) sermon (DIV2) 2077 Page 887
16258 they are sanctified in and through Jesus Christ; his blood is as the Mortar and Cement, by that they are united to God, they Are sanctified in and through jesus christ; his blood is as the Mortar and Cement, by that they Are united to God, pns32 vbr vvn p-acp cc p-acp np1 np1; po31 n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 cc n1, p-acp cst pns32 vbr vvn p-acp np1, (70) sermon (DIV2) 2077 Page 887
16259 and made one each with other: and made one each with other: cc vvd crd d p-acp n-jn: (70) sermon (DIV2) 2077 Page 887
16260 The Builder is his Spirit, Eph. 2. 22. Consider an House as to the use of it; The Builder is his Spirit, Ephesians 2. 22. Consider an House as to the use of it; dt n1 vbz po31 n1, np1 crd crd np1 dt n1 c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31; (70) sermon (DIV2) 2077 Page 887
16261 and upon that account they are also his House. Is an House the place where a man abideth and dwelleth? so is the Church to the Lord Jesus Christ; that's the place where he dwelleth: and upon that account they Are also his House. Is an House the place where a man Abideth and dwells? so is the Church to the Lord jesus christ; that's the place where he dwells: cc p-acp d n1 pns32 vbr av po31 n1. vbz dt n1 dt n1 c-crq dt n1 vvz cc vvz? av vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 np1 np1; cst|vbz dt n1 c-crq pns31 vvz: (70) sermon (DIV2) 2077 Page 887
16262 He dwelt of old in Mount Zion, Isa. 8. 18. there he abideth. He dwelled of old in Mount Zion, Isaiah 8. 18. there he Abideth. pns31 vvd pp-f j p-acp vvb np1, np1 crd crd a-acp pns31 vvz. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2077 Page 887
16263 Is the House a man's resting place? so is Zion to God, 2 Chron. 6. 41. Psal. 132. 8, 13, 14. The Lord hath chosen Zion, he hath desired it for his habitation. Is the House a Man's resting place? so is Zion to God, 2 Chronicles 6. 41. Psalm 132. 8, 13, 14. The Lord hath chosen Zion, he hath desired it for his habitation. vbz dt n1 dt ng1 vvg n1? av vbz np1 p-acp np1, crd np1 crd crd np1 crd crd, crd, crd dt n1 vhz vvn np1, pns31 vhz vvn pn31 p-acp po31 n1. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2077 Page 887
16264 This is my rest for ever, here will I dwell, for I have desired it. This is my rest for ever, Here will I dwell, for I have desired it. d vbz po11 n1 c-acp av, av vmb pns11 vvi, c-acp pns11 vhb vvn pn31. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2077 Page 887
16265 Is the House a man's feeding place, where he dineth, and suppeth, and feedeth? so is the Church, Cant. 2. 16. He feedeth amongst the Lillies. Is the House a Man's feeding place, where he dineth, and suppeth, and feeds? so is the Church, Cant 2. 16. He feeds among the Lilies. vbz dt n1 dt ng1 vvg n1, c-crq pns31 vvz, cc vvz, cc vvz? av vbz dt n1, np1 crd crd pns31 vvz p-acp dt n2. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2077 Page 887
16281 I come to the Application, which shall be in four words. This Notion speaks the Churches 1. Dignity, 2. Duty, 3. Security, 4. Probability of Reformation. In the first place; I come to the Application, which shall be in four words. This Notion speaks the Churches 1. Dignity, 2. Duty, 3. Security, 4. Probability of Reformation. In the First place; pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1, r-crq vmb vbi p-acp crd n2. d n1 vvz dt n2 crd n1, crd n1, crd n1, crd n1 pp-f n1. p-acp dt ord n1; (70) sermon (DIV2) 2078 Page 888
16266 When the Spouse desired to be informed where Christ fed, her answer was, Go thy way forth by the footsteps of the Flock, Cant. 1. 7. Is that a man's House where he keeps his Wife, his Children, his Servants? such is the Church, there Christ keeps his Children, his Servants, his Spouse. When the Spouse desired to be informed where christ fed, her answer was, Go thy Way forth by the footsteps of the Flock, Cant 1. 7. Is that a Man's House where he keeps his Wife, his Children, his Servants? such is the Church, there christ keeps his Children, his Servants, his Spouse. c-crq dt n1 vvd pc-acp vbi vvn c-crq np1 vvd, po31 n1 vbds, vvb po21 n1 av p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt vvb, np1 crd crd vbz d dt ng1 n1 c-crq pns31 vvz po31 n1, po31 n2, po31 n2? d vbz dt n1, a-acp np1 vvz po31 n2, po31 n2, po31 n1. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2077 Page 887
16267 Is a man's House the place where he spends what he hath? such is the Church, there it is that Christ gives out grace and glory, yea and every good thing. Lastly; Is a Man's House the place where he spends what he hath? such is the Church, there it is that christ gives out grace and glory, yea and every good thing. Lastly; vbz dt ng1 n1 dt n1 c-crq pns31 vvz r-crq pns31 vhz? d vbz dt n1, a-acp pn31 vbz cst np1 vvz av n1 cc n1, uh cc d j n1. ord; (70) sermon (DIV2) 2077 Page 887
16268 Is a man's House the place where he is protected and defended? such is the Church to Christ, there he expe••s protection for his great Name, his Ordinances, &c. But this is enough to have shewed you the propriety of the Metaphor. But, Is a Man's House the place where he is protected and defended? such is the Church to christ, there he expe••s protection for his great Name, his Ordinances, etc. But this is enough to have showed you the propriety of the Metaphor. But, vbz dt ng1 n1 dt n1 c-crq pns31 vbz vvn cc vvn? d vbz dt n1 p-acp np1, a-acp pns31 vbz n1 p-acp po31 j n1, po31 n2, av p-acp d vbz av-d pc-acp vhi vvn pn22 dt n1 pp-f dt n1. p-acp, (70) sermon (DIV2) 2077 Page 888
16269 3. The Church is not only Christ's House, but it is the Believer's House too; not the Believer's House as to dominion and title, but as to use. 3. The Church is not only Christ's House, but it is the Believer's House too; not the Believer's House as to dominion and title, but as to use. crd dt n1 vbz xx av-j npg1 n1, cc-acp pn31 vbz dt ng1 n1 av; xx dt ng1 n1 c-acp pc-acp n1 cc n1, cc-acp c-acp pc-acp vvi. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2078 Page 888
16270 No man but Jesus Christ alone hath a dominion and Lordship over the Church of God; No man but jesus christ alone hath a dominion and Lordship over the Church of God; dx n1 p-acp np1 np1 av-j vhz dt n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (70) sermon (DIV2) 2078 Page 888
16271 even the Apostles themselves were but Ministers to it. even the Apostles themselves were but Ministers to it. av dt n2 px32 vbdr cc-acp n2 p-acp pn31. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2078 Page 888
16272 But yet I say, The Church is the Believer's House; it is the place where he dwells: He chuseth rather to be a Door-keeper in the House of the Lord, But yet I say, The Church is the Believer's House; it is the place where he dwells: He chooseth rather to be a Doorkeeper in the House of the Lord, p-acp av pns11 vvb, dt n1 vbz dt ng1 n1; pn31 vbz dt n1 c-crq pns31 vvz: pns31 vvz av-c pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (70) sermon (DIV2) 2078 Page 888
16273 than to dwell in the Tents of wickedness, Psal. 84. 10. Hear David expressing himself, Psal. 27. 4. One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after, that I may dwell in the House of the Lord all the daies of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, than to dwell in the Tents of wickedness, Psalm 84. 10. Hear David expressing himself, Psalm 27. 4. One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek After, that I may dwell in the House of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, cs pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, np1 crd crd np1 np1 vvg px31, np1 crd crd crd n1 vhb pns11 vvn pp-f dt n1, cst vmb pns11 vvi a-acp, cst pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 d dt n2 pp-f po11 n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (70) sermon (DIV2) 2078 Page 888
16274 and to inquire in his Temple. and to inquire in his Temple. cc pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2078 Page 888
16275 A man cannot be a Believer, but he must forthwith be a Member of the Church Invisible. A man cannot be a Believer, but he must forthwith be a Member of the Church Invisible. dt n1 vmbx vbi dt n1, cc-acp pns31 vmb av vbi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 j. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2078 Page 888
16276 None is a true Believer, but he immediately, by his Profession of that Faith, makes himself a Member of the Catholick Visible Church; and he will desire to unite himself to the particular Assemblies, which are parts of that Catholick Body. None is a true Believer, but he immediately, by his Profession of that Faith, makes himself a Member of the Catholic Visible Church; and he will desire to unite himself to the particular Assemblies, which Are parts of that Catholic Body. np1 vbz dt j n1, cc-acp pns31 av-j, p-acp po31 n1 pp-f d n1, vvz px31 dt n1 pp-f dt njp j np1; cc pns31 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp dt j n2, r-crq vbr n2 pp-f d njp n1. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2078 Page 888
16277 No sooner were the three thousand converted, at St. Peter 's Sermon, Act. 2. 41. But they added to the Church, No sooner were the three thousand converted, At Saint Peter is Sermon, Act. 2. 41. But they added to the Church, av-dx av-c vbdr dt crd crd vvn, p-acp n1 np1 vbz n1, n1 crd crd p-acp pns32 vvd p-acp dt n1, (70) sermon (DIV2) 2078 Page 888
16278 and there they dwell, v. 42. They continue stedfastly in the Apostles Doctrine and Fellowship, and in breaking of bread and prayers. and there they dwell, v. 42. They continue steadfastly in the Apostles Doctrine and Fellowship, and in breaking of bred and Prayers. cc a-acp pns32 vvb, n1 crd pns32 vvb av-j p-acp dt n2 n1 cc n1, cc p-acp vvg pp-f n1 cc n2. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2078 Page 888
16279 No sooner was Paul converted, Act. 9. 26. but he assayeth to joyn himself unto the Disciples. No sooner was Paul converted, Act. 9. 26. but he assayeth to join himself unto the Disciples. av-dx av-c vbds np1 vvn, n1 crd crd p-acp pns31 vvz p-acp vvi px31 p-acp dt n2. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2078 Page 888
16280 And v. 28. he was with them going out and coming in at Hierusalem. But this is enough to have spoken to the Explication of the Point. And v. 28. he was with them going out and coming in At Jerusalem. But this is enough to have spoken to the Explication of the Point. cc n1 crd pns31 vbds p-acp pno32 vvg av cc vvg p-acp p-acp np1. p-acp d vbz av-d pc-acp vhi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2078 Page 888
16282 This Notion speaks the Church's Dignity. It is the Habitation of the King of Kings. This Notion speaks the Church's Dignity. It is the Habitation of the King of Kings. d n1 vvz dt ng1 n1. pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2079 Page 888
16285 I am not speaking of the Church in a local notion, but of the true Church. The number of true Believers, I am not speaking of the Church in a local notion, but of the true Church. The number of true Believers, pns11 vbm xx vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt j n1, p-acp pp-f dt j n1. dt n1 pp-f j n2, (70) sermon (DIV2) 2079 Page 888
16286 or the number of Visible Professors, let the World vilifie them as much as they please, they are a Noble Society. or the number of Visible Professors, let the World vilify them as much as they please, they Are a Noble Society. cc dt n1 pp-f j n2, vvb dt n1 vvi pno32 p-acp d c-acp pns32 vvb, pns32 vbr dt j n1. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2079 Page 888
16287 Those who have clean hands, and pure hearts, who have not lift up their Souls unto vanity, Those who have clean hands, and pure hearts, who have not lift up their Souls unto vanity, d r-crq vhb j n2, cc j n2, r-crq vhb xx vvn a-acp po32 n2 p-acp n1, (70) sermon (DIV2) 2079 Page 888
16288 nor sworn deceitfully, they shall receive blessing from the Lord, and righteousness from the God of their Salvation. nor sworn deceitfully, they shall receive blessing from the Lord, and righteousness from the God of their Salvation. ccx vvn av-j, pns32 vmb vvi n1 p-acp dt n1, cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2079 Page 888
16289 This is the generation of them that seek thy face, O Jacob, Psal. 24. 4, 5, 6. Believers may have their infirmities, This is the generation of them that seek thy face, Oh Jacob, Psalm 24. 4, 5, 6. Believers may have their infirmities, d vbz dt n1 pp-f pno32 cst vvb po21 n1, uh np1, np1 crd crd, crd, crd n2 vmb vhi po32 n2, (70) sermon (DIV2) 2079 Page 888
16290 and a Professing ▪ People may have their great failings, (the Lord be merciful to the Professors of England for theirs) but yet take them (notwithstanding all) and they are the best People in the World; and a Professing ▪ People may have their great failings, (the Lord be merciful to the Professors of England for theirs) but yet take them (notwithstanding all) and they Are the best People in the World; cc dt vvg ▪ n1 vmb vhi po32 j n2-vvg, (dt n1 vbb j p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp png32) cc-acp av vvb pno32 (c-acp d) cc pns32 vbr dt js n1 p-acp dt n1; (70) sermon (DIV2) 2079 Page 889
16291 they are the Lord's Habitation, he hath pitched his Tents among them, and manifests his presence with them. Secondly; they Are the Lord's Habitation, he hath pitched his Tents among them, and manifests his presence with them. Secondly; pns32 vbr dt ng1 n1, pns31 vhz vvn po31 n2 p-acp pno32, cc vvz po31 n1 p-acp pno32. ord; (70) sermon (DIV2) 2079 Page 889
16292 As it speaks the Dignity of the Church; As it speaks the Dignity of the Church; c-acp pn31 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (70) sermon (DIV2) 2080 Page 889
16293 so it speaks the Duty of those who are the Members of the Church, Psal. 93. 5. Holiness becomes thine House, O Lord. so it speaks the Duty of those who Are the Members of the Church, Psalm 93. 5. Holiness becomes thine House, Oh Lord. av pn31 vvz dt n1 pp-f d r-crq vbr dt n2 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd crd n1 vvz po21 n1, uh n1. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2080 Page 889
16294 The Wise man commands us to keep our feet when we go into the House of God, Eccles. 5. And God bid Moses put off the shoes from off his feet, upon this account, The Wise man commands us to keep our feet when we go into the House of God, Eccles. 5. And God bid Moses put off the shoes from off his feet, upon this account, dt j n1 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi po12 n2 c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd cc np1 vvb np1 vvd a-acp dt n2 p-acp a-acp po31 n2, p-acp d n1, (70) sermon (DIV2) 2080 Page 889
16295 because he was upon holy ground, (he was near the burning Bush) where God made himself a temporary Habitation. Because he was upon holy ground, (he was near the burning Bush) where God made himself a temporary Habitation. c-acp pns31 vbds p-acp j n1, (pns31 vbds av-j dt j-vvg n1) c-crq np1 vvd px31 dt j n1. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2080 Page 889
16296 Those that take upon them the Profession of Religion, stand concerned to be holy; and those that are entred into the Profession of it stand concerned to be holy; Those that take upon them the Profession of Religion, stand concerned to be holy; and those that Are entered into the Profession of it stand concerned to be holy; d cst vvb p-acp pno32 dt n1 pp-f n1, vvb vvn pc-acp vbi j; cc d cst vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31 vvi vvd pc-acp vbi j; (70) sermon (DIV2) 2080 Page 889
16297 they are in the House of God, and God is an holy God. they Are in the House of God, and God is an holy God. pns32 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc np1 vbz dt j np1. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2080 Page 889
16298 There is in this Notion a double Argument for this, from 1. God's Holiness, 2. God's Jealousie. There is in this Notion a double Argument for this, from 1. God's Holiness, 2. God's Jealousy. pc-acp vbz p-acp d n1 dt j-jn n1 p-acp d, p-acp crd npg1 n1, crd npg1 n1. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2080 Page 889
16299 1. God is an holy God: 1. God is an holy God: crd np1 vbz dt j np1: (70) sermon (DIV2) 2081 Page 889
16300 Hence those who are unholy, are not like to please him, nor he likely to continue long with them. Hence those who Are unholy, Are not like to please him, nor he likely to continue long with them. av d r-crq vbr j, vbr xx av-j pc-acp vvi pno31, ccx pns31 j pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp pno32. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2081 Page 889
16301 Look as it is with a Neat man, who hath a large House, the filth and nastiness of this or that Room, will not make him leave his whole House, Look as it is with a Neat man, who hath a large House, the filth and nastiness of this or that Room, will not make him leave his Whole House, n1 c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt j n1, r-crq vhz dt j n1, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d cc d n1, vmb xx vvi pno31 vvi po31 j-jn n1, (70) sermon (DIV2) 2081 Page 889
16302 but it may make him leave this or that part of it, and seldom or never be seen in this or that Room; but it may make him leave this or that part of it, and seldom or never be seen in this or that Room; cc-acp pn31 vmb vvi pno31 vvi d cc d n1 pp-f pn31, cc av cc av-x vbi vvn p-acp d cc d n1; (70) sermon (DIV2) 2081 Page 889
16303 the dirty filthy Room shall not be his Lodging-chamber, nor the place where he will rest or feed: the dirty filthy Room shall not be his Lodging-chamber, nor the place where he will rest or feed: dt j j n1 vmb xx vbi po31 n1, ccx dt n1 c-crq pns31 vmb vvi cc vvi: (70) sermon (DIV2) 2081 Page 889
16304 So it is betwixt God and the Church. So it is betwixt God and the Church. av pn31 vbz p-acp np1 cc dt n1. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2081 Page 889
16305 The prophaneness or looseness of a particular Church, or particular Person in the Church, shall not make God forsake his whole Church; The profaneness or looseness of a particular Church, or particular Person in the Church, shall not make God forsake his Whole Church; dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1, cc j n1 p-acp dt n1, vmb xx vvi np1 vvi po31 j-jn n1; (70) sermon (DIV2) 2081 Page 889
16306 but it may cause God to leave this or that Church, or this or that Member of the Church. but it may cause God to leave this or that Church, or this or that Member of the Church. cc-acp pn31 vmb vvi np1 pc-acp vvi d cc d n1, cc d cc d n1 pp-f dt n1. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2081 Page 889
16307 2. God's Jealousie engageth Members of his Church to be holy: 2. God's Jealousy engageth Members of his Church to be holy: crd npg1 n1 vvz n2 pp-f po31 n1 pc-acp vbi j: (70) sermon (DIV2) 2082 Page 889
16308 Hence it is that he is more severe to a Professing People living contrary to their Profession, than to any others. Hence it is that he is more severe to a Professing People living contrary to their Profession, than to any Others. av pn31 vbz cst pns31 vbz av-dc j p-acp dt vvg n1 vvg j-jn p-acp po32 n1, cs p-acp d n2-jn. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2082 Page 889
16309 Judgment begins at the House of God. Judgement begins At the House of God. n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2082 Page 889
16310 Hence that in Jer. 7. 9, 10. Will you steal, murther and commit Adultery, and swear falsly, Hence that in Jer. 7. 9, 10. Will you steal, murder and commit Adultery, and swear falsely, av cst p-acp np1 crd crd, crd vmb pn22 vvi, n1 cc vvi n1, cc vvb av-j, (70) sermon (DIV2) 2082 Page 889
16311 and burn Incense to Baal, and walk after other Gods whom you know not, and come and stand before me in this House which is called by my Name? — Is this House which is called by my Name become a Den of Robbers, &c. And that, Amos 3. 2. You only have I known of all the Families of the Earth; and burn Incense to Baal, and walk After other God's whom you know not, and come and stand before me in this House which is called by my Name? — Is this House which is called by my Name become a Den of Robbers, etc. And that, Amos 3. 2. You only have I known of all the Families of the Earth; cc vvi n1 p-acp np1, cc vvi p-acp j-jn n2 r-crq pn22 vvb xx, cc vvi cc vvb p-acp pno11 p-acp d n1 r-crq vbz vvn p-acp po11 n1? — vbz d n1 r-crq vbz vvn p-acp po11 n1 vvi dt n1 pp-f n2, av cc d, np1 crd crd pn22 av-j vhb pns11 vvn pp-f d dt n2 pp-f dt n1; (70) sermon (DIV2) 2082 Page 889
16312 therefor I will punish you for all your iniquities. O therefore, you that profess to God, be holy, for he is an holy God, Therefore I will Punish you for all your iniquities. Oh Therefore, you that profess to God, be holy, for he is an holy God, av pns11 vmb vvi pn22 p-acp d po22 n2. uh av, pn22 cst vvb p-acp np1, vbb j, c-acp pns31 vbz dt j np1, (70) sermon (DIV2) 2082 Page 889
16313 and a jealous God, and you are his House. and a jealous God, and you Are his House. cc dt j np1, cc pn22 vbr po31 n1. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2082 Page 889
16314 3. I may add a third Argument, it is that of the Apostle, Heb. 3. 6. — Whose House we are, if we hold fast the confidence and rejoycing of hope firm to the end. 3. I may add a third Argument, it is that of the Apostle, Hebrew 3. 6. — Whose House we Are, if we hold fast the confidence and rejoicing of hope firm to the end. crd pns11 vmb vvi dt ord n1, pn31 vbz cst pp-f dt n1, np1 crd crd — rg-crq n1 pns12 vbr, cs pns12 vvb av-j dt n1 cc vvg pp-f n1 j p-acp dt n1. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2083 Page 890
16315 The unholy man disclaims God, and God disclaims him; The unholy man disclaims God, and God disclaims him; dt j n1 vvz np1, cc np1 vvz pno31; (70) sermon (DIV2) 2083 Page 890
16316 he hath but the name of a stone in the Lord's House, if he be not a lively stone. Thirdly; he hath but the name of a stone in the Lord's House, if he be not a lively stone. Thirdly; pns31 vhz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt ng1 n1, cs pns31 vbb xx dt j n1. ord; (70) sermon (DIV2) 2083 Page 890
16317 This Notion of the Church's being the House of God, speaks protection and security to it. This Notion of the Church's being the House of God, speaks protection and security to it. d n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1 dt n1 pp-f np1, vvz n1 cc n1 p-acp pn31. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2084 Page 890
16318 Every man stands obliged to defend his House. God stands obliged by his Nature, and by his Word, to protect and defend his Church: Every man Stands obliged to defend his House. God Stands obliged by his Nature, and by his Word, to Pact and defend his Church: np1 n1 vvz vvn p-acp vvi po31 n1. np1 vvz vvn p-acp po31 n1, cc p-acp po31 n1, p-acp vvb cc vvi po31 n1: (70) sermon (DIV2) 2084 Page 890
16319 Hence those many Promises for its protection, Psal. 46. 5. God is in the midst of her, Hence those many Promises for its protection, Psalm 46. 5. God is in the midst of her, av d d vvz p-acp po31 n1, np1 crd crd np1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31, (70) sermon (DIV2) 2084 Page 890
16320 therefore she shall not fall, Psal. 125. 2. As the Mountains are round about Hierusalem, so the Lord is round about his People. Therefore she shall not fallen, Psalm 125. 2. As the Mountains Are round about Jerusalem, so the Lord is round about his People. av pns31 vmb xx vvi, np1 crd crd p-acp dt n2 vbr av-j p-acp np1, av dt n1 vbz av-j p-acp po31 n1. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2084 Page 890
16321 The Gates of Hell shall not prevail against it, Matth. 16. 18. with many others of the like nature, particular Churches may be destroyed and rooted out. The Gates of Hell shall not prevail against it, Matthew 16. 18. with many Others of the like nature, particular Churches may be destroyed and rooted out. dt n2 pp-f n1 vmb xx vvi p-acp pn31, np1 crd crd p-acp d n2-jn pp-f dt j n1, j n2 vmb vbi vvn cc vvn av. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2084 Page 890
16322 But God will have a dwelling place upon the Earth, let Satan and his Instruments do what they can. But God will have a Dwelling place upon the Earth, let Satan and his Instruments do what they can. p-acp np1 vmb vhi dt n-vvg n1 p-acp dt n1, vvb np1 cc po31 n2 vdb r-crq pns32 vmb. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2084 Page 890
16323 Fourthly, It speaks to us hopes of Reformation. No man will suffer his House to fall down, Fourthly, It speaks to us hope's of Reformation. No man will suffer his House to fallen down, ord, pn31 vvz p-acp pno12 vvz pp-f n1. dx n1 vmb vvi po31 n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp, (70) sermon (DIV2) 2085 Page 890
16324 but will repair it, if there be any breaches, and if he be able, he will make it his business to adorn and beautifie it, but will repair it, if there be any Breaches, and if he be able, he will make it his business to adorn and beautify it, cc-acp vmb vvi pn31, cs pc-acp vbb d n2, cc cs pns31 vbb j, pns31 vmb vvi pn31 po31 n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pn31, (70) sermon (DIV2) 2085 Page 890
16325 and make it fit for him to dwell in it. and make it fit for him to dwell in it. cc vvi pn31 j p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2085 Page 890
16365 as may justifie the denomination of a Catholick Church. And again, an agreement in the Profession of the same Faith, as may justify the denomination of a Catholic Church. And again, an agreement in the Profession of the same Faith, c-acp vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt njp n1. cc av, dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt d n1, (71) sermon (DIV2) 2092 Page 892
16326 God will not let his House run to ruine, but will seasonably repair it, and make it a dwelling-place fit for his Holiness. Lastly; God will not let his House run to ruin, but will seasonably repair it, and make it a dwelling-place fit for his Holiness. Lastly; np1 vmb xx vvi po31 n1 vvn p-acp n1, cc-acp vmb av-j vvi pn31, cc vvi pn31 dt n1 j p-acp po31 n1. ord; (70) sermon (DIV2) 2085 Page 890
16327 Is the Church Christ's House, and the Saints House? what cause have we to bless God who hath cast our Lot within the Pales of the Church? And how do we all stand concerned not to forsake her Assemblies. Is the Church Christ's House, and the Saints House? what cause have we to bless God who hath cast our Lot within the Pales of the Church? And how do we all stand concerned not to forsake her Assemblies. vbz dt n1 npg1 n1, cc dt n2 n1? r-crq n1 vhb pns12 pc-acp vvi np1 r-crq vhz vvn po12 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1? cc c-crq vdb pns12 d vvb vvd xx pc-acp vvi po31 n2. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2086 Page 890
16328 But I shall not inlarge further upon this first Proposition. But I shall not enlarge further upon this First Proposition. p-acp pns11 vmb xx vvi av-jc p-acp d ord n1. (70) sermon (DIV2) 2086 Page 890
16329 Sermon LXII. Cantieles 1. 17. The Beams of our House are Cedar, and our Rafters are of Fir. Sermon LXII. Canthiels 1. 17. The Beams of our House Are Cedar, and our Rafters Are of Fir. n1 crd. np1 crd crd dt n2 pp-f po12 n1 vbr n1, cc po12 n2 vbr pp-f n1. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2086 Page 890
16330 I Come to the second Proposition, which I have observed out of these words. I Come to the second Proposition, which I have observed out of these words. pns11 vvb p-acp dt ord n1, r-crq pns11 vhb vvn av pp-f d n2. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2087 Page 890
16331 Prop. 2. That the Word and Ordinances of God are the Beams and Rafters of his House, which is his Church. Prop. 2. That the Word and Ordinances of God Are the Beams and Rafters of his House, which is his Church. np1 crd cst dt n1 cc n2 pp-f np1 vbr dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po31 n1, r-crq vbz po31 n1. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2088 Page 890
16332 So I chose rather to interpret these metaphorical terms than (as some) concerning Persons. I shall shew you the propriety of the Metaphor in a few particulars. So I chosen rather to interpret these metaphorical terms than (as Some) Concerning Persons. I shall show you the propriety of the Metaphor in a few particulars. av pns11 vvd av-c pc-acp vvi d j n2 av (c-acp d) vvg n2. pns11 vmb vvi pn22 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt d n2-j. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2089 Page 891
16333 1. Beams and Rafters are integral parts of an House, indeed part of the substance of it, without which there can be no House. 1. Beams and Rafters Are integral parts of an House, indeed part of the substance of it, without which there can be no House. crd n2 cc n2 vbr j n2 pp-f dt n1, av n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f pn31, p-acp r-crq a-acp vmb vbi dx n1. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2090 Page 891
16334 An House may want a due proportion of Beams and Rafters, and yet be an House; an House may want a due proportion of Beams and Rafters, and yet be an House; dt n1 vmb vvi dt j-jn n1 pp-f n2 cc n2, cc av vbi dt n1; (71) sermon (DIV2) 2090 Page 891
16335 but some there must be, some more principal Beams and Rafters, or there can be no House; but Some there must be, Some more principal Beams and Rafters, or there can be no House; cc-acp d pc-acp vmb vbi, d dc j-jn n2 cc n2, cc pc-acp vmb vbi dx n1; (71) sermon (DIV2) 2090 Page 891
16336 Without the Word and Ordinances of God, there can be no Church of God. Without the Word and Ordinances of God, there can be no Church of God. p-acp dt n1 cc n2 pp-f np1, pc-acp vmb vbi dx n1 pp-f np1. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2090 Page 891
16337 Every company of men make not a Church, but a company owning the Word of God, Every company of men make not a Church, but a company owning the Word of God, d n1 pp-f n2 vvb xx dt n1, cc-acp dt n1 vvg dt n1 pp-f np1, (71) sermon (DIV2) 2090 Page 891
16338 and walking in the Fellowship of Ordinances; these make an House of God. and walking in the Fellowship of Ordinances; these make an House of God. cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2; d vvb dt n1 pp-f np1. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2090 Page 891
16339 A Church may for a time (it may be for some long time) want some particular Ordinances, A Church may for a time (it may be for Some long time) want Some particular Ordinances, dt n1 vmb p-acp dt n1 (pn31 vmb vbi p-acp d j n1) vvb d j n2, (71) sermon (DIV2) 2090 Page 891
16340 and yet be a true Church of God, but its state must be lame and imperfect. and yet be a true Church of God, but its state must be lame and imperfect. cc av vbi dt j n1 pp-f np1, cc-acp po31 n1 vmb vbi j cc j. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2090 Page 891
16341 But if it want all the Ordinances, if it wants the Word and Sacraments, which are the Church's Beams, it cannot be a Church of God. But if it want all the Ordinances, if it Wants the Word and Sacraments, which Are the Church's Beams, it cannot be a Church of God. p-acp cs pn31 vvb d dt n2, cs pn31 vvz dt n1 cc n2, r-crq vbr dt ng1 n2, pn31 vmbx vbi dt n1 pp-f np1. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2090 Page 891
16342 It is lame if it wants any Ordinance of God, but it loseth the nature of a Church if it wants all Ordinances. That which makes a Church to be a Church, is Union and Fellowship; It is lame if it Wants any Ordinance of God, but it loses the nature of a Church if it Wants all Ordinances. That which makes a Church to be a Church, is union and Fellowship; pn31 vbz j cs pn31 vvz d n1 pp-f np1, cc-acp pn31 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cs pn31 vvz d n2. cst r-crq vvz dt n1 pc-acp vbi dt n1, vbz n1 cc n1; (71) sermon (DIV2) 2090 Page 891
16343 now the Word of God, and the Doctrine of Faith contained in the Word and the Ordinances for Worship and Order, are those things in which the Church hath its Fellowship, by which the Members of the Church have Fellowship both with God, and also one with another. now the Word of God, and the Doctrine of Faith contained in the Word and the Ordinances for Worship and Order, Are those things in which the Church hath its Fellowship, by which the Members of the Church have Fellowship both with God, and also one with Another. av dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 cc dt n2 p-acp n1 cc n1, vbr d n2 p-acp r-crq dt n1 vhz po31 n1, p-acp r-crq dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vhb n1 av-d p-acp np1, cc av crd p-acp n-jn. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2090 Page 891
16344 2. The House is built upon Beams and Rafters, and they bear up the weight of the other materials. 2. The House is built upon Beams and Rafters, and they bear up the weight of the other materials. crd dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp n2 cc n2, cc pns32 vvb a-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n-jn n2-jn. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2091 Page 891
16366 and the practice of the same Ordinances in the same place, is enough to make up a particular Church of God. and the practice of the same Ordinances in the same place, is enough to make up a particular Church of God. cc dt n1 pp-f dt d n2 p-acp dt d n1, vbz av-d pc-acp vvi a-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2092 Page 892
16345 The weight of every Tile in the House lies upon the Rafters, and the whole Building is laid upon the groundsel and dormans, and wall plates, and studds; all which come under these two Notions of Beams and Rafters. The weight of every Tile in the House lies upon the Rafters, and the Whole Building is laid upon the groundsel and Dormans, and wall Plataea, and studs; all which come under these two Notions of Beams and Rafters. dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n2, cc dt j-jn n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n2, cc n1 n2, cc n2; d r-crq vvb p-acp d crd n2 pp-f n2 cc n2. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2091 Page 891
16346 The Church of God also is builded upon the Word of God; The Church of God also is built upon the Word of God; dt n1 pp-f np1 av vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (71) sermon (DIV2) 2091 Page 891
16347 this is that which the Apostle, Eph. 2. 20. calls the Foundation of the Apostles and Prophets; this is that which the Apostle, Ephesians 2. 20. calls the Foundation of the Apostles and prophets; d vbz d r-crq dt n1, np1 crd crd vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n2 cc n2; (71) sermon (DIV2) 2091 Page 891
16348 the Faith and Obedience of every particular Member of the Church is builded upon the Word of Promise, and the Word of Precept. Our Faith is built upon the Promises of the Word; the Faith and obedience of every particular Member of the Church is built upon the Word of Promise, and the Word of Precept. Our Faith is built upon the Promises of the Word; dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d j n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvb, cc dt n1 pp-f n1. po12 n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt vvz pp-f dt n1; (71) sermon (DIV2) 2091 Page 891
16349 our Obedience upon the Precepts, they are the Foundations, and Rule of all Holiness. The whole weight of every particular Soul is laid upon the Word, our obedience upon the Precepts, they Are the Foundations, and Rule of all Holiness. The Whole weight of every particular Soul is laid upon the Word, po12 n1 p-acp dt n2, pns32 vbr dt n2, cc n1 pp-f d n1. dt j-jn n1 pp-f d j n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, (71) sermon (DIV2) 2091 Page 891
16350 and the weight of the whole Church lies upon the Word of God. and the weight of the Whole Church lies upon the Word of God. cc dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2091 Page 891
16351 Look as it is in an earthly house builded with the hands of men, if the Beams prove false or untrusty, Look as it is in an earthly house built with the hands of men, if the Beams prove false or untrusty, n1 c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt j n1 vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, cs dt n2 vvb j cc j, (71) sermon (DIV2) 2091 Page 891
16352 or the Foundations prove unsure, the whole Building either sinks and falls, or at least sways this or that way: or the Foundations prove unsure, the Whole Building either sinks and falls, or At least sways this or that Way: cc dt n2 vvb j, dt j-jn n1 av-d vvz cc vvz, cc p-acp ds vvz d cc d n1: (71) sermon (DIV2) 2091 Page 891
16353 So it is with the Church as to the Word of God; yea so it is as to every particular Soul; So it is with the Church as to the Word of God; yea so it is as to every particular Soul; av pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; uh av pn31 vbz a-acp p-acp d j n1; (71) sermon (DIV2) 2091 Page 892
16354 the security of the particular Soul, and the whole Fabrick of the Church, depends upon the truth, and sureness, and permanency of the Word of God. the security of the particular Soul, and the Whole Fabric of the Church, depends upon the truth, and sureness, and permanency of the Word of God. dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, cc dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1, vvz p-acp dt n1, cc n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2091 Page 892
16355 If the Word of God should not hold sure, if the Truth of God could be found a Lye, all our Faith and Hope is in vain. If the Word of God should not hold sure, if the Truth of God could be found a Lie, all our Faith and Hope is in vain. cs dt n1 pp-f np1 vmd xx vvi av-j, cs dt n1 pp-f np1 vmd vbi vvn dt n1, d po12 n1 cc n1 vbz p-acp j. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2091 Page 892
16356 The very notion of a Church is a Chimaera, and the greatest concernments of it are buried up in ruines. The very notion of a Church is a Chimaera, and the greatest concernments of it Are buried up in ruins. dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz dt np1, cc dt js n2 pp-f pn31 vbr vvn a-acp p-acp n2. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2091 Page 892
16357 It is the Word of God that is the Basis of the Church, and the Basis of every individual Soul, that is a Member of that Church. It is the Word of God that is the Basis of the Church, and the Basis of every Individu Soul, that is a Member of that Church. pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 cst vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f d j-jn n1, cst vbz dt n1 pp-f d n1. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2091 Page 892
16358 3. The Beams and Rafters of an House, as they support the burthen, and bear the weight of the Building: 3. The Beams and Rafters of an House, as they support the burden, and bear the weight of the Building: crd dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, c-acp pns32 vvb dt n1, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (71) sermon (DIV2) 2092 Page 892
16359 so they also unite the parts and sides of it; they are the Mediums of Union to it; so they also unite the parts and sides of it; they Are the Mediums of union to it; av pns32 av vvb dt n2 cc n2 pp-f pn31; pns32 vbr dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp pn31; (71) sermon (DIV2) 2092 Page 892
16360 so is the Word and Ordinances to the Church: The Word is the Foundation upon which the Church, and every particular Soul is builded; so is the Word and Ordinances to the Church: The Word is the Foundation upon which the Church, and every particular Soul is built; av vbz dt n1 cc n2 p-acp dt n1: dt n1 vbz dt n1 p-acp r-crq dt n1, cc d j n1 vbz vvn; (71) sermon (DIV2) 2092 Page 892
16361 and the Doctrine of Faith, and the Ordinances of God, are the means of Union in it. and the Doctrine of Faith, and the Ordinances of God, Are the means of union in it. cc dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n2 pp-f np1, vbr dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp pn31. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2092 Page 892
16362 I do not think that an Explicit Covenant-Union, is necessary to the constitution of a Church: I do not think that an Explicit Covenant-Union, is necessary to the constitution of a Church: pns11 vdb xx vvi cst dt j n1, vbz j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (71) sermon (DIV2) 2092 Page 892
16363 I think that Union which the whole Church hath in the Profession of the same Doctrine of Faith, I think that union which the Whole Church hath in the Profession of the same Doctrine of Faith, pns11 vvb d n1 r-crq dt j-jn n1 vhz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt d n1 pp-f n1, (71) sermon (DIV2) 2092 Page 892
16364 and in the practice of the same Ordinances & Rules of Worship, is sufficient to make up such an Union amongst all Gospel Professors, and in the practice of the same Ordinances & Rules of Worship, is sufficient to make up such an union among all Gospel Professors, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt d n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, vbz j pc-acp vvi a-acp d dt n1 p-acp d n1 n2, (71) sermon (DIV2) 2092 Page 892
16367 Look as in a Building, let the walls be at never so many foot distance one from another, Look as in a Building, let the walls be At never so many foot distance one from Another, n1 a-acp p-acp dt n1, vvb dt n2 vbb p-acp av av d n1 n1 crd p-acp n-jn, (71) sermon (DIV2) 2092 Page 892
16368 yet the beams or dormans that go across the Building, unite them together, and make them all but one and the same Building: yet the beams or Dormans that go across the Building, unite them together, and make them all but one and the same Building: av dt n2 cc n2 cst vvb p-acp dt n1, vvb pno32 av, cc vvi pno32 d p-acp crd cc dt d n1: (71) sermon (DIV2) 2092 Page 892
16369 So it is with the whole number of Professors, scattered over the face of the whole Earth, So it is with the Whole number of Professors, scattered over the face of the Whole Earth, av pn31 vbz p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f n2, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, (71) sermon (DIV2) 2092 Page 892
16370 though part of them be in England, part in France, part in Germany, part in other parts of the World, though part of them be in England, part in France, part in Germany, part in other parts of the World, cs n1 pp-f pno32 vbi p-acp np1, n1 p-acp np1, n1 p-acp np1, n1 p-acp j-jn n2 pp-f dt n1, (71) sermon (DIV2) 2092 Page 892
16371 yet the same Doctrine and Profession of Faith, and the practice of the same Ordinances of Worship running through them all, makes the whole but one Body, one Church, the House of the Living God. yet the same Doctrine and Profession of Faith, and the practice of the same Ordinances of Worship running through them all, makes the Whole but one Body, one Church, the House of the Living God. av dt d n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt d n2 pp-f n1 vvg p-acp pno32 d, vvz dt j-jn p-acp crd n1, crd n1, dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvg np1. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2092 Page 892
16372 4. Look as it is with the Beams and Rafters; the purer, and stronger, and more substantial they are, 4. Look as it is with the Beams and Rafters; the Purer, and Stronger, and more substantial they Are, crd n1 c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt n2 cc n2; dt jc, cc jc, cc av-dc j pns32 vbr, (71) sermon (DIV2) 2093 Page 892
16373 and the more intire and homogeneous they are, the stronger the House is: So it is as to the Word and Ordinances of God; and the more entire and homogeneous they Are, the Stronger the House is: So it is as to the Word and Ordinances of God; cc dt av-dc j cc j pns32 vbr, dt jc dt n1 vbz: av pn31 vbz a-acp p-acp dt n1 cc n2 pp-f np1; (71) sermon (DIV2) 2093 Page 892
16374 the purer the Doctrine of Faith, and Ordinances for Worship are, the stronger and better the Church is. the Purer the Doctrine of Faith, and Ordinances for Worship Are, the Stronger and better the Church is. dt jc dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n2 p-acp n1 vbr, dt jc cc av-jc dt n1 vbz. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2093 Page 892
16375 If the Beams of an House be sappy, or rotten, or patched up of several heterogeneous pieces, the weaker the House is, If the Beams of an House be sappy, or rotten, or patched up of several heterogeneous Pieces, the Weaker the House is, cs dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbb j, cc j-vvn, cc vvn a-acp pp-f j j n2, dt jc dt n1 vbz, (71) sermon (DIV2) 2093 Page 892
16376 and more subject to fall, and to decay: So it is with the Church, which is the House of the Living God. and more Subject to fallen, and to decay: So it is with the Church, which is the House of the Living God. cc av-dc j-jn pc-acp vvi, cc pc-acp vvi: av pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvg np1. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2093 Page 893
16377 If the Doctrine of Faith, owned and professed in it, be as it were heart of Oke, pure Doctrine, taken out of the heart of the Written Word, not sappy through the additions of Humane Inventions, If the Doctrine of Faith, owned and professed in it, be as it were heart of Oak, pure Doctrine, taken out of the heart of the Written Word, not sappy through the additions of Humane Inventions, cs dt n1 pp-f n1, j-vvn cc vvn p-acp pn31, vbb c-acp pn31 vbdr n1 pp-f n1, j n1, vvn av pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n1, xx j p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n2, (71) sermon (DIV2) 2093 Page 893
16378 nor heterogeneous, part of it the pure Word of God, part of it the meer Fancies and Doctrines of men; nor heterogeneous, part of it the pure Word of God, part of it the mere Fancies and Doctrines of men; ccx j, n1 pp-f pn31 dt j n1 pp-f np1, n1 pp-f pn31 dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f n2; (71) sermon (DIV2) 2093 Page 893
16379 if the Ordinances for Worship practised in it, be pure Ordinances, if the Tabernacle be according to the Pattern of the Mount, according to the form of sound words, if the Ordinances for Worship practised in it, be pure Ordinances, if the Tabernacle be according to the Pattern of the Mount, according to the from of found words, cs dt n2 p-acp n1 vvn p-acp pn31, vbb j n2, cs dt n1 vbb vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2, (71) sermon (DIV2) 2093 Page 893
16380 and pure Rule of the Gospel, the Church is fair, and glorious, and strong, the gates of Hell shall not prevail against it; and pure Rule of the Gospel, the Church is fair, and glorious, and strong, the gates of Hell shall not prevail against it; cc j n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 vbz j, cc j, cc j, dt n2 pp-f n1 vmb xx vvi p-acp pn31; (71) sermon (DIV2) 2093 Page 893
16381 but if otherwise, if the Doctrine of Faith professed in it be mingled with the Clay of Humane Fancies and Errours; but if otherwise, if the Doctrine of Faith professed in it be mingled with the Clay of Humane Fancies and Errors; p-acp cs av, cs dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp pn31 vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2 cc n2; (71) sermon (DIV2) 2093 Page 893
16382 if the Ordinances of Worship practised in it, be full of the sap of Traditions and Ceremonies, the Church is a declining, decaying Church, if the Ordinances of Worship practised in it, be full of the sap of Traditions and Ceremonies, the Church is a declining, decaying Church, cs dt n2 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp pn31, vbb j pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2, dt n1 vbz dt j-vvg, j-vvg n1, (71) sermon (DIV2) 2093 Page 893
16383 and hath no strength in her. The reason is, because God will not continue with such a Church. and hath no strength in her. The reason is, Because God will not continue with such a Church. cc vhz dx n1 p-acp pno31. dt n1 vbz, c-acp np1 vmb xx vvi p-acp d dt n1. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2093 Page 893
16384 The Psalmist saith of the Church, God is in the midst of her, therefore she shall not fall; The Psalmist Says of the Church, God is in the midst of her, Therefore she shall not fallen; dt n1 vvz pp-f dt n1, np1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31, av pns31 vmb xx vvi; (71) sermon (DIV2) 2093 Page 893
16385 now they must be golden Candlesticks in the midst of which God walketh. But thus much may be sufficient to shew you the propriety of the Metaphor. now they must be golden Candlesticks in the midst of which God walks. But thus much may be sufficient to show you the propriety of the Metaphor. av pns32 vmb vbi j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f r-crq np1 vvz. p-acp av d vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi pn22 dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2093 Page 893
16387 This (in the first place) commends unto us the Excellency of the Word of God, and the Doctrine of Faith contained in it, This (in the First place) commends unto us the Excellency of the Word of God, and the Doctrine of Faith contained in it, d (p-acp dt ord n1) vvz p-acp pno12 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp pn31, (71) sermon (DIV2) 2094 Page 893
16388 and the Excellency of Gospel Ordinances; and the Excellency of Gospel Ordinances; cc dt n1 pp-f n1 n2; (71) sermon (DIV2) 2094 Page 893
16389 they are the Beams and Rafters of the House of God, hewed out, framed and fitted to the Building, by him who was the Master-builder, the Lord Jesus Christ, and laid by him. they Are the Beams and Rafters of the House of God, hewed out, framed and fitted to the Building, by him who was the Masterbuilder, the Lord jesus christ, and laid by him. pns32 vbr dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, vvd av, vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1, p-acp pno31 r-crq vbds dt n1, dt n1 np1 np1, cc vvn p-acp pno31. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2094 Page 893
16390 The Apostle, 1 Cor. 3. 10, 11. saith, that as a wise Masterbuilder he had laid the Foundation, The Apostle, 1 Cor. 3. 10, 11. Says, that as a wise Masterbuilder he had laid the Foundation, dt n1, crd np1 crd crd, crd vvz, cst p-acp dt j n1 pns31 vhd vvn dt n1, (71) sermon (DIV2) 2094 Page 893
16391 and another builded thereon — v. 11. Other Foundation could no man lay, than that already laid, which is Jesus Christ. and Another built thereon — v. 11. Other Foundation could no man lay, than that already laid, which is jesus christ. cc j-jn vvn av — n1 crd j-jn n1 vmd dx n1 vvi, cs cst av vvn, r-crq vbz np1 np1. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2094 Page 893
16392 Christ is called the Church's Fundamentum, its Foundation, and he is the lapis angularis, the corner stone, christ is called the Church's Fundamentum, its Foundation, and he is the lapis angularis, the corner stone, np1 vbz vvn dt ng1 fw-la, po31 n1, cc pns31 vbz dt fw-la fw-la, dt n1 n1, (71) sermon (DIV2) 2094 Page 893
16393 as is contained in the Scripture. as is contained in the Scripture. c-acp vbz vvn p-acp dt n1. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2094 Page 893
16394 Saith St. Peter, 1 Pet. 2. 6. Behold I lay in Zion a chief corner stone, ele•t and precious; Says Saint Peter, 1 Pet. 2. 6. Behold I lay in Zion a chief corner stone, ele•t and precious; vvz n1 np1, crd np1 crd crd vvb pns11 vvd p-acp np1 dt j-jn n1 n1, n1 cc j; (71) sermon (DIV2) 2094 Page 893
16395 the head of the body, Col. 1. 18. He from whom the whole body fitly joyned together, the head of the body, Col. 1. 18. He from whom the Whole body fitly joined together, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd crd pns31 p-acp ro-crq dt j-jn n1 av-j vvn av, (71) sermon (DIV2) 2094 Page 893
16396 and compacted by that which every joynt supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, Eph. 4. 16. Our Divines say, that Christ is the Foundation of the Church in a double sense. 1. He is Fundamentum Salutis, the Foundation of Salvation in the Church: and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, Ephesians 4. 16. Our Divines say, that christ is the Foundation of the Church in a double sense. 1. He is Fundamentum Salutis, the Foundation of Salvation in the Church: cc vvn p-acp d r-crq d n1 vvz, vvg p-acp dt j vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, np1 crd crd po12 n2-jn vvb, cst np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1. crd pns31 vbz fw-la fw-la, dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1: (71) sermon (DIV2) 2094 Page 893
16397 The Salvation of every Soul lieth upon his shoulders, Act. 4. 12. Neither is there Salvation in any other. The Salvation of every Soul lies upon his shoulders, Act. 4. 12. Neither is there Salvation in any other. dt n1 pp-f d n1 vvz p-acp po31 n2, n1 crd crd d vbz pc-acp n1 p-acp d n-jn. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2094 Page 893
16398 2. He is Fundamentum Fidei, & Cultus, the Foundation of Faith, and Doctrine of Worship and Order, the Foundation of Doctrine and Ordinances, I say: 2. He is Fundamentum Fidei, & Cultus, the Foundation of Faith, and Doctrine of Worship and Order, the Foundation of Doctrine and Ordinances, I say: crd pns31 vbz fw-la fw-la, cc fw-la, dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n2, pns11 vvb: (71) sermon (DIV2) 2094 Page 894
16399 And as no man can lay any other Foundation of Salvation than Christ; And as no man can lay any other Foundation of Salvation than christ; cc c-acp dx n1 vmb vvi d j-jn n1 pp-f n1 cs np1; (71) sermon (DIV2) 2094 Page 894
16400 so neither can any lay any other Beams of Doctrine or Institutions for Worship, but what Jesus Christ hath laid. so neither can any lay any other Beams of Doctrine or Institutions for Worship, but what jesus christ hath laid. av dx vmb d vvi d j-jn n2 pp-f n1 cc n2 p-acp n1, p-acp r-crq np1 np1 vhz vvn. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2094 Page 894
16401 Christ, by himself, and by his Apostles, laid these Foundations and Beams of Doctrine and Worship; christ, by himself, and by his Apostles, laid these Foundations and Beams of Doctrine and Worship; np1, p-acp px31, cc p-acp po31 n2, vvn d n2 cc n2 pp-f n1 cc n1; (71) sermon (DIV2) 2094 Page 894
16402 from the Gospel of Christ, and the Writings of the Apostles must be drawn, the Articles for the first, from the Gospel of christ, and the Writings of the Apostles must be drawn, the Articles for the First, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n2-vvg pp-f dt n2 vmb vbi vvn, dt n2 p-acp dt ord, (71) sermon (DIV2) 2094 Page 894
16403 and the Canons for the latter: And the whole Building of the Church depends upon these Foundations and Beams. and the Canonas for the latter: And the Whole Building of the Church depends upon these Foundations and Beams. cc dt n2 p-acp dt d: cc dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz p-acp d n2 cc n2. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2094 Page 894
16404 Let the Word of Faith, or the Purity of Worship fail from the Church, or any part thereof, it presently ceaseth to be a Church of God, Let the Word of Faith, or the Purity of Worship fail from the Church, or any part thereof, it presently ceases to be a Church of God, vvb dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 vvb p-acp dt n1, cc d n1 av, pn31 av-j vvz pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f np1, (71) sermon (DIV2) 2094 Page 894
16405 and turns into an Antichristian Synagogue. Now I say, this commends to every Christian, the Doctrine of Faith, and the Ordinances of God. There is an Excellency in Entity or Being: Hence whatsoever it be which gives Being to a thing, and turns into an Antichristian Synagogue. Now I say, this commends to every Christian, the Doctrine of Faith, and the Ordinances of God. There is an Excellency in Entity or Being: Hence whatsoever it be which gives Being to a thing, cc vvz p-acp dt jp n1. av pns11 vvb, d vvz p-acp d njp, dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n2 pp-f np1. pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp n1 cc vbg: av r-crq pn31 vbi r-crq vvz vbg p-acp dt n1, (71) sermon (DIV2) 2094 Page 894
16406 and without which it would not be (at least not such) hath a great Excellency in it; and without which it would not be (At least not such) hath a great Excellency in it; cc p-acp r-crq pn31 vmd xx vbi (p-acp ds xx av) vhz dt j n1 p-acp pn31; (71) sermon (DIV2) 2094 Page 894
16407 and the more noble the thing is, to which Being is given, the more Excellent is the Form by which it hath such Being. and the more noble the thing is, to which Being is given, the more Excellent is the From by which it hath such Being. cc dt av-dc j dt n1 vbz, p-acp r-crq vbg vbz vvn, dt av-dc j vbz dt n1 p-acp r-crq pn31 vhz d vbg. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2094 Page 894
16408 The Soul of man gives Being to a man: The Body without the Soul is but a lump of flesh, a piece of Clay; The Soul of man gives Being to a man: The Body without the Soul is but a lump of Flesh, a piece of Clay; dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz vbg p-acp dt n1: dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f n1; (71) sermon (DIV2) 2094 Page 894
16409 the Soul informeth, and inliveneth, and giveth an Humane Being to it; separate that from it, and the man is no more. the Soul Informeth, and inliveneth, and gives an Humane Being to it; separate that from it, and the man is no more. dt n1 vvz, cc vvz, cc vvz dt j vbg p-acp pn31; vvb cst p-acp pn31, cc dt n1 vbz av-dx av-dc. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2094 Page 894
16410 Some Philosophers have vainly dreamed of an Amma Mundi, a general Soul of the World, which should give Form, Life, Motion to every part of the World. some Philosophers have vainly dreamed of an Amma Mundi, a general Soul of the World, which should give From, Life, Motion to every part of the World. d n2 vhb av-j vvn pp-f dt n1 fw-la, dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vmd vvi vvi, n1, n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2094 Page 894
16411 Now as the Soul of a man is more excellent than any Souls of Beasts, Now as the Soul of a man is more excellent than any Souls of Beasts, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz av-dc j cs d n2 pp-f n2, (71) sermon (DIV2) 2094 Page 894
16412 because it is the Principle of a more Noble Being, so (doubtless) if there were any such Universal Soul, which gave Life, Being, Motion, Form, Union, to all the World, it would be a more excellent substance than any particular Soul is. Because it is the Principle of a more Noble Being, so (doubtless) if there were any such Universal Soul, which gave Life, Being, Motion, From, union, to all the World, it would be a more excellent substance than any particular Soul is. c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt av-dc j vbg, av (av-j) cs a-acp vbdr d d j-u n1, r-crq vvd n1, vbg, n1, n1, n1, p-acp d dt n1, pn31 vmd vbi dt av-dc j n1 cs d j n1 vbz. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2094 Page 894
16413 But God himself supplieth that place. But God himself supplieth that place. p-acp np1 px31 vvz d n1. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2094 Page 894
16414 Now The Word and Ordinances of the Gospel, though they be not Anima Mundi, the Soul of the World. Now The Word and Ordinances of the Gospel, though they be not Anima Mundi, the Soul of the World. av dt n1 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, c-acp pns32 vbb xx fw-la fw-la, dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2094 Page 894
16415 Yet they are Anima E•clesiae, as it were the Soul of the Church of God, without which the Church would be no such thing as the Church of the Living God: Yet they Are Anima E•clesiae, as it were the Soul of the Church of God, without which the Church would be no such thing as the Church of the Living God: av pns32 vbr fw-la np1, c-acp pn31 vbdr dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp r-crq dt n1 vmd vbi dx d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvg n1: (71) sermon (DIV2) 2094 Page 894
16416 They are those things which make the Church to be a Church; and the whole Church to be but one Church. They Are those things which make the Church to be a Church; and the Whole Church to be but one Church. pns32 vbr d n2 r-crq vvb dt n1 pc-acp vbi dt n1; cc dt j-jn n1 pc-acp vbi p-acp crd n1. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2094 Page 894
16417 Let this therefore engage every Christian to prize the Word, and to prize the Ordinances of the Gospel. That's the first Branch. Let this Therefore engage every Christian to prize the Word, and to prize the Ordinances of the Gospel. That's the First Branch. vvb d av vvi d njp p-acp n1 dt n1, cc pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1. d|vbz dt ord n1. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2094 Page 894
16418 Hence in the second place you may observe, what is a sad Symptom of a decaying Church, Hence in the second place you may observe, what is a sad symptom of a decaying Church, av p-acp dt ord n1 pn22 vmb vvi, q-crq vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt j-vvg n1, (71) sermon (DIV2) 2095 Page 894
16419 and by this you may also discern a lame and imperfect Church. Look as in a Building there are some more principal Beams and pieces of Timber, without which there can be no House, no Building: and by this you may also discern a lame and imperfect Church. Look as in a Building there Are Some more principal Beams and Pieces of Timber, without which there can be no House, no Building: cc p-acp d pn22 vmb av vvi dt j cc j n1. vvb a-acp p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vbr d n1 j-jn n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, p-acp r-crq a-acp vmb vbi dx n1, dx n1: (71) sermon (DIV2) 2095 Page 895
16420 Others that are integral parts, without which the Building is not compleat, yet the House may be an House, though lame and imperfect. Others that Are integral parts, without which the Building is not complete, yet the House may be an House, though lame and imperfect. n2-jn cst vbr j n2, p-acp r-crq dt n1 vbz xx j, av dt n1 vmb vbi dt n1, cs j cc j. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2095 Page 895
16421 So it is in this case, without the Doctrine of Faith, and some Ordinances of Worship, the Church is no Church. So it is in this case, without the Doctrine of Faith, and Some Ordinances of Worship, the Church is no Church. av pn31 vbz p-acp d n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc d n2 pp-f n1, dt n1 vbz dx n1. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2095 Page 895
16422 If any part of the Doctrine of Faith be wanting, or corrupted in a Church, the Church is (however true) yet lame and imperfect. If any part of the Doctrine of Faith be wanting, or corrupted in a Church, the Church is (however true) yet lame and imperfect. cs d n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 vbi vvg, cc vvn p-acp dt n1, dt n1 vbz (c-acp j) av j cc j. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2095 Page 895
16423 Suppose a Church wholly want some Ordinances, (as some do the Ordinances of Ecclesiastical Censures) yet they are not by this made no Church, Suppose a Church wholly want Some Ordinances, (as Some do the Ordinances of Ecclesiastical Censures) yet they Are not by this made no Church, vvb dt n1 av-jn vvi d n2, (c-acp d vdb dt n2 pp-f j n2) av pns32 vbr xx p-acp d vvd dx n1, (71) sermon (DIV2) 2095 Page 895
16424 if they have the Doctrine of Faith, and some Ordinances of Worship; much less ought a Church to be so censured, if they have the Doctrine of Faith, and Some Ordinances of Worship; much less ought a Church to be so censured, cs pns32 vhb dt n1 pp-f n1, cc d n2 pp-f n1; d dc vmd dt n1 pc-acp vbi av vvn, (71) sermon (DIV2) 2095 Page 895
16425 for the temporary want or suspension of the Exercise of some Ordinances, (which was the case of the Jewish Church in the Wilderness as to Circumcision) but yet the Church that wanteth such Ordinances is imperfect and lame. for the temporary want or suspension of the Exercise of Some Ordinances, (which was the case of the Jewish Church in the Wilderness as to Circumcision) but yet the Church that Wants such Ordinances is imperfect and lame. p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n2, (r-crq vbds dt n1 pp-f dt jp n1 p-acp dt n1 c-acp pc-acp n1) p-acp av dt n1 cst vvz d n2 vbz j cc j. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2095 Page 895
16426 And again I say, this is a sad Symptom of a decaying Church, when either the Doctrine of Faith, And again I say, this is a sad symptom of a decaying Church, when either the Doctrine of Faith, cc av pns11 vvb, d vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt vvg n1, c-crq d dt n1 pp-f n1, (71) sermon (DIV2) 2095 Page 895
16427 or Ordinances of Worship, are denied, or corrupted in it; for these are the Beams and Rafters of the House; or Ordinances of Worship, Are denied, or corrupted in it; for these Are the Beams and Rafters of the House; cc n2 pp-f n1, vbr vvn, cc vvn p-acp pn31; p-acp d vbr dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1; (71) sermon (DIV2) 2095 Page 895
16428 and every one grants that House to be a decaying, declining House, where the Beams and Rafters are rotten. and every one grants that House to be a decaying, declining House, where the Beams and Rafters Are rotten. cc d pi vvz d n1 pc-acp vbi dt j-vvg, j-vvg n1, c-crq dt n2 cc n2 vbr vvn. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2095 Page 895
16429 We need no further Evidence of this than what we have in God's Epistles to the seven Churches of Asia, recorded by St. John in the second and third Chapters of the Revelation. The Church of Smyrna was a decaying Church: We need no further Evidence of this than what we have in God's Epistles to the seven Churches of Asia, recorded by Saint John in the second and third Chapters of the Revelation. The Church of Smyrna was a decaying Church: pns12 vvb av-dx av-jc n1 pp-f d av r-crq pns12 vhb p-acp npg1 n2 p-acp dt crd n2 pp-f np1, vvn p-acp n1 np1 p-acp dt ord cc ord n2 pp-f dt n1. dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds dt j-vvg n1: (71) sermon (DIV2) 2095 Page 895
16430 The Doctrine of Balaam, and of the Nicolaitans was holden in it. The Doctrine of balaam, and of the Nicolaitans was held in it. dt n1 pp-f np1, cc pp-f dt npg1 vbds vvn p-acp pn31. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2095 Page 895
16431 The Church of Thyatira was a decaying Church, for the Woman Jezebel taught, and seduced the Servants of God in it. The Church of Thyatira was a decaying Church, for the Woman Jezebel taught, and seduced the Servants of God in it. dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds dt j-vvg n1, p-acp dt n1 np1 vvn, cc vvd dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp pn31. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2095 Page 895
16432 And but a while after, (these Rafters and Beams being decayed) these Houses of God fell, And but a while After, (these Rafters and Beams being decayed) these Houses of God fell, cc p-acp dt n1 a-acp, (d n2 cc n2 vbg vvn) d n2 pp-f np1 vvd, (71) sermon (DIV2) 2095 Page 895
16433 and to this very day lie in their rubbish. and to this very day lie in their rubbish. cc p-acp d j n1 vvb p-acp po32 n1. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2095 Page 895
16434 From that time that Jeroboam set up the Calves at Dan and Bethel, and the Kings of Judah set up Altars in Groves, the Church of the Jews was a declining, decaying Church, From that time that Jeroboam Set up the Calves At Dan and Bethel, and the Kings of Judah Set up Altars in Groves, the Church of the jews was a declining, decaying Church, p-acp d n1 cst np1 vvn a-acp dt n2 p-acp uh cc np1, cc dt n2 pp-f np1 vvn a-acp n2 p-acp n2, dt n1 pp-f dt np2 vbds dt j-vvg, j-vvg n1, (71) sermon (DIV2) 2095 Page 895
16435 and the Rulers of it, and Members of it having no heart timely to repair, and reform it, the House fell. and the Rulers of it, and Members of it having no heart timely to repair, and reform it, the House fell. cc dt n2 pp-f pn31, cc n2 pp-f pn31 vhg dx n1 j pc-acp vvi, cc vvi pn31, dt n1 vvd. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2095 Page 895
16436 It is true, God raised it again after the Captivity, but it decaying the second time, fell, It is true, God raised it again After the Captivity, but it decaying the second time, fell, pn31 vbz j, np1 vvd pn31 av p-acp dt n1, cc-acp pn31 vvg dt ord n1, vvd, (71) sermon (DIV2) 2095 Page 895
16437 and lies buried in its Ruines this day. Thirdly. From this Notion, may be drawn a great argument both for unity, and uniformity. Ʋnity in matters of faith. Ʋniformity in matters of practice. and lies buried in its Ruins this day. Thirdly. From this Notion, may be drawn a great argument both for unity, and uniformity. Ʋnity in matters of faith. Ʋniformity in matters of practice. cc vvz vvn p-acp po31 n2 d n1. ord. p-acp d n1, vmb vbi vvn dt j n1 av-d p-acp n1, cc n1. n1 p-acp n2 pp-f n1. n1 p-acp n2 pp-f n1. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2095 Page 895
16438 The Doctrine of unity in the Church of the Gospel is exceedingly pressed in Scripture, scarce is there any one of the Epistles of the Apostles, in which, it is not again and again pressed; The Doctrine of unity in the Church of the Gospel is exceedingly pressed in Scripture, scarce is there any one of the Epistles of the Apostles, in which, it is not again and again pressed; dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz av-vvg vvn p-acp n1, av-j vbz pc-acp d crd pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n2, p-acp r-crq, pn31 vbz xx av cc av vvn; (71) sermon (DIV2) 2096 Page 896
16439 Be of one mind: there is a double union, which is our duty to labour after. Be of one mind: there is a double Union, which is our duty to labour After. vbb pp-f crd n1: a-acp vbz dt j-jn n1, r-crq vbz po12 n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2096 Page 896
16440 The first is unit as fidei: the unity of faith, as to the understanding. The second is unit as Charit at is quoad affectum, the unity of Love, The First is unit as fidei: the unity of faith, as to the understanding. The second is unit as Charity At is quoad affectum, the unity of Love, dt ord vbz fw-la p-acp fw-la: dt n1 pp-f n1, a-acp p-acp dt n1. dt ord vbz fw-la p-acp np1 p-acp vbz j fw-la, dt n1 pp-f n1, (71) sermon (DIV2) 2096 Page 896
16441 and Charity as to the affections. and Charity as to the affections. cc n1 c-acp p-acp dt n2. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2096 Page 896
16442 The latter of these hath been highly pleaded for in these sinful, and wofully divided times: The latter of these hath been highly pleaded for in these sinful, and woefully divided times: dt d pp-f d vhz vbn av-j vvn p-acp p-acp d j, cc av-j j-vvn n2: (71) sermon (DIV2) 2096 Page 896
16443 and indeed never more need of it, but it hath not been duly considered, that considering the corrupt state of man, The former union must be the Mother of the latter. and indeed never more need of it, but it hath not been duly considered, that considering the corrupt state of man, The former Union must be the Mother of the latter. cc av av-x av-dc vvi pp-f pn31, cc-acp pn31 vhz xx vbn av-jn vvn, cst vvg dt j n1 pp-f n1, dt j n1 vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f dt d. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2096 Page 896
16444 For as all love is founded in some similitude, so this love and affection where it hath any where grown up to its due heighth, we shall find, hath been founded in the similitude of understanding, For as all love is founded in Some similitude, so this love and affection where it hath any where grown up to its due height, we shall find, hath been founded in the similitude of understanding, c-acp c-acp d n1 vbz vvn p-acp d n1, av d n1 cc n1 c-crq pn31 vhz d c-crq vvn a-acp p-acp po31 j-jn n1, pns12 vmb vvi, vhz vbn vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (71) sermon (DIV2) 2096 Page 896
16445 and de facto it is evident, that amongst Christians of different persuasions in the things of God, there hath seldom been an intireness of cordial affection. and de facto it is evident, that among Christians of different persuasions in the things of God, there hath seldom been an entireness of cordial affection. cc fw-fr fw-la pn31 vbz j, cst p-acp np1 pp-f j n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, pc-acp vhz av vbn dt n1 pp-f j n1. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2096 Page 896
16446 Indeed these things ought not to be: Indeed these things ought not to be: np1 d n2 vmd xx pc-acp vbi: (71) sermon (DIV2) 2096 Page 896
16447 therefore I do not Commend them, nor yet blame the exhortation of brethren of divided Principles to an union in affection, forbearing one another where all things have not been alike revealed to all; Therefore I do not Commend them, nor yet blame the exhortation of brothers of divided Principles to an Union in affection, forbearing one Another where all things have not been alike revealed to all; av pns11 vdb xx vvi pno32, ccx av vvi dt n1 pp-f n2 pp-f j-vvn n2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, vvg pi j-jn c-crq d n2 vhb xx vbn av-j vvn p-acp d; (71) sermon (DIV2) 2096 Page 896
16448 but such is the corruption of our natures, that this is rather optandum, then sperandum, to be wished for rather than hoped, but such is the corruption of our nature's, that this is rather optandum, then sperandum, to be wished for rather than hoped, cc-acp d vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, cst d vbz av fw-la, av fw-la, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp av-c cs vvn, (71) sermon (DIV2) 2096 Page 896
16449 for if there could be unity in Judgment and uniformity in practice, (which the Apostle calls a thinking and a speaking the same things) the other union of affection would follow more readily: for if there could be unity in Judgement and uniformity in practice, (which the Apostle calls a thinking and a speaking the same things) the other Union of affection would follow more readily: c-acp cs pc-acp vmd vbi n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, (r-crq dt n1 vvz dt n-vvg cc dt vvg dt d n2) dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1 vmd vvi av-dc av-j: (71) sermon (DIV2) 2096 Page 896
16450 O let us labour for this. Oh let us labour for this. uh vvb pno12 vvi p-acp d. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2096 Page 896
16451 There is but one truth; but one true rule of Worship. This Doctrine, these rules are contained in the Word of God: There is but one truth; but one true Rule of Worship. This Doctrine, these rules Are contained in the Word of God: pc-acp vbz cc-acp crd n1; p-acp crd j n1 pp-f n1. d n1, d n2 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (71) sermon (DIV2) 2096 Page 896
16452 these are the Beams and Rafters of the Church, and if the same Beams and Rafters run through the whole Church, these Are the Beams and Rafters of the Church, and if the same Beams and Rafters run through the Whole Church, d vbr dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, cc cs dt d n2 cc n2 vvb p-acp dt j-jn n1, (71) sermon (DIV2) 2096 Page 896
16453 and be upon every part of the roof, we may expect that the building should be strong, and durable; and be upon every part of the roof, we may expect that the building should be strong, and durable; cc vbb p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1, pns12 vmb vvi d dt n1 vmd vbi j, cc j; (71) sermon (DIV2) 2096 Page 896
16454 on the other side, the difference of these Beams and Rafters, whiles one Church holds one thing in ma•ter of faith, another Church holdeth another thing; on the other side, the difference of these Beams and Rafters, while one Church holds one thing in ma•ter of faith, Another Church holds Another thing; p-acp dt j-jn n1, dt n1 pp-f d n2 cc n2, cs crd n1 vvz crd n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, j-jn n1 vvz j-jn n1; (71) sermon (DIV2) 2096 Page 896
16455 nay, whiles one particular Christian believes one thing, another Christian believes another thing, whiles this Church, nay, while one particular Christian believes one thing, Another Christian believes Another thing, while this Church, uh-x, cs crd j np1 vvz crd n1, j-jn np1 vvz j-jn n1, cs d n1, (71) sermon (DIV2) 2096 Page 896
16456 or this Christian Worships God after one way and order, another Church, or other Christians, they Worship God after another way: or this Christian Worships God After one Way and order, Another Church, or other Christians, they Worship God After Another Way: cc d np1 vvz np1 p-acp crd n1 cc n1, j-jn n1, cc j-jn np1, pns32 vvb np1 p-acp j-jn n1: (71) sermon (DIV2) 2096 Page 896
16457 though indeed it is possible their differences may not be so great, but they may yet agree in one and the same head, the Lord Jesus Christ, though indeed it is possible their differences may not be so great, but they may yet agree in one and the same head, the Lord jesus christ, cs av pn31 vbz j po32 n2 vmb xx vbi av j, cc-acp pns32 vmb av vvi p-acp crd cc dt d n1, dt n1 np1 np1, (71) sermon (DIV2) 2096 Page 896
16458 and so both parties differing may at lest be saved, yea it may be their differences are not so great, and so both parties differing may At lest be saved, yea it may be their differences Are not so great, cc av d n2 vvg vmb p-acp ds vbi vvn, uh pn31 vmb vbi po32 n2 vbr xx av j, (71) sermon (DIV2) 2096 Page 896
16459 but there may be a just forbearing one of another (provided all Christians were of equal understandings, but there may be a just forbearing one of Another (provided all Christians were of equal understandings, cc-acp a-acp vmb vbi dt j vvg crd pp-f j-jn (vvd d np1 vbdr pp-f j-jn n2, (71) sermon (DIV2) 2096 Page 897
16460 or that they rightly understood each other;) yet doubtless, this breach of unity, as to matters of Judgment, in things relating to the Doctrine of Faith, or that they rightly understood each other;) yet doubtless, this breach of unity, as to matters of Judgement, in things relating to the Doctrine of Faith, cc cst pns32 av-jn vvd d n-jn;) av av-j, d n1 pp-f n1, a-acp p-acp n2 pp-f n1, p-acp n2 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (71) sermon (DIV2) 2096 Page 897
16461 and breach of Ʋniformity as to matters of practice, is a great weakening of the Church of God, and breach of Ʋniformity as to matters of practice, is a great weakening of the Church of God, cc n1 pp-f n1 a-acp p-acp n2 pp-f n1, vbz dt j vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (71) sermon (DIV2) 2096 Page 897
16462 and much spoileth the beauty, and glory of it: and much spoileth the beauty, and glory of it: cc d vvz dt n1, cc n1 pp-f pn31: (71) sermon (DIV2) 2096 Page 897
16463 O therefore study unity, and study uniformity: you strengthen the building by both these, you weaken it, by dividing or disagreeing (at least to open notice.) It is to me very remarkable that St. Paul almost in every Epistle presseth these things, Oh Therefore study unity, and study uniformity: you strengthen the building by both these, you weaken it, by dividing or disagreeing (At least to open notice.) It is to me very remarkable that Saint Paul almost in every Epistle Presseth these things, uh av vvi n1, cc n1 n1: pn22 vvb dt n-vvg p-acp d d, pn22 vvi pn31, p-acp vvg cc vvg (p-acp ds p-acp j n1.) pn31 vbz p-acp pno11 av j cst n1 np1 av p-acp d n1 vvz d n2, (71) sermon (DIV2) 2096 Page 897
16464 and Phil. 4. 2. when but two women dissented, he thought it worthy of his pains to persuade them to it: and Philip 4. 2. when but two women dissented, he Thought it worthy of his pains to persuade them to it: cc np1 crd crd c-crq p-acp crd n2 vvn, pns31 vvd pn31 j pp-f po31 n2 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp pn31: (71) sermon (DIV2) 2096 Page 897
16465 I beseech Euodias, and I beseech Syntyche that they be of the same mind in the Lord. I beseech Euodias, and I beseech Syntyche that they be of the same mind in the Lord. pns11 vvb np1, cc pns11 vvb j cst pns32 vbb pp-f dt d n1 p-acp dt n1. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2096 Page 897
16466 Doest thou therefore O Christian, differ from other Christians amongst whom thou livest, in any matter of faith, or in any matter of practice, as to fellowship in Ordinances? sit not down Satisfied, Dost thou Therefore Oh Christian, differ from other Christians among whom thou Livest, in any matter of faith, or in any matter of practice, as to fellowship in Ordinances? fit not down Satisfied, vd2 pns21 av uh np1, vvb p-acp j-jn np1 p-acp ro-crq pns21 vv2, p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp n2? vvb xx a-acp vvn, (71) sermon (DIV2) 2096 Page 897
16467 but labour for this unity, for this uniformity. And as means to it, let me but offer you my thoughts. but labour for this unity, for this uniformity. And as means to it, let me but offer you my thoughts. cc-acp n1 p-acp d n1, p-acp d n1. cc c-acp n2 p-acp pn31, vvb pno11 p-acp vvi pn22 po11 n2. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2096 Page 897
16468 1. I would have Christians open hearted and free in the discovery of their dissents. 1. I would have Christians open hearted and free in the discovery of their dissents. crd pns11 vmd vhi np1 j vvn cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 vvz. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2097 Page 897
16469 It is one of the great plagues of our times, that Christians are not free one with another, It is one of the great plagues of our times, that Christians Are not free one with Another, pn31 vbz crd pp-f dt j n2 pp-f po12 n2, cst np1 vbr xx j pi p-acp n-jn, (71) sermon (DIV2) 2097 Page 897
16470 but lock up their private opinions, and make it a great piece of their art to conceal themselves and to lurk under ambiguous phrases, &c. It is true some are too open: but lock up their private opinions, and make it a great piece of their art to conceal themselves and to lurk under ambiguous phrases, etc. It is true Some Are too open: cc-acp vvb a-acp po32 j n2, cc vvi pn31 dt j n1 pp-f po32 n1 pc-acp vvi px32 cc p-acp vvi p-acp j n2, av pn31 vbz j d vbr av j: (71) sermon (DIV2) 2097 Page 897
16471 the Apostle Commands him that in an indifferent thing hath a particular faith, to have it to himself before God, Rom. 14. 22. that is to be understood as to the open publishing of it to the disturbance of others, the Apostle Commands him that in an indifferent thing hath a particular faith, to have it to himself before God, Rom. 14. 22. that is to be understood as to the open publishing of it to the disturbance of Others, dt n1 vvz pno31 cst p-acp dt j n1 vhz dt j n1, pc-acp vhi pn31 pc-acp px31 p-acp np1, np1 crd crd d vbz pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp p-acp dt j vvg pp-f pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2-jn, (71) sermon (DIV2) 2097 Page 897
16472 and the offence of the weak: and the offence of the weak: cc dt n1 pp-f dt j: (71) sermon (DIV2) 2097 Page 897
16473 but in the mean time (doubtless) a prudent discovery of such dissents, to able and faithful Persons of a differing Judgment, would much contribute to the unity of Christians. but in the mean time (doubtless) a prudent discovery of such dissents, to able and faithful Persons of a differing Judgement, would much contribute to the unity of Christians. cc-acp p-acp dt j n1 (av-j) dt j n1 pp-f d vvz, p-acp j cc j n2 pp-f dt j-vvg n1, vmd av-d vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2097 Page 897
16474 2. Especially 2dly, If they would be willing to be convinced, and to hear arguments against themselves, to bring forth their strong reasons and to hear others bring forth theirs also: 2. Especially 2dly, If they would be willing to be convinced, and to hear Arguments against themselves, to bring forth their strong Reasons and to hear Others bring forth theirs also: crd av-j av, cs pns32 vmd vbi j pc-acp vbi vvn, cc p-acp vvb n2 p-acp px32, pc-acp vvi av po32 j n2 cc pc-acp vvi n2-jn vvi av png32 av: (71) sermon (DIV2) 2098 Page 897
16475 I know not how it comes to pass, that Christians who have Spiritual sores, in their understandings and Judgments, are very loth to discover them, I know not how it comes to pass, that Christians who have Spiritual sores, in their understandings and Judgments, Are very loath to discover them, pns11 vvb xx c-crq pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi, cst np1 q-crq vhb j n2, p-acp po32 n2 cc n2, vbr av j pc-acp vvi pno32, (71) sermon (DIV2) 2098 Page 897
16476 and are impatient of having them touched (at least) at first, would Christians be willing to take Satisfaction, and Are impatient of having them touched (At least) At First, would Christians be willing to take Satisfaction, cc vbr j pp-f vhg pno32 vvn (p-acp ds) p-acp ord, vmd np1 vbi j pc-acp vvi n1, (71) sermon (DIV2) 2098 Page 897
16477 and give Satisfaction each to other, many of our differences in Doctrine and practice would easily be composed; and give Satisfaction each to other, many of our differences in Doctrine and practice would Easily be composed; cc vvb n1 d p-acp n-jn, d pp-f po12 n2 p-acp n1 cc n1 vmd av-j vbi vvn; (71) sermon (DIV2) 2098 Page 897
16478 especially if to their mutual discourses to this purpose they would but bring humble hearts, especially if to their mutual discourses to this purpose they would but bring humble hearts, av-j cs p-acp po32 j n2 p-acp d n1 pns32 vmd p-acp vvi j n2, (71) sermon (DIV2) 2098 Page 898
16479 and pietatem discendi rather then discutiendi acumen, a pious mind to learn rather then a defire to shew their quaintness in arguing their own cause (which Augustine lamented that he did not do in his reading the Scriptures whiles he was a young man.) and pietatem discendi rather then discutiendi acumen, a pious mind to Learn rather then a desire to show their quaintness in arguing their own cause (which Augustine lamented that he did not do in his reading the Scriptures while he was a young man.) cc fw-la fw-la av-c cs fw-la fw-la, dt j n1 pc-acp vvi av-c cs dt n1 pc-acp vvi po32 n1 p-acp vvg po32 d n1 (r-crq np1 vvd cst pns31 vdd xx vdi p-acp po31 n-vvg dt n2 cs pns31 vbds dt j n1.) (71) sermon (DIV2) 2098 Page 898
16480 3. And 3dly, If to all this Christians would add Prayer unto that God who revealeth truth to his People, it would highly contribute to this unity I am pleading for, it is a piece of Christs intercession for us that we might be one. 3. And 3dly, If to all this Christians would add Prayer unto that God who Revealeth truth to his People, it would highly contribute to this unity I am pleading for, it is a piece of Christ Intercession for us that we might be one. crd cc av, cs p-acp d d np1 vmd vvi n1 p-acp cst np1 r-crq vvz n1 p-acp po31 n1, pn31 vmd av-j vvi p-acp d n1 pns11 vbm vvg p-acp, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno12 cst pns12 vmd vbi pi. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2099 Page 898
16481 4. And lastly, Would Christians (as becomes such as are humble) if after all due means used for mutual Satisfaction, 4. And lastly, Would Christians (as becomes such as Are humble) if After all due means used for mutual Satisfaction, crd cc ord, vmd np1 (c-acp vvz d c-acp vbr j) cs p-acp d j-jn n2 vvn p-acp j n1, (71) sermon (DIV2) 2100 Page 898
16482 and attaining to this happiness, but learn that piety and prudence which the Apostle Commands and reason dictateth, viz. To keep the things wherein they dissent to themselves and walk together so far forth, and attaining to this happiness, but Learn that piety and prudence which the Apostle Commands and reason dictateth, viz. To keep the things wherein they dissent to themselves and walk together so Far forth, cc vvg p-acp d n1, p-acp vvb d n1 cc n1 r-crq dt n1 vvz cc n1 vvz, n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 c-crq pns32 vvb p-acp px32 cc vvb av av av-j av, (71) sermon (DIV2) 2100 Page 898
16483 as they have mutually attained, and are mutually agreed: certainly this would go very far, as they have mutually attained, and Are mutually agreed: Certainly this would go very Far, c-acp pns32 vhb av-j vvn, cc vbr av-j vvn: av-j d vmd vvi av av-j, (71) sermon (DIV2) 2100 Page 898
16484 and if this course did not fully contribute to preserve the strength and beauty of the Beams, and Rafters, of Gods house amongst us; and if this course did not Fully contribute to preserve the strength and beauty of the Beams, and Rafters, of God's house among us; cc cs d n1 vdd xx av-j vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n2, cc n2, pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno12; (71) sermon (DIV2) 2100 Page 898
16485 yet the weakness of them, or rather indeed our weakness would not be so manifest to our enemies nor our nakedness so much discovered unto them that hate us. yet the weakness of them, or rather indeed our weakness would not be so manifest to our enemies nor our nakedness so much discovered unto them that hate us. av dt n1 pp-f pno32, cc av-c av po12 n1 vmd xx vbi av j p-acp po12 n2 ccx po12 n1 av av-d vvn p-acp pno32 cst vvb pno12. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2100 Page 898
16486 Is the Doctrine of faith? And are the Ordinances of God, the Beams, and Rafters of the Church? How much are we then all concerned to keep them in their strength, and purity, and beauty. We are Commanded to contend earnestly for the faith, which was delivered once to the Saints, Jude. Is the Doctrine of faith? And Are the Ordinances of God, the Beams, and Rafters of the Church? How much Are we then all concerned to keep them in their strength, and purity, and beauty. We Are Commanded to contend earnestly for the faith, which was Delivered once to the Saints, U^de. vbz dt n1 pp-f n1? cc vbr dt n2 pp-f np1, dt n2, cc n2 pp-f dt n1? c-crq av-d vbr pns12 av av-d vvn pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n1, cc n1, cc n1. pns12 vbr vvn p-acp vvb av-j p-acp dt n1, r-crq vbds vvn a-acp p-acp dt n2, np1. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2101 Page 898
16487 3. and to strive together for the faith of the Gospel, Phil. 2. 7. there is a striving about words to no profit, 3. and to strive together for the faith of the Gospel, Philip 2. 7. there is a striving about words to no profit, crd cc p-acp vvi av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd crd pc-acp vbz dt vvg p-acp n2 p-acp dx n1, (71) sermon (DIV2) 2101 Page 898
16488 but to the subverting of the hearers, which the Apostle warns Timothy against, 2 Tim. 2. 14. and there is a striving about things that are indifferent and it may be granted on both sides to be so. but to the subverting of the hearers, which the Apostle warns Timothy against, 2 Tim. 2. 14. and there is a striving about things that Are indifferent and it may be granted on both sides to be so. cc-acp p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n2, r-crq dt n1 vvz np1 p-acp, crd np1 crd crd cc a-acp vbz dt vvg p-acp n2 cst vbr j cc pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d n2 pc-acp vbi av. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2101 Page 898
16489 These are vain janglings and unprofitable strivings. But there is a striving for the Doctrine of faith, against Haereticks, and erroneous Persons, These Are vain janglings and unprofitable strivings. But there is a striving for the Doctrine of faith, against Heretics, and erroneous Persons, d vbr j n2-vvg cc j n2-vvg. p-acp pc-acp vbz dt vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp n2, cc j n2, (71) sermon (DIV2) 2101 Page 898
16490 and there is a striving for a true Worship of God, and a pure administration of Ordinances, according to the rule of the word, without the mixture of Ceremonies and humane Inventions. and there is a striving for a true Worship of God, and a pure administration of Ordinances, according to the Rule of the word, without the mixture of Ceremonies and humane Inventions. cc pc-acp vbz dt vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, cc dt j n1 pp-f n2, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 cc j n2. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2101 Page 898
16491 In these things Christians that are members of the Church, stand highly concerned to strive: In these things Christians that Are members of the Church, stand highly concerned to strive: p-acp d n2 np1 d vbr n2 pp-f dt n1, vvb av-j vvn pc-acp vvi: (71) sermon (DIV2) 2101 Page 898
16492 To strive to maintain, the Word of God, and the Doctrines of faith contained in them, that they be not corrupted with the leaven of errour. To strive to maintain, the Word of God, and the Doctrines of faith contained in them, that they be not corrupted with the leaven of error. pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi, dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n2 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp pno32, cst pns32 vbb xx vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2101 Page 899
16493 And to maintain the Worship of God in its perfection, that no part of it be loft: And to maintain the Worship of God in its perfection, that no part of it be loft: cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1, cst dx n1 pp-f pn31 vbb n1: (71) sermon (DIV2) 2101 Page 899
16494 and in its purity, that the administration of it be not mixed up with humane inventions: and in its purity, that the administration of it be not mixed up with humane Inventions: cc p-acp po31 n1, cst dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbb xx vvn a-acp p-acp j n2: (71) sermon (DIV2) 2101 Page 899
16495 now to strive for these things is a noble striving, and worthy of Christians: now to strive for these things is a noble striving, and worthy of Christians: av pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2 vbz dt j vvg, cc j pp-f np1: (71) sermon (DIV2) 2101 Page 899
16496 for the Ordinances of God and the Word of God they are the Beams and Rafters of the house of God, for the Ordinances of God and the Word of God they Are the Beams and Rafters of the house of God, c-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 cc dt n1 pp-f np1 pns32 vbr dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (71) sermon (DIV2) 2101 Page 899
16497 and what man is there that doth not take himself concerned to take care of the Beams and Rafters of hishouse, that nothing comes to them which may expose them to a sudden putrefaction and rotenness, and what man is there that does not take himself concerned to take care of the Beams and Rafters of hishouse, that nothing comes to them which may expose them to a sudden putrefaction and rotenness, cc r-crq n1 vbz a-acp cst vdz xx vvi px31 vvn pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, cst pix vvz p-acp pno32 r-crq vmb vvi pno32 p-acp dt j n1 cc n1, (71) sermon (DIV2) 2101 Page 899
16498 and indanger the whole building to fall? If a Church defends the Doctrine of the Word, and endanger the Whole building to fallen? If a Church defends the Doctrine of the Word, cc vvi dt j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi? cs dt n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (71) sermon (DIV2) 2101 Page 899
16499 and the Ordinances of God, and maintains them in their strength, beauty, purity, they will defend it. and the Ordinances of God, and maintains them in their strength, beauty, purity, they will defend it. cc dt n2 pp-f np1, cc vvz pno32 p-acp po32 n1, n1, n1, pns32 vmb vvi pn31. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2101 Page 899
16500 There can be no instance given of Gods leaving any Church, so long as the Doctrine of faith remained in it incorrupted, There can be no instance given of God's leaving any Church, so long as the Doctrine of faith remained in it incorrupted, pc-acp vmb vbi dx n1 vvn pp-f ng1 vvg d n1, av av-j c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvd p-acp pn31 j, (71) sermon (DIV2) 2101 Page 899
16501 and the Ordinances of God abode in it and were administred in their power, strength and purity. and the Ordinances of God Abided in it and were administered in their power, strength and purity. cc dt n2 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp pn31 cc vbdr vvn p-acp po32 n1, n1 cc n1. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2101 Page 899
16502 But this is enough to have spoken to the 2d Proposition: the 3d yet remains. But this is enough to have spoken to the 2d Proposition: the 3d yet remains. p-acp d vbz av-d pc-acp vhi vvn p-acp dt crd n1: dt crd av vvz. (71) sermon (DIV2) 2101 Page 899
16503 Sermon LXIII. Cant. 1. 17. The Beams of our house are Cedar: and our Rafters are of Fir. Sermon LXIII. Cant 1. 17. The Beams of our house Are Cedar: and our Rafters Are of Fir. n1 crd. np1 crd crd dt n2 pp-f po12 n1 vbr n1: cc po12 n2 vbr pp-f n1. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2101 Page 899
16504 I Am now come to the last Proposition which I observed out of these Words, with which I shall close my discourses, both upon this verse, and upon this whole Chapter. The point is this: I Am now come to the last Proposition which I observed out of these Words, with which I shall close my discourses, both upon this verse, and upon this Whole Chapter. The point is this: pns11 vbm av vvn p-acp dt ord n1 r-crq pns11 vvd av pp-f d n2, p-acp r-crq pns11 vmb vvi po11 n2, av-d p-acp d n1, cc p-acp d j-jn n1. dt n1 vbz d: (72) sermon (DIV2) 2102 Page 899
16505 Prop. 3. There is a Beauty, Sweetness, Power and Efficacy, and an incorruptible nature in the Word and Ordinances of God. Prop. 3. There is a Beauty, Sweetness, Power and Efficacy, and an incorruptible nature in the Word and Ordinances of God. np1 crd pc-acp vbz dt n1, n1, n1 cc n1, cc dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n2 pp-f np1. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2103 Page 899
16506 These four things I noted to you concerning these two sorts of wood to which the Spouse here likeneth the Beams, These four things I noted to you Concerning these two sorts of wood to which the Spouse Here likeneth the Beams, d crd n2 pns11 vvd p-acp pn22 vvg d crd n2 pp-f n1 p-acp r-crq dt n1 av vvz dt n2, (72) sermon (DIV2) 2104 Page 899
16507 and Rafters of the Church which is her, and her beloveds house: Here are four things (in the Proposition) praedicated of these Spiritual Rafters and Rafters of the Church which is her, and her beloveds house: Here Are four things (in the Proposition) predicated of these Spiritual Rafters cc n2 pp-f dt n1 r-crq vbz pns31, cc po31 ng1-vvn vvi: av vbr crd n2 (p-acp dt n1) vvn pp-f d j n2 (72) sermon (DIV2) 2104 Page 899
16508 1. The first is Beauty ▪ Cedars, and Fir trees, are tall, and goodly trees, the latter lose not their beauty in the Winter time. 1. The First is Beauty ▪ Cedars, and Fir trees, Are tall, and goodly trees, the latter loose not their beauty in the Winter time. crd dt ord vbz n1 ▪ n2, cc n1 n2, vbr j, cc j n2, dt d vvb xx po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 n1. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2105 Page 900
16509 Zion of old was called the perfection of beauty, Psal. 50. 2. strength and beauty were said to be in the Sanctuary, Psal. 96. 6. the feet of them who bring glad tidings of peace are called beautiful, Rom. 10. 15. the Sanctuary indeed of old had an external beauty, it was full of Gold, Zion of old was called the perfection of beauty, Psalm 50. 2. strength and beauty were said to be in the Sanctuary, Psalm 96. 6. the feet of them who bring glad tidings of peace Are called beautiful, Rom. 10. 15. the Sanctuary indeed of old had an external beauty, it was full of Gold, np1 pp-f n1 vbds vvn dt n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd crd n1 cc n1 vbdr vvn pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1, np1 crd crd dt n2 pp-f pno32 r-crq vvb j n2 pp-f n1 vbr vvn j, np1 crd crd dt n1 av pp-f n1 vhd dt j n1, pn31 vbds j pp-f n1, (72) sermon (DIV2) 2105 Page 900
16510 and of rare work, which much pleased the carnal Eyes of the beholders. This beauty is ceased with the Jewish Worship. and of rare work, which much pleased the carnal Eyes of the beholders. This beauty is ceased with the Jewish Worship. cc pp-f j n1, r-crq av-d vvd dt j n2 pp-f dt n2. d n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt jp n1. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2105 Page 900
16511 But there is a greater beauty still remaining, the beauty of Solomons Temple in all its glory, was not like the beauty of Gospel administration. But there is a greater beauty still remaining, the beauty of Solomons Temple in all its glory, was not like the beauty of Gospel administration. p-acp pc-acp vbz dt jc n1 av vvg, dt n1 pp-f np1 n1 p-acp d po31 n1, vbds xx av-j dt n1 pp-f n1 n1. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2105 Page 900
16512 1. Beauty is a pleasing thing. That which Satisfieth the lust of the Eye, is that which we call carnal beauty: 1. Beauty is a pleasing thing. That which Satisfieth the lust of the Eye, is that which we call carnal beauty: crd n1 vbz dt j-vvg n1. cst r-crq vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vbz d r-crq pns12 vvb j n1: (72) sermon (DIV2) 2106 Page 900
16513 the orderly administration of Gospel institutions is a comely thing in the Eyes of a Spiritual Soul, the simplicity of the Gospel administrations hinders not the beauty at all. the orderly administration of Gospel institutions is a comely thing in the Eyes of a Spiritual Soul, the simplicity of the Gospel administrations hinders not the beauty At all. dt j n1 pp-f n1 n2 vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 n2 vvz xx dt n1 p-acp d. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2106 Page 900
16514 The sober, grown Person, thinks a suit of plain Spanish cloth, as beautiful, as the Child thinks its gay coat, whose colours it may be are more diverse and the ribbands about it of several colours, The Sobrium, grown Person, thinks a suit of plain Spanish cloth, as beautiful, as the Child thinks its gay coat, whose colours it may be Are more diverse and the ribbons about it of several colours, dt j, vvn n1, vvz dt n1 pp-f j jp n1, c-acp j, c-acp dt n1 vvz po31 j n1, rg-crq n2 pn31 vmb vbi vbr av-dc j cc dt n2 p-acp pn31 pp-f j n2, (72) sermon (DIV2) 2106 Page 900
16515 but the substance of it not of half so much value. but the substance of it not of half so much valve. cc-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31 xx pp-f j-jn av av-d vvi. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2106 Page 900
16516 'Tis true the legal administrations were more gay, but though the trimming were more costly the cloth was not so good: It's true the Legal administrations were more gay, but though the trimming were more costly the cloth was not so good: pn31|vbz j dt j n2 vbdr av-dc j, cc-acp cs dt vvg vbdr av-dc j dt n1 vbds xx av j: (72) sermon (DIV2) 2106 Page 900
16517 They were all but shadows of things to come. The substance is ours. What sober Person lives in a Congregation, where the Sabbaths of God are strictly observed: They were all but shadows of things to come. The substance is ours. What Sobrium Person lives in a Congregation, where the Sabbaths of God Are strictly observed: pns32 vbdr d p-acp n2 pp-f n2 pc-acp vvi. dt n1 vbz png12. q-crq j n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, c-crq dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr av-j vvn: (72) sermon (DIV2) 2106 Page 900
16518 where the Pastor powerfully, plainly, clearly, gravely, Preacheth the wholesome Doctrines of the Gospel, Prays powerfully and Spiritually, where the Word of God is read, where the Pastor powerfully, plainly, clearly, gravely, Preacheth the wholesome Doctrines of the Gospel, Prays powerfully and Spiritually, where the Word of God is read, c-crq dt n1 av-j, av-j, av-j, av-j, vvz dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, vvz av-j cc av-j, c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn, (72) sermon (DIV2) 2106 Page 900
16519 and the Sacraments duly and orderly administred, where Psalms are daily sung in a Spiritual manner; and the Sacraments duly and orderly administered, where Psalms Are daily sung in a Spiritual manner; cc dt n2 av-jn cc av-j vvn, c-crq n2 vbr av-j vvn p-acp dt j n1; (72) sermon (DIV2) 2106 Page 900
16520 and the Ordinances of discipline, are prudently and faithfully executed, and doth not see a great comeliness in them, at which his Soul is pleased, and the Ordinances of discipline, Are prudently and faithfully executed, and does not see a great comeliness in them, At which his Soul is pleased, cc dt n2 pp-f n1, vbr av-j cc av-j vvn, cc vdz xx vvi dt j n1 p-acp pno32, p-acp r-crq po31 n1 vbz vvn, (72) sermon (DIV2) 2106 Page 900
16521 and with which it is delighted? and with which it is delighted? cc p-acp r-crq pn31 vbz vvn? (72) sermon (DIV2) 2106 Page 900
16522 2. As they are exceeding pleasing to a Spiritual heart, so there is a lovely Majesty in them, and also a great Symmetry and proportion. 2. As they Are exceeding pleasing to a Spiritual heart, so there is a lovely Majesty in them, and also a great Symmetry and proportion. crd p-acp pns32 vbr av-vvg j-vvg p-acp dt j n1, av pc-acp vbz dt j n1 p-acp pno32, cc av dt j n1 cc n1. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2107 Page 900
16523 God hath stamped a certain secret Majesty upon every holy institution of his, which Commandeth love and reverence for it, from all sober Persons, who have not outlawed both their reason and Religion too, God hath stamped a certain secret Majesty upon every holy Institution of his, which Commands love and Reverence for it, from all Sobrium Persons, who have not outlawed both their reason and Religion too, np1 vhz vvn dt j j-jn n1 p-acp d j n1 pp-f png31, r-crq vvz n1 cc n1 p-acp pn31, p-acp d j n2, r-crq vhb xx vvn d po32 n1 cc n1 av, (72) sermon (DIV2) 2107 Page 900
16524 and here again the plainness, and simplicity of the Gospel administrations gives advantage to them: besides there is a great Symmetry in them: and Here again the plainness, and simplicity of the Gospel administrations gives advantage to them: beside there is a great Symmetry in them: cc av av dt n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1 n2 vvz n1 p-acp pno32: a-acp pc-acp vbz dt j n1 p-acp pno32: (72) sermon (DIV2) 2107 Page 901
16525 the word Preached is verbum audible, an audible word, the Sacrament is verbum visible, a visible word. the word Preached is verbum audible, an audible word, the Sacrament is verbum visible, a visible word. dt n1 vvn vbz fw-la j, dt j n1, dt n1 vbz fw-la j, dt j n1. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2107 Page 901
16526 When the Gospel is Preached ▪ what is Preached but Christ crucified, and what is that which is represented in the Sacrament but a Christ crucified? The whole Gospel administration is a goodly thing, When the Gospel is Preached ▪ what is Preached but christ Crucified, and what is that which is represented in the Sacrament but a christ Crucified? The Whole Gospel administration is a goodly thing, c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn ▪ q-crq vbz vvn p-acp np1 vvd, cc r-crq vbz d r-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt np1 vvn? dt j-jn n1 n1 vbz dt j n1, (72) sermon (DIV2) 2107 Page 901
16527 and doth shine nativa luca in a certain native light of its own: and does shine nativa Lucano in a certain native Light of its own: cc vdz vvi fw-la fw-la p-acp dt j j-jn n1 pp-f po31 d: (72) sermon (DIV2) 2107 Page 901
16528 and hath such a loveliness attends the pure dispensation of it, that the superadding of any humane inventions, is but like adding black patches to a lovely face, without which it was far more beautiful. and hath such a loveliness attends the pure Dispensation of it, that the superadding of any humane Inventions, is but like adding black Patches to a lovely face, without which it was Far more beautiful. cc vhz d dt n1 vvz dt j n1 pp-f pn31, cst dt n-vvg pp-f d j n2, vbz cc-acp av-j vvg j-jn n2 p-acp dt j n1, p-acp r-crq pn31 vbds av-j av-dc j. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2107 Page 901
16529 3. But lastly the Beauty of the Word and Ordinances, of the Gospel lies in this that the beauty of the Lord Jesus Christ is upon them. 3. But lastly the Beauty of the Word and Ordinances, of the Gospel lies in this that the beauty of the Lord jesus christ is upon them. crd p-acp ord dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n2, pp-f dt n1 vvz p-acp d cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1 np1 vbz p-acp pno32. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2108 Page 901
16530 This is that which gives them lustre. Observe holy David, Psal. 27. v. 4. one thing have I desired of the Lord: This is that which gives them lustre. Observe holy David, Psalm 27. v. 4. one thing have I desired of the Lord: d vbz d r-crq vvz pno32 n1. vvb j np1, np1 crd n1 crd crd n1 vhb pns11 vvn pp-f dt n1: (72) sermon (DIV2) 2108 Page 901
16531 that will I seek after that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the daies of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, that will I seek After that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, cst vmb pns11 vvi p-acp cst pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 d dt n2 pp-f po11 n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (72) sermon (DIV2) 2108 Page 901
16533 The gracious Soul sees the Face of God in his Word, and the Image of Christ in Ordinances, this makes them lovely. The gracious Soul sees the Face of God in his Word, and the Image of christ in Ordinances, this makes them lovely. dt j n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n2, d vvz pno32 j. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2108 Page 901
16534 Look as it is with the body; let it be never so goodly a structure, the lineaments of it never so proportioned, Look as it is with the body; let it be never so goodly a structure, the lineaments of it never so proportioned, n1 c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1; vvb pn31 vbb av-x av j dt n1, dt n2 pp-f pn31 av av vvn, (72) sermon (DIV2) 2108 Page 901
16535 yet if the Soul informs it not, there is no beauty in it: So it is with Ordinances. yet if the Soul informs it not, there is no beauty in it: So it is with Ordinances. av cs dt n1 vvz pn31 xx, pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp pn31: av pn31 vbz p-acp n2. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2108 Page 901
16536 Christ is the Soul of Ordinances, and it is only his stamp upon them, his presence in them, which makes them lovely, and beautiful. christ is the Soul of Ordinances, and it is only his stamp upon them, his presence in them, which makes them lovely, and beautiful. np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n2, cc pn31 vbz av-j png31 n1 p-acp pno32, po31 n1 p-acp pno32, r-crq vvz pno32 j, cc j. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2108 Page 901
16537 Take the Word of God, as Christ is wrapt up in it, the Ordinances of God, Take the Word of God, as christ is wrapped up in it, the Ordinances of God, vvb dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp np1 vbz vvn a-acp p-acp pn31, dt n2 pp-f np1, (72) sermon (DIV2) 2108 Page 901
16538 as they are the institutions of Christ and sacred conduit pipes, and means, by which Christ conveys himself, as they Are the institutions of christ and sacred conduit pipes, and means, by which christ conveys himself, c-acp pns32 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1 cc j n1 n2, cc n2, p-acp r-crq np1 vvz px31, (72) sermon (DIV2) 2108 Page 901
16539 and the influences of his grace, unto Peoples Souls; so they are exceeding beautiful: they are those performances in which the Soul seeth Christ, and meets with Christ; and the influences of his grace, unto Peoples Souls; so they Are exceeding beautiful: they Are those performances in which the Soul sees christ, and meets with christ; cc dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp ng1 n2; av pns32 vbr av-vvg j: pns32 vbr d n2 p-acp r-crq dt n1 vvz np1, cc vvz p-acp np1; (72) sermon (DIV2) 2108 Page 901
16540 and this makes them goodly things. and this makes them goodly things. cc d vvz pno32 j n2. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2108 Page 901
16541 2. The 2d thing which the Proposition praedicates concerning the word and Ordinances, is power and Efficacy, and usefulness, I observed to you concerning Cedars, that as they had much beauty and goodliness in them: 2. The 2d thing which the Proposition predicates Concerning the word and Ordinances, is power and Efficacy, and usefulness, I observed to you Concerning Cedars, that as they had much beauty and goodliness in them: crd dt crd n1 r-crq dt n1 vvz vvg dt n1 cc n2, vbz n1 cc n1, cc n1, pns11 vvd p-acp pn22 vvg n2, d c-acp pns32 vhd d n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32: (72) sermon (DIV2) 2109 Page 901
16542 so they had much strength in them, which made them very useful for Beams and Rafters, fit to bear the weight of materials in building laid upon them and to uphold the building. so they had much strength in them, which made them very useful for Beams and Rafters, fit to bear the weight of materials in building laid upon them and to uphold the building. av pns32 vhd d n1 p-acp pno32, r-crq vvd pno32 av j p-acp n2 cc n2, j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n2-jn p-acp n1 vvn p-acp pno32 cc pc-acp vvi dt n1. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2109 Page 901
16543 There is a wonderful power and vertue in the Word and Ordinances of God. 1. There is a supporting power in them. There is a wondered power and virtue in the Word and Ordinances of God. 1. There is a supporting power in them. pc-acp vbz dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n2 pp-f np1. crd pc-acp vbz dt vvg n1 p-acp pno32. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2109 Page 901
16544 2. There is a working power in them. 1. There is in them a supporting power: They support a Church. 2. There is a working power in them. 1. There is in them a supporting power: They support a Church. crd pc-acp vbz dt vvg n1 p-acp pno32. crd pc-acp vbz p-acp pno32 av vvg n1: pns32 vvb dt n1. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2111 Page 902
16545 The Apostle saith that the Church is built upon the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, Eph. 2. the Church cannot stand without them: The Apostle Says that the Church is built upon the Foundation of the Apostles and prophets, Ephesians 2. the Church cannot stand without them: dt n1 vvz cst dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 cc n2, np1 crd dt n1 vmbx vvi p-acp pno32: (72) sermon (DIV2) 2112 Page 902
16546 they support a particular Soul. The weight of poor Souls all lies upon the Word of God: they support a particular Soul. The weight of poor Souls all lies upon the Word of God: pns32 vvb dt j n1 dt n1 pp-f j n2 d vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (72) sermon (DIV2) 2112 Page 902
16547 how often doth holy David speak to this in that excellent Psalm, Psal. 119. v. 49. Remember thy Word into thy servant upon which thou hast caused me to hope, v. 15. This is my comfort in my affliction for thy Word hath quickened me, 81. My Soul fainteth for thy Salvation: how often does holy David speak to this in that excellent Psalm, Psalm 119. v. 49. remember thy Word into thy servant upon which thou hast caused me to hope, v. 15. This is my Comfort in my affliction for thy Word hath quickened me, 81. My Soul fainteth for thy Salvation: c-crq av vdz j np1 vvb p-acp d p-acp cst j n1, np1 crd n1 crd vvb po21 n1 p-acp po21 n1 p-acp r-crq pns21 vh2 vvn pno11 pc-acp vvi, n1 crd d vbz po11 n1 p-acp po11 n1 p-acp po21 n1 vhz vvn pno11, crd po11 n1 vvz p-acp po21 n1: (72) sermon (DIV2) 2112 Page 902
16548 but I hope in thy word, v. 92. unless thy love had been my delight I should have perished in my affliction. but I hope in thy word, v. 92. unless thy love had been my delight I should have perished in my affliction. cc-acp pns11 vvb p-acp po21 n1, n1 crd cs po21 n1 vhd vbn po11 n1 pns11 vmd vhi vvn p-acp po11 n1. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2112 Page 902
16549 Nay herein doth the wonderful power of the Word of God appear above the strength of Cedars, you must Imagine a Cedar Beam of some proportionable bigness to bear the great weight of a building, every stick of Cedar will not do it. Nay herein does the wondered power of the Word of God appear above the strength of Cedars, you must Imagine a Cedar Beam of Some proportionable bigness to bear the great weight of a building, every stick of Cedar will not do it. uh av vdz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, pn22 vmb vvi dt n1 n1 pp-f d j n1 pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, d n1 pp-f n1 vmb xx vdi pn31. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2112 Page 902
16550 But now not the whole Word of God only, but a particular promise, will strangely support and bear up the whole weight of a Soul sinking into despair, I have heretofore given you strange instances in this case, But now not the Whole Word of God only, but a particular promise, will strangely support and bear up the Whole weight of a Soul sinking into despair, I have heretofore given you strange instances in this case, p-acp av xx dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1 av-j, cc-acp dt j n1, vmb av-j vvi cc vvi a-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1 vvg p-acp n1, pns11 vhb av vvn pn22 j n2 p-acp d n1, (72) sermon (DIV2) 2112 Page 902
16551 and I doubt not but many of your Souls can verify this from a particular experience. and I doubt not but many of your Souls can verify this from a particular experience. cc pns11 vvb xx p-acp d pp-f po22 n2 vmb vvi d p-acp dt j n1. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2112 Page 902
16552 2. But further, there is a working power likewise, in the Word, and Ordinances; 2. But further, there is a working power likewise, in the Word, and Ordinances; crd p-acp jc, pc-acp vbz dt vvg n1 av, p-acp dt n1, cc n2; (72) sermon (DIV2) 2113 Page 902
16553 this is now more than is in a Cedar beam, that hath in it a great strength, this is now more than is in a Cedar beam, that hath in it a great strength, d vbz av av-dc cs vbz p-acp dt n1 n1, cst vhz p-acp pn31 dt j n1, (72) sermon (DIV2) 2113 Page 902
16554 but it hath no life, it is an inanimate thing, and so worketh nothing, it beareth much, but it hath no life, it is an inanimate thing, and so works nothing, it bears much, cc-acp pn31 vhz dx n1, pn31 vbz dt j n1, cc av vvz pix, pn31 vvz av-d, (72) sermon (DIV2) 2113 Page 902
16555 but hath no activity in it. The words which I speak (saith our Saviour) are Spirit, and life. but hath no activity in it. The words which I speak (Says our Saviour) Are Spirit, and life. cc-acp vhz dx n1 p-acp pn31. dt n2 r-crq pns11 vvb (vvz po12 n1) vbr n1, cc n1. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2113 Page 902
16556 Indeed the life and Spirit which they have, is Christs life, Christs Spirit; without which they are but dead letters, Indeed the life and Spirit which they have, is Christ life, Christ Spirit; without which they Are but dead letters, av dt n1 cc n1 r-crq pns32 vhb, vbz npg1 n1, npg1 n1; p-acp r-crq pns32 vbr p-acp j n2, (72) sermon (DIV2) 2113 Page 902
16557 and weak things, but from Christs concurrence with them, they have not only the forementioned power to uphold, and weak things, but from Christ concurrence with them, they have not only the forementioned power to uphold, cc j n2, cc-acp p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp pno32, pns32 vhb xx av-j dt j n1 pc-acp vvi, (72) sermon (DIV2) 2113 Page 902
16558 and bear up a sinking Soul, but they have an active, working power, to cast down the strong holds of the Soul (according to that of the Apostle 2. Cor. 10. 4) The Weapons of our warfare, are not carnal, and bear up a sinking Soul, but they have an active, working power, to cast down the strong holds of the Soul (according to that of the Apostle 2. Cor. 10. 4) The Weapons of our warfare, Are not carnal, cc vvi a-acp dt j-vvg n1, cc-acp pns32 vhb dt j, vvg n1, pc-acp vvi a-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 (vvg p-acp d pp-f dt n1 crd np1 crd crd) dt n2 pp-f po12 n1, vbr xx j, (72) sermon (DIV2) 2113 Page 902
16559 but mighty through God, to the pulling down of strong holds, casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth it self against the knowledge of God, but mighty through God, to the pulling down of strong holds, casting down Imaginations, and every high thing that Exalteth it self against the knowledge of God, cc-acp j p-acp np1, p-acp dt vvg a-acp pp-f j n2, vvg a-acp n2, cc d j n1 cst vvz pn31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (72) sermon (DIV2) 2113 Page 902
16560 and bringing into Captivity every thought to the Obedience of Christ. But I shall not inlarge upon this being something beyond my Metaphor. and bringing into Captivity every Thought to the obedience of christ. But I shall not enlarge upon this being something beyond my Metaphor. cc vvg p-acp n1 d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. cc-acp pns11 vmb xx vvi p-acp d vbg pi p-acp po11 n1. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2113 Page 902
16561 3. The third thing which my Proposition predicateth of the Word & Ordinances of God is sweetness. This is one thing which I observed to you concerning the C•dar wood, and the pine Tree they were of a grateful and delightful smell. 3. The third thing which my Proposition predicateth of the Word & Ordinances of God is sweetness. This is one thing which I observed to you Concerning the C•dar wood, and the pine Tree they were of a grateful and delightful smell. crd dt ord n1 r-crq po11 n1 vvz pp-f dt n1 cc n2 pp-f np1 vbz n1. d vbz crd n1 r-crq pns11 vvd p-acp pn22 vvg dt n1 n1, cc dt n1 n1 pns32 vbdr pp-f dt j cc j n1. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2114 Page 903
16562 The sweetness of the Cedar is a gratefulness to the exterior senses: The sweetness of the Cedar is a gratefulness to the exterior Senses: dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz dt n1 p-acp dt j-jn n2: (72) sermon (DIV2) 2114 Page 903
16563 But the sweetness of the Word and Ordinances of God is intellectual, they are sweet to the inward man. But the sweetness of the Word and Ordinances of God is intellectual, they Are sweet to the inward man. cc-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n2 pp-f np1 vbz j, pns32 vbr j p-acp dt j n1. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2114 Page 903
16564 Which intellectual sweetness is yet set out by similitudes of sensible things, Psal. 119. 103. How sweet are thy words unto my tast. Which intellectual sweetness is yet Set out by Similitudes of sensible things, Psalm 119. 103. How sweet Are thy words unto my taste. r-crq j n1 vbz av vvn av p-acp n2 pp-f j n2, np1 crd crd c-crq j vbr po21 n2 p-acp po11 n1. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2114 Page 903
16565 What is sweeter then honey saith Sampson; Judg. 14. 18. Holy David •elleth him, Psal. 19. 10. The word of God is sweeter then the hony or the hony comb, and Psal. 119. 104. He doubleth the Expression for the further confirmation of it. What is Sweeten then honey Says Sampson; Judges 14. 18. Holy David •elleth him, Psalm 19. 10. The word of God is Sweeten then the honey or the honey comb, and Psalm 119. 104. He doubles the Expression for the further confirmation of it. q-crq vbz jc cs n1 vvz np1; np1 crd crd j np1 vvz pno31, np1 crd crd dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz jc cs dt n1 cc dt n1 n1, cc np1 crd crd pns31 vvz dt n1 p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f pn31. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2114 Page 903
16584 4. A fourth thing which the Proposition predicateth of the Word and Ordinances of God, is their duration, they are of an incorruptible Nature, as Cedar and Fir, or Pine: Not subject to corruption, 4. A fourth thing which the Proposition predicateth of the Word and Ordinances of God, is their duration, they Are of an incorruptible Nature, as Cedar and Fir, or Pine: Not Subject to corruption, crd dt ord n1 r-crq dt n1 vvz pp-f dt n1 cc n2 pp-f np1, vbz po32 n1, pns32 vbr pp-f dt j n1, p-acp n1 cc n1, cc vvi: xx j-jn p-acp n1, (72) sermon (DIV2) 2118 Page 904
16566 They are the words of God, that are the pleasant words, of which Solomon saith, Prov. 16. 24. Pleasant words are as an hony comb: Sweet to the Soul and health to the bones. The sweetness, that resulteth to the Spiritual sense, from the word of God, ariseth from two things. They Are the words of God, that Are the pleasant words, of which Solomon Says, Curae 16. 24. Pleasant words Are as an honey comb: Sweet to the Soul and health to the bones. The sweetness, that resulteth to the Spiritual sense, from the word of God, arises from two things. pns32 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1, cst vbr dt j n2, pp-f r-crq np1 vvz, np1 crd crd j n2 vbr p-acp dt n1 n1: j p-acp dt n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n2. dt n1, cst vvz p-acp dt j n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvz p-acp crd n2. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2114 Page 903
16567 1. The first is that sweet joy and peace, which God Ordinarily brings into the Soul from them. 1. The First is that sweet joy and peace, which God Ordinarily brings into the Soul from them. crd dt ord vbz cst j n1 cc n1, r-crq np1 av-jn vvz p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno32. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2115 Page 903
16568 God will speak peace to his People (saith the Psalmist) and he creates the fruit of the lips peace, peace, (saith the Prophet;) this joy is indeed of different degrees, there is the rejoicing of hope, for hope growing from a true Root bringeth forth some fruit of joy in the Soul, God will speak peace to his People (Says the Psalmist) and he creates the fruit of the lips peace, peace, (Says the Prophet;) this joy is indeed of different Degrees, there is the rejoicing of hope, for hope growing from a true Root brings forth Some fruit of joy in the Soul, np1 vmb vvi n1 p-acp po31 n1 (vvz dt n1) cc pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n2 n1, n1, (vvz dt n1;) d n1 vbz av pp-f j n2, pc-acp vbz dt vvg pp-f n1, p-acp n1 vvg p-acp dt j n1 vvz av d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, (72) sermon (DIV2) 2115 Page 903
16569 though it indeed be not so fair and pleasant a fruit as that joy which is the fruit of assurance, though it indeed be not so fair and pleasant a fruit as that joy which is the fruit of assurance, cs pn31 av vbb xx av j cc j dt n1 c-acp d n1 r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, (72) sermon (DIV2) 2115 Page 903
16570 because the Union which hope gives the Soul with its beloved object, is of the lowest fort. Because the union which hope gives the Soul with its Beloved Object, is of the lowest fort. c-acp dt n1 r-crq n1 vvz dt n1 p-acp po31 j-vvn n1, vbz pp-f dt js n1. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2115 Page 903
16571 But yet even this joy hath a great deal of sweetness, but Oh! How great is that sweetness which is the riper fruit of assurance, that peace which passeth all understanding; But yet even this joy hath a great deal of sweetness, but Oh! How great is that sweetness which is the riper fruit of assurance, that peace which passes all understanding; p-acp av av d vvb vhz dt j n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp uh q-crq j vbz d n1 r-crq vbz dt jc n1 pp-f n1, cst n1 r-crq vvz d n1; (72) sermon (DIV2) 2115 Page 903
16572 A sweetness which oft times overcomes the Soul and is too great for it to bear. A sweetness which oft times overcomes the Soul and is too great for it to bear. dt n1 r-crq av n2 vvz dt n1 cc vbz av j c-acp pn31 pc-acp vvi. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2115 Page 903
16573 Both which the Soul reaps from the word of God and from the Ordinances of God. Both which the Soul reaps from the word of God and from the Ordinances of God. av-d r-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2115 Page 903
16574 2. But secondly this sweetness in the Word and Ordinances of God ariseth not from this alone, 2. But secondly this sweetness in the Word and Ordinances of God arises not from this alone, crd p-acp ord d n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n2 pp-f np1 vvz xx p-acp d j, (72) sermon (DIV2) 2116 Page 903
16575 but from other usefulness of them to the Soul. That is not only sweet: but from other usefulness of them to the Soul. That is not only sweet: cc-acp p-acp j-jn n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp dt n1 cst vbz xx av-j j: (72) sermon (DIV2) 2116 Page 903
16576 but that also which is profitable, David saies, that the Law of the Lord doth convert the Soul, makes wise the simple, enlightens the Eyes, that they are useful to warn us, and that in keeping them there is great reward. but that also which is profitable, David Says, that the Law of the Lord does convert the Soul, makes wise the simple, enlightens the Eyes, that they Are useful to warn us, and that in keeping them there is great reward. cc-acp cst av r-crq vbz j, np1 vvz, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vdz vvi dt n1, vvz j dt j, vvz dt n2, cst pns32 vbr j p-acp vvb pno12, cc cst p-acp vvg pno32 a-acp vbz j n1. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2116 Page 903
16577 By the word and the Ordinances of God the Soul hath wherewithal to answer the tempter, in that it finds arguments to help it in repelling a secret motion to sin, &c. This makes the Word and Ordinances of God exceeding sweet to gracious Souls as they are those things by which the Soul is profited. By the word and the Ordinances of God the Soul hath wherewithal to answer the tempter, in that it finds Arguments to help it in repelling a secret motion to since, etc. This makes the Word and Ordinances of God exceeding sweet to gracious Souls as they Are those things by which the Soul is profited. p-acp dt n1 cc dt n2 pp-f np1 dt n1 vhz n-crq pc-acp vvi dt n1, p-acp cst pn31 vvz n2 pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp vvg dt j-jn n1 p-acp n1, av d vvz dt n1 cc n2 pp-f np1 vvg j p-acp j n2 c-acp pns32 vbr d n2 p-acp r-crq dt n1 vbz vvn. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2116 Page 904
16578 3. But thirdly, there is a further sweetness, that the Word, and Ordinances of God have to a gracious Soul, 3. But Thirdly, there is a further sweetness, that the Word, and Ordinances of God have to a gracious Soul, crd p-acp ord, pc-acp vbz dt jc n1, cst dt n1, cc n2 pp-f np1 vhb p-acp dt j n1, (72) sermon (DIV2) 2117 Page 904
16579 as they are pure and holy, Psal. 119. v. 140. Thy word is very pure, therefore doth thy servant love it. as they Are pure and holy, Psalm 119. v. 140. Thy word is very pure, Therefore does thy servant love it. c-acp pns32 vbr j cc j, np1 crd n1 crd po21 n1 vbz av j, av vdz po21 n1 vvb pn31. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2117 Page 904
16580 The heart of man (naturally) doth not love purity, but the Spiritual heart that is conformed to the image of God loves it ▪ It is turned into the likeness of the word, The heart of man (naturally) does not love purity, but the Spiritual heart that is conformed to the image of God loves it ▪ It is turned into the likeness of the word, dt n1 pp-f n1 (av-j) vdz xx vvi n1, cc-acp dt j n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz pn31 ▪ pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (72) sermon (DIV2) 2117 Page 904
16581 and made to love whatsoever is holy and Spiritual and pure. and made to love whatsoever is holy and Spiritual and pure. cc vvd pc-acp vvi r-crq vbz j cc j cc j. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2117 Page 904
16582 This makes the Rafters, and beams of the Church, to the true Christian to be like Cedar and Fir, sweet smelling, This makes the Rafters, and beams of the Church, to the true Christian to be like Cedar and Fir, sweet smelling, np1 vvz dt n2, cc n2 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt j np1 pc-acp vbi j n1 cc n1, j j-vvg, (72) sermon (DIV2) 2117 Page 904
16585 and putrefaction as other sorts of wood are, Isa. 40. v. 8. The grass withereth, and the flower fadeth, but the Word of God shall stand for ever. and putrefaction as other sorts of wood Are, Isaiah 40. v. 8. The grass withereth, and the flower fades, but the Word of God shall stand for ever. cc n1 c-acp j-jn n2 pp-f n1 vbr, np1 crd n1 crd dt n1 vvz, cc dt n1 vvz, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vvi p-acp av. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2118 Page 904
16586 Our Saviour speaketh to this purpose, Heaven and Earth shall pass away, but one jot or tittle of the Law shall not pass away until all these be fulfilled. Our Saviour speaks to this purpose, Heaven and Earth shall pass away, but one jot or tittle of the Law shall not pass away until all these be fulfilled. po12 n1 vvz p-acp d n1, n1 cc n1 vmb vvi av, p-acp crd n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb xx vvi av c-acp d d vbb vvn. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2118 Page 904
16587 I will open this a little. 1. The Ordinances of the Gospel endure for ever. Herein the excellency of the Gospel dispensation appeareth, above the legal dispensation. I will open this a little. 1. The Ordinances of the Gospel endure for ever. Herein the excellency of the Gospel Dispensation appears, above the Legal Dispensation. pns11 vmb vvi d dt j. crd dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vvi p-acp av. av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 n1 vvz, p-acp dt j n1. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2118 Page 904
16588 The Law brought nothing to perfection (faith the Apostle to the H•brews) the Ordinances of worship under the Law were but shadows and types which ceased, The Law brought nothing to perfection (faith the Apostle to the H•brews) the Ordinances of worship under the Law were but shadows and types which ceased, dt n1 vvd pix p-acp n1 (n1 dt n1 p-acp dt np1) dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 vbdr cc-acp n2 cc n2 r-crq vvd, (72) sermon (DIV2) 2119 Page 904
16589 when Christ who was the substance of those shadows, and the Antitype to those types once appeared in the World, when christ who was the substance of those shadows, and the Antitype to those types once appeared in the World, c-crq np1 r-crq vbds dt n1 pp-f d n2, cc dt j p-acp d n2 a-acp vvd p-acp dt n1, (72) sermon (DIV2) 2119 Page 904
16590 or at least when he dyed, but the Ordinances which are as the beams and Rafters of the Gospel Church are durable and do not pass away. The Jewish Priesthood ceased; or At least when he died, but the Ordinances which Are as the beams and Rafters of the Gospel Church Are durable and do not pass away. The Jewish Priesthood ceased; cc p-acp ds c-crq pns31 vvd, cc-acp dt n2 r-crq vbr p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 n1 vbr j cc vdb xx vvi av. dt jp n1 vvd; (72) sermon (DIV2) 2119 Page 904
16591 But the Gospel Ministry continues, Christ hath promised to be with them to the End of the World, God hath given Apastles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors, But the Gospel Ministry continues, christ hath promised to be with them to the End of the World, God hath given Apastles, prophets, Evangelists, Pastors, cc-acp dt n1 n1 vvz, np1 vhz vvn pc-acp vbi p-acp pno32 p-acp dt vvb pp-f dt n1, np1 vhz vvn n2, n2, n2, ng1, (72) sermon (DIV2) 2119 Page 904
16592 and Teachers, for the perfecting of the Saints until we all come in the Unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God unto a perfect man ▪ unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ. and Teachers, for the perfecting of the Saints until we all come in the Unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God unto a perfect man ▪ unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of christ. cc n2, p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f dt n2 c-acp pns12 d vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt j n1 ▪ p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2119 Page 904
16593 The passover was but for a time, until the ▪ Messiah (who was the true paschal Lamb ▪) should he slain for the sins of his People, The passover was but for a time, until the ▪ Messiah (who was the true paschal Lamb ▪) should he slave for the Sins of his People, dt n1 vbds cc-acp p-acp dt n1, c-acp dt ▪ np1 (r-crq vbds dt j n1 n1 ▪) vmd pns31 vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, (72) sermon (DIV2) 2119 Page 904
16594 but the Ordinance of the Lords Supper (which comes instead of this) is an Ordinance by which we shew the death of Christ until his coming again, 1 Cor. 11. 2. The word of God in particular indureth for ever. but the Ordinance of the lords Supper (which comes instead of this) is an Ordinance by which we show the death of christ until his coming again, 1 Cor. 11. 2. The word of God in particular Endureth for ever. cc-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 n1 (r-crq vvz av pp-f d) vbz dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 c-acp po31 vvg av, crd np1 crd crd dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp j vvz p-acp av. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2119 Page 905
16595 I will open this in two things, 1. The Propositions of the word indure for ever. I will open this in two things, 1. The Propositions of the word endure for ever. pns11 vmb vvi d p-acp crd n2, crd dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vvi p-acp av. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2120 Page 905
16596 They are Propositions of Eternal truth, whether they be Dogmatical Propositions, which assert the truth of God, concerning the Nature or will of God, They Are Propositions of Eternal truth, whither they be Dogmatical Propositions, which assert the truth of God, Concerning the Nature or will of God, pns32 vbr n2 pp-f j n1, cs pns32 vbb j n2, r-crq vvb dt n1 pp-f np1, vvg dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, (72) sermon (DIV2) 2121 Page 905
16597 or concerning the state of man, or any thing relating to his duty, or whether they be such as are promisory, they are of an immortal Nature, the reason is, or Concerning the state of man, or any thing relating to his duty, or whither they be such as Are promissory, they Are of an immortal Nature, the reason is, cc vvg dt n1 pp-f n1, cc d n1 vvg p-acp po31 n1, cc cs pns32 vbb d c-acp vbr j, pns32 vbr pp-f dt j n1, dt n1 vbz, (72) sermon (DIV2) 2121 Page 905
16598 because God is a God that changeth not, he is not Yea, and Nay, but Yea and Amen, a God that cannot lye to his People, Because God is a God that changes not, he is not Yea, and Nay, but Yea and Amen, a God that cannot lie to his People, c-acp np1 vbz dt n1 cst vvz xx, pns31 vbz xx uh, cc uh-x, cc-acp uh cc uh-n, dt n1 cst vmbx vvi p-acp po31 n1, (72) sermon (DIV2) 2121 Page 905
16599 nor repent of what he hath said unto them. The truth of the word abideth for ever. nor Repent of what he hath said unto them. The truth of the word Abideth for ever. ccx vvb pp-f r-crq pns31 vhz vvn p-acp pno32. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz p-acp av. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2121 Page 905
16600 2. The vertue of the word abideth, and is immortal. 2. The virtue of the word Abideth, and is immortal. crd dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz, cc vbz j. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2122 Page 905
16649 and the word of Promise is sure, therefore trust to it. 3. It is a Beam that never yet brake; and the word of Promise is sure, Therefore trust to it. 3. It is a Beam that never yet brake; cc dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz j, av vvb p-acp pn31. crd pn31 vbz dt n1 cst av-x av vvd; (72) sermon (DIV2) 2128 Page 908
16601 The same vertue which the word of God ever had in it to convince, convert, to enlighten, quicken support, comfort, the same is in it still, The same virtue which the word of God ever had in it to convince, convert, to enlighten, quicken support, Comfort, the same is in it still, dt d n1 r-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 av vhd p-acp pn31 pc-acp vvi, vvb, pc-acp vvi, vvb vvi, n1, dt d vbz p-acp pn31 av, (72) sermon (DIV2) 2122 Page 905
16602 and indeed the proof of this dependeth partly upon the former, for the vertue of the word, and indeed the proof of this dependeth partly upon the former, for the virtue of the word, cc av dt n1 pp-f d vvz av p-acp dt j, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (72) sermon (DIV2) 2122 Page 905
16603 whether it be the word of precept, or the word of promise, doth much depend upon the truth of it. Now the truth of it being perpetual, the vertue of it must also be so, supposing the same concurrence of that holy Spirit which must be to make the Word of any use or vertue at any time, I have spoken enough to the Explication of the point; whither it be the word of precept, or the word of promise, does much depend upon the truth of it. Now the truth of it being perpetual, the virtue of it must also be so, supposing the same concurrence of that holy Spirit which must be to make the Word of any use or virtue At any time, I have spoken enough to the Explication of the point; cs pn31 vbb dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1, vdz d vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. av dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbg j, dt n1 pp-f pn31 vmb av vbi av, vvg dt d n1 pp-f cst j n1 r-crq vmb vbi pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d n1 cc n1 p-acp d n1, pns11 vhb vvn av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (72) sermon (DIV2) 2122 Page 905
16604 I come now to the Application of it; I come now to the Application of it; pns11 vvb av p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31; (72) sermon (DIV2) 2122 Page 905
16605 which I shall dispatch, by drawing some speculative and practical Inferences from what you have heard. which I shall dispatch, by drawing Some speculative and practical Inferences from what you have herd. r-crq pns11 vmb vvi, p-acp vvg d j cc j n2 p-acp r-crq pn22 vhb vvn. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2122 Page 905
16606 Hence (in the first place) you may observe a great difference betwixt the Legal and the Gospel Ministry; And (consequently) the excellency of the latter above the former. Hence (in the First place) you may observe a great difference betwixt the Legal and the Gospel Ministry; And (consequently) the excellency of the latter above the former. av (p-acp dt ord n1) pn22 vmb vvi dt j n1 p-acp dt j cc dt n1 n1; cc (av-j) dt n1 pp-f dt d p-acp dt j. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2123 Page 905
16607 The Apostle to the Hebrews insisteth much upon this, and by this argument proves the excellency of the Gospel above the Law. The Apostle to the Hebrews insisteth much upon this, and by this argument Proves the excellency of the Gospel above the Law. dt n1 p-acp dt njp2 vvz av-d p-acp d, cc p-acp d n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2123 Page 905
16608 The Beams and Rafters of the Church under the law they were not of Cedar, they lasted no longer then until the timeof reformation. The Evangelist St. John saith. The Beams and Rafters of the Church under the law they were not of Cedar, they lasted no longer then until the timeof Reformation. The Evangelist Saint John Says. dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pns32 vbdr xx pp-f n1, pns32 vvd av-dx av-jc cs c-acp dt av n1. dt np1 n1 np1 vvz. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2123 Page 905
16609 The law was given by Moses, but grace, and truth came by Jesus Christ. Two things commend the Gospel above the law. The law was given by Moses, but grace, and truth Come by jesus christ. Two things commend the Gospel above the law. dt n1 vbds vvn p-acp np1, cc-acp n1, cc n1 vvd p-acp np1 np1. crd n2 vvb dt n1 p-acp dt n1. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2123 Page 905
16610 Grace came by it, truth came by it ▪. Grace Come by it, truth Come by it ▪. n1 vvd p-acp pn31, n1 vvd p-acp pn31 ▪. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2123 Page 905
16611 The law brought wrath, the Doctrine of it tended to curse men and women, and to conclude all under wrath, The law brought wrath, the Doctrine of it tended to curse men and women, and to conclude all under wrath, dt n1 vvd n1, dt n1 pp-f pn31 vvd pc-acp vvi n2 cc n2, cc pc-acp vvi d p-acp n1, (72) sermon (DIV2) 2123 Page 905
16612 but the Doctrine of the Gospel, brought grace, the news of the free pardon, and remission of sins, through the blood of Christ, but the Doctrine of the Gospel, brought grace, the news of the free pardon, and remission of Sins, through the blood of christ, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvd n1, dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, cc n1 pp-f n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (72) sermon (DIV2) 2123 Page 906
16613 & the acceptance of the Soul upon the account of his merits. Truth also came by Christ. & the acceptance of the Soul upon the account of his merits. Truth also Come by christ. cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2. n1 av vvd p-acp np1. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2123 Page 906
16614 Whether you take Truth for Substance and Realities, opposed to types and shadows, that came by Christ who was the End of the Law: Whither you take Truth for Substance and Realities, opposed to types and shadows, that Come by christ who was the End of the Law: cs pn22 vvb n1 p-acp n1 cc n2, vvn p-acp n2 cc n2, cst vvd p-acp np1 r-crq vbds dt vvb pp-f dt n1: (72) sermon (DIV2) 2123 Page 906
16615 Or whether you take Trut• for Certainty, and that which hath in it porpetuity and dur•bleness; that also came by Christ, who put an end to the Ce•emonial law, which consisted of temporary Ordinances for worship, &c. It is true, the Doctrine of the Law and Gospel, the Propositions of truth, contained in both are much one and the same. Or whither you take Trut• for Certainty, and that which hath in it porpetuity and dur•bleness; that also Come by christ, who put an end to the Ce•emonial law, which consisted of temporary Ordinances for worship, etc. It is true, the Doctrine of the Law and Gospel, the Propositions of truth, contained in both Are much one and the same. cc cs pn22 vvb np1 p-acp n1, cc cst r-crq vhz p-acp pn31 n1 cc n1; cst av vvd p-acp np1, r-crq vvd dt n1 p-acp dt j n1, r-crq vvd pp-f j n2 p-acp n1, av pn31 vbz j, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1, dt n2 pp-f n1, vvn p-acp d vbr av-d crd cc dt d. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2123 Page 906
16616 The moral precepts the same, and the promises the same, &c. Yet that great Proposition of truth De M•ssia venturo, concerning the star that should come forth out of Jacob, the coming of Shiloh. The raising of the great Prophet like to Moses, &c. This Proposition, was perfected in the Gospel, The moral Precepts the same, and the promises the same, etc. Yet that great Proposition of truth De M•ssia venturo, Concerning the star that should come forth out of Jacob, the coming of Shiloh. The raising of the great Prophet like to Moses, etc. This Proposition, was perfected in the Gospel, dt j n2 dt d, cc dt n2 dt d, av av cst j n1 pp-f n1 fw-fr np1 fw-la, vvg dt n1 cst vmd vvi av av pp-f np1, dt n-vvg pp-f np1. dt n-vvg pp-f dt j n1 av-j p-acp np1, av d n1, vbds vvn p-acp dt n1, (72) sermon (DIV2) 2123 Page 906
16617 and turned into another of far more comfort to us, viz. That Christ is come, and hath dyed for our si•s, &c. But all the Propositions of the Gospel are of eternal truth, and turned into Another of Far more Comfort to us, viz. That christ is come, and hath died for our si•s, etc. But all the Propositions of the Gospel Are of Eternal truth, cc vvd p-acp j-jn pp-f j n1 n1 p-acp pno12, n1 cst np1 vbz vvn, cc vhz vvn p-acp po12 n2, av p-acp d dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr pp-f j n1, (72) sermon (DIV2) 2123 Page 906
16618 and all the Ordinances of the Gospel are like Beams of Cedar that shall never decay. That's the first Inference. and all the Ordinances of the Gospel Are like Beams of Cedar that shall never decay. That's the First Inference. cc d dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr j n2 pp-f n1 cst vmb av-x vvi. d|vbz dt ord n1. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2123 Page 906
16619 2. Observe from hence ▪ The blindness of many Peoples Eyes, and the hardness of our hearts, together with the unreasonableness of unbelief. You have heard that there is a Beauty and a sweetness in the Word and Ordinances of God, they are beautiful to the Eye, 2. Observe from hence ▪ The blindness of many Peoples Eyes, and the hardness of our hearts, together with the unreasonableness of unbelief. You have herd that there is a Beauty and a sweetness in the Word and Ordinances of God, they Are beautiful to the Eye, crd vvb p-acp av ▪ dt n1 pp-f d ng1 n2, cc dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. pn22 vhb vvn cst pc-acp vbz dt n1 cc dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n2 pp-f np1, pns32 vbr j p-acp dt n1, (72) sermon (DIV2) 2124 Page 906
16620 and they are sweet unto the tast and to the smell; and they Are sweet unto the taste and to the smell; cc pns32 vbr j p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp dt n1; (72) sermon (DIV2) 2124 Page 906
16621 the lips of Christ drop sweet smelling Myrrh; what is the reason then that the most of People can tast no sweetness in them, the lips of christ drop sweet smelling Myrrh; what is the reason then that the most of People can taste no sweetness in them, dt n2 pp-f np1 vvb j j-vvg n1; r-crq vbz dt n1 av cst dt ds pp-f n1 vmb vvi dx n1 p-acp pno32, (72) sermon (DIV2) 2124 Page 906
16622 nor see any beauty in them? Alas, the most men and women in the World have no more savour of a Sermon or Sacrament then in the white of an Egg: nor see any beauty in them? Alas, the most men and women in the World have no more savour of a Sermon or Sacrament then in the white of an Egg: ccx vvi d n1 p-acp pno32? np1, dt av-ds n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1 vhb dx dc n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 av p-acp dt j-jn pp-f dt n1: (72) sermon (DIV2) 2124 Page 906
16623 They see more beauty in a play-book, or an history, then they can see in the holy Word of God, the reason is this, they are void of Spiritudl senses, they have their exteriour carnal senses, they can tast sweetness in an Hony-Comb, but they have not any Spiritual sense, they can tast no sweetness in the Word of God, which to Davids tast was sweeter then the Hony-comb. They see more beauty in a playbook, or an history, then they can see in the holy Word of God, the reason is this, they Are void of Spiritudl Senses, they have their exterior carnal Senses, they can taste sweetness in an Hony-Comb, but they have not any Spiritual sense, they can taste no sweetness in the Word of God, which to Davids taste was Sweeten then the Honeycomb. pns32 vvb dc n1 p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1, av pns32 vmb vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 vbz d, pns32 vbr j pp-f vmd n2, pns32 vhb po32 j-jn j n2, pns32 vmb vvi n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp pns32 vhb xx d j n1, pns32 vmb vvi dx n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq p-acp npg1 n1 vbds jc cs dt n1. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2124 Page 906
16624 They must needs want Spiritual sense, for they want Spiritual life, they are dead in trespasses and sins: They must needs want Spiritual sense, for they want Spiritual life, they Are dead in Trespasses and Sins: pns32 vmb av vvi j n1, c-acp pns32 vvb j n1, pns32 vbr j p-acp n2 cc n2: (72) sermon (DIV2) 2124 Page 906
16625 no sooner doth the Lord quicken a dead Soul, but it savoureth the things of God, no sooner does the Lord quicken a dead Soul, but it savoureth the things of God, av-dx av-c vdz dt n1 vvb dt j n1, cc-acp pn31 vvz dt n2 pp-f np1, (72) sermon (DIV2) 2124 Page 906
16626 and tasts that sweetness, and sees that beauty in the Word of God, and in the Ordinances of God of which I have been discoursing. and tastes that sweetness, and sees that beauty in the Word of God, and in the Ordinances of God of which I have been discoursing. cc vvz d n1, cc vvz d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 pp-f r-crq pns11 vhb vbn vvg. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2124 Page 906
16627 2. As it discovers the want of Spiritual sense, in an unbelievers Soul, so it also discovers the hardness of mens hearts. The Word and Ordinances of God, have a power and Efficacy in them, but alas! 2. As it discovers the want of Spiritual sense, in an unbelievers Soul, so it also discovers the hardness of men's hearts. The Word and Ordinances of God, have a power and Efficacy in them, but alas! crd p-acp pn31 vvz dt n1 pp-f j n1, p-acp dt n2 n1, av pn31 av vvz dt n1 pp-f ng2 n2. dt n1 cc n2 pp-f np1, vhb dt n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32, cc-acp uh! (72) sermon (DIV2) 2125 Page 907
16628 how few do they make any impression upon? But I shall not insist upon this as not so proper to the resemblance of the Text. Let me rather, how few doe they make any impression upon? But I shall not insist upon this as not so proper to the resemblance of the Text. Let me rather, c-crq d n1 pns32 vvi d n1 p-acp? p-acp pns11 vmb xx vvi p-acp d c-acp xx av j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt np1 vvb pno11 av-c, (72) sermon (DIV2) 2125 Page 907
16629 3. Infer the unreasonableness of unbelief, from what you have heard, of the supporting power of the Word of God. 3. Infer the unreasonableness of unbelief, from what you have herd, of the supporting power of the Word of God. crd vvb dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp r-crq pn22 vhb vvn, pp-f dt vvg n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2126 Page 907
16630 The Word of God, is the greet supporter of Souls, under all afflictions, temtations, in all distresses and agonies, &c. God is indeed pleased as to some of his People to give them in sensible evidences of his love, sealing them up, (by way of assurance of his love) unto the day of redemption: The Word of God, is the greet supporter of Souls, under all afflictions, temptations, in all Distresses and agonies, etc. God is indeed pleased as to Some of his People to give them in sensible evidences of his love, sealing them up, (by Way of assurance of his love) unto the day of redemption: dt n1 pp-f np1, vbz dt vvi n1 pp-f n2, p-acp d n2, n2, p-acp d n2 cc n2, av np1 vbz av vvn a-acp p-acp d pp-f po31 n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp j n2 pp-f po31 n1, vvg pno32 a-acp, (p-acp n1 pp-f n1 pp-f po31 n1) p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (72) sermon (DIV2) 2126 Page 907
16650 never Soul miscarried that trusted its whole weight upon it. never Soul miscarried that trusted its Whole weight upon it. av-x n1 vvd cst vvd po31 j-jn n1 p-acp pn31. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2129 Page 908
16631 and blessed are they who are in such a case, but this is not the portion of all the People of God, the most of Christians have nothing but the royal Word of God to trust to, and blessed Are they who Are in such a case, but this is not the portion of all the People of God, the most of Christians have nothing but the royal Word of God to trust to, cc vvn vbr pns32 r-crq vbr p-acp d dt n1, cc-acp d vbz xx dt n1 pp-f d dt n1 pp-f np1, dt ds pp-f np1 vhb pix cc-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp, (72) sermon (DIV2) 2126 Page 907
16632 and upon this all their hopes hang as to Eternity. and upon this all their hope's hang as to Eternity. cc p-acp d d po32 n2 vvb a-acp p-acp n1. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2126 Page 907
16633 And we are so carnal, that we find it an hard thing oft-times to keep up the building of grace, faith and hope, upon this foundation, And we Are so carnal, that we find it an hard thing ofttimes to keep up the building of grace, faith and hope, upon this Foundation, cc pns12 vbr av j, cst pns12 vvb pn31 dt j n1 av pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n-vvg pp-f n1, n1 cc n1, p-acp d n1, (72) sermon (DIV2) 2126 Page 907
16634 but are ready to sway, and sink through distrust and doubtings, through unbelief, and anxiety of thoughts, &c. This is that which we call unbelief. but Are ready to sway, and sink through distrust and doubtings, through unbelief, and anxiety of thoughts, etc. This is that which we call unbelief. cc-acp vbr j pc-acp vvi, cc vvi p-acp n1 cc n2, p-acp n1, cc n1 pp-f n2, av d vbz d r-crq pns12 vvb n1. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2126 Page 907
16635 The unreasonableness of which is sufficiently evidenced from the stability of the Word of God, it is a Beam of Cedar. Thou that thinkest it an hard thing, to have nothing but a bare Word of God to trust to, The unreasonableness of which is sufficiently evidenced from the stability of the Word of God, it is a Beam of Cedar. Thou that Thinkest it an hard thing, to have nothing but a bore Word of God to trust to, dt n1 pp-f r-crq vbz av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1. pns21 cst vv2 pn31 dt j n1, pc-acp vhi pix cc-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp, (72) sermon (DIV2) 2126 Page 907
16636 unless thou hast some sensible evidence, that canst not believe without a sign, consider, 1. That the Word is the Beam of the Church. unless thou hast Some sensible evidence, that Canst not believe without a Signen, Consider, 1. That the Word is the Beam of the Church. cs pns21 vh2 d j n1, cst vm2 xx vvi p-acp dt n1, vvb, crd cst dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2126 Page 907
16637 The whole Church of God is built upon the Word; it is that which God hath judged sufficient at all times for his People: The Whole Church of God is built upon the Word; it is that which God hath judged sufficient At all times for his People: dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1; pn31 vbz d r-crq np1 vhz vvn j p-acp d n2 p-acp po31 n1: (72) sermon (DIV2) 2127 Page 907
16638 God the Father had no more than Christ's word for the price of all the Souls that were saved, from the beginning of the World, God the Father had no more than Christ's word for the price of all the Souls that were saved, from the beginning of the World, np1 dt n1 vhd dx dc cs npg1 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d dt n2 cst vbdr vvn, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1, (72) sermon (DIV2) 2127 Page 907
16639 until the time of Christ's Death and Passion, (when the price was actually paid into God's hand.) All the Believers that were saved, from Adam till Christ's coming in the Flesh, had no more to trust to for their Salvation, until the time of Christ's Death and Passion, (when the price was actually paid into God's hand.) All the Believers that were saved, from Adam till Christ's coming in the Flesh, had no more to trust to for their Salvation, c-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 cc n1, (c-crq dt n1 vbds av-j vvn p-acp npg1 n1.) av-d dt n2 cst vbdr vvn, p-acp np1 p-acp npg1 vvg p-acp dt n1, vhd dx dc pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp po32 n1, (72) sermon (DIV2) 2127 Page 907
16640 than the Royal Word of God; That the Seed of the Woman should break the Serpents head: than the Royal Word of God; That the Seed of the Woman should break the Serpents head: cs dt j n1 pp-f np1; cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmd vvi dt ng1 n1: (72) sermon (DIV2) 2127 Page 907
16641 That a Messiah should come and be slain to make reconciliation for iniquity, &c. They all trusted on these words of God, and were saved. That a Messiah should come and be slave to make reconciliation for iniquity, etc. They all trusted on these words of God, and were saved. cst dt np1 vmd vvi cc vbi vvn pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp n1, av pns32 d vvd p-acp d n2 pp-f np1, cc vbdr vvn. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2127 Page 907
16642 2. Consi•er, This Beam is a Beam of Cedar; it is an incorruptible thing. The Apostle calls the Word and Oath of God two immutable things: 2. Consi•er, This Beam is a Beam of Cedar; it is an incorruptible thing. The Apostle calls the Word and Oath of God two immutable things: crd np1, d n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1; pn31 vbz dt j n1. dt n1 vvz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 crd j n2: (72) sermon (DIV2) 2128 Page 908
16643 It must needs be so, because of the immutable Nature of God; he is a God that cannot lye, that cannot speak that which is false; It must needs be so, Because of the immutable Nature of God; he is a God that cannot lie, that cannot speak that which is false; pn31 vmb av vbi av, c-acp pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1; pns31 vbz dt n1 cst vmbx vvi, cst vmbx vvi d r-crq vbz j; (72) sermon (DIV2) 2128 Page 908
16644 he is a God that cannot repent; he cannot, like man, eat his word, or recede from it. he is a God that cannot Repent; he cannot, like man, eat his word, or recede from it. pns31 vbz dt n1 cst vmbx vvb; pns31 vmbx, av-j n1, vvb po31 n1, cc vvi p-acp pn31. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2128 Page 908
16645 David saith, That the Word of the Lord is settled in the Heavens. David Says, That the Word of the Lord is settled in the Heavens. np1 vvz, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n2. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2128 Page 908
16646 The Grass may wither, and the Flower may fade, but the Word of the Lord must stand for ever. The Grass may wither, and the Flower may fade, but the Word of the Lord must stand for ever. dt n1 vmb vvi, cc dt n1 vmb vvi, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp av. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2128 Page 908
16647 Heaven and Earth shall pass away, but one jot or tittle thereof cannot fail. Hath he said it, and shall he not do it? Hath he spoken it, Heaven and Earth shall pass away, but one jot or tittle thereof cannot fail. Hath he said it, and shall he not do it? Hath he spoken it, n1 cc n1 vmb vvi av, cc-acp crd n1 cc n1 av vmbx vvi. vhz pns31 vvd pn31, cc vmb pns31 xx vdi pn31? vhz pns31 vvn pn31, (72) sermon (DIV2) 2128 Page 908
16648 and shall not he bring it to pass? The Apostle calls the word of Prophecy a sure Word. The word of Prophecy is sure, and shall not he bring it to pass? The Apostle calls the word of Prophecy a sure Word. The word of Prophecy is sure, cc vmb xx pns31 vvb pn31 pc-acp vvi? dt n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f n1 dt j n1. dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz j, (72) sermon (DIV2) 2128 Page 908
16651 What greater Arguments can any have to persuade his Soul to trust to the Word of God, than these two. What greater Arguments can any have to persuade his Soul to trust to the Word of God, than these two. q-crq jc n2 vmb d vhb pc-acp vvi po31 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cs d crd. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2129 Page 908
16652 First; That the Nature of the word is such that it cannot fail. The truth of God cannot be turned into a lye. Secondly; First; That the Nature of the word is such that it cannot fail. The truth of God cannot be turned into a lie. Secondly; ord; cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz d cst pn31 vmbx vvi. dt n1 pp-f np1 vmbx vbi vvn p-acp dt n1. ord; (72) sermon (DIV2) 2130 Page 908
16653 That no instance can be produced of any Soul that miscarried in its confidence. That no instance can be produced of any Soul that miscarried in its confidence. cst dx n1 vmb vbi vvn pp-f d n1 cst vvd p-acp po31 n1. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2131 Page 908
16654 Look over all the Book of God, and find me Gods Word given to any Soul, Look over all the Book of God, and find me God's Word given to any Soul, vvb p-acp d dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vvb pno11 ng1 n1 vvn p-acp d n1, (72) sermon (DIV2) 2131 Page 908
16655 for anything, whether temporal, or spiritual, and it was not made good unto him: for anything, whither temporal, or spiritual, and it was not made good unto him: c-acp pi, cs j, cc j, cc pn31 vbds xx vvn j p-acp pno31: (72) sermon (DIV2) 2131 Page 908
16656 indeed the Visions have sometime tarried beyond the patience of God's People, but they have alwaies been fulfilled in their seasons. indeed the Visions have sometime tarried beyond the patience of God's People, but they have always been fulfilled in their seasons. av dt n2 vhb av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, cc-acp pns32 vhb av vbn vvn p-acp po32 n2. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2131 Page 908
16657 4. Consider how unreasonable a thing it is, that thou shouldest trust to the word of a man, and distrust the Word of a God? You think your selves concerned to trust in the Royal word of a King, in the serious word of a Noble Person, in the word of an ordinary Friend who is but accounted morally honest, 4. Consider how unreasonable a thing it is, that thou Shouldst trust to the word of a man, and distrust the Word of a God? You think your selves concerned to trust in the Royal word of a King, in the serious word of a Noble Person, in the word of an ordinary Friend who is but accounted morally honest, crd np1 c-crq j dt n1 pn31 vbz, cst pns21 vmd2 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1? pn22 vvb po22 n2 vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 r-crq vbz p-acp vvn av-j j, (72) sermon (DIV2) 2132 Page 908
16658 how unreasonable a thing then is it, that thou shouldest not take the word of a God, the word of him who cannot lye? To sum up this then Christian, what though thou hast nothing but the word of God to trust to, either for those things which concern thee as to this Life, how unreasonable a thing then is it, that thou Shouldst not take the word of a God, the word of him who cannot lie? To sum up this then Christian, what though thou hast nothing but the word of God to trust to, either for those things which concern thee as to this Life, c-crq j dt n1 av vbz pn31, cst pns21 vmd2 xx vvi dt n1 pp-f dt np1, dt n1 pp-f pno31 r-crq vmbx vvi? p-acp n1 a-acp d av np1, r-crq cs pns21 vh2 pix cc-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp, av-d p-acp d n2 r-crq vvb pno21 a-acp p-acp d n1, (72) sermon (DIV2) 2132 Page 908
16659 or for those things which concern thee as to another Life; yet the Word of God is enough; or for those things which concern thee as to Another Life; yet the Word of God is enough; cc p-acp d n2 r-crq vvb pno21 a-acp p-acp j-jn n1; av dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz av-d; (72) sermon (DIV2) 2132 Page 908
16660 it is the Beam of Christ's House, and it is a Beam of Cedar, which cannot corrupt or putrifie, nor fail for ever. Nor indeed it is the Beam of Christ's House, and it is a Beam of Cedar, which cannot corrupt or putrify, nor fail for ever. Nor indeed pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, cc pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vmbx vvi cc vvi, ccx vvi p-acp av. ccx av (72) sermon (DIV2) 2132 Page 908
16661 5. Is that Assurance (of things not seen) which God gives to any Soul, any thing more than the sealing, 5. Is that Assurance (of things not seen) which God gives to any Soul, any thing more than the sealing, crd vbz d n1 (pp-f n2 xx vvn) r-crq n1 vvz p-acp d n1, d n1 av-dc cs dt vvg, (72) sermon (DIV2) 2133 Page 908
16662 and particular application of the Word. and particular application of the Word. cc j n1 pp-f dt n1. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2133 Page 908
16663 In the mean time, it is the Word that supports and upholds the Soul. The sealing of the Spirit adds no new strength to the Word, only helps me to bear my self upon it. In the mean time, it is the Word that supports and upholds the Soul. The sealing of the Spirit adds no new strength to the Word, only helps me to bear my self upon it. p-acp dt j n1, pn31 vbz dt n1 cst vvz cc vvz dt n1 dt vvg pp-f dt n1 vvz dx j n1 p-acp dt n1, av-j vvz pno11 pc-acp vvi po11 n1 p-acp pn31. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2133 Page 909
16664 3. Is there such a Beauty, Sweetness, Strength and Power; and such an incorruptible and immortal Nature in the Word of God, 3. Is there such a Beauty, Sweetness, Strength and Power; and such an incorruptible and immortal Nature in the Word of God, crd vbz pc-acp d dt n1, n1, n1 cc n1; cc d dt j cc j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (72) sermon (DIV2) 2134 Page 909
16665 and in the Ordinances of God? Oh that these things might commend them more to all you that hear me this day! and in the Ordinances of God? O that these things might commend them more to all you that hear me this day! cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1? uh cst d n2 vmd vvi pno32 dc p-acp d pn22 cst vvb pno11 d n1! (72) sermon (DIV2) 2134 Page 909
16666 Under this head let me plead with you for these things. 1. For a knowledge and understanding of, and an acquaintance with the Word of God. Under this head let me plead with you for these things. 1. For a knowledge and understanding of, and an acquaintance with the Word of God. p-acp d n1 vvb pno11 vvi p-acp pn22 p-acp d n2. crd p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f, cc dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2134 Page 909
16667 Let the beauty of an Object be never so perfect, it pleaseth not me, if I look not upon it, Let the beauty of an Object be never so perfect, it Pleases not me, if I look not upon it, vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbb av-x av j, pn31 vvz xx pno11, cs pns11 vvb xx p-acp pn31, (72) sermon (DIV2) 2135 Page 909
16668 or looking upon it, do not observe and understand it! or looking upon it, do not observe and understand it! cc vvg p-acp pn31, vdb xx vvi cc vvi pn31! (72) sermon (DIV2) 2135 Page 909
16669 Let the sweetness of an Object be never so great, it affords me no pleasure unless I tast it. Let the sweetness of an Object be never so great, it affords me no pleasure unless I taste it. vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbb av-x av j, pn31 vvz pno11 dx n1 cs pns11 vvb pn31. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2135 Page 909
16670 Let the power and efficacy of a thing be never so much, it is nothing to me if I make no application of my self to it, or it to me. Let the power and efficacy of a thing be never so much, it is nothing to me if I make no application of my self to it, or it to me. vvb dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 vbi av-x av av-d, pn31 vbz pix p-acp pno11 cs pns11 vvb dx n1 pp-f po11 n1 p-acp pn31, cc pn31 p-acp pno11. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2135 Page 909
16671 And in very deed this is the reason why the most poor Souls see no beauty, understand no sweetness in the Word of God, And in very deed this is the reason why the most poor Souls see no beauty, understand no sweetness in the Word of God, cc p-acp j n1 d vbz dt n1 c-crq dt av-ds j n2 vvb dx n1, vvb dx n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (72) sermon (DIV2) 2135 Page 909
16672 why they feel nothing of the power and strength of it, because they seldom look into it; why they feel nothing of the power and strength of it, Because they seldom look into it; c-crq pns32 vvb pix pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31, c-acp pns32 av vvb p-acp pn31; (72) sermon (DIV2) 2135 Page 909
16673 or if they read in it, and attend upon it, they observe not what they read and hear; or if they read in it, and attend upon it, they observe not what they read and hear; cc cs pns32 vvb p-acp pn31, cc vvi p-acp pn31, pns32 vvb xx r-crq pns32 vvb cc vvi; (72) sermon (DIV2) 2135 Page 909
16674 they understand not the Mysteries of the Gospel; they understand not the Mysteres of the Gospel; pns32 vvb xx dt n2 pp-f dt n1; (72) sermon (DIV2) 2135 Page 909
16675 they make no appplications of the Word of God to their Souls, nor of their Souls to the Word, they make no appplications of the Word of God to their Souls, nor of their Souls to the Word, pns32 vvb dx n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po32 n2, ccx pp-f po32 n2 p-acp dt n1, (72) sermon (DIV2) 2135 Page 909
16676 and try not the strength of it: Oh let the Word of God be precious to you! and try not the strength of it: O let the Word of God be precious to you! cc vvb xx dt n1 pp-f pn31: uh vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 vbb j p-acp pn22! (72) sermon (DIV2) 2135 Page 909
16677 Read it, and read it over and over again, thou wilt every time discern some sweetness in it, which before thou didst not discern; hear it; and hear it often; Read it, and read it over and over again, thou wilt every time discern Some sweetness in it, which before thou didst not discern; hear it; and hear it often; n1 pn31, cc vvb pn31 a-acp cc a-acp av, pns21 vm2 d n1 vvi d n1 p-acp pn31, r-crq c-acp pns21 vdd2 xx vvi; vvb pn31; cc vvb pn31 av; (72) sermon (DIV2) 2135 Page 909
16678 observe what thou readest, and what thou hearest; get understanding in the Lord's Statutes; make application of the Word to thy Soul, and of thy Soul to the Word. observe what thou Readest, and what thou Hearst; get understanding in the Lord's Statutes; make application of the Word to thy Soul, and of thy Soul to the Word. vvb r-crq pns21 vv2, cc q-crq pns21 vv2; vvb n1 p-acp dt ng1 n2; vvb n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po21 n1, cc pp-f po21 n1 p-acp dt n1. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2135 Page 909
16679 When thou art in straights as to thy outward condition, or as to thy spiritual condition, thou wilt then find this sweetness, beauty, power and efficacy in the Word, which till that time affords but matter of discourse to thee. When thou art in straights as to thy outward condition, or as to thy spiritual condition, thou wilt then find this sweetness, beauty, power and efficacy in the Word, which till that time affords but matter of discourse to thee. c-crq pns21 vb2r p-acp n2 c-acp p-acp po21 j n1, cc c-acp p-acp po21 j n1, pns21 vm2 av vvi d n1, n1, n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq p-acp d n1 vvz p-acp n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno21. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2135 Page 909
16680 2. Let this plead with you for a due Attendance upon Ordinances. The Word, the Sacraments, every Ordinance of the Gospel, they are the Beams and Rafters of the Church, which deserve all your care and diligence to uphold and maintain, 2. Let this plead with you for a due Attendance upon Ordinances. The Word, the Sacraments, every Ordinance of the Gospel, they Are the Beams and Rafters of the Church, which deserve all your care and diligence to uphold and maintain, crd vvb d vvi p-acp pn22 p-acp dt j-jn n1 p-acp n2. dt n1, dt n2, d n1 pp-f dt n1, pns32 vbr dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vvb d po22 n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi, (72) sermon (DIV2) 2136 Page 909
16681 and to keep up in their perfect strength glory and beauty: They are Beams of Cedar, and Raferes of Fir; and to keep up in their perfect strength glory and beauty: They Are Beams of Cedar, and Raferes of Fir; cc pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp po32 j n1 n1 cc n1: pns32 vbr n2 pp-f n1, cc n2 pp-f n1; (72) sermon (DIV2) 2136 Page 909
16682 they have a sweetness, beauty and excellency in them; they have a sweetness, beauty and excellency in them; pns32 vhb dt n1, n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32; (72) sermon (DIV2) 2136 Page 909
16683 and this beauty and excellency which is in them, will not be discerned by the Soul that neglects its Attendance upon them. FINIS. and this beauty and excellency which is in them, will not be discerned by the Soul that neglects its Attendance upon them. FINIS. cc d n1 cc n1 r-crq vbz p-acp pno32, vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 cst vvz po31 n1 p-acp pno32. fw-la. (72) sermon (DIV2) 2136 Page 909

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481 0 3. 3. crd
503 0 Prop. Prop. np1
505 0 1. 1. crd
506 0 2. 2. crd
565 0 1. 1. crd
581 0 2. 2. crd
595 0 3. 3. crd
610 0 4. 4. crd
627 0 5. 5. crd
638 0 6. 6. crd
653 0 Use 1. Use 1. vvi crd
669 0 Use 2. Use 2. vvi crd
676 0 Use 3. Use 3. n1 crd
704 0 Use 4. Use 4. vvi crd
722 0 Use 5. Use 5. vvi crd
722 1 1. 1. crd
740 0 2. 2. crd
741 0 1. 1. crd
771 0 Prop. Prop. np1
778 0 1. 1. crd
783 0 2. 2. crd
787 0 3. 3. crd
793 0 4. 4. crd
799 0 1. 1. crd
803 0 2. 2. crd
807 0 3. 3. crd
839 0 1. 1. crd
846 0 2. 2. crd
853 0 3. 3. crd
868 0 4. 4. crd
887 0 Use 1. Use 1. vvi crd
892 0 1. 1. crd
912 0 2. 2. crd
918 0 3. 3. crd
931 0 Use 2. Use 2. vvi crd
959 0 Use 3d. Use 3d. vvi n1
967 0 1. 1. crd
970 0 2. 2. crd
974 0 1. 1. crd
979 0 2. 2. crd
981 0 3. 3. crd
987 0 4. 4. crd
993 0 5. 5. crd
1011 0 5. 5. crd
1038 0 1. 1. crd
1041 0 2. 2. crd
1043 0 1. 1. crd
1046 0 2. 2. crd
1058 0 5. 5. crd
1065 0 1. 1. crd
1067 0 2, 2, crd,
1069 0 3. 3. crd
1071 0 4. 4. crd
1074 0 5. 5. crd
1108 0 1. 1. crd
1119 0 4. 4. crd
1143 0 3. 3. crd
1153 0 4. 4. crd
1193 0 5. 5. crd
1228 0 1. 1. crd
1241 0 21. 21. crd
1341 0 1. 1. crd
1381 0 1 1 vvn
1414 0 2, 2, crd,
1435 0 3. 3. crd
1461 0 4. 4. crd
1478 0 5. 5. crd
1534 0 2. 2. crd
1547 0 3. 3. crd
1600 0 Use 1. Use 1. vvi crd
1620 0 2. Br. 2. Br. crd np1
1631 0 3. Br. 3. Br. crd np1
1679 0 1. 1. crd
1707 0 2. 2. crd
1736 0 3 Use. 3 Use. crd n1.
1775 0 1. 1. crd
1814 0 2. 2. crd
1818 0 3. 3. crd
1824 0 2. 2. crd
1863 0 5. 5. crd
1872 0 6. 6. crd
1886 0 8. 8. crd
1888 0 9. 9. crd
1894 0 2. 2. crd
1895 0 •. •. •.
1938 0 1. 1. crd
2029 0 Use 1. Use 1. vvi crd
2044 0 2d Br. 2d Br. crd np1
2053 0 Use 2. Use 2. vvi crd
2088 0 Use 3. Use 3. vvi crd
2100 0 Use 4. Use 4. vvi crd
2281 0 Use 1. Use 1. vvi crd
2307 0 Use 2. Use 2. n1 crd
2342 0 Use 4. Use 4. vvi crd
2371 0 Use 5. Use 5. vvi crd
2398 0 Use 6. Use 6. vvi crd
2592 0 Use 1. Use 1. vvi crd
2670 0 Use 2. Use 2. vvi crd
2815 0 Use 1. Use 1. vvi crd
2831 0 Use 2. Use 2. vvi crd
2857 0 Use 3. Use 3. n1 crd
2866 0 Use 4. Use 4. vvi crd
2935 0 Use 5. Use 5. vvi crd
3105 0 Use 1. Use 1. vvi crd
3113 0 Use 2. Use 2. vvi crd
3130 0 Use 3. Use 3. vvi crd
3149 0 Use 4. Use 4. vvi crd
4461 0 Use 1. Use 1. vvi crd
12385 0 Sol. Sol. np1
2723 0 Prop. 1. Prop. 1. np1 crd
2725 0 Prop. 2. Prop. 2. np1 crd
17 0 1. 1. crd
19 0 2. 2. crd
30 0 NONLATINALPHABET None None
33 0 Luke 7. 38. Job 31. 27. Prov. 24. 26. Luke 7. 38. Job 31. 27. Curae 24. 26. np1 crd crd np1 crd crd np1 crd crd
40 0 1. Gen. 50. v. 1. 1. Gen. 50. v. 1. crd np1 crd n1 crd
40 1 Exod. 18. 7. Exod 18. 7. np1 crd crd
42 0 Ruth 1. 14. Ruth 1. 14. n1 crd crd
45 0 1 Kings 19. 28. Hosea 13. 2. 1 Kings 19. 28. Hosea 13. 2. crd n2 crd crd np1 crd crd
48 0 2. Osculam amoris 〈 ◊ 〉 Symboli•m. •illyr. 2. Osculam amoris 〈 ◊ 〉 Symboli•m. •illyr. crd fw-la fw-la 〈 sy 〉 vbm. n1.
49 0 1. 1. crd
49 1 Gen. 31. 55. 2. 2 Sam 14. 33. Gen. 31. 55. 2. 2 Sam 14. 33. np1 crd crd crd crd np1 crd crd
51 0 Beza in 2. Hom. in Cant. Beza in 2. Hom. in Cant np1 p-acp crd np1 p-acp np1
55 0 1. 1. crd
56 0 2 Cor. 5. 18. 19. Col. 1. 21. Eph. 2. 16. Dan. 9. 24. 2 Cor. 5. 18. 19. Col. 1. 21. Ephesians 2. 16. Dan. 9. 24. crd np1 crd crd crd np1 crd crd np1 crd crd np1 crd crd
62 0 1. 1. crd
64 0 Joh. 10. 48. John 10. 48. np1 crd crd
67 0 Mat. 13. 17. 7. Mathew 13. 17. 7. np1 crd crd crd
68 0 2. 2. crd
72 0 3. 3. crd
72 1 Piscat ad loc. Physical ad loc. vvn fw-la fw-la.
75 0 — Quid ta•u minimum & submissum quam Osculetur•• me, Osculo or•s sui. Ludov. de Ponte. ad loc. — Quid ta•u minimum & submissum quam Osculetur•• me, Kiss or•s sui. Ludov de Ponte. ad loc. — fw-la fw-la fw-la cc fw-la fw-la np1 pno11, fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1 fw-fr np1. fw-la fw-la.
81 0 3. 3. crd
83 0 NONLATINALPHABET None None
84 0 Beza ad lo•. Lud. de Ponte ad lo•. Beza and lo•. Lud. de Ponte and lo•. np1 cc n1. np1 fw-fr np1 cc n1.
90 0 •. •. •.
93 0 V. Lud. de Ponte, Originem Bezam, Giffard, Ainsworth, Gl. Ord. &c. ad loc. V. Lud. de Ponte, Originem Bezam, Giffard, Ainsworth, Gall Ord. etc. and loc. np1 np1 fw-fr np1, fw-la np1, np1, np1, np1 np1 av vvi n1.
101 0 5. 5. crd
103 0 Orig•n. ad lo•. Orig•n. ad lo•. n1. fw-la n1.
106 0 1. 1. crd
115 0 2. 2. crd
120 0 3. 3. crd
123 0 4. 4. crd
124 0 1. 1. crd
127 0 2. 2. crd
127 1 1. 1. crd
130 0 2. 2. crd
130 1 3. 3. crd
132 0 4. 4. crd
135 0 2. Argu. 2. Argue crd np1
137 0 2. Argu. 2. Argue crd np1
147 0 1. 1. crd
149 0 2. 2. crd
152 0 3. Genebrarduss ad lo•. 3. Genebrarduss ad lo•. crd vvb fw-la n1.
156 0 4. 4. crd
164 0 •on a•t•m lat•at quod in quibu•dam •x•inplaribus pro co quodlegim•s. Quia bona sunt ubera tua super vinun, invenimus Scripture, quia bo•e s•nt lo pu•le 〈 ◊ 〉 super vinum Origen: Hom. 1. super Cantica in v. 3. •on a•t•m lat•at quod in quibu•dam •x•inplaribus Pro counterfeit quodlegim•s. Quia Bona sunt ubera tua super vinun, Invenimus Scripture, quia bo•e s•nt lo pu•le 〈 ◊ 〉 super vinum Origen: Hom. 1. super Cantica in v. 3. fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la p-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-fr fw-la fw-la n1, fw-la n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la uh fw-fr 〈 sy 〉 fw-fr fw-la np1: np1 crd fw-fr np1 p-acp n1 crd
172 0 Gregor. ad loc. Gregory. ad loc. np1. fw-la fw-la.
186 0 1. 1. crd
189 0 2. 2. crd
191 0 R. Soi. Jerchi in Genebrard. R. Soi. Jerchi in Genebrard. np1 fw-fr. np1 p-acp np1.
192 0 Num. 15. 5. Hos. 9. 4. Num. 15. 5. Hos. 9. 4. np1 crd crd np1 crd crd
194 0 Heb. 9. 1. Hebrew 9. 1. np1 crd crd
199 0 1. 1. crd
199 1 Nu•s autem ne videatur insano quodam affectu rapi, sed plane prudenti consilio &c. Beza in Cant. Hom. 1. Nu•s autem ne Videatur insano Quodam affectu rapi, sed plane prudenti consilio etc. Beza in Cant Hom. 1. vbz fw-la fw-fr ng1 n1 n1 fw-la fw-la, fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la av np1 p-acp np1 np1 crd
204 0 2. 2. crd
206 0 Psal. 4. 6. Psalm 4. 6. np1 crd crd
208 0 V. 3. V. 3. np1 crd
221 0 Pro. 21. Pro 21. np1 crd
221 1 Hos. 2. Hos. 2. np1 crd
226 0 1. 1. crd
226 1 Gen. 28. 18. Gen. 28. 18. np1 crd crd
227 0 Gen. 35. 14. Gen. 35. 14. np1 crd crd
229 0 Num. 5. 15. Num. 5. 15. np1 crd crd
231 0 2. 2. crd
232 0 • Sam. 10. 2. Ch. 16. 11. •3. • Kings 10. 3. •xod. 30. 22. • Sam. 10. 2. Christ 16. 11. •3. • Kings 10. 3. •xod. 30. 22. • np1 crd crd np1 crd crd n1. • ng1 crd crd j. crd crd
236 0 Kings 17. •. •ech. 16. 13. •ra 3. 7. am. 14. 2. her 2. 12. •e 7. 46. Kings 17. •. •ech. 16. 13. •ra 3. 7. am. 14. 2. her 2. 12. •e 7. 46. n2 crd •. n1. crd crd n1 crd crd vbm. crd crd pns31 crd crd j crd crd
243 0 Psal. 45. 7. Psalm 45. 7. np1 crd crd
243 1 Heb. 1. 9. Joh. 3. Acts 10. 38. Psal. 1••. Hebrew 1. 9. John 3. Acts 10. 38. Psalm 1••. np1 crd crd np1 crd np1 crd crd np1 n1.
246 0 Psal. 92. 10. Psalm 92. 10. np1 crd crd
254 0 Is. 11. 2. Is. 11. 2. np1 crd crd
255 0 NONLATINALPHABET None None
256 0 NONLATINALPHABET None None
269 0 V. Greg. mag. ad loc. V. Genebr. ad loc. Lud. de Ponte ad loc. Lyra ad loc. V. Greg. mag. ad loc. V. Geneva. ad loc. Lud. de Ponte ad loc. Lyra ad loc. np1 np1 zz. fw-la fw-la. np1 np1. fw-la fw-la. np1 fw-fr np1 fw-la fw-la. np1 fw-la fw-la.
278 0 NONLATINALPHABET None None
280 0 2. 2. crd
283 0 Joh. 12. 3. John 12. 3. np1 crd crd
283 1 2. 2. crd
292 0 Rev. 14. 4. Rev. 14. 4. n1 crd crd
293 0 Mat. 25. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Mathew 25. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. np1 crd crd, crd, crd, crd, crd
293 1 Jer. 31. 4. 13. Jer. 31. 4. 13. np1 crd crd crd
293 2 2 Cor. 11. 2. 2 Cor. 11. 2. crd np1 crd crd
296 0 Gen. 24. 65. Gen. 24. 65. np1 crd crd
299 0 Psal. 83. 3. Psalm 83. 3. np1 crd crd
315 0 The sum of the 2 verses opened. The sum of the 2 Verses opened. dt n1 pp-f dt crd n2 vvn.
319 0 1 Prop. 1 Prop. vvn np1
320 0 2 Prop. 2 Prop. crd np1
320 1 3 Prop. 3 Prop. crd np1
322 0 4 Prop. 4 Prop. crd np1
323 0 5 Prop. 5 Prop. crd np1
324 0 6 Prop. 6 Prop. crd np1
325 0 7 Prop. 7 Prop. crd np1
325 1 8 Prop. 8 Prop. crd np1
326 0 9 Prop. 9 Prop. crd np1
327 0 10 Prop. 10 Prop. crd np1
328 0 11 Prop. 11 Prop. crd np1
329 0 12 Prop. 12 Prop. crd np1
330 0 13 Prop. 13 Prop. crd np1
331 0 2. 2. crd
335 0 Prop. 1. Prop. 1. np1 crd
336 0 1. 1. crd
345 0 Mat 5. 45. Mathew 5. 45. n1 crd crd
353 0 2. 2. crd
357 0 3. 3. crd
378 0 Psal. 63. v. 1. 2. Psalm 63. v. 1. 2. np1 crd n1 crd crd
383 0 1. 1. crd
427 0 3. 3. crd
432 0 Use 1. Use 1. vvi crd
460 0 Use 2. Use 2. vvi crd
465 0 2. 2. crd
3225 0 Exh. 2. Br. Exh 2. Br. np1 crd np1
3236 0 3. Br. 3. Br. crd np1
3240 0 Obj. Object np1
3241 0 Sol. Sol. fw-it
3252 0 Prop. 11. Prop. 11. np1 crd
3261 0 Rom. 4. 4. Eph. 2. 5. Rom. 3. 24. Rom. 4. 4. Ephesians 2. 5. Rom. 3. 24. np1 crd crd np1 crd crd np1 crd crd
3268 0 • Joh. 14. 15. Rom. 1 ▪ 7. • John 14. 15. Rom. 1 ▪ 7. • np1 crd crd np1 vvn ▪ crd
3319 0 Qu. 3. Qu. 3. n1 crd
3375 0 4 Qu. 4 Qu. crd n1
3405 0 Use 2. Use 2. vvi crd
3412 0 Use 3. Use 3. vvi crd
3433 0 Br. 2. Br. 2. np1 crd
3447 0 Prop. 12. Prop. 12. np1 crd
3483 0 V. Pagn. V. Page. np1 n1.
3486 0 Mat. 1. 22. Luke 1. 30. Mathew 1. 22. Luke 1. 30. np1 crd crd np1 crd crd
3596 0 Use 1. Use 1. vvi crd
3597 0 Origen. in Homil. in loc. Origen. in Homily in loc. np1. p-acp np1 p-acp fw-la.
3604 0 Br. 2. Br. 2. np1 crd
3614 0 Br. 3. Br. 3. np1 crd
3618 0 Use 2. Use 2. vvi crd
3755 0 Use 1. Use 1. vvi crd
3798 0 Use 2. Use 2. vvi crd
3812 0 Multi cupiu•t con-regnare, non compati. Bernard in Cant. Ser. 21. Multi cupiu•t con-regnare, non Compati. Bernard in Cant Ser. 21. fw-la fw-la j, fw-fr fw-la. np1 p-acp np1 np1 crd
3822 0 Use 3. Exhort. Use 3. Exhort. n1 crd vvb.
3843 0 Br. 2. Br. 2. np1 crd
3872 0 Br. 3. Br. 3. np1 crd
3896 0 Se. per fidem, qu•a Christus ubi vidit cong•egatus, &c. Origen. ad loc. V. Nyssen. ad loc. Se. per fidem, qu•a Christus ubi vidit cong•egatus, etc. Origen. ad loc. V. Nyssen. ad loc. np1 fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, av np1. fw-la fw-la. np1 np1. fw-la fw-la.
3909 0 NONLATINALPHABET None None
3912 0 Apud Genebrardum. Apud Genebrardum. fw-la fw-la.
3912 1 Ibid. Ibid np1
3928 0 Judg. 4. 6. Exo. 12. 21. Job 21. 33. Judges 4. 6. Exo. 12. 21. Job 21. 33. np1 crd crd np1 crd crd np1 crd crd
3932 0 Deut. 21. 3. Job 24. 22. • Kings 22. 34. Gen. 37 28. Jer 38 •3. P••l. 28. 3. Deuteronomy 21. 3. Job 24. 22. • Kings 22. 34. Gen. 37 28. Jer 38 •3. P••l. 28. 3. np1 crd crd np1 crd crd • ng1 crd crd np1 crd crd np1 crd n1. np1. crd crd
3935 0 Psa. 109. 12. Jer 31. 3. Hos. 11. 4. Judg. 4 7. Eccles. 2. 3. Psa. 109. 12. Jer 31. 3. Hos. 11. 4. Judges 4 7. Eccles. 2. 3. np1 crd crd np1 crd crd np1 crd crd np1 crd crd np1 crd crd
3941 0 Exo. 19. 13. Jo•. 6. 5. •s•. 1• 22. Prov. •3 12. Psa. 109. 12. Psal. 36. 10. Exo. 19. 13. Jo•. 6. 5. •s•. 1• 22. Curae •3 12. Psa. 109. 12. Psalm 36. 10. np1 crd crd np1. crd crd n1. n1 crd np1 n1 crd np1 crd crd np1 crd crd
3945 0 V. Avenarium, V. Avenarium, np1 np1,
3948 0 Jo 6. 44. Jo. 12. 42. Mar. 22. John 6. 44. John 12. 42. Mar. 22. np1 crd crd np1 crd crd np1 crd
3954 0 Satius est mi•i ut me tra•as scilicet ut vim quamcunque mi•• inf•ras quam parcens in meo me torpore securam derelinquas: Bernard. ad loc. Satius est mi•i ut me tra•as scilicet ut vim quamcunque mi•• inf•ras quam Grieving in meo me torpore securam derelinquas: Bernard. ad loc. np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la pno11 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la p-acp fw-la pno11 fw-la fw-la fw-la: np1. fw-la fw-la.
3971 0 Q•anquam & q•a•taetevis perfectio•s, sit ani. Q•anquam & q•a•taetevis perfectio•s, sit ani. fw-la cc fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la.
3972 0 ma quamdiu gemit sub corpore hujus mortis & seculi nequam retinetur carcere, &c. Bernard. ad loc. ma Quamdiu gemit sub corpore hujus mortis & Seculi nequam retinetur carcere, etc. Bernard. ad loc. fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la cc fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, av np1. fw-la fw-la.
3977 0 V. Lud. de Ponte ad loc. V. Lud. de Ponte ad loc. np1 np1 fw-fr np1 fw-la fw-la.
3988 0 V. Mercer. ad loc. V. Mercer. ad loc. np1 n1. fw-la fw-la.
3992 0 Nunc vero quod dicit post te, magis illud postulare videtur, ut conversationis ejus valeat vestigia sequi. Bernard. Nunc vero quod dicit post te, magis illud postulare videtur, ut conversationis His valeat vestigia sequi. Bernard. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1.
4003 0 NONLATINALPHABET None None
4013 0 NONLATINALPHABET None None
4022 0 Is. 55. 2. Is. 55. 2. np1 crd crd
4023 0 V. Ainsworth ad loc. V. Ainsworth ad loc. np1 np1 fw-la fw-la.
4025 0 De Dieu ad loc Psal. 119. 32. 60. De Dieu ad loc Psalm 119. 32. 60. fw-fr fw-fr fw-la fw-la np1 crd crd crd
4033 0 NONLATINALPHABET None None
4039 0 Psal. 110. Psalm 110. np1 crd
4045 0 V. Robotham & Trap. ad loc. V. Robotham & Trap. ad loc. np1 np1 cc np1 fw-la fw-la.
4069 0 V. Lud. de Ponte, & Genebrardum in loc. V. Lud. de Ponte, & Genebrardum in loc. np1 np1 fw-fr np1, cc fw-la p-acp fw-la.
4102 0 NONLATINALPHABET None None
4105 0 NONLATINALPHABET None None
4106 0 NONLATINALPHABET None None
4115 0 In ipsum penetrale thesaurorum ineffabilium Delrio. In ipsum penetrale thesaurorum ineffabilium Delrio. p-acp fw-la fw-mi fw-la fw-la np1.
4115 1 Loca quaedam abdita, quietis & refectionis. Lud. de Ponte Loca quaedam abdita, quietis & refectionis. Lud. de Ponte fw-mi fw-la fw-la, fw-la cc fw-la. np1 fw-fr np1
4152 0 NONLATINALPHABET None None
4158 0 NONLATINALPHABET None None
4172 0 NONLATINALPHABET None None
4190 0 Prop. 1. Prop. 1. np1 crd
4191 0 Prop. 2. Prop. 2. np1 crd
4192 0 Prop. 3. Prop. 3. np1 crd
4192 1 Prop. 4. Prop. 4. np1 crd
4193 0 Prop. 5. Prop. 5. np1 crd
4194 0 Prop. 6. Prop. 6. np1 crd
4195 0 Prop. 7. Prop. 7. np1 crd
4196 0 Prop. 8. Prop. 8. np1 crd
4210 0 2 Ch 12. 2 Changed 12. crd vvn crd
4470 0 Confess. Rem. cap. 17. Confess. Remembering. cap. 17. vvb. vvg. n1. crd
4490 0 Bradwardin de causa Dei l. 1. cap. 38. Bradwardine de causa Dei l. 1. cap. 38. np1 fw-fr fw-la fw-la n1 crd n1. crd
4545 0 Bellarm. de gratia & lib. arbit. l. 6. cap. 2. Ibid c. 4. 5. 7. Bellarmine de Gratia & lib. Arbitrate. l. 6. cap. 2. Ibid c. 4. 5. 7. np1 fw-fr fw-la cc n1. n1. n1 crd n1. crd fw-la sy. crd crd crd
4547 0 Ibid c. 9. Ibid c. 9. fw-la sy. crd
4555 0 Bellarm. ibid l. 6. c. 15. 3. Bellarmine Ibid l. 6. c. 15. 3. np1 fw-la n1 crd sy. crd crd
4573 0 Use 2. Use 2. vvi crd
4684 0 Use 3. Use 3. vvi crd
4731 0 Use 4. Use 4. vvi crd
4784 0 Use 5. Use 5. vvi crd
4845 0 Use 6. Use 6. vvi crd
4978 0 Use 2. Use 2. vvi crd
5163 0 Use 3. Use 3. vvi crd
5227 0 Use 5. Use 5. vvi crd
5654 0 Use 1. Use 1. vvi crd
5699 0 Use 2. Use 2. n1 crd
5749 0 • Br. • Br. • np1
5833 0 Mat. 11. 30. Mathew 11. 30. np1 crd crd
5932 0 1st. Use. 1st. Use. ord. n1.
5940 0 2d. Use. 2d. Use. crd. n1.
5945 0 3d. Use. 3d. Use. n1 vvi.
6061 0 Prop. Prop. np1
6190 0 Obj. Object np1
6198 0 Ans. Ans. np1
6379 0 Use 1. Use 1. vvi crd
6401 0 Use 2. Use 2. n1 crd
6449 0 Use 3. Use 3. vvi crd
6479 0 Use 4. Use 4. vvi crd
6556 0 Prop. Prop. np1
6835 0 Use 1. Use 1. vvi crd
6922 0 2. Br. Inft. 2. Br. Inft. crd np1 np1
6971 0 Use 4. Use 4. vvi crd
7002 0 2• Br. 2• Br. n1 np1
7031 0 2. Br. 2. Br. crd np1
7081 0 Prop. Prop. np1
7366 0 Use 1. Use 1. n1 crd
7451 0 Use •. Use •. vvi •.
7454 0 Br. 1. Br. 1. np1 crd
7503 0 Br. 2. Br. 2. np1 crd
7516 0 Br. 3. Br. 3. np1 crd
7701 0 Use 1. Use 1. vvi crd
7733 0 Use. 2. Use. 2. n1. crd
7838 0 Hos. 2. 11. Hos. 2. 11. np1 crd crd
8007 0 Use 1. Use 1. vvi crd
8027 0 Use. 2. Use. 2. n1. crd
8118 0 Use. 3. Use. 3. n1. crd
8326 0 Prop. 1. Prop. 1. np1 crd
8327 0 Prop. 2. Prop. 2. np1 crd
8328 0 Prop. 3. Prop. 3. np1 crd
8329 0 Prop. 4. Prop. 4. np1 crd
8331 0 Prop 5. Prop 5. n1 crd
8332 0 Prop. 6. Prop. 6. np1 crd
8333 0 Prop. 7. Prop. 7. np1 crd
8334 0 Prop. 8. Prop. 8. np1 crd
8335 0 Prop. 9. Prop. 9. np1 crd
8336 0 Prop. 10. Prop. 10. np1 crd
8341 0 Prop. 1. Prop. 1. np1 crd
8686 0 Use. 1. Use. 1. n1. crd
8722 0 Use. 3. Use. 3. n1. crd
8774 0 Use. 3. Use. 3. vvi. crd
8799 0 Br. 2. Br. 2. np1 crd
8814 0 Br. 3. Br. 3. np1 crd
8823 0 Br. 4. Br. 4. np1 crd
8856 0 P•op. P•op. n1.
9000 0 Use 1. Use 1. vvi crd
9008 0 Use. 2. Use. 2. n1. crd
9043 0 Prop. Prop. np1
9070 0 Direct. 2. Direct. 2. vvi. crd
9229 0 Use. 1. Use. 1. n1. crd
9259 0 Use. 2. Use. 2. vvi. crd
9272 0 Use. 3. Use. 3. n1. crd
9298 0 Aqu. 228. in 62. art. 4. Aqueduct 228. in 62. art. 4. np1 crd p-acp crd n1. crd
9377 0 Prop. Prop. np1
9599 0 Use. 1. Use. 1. n1. crd
9646 0 Prop. Prop. np1
9760 0 Use 1. Use 1. n1 crd
9805 0 Br. 2. Br. 2. np1 crd
9830 0 Use 3. Use 3. vvi crd
9907 0 Prop ▪ Prop ▪ n1 ▪
10050 0 Use 1. Use 1. vvi crd
10301 0 Use Use vvi
10377 0 Use 1. Use 1. vvi crd
10388 0 Use 2. Use 2. vvi crd
10406 0 Use 3. Use 3. vvi crd
10470 0 Qu. 1. Qu. 1. n1 crd
10495 0 Qu. 2. Qu. 2. n1 crd
10518 0 Qu. 3. Qu. 3. n1 crd
10537 0 Qu. 4. Qu. 4. n1 crd
10588 0 Qu. 5. Qu. 5. n1 crd
10593 0 Use 1. Use 1. vvi crd
10604 0 Use 2. Use 2. vvi crd
10612 0 Use 3. Use 3. vvi crd
10644 0 Ezek. 18. 4. Ezekiel 18. 4. np1 crd crd
10904 0 Use • Use • vvi •
11083 0 Reason. Reason. n1.
11098 0 Use 1. Use 1. n1 crd
11106 0 Use 2. Use 2. vvi crd
11117 0 Use 3. Use 3. vvi crd
11179 0 Use 1. Use 1. vvi crd
11198 0 Use 2. Use 2. vvi crd
11223 0 Use 3. Use 3. vvi crd
11304 0 Reason. Reason. n1.
11355 0 Use. Use. n1.
11509 0 Use 1. Use 1. vvi crd
11572 0 Use 2. Use 2. vvi crd
11744 0 Use 1. Use 1. n1 crd
12073 0 Use 1. Use 1. vvi crd
12105 0 Use 2. Use 2. vvi crd
12118 0 Use 3. Use 3. vvi crd
12363 0 Use 1. Use 1. vvi crd
12372 0 Use 2. Use 2. vvi crd
12384 0 Obj. Object np1
12619 0 Tolet. in Cas. •. 4. c. 8. Tolet in Case. •. 4. c. 8. np1 p-acp n1. •. crd sy. crd
12640 0 Use 1. Use 1. vvi crd
12662 0 Use 2. Use 2. n1 crd
12714 0 Use 4. Use 4. vvi crd
12720 0 Use 5. Use 5. vvi crd
12852 0 Use 1. Use 1. vvi crd
13084 0 Qu. 1. Qu. 1. n1 crd
13119 0 Qu. 2. Qu. 2. n1 crd
13185 0 Corol. 1. Corol. 1. np1 crd
13210 0 Corol. 2. Corol. 2. np1 crd
13230 0 Corol. 3. Corol. 3. np1 crd
13426 0 1 Branch. 1 Branch. crd n1.
13445 0 2 Branch. 2 Branch. crd n1.
13494 0 3. Branch. 3. Branch. crd n1.
13503 0 4 Branch. 4 Branch. crd n1.
13512 0 Use 2. Use 2. vvi crd
13532 0 Use 3. Use 3. vvi crd
13685 0 1 Conclus. 1 Conclusion. vvn np1.
13696 0 2 Conclus. 2 Conclusion. crd np1.
13705 0 Conclus. Conclusion. np1.
13770 0 Use 1. Use 1. vvi crd
13804 0 Use 2. Use 2. vvi crd
13813 0 Use 3. Use 3. n1 crd
13825 0 Use 4. Use 4. vvi crd
13834 0 Use 5. Use 5. vvi crd
13891 0 Conclus. 1. Conclusion. 1. np1. crd
13986 0 2 Conclus. 2 Conclusion. crd np1.
13992 0 3 Conclus. 3 Conclusion. crd np1.
14019 0 4 Conclus. 4 Conclusion. crd np1.
14045 0 Use 1. Use 1. vvi crd
14082 0 Use 2. Use 2. vvi crd
14178 0 Plinius Nat. hist. l. 12. cap. 15. Pliny Nat. hist. l. 12. cap. 15. np1 np1 uh. n1 crd n1. crd
14180 0 Prov. 7. 17. Exod. 30. 23. Psal. 45. 9. Cant. 5. 1. Curae 7. 17. Exod 30. 23. Psalm 45. 9. Cant 5. 1. np1 crd crd np1 crd crd np1 crd crd np1 crd crd
14185 0 Cant. 4. 6. Cant 4. 6. np1 crd crd
14185 1 3. 6. Matth. 2. 11. Mark 15. 23. John 19. 33. 3. 6. Matthew 2. 11. Mark 15. 23. John 19. 33. crd crd np1 crd crd n1 crd crd np1 crd crd
14188 0 Plinius loc. praed. Pliny loc. Praed. np1 fw-la. vvn.
14189 0 Grotius in Matth. Plinius loc. praed. Nieremb. histor. Nat. p. 105. Grotius in Matthew Pliny loc. Praed. Nuremberg. History. Nat. p. 105. np1 p-acp np1 np1 fw-la. vvn. vvi. n1. np1 n1 crd
14191 0 Gen. 43. 11. Gen. 43. 11. np1 crd crd
14192 0 Nomen aromatis K. M. Nathan. Est ex speciebus Germinum, ib. Nome aromatis K. M. Nathan. Est ex speciebus Germinum, ib. fw-la fw-la n1 n1 np1. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, n1.
14197 0 NONLATINALPHABET None None
14197 1 Hag. 1. 6. Job 13. 17. Prov. 7. 20. 1 Sam. 25. 29. Gen. 42. 35. & 40. 35. Hag. 1. 6. Job 13. 17. Curae 7. 20. 1 Sam. 25. 29. Gen. 42. 35. & 40. 35. np1 crd crd np1 crd crd np1 crd crd crd np1 crd crd np1 crd crd cc crd crd
14204 0 NONLATINALPHABET None None
14216 0 V. Mercerum ad loc. V. Mercerum ad loc. np1 np1 fw-la fw-la.
14220 0 1 Pet. 2. 7. 1 Pet. 2. 7. vvn np1 crd crd
14229 0 Ainsworth ad loc. Ainsworth ad loc. np1 fw-la fw-la.
14229 1 Eng. Annotat. Ainsworth. Eng Annotated Ainsworth. np1 np1 np1.
14233 0 Heb. 2. 14. Hebrew 2. 14. np1 crd crd
14236 0 Heb. 2. 11. Hos. 2. 18, 19. Hebrew 2. 11. Hos. 2. 18, 19. np1 crd crd np1 crd crd, crd
14258 0 Phil. 3. 7, 8. Philip 3. 7, 8. np1 crd crd, crd
14261 0 Plinii Nat. hist. l. 24. c. 26. Plinii Nat. hist. l. 24. c. 26. np1 np1 uh. n1 crd sy. crd
14268 0 Rom. 6. 3. Rom. 6. 3. np1 crd crd
14273 0 Cant. 5. 13, 16 Cant 5. 13, 16 np1 crd crd, crd
14276 0 Prov. 13. 19. Curae 13. 19. np1 crd crd
14314 0 Isa. 53. 5, 6. Isaiah 53. 5, 6. np1 crd crd, crd
14316 0 Gal. 3. 13. Gal. 3. 13. np1 crd crd
14322 0 Heb. 9. 14. Hebrew 9. 14. np1 crd crd
14335 0 Heb. 6. 20. Hebrew 6. 20. np1 crd crd
14404 0 Rom. 8. 26. Rom. 8. 26. np1 crd crd
14462 0 Use 1. Use 1. vvi crd
14485 0 Use 2. Use 2. vvi crd
14523 0 Use 3. Use 3. vvi crd
14623 0 Acts 9. 6. Acts 21. 11. Acts 9. 6. Acts 21. 11. n2 crd crd np1 crd crd
14706 0 Use 1. Use 1. n1 crd
14741 0 Use 2. Use 2. vvi crd
14759 0 Use 3. Use 3. vvi crd
14777 0 Chron. 15. Chronicles 15. np1 crd
14801 0 NONLATINALPHABET Sonat palmam. Mer cer. in Gen. 14. Nieremb. de Mirac. Naturae terrae promissae, cap. 12. Sonnet Palmam. Mer cer. in Gen. 14. Nuremberg. de Mirac. Naturae terrae promissae, cap. 12. fw-la fw-la. np1 n1. p-acp np1 crd vvi. fw-fr np1. fw-la fw-la fw-la, n1. crd
14810 0 Forsterus in Heb. Dict. reckons six significations, 1 Pitch. Gen. 6. 16. 2 A Village, 1 Sam. 6. 19. 3 A price set upon anothers life for his Redemption, Exod. 21. 30. 30. 12. Num. 35. 31. 4 Any gift given to appease a Judg. 1 S•m 12. 3. 5 An Expiation, Prov. 6, &c. 6 The name of a Tree bearing Clusters, which the Latines call Cyperus. V. part, ibid. So also Cant. 4. 13. Forsterus in Hebrew Dict. reckons six significations, 1 Pitch. Gen. 6. 16. 2 A Village, 1 Sam. 6. 19. 3 A price Set upon another's life for his Redemption, Exod 21. 30. 30. 12. Num. 35. 31. 4 Any gift given to appease a Judges 1 S•m 12. 3. 5 an Expiation, Curae 6, etc. 6 The name of a Tree bearing Clusters, which the Latins call Cyperus. V. part, Ibid. So also Cant 4. 13. np1 p-acp np1 np1 vvz crd n2, crd n1. np1 crd crd crd dt n1, crd np1 crd crd crd dt n1 vvn p-acp ng1-jn n1 p-acp po31 n1, np1 crd crd crd crd np1 crd crd crd d n1 vvn pc-acp vvi dt np1 crd n1 crd crd crd dt n1, np1 crd, av crd dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvg n2, r-crq dt np1 vvb np1. np1 n1, fw-la. av av np1 crd crd
14825 0 Alba ligustra cadunt, &c. Virgil. Alba ligustra cadunt, etc. Virgil. np1 fw-la fw-la, av np1.
14831 0 See a story about this Plant in Forster; Heb Dict. in verbo, NONLATINALPHABET See a story about this Plant in Forster; Hebrew Dict. in verbo, vvb dt n1 p-acp d n1 p-acp np1; n1 np1 p-acp fw-la,
14869 0 2 Reason. 2 Reason. crd n1.
14883 0 Corol. 1. Corol. 1. np1 crd
14892 0 Corol. 2. Corol. 2. np1 crd
14906 0 Cant. 5. 9. Cant 5. 9. np1 crd crd
14909 0 Eph. 3. 16, 17. Ephesians 3. 16, 17. np1 crd crd, crd
14958 0 Use 1. Use 1. vvi crd
14964 0 Cant. 8. 1, 2 ▪ Cant 8. 1, 2 ▪ np1 crd crd, crd ▪
14977 0 Use 2 Use 2 vvi crd
15021 0 1. Circum. 1. Circum. crd fw-la.
15021 1 Obs. Obs. np1
15045 0 Judg. 12. 3. Judges 12. 3. np1 crd crd
15047 0 1 Sam. 3. 4, 5, 6, 7. 1 Sam. 3. 4, 5, 6, 7. vvn np1 crd crd, crd, crd, crd
15058 0 Mark 16. 7. Mark 16. 7. n1 crd crd
15116 0 2 Circumst. 2 Circumstance. crd vvd2.
15124 0 Jer. 31. 18, 20. Jer. 31. 18, 20. np1 crd crd, crd
15127 0 Cant. 5. 8. ch. 6. 4, 5. Cant 5. 8. changed. 6. 4, 5. np1 crd crd n2. crd crd, crd
15141 0 Isa. 30. 18. Isaiah 30. 18. np1 crd crd
15150 0 Use 1. Use 1. vvi crd
15162 0 Psal. 22. 1, 2, 3, 4. Psalm 22. 1, 2, 3, 4. np1 crd crd, crd, crd, crd
15163 0 Use 2. Use 2. vvb crd
15176 0 3 Circumst. 3 Circumstance. crd vvd2.
15179 0 NONLATINALPHABET None None
15201 0 Use. Use. n1.
15205 0 Psal. 32. 1. Psalm 32. 1. np1 crd crd
15208 0 Rom. 8. •. Rom. 8. •. np1 crd •.
15222 0 4 Circumst. 4 Circumstance. crd vvd2.
15226 0 1 Joh. 3. 2. 1 John 3. 2. crd np1 crd crd
15247 0 5 Circumst. 5 Circumstance. crd vvd2.
15260 0 Numb. 1. Exod. 26. Numb. 1. Exod 26. j. crd np1 crd
15276 0 Prop. Prop. np1
15320 0 Mat. 10. 16. Mathew 10. 16. np1 crd crd
15322 0 1 Cor. 14. 20. 1 Cor. 14. 20. vvd np1 crd crd
15323 0 Eph. 4. 31. Ephesians 4. 31. np1 crd crd
15325 0 Titus 3. 3. Titus 3. 3. np1 crd crd
15325 1 Col. 3. 8. Col. 3. 8. np1 crd crd
15329 0 Prov. 28. 22. Curae 28. 22. np1 crd crd
15331 0 Heb. 13. 5. Hebrew 13. 5. np1 crd crd
15335 0 1 Tim. 6. 8. 1 Tim. 6. 8. vvn np1 crd crd
15367 0 Mat. 10. 16. Mathew 10. 16. np1 crd crd
15406 0 Eph. 5. 15. Psal. 39. 1. Ephesians 5. 15. Psalm 39. 1. np1 crd crd np1 crd crd
15410 0 Varre. Varre. np1.
15417 0 Use 1. Use 1. vvi crd
15449 0 Prov. 30. 13. Curae 30. 13. np1 crd crd
15450 0 Psal. 131. 1. Psalm 131. 1. np1 crd crd
15451 0 Psal. 73. 8. Psalm 73. 8. np1 crd crd
15453 0 1 Pet. 2. 14. 1 Pet. 2. 14. vvn np1 crd crd
15453 1 Isa. 3. 16. Isaiah 3. 16. np1 crd crd
15461 0 Gen. 25. 27. Gen. 25. 27. np1 crd crd
15468 0 Use 2. Use 2. vvi crd
15474 0 1. Branch. 1. Branch. crd n1.
15476 0 Luk. 17. 1. Luk. 7. 23. Luk. 17. 1. Luk. 7. 23. np1 crd crd np1 crd crd
15496 0 2 Branch. 2 Branch. crd n1.
15497 0 Luk. 10. 4. Luk. 10. 4. np1 crd crd
15498 0 Prov. 20. 22. Curae 20. 22. np1 crd crd
15503 0 1 Motive. 1 Motive. crd n1.
15516 0 2 Motive. 2 Motive. crd n1.
15530 0 〈1 line〉 〈1 line〉 n1 n1
15536 0 Mat. 6. 22. Mathew 6. 22. np1 crd crd
15541 0 4 Motive. 4 Motive. crd n1.
15581 0 Bernardus ad loc. Bernard ad loc. fw-la fw-la fw-la.
15590 0 Martinius, Psal. 45. 2. seems to favour this notion of Beauty. — Thou art fairer than the Children of men. Grace is poured into thy lips. Martinus, Psalm 45. 2. seems to favour this notion of Beauty. — Thou art Fairer than the Children of men. Grace is poured into thy lips. np1, np1 crd crd vvz pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f n1. — pns21 vb2r jc cs dt n2 pp-f n2. n1 vbz vvn p-acp po21 n2.
15606 0 Col. 2. 9. Col. 2. 9. np1 crd crd
15615 0 Isa. 53. 8. Isaiah 53. 8. np1 crd crd
15623 0 Eph. 5. 8. John 1. 9. 8. 12. Ephesians 5. 8. John 1. 9. 8. 12. np1 crd crd np1 crd crd crd crd
15628 0 John 3. 34. Col. 1. 19. John 3. 34. Col. 1. 19. np1 crd crd np1 crd crd
15648 0 Psal. 119. 5. Psalm 119. 5. np1 crd crd
15670 0 Use 1. Use 1. vvi crd
15670 1 Rom. 12. 3. Rom. 12. 3. np1 crd crd
15691 0 Use 2. Use 2. vvi crd
15722 0 Use 3. Use 3. vvi crd
15771 0 Bernard. super Cant. Ser. 45. Bernard. super Cant Ser. 45. np1. fw-fr np1 np1 crd
15777 0 Pulcher & decorus dilectus dicitur qui in divinitate & humanitateomni amanti sementi sinè maculà reprehensionis aspicitur. Gregor. ad loc. Zech. 11. 10. Pulcher & decorus Beloved dicitur qui in divinitate & humanitateomni Amanti sementi sinè maculà reprehensionis aspicitur. Gregory. ad loc. Zechariah 11. 10. np1 cc j fw-la fw-la fw-la p-acp fw-la cc fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-fr fw-la fw-la. np1. fw-la fw-la. np1 crd crd
15875 0 Use 1. Use 1. n1 crd
15876 0 Col. 3. 3. Eph. 2. 1. Cant. 2. 3. Col. 3. 3. Ephesians 2. 1. Cant 2. 3. np1 crd crd np1 crd crd np1 crd crd
15921 0 Use 2. Use 2. vvi crd
15934 0 Use 3. Use 3. vvi crd
15950 0 Use 4. Use 4. vvi crd
15971 0 Deut. 28. 4. 7. 13. Deuteronomy 28. 4. 7. 13. np1 crd crd crd crd
15971 1 Rom. 7. 4. Rom. 7. 4. np1 crd crd
15973 0 John 15. 2. 5. 6. John 15. 2. 5. 6. np1 crd crd crd crd
15978 0 Rom. 6. 22. Eph. 5. 9. Gal. 5. 22. Rom. 6. 22. Ephesians 5. 9. Gal. 5. 22. np1 crd crd np1 crd crd np1 crd crd
15982 0 2 Pet. 1. 3. 2 Pet. 1. 3. crd np1 crd crd
15984 0 Isa. 54. 13. Isaiah 54. 13. np1 crd crd
15999 0 Phil. 2. 13. Philip 2. 13. np1 crd crd
16104 0 Use Use vvi
16166 0 Isiod. l. 17. Dioscor. l. 1. c. 74. Isiod. l. 17. Dioscor. l. 1. c. 74. np1. n1 crd fw-la. n1 crd sy. crd
16183 0 See Heb. 3. 6. See Hebrew 3. 6. vvb np1 crd crd
16190 0 V. Bernard. hom. V. Bernard. hom. np1 np1. uh.
16191 0 V. Greg. Mag. ad loc. Cedrus — sublimiores significat Sanctos, Cypressus simpliciores. V. Greg. Mag. ad loc. Cedrus — sublimiores significat Sanctos, Cypressus simpliciores. np1 np1 np1 fw-la fw-la. np1 — fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la.
16196 0 Si ad Ecclesias haec referas quasi tigna •arum sunt Divina Praecepta. Lud. de Ponte. Si ad Ecclesiastes haec referas quasi tigna •arum sunt Divine Praecepta. Lud. de Ponte. fw-mi fw-la np1 fw-la n2-av fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la np1 fw-la. np1 fw-fr np1.
16205 0 Can•. 5. 15. Can•. 5. 15. np1. crd crd
16206 0 Pliny Nat. Hist. l. 16. cap. 40. pliny Nat. Hist. l. 16. cap. 40. np1 np1 np1 n1 crd n1. crd
16240 0 Upon which account you read in Scripture of Churches, and the word in the Text is plural, our houses. Upon which account you read in Scripture of Churches, and the word in the Text is plural, our houses. p-acp r-crq n1 pn22 vvb p-acp n1 pp-f n2, cc dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vbz j, po12 n2.
16251 0 Quoad Dominium. Quoad Dominium. av np1.
16261 0 Quoad Ʋsum. Quoad Ʋsum. av np1.
16281 0 Use 1. Use 1. vvi crd
16291 0 Use 2. Use 2. vvi crd
16310 0 1 Pet. 4. 17. 1 Pet. 4. 17. vvn np1 crd crd
16311 0 Jer. 7. 9, 10. Jer. 7. 9, 10. np1 crd crd, crd
16316 0 Use 3. Use 3. vvi crd
16323 0 Use 4. Use 4. vvi crd
16326 0 Use 5. Use 5. vvi crd
16387 0 Use 1. Use 1. n1 crd
16390 0 1 Cor. 3. 10, 11. 1 Cor. 3. 10, 11. vvn np1 crd crd, crd
16394 0 1 Pet. 2. 6. 1 Pet. 2. 6. vvn np1 crd crd
16395 0 Col. 1. 18. Col. 1. 18. np1 crd crd
16396 0 Eph. 4. 16. Ephesians 4. 16. np1 crd crd
16398 0 Acts 4. 1•. Acts 4. 1•. vvz crd n1.
16418 0 Use 2. Use 2. vvi crd
16448 0 1 Cor. 1. 10. 1 Cor. 1. 10. vvd np1 crd crd
16464 0 Phil. 4. 2. Philip 4. 2. np1 crd crd
16486 0 Use 4. Use 4. vvi crd
16509 0 Psal. 50. 2. 96. 6. Rom. 10. 15. Psalm 50. 2. 96. 6. Rom. 10. 15. np1 crd crd crd crd np1 crd crd
16591 0 Eph. 4 11, 12. Ephesians 4 11, 12. np1 crd crd, crd
16606 0 Use 1. Use 1. vvi crd
16609 0 • Joh. 17. • John 17. • np1 crd
16619 0 Use 2. Use 2. vvi crd